Classic Concord photo – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Reader Earl Burroughs sent us in this picture of the Rotary Club of Concord meeting on the roof of the gas tank on South Main Street all the way back in 1925. Looking downright heptagonal!
Book of the Week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. Under the Isles of Shoals J. Dennis Robinson 2012, 156 pages Nonfiction With numerous current and historical photos and illustrations, this book recounts the lengthy history of the Isles of Shoals as revealed from the written records and the archaeological digs on the Isles, particularly at Smuttynose during the last four years. Robinson was a...
Mark Twain in town
Wed. Nov 28th, 7:30pm – Walker Lecture Series- “An Evening with Mark Twain” Musician & Entertainer Kurt Sutton brings America’s first stand-up comic, Samual Clemons, and his most famous character, Mark Twain, to life on Concord’s community stage. All Walker Lecture events are free and take place at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. No reservations, first-come, first-seated, doors open at 7pm.
Hospice Lights of Life
The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is holding seven Hospice Lights of Life Community Remembrance Ceremonies beginning Nov. 28 at locations across central New Hampshire. This year marks the 17th Hospice Lights of Life, an annual event that raises awareness of hospice as an option for end-of-life care as well as the valuable services that hospice provides for our community. The Hospice Lights of Life Community Remembrance...
Sandy relief concert
There will be a Superstorm Sandy relief concert at True Brew Barista Nov. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. and running until at least 9 p.m. Alan “Doc” Rogers, Kenny Weiland, Hank Osborne, and Wilsons Crossing will each do a 45-minute set. In between sets there will likely be guest appearance mini-sets, so it is a full night of great music, at Concord’s newest and coolest venue. There will be a $3 suggested donation at the door, and we will be...
Refugee panel to meet
A six-person panel of local refugees, immigrants and student leaders will join together Nov. 17 for an event from 1 to 4 p.m. that will highlight the refugee and immigrant experience in Concord. The afternoon will begin with panel presentations and will then break up into facilitated, small group discussions. Everyone will reconvene at the end for an open community discussion.The meeting will be facilitated by Gerri King, social...
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
This awesome Instagram photo was taken by @ayummymommy. Thanks a lot for the picture! Want your picture to be the Instagram photo of the week? Just tag us in it: @concordinsider. Don’t forget to follow us to see all the cool pics we take during our Insider-y travels.
Unique holiday gifts
Looking for that unique gift for that special person in your life? Tired of the malls?The Mill Brook Gallery and Sculpture Garden can help you. The gallery offers a unique selection of unusual gifts. They are one of a kind, handmade or hand-painted.Each year the gallery has affordable gifts starting at $15 for a key chain, $25 for a ceramic cup, or $55 for a pair of handmade sterling silver earrings. One can buy a framed pastel or...
Holiday fair set for Dec. 1
The Concord VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 1613 will hold a holiday fair in its home at 6 Court St. on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the ever-popular cookie walk, there will be bakery items, white elephants, handmade decorations and gifts, and more. Tables are available to rent for $15 each by calling/texting Lynn at 344-2710. All proceeds benefit military families, veterans, and the community through VFW Auxiliary...
The devil went down to Jersey – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Our former Nature 101 columnist Paul Basham relocated to New Jersey, and believe it or not, he ran into the Jersey Devil out in the Pine Barrens! Paul told us: “According to ancient folk lore, unfortunate things happen whenever there is a sighting of the Jersey Devil, and two days later Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Jersey coast.”
Hey, where’d my ball go? – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Snow covers a green at Beaver Meadow Golf Club after last week’s storm.
Free community supper
The free monthly community supper at Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St., will be Nov. 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. This month’s menu features ham, sweet potatoes, salad and pineapple dessert. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Any proceeds go to support our Take-A-Tote Ministry. Come and bring your friends and family. Don’t forget our St. Nicholas Fair on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 224-2252 or visit...
