September 25, 2008 09:06 am ATKINSON — A warning to people in the midst of building projects. The code enforcement and inspection department has been charged with finding a way to cut down on the number of open building permits in town. There are more than 100 open permits, some of which were taken out in 2004. The solution could involve surprise inspections, deadlines with fines or closing out permits. Building Inspector Bob Jones said he sent out 25 warning letters last month, asking people to renew their permit for $20, and only received four responses. Atkinson hosts a sale to cheer about ATKINSON — The Timberlane Owls cheerleaders will host their second annual yard sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1 Stewart Farm Road in Atkinson. Proceeds from the sale will be used for scholarships and season expenses. Dance the night away in Kingston KINGSTON — Put on your soft-soled dancing shoes and head to Town Hall on Saturday for an evening of contra dancing. The dance runs from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $8. Claire Mattin will call, with music provided by Carey Bluhm and Timm Triplett. Bring snacks to share and water to drink. Bring a change of shoes with clean soles. Beginners are welcome and all dances are taught. For more information, call Glenn at 772-5355, Claire at 770-7988, Gale at 679-5448 or Sarah at 659-5612. A dinner from around the world HAMPSTEAD — St. Christopher's Episcopal Church will host its eighth annual International Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 4. The event features food from Norway, Germany, Scotland, Poland, Greece, Ethiopia and many other countries. There are seatings at 4 and 6 p.m. at the church. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $5 for children. Space is limited. The church is at 187 East Road. Call Karen Groves at 887-3834 for details or visit www.st-christophers-nh.org. No more smoke at Atkinson dump ATKINSON — The state Department of Environmental Services has not come to witness brush burning at the town dump yet. Road Agent Ted Stewart recently spent $250 to haul brush out of the dump to see if that would be a more cost-effective method of getting rid of the material without smoking out the dump's neighbors. Those neighbors' complaints spurred DES to say they were going to visit the dump. State officials will return to Atkinson the next time Stewart burns to see if they can come up with better burn practices. Get out pen and paper WINDHAM — Ever think of writing your life stories? Starting Oct. 8, Anne Kelsey will present six weeks of classes that help participants write six to 12 personal essays. The classes take place on Wednesdays through Nov. 12, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., upstairs at Town Hall on North Lowell Road. No previous writing experience is necessary. Kelsey will discuss a new topic each week. These include point of view, character, plot, dialogue, setting and theme. The cost is $45. All materials will be provided. To register, call Cheryl Haas of the Windham Recreation Department at 965-1208 or e-mail her at recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com. Teens, get those needles clicking NEWTON — Teen knitters and crocheters are invited to The Clickity Sticks every Wednesday at Gale Library. The first meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1. Lauri Gaudet will instruct. Bring a project that's underway or a new one. Sign-up sheets are available at the library's front desk. Jack Frost says it's time to stop gardening SANDOWN — It's that time of year, time to close up the garden for winter. The Sandown Garden Club will host Judy Motta from the Derry Garden Club on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Motta's presentation, "Closing Your Garden," is open to the public. For more information, call Pat Teague at 887-3606. Learn CPR in Hampstead HAMPSTEAD — A CPR class is being offered at Hampstead Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation on adults and children. They also will learn how to help choking victims and how to identify the signs of a stroke. The course is open to high-school students and adults. The cost is $20. Call the library at 329-6411 for more information. Sale into Fall in Sandown SANDOWN — The Sandown Lions Club is having a Sale into Fall yard sale and flea market Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Hall. The event will be held regardless of the weather. Proceeds will go toward the Lions' charitable activities. Look for deals on toys, electronics, sporting equipment, decorations, books and more. This fair is all about breast cancer KINGSTON — The Breast Cancer Awareness Fair is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 167 Main St. There will be informative brochures on treatment, prevention, detection and recovery. A portion of the proceeds from a raffle and gift shop will benefit breast cancer research. For more information, call 642-8822. Crafts, antiques in Kingston Oct. 4 KINGSTON — The Kingston Area Junior Women's Club will host its 22nd annual Craft and Antique Fair Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Kingston Plains. There will be jewelry, home accessories, clothing and more handmade items. All fair proceeds are donated to local charities. Help keep someone warm WINDHAM —The Windham Women's Club will collect coats and sweaters to help those in need ward off the cold this winter. The collection will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windham Town Hall on North Lowell Road. People are asked to bring clean coats and sweaters. The club will not collect hats, mittens or other items. Murder and mayhem on tap in Hampstead HAMPSTEAD — Friends of Hampstead Public Library will present Milli Knudsen with true stories of murders and other mysterious doings in recent and distant times on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. "Murder and Mayhem in Southeastern New Hampshire" is free and open to the public. The event will be held in the second-floor meeting room of the library.
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