The Goffstown Edge

Dunbarton Theatre Restoration Project

The Trustees for the Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project
will be hosting an
Information Gathering Session
on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 pm
at the Dunbarton Town Hall (Dunbarton Public Library)

The purpose of the meeting is to give town residents the opportunity to contribute ideas for the Design Phase of this historical preservation project to bring back the Dunbarton Town Hall.
At this time, we are pleased to announce we are able to accept two grants making the Design Phase possible due to the overwhelming success of the recent “Extravaganza” Live & Silent Auction. The first grant is from the NH Preservation Alliance, which receives support from the NH Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), and the second grant is from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Additionally, the trustees are delighted to have Corzilius, Matuszewski, Krause, P.A (CMK) join us as the architectural firm chosen to complete this phase of the project. CMK has extensive experience working with historical properties similar to this project. They will be available at the meeting for questions and general discussion.

Please RSVP at restoretownhall@gsinnet.net to confirm your participation.  Thank You!
Tiffany Dodd, Chair
Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project
(603) 774-4801

Dunbarton Extravaganza Auction

 

Download Auction Handout - PDF

“Find a Treasure at the Extravaganza Auction and Support the Restoration of the Dunbarton Town Hall”


Dunbarton, NH... Saturday, April 21st is the day Dunbarton residents come together as a community to show their support for the restoration of the Dunbarton Town Hall.  The day begins at 10:00am with a preview of all the items and services from the area featured in the Live and Silent Auction.  Then promptly at 12 noon the gavel is dropped and the bidding begins.  Auctioneer and local resident Jim Cotter of Five Rivers Auctions has generously donated his services to host the day and move the bidding along.  Be prepared to find a wide array of interesting items in the auction.  Everything from antique furniture and pots made by NH Living Treasure Gerry Williams, to Cirque du Soleil tickets and even an exclusive evening for four guests at the historic Molly Stark House, including cooking lessons in the kitchen followed by a gourmet meal served in the dining room.  Additionally, local services donated for the auction include everything from electrical services, with a house generator as part of the package, to home care services for seniors and a valuable booklet of babysitting coupons.  “The number of residents contacting trustees to donate items for the Auction has been more than what we expected and a true sign of what living in a small town is all about.” says Tiffany Dodd, Chair, Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project.

A few Dunbarton artists have been busy creating works of art reflecting their interpretation of this community landmark.  Local artist, Susan Jenkins painted the Town Hall on historic 100 year old roof slate and framed it in timbers from Flintlock Farm, and another long time resident and artist, Alison Vallieres used watercolors to paint the building on canvas recalling all the years she has spent growing up in Dunbarton and attending community events in the building.

"The Dunbarton Town Hall is an asset belonging to the town of Dunbarton and many agree it is time we were able to use it again for community as well as town related events." says Dodd.  In 2009 a grass roots effort began and today that committee is an official non-profit charitable organization with a mission to restore the Town Hall for future generations and allow it to be the heart of our community again serving the needs of all residents. The project trustees are pleased to report that they received a matching grant of $4,500 from NH Preservation Alliance in Concord to hire an architectural firm to assess current conditions of the building and develop a design after careful consideration of the Town Hall’s current needs and up-to-date building codes.  The funds raised from the Live and Silent Auction will be used to match this important grant.  To learn more about the items up for bid, please visit Facebook.com/RestoreDunbartonTownHall or call Tiffany Dodd at 774-4801.

Following the Auction at the Dunbarton Extravaganza, the Dunbarton Historical Society will be hosting a “Gala Dinner” at 5:00pm serving a roasted pork dinner to 200 guests.  And then topping off the day's events will be a “Spring Concert” at 7:00pm held at the First Congregational Church of Dunbarton featuring Daniel vanKalken and friends including an exclusive slide show highlighting Dunbarton.  Limited tickets available for the dinner and concert, so call Ted Vallieres at 774-3681 today for tickets.

Items Requested for Dunbarton Auction

A live and silent auction will be held on Saturday, April 21, to benefit the Dunbarton Town Hall and the theater restoration project.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. to preview items, and the gavel will drop to begin the bidding at noon.

Donations of artwork, historical memorabilia, local services, furniture and more are currently being accepted for this event.

The live and silent auction is part of the Dunbarton Extravaganza, co-presented by Dunbarton Town Hall and Theater Restoration Project, Dunbarton Historical Society and Dunbareton Congregational Church.

For details about the auction, contact Tiffany Dodd at 774-4801.

Dunbarton Pie Bakers support the Dunbarton Town Hall Restoration Project

Saturday, September 17th was Old Home Day in Dunbarton and local pie bakers came out to support the restoration project.  Trustees of The Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project are pleased to announce the following winners for the pie baking contest.  A hearty congratulations to all our pie bakers who participated in the contest.
 
Pie Baking Winners: Katherine Cross and Jonathan Cross
 
The pies featured everything a fresh peach and raspberry pie to a sweet chocolate chunk pecan pie.  Special recognition goes to our panel of distinguished judges that included Les Hammond, Dunbarton Selectman; James Stone, and Jon Wiggin, Dunbarton Fire Chief.  The restoration project was pleased to have over 50 people take the historical tour of the 2nd floor of the Town Hall and learn more about the plan to bring back this community landmark.  In addition, nearly $400 was raised, and overall trustees were pleased to be part of this community wide event.
 
To learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.dunbartonnh.org/committees/townhallrestoration/townhallrestoration.htm

Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project

Hello Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Supporters,
 
Fall is here and the 2012 Dunbarton Old Home Day is coming up this Saturday, September 17th.  It will be a fun filled day and an excellent opportunity for Dunbarton residents, young and old alike, to come together and celebrate this wonderful small town!
 
The Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project has several events planned for Old Home Day

• * Be among "5" lucky winners in our  50/50 Restoration Raffle - tickets available at the town offices in advance or at Old Home Day
• * Take a Historical Tour of the 2nd floor and learn more about the restoration plans
• * Find a treasure at our White Elephant Sale
• * Enter a Pie Baking Contest - Do you love to bake?
• * Shop at Discovery Toys & 30% of your purchase will support the restoration project!

 
Attached please find handouts for the above mentioned events.  Volunteers are always welcome as well as new fundraising ideas.
 
Please feel free to contact me if I can answer any questions you may have regarding this worthwhile restoration project.  Look forward to seeing you on Saturday!!
 
~Tiffany Dodd
Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project

Old Home Day
“50/50
Restoration Raffle”
proceeds to benefit the
Jackpot will be divided evenly among 5 lucky winners!!!
Tickets are now available at the
Town Offices, or by calling 774-4232.
I ticket ….$1.00   ~   6 tickets ….$5.00
Winners will be drawn at the Ham and Bean Supper
on Old Home Day at 6:30pm.

Dunbarton Community Square Dance