Stamp collectors to meet in Bow
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Dec. 20, beginning at 1 p.m.
All who are interested in stamp collecting are welcome to attend.
For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
Dan Day
Audubon seeking grant applications
Grants are available to schools with students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 to engage in projects to enhance the schoolyard for wildlife habitat, to connect students with the outdoors and to integrate nature with student learning.
Grant applications are being accepted through Jan. 30, 2017.
Both student and community involvement in planning and on-site work is strongly encouraged.
Professional consultation is available for project planning.
For more information and a grant application, please visit nhaudubon.org.
Craig Holmes
Climb at Evo just using headlamps
On Saturday, Evo Rock and Fitness is turning out the lights.
For some headlamp climbing, that is. From 6 to 10 p.m., climbers will use headlamps to navigate their way up the Evo walls. Just remember to bring your own headlamp.
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City hosting blood drive Wednesday
On Wednesday, the city will host a blood drive at the Heights Community Center (14 Canterbury Road) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Go to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
The city of Concord has three locations for residents to pick up sand for their use. It is requested that residents only take up to two 5-gallon buckets of sand at a time.
Sand may be obtained at the entrance to the Abbott Road material storage area; at the Transfer Station located on Old Turnpike Road; or at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 125 Hall St.
City memo
Organ concert and carol sing Sunday
On Sunday, enjoy one of New England’s grand organs, along with wonderful accompaniments by vocalists and strings at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 33 School St.
Also enjoy caroling accompanied by readings from the Bible. The program runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
For more info, call 224-0212 or visit christianscienceconcordnh.org.
Chris Coombs
Memory cafe at Granite Ledges
The Capital Area Memory Cafe for memory-impaired individuals and their family members is Dec. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Granite Ledges of Concord, 151 Langley Parkway.
Enjoy an opportunity to socialize and build relationships with others who have memory impairment. Family members can speak with healthcare professionals and learn more about resources.
The Capital Area Memory Cafe is a collaboration of Concord Hospital, Concord Regional VNA, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord and Granite Ledges of Concord.
Cafes are free and no registration is required.
For more information, call 230-5673 or email Jennifer.Brechtel@crvna.org.
Andrew Morse
Nonprofits wanted to apply for project
New Hampshire nonprofits have an opportunity to get a major helping hand as Building On Hope, a New Hampshire-based organization of volunteers who provide renovations to deserving nonprofits, is currently searching for its next “Extreme Makeover” type renovation project.
Building On Hope is accepting submissions from in-state, nonprofit organizations in need of significant improvements to facilities they operate. Since it formed in 2009, Building On Hope has completed $3.6 million in renovations to four N. H. organizations.
To meet the criteria, the organization must be a 501c3, own their facility and be located within 20 miles of Manchester. To be considered for Building on Hope’s 2018 signature project, please compose a letter describing the nonprofit’s mission and programs, and how they benefit the community. Also, explain the renovation work that is needed, and how a remodeled structure could transform the organization and its services.
All letters should be emailed to Karen Van Der Beken at kvanderbeken@eastersealsnh.org by Dec. 31. Nonprofits that meet the criteria will later be asked to fill out a formal application provided by Building on Hope.
Visit buildingonhope.com to learn more.
E.J. Powers
Ledyard Bank adds new advisors
Ledyard National Bank is excited to announce the expansion of their wealth management group, Ledyard Financial Advisors, into the Concord region with the hiring of Diane DeStefano, Diane Mullin, Karen Crump and Jeffrey Trombly.
Together they bring a combined 82 years of experience in investments, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning and gifting.
“Expanding into Concord is an important next step as we look to grow. We are thrilled to launch this endeavor with such talented and established professionals who know and understand the Concord market,” said Kathy Underwood, President and CEO of Ledyard National Bank.
For more information, visit ledyardbank.com.
Alanna Mayer
Holiday themed Jazz Sanctuary
“Rocking Around the Christmas Tree on the Way to the Manger,” will be the theme of this Sunday’s Jazz Sanctuary – First Church/ Third Sunday at 1 p.m. at Concord’s First Congregational Church (corner of N. Main and Washington St.)
Tim Sink, jazz flute and tenor sax, will be the musical guest joining jazz vocalist and Pastor Emilia Halstead and the WildVine Jazz Sanctuary House Band, while children’s book author and artist, Lisa Koehler, will be the conversational guest.
Tim Wildman
Buy a cookbook to help the animals
The New Hampshire spaying and altering service is offering a gourmet vegetarian cookbook, Cooking with Compassion, to raise funds for its low-cost spaying and altering program for dogs and cats.
The cost is $20.
For more info, call 224-1361.
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