Concord Insider May 8 2025

WILLIAM & SONS COFFEE CO.

COFFEE & COMMUNITY CROSSWORD MAY 8, 2025

SOLVE THE CROSSWORD BY MAY 10 FOR A FREE DRINK OF CHOICE AT OUR CONCORD OR MANCHESTER LOCATIONS

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5. The fragrance that arrives before the first sip

8. Where sun, soil, and hands grow the magic

9. Bright like citrus; the sparkle in your cup

13. The height that shapes the bean’s character

14. When one pot warms many

15. A mindful moment to explore a coffee’s soul

16. The popcorn sound that marks the roast’s rise

19. The one who waves when you open the shop

21. Hand-crafted by the group Patriot Piecemakers, featured as Hometown Heroes in the Concord Monitor (Concordmonitor.com)

22. Type of store run by Abby Rollins, spotlighted in the business section of the Concord Monitor (Concordmonitor.com)

23. A heart that gives without asking

24. A kindness poured into a jar

26. A round, rare bean with a bold voice

27. A sacred moment between sips

28. What connects the café to the community

1. The whisper-light skin shed in the roast

2. Stirred into every cup that stays

3. The rhythm of hours behind the bar

4. The true brew at every table

6. A soul whose order you already know

7. A clean process for clarity in taste

10. The taste of the land where the bean was born

11. The steam that lifts from shared stories

12. Dried with the fruit, for wild, sweet notes

18. This coffee wont keep you awake.

30. The time when the café stretches awake Down

17. Where slurps and silence reveal the bean’s truth

20. What we do, again and again, over coffee

25. Town that garnered backlash and frustration after the elimination of trash services. (Concordmonitor.com)

29. The weight of coffee on your tongue

REDEEM YOUR FREE DRINK AT OUR LOCATIONS: 72 WASHINGTON ST, CONCORD, NH 489 AMORY STREET, MANCHESTER, NH

ORDER ONLINE AND DELIVERY: WSONSCOFFEE.COM

Two unique summer camp opportunities

Assummerrollsaround, herearetwounique summercampopportunities tomakethemonthsbetweenschoolfeelmoreexciting!

CampInvention,anationallyrecognized,nonprofitsummerenrichment campprogram,iscoming toHennikerCommunity SchooltheweeksofJuly28 andAug.4.

takecontroloftheirinnovationjourneyastheyhead outontheultimateroad trip.

■ IllusionWorkshop:Childrendiscoverthemesmerizingworldofillusions, wherethingsarenotalways astheyappear.

womeninterestedinthefire service,iscurrentlyacceptingapplications.The programwilltakeplaceJuly 27–Aug.1attheNew HampshireFireAcademyin Concord.Allinterested youngwomenareencouragedtoapply.

■ ClawArcade:Campers usetheircreativityandengineeringskillstoconstruct afunctionalClawArcade outofcardboard.

■ PenguinLaunch:Childrenembarkonaneco-expeditiontoinvestigatepenguinsandtheiceandsnow ofAntarctica.

AprogramoftheNational InventorsHallofFamein partnershipwiththeUnited StatesPatentandTrademarkOffice,CampInventionchallengeschildrenin gradesK-6totapintotheir naturalcuriosityanduse theircreativitytosolve problems.Throughhandsonactivities,CampInventionpromotesSTEM learning,buildsconfidence, leadership,perseverance andresourcefulness,and encouragesentrepreneurship allinafunandengagingenvironment.

Eachyear,theprogram featuresanewcurriculum inspiredbysomeofournation’smostworld-changing inventors theNationalInventorsHallofFameInductees.Thisyear’sDiscoverprogramencourages childrentobeconfidentin theirideasandexploretheir innovativenessthrough hands-onexperiencesincluding:

■ InControl:Campers

AlllocalCampInvention programsarefacilitatedand taughtbyqualifiededucatorswhoresideandteachin thecommunity.CampInventionserves140,000studentseveryyearandpartnerswithmorethan2,600 schoolsanddistrictsacross thenation.Formoreinformationortoregister, visitinvent.org/camp

CampFullyInvolved,a summerprogramforyoung

CampFullyInvolvedisa physicallychallenging,aggressivehands-on,live-in week-longsummercamp directedtowardsyoung womenbetweentheagesof 14(havingcompletedthe 8thgrade)and20whoare interestedinexploringthe careerofafirefighter.No experienceoraffiliation withafiredepartmentisrequired,andapplications fromyoungwomenwhodo nothaveanyaffiliationwith thefireserviceareencouraged.Thereisnoresidency requirementforattendance. Firefightinggearissupplied forthosewhoneedit.

CadetsinCampFullyInvolvedwillparticipatein numeroushands-onevolutions,including,butnotlim-

PembrokeCityLimits,a livemusicrestaurantand barintheSuncookVillage, holdsawidevarietyof eventseachmonth

OnThursday,May8, therewillbea“BuildYour OwnMother’sDayBouquet”sessionbyLilyFlower FloralDesignfrom4-7p.m. Thatsameevening,thebar willhosttheQueenCityImprovGroup,bringinglaughs totheSuncookVillage throughthiscomedyspecial,whichwillrunfrom7-9 p.m.

