CONCORD, NH — Looking for things to do in the Concord area this week? See what’s new on your Concord Patch community calendar. Here’s a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week.
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Here are all of this week’s events in the Concord area:
Peace & Justice Conversations: Reflections From a Justice Organizer on MLK Day
- When: Monday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Online via Zoom
- What: Grace Kindeke for the last three years has been organizing with the American Friends Service Committee for immigrant rights and wellbeing, adequate housing, fair wages, job security, and support for education, particularly among historically under-served communities. Dr. King … Learn More
Tai Chi and Chi Kung for Balance and Aging Gracefully
- When: Tuesday, January 17th at 12:00 p.m.
- Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities
- What: Instructor: Tom ShermanDate/Time: Tuesdays, January 17- March 7, 12-12:45pm Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance. ***This class is in-person only! To register, and you MUST call 603-228-6630.*** This program teaches Tai Chi and Chi Kung (Chinese Yoga) exercises for… Learn More
Tai Chi Chi Kung Ongoing
- When: Tuesday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m.
- Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities
- What: Instructor: Tom ShermanDate/Time: Tuesdays, January 17- March 7, 1-1:45 Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance. ***This class is in-person only! To register, you MUST call 603-228-6630.*** Tai Chi employs breathing techniques, postures, and movement and meditation … Learn More
Open Democracy Book Club
- When: Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Online via Zoom
- What: We will have our first gathering of the new year to discuss Democracy Vouchers by Tom Latkowski. Spoiler alert, our own Executive Director Olivia Zink was interviewed for this book! Author Tom Latkowski will join us for the first half hour (to be interviewed by Olivia this ti… Learn More
Hon. John T. Broderick Jr, Backroads and Highways: My Journey to Discovery on Mental Health
- When: Tuesday, January 17th at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Gibson’s Bookstore
- What: The Honorable John T Broderick Jr visits Gibson’s Bookstore to share his touching and painful memoir, Backroads and Highways: My Journey to Discovery on Mental Health. When John Broderick’s son was just 13, he began suffering from anxiety and depression, conditions that sadly … Learn More
Discover the Power of Canva for Graphic Design
- When: Wednesday, January 18th at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Online Via Zoom
- What: SCORE Merrimack Valley NH: Serving Northern, Central & Southern NH + Eastern VT FREE Online Workshop Canva.com could be described as the “Graphic Design for Dummies” site but let us just say it is a great tool if you need to create eye-popping graphic images for social med… Learn More
BEMER Appointments
- When: Wednesday, January 18th at 11:45 a.m.
- Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities
- What: Instructor: Jill Smith, CPTDate/Time: Wednesdays, December- February, 11:45am- 1pmCost/Registration: $10, You must register in advance. Appointments are in 15 minute intervals. *** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.*** BEMER is a cl… Learn More
Hillsbrook Village: Wellness 4 Later Life Program
- When: Wednesday, January 18th at 1:00 p.m.
- Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities
- What: Instructor: Camille Brooks, Sales & Marketing Director, Hillsbrook Village at AllenstownDate/Time: Wednesday, January 18, 1-2pmCost/Registration: FREE! You must register by January 17th at 12pm. GoodLife will email the Zoom link a day or two before the class. ***Registrati… Learn More
Poetry Society of New Hampshire – Ewa Chrusciel
- When: Wednesday, January 18th at 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Gibson’s Bookstore
- What: Join the Poetry Society of New Hampshire for an afternoon of verse! Their poet this month is Ewa Chrusciel. Ewa Chrusciel is a poet, translator, and associate professor at Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. She is the author of three books of poems in English–Of Annunciat… Learn More
Avoiding Fraud
- When: Wednesday, January 18th at 5:30 p.m.
- Where: 47 N Main St
- What: Scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated every day, putting you at a substantial risk. Learn the warning signs of fraud, the latest “scams” out there and how to protect yourself. Learn More
Monthly Bereavement Group Meeting
- When: Thursday, January 19th at 10:00 a.m.
- Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities
- What: Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADADate/ Time: Thursdays, December 15, January 19, February 16, 10am- 12pmCost/Registration: FREE! Drop in. No need to register in advance. Join us for a monthly bereavement group facilitated by bereavement c… Learn More
The Art of the Elevator Pitch
- When: Thursday, January 19th at 10:00 a.m.
- Where: Online Via Zoom
- What: SCORE Merrimack Valley NH: Serving Northern, Central & Southern NH + Eastern VT FREE Online Workshop The Effective Elevator Pitch, also known as the 30 second commercial. is a must have for a business owner. You need to always have your selling shoes on, whether it is in l… Learn More
Community Visioning Meeting
- When: Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m.
- Where: 14 Canterbury Rd
- What: In this year’s budget we have funds approved to undertake a Community Visioning Charrette to establish a master plan for Kiwanis Park, the Everett Arena, and City owned agricultural land between Terrill Park and Loudon Road (collectively referred to as the Merrimack River Recr… Learn More
Big Trout, Drone Shots & The Vermont Woods
- When: Thursday, January 19th at 6:15 p.m.
- Where: 54 Portsmouth St
- What: I hope everyone had a great New Year! The Basil Woods Chapter Welcomes TJ Dezotell, of Gibbs Guides, as our first Guest Speaker in 2023! Travis,”TJ”, Dezotell, is a fly fishing and outdoor guide who has experienced the northern woods for over forty years. His company Gibbs Gu… Learn More
Finger Knitting for Kids
- When: Friday, January 20th at 3:30 p.m.
- Where: Concord Public Library
- What: Bring your hands and learn how to finger knit! This program is for 7+ year old children. Learn More
See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Concord Patch community calendar.
Editor’s note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to content@patch.com with any questions or other feedback about this article.
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