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EVERY WEEK IN OUR COMMUNITY
| Monday Evening:
Monday Nite Contra Dance
8:00 pm ~ Nelson Town Hall
Admission: $3.00
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Tuesday & Thursday:
Town Offices Open
9:00 am until Noon
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Sunday:
Nelson Congregational Church
Service at 9:30 am
Info 603-847-3280
Chapel By The Lake
Service at 10:00 am
Info 603-847-9900
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Olivia Rodham Memorial Library Monday 10:00 - 1:00
Tues, Wed, Thurs
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Story Hour: Tuesday
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Oct - May
Saturday 10:00 - 1:00
Free Internet Connection
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Knitters & Crocheters Club
meets every other Thursday, 10:00 am, at the Chapel By The Lake
next meeting: 01/26 |
| Upcoming
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January 26th:
* Knitters & Crocheters Club
10:30 am
Chapel By The Lake
January 28th:
* Soup, bread, and salad
5:00 pm
Nelson Congregational Church
February 2nd:
* 1st Thursday Pot Luck
Supper @ 6:30 pm
Speakers begin at 7:00 pm
Henry Melville Fellowship Hall
February 6th:
* 'Supporting Language Literacy' lecture
Olivia Rodham Memorial Library
10:30 am -- FREE
* Nelson School PTO meets
@ 6:45 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Nelson Elementary School
February 7th:
February 6th:
* Warrant Articles Closing Date
* First Tuesday Tea
@ the home of Sara Shepherd on Old Towne Road
February 8th:
* NELLs Luncheon
12:30 pm
Location to be announced
* NELSON TOWN CAUCUS
7:00 pm Nelson Town Hall
February 10th:
* 'Wooden Dinosaur' CD Release -- 8:00 pm
Nelson Town Hall
February 11th:
* Nelson/Harrisville Joint Hike
9:30 am
Meet in the Town Common
* 2nd Saturday Contra Dance
Featuring 'Road to Nelson'
8:00 pm
Nelson Town Hall
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| Does Your Project Need Funding?
If you are planning a community project that you believe will benefit the Nelson and Munsonville community, there may be funds available to help you get started. Moving in Step has a convenient downloadable application form available at the website.
Contact Richard Popovic 847-3192 or Dave Birchenough 827-3552 for more information. |
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Greetings!
Oh yes! It IS still January. The temps outside are chilly - not bone-chilling this year. It's easier to get out and about and attend one or more of the many activities being held in the town of Nelson.
Don't forget - the Closing Date for Warrant Articles for our March Town Meeting is February 7th, and the deadline you need to remember if you are filing for one of the Town Offices is February 3rd at 5:00 pm. A complete listing of the Offices is available in this newsletter.
Happy last full week of January!
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 | Important Political Season Information | Filing Dates: All potential candidates may file their intent to run for an elected position between the dates of January 25 and February 3, 2012.
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Closing Date for Warrant Articles: February 7, 2012
Caucus: February 8, 2012
Annual School District Meeting: March 9, 2012
Town Meeting: March 13, 2012
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| Your Opportunity to Serve
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Several elected Town positions are open this year. If you have an interest in becoming a community leader, please choose to fill one of the following seats:
Selectman, a three-year term, 1 position available
Selectman, a two-year term, 1 position available
Town Moderator, a two-year term, 1 position available
Trustee of the Trust Funds, a three-year term, 1 position available
Cemetery Board Member, a two-year term, 1 position available
Trustee of the Library, a three-year term, 1 position available
Trustee of the Library, a one-year term, 1 position available
Zoning Board of Adjustment member, a three-year term, 1 position available
Planning Board member, a three-year term, 1 position available
Road Equipment Commissioner, a three-year term, 1 position available
Supervisor of the Checklist, a six-year term, 1 position available
Treasurer, Town of Nelson, a one-year term, 1 position available
Auditor, Town of Nelson, a one-year term, 1 position available
Emergency Management Officer, a 1-year term, 1 position available
School Board member, a three-year term, 1 position available
(file your intent for the School Board with Kathy Schillemat)
FILING DATES CLOSE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, AT 5:00 PM
FILE YOUR INTENT TO RUN AT THE TOWN OFFICES
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| Saturday, January 28th
|  Come join us for a simple meal of soup and bread and salad at 5:00 followed by stories and photos from the Garrett-Larsen's trip to Burkina Faso West Africa! Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the food.
