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CONCORD MONITOR EDITOR JONVANFLEET(jvanfleet@cmonitor.com) NEWS EDITOR ARIANNAMACNEILL(amacneill@cmonitor.com) INSIDER NEWS TIPS (news@theconcordinsider.com)

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Kicking off the 2024 Brigade Lecture Series

The2024BrigadeLecture Serieskicksoffwith“The ManchesterVAMedical CenterHistory”presented byKentEberhardt,ChiefEngineer,VAManchester HealthcareSystem,on Wednesday,May22at2p.m. TheBrigadeLectureSeriesis producedbythePierce BrigadeandheldMay throughOctoberinConcord atthePierceManse the historichomeofPresident FranklinPierce,the14th PresidentoftheUnited States.BrigadeLectureSeriesprogramsarefreeand opentothepublic.

Onceahospitalformilitaryveterans,todaythe buildingservestheout-patientneedsofNewHampshire’smilitaryveterans. Necessarily,thebuildingitselfhaschangedalongwith itsmissionandattendees willenjoylearninghowthe facilityhasevolvedoverthe

heisinvolvedwiththemedicalcenter’songoingimprovements.Adedicated professional,Kentoversees maintenance,safetyprotocolsandinfrastructureupgrades.

ThePierceBrigade,the membershiporganization dedicatedtopreservingthe homeandlegacyofPresidentFranklinPierce,iswelcomingnewvolunteersinterestedinhelpingtoshare thePierces’story.

years.Today,theexpansion ofboththeVAMCandofits roleincaringforpatientsisa testamenttothecountry’s loveandappreciationfor thosewhohaveservedin uniform.

InhisroleasSupervisory GeneralEngineerattheVA ManchesterHealthcare System,ChiefEngineerKent Eberhardtplaysacrucialrole inthefacility’sday-to-day operation.Atthesametime,

ALifeintheShadowofGiants”onSeptember25with PhyllisM.C.Gagnon,writer, editor,author,PierceManse docentandBrigadeboard member;and“TheMoffattLaddHouseandGardenand Museum”onOctober23 withEricaMcAvoy,executivedirectorofMoffatt-Ladd HouseandGarden.Afull scheduleofeventsisavailableatpiercemanse.org.

ThePierceManseislocatedat14HorseshoePond LaneinConcord.TheManse willbeopenforguidedtours beginningMay23through October28onThursdays, FridaysandSaturdaysfrom 10a.m.to3p.m.Noreservationsarerequired.

Moreinformation,includingacompletecalendar ofevents,canbefoundat piercebrigade.org.

SubsequentBrigadeLectureSeriesprogramsinclude:“OntheTrail PresidentialCampaignsThrough Time”onJune5withMatt Fisk,educatorandprincipal ofBowHighSchool;“CoveredBridgesofNewHampshire”onAugust14with KimChandler,educator,author,amateurgenealogist andphotographer(sponsoredbyNHHumanities); “JaneMeansAppletonPierce

The Pierce Manse is located at 14 HorseshoePond Lanein Concord.

Harper Dominique Dodge in concert

HarperandsingerDominiqueDodgewillperformaconcertonSunday, May19,at4p.m.inthe CommunityRoomatthe ConcordCommunityMusic School.

Dodgegrewupinthe WhiteMountainsofNew Hampshireandmaintains strongtieswithCape Breton,NovaScotia.

Adynamicandengaging performer,shehasapassion formelody-drivendance musicandresponsive, rhythmicaccompaniment, aswellasforGaelicsongs, airs,and18thcenturyharp tunes.AformerFulbright Scholaranda2012graduate oftheUniversityofLimerickwithanMAinIrish MusicPerformance,DominiquealsoholdsaBA HonoursinScottishMusic fromtheRoyalConservatoireofScotlandinGlasgow.

Dominiqueisadedicated learnerofScottishGaelic,a

profoundinfluenceonher musicwhichcontinuesto shapehersenseofrhythm andphrasing.

Theconcertissponsored bytheNewHampshire ScottishMusicClub.Admissionis$15.Ticketswillbe availableatthedoor,andin advancefromnhscottishmusicclub.org.

Harper and singer Dominique Dodge will perform in Concord on May 19.

20th annual Literacy Day returns to Warner

ThisApril18atSimondsElementary SchoolinWarner markedthe20thAnnual MainStreetWarner,Inc. LiteracyDay.

Thisyearwasespecially excitingforstudentsand staff,asthevisitingauthor wasaward-winningCynthiaLord,theauthorfor theirall-schoolreadforthe year,“Becauseofthe Rabbit.”

