Close encounters of the wildlife kind at the Concord Public Library
Wildlife Encounters invaded the Concord Library on Friday and brought seven cuddly, slimy and prickly friends along.
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Wildlife Encounters invaded the Concord Library on Friday and brought seven cuddly, slimy and prickly friends along.
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 04 Mar 2014
This photo by Instagram user @mcashion is all about perspective and angles, but we failed geometry, so to us it’s all about the No. 11 in a black circle. Wait, circles are in geometry, right? Yessss, take that, math teacher!
Tagalong as we change the Girl Scout cookie game
You’ve no doubt seen co-workers lugging boxes of Girl Scout Cookies around the office in recent weeks. You may have even swiped a couple of boxes when nobody was looking (we won’t tell). Well, with Girl Scout Cookie month having just ended – it was the fifth snowiest Girl Scout Cookie month on record in Concord! – we figured we’d pitch a few flavor ideas for next year’s batches.We were hard at work in the Insider culinary department...
We go on the job with the business dogs of Concord
These four-legged employees get the job done as the main attraction at a handful of local businesses
Celebrated musician settles down in Concord and sets up shop
If you were to ask Vinx De’Jon Parrette about his touring days, there are just too many venues and countries to list.The guy has been traveling the world playing music since 1978, and is still at it today. Vinx (as he is known around the world) has performed at the foot of the Swiss Alps, been the opening act for one of Sting’s world tours and captivated audiences in opera houses, wine bars and clubs across Europe. Just imagine the...
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Celebrated musician, Vinx De'Jon Parrette, settles down in Concord and sets up shop.
Bid on Keith’s thing and actual paintings at Intown Concord auction
Keith’s (brief) painting career has been prominently featured on the pages of the Insider, and probably shouldn’t be called a “career.” But he has created two (2) paintings, and soon enough he’ll be able to say he and former big league hurler Bob Tewksbury had paintings purchased at the same auction. Assuming someone bids on Keith’s work, that is. Intown Concord will be holding its annual general meeting and Locally Famous Art Auction...
This Week In Concord History
March 4, 2002: In Concord a construction company begins making emergency structural repairs to the Sears block, giving some peace of mind to people who worry the decrepit building could collapse at any time.March 4, 2001: Bishop Brady upsets previously undefeated Merrimack Valley, 45-44, in the quarterfinals of the Class I boys’ basketball tournament. Brady will advance to the finals but lose to Plymouth on a last-second basket.March...
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 04 Mar 2014
Ways to tell downtown Concord has changed in the last 135 years or so? It’s in color now! Also, you no longer find a grocer, a fish market and a meat market within 50 feet of each other as you do here. Nor do you find a horse trough and drinking fountain in the center of Pleasant Street, though since they are reconsidering the Main Street project, it might be something to consider adding. But really, would a more horse-friendly...
This was in the ‘Insider’ vending machine
The vending machines in the break room here at Concord Monitor Manor have churned out some interesting options over the months, perhaps none better than this gem discovered by friend of the Insider, Kevin Deane. It’s called the Porky Pig and appears to feature 44 layers of ham, a few slices of bacon, a sausage patty, cheese and a slightly browned egg. So how long can something like this survive in a vending machine? That’s for your...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts the city memo on a leash and takes it for a walk. When it won’t do its business after more than two hours outside, Aspell accidentally falls asleep and lets it loose in the woods. Thankfully it remembers its way home, so we can print it here.Water winnersFluoridation is a neat wordThe city of Concord has been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
Healthcare knowledge coming to NHTI
The only healthcare issue on the minds of some young adults is having access to cough drops at the local pharmacy. But about 19 million young adults across the country lack basic health insurance coverage. While young people are often healthy, they do need medical care for preventive treatment, regular check-ups and occasional office visits. For the young adult population, the Affordable Care Act promises to make health care...
All Saints Treble Chorus seeking members
A new music ministry, All Saints Treble Chorus, will be offered beginning Thursday, at 6 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church of Concord. The program will include instruction in proper vocal technique, diction and performance practices while experiencing the beauty of liturgical music. Directed by Carlos Martinez and Jane Cormier, the Treble Chorus will perform at a number of venues, spreading inspirational music throughout the...
Get set for a mandolin takeover at the Music School this weekend
It’s going to be a strumming good time at the Concord Community Music School this weekend. The 12th annual March Mandolin Festival continues its tradition of bringing big music through the use of a small instrument with another talented group of mandolinists. When the festival began in 2002, it was just a simple one-day workshop. Then as the word spread and the mandolin community wanted more, the only solution was to expand. Now, its...
