The Goffstown Edge

S.Weare Improvement Society Trip to Mohegan Sun

The South Weare Improvement Society will sponsor a bus trip to Mohegan Sun April 3. Call 529-7282 before March 25 (no one under 21) for more information and to reserve a seat. This is a biannual fund-raising project for renovations at Osborne Memorial Hall.

Weare Snowflake Festival

Saturday, February 5,  3:00-8:00 pm

The Gazebo/Ice Rink in Weare

 

 

 

 

Event for the whole family. Dress warm, all activities will be outdoors.

Hot drinks and food will be available to buy.
Dogsled team for the afternoon.
Granite Hill Chinooks
kid snowshoe race
mom/dad sled pull competition
snowball target practice
crate race for kids on the ice
ice skating (of course)
games and activities for the kids etc
DJ from 5-8pm

Halloween Trick or Treat Schedule for Goffstown, Dunbarton, New Boston, Weare NH

Goffstown:  Sunday, October 31  6 pm to 8 pm

The Goffstown Police Department would like to remind motorists of the annual Halloween Parade on Friday, October 29th, 2010.  The parade will kick off from the Maple Ave. School at 1:00PM, weather dependant.

Motorists should avoid the area of Main Street, Elm Street and South Mast Road due to the parade.  The Goffstown Police anticipate traffic being stopped for approximately forty-five minutes as students participating in the parade make their way back to the school.

The Goffstown Police Department will be conducting traffic control to assist in rerouting traffic where available.  If travel during those times is a must, please consider an alternate route through town.  Anyone with questions is urged to contact Lieutenant Robert Browne at 497-4858 or at www.goffstownpolice.com .

Dunbarton:  Sunday, October 31 5 pm to 8 pm

New Boston:  Sunday, October 31  Costume Party and Parade, 4 pm to 6 pm; Trick or Treat 6 pm to 8 pm

Weare:  Sunday, October 31  5 pm to 8 pm

Dr. Mansour and the team at Goffstown & Weare Orthodontics were kind enough to forward this on; sensible information about Halloween Treats:  Download MsgFromDrMansour

The New Hampshire state fire marshal offers these tips to follow to ensure everyone has a happy and safe Halloween:

• Children should carry a flashlight.
• Costumes should be bright or have reflective tape to highlight them.
• Pointed objects such as swords and devils' forks should be made of soft material.
• Costumes should not have trailing material or tails long enough to cause falls.
• Children should wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing under their costumes.
• Small children should trick-or-treat with an adult.
• Only approach houses where the outside lights are on as a signal of welcome.
• Cover one side of the street at a time.
• Never go inside a stranger's home.
• Keep pathways to homes well lit and clear of debris so chldren don't trip.
• Parents should check all treats and throw away anything that appears tampered with or homemade.

Weare Parks & Rec Hosts Halloween Party

PARKS & RECREATION

HALLOWEEN PARTY
OCTOBER 24TH @
TOWN HALL FROM
11:00AM - 2:00PM

Weare Old Home Day

Weare Old Home day takes place Saturday, August 28, from 9 am to 4 pm in Weare Center.  This free event celebrates the history of small-town life.  There will be a farmers market, book sale, bake sale, music at the gazebo, artisans, demonstrators and more.  For details, call 529-4520 or visit www.WeareHistoricalSociety.org

Weare Free Concert and BBQ

JAZZ GUITAR PROJECT

Thursday, July 29th
"All instrumental music covering Jazz standards and some Latin/Jazz.
Also, non jazz such as "Ghost Riders in the Sky" and
"Scarborough Fair" along with some original songs."
The performers will be Dave Couture - Guitar
Paul Desmarias - Guitar
Max Capistrain - Bass
Jeremy Lacert - Drums

6:00 pm with BBQ

Music on the Gazebo in Weare

BOOMERS
Thursday, July 22nd

"Is a group of very versatile musicians who sing, play guitars, bass, drums and harmonica."  Each member has played their instruments or performed for audiences in different band situations since the late 60's or 70's.  Boomers play to the Baby Boomer generation, specializing primarily in Acoustic, Pop, and Light Dance music from the 60's, 70's and 80's

The Music Of Your Life

Weare Patriotic Days

The Weare Patriotic Celebration is scheduled for July 16, 17 and 18 this year.  The Carnival will open on Friday evening with one-price wrist bands for the whole evening.  The Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday on Rte. 114, kicking off a day of family fun and entertainment.  Enjoy a chicken BBQ at the American Legion, or a strawberry shortcake at the Weare Historical Society.  Refreshments will also be available from the Weare Winter Wanderers and the Weare Boy Scouts.  Raffles will be held by the Lions Club, and the Weare Piecemakers will be raffling off a handmade quilt with proceeds going to support the Weare Food Pantry.  Tee shirts will also be available.  Saturday night will conclude with a D.J. and fireworks at dusk.  Sunday the American Legion will host a breakfast, and the carnival will open at noon.  There will be a Police Dog demonstration, and there will be demos from the Fire Department Ladder and Ambulance trucks.  Judy Pancoast will perform at 1 p.m. and the children will enjoy sand art and face painting.

Weare Free Concert and BBQ on Thursday July 15

THE DAVE SAMMARCO BAND 

Thursday, July 15th

"A unique blend of rock, pop twang and blues.  New Country cover, originals a specialty, and great Classic Country.  This is a very versatile band and plays to the audience.

6:00 pm at the gazebo.  Come and join the wonderful folks from the Weare Recreation Department for the BBQ and show!  Now's the time to step up and volunteer for your community!

Weare Free Concert

TRIPLE TREAT

 Thursday, July 8th, 6:00 pm 
Enjoy the BBQ and the concert!

"An experience in Rock 'N Roll" (A takeoff of Club Soda) A very versatile duo playing Top 40, Rock, Easy Listening.  Playing hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and 20's.  They provide a big sound with a small package, compact enough to fit any situation and still provide a full band sound.