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June
27
■ 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.
■ Dental Assisting Pinning Ceremony: 6 to 7:30 p.m. NHTI, 31 College Dr., Concord. (603) 271-6484.
■ Eagle Square Concerts: 7 to 8:30 p.m. 3 Eagle Sq., Concord.
■ Everett Arena Roller Skating: 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $6, rentals $6 and $5 helmet. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord. Everettarena@concordnh.gov.
■ LEGO Club: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.
■ Mental Health and Aging: 10 to 11 a.m. Mental health is just as important as physical health and is an essential part of overall health & well-being. $5. GoodLife Programs & Ac-
tivities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@ goodlifenh.org.
■ The Merrimack Presents: Scam Awareness: 2 to 3 p.m. Experts will explain the ins and outs of the most common scams and how to avoid falling victim. Free. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@ goodlifenh.org.
■ METALSUM – Art Inspired by Nature and Imagined Through Found Objects: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Rd., Concord.
■ NH Guns to Gardens Online Auction!: 1 p.m. Free. General Admission. Contact doreen@opendemocracy.me.
June 28
■ Art Opening Reception: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fine Art Opening Free. The Glimpse Gallery, 4 Park St., Concord. 603-8928307. contact@ theglimpsegallery.com.
■ 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.
■ Club d’Elf & Randy Roos: 7:30 p.m. BNH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord.
■ Everett Arena Roller Skating: 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $6, rentals $6 and $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.
■ NH Guns to Gardens Online Auction!: 1 p.m. Free. General Admission. Contact: doreen@opendemocracy.me.
June 29
■ The Big Book Sale: 9 a.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.
■ Dungeons and Dragons for Tweens: 11 a.m. Free. Library, 45 Green St., Concord.
jsalemy@concordnh.gov.
■ NH Guns to Gardens Online Auction!: 1 p.m. Free. General Admission. Contact: doreen@opendemocracy.me.
■ Storytime Stations at the Heights: 9:30 a.m. Free. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.
■ Everett Arena Roller Skating: 6 to 9 p.m. $6 Admission, $6 rental and $5 helmet. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord. Everettarena@concordnh.gov.
June 30
■ NH Guns to Gardens Online Auction!: 1 p.m. Free. General Admission. Contact: doreen@opendemocracy.me.
■ Roller Skating: 6 to 9 p.m. Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord.
July 1
■ NH Guns to Gardens Online Auction!: 1 p.m. Free. General Admission. Contact: doreen@opendemocracy.me.
Knowingthatthetransitionbetweenmiddleand highschoolisasignificant milestoneinayoung person’slife,JohnStarkRegionalHighSchoolisofferingaprogramspecifically designedforincoming freshmen.WeareJohn Stark!isatwo-weekprogram designedtoprovideanintroductiontotheschool,continuedpracticeanddevelopmentofexecutivefunctioning,collaborativeand otheracademicskills,aswell
askeysocial/emotional competencies.Itisidealfor anyincomingninth-grade studentlookingtosharpen skills,engageincollaborativelearningexperiences, becomefamiliarwithour work-studypracticesand schoolnorms,andhavefun. Studentswhohavestruggled ineighthgradeareespecially encouragedtoparticipatein theprograminordertobest prepareforasuccessfultransitiontohighschool.Upon successfulcompletionofthis
COURTESY
program,studentswillearn 10servicelearninghours.
Anenthusiasticteamof teachersareorganizingavarietyofactivitiesplannedto helpyourchildacclimateto theirnewschoolenvironment.Thesemayinclude andarenotlimitedto:
■ Social/Emotional learningactivities(social skills,interpersonalrelationships,buildingboundaries, respectandcommunication)
■ Executivefunctioning activities(organization, planning,studyskills,time management,perseverance, flexibilityandself-control)
■ Games,climbingwall,
lowropescourse,&trail walks
■ VisualArts,CollaborativeArts(ceramics,painting, drawing&photography)
■ BuildingWoodworking (woodshop)
■ Creative&Reflective Writing
■ HikingandOutdoorActivities
SessionOne:MondayWednesday,July1-July10 from8a.m.tonoon
SessionTwo:MondayWednesday,July15-July24 from8a.m.tonoon
Registeronlineforeither sessiononeorsessiontwoat jsrhs.net,under“Recent News.”
Children’s Auction hosts Christmas in July fundraiser
Forthesecondyear,the GreaterLakesRegionChildren’sAuctionwillhosta ChristmasinJulyeventon TheMountWashingtonon Thursday,July11from6:30 to9:30p.m.toraisefunds forlocalchildrenandfamiliesinneed.
