Annual Arts Fest at Twiggs Gallery Boscawen, NH (June 13, 2022) – Fun & Fiber is the theme for many of the activities taking place at Twiggs Gallery’s second annual Arts Fest on Saturday, June 25 from 10-4 pm at 254 King Street in Boscawen. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, June 26 from 10-4 pm. The Arts Fest Art Fair features local New Hampshire artists. All day long, Cheryl Miller will be demonstrating rug hooking while Marilyn Matthews and Elaine Clow will show how to spin yarn. The art fair showcases; textile artist Cheryl Miller who makes fiber collages using hand dyed fabrics stitched by machine; artisan Diane Louise Paul and her beautiful leather goods including belts, sleigh bell straps, dog collars and leashes, bracelets, and more; jeweler Jo Shields’ organic sculptural jewelry based on her love of nature and plant forms; Marilyn Martin and Elaine Clow’s hand-spun yarns; glass artist Keira Chin’s whimsical beach glass scenes; fused glass artist Karen Mehos’ colorful ornaments, night lights, votive holders, platters and large bowls; artist Monica Cote’s lovely landscape paintings; and Jen Libby’s hand-crafted soaps and ceramics. Stop inside the gallery to see Wool: A Contemporary Fiber Art Exhibition featuring artists working with fiber in unique ways. Embellish a mini sheep to make into a pin to take home for the free Make & Take, sign up for the gift basket raffle from Spriggs Shoppe, and enjoy some light refreshments while browsing Sprigg’s Shoppe’s 25% off sale. From 1-3 pm, WOOL fiber artist Lisa Almeida will be offering a tapestry weaving demonstration and selling her small affordable artworks. Twiggs Gallery will launch BAAcawen’s Flashy Flock Community Art Project for Old Home Week. Under the Twiggs Gallery tent, help decorate a Flashy Flock “Black Sheep” with fun and fancy Zentangle patterns. Thirty reserved sheep cut-outs will be displayed on the lawn for pick-up by Boscawen residents to take home and embellish. Expect to see a “flash mob” of artsy sheep displayed all around town during Boscawen’s Old Home Week late in August. All day long, Twiggs Gallery will be taking free-will donations for their neighbor, the Boscawen Food Pantry. The food pantry is an important part of the Boscawen community and in the past year has given out over 42,000 meals. A collection bin will be available at the fair for canned and dry good donations. Contributions large and small are appreciated! All of these festivities will take place at Twiggs Gallery which offers regional art exhibitions and adult art classes. Also located at Twiggs are fun gifts and uniquities in Spriggs Shoppe along with Cornerstone Design’s calligraphy services. Twiggs Gallery is handicapped accessible and located at 254 King Street, Jct. Rte 3 & 4, Boscawen, NH. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday 11-4 and Sunday 12-4. For more information visit TwiggsGallery.WordPress.com or call 603-975-0015 Petals in the Pines Announces June Activities: Local, Affordable, and Educational for All Ages6/10/2022
Announcing June Activities: Local, Affordable, and Educational for All Ages
CANTERBURY, NH---June offers several new opportunities for adults and families at Petals in the Pines. Special ways to explore and enjoy the lush green growth, bright flowers, and buzzing activity include: Pollinator Workshops (June 18, 19, 20; Pre-Registration Required) Our pollinators are on the decline, and we all need to be concerned. One out of every three bites of food we eat, and over 80% of all plants, require the work of a pollinator. A lack of pollinators has reduced songbird populations, and negatively impacts biodiversity everywhere. We are celebrating National Pollinator Week with a hands-on outdoor workshop where gardeners, homeowners, and landowners can learn how to help these amazing creatures. Workshop fees, learning summary, registration, and additional details at https://petalsinthepines.com/pollinator-workshops "Spread Your Wings" Days (Pre-Registration Required) During "SYW" days (most Thursdays) we open our Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom for discovery time and unstructured play. Kids make use of our Arbor Day-certified play areas: to build a fort in the Mossy Messy Area, create a nature craft at the Indian Paintbrush Nature Art Area, water vegetables or look for worms in the Peter Rabbit Garden, or dress up like a fairy or gnome. We let the kids take the lead by doing what interests them the most--we'll provide a safe and nurturing environment. Costs, dates/times, additional details, and registration link at https://petalsinthepines.com/spread-your-wings "Tale Trail"Stories will come to life for kids as they walk our trails and read, or have read to them, pages from nature books. “Pitter and Patter” is the book selection for our first “Tale Trail” of the season. This delightful story follows two raindrops as they fall from the sky and land in different places, go through the water cycle, and take different paths, meeting interesting animals along the way. This book ties in with the NH State Public Library summer reading program theme, "Oceans of Possibilities." Costs, info on Free library passes, and additional details at https://petalsinthepines.com/tale-trails Since 2010 Petals in the Pines, an Arbor Day-certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom and sustainable-practices flower farm, has enabled children of all ages to experience nature in a safe and nurturing environment; and has encouraged and educated adults in their personal exploration of the natural world that surrounds them. Open 9am-6pm daily until Columbus Day. The Cartells bring their musical prowess and vocal harmonies to downtown Concord for a night of pop, rock, jazz, Motown, and swing. The band covers everyone from Elvis to Norah Jones.
Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 5:00 PM Free Downtown Concord (part of Intown Concord’s Market Days) For a complete season schedule, visit www.walkerlecture.org The Walker Lecture Series invites you to join us for
Studio Two Studio Two pays tribute to the early Beatles years with the Fab Four’s music, appearance, instruments, and onstage banter. Friday, June 24, 2022, at 5:15 PM Downtown Concord (part of Intown Concord’s Market Days) Free For a complete season schedule, visit www.walkerlecture.org The Merrimack Announces the Recipients of the William H. Hilton Award and Robert E. Boucher Scholarship Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) is pleased to announce the recipients of the William H. Hilton Community Service Award and the Dr. Robert E. Boucher Memorial Scholarship. As the school year comes to a close, the scholarships will help financially assist the graduating high school seniors as they prepare to enter college this fall. Jointly awarded by the Merrimack and the Boucher Family, the recipient of this year’s Dr. Robert E. Boucher Scholarship is Rylee Ann Boucher of Penacook. Rylee Ann is a recent graduate of Merrimack Valley High School and will be attending Southern New Hampshire University. In honor of Dr. Boucher, who was known to inspire those around him to serve, the scholarship is presented every year to one deserving student who shows exceptional character and is dedicated to serving their community. Merrimack Valley High School students interested in applying for the scholarship should contact their guidance office. The recipient of this year’s William Hilton Community Service Award is Abigail Denise of Bow. Abigail just graduated from Bow High School and is attending University of Delaware where she will study Chemical Engineering. Established in honor of William Hilton, a former Bank Director and community advocate, recipients of the award must demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. Bow High School students interested in learning more about the award should contact their guidance office. The Merrimack also awards scholarships to four high school seniors from Concord, Hopkinton and Nashua who reflect Merrimack Style and are mindful of their communities through volunteerism and participation in school activities. To learn more about the multiple scholarships offered by the Merrimack, click here. Merrimack Style is treating everyone – customers, employees and community members – with dignity, care, respect and compassion. Founded in 1867, the Merrimack has served the people, businesses, non-profits and municipalities in central and southern New Hampshire for 155 years. In 2021, the Merrimack was recognized as “best bank” by both the Union Leader voters, and for the 11th year in a row by the Capital Area People’s Preferences. Merrimack County Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank that benefits local depositors, borrowers, and surrounding communities instead of stockholders on Wall Street. To learn more, visit any of their local offices in Bow, Concord, Contoocook, Hooksett and Nashua, call 800.541.0006 or visit themerrimack.com. For those of you who have never worked in the food industry I can attest that it is a career that is mostly a labor of love. Long hours, challenging work, tough working conditions and a finicky public can make it seem like the day will never end BUT if you enjoy it, it fills your soul with satisfaction. Very soon a new restaurant will fill the old Donatello’s location.
HUMMINGBIRDS ARE ENERGY NINJAS TALK ON APRIL 27 Join New Hampshire Audubon on Wednesday, April 27 at 7pm, with the Live Virtual program “Hummingbirds are Energy Ninjas, Day and Night,” Celebrating Poetry & Abstract Art at Twiggs Gallery In celebration of National Poetry Month, Twiggs Gallery is hosting a poetry reading and book signing with Alice B. Fogel, NH Poet Laureate (2014-2019) on Saturday, April 16 from 1-3 pm. Alice will be reading from her new book of poems inspired by Abstract Expressionist art, Nothing But: a series of indirect considerations on art & consciousness. The reading will take place in the gallery alongside the abstract art exhibition, IMPACT! ABSTRACT, which showcases six New Hampshire artists boldly approaching abstraction with an interesting variety of media An open letter to our community,
It is with heavy hearts that we share that after 53 years, Penacook Pharmacy is closing. This decision was not made lightly or in haste and has come with many emotions and the knowledge that this day was coming. The challenges facing independent pharmacy are great and we have only been able to stay open for as long as we have because of the support from our valued customers. The pharmacy allowed us to immerse ourselves deeply into this wonderful community, and our lives are defined by the relationships we’ve developed with each person who came through the door. As much as we've been a part of this community, this community has been a part of us. We are extremely grateful for the support you have given us through three generations of our family. We never took this lightly and always appreciated that you chose to come to us because you wanted to. Thank you to our staff, past and present. Our success has been because of you and your loyalty. All prescription records will be available at Rite Aid located at 165 North State Street Concord NH 03301 Tel (603)223-6713. There will be no interruption in service. The Merrimack’s Annual Community Photo Contest Returns Grab your camera and get ready; we’re just days away from kicking off our Annual Community Photo Contest! Starting Monday, April 4, 2022 through Tuesday, May 31, 2022, we want to see your best color photography for a chance to be featured in our 2023 community calendar, website, and social media. |
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