Vote
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is election day for New Hampshire governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representatives, several other state offices and two ballot questions. Find your sample ballot and information about how to register to vote on election day at sos.nh.gov/elections.
Clean-up
There will be a Valley Street Cemetery Clean Up held by Generation Connect, which is part of Manchester’s Age Friendly initiatives, in partnership with SNHU Chandler Center, Manchester Police Mounted Patrol and the Manchester Parks and Recreation department on Friday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, according to a flyer linked to the Manchester Economic Development Office newsletter. “Parking will be available at SNHU Arena VIP Lot at the corner of Lake Ave and Chestnut St,” according to the flyer. “Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, and a rake. Enjoy refreshments and good company after our hard work.”
NH Day
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road in Holderness, will hold New Hampshire Day on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a press release. New Hampshire residents can get a $10 trail admission to the center on Nov. 1 (regular admission costs $30 for adults, $28 for seniors and $24 for youth), the release said. See the website, nhnature.org, to purchase tickets for one-hour entry blocks, with “Up Close to Animals” presentations offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., the release said.
Art trail
The Route 3 Art Trail will run Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a self-guided tour of locations Concord, Franklin, Boscawen and Penacook, according to a press release. “This year, we’ve begun to expand the trail, which now runs 20 miles with more than 20 art-filled destinations, including some new locations in downtown Concord. Pick up an official Trail Guide at a location on either end of the tour and then visit at least five trail locations for the opportunity to enter a raffle with a choice of prizes from up and down the trail,” the release said. Locations include Eagles Aerie & Co., Franklin Public Library, the Waterhorse Pub, Penumbra, The Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery, Sweet Dreamz/Fox Hardware, The Art Porch Gallery, Laborata Studio, Black Forest Nursery and Kimball Jenkins, according to the press release. Find a map and schedule at route3arttrail.com.
Tinker night
The SEE Science Center, 200 Bedford St. in Manchester, will hold an adult “‘Fun’draiser” the Tinker Games: A Challenge Event for Grownups on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m., according to a press release about the 21+ event. “Teams of four will compete in several rounds of timed challenges to rack up points by employing their tinkering skills. Attendees can also try individual challenges, mingle, enter a raffle and enjoy appetizers and beverages between rounds. A winning team will be crowned at the end of the night,” the release said. “Participation in this event supports the SEE Science Center’s programs and initiatives. Tickets for a foursome are $300 and include food and drink,” the release said. See see-sciencecenter.org for tickets.
The works of artists Dana DeGiulio (who “works in various media ranging from painting, drawing, video, photography, installation and writing”) and Michelle Grabner (who “shifts between painting, drawing, weaving, sculpture and installation”) are on display at Outer Space, 35 Pleasant St. in Concord, through Saturday, Dec. 19, according to outerspacearts.xyz. DeGiulio “will present works focusing on the body in space for this exhibition” and Grabner “will present an installation of hand painted porcelain sculptures of various foods such as cabbage and potatoes,” the website said. The gallery is open Saturdays, noon to 3 p.m., the website said.
The Holiday Craft & Vendor Market will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road in Tilton, according to the Tanger Outlets Facebook page. “Explore 90+ vendors, delicious treats, festive décor, jewelry, gifts, and more,” the post said.
Manchester Community Theatre Players will host a Comedy Cabaret on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 698 Beech St. in Manchester hosted by Lauren Graven, according to manchestercommunitytheatre.com.
Tickets are on sale now for the LaBelle Lights holiday attraction at the LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111 in Derry, which opens for the season on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 10, according to labellewinery.com, where you can purchase tickets and see the operation schedule as well as the schedule for special events.