May 2, 2024 CI

inside Insider the

CONCORD MONITOR EDITOR JONVANFLEET(jvanfleet@cmonitor.com)

NEWS EDITOR ARIANNAMACNEILL(amacneill@cmonitor.com)

INSIDER NEWS TIPS (news@theconcordinsider.com)

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR STEVEPARE(spare@cmonitor.com,369-3229)

Concord Community Music School presents: Hildaland

OnThursday,May2,at 12:10p.m.,Orkney(Scotland)bornfiddlerLouise BichanandIndiana(USA) mandolinistEthanSetiawan presentacollaborationand meetingoftheirmusical worlds.

Apathsteepedinthe fiddletraditionsoftheirrespectivesidesoftheAtlantic,thejourneytaken wendsthroughScottish, oldtime,andSwedish-inspiredmusicintertwined withcontemporarycompositions.Bichan’sfiddleisa melodicfoiltoSetiawan’s counterpointandharmonic depth,andthetwoweavein andoutseamlessly.

Thiseventispartofour 40thAnniversaryYearcelebrationandwillbeheldin ourhistoricRecitalHall.It isfreeofchargeandopento thepublic,thankstothe generosityoftheWalker Fund.Donationsareappreciated.

Courtesy

Louise Bichan

Courtesy

Ethan Setiawan

Henniker Handmade & Homegrown

OnSaturdayandSunday, May11to12from10a.m. to4p.m.,downtownHennikerwillhostmorethan 80localartists,crafters, farmersandfoodmakersat thebiannualHennikerHandmade&Homegrownevent.Vendorswill filltheoutdoorandindoor spacesattheCommunity Centerandparklocatedat 57MainStreet.Visitors

willbrowseendlesshandmadegiftsincludingpottery,jewelry,candles, knitwear,woodworking, fineartillustrations,handprintedtextiles,photography,plants,flowers,and somuchmore.Thefestival boastsarockstarmusic lineupwithperformances byWalkerSmith,The HoneyBeesTrio,DougFarrell&BethMangano,Will

Hatch,TheDannySavage Band,andBeechwood takingplaceontheAngela RobinsonBandstand.AvarietyoffoodtrucksincludingTacoBeyondo, TOLARoseItalianEatery, Batulo’sKitchen,and Becky’sPies&Desertswill beonsite.BrokenBoat Farmwillhavetheirgoats onthescenereadyforvisitingandfeeding.The GrowLoveCompanywill haveloadsoffreshtulip bouquetsgrownrightin Henniker,perfectfor Mother’sDayWeekend. Parkingwillbeavailableat theHennikerCommunity School.

HennikerHandmade& Homegrownisa fundraisingeventforHennikerCommunityMarket, asummerfarmersmarket inits13thyear,heldevery ThursdayeveningMayto October.

LearnmoreonFacebook andInstagrambyfollowing HennikerCommunity Market.Thiseventisfree andopentothepublicand allarewelcome.

Danny Savage Band

book of the week

‘The Fox Wife,’ by Yangsze Choo (2024,388pages,Genre: HistoricalFiction/Fantasy)

Manchuria1908

Snowisamysteriouscreaturewhocanturnfromafox intoabeautifulyoungwoman, andsheishuntingfortheman whocausedherdaughter’s death.Shevowstokillhim. Sheiswillingtotravelandenduremanyhardshipstosee himdead.Snowfindsherway toatownwherethisman,a Manchurianphotographer,is saidtobe.Baoisamanhasbecomeaprivatedetectiveinhis olderyears.Baocantellwhen peoplearelying,andishired tofindoutwhyayoungcourtesanfrozetodeathina doorwaywithasmileonher face.Shewaslastseenwitha goodlooking, well-dressed youngman. Someone mentioned thatfoxes havebeen seeninthe area.Baohas alwaysbeen interestedinfoxes;heusedto visitafoxgod’sshrinewithhis nannywhenhewasyoung. Andafamilywhoownsa renownedChinesemedicine shopistryingdesperatelyto stopacurse.Theiroldestsons alwaysdiebeforetheir24th birthdays.Snowbecomesa servanttothegrandmotherin thehouseandthingsbeginto change.Snowisjoinedbytwo otherfoxesinhumanform,attractiveyoungmen.Foxesshe hasknownbefore.Butsheis unsureoftheirmotives.

Thesethreestorylinesare woventogetheristhisintriguingmixofhistoricalfiction,fantasyandmystery. Thereareunforgettablecharactersinthistaleofbetrayal, heartbreak,legends,magic andlove.It’sastorythatstays withyou.Ihopetoreadabout Snow,Kuro,ShiroandBao againoneday.

VisitConcordPublicLibrary atwww.concordpubliclibrary.net

Robbin Bailey

David Surette Mandolin Festival this May

Thisyear’sDavidSurette MandolinFestivalonwill takeplaceonMay3–5.

Asalways,wehavea stellarline-upof teacher/performersweare soexcitedtobringyou: CarloAonzo,DanBui,Keith MurphyandJoeK.Walsh. Allfourofthesefolksare versedintraditionandcan alsobringtraditionintonew places.Amongthem,they covermanymusicalstyles.

Thekick-offconcertwill takeplaceatTheDanceHall inKitteryMaineonFriday, May3at7:30p.m.,withsets byeachoftheteachers.Saturdaynight’sconcertatthe MusicSchool’slovely RecitalHallisincludedwith yourworkshopregistration, andticketsarealsoavailable tothepublic.

