Through the month of October, view the works of photographer Jill C. Fischman at the community gallery located inside of Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St. Featuring flowers in her photography, Fischman captures the art of nature through floral portraiture using her camera as her paintbrush. She captures a thought, an image, a suggestion and translates it into an art form whether… 0

They're back! Another group of sassy seventh-graders, ready to impart advice and wisdom to wondering readers. These students are a part of Betsy Heath's language arts class at Rundlett Middle School, and Betsy was nice enough to collect responses and generally act as Tween supervisor again this year. (Thanks, Betsy - you're the best!) Last year's group were known for honest answers… 0

Recently, my friend Mary asked me about recycling alkaline batteries. She wanted me to weigh in on a dispute she was having with someone who claimed that trashing alkaline batteries was okay. This came on the heels of my son berating me for (almost) tossing one out the other day. So it was time to do a little research. A… 0

Dear Elders, Who were your role models growing up? – Curious Jan Stickler Dear Curious, I think I preceded role models. The phrase “role model” wasn’t coined until the late 1950s. My parents didn’t know they were supposed to be them and I didn’t know I was supposed to have them. There were some people whose… 0

Readers send us interesting questions all the time. Sometimes it’s easy to find an answer; other times the question languishes in a folder, never to see the light of day (it doesn’t help that we can’t find said folder). Anyway, the question the Revelator is tackling today was one of the easy ones. Thank goodness. Here… 0

I recently read about a new type of house party gaining popularity with women. It draws on the old-fashioned swap meet for inspiration. Invitees come with clothing and fashion accessories they no longer want. The fun begins in checking out the collected treasure and then exchanging with one another. Everyone walks… 0

The following free events will be held at Gibson's Bookstore, 27 S. Main St., during October. For more information, call 224-0562 or visit gibsonsbookstore.com. Oct. 1 at 7 p.m: Meet Casey Sherman, author of "Bad Blood: Freedom and Death in the White Mountains." Oct. 4 at 2 p.m: Former Vermont governor Howard Dean will discuss his new book on health care, "Howard Dean's Prescription… 0

The Bow Mills United Methodist Church's pumpkin patch will be back daily during October. Stop by 505 South St. in Bow to purchase your fall decorations, such as pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn. Proceeds benefit local, national and international hunger relief efforts. Hours are Monday though Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For… 0