May 9, 2024 CI

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Symphony NH performing ‘South Pacific: In Concert’ stage show

TheNewLondonBarn Playhouseisthrilledtoannounceanewcollaboration betweenthehistorictheater andSymphonyNH,the GraniteState’spremiere professionalsymphonyorchestra.

SouthPacific:InConcert willbepresentedonthe BarnPlayhousestagefor twoperformancesonlyon Saturday,June1at7:30p.m. andSunday,June2at3p.m. Audienceswillexperience

theromanticandtimeless RodgersandHammerstein scoreatitsverybestwith20 professionalmusiciansfrom SymphonyNHandvocalists fromtheBarnPlayhouse Community,performedon theintimateBarnPlayhouse stage.

Thestoryfollowsthelives ofU.S.militarymen,nurses, andresidentsofaPolynesianislandduringWorld WarIItoldthroughsong withsuchfamoustunesas

“ThereIsNothingLikea Dame,”“You’veGotToBe CarefullyTaught,”“I’m GonnaWashThatMan RightOuttaMyHair,”and “SomeEnchantedEvening.”

“Wearethrilledtoannouncethiscollaboration betweentwoofNewHampshire’sfinestnot-for-profit artsorganizations,”saidElliottCunningham,ManagingDirectoroftheNew LondonBarnPlayhouse.

“ThiscollaborationisadirectresultoftheNew HampshireStateCouncilon theArtsbringingtogether leadersofthestate’sarts groupsduringthepandemic viazoom,anditbringsme anincredibleamountofjoy thatwearenowabletoproduceSouthPacific:InConcertontheBarnPlayhouse stage.Itissuretobea uniqueperformance,the firsttimeintheBarnPlayhouse’shistorytohave20 musiciansplayingonour stage.”

“Thisissuchathrillforus atSymphonyNHtohave theopportunitytocollaboratewiththeNewLondon BarnPlayhouse,”said DeannaHoying,Executive DirectorofSymphonyNH.

“Workingtogetherto bringthegorgeousscoreof SouthPacifictoNewHampshireaudienceshasbeena longtimedreamofourorganizationsandwearefinallyabletofulfillthat dream.”

Ticketsareonsalenowby headingtonlbarn.orgor givingtheBoxOfficeacall at603-526-6710.

music

The Loft at Hermit Woods presents Pete Kilpatrick

OnThursday,May9,The LoftatHermitWoodsis pleasedtowelcomePete KilpatricktoTheLoft stage.

Maine-basedsinger/songwriterPeteKilpatrickgrew upwithadeepandresoundingloveofmelody. Withnoformaltrainingin music,Petepickedupthe acousticguitarattheageof 16andbeganteachinghimselfhowtoplay,craftinghis ownsongs,allwhilefalling deeplyinlovewiththeprocess.

Aftergraduatingfrom highschool,Petetookafew yearsoffbeforeattending collegetofocushisenergy onafull-timecareerasa musician.Hewroteand recordedhisfirstalbum, HalfWayHome,backin 2003.Betweennetworking andanear-constantperformingschedule throughoutNewEngland, hebegantodevelopaloyal followingthatwouldcontinuetogrowoverthe years.

Thenexttenyearsof Pete’scareersawthesuccessfulreleaseofsixadditionalalbums(totalingover 40,000albumssold),abrief recorddealwithEpic Records,andover1,000live performances,including showsalongsideDave MatthewsBand,RayLamontagne,Guster,Barenaked Ladies,JasonMraz,and manyothers.

Pete’smusichasalsobeen

featuredonhitTVshows likeTheOffice,Parksand RecreationandNewGirl. Don’tmissthisopportunitytohearPeteperformup closeandpersonalonthe

TheLoftstage.Ticketscan bepurchasedathermitwoods.com/music

HermitWoodsWinery andEateryislocatedat72 MainStreetinMeredith.

Pete Kilpatrick.

Northeast Coffee Festival this weekend concord

By Chloe Rattee Monitor staff

Coffeeandteaamateursandprofessionalswillflockto downtownConcordonMay 10and11toexperiencethe NortheastCoffeeFestival. Thefreeoutsideportionof

theeventwillincludetwo fulldaysoflivemusicand over30localvendors.

