■Monday night, violinist YuEun Kim and pianist Sam Hong will perform at the United Church of Penacook at 7 p.m. as part of the fall series of concerts presented in conjunction with Avaloch Farm Music Institute. In a week-long Avaloch residency, Sahun Hong and YuEun Kim will record several new arrangements of Chopin’s nocturnes for violin and piano, bringing unexpected colors and drama out of the piano masterpieces. Samples of their work and additional information about these performers can be found at facebook.com/yueunkimviolin and sahunhong.com. You can find additional concert information and directions at ucpnh.org.
■On Wednesday, the Penacook Branch Library’s book club will meet to discuss John Green’s novel, Turtles All The Way Down, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the library on Merrimack Street. Future book titles and dates are always posted at the library. All are welcome whether or not you have read this month’s selection.
■Concord Regional VNA is holding a Senior Health Clinic at Briar Pipe Apartments on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Senior Health Clinic services are provided for a suggested donation of $10, however, services are provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services offered include foot care, blood pressure screening, B-12 injections, medication education, and nutritional education. Call 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815 for an appointment.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■Wishing all my friends who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah this coming week!
■The African Monthly Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Maurice at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.
■Boy Scout Troop 90 will be selling popcorn at all masses today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
■The Kiwanis Club of Concord will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at Red Blazer Restaurant, Manchester Street. The recent antique car show was very successful. The club will be planning the holiday activities such as bell ringing for the Salvation Army, Holiday Food Basket, supporting the Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting.
■Apple Hill Farm at 580 Mountain Road is open for the season selling many different kinds of apples, peaches, pears, and more. The farm is planning a special Military Appreciation Day on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
■Concord Grange No. 322 will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 48 Airport Road, for Fall Inspection. State Master Chris Heath will be present for Inspection. Beverly Edwards, Yvonne Crocker and Howard Pearl are in charge of refreshments. Please contact Grange Master Dick Patten at 496-2917 for information.
■The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will begin an 8 week Bible study on St. Paul’s letter to the Romans starting Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center in Room 4 for eight weeks.
■The Concord Knights of Columbus No. 112 will be meeting Monday in the IHM Church Hall for a chicken cordon blue dinner. No RSVP is required, $8 per person. This will also be the annual Awards Dinner. Call Chuck McGee at 227-0526 for information.
Richard Patten
496-2917
dickpatten7@gmail.com
■Today, the 13th annual Concord Multicultural Festival, presented by Parker Education, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House to celebrate cultural diversity. The exceptional diversity of performances, art, food, exhibitors, and participation of the local community illuminates the rich history of our region, and amplifies who we are today: a diverse, vibrant, and thriving community. Admission to the Festival is free. Vendors will have food and goods for sale. Attendees must purchase food vouchers at designated tents at the event to purchase food. More information can be found on concordmulticulturalfestival.org.
■The Everett Arena is open for public ice skating today 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and children under three are free. Skate rentals are also available for $5. For more information, call 228-2784.
■Capital Toastmasters will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Granite Ledges of Concord (behind the Concord Hospital) at 151 Langley Parkway. For more information, call 210-386-7351 or visit capital.toastmastersclubs.org.
■The library is offering Family Storytime on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Blanchard Room.
■Join the Capital Arts Fest; the League, 49 S. Main St., is bringing Fine Craft to Main Street! This is a one-of-a-kind craft fair featuring the work of selected League juried members and invited artists. Hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Stroll Main Street and shop fine craft during the peak of the fall foliage season! No admission fees. Parking in city lots and on street is available. For more information, go to nhcrafts.org/event/capital-arts-fest.
■The Concord Police Department and N.H. Food Bank join together for a Food Drive – Help Stuff a Cruiser at the Fort Eddy Hannaford Supermarket from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 29. Bring non-glass or non-perishable food items to help fight hunger. This event is in partnership with Friends of Forgotten Children.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Cadwell Turnbull presents his amazing science fiction novel, named a Most Anticipated Book at Gibson’s on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
■NYT bestselling children’s author Karina Yan Glaser sweeps into Gibson’s Bookstore to present her new Vanderbeekers novel, The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue! Go see her Thursday at 6 p.m.
■The Abbot-Downing Book Fair will be Monday to Friday. Students and Parents can attend the book fair from 5 to 7 p.m. during Back to School Night on Thursday. The PTO is in search of volunteers to help with the book fair.
■Abbot-Downing’s Back-to-School Night will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. (More information from the PTO and Principal Blinn coming soon). Come check out the classrooms, meet your child’s teacher and Principal Blinn, learn more about the PTO, meet community organizations and check out the Book Fair! Back To School Night Picnic Donations are needed. To sign up, go to volunteersignup.org/XXF9P.
■South Congregational Church is having a Yard Sale on Saturday and a Shoe Drive to support its work with local people and groups in need. The Yard Sale will be held at the Church, 27 Pleasant St. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the Shoe Drive, which is underway now, the congregation is collecting gently worn sneakers, shoes, boots and even flip flops. Shoes may be dropped off at the Church through the end of October, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, contact 224-2521.
■In honor of their Kick-Off Week, we wish a belated welcome to Wesley United Methodist Church’s new pastor, the Rev. Cheryl Meachen. It was a homecoming for Pastor Meachen, who says she was first called to ministry as a member of Wesley UMC in 2005, going on to earn her Masters of Divinity from Boston University in 2010. For more information: Wesley UMC 224-7413.
■Come check out the next rescheduled installment of the HRKNSScowork Monthly Speaker Series with John Clemente, Co-Founder and President of Echo Ridge at The Hotel Concord on Wednesday! Echo Ridge is a company that’s altering the matrix of politics in the United States. John has a singular experience in the military, academia and multiple industries, disrupting business on the leading edge. He returned to entrepreneurship in New Hampshire. He is a decorated “plank holder” in a special operations aviation squadron and has deployed all over the world. The Schedule: 5:30 p.m., Tour of future HRKNSScowork space; 6 p.m., Presentation; 7 p.m., Networking.
■Attend an all-day seminar, Drawing from the Past: A History Comics Workshop, at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St. on Saturday. Tickets are $10 to $12. For more, call 228-6688.
■Join The Place to learn how to paint your version of the Sunflower Barn. Follow us step-by-step or explore your own creativity! No experience necessary. Wednesday is BYOB Paint Night at 6 p.m. at 40 Thorndike St, Suite 2B. The cost is $30 for adults; $25 for students. BYOB, bring a beverage of your choice, including wine or beer. Snacks are also always welcome! Want more information? Call 369-4906.
■Here’s a great chance to see the recently renovated Bank of N.H. Stage, 16 S. Main St. Concord’s own Celtic Night, co-hosted by award-winning fiddlers Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki and Liz Faiella, will feature monthly Sunday 5 p.m. performances beginning on September 29. They will brighten your Sunday evenings. Each may feature guest appearances by some of the region’s top traditional Irish and Scottish musicians. After the show at about 6:30 p.m., local musicians are invited to join the performers in an all-comers session until 8 p.m. Bring your instruments! This event is free.
■Tonight is Open Mic – Acoustic at 9 p.m. at Penuche’s Ale House, 16 Bicentennial Square. You can get more details at 228-9833.
■See you at the Multicultural Festival today!
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com