The only thing you’ll get hit with at Title Boxing Club is the fitness bug
It’s noon on a Wednesday, and the music is pumping inside the recently opened Title Boxing Club in the Capitol Shopping Plaza on Storrs Street. And when we say pumping, we mean the people trying to pick out shoes in Payless next door could probably hear the words loud and clear – along with the voice of head trainer Paul Gaffney. Gaffney is pushing his group of six kickboxers to push through the pain and tiredness that the non-stop 60...
Aerospacefest June 13 at Discovery Center
On Saturday, June 13, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center will host Aerospacefest 2015, a fun festival filled with engaging science and engineering activities, film premiere, real astronauts, live animal shows and much more. The event will mark the 25th anniversary of the Discovery Center, founded as the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium. Special guest will be NASA Astronaut Rick Linnehan, who will speak on living and working in space...
Good Life to hold second anniversary party
Participants, friends and family, partners, members of the community, and supporters are invited to help us celebrate Good Life Programs & Activities second anniversary. The evening will be held June 17 at Good Life Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St. location, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. There will be cocktails & hors d’oeuvres from 5 to 6:30 p.m., where one of the senior volunteers will receive The GoodLife: Senior...
Healthy living officially sprung at the Co-op’s annual fair last week
The Co-op held its annual Spring Into Healthy Living Fair on May 16, and as usual it was a veritable smorgasboard of fun and good health and big crowds.
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 02 Jun 2015
Who said you can’t teach an old dog new geneology research techniques? Someone who didn’t know stuff, that’s who. Because this is Lily, the Concord Public Library’s reading dog (she is part of the library’s Paws for Pages program as a therapy dog) brushing up a bit on her own geneology during a break at work. Thanks for the pic, @concordnhlibrary! Don’t forget to tag us when you post, readers – it’s #concordinsider. We’ll find the...
Road Warrior Ride to make stop in Concord
The Road Warrior Foundation is hosting an event that will bring eight wounded veterans cross country on Can-Am Spyder Roadster RTs, from Valcourt, Canada to Key West, Fla. from June 5-12. The Road Warriors will be arriving in Concord with a welcome rally being planned for Friday, June 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Courtyard Concord. This epic 2,000-mile event, called the Road Warrior Ride, will take eight days to complete and serve as an...
Parks and rec sign sponsorship agreement
The City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department and ConvenientMD recently signed a sponsorship agreement. The annual value of this agreement is $5,500 for five years with a mutual agreement to extend for an additional five year period. ConvenientMD will provide the Concord Parks and Recreation Department with 1,000 free sports/school/camp physical exam vouchers. The department will be passing these vouchers out to all summer camp...
Girls iguana have fun – Tue, 02 Jun 2015
Super cute kids wearing identical shirts alert! Leah and Sarah Burke of Bedford get hugs from Lil’ Iguana outside Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt before last Thursday’s Rock n’ Race in Concord. Based in Nashua, Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation is a non-profit organization that uses prevention programs to keep children safe from abduction, sexual abuse, child predators and serious accidental injuries in an effort to have children...
VNA’s ‘Spirituality and Faith’ program Monday
Concord Regional VNA is offering a free presentation “Spirituality & Faith at End of Life” Monday, June 8, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at United Church of Penacook, Penacook Community Center Senior Program, 21 Merrimack St. When someone we loved dies, it is inevitable that questions of faith and spirituality arise. For some faith is challenged, for some it is dashed, for some it is a comfort, and for some it is a new exploration. Join...
Weighted blankets donated to hospital
Concord Hospital Associates has donated 100 weighted blankets to the hospital, to comfort patients and help them heal, in the hospital and at home. The weighted blankets are cotton blankets with sewn-in channels or slots that hold weighted tubes often filled with rice or buckwheat. The weight doesn’t just keep patients warm. It can keep them calm, which is very important for those recovering from illness or injury. “The sensory impact...
Ken Harvey uses his camera to capture some breathtaking views
The Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests (54 Portsmouth St.) is currently home to an exhibit of Merrimack photographer Ken Harvey’s work from his many travels. The selection of 21 photographs will be up through June 26.
Sign up to exhibit at the chamber’s Tri-City Expo
The Tri-City Expo, a joint effort between the Greater Nashua, Manchester and Concord chambers of commerce, will be held at the Radisson Hotel Manchester on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. Recently named New Hampshire’s “Best Networking Event” by New Hampshire Business Review, the Tri-City Expo will feature over 200 New Hampshire businesses in New Hampshire’s largest business-to-business expo.If you are interested in exhibiting,...
Five Rivers to host bald eagle presentation
As bald eagles rear this year’s chicks right here in the Capital region, Five Rivers Conservation Trust will hold its annual gathering of members and friends and host a special presentation about the recovery of Bald Eagles in New Hampshire and in the Five Rivers’ region. On Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m., at Havenwood Heritage Heights, Five Rivers will briefly recap its successful year and introduce Chris Martin, N.H. Audubon’s...
If you’re looking for a motivating workout, meet Paul Gaffney
Paul Gaffney is the head trainer at the recently opened Title Boxing Club in the Capitol Shopping Plaza, and also just so happens to moonlight as a mixed martial arts fighter. So last week, we sat down with Gaffney (where no ring was in walking distance in case he had the inclinations to show off some moves) to ask him a few questions about his role as a trainer and the life of a MMA fighter.What made you want to become an MMA...