John Steiner wants to pick Benjamin Franklin’s brain on brews
Name: Jon SteinerBartender, Penuche’sHow long have you been a bartender?I’ve been here for about 14 years at the end of this month. I worked in special ed before that.How did you get into the profession?I’ve always been more of a night person than a day person. A 9-to-5 in a cube never really interested me at all. Bartending is kind of like being at the party but not participating in the party. It’s a responsible way to participate in...
Making our (Den)mark – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Bev MacInnis, Jean Chase and Rita Faretra recently took the Insider with them on a cruise to Europe. This picture was snapped at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. Thanks for waiting until we were on terra firma to get a picture of us, ladies – we get a little seasick! Got a sweet picture of you with the Insider? We want it! Email us at news@theconcordinsider.com.
There’s a new grammar sheriff in town
This week’s grammar report comes from a sentence written by the Film Snob. In his article, “The (worst) movies of 2012,” this sentence made me both smile and furrow my brow; it contained a “forte” and a “foible.” The “forte” was the creativeness and word plays in the Film Snob’s description of the movie Wanderlust. He wrote, “I really identified with the characters, in that I found myself wandering out of the theater about 45...
These bowls are full of hope
Parker Academy students raised $1,500 for the Friendly Kitchen at last week's Empty Bowls fundraiser.
Take those cakes and beat it
The Concord Police Department was kind enough to share its collection of old logbooks from the early 20th century with us. We think it’s a fascinating look into the daily operations of the CPD way back when.Jan. 5, 1940: Called to Thirty Pines to take out a drunk. When I got there, he was gone. Was over to Piekerman’s home, #3 Borough Road. He is Piekerman’s step-father. He had taken some cakes off the counter and beat it.Feb. 25,...
‘Short short story’ film festival is coming to Concord
The Short Short Story Film Festival is coming to NHTI on Nov. 16-17. We screened some of the films on the schedule to give you a little taste of what to expect.Taboule: A man’s gotta have a code. This Spanish-language film from director Richard Garcia is about two men eating lunch on a rooftop and discussing the level of trust in their relationship by sharing ATM PIN codes.Bear Me: An animated tale about a young woman and her...
Einstein’s theory of relationship-tivity
Here at the Insider, we often find ourselves combing through Craigslist’s Missed Connections to find out if anyone has been staring at us from their window while we jog in spandex found true love online. We pluck out some of the more interesting entries and present them here (unedited, of course – that’s half the fun!). Without further ado, here are Concord’s Missed Connections.Einstein Bagels – m4wIt was Sunday just before 2:00 pm....
Miriam Hill has hobnobbed with presidents, popes and penguins
Miriam Hill has never passed up an opportunity for adventure. Consider that a trip to Antarctica to celebrate her 90th birthday in 2007 barely touches the tip (pun alert) of the iceberg in terms of remarkable things she’s seen and done.“It’s always been my theory to go anywhere that you have the chance to go,” Hill said.She certainly has. She has crossed paths with penguins to start her ninth decade, rubbed elbows with two popes, the...
Meet the Concord Public Library’s resident puppet master
Name: Pam StauffacherLibrarian, Concord Public LibraryHow long have you been a librarian? How did you get started in the field?I’ve been working in libraries for about 15 years. In a different state I used to work in a toy and children’s book store. I got really interested in the field and that led to librarianship.(Ed. note: You learn a new word every day when you hang out with librarians!)What is your favorite literary character?I...
We volunteered at the Concord Homeless Resource Center – and loved it!
The thermometer read just above freezing. Chilling rain and snow fell diagonally, buffeted by heavy winds. On days like these, I always try to spend as little time as possible in the unforgiving out-of-doors. Think for a moment, however, about that slice of Concord’s population that has access to little respite from stormy, frigid weather – our city’s homeless. Many of those who stay outside are just like anyone else: they’d prefer...
This week in Concord history
Nov. 13, 2001: Concord City Manager Duncan Ballantyne outlines two options for dealing with the Sears block project, the city’s biggest and most important project in limbo. The city can meet with Hodges Development Corp. or they can proceed with demolition.Nov. 14, 2002: A federal appeals court has reinstated an investor lawsuit against Gov.-elect Craig Benson and his former computer networking firm alleging that he company tried to...
