The cross on the Grantham United Methodist Church was lit Jan. 5 and 9 in memory of Hugh and Ella Reney. It was lit Jan. 20 in memory of Ed Masone by Pat Masone.

It will be lit Feb. 7 in memory of Elizabeth Swensen by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fontaine, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swensen and Naomi Sanborn.

The Soup's On event held at the Grantham Village School cafeteria last weekend to benefit the Grantham Community Crisis Fund was a huge success. More than 100 people came out to enjoy 21 different kinds of soup, warm bread, salad, cider and yummy desserts! It was a wonderful evening of friends and neighbors sharing a meal together and raising $910 for a great cause in the process. Thanks for coming out.

Eastman Community Association again plays host for two great events to benefit David’s House.

The annual Chili Cook-Off will be held noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at The Center at Eastman. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children. Come taste many wonderful, homemade varieties of chili and vote for your favorite.

The inaugural Eastman Loppet for David's House will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 from the Eastman Cross Country Center. Reduced pledge amounts are being offered for anyone who pre-registers before Feb.10. Click this link for complete details.

The filing period for Town Offices began Jan. 25 and closes on Feb. 3. The Town Clerk’s Office will remain open until 5 p.m. for filing purposes only on Feb. 3. The following positions are open:

* Selectman – 3-year term

* Planning Board – two 3-year positions

* Trustee of the Trust Funds – 3-year term

* Trustee of the Trust Funds – 2-year term

* Cemetery Trustee – 3-year term

* Trustee of Dunbar Free Library – two 3-year positions

* Trustee of Dunbar Free Library – two 1-year positions

* Town Moderator – 2-year term

* Supervisor of the Checklist – 6-year term

Applications and position descriptions are available at the Town Clerk’s office. The annual Town Meeting and election of officers will be on March 13. Polls will be open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Town meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

Bistro Nouveau also presents Swine & Wine beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Enjoy a four-course, wine dinner featuring pork in every course for $55/person including tax and gratuity. First course: shredded pork shoulder, beet chip, scallop, horseradish foam, and cauliflower cream. Second course: braised pork belly (bacon) and sweet potato hash. Third course: a classic pork loin roulade. Dessert: a mini apple tart with maple bacon ice cream.

Contact Bistro Nouveau for more information on any of these events or for reservations, 863-8000.

Community dinner and lunch

The monthly community potluck will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 in the lower level of the Grantham United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome; just bring a dish to share.

The monthly community luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 14. Donations are encouraged and everyone is welcome.

The Blue Mountain Snowdusters will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Gerry Whitney Room (upstairs) at Grantham Town Hall. Please visit www.snowdusters.org or call Jodie 863-1551 with any questions.

Also, mark your calendar for the Feb. 18 Radar Run on Stocker Pond. More details to follow.

• Grantham United Methodist Church worship service at 9 a.m. each Sunday, with Pastor Patricia Williams. Everyone is welcome to attend.

• The Grantham Food Pantry at 65 Roses in Rum Brook Plaza is open for food pick up from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, visit www.granthamfoodpantry.org or call Caitlin at 603-361-2604. Donations of non-perishable food, toiletry and baby items can be dropped off at the Dunbar Free Library, Grantham Town Hall and Eastman’s South Cove Activity Center. Cash donations go to the Grantham Community Crisis Fund.

• Storytimes at Dunbar Free Library are held each week at 10 a.m. Wednesdays for children 3 and younger, and 10 a.m. Thursdays for children 4 and older. An adult chaperone is required.

• Men and women interested in playing basketball can come to Grantham Village School every Sunday (except holidays) for free fun and exercise. Women’s pick-up ball is from 5 to 7 p.m.; men’s, 7 to 9 p.m. The men have a strong group kicking off the season; women interested should contact Susan Martin at 863-9094 to let her know you are attending.

• Zumba Fitness with instructor Angie Shonts is 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Grantham Village School gym. Wear comfortable clothes and bring clean workout shoes and water. The first two classes are free. For more information, contact Shonts at 704-214-2271 or shonts@comcast.net.