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6 Holidayshopping MidnightMerrimentreturnsto downtownConcordonFriday, Dec.6,from5p.m.tomidnight.
5 Onstage
Full-lengthballet onDec.14,at2 p.m.attheAudi.
3 Ondisplay Mixed-media exhibitatEpsom libraryopens.
Art on display: ‘Where Do
TheHighlySeasoned Artistsarepresentingtheir mixedmediaexhibition, WhereDoWeGoFromHere, attheEpsomPublicLibrary GalleryuntilJan.11 –openingwasNov.23.The showfeaturesworksbyJan Wittmer,TeresaTaylor, MaryStraub,AnnSaunderson,MaryNichols,Grace Mattern,KathyHanson,and DonnaCatanzaro.
Theexhibitioncenterson mapsasametaphorforpersonalandcollectivejourneys,addressingthequestion,"Wheredowegofrom here?"Eachartisthasrespondedtothisthemeby creatingworksthatexplore personalgeographiesand pathwaysforward.The piecesreflectavarietyof approaches,offeringvisual answerstochallengesand uncertaintywhiledrawing connectionsbetweenpersonalandpublicnavigation.
TheHighlySeasoned Artists,agroupofwomen whohavebeenmeeting monthlysince2011,are knownfortheirfocuson creativity,experimentation, andcollaboration.Thisis theirfifthexhibitionatthe EpsomPublicLibrary.The groupworkswithdiverse
materialsandtechniques, encouragingexploration andinnovationintheirart. Theexhibitprovidesan opportunityforvisitorsto reflectontheirownpaths andpossibilitieswhileenjoyingawiderangeof artisticinterpretationsof thetheme.
Reed Cullen named next Young Professional
25-year-old works remotely while building community in Concord
ConcordYoungProfessionalsNetwork(CYPN)introducesyoutothe“Young ProfessionaloftheMonth,” ReedCullen,CPA.Each month,theCYPNSteering Committeerecommendsan individualinthecommunity itthinksreaderswouldenjoy gettingtoknowbetter. Howoldareyou?25 Wheredoyoulive? Washington,NH thefirst towntobenamedafter GeorgeWashingtonhimself.
Wheredoyoucurrently work?CliftonLarsonAllen inourState&LocalGovernmentindustry…andof course,Nick’sOtherBand. Youmight’veseenusat
EagleSquareduringCYPN’s eventatTandy’sPuband Grille.
Tellusalittlebitabout yourself.Igetreallyexcited andinvestedinthingsinmy life.Mostofthetime,Icome offasintense.Idon’twant todoa3-milehike,Iwantto walk93miles.Idon’twant tohelpmynanamake stainedglass;Iwanttohelp ALLthenanasmakeart.
Thispatternaffectsmypersonallife,butmyworktoo.
I’mmotivatedbywhatis possible!
What’syourfavoritepart ofyourworkday?Ilove buildingrelationshipswith people.Asaremoteworker, ItrytocallpeoplewhenI
runintoissues.Eveninthe accountingworld,having conversationsaboutproblemswillgetyoumuchfurtherthanalong-winded, drawn-outemail.Thesmall momentsoffacetimeare
reallyimportant. Favoriteplacetobe?Our familycallsit“Thunder Mountain”orthe“TheHill”, butit’sWashington,my home.There’snoplaceI’d ratherbe.
What’saplaceyoulove inConcord?TheBankof NHStage,ofcourse. Whatissomethingyou wouldliketoseeaddedor broughttoConcord?Ithink Concordhassomuchpotentialwithitsexistingbusinesses.Iamexcitedtosee howthehousingprojectat SteeplegateMallaffects them,andifwewillseean increaseofsmallershops,or morepublictransportation optionstodowntown.
voriteCYPNeventsofar? NeighborhoodNonprofit NightattheBankofNH Stage.
Howdidyoufindout aboutCYPNandhowhasit benefittedyourbusinessor youpersonally?CYPNis oneofthetoporganizations inthestateintermsof recognition.Ifyougoogle “networkinginNH”,CYPN hasmanyadvantages.1.It’s centraltolargetownsand thestategenerally.2.It’slocatedinthecapital.3.It’s freetojoin.
Whoisyourgreatestrole model?IfollowtheVT Digger,andVT’sAuditorof Accounts;DougHofferis brilliantfortheworkhe’s doneinhisreviews.Ialso lookuptoformersenator TomCoburn,heintroduced thebillforFFATAreporting backin2005.Itisoneofthe fewunanimousbi-partisan billstohitCongressandcreatedadatabaseoffederal fundsawardedtosubrecipients.It’skindofanichecompliancetopic,butIloveit.
Whathasbeenyourfa-
Justbyaffiliatingwith Concord,NHyoureceive recognitionwithinthestate. Andforthosethattravelto MassachusettsorMainefor work,Concord,NHmight beoneoftwotownsthey knowofbesideswherethey vacation.Itholdsapowerful reputation.
Tellusafewinteresting factsaboutyourself.Living, learning,andlovingNHis whattakesupalotofmy time.Iplantoincreasemy involvementinCYPNand theGreaterConcord ChamberofCommercethis comingyear,andtomeet moreofthepeoplethat makeConcordsuchagreat community.
