Hikers along woodland trails this summer are apt to see pure white waxy plants about 6 to 10 inches tall that are shaped like pipes. They are called by various names, the most common of which is Indian Pipes. Although they look much like fungi, they are actually non-chlorophyll flowering plants in the heath family. The Indian Pipe flower derives its nutrients from a fungus that in turn gets its food from the roots…

Your typical college student could show us all a thing or two about the benefits of reuse. You don't see brand new textbooks flying off the shelves of the campus bookstore. I'm sure the same is true at amazon.com and other sites scoured for bargains. With college costs skyrocketing, many see no reason to add to the pain by buying everything new. This thinking easily extends to those of us not caught up in the whirlwind…

Lest you think this area of the state is devoid of young people, allow us to present Exhibit A, the Concord Young Professionals Network. The group, started by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, gathers once a month at various locations in Concord for socializing, snacking and a generally enjoyable time networking with peers. The meetings attract a large crowd with new faces every…

You might be asking yourself right now who Ron Ford is. Because we favor enlightenment around here, we're going to tell you. Well, his daughter, Kathryn Ford, is going to tell you: "Ron is a Concord native who was public works director from the late '60s into the early '80s. Bev (Ed. - That's Ron's wife, Beverly) did many things, including being secretary to a former speaker of the…

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce invites members of the community and visitors to its next Art Concord art tour. A growing number of local art galleries and other art venues across the city will join forces to offer the Art Concord collaborative gallery tour on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5-8 p.m. A brochure and map will be available at each gallery, as well as refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Participating venues include: - Franklin Pierce Law Center Gallery, 2 White St. - Kimball Jenkins School of Art, 266 N. Main St. - Mill Brook Gallery and Sculpture Garden, 236…

The Concord Model Railroad Club will hold its annual train show at Everett Arena on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be many operating model train layouts, including HO and O Scale, and one of Thomas the Train for the kids to watch. Vendors will be selling model trains and accessories for anyone interested in the hobby. There will be a raffle for a handmade twin-size quilt of trains lined up in a train yard for only $1 per chance. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. Admission is $4, 12 and under free, $10 maximum for a family. The club meets every Thursday at the Washington Street…