Concord High Class of 1967 reunion
The Concord High School Class of 1967 is holding its 50th class reunion during the weekend of Sep. 9-10.
The Saturday night dinner/dance will be held at the Grappone Center beginning at 6 p.m. and a Sunday brunch is also planned at the Common Man from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A tour of Concord High School and a golf outing for interested members will also be held on Saturday.
If you know of any class member that has not received a letter recently, please have them contact Dana Abbott at 774-5544 or Anne Quimby Hartshorn at 225-3216.
Anne Quimby Hartshorn
Future of Nature Film Series begins
Building upon the success of last year’s series, The Nature Conservancy is joining forces once again with Red River Theatres to present the Future of Nature Film Series.
The series kicks off Wednesday with Before the Flood. From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Academy Award-winning actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, Before the Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change, as well as the actions we as individuals and as a society can take to prevent the disruption of life on our planet.
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception in the lobby of Red River. The film screening starts at 6 p.m. and is followed by a discussion with Nicole Carrier, co-founder and president of Throwback Brewery and president of Granite State Brewers Association; Jim O’Brien, external affairs director, The Nature Conservancy; and David Watters, state Senator, N.H. Senate District 4.
Each ticket in the series is $5 and are available at the door and at nature.org/ NHfilms.
Also offered in the series is Racing Extinction on Sept. 27 and An American Ascent on Oct. 25
For more information, visit nature.org/NHfilms.
Nature Conservancy
Wiffle Ball tourney to benefit local girl
In the first major philanthropic event of the year, NHTI is holding a charity Wiffle Ball tournament on Sept. 16. The school is seeking 10-player teams from other colleges, high schools, businesses, families – “whoever wants to have a great time and make a difference in someone’s life while doing it.”
Games begin at 9 a.m. and are scheduled every hour throughout the day, both outdoors on the campus quad (weather permitting) and indoors in the Goldie Crocker Wellness Center Gym. With each team trying to score as many runs as possible in three five-minute innings, the pace of the tourney is frantic and sure to be a great time. There will be plenty of refreshments for players, and also raffles and a silent auction during the day.
The Wiffle Ball tournament is an annual fundraiser coordinated between NHTI and Community Bridges, a local nonprofit agency that supports people with disabilities and their families.
This year’s tournament will benefit a local 13-year-old girl named Monica who was diagnosed with autism at age 8. Money is raised by team registration fees and a silent auction held during the tournament. The registration fee is $100 from the team members, matched by $100 from a business sponsor.
Local businesses are also contributing food for the tournament, gift certificates and other items to include in the auction, and cash. The event is open to the public; admission is by donation. All proceeds will directly benefit Monica.
For more information, contact the Student Life office at 230-4045 or nhtistudentlife@ccsnh.edu.
Doug Schwarz
Home-schooled students art class
Join The Place Studio & Gallery every other Wednesday for an art class specifically for home-schooled students. This year we’ll be exploring connections between art and other subjects, including social studies, science and language arts. Each class consists of a short lesson followed by a related art activity. Art mediums vary week to week.
Cost is $15 for the first child; $10 for each additional child in a family. All ages welcome – younger children may require parent assistance.
Classes, held at 11:30 a.m., begin Sept. 6. The Place Studio & Gallery is located in the Community Arts Center at 40 Thorndike St., Suite 2B.
Christa Zuber
VNA offering Zentangle classes
Concord Regional VNA is offering Zentangle Through Grief on Mondays, Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St.
Zentangle is easy to learn and a fun way to create beautiful images using structured patterns. It supports focus, relaxation and stress reduction, and can be a healthy tool for coping with some of the difficult emotions of grief. Learn and practice this unique art with others who are learning to adjust to the death of a loved one. Materials are provided.
Registration is required. To register, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 2828 or visit crvna.org.
Andy Morse
Learn the ins and outs of a loan
Have you ever applied for a loan and anxiously awaited the decision on the loan? Have you ever wondered why you don’t get that great rate the dealer advertised when it comes time to sign the dotted line?
Join New Hampshire Federal Credit Union for Lending Decisions & How They Get Made on Sept. 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This educational session provides you a behind-the-scenes look at the mysterious internal processes involved in “decisioning” a loan from the lender’s perspective. You will be provided with real life tools and gain knowledge so you can improve your chances for approval and the best rates.
This class is open to the public but registration is required. For more, visit nhfcu.org/events or email michele.perry@nhfcu.org.
Michele Perry
Adult education training classes
Join Second Start for a series of training workshops for adult education volunteer tutors.
These three training workshops help prepare volunteers to tutor another adult in reading, English language skills or academic skills.
After completion of the workshops, you will teach another adult from two to four hours a week. Materials and ongoing support are provided.
The workshops will be held Sept. 12, 19 and 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.
For more informartion, visit second-start.org.
Susan Bubp
Open house at Discovery Village
Discovery Village Early Learning Center will host a preschool/childcare open house on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at its 213 N. Main St. location
For more info, visit discoveryvillagenh.com
Kelli Bruns
New library program available
The Concord Public Library introduces Hoopla, a new streaming service for Concord Public Library cardholders. Enjoy immediate access to music, movies, TV shows, eBooks and audiobooks with this free app.
Best of all? There’s no waiting for titles!
Borrowed items can be viewed immediately or downloaded for offline use. Patrons may borrow up to five items per month.
City memo
Wild N.H. Trivia night at Area 23
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the Concord Public Library present Wilds of N.H. trivia night at Area 23 on Aug. 29 (that’s the day this paper came out) at 7 p.m.
Hosted by David Anderson, director of education at the Forest Society, test your knowledge about the flora, fauna, places and peaks of the Granite State.
Compete against others for a chance to win prizes.
Area 23 is located at 254 N. State St., Unit H.
For more, visit facebook.com/ForestSociety.
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