■Are you interested in joining your Penacook neighbors to help bring activities back to our community? A Memorial Day Parade Exploration Session will be held on Oct. 9 at 10 a.m., bring your folding chair and your ideas to Riverside Park. If you would like to help but are unable to make this meeting, please send an email with your interest to FriendsofPenacookNH@gmail.com. The rain date is Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
■An open house and information night for free dance classes for children ages 3 to 9 will be held on Oct. 6, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Beede Electric Building, 88 Village Street. Classes will include Music and Movement, Ballet, Soft Shoe Tap, and Creative Dance. For more information, please call Dede Russell at 848-2855.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■NHTI presents the 24th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival and will offer one more show today at 2 p.m. at the Sweeney Auditorium. The NHTI’s Film Society, together with Barry Steelman, is pleased to present this festival featuring the most creative short films in the world – judged internationally by the cinema-going public. The cost to attend is $10 and payable by cash or check at the door. Students admitted for free with a NHTI ID. For more information visit nhti.edu/events/.
■Concord Hospital is offering a class called Baby Steps on Oct. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This is an educational support group for mothers and partners transitioning from the birth of their baby through the first 12 weeks postpartum and beyond. Join other new parents in an informal online setting via Zoom. Education, support and resources to help parents celebrate and adapt to this new chapter, will be provided by a registered nurse from The Family Place, as well as topic experts. There is no charge to attend but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register, go to concordhospital.org or call the Family Place at 227-7000 ext. 3228.
■Join the Annual NAMIWalks Your Way New Hampshire on Saturday virtually anywhere. NAMIWalks is the largest mental health awareness fundraising event in New Hampshire. This event helps NAMI New Hampshire provide education, support, and advocacy for more than 29,000 adults and children affected by mental illness and suicide each year. Free online registration is at NAMIWalksnh.org or for more information contact Brittany by email at walks@naminh.org.
■Public ice skating is available at the Everett Arena. Skating hours will be Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for ages 14 and up, $5 for ages 13 and below and kids ages 3 and under are free. Skate rentals will be available in the pro shop for $5. Skate rentals and skate aide walkers (limited supply) will be thoroughly disinfected after each use upon returning to the Pro Shop. For more information, call 228-2784.
■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, including 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 products.
■Enjoy a Greek Meal at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with pick up on Oct. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. The October meal is a half Greek lemon roasted chicken, rice pilaf, greek salad, and a roll. The cost of the meal is $15. You can order your meal either by email ordernygreekfood@gmail.com, by phone 953-3051, or online holytrinitynh.org. The deadline to order is Oct.13.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■The Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire (CCCNH) is proud to announce the seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m at the State House arches. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes asks men to walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. You don’t have to wear high-heels, but it’s part of the fun, and it gets the community to talk about domestic and sexual violence. Everyone is invited and welcome to raise awareness about these critical issues. Join as an individual, join a team, or start your own team. All proceeds support the CCCNH to benefit women, children and men affected by domestic sexual violence in Merrimack County. Go to eventbrite.com/e/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-tickets-166917959109.
■The Business Excellence Awards will happen at the Grappone Conference Center Wednesday at 1 p.m. There are nine different categories that honor individuals from New Hampshire-based businesses with less than 100 employees and those with more than 100 employees. There’s more information at nhbr.com/events-awards/business-excellence-awards.
■Join Dave for a wildlife presentation of “Night Visitors,” on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at GoodLife Programs & Activities. Autumn’s fallen apples draw an incredible number of wildlife to visit the backyard fruit trees and orchards. Dave will share photos and information on wildlife habits and habitats of wild neighbors visiting his family’s tree farm during the day and night. The cost is $5. You must register in advance at (603) 228-6630. There’s more information at .goodlifenh.org/activity/society-for-the-protection-of-nh-forests-night-visitors.
■See LEZ ZEPPELIN on the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on Saturday at 8 p.m. Founded in 2004 the all-girl quartet has since gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around. They have become the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin. There’s more information at ccanh.com/show/lez-zeppelin-physical-graffiti.
■The Community Players of Concord will present Neil Simon’s “Barefoot In The Park” on Oct. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., at the Concord City Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for juniors and seniors (age 17 and younger, or 65 and over), with a $2 per ticket discount for tickets purchased prior to Oct. 13. Buy tickets online at http://communityplayersofconcord.org/tickets/ or at the Concord City Auditorium Box Office. For further ticket information, contact David Murdo at nhdm40@comcast.net or (603) 344-4747.
■The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome members to a monthly Business After Hours networking event on Oct. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Barn at Bull Meadow. Explore their brand new event center, featuring a stunning outdoor patio with a menu of delicious and unique hors d’oeuvres. Bring your business cards, and get to know fellow business leaders where fellow members are eager to introduce themselves to you and learn about your business. Please register in advance via the link. A $7 payment to Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce in advance of the event is needed, and there’s a $10 payment at the door. To learn more about Chamber membership and attend this event as our guest, please call (603) 224-2508 or email gszczepanik@concordnhchamber.com.
■Join the Chamber for a forum addressing two key workforce issues, housing and childcare, on Oct. 14 at the Holiday Inn from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Their speakers will share insight on these issues that are crucial for attracting talented professionals to New Hampshire and sustaining the local economy. You are invited to join the conversation and uncover solutions being developed in the City of Concord that will provide these resources to growing families. This event includes a full breakfast, panel discussion, and audience Q&A with guest speakers. For More Information call 603-224-2508 or email events@concordnhchamber.com. The cost is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members (includes full breakfast). Seating is limited, please RSVP in advance.
■City offices will be closed on Oct. 11 in observance of Columbus Day. Trash and recycling collection will not be postponed. Collection will follow its regular schedule for the entire week.
■Street Closures for this week begin with the Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Event on Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Main Street from Centre to Pleasant Street, Capitol Street at Evans Lane, and Warren Street at the entrance to the School Street and Durgin Block Parking Garage. Then on Saturday for the Concord Farmers Market streets will close from 6 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Capitol Street, from Green Street to North State Street.
■William Ögmundson, a classically-trained pianist and award-winning composer, will perform his popular “Americana” concert with works from Gottschalk, Sousa, Joplin, and Gershwin. Hear him on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. Thanks to the Walker Lecture Series.
■That makes 315 to date. Columns, that is! It is with great honor and humility, I am happy to say that as of this column, I have been your South End Town Crier for six years! How did that happen? Time flies but with every week and year, I grow more in love with Concord! This is my 7th state, and if I can’t be home, this is where I want to be! Thank you for such a great city. It’s always a treat to meet you around town. Thank you for “tuning in” every Sunday!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com