■The Penacook Community Center Senior Program’s “Footsteps for Fitness and Fun” meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the MVHS track. For more information, contact Kristen at 290-0398.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■The Kimball, Rolfe, Rollins, Merrill, and Keach pools will open Sunday for the season starting at 12:30 p.m. White and Garrison pools will not be open this summer. There is no charge to use the pools for Concord and Penacook residents with ID. For more information, call Concord Parks and Recreation at 225-8690.
■The Nevers’ Band will play on Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at the Riverfront Park (Everett Arena). The band’s diverse repertoire includes popular numbers, patriotic music, classic orchestral transcriptions and music from motion pictures.
■On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Freese Brothers Big Band will be holding a concert at Eagle Square featuring a variety of musical acts. Bring a chair, the family and a snack while you enjoy the concert series. For more information, call 225-8690.
■The Good Life Programs & Activities (254 North State St.) is offering “Painting on Glass” on Wednesday from 1:30-3 p.m. Spend a relaxing afternoon with Karolyn McCauley, artist and programming director for the Birches at Concord. She will play quiet Italian music and guide you step-by-step on how to paint grapes and vines onto a wine glass. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required for in-person attendance. For more information or to register, call 228-6630.
■The Franklin Pierce Manse (14 Horseshoe Pond Lane), home of the 14th president of the United States, is now open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment by calling 224-2939. Whatever COVID-19 protocols are in place by the State of New Hampshire on the day of your tour will be implemented. More information can be found at piercemanse.org.
■The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry (21 Centre St.) is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12-2 p.m. COVID-19 precautions are in place. Wait in your car and food choices will be brought to you. Bring ID. For more information, visit stpaulsconcord.org.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Watch “One Ocean Film Tour,” and other films, in Red River Theatre’s virtual cinema at redrivertheatres.org.
■On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., New Hampshire Federal Credit Union President/CEO John R. Young, will discuss the concepts of the book “The Overspent American” and the predicament many Americans find themselves in today, and how this condition has managed to proliferate among our culture and society. He will also discuss strategies required to avoid being an overspent American. For more information, go to attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1304291685622386702
■The Freese Brothers will perform on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Eagle Square.
■“TMBDS Movement in Motion” will be presented on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Tickets are $30.
■Don’t forget the Arts Market is now at Rollins Park on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
■Capitol Street will be closed from Green Street to North State Street on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Concord Farmers Market.
■The southbound lane of Main Street will be closed from the corner of Bridge and Centre streets to the McDonald’s on South Main Street on June 27 from 6-9 a.m. for the Capital City Classic 10K Road Race.
■As you celebrate your dad this year, whether your dad’s jokes are funny or not, just laugh as loud as you can. They will appreciate it.
■Happy first day of summer!
■Happy birthday, my Daniel! Happy anniversary, Charlie, for being a parent!
■Happy Father’s Day to both Charlie’s dad and my dad!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com