Ticketscost$66andin-
cludeathree-hourcruise, buffetdinner,dancingand entertainmentbyDJNazzy, alongwithThePowerChordssingingonthe boardwalk.Theeventoffers acashbarandacomplimentarywinetastingbyHermit WoodsWinery,livebroadcastingfromtheMountby
Children’sAuction hostsChristmas inJuly on TheMount Washington on Thursday, July 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to raise funds for local children and families in need. Every Saturday 8:30 to Noon, May thru October
Lakes101.5FMand104.9 FMTheHawk.Santaand theGrinchwillalsobe aboardthesunsetcruise, andasilentauctionand 50/50rafflewillbeheld.
Asanewaddedbenefit thisyear,foreveryticket purchasedbeforeJune1,a freeticketwillbepresented toachildfromtheBoysand GirlsClubforaday-time cruiseinAugustcoordinatedbytheChildren’sAuction.
Foranadditional$10per car,passengerscansecurea pre-purchasedparkingspot, andforanother$10,selecta seatontheMountandboard early.
Allproceedsfrom ChristmasinJulybenefit theGreaterLakesRegion Children’sAuction.
JuggernautFitnessisthe PresentingSponsor.Owner AnnaTerrysaid,“Weare pleasedtobeabletosupport theChildren’sAuctionasa sponsor.IfeellikeI’mreally payingitforward.My family,andmanyfamiliesat Juggernaut,havebeen servedbythenonprofitsthe
Children’sAuctionsupports,andwewanttopay makesurewehelpother familiesinneedinthelakes Region.”
SantaSponsorsareThe XavierGroup,MBTractor andEquipmentand AmoskeagBeverages,and theEntertainmentSponsor isNazzyEntertainment.
Fortickets,visit cruisenh.com/pages/chris tmas-in-july.ClickBook NowandthenchooseView SpecialEventsfromtheoptionsprovided;choose ChristmasinJuly.
Formoredetailsvisit ChildrensAuction.org.
Music, art and nature this summer the fells
Kids in Nature: Watercolor Camp
Mondaythrough Thursday,July8-11,9a.m.–12p.m.
JoinlocalartistDebbie Campbellforapainting workshopontheessentials ofwatercolor.Students, ages10andup,willlearn watercolortechniquesand expresstheircreativity whilelearningaboutcolor, compositionandperspective.Feeis$75.Allmaterials provided.Advanceregistrationrequired.Scholarships areavailable.Toinquireor register,call603-763-4789 x3.
Visiting Author Series: Burt
Solomon
Tuesday,July9at4:30 p.m.
BurtistheacclaimedauthorofaJohnHayMystery Series,availablefromTor
PublishingGroup.Hislatest workistitled“TheMurder ofAndrewJohnson”and onceagainfeaturesJohn Hayasacentralcharacter. Burtisalsoanaward-winningpoliticaljournalist.He isacontributingeditorat TheAtlanticandhascoveredtheWhiteHouseand
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.
otheraspectsofWashingtonlifeatNational Journal.Costformembersis $10perperson,Non-members$15perperson.Advanceregistrationisrequestedbutwalk-insare welcome.Meetsatthe
Pavilion.Toinquireorregister,pleasecall603-7634789x3.
Summer Concert with Hot Skillet Club
Wednesday,July10,6to8 p.m.
ThethreegalsofTheHot SkilletClubbringtheiraudienceintoanothertimeand place,swooningtheirthreepartharmonies,sock rhythmandwalkingbass lineswithsweetviolinfills andrippingsolos.Theiraudiencegrowsnostalgic underthespellofdreamy songsandswingthatlightsa fireonyourfeet.Picture fanslaughingandswaying, dancingtojukeboxmusic thatisSwing,Western Swingandsongsfromthe GreatAmericansongbook. Pleasebringyourown picnictoenjoyasyoulisten tothemusic.Costis$35per person.Advancedregistrationisrequiredasspaceis limited.PurchaseTickets onlineatthefells.orgor emailinfo@thefells.org
Postcard of The Fells, Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire. Courtesy of The Fells Historic Estate and Garden.
Summer Concert with New Legacy Swing Band
Sunday,July14,5to7 p.m.
ReturningtoTheFellsis NewLegacySwingBand, whosebigsoundoftheir17pieceswingbandhasbeen delightingNewEnglandfor over20years.Theirplaylist includesBlood,Sweatand Tears,BrianSetzer,Herb Alpert,Chicago,and,of course,well-knownbig bandandswingclassics withupdated(and swinging!)arrangementsof thebigbandera.Please bringyourownpicnicto enjoyasyoulistentothe musicandfeelfreetodance. Costis$35perperson.Advancedregistrationisrequiredasspaceislimited. Call603-763-4789x3or registeronline.
