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An afternoon of plays

PowerhouseTheatreCollaborative’s2024PlayFestivalhasanewhomethis yearonthebeautiful groundsofPrescott Farm.Onceagain,plays writtenbyNHwritersofall levelsofexperienceinPowerhouse’spopularplaywritingworkshop,willbe produced,acted,anddirectedbytheatrepeople fromalloverthestate. Comeseetheseworldpremieresmaketheirdebutsat theFarm!

Thiseventisfree.See performancesonSaturday, June1,at1p.m.and3p.m. atvariouslocationsaround thefarm,andonSunday, June2at2p.m.atvarious locationsaroundthefarm. Incaseofrain,allplayswill bemovedtothebarnand willbeginat2p.m.Bringa blanketorlawnchairto enjoytheseoutdoorplays.

RSVPusingthelinkat powerhousenh.org/playfestival24.RSVPisnotrequired,butencouragedso youcangetinformationon logisticsandforcommunicationincaseofrain.

Schedule & locations

Theshortplayswillbe performedat3locations aroundPrescottFarm:The Bench,ThePicnicArea,and TheRock. Ifyoucomeon Saturday,youcanseethe playsatonelocationat1 p.m.,movetoanotherloca-

tionat3p.m.andthenreturnat2p.m.onSundayto the3rdlocation.

THEBENCHPLAYS

ReactionsByNora McBurnettDirectedby JackieMarcouxCast:Mary White,TessHodges InSearchofPurposeBy SharleighThomsonDirectedbyAsherClarkCast: EmilyAber,JimGocha

TheMorningAfterBy A.M.CompagnaDirected byRossGourvitzCast: DavidNelson,KatieDunnLaw

TheTutorByCharles FrayDirectedbyDoreen SheppardCast:Courtney& AlexPalmer YouHavetoRemember ByKatieDunn-LawDi-

rectedbyWendyDavidson Cast:CareyHough,LorraineBarrows

THEPICNICPLAYS

Heart-LessByPaulaArocenaDirectedbyLauren ShelbyDouglasCast:ChristineLaplante,JeremyHart

AWideWorldofOptionsByKatieDuncanDirectedbyJenniferCote Cast:JenniferSchaffner

AGravedigger’sPicnic* ByAmandaWagnerDirectedbyOliviaMartinson Cast:AlexisUrrata,Ray Dudley*ContentWarning: suicideandselfharm.

Don’tReadTextsFrom SheilahOnYourDayOff ByTessHodgesDirectedby JordanFormichelliCast: JulieHirshanHart,Kelly

Bennett

TheRaceByJulieHirshanHartDirectedby DavidNelsonCast:Jackie Marcoux,LindseyPacker

THEROCKPLAYS

SquatchKnockersBy CourtneyPalmerDirected byGaryLockeCast: ShannonClark,Aaron Compagna SacrificesByKellyBen-

nettDirectedbyJAlward Cast:HeywoodLore, DoreenSheppard

UltraByPhoebe VanScoy-GiesslerDirected byKathleenHillCast: WendyDavidson,K. Stawasz

ABeneficialProposalBy HeatherVitaleDirectedby DanaGardnerCast:Alex Hunton,JenniferCoté

Books as Art: ‘Building Books 2’ exhibit and workshop

“Shelter-Nourishment-Curiosity” byRenate Kleinexplores thedisruption causedby havingto leave one’s home.

“BuildingBooks2”isa travelingexhibitionof uniqueartistbooksorganizedbymembersofthe NewEnglandBookArtists (NEBA)atTwiggsGallery (254KingStreetin Boscawen).

Opentothepublic,theexhibitopenswithafreezinemakingworkshopfrom12 to1p.m.onSaturday,June1 followedbyanartists’receptionfrom1to3p.m.Theex-

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“Building A Home” by Susan Marsh is a tinyhouse of seven sketch books housed in an indigo dyed plaster box.

hibitrunsthroughJuly14.

Artists’booksareworks ofartthatutilizetheformof thebookandareoftenproducedasone-of-a-kindobjectsorinsmalleditions.

“BuildingBooks2”presents arangeofinterpretationson thethemesofstructure,architecture,public&private spaces,reality&fantasy,libraries,engineering, drafting,bookbinding,the handmade,themaker,connections,conceptualizations,personalnarratives, homeandsomuchmore.

“Wearebigfansofthe bookartsatTwiggsGallery andarereallyexcitedto workwithNEBAtotravel thisexhibittoNewHampshire,”commentedgallery directorLauraMorrison.

“Artists’Booksaresoengagingandthesculptural booksinthisexhibitjustbeg forinteraction.Weoffera varietyofbookmaking workshopsandIlovebeing abletobringthisshowto NewHampshiresoourstudentscanbeinspiredbythis work.”

StopinatnoononJune1 tojoinmembersoftheNew EnglandBookArtistsforthe hands-onzine-making workshop;LearnTipsand TricksforSpontaneous Zine-Making.Zinesareselfpublishedmicro-magazines encompassingawiderange ofgenresfrompersonal memoirstobodypositivity andDIYguides.Noneedto registerandallskilllevels arewelcome.Stayafterwardstomeettheartists’at thereception.

NewEnglandBookArtists (NEBA)isanorganization ofbookmakers,academics, writers,binders,collectors, librarians,historians,conservators,booksellers,and more.NEBAmemberssupport,learnfrom,andteach oneanother,whilealsocollaboratingonavarietyof projects.Whiletheiractivitiestakeplaceprimarilyin

theMetroBostonarea, TwiggsGalleryishonored tobehostingthisexciting travelingexhibitionherein NewHampshire.Learn moreaboutNEBAat newenglandbookartists.org.

