Long one today with lots of info on Old Home Day and the Summer Reading Program. And at the end is information from the Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurses regarding sunscreen and skin protection. Have a great week.

The cross on the Grantham United Methodist Church will be lit on Father's Day in memory of Carl Miles by Pat Masone; in memory of Henry Swenen, Arnold Swensen and Perley Sanborn by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fontaine, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swensen and Naomi Sanborn; in memory of Joshua Dunbar by Joey Holmes and John Holmes; and in memory of Dewlos Mutney by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mutney.

The Wine Tasting Group of Eastman is hosting "A wine journey down the West Coast" beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at Bistro Nouveau. Deadline to sign up is June 15. Cost is $55/person, including tax and gratuity. Mailed reservations must be received by June 15 at PO Box 1715, Grantham, NH 03753. For information, call Drew Nelson, 863-6430, or Bob Koester, 863-7378.

Brooks Hubbard returns with his smooth style during The.Fix@6 in the Tavern at Bistro Nouveau at The Center at Eastman from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 15. No cover charge, but reservations are recommended, 863-8000.

The.Fix@6 continues every Friday through Labor Day weekend. Carlos Ocasia (of Frydaddy) debuts June 22 and Trent Larabee returns June 29.

Dine at Bistro Nouveau on the evening of Saturday, June 16 and help fight cancer! That night, Bistro Nouveau is generously donating a portion of its dinner proceeds to support the Grantham Mountaineers Prouty Team’s fundraising efforts. Grab your family and friends, enjoy a great meal and good company, and help raise money for the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Make reservations at 863-8000.

The annual Father-Daughter Dance will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at the Grantham Town Hall. Each father will receive a complimentary photo to remember the night. Every daughter will be presented with a flower when she comes through the door. The evening also includes hot and cold refreshments and an ice-cream social. The cost is $20 pre-registration per couple; $25 at the door. Each additional daughter is $5. Please RSVP by June 9th. Forms can be found at www.granthamnh.net/activities.

The Upper Valley Humane Society is holding a supply drive in June at both Grantham Town Hall and the Eastman South Cove Activity Center. Items most appreciated include cat and dog toys, peanut butter, wet dog food, bleach, fabric softener sheets, laundry and dishwasher detergent, paper towels and garbage bags (30- and 50-gallon size). For more items, visit UVHS website: www.uvhs.org.

Children's Stage Adventures, together with the children of the Grantham community, will present Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" in two performances Friday, June 29. This live theatre experience, sponsored by the Grantham Parent-Teacher Group, will take place at the Grantham Village School Gymnasium at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5-18 and free for ages under 5.

Alas, the camp is already filled, but don’t miss the performance!

Guitarists Gerry Putnam and Tom Pirozzoli play Bach to Beatles and Brubeck to Gershwin in their highly original take on popular jazz, classical and folk music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at the Center at Eastman. All welcome and no charge.

The Second Annual Veterans Benefit Golf Tournament will begin at 11:30 A.M. June 23 at Eastman Golf Links. Cost is $100 per person and includes golf, cart, lunch and participation in all three Hole-in-One chances on the course. Prizes will be awarded for top three team scores. Please make checks out and mail to: The Home Depot 3408 Associate Committee, 451 Washington St., Claremont, NH 03743. Contact Kevin Jones at 863-1755 for more information.

Classicopia presents "Three to Tango" with violinist Omar Chen Guey, cellist Alexei Gonzales and pianist Daniel Weiser beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at the Center at Eastman. Admission is $20 for adults; free for children 18 and younger. Everyone is welcome.

An unusual musical program by pianist Joe Henderson and two of his friends from Barre, Vt. – clarinet player John Klimenock and cellist Deborah Black – will play the music of Vermont composer Gwyneth Walker and tangos by Astor Piazzolla beginning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 at the Center at Eastman. All are welcome and no charge.

The 29th Annual Eastman Benefit for Norris Cotton Cancer Center Classic Golf Tournament will be held Friday, June 29 at Eastman Golf Links. The day includes golf, a BBQ lunch, after-golf party and prizes for $130/person. A fun event for a good cause! For information and registration, pick up a form in the Eastman Golf Shop or visit eastmannh.org/nc. Contact Polly Richard at 865-5281 or Claire Vogel at 863-5776 for information on sponsorships and Memory Blocks, or visit eastmannh.org/nc.

