My Concord February 2023

AROUND THE CITY

Scenes from Concord

Ashley Miller, archivist, reference and outreach coordinator for the Concord Library, holds up a metal detector that is available for checkout at the library as part of its “Library of Things” program.

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Bridget Clapp of the Clapp Family Farmstead on Route 13 in Concord scoops up an egg in the farm hen house on Jan. 30. Clapp spoke to the Concord Monitor about the rising prices of eggs across the country.

AROUND THE CITY

Brandon Dumont, whois living without a home, gets ready to go in for lunch at the Friendly Kitchen on Feb. 1 aheadof acoldstretch thatbrought temperatures in the city deep into the negatives. TheConcord Coalitionto End Homelessness extended its hours and services to help those in need.

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Batulo Mahamed makes a chicken meat pie as family members, including son Hassan Shegow, daughter Famy Shegow and son Mahamed Shegow, help out at the Capitol Center for the Arts kitchen on Jan. 26. Her meat pies will be for sale as part of a new business venture.

Concord forward Elliana Wing starts the celebration after Leah Beauregard’s goal on Feb. 8.

All classes and programs are held at the City Wide Community Center next to Keach Park unless otherwise noted in the brochure. The Community Center features several meeting rooms, large multipurpose gym, two exercise rooms, senior lounge and a satellite branch of the Concord Public Library.

open

all Spring Programs, pre-registration

Fitness Classes: Yoga for backs, Yoga for MS, Yoga for arthritis, Vinyasa Yoga, Refit, Tai Chi, Fresh Pickles, Pickleball Camp, Zumba and Zumba Gold.

Enrichment Classes: Intermediate French, Advanced conversational French, Candle Making, Birdwatching, Trails & Ales, Trail Yoga, Wreath Making and Blanket Making!

Adult Drop In Sports: Basketball, Pickleball and Futsal

Youth Sports: Basketball, Spring Soccer, Flag Football and Floor Hockey

Youth Programs: Art classes, dance classes, Brickbuilders, Toddler classes, Yoga, summer camps and more!

“SHE SAVED MY LIFE”

Concord resident Dawn R. had been experiencing the painful side effects of Peripheral Neuropathy, “My feet and legs were extremely painful and my doctor told me there was nothing they could do. That I would have to take Gabapentin for the rest of my life.” Then she met Concord’s very own Dr. Kristen Markwith, Licensed Acupuncturist

We specialize in difficult to treat cases and chronic conditions, autoimmune disorders, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and peripheral neuropathy.

Peripheral Neuropathy is the pain, discomfort and numbness caused by nerve damage of the peripheral nervous system. Dawn explained that daily tasks like opening doors and using the bathroom were overwhelmingly painful. “How can you live for the next 30 years when you don’t even want to get out of bed and do simple things?”

She was experiencing the burning, numbness, tingling and sharp pains that those suffering with neuropathy often describe. “The way I would describe it, it’s equivalent to walking on glass.” Dawn hadn’t worn socks in five years and was wearing shoes two sizes too big so that nothing would ‘touch’ her feet. Unfortunately, Dawn’s story is all too familiar for the over 3 million people in the U.S. suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy.

the time tested science of Acupuncture and a technology originally developed by NASA that assists in increasing blood flow and expediting recovery and healing to treat the debilitating disease.

“Now when I go to bed at night I don’t have those shooting pains. I don’t have that burning sensation. I don’t have pain coming up my legs,” Dawn enthusiastically describes life after receiving Dr. Kristen’s treatments. “I can wear socks and shoes!”

Dawn and her sister now operate a successful dog walking business, sometimes covering up to 5 miles a day.

“It’s life altering. As far as I’m concerned Dr. Kristen saved my life!”

Dr. Kristen Markwith has been helping the senior community for over 10 years using the most cutting edge innovative integrative medicine. Specializing in chronic pain cases, specifically those that have been deemed ‘hopeless’ or ‘untreatable,’ she consistently generates unparalleled results.

If you’re unfortunate enough to be facing the same disheartening prognosis, you’re not sleeping at night because of the burning in your feet. You have difficulty walking, shopping or doing any activity for more than 30 minutes because of the pain. You’re struggling with balance and living in fear that you might fall. Your doctor told you to, ‘just live with the pain’ and you’re taking medications that aren’t working or have uncomfortable side effects.

Fortunately, four months ago Dawn read an article about Dr. Kristen Markwith, Licensed Acupuncturist, and the work she was doing to treat those suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy, without invasive surgeries or medications.

Dr. Kristen Markwith, founder of Trend Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine in Concord, NH., is using

What was once a missing link in senior healthcare is now easily accessible to the residents in and around Concord. If you’ve missed too many tee times because of pain or you passed on dancing the shag down on Main Street because you are afraid of falling, it’s time to call Dr. Kristen Markwith and the staff at Trend.

It’s time you let your golden years be GOLDEN!

Dr. Kristen Markwith is once again accepting new patients.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY?

Call (603) 456-8294 to schedule a consultation!

NOW THROUGH THE END OF APRIL

OPEN EVERY SATURDAY • 9AM to Noon

We are proud to offer a wide selection of fresh produce, fish, meats, dairy, breads, dog treats, soaps, crafts, wines, teas, coffees, nuts, desserts, pastries, crafts, seasonal goods and so much more from local farmers and craftsmen.

Now Accepting SNAP/EBT.

