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The Community Players will conclude their 97th season with Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer prize-winning classic, “Our Town.” Set in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, this classic play captures the everyday lives, dreams, and struggles of ordinary people as they navigate love, family, and mortality. The play’s innovative structure and minimalist staging highlight the universality of its themes, offering a poignant reminder of the beauty and brevity of life.

By RACHEL WACHMAN

As Concord gears up for a packed summer of outdoor events, First Fridays kick off at the start of May, bringing fun for people of all ages.

Pembroke City Limits in Pembroke will host a film screening and discussion of the documentary “It’s Criminal” (2017) on Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. The film, which takes place at the New Hampshire State Prison, examines the economic and social inequities that divide the United States and offers a vision of how separated communities can learn to speak to each other.

The next exhibition at Two Villages Art Society in Hopkinton, entitled “Whose Woods These are, I Think I Know,” will run from Saturday, April 24 through Saturday, May 24. This exhibit features the work of artists Kathleen Dustin, Dan Dustin, and Donna Zils Banfield. The creators collaborate across different media, bringing their skills and aesthetics together in a unique exhibit. Using nature and natural forms as a base, they create wood sculptures, jewelry, hanging pieces and vessels that take whimsical and unexpected forms. All three artists are juried members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.

The Henniker Area Rotary Club will hold its rescheduled of the 2025 Rotary Rabies Clinic for Saturday, April 26, from 2-4 p.m. at the Henniker Fire Station. Proceeds from the clinic will be donated to Monadnock Kitty Rescue & Adoption, a no-kill cat sanctuary and adoption center for adoptable cats as well as feral cats. Many will spend their lives at the rescue site where they are cared for lovingly by our volunteers. The program has no paid personnel.

By REBECA PEREIRA

When asked, Wayne Hall doesn’t mind revealing the secret to his sweet tomatoes.

Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Sierra Hubbard. Each month, the steering committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.

By ELLEN RAFFIO

As warmer weather and longer daylight hours arrive, it’s a great time to consider training for your first spring 5K! Completing a 5K, which is 3.1 miles long, is an achievable goal for anyone interested in running or walking. If you’re in the Concord area, you’re fortunate to be part of one of the best running communities in the country, with 5K events and running opportunities available every week.

A new opportunity for community service is taking root as a group of local residents works to establish a Lions Club serving Tilton, Northfield, and Sanbornton. The effort is being led by passionate volunteers who see a need—and an opportunity—to strengthen the fabric of the community through service, outreach, and fellowship.

In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, residents, staff, vendors, families and friends of Havenwood Heritage Heights, a faith-based continuing care retirement community spanning two campuses in Concord, will join 192 other countries to not only observe Earth Day but to make a difference. This will include a full community event to jump-start the landscaping season, including raking, spreading dirt, mulching and a general clean-up.

Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. Franklin Opera House is pleased to welcome him back again for the third time on Saturday, April 12.

In a few short days, the streets of downtown Concord will be filled with cars of every shape, size, make, model and age as people from across New England flock to New Hampshire’s capital city for the season opener of Cars & Coffee on Capitol.

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s annual leadership program for area professionals is accepting applications for the class of 2026. Leadership Greater Concord has introduced over 650 community members to civic activity and volunteer possibilities in NH’s Capital Region for over 30 years.

Warner-based poet and anthologist Matt Forrest Esenwine released a new anthology of children’s poetry at the start of the month. The book, titled “A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World,” is illustrated by artist Jamey Christoph, based in Cornish. The anthology, which includes poems from many well-known children’s poets, combines poetry with science and nature.

Concord Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has launched a new campaign to reinforce its reputation as New Hampshire’s heart hospital and spotlight its 25-year legacy of life-saving cardiac care. Built around real patient experiences, the campaign highlights the expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate approach that make the institute a leader in cardiovascular health.

Get ready comic book fans! The Douglas Everett Arena in Concord will transform into a paradise of rare comic books when Jason Brodnick brings his Old School Comic Show to town on Saturday, April 5. This once-a-year all-day event, founded in 2018, is expected to attract attendees from as nearby as Concord and as far away as France, Australia and Singapore.

By RACHEL WACHMAN

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Concord’s Bicentennial Square will hold a birthday bash on Friday, April 11 from 3 p.m. to midnight.

The highly anticipated 5th Evolution Expo is set to take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. Hosted by Holistic Pros, this event is dedicated to empowering individuals with alternative and complementary care options.

Plan NH is excited to announce that applications are open for the Scholarship and Fellowship Program. This program includes the Plan NH Fellowship Fund, the Alfred T. Granger Student Art Trust Fund, and the Paul and Ann Harvey Scholarship Fund, all of which support students who call New Hampshire home and are studying a field related to the Plan NH mission. Eligible fields of study include architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental studies, and more.

The Concord Community Concert Association welcomes the Klezmer Conservatory Band on Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium as the final concert of the CCCA 2024-25 Concert Series.

Bow Rotary held its annual 4-Way Speech Contest on March 19 at the Baker Free Library. A total of seven contestants from Bow High School participated. All contestants spoke about personal experiences in various subjects.