SaturdayandSunday’s twodaysofworkshopsstart at9:30attheConcordNH CommunityMusicSchool. Thereareclasseseachpe-

riodforbeginnerstoadvancedlevels,andeach teacherwilloffersomething foreachlevelsoyouwillget tobewitheveryteacherby theendoftheweekend.

WeekendSchedule

Friday,May3–David SuretteMandolinFestival KickoffConcertatKittery DanceHall

FeaturingMandolinFestivalInstructorsCarlo Aonzo,DanBui,Keith MurphyandJoeK.Walsh

withspecialguestsSusie andJuliannaBurke.Note: thisisaseparateticketfrom SaturdayandSundayevents attheMusicSchool.

Saturday,May4–Participatoryworkshopsand jams,9:30a.m.–5p.m. (AllSaturdayandSunday eventsattheConcordCommunityMusicSchool)

Saturday,May4–David SuretteMandolinFestival Concert,7:30p.m.

FeaturingMandolinFes-

tivalInstructorsCarlo Aonzo,DanBui,Keith MurphyandJoeK.Walsh withspecialguestsSusie andJuliannaBurke.AdmissionincludedforFestival participants;generaladmissionticketsforothersavailableforthroughtheMusic School.

Sunday,May5–Workshops9:30a.m.–1p.m.

Registrationforthe weekendworkshopsis availableonlineorbycalling 603-228-1196.Forquestionsregardingregistration, pleasecontactRegistrar NicoleLaurinatnlaurin@ ccmusicschool.org Registerat https://www.ccmusicschool.org/david-surettemandolin-festival/

Talk with health care provider

OnThursday,May9at6:30 p.m.,Gibson’sBookstoreis pleasedtobringinlocalauthorPatriciaO’Connor,as shebringsherover-fourdecadesofexperienceasa healthcareprovider(anurse practitionerboardcertified inhospice/palliativecare)to usinabook,“Navigating Life’sFinalJourney.”Ather eventshe’lltalkaboutendof-lifecareandchoices,and whatdiscussionsyoumight needtohavewithlovedones, andresourcesavailable,to bestprepareforend-of-life journeysforyourselfor lovedones.Gibson’sBookstoreislocatedat45S.Main St.,Concord.

Mother’s Day Tea on the Veranda at The Fells

JoinTheFellsforanenchantingMother’sDayTea onSunday,May12,thattranscendstimeandvintageattireencouraged.YourteaserviceisprovidedbyChef MaryMcDonaldofSimple

GoodnessandwillbeavailableontheVeranda(weather permitting)orinthehistoric Mainhouse.Theirelegant anddiversemenuincludes scones,teasandwiches,savorybitesandsweets. Imaginesippingfragranttea ontheVerandaofthe22roomColonialRevivalhome onthisspecialday.Thesoft breezecarrieswhispersof history,andtheview stretchesacrossmanicured lawnsandlushgardensand thescenicvistaofLake Sunapee.

Yourreservationhelpsin thepreservationandconservationoftheJohnHayEstate atTheFellswhichislistedon theNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,andstandsasa livingtributetohorticulture, ecology,andtheenduring spiritofthosewhocherished thisland.Threedifferentsittingswillbeofferedat10 a.m.,12p.m.or2p.m.and Ticketsare$35perperson formembersand$45for non-members.Foradvanced reservations,pleaseemail info@thefells.orgorcall763-

4789,ext.3toreserveyour space.Formoreinformation, visitthefells.org.

Romance author to host talk

BestsellingromanceauthorSarinaBowenturnsto thedarksideandmakesher firstvisittoGibson’sBookstoreforanauthoreventfor herfirstthriller,“TheFive YearLie,”aboutonewoman’s searchforthetruthafterreceivingatextfromherdeceasedex.ArielCafferty thoughtitwaslove.Thenhe vanished.Thetruthhastobe outtheresomewhere.To safeguardherself andher son she’llhavetofinditbeforeitfindsher.Andwithit, theanswertowhatbecame ofDrew.

ForfansofLauraDaveand JulieClark,butwithaheartstoppingromancethatonly SarinaBowencanexecute, “TheFiveYearLie”isapageturning,spine-tingling thrillerthatwillhaveyou guessinguntiltheveryend. Theeventwilltakeplace onTuesday,May14at6:30

p.m.atGibson’sBookstore, 45S.MainSt.,Concord. Can’tmakethisevent?Order thebookthroughgibsonsbookstore.com,andleave yourpersonalization/signingrequestinthe ordernotes.

NH Agriculture in the Classroom

OnMay9,NHAgriculture intheClassroomwillhost thisspring’sSchooltoFarm daysforMerrimackCounty youthatCarterHillOrchards inConcord.SchooltoFarm daysprovideanopportunity forfourth-gradeclassesto

experienceagriculturein person,withanumberof demonstrationsbyprofessionalsinthefield.Thisfield tripishostedatafarm/educationcenterandisanall-day event.Classeswillvisita numberofdifferentstations towitnessandparticipatein anumberofdifferentagriculturalpractices.Thisis handson,mindsoneducation.Youwantsomething fromyouclasstostickwith yourkids,thisisit.Teachers, goonlineto:form.jotform.com/233243927521151 tosignyourclass/gradefora slot.

