St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host the London Temple Church Boys Choir on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. This concert will be a rare opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned voices of professionally trained choristers performing beautiful music from the English choral tradition, as well as music on St. Paul’s Austin organ. No charge; donations welcome. St. Paul’s is located at 21 Centre Street in Concord. Our red front doors on Park Street overlook the State House lawn. For more details, visit stpaulsconcord.org or call 224-2523.
The New Hampshire High School Mock Trial Association, a nonprofit corporation, is comprised of a board of directors made up of coaches, attorneys, and a former high school mock trial participant. The NHHSMTA is the organization that organizes and conducts the state tournament in New Hampshire and also provides outreach to schools interested in forming a team or those interested in integrating mock trial into their curriculum. In addition Bishop Geurtin High School holds an invitational tournament in December. If you are interested in the New Hampshire Mock Trial, you can contact board president Brian Jackson at JacksonB@bghs.org or board member Richard Vassar at richardv48@gmail.com for information on the tournaments or outreach to schools. The NHHSMTA is also holding an all-day seminar on mock trial Oct. 13 at Souhegan High School. The seminar is conducted by board members of the NHHSMTA. The cost is $60 per student.
We are looking forward to you joining us for the 108th Sandwich Fair held annually on Columbus Day weekend in Center Sandwich N.H. The dates of the fair are Oct. 6, 7 and 8 with a midway sneak preview Friday night. This is a 3½ day event with something for everyone. We also have a few new events we are featuring on certain days. The Sandwich Fair offers something for everyone. From animal competitions, antique tractor pulls, a traditional farmers market, helicopter rides (weather permitting), a full midway and numerous buildings filled with crafts, flowers, vegetables, photos, baked good etc. Our stage shows featuring music and variety acts throughout the day are included with your general admission ticket. Friday night is our ride preview where you can pay one price and ride all you want from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday features our antique auto show that begins at 8 a.m. and concludes with a parade at 1 p.m. Sunday’s big feature is our Grand Street Parade which kicks off at 1 p.m. Please visit our website for a full listing of activities and events for each day at Thesandwichfair.com.
The Loving Bulb, the Franklin VNA & Hospice’s first fall remembrance event in the Teuscher – Wilson Hospice Garden is coming up Oct. 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at their 75 Chestnut St., Franklin. The garden features a beautiful south facing hill where Remembrance variety crocus bulbs will be planted in memory of those who have passed on. They invite you to come and plant one in memory of a loved one. The garden is open to the public year-round. To be a part of this event, contact April at 934-3454.
The Andover Historical Society, with a grant from N.H. Humanities, will sponsor a program presented by storyteller Jo Radner entitled “Wit and Wisdom: Humor in 19th Century New England.” The program will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11, at the Highland Lake Grange Hall, 7 Chase Hill Road. Refreshments will follow the program. For more information, contact lbchase@aol.com or call 735-5135.