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White Farm Bioblitz a great success

TheWhiteFarm Bioblitz,previewed byDavidBrooksin theConcordMonitor,wasagreatsuccess. Thiscommunityeventwas hostedbyProjectSEEinthe ConcordSchoolDistrictin cooperationwiththeUNH CooperativeExtension.54 participantsjoinedusalong with18volunteerleaders forabeautifulmorningof exploringandlearning abouttheoutdoors.Together,weidentifiedover 170speciesofplants,animalsandfungiontheWhite Farmproperty!Many thankstoallwhoparticipatedinthiscitizenscience effort!

‘Cthulhu: The Musical!’

Aftersold-outperformancesalloverthewest coast,PuppeteersforFears, Oregon’sonlydedicated puppetmusicalhorror troupe,willbringitsoriginalshow,Cthulhu:theMusical!,toConcordforaperformanceJune26at CapitolCenterfortheArts aspartofthecompany’s 2024summertour.Far fromthelo-fipuppetshow stereotype,theproduction featuresafullcastoffive actorswithelaborate custom-madepuppets,a full-rockband,andprojectedmultimediabackgroundsforanimmersive andengagingtheatricalexperience.Theshowwill takeplaceattheCapitol CenterfortheArts’BNH Stage,16S.MainSt.,in Concordbeginningat7:30 p.m.Ticketsbeginat$25; forages18andup.

Church yard, bake sale

EastCongregational Churchisholdingabig yardandbakesaleonSaturday,June22,from8a.m. until1p.m.Expertlymade woodcraft,too!Shopat51 MountainRoadinEast Concord.Bagsalestartsat 11:30a.m.Churchislocated3/10milenorthof theExit16trafficcircle. Call224-9242orvisit eastchurchucc.org.Seeyou

atthesale!

Tea with Jane

“TeawithJane”willfeaturePhyllisGagnonasJane PierceonSunday,June30, from2to4p.m.atThe PierceManseinConcord. Janewillwelcomeguests, provideashortoverviewof

herlifeattheManse,and thencirculateamongthe seatedguestsinthe Manse’sdiningroomand parlortoanswerquestions. Duringtheevent,guests willenjoyabuffetoftea sandwiches,scones,anda varietyofsweetandsavory bites.Teawillbeserved

tablesidebyJane’shouseholdhelpers.Seatingislimitedto32people.Tickets are$25perpersonandand canbepurchaseduntilJune 25bycalling603-7155566.Cashandcreditcards areaccepted.

Radio Club will hold ‘Field Day’

TheContoocookValley RadioClubwillbeoperating"FieldDay",anannual EmergencyPreparedness Exercise. Ifyouwouldlike toparticipate,orlearn

moreaboutAmateurRadio, pleasecall428-3840,before Friday,June,21st.

Attic treasures sale

OnSaturday,July13, from9a.m.to2p.m.,Our LadyofFatimaChurch,724 MainSt.inNewLondon willhostanattictreasure sale.Lotsoftreasures! Householddécorandfurniture,smallappliances andkitchenitems,books andtoys,puzzlesandmuch more.

Beatles instrumental tribute takes the stage derry opera house

Getreadytotwistand shoutbecause“WhileMy GuitarGentlyWeeps”is bringingtheinstrumental magicofTheBeatlesalong withacaptivatingmultimediaexperiencetothe DerryOperaHouseonJune 29at8p.m.

Stepbackintimeandex-

periencethetimelesshitsof theFabFourlikeneverbeforeasthistalentedinstrumentaltributeacttakesthe stage.From“HeyJude”to “LetItBe,”immerseyourselfinthemelodiesand harmoniesofallyourfavoriteBeatlesclassicsona nightthat’ssuretobefilled

COURTESY

Anne Carroll, Cindy Bradley, David Leach, Rowan McClure, Shannon Clancy-Burgess

Ace, Bella Raimer, Chloe Knapton, Dewey, Maximus, Milo, Newton, Olive Amidon, Oreo, Vidalia, Willie

Boots, Bowdi & Sammy, Brody, Snicker doodles

Abby Lange, Barbara Chr Callie, Chris Stevens, Dennis P Fitzgerald, Irene, Hiram & Frances, Julie Hart, James A Spring, Katy Burns, Kay Graves, Laurette Thibeault, Rhonda L Borey, Rita Bianca, Sammy Gobin, Terry Church, Tilly

withnostalgiaandexcitement.

