Tuesday
There’s been a series of talks over the last few days called “WE Are Concord.” It’s an effort to get the community talking together about solutions and healthy problem solving to strengthen relationships and increase community understanding, which doesn’t sound like a bad thing. The discussions are held in small groups led by a trained facilitator. And if you weren’t able to make the first two, then you won’t want to miss the last one in the Concord High School cafeteria, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The doors open a half hour before the meeting and walk-ins are welcome.
Wednesday
If you haven’t noticed, adult coloring is kind of a popular thing these days. It seems like everyone is getting in on the craze, and you can certainly add the Heights Community Center to the list of places offering the one thing we all probably miss most about childhood. That, along with nap time and recess. Unfortunately you either need to have Wednesdays off, be retired or take a sick day to make it this week, as it’s held at 9:30 a.m., but taking the day off is certainly worth that Disney scene you’ll be able to hang on your wall.
The Poetry Society of N.H. is a mainstay at Gibson’s Bookstore the third Wednesday of the month. And it just so happens this is the third Wednesday, so it’s time to break out that haiku you’ve been working on and get ready to share. Gary Margolis is the February headliner, starting at 7 p.m., but an open mic follows and that will be your time to shine.
Thursday
When you think of the Concord Garden Club, it’s probably all dirt and flowers, bushes and bulbs. But it turns out they also bring in some pretty cool speakers as well. At Gibson’s Bookstore, the club is hosting horticulturist Henry Homeyer, author of Organic Gardening Not Just in the Northeast, at 5:30 p.m. Homeyer will give a talk titled, Beyond Perennials: Using woody plants, stone, art and whimsy to enhance your garden. Now we know it’s not exactly gardening season, but it’s never too early to think spring. Actually, we encourage it because maybe it will come earlier.
Friday
If you’ve never seen some of Bob Dorr’s embroidery, you’re missing out. It’s amazing that he can take a needle and thread and turn it into jewelry – and really small jewelry for that fact. And now you have a chance to see it right before your very eyes with a demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the League of N.H. Craftsmen Headquarters. What will Dorr create? You’ll have to go to find out.
Don’t feel like cooking? Well, let the folks over at Grace Episcopal Church do it for you. They’re hosting their monthly community supper at 5 p.m. This month’s menu features chicken pot pie, tossed salad and homemade tapioca pudding for dessert. There’s no charge, but donations are accepted. And those donations go to a good cause so you might want to bring a few dollars to toss in the bucket – if that’s how they collect money.
Saturday
Pianist Frederic Chiu is pretty well known in the music world and he’ll be lighting up the Concord City Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. Chiu will engage the audience to judge the contest as his award-winning performance pits Prokofiev vs. Debussy in the fourth program of the Concord Community Concert Association’s 85th season. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased at Gibson’s Bookstore, The UPS Store and at the door.
And earlier in day, Chiu will host a free pre-concert master class, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Audi.
If you feel like twirling the night away, head over to the East Concord Community Center for a contra dance. Byron Ricker is on calling duties and will be joined by The Dead Sea Squirrels. Now that’s a catchy name for a band. All dances are taught and beginners, singles and families are welcome.
Monday
For all you young gnome and fairy lovers, we’ve got quite the project for you. Well, actually it’s a craft and it’s taking place at the Concord Library at 2 p.m. Build a gnome or fairy house to take home and maybe, just maybe, you’ll get a little visitor.
