Last chance for Mothers Day greetings!
Mothers Day is coming up, and we’ve got a great way to tell your mom how much you appreciate her. In the May 5 edition of The Insider, we’ll print your shout-out to mom and a photo – just visit our form online at http://www.theconcordinsider.com/content/tribute-mom. This could be the best Mothers Day surprise EVER! Plus, there’s no charge! How’s that for a bargain? The deadline for submissions is May...
There’s something for everyone at the Penacook Community Center!
Tucked away on Community Drive is Penacook’s best-kept secret – the Penacook Community Center. Deb Cuddahy, executive director, says it’s a “community for all ages.” She’s not kidding – the center offers programs for ages 3 to 103, from day care for the wee ones to Monday night dinners for seniors. The center itself was built more than 55 years ago by Penacook residents. The process must have been like a modern-day barn raising –...
Skateboard tree mystery solved
Last week, we printed a photo of a curious-looking tree next to the skateboard park at Everett Arena. The tree is adorned with pieces of broken skateboards and sneakers, some of which made it pretty high up on the tree, defying the laws of physics. Or something like that. We asked if you knew anything about it. Mel Nelson came to the recuse with this letter: Dear Insider, Recently, my curiosity overtook me and I sought out a skater...
Concord High: leading green
Concord High School will be celebrating Earth Day, April 29. Students in the Earth Service Corps group have been busy with projects to raise environmental awareness among their classmates. They have collected 200 cell phones to recycle. They are working to reduce the amount of Styrofoam products used in the cafeteria. Display boards will provide information on recycling and living green. Students can even learn about composting. The...
Attention hungry prom goers!
Last year, the Revelator spent some time tracking down restaurants that were open late and could accommodate after-prom gatherings. Uno Chicago Grill stepped up to the plate and invited prom revelers to come to the restaurant, and even said parents could decorate beforehand. We got word that Unos is offering the same invite this year. Should groups swing by after prom, the restaurant will stay open until 1 a.m. Reservations are not...
Meet Bruschi!
Jim Taber sent us this photo of Bruschi, owned by the Foote family in Concord. We don’t know where Bruschi is driving off to, but hopefully it’s somewhere with lots of treats.
Take part in Electronics Recycling Day at NHTI!
NHTI’s Environmental Action Club is sponsoring an electronics recycling day on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of your old electronics, including computers, monitors, TVs and more. A truck will be stationed in NHTI’s parking lot B to collect your equipment. There is no charge for computers, computer accessories and other electronics. A small fee of $8 to $12, depending on...
Poetry and a planning board meeting?!?!
Lots of wonderful programming on Concord TV this week. Our picks are: On Public Access Channel 22, watch the taping of “Dogs’ Night Out: Three Great Poets,” sponsored by the Concord Monitor, on May 2 at 9:30 p.m. On Government Channel 17, there are four excellent choices: – On April 28 at 6:30 p.m., Concord TV will air its annual budget presentation, live. – On April 29 at 7 p.m., see what happened as House Bills 1 and 2...
City Briefly
Q&A time Tom talks Fisherville We got a letter from a person (who would like to remain anonymous) about the work being done on Fisherville Road. She wrote: You keep mentioning that the road work along Fisherville Road is getting its finishing touches. Is this really the best it’s going to be? There are several areas where the new pavement has been torn up by snow plows, water freezing, daily use or whatever. You can see the old...
Ask the Elders: Memories of prom
Dear Elders, You cute Elders look rather happy. Were you always like that for the most part? Like, say, did you all go to your high school senior prom and have a ball? With whom? And, if not, why not? Signed, A Wallflower Steve Leavenworth Dear Wallflower, Yes, I have been generally happy most of my life. Yes, I went to the senior prom in high school. Her name was Lorna. We split up that night. After the war, I met up with a friend...
Book of the week
If you like the sound of this book, check it out at the Concord Public Library. If you have no clue what the Ender series is, don’t worry – the library has many other series (and non-series) to choose from. For more information, visit onconcord.com/library. Ender in Exile Orson Card 2008, 377 pages Orson Scott Card has added another title to the Ender series, and as usual, it fulfills expectations. This novel, while it can be read on...
