June 20, 2024 CI

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powerhouse

Auditions for two fall productions

PowerhouseTheatreCollaborative,theresidenttheatrecompanyofTheColonialTheatreinLaconia,announcesauditionsforits nexttwoproductions.On June30attheColonial, localactorsareinvitedto auditionforbothArthur Miller’sTheCrucibleas wellasaspecialoriginal productioncalledAlices AdventureinWonderland. Theformerispartofthe 2024ColonialSeries,and thelatterpartoftheSpark Seriesandwilltakeplaceat thebeautifulPrescottFarm inLaconia.

TheCruciblelikelyneeds noexplanationasitisone ofAmerica’sbest-known plays,ahistoricalaccount oftheSalemWitchcraft trialswrittenasaparableof theMcCarthyEratrialsof Miller’stime.TheCrucible hasrolesforadultsofall ages,aswellasteenand preteenfemales,toplaythe “afflicted”girlsattheheart oftheaccusations.Rehearsalswillbegininlate Augustandperformances willbeOctober11-13.The

Crucibleisdirectedby BryanHalperin.

AlicesAdventure isa neweventonPowerhouse’s schedulewrittenbyPowerhouseveteranTessHodges anddirectedbyCourtney Palmer.Every20minutesa differentAlicewillbegin heradventureaccompaniedbygroupsof15audiencemembersandrove aroundthePrescottFarm

campuschasingthewhite rabbitandinteractingwith Wonderlandcharacters suchasTweedleDeeand Dum,theMadHatter, CheshireCat,andmore. Whilethepromenadetheatreexperienceisappropriateforallages,auditions willbeopentoadultsand teens14+.AlicesAdventurewillrunSept.15,21, and22.

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AuditionsforAlicewill beginat5p.m.onJune30, andTheCrucibleauditions willfollowat6:30.Actors areencouragedtoaudition forbothtoimprovetheir chancesofparticipatingin atleastoneoftheshows.It ispossibletobeinboth productions.

Foralltheinfoonhowto registerandprepareforthe auditionscheckoutpower-

housenh.org/auditions. Also,checkoutpowerhousenh.orgforallthe latestinfoonPowerhouse includingticketlinksforits summerproductionofFiddlerontheRoof,orcontact info@powerhousenh.org formoredetails.

Formoreinformationon alltheprogramsatPrescott Farmgotoprescottfarm.org.

Businesses celebrated with Pinnacle Awards

AwardsLuncheonrecognizedthefollowingoutstandingbusinessesand leaders:

■ SmallBusinessofthe Year,LiliseDesignerResale

■ BusinessoftheYear,JH SpainCommercialServices, LLC

■ NonprofitBusinessofthe Year,CapitalRegionFood Program

■ BusinessLeaderofthe Year,LeslieWalker,Mason+ Rich,ProfessionalAssociation

Therewasenthusiasticapplauseandforeachawardrecipient,withafewtearsof joypunctuatingtheawards

ceremony.Theaccomplishmentsofeachhonoreewere outlinedbyChamberBoard Chair,AriPollack,Esq.of Gallagher,Callahan& Gartrell,PC.

LiliseDesignerResalewas recognizedforitsoutstandingcommunityimpact.

Thebusinesshasestablished aninclusivespaceinthe heartofdowntownConcord andcontinuallygivesbackto areainitiatives.Owner, ElyssaAlfieri,gavetearfulacceptanceremarks,andreflectedonthecommunity supportshehasreceived overtheyears.

JHSpainCommercialSer-

vices,LLCwascelebratedfor itsprofessionalexcellence andimpressivephilanthropic efforts.Owner,JoeSpain, thankedfellowprofessionals inattendancefortheircontributiontothebusiness’s successandlongevity.He wasthrilledtocongratulate hischildren,Meghannand ColinSpain,forcarryingon thefamilybusiness.