Butthat’snotall!Inadditiontothemesmerizing music,“WhileMyGuitar GentlyWeeps”willalso featureadynamicmultimediacomponent,addinga visualdimensiontotheexperience.Preparetobe transportedbacktothe swingingsixtieswithstunningvisualsandarchival footagethatcomplement themusicandenhancethe overallatmosphereofthe show.

LedbyGuitarVirtuoso NeilD.Santosthisgroupof seasonedmusicianswho shareapassionforTheBeatles,“WhileMyGuitar GentlyWeeps”capturesthe spiritandenergyofthe iconicband,deliveringan unforgettableinstrumental performancethatwillhave youdancingintheaisles. Sograbyourtickettoride andjoinusforatripdown memorylaneattheDerry OperaHouseonJune29. Whetheryou’readie-hard Beatlesfanorjustlooking foranightofgreatmusic andentertainment,“While MyGuitarGentlyWeeps”

promisesaneveningyou won’tsoonforget.

Ticketsareonsalenow andcanbepurchasedonlineatGentlyWeeps.band. Don’tmissyourchanceto experienceTheBeatles’instrumentalmagicandmultimediaextravaganzalive onstage!

SponsoredbyNHGuitars inWyndham,NH

Writer’s Cafe continues grounds cafe canterbury

Covered Bridges, past and present

JoinKimVarney Chandlerasshepresents anoverviewofthehistoriccoveredbridges nearCanterburyand sharesinformationon theareacoveredbridges thathavebeenlostto time. Followingtheprogram,Kimwillbeavailabletosigncopiesof CoveredBridgesofNew Hampshire.Thiseventis sponsoredbytheElkins PublicLibraryandmade possiblebyagrant fromNewHampshire Humanities.Theprogramisopentothe publiconJune13at6 p.m.atElkinsPublicLibrary(9CenterRoad, Canterbury)

Concord-Laconia Connector Free Public Transit

WritersCafecontinuesat GroundsCafeonJune19at 6:30p.m.Freeformembers, $10fornon-members/session

Allwritersareinvitedtodeveloptheircraftduringthese cozywritingworkshops. TracyWood,aretiredEnglish teacherandlocalwriter,will leadthesessionswithanemphasisonthewritingprocess.

new london

Wewelcomeparticipants tobringapproximately500 wordstosharewiththe group.

Groundscafewillbeopen duringourtimetogetherto purchasebeveragesifanyone getsthirsty.

Becomeamember,andbe suretoreserveyourspot todaybyemailinginfo@ cfanh.org.

History and Humanities

Mondays

12,000YearsAgointhe GraniteState,presentedby RobertGoodby

CAT now offers FREE public transit connecting Laconia, Tilton, Franklin, Boscawen, Penacook and Concord.

Our buses make four roundtrips per day, Monday through Friday.

You can hop on and off the bus at more than a dozen places along the route for work, shopping, medical appointments and anything else you need to do.

Save on gas and car repairs and save yourself the stress of driving when you ride the Concord-Laconia Connector.

Morethan12,000 yearsago,small groupsofPaleoindiansenduredfrigid wintersontheedge ofasmallriverin whatwouldbecome Keene,NewHampshire.

In2009,anarchaeologicalsurveyforthenew

KeeneMiddleSchooldiscoveredtheremainsof theirstayand broughttolight oneoftheoldest NativeAmerican sitesinNewEngland. Thiseventisfree andopentothe publiconMonday, June17at5:30p.m. atWhippleHallinNew London.

knees social club

Roaring success: Club raises $130,000

Over200attendees dressedinroaringtwenties attiregatheredattheBee’s KneesSocialClubatChurch LandingatMillFallsin Meredith,NH.Theevent raisedcloseto$130,000to supportmaternitycare alongwithprenataland postnatalpatientcare throughprograms,services, andcapitalenhancementsat ConcordHospitalhealth system.

“Wearetrulyappreciative ofalloursupporterswho joinedusforafunevening relivingthejazzage,”said ChiefAdvancementOfficer VeronicaRosa.“TheNH JazzOrchestragavean amazingperformanceand keptourguestsontheirfeet cuttingarugallnight.Ialso wanttorecognizethewonderfulandattentivestaffat ChurchLandingatMillFalls andCommonManRestaurantsforhelpingus rescheduleoureventdueto thesnowstormweencounteredinlateApril.”

