This Weekend's Concord Events: Book Fair; Blood Drive; Music; More

Concord NH

02 June, 2022

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CONCORD, NH — Wondering what there is to do in the Concord area this weekend? Your Concord Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Concord area: Featured Event: Northern New England Book Fair When: Friday, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Douglas N. Everett Arena What: June 3 & 4 Books, ephemera, maps and postcards Friday 4 - 7:30 pm Saturday 9am - 4pm. Admission $5. Part of admission will support the Abbot-Downing Historical Society. ADHS will be exhibiting a Concord Coach during both days of the book fair. There will be books and e... Learn More Featured Event: Northern New England Book Fair (R m) Author visit - Congressman Jamie Raskin When: Friday, June 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gibson's Bookstore What: Congressman Jamie Raskin visits Gibson's Bookstore to talk about his book Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy. In this searing memoir, and Congressman Jamie Raskin tells the story of the forty-five days at the start of 2021 that permanently changed hi... Learn More WMUR Statewide Community Blood Drive When: Friday, June 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers What: Join The American Red Cross and WMUR as they partner together to save lives across the state on Friday, June 3rd 12:00-6:00pm! Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. The blood collected is used to respond to patient emergencies, including accident and burn victims, and ... Learn More High Street Coffee House featuring Richard D. Lewis When: Friday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boscawen Congregational Church What: Richard D. Lewis will be the feature performer at High Street Coffee House on Friday, June 3, in the sanctuary of the Boscawen Congregational Church. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the music begins at 7:00. Richard will open the evening, followed by a talented open mic lineup, and ... Learn More Yard Sale When: Saturday, June 4th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 7 Beacon St What: YARD SALE - CONCORD 5&7 BEACON ST, 2 FAMILY household items, vintage glassware, furniture, tools, bikes, clothes, new items in boxes. SAT. 6/4, rain date SUN.6/5, 8AM-2PM Learn More CityHope Food Pantry at CenterPoint When: Saturday, June 4th at 8:00 a.m. Where: CenterPoint ChurchWhat: CityHope's Food Pantry is returning to pre-COVID practices. Everyone is Welcome! - Coffee and snacks will be served in the Commons from 7am to 8:30am. - Arrive and register by 8:20am - We start calling names at 8:30am for people to begin "shopping" the pantry shelves - Ri... Learn More GSIL's 11th Annual Hoops on Wheels! When: Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 70 S Fruit St What: We are whooping it up once again! GSIL's 11th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, Hoops on Wheels, will be here before you know it. We hope you can join us on June 4th, at Memorial Field in Concord from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free!! Grab your family and fri... Learn More Annual Volleyball Tournament Happening on June 4 in Laconia When: Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Akwa Marina Yacht Club What: The 2022 Winnipesaukee Volleyball Classic happens on Saturday, June 4. 9:00 am, at the Akwa Marina Yacht Club at 95 Centenary Ave in Laconia, NH. There are still openings for volleyball teams to participate in this fun pool play-style tournament, followed by a playoff bracket.... Learn More National Learn to Row Day When: Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Everett Arena What: National Learn to Row Day is a chance for anyone and everyone who has wanted to try out the sport of rowing. You can row in an eight person boat, with coaches and a safety boat next to you. It might make you want to sign up for one of our youth or adult summer programs. See w... Learn More Learn-to-Row FREE When: Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Douglas N. Everett Arena What: Learn to row is happening on Saturday! Open to all! Concord Crew has a lot of great programs this summer for everyone! Open to all NH residents. Learn More Open Barn! When: Sunday, June 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Penacook Historical Society What: The National Register-listed 1790 Rolfe Barn will be open displaying antique Concord-made Abbot-Downing vehicles owned by Abbot-Downing Historical Society. Sunday, June 5th, 1pm to 4pm. Event will be cancelled if it rains. Watch our website for updates. https://www.penacookhis... Learn More Young at Heart Fitness When: Monday, June 6th at 10:30 a.m. Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities What: Instructor: Jill Smith, CPTDate/Time: Mondays, June 6-August 8, 10:30-11:25am (no class 6/20, 7/4)Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by 12pm on June 3rd. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class. ***Registrations made online will be for live c... Learn More Baby and Me Yoga When: Monday, June 6th at 10:45 a.m. Where: Blossom Yoga & Wellness What: Baby and me yoga at Blossom Yoga 🧘‍♀️ June 6- 27 a 4 week series Only $48 for the entire 4 weeks!!! Learn More Zoom Stretch & Strengthen When: Monday, June 6th at 1:30 p.m. Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities What: Instructor: Candy Jackson, CYT Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, June 2-30, 1:30pm – 2:25pm (no class on 6/20) Cost: FREE! You must register in advance. Registration is for one month only. A great beginner class! Stretch your muscles, increase your coordination, self-confid... Learn More Gibson's Book Club reads Double Whammy, by Carl Hiaasen When: Monday, June 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gibson's Bookstore What: This month Gibson's Book Club is reading Double Whammy, by Carl Hiaasen. Our book club is free and open to the public, newcomers are encouraged to try us out! Club books are chosen democratically by the participants; they've chosen an eclectic, ambitious list of books for the ... Learn More Restorative Yoga Reiki and meditation When: Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Blossom Yoga & Wellness What: Blossom Yoga is doing it again!' this series sold out in 2 days last time so secure your spot for this amazing experience!! Learn More Painting w/ Steve: Beach with Umbrellas When: Wednesday, June 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities What: Presenter: Steve PascucciDate/Time: Wednesday, June 8, 1-3pmCost/Registration: $30. You must register in advance. All supplies included. *** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.*** Let's all go to the beach and sit under a colorful co... Learn More Support for Family Caregivers When: Wednesday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Concord Public Library What: More than 170,000 Granite Staters are caring for older parents, spouses, or loved ones (source: NH Department of Health & Human Services). In this presentation, Jennifer Brechtel of Granite VNA will share advice and resources for caregivers--including getting started with ... Learn More OPEN AUDITIONS - Tandy's Idol Karaoke Competition When: Wednesday, June 8th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Tandy's Pub & Grille What: Do you have what it takes to get on stage and sing your heart out? Come and audition and see where it takes you.. Wednesday nights for 6 weeks, from May 4th to June 8th. 8pm to 10pm. Must be 16 years old on or before June 23, 2022, must be accompanied by a parent if under 18. ... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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. 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