■The United Church of Penacook Food Pantry, serving Penacook residents only, is open every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. year-round. If the Penacook Elementary/Merrimack Valley School District is closed due to weather, the pantry will also be closed. Visitors coming to the pantry are allowed two bags of groceries and one bag of personal care items every two weeks, unless extra food is available or an emergency situation comes up.
CHERYL STINSON
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■The Woman’s Club of Concord (44 Pleasant Street) is holding their third Annual Auction – Reaching Out and Up – from Oct. 1 to 14. The viewing is now available and the bidding starts on Oct. 1 by going to www.32auctions.com/wccnh2022. You can also view the auction items at Chamberlin House at the First Friday event on Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; refreshments will be offered. The goal is raise $10,000 to help with roof repairs of the historic Chamberlin House which is the “Reaching Up” by providing safe housing and a place to continue community programming. The ”Reching Out” is the auction to raise funds to conduct an important access study which will lead to making the Chamberlin House accessible to all who attend invents. For more information, visit wccnh.com.
■Enjoy a Greek Meal from the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 North State Street) with pick up on Oct. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. The October meal to-go is Greek meatballs, rice, salad, and a dinner roll. You can order your meal at ordermygreekfood@gmail.com, (603) 953-3051 or online holytrinitynh.org. The cost of the meal is $20 and the ordering deadline is Wednesday.
■The Walker Lecture Series invites you to see the Jersey Tenors perform opera classics along with tributes to rock ‘n’ roll greats such as Queen, Journey, and Elton John. These four charming “wise guys” also pay homage to the songs of their New Jersey brethren, including Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, and Frankie Valli. The performance will be on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince Street) and there is no cost to attend. For more information or the complete season schedule, visit walkerlecture.org.
■Public ice skating is available at the Everett Arena. Skating hours will be Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours will start Oct. 8. Admission is $6, and kids three and under are free. Skate rentals will be available in the pro shop for $6. For more information, call (603) 228-2784.
■The Concord Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion is offering free car seat fittings on Nov. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concord Central Fire Station (150 North State Street). Certified technicians are available to help parents and caregivers ensure their car seat is installed correctly, or to help install a new car seat. There is no cost but pre-registration is required. The October event is already full so register as soon as possible. For more information or to register, call (603) 227-7000 x3228 or visit concordhospital.org/classes-events/registration.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Bach’s Lunches Are Back! Join Us For “What is Makam?” The lecture on Thursday at 12:10 p.m. and the ”Cesni Duo: A Fluid Score” concert is on Oct. 13. This month’s free Bach’s Lunch programs will be held in person at the Music school. Pre-registration is not required.
■The Walker Lecture Series invites you to “Dances with Words” which combines the talents of best-selling language author Richard Lederer and folk-singing humorist Bill Shipper. These two sparring punsters will perform Rich’s educational word fun set to Bill’s original music on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. It is free at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. For a complete season schedule, visit www.walkerlecture.org.
■J.M. Hirsch, editorial director of Milk Street Magazine, and James Beard Award-winning food and travel writer, visits Gibson’s Bookstore to launch his new recipe book for cocktails, Pour Me Another: 250 Ways to Find Your Favorite Drink! Hirsch is always a delight to host, and we never leave his events with empty stomachs, so come with your taste buds prepared, as he talks to us about using the drinks you already know and love to explore a world of delicious new spirits, combinations, and flavors on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
■On Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, Margaret Porter returns to present her newest novel of historical fiction, The Myrtle Wand! A retelling and a continuation of the classic ballet Giselle, the novel restores original story elements to transform a tale of blighted romances and betrayals into a quest for redemption and restorative love. Learn more about her on her website: www.margaretporter.com.
■On Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s, it’s “Whatever you do, don’t think about Daphne.” Josh Malerman (Bird Box) visits to send shivers down your spine as he presents his new horror novel Daphne! Daphne may have been killed decades ago, but that doesn’t mean she’s gone.
■Learn proper fueling for before, during and after you train for a run or race. It’s given by Marathon Sports, Runner’s Alley and Sound Runner on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Runner’s Alley, 142 N. Main St. Get free tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/fueling-for-half-and-full-marathon-training-tickets-423694410387?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse.
■The NH Business Review’s 20th annual Business Excellence Awards happens on Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m at Grappone Conference Center. Tickets are $80 to 85 at www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-business-excellence-awards-tickets-399542340897?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse.
■Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Ultimate Bath Store Showroom, 6 Storrs St., for a night of networking. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres with local professionals, while browsing the latest trends in bathroom and kitchen fixtures and designs. The Ultimate Bath Store showroom is open Monday to Friday to both trade professionals and the general public. Please register in advance to attend this popular networking event. There is a $7 payment to the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce in advance of the event, a $10 payment at the door, and non-members are $25. 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.