Kids in Nature: History Detectives Camp
Mondaythrough Wednesday,July15-17,9 a.m.–12p.m.(Forchildren enteringgrades4-7)
You’vereadmystery books,butareyouableto solvethemysteriesofa building?Wholivedatthe
historicFellsEstate?What canwegatherfromourobservationsofobjects,art, andtoolsthatwereleftbehind?Asweexplorethehistorichousetogether,we’ll digdeepintothelivesof thosewholivedherelong ago.Comejoinusforfun puzzles,historicexplorations,art,games,and moreasweuncoverthepast togetherattheJohnHayEstate.MeetsattheGatehouse.Feeis$75.Advance registrationrequired.Scholarshipsareavailable.Toinquireorregister,call603763-4789x3.
NH Furniture Masters Reception
Wednesday,July17,4to6 p.m.
TheNewHampshireFurnitureMasterswillstagea summer-longexhibitinthe galleryattheJohnHayEstateatthefells.Thegroupof professionalfurniture makers,formedin1996,is committedtopreserving thecenturies-longtradition offinefurnituremakingas wellaspromotingtheinnovativeworkofyounger makers.Thegroupalsofostersaprisoneducationprogramnowinits16thyear.
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Music, art and nature at The Fells this summer
Thepiecesonview(andfor sale)willbechangingasthe summerprogresses.Look forwardtoinformativerelatedprogramsplanned.
TheFurnitureMasterswill haveareceptionforthe artists,workandcommunity. Pleaseemailinfo@thefells.org orcall(603)763-4789x3to registerinadvance.
Art in Bloom
Thursday&Friday,July 18-19
Experiencetheartofour currentGalleryexhibit, throughtheeyesoftalented localfloraldesigners.“Inall ofnaturetherecanbe nothingmoreexpressive thansilence,”wroteJohn
Hay.Seehowthesetalented floristsinterpretthepainted canvasthroughinnovative floraldesigns fromasingle stemsetintheperfectvase toanelaboratearrangement.Membersfree,nonmemberspayFellsSiteAdmission.
Artists Weekend
Saturday&Sunday,July 20-21,10a.m.to4p.m.
Sunday–WetPaintSaleand Reception3–4p.m.
Discoverthenatural beautyandgardensofthe JohnHayEstatethroughthe eyesofprominentNewEnglandartistsastheycreateen pleinair.Visitorsareinvited toobserveartistsinterpret thelandscapeandwatchas
theirpaintingscometolife andtodiscusstheirindividualtechniquesandlearn whatinspiresthem.Select artistsdemonstratespecial artistrymethods.Sunday culminateswitha3p.m.receptionofteaandtreats;an exhibitoftheweekend’s paintings;andawetpaint sale.NotethatSunday’sreceptionisfreetoallbeginningat3p.m.andthat paintingsmaybepurchased offtheeaselanytimeonSaturdayorSunday.Members free,nonmembersregular admission.
Kids in Nature: Nature Explorers Camp
Mondaythrough Wednesday,July22-24,9 a.m.–12p.m.Forchildren enteringgrades1-5 Comeinvestigatethewild sideofTheFellstolearnsecretsoftheplantsandanimalsthatcallithome!Dip yourtoesinthestreamand scoopupaquaticinsects;explorethemysteriesofthe forest;getoutonLake Sunapeeandlearnaboutthe “wildgoosewaters.”During ourthreedaysofadventure wewillexplorenature’s
playgroundintheforest, stream,meadowandlake! Feeis$75.Advanceregistrationrequired.Scholarshipsareavailable.Toinquireorregister,call603763-4789x3.
Co-sponsoredbyThe FellsandLakeSunapeeProtectiveAssociation.
Summer Concert with Brooks Hubbard
Wednesday,July24,6to8 p.m.
BrooksHubbardisanationaltouringindependent artistfromthemountainsof ruralNewEngland.Since theageofthree,hisconnectionwithmusichasledhim onapathofcontinuous growth,bothasanartistand humanbeing.Fromwriting songsabouttheIraqwarat agefifteentorecordingwith membersofJackson Browne&JamesTaylors’ bands,countlesshouse showsandconcertvenues, toopeningforartistslike KTTunstall,RobertCray, RecklessKelly,MattMays, andStephenKellogg. Brookshasputinhis10,000 hoursandthensometobecomeapowerfulsinger,
songwriter,andentertainer.
