President Obama to Give State of the Union Tonight

State of the Union Tuesday. President Barack Obama will give the annual State of the Union Address on Tuesday at 9 p.m. Stay tuned to Patch on Tuesday for reaction from New Hampshire political observers on both sides of the aisle.

School and town filing periods open: The filing periods for School Board and town candidates officially opened on Wednesday and will continue through Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.

"Civil War Quilts" at the library: On Tuesday, the Amherst Public Library will host Pam Weeks, curator of the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Mass. She will present a Power Point presentation on her first book, Civil War Quilts, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Winter Carnival set: The Amherst Board of Selectmen recently voted to hold the town's Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Middle Road.

Indoor farmers market. The Indoor Milford Farmers Market is up and running for the winter and spring and will be open twice a month until late April. Love Farmers Markets and miss them during the winter? This is your solution! Find meats, fish, eggs, dairy, fresh produce, soups, a variety of baked goods, and much more. Visit the market's website for loads of information including the upcoming schedule, confirmed vendors, upcoming musical guests and more. This week's market is Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Milford Town Hall Auditorium on the Oval. For more information, call 603-345-0860.