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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Mont Vernon
The Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation is delighted to announce an additional gift in support of Mont Vernon’s new library project. As announced last year, upon her death, Sherri Conyers, a Mont Vernon resident, bequeathed the sum of one million dollars to the Foundation in memory of her late husband, David Lawrence Moore. In addition to this extremely generous gift, Sherri also left a collection of books and artwork to the library and asked that the proceeds from any books sold during her estate sale be donated to support the library project. In August, David Sturm, representing the Conyers estate presented Cindy Raspiller, Foundation President, with a check for $1200 from the sale proceeds. The exchange took place at the current library where they also reviewed the bookplate that
has been designed by
local artist and Library
Trustee, Jill Weber, to
designate thebooks added
to the DalandMemorial
Library Collection as a
result of Sherri’s bequest.
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Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation Announces Gift Supporting New Library Project
Sherri’s gifts continue a tradition started in 1899 by the late Sophia Daland when she left the town the funds to establish the existing library. The Sophia G. Daland Trust has continued to support the library that bears her name for more than a century. The Daland Trust has also pledged significant financial support of the new library project and to continue to maintain the new library in the future as they have the current facility. The new library, designed by Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners of Concord, MA, is expected to be built on town owned land on Grand Hill Road in Mont Vernon, NH.
The Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation was established as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in 2015 specifically to support this project.
David Sturm, representing the Conyers estate presented Cindy Raspiller, Foundation President, with a check for $1200
Daland Memorial Library Reopens
The Daland Memorial Library has reopened to the public. The staff welcomes you back to the library for Walk Through Service. A maximum capacity of 3 patrons at a time are allowed in the building. Social distancing rules apply and masks are required. Curbside Pickup Service remains open for those who prefer touch free service. The building remains closed to indoor programs and public meetings. We have provided an outdoor space in the backyard of the library with lawn seating and FREE WiFi as an alternate meeting and programming space that follows social distancing rules. Open hours are as follows. Tuesday- Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm, Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm.
Tiny Town Library Podcast
Have you listened to the library podcast yet? We are celebrating our one year anniversary of Tiny Town Library with our special guest Charlene Brown from the Mont Vernon Village School. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all the news from around town, book recommendations, and an interview with a monthly special guest. Simply search Tiny Town Library on iTunes or Spotify to catch up on all our past episodes.
Explore Mont Vernon
The Daland Memorial Library and Mont Vernon Conservation Commission have teamed up to create a new guide book to Mont Vernon Conservation Land and Recreation Areas. Pick up a free copy of “Explore Mont Vernon” at the library and head out to find local outdoor attractions. The guidebook highlights seven different locations in Mont Vernon and includes a brief history, site location, landmarks, pictures, and maps. Visit the library to enter to win our Explore Mont Vernon starter kit pack that includes a compass, first aid kit, sunscreen, animal tracker pocket guide, Clif Bars, and a NH themed mask. Winner will be announced Sat., October 10th. A PDF of the guide book will also be available on the library website. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Adult Book Clubs
The library currently has three adult book clubs that have continued to meet over the past months thanks to Zoom. Copies of books have been made available through Hoopla Digital and NH Overdrive. We are happy to announce that Inter Library Loan has reopened and multiple copies of adult book club titles will again be available for pick up at the library. Meetings will continue to be held by Zoom as the library remains closed to public meetings. Our current clubs, titles, and meeting dates are as follows. To join simply pick up a book at the library and Zoom into a meeting. New members always welcome! For more information visit the library website at www.daland library.com
Morning Book Discussion Group - “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. Group meets the first Monday of the month at 10:00am. Meeting Date: Monday, November 2nd.
Just the Classics - “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. Group meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Meeting Date: Thursday,October 15th.
Black Books Matter - “Homegoing” by Yah Gyasi. Group meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Meeting Date: Thursday, Nov. 12th
StoryWalk at Carleton Pond
Miss JoAnn has update the StoryWalk at Carleton Pond! Stop by the pond on Grand Hill Road just past the library for a story and a stroll around the pond. This month you can read from the pages of ‘The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson. Watch for frogs and other wildlife...Enjoy!
Halloween Happenings
This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday and we can expect a full moon! The Town of Mont Vernon is expected to make a decision about Main Street Trick or Treating in the upcoming weeks. Until then, the library invites you to visit their website at www.dalandlibrary.com for up to date information about Halloween related activities for children and adults as we get closer to the big day. Thank you for your patience as we plan for a fun and safe Halloween.
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Mont Vernon Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ
4 S. Main Street, Mont Vernon
E-mail: montvernonchurch@comcast.net
Website: http://montvernonchurch.org/
Spiritual Disciplines through Art
Inside all of us is a creative being. The Mont Vernon Congregational Church will be offering a seven week course called Spiritual Disciplines through Art. The Individuals and believers who attend will be learning Spiritual disciplines that have been used through the ages with various forms of Art. You will learn to walk slowly and breathe deeply with God. This is for those who wish to develop a more intimate time of prayer, or need a practice they can continue to commune with God during the week. During the course, each person will be guided by a step by step approach to explore specific different spiritual disciplines with art to bring one closer to the beauty and love of God. The expressions of art that will be explored will be visual arts, pottery, music, and poetry. Everyone will be able to join; you need no specific skill, you only need a desire to learn and grow. The course will be taught by Cynthia D’Andrea. Cynthia has a BA from Notre Dame, a Masters of Education from Lesley University, specializing in Integrating Art into the curriculum, and is currently finishing her Masters of Divinity degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Cynthia was a teacher for twenty years and has been an accomplished potter for 30 years. The class will be limited in size. We will be distanced and wear masks during the activities. The course is free, but there will be a $50.00 supply fee. Each student will receive a safe individualized package with materials each week. To sign up contact cynthia.dandrea@gmail.com, subject Spiritual Disciplines. The Class begins October 7, 2020 at 10:00am. Come experience the joy!
