Concord, meet Kaylee Lane: all-around good kid and dedicated dancer
It’s not often that adults consider an 11-year-old to be a role model – it’s usually the other way around. But Kaylee Lane, a 6th grader at Rundlett Middle School, is definitely worth looking up to, no matter your age. Recently, Kaylee was accepted to a jazz and ballet summer intensive program held at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. The four-week program is more than just dance classes – Kaylee will also learn...
Book of the week
Visit concordpubliclibrary.net to peruse the online card catalog. “Energy Every Day” Ron Woods and Chris Jordan 2010, 235 pages Nonfiction The authors of this well-researched book aim to help inpiduals of all ages increase their personal energy levels. The book consists of three distinct sections. The first section examines the importance of energy management, the roles of nutrition, hydration, sleep and movement and the...
Who are these cuties?
We have a mystery for you to solve, readers: Who are these cute kids posing in front of a fire truck (and modeling fire gear)? The photo was taken in the ’60s or ’70s, if that helps narrow it down. If you can help identify these kiddos, e-mail news@theconcordinsider.com or call 369-3378.
Zinfandel, anyone?
File this in the category of why being an Insider is so much fun. Last Friday, we ducked out of our cubicle early to stop by the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet on Storrs Street to sample wine. Best of all, we didn’t get into any trouble for it. We were there to try the Inscription Limited Edition Old Vine Zinfandel and Petite Sirah – two varieties blended exclusively for New Hampshire by well-known vintner Michael Mondavi....
Silk production in Concord
Have you ever wondered where Silk Farm Road got its name? You probably know this road best as being home to the New Hampshire Audubon’s McLane Center. It stretches from Dunbarton Road to the Bow line, where it turns into Albin Road. It boasts a few state forests, Turkey Pond and plenty of trails. By all accounts, it should be called “State Forest Road” or “Wildlife Way.” Or maybe even “Turkey Pot Pie Lane.” (Hello, Blake’s Turkey...
Earth Day is coming up
Tired of seeing all of those kitchen leftovers from preparing meals and snacks get thrown out in the trash or eaten by critters in your makeshift composting bin in the backyard? Here’s your chance to turn those scraps into a rich soil amendment. As part of Earth Day 2010 celebrations, the Merrimack County Conservation District is participating in a statewide backyard composting bin sale. Through April 2, a home compost bin and how-to...
5 fast facts: Concord Boys & Girls Club
We attended a recent open house at the Concord Boys & Girls Club, 55 Bradley St., and not only had a great time (they gave us cookies!) but learned quite a bit about the club. Here are five things we didn’t know prior to our visit: – The club was founded in 1944 by the Concord Police Department as a way to keep boys out of trouble. – The club has three locations: Concord, Allenstown and Hopkinton. An average of 225...
Join the ‘Split and Swap’ committee
The Perennial Exchange will fill the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., parking lot on May 8 from 8 a.m. to noon, with the 10th annual “Split and Swap” event. The Split and Swap gathers hundreds of area gardeners to share plants and know-how. Affordable annuals and Mothers Day mugs will also be on sale. If you’d like to be part of the committee, contact Karon Devoid at 228-2737 or...
NHHEAF gives students the opportunity to take it to the bank
The NHHEAF Network Organizations launched the second round of the “Take it to the Bank Scholarship Giveaway,” awarding New Hampshire students with $1,000 in college scholarships. One winner will be chosen each month from January through October. To apply for the scholarship, students should visit nhheaf.org/take_it_to_the_bank.asp. Elizabeth Ireland, a resident of Concord, was the November winner. Elizabeth is a freshman at the New...
Hear from the city’s best and brightest
Each month, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly networking meetings for young professionals. The Concord Young Professionals bring together movers and shakers in town, lets them mingle, and feeds them appetizers – it’s not a bad deal. The next meeting will be held April 21 at New Hampshire Distributors, 65 Regional Drive, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information and to register, visit...
A question about robins
Paul, One day as I was looking out my kitchen window, I observed an interesting scene going on in my backyard. A bunch of robins were on the ground underneath a crab apple tree eating. Along came a squirrel that decided to join them. The robins didn’t seem to mind – they just kept on feasting away. Two blue jays flew into the tree and as soon as the squirrel realized that they were there, it ran up the tree and chased the blue jays...
Police log
‘What beer?’ Colleen Collins, 45, of Concord was arrested on March 21 on charges of theft, possession of an open container on private property and breach of bail conditions. According to Officer Melissa Pfefferle’s report, she was dispatched to the Hess station on North Main Street around 4:10 p.m. for a report that a woman had stolen a can of beer. A Hess employee described the woman as wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and said she...
Get to know Concord Community TV
In a world where 24 hours worth of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute, Concord TV is helping the community stay on top of the trend with training and opportunities to develop skills. The local access station is doing big things for residents, nonprofits and businesses and wants you to know about it. The station was founded 10 years ago in a 950-square-foot space at Concord High School. The room housed the studio, control room,...
