Winter Epping Farmers Market
There will be a Winter Farmers Market in Epping on the first Friday of each month, November through April, from 4:00-7:00 pm, at the Epping Community Church. Each meeting will feature most of the vendors who participated in the summer markets.
4-H Members Help Give Seniors a Happy Holiday
After seeing a news article requesting holiday donations for homebound senior citizens, 4-H members Morgan King and Colleen McCormack, both of Epping, decided to put their sewing skills to good use and make walker caddies. After sewing for many hours, they completed 26 walker bags to donate to Rockingham Meals on Wheels. The girls hope to make this sewing project an annual event. For more information on 4-H clubs and programs in Rockingham County, please call 679-5616 or visit www.bit.ly/RockCty4H.
Help Support Our Troops All Year
Troop flights returning from or going to the Middle East are met at Pease Air Terminal in Portsmouth, NH, by the Pease Greeters, a group of volunteers. The group has over 100 members and they have not missed greeting a flight since 2005. In addition to greeting flights, they also coordinate sending care packages to troops overseas. Packages are sent monthly and items are collected throughout the year.
You can drop anything from the following list to Joyce at the Town Hall or contact JoAnne Schottler at 772-8620 or scatlady@aol.com
Pease Greeters Care Package Wish List
| Toiletry items - 8 oz or travel size. No aerosol cans | ||
| Chap sticks | Eye Drops | Flip Flops |
| Hand lotion | Shampoo | White socks mid-calf |
| Deodorant | Inner soles | Shave gel in tubes |
| Tylenol | Foot powder | Sanitary items |
| Aspirin | Conditioner | Mouthwash |
| Dental Floss | Handi Wipes | Handwarmers, etc. |
| Food items-individually packed to share | ||
| Cookies | Coffee-1lb | Dried Fruit |
| Nuts | Gum | Tootsie Pops, Rolls |
| Trail mix | Beef Jerky | Granola Bars |
| Poptarts | Hard Candy | Freezer Pops |
| Microwave popcorn | Slim Jims | Crystal Light, etc. - on the go drink mixes |
| Fun stuff for the Troops | ||
| Frisbees | Yoyos | Dice |
| Playing cards | Baseballs | Small Nerf Balls |
| Rubik Cubes | Small card games | |
| Items that cannot be sent | ||
| Any food containing pork | Adult books or magazines | |
Another way to support our troops
Donate your old cell phone. More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Please make a donation of your old cell phone and provide these soldiers with a much needed connection to their loved ones. There is a drop off box at the Epping Town Hall for your convenience.
If you have any questions or want more information about how you can help the troops, contact Joyce in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Epping Town Hall or call 679-5441, ext. 101.
Please Send News From Our Troops
Please send us news about any men and women with an Epping connection who are serving in our Armed Forces. We honor their dedication and service and we’d like to set aside a section of this Newsletter for news of these brave men and women. Please let us know what they’re doing so we can let our readers know. Send the news to us at www.speakupepping.org and we will post it in this Newsletter.
HELP - Knitters Still Needed!
A message for those knitters out there. We are now collecting soft knit hats/caps for Cancer patients to wear while in the hospital to keep warm.
Use your own pattern or see Joyce at the Town Hall for a real easy free pattern or contact her at 679-5441 ext 101. You may also drop off your completed hats at the Town Hall. Thank you!
Epping Lions Club
“We Serve”
Our latest successful event was our third annual Gas Card Raffle! Top prize of a $300 gas card and three $50 gas cards were awarded at our holiday meeting on December 27th. Congratulations to our winners, who will be posted on our website, http://epping.nhlions.org
The Epping Lions are proud to support our local community during the holiday season, with gift cards to families through the school and hat and mitten donations to our local food pantry. We have several event and fundraising ideas for 2012, including revisiting a Pancake Breakfast, sending sunglasses to our armed forces and eye testing in all three schools. Our big event - the Lamprey River Canoe Race - is coming up in April.
