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Fans getting restless

The Big Story – Is It Time For Drake Maye? It’s still a little too early to throw in the towel. But after dropping to 1-4 the Jerod Mayo era is off to a bad start. And with Cincinnati also 1-4, the opening day win over them ain’t looking as good as it did a month ago. Especially after losing 15-10 Sunday to a team playing their third-string QB while repeatedly shooting themselves in the foot with sloppy play like having too many men on the field for a fourth-and-one punt to hand Miami a free first down.

To paraphrase Dean Wormer in Animal House: Penalty-strewn, undisciplined and boring is no way to go through a football season, son.

Thus the fans want Drake Maye to play ready or not.

The brass says not yet. But you’ve got to wonder when they’ll give in. Because the only other thing to root for now is getting the first overall pick in the 2025 draft.

Sports 101: Name the players picked the four times the Patriots had the first overall pick in the draft since the 1966 merger.

News Item – Chaim is Back: Apparently the Cardinals overlooked the mess in Boston the Chaim Bloom regime was. Or they see the four guys he drafted now ranked among baseball’s Top 35 prospects and say this guy can judge young talent. Either way he’s back as a GM after being hired to take the reins in St. Louis.

News Item – Rhamondre Stevenson: Wow, that was quite a message the brass sent over his fumbling issues. They kept him out one whole series. And when his first series ended with his 33-yard TD run, it showed how silly that charade was. I know turnovers kill. But an offensively challenged team with just one playmaker can’t bench him for fumbling. Just work on it, ’cause he knows it’s bad.

News Item – Falcons and Bucs on Thursday Night Football: If you don’t get Amazon Prime you missed a good one last week when Atlanta beat Tampa Bay in OT 36-30. Three thoughts:

The Kirk Cousins investment looked pretty good as he threw for 508 and four TDs. Loved those expansion-era red helmet and black jersey throwbacks Atlanta wore. Great end-of-the-game call by the Atlanta radio team, which said “drive home safely” as all-name teamer KhaDarel Hodge crossed the goal line to complete his shocking 45-yard winning score 1:35 into OT.

The Numbers:

12 – penalties committed by the Patriots for 105 yards in Sunday’s loss to Miami.

66 – amount in millions the Bruins will pay goalie Jeremy Swayman over the eight-year deal they just agreed on.

… Of the Week Awards

Thumbs Up – Dikembe Mutombo: The gigantic NBA star, who succumbed to brain cancer at 59, gets it for using his stature and money to become a worldwide ambassador for good, which included building/funding a 350-bed hospital in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo.

RIP – Greg Landry: The Nashua High alum passed away last week at 77. He was the best NFL player ever from the Granite State. After playing at UMass, he had his heyday in the early ’70s when he was a great running QB for the Lions.

Player of the Week – Jared Goff: He did something no QB ever has done, throwing no incomplete passes over an entire game, when he was 18 for 18 for 292 yards and two TDs in Detroit’s 42-29 win over Seattle. And he even had his first ever TD reception since he started playing football at 7 to boot.

Big Hit of the Week – Pete Alonso: Not willing to go as far as saying Alonso’s ninth-inning game-winning homer last week was the greatest hit in Mets history — after all, I saw “a little roller up along first” — but it did turn a 2-0 Mets deficit into a stunning 3-2 series-clinching win over Milwaukee, so it was big.

Random Thoughts:

Even after his spectacular season Chris Sale still got hurt when needed most and sat out as Atlanta got swept out of the playoffs.

With five catches for 64 yards Jonnu Smith did more in his first game against the Patriots Sunday than he did in his two mistake-filled years with them.

Sports 101 Answer: The four first overall Patriots picks were Jim Plunkett (1971), Kenneth Sims (1982), Irving Fryar (1984) and Drew Bledsoe (1993).

