White Park is the place to go really fast down a hill – on a sled
The sledding hill at White Park has seen plenty of use recently thanks to Mother Nature’s string of big storms.
NHTI’s annual wheelchair charity hoops game was another slam dunk
The NHTI “All Stars” took on several teams of NHTI students in the 13th annual Wheelchair Basketball Benefit at the school Tuesday afternoon, earning a come-from-behind win thanks to a late rally.
Make use of all this snow by hitting the trails
Has all this snow gotten you a little down? We understand it can be difficult to navigate through the winter months, and we’re not even talking about trying to drive the narrow side streets as a large plow truck attempts to do the same. When you live in this winter wonderland we call New Hampshire, there’s no sense in trying to avoid it, because you might as well just find a nice bear family to hibernate with if that’s the case....
Connect Four – Tue, 10 Feb 2015
The owner of this truck managed to pull off the difficult and rare jerk driver quadruple in one simple act – parking in parts of four different parking spaces at NHTI. It’s enough to earn a gesture in which four of said gesture maker’s fingers remain down. At least the owner cleaned all the snow out of the back of the truck before pulling in.
NHTI’s annual wheelchair charity hoops game was another slam dunk
The NHTI “All Stars” took on several teams of NHTI students in the 13th annual Wheelchair Basketball Benefit at the school Tuesday afternoon, earning a come-from-behind win thanks to a late rally.
Adventure Shopping
Since Ocean State Job Lots’s slogan is ‘Adventure Shopping,’ we headed down to find the most adventurous items in the store. It’s like a safari you take right here in Concord!
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Since Ocean State Job Lots’s slogan is ‘Adventure Shopping,’ we headed down to find the most adventurous items in the store. It’s like a safari you take right here in Concord!
For Tim, basketball is easier when sitting and wheels are involved
You should have seen it. I’m flying down the court in NHTI’s Goldie Crocker Wellness Center and the pass hits me perfectly in stride. I pull up and knock down the shot. It was my only two points of the game, but they proved to be crucial in a big rally that resulted in a huge win. Now, I don’t think I mentioned that I was playing said basketball game in a wheelchair. Don’t worry; I didn’t break my leg tripping over one of Sophie’s...
Bishop Brady is hosting a basketball extravaganza, so you should go
You can get a lot for $10 these days. It would be hard to list all the great things, so we urge you to use your imagination and fill in the blanks. But on that list you may or may not have made, is there a place where you have the opportunity to watch five, count them five, high school basketball games in one day? Well if not, we do, and it just so happens to be at Bishop Brady High School this Sunday. The second annual Frank Monahan...
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Tim makes his wheelchair basketball debut.
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 10 Feb 2015
We swiped this awesome photo of downtown Concord from Rich Woodfin on Facebook. Discussion in the comment thread seems to date it somewhere in the early 1950s. The celebrated Puritan Restaurant is visible in the background, in the building labeled Concord Commercial College, which is where we assume students went to learn about advertising. The Back to the Futurey vibe of the photo was overwhelming enough we spent 10 minutes searching...
The League of Craftsmen has a new favorite color – and it’s blue
To kick off 2015 with a bang, the League of N.H. Craftsmen opened a new exhibit titled Blue: The Sky’s The Limit, which you may have guessed includes lots of cool stuff made with blue as either the star or a nice accent. The show runs through March 20 at the League Headquarters, located at 49 S. Main St.
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell straps his entire stuffed animal collection into the front of his Iditarod sled and heads out for a training run, finding the going extremely snuggly and adorable, if a little slow. He spends most of his time encouraging his team with cutesy baby talk, which translates into the city memo! Get trashy for freePurple bags up for grabsConcord General Services is bringing back the opportunity for Concord...
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To kick off 2015 with a bang, the League of N.H. Craftsmen opened a new exhibit titled Blue: The Sky’s The Limit, which you may have guessed includes lots of cool stuff made with blue as either the star or a nice accent. The show runs through March 20 at the League Headquarters, located at 49 S. Main St.
If you love kitties as much as we do, you don’t want to miss this
The Himalayan Cat Fanciers’ show returns to the Grappone Conference Center Grand Ballroom this weekend and yes, there will be lots of cute and cuddly kitties to look at. Just don’t touch, unless you ask their cat guardian nicely.The Valentine’s Day themed show will be held Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will include four rings for judging each day. There will be up to 70 cats competing in a variety of...
Instagram photo of the Week – Tue, 10 Feb 2015
Instagram user @chellsearobbin said she loves “the contrast of brick buildings with snow,” which is a good thing, because we’d say it’s gonna be pretty contrasty for the next six or eight months or so. Us? We prefer the contrast of our pasty feet and miles of blue ocean water. Which, technically, we could still get pictures of at this time of year, as long as frostbite isn’t a thing we’re worried about (note: we’re worried about it)....
