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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: 02/09 |
| Upcoming
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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:
* Warrant Articles Closing Date
* First Tuesday Tea
@ the home of Sara Shepherd on Old Towne Road
* GaMe NiGhT @ the LiBrArY!
7:00 until 9:00 pm
Olivia Rodham Memorial Library
February 8th:
* 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
February 15th:
* NELLs Luncheon
12:30 pm
Cherry Garden Chinese Restaurant
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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!
Can You Spell 'Twinkly'?
 [I didn't even know there was such a word, unless it came from the 'Twilight' series!] 'Twinkly' and over 100 other words in more than twenty rounds were spelled correctly during yesterday's Nelson Elementary School Annual Spelling Bee held in the Multi-Purpose Room. Students in grades 4 through 6 had been practicing for weeks. At one-thirty in the afternoon the entire school as well as guests had gathered to begin the Bee which was led by Mrs. Roach, 3rd and 4th Grade teacher. By two-ten, only four students remained of the over a dozen who had begun. These four students battled back-and-forth for several more rounds while the tension grew in the room. No one dared miss a word, as each of them had already missed one word in previous rounds.
Finally, just before the buses were to arrive, the Bee was over!
We are very happy to let you know that the winner was 6th grader Sarah Cucchi. Molly Gray, from the 4th grade, came in as the runner-up and may be the 'stand-in' for Sarah if Sarah cannot attend the State Bee. We know that Sarah will be a very fine representative from Nelson School when she goes to the State Spelling Bee next month to be held in Concord. But what is so remarkable about Sarah's triumph is this ... just three weeks ago Sarah had undergone major surgery to remove a tumor from her head. This tumor was caused by a disease called Langerhan Cell Hystosis. It is rare and they don't fully understand what causes it, but at least they know how to treat it!
Congratulations to both of the girls, Molly and Sarah. Fantastic performance!
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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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| 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 two of our esteemed Representatives, Lucy Mcvitty Weber and Tara Sad. 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. Representative Lucy Mcvitty Weber, who is thrilled to have been invited to speak, 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? |
| GaMe NiGhT @ the LiBrArY! |  Join us Tuesday, February 7th, at 7:00 pm for another GaMe NiGhT @ the LiBrArY! Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served.
In January a record breaking crowd of 26 people turned out for Game Night at the Library. We played Scrabble, Quiddler, Mexican Train Dominoes, Rummikub, and assorted other games. A good time was had by all. We encourage you to join us this month. Please come and bring your favorite game if you like, or get your favorite card game going. We'll just see what develops.
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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| 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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| NELLs Luncheon - Change the Date
| There is a change in the NELLs date this month because the First Tuesday Tea falls on February 7th -- the day before the NELLs would usually meet. We have been asked to move the NELLs to the following week so they are not back-to-back.
 The NELLs Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 15th, at 12:30 pm at the Cherry Garden Chinese Restaurant where we have gone several times before -- good food and easy parking! Please make your reservation by Tuesday, February 14th by return email or call Bert at 847-9945 or Priscilla at 847-3264.
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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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