Coffeeandteaworkshopsat theBankofNHstage,Hotel Concord,andRedRiver Theatrewillrequirethepurchaseofaone-ortwo-day pass.

“[It’s]aboutcelebrating

Tuesday, May 14th @ 6:30PM

1st Showing in NH!

Executive produced by Olympic ski racer Bode Miller and Emmy Award-winning impact sports filmmaker Brett Rapkin

The film chronicles a concerning issue...the community mental health challenges facing many of America’s mountain resort towns. Isolation, inadequate resources, substance abuse and social stigmas are all contributing factors. The film takes a closer look at how mental health providers, outdoor recreation professionals, and local law enforcement are working together to create innovative solutions.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Riverbend Community Mental Health will host this exclusive film screening followed by a community conversation with local experts.

thatwewantyoutolikethe coffee,sohowcanwehelp youinthat?Youknow,there isacoffeeforeveryone: somepeoplelikeitblack, somepeoplelikeashotof espresso,somepeoplelike flavoredcoffee,lattes,some peopleliketea,”saidfestival founderandco-founderof WayfarerRoasters,Karen Bassett.“Sothere’ssomuch toitandnoneofit’s wrong.”

TheNortheastCoffeeFestivalhasbeenaone-dayfestivalinLaconiathepasttwo years.Bassettsaidthat they’vemovedtoConcord tobeinamorecentrallocation,andbecausetheircity host,downtowncoffeeshop Revelstoke,hassuchabig rolethisyear.Theydecided toexpandtheeventintotwo daystospreadoutthe40 workshopstomaximizeeducationalopportunities. Bassettsaidthatthefirstcomefirst-serveclasses werejam-packedinpast years,andhopestheadditionalclasstimeswillhelp everyonegetthebestvalue fortheirticket.

“Thisisjustanincredible opportunityforpeopleto learnaboutcoffeewherever theyareintheirjourney,” Bassettsaid.“Youcanknow nothingaboutcoffeeand stillhavesomuchtakeaway fromtheseworkshops,or youcouldbeanexperiencedcoffeeprofessional andbeinspired,challenged, encouraged,connectedto

othercoffeeprofessionals throughthis.Soitreallyis foreveryone,whichisreally cool.”

Fortytrainedandcertifiedcoffeeprofessionals andindustryleaderswillbe leadingespressoandhome brewingworkshops,coffeetastingsessions,andpanel discussions.Theproducer ofacoffeemini-serieswill beattendingascreeningat theRedRiverTheatreand doingaliveQ&Aafterwards.

Producersfromasfaras Oregon,Hondurasand Columbiawillalsobe makingthetrip.Bassettsaid thatpartofthefestivalis aboutlearningwhereyour coffeeiscomingfrom, whichtiesintotheireffort tousealllocalvendorsand connectwiththecommunity.

“Youwantspecialty coffeetobeapproachable, accessible,youwanttolearn aboutit,learnaboutthe storywherethecoffee comesfrom,thecoffee farmer,meetpeopleinthe industrywithalldifferent typesofcareers,whether they’reroasters,cafe owners,coffeeproducers, importers,allofthosewill bepresentatthisfestival,”

Bassettsaid.“ThemoreI cansharethestoriesabout whereitcomesfrom,how yourpurchaseofcoffeeis impactingnotonlyyour localcommunity,butthe

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A Senior Living Community

Active seniors can enjoy an exciting lifestyle with fun daily activities. Granite Ledges of Concord is a lively community which supports our residents’ independence, while offering the security of a 24-hour staff, as well as personalized care services when they are needed.

communityinwhichthe coffeewasgrown,that’sreallyimportant.”

Thetwo-dayexpansion alsogivesmoretimeforthe communitytoexplorethe freepartofthefestival.It’s lessfocusedoncoffee, thoughcoffeevendorswill bepresent.Coffeelovers andhatersalikecanappreciatethelocalfareandfood trucks,livemusic,andthe “playzone”withyardgames andpuppies.