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Turning Pointe dancers present
Holiday performance now in its 42nd season
Celebratetheholiday seasonwithafamilyfriendlyperformanceof TheNutcracker,atimeless traditionfilledwithmagic andwonder.TheTurning PointeCenterofDance willpresentthefulllengthballetonSaturday, Dec.14,at2p.m.atthe ConcordCityAuditorium, 2PrinceSt.,Concord.
Nowinits42ndseason, theTurningPointe CenterofDancehasbecomeastapleinthe greaterConcordarea's holidaycelebrations underthedirectionof LisaDrouinGoff.This productionfeatureslocal dancers,beautifulcostumes,scenery,andfestivehighlightslikea
growingChristmastree andfallingsnow.
Aperfectoutingforaudiencesofallages,The Nutcrackerbrings Tchaikovsky’sbeloved scoretolifewithvibrant choreographyandamagicalholidayatmosphere. Ticketsareavailableat theConcordCityAuditoriumboxoffice.
Midnight Merriment returns to downtown
MidnightMerrimentreturnstodowntownConcordonFriday,Dec.6, from5p.m.tomidnight. Thisbelovedannualtraditionfeaturesafestive eveningofshopping,entertainment,andholiday cheer.
Theeventbeginsat5:30 p.m.withthedebutofthe ParadeofLights,whichwill lightupMainStreet.Main Streetwillbeclosedfrom HillsAvenuetoLoudon Roadfrom4p.m.to6:30 p.m.toaccommodatethe parade.Aftertheparade, familiescantaketheirown photoswithSantaClausin frontoftheStateHouse from6:30to7:30p.m.
Throughouttheevening, downtownConcordwillbe bustlingwithstrollingcarolers,s’moresinBicentennialSquare,andthe warmthofhotcocoa.The ConcordArtsMarket
WinterGiftopoliswill showcasehandmadegiftsat theEagleSquareAtrium(7 EagleSquare)from5p.m. to11p.m.,offeringunique holidayshoppingopportunities.
Manydowntownshops andrestaurantswillremain openuntilmidnight,featuringspecialdiscounts andpromotions.Parkingis freeonstreetsandincity garagesafter7p.m.,butat-
Andrea andRobert Doswell let theirdaughter,
Cobblestones at Midnight Merriment in
crowds still came out
capital city
Midnight Merriment returns Dec. 6
tendeesareaskedtoavoidparkinginthe CapitolShoppingPlaza(MarketBasket Plaza)unlesspatronizingbusinesses there.
Paraderegistrationis$25,withaportion ofproceedssupportingalocalnon-profit.
FormoredetailsaboutMidnightMerrimentortoregisterfortheParadeof Lights,visitintownconcord.org.
JointheConcordcommunityforanight ofholidaymagicandlocalshoppingas MidnightMerrimentsetsthetoneforthe season.
Holiday pop-up set for Small Business Saturday
Visitors can shop for unique, locally crafted items
Hennikerwillhostaspecialholidayshoppingevent onSmallBusinessSaturday, Nov.30,from2to5p.m.
TheHennikerHandmade& Homegrowngroupisorganizingthispop-upboutique attheHennikerCommunity Center,57MainSt.,showcasing12localartistsand makers.
Visitorscanshopfor unique,locallycrafted items,includingneedlefeltedwoolornaments, honey,beeswaxcandles, soaps,skincareproducts, fineartprints,woodworking,handprintedapparel,handwoventextiles, wine,andjewelry.Among theartisansfeaturedaretwo juriedmembersofthe LeagueofNHCraftsmen: EricaWalkerJewelryand MonicaRicoofWood ThrushFarm.
Theeventwillalsoin-
cludelivemusicbyHenniker-basedbandBeechwoodandon-sitefoodfrom theTacoBeyondofood truck.
Thiseventoffersanopportunitytosupportsmall businesseswhilefinding
meaningful,handmadegifts. Whethershoppingforholidaypresentsortreating yourself,theHenniker HandmadeHoliday promisesafestiveafternoon oflocaltalent,food,and music.
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Beeline SkinCare specializes inskin care productsmade in Henniker.
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Author Ty Gagne to discuss White Mountains tragedy
AuthorTyGagnewilldiscusshislatestbook,“The LionsofWinter:Survival andSacrificeonMount Washington”,atGibson's Bookstore,45SouthMain St.,Concord,onTuesday, Dec.3,at6:30p.m.Gagne willbejoinedbyLaura Knoyforaconversation aboutthebook,whichrecountsapivotaltragedyin thehistoryofNewHampshire’sWhiteMountains.
Thebookfocusesonthe eventsofJan.25,1982, whenAlbertDow,avolunteerwiththeMountain RescueService,diedinan avalancheduringafour-day searchfortwomissingice climbersonMountWashington.Dowremainsthe onlybackcountrysearch andrescueteammemberto dieinthelineofdutyinthe WhiteMountains.His teammate,MichaelHartrich,wasinjuredintheaccident.
Gagnechroniclestheordealofthemissing climbers,thecourageand dedicationoftherescuers, andthedevastatingafter-
mathforDow’sfamily, friends,andcolleagues.The avalancheoccurredinterrainpreviouslyconsidered low-risk,highlightingthe unpredictabledangersof mountainrescuework.The tragedymarkedaturning pointforsearchandrescue operationsintheWhite Mountains,shapingprotocolsandsafetymeasuresin thedecadesthatfollowed.
