The New Hampshire Association for the Blind and Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services have partnered to provide iCanConnect, a federal program that helps individuals with significant combined hearing and vision loss to connect with family, friends and community. iCanConnect will provide free communication technology and training to those who meet federal income guidelines. For more information, call 224-4039, visit sightcenter.org, call 224-1850 or visit ndhhs.org.
The Kearsarge Community Band, based in New London, is seeking a new music director to replace Aarne Vesilind, who will retire in January. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings in the New London Outing Club gym. The band plays three formal concerts during the academic year and hosts the Festival of New Hampshire Community Bands in the fall. There is also a summer version of the band. There are approximately 50 musicians, ranging in age from 16 to 85. Experienced band directors interested in the position should send a letter of interest and current resume to Director Search, P.O. Box 469, New London 03257-0469 or email kcb.directorsearch@gmail.com.
Reserve your pet’s spot in the 2017 Calendar of Best Friend” of the Pope Memorial SPCA. Highlighting your pet (or a special date or your business) in the calendar will help the SPCA raise funds to care for homeless animals. Visit PopeMemorialSPCA.org.
Franklin Recreation will host a free monthly evening Companion Book Club for students in fourth through eighth grades, at which student and adult companions will discuss quality children’s literature. Each month the students will receive a book for their personal libraries. For information, call Christine Dzujna at 934-7163.