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Salem Regular Meetings & Events

American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Post #63, 38 Millville Street, third Monday, 7 p.m. Artists Association of Greater Salem, Kelley Library, Conf. Room, second Thursday, 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Board of Selectmen meetings, Town Hall (Knightly Room); first, second, and fourth Monday. 7 p.m.

Budget Committee meetings, Town Hall (Knightly Room), second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Cancer Support meetings, Granite State Baptist Church, 1 Sand Hill Road, first and third Monday, 6 – 7:30 p.m. CHADD–Nashua-Windham Chapter, Windham Presbyterian Church, third Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Conservation Commission meetings, Town Hall (Knightly Room), first Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Council on Aging meetings, Ingram Senior Center, fourth Tuesday of April, May, June, August, September and October, 11 a.m. (890-2190) Democratic Town Committee, Kelley Library, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Diabetes Support Group, Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Suite Way, third Wednesday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Disabled American Veterans, W.T. Barron Chapter 25, American Legion, second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. Domestic Abuse Support Group, (confidential), Call A Safe Place, 890-6392 for more information. Exchange Club, Jonathan’s (Park Plane Lanes), Thursdays, 12 p.m. Families Cope, Kelley Library, Room B, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon Garden Club meetings, Salemhaven Nursing Home, second Tuesday , 7 p.m. Greater Salem Artists Association, Kelley Library, second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission meetings, at the Museum, 310 Main Street, at the call of the chairman. Historic Society, Salem, Old Town Hall (310 Main Street), second Tuesday, March through November at 7:30 p.m. Housing Authority meetings, Housing Authority, 70 Telfer Circle, Second Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Interdenominational Prayer Group, North Salem United Methodist Church, every Sunday evening Kelley Library Trustees meetings, at the Library, 234 Main Street, 10 times per year, date and time set at each meeting. Kiwanis, Salem Boys’ & Girls’ Club, 2nd Monday, 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus, 37 Main Street, 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Lions Club, Salem Boys & Girls Club, second Tuesday, at noon and Black Water Grill, third Thursday, at 7 p.m. Machine Knitting Club, Kelley Library, Room B, first Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon. Masons, Spicket Lodge No. 85, 107 Main Street, second Thursday of the month. Military Moms, Boys’ & Girls’ Club, 2nd Thursday, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Mom’s Club of Salem, Kelley Library, fourth Monday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Order of the Eastern Star, Spicket Lodge No. 85, 107 Main Street, third Friday. Overeaters Anonymous, Kelley Library, Room B, Fridays, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Planning Board meetings, Town Hall, second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Recreation Advisory Committee meetings, Town Hall (Conference Room), first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Refunder’s Group, Kelley Library, Lanc Room, third Saturday, 9am – noon. Rotary Club of Greater Salem, Rockingham Park (Belmont Room 1), Fridays, 7:30 a.m.

Salem Family Resources–Success By 6 Grandparents as Parents Support Group

Groups, third Friday, 9:30 a.m. at Greater Salem Caregivers. 287 Lawrence Road (Foss School Building). (898-5493) Cindy Jury, Executive Director, Salem Family Resources–Success By 6

Salem Community Emergency Response Team, Kelley Library, small conf. room,

second Wednesday, 6 p.m. Anyone over 21 is welcome. Salem Crossing #2, Kelley Library, Room B, third Wednesday, 7 – 8 p.m. Salem Crossing #3/Rockingham Commons, Kelley Library, Room B, third Monday, 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Salem Museum, 310 Main Street, Open Mondays, 2 – 5 p.m. (890-2280) Salem NH Citizen Corps, Knightly Meeting Room, Town Hall, second Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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Salem Republican Town Committee, first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at the Kelley Library, contact Jeff Hatch at jefhatch@msn.com or 548-7418. Salem Senior Services, open Mon. – Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Salem Teen Social Center, Kelley Library, Room B, first Thursday, 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. Salem Writers Group, Kelley Library, Conf. Room, second Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon. Salem Youth Hockey, Kelley Library, Room B, second Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Son’s of Union Vets & Auxiliary, Kelley Library, Room B, fourth Saturday,

12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Pleasant Street Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Winning Speakers Club, Senior Center, Lowell Road, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Women’s Club (GFWC) Salem Chapter, Kelley Library, Beshara Room, first Tuesday, noon – 2 p.m. (No July, August or December) Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings, Town Hall, first Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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Ararat Armenian Congregational Church

2 Salem Street • Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m.

Centerpoint Community Church

101 School Street • Sunday Services, 10 a.m.

Grace Assembly of God

199 Zion Hill Road • Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Granite State Baptist Church

1 Sand Hill Road • Sunday Services, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Hannah Tenney United Methodist Church

290 Main Street• Sunday Worship and Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Faith Bible Chapel

Meets at American Legion Hall, 38 Milville Street • Worship Service, 8:30 a.m., 7 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

First Congregational Church, UCC

15 Lawrence Road • Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.

Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church,

200 Lawrence Road • Masses: Sat., 4 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m.; Weekdays: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Rosary, 8:40 a.m., Mass, 9 a.m.

