Aug172006

Seniors Night a Smashing Success

On Wednesday afternoon, about 80 seniors enjoyed a wonderful barbecue at the Lions Hall. “The food is fantastic!” said Chet Ham. Many people complimented the Lions, who manned the grill, producing delicious hot dogs and hamburgers.

Lots of smiling faces were seen when the ice cream truck pulled up to serve treats. If you want to have fun, hang out with this crowd!

Photo by Mary Tetreau
         

After the meal, many seniors strolled across Mammoth Rd. to a wonderful concert by the Windham Swing Band. Lots of families also attended the concert on a lovely summer evening.

 

Photo by Mary Tetreau
  
   Photos and Text by Mary Tetreau

 

Aug172006

Booths 2006

The following is the official booth layout for Saturday on the Londonderry Common

Click HERE for a booth map in PDF format

Click HERE for the booth map in JPG format

American Legion Post 27 31
Ameriprise Financial 39
Bank of America 7
Blue Seal Feeds, Inc. 5
Boyscout Troop 426 49
Carlson Real Estate 63
Christian Followship Baptist Church 52
Christian Followship Baptist Church 53
Coffee with the Councilors 6
Coldwell Banker 42
Cub Scout Pack 605 43
Derry Community Care Givers 59
Derry News 61
Discovery Toys, Inc. 50
Domino’s Pizza 9
Etz Hayim Synagogue 41
Fire Department 69
Fire Department 70
First National Bank of Ipswich 58
Friends of Londonderry Hockey 2
Friends of Londonderry Hockey 3
Friends of Londonderry Hockey 4
Friends of Music 44
Friends of the Leach Library 67
The House of the SamuraiI 57
Indian Pathfinders 13
Knights of Columbus #10488 14
Knights of Columbus #6949 10
Londonderry Alert 60
Londonderry Baptist Church 62
Londonderry Blue Lions Cheerleading 54
Londonderry Christian Church 45
Londonderry Comforts 28
Londonderry Democratic Committee 37
Londonderry Panthers 15
Londonderry Panthers 16
Londonderry Panthers 17
Londonderry Panthers 18
Londonderry Panthers 19
Londonderry Panthers 20
Londonderry Police Department 68
Londonderry Republican Committee 27
Londonderry School District/LEO 24
Londonderry Trailways 36
NH Condo Connection 40
Nutfield Publishing 47
Nutfield YMCA 30
Old Home Day Committee 48
Oxford Learning 1
Parkland Medical Center 34
Parkland Medical Center 35
Prudential Verani Realty 32
Saint Peters Church 38
Senior Citizens Inc 26
Shaws 56
Speedseed Hydroseed & Landscape 46
St Mark’s Church 23
St. Mary’s Bank 51
Flying Tigers 33
Sweetest Memories 22
Tae Kwon Do Karate Club 21
The Elliott 64
The Elliott 65
The Elliott 66
The Learning Stop 11
The Learning Stop 12
Uncle Benz Ice Cream 55
Union Leader 8
Walgreens 29
Aug162006

Bandstand ready to go!

Tuesday was a busy day on the common, you would think something special was going to happen…

 The grass was mowed, the firemen, (my favorite kind of men) put up the “lost, but now its found” bunting.  Shady Hill made the Bandstand a little more shady (make that a lot more) and ImageAbility popped in with posters and displays.

By the way the posters and displays show the $1000 sponsors, very little room left this year!  If you get a chance say thank you for supporting our great community Londonderry, New Hampshire.

The list of all the sponsors can be found HERE

OHD answer Pup

Aug082006

Can’t wait for your Old Home Day Brochure?

Senior Night

Kidz Night

Softball Game, Family Concert, Fireworks

Saturday Events

Sunday Concert

Aug062006

LONDONDERRY CLERGY ASSOCIATION TO HOST COUNTRY WESTERN ARTIST

The Londonderry Clergy Association will host  “A Day of Gratitude” concert in conjunction with the Town of Londonderry Old Home Day celebration. The free concert to be held at 3:00 on August 20th at the Londonderry Town Common will feature Jackie Cox, a Texas native and award winning country western singer/songwriter of Christian and inspirational music. The musical tribute will be a celebration of gratitude for the numerous volunteers, public safety personnel and all the many individuals who make Londonderry such a special community. Joining Cox will be Penny Ferreira, Jocelyn Perez and the New Worship Band from the Londonderry Church of the Nazarene. 

