Amherst NH Concerts in the Library,  The Amherst Town Library is located in the heart of Amherst Village and hosts Sunday concerts as follows. Sunday Concerts at the Amherst Town Library, Amherst Village NH. November 6, 2011, 5 PM Anna Boardman Concern Series Presents Jazz First January 8, 4 PM Wildes Dreams musicians Alice Johnson and Andy Holiner in Concert February 12, 201 4 PM United State Air Force Bay State Winds March 18, 2012 4 PM Celtic Celebration Aubric Dionne and piper Runion-Barefoot in Concert April 15, 2012, 5 PM New Hampshire Master Chorale in Concert with Music Director Dan Perkins Relax and enjoy in Amherst Village NH. 09/30/2011

Yes, men do ask for directions.  Maybe not by pulling into the local convenience store or gas station, but just this week I was stopped by three different folks (2 women and 1 man) and asked for directions in Amherst, NH.  Our little Village of Amherst can be a bit tricky for folks new to the area. I remember VIVIDLY the first two weeks of life here in the Granite State.  I moved from Houston, TX to Amherst, NH in 1990.  Vermont may have more cows than people, but New Hampshire is where those cows defined the road paths on their way up to Vermont.  To me, every road looked exactly the same...2 lanes, twisty, trees on both sides and no street signs...and almost no nighttime street lights.    When I moved to NH, I got lost almost EVERY SINGLE DAY.  In 1990, there were no cell phones, no G... 05/08/2011

Figuring Out Four-Way Stops and Round-Abouts: Just Whose Turn Is It Anyway?  After You, Oh No, No, After You! Driver's Ed - We all either endured that course, or somehow found the loop-hole that allowed us to skip over the course and advance straight to the actual driving test.  I was a skipper, but that was "back in the day" when, in South Carolina, we got a driver's permit at 15 and a full-blown, no restrictions, Driver's License at 16, no driver's ed necessary.  My 17 year old daughter still doesn't have her Driver's License.  No interest, too few driving hours, whatever, she doesn't have it.  In NH, Driver's Ed is a must, and 40 hours of documented practice-driving hours are also a must before a license can be issued.  With college starting in just 116 days (but who's counting), I'm... 05/01/2011

  Amherst, NH PTA’s Production of Music Man Not To Be Missed April 14 – 17, 2011Souhegan High School Auditorium   TheAmherst, NH PTA kicked off theirSpring performance of The Music Man, a musical Directed byDave Ostrowski and Kevin Linkroum, Music Direction by Jim Emmond, Choreographyby Liz Calabria, Adviser to the Directors - Alan Kaplan, Producers JackieO'Dowd and Rita Piotrowski. The Music Man is a classic comedic musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story byWillson and Franklin Lacey.  The story isabout a con man, Harold Hill who masquerades as a boys’ band leader and trickslocal families to buy instruments and books….then skips town with everyone’smoney.  The prim librarian, Marian, seesold Harold for what he is.  The lovestory unfolds when Harold he... 04/14/2011

  New Hampshire's Freshest Local Products Available at Earthward Natural Foods, Amherst, NH As a follow-up to yesterday’s Buy-Local post about Earthward Natural Foods and Co-Op located at 42 Route 101A, Amherst, NH  03031, 603-673-4322, I want to post a listing of the New Hampshire-produced products that Earthward carries.  I’ve also added links to the producer’s sites so that you can get even more information about regional availability of fresh, organic and natural products.    You don’t see a product listed that you think is amazing?  Give Chick Weatherbee a call at Earthward and let him know about a product you’d like to see carried in his Amherst, NH store. Ok, it’s now Friday…..go support your local business owners, buy some local, organic or fresh farmed foods at Earthward Natura... 03/25/2011

  Thursday is Buy Local Day – InSideNH salutes Earthward Natural Foods in Amherst, NH Thursday is Buy Local Day – InSideNH focuses this week’s Buy-Local blog post on Natural and Organic Grocery Stores with a spotlight on Earthward Natural Foods and Co-Op located at 42 Route 101A, Ponemah Farms Plaza, Amherst, NH  03031, 603-673-4322, www.earthwardnatural.com.   “You are what you eat”, now that’s an adage we’ve all heard and one that seems to carry some weight these days as we learn more and more about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organism), Preservatives and Hormones in our food supply.  I’d like to take this old adage a step further and say, “You are what your food eats”.   Let me explain. Over the last year, I’ve put a serious effort into finding greener ways to feed my family and I’ve ... 03/24/2011

  Thursday is Buy Local Day – InSideNH focuses on Amherst, NH  Coffee Shops and Coffee Roasters and salutes A&E Coffee and Tea   Ahhhh, Coffee.  Around the world, so many of us start (and end) our day with a cup ‘o Joe.  I’m with ya!  I love that first cup of coffee….and usually take my first sip standing at the counter beside the pot.  I actually tried a diet one time that was “anti-coffee”.  What!  That lasted 2 days. Just like research that shows drinking a glass of wine each day can have positive health impacts, drinking coffee, in moderation, has positive impacts on my well-being.   As a corollary, I think my friends and family appreciate the “happier Caroline” after I have coffee in the morning! I have been in pursuit of a perfect coffee blend for the last year or so.  In addition... 03/10/2011