Community discussion
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...
Pick of the week
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...
Warm coats, clothing and socks needed
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.
Make sure others are warm this winter
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.
Booklists for every reader
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 list of what to read in 2010. We couldn’t do this...
We (heart) movers and shakers
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, but preregistration is...
Flowers, art and champagne this weekend!
Brighten up a dreary January weekend by checking out “Art & Arrangements” at the Kimball-Jenkins Estate, 266 N. Main St. The two-day fundraising event to benefit the Kimball-Jenkins School of Art will showcase the works of regional artists and floral arrangements by members of the New Hampshire State Florists’ Association. On Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. guests are welcome to a free open house at the estate to preview the art and...
Does this postcard have a typo?
A few weeks ago, we published an old postcard depicting Cohn's Theatre. We'd never heard of it before and asked readers to tell us about it. Concord history buff and cool bean Earl Burroughs responded with this message: The Cohn Theater was located on School Street in the area of the parking garage. The date of the building on the card would be 1912. I included that picture in my book, “A Pictorial Glimpse of Concord,...
Volunteer corner
Would you like to help out and provide free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income taxpayers and learn valuable skills through this volunteer training opportunity? Our trained volunteers provide quality tax return assistance to taxpayers; prepare tax returns based on taxpayers' documentation and preparers' tax law training (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ); prepare tax returns using electronic filing software; and provide...
Mystery photo answer
The Parker School stood on a School Street lot that held a school building for most of the city's history. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office now occupy the property. The “educator” clue last week referred to Louis (Duke) Rundlett, superintendent of Concord schools from 1885 to 1934, and Parker was used for one of Rundlett's creative education programs. Sophomores, juniors and seniors attended the...
