VNA hosting sleep presentation
Concord Regional VNA is offering a free presentation “Good Night, Sleep Tight” on Aug. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Retirement, 227 Pleasant St.
Sleep is essential to your physical and emotional well-being. The way you feel during the day is dependent on how well you sleep at night. Discover how much sleep we really need, suggestions for a quality night’s sleep and strategies on speaking with your healthcare provider about difficulty sleeping.
To register, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
Andrew Morse
Bag sale at Chapter Two Thrift Shop
The Chapter Two Thrift Shop at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is featuring “fill a bag for $5” on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to noon, plus new back to school supplies. The shop always carries new boutique items, gently used clothing for infants, children and adults, plus shoes, accessories and small household items. Cash only accepted.
All proceeds benefit the SPC food pantry, Assistance with Dignity and other efforts supporting children and families. For more information, call 224-2523.
Nina Bonney
AARP hosting multiple events
AARP New Hampshire will be giving away a free, small ice cream to members and one guest at Arnie’s Place on Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m.
On Aug. 10, AARP New Hampshire is bringing a new, free, interactive, job-search workshop to Concord from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Grappone Conference Center. Job search in the digital age is designed to help participants discover the best websites and apps to connect to job resources . . . and learn important tips for how to network online and get noticed by hiring managers.
Space is limited and registration is required for these free workshops. RSVP at aarp.cvent.com/aarpjobsearchgreatermanchester. A prerequisite of this workshop is proficiency in using an Android smartphone.
AARP is offering four CAREversations, engaging interactive conversations about family caregiving. The fun, free events will be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord on Aug 9 and 20. Registration is required and space is limited.
Participants will learn to build a caregiver support network, tips to care for yourself, and where to find local resources. This is also an opportunity for caregivers to connect with other family caregivers and enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
The events will be held Aug. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Aug. 20 events will run 10 to 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Participants can register online at aarp.cvent.com/aarpcareversationsgreatermanchester or by calling 1-800-278-1045.
For more information on AARP offerings, visit aarp.org/nh.
Jamie Bulen
Free concert at Penacook church
United Church of Penacook is hosting a concert with a cello/piano duo featuring cellist Ashley Bathgate on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. More information about this concert are available at ucpnh.org.
There is also a concert this Wednesday at 7 p.m. featuring David Kaplan, piano, and Catherine Gregory, flute.
Lynne Raleigh
Yard and bake sale on Saturday
There will be an indoor/outdoor yard and bake sale at East Congregational Church, 51 Mountain Road, on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Many quality items including clothing, household items, furniture, toys, books, as well as a yummy bake sale. The $3 bag sale starts at 11 a.m.
For more information, visit eastchurchucc.org or call 224-9242.
Kay Garrigan
Game day hosted by Concord P.E.O
The Concord Chapter B of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization for women) is holding its semi-annual summer game day at the Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St. on Aug. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Take a break from the summer heat, bring your own game or join other players. Enjoy the friendship of others and possibly meet new friends. Tickets are $4 in advance by calling 867-5187 or $5 at the door. Light refreshments will be served. To learn about the P.E.O. and the educational opportunities it has for women, please check out peointernational.org.
Janet Ulbrich
Super Stellar Friday this week
On Friday, as part of Super Stellar Friday, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center will feature THX 1138, George Lucas’ directorial debut, in which love is the ultimate crime.
The Discovery Center’s exhibit galleries will open at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The planetarium show, Tonight’s Sky, begins at 7 p.m., followed by THX 1138 at 8:15 p.m. Admission, which includes the exhibit galleries, planetarium show and THX 1138, is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $7 for children under 13, and free for members.
Pending clear skies, members of the N.H. Astronomical Society will set up telescopes on the Discovery Center lawn for free night sky viewing. The Discovery Center’s Teen Night program is on hiatus for the summer.
For more information, visit starhop.com.
Jeanne Gerulskis
Open house at Heights Fire
The Heights Fire Station, at 127 Loudon Road, will host an open house in celebration of its 50 years of service to the community on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome for station tours and to see photos of memorabilia from the station’s half century of service.
City memo
Info night for LNC program at NHTI
In 2011, NHTI became the first school in New Hampshire to offer an onsite certificate program in the new and growing field of Legal Nurse Consulting. LNCs are professional nurses with both clinical expertise and training in the law. They provide an invaluable service to both the medical and legal professions by evaluating, analyzing and offering informed opinions on the delivery of healthcare and resulting outcomes.
NHTI offers an ABA-approved certificate program for experienced RNs who are interested in becoming Legal Nurse Consultants. Classes are held evenings and weekends, and the program can be completed in one calendar year. The next certificate program begins on Aug. 29.
The LNC program also offers continuing education opportunities for nurses. RNs and LPNs can earn 15 to 30 contact hours in a single weekend class. All classes also earn academic credit, and count toward the LNC certificate if the student should decide to pursue that credential.
On Wednesday, NHTI will offer an information night for those who would like to learn more about the LNC program, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Farnum Hall Room 107. To register, please contact department head Stacey Peters at 271-6484 ext. 4274 or speters@ccsnh.edu.
Doug Schwarz
Buy your spring bulbs this fall
This year, Merrimack County Conservation District is offering an assortment of daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, iris, alliums and specialty bulbs during its annual fall bulb sale. All bulbs have a low hardiness zone to ensure that they will survive our frigid New England winters. A number of offerings are excellent plants to promote pollinators in the area.
Whether you’re starting a garden for the first time or looking to add a new variety to your mature landscape, consider supporting your local conservation district for your bulb planting needs. You can download an order form, color guide and bulb description guide at merrimackccd.org or call 223-6020 to have one mailed to you.
Orders will be taken through Sept. 9. Orders can be picked up on Oct. 13 and 14 at the MCCD office (10 Ferry St., Suite 211) from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Oct. 15 at the Contoocook Farmers’ Market.
Rebecca Yohe
