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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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Thursday, April 21 The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Mosaic Technology Corp., 41 Northwestern Drive, Salem, from 1-6 p.m. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit our website at redcrossblood.org.


HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Excel) will hold a Social Event at J. Michael’s Family Sports Pub, 57 Rockingham Road (Route 28), Windham, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There is a small fee for admission, which includes appetizers and two drink tickets, along with fun and games.


Now through Wednesday, April 27 Salem Girl Scout Troop 10554 is working on a community service project and would like to ask for the help of the community. They are putting supply donation boxes for local animal shelters in an effort to collect food and supplies at the following locations in Salem: Dodge Grain, 59 North Broadway, Salem; Salem NH Boys & Girls Club, Geremonty Drive, Salem; Discount Pet Supply, 419 South Broadway, Salem; and the Kelley Library (downstairs), 234 Main Street, Salem. Our boxes will be located at these locations from April 13-27. Supplies needed are animal toys, animal food, shavings, office supplies, air fresheners, sheets/blankets (used or new), rat blocks, animal treats, Kleenex, cat litter, paper towels, etc. Please help support our local animal shelters by making a donation.


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Saturday, April 30 The DEA has scheduled a second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day that will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Department of Public Works, 21 Cross Street, Salem. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time, according to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the first event or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of them.


The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 171 Zion’s Hill Road, Salem, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please consider donating blood to help someone have a second chance at life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit our Website at redcrossblood.org.


Thursday, May 5 The Salem Lions Club presents its Annual Spring Social Event, which will be held at the Harris’ Pelham Inn, 65 Ledge Road, Pelham. Cocktails will begin at 6 p.m., and the dinner will be served at 7 p.m. There is a cost for the tickets, which includes dinner and five free raffle and door prize tickets. Raffle proceeds will fund the Salem Lions Club Service Dog Project. For tickets, call Pam at 893-1446.


Community Events


Thursday, May 5 Salemfest 2011 volunteer participants will be holding their first meeting from noon to 1 p.m. All first-time participants must attend this meeting. To sign up, call 818-1614. Held the third weekend each September, Salemfest offers an array of events to promote the non-profit charitable organizations in town. This will be its eighth year. Over 25 groups held their own events last year, offering food and fun for folks of all ages.


Library


Tuesday, April 19 In this month’s Kids Arts Program at the Kelley Library for children in grades 2-5, participants will learn about Claude Monet’s fabulous gardens and create their own garden using sponge-painting techniques. The program begins at 3:15 p.m. As space is limited, registration is requested. Call Corrie in the Reed Children’s Room at 898- 7064 to sign up.


Thursday, April 21 The Kelley Library will hold Open Mike for Teens at 3 p.m. It’s your turn to be in the spotlight! This event will be an open forum to read poetry, tell jokes, or sing. Registration is preferred and free snacks and beverages will be available. For more information, contact Cathy at 898-7064.


The Kelley Library will hold a Birdsongs of the Northeast program at the library at 7 p.m. In this KLAS event presented by naturalist John Root, participants will learn how to recognize these birds by their songs and calls, and discover the roles of these entrancing vocalizations in birds’ lives. For more information about this program and other programs at the Kelley Library, call Paul at 898-7064.


Religious Events


Saturday, April 16 A Baked Stuffed Chicken Dinner will be held at the Tenney United Methodist Church, 290 Main Street, Salem, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There is a cost for tickets, with a discount for children under 10.


School Activities


Friday, April 15 The Salem High Parents Music Club (SHSPMC) will host a vendor night from 5-8 p.m. to reduce the cost of traveling for the music programs (band, chorus, and guard) at Salem High School. The SHSPMC helps to make these programs successful and to reach their goals. Band, Chorus, and Guard are all competitive programs and have traveled to many places such as New York, Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Ohio, Disney World, and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, to name a few! These programs wouldn’t be successful without the support from the community. The vendor night will have a variety of sellers with various merchandise. Come by and purchase a gift for your loved one and help the students that entertain us.


The Fisk Elementary School, 14 Main Street, Salem, will be hosting a Daddy/Daughter dance called “My Special Guy.” Tickets may be purchased the night of the dance. The Fisk School PTA invites you to come celebrate this magical time in a little girl’s life when her father figure is still so special.


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Saturday, May 21 St. Joseph Community Services, Inc. (SJCS), the provider of Meals On Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, will hold an Evening of Old Hollywood Glamour themed fundraiser. The Fitz, Vogt & Associates, LTD 17th Annual Ballroom Gala to benefit Meals On Wheels will be at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester from 6-11 p.m. Hundreds of fashionably attired guests will dance the night away to live music by Rico Barr and the Jumpn’ Jive Review, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and an elegant


three-course dinner, bid on auctions, and enjoy a star-studded performance by local ballroom dancers. Tickets may be purchased at the discounted rate of $55 per person until April 27. After that, tickets will be $60 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or by calling St. Joseph Community Services at 424-9967. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a difference in an elder or disabled neighbor’s life, please consider a donation.


Salem Church Services


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.


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.


School Activities


Friday, April 22 The Salem School District will be conducting a free screening for Salem children, ages birth to six years old, who are suspected of having vision problems, hearing problems, or developmental concerns. The purpose of the screening is to identify children who may require special education. This Child Find screening will be held at the Fisk School SEED Program. Appointments are required, as spaces are limited. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Linda Collier at 893-7040 or lcollier@sau57.org.


Seminars & Courses


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


Saturday, April 16 The Salem Recreation Department and the Rotary Club of Greater Salem will be holding their Annual Fishing Derby at Hedgehog Park. The Fishing Derby is free and open to children ages 15 years old and younger. The Derby is scheduled from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Participants sign up on the day of the derby at Hedgehog Park, located on Route 38 in Salem. Children 8 years old and younger register from 8:30-9 a.m. and fish from 9-10:15 a.m. Children 9 to 15 years old register at 9:30 a.m. and fish from 10:20-11:20 a.m. An award presentation will follow at the end of the derby for each age group. Prizes will be awarded to the smallest and largest fish caught per age category. Only one prize per person will be awarded. The event will take place rain or shine. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 890-2140.


Wednesday, April 20 The Division 4 summer state champions, Salem Boys & Girls Club Rowell’s Raiders Swim Club, will be holding registration at 7 p.m. There will be a parent information meeting at that time, as well as forms to fill out. The summer swim team will start practicing on May 2. Swimmers ages 11 and younger will practice on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. Swimmers ages 12 and over will practice from 7-8:30 p.m. on the same nights. The team competes in the Granite State Swim Association’s summer league. The cost of the team is $250 for the season and includes the team suit, cap, and meet entry fees for the season. For more information on any of these programs, contact Missy Rowell by e-mail at mrowell@salembgc.org, or by phone at 898-7709, ext. 10.


Starting Monday, May 2 The Salem Boys & Girls Club is now holding registration for their next session of swim lessons. The 7-week session will start the week of May 2-7, with classes meeting once a week for 45 minutes. The cost is $57 per child. The Boys & Girls Club offers swim lessons for children ages 3 and up, with programs for beginners through advanced swimmers. Registration is first- come, first-served.


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