Bassettsaidthatsupport

fromtheConcordcommunitywasessentialinsupplyingthestreetpartofthe eventfreeandfullofthings todo.Revelstoke’shelpin planningandconnecting withlocalsbusinesseswas alsoinstrumentalinthefestivalcomingtogether.You’ll seeAlex,oneoftheowners ofthebusiness,MC’ingthe latteartthrowdownSaturdayafternoon.Bassett saidhehasalotofexperienceand“putsonagood show.”

Thethrowdownwillbe

freetoview,andtheBankof NHStagewillbeselling beerandwine.Theyexpect 30-60competitorsandare hopingforabigaudience.

waytoculminatethefestivalandthecommunityit’s serving.

They’reexpectingsixto eightthousandpeopleover thetwodays,andhaveseen peoplecomingalltheway fromCalifornia,butparticipantsaremostlymadeupof northeasternenthusiasts.

“Twopeoplegoheadto head,theypouralatteina certaindesign.Soeach round,youdoadifferent design.Like,okay,you’re goingtodotheRosetta,ora tulip,oraheart,youknow,” Bassettsaid.“There’safew judges,andwhoeverwins winsthatround.It’skindof likeablind,judging,likethe twocupsareputuponthe bigscreen,andthejudges willpointtowhichonethey feellikewinstheround.”

Bassettsaidthattheyput alotofworkintoprizesto helpinfluencepeopletobe braveandcompete,butaltogethertheeventisnotaseriouscompetition,justafun

WhenBassettandher husbandfirstmovedtoLaconiafromPortland, Oregonin2008,theydidn’t findanysortofcoffeecommunity.Aftercollaborating withafriendandopening WayfarerRoasters,theyhad aroleinfosteringthedowntowncommunitythatthe citywasattemptingtobring back.Notonlyistherea growingdowntowncommunity,butagrowingcoffee communityinLaconiaand inthestate.

“It’sfinallyhappening whereitfeelslikeacoffee communityinthisarea,” Bassettsaid.“It’sawesome.I thinkanyawarenessto qualityandexcellence,and appreciationforthecraftis valuabletotheindustryasa whole.Andtojust,you know,it’skindoflikethe movementsofLocalFood andFarmtoTableandall thatstuffislike,know whereyourfoodcomes from.Careaboutthat. That’spartofthestory. That’spartofwhatyou’re supporting,coffeeisnodifferent.”

Foradditionalinformation,tickets,andlatteart throwdownsign-ups,goto northeastcoffeefestival.com.Ticketscanalso bepurchasedattheBankof NHStageboxoffice.

NHTI students publish genome research

Whenitcomestobiologicalresearch,NHTI–Concord’sCommunityCollege isonthecuspofdiscovery: Thisspring,7formerand3 currentNHTIstudentshave publishedapaperintheonlinejournalPubMedexploringthegeneticmakeup ofabacteriophage,avirus thatactsasaparasiteina bacteriumbyinfectingand reproducinginsideit.

Thepaper,“GenomeSequenceofArthrobacter globiformisphage MaGuCo,”introducesthe readertoMaGuCo,atemperatephageisolatedfroma soilsamplecollectedin Alton,N.H.Theauthors identifiedthephage’s genomeascontainingmore than43,000basepairs.

Twoofthestudents, AmandaDigginsandRachel Pitt,havespenttheiracademicyearfocusingonresearchfortheINBRE,or

IDeANetworksofBiomedicalResearchExcellence. AmandaandRachelhave beenpreviouslycitedin GenBank,theNationalInstituteofHealth’sgenetic sequencedatabaseandan annotatedcollectionofall publiclyavailableDNAse-

quences,asaresultofthe worktheycompletedin NHTI’sGeneticscoursein Fall2022.

“Thesestudents’research contributestothegrowing fieldofbiomedicalresearch,”saysDr.Patrick Tompkins,NHTIpresident.

“NHTIinspiresandpreparesstudentsforthe comingageofscientificresearch.”BethWilkes,professorinNHTI’sDepartmentofNaturalSciences, said,“Thesestudentsaccomplishedexcellentwork, andtheirachievements havebeenrecognized.

“Therearealreadyplans movingforwardtocapitalizeandgrowtheirresearchintomorepublicationsinmedicaljournals.”