TheCapitalRegionFood Programwashonoredforits outstandingeffortstosupportindividualsinourcommunityfacingfoodinsecurity.BoardChair,Elena Alois,reflectedonthecommunity-drivenmissionand

50-yearhistoryoftheorganization,includingthestoryof theHolidayFoodBasketProject’sfounding spearheadedbyhergrandfather. LeslieWalkerofMason+ Rich,ProfessionalAssociationexpressedherenthusiasmforgivingbacktothe community.Walkerhas demonstratedexceptional leadershipandexpertisein herfield,andiscommittedto sharingherknowledgeand empoweringothers.Asa Concordnative,shewashonoredandthrilledtoreceive thisrecognition.

Theeventalsorecognized theConcordYoungProfessionaloftheYear,Chad JohnsonofNHTI-Concord’s CommunityCollege,andthe W.GrantMcIntoshVolunteeroftheYear,DavidJuvet ofBusiness&IndustryAssociationofNH.TheChamber extendedspecialthanksto theeventsponsors:Eastern Bank,EversourceEnergy, andBusinessNHMagazine. AdditionalsupportwasprovidedbytheGrapponeConferenceCenter,ConcordTV, andSpeedyPrinting& Copying.

Small Works Exhibition comes to Jaffrey saxtons river art guild

TheSaxtonsRiverArt GuildisexcitedtoparticipatewithourfirstexhibitionJune28–Aug.3,atthe JaffreyCivicCenter(40 MainStreet).Areception fortheartistswillbeheldon FridayJune28,from5to7 p.m.,attheJaffreyCivic

Center.

ArtistsfromtheSaxtons RiverArtGuildwillbepresenttotalkabouttheirartworksandrefreshmentswill beavailable.Receptionson Friday,June28arealso beingheldfrom5to7p.m. forthegroupshowsinthe

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Friday, June 14th at 7pm

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Saturday, June 15th at 8pm

The Celluloid Closet Sunday, June 16th @ 6:30

Monday June 17th @ 7pm But I’m A Cheerleader Tuesday June 18th @ 7pm

Wednesday June 19th @ 7pm The Matrix Wednesday June 20th @ 7pm

Auditoriumgallery,andthe CunninghamGalleryupstairs

ForthemonthsofJune28 toAug.3,thecurrentexhibitionintheshowcaseson thefirstflooroftheJaffrey CivicCenterfeaturesthirteenmembersoftheSaxtonsRiverArtGuild workinginvariousmedia, includingwatercolor,oils, acrylics,pastel,colored pencil,andsculpture.

Participatingartistsare: PilarAbaurrea,MariaBergeron,CarolCorliss,Lori Ebare,BarbaraGreenough, KathyGreve,MarshaHewitt,SarahLarson,Carolyn LaVoie,MarjorieLayman, DonnaBascomLund,Anne Ward,andLizWinchesterLarson.

Foundedin1976bysmall groupofartistswholivedin SaxtonsRiver,VTthatgot togetherinformallyfor paintingclasseswithvariousinstructors.TheSaxtonsRiverArtGuildisnow anon-profitorganization whosepurposeistopromoteandencouragetheadvancementofthefinearts withabout80members throughouttheMonadnock regioninNewHampshire andtheSouthernConnecticutRiverValleyareaof Vermont.Theiractivitiesin-

clude:exhibitandsales venues,classesandworkshops,openstudiotime SeptemberthroughMayat theUnitedChurchofBellowsFallsandpleinairgatheringsJunethroughAugust, luncheonswithguest speakersanddemonstrations,andtripstomuseums andgalleries.Anartscholarshipisawardedyearlytoa qualifiedseniorfroman areahighschoolwhois goingontoa4yearmajorin thearts.

