The Albany Historical Society will hold its meeting on June 17 (not June 19 as erroneously stated in the newsletter) at Banners Restaurant. Meet at the restaurant at 11 am and enjoy lunch (on you). Membership dues of $5 will be due in January. A sign-up sheet will be available for those who would like to volunteer at the museum during the coming summer months. The museum is scheduled to open twice a month during July, August , September and one weekend in October. Joining the Historical Society is a great way to learn more about Albanyâs history and working (or just visiting the museum) will give you an opportunity to browse through the historic material.
The Be Kind Festival returns to the Valley on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. Friday there will be a Candle of Hope ceremony sponsored by Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice at 7pm. Call them at 356-7006 for further information.
Waldorf School: Today from 10 to noon thereâs an Early Childhood Open House. Meet the teachers and learn about Waldorfâs approach to early childhood education. There will be activities and a puppet play too. On May 27 at 8:30am come and observe a kindergarten in action. If you have questions, call 447-3168.
Gibson Center; Donât miss âThe Butlerâ playing on Tuesday after lunch. From 11am to noon on Thursday, May 15 there will be a Blood Pressure Clinic in the dining room. On Wednesday, May 21 from 9:30 to 5pm join friends on a trip to Portland Museum of Art. Call 356-3231 to reserve your seat. Once again, the Center will sponsor the AARP Driver Safety Program taught by Dan Andrews. It will run on June 13 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Lunch can be had at the Centerâs dining room or you may bring your own. Participants may be eligible for a discount on their automobile insurance. Call 356-3231 or Dan Andrews at 383-4998 to register.
Library: Monday at noon there is an Early Childhood Mental Health meeting. At six itâs Open MIC time. Tuesday at 10:30am itâs Spring Story Time for Twos and at 6:30pm Sue Solar will speak about self publishing and lead a discussion of âWho Will Water the Flowers?â On Wednesday at 10:30am itâs Spring Story Time for Babies. On Thursday at 10:30am itâs Spring Story Time for Threes and Fours. At 6:30pm Sue Rose leads the Bhutan Program.
UNH Extension: In collaboration with Beginning Farmers of New Hampshire, the Extension will hold a âTools for the Small Farmâ event on Sunday, May 18 from 2 to 5pm at MiVida Garden, 274 Savary Road, Madison. Topics include maintenance and care and proper use of tools. There will be tools on display and you are welcome to bring your tools from yesteryear. For more information call Olivia Saunders at 447-3834. The ServSafe program for food managers certification course and exam will be held on Wednesday from 8:30am to 5pm at Lemon Grass Restaurant in Moultonborough. The cost is $140. For further information call 447-3834. Donât forget that kids (ages 5-18) love gardening. Sign your child up for the 4-H Gardening Club run by Amanda Royce. Call the number above by May 15 to register or for further information.
Bears are on the rampage it seems. As you may have read in the paper on Wednesday, Terry Leavitt had a run in with a bear who apparently was attracted to her car parked in Birch Hill. Her mom, Mary, reports that there was a bear and truck altercation on Bald Hill Road. The bear was able to run off into the woods. Watch out for wildlife especially at this time of year.
Sunday at 7pm in Theater in the Wood the Cold River Radio Show will highlight The Defibulators, a rowdy and witty performance says the Washington Post. Also highlighted is Andy Davis, Albanyâs own storyteller. Tickets are available at www.coldriverradio.com or at White Birch Books.
On Tuesday, May 13 from 2-4pm at the Tri-County CAP building in Chocorua there will be a Carroll County Public Health Advisory Council Meeting. Dr. Jose Montero, Director of the Division of Public Health Services and Joseph Harding, Director of the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services will be speaking. If you are interested in participating, call Terri Fraser Hooper at 301-1252.
Carol Munroe has returned home from Florida where she spent the winter. Welcome back Carol. Glad you had a great time.
Congratulations to Ariel Hanley and Raymond Harris on the birth of their daughter, Layla Elizabeth McNulty-Harris born April 8. Congratulations also to the maternal grandparents Janice Chubbuck of Conway, Dennis Hanley of Taunton, Massachusetts and Neal Hatch of Conway and the paternal grandparents, James and Susan Harris of Freedom.
Itâs cleanup time for the Valley. Though last weekend was the official date to clean up the area, thereâs no harm in continuing to pick up what you may note as rubbish in your neighborhood. The weather seems to have warmed up enough to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Have a great week.