Allstudentshadreadthe book,preparedtheirclassroomsforherarrival,and werewell-preparedbytheir teacherstohearhertalk withthemabouthowthe bookwascreated.Afterher presentation,whichincludedhereasyshort-cutto writinganeffectivestory, eachstudentreceivedone ofhersignedbooks.

TheMainStreetWarner, Inc.LiteracyProjecthasbecomeanendearingcollaborationbetweenthenonprofitMainStreetWarner, Inc.,localbookstoreMainStreetBookEndsandthe communityelementary school.Initiatedin2005, well-knownchildren’sau-

thorsand/orillustrators havevisitedthechildrento discusstheirworkandtheir motivation.

Thestudentsreceiveone oftheirbooks,andexposuretoexcellentwriters andartistsfromtheNew

Hampshirearea,having demonstratedthroughtheir bookstheirimpactonthe livesandliteracyofchil-

drenacrossthecountry.

Pastvisitingauthors/illustratorsincludeSteven Kellogg,MaxineKumin, BarryMoser,MaryLynRay, JimArnosky,Caldecott AwardWinnerBeth Krommes,DavidEllliott, GilesLaroche,MacArthur FellowDavidCarroll,Ralph Fletcher,TrueKelley, MaryannCocca-Leffler,LucindaMcQueenandMatt ForrestEsenwine.

Thisyear’scommunity partnershipbetweenMainStreetWarner,Inc.,SimondsElementarySchool, andMainStreetBookEnds wasmadepossiblethrough thegenerousdonations fromtheSimondsPTO,the KearsargeRegionalSchool District,theNancySibley WilkinsTownofWarner TrustFundoftheNew HampshireCharitable Foundation,andMainStreet BookEnds.

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Author Cynthia Lord hands out books in Warner.

FUN AT THE FAIR

The66thannualConcordKiwanisFairis backattheEverett ArenafromMay16 to19withalloftheclassic fairrides,foodandgames. Thefairwillbeopen Thursdayfrom5to10p.m.,

Fridayfrom5to11p.m., Saturdayfromnoonto11 p.m.,andSundayfromnoon to6p.m.OnSaturdayat 3:30p.m.,don’tmiss GraniteStateRollerDerby, whowillkickofftheir seasonwithascrimmage.

riderspreads herarms while onthe YoYoswing rideat

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 June 1st. Visit www.communitybridgesnh.org/donate and click the link to the Community Yard Sale Fundraiser.

• $25 for a space, or $30 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!

June 1, 2024 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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the 60th annualKiwanis Fair at theoutdoor parking lotof Everett Arena in Concord Friday night.

GEOFF FORESTER /Monitor file photos

Gavin Martin andSophia Small enjoy a ride atthe 64th annual Kiwanis SpringFair at Everett Arena on Thursday evening, May 12, 2022.

Ryker Comeau, 5, of Concord smiles at his parents while on the motorcycle ride at the Kiwanis Spring Fair on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Roland Coteof Sanford sets upthe Pig Racinggame in preparation for the Kiwanis Spring Fair in May 2010.

kid camps

Sign up for summer camp

Pope Memorial SPCA: Compassion Camp for Kids

CompassionCampoffers childrenages7-12theopportunitytodevelopa caring,compassionateand responsibleawarenessof petsandisperfectforchildrenwhohavealoveforall animals.

Thedaycamprunsfor fiveweeks,beginningJuly8 throughAugust8.Campis offeredMondaythrough Thursdayfrom9a.m.to4 p.m.(Ages7-9:July15-18, July29-Aug.1andAges1012:July8-11,July22-25, Aug.5-8).

CampisheldintheHumaneEducationCenter(95 SilkFarmRoad,Concord) directlyacrossthestreet fromtheshelter.Thecost ofcampis$250perchild foreachweekofcamp.To register,visitpopememorialspca.org/compassioncamp-for-kids

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: STEM Summer Camp

AtMcAuliffe-Shepard DiscoveryCenter,each weekholdsanewopportunitytoexplorescience, technology,engineering, andmath!Fromrocketsto weather,ecologytodinosaurs,everyweekof camphasadifferenttheme, designedbyeducatorsfor specificagegroupstolearn whilehavingfun.

