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Greetings!
As we gear up to enjoy another outstanding Old Home Week, (August 7th through the 13th), we want you to know that there are still a few ways that you can help us all have a fantastic time.
There will be two dinner opportunities; the Ham 'n Bean Supper on Wednesday evening of next week, and the Old Fashioned Chicken BBQ on Saturday of next week, and for those two events we need donations of foodstuffs and volunteers.
Food Donations:
* Homemade pies- fruit or other (need 27)
* 50 lbs boneless ham
* ½ gallon molasses
* 5 lbs onions
* 2 lbs salt pork
* 2 lbs brown sugar
* 6 lbs of small beans (navy, etc)
* 7 lbs of red kidney beans
* Cole slaw precut
* 2 large jars of mayo (gallon size?)
* 2 bunches of celery
* 300 homemade rolls
* 5 jars homemade pickles (bread and butter and dill)
* Yellow Mustard
* Ketchup
* Beverages: (Ice Tea, Lemonade etc)
All Donations of Foodstuffs are needed by Monday, August 8th, pies and rolls needed by Wednesday 3:00pm.
Volunteers:
Green signage in front of the church (now)
Set up (Wednesday am 9:00am) 2-3 people
Flowers for the tables - (4-5 bouquets)
Food prep (Wednesday 9:00am) 2-3 people
Servers (need about 5-6) beginning at 4:00pm
Clean up
All Teens and young adults welcome!
RSVP Joy or 847-9533
Thank-you for your support!
Joy Birdsey Smith
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 | Roadside Clean Up Saturday Morning |  The Nelson Conservation Commission is sponsoring the annual Roadside Clean Up again on the Saturday morning before Old Home Week.
'RC Headquarters' will be in front of the Town Hall under the blue shelter from 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, August 6th. Come and register the road area you wish to de-trash, pick up your bags and gloves while you nibble on cookies and sip lemonade.
This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, register, then pick up when the sun shines. Bags will be picked by the highway department in front of the Town Hall or on the roadside.
Our reward is a more attractive town and another 800 daffodils to plant in the fall. Please join in this community effort.
If you have any questions, please contact Bert Wingerson at 847-9945.
Thanks to all of the volunteer participants!
Flower photo by Val Van Meier |
| Baked Ziti Community Supper
Saturday, August 6th
| We're gathering at the Chapel By The Lake this evening to enjoy a delicious Community Baked Ziti Dinner with all the trimmings.
The dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. and will feature baked ziti, fresh salad, cole slaw, garlic bread with watermelon and cake for dessert.
Everyone is invited to come.
Adults: $8.00
Children 3 to 10 years of age: $4.00
Little ones under three are FREE.
Reservations are not necessary, but if you like, you may call Marline Leotta at 446-7857
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| Dudley Laufman Continues the Tradition |  Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman, usually joined by several of their musician friends, are a tradition at the August Nelson Contra Dance, always held on the first Saturday in August.
Dancing begins at 8:00 PM. Beginners and singles are welcome and all dances are taught throughout the evening.
Admission is only $2, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous benefactor. The dance takes place in the historic Town Hall in Nelson and is sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society.
For more information call 603.762.0235
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| Weekly Community Quote | "There are two ways of spreading light - to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."
~ Edith Wharton
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| "Birds, Bats and Butterflies: Keeping Common Wildlife Common" |  A Speaking for Wildlife program
Steve Roberge, Cheshire County Forrester, will present a slide-illustrated program:
"Birds, Bats and Butterflies: Keeping Common Wildlife Common"
Learn cool animal facts and find out about how the diverse mix of habitats in our region support these species.
The program will be presented Thursday, Aug. 4th, at 7 PM in the Nelson Town Hall
Sponsored by the Nelson Conservation Commission
and made possible with Generous Support from the NH Charitable Foundation Davis Conservation Foundation
Owl photo provided by Steve Roberge |
| August 9th - Our Last Stop
|  The last place we're traveling to is South America. It's going to be a fun, rainforest adventure! Our slideshow will take us down the Amazon River.
We'll read a Jan Brett book about rainforest animals, create unique boa constrictors, and play an exciting game!
Come get your passport stamped this week at the Summer Reading Series at the Library. We'll 'depart' for our adventure promptly at 4:00 p.m. on August 9th.
You can call the library for more information: 603-847-3214 Library Hours Are:
Monday 10:00 - 1:00
Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 - 7:00
Saturday 10:00 - 1:00 |
| "Reptiles On the Move"
|  On Wednesday, August 10th, get ready to hear plenty of... "O-o-o-o!" "Ah-a-a-a!" "E-e-eek!" "Ugh!" and "Wow!" when REPTILES ON THE MOVE comes to visit. You'll meet all
sorts of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and even alligators!
Come to the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy an exciting, fun-filled time of discovery in the wonderful world of reptiles!
This show is free & open to the public. Please let us know ahead of time for the need of a sign language interpreter.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the NH State Library & donations from the Bryne Foundation,
CHILIS, Cogswell Benevolent Trust, & the NH Library Association.
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| Old Home Week
|  Nelson's Old Home Week will take place from Sunday, August 7th through Saturday, August 13th, beginning with the traditional Old Home Week Worship Service at the Nelson Congregational Church at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday the 7th ... and ending on Saturday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. with the Nelson Folks Concert at the Nelson Town Hall. For a listing of all of Saturday's events, (Old Home Day), download your copy of the Old Home DAY 2011 Schedule of Events. If you'd like a copy of all of the events and the dates and times, download a copy of the entire week's schedule. |
| Also in August
| Olivia Rodham Memorial Library Book Discussion
Monday morning August 15th, 2011 at 10:30 am
We will be discussing "Tiger: the Story of Vengeance and Survival" by John Vaillant. Books may be borrowed from the library.
"She Plumb Ned, She More'n Plumb" August 18th, Thursday evening 7:00 p.m. at the Nelson Town Hall
Dudley Laufman reading poetry from his new book, "She Plumb Ned, She More'n Plumb".
"Walk-Thru" of the Village Buildings on August 19th & 20th
The Town Buildings Committee (TBC) invites everyone to join a "walk-thru" of the Village buildings: the Old School House, the Town Hall, and the Library.
There will be at least two tour dates:
Friday, August 19 at 5:30 PM
Saturday, August 20 at 10 AM
Please contact Lisa Sieverts 603-762-0235 to reserve your spot. In addition, sign-up sheets will be available at Old Home Day and the Town Office in August.
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| Sale of Canoe to Benefit The Library | Sale of Canoe to Benefit The Library
Old Town Canoe - Wood Canvas Guide model
1971 16' Old Town Guide model canoe for sale for $2,000.
In exceptionally good condition, always stored indoors.
Costs $7,500 new.
Read specifications here
All proceeds from the sale are to benefit the Olivia Rodham Memorial Library in Nelson, NH. Please call the library at 603-847-3214 for more information or to see the canoe.
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*** MISSING SOMETHING? ***
You can always check the Online Calendar.
Feel free to add your own events for approval.
Candyce Fulford
Email Committee Chair |
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