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Published: 8/1/2023 10:15:38 AM

Michael Tougias presents 'The Finest Hours'

What: The Epsom Library hosts Michael Tougias as he presents his book "The Finest Hours" and discusses his new book "Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds."

When: Aug. 5, at 10 a.M.

Where: Epsom Public Library, 1606 Dover Road, Epsom

Info: epsomlibrary.Com

'Educating Rita'

What: Creative Ambitions Performance Studio of NH, a new professional theatre company in the Granite State, will premiere its second production, "Educating Rita" by Willy Russell. "Educating Rita" explores the intricacies of the human experience during a year spent in the lives of two starkly different people. Rita is a 29-year-old working-class hairdresser who desperately wants to further her education and improve her lot in life, while Frank is a jaded, 50-something university lecturer with a drinking problem. Rita enrolls in weekly, one-to-one English Literature tutorials, and gets Frank as her teacher.

When: Aug. 4 through Aug. 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.M., Sundays at 2 p.M.

Where: Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Road, in Concord

Info: Tickets are $22 for adults; $19 for members, seniors, and students; and $16 for senior members. Call 603-715-2315 or visit hatboxnh.Com.

Auditions for 'The Sound of Music'

What: The Community Players of Concord will present Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "The Sound of Music" Nov. 17, 18, and 19.

When: Auditions for the show will take place Aug. 13 and 14 for adults, and Aug. 20 and 21 for ages 15 and under).

Where: Players' Studio at 435 Josiah Bartlett Road in Concord

Info: Visit communityplayersofconcord.Org/auditions or contact director Cindy Dickinson at (603) 924-1925 or cdcarolinablue@gmail.Com.

'Nunsense II: The Second Coming'

What: The Little Sisters of Hoboken, those humble nuns with a touch of show biz flair, return in style with 'Nunsense II: The Second Coming.' Presenting a high-spirited and zany "Thank You Program" for their many supporters, the sisters sing and dance their way across the Mount St. Helen's stage.

When: Aug. 11 at 7 p.M., Aug.12 at 2 p.M. And 7 p.M. And Aug.13 at 2 p.M.

Where: The Majestic Theatre Studios, 880 Page St., Manchester

Info: Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors 65 and above, and youth 17 and under, and can be purchased by calling 669-7469 or visiting majestictheatre.Net.

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3 Things To See In Episode 1

Natterjack toads (Epidalea calamita)

Commonly known as the 'running' toad, they spend their winters and the peaks of summer underground, sleeping in sandy burrows to escape the extreme weather. Combined with the fact that they require a highly specialised environment to survive, spotting them in the wild can be almost impossible. Living in shallow sandy dunes where the grass grows to just the right height, Natterjacks are finding the North Wales coast near the Dee Estuary to be a sanctuary that supports the slightly above-average temperatures they require, and in this episode we see the toads wake up from their seasonal slumber and begin the quest to find a mate, by whatever means necessary. With less than 300 of these toads in Wales you're far more likely to hear one than see one, as their mating calls can be heard from over a mile away.

Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis)

In the scorching sand dunes of Ynys Las, just north of Aberystwyth, lives Wales's very own wild dragon. Male sand lizards are a vivid green colour and can reach up to 20cm, whilst the females are less dramatic in colour and spend more of their time hiding underground. Sand lizards require a mix of mature grass and vegetation as well as open, sunny, sandy areas to lay their eggs. Sand lizards were extinct in Wales until the early 2000s when they were re-introduced to the area by conservation charities. Now, it seems they are here to stay, as the coastal climate of sunny West Wales provides the perfect environment for them to call Wales home once again! The population of sand lizards in West Wales is ever increasing, thanks to the hard work of the conservationists and experts involved in their re-introduction. Their West Wales abode is not without its dangers however… as you'll see in episode 1.

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix)

Internationally renowned for their lekking behaviour that sees them gather in groups and strut their stuff to find a mate; their breeding display is more akin to a wild-west shootout than a North Wales hillside. These flamboyant birds battle and brawl their way through the spring months in the hope of finding a female to breed with. There are only a few hundred of these birds in Wales, and they fly into the leks from the surrounding areas. Episode 1 sees some fowl play on the hillside - the dominant male faces a challenger for access to the prize females.

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