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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
Daland Memorial Library
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure everyone especially children have their own library card. It’s easy to get a library card. Stop in to fill out an application in person or visit https://daland.biblionix.com/catalog/ to apply online. Library cards are FREE to all Mont Vernon residents and town employees.
Adult Craft Night
Sign up to make a beautiful Fall Container Garden in the backyard of the library on Saturday, September 18th at 12:00pm. The library will provide the container, soil, and a variety of plantings including mums, mini pumpkins and more. Registration required. Space is limited to 10. $25.00 material fee.
New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell
Join NH Humanities to Go presenter Pamela Weeks, on Thursday, September 30th at 6:30pm, at the Mont Vernon Congregational Church for her presentation “New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell”. Quilts tell stories, and quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition.
Nearly every world culture that has cold weather uses quilted textiles-quilting is NOT just an American art. Pam Weeks weaves world history, women’s history, industrial history and just plain wonderful stories into her presentation. Participants are invited to bring one quilt for identification and/or story sharing. Prompted in part by the material culture at hand, the presenter may speak about fashion fads, the Colonial Revival, quilt-making for Civil War soldiers, and anything else quilt-related she can squeeze in. This program is brought to you by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities.
Hooks & Needles
Join the Friends of the Library social handwork group on the 2nd Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Experts and beginners are invited to bring their projects to work on. Group will be lead by Eileen Naber and Meg Baker and will meet inside the library during closed hours. New members always welcome. Next meeting: Friday, Sept. 10th
Lapsit
Miss JoAnn will have a 4 week indoor session of Lapsit for children ages 0-3 on Thursdays in September at 10:30am. Registration is required. Space is limited to just 8 children. Call the library at 673-7888 to save your spot. Session Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30
Storytime
Hooray Storytime is back for the fall! Children ages 3-5 are invited to read stories, sing songs and make a craft with Miss JoAnn on Thursdays in September at 1:00. Registration is required. Space is limited to 8 children. Call 673-7888 or stop in to sign up. Session Dates: September 9,16,23,30
Back to School, Back to Book Clubs
Junior Book Clubs are back at the library just in time for the start of school. Miss JoAnn has picked amazing books and activities this year! Books are available to borrow at the library starting in September. Groups will meet on Wednesdays after school from 3-4pm for a snack, book discussion, and a craft. Meetings will begin in October. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Call 673-7888 to sign up or stop in the library to register in person. Which group are you in? Eager Readers: 1st & 2nd grade (1st Wed. of the month), Bonkers for Books: 3rd & 4th grade (2nd Wed. of the month), Page Turners: 5th& 6th grade (3rd Wed. of the month)
Day of Fun Filled Activities at Lamson Farm Day - Saturday, Sept. 25
MONT VERNON – The Lamson Farm Commission is planning a day of activities as you read this. There will be Children’s Games, Pony Rides, Farm Animals, a Black Powder Shoot, Music, Antique Farm Equipment, a Blacksmith shop and Vintage Base Ball. Come watch a game the way Doc Adam’s would have played in the 1860’s at the Doc Adam’s Birthplace Classic. And of course you can purchase a ticket for our traditional meal of BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Corn Bread and Pie for dessert!
If you have not offered to help with this special Mont Vernon tradition please contact one of us and let us know how you can help. Perhaps bring a crock pot of homemade beans or a pie, or volunteer at one of the activities being offered. Maybe you know how to weave a basket, knit, crochet, do needlepoint, create with felt, whittle, use a spinning wheel, or do punched tin, make soap or something else. Come to Lamson Farm day and share your gift. We would love to have a variety of offerings this year!
Please contact anyone of the Lamson Farm Commissioners listed on the Town Website or leave a message on our Lamson Farm Facebook page. Here is Zoe’s phone number if you want to contact us that way: 673-0733.
Recreation will provide pony rides and children’s games at this event.
P.S. Anne Dodd is making the coleslaw for our Lamson Farm Day meal and would love to teach somebody else to make it and help out. If you're that person, get in touch with her.
Earle Rich file photo