🌱 Exeter Patch: Whats Happening Today (Fri, Jun 2)

Hello, neighbors! It’s me, Tony Schinella, your host of the Exeter Patch newsletter. Let’s get this day started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, today’s weather:

Heavy afternoon thunderstorms. High: 83 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in Exeter:

Takeout Station restaurant in Exeter, NH closes after six months (Seacoastonline.com)
New Hampshire baseball, softball coaches name all-state selections (Eagle-Tribune)
Div. I baseball tournament: Piwnicki puts out the fire as Exeter holds … (The Union Leader)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis makes first presidential campaign visit to New Hampshire (WMTW Portland)
Summer Heat Leads to Spring Chill for Portsmouth, NH Parade (Seacoast Current)
Richard Tucker Obituary (1940 – 2023) (Legacy.com)
Grace Brennan Obituary (1931 – 2023) (Legacy.com)
Here are Seacoast high school baseball players named All-State (Seacoastonline.com)
Exeter Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Exeter Patch)
Exeter Weekend Events: Craft & Artisan Show At Piscataqua RiverFest (Exeter Patch)
Constance Czelusniak Obituary (1928 – 2023) – Southampton, MA … (Legacy.com)
🌱 Exeter Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Thu, Jun 1) (Patch)
Jordan Warriors Gym: Exeter NH ‘American Ninja Warrior’ inspired … (Seacoastonline.com)
The Ever-Changing Evolution of Landscapes (Santa Barbara Independent)

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Today in Exeter:

Senior Prom-Atkinson CC – Exeter High School (6:15 PM)

From my notebook:

Exeter(NH) Police Department: “Black bears are certainly making themselves known around here lately based on the number of calls our dispatchers are receiving daily from residents reporting sightings in their neighborhoods. It appears there’s at least a male black bea…” (Exeter(NH) Police Department via Facebook)
Exeter(NH) Police Department: “We had a great time catching up with members of the community at this morning’s “Bagel with the Blue” held at Rolleyholers. Owner Bob Weygant is always a kind host. Thanks to those who shared part of their morning with us. We even had a …” (Exeter(NH) Police Department via Facebook)
Vernon Family Farm | Store: “Happy Thursday, here’s what’s up: —farm store open 9am-6pm, 8pm when VK offers local food for dinner, so many wonderful products! —gorgeous sheepskins available at the farm store in a variety of sizes (large luxury, large, medium, small…” (Vernon Family Farm | Store via Instagram)
Vernon Family Farm: “Happy Thursday, here’s what’s up: —farm store open 9am-6pm, so many wonderful products! —gorgeous sheepskins available at the farm store in a variety of sizes (large luxury, large, medium, small and xsmall $25 dollar pieces which are per…” (Vernon Family Farm via Facebook)
Seacoast Artist Association: “SAA will be offering an immersive class in plein air painting taught by Todd Bonita on Monday afternoons, July 17-Sept 11! “Unlocking the Secrets to Plein Air Painting is not just a class; it is an invitation to embrace the beauty of nat…” (Seacoast Artist Association via Facebook)
Vernon Family Farm | Store: “Friday night with @dubapocalypsemusic and good, really good, VK local eats! 👏 Have you gotten tickets yet? Waiting to see how the weather turns out? 🤞 No problem—we’re not sold out (yet) and if we have to make a call we’ll do so by n…” (Vernon Family Farm | Store via Instagram)
Vernon Family Farm: “Friday night with @dubapocalypsemusic and good, really good, VK local eats! 👏 Have you gotten tickets yet? Waiting to see how the weather turns out? 🤞 No problem—we’re not sold out (yet) and if we have to make a call we’ll do so by noo…” (Vernon Family Farm via Facebook)
Exeter Parks and Recreation: “Just Announced! Youth Intermediate & Adult Tennis Clinics this summer at Rec Park. Join USPTA Coach Brian Beck for 3 weeks of instruction focusing on player development, footwork and game play. Registration open now. (Exeter Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
Seacoast Artist Association: “Excited to announce that local legend, singer-songwriter Jerry Short, will be performing at our next Second Friday artist reception on June 9, 5-7PM. Admission is free, donations welcome. Jerry has been holding forth on the New England f…” (Seacoast Artist Association via Facebook)
Exeter NH Conservation Commission: “There has been no shortage of bear sightings in Exeter this spring. Please do your part and take these steps to maintain respectful relationships with bears. Bear attractants not only put you, your family and pets at risk, they are also …” (Exeter NH Conservation Commission via Facebook)
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce: “Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The deadline for our Monthly Newsletter is approaching! Please have all submissions to be considered for inclusion submitted to [email protected] NO LATER than Monday, June 5 at noon.” (Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH: “Houlagans Quick Stix Lax Camp – June 19-June 22 CAMP HIGHLIGHTS Boys and Girls ages 6 – 14. All campers receive a Houlagans QUICK STIX reversible pinnie Specific positional training Goalie specific instruction Daily team building activit…” (Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH via Facebook)
Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH: “EYLA FIELD FUNDRAISER UPDATE!!! We have currently raised in LESS than 24 Hours….. $4,550!!!!! We received On line donations and cash donation! If you have not signed up yet or would like to do a one time donation – PLEASE use the link …” (Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH via Facebook)
Exeter, NH Public Works: “Salem Street Area: Structures have been raised in the Salem Street neighborhood today to prepare for paving next week (6/5). After some milling and structures are raised the top coat of pavement will be done by the end of next week. ” (Exeter, NH Public Works via Facebook)
Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH: “NH Tomahawks Coast Clinics, Grades K-12, beginners thru advanced/elite Players divided by ability/age. Focus on skill building for all positions including goalie training NHT Coast Training Boys Dates: Mondays: 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17 $60…” (Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH via Facebook)
Town of Exeter, NH: “Salem Street Area: Structures have been raised in the Salem Street neighborhood today to prepare for paving next week (6/5). After some milling and structures are raised the top coat of pavement will be done by the end of next week.” (Town of Exeter, NH via Facebook)