Bringyourownpicnicto enjoyasyoulistentothe music.$35perperson.Advancedregistrationisrequiredasspaceislimited. Call603-763-4789x3or registeronline.
Summer Concert with John Murelle
Sunday,July28,5to7 p.m.
JohnMurelle,abaritone withapassionforabroad spectrumofmusicalgenres, hasestablishedhimselfasa versatileperformer.His repertoirespanstheclassicalsongcyclesof Beethoven,Fauré,Schubert, andVaughanWilliams,to thebelovedtunesof Broadwayandpopular music.John’sacclaimed themerecitals,suchas“The WayYouLookTonight”and “That’sAmoré”,showcase hisabilitytoconnectwith audiencesthroughadiverse arrayofstyles.Bringyour ownpicnictoenjoyasyou listentothemusic.Costis $35perperson.Advanced registrationisrequiredas spaceislimited.Call603763-4789x3orregisteronline.
Writing workshop
WritersCafecontinuesat GroundsCafeonJuly3,10, and17at6:30p.m.
Allwritersareinvitedto developtheircraftduring thesecozywritingworkshops.TracyWood,aretiredEnglishteacherand localwriter,willleadthe sessionswithanemphasis onthewritingprocess.
Wewelcomeparticipants tobringapproximately500 wordstosharewiththe group.
GroundsCafewillbe openduringourtimetogethertopurchasebeveragesifanyonegetsthirsty. Thiseventisfreefor members,$10fornonmembers/session.Become amember,andbesuretoreserveyourspottodayby emailinginfo@cfanh.org.
Songs of summer boscawen
OnFriday,June28,head toAvalochFarmMusicInstitute(16HardyLane, Boscawen)foramultifacetedeveningofmusic makingintheconcertbarn space.
ThesummerCommunity ConcertSeriesEveningsat Avalochfeaturesvisiting artistsandensemblesofdifferentgenresfromaround theworld,whoareinresidenceatAvalochFarm MusicInstitute.
Artistsperformingatthe in-houseeventinclude: ArunRamamurthy&Trina Basu’sNakshatra,StierHartmanDuo(pianos),The Moanin’Frogs,HannahDe Priest(voice)&Shelby Yamin(violin)
Outdoorseatingisavailabledependingonthe
weather.Musicstartsat 7:30p.m.Suggesteddonationis$10.Formoreinformation,avalochfarmmusic.org/events
Want more music?
Herearetheartistsyou canlookforwardtoat EveningsatAvaloch throughthesummer:
July5:AbeoQuartet, Rakish
July12:VinolaTrio, BrightMoon,SxipShirey, CocoKarol&Friends
August16:Neha,The Westerlies,FourthWallEnsemble
August23:Sibyl
August30:TrioOko,saajtak,BalourdetQuartet, TrioSimsive-SpiegelbergYang
Duringthe summermonths,Avaloch FarmMusicInstitute becomeshometo musicians and ensemble groups seekinga retreat to practicetheir instruments and workon
projects. The inside scoop.
book of the week
“The
Lantern’s Dance,”
by Laurie R. King
(2024,298pages,Genre: Mystery)
MaryRusselland Sherlock Holmesmarriedyearsago, andMarylikestohelpwith hisinvestigations.Sheand HolmestraveltoFranceto visithisson,DamianAdler. TheyarehopingforarelaxingtimeintheFrench countryside.Damian,his partner,andhislittlegirl liveintheSouthofFrance. Butwhentheyarriveat thehousetheyfindthat Damianandhisfamilyhave fled.Thehousekeeperstell themwhathappened.Not longago,twomenofperhapsIndianheritagewere askingaboutDamianinthe village.Andthenonenight alascar(asailorfrom India)brokeintotheir home.Theythinkthatit mightberelatedtoseveral oldtrunksthathadbeen storedawayfortheVernet family.(TheVernetfamily includesHolmes’ granduncle,thepainterHoraceVernet,whowasatthe
InstitutdeFranceinParis). Thetrunkswererecently senttoDamian.Thelascar hadaknife,andtheyaren’t sureifhewasarobberoran assassin.
