There's got to be a good reason why Albemarle Cady (1807-1888) is buried under one of the tallest grave stones in Old North Cemetery. Could it be the grizzly white beard he sported for so many years? Or should we point to his military achievements? Most historians would go with the latter, but sometimes you can't beat a rugged beard. The Keene native was all business during his 30 years in uniform. Cady graduated…

The Penacook Historical Society will host a baseball day at 11 Penacook St., Penacook, on Aug. 14 beginning at 10 am. There will tours of the Rolfe house and barn, baseball cards, a barn sale, baseball practice, tours of the gardens and guest speakers. Hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn and more will be available. Admission is free. Become a society member for a free dinner. For more information, contact Rick Jaques at 770-3226.

The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Concord Hospital Family Health Center and NHTI will hold a free dental clinic for children on Aug. 13. The clinic is for children ages 3 to 12 years old who live in the Concord area and are income-eligible. Dental services include exams, cleanings, fluoride and sealants. Preregistration is required. To find out if your child qualifies, call 224-4093, ext. 5815.

A flower show will be held on Aug. 20 and 21 at the New Hampshire Audubon, 84 Silk Farm Road. Hours are Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free. For more information, visit nhfgc.org.

The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors' regular monthly meeting will be held at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. All people interested in stamp collecting are invited to attend. For further information, contact Dan Day at 228-1154. The Merrimack County Conservation District is now taking orders for its annual fall bulb fundraiser. Thirty-four varieties of bulbs are available, including daffodils, tulips, crocus, lilies and more. Bulb fertilizer and New England wild bird food are also available. For more information, visit merrimackccd.org or call…

Last year, Concord resident and jewelry maker Kythryne Aisling bought this Shaker spinning wheel from Hilltop Consignments in Pembroke. According to Aisling, the wheel was built at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker community in Maine sometime between 1806 and 1814. Certain indicators helped narrow down the date. For example, the bearings where made from copper pennies – a practice that was…