Formoreinformation abouttheJaffreyCivic Centervisitjaffreyciviccenter.com

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market days schedule

Main Stage (In front of the Concord Food Co-op)

Thursday, June 20

1p.m.–1:45p.m.-JustUs

2:15p.m.–3p.m.-Berto

4p.m.–5p.m.-R&BDignity

6p.m.–7:15p.m.-Freese BrothersBigBandsponsoredbySulloway&Hollis

7:30p.m.–8:20p.m.ClubSoda

8:25p.m.–8:30p.m.50thAnniversaryCommemorativeVideo

8:30p.m.–10p.m.DazedandConfusedMovie PresentedbyRedRiverTheatres(RatedR)(1hourand 42mins)

Friday, June 21

1:15p.m.–2:15p.m.-

SundayAve

2:45p.m.–3:45p.m.Heist

3:45p.m.–4p.m.-70s

CostumeParadeWinner Announced

4:30p.m.–5:30p.m.-AndrewNorth&TheRangers

6p.m.–7p.m.-Trade

8p.m.–10p.m.-HeadliningPerformance:TheUltimateQueenCelebration,a tributetoQueen

Saturday, June 22

11:30a.m.–12:30p.m.DecaturCreek

1p.m.–2p.m.-Mary Fagan&theHoneybees

2:30p.m.–3:30p.m.Wolfdor

4p.m.–5p.m.-Lucas Gallo&theGuise

5:30p.m.–6:30p.m.-LamontSmooth

7p.m.–8p.m.-FaithAnn

Band

8:30p.m.–10p.m.ModernFools.

Home Grown Stage (Bicentennial Square)

Thursday, June 20

2:30p.m.–3:15p.m.BenjaminHarris

3:30p.m.–4:15p.m.-Superbug

4:15p.m.–5:15p.m.Kilroy

5:30p.m.–6:15p.m.LlavaLlama

6:30p.m.–7:45p.m.-FiestaMelon

8p.m.–9:30p.m.-Boomsoss

Friday, June 21

11a.m.–11:30a.m.HankOsborne 11:30a.m.–12p.m.-

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12p.m.–12:30p.m.TaylorHughes

12:30p.m.–1p.m.JustinFederico

1p.m.–1:30p.m.-Lucas Gallo

1:30p.m.–2:15p.m.WhiteMtn.Rounders

2:30p.m.–3:15p.m.DuoDelInferno

3:30p.m.–4:15p.m.MilestoMemphis

4:30p.m.–5:15p.m.PaulieStoneBand

5:30p.m.–6:15p.m.-Up

6:30p.m.–7:45p.m.Donaher

Saturday, June 22

10a.m.–11:30a.m.-Don Bartenstein 11:30a.m.–12p.m.-Joe Messineo 12p.m.–12:30p.m.KevinHoran

12:30p.m.–1p.m.-ConcordDramaClub

1p.m.–1:30p.m.-Slim Volume

1:30p.m.–2:15p.m.HolyFool

2:30p.m.–3:15p.m.WillHatch&Co

3:30p.m.–4:15p.m.BrianBurnout&TheSmoke Signals

4:30p.m.–5:15p.m.J3ST

5:30p.m.–6:15p.m.Crawlspace

6:30p.m.–7:45p.m.DavidShore’sTrunkof Funk

8p.m.–9:30p.m.-Supernothing Eagle Square Stage

Thursday, June 20

1p.m.–1:50p.m.–King Polo

4p.m.–4:50p.m.–Carl Beverly

5p.m.–5:50p.m.–FridaysAlibi

6:30p.m.–10p.m.–Tandy’sIdol

Friday, June 21

11a.m.–11:50a.m.–Mr. Aaron

12p.m.-12:50p.m.–Lee &Dr.G

1p.m.-1:50p.m.–Cathy Main

3p.m.-3:50p.m.–CountryComfort

4p.m.–4:50p.m.–FortunesFavor

5p.m.-5:50p.m.–Ashborne

6:30p.m.–10p.m.–Tandy’sIdol

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Saturday, June 22

12p.m.–12:50p.m.–HankOsborne

1p.m.–1:50p.m.–Liz Kantz

2p.m.–2:50p.m.–Inthe FieldIrishDancers

3p.m.–3:50p.m.–Chris Townsend

4p.m.–4:50p.m.–Joe Messineo

5p.m.–5:50p.m.–Ryan Deachman

6:30p.m.–10p.m.–Tandy’sIdol Forthefullscheduleof eventsandactivitiesvisit marketdaysfestival.com

