■Immanuel Community Church, Grace Episcopal Church, East Congregational Church, Concordia Lutheran Church and Granite State Baptist Church continue to have worship services online. Check church websites and Facebook pages for details. Immaculate Heart of Mary is having outdoor Masses on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Rosary Garden. Oasis Christian Church is holding its services at Concord Christian Academy, 37 Regional Drive, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Oasis services are also online.
■The annual Immaculate Heart of Mary Youth Charity Golf Tournament and barbecue is scheduled for Sept. 5, rain or shine, at Loudon Country Club. A breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. and there will be an 8 a.m. shotgun start. This is a four-person scramble. The golfer that hits closest to the pin on the 17th hole will receive an ice cream ride with Father Ray as the chauffeur. Other contests include putting, longest drive, double or nothing, straightest drive, plus raffle prizes. Register online at ihmnh.org. Fill out the form and mail it in or send it by fax or email. Call the rectory office at 224-4393 with any questions.
■The Nevers’ Band will complete its shortened summer concert series on Tuesday at Riverfront Park, behind the Everett Arena, at 7 p.m. Those attending are reminded to bring a lawn chair or blanket, practice social distancing (or listen from your car) and wear a mask. The concert will be canceled if it rains
■Apple Hill Farm, 580 Mountain Road, is now open for the season. The farm stand features jams, jellies, homemade candy and early vegetables. Blueberries and raspberries are available for picking. Call 224-8862 for information.
■It is with great pleasure on behalf of President Tim Britain, Immediate Past President Warren Emley and Committee Chair Richard Bean, that the Rotary Club of Concord announces its scholarship recipients. It awarded 27 need-based scholarships totaling over $47,000. The Rotary Club is fortunate to be associated with, and fiduciary for, the Arell Family Funds, which allows the Rotary Club of Concord Foundation to disperse these funds to worthy area residents and students who are attending two- and four-year colleges and universities, as well as certificate programs and trade schools. The Rotary Club extends the warmest congratulations and best wishes of success to all recipients.
■The Concord High School Class of 1970 50th reunion has been changed to June 28, 2021. It will still be held at Makris Seafood and Steak Restaurant. The committee is looking for Don Hillier, Don Blakeney, Gary Lafond and Adair O’Reilly who were members of the class at Rundlett. Please contact John Hill if you have information.
RICHARD PATTEN
496-2917
dickpatten7@gmail.com
■The Pierce Manse, home of the 14th U.S. president Franklin Pierce from 1842-1848, is open for tours by appointment only. Visitors are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Appointments can be made by calling 224-2939.
■The Capital Center for the Arts in collaboration with the Concord Community Music School and the City of Concord, presents “Music in the Park” a series of mini concerts on Saturday evenings through Aug. 22 on the Concord Community Music School’s outdoor stage (Fletcher-Murphy Park, 28 Fayette Street). To purchase tickets, visit bankofnhstage.com. All performances begin at 6 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. For more information about the Music School, call 228-1196.
■The Food Pantry at West Congregational Church (499 North State Street) is open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Good wholesome food is available, as well as pet food. Park on the street behind the church, call 224-4142, stay in your car and just pop your trunk. Easy as that.
■The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County is open during COVID-19 to anyone that needs assistance with pet food. It is available to the public on Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please practice social distancing protocols while at the shelter. For more information, visit popememorialspca.org.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■An Unemployment Support Group will meet on Monday from 8 to 10 a.m. at EJ’s on Main Restaurant, 172 Main Street. The group will also meet on all Mondays in August. This free, weekly support group is made up of folks who are either unemployed or under-employed who offer emotional support and networking advice in a very casual, judgement-free atmosphere. Contact psr17445@aol.com or 494-2510.
■Author L. Annette Binder will visit Gibson’s Bookstore on Tuesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom to present her novel “The Vanishing Sky,” a story of World War II through the lens of a German family. Binder was born in Germany and immigrated to the U.S. as a small child. Author Sandell Morse will also join the conversation. For more information visit gibsonsbookstore.com/event/vanishing-sky.
■Capitol Street will be closed on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Farmers Market.
■The Food Pantry at 72 South Main Street, run by Christ the King and Immaculate Heart of Mary, is in need of volunteers. Anyone interested in helping the parish and pantry serve its mission of working with food-insecure families in the greater Concord area should email esargent@sheehan.com or call Beth at 568-0213.
■The Friends of the Audi Annual Meeting will be on Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. in the parking lot immediately adjacent to the Concord City Auditorium. Bring a lawn chair and an umbrella. Meeting will be held rain or shine. This year’s Friend of the Year and Golden Pineapple Award recipients will be recognized at the meeting.
■The grand re-opening of the South End-owned Gas Lighter Restaurant on North Main Street will be on Aug. 3. Soula is back with American fare, plus out-of-this-world Greek dishes. Stop in to eat or order takeout.
■The Fit4acause Triple Challenge will be on Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. with staggered live start times and a new virtual option. Fit4acause Triple Challenge event includes a 3- or 5-mile bike ride, a 5K walk/run and a five circuit bootcamp! This is a non-competitive family event and you can choose to participate in one, two or all three events. Proceeds benefit cancer survivors in Concord. Email Renee Plodzik at rplodzik@crhc.org for more information.
■St. John’s Catholic School will have in-school learning this fall starting Aug. 31. Anyone who transfers into grades 1-8 from a non-Catholic school will receive $1,000 off tuition the first year and $500 off the second year. Contact 225-3222 or office@stjohnregional.org. Visit stjohnregional.org for more information.
■Bishop Brady High School will be having in-school learning starting Aug. 31. Any student entering grades 9-12 who is transferring from a non-Catholic school will receive $2,000 off tuition the first year and $1,000 off the second year. Contact 224-7418 ext. 224 or mdonohue@bishopbrady.edu to register. Visit bishopbrady.edu for more information. Learn more about the Transfer Incentive Program at nhcatholicschool.com.
■Living in God’s Time: Virtual Retreat for Young Adult Catholics is for all Catholic men and women ages 18-35. This virtual experience will take place Sept. 11-13 and include thought provoking talks, prayer, reflection and some social time to get to know other young adults from both Maine and New Hampshire. A live/livestream Mass will conclude the weekend. Visit catholicnh.org/ya-retreat-2020 for more information.
■Hats off to all the Concord Police Department, but a very special thank you to Officer Notarangeli. He is professional, extremely thorough and considerate (and always seems to catch me at my worst)! Thank you for keeping my family and Concord safe! Also, a shout out to Officer Rees!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com