When Should You Sell Your Home?

‘into the ether’

Pillar Gallery announces fourth exhibition

PILLARGallery+Projects isanewexhibitionspacein Concord.Theirfourthexhibition,IntoTheEther,will beonviewuntilJune7. IntotheEther,focuseson thenebulousandephemeral inhazy,high-keyabstraction,airypastelsandimmersiveinstallation.

Memoryandmythareexplored,evenifinfleeting moments.ThegroupexhibitionincludesworksbySung WonYun,KevinXiques, LydiaKinneyandSamantha

Eckert.

Featuredarelarge-scale fluorescentpinkinstallationsbySamanthaEckert. Floating,cloud-likesculpturalformsaremadefrom knittedandhand-dyedyarn, aswellashangingsand-dollarscreatedfromItalian fiberclay,rhinestonesand gouache.EckertisaVTbasedconceptualartist.Her worksaredeeplyinfluenced byherItalianheritageand handcraftedobjectsmade byhermotherandgrand-

Installing Better Bathrooms

mother.Throughtheir legacy,sheexplores memorymyth,ancestry, loss,andlonging,weaving betweenpersonalandpoliticalthemes.

WorksexhibitedbySung WonYun,bothdrawingson mylarandlarge-scaleabstractpaintings,areaccumulationsofcountless layersofprecisebrushstrokesthatbuildintoairy andatmosphericabstractions.SungWonYunwas borninSeoul,Koreaand worksinNYC.Sheis workingonrepresenting fundamentalquestions abouthomogenizationof cultural,ecological,orgeologicalprocessinthecongeriesoftime.

LydiaKinneyisaMAbasedpainterworkingin structuredandlayeredabstractionembracingaspects of“self,body,space,and form.”Kinney’spaintings usearangeoflayeredpaint viscositiestocreatecolor fieldsandatmosphericsinterruptedbystructural shapes.

KevinXiques,currently basedinQueens,NY,uses

1st Showing in NH!

intuitivemark-makingand gesturetocreateself-reflectiveabstractions.Inthe artist’swords“myactionor inactioninformsmyrelationshipwithmyselfinthe presentmoment;happiness, pain,love,andresentment allinhabittheworldthatI createonthecanvas.When finished,apieceofmyselfis revealed,generatedthrough anaccumulationofintertwinedgesture,shape,density,andcolor.”

PILLARGallery+Projectsisanartist-runspacein Concord.Theexhibition markstheirfourthexhibition.Theyareexcitedto continuetocuratethematic groupexhibitionscentered aroundthewiderangeof contemporaryart-making intheNortheastregionand beyond.

Courtesy

Kevin Xiques, What Andy Taught Me, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 in.

interactive event

A Main Street walking mystery

FromMay16toJune16 theiconicfamily-favorite boardgamecomestolife! EntertheworldofCLUE intheinteractive&immersiveexperience,CLUE:A WalkingMystery.Weneed yourhelpsolvingthecase! Canyoucrackthecodeof whokilledMr.Boddyin Concord?

Inthisnewspinonthe classicmysterygame,guests stepintotherolesofthe belovedCLUEcharacters MayorGreen,ColonelMustard,SolicitorPeacock,ProfessorPlum,MissScarlett andChefWhite.Playerswill exploreConcordasdetectivestosolvethemysteryof whomurderedtheelusive Mr.Boddy.

CLUE:AWalkingMys-

teryisaninteractivegame thattakesplaceacrossmultiplelocationsinConcord. Detectiveswillbegreeted bytheButlerandthensent ontheirwaytosolveamystery,gatheringcluesfrom popularsitesandshops.The gamebeginsat44S.Main St.andcontinuesatlocationssuchasLucky’sBarbershop,Gibson’sBookstore,Penumbra,andTeatotallerthroughoutConcord. Thisisafamily-friendly eventandisrecommended forages8andolderwithan adultaccompanyingallminors.Uponpurchasing tickets,guestscanchoose whichofthecharactersthey willbringtolife.Tickets startat$35andareavailable atccanh.com/clue

Courtesy of CCA

May 2

■ Concord Crew Youth Spring Season: 4 to 6:45 p.m. Concord Crew signups open for Youth 712th grade, no experience required, and you do not have to be a concord resident. Come try a 62 foot boat! Check website for registration fees. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord. christine.graham@concordcrew.org.

■ Gibson’s Virtual: Romance novels with Sarah’s Adler, Hogle, & Grunder Ruiz: 7 to 8 p.m. “Happy Medium,” “Old Flames and New Fortunes,” and “Last Call At The Local.” Free. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

■ Spring Lecture Series: Lecture: “The Boston and Maine Railroad“: 6 p.m. $0 - $50. Free for NHHS members. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St., Concord. 6032286688. zbinette@nhhistory.org.

■ Spring Lecture Series: Planes, Trains and Automobiles: 6 p.m. $0 - $50. Free for NHHS members. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. 603-228-6688. zbinette@nhhistory.org.

■ STEAM for Littles: 10 a.m. Free. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.

May 3

■ Concord Arts Market at First

Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. We’re kicking off our year in Bicentennial Square during First Friday. Shop your favorite artists in time for Mother’s Day! Free. Bicentennial Square, 1 Odd Fellows Ave., Concord. info@concordartsmarket.net.

