Senior section: July
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association 224-4093 The following senior health clinics are being offered in Concord. Blood pressure checks are free; all other services are $10. Call to make an appointment. – July 1 from 1-4 p.m., July 9 and 23 from 9 a.m.-noon and July 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church Outreach Center, 21 Centre St. – July 7 from 9 a.m.-noon and July 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Horseshoe Pond...
Introducing: The Green Team
While most of us are groggily driving to work, deleting spam from our work e-mail or catching up on the latest gossip news (what, you don't check the entertainment headlines first thing in the morning?), a group of teens are wielding rakes and shovels to help make the city a more beautiful place. The summer program, known as the Green Team, is the brainchild of Groundwork Concord, a now defunct organization whose mission was to...
Extra credit for recyclers
At the recycling education meetings held May 16 in Concord, I faced a crowd at Beaver Meadow Golf Course with a lot of questions. One gentleman in particular was determined to play “Stump the Recyclinator.” He entered the room with his breakfast in tow and wondered whether its components could be recycled. I have previously addressed his question regarding the foil seals on yogurt containers (yes, they can when rinsed). I can now...
The Insider predicts your future . . . because we can
Wondering what’s in store for you this summer, Concord? Well, wonder no more! We whipped up some summer horoscopes for you. No, we don’t have any professional training in astrology, but we do have professional training in making stuff up. Plus, we won’t charge you $4.99 a minute for our nonsense. In fact, we’re proud to give you nonsense free of charge, every week! So, sit back, relax and enjoy your summer horoscopes, readers. If any...
An update from the Green Team
The Green Team, a group of teens doing groundwork around the city this summer, will be sending us weekly updates on what they've been up to. Here's a look at their first week on the job. For more on the Green Team, turn to page 10. This week we spent two days working at White Park planting daylilies, ornamental grass, azaleas and a tree at the entrance to the parking lot. Local landscape architect Johanna Kuss helped us plan...
Ask the Elders: Library use
Dear Elders, With all the information available on the internet now, do you feel there is a need for a “traditional” library anymore? Or are they obsolete? Which do you use most? – A researcher Roioli Schweiker Dear Researcher: Not everybody uses the library books for research! Probably only a small percentage any more. However, people will be reading printed books for years and enjoying the art and lectures. Some people seldom read...
Pick of the week
Concord's pay-as-you-throw program begins the week of July 6. Get up to speed by watching this short informational program on Channel 17 everyday this week at 5:30 p.m. Also, watch the Beaver Meadow School's fifth-grade graduation every day this week on Channel 6 at 6:30 p.m. Don't forget to tune in to Channel 22, too. See what some of your friends and neighbors are producing every week on your community channels. Then...
A super cute shower
Join staff and volunteers at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, 545 Route 101, Bedford, for the league's annual Kitten Shower on July 25, from noon to 5 p.m. Speak with one of the league's foster families, meet kittens of all ages, learn about kitten development and behavior, enjoy the volunteer-run bake sale, check out the great raffle items and possibly adopt a kitten on that day! Each shower participant will...
Love the mountains? Well, here's your chance to help one
One of New Hampshire's most well-loved mountains needs your help. Mount Monadnock's trails were heavily damaged during the December 2008 ice storm, and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is organizing a cleanup effort. Forest society staff and volunteers will be joined by others from Eastern Mountain Sports from July 11 through 15 to clear and mark trails, cut brush, move fallen trees and rebuild water...
Book of the week
To celebrate the Fourth of July this year, Uncle Sam told us that you should visit the Concord Public Library. He also wanted us to tell you that you can find more information about the library by visiting onconcord.com/library. An Apple a Day: The Myths, Misconceptions and Truths about the Food We Eat Joe Schwarcz 2009, 354 pages Nonfiction Did you know that saccharine is a coal-tar by-product? Or that apples naturally contain more...
Bee-utiful
Where would we bee without Debbie LaValley, who sends us one great picture after another? Get it? Bee? Sigh . . . we are too clever for our own good. Send your nature photos to news@theconcordinsider.com.
New summer hours at the library
The following hours are currently in effect at the Concord Public Library and Penacook branch: Main library Monday: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Penacook branch Monday: 2:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon Please note that the library will be closed on July 3 and 4. For more information on...
Celebrate July 4
Despite budget cuts, the July 4 celebration at Memorial Field will continue this year. The Duprey Cos., Nassau Broadcasting Partners, Telestar Fireworks Co. and Lincoln Financial Group Foundation will be picking the $15,000 tab. (Thanks, guys, you're the best!) Admission is $2 per person at the gate. Vendors will start serving food at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 DJ Nazzy will will have you have movin' and groovin'. The...