The Lions continue to support the eyeglass boxes, located at several locations around town, including the Epping Wal-Mart. Drop off your old eyeglasses to help others who need them.
Please check us out at http://epping.nhlions.org
Meeting times are posted and are generally the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Currently we meet at Checkers Barber Shop downtown. We are always looking for new members interested in fellowship and serving your community. We’d love to see you!
For more information on becoming a Lion, please call or email any of our officers:
Contacts:
Pam Tibbetts, President
lampreygirl@hotmail.com..........679-5572
Deb Brooks, Vice President
lexusreina@comcast.net.............679-5407
Colleen Palmer, Secretary
colleenmariepalmer@hotmail.com.....679-3554
Jen Adams, Treasurer
jenadams24@comcast.net..........679-8927
American Legion News
Monthly Breakfast Buffet! Monthly breakfasts will be held Sunday. January 8th and Sunday, February 12th. Come enjoy a hot Breakfast Buffet! Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, French Toast Sticks, Coffee, and Potatoes - all piping hot and ready to be enjoyed. Bring your newspaper and your appetite!
The Buffet is $6.00 a plate and worth every penny!
ETV Schedule
Channel 22 - ETV - Schedule - live programs
Monday –
Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 6 & 20 at 7 pm - Selectmen
Tuesday –
Jan. 3 - Water & Sewer - 7 pm
Tuesday –
Jan. 31, Feb. 28 – Fire Wards - 7 pm
Wednesday –
Jan. 4, Feb. 1 - Recreation - 7 pm
Thursday –
Jan. 5 & 19, Feb. 2 & 16 - School Board - 7 pm
Thursday –
Jan. 12, Feb. 7 - Planning Board - 6 pm
Friday –
Jan. 20, Feb. 17 – Civil War Round Table - 7:15 pm
Budget Public Hearing – Saturday – Jan. 14 – 9 am
Town Deliberative Session – Tues., Feb. 7 – 7 pm
School Deliberative Session – Thurs, Feb. 9 – 7 pm
Monday Meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Tuesday - 7 am
Wednesday - 11 am
Thursday - 3pm
Monday - 2 am
Tuesday meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Wednesday - 7 am
Thursday - 11 am
Monday - 3 pm
Tuesday - 2 am
Wednesday Meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Thursday - 7 am
Monday - 11 am
Tuesday - 3 pm
Wednesday - 2 am
Thursday meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Monday - 7 am
Tuesday - 11 am
Wednesday - 3 pm
Thursday - 2 am
All dates and times are subject to change. Please consult the ETV Bulletin Board or the Town website at http://www.ci.epping.nh.us for any changes or updates.
You may also see complete programs at your convenience by going to: http://etv22.pegcentral.com. They are usually available the day following their “live” broadcast.
NEW also available is “live” video streaming. You can watch the meetings from anywhere as they are broadcast live by going to: http://etv22.pegcentral.com/live/live_etv22.html.
Epping Recreation Department News
Home of the "River Otters" and "Avenue A."
Director: Nicole Bizzaro
17 Academy Street
PH: 679-3301 F: 679-3006
rec@townofepping.com
www.eppingrecreation.org
www.avenueayouthcenter.org
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The Recreation Department aims to provide the residents of Epping with a broad selection of recreational, educational, and cultural leisure opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for all residents. We are always working to establish new programs and facilities that meet the community’s changing needs
Weekend Preschool Sports
Interested in Afternoon or Weekend Preschool Sports? Please send us an e-mail at eppingrecreation@gmail.com or call us! If we get enough interest, we may add a class!
Have a Program you would like to see us offer? Please contact us and let us know!
Adult Basketball
Want to play some adult basketball? Come join The Epping Recreation Department for some pick up Co-Ed basketball in the Epping Middle School Gym Thursday and Sunday nights!
Days / Times: Thurs - 7:30-9:00 pm
Sun - 7:00-9:00 pm
(No programs Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
Location: Epping Middle School Gym
Cost: $30 for 10 nights - Please make check out to the "Town of Epping."
