My Concord January 2023

JAN. 28

■ All Hallows, with horror author Christopher Golden: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. “All Hallows” Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

■ Art & Bloom: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Concord Garden Club is hosting ART & Bloom at 36 N Main Street , Concord. Floral designs reflect artworks selected for interpretation. Exhib Free. The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 36 N Main Street, Concord. 603-226-2978. nbetchart@ gmail.com.

■ Celebrate Youth Mentoring: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Celebrate National Mentoring Month at this family friendly event! We will have games and activities, snacks and stories about the impact of men Free. RSVPs are appreciated to lmiller@friendsprogram.org. Concord Community

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Events in and around Concord

Center, 14 Canterbury Road, Concord. 603-228-7604. lmiller@friendsprogram.org.

■ Free Family Program: Kids Do Family History!: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. This workshop will introduce kids to genealogy basics like

creating a family tree, researching family records, and preserving family memories. Free. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. 603-228-6688. info@nhhistory.org.

■ Lecture: “Traveling the Old Ski Tracks

of New England,” by E. John B. Allen: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Join Professor Emeritus E. John B. Allen for a fascinating history of downhill, cross-country, and backcountry skiing in New England. Free for members, $7 for nonmembers. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. 603-228-6688. info@nhhistory.org.

■ Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band: 7 p.m. $21.75. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 225-1111.

■ Rebecca Turmel: 9 a.m. Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market, 7 Eagle Square, Concord.

■ Storytime Stations: 9:30 a.m. Enjoy books, crafts, activities, and feltboard/manipulatives at your own pace with ourselfguided stations. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.

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JAN. 30

■ Drop In Pickleball: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Green Street Community Center, 39 Green St, Concord.

■ Let’s Cook! Sweet Treats: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. City Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road, Concord.

■ Peace & Justice Conversations: Global Adventures of a Lifelong Activist: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. General Admission. Online via Zoom, Any Street, Concord. (603) 228-0559. doreen@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 and Tweens Art Attack: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Library, Blanchard Room - 45 Green Street, Concord.

■ 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.

JAN. 31

■ Adult Drop In Basketball: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Green Street Community Center, 39 Green St, Concord.

■ Drop In Pickleball: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord.

■ 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.

FEB. 1

■ Books and Brew: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Heights

Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord. jsalemy@ concordnh.gov.

■ Family Drop in Basketball: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. City Wide Community Center Gymnasium, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord.

■ Leroy’s New Look Revealed: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. NHTI, 31 College Dr, Concord. (603) 271-6484.

■ “New Hampshire’s Long Love-Hate Relationship with its Agricultural Fairs”: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join Steve Taylor for a history of agricultural fairs in New Hampshire. Free. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. 603-228-6688. info@nhhistory.org.

■ Preschool Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Free. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov.

FEB. 2

■ Breland with Whiskey-6: 6 p.m. $15. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 2251111.

■ Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, with author Kim Varney Chandler: 6:30 p.m. “Covered Bridges of New Hampshire” Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

■ 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.

■ Nashville Newcomers: 8 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord.

■ Tax Exemption Policy Committee: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. City Hall, 41 Green St, Concord.

FEB. 3

■ Black History Month Unity Concert with Martin Toe and Destin Boy Official: 7 p.m. $35. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord.

■ Concord Community Blood Drive: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Concord Red Cross Office, 2 Maitland Street, Concord. 1800-RED CROSS. megan.nantel@redcross.org.

FEB. 4

■ Rob Schneider: 7 p.m. $31.50 - $75. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. (603) 225-1111.

FEB. 5

■ NHSCOT’s Second Annual Great Kilt Skate: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free. White Park, 1 White St., Concord. (603) 2291975. INFO@NHSCOT.ORG.

■ O-Town: 6 p.m. $25 - $35. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 225-1111.

FEB. 6

■ Gibson’s Book Club reads The Sentence, by Louise Erdrich: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. “The Sentence” Free. Gibsons Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-2240562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

FEB. 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.

■ Virtual Genealogy Workshop: Using Occupation to Trace Ancestors: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. 603-228-6688. info@nhhistory.org.

“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.

What was once a missing link in senior healthcare is now easily accessible to the residents in and around Concord.

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

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

AROUND THE CITY

Scenes from Concord

Orange Leaf manager Tori Beauclair cuts up fresh strawberries at the downtown Concord yogurt shop. The franchise store is set to close at the end of January.

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Carrie Phelps, left, and Kathy Peirce put out water for the cats as Al Cilley, Sr. watches. Cilley, a longtime volunteer who has taken it upon himself to help feed and care for cats near the old Department of Transportation building off of Storrs Street, was too weak to help but wanted to watch the operation.

The ‘Buried in Trash’ art installation is seen on display at the Forest Society headquarters in Concord.