Barnstead Farmers Market Roundtable Event
The
Barnstead Farmers Market is sponsoring the 2nd Event in our winter
series of Roundtable Events for individuals who are interested in
everything you need to know about participating in Farmers Markets.
Next event: Selling Successfully at a Farmers Market, is February
26th at 6:30p.m at the Maple Street Church, Community Room, 96 Maple
St. Barnstead NH. Nada Haddad, Food and Agriculture Field
Specialist, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will
present information and facilitate a Roundtable Discussion, how
Farmers Markets work and how to make them successful, Insurance,
Regulations and more topics. Please bring your questions for an
informative session. To RSVP: Email:
[email protected] or call
603-269-2329.
Oscar Foss Memorial Library News
Meet the
Candidates Night
Meet
the Candidates Night will be held Thursday, February 22nd at the
Barnstead Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. The Oscar Foss Memorial Library is
pleased to sponsor this event. All candidates for Town and School
offices have been invited to participate. Bring along your questions
and have a chance to hear the candidates speak on the issues. We are
trying something new this year for those unable to attend! You can
submit questions online at our website (oscarfoss.org) prior to the
event and we are planning to make a recording that will be available
for viewing on our website. There is parking at the Town Hall and
also parking behind and beside the Library.
Fine
Free February!
It’s
Fine Free February at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library! During
the month of February, bring in 3 or more non-perishable, unexpired
can goods (clearly labeled) and have all the fines on your account
waived. Donations will be delivered to the Barnstead Food Pantry and
End 68 Hours program at Barnstead Elementary School.
Story
Hour
Just a
reminder that Story Hour will not be held during school vacation
weeks. Story Hour is held every Wednesday at 10am from September
through May and follows the Barnstead school calendar for days off.
Please check our website or WMUR for cancellations due to inclement
weather.
Please
call the library (269-3900) or visit our website (oscarfoss.org)
for more information about our programs or events. There is always
something happening at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library! Library
hours are; Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am-6pm, Thursday and Friday:
12pm-8pm, Saturday: 10am-1pm, Sunday and Monday: closed.
Teen
Challenge To Visit Barnstead March 4th
Chances
are you have someone close to you with substance abuse problems.
These issues are the daily reality for us now. The Adult and
Teen Challenge USA program is successfully working across the US and
around the world with a 15 month program at one of their addiction
recovery centers, right here in Manchester, NH. It’s the 60th
anniversary of Teen Challenge this year!
On
Sunday, March 4th the Men’s Choir from the Teen Challenge program
will visit the Center Barnstead Christian Church to share their
stories and special music at 10am. This group has visited our
church with program participants several times and each occasion is
moving and powerful as we hear stories of change, healing,
redemption, and new life.
Drop in
by 10am on Sunday, March 4th to hear the messages of hope and
recovery. Their programs are working to provide “freedom from
addiction for adults, teens, and families.” Call the church
with questions 603-269-8831 or visit centerbarnsteadcc.org.
Anyone can join us for the service; the gentlemen are willing to
answer questions and help you find the answers you need related to
substance abuse and recovery.
Letter
To The Editor
Folks
are stepping up all over New Hampshire to run for office from
Library Trustee to Selectperson to members of Congress. We’re all
intent on replacing those in office who represent big money with
individuals who will represent our communities . Imagine having a
state representative here in Barnstead, Alton, or Gilmanton who
cared more about living wages, affordable college and healthcare,
and services for elderly than scoring points with Americans for
Prosperity and their corporate friends.
If
towns like Barnstead, Alton, and Gilmanton had elected
community-minded representation in 2016, bills like those which our
current house members recently opposed (family and medical leave
insurance fund, participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas
Initiative, etc.) would be successful. We need to make this a
reality for the sake of the health, safety, and welfare of our
communities. We desperately need willing individuals to step up for
this year’s NH House races. Information about the commitment is
readily available as is support for candidates throughout the
process. Please contact the Tri-Town Democratic Candidate
Recruitment Committee at [email protected] if
you would be willing to explore a run for NH State Representative
for Barnstead, Alton, or Gilmanton.
Heather
Carter
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