Forthoselookingtorelax andstretch,Yogawith WorthyMindandMovementwilltakeplaceonSaturday,May10at10a.m.

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Pembroke City Limits

Walk-insarewelcome. Laterinthemonthon Sunday,May25,aBluesFestivalwilltakethestage.All bluesplayersarewelcome. Thefestivalwilllastfrom25p.m.

Then,thenextweekend, therewillbelinedancing lessonsthenanopendance sessionwith603Line DancingonSaturday,May 31from4-6p.m.

Tuesday,June3willbe thestartofSuncookRun Clubat6p.m.

OnSaturday,June7, BattleoftheBrewerieswill takeplacefrom1-4p.m.

PembrokeCityLimitsalso holdsacoupleofrecurring events,suchasweekly Thursdaycribbageat5:30 p.m.andSuncookVillage BookClubonthefirst Thursdayofthemonthfrom 5:30-7p.m.

Formoreinformation, visitwww.pembrokecitylimits.com.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Carpentry

Garages, Additions, Roofing & Siding, Decks, Remodeling call Eric 264-1035

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

Dump Runs

LOOSENZ

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

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

Handyperson Services

Interior HandymanServic esProjects & Repairs

Personalized HandymanProgram Available

Avoid Wait Times You Choose 1-8 hrs Monthly For Details Visitwww.FixPaint Etc.com 603-203-4800FixPaintEtc @gmail.com

MJG HANDYMAN LLC

SPRING CLEANUP

Power Washing Tree trimming Brush hog mowing small paint

Home Improvement

Home Improvement Roofing

STEVE'S BUILDING REPAIRS Specializing in small home repairs 45 years experience in building and remodeling Custom Additions Replacement Decks Kitchen Installs Bath Remodels Trim Work Replacement Doors Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Painting call (603) 748-4902 or email: sedgecomb01@gmail.com for more information

Masonry

CW MASONRY EXPERTS Roof Repairs Chimney Sweeping & all Masonry needs 603-674-0492

Pest Control

WILDLIFE REMOVAL

Experienced, dependable, reasonably priced and licensed Wildlife Control Operator. Humane wildlife removal. Woodchucks, porcupines, skunks, raccoons, possums.

Feel free to call for wildlife advice! 603-491-6044

ROB PARKER & SON CONTRACTING LLC

ROOFING ROOFING ROOFING FALL DISCOUNTS ASPHALT, METAL, CEDAR, RUBBER,

SEAMLESS

Deerfield Fair in Deerfield, NH is seeking an Office Assistant. Candidate must be highly organized w/attention to detail possessing exc. communication skills. This is a PT position is 20 hrs per wk during the Fair's off season from Nov. thru June & 40 hrs per wk for the months of July thru Oct. as we prepare for & complete work following the annual Fair. The candidate will provide clerical support & outstanding Customer Service while assisting vendors, customers, Department Superintendents & Deerfield Fair's Board of Officers and Directors. This is a dynamic position w/varied work duties throughout the year. Hourly wage is w/experience.commensurate Interested parties may apply by sending a cover letter & resume to secretary@deerfieldfair.com.

Field Mowing

TRACTOR FOR HIRE WITH OPERATOR

SERVING HENNIKER & SURROUNDING TOWNS

DRIVEWAYS: Does your driveway need help? We do Hardpack Grading Leveling

MOWING: Fields Pastures Overgrowth List of jobs that can be done is long!

Dennis Lanphear Call 603-470-6660 Call for a free estimate

Pressure Washing

First PTO concert of the year

OnSaturday,May17, theAllenstownEconomicDevelopment CommitteeandtheAllenstownParentTeacherOrganizationwillhostthefirst concertoftheyearattheAllenstownCommunity School,locatedat171River Road,acrossfromLavalley Farms.

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band,TheLastStand CountryBand,willperform countryclassicsandcurrent musicfromGeorgeStraitto KeithUrban,ChrisStapletonandThomasRhett. Theconcertwillrunfrom2 p.m.to5p.m.,rainor shine.

Manyotheractivitieswill beincludedinthisevent, suchascornholegames,3-

on-3basketballand touchingafiretruckorpolicecruiser.Activitiesavailableforcashpurchaseincludetie-dyingt-shirts,face paintingandfoodconcessions.

Do you have items you don’t need any more but don’t have the space to host a yard sale?

Join us in our Community Yard Sale Fundraiser!

Here is how it works:

• You can purchase a lot space, or space and table, in our parking lot to host your own yard sale on May 31st. Visit www.communitybridgesnh.org/donate and click the Givelify link to reserve your spot.

• $25 for a space, or $35 for a space and table.

• Proceeds from purchasing a space or space and table will support families and community members connected to Community Bridges.

• The proceeds of your sales are all yours!

• Visit www.communitybridgesnh.org/Donate to learn more and purchase a space! Sign-ups close on May 23rd!

May 31, 2025 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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