TwiggsGalleryoffersregionalartexhibitions,adult artclassesandcommunity events.Thegalleryishandicappedaccessibleandlocatedat254KingStreet,Jct. Rte3&4,Boscawen.

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“The Plan” by Ronnie Komarow reflects her parents dream of building their own house.

Native Plant Sale & Spring Craft Fair

JointheNewHampshire AudubonMcLaneCenter fortheirNativePlantSale andSpringCraftFairon Sunday,June2from10a.m. to3p.m.

Stockuponpollinator safe,nativeplantsand shrubsthatsupportournativepollinatorsandwildlife whilealsosupportinglocal artisansbyshoppingtheir quality,handmadecrafts.

BagleyPondPerennials andFassettFarmNursery willbeherewithawideselectionofnativeplantsand shrubsforpurchase.

BagleyPondisanative perennialfarmthatfollows organicpractices.Theirgoal

istoprovidehomegardenerswithpollinator-safe, nativeplantsandshrubsto supportournativepollinatorsandwildlife.Bagley Pondalsosellsgardenkits thatincludeplantsadapted tospecificplantingconditions.Featuredthisyearisa NHPollinatorCertification Kit:BagleyPondgarden kits.

FassettFarmNurseryoffersanextensiveinventory ofplantsnativetothe Northeastwhichsupport ournativepollinatorsand wildlife.Theyalsohaveaselectionofedibleandmedicinalplants.Allareethically grownorpropagatedon

A Senior Living Community

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Great Spangled Fritillary on Purple Coneflower

site.

NHAudubonStaffand PollinatorGardenVolunteerswillbeavailabletoansweryourquestionsabout gardening,pollinators,nativewildlife,andnative plants.

■ TourourMcLaneCenter Pollinatorgardenswhileyou arebrowsingforplants!

■ TheSpringCraftFair featuresavarietyofquality, handmadecraftsby15+ localartisans

■ Rafflefeaturingitems fromvendors

■ WalkingGourmetFood Truck

■ TheNatureStorewillbe open(NHAudubonMemberswillreceive20%off)

Supportlocal,New Hampshirenativeplant nurseriesandartisansthis springandhelpusprotect

NH’snaturalenvironment forwildlifeandforpeople.

TheMcLaneCenterislocatedat,84SilkFarmRoad, Concord.

NHAudubonisanonprofitstatewidemembershiporganizationdedicated totheprotectionofNew Hampshire’snaturalenvironmentforwildlifeandfor people.Independentofthe NationalAudubonSociety, NHAudubonhasoffered programsinwildlifeconservation,landprotection,environmentalpolicy,andenvironmentaleducation since1914.

ForinformationonNH Audubon,includingmembership,volunteering,programs,wildlifesanctuaries, andpublications,call2249909,orvisit www.nhaudubon.org.

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 Multiple sellers from around the region

• Basket Raffles from local business, including goods and gift cards

 Rummage table - Purchase a bag and fill it

• Rummage table - Purchase a bag and fill it

 Basket Raffles from local business, including goods and gift cards

 50/50 raffle

• 50/50 raffle

 Rummage table - Purchase a bag and fill it

 Please, no early birds

 50/50 raffle

• Please, no early birds

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 Please, no early birds Proceeds

Proceeds from the rummage table and raffles will benefit supported families and community members experiencing a developmental disability or acquired brain disorder connected to Community Bridges.

Community Bridges community yard sale fundraiser

Stopbyandcheckoutall thegoodstuffavailablefor saleonJune1,from9a.m.to 2p.m.,witharaindateof June8.Setupis7a.m.at162 PembrokeRd.Concord.

Wewillhavemultiple familiesandgroupsselling theirwares,rafflesfrom localbusinesses,a50/50 raffle,andarummagetable theproceedsbenefiting supportfamiliesandcommunitymembersconnected tocommunitybridges. Doyouhaveitemsyou don’tneedanymorebut don’thavethespacetohost ayardsale?JointheCommunityYardSaleFundraiser!

Hereishowitworks:You canpurchasealotspace,or spaceandtable,inour parkinglottohostyourown yardsale.Visitcommunitybridgesnh.org/donateand clickthelinktotheCommunityYardSaleFundraiser. Costis$25foraspaceor $30foraspaceandtable. Proceedsfrompurchasinga spaceorspaceandtablewill supportfamiliesandcommunitymembersconnected toCommunityBridges.The proceedsofyoursalesareall yours!

Visitcommunitybridgesnh.org/Donateto learnmore.

June events at the Audi concord

Creative Dance Workshop annual recital

OnSaturday,June1,andSunday, June2,TheCreativeDanceWorkshoppresentsthe“AnnualRecital”–twoshows.BridgetEdinger’sstudio recitalsshowcasetop-notchdancers andcheerleadersfromtheCapital Area.Showsincludecreativeandexcitingperformancesinballet,tap, jazz,hop,tumbling,musicaltheatre andmore!Forticketinformation,call thestudioat603-225-7711.

CHS Underclass Academic Awards

OnWednesday,June5at6p.m. ConcordHighSchoolpresentsthe UnderclassAcademicAwards.The publiciscordiallyinvitedtothisspecialceremonyrecognizingthe achievementsoftheseyoung

scholars.Forinformation,call603415-1287

‘Alice in Wonderland’

OnSaturday,June15at2p.m., TurningPointeCenterofDancepresents“AliceInWonderland.”The magicalstorycomestolifeonstage underLisaDrouinGoff’sdirectionas thestudiodancestoaseasonfinale. Ticketsare$23,availableatthedoor. Forinformation,calloremail603485-8710orTPCD@comcast.net.

