Changes for Children’s Programs

Starting in February the schedules for the Story Hour and Toddler Time programs at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library will be changing. Both programs will be held every week instead of the 6 week schedule we have been using since September. Please disregard the scheduled “off” days on your calendars. All other scheduled events will remain the same. Story Hour will still be held on Wednesdays at 10am and Toddler Time on Tuesdays at 10:30am. These programs are free and open to the public. 

Valentines for Veterans

The Oscar Foss Memorial Library is collecting valentines for veterans and military troops. Come in any time before Valentine’s Day and make a card (or two!) for us to send to these brave soldiers. You can also drop off cards for us to send if you prefer to make them at home. Thank you for your support.

Please call the library (269-3900) or visit our website (www.oscarfoss.org) for more information about these or any of our other programs or events. There is always something happening at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library! Library Hours are: Monday; 2pm-8pm, Tuesday & Wednesday; 10am-5pm, Thursday; 5pm-8pm, Friday; 2pm-5pm, Saturday; 9am-Noon.   

Center Barnstead Christian Church News

The men of Center Barnstead Christian Church would like to invite the men of our community to come and join us for breakfast on Jan. 31 at 7:30 to 8:30 am.  It’s a great way to start your weekend having coffee and breakfast, and making new friends.  This is our Monthly Men’s Breakfast, which is held the last Saturday of each month.  No Cost, all you need is an appetite and a desire to meet new people.  Who knows you might even enjoy it enough to join us every month as we eat and fellowship with others.  If you have any questions please call the Church at 269-8831.  We are located next door to the Barnstead Town Hall.  We are looking forward to meeting you.

Also the ladies of Center Barnstead Christian Church are having their monthly Ladies Night Out and would like to invite the ladies of our community.  This months the theme is Movie  Night.  We will be watching a video of a female Christian comedian and eating snacks together while we watch. Come join us to relax, laugh, and enjoy.  The time is 7 to 9 pm. And will be held at the Center Barnstead Christian Church located next door to the Town Hall.  If you have any questions please call the Church at 269-8831.

Bentley University Names Local Students To Honors Lists For Fall 2014 Semester

Bentley University  President, Gloria Cordes Larson, along with Dean of Business, Roy (Chip) Wiggins, and Dean of Arts and Sciences, Daniel L. Everett, recently announced the names of local residents who were honored for their outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2014 semester.

The following local residents were recognized:

* Matthew Jeffers, a Freshman from Center Barnstead, was named to the President’s List.

* Taylor Martin, a Junior from Chichester, was named to the President’s List.

* Adam Salach, a Freshman from Northwood, was named to the Dean’s List.

* Mackenzie Segura-Cook, a Senior from Northwood, was named to the Dean’s List.

To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher with no course grade below 3.0 during the term.