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Candlelight Vigil Held – 1/17/16

EVENTS 01/22/2016 Leave a comment
#HumanityNotHate Kicks off in Walpole with Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
More than 50 Walpoleans and other neighbors from the area braved the cold to gather on the Common on Sunday, January 17 in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to stand up for Humanity Not Hate. By candlelight and flashlight, Revs. Craig Breismeister and Susan Kershaw spoke about the legacy of Rev. Dr. King and the importance of continuing his work to honor our country’s promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness by supporting efforts to be a respectful, civil and tolerant society. Former Cheshire County Commissioner Jack Pratt, who actually worked with Rev. Dr. King during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, spoke of his experience and reminded those gathered that the work of equality and dignity for all must continue. The event concluded with a moving rendition of “We Shall Overcome,” led by the children who attended.
The candlelight vigil, sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Walpole, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Walpole Unitarian Church, was the first of a series of events being planned in Walpole in 2016. #HumanityNotHate seeks to bring Walpole area citizens together in a variety of ways through our public spaces to affirm the importance of religious freedom, respect for diversity and civility in the face of a national discourse that has become increasingly hostile, divisive and fear-mongering. The happening occurred as a result of a few concerned Walpole citizens who started talking amongst themselves about how to bring a positive voice and attitude out into our public sphere, particularly to counter messages of Islamophobia. More details of future events will be announced as the clergy and Walpole citizens involved in the planning finalize them. If you have any questions or would like to take part in #HumanityNotHate, please contact any one of the churches.
(Photo credit: Ryan Harrison)
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Friendly Friday – 2/26/16

EVENTS 01/22/2016 Leave a comment
Friendly Friday Coming Up February 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Walpole
Shake off your winter blues with fun, fellowship and good food! Rev. Craig and his family invite Walpole families of all kinds to join them at the church for a game night. We’ll play group games that are fun for kids of all ages and their grown ups too. Bring a side dish or main dish to share. The church will provide drinks and dessert.
For more information, “like” the Friendly Fridays FaceBook page or contact the church at 756-4075, walpolechurch@yahoo.com. Additional upcoming Friendly Fridays are March 18 and April 29.

Memoir / Personal Narrative Workshop

EVENTS 01/22/2016 Leave a comment

Thanks, Pam Bernard for sharing this information. – Lil

If You Don’t Tell Your Story, Who Will?

Award-winning author Pam Bernard will conduct an 8-week series of writing and reading workshops, to begin early February, at her home in Walpole. These workshops are for those interested in transforming the deep exploration of experience into a convincing and compelling narrative.

This workshop is not a competitive sport. It is aimed at exploring the genre to learn the ground rules, to experiment with different approaches to making the personal universal, and to develop your unique voice and style to bring your story to life. Each member is encouraged to participate at his or her own pace and comfort level.

Apprehending experience and shaping it into a piece of writing that carries meaning to your reader is the best antidote for our steady diet of mediocrity and of the disposable. Vivian Gornick says: Penetrating the familiar is by no means a given. On the contrary, it is hard, hard work. Rather than cannibalize your life, a successful narrative will rise from that experience and your willingness to honor your life. Because something happened does not make it worthy of inclusion in a memoir.

The good memoir has an eye to shaping memory and experience. You own what has happened to you, and this includes what you remember. No one else can claim that. Please join other writers at the table. This workshop could change your life. Please call for more information. 603.756.4177, email pam@pambernard.com, or visit pambernard.com

Pam Bernard, author of four books, is a poet, painter, editor, and adjunct professor at the New Hampshire Institute of Art and Franklin Pierce University. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson College and BA from Harvard University. Her awards include a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Poetry and a MacDowell Fellowship.

EVENTS 01/18/2016 Leave a comment

Susan Tollett and Terry Zehr asked that I remind you all of the Penny Sale that is being held this Saturday fro Project Graduation. – Lil

Fall Mountain Project Grad is having a Penny Sale fundraiser on Saturday January the 23rd from 9-11 at the Town Hall, cookies and beverages will be available. The drawings will be held at 10:30. There will be themed gift boxes from each of the senior class advisories, several donated items will also be available to win.

We need your help to make project graduation a success. To purchase tickets for the drawings you can get the tickets from any of the schools and are located in the office. The tickets will be 6 for $5.00 and you do not need to be present to win.  Terry also has tickets available.

We are accepting donations as well.