Gagneisknownforhis sensitiveandthoroughapproachtostorytelling, workingcloselywiththe familiesofthoseinvolved. Hiswritingaimstohonor thebraveryandsacrificeof boththerescuersandthe individualstheystriveto save.
Inadditionto“TheLions ofWinter”,Gagneistheauthorof“TheLastTraverse”and“WhereYou’ll FindM.”HeisalsoacertifiedWildernessFirstResponderandservesasCEO ofNewHampshirePublic RiskManagementExchange.
Theeventisfreeandopen tothepublic.Noregistrationisrequired.Copiesof Gagne’sbookswillbeavailableforpurchaseatthe bookstore.
Franklin Opera House hosts Festival of Trees holiday fest
It’stimefortheannual FestivalofTreesinFranklin, onDecember6,7and8.As FranklinOperaHouse awaitsrenovationstoits homeinSoldiersMemorial Hall,thisyear’sFestivalwill berightnextdoorat FranklinPublicLibrary,310 CentralStreet.Joinyour friendsonDecember6from 4p.m.to8p.m.(inconjunctionwiththeDowntown HolidayStroll);Saturday, December7from10a.m. to5p.m.;andSunday,December8from10a.m. to3p.m.
Admissiontothiseventis
free.DecoratedChristmas trees,wreaths,stockings, giftbaskets,andother item(s)willberaffledoff, and$5willbuy25raffle tickets.Concessionswillbe soldaswellandallproceeds benefittheFranklinOpera House.It’stheirbiggest fundraiserof2024,and fundsraisedfromtheFestivalofTreeswillcontinue tobringquality,affordable entertainmenttoFranklin duringthistimeoftransition,allowingother fundraisingeffortstogotowardsthependingrenovations.
Morethan30donorsand manyvolunteersfromin andaroundFranklinare contributingtomakingthe Festivalasuccess businessowners,neighbors, membersofFranklinOpera House,andotherlocalorganizations.
Alsohappeningthesame weekend,FHSPlayerspresent“AChristmasCarol”–themusical.Aftervisiting theFestivalofTreesmeanderuptoFranklinMiddle Schooltotakeinashowdepictingthisclassic Christmastaleoflove,compassion,andtheimportance offriendsandfamily.The kidsaredonating$2ofeach ticketsalebacktoFranklin OperaHousetohelpwith therenovations!
Moreinformationand showticketsareavailableat www.FOHNH.org.
This year’s Festival of Trees,hosted by the Franklin Opera House, will take place Dec. 6 through 8.
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Historical society releases ‘Morsels of Meredith’
TheMeredithHistorical Societyhasreleasedthe secondannualvolumeof “MorselsofMeredithHistory”,offeringreadersa deeperlookintothetown's richpast.Thisyear’scollectionofmagazine-lengthessaysfeaturesfascinatingstoriesspanningfromtheRevolutionaryWareratothe 1970s,justintimeforthe holidayseason.
Amongthe volume’shighlightsisthetaleof aministerwho prioritizedtheannualshadmigrationoverhis sermon,reflecting thepracticalprioritiesofearlyresidents.Another essayexamines thetown’slesser-known freeBlackfamiliesfromthe yearsbetweentheRevolutionaryandCivilWars. Readerswillalsolearn abouttheseven-generation historyofPicnicRock Farms,alocallandmark datingbackovertwocenturies.
uniquemethodsforhandlingdesertersandtraces theevolutionofstateand localtourismthroughanongoingexhibitattheMain StreetMuseum.Thevolume closeswithalookat Meredithinthe1970s.
“Itisourhopethataswe addtoour“Morsels”library eachyear,thesebookswill becomecollectors’items,” saidSocietyPresidentJohn Hopper.“Theymakegreat stockingstuffersorcoffeetablebooks.Andbestofall, eachessayhelpsilluminate Meredith’sAmericanheritage.”
Thebookis availableforpurchaseatthe MeredithHistoricalSocietyMuseum,45MainSt., openSaturdays from10a.m.to3 p.m.andSundays from12:30to3 p.m.Mailorderscanbearrangedbycontacting MeredithHistoricalSocietynh@gmail.com.
Profilesofnotableresidents,includingFrederick Hawkins,EvaBlake,and JazreelRobinson,offerpersonalglimpsesinto Meredith’shistory.The bookalsodetailsCivilWar heroMajorE.E.Bedee’s
Copieswillalsobesoldat thesociety’sannualmembershipmeetingonDec.3at Giuseppe’sRestaurant.To reserveaspotatthedinner, RSVPbyNov.26by emailingMeredithHistoricalSocietynh@gmail.com. Spaceislimited.
Thisprojectsupportsthe society’smissiontopreserveandpromoteawarenessofMeredith’sunique history.
Downtown Concord
New to Main Street is Go Native Gallery with an exquisite selection of oil on canvas artwork, marvelous pottery and home decor, and hand woven silk embroidered rugs that simply must be seen to be believed.
Featuring a delightful selection of gifts, clothing and imported foods from over twelve European countries...at Viking House you’re bound to nd the perfect gift for that special someone with a are for all things Europe.
At Goldsmiths Gallery, you will nd ne jewelry by recognized designer jewelers, as well as classic designs and custom work by our designers. Check out our Holiday Gnomes!
