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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., September through May.


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, Upper Floor, Right, 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, Trustees room, ADP, 11 Northeast Blvd, second Wednesday, 6 p.m. New recruits are welcome to attend. 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 Room, Town Hall, second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Salem Republican Town Committee, first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Kelley Library, email: lisa.withrowinc@comcast.net or david.garcia.nhgop@gmail.com. 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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880-1516 Saturday, March 19


Come for a night of laughter and enjoy a Hypnotist Show while supporting the Workcamp Mission Trip participants of the youth group of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Regional School on Main Street in Salem. The show will be held in the school Auditorium at 7 p.m. The show is headlined by Master Hypnotist Peter J. Mamos. Come as a family for an evening of laughter and support our teens and their chaperones who will be repairing homes, building wheel-chair ramps, etc., for elderly and low-income families this summer. There is a small cost for tickets, with a discount for students and families.


Fridays, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 The Rockingham Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will sponsor Foot Clinics for individuals 60 years and older who are unable to perform their own foot care. Clients will receive a basic nail trimming and foot assessment, but no treatment of corns or calluses. Appointments are necessary for this clinic. There is a suggested donation fee for the first visit and for subsequent visits. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Exeter at 772-2981, Derry at 432-7776, or 800-540-2981.


Saturday, March 26 The Salem Boys & Girls Club will hold its 24th Annual Charity Auction at the Boys & Girls Club, 3 Geremonty Drive, Salem, from 5-9 p.m. This is a very important night for the Club because funds raised at the event finance the programs that serve more than 350 children daily and assist the Club in offering affordable memberships to more than 2,000 youth annually. There is a cost for the tickets, which will include dinner at 7:30 p.m. and a live auction at 8:45 p.m. The silent auction and reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.salembgc.org/ what/events/auction.asp or by contacting Martha Breen at 898-7709, ext. 16. The Club hopes you will join them in helping children and teens in our community.


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Ararat Armenian Congregational Church 2 Salem Street • Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m.


Centerpoint Community Church 101 School Street • Sunday Service, 10 a.m.


Grace Assembly of God 199 Zion Hill Road • Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible Study, 7 p.m.


Granite United Church 1 Sand Hill Road • Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sunday Services, 8:45, 10, and 11:30 a.m. www.graniteunited.com


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.


Saturday, April 2 The American Legion Post 63 Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a live concert featuring Stan Jr.’s Super Legends, which will be held at the Masonic Temple, 107 Main Street, Salem, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). The show will feature a variety of music, from the sounds of Las Vegas to country music, easy listening to old time rock ‘n roll, a touch of gospel, and even “The King”! There is a cost for the tickets, and a discount is offered if purchased in advance. Tickets are available at Salemhaven, 23 Geremonty Drive, Salem. Proceeds will go to benefit Salemhaven’s Senior Activity Fund. For more information, call 893-5586.


Library


Wednesday, March 23 The Kelley Library will hold the Read to Dixie program at 6:30 p.m. Children can practice their reading skills with Dixie the dog, who loves to be read to! Bring your own book or select one at the library. Registration is required. Sign up for one 15-minute session by calling the library at 898-7064, or stop by the Kelley Library Reed Children’s Room.


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Thursday, March 24 The Kelley Library invites teens, ages 12 and up, to indulge their inner rock star for an afternoon of Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. The program begins at 3 p.m.


Meetings


Wednesday, March 23 Mosaic Technology will welcome the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce and its members as it hosts Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Business After Hours provides opportunities for networking and great food and beverages for members of the Chamber. Space is limited for this event, so members are urged to call the Chamber at 893-3177 to make reservations as soon as possible. Mosaic Technology is located at 41 Northwestern Drive, Salem, and ample parking is available.


