Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

A scoopable adventure awaits: Richardson's Farm in nearby Boscawen is dishing out ice cream flights, letting you sample small-batch flavors from a dairy tradition over 120 years old. Heads up, flights are cash only -- get all the details.

Regional collaboration broadens class choices: Merrimack Valley’s SAU 46 has joined the Lakes Region High School Consortium, opening cross-district courses across 11 schools, serving more than 5,000 students, including Belmont, Franklin, Laconia, Gilford, and others -- see which schools are included.

Preventable fires spark concern: New Hampshire fire officials warned of more brush fires this month, including in Hooksett. East Concord Battalion Chief Alan Robidas urges clearing leaves and securing items that can catch fire -- see how to protect property.

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 $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Make plans this week: Arts Alley is Concord’s built-in excuse to get out, with a rooftop social spot, artsy courtyard pop-ups, and a sleek event space hosting chef-driven dinners, DIY classes, and live entertainment. Basically the fun friend who texts first, right in the heart of downtown.

Need a night out?: Capitol Center for the Arts keeps the week from feeling like a slog, with a calendar that swings from touring concerts to Broadway-style revivals and smart comedy. Grab a friend, pick a seat with great sightlines, and treat your Tuesday like a Saturday.

Refill your routine: Slowly General Store + Bona Fide Refill Shop is downtown’s one-stop for low-waste refills, good-looking kitchen gear, self-care basics, and actually-fun gifts. Bring a couple empties, sip that Main Street coffee, and restock the house without adding another plastic bottle to the recycling guilt pile.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🍃 Spring Leaf Collection @ Concord General Services | Monday (4/27) at 7:00 AM – If your lawn thinks it’s October, here’s your nudge. Spring leaf pickup is back, bagged or in labeled bins only, set curbside by 7 a.m. Mondays, no branches, brush, or plastic. Prefer a dump run? Fort Eddy drop-off is free for small loads.

👑 The Princess Concert @ Capitol Center for the Arts | Monday (4/27) at 3:30 PM – Concord’s getting a concert stacked with the sing-alongs you secretly know by heart, from Frozen and Wicked to Moana, Taylor Swift, and more. Bring the kids, the grandkids, or your inner theater nerd, and belt proudly, seats assigned, dignity optional.

💐 Co-op Kids' Corner - May Day Flower Bouquets @ Co-op Cafe | Friday (5/1) at 9:00 AM – Celebrate May Day the wholesome way at the Concord Food Co-op, where kids craft paper cone baskets and fill them with flowers for moms, neighbors, or whoever needs a mood lift. You supervise, sip a free coffee, and collect parenting points. Low mess, high charm.

👻 Chasing Ghosts @ Bicentennial Square | Friday (5/1) at 6:15 PM – Whether you wore flannel the first time around, or just want to remind the kids what guitars did, First Friday in downtown Concord brings Chasing Ghosts, a 90s alt-grunge time machine. Expect faithful covers, big choruses, and enough angst to feel alive without feeling it tomorrow.

🐦 Birdwatching Trip #2 @ Martin Park | Saturday (5/2) at 7:30 AM – If you’ve been meaning to stop scrolling and start listening to spring, join Pam for an easy bird walk in Martin Park. Meet by the bleachers off Iron Works Road, bring binoculars, long pants, and your patience for early mornings, curious robins, and chatty neighbors.

💍 Stackable Ring Class @ Laborata Studio | Saturday (5/2) at 9:30 AM – Forget the mall jewelry counter, make your own sterling silver stackers and brag responsibly. A hands-on intro to metalsmithing with torches, texturing, and tidy solder seams, materials included. $75, limited to five seats, real skills, wearable proof you were paying attention.

🐱 Annual Cat Show @ Douglas N. Everett Arena | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Think cats only nap and judge you? Concord's annual cat show puts that on a tiny obstacle course, with kittens and pros racing tunnels and hoops, and judges crowning Best in Show across five rings. Bring the fam, sip coffee, embrace the herding cats chaos.

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