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Happy Thanksgiving!
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
Today is your last chance to see Nancy Knowles: A Gift of Madness at 2 p.m. at the Hatbox Theatre. For more information or tickets, call 715-23125 or visit hatboxnh.com.
There will be a wreath-laying ceremony for President Franklin Pierce’s 212th birthday at the Old North Cemetery on Tuesday at 10 a.m. This will be hosted by the Pierce Brigade, the U.S. Army National Guard and the Governor’s Horse Guard, with participation from the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School. Light refreshments will be served afterward at the Pierce Manse. For more information, visit piercemanse.org.
The Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road, has many activities and services for seniors. Concord Regional VNA will be offering Walk-in Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon; this is a free program that is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not required. For more information call 224-4093, ext. 5815 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815 or visit crvna.org. The walking group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. Bone Builders will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. For more information, call Becky at 230-4982 or email rbukowski@ConcordNH.gov. The Heights Community Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The 16th annual Fez-tival of Trees will be held through next Sunday at the Bektash Shrine Center, 189 Pembroke Road. The admission fee for adults is $5, seniors are $4, and children 12 and younger are free. For more information, call 225-5372.
The Christmas tree lighting is scheduled for Friday and there will be events for all ages, including Santa Claus and fireworks. Donations are urgently needed. Call Dick Patten at 496-2917 for more information.
The Community Action Program is scheduling appointments for fuel and electric assistance for the 2016-17 season. Call 225-6880 for an appointment.
Concord Grange 322 will meet Nov. 28 at 6:45 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 48 Airport Road. A planning meeting for 2017 will be held. The Grange will be draping its charter in memory of Arline French, who passed away recently. The New Hampshire Federal Credit Union has donated $500 to purchase new lights and cords for the trees located at the Grange Triangle at Loudon, Pembroke and Airport roads.
The Horseshoe Pond Toastmasters will meet Wednesday at noon at Northeast Delta Dental. For more information, call 223-1287.
A happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net
Join the 30th annual Concord Christmas tree lighting celebration Friday at 4 p.m. in front of the State House. This community event includes fireworks, music by Brian Waldron, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, petting zoo, Santa Claus, and much more. A $1 donation at the event will be accepted. For more information, contact Dick Patten at 496-2917.
The Community Players of Concord will perform Once on this Island: A Caribbean Musical Masquerade at the Concord City Auditorium today at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information or tickets, call Dave Murdo at 344-4747.
Bishop Brady High School will be have its 18th annual Galloping Gobbler on Thursday with race check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Register online by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday and pay only $20 or $25 and get a T-shirt. All proceeds will benefit the tuition assistance fund. Visit bishopbrady.edu for more information or to register.
Capital Toastmasters will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Granite Ledges of Concord (behind the Concord Hospital) at 151 Langley Parkway. For more information, call 715-1881 or visit capital.toastmastersclubs.org.
There will be no trash and recycling collected on Thursday due to the holiday. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s routes will be collected as usual. Thursday’s route will be picked up on Friday and Friday’s route will be picked up Saturday.
Happy birthday, Paul Anderson!
LYNDA PLANTE
228-6800
soxpatscats@gmail.com
The Concord Nordic Bill Koch League is well-known for teaching children how to cross-country ski, but the league also offers the more experienced skier excellent training as well as opportunities to learn about Nordic racing. The program will take place on Fridays from Jan. 6 to Feb. 10 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Children from kindergarten to fifth grade are required to have their own equipment. For more information on this and other Concord Recreation Programs, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
The Nature Store at New Hampshire Audubon’s McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, will hold its annual Black Bird Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can choose from a variety of nature-themed toys, gifts, jewelry, plus holiday cards and 2017 calendars. Members receive 20 percent off all purchases. Parking is free, come visit the birds, take a walk on the nature trails and enjoy stress-free shopping.
South Main Street has re-opened. The Main Street Project celebration and official street opening took place with a ceremony, foot parade and reception. Thanks to everyone who came to help celebrate the successful completion of this major transformation of downtown Concord – and congratulations to the city, the construction company, local businesses and the downtown community for a job well done. Now . . . enjoy!
The annual “Crafts at the Capitol” event will take place today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing the work of carefully selected, talented New Hampshire crafters offering a beautiful selection of handmade work – perfect for your holiday gift shopping. Shop local, shop quality, shop for everyone on your list at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St.
Skip the lines and stress of Black Friday, and Discover Downtown Concord for your holiday shopping. The day after Thanksgiving, Plaid Friday, is an important day for your local businesses. You don’t need to get up early to find quality products, exceptional customer service, and an enchanting holiday experience in our beautiful new downtown. Be sure to visit as you work off your Thanksgiving dinner. And of course Concord’s Christmas tree lighting celebration always takes place on this day from 4 to 6 p.m. at City Plaza.
Launching on Nov. 27 is the Win The Window super-raffle for downtown.
Small Business Saturday will be Nov. 26, Giving Tuesday will be Nov. 29 and Midnight Merriment will be Dec. 2.
It is from the bottom of my heart, my family and I wish you and yours a fun, thoughtful, appreciative and tasty Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for you.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com