TheBee’sKneesSocial Clubwouldnothavebeen possiblewithoutgenerous supportfromourpartners, sponsors,supporters,and volunteers.Eventsponsors included1924Wines(DelicatoFamilyWines),Baker NewmanNoyes,BankNH Pavilion,BankofNew Hampshire,BarHill(CalendoniaSpirits),BrianKottensette,ConcordImaging Center,ConcordOrthopaedics,Davis&Towle, EngelberthConstruction, FidelityInvestments, HarveyConstruction,JP Morgan,MaryBakken,MS Walker,NewHampshire Distributors,Nuance,Prime Buchholz&Associates,RadiationOncologyAssociates,Scott&CandySloane, andSulloway&Hollis. ConcordHospitalTrustis thephilanthropicarmof ConcordHospitalhealth system,whichsecuresand distributescharitablegifts inaccordancewithdonors’ intentstosupporttheorganization’smissionof meetingthehealthneedsof individualsthroughoutthe communitiesitserves.

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GET A CLUE interactive boardgame

By Monitor staff

Ifyou’vewonderedwhy youkeepseeingsmall groupsofpeoplepuzzling overclipboardsasthey wanderthroughdowntown Concord,thisisyourlast weekendtofindout.

Thosepeopleareplayinga liveinteractiveversionof theboardgameClue. They’repartofateam (calledGreen,Mustard,Pea-

cock,Plum,Scarlett orWhiteforobviousreasons!)huntingfor–what else?–cluestoanunsolved murder.

Startingwithabutlerat theCapitolCenterforthe Arts,44S.MainSt., theysearchfurnituretaken fromtheroomsinthe game’sTudormansion(the Library,theBilliardRoom, theBallroom,etc.)thatare nowdispersedthroughout

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ABOVE: Aparticipant fills out oneof the provided Clue workbooks.

LEFT: Anevent employeedisplaysthe workbook to participants.

thecity. Thehuntgoesto locationssuchasLucky’s Barbershop,Gibson’sBookstore,Penumbra,andTeatotaller,gatheringdetailsin hopesoffiguringoutwho didit.

Thegamewasdeveloped byRightAngleEntertainment,amediaproduction companybasedinLosAngeles,inassociationwith Hasbro,whichownsrights tothegameClue. Thisinteractiveversioniscurrentlyplayinginninecities, includingBoston,ofwhich Concordisbyfarthe smallest.

Concord’sversionruns throughSunday,June16.It isrecommendedforages8 andolderwithanadultaccompanyingallminors. Uponpurchasingtickets, guestscanchoosewhichof thecharacterstheywill bringtolifeandwhen they’llstarttheirhunt. Ticketsstartat$35andare availableatccanh.com/clue

June 13

■ Author Brinda Charry, The East Indian: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “The East Indian” 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.

■ METALSUM – Art Inspired by Nature and Imagined Through Found Objects: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Rd., Concord. (603) 2249909.

■ Roller Skating: 6 to 9 p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.

■ Swenson Granite Company, 1883 to 2016: 7 to 8 p.m. Free. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St., Concord. 602-228-6688. zbinette@ nhhistory.org.

June 14

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

cord. (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., Con-

cord. info@concordartworks.com.

■ METALSUM – Art Inspired by Nature and Imagined Through Found Objects: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord. (603) 2249909.

■ Roller Skating: 6 to 9 p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.

June 15

■ Art Opening Reception: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fine Art Opening Free. The Glimpse Gallery, 4 Park St., Concord. 6038928307. contact@ theglimpsegallery.com.

■ 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

16

■ Roller Skating: 6 to 9 p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.

June 17

■ Caregiving in the Age of Longevity: 11 a.m. to noon. Caregiving has become the new normal across the country. $5. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@ goodlifenh.org.

■ Teen and Tweens Movie Night: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Library, 45 Green Street, Concord.

■ Total Body Fitness: 9 to 10 a.m. A complete and varied full body workout. $55. GoodLife Programs & Activities, Concord. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org.

Mo Rocca joins Writers on a New England Stage portsmouth

OnTuesday,June18,Mo Rocca,theNewYorkTimes bestsellingauthorofMobituaries,comestoTheMusic HallaspartoftheWriters onaNewEnglandStageseriestodiscusshisnewbook “Roctogenarians”.

InthesameveinasMobituaries,Roctogenariansisa collectionofentertaining andunexpectedstoriesof yesterday’sandtoday’s strongestfinishers.Mo Roccaandcoauthor JonathanGreenbergintroduceustothepeoplepast andpresentwhopeaked whentheycouldhavebeen puttering breakingoutas writers,sellingoutconcert halls,attemptingtosetlandspeedrecords andinthe caseofoneninety-yeartortoise,becomingafirst-time father.