Final Thought – Pete Rose: He was a great playerwhose effort was unmatched by anyone I’ve seen in his sport, which his famous play to win in the 1970 All-Star game barreling over the Cleveland’s Ray Fosse epitomized. However, Rose, who died last week at 83, is rightfully kept out of the Hall because he knew betting on baseball as Reds manager was wrong — something he denied for 15 years until he needed to juice sales of his book. And his off-field behavior was even worse. So, sad to say, he got what he deserved.

Email Dave Long at [email protected].

News & Notes 24/10/10

Teacher of the year

Candice DeAngelis, a Spanish teacher at Bedford High School, was named New Hampshire’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, according to a press release from the New Hampshire Department of Education. DeAngelis, who was picked from a pool of 331 nominees, has taught for 18 years and has worked as a Spanish teacher in Bedford since 2016; before that she worked at Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston and in a temporary position at Londonderry High School, the release said.

The release quoted Superintendent Mike Fournier of the Bedford School District as saying that “Her dedication to creating a positive and nurturing environment makes her a true asset to our school district. She is not only a treasure to our community, but also an inspiration to every student she teaches.”

Fire prevention

New Hampshire’s State Fire Marshal Office urges residents to check their smoke alarms as part of the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 12, according to a press release. The NFPA reports that smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a house fire by 54 percent and that nationally 60 percent of fire deaths happen in home with “either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms,” the release said. In New Hampshire, 63 percent of fatal home fires have “no working smoke alarms or inadequate coverage” the release said. Smoke alarm safety tips include installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on each level of a home; testing smoke alarms at least once a month (using the test button) and replacing all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old, the release said. See fpw.org for more.

EEE news

A fifth New Hampshire resident tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis and later died, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services reported, according to an Oct. 4 story at WMUR.com. The person is described as an adult from Danville, the story said. All five of the residents who tested positive for EEE got sick in August, the story reported. Find more information on EEE and other mosquito-borne illnesses at dhhs.nh.gov — under “Programs and Services” choose “Disease Prevention” and then “Infection Diseases,” where information on EEE includes a regularly updated Arboviral Risk map of the state.

Charge up

Foxfire Property Management’s Storrs Street parking lot in downtown Concord received a new EV charging station, installed in August, according to a press release from Revvit, the Somerville, Mass.-based climate tech startup. The EV station is part of an initiative that “aims to make EV charging more accessible and efficient by deploying Revvit’s Level 1 charger, purpose-built for long-dwell parking environments such as workplaces, airports, hotels, and more,” the release said. According to the release, “Revvit’s chargers … require no apps or QR codes — drivers can begin charging within seconds by entering a manual code, similar to a garage door opener.” See revvit.net.

Tech help

The United Way of Greater Nashua has launched Tech Help United, “a new initiative aimed at improving digital literacy across our community,” according to a press release. The program is “designed to help individuals who struggle with technology gain essential digital skills, enabling them to access vital services,” the release said.

The program is looking for community partners and volunteers including digital navigators, to work with individuals who need tech help (no advanced tech knowledge is needed; full training will be provided) and community locations (local agencies, community centers and faith communities who can provide space for digital help to be offered), the release said. Those interested in volunteering or providing a host location are asked to contact Sara Ceaser at [email protected] or 882-4011.

Top value

University of New Hampshire was ranked No. 7 “Best Value” public university in the country (No. 56 best value among all universities) in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report, according to a UNH Today report. This is the second consecutive year UNH ranked No. 7 and the fourth consecutive year it ranked “the No. 1 best value public university in New England,” the report said. See unh.edu/unhtoday.

Historic preservation

The Concord Preservation Advocates are hosting an informal gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Feathered Friend Brewing, 231 S. Main St. in Concord, to “celebrate local historic preservation successes, connect with others, and share ideas for future networking events,” according to an email. Concord Preservation Advocates’ Facebook page describes them as a “network of people who value the historic character of Concord” and says they “aim to make historic preservation a priority and use it to bring history to life.” The event is free (cash bar) with light refreshments and soft drinks and brief presentations on nearby historic landmarks at 5:45 p.m. — “Bring your ideas and a jacket. Plan to be in an outdoor space if the weather cooperates,” the email said. RSVP to tinyurl.com/POSOct15 by Sunday, Oct. 13.

