Vintage Views: Our very old graves

By JAMES W. SPAIN

Over two centuries ago, a young family ventured from the city of Boston northward to the open lands of New Hampshire. Their names were Ebenezer and Abigail, and they were a beautiful young couple living during the colonial era.

Tiny Tapestry sale at Red River Theaters raising money for Concord Coalition to End Homelessness

During the month of May, when you enjoy a film at the Red River Theaters in Concord, you can also do a little something to help someone in need.

Bowling for a cause: Angelman Syndrome Fundraiser coming to Boutwell’s

Delores Flanders and her family are hosting a fundraiser at Boutwell’s Bowling Center in Concord to raise money for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and support Flanders’s 3-year-old granddaughter, Bellamy Bresaw.

Beautify Allenstown hosting community cleanup day

Beautify Allenstown, a grassroots initiative of the Allenstown Community Projects coalition, will host its 2nd Annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Volunteers of all ages are invited to join the effort to clear litter, improve curb appeal, and foster civic pride in neighborhoods across Allenstown and Suncook.

Loudon Historical Society hosts lecture on stone walls

The Loudon Historical Society is sponsoring a program titled Discovering New England Stone Walls presented by Kevin Gardner. 

Donating “The Bibliophile”

On April 26, Tom Barber, an Andover resident and a well-known painter and illustrator since the 1970s, presented his painting of "The Bibliophile" to Michaela Hoover, director of the Andover Libraries.

Spring things: Savoring the small moments

By RACHEL WACHMAN

As the world blossoms anew around us and a new season takes hold, spring offers a chance to reset, to consider what we enjoy about our lives and, maybe, what we would like to alter. Spring feels like an opportunity to reshape our routines, to soak up the sunlight and stop and smell the flowers.

Gardening brings out all genres of wellness

By GEOFF FORESTER and DAVE BROOKS

This is the time of year when there’s one obvious answer to the question: “What should I do to feel better about myself?”

Brookford Farm’s annual heifer parade celebrates family, sustainability, organic farming

Join Brookford Farm for a fun-filled day with a farm-fresh lunch, music and dancing on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get ready to explore the farm, meet the friendly cows, and learn all about sustainable farming practices.

Pembroke City Limits brings yoga, book club, line dancing, and more to Suncook Village

Pembroke City Limits, a live music restaurant and bar in the Suncook Village, holds a wide variety of events each month 

The Last Stand Country Band performing in Allenstown

On Saturday, May 17, the Allenstown Economic Development Committee and the Allenstown Parent Teacher Organization will host the first concert of the year at the Allenstown Community School, located at 171 River Road, across from Lavalley Farms.

Two unique summer camp opportunities

As summer rolls around, here are two unique summer camp opportunities to make the months between school feel more exciting!

Garden Club blossoms in Chichester

By RACHEL WACHMAN

A garden club recently bloomed in Chichester. With the warmer weather, gardeners are taking advantage of the sunshine and getting outside to interact with plants.

A city for coffee lovers: Northeast Coffee Festival returning to Concord this weekend

By RACHEL WACHMAN

Around a decade ago, Alex Stoyle drank a cup of Ethiopian coffee that changed his life.

Pittsfield Players present “The Laramie Project”

Directors Meggin Dail and Jeff Crowell-Gregoire are pleased to present to “The Laramie Project” by the Techtonic Theatre Project on May 2, 3, 9 and 10. Accompanying this Pittsfield Players show is an opening act of music by Loose Ground, the winners of the Players’ Mic Competition 2025.

Artist spotlight: Elizabeth MacBride

With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, will begin highlighting local artists on a regular basis. The first artist spotlight focuses on Elizabeth MacBride, who lives in Contoocook.

NHTI to screen “The Conversation” for latest Night at the Movies

Calling all movie-goers! NHTI invites you to its next Night at the Movies for a screening of “The Conversation” on Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. The film, released in 1974, is rated PG. 

Summer camp aviation scholarships available to middle school girls

WinnAero, the STEM-education non-profit group using hands-on aviation examples as the focus of STEM activities, announces only 8 seats remaining in its Girls Only summer camp week. The day camp session limited to middle school girls will run from July 14 through 18 at the Laconia Airport. More than half the ACE Academy certified NH teachers are female and will teach the Girls Only session.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk to celebrate inclusion

Best Buddies will hold ​its Friendship Walk in Concord on Saturday, May 10. Over 1,000 people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities are expected to gather to walk for inclusion and celebrate the international nonprofit organization’s mission of establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ​