Got love for stamps?
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors’ monthly meeting will be held at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m. All people interested in stamp collecting are invited to attend. For more information, contact Dan Day at 228-1154.
– DAN DAY
High school seniors, $1,000 could be yours
The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation will be awarding its fourth annual $1,000 college scholarship to a deserving high school senior.
The candidate must:
– Be a high school senior in New Hampshire and a citizen.
– Not be involved in or accused of any illegal activity.
– Have documentation of a specific need for funds.
– Have three letters of reference.
– Be prepared to show how awarded funds will impact their life and how they are willing to give back to the community.
If you feel you fit these criteria and want to apply, do so no later than Feb. 14. Please mail your application to FHL PO BOX 64 Laconia, NH 03247.
After reviewing the applications, the top five will be chosen by Feb. 16. The
For more information, visit faithhopeandlovefoundation.org.
– FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE FOUNDATION
Supply toys and warm coats for kids in need
The Friends of Forgotten Children has helped serve New Hampshire families for nearly four decades. With so much need during these tough economic times, this giving tradition is threatened with extinction.
The Friends of Forgotten Children is launching a new program this holiday season, to make sure that every child is able to enjoy the magic of the season. Your gift of $35 will provide toys and a warm jacket to a New Hampshire child in need this year.
Donations can be made at fofcnh.org or by calling 491-0396. You can also mail your gift to Friends of Forgotten Children 224 Bog Rd Concord NH 03303.
– FRIENDS OF FORGOTTEN CHILDREN
Give the gift of help
Are you looking for ideas for the perfect gift? Consider a gift that could save the day –- for a family that needs winter clothing after their home burned to the ground; for a service member who needs to phone home; or for an elderly couple who needs emergency shelter during an ice storm.
The American Red Cross has announced its second holiday giving campaign, featuring its holiday giving catalog at redcross.org/gifts. The Red Cross has more than 20 gift ideas such as assisting someone in the military with a phone card or supplies, providing food and shelter to a disaster victim, covering the costs of snacks at a blood drive, or giving basic necessities to a family in another country.
The purchase of each gift is a tax-deductible contribution to the overall mission of the American Red Cross. On the rare occasion when donations exceed the need in a particular area, we will use your contribution to help others where the need is greatest.
For more information, visit nhredcross.org or call 800-464-6692.
– AMERICAN RED CROSS
Caroling, cookies and a tree lighting
Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastmen St., welcomes all to its inaugural Christmas tree lighting and carol sing on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.
We will turn on the lights on our two-story tall tree, sing your favorite Christmas carols to live music and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies.
This free event will be fun for all ages, so we welcome our neighborhood friends and family to come and celebrate this holy season!
For more information, e-mail office@concordgracechurch.org or call 224-2252.
– REV. JASON WELLS
Get hot and toasty with free Bikram classes
Bikram Yoga Concord, 245 N. State St. Unit A, will get into the holiday spirit with a day of giving. On Dec. 19, the yoga studio will be hosting a series of free yoga classes as well as holding a food drive to benefit local food pantries. All are welcome and encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate.
This event, which occurs during Concord’s blustery winter, encourages the public to get out of the cold and into a yoga hot room. Free classes will be held at 9 and 11 a.m., as well as 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Students new to the studio should plan to arrive at least 20 minutes in advance, wear light clothing and bring a water bottle.
For more information, visit bikramyogaconcord.com or call 415-9642.
– BIKRAM YOGA CONCORD
Join the Concord Reads committee
The first meeting of the Concord Reads committee in 2011 will be on Jan. 11 at noon in the Concord Public Library’s Shakespeare room. If you’re interested in helping plan Concord Reads 2011, please join us. We’re looking for a book telling a refugee story as a complement to last year’s immigrant theme.
If you can’t join us for this meeting or have ideas for books to consider, feel free to stop at the reference desk and let us know or drop us an e-mail at library@concordnh.gov with the subject line “Concord Reads.”
We’re looking forward to celebrating our tenth year of Concord Reads. Help us make it memorable.
– CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
ConcordTV's picks of the week
Concord TV’s Channel 22 and 6 will feature two interesting programs this week.
The Penacook tree lighting ceremony can be seen on Public Access Channel 22.
The Blanchard family, under the leadership of Concord City Councilor and Penacook’s representative, Liz Blanchard, held their annual tree lighting event on Nov. 29. It’s a holiday ceremony worth watching.
Here are the air times:
– Sunday at 4 p.m.
– Monday at 9 a.m.
– Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
– Friday at 11:30 a.m.
– Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Also on ConcordTV, watch Concord High School’s “Understanding Bullying” presentation.
Watch it on Channel 22:
– Wednesday at 3 p.m.
– Thursday at 10:30 p.m.
– Friday at 2 p.m.
Watch it on Channel 6:
– Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 p.m.
For more information, visit yourconcordtv.org.
– CONCORDTV
Ski with Concord Rec
The Concord Recreation Department is planning a trip to Waterville Valley. We will leave from White Park on Dec. 23 at 7 a.m. and will return around 5:30 p.m. Participants need to bring their own equipment. The cost is $50, $60 for nonresidents, and includes transportation, a lift ticket and a $10 lunch voucher. The deadline to register is Dec. 15.
For more information, visit concordnh.gov/recreation or call 225-8690.
– CONCORD RECREATION DEPARTMENT
