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 I have just met a delightful couple!

They are recently local and looking to purchase a home in Concord NH.

We have had our introductions and are setting up our "list" and showing schedule. They have been doing the obligatory drivebys and are already getting a feel for Concord. We are all eager to "get the party started".

This particular couple are special. First of all they are related to fellow AR Texas  Realtor Steve Shatsky (they are cousins) Secondly, he referred them to me and I am flattered by his confidence. I will not let him down!

As an added bonus....Steve is coming to visit his cousins this month so I get to meet another AR Blogging Agent.

Keep your eyes open for insights into the "Real Steve Shatsky" (including pictures)...and updates on the cousins till we find their dream home!

Help a fellow AR Blogger... look to Active Rain for your own referrals. Pay it forward!

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Joni~ Concord N H Realtor

  Sunday Morning on CBS is one of my favorite programs. They always have a series 

                  of  interesting stories from around the US, people to see and places to go!

                        I hope to pass on a little of the same........

                                                                   NEW HAMPSHIRE SUNDAY MORNING

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  Exploring this wonderful State of New Hampshire is something my husband and I never tire of! There are so many diverse attractions and ever-changing landscapes...the possibilities are endless!

Picking my five favorites places to see in Concord New Hampshire is a challenge.

 This community is historic, charming and culturally diverse. Concord has neighborhood schools, museums, medical facilities and a World Famous Law school. There are lakes, rivers and hiking trails in our back yard and we are within a two  hours drive of the ocean, the mountains and the City of Boston....Concord has it all!

The places I have chosen represent the diverse nature of my home town...some of the places that make it special!       

1. Eagle Square
2. Forest Society
3. Sewalls Falls Recreation Area
4. Mill Brook Gallery
5. Dimond Hill Farm

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1- EAGLE SQUARE -We will start our tour on Main Street in Concord at Eagle Square. Eagle Square is right across the street from the State House...just look for the Clock Tower that stands outside the entrance.  In addition to being the entrance to  The NH Historical Society, the square has an area of stadium type seating and hosts many Summer concerts. There are two opportunity's for outdoor dining and a wonderful   Fountain (which unfortunately not spouting when I was there!)

2- FOREST SOCIETY-After leaving Eagle Square, follow Main Street north to the intersection with Rt.393. Continue on 393 to Exit 2 (East Side Drive). Follow East Side Drive for about 3/4 mile to Portsmouth Street on left. After a short distance you will see The Forest Society on your left. The Society building is home to many traveling art exhibits and features classes and lectures mostly focusing on environmental subjects. But....one of the most delightful aspects of the Society grounds can be reached from the Lower Parking Lot. An area of trail and paths that follow the Merrimack River. A popular area for walking your dog, enjoying a picnic or even flying a kite! 

The view is Fantastic!!

- 3- SEWALLS FALLS RECREATION AREA

 Ater leaving The Forest Society continue down Portsmouth Street until it ends at  the intersection of 132 (Mountain Road)Follow Mountain Road past the Country Club and some of the most beautiful views in the City! After about 3 miles you will come to the intersection with Sewalls Falls Road on your left....go over the Iron Bridge (single lane please)  and the recreation area is on your left! The launching area is also a starting point for one of the many trails in the Concord Trail System. There are places to sit and fish or enjoy the view and secret sandy strips for swimming and wading.         

- 4 - MILL BROOK GALLERY

If you wish to head in another direction after leaving Eagle Square...perhaps for more artistic persuits....head South on Main Street to a right on Pleasant. Follow Pleasant St. or Hopkington Road (as it is sometimes called) past the Concord Hospital and St Pauls School. After a few more miles you will spot  The Mill Brook Gallery. A fantastic treat for the eyes and one of my favorite places. A new exhibit started last week and I've yet to visit...here are some photos from last years trip! There is much to see...inside and out!

- 5- DIMOND HILL FARM

About 1/2 mile from Mill Brook is Dimond Hill Farm. Dimond Hill has been in the same family for generations. What I find so amazing about Dimond Hill is the fact that it is only 5 minutes from the center of Concord! As you come upon the farm...heading towards Concord the view would take your breath away! It is a working Farm with vegetables and a few animals. They also are open to the public and sell fruits, baked goods,cheeses and other specialties.

The Farm will continue in perpituity because the people of the area  raised money for its preservation. A wonderful oasis within city limits.

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Come travel the roads of New Hampshire . There are wonderful examples of our history around every corner!