■ Concord Crew Youth Spring Season: 4 to 6:45 p.m. Concord Crew signups open for Youth 712th grade, no experience required, and you do not have to be a concord resident. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord. christine.graham@concordcrew.org.

■ The Currier Art Museum’s Memory Cafe: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord.

■ Pride and Prejudice: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. “Pride and Prejudice.” May 3, 4, 7:30 p.m; May 5, 2 p.m. City Auditorium. $20/$18. https://communityplayersofconcord.org/pride/ or call (603) 344 $18 - $20. $20 Adult; $18 Juniors (17 and under) and Seniors (65+). Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St, Concord. 603-3444747. nhdm40@comcast.net.

May 4

■ Art Opening Reception: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fine Art Opening Free. The Glimpse Gallery, 4 Park Street, Concord. 6038928307. contact@theglimpsegallery.com.

■ Cat Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.

■ NH Wildlife with the Concord Audubon: 2 to 3 p.m. Susan N. McLane Audubon Center, 84 Silk Farm Rd., Concord.

■ Open Artist Workshop: 3 to 6 p.m. A time for intermediate- advanced artists to share, discuss and work on their art. bring your art, and art supplies Membership is $10/month. One time drop-in is $20.. Concord Art Works, 46 N. Main St, Concord, NH 03301, Concord. info@concordartworks.com.

■ First Friday - Go Green Concord: 4 to 8 p.m. Concord New Hampshire, Concord. katesullivan324@gmail.com.

■ Friday Night Figure Drawing: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A model will pose for drawing: We generally start with short gesture drawings, then do three 10-15 minute poses, and then finish with an hour pose Free. Membership $10/month. Drop-in is $20. Tip the model!. Concord Art Works, 46 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301, Concord. info@concordartworks.com.

■ Concord Chorale concert: The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace: 8 to 9 p.m. $25. Free for students. St. Paul’s Church, 21 Centre Street, Concord. info@ concordchorale.org.

■ Pride and Prejudice: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. “Pride and Prejudice,” on May 4, 7:30 p.m; May 5, 2 pm. City Auditorium. $20/$18. https://communityplayersofconcord.org/pride/ or call (603) 344 $18 - $20. $20 Adult; $18 Juniors (17 and under) and Seniors (65+). Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St, Concord. 603-3444747. nhdm40@comcast.net.

■ Ralph Waldo Emerson Trail Race: 10 a.m. Fee. Ralph Waldo Emerson Trail Race, 13 Town Hall Road, Concord.

■ Storytime Stations at the Heights: 9:30 a.m. Free. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

■ Concord Crew Youth Spring Season: 4 to 6:45 p.m. Concord Crew signups open for Youth 712th grade, no experience required, and you do not have to be a concord resident. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd, Concord. christine.graham@concordcrew.org.

■ Acoustic Circle: 2 to 5 p.m. A

May events

MayeventsatTheJohn HayEstateatTheFells Mother’sDayTeaonthe Veranda–Sunday,May12, 10a.m.to2p.m.

JoinusatTheFellsforan enchantingMother’sDay Teathattranscendstime andvintageattireencouraged.Yourteaserviceis providedbyChefMaryMcDonaldofSimpleGoodness andwillbeavailableonthe

Veranda(weatherpermitting)orinthehistoricMain house.

Ourelegantanddiverse menuincludesscones,tea sandwiches,savorybites andsweets.Onthisspecial day,imaginesippingfragrantteaontheVerandaof the22-roomColonialRevivalhome.Thesoftbreeze carrieswhispersofhistory, andtheviewstretches

DO YOU SUFFER FROM HEEL PAIN?

Affiliates in Podiatry is utilizing the latest technology in the treatment of chronic heel pain. We are pleased to offer Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment (EPAT) for patients who have been suffering from prolonged heel pain.

This non-surgical procedure helps to heal painful ligaments and promotes the body to heal itself. This and other conservative treatments eliminates the potential for surgery.

If you, a family member, or friend have been suffering from heel pain (arch pain), it is important that a proper evaluation be performed by one of our trained Doctors. Please

determine whether these treatment options are right for you.

acrossmanicuredlawns andlushgardensandthe scenicvistaofLake Sunapee.

Yourreservationhelpsus inthepreservationand conservationoftheJohn HayEstateatTheFells whichislistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,andstandsasa livingtributetohorticulture,ecology,andtheenduringspiritofthosewho cherishedthisland.We offerthreedifferentsittings;10a.m.,12p.m.or2 p.m.andTicketsare$35 perpersonforMembers and$45Non-members.Advancedreservationsarerequired,pleaseemailinfo@ thefells.orgorcall603-7634789x3toreserveyour space.www.thefells.org

TheDistinguishedGen-

tleman’sRide Sunday, May19,11a.m.to3p.m.

