Holiday craft fair Saturday at Merrimack Valley
The Merrimack Valley High School KEY Club is hosting a holiday craft fair this weekend in the school’s cafeteria.
The fair runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
There will be handmade crafts, baked goods, antiques, jewelry, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple and more
Breakfast will be available while supplies last starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday and a hot brunch buffet will run from 9 to 10 a.m. on Sunday. Lunch will be available from 10 a.m. to close on both days.
Get two free raffle tickets with $1 admission or with donation for homelessness kits.
Contact sbouchard@mvsdpride.org with any questions.
Smyth Bouchard
Cap Center to host East Coast Angels craft fair
Please join us for our 1st East Coast Angels holiday craft fair on Sunday at the Capitol Center for the Arts.
There will be more than 40 vendors and crafters, along with raffles, a bake sale and lots more. All proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.
The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trish Pelletier
Library is looking to keep Concord warm this winter
Help Concord Public Library share the warmth this winter.
Donate new or newly-handmade hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and socks at the library between Dec. 1-15. No coats, please.
All items will be given to the Concord Homeless Resource Center.
Joann Salemy
Greens and Artisans fair at Unitarian Universalist
The annual Greens & Artisans Fair at the Concord Unitarian Universalist Church will have the nicest custom-decorated wreaths and spray anywhere, local artisans’ wares, a cookie walk, the Unitarian Universalist bakery, a holiday boutique, poinsettias and cyclamens.
The fair runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lunch will be served both days from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more info, visit concorduu.org.
Christy Bartlett
Kimball Jenkins is hosting a family party with Santa
Kimball Jenkins Estate will hold the first Annual Holiday Family Party with Santa! on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
In the Mansion, Katharine from MainStreet BookEnds will be reading The Polar Express beginning at 2:15 p.m.
The Mansion will also act as a Victorian-themed backdrop for photos with Santa. Photos will be available to download at kimballjenkins.com.
In the Yellow House, children will create three craft projects including a Polar Express-themed bell ornament.
Admission is $10 per child and includes everything for an afternoon of holiday fun. For tickets and more information, please visit kimballjenkins.com/santa.
Rachel Young
Holiday spectacular with Concord Dance Academy
Concord Dance Academy’s annual “Holiday Spectacular’ fills the Concord City Auditorium Saturday at 1 and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. The dancers truly “kick off” the season with their famed Rockette Rudolph and spirited dances set to carols. The shows are extra-spectacular because the proceeds are shared with the Friendly Kitchen, St. Paul’s Pantry, Toys for Tots and the Auditorium’s upgrades; this year it’s the planned seating renovation project!
Reserved seat tickets are $15 at the CDA studio, 226-0200, and office@concorddanceacademy.com.
Friends of the Audi
Info night on building inspector courses
This fall, NHTI launched a new three-semester program leading to a Building Inspector and Plans Examiner Certificate. This 18-credit-hour program prepares building inspectors and plans examiners to critically examine permit applications and plans for residential, commercial and other building types, and to subsequently ensure that the construction of buildings with permits is conducted in accordance and within the provisions of relevant building codes.
The program can help experienced construction workers transition into a new career, or provide the foundation of a new career for those just out of high school.
Tedd Evans, chief building inspector for the city of Concord and one of the driving forces behind the new program says, “Many of the people currently working in this profession are baby boomers, and will be retiring soon. Unfortunately we’re finding it difficult to attract younger people to the profession to replace them.
“Many people now working as inspectors got into it mid-career, like I did, after working in the construction world. But we had to learn on-the-job because there was no place to get training, especially for things like construction law. NHTI’s new certificate program would put anyone – even a high school graduate with no construction experience – at the top of the list for an inspector’s position, because they would already have the theoretical knowledge required.”
Courses include: Introduction to the ICC Codes; State Construction Laws; Construction Document Reading; Legal Aspects of Enforcement; Plan Review; Building Inspector Skills.
This is an evening program. Financial aid approval is pending. All courses are three credits. Students may sign up for individual courses, as well as for the certificate.
NHTI will hold an information session for those interested in learning more about this program on Monday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP to 230-4022 or nhtibtc@ccsnh.edu.