NHTIhasearneditsreputationforexcellencein STEMprograms.Openingin 1965asNewHampshire TechnicalInstitutewith threeengineeringtech-

nologyprograms,NHTIexcelsinpreparingthenext generationofacademics,researchers,andworkersfor therigorsandrewardsof workintheirchosenSTEM fields.Theschool,whose namechangedin2008toreflectalargeracademic focus,offersboth2-yeardegreeandcertificateprogramswithtransferable creditopportunitiesto4yearinstitutions.

Tolearnmoreabout NHTI’sbiomedicalresearch programs,includingBiology,EnvironmentalSciences,andSustainableAgriculture,visitcatalog.NHTI.edu.

NH’s medicine of the land maple syrup

Fewthingsevokethe identityandvaluesofNew Hampshiremorethan maplesyrup.Italso bridgesthemanydivisionsfacingourcommunities.

OmMonday,May20at 5:30p.m.atWhippleHall inNewLondon,Damian Costelloexploreshowthe practiceofmaplesugaring connectsustotheland, ourancestors,andallthat surroundsus.

Inconversationwith RobinWallKimmerer’s bestselling“Braiding Sweetgrass,”hesuggests thatsugarmaking which isinformedbyindigenous wisdom isacommunal medicineofconnection thatteachesmutualreciprocitywiththeland.

DamianCostelloreceivedhisPh.D.intheologicalstudiesfromthe UniversityofDaytonand specializesintheintersectionofCatholictheology, Indigenousspiritualtraditions,andcolonialhistory. Heisaninternationalexpertonthelifeandlegacy ofNicholasBlackElkand theauthorof“BlackElk: ColonialismandLakota Catholicism.”

Costellowasbornand raisedinVermontandhis workisinformedbymany yearsofethnographic workontheNavajoNation.Costelloservesasthe directorofpostgraduate studiesatNAIITS:AnIndigenousLearningCommunity,anIndigenousdesignedanddeliveredATS accreditedgraduate school.

Thiseventisfreeand opentothepublic.Space islimited,pleaseRSVPto info@cfanh.org.

Upcoming events players of concord

Communtiy Players of Concord host studio clean up day

StudioCleanUpDay isSaturday,June1,from9 a.m.to12p.m.

Ourmuch-lovedand heavilyusedStudioneeds it’sannual“cleanout”and cleanup,insideandoutside. Let’sgetour“home”ready forourJune8thAnnual Meetingandour2024-2025 season!Manyhelpersare neededtomakethisclean upextravaganzago smoothly.Wewillneed some“muscle”forinterior andexteriorworkbutthere willbesome“lighterduty” tasksavailabletoo.

Theraindateforexterior workonlyisSunday,June2, from9a.m.to12p.m.;interiorworkwillhappenon June1regardlessofrain. Pitchinwiththisbriskindoor/outdooractivityto freshenupourstudio.

Seecommunityplayersofconcord.org/studiocleanup-day-2024/for moreinformation

Celebrate the season

OnSaturday,June8at6 p.m.attheCommunity PlayersStudio(435Josiah BartlettRoad,Concord)the CommunityPlayerscontinue theirtraditionoffunandvariety(plusashortbusiness meeting)atthisAnnualevent withPotluckDinner.

Theagendawillinclude specialrecognitions,unsung heroes,scholarships,the OsyStrongAwardpresentationandtheannouncement ofour97thSeason.Cindy Dickinsonwillhost“Stories fromtheStage”starring, possibly,you.

It’sagreateveningtoreunitewithcompanymembers,celebratethisrecord seasonandapplaudyourremarkablecontributions–as wellas“network”andsignup fornewopportunitiesin Season97!

PotluckDinnerbasedon lastname:AtoG:Bringa SaladorSideDish;HtoN: Entrée;OtoZ:Dessert. Pleasebringasmallcard listingingredientsofyour dishandbringyourownsoft drinkoradultbeverage.

