Bridge to Recovery Walk supports mental health and substance use recovery
Concord Hospital Health System (CHHS) invites community members to come together in support of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders at the annual Bridge to Recovery Walk, taking place Sunday, September 20 at Concord Hospital – Franklin. The approximately two-mile walk brings together people in recovery, their families and friends,…
‘Crossing Thresholds’ exhibit features perception, imagination
Step into a space of transformation: “Crossing Thresholds,” a new exhibit at the Two Villages Art Society in Hopkinton, September 12 through October 10, invites viewers to literally cross into an immersive display of work by seasoned artists John Hoglund, Sher Kamman and Ann Saunderson, who have collaborated for over five years. An opening reception…
Granite State Independent Living hosting golf tournament
Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) is inviting golfers, sponsors, and community supporters to join its 12th Annual Chipping In FORE! Independence Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 17 at Stonebridge Country Club. The tournament brings together individuals and organizations committed to supporting independence and opportunity for people with disabilities throughout New Hampshire. Participants will enjoy a…
Gibson’s Bookstore announces September events
Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Robert L. Fried presents “Passionate Teaching in Troubled Times” Local author and retired teacher, Robert L. Fried, visits Gibson’s Bookstore to share his book, “Passionate Teaching in Troubled Times”. Every teacher can be a passionate teacher — one who engages young people in the excitement of learning and ideas…
Summerfest coming to Henniker
Stonefalls Gardens in Henniker is delighted to host our 2nd Annual Summerfest on Saturday, September 12th, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Come chat with the charities and organizations who make huge impacts in our communities every day and are an inspiration to us all! This family-friendly event includes a lineup of incredibly talented entertainers, who…
Why could some women in Hopkinton vote before the Revolution?
Before the American Revolution, two Hopkinton women could do what most of their peers could not: vote in local elections. Who were these women, and why were they so privileged? Come and hear their stories on September 17 at 6 p.m., when the Hopkinton Historical Society, 300 Main St., Hopkinton, hosts Dr. Lynn Clark, who will…
Greater Concord Chamber opens 2026 Funds for Education grant applications
Each year, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce partners with a dedicated committee of volunteers to select community-based educational programming that would benefit from additional financing through its Funds for Education program. This initiative has awarded over $170,000 to locally-based education programs that support practical skill-building and connect students to business leaders in the community, where they…
4th annual Pink Tie Gala to benefit the American Cancer Society
The Pink Tie Gala returns for its fourth year on Saturday, October 17, from 7–11 p.m. at historic Phenix Hall in Concord, bringing together community leaders, businesses, philanthropists and cancer advocates for an evening of purpose, connection and meaningful impact. Tickets are on sale now: https://PinkTieGala.givesmart.com Tickets are $125 per person and include craft cocktails, beer and wine;…
Stream Me (Or Not!): ‘Kes’
Ken Loach’s “Kes” is one of the most quietly devastating films ever made about childhood,poverty, and the limits of hope. It is not an easy watch, and that’s exactly why it stays with you. The story unfolds in a dying coal-mining community in South Yorkshire in the late 1960s, a town closing in on itself…
Theatre KAPOW returns to ancient Greece with ‘Iphigenia in Aulis’
Theatre KAPOW (tKAPOW) returns to the Greeks in its 19th season fall play with “Iphigenia in Aulis” by Euripides, transadapted by Anne Washburn at the BNH Stage in Concord, on September 18-20. Live musicians perform original songs with a tight chorus of contemporary dancers and singers. It’s a Greek classic unlike any you’ve seen before.…
‘Hocus Pocus’ illuminates magic and intrigue across a New England stage
Award-winning local author Brinda Charry has just launched a compelling new novel, “Hocus Pocus,” which tells the story of a young magician who travels the world seeking fame and fortune while hiding an intriguing secret. This new book, set in Boston, New Hampshire, and across New England, is based on the renowned, real-life Indian stage…
Combating NH’s opioid epidemic through literature
The opioid epidemic remains one of the top public health issues facing New Hampshire in 2026. While significant progress has been made in addressing overdose deaths in the past few years, three out of four Granite Staters are still not receiving needed treatment and services, according to the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. To support recovery services, Granite United Way Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Responsive Grant (Alice Hale Penniman Memorial Fund)recently awarded New…
Upcoming events at the Concord City Auditorium
Sunday, September 20, 6 p.m.: The Friends of The Audi 36th ANNUAL GALA: A Season-Opening Celebration A fun, free, family event starts with an Artists’ Party: arts group displays, ice cream social, Concord Coach photo ops,and moves into the theatre at 7 p.m. for a Season Preview Show and GALA Raffle. Info: 603-344-4747 Wednesday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.:…
Community members gather for 20th anniversary Sammtisch in Concord
At the end of last month, the Concord High School (CHS) German Club gathered at Cheers Grille & Bar in Concord to celebrate its 20th anniversary “Stammtisch”! In Germany, a Stammtisch is a table at restaurants that is always reserved for “the regulars,” creating a welcoming space for conversation, community and connection. The Concord tradition…
Local screening of ‘Gone Guys’ documentary to spark conversation
Tackling a national topic, “Gone Guys” documentary is showing around the U.S., and since its premiere in Vermont in July 2025, it has screened at over 100 community events. The film invites viewers into a timely, necessary conversation about the challenges facing boys and young men today. Since premiering in 2025, the documentary has been drawing crowds…
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