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Peter Cook spins flax. Gilmanton Historical Society will hold Farm & Flax Day on Saturday, July 26.

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Gilmanton Historical Society hosts Farm & Flax Day The Gilmanton Historical Society invites you to come experience flax to linen production as it was done in colonial times at our historic flax retting pond on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This site contains the only identified flax retting pond in the state.

Discover the amazing qualities of linen and learn why this ancient fiber is making a comeback as a fabric of the future! Try your hand at processing flax or watch our wonderful team of presenters transform this ancient plant from stalk to thread to fabric!

Stroll through the Howe Barn to view our exhibit of flax and linen artifacts as well as our collection of antique farm implements.

Blacksmithing will be presented by Norm Miner. In addition, lacemaking demos will be presented by the New England Lace Group.

Like to hike? The Howe Conservation Area includes a beautiful hike to Meetinghouse Pond on the Joe Urner Trail. Location: Tom Howe Conservation Area, 245 Meeting House Rd Gilmanton Cost: Free but donations are encouraged for our ongoing restoration efforts.

Event rain date is Sunday, July 27th. For more information visit our website: https://gilmantonhistoricalsociety.org/ Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/16XQ2myHCo/

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With a mission to build stronger bodies and stronger communities, Lavallee helps clients unlock their potential—one stretch at a time. Whether he’s in downtown Concord on a date night, going Over The Edge for a cause, or inspiring others through recovery and wellness, 40year-old Lavallee, who lives in Manchester, is leading a self-care revolution across southern New Hampshire, where he works in both Manchester and Concord.

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do. I am the owner of FlexABLE Assisted stretching and wellness.

Our mission is to build stronger bodies, stronger minds and a stronger comNATE LAVALLEE munity, one person at a Nate Lavallee is the Concord Young Professional of the Month time. Our goal is to help for July 2025.

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Q: What’s your favorite memory in Concord? Our ribbon cutting was amazing, Everyone was so welcoming and so excited to have a wellness business join the community.

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Q: What organizations are you involved with? We do a lot of events with Make a Wish and anything recovery-related. My wife and I are both in recovery and love to give back in that area. I recently went Over The Edge for Dismas Home, a women’s recovery house that does excellent work. They are currently working on opening an additional facility that would give them the ability to help dozens more!

Q: What’s your favorite place to go in Concord? I love to be downtown, it’s such a vibe. It’s comfortable, welcoming, and all inclusive. There is something to do for everyone with great shops, restaurants and places to sit and chill. Downtown Concord is a great place to bring your kids or a great spot for date night — my wife

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Q: What is one of your life goals?My goal is to create a wellness movement in Southern New Hampshire. People are finally beginning to realize the importance of self-care.

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The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts one of New Hampshire’s most dynamic young professional networks. The Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) fosters personal and professional growth for individuals in the Capital Region, primarily serving ages 18-40—though all “Our mission is to build are welcome to join. CYPN highlights emerging leaders who excel in their instronger bodies, dustries and contribute to the commustronger minds and a nity. Monthly features are published in stronger community, The Concord Insider. Learn more at concordnhchamber.com/imone person at a time.” pact/young-leaders or follow along on —Nate Lavallee Facebook (Concord Young ProfesOwner of FlexABLE sionals Network) and Instagram (@ Assisted Stretching and Wellness cypn).

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he Pierce Brigade, the membership organization dedicated to preserving the home and legacy of President Franklin Pierce is hosting a concert on the lawn at the Pierce Manse on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be preceded by an ice cream social and open house from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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Nevers’ Second Regiment Band is the Capital City’s professional community band, dedicated to bringing an annual series of summer concerts to the greater Concord area and throughout the state. Its compound name derives from its military affiliation with the Second Regiment of the New Hampshire National Guard in the late 1800s and direction for more than half a century by Claremont cornetist, Arthur Nevers. The band also has links to the Civil War Band of 1861 that accompanied the Third New Hampshire Regiment to Hilton Head, South Carolina. Throughout its years of service, Nevers’ Band has remained a professional civilian community band, but its military origins have always flavored its history and traditions.

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Community Players celebrate 97th season To celebrate the conclusion of their 97th season, the Community Players of Concord came together for an annual meeting including a pot-luck dinner and the presentation of a number of theatrical awards.

Rick and Jemi Broussard won the Karen Braz Children’s Theatre Project award, presented by Children’s Theatre Project director Karen Braz, for their dedication to local children’s theatre. The pair has designed and built props in-

cluding dancing snakes, whipped-cream bazookas and fire-breathing dragons for such shows as “The Wind in The Willows,” “The Hobbit” and “The Reluctant Dragon.”

The popular Players’ Osy Strong Award was recently renamed “The Strong Award – In memory of Osmond and Harriet Strong” to include recognition of Harriet Strong, who played leading roles in the 1930s and 1940s and went on to become a director of large-scale Rodgers

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The Community Players’ 98th season will begin with a free theatre camp show, Disney’s “Moana Jr.” on August 8th, followed by the Children’s Theatre fall

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