10th annual artisans fair at Bishop Brady Saturday
Bishop Brady High School will host its 10th Annual Christmas Artisan Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The fair features 74 artisans, and will include raffles, a cookie walk, food and a Christmas Shop for children 12 and under. Admission is free.
Proceeds from the fair benefit Bishop Brady’s Habitat for Humanity Service Program.
For more info visit, bishopbrady.edu.
Maureen Kimball
Stamp collectors to
meet in Bow on Dec. 15
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Dec. 15 at 1 p.m.
We invite all who are interested in stamp collecting to attend, share their interest, buy, sell and trade. Meet other collectors and learn more about their hobby and enjoy the fellowship of others with varied interests in Philatelic resources and issues. Gain new insight and knowledge, sharing news articles and stories about stamp collecting. Learn of the latest cutting edge information on stamp collecting.
For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
Dan Day
Fly tying classes at
Passaconaway Club
Beginner fly tying classes are being held at the Passaconaway Club, Garvin’s Falls Road in Concord beginning Jan. 5, 2016.
Sponsored by the Basil W. Woods, Jr. Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the traditional beginner’s class will run for six consecutive Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Six of the basic fly pattern types will be taught, and all materials will be provided. For students who do not have or do not want to invest in the required equipment initially, fly tying vises and equipment will be provided. Several instructors will be available to provide personal instruction.
Class size is limited to 15 students with a minimum age of 14 on a first come, first served basis. No experience necessary.
The cost of the class is $50 and includes a first time membership to Trout Unlimited.
At the completion of the beginner’s classes, a five-week intermediate class will commence ending in mid-March with 10 fly patterns offered with materials supplied. The cost of this class is $75.
Visit concordtu.org and click on Winter Fly Tying Classes on the home page. Contact ivesr@comcast.net with questions or for more information.
Jim Timmins
Holiday folk concert at music school Saturday
Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday music and folk favorites. The Concord Community Music School invites you to take part in what has become a popular holiday tradition: the annual Holiday Folk Concert featuring Susie Burke and David Surette with Kent Allyn. The concert is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the music school’s Recital Hall at 23 Wall St.
The concert will feature a number of selections from their holiday CD release Wonderland – along with folk and acoustic fare from their standard repertoire.
Surette and Allyn are members of the Concord Community Music School faculty.
Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 228-1196 or visit ccmusicschool.org.
Liz Faiella
Furniture lecture and show at Work Nest
Join mid-century furniture dealer and admirer Rebecca Johnson, for a fun and informative evening focusing on the mid-century design movement at Work Nest, 85 S. State St., on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Johnson will cover the origins of the style, the defining characteristics, what to look for when collecting pieces of this era, and will conclude the evening with a special trunk show.
This event is followed by a pop-up shop of mid-century furniture and decor items, and is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSVP at worknestnh.com.
Karina Kelley
‘The Nutcracker’ to be performed at the Audi
The season’s signature piece, The Nutcracker, is performed twice every year at the Concord City Auditorium.
On Saturday, the Turning Pointe Center of Dance presents a matinee of their festive family-friendly production with talented dancers, bright sets and costumes, and holiday music at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Turning Pointe studio in Pembroke, at the UPS Store on S. Main Street, by calling 485-8710 or emailing TPCD@comcast.net.
The magical ballet returns on Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. as the New Hampshire School of Ballet presents an enchanting full production of the holiday classic. The tree grows to the ceiling, the snow falls and the cast of 50 dancers light up the stage.
Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the NHSB studio in Hooksett, at Gibson’s Bookstore on S. Main Street, by calling 669-5330 or emailing rienert@comcast.net.
On Sunday at 4 p.m., A Moment in Time Musical Productions presents A Carmen Bradford Christmas, as the great Grammy-winning jazz artist returns to Concord, sharing her interpretations of holiday classics with the small group from the Capital Jazz Orchestra, the CJO Combo. Reserved seats are $35/25 at 225-1111, ccanh.com and the door.
Friends of the Audi
Used book sale at N.H. Audubon on Saturday
NH Audubon’s annual used book sale has returned, with a twist.
This year we are accepting and selling only natural history books (field guides, nature essays and nature based memoirs – no text books please).
The book sale will be held on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McLane Center in Concord. Come early for the best selections.
In addition to books, we will be selling some nature-focused artwork and photographs. There will also be a drawing for gift certificates to local services and opportunities, like Jazzercize classes, sports and cultural tickets, golf passes and admission to local attractions.
As always, proceeds from your purchases help support the work of N.H. Audubon.
Nancy Boisvert
Legal series breakfast at Orr & Reno on Dec. 15
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce announces the next seminar in the 2015-2016 Legal Breakfast Series will be held Dec. 15, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the offices of Orr & Reno at 45 S. Main St., 4th floor. The seminar, Timber: The Perils of Wood Worshipping, is a free seminar, and coffee and a light breakfast will be served.
New Hampshire law forcefully defends a property owner’s rights in protecting trees. Attorney Jeremy Eggleton helps you understand those rights to safeguard your property, seek redress and avoid damaging your neighbor inadvertently. Eggleton practices with the firm’s litigation department and, while his practice is wide ranging, he is a go-to lawyer for property disputes, including easements, prescriptive easements, association disputes and land use questions. He represents New Hampshire and national companies in commercial disputes.
The Legal Breakfast Series is a partnership between the chamber and the law firm of Orr & Reno, PA on topics relevant to small business owners, business and nonprofit managers.
Please register with the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce at concordnhchamber.com or call 224-2508 for more information.
Rebecca Kinhan
Half-price book sale Thursday at library
On Thursday, the Concord Public Library is holding its Holiday Half Price Book Sale – a special sale in the lounge, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m, where all book sale items are half price.
On Saturday at 1:30 p.m., in the library auditorium, join the New England Irish Harp Orchestra and guests for this annual program of lively music. It is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Deb Baker
Interfaith service at Blossom Hill Cemetery
There will be an interfaith service at Blossom Hill Cemetery Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m.
This service will focus on the approaching the season of winter, its gifts and challenges as well as its comforts and constraints. Please join us in the warmth of Perkins chapel, its healing candlelight and our ever evolving community. Our continued hope for peace unites us all in this holiday time. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact Jill McDaniel at 225-3911
Jill McDaniel
The Lazy Boy Rockers will perform with some special guests at Chen Yang Li in Bow on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
Bryan Nutter
