Jennifer Militello, the current NH Poet Laureate, will be reading from her poetry at this event. She is a published author, winner of multiple poetry prizes and is currently the a faculty member of the MFA program at New England College. Sponsored by the Friends of the Meriden Library.
We will be accepting clothing donations Wednesday, 5/1 to Friday, 5/3. Since this is our spring event, we are looking for warmer weather clothing; pants, shorts, tees, summer dresses and pajamas, and raincoats! Please make sure that any clothing being donated is clean; no tears or significant stains. As a reminder, this event is FREE!! There is no requirement...
CORNISH LIBRARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN APPRECIATION EVENT in honor of reaching first $1M Milestone in donations and pledges Please join us for light refreshments. Remarks at 11am. Bring a lawn chair. This will be also be a chance to say thank you and farewell to town librarian Stephanie McAndrew, and say hello to our new town...
We are so excited that Ida Burroughs has offered to lead us through Yatsevitch Forest at 10 am this Sunday, May 5th, providing it's not pouring rain. She asked that we meet at the end of Bryant Brook Road. Thank you Karim Chichakly for setting this up! Directions can be found on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B030'15.1%22N+72%C2%B019'00.3%22W/@43.50418,-72.3193383,17z Please call...
On Monday at 11 AM at the Cornish Store we'll have a seed packing party to repackage donated seeds for the seed library. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for a while. See you there!
Come and chat with your friends and neighbors. CAIP (Cornish Aging in Place ) volunteers will set up coffee and tea for attendees. If you need a ride, please contact any CAIP member. CAIP's goal is to provide our seniors with social time, stimulating conversation, and helpful information related to aging. Seniors living in Cornish,...
All are welcome. Any questions or comments, contact Linda Leone at: linellenleone@gmail.com or (201)-787-9789.
The Plainfield/Cornish Cookbook Club meets again at the Cornish Store Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30PM. We'll be cooking recipes from Tasting History by Max Miller. This month's selection is full of recipes from all around world spanning thousands of years. This book is packed with some history and interesting facts which will make the discussion quite...
The CES staff are proud to sponsor our very first CES Spring Showcase on May 9th beginning at 4:00 pm directly followed by the Spring Concert at 6:00 pm. The Spring Showcase will be a time where we will show off the work that our students have been completing this year. Our 8th grade students...
Hosted by Plainfield Conservation Commission & Plainfield Libraries Pollinators play an important role in every ecosystem that has flowering plants, which is most of them. They also play an important role in agriculture. There has been an increased focus on supporting pollinators, especially native bees, by conservation and gardening organizations in the past twenty years....
Five Sisters Farm, PLAINFIELD We will be hosting our annual spring “Meet the Lambs” event at Five Sisters Farm in Plainfield, on Saturday May 11 from 10-3. Rain date will be Sunday May 12, same time. Fun for all ages, we invite you to this free event, to meet the new spring lambs (14 adorable little...
Dana Perkins – Ventriloquist and Magician No charge. Come for a magical afternoon. Sponsored by the Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library
The Masons of Cheshire-Mt Vernon Lodge #23 are hosting the next community breakfast on Mother's Day Sunday, May 12th from 8 to 11am. The menu includes eggs (fried, scrambled) omelets (ham, cheese, onions, peppers) pancakes (plain, blueberries, chocolate chips) French toast, sandwich (egg with cheese and either ham, sausage or bacon on an English muffin) waffles,...
Open Houses - over 3,000 hostas - over 650 varieties. Open House on May 12th from 9am - 2pm. Open house on July 4th from 9am - 3pm. Open House on August 18th from 9am - 2pm. At this Open House, there will be a 15% off sale on all plants and art work. Jim Daigle jim.hostas@gmail.com...
TUESDAY, MAY 14 ANOTHER BLOOD DRIVE IS COMING UP IN CORNISH! Please schedule your blood donation appointment today! The Cornish Elementary School Wellness Committee is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on May14th An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those,...
The Political Campaign Against the Separation of Church and State: How Did We Get Here and Where Do We Stand Today in New Hampshire? A discussion about the origin of the extreme right-wing religious movement and the consequences of its rising influence on public policy and law. Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 6:45 PM Meriden...
Looking for NH road trip ideas now that the weather is warmer, or want to learn more of our State's history from right here in Cornish? New Hampshire author Michael Bruno will give a virtual tour about the 400 years of fascinating NH history as displayed on the 255 roadside markers throughout the state.
We are looking for volunteers to help repair items to keep them in use. If you have skills related to furniture repair, electrical or electronic repair, eyeglass repair, sewing/mending, and other repairs, please contact Colleen O’Neill at colleen@cornishci.org, if you can help, or call 603-398-9762. We have someone coming for bike repairs.
May's discussion topic is Hiking Trails in Cornish. A member of the Cornish Hiking club, along with two CAIP members who are frequent hikers and walkers, will be joining us to talk about their knowledge of trails in our area. We will focus on walks and trails that are easier for seniors. Please come and...
The Cornish Historical Society will kick off its 2024 programming with a talk by Leo Maslan, Overseer of the Covered Bridges, on the history of covered bridges in Cornish, as well as their construction, function, and future. Other aspects of the talk will include Leo's experience working with legendary builders/restorers, Milton and Arnold Graton. The...
The Town of Cornish will hold a Memorial Day Service on Thursday, May 30, beginning at 10:00 am on the Meetinghouse Green in Cornish Flat. Following the service, refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
My name is Jim Daigle and I have over 3,000 hostas with over 650 varieties. I love the leaves of my part shade-garden plants. I enjoy giving free tours and offering free seminars to help other people learn the world of shade plants. Improving soil --This seminar will teach you how to get poor soil...
Claremont Highway Garage, 8 Grandview Street https://hhw.uvlsrpc.org/hazardous-waste-collections/new-hampshire-schedules/ https://hhw.uvlsrpc.org/ https://hhw.uvlsrpc.org/files/7117/1034/8847/HHWSchedule2024.pdf
The Masons of Cheshire-Mt Vernon Lodge #23 are hosting the next community breakfast on Sunday, June 2nd from 8 to 11am. The menu includes eggs (fried, scrambled) omelets (ham, cheese, onions, peppers) pancakes (plain, blueberries, chocolate chips) French toast, sandwich (egg with cheese and either ham, sausage or bacon on an English muffin) waffles, home fries,...
