Concord area businesses, volunteers honored at Pinnacle Awards
Three local businesses and a local business leader were honored June 7 at the 13th Annual Pinnacle Awards Luncheon at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The sold-out luncheon hosted 250 community, nonprofit and business leaders from the Capital Region who came to celebrate Pinnacle Award recipients nominated by peers and selected by a committee of last year’s winners.“We enjoy an abundance of civic engagement in the Capital...
Yoga and the ‘Space Between’
This week, we’ll start with the words of an ancient sage. We’ll start with the wisdom of the great yogi, Dave Matthews: “The space between the tears we cry is the laughter that keeps us coming back for more. The space between the wicked lies is the hope to keep us safe from the pain.” Dave’s are not exactly ancient words. He sang those words in 2001, on his album, Everyday. He’s a little dramatic about it, but then he’s also a...
Concord Police Department holds second annual Bike Rodeo at Steeplegate Mall
Do you remember your first bike? Where you rode it and who you rode with? On June 9, at least 100 kids got their first bike and rode with the Concord Police Department Bike Unit officers at the 2nd Annual Concord Police Department Bike Rodeo at the Steeplegate Mall. Police officers led groups of kids through stations, teaching them skills such as riding in a straight line, scanning over their shoulder while biking and avoiding hazards...
Saturday grab your reel for Free Fishing Day
Saturday is the winter Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire. State residents and nonresidents alike can fish any inland water – or saltwater – in New Hampshire that day without a fishing license. However, people participating in a fishing tournament must still hold a license, even on Free Fishing Day. Also, season dates, bag limits and all other fishing regulations must be followed on Free Fishing Day. Free fishing days are held the...
Bulletin Board: Concerts, gardening and networking event
Concert series kicks off June 26 The Summer Concerts on the Green series at Presidential Oaks kicks off June 26 and will continue weekly through Aug. 7. With the historic Odd Fellows Home as a backdrop, the public is welcome to join us and relax on the plush, green lawn in a comfortable chair while enjoying complimentary popcorn and bottled water during each performance. Opening the music season for the third consecutive year is the...
Does the governor have a good jump shot?
Gov. Chris Sununu, a group of Concord area teachers and folks from around the community will take their annual turn as the butt of jokes and basketball gaffes as they take on the high-flying Harlem Wizards at Bishop Brady High School this Saturday. The annual event is a benefit for the Tedy’s Team foundation, which was started by former New England Patriots linebacker and current TV analyst Tedy Bruschi after he suffered a stroke in...
This Week in Concord History
June 19, 1807: Parliamentary maneuvering in the Legislature results in Concord being named the capital, ending several years of roving state government. June 19, 1856: One hundred booms of the cannon in Concord celebrate the nomination of John Charles Fremont, the first Republican candidate for president. The cheer goes up: “Free Soil, Free Men and Fremont.” June 19, 2000: Residents of Hull, Quebec, pedal through downtown Concord on a...
City newsletter: Human services thanks donors and more
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: Human Services thanks donors Concord Human Services received an abundance of generosity this holiday season and would like to recognize the city employees, community partners, organizations and businesses whose benevolence helped the...
Around Town: We’ve now seen it all in this city
So one day a couple of weeks ago, we were running super late for a phone interview and instead of making up some wild and crazy excuse or trying to speed demon our way to the office, we decided to pull into the parking lot of Terrill Park and make the call. Not ideal, but at this point, we’re used to using just about anywhere as our office away from the office. On our way out of the park, we noticed something that seemed a little out...
Hear in color with Suncook concert
Live music Wednesday South Street Blues Band at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Alex Cohen at Concord Craft Brewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Mike Morris at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. April Cushman at Cheers from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Suncook Valley Chorale presents “Primary Colors in Song” at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord at 7 p.m. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, hop into a Big Yellow Taxi, and come Bob-Bob, Bobbin’ along...
