The Penacook Village Farmers Market will begin its seventh year Monday. The market, open from 4 to 6:30 p.m., will run each Monday through Aug. 29 at 11 Penacook St. This week’s entertainment is Audrey and Clayton, performing original folk music on fiddle and piano. Visit penacook.org often for farmer, vendor and entertainment updates.
The Penacook Historical Society will meet Wednesday at the Rolfe House, 11 Penacook St. A potluck supper begins at 6 p.m.; the meeting is at 7 p.m. Althea Barton will show highlights of oral history interviews filmed over the last few years. All are welcome.
Penacook Village Association will hold a general membership meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Rolfe House, 11 Penacook St. Topics will include the opening of the Penacook Farmers Market; the Guyette Pool rededication at Rolfe Park on June 16, at 5:30 p.m.; the progress of the Friends of Poulin Park Gazebo project; flower barrel sponsors; new banners in the village; and other general business. The agenda and directions are available on penacook.org.
Penacook Branch Library will hold a book sale Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the library.
CHERYL STINSON
753-9752
news03303@aol.com
Concord Grange 322 will host Pomona Grange at its meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the I.B.E.W. Hall, 48 Airport Road. The Picnic in the Park will be July 26 with a hotdog festival and homemade desserts. The grange will pay tribute to the Concord Heights fire station on its 50th anniversary. Call Dick Patten at 496-2917 for more information.
“Higgedly Piggledy,” a production of four comedic acts by playwright Donald Tongue, will be performed at the Hatbox Theatre at the Steeplegate Mall through June 12. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $16.50 or $13.50 for students, seniors and members. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hatbox.nh.com.
ConcordTV’s Studio B at the Heights Community Center will offer Discover ConcordTV on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The session is free, but 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 Thursday 5:30 to 7 p.m.; and the cost is $50. To register or for more information, call 226-8872 or email doris@yourconcordtv.org or josh@yourconcordtv.org.
The senior walking group will meet at the Heights Community Center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m. There will be Sunset Club bingo for ages 55 and older from 10 a.m. to noon, and cribbage from 10 a.m. to noon Monday. A VNA Senior Health Clinic will be held Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Bone Builders will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Ping pong will be played from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and sign up is required. The June lunch will take place at 11:45 a.m. and sign up is also required. Mah Jongg for experienced players will be played Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. The Sunset Club board meeting will be Friday at 10 a.m. Bridge will be played from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. A book discussion will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Becky at 230-4982 or email rbukowski@ConcordNH.gov.
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 224-9920 or visit pembrokefitworks.com.
Local crafters, artisans and artists are invited to take part in an upcoming craft fair at Steeplegate Mall on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited. For more information, email sophia.verdana@gmail.com or call 545-1451.
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 Thursdays at 5 p.m. at the environmental services building on Hazen Drive. For more information, call 568-3128.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net
The Chapter Two Thrift Shop at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is open today from 9 a.m. to noon. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the first Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Use the Centre Street entrance and only cash is accepted. All proceeds benefit the SPC food pantry, Assistance with Dignity, and other efforts supporting children and families. For more information, call 224-2523.
COPOCO, a cooperative pool and tennis club on Little Pond Road, is accepting members for the 2016 summer season. For more information, contact galennichols@gmail.com or visit copoco.net.
The Concord Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion will offer Beating Fatigue Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Caffeine does not have to be the go-to stimulant for morning wake-up, afternoon slump or late night deadline. This class will examine how quality sleep, food, beverage choices and movement can impact energy levels. The cost to attend the class is $10. For more information or to register, call 230-7300.
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.
The Concord Farmers Market will be open Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and is located off of Capitol Street in downtown Concord. The event offers 40 vendors, including meat, eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables, fish, honey, bakery, and maple products. Also featured is potted plants, cut flowers, wood products, dog treats, and body care products.
Congratulations to the eighth-grade graduates at Shaker Road School!
LYNDA PLANTE
228-6800
soxpatscats@gmail.com
Today is the official closing Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Bishop Libasci will be the main celebrant at the Mass, which will take place at 2 p.m. At the end of the Mass, there will be an official “decommissioning” of the church with prayers being offered at significant areas of the church. Come help us say “adieu” to this cherished Concord landmark. A sentimental farewell to Sacred Heart Church.
The N.H. English Country Dance Society will present dances the second Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. at the West Street Ward House, 41 West St. It is a welcoming event for newcomers and no partner is necessary. Dances feature a caller and live music. This month’s dance is June 12. For more information, call Judith at 934-2543.
Market Days is seeking volunteers for a few hours or a few days. Join the team and see firsthand what is involved in putting on a free three-day festival for 50,000 guests. For more information, email susan@intownconcord.org or call 226-2150.
Join New American Africans at their next Friday Family Fun Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St. There will be African drumming, dancing, ethnic food, ice cream and fun for all.
Dan Szczesny will give a free presentation on his “Mosquito Rain: Alaskan Travel Essays” on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St.
Poet Shelley Girder will present an evening of verse at Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. from her new book, “You Were That White Bird.”
St. John Regional School offers an academic program for children age 4 through eighth grade in a community which cares about God and each other. It has experienced, certified teachers who communicate regularly with parents. Beginning in kindergarten, all students receive instruction in a foreign language. They offer a variety of extracurricular activities and care for children after school hours. It is affordable, and provides financial help for 20 percent of its students. It offers a discount for families with more than one child. For more information, call 225-3222 or email office@stjohnregional.org. There are openings in all grades for the fall.
An extremely happy birthday to the love of my life!
Love and pride and wishes for a great future to the 2016 Bishop Brady grads, especially my son!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com