Moving In Step - Calendar of Events

Greetings!

It looks like winter has finally arrived, doesn't it?
Hopefully, everyone will be dug out in time to attend this evening's January Caucus to be held at 7:00 pm in the Nelson Town Hall. We hope to see as many people as can possibly make it there to this very important caucus.
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Due to last week's snowstorm, the Southwestern Community Services Outreach Program canceled their plans to be at the Nelson Town Hall last Wednesday. They have rescheduled the event for January 27th, at 1:30 pm.
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Remember, the Nelson Elementary School is planning a project and is seeking volunteers from our community. The project is still in its early stages so details are not quite set in stone. The basic premise, however, is to 'pal up' a member of the community with a student at the school and have them read the same book.The student and the community volunteer would then correspond with each other about the book.

More on this will be published later, and if you'd like more information, you can contact Martha Silk at the school.
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And don't forget to attend the second of the Game Night @ the Library event to be held on February 1st! There's more on the fun night in this newsletter. Read on!

	Weekly Community Quote
"Men exist for the sake of one another. Teach them then or bear with them." ~ Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Mark Your Calendar for these Dates ...

TODAY
January 19, 2011:

    * January Caucus (7:00 pm)
    Nelson Town Hall

Come and join the conversation concerning the budget for the Town of Nelson for the upcoming fiscal year.
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January 20, 2011:
   * Nelson Elementary School
      Public Hearing
6:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of Nelson Elementary School
This is an open and free discussion of the Nelson Elementary School's budget for the school year 2011 - 2012.
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January 21, 2011:
    * Claudia Schmidt in Concert at the Nelson Town Hall (6:00 pm)
It is a pleasure to welcome Claudia back to New Hampshire.

Schmidt takes her audiences into her world as easily as the child who discovers the endless universes that exist in a cardboard box.

Claudia Schmidt weaves her way through her concert in much the same manner as a jester. Interwoven anecdotes, revealing her past and present, bring people to expect a relationship between themselves and memories driven deep with the passage of time. The concert is an endless display of self-realization through humor and longing, leaving audience members yearning to become an integral part of her world.

Nelson Town Hall
Admission $12 in advance (online) and for seniors and students. $15 at the door.
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January 27, 2011:
   * Southwestern Community Services - Mobile Outreach (1:30 pm)

Nelson Town Offices

Mobile Outreach, a program of Southwestern Community Services, will be at the Nelson Town Hall today inform community members of services that may be available to them.

This may include housing information, fuel and electrical assistance,
WIC, Head Start, Rental Assistance to name a few.

Information about other resources that are not SCS program will also be available such as:
Food Stamp information,
Healthy Kids Insurance and referrals to other agencies if applicable.

Most programs are based on income eligibility which may be
determined at the time.

If you are interested in seeing if you are qualified for SCS programs or just want more information, please call Becky at (603) 719-4134.

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January 29, 2011:
    * Pancake Breakfast (8:00 am)
Nelson School Pancake Breakfast
Nelson School Multi-Purpose Room
Saturday January 29th
8:00 - 11:00        $7 per plate

Breakfast Includes:
Charlie Lang's delicious pancakes (Gluten-Free pancakes are available) ham, potatoes, juice and coffee

A 50/50 raffle will also take place:
$1.00 a ticket or an arms length for $5.00

All money collected will be divided among the K/R/1/2 class for their future 6th grade trips
This breakfast is hosted by the K/R/1/2 Class
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Also on January 29th:
* Nelson School Forum #2
The November Forum was a great start to the conversation, and people have more to say. Join us at the Nelson Town Hall at 9:00 am to talk about more aspects of the declining enrollment, and help determine options for the School Board to develop further.

Free childcare - call Betsey Street at 847-3424 to sign up your child.
For more information or if you have questions, please call Mike Cornog at 827-3681.

Sponsored by the Nelson School Board
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February 01, 2011:
   * First Tuesday Tea
      10:30 am at the home of Kris Finnegan

February 01, 2011:
   * Game Night @ the Library
Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served.
7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

There will be at least two rusty bridge players looking for a third and fourth, as well as one regular scrabble player looking for a game. We'll also have cribbage, chess and checkers available. Please come and bring your favorite game if you like, or get your favorite card game going. We'll just see what people have an interest in.

Let's make use of the Library as a space for Nelsonites to gather during the dark of the winter. We hope to see you there!
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February 03, 2011
   * 1st Thursday Pot Luck Supper
       6:30 pm until 8:30 pm
       Henry Melville Fellowship Hall of the Nelson Cong. Church
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February 05, 2011:
   * Benefit Contra Dance
On November 30, 2010, a devastating fire destroyed the home of internationally-known dance caller and musician Mary DesRosiers in Harrisville, NH. All of the contents of the house were destroyed.

On February 5th, the Monadnock Folklore Society will present a benefit contra dance. The benefit will take place at the Peterborough Town Hall at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 with all proceeds going to Mary DesRosiers.

For information about related benefits, visit http://www.marydesrosiers.com.

*** MISSING SOMETHING? ***
You can always check the Online Calendar.
Feel free to add your own events for approval.

Sincerely,

Candyce Fulford
Moving In Step Email Committee Chair

"Moving In Step is a network of your friends and neighbors with all kinds of talents and skills who wish to help meet the needs of the Nelson and Munsonville communities."