■The Open Door Community Kitchen serves free hot and nutritious meals every Monday and Wednesday, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Meals are served in Fellowship Hall at the United Church of Penacook, please use the rear parking lot entry door. All are welcome.
■My deadline is Tuesdays at 5 p.m. for news items to be published in the following weekend’s Town Crier column. I look forward to receiving your Penacook news!
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■There will be no trash and recycling collected Monday (Labor Day) due to the holiday. All routes will be moved one day forward to conclude on Saturday with Friday’s route.
■The Concord Public Library would like you to join other book lovers at Books and Brew on Wednesday at Concord Craft Brewing Company (117 Storrs Street)! Chat about what you’ve been reading, and listen to suggestions and recommendations from other readers. There are no assigned books in this group; just come and share your latest reads! The program will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Library staff will be on hand to take notes and, will share the group’s recommendations on the Library’s website. For more information, call (603) 225-8670.
■Join the 27th annual AerospaceFest on Sept. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Sheppard Discovery Center (2 Institute Drive). This outdoor event is free to the public and fun for the whole family! For more information, visit starhop.com. Celebrate all things STEM rain or shine.
■The 35th Annual Concord Kiwanis Antique & Classic Car Show will be on Sept. 10. The event will be held at NHTI, Concord’s Community College from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be 17 class trophies and a Best of Show award, a giant raffle with over 60 items plus a 50/50 raffle. Kiwanis food trailer will be on-site, as well as, vendors, free parking, and restrooms are available. For more information call Chris Pappas at (603) 224-1504 or visit ConcordKiwanis.org. The rain date is Sept. 11.
■Mark your calendar for Concord’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Sept. 17 at the Everett Arena (15 Loudon Road) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Review the list of acceptable items on concordnh.gov/hhw or call General Services at (603) 228-2737 with any questions. Proof of residency is required.
■Happy birthday Jordan Plante!
LYNDA PLANTE
717-1632
soxpatscats@gmail.com
■Thursday at noon at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., they are continuing their Literary Lunchtime brown-bag lunch author event, with Phil Primack presenting his exploration into the life of an Epping, NH woman from the 19th century, in Put It Down on Paper: The Words and Life of Mary Folsom Blair, a Fifty-Year Search. He learned more about this lifelong teacher, Quaker, and early advocate for outdoor education. Her sharp mind and creative soul grapple with the social restraints of her time and “the pain this world holds for a woman.” Bring a sack lunch, or show up early to order a sandwich or salad bowl from the Gibson’s Cafe, to eat while you listen.
■This month Gibson’s Book Club is reading Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. There’s more information at https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/event/book-club-September-2022. Our book club is free and open to the public, newcomers are encouraged to try us out! Club books are chosen democratically by the participants. They’ve chosen an eclectic, ambitious list of books for the coming year. Join us for every meeting or deal yourself in as the spirit moves you.
■Join us for the 13th Annual Rising Stars Awards! This program is an initiative of Stay Work Play, in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio, to celebrate and recognize New Hampshire’s remarkable young people and the businesses that go the extra mile to recruit and retain them. Join us at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 South Main St. The in-person event will feature live music, light refreshments and a cash bar, and for the first time an after-party to celebrate this year’s winners. All attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the interactive live audience poll to select this year’s “Coolest Employer for Young People” award winner. Celebrate the young people making an impact in the Granite State as we honor our 2022 Rising Stars Awards winners on Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
■Join in a celebration of their work as they build positive connections and solutions for at-risk youth, families, and seniors. You are invited to the 2022 Celebrate with Friends Reception on Saturday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Avenue. The evening will feature inspiring stories and plans for the future. Volunteers will be recognized with awards for exceptional service and dedication to the Friends Program. They will also offer hearty appetizers and sweet treats, a cash bar, silent auction and raffles. Please visit their website for more information about the Friends Program.