Roy's Nails, proudly family owned and operated for more than 10 years and always one of the Cappies Best Pedicure and Manicure Spa Salons. For the holidays , make an appointment today!
Celebrating her rst full year on Main Street is She's A Lady, a unique boutique featuring timeless fashions with a modern edge. For the perfect t in clothing and accessories, this is the place for your new go-to pieces.
Wine on Main - An experience for everyone with curated wines from around the world, classes, tastings, events, alcohol-free offerings, and gifts. Open til midnight on Friday December 6 for Midnight Merriment with discounts and specials.
Since 1927 Granite State Candy Shoppe has been delighting customers with homemade chocolates, candies and nuts, prepared daily the old-fashioned way with original recipes and candy making techniques.
For more than 40 years, Britches of Concord has provided tailored clothing, sportswear, and accessories for men and women with the quality, selection, and service that provides the value of Your Personal Haberdashery.
Cobblestone Flowers & Gifts offers only the nest quality fresh owers available, along with a wide selection of giftware imported from around the world for a fun shopping experience with superb customer service.
Indigo Blues & Co. is a jeans boutique and more. For the clothes you live in and the gifts she'll love to receive. You'll nd clothes, jewelry and accessories that not only make you look good but feel good too.
Fabulous Looks Boutique offers a wide variety of beautiful clothes, 15 cases of stunning jewelry, art-inspired accessories, and whimsical gifts for the stylish person on your list.
It all starts with a story at Gems First, where the focus is on ne jewelry, from appraisals and repairs to custom design and reconstructions with an eye for gemology and unique character.
$500 gift card Christmas CONCORD re-gift
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Celebrate The Season Locally
Simply Birkenstock provides you with the best in BIRKENSTOCK footwear and a selection of notable apparel and accessory brands that share our commitment to comfort and quality.
Constantly Pizza combines a passion for good food with generations of Italian family recipes to provide you with the best meal in town. For gift cards or for the ultimate meal catering, call today!
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GREETINGS FROM CONCORD BUSINESSES HERE
At United Shoe Repair you’ll nd the quality cobbler work you've come to expect with a growing selection of unique nds like Duckfeet boots, Boston Scally hats, and unique NH shirts.
Concord Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store, bakery, and café focused on natural, local, and organic foods. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Co-op - no membership required!
Root Up Concord, your one-stop metaphysical store, has a fantastic new location next door to Joe Kings with all of your favorite metaphysical products, authentic crystals, and personal care!
YOUR support is what makes it possible for the Capitol Center for the Arts and the BNH Stage to offer world-class performing arts to the Concord community. Become a member or gift one today!
At Hilltop Consignment, you’ll nd unique items like vintage clothes, accessories, one-of-akind pieces, and items no longer available in retail stores at a fraction of the original price.
DIY Craft & Thrift is a creative reuse store, accepting donations of used arts and craft supplies. Stop in for all your creative needs, or snag a gift card for someone special!
Since 1898, Gibsons Bookstore has brought the community the best in intelligent entertainment. There’s something for everyone with books, cards, gifts, and toys.
Detailed Stained Glass offers glass, tools and supplies, classes, custom work, and handcrafted gifts by American artists like ornaments, vases, kaleidoscopes, paperweights and suncatchers.
Capitol Craftsman and Romance Jewelers is most proud of its 45+ year tradition of providing the most exciting collections of expertly handcrafted jewelry and gifts from hundreds of American craftspeople.
And of course, the experienced and friendly staff at Joe Kings are available to assist each customer in nding the best t and style of shoes for anyone on your list. Also with gift cards in any amount.
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‘Maple’ talk at library
TheFriendsofthePembrokeTownLibrarywill hostthepresentation “Maple,MedicineofConnection:Indigenous WisdomandCommunal Medicine”byDamian Costelloaninternationalexpertontheindigenouscommunity.Theeventwillbe heldonMonday,Dec.2at7 p.m.atthelibraryat313 PembrokeSt.
Fewthingsevokethe identityandvaluesofNew Hampshiremorethan maplesyrup.Italsobridges themanydivisionsfacing ourcommunities.Inthis presentation,Damian Costelloexploreshowthe practiceofmaplesugaring
connectsustotheland,our ancestors,andallthatsurroundsus.Inconversation withRobinWallKim merer’sbestsellingBraiding Sweetgrass,hesuggeststhat sugarmaking whichisinformedbyindigenous wisdom isacommunal medicineofconnectionthat teachesmutualreciprocity withtheland.
DamianCostelloreceived hisPh.D.intheological studiesfromtheUniversity ofDaytonandspecializesin theintersectionofCatholic theology,Indigenousspiritualtraditions,andcolonial history.Heisaninternationalexpertonthelifeand legacyofNicholasBlackElk andtheauthorofBlackElk: ColonialismandLakota
Catholicism.Costellowas bornandraisedinVermont andhisworkisinformedby manyyearsofethnographic workontheNavajoNation.
Costelloservesthedirectorofpostgraduate studiesatNAIITS:AnIndigenousLearningCommunity,anIndigenousdesignedanddeliveredATS accreditedgraduateschool.
Alleventsarefreeand opentothepublic,andwill beheldatthePembroke TownLibrary,313PembrokeStreet,starting promptlyat7pm.Formore information,contactthe PembrokeTownLibraryat 603-485-7851.
