Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge #36 would like to thank everyone who attended our Halloween Dance. We collected a wonderful assortment of non-perishable food and toiletry items for the Epsom Food Pantry. Thank you for your generous support!
 

Story Time at the Epsom Library continues on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. The children listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy simple crafts. Toddler time is on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 10-7 and Saturday 9-1.
 

The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be holding their 8th Annual Ham & Bean Supper, Saturday, November 8, 2008.  It will be downstairs at the Pittsfield Community Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the meal consisting of ham, beans or potatoes, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert.  The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12 and children 5 and under is free.  Stop by and enjoy a home cooked meal.
 

Valley Artisans Has Joined The NH Made Open Doors Weekend

Scheduled for the weekend of November 8th and 9th the Valley Artisans has joined the NH Made Open Doors Weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please go to   www.nhopendoors.com and find us on the map. We have over 50 juried crafters to pick from, plus jams and jellies to taste and purchase. We are located at 10 Goboro Rd. Epsom, NH - #736-8200.

Artisan For The Month Of November

David McGhee is our Artisan for the month of November. He was born and raised in California, after completing high school he joined and served in the US Navy.

Upon completing his tour of duty he became an appliance technician and in 1987 he started his own business.

Upon retiring in 2000 he had relocated to New Hampshire, throughout his life he has always loved wood working, then about 6 years ago he was introduced to intarsia woodcraft and turning. He has routed signs for the Pittsfield Historical Society’s Cemetery Sign Project and the Town Nature Trail along with various other wood working endeavors.

We are very glad to have Dave with us here at Valley Artisans. He has been a valued member. Our bathroom floor is very grateful to him, which he replaced last year so the toilet wouldn’t fall through. Since we are a co-op we all have to pitch in to keep the historic building standing. So come in Wednesday through Monday, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are located at 10 Goboro Rd., Epsom NH, 1/4 mile east of traffic circle on routes 4/202 at first light take a left. #736-8200 www.valleyartisansnh.com

Epsom Boy Scout Troop 80

The Epsom Boy Scout Troop 80 is having a fund raiser to build two ice skating rinks at Webster Park in Epsom. The intention is to build a circle skating rink where everyone can skate freely and an ice hockey rink including sideboards so that hockey games can be played without interfering with the circle skaters. Webster Park is going to light these ice skating rinks on Friday and Saturday nights because the kids don’t have school the following days. The Boy Scout Troop has done many projects to benefit the Town of Epsom including roofing the American Legion, building a new concession stand, repairing the bandstand and just finished adding a second pavilion.

We believe that this will bring the town people to a central spot during the winter months when people are more likely to be inside and provide the youth in this town an inexpensive way to get exercise.

In order to raise funds for the materials we are looking for individuals and businesses to purchase signs that will be placed around the hockey rink. These signs will be 36” X 24”. The cost of these signs will be $250 for 2 years. Companies will be responsible for the cost of sign and must have the design approved by a Webster Park Board Member. We also will take personal donations and each person who donates $25 or more will have their name posted on an honor roll roster. We also will take any material donations and offers of assistance to set up and maintain the rinks.

For more information or for a sign sheet please contact: Peter Muise, Email: [email protected]   Phone: 435-5350.

Epsom Police Notes

The following is a summary of calls made by the Epsom Police Department for October 13-26, 2008. It is compiled from information provided by the Department.

Complaints Included: Motor Vehicle, 10; Civil, 4; Animal, 4; Suspicious Activity, 4; Unwanted Person, 1; Juvenile, 3; Suspicious Activity, 4; Unwanted Person, 1; Juvenile, 3; Suspicious Vehicle, 1.

Assists Included: Agency With Investigation,  3; Subject With Well Being Check, 1; Other PDs, 2; Agency With Arrests, 4; Rescue Squad, 2; Agency With Motor Vehicle Complaint, 1.

Reports Included: Theft Of Miscellaneous Items, 2; Harassing Phone Calls, 1; Criminal Mischief To Vehicle, 1; Dog Bite, 1.

Responses Included: Motorcycle Accident, 1; Alarm Activation, 3; Accidents, 4; Juvenile Complaint, 1; Domestic, 2.

Checks Included: Abandoned 911 Calls, 3; Suspicious Activity, 2; Road Hazard, 2.

The Concord/Epsom Elks Lodge 1210 Sponsors a National Free Throw Contest “Hoop Shoot”

The Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest is the largest most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks lodges. Over 3,000,000 boys and girls ages 8-13 will participate this year. The Elks “Hoop Shoot” has served to highlight the Elks commitment to America’s youth. From the millions of youngsters who participate and advance through the local, district, state and regional competition, six national champions are named - one boy and one girl in each of the three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Parents accompany contestants throughout the competition. The parents of finalists at the state, regional, and national levels attend the competition as guests of the Elks.

The Concord/Epsom Elks Lodge 1210 invites the communities of Epsom Concord, Pittsfield, Barrington, Northwood, Nottingham, Deerfield, Barnstead and Concord to participate in the Elks National Hoop Shoot. The hoop shot is open to Children from 8-13 years of age.

Join us in Honoring our Flag

The Concord/Epsom Elks lodge 1210 and the Epsom American Legion Post 112 will be co-hosting a flag burning ceremony on Sunday November 9th, 2008, from (1:00 to 2:00 PM .) The ceremony is open to the public from the following communities Epsom, Barnstead, Northwood, Barrington, Pittsfield, Nottingham, Deerfield and Concord. All Veterans Groups and Scouting Groups are welcome to attend. The formal ceremony will be held at the Concord Epsom Elks Lodge located on Route 28 North in Epsom. Unserviceable Flags can be dropped off at the Elks Lodge between 4-7 p.m. Monday - Friday or they can be brought to the lodge the day of the ceremony.