Dance Inspirations: Carolyn Coskren

OnSaturday,June22,DanceInspirations:CarolynCoskrenplansaspecialprogramtocelebratetheaccomplishmentsoftheStudio’stalented dancers.Forinformationandtickets, call603-856-8545.

“The

Murder of

Mr.

Ma,”

by John Shen Yen Nee

(2024,300pages,Genre: Mystery)

1924-LaoShelecturesonChinaatthe Universityof London.Heleadsa quiet,bookishlife,and boardswithMrs.Wendell andherlovelydaughter Mary.Heisattractedto Maryandhopestosomeday sharehisfeelingsforher. Buthistranquilityisshatteredwhenanacquaintance, theHonorableBertrand Russell,asksLaotohelphim breakafriendofhisoutof jail!ThemaninjailisJudge DeeRenJie.DeewasaccidentallysweptupinthearrestofagroupofChinese agitators,andheisindanger

becauseCaptainBardof MetropolitanPoliceisanold enemyofhis.IfBarddiscoversthatDeeisinhis cells,hewon’twanttolet himgo.JudgeDeehascome toLondontofindoutwhy severalChinese menthathe knewfromthe warhavebeen killed.Laodecidestohelphim investigate,and theyusetheir witstofindout more,andtheir fightingskillsto getthemoutof trouble.

tontinethathasturned deadly,anddescriptionsof Chinesefood,teaandherbal remedies.JudgeDeeis cleverinusingtoolsandlegendsintheirsearch,andexcellentatconvincingpeople tohelpthem.

Thisisawild, thrillingtaleofintriguewith strangecharactersdashing across1920’sLondon. There’saterrifyingmasked maninacape,opiumdens,a

Thismysteryis asfast-pacedas anactionfilm, withunique charactersand greatfightsequences.Dee, Laoandtheir friendsmakean unusualbut formidable crime-fighting team!

VisitConcordPublicLibraryatwww.concordpubliclibrary.net.

Robbin Bailey

portsmouth

exhibition comes to 3S Artspace

3SArtspaceis pleasedtoannounce itsearlysummerexhibition,Dish,runningfromJune7toJuly28. Anopeningreceptionand opportunitytomeetthe artistwillbeheldFriday, June7,from5to8p.m. withremarksfromthe artistat7p.m.Theeventis freeandopentothepublic.

“Whopreparesthefood

andwhositsatthetable?”

Theexhibit,Dish,uses drawingandcommunity engagementtoexplorehow localfoodwayscandefinea community’sidentityand reflectcontemporarychallengesthatcommunityis facing,likefoodinsecurity andclimatechange.

Theartist,LauraTanner, gathersoralhistoriesfrom farmers,chefs,restaurant

Senior Real Estate Specialist

patronsandhomecooks. Usingtheirstoriesasinspiration,herdrawingspresentavisualarchiveofthe rituals,recipes,andtraditionsofdifferentcommunities.Tanner’sprojectbegan intheSoutheast,andcontinuesinanewiteration alongtheEastCoast.Byexaminingacommunity’s foodways,wecanbetterunderstandagroupofpeople, andinturn,theircurrent economies,socialstructures,politicalleanings,and needsasacommunity.

“Thisprojectemploysinterdisciplinaryformsofstorytelling–visual(drawing),

written(printedcatalogs), andoral(film)–tocallattentiontotheechoesofour livedexperience,dissolving perceivedbarriersthatimpedeempathyandcollectiveaction,”saidLaura Tanner,theartist.When askedaboutherchosen mediumsfortheexhibit, Laurasaid,“Drawingisa uniqueformofknowing, observing,imagining,and documenting,allowing viewerstoseetheirownexperiencesreflectedwithin theimagery.”

“LauraTanner’sDishpresentsnotonlystunningvisualsbutalsoprovidesa

chanceforPortsmouth’siterationofthisworktobe highlightedinLaura’sdynamicportfolioasshecontinuestoconnectthedots betweencoastalcommunities,”saidBethFalconer,the ExecutiveDirectorof3S Artspace.“Laurahashad multipleconversationswith Portsmouthresidents leadinguptotheexhibit, spendingtimewithafocus groupconsistingofarange ofpeople,fromcontemporaryartistsandrestaurateurstofarmersandthose dedicatedtohunger-free communities.”

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.

WhenlookingatTanner’s largescaledrawings,the eyeisguidedacrosstheintricatedetailsalmostlike you’relookingintoakaleidoscopeofcolorandpattern.Takingastepback, youclearlyseeimagesfamiliartothekitchen,the diningroom,andendemic toacertainplace alobstersitsbeneathanornate silverdishthatlookslikea familyheirloom,nexttoa castironpan.Lifesize branchesfromanorange treedanglefromthecorner ofthedrawing,pullingyou inandmakingyoufeeltheir scale,almostasifyouwere partoftheillustration.

Tanneroftenusesaconsistenttitlefordrawings createdforaparticularlocation.Forexample,allof theworkscreatedforthe 3SArtspaceexhibitionare intheBoundseries.Tanner attributesthistitletothe communitysupportthat wasaclearthroughlineobservedduringherconversationswiththepeopleof Portsmouth.“EvanMallet (ChefatTheBlack Trumpet),DavidVargas (ChefatVidaCantina),and KateConstantine(CommunityEngagementManager atGather)reallyhelpedto informthework.Theyeach gaveauniqueinsightinto theculturaltraditionsand foodstuffsoftheSeacoast,” saidTannerabouttheinfluencesintoherBoundseries.Additionally,3S Artspaceandtheartistheld anopencallinPortsmouth forrecipesandfoodmemoriestobeincorporatedin theexhibit,addinganother dimensiontothenotionof foodasawaytocreate community.

