All are invited to come enjoy the sight of the Holiday Tree Lighting. Join your friends and neighbors at the Frog Pond for some hot chocolate, treats, and a special appearance from Santa Claus. November 30th 4-5PM lighting will occur at 4:30 If you are able please bring a non-perishable food item or unopened toiletry item to be shared with those in need among our community.
You may have noticed last year our tree looked as if Dr. Seuss strung the lights. We are so lucky that this year Chris Lane Enterprises will be helping us out for a more traditional look!

Thursday November 7th 6:30 to 9pm at the Gilsum Public Library
David Dauphin will be teaching the community how to play. 
(some boards and cards will be provided, feel free to bring your own from home so we can have multiple games going)

All Ages Welcome Family Friendly Event
Join us on a spooky walk to Porcupine Falls. Follow the jack-o-lantern lit trail to the waterfall where a story will be told. Keep an eye open for creatures and monsters lurking in the depths of the woods. Upon return from the hike join the Witch of Calhoun Forest for some refreshments around a fire pit. 
Date: October 19thTime: 5:30 pm Location: End of White Brook Road, Gilsum NH
Costumes encouraged by all attendants! 

Event Sponsored by the Gilsum Recreation Committee and the Monadnock Conservancy

Schedule of Events

• 9:30 Fishing Derby – If you are 16 or younger, come join us at the Frog Pond! Who will catch the Big One??
• 11:00 Parade – Route 10 to Frog Pond, up Main Street , down Memorial Street Participants- walkers/bikers assemble at the library at 10:30 Motorized vehicles assemble at the school at 10:30
• 12:00 Toddler Time-Out Band – Wee ones wanted! Come join our fun band and play for the audience! Toddler-friendly instruments provided. Look for the band sign!
• 12:30 Animal Calling Contest – Calling all animal callers! Think you sound just like a moose or a barred owl? A peeper or a bullfrog? How about a wild turkey or a duck? Maybe your skills lean more toward the barnyard variety. Best mimics win!
• 1:00 Martial Arts Demonstration – Find local resident Vin Sodders, owner of Golden Phoenix School of Chinese Martial Arts, near the church!
• 2:00 Bubble Gum Cloud Race – Cloudy with a chance of bubblegum?? Whose (whipped cream) cloud will produce the first bubble? Two races: Ages 12 & under and another for ages 13 & up!
• 3:00 New England Baked Bean Contest – Enter your best baked beans to win a HANDMADE BEANPOT!
• 3:30 Cobbler Contest – Enter your favorite cobbler to win a 12″ CAST IRON COBBLER PAN!
  • 1. Make your favorite dish for entry. *Must be homemade*
  • 2. Place your entry in a non-descript disposable container.
  • 3. Deliver enough of your dish to be sampled by our 4 judges to the church by 2:30pm Please do not bring large quantities -They can only eat so much!
  • 4. Baked Bean judging is at 3:00pm. Cobbler judging is at 3:30pm.
  • 5. There will be 1 winner selected for Baked Beans and 1 winner selected for Cobbler
  • 6. Entries will be judged on: Flavor, Texture/consistency & Appearance
• 5:00 Sheep vs Pigs – Shelter the sheep or pen the pigs…Will the farmers or shepherds get the job done? Last game of the day before the evening festivities begin – come join the fun!
• 5:30 Citizen of the Year – Who will it be?? Come recognize the Gilsum Citizen of the Year!
• 6:00 Dancing on Main Street with The Scripts – Come enjoy the sounds of this local band. Glowsticks included!
• 9:00 21 Gun Salute – Dedicated to local veterans and service members – past and present – who have sacrificed so much for us all. Please join us in honoring them in quiet reflection during the salute.
• 9:05 Fireworks! – Bring a chair and enjoy the fireworks from Main Street to close out Old Home Day!

25¢ Games – Teens to Seniors Fun to watch – even more fun to play!

• 1:30 Stack Attack – Beverage cup showdowns!
• 2:30 Nose Dive – Dip, nod, shake, or wiggle? What’s your strategy to win?
• 4:00 Noodle Doodle – Take command of your unruly pasta!
• 4:30 Fruit Picker – Select and deliver your fruit by air!

Ongoing Events

• 10:00 Car Show – On Church Street just past the Fire Station. Come admire these beautiful cars!
• after the parade-3:00 – Dunk Tank – Sponsored by the Gilsum Village Store. Who’s going to get dunked next??
• after the parade -5:00 – 50/50 Raffle – On the church lawn. Winner announced around 5:15!
• 1:00 Chalk Art – Come draw on the street all you want in a safe, closed off area! Make a MASTERPIECE!
• 1:00 Kiddie Duck Pond – Find two matching ducks in our special duck pond and win a prize!

Other Happenings

• Visit the various booths! Face painting, vendors, clubs, crafts, information!
• Visit the blacksmith shop on Church Street for demonstrations! Listen for announcements of times to visit the Historical Society museum!
• Cornhole and other pick up games!

Food

• Join the Legion on Church Street for hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch or dinner! –
• Gilsum Congregational Church will have ice cream available!
• The Historical Society will have popcorn and lemonade!

• Date: July 31
• Time: 6 PM
• Location: Gilsum STEAM Academy and Community Center
• Coordinator: Lenoir Laws, lenoir.nesaccess@gmail.com and Rob Mitchell, rmitchell60@gmail.com
• Signup: Not required.

Description: Learn how to play this popular sport, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis! Admission is free and all materials are provided. All levels welcome. This event takes place in the gymnasium. Sponsored by the Gilsum Recreation Committee.

Date: July 27

Time: 6 PM

Location: Gilsum Congregational Church

Coordinator: Lenoir Law and Lisa Gallagher

Signup: Not required.

Description: More than $400 in prizes. Free! Open to all Gilsum Residents age 18 and up. Refreshments available courtesy of Gilsum Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Gilsum Recreation Committee.

For more information: Visit the Gilsum Community Facebook Page and go to Events. https://www.facebook.com/events/2826244234267808/or Lenoir lenoir.nesaccess@gmail.com or Lisa lisa.mgal@yahoo.com