■The Penacook Historical Society has a goal to raise $1,000 to bring the organization up-to-date with a new laptop, a new version of PastPerfect software and a new website. You can help the PHS meet its goal. No contribution is too small. Please make checks payable to Penacook Historical Society and mail to 16 Penacook Street, Penacook, NH 03303. The PHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Immanuel Community Church, East Congregational Church, Grace Episcopal Church, Granite State Baptist and Concordia Lutheran Church are offering a variety of worship services and Masses. Please check each church’s website or Facebook page details about online services. Some churches also offer a service or Mass in the evenings on a weekday.
■I hope everyone who celebrates Christmas will take a look at the recently renovated Christmas Creche at the State House Plaza. The Concord Council Knights of Columbus No. 112 did an excellent job of renovating the building. Thanks to Deacon Bill Lavalley for donating the trailer and to Lily St. Hilaire for washing and painting the figurines to pristine condition. It was truly a remarkable scene. Thank you to the Knights for all the work you did.
■The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is selling fresh cut Christmas spruce trees by the Activity Center on 180 Loudon Road. The proceeds benefit the Community Service Fund.
■The New Hampshire State Police will be collecting toys for the annual Toys for Tots Campaign in its parking lot on Hazen Drive on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A big thank you to those who brought toys to the Christmas Parade. Brian Blackden presented them to Sgt. Kopko at the Christmas Tree Celebration. The New Hampshire Federal Credit Union is donating $100 to the campaign.
■The Kiwanis Club of Concord will be meeting on Dec. 14 at noon at the Red Blazer Restaurant. Members will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive.
■Concord Grange #322 will meet Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Gary Ford will send the instructions to members on how to join. The Grange will be working with Friends Program on Thompson Street to provide gifts for children. Kudos to the Christmas Parade chairman and assistants for a job well done with the 69th Annual Concord Christmas Parade. Planning has already begun on the 70th annual celebration to be held Nov. 20, 2021.
RICHARD PATTEN
496-2917
dickpatten7@gmail.com
■The menu has been set for the Dec. 13 Greek Dinner to Go from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 North State Street). Pick up is from 12-1 p.m. This month’s offering is stuffed grape leaves (either meat or vegetarian), dinner roll, Greek style roasted vegetables and a Greek dessert. Please specify whether you want the meat or the vegetarian option. The order cannot be mixed, if you want some of both, you need to order two meals. The price is $15 per meal. To order, call 953-3051, email ordermygreekfood@gmail.com or visit holytrinitynh.org. You can pay online at the website, send in a check to the church, or bring the money when you pick up your food. All orders need to be placed by Wednesday.
■The Concord Public Library is offering a “Zoo to You” virtual visit to the Franklin Park Zoo/Stone Zoo on its Facebook page. Join in the fun on Thursday at 1 p.m. at facebook.com/franklinparkzoo/. For more information call to 225-8610.
■The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Concord will hold their 47th TV Auction Fundraiser this year. It will be completely online starting Wednesday, so don’t wait to register and start your bidding. View the auction live on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on ConcordTV channel 6, 17 and 22 or by visiting bid4kids.org for live streaming. You are encouraged to register early so any issues can be resolved before the event. Reach out to tfrost@centralnhclubs.org or call 496-2799 for help.
■Reserve your spot now as space is limited at the Pope Memorial SPCA low-cost vaccinations clinic on Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. An online form must be completed and sent in before the appointment. Bring your cats, dogs and ferrets for rabies vaccination ($20), microchip ($25), kennel cough vaccine ($15) and distemper vaccine ($15). Proof of past rabies vaccination is required to determine if your pet needs a one- or three-year vaccine. Cats must be safely in carriers and dogs 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 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. Please note donations can also be made during these times.
■The Concord Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration was a huge success. More people came than ever before and the organizers thank everyone for wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Dave Mailhot Enterprises sponsored the Brian Waldron Band which had people dancing in the street. The fireworks were wonderful as usual. The horse-drawn wagon rides will return next year, along with a few other activities. Many thanks to Tom Cusano for furnishing the new trailer stage. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with parking, crowd control, etc. A special thanks to Det. Mitchell of the Concord Police Department for his assistance and great personality speaking to people.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Several new movies, including “The Queen’s Gambit” and “The Trial of The Chicago 7” are available this week on Red River Theatres’ virtual cinema. To browse through more titles, visit redrivertheatres.org/virtual-cinema-faq.
■The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Concord TV Auction Fundraiser will start on Wednesday at noon and will be virtual from through Saturday. Auction will be streaming live on Concord TV channels 6, 17 and 22. Visit bid4kids.org for more details.
■“The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” a holiday mash-up of contemporary dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music performed at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, will be streamed online through The Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday at 7 p.m. Just like the original, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Tickets are $20. Upon completion of purchase, you will receive an email with instructions on how to login to the performance. Order tickets at stellartickets.com/events/hhn-and-capitol-center-concord/hip-hop-nutcracker-concord.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com