Book gift ideas
Wonderingwhattoget
thattrickygifteeonyour holidayshoppinglist?Wonderingwhattoreadnext? Wonderingwhatnewand excitingtitlesarehittingthe shelves?JoinGibson’sBookstoreindowntownConcord foraneveningofrefreshmentsandrefreshingbooks aspublisherrepscomeout tosharethetitlestheyare mostexcitedabout!The eventwilltakeplace Wednesday,December4,at 6:30p.m.atGibson’sBookstore,45S.MainStreet,in Concord.Noregistrationrequired.
Gibson’sbookbuyersrely onoursalesrepstopointout upcomingtitlestoreadand watchoutfor,andtonight youcangetitstraightfrom thesource.Bringyour
cousin,youraunt,your neighbor,andgetreadyfor bookspeeddating!
Scheduledtojoinusare SusieAlbertandAnnette Trial-O’NeilfromPenguin RandomHouse,BenWhite fromMacmillan,KeithArsenaultfromChesapeake& Hudson(Abrams,Candlewick,etc),MaureenKarb fromComo,ChrisKerr fromParsonWeems,and KatrinaKrusefromHachetteBookGroup.
Explore Girl Scouts in Boscawen Dec. 4
AtGirlScouts,it’sYour YearofFriendship–andadventure,discovery,andfun! GirlsingradesK-3anda caregiverareinvitedtoexplorewhatGirlScoutsisall about.Tryoutactivitiesand seewhatGirlScoutsoffers yourfamily.
ComeexploreGirlScouts Wednesday,Dec.4,6-7 p.m.,atBoscawenElementarySchool,inthecafeteria, 1B.E.S.T.Ave.,Boscawen. RSVPto888-474-9686or customercare@ girlscoutsgwm.org–orjust dropin.
Opentoallinthearea! Can’tmakeittotheevent? Noworries!Wehostmultiplein-personandvirtual sign-upeventsthroughout theyear.Youcanalsojoin anytimeonlineat girlscoutsgwm.org.Walkinsarewelcome.
book of the week
Author: Andy Davidson
Title: The Hollow Kind
Date: October 2022
Pages: 448
Genre: Cosmic horror/Southern Gothic
TheHollowKind,byAndy Davidson,isafantasticworkof horrorfiction,weavinganancient, bloodthirstymonsterintothefamiliarthemesoftheSouthern Gothicgenre.Theyearis1989. NellieGardnerandhereleven-yearoldson,Max,escapefromNellie’s abusivehusband,hopingtofind refugeinhergrandfather’sestatein
Georgia.Theywerewrong. AugustRedfern,Nellie’sestrangedgrandfather,bequeathed hisfamilyestateandabandonedturpentinemilltoher uponhisdeath.Something aboutthehousefeelsoffthe secondtheyarrive.Forone thing,thehouseisboarded upandindisarray,despite hergrandfatherallegedly livinghereuntilhisrecent death.Foranother,strange noisesandetherealvoicesslip throughcracksinthewalls.Thisisa housewithhistory,hauntedperhapsnotonlybyfamilytraumabut
somethingmoresinister,too. Weflashbacktothelate1920s whenAugustRedfernandhis familyfirststaketheirclaim onthisland.Redfernestablisheshisturpentinecompanywithhisfather-inlaw’shelp.Themonthspass by,andstrangeoccurrences cropuponhisestateashis familystartstofester.Itisn’t longbeforehelearnsofthe secretsofthisland.Somethingancientliesinwaitunderhis vastproperty,andit’shungry.
AndyDavidsonisamasterat weavinghisnarrativeacross
decadesandseveralcharactersto createasenseofuneaseandsuspense.Thisdreadandtension propelthestoryforward,evenif somechapterscouldhavebeen muchshorter.Somescenariosin Davidson’sstoryarecertainlynot forthefaintofheart.Thisisabook withteeth,anditisnotafraidto barethem.IfyouenjoyLovecraftianhorror,andcanstomach someunpleasantimages,thismight justbethebookforyou.
VisitCPLatwww.concordpubliclibrary.net.
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veteran’s home
SALUTING OUR HEROES
Ron Tveter, US Navy Korean War Veteran, enjoyed a visit with greatgrandchildren at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton. While sporting stars and stripes, his family presented his “Tveter-an” sign, complete with patriotic balloons. At this time of giving thanks, the New Hampshire Veterans Home shares appreciation for our veterans and their families.
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Opera House presents ‘Holly Jolly’
Preparetolaughwhen youjoinIdaLeClairfor ChristmasinMahoosuc Mills.Ida’sholidayspiritis sobright,itcouldlightupan entireinflatablepenguinvillage.ActressSusanPoulin bringsherwarmandfunny charactertolifeatthe FranklinPublicLibraryin Franklin,NHonSaturday, December14,at7:30pm. “Shejustbeamsloveout intotheworld,andthatis somethingweneedright now,”Poulinsays. ComeonovertoIdaand Charlie’shouseandpickup afewholidaydecorating tips,discoverthe“secret”in thenot-so-secretSantaplan, andgetthescooponIda’s latestChristmascraftprojectwiththeWomenWho RunWiththeMoose.Ida’s noScrooge,sobanishyour bah-humbugsandprepare tolaugh.
