The Penacook Branch Library book club will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. for a discussion of One by Sarah Crossan. The discussion is open to everyone, it doesn’t matter whether or not you have read the current book. Future books and meeting dates are posted at the library.
CHERYL STINSON
753-9752
news03303@aol.com
NHTI’s Wings of Knowledge will present “Wheat, Flour and Bread” featuring Canterbury Bread Shop’s Dane Percy on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Grappone Hall Auditorium. This includes the short documentary film on gluten intolerance entitled The Trouble with Bread. This presentation is free, and refreshments will follow. For more information, call 230-4028 or visit nhti.edu.
The Brigade Lecture Series will present “Green Thumbs in the White House,” a program by Kevin Bragg, owner of Canterbury Plantation and Hands to Lend Fine Gardening on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Pierce Manse. The free program is open to the public, but seating is limited. Refreshments will be served. Call 225-4555 or visit piercemanse.org for more information.
The Children’s Place will host a family fitness class Wednesdays starting this week at 3 p.m. for 10 weeks. The class will be led by Heather Cunningham of Pembroke Fitworks. Parents and children will have fun exercising together. Class size is limited to 10 families. The cost is $75 per family. Drop in rates are $10 per class. To register, call The Children’s Place at 224-9920 or visit pembrokefitworks.com.
A Spring Fling 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 more information, call 224-9242 or visit eastchurchucc.org.
ConcordTV’s Studio B at the Heights Community Center will offer a free Discover ConcordTV on May 3 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Registration is required by contacting Josh Hardy or Doris Ballard at 226-8872. Intro to Camera will follow from 6 to 8 p.m. and Discover ConcordTV is a prerequisite. The cost is $50. To register, contact Josh Hardy at 226-8872 or email josh@yourconcordtv.org. Intro to Editing will be May 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; and the cost is $50. Contact Josh Hardy at 226-8872 or email josh@yourconcordtv.org.
The Children’s Place and Parent Education Center will hold a playground dedication followed by a family Stay and Play on Saturday at 10 a.m. The playground will be dedicated to Mary Davidson, a former director and volunteer. Refreshments will be served; families are invited to stay and play. Call 224-9920 for more Information.
Many senior activities will be offered at the Heights Community Center: the walking group will meet on 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.
The Grange will meet May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hall, 48 Airport Road. State Deputy Alice Tuck will be present for instruction. For more information, call 496-2917.
The Horseshoe Pond Toastmasters will meet Wednesdays 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 the Concord Public Library. For more information, call 224-1715 or email clweeden@comast.net.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net
The spring leaf collection will begin Monday and run through June 5. Concord residents who currently participate in the curbside trash collection program are eligible. Materials are collected weekly for six weeks and must be curbside by 7 a.m. on the same day your regular trash is collected. Residents have two options for pick-up: waste is placed curbside in paper yard waste bags or in 30-gallon barrels weighing less than 50 pounds clearly marked as “Yard Waste.” No plastic bags containing yard waste will be collected. For more information, visit concordnh.gov/leafcollection.
Dog license renewals are due by Saturday. For more information, contact the city clerk’s office at 225-8500 or visit concordnh.gov.
Tickets are now on sale for the Concord MOM Prom on May 13 from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at the Marriott Grappone Conference Center. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by cash or check at the OutFITters Boutique. All proceeds benefit the Capital City 21st Century Community Learning Center. For more information or to purchase tickets by credit card, visit concordmomprom.com.
Capital Toastmasters will meet Monday at 6:30 pm at Granite Ledges of Concord at 151 Langley Parkway. For more information, call 715-1881 or visit capital.toastmastersclubs.org.
Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County will hold Paws for Compassion Brunch on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center. The cost to attend is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. The day will feature brunch and a silent auction with keynote speaker Bruce Zeman and Hobbes. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 856-8756 or visit popememorialspca.org.
LYNDA PLANTE
228-6800
soxpatscats@gmail.com
At the Audi, the Community Concert Association will present Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play on Saturday.
Concord Community Music School’s student recital will be Friday at 7 p.m.
The recreation department has some programs to expand your family’s horizons include vacation video camp, NFL flag football, soccer fundamentals, clinics and leagues, teen culinary class, safe sitter training, tennis and more. For more information, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
The City of Concord will be flushing fire hydrant lines throughout the week. A schedule of work can be found at nh-concord.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5214. If residents find their water to be discolored, running the tap for a few minutes should clear the discoloration.
Drug Take Back Day at the Concord Police Department will be Saturday.
Concord General Services annual spring leaf collection for residents with curbside trash and recycling collection is scheduled to begin Monday and last through the first week of June. During these six weeks, participating residents must place their leaves and grass clippings at the curb by 7 a.m. on their trash collection day in biodegradable yard waste bags or labeled rigid containers for collection by our solid waste contractor. Unacceptable items will not be collected, including the use of plastic bags.
Market Days Festival will be June 23 to 25. Organizers are seeking volunteers for a few hours or a few days. To volunteer, contact susan@intownconcord.org or call 226-2150.
Bishop Brady will perform Scene & Heard on May 13 and 14 at 1 p.m.
Happy Passover!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com