“MoRoccajoinsourcaptivating2024Writersona NewEnglandStageline-up followingDorisKearns Goodwin,bringinghisnew collectionofinspiringstories,”saidTinaSawtelle,ExecutiveDirectorofThe MusicHall.“Roccaproves it’snevertoolatetomakean impact,andI’msureouraudiencewillbethrilledto hearmore!”

Theeventstartsat7p.m. andincludesamoderated literaryconversationwith NHPR’sJuliaFurukawa, hostofAllThingsConsidered.

About the author

MoRoccaisacorrespondentforCBSSunday Morning,hostofthehitMobituariespodcast,andhost

ofTheHenryFord’sInnovationNation.He’salsoa frequentpanelistonNPR’s hitweeklyquiz showWait Wait…Don’tTell Me!RoccaiscoauthoroftheNew YorkTimesbestsellingMobituaries: GreatLivesWorth Relivingandauthor ofAllthePresidents’Pets.

Tickets

Theticketpackagefor WritersonaNewEngland

Stage:MoRoccawithROCTOGENARIANSon Tuesday,June18,at7p.mis $18.Foreach1-2 ticketssold,the purchaseofabook voucher(Roctogenarians,$29hardcover)isrequired. Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineat TheMusicHall.org,overthe phoneat603-4362400,orinperson attheB2WBoxOfficeat 104CongressStreet,in Portsmouth.

Voice workshop with Dorothy Yanish

DorothyYanish,ahighly regardedvoiceteacherand mezzo-sopranoperformer whoperformedasMother Abbessinour2023productionofTheSoundof Music,willleadavoice workshopforTheCommunityPlayersofConcord membersatthePlayers StudioonSaturday,June 29from10a.m.to12p.m. Thisworkshopwilladdresssomebasicprinci-

plesofvoicetechnique:1) physicalbalance;2) breathing;and3)presence –aframeworkforeverythingyouwanttodowith yourvoice.Wewilllearn bysinginginharmonyand alone,usingvocalmusic fromGregorianchantto Broadway.

DorothyYanishhasa longcareerinteachingand operaandrecitalperformance.Shehasbeenon

The Gem Of The South End! Our Laundromat Has It All!

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We have single loaders, double loaders, triple loaders, four load, five load and six load washers. Our machines accept debit, credit, and cash

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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.

thefacultiesofKeene StateCollege,Franklin PierceUniversity,and ConcordCommunity MusicSchool,andalso teachesatherprivate studioinPeterborough. SheistheformerArtistic DirectorofTheRaylynmorOpera.WithaB.S. inMusicEducationandan M.M.inVocalPerformance,shehastaughtstudentsofallagesandskill

levels.

Theworkshopwillbe heldatThePlayer’s Studio,435JosiahBartlett Road,Concord.TheworkshopisopentoPlayers membersages13andup. Notacurrentmember? Signupnowandyour membershipwillbehonoredthroughJune30, 2025.

ThefeeforthisVoice Workshopis$20.Toreg-

isterfortheworkshop, pleasecompletetheregistrationformandsendthe formwithpaymentto workshopadministrator CindyDickinson(addressesareonthe form).Theregistra Questions?Contact CindyDickinsonatcdcarolinablue@gmail.com. Moreinformationatcommunityplayersofconcord.org/workshops-2024

Majestic Theatre presents ‘Sleuth’ stage show

MajesticTheatrepresents SleuthonJune21-23,by AndrewShaffer.

Theultimategameofcat andmouseisplayedoutina cozyEnglishcountryhouse ownedbycelebratedmys-

terywriter,AndrewWyke. InvitedguestMiloTindle,a youngrivalwhoshares Wyke’sloveforgames,declareshisintentiontorun offwithWyke’swife.The twomendeviseanelaborate

revenge/powergame; throughtheirstyleandcunning,thestakescontinueto rise,leadingtotheplay’sinexorable,heart-stopping finish.Shaffer’ssublime thrillerisamasterpieceof plots…crackingentertainmentthatwillappealtoeveryone.

