Join cycling enthusiasts from around the state on Sept. 18 at the Pedaling for Payson fundraising event to raise money for the Gene Gillis Fund. The event begins at Rollins Park at 7:30 a.m. Bicyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for a 75-mile ride, a 50-mile ride, a 25-mile ride or a 5K family fun ride. Also at Rollins Park, there will be a raffle, a cookout… 0

The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is seeking hospice volunteers. Volunteers provide care by visiting, reading to patients, giving caregivers a respite break, preparing meals, offering Reiki or massage therapy, transportation, bereavement services support, helping with office work and more. The next nine-week training session starts on Sept. 8. The application deadline… 0

Concord Hospital's annual Rock 'N Race was selected by the editors of New Hampshire Magazine as the "Best Community Running Event of 2010" in the magazine's annual Best of New Hampshire contest. This year's race was held on May 19 in downtown Concord. The event drew nearly 6,000 participants and raised more than $350,000 for the hospital's Payson Center for Cancer Care. Since the… 0

Concord Hospital's Family Harvest Festival will be on Sept. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Beech Hill Farm in Hopkinton. Enjoy an afternoon of horse-drawn hayrides, farm animals, cookie decorating, make-your-own sundaes, music by Diane Kordas and the Late Night Radio Band and more. Tickets are $6, children under two are free. Ticket price does not include the Corn Maze. For more information,… 0