Camptakesplacefrom MondaytoFriday,apart from“TheEarthWeWalk On,”whichisaMondayto Wednesdaytoaccountfor theholiday.Drop-offisat9 a.m.andpickupis2p.m.or 3p.m.(dependingonthe camp.)Campersareexpectedtobringalunch,a snackandwaterbottlewith themeachday.Toreserve yourcamper’sspot,downloadtheregistrationformat

AnewSummerStringsCamp willbeofferedbyConcord Community Music School for kids this summer.

starhop.com/campandreturnittotheDiscovery Centereitherbysendinga digitalcopytoKellee Duckworth,Directorof VisitorServices(kduckworth@starhop.com)or bymailingapapercopyto 2InstituteDrive,Concord.

Concord Community Music School: Summer programs

Enjoyanexcitinglineup ofcampsforsummer 2024.WewillofferMusic &Movementclasses,Piano DynamosCamp,anew SummerStringsCamp,a newPuppetryCamp,two weeksofJamCamp,three weeksofCreativeArts Camp,InstantFolkEnsembleweekdayworkshops,andmore.

Mostsummerprograms assumenopriormusical experience,exceptwhere noted.Tolearnmoreand register,visitccmusicschool.org/summer-programs/

Music&Movement: Childrenages4monthsto 7years,andtheircaregivers.TuesdaysandSaturdays,June4toJuly20.

MovementTherapyin theSensoryRoom:Ages6 monthsto10years.Small groupsessionson Wednesdays,June5toJuly 17.

PianoDynamosCamp: Ages9-15,withminimum of1yearofstudyWeekof June24to28,8:45a.m.to 4:30p.m.(Mondayto Friday)

SummerStringCamp: Ages8-15,withminimum of1yearofexperience. WeekofJune24-28,8:45 a.m.to4:30p.m.(Monday toFriday)

PuppetryArtsCamp: Studentsenteringgrades1 -6inthefallof2024. WeekofJuly8-12,9a.m. to1p.m.(Mondayto Friday)

SummerJamCamp:Studentsenteringgrades5-12 inthefallof2024.Weekof July8-12andJuly15-19, 8:45a.m.to1p.m. (MondaytoFriday)

Weekend of walks, support activism

Walk for Sight

Saturday,May18,downtownConcord.Check-in opensat9a.m.,ceremony startsat10a.m.Thiseventis rainorshine.

The21stAnnualWalkFor Sightwillconsistofa1-mile loopthroughdowntown Concord,startingand endingontheStateHouse lawn!We’llhaveguest speakers,aDJ,apuppy kissingbooth,andfunphoto opportunities.

SamSeaveyofTheBlind

LifeonYouTubewillGrand Marshaltheevent. Formoreinformation, visitfutureinsight.org/walkforsight/If youneedassistancewith registeringcontact603-5652425orevents@futureinsight.org.

Walk Against Hunger

Sunday,May19,12p.m., Veteran’sPark,Manchester. Everyyear,wegatherasa communityatVeteran’s

ParkinManchesterforthe annualWalkAgainst Hunger.Participationinthe walkhelpspreventand breakthecycleofhomelessnessbysupportingfamilies andindividualsexperiencingfoodinsecurity.

JoinFamiliesinTransitionforour34thAnnual WalkAgainstHunger!The walkwilltakeplaceMay19, at12p.m.startingatVeteran’sPark.Wewillwalka 2.5-mileloopthatwilltour downtownManchesterand endbackattheparktocelebrate.Theafter-partywill featureaDJ,freeicecream, lawngames,andmore!

Thisisafamily-friendly walk;anyoneiswelcometo participateandenjoythe day.Besuretocheckoutour eventpageforprizeraffles andfundraisingincentives! Toregistervisitsupport.fitnh.org/event/2024walk-againsthunger/e464368

Deerfield,NH-Clay artistsfromaroundNew Hampshireandnearby statesarereadytobuilda newcommunitywood-fired kilnafteryearsof fundraisingandgroundwork.

NewHampshirePotters Guildmembersfiredtheold kilnforthelasttimeMay10 to12.ALastStokePartyand Fundraiserwasheldatthe siteofthekilnonMay12.

Inthespiritofanoldfashionedbarnraising,volunteerswillteardownthe well-usedoldkilnandbegin constructionofthenewbeginningMay31,continuing everyweekendthrough June.BelindaBodnarand EricMaglio,whodesigned thekiln,leadtheproject. Pottersofallagesandlevels ofexperiencearesigningup tohelpandlearnaboutkilnbuilding.Therearespaces foradditionalvolunteersfor weekendsbeginningJune7, withasign-upatnhpottersguild.org/woodkilnproject

CollaborationisatraditionwiththeNHPG.After potterRudyHouck’sdeath in1998,hiswidow,Alberta, donatedhisgas-firedkilnto theGuild.In2004Guild membersmovedandrepurposedthebricksforawoodfiredkilninNorthwood. Guildmembersmovedthe kilnandrebuiltitonAl Jaeger’spropertyat20 PerryRd.,Deerfieldin 2008.

