5 Things: Give Blood Today, Meet Henry Homeyer

"Five Things” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance about Concord, N.H.

1. More snow? Well … weather forecasters believe the tail end of yesterday’s storm will be hanging around in the form of mixed rain and snow throughout the day. Expect temperatures to be in the mid-20s to mid-30s.
2. Give blood. The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the multipurpose room, Student Center 102, at NHTI.
3. February vacation thing to do. Children’s author Henry Homeyer will be at Gibson’s Bookstore on South Main Street reading from his new book, “Wobar and the Quest for the Magic Calumet,” at 4 p.m.
4. Harmonica film. Musician fans might want to check out the only local showing of “Pocket Full of Soul – The Harmonica Documentary” at the Cinemagic in Hooksett sponsored by the New England Soul Patrol. Tickets are $10.
5. Other stuff. The Children's Place and Parents' Education Center holds a babies and parents caregivers group at 9:30 a.m. Butter’s Food and Wine has wine tastings at 4:30 p.m. Dance Inspirations has a Zumba class at 5:45 p.m. Richard Gardzina plays at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m.

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