Old Home Day is Wednesday, July 4 with some new events mixed in with the traditional.

First up is the Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Grantham United Methodist Church. Donations are accepted rather than having a set cost. Be generous! The kids work hard.

This year’s parade theme is Farm and Garden. The parade, which begins at 11 a.m. (line up at 10:15 at Yankee Board Road), is open to anyone who would like to build a float, ride a bike, walk or show their vehicle in the parade. To participate, contact Laurie Field at field83@comcast.net or 863-9143.

New this year is a softball game beginning at 11 a.m. Contact David Armstrong (armstrd@comcast.net) for more information.

Following the parade, head to the Grantham Recreation Park for a full day of activities, including Curios Creatures noon-1 p.m., the GPTG Fun Run at 12:30 p.m. (cost is $8/person; register on-line here ), sack races, 3-legged race, pie eating, balloon toss, children’s games, face painting, a petting farm, bounce houses, music by Jim Hollis, pony rides, antiques display, exhibits and food, food, food!

That food will include Grantham Fire Department’s Third Annual BBQ! Price is $8 for half a chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, roll/butter and a cold drink. You can’t beat that price with a stick!

Additionally, Old Home Day is looking for anyone in the farm and garden business who would like to promote or sell what they do under the Grantham Chamber of Commerce tent. This year's tent will house farmers’ market vendors as well.

This whole day does not run without volunteers, people to park cars, set -up tables and chairs, and clean up. Please contact Laurie at the above email or telephone number.

The Grantham Town Hall, Transfer Station and Dunbar Free Library will be closed for Independence Day on July 4. Please plan accordingly.

The Town of Grantham is seeking a part-time building custodian.  Basic duties include cleaning the town hall meeting room and kitchen area, interior painting, general building maintenance and snow shoveling. Evenings and weekends a must. Pay range $13-$17, dependent on qualifications.

 Applicant must have a valid driver's license, pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug and alcohol screening and be able to lift 75 pounds.

 Job description and applications are available at the Selectmen's Office and on our website at www.granthamnh.net/jobs. To apply, send completed application to Town of Grantham, Attention Melissa White, 300 Route 10 South, Grantham, NH 03753.

The town doesn’t only run on paid staff and elected officials. Many committees are populated by appointed volunteers. The town is currently seeking members for the Capital Improvement Program Committee and someone to serve on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission. If interested, please contact the Selectmen’s Office, 863-6021 or mwhite@granthamnh.net.

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

• The library trustees are looking for people interested in helping to raise funds for the Dunbar Free Library building expansion project. If interested, please contact any of the trustees: Susan Mellow, Ed Jenik, Wendi Grant, Kevin Hughes or Lorie McClory; or stop in at the library and leave your name and contact information.

• 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 and Grantham Town Hall. Cash donations go to the Grantham Community Crisis Fund.

• The Grantham Mountaineers Prouty Team is now recruiting cyclists, walkers and rowers to participate in the 31^st annual Prouty and Prouty Ultimate Friday and Saturday, July 13-14 in Hanover. Participants can cycle, walk or row the Prouty. It is not a race. If you enjoy any of these activities, mark your calendar and join the fun! To join our team, visit the Prouty website at www.TheProuty.org and follow the instructions, or contact Susan Mattson at 863-0746 or susancmattson@gmail.com; or Merle Schotanus at 863-2293 or schot@comcast.net.

• Registration for Colby-Sawyer’s Adventures in Learning summer courses has begun; it ends July 3. AIL is an enriching, learning experience for those with a vigorous interest in the world of ideas and who wish to continue their intellectual growth in an informal setting. To view the summer course offerings and to register online go to www.colby-sawyer.edu/adventures. For more information or to request a catalog, call Janet St. Laurent at 526-3690.

• Lebanon Crew is participating in the Prouty this year. For every individual donation made to the Friends of Lebanon Crew for the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Chicago Soft, Ltd. will make a matching donation (up to $500) to Lebanon Crew. If you would like to make a donation to Friends of Lebanon Crew’s Prouty team, use the link below. You can make it as a general team donation or choose a team member that you know here.