WhiletheFranklinOpera Houseawaitsrenovationsto SoldiersMemorialHall,this performancewillbeheld nextdooratFranklinPublic Library,310CentralSt. Franklin,NH.GeneralAdmissionticketsare$18for adultsand$16forseniors andstudents.
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Franklin Opera House presents a “HollyJolly Holiday with Ida” on Dec. 14.
Players to host comedy auditions auditions
TheCommunityPlayersofConcordwillholdauditionsfortheirproductionofTheGodsofComedyon Sunday,Dec.8,andMonday,Dec.9, from6:30to8:30p.m.Auditionswill takeplaceattheCommunityPlayers Studio,435JosiahBartlettRoad,Concord.Theshow,acomedybyKen Ludwig(LendMeaTenor,MoonOver Buffalo),willrunFeb.14-16atthe ConcordCityAuditorium.BettyLent willdirect.
TheGodsofComedyfollowsthe misadventuresofcollegeprofessors RalphandDaphne,whodiscovera losttranslationofanancientplayby Euripideswhilevacationingin Greece.BackattheirIvyLeague campus,theirhopesforatriumphant premiereunravelwhenthe manuscriptisaccidentallydestroyed.
Inamomentofdesperation,
Daphne’spleaforhelpsummonstwo ancientgods,ThaliaandDionysus, whohilariouslydisruptcampuslife justastheprofessorsarepreparing for“classicsweekend.”Withthedean anddonorsexpectingaperformance, thechaosintensifiesasthegodsbecomedistractedbymoderncollege antics,leavingRalphandDaphne
scramblingtosavetheday.
Thoseauditioningshouldreview twomonologuesavailableonthe CommunityPlayersofConcordwebsiteandpreparetoperformthem duringauditions.Coldreadingsfrom thescriptwillalsobepartoftheauditionprocess.
Moredetails,includingcharacter descriptionsandauditionrequirements,canbefoundatcommunityplayersofconcord.org/gods-ofcomedy.Forquestions,contactthe directoratbettylent54@gmail.com
Thislivelyproductionoffersroles foravarietyofagesandpromisesa funexperienceforcastandaudience alike.Whetheryou’reaseasoned actororanewcomer,theCommunity Playersencourageyoutoauditionfor thisplayfultributetomythology,theater,andcampuslife.
Concord Writers Group welcomes new members
Writingcanbeasolitary endeavor,buttheConcord WritersGroupprovidesa supportivecommunityfor writersofalllevelsand genres.Establishedin1986, thegroupoffersconstructivefeedback,encouragement,andopportunitiesto connectwithothers throughseminars,contests, andliteraryactivities.
LongtimememberPaul Levyreflectsonhis12years withthegroup:“I’vemeta diversegroupofpeople,had alotoffun,andreceivedinvaluablewritingsupport. Critiquingothers’workhas improvedmyownwriting anddeepenedmyunderstandingofdifferentliterary formsandgenres.”
ShortstorywriterGerry Monroe,amembersince 2018,says,“Thegrouphas helpedmerefinemywork througheditingcritiques andprovidedthecamaraderieoffellowwriters.It’s alsomotivatedmetocompileacollectionofstories forpotentialpublication.”
TheConcordWriters GroupmeetsattheConcord PublicLibraryonthefirst andthirdSaturdaysofeach monthfromSeptember throughMay.Newmembers arealwayswelcometojoin. Formoreinformation, emailbarbaralassonde@ aol.com.
Nov.28,2003:Gov.Craig Bensondismissesunofficial adviserLindaPepinamid investigationsintoherhandlingofastatecontractand feesshecollectedforother healthinsurancecontracts shehelpedbroker.
Nov.28,2002:New Hampshireisserveda ThanksgivingDayappetizer ofsnowy,slushyweather. Temperaturesdroptothe mid-20sinConcord,witha highof31degrees.Light snowandmistfallsacross theregionthroughoutthe day.
Nov.28,2001:Former ConcordHighbasketball starMattBonnerreturnsto NewHampshiretoplay withhisUniversityof FloridateamagainstUNH. Bonnerscores15pointsina Floridavictory.
Nov.28,1814:AnearthquakerattlestheSuncook Rivervalley.“Thevillagers werealloutviewingthe starsandearnestlytelling eachotherwhattheyheard andhowtheshakeappeared tothem,allactingasifina momentaryexpectationof anotherearth-shaker,”a Barnsteadtownhistoryreports.
Nov.29,2002:Twomen arekilledwhenan avalancheslamsthrough TuckermanRavine.They areamongsevenmenwho aremountaineeringandice climbingwhenthe avalanchesweepsthem about1,000feetdownthe ravine.
Nov.29,2000:Victor Montana,presidentofthe CollegeforLifelong Learning,announceshewill stepdowninJanuary. Thankinghimforadecade ofleadership,university systemChancellorStephen RenocallsMontanaagreat friendofhighereducation aswellasa“strongadvocate
andvisionaryadministrator.”
Nov.29,1999:A15-year oldboyinWearerequires surgeryafterahomemade bombgoesoffinhishand. Inasearchofhisbasement, thepolicefindbottle rockets,fireworks,matches, carbondioxidecartridges andwicks.
Nov.29,1982:Former governorHughGregg writestoVicePresident GeorgeBushwithtwo piecesofadviceforhisfuturepresidentialrun:Cementarelationshipwith JohnandNancySununuand
buildabridgetoNackey Loeb.
