■The Penacook Community Center Senior Program continues its free Drive Up Exchange every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at the PCC Flagpole. Available to all seniors in Penacook and surrounding communities, the exchange provides the opportunity to get out in the community safely, have in-person contact and have access to a library of activities such as books, magazines, puzzle books, puzzles and DVDs. There is no cost for signing out materials. You may keep what you take, or borrow and return another week when ready to exchange for something else. One person is allowed at the table at a time. Remain in your car until the previous person is done. Please wear a mask for the protection of everyone. All items will be cleaned to the best of their ability and held for a minimum of 24 hours after cleaning before becoming available to exchange. Donations of books, magazines, puzzle books, puzzles, DVDs (in good condition) for adults can be dropped off anytime on the PCC Office porch. For questions or more information, please contact Kristen Pinard-Kenney, PCC Senior Program Coordinator, at kristenpk@penacookcommunitycenter.org.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Immanuel Community Church, Grace Episcopal Church, East Congregational Church, Granite State Baptist Church, Concordia Lutheran Church, and Oasis Christian Church are holding worship services online. Some churches are holding outdoor services. Check specific websites and Facebook pages for more information.
■Hundreds of members of the New Hampshire National Guard have been on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus for many months and members of two Kiwanis clubs in the central part of the state are doing their part to help them. Concord Kiwanis and Kiwanis in Hooksett made $500 donations to the chaplain emergency relief fund of the New Hampshire National Guard this week. The chaplain services provide spiritual leadership and care to guard members and assistance to families in their time of need.
■Ward 9 voters will now cast their ballots at the City of Concord Heights Recreation Center, 9 Canterbury Road, for the September primary and November general election. This may be confusing because that location is in Ward 8. However, Ward 8 voters will still go to the Bektash Temple on Pembroke Road to cast their ballots. Election officials had to move from Havenwood to the Community Center due to COVID-19 concerns. It is not too early to request the applications for absentee ballot voting from the city clerk. Contact Janice Bonenfant at 225-8500 for information
■Happy birthday greetings are extended to Dick Benson, David Dale and Paul Parisi!
■Great bouquet of sunshine wishes are extended to Oscar and Anita Serard! Many former students at Concord High School might remember Mr. Serard as he taught there for many years.
■I have been informed of the sudden passing of former Deputy Sheriff and Concord Police Officer Larry Thomas. Larry had been assisting at Beaver Meadow School in recent years. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
■I would like to extend deepest sympathies to Arthur Nolin for the loss of his wife Sandy. You may remember Arthur as manager of the IGA Market in King’s Plaza. She will be buried in the N.H. Veterans Cemetery.
RICHARD PATTEN
496-2917
dickpatten7@gmail.com
■Reserve your spot by Wednesday for Saturday’s low cost vaccinations at Pope Memorial SPCA. Appointments from 10 a.m. to noon. An online form must be completed and sent in before your appointment. Bring your cats, dogs and ferrets for rabies vaccinations ($20), microchips ($25), kennel cough vaccines ($15) and distemper vaccines ($15). Proof of past rabies vaccination is needed to determine if your pet needs a 1- or 3-year vaccine. Cats must be safely in carriers and dogs must be on leashes. 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 Concord Farmers Market will be open on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and is located off of Capitol Street in downtown Concord. The event offers 40 vendors that have meat, eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables, fish, honey, bakery and maple products. Also featured are potted plants, cut flowers, wood products, dog treats and body care productsIf you are ill or have a cough, do not attend the market.
■The Food Pantry at First Congregational Church (177 North Main Street) is open to Concord residents who need food. The hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Residents can come by one time per week.
■Kindergarten registration is open for both west side schools (Beaver Meadow and Christa McAuliffe). Children who will be five on or before Sept. 30 are eligible. Register at enroll2020.sau8.org, or call 225-0840 (Christa McAuliffe) or 225-0853 (Beaver Meadow).
■The Pierce Manse, home of 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 while touring the Manse. Appointments can be made by calling 224-2939.
■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 on the Concord Community Music School’s outdoor stage (Fletcher-Murphy Park, 28 Fayette Street) in downtown Concord. To purchase tickets, visit bankofnhstage.com. All performances begin at 6 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. For more information on the Music School, call 228-1196.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Concord Community Music School summer lessons are in full swing (remotely) and the school is gearing up for the fall semester. Registration is now open, welcoming new and continuing students for private lessons and ensembles. Visit ccmusicschool.org for a list of offerings and information about flexible lessons. The fall semester begins Sept. 14.
■“A Furious Sky” author Eric Jay Dolin will visit Gibson’s Bookstore virtually on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss the history America’s 500-year battle with hurricanes. Registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/a-furious-sky-the-five-hundred-year-history-of-americas-hurricanes-tickets-113907474322.
■The New Hampshire Federal Credit Union is hosting the following webinars in upcoming weeks: “Mortgage Refinancing 101” (Tuesday, 10 a.m., attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2497932497089977615), “Refinancing Non-Mortgage Debt” (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/938406094973437711), “Economics for Dummies” (Wednesday, 4 p.m., attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1405934931777379856), “Cut the Cord, TV Without Cable or Satellite” (Aug. 11, 10 a.m., attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7334878761234763535).
■JobsInNH.com is presenting a virtual career fair on Thursday at 9 a.m. Employers interested in participating should call 877-374-1088. Each hour, employers will present an overview of their company, discuss available positions and respond to participants’ questions. Job seekers can pre-register now and be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card upon attending the webinar. Register at NHCareerFairs.com.
■The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program teaches children of all ages, from all backgrounds, that water should be fun, not feared, as long as you know how to stay safe in and around water. Participants will learn what to do if they find themselves in the water unexpectedly and fundamental water safety skills including identifying a safe place to swim, learning how to swim a short distance on their front, learning how to roll over onto their back to rest and then roll on their front to continue swimming to safety. The session is limited to eight kids and is for boys and girls in grades 4-8. The dates are Fridays in August from 4-4:40 p.m. or 4:45-5:25 p.m. Cost is free. Register at concordymca.org or contact aquatics director Dylan Talbot at dtalbot@concordymca.org or 228-9622 ext. 139.
■The NH Lightning Travel Softball competitive fastball program is holding tryouts at Martin Field on Iron Works Road from Aug. 10-13 for ages U10 to 18-plus. If you would like to attend an in-person tryout on those dates or schedule a private tryout, pre-register at nhlightning.org or email president@nhlightning.org.
■Sunday and Aug. 9 will have stress closures for West Congregational Church outdoor worship services. Street closures will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Garrison Street between Hutchins Street and Knight Street.
■Concord Farmers Market closures will be Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capitol Street, from Green Street to North State Street.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com