The Gilmanton School Craft Fair Is Back And Applications
Are Being Accepting!
The Gilmanton School PTA is reviving the Gilmanton
School Craft Fair to be held at the Gilmanton School on Saturday,
November 24th. Crafters are needed, please contact Audra Kelly at
(603) 267-8978 or via email at
[email protected] and
Sarah Meserve at
[email protected]
for an application form. Table prices have been reduced to $40 each.
Proceeds benefit the children of Gilmanton School through the
Gilmanton School PTA. The Gilmanton School PTA is dedicated to
funding field trips and other enrichment programs for the students
of Gilmanton School. Please mark your calendars for a day of
shopping with our local artisans!
The Gilmanton School PTA is also hosting its Annual Halloween Bingo
Night at Gilmanton School on Friday, October 26th from 6:30 to 8:00
pm. Wear your favorite costume for a night of Bingo and
winning fun prizes. Food and drinks will be on sale. The cost
is $5 per person, all ghouls and goblins under the age of 5 are
free. Proceeds benefit the children of Gilmanton School through the
Gilmanton School PTA. The Gilmanton School PTA is dedicated to
funding field trips and other enrichment programs for the students
of Gilmanton School.
Delicious Mysteries For Gourmet Detectives Continues
At Gilmanton Corner Library
The Gilmanton Corner Library has all the ingredients for a gourmet
read! Library Staff have chosen their favorite culinary mystery and
for each week of October an author, book, recipe and treat will be
featured at the Corner Library.
Julie Hyzy’s research into the backstage kitchen secrets of the
White House gives her mystery series a special flavor that will make
you hungry for more. Other authors to be featured: Joanne Fluke
“Apple Turnover Murder,” “Killer Mousse” by Melinda Wells, “Sprinkle
with Murder” by Jean McKinlay, and New Hampshire’s own mystery
author, Lorna Barrett, “Sentenced to Death”. All the books are
deliciously exciting!
We have a few library anniversary glass ornaments left ($10) if you
are starting your Christmas shopping early. Stop by and pick one up
as we will not be ordering more. Library magnets ($5) also make good
stocking stuffers!
All Halloween books and DVD’s are set out for your scary night
pleasure including the new best seller “Vampire Hunter” by Seth
Grahame-Smith. Stop by for a spell!
To reserve a book or request a book call 267-6200 Monday and
Thursday 2 - 8, Wednesday and Friday 2 - 6, and Tuesdays 2 - 4.
Winter hours begin November 1, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00,
Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00.
GCC Food Pantry And Thrift Shop News
The colors of fall, red, yellow, orange and if you mix red and
yellow you get orange. So I guess we should have 50% Off Red
and Yellow barbs from September 24th thru October 13th to celebrate
the arrival of fall and its wonderful colors!
Come in and check out all of our gorgeous clothing for the fall and
winter seasons. On Good Morning America a few weeks ago, Tim
Gunn let us all know that the must have item for this fall and
winter is a Blazer. Well, we have a great assortment of lovely
blazers and suits with skirts or pants to add to your closet. If you
are a working women, come in and checkout our great selection of
wonderful dresses, suits, blouses, and pants.
Why pay department store prices when you can get a beautiful, and
maybe name brand, outfit for so much less at the GCC Thrift Shop. We
also have a great selection for men and children in the shop and if
it has a Red or Yellow barb it will be 50% Off from September 24th
thru October 13th. You will also want to checkout our shoe
selection. So come on in and shop for some great additions to your
wardrobe for the fall and winter and get 50% Off Red and
Yellow barbs. Our clothing quality is like that of a consignment
shop, so come and see what we have to offer for the entire family.
The GCC Food Pantry has begun to collect non-perishable food items
for our holiday food baskets. Some suggested items for
donation are: bottled juice, canned peas/green beans/corn,
cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, canned fruit, cereal, canned turkey
gravy, breakfast muffin mix, coffee, cocoa, pickles and olives. If
you would like to donate money to purchase perishable items for the
baskets, please mail your check to GCC Food Pantry, PO Box 6,
Gilmanton IW, NH 03837. If you have donations of food for the pantry
it can be brought into the Food Pantry during business hours or left
in one of our collection boxes. Boxes are located at the
Gilmanton School, Academy Building and at the Year Round Library.
We have also started to collect winter outerwear for children from
infants to teenagers. We are looking for new or very gently used and
clean winter jackets, snowpants and boots for girls and boys in
sizes from infant to adult (for teenagers). If you have
donations for our winter clothing program we ask that you drop them
off at the Thrift Shop during our business hours only. If you
are unable to get to the Thrift Shop when it is open, you may
contact Jane Sisti at 364-7437.
We are located on Route 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works, across from the
Iron Works Market. We are open on Monday 1pm – 5pm,
Wednesday 3pm – 7pm, and Saturday 10am – 2pm. Parking is
located in the Gilmanton Community Church parking lot just west of
the shop.
We thank you for your continued support of the Food Pantry and all
of its programs. Remember that sales from the Thrift Shop go
to support the Pantry.
Save The Date!
Upcoming Events At The Gilmanton Year Round Library
Children’s Room
• October 2nd - Silly Story Time for Kindergarten and First
Graders. You’re never too old for story time! Come listen to some
silly stories and make a fun craft to take home.
• October 4th - Duct Tape “Crafternoon”. Learn to make duct
tape flowers, wallets and other items with this popular craft
staple.
• October 9th - Magic Tree House Book Club for 2nd - 4th graders. We
will be meeting to discuss Mary Pope Osborne’s “The Knight At Dawn”
and explore the medieval era through fun crafts, games and
activities. Preregistration is required.
• October 11th - Lego Club. Enjoy an afternoon of building with
other fans of this popular brick! Creations will then be put on
display in the Library. Donation of your unwanted Legos would be
greatly appreciated.
• October 16th - Book Club for 5th - 8th graders. We will be meeting
to discuss “Rapunzel’s Revenge” and “Calamity Jack” both graphic
novels (Think comic book!) by Shannon and Dean Hale. Preregistration
is required.
All the above programs will be held from 3 - 5 pm and a snack will
be provided.
• October 19th - Halloween party for children aged 8 and older 6 - 8
pm. Donuts on a string, wrap the mummy, gut the pumpkin, costume
contests and more!
See you soon at the Library Barn!
October 2012 Gilmanton Year-Round Library Press Release
As autumn turns our world into a crimson hue, The Gilmanton
Year-Round Library welcomes you to join us in a myriad of events. To
kick off October on the 4th at 7 pm we take you back in time to hear
the history of the “Bad Boys of Literature.” From Mark Twain to
Dennis the Menace, learn how NH played a role in the creation of
this genre.
On the 11th join our Crafting for the Clumsy as we create spooky
specters out of cheesecloth to haunt our homes! Sign up required.
On the 16th at 7 pm we have invited back the owner of Bird Depot to
continue his tales of birding and to teach us more valuable tips of
the trade.
On the 18th we had invited Reiki Master and Spiritual Intuitive
Kimberley Hancock to host a discussion on the differences between
ghosts and spirits at 6 pm.
On the 22nd we will hold our monthly Movie Matinee at 1:30, call for
details.
To finish off the month on October 25 at 6 pm we are
offering a Beginner’s Course in Astrology. Come, unlock the secrets
to your personality. Sign up required. Please contact 364-2400 or
email
[email protected] with
any questions or to reserve a seat at any of our events. We look
forward to seeing you soon!
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