Spread the word! This event will be held at the Nelson Congregational Church from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
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| Speakers for the February Pot Luck Supper
|  Our next 1st Thursday Pot Luck Supper to be held 0n February 2nd, will feature speakers Mike Sarro from RESIDENT POWER and Representative Lucy Mcvitty Weber. If you've been desperate to save a few dollars on your electric bill, then you will certainly want to come and listen to Mike Sarro. Currently there are 5 people in Town of Nelson who have signed up for this saving. The Town of Nelson also receives money. In Maury's words: "Yes, it is only 5% but if PSNH goes up again, as anticipated, it would mean more savings for us each month." To learn more, come on February 2nd and ask your questions. Their web site is http://ResidentPower.com You may also wish to speak directly with Maury Collins to find out more. Phone him at 847-3321. Also planning to attend the 1st Thursday Pot Luck Supper on the 2nd will be Representative Lucy Mcvitty Weber who is thrilled to have been invited to speak. She has sent along this hilarious YouTube video for us to view:  | | HALLELUJAH CORPORATIONS (revised edition).mov |
The 1st Thursday Pot Luck Supper will take place on February 2nd, at 6:30 pm in the Melville Fellowship Hall of the Nelson Congregational Church. The speakers will begin immediately following the Pot Luck. |
| Supporting Language Literacy Seminar |  Mark Your Calendars!
There will be a ... "Supporting Language and Literacy Everyday from Birth to Preschool" mini-Seminar on Monday, February 6th, 10:30 am at the Nelson Library!
Whether you love reading or not, there are many times during the day to play with words with your child. At this 45 minute seminar you'll learn fun, easy ways that you can help your child prepare to read. Everyone who attends will receive a free book and nursery rhymes CD!
There will be a story time provided for children during the seminar.
Please join us for this free event!
If you have any questions or would like to register for this seminar email: libertyacademy@myfairpoint.net or call (603) 847-9070 by Febuary 3rd! |
| Nelson School PTO to Meet |  The next meeting of the Nelson School PTO will be Monday evening, February 6th, at 6:45 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. All residents interested in assisting with this year's 5th Annual PTO Auction are strongly urged to attend.
The auction will prove to be even bigger and better than in years past! Why? Because this year is the FIFTH ANNUAL PRO AUCTION!!
We hope you will come to this very important planning meeting on February 6th.
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| First Tuesday Tea |  February's First Tuesday Tea will be held at the Home of Sara Shepherd on Old Towne Road. We'll begin gathering at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 7th.
Mostly women attend the First Tuesday Tea, but occasionally men come and join join us as well.
We gather for tea and coffee and goodies on the First Tuesday morning of each month at 10:00. There is a different host(ess) each month. The host usually makes tea and coffee and makes one "goodie" but the people who come also show up with all sorts of food, muffins, coffee cake, fruit, cheese and crackers. You don't have to bring something to come, but most people do so there is usually a feast! If you'd like to join us, just give Sara a call at 847-9123, or drop her an email. Want to know more? |
| Nelson Town Caucus - February 8th
|  Please make plans to meet for the Nelson Town Caucus on Wednesday evening, February 8th, at 7:00 pm. The Caucus will be held at the Nelson Town Hall.
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| 'Wooden Dinosaur' CD Release Party
|  The Monadnock Folklore Society is hosting a CD Release Party and concert featuring 'Wooden Dinosaur' to celebrate the release of the band's second full length album 'Spaces'. The event takes place at the Nelson, NH Town all at 8:00 PM on Friday, February 10. Opening the show will be Michael Chorney & Dollar General.
Admission is $12/$9(senior, youth, or in advance online(www.monadnockfolk.org)).
"Wooden Dinosaur makes the kind of simple, stripped-down music that leaves you feeling nostalgic and longing for more." -NPR's All Songs Considered.
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| Nelson-Harrisville Joint Hike |  The Trails Committee and the Harris Center are sponsoring a hike on February 11th from 9:30 am until about noon. Here's the description from the Harris Center's web site:
Walkabout Along Wild and Scenic Bailey Brook
When: Sat, February 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Bailey Brook Falls, Nelson (Harris Center property)
Description: We'll travel the town of Nelson's new short trail to Bailey Brook Falls (on Harris Center land) and also see some of the nearby protected land in Nelson. This protected block now stretches from the Stoddard line for more than a mile along the brook ...
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| 2nd Saturday Contra Dance |  The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Nelson Second Saturday Contra Dance on February 11th, beginning at 8:00 pm, featuring Adina Gordon calling with 'Trip to Nelson'.
Based in Brattleboro, VT, Adina Gordon has called dances in 36 American states, as well as 3 Canadian provinces and Israel. 'Trip to Nelson' is a lively band with a full orchestral sound. They play with flair and flourish while still having a traditional sound. Anchored by veteran Gordon Peery at the piano, this band of teen musicians ...
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| Johnny Trombly Scholarship |  Applications are now available for the 2012 Johnny Trombly Scholarship. The Johnny Trombly Memorial Scholarship was established by the Monadnock Folklore Society in 2001, at the request of Bob McQuillen who provided an initial endowment. Named in honor of Bob's mentor, the Scholarship is awarded annually to an individual under the age of 18 who would like to study traditional New England contra dance music. The scholarship provides up to $500 for students to use for lessons, mentoring, music and dance camps, etc. The money is intended to be used directly for fees related to these opportunities, not for music, instruments, or other tangible items. In considering applications, the Monadnock Folklore Society board is open to creative ideas within these parameters.
Larry Ames
Monadnock Folklore Society
Scholarship information
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Candyce Fulford
on behalf of Moving In Step, a community project |
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