“Twobigbouldersanda finestonewallmarkthebeginningofa1/2miledirt roadthroughdeepwoods intoamarsh,birds,frogs, morestonewalls,andfinally ahighfield.Bythetimeyou getthereyourmindsethas changedandyouareready. Surroundingsmatter,”observesmasterpotterAl Jaeger.

Theoldkilnhasbeen fired4-6timesayearwith crewsrangingfrom5-25 people.Bothexperienced pottersandnovicesworkto-

gethertoloadthekilnand stokeitwithwoodevery510minutesaroundtheclock forabout48hours.

“Thereisnothingbetter thanthelongdarknight shiftwithadirty,sweaty partnertocreateafriendship,”agreeAlJaegerand localclayartistDon Williams.Manypotters haveexperiencedwoodfiringattheNHPGCommunityKiln,includingstudents fromlocalcollegesandhigh schools.

Thegoalistobringittoa temperatureof2381F.At thishightemperature,the ashfromthefiremeltsonto thepots,formingaglazeor

NH Potters Guild plan to build a new community wood-fired kiln.

Addie, Barley Hansen, Birdie, Clancy & Abby, Cujo & Dyna, Tara & Tango Woodman, Griffey, Dusty (cat), Kodiak, Kippy, Shadow, Shady, Niki, Allie & Loky, Lucky & Zach, Maggie, Mimzy, Miss Olivia, Pepper, Sox, Wallace, Whiskey, Friday & Ellen, Willow

Arany, Jasper, Lilly, Mollie, Oreo & Deedee, Ritzy, Sunshine, Barry & Larry, Brody

Guild members build new kiln

GuildCommunityKiln.”

enhancinganappliedglaze withuniqueresults.During thefiring,crewscutup,split andstackwoodforfuture firings.Afterthekilncools dayslater,everyonereturns tounloadthepots,cleanand preparethekilnforthenext firing.

AlJaegercapturesthe essenceofwood-firingasa community:“Wehardlynoticehowourlivesarepreemptedbytechnology.The lossofdecision-makingtheessenceofcreativityhurtstothecoreofour souls.Butwecandigclay fromtheearth,formitin ourownhands,andfireit withwoodcutfromthe land.Evenbetter,wecando ittogetherattheNHPotters

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TherootsofNHPGbegan inthe1950swithViveka Heino,energized15-20 yearslaterbyGerry Williams.Today,theNH Potters’Guild,withthe motto“Fellowship-Collaboration-Encouragement,” isauniquenetworkof peoplewhoarepassionate aboutpotteryandexcitedto sharetheirknowledgeabout allaspectsofworkingwith clay,includingwood-firing.

CurrentchairoftheGuild, LaurenMorrocco,describes herexperience,“Asayoung potter,lonelinessweighed onmeaftergraduatingfrom college.Suddenlytheresourcesandcommunityat myfingertipswereno longeravailable.Istruggled

tofindthatagain.Ifound whatIwaslookingforinthe NHPottersGuild.Asanew member,Iimmediately signedmyselfupforevents andfundraisers.Iwasenergizedbythecamaraderie andfellowshipoftheother artists,andIstartedtofeela senseofbelonging.Shortly after,IwasofferedthepositionofChairoftheGuild andexcitedlyaccepted, hopingtobringothersinto theorganization.SincebecomingChair,I’velearned somuchabouthowtobring peopletogetherthroughthe Artsandultimatelytobuild community.Ilookforward tomorememorableexperienceswiththisincredible groupofartistsandeducators.”

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Abby, Allan Cole, Carl Ch Carolyn Goodwill, Bella, Steve Mitchell & Linda Rosano, Donald, Fred E Sprague Jr, Jake Andy, Lynne O’Brien, Edith, MaryLou Fuller, Meeno, Mikey, Mom & Dad Martin and Mom & Dad Ladd, Nancy Elaine Todd-Tisdale, Raymond J Jenot, Rhonda L Borey, Polly Waldron, Robert C Rose, Robert Wyatt, Waren J Miner II, Wyoming Wolf lk,

Anna Schonwald, Douglas Richards, Freya, Jack, Liberty Ledesma, Nancy Tisdale

NH Potters Guildplan to build anew community wood-fired kiln.

