Beware of phantoms. And vampires, too
On Oct. 10, people across the planet will pick up hammers, shovels and caulking-guns and join the 10/10/10 Global Work Party, the world’s largest day of practical, commonsense action to
fight the climate crisis. In Concord, they will be wearing Halloween costumes.
After the rally, people will disperse to Concord neighborhoods to canvass for their favorite political candidates (optional) and to educate people about phantom and vampire loads. A phantom load is any appliance or electronic gizmo that uses energy even when turned off. Some people call them “vampire appliances” or “energy vampires.”
People in costumes will rally in front of the State House, canvass the city, then head to Miles Smith Farm for Farm Day, where a historical re-enactor will be hanging spooky, old clothes on a clothesline in conjunction with a graveyard tour. The rally begins at 10:10 a.m.; the canvass begins at 11 a.m. Farm Day at Miles Smith Farm is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Beer me: Octoberfest at the co-op
Strap on your lederhosen and polka your way downtown for the Concord Co-op’s second annual harvest-time tasting of local and craft brews, all-natural bratwurst, fresh baked bread, and homemade soups. Listen to live music, taste delicious soups, stews, and chilis made from scratch by the Celery Stick Café, and try out some hearty microbrews from New England and Europe. Last year’s event drew nearly 1,000 people! This event is free and open to the public; however, we ask all participants to bring or buy a can of soup to donate to the NH Food Bank.
Visit concordfoodcoop.coop for more.
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Get your art on: Works from college faculty and alumni
Crosscurrents: Works by Faculty and Alumni of Chester College presents the works of 13 artists affiliated with Chester College of New England – the creative liberal arts college.
The Robert M. Larsen Gallery at Sulloway & Hollis is presenting Crosscurrents.
The show opens on Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery, located at 29 School St.
Crosscurrents presents distinguished works by Chester College faculty and their former students. The show explores the “crosscurrents” between teachers and students – how teachers and students learn from each other.
The show presents works in a variety of media – paintings, photographs, silk-screens, sculpture, and a video installation.
JAY SURDUKOWSKI
Go hang out with young professionals
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and the Concord Young Professionals Network invite members and the public to an evening of networking, socializing and food on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the City of Concord’s own Beaver Meadow Golf Course at One Beaver Meadow Street, Concord. This event is co-sponsored by Grappone Auto and is free but pre-registration is requested.
CYPN is a professional and personal development initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce that offers networking, community involvement and social opportunities.
Appetizers served, cash bar available. Bring your clubs! The city is providing free use of the driving range (no cost for golf balls). A clothing drive for Dress for Success NH will be held – please bring gently used women’s corporate apparel (suits, separates, shoes, bags) for a chance at special raffle prizes.
To register, RSVP at concordypn.org or call the chamber at 224-2508.
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