Theworksincludedin thisexhibitionareinformedbythreedifferent coastalcommunities: Miami,NewOrleans,and Portsmouth.

“Atatimewhenour countryisexperiencing partisanturmoiloverthe politicizationofissueslike climatechange,immigration,andequitableaccess, sharingameal,arecipe,or astoryisasmallgesture thatcangenerateanindelibleimpact.Thecompilationofthesenarratives demonstrateshowtheintersectionsbetweenourregionalfoodwaysareemblematicofthetightly wovensocialandsystemic fabricsthatbindus,while themultidisciplinarypresentationoftheresearch andthedeliberateorganizationofrelatedcommunity eventsharnessthepower ofthegatheringtableasan intimateexperiencethat canactasacatalystforcollectivereimaginingandsocialchange,”saidLaura Tanner.

“Welookforwardto seeingLaura’sPortsmouth site-specificworkalongside herearlierworkstoberemindedofourinterconnectednessasmuchasour individuality,”saidBeth Falconer.

Formoreinformation abouttheexhibitionandrelatedevents,visit 3sarts.org.

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 call our office for an appointment to determine whether these treatment options are right for you.

Acorn & Artisan Pop-Up Trunk Show

Aspecialpop-uptrunk showeventfeaturing Acorn&ArtisanatThe StudioinLaconiawillbe heldonSaturday,June1. Thisuniqueevent, themed“Shop,Sip& Sparkle,”issettobring thecommunitytogether foranafternoonoflocal shopping,refreshments anddazzlingjewelry.AttendeeswillhavetheexclusiveopportunitytoexploreaselectionofAcorn &Artisan’slatestcollections,includingthebold andluxuriousDesert Luxeandtheunique, eclecticpiecesfromLost &Found.AlongsideThe Studio’swhimsicaland quirkyofferings,this eventpromisesaone-ofa-kindshoppingexperience.Theeventwillrun from11a.m.to2p.m.at TheStudio,598MainSt., Laconia.

Author talk

NewHampshireauthor BrindaCharryvisits Gibson’sBookstoreon June13tocelebratethe paperbackreleaseofher debutnovel,“TheEast Indian.”Charrycameto theUnitedStatesfrom Indiaasagraduatestudentin1999andhas beenlivingheresince. Sheisanovelist-turnedacademic-returned-novelist.AspecialistinEnglishRenaissanceliterature(Shakespeareand contemporaries),shehas publishednumerous booksandarticlesinthat field.TheEastIndianis herfirstnovelpublished intheUnitedStates.She currentlylivesinKeene, N.H.,withherhusband anddog.Theeventwill beginat6:30p.m.at Gibson’sBookstore,45S. MainSt.,Concord.For moreinformation, visitgibsonsbookstore.com.

June activities and events at the Fells

First Thursday Hike at The Fells: Thursday, June 6, 11 a.m.

Thisinformal,moderatewalkis anopportunitytogetalittleexercise,spendtimeoutinthelandscape,andperhapsdiscoversomethingnewaboutthepropertyonce ownedbytheJohnHayfamily. Members:free,non-members:includedwithregularadmissionfee. Noregistrationrequired.Meetsat TheFellsKiosk.www.thefells.org

Special Presentation with Ralph Nurnberger – John Hay and the Panama Canal: Friday, June 7, 5-7 p.m.

HistorianRalphNurnberger,who

servedonthestaffoftheSenate Committeethatoversawthe PanamaCanaltreaties,willexamine thesweepofthecanalsaga,from the1901Hay-PauncefoteTreaty, signedinJohnHay’soffice,permittingtheU.S.tobuildandfortifya CentralAmericanCanal,totheforeign-policydebateinAmericaover cedingthecanaltoPanamain1978. HewilladdresssuchproblematicissuesaswhytheU.S.claimedthe righttobuildacanalinanother country,andwhyPanamawas chosen.www.thefells.org

Ralphisanacclaimedspeaker whobringshumor,historicalbackground,andcurrentpoliticalinsightstohispresentations.Hehas appearedonradioandtelevision programsasananalystonpolitical andinternationalissues.Ralph

earnedhisPhDinHistoryfrom GeorgetownUniversityandsubsequentlytaughtasanadjunctat Georgetownfor38years.Hewas namedProfessoroftheYearbythe GraduateSchoolofLiberalStudies in2003.Ralphhasspokenata numberofuniversitiesandother venuesthroughoutEurope.Inadditiontohispublicspeakingandacademiccareers,RalphhashadpositionsinandrelatedtotheU.S.government(staffontheSenateForeignRelationsCommittee;USDepartmentofCommerce;Directorof “BuildersforPeace”,whichwasestablishedtoassisttheArab-Israeli peaceprocess);asafellowata prominent“thinktank”(Centerfor StrategicandInternationalStudies –CSIS);andasseniorpartnerina governmentrelationsfirmforover

25years.

Advancedregistrationisrequired. Ticketsavailableonlineat www.thefells.org$50forMembers; $65forNon-members.Oremailing info@thefells.org

Summer ConcertAlbannach: Sunday, June 9th, 5-7 p.m.

