■I would like to thank everyone who sent cards and emails celebrating my birthday last Friday.
■The Immanuel Community Church, East Congregational Church, Grace Episcopal Church, Concordia Lutheran Church and Granite State Baptist Church all have worship services online. Some churches have also started in-person Masses and worship services, but have strict guidelines for social distancing and seating. Check church websites for specific information. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will have outdoor Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Rosary Garden in addition to online services. Oasis Christian Church has worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in-person and online. Services are held at Concord Christian Academy, 37 Regional Drive.
■The Little Free Library at Grace Episcopal Church, Eastman Street is reopening. There are guidelines for use that are posted based on the Concord Public Library best practices. We would appreciate those who are sick or have been in contact with someone exposed to the virus refrains from using the library until it is safe to do so. The staff hopes that residents will enjoy reading this summer and have access to free books! Please contact Sharon Monroe, Steward for the Grace Episcopal Church Little Free Library at 228-6311 with questions.
■The Nevers’ Band will be in concert at Keach Park on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please remember to wear a mask and honor social distancing. You may also sit in your vehicle and listen to the great music by the band.
■One of the most honored plays of this century, “Copenhagen,” comes to Concord’s Hatbox Theatre on Friday through Aug. 9, launching the restart of live theater in New Hampshire. Winner of a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, New Hampshire audiences will have the opportunity to see this remarkable play dramatizing one of the 20th century’s great mysteries. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for members, seniors, and students, and $12 for senior members. Tickets may be reserved by calling 715-2315 or purchased online at hatboxnh.com. Hatbox Theatre is located at the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road. Mask use will be required for all patrons and production crew. Hand sanitizer will be available in several locations in the lobby. Patrons are asked to observe social distancing upon arrival, while in the space, and upon exiting.
■It is never too early to contact the City Clerk for an absentee ballot application for the September primary. The City Clerk will send you a ballot and it must be mailed back. Somebody else cannot return it for you. If you are an undeclared voter, you must select a party ballot.
■It is good news that the vacant grocery store on Eastman Street is going to be renovated. Who knows what will go in.
■Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of the late Thomas DeStefano, who passed away this past week. Thomas and his family have lived in the Heights for over 60 years. They are members and active volunteers of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A funeral Mass will be scheduled at a later date.
■Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Margaret Griffiths, who passed away at Pleasant View Genesis. Griffiths was a lifelong resident of Concord with family members who resided on Heights Road for years before moving to Texas. Her daughter Patricia Corson and children came back to Heights when her son Terry died unexpectedly. Funeral arrangements are pending.
■Happy birthday greetings to Thomas Brackett!
RICHARD PATTEN
496-2917
dickpatten7@gmail.com
■The Capital Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the Concord Community Music School and the City of Concord, presents “Music in the Park” a series of mini concerts on Saturday evenings through Aug. 22 on the Music School’s outdoor stage (Fletcher-Murphy Park, 28 Fayette Street) in downtown Concord. To purchase tickets, visit bankofnhstage.com. All performances begin at 6 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. For more information call 228-1196.
■The Concord Public Library has officially reopened with some new guidelines and hours. Visit concordnh.gov/588/Library or call 225-8670 for more details.
■The Concord Farmers Market will be open on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and is located off of Capitol Street in Downtown Concord. The event offers 40 vendors that have a variety of products including meat, eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables, fish, honey, bakery and maple products. Potted plants, cut flowers, wood products, dog treats and body care products are also available. To consumers, there will be a few changes during this challenging time. Enter the market from North State Street and Main Street and read the notices that will be posted. If you are ill, or have a cough, do not attend the market.
■The Food Pantry at First Congregational Church (177 North Main Street) is open to Concord residents who need food. The hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Residents can come by one time per week.
■Mark your calendar! The Nevers’ Band will play on July 28 starting at 7 p.m. at the Riverfront Park (Everett Arena). No need to register, no fees. Bring a chair, the family and a snack while you enjoy the concert series.
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■On Monday at 7 p.m., Dr. James Hollis, a Jungian analyst, will visit Gibson’s Bookstore via Zoom to discuss his new book “Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times.” He will share tools to access your own resilience beyond the ego to guide you through changing and troubling times of distress. Discover the path to deeper meaning and purpose through depth psychology and classical thought. There is no admittance fee to attend this virtual event, but registration is required. On Tuesday at 6 p.m., Lacy Crawford will visit Gibson’s Bookstore via Zoom to discuss “Notes on a Silencing: A Memoir,” an exploration of her sexual assault decades ago during her time as a student at St. Paul’s School and the ensuing cover-up. She is joined in conversation by Kathy Giles, the current rector at St. Paul’s School, and the Concord Monitor’s Alyssa Dandrea. VIsit gibsonsbookstore.com for the registration link.
■The Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord Community Music School and the City of Concord presents “Music in the Park”. This is a series of six mini-concerts to take place Saturday evenings through Aug. 22, on the Concord Community Music School’s outdoor stage which overlooks Fletcher-Murphy Park in downtown Concord. Each concert features a local or regional artist. Proceeds go directly to the performers. Tickets may be purchased at banknhstage.com. Performances begin at 6 p.m. and will last for one hour. Visit ccmusicschool.org or call 228-1196 for more information.
■Volunteers are what keep the Friends Program going and the organization would like to publicly thank and acknowledge Friends volunteers for their many years of service and dedication to the organization’s programming. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, the Friends Program was able to mentor 117 at-risk youth, house 36 families in emergency shelters, provide 20,440 meals to students through the RSVP backpack program, give 2,575 rides and 143 home visits to seniors and aid 1,365 students through the Foster Grandparent program. The Friends Program and those supported by its programming are grateful for you all!
■Toastmasters is where distinguished leaders are made! Concord Toastmasters recently elected a new board. The new officers are: Catherine Ryan (President), Jennie Parisi (VP Education), Betsy Black (VP Membership), Sarah Chaffee (VP Public Relations), Alex Campbell (Secretary), Margaret McClellan (Treasurer), Rick Dyment (Sergeant at Arms) and Grace Cohen (Immediate Past President).
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com