Religious Events


Saturday, March 26 A homemade lasagna dinner will be held to support the Haiti Coalition Missioner’s trip coming up in May. Come enjoy Keith’s homemade lasagna, minestrone soup, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert, and coffee or tea, all for a great cause. The dinner will be held at the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 8 Pleasant Street, Salem, (at Call Hall) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The hall is accessible to the handicapped. Please call Keith at 203-4917 or Diane at 475-5591 for advanced ticket information.


School Activities


Wednesday, March 23 The second annual “Slice of Salem” will be held from 2:30-6 p.m. in the Salem High School Cafeteria. Local pizza restaurants will be on hand to compete for the best “Slice” in Salem! The entrance fee is just $5, which allows patrons to try a slice of pizza from every restaurant there, and at the end of the evening cast their vote for their favorite. Mark you calendars now for this event, which is sponsored by the Salem High School Class of 2014.


Seminars & Courses Thursday, March 24


All members of the local business community are invited to a free Business Education Seminar entitled “Organize and Prioritize for Business Success! Learn helpful tips, effective tools, and proven habits to help your business succeed. This workshop will be led by Deb Titus of Human Capital Solutions, LLC. This workshop is open to all members of the local business community and will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and the local business host will be Breath of Sun, LLC, 46 Lowell Road, Windham. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please RSVP early to Laura Scott, Community Development Director, at lscott@windham newhampshire.com, or call 432-3806.


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Tuesday, March 29 Salem Family Resources–Success By 6 will host a presentation by Charlie Appelstein from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Woodbury Middle School, 206 Main Street, Salem. Charlie Appelstein is an engaging, informative, and humorous speaker at national and international conferences. This is a rare opportunity for area families, educators, and others who work with children to hear Charlie’s presentation, “Responding Versus Reacting to Your Kids: Key Principles and Techniques for Effective Parenting,” which includes coping strategies that help parents stay calm under pressure, communication strategies, how, why, and when to use incentives and consequences to motivate behavior, and tips to prevent problem behaviors. Charlie Appelstein provides expert, strength-based trainings and is a noted author of three critically acclaimed books and the creator of two innovative CDs that helps kids and parents make better choices and lead happier lives. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact info@salem familyresources.org, or call 898-5493.


Wednesday, April 20 The Rockingham VNA and Hospice will sponsor the Salem Senior Center Diabetes Support Group, which will be held at the Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweet Way, Salem, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The facilitator will be Brenda DeMaria RN, CDE. Call 1-800-540-2981 for more information.


Sports & Recreation


Friday, March 25 Salem Youth Baseball will host the 2nd Annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser, which will be held at the Harris’ Pelham Inn at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “First Pitch,” which represents the launching of our Challenger Division. The new Division will allow special needs children of all ages to participate in the great game of baseball. Funds raised from this event will help defer the costs of setting up the Challenger Division, as well as keep costs down for the other levels of baseball that we support. The evening will feature a DJ, a Baseball Idol Karaoke contest, delicious food, raffle items, silent auction, and a sports memorabilia auction.


Sunday, April 3 The “Run for Scholars” 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Atkinson Country Club, starting at 10 a.m. This race is a benefit to raise funds for the Granite State South Board of REALTORS Scholarship Fund. Come enjoy a great activity for a great cause. Pre-register online at www.RunForScholars.com, or mail in the registration form and payment to: Granite State South Board of REALTORS, 87 Indian Rock Road, Windham, NH 03087. Checks made payable to: GSSBR. A Technical Running Hat will be given to the first 200 registrants. Registration fees are non- refundable. For pre-race pick-up, come to the Atkinson Country Club between 3 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, and receive your free beer! You may also register in person from 3-6 p.m. Race day pick-up/registration will be held from 8-9:45 a.m. There will also be a post-race party, awards, and raffles! For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Caron Renik at 893-5313.


Salem Church Services 880-1516


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.; Youth Group 5-7 p.m.; www.pleasantstreetumc.org


Rockingham Christian Church 5 Industrial Way, Unit #2 • Sunday Worship & Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 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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