SleuthisdirectedbyGreg ParkerofManchesterand starsIanAllenofWeareand GaryLockeofMerrimack. Joinusfor“Sleuth”on FridayJune21at7p.m.,Saturday,June22at2p.m.and 7p.m.andSunday,June23 at2p.m.Performanceswill beheldatTheMajesticTheatreStudioslocatedat880 PageStreet,Manchester. Ticketsare$20foradults and$15forseniors65and above,andyouth17and under.Ticketscanbepurchasedbyvisitingorcalling theboxofficeat603-6697469,onlineatwww.majestictheatre.netoratthedoor priortotheperformance. TheMajesticisanon-profit NHcommunityartsorganization.

book of the week

“Thornhedge,”

by T. Kingfisher

(2023,114pages,Genre: Fantasy)

Thornhedgeisaquirky retellingofSleepingBeauty. Thistalewasdark,suspenseful,butfunandhumorousaswell.Ifyouthink youknowthestoryof SleepingBeauty,think again!

Theheroineofthisstory isnottheprincesstrapped andsleepinginatowerfor alleternity althoughthere isoneofthose.It’snoteven afairygodmother,inthe traditional,aesthetically pleasingwaywe’reusedto thinkingoffairies.The saviorofthistaleisalittle creaturenamedToadling, whoisn’tquitefae,isn’t quitetoad,andisn’tquite human,either.Toadlingwas shunnedbythefairiesand raisedbythegreenteeth,beingsthatlivedowndeepin themireoftheswamps. Whilesheislovedandnurturedbyheradoptive family,Toadlinghasalways feltunsureofherplace.She canchangefromherfairy formintothatofatoad, whichishowsheprefersto stay.

Whenshebecomesan adult,thefaeforceToadling totakeherfairyformand traveltothehumanworldto putaspellofprotection overthenewly-born “princess,”whoisactuallya changelingwithquitethe backstory.However,under duresstoperformthespell perfectly,Toadlingmakesa slightmistake,andthespell doesn’tstick.Infact,becauseofhermistake,Toad-

lingisdestinedtokeep watchovertheprincessforever.

Asthe“princess”grows up,herdisturbinglysadistic naturebecomesapparent.Sheenjoys beingcrueltoward alllivingthings, andToadlingends uptryingtoprotect othersfromher,insteadoftheother wayaround.The changeling’s strengthevolves,andToadlingdecidesthebestwayto shieldothersfromherevilis toplaceherinaspellbound sleep.Overthecenturies, Toadlingconstantlyworks todetertheinvariableonslaughtofprincesand knightswhojourneytotry

andsavethe“princess”from herunyieldingslumber. Eventhehorrorsofthe BlackDeathdonothingto stopthesewould-be heroesfromtheir quest.Eventually,a youngTurkish knight-in-training namedHalimarrives,andheand Toadlingstrikeupan unlikelybond.This bondistestedand strengthenedbythe eventsthatoccurin therestofthestory.

Kingfisher’sadepttreatmentofthetimelessstoryof SleepingBeautyisrefreshingandthought-provoking.ToadlingandHarim aremarvelous,endearing characters,andthetruenatureoftheprincessFayette

isbothdisturbingandcaptivating.Theauthordoesa wonderfuljobofapplying deepermeaninganduniversallyexperiencedthemesto astoryweallthoughtwe knew

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Berit Brown brings Market Days to life young professional of the month

ConcordYoungProfessionalsNetwork (CYPN)introduces youtothe“YoungProfessionaloftheMonth,”Berit Brown.Eachmonth,the CYPNSteeringCommittee recommendsindividualsinthecommunityit thinksreaderswould enjoygettingtoknow better.

Howoldareyou?26. Wheredoyoulive? Warner,NH.

Wheredoyoucurrently work?IamtheEvents& MarketingManageratIntownConcord.Rightnow wearepreparingforour 50thAnnualMarketDays FestivalonJune20-22.

What’syourfavorite partofyourworkday? Gettingtocreatecontent

aboutallofthefantastic downtownbusinessesand communityeventsinConcord!

Tellusalittlebitabout yourself.I’moriginally fromMinnesotabutended upoutEasttoattend HampshireCollege.After boppingaroundthe countryforawhilepostgrad,Ifinallymovedto WarnerinAprillastyear withmypartner,Rhett, andmycat,Otis.Ilove contentcreation,communitybuilding,andnow, Concord!

