■The Penacook Village Association will hold a community meeting to discuss workforce, Section 8, low income, and other housing options on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m., in the Merrimack Valley High School library. CATCH, N.H. Housing Authority, Concord’s City Manager Tom Aspell, and others will speak about housing options in Penacook and Concord. The PVA recognized a need to inform residents about these options and for the community to be able to ask questions about projects slated for Penacook. Visit penacook.org.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■Concord Grange 322 resumed their monthly meetings with Agnes Ellis elected to a three-year term on the Executive Committee. Grange Master Dick Patten and Debbie Patten will be delegates to the annual N.H. State Grange session Oct. 17-19 at the Fireside Inn, West Lebanon. Lecturer Gary Ford was appointed webmaster for Concord Grange. The next meeting will be Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 48 Airport Road. State Master and Deputy Chris Heath will be present for inspection. Please call 496-2917 for more information.
■The Epilepsy Foundation and East Congregational Church are working together on a “Not Just Clothing” drive! Many clean and dry fabric items qualify, including clothing, uniforms, costumes, linens, towels, drapes/curtains, sheets, tablecloths, cloth napkins, blankets, bedspreads, comforters, shoes, cloth tote bags and pocketbooks. All items must be clean and in very good condition, with no repairs needed. Donations can be dropped off at any time in the orange bin at the top of the ramp on the south side of the church at 51 Mountain Road. Please bring donations in plastic bags. We will be collecting donations through October. For questions or directions, go to eastchurchucc.org or call 224-9242.
■The Kiwanis Club of Concord will meet Sept. 10 at noon at the Red Blazer Restaurant on Manchester Street. The club also meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the same location.
■Today at 1 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will have a African Mass with Fr. Maurice as the celebrant.
■Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will hold their annual Senior Citizen Day on Sept. 18. The committee is looking for prizes such as candy, jewelry, crossword puzzles, gift cards greeting cards, cribbage boards and more. Please call Noella at 435-8503 for information. Items must be dropped off at the parish office by Sept. 16.
■A reminder when you are driving on Sewalls Falls Road in East Concord, the railroad tracks just before the Concord Monitor building are active. Motorists should use caution to make sure no train is approaching.
Richard Patten
496-2917
dickpatten7@gmail.com
■There will be no trash and recycling collected Monday due to the holiday. All routes will be moved one day forward to conclude on Saturday with Friday’s route.
■The Women’s Club of Concord, 44 Pleasant St., will be celebrating its 125th anniversary open house Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. History of the house will be recounted by formersenator Sylvia Larsen, and state historic preservation officer Nadine Miller.
■The Concord Kiwanis 34th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday at NHTI Concord’s Community College. There will be 21 classes of vehicles with trophies awarded. Kiwanis food will be available, 50/50 raffle, giant 100 item raffle and vendors. Show cars cost $15 with goody bags. Admission for spectators is $3, free for children, and parking is free but please no pets. Show is completely on grass from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit ConcordKiwanis.org or call Chris Pappas at 224-1504.
■The Suncook Valley Chorale will hold Fall Open Sings on Sept. 9 and 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Concord High School Music Room. This is a chance to sing through their concert program, meet your fellow singers, and check out the Chorale. For more information, email publicrelations@svcnh.org.
■Start planning for Concord’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Sept. 14 at Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Review the list of acceptable items on concordnh.gov/hhw or call General Services at 228-2737 with any questions. Proof of residency is required.
■Join the New Hampsha’s Comedy Club at Tandy’s Pub, 1 Eagle Square, on Sept. 12. The night kicks off with popular comedian and host Greg Boggis, and features headliner, Mike Koutrobis who has had an outstanding comedy career since he began performing over 20 years ago in Boston. He has also appeared in various motion pictures such as Ghostbusters with Melissa McCarthy. Be sure to reserve your tickets since seating is limited. Tickets are $12 at Eventbrite NoDo Productions, and at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tandy’s Pub offers a full bar and refreshments. For more information, email info@nodoproductions.com.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■ConcordTV will be rolling out the red carpet for creative videographers, age 9 to 14, and all their fans on Saturday at 10 a.m. sharp at Red River Theatres! This is the fourth annual Youth Film Festival of ConcordTV Video Camp and promises to be the biggest and most exciting one yet! Almost 60 campers have participated in the last year writing, directing, acting and editing in over 25 short videos that will premiere on Red Rivers’ big screen. The very special event includes interviews on the red carpet, poster signing, welcoming remarks, fun auction of posters and movie props plus awards in over 15 categories including “audience favorite.” Seating is limited; advance purchase is recommended. Admission is a $5 donation for age 15-plus through redrivertheatres.org.
