■For the Nov. 8 election, Ward 1 residents will vote at Immaculate Conception Church on Bonney Street; Ward 2 residents will vote at The Barn at Bull Meadow, 63 Bog Rd. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. For further information, you can visit the City of Concord website at www.concordnh.gov.
■The Penacook Winter Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Riverhill Grange, 32 Horse Hill Rd.
■The United Church of Penacook will hold its annual Christmas Fair and Bake Sale on Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit ucpnh.org for a crafter list and craft pictures.
CHERYL STINSON
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■The voting polls will open on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for all Concord voters and all wards. West side residents should go to the following locations: Ward 2 – The Barn at Bull Meadow (63 Bog Rd), Ward 3 – Beaver Meadow Golf Course (1 Beaver Meadow St.), Ward 4 – Green Street Community Center (39 Green St.), and Ward 5 – Christa McAuliffe Elementary School (17 North Spring St.). For more information or questions, call the City Clerk’s Office at ) 603-225-8500.
■Enjoy a Greek meal from the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 North State St.) with pick up on Nov. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. The November meal to-go is stuffed peppers, roasted potatoes and a dinner roll. You can order your meal by email ordermygreekfood@gmail.com, by phone at (603) 953-3051, or online at holytrinitynh.org. The cost of the meal is $20 and the ordering deadline is Wednesday.
■The Pleasant View Retirement (227 Pleasant St.) is having an indoor Craft Fair on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no admission charge. For more information, call Jen at (603) 225-3970
■The Concord High School Music Department is having a mattress fundraiser on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the High School (170 Warren St.).
■The 22nd annual Fez-tival of Trees – Holiday Magic for All Ages (189 Pembroke Rd.) is this month. The online tree viewing is available on Nov. 18 and the in-person event starts on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit nhshriners.org or call (603) 225-5372.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Virtual author event with Gibson’s Bookstore, online only via Zoom on Nov. 15 at noon for Anthony Horowitz and his new book, The Twist of a Knife! Registration and pre-order are required at www.eventbrite.com/event/402664519417. For more information go to www.gibsonsbookstore.com/event/twist-of-a-knife.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is at the Hatbox Theater in the Steeplegate Mall running through Nov. 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $22, students/seniors/members are $19, senior members are $16. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.hatboxnh.com or by calling (603) 715-2315. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm’s-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare’s play.
■On Nov. 19 at 1 p.m., the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St., presents a genealogy workshop: “Using DNA in Family History Research,” demystify the practice of using genetic testing to trace family roots in this in-person workshop. The cost of this workshop is $35 for members of the New Hampshire Historical Society or the New England Historic Genealogical Society; $50 for nonmembers. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Tickets are at www.eventbrite.com/e/genealogy-workshop-using-dna-in-family-history-research-registration-412268635587?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse.
■The BHS Class of 2012 10-Year High School Reunion is on Nov. 26! See your classmates at 6:30 p.m. at Tandy’s Pub & Grille, 1 Eagle Square. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a buffet will be served. Each attendee will also receive one drink ticket. Additional drinks may be purchased. Please feel free to purchase a ticket for a +1 as well! A portion of the proceeds from our reunion will be donated to the JD Foundation in Abbot, Maine in memory of Sam Dube. Tickets are $10. www.eventbrite.com/e/bhs-class-of-2012-10-year-high-school-reunion-tickets-440378262237?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse.
■Join Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) for some networking. Don’t forget to bring your business cards for door prizes. Admission is complimentary, but registration in advance is appreciated. It happens on Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at 12 South Main St. For more information go to events@concordnhchamber.com. Register at https://cca.concordnhchamber.com/webforms/RepLogin.aspx?dbid2=NHCon&logintype=EVT&evtid=760483.
■There’s a 5K run/walk to support Nordic Skiing at Beaver Meadow, 1 Beaver Meadow Dr., on Sunday at 11 a.m. Register on day of race, $25 per person. More information at www.skithebeav.org.
■Join GoodLife Programs & Activities on Mondays through Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. You must register for this in-person event at (603) 228-6630. Participants need to bring three different photos to the first class, as the basis for the single work you will create. The cost is $45. This workshop will allow participants to create two patches that can then be used to patch a piece of clothing or decorate a piece of clothing such as a t-shirt. Sashiko is an ancient Japanese process for essentially making fabric last longer. Learn this on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at GoodLife, 254 North State St. To register, please call GoodLife at (603) 228-6630. Supplies needed are scissors, notebook and a pen/pencil.
■Also, from GoodLife on Wednesday at 1 p.m. is a Zoom presentation, “Wills and Probate,” this program will introduce you to the concept of Trusts and debunk some of the myths about them. The cost is $5. You must register by Tuesday at noon. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
■Discover the Brady Advantage at Bishop Brady High School, 25 Columbus Ave., on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.! Learn about their strong academic programs, financial aid, extensive athletic and co-curricular activities, Christian values, and service opportunities. Small, caring community – big experience! For more information go to
■Come to a fair at Pleasant View Retirement Community, 227 Pleasant St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are raffles to win a massage, Chubb Theatre performance vouchers and goods from local businesses! There’s free cider and coffee for all.
■The Annual Holiday Craft Fair is on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Concord Hospital, 250 Pleasant St, and will feature three floors. Parking is in Parking Lot A or B and go to the main entrance.
■Join the Zonta Club for a fun evening to raise money for local service projects and scholarships for young women and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Your $20 cover charge includes entertainment and hearty appetizers. It’s $25 at the door on Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Concord Downtown, 172 North Main St. Order your tickets at https://zonta-club-of-concord-nh-inc.square.site/auction-tickets.
■Join the Poetry Society of New Hampshire for an afternoon of verse at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St.! Their poets this month on Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m. are Martha Collins, and L.R. Berger. Martha’s newest poetry collection is Casualty Reports.
■You’re invited to “A Night of Reflection” Grace in Tension, Discovering Peace with Martha & Mary. Author Claire McGarry will offer a 50-minute presentation on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. No cost. If you can’t make it but would still like to purchase a book, email Claire at graceintensionbookorder@gmail.com for a signed copy.
■The City of Concord Election Day is on Nov. 8, and voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Wards will begin processing absentee ballots starting at 10 a.m. Vote in person at the following Ward FIve: Christa McAuliffe Elementary School (17 North Spring St.), Ward Six: Christ the King Parish Hall, (72 South Main St.) Ward Seven: Abbot-Downing School (152 South St.).
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com