May 16

■ Adult Drop In Basketball: Noon to 2 p.m. Green Street Community Center, 39 Green St, Concord.

■ Adult Drop In Pickleball: 5 to 8 p.m. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord.

■ Author Stephen Bright, “The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Gibson's Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

■ 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 7 -

12th 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.

■ Finding Trust in a Changing World: 7 to 8 p.m. Free. Bow Baker Free Library, 509 South St, South Bow. 603-2240818. clerk@christianscienceconcordnh.org.

May 17

■ The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Memorial Hall, St. Paul's School, 325 Pleasant St., Concord. 603-2294960. arts@sps.edu.

■ Adult Drop In Pickleball: 1 to 4 p.m. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord.

■ 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.

■ Class of 2024 Commencement: NHTI, 31 College Dr., Concord. (603) 271-6484.

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

■ Folk Department Student Recital: 7 to 8 p.m. Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. Free. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord. reception@ccmusicschool.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.

■ May Spring Challenge NH Bike to Work Day: 5 a.m. to noon. CommuteSmart New Hampshire is hosting a statewide Spring Bike Challenge! Find out more at https://commutesmartnh.agilemile.com Free. Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission and CommuteSmart New Hampshire, Concord. 603-9880875. vpagano@cnhrpc.org.

■ We Above Me Scholarship Basketball Tournament: 5 to 8 p.m. $10 per person, $30 per team. Concord High School , 170 Warren St., Concord. beth.corkum@gmail.com.

May 18

■ “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy:” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Memorial Hall, St. Paul's School, 325 Pleasant St., Concord. 603-2294960. arts@sps.edu.

■ Class in Meredith - Tapestry Weaving Basics with Lisa Almeida: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Concord.

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

■ Dungeons and Dragons for Tweens: 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

■ Family Open Gym: 10 a.m. to noon. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury 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.

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

■ String Department Student Recital – May 2024: 6 to 7 p.m. Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. Free. Concord Commu-

nity Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord. reception@ccmusicschool.org.

■ 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 St., Penacook. mobilekirkmcneil@gmail.com.

May 19

■ Concert with Dominique Dodge, Singer and Harper: 4 to 5 p.m. A dynamic and engaging performer with passion for melody-driven dance music and responsive, rhythmic accompaniment, and Gaelic songs and airs. $15. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall

St., Concord. 603-8605402. gpeery1@gmail.com.

■ NH Gay Men’s Chorus to perform spring concert series: 3 to 5 p.m. Join the New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus (NHGMC) as they perform their exciting spring concert series, ”Putting It All To* this May. $25. $20 per ticket for group sales. Free for children 12 and under.. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St, Concord. 603-966-6536. secretary.nhgmc@gmail.com.

■ 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. Mem-

bership is $10/month. One time drop-in is $20. Concord Art Works, 46 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301, Concord. info@concordartworks.com.

May 20

■ Adult Drop In Pickleball: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord.

■ Anti-aging through Wellness: How to age gracefully in everyday life: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn how you can age gracefully and add more life to your years! Join us for this free class by Emily Dunkley, MS, RDN,

CPT. Free. Natural Wellness Corner, 239 Loudon Rd., Concord. 6032252747. cdonovan@ naturalwellnesscorner.com.

■ Family Drop In Pickleball: 4 to 6 p.m. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord.

■ Peace & Justice Conversations: Freedom Flotilla to Gaza 2024: 7 to 8 p.m. Free. General Admission. Zoom, Concord. 603228-0559. doreen@nhpeaceaction.org.

■ Teens and Tweens Confetti Bowl: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Library, 45 Green St., Concord.

book of the week

‘Impact with Integrity: Repair the World without Breaking Yourself,’ by

Becky Margiotta

(2022,247pages,Genre: SocialScience)

ImpactwithIntegrityis oneofmygo-toprofessionalmanuals.It’s awonderfullyhelpfulresourceforindividuals working(orvolunteering!)ineducation,socialservices,andother “helping”professions,

whowanttogivefullyto theirvocationwithout sacrificingtheirown mentalhealth.Margiotta writesusingexperience gleanedfromnineyears asaU.S.ArmyOfficer andelevenyearsdirectinghumanservices programs(e.g.thenonprofitCommunitySolutions,whichprovided permanenthousingto 100,000peopleinasingle yearlongcampaign).