■It’s national cholesterol education month! Come hear a pharmacist and clinical nutritionist teach about natural support for cholesterol on Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. If you’re struggling or worried about your cholesterol and heart health, then join Marty who has been working with clients for over 20 years. Whether it’s been establishing a heart-healthy regimen, counseling them on prescriptions, or helping them understand their labs, he’s helped countless clients get their heart health back on track at the Natural Wellness Corner, 239 Loudon Road, Suite 1A.
■Try a low-pressure book club! Come talk about whatever you’ve been reading and get some great recommendations on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m! Join other book lovers in our low-pressure book club at our new location at Concord Craft Brewing Company, 117 Storrs St! Chat about what you’ve been reading and listen to suggestions and recommendations from other readers. There are no assigned books in this group; just come and share your latest reads! Library staff will be on hand to take notes and share the group’s recommendations on the library website.
■“The Princess Bride – An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes” comes to the Capitol Center for The Arts, Chubb Theatre, 44 S Main St. on Sept. 17. Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love. Tickets are $36, $46 and VIP $150.
■Kick off a colorful autumn season with the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Kimball Jenkins! Experience the vibrancy of the arts and history in Concord while networking with fellow business and community leaders on the historic Kimball Jenkins campus. Take in Middle Eastern food and jam out to electronic rhythms by Aaron Jones and the violin improvisations from the Crimson Fiddler. You are invited to tour the historic campus and art studios, where staff will share information about school programs and future plans. Be sure to check out the beautiful new “Colors of Change” outdoor mural designed and painted by student interns over the summer, and the collaborative exhibition with the NH Furniture Masters. See you on Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Please register in advance at https://cca.concordnhchamber.com/webforms/RepLogin.aspx?dbid2=NHCon&logintype=EVT&evtid=726128 to attend this popular networking event. There is a $7 payment to Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce in advance of the event, $10 payment at the door, and non-members are $25. 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.
■There will be a rewarding 10-mile road race through Concord’s scenic countryside on Saturday at 9 a.m. at NHTI – Concord’s Community College, 31 College Drive. Run as a two-person relay team (taking on five miles each) or run the full 10 miles. This USATF Certified 10-mile running road race runs along a bike path to a forested country road and you’ll be cheered across the finish line by the kids from the local Boys & Girls Club who your registration directly benefits. There’s more information at https://gs10smiler.com/.
■Learn to weave a fun little basket that will hold anything from muffins to remotes. Suitable for any skill level (including complete beginners) the basket for this class has a 5-inch by 7-inch base and is 3-inches high. It will have blue dyed trim and when finished will be over-dyed with antique gray for a truly lovely country look. You’ll learn the basics of basket weaving, plus how to create a filled base and the two wrapped handles. All you’ll need to bring are strong hands and a plastic bag to take your dyed basket home in! This is an in-person event on Sept. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m! Advance registration is needed. Please call GoodLife at (603) 228-6630. The cost is $35. You can get more information at https://www.goodlifenh.org/activity/basket-making-2/.
■On Monday, the City offices will be closed due to the Labor Day Holiday. Trash and recycling collection will be postponed to Tuesday. Collection for the rest of the week will be delayed by one day through Saturday.
■Go to the Concord Farmers Market but don’t drive near it on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capitol Street, from Main Street to North State Street.
■The Concord Historical Society’s Second Thursday Program for Sept. 8 is titled, “Different Roots, Common Dreams.” It features a presentation by photographer Becky Field exploring the historical perspective of immigration in Concord and New Hampshire. Becky will talk and show some of her many photographs of new Americans. Our program is also meant to serve as a prelude to activities during “Welcome Week” which will be observed the following week and leading up to the Concord Multicultural Festival on Sept. 18. We hope you can join us at 7 p.m. at the Kimball Jenkins Carriage House, 266 N. Main St. This event will be live-streamed. Click https://concordhistoricalsociety.org/ to go to the Historical Society website to find the link.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
856-304-5830
jeanann@voicenet.com