Concord’s annual fall leaf collection will begin Oct. 30 through Dec. 8, weather permitting. Concord and Penacook residents participating must rake their leaves (un-bagged) to the curb for crews to pick up. Branches and brush must be removed from piles. Residents should have piles ready by the start of program so as not to miss collection. Be prepared for crews to only come once. Visit concordnh.gov/leafcollection for more information.
Women in Military Service for America, a nonprofit organization that supports the National Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, will mark the 20th anniversary of the memorial’s opening and honor the female residents of the N.H. Veterans Home at a ceremony on Monday at 2 p.m. at the home. Retired Marine MSgt. Linda Costello, WIMSA’s New Hampshire ambassador, will speak on the history and mission of the organization and its support for the Women’s Memorial. Also speaking about the experience of women in military service will be Command Chief Warrant Officer Diane Baxter of the New Hampshire Army National Guard, and SFC Margie Arwine, who was in the Women’s Army Corps. WIMSA also will make a presentation honoring the female residents. There are currently 17 women in the home’s population of roughly 200. About half of them served during World War II. The event is free and the public is welcome. For directions, please visit the NHVH website at nh.gov/veterans.