Author and photographer Jon Waterman will present his book Into the Thaw: Witnessing the Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis at Gibson’s Bookstore in Concord on Monday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. At this free event, New Hampshire author Richard Adams Carey, a professor emeritus of SNHU, will be in conversation with Waterman. See gibsonsbookstore.com.

Herbalist, teacher and director at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Betsy Golon will speak to the Manchester Garden Club on Thursday, Oct. 17, at noon at St. Hedwig Church Hall in Manchester. Guests are welcome. See manchesternhgardenclub.weebly.com.

Actor Alan Ruck, known for his roles in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Succession among others, will be the featured speaker at the New Hampshire Film Festival in Portsmouth and will appear for a conversation followed by audience Q&A at the Music Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $45. See themusichall.org.

Meet a Harris’ hawk and see it on the wing while experts from Monadnock Falconry answer questions at the bandshell in Nashua’s Greeley Park on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., hosted by Nashua Public Library. See nashualibrary.libcal.com.

This Week 24/10/03

Thursday, Oct. 3

John Ondrasik, the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling Grammy-nominated Five For Fighting ( “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World” and “Easy Tonight”), will perform, accompanied by a string quartet, at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49. Can’t catch the show tonight? See Five For Fighting on Friday, Oct. 4, at Colonial Theatre in Laconia.

Friday, Oct. 4

The custom cabinet makers at Aubin Woodworking (359 River Road, No. 15, Bow, 224-5512, aubinwoodworking.com) will hold an open house Manufacturing Day today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be guided facility tours, live demonstrations of cabinetry making, master craftsmen and engineers on hand to answer questions, hands-on activities and more.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Grace Food Pantry (Mercy Hill Church, 750 Pine St., Manchester) will have an Indoor Flea Market fundraiser today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food, items to buy, raffles and more. Admission to the flea market is one shelf-stable food item to help the pantry.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains will host a Girl Scout Expo today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NH Sportsplex (68 Technology Drive, Bedford, 641-1313, nhsportsplex.com). The Expo is open to the public and includes performances, hands-on exhibits, giveaways and more. There will be more than 100 activities and exhibitors. Admission is $10. Food trucks will be on site for lunch.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Concord Community Music School (23 Wall St., Concord, 228-1196, ccmusicschool.org) will hold its sixth Fall Fiddle Festival today from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Fiddlers from the Celtic, New England and Franco-American fiddling traditions will join forces in a day packed with workshops and group playing for fiddlers. The Festival, open to teens and adults, will include workshops on a variety of topics at the novice, intermediate and advanced levels. In the evening all four fiddle faculty members, along with their musical collaborators, will present a concert of fiddle music open to the public. The cost for workshops and the concert is $120. The concert by itself is $25, or $20 for students and seniors.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Second Annual Boscawen Pumpkin Ride and Walk is today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at the entrance of the Northern Rail Trail in Boscawen at Boscawen Town Park and Jamie Welch Field, Depot Street, Boscawen, this event offers an opportunity to enjoy the fall colors and embark on the Boscawen Challenge, a scenic 12-mile loop (bike or walk) along the Rail Trail, starting at 10 a.m. See boscawennh.gov.

Save the Date! Saturday, Oct. 12
Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury, 742-4084, brookfordfarm.com) will host a Pumpkins and Puppets event Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10
a.m. and Monday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. Enjoy picking pumpkins, building
scarecrows, hay rides, feeding pigs and more. General admission
tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. Children’s tickets (3
to 12 years old) are $7 online and $10 at the door. Children under 3
attend free. No pets. Visit brookfordfarm.com/events.

Featured photo: Five for Fighting.