DamianasksHolmesfor hishelp,tofindoutwhat kindofathreattheyare facing.WhileHolmesjourneystoParistoinvestigate, Russellisleftalonetoconvalesce.Russellhastwisted herankleandhastomove withacane,whichisfrustratingher;she’sanactive person.Sheislookingfor somethingtodo.She’sbeen givenpermissiontolook throughtheoldtrunksand shefindsclothing,andan oldlantern(azoetrope-a cylinderwithverticalcuts thatshowsimages.When thelanternspins,theim-
ageslookliketheyare moving).Shealsofindsa journalwrittenincode.It takesalotoftime,butRussellbreaksthe codeandbeginstoread thejournalof alittlegirlwho istakenfrom hermotherin Paris.The childgoes withaman whobecomes afatherfigure toheronshipboardtoIndia. Shebecomes partofhis familythere, andhasmanyadventures, travels,learnslanguages andmeetspeoplefromall walksoflife.Themancalls
herLakshmi.Lakshmigoes withaservantnamedArjun intothemarket,andsometimesdressesinboy’s clothing.She likesthecomfortofthis clothingand thecostume aspectofit. Wearinga costumecontinuesinto herlaterlife. Russellisfascinatedby Lakshmi,and wantstofind outmore abouther. Whathappenedtoher?
Theeventsinthejournal haveastrongconnectionto whatishappeningnowto
Damian’sfamilyinFrance. Russellsetsouttosolvethe puzzleofwhoistryingto findDamianandhisfamily, andalsohowthismayaffect herhusband.Theremaybe familysecretsthateven Holmesdoesnotknow. Thisfascinatingmysteryis thenewestinaseriesof novelsofsuspensefeaturingMaryRusselland SherlockHolmes.Ithas greatcharacters,exoticlocalesandlotsoftwists.You donotneedtoreadtheseriesinorder,butifyou wouldliketodothat,the firstoneisTheBeekeeper’s Apprentice.
VisitConcordPublicLibraryatwww.concordpubliclibrary.net.
Robbin Bailey
Center for the Arts Weekend kicks off in July sunapee harbor
TheCenterforthe Arts(CFA)iscollaboratingwith businessesandorganizationsinSunapee Harborarounditspopular ArtsintheHarborandNaturallyNewEnglandArts ExhibitandCraftersShow, whichhasrunforalmost fiveyears.
TheCenterfortheArts supports,promotes,and connectstheliterary,performance,andvisualartists ofallagesinthepopularvacationregionofLake Sunapee.Thissummer,the CFAisworkinginpartnershipwithgalleryandfurniturestoreProspectHill, outdoorfurniturebusiness DeckDockHome& Garden,andtheLake SunapeeProtectiveAssociation(LSPA)tomakethe weekendofJuly12-13a destinationforartenthusi-
astseverywhere.
“Theideaofworkingtogetherisano-brainer.We
workwithartists,theCFA workswithartists,andthe townofSunapeedeserves
tobeonthemapforthe talentinthisarea,”said RickMastinofProspect Hill.
Arobustitineraryfor Friday’sJuly12artpreview isplannedwithasneak viewofartistsattheNaturallyNewEnglandshow, whichrunsallweek,andan openingreceptionwithart atpopularoutdoorretailer DeckDock.TheLiveryalso hasaneveningshow,offeringvariousartistic eventsforvisitorsandvacationers.
StartingSaturday,July13, SunapeeHarborhasa farmers’marketnearthe Harborstartingat9a.m. Visitorscancheckoutlocal establishmentsandthen startingat10a.m.,headon overtotheCFA’sArtsinthe HarborArtsandCrafters Fair,whichendsat4p.m. Fromhere,theycanstopby andviewtheartforsale andondisplayatDeck Dockorvisittheartactivity atLSPA’sWatershed Bioblitz.
“ThetownofSunapeehas muchtooffer,”saysCFA ExecutiveDirectorDena Stahlheber.“Itmayseem small,butwearepleasedto remindandintroduce peopletothislake-side town’smultipleevents, foodoptions,andartsexperiences.”
Localsandvisitorscan starttheirdaywitha smoothieorbreakfasttreat fromStacy’sSmoothies whichisrightnexttothe SunapeeFarmersMarketby thegazebo.Fromthere, stopbytheArtsinthe Harbortocheckoutarts andcraftsmancreationsor shopatHarborsideTrading forfunsummerneeds. EnjoylunchatthedifferenteaterieslikeFenton’s Landing.Walkofflunchby stoppingbyProspectHill AntiquesandGalleriesfora specialartistguestfrom3 to5p.m.orvisitingLSPA’s Bioblitztogetyourraffle ticketsstamped. Startingat5p.m.,the
CFA’sNaturallyNewEnglandOpeningReception willbeginshowcasingthe over50artistswhoshow anddisplaytheirtalent acrossthestate.ARon Brownpainting,Lighthouse Serigraph,RickStockwell photo,andAdirondack ChairfromDeckDockwill beraffledofftothosewho visitallfivelocations duringtheday,andwinners willbeselectedat5:30p.m. attheNaturallyNewEnglandopeningreceptionat theLivery.Don’tmissa tourofbeautifulLake SunapeewithSunapee Cruises.Thenrestupby bookingastayatoneof SunapeeStay’slodginglocationssoyoucanenjoyall SunapeeHarborhasto offer.
