Music school student performs at nationals
Concord Community Music School voice student Nathan Smith was selected to perform in the National Association for Music Education All-National Honor Choir in Nashville, Tenn., following a nationally competitive audition process.
The choir performed in a gala concert celebrating music education and the arts at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Oct. 28, as part of the 2015 NAfME National In-Service Conference. Smith, a tenor, joined 325 high school age singers for the festival.
“It was such an incredible experience, and I was honored to be the only student from New Hampshire at this festival,” said Smith. “It was worth all the hard work practicing the pieces. I had such a great time there doing what I love with people who love it just as much.”
All-National Honor Ensembles students are selected through a competitive audition process. All qualified for their state-level All-State honor ensemble program, and went on to compete against top students for a spot in these national honor ensembles. The ensembles consist of about 670 high school musicians in a concert band, orchestra, mixed chorus and jazz ensemble.
Liz Faiella
First Congregational Jazz Sanctuary this Sunday
On Sunday at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church (Corner of Washington and N. Main streets), Jazz Sanctuary – First Church/Third Sunday – will feature the vocal stylings of Pastor Emilia Halstead with the WildVine Jazz house band (Jock Irvine, Ed Raczka and Tim Wildman).
The “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree toward the Manger” theme of this contemporary jazz worship experience will present a variety of Christmas music in the jazz idiom. A monthly informal gathering, the service takes place in the church’s Guild Room with a half-hour jazz set at 1 p.m. preceding the worship at 1:30 p.m.
Trumpeter Jay Daly will be the featured artist on Dec. 20 at the 4th Sunday in Advent Service of the First Congregational Church. The 10 a.m. worship will also include choral music accompanied on the pipe organ by Organist/Choir Director William Metevier. All are welcome.
Tim Wildman
Charlie McCaffrey earns Jo Adcock Service Award
The New Hampshire Association for the Blind’s Client Services Committee has awarded the 2015 Jo Adcock Service Award to Charlie McCaffery. Since 2001, McCaffery has been providing volunteer assistance to the association and our clients mainly as a driver to group programs, doctor visits, food shopping, etc. For 14 years his dependability has not wavered. Every client likes him immediately because of his quick wit, patience and warm friendly personality. Many clients directly ask for McCaffery because they can count on him to make them laugh or lift their spirits when needed.
Adcock served as an active member of the board of directors of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind from 1996 to 2007. Adcock demonstrated outstanding volunteer leadership in assisting the Association in developing state of the art services and programs for the blind. Prior to moving to New Hampshire in 1995, she was appointed by the governor of Idaho to serve as chairwoman of the Idaho State Commission for the Blind. In recognition of her dedication and contributions in the field of blindness, the Jo Adcock Service Award was established in 2007 by the New Hampshire Association for the Blind.
For more information on the New Hampshire Association for the Blind’s programs and services, call 224-4039 or visit sightcenter.org.
Marcia Clark
Pillsbury Pantry Cafe and Bakery now open
The Pillsbury Pantry Cafe and Bakery (formerly Still In A Pinch) located at 2 Pillsbury St. is now open under new management. Stop by and check out our daily specials.
We offer sandwiches, soups, coffee, breakfast items, quiche of the day, yummy baked goods, donuts, cookies, cupcakes and whoopee pies, etc. Eat-in or take out available.
For more info, call 715-2196.
Jill Mulvey
The Rockin’ Daddios to play Audi open house
You know the tune – 1-2-3 o’clock, 4 o’clock, Rock!
Rock around The Audi on Sunday at 6 p.m. as New Hampshire’s favorite doo-wop group, The Rockin’ Daddios headlines the Friends of The Concord City Auditorium’s 25th annual Holiday Open House.
Everyone is welcome at this special community gathering with a true pot luck supper and the “famous Audi Punch.”
The Friends present their 2015 review and 2016 plans … and then the music starts. The Daddios – Jim, Angelo, Bo, and Drew – are the N.H. Magazine Editor’s Pick for 2015 Best Doo-Wop group.
Call 344-4747 for further information.
Friends of the Audi
VNA’s Walk-In Wednesday to be held Dec. 23
Concord Regional VNA offers Walk-In Wednesday Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road in Concord. 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, end-of-life care, 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. For more info, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815 or visit crvna.org.
Andrew Morse
Screening of ‘Chasing Ice’ at Concord High on Friday
Join us for a special screening of Chasing Ice, an award winning documentary that follows James Balog and his team of explorers as they embark on a multi-year photography project to capture the planet’s melting glaciers.
The documentary will be screened in the Christa Mcauliffe Auditorium at Concord High School, 170 Warren St. on Friday at 6 p.m.
All proceeds go to the Earth Service club at Concord High so we can help create a more sustainable school and community. Next Genn Climate will be holding a discussion after the movie.
Alaina Chormann
Sign up for indoor golf winter leagues
Construction is underway for Beaver Meadow Golf Course’s two new golf simulators.
Interested in playing in one of our three indoor winter leagues? We have an online request form and pdf registration forms online. You can also send Phil Davis our Head Golf Professional an email at pdavis@concordnh.gov.
League registration is underway and several “prime time” slots are full. All abilities welcome!
For more info, visit beavermeadowgolfcourse.com or call the pro shop at 228-8954.
Beaver Meadow
‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ begins Jan. 5
Concord Regional VNA is offering “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a six-week program that empowers family caregivers of adults to take better care of themselves.
The program takes place on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 5, from 10:30 to noon, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St. in Concord.
Learn tools to help reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, establish balance in your life, communicate your needs, make difficult decisions and locate helpful resources.
There is no fee to attend this program and space is limited. To register, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815 or visit crvna.org.
Andrew Morse
Monthly supper at Grace Episcopal on Friday
Grace Episcopal Church/Merrill Park, located at 30 Eastman St. in East Concord, will host its monthly supper on Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Our December Friday supper features roast turkey dinner with all the fixings and a pumpkin treat for dessert. So come, bring your family and friends and take the night off from cooking. There is no charge, but donations are welcomed and support our Take-A-Tote Ministry, which helps to feed Concord’s hungry school children.
Contact Grace Episcopal Church for more information at 224-2252 or visit graceeastconcord.org.
Tina Preston
