The Goffstown Edge

Community Church Dinner in New Boston

All are welcome to join us at the New Boston Community Chuyrch on Friday, March 16th, 5 to 7 pm to enjoy a delicious lasagna dinner including Italian bread, salad and a delightful dessert.  We also have a kid-friendly hot dog alternative.

The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults (ages 13 and up), children ages 6-12 will be $6 each, and children 5 and under are free.  There is a family-friendly price of $25 (parents and children) for a family of four.  Take-out is available if you can't stay.

All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Community Church.

NB Community Church Dinner

All are welcome to join us at the New Boston Community Church on Friday, February 17th, 5 to 7 pm to enjoy a delicious dinner of roast pork, roasted potatoes, green beans, salad, roll and dessert.  These dinners are a fun time to get together with friends and neighbors to enjoy great food and conversation.  The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults ages 13 and up, children ages 6-12 will be $6 each, and children 5 and under are free.  There is a family friendly price of $25 for parents and children for a family of four.  Take-out is available if you can't stay.  All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Community Church.

NE Author Edie Clark Featured at Perspectives

Author, teacher and muscian Edie Clark will be featured in the Perspectives presentation on Friday, February 17th, 7:15 pm at the New Boston Community Church.  For the past 30 years, she has been delighting New Englanders with her writings from Mary's Farm, her home "six miles east of the summit of Mt. Monadnock."

In hundreds of articles published by Yankee Magazine, Edie Clark has established her reputation as one who writes about ordinary lives changed by one extraordinary act or cimcumstance.  Her work has appeared in The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, and Reader's Digest.

In "Saturday Beans and Sunday Suppers- Yankee food that warms the heart and soothes the soul," there is a delicious collection of thoughts, memories and recipes to be discovered.  Here, food is not just sustenance, but life and spirit and communion all in one.

All are welcome to attend Perspectives programs, which are free.  Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to speak with Edie Clark while enjoying refreshments.  Perspectives are presented on the third Friday of the month after the Community Church family supper.

In March, Jeff McLynch of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute will discuss the purpose, structure and reality of the N.H. tax system and answer questions about our state taxes.  For more information about Perspectives, contact the Library at 487-3391.

NB Community Church Dinner

All are welcome to join us at the New Boston Community Church on Friday January 20th, 5 to 7 pm, for a delicions, hearty meal of beef stew, salad, roll and a scrumptious dessert.  Come and kick off the New Year with your friemds and neighbors.

The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults (ages 13 and up), children ages 6-12 will be $6 each, and children 5 and under are free.  There is a family-friendly price of $25 (parents and children) for a family of four.  Take-out is available for those on the run.

Happy New Year to all!

All proceeds from the dinner and coolie walk will benefit the Community Church.

Christmas Food Baskets in New Boston

The Community Church of New Boston coordinates donations for New Boston families who need assistance during these tough economic times.  In addition to housing the New Boston Food Pantry, which is open year round, the church gives a basket of food for a special Christmas dinner.

We also coordinate Christmas gfifrts for children of families in need.  Thanks to the generous members of this community, we donated 27 Christmas food baskets and provided gifts to 57 children in 2010.

There continues to be a great need in New Boston.  For this reason, we are soliciting donations from anyone in the community who is willing and able to help fill the need.  If you would like to make a donation toward a Christmas food basket, please contact Deanna Powell at 487-2837.

Barbara Ballou is coordinating the gifts to children of families in need.  She can be reached at 547-2211 or 487-3391.

If you would like to make a cash donation, please make checks payable to The Community Church of New Boston and mail them to David Hulick, treasurer, 2 Meetinghouse Hill Road, New Boston.  Please write "Helping Hand Fund" on the memo line.

We greatly appreciate the support shown over the years and can assure you that the recipient families have appreciated the help the community has given.  If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Powell at 487-2837 or Woody Woodland at 487-3643 or 487-2160.

Cookie Walk at New Boston Community Church

Mark your calendars for our annual Cookie Walk on Sunday December 11th, starting at 11:30 am until the cookies are gone!
The cookie walk will be in leiu of a Community Dinner in December.
This is a wonderful way to gather a variety of homemade cookies for the holidays to share with friends and family.  Please join us and bring home a wonderful selection of holiday treats.

All proceeds will benefit the Community Church of New Boston.

New Boston Community Church Dinner November 18th

All are invited to attend the New Boston Community Church on Friday, November 18th from 5 to 7 pm to enjoy a kid-friendly meal of macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, veggies and a yummy dessert.
The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults (ages 13 and up), children ages 6-12 are $6 each, and children 5 and under are free. There is a family friendly price of $25 (parents and children) for a family of four.  Take-out is available for those on the run.

All proceeds will benefit the Community Church of New Boston.

Mizpah Holiday Bazaar in New Boston

The New Mizpah Circle of the Community Church of New Boston will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar at the church on Saturday, November 12th, from 9am to 2pm.  Everyone who attends will be given a chance to win a door prize.  Winners will be drawn every half hour.

Several local vendors and crafters will have a variety of interesting items for sale.  Books, jewelry, hand crafted items...the list keeps growing.  Be sure to have plenty of time to browse.  Save on gas- one stop Christmas shopping right in the center of town!

The new Mizpah Circle will have handicrafts and Attic Treasures (gently used, almost new items).  A baked goods table with all sorts of treats will call to you.  Enjoy some now and, as a time saver, buy some treats for your freezer.
Hot lunch will be available from 11 am to 1 pm.  Be sure to stop in!

NB Community Church Dinner

All are invited to attend the New Boston Community Church on Friday, October 21st from 5 to 7 p.m. to enjoy a delicious Italian Cuisine dinner.

We are sure to delight you with a wonderful Pasta Primavera, Italian bread, salad and a delicious dessert.

Come and celebrate the beauty of fall and enjoy a lovely dinner with friends and neighbors.

The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults ages 13 and up, children ages 6-12 will be $6 each, and children 5 and under are free.  There is a family-friendly price of $25 for parents and children for a family of four.  Take-out is available for those on the run.

All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Community Church.

Flu Vaccine Clinic in NB

A Flu Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 13th from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Church.  To receive the vaccine, you need to be 18 years of age or older, bring your Medicare or Medicaid card or $25 cash or check. Also weare a shirt with loose fitting sleeves.