“It’sagreatwaytospend theday,”saysCoryFlintof ProspectHill.“Wewant thisweektobeexplosive fortheartsandthetownof LakeSunapee,makingitan eventpeopledon’twantto miss.”
Iftravelerswanttovisit SunapeeHarborforaday, July12or13isthetime.For visitorshereforaweek,the CenterfortheArtskeeps thearteventsgoingbyofferingtropicalfunatthe LadiesNighteventon Thursday,July18,featuring asteeldrumband.
DiscoverthestoriesbehindthemusiconJuly20 from7to9p.m.duringthe CFA’sBehindtheLyrics performanceeventatthe Livery.Talentedsingersongwriterswillperform andsharetheinspiration behindtheirsongs.It’san eventnottomiss.
Visitcenterfortheartsnh.orgtolearnmore, orjoinusinshapingavibrantfuturewherecreativitythrives.Forquestionsormoreinformation, contactinfo@cfanh.org
Art inspired by nature
Anopeningreceptionwill beheldonJuly6from 12to2p.m.forTwoVillages ArtGallery’sNatureWild/ GroupShow.
Featuredartistsinclude FredBrewster,SylviaBrofos, SophiaEastley,LenoreHall, EvaKjellberg,MaryJoMc-
Gowan,CarolynSherman, ClaudiaTufo.
TheseNewHampshire artistshavebeenpaintingtogetherforyears,andhave createdanexhibitionthat displaystheirpassionforwatercolorpaintinginspiredby nature.Theexhibitionpre-
sentsanopportunityfora longstandingartistcircleto showtheirworktogetherfor thefirsttimeandtohonor theirseniormemberand mentor,SylviaBrofos.Now inher90s,Brofoshastaught watercolorpaintingatmany localinstitutions,aswellas inherstudio.
Brofos’workisondisplay alongwiththatofseven artistswhohavebeenher students someforaslong asthreedecades.“Sylvia Brofoshastaughtwatercolor paintingfornearlyherwhole career,”saysSophiaEastley, theshow’sorganizer.“She cametothestatesfromEnglandduringWorldWarIIat agesevenwhenchildren werebeingevacuatedfrom Londonduringthebombing. She’scurrentlywritingand illustratingamemoirofthat timeofherlife.”
TwoVillagesArtGalleryis locatedinContoocook.
Top: SophiaEastley, Jaguar;bottom: CarolynSherman, Cone Flowers
history
June27,2001:About170 applicantsattendateacher jobfairheldinJackson.It’s thesecondyearforthe eventorganizedbythe NewHampshireAssociationofSchoolPrincipals. Theturnoutisnearly10 timeswhatitwasinyear one.
June27,2000:TheNew HampshireHousefailsto overrideGov.JeanneShaheen’svetoofabillcalling fortherepealthestate’s deathpenalty.Roughlythe samenumberofrepresentativeswhosupportedthe repealwhentheHousefirst voteddosoagain.This time,however,atwo-thirds majorityisrequiredto overrulethegovernor,and abolitionistsareunableto meetthatthreshold.
June27,1835:TheConcordRailroadCorp.obtains acharterforarailroadbetweenNashuaandConcord.TheBostonand MaineRailroadalsoobtains acharteronthisdate.The Concordcorporationwill bedelayedbythePanicof 1837andotherfactors,and thefirsttrainwillnotpull intoConcorduntil September1842.TheB&M willnotopenitsfirstlinein thestateuntil1849.
June27,1862:Colonel JesseA.Gove,aWearenative,iskilledleadingthe 22ndMassachusettsVolunteerInfantryRegimentat Gaines’sMillontheVirginiaPeninsula.Gove studiedlawwithFranklin Piercebeforethewarand servedasNewHampshire’s deputysecretaryofstate from1850to1855.
June28,2003:Forseven years,17-year-oldshave beenadultsintheeyesof thecriminaljusticesystem, theMonitorreports.Next week,ataskforceappointedbytheLegislature willrecommendraisingthe agebackto18,making17year-oldsjuvenilesonce again.Thechangewould meanthatcrimescommittedby17-year-olds wouldnolongerbecome
partoftheiradultcriminal records.
