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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 Drama Club, Alvirne Drama Club, Class Act parents support meetings, AHS Rm. 314, 7 p.m., second Tuesday. 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 p.m., first 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, George H. & Ella M. Rodgers 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, George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, 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 Boy Scout Troop 20, Hudson Community Center, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Hudson Democrats, Rodgers Memorial Library, fourth Thursday, 7:15 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 Republican Committee, Rodgers Memorial Library, 7 p.m., fourth Wednesday


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, Hills Memorial Library, 6 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 (Oct. to May) Nashua-Hudson Toastmasters, Nashua Public Library, 6:30 p.m., first and third Wed.


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.


Recycling Committee, Board of Selectmen Meeting Room (lower level of Town Hall), 7 p.m., fourth Monday School Board, Hills Memorial Library, 6:00 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, 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


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., third Wednesday/Thursday, email Jennifer-DuaneDionne@comcast.net or call 603-423-1081 for more information.


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, 7:00 p.m., third Tuesday. For info, call 595-3545, or email NickDAlleva@myfairpoint.net.


Litchfield School Board, Campbell High School, 6:30 p.m., generally the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.


Litchfield Women’s Club, Litchfield Middle School, 7:00 p.m., second Tuesday. (July & August at member’s homes)


LMS After-School Advisory Group, Litchfield Middle School, 6:00 p.m., last Monday, every other month during school year (Sept, Nov, Jan, March, May) Planning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first Tuesday. Recreation Commission, Talent Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday. Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday.


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Saturday, June 11 The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at St. Kathryn Parish, 4 Dracut Road, Hudson, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please give the gift of life by donating blood.


Community Events


The Crazy Eights, a jazz quintet made up of members of the Alvirne High School Jazz Band, will give a concert at the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson, at 12:30 p.m. Come hear these talented musicians in a free concert.


A Bike-a-thon to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be held on June 11 at Darrah Pond, located on Albuquerque Avenue, near Campbell High School in Litchfield. The bike-a-thon will begin at 11 a.m., and registration may be done before the start of the event. A release form must be signed. Donations are welcome, and sponsorship is not necessary. All bikers and walkers are welcome!


Sunday, June 12 The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon is staying local in June! On Sunday, June 12, from 6-11a.m., the group will be holding a free walk to search for flora and fauna at Benson Park in Hudson. If you haven’t visited Benson Park yet, this is your chance to do so. Formerly the site of Benson’s Wild Animal Farm, Benson Park is now officially open as a park for passive recreation. Join this free walk led by bird and plant experts. Plant and wildlife enthusiasts of all interests and abilities are welcome. Meet in the main parking lot off Kimball Hill Road. To register and for directions, contact Richard Bielawski at 429-2537 or rbielawski@mac.com. For more information about Benson Park, go to http://www.hudsonnh.gov/boards/bensons.


Join Mal’s Pals at Benson Park at 2 p.m. for our Official Kick Off party! There will be entertainment, refreshments, and a chance to see the plans for the future amphitheater being built at Benson Park in memory of Mallory Gray. You can see and hear about upcoming “Fun-Raising” events and sign up to flock your friends! Imagine their faces when they wake up in the morning to a flock of pink flamingoes on their front lawn. So, come join in the fun of making a lasting memory to Mallory at Benson Park! You won’t want to miss this event! Visit our Website at malspals.org.


Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26 The Humane Society for Greater Nashua will hold a Benefit Yard Sale on Saturday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to noon. Come check out antiques, furniture, home goods, DVDs, electronics, and more! The yard sale will be held at 1 Wall Street, off Route 111 in Hudson. For details, visit www.hsfn.org or call 889-BARK (2275). Thanks for your support! Early bird admission will be granted from 7-8 a.m. for a $20 fee per person.


Saturday, June 11 Join us as we celebrate the Second Anniversary of the George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson. A brief ceremony and dedication of the newly donated bricks will begin at noon. Light refreshments will be served.


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A circus clown from Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will be visiting the Rodgers Memorial Library from 10-11 a.m. The circus will be performing in Hudson on June 18 and 19. Discount tickets for a free child admission or $5 off adult admission are available at the library.


