■The Penacook Community Center Senior Program remains closed at this time in order to keep its seniors, who are most at risk, safe. The program continues to stay in contact with the N.H. Association of Senior Centers to stay up-to-date with what senior centers across the state are doing in response to the virus and how they are staying in touch with their members. Members are missed and the Senior Program is happy to share that they are all doing well. Since closing in March, regular contact has been maintained with senior members through phone calls, birthday cards, personal notes, visits and a new weekly Drive-up Exchange program. The members look forward to the day they can safely gather again. The Senior Program is currently seeking donations of books, puzzles and DVDs for adults that are in good condition for the free Drive-up Exchange program being offered to seniors in the community. Please drop off donations on the office porch located at 87 High St. For more information, contact Kristen Pinard-Kenney, Senior Program coordinator, at 753-9700 or at kristenpk@penacookcommunitycenter.org.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■East Congregational Church, Grace Episcopal Church, Immanuel Community Church, Concordia Lutheran Church and Granite State Baptist Church continue to have worship services online. Be sure to check the church websites to access the services and for updates on when services resume inside.
■The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, has outdoor Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Rosary Garden. Everyone must bring their own chair and an umbrella in case of showers. It is strongly suggested you wear a mask due to the pandemic virus. There will also be a livestream Mass at 9:30 a.m. Go to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Facebook page or YouTube channel to view the Mass. You can also listen to HOPE (102.7 FM).
■Concord Grange 322 members have been shopping for senior citizens due to the pandemic and are working with the Community Action Program. Please contact Debbie Patten at 228-1803 for information.
■Happy birthday greetings to Edward Spaulding who celebrates his 70th birthday. My cousin Eddie grew up on Heights Road.
■I am asking the Concord High School Class of 1970 to send get-well cards to Richard Kerper who is recovering from a critical head injury. Cards can be sent to Richard Kerper, 465 Philmont Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601.
■Don’t forget to buy your Father’s Day cards for June 21!
RICHARD PATTEN
496-2917
dickpatten7@gmail.com
■Reserve your spot at Pope Memorial SPCA’s low-cost vaccinations on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your cats, dogs and ferrets for rabies vaccination ($20), microchip ($25), kennel cough vaccine ($15) and distemper vaccine ($15). Bring proof of past rabies vaccination to determine one or three year vaccine. Cats must be safely in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. Payment is due at time of online registration. Follow COVID-19 protocol. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 856-8756. Walk-ins are not allowed.
■The Food Pantry at West Congregational Church (499 N. State St.) is open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wholesome food and pet food is available. Park on the street behind the church, call 224-4142, stay in your car and just pop your trunk. Easy as that.
■The Food Pantry at First Congregational Church (177 N. Main St.) is open to Concord residents who need food. The hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Residents can come by one time per week.
■The Zonta Club of Concord is looking for gently used book donations to raise funds to help local women’s projects. This year the proceeds from the sale of these books will go toward scholarships for local women to continue their education. Fiction and non-fiction novels, children’s books, historical books are needed, but not textbooks. You can drop off your donations at Hilltop Consignment by calling the store owner Sue at 856-0110 before dropping the books off. The books will be sold at the annual Market Days event. For more information, visit zontaclubofconcordnh.org or call club member Rebecca Barnwell at 615-445-0385.
■White Park is open. The Concord Parks and Recreation Department asks everyone to practice social distancing in park and to continue to carry in and carry out trash since maintenance staff has been reduced.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Red River Theatres is bringing you two new films to stream onto your home television or computer. A portion of every film supports Red River Theatres. For more information, visit redrivertheatres.org. When you buy a membership during this campaign (new or renewed), you’ll get one free movie pass! For more information call 224-4600 ext. 2 or visit redrivertheatres.org.
■While the Capitol Center for the Arts hasn’t been hosting shows, CCA has been working with other theatre groups and venues across the state on a document for the reopening of live shows that was submitted to the Governor’s Task Force. Check the NH Economy website for details. The Whitney Livestream Concert for is rescheduled for Sunday. Get your ticket at banknhstage.com. Its 25th season is beginning! Expect to see more livestream opportunities. Your tickets for any performances right now helps them keep the staff working remotely and makes sure you’ll have a great selection of shows in the future.
■New Hampshire Humanities offers essential opportunities for discovery, self-reflection and lifelong learning. On Wednesday, virtual guest speaker, Dan Szczesny will join for a special Father’s Day discussion of his book “You & Me: Reflections on Becoming Your Dad.” Please visit zoom.us to learn more and to set up your device. Registration is required. An invitation to the event will be sent out an hour before it begins at 6 p.m. on June 21. Szczesny is a long-time author and journalist living in New Hampshire. Learn more at danszczesny.com.
■Intown Concord Event News reminds you Market Days has been rescheduled for Aug. 20-22. Vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the Market Days website. An Evening in the Clouds Virtual Prom with Nazzy from 105.5 JYY will be on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. This free event is open to all high schools in Nazzy’s listening audience! Registration is online. Nazzy has some special guests for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Invite your special someone, dress up and dance the night away! Information is available at intownconcord.org.
■There are street closures on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Capitol Street, from Green Street to North State Street for the Farmers’ Market.
■Today is Flag Day, which was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The U.S. Army also celebrates its birthday today. Etiquette calls for flags to be illuminated by sunlight or another source while on display. When flags are taken down, keep them from touching the ground.
■Oh, it’s also Uncle Ralph’s Birthday!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com