It's sculpture season!
Set apart from Concord's bustling streets lies a place where art and nature mix beautifully: the Mill Brook Gallery. Pam Tarbell, owner and director, has been running the gallery for 13 years. Her collection includes abstract and contemporary works by regional and national artists. An artist herself, Tarbell's own painting is bright and vivid, grabbing attention through her use of color. Bright blues and subtle greens drew...
Concord Police log
April 5 “Honey, come on” At 1:27 a.m., Officer Joseph Pitta was in a marked cruiser at the corner of Capitol Street and North Main Street when he heard a woman shouting. According to his report, he saw a woman and man walking south in front of Eagle Square. The woman was shouting at the man, and Pitta heard the man say, “Honey, come on.” Pitta wrote that the woman then turned and ran toward the man and punched him, hit him with her...
Before you run off to Hollywood . . .
Any Concord resident or nonprofit who wants to learn how to produce a program for Concord TV can sign up for a free orientation on May 7 at 6 p.m. Call Doris at 226-8872 to reserve your spot. Concord TV will also offer classes in May. The cost is $25, but the fee can be waived in exchange for volunteer help on productions. Sign up for “Intro to Camera” class on May 14 or May 28, at 6 p.m. Learn the operation of the Canon...
Stamp out hunger
The National Association of Letter Carriers, The United Way of Merrimack County and The Capital Region Food Program will partner for the annual nonperishable food drive, Stamp Out Hunger. On May 9, postal carriers will pick up nonperishable food items when delivering mail during normal Saturday operations in areas with zip codes beginning with 033. Later that afternoon, donated food will be sorted by United Way of Merrimack County...
Help out and rock out
Musicians wanted for the Grappone Automotive Cross Country 5K on May 17 at 10 a.m. To make the course even more of a thrill, we are looking for some musicians to play along the course at Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road. Come inspire the 5k runners with your own special brand of music! For more information, contact Maisie Keith Daly at 783-9077, ext. 284 or e-mail mkdaly@shakers.org. Canterbury Shaker...
Everyday heroes at Horseshoe Pond Place
Colette Farland-Vogt (right), senior services director of Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Resource Center, gives Elizabeth Chisholm a great big hug as a thank-you for being an outstanding volunteer during a special luncheon on April 22. Helpers like Elizabeth were honored as part of National Volunteer Week.
Want a deal?
Grace Episcopal Church is holding a yard sale May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ashworth residence, 2 Tow Path Lane, rain or shine. Proceeds from the sale will support the church's commitment to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals to improve social and economic conditions in the world's poorest countries. Expect to find antique dishes, an entertainment center, a TV, an electric lawnmower, housewares, a gas room...
Conversation starter of the week:Your first bicycle . . . or tricycle
A few weeks ago, we asked readers to submit their answers regarding our conversation starter of the week: your first bicycle. Wendy Woodman was kind enough to share with us her memory of her first tricycle. Thanks, Wendy! “My first tricycle was, in my mind, the coolest thing on earth. It was a pretty shade of green and it had a step on the back so that I could bring a friend along for the ride. I loved riding that thing up and...
New springtime hours at the library!
We don't care what the calendars say . . . it's not officially spring until the Concord Public Library announces its springtime hours! Spring hours begin on May 1. Here they are: Sunday: closed Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Okay, now that we've said that, you may now resume your springtime activities (i.e. purchase capris,...
Dinner with the animals: update
The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA's fifth annual Dinner with the Animals held April 17 at the Grappone Conference Center was a success! Approximately 250 animal lovers attended the event, compared to 230 people last year. With all proceeds benefiting the shelter, it's good to know that people still have plenty of love for the animals, despite the poor economy. A few furry friends attended the social hour, allowing those in...
The Common Man helps with hunger beyond its restaurants doors
The Common Man family of restaurants has donated $22,000 to the New Hampshire Food Bank and dedicated hundreds more to assist the nonprofit in ending hunger in New Hampshire. Common Man CEO Jason Lyon and more than 40 members of the restaurant company's management team visited the food bank and made the donation during a presentation to the organization's volunteers and staff. Lyon said proceeds from a charity coupon book...