Foundedin2005,thisPipes& DrumsbandhastakentheUSAby storm.Theiruniquestyle,charismaticstageperformance,andlove forallthingsScottishhasdrawn crowdsfromcoasttocoast.Amust see!NotjustanotherScottishPipes &Drumsband!Albannach’sprimal drummingandprecisepipingstirs thesoulofanyonewhohearsthemyoungandold.Thesefolksare Highlanders.ScottishWarriorsto

Kait Gallagher has made giving back her career

ConcordYoungProfessionalsNetwork(CYPN)introducesyouto the“YoungProfessionalof theMonth,”KaitGallagher.Eachmonth,the CYPNSteeringCommittee recommendsindividualin thecommunityitthinks readerswouldenjoygettingtoknowbetter. Howoldareyou?34. Wheredoyoulive?Concord,NH. Wheredoyoucurrently work?ConcordCoalition toEndHomelessness,as theDirectorofDevelopment&Communications. Tellusalittlebitabout yourselfandwhatyoudo forustouseinoursocial mediahighlights:Igrew upinAmherst,NewHampshireandwenttoSkidmore CollegeinupstateNew York,thinkingI’dpursuea careerinmuseumwork,

designingexhibitsandresearchingartifacts.Life tookmeinadifferentdirectionthough,andIended upworkinginfinancialservices,primarilyinmarketingandbusinessdevelopment,fornineyearsin theBostonareaandthen hereinConcord.Imoved toConcordwithmyhusbandinlate2019,excited tosettlehereandplant roots.COVIDmadegetting outandenjoyingConcorda bittricky,butitalsogave metimetothinkmore deeplyaboutmycareerand howIwantedtospendmy timeandtalents.Giving backanddoingsomething thathasapositiveimpact onmycommunityisimportanttome,andsoIdecidedtoturnmyvolunteer workintomycareer.I joinedtheCoalitionasa staffmemberinNovember of2021,andIhaven’t

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Kait Gallagher and her dog, Carly.

lookedback!Makingthe leapfromthefor-profit worldtothenon-profit worldwasjarring,butIam sofulfilledknowingthe workIdohasadirectand positiveimpactonthe peoplearoundmeandon thegreaterConcordcommunity.

Whydoyouchooseto liveintheGreaterConcordarea?IlovehowConcordhasallyoucouldpossiblyneedorwant!Downtownisgreat,andConcord itselfisconvenienttoeverythingNHhastooffer. Thepeoplehereare amazing,andIlovehow engagedpeoplearewith thecityandwhat’shappeninghere.

Whatissomethingyou wouldliketoseeaddedor broughttoConcord?More housingofalltypes!Butespeciallyaffordablehousing formoderateandlow-incomeearners.

What’syourfavorite restaurantinConcord? RevivalKitchen&Bar.

Whatdoyouliketodo forfun?WhenI’mnot working,I’mprobably spendingtimeoutsidewith mydogsonahike,or readingasolaciousnovel aboutfantasticalbeastsand happily-ever-afters,orI’m atthebarnwithmyhorse.I alsohaveaninformalsidehustleasanartist,creating custompetportraitsinsoft pastels(krgallagherartworks.com).Ialsodrawfor pleasurewhenIcanfind thetime!MyhusbandandI arealsovolunteerPuppy RaisersforGuidingEyes fortheBlind,soyoumight seemeoutandaboutwith

ourcurrentpuppyonprogramintheirtrainingvest, workingononedaybecomingaguidedogfor someonewhoisblindorvisuallyimpaired (guidingeyes.org).

Lastbookyou’veread?

TheRedRisingSaga,by PierceBrown.(Ilistenedto itonAudiobookvia GraphicAudio;it’s amazing,andmakesa15.5 hourdrivegobyvery quickly!)

Whatisoneofyourlife goals?AchieveaUnited StatesDressageFederation BronzeMedalwithmy horseZarcão.

Ifyoucouldvisitany country,wherewouldyou go?NewZealand.

Whereisthebestplace you’vevisited?Scotlandor SouthAfrica.Theyarevery differentfromeachother butIlovedthemboth! Tellusafewinteresting factsaboutyourself!I’m ambidextrous(left-handed forwriting,eating,fine motorskills,right-handed foreverythingelse);yes, myhairisnaturallycurly andIgetaskedthatALOT; I’vebeencagedivingwith GreatWhiteSharksin “SharkAlley”offthecoast

ofSouthAfricaanditwas oneofthecoolestexperiencesI’veeverhad(I woulddoitagainina heartbeat!);Iamaserial plantkillerbutnotby choice;Ihavemultipletattoosandamplanningmore (it’snotanaddiction,I swear!);

ImettheactorKitHarington(JonSnowinGame ofThrones)in2008when hewastheleadintheplay WarHorseontheWest EndofLondon.Hewasa guestspeakerataclassI tookmyfreshmanyearof college;accordingtofamily legend,mygreat-grandparentsonmyfather’sside mayhavebeeninvolved withthemafiainNew York

Howdidyoufindout aboutCYPNandhowhasit benefittedyourbusinessor youpersonally?Ican’trememberhowIfoundout aboutCYPN,butI’veloved beingapartofthevibrant andengagedyoungprofessionalcommunity.I’ve madealotoffriends throughCYPNandIreally enjoythemonthlyevents. Learnmoreandsignup forallCYPNeventsatconcordnhchamber.com.

The Main Street Drummer

By JAMES W. SPAIN

For the Insider

Backinthe1700sinthe cityofBoston,merchants wereprospering,andthe KingofEnglanddesiredhis shareofthatprosperity.The Britishgovernmentdecided tomaketheAmerican coloniespayalargeshareof thewardebtfromthe FrenchandIndianWar.

ThroughtheSugarAct, StampAct,andothertaxes, theBritishtriedtocollect taxesthattheAmerican peopleconsideredharsh. Colonistsrevoltedandthe revolutionwasborn.