Quality of Life 24/10/03

Even more EEE

In a Sept. 26 online article, WMUR (wmur.com) reported that the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed two additional cases of mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The article cited an announcement by NH DHHS “that an adult from Derry and another from Newmarket were both hospitalized but have since been discharged.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov, EEE is a rare but serious disease. Symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, behavioral changes and drowsiness.

QOL score: -2

Comment: As you wait for the hard freeze, you can check out dhhs.gov for the NH DHHS regularly updated map showing where EEE, West Nile and Jamestown Canyon Virus have been found in the state this year.

How expensive is your town?

According to a recent study by doxo.com, a personal finance website, nine of the 10 most expensive towns in New Hampshire to live in are in this general southern New Hampshire, Manchester-Nashua-Salem area. The study, which was released Sept. 22, named Bedford as having the highest cost of living in the state, with monthly bills averaging $3,462 per month, 63 percent higher than the national average. The town with the next highest cost of living is Windham, followed by Milford and Pelham. Londonderry, Merrimack, Goffstown, Hudson and Salem round out the nine most costly cities. The study found that, overall, New Hampshire household expenses are 17 percent higher than the national average.

QOL score: -1

Comment: The same study found that Manchester and Hooksett have the two lowest costs of living. See doxo.com/w/insights.

Saint Anselm College keeps the kids in NH

On Sept. 23, Saint Anselm College (100 Saint Anselm Drive, Goffstown, 641-7000, anselm.edu) announced it will waive tuition for some New Hampshire students. “We understand the cost of a college education is challenging for so many families,” said college President Joseph A. Favazza, Ph.D., on the school’s website. “With Anselmian Community Commitment, we are investing in the future of New Hampshire by making a Saint Anselm education affordable to as many talented, high-achieving students as possible, regardless of their socioeconomic background.” The college’s “Anselmian Community Commitment” will allow New Hampshire students with a family income of $100,000 or less and a GPA of 3.25 or higher to attend the college tuition-free.

QOL score: +1

Comment: The full cost of attending Saint Anselm in the 2024-2025 academic year was $47,400 for tuition, $17,020 for food and housing, $1,520 in fees, plus between about $4,500 to $7,100 in books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses, according to the college.

QOL score last week : 80

Net change: -2

QOL this week: 78

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Sox on vacation early

The Big Story – Sox Miss Playoffs Again: It took a 27-39 post-All Star-break collapse after a promising first half, but your Boston Red Sox finished exactly where they started, at an even .500, at 81-81. It left them four games out of the wild card to make it four times in the five years since Dave Dombrowski was fired by owner John Henry six months after winning a franchise-best 108 games.

The glass-is-half-full side is that, with 14-game-winner Brayan Bello, dynamic Ceddanne Rafaela and Triston Casas here already and two of baseball’s Top 5 prospects and four of its Top 35 on the way, the future offers some real enthusiasm.

The half-empty side is since they were killed by brutal relief pitching and a thin starting staff, it won’t be realized unless owner John Henry opens the checkbook for the pitching help they desperately need.

Sports 101: Name the team that was in first place for an entire year only to lose the pennant by dropping to second in the season’s final game.

News Item – Ohtani’s Year for the Ages: Sorry, Aaron Judge, as great as your near triple crown year has been, with 411 total bases, 38 doubles, seven triples and 54 homers, 130 RBI, 59 steals and an even closer triple crown miss (by four points) the Japanese star was even more dynamic. An astonishing season.

News Item – Five Big 2024 Baseball Team Stories:

1. Yanks win AL East while trying to win first WS in 15 years. 2. Houston roars back from 10 games back to win AL West. 3. Dodgers win their 11th NL West Crown in 12 years. 4. Choke of the year goes to Minnesota, who were a wild card lock before finishing 2-8 and four games out. 5. Going into Monday’s delayed doubleheader between the Mets and Braves with a possibility of a three-way tie for the final NL wild card spot between those two and the D-Backs.