24th Annual Perennial Exchange opens gardening season

The24thAnnualPerennialExchangeopensConcord’sgardeningseasonon Saturday,May11from8 a.m.tonoonattheConcord CityAuditorium.It’sfree andopentoall.Here’show theexchangeworks: Justsplitand swap!Perennialplantsare ambitious,persistent,and wandering.You’vegota flockofphlox,ahostof hosta,adramadaisies…Dig andsplitthem,putthemin cans,bags,orboxes,and bringthemdowntothe Auditoexchangefornew varieties.Andifyou’rejust startingagarden,thereare plantsforyoutoo.Youcan takeyournewplantshome andsettheminyour garden.It’salltobeautify

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This October, 2022, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows perennial chrysanthemums planted directly ina gardenbed on LongIsland, NY.

youryardandthecity’s streetscape. AlsoattheExchange:AdvicefromperennialMaster Gardners;Mother’sDay mugs–thesweetestaffordablegiftinthecounty;and theGreatGardeningRaffle –10prizesfor10winners

fromBlackForestNursery, BrochuNursery,CobblestoneDesign,ColeGardens,D.McLeodFlorist, MurrayFarms,Osborne’s Agway,Lowe’sandHome Depot.

Theexchangewilltake placerainor

shine.Morningcoffeeand pastrieswillbeserved. SponsoredbyTheFriends ofTheAudiandConcord’s GeneralServicesDepartment.

For moreinformation, call603-344-4747orvisit theaudi.org.

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May

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■ Author Patricia O'ConnorNavigating Life's Final Journey: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. "Navigating Life's Final Journey: Conversations, Choices, Resources" Gibson's Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-2240562. gibsonsevents@ gmail.com.

■ Bach’s Lunch: Zefira Trio: 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Zefira Trio presents “Songs Without Words.” They comprise violinist Olga Patramanska-Bell, cellist Ashima Scripp, and pianist Eleanor Perrone. Free. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord. reception@ccmusicschool.org.

■ Class in Nashua - Basket Weaving with Ruth Boland (Thursdays): 6 to 8:30 p.m. Natural Wellness Corner, 239 Loudon Rd., Concord.

■ 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. Check website for registration fees. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd, Concord. christine.graham@concordcrew.org.

■ Concord Reads: 6 p.m. Free. Concord Public Library and other locationsplease refer to photo attached, Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

■ “Mamma Mia:” 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets online of at the door $12 - $15. $18, $15 at the door. Concord High School, 170 Warren St., Concord. 6032250800. cklose@ sau8.org.

■ Old North Cemetery Tour: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Old North Cemetery, 137 North State St., Concord.

■ Spring Lecture Series: Lecture: "The Golden Age of Airline Service": 6 p.m. $0$50. Free for NHHS members. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St., Concord. 603-228-6688. zbinette@ nhhistory.org.

■ Spring Lecture Series: Planes, Trains and Automo-

biles: 6 p.m. $0 - $50. Free for NHHS members. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. 603-2286688. zbinette@nhhistory.org.

May 10

■ Block Party Barbecue: A Healthy Kids Day Event: 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration is Required.. YMCA of Concord, 15 N. State St., Concord. (603) 2289622. kwimpey@graniteymca.org.

■ Class in Nashua - Basket Weaving with Ruth Boland (Fridays): 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Natural Wellness Corner, 239 Loudon Rd., Concord. (603) 595-8233.

■ Concord Crew Youth Spring

Season: 4 to 6:45 p.m. Concord Crew signups open for Youth 712th grade. Check website for registration fees. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd, Concord. christine.graham@concordcrew.org.

■ 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.

■ “Mamma Mia:” 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets online or at the door $12 - $15. $18, $15 at the door. Concord High School, 170 Warren St., Concord. 6032250800. cklose@ sau8.org.

■ Beginner Bird Walk: Kwaks Wildlife Sanctuary: May 11, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Concord.

May 11

■ Concord Crew Youth Spring Season: 4 to 6:45 p.m. Concord Crew signups open for Youth 712th grade. Check website for registration fees. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd, Con-

cord. christine.graham@concordcrew.org.

■ Kids Comic Con: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.

■ “Mamma Mia:” 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets online of at the door $12 - $15. $18, $15 at the door. Concord High School, 170 Warren St, Concord. 603-2250800. cklose@sau8.org.

■ 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. info@concordartworks.com.

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

■ Acoustic Circle: 2 to 5 p.m. A weekly Acoustic Circle. No mics, no amps, all skill levels welcome and everyone gets a turn. Free. Forum Pub, 15 Village Street, Penacook. mobilekirkmcneil@gmail.com.