Manyayoungboyin Americaatthattimesaw theirfathersandbrothers goofftowarandfightthe redcoatsstartinginthe springof1775.Thesechildrenwerefearfulbutadeep senseofpatriotismwasinstilledinthem.Asthese youngsterswitnessedthe warcontinuingforyears theytoopickeduparmsand foughtforAmerica.Patriots oneandall.

Therewasayoungman namedJonathanWheelock, hewasborninLan-

casterbutlivedinLexington,Massachusetts.Like otherladsintheBoston area,hetoowitnessedthe warthatstartedwhenhe wasjustsixyearsold.With muchbrutality,hesoondevelopedadeephatredfor thewarandwishedtohelp hisfamilyinanywaythathe could.Withaloveofmusic, heenlistedintheContinentalArmyin1775atthe youngageof15.Hewas simplyknownasthe drummerboy.

YoungJonathanwassoon promotedtotherankof Drum-Major,forhewasa remarkablygooddrummer, knownforbeatingthe reveille.Justaboy,he servedtheContinental Armywellinbattle.Hewas atBunkerHill,Yorktown andValleyForge.Neverone tocomplain,heservedhis homeland.

TheysaythatasJonathan agedhewasknownasan honestman,liberal,and modestinhischarges.After thewarhekepttheColonel MunroeTaverninLexington,hedidnotprosper butraisedhisfamilywitha

thegoodpeopleofConcord. Hebecameasuccessful catererandwasknownfor preparingfirst-ratedinners aswellasfirst-rate“flip”in commonuseinthoseyears. Jonathandidprosperfinally, awidowandwarhero,ashe wassuretosharehisstories ofthewar,seenthroughthe eyesofjustayoungboy, drummingonthebattlefield.

goodwife,forthismanwas hardworkingandhonest. WhilelivinginLexington hiswifepassedawayandhe marriedagain.Hedecided thathewouldmovetoConcord,NewHampshire,to livewithhisonlychild,a daughter.Hisonlydaughter andherhusbandtookgood

careofJonathan.Even thoughhisdaughterand son-in-lawwerepeopleof means,hedidnotwishtobe aburden,heworkedasthe keeperofthepublichouse onMainStreetinConcord. Itwasacoffeehouseowned byColonelHolbrookanda verypopularlocationfor

Hisbusinessgrewandhe acquiredaroominghousein Concord,startingtoimport somegoodwinefrom Bostonforhislocalcustomers.Hissecondwife provedtobeagoodwoman, ranthebusinessandprosperedalongsideherhusband. JonathanWheelockchose tomakehiswayafterthe waronhisown.Hisonly daughterwasmarriedtoa prominentman,Lewis Downing,awealthyson-inlaw.Heputthehorrorsof warbehindhim,movedforward,andultimatelysucceeded.Itissaidthat Jonathandrummedforthe peopleofConcordeach FourthofJuly,withtalent, patriotismanddeepemotionhedrummeddownon MainStreet,Concord.

Anoldman,stillhearing thedrumsofwar,visionsof thebattlefieldinhis memory,thismanwitnessedthebirthofournation.ItishereinConcord thathedoesrest,witha simplegranitestoneandthe Americanflag,ripplingin themorningbreeze.He wentquietlytohisgravein his86thyear,knownaffectionatelyasMajorWheelockforhisroleinthe AmericanRevolution.He livedsimplyandwithpurposeanddesiredtosucceed onhisown,muchlikehedid asayoungboyonthe bloodybattlefieldsserving theContinentalArmy underGeneralGeorge Washington.

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May 30

■ 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.

■ Antarctica Experience: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Travel log of a National Geographic Excursion to the Antarctic Peninsula in January 2016 before the explosion of cruises. $5. GoodLife programs & Activities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@ goodlifenh.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. Check website for registration fees. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord. christine.graham@concordcrew.org.

■ Freshwater Fish of the Northeast, with illustrator Matt Patterson: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Gibson's Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

■ May Forum: The Impact of Rising Healthcare Costs on Your Business: 7:30 to 9 a.m. $25 - $35. Holiday Inn, 172 N. Main St., Concord. (603) 2242508. events@concordnhchamber.com.

■ Purple Finches Youth Chorus Concert: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Purple Finches are composed of three divisions to allow for an age-appropriate sequence of musical development. Free. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord. reception@ccmusicschool.org.

May 31

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

■ CCMS Student Recitals: 7 to 9 p.m. Join us to support our students! 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.

■ 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.

■ 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. info@concordartworks.com.

June 1

■ Cancer Survivors' Day: 9 a.m. to noon. Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care will host a Cancer Survivors’ Day event at NHTI in Concord. Free. Dr. Goldie Crocker Wellness Center at NHTI, 31 College Dr., Concord. 603-227-7000, ext 6039. ksmith@crhc.org.

■ CHS Youth Football Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon. $10. Venmo @ CHSQuarterbackClubInc. Rundlett Middle School, 144 South St. Concord. jcorkum@sau8.org.

■ Free National Learn to Row Day: 9 a.m. to noon. Take a tour or row an 8 person boat. Bring a friend or parent. Free. Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord. info@concordcrew.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. info@concordartworks.com.

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

June 2

■ Antique Book & Paper Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.

■ English Country Dance: 3 to 6 p.m. English dances draw from the court and country dances of the 17th century through the 21st. The dances are taught and called to live music. $10. Auditorium at Howard Recreation Center on Gallen State Office Park, Brown & Kent Roads, Concord. 603 397 0042. nhecds@ comcast.net.

May30,2001:Thestate veteranscemeteryin Boscawendedicatesanew sectionforveteranswhose bodiesarelost,unrecoverable,unidentifiedorotherwiseunavailableforburial.