What’sasecretorpiece offuntriviaaboutConcordthatyouthinkmost peopledon’tknow?Atthe veryfirstMarketDays (thencalledBargainDays), theorganizersheldaraffle

wheretheyreleased300 pingpongballsfromthe skyontoMainStreet.Each pingpongballcaughtwas worth$1offapurchaseat BargainDays.Unfortunately,raindelayedtherelease,andbythetimethey werereadytolaunch,the windhadpickedup.Everyonestoodonthestreet staringupattheplaneas the300pingpongballs (whichwerenearlyinvisibleagainstthewhiterain clouds)floateddown–entirelymissingMainStreet. Myfavoritequotesfrom theConcordMonitorarticleare“where’dtheygo?” and“Ineversawsomany peopledowntown...not evenwhenBuffaloBill cametotownwithhisWild WestShow!”

Whatorganizationsare youinvolvedwith?The ConcordMonitorReader AdvisoryBoard.

What’syourfavorite restaurantinConcord? CurryLeaf.Amangolassi andsamosaisanunbeatablecombo.

Whatissomethingyou wouldliketoseeaddedor broughttoConcord?More publicart!I’dlovetosee colorfulsidewalks,murals, artpianos–anything playfulandcolorful!

Whatdoyouliketodo forfun?Baking–Iworked asabakerbeforemycurrentpositionandhave mademysiblings’wedding cakes!

Whereisthebestplace you’vevisited?Copenhagen,Denmark.Specifically,JunotheBakery whereIhadthebestcardamombunofmylife. Lastbookyou’veread? BiographyofX. Favoritemovieofall time?Jaws.

Tellusafewinteresting factsaboutyourself!I spentayearlivinginAustraliawhenIwasakid,and themainthingIremember ishowbigthespiderswere. Duringtheheightofthe pandemic,Ilivedinayurt andhadpigletsasneighbors.Icanplayboththe harpandtheaccordion, andIcanlickmyelbow.

Whatisoneofyourlife goals?Tomakeasweater outofwoolfromasheepI raised.

Howdidyoufindout aboutCYPNandhowhas itbenefittedyourbusiness oryoupersonally?Ijoined throughmyjobwithIntownConcord.Itcanbe difficulttomeetandconnectwithotheryoung peopleinConcord,and CYPNisagreatwaytofacilitatethoseconnections! JoinCYPNforanetworkingpartyintheheart ofdowntownConcord!

Grabadrinkandmeetnew friendsinafun,casualatmosphereatTandy’sPub& GrilleonWednesday,June 26from5:30-7p.m.Learn moreandsignupforall CYPNeventsatconcordnhchamber.com.

June13,2003:Thestate SupremeCourtrulesthat theFranklinElksLodgediscriminatedagainstfive womenwhenitrejected themasmembersin1997. Thejusticesrulethatalthoughthelodgeisaprivate organization,itsmembershipisnotexclusiveenough toexemptitfromanti-discriminationlaws.

June13,2002:Inapreliminaryvote,theConcord citycouncilunanimously approvestherestorationof FireEngine1toConcord’s CentralFireStation.

June13,1859:Ahugefire onthesouthwestcornerof MainandPleasantstreetsin Concordconsumesa bakery,severalstoresand theSouthCongregational Church.Whenitbecomes

certainthatthefirewilldestroythegranite-and-wood GreekRevivalchurch,the Rev.HenryParkergivesone finalpulltothechurchbell rope,andthebellisheard abovethecrackleofflames.

June13,1954:Thisis FreedomDayinNew Hampshire,sodeclaredby Gov.HughGreggasadayof remembranceandprayer forthosewhohavediedresistingtheCommunist regimeinEasternEurope.

June13,1983:A92-yearoldcoveredtrussbridge, fondlycalledOldRedby residentsofPembroke,collapsesinafiercestorm.“It wasbypassedbyamodern bridgeandwasn’tinuse,” saysJimGarvinoftheNew HampshireHistoricalSociety.“Butitwasofinterest

toafewlocalpeople.It’s beensittingtherelikekind ofarelic.”

June13,1957:President DwightD.EisenhowerappointsJamesM.Langley,editorandpublisherofthe ConcordDailyMonitor,to beU.S.ambassadortoPakistan.Langleywillholdthe jobforjustovertwoyears.

June14,2001:TheU.S. Senatevotestowithhold federalmoneyfromschool districtsthatdenyuseof theirfacilitiestotheBoy Scoutsbecauseoftheorganization’sexclusionofhomosexuals.“Ihavenever beenprouderinmyentire politicallife,”NewHampshireSen.BobSmithsaysin declaringhissupport.

June14,1776:New Hampshire’sGeneralCourt adoptsaresolutionasserting “thatourDelegatesatthe ContinentalCongress...are herebyInstructedtojoin withtheotherColoniesin Declaringthethirteen unitedcolonies,afree&independentstate.”Fourdays

later,MeshechWeare,the colony’spresident,willforwardtheresolutionto JosiahBartlettandWilliam WhippleinPhiladelphia.