  Concord NH Realtor Area Information 

Shortly after the events of 9-11 a group of students from Hanover NH Middle and High School gathered around the outside flagpole to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Several of the students Mothers asked why the pledge wasn't  said in the classroom? They were told that several of the classrooms didn't have flags....They discovered that even though State law requires that every student be given the opportunuity to say the Pledge there were many schools that were witout flags!

Thus began Operation Old Glory...

The women embarked on a quest to put a flag in every NH classroom. They worked in tandem with the American Legions who have a mission mandate to supply flags to those who need. After only five years they have managed to place 4,000 flags in 500 schools!

The women are now talking about seting up a website to help other states get flags!

Another example of everyday people...getting things done!

Edit: Brian Shulman has written a "complimentary"Post with an explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance

The Story of the Pledge of Allegiance

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Concord New Hampshire Realtor Area Information

        Once again New Hampshire is in the news! Unity New Hampshire, a small town in the western part of the state, is hosting two Big Name Democrats....Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton.

This is part of the on going effort to mend any rifts in the Democratic Party between those who supported Hillary and those who are Obama supporters. Interestingly enough the name of the town and the NH visibility are not the only reasons for choosing Unity....it would seem that in the recent election an equal number of votes (107) were cast for each candidate.

This fact, seems to me, makes Unity a very representative example of todays Party makeup!

NH Channel WMUR TV is live streaming the speeches for those of you who want to "be there"

Concord New Hampshire Realtor Area Information

        Believe it or not the Fourth of July is next week!

Some communities are starting their celebrations early.....

• JULY 2CD (Wednesday)                                                                                           

Bretton Woods: Mt. Washington Resort                                      
Center Harbor:Center harbor Bay
Colebrook:dusk
Hampton Beach: dusk
Laconia:  Opechee Park                                                                           
Manchester:  Arms Park
Meredith: Meredith Harbor
Pittsburg: Murphy Dam
Weirs Beach:

JULY 3RD (Thursday)   

Alton Bay: Lake Winnipesaukee
Amherst: Dusk
Greenville: Town Field                                                                                                                                                        Gorham: Gorham Town Common
Harrisville::Islan Cemetary
Manchester:  Arms Park
Pelham:Pelham Elementary School
Portsmouth: Leary Field
Rochester:  Rochester Fairgrounds.
Sandwich: Sandwich Fairgrounds.
Strafford: Bow Lake 

JULY 4TH (Friday)

Andover: Andover Village.
Bristol: Kelly Park.
Brookline: Lake Potanipo.
Canaan: Cardigan Mountain School
Canterbury: Canterbury Elementary School
Center Harbor: Center Harbor Bay
Colebrook: Colebrook ball field
Concord: Memorial Field.
Conway: Schouler Park 
Derry: Hood Commons and Crystal Ave
Dover: Maglaras Park
Dublin: Dublin Lake.
Durham: Cowell Stadium
Gilmanton: Crystal Lake Park
Gorham: Town Commons
Grantham: Old Home Day                                                                    
Hampton: Chamber Office
Haverhill: Community Field at Woodville
Jefferson:  Waumbek Golf Course
Laconia: Opechee Park
Lebanon:  Lebanon Green
Lincoln/Woodstock: Kancamagus Recreation Area
Littleton:  Downtown
Meredith:  Hesky Park
Merrimack: Merrimack High School.
Milford: Keyes Field
Moultonboro:  parade.
Nashua: Holman Stadium.
New Boston  Central Square
Northumberland: Riverside Speedway.
Ossipee: Constitution Park
Rye:  Parson's Field
Salem: Salem High School.
Waterville Valley  Corcoran's Pond.
Wolfeboro: Cate Park  

JULY 5TH (Saturday)

Ashland: On the Midway
Bradford: Brown Shattuck Park
Dixville:Balsams Resort
Errol: Dusk
Franconia: Dow Field
New London: Pleasant Lake
Peterborough: ConVal Athletic Fields on Route 202
Sanbornton: 516 Steele Hill Rd
Sunapee:  Sunapee Harbor
Whitefield: Mountain View Grand.

JULY 6TH (Sunday)

Hancock: Norway Pond.
Jackson: Wentworth Golf Course

Many of the Communities are having Parades, Vendors of all descriptions, Crafts, Foods and of course Music. Be sure to check with local sources for planned activities!

There's bound to be something to suit every taste!  

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CONCORD NEW HAMPSHIRE REALTOR AREA INFORMATION

 Anyone who has sought a loan recently, whether it be for a home, car or new business etc., knows how important Credit Score has become. It is now, arguably, the primary indicator of whether you get your desired loan and how much you pay for it!