May 12

■ Sunday Morning Drawing Basics: 10 a.m. to noon. An open drop-in art class and work session. Come learn basic drawing skills like perspective or

shading, or work on your own art and get feedback. Free. Membership is $10/month. One time drop-in is $20. Concord Art Works, 46 N. Main St, Concord. info@concordartworks.com.

May 13

please refer to photo attached, Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

■ Fabulous Foxes: 6:30 p.m. Free. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

■ Fabulous Foxes!: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord.

■ Birding at GoodLife: 9 to 10 a.m. Stroll the GoodLife property and check out your avian neighbors with Linden Rayton of Living Water Nature Programs, LLC. $15. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org.

■ Concord Reads: 6:30 p.m. Free. Concord Public Library and other locations -

■ Flowing Meditative Movement: 9 to 10 a.m. Gain better health, increased vitality, and leave class with an awakened and peaceful wellbeing! $55. No class 5/27. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@ goodlifenh.org.

Kids, hit the stage this summer for Sister Act, Jr. stage show

Registrationisgoingstrong fortheCommunityPlayers ofConcordChildren’sTheatreProjectsummermusical theatrecamp,SISTERACT JR.

Basedonthehit1992film andTony-nominated Broadwaymusical,SisterAct JR.isthefeel-goodmusical comedythatwillhaveaudiencesjumpingtotheirfeet! Featuringoriginalmusicby AlanMenken(Newsies,

BeautyandtheBeast,Little ShopofHorrors).Directoris KarenBraz,MusicDirectoris TonyBonjornoandChoreographerisRobynWaldron.

Wecurrentlyhave22 youngactorsregistered,with 14moreonan“interest”list whoplantosendintheirregistrationssoon.

Thecampisopentoparticipantsofallexperience levels,ages8to14.Campwill beginonSunday,August4

(witha2-hourorientation session)andendonFriday, August9witha6:30p.m. performanceattheAudi. Thecostis$200formembers and$225fornonmembers. Registrationisbymailwith 40spotsavailable,soregister nowtosecureyourspot! Visitcommunityplayersofconcord.org/childrens-theater/summer-theatrecamp/formoreinformation.

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

Summer members show and sale

HeadtoTwoVillages ArtSociety(846MainSt., Contoocook)foran openingreceptionfrom12 to2p.m.onSaturday,May 25,featuringlivemusic andlightrefreshments.

Featuringtheworkof morethan30inspired memberartists,including potters,painters,print makers,photographers, weavers,woodworkers, sculptors,andmore.

Theseartistshaveselectedsomeoftheirbest worktodisplayandsellat theannualmembersexhibit,whichisalwaysone ofthemostpopularshows oftheyear.Manyexhibit widelyandarewell-known

artistsandteachers,while othersareintheearlier stagesoftheircareers. Comeandseewhatourtalentedmembersarecreating!It’sagreatwayto supportlocalartand artists.

AllTVASmembersmay applytoexhibit.Ifyouare amemberandwouldlike toparticipateinthisshow, pleasecompletetheonline applicationform.Deadline forsubmittingtheformis May12.

CHS Drama presents ‘Mamma Mia!’ stage show

TheConcordHighSchool DramaClubwillpresentthe popularhitMAMMAMIAon May9,10,11at7p.m.and May11at2p.m.intheChrista McAuliffeAuditoriumat ConcordHighSchool.

Thiswell-knownBroadway hitfeaturingsongsbyABBA issuretobeacrowdpleaser. AvaTrentoplaystheleadrole ofDonna,SarahMaletteplays herdaughterSophieandthe threedadsareplayedby GavinJohnson,ShaunWicks andMylesCarter. SetdesignbyJohnHatabis suretowowyoualongwith thechoreographybyCarolyn Coskrenandcostumedesign

byLynnHead. Ticketsareavailableonline andtheyaresellingfast. Orderonlineaton-

thestage.tickets/show/concord-highschool1/6467c15f0689130 e49009796

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May 4 Thank a Teacher Day & Star Wars Day

May 6 National Nurses Day

May 7 Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May 12 Mother’s Day

May 15 Armed Forces Day

May 16 Love a Tree Day

May 27 Memorial Day (celebrated)

May 31 Memorial Day (traditional)

Become part of our team, made up of dedicated professionals whose core values and attention to providing high-quality patient care, drive the services we provide to our communities.

