CALENDAR

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

Pepperell Poopapalooza: The Pepperell 4th of July Committee will hold "Pepperell Poopapalooza" (cow patty bingo), beginning at 8 a.m. at the Pepperell Town Field. Squares are available by calling 978-433-2668 or by emailing pepperell4thofjulycommittee@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 18

Planning Board: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

Economic Development Advisory Committee: 7 p.m., Masy Systems, 10 Lomar Park.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21

Override vote: Special Referendum Election will be held at Varnum Brook Elementary School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

Strawberry festival, band concert: 2-4 p.m., Hollis. Please see below for details.

SAVE THE DATE

Strawberry Festival, band concert

Mark your calendars for the Annual Hollis Strawberry Festival and Band Concert to be held Sunday, June 24, from 2-4 p.m. on Monument Square, Main Street, Hollis, NH.

Come and enjoy homemade Strawberry Shortcakes and Sundaes, all topped with homemade whipped cream. Browse among the artisans, kid games, and face painting, while listening to the free Hollis Band Concert playing popular selections.

A raffle will be held for chance to conduct the band to the Stars and Stripes Forever -- always a big honor! Rain location is the Hollis Brookline Middle School.

For more information, please contact Lori Dwyer at 465-3190.

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BRIEFS

Brookline, N.H., Fireworks

Brookline Fireworks will be held over Lake Potanipo on Wednesday, July 4, around 9:15. The Max Cohen Grove will be open (after 7 for public) for your viewing, Donations will be accepted and appreciated upon entrance to the Grove.

If you would like to send a donation to the Fireworks, please mail check to: Brookline Fireworks, Att: Carol, P.O. Box 360 Brookline, NH 03033. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

RAIN DATE WILL BE FRIDAY JULY 6, same place same time.

For any additional questions call Carol at 603-673-7772.

Independence Day parade and celebration -- Saturday, July 7

Pepperell will celebrated Independence Day on the first Saturday in July, this year, July 7, with its annual best-in-the-region parade beginning at 12:30 p.m. from Town Hall, 1 Main St., through Railroad Square and onto Tarbell Street to the VFW.

The parade will be followed by a Hometown Independence Day celebration on the field at Varnum Brook Middle School featuring a variety of vendors, both food service and merchandise. Fireworks are planned for the evening, pending fundraising efforts by the 4th of July Committee.

For more information about the celebration, or to find out how you can help make Pepperell's celebration the best around, call 978-433-2668 or by email pepperell4thofjulycommittee@yahoo.com.

Summertime swim Lessons at Lake Potanipo in Brookline, NH

(You do not have to live in Brookline to participate.)

Child must be at least 6 years old

Two sessions available, three weeks each.

Four days a week, Monday through Thursday, 35-minute classes.

Session 1: Monday July 9 July 26.

Session 2: Monday July 30-August 16.

$50 per child per session ... at child number 4, you get half price.

All classes are held between 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Level class time vary due to the level of your child. Level is determined by age and ability

To register your child, call Carol at 603-673-7772.

Monthly Veterans Breakfast at the Senior Center

The Pepperell Army Community Covenant hosts a monthly veteran's breakfast at the Pepperell Senior Center on the first Friday of every month. Veterans, active military, and the general public are welcome to attend these free breakfasts.

Friday, July 6, 9:30 a.m.: C&S Pizza

Friday, Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m.: VFW Pepperell Post 3291