Exhibit openings at Kimball-Jenkins
There will be a pair of exhibit openings at Kimball-Jenkins this week.
On Thursday, the reception for Linda Cole Johnson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the opening for the Greater Concord Photo Club’s exhibition and sale on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Peter Lemiska
VNA to host free film screening
Concord Regional VNA is offering a free screening and discussion of Still Dreaming on Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Red River Theatres.
There will be a post-documentary discussion. This screening is offered at no charge. Registration is required.
To register, visit crvna.org or call Concord Regional VNA at 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
Andrew Morse
Full lineup at Hatbox Theatre
On Wednesday, the monthly Discovering Magic show with Andrew Pinard will be held at 7:30 p.m.
The Jonathan Lorentz Quartet will perform at Hatbox Theatre on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, Greg Boggis Presents . . . an evening of standup comedy withheadliner Chris Zito returns.
Tickets are $16.50, $13.50 for members, seniors and students.
For more info, visit hatboxnh.com.
Kevin Barrett
Stamp collectors meeting Nov. 15
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Nov. 15 beginning at 1 pm.
For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
Dan Day
Check out Wings of Knowledge Nov. 15
On Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Library Living Room, NHTI presents the next event in its Wings of Knowledge lecture series.
Maine pomologist John Bunker, known as the “apple whisperer,” is regarded as the foremost authority on apples in Maine and New England and his presentations are wildly entertaining.
All events are free and open to the public.
For further information, call 230-4028 or visit nhti.edu/wings.
Doug Schwarz
Learn about North Main’s history
The Concord Historical Society, Kimball-Jenkins Estate and Pierce Brigade will host a community conversation about the North Main Historic District in the Kimball-Jenkins mansion on Nov. 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Ward 4 City Councilor Byron Champlin will guide the evening, which will consist of three parts: district history overview, inspiration from other historic districts and open conversation.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Eleanor Poirier at eleanor@kimballjenkins.com or 225-3932.
Kim Murdoch
St. Paul’s to host pianist concert
On Sunday, the Keiser Concert Series of St. Paul’s School will present concert pianist from St. Paul’s Co-educational College in Hong Kong, Warren Lee.
The concert, which will be held in the Recital Hall in the Oates Performing Arts Center on the St. Paul’s School campus, will begin at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information, call 229-4649, or visit sps.edu/keiser.
Lindsay Bolduc
Quilters guild to hold meeting
The Capital Quilters Guild will meet at Havenwood, 33 Christian Ave., on Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. All quilters and friends are welcome to attend.
Our featured speaker will be Kathie Beltz, who will speak on the Deb Tucker tools. There will be a Saturday workshop using the wing clipper.
You can also pick up a stocking or pattern for our Christmas Stocking Project.
To sign up for the class, call Evelyn at 224-6247. For Guild Information call Jean at 223-9766.
Jean Donahue
Sign up for Friends mentoring program
The Friends Program is offering a youth mentoring orientation on Nov. 15, from 4:30 t0 7 p.m., at its offices, 202 N. State St.
This session will equip you with information about Friends Youth Mentoring and introduce you to some best practices. This opportunity is for those who are considering stepping up to help a needy child.
To register, call 228-0108.
Shyla Gregory
Open house, craft fair Saturday
Friends of Forgotten Children is hosting an open house and craft fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come learn about our program and how we help support those in need year round.
All proceeds from the craft fair help support our Christmas program.
And if you’re worried that you can’t buy Christmas gifts for your child due to financial reasons, sign your child up at Friends of Forgotten Children to receive Christmas gifts.
To see if you would qualify, please call Friends of Forgotten Children (753- 4801) for details on what to bring with you to register in Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sue Taggart
Election coverage on Concord TV
ConcordTV will have live election coverage on election day (Nov. 8).
Get up-to-the-minute Concord polling results starting at 7 p.m. on election night on ConcordTV channels 6, 17, and 22.
Insider staff
Free admission for veterans Friday
General admission to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center will be free for all veterans, active duty military and their families on Friday for Veterans Day.
Veterans and active duty military and their families are encouraged to bring photographs and memorabilia to share with others in a special “Veterans Corner.”
The general public is also welcome to celebrate Veterans Day at the Discovery Center, with standard general admission costs.
For more information, visit starhop.com.
Jeanne Gerulskis
Holiday gifts workshop Nov. 19
Project Fashion Camp will host a winter workshop: DIY Holiday Gifts on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kimball Jenkins Estate
Cost is $59 per designer. To register, visit, projectfashioncamp.org.
Project Fashion Camp
Hair Cuttery to donate proceeds
Hair Cuttery will celebrate the one year anniversary of its grand opening by helping raise money and awareness for Friends of Forgotten Children.
Through Saturday, Hair Cuttery will donate five percent of all proceeds to the charity. The salon is located at 273 Loudon Road in the Loudon Road Center shopping plaza.
Regina Norfolk
Sign up to win free trash bags
Over the last eight years, recycling in Concord has increased by 150 percent. Last year, 5,087 tons of recycling was collected. This compares to 8,867 tons of trash collected last year.
Still, more can be done. Get involved by participating in America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.
America Recycles Day is a nationwide initiative by Keep America Beautiful dedicated to promote and celebrate recycling in the United States. Concord General Services is requesting Concord residents to visit AmericaRecyclesDay.org to take the #BeRecycled pledge now through America Recycles Day.
Concord residents that take the pledge and share it on Facebook or Twitter can have a chance to win a bundle of PAYT trash bags if the post tags Concord General Services (@ConcordNHGS) and uses the hashtag #BeRecycled.
Visit concordnh.gov/ solidwaste for more information.
Angelina Zulkic
