Check out the Spring Fling Fair
Join the fun at the Spring Fling Fair being held at East Congregational Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The fair will feature a silent auction, crafts, plants, baked goods, gently used clothing, books, “Grandma’s Attic” and more. A wide variety of themed raffle baskets will be offered, as well as tickets for an expertly made double/queen size quilt. Be sure to stop by the East Church cafe for a light breakfast or luncheon.
For questions call 224-9242 or visit eastchurchucc.org.
Kay Garrigan
Annual perennial exchange at Audi
The 17th annual perennial exchange opens Concord’s gardening season on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Concord City Auditorium.
Here’s how the perennial exchange works: Perennial plants are ambitious, persistent and wandering. You’ve got a flock of phlox, a host of hosta or a daisy diorama. Dig some up, split them, put them in cans or boxes and bring them down to the Audi to exchange for new varieties.
And, if you’re just starting a garden, there’ll be lots of extra plants for you. Take your new plants home and settle them into your garden.
It’s all to beautify the city’s streetscape, which is getting lovelier every year
You can get advice from the exchange’s perennial master gardeners, buy Mother’s Day mugs and affordable annuals.
There will be a raffle where 10 lucky people will win, as well as coffee and pastries.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of The Audi and Concord’s General Services Dept.
For info, call 344-4747 or visit theaudi.org.
Friends of the Audi
Quilters guild to meet Friday night
The Capital Quilters Guild will meet at Havenwood, 33 Christian Ave., on Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. All quilters and friends are welcome to attend.
For this meeting we will have a quilt show wrap-up, sit and sew and ice cream social.
For Guild information, call Jean at 223-9766 or Evelyn at 224-6247.
Jean Donahue
Bach’s Lunch concert Thursday
Take a trip through the “wild worlds” of jazz music at May’s free Bach’s Lunch concert at the Concord Community Music School.
Thursday’s concert features music school faculty members Matt Langley (saxophone), David Tonkin (guitar), Scott Kiefner (bass), and Tim Gilmore (drums). You’ll hear a mix of jazz styles from early New Orleans through today, and learn how rhythms and melodies from Cuba, Africa, Eastern Europe and other places affected music born in America.
Bach’s Lunch programs are free and open to the public, and take place from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. on the first and second Thursdays of each month in the music school’s Recital Hall.
“Musical Migrations” is the theme of this year’s Bach’s Lunch programs, which are an outgrowth of the music school’s leadership work on the Steering Committee of the Welcoming Concord Initiative.
For more, call 228-1196 or visit ccmusicschool.org.
Liza Poinier
Help donate to Zonta scholarships
On Thursday, from 5 to 8 p.m., shop at the Viking House, and 20 percent of sales will be donated to help fund the Zonta Club of Concord scholarship programs.
These scholarships/ awards are given to NHTI to help nontraditional female students to continue their education, local junior or senior high school girls and women in college through master’s programs who are pursuing a business management degree.
Light refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded. Bring your friends for a fun night out for a worthy cause.
Janice Severance
Stamp collectors to meet next Tuesday
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on May 16 beginning 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
Poetry double feature at Gibson’s
The Poetry Society of NH is hosting a double feature at Gibson’s Bookstore on May 17.
The features are Alfred Nicol and Priscilla Turner Spada. The reading starts at 7 p.m. Nicol and Turner will read first, and then there will be an open mic after. Everyone is invited. Newcomers are encouraged.
Don Kimball
Explore the land at McLane Center
On Monday, Director of Land Management for the N.H. Audubon, Phil Brown, and other special guests will lead you through the various habitats of the Silk Farm Wildlife Sanctuary outside the McLane Center in search of whatever spring brings our way. Bring binoculars, a notebook and dress for the conditions including mud and insect pests.
The walk will be held from 7 to 8:30 a.m.
For more info, email pbrown@nhaudubon.org or call 224-9909 ext. 334.
Phil Brown
Toastmasters open houses upcoming
Local toastmasters clubs will be holding a number of open houses.
On Monday, the Pleasant Street Toastmasters invite the public to the Dolloff Building, State Office Park South, 117 Pleasant St, from noon to 1 p.m.
The Horseshoe Pond Toastmasters will host an open house at Northeast Delta Dental, 2 Delta Drive on May 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
And the Karner Blue Toastmasters will wrap up the open houses on May 18 at the Department of Environmental Services auditorium, 29 Hazen Drive, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
So if you’re interested in becoming a better leader or communicator, attend the open house to experience a toastmasters meeting and find out what toastmasters can do for you.
For more info, email stehno@gsinet.net.
Joe Stehno
Learn financial tips at workshops
New Hampshire Federal Credit Union is hosting a pair of free workshops next week.
On Wednesday, learn how to Get A Grip on Your Credit & Improve Your Score by understanding how your credit affects you and learn ways you can improve your credit score.
The workshop will be held from 5 to 7:15 p.m.
On Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, learn about Living in Retirement by reviewing the many considerations of living in retirement, from how to manage your retirement funds to controlling expenses and making the choices for the life you want to live when you are not at work. Ideal for those about to retire or living in retirement now.
Visit nhfcu.org to sign up or for more info, call 224-7731 or email marketing@nhfcu.org.
Polly Saltmarsh
