Those interested in donating new toys or new clothes to the Recycled Percussion toy drive can drop off items at the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office in Boscawen or El Rodeo in Concord until Dec. 20. Please help us fill the boxes. Toys will be disbursed to New Hampshire children at six locations in the state on Dec. 24. For more information, visit recycledpercussionband.com, email manager@recycledpercussionband.com or call a volunteer at 715-0770.
Franklin VNA & Hospice is hosting a Meet Your Representative event Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their 75 Chestnut St. This event is open to the public to attend, for refreshment planning, RSVP is to April, at 934-3454. State Sens. French and Giuda will be there from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then get a first-hand look at the impact homecare can make by participating in a ride-along with a Franklin VNA & Hospice clinician. For more information, call Franklin VNA & Hospice at 934-3454 or visit FranklinVNA.org.
On Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. the public is invited to join representatives from each of the seven military service branches as they place a commemorative wreath at the entrance to Old North Cemetery, which will remain in place until spring. A Color Guard made up of members of the 6th New Hampshire Volunteer Historical Association will be in place during the ceremony. The event is rain or shine. For more information, please visit piercemanse.org.