Nominations sought for Governor’s Arts Awards
As part of its 50-year celebration of supporting the arts in New Hampshire, the N.H. State Council on the Arts is seeking nominations for the 2015 Governor’s Arts Awards. The awards, which are nonmonetary, publicly recognize outstanding contributions made by inpiduals, organizations and communities that have reached distinguished levels of achievement as they support the cultural life of our state. Categories for the 2015 Governor’s...
When we heard tiger was on the golf course, we didn’t expect Digger
Digger may be a tiger, but he’s no Tiger Woods. Actually, he kind of is – they’ve both won the same amount of important golf tournaments in the last seven years or so. Maybe Mr. Woods should try rocking a neon vest when he’s on the course; it seemed to work for Digger, who performed well –”under par, obviously,” according to Alex McIntire of Louis Karno & Co. He was there to promote the Red, White and Blue tournament over...
Tools for caregivers program begins June 2
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a six-week program that empowers family caregivers of adults to take better care of themselves. The program takes place on Tuesdays beginning June 2 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Horseshoe Pond Place, Senior Resource Center, 26 Commercial St., Suite 105 in Concord. Learn tools to help reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, establish balance in...
Did reader Jane Miner find proof in Concord that we’re not alone?
Jane Miner and company were birding at Horseshoe Pond recently when they stumbled upon this scene, which is pretty clearly evidence of alien life, if you ask us. She agreed. Well, maybe. Either that or the circus was in town when nobody was looking. “What do you think it is?” Miner asked via email. “Our theories are: an alien space vehicle or a really, really big elephant. I think an investigation by the Insiders is in order.” If by...
Concord Public Library Book of the Week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net and visit us on Tumblr (reading-rumblr.tumblr.com and concordteens.tumblr.com) and Facebook (facebook.com/ConcordPublicLibrary).The Dark Heart of FlorenceMichele Giuttari2013, 371 pagesFictionChief Superintendent Michele Ferrara is back after being wounded during the capture of a notorious murderer who had terrorized Florence for months. But it...
Copoco is a hidden gem in Concord, but not after you read this
Psst, we’ve got a little secret for you. Actually, some people call it one of the best-kept secrets in Concord, but it won’t be for long once you keep reading. Anyway, if you’ve ever been driving along Little Pond Road, say between Thackeray and Fisk roads, and either not paying attention to the road (which is extremely frowned upon), or just daydreaming in the passenger seat, you’ve probably caught a quick glimpse of what looks like...
Girls on the Run Spring 5K slated for June 7
One thousand girls, 240 volunteer coaches and approximately 1,000 other runners will descend upon Concord’s Memorial Field for the Girls on the Run New Hampshire Spring 5K Celebration on Sunday, June 7. Event activities begin at 8 a.m. and the noncompetitive run will start at 9:30 a.m. More than 2,500 participants are expected to run a 3.1-mile route starting at Memorial Field. Many of the runners are girls in grades 3 through 5 who...
Charlie Cole won’t do the no plants dance, even after working all day
Each month, the Concord Young Professionals Network spotlights one of its up-and-comers. This month, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Charlie Cole of Cole Gardens.Where do you live? Concord.Where do you currently work? Cole Gardens.Where did you go to school? Endicott College.What do you like to do for fun? I’m looking forward to getting out on the golf course. The course is a great place to catch up with friends for a few...
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 02 Jun 2015
This photo depicts Concord when it was originally constructed using only those tiny Monopoly houses as models for buildings. It’s actually a shot of the Abbot and Downing grounds, circa 1920. Thanks to reader Earl Burroughs for the photo and to Monopoly for that awesome dude with the cane and sweet, sweet mustache.
This week in Concord history
May 26, 2003: Just about the only full-fledged Memorial Day parade is the procession of cars, complete with trailers and car-top carriers, heading south down Interstate 93, calling an early end to the rainy holiday weekend. Cities and towns around the state either downscale Memorial Day ceremonies and parades, cram events indoors or cancel them altogether.May 26, 1944: After several destructive incidents, the police join school...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell makes the city memo chase chickens through the backyard, drink raw eggs and run up the steps of the State House to the sound of motivational music. When it gets to the top, it jumps up and down and shouts out in excitement. Turns out it’s yelling this week’s memo!You down with opp?Nope, just our ownThe Public Properties Division of the General Services Department has been very busy maintaining the...
Concord Area Transit joining ‘Dump the Pump’
With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, Concord Area Transit (CAT) announced that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 10th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 18 and offer free rides. The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit.” Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2015 National...
Friday night Magic is kind of a thing at Double Midnight Comics
It’s Friday night and the back room of Double Midnight Comics is a battlefield. Lives are being taken left and right and nobody seems to have any interest in stopping it. Actually, it’s kind of encouraged. No, this isn’t some sort of Night at the Museum type occurrence where superheroes and villains have come alive to square off in a fight to the death. This is just what happens every Friday from 7 p.m. to about midnight. It’s Magic...
VNA’s ‘Remembering Our Fathers’ program June 16
Concord Regional VNA is offering “Remembering Our Fathers” on Tuesday, June 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St. in Concord. As Father’s Day approaches, join us to support and encourage one another. Connect with others who are facing Father’s Day without their fathers and learn ways of coping with your loss. We encourage you to bring along a photo of your father, as we set aside time to honor...
Nothing like a leisurely inside stroll to get in your daily exercise
We all need exercise in some way, shape or form. Isn’t that how we stay away from ending up a certain shape that’s reminiscent of a beach ball? But when you get a little further along in life, staying active is even more important – not only for your health, but the social side of things. So when Becky Bukowski joined the Concord Parks and Recreation Department as the senior programming coordinator, she held a focus group. She wanted...