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Rocky’s Ace Hardware 257 Newport Road New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-2800

Squam Boat Livery 853 US Route 3

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The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road Moultonborough, NH 03254 (603) 476-5666

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Market Days returns to Concord

OldFashionedBargain Days,fondlyreferredtoby someasOldFashionedJunk Days,originatedin1974as aninitiativebydowntown merchantsinConcordto clearoutaginginventory. Thissidewalksalenotonly offeredamazingdeals,butit attractedmanyvisitorsto theareatoexplore.

andpopularity.

Astheyearspassed,the eventgrewandevolved.In 1980,acrucialdecisionby theorganizersatthetime ledtotheclosureofMain Streettovehiclesforall threedaysofthefestival. Thisshiftmarkedthebeginningofitstransformation fromamereshoppingevent intoafull-fledgedcommunityfestival,including music,abeergarden,and entertainmentforthewhole family.By1993,theevent hadgainedanewname MarketDays atestamenttoitsgrowingscope

Despitethemanychanges overthedecades,oneelementhasremainedsteadfast:theunwaveringcommitmentofthecommunity anddowntownbusinesses. Eventhehiatusforcedby theCOVID-19pandemic couldn’tdampenthespirit ofMarketDays.Uponitsreturn,theeventemerged largerandmoredynamic thanever.Today,itboasts threestagesoflivemusic,a varietyoffreeactivitiesfor childrenandadults throughouttheday,andan impressivelineupof162 vendorsspanningfood,retail,andnonprofits.

ThesuccessofMarket Daysisstrengthenedbythe generosityofitsmanysponsors,includingthisyear’s PresentingSponsorXfinity andtheMediaSponsor BinnieMedia.Theevent alsobenefitsfromthesup-

portoftheCapitolCenter fortheArts,whosecollaborationbroughtanationally renownedperformanceon Fridaynight,andRedRiver Theatres,whohasmadethe Thursdaynightoutdoor movieabelovedannualtradition.

MarketDaysisplannedby oursmallbutmightyteam atIntownConcord.Intown Concordisanonprofitorganizationthatconsistsoftwo full-timestaffmembersand anintern.Wearesupported byaworkingBoard,along withtheMarketDaysPlanningCommittee,andan armyofvolunteersthat trulybringtheeventtolife eachyear.

MarketDayscontinuesto growandevolve,yetitremainsasymbolofcommunityprideandconnection. WhileIntownConcord planstheevent,itslonghistoryandsuccessaretruly

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Intown Concord's annual Market Days in downtown Concord.

Intown Concord's annual Market Days in downtown Concord.

drivenbythededicationof theresidentsandlongtime supporters.Thankyoufor 50wonderfulyears,Concord!

JessicaMartinistheExecutiveDirectorofIntownConcord.

TakealookatthehistoryofMarketDaysinthe summereditionofAround ConcordMagazine.Buyan issueatGibson’sBookstoreinConcordorstopby theConcordMonitor boothduringMarketDays. We’llhavelimitedcopies availableforfree!

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Deadproof Pizza Co G157

Dudley's Concessions G156

Gina Foods D77

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Kona Ice C61

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community players

Children’s Theatre director honored

KarenBrazwasalready along-timemember andperformerwith TheCommunityPlayersof Concord,NHwhen,inthe late1980s,sheraisedtheidea ofexpandingthegrouptoincludeachildren’stheatre.

“IwasatBobandPhyllis Stuart’shouseandIwas talkingaboutthisideafora children’stheatreandthis pallfellovertheroom,”said theenergeticKarenBraz, humorouslyrecallingwhen shefirstapproachedthe CommunityPlayersabout startingtheChildren’sTheatreProject.Shesubsequentlysentthegroupa videoofashowshedirected fortheJuniorServiceLeague

whichhelpedpersuade them.

