Tuesday, Dec. 23
Paul Silverman, Hermanos Cocina Mexicana, 11 Hills Ave. 224-5669, hermanosmexican.com. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Service, United Church of Penacook, 21 Merrimack St. Penacook, A family service of candles is held at 7 p.m., and a service of candles and communion begins at 11:30 p.m. All are welcome. 753-4072.
7 p.m and 11:30 p.m.

Solemn High Mass, All Saints Anglican Church, 211 N. Main St. Take part in traditional hymns, liturgy and music by Jane Cormier of the Lakes Region Opera Company. A simpler mass is also offered at 8 a.m. on Christmas day. 545-9079, allsaintsnh.com. 10 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 25
Concord Community Outreach Holiday Dinner, The Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave. Free. 225-0303. 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 26
Super Stellar Friday, Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, 2 Institute Drive. “Happy Holidays, Apollo 8!” $8, $5 children ages 3-12, $7 students 271-7831, starhop.com. 7 p.m.

3 Way Gang, Makris Lobster House, 354 Sheep Davis Road 225-7665, eatalobster.com. 8:30 p.m.

MoJohnson, Pit Road Lounge, 388 Loudon Road. 226-0533, myspace.com/pitroadlounge.
9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 27
Community Development Advisory Committee, City Hall, 41 Green St. Meets in the second-floor conference room. onconcord.com. noon

Vicious Cycle, Pit Road Lounge, 388 Loudon Road. 226-0533, myspace.com/pitroadlounge. 9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 28
John Franzosa, Hermanos Cocina Mexicana, 11 Hills Ave. 224-5669, hermanosmexican.com. 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29
Concord Rec Senior Program, IBEW Building, 48 Airport Road. Winter hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 225-8690, onconcord.com/recreation. 10 a.m.

Blood drive, Regal Cinema, 282 Loudon Road. Held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 800-262-2660, concord-redcross.org. 11 a.m.

John Franzosa, Hermanos Cocina Mexicana, 11 Hills Ave. 224-5669, hermanosmexican.com. 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30
Blood drive, Health and Human Services, 29 Hazen Drive. Held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 800-262-2660, concord-redcross.org. 8 a.m.

Blood drive, Concord Hospital, 250 Pleasant St. Held from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Payson Center for Cancer Care. 800-262-2660, concord-redcross.org. 10:30 a.m.

The Bryan Thomas Duo, Hermanos Cocina Mexicana, 11 Hills Ave. 224-5669, hermanosmexican.com. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 31
Blood drive, St. John the Evangelist Church, 72 S. Main St. Held from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the activity center. 800-262-2660, concord-redcross.org. 7:30 a.m.

Concord Rec Senior Program, IBEW Building, 48 Airport Road. Winter hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 225-8690, onconcord.com/recreation. 10 a.m.

Storytime, Concord Public Library, 45 Green St. 225-8670, onconcord.com/library.
10 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 2
Concord Rec Senior Program, IBEW Building, 48 Airport Road. Winter hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 225-8690, onconcord.com/recreation. 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3
Concord Coach Squares Mainstream Dance, Howard Recreational Center, 105 Pleasant St. $6 per person. 798-5304. 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5
Concord Rec Senior Program, IBEW Building, 48 Airport Road. Winter hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 225-8690, onconcord.com/recreation. 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6
Penny Sale, Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St., Suite 105. “Olde-fashioned” penny sale with new and gently used items. Free. 228-6956. 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7
Concord Rec Senior Program, IBEW Building, 48 Airport Road Winter hours. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free 225-8690, onconcord.com/recreation. 10 a.m.

Storytime, Concord Public Library, 45 Green St. 225-8670, onconcord.com/library. 10 a.m.

Horseshoe Pond Toastmasters, Northeast Delta Dental, 2 Delta Drive. 223-1287. noon

Concord Lions Club Meeting, Cat ’n’ Fiddle Restaurant, 118 Manchester St.
6 p.m.

Square Dance Class, West Congregational Church, 499 N. State St. All levels welcome. $5 798-5304. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8
After school adventures, Concord Public Library, 45 Green St. January’s theme is “Feed the Birds.” Learn about some of the birds you might see this winter and what they like to eat. Make a simple birdfeeder to take home. 225-8670, onconcord.com/library. 3:30 p.m.

The Karner Blue Toastmasters, Health and Human Services, 29 Hazen Drive. Guests and new members welcome. 491-3490, karnerbluetmclub@yahoo.com. 4:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9
Concord Rec Senior Program, IBEW Building, 48 Airport Road. Winter hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 225-8690, onconcord.com/recreation. 10 a.m.

Bunco, Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St., Suite 105. Come play this popular dice game. Takes place in the dining room. Free. 228-6956. 1:15 p.m.