People's credit score are affected by many outside influences....job loss, unexpected emergencys, health care and prescription costs. Gasoline and heating/cooling costs can all affect ones ability to pay....a major factor influencing a Credit Score.

If your Credit Score is responsible for holding you back....here are some steps you can take to repair it. Repairs won't happen overnite and there's no easy fix...but it can be done!

#1- Pull your credit report and check it for accuracy. Everyone is entitled to one FREE! Any incorrect information needs to be corrected, in writing, with all three Reporting Agencys (Experian, Eqifax, TransUnion )

#2- Work out a Budget to pinpoint where your money is being spent and where you can cut back.

#3- Seek help from a Credit Counseling Service (in Concord- Consumer Credit Counseling Service) It should be:          

1. a non-profit, run by trustees
2. certified counselors, not paid on a commission and licensed according to State Law
3. shouldn't have to pay a large amount "upfront"
4. size of debt shouldn't be a qualification

#4- Pay your bills on time. A consistant pattern of timely payments will repair your credit the fastest

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What are you waiting for???

Concord New Hampshire Realtor Area Information

         11th ANNUAL INVITATIONAL OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT~June 22nd - October 19th, 2008

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      Last year I did a post about what has turned out to be one of my favorite Concord Hidden Treasures, the Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Gardens. Their new exhibit will be on display from June 22 - October 19. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday June 22 from 2-4, with music by Dane Olson.

Featured Artists:

David Borrus (MA), Aaron T.Brown (NH), Joseph DeRobertis (NH), Peter Diepenbrock (RI), Gintz Grinbergs (MA),Michael Guadagno (MA), Mike Hansel (RI)
Al Jaeger (NH),Patrick Johnson (VT),John Lacz (NH),Robert Leming (NC)
Rob Lorenson (MA),Madeleine Lord (MA),Stanley Marcus (MA),Robert Markey (VT)
John Matusz (VT),Andy Moerlein (NH),Kerry Mullen (MA),Matthew Newman (MA),Derek Riley (RI)
Peggy Rodriguez (VT),Beverly Benson Seaman (MA),Bob Shannahan (NH),Joy Raskin (NH)
Karl Saltier (CT),Joe Wheaton (MA),John Weidman (NH)
 

  For those of you who have been following the saga of "Boy with a Turtle" by Beverly Benson Seaman....he is on display at the Gallery until his fate is resolved!

This outdoor exhibit is a delightful way, for the entire family,  to spend an afternoon!

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CONCORD MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

     An exciting festival that helps to showcase the wonderful multi-cultural community we live in!

To be held on June 21st at the State House Plaza. There will be varied activities such as Music and Dancing, Flag Making and Hair Braiding. There will also be International Foods, Educational Materials, Social Services Information and a Parade!

The festivities run from 5PM- 8:30PM (746-5892) and in case of rain....will be at the Eagle Square Atrium.

The Event is Hosted by: Greater Concord Area Task Force Against Racism & Intolerance

                                                                    Schedule                                                   

• 5:00-Welcome
• 5:15- Vanga Inanga
• 6:00- Parade of Flags w/Scottish Bagpipes
• 7:00 Black Bear Moon
• 7:45- Lucie Therrien                                                                            E'mcee D.J. Franklyn Rosario

Sponsors: Merrill lynch, Casey Family Services, Lutheran Social Services, Owl Woman Design, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, MyPCtec Inc., Dancing Crane Quilting, Assist 2 Sell, Speedy Printing & Copying and NH Highland Games

Supporters: Main Street Concord, Concord Multicultural Project, Imagination Village, Temple Beth Jacob, South Congregational Church, City of Concord, Constantly Pizza, Hannaford of Concord, Gondwana, Concord Boys and Girls Club, The Friendly Kitchen, CTV and New Hampshire Historical Society

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Concord New Hampshire Realtor Local Information

    I recently did a Post about the "New Kid In Town" Nonni's Italian Eatery! Well Nonni's is in the news again....

Located conveniently in The Holiday Inn, Nonni's is taking adventage of their downtown location to service their downtown lunchtime customers...while saving on gas!

From 11:30-2:30 Monday thru Friday, they will deliver Pizza... on a Segway! The Segway has been specially retrofitted to carry pizza and keep it hot. The delivery area is limited to include from the Holiday Inn to Pleasant Street and from Main Street 1 block East or West!

This is definately a case of creative advertising....I'm wondering how many others will follow suit?

Concord New Hampshire Realtor Local Information