By1996,thePlayerswere wellontheirwaytobuilding theirownrehearsalstudioin EastConcordandBraz’s questtooffertheatreprogrammingforchildrenfinallybecameareality.Under Braz’sdirection,thegroup’s newlyformedChildren’s TheatreProject,beganwith TheWindInTheWillows, featuringacastofyoungactorsages8to14performing atConcord’snow-defunct AnnicchiaricoTheatre.

Sincethen,“CTP”haspresentedafullyproducedplay ormusicaleveryfall(nowat ConcordCityAuditorium) withtheexceptionofpan-

demicyear2020.

Sincethebeginning,Karen andherteamhaveoffereda WinterVacationTheatre Camp,whereyoungthespiansspendfivedaysrehearsingshorteradaptations ofshows,withapizzaparty forthecastandafreeonstageperformancefor family,friendsandthecommunity.Forthepastten years,CTPhasalsooffereda similarSummerTheatre CampeveryAugust.The numberofchildrenwho havebeeninvolvedinthe plays,musicalsandcamp productionsdirectedbyBraz isatthispointalmostincalculable.

TheaverageConcordarea residentmayormaynotbe familiarwithcommunity theatreshowsgenerally,but oneneednotgofartofind someonewhowillperkupat mentionofthename “Karen”astheyfondlyrecall thepositivetheatreexperiencestheirchildrenor grandchildrenhavehadwith CTPoverthedecades.The 25thAnniversaryofthe Children’sTheatreProject occurredduringthepandemic,leavingtheCommunityPlayerswithlittleopportunitytorecognizeand celebratetheoccasionas theyfeltit–andKarenBraz –trulydeserved.

Whenaboardmemberrecentlysuggestedcreatingan annualawardinhernameto recognizeabove-and-beyondsupportfortheChildren’sTheatreProject,the responsewasinstantand unanimousapproval.The annualaward,calledthe “KarenBrazChildren’sTheatreProjectAward,”wasfirst presentedatthePlayersAnnualMeetingonSaturday,

Karen Braz,co-founder of the CommunityPlayers’ Children’s TheatreProject receivesher awardnamed forher after29 years of bringing

June8,andthefirstrecipient oftheawardwas,ofcourse, KarenBraz.

EllenBurger,Community Playerspresident,was thrilledtopresenttheaward toBrazonbehalfofthe Players.“Inmyopinion,the positiveimpactofchildren’s theatreonthechildrenit serves–boththoseonstage andintheaudience-cannot beoverstated.”Burgersays. “Weareimmenselyproudof andthankfulforCTP’swork andhopethisannualaward willserveasanenduringtestamenttoKaren’sremarkablecontributionsandasinspirationforthededicated adultswhodevotetheirtalentstosupportingchildren’s

theatre.”

KevinBelval,whohassupportedthetechnicalaspects ofcountlessCTPshows, commented,“Workingwith Karenfornearlytwo decadesIhavehadthefirsthandopportunitytoseeher impactontheyouthinour community.Shehashelped countlesskidsachieveeverythingfromovercoming stagefrighttopursuinga livingintheperformingarts. TheCommunityPlayersare luckytohavehadsuchanimpactfulpersonworkingin thisareaalltheseyears.”

Inthefallof2021,Braz tooktimeoutfromdirecting tobeinterviewedbyConcordTV.“Overtheyears,

therearepeoplewholookat melikeI’vegotnineheads becauseIworkwithkids,” Brazsaid.“No.Don’teven thinkthat.Theyaregreatto workwithandtheyarethe future.Ifyouwantpatronsof thearts,ifyouwantactors,if youwanttechies–thisis wheretheystart.”Ina suddenreflectivemode,the directorrecalled,“Thereare kidsforwhomthisnicheis reallyimportant.Therewas thisonelittleboy,attheAnniccharico–I’mnotsure whatcampweweredoing–andhelooksupatmeandhe goes,‘Thisisthebestnightof mylife!’”Brazlaughsasshe tellsthestorybutadds, “oftenyoudon’trealizeuntil

yearslater,whenkidscome backandtellyouhowmuch itmeanttothem.”