Doug Schwarz
Open house Saturday at Pope Memorial SPCA
The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County is hosting its annual Open House and Holiday Wish Drive.
With the holiday season approaching, the Pope Memorial SPCA, located at 94 Silk Farm Road, is opening its doors on Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m. for an open house. Events include pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (for people and pets) and tours of the shelter. The SPCA will also be selling pet themed personalized ornaments as well as locally made wreaths and holiday centerpieces. Proceeds go directly to the animals at the shelter. Refreshments will be provided.
The Pope Memorial SPCA helps over 1,500 animals a year and during this busy holiday season they need help more than ever.
”One of the best ways you can help the animals at the SPCA this holiday season is by donating an item from our wish list,” states David Leach, events coordinator. The wish list can be found at popememorialspca.org/wish-list.
For questions regarding this event, contact Leach at 856-8756, ext. 234 or email dleach@popememorialspca.org.
David Leach
Wings of Knowledge continues tonight
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. in Sweeney Auditorium, NHTI will present the next event in its series of free public Wings of Knowledge lectures for the 2015-16 season: “Peak Potential,” featuring blind mountain climber Randy Pierce.
Pierce lost his sight at the age of 22, and initially was inclined to allow feelings of inability to dominate his life. Now an author, renowned mountain climber, marathoner and founder of 2020 Vision Quest, he will share how and why he believes we all should strive to reach our own version of “Peak Potential.”
Along the journey his personal anecdotes will guide you through a range of emotions to a pinnacle of inspiration. All events are free and open to the public.
For further information, call 230-4028 or visit nhti.edu and click on events calendar.
Doug Schwarz
Trillium to perform for Bach’s lunch concert
Next up in the Concord Community Music School’s Bach’s Lunch Concert series is “Sleigh Ride! Old & New Christmas Favorites.”
Featuring Trillium: Peggo Horstmann Hodes, Hannah Schramm Murray, and Jane Berlin Pauley, sopranos with Calvin Herst, piano, the Dec. 10 holiday concert will feature some of the group’s favorite Christmas music from local composers, including “Wise Child” by Hodes, “Namaste” by Steve Schuch, “Halle-lu-lu-jah” by Kathy Lowe, and “3 Quodlibets” by William Fletcher.
The group will also introduce a new set of Christmas pops selections, including “Sleigh Ride,” “X-mas Medley,” and “All I want for Christmas.” Come join Trillium as they sing and swing through the season!
The free concert begins at noon.
For more information, call 228-1196.
Liz Faiella
Take a bootcamp class for Boys & Girls Club
On Saturday, Jeremy’s Bootcamp will be donating all proceeds from classes to the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hampshire. All are welcome to participate by donating any amount of money to participate in a Bootcamp class.
The goal is to raise $2,620.00 (representative of the length of a marathon: 26.2 miles) for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire. If met, this monetary goal will cover the weekly vacation fee for 25 children during the 2015 Winter Vacation Camp. This is the second year that Jeremy Woodward, owner of Jeremy’s Bootcamp, has run this fundraiser. Last year, over $1,500 was raised.
According to Jon Clay, development director for the club, “Many of us remember school vacations as a lot of fun. They were a chance to go on trips, see our friends and enjoy a nice break from school. Unfortunately, not everybody sees school vacations in this same light. School provides our youth with basic rights such as warmth, safety and nutrition. It is difficult to believe, but access to these rights is not guaranteed for everybody in our community during school vacations.
“The club is happy to provide these basic rights to children when schools are closed. Positive role models at the club provide children with fun activities, such as arts and crafts, gym games, game room tournaments and field trips. Most importantly, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire provides healthy snacks and a nutritious dinner to every child that attends our camp.”
Class times on Saturday are 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. (additional classes will be added based on demand). All are welcome – you don’t have to be a Jeremy’s Bootcamp member.
Admission is by donation of any amount. Pre-registration is required by contacting Woodward at 721-2830 or jeremy@jeremysbootcamp.com. Jeremy’s Bootcamp is located at 153 Manchester St.
Jessica Fogg Livingston