May30,1923:Forlast time,88-year-oldGeneral JoabPattersonridesatthe headoftheMemorialDay paradeinConcord.In1861, Patterson,ateacher,recruited72soldiersfrom aroundhisnativeContoocookandenteredthe2nd NewHampshireVolunteer InfantryRegimentasa secondlieutenant.Herose toleadtheregimentasa colonel,foughtin24battles andwasbrevetedamajor generalnearwar’send.He livedmostofhispostwar yearsinConcordandledthe MemorialDayprocession eachyear.

May30,1992:Concord’s BobTewksburyoftheSt. LouisCardinalspitchesa four-hittertobeatSan Diego.Tewksburyisonhis waytohisbestseasonever. Hewillfinish16-5witha 2.16earnedrunaverageand bevotedNationalLeague’s bestcontrolpitcherwith20 walksinacareer-high233 inningspitched.

May30,1874:Acity councilcommitteeisappointedtopurchaselandon WarrenStreetbetween StateandGreenstreetsfora centralfirestation.The committeewillbuythesite for$7,747.52,andthestationwilloperatetherefora century.

May31,2002:U.S.Sen. BobSmithandEPAAdministratorChristieTodd Whitmanplantthefirst bushforTeardropPark,a formerbrownfieldssitein Concord.Smithhopesthata lawthathehelpedwritewill makeiteasierforother abandonedindustrialsitesto beredeveloped.Thelaw limitstheliabilityofnew ownersofbrownfieldssites andprovides$200milliona yearforcleanup.

May31,1649:Thestate’s firstpublicschoolsupported

bytaxationopensin Hampton.Thesolequalificationforstudents:thatthey be“capableoflearning.”

May31,1987:VicePresidentGeorgeBushgivesthe commencementaddressat UNH.Attheheightofthe Iran-Contraaffair,several facultymembersboycott theevent.Afewstudents turntheirbacktothe podium;otherswearorange armbands.Otherthanthat, HughGreggreportsina campaignhistory,theevent wasdull:“George’sspeech wassoheavy-goingthatno oneapplaudeduntilthe end.”

June1,2002:Ata$100-aplategalaforConcordHospital’scancertreatment center,some350donorsare surprisedtolearnthattwo majorcontributorsrecently cameforward.Normanand MelindaPaysonofHopkintondonated$2million andJimandMarianneCook donated$1million.“We mustunderstandthatthe purposeofthiscancer centeristohelpthepeople thatsurroundus,”JimCook says.“Thehealthandwellbeingofbabies,adultsand thegrowingelderlypopulationisatoppriority.”

June1,1913:JohnKimballdiesinConcordatage 92.Hewasalargelyself-educatedmillwrightandrailroadmechanicwhoroseto becomeConcord’smayorin the1870s.Hechairedthe committeetobuildanew stateprisonandwasaprincipalbenefactorofthetown libraryinBoscawen,his homeearlyinlife.

June1,1852:Convening inBaltimore,theDemocrats nominateFranklinPierce forpresident.InConcord,a cannononSandHill(Centre StreetatMerrimackStreet) booms282times,oncefor eachvotePiercereceived.

June1,1865:Aspartof memorialservicesheldnationwideforPresidentLincoln,ablackfuneralcaris drawnbysixwhitehorsesat theheadofaprocession downMainStreettothe StateHouse.Downtown buildingspresentagreatdisplayof“draperiesandhabilimentsofmourning.”

June2,2000:Souther’s Market,oneofConcord’s originalgroceries,closes aftermorethan50yearsin business.

June2,1784:NewHampshireadoptsanewconstitution.Thetitle“governor,” tooreminiscentofBritish colonialrule,ischangedto “president.”Tocelebratethe event,aparademarchesup MainStreetinConcordto theOldNorthChurch.

June2,1819:TheState HouseopensinConcord. Thelegislativesessionwill benotableforhaltingthe practiceofstatesubsidyfor theCongregationalist Church.

June3,2001:LakesRegionChristianSchoolholds itsgraduationceremony. TheClassof2001hasexactlyonestudent,Melissa Tilton.Theschool’slargest classeverwasthreestudents.

June3,1775:Amonthand ahalfaftertheBritish marchedonLexingtonand

Concord,NewHampshire’s ProvincialCongressdecides toraiseacompanyof rangerstoguardthecolony’s ConnecticutRiverValley frontiers.

June3,1895:Aburglaror burglarscleanouttheState Housesafe,taking$6,000.

June4,2003:PhilipDick, KevinGilandChristopher McNeilcutholesinrazor wirefencesandescapefrom theNorthStateStreetprison inConcord.

June4,2001:TheConcord SchoolBoardapprovesa policyprohibitingstudents onsportsteamsorinclubs fromattendinggatherings whereotherstudentsare usingalcoholordrugs.If studentsarecaught-regardlessofwhethertheywere drinkingorgettinghighthey,alongwithaparentor guardian,willhavetomeet withaschoolcounselorto discusstherisksassociated withalcoholanddrug abuse.

June4,1973:Gov.Mel Thomsonestablishesabox attheConcordpostoffice whereresidentsareaskedto reportcriminalactivities.

SenateVicePresidentHarry Spanosisapoplectic.“What

thislatesteffortdoesisto makeusastateofinformers, notunlikesomeofthetotalitarianstatesofthepastand present,”hesays.

June4,1973:TheConcord SchoolBoardvotestobuilda 450-pupil,$1.9million schoolforgrades4-6off PortsmouthStreet.Itwillbe knownasBrokenGround School.