Dan Szczesny to speak about book ‘The White Mountain’ at Gibson’s Bookstore
Over the course of one calendar year, journalist Dan Szczesny explored the history and mystique of New England’s tallest mountain. But Mount Washington is more than just a 6,288-foot rock pile; the mountain is the cultural soul of climbers, hikers and tourists from around the world looking to test their mettle against some of the most extreme conditions in return for a chance to be inspired by some of the most intense natural...
Rhythm of the Night returns to Audi
The capital city’s largest dance extravaganza will return to the Concord City Auditorium this weekend. The 75th anniversary of Concord’s first dance recital will be the 29th Rhythm of the Night on Saturday at 7 p.m. Dancers from eight Concord-area studios come together for one great performance. See members of Concord Dance Academy, Creative Dance Workshop of Bow, Dancesteps Etc in Epsom, Eastern Ballet Institute, Gen’s Dance Studio,...
Book of the Week: ‘American Gods’
American GodsNeil Gaiman2001, 522 pages plus additional contentMagical Realism (Fiction) The man called Shadow is due to be released from three years in prison when he is told that his wife has died, and he is sent home early in order to attend her funeral. On the way home he is waylaid by the persistent Mr. Wednesday, and given a job: “You protect me. You help me. You transport me from place to place. You investigate, from time to...
Bulletin board: CRVNA offers programs, church plays jazz
CRVNA seeks hospice volunteers Concord Regional VNA is seeking hospice volunteers especially massage and reiki volunteers, and veteran volunteers to offer support to hospice patients. The next eight-week training session starts on Friday, Feb. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St. in Concord. Hospice volunteers assist with: Offering caregiver respite Reading to hospice patients Holding a hand and...
Check out all these fun activities for the kids this summer
School is almost out, and that means thousands of school-aged kids will soon be added to the daily population for the next three months. What to do with all the extra restless bodies?We thought you’d never ask.Since we know – from experience – that kids are just bundles of endless energy, we thought we’d do all the parents out there a solid by pulling together a big package of fun stuff for the kids to get into this summer. While this...
Petar Leonard is young professional of month
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network introduces you to our “Young Professional of the Month,” Petar Leonard. Each month the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 34 years old. Where do you live? Concord, NH Where do you currently work? Orr & Reno, P.A. What’s your favorite part of your...
Get jazzed up for all the summer concerts in Concord
Now that it’s practically summer, you’re probably going to be spending a lot more time outdoors. It’s just the natural thing to do.So why not get your outdoors time in while enjoying some live music – and for free?It’s summer concert season, and it all gets going the day this paper comes out (Tuesday) with the Nevers’ Band at Eagle Square to kick off Concord’s Music Series Summer in the City.The Nevers’ Band will play on Tuesdays at...
Moment in Time
The sepia toned photograph, snow with an open sleigh, the people from the past, ready and on their way. Over the ancient roads, across each field of snow, the past simply presented, with a box camera years ago. A moment in time, just a small look, a sleigh ride, over the bridge near the brook. The sepia toned photograph, snow with an open sleigh, a cherished photograph, from yesterday. James W....
Food Snob: We tried some ice cream from the new Frekey’s Dairy Freeze in Penacook
Ice cream lovers who live in the Penacook area were no doubt bummed out last year when Summer Freeze, a classic old-school ice cream stand, never opened. The ownership group fell on hard financial times and they weren’t able to open the shop at all last summer, leaving the residents of the area with no choice but to drive into Concord proper to grab a cone or a sundae.But at long last, the drought is over and ice cream flows in the...
Read Local: ‘Celibacy – A Love Story’
‘Celibacy – A Love Story: Memoir of a Catholic Priest’s Daughter,” by Peterborough author Mimi Bull, is out now via Bauhan Publishing and is available at Gibson’s Bookstore. Born in the 1930s, a time when unmarried pregnant women were whisked off in secrecy and their babies given away, Mimi Bull grew up believing she’d been adopted by two women, a mother and daughter. Not until she was a mother herself did she learn that those...
