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Hudson Regular Meetings & Events


60 and Over Coffee Club, Rec. Center, 9 – 11 a.m., every Tuesday. Alvirne Booster Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Wednesday. Alvirne Touchdown Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Monday. American Legion Post 48 & Auxiliary, Legion hall, 7 p.m., first Monday.


Awana Club, New Life Christian Church, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday. (from Sept. 23–May 26) Open to children age 3 to grade 5. For info or to register: 598-9000. Beekeeping Association, Rec. Center, 7:30 p.m., first Saturday.


Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., first, second, and fourth Tuesday.


Budget Committee, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Thursday.


Greater Hudson Business Network, Valentino’s, 142 Lowell Road, Friday mornings, 8 a.m. For information, contact Mike Falzone at 320-8020. Cable Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., third Tuesday. Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Monday. Fleet Reserve Association, VFW Post, 7 p.m., third Thursday.


Free Movies, basement of the New Beginnings Child Care Center, Hudson, 6 p.m. Call Reverand David Bailey 895-9534 for more information. Friends of Alvirne Ice Hockey, Alvirne High School, 7 p.m., every other Tuesday. Friends of Alvirne Music, Alvirne Band Room, 7 p.m., first Thursday.


Friends of Alvirne Swim Team, Alvirne Library, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month.


Friends of the Library of Hudson, NH, Rogers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, 7 p.m., third Tuesday, every other month (except June – August) Friends of Hudson Natural Resources, Town Hall, 7 p.m., second Monday. GFWC Hudson Community Club, Checkers Restaurant, 7 p.m., first Wednesday.


GFWC Hudson Junior Club, George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, 7 p.m., second Wednesday.


Hannah Dustin Quilter’s Guild, Hudson Community Center, 9 a.m., first Monday (except June through August) Hudson Area Moms Club, 10 a.m., Last Wednesday (except December) Hudson Boy Scout Troop 21, Wattannick Grange Hall, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Hudson Cub Scout Pack 21 & 791, Hills Garrison Cafeteria, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Hudson Democrats, Rodgers Memorial Library, last Thursday, 7 p.m. Historical Society, Alvirne Hills House, 7 p.m., fourth Wedneday. Hudson Lions Club, Valentino’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., second and last Monday.


Hudson Senior Council on Aging activities, Community Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., every Wednesday and Thursday. Hudson/Litchfield Rotary, Hudson SAU Building, 7:30 a.m., every Thursday.


Hudson United Soccer Club Board Meetings, Hudson Police Community Room, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday.


Kiwanis, Kiwanis Hall, 7 p.m., first and third Monday. (If Monday is a holiday, call 883-0374.)


Knights of Columbus, St. Kathryn Parish Hall, 7:30 p.m., first Wednesday. Library Trustees, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., third Wednesday. Lions Club of Hudson Bingo, Kiwanis Hall, 4 p.m., second Saturday. Marine Corps League, VFW Hall, 7:30 p.m., last Tuesday.


Movie Night, Hudson Community Center, 7 p.m., first Friday of the month (October to May)


Nashua-Hudson Toastmasters, Nashua Public Library, 6:30 p.m., first and third Wednesday.


Nottingham West Lions Club, Hudson Police Department Community Room, 7 p.m., first and third Tuesday.


Open Space Subcommittee, Town Hall, 7 p.m., fourth Thursday. Planning Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m., first, second, and fourth Wednesday. Recreation Committee, Rec. Center, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday. School Board, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 6:30 p.m., first and third Monday. Sewer Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:30 p.m., second Thursday. Sons of the American Legion, Legion Hall, 8 p.m., first Monday.


TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), First Baptist Church, Tuesdays, 3:45-4:15 p.m. for weigh in, and 4:15-5:00 p.m. for the meeting.


