Christmas in Concord at Audi
Christmas in Concord will be held Christmas Eve (Sunday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St.
Several city churches are working with others in the region to offer the free event.
The program will combine elements of both contemporary and traditional Christmas services, including a video montage of popular holiday movies, carol singing accompanied by a praise band (guitars, drums, bass, etc.), and a Christmas message about the famous 19th century carol “O Holy Night.”
“Bring the whole family together to sing the songs of the season, to hear again the original Christmas story, and to enjoy time with friends and family neighbors,” says the website.
The program is sponsored by the Cornerstone Community Church and Oasis Christian Church, but it’s a multicultural event with two local Nepali churches – the N.H. Worship Church and the United Peace & Faith Church – participating.
In addition to the presentation, Christmas in Concord will generate at least $5,000 in donations as the host churches have pledged to give to three local charitable organizations. Tickets are free, but seats can be reserved at christmasinconcord.com, and for each reservation, Oasis and Cornerstone will donate $10. That money – which could total over $8,400 if the Audi is filled – will be divided between The Friendly Kitchen, Safe Families for Children and Rise Again Outreach.
As of Friday, about 300 seats remained available. For more information, go to christmasinconcord.com.
Ray Carbone
Sign up for youth Nordic ski league
The Concord Nordic BKL is well-known for teaching children how to cross country ski, however the league also offers the more experienced skier excellent training as well as opportunities to learn about Nordic racing.
The program runs on Fridays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 16 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Children are required to have their own equipment and pre-registration is required. For more, visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
John Dennett
Christmas service at United Church of Penacook
On Christmas Eve at 6:30 p.m., Pastor Jerry McCann will share the message of joy, hope and peace during the annual candlelight service at United Church of Penacook. For more information, call 753-4072 or visit ucpnh.org for directions to the church, located at 21 Merrimack St. All are welcome to join the festivities!
Lynne Raleigh
Holiday services at St. Paul’s Church
You are invited to celebrate Christmas at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
On Christmas Eve, there will be services at 9 a.m. (Holy Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday of Advent); 5 p.m. (children’s pageant and service of Holy Eucharist); 7:30 p.m. (choral Eucharist service ); 9:30 p.m. (Christmas musical prelude with soloists); and 10 p.m. (choral Eucharist service).
On Christmas Day, there will be a service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to receive Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 21 Centre St.
For more info, call 224-2523.
AshleyJane Boots
School break camp at Evo Rock
Evo Rock and Fitness will host a school break camp from Dec. 26 to 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost is $180 for the week. Siblings will receive a 10 percent discount.
There will also be kids fun day on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $55 per child.
Early drop off/late pick up is available and you must sign up ahead of time.
For more, call 715-9171 or email concord@evorock.com.
Evo Rock
VNA offering Walk In Wednesday
Concord Regional VNA offers Walk-In Wednesday on Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Resource Center, 26 Commercial St. 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, caregiver resources, 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.
Andy Morse
Christmas service at Bow Mills United Methodist Church
A Blue Christmas service will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow.
This will be a time of a quiet service of prayer, reflection and music for those having difficulty during this season due to grief, illness, depression, stress, family situations or other struggles. This will be a time to acknowledge our feelings of sadness and concern, to remember we are not alone and to find encouragement to live the days ahead. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
For more information, call 224-0884. All are welcome.
Joan Day
