A free, interactive community event for adults only (21 years and older), High and Seek, is being held at Merrimack Valley High School on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. High and Seek is an interactive presentation for adults that focuses on increasing awareness and promoting early detection and intervention of teenage risky behaviors. This event, co-sponsored by Elektrisola, uses a staged teenage bedroom with indicators and warning signs of teenage risky behaviors, such as drug use and underage drinking. The presentation will be facilitated by Melissa Fernald, a licensed clinical social worker and a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
The 11th Annual Penacook Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at Boudreau Square (the center of Penacook Village) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Elaine Hashem will conduct the Penacook Elementary School singers and Santa will visit. Cookies and treats will be available.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
Today is the last day for the 16th annual Fez-tival of Trees at the Bektash Shrine Center, 189 Pembroke Road. The admission is $5 for adults, seniors are $4 and children 12 and younger are free. For more information, call 225-5372.
Concord Grange will hold a 2017 planning meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 48 Airport Road. The members will discuss plans to purchase gifts for two children chosen from the Star Program at IHM Church. Debbie Patten is coordinating this project. The Grange will have its annual Christmas Eat Out at Veano’s Restaurant, corner of Routes 106 and 3 on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. The members are asked to bring a $10 gift to exchange, labeled “man” or”woman” and the members will also exchange Christmas cards. The members who have a Secret Pal will bring a gift to reveal who their secret pal was this year. Please RSVP to Dick Patten at 228-1803.
The Hatbox Theatre at the Steeplegate Mall will be present “Tales Told” with a Home for the Holidays theme on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. If you are one of the lucky audience members to be picked, you will have five minutes to tell your story without notes to the rest of the audience. Visit talestoldproductions.com for more information. Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” will be performed through Dec. 18. For more information or tickets, visit hatboxnh.com.
The Heights Community Center offers activities for both young and old. On Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., a holiday gift workshop will be held for ages 8 to 13. Starting Monday, the Parks and Recreation Department will offer a program to learn the game of squash for ages 7 to 10. The sessions will run on Mondays and Thursdays through Dec. 15. For more information, visit concordparksand rec.com or call 225-8690. The walking group for those 55 and older is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. Bone Builders meet from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday and Ping Pong is played from 10 to noon. This Wednesday there will be a coffee club/social group from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Becky at 230-4982 or email rbukowski@ConcordNH.gov.
The Community Action Program is scheduling appointments for fuel and electric assistance for the 2016-17 season. Call 225-6880 for an appointment.
The Horseshoe Pond Toastmasters will meet Wednesday at noon at Northeast Delta Dental. For more information, call 223-1287.
The Karner Blue Toastmasters will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services building on Hazen Drive. For more information, call 568-3128.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net
Enjoy downtown Concord’s holiday shopping in style with Concord’s Midnight Merriment this Friday. Downtown businesses will remain open until midnight, their spaces and windows “dressed up” for maximum holiday merriment. Santa will make a special appearance at Eagle Square from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 226-2150 or visit intownconcord.org.
The City of Concord’s Wellness Team will hold a Wellness Fair on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on 172 N. Main St. The public is welcome as healthy living is promoted through health awareness demonstrations, lifestyle information, health screening, resources, raffles, games and more. Registration is not required. For more information, call 225-8535.
Beaver Meadow School will hold its 27th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 225-0853.
The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County will hold a holiday open house on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy behind-the-scene tours, meet adoptable animals, and have a pet photo taken with Santa Paws. For more information, visit popememorialspca.org.
A greens fair will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 274 Pleasant St. Enjoy a cookie walk and artisan craft vendors and purchase beautifully decorated Christmas wreaths and sprays, baked goods, and lunch in the cafe. Proceeds will support the homeless and New Americans in the community. For more information, call 224-3172 or visit concorduu.org.
The Zonta Club of Concord will hold its 26th Annual Holiday Auction on Wednesday at the Grappone Conference Center from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The auction will include a Buy-It-Now Boutique, Grab ‘n Go Goodies, Buy-A-Balloon, Ante-Up For Education component along with silent and live auctions. Admission is $15, and light appetizers and dessert will be provided. A cash bar will be available. All proceeds from the evening will go toward scholarships and other programs that empower women. For more information or to RSVP, contact ZontaHolidayAuction@gmail.com or call 753-6671.
Happy birthday Sally Doane and Nikki Vaillant.
LYNDA PLANTE
228-6800
soxpatscats@gmail.com
Bill Carter and the Presbybop Christmas Eve Band will present an evening of holiday jazz music at 7 p.m. on Thursday at South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant St. The event is free and open to the public. The concert is part of the band’s Jazz Noel Tour in support of its tenth CD release “Jazz Noel.” Jazz Noel features an imaginative collection of Christmas carols, soothing sounds, and upbeat jazzy songs that energize the soul. As a special treat, the concert will also include music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” a holiday broadcast treasure now in its 51st year.
Daniel Webster Council’s first Women’s Golden Doe Award was presented recently to Michelle Fransen-Conroy of Boy Scout Troop 86. The award recognizes exceptional women in scouting at a ceremony held at Camp Carpenter in Manchester.
Don’t miss these upcoming Christmas shows at the Capitol Center for the Arts: The Mavericks – Sleigh Bells Ring Out!, MannheimSteamroller Christmas with Chip Davis, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Opera North’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, Buzz Ball, Christmas With Rocking Horse Studio, and Capitol Jazz Orchestra: Holiday Pops. Tickets for all shows are available at 225-1111 or ccanh.com or at the box office.
Intown Concord hosts Midnight Merriment throughout downtown Concord on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight.
Concord High School Varsity Coach Dave Chase has partnered with the city for the winter season to further develop the Jumpers (first and second grades) basketball program. Space is limited so please be sure to register early. Deadline for registration is Wednesday. The Concord Parks and Recreation Department runs basketball leagues for kids age 4 to twelfth grade. For more information, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
Concord Public Library offers adult and teen programs. Call 225-8670 for information or visit concordpubliclibrary.net. Programs are free and open to the public. The latest programs for your enjoyment: Books and Brew, Adult Coloring, American Mahjong, Cooking with Chocolate, Penacook Book Discussion, New England Irish Harp Orchestra and Guests, Lapsit Class, Toddler Tales, Paws for Pages, Lego Club, Gingerbread Tiny House, Video Game Club, Scavenger Hunt, Movie Day, Snowflake Craft and Pipe Cleaner Pet.
The Concord has rented two sculptures for a year to put the finishing touch on the redesign of Main Street. Beverly Benson Seamans was a well-respected sculptor and did several public and private commissions. She has one-person exhibits at Harvard, MIT and the Peabody Essex Museum. Murray Dewart is a founding member of Boston Sculptors, and has exhibited his sculptures internationally from Boston to Peru and China. Dewart has completed several private and public commissions for colleges and museums. The Mill Brook Gallery and Sculpture Garden was pleased to be involved with these selections, and offers several smaller sculptures by both artists for sale at the gallery. The gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Zonta Club of Concord’s annual Holiday Auction will be Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center. There will be a silent auction, Buy-It-Now Accessories Boutique, Grab ‘n Go Goodies, and live auction. Enjoy good company, light appetizers, dessert and a cash bar, all while supporting Zonta Club of Concord’s scholarships and other programs to empower women. Tickets are $15. Reservations are requested to ZontaHolidayAuction@gmail.com or call 753-6671.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com