Muchlikeairlinesasking youto“pleaseattachyour ownmaskbeforeassisting otherpassengers,”Mar-

giottabelievesthatwe cannotbemuchhelpto othersifwe,ourselves,are struggling.Professions thatrequirealotofenergy andempathytowardothers,bynecessity,demand extracareforourselves.“Doingthe work”toidentify ourtriggersand course-correctdefensivebehavior canhelpustobecomebetter workersandcolleagues,as wellaspreventing burnout.Weallneed healthyboundaries. Ihavefoundtheadvice inthisbooktobevery practicalandinsightful. Forinstance,Margiotta givespointersonhowto

identifyourownlimits,so thatwecanavoidovercommittingand,instead, investjoyfullyintheprojectsthatmattermost. (Examples:only say“yes”ifyou meanitentirely; feelempoweredto renegotiateagreementsasneeded; and,whenseeking buy-infrom others,makeit clearthatyou’d preferanauthentic “no”toacoerced“yes.”) Margiottacovershowto stopavoidingunpleasant tasksorinteractions,beginningwithself-reflectionandworkingthrough thephysicalsensations thataccompanypsychologicaldiscomfort.

Onefinalreasontopick upthisbookistolearnto identifythewaysthatyour ownactionsmaybecontributingtotoxicorganizationaldynamics.Ifyouare seriousaboutbeingbetter toyourself,yourcolleagues,andyourclients, thenthisbookcanhelp yougetstartedwiththat goal.Tokeepfightingthe goodfight(whateverthat meansforyou),it’sessentialtobreakapartworkplace“doomcycles”from within.Thisisnoteasy work,butitisimportant. Margiottaisanexcellent guide.

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May16,2003:The22nd annualWinniDerbygets underway.Thethree-day fishingcompetitiononLake Winnipesaukeedraws2,700 fishermenfromasfaraway asAlaska.

May16,2001:Republican Sen.TedGatsasmakesa pitchtohiscolleaguesto allowvideoslotmachinesat stateliquorstores.Ahearing onhisproposedlegislation drawsmanymoreopponentsthansupporters.

May16,1893:Afterasensationaltrialinthekillingof ayoungwomanwhojilted him,FrankC.Almy,also

knownasGeorgeAbbott,is executedatthestateprison. Heistheninthmanhanged inNewHampshireandthe lastbeforecapitalpunishmentisrepealed.Itwillbe resumedin1916.Theexecutionisbotched,therope slippingoverAlmy’sheadas hefalls.Overhisprotests, heisquicklyhangedagainandefficiently.Thereare rumorsafterwardthat Almy’sbodyhasbeen stolen,butWardenGeorge W.Colbathassuresthe publicthatheknowspreciselywhereitisburied.

May16,1818:BirthofNe-

hemiahSleeperBeanin Gilmanton.Beanwillgrow uptoinventtheAmoskeag steamfireengine,builtin Manchesterandsoldaround theworld.

May17,2001:Localenergyexpertssaytheyare mystifiedbyaBushadministrationreportsuggesting thatNewHampshireisat riskforsummerblackouts. Thestateactuallygenerates farmoreelectricitythanit consumes.Eventuallythe WhiteHousewillacknowledgeitserror.

May17,1765:Newsofthe StampActreaches Portsmouth.Theactisthe firstevertoimposelevies onthecolonies’internalaffairs,includingtaxeson newspapers,marriagelicensesandplayingcards. Protestsbeginimmediately.

May17,1943:AbillisintroducedintheNewHampshireHousetodumpall conscientiousobjectors“on anislandinthemiddleof thePacificocean.”

May17,1983:Sculptor

DimitriGerakarisoversees theinstallationofthesteel archattheentrancetoEagle Square.Itisnotaninstant hit.“Itlookslikesomeone’s nightmarethathasn’tbeen completed,”saysone passerby.“It’sart,Arthur,” correctshiswife.

May17,1851:Fora secondtime,Concord votersrefusetoturntheir townintoacity.Thevoteis 582againstand139infavor. Twoyearslater,theywill changetheirminds.

May18,2003:Speakingat thegraduationceremony forNewEnglandCollegein Henniker,children’sauthor TomiedePaolaurgesthe157 graduatestoconcentrateon findingpeace,morethanon achievingfameorevenbecomingbetterpeople.“So oftenweseektohurtothers becauseweourselveshave beenhurt,”dePaolasays.“If wefindpeaceinourselves andwithourselves,we’ll findpeacewithourbrothers andfriends,andbeforewe knowit,we’vecreateda chainofpeace.”