June5,2003:Just29hours aftertheycutholesinrazor wirefencestoescapefrom theNorthStateStreetprison inConcord,PhilipDick, KevinGilandChristopher McNeilatcaughtatacampgroundinPlymouth,Mass. June5,1845:JohnParker HaleandFranklinPiercedebateslaverybeforeanoverflowcrowdattheOldNorth MeetingHouseinConcord. Afteroneantislaveryspeech fromHale,aveteranknown asOldJohnVirginblurtsout: “Giveitto‘em,Jack.Drive thepoorvipersintotheir dens,andmake‘empull theirholesinafterthem.”In responsetoapro-Southern argumentfromPierce,Hale proclaims:“Irefusetobow downandworshipslavery.” Thesiteofthedebateisnow WalkerSchool.

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“I WAS KICKED IN THE HEAD… AND MY LIFE CHANGED”

And why I do what I do…

Dear Friend,

I never thought my life would turn out this way. I was kicked in the head, at point blank range, by a teenage boy in my mandatory high school gym class. I suffered a concussion that stole my memories, my ability to think clearly and left me with physical symptoms like vertigo, headaches and light sensitivity.

But before I go any further, let me start by telling you about the man in this photo. John grew up in a home full of mental health challenges, which created more mental health challenges and a constant state of anxiousness for him. He joined the Boy Scouts as an escape, and be-came an Eagle Scout at age 15, which is quite remarkable. After a career in the Air Force, John was living a healthy life, with lots of exer-cise and good nutrition, but he still suffered from anxiety and GERD. A friend told him to go to a chiropractor, and with nothing to lose, he gave it a try. He got an “adjustment.” It didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. That’s when his life changed. The cloud of anxiety he had known since childhood lifted, and his acid reflux disappeared. It sounds like a small thing, but it was a miracle for John and he de-cided to become a chiropractor himself.

So what about me? Unlike Dr. John, I grew up getting adjusted regularly, but didn’t appreciate it. It was just something we did. As a kid I assumed everyone took care of their spine. My mom was a chiropractor and getting adjusted was like eating your vegetables! I was checked at birth for misalignments, and rarely went to the regular doctor, until that concussion. The funny thing about a concussion is that there aren’t drugs or surgeries to fix your brain. You have to support your body’s natural healing process, and that’s when I began to appreciate the power of chiropractic adjustments. I saw the path others struggling with Post Concussion Syndrome went down, but mine was dif-ferent because of my chiropractic lifestyle. Fast forward a decade, now I’m a chiropractor too.

It’s strange how things turn out. Now I adjust my mother! Dr. John and I met at college. We fell in love with chiropractic, and each other. We’ve opened a new Crossroads Chiropractic location in Beford to elevate the health of our community through corrective chiropractic care and to share our passion for intentional living.

Our patients have come to us with their headaches, ear infections, neck pain, low back pain, migraines, chronic pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, allergies, ADHD,

asthma and numbness in limbs just to name a few.

Here’s what some of our patients have to say:

I have had back pain, leg weakness, severe side pain and arm pain for over a year… I decided to see Crossroads Chiropractic and after just one adjustment I felt so much better… I have my whole family coming to Crossroads… I can’t believe the difference. – C.S.

My husband & I came hoping it might help me with my constant sinus problems. Well it has and we’ve been coming ever since. We started taking our two boys too. My younger son has ADD and it has helped him – he’s off his medication! – S.C.

Dr. John and Dr. Brooke were very professional and explained every step of the evaluation process. The experience of competent trauma informed care was refreshing. I am looking forward to developing my treatment plan and improving my health. Thank you!! M.M.

I have noticed a boost in my health in so many ways. I find I am calmer, get sick less, feel less aches and pains as well… I love the people here and the quality care. -D.A *results may vary

Millions of Americans no longer have health insurance, and those that do have found that their benefits are reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. Many people find that they actually save money on their health care expenses by seeing a chiropractor.

You benefit from an amazing offer – Look, it shouldn’t cost you a fortune to improve your health. When you mention this article (by 7/31/24) you will receive our entire new patient exam for $59. That’s with any necessary x-rays, a thorough chiropractic exam… the entire first visit. This exam could cost you $300 or more elsewhere. And, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that I have affordable family plans. You see I’m not trying to entice you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with higher fees after that. We understand the importance of affordability and further care is very important to consider when you’re exploring chiropractic care as part of your lifestyle. High costs can add up very quickly.

Great care at a great fee…

Please, I hope there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because of the lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. Our qualifica-tions… we are graduates of the prestigious Sherman College of Chiropractic and we have been entrusted to take care of tiny babies and children from 1 to 91. In 2023, Dr John was awarded the Sherman Clinical Distinction Award and just last month I was honored by my alma mater with its “Service to the Profession Award.” I have served on nine mission trips and co-host a podcast and weekend radio show all about health on WTPL 107.7FM. We just have that low fee to help more people who need care.

Our office, CROSSROADS CHIROPRACTIC at BEDFORD, is both friendly and warm and we do our best to make you feel welcome. We have wonderful service at an exceptional fee. We’re located in the Village Shoppes of Bedford on Route 101. Our entire team at the Crossroads locations in Pembroke, Meredith and Epping is fantastic. Our Bedford phone number is (603) 488-1100. Call us today to set up an appointment. We can help you. Thank you.

Dr. Brooke Mills Chiropractor

P.S. We ask that you take advantage of this offer only if you are serious about your health. Call us or use the QR code to schedule.

P.P.S. Meet us in person at our Grand Opening Celebration with food, kids games, character meet and greet, and prizes on Saturday June 1st 10am – 2pm.