Youth mentoring orientation
Join The Friends Program on June 22 for an introduction to volunteerism as a mentor. This orientation will equip you with relevant information about the Friends Youth Mentoring Program and best practices in the field.
This orientation, which runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Friends Program’s office at 202 N. State St., is designed for teens who are interested in becoming a youth mentor.
Contact us at 228-0108 to learn more about this opportunity and to register for this orientation.
Maureen Desmond
Moth program at Audubon June 23
Local naturalist Deb Lievens will present a program on moths at the N.H. Audubon’s McLane Center on June 23 at 8 p.m.
Lievens will introduce you to the family Lepidoptera, highlighting moth life cycles with photographs of the major moth families you might see in New Hampshire. She’ll also share her experiences documenting moths coming to her yard for a citizen science project for Discover Life. After a slide presentation, Lievens will take you outside to attract moths for identification.
There is a suggested donation of $5-7.
Ruth Smith
Live music at Hatbox Thursday
Songwriters and musicians Ross Malcolm Boyd and Feisty Pants take the stage at Hatbox Theatre on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of original, quirky and quality music.
Boyd is joined by John Burlock and Rachel Vogelzang Burlock, who together form Feisty Pants.
Burlock and Vogelzang Burlock bring their contemporary singer-songwriter stylings to the stage. Known for their lively performances, Feisty Pants combines one guitar, one piano and two voices in harmony to shape their distinctive sound.
Boyd is a musician, music educator, composer and audio engineer currently based in northern New Hampshire.
Tickets are $16.50 for adults or $13.50 for students under 18 and are available at hatboxnh.com or at the door as space allows. All ticket holders will receive a free custom copy of Boyd’s new EP, “Leading Toward Something.”
Kevin Barrett
Stamp collectors to meet June 21
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on June 21, beginning at 1 p.m. All who are interested in stamp collecting are welcome to attend. Meet other collectors and learn more about their hobby and varied interests in Philatelic resources and issues.
For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
Dan Day
Monthly supper at Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St., will host its monthly supper on Friday at 5 p.m.
The June supper features a roast pork dinner with potatoes and gravy, spinach, rolls and chocolate chip cookie pie for dessert.
So come, bring your family and friends and take the night off from cooking. There is no charge, but donations are welcomed and support our Take-A-Tote Ministry, which helps to feed Concord’s hungry school children.
For more info, contact Grace Episcopal Church at 224-2252 or visit graceeastconcord.org.
Tina Preston
Alzheimer’s month workshop June 22
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. In an effort to inform the public on various aspects of Alzheimer’s and dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association will present a workshop on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease on June 22, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Concord Hospital, 250 Pleasant St. The workshop is free and open to public.
“Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” addresses the difference between typical aging and memory loss or behavior changes severe enough to disrupt daily life. The program can help determine if it’s important to speak to your doctor and get a diagnosis for yourself or someone you care about.
To reserve your spot or for more information call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/MANH.
Ella Schwotzer
Dying to Talk cafe June 22 in Gibson’s
Concord Regional VNA’s monthly “Dying to Talk Cafe” focuses on “Am I Okay to Die?” on June 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at True Brew Barista in Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St.
The cafes give people the opportunity to breathe life into conversations about dying. Come and join experienced facilitators for coffee, tea and a relaxed, open-minded discussion about any number of topics related to the certainty of death. Participants are welcome to share thoughts and experiences with the group.
Cafes are free and registration is not required. Refreshments are provided.
For more information, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
Andrew Morse
Workplace mental health breakfast
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend a breakfast forum for business leaders, managers and human resource professionals, “Mental Health and The Workplace,” on Friday, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Grappone Conference Center. The cost to attend is $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members, and includes a full breakfast.
One in five of citizens (and employees) has a diagnosable mental health condition. Business leaders and managers need to know about this critical topic that is gaining attention nationally and in New Hampshire. At this breakfast forum, John Broderick, former Chief Justice of the N.H. Supreme Court, and Peter Evers, CEO of Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc., will talk about their new initiative, Change Direction New Hampshire (changedirection.org), which unites private sector companies, nonprofit organizations and individuals to change the national conversation about mental health in our communities. Cheryl Coletti-Lawson, board chair of Hope for New Hampshire Recovery, will introduce the Workplace Initiative, a new program that gives employers the tools, programming and peer recovery services to help support their employees and better manage costs related to this chronic illness.
For more information or to register, please contact the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce at 224-2508, events@concordnhchamber.com or visit concordnhchamber.com to register online.
Rebecca Kinhan
Hunger program at Red River Theatres
You are invited to a special presentation by Claire Bloom from End 68 Hours of Hunger, hosted by The Friends Program’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, on Thursday at Red River Theatres at 3 p.m.
RSVP is the volunteer program connecting people 55-plus with local nonprofit organizations to fill critical community needs. Bring a friend and join us for this compelling presentation to learn how you can help end hunger and improve nutrition right here in our area.
Bloom is the founder and executive director of End 68 Hours of Hunger, a not-for-profit dedicated to addressing the hunger that affects some school children for approximately 68 hours between a free school lunch on Friday and a free school breakfast on Monday morning.
For more information, contact Jennifer Army at 228-7608 or email jarmy@friendsprogram.org.
Jennifer Army
Craft fair Saturday at Steeplegate
There will be a spring into summer craft fair in the Steeplegate Mall atrium on Saturday, just in time for Fathers Day.
What better timing to come check out local crafts folks with both classic and original hand-made, designed or hand-assembled delights.
The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is free and open to the public.
Mary Cannon