This Sunday – a Special Service

EVENTS 01/14/2016 Comments: 3
Sunday at the Walpole Unitarian Church:
Rev. Lisa Mobayed leads the service on Sunday, January 17 at 10 AM: Our Past that Guides Us: Many of us find ourselves turning, once again, to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King. We look to the past as we enter this new chapter of racial understanding, one that requires honest self-reflection and sincere engagement from those of us who are white and privileged.
Also on Sunday, Rev. Mobayed, Rev Susan Kershaw of St James Episcopal Church and Rev. Craig Breismeister of Walpole Congregational Church will lead a Candlelight Vigil on the Common at 5:30.
– from the poster:
Launching Walpole’s Yearlong Commitment to Cultural Tolerance: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”. MLK Jr.

The Clarion Deadline is Coming Fast

EVENTS 01/14/2016 Comments: 2
A reminder that the deadline for the February 2016 issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION is Friday, 22 Janaury 2016. Article and new advertisement submissions have already been received. Don’t be left out, send your submissions now to rayboas@comcast.net 
 
PS – and do not forget to visit http://thewalpoleclarion.com and “sign up” to get automatic announcements.

Updte on the Library

EVENTS 01/08/2016 Leave a comment

Not sure how many Walpolean readers receive emails from the library but, if you don’t, I would encourage you to give them your email and ask to be put on their list.  they send weekly emails regarding upcoming events and if you were on the list you would have received this, the latest news regarding the asbestos! – Lil

 

From Justine

First I would just like to thank everyone for their patience as we deal with the flooring in the children’s room. You have been so understanding and I truly appreciate it.
The asbestos removal company will be in the 14th, 15th & 18th to remove the tile and test the air quality before we are allowed to reopen. Assuming that goes well, we will have the new floor installed on the 19th and 20th and new shelving installed on the 21st.
Because of the asbestos, the library will be closed the 14th, 15th, 16th and 18th. We will reopen on the 19th, but only the front room and the stacks will be accessible to the public until the 22nd when we will be able to fully reopen.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated if any of this information changes. While we are closed please feel free to take full advantage of both the North Walpole Library and New Hampshire Downloadable. Your Walpole Library Card allows you to borrow books from the North Walpole Library and your card number with the added prefix of 4611 will get you into New Hampshire Downloadable for e-books and audio books. The North Walpole Library is open Tuesday from 2-4 pm, Wednesdays from 2-4 pm and Saturdays from 1-4 pm.
If you have any questions please call the library. The library staff is willing and ready to help in any way we can.

Penny Sale Fund Raiser – 1/23/16

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Terry Zehr missed the deadline for The Clarion, so Ray Boas passed this information along to me.  Please help spread the word. – Lil

Fall Mountain Project Grad is having a Penny Sale fundraiser on Saturday January the 23rd from 9-11 at the Town Hall, cookies and beverages will be available. The drawings will be held at 10:30. There will be themed gift boxes from each of the senior class advisories, several donated items will also be available to win.

We need your help to make project graduation a success. To purchase tickets for the drawings you can get the tickets from any of the schools and are located in the office. The tickets will be 6 for $5.00 and you do not need to be present to win.  Terry also has tickets available.

We are accepting donations as well.
Please contact Terry Zehr with any questions.

603-904-4057

terry_zehr@yahoo.com

 

Walpole Historical Society Speaker – 1/14/16

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Walpole Historical Society Speaker Series for 2016

Walpole NH outdoorsman, Gary Speed, will be the first speaker of the year.  He will discuss New Hampshire wildlife species and changes in our wildlife populations over the past decades.

Gary will feature:

The Bobcat, the Bear and the Chipmunk— as well as some of your favorite species.

Please join us at the Walpole Town Hall, Thursday January 14th at 7pm.   Everyone is welcome!

Good News From the Library Director!

EVENTS 12/23/2015 Leave a comment

I was already feeling withdrawal from the library when I received this information to be posted.  I am headed over, right now! – Lil

 

As you may know, while carpet in the children’s room was being ripped up for new flooring asbestos tile was discovered.  The asbestos removal company was in this morning and has assured us that the library is safe to remain open until the work can be done to remove the asbestos.

We will be open today, December 23, until 8 pm.  We will be open regular hours next week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.  We will update you with operating hours for the first few weeks in January once we have work dates from the asbestos removal company.

During this time we apologize for the state of the library.  The selection of children’s material will be limited until the new flooring and shelves can be installed.  Access to DVDs and audio books is limited.

As always, staff will be ready and willing to assist in any way we can.  Again, thank you for your patience and understanding.  Our goal is to have a safe and fully functional library open for you as soon as possible.  Happy Holidays!

Justine Rogers

Director