Author: The Hippo Press

Theater open

O’Neil Cinemas, 16 Orchard View Lane in Londonderry, opened to the movie-going public on Nov. 11, according to a press release. The new theater is in the location previously operated by O’Neil Cinemas and includes the Backstage Bistro & Lounge as well as 12 D-Box motion seats in one screening room and two Grand DLX Auditorium screening rooms, according to londonderry.oneilcinemas.com, where you can purchase tickets to movies.

New tradition

Nashua’s Great American Downtown will hold a Main Street Unwrapped event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, according to a press release. “Our downtown businesses will be working all week to decorate their windows — and on Saturday morning, we reveal the magic together. Join Santa, Olaf from Frozen and Great American Downtown as we stroll Main Street, remove the wrapping, and celebrate the start of the season. Many retailers will be offering seasonal specials and holiday treats,” according to the release, which described the event as a “brand new downtown tradition.” See downtownnashua.org.

NH Navigator

The Foundation for Healthy Communities sent a press release to remind residents during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, which runs through Jan. 15, that NH Navigator, “an initiative of the Foundation for Healthy Communities,” can offer free health insurance navigation services for state residents seeking a health care plan via the Federal Marketplace, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. For assistance call 1-877-211-NAVI or visit newhampshirenavigator.com. “Navigators can help consumers identify the plan that best aligns with their health needs and the price point that best fits their budget,” the release said.

Deer season

Firearms deer hunting season opened Nov. 12, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 7, in New Hampshire, according to nhfishgame.com, where you can find information on licenses, hunting rules and registering a harvest. “In Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) A, the northernmost in New Hampshire, the season closes on November 30,” the website said.

Correction

An item about the Queen City Improv comedy show on page 24 of the Oct. 30 issue of the Hippo incorrectly stated the admission price for the group’s Nov. 3 event at Stark Brewing Co. in Manchester. Admission costs $10 at the door (it is not free, as was incorrectly reported). Queen City Improv will return to Stark Brewing Co., 500 Commercial St. in Manchester, on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., when admission costs $10 at the door. See queencityimprov.com.

A New England contra dance with caller Tod Whittemore and music by Quindaro Plus will take place at the City-Wide Community Center, 17 Canterbury Road in Concord, on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. with beginners, singles and families welcome; see concordnhcontra.wordpress.com.

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 5 for a 10,000-square-foot addition to its facility at 24 Ferry Road in Nashua. “The expansion will include a state-of-the-art Humane Care Center, new and improved dog kennels, and additional training and multi-purpose rooms,” according to a Nov. 4 press release. See hsfn.org.

More food news

The New Hampshire Food Bank “is intensifying its fundraising efforts to address the anticipated statewide rise in food insecurity as the federal government shutdown persists,” as the shutdown has impacted funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to a Food Bank press release on Oct. 31 at its website, nhfoodbank.org. “The New Hampshire Food Bank has already increased food distribution by 26% year-over-year to meet the growing demand.” The NH Food Bank has a webpage — nhfoodbank.org/govshutdown — with information about SNAP, a food map of partner agencies throughout the state and links to information on mobile food banks and SNAP-recipients-specific mobile food banks. The page also features links on donating to the NH Food Bank.

Veterans Day parade

Manchester’s Veterans Day Parade will kick off changes to the city’s parade route, according to a press release from the Manchester Emergency Operations Center. “Beginning with the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2025, and all parades moving forward, the parade route will start at Bridge St and Elm St continuing south on Elm St and concluding at Elm St and Central St,” the release said. The parade steps off around 10:45 a.m., according to the police department.

To celebrate Veterans Day the city is also offering free parking to anyone with a Veteran plate at metered spaces in downtown Manchester, according to The MEDO Minute, the newsletter of the city of Manchester Economic Development office.

At the DMV

The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles is fully appointment-based as of Nov. 3, according to a press release from the state’s Department of Safety on Oct. 27. Go to dmv.nh.gov to make an appointment at one of the state’s 14 locations. “DMV staff will assist walk-in customers with finding appointments, including at other DMV locations if necessary,” the release said. “The busiest DMV locations in Concord, Manchester, Nashua and Epping will also offer appointments during extended hours until 5 p.m., twice a week. Additionally, a limited block of same-day appointments will be made available each day for customers with urgent transactions,” the release said. This new system is designed to reduce waiting times in DMV lobbies and manage customer flow more effectively, the release said.

The new exhibition “If You Had to Choose: Patriots and Loyalists in Revolutionary New Hampshire,” which “presents the stories of New Hampshire colonists in 1775 and 1776,” is on display now at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St. in Concord. Also on display is “Lafayette’s Visit to New Hampshire,” about the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 visit to the state, according to nhhistory.org. The Society is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Hive Mind: Nature Inspired Group Art” from the New England-based artist group NAV Arts will be on display through Dec. 27 at the New Hampshire Audubon’s Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way in Auburn. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. See nhaudubon.org.

The Friends of the Newfields Public Library will hold an antique and vintage item appraisal event called “What’s It Worth?” on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Brook Casino in the Showroom, 319 New Zealand Road in Seabrook, according to an email from organizers. The event is 18+, with no firearms allowed, up to three items per person and a fee by donation, the email said. See newfieldslibrary.org/whats-it-worth-2025