Tour the Concord Police Department
The Concord Chats series continues on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a tour of the Concord Police Department.
According to the history of the Concord Police Department, the first Concord Constable was elected in 1732. In 1909 police equipment consisted of “an ambulance, patrol wagon, light driving wagon, motorcycle, and a horse.” And by 1953, the “first female police matron was hired to serve as a meter maid.” Join us to see how times have changed, on this fascinating tour of Concord’s Police Department.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Kimball Jenkins
Church Christmas pageant Sunday
A children’s Christmas pageant will be presented at East Congregational Church during the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday.
The church, located at 51 Mountain Road, will hold two services on Christmas Eve, one at 10 a.m. and a “family friendly” candlelight service at 7 p.m. All are welcome! For questions or directions call 224-9242 or visit eastchurchucc.org.
Kay Garrigan
Stamp collectors to meet Dec. 19
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Dec. 19, beginning at 1 p.m. All who are interested in stamp collecting are welcome to attend.
Meet other collectors and learn more about their hobby and varied interests in Philatelic resources and issues.
For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
Dan Day
Trumpeter to visit First Church
Trumpeter Jay Daly, who recently wowed local audiences in last week’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” will be the guest musician this Sunday at the 10 a.m. service at Concord’s First Congregational Church (177 N. Main St. – at the corner of N. Main and Washington streets.)
He will accompany the choir and organist with his piccolo trumpet as well as perform a brass ensemble piece with musicians from the congregation. All are welcome.
Tim Wildman
Blue Christmas service Dec. 20
A Blue Christmas service will be held on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow.
This will be a time of a quiet service of prayer, reflection and music for those having difficulty during this season due to grief, illness, depression, stress, family situations or other struggles.
This will be a time to acknowledge our feelings of sadness and concern, to remember we are not alone and to find encouragement to live the days ahead. Light refreshments will be served following the service. For more information, call 224-0884. All are welcome.
Joan Day
Youth basketball program sign ups
Concord High School varsity basketball head coaches Dave Chase and Tim LaTorra will lead the Hot Shots and Jumpers basketball program through Concord Parks and Recreation. LaTorra will coach ages 4 to 6 (Hot Shots) and Dave Chase will lead the Jumpers (grades 1–2).
Participants will focus on the fundamentals of basketball and team sports. Classes meet on Saturdays from Jan. 6 through Feb 10. This league is available to residents and non-residents. Registration deadline is Friday.
John Dennett
State Grange hands out awards
The New Hampshire State Grange held their 144th annual session in late October and several area people and organizations were recognized.
Diane and Chuck Souther, owners of Apple Hill Farm, were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the Concord Farmers Market.
Todd Larocque of Carter Hill Orchard was named Young Farmer of the Year.
The National First Responder Award was presented to Concord Firefighter Matt Fallon. James McCollum, Jr., principal of Rundlett Middle School, was named Outstanding Educator of the Year.
Paul Smith, Clerk to the N.H. Legislature, earned the Public Service Award.
And last, but certainly not least, the Concord Insider received the Outstanding Excellence Award for Coverage of Community and Grange Activities.
Dick Patten
Learn how to annul criminal records
The N.H. Pro Bono Program will hold a free legal advice clinic on removing criminal records on Dec. 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the N.H. Bar Center, Concord.
“Old, non-violent criminal records often stand in the way of employment or better career opportunities,” said Virginia Martin, director of the N.H. Bar Association’s Pro Bono Referral Program, a nonprofit connecting low-income people with volunteer attorneys. “Our criminal record annulment efforts seek to remove these barriers to help people become contributing members of their communities.”
Attorneys volunteering with pro bono will explain the law around annulling criminal records, followed by individual, confidential consultations at no charge. Attendees needing further legal help may qualify for free representation to remove their criminal charges.
The N.H. Pro Bono Program’s criminal record annulment project is funded by a grant from the N.H. Bar Foundation.
Advance registration is recommended by emailing ProBono@nhbar.org or calling 224-5387.
N.H. Pro Bono
Blood drive at Green Street center
The city of Concord is hosting a blood drive, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, at the Green Street Community Center on Monday from 9 a.m to 2 p.m.
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and information. Visit redcross.org and enter Concord’s zip code (03301) for more details and other local blood drives.
The Green Street Community Center is located at 39 Green St. There will be a few parking spots available dedicated to blood drive donors in the lot behind City Hall, off of Prince Street, as a courtesy on Monday.
City memo
