The Suncook Valley Chorale will host Open Sing nights in the Concord High School Music Room on Sept. 11 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. (attend either, or both). Anyone wishing to join the chorale, or just considering it, is invited to join us as we explore our next season’s program. Bring a friend! The Suncook Valley Chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus based in Concord, with more than 60 active members of all ages and backgrounds. Our motto is “Sing for Joy,” and we joyfully perform a variety of classical and popular pieces. We are led by director Scott Lounsbury and accompanied by pianist Calvin Herst. For more information, find us on Facebook.com/SuncookValleyChorale, or contact publicity chairwoman Holly Ares Snyder at publicity@svcnh.org or 780-4968.
On Saturday at the Barnstead Elementary School starting at 9 a.m., a fun-filled day of activities is planned for the entire family! A big parade, lots of kids activities including a bouncy house, great food, farmers market, and lots of vendors. Don’t forget to pick up your Game Card to play! Please visit the following sponsors of the game: Alpaca Brats, Avon, Black Dog Farm, Bloom, Vickie, Crooked Run Farm, Diamond B, Fabbio Creations, Farmhouse Country Catering, Gourmet Cupboard, J&B Embroidery, Homestead Gift Shop, Journeys End Maple Farm, Lucas Roasting Company, Lularoe, Mary Kay, Mountainview Farm, Norwex, Remax, Rodan & Fields, Shamrock Hill Home Gardens, Shonyo, Angela, Snow Family Farm, Threads of Love, Tupperware, White Buffalo General Store, WildTree. How to play: Stop at the OHD Vendor Check-in Tent and pick up your Vendor Game Card. Visit each vendor and ask them to initial your card. After you have finished collecting all of your initials, come back to the check-in tent and enter to win the raffle for lots of prizes! Please note: You must have at least 15 vendor initials to enter.
On Sept. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m., a free workshop titled Discovering What’s in your Child’s IEP will be held at the Parent Information Center, 54 Old Suncook Road, Concord. Registration is required. To register, call the Parent Information Center at 224-7005 or 800-947-7005 or email admin@picnh.org with your name, phone number, email address and date of workshop. If you require special accommodations please specify when registering.