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This is where we invite you to share information for use on the website. We'll also request specific items here as we seek to locate photos or other historic documents that might be of interest to the community. But it's not just about history-- we also need contemporary contributions so that the site will be informative and interesting for all. Please send us your photos and stories. We especially welcome current events information and pictures to post. Send to us at info@whitefieldnh.org. Stay tuned and check back frequently as we post notices-- well, without notice! You never know who'll show up here next!
BULLETIN BOARD
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Whitefield Recreation Summer Program
Whitefield Recreation Department Summer Program Sign UP is in progress. Forms are available at the Town Office. Deadlines apply to some registrations after which additional fees are charged. Don't delay. Register for sessions by June 8th for discounts and register for swimming lessons by June 13th to avoid additional fee.
Sessions: (1) June 30 - July 3; (2) July 7-11; (3) July 14-18; (4) July 28- August 1; (5) August 4-8; and (6) August 11-15.
Who can attend? Students who have completed K-5th.
Cost: Resident-- $55 per week for one child and $50 per week for each additional.
Non-Resident-- $65 per week for one child and $60 per week for each additional.
The cost includes bus fees, field trips, program costs and T-shirt. Pay by June 8 and get $5 discount for each week paid for.
Swimming: Lessons will be offered at the Colonel Town Pool for two weeks at an additional cost during Sessions 4 and 5. Register by June 13th to avoid extra fee.
Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@sau36.org or 837-9871, ext. 40.
Volunteers Needed for Caleb Group
Volunteers are needed for many things at The Caleb Group. You can be a great help to the elderly who will so appreciate it. Call Bobbi Gaudes at 837-9179.
Volunteers Needed at The Morrison
You could brighten someone's day (maybe even your own!) by sharing your time or talent with residents at The Morrison. The Morrison is a nursing home and assisted living facility and also provides adult day care. Your time spent to read to someone or just visit with residents will help. Maybe you have talents to share in other areas-- call and get more info. 837-2541.
DONATIONS WELCOME for the JRBNF Yard Sale
Over the July 4th weekend and for as many additional dates as necessary, a yard sale will be held at 473 Jefferson Road to help fund the Joan R. Blechl NEIGHBORHOOD FUND. This type of fund raising has been ongoing since the charitable organization was founded in 2004. 100% of proceeds are deposited into the fund. If you have items you no longer need, want or use and would like to donate them to be sold at the yard sale, please bring items to the offices of Littlefield Insurance in Littleton (532 Union Street) or call Ron or Carol at 444-5100. We are interested in pretty much anything that may be of interest to others and especially books, music and household items. Old postcards are also of interest. (Please-- do not drop off items at 473 Jefferson Rd.)
MAP OF WHITEFIELD--
First Complete Map In Decades!
NOW FOR SALE!
The first complete Whitefield map done in decades has been completed and is now available for sale exclusively through this website. This 2008 map shows all roads, streets and by-ways as well as historic sites, cemeteries, public buildings, parks, bodies of water. Measuring 22" X 17" unfolded, one side covers the entire town and outlying areas of the town. The other side features an enlarged map of the downtown area.
The map was developed through the efforts and long hours of dedication of Ron Littlefield and John Severance over a period of two years. Every place illustrated on the map was personally visited and confirmed and all of the costs associated with the project have been borne by Watershed to Wildlife and Littlefield Insurance along with a grant from Co-Operative Insurance Company.
The maps are for sale at a cost of $5 each or quantities of 6 or more at $4.50 each (shipping and handling included). Every penny received from the sale of maps goes directly into the Joan R. Blechl Neighborhood Fund to assist people and animals in critical need of help in the north country. Every local business and resident or anyone interested in visiting Whitefield should have an updated map. To order yours, Click Here for the Order Form and once printed and completed, send it in along with your check or money order.
DONATIONS STILL WELCOME FOR BANDSTAND PROJECT
Although fund-raising has been successful so far, donations to the bandstand project are still welcome! Recently, the largest single donation to date came from the children of Whitefield Elementary who raised and gave $1,002. Their creative idea was to make and sell notecards and they did a fantastic job!
 Another recent donation of note was that of the Co-Operative Insurance Companies and Littlefield Insurance. Through the community matching grants program, $500 was presented to the Common Committee to assist with the renovations and maintenance of the bandstand.
Fletcher Brush, Co-Operative Ins. and MJ Chase, Common Committee
Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this fund may send donations payable to The Common Committee, c/o Aggie Chase, 7 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield, NH 03598.
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 Save Our
Bandstand
Efforts are under way by members of VFW Post 10675 to raise about $3,300 in funds for materials needed to repair the 1875-era bandstand on the Whitefield Common. The group is working with The Common Committee which has spearheaded improvement projects on the Common since the late 1990's.
In addition to the $3,300 materials cost, it is estimated that the labor costs could run between $20,000 and $25,000. The Common Committee is investigating what grants might be available to cover all or a portion of this cost.
Bob Herman and Roy Birard of the VFW have undertaken the fund raising for materials and encourage any who wish to contribute to mail your check directly to Roy at 19 Terrace St. Whitefield, NH 03598. Bandstand Photo: Courtesy of Bonnie Wyatt Wright
Community Day 2007
Whitefield Community Day 2007 (August 11th) was a smashing success as usual as many citizens and visitors to the area joined together on the Common to enjoy fun, food, frolic and friends. Following are some sample photos of the event.
Jeff Woodburn took the plunge in the dunk tank. Some folks also enjoyed the opportunity to dunk selectman Duane Hall
The "Leading Ladies" from The Morrison (Roxie, Ruth and Claudia) were on hand with information, brownies and a happy spirit!
The Mountain View Grand served up delicious food from its gourmet kitchen.
Bill's Barn Board Birdhouses were available for purchase. Awesome talent and clever design incorporating Whitefield themes. Oh, yeah-- they're functional, too!
Sue Gradual cheerfully taught us how to tie-dye shirts.
Weeks On Wheels WOWED US!
It was a wonderful day in Whitefield. So many locals were out and about and we had the opportunity to visit with so many folks we hadn't seen for awhile. There is no substitute for small-town living and Whitefield is the finest example of it you'll ever find. While there was something for all ages available on the Common, the Whitefield Library was also holding its annual book sale in the town hall across from the Common. The weather cooperated nicely and it was a day well spent.
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