■The Penacook Winter Farmers Market is open Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at Riverhill Grange, 32 Horse Hill Road.
■My deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. I look forward to receiving your Penacook news.
■Happy 2019!
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■Concord Grange No. 322 will meet Jan. 14 at 6 30 p.m., weather permitting, at the IBEW Hall, 48 Airport Road. The Grange will vote on two applications for membership, discuss the dictionary project, and audit the books. The Grange would like to apologize for David Mailhot and Mailhot Enterprises who were omitted in the thank you note for their support in the Concord Christmas Tree Lighting. David has been a long-time supporter. Please contact Dick Patten at 496-2917 for more information.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net
■The GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St., is having a White Box Christmas Sale: Week of Re-Gifting from Monday through Friday. All donated items will be displayed, and you will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets and bid on an item you really want! Spread your tickets among many items or drop them all in one box for a chance to win that special something. All proceeds will go to support GoodLife Programs & Activities. For more information, call 228-6630.
■The Concord Public Library would like you to join other book lovers at their new, low-pressure book club on Tuesday at the True Brew Barista, 3 Bicentennial Square. Chat about what you’ve been reading, and listen to suggestions and recommendations from other readers. There are no assigned books in this group; just come and share your latest reads! They will talk books from 6 to 7 p.m., and mingle from 7 to 8 p.m. Library staff will be on hand to take notes and, will share the group’s recommendations in the library newsletter. For more information, call 225-8670.
■The N.H. Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education, 47 N. Main St., is offering a class called “New Year, New Outlook” on Thursday from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. The New Year is fast approaching and there’s no better time to take a new look and new attitude toward handling your money. Join in for this class where we will set some new goals and talk about how to make positive changes for the year ahead – whether it’s paying off debt, building savings, planning for retirement, or just learning more about money management, they will discuss the topics you want to know more about and help you set the steps to get there! The cost to reserve a seat is $10 which is refundable upon course completion. Non-attendance will result in the forfeiture of your seat reservation fee. To make a reservation or for more information, call 224-7731, ext. 307.
■The Concord Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion is offering a one-day course titled “Expectations: Preparing for your first Birth” on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Educators will guide expecting parents through the process of labor and birth, methods for relaxation, comfort measures, birthing positions, postpartum, welcoming your baby, feeding your newborn, comforting your baby and transitioning into parenthood. The cost to attend is $100. For more information or to register, call 230-7300.
■There will be no trash and recycling collected Tuesday (New Year’s Day) due to the holiday. Monday will be collected as usual and all others will be moved one day forward to conclude Saturday with Friday’s route.
■Concord’s Quarterly Property Taxes are due on or before Wednesday!
■Happy 2019!
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■At the Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., come enjoy a Noon Year’s Eve Party on Monday at 11:30 a.m. for games, refreshments and fun! Then the library will close early at 4:30 p.m. and be closed on Tuesday, New Year’s Day.
■Did you know you can borrow free digital books, movies, music and magazines through your library? Join us and learn how to use your phone, tablet, laptop or computer to borrow digital items. CPL’s streaming services are available 24/7 and there are no late fees! This is your month and it’s time to use your CPL card to start reading, listening, and watching on your smart devices by downloading Libby and hoopla! There is more than one way to celebrate Digital Books Month. Sign up online or by speaking with a library staff member. Make an appointment with a reference librarian. Message us via Facebook or Instagram, email library@concordnh.gov, or call 225-8670 for more information!
■Come party like it’s 1999! Elden’s Junk rocks three hours of music followed by a two-hour 1990s Dance Party featuring your favorite music! Dress your ’90s best and win cool swag! The fun begins at 8 p.m. for those 21 and older at the Pit Road Lounge, 388 Loudon Road.
■What would make 2019 great in Concord? A six-course dinner, a black and white party, music courtesy of WJYY, and an exclusive countdown party. It is all happening at Tandy’s Pub and the Eagle Square Atrium on Tuesday! Don’t be left out from the celebration! Get your tickets early. Prices increase after 11:59 p.m. tonight! The menu includes bacon-wrapped scallops, chocolate and cheese plate, mixed green salad, lobster bisque or french onion soup, prime rib or chicken marsala, loaded mashed potato, dilled asparagus, chocolate raspberry cheesecake or tiramisu and personal-sized champagne. It starts at 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the Eagle Square Atrium, 7 Eagle Square. Tickets range from $15 to $45.
■The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority will be conducting an application writing workshop for nonprofit organizations interested in applying for grant funds to support Recovery Friendly Workplace programming. On behalf of the State, CDFA has been allocated a one-time appropriation to administer grant funds to nonprofit organizations delivering recovery friendly workplace programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that deliver (or intend to deliver within the grant period) recovery friendly workplace programs. All are welcome to attend and learn more on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the New Hampshire Bar Association, 2 Pillsbury St.
■Join for networking and education, food and fun! At 3 p.m. on Thursday, Carol Jordan will present Mortgage Bingo. This fun course is approved for one-hour CE credit. Prizes include coupons for Sushi, Saki and more! Late joiners will enjoy this presentation but will not be eligible for credit. Immediately following we will enjoy a happy hour with appetizers and sushi provided by our sponsors. Bring a non-member guest and receive a complimentary beverage for each of you! Thirsty Thursdays are perfect place to meet other like-minded realtors who want do more business and have more fun! Network until 5 p.m. at the Ichiban, 118 Manchester St.
■An exhibition featuring a collection of fine studio furniture made by members of the N.H. Furniture Masters is a special opportunity to view and purchase work by 10 fine furniture makers in one location. Each item in this show is for sale. Shop for fine furniture, mingle with the masters and maybe hear a Christmas jingle or two! The cost is free. Enjoy this at 49 S. Main St. Information at 224-3375, news@sullivancreative.com or furnituremasters.org.
■An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. (Bill Vaughan); On New Year’s, just remember: if your cup runneth over, you’ve probably reached your limit. (Melanie White); I love when they drop the ball in Times Square. It’s a nice reminder of what I did all year. (Bridger Winegar); A New Year’s Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. (Anonymous); Deer Readers, my gnu year’s resolution is to tell you a gazelleon times how much I caribou you! Sorry. Bad puns. Alpaca bag and leave. (Greg Tamblyn); May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s Resolutions. (Joey Adams). A very happy, healthy, prosperous and fun New Year’s to all of you!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com