BRENTWOOD — Kick off the summer with a free lunch at the First Baptist Church of Brentwood, starting at noon Thursday, June 20 — the first day of summer.
Barbecued chicken will be on the menu, with sides, desserts and beverage, at no charge. Donations in any amount are welcome but not necessary.
What is necessary is that you come, eat great, nourishing food and enjoy wonderful fellowship around the tables.
The First Baptist Church of Brentwood is located at 201 North Road, at the intersection of North Road and Route 125.
A free lunch is one more way we seek to answer the question, “What in the world are we doing to make this world a better place?”
The First Baptist Church of Brentwood is New Hampshire’s oldest active Baptist church, serving the area since 1771.
Summer program takes over PARC
PLAISTOW — The Plaistow Area Recreational Complex (PARC) at 51 Old County Rd will be closed to the public during their Summer Recreation Program.
This program runs for seven weeks, from June 24 to Aug. 9. To ensure the safety of the campers, PARC will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Smith Field (Ingalls Terrace) and Pollard Park (Town Green) will remain open daily from dawn to dusk.
Conservation easements Q&A
EAST KINGSTON — Learn about the conservation easement process and ask questions of experts at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road.
Hosted by the East Kingston Conservation Commission, the program will include take-home materials and feature Hal Bodwell, a former dairy farmer and conservation easement owner with easements in both East Kingston and Kensington.
Also on the panel are Brian Hotz, VP of Land Conservation at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests; and Amy MacDonald, conservation easement owner in East Kingston.
Duane Hyde, Land Conservation Director at Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (SELT), is also on the panel. SELT has conserved tens of thousands of acres, including Monahan Farm and Bodwell Farm.
Registration is not required. Email inquiries to EKconservation@gmail.com.
Grief support workshop
EXETER — Rockingham VNA & Hospice will offer “Father’s Day Without Dad,” a one-day grief support workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Exeter Hospital, conference rooms 1A and 1B, 4 Alumni Dr.
This one-day grief support workshop will discuss the phases and cycles of grief, and share ways to memorialize, honor and celebrate your father’s memory. Gather together with others who are also feeling the absence of Dad during this Father’s Day holiday.
It may be your first Father’s Day without him, or it may be many years later, all are welcome to attend. Each group member will receive grief support resources and information to continue with the next steps for healing through this loss.
Registration is required. To sign up, call Hillary Coughlin at 603-660-4528.
Community shredding
PLAISTOW — The Friends of Plaistow Public Library will hold a shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 15, at Plaistow Library, 85 Main St.
There is a $10 charge for a bankers size box or three boxes for $25.
No need to get out of your car.
Calling all pit
masters
HAMPSTEAD —Registration is now open for this year’s third annual Hampstead Civic Club Amateur BBQ Competition taking place during Hampstead’s 4th of July celebration on Saturday, June 29.
Show off your skills and compete for the coveted Pig Trophy and the title of Hampstead’s Pit Master of Year!
To participate, register online at www.hampsteadcivicclub.org.
Garden Tour upcoming
HAMPSTEAD — Hampstead Garden Club members welcome you to a tour of personal gardens and hardscapes in the Hampstead area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Cookies and light refreshments will be served at some garden sites.
Hampstead Congregational Church will be selling box lunches and offering public restrooms.
Kari Allard is planning an “Art and Bloom” show at the church as well!
Tickets are $20 and will be sold at the library two weeks prior to the event as well as at the Hampstead Museum the day of the walk.
For additional Garden Club events open to the public, visit www.hampsteadgarden.org.
Senior cookout
PLAISTOW — Plaistow Elder Affairs will host a senior cookout at noon Tuesday, July 9, at the Town Green, 145 Main St.
Grab your favorite Hawaiian Shirt for a delightful afternoon filled with excitement. Indulge in hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, and chips. Experience the tropical delight of Hawaiian Shaved Ice from Kona Ice and enjoy musical entertainment by J Daggett.
RSVP’s are reserved exclusively for Plaistow residents until July 1.
After July 1, non-residents are welcome to join. Reserve your spot with Jenn in the Plaistow Recreation Department, email recreation@plaistow.com or call 603-382-5200 ext. 204.
Author to discuss Civil War
EPPING — The Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire will host its final meeting of the season at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, at the Harvey-Mitchell Library, 151 Main St. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please note: there are no meetings in July or August.
Derek D. Maxfield, historian and author, will discuss his book, “Man of Fire: William Tecumseh Sherman in the Civil War.”
The author will be selling and signing books at this event.
The Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire meets nine times a year and welcomes anyone with an interest in history. It was founded in May 1991 and is a 501 © non-profit organization.
For future meeting dates and more information, visit www.cwrt-nh.org or call Bill at 978-994-4717.