100 Main Street, Alton, New Hampshire 03809, United States
ANOUNCEMENTS
August 26th: FREE MUSIC LESSONS
Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Training with Danny K. Kila
Hawaii's “Danny K. Kila" (The "K" stands for "Kika"), AKA Alton's Daniel Tremblay, will conduct a hands-on training session, from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, August 26th, for those interested in learning how to play the Hawaiian lap steel guitar. There will be several guitars available for practice. Please call the Gilman Library at (603) 875-2550 to sign up or for further information.
“Danny K. Kila" will be playing his Hawaiian lap steel guitar at the Gilman Library every Thursday, from 11 AM - 2 PM beginning from now until September 18th.
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September 16th: Alton Historical Society
7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 16th
We will welcome Meteorologist Hayley LaPoint at WMUR-TV as our guest speaker. Hayley has been interested in weather since she was a young girl. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and an Associate’s degree in TV News from Lyndon State College in Vermont. We will learn how Hayley uses her knowledge and experience to forecast the weather for NH residents who depend on a reliable forecast for their livelihoods, commuting, outdoor activities and events.
http://altonnhhistoricalsociety.org
https://facebook.com/altonhistoricalsociety
WANTED: Someone experienced in caning vintage chairs
PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THE GILMAN LIBRARY
Our Brick-and-Mortar Building Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays.
Weather Closings are posted on our calendar.
Location
100 Main Street
[MAIL TO: PO BOX 960]
Alton, NH 03809
General email address:
Telephones
Telephone: (603) 875-2550
FAX: (603) 651-0737
Texting SMS number: (603) 267-4302
COOLING CENTER INFO
LOCATED AT 7 PEARSON ROAD, ALTON
Extreme Heat Warning – Cooling Station Available Upon Request
Alton, NH – The Town of Alton is urging residents to take precautions as extreme heat is forecasted over the next several days. With high temperatures and humidity expected to impact the region, the risk of heat-related illnesses is elevated, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and those with preexisting health conditions.
To help residents stay safe and cool, a cooling station will be made available upon request at the Pearson Road Community Center. Any resident in need of relief from the heat is encouraged to contact the Alton Police Department to arrange access.
Contacts:
Alton Police Department
Phone: (603) 875-3752
Alton Fire Department
Phone: (603) 875-0222
Ryan L. Heath
Town Administrator
Town of Alton
PO Box 659 ~ 1 Monument Square
Alton NH 03809
Phone: 603.875.0102 ~ Fax: 603.651-0732
Email: administrator@alton.nh.gov ~ Website: www.alton.nh.gov
A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance
ALTON — Granite VNA is offering “A Matter of Balance,” an eight-week fall prevention program at Gilman Library, 100 Main St. in Alton, on Wednesdays beginning Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, change the environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
To register, call (603) 224-4093, ext. 85664, or visit www.granitevna.org. Registration is required, and space is limited. This program is offered at no charge and is generously supported by St. Mary’s Bank.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls/Volunteer Lay Leader Model © 2006. This program is based on “Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance,” Copyright © 1995 Trustees of Boston University: All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.
About Granite VNA Granite VNA is a not-for-profit licensed and certified home health and hospice care provider. The agency serves people of all ages in 72 communities across the Greater Capital Region and Central New Hampshire by providing home care, hospice care, pediatric and maternal child health services, and wellness programming. The agency has offices in Concord, Laconia, and Wolfeboro. Formed through the merger of Concord Regional VNA and Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, Granite VNA has served New Hampshire since 1899. For more information about Granite VNA, visit www.granitevna.org.