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This past Friday, November 14th 2008, the Concord NH Board of Realtors held its Annual Charity Auction.

This years proceeds were to benefit, for the second year in a row, The Womens Rape and Domestic Violence Center. The auction was held at the Holiday Inn, downtown Concord.

The Fund Raising Favorite started around 11:00 with registration and an Auction Preview. There were many great items....including lots of fun Gift Baskets. The item of most interest was a sharp looking Old Towne Kayack! It was very popular! There was a brief Business Meeting and then to the "fun"....

We had a delicious Buffet Lunch and a cash bar! Hmmm all of those people standing there are from my office!

Our enthusiastic Auctioneer, Paul Wilmott has generously donated his services every year to this worthy cause!

As you can see the Gift Baskets were very elaborate and very popular! The re-occurring theme seemed to be relaxing getaways for two!

As of today the Auction total has not been released but I am sure they did well. It lasted till after 4:00 PM and most people stayed till the very end!

This is an extremely popular event with local Realtors and I'll bet many are already preparing for next year!

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I often refer to the Millbrook Gallery as Concord's best kept secret.

It is a delightful place with ever changing exhibits (indoors and out). They feature local artists, host exhibits, partake in community events and offer a delightful escape for a Sunday afternoon!

This past weekend we went so that we could see some of the new outdoor exhibits....before Winter comes!

WOOLLY MAMMOUTH-Bob Shannahan

This is the guy I really wanted to see! He is life size and very impressive! He is made of cranberry, cattail, white clover, alder and sedge grass. His "toenails" are stones

It's in the eyes

This is called (of all things) THE HAND

THE CROWS-B Kirkpatrick

The artist really captured the angular edginess of crows....ready to swoop!

Granite and Bronze Pumpkins-William Royall

These were very real looking. They looked like the new breed of white pumpkins we are seeing this year.

This artist definitely has a sense of humor! His work is called:

PARACHUTIST- Nat Witschonke

or

LEG TABLE

This is an original"Natural Woman"

WOMAN OF THE WOODS- Joseph DeRobertis

There were many more sculptures to see and some wonderful displays of jewelry, glass blowing, sculpture and paintings. It was a peaceful and enjoyable visit. I will leave you with one of my favorites.

Galapagos Tortoise- Patrick Johnson

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There are those of you who may think I have a personal relationship or stock shares in the Mill Brook Gallery......I can assure you that is not the case! I just happen to really like the place.

We took a trip out there this past weekend (I will share the pictures in a later Blog) and I picked up some information on an "Event" next Saturday (October 11th ) being sponsored by the Concord Chamber of Commerce ( 224-2508). It is a "round robin" type of event great for the whole family and art lovers of all ages. Several area businesses are displaying art for the Public to view. There will be raffles, and refreshments at selected sites! (The gallery is having make your own sundaes)

There will be maps available at all locations!

LOCATIONS:

• BAGELWORKS-42 N.Main Street
• FRANKLIN PIERCE LAW CENTER-2 White Street
• KIMBALL-JENKINS SCHOOL OF ART- 266 N.Main
• LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN GALLERY 205- 205 N.Main
• MILL BROOK GALLERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN- 236 Hopkington Road
• NHTI-CONCORD'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY-31 College Drive
• ST.PAULS SCHOOL HARGATE GALLERY- 324 Plesant Street

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