June14,1962:Astronaut AlanShepardofDerryisin Concordfortheunveilingof hisportraitattheState House.Afteraweekof speechesandbanquets,he says,heisgladthepicture showshiminaspacesuitso peoplewillknowthat“at leastonceinawhileIdo work.”

June15,2002:Concord HighSchooljuniorRachel Umbergerwinsthenational titleforthe800meters.She runsitin2minutes,9.67 seconds,apersonalbest.

June15,2001:Thestate holdsitsannuallotteryfor moosehuntinglicenses.Of theroughly10,000New Hampshireresidentsand 5,000otherswhoapplied, only585win.

June15,1981:New Hampshire’sRepublican Sen.WarrenRudmanpurposelypassesupaGOP

fund-raisingdinnerinNew YorkbecauseformerpresidentRichardNixonisoneof theinvitedguests.George Clark,aNewYorkRepublicanleader,sniffsatthe snub,asking:“Who’s Rudman?”

June15,1946:When NashuaDodgersManager WalterAlstoniskickedout ofthegameforarguingwith anumpire,RoyCampanella takesoverfortheday,becomingthefirstAfrican Americantomanageanintegratedteam.DonNewcombe’slatetwo-runhomer tiesthegame,andNashua winsinextrainnings.

June15,1799:TheConcordMusicalSocietyisincorporated“toencourage andpromotethepracticeof sacredmusickinConcord.”

June16,2003:Whenthe stateprivatizedtheMount SunapeeSkiResortfive yearsago,legislators promisedrigorouspublic oversighttoensurethatthe parklandinwhichtheresortsitswouldnotbe

harmed,theMonitorreports.Butagrowingnumber ofresidentsintheregion saytheyaredisillusioned withthatoversightprocess. Theyaccusethestateof providingtoofewopportunitiesforpublicdiscussion, cedingtoomuchauthority totheresort’smanagers.

June16,2002:Marking theendofMotorcycle Week,bikerscheckoutof hotelroomsandvendors packuptheirwares.Accordingtheevent’spromoters,rainyweathermade theweekthequietestand mostpoorlyattendedevent inatleastfiveyears.

June16,1833:Agroupof NewHampshirepoliticians visitstheCanterburyShaker Village.U.S.Sen.IsaacHill introducesthemtoFrancis Winkley,the74-year-old Elderwhowasoneofthe signersofthecovenantfor theCanterburyvillagein 1796.Anobserverwrites thatWinkleyis“arobust hearty-lookingman,andappearsasifTimehaddealt verykindlywithhim.”

June16,1946:Brooklyn DodgerPresidentBranch RickeycomestoNashuato checkonhowthecityis treatingAfricanAmerican ballplayersDonNewcombe andRoyCampanella.He findslittlecauseforworry. Newcombewillpitchtoa 14-4recordfortheNashua Dodgers,andCampanella willhit.291andbenamed theleague’smostvaluable player.

June16,1864:Stillshort ofthestate’srecruiting quotafortheUnionArmy, Gov.JosephGilmoreannouncesastatebonusof $400foranymanwhowill signupfortheFirstNew HampshireCavalryRegiment.

June17,2003:Inhonorof formerpresidentRonald Reagan,Gov.CraigBenson signslegislationrenaming MountClay,a5,553-foot peaknearMountWashington,toMountReagan.

June17,2002:Alawyer representingmorethan50 peoplewhosaytheywere molestedbyRoman

Catholicpriestsasksajudge toapprovea$30millionlien againsttheDioceseof Manchester.PeterHutchins, whofiledaclassactionlawsuitagainstthediocese,asks thecourttofreezethediocese’srealestate,bankaccountsandotherassetsto ensureithasenoughmoney topayanysettlementor verdictforhisclients.

June17,2000:TheClass of2000saysthankyouto ConcordHighSchoolAssistantPrincipalMichaelGarrett,whohasannouncedhis retirementafter40yearsat theschool.Inhishonor,a pathofgranitestepsbe-

tweentheschoolbuscircle andthemainentranceis christened“GarrettWay.”

June17,1975:Gov.Mel Thomsonvetoeslegislation guaranteeingequalopportunityinschoolsportsfor boysandgirls.Hisfear: costlylitigationover“problemsthatexistmoreinthe mindsofsocialarchitects thanontheplaygrounds.”

