If you haven’t been to one of the Concord Young Professionals Network’s events, now’s the time to go. Okay, maybe not this second but instead on Feb. 17. Because from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CPYN is holding its monthly meeting at Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St. Not only will you get to eat, drink and be merry… 0

This fall, about 1,100 New Hampshire National Guard soldiers will be deployed to Kuwait. The troops will likely be assigned to manage U.S. bases, according to the Monitor. Additional duties include patrolling bases, checking vehicles and keeping convoys of soldiers and supplies safe as they travel between Kuwait and… 0

Kids and dogs living happily together is one of the sweetest sights to see, but there are a few things to remember when letting your child interact with the family dog - or any dog - safely. First, supervision is vital. Dogs have a tolerance level just like we do, and kids don't always recognize when they are pushing… 0

For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. Baking Cakes in Kigali Gaile Parkin 2009, 308 pages Fiction; Setting: Modern-day Kigali, Rwanda Angel Tungaraza is an unusual woman. She is from Tanzania and has her own cake-making business in Kigali, Rwanda. Angel makes beautiful… 0

Doug and Sharon Savoy of Bow spent their holiday in Singapore visiting family and posing with The Insider in front of the baby Merlion statue at Merlion Park. "I bet you never thought The Insider would make it half way around the world, but it did!" Sharon wrote. She added that if the couple posed next to the original,… 0

The Concord Historical Society reveals the answer to last week's question about what South End landmark is featured in the photo: Pillsbury Hospital, the first general hospital in New Hampshire, was built on South Main Street in October 1891, and the cross-street bears its name. It was at the end of the public trolley… 0

There will be a Penacook Village Association meeting held at the Rolfe House on Penacook Street, Penacook, Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. Topics will include the Route 3 corridor improvements, updates about Penacook speed limits and possible sidewalk-plow storage. Links to the January meeting minutes, the February agenda and more information can be found at penacook.org. 0

Dear Tweens: Valentine’s Day is coming up. At what age are people too old to celebrate it? What is your favorite thing about Valentine’s Day? Hannah Linquata You are never too old to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is fun, so don’t ever let someone tell you you’re too old! My favorite part is all the candy I get! I love to spend my day eating candy and giving… 0

So, you’ve been dreaming of serenading your dearest since the day you met, but the only acceptable singing venue for a voice like yours is in the privacy of your car with your windows up. Sigh . . . what’s the non-melodious to do? The Concord Chorale is offering singing valentines Feb. 12 through Feb. 14. This… 0

Why is the turkey, a bird native to America, named after another country? Also, what is the current status of wild turkeys in New Hampshire? How the turkey got its name is shrouded in mystery, but the most probable scenario is an intriguing story. When Spaniards came to the New World, they discovered the turkey in… 0