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.

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.

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!