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Community works together for our Troops Overseas
Military
Saturday March 6, 2010
After reading an article in THE TELEGRAPH about a project initiated by MooreMart, an organization which sends gift packages to members of the Armed Forces, the residents of Hunt Community, a retirement home in Nashua, got busy. One resident contacted Jeff, the Manager of GreenStreets USA Inc.
Movie Night at Christ the King Lutheran Church
Local
Saturday March 6, 2010
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3 Lutheran Drive in Nashua, is hosting Movie Night on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 with a 5:30 pm Soup Supper - Open to the Public. Christ the King Lutheran Church’s Faith Exploration and Church in Society Ministries are cohosting a viewing of “For the Bible Tells Me So,” a 2007 American documentary film directed by Daniel G.
Hollis resident Alexandra Lorden is named to university dean’s list
Scholars
Saturday March 6, 2010
Category: Community New Email: klorden1@tds.net Location Hollis,NH Phone 603 465-9699 Medianame: Mediacaption: Mediacredit: Title/Headline: HOLLIS RESIDENT ALEXANDRA LORDEN IS NAMED TO UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST Hollis,NH (March 4,2010) - Alexandra Lorden, daughter of Dana and Kristen Lorden of Hollis, NH, received academic honors at Northeastern University by making the University’s Dean’s List for the Fall semester 2009.
Local Pediatricians Give Books to Patients in Honor of Dr. Seuss
Health News
Saturday March 6, 2010
Nashua, NH--Oh the Places You’ll Go! With a nod to Dr.
Teen Volunteers from Humane Society for Greater Nashua Recognized
Charity News
Saturday March 6, 2010
TrackAhead.com has recognized the successful teen volunteer program at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua as part of their ongoing written series promoting outstanding community service initiatives involving young adults nationwide.
Trip to NYC Sponsored by the Hollis Woman’s Club!
Clubs
Monday March 1, 2010
The Hollis Woman’s Club is sponsoring a spring bus trip to New York City on Saturday, June 5th and it is open to everyone! For $60 you get a round trip luxury bus ride, map and guidebook, bus gratuity and surprises!
“Meet the Candidates” Night in Litchfield
Clubs
Sunday February 28, 2010
The Litchfield Women’s Club will present “Meet the Candidates” Night on Friday, March 5th at Campbell High School. The evening will offer Litchfield residents an opportunity learn more about each candidate running for a Town office, and hear their views as well on pertinent issues.
Full Moon Margarita Madness Event to Benefit Marguerite’s Place
Charity News
Friday February 26, 2010
The Friends of Marguerite’s Place invites the public to join them on Sunday, February 28th at Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant in Nashua for a special Full Moon Margarita Madness event in their lounge that evening. Margarita’s has graciously chosen Marguerite’s Place, a nonprofit transitional housing and supportive services program for homeless women in crisis and their children, as the recipient of their monthly Full Moon Margarita Madness events on January 30th, February 28th, and March 30th.
Thank you letters
Friday February 26, 2010
On behalf of the Friends of Marguerite’s Place and the staff, Board, and residents of Marguerite’s Place, I would like to extend our utmost appreciation to Eileen Beckhardt Freedman, owner of Beckonings of Nashua for her generosity and kindness in partnering with our organization once again this year for a pre-Valentine’s fundraiser at Beckonings. Eileen invited us to host a reception at her shop on Thursday, February 11th and provided a beautiful raffle item as well.
“Ultimate Play Date” schedule announced
Clubs
Friday February 26, 2010
NASHUA – Parents of children age birth to five are invited to get out of the house and connect with other parents at the Ultimate Free Play Date” program offered by the Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua. The program, which offers young children the opportunity learn socialization skills, have fun and make friends also serves as a bonding experience between parent and child and serves as an ideal way for parents to reduce stress, share experiences and develop resources to enrich the parenting experience.
“Circle of Parents™” parent support group schedule announced
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 24, 2010
NASHUA – The “Circle of Parents™” parent support group will meet every other week in March beginning March 9. This on-going parent discussion group offers support and educational resources for parents having children of any age.
“Dad’s Night Out: Fathers & Sons” workshop offered
Local
Wednesday February 24, 2010
NASHUA – The relationship between fathers and sons is unique…it changes from adoration as a youngster to competition as an adolescent. How can men adjust to the challenges that boys present?
“Supercharge Your Child’s Learning” workshop offered
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 24, 2010
NASHUA – Every day offers your child the chance to learn something new. Learning can be fun when you make the connection at home to real-life situations.
Encouraging Young Child to Read at Home Workshop Offered
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 24, 2010
NASHUA – Babies and toddlers who are exposed to books can increase their interest and skill levels. Find out how you can help your child build their reading skills at a special free workshop offered on Tuesday, March 16 by the Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua.
“Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Brain” workshop offered
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 24, 2010
NASHUA – Discover what is known about brain development in children from conception through age six and how it affects your child at a free workshop presented by the Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua. This interactive workshop will teach the five things you can do to improve your child’s brain development as well as the importance of positive relationships on a child’s early brain development.
Military
Sunday February 21, 2010
PFC Eric J. LaVigne of Nashua, NH graduated from Marine Corps basic training at Parris Island on November 13, 2009.
Building the Skills that Build Social Capital,
Youth-Education
Saturday February 20, 2010
Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.
YMCA to offer NFL Flag Football League for kids
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 17, 2010
The Merrimack YMCA is pleased to offer an NFL Co-ed Flag Football league for boys and girls ages 5-12 years old. The program is designed so that every child plays the game.
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 17, 2010
The Adult Learning Center recently announced that the following students passed their GED tests: Isabel Valez-Nashua Daniel J,. McShea-Hollis Cassandra J.
Milford Ski Day at Pat’s Peak on Tues March 9
Local
Friday February 12, 2010
Savings up to 57%. Milford Middle School Enrichment Program is sponsoring a fundraising Milford Ski Day at Pats Peak on Tuesday March 9 (no school day).
Milford Middle School Enrichment Course Prices Reduced
Youth-Education
Friday February 12, 2010
The Milford Middle School Enrichment Program is now registering for the March-April Courses and classes start on Monday March 1. In response to the economic slowdown, course fees have been reduced by 20% and there is no fee for service courses and Wii and Fitness.
YMCA Offers Day Camp During February Vacation Week
Youth-Education
Thursday February 11, 2010
What are your kids doing February school vacation? Why not send them to the YMCA?
Good-bye Polio – Thanks Rotary and Bill Gates
Clubs
Thursday February 11, 2010
In celebration of Rotary International’s 105th anniversary the Hudson Litchfield Rotary Club, along with Rotary Clubs worldwide, is currently working to raise $200 million toward a $355 million challenge grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to eradicate polio globally. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization in developing countries where polio continues to infect and paralyze children.
Fairview celebrates “Employee of the Year 2009”
Seniors News
Wednesday February 10, 2010
Esther is such an asset to our facility. She has such a calm and quiet approach about her.
Milford Ski Day at Pat’s Peak on Tues March 9
Local
Wednesday February 10, 2010
Savings up to 57%. Milford Middle School Enrichment Program is sponsoring a fundraising Milford Ski Day at Pats Peak on Tuesday March 9 (no school day).
Local
Wednesday February 10, 2010
Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library, Wilton NH announces the Tenth Annual Fines for Food collection throughout the month of February. All money collected will go to the Open Cupboard Pantry, an emergency food source for the people of Wilton, Greenville, and Lyndeborough.
New Milford Middle School Enrichment Courses
Youth-Education
Friday February 5, 2010
The March-April Milford Middle School Enrichment Course Brochure will be mailed home on Saturday. Registration deadline is Monday Feb 15 and classes start on Monday March 1.
Beckonings Hosts Valentine’s “Shop for the Cause” Event to Benefit Marguerite’s Place
Charity News
Friday February 5, 2010
Beckonings of Nashua invites the public to “Shop for the Cause” on February 11, 12 and 13 at their 221 Main Street shop, and have earmarked a portion of all sales to be donated to Marguerite’s Place. This special shopping event will kick off on the evening of Thursday, February 11 with music, raffle, hors d’ oeuvres, wine and cheese from 5 to 8 p.
NAMI 12-week class on mental illness starts March 8th
Health
Friday February 5, 2010
NASHUA- The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Nashua affiliate, will be offering a free 12 week Family to Family Education course for family and friends of individuals with serious mental illness. We explore issues such as: What do I do if there is a crisis?
Milford Delayed Opening Program on Feb 10
Youth-Education
Friday February 5, 2010
A Delayed Opening Program for both Elementary and Middle School students is being offered on Weds. Feb 10 beginning at 7 am.
Verna Jean Antonelli enrolled in internship with the British BBC TV network
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 3, 2010
Verna Jean Antonelli a junior at NYU majoring in TV/Film, is enrolled in an internship program with the BBC TV network of London, England. Verna Jean is attending the London campus of NYU for the spring semester.
Cash For Gold Sunday Feb 7 at Consigning for Good
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 3, 2010
Gold is at an all-time high price! Do you have old gold jewelry you’d love to turn into cash?
Auction with 130 items Ends Sunday Feb 7
Youth-Education
Wednesday February 3, 2010
4th Annual Milford Middle School Enrichment Winter Online Auction ends on Sunday Feb 7. The auction has 130 plus items to bid on including a one month family membership to Hampshire Hills, lift tickets to five ski areas, gift certificates to Rustic Leaf, Elisha’s, Union Street Grill, Yankee Chef, Humble Pie and more!
