■The Penacook Community Center (PCC) is now under the management of the Boys and Girls Club of Central New Hampshire. The Older Adult Program will be transitioning to the Good Life Programs (Centennial Senior Center), effective Jan. 1, 2022. This senior activity center is located 10 minutes down the road from the PCC site and is solely for adults aged 50 and older, offering a wide range of activities and programs. Memberships are free, quarterly newsletters are mailed out and monthly activity calendars can be obtained at the center.
■The Penacook Winter Farmers Market is open at the Riverhill Grange, on Wednesdays, from 3 to 6 p.m.
■The freezers are full of beef for sale at the Morrill Farm. They will be open all winter on Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Offerings include: ground beef, steaks, roasts, sausages, stew meat, and more. Cash or card are accepted.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■The joy of Christmas comes alive on stage at “A Dickens Celebration,” on Saturday at the Concord City Auditorium. Featuring the timeless story of “The Little Match Girl,” by the Piccola Youth Opera, this production will offer holiday music performed by The Piccola Opera Dickens Carolers. The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are available for $15 for seniors/children, and $20 for adults. For more information, call (603) 485-8710.
■The Concord Public Library – Heights Branch is offering Storytime, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, and crafts. Space is limited so be sure to register by going to publiclibrary.net/registration. For more information, call (603) 230-4932
■Reserve your spot at the Pope Memorial SPCA low cost vaccinations on Friday 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 a rabies vaccination ($20), microchip ($25), kennel cough vaccine ($15), and distemper vaccine ($15). Bring proof of past rabies vaccination to determine one or three year vaccines are needed. Cats must be safely in carriers and dogs on a leash. Payment is due at the 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 quarterly taxes are due by Jan. 2, 2022. For more information, call City Hall at (603) 225-8540.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Today is Concord Chorale’s Gloria! A concert for the season with Chamber Orchestra, featuring “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, “Magnificat” by Johann Pachelbel and works by Higdon, Johnson, Labarr, and Garrett. They will be live and in person at South Congregational Church and streaming online today at 3 p.m. Go and enjoy!
■New Hampshire Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary, visits Gibson’s Bookstore virtually to present her newly released collection of poetry, “Battle of Silicon Valley at Daybreak!” Join them on Tuesday at 8 p.m. There’s more information at gibsonsbookstore.com/event/battle-of-silicon-valley.
■On Wednesday at noon join Diane and friends at GoodLife Programs & Activities to learn how to make a basket. This little basket would make a lovely decoration or gift. Woven of rattan reed, it has added dyed red and green details, plus a handle. The instructor and two assistants will guide you through the experience of weaving a basket. This basket will take at least three to four hours to complete (and the instructor will stay longer, if needed, to ensure that everyone finishes their basket). All tools will be provided for your use during the class. Having good hand strength is recommended! This is an in-person event! The Cost/Registration is $45, and you must call in advance at (603) 228-6630. There’s more information at goodlifenh.org/activity/make-a-christmas-basket.
■The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram) to present a complimentary online business training session on Tuesday at 10 a.m. This presentation will show you how to take advantage of free social media marketing tools to attract new customers and effectively meet marketing goals. Register here: boostwithfacebook.com/NewHampshire.
■The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) are joining forces for their annual holiday networking party on Tuesday at the Grappone Conference Center! Business After Hours will be sparkling with holiday décor and our host, The Duprey Companies, will present a spread of festive treats to enjoy while networking. The best part? We’re waiving our registration fee so that you can support the Capital Region Food Program’s 48th annual Holiday Food Basket Project with a small gift! In lieu of bringing canned goods to the event, we encourage you to get into the holiday spirit by giving to the Capital Region Food Program GoFundMe campaign. Please register in advance to attend this popular networking event. Please park in the lot between the Grappone Conference Center and the Walk-in Urgent Care at Horseshoe Pond. To learn more about Chamber membership and attend this event as our guest, please call the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce at (603) 224-2508 or email gszczepanik@concordnhchamber.com.
■A Tech Career Fair with partners from fast-growing startups and Fortune 500 companies in technology in the US/Canada happens on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., on Zoom. Hiring companies are looking for technical, computer, marketing and sales related employees. Complete the sign-up form at the link below and upload your resume to the system to get your QR code/candidate profile link: careerscrossroad.com/signup?code=TechCareerFair2021. Once your profile is completed and approved, wait for the pre-screening interview. This is an invite only event due to limited space and high demand. To increase your chance to be selected by our hiring companies and partners please submit a complete profile. If you’re an employer, sign-up to get your company on the waitlist for the next event, and we will reach out to you with more info if we can slot you in.
■Vegan for Beginners Online Workshop and Live Cooking (two separate events on two separate dates) starts on Saturday at 5 p.m. They will introduce you to what eating vegan is like. This workshop occurs on Zoom. Event 1 features a Learn The Basics workshop including an introduction/mixer, a Vegan/Plant-based presentation and a Q&A session. Event 2 involves watching a live cooking demo. You will relax, observe, and as questions at the end. All recipes will be sent out in the Sumptuous Vegan newsletter. Grab your tickets at eventbrite.com/e/vegan-for-beginners-tickets-115428530843 for Jan. 15 and 16.
■Ho ho ho! Are you ready to blast off with some Christmas fun? Come to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center for a chance to have your picture taken with Astronaut Santa! The photo is included with a general admission ticket. While you are there, be sure to check out the many exhibits and hands-on activities the center has to offer. Go today from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
■The Health Club of Concord presents Zumba Kids and Zumba (for you!) on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. The Cost is $15 per adult and free for participants’ kids.
■The free Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market happens on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at 7 Eagle Square. Come shop for some local honey, meat, baked goods, produce, and more! Follow the Facebook page to see what vendors and entertainment there will be each week.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com