Experiencetheelegance ofyesteryearatTheFells, whereastunningcollection ofclassicandvintagemotorcycleswillmakeagrand entrance.Admirethese timelessbeautiesarrayed alongtheVeranda,andexplorethePebbleCourt, wherevintageBritishcars awaityourperusal.Join dapperlydressedgentlemeninanoblerideto supportmen’smental healthandprostatecancer research.Admissionis complimentaryformembers,whilenon-members canpurchaseticketsatthe Kiosk.Don’tmissthis chancetojourneybackin timewhilecontributingtoa vitalcause.www.thefells.org

JOIN US FOR GREEK ORTHODOX

EASTER DINNER

SUNDAY MAY 5TH

APPETIZERS:

• Grilled Greek Chicken Wings

• Locanico with Tzatziki and Grilled Pita

• Stephanie's Keftethes - Greek Meatballs

• Greek Gyro Appetizer

• Greek French Fries

Breathing

Presented by Jon Chorlian with co-presenter John Jordan.

• Christina's Spanikopita- Spinach Pie

• Soup: Greek Lemon Chicken

ENTRÉES:

• Greek Style Roasted Lamb

• Pastitso -Greek Lasagna

• Chicken or Pork Souvlaki over Rice

• Greek Stuffed Peppers

• Combo Platter: Pastitso, Spanikopita, Locanico, and Stuffed Pepper

Rock’N Race returns May 8

Run(orwalk)tothis year’sannualRock’NRace onWednesday,May8.Be suretodressuplikeyourfavoritesuperheroonrace day!

Participantswithavariety ofabilitieswillrun/walka 5Korwalkashorter1-mile loopthroughdowntown Concordwhileraisingfunds forConcordHospital PaysonCenterforCancer Care.TheStartingBell Ringsat6p.m.

Rock’NRace2024celebratesalloftheheroesin ourlives family,friends, caregivers,medicalteams, cancerfighters,survivors, andthosewe’vesadlylost. Lastyear2,900participants raisedover$328,000forthe PaysonCenterforCancer Care.

WhereshouldIpark?

■ Parkingisavailableat parkinggaragesindowntownConcordandstreet parkingisavailableona first-come,first-served basis.ParkingisNOTavailableonCapitalorPark Streetsorinfrontofthe StateHousePlaza.

Streetclosureslocations

■ NorthStateStreetat PleasantStreet(northbound),4p.m.-8:30p.m.

■ NorthStateStreetat

CapitolStreet(northbound),4p.m.-8:30p.m.

■ NorthStateStreetat

CentreStreet(southbound),4p.m.-8:30p.m.

■ GreenStreet,between CentreStreetandSchool Street,5:45p.m.-8:00p.m. (oruntilthelastwalker passes)

■ ParkStreet,between NorthMainStreetand NorthStateStreet(westbound),12p.m.-8:30p.m.

■ CapitolStreet,between NorthMainStreetand NorthStateStreet(eastbound),12p.m.-8:30p.m.

■ WarrenStreet,between GreenStreetandNorth StateStreet,4p.m.-7p.m. (oruntilthelastwalker passes)

Also,beawaretrafficwill beverylimitedthroughout theentire5Kraceroutebetween6p.m.and7:30p.m.

Formoreinformation, visitrunsignup.com/Race/NH/Concord/RockNRace

Celebration at East Sugarball Park concord heights

OnMay14at2p.m.,join thecelebrationofthe HavenwoodHeritage HeightsResident Hiking/BikingGroupsteppinguptomaintainthehistoricalEastSugarballPark fortheFirstCongregational Church.Allarewelcome.

Theparkhastremendous history.OnOctober26, 1899amonumentwasdedicatedinthisparktoagroup ofConcordchurchesto

honorthesiteofthefirstreligiousserviceincentral NewHampshire(EastSide Drive/SugarBallRoad). Thateventstirredinterest inthecommunity.

In1900,thepeopleofthe PlainsandFirstCongregationalChurchagreedthat ImmanuelChapelwouldbe establishedasanon-denominationalmissionofFirst Church.Thebuildingwas erectedonGroverStreet. Manyitemsweredonated. Oneofparticularinterestis thebellinthetowerwhich continuestoberungevery Sunday,agiftfromBoston andMaineRailroad.The chapelwasdedicatedDecember9,1900withover 200peopleinattendance. (ICChassincebecomeindependentofFirstChurch).

WhenHavenwoodHeritageHeights(theretirementcommunity)opened, manyoftheresidentsjoined ourchurchandwereactive whereverneeded.Wevolunteeredmanyhoursatthe Havenwoodfacilityoverthe years.Ascholarshipisstill giveninmemoryofour memberwhoestablished theirthriftshop.Wewere instrumentalinsettingup thefirstfoodpantryinConcordandcontinuetobeactivewiththeFriendly Kitchen.

ThisparkislocatedbetweentheHavenwoodand HeritageHeightscampuses. Residentsoftenstoptorest astheywalkbetweencampuses.

May2,2002:Thesame dayretiredRomanCatholic priestPaulShanleyisarrestedinSanDiegoonthree countsofrapingachild, BishopJohnMcCormackacknowledgesinatelevision interviewthathemishandledcasesofclergysexual abusewhileinMassachusettsandhadevenignoredawarningabout Shanley.

May2,1939:Thenewsin NewYorkandaroundthe worldofbaseballisthatLou Gehrig,afterplaying2,130 consecutivegamesforthe Yankees,hassatoneout. WithoutGehrig,theYankeesclobberDetroit22-2. Inanine-runseventhinning,Yankeesthird basemanRedRolfe,the PrideofPenacook,hitstwo doublesanddrivesinthree runs.

May2,1977:Twohundredseventy-sevenofthe 1,414anti-nucleardemonstratorsarrestedat SeabrookonApril30are movedtothearmoryon ConcordHeights.

