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Ryan joins ConcordTV this summer as an intern from SNHU. He brings an inspiring story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles in life, applying that motivation to his work at SNHU and now with ConcordTV for the summer!

We don't often talk geopolitical issues on this program but we were inspired by two Concord community members- Russell and Marie - who ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 have been advocating for and selling artwork to directly support Ukraine. They're a great example of walking the walk!

The future of the humanities in New Hampshire is threatened following a Presidential Executive Order issued on April 2, 2025 that calls for the reduction and elimination of functions of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These cuts severely impact the very foundation of our work, which brings free, accessible programs to communities across the Granite State. New Hampshire Humanities Executive Director Michael Haley Goldman joins the program to discuss all that and more!

On a special time-sensitive episode we are joined by members of the arts community in New Hampshire to discuss the risk of potential budget cuts to the arts, and specifically the NHSCA. ConcordTV is a nonpartisan organization but thought it was important to provide a platform for this discussion about both the economic and holistic value of supporting the arts. Featuring: Deanna Hoying, NH Symphony; Dr. Roger Brooks, fmr. chair NHSCA and arts advocate; and Lynne Sabean, Concord Community Music SchoolMore information and how to get involved: https://arts4nh.org/https://www.nharts.dncr.nh.gov/https://symphonynh.org/https://www.ccmusicschool.org/

We're joined in the studio by Morgan Torre who tells us more about the Miss Capital Area competition and scholarship program, and about her community service initiative. Morgan is an inspiration for making a difference in Concord!

On this episode of Community Conversations we're joined by Greg, Peter, and Laura from the Mayhew Program, a terrific organization that helps at risk NH boys believe in themselves and become their best. It is the only all-boys program in the state that combines school-year mentoring and a residential summer program for at-risk boys!

We're excited to share a whole bunch of updates with you about your favorite local community media center! This is our busiest time of year so we have a lot to catch up on!

On a special Community Conversations we're chatting with fellow media organization WKXL, which has been a consistent presence in Concord since 1946! General Manager Catherine Martinez shares with us a little about WKXL's storied history and what the station has been up to lately.

Capital Region Food Program's mission to help reduce hunger in the Greater Concord Area is only part of the story here. We were blown away by CRFP's adaptability as they've evolved to best serve their community, and the passion that their board members use to motivate themselves. We hope you enjoy this video to not only learn more about CRFP but also this amazing case study on how nonprofits should always be looking to adapt/pivot when necessary. Guests: Board Chair, Elena M. Alois Holiday Project Chair, Maria Manus Painchaud

Our friends from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute stopped by to share a preview of this spring's programs and how you can join! ConcordTV will also be offering an OLLI class this March so keep an eye out for that and visit www.unh.edu/olli for more information.

January is National Mentoring Month so we started the new year talking with Laura and Lily from the Friends Program to tell us about mentoring opportunities in the Concord area and preview a fun free event they're hosting on January 20th!

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Finding Nemo Jr. and learn more about "A Fund for the Players" fundraising initiative.

The first Wednesday of October is Walk-a-Mile In Their Shoes, a fundraising event for the Crisis Center of Central NH! Check out this episode to learn more about how this light-hearted community event raises funds and awareness for a serious cause. Guests: Deb Johnson - Crisis Center of Central NH Rebecca Britenriker - Event Committee Chair

On this month's Community Conversations - Day of Caring is a community-wide effort that brings together volunteers and local businesses to provide short-term, project-focused volunteer service to our community's local nonprofit and public organizations. Watch to learn more about how your organization can get involved, whether you're in Concord or elsewhere around New Hampshire! Guests: Gladstone from Granite United Way and Lynnette Macomber an attorney at Orr & Reno and Day of Caring committee member. www.graniteuw.org for more information!

Check out this Community Conversations interview with Dr. Patrick Tompkins, who tells us more about the value of NHTI in the community. We're sure you've heard of NHTI but we guarantee you'll learn something new from this program!

On today's Community Conversations - local nonprofit Friends Program provides so many incredible services to the Concord community. Learn more about these services, in particular their Emergency Housing which helps families get back on their feet. Friends Program also has several upcoming events that you'll want to hear about! If you want your Concord-area nonprofit featured on Community Conversations let us know!

A full update from our Executive Director in just over 10 minutes! We hope you'll listen to hear about the great work our team has been doing and to hear our perspective on the community media landscape. Please let us know what you like that we've been doing or if there's anything else you'd like to see/hear from us!

On this episode of Community Conversations we get an exclusive preview of the upcoming fall season of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes. This is an amazing program in which volunteer instructors share their expertise with OLLI members on topics ranging from math to history, culture, and technology. Listen to the full episode for more information and a great discussion.

On this week's Community Conversations episode we're joined by Kathleen Reardon, CEO at the NH Center for Nonprofits. We are just weeks away from this year's NH Gives, which last year raised $3.5 million for local nonprofit organizations!

Kiwanis Club of Concord is hosting their annual Spring Fair, starting on Thursday, May 18th. Learn more about what the fair has to offer and about the valuable role Kiwanis plays in our community!

Learn more about Girls on the Run, an incredible program that inspires all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. It's an incredible program and we thank Jen for joining us in the studio to tell us more about it.