Cox has been Influenced by some of the greatest artist’s of our time such as James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Jim Croce and Allen Jackson. His songs reflect a heartfelt uncompromising message of Hope. His unique and acclaimed vocal style, complimented with a professional progressive Country sound, touches the hearts of audiences of all ages. His music and videos are being aired on Radio and Television Stations across the USA and overseas.

Cox received the 2005 Nashville Power Source Music Award, the 2005 CCMA Outstanding Achievement award, was nominated for the 2005 CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year and named the 2004 ACMA Artist of the Year just to name a few of the many awards and nominations he has received. Some of his award winning songs includes “I Love You Son”; “Golden Fiddle”, “Devil in My Rearview” and “Thank You’s Not Enough” recorded in honor of the men and women who serve our nation.

Cox will also be featured at a free concert at 7:00 on Saturday August 19th at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 435 Mammoth Road in Londonderry. The concert will be dedicated to all the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces. Joining Cox at St. Jude will be Jimmy Leheoux, a well known and highly acclaimed country western artist from Manchester, Zach Bencal of Londonderry and Penny Ferreira.

 

 

Aug052006

Blitz to Appear!

Blitz from the Manchester Wolves will be on the common on Thursday, August 17th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Click HERE for the Manchester Wolves website.

Jul182006

Morrill’s Rangers

LONDONDERRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Sat. Aug. 19th – Morrison House Museum, Pillsbury Road

Open 9 am-4 pm – Morrison House, Parmenter Barn and Clark Blacksmith Shop

2005 Old Home Day encampment at the Morrison House Museum

Self-guided tour of each building is available FREE of charge with members of the Society available to answer questions.  Gift items- mugs, coverlets, books,maps, etc. will be available for purchase.

 Militia Unit Encampment – Captain Morrill’s Company at Morrison House Museum site

      9 a.m.  –Camp Opens      Cannon demos on the hour

      Musket demos on the hour

      Parmenter Barn – Displays of kitchen/cooking, farm animals, types of cannon shot, etc.

      2 p.m. –  Demo of skrimishes

      5 p.m. – Camp closes

Cannon fire in Londonderry New Hampshire at the 2005 Old Home Day event

All activities at the Morrison House Museum will be FREE of charge.  Please check our website for additional information at www.londonderryhistory.org    You can also visit www.captainmorrillscompanycom for more information about this group.
 

Jul132006

Danville Olde Home Days August 26th and 27th

Danville Old Home Day Committee is seeking area vendors for the Old Home Day celebration to be held Saturday, August 26th at the Danville Elementary School.  10’x10’ spaces are available for $10 each, and will be available that day from 8:00am-3:00pm.  (Vendor provides own table.)  Spaces may be used for arts, crafts, yard sale items, etc.

 Two days of events, celebrated in that unique New Hampshire way.

Click HERE for further info

OHD answer pup.

Jul092006

Old Home Week Annual Meeting Part 2

Click HERE for part 1

President’s Message

Another year of Old Home Week activities in New Hampshire has passed into history and we feel that the record is very satisfactory in view of conditions that have existed.   A good number of communities held some fitting observance and in spite of the conditions caused by war the interest and loyalty to the cause was as good as ever.  The restrictions on travel had the expected effect of reducing the number attending but we know many more would have come if it had been possible.

The method of observing Old Home Week that seems to be gaining in favor is the Sunday observance.  We believe more communities are having an Old Home Sunday service each year and this year we wish every church would dedicate one Sunday service to the observance of Old Home Week.  There are also many family reunions throughout the year and these are very appropriate as an Old Home Week observance.  The Granges in New Hampshire have done much to promote Old Home Week and we are pleased to note their continued interest in the work.

As long as the dark clouds of war hang over our land we can only hope to continue about as we have done for the past year.  We wish to extend our thanks to the churches and Granges and the many interested citizens who have contributed to the proper observance of Old Home Week in 1942 and urge continued support in the future.

The annual meeting for 1943 will be held in Concord on Monday, June7, ant 10:30 A. M. and we wish every local Old Home Week Association could be represented.  Remember that our responsibility is greater than ever till peas shall return.

Arthur W. McDaniel, President

To be continued shortly by the Old Home Day Pup this historic look at Old Home Day in 1942 come from historic records.  Londonderry, New Hampshire has held Old Home day for 107 consecutive years.

Jul082006

Old Home Day 1971

Old Home Day became an annunal event that both newcomers and older town residents looked forward to eagerly each year.  In 1971 the Londonderry Historical Soiciety was host to historical societies from all over the state.  Among the many display featured during that celebration was an exhibit and account of the Lithia Spring Water of Londonderry written by Mrs. Ruth Avery.(1)

(1)History of Londonderry Published 1977