May3,2003:TheOldMan oftheMountain,New Hampshire’siconicsymbol, thestonedeitywho watchedoverthestate’sresidentsandcountlessvisitors,lostits10,000-year battlewithgravitysometimeoverthelasttworainsoakeddays,crumbling mysteriouslytotheground inastreamofsmallstone pieces.Acavalcadeofstate officialsandworkers,Old ManoftheMountaindevoteesandtouristsdescendon FranconiaNotchtoseefor themselves.

May3,1967:Concord

HighSchoolbarsthepress fromcoveringAlabama Gov.GeorgeWallace’sappearanceattheschool.Referringtoarecentincident inwhichhewasprohibited fromspeakingatYaleUniversity,Wallacesays:“Iam gladtheyarebarred-and notme-thistime.”Afterthe CHSspeech,Wallaceheads forDartmouth,where screaming,jeeringstudents forcehimfromthe speaker’splatformandsurroundhiscarafterhehas left.Theypoundthecar withtheirfistsfor10minutesamidsignsthatread “Wallaceisaracist.”

May3,1943:Becauseof rampantjuveniledelinquency,Concordchurches askthecitytoimposea9 p.m.curfewonteenagers. PoliceChiefArthurMcIsaac sayshe’llconsidertherequest.

May3,1861:Theoverflowofvolunteersfromthe FirstNewHampshireinfantryregiment,athree-

monthoutfit,beginstoform astheSecondNewHampshireinanswertoPresident Lincoln’scallfor4,234 three-yearvolunteers.The Secondwillcometogether inJuneunderCol.Gilman Marston,acongressman fromExeter.

May3,1975:AnEPAofficialsaysGov.MelThomson hasthreatenedtosueifthe EPAdoesnotquicklyandfavorablycompleteitsreview ofanuclearplantproposed forSeabrook.

May4,2003:Onaclear daythatissunnyandperfectforhiking,hundreds gatheratthefootofCannon Mountaintoremember;to mournandtoseewiththeir owneyesthattheOldMan oftheMountainisreally gone.“It’shardtobelieve peoplecanhavesuchan emotionalattachmenttoa pieceofrock,”saysDanBurbank,whocametothe NotchfromMoultonboro withhisson,Chris.“Butit almostbringstearstoyour

eyes.”

May4,2001:Ahistoric buildingonPittsfield’sMain Streetisdestroyedinafire thatleaves10peoplehomeless.Thethree-storyTuttle Blockbuildingwasbuiltby formergovernorHiram Tuttlein1874.

May4,1943:TheConcord policesaytheyhavesolved hundredsoftheftswiththe arrestof16highschooland juniorhighschoolboys.For themostpart,thecrimesinvolveobjectstakenfrom carsandhouses.Theboys rangeinagefrom13to16.

May4,1791:TheNew

HampshireMedicalSociety isformedatameetingin Lamson’sTaverninExeter. Dr.JosiahBartlett,physician,congressman,governorandsigneroftheDeclarationofIndependence,is namedthesociety’sfirst president.

May4,1944:Firekills 2,000chickensatHarold Ford’sfarmonLoudon Road.

May5,1945:Maj.Gen. EdwardH.Brooks,aConcordnative,acceptsthebattlefieldsurrenderofthe German19thArmy.Brooks iscommanderoftheSixth

Medicare Options are Complicated. Understanding them shouldn’t be.

Turning 65

Turning 65 is a big milestone in a person’s life. For most, it’s also the time to apply for Medicare. Most commonly now you apply for Medicare Part A and/or Part B on the Social Security website.

I’m told by my clients who are new to Medicare that they feel fortunate to have me “hold their hand” and help them through the process. I will hold your hand too if you want my assistance as you face this dilemma of decisions.

Much of my consultation time is going through the appropriate steps of someone just getting their Medicare active. But this seems to be the most daunting step for most that I meet with. You can enroll in Medicare online by going to SSA.gov. Medicare alone is not enough, and that's where I come in to help you understand your Medicare options. Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement (Medi-gap) plans and Medicare Drug plans are complex and the fact that you can have my knowledge (at no cost to you) to help you decide the right choice for you at this milestone in your life will give you peace of mind. Well, that’s what my clients tell me at least.

Corps.

May5,1961:NavalCapt. AlanB.ShepardJr.ofDerry becomesthefirstAmerican inspace.Shepardridesa6by-9-footcapsule116.5 milesup,reachingaspeedof 5,160milesperhour.The capsuledropsintotheAtlanticOcean302milesfrom CapeCanaveral,Fla.,15 minutesafterlaunch.“Boy, whataride,”the37-year-old NewHampshiremansaysto thehelicoptercrewmen senttocollecthim.

May5,1944:Anepidemic ofGermanmeaslesinConcordhasdriventheabsentee listatcityschoolsabove 100.

May6,2003:Gov.Craig Bensonappointsa12persontaskforcetodeterminewhethertheOldMan oftheMountainshouldbe rebornasaplasterofParis,

rubberorgraniteversionof itsformerself.Bensonsays theOldManoftheMountainRevitalizationTask Forcewillexplorewhat shouldbedonetobest memorializetheNew Hampshireicon,whichfell fromitsFranconiaNotch perchsometimelast weekend.

