History of Meredith Bay talk at Historical Society
John Hopper, president of the Meredith Historical Society, will lead the final presentation of the society’s 2024 Speaker Series with a discussion titled “The History of Meredith Bay.” The event, sponsored by Becky Fuller of Maxfield Real Estate, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Meredith Community Center, located at 1 Circle Drive. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments, with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Hopper’s talk...
Kearsarge Chorale opens 16th season
The Kearsarge Chorale will present its fall concert, “Mass in Blue and Holidays Too,” on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. at Kearsarge Regional High School. The concert program will combine Will Todd’s Mass in Blue with a selection of seasonal songs performed by small groups, including a guest appearance by the Sunapee Singers. For the first half, audiences will enjoy an assortment of seasonal songs, including Autumn...
Calling all teens! Get ready to write
Deadline for all submissions is on Dec. 15 The Center for the Arts-Lake Sunapee Region (CFA) is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Teen Writer’s Contest! Winners of the competitions in each genre will receive prizes from local business and publication in the Teen Writers Project journal. Entries will be judged by Tom Coverdale, a retired educator with 37 years of experience at high schools in New Hampshire. Rules for the competition:...
LaBelle to host annual holiday lights display
The fourth annual event will start on Nov. 12 LaBelle Winery will host its fourth annual LaBelle Lights holiday display from Nov. 12 through Jan. 19 at its Derry location. The display, featuring millions of lights along an accessible walking path, will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year introduces the Santa Photo Experience Pass in partnership with The Santa 603. For $45, visitors can meet Santa and receive a...
NH Fish & Game’s Eric Orff at Gibson’s
Gibson’s Bookstore is pleased to welcome retired wildlife biologist Eric Orff with his new book What’s Wild: A Half Century of Wisdom from the Woods and Rivers of New England on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Orff wrote extensively over his career of 3-plus decades at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (including being the state’s first bear biologist!) and now he is finally publishing a book with over 50 selected stories covering a...
Calendar
Oct. 31 Fall Leaf Collection: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Concord. The Forest Society’s Hikes Challenge returns for the fifth year at 3:45 p.m. A “Hike-it-Yourself” Autumn Adventure through Oct. 31. $0 – $45. Members are free, non-vet members are $45. Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord. 603-224-9945, dan.gerrior@forestsociety.org. Trick-or-Treat at CCMS: 9 a.m. Concord Community Music School, 23...
Warner Open Doors and Art Walk
Warner Historical Society is hosting the Warner Open Doors arts event and shopping tour in Warner on Nov. 1 and 2. The Upton Chandler House at 10 West Main Street, will once again be filled with fine artists who will speak to you about their art, as well as have lovely items for sale. Works by participating artists include jewelry, paintings, cards, wooden ware, pottery, baskets and more. This year’s artists include Mimi Wiggin, Susan...
Winter watercolor workshop
Center for the Arts invites all members of the community, regardless of skill level, to join award-winning watercolorist Robert J. O’Brien for a fun hands-on workshop, “Painting the Winter Landscape.” This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to learn from O’Brien, who boasts over 50 years of professional art experience and has received accolades from prestigious organizations like the American Watercolor Society and the National...
JSL hosts annual Silent Auction
The Junior Service League of Concord (JSL) is excited to host its 7th Annual Festivus Silent Auction: Backwoods Black Tie Edition on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at The Barn at Bull Meadow, Concord, N.H. This festive event will raise essential funds to support women and children in crisis across the greater Concord area. Attendees will enjoy live music, local tastings from breweries and vineyards, and delicious offerings from area...
Spooktacular guide to trick-or-treat times
Allenstown: 5 to 7 p.m. Andover: Trunk or Treat at the Baseball field, 5 to 7 p.m. Barnstead: 5 to 8 p.m. Belmont: 5 to 7 p.m. Bradford: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bristol: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Concord: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Danbury: (no specified hours) Deerfield: 6 to 8 p.m. Deering: 5 to 8 p.m. Dunbarton: 4 to 7 p.m. Epsom: 5 to 8 p.m. Franklin: 4 to 7 p.m. Gilford: 5 to 8 p.m. Gilmanton: 5 to 8 p.m. Henniker: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hill: 6 to 8 p.m. (“trunk or...
Silver Bells Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
The Silver Bells Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will take place at Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, Tilton, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature approximately 90 exhibitors, offering a variety of unique holiday gifts. Shoppers can browse a wide range of handmade items, including floral décor, leather belts and totes, holiday bells, surveillance birdhouses,...
CELEBRATING LOCAL ARTISTS
First Friday Art Walk will be held on Nov. 1, 4 to 8 p.m. Downtown Concord will celebrate local artists with its First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event, organized by Intown Concord, will feature partnerships between local businesses, artists, galleries, and non-profits, providing an opportunity for the community to immerse themselves in art, music and a host of experiences. Attendees will be able to...
Chronopoulos to perform at BNH Stage
Charlie Chronopoulos will perform at the BNH Stage at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available now. Chronopoulos, a producer for artists like Jelly Roll and Joyner Lucas, will showcase songs from his upcoming album during the performance. Raised in Lowell, Mass., he started performing at a young age with his father’s classic rock band, opening for acts like Grand Funk Railroad and Cheap Trick...
Book of the Week
“Mastering the Art of French Murder: An American in Paris Mystery,” by Colleen Cambridge (2023, 262 pages, Genre: Mystery) Paris, December 1949. Tabitha Knight travels from Detroit to live with her French grandfather and Uncle Rafe in Paris. Her grandmother has passed away and the two older gentlemen enjoy having Tabitha around. And Tabitha loves helping them. Tabitha worked at the Willow Run bomber plant helping to build B-24...