■NHTI’s Film Society will present the 25th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival featuring the most creative short films in the world judged internationally by the cinema-going public. Screenings at NHTI are Sunday at 2 p.m. and will take place in Sweeney Hall Auditorium, S-122. Admission is $10 per person, cash or check, at the door. Please note there are no advance ticket sales. NHTI students (with their valid NHTI ID) will be admitted free.
■Archaeologists working in Keene discovered remains of Paleoindian tools and dwellings along a small riverbed, bringing to light one of the oldest Native American sites in New England. Explore this discovery with Dr. Robert Goodby on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at the NHTI Learning Commons Library. For more information, call (603) 230-4028 or email NHTIlibrary@ccsnh.edu.
■Breezeline is proud to announce the Grand Opening of a new customer care center at 8 Bicentennial Sq. on Tuesday at 11 a.m., where there will be food, pumpkin painting, games, and live music.
■You don’t need a barn to display a barn quilt. These large wood paintings that look like quilts can be found hanging on inside walls, on the outside of houses, on fences, sheds, and even chicken coops. In this class you will paint your own 2×2-foot barn quilt in the Ohio Star Pattern at Granite State College. Participants will be taken through the process step by step including the wood preparation, priming, taping, painting, and sealing of your creation. While waiting for the paint to dry, you will hear about the meaning of the various barn quilt patterns and the history behind them. Various other quilt lore will be discussed. Please bring a bag lunch to enjoy. This class meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for three consecutive Wednesdays, Oct. 5 to 19. The cost is $30, plus annual OLLI membership fee of $40 or non-member fee of $20. For more information or to register, call the OLLI office at (603) 513-1377. Visit https://olli.granite.edu/ for more information.
■Why do I need a will? What is the job of an Executor? What is Probate? These questions and more will be answered at this Thursday program at 3 p.m., presented by Attorney Tina Annis of Annis & ZellersPLLC. Part 2 of this series will be about “Understanding Trusts” (you are not required to participate in both sessions). The class is free! You must register at info@goodlifenh.org by Monday at noon. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
■At GoodLife Programs & Activities on Oct. 14, buy great books for $1, $3 or $5. All proceeds will go to GoodLife. Any books left over will be donated.
■Immaculate Heart of Mary Scouts meet every Thursday in our Parish Center at the following times: 6 to 7 p.m. (Cub Scout Pack 90), and 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Scout Troop 90). Youth and Parents are invited to come by and check it out! Information is available from Roger Tessier, rctessier@comcast.net.
■Immaculate Heart of Mary also hosts Fire Pit Chat Nights in September and October! Women: every Tuesday at 6 p.m.; men: every Friday at 6 p.m. Bring a chair, beverage and a friend. It’s on the lawn behind the Parish House at IHM, 180 Loudon Rd.
■Bible Study happens every Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center! Information can be found from John Betournay: jjbetournay@gmail.com or Kathryn Betournay: kbetournay@gmail.com.
■The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is staring at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). Anyone interested in becoming Catholic , missed a Sacrament or anyone who has been away from the faith, please contact Ed Mullen at 224-4393 x3 or emullen77@gmail.com. We will be meeting on Sunday mornings in the Conference Room of the IHM Rectory Office.
■Come on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Real Presence: What Does it Mean and Why Does It Matter for Parish Life” conference at the Grappone Conference Center. Registration is at https://real-presence.eventbrite.com/. The cost is $25, including breakfast, lunch and the book Real Presence by Dr. O’Malley.
■If you have a desire to know Jesus more closely, a Cursillo is for you. The Cursillo weekend is a short course in Christianity. The purpose of the weekend is to facilitate a meaningful personal encounter with Christ and His body, the Church. Cursillo weekends are being offered for men from Oct. 13 to 16, and Nov. 3 to 6 for women at the Sarto Center, 17 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett. Information can be obtained by contacting Mark Collopy at (603) 833-7341, or www.nhcursillo.org.
■Marriage Encounter Experience at Christ the King Parish Center happens from Oct. 14 to 16. Registration is with Joe and Ginny Vatelle: (800) 710-9963 or wwmema.org/. Couples will explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required.
■Street closures: The eighth Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Event is on Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Main Street, from Centre Street to Pleasant Street; Capitol Street at Evans Lane; and Warren Street at the entrance to the School Street/Durgin Block Parking Garage.
■Concord Farmers Market closure happens on Saturday from 6 a.m. at Capitol Street from Main Street to North State Street. Start your shopping at 8:30 a.m.
■We’ve all heard of the seven-year itch! I’m happy to say it’s not relevant to our relationship! This column celebrates the honor of being your Town Crier for seven years! How did that happen? Thanks for your input, good and not so good, your submissions and the biggest surprise of when we meet! Let’s keep Concord the great place it is! We’ll use this space to keep it growing! Thank you!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com