May18,2001:TheConcordSchoolDistricthas beennamedoneofthetop 100placesinthecountryto getaqualitymusiceducation,theMonitorreports. Thesurveywasconducted bytheVH1SavetheMusic Foundation,YamahaCorp., theNationalSchoolBoards Association,theMusic TeachersNationalAssociationandtheAmerican MusicConference.

May18,2000:A14-10 voteintheSenatemakes NewHampshire’slegislaturethefirstinthenationto approvearepealofthe deathpenaltysinceitwas reinstatednationallyinthe 1970s.Thestate’slawwill remainonthebooks,however,becauseGov.Jeanne Shaheenwillvetotherepeal.

May18,1860:InConcord,a100-gunsaluteis firedinresponsetonews thattheRepublicanshave nominatedAbrahamLincoln.“Theywereveryfeeble

reports,thecaliberofthe gunscorrespondingwith thatofthecandidates,”reportsthecity’sDemocratic newspaper,theNewHampshirePatriot.

May18,1864:Nathaniel Hawthorne,famedauthor andfriendandcollegeclassmateofFranklinPierce,dies inroomNo.9ofthePemigewassetHouseinPlymouth. NewHampshirewasthesettingformanyof Hawthorne’stales.

May18,1977:Threemen escapefromthestateprison bysawingthroughthe kitchenroof.Theyjointwo killersonthelam,bringing tofivethenumberofprisonerswhohaveescaped frommaximumsecurityin thelastfivedays.Threeof thefivearemurderers.The wardendeclinestotalkto reporters.

May18,1989:Aftera20yearstruggle,SeabrookStationwinsalicenseforlowpowernucleartesting.“We havereachedamilestone thatmanypeoplesaidwould nevercome,”sayscompany officialEdwardBrown.“It’s themostrewardingnews I’vebeenabletobringyou sinceI’vebeenhere.”

May19,2000:Inherveto messageblockingtherepeal ofthestate’sdeathpenalty law,Gov.JeanneShaheen citesthestrengthofthe state’scriminaldefensebar: “Somewhoopposethe deathpenaltyarguewe cannottrustourcriminal justicesystemandciteexamples,allfromother states,wherethosecharged withcapitalmurderdidnot receiveadequatedefenses orotherwisedidnotreceive

afairtrial.Thisisnottruein NewHampshire.”

May19,1944:Mrs. CharlesA.MorinofMonroe StreetinConcordhopesa newpostalpolicyaimedat improvingcommunication withprisoners-of-warin Germanywillbringword fromherson.Lt.Antoine RobertMorin,apilot,was shotdowninFebruary,and hismotherreceivedthis note,datedFeb.28:“Dear Folks:Amprisonerofwarin Germany.Wellandsafe.No needforworry.Willwrite asoftenaspossible.We’llbe togetheraftervictory.Will seeyouallinsixmonths. Bob.”Mrs.Walkerhasnot heardfromhersonsince.

May19,1780:Asulfurous smellintheatmospherehas presagedthisdayofhaze knownhereafterasThe DarkDay.FiresintheunexploredWestmaybethe causeofthedarkness.This daybecomesknownasthe “DarkDay”incentralNew Hampshire.Alocalhistory reports:“Theshadesof

nightfellatnoonandadeep gloomsettledonthepeople, manyfearingthattheendof theworldwascoming.This darknesscontinuedforseveraldaysandwasundoubtedlycausedbyforestfiresin thenorthernpartofthe stateandinCanada.”

May19,1776:Underattackatafortbuiltbymembersofhiscommandatthe CedarsontheSt.Lawrence RiverinCanada,Maj.Isaac ButterfieldofWestmorelandsurrendershis390New HampshireandConnecticut soldierstotheBritish withoutafight.ThomasJeffersonwillbrandButterfield ascoundrel,andJohn Adamswillsayhedeserves aharshdeathandeternal disgrace.Aftermonthsin thecustodyofGen.BenedictArnold,Butterfieldwill becourtmartialedand cashiered.

May20,2004:Duringa meetingwithMonitoreditors,MotorcycleWeekofficialstouttheeconomicbenefitsofthenine-dayrally

anddownplaylawenforcementproblemsandthepotentialforgangwarsatthe upcoming80thrallyweek. Officialssay$210millionin estimatedvisitorspending offersaneconomicboon notonlytoLaconia,butto theentirestate.“There’sa myththatallofthemoney goestotheLakesRegion,” saysRickFink,a spokespersonfortheLaconiaMotorcycleRallyand RaceWeekAssociation. “Peopletakedaytrips.”