May6,2003:Anelderly manwhomCaliforniaauthoritiescalledtheLove BanditisarrestedinConcordafterbeingontherun forfouryears.Officialssays theRichardGarcia,71, preyedonwidowsoverthe ageof65,usinghisdancing skillstowoohiswayinto theirbankaccounts.His preferredvenues,officials said,wereseniordances.

May6,2001:InaceremonyatPlymouthState College,Warnerpoet

Open House

MaxineKuminreceivesthe RobertFrostContemporary AmericanAward.The honorispresentedevery twoyearsbythealumniassociationtorecognize northernNewEnglanders’ individuality,hardwork, humanitarianismanddevotiontothecountrynorthof Boston.

May6,2000:Concord Skateparkofficiallyopens behindEverettArena,and about100skatersimmediatelybeginsliding,ramping andjumpingtotheirhearts’ content.“Alotofkidsgo here,soIcanlearnallthe moves,”saysJoshMeekins,a middleschoolerwhoplans manyreturns.“Inever coulddothatbefore.”

pealsformoneyfromcitizensandprivategroupsto paythe$50,000-a-daycost ofkeepingandfeedingthe 1,414protestersarrestedat SeabrookinfiveNew Hampshirearmories.AttorneyGeneralDavid Souterestimatesthetotal costcouldriseto$1million.

May6,1990:Renowned portraitphotographerLotte JacobidiesinConcord.A nativeofGermanywho livedinDeeringfor30 years,Jacobiphotographed AlbertEinstein,Thomas Mann,RobertFrost,Marc Chagall,EleanorRoosevelt andmanyothergiantsofthe 20thcentury.

May7,1973:Maxine KuminofWarnerwinsthe PulitzerPrizeforpoetryfor UpCountry.“I’mjustabsolutelyknockedout,”she says.“Ican’tbelieveit.” Kuminsaysthebook“took thepulseofthetimesalittle bit.Peopleareturningaway fromurbanthings.”

May6,1967-Speakingin Manchester,Gen.Wallace GreeneJr.,thetopU.S.Marine,saysAmericaiswinningtheVietnamWar,“and Isaythatwithoutanydoubt whatsoever.”

May6,1933:Concord’s trolleysystem,begunin 1881,shutsdown.

May6,1977:Gov. MeldrimThomsonJr.ap-

May7,2002:Inaclosely watchedcaseaboutsexual harassmentlaws,andabout thepowersoftheagency chargedwithenforcing them,theNewHampshire SupremeCourtrulesthat prisonofficialssufficiently protectedacorrectionsofficerwhowasgropedbya colleague,eventhoughthey didnotfirethemanwhoadmittedhegrabbedher breasts.

May7,1861:TheFirst NewHampshireVolunteer InfantryRegiment,gathered inConcord,completesits organizationunderCol. MasonTappanofBradford. CompanyIistheConcord company,with34members fromthecapital,including itsthreeofficers,Capt.EdwardE.Sturtevant,1stLt. HenryW.Fullerand2ndLt. EnochW.Goss.

May7,1732:JohnPittman isborn.Hewillbeanearly settlerofBarnsteadandlive totheageof101.Aroundhis 100thbirthday,atownhistoryreports,“heprocureda setofteeth,white,strong andfashionable,whichwas intruthawonderinthe neighborhood,andhebegan tolookyoungagain.”

Presenting Piff the Magic Dragon

TheColonialTheatreLaconiawillpresentPiffthe MagicDragononThursday, May30at8p.m.

Sincebreakingouton America’sGotTalentand Penn&Teller:FoolUs,viral sensationPifftheMagic Dragonhaswontheheartof Americawithhisnetwork televisionappearances,nonstoptouring,andunyielding passionforsnacks.

Thebillboardmaysay “TheLoserofAmerica’sGot Talent,”butPiffisanything but.VotedoneofVariety’s TopTenComicstoWatch, crownedchampionofTBS’ TournamentofLaughs,heis thefirstacttoeverwinBest Comedian,BestMagician, andBestHeadlineratthe

BestofLasVegasAwards. Piffandhisco-starMr.Piffles,theWorld’sOnlyMagic PerformingChihuahua, haveheadlinedtheiconic FlamingoHotelandCasino since2015,playingtoover 500,000guests,andhaverecentlybeensignedforanotherthreeyears.Hisfirst special,ReptileDysfunction,filmedatthePiffthe MagicDragonTheatre,is outnow,andhisfirstbook, PifftheMagicBook,willbe publishedthissummer.

TicketsforPifftheMagic DragonattheColonialTheatreofLaconiaonThursday, May30at8p.m.are$39$79atColonialLaconia.comorbycalling1800-657-8774.

COURTESY

Piff the Magic Dragon.

Debby Holiday Tina Turner Tribute

StephenS.Millera.k.a. “MamaRose”proudlypresentsrockartistandinternationalsinger/songwriter 17BillboardTop20Hits, DebbyHoliday,forthefirst timeontheEastCoastwith herfull10-piece“live” band,thesensationalTina TurnerTributeatThe PalaceTheatre(80Hanover St.,Manchester)onMay21 at7p.m.(Doors6p.m.) Millerishostingtheevent alongwithMistressofCeremonies,MissGayNewEnglandZolaPowell.