■The Concord Community Music School is pleased to introduce their newest faculty members who are now accepting students for fall: Zeb Cruikshank (jazz, blues and rock guitar), Eric Klaxton (audio production, jazz piano, composition), and Keith Perry (jazz, blues, and rock guitar).
■Join Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. for an evening of verse as poets William O’Daly and Ben Moeller-Gaa share their newest collections. Yarrow And Smoke is a poetry collection showcases O’Daly’s ability to infuse human truth with the landscapes that shape it. Taste the night wind steeped in yarrow and smoke. Wishbones is a collection of haiku and senryu by Moeller-Gaa which explores the unguarded space between a moment’s initiation and its resolution.
■Each year, tens of thousands of people fall prey to the trap of addiction in America. In 2017 alone, we saw over 70,000 drug overdose-related deaths. That’s 70,000 people with families who loved them; who had their own hopes and dreams; who matter. They believe that’s 70,000 too many lives that were cut short. A local church is going to do something about it. On Labor Day, Next Level Church will be hosting several Run For The One 5K races throughout the state. In an effort to release people from the grip of addiction, all of the proceeds will benefit ddiction recovery partners in each community. It happens here at 8 a.m. at Rollins Park.
■On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., Vibes Of Style will be hosting an open house of dance enrollment for all styles of dance, ages 3 years to adult. The house of dance is currently moving to 49 S. Main St. Come sign up for hip hop, reggae, lyrical, folk, salsa, bollywood, and African. If you’re looking for your child to explore new dance, take advantage of three hours of demo classes. Bring a friend to sign up, get half off your monthly fee.
■People wishing to be certified as Audi house managers should attend either of these two free workshops on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. or Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. Contact Terri Stevenson at tstevenson@concordnh.gov for more info.
■Sept. 15 is the 29th Annual Season-Opening Gala at the Audi. A free celebration of Concord’s community-based arts and entertainment at City Audi at 6 p.m. includes the Arts Party and Arnie’s Ice Cream Social. Set up a booth to introduce your season; climb aboard a Concord Coach; start the new season! At 7 p.m., the party moves into the theatre for the Gala Show. A fast-paced preview of the exciting performances scheduled for 2019-20. Contact producer David Murdo at 344-4747 or nhdm40@comcast.net.
■Gardeners, go to the McLane Audubon Center Native Plant Sale! Multiple native plant nurseries will join us for an afternoon of learning about native plants and the opportunity to purchase and take home for your gardens. Fall is a great time to refresh and enhance your garden with native plants! Come Sept. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. to 84 Silk Farm Road.
■The best way to explore a region is through a “local.” They can provide guidance and an insider’s perspective of what do to, where to go and who to meet giving you the “inside scoop” to a region. The purpose of An Insider’s Guide is to help connect and promote the state to those new to the state or region, and for those looking to explore a different region of the state they have never been before. Join the launch party for the new Guide to Concord on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Red River Theatres.
■The Salvation Army is having a yard sale on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They invite you to reserve a space for $10. Please register by Sept. 27 by calling Nikki at 225-5586. Funds raised will benefit the Salvation Army missionary work around the world.
■Romantic comedy, First Night, is the opening show for the Hatbox Theatre’s fifth season. There will be seven performances on Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for members, seniors and students and $12 for senior members. Tickets may be reserved by calling 715-2315 or purchased online at hatboxnh.com. The play takes place on New Year’s Eve, 1985. Danny Fleming meets a woman he believes he remembers from grammar school who went away to be a nun. Why is she there? Who knows? Why does he care? First Night has proven to be a theatre event packed with laughs and excitement.
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■Ahhh. The last salute to summer: Labor Day! “Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work.” (B. T. Washington) “Find something you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” (H. Mackay) “Dare to be honest and fear no labor.” (R. Burns) “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration. The rest of us just get up and go to work.” (S. King) Enjoy. Then back to work!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com