The Main Street Drummer
By JAMES W. SPAIN For the Insider Back in the 1700s in the city of Boston, merchants were prospering, and the King of England desired his share of that prosperity. The British government decided to make the American colonies pay a large share of the war debt from the French and Indian War. Through the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and other taxes, the British tried to collect taxes that the American people considered harsh. Colonists revolted...
Kait Gallagher has made giving back her career
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Kait Gallagher. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 34. Where do you live? Concord, NH. Where do you currently work? Concord Coalition to End Homelessness, as the Director of Development & Communications. Tell us a...
June activities and events at the Fells
First Thursday Hike at The Fells: Thursday, June 6, 11 a.m. This informal, moderate walk is an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and perhaps discover something new about the property once owned by the John Hay family. Members: free, non-members: included with regular admission fee. No registration required. Meets at The Fells Kiosk. http://www.thefells.org Special Presentation with Ralph Nurnberger...
Be the Change: A collaborative choral festival
Be the Change: A Collaborative Choral Festival This special event, held June 1, at 4 p.m. at Concord’s South Congregational Church, features these Concord Community Music School ensembles: Canterbury Singers (Kathy Southworth, Director), Northern Lights Women’s Vocal Ensemble (Peggo Horstmann Hodes, Director), Purple Finches Youth Chorus (Maria Isaak, Director), Songweavers Women’s Chorus (Jennie O’Brien, Director), Songweaver...
Community Bridges community yard sale
Stop by and check out all the good stuff available for sale on June 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of June 8. Setup is 7 a.m. at 162 Pembroke Rd. Concord. We will have multiple families and groups selling their wares, raffles from local businesses, a 50/50 raffle, and a rummage table — the proceeds benefiting support families and community members connected to community bridges. Do you have items you don’t need anymore but...
Native Plant Sale & Spring Craft Fair
Join the New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center for their Native Plant Sale and Spring Craft Fair on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up on pollinator safe, native plants and shrubs that support our native pollinators and wildlife while also supporting local artisans by shopping their quality, handmade crafts. Bagley Pond Perennials and Fassett Farm Nursery will be here with a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for...
Books as Art: “Building Books 2” exhibit and zine workshop at Twiggs Gallery
“Building Books 2” is a traveling exhibition of unique artist books organized by members of the New England Book Artists (NEBA) at Twiggs Gallery (254 King Street in Boscawen). Open to the public, the exhibit opens with a free zine-making workshop from 12 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 followed by an artists’ reception from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit runs through July 14. Artists’ books are works of art that utilize the form of the book...
