■The 17th Annual Penacook Tree Lighting has been rescheduled to Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at Boudreau Square on Village Street. Attendees can assemble around 5:30 p.m. to hear carols, and watch Santa arrive courtesy of the Concord Fire Department.
■The Penacook Village Association’s Annual Meeting will be held on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Penacook Elementary School cafeteria, 60 Village St., with guest speaker Matt Walsh, Concord’s Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects.
■The Catholic Daughters, Court Pope John Paul II #2602, will be hosting a Cookie Walk and Christmas Fair at Immaculate Conception Church, 9 Bonney St., on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Church Hall.
■The Concord City Council set a public hearing for Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at 37 Green St., to receive input on establishing a new Penacook Branch Library and Community Center, by appropriating $1,3 million for the acquisition of real estate to be developed at 76 Community Dr. Documents related to the public hearing are available on the City of Concord website, www.concordnh.gov. If you wish to provide input but can’t attend the meeting, you can send your comments to cityclerk@concordnh.gov.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■Happy birthday James W. Spain, II!
■Downtown Concord holiday music is back! On Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. enjoy holiday music piped through the streets while you enjoy the stores downtown has to offer.
■The GoodLife Programs and Activities is partnering with Concord Housing Authority to provide a little brightness and holiday cheer for seniors in the Concord community! The Giving Tree will be at GoodLife (254 North State St.). All gifts will need to be returned by Dec. 14. For more information, call (603) 228-6630.
■The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Concord will hold its 49th TV Auction Fundraiser on Dec. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. View the auction live on ConcordTV Channel 6, 17 and 22 or by visiting bid4kids.org for live streaming. Online bidding starts Thursday. For more information, visit nhyouth.org.
■The Bishop Brady High School (25 Columbus Ave.) will have its annual craft fair on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, email Paula at pscrivens@bishopbrady.edu.
■Turning Pointe Centre of Dance presents The Nutcracker on Dec. 10 at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St.). The show begins at 2 p.m. and tickets are available for $20 in advance, or $23 at the door. For more information, call (603) 485-8710.
■Wednesday is the deadline to order a Greek meal from the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 North State St.) with pick up on Dec. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. The December meal to-go is a Greek vegetable medley and cheese pita (triropita). You can order your meal by email ordermygreekfood@gmail.com, by phone (603) 953-3051, or online at holytrinitynh.org. The cost of the meal is $20.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■John Denver Musical Tribute on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Center. For more information, go to https://content.resale.ticketmaster.com/graphics/TMResale/2/VenueMaps/3098-0-0-1-CapitolCenter75355.png.
■It’s an LGC Alumni Night of Networking! Catch up with your LGC classmates and meet the LGC Class of 2023. Alumni admission is complimentary and includes delicious hors d’oeuvres to enjoy from O Steaks & Seafood. Beverages will also be available for purchase at the bar. In addition to door prizes, a special prize will be given to the class with the most in attendance. Call your classmates and come to represent the #BestClassEver. This is a wonderful opportunity to support future program participation, connect with friends and colleagues, and usher in the Holiday Season with fellow alumni. It’s on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at The Hotel Concord 11 South Main St., third floor. For more information call (603) 224-2508, or contact programs@concordnhchamber.com.
■Breakfast with Santa happens on Dec. 17 at 8:30 a.m. at South Church, United Church of Christ, 27 Pleasant St. Join them for yummy food, holiday crafts and visit with Santa! All proceeds benefit the Friends Program Emergency Family Shelter.
■Join the Concord Food Co-op, 24 S. Main St., for some gingerbread house-building fun! Come on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 3 p.m. Chef Jake will first teach you the basics of proper construction and then let your imagination run wild with the decorations. We will provide all of the gingerbread and decorating supplies, you bring the creativity. Registration fee is $10 per gingerbread house and all proceeds will be donated to the Friends of Forgotten Children organization. Participants can take the completed houses home with them. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
■On Dec. 11 at 4 p.m., it’s the Capital Jazz Orchestra at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Go here for tickets: https://content.resale.ticketmaster.com/graphics/TMResale/2/VenueMaps/3098-0-0-1-CapitolCenter75355.png.
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Hatbox from Dec. 2 to 18. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults; $19 for members, seniors, and students; and $16 for senior members. Tickets may be reserved by calling (603) 715-2315 or purchased online at www.hatboxnh.com.
■On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 25 Columbus Ave., Bishop Brady welcomes returning NH crafters and artisans for the Annual Christmas Craft Fair.
■NHTI is back with networking at Farnum Hall! Join business and arts professionals on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. for this fun art experience. Be part of this highly unique networking event where the arts are at the forefront! See the NHBCA AR+ art App in action with hands-on demonstrations, meet the NHTI students and faculty involved in our collaborative project as well as our App Developer!
■The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) are joining forces for their annual holiday networking party! December’s Business After Hours takes place at the Grappone Conference Center on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Please register in advance via https://cca.concordnhchamber.com/WebForms/RepLogin.aspx?dbid2=NHCon&logintype=EVT&evtid=726138 to attend this networking event. After registering, we’ll send you the GoFundMe link to give to the Capital Region Food Program. Please park in the lot between the Grappone Conference Center and the Walk-in Urgent Care at Horseshoe Pond. To learn more about Chamber membership and attend this event as our guest, please call the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce at (603) 224-2508 or email gszczepanik@concordnhchamber.com.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com