The Penacook Farmers Market will be open Monday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Just Because Band, an acoustic trio based in Ashland and Holderness, will play an eclectic assortment of Americana cover tunes, original tunes written by the mandolin player, and bluegrass. Check penacook.org for the list of farmers and vendors, entertainment planned for the season, directions and recent photos.
The Nevers Band will perform at Rolfe Park on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Crafters are wanted for the United Church of Penacook’s Christmas craft fair to be held Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is $20 per space and an additional $5 for a table (while they last). The women’s guild and outside crafters will offer baked goods, Christmas decorations, gifts and crafts, jewelry and fashion accessories. Call 753-9246 for an application.
CHERYL STINSON
753-9752
news03303@aol.com
The Pierce Manse, 14 Horseshoe Pond Lane, will hold an open house with free admission to the Manse from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on July 28. Following the open house (weather permitting), a concert by the 39th Army of the National Guard will take place on the lawn. Bring a chair. For more information, contact the Manse at 225-4555 or visit piercemanse.org.
Concord Grange 322 will host a Meet, Greet and Eat on July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Keach Park on the Heights. The event is free and will include steamed hot dogs, chips, a beverage and dessert. The Nevers Band will play at 7 p.m. Grange Master Dick Patten will present awards to members of the band in memory of Paul Giles. This is the third year that the Grange has hosted the Nevers Band in the park. The grange will honor the Concord Fire Department’s Heights crew in observance of the 50th anniversary of their station. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The event will be cancelled if it rains. For more information, call 496-2917.
The Hatbox Theatre, located at the former Coldwater Creek store at the Steeplegate Mall, will host a variety of performances this month. A burlesque show called “Absinthe and Opium” will be performed on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 715-2315 or visit hatboxnh.com.
Concord Parks and Recreation at the Heights Community Center will host an Advanced Video Camp for ages 9 to 14 from Aug. 8 to 12 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Concord High School. The cost is $110 for residents and $120 for non-residents. A Filmmaking Camp for ages 9 to 14 will be held at Concord High School from Aug. 15 to 19 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. The cost is $135 for residents and $145 for non-residents. For more information or to register, visit concordparksandrec.com.
There are many activities for seniors at the Heights Community Center. The walking group meets at 11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Bone Builders will meet Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Ping Pong will be played from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. Mah Jongg will be played from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday. For more information, call Becky at 230-882 or email rbukowski@ConcordNH.gov.
Horseshoe Pond Place also has many activities for seniors. On Thursday at 11:30 a.m., there will be a theme lunch, “America the Beautiful.” Wear your red, white and blue for a chance to win fun prizes. Call Rich at 228-6956 to sign up for lunch or any special activities.
Members and friends of East Church are reminded that now is the time to bring in donations for the Aug. 6 yard sale. The church is also collecting any type of fabric items for the Epilepsy Foundation, including old shoes, pocketbooks, even clothing or textiles that are faded, stained or worn. Visit eastchurchucc.org for directions and more information.
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 at 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services building on Hazen Drive. For more information, call 568-3128.
The Children’s Place is having a volunteer training Monday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 1 p.m. If you are interested in being a volunteer, one training is all that is needed. Child care is free during training and volunteering. Volunteers earn coupons towards child care. Call 224-9920 to put your child or children on the schedule for the training session or visit thechildrensplacenh.org.
CHRIS WEEDEN
224-1715
clweeden@comcast.net
NHTI will have an open house Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. At the open house you can take a tour of the campus, visit with admissions and financial aid representatives, discover more about the 80-plus academic programs and speak with current NHTI students, faculty and staff. For more information, call 230-4011.
On Tuesday night, the Bedford Big Band will play at 6:30 p.m. at Presidential Oaks, 200 Pleasant St. Dinner is available and will be served at 5 p.m.; the cost is $8 per person. Reservations are required for the dinner. No need to register to watch the band; no fee for the band. Bring the kids and a chair.
The Douglas N. Everett Arena is hosting roller skating this summer Friday and Sunday nights through July 31. Admission is $5 and skate rentals are available for an additional $5. Visit concordnh.gov/rollerskating for more information and hours.
LYNDA PLANTE
228-6800
soxpatscats@gmail.com
On Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Nevers Band will perform at Rolfe Park. On July 26 at 7 p.m., it will perform at Keach Park. Summer concerts are free, donations accepted. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy.
Need more toe tapping? Live music on the lawn at Concord Public Library will be Laid to Dust on Wednesday.
Did you attend the 2016 Market Days Festival one or more days? The organizers would love to hear your thoughts; visit surveymonkey.com/r/MD16-attendee to take a short survey. Market Days has some lost and found items including Fitbits, jewelry and children’s toys. If you are missing one of these items, email to info@intownconcord.org with a description of the lost item and they will try to reunite you.
Conservationist Gordon Russell will present the eye-opening chronicle of a wetland and how its inhabitants fight for survival in a changing climate in his new book “Watching Great Meadow: A Place of Joy, A Place of Woe” on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St. He will share his observations and insights of nature’s stage. This event is free and open to the public.
The Mill Brook Gallery and Sculpture Garden will present an outstanding group of artists known throughout New England and beyond for their creative excellence. Each artist’s resume includes several one-person exhibits, teaching classes at prestigious institutions, public commissions, and works in public and private collections. The group’s summer exhibit, Artistic Impressions, runs through Sept. 25. Also at the Gallery is the 19th annual outdoor sculpture exhibit “Where Art and Nature Meet,” which continues until Oct. 23. Visit themillbrookgallery.com.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com