Brazwasstunnedand gratefulwhentheawardwas announcedatCommunity Players’AnnualMeeting,but sheisnotrestingonherlaurels,astheworkcontinues.

TheChildren’sTheatreProjectSummerCampisfully subscribedwithforty campersenrolledandwill presentSisterAct,Jr.,on Friday,August9,at6:30p.m. Admissionisfreeandno ticketsarerequired.

CTP’s29thseason marchesforwardinthefall andwithCharlotte’sWebon October18at7p.m.and 19at2p.m.Ticketswillbe

availableatthePlayerswebsitelaterthissummer.Both showsareatConcordCity Auditorium.Information abouttheCommunity Players’Children’sTheatre Projectcanbefoundatcommunityplayersofconcord.org.

Compassionate

whileworkingthroughher mentalillnessandchronic hives.Thetwospendalot oftheirtimediscussing theirnarcissisticmother whoappearstohavejoined anessentialoilspyramid scheme.Thestoryfollows theirrollercoasterofayear: thefights,make-ups,returninghomeforThanksgiving,andJules’oddlovehaterelationshipwith strangersonInstagram.

Alexandra’snovelisintimateinthewaythat readingitfeelsalmost voyeuristictothereader. It’soneofthosebooksyou can’ttearyoureyesaway from.Eachcharactermakes horribledecisions,andare horribletoeachother,but atthesametimetheiractionsandmotivesfeltvery realistic.Iwouldrecommendthisbooktoanyone whoenjoyedtheHBO’s showGirls.

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Electric Earth Concerts presents ‘Evocations’

ElectricEarthConcerts presents“Evocations”on Sunday,June30at4p.m.at theFirstChurchinJaffrey (14LabanAinsworthWay).

Schubert’sjoyous“Trout” Quintetmeetsthedark,mysticalworldofOsvaldo Golijov’s“Dreamsand PrayersofIsaactheBlind”,a Klezmer-inspiredclassicof ourtimeforclarinetand strings.Theprogramalsoincludes“ForToru,”byLukas Foss.RaneMoore,clarinet; JesseMillsandEmilie-Anne Gendron,violins;Jonathan Bagg,viola;ThomasKraines, cello;LauraGilbert,flute; RiekoAizawa,piano; ZacharyHobin,bass.

LukasFoss,aGermanbornAmericancomposer, conductorandpianistwas borninBerlin,studyinginitiallywithJuliusGoldsteinHerford,theninPariswith NoëlGallon.Hemovedto theUSAin1937,andcon-

tinuedhisstudies-compositionwithRosarioScalero, pianowithIsabelle Vengerovaandconducting withFritzReineratthe CurtisInstitute,withKoussevitzkyatTanglewoodand PaulHindemithatYale.

OsvaldoGolijovgrewup inanEasternEuropean JewishhouseholdinLaPlata, Argentina.Borntoapiano teachermotherandphysicianfather,Golijovwas raisedsurroundedbyclas-

sicalchambermusic,Jewish liturgicalandklezmermusic, andthenewtangoofAstor Piazzolla.Hisblendingof genresandseamlessintegrationofvoicesspeakvolumes abouthisapproachandstyle, amusicallanguagethatcan onlybetermed“Golijovian.”

Generaladmissionis$30, payableonline(www.electricearthconcerts.org)orvia cashorcheckatthedoor. Studentsmayattendforfree. Formoreinformation,con-

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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.

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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.

EmilieAnne Gendron, violin.

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■ A Rail Journey Through India: 10 to 11 a.m. A trip through Rajasthan, via the “Place on Wheels”. $5. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St., Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org.

