Spaghetti supper at Rundlett on Nov. 9
The Rundlett Middle School Student Ambassadors are hosting their annual spaghetti dinner on Nov. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. All proceeds raised will go to the family of Chris Foley, the former Penacook Elementary School principal who lost his battle with cancer in September.
Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event.
For more info, visit rundlettsa.wordpress.com.
Shawn Moseley
Orthodontist to speak at NHTI
On Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in Sweeney Auditorium, NHTI presents the next event in its Wings of Knowledge lecture series for the 2017-18 academic year. Orthodontist Dr. Luba Richter, will share her experiences and insights – personal and professional – in coming from St. Petersburg, Russia, to ultimately settle and practice in Concord.
Richter is a highly regarded specialist in the field of orthodontics. Her education and passion for orthodontics began in her native city. There, Richter established one of the first private orthodontic clinics and assisted in training graduate dental students as a faculty member.
Launched in 2001-02, Wings of Knowledge is an annual series of cultural events presented by NHTI. All events are free and open to the public. The series supports and expands upon NHTI’s wide variety of academic offerings, and is another element in the college’s expanding community college mission. For further information, visit nhti.edu/wings or call 230-4028.
Doug Schwarz
Birthday bash for counseling center
Womankind Counseling Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary serving people in the greater Concord area. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the Sheila Stanley Community Counseling Fund, established to help community members meet their counseling needs. Womankind’s 40th birthday bash will be held Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts.
Join us for a festive and celebratory evening filled with hors d’oeuvres, a live band, fabulous musical revue, raffle and silent auction, cash bar and birthday cake.
Cost is $50 per person, and all profits will benefit the Sheila Stanley Community Counseling Fund. RSVP with payment (check to “SSCCF” or credit card) to 40th Birthday Bash, Womankind Counseling Center, 21 Green St., Concord, NH 03301.
For more information, call Sara at 415-0122 or email at woman@worldpath.net.
Sara Sirmones
Ice skating lessons begin Nov. 4
Concord Recreation has lessons for basic beginners, and beginners to intermediate skaters. Session 1 runs Nov. 4 to Dec. 16. Skating lessons fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up early and reserve your spot.
Check concordparksandrec.com for times and costs.
John Dennett
Child bereavement program Nov. 11
H20 helping heal with others, a new bereavement program for children (ages 6-18) and their families, is Nov. 11 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Concord, 55 Bradley St. H20 is held on the second Saturday of each month at the same time.
Grief is difficult. Connecting with others who have had a similar experience, in a safe and caring environment, often helps. H20 provides bereaved children and their families with coping skills and peer support, enabling them to experience and process their grief freely. Lunch is provided after each session. Accompanying adults may be asked to stay on site and are invited to participate in a concurrent, supportive program.
Registration is required. To register, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 2828 or email carmella.dow@crvna.org.
Andy Morse
Saturn talk at Discovery Center
Exploring Saturn, its rings and moons will be the topic at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center on Friday at 7 p.m., when Dr. Ghanim Al Jumaily discusses his involvement with NASA’s Cassini Mission and gives an update on the mission’s findings.
Department Chair of Southern New Hampshire University’s new College of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics, Jumaily was an integral part of the Cassini Mission team. With a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico, a master’s degree in optics from the University of Arizona and a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Bagdad, Jumaily has put his engineering skills to work on key NASA missions that have expanded human knowledge of the solar system and universe: Cassini, Mars Pathfinder and Hubble Space Telescope.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; all-inclusive cost for the Cassini presentation and exploration of the Discovery Center’s exhibit galleries is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $7 for children ages 3-12 years old, and free for members and for children ages 0-2 years.
Pending clear skies, the N.H. Astronomical Society will be outside the Discovery Center with telescopes, sharing their enthusiasm for and knowledge of the night sky.
For more information, visit starhop.com.
Jayme Simoes
Celebrate Christ, not consumerism
Does excessive Christmas shopping and spending make the holiday feel stressful and empty? Join St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a discussion about the spiritual beliefs behind having a Christ-centered Christmas, plus practical tips on how to excuse yourself from the frenzy of consumerism.
St. Paul’s Church
Men’s coffee hour offered by VNA
Concord Regional VNA is offering men’s coffee hour on Nov. 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St.
Men’s coffee hour is an informal meeting time, providing an opportunity to connect with other men who are grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and struggles with grief and share ideas for coping with loss.
Registration is not required. For more information, call 224-4093, ext. 2828 or email carmella.dow@crvna.org.
Andy Morse
Two events at Gibson’s Bookstore
On Wednesday, at 5:30 p.m., Richard Nevell visits Gibson’s Bookstore to present A Time to Dance: American Country Dancing from Hornpipes to Hot Hash, a well-documented history of American country dancing. Nevell records American country dances as historical artifacts, as social expressions of rural and urban communities, as manifestations of democracy, and as an evolving traditional art that changes to meet the needs of a changing American society. The breezy, relaxed style lends itself to easy reading, and is accompanied by excellent illustrations.
On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., explore Manchester with Robert Perreault, as he takes us on a picture tour of Manchester of past and present through Images of Modern America: Manchester. Come for the history, stay for the slideshow.
Elisabeth Jewell
New Hampshire Historical Society workshop Saturday
Join the New Hampshire Historical Society and the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire on Saturday for a one-day workshop, designed specifically for the state’s local historical societies.
The day is structured around four informative sessions – each an hour and 15 minutes long – during which speakers share their expertise and experience and then take questions. It’s a great opportunity to meet your peers and share ideas with your colleagues from historical societies around the state.
Session topics include: The Power of Collaboration, Collections FAQ, Expanding Audiences through Social Media and Fundraising Basics. Space is limited, and registration is required. Deadline for registration is Wednesday. For more information visit nhhistory.org.
Elizabeth Dubrulle
ConcordTV is hosting a seminar
ConcordTV is hosting a free seminar on Wednesday, Marketing for Artists, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Did you know that ConcordTV is a valuable resource to Concord area individuals, small business owners, artists and nonprofits in providing the training and equipment to help with marketing and promotion? Come to this free marketing seminar and reception at the Concord TV Studio and discover how “Your Community Media Center” can help you promote your craftsmanship and creativity. Call 226-8872 to register.
On Thursday, tape a free “holiday greeting” for your nonprofit organization at ConcordTV, Concord High School, 170 Warren St. (Use Entrance D, to the right of main steps.)
The greetings will be taped from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Call Jim at ConcordTV at 226-8872 for details and to schedule your taping.
ConcordTV
Taste of the League to be held Nov. 9
Join the League of N.H. Craftsmen for an evening of food, fun and functional craft at its Taste of the League Series on Nov. 9.
The event, which features food from many local restaurants, beer and wine, benefits the annual fund of the League of N.H. Craftsmen and its efforts to support, nurture and encourage the creation of fine craft.
There will be a silent auction of the serving pieces – all handcrafted by juried members of the League – used by the food purveyors throughout the evening. You may also purchase a beautiful drinking vessel made by a League craftsman and enjoy it for your evening beverage – and for years to come.
Cost is $50 and includes food, beer and wine. The event will be held at the League’s headquarters, located at 49 S. Main St.
To purchase tickets, visit nhcrafts.org/taste or call 224-3375.
Insider staff
Hometown Diplomat at library
Palmer Jones, a Concord native and special agent in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, will discuss careers in the foreign service, the work of the U.S. State Department and his experience abroad during a talk at the Concord Public Library on Thursday at 6 p.m.
The event is part of Hometown Diplomat, a program whose mission is to put a hometown face on foreign policy and to explain what the U.S. Department of State does and why it matters. It is free and open to the public.
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