WEST SIDE Shopping supports Zonta

NHTI will offer drop ins Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the admission office. “Drop In” Tuesday is for those interested in finding out more about starting their careers at NHTI. A 15-minute overview of the college with admissions representatives available to answer questions about enrollment. An optional tour of NHTI will also be available for those who arrive by 5:15 p.m. Call admissions at 230-4011 for more information.

Shop for gifts Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Viking House and 20 percent of the sales will be donated to help fund Zonta Club scholarships to female students in the community that want to continue their education. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded.

Concord Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion will offer screenings for seniors Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. Assess your physical mobility and risk for falling. This screening includes counseling and options to improve your stability, strength and stamina. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. For more information or to register, call 230-7300.

First Congregational Church will hold a rummage sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at 177 N. Main St.

The Concord Public Library will offer an opportunity to learn and play Mahjong on Wednesday from to 2 to 4 p.m. This event is designed for beginners, but all levels of skill are welcome. For more information, call 225-8670.

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Greater Concord Class of 2017 until May 20. This program fosters civic awareness in the community and participants are equipped with information they need in order to become more involved in activities that will enhance the region. For more information, visit concordnhchamber.com or call 224-2508.

LYNDA PLANTE

228-6800

soxpatscats@gmail.com

SOUTH END Concord Reads author will speak at Red River

Gibson’s Bookstore will present Wild Curiosity: How to Unleash Creativity and Encourage Lifelong Wondering by Erik Shonstrom on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Julie Zickefoose will be at Gibson’s Bookstore on April 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss her book Baby Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest.

Joyce Maynard will speak on Under the Influence on April 27 at 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore.

Concord Reads selection, WhenBooks Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II, will be presented at an author event at Red River Theatres on Thursday at 7 p.m. Molly Guptill Manning will discuss her work with Concord journalist Laura Kiernan.

Young professionals and students are invited to the Concord Young Professionals Network StayWorkPlay event Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.

Spring registrations are being accepted for classes with Concord Community Education. Visit concordcommunityed.org or call 225-0804 for more information.

McGowan Fine Art will host a seminar Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. regarding some standard clauses that you are likely to see in an art license. They will discuss commercialization, the art of negotiating a contract, publishing contracts, distribution contracts, commissioning a work and other licenses of interest to the audience, including accountants, bankers, and lawyers.

Register by Tuesday by calling 225-2515.

Hear the Concord Chorale perform Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor today at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 21 Centre St.

Today is Abbot-Downing’s Magical Extravaganza at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 225-0827.

JEAN VER HOEVEN

856-304-5830

jeanann@voicenet.com

EAST SIDE

Grange will recognize community leaders

Concord Grange 322 will hold its 39th annual Grange and Community Awards on Monday at 7 p.m. at the I.B.E.W. Hall, 48 Airport Road. The Grange will honor the outstanding police officer, firefighter, citizen, youth, veteran and educator of the year. Dick Patten welcomes all members of the public and Grange members to the event. For more information, contact Dick Patten at 496-2917.

Concord Parks and Recreation will offer April vacation camps the last week of the month in video for ages 9 to 14 and soccer for first through sixth grades. ConcordTV will offer a filmmaking camp for ages 9 to 14 from April 25 to 29. The cost is $100 for residents and $110 for nonresidents. Other upcoming opportunities include NFL flag football and soccer camps. For information, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.

Many senior activities will be offered at the Heights Community Center: the walking group will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m., cribbage will be Monday 10 a.m. to noon, Bone Builders will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Friday and a VNA Senior Health Clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Wednesdays. Zumba Gold is played from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, contact Becky at 230-4982 or rbukowski@ConcordNH.gov.

Wings of Knowledge will present Wheat, Flour and Bread featuring Canterbury Bread Shop’s Dane Percy on April 26 at 6 p.m. This includes the short documentary film on gluten intolerance entitled The Trouble with Bread. For more information, please call 230-4028 or visit nhti.edu.

The Children’s Place will host a family fitness class starting April 20 at 3 p.m. for 10 weeks. The class will be led by Heather Cunningham of Pembroke Fitworks. Parents and children will have fun exercising together. Class size is limited to 10 families. The cost is $75 per family. Drop-in rates are $10 per class. To register, call The Children’s Place at 224-9920 or visit pembrokefitworks.com

The Brigade Lecture Series will present Green Thumbs in the White House, a program by Kevin Bragg, owner of Canterbury Plantation and Hands to Lend Fine Gardening on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Pierce Manse. The free program is open to the public, but seating is limited. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Call 225-4555 or visit piercemanse.org for more information.

Passion for Caring will be held May 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Company C, 102 Old Turnpike Road. The event includes a silent auction, refreshments and entertainment by the Jazz Dogs. Proceeds will benefit Concord Regional VNA and Company C will donate 20 percent of all sales. Make your reservations by Friday for $50 per person at crvna.org or by calling 224-4093, ext. 5664.

A Spring Fling will be at East Congregational Church on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will feature a silent auction, crafts, plants, baked goods, clothing, books, deli items and more. For more information, call 224-9242 or visit eastchurchucc.org.

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.ne