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Hello Concord! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Picasso paintings on view, snack science for kids, and disc-dog bash + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Meeting a basic need: Manchester Diaper Pantry, Southern New Hampshire’s largest, aids 150 to 200 children each month. Open to anyone in need, amid a Medicaid bill proposal for 100 monthly diapers for infants -- read the full story.
Racing excitement in New England: New England’s only NASCAR Cup Series weekend will run Aug. 21 to 23 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, featuring drivers Ryan Preece and Chase Elliott, with practice and qualifying -- read the full story.
Picasso works on view: Two Picasso paintings have made their debut at Currier Museum of Art, L’Homme au béret basque and The Two Children on view in Personal Mythologies exploring Picasso’s 1940s and ’50s -- see the full exhibition.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Custom sparkle, no clasp: Klink - NH Permanent Jewelry hand-welds bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and rings to fit you perfectly, with gold filled, sterling silver, or 14k options and endless charms to tell your story. Quick, safe, and great for a this-week treat, solo or with your BFFs.
Glow-up, Concord: If your skin’s hinting it needs a reset this week, The Olive Branch Medspa maps out personalized plans with Botox, fillers, and VI Peel, plus IV hydration and vitamin shots like B12, glutathione, and NAD+, all focused on subtle, confident, actually-you results.
Flaky pastry fix: Bread & Chocolate turns out genuine handmade Austrian pastries plus breads that make breakfast feel like a victory. Swing by this week for ultra-flaky chocolate and lemon croissants, a rye that ruins store-bought forever, and a raspberry tart you will absolutely pretend to share.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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The real retirement risk isn't a bad year. It's a long life: 40 years of saving, and the hard part is making it stretch across 30 more. SmartAsset's free quiz matches you with vetted fiduciary advisors who serve your area and are legally required to act in your best interests. The plan is built around you, not their commission. No obligation to hire anyone. *Start the quiz → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧪 Science Snack Society (6-8) @ Pembroke Town Library | Thursday (8/6) at 3:00 PM – Finally, a reason to let the kids play with their food that does not wreck your kitchen. This hands-on STEM session for ages 6-8, with their adults in tow, explores snack science, tests liquid density, and builds marshmallow catapults and shoebox solar cookers. Registration required.
🌼 Red Daisy Revival in Eagle Square @ Eagle Square | Thursday (8/6) at 7:00 PM – Red Daisy Revival brings toe-tapping tunes to Eagle Square, part of the Summer of Music that keeps downtown humming on Thursday nights. Grab a chair, the neighbors, and your best small-talk, then let the harmonies handle date night, culture night, and avoiding dishes.
🌱 Unearth a Story - Plant a Seed @ Suncook | Saturday (8/8) at 12:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off your library card, this is it. Sign up whenever the library’s open, then unearth a story, plant some page-time, and cruise into August prize day with sunglasses, bragging rights, and a completed checklist.
🔥 Gimme S’more UpDog @ NHTI South Hall Lawn | Saturday (8/8) at 8:00 AM – UpDog’s disc-dog bash takes over NHTI South Hall Lawn with Throw N Go, Far Out, and Freestyle on tap. Think field day with fur, pack a chair and pop-up, enjoy the porta potty and close parking, and mind the 150-run cap, 10 per dog.
🌲 Forest Society Announces Statewide “Open Woods Day” @ Society for the Protection of NH Forests | Saturday (8/8) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats wandering conserved woods with zero sales pitch, just pines, granite, and smugly healthy air. The Forest Society's statewide Open Woods Day salutes 125 years of keeping New Hampshire green, walkable, and wonderfully un-developable.
🚗 Hot Rods, Muscle & More Car Show @ New England Racing Museum (Loudon) | Saturday (8/8) at 9:00 AM – Hot rods and muscle pack the New England Racing Museum with bragging rights and exhaust notes rattling fillings. Expect a loudest engine showdown, awards, coffee and donuts, Smoke Shack, ice cream, a Youth Zone with valve cover racing, and five-dollar admission that includes museum access.
🎷 Mr. Aaron @ White Park | Sunday (8/9) at 10:00 AM – Skip the chaotic brunch and wander to White Park on Sunday mornings for an hour of acoustic sunshine, part of Concord’s Summer of Music. Mr. Aaron keeps the kids bopping, you sip your coffee, and everyone pretends this is cardio. Weather cooperating, of course.
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07 — Concord report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 39%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis charming 2-bed, 2.5-bath condo conversion sits just moments from downtown Concord and pairs historic character with polished updates. Exposed brick brings warmth and personality, while the refreshed kitchen and beautifully finished baths add a modern touch. A sweet brick patio with an automatic retractable awning makes outdoor time easy and comfortable.
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