Wednesday’s Wisdom this week
This month’s Wednesday’s Wisdom Pot Luck will feature speaker Anny Jones, faculty member at St. Paul’s School, who will discuss Apples and Eves.
Did Eve really eat an apple? Did Johnny Appleseed really scatter apple seeds? What’s so American about apple pie? What is it about apples that has entranced the imagination of painters and poets, cooks and theologians?
Join others for this fascinating discussion at the Kimball Jenkins School of Art from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The discussion is free and open to the public. This is a pot luck and BYO (wine, beer or other drinks).
Mill Brook Gallery
Quilters guild meeting Friday
The Capital Quilters Guild will hold its next meeting on Friday at the United Baptist Church, 39 Fayette St. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be downstairs.
In honor of Veterans Day, the speaker will be Patricia Cummings, who will be doing a presentation on her collection of vintage Sweetheart Pillows from WWI and WWII. Cost is $5 for non-members.
Ellen Reed
Free screening offered by VNA
Concord Regional VNA and the New Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Organization are offering a free screening and discussion of Soul Injury: Liberating Unmourned Loss and Unforgiven Guilt on Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St.
Soul Injury is presented by national lecturer Deborah Grassman, former Veterans Affairs advanced practice nurse with more than 30 years of experience working with dying veterans. Grassman and her Opus Peace colleagues cared for tens of thousands of veterans at the end of life, and what they learned from those veterans provides much of the basis for Soul Injury.
There will be a post-documentary discussion with providers from the VA Medical Center Manchester Palliative Care team and members of the Concord Regional VNA Hospice team. This screening is offered at no charge but tickets are required.
For tickets, call Red River Theatres at 224-4600.
Andy Morse
Kids fun days at Evo Rock + Fitness
Join EVO Rock + Fitness for its kids fun days this Friday, Nov. 22 and Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kids fun days are for children ages 6 to 12.
Kids will be totally psyched reaching the top of our 40-foot walls, playing games and learning new skills. Kids enjoy the physical benefits of climbing, while getting plenty of social interaction.
Early drop off/late pick up is available.
For questions, email concord@evorock.com or call 715-9171.
Evo Rock
Illusionist at Capitol Center
Broadway/TV star Adam Trent will bring his signature brand of magic and illusion to the Capitol Center for the Arts on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in a 90-minute stage spectacle.
Produced by the creative team behind The Illusionists, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, The Illusionists present the Magic of Adam Trent is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music designed to entertain the entire family.
Showcasing his “futuristic” brand of magic, Trent has mesmerized live audiences around the globe, in person and as a featured guest on America’s Got Talent, The Today Show, Ellen, the Travel Channel and Disney Channel, among countless other television appearances.
Tickets, ranging from $31 to $135 for the Nov. 16 performance may be ordered by calling the Capitol Center for the Arts at 225-1111 or by visiting ccanh.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the CCA’s box office at 44 S. Main St.
John Tellem
Murder mystery at Bow Mills United Methodist Church on Nov. 18
The Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, presents A Menacing Night at The Modern Museum play and dinner on Nov. 18, with two shows at noon and 5 p.m.
This murder mystery takes place at a modern art museum in Boston and involves a host of cranky, bumbling, insecure, anxious, and wealthy characters and yes, even a couple that just won the Powerball.
The audience will be challenged to solve “who done it” and a delicious meal will be served.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for children and free for kids 5 and under free (includes dinner, show and five clues). Reservations are required by calling 225-3219 or 496-4534.
Joan Day
Signups open for Concord basketball
Registration for all Concord Parks and Recreation youth basketball leagues is underway. Parks and Rec offer leagues for players as young as 4 years old all the way to 12th grade.
Leagues are broken down by age/grade. Parks and Rec rely heavily on volunteer coaches for this program. All volunteers are required to pass a police background check, while guidance and training is provided for all coaches.
For more information, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
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