Sign up for Family Fun Friday at the YMCA
All this snow making you and the kids stir crazy? Then get over to the Concord Family YMCA on Feb. 13, from 5:15-7:30 p.m. for Family Fun Friday. For just $5 per family, you can have dinner, play games in the gym, go rock climbing and splash around in our pool (first 75 people to register for swimming). You do not need to be a Y member to take part in this event, but you do need to sign up so that we know you are coming and can order...
Double feature poetry event at Gibson’s
It’s a double feature at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., on Feb. 18. Poets Tom Ragle and Robert Crawford will read first. Then we’ll have an open mic afterwards. So bring one or two short poems to read. The reading starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited and newcomers are encouraged. For further information, contact Don Kimball at prisdon@comcast.net.
Lace up the old skates and enjoy a little bit of winter’s creation
In the winter wonderland we call New Hampshire, ice is just part of the deal. It’s covering driveways, hanging off gutters and is no longer needed for the one job we like it for – keeping our drinks cold. But that’s just the view of the winter pessimist, the glass-half-empty kind of person, and you know us better than that. So instead of thinking the worst of ice, why not get out there and enjoy it? In case you didn’t know, Concord...
This Week In Concord History
Feb. 10, 1942: Robert Leon Harris, a 15-year-old student, agrees to leave Rundlett Junior High School “so as not to cause any trouble.” He is the second Jehovah’s Witness in the city to refuse on religious grounds to pledge allegiance to flag and country.Feb. 10, 1927: The Schoonmaker Chair Co. signs a seven-year contract to use New Hampshire state prison inmates to make chairs. The company will pay 15 cents per man-hour.Feb. 10,...
Wisdom Pot Luck this week at Kimby-Jenks
This month’s Wednesday’s Wisdom Pot Luck will be held Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Kimball Jenkins Estate. Anny Jones will speak on the topic, “The Joys and Sorrow of Laundry.” Wednesday’s Wisdom Pot Luck is free and open to the public and sponsored by Kimball Jenkins and Mill Brook Gallery. It is a gathering of old friends and a meeting of new friends, for a free pot luck dinner and an interesting presentation. The topics are mainly...
Final sustainability talk set for Wednesday
On Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the final part of a six-week series of discussions about sustainability facilitated by Peter Flora will be held at the Vrinda Center. These theme-based discussions have focused on the shortcomings of current global, national and local efforts to achieve sustainability and environmental responsibility as well as the need to address issues related to the CO2 tipping point. The sixth meeting will explore...
Aviation photography show at state library
“A Focus on New Hampshire Aviation: A Photography Project” will be on exhibit at the N.H. State Library in Concord through Feb. 25. A partnership of the N.H. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics, the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Institute of Art, the exhibit focuses on general aviation and includes images of aircraft, airports and people involved in the state’s aviation industry. Photography...
GLBTQ grief support group to be held Feb. 18
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering a GLBTQ Grief Support Group on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St. in Concord. Support Groups are held the third Wednesday of each month. Within a safe and confidential environment, we support one another as we mourn and heal from our common and unique losses. The group offers grieving members of the GLBTQ community a way...
Quilters Guild to host events this weekend
The Capital Quilters Guild will meet at Havenwood, 33 Christian Ave., on Friday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. All quilters and friends are welcome to attend. Charles Dunbar will be displaying his grandmother’s 1800 quilt and will discuss antique quilts. Saturday’s workshop, taught by Lorraine Buckley, will be a handbag class. To register for class, call Carole at 485-5336 or Joanne at 485-8381.
Dungeons & Dragons workshop at the library
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Are you a newcomer to the classic role-playing game or a veteran looking to understand the new edition? CPL and Double Midnight Comics welcome you to a 5th edition character building workshop, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. It will be held in the library auditorium/lower lounge and is open to teens and adults.
Submissions needed for short film festival
The N.H. Film and Television Office is now accepting submissions for the 2015 New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival. Now in its eighth year, the festival has become one of the marquee film festivals in the state, shining a spotlight on local film making and rewarding future members of the industry for their craft. All films and supporting materials must be submitted electronically or arrive at the N.H. Film and Television...
Tell ConcordTV what you like about the city
What do kids like about Concord? ConcordTV wants to find out by inviting Concord students to write a letter expressing their thoughts and feelings on what it’s like to live in the city. From the entries received, ConcordTV will select students to read their letters as part of ConcordTV’s screening of its short film, Voices of Generations, on Wednesday, April 8, at Red River Theatres, which begins at 5:30 p.m. All letters will be on...
AARP to help with tax preparation and filing
The AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation and e-filing to low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages. Your tax return will be prepared by an IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteer. You do not need to be an AARP member to schedule an appointment. Simply dial 2-1-1 to make an appointment, or schedule your own appointment online at nhtaxhelp.org at one of the following locations: Center for Health Promotion, 49 S....
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).A Tree Grows in BrooklynBetty Smith1943, 544 pagesFictionIf you haven’t read last month’s book club selection, now is the perfect time! A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, originally published in 1943, is a poignant coming-of-age...
