Free military family expo Saturday
On Saturday, all service members, veterans and military families are invited to attend a free military family expo at Grappone Conference Center. New York Times bestselling author Retired Capt. Luis Carlos Montalván, a wounded warrior, and Tuesday, the golden retriever who saved him, will present the keynote and a children’s story time message.
In addition to a health and wellness fair and education and jobs fair, attendees can participate in a number of free workshops at the military family expo.
Attendees will connect with military resources, stories, employers and each other. A lunch, snacks and refreshments will be offered free throughout the day.
There will be scheduled family-friendly activities throughout the day, with state certified childcare available.
The expo runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free registration is available at NHMilExpo.com, by calling 568-5780, or emailing ksomarriba@naminh.org.
Kim Murdoch
Food presentation at Audi on Sept. 20
Join internationally recognized speaker Michael Greger on Sept. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Concord City Auditorium, as he presents, Food as Medicine: Preventing and Treating Disease with Diet. During the presentation, learn the latest in cutting-edge research exploring the role diet may play in preventing, arresting and even reversing some of our most feared causes of death and disability.
This presentation is free and does not require registration however, space is limited. For additional information, contact Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care HOPE Resource Center at pcccinfo@crhc.org or 227-7000, ext. 6937.
Jennifer Dearborn
Poetry Society to meet at Gibson’s
The Poetry Society of New Hampshire will meet at Gibson’s bookstore on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
This month’s headliners are Donald Wellman and Betsy Snider. An open mic follows their readings. All are welcome, newcomers are encouraged. The Poetry Society meets the third Wednesday of every month.
Gibson’s Bookstore
Silent film ‘Spies’ at Red River Friday
It was the movie that pioneered the espionage genre, complete with secret documents, hi-tech gadgets, an evil mastermind and a beautiful but dangerous woman.
And that movie was Spies (1928), and it will be shown with live music for one screening only on Friday at 7 p.m. at Red River Theatres.
Live music for Spies will be provided by silent film accompanist Jeff Rapsis.
The screening of Spies is part of Red River’s monthly silent film series.
Admission is $10 per person. For more info, call 224-4600 or visit redrivertheatres.org.
Jeff Rapsis
Learn about nocturnal creatures
How do wild animals find food in the dark or escape predators? What adaptations do they have for nocturnal life? You don’t have to stay up late to get a close look at elusive nocturnal creatures. Meet three live creatures of the night (a porcupine, bat and a special surprise) with a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist on Sept. 20 at the N.H. Audubon McLane Center.
Cost is $7 for Audubon members; $9 for non-member; children 12 and under free. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit nhaudubon.org/calendar/creatures-of-the-night/
Ruth Smith
League of NH Craftsmen demo
Meet Sussy-Rose Shields, the creator of this years League annual Ornament, on Saturday at noon at The League of N.H. Craftsmen Concord Fine Craft Gallery (36 N. Main St.)
And then enjoy watching her demonstrate how she makes the ornament.
Janine Lep
VNA celebrating falls prevention
Concord Regional VNA is offering “Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls 2016” on Sept. 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road.
In honor of National Falls Prevention Day, Concord Regional VNA is working with Concord Hospital Rehabilitation Services and Granite Ledges of Concord to offer a morning of presentations and resources.
There is no fee to attend this program. Registration is required. To register, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
Andrew Morse
Jazz sanctuary returns Sunday
In recognition of World Peace Day and the United Church of Christ’s Just Peace Sunday, the First Congregational Church Jazz Sanctuary – First Church/Third Sunday will explore, “Let Peace Begin with Me – The Quest for a Just Peace” Sunday at 1 p.m.
Betsy Kelly, advocate for a Just Peace from the N.H. Conference of the UCC, will be the conversational guest and pastor and jazz vocalist Emilia Halstead along with the WildVine Jazz Sanctuary house band will lead all who gather in music and conversation designed to inspire daily, personal and active peace-making.
A half-hour jazz set at 1 p.m. precedes the jazz worship experience at 1:30. All are welcome and admission is free.
Tim Wildman
