Don’t forget the American Red Cross Blood Drive being held on
Thursday, June 30th, at the Pittsfield Elementary School from 1:00
to 6:00 pm at 34 Bow Street. Childcare provided. Each
presenting donor will receive an incentive coupon from Panera Bread,
participating Walgreens and the M/S Mount Washington Cruise Line.
Be part of something amazing - give the gift of life.
MOST EXCELLENT CHICKEN & RIB BARBECUE
The Gilmanton Community
Church will be hosting its famous Chicken & Rib Barbecue on
Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Iron Works
Church on Route 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works. We invite you all
to come enjoy the great food. In addition to the Chicken & Ribs, we
will be serving homemade potato salad, cold slaw, rolls, homemade
beans, and of course, our Famous Dessert Table! The cost will be
$12/adults, $10/Seniors, $8/Children (6 to 12 years), or a $30
maximum for an immediate family (parent/s and their children).
Plan to come and enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship with family
and friends! All proceeds will help support the vital missions of
the GCC.
Nannette Corriveau graduated Cum Laude from
Southern NH University with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Psychology.
Her sister, Caroline Corriveau, made the Dean’s List as a Junior at
Wentworth Institute of Technology, studying Architecture. They
are the daughters of Dr. Nancy Childress and Allan Corriveau, both
of Gilmanton.
Celebrate Summer Reading At The Gilmanton Corner Library!
Children will celebrate “Animals! Animals!” and their stories at the
Gilmanton Corner Library this July. Animal story books will be
on display with FREE animal masks, bookmarks and animal coloring
pages.
Young readers and young adults will enjoy “Step Into a
Mystery”. New mystery books, FREE book bags, and 14 different “game”
book marks: Word Search; Sudoku: 5 levels, and Brain Teasers: 5
levels.
The Corner Library will be participating in the Summer
Reading Program sponsored by TD Bank that rewards children $10 when
they read 10 books. This not only encourages children to read but
also provides a goal for them to learn the importance of saving.
Please stop by the library on Monday and Thursday 2 - 8, Tuesday and
Friday 2 - 4, Wednesday 2 - 6 or call 267-6200 for more details.
New Books For Summer Reading:
Adult: The Land of Painted Caves by
Auel, Private by Patterson, The Weird Sisters by Brown, Buried Prey
by Sanford, 10th Anniversary by Patterson, Sixkill by Parker, The
Sixth Man by Baldacci, The Medusa Amulet by Masello, Fall of Giants
by Follet, “17” by Evanovitch, The Dress Maker of Khair Khana by
Lemmon, A Time For Patriots by Brown.
Young Adult: The Circle of
Blood by Ferguson, Angel of Death by Ferguson, The Christopher
Killer by Ferguson, where she went by Forman, Knightly Academy by
Haberdasher, I Am Number Four by Lore, Among Thieves by Hulick, The
Giver by Lowry.
Young Readers: The Romeo and Juliet Code by Stone,
Big Nate: In A Class By Himself by Pierce, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid:
The Ugly Truth by Kinney, Legend of the Guardians by Lasky, Nate the
Great and the Missing Key by Sharmat, Bridge To Tarabithia by
Paterson, The Cat Lady by Graves.
Free museum passes to three
museums, a beautiful quilt raffle and don’t forget our annual book
sale at the Fourth of July parade. See You at the Gilmanton Corner
Library!
Gilmanton Woman Takes Steps To Ensure A World Without Breast Cancer
Sixty Miles in one direction can take you many places, but Alexa
Davis, Gilmanton resident, has joined thousands of breast cancer
supporters in preparing for the 2011 Susan G. Komen, Washington DC
3-Day for the Cure because 60 miles during three days to raise
awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community-based
breast health and education programs.
“I did this walk last year
in Boston, MA and instantly became addicted. Every ounce of
sweat and every bit of hard work is worth it,” said Davis.
“Through my participation in this event I know I am making a
personal impact on the breast cancer movement. The Komen 3-Day
for the Cure is challenging, but the opportunity to have an impact
is enormous.”
“I walk in order to one day have a world without
breast cancer. This year I’m taking on the challenge with my
friend Brian Flowers. In order to do the walk I need to fund
raise a minimum of $2,300. but I have made a goal of $3,000.
