The Priscilla Chapter 51 Order of the Eastern Star’s annual yard, craft and bake sale will be held May 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Horace Chase Lodge. Table rentals are $10 each. The sale will benefit the chapter’s many charities. For more information or to rent a table, call Lorraine at 753-6677 or Carol at 225-7226.
CHERYL STINSON
753-9752
news03303@aol.com
A spring fling will be held at East Congregational Church on Saturday 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.
Chapter B Philanthropic Education Organization for Women will host a game day Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St. Bring your favorite card or board game, or join in playing a variety of choices offered. Advance tickets are $4 or $5 at the door. Call 867-5187 or 606-2398 for tickets and information. Proceeds help support women’s educational scholarships available through the international Philanthropic Educational Organization.
The Children’s Place will host a family fitness class Wednesdays at 3 p.m. through June 22. 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.
Concord Grange 322 will meet May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the I.B.E.W., 48 Airport Road. State Deputy Alice Tuck will be present for instruction. For more information, call 496-2917.
Concord TV’s Studio B at the Heights Community Center will offer a free Discover ConcordTV session Tuesday from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Registration is required. Intro to Camera will follow from 6 to 8 p.m. and Discover ConcordTV is a prerequisite. The cost is $50. Intro to Editing will be held May 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and the cost is $50. To register or for more information, contact Josh Hardy at 226-8872 or email josh@yourconcordtv.org.
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 is played Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and Bone Builders is held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. A VNA Senior Health Clinic is held the fourth Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Mah Jongg is played from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, contact Becky at 230-4982 or rbukowski@ConcordNH.gov.
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.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net
Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord will have a Paws for Compassion brunch today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center. The cost to attend the event is $45 for a member 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.
The Friends of the Audi and Concord’s General Services Department will hold their 16th annual Perennial Exchange on Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Concord City Auditorium, rain or shine. It is free and open to all. Dig your own perennials, split them, put them in cans or boxes, and bring them down to the Audi to exchange for new varieties. If you are just starting a garden, there will be plenty of plants for you, too. There will also be 10 gardening raffles. For more information, call 344-4747 or visit info@concordcityauditorium.org.
The Concord Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion is offering a women-only financial wellness workshop Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn how to build a solid financial house and what the three Ds of investing are and how they work. The cost to attend the workshop is $5 and refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, call 230-7300.
The Concord Public Library will host a fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons game night Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Snacks and spare character sheets are always available. For more information, call 22-8670.
Tickets are still on sale for the 2016 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.
The West Congregational Church will have a community concert May 15 at 4 p.m. with a variety of musicians performing including organ, piano, trumpet, hand bell and vocal selections as well as the Parkington String Ensemble. There is no cost to attend, but donations will be accepted. For more information, call 224-4142. The church also has two scholarships for students attending a two- or four-year institutions of higher learning. Applicants should have some connection to the church. Applications are available at westcongr.org and are due back by May 30.
Happy birthday, Karen Blanchette!
LYNDA PLANTE
228-6800
soxpatscats@gmail.com
Kurt Czarnowski, the Social Security Administration’s former regional communications director for New England, will provide a wealth of information about Social Security and retirement planning at the Holiday Inn, 172 N. Main St., on Wednesday or Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited; register at 224-2777. If married, both spouses are strongly encouraged to attend.
Pitch Night at Hatbox Theater will be Saturday at 7 p.m. Want to produce something at the Hatbox? This is the night to tell us about it. If you’re interested in producing a play, a concert or pretty much any kind of performance, then show us what you got. Each group will get two minutes to present.
For more information on Concord Recreation Programs, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690. Recently added is Nature Babes for adults and children age 6 weeks and older. Explore the local trails this fall with your little one in a carrier on Thursdays from May 5 to June 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Vermont Poet Laureate Sydney Lea will be at Gibson’s Bookstore on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Local historian Quincy Whitney will speak on the life of Carleen Hutchins at Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
The opening day of the farmers market will be May 7 on Capitol Street.
The Mill Brook Gallery will begin its 2016 season. For more information, visit themillbrookgallery.com or call 226-2046.
Happy Orthodox Easter, especially to my Russian and Greek friends and neighbors with whom I will have the honor of celebrating! Christos anesti!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com