Author: The Hippo Press

Scam warning

The Manchester Police Department sent out a March 18 press release about a “Fraudulent ‘Notice of Hearing’ Scam.” “The scam appears in the form of a very realistic-looking ‘Notice of Hearing,’ which falsely claims the recipient committed a traffic violation and owes a fine. The document also indicates a scheduled hearing date and offers an option to resolve the matter by paying the fine. These notices are not legitimate. The fraudulent documents include a QR code directing recipients to submit payment. Residents should not scan the QR code or send any money in response to these notices,” the release said. The documents include a misspelling of Hillsborough and an incorrect court seal, the release said. “Anyone who receives one of these notices should disregard it. If you believe you may have been a victim of this scam, please contact police at 603-668-8711,” the release said.

Taco Tour

Taco Tour Manchester has a 2026 date — the annual celebration of tacos will take place Thursday, May 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Manchester. More than 100 restaurants will be selling tacos for $3 each, according to tacotourmanchester.com, where you can find updates on the event.

GenXpo

The band The Bald Eagles will be playing at the second annual GenXpo — described as “An expo in Nashua, N.H., for Generation X, Baby Boomers and beyond!” — on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St. in Nashua, according to the event’s Facebook page. The event is free to attend and will feature vendors related to “health and wellness, financial planning, home improvement and more to explore. There will also be short educational presentations,” the post said.

Rotating exhibit

The Art Gallery at Rivier University in Nashua is currently presenting “Pairings,” a rotating exhibition featuring two artworks of varying media presented side by side with a new pairing each week, according to a press release. The exhibition will run through May 1, the release said. “Drawing primarily from the University’s permanent collection, the exhibition welcomes visitors with two striking works displayed at the center of the gallery. … A digital slideshow complements each weekly pairing, offering expanded context including artist biographies, insights into the creative process, and information on the techniques used to bring them to life,” the release said. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the Rivier University campus, 435 S. Main St. in Nashua. See rivier.edu/artgallery.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum will host a workshop “Ready to Launch: A Woman’s Boating Class” at the Goodhue Boat Co. in Wolfeboro on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., designed for both novice and experienced boaters, according to a press release. Registration costs $35; see nhbm.org.

The Southern New Hampshire Skating Club will present its annual Ice Revue, themed “City Life,” at JFK Coliseum in Manchester on Saturday, March 28, at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for seniors and children, and are available at snhsc.com and at the door, according to a press release.

Learn how to make Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter eggs, on Saturday, March 28, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the New Hampshire School of Languages and Arts, 3J Taggart Drive in Nashua. Register by emailing mariabronfine@gmail.com.

Slow down

Penalties for driving 100 miles per hour or more went up on Jan. 1 and could also result in higher insurance premium costs, according to a March 9 press release from the State of New Hampshire Insurance Department. A first offense for driving 100 miles per hour or greater has a minimum fine of $750 “plus penalty assessment and a mandatory 90-day license suspension,” the release said. “A subsequent offense carries a minimum $1,000 fine plus penalty assessment and a license suspension ranging from 90 days to one year,” the release said. The press release also warns that “a conviction involving extreme speed may result in higher premium costs or changes to underwriting carrier.” See the law, RSA 265:79, at gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXI/265/265-79.htm.

Good bugs

The Garden Club of Deerfield will hold a presentation on “Beneficial Insects: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs and the Truth About the Rest” on Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Deerfield Town Hall, according to an email from the club. The event is free to attend. See deerfieldgardenclub.com.

Old tech

The United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for old, working smartphones and laptops for its Tech Connect United digital access program, according to a Feb. 26 press release. The United Way is collecting unlocked Android or iPhone smartphones in working condition, preferably with a charger, and working laptops, Windows or Mac, that have a charger and are less than eight to 10 years old, the release said. Drop off items at United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad St. in Nashua, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See unitedwaynashua.org/digital-literacy for more about the United Way’s digital programs.

Historic sites

Eight properties across the state have been added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic places, according to a Feb. 25 press release from the New Hampshire Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. The newly added locations are the Baptist Meeting House in Salisbury (built in 1794), United Methodist Church in Alexandria (built in 1819), the Brookline Community Church (1838), Riddle House in Manchester (circa 1844), the Deerfield Historical Society Museum (circa 1850), the South Weare Union Church (completed in 1876), Camp Kuwiyan on Lake Winnipesauke (buildings date from 1905 through 1930) and the Littleton Regional Hospital (main building constructed in 1906), the release said. Find the State Register of Historic Places as well as information on how to nominate a property at nhdhr.dncr.nh.gov.

“Mixing It Up,” an exhibit featuring art by Sandy Steen Bartholomew, Anne Boedecker, Joy Malcolm, Adele Sanborn, and Becky Sawyer, will open Saturday, March 21, and run through Saturday, April 25, at Two Villages Art Society, 846 Main Street in Contoocook, with an opening reception featuring the artists, refreshments and music by pianist Craig Fahey on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. See twovillagesart.org.

NH Roller Derby will hold a meet and greet for those interested in checking out the sport on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Ballers Association, 3 Sundial Ave. in Manchester, according to nhrollerderby.com.

Tickets are on sale now for Spooky World’s Halfway to Halloween, slated for Saturday, May 2, starting at 7 p.m. at Mel’s Funway Park in Litchfield. The event features haunted houses, DJ and dancing, festival food, jousting competitions and more, according to an email about the event. See melsfunwaypark.com.