Community supper suspended for now
Community suppers at Grace Episcopal Church in East Concord, have been canceled until further notice. There will not be a supper on the third Friday (this Friday) of November.
We appreciate your loyal patronage and support during the past six years. The church’s “Take a Tote” food program will continue at Mill Brook School.
Barbara Ashworth
Tellabration is back for 19th year
On Saturday, NHTI will host the 19th annual Time for Tellabration. Come celebrate the art of storytelling with local storytellers who will delight you with captivating tales.
The event takes place in the NHTI Library living room from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Donations of cash or canned goods for the Friendly Kitchen will be accepted.
Anyone old enough to enjoy an hour or two of listening is welcome.
Stories and tellers include: Proclamation, Ela Ramsey; Stone Story, Peter Broduer; The Golden Ball, Simon Brooks; She Came to Tea, Claire Chandler; Johnny Appleseed, Chris Ekblom; A Folk Tale, Lorna MacDonald Czarnota; Roof Walking, Sue McPhee; and The Places You Go, George Radcliffe.
For further information, contact Loretta Phillips at lphillipstale@comcast.net.
Doug Schwarz
One-woman show at Hatbox Theatre
A Gift of Madness is coming to the Hatbox Theatre this weekend, with shows Friday through Sunday.
A Gift of Madness, written and performed by Nancy Knowles, is a solo play with masks and song about two artists, two traumas and one family’s legacy of laughter.
In turns hilarious, heartbreaking and transcendent, a woman and her mother juggle grief, the absurd and each other. Choosing how over if, two gritty artists swing fists at fate and thumb noses at demons. After tragedy, if you dare hope, the rest is strategy.
Shows will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16.50, $13.50 for members, seniors and students.
For more information, visit agiftofmadness.com or hatboxnh.com.
Kevin Barrett
Jazz Sanctuary returns Sunday
In the aftermath of a divisive national election season, Jazz Sanctuary – First Church/Third Sunday will seek a healing path with “The Jazz of National Healing – Listening and Speaking from the Heart,” Sunday at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, corner of North Main and Washington streets in Concord.
Dr. Rob Spencer, palliative care physician and Quaker, our conversational guest, will join vocalist and Pastor Emilia Halstead and the WildVine Jazz Sanctuary House Band to create an environment in which those who attend can share their deepest concerns vocally or silently in a safe spiritual space and be inspired through the medium of jazz to move forward with hope. Admission is free and this jazz worship experience is open to everyone.
Tim Wildman
Auction at South Church on Saturday
South Church is hosting an auction on Saturday, and no, it’s not too early for Christmas shopping.
Join us for the auction with a lot of great items, light refreshments and entertainment by the duo of Hank Osborne and Charles Mitchell.
The auction is from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
At-will donations at the door will be accepted. For questions, call the church at 224-2521.
Peg Wenzel
VNA hosting Walk-in Wednesday
Concord Regional VNA offers Walk-In Wednesday on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road in Concord. Walk-In Wednesday is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the same time.
Walk-In Wednesday is an opportunity to get your questions answered. A Concord Regional VNA team member is available to meet with people individually regarding their specific concerns. Whether it is in-home support, end-of-life care, community health services or questions regarding advance directives, we are here to help.
This free program is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is not required.
For more information, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815 or visit crvna.org.
Andrew Morse
Take a hike on the Oak Hill Trails
Curious about the Concord trails? Looking for a hiking buddy? Join members of our trails committee for a group hike on the Oak Hill Trails on Saturday at 10 a.m.
This is a moderate hike with some steep slopes, expect to be out there 2.5 to three hours.
Meet at the Oak Hill Trailhead on Shaker Road.
Beth Fenstermacher
Programs ongoing at Parks and Rec
Concord Parks and Recreation is hosting holiday gift workshops for ages 8 to 13 years old on Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the Heights Community Center. Participants will learn to create gifts for family and friends and have them wrapped before going home.