The Numbers:

34 – majors-leading homers given up by Kutter Crawford after surrendering one while taking his MLB-worst 16th loss in Saturday’s 7-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

58 & 144 – homers and RBI for MVP-to-be Aaron Judge.

… Of the Week Awards

Player of the Week – Jaden Daniels: My friend Dick Lombardi the insurance magnate/college football savant was right that the rookie from LSU was the must-take guy on draft day. Exhibit A came in Week 3 when he set a rookie completion record (91.3) going 21-23 for 254 yards with 39 rushing yards as he accounted for 3 TDs in Washington’s 38-33 win over Cincy. Exhibit B came via his 26-30 for 233 and one-TD day in Sunday’s rout of Arizona while tacking on 47 more rushing yards and another TD.

Play of the Week – SD Padres: Wonder what the Vegas odds were the Padres would keep a 4-2 lead when faced with two on, no outs in the bottom of the ninth, Ohtani on deck and the playoffs on the line.

Well, Ohtani never even got up! Dastardly Manny Machado turned a hard grounder into a wild-card-clinching 5-4-3 triple play that ended the game.

Anti-Ted Williams Award – Luis Arraez: For, unlike in TW’s final day quest to hit .400 in 1941, weaseling his way to the batting crown (.314 to .310) by leaving the final game after doubling to create a gap Ohtani couldn’t make up without a couple of outs by the San Diego chicken.

That’s All She Wrote Award – Oakland A’s: After 54 years the A’s played their last game in Oakland. They’re headed for a temporary stay in Sacramento before joining Oakland’s football team in Vegas.

Random Thoughts

Good riddance to Kenley Jansen, a $34 million waste of money.

Interesting that Cleveland and Houston lost soon-to-be-Hall of Fame managers in Terry Francona and Dusty Baker and still won their divisions, with Cleveland improving by a whopping 15 wins, reminding everyone: it’s the players, stupid.

Sports 101 Answer: In what’s known as “The Phold,” the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies lost their season-long first-place perch by blowing a 6½-game lead with 12 to play to let the Cardinals win the NL pennant on the final day.

Final Thought – Thumbs Down – Tommy John: The ex-Dodger and Yankees lefty is the latest nitwit to claim his support of Donald Trump has kept him out of the Hall of Fame. Earth to Tommy, you retired in 1989 and have been eligible since 1994. That means in the 22 years before you had a chance to support him you didn’t make it. With 281 career wins you have a legit argument for inclusion. But voters probably think that was helped by lasting until you were 46. Thus you’re not in ’cause they don’t think the body of work was quite good enough and DT has nothing to do with that.End of story.

Email Dave Long at [email protected].

News & Notes 24/10/03

Emergency housing

The Friends Program, a Concord-based nonprofit organization serving at-risk youth, seniors and families, re-dedicated its newly renovated Emergency Housing Shelter in Concord with a ribbon cutting and tours on Sept. 25, according to a Friends press release. “The renovation increased both the capacity and efficiency of the shelter, which can now house up to nine families at a time,” the release said. The organization helps to support families after they leave the Emergency Housing Program to help them maintain long-term housing, the release said. See friendsprogram.org for more on the programs and for a wish list of items the shelter needs.

Grant for health

The Foundation for Healthy Communities — “a nonprofit organization that builds healthier

communities for all” — has been awarded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Federally Facilitated Exchange grant, a five-year grant, according to a Foundation press release. In its first year, the grant will provide $1.5 million to “assist consumers across the state with enrollment in the federal marketplace, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the release said. The grant will help expand the NH Navigator program, which offers “free assistance to people exploring health coverage options through HealthCare.gov” as well as those enrolling in or renewing Medicaid and CHIP coverage, the release said.

“We are thrilled with this expanded opportunity to support all people across the state in garnering the access they need to health care services. Quality health insurance is vital to ensure people get the care they need, as well as be protected from unaffordable health care costs without coverage” said Peter Ames, Executive Director of the Foundation for Healthy Communities, said in the release.