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Community Events

Friday, May 28

The Derry Salem Elks will hold a Jazz Night from 6:30-10 p.m. featuring the Nick Goumas Quartet and a prime rib dinner. There is a cost for the tickets. For more information, contact the Lodge at 898-7941.

Saturday, May 29

Kids, bring your bikes down to the Kiwanis Club of Salem’s Bike Safety Day, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Salem High School parking lot (rain or shine). Bring your camera and take a photo with the Boston Red Sox World Series trophy. Register your bike and receive a free helmet (while supplies last). There will be bicycle safety checks, free bike raffles and giveaways, free safety kits, and lots of prizes and surprises.

Memorial Day – Monday, May 31

Commemorative Services honoring fallen heroes of all America’s wars will be held on May 31, beginning with a parade, which will start from Salem High School at 1 p.m. The parade will march down Geremonty Drive and right on Main Street to Veterans Park, where a program will pay homage to the more than a million warriors in all of our nation’s wars who paid the supreme sacrifice. Salem acting Town Manager, Dr. Henry LaBranche, long-time chief administrator of Salem’s public schools, will be the main speaker at the Memorial Day ceremonies. The public is invited to refreshments at VFW Post 8546, 42 North Broadway, following the program.

Tuesday, June 1

The Supervisors of the Checklist of Salem,

New Hampshire will be in session from 7-8 p.m. on the lower level of the Municipal Office Building. Residents may register to vote, make changes or corrections to their existing data, or switch their party affiliation at this session. This will be the last opportunity for a voter to change their party before the September 14 State Primary. A picture ID and proof of domicile is required. (A driver’s license is acceptable.) Naturalized citizens must show a passport or documented citizenship papers. Residents may also register to vote or change their party with the Town Clerk at any time during regular office hours through June 1.

Friday, June 4

The first annual Edmond Lo Memorial Pasta

Night Fundraiser, which will feature a raffle to raise money for the SSG Edmond Lo Memorial Scholarship Fund, will be held at the Derry-Salem Elks, 39 Shadow Lake Road, Salem, from 5-8 p.m. For tickets or more information, e-mail events@ memoriesoffedmondlo.com, or visit www. memoriesofedmondlo.com.

Saturday, June 5

The CVS Store of the Rockingham Mall, Salem, will sponsor a Penny Raffle Social to

benefit the Easter Seals of New Hampshire

at the VFW Hall on River Street, Methuen, MA. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the raffle prizes will be drawn at 6 p.m.

The Dr. Lewis F. Soule School, 173 South Policy Street, Salem, will be holding a yard sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Rent a 10-foot space for a small fee. This will be a prime location for yard sale hunters. All proceeds go to supporting the Soule School PTA and family fun nights. If you are interested in renting a space, contact Noreen at 898- 3229 or anjfan@aol.com.

Community Events

The Derry-Salem Elks Lodge 2226, 39 Shadow Lake Road, Salem, will hold a family event fundraiser at noon to benefit the Veterans of NH, featuring Dr. Humble and Company Blue’s Band. The event will also include dinner, featuring ribs, barbeque chicken, smoked ham, sausage, coleslaw, Dean’s beans, corn on the cob, corn bread, seasoned potatoes, and watermelon. There is a small donation to attend. Children’s portions will be available. Purchase tickets by May 24. For more information, call 898-7941.

Annual Derry-Salem Elks blessing of the bikes is scheduled for June 5 at noon, at the Lodge, 39 Shadow Lake Road, Salem. This event is sponsored to help veterans services.

Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6

A Huge Fundraising Yard Sale to benefit to the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days at 19 Butler Street, Salem.

Sunday, June 6

The Salem High School Student Council

will be cooking breakfast for Salem Senior

Citizens from 8-10:30 a.m. at the high school, 44 Geremonty Drive. All Salem Senior Citizens are welcome to come and enjoy breakfast.

Saturday, June 12

The American Legion Ernest W. Young Post 63, 38 Millville St., Salem, will hold a Dignified Flag Disposal at 11 a.m. All American flags that have become worn or faded will be fittingly destroyed in a respectful and honorable service of tribute, memory, and love. Members from all veterans’ organizations, the military, and community are invited to participate. Anyone wishing to dispose of an unserviceable flag may bring them to the ceremony, or call Enrico Casaletto at 898-1150.