Starting Nov. 28, parks and rec is offering a program to learn the game of squash for ages 7 to 10. Squash is a fun and challenging contest of agility, strategy, talent and mental and physical strength. Kids will love the game and our fun paced sessions. Sign up for our first session which runs Nov. 28 – Dec. 15 on Mondays and Thursdays. Instruction is provided by N.H. Squash.
For more information on parks and recreation programs, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
John Dennett
VNA offering film screening Thursday
Concord Regional VNA is offering a free screening and discussion of Still Dreaming on Thursday, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Red River Theatres.
Still Dreaming shows us how important it is to explore, grow and express ourselves at every age. Set at the Lillian Booth Actors Home just outside New York City, retired actors, dancers and musicians perform a unique take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Watch as residents engage in what they love to do, no matter their age or circumstances, to give them purpose, community, happiness and better health.
There will be a post-documentary discussion. This screening is offered at no charge. Registration is required.
To register, visit crvna.org or call Concord Regional VNA at 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
Andrew Morse
Conversation about North Main history
The Concord Historical Society, Kimball-Jenkins Estate and Pierce Brigade are hosting a community conversation about the North Main Historic District on Wednesday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Kimball-Jenkins mansion.
Attendees will enjoy refreshments and engaging conversation, while Ward 4 City Councilor Byron Champlin guides the evening, which will consist of three parts: district history overview, inspiration from other historic districts and open conversation.
Attendees will then be invited to take part in an exploration of how to help initiate a long-range plan to recognize, celebrate and promote Concord’s North Main Historic District.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Eleanor Poirier at eleanor@kimballjenkins.com or 225-3932.
Kim Murdoch
Healthcare summit at UNH School of Law
On Saturday, equality and civil liberties-focused groups will bring together transgender Granite Staters, healthcare providers, teachers and school administrators, advocates, and supporters of New Hampshire’s transgender community to explore a day-long program about barriers transgender people face when accessing healthcare.
Organized by Freedom New Hampshire, the TRANSforming N.H. Healthcare Summit will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2 White St. in Concord.
There is no fee to attend, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. A social hour will follow the event, and run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
“As organizations across the state grapple with addressing and implementing legal protections and non-discrimination policies for transgender people, the need for an inclusive, understanding and informed citizenry has never been more pronounced,” said JeanMarie Gossard, campaign manager of Freedom New Hampshire.
The five-session, day-long event is headlined by featured speaker Mara Keisling, founding executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equity (NCTE), a national social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people.
Since founding NCTE in 2003, Keisling has led organizational and coalition efforts that have won significant advances in transgender equality, including the inclusion of gender identity in the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
The event will also convene healthcare providers, community organizations, government agencies and health and legal programs to discuss, educate and share information about improving access, transparency and cooperation around the healthcare practice and policies affecting transgender people in New Hampshire.
Appropriate for adults and children of all ages, attendees will leave the summit with customized knowledge to help them understand legal rights and advocate for fair treatment.
“Our goal is to connect people to resources and broaden the understanding that offering inclusive healthcare practices and policies is not optional, whether at a hospital, school, or anywhere within our nation’s complex healthcare system,” Gossard said. “This summit is a safe space to talk about healthcare experiences from the perspectives of those who do not conform to traditional gender roles, and their friends, families and allies.”
Specific workshops, which follow a moderated conversation format include: Trans/Gender Nonconforming Only Safer Space: Sharing Healthcare Experiences; Assessing Trans-Friendly Healthcare; Building Respectful N.H. Schools; a “Know Your Rights” workshop; and Navigating Coverage, among others.
To register, visit freedomnh.org.
Dia Kalakonas
Enjoy three ‘Star Wars’ films in one
On Saturday, the Capitol Center for the Arts will be home to a Star Wars fan’s dream, One-Man Star Wars Trilogy at 7:30 p.m.
In this show, one man single-handedly plays all the characters and condenses the plots of three Star Wars films into one memorable performance.
He sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles . . . all with spot-on voice impressions. This one-of-a-kind performance is written and performed by Charles Ross.
Tickets are $25-35, and can be purchased at ccanh.com or by calling 225-1111.
Lynne Sabean