On this Community Conversations episode we're joined by Stay Work Play Executive Director Will Stewart who shares more information about the recently-revealed Quality of Life Survey results. Stay Work Play's mission is to attract and retain more young people in New Hampshire, and to continue to make the state an even more welcoming, inclusive, and just place for people of color.You can find full survey results at www.stayworkplay.org/survey

Enjoy this Community Conversation with Wallace J. Pineault and Nathan Osburn about the Community Players of Concord's next show "Not A Word", written and directed by Wallace Pineault.

In early November 2022 Karen Jantzen joined the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness as their new Executive Director. Learn more about Karen and the latest from CCEH, their mission to eliminate chronic homelessness, and how you can get involved.

The New Hampshire Insurance Department promotes and protects the public good by ensuring the existence of a safe and competitive insurance marketplace through the development and enforcement of the insurance laws of the State of New Hampshire. We are committed to doing so in an honest, effective and timely manner.

For our last podcast of 2022 enjoy this interview with Joe, a student at Plymouth State and a new volunteer with ConcordTV. He tells us more about why he's interested in TV & Film and what makes him excited to work with ConcordTV. The takeaway message from this episode? It's fun and easy to be involved with ConcordTV!

Last episode we chatted with ConcordTV staffers Mike & Matt. Now we're sitting down with Emmett to learn more about what he does at ConcordTV, his other hobbies and interests, and what shows he's been watching lately. Fun interview with a great person!

In what might become a monthly podcast, our staff Josh, Mike, and Matt sat down to talk more in-depth about what we've been up to lately! December is one of our busiest months with coverage of holiday events and Boys and Girls Club TV Auction, just to name a few. Chances are if you're out and about in Concord this month you'll see one of us there! The podcast format gives us the opportunity to dig deeper into other topics, like our DJI Osmo 4K pocket camera, Mike's work using After Effects, and our favorite holiday movies (you will NOT agree with Josh's pick). Also, we were stumped trying to remember the name of a long-tenured 1990's SNL cast member so please let us know if you figure out who it was!

Did you know that Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack offers a childhood development program that promotes school readiness? In this podcast episode you'll hear first-hand from teachers and parents who have experienced the value that Head Start and Early Head Start provide our community!

The Crisis Center of Central NH helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking and elder abuse. Last year, they helped 1,755 victims and survivors in Merrimack County. Every October on the first Wednesday of the month, CCCNH hosts Walk a Mile in Their Shoes. WAM is a light-hearted event to raise awareness about very serious issues – domestic, sexual and gender violence. They encourage the community to walk to show solidarity, support survivors, and to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence in Merrimack County.

On this episode we talk with New American Scholars founder/president Riyah Patel to learn more about the important work of providing tutoring services for refugee students.

Learn more about this amazing event held last weekend at Keach Park in Concord New Hampshire!

Learn more about the upcoming Friends-a-Palooza event coming up on July 30th!

Kathleen Reardon, CEO of NH Center for Nonprofits tells us more about NH Gives, which takes place June 7-8.

Chris Emond, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Central NH joins us to provide updates on the latest with their organization.

Get the latest info about this year's Market Days Festival, thanks to an exclusive interview with Intown Concord's Event Coordinator Haylie Stoddard.

Concord nonprofit Hearts for Kindness does amazing work in the community and has an upcoming Mom Prom fundraiser! Listen to this episode featuring the organization's president Brenda Perkins.

In this episode of Community Conversations, Mike talks with Connor Spern, Outreach Services Coordinator for the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness. They discuss the Concord Homeless Resource Center, and the efforts to reach and assist Concord's homeless population.

On today's program we talk about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Granite State College) with its executive director and a program participant. It's a terrific program for 50+ age community members who want to pick up new hobbies and make new friends!

New Hampshire Humanities Executive Director Michael Haley Goldman joins us on this episode. He talks about his background that led him to his new position with NH Humanities, the role of humanities in our lives, and a lot more in this great discussion.

We've never had a show quite like this! We welcomed the storytelling guild to the ConcordTV studio to tell their favorite stories.

Join us as we learn more about the critical partnership between the Concord Police Department and Riverbend Community Mental Health and their efforts to improve their collaborative response to those suffering from a mental health crisis. Thank you to our guests Lisa Madden, President & CEO of Riverbend, and Concord Chief of Police Bradley Osgood.

Learn more about this great nonprofit that serves the Greater Concord community!

Intown Concord staff join us to talk about two fun upcoming events- Upstairs Downtown and Halloween Howl!

On the latest episode, we learn more from the event organizers about Concord Multicultural Festival on Sunday, September 19th. It'll have lots of entertainment, activities, and food that celebrate different cultures!

Learn more about Capital Arts Fest, coming to Concord from September 24-26!

Did you know there are a wide variety of affordable public transit options for Concord-area residents? Cindy Yanski, Regional Mobility Manager from Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties tells us about Capital Area Transit and other public transit opportunities.

ConcordTV video camp participants and volunteers tell us about the films they've been working on all week.

Intown Concord's 47th annual Market Days is coming up August 19, 20, 21! Learn more about this year's planned activities and visit www.marketdaysfestival.com for updated information.

On today's episode we meet the Chamber's newest staff members, learn about the upcoming Funds for Education Golf Tournament, and discuss upcoming in-person networking opportunities!

603 Legal Aid is a private, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to eligible, low-income people in New Hampshire. Learn more about the organization in this interview with Sonya Bellafant, Executive Director of 603 Legal Aid.