Saturday, July 10

Salemhaven Nursing/Rehab Center, a non-profit organization, will sponsor a Yankee Pride fundraiser, New England

Tradesman Tailgate Emporium, featuring

over 100 vendors offering New England- made products and services. The event will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Salem High School parking lot, Geremonty Drive, Salem. All proceeds to benefit the Salemhaven van fund. Crafters and venders interested in renting space can contact Emily Nutter for information at 893-5586, or by e-mail at Enutter@salemhaven.com.

Starting Wednesday, July 21

The Town of Salem Recreation Department announces the opening of the Salem Farmers Market on July 21 at Hedgehog Park, Route 38, Salem. The market will be open every Wednesday, from 3-7 p.m., bringing fresh, farm-grown products and our community together weekly. For Information and/or an application for farms interested in participating, please contact Jane Lang, Market Manager, at salemfarmers market@comcast.net, or call 339-8424.

Saturday, August 28

The Woodbury High School Classes of 1964

and 1965 will hold a joint Class Reunion at the Wyndham Boston Andover Hotel, 123 Old River Road, Andover, MA, from 6-11 p.m. There is a cost for the tickets, which will include dinner and dancing. For more information, contact Kathy (Pasters) LaGrasse by e-mail at jazz519@comcast. net, or Donna (Ellis) Oldeman by e-mail at donna1965woodbury@yahoo.com.

Salem Church Services

Greater Salem Vineyard Fellowship

Meets at Salem High School, Auditorium • Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m.

North Salem United Methodist Church

389 North Main Street • Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 9 a.m.

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church

8 Pleasant Street • Sunday Worship and Sunday School, 9:00 a.m.

Rockingham Christian Church

5 Industrial Way, Unit #2 • Sunday Worship & Children’s Church, 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. • www.rccsalem.com

Salem Bible Church

11 Ermer Road (off Rte. 111) • Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., Eve. Worship, 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. • Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m.

St. David’s Episcopal Church

Main Street (across from Kelley Library) • Sunday Services, 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

33 Main Street • Masses: Sat., 4:15 p.m., Sun., 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m.; Weekdays: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Rosary 6:50 a.m., Mass, 7:15 a.m.; Wed., Rosary, 6:50 a.m., Eucharistic Service 7:15 a.m., Evening Mass, 6:30 p.m.

Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church

171 Zion Hill Road • Sunday Services, 8 a.m., 9 a.m.; • Fellowship Hour 10 a.m.

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Library

Thursday, June 3

The Kelley Library will hold a Movie Night at 7 p.m. at the Library. This month’s selection from our Classic Movies of the 1940s and 1950s series is Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

Tuesday, June 8

The Salem Historic Society and Bruce D. Heald will join together to share the

“History of the B&M Railroad” at the

Kelley Library at 7 p.m. Join the discussion with this published historian as he reveals the railroading history of the Salem area.

Wednesday, June 9

The Kelley Library’s Non-Fiction Book Group will hold this month’s discussion on Factory Girls, written by Leslie Chang, at 7 p.m. The discussion will be led by our reference librarian. Stop by the library to take out a copy of the book.

Saturday, June 12

In partnership with the Kelley Library, the Salem Animal Rescue League will hold a Pet Wellness Fair in the Beshara Room and Lower Lobby of the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Got a question about your pet? Come ask the experts. Veterinarians, nutritionists, groomers, and other pet experts will be on-site to answer your questions.

School Activities

Starting Now

Salem Family Resources-Success By 6 is now accepting registrations for its popular

summer Parenting & Play Groups. Parents

and their young children meet once a week with a group leader for fun, age-appropriate children’s learning activities, stories, a snack, parent support, and discussions about raising children. Friday field trips to local, low-cost/no-cost destinations for families with young children are also planned. Groups run from June 22 through August 6. Registration information is available by contacting Salem Family Resources at info@salemfamilyresources. org, or by calling 898-5493.

Wednesday, June 2

A retirement reception for Joyce

Sherwood-Pike is scheduled from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Elementary School library. This event is open to the public, and all past and current students and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Mrs. Pike has been a teacher in the Salem School District since 1989. Throughout her 20 years at Lancaster, she has taught first-, second-, and fourth-grade students.

Sports & Recreation

Monday, June 14

Salem Youth Baseball is proud to announce the return of its Celebrity Golf Tournament at Merrimack Valley Country Club. All of the proceeds from the tournament will go towards funding our investment in lighting up the Babe Ruth field at Michele Park. Come and spend the day golfing with some of your favorite local celebrities including Rick Miller, Bill Lee, Joe Morgan, John Tudor and more. There is a fee per person, which includes green and cart fees, goodie bag, and after tourney banquet. The tournament will start promptly at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. For more information, contact Dan Dippo at either 898-3696, or 508-249-3954. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12