“Consumers who have questions about acquiring health insurance can call 1-877-211-NAVI, visit acanavigator.com/nh/home, or email Adrian Jasion at [email protected] to request an in-person visit to identify the right insurance options available to them,” the release said.

Seeking workers

The New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association will host a Career Day at Manchester Community College (1078 Front St. in Manchester) on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “There are hundreds of job openings available in the automotive industry in New Hampshire,” according to an association press release. “The event will host manufacturer-specific auto tech programs to include Heavy Diesel, GM ASEP, Toyota, Motorcycle, Audi, Subaru, Chrysler, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Power Sports, Auto Body and Auto Technology,” the release said. For more information, email [email protected] or call 224-2369.

Sustainability projects

Plymouth State University has received $4.67 million in federal grants to support sustainability projects such as solar arrays on building rooftops; insulation, heat and energy efficiency upgrades at the Physical Education Center, and the installation of a Renewable Energy Open Lab, according to a university press release from Sept. 20. The Lab will “provide students with hands-on learning opportunities with the latest in sustainable energy technology,” the release said. The new solar arrays will be on rooftops of buildings such as the Savage Welcome Center & Ice Arena and the Silver Center for the Arts and are expected to generate approximately three times as much energy as existing solar panels on the Physical Education Center, the release said. See plymouth.edu.

NH day

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (23 Science Center Road in Holderness; nhnature.org) will hold a fall New Hampshire Day on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with the last trail admission in the 2:30-to-3:30 entry block), according to a press release. New Hampshire residents pay $5 for trail admissions on that day (rather than the regular $26 for adults), the release said. All NH Day tickets are for a one-hour block and must be purchased in advance at nhnature.org, the release said. An “Up Close to Animals” presentation at the Amphitheater will take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the release said.

New board members

Girls Inc. of New Hampshire has seven new board members on its board of directors, joining eight returning board members including Chair Susan Walsh, according to a press release. Girls Inc. of New Hampshire, which operates centers in Manchester and Nashua, “has provided thousands of girls ages 5 to 18 with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges faced by girls,” the press release said. The new board members are Lisa Cramb, senior vice president of Montagne Powers; Dan Hickey, vice president sales & marketing at Comcast; Kristen Koch, vice president of public policy at Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire; Jamie Marcial, U.S. business development manager at ServiceNow; Jeff Moynihan, vice president of employee benefits at Clark Insurance; Rebecca Thomas, senior vice president of marketing at Triangle Credit Union, and Valerie Whitman, a president and CEO in the health care industry, the release said. For more on Girls Inc. of New Hampshire, see girlsincnh.org.

The Lakes Region Parade of Homes, a self-guided tour of homes in the Lakes Region, will run Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and feature “new homes, remodeling possibilities and allow builders to present the latest home innovations,” according to a press release from Meredith Village Savings Bank, one of this year’s sponsors. Tickets to this event from Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association costs $25. See lakesregionparadeofhomes.com.

Spooky Season is the theme for the Oct. 4 First Friday in downtown Concord from 4 to 8 p.m. Hear live music from The Wandering Souls from 6 to 8 p.m. and watch a dance performance by the Wicked Witches of the Lakes Region at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks will be Wicked Tasty Food Truck on Main Street and Teenie Wienies on Capitol Street, according to intownconcord.org.

The first Science on Tap of the 12th season of the SEE Science Center discussion program will be Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. and focus on “New Hampshire Creatures of the Night” — bats, owls and insects, according to a SEE press release. These free discussions take place at Bo’s Lounge at Stark Brewing Co., 500 Commercial St. in Manchester; doors open at 5 p.m. RSVP at see-sciencecenter.org/science-on-tap.

Tuscan Village in Salem will host the Sam Adams-sponsored Barktoberfest featuring adoptable dogs, music, beer and more on Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will support Salem Animal Rescue, Live Free Rescue, Dawgs Fight Bank and Great Dog Rescue New England, according to a press release. The event is dog-friendly. See tuscanvillagesalem.com/events.

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