Is it possible to love animals and raise them to become meat? Years ago, Carole was a vegetarian then she became a farmer. Naming every animal connects her to each one, and shows respect and affection for them, no matter their role on the farm. Livestock farming is full of adventure, hardship, and a few victories. Visit Gibson’s Bookstore at 45 South Main Street, in Concord, on Tuesday, September 12th, at 6:30 p.m. to hear Carole share some of the hard lessons, fun moments, and some of the history of Miles Smith, who, in the 1850s, cleared trees from the land and, with help from his oxen, built the iconic New England stone walls that surround the farm. There is no registration required for this event.
Pastoral Counseling Services (PCS) announces that it will be hosting its 27th Good Samaritan Awards celebration on Sept. 14. The Good Samaritan Awards recognize compassionate, creative, passionate, and generous people who are making life-transforming contributions to the health and wellbeing of others in our local communities. Five individuals will be honored this year: Amy Chhom, an Affordable Housing & Community Advocate; Tom & Chrissy Harte, Ambassadors for Make-A -Wish New Hampshire; the Rev. Jed Rardin, UCC Pastor and Justice Advocate; and, Lynn Stanley, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire and Vermont Chapters of the National Association of Social Workers. This event will be held on the back lawn of the Manning House at Brookside Congregational Church at 2013 Elm Street in Manchester on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-7 p.m. To purchase tickets, please visit pcs-nh.org, and click on the “GSA Tickets” button.
This year, the Merrimack County Conservation District is offering a Fall Bulbs Sale with 25 different varieties of fall-planted bulbs — from daffodils to giant snowdrops, muscari, garlic, and more. Order your fall bulbs today and support MCCD conservation efforts! Order & Payment Deadline: Priority deadline is September 15th ,however, they will accept late orders as long as supplies last. Pick up is Friday, September 29th from 3-6 p.m. at the MCCD office, with curbside service available, or Saturday, September 30th from 9-noon at the Contoocook Farmers’ Market. For more information or to place an order, visit: merrimackccd.org/fundraising-and-sales.
Friday, September 8, popular 4-piece cover band NO LIMITZ is taking the stage on Meredith’s Main Street for a fun night of dancing and socializing. New this year is the ‘Night Market’ with many Main Street shops open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit local merchants, get a jump on holiday shopping, and visit places you’ve never been before. As a treat, Karlin’s is hosting a free wine tasting from 3-6 p.m. There will be food trucks on hand, and this is a free, family-friendly activity. Plenty of free parking is available in the public lots behind Bootlegger’s and on the other side of Route 3 (@ 327 Daniel Webster Hwy). The band stage is in front of Community Park, at 65 Main Street. Main Street will be closed between Water St and Dover St. In the event of significant rain, the Dance will be cancelled; there is no rain date.