Women’s Fund lends hand to OutFITters
The Women’s Fund of New Hampshire has partnered with Worth Co. to donate more than 50 items of women’s professional work clothing to OutFITters Thrift Store in Concord. The intention is to put high-quality, professional clothing in the hands of women who are in need of business or interview attire but may not be able to afford department store price tags. The clothing that OutFITters has received will be available at an affordable...
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 31 Dec 2013
What with it being the holidays and all, we figured we’d give our faithful readers a week off, so we raided our own stash for this week’s photo of some festive grapey grapes at the Co-op’s Jingle Bell Bash.
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell creates an alter ego, Willomena Aspell, and tries to nominate her as a hunkette. People get suspicious when they never see Tom and Willomena in the same place, though, and he eventually gives a tearful confession that she doesn’t exist. But not before delivering the city memo in Willomena’s voice.This headline is taxingThat’s a costly punProperty owners are reminded that third quarter property tax...
Concord teenager creates art as way to deal with bullying experience
At a very young age, Amaranthia Gittens-Jones found a connection with art. Not so much in the conventional sense of going to museums and looking at famous pieces, but more in producing original work. It started with drawing variations of Pokemon characters and has blossomed into something that must be seen to truly appreciate. Gittens-Jones, now 14 years old, has grown into an artist that is starting to gain some notice around the...
Men’s grief discussion groups Jan. 9 and 23
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering Men’s Grief Discussion Groups on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Thursday, Jan. 23, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House. The ongoing drop-in grief discussion groups are designed to help men who are adjusting after the loss of a spouse or significant other. There is no registration or fee to attend. For additional information, please call 224-4093, ext. 2828, or...
Capital Quilters Guild meeting set for Jan. 10
Capital Quilters Guild will meet at Havenwood, 33 Christian Ave., on Friday Jan. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Our speaker, June Pease is an award-winning applique quilter who will present a Trunk Show. Class on Saturday, Jan. 11, will be Bev MacGown’s Mile-a-Minute, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are several slots remaining, and to register for the class call Fran at 622-0490 or Joyce at 798-5836. For Guild information, contact Jean...
Ushering in the New Year, ‘Insider’ style
In the spirit of the New Year, we took some time to reflect upon some of what’s happened during the last 12 months and to make some resolutions for the next 12.The exercise was a little easier for Tim, since for the first nine months of last year he didn’t know the Insider even existed. And for the last three he’s been working to prove to himself that it is real and he’s not on a low budget spin-off of The Office.As for Keith, the...
Falls prevention class offered by CRVNA
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering an eight-week falls prevention program, “A Matter of Balance,” that gives older adults the self-confidence to reduce their fear of falling and improve their activity levels. The program takes place on Thursdays beginning Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Florence Hodges Apartments, Community Room, 205 Loudon Road. There is no fee to attend this program and space is limited. To...
McGowan’s Love, Lust & Desire opens Jan. 28
McGowan Fine Art announces the opening of “Love, Lust & Desire.” The show will run from Jan. 28 to Feb. 14, with a reception on Jan. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. There is a snow date of Feb. 7. February is a month that inspires the romantic in all of us – but are you tired of giving the same old box of candy or vase of flowers? In celebration of Valentine’s Day, McGowan Fine Art presents “Love Lust & Desire,” an annual group show of...
Skating and skiing at Beaver Meadow
With winter upon us, Beaver Meadow is now open for ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The new skating pond is open from dawn to dusk daily (as conditions allow. No hockey is allowed. Condition updates will be posted on Parks and Rec web, concordnh.gov/recreation. If you come to skate, please park in the parking lot and walk down to the pond edge to access the pond. We have placed benches and will get picnic tables this...
Evolution Rock + Fitness birthday bash highlighted by chili cookoff
As part of its first birthday bash, Evolution Rock + Fitness held a chili cookoff.
Senior paintings on display at NHTI library through Jan. 20
The NHTI Senior Student Art Exhibition is being held in the community college’s library through Jan. 20. Three artists’ work in on display.
Evolution Rock + Fitness birthday bash highlighted by chili cookoff
As part of its first birthday bask, Evolution Rock + Fitness held a chili cookoff.
Concord's hottest hunkettes
It's our annual roundup of the hottest hunkettes in all of Concord!
Missed Connections: Actually, L.A. does sound pretty good
We at the Insider like to scour Craigslist’s Missed Connections to see if anyone in Concord wants an autographed copy of 50 Shades of Grey but is too shy to ask is finding true love online. Here, presented unedited as always, are some of the best recent entries.market basket storrs st – m4w (concord)to the very pretty young lady working at market basket. i would love to tell you everyday how beautiful i think you are and seal it...
This Week In Concord History
Dec. 31, 1999: Despite a bomb threat, First Night celebrations wrap up without incident. Enthusiasm, however, is hard to find. “It doesn’t feel like New Year’s Eve,” one would-be Concord reveler laments. “There’s not a lot going on,” another adds. “And with no snow, it’s even worse.”Dec. 31, 1869: A group of young men from Concord gathers to greet the New Year. “One raised his glass and pledged upon his honor as a man, that not a...
Woof Purr has everything you need for that special pet in your life
When Kim Beers first started making pet toys, it was because she didn’t have a lot of extra money. No, she wasn’t so strapped for cash that she couldn’t afford to supply her own pets with fun pieces of fabric to bat around the house; instead, Beers did it as a way to still give thoughtful gifts one Christmas. She was a recent University of New Hampshire graduate with a high volume of student loans to pay back. “I made some for...
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 31 Dec 2013
This photo came to us from reader Earl Burroughs, and features Butters Tavern, a famous hostelry back in the days of stage coaches and river boats, located on South Main Street opposite West Street. Fun fact: It took so long to take a photo back in those days, that couple out front left the house to pose and by the time they turned to head back, the entire structure had been overtaken by leafy greens. So they just stayed out there....
Maiden Voyage – Tue, 31 Dec 2013
Either Alice Tobin and Linda Schmidt of Concord waited a little too long to go apple picking or they’re really early. Or they simply wanted to enjoy the views at the Carter Hill Orchard following their first snowshoeing voyage of the season recently. You decide.