Nov.29,1866:FiredamagesthePenacookmills. Lossestimatedat$40,000. Nov.30,2003:Speakingat ahousepartyinBow,presidentialcandidateHoward DeansaysthatanindependentPalestinianstateisthe besthopeforanArabspeakingdemocracyinthe MiddleEast.Andonlyan Americanpresidentcan brokertheIsraeli-Palestinianpeaceaccordneeded toestablishsuchastate,he says.“IfIbecomepresident, whatI’mgoingtodoisask
BillClintontorepresentme intheMiddleEast,”Dean says.“Becausehegotcloser thananybodyelseinterms ofpeacebetweenthesetwo people.”
Nov.30,2002:TheaveragehomeownerinBow willpay$1,000morein propertytaxesthisyear thanlast,theMonitorreports.That’sbecausethe biggestpropertyownerin town,thePublicService CompanyofNewHampshire,isgettingamuch smallerbill.Arecentrevaluationplacedthevalueofthe company’spowerplantand
otherutilitiesat$8million lessthanlastyear.
Nov.30,2001:Robert Tulloch,ateenageraccused ofkillingtwoDartmouth Collegeprofessorswilluse aninsanitydefenseathis trial,hislawyerstatesina courtfiling.Thedefendant willarguehesuffersfroma “severementaldefector diseaseandthathisacts werethedirectresultofthe mentaldefectofdisease,” publicdefenderRichard Guerrierostatesinthe filing.
Nov.30,2000:AMonitor
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this week in history
editorialcallsonGeorgeW.Bushto concedethepresidentialelection. TheopinionisreadonC-SPANby morninganchorBrianLamb,and responsesquicklypourinfrom aroundthecountry.OneMichigan manwrites,“Whatareyoupeople uptheresmokinganyway?”
Nov.30,1999:ConantSchool parentssaythey’vebeendiscouragedfromsupportingteachersin theircontractnegotiationsafter back-to-schoolnightandan eveningholidayconcertarecanceled.“Parentswanttosupportthe teachers,”saysparentAnnLanney, “buttherecouldhavebeenbetter ways.
Nov.30,1960:BobTewksburyis born.Hewillbeastarpitcherat MerrimackValleyHighSchooland goontoalongcareerinthemajor leagues.
Nov.30,1983:MayorDavidCoeymanissquiredthroughthe streetsofConcordinarickshaw pulledbySomersworthMayor GeorgeBald.Coeyman,aformer two-pack-a-daysmoker,wonabet thathecouldquit.
Dec.1,2003:ChiefJusticeDavid Brockannounceshisretirement fromtheNewHampshireSupreme Court,whichwilltakeplaceatthe endofthemonth.Brock,a25-year veteranofthecourt,servedasits highestofficialsince1986.He wrotethehistoricschoolfunding decisionknownasClaremontIIin 1997;threeyearslater,hebecame theonlyjudgeinstatehistoryto withstandaSenateimpeachment trial.
Dec.1,2002:Citinghightaxes andpoorservices,agroupofEast Derryresidentswantstosecede fromDerry,theMonitorreports.
Dec.1,2001:Withaweekendof spontaneousandrehearsedmusic, theConcordCommunityMusic Schoolcelebratesamilestone:the grandopeningofa$1.5millionadditionthatmorethandoublesthe spacefortheschool.
Dec.1,1994:Theearlymorning barksofadogsavethelivesofsix residentsinaMerrimackStreet apartmenthousedestroyedbyfire. Thecause:overheatedwiring withinabathroomwall.
Dec.2,2002:Thesolutionto solvingBowSchoolDistrict’s schoolcrowdingproblemsmaybe movingfurtherintothedistance becauseofataxincreasethatwill addabout$1,000totheaverage
homeowner’staxbillnextyear,the Monitorreports.
Dec.2,2001:Inhischallengeof incumbentU.S.Sen.BobSmith, fellowRepublicanU.S.Rep.JohnE. Sunununowfacesunusuallyintensescrutinybecauseofwhat criticscallapro-Palestine,anti-Israelvotingrecord,theMonitorreports.Smithbelievestheirviewson combatingterrorismwillbediscussedthroughoutthecampaign, andpowerfulSmithsupportersare alreadypushingtheboundariesof cleancampaigning.
Dec.2,2000:Shortlybefore2 p.m.CanterburyCountryStore ownerBobSummersringsuphis finalsaleandthenshutstheplace down.Thestorewillreopennearly ayearlater,aftermembersofthe communityinvestseveralhundred thousanddollarstobuyit.
Dec.2,1999:SteveForbeshiresa localpunkbandtoattractacrowd athisrallyingstationoutside WMUR’sstudioontheoccasionof thefirstRepublicanpresidentialdebatetoincludeTexasGov.George W.Bush.“Ijustwantthefreestuff,” says11th-graderSethMeisner,one ofthosetakingpartintheForbes moshpit.
Dec.2,1774:NewHampshire’s committeeofcorrespondence, formedthepreviousyeartostayin touchwithothercoloniesabout actsoftheBritishParliament,sends awarranttoalltownsurgingthe adoptionofacontinentalassociation.Theassociation’spurposeisto establishaboycottontheimport andconsumptionofBritishgoods. AlthoughPortsmouthandExeter willquicklyapprovethewarrant, itinerantmerchantsworkingfurtherinlandwillmaketheboycott difficulttoenforce.