Janeway’s watercolors on display at Audubon
Local artist and naturalist Betsy Janeway will be exhibiting some of her watercolor paintings at the N.H. Audubon’s McLane Center in Concord in March and April. An artist’s reception will be held on Tuesday, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. to open the exhibit. Janeway’s paintings depict landscapes and images of places and things that she holds dear. She has painted scenes from most of the N.H .Audubon’s 39 sanctuaries and images of sites...
Nursing and allied health scholarships available
Concord Hospital Trust, the philanthropic arm of the hospital, announces the Concord Hospital Trust Scholarship Fund for nursing and allied health students. The Fund, part of the trust’s endowments, was made possible by the generosity of Concord Hospital’s many benefactors, both past and present. Their vision was to inspire and enable students to pursue careers in the nursing and allied healthcare professions to enrich their lives,...
‘Everyone’s Going to Die’ to be shown at NHTI
Everyone’s Going to Die will be shown Friday, at 7 pm, in the Sweeney Hall Auditorium (S-122) as part of the NHTI Film Society Friday Night Film Series, in conjunction with Barry Steelman. The movie is open to the public. It’s free to NHTI students with ID and $10 for all others.Everyone’s Going To Die tells the story of Melanie whose life in a seaside town is going nowhere until she meets Ray, back in town with a shady job to do. A...
Wednesday Wisdom Pot Luck on March 12
Wednesday’s Wisdom Pot Luck will be held at The Kimball Jenkins School of Art on Wednesday, March 12, at 6 p.m.The event is sponsored by The Kimball Jenkins School of Art and The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture GardenAlice B. Fogel, state poet laureate, will be the event’s speaker.Fogel has published several poetry books: Be That Empty, a national poetry bestseller, and Strange Terrain, Goldberg Variations. She has won the...
AARP Foundation to offer free tax preparation
The AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation and e-filing to Concord area residents. The program serves low and moderate income taxpayers who wish to avoid the expense and anxiety related to filing their 2013 federal tax return. Staffed by IRS-certified volunteers, each Tax-Aide site welcomes taxpayers of all ages. You do not need to be an AARP member to take advantage of this free service. In Concord, Tax-Aide...
Poetry Out Loud finals slated for State House
High school champions from across New Hampshire will compete at the 2014 New Hampshire Poetry Out Loud Championship, scheduled to take place in Representatives Hall at the State House on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. Virginia Prescott, host of New Hampshire Public Radio’s “Word of Mouth,” will serve as master of ceremonies at the championship. The statewide competition leads up to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, which take place...
Steve Schuch to perform at N.H. Audubon
Award winning musician, storyteller and author Steve Schuch will present a concert at the N.H. Audubon’s McLane Center on Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m. Schuch is classically trained on violin, an accomplished singer/song writer and guitarist. He has delighted audiences across the United States and Europe, fusing Celtic/Folk roots with contemporary influences. His performance will include numerous songs which he composed while serving...
Adult cooking classes at Heights Center
Have you wanted to learn to cook healthy food items such as various greens, beans, tofu and root vegetables? If so, Adult – Let’s Cook is for you. It’s a set of four classes that you can sign up for inpidually or for all four weeks. Classes run March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the new Heights Community Center. Instruction will be done by Brenda Lewis.
YMCA to hold group fitness expo Saturday
The Concord Family YMCA invites all community members to attend a Group Fitness Expo on Saturday, from 8 to 11 a.m. at their downtown facility. Attendees can partake in sample 40-minute exercise classes running simultaneously at the 15 N. State St. location – in the first floor lobby, second floor studio and small gym, and third floor studio. Classes will break early to make instructors available to answer any and all questions. When...
Pancake supper at South Congregational Church
Kick off the Lenten Season with the Senior High Youth Group’s annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday at the South Congregational Church. Enjoy the live jazz band and all you can eat pancakes. The supper begins at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $7 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. All proceeds will benefit the Youth Group’s Mission Trip to Pipestem, W. Va. in April.
Concord Public Library Book of the week
Hild: A NovelNicola Griffith2013, 543 pagesFictionA good historical novel has a special magic that immerses the reader in another time. This novel, about the early life and times of St. Hilda of Whitby, does just that. The author interweaves facts about jewelry, textiles, languages, food, weapons, coins and poetry of 7th court intrigue through the eyes of a very perceptive child. The story begins when Hild is 3-years-old and her...
Gov. Hassan visits Audubon to proclaim that Feb. 26 is for the birds
You may have noticed in the last few issues of the Insider that the New Hampshire Audubon is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Well, the big day finally arrived officially Feb. 26, and the Audubon celebrated at the McLane Center. What’s more Gov. Maggie Hassan attended and proclaimed Feb. 26, 2014 to be New Hampshire Audubon Day in New Hampshire.We’d briefly like to point out that the Insider will turn 8 in October, and we...