ICU Nurse: Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is looking for motivated individuals to join our patient-centered ICU Nursing Team! Twelve-hour shifts, with both day and night shifts available.

patient-centered care. Tele-ICU integration from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center will be available in May 2024, at AVH, which will support the growing needs of our community.

We are a strong, close-knit team, working alongside other healthcare professions to provide here, and families.

Requirements: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Valid

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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. Every Saturday 8:30 to Noon, May thru October

May9,2001:Theaverage costofagallonofgasoline inNewHampshirestands at$1.66,butmostdrivers interviewedbytheMonitor don’tforeseechanging theirdrivinghabits.“It’sa numbersthing,”saysLinda GiConte.“Ithinkifpeople seeithit$2,thingsmight starttochange.”

May9,1944:NormanF. Whippen,NewHampshire’sassistantsuperintendentofemergencyfarm labor,putsoutacallfor 275“live-ins”-highschool studentswillingtoworkon farmsfor$30amonthplus laundryexpenses.

May9,1991:President Bushhaltstheunrestricted useofmilitaryaircraftby WhiteHouseChiefofStaff JohnSununu,theformer NewHampshiregovernor, afterareviewdisclosesthat manyofSununu’spolitical andpersonaltripswere misclassified.

May10,2003:Afew hundredoftheOldManof theMountain’sfansgather inafieldinFranconia NotchStateParktocelebratethegraniteprofile’s 10,000-yearreignoverthe Notch,andtoshedafew tearsovertheloss.Several peopleleaveflowersonthe shoreofProfileLake,and familiesandgroupsof friendsposeforpictures belowthecrumbledface.

May10,2001:The BostonGlobeannouncesit willsoonstoppublishing itsSunday“NHWeekly” sectionandcloseits Manchesterbureau.The sectiondebutedin1987.

May10,1994:Inthe earlyafternoon,asmall crowdgathersattheState HousePlaza,wheretelescopeshavebeensetupto projectontoascreenatotal eclipseofthesun.

May10,1847:Residents ofConcordgathertohonor FranklinPierceafterheis commissionedbrigadier generalforthewarwith Mexico.Theladiesofthe townpresentPiercewitha sword.Themenhavepurchasedafinehorseforhim. Whenthehorsesuddenly dies,WilliamWalker,proprietoroftheEagleHotel, sellsthemenhisblack horse,whichisgivento Pierce.

May11,2003:StategeologistDavidWunschoffers anearlytheoryastowhy theOldManoftheMountainmayhavetumbled fromCannonMountain, theMonitorreports.A pieceoftheOldMan’s granite-hewnAdam’sapple

thatanchoredtheformationmayhavecomeloose, causingthechintodislodge andtherestoftherock facetojustfallawayfrom thecliff.

May11,2002:Notre DameCollegecelebratesits finalgraduationbefore closingitsdoors.Thesmall Catholicschoolwas foundedbytheSistersof theHolyCross52years earlier.Officialssaidfinancialdifficultiesandadecliningstudentpopulation forcedthemtoclosethe school.

May11,1900:Norris Cottonisborn.Cottonwill becomeeditorofthe GraniteMonthlyanda lawyerinConcordbefore hispoliticalcareer.Hewill servenumeroustermsin theNewHampshireHouse, includingoneasspeaker, thengotoWashingtonasa congressman(1947-54) andsenator(1954-75).

May11,1943:Overthe

objectionsofthegovernor andotherswhosaythat manycitizenswouldnot recognizethestatesealif theysawit,theNew HampshireSenatepassesa billmakingitmandatoryto salutetheAmericanor stateflag.Thebillwould authorizemilitaryofficers andeducatorstoorderany

adultorchildtosalutethe flagatanytime.The penaltyforfailureto comply:a$10fine.Tothe reliefofmany,including theattorneygeneral,who saysthebillisunconstitutional,theHousewillreject it.

May12,2000:Nineteen-

year-oldAdamPetty,the fourthgenerationof NASCAR’smostfamous family,diesafteracrash duringapracticerunat NewHampshireInternationalSpeedway.Itisthe firstfatalityataNASCARsanctionedeventatthe Loudontrack.

