REMINDER
This year
the Gathering on the Green will be awarding ‘Citizen of the Year’ to one
of Barnstead’s deserving residents. Everyone knows of a dedicated and
hard working person that has helped to make Barnstead a better place to
live over the years so take time to nominate him or her.
We are
asking for nominations from community members. If you know of a
Barnstead resident that is deserving of this honor, please mail your
nomination to: Barnstead 2014 Citizen of the Year, c/o Nancy Carr, 26
Hartshorn Road, Barnstead, NH 03218, or email to:
[email protected] and put Barnstead 2014 Citizen in the subject
line. All nominations must be received by August 18 to be considered and
the presentation will be made on August 23.
Gathering On The Green
Go to the
the Barnstead Parade Grounds August 23 between 9 and 2 to see the craft
tables, yard sale and venders. Also available will be Lil’ Miss Witte,
horseshoe tournament, Historical Society, a weaving display and the 2014
Citizen of the Year. The Barnstead Firefighters Association will have a
road race at 9 am.
Come and
join in for a day of friendship and fun.
Center
Barnstead resident Sean Dinneen graduated from Eastern Nazarene College
recently, receiving a diploma during ENC’s 92nd spring commencement
exercises held May 3 at the college’s main campus in Quincy, Mass.
Sean
graduated (Magna Cum Laude) with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Congratulations, Sean!
Parks & Rec Archery Sign Ups
The Parks
and Rec archery program is in full swing, but there is still plenty room
for children ages 8-18 who wish to join us. Classes are held at Big
River Recreation Area each Friday, now through the fall. Archers are
grouped by age, with children aged 8-12 shooting from 5:00-6:30 pm, and
children 13 and older shooting from 6:30-8:00 pm (or until dark).
Simply show up at Big River Recreation Area at the appropriate class
time and someone will assist you with registration. Participants must
provide their own arm guard and safety glasses. Children ages 8-12 must
be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Parks and
Recreation will also gladly accept donated latex balloons for use on the
targets. As always, thank you for your support of this and all Parks
and Recreation programs
Tore
Down House
Barnstead
Parks and Recreation is excited to welcome Tore Down House to the summer
concert stage on Saturday, August 16. Based out of Manchester, this
three member Rock/Blues/ Jam band has been performing live for years.
TDH plays many classic rock and blues favorites as well as some you
rarely hear other bands perform. In addition, TDH has its own original
songs that are always well received. Covering tunes from Charlie
Daniels, the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pink Floyd, the Marshall
Tucker Band, CCR, (their play list goes on, and on and on…), this is
sure to be one of those not to be missed rock experiences right here in
our own back yard. Come see for yourself the no holds barred
performance this band promises to deliver. The show kicks off at 6:00
pm.
Gilmanton-Barnstead Explorer Post 900 will be on hand offering
concessions. Please be sure to stop by and show your support for our
future first responders. See you at the show! As always, smoking,
alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on the Parade Grounds
Nighthawk Hollow Seniors
Submitted By
Beverly A. Goodrich, Secretary
The
Nighhawk Hollow Seniors met at the Barnstead Town Hall at noon on August
6, 2014. Members enjoyed sandwiches, drinks and York Peppermint Patties.
The
business meeting was followed by members reminiscing about their
childhood years. What fun we had? There were many humorous things that
came to mind. Also, we spoke of our first jobs and school memories. It
was a great program, and Betty Hyman declared the meeting a success!
Our next
meeting will be on September 3 at noon at the Barnstead Town Hall. We
will be playing LCR. Please bring $5 worth of dines. This is a simple,
fun game, Also, bring your own sandwich, drink, and you favorite teddy
bear for the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
The meeting
adjourned at 1:45.
New members
are most welcome. Dues are only $4 a year. For more information, please
call the President at 875-2676.