Each
walker is supported by coaches and online assistance aiding in all
aspects of training and fundraising. Additionally, clinics,
meetings, training walks, teams and buddy walkers provide ongoing
encouragement.
The Susan G. Komen Washington CD 3-Day for the
Cure starts on Friday morning, September 23 and ends with the
Closing Ceremony on Sunday afternoon, September 25. Walkers
cover about 20 miles a day, traveling at their own pace.
Hundreds of volunteer crew members support the walkers through the
three-day journey providing meals, refreshments and snack stops,
gear transport, hot showers, portable restrooms safety on the
streets and 24-hour medical services. The 3-Day for the Cure
is the greatest distance you can go in the fight against breast
cancer.
More than 1.4 million women will be diagnosed with breast
cancer globally each year. To help Davis reach her goal by
making a donation visit
www.the3day.org/goto/alexa-davis. To learn how to
participate or volunteer with the Susan G Komen 3-Day for the Cure,
visit the3Day.org or call 800-996-3day.
Strawberry Festival and Fair
On July 4, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., the Gilmanton Community Church will serve its “Famous
Strawberry Shortcakes” at the Center Church on Route 107 in
Gilmanton, NH. Come in to purchase your delicious shortcake
and then browse through the various tables of “Attic Treasures”,
Books, Jewelry, Crafts, Home-baked Goods, and a Children’s Table.
There is sure to be something for everyone!
We will be opened
directly after the Town Parade which is scheduled to start at 10:00
am. All proceeds will benefit the many activities of our Church.
Please plan to come as soon as you can as we often sell out early!
The families of Amy Blake and Christopher Schoedel are pleased to
announce their engagement. Amy is the daughter of Alan and
Kathy Blake of Gilmanton and Christopher is the son of Dan and
Trisha Schoedel of Annapolis, Maryland. Amy is a 2003 graduate
of Gilford High School and a graduate of Towson University of
Maryland. She currently holds the position of senior
photographer of Ervin Simon Photographers of Owings Mills, Maryland.
Christopher is a graduate of Broadbeck High School of Annapolis,
Maryland and also holds a degree from Towson University, and is
currently on the editing staff of Cadmus Communications of Columbia,
Maryland. A mid-summer wedding is planned.
GCC Food Pantry And Thrift Shop News
To celebrate the
upcoming 4th of July holiday, we are having a Red, White, and Blue
Sale. All items in the Thrift Shop that are Red, White, or
Blue or contain the colors Red, White or Blue will be 50% Off.
That means the blouse that has a red stripe or white flowers is 50%
off. The dress with a blue stripe is 50% off. The white
purse or the red shoes are 50% off. Any item in the shop that
is or contains the color of Red, White or Blue is 50% Off. The
sale begins on Monday, June 27th and runs through Saturday, July
9th.
We continue to receive many beautiful clothes and
other wearable items weekly. We have many name brand items and
items which still have the original tags attached. Remember
that our shop is staffed by wonderful volunteers from our church and
our community. All of the proceeds from the Thrift Shop sales
go to help support the Food Pantry and its many programs.
In
other Pantry and Thrift Shop news, we will be having a huge Yard
Sale on July 16th. We have begun to collect items for the
sale. We ask that you contact Beth @ 267-1934, Sharon @
267-5934, Phyllis @ 364-9231 or Jane @ 364-7437 if you have items
you wish to donate. Do Not Leave items at the Thrift Shop or
the church. We are being selective in the things we are taking
as we do not have room to store unsold items and the Thrift Shop can
not afford to pay to take them to the dump. So please contact
one of the above people to make a donation to the Yard Sale.
Watch for more news about the Yard Sale!
If you would
like to make a donation to the Thrift Shop or to the Food Pantry we
ask that you drop off your donations during our regular business
hours. We accept clothing and wearable accessories only in the
Thrift Shop and we ask that your items be clean and in good,
wearable condition. We accept non-perishable food items for
our pantry during business hours as well. If you wish to make
a monetary donation you can mail it to GCC Food Pantry and Thrift
Shop, PO Box 6, Gilmanton IW, NH 03837.
We are located on Route 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works, across from
the Iron Works Market. We are open on Monday 9am – 1pm,
Wednesday 3pm – 7pm, and Saturday 10am – 2pm. Parking is
located in the Gilmanton Community Church parking lot next door.
We look forward to seeing you in the Thrift Shop soon and Happy
4th!!
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