The Crazy Eights, a jazz combo made up of members of the Alvirne High School Jazz Band, will give a concert at the Rodgers Memorial Library on Saturday, June 11, at 12:30 p.m. Come hear these talented musicians in a free concert.


Sunday, June 12 The Friends of the Library monthly Used Book Sale will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Hills Memorial Library Building. The sale will feature great prices on books, DVDs, CDs, and comic books. Check out the magazine recycling/swap program. Bring current magazines during SHP hours—take others home free. ‘Early Bird’ admittance at 10 a.m. granted to paid members of the Friends. Please enter via the ramp at the rear of the building at 18 School Street. Donations of DVDs, CDs, and gently used books are always needed. Bring donations to Second Hand Prose or to the Library during regular hours.


Starting Monday, June 13 Registration for the Children’s Summer Reading Program will begin on June 13. Hudson parents can register their children up to age 12 for the Rodgers Memorial Library Kids Summer Reading Program, “One World, Many Stories.” Registration is online—go to rodgerslibrary.org and click on “Children”. Students entering grades 6-12 can participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program—click on “Teens” for more information. For more information, call the library at 886-6030.


Thursday, June 23 The next meeting of the Hudson Historical Society will be held at the Alvirne Hills House, 211 Derry Road, Hudson, at 7 p.m. Howard Dilworth will give an illustrated talk on the “Boundry Peambulation of Hudson and Their Neighbors.”


Meetings


Saturday, June 11 Alvirne Boosters and TUFF present the second annual Heavy for Our Heroes Strongman Competition starting at 10 a.m. in the Alvirne parking lot (rain or shine), 200 Derry Road, Hudson. Come support Alvirne High School and our NH Military Troops and you will see insane feats of strength and enjoy great food and fun! Don’t miss the AHS student contest finals. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to benefit the Alvirne Boosters and Chaplain’s Military Relief Fund. For more information, e-mail DuncanTUFF@gmail.com or call 603-557-5556. For advanced tickets, call AHS’ Athletic Director, Karen Bonney, at 603-595-1572.


School Activities


MondaSports & Recreationy, June 13 Litchfield Lacrosse Association will hold its Annual General Meeting at 7 p.m. at Romano’s Pizza in Litchfield. We will be holding elections for all Board of Director positions. For further details about a position, e-mail lacrosse.litchfield@gmail. com. Residents from Litchfield and surrounding towns without an existing lacrosse program are welcome to run for positions. The meeting is open to the public. Interested parties must state their intentions by contacting lacrosse.litchfield@gmail.com by June 1.


Thursday, June 16 Registration for the upcoming Hudson Summer Tennis Program will be held on Thursday, June 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Recreation Center, 2 Oakwood Street. The lessons are in two-week sessions at a cost of $40 per session. No early registrations will be accepted.


Friday, June 24 Registration for the Fall Soccer Program will be held on Friday, June 24, from 3-8 p.m. at the Community Center, 12 Lion Avenue, Hudson, and will continue through July. Anyone registering after that will be charged a late fee.


Saturday, June 25 The Campbell High School Booster Club is holding a 5K Road Race/Walk. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10 a.m., with Kids’ Events and a Kids’ Fun Run beginning at 11 a.m. There are many age divisions with prizes and there will be a raffle table. This race is a fundraiser to support the athletes of Campbell High School. The first 100 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. For more information or to register online, go to www.litchfield5k.com.


Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14 The Campbell High School Spirit Team will once again be holding their Summer Cheer Camp! All ages 5 and up are welcome to attend. The camp will be held the week of July 11 through July 14 at Campbell High School. There is a cost per camper. For additional information and registration, feel free to call Renee Lubinski at 880-9937 or visit our team Website at www.leaguelineup. com/chscougarsspirit.


Correction


In the May 27 edition of the Hudson~Litchfield News, in the article entitled, “Litchfield Women’s Club Seeks New Members,” the submitter misidentified the woman in the photo caption. The caption should have listed the woman’s name as the late Cheryl Lewis, not Lori Martin.


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