Art Trail to bring more than 40 artists, craftspeople
The Route 3 Art Trail will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self-guided tour features 17 locations along Route 3, starting at Kimball Jenkins in Concord and extending north through Penacook, Boscawen, and Franklin. Visitors can explore open studios, watch art and craft demonstrations, and participate in a free raffle. Two makerspaces, Concord Makerspace and Franklin Makerspace, will offer tours and...
Josh Hardy is behind the camera at ConcordTV
He has been with the organization for over 10 years Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Josh Hardy. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 33. Where do you live? Penacook. Where do you currently work? Concord Community TV (ConcordTV). Tell us a little bit...
Making Strides walk to step off Sunday
The 32nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New Hampshire walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Memorial Field in Concord, bringing together breast cancer survivors and thrivers, as well as caregivers. Part of a national movement, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides walks, which are three to five miles, are scheduled all over the nation. They “have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful...
A variety of events set for November
The Seacoast Artist Association (SAA) will host its Annual Members Awards Show at the Exeter Town Hall gallery over the first three weekends of November. The show will run on Nov. 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 16-17 from noon to 4 p.m. The opening weekend coincides with the Exeter Art Walk, offering extended hours. More information and maps for the art walk can be found at exeterfallarttour.com. The public is...
Music at the Museum open mic to wrap up
The Rindge Historical Society will conclude its 2024 Music at the Museum series on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. with an open mic event featuring singer-songwriter duo Jake Garrels and Susan Lee Anderson. Following a summer of outdoor performances, the October event will be held indoors at the Rindge Meeting House, located at 6 Payson Hill Road, Rindge. A $5 donation at the door will benefit the Historical Society’s Museum. Fall...
Keene to mark 150 years as a city
To commemorate Keene, New Hampshire’s 150th anniversary as a city, the City of Keene and the Historical Society of Cheshire County are hosting Keene at 150, a special pop-up exhibit showcasing the city’s evolution. The exhibit features enlarged historical photographs, offering a visual timeline of Kee ne ’s growth from the 1870s to the present day. Visitors will have the chance to see how Keene has transformed over the last century...
Discover the ghosts that haunt the library
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Meredith Library, located at 91 Main St., will host a special event, Meredith Library After Dark – Haunted Ghost Tour. This one-night-only event offers visitors a chance to explore the haunted history of the library, which dates back to the early 1900s. Participants will hear eerie stories and learn about the spirits said to roam the building after dark. Tours will be held every half hour from 6 p.m. to 8:30...
Sy Montgomery to present new book
‘What the Chicken Knows’ sheds light on the often overlooked animal Sy Montgomery, acclaimed author and National Book Award finalist, will present her new book, What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird, at Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required, and preorders for signed copies are available. In What the Chicken Knows, Montgomery offers an engaging and...
Holiday Craft Fair set for Nov. 9
Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund Support The Hancock Holiday Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Hancock Woman’s Club, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Hancock Meetinghouse and Vestry, 47 Main Street, Hancock. This annual event features 30 local vendors, including artists, artisans, and food vendors, offering a variety of handcrafted items perfect for holiday gifts. Items for sale will include...
NOFA – NH’s“ Share the Bounty Weekend”
Event on Oct. 19 and 20 supports food access for all and local farms The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) will launch its sixth annual “Share the Bounty Weekend” fundraiser on Oct. 19 and 20. This event supports NOFA-NH’s 2025 Farm Share Program, which provides low-income New Hampshire residents with affordable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares. The program primarily benefits children,...
9th Runaway Pumpkin race
The 9th Annual Runaway Pumpkin 10K and 5K Run/Walk – a community fundraiser for the WOW Trail – will take place at Opechee Park on Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the NH Pumpkin Festival in Laconia . “It is finally starting to feel like fall and what better way to celebrate such a beautiful time in New England than supporting the Runaway Pumpkin 10K and 5K. This community event is about raising funds for the continued advancement of the...
Leaving a legacy
The Two Villages Art Society (TVAS) will open a unique exhibit titled “My Artistic Legacy” on Oct. 19 at its gallery in Contoocook. The exhibit explores the concept of artistic legacy, showcasing works by 19 artists who were asked to select two pieces that represent how they would like to be remembered. Participating artists include Rick Amon, Tracy Brunner, Colin Callahan, David M. Carroll, Laurette Carroll, Ruth Chevion, Marilyn...
Calendar October 17, 2024
Oct. 17 Adult Drop in Volleyball: 6:30 p.m. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord. Candace Bushnell: 7:30 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. Class in Center Sandwich – Fall Weaving Workshop – 5 Warps in 5 Days with Sara Goodman: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. C, Concord. Forest Society’s 5 Hikes Challenge: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A “Hike-it-Yourself” Autumn Adventure until Oct. 31. $0 – $45. Members...
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is excited to share the winners of this year’s community photo contest. The images captured by local photographers will be featured in The Merrimack’s 2025 community calendar. The selected photographs highlight what it’s like to live, work and play in New Hampshire. “We appreciate all of our local photographers who took the time to share their talent with us,” said Linda Lorden, President...
Book of the week
“Down a Sunny Dirt Road,” by Stan and Jan Berenstain (2002, 202 pages, Genre: Children’s Nonfiction – Autobiography) It is more than possible that reading the title or the authors’ names above brought back memories of a book you read or someone read to you. Stan and Jan Berenstain began writing children’s books in 1962 and never stopped. Even now, their son Michael continues to publish new titles in the...
Hurdy-gurdy Americana concert planned
This medieval instrument will take center stage at The Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia Ever heard of a hurdy-gurdy? You may know it by many other names – vielle a roue, zanfona, or organistrum – as there is a version of this medieval instrument in just about every European country. But, did you know that this instrument has been making a popular comeback? Its unique sound is now heard in everything from popular...