Enjoy great local fare with 20+ Vendors and Live Music

7 Eagle Square, Downtown Concord

Behind the clock tower

We’re partnering with The Central NH Boys and Girls Club to support a family each week with donations from customers, vendors and The Downtown Concord Winter Farmers’ Market. There will be a basket and cooler set up near the entrance for people to donate items purchased at the market for these families. Thank you for your support

FEB. 27

■ Peace & Justice Conversations: Lawrence Wilkerson-Ukraine’s Path to Peace: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. General Admission. Online via Zoom, Any Street, Concord. (603) 228-0559. info@nhpeaceaction.org.

■ Powerful Tools for Caregivers: 1 p.m.2:30 p.m. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program to help family caregivers learn to take care of themselves. Free. NA, Concord. (603) 224-4093, ext. 85815. jennifer.brechtel@granitevna.org.

■ Teens & Tweens Nail Polish HydroDipping: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. This nail polish marbling technique easily creates pretty mugs or vases to gift or to keep. For teens and tweens. Free. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

■ Ultimate Book Nerd: 9 a.m. Get your reading log at the Concord Public Library today! Free. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

FEB. 28

■ Film: Of Land and Bread: 7 p.m. $7. Tickets are $7 and are available at the door.. Red River Theatres, 11 S Main St, Concord. info@nhpeaceaction.org.

■ Here Be Dragons Tween Club: 4 p.m.5 p.m. Library, Blanchard Room - 45 Green Street, Concord.

■ Jr. Celtics Camp at the YMCA of Concord: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $. Register at

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Events in and around Concord

www.nba.com/celtics/jrceltics. YMCA of Concord, 15 North State St., Concord. (603) 228-9622. cspinney@graniteymca.org.

■ Low-Impact Kung Fu and Tai Chi: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. $14 - $20. $20 drop-in price. Multi-class bundles available for less. Zenith Martial Arts, 40 Thorndike Street, Concord. 6035139993. zenithmartialarts@gmail.com.

■ Resilient Raptors Webinar: 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Concord. (603) 224-9909.

■ Tech Tuesdays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord.

MARCH 1

■ Books and Brew: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

■ DEI Innovation Challenge Facilitated

Online Dialogue: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Concord.

■ Film: The Tower: 7 p.m. Free. Free admission. Tickets at the door.. Red River Theatres, 11 S Main St, Concord. info@nhpeaceaction.org.

■ Futsal: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord.

■ HITS! The Musical: 6:30 p.m. $35$105. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord.

MARCH 2

■ Live Well, Be Well: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Live Well, Be Well is for adults living with or caring for someone with arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, or any other ongoing health condition. Free. City Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road, Concord. jennifer.brechtel@granitevna.org.

■ Meet with SNHU on Campus: 1 p.m.4 p.m. NHTI, 31 College Dr, Concord.

■ Omnium Circus: 6 p.m. Free. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. (603) 225-1111.

MARCH 3

■ Bishop Brady Lenten Fish Fry: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bishop Brady’s 5th Annual Lenten Fish Fry $7 - $16. Seniors get $2 off Hand-Battered Fried Haddock Dinner. Bishop Brady High School, 25 Columbus Ave., Concord. 603-224-7418. pscrivens@bishopbrady.edu.

■ Concord Community Blood Drive: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Concord Red Cross Office, 2 Maitland Street, Concord. 1-800-RED CROSS. megan.nantel@redcross.org.

MARCH 5

■ Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick - Silver Lining Tour 2023: 6:30 p.m. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord.

MARCH 6

■ Gibson’s Book Club reads Taste: My Life Through Food, by Stanley Tucci: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Book club discussion: Taste: My Life Through Food Free. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@ gmail.com.

■ Spirituality of Peacemaking: Compassionate Listening in Alabama: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. General Admission. Online via Zoom, Concord. (603) 228-0559. doreen@nhpeaceaction.org.

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MARCH 7

■ Author Majka Burhardt - More: Life on the Edge of Adventure—and Motherhood: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. “More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood” Free. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

MARCH 8

■ Concord Community Blood Drive: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. IBEW Local 490 Union Hall, 48 Airport Road, Concord. 1-800-RED CROSS. megan.nantel@redcross.org.

■ Credit Score Do’s & Don’ts: 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. NHFCU, Concord. 6032247731. lexi.demetriou@nhfcu.org.

■ Joseph Monninger, Goodbye to Clocks Ticking: How We Live While Dying: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. “Goodbye to Clocks Ticking: How We Live While Dying” Free. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@ gmail.com.

■ Pure Prairie League: 6:30 p.m. $35.75$53.75. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 225-1111.

■ Sustainability Awards: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Concord.

GREAT SOUP FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Souperfest 2023 will be March 4 at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord from 12-2 p.m. This year, 11 of Concord’s finest eateries are preparing their most sought-after soup for this dine-in, or take-out event. Each 8 oz. cup of soup is offered for a $5 donation. Complimentary rolls and beverages will be available. No preordering this year. This is a fundraiser of the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness.

MARCH 9

■ The Concord Garden Club presents a literary lunchtime with John Forti: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. “The Heirloom Gardener - Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World” Free. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@ gmail.com.

■ Psychological Safety at Work Part 2 (A Bear in Mind Program): 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Concord.

MARCH 11

■ Emergency Medical Technician Class: For. Life Safety Institute, 6 Loudon Rd Suite 203, Concord. drew@lifesafety.org.

■ Genealogy Workshop: Getting Organized: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Join Ann G. Lawthers of the New England Historic Genealogical Society for tips, tools, and best practices for organizing your family history research. $35 for members, $50 for nonmembers. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. 603-228-6688. info@ nhhistory.org.

■ Mr. Aaron’s Album Release Party: 10 a.m. $13.75. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 225-1111.