■ Bereavement Group: 10 a.m. to noon. Join us for a monthly bereavement group facilitated by bereavement counselors from Bayada Hospice. Drop-in. Free. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. lgagnon@ goodlfienh.org.

■ The Big Book Sale: 9 a.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.

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

■ Everett Arena Roller Skaing (June & July!): 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $6, rentals $6. $5 Helmet. Everett Arena , 15 Loudon Rd., Concord. Everettarena@concordnh.gov.

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

■ Roller Skating: 6 to 9

p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.

June 21

■ The Big Book Sale: 9 a.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.

■ 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.

■ Everett Arena Roller Skaing (June & July!): 6 to 9 p.m. Everett Arena , 15 Loudon Rd, Concord. Everettarena@ concordnh.gov.

■ METALSUM – Art Inspired by

Nature and Imagined Through Found Objects: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Rd., Concord.

■ Posture & Stability: 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Focus on strengthening your flexibility and movement to improve your posture. $55. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org.

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

June 22

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

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■ The Big Book Sale: 9 a.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.

■ Flying High Dogs - Summer Reading Kickoff: 10 to 11 a.m. Free. Rollins Park, Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

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

June 23

■ Everett Arena Roller Skaing (June & July!): 6 to 9 p.m. Everett Arena , 15 Loudon Rd, Concord. Everettarena@

concordnh.gov.

■ One Million Steps for OCD Walk: 2 to 4 p.m. Free. $25 for T-Shirt. White Park, 1 White St., Concord. info@ocdnewampshire.org.

June 24

■ The Big Book Sale: 9 a.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.

■ Concord Hospital Complimentary Programs: 10 to 11 a.m. Complementary programs and offerings provided to patients in admission at their hospital campuses. $5. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St., Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org.

Clinton Street Concert Series live music

FirstCongregationaland WesleyUnitedMethodist Churchesaresponsoringa family-friendlyconcertserieseveryotherThursday thissummer.Thefirstshow, aconcertbytheCarter MountainBrassBand,will beonThursday,June27. Portsmouth’sSharon JoneswillperformonJuly 11,followedbyEmily’s GarageBandonJuly25,and theScottSpradlingBandon August8.Thefinalconcert oftheserieswillbeElectric PraiseonAugust22. Thesefree(Donationsaccepted)concertsarefrom6 -7:15p.m.andtakeplacebehindthechurchat79 ClintonStreetinConcord (We’llmoveindoorsifit’s threateningtorain).Seating isonthegrass,sobesureto bringlawnchairsandbug spray!Formoreinformation visitClintonStreetConcerts.org.

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

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Nathan Hewey

Graduated with Distinction from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Materials Engineering.

“Clarkson is 5 hours away so I would get adjusted every time I visited home. Now that I’ve graduated I’m looking forward to being able to get regular adjustments again.”

Aaliah Ahmad

Logan Purvis

Logan is a 2024 high school graduate of The Derryfield School and will be going to college at New Jersey Institute of Technology studying Financial Technology while playing Division 1 Lacrosse.

The Crossroads Chiropractic team has played a very important role in maintaining Logan’s ability to be a 3 sport athlete with weekly adjustments keeping him in peak performance!

Aaliah is a 17 year old high school graduate of Pembroke Academy. She will attending Southern NH University in the fall to study graphic design.

“Since starting chiropractic care I noticed a distinct change in my gastrointestinal tract as well as my height and posture. Sitting in front of a computer screen all day is obviously not good for anyone, in this specifically I noticed the neck traction block has significantly redirected my neck and helps me hold my head up high, literally and figuratively, for the future ahead of me. Thank you, Crossroads!”

Isaiah Stonis

Isaiah is graduating from Trinity Christian School in Concord, NH. He has played trumpet for 9 years and soccer since he was 5 years old. He was accepted to Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL where he will study mechanical engineering.

Ava Philbrook

Ava is a 2024 graduate of Concord high School Ava will be attending Sacred Heart University in Connecticut will plans to earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Ava looks forward to staying active while playing Club lacrosse.