June28,2001:The FranklinOperaHouse,unusedforperformancesin 30years,reopensfora40minutevarietyshowattendedbynearly130 people.Therestorationof thetheaterisongoing.
June28,1775:Withroyal authoritycollapsinginNew Hampshire,theProvincial Congressmovestoprevent anarchy.Itinstructseach towntoformacommittee ofsafetytoenforcelawand order.
June28,1833:Duringhis easterntour,PresidentAndrewJacksonstaysatthe EagleCoffeeHouseacross fromtheStateHousein Concord.Sincenobedin thehotelisdeemedadequateforapresident,Mrs. JohnEstabrookhaslentthe househerlargemahogany model.Slightlyill,Jackson passesuptherenowned hotelcuisine,subsistingon breadandmilk.
June28,1990:Franklin MayorBrendaEliastellsthe Monitorshehasdeclined twoinvitationstospeakto theFranklinRotary,which doesn’tadmitfemalemem-
bers.Ifshegoestoa meeting,shesays,itwillbe asamember.
June28,1853:JamesO. Lyfordisborn.Hewillbecomeajournalistand politicianandwritehistoriesofConcordandCanterbury.
June28,1889:Astrawberryfestivalisheldat BristolTownHalltoraise moneyforvictimsofthe Johnstown(Pa.)flood.
June28,1879:Samuel Homes’sbarninNorthfield isdemolishedbyacyclone.
June29,2002:InLaconia,twobikersareshot inanepisodethatpolice linktomotorcyclegangviolence.“Itappearsthatit’s partoftheongoingfeudbetweentheHellsAngelsand rivalmotorcyclegangs,” saysLaconiapoliceSgt. JohnMacLennan.The bikersaretreatedatLakes RegionGeneralHospital andreleased.
June29,1835:Celia Thaxterisborn.Shewill becomearenowned Portsmouthpoet.
June29,1873:TheNorth Churchburns.ItwillberebuiltonthesamespotNorthMainandChapel
streets-andwillopenfor worshiplessthanthree yearsafterthefire.
June29,1988:TheConcordPlanningBoardapprovesconstructionofthe SteeplegateMallonLoudon Road.Downtownmerchants,waryofManchester’sexperience,havethe jitters.
June29,1833:VicePresidentMartinVanBuren,in Concordwiththepresidentialparty,dineswith FranklinPierceandothers atthehomeofZebinaLincoln,partownerofadry goodsestablishmentand soontobeproprietorofthe EagleCoffeeHouse.
June29,1864:TheLegislaturemeetstohear Manchester’scasethatit shoulddisplaceConcordas NewHampshire’scapital. SpeakinginConcord’sdefense,JohnGeorgewins thedaybyarguingthatin additiontolaggingbehind Concordinrailroaddevelopment,Manchesterhasa populationthatis“not steadyandsober.Passions, excitementsandtumults arelikelytobegeneratedat anytime.”
June30,2002:Barnstead residentsvotedtoholdthe numberofbuildingpermits issuedthisyearto32,the Monitorreports.Thetemporarygrowthordinance wasseenbyitssupporters asawaytocurbgrowthin thetownof4,000thathas latelyseenaboom.
June30,2001:AyearlongefforttoprotectConcord’sSunnycrestFarm fromdevelopmenthassucceeded,theMonitorreports.Dozensofdonors cameupwithabout $50,000inthepasttwo weekstomeetthedeadline forraisingthe$1.2million purchaseamount.
June30,1944:Morethan threeweeksafterD-Day, dreadedtelegramsreach Concordhomesbringing newsofcasualtiesinthe AlliedinvasionofEurope. Theyincludeaparatrooper andanArmylieutenant whoarebothmissingand Lt.GuyGowen,a24-yearoldinfantrypatrolleader whohadreachedNormandybygliderbefore beingkilledinaction. GowenhadbeenatwosportstaratConcordHigh,
SUMMER DAYS OF LONG AGO looking back
By JAMES W. SPAIN
For the Insider
Therewasatime whentheinnocence ofyouthprovideda colorfularrayofadventures.Themindcould wander,theimagination yourconstantcompanion. Therewereadventuresand opportunities.Therewas love,companionshipand friendshiptospare.AsIsat upontheopenfieldsofmy youth,Icouldbeanything andanyone,allIneededwas adream.
Summerwouldarrivejust intimeforthisadventurous childover50yearsago.No shirt,noshoesandnoconcerns,Iwouldwanderthe openfieldsofWhitePark, spendhoursswimmingin theaqua-coloredpooland pickblueberriesforfresh muffins.Ididnotknowthe painofsorrowordisappointment.Ifyouhada nickel,youwouldbuyacold drinkatthecornerstore.
