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Greetings!
It's a L-O-N-G newsletter this week, so let's get right to it, shall we?
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 | Dinner's At 5:00! (and 5:45)
|  Our Old Home Week Community Ham 'n Bean Supper will be enjoyed this evening at the Nelson Congregational Church.
There will be two seatings: one at 5:00 p.m. and the second at 5:45 p.m.
The menu includes generous portions of your favorites:
* Ham
* Old fashioned baked beans
* Coleslaw
* Rolls
* Homemade pies
Adults: $8.00 and children under 10 - $5.00.
The Ham 'n Bean Supper supports the Nelson Congregational Church and the Chapel by the Lake.
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| Weekly Community Quote | "I nod to a passing stranger, and the stranger nods back, and two human beings go off, feeling a little less anonymous."
~ Robert Brault
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| "Reptiles On the Move"
|  This evening, 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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| Take a Hike! | Join us Thursday evening, August 11th, for a very special 2-mile hike.
We'll be leaving at 5:00 p.m., touring old town roads and viewing some of the cellar holes north and east of Woodward Pond.
Dress comfortably, wear your sturdy shoes and meet us in the Village to carpool.
This Old Home Week Hike is sponsored by the Nelson Trails Committee and co-led by Rick Church and Kathy Schillemat.
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| Shoot: It's Old Home Day! | |
Hey Nelson Folks:
If you've spent time in the Town Hall you might have noticed a nice collection of pictures from Old Home Day of many years ago. This is a treasure, and wouldn't it be nice to create an updated version (to supplement, not replace)?
So, here's what we'll do - on Old Home Day (or other times during Old Home Week), take pictures. Then, pick out up to five that you consider your best photos and send them to webmaster@townofnelson.com. An impromptu committee will meet and pick out the best of the best, and make a new photo display (we'll also create an online gallery on this web site).
Please keep your images in their original size so that they will retain their integrity when printed. Please either zip them or send them separately - so that no one attachment is over 10MB.
You may provide captions if you want, and be sure to include your name for proper credit.
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| Monadnock Music Concert |  For years, the Thursday evening of Old Home Week has featured a special concert held at the Nelson Congregational Church.
This year is no exception. Join us tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m. at the church for this free concert.
The program features:
William Grant Still: Four Indigenous Portraits for flute and string quartet
Yu-Hui Chang: Binge Delirium for solo percussion
W. A. Mozart: String Quartet in B-flat, K. 458
Featured performers are: Tony Arnold, soprano; Gerry Itzkoff, David Fulmer, violin; Jonathan Bagg, viola; Stephanie Fong, viola; Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello; Laura Gilbert, flute; Jacob Greenberg, piano; Doug Perkins, percussion; 2011 Duke Composition Fellow: Bryan Christian
Monadnock Music enriches the lives of people of all ages and walks of life, and deepens community by means of excellent and diverse programming throughout the beautiful Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
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| We're Calling You Out! August 12th
|  Come to the 'Capture The Flag' Challenge @ Eagle Ball Field - Friday evening at 5:30 p.m.
Gather your friends! Don't forget your band-aids, 'cause you're gonna need 'em before we're through with you!
If you are 5 years old to 105 years old, you can play!
The winning team enjoys bragging rights for a whole year. And who won last year? Oh yeah! We did!
Call Maureen Lord for more information at 827-3646. |
| Book Sale Preview Evening | There will be a preview and book sale for Nelson residents only this Friday evening, August 12th, at the Town Hall from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. We will have lots of good books, videos and DVDs for sale.
It is also a good time to become a member of the Friends of Olivia Rodham Library.
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| Old Home Day! Saturday, August 13th
|  Old Home Day Games: Town Common 9:00 a.m.
Possibly the last bastion of amateur excellence in American sports. Foot races, frog-jumping, tug of war, egg toss, and more.
Races: Town Common 9:00 a.m.
Bike race (helmets required) and Nelson Marathon. Please note that the races start at 9:00 a.m.
Book Sale: Town Hall 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thousands of great (and once-great) books on every imaginable subject - priced to move! Get there early for best selection and to beat the dealers.
Dollar a bag sale at 12 noon. All proceeds benefit Olivia Rodham Library.
Old Home Day Luncheon/Barbecue / Town Band
Nelson Congregational Church Lawn Noon
Old Home Day Association Meeting 1:15 p.m.
One of the summer's best barbecues, accompanied by the Nelson Town Band - and a chance to visit with friends and neighbors. Capped by awards for the day's game contestants and a very brief rundown of the business side of Old Home Day. Barbecue: $9.00 for a half chicken, $6.00 for a quarter chicken.
Old Home Day Speakers: Deb Gode and Wendy Hall - Take a Walk on the Wild Side
On the Church Lawn 1:30 p.m.
Remember to bring your own lawn chairs to Old Home Day. You'll be much more comfortable while eating lunch and watching the festivities.
Waterball:
Mackenzie's Field 2:30 p.m.
Bring your A-game and a towel (or two or three)! All the youth in town like this event. Most years it's girls against the boys!
Softball Game:
Eagle Field 3:00 p.m.
For those with energy left to give, here's a chance to test your
skills with and against Nelson's formidable ball-playing talent.
Bring a cooler, a glove, and pick a side.
Nelson Folks Concert:
Nelson Town Hall 7:00 p.m.
Join your friends for an evening of wonderful music played by your talented Nelson neighbors or folks strong Nelson
Connections. Always an enjoyable and varied show. For a listing of all of Saturday's events, (Old Home Day), download your copy of the Old Home DAY 2011 Schedule of Events. |
| 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.
Odds Bodkin!
The Harrisville Public Library will host renowned storyteller, author and educator Odds Bodkin for a public performance of ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES on August 19 at 6:30pm. The performance is free to the public and will take place at the Harrisville Community Church (the brick church in the center of Harrisville). |
| 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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