Concord Hospital Trust is pleased to present Crafts, Drafts & Barrels, an evening of spirit, beer and wine tasting, hosted by Martignetti Companies of New Hampshire. The event will be held March 18, 2022 at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord and will include admission to take in the universe while you sip, dine and mingle. Guests will sample local restaurantsโ delicious food thoughtfully paired with exceptional spirits, craft beers, quality wines and creative mocktails from some of the best breweries, vineyards and distilleries in a unique venue. All proceeds from Crafts, Drafts & Barrels will support the expansion of services and programs at the Concord Hospital Cardiovascular Institute. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in New Hampshire. Because of an increasing need for complex specialty care for patients suffering from a wide variety of heart and vascular disease complications, coupled with the Stateโs aging population, Concord Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has developed a โone doorโ pathway ready to serve those at higher risk with the highest level of cardiac and vascular care. Comprising top-notch physician and advanced practice provider teams, the Cardiovascular Institute aligns cardiac and vascular care into a comprehensive and integrated approach to meet the specialty care needs of our community members. There are a variety of entry contribution levels available, with each providing their unique benefits for guests. Tickets contributions may be made at ch-trust.org or by calling Concord Hospital Trust (603) 227-7162. A limited number of tickets are available and advanced reservations are recommended.
The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which launched in April 2014, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. Barnstead End 68 Hours of Hunger was selected as the March beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Hannaford located at Route 28, Alton. The Barnstead Program will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag is purchased at this location during March. Shoppers can also support this program by purchasing a reusable Fight Hunger Bag online via Hannaford-To-Go. For more information on the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com We are very excited about being chosen by our neighborhood store and thank the Hannaford Leadership Team for selecting us! Each year, End 68 Hours of Hunger continues to advance its mission to end childhood food insecurity. This problem affects a childโs health and education as children. Through Barnsteadโs food donation program, we have affected the lives of 36 children this year and teachers report that children are more responsible and their performance improves. Actual increases in reading and math scores reported as well. We make a difference in the potential success of every child we feed! For more information please visit our website at end68hoursofhunger.org
The Belknap House Online Auction will begin at 7 p.m. on March 15 and close at 10 p.m. on March 19. This is a perfect time to shop online for gifts, or because our fabulous and one-of-kind items are a must have! Either way, with every purchase, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to provide safe shelter to homeless children and empower their parents to become independent. Plan to visit the auction website often, 32auctions.com/BH-AuctionLink2022. Selected items include a week in Chatham, a golf foursome and lunch at the Westhampton Country Club, or the Canterbury Woods Country Club, framed NH landscape paintings by Cam Sinclair, hand-crafted furniture, and gift certificates for services, dining and self-care. There are more than 100 items. Belknap House staff work directly toward empowering parents who become homeless; creating family stability, independence, and renewed hope.
The Concord Historical Societyโs Second Thursday program in March will be โA History of Movies in Concord,โ presented by Paul Brogan on March 10 at 7 p.m. In the 1950s, Concord was home to four movie theaters and a drive-in. Each week thousands of city residents would go to the movies, often more than once. The premier theater in the city was the Capitol Theater, now the Chubb Theatre and part of the Capitol Center for the Arts. The Capitol would have up to five showings a day, sometimes drawing up to a thousand viewers for each show. Movies were primary entertainment, not only in Concord but around the country. Paul Brogan has written a history of The Concord Theatre, and has been part of Concordโs theater community for many years. His stories convey his knowledge and passion for the topic. Among them are the time actor David Niven went to the Concord Theatre, or Joseph P. Kenned came to town and threatened to shut down a competitor theater, Kenned owned the Capitol Theater. โA History of Movies in Concordโ will be presented in person at the Carriage House at Kimball-Jenkins. It will also be live-streamed. The program originally scheduled for March was to be about immigration past and present to Concord, however presenter Becky Field has had to cancel her program. Our April program will be a history of the Concord Fire Department. These programs are free and open to the public. They may also be viewed live by going to the historical societyโs website, concordhistoricalsociety.org.
NHTI is hosting its annual Spring Ahead 5k. The college invites the public to join in and celebrate spring. You can run or walk and strollers and dogs are welcome. Awards and prizes are given, including hand-knit hats โ and, we encourage fun! The 5k will be held March 13. Race Starts at 11 a.m. on NHTI Campus. Cost is a $25 donation. To register, visit nhti.edu/event/spring-ahead-3-mile-run. Meet at Grappone Hall on the NHTI campus, 31 College Dr., Concord. The Spring Ahead 5k is an annual fundraising event that benefits the collegeโs Cross Country team. For more information, contact professor and head coach, Perry Seagroves at pseagroves@ccsnh.edu.
Granite VNA is offering โA Matter of Balance,โ a falls prevention program that helps adults view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, change the environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. The eight-week program is on Fridays beginning April 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Our โA Matter of Balanceโ classes help participants gain confidence and learn simple fall prevention strategies. To register, call (603) 224-4093, ext. 85815 or visit granitevna.org/education. Registration is required and space is limited. Masks are required.