Weacceptedandembracedoveracasualgameof kickthecan,flashlighttag, kickballorbaseball.There weregamesoffootball withouthelmetsandwe rodeourbikesfasterand fartherthanwecaredtotell ourparents.
Asweaged,wesought employmentintheformof paperroutes,mowing lawns,andshovelingdriveways.Ifwebelongedtoan organizationsuchasBoy Scouts,wesoldgreeting
cardsandcandlestoour parentsandneighborsso thatwecouldpayforour summercamp.Weknew thevalueofadollarbecause weearnedeverycentonour own.
Thedogdaysofsummer werereveredandcomplaintswereneverfiled duringthosewarmmonths onthecalendarofmy youth.
Asthesummersofmy youthcontinueduntilLabor Daysignaledanotherschool yearwastobegin.Wewere excitedtoreturntothe scentofbooks,pencilsand paper.Weheartilycomparedournewschool schedulesandlookedforwardtomeetingournew teachers.Sometimeswe werepleasedandother timeswewerenot,perhaps wesharedaclasswitha friend,ifnotwesimply madenewfriends.We walkedtoschoolforthe nextninemonthsregardless oftheweatherandappreciatedthehotlunchwehadin theschoolcafeteria.
Asthissummerprogressesandchildrenembarkontheirwonderfuladventures,takethetimetobe achildwiththem.Watcha movietogether,readabook, useeverycolorintheboxof Crayolacrayons,walkinthe rainandeaticecream.
Weonlyhavealimited numberofdaysonthis earth,rememberthepast andembracethefuture.
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Chiropractic Care: A Path to Relief from Scoliosis, Upper Back Pain, and Sciatica
Scoliosis is a challenging condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. This article delves into a fascinating case study that sheds light on the promising role of chiropractic care in alleviating the pain and discomfort associated with scoliosis, upper back pain, and sciatica. We'll explore how chiropractic adjustments can address structural issues, known as vertebral subluxations, and improve nerve supply and function.
The Case Study
This study focuses on a 30-year-old female who had been grappling with relentless upper back pain, sciatica, and scoliosis, conditions that disrupted her daily life. Even basic activities like bending, driving, lifting, and standing became daunting tasks due to the severity of her pain. Her quest for relief led her through various avenues, including physical therapy, but none provided the respite she desperately sought.
Understanding Vertebral Subluxations
The nervous system controls and coordinates all functions of the body, making its proper functioning essential for overall health. Structural shifts in the spine can obstruct the nerves and interfere with their function. Chiropractors refer to these obstructions as vertebral subluxations, and they are at the core of chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Intervention
Upon examination by a chiropractor, structural shifts were identified in her neck, upper back, and pelvis. These shifts were accompanied by tight muscles and restricted range of motion. X-rays further confirmed these findings, validating the need for targeted chiropractic adjustments.
The Power of Chiropractic Adjustments
Through a series of specific adjustments using Diversified and Thompson techniques, the chiropractor aimed to reduce vertebral subluxations and restore proper nerve function. The patient received adjustments twice a week for six weeks and once a week for six more weeks.
Remarkable Outcomes
At the conclusion of her chiropractic care, the patient reported a remarkable resolution of sciatica and a significant reduction in upper back pain. Moreover, her cervical and lumbar ranges of motion showed marked improvements. These outcomes translated into a noticeable enhancement in her daily life.
Looking Ahead
This case study underscores the potential benefits of chiropractic adjustments in addressing scoliosis-related symptoms, upper back pain, and sciatica, even in individuals who had not previously explored chiropractic care. It also highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare and the potential role of chiropractic care as a valuable component.
Conclusion
The journey of this 30-year-old woman provides a compelling narrative of how chiropractic adjustments, focused on reducing vertebral subluxations, can positively impact the lives of individuals dealing with scoliosis, upper back pain, and sciatica. Her story invites further research to explore the broader clinical implications of chiropractic care in adults with scoliosis.
If you or someone you know is battling similar challenges, consider consulting with a chiropractor to explore the potential benefits of chiropractic care as a part of your holistic wellness journey.
Reduction
of
Upper Back Pain
& Resolution of Sciatica Following Chiropractic Care to Reduce Vertebral Subluxation in a 30-YearOld Female with Scoliosis: A Case Study. Allie Hamstead, DC. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ January 16, 2024 ~ Volume 2024 ~ Pages 8-14
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