The Goffstown Edge

Memorial Day Services in Dunbarton

On Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day services were held on the Dunbarton Town Common with the Dunbarton American Legion Post #116 veterans in attendance. Gary MacCubbin, Major (Ret. USA) opened the services followed by a prayer by Ron Wanner, LTC (Ret. USAF). Charles Frost Jr., Col. (Ret. USA), TSGT5 Fred Mills, (Veteran WWII USA) and 2nd Class Petty Officer Fred Mullen (radioman – Navy) carried the flags for the services. Wreaths were placed on each of the 4 war memorials on the town common by Gary MacCubbin assisted by the children of the Dunbarton Silver Birch 4H club. A parade walk followed to the Center Cemetery where a wreath was placed on the tomb of the unknown soldiers where 4 American flags are placed. There are four flags placed in each of the 4 town cemeteries for the same reason along with the gravesite flags for the veterans. Fred Mills, Ron & Barbara Wanner, Lee and Fred Mullen put the American flags on the graves every year - Center Cemetery (119), East Cemetery (17), Pages Corner Cemetery (33), Stark Memorial Cemetery (7) for a total of 176 flags as of this year. Our many thanks go out to our veterans and to the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. God bless America and let FREEDOM ring!

The members of the Dunbarton American Legion Post #116
Standing:  Charles Frost Jr., Col. (Ret. USA) holding the American flag, Ron Wanner, LTC (Ret. USAF), and 2nd Class Petty Officer Fred Mullen (radioman-Navy) holding the American Legion flag
Sitting:  TSGT5 Fred Mills, (Veteran WWII USA), Gary MacCubbin, Major (Ret. USA)

Members of the Dunbarton Amerian Legion Post #116 with members of the Silver Birch 4H of Dunbarton, NH

Tri-Town Youth Soccer Fall Registration

Good News!!  With a new group of volunteers stepping forward to serve as officers and board members, there will be a fall soccer program.  The Tri-Town Youth Soccer League is now registering for its fall recreational program for ages 5 through 18 which starts on September 3rd and runs through November 4th.  Players must be age 5 as of 9/30 and anyone age 18 must still be attending high school. Registration forms are available online at www.tritownsoccer.net or at Brown Graphix in Goffstown. ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JULY 12TH.  NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE PLAYER IS NEW TO THE PROGRAM.  For additional information, call 1-978-381-9715 or visit our website.

Goffstown Parks & Recreation News

Download Goffstown Parks and Recreation News

All Parks and Recreation users are encouraged to visit the Parks and Recreation website @ www.goffstown.com . All Parks and Recreation news and information is available on the website.  We are making every effort to be eco-friendly.

The 33rd Annual David French Goffstown Gallop

The 33rd Goffstown Gallop is a 5.2 mile course and will take place on June 23rd at 8:30am.  Course begins and ends at the Goffstown Recreation Center on Mast Road and has both resident & non-resident divisions.  Registration forms are available www.goffstown.com, cool running, local merchants &  the Parks and Recreation Center.

Download 2012 One page Goffstown Gallop Flyer

Summer Concerts

The Goffstown Lions Club and Parks and Recreation will be hosting two summer concerts with ice cream socials at both events.  The first concert will be June 23rd; 5:30pm-8:30pm at Goffstown High School softball field featuring Roxanne and the Voodoo Rockers.  The second concert will be August 18th, 5:30pm-8:30pm at Roy Park in Pinardville featuring Joint Chiefs.

2012 Summer Playground Program

The summer playground program is a fun filled 8 week program. Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Games, Quiet Games and various different activities are offered daily. In addition participants will swim everyday. Weekly special events include tye-dye day, pickleball tournaments, dodgeball tournaments and candy bar Olympics. Weekly special events will take place on Fridays with combined activities with both Barnard & Roy Parks. This program is offered Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4pm. Participants may register week by week for the sessions they choose. The Summer Playground Program is scheduled to start on June 25th and will end on August 17th. These dates are subject to change as the school calendar changes. The fee for this program is $60 per week. Scholarships are available. Visit www.goffstown.com for current registration information.  Registration will begin the week of 26th, deadline to register is 5/31/12.

