YARD WASTE PICK UP IN HAMPTON
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| HAMPTON | Hampton's public works department will conduct curbside pickup of yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, pine needles, etc.) during the week of April 28, with pickup on residents' normal rubbish collection days. |
| Residents are reminded to put this material in either biodegradable paper bags or loose in trash barrels and free of any trash or paper products, as this material will be composted. Twigs, branches or brush may only be taken to the transfer station and will not be picked up at the curb. |
| For more information, call the public works department at (603) 926-3202 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
HAMPTON UMC HOLDS SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
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| HAMPTON | A spring rummage sale will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church, located at 525 Lafayette Road. |
| Clothing for men, women and children, plus household and miscellaneous items, will be available. For more information, call the church office at (603) 926-2702. |
TROOP 177 SEEKS YARD SALE DONATIONS
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| HAMPTON | It's that time of year again - time to clean out the garage, the attic, and the entire house as Hampton Boy Scout Troop 177 seeks donations for their annual spring yard sale. |
| The Scouts are currently accepting donations for this year's two-day event, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 at the St. James Masonic Lodge, located on Tide Mill Road in Hampton. No televisions, computers, microwaves or clothes are needed. |
| To arrange item pick-up, or for more information, contact Larry and Debbie Marsolais at (603) 926-5570; Bud and Lois Desrochers at (603) 926-5717; Guy and Davina Larivee at (603) 926-3993; Don and Janice Flynn at (603) 929-6692; or Jayne Cypher at (603) 929-7179. |
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
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| HAMPTON | A spring rummage sale will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, located at 127 Winnacunnet Road in Hampton. |
| The community is invited to visit this annual sale for all kinds of fun, food and finds. The all-day café serves an array of tasty treats for adults and kids alike, and the Mother's Day and Treasure areas offer unusual and delightful gifts. The Garden Party and Cook's Corner now include the Potting Shed, along with plants that will enhance anyone's home indoors and out this spring. |
| The rummage sale will be held rain or shine in Fellowship Hall, so don't miss the fun. For more information, call the church office at (603) 926-2837. |
ANTIQUE EVALUATION AT NARFE MEETING
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| HAMPTON | The next meeting of NARFE, Seacoast Chapter 1790, Active and Retired Federal Employees, will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Old Salt/ Lamie's Tavern, located on Lafayette Road in Hampton. |
| The meeting will feature Harvey Webber, who will evaluate antiques; members are encouraged to bring along an interesting piece for Webber to evaluate. |
| Lunch from the Old Salt menu will be at 12:30 p.m. following the meeting. For more information, call (603) 929-4915. |
COMEDY AMONG FRIENDS
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| HAMPTON | Tickets are now on sale to see nationally-known comedian Jimmy Dunn, performing live onstage at the Winnacunnet Community Auditorium on Friday, May 9. |
| Doors open at 7 p.m. for this PG-rated event, the proceeds of which will benefit the Friends of Winnacunnet Foundation. The auditorium is located on Alumni Drive in Hampton. Dunn is best known for his television performances on "Fan Attic," "Sox Appeal," Comedy Central, and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." He will be joined by Jess Casciano and Rich Ceisler. |
| THE SHOW IS THIS SPRING'S FUNDRAISER FOR THE FRIENDS OF WINNACUNNET FOUNDATION. SEATS ARE GIVEN ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. TICKETS ARE $20 EACH AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT WHS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND FOUNDATION MEMBERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (603) 926-7850 OR VISIT WWW.WINNACUNNETFOUNDATION.ORG |
TURKEY SUPPER AT EXETER UMC
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| EXETER | Exeter United Methodist Church invites the public to a Turkey Supper on Saturday, May 10 at 5 p.m. Cost for the meal is $8 for adults and $4 for children under age 12. |
| The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, homemade pies for dessert and choice of beverage. |
| The church is located at 307 Epping Road (Route 27) in Exeter. Treat Mom, bring a friend or come alone - all are invited. For more information, call the church at (603) 772-6625. |
SAMOM HOLDS HUGE SALE
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| PORTSMOUTH | Seacoast Area Mothers of Multiples (SAMOM) will hold their semi-annual clothing and equipment sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little Harbour Elementary School, located at 50 Clough Drive in Portsmouth. |
| The site offers free parking, and is handicap- and stroller-accessible. There is no admission fee. |
| This huge sale offers the public a chance to purchase good quality, gently used items at affordable prices. It is organized like a store, sorted by categories and sizes. Items include children's clothing, baby equipment, furniture, toys, books, feeding and bath accessories, bedding, maternity clothes and much more. A portion of the proceeds raised through the sale benefit the non-profit SAMOM club to cover operating expenses. For more information about the group visit www.samomclub.org. |
FRIENDS' SALE HAS IT ALL
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| KENSINGTON | The Friends of the Kensington Library will host a plant, book, bake and yard sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kensington Grange Hall, located on Route 150 across from the library. |
| Great books at low prices are available for all ages. Plus, local "Green Thumbs" can get a running start on their gardens with beautiful, inexpensive perennial plants for sale. Kids can plant their own seedling for free, too. A selection of baked goods will be available, and there's plenty of time to shop for treasures at the yard sale. Yard sale table rental space is available; for more information, call Carl at (603) 772-4508. For details about this event call the library at (603) 772-5022. |
GREATNESS
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| To the Editor: |
| Thank you for publishing Jerry McConnell's "My View." |
| I must admit, I do not always agree with Jerry's columns. However, besides Jerry being an excellent and articulate writer, one can feel the passion in his writing. This man is alive and contributes to life. |
| To his disgruntled readers: Step back and listen to the feelings behind the words, and you just may appreciate the greatness in this man. |
| Anthony J. Curro |
| Hampton |
AWARENESS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING
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| To the Editor: |
| I was thrilled to see the article by Liz Premo regarding autism and Autism Awareness Month in the April 18 edition of the Atlantic News. |
| With 1 in 150 children (and their families) affected by autism it is truly an epidemic. More awareness brings more understanding. More understanding brings more opportunities for those affected by autism to live a full and included life in their communities. |
| While caring for a child on the autistic spectrum can be a daunting (not to mention exhausting) task, it is important to remember what children with autism have to offer if given the chance. If they are given the right therapies and supports in school and at home, they can overcome many of the obstacles that are present when they are very young. |
| Inclusion in public schools provides them with an education and the necessary backdrop to learn to navigate the social world. As a result of growing awareness and understanding of their abilities, more and more children on the autistic spectrum are attending school beyond high school and finding rewarding careers in their areas of interest. |
| It would be hard to find any individual who was not somehow affected by someone on the autism spectrum. They are your family members, neighbors, students, peers, and co-workers. So during this Autism Awareness Month continue to spread awareness of this epidemic and better understanding for those who have it. |
| By the way, important individuals in our history are believed to have had autism, like Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein - pretty good company to be in if you ask me! |
| Melanie Muns |
| Hampton |