Tot Playgroup, Rec Center (Merrifield Park during summer months), 9:30 a.m., every Thursday. Trustees of the Trust Fund, Town hall, 3:00 p.m. fourth Thursday. VFW & Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., second Monday VFW Men’s Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., first Monday Water Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:00 p.m., third Wednesday Wattannick Grange, Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m., first and third Monday (889-5575) Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday


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Saturday, July 24 The fourth annual Jeff Roome Charity Auction to benefit the Jeff Roome Sports Foundation will be held at the King’s Court (next to Nan King Restaurant), 222 Central Street, Hudson, at 7 p.m. The event will feature live music performed by the Souled Out Show Band. A small donation/ticket purchase required in advance or at the door.


Saturday, August 7 A Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection will be held at the Nashua Public Works Garage, 6 Riverside Street, Nashua, from 8 a.m. to noon for residents of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Pelham, and Windham. There is a small user fee per vehicle, with additional charges for electronics recycling. For more information and a complete list of accepted items, visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw, or call 424-2240.


Thursday, August 12 – Sunday, August 15 Mark your calendars! Hudson’s Old Home Days, sponsored by the Hudson Historical Society, will be held at the Alvirne Hills House (across from Alvirne High School on Route 102) on Thursday, August 12 from 5-10 p.m.; Friday, August 13, from 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, August 14, from noon-11 p.m.; and Sunday, August 15, from noon-5 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides, games, lots of great food, music, crafts and vendors, demonstrations, a fireworks display on Saturday evening, and much more. It’s also a chance to take a tour of the historical old Hills House. Come on down and enjoy lots of great fun for the whole family!


Saturday, August 14 Community Update: The Griffin Memorial School is scheduled to hold the new playground installation with a tentative start time of 8 a.m.


Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15 The Hudson/Litchfield Rotary will be holding a Pancake Breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Alvirne High School Cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit their scholarship awards. There is a small cost per person, and children under 5 eat free. There will also be an Art Exhibit and sale.


Saturday, August 14 The GFWC Hudson Community Club will hold its annual Library Lawn Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the former Hudson Library location: the Hills Memorial Library, 18 Library Street, Hudson. Those wishing to reserve a space to sell their goods should contact Cathy Morgan at 883-1644 or morghs53@msn.com. There is a fee for a six-foot space. (We do not provide tables.)


Community Events


Saturday, September 25 The Alvirne High School Class of 1970 Reunion Committee is looking for classmates for their 40th


class reunion. If you graduated


with them or if you know someone who did, please e-mail any information you have to debi-52@comcast.net. The reunion will be held on September 25 at the Alpine Grove Banquet Hall in Nashua.


Library


Now through Tuesday, August 10 The Rodgers Memorial Library will hold a Student-Made Film Contest for filmmakers in grades 6-12. Create a film to enter in our student film contest, and all accepted entries will be shown at a student film festival on Tuesday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. There will be prizes awarded for Judges’ Favorite and Audience Favorite films. Films must be 15 minutes or less. Please give us a disc in AVI or MPEG format and label it with your name, phone number, and grade. Film entry deadline is August 10. Films will be reviewed for library-appropriate content; no profanity or nudity allowed.


Thursday, July 29 Award-winning teen magician Reuben Moreland will perform at the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson, at 6:30 p.m. Reuben was named National Teen Champion Stage Magician at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. After the show, play Bingo for fun prizes. The first Reader’s Raffle for the Summer Reading Program will take place, and winners present at the program will get first choice of prizes. You can call 886-6030 or register in person. There may be room for walk-ins, but call the library in advance to be sure.


Meetings


Monday, August 30 The Kiwanis of Hudson will host a Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce Networking Event at their Function Hall, 14 Melendy Road, Hudson, at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy some networking, refreshments, and, at the same time, learn more about the great contributions the Kiwanis of Hudson organization does locally. There is no cost to attend. RSVP is requested by calling 889- 4731.


School Activities


Starting Now Pre-registration is being accepted for the 2010-2011 school year for the Griffin Memorial School Pre-school Program. This is for the pre-school 3-year-old class, and children need to be age 3 by September 30. For more information, call 424-5831.