Goffstown Old Home Day

Goffstown-Old Home Day in Goffstown is June 2nd, and there will be plenty to do for the whole family.  Goffstown Main Street is being joined by lots of local partners for a great day Downtown, and we hope you’ll come, too.  Start your day with a fun run from the Villa Augustina and their Race to the Villa 5K. Not into running?  Trot on over to the St. Matthew’s Yard Sale, the library’s book sale, or St. Lawrence’s pancake breakfast.        
            Booths open at 9 a.m., and that’s also when the first Trolley Tour kicks off. Tickets are on sale now at Goffstown Ace Hardware, Howes Pharmacy, and King Bowling Lanes for these great tours.  You won’t want to miss Dan LaRochelle’s history lesson!  Or, take a walk through the Downtown with Jim Beauchemin who will teach you about the buildings you pass by whenever you come down Main Street.
            Plenty of things to see and do, but we hope you’ll also participate!  Make something yummy for the Strawberry Cook-off, enter the Lip Sync contest (bring your iPod or a CD), or bring your decorated canoe or kayak down for the Wicked Wacky Watah Kraft Race at 2:30.  Cook-off and race entry forms are on our website, www.goffstownmainstreet.org.
            Lots of good food, lots of fun, lots of chances to see and do different things --- from ringing the Congregational Church bells to taking a chance at Meadow Muffin Bingo.  Charity events include a Shave-a-thon at Family Main Street Salon and a bone marrow donor drive at Putnam’s Waterview Restaurant.  Try out a kayak or stand-up paddle board from EMS.  Watch artists do their thing at Local Color, 35 Main Street. Enjoy live music at The Village Trestle and Apotheca.
            End the day with a free spaghetti dinner at Stark Hall courtesy of the Goffstown Congregational Church, and come back on Sunday for breakfast at the Oddfellows Hall to benefit the Goffstown Historical Society.  So much to see and do, you won’t want to miss a minute of it!
            For details, visit www.goffstownmainstreet.org or email us at info@goffstownmainstreet.org.  See you at Old Home Day!

Bone Marrow Drive at Putnams Waterview Restaurant

Putnam's will be hosting a bone marrow registry drive on June 2nd, hoping to add 100 people to the registry. Come on down! It's just
a simple cheek swab and you could be the one to save a life.

Memorial Day 2012

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.  ~Joseph Campbell

Old Home Day Breakfast at St. Lawrence Parish

SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd

START OFF YOUR ‘GOFFSTOWN OLD HOME DAYS’ CELEBRATION WITH BREAKFAST AT SAINT LAWRENCE PARISH COMMUNITY!

WHEN: Saturday, June 2nd, 9 A.M. - NOON

WHERE: Saint Lawrence Parish Hall
1 East Union Street, Goffstown

Please use downstairs rear entrance.

WHAT: 2 large Pancakes, Bacon or Sausage, Juice, Coffee, Chocolate or White Milk

COST: $4 per Person; FREE for children Age 3 and under

$15 Family Maximum

This breakfast is sponsored by the Saint Lawrence Parish Social Committee; proceeds benefit the parish food pantry. Please join us following the Villa Augustina’s 8 A.M. 5K Road Race!

St. Matthew's Church “Spring Thing”

Outreach Committee Annual Yard Sale

Saturday June 2

The Outreach Committee of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Goffstown, will have their annual “Spring Thing” Yard and Food Sale on Saturday June 2, in part with Goffstown’s Main Street “Old Home Days” celebration.

The tables will be open from 8 AM to 1 PM with treasures galore!  Home baked pies, breads, cookies and more will be available.  Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili and home baked beans will be hot and ready all day.  The St. Matthews grill will be running all day and food will be available for anyone attending the Main Street activities.

Watch for the “Bling Thing” vintage jewelry table.  It’s fast becoming a big hit with yard sale goers!

The Community Clothing Closet will be open and have a bag sale from 9 am to 1 pm.  Be sure to check out the Kids Section that is always full of games, puzzles, toys, and sports equipment.

Come and enjoy the fun!

Goffstown Christian Fellowship Kids Clothing Swap

We are looking for sizes newborn to 10/12 kids.  The contact person is Bonnie Dix at 497-5625.  Individuals wishing to donate kids clothes need to contact her at that number on or before May 26th to arrange a drop off date.
 
This is a FREE swap for the community where parents can exchange kids' clothes.  This is a rain or shine date it will be held in our fellowship hall.  There will be coffee provided.

Goffstown Main Street Celebrates Golfers

The Goffstown Main Street Program thanks all those who supported our 10th Annual Golf Tournament, Friday, May 18th.   We had beautiful weather and excellent support from our local community.  First, we wish to thank our lead sponsors: Crossroads Collision Center, LLC; Eastpoint Rentals, LLC; and Bryan M. Fournier Landscaping and Irrigation.  We also wish to thank Unique Ford, Sully’s Superette, the Colburn Family, French and Rising Funeral Home, and Gordon Burns Insurance Agency for their support of our event.  Special thanks to the staff at Stonebridge Country Club, they are truly easy to work with, and a great help.  We had over 50 donors and sponsors, plus 108 golfers to make the day a financial success. Without a doubt, though, our biggest thanks go to our volunteers:  our coordinating team of Brenda Letourneau, Gale Cheever, Joe Martin, and Mike Walton; and our on-course helpers: Theresa Walton, Harold Pothier, Lorraine Pascucci, Bev Powden, Donna Arnold, and Cheryl Elliott.  This was truly a community-wide effort, and we appreciate all those who made the day a success.
 
 
Sincerely,

Robbie Grady
Executive Director