May20,2002:Laconia citycouncilorssupportPoliceChiefBillBaker’splanto createagun-freezonein

WeirsBeachduringMotorcycleWeek,butmostsay theywantproofthatthe rulecouldbeenforced.“I honestlyhavenoideawhat (thepolice)anticipatefor anenforcementprocess,” saysCouncilorPaulBordeau.“Wecanpassit,theintentmaybenoble,butthe actualenforcementofthe lawbecomesthedifficult part.”

May20,2001:NewEnglandCollegepresentsU.S. Sen.BobSmithwithanhonorarydegree.Insilent protest,scoresofstudents andprofessorsholdupsigns reading,“Iobject.”

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.

Classic, vintage motorcycles on display the

TheDistinguishedGentleman’sRide:Sunday,May 19,11a.m.–3p.m.

Experiencetheelegance ofyesteryearatTheFells, whereastunningcollection ofclassicandvintagemotorcycleswillmakeagrand entrance.Admirethese timelessbeautiesarrayed alongtheVeranda,andexplorethePebbleCourt, wherevintageBritishcars awaityourperusal.

Joindapperlydressed gentlemeninanoblerideto supportmen’smental healthandprostatecancer research.Admissioniscomplimentaryformembers, whilenon-memberscan purchaseticketsatthe Kiosk.

Don’tmissthischanceto journeybackintimewhile contributingtoavitalcause. Formoreinformation,visit thefells.org

Seeking dynamic candidates to join our school community for the 24-25 school year. Successful candidates should seek to cultivate a learning environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, critical thinking and self-direction.

Gilford High School Science Teacher

(Candidate will primarily teach physical science but open to some chemistry)

Gilford Middle School 8th Grade Science Teacher

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

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

NHBB QUALITY MANAGER

New Hampshire Ball Bearing’s Astro Division is located in Laconia, NH-heart of the scenic Lakes Region. Astro is a World-Class 450+ person, climate-controlled manufacturing facility that produces spherical bearings, rod ends, subassemblies and other ultra-precision metal part for the aerospace industry.

Looking for a transformational leader to manage and direct quality personnel including organizational preparation for ISO & AS audits, management review of quality systems, and advancing Astro’s Certified Operator Program. Experience with international Quality System rules, regulations, including essential planning and implementation functions required. Responsible for leading initiatives to improve internal and delivered quality performance.

Position requires Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Applied Sciences. Quality Assurance experience in an aerospace component manufacturing environment or other technology-driven Continuous Improvement environment. Six Sigma, Professional Development, 6s, and root cause analysis experience desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills including PC based computing in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is essential.

NHBB fosters long term economic, social, and environmental viability through sustainable business practices. Interested in being part of the NHBB team? Please visit www.nhbb.com and then submit your resume via any of the following options:

NHBB, Inc.

Astro Division

155 Lexington Drive, Laconia, NH 03246

Fax Number (603) 524-3524

Email: nparker@nhbb.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Carpentry

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

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

HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Kitchens, baths, windows,

Home Improvement

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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST

New Hampshire Ball Bearing’s Astro Division is located in Laconia, NH—heart of the scenic Lakes Region. Astro is a World-Class 450+ person, climatecontrolled manufacturing facility that produces spherical bearings, rod ends, sub-assemblies and other precision metal parts for the aerospace industry.

This position is responsible for providing full time environmental health and safety support to the operation and will ensure that all activities and practices are in compliance with applicable regulation and company policy. This position will be responsible for coordinating environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance programs, reporting, and permitting, and will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive employee safety and health program with a goal of reducing work related accidents and injuries. BS Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field, preferred Masters Degree, or professional certification such as CHMM or CSP, or ability to obtain such within 2 years. Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of OSHA, NHDES and EPA regulations required.

NHBB is a company entrenched in Continuous Improvement. If you are interested in being part of our team, please mail, fax or email your resume to Human Resources at:

NHBB, Inc. Astro Division 155 Lexington Drive Laconia, NH 03246 Fax Number (603) 524-3524 Email: nparker@nhbb.com www.nhbb.com

Katie C.

of the Month

Katie what first brought you to Crossroads

Chiropractic?

Back injuries, pain and mobility issues

What changes have you noticed since getting adjusted?

No longer needing a cane to walk, better balance and every month I have less symptoms and better progress!

“The way this practice works sets you up for success - you get treatment with excellent doctors that have the same goal for you. Everyone works together to help you make real progress that you can see and feel... it works!!”