June17,1977:Thefederal EnvironmentalProtection AgencyapprovesconstructionoftheSeabrooknuclear powerplant,sayingthe builder,PublicServiceCo., isusing“thebesttechnologyavailable”tolimit

environmentaldamage.

June18,1812:Congress declareswaronGreat Britain.SidingwiththeFederalistopposition,New HampshiremanDaniel Webstercallsthedeclarationofwar“prematureand inexpedient”andaccuses theRepublicansofhaving enteredanallianceagainst Englandwiththe“papists, theinfidels(andthe)atheists”ofFrance.

June18,1853:Agroupof Concordcitizensmeetsand raisesmoneyforastreet sprinklertokeepthedust downonMainStreet.

June18,1861:Thaddeus

S.C.Lowe,a29-year-oldnativeofRandolph,N.H., sendsatelegramtoearth fromhisballoon1,000feet up.WatchingthisexperimentinWashington,D.C., isPresidentAbrahamLincoln.Lowewillbecomean aeronaut,performingreconnaissancedutiesforthe Unionarmy.Alas,mostof hiseffortswillbeineffectual.

June19,2002:After66 years,WashingtonStreet SchoolinPenacookcloses. Inthefall,studentswillattendPenacookElementary School,abrand-newfacility onemileaway.

LACONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Laconia School District is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Principal at the Middle School.

We are looking for a collaborative school leader to join our middle school team. Candidates must possess an understanding of school management, supervision, and effective communication. Working effectively to support our students, staff and families is an important component of our next leader at LMS.

The staff at Laconia Middle School have done extensive work in inquiry-based learning, personalization, performance assessments, Multi-Tiered Systems of

Support for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B), and career exploration to support multiple pathways for students.

Laconia Middle School is located in the heart of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire in a single-board district. There are approximately 412 students at LMS that are served by an outstanding administrative team and staff. Along with the Middle School, the Laconia School District includes three elementary schools, a high school, a regional career & technical center that receives six sending schools, and an adult education program.

New Hampshire Principal certification or eligibility required Excellent Benefit Package Annual Salary $106,467

Applications accepted until position is filled with the position starting July 1, 2024

Please send Letter of Intent, Resume, Certification & three Letters of Reference to:

Linda Murphy, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Laconia School District

39 Harvard Street, Laconia, NH 03246 lmurphy@laconiaschools.org

E.O.E

Our Vision

In the ConVal community, all learners will achieve academically, act thoughtfully, and contribute to the larger society.

Our Mission

To provide opportunities and inspire our learners to explore interests, pursue new knowledge and skills, learn about self and others, and give of oneself to the greater community.

ConVal is hiring for the following positions:

• ConVal School District

Elementary School Principal

District/Community Preschool and Elementary Case

Manager/Coordinator

Special Education Teachers – All Levels

Speech/Language Pathologist Assistants

School Psychologist – Elementary and High School

Occupational Therapist

School Nurses

Sign Language Interpreter

Paraprofessionals – All Levels

• ConVal High School

General Science Teacher

Math Teacher

Music Teacher

Computer and Information Technology CTE Instructor

Pre-Engineering CTE Teacher

ELO Work Base Learning Counselor

10-Month Administrative Assistant

• ConVal Middle Schools

Technology Integrator

Physical Education Teacher

Math Teacher

• ConVal Elementary School

Elementary School Counselor

Physical Education/Health Teacher

Library/Media Specialist

Teachers

• ConVal Support Staff

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Custodian

Daily and Long-Term Substitute Positions

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GILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

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.

• SCHOOL DISTRICT OPENINGS • High School Science Teacher

High School English Teacher (anticipated opening)

High School Student Assistance Counselor

Special Education Administrative Assistant

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

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Gilford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

www.nhb.uscourts.gov

COURT SERVICES CLERK 2024-01B

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire is accepting applications for a fulltime, permanent Court Services Clerk. Court Services Clerks perform various functions including maintaining and processing case information, collecting fees, and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition. They are responsible for the accurate and appropriate verbatim recording of court proceedings in the courtroom and provide calendaring and courtroomrelated assistance as required. Full benefits are available with a starting salary range of CPS CL-24 $49,044 to $79,767, depending upon qualifications and experience, with promotion potential up to CPS CL 26, which currently has a maximum salary of $96,977. For additional information and application requirements, please visit https://www.nhb.uscourts.gov/employment. Position is open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in a personal interview at their own expense. EOE.