County jail forum at St. Paul’s Church
Just Visiting: A Forum Concerning County Jail Incarceration in New Hampshire will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (21 Centre St.) on Saturday from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Who goes to jail in New Hampshire? Why they are in jail? What programs are available to them in jail? What helps people not return once they leave? How to volunteer? Those are just some of the topics that will be discussed.
Five experts will answer these and other questions at the workshop on jail volunteering.
For more information, visit nhchurches.org.
N.H. Council of Churches
Pierce Manse lecture series
The Brigade Lecture series continues on Thursday at the Pierce Manse with “Robert Rogers of the Rangers” presented by George Morrison, historian and photographer.
On a frontier where individualism flourished, New Hampshire’s consummate woodsman was just the leader to bring his men back safely from deep in dangerous country, even in stormy, freezing weather. “The famous Major Rogers’” renown was such that he became perhaps the single-best-known American on both sides of the Atlantic.
Programs typically occur on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., March through October at the Pierce Manse. Programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited.
Joan Woodhead
EMS services open house at NHTI
Interested in starting a career in emergency medical services (EMS)? Are you an EMT or AEMT looking to advance, or looking for a new job?
NHTI is hosting an EMS Open House and Job Fair on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon in the Student Center and Sweeney Auditorium.
Here’s a chance for potential students to learn about NHTI’s Paramedic Emergency Medicine Program, and for local EMS services and hospitals to interact with potential employees. Presentations include how to get started in EMS, and the expanding job market for paramedics.
More info can be found at nhti.edu/ems-job-fair or contact Department Head/Lead Instructor Keith Wilding atkwilding@ccsnh.edu.
Doug Schwarz
Spousal loss group begins May 10
Concord Regional VNA is offering a Spousal Loss Group on Thursdays, beginning May 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the N.H. Association of Social Workers – N.H. Office, 4 Chenell Drive #103.
These eight-week adult grief discussion groups help people who are dealing with the death of a spouse or significant other. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and challenges associated with grieving. Facilitators and participants share tools they have learned that have been helpful in their grief journey.
Registration is required. For more information, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 2828 or email carmella.dow@crvna.org.
Andy Morse
Main Street Design Guide meeting
The City of Concord is holding a public meeting on the Main Street Design Guide on May 2, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Red River Theatres to present a draft of the guide.
Downtown merchants are enouraged to attend.
City memo
Leadership Greater Concord sign-ups
Leadership Greater Concord, a 10-month program offered by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, seeks applicants committed to the Capital Region and interested in future nonprofit, community and/or town/city service.
Individuals selected for Leadership Greater Concord will enhance their civic knowledge of the area by gaining exposure to the issues, opportunities and challenges facing New Hampshire’s state capital and surrounding communities.
Participants start with an overnight retreat in September and continue with a series of monthly, day-long sessions from September to May focused on a particular aspect of Greater Concord: History; culture and the arts; livable communities and smart growth; environment and sustainability; criminal justice; communications and the media; government and politics; health and human services; education; as well as reflections and moving forward. The program concludes with graduation at the Chamber’s Pinnacle Awards Luncheon in June.
“Leadership Greater Concord is the best way to get a thorough understanding of what makes this community tick,” said Tim Sink, Chamber president. “It is the who, what, where and why of Greater Concord.”
For more about Leadership Greater Concord and an application, visit ConcordNHChamber.com/Leadership.
The deadline to apply is May 18 at 5 p.m.
Kristina Carlson
Dog license renewals due
The deadline to license your dog is approaching. Dog licenses should be renewed by Monday. Residents may renew in person in the City Clerk’s office, by mail or through the city’s online bill pay module on the city website.
Licenses may only be issued if current rabies information is on file. Email the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@concordnh.gov or call them at 225-8500 if you are unsure as to whether or not current information is on file.
Owners who license a dog after May 31 are subject to additional fees. If you are no longer required to license a dog with the city (because you relocated or no longer have your pet), contact the City Clerk’s Office so they can update their records. The City Clerk’s Office is located at City Hall, 41 Green St., and is open 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 6 p.m. on Thursdays.
City memo
Classes at N.H. Federal Credit
N.H. Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education (47 N. Main St.) is hosting a pair of classes over the next week.
On Saturday, learn all about Retirement in 8 Easy Steps from 9 a.m. to noon.
This course will go over the most important steps to consider when planning for retirement. You will receive a free copy of the book Retirement Planning in 8 Easy Steps by Joel Kranc.
On May 2, Paying for College is the topic of the day.
Are you the parent of a high school student? If you’re thinking about sending your child to college or are looking for information on how to do so and pay for it, join us for a presentation to help you prepare.
There is a nominal fee to reserve your seat for both classes, which will be fully refunded when you attend the class. Non-attendance will result in the forfeiture of your seat reservation fee. Classes are open to the public.
Michele Perry
Leaf collection, hydrant flushing
The City of Concord has begun both its spring leaf collection program and hydrant flushing.
The spring leaf collection started Monday and will continue for six weeks through June 2. Concord residents with curbside trash and recycling collection can place an unlimited amount of leaves and grass clippings curbside by 7 a.m. on their trash collection day for collection during the program. Leaves should not be raked freely to the curb. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable yard waste bags or labeled rigid containers.
Concord General Services will be flushing hydrants for the next several weeks as part of routine maintenance to clear any sediment from water distribution pipes. Concord water customers may experience low water pressure and discoloration when flushing is occurring in their area.
If discoloration occurs, customers should run their tap water on cold until the water runs clear. Residents should avoid doing laundry during their scheduled flushing time.
A new flushing schedule will be posted online each week for water customers to find when flushing will occur in their area. Find weekly schedules and more at concordnh.gov/springoperations.
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