Aportionofticketsales willbedonatedtoSeacoast Outright,oneoftheonly specificresourcesavailable toLGBTQ+youthinthe Seacoastarea,andtoCircle Program,whichprovidesa safeandcaringenvironmentforyoungwomento exploretheirstrengthsand possibilities.

Thehostoftheeveningis StephenS.Miller,or“Mama Rose”ashe’sknownin somecornersofthetheater world.BorninPlymouth, N.H.,andraisedbetween Bridgewater,N.H.andNew YorkCitybyhislatefather Dr.JohnV.Miller,Jr.,who wastheheadoftheBusiness ManagementProgramat PlymouthStateCollege (nowUniversity),andhis

latemotherKatherineK. Miller,whowastheV.P.of theveryfirstfamilyplanningcouncilinNewHampshire,andshewasonthe originalfundraisingcommunityforCircleProgram. Millercurrentlyresidesin ManchesterwithhishusbandBrianGeldin.

Fromhomelessnessto pageantroyalty,theMistressofCeremoniesforthe eveningisZolaPowell,a trueiconofdrag.Originally fromMassachusetts,Zola wasashowdirectorfor Boston’sonly7-night-aweekshowbar,Jacque’s CabaretonBroadwayStreet. Inadditiontoworkingat Jacque’s,Zolaworkedat

everybarthatwasever aroundinthelate80sand 90sandwonthetitlesof MissGayNewEngland, MissGayBoston,MissGay EastCoast,Ms.FireIsland andMissFireIsland,withan historictwo-yearreign.Zola hasalwaysservedhercommunityinanywaypossible. Whetherit’slendinghertalentsfor“TrinityPlace Shelter,”“ICNY,”“One SandwichataTime,” “HeartsofGold”orany othercharitableorganization,youcancountonher, inoroutofDrag,tobeout theremakingadifference. Notanimpersonationact, theTinaTurnerTributeby world-renownedvocalist

DebbyHoliday,bringstogether10ofthetoptouring musiciansintheworldto bringyouthetimeless musicofTinaTurnerlike youneverimaginedyou couldhearit. TheTinaTurnerTribute corebandmembersinclude SeanMcNabb,DerekDay, SvenMartin,andForrest Everett.

GET THE E-EDITION APP

Did you know you can read the e-edition right on your phone? The Concord Monitor electronic edition app lets subscribers read the paper on a phone or tablet with all the stories, ads and photos shown exactly as it appears in print. Download the Monitor's e-edition app through Google Play or the App Store.

Seeking dynamic Human Resource coordinator to join our school district. This position includes all aspects of human resource responsibilities for 290 employees.

Experience in accounting preferred.

This is a full-time year-round position.

Salary range is $25.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience.

“Excellent benefit package”

This position is open until filled. Interviews will start in May.

Please apply through School Spring: letter of intent, resume, three current letters of reference and a complete application.

“For more information and consideration, candidates should apply online at www.sau73.org”

Gilford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BELMONT AREA ANDOVER AREA

RALPH A. POTTER Building, Remodeling. Decks, Small jobs. Roofing & Metal Roofing 603-228-2366

Dump Runs

LOOSENZ

Junk, Appliances, Furniture, Cleanouts, Small Moves, Lawn Mowing Houses, Garages, Basements & Attics From Truck Loads to Dumpsters

Serving Central New Hampshire 7 Days a Week 603-753-8555 603-568-7291

Handyperson

HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

STEVE'S BUILDING REPAIRS

Specializing in small home repairs 45 years experience in building and remodeling

Replacement Decks Kitchen Installs Bath Remodels Trim Work

Replacement Doors call (603) 748-4902 or email: sedgecomb01@gmail.com for more information

Pressure Washing

Services Roof Cleaning & Power Washing Free Estimates, References 20 years experience 603-715-6195 sprayforcenh.com

Kitchens, baths, windows, doors, painting, Fully insured NO JOB TO SMALL call 603-918-9504

GILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PART TIME CLEANER NEEDED

Hodges Development Corporation is in search of a responsible and independent part time cleaner. Applicants must be 18 or older and pass criminal background check.

Apply at hodgescompanies.com or call Jess at 603-410-4274

PART TIME POOL MONITORS WANTED SPEND YOUR SUMMER POOLSIDE!

Local apartment complex seeking responsible and reliable pool monitors.

Applicants must be 18 or older and pass criminal background check.

Apply at hodgescompanies.com or call Jess at 603-410-4274

Business/Commercial

Loudon: Fox Pond Plaza Rt 106, 1st flr retail 300+ sqft/ht/ac/elec inc 798-3128

Rooms

THE WHITFIELD HOUSE, 86-86 1/2 Pleasant St.,Concord. Semi-Private Lodging. 603-225-9734

AUTOMOTIVE & BOATS

Autos Wanted

Absolutely All Cars & Trucks Wanted Will pay up to $600. Call Murray's Auto Recycling 425-2562

Seeking dynamic candidates to join our school community for the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidates should seek to cultivate a learning environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, critical thinking and self-direction.

District Openings

8th Grade Science Teacher

High School Science Teacher

(certification in Chemistry & Physical Sciences preferred)

All positions are open until filled. NH Certification required for all teaching positions. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package.

For more information and consideration, candidates should apply online at www.sau73.org

Gilford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

for $149

What Makes Crossroads Different

1

2

3

Decades of Experience.