In Farmington: Cemeteries Association raises funds to repair vandalism

Stephanie Piro | Promote the democratic daily newspaper

FARMINGTON - Once again, one or more strangers damaged and toppled many headstones and memorials in Pine Grove Cemetery. It is heartbreaking for the families whose stones have been damaged and for the city for this to happen. The great cemetery team has jumped in to fix everything and the Farmington Cemetery Association is accepting donations. To help with repairs, please mail a check to: Farmington Pine Grove Cemetery Association, PO Box 16, Farmington, NH 03835. There is also a Gofundme page : https://tinyurl.com/jr22bjj8

good business

Due to a scheduling conflict, Blessed Bargains closed on August 14th, but will be open on August 21st and 28th, offering half price on all products. Come and take advantage of this sale of the beautiful things we have to offer. Best regards to Dottie. I hope you feel better.

School reopening plan

From the School Board's Facebook post: All decisions are based on Farmington COVID-19 numbers and are subject to change based on known cases across the city. There is currently no mask requirement for students and employees. Local numbers are monitored and if they change the mask mandate can change. Every student or employee is free to wear a mask. All cleaning protocols are retained. Hand sanitisers are kept out of the classrooms. Social distancing is recommended whenever possible.

YMCA Programs: The school board has approved the YMCA pre- and post -school program . Further details will follow and will be published by the district and the YMCA. This will also be a topic of conversation for our parenting talks. Thanks to Mary Barron for the news.

Free cooking class is important for parents

The last time we attended Cooking Matters for Parents was so wonderful that we had to repeat it. We are happy to announce that our second round starts on September 14th. This free six-week series is for parents and caregivers to prepare nutritious, healthy, and kid-friendly meals, with tips on grocery shopping, and more. For every class you take, you will receive a free grocery bag to try out the recipe as a family. If you have any questions, please contact Tara at NH Food Bank at twestenhiser@nhfoodbank.org. To register for this course, you can visit https://tinyurl.com/echkaha8 .

Farmington friends

Sunday Sundae: Meet at 480 Main Street from 1pm to 3pm on August 22nd and make your own all-ingredient ice cream. This event is always a great success.

FoF is looking for salespeople for the Park Arts, Crafts and Music Fair, which will take place on September 11th from 12pm to 4pm at Fernald Park. Rainy day, September 18th. Music from the Thursday afternoon band. Call Kathy King at 978-5741 for more information.

Open Mic Night: takes place on the second and fourth Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm, except on August 25th. The next meeting is on September 8th. The public can enjoy free entertainment.

Goodwin library

To all of our young and adult summer reading participants: Good for you, keep your reading skills up to date! Congratulations to our Summer Readers Raffle winners, Mason, Danielle, Emily and Lura. Stop by the library to collect your gift cards

Orion StarBlast Telescope: Did you know we have a telescope? Well-known adult customers can borrow the telescope for two weeks. The telescope was donated by the NH Astronomical Society as part of the Library Telescope Program. Come in and ask.

Recommended department

Paint Night: Back by popular demand! The next Paint Night will take place on August 25th at 6 p.m. Tickets are $ 20 on Rec.

Meat Bingo: Another round of meat bingo is also back and will take place on Thursday, August 19th at 6pm.

Candyland in the Park - This is a free event that will take place on Tuesday, August 17th, from 5pm to 7pm. Donations are always accepted. There will be crafts, games and goodies! The Rec is giving away a bike for boys and one for girls!

Toddler Time in the Park: This is a great way to meet other mothers and befriend your little one. They take place on August 18th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in Fernald Park.

FMI: Contact: erogers@farmington.nh.us or 755-2405.

Farmers market

The Farmers Market takes place downtown every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weather permitting, courtesy of the Congregational Church. There are currently around eight stalls offering, among other things, farm eggs and seasonal vegetables, various fresh fruits from the garden, maple syrup, honey, spices, baked goods and homemade soaps.

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