The Children’s Theatre Project, the youth arm of The Community Players of Concord, is pleased to offer a musical theatre camp during the upcoming winter school vacation week, culminating at week’s end with a performance of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr.
Open to young actors ages 8-14 years old, the camp is designed to give participants of all levels and abilities the opportunity to participate in a one-hour musical theatre production after a week-long intensive experience. Camp starts with a two-hour orientation session on Feb. 26 at the Players Studio at 435 Josiah Bartlett Road, Concord. From Monday through Thursday, campers rehearse songs, scenes and dances at the Studio and on Friday they spend the day rehearsing on stage at the Concord City Auditorium, enjoy a pizza party for dinner and present their show for family and friends early Friday evening.
Camp tuition is $200 for Players members and $225 for nonmembers. Financial assistance may be available. All staff and camp participants are required to be up-to-date with all Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters for which they are eligible. Registration is by regular mail only. For further information and registration form, visit communityplayersofconcord.org/membership/ or contact director Karen Braz at k.braz@comcast.net.
Granite VNA is accepting online nominations for its 24th annual Kay Sidway Award. The award is presented to an individual who has devoted himself or herself to the education, nurturing, and well-being of families in any one of the Central New Hampshire communities served by Granite VNA. Nominations can be submitted through March 15 by completing this online form: www.granitevna.org/content/kay-sidway-award-nomination.
The award was first presented in 1998 to long-time Concord-area educator Kay Sidway to honor her extraordinary dedication to children. Since then, exceptional individuals recognized with the Kay Sidway Award include late New Hampshire State Representative Mary Stuart Gile, Amanda Grady Sexton, and the Honorable Kathleen McGuire.
Granite VNA seeks to honor an individual who lives and/or works in any of the 82 communities served by Granite VNA and:
■leads by example in working to improve quality of life for fellow citizens;
■demonstrates a concern for the health and well-being of those in his or her community;
■makes a meaningful difference for children and families in Central New Hampshire;
■demonstrates a commitment to the education, nurturing, and well-being of families; and
■collaborates with local agencies to identify needs that, when addressed, strengthen families in his or her community.
Nominations must include the nominee’s name and, if applicable, their organization and position or title. Submissions must also include a narrative, no longer than 500 words, describing how the nominee meets the award criteria.
The 2023 Kay Sidway Award will be presented at Granite VNA’s annual Passion for Caring fundraising event on Wednesday, May 3, at The Barn at Bull Meadow in Concord.
More information about Passion for Caring and about the Kay Sidway Award, visit granitevna.org/passionforcaring.