Each participant is required to sign a waiver form prior to playing and payment. We will have a sign in sheet, to keep track of days used. Once you have used your 10 nights, please bring in your next payment of $30 for 10 additional nights. You will not be allowed to play if we do not have a signed waiver and payment. The payment covers the cost of the staff to provide this program.
We will have waiver forms available at the gym.
Guitar Lessons at Watson Academy
For children, teens, and adults alike, taking guitar lessons at Epping Recreation is an enjoyable, affordable, and rewarding experience. Taught by a highly recommended music instructor Joseph K. Murphy, lessons are designed to challenge and educate students while personalizing the curriculum to their musical tastes and needs.
Lessons are for Ages 8 – Adult.
Rates: $20.00 for ½ hour or $35.00 for 1 hour.
Contact: Joseph K. Murphy 608-8672
josephkmurphy@gmail.com
http://rockandrollwithme.wordpress.com/
Ceramics Classes
We are able to offer Ceramics classes on Friday afternoons for a minimal fee. This program is open to Middle and High School Students, but may also be available to Adults if there is an interest! Please Contact us if you are interested!
Martial Arts Programs at Epping Recreation and EES (offered by Derry ATA)
Karate Classes
Grades K-8, Tuesdays and Thursdays at EES, 3:30-4:15 pm, $65 per month
*SPECIAL: New students who sign up will receive TWO FREE WEEKS!
*All beginners receive a FREE uniform!
For more information or to sign your child up, please contact Mrs. DeNapoli at 603-434-9444 or e-mail at derryata@aol.com
Zumba
The popular dance aerobics class has come to the Epping Recreation Department! We are pleased to announce our New Zumba Instructor, Cassandra Mullen!
We will be offering Classes, Starting Thursday, January 5th - 7:45 pm, Epping Middle School Café.
Cost: $35 for 6 week session or $7 Drop-In
(Due to borrowed school space for this program, the program will not be offered Thursday, January 12th due to a school event in the Cafe.)
Friends of Epping Recreation Department
This group was originally formed to establish a town park in Epping. Although that is still the group’s ultimate goal, they have added the task of improving current town owned recreation facilities that are not covered by tax dollars, as well as offering community special events, some as fundraisers and some just for fun! They work under the Town's Recreation Department as a volunteer group to make a huge difference in our town. If you would like more information about this wonderful group and how you can get involved, please contact eppingrecreation@gmail.com
Thanks to a grant from the Walmart Distribution Center in Raymond, Families First Health and Support Center will expand its programming in Epping this winter. The new program will be a multi-week parenting class focusing on positive discipline. To know when the program is scheduled, subscribe to the Programs and News e-newsletter at www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/enewsletter.html or call 422-8208, ext. 123.
In addition, Families First will continue offering Family Morning Out every Thursday from 9:30 to 11 am at the Epping Recreation Center. Family Morning Out is open to all families with children ages 0 to 6. The program begins with activities for children and parents together. Afterward, parents and children are separated and enjoy time with their peers. There is no charge to attend, but advance signup is required: Call Families First at 422-8208, ext. 2.
Epping residents also are welcome to take advantage of the many parenting and family programs, as well as affordable medical and dental care, offered at Families First’s facility at the Community Campus in Portsmouth. For more information about the community health center, visit www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org or call 422-8208.
In addition to Wal-Mart, supporters of these programs include the state of New Hampshire and the Fuller Foundation.
The Porch
The Porch is a nondenominational, not-for-profit, family oriented organization. We provide a safe place for kids to go after school and use computers, do their homework, play pool, watch TV or just hang out.
We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm for anyone in Grades 6 - 12.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are for Grades 1 - 5. Hours are 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
Transportation is provided from the Elementary School to The Porch. Please e-mail eppinglighthouse@hotmail.com to request a form allowing your child to be picked up.
Everything at The Porch is free of charge. We provide snacks and drinks every day.
We also offer different services to the community, including after school tutoring and counseling for all ages. Please feel free to e-mail about any of our services. We are here to serve you!
