The selectmenâs meeting on Wednesday was short but informative. Kathy Vizard reported that the new lighting work was mostly complete at Town Hall. One fixture in the office proved defective and one outside light still needs to be changed. All lighting work should be completed very shortly. Jack Rose reported on the Planning Board. Apparently, when first formed it was supposed to have seven members, but over the years that number dropped to five members and two alternates. There is discussion on making the two alternates regular members thus bringing the number to seven and finding two others to be alternates. Jack also reported on the marketing of the Albany caps and tee-shirts. You can check them out on Facebook. Though the sales are not as much as hoped for (the initial outlay of funds from the Historical Society to cover the cost of making these items has not been recouped as yet) they have been selling. Sandie Vizard will be selling them at her salon, Creative Touch and DII Deli will as well. There were suggestions about other places to sell the caps and shirts: Pine Knoll Campground, Ragged Mountain, and Our Favorite Things. Stop by at one of the shops selling these collectibles and get yours. At a recent Sandwich Town selectmenâs meeting, Albany was thanked for helping keep the roads in Wonalancet clear and usable throughout the seasons.
World Fellowship: On Wednesday at 7:30pm learn about genetics and ecology from Dick Levins, Harvard School of Public Health professor. Sunday, August 23 at 10am Susan Letendre, New England Regional Coordinator for Witness for Peace will talk about Cuba: Connecting with Estranged Neighbors.
Gibson Center: Help out the Center by having a delicious pizza at Flatbreads on Tuesday, August 18 between 4 and 9pm. Get FREE tickets to M&Dâs opening night August 20 of Monty Python, Spamalot. Call 356-3231. In the afternoon take in the slide show of the Centerâs South Dakota trip.
Library: At 10:15am the Morning Book Group will discuss Jeannette Wintersonâs âWhy be Happy When You Could be Normal?â At 1pm itâs Sun Tai Chi with Pam Katz. On Wednesday at 10:30am itâs Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. At 6:30pm The Evening Book Group will discuss âBoys in the Boatâ by Daniel Brown. On Thursday at 10:30am itâs Story Time for Preschoolers as well as Story Time for ages 3 and up. At noon have lunch and learn with Sarah.
UNH Extension: Learn to live in harmony with nature by attending the 2015 NH Permaculture Day events Saturday, August 22 from 8am to 5pm at Inheritance Farm in Chichester. Thereâll be more than 30 activities on topics such as growing, harvesting, preparing and preserving food; herbs; mushrooms; raising farm animals; historic barns, and sustainable energy. Tickets are $35 for adults, children 6-15 are $10 and those under 5 are free. Go to Eventbrite on line for tickets.
Dan Sdankus is home recuperating from his latest knee operation. Though he is still in pain and unable to get around very well, at least he is home. Stop by and wish him well.
A number of events are coming up in the next couple of weeks that are of interest. On August 20 Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, and Herchel Bernardi star in âThe Frontâ at Bethlehem Colonial Theaterâs final show of the White Mountain Film Festival. Complementary refreshments are served on the patio starting at 6:30pm. The movie begins at 7:30pm. On August 22 and 23 there will be a Bach Festival at the First Church of Christ, Congregational in North Conway. A municipal organist from Portland, Maine will be there along with a chorus and soloists. Tickets are $20 in advance at the UPS Store and Milford Flooring. At the door the price is $25.