AARP Tax-Aide Provides Free Tax Assistance and Preparation
Local
Saturday January 30, 2010
Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low- and middle- income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available from AARP Tax-Aide from February 1 through April 15. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service.
Local
Friday January 29, 2010
As part of strategic planning efforts around local community transportation, the Souhegan Valley Transportation Collaborative (SVTC) and the Nashua Regional Planning Commission recently conducted a survey. Souhegan Valley residents who completed a survey form were eligible to enter a “raffle” for a $50 gift certificate to one of four local shopping destinations on the Souhegan Valley Rides bus route.
Greater Nashua Asset Building Coalition offers free tax filing service
Local
Thursday January 28, 2010
(Nashua, NH) – To help local working individuals and families attain financial stability, the Greater Nashua Asset Building Coalition (GNABC) is offering free income tax preparation at four area locations beginning this Saturday, January 30th. Volunteers trained by the IRS and AARP will assist filers with preparing their 2009 federal income tax returns and help determine whether they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Complimentary Valentine’s Day Special
Local
Thursday January 28, 2010
Feedback: Complimentary Valentine’s Day Special Sunday, February 14, 11:30-12:30 Zaanti Yoga and Meditation Studio Zaanti Yoga Studio’s T’ai Chi instructor, Denise Dumas, offers a complimentary introduction to T’ai Chi. Introduce someone you love to T’ai Chi.
Youth-Education
Friday January 22, 2010
The Adult Learning Center recently announced that the following students passed their GED tests: n Denae M. Soucy, Nashua n Joseph S.
“Circle of Parents” parent support group schedule announced
Clubs
Thursday January 21, 2010
NASHUA – A “Circle of Parents” parent support group has been scheduled to meet every other week beginning Tuesday, January 26 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua. This on-going parent discussion group offers support and educational resources for parents having children of any age.
“Dad’s Night Out: On Being a Father” workshop offered
Local
Thursday January 21, 2010
NASHUA – As a father, you play many important roles in the family. Explore your role as “father” in raising children and discover what children learn from dads that are different from what they learn from mom.
Bidding For Good Auction to Support Teens Begins on Fri Jan 15
Local
Thursday January 14, 2010
4th Annual Milford Middle School Enrichment Winter Online Auction includes ski tickets to Waterville Valley, Ragged Mountain and Pats Peak plus a one month Family membership to Hampshire Hills and box seats to the Fishers Cats. Also hotel overnights, hair cuts, massages and restaurant certificates.
YMCA Child Care Parent Information Night
Local
Wednesday January 13, 2010
Parents are invited to attend an information night on January 27th from 6:00 to 7:00pm to learn about the Merrimack YMCA’s child care programs for the 2010/2011 school year. A short presentation will begin at 6:15.
Local VFW post works hard for the community
Military
Wednesday January 13, 2010
Although the Hollis VFW Post is relatively new (founded in 1992) and small (48 members) with 7 members active, it does a lot for the community and veterans of Hollis and Brookline. Teaming up with the Brookline American Legion, the two organizations cover the two towns with great interaction as they have members who belong to both groups.
Kaklamanos Awarded M.S. in Civil Engineering
Scholars
Saturday January 9, 2010
James Kaklamanos, 23, of Nashua, has been awarded a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. His thesis is entitled “Model Validations, Comparisons, and Issues of the Next Generation Attenuation (NGA) Relations for Predicting Earthquake Ground Motions.
Seniors News
Thursday January 7, 2010
100 years is 36,526 days (including 25 leap years ), or 52,597,440 minutes. But for one Nashua resident it’s been a life time.
Youth-Education
Thursday January 7, 2010
If your future depends on more education but you need help finding a new career direction and brushing up on academic skills, the GET READY FOR COLLEGE program is designed for you. And now you receive a college credit at the Nashua Community College when you complete GET READY FOR COLLEGE.
Parenting Talk on Weds Jan 13 at Milford Middle School
Youth-Education
Thursday January 7, 2010
Parent-to-Parent presents the third of a series of five parent-planned interactive talks for all local parents of elementary and middle school students on Weds Jan 13. The talk will be held at the Milford Middle School from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
New Milford Middle School Enrichment Courses
Youth-Education
Thursday January 7, 2010
The Jan/Feb Milford Middle School Enrichment Courses started this week and students may continue to sign-up. The Program is PCP- parent is contacted if a student does not arrive at the program.
Thank You from Marguerite’s Place
Thank you letters
Thursday January 7, 2010
On behalf of the staff, residents and board of Marguerite’s Place, I would like to thank all those who lent their generous support to our nonprofit organization with their attendance at the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Business After Hours event on December 9th at the Estabrook Grill and the donation of much needed personal care and household items for our residents. Marguerite’s Place is a nonprofit transitional housing and supportive services program for homeless women in crisis and their children.
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