The Penacook Historical Society will hold a potluck supper Wednesday at The Rolfe House, 11 Penacook St., at 6 p.m., followed by a short business meeting. At 7 p.m., a program on the historical fisheries of the Merrimack and Contoocook rivers will be presented by Jack Noon.
The United Church of Penacook will hold an indoor/outdoor fair with crafters, vendors and a bake sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters will offer bead and sterling silver jewelry, quilted items, homemade dog treats, metal work and more. Vendors include PartyLite candles, Avon, Thirty-One and Tastefully Simple. There will also be several white elephant tables for the Humane Society, Open Door Community Kitchen and the Marine Corps League. The Women’s Guild will have their fantastic baked goods tables plus lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from food sales benefit the United Church of Penacook’s food pantry.
CHERYL STINSON
753-9752
news03303@aol.com
The NH English Country Dance Society will dance tonight and the second Sunday of every month, at 6 p.m. at the West Street Ward House, 41 West St. Dances feature a caller and live music. For more information, call Judith at 934-2543.
Shop for gifts April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Viking House and 20 percent of the sales will be donated to help fund Zonta Club scholarships to female students in the community that want to continue their education. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded.
The Concord Community Action Program is still taking appointments for assistance with fuel and electric through the end of the month. For more information, call 225-6880.
Dog license renewals for 2016 are due by the end of April. For more information, call 225-8500 or visit concordnh.gov.
Capital Toastmasters will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Granite Ledges of Concord, 151 Langley Parkway. For more information, call 715-1881 or visit capital.toastmastersclubs.org.
Happy 14th birthday, Ashley and Sydney Plante!
LYNDA PLANTE
228-6800
soxpatscats@gmail.com
The Concord Chorale will perform Mozart’s beloved Requiem Mass in D Minor on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 21 Centre St. Tickets are $25 or $20 for seniors and students. For more information, visit concordchorale.org.
Eric O’Shea will open for Chris Distefano at the NHTI Spring Comedy Show on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $10 for NHTI students and alumni.
Abbot-Downing School will host a Magical Extravaganza on Sunday at 2 p.m. This will support “Stephanie Spirit,” for a teacher who is fighting ALS. World-class magicians Jon Stetson, Mike Bent, David Garritty and Bob Riordan will join the cause. The Andrew Riordan Jazz Project will kick off the fun at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 225-0827.
The after school programs will host a 5K Color Run on Sunday. Registration is $25 and all proceeds go to safe transportation, healthy snacks, supplies and fun activities within the after school programs. This is fun and not timed. You can register at ConcordColorRun.eventbrite.com.
Lindsay and her Puppet Pals will visit the library today from 1 to 2 p.m. This program will delight the young and the young at heart, but is ideal for ages 3 to 8.
Susan Silverman will visit Gibson’s Bookstore on Sunday at 3 p.m. to discuss her book Casting Lots, international adoption issues and her story of adopting sons.
Mill Brook Gallery and Sculpture Garden will host “Spring Celebration” on Friday and Saturday and a meet the artists talk April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.
This week’s Wednesday Wisdom potluck at 6 p.m. will offer “The Strange and Wonderful History of the Sunflower” at the Kimball Jenkins Estate.
Scott Allan Morrison will visit Gibson’s April 18 at 5:30 p.m. to present Terms of Use, a thriller that exposes the dark side of social media.
National Health Care Decision Day is Monday. Watch Nine to Ninety, by Alicia Dwyer and Juli Vizza from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Concord Public Library and discuss with a panel.
The National Library Week party will be Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Find out who won the “Take a Peep at Your Favorite Book” contest. Cake and refreshments will be served.
Photographing Nature, an AMC-NH partner event, will be Thursday at 6 p.m. Want to improve your outdoor photography skills?
The Songweavers Concert is now more than 130 women strong. The chorus will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a concert Saturday at the South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant St., at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $15 for students or seniors. For more information, call 228-1196.
CYPN is partnering with Stay Work Play to provide a non-profit fair where you can ask questions about volunteering with many local nonprofits April 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Concord Reads When Books Went to War author event at Red River Theatres will be April 21.
Happy 20th anniversary to my dear Charlie!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com
Today is your last chance to see the romantic comedy 2 Across at 2 p.m. at the new Hatbox Theatre at the Steeplegate Mall. Tickets are $15 or $12 for seniors and Hatbox members. For more information or tickets, visit hatboxnh.com or call 938-5158.
Concord Grange will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the I.B.E.W. Hall, 48 Airport Road. For more information, call Dick Patten at 496-2917.
The Central N.H. Storytellers Guild will meet at the community room at Horseshoe Pond Place on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St., will serve a baked ham dinner Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. All donations support the church’s Take a Tote ministry at Mill Brook School.
ConcordTV’s Studio B in the Heights Community Center will offer advanced camera Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $40. Advanced Editing will be offered Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m,. and the cost is $50. To register or for more information, call Josh Hardy at 226-8872 or email josh@yourconcordtv.org.
Taxaide will be Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments will be scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Taxaide offers free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. To set up an appointment, visit nhtaxhelp.org or call 211.
Many senior activities will be offered at the Heights Community Center: the walking group will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m., cribbage will be Monday 10 a.m. to noon, Bone Builders will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Friday and a VNA Senior Health Clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Wednesdays. Zumba Gold is played from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, contact Becky at 230-4982 or rbukowski@ConcordNH.gov.
Wings of Knowledge will present “Wheat, Flour and Bread” featuring Canterbury Bread Shop’s Dane Percy on April 26 at 6 p.m. This includes the short documentary film on gluten intolerance. For more information, please call 230-4028 or visit nhti.edu.
Passion for Caring will be held May 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Company C, 102 Old Turnpike Road. The event includes a silent auction, refreshments and entertainment by the Jazz Dogs. Proceeds will benefit CRVNA and Company C will donate 20 percent of all sales. Make your reservations by April 22 for $50 per person at crvna.org or by calling 224-4093, ext. 5664.
The Horseshoe Pond Toastmasters will meet Wednesday at noon at Northeast Delta Dental. For more information, call 223-1287.
The Karner Blue Toastmasters will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at the environmental services building on Hazen Drive. For more information, call 568-3128.
The Concord Writers’ Group will meet the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10 a.m. at Concord Public Library. For more information, call 224-1715 or email clweeden@comcast.net.
The Spring Fling Fair will be at East Congregational Church on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will feature a silent auction, crafts, plants, baked goods, clothing, books, deli items and more. For questions or directions, call 224-9242 or visit eastchurchucc.org.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net