Sofia Payne wants to sell you a travel cup
Sofia Payne wanted to do something different for Lent this year.Sure, she could have given up watching TV or eating chocolate, but the 6th grader at St. John Regional School felt it was important to use it as a way to help others.“We’re always talking about the ways we can make a difference in our communities,” Payne said of her school.And what better way then to help the Friendly Kitchen. Payne first thought of a food drive, but...
Victorian mystery has great plot
The Vanishing Man By Charles Finch 2019/ 288 pages / historical mystery Charles Lenox is a young nobleman living in London in 1853 who investigates mysteries as “a private sort of police officer.” He is asked by the illustrious Duke of Dorset to look into a theft of a painting of his great-grandfather. Charles accepts the case. But Charles is more interested in another painting that the thief has left behind. It is a smaller,...
Entertainment: It’s concerts galore – both in and outdoors
The weather has been virtually perfect lately (knock on wood!), and there couldn’t be a better time for the concert scene to really start picking up. There’s plenty of music to be heard around here this week, both indoors and under the open sky, so get out there and enjoy it. Music Tuesday Scott Solsky at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. The Nevers’ Band at Eagle Square at 7 p.m. Wednesday Paul Heckel at Hermanos at 6:30...
This week in Concord History: Jan. 15-22
Jan. 15, 1932: It’s a January thaw to remember: For the third day in a row, the temperature in Concord tops 60 degrees. Jan. 15, 1992: In a front page editorial, Union Leader publisher Nackey Loeb offers some advice to President George Bush, who is paying the state a visit: “When you are up here, please do not give us any more of this ‘not to worry’ line. It’s not much comfort to people who have lost their jobs or are scared to...
City to cut the ribbon on new pool at Keach Park
The city of Concord invites the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Bouley and Councilors Gail Matson and Candace Bouchard for a grand unveiling of the newly-renovated pool at Keach Park on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. A grand pool reopening will follow the ceremony until 7:30 p.m., hosted by Concord Parks and Recreation. Concord and Penacook residents must bring their ID for free entry. Non-residents must purchase a...
‘Art and Bloom’ returns to League gallery
The Concord Garden Club will be hosting its 18th annual Art & Bloom exhibit from Jan. 16 to 18 in conjunction with the League of N.H Craftsmen. Art & Bloom will feature floral arrangements inspired by works by League craftsmen, which are on display during the League’s winter exhibit, “Hidden Treasure.” Taking their cue from pieces in the exhibit, garden club members and local floral professionals will create floral...
Take home a piece of the Concord Theatre
Have you always wanted to own a piece of Concord history? Well grab a truck and some friends who don’t mind lifting heavy things and head on down to the old Concord Theatre at 16-18 S. Main St. on Saturday to nab some free chairs.As you’ve probably heard, the Capitol Center for the Arts is renovating the old Concord movie house and they need to make room for all the new stuff. So on Saturday, the folks at the Capitol Center are...
So much Saturday sound
Live music Wednesday Scott Solsky at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Justin Cohn at Concord Craft Brewing from 5:30 to 7:20 p.m. Thursday Ryan Williamson at Cheers from 5 to 8 p.m. Bach Lunch Lecture with Peggy Senter on “Music of Mozart, Beethoven and Bridge” at 12:10 p.m. at the Concord Community Music School. Zoo Crew at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Friday Mark Bartram at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Mikey G. at Chen Yang Li in Bow from 8 to 11 p.m. Alan...
Taste six beers and cannolis at Local Baskit
Did you know that National Cannoli Day is this Saturday? Well it is, and to celebrate, Local Baskit is hosting a cannoli and beer pairing event on Wednesday. From 5 to 7 p.m., stop by Local Baskit and try a selection of six beers to help crown the best pairing with freshly-filled cannolis. There will be beers from: Litherman’s Limited, Concord Craft Brewing, Henniker Brewing Co., Hobbs Tavern and Brewing, New Belgium Brewing and...
Some wintery announcements in Concord
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: Tree collection Christmas tree collection began Monday and will continue for two weeks in coordination with residential curbside trash and recycling collection. Residents can place Christmas trees curbside for disposal on their regular...