Sports & Recreation


Mondays, Now through August 30 Litchfield Baseball Pick-up Games/Practice will be held on Mondays in August (through August 30) at 6 p.m. at Corning (Minors) Field. Are you a Litchfield baseball minor league player and want to get some extra practice time during the summer? Visit www.hoodlinks.net/litchpub/summerfun. html for more information. Important Note: Litchfield Pick-Up Baseball (PUB) is not affiliated with Litchfield Baseball Association.


Sunday, July 25


Come and take part in Nate’s Race, a 5K Run/Walk in honor of Nathan Hergenhahn, which will start at Alvirne High School at 9 a.m. Nathan was a remarkable young man who was admired and loved by many, and was well on his way to a great deal of success athletically (through football and basketball) and academically. In the summer between his sophomore and junior year, he died in a car accident on July 30, 2006, six days after his 16th birthday. Proceeds from the race will go to raise money for the Nathan Hergenhahn Memorial Scholarship Fund. An after-party will be catered by T-Bones in Hudson, and all participants will receive a T-shirt and other goodies.


Monday – Thursday, July 26 – 29 The Campbell Cougars will hold its annual football camp from 5:30-8 p.m. at Campbell High School in Litchfield. The camp is open to all students, age 7 to grade 12. There is a cost for the camp, and checks should be made payable to CHS Cougar Football Camp.


Tuesday and Thursday, July 27 and 29 The Hudson Girls’ Softball League will host tryouts for the U12 and U14 Recreation Fall Travel teams at Alvirne High School. Hudson players who were 12 or under on or before January 1, 2010, and Hudson players who were 14 or under on or before January 1, 2010, are eligible to try out for these competitive, fast-pitch teams. Teams will participate in games and possible tournament play. Visit the HGSL Website at www.hgsl.org for further details and contact information.


Wednesday, July 28 The Hudson Recreation Department will be holding their final Fall Soccer Registrations from 6-7:30 p.m. Any registrations received after these dates will be required to pay a late fee and will not be guaranteed placement on a team. Registrations will be held at the Community Center. Any child who is five years old by August 31 through 8th grade is eligible. Proof of residence and birth certificate are required at registration. For more information, call 594-1155.


Monday – Thursday, August 2 – 5 Campbell High School will hold a Wrestling Camp for kids in grades K-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a cost for the camp, payable to Friends of Litchfield Wrestling. Please print the registration forms from our Website at www.litchfieldwrestling.webs. com, and mail out as soon as possible to: Friends of Litchfield Wrestling, PO Box 352, Hudson, NH 03051, or e-mail them to coachcallinan@gmail.com. All proceeds will go back to the K-12 programs for the upcoming season. Coach Brian Viglione will be attending on Wednesday and Thursday of the camp to work with the kids.


Correction Litchfield Regular Meetings & Events


Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., Mondays; second and fourth Monday (June – August)


Boy Scout Troop 11, Litchfield Community Church, 7:00 p.m., every Monday during the school year.


Campbell High Booster Club, Campbell High, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday. Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first Thursday. Fire Department meeting, Station House, 7:00 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday.


Friends of Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, Library, 7:00 p.m., third Monday. (except January & July)


Girl Scouts Adult Volunteers, Litchfield Service Unit, Litchfield Middle School, Art Room, 6:30 – 8 p.m., second Wednesday. Anyone interested is welcome. Hudson/Litchfield Rotary, Hudson SAU Building,7:30 a.m., every Thursday. Library Trustees, Library, 7:00 pm., second Monday.


Litchfield Area Garden Club, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday, email katharford@comcast.net for location.


Litchfield Budget Committee, Campbell High, Media room, 7:00 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month. Litchfield Lions Club, Litchfield Middle School, 7:00 p.m., second Thursday.


Litchfield Republican Committee, Litchfield Tech Park, 480 Charles Bancroft Hwy, 7:00 p.m., third Thursday. For info, call 424-5487.


Litchfield Women’s Club, Litchfield Middle School, 7:00 p.m., second Tuesday. (July & August at member’s homes) Planning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first Tuesday. Recreation Commission, Talent Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday.


The Club at LMS After-School Advisory Board, Litchfield Middle School, 6:00 p.m., last Monday, every other month during school year (Sept, Nov, Jan, March, May) Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday.


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