Celebrating 200 years of St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Church, 16 Park St., will host a bicentennial celebration Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
During the duration of the celebration, enjoy the bell tower chimes and organ music, take a self-guided walking tour, see historical displays and precious artifacts and experience hospitality in the Upper Parish Hall.
From 1 to 3 p.m., meet some of the artisans who helped rebuild the church after the 1984 fire and learn about their work, including: Susan Pratt-Smith, stained glass windows; David Nugent, brass door plates; Artist Laureate David Lamb, cabinet maker – and needlepoint kneelers.
Light refreshments and child care will be provided.
For information, call 224-2523.
Kathy Bush
Make your holiday gifts on Saturday
Join Concord Parks and Recreation on Saturday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Green Street Community Center for a holiday gift workshop.
Partnering with a craft teacher, participants ages 8 to 13 will whip up meaningful gifts for family and friends. Gifts will be wrapped before going home.
There will also be workshops on Dec. 9 and 16.
John Dennett
Local actors in ‘A Christmas Carol’
This year, more than 140 local youth actors will appear in the 22 performances of the Palace Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol in Manchester, and of the local youth chosen, five are from right here in Concord.
Aidan Dennehy, Bailey Kirn, Ellie Worster, Oliver Quinn and Malia Moffett will take part in the heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim told through festive holiday songs and lively dance performed by a cast of professional actors from across the country and children throughout New England.
Tickets for A Christmas Carol may be purchased by calling the Palace Theatre box office at 668-5588 or at PalaceTheatre.org. Tickets range from $25 to $46.
Tracy Boucher
Parking garage repairs to begin
The city’s $4.6 million repair of the School Street Parking Garage will begin on Monday. The garage will be open for business during construction; however, rolling sporadic closures of a limited quantity of parking spaces will be required constantly to complete the work. The project is scheduled to take approximately 2½ years to complete.
In addition to extensive steel and concrete repairs, renovations will also include new fully enclosed stair towers, a new elevator, improved LED lighting, a surveillance system, as well as updated interior and exterior signage. This will be the first comprehensive renovation of the garage since it opened in 1985.
City Memo
VNA men’s coffee hour Dec. 7 and 21
Concord Regional VNA is offering men’s coffee hour on Dec. 7 and 21 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
Lunch & Learn to be held Dec. 7
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce will host Lunch & Learn – How to Impact Your Multi-Generational Workplace with guest speaker Paul Lewandowski on Dec. 7 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber, 49 S. Main St.
To RSVP, please visit concordnhchamber.com. Seating is limited and registration is required to attend. Lunch is included.
Kristina Carlson
Concord YMCA CEO recently honored
Eastern Bank recently honored James Doremus with the bank’s 2017 Community Advocacy Award, which recognizes people who have given their time and talent to address a vital need in their community.
Doremus, CEO of the Concord Family YMCA, was recognized for his devoted efforts of implementing critical support in response to the growing refugee population in Concord, which has the highest immigrant population in the state of New Hampshire.
In recent years, the Concord Family YMCA has introduced initiatives dedicated to helping new American children become acclimated to the Concord area. Through partnerships with Broken Ground Elementary School and Ascentria Care Alliance, immigrant children were provided transportation so they could attend Camp Mowkawogan over the summer.
Doremus, who joined the Concord YMCA in 2009, has worked in the nonprofit, social services sector for more than 30 years. He has served on numerous boards, including Riverbend Community Mental Health and Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, in addition to board and leadership roles connected to the YMCA.
The 2017 Community Advocacy Award is decided by a select group of Eastern Bank executives.
Ranelle Porter
Paint your pet at The Place Studio
Join The Place Studio and Gallery on Saturday at 3 p.m. and paint a picture of your pet for a truly unique painting to hang on your wall.
We’ll help you from start to finish to create this keepsake of your beloved pet! It also makes a great gift for the holiday season!
Cost is $30 and feel free to bring a beverage of your choice, including wine or beer. Snacks are also always welcome!
RSVP by noon on Friday and send a picture of your pet to christa@theplacestudioandgallery.com so we can prepare before you arrive.
Christa Zuber
Bereaved group to meet Dec. 5
Concord Regional VNA will offer a Newly Bereaved Discussion Group on Dec. 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St. Groups are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the same time.
This session provides grief education and support for those who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. Registration is not required.
For more information, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 2828 or email carmella.dow@crvna.org.
Andy Morse
