Do you think Concord is a healthy community? The Concord Substance Abuse Coalition is interested in hearing your thoughts about the strengths and challenges of our community. I will lead a brief community discussion on Jan. 26 from 6:30-7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Rundlett Middle School. If you live or work in Concord, we invite you to take part in this important conversation. The Coalition will be using your input from this discussion as well as survey data to guide our work toward reducing substance use and underage drinking over the next two years. Light refreshments will be served. Please…

Find out what's going on at the Concord Public Library by watching "@ Your Library," a new show on Concord TV. Not only will you learn how to get a library card and utilize other library services, you'll also find out about some of the librarians' favorite books, all of which can be borrowed from the library's collection. Watch it on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. on Channel 17. For more information about the show, visit yourconcordtv.org.

Members of the Concord Fire Department and the Concord Police Department will be hosting a winter coat and clothing drive through January to benefit Friends of Forgotten Children. Gently used clean coats and clothing are needed. New socks are also needed. Drop off items at your neighborhood firehouse or in the lobby of the police station on Green Street. For more information, call 674-8485 or visit fofcnh.org.

The Concord Cold Weather Shelter needs volunteers for two shifts - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. The shelter is located at First Church, 177 N. Main St. and is open through March. For more information, e-mail concordshelter@gmail.com.

You know the feeling you get after rereading the Harry Potter series for the fourth time, when it seems like nothing will be as good to read? And you’re doubly bummed because you can’t actually attend Hogwarts School of Magic? No? Okay, well how about the constant wondering of what to read next? Yes? Fantastic! Now that we’re all on the same page, we present the Insider’s official…

If you’re young and a professional, then you need to check out the Concord Young Professionals Network, an initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. The group gathers once a month at an area business. This month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Centennial Inn, 96 Pleasant St. There’s an ice breaker, socializing and, of course, food. There’s no charge to attend,…