Dec.2,1962:Depositsofthorium arediscoveredintheWhiteMountains.
Dec.2,1942:ChuckDouglasis born.Hewillserveeightyearson theNewHampshireSupreme Court,thenstepdown,complaining thatthepayistoolow.Douglaswill beelectedtoCongressin1988, thenbeoustedin1990byDemocratDickSwett.
Dec.2,1996:TheMonitorreportsonsomegoodStateHouseadvicefromformergovernorJudd GreggtoGov.-electJeanneShaheen:“Whenyougotothebathroom,trytoavoidthefourth-grade classfromEppingbeinginthebathroomatthesametime.We’reavery
down-to-earthstatehere.Thegovernorgoestothebathroomwitheverybodyelse.Sothat’sabigissue.”
Dec.3,2003:Manchester’snew Double-Abaseballteamformerly (andbriefly)knownasthePrimariesisnowofficially(andpermanently)calledtheNewHampshireFisherCats.Atcityhall,team officialsannouncetheresultsofthe renamingcontestbegunlastmonth, afterfansgavethePrimariesaresoundingraspberry.
Dec.3,2002:TheChicoEnterprise-Record,aCalifornianewspaper,reportsthatAndrewMickel’s parentsturnedhimintothepolice afterhecalledthemandbragged aboutshootingaRedBluff,Calif., policeofficerNov.19.Mickelwas arrestedaweeklaterwhenhesurrenderedtotheConcordpoliceand FBIagentsaftera2½-hourstandoff attheHolidayInnonNorthMain Street.
Dec.3,2001:ManchesterinventorDeanKamenunveilsthe SegwayHumanTransporteron ABC’sGoodMorningAmerica.FormerlyknownasGingerorIT,the one-person,battery-powered scooteraveragesaspeedof8mph, butcantravelupto17or18mph.
Dec.3,1999:RepublicanpresidentialcandidateJohnMcCain,an outspokencriticoftheinfluenceof moneyinpolitics,acknowledgeshis campaignsolicitscontributions fromindividualswithbusinessbeforetheSenateCommerceCommittee,whichhechairs.
Dec.3,1991:JohnSununu,who leftNewHampshire’scorneroffice threeyearsearliertobecomePresidentBush’smostpowerfuladviser ondomesticpolitics,resignsas WhiteHousechiefofstaff.Sununu writesthathedidnotwanttobecomea“politicalnegative”forthe presidentanda“drag”onhisreelectionchances.
Dec.3,1934:Orchestraleader GuyLombardoplaystoasell-out audienceattheConcordCityAuditorium.Thegrouparrivedthenight beforeandcheckedintotheold EagleHotel.Afteranearlyafternoonpressconference,Guyputtogetheratouchfootballgameon nearbyHigginsField(siteofthe presentShopandSave).
Dec.3,1965:AssistantAttorney GeneralAlexanderKalinskiadvises theboardofchiropracticexaminers nottoallowNewHampshirechiropractorstodispensevitaminsoruse any“ultrasonicapparatus.”
Dec.3,1985:LouisCartierwalks intoConcordHighSchoolwitha loadedshotgun.AfterCartierholds astudenthostageandthepoliceat bay,apoliceofficershootsandkills Cartier.
Dec.3,1978:OnatriptoGuam, Gov.MelThomsonurgesnationsto withdrawfromtheU.N.“Recently ithasbecomeahotbedofcommunism,”hesays.“Whyshouldany freenationcontributetoandsupportanorganizationrunbycommunistsanddedicatedtopromoting andperpetratingcommunism?”
Dec.4,2003:Inadiscussionthat includestalkaboutNewHampshire schoolspromotinghomosexualsex andtheplagueofsexuallytransmitteddiseasesonteenstoday,a newstateabstinencetaskforce meetstoworkoncraftingitsmessage.Themeetingispartofalarger efforttograb$100,000fromthe federalgovernmenttoexpandabstinenceeducationprogramsin NewHampshire.
Dec.4,2002:Pressuretoresign intensifiesonWayneVetter,the suspendedleaderofthestateFish andGameDepartment.A spokesmanforincomingRepublicanGov.CraigBensonsays Bensonwas“verytroubled”bythe ideaofVetterreturningtoofficein sixmonths.
Dec.4,2001:Inhopesof trumpingpaststateSupremeCourt rulings,officialsoftheso-called coalitioncommunities-including Moultonboro,Meredith,Altonand NewLondon-areaskinglawmakers toamendthestateConstitution. Underadraftconstitutionalamendmentthegroupreleases,communitieswouldpaythestateonlythe statewidepropertytaxmoney neededfortheirownchildren’seducation.
Dec.4,2000:Salisburyresidents whohelpeddouseabackyardfire sayaballofflamesfellfromthesky andtheorizeitwasameteorite.Althoughthecauseofthemysterious firewillcontinuetobedebated,expertswillthrowcoldwateronthe meteoritetheory.
Dec.4,1999:Amemberofthe RepublicanNationalCommittee evaluatingthewaypresidentialprimariesarescheduledsayshesupportsNewHampshire’spositionas firstinthenation.“IneveryconversationI’vehad,”saysOklahoma Gov.FrankKeating,“theprincipals agreethatNewHampshire’srole shouldnotbetouched.”
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