May12,1903:Inareferendum,votersinConcord andNewHampshire’s othercitiesapprovethelicensingofliquorsales.Prohibition,honoredinthe breach,hasbeenineffect since1855,butthemanufactureofspiritsispermitted.Thelicensingreferendumpassesin60towns, but144othersvotetostay dry.Voterturnoutis75%.

May12,1975:TheNew HampshireEpiscopaldiocesevotes129-53toallow femaleordinationand urgesthatthenational churchchangecanonlaw.

May12,1888:Ice-outis declaredonLakeWinnipesaukee.Thiscontinues tobethelatestrecorded datefortheannualriteof spring.

May13,2003:Inabold move,theSenateJudiciary Committeestripsthe parentalnotificationprovisionfromtheHouse parentalnotificationbill andinsteadpassesan amendedbillthatoutlines therequiredcounselinga minormustreceivebefore shecanhaveanabortion.

May13,2002:Inanefforttoenticeitssophomorestoperformbetteron thestate’sstandardized tests,ConcordHighSchool offerstheincentivesof bagels,applepieandcandy bars,aswellasentryintoa lotteryformorethan $1,200inprizesandgift certificatesdonatedby downtownmerchants.

“Theyprettymuchbribed ustodowell,”saysMeagan Jameson,17.

May13,1726:Agroupof Massachusettscolonists witharoyallandgrantarrivetosettlePennyCook.

TheyfindJudgeSewall,the firstwhitesettler,livingon his500-acretractonthe eastsideoftheMerrimack.

May13,1977:The Seabrook1,414arereleased14daysaftertheir protest.Underanarrangementwithprosecutors, theypleadguiltyandare sentencedtotwoweeksin jailandfined$100.

May14,2002:Atadedicationceremonyforthe grandopeningoftheNew HampshireFireAcademy inConcord,firefighters demonstratetheirsskillson asimulatedjetcrash.

May14,1864:Onthe marchwiththe2ndNew HampshireCavalryin Louisiana,Lt.GeorgeS. CobbsofExeteriscaptured byarebelforceduringa skirmish.Whenhismenat-

tackinanefforttorescue him,aConfederateofficer shootsCobbsinthehead. Hismenlaterburyhimon thebanksoftheRedRiver underawoodencrossand Masonicemblem.

May14,1846:TheNew HampshirePatriotadvises ConcordthattheUnited Stateshasdeclaredwaron Mexico.NewHampshire willenlistabattalionof 389men,includingConcord’sFireEngineCo.No. 2andthreePatriot printers.

May14,1726:Having madecampneartheMerrimackRiverthenightbefore,asurveyingpartyof 34menfromHaverhill, Mass.,fansoutinthefields andwoodsofwhatwillone daybeConcord.

May15,2003:Merri-

mackValleyHighschoolis namedthe2003New HampshireHighSchool RepresentativeofExcellencebytheNewHampshireExcellenceinEducationAwardsProgram(the “ED“iesforshort).

SpeakingataschoolassemblyprincipalPam Burkesays“Thishasgotto bethemostwonderfulday inmyprofessionalcareer. Youkids,yearafteryear, arethereasonwe’rehere. We’vealwaysbeenso proudofyou.I’mjustso gladtheentirestateknows whoyouare.”

May15,1903:Philip Ayres,aforestertraveling theWhiteMountainsto documentconditions,reportsthatfiresareburning outofcontrol,withflames encirclingthetownof

Whitefield.Insomeplaces thesmokeissothickthat buildingscannotbeseen50 yardsaway,andfinewhite ashfallsfromtheskylike rain.Withinthreeweeks, ashandsmokefromthe forestfireswillbefouling laundryonclotheslinesas farsouthasManchester.By thetimethefiresburn themselvesout,310square mileswillbedestroyed.

May15,1944:Ataxicab inLaconiastrikesandkills apedestrian.Themanis 67-year-oldJamesSmith, whohappenstobethefatherofLieutenantCommanderJ.StuartSmithJr., thefirstLaconiankilledin actioninWorldWarII.

May15,1990:White HouseChiefofStaffJohn H.Sununumakesthecover ofTimemagazine.

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