Category: News

Funds for Volunteer NH

Volunteer NH, “New Hampshire’s designated State Service Commission … a nonprofit dedicated to engaging communities to solve local challenges through volunteerism,” has received grants of nearly $3.2 million from AmeriCorps that “will expand where Volunteer NH has been providing statewide services for Granite Staters for over 25 Years,” according to a July 7 press release. “These grants allow organizations to recruit, train, and supervise AmeriCorps members who are providing services in NH to support education, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity,” the release said. “These AmeriCorps members will serve with a variety of organizations — City Year New Hampshire, Lakes Region Conservation Corps, Manchester Excels and SCA-New Hampshire Conservation Corps. Additionally, funding will be given to Archways in the form of a planning grant focused on housing resource supports. Learn more about New Hampshire service opportunities: servelearnearn-nh.org,” the release said.

Open gardens

The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program will take place Saturday, July 18, at seven private gardens that vary in size and plantings in Hillsborough and Merrimack counties, according to a press release. Go to gardenconservancy.org for details about each garden and to register to visit that garden (find registration fees and times on the website). Participating gardens include Our Country Garden in Hudson, Fiona’s Secret Garden in Manchester, New Shire Gardens in Manchester, Gardens of Yvonne Casimir in Milford, The Big Little Garden in Nashua, Longview Gardens in Pelham and Pages and Petals in Hooksett, the press release said. There are gardens in other New Hampshire towns also holding an open garden on Saturday, see the website for details.

The Gardens, open

The Gardens at Queen City Center, described as the indoor sister location to The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain in Goffstown, officially opened at 215 Canal St. in Manchesterwith a ribbon-cutting on July 7. “The event marked the launch of a new year-round weddings and private events venture,” the release said. See gardensatuncanoonuc.com.

ER open

Catholic Medical Center’s Nashua ER opened July 13, according to a press release. The freestanding emergency room at 338 Amherst St. in Nashua is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, “offering the same level of emergency care patients expect from a hospital-based emergency department,” the release said. “Community members are encouraged to seek care at Nashua ER for serious illnesses and injuries, including chest pain, stroke symptoms, breathing difficulties, severe abdominal pain, fractures, head injuries, and other medical emergencies,” the release said. See catholicmc.org.

Jerry!

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., according to a Capitol Center announcement last week. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. See ccanh.com.

The city of Concord will hold its next group hike with Trail Ranger Carl on Saturday, July 18, at 10 a.m. at Jim Hill Riverwalk (see map 2 at concordnh.gov/trails). “A variety of birds, deer & an occasional otter are often seen along the route, which will begin at the kiosk at the end of Runnels Road & follow the river to Daisy Beach & beyond. There are a couple of different length routes depending upon the group. Plan for a couple of hours. … Questions? Please contact Kearsten O’Brien at kobrien@concordnh.gov,” according to a city newsletter.

Catch the 1926 silent film The Johnstown Flood, presented with live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, Sunday, July 19, at the Wilton Town Hall Theatre, 40 Main St. in Wilton, according to a press release. The movie tells the story of the 1889 Pennsylvania flood, the release said. A $10 donation per person is suggested. Find the theater on Facebook for details.

“Quelle Horreur: Authors of Fear,” a program that “explores the world of horror through the voices of authors and artists connected to French-Canadian and Franco-American heritage,” will take place Thursday, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dana Center Room 1D at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, according to facnh.com/beliveau-arts-series. The program is part of the Beliveau Arts Series from the Franco American Centre and will feature moderator J. Edwin Buja (author) in conversion with J-F. Deubeau (author), Tony Tremblay (author) and François Vaillancourt (illustrator), according to a press release.

The Craftworkers Guild will hold an indoor yard sale of craft supplies and equipment on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oliver Kendall House, 5 Meetinghouse Road in Bedford (house at the bottom of the parking lot at the Bedford Public Library), according to an email from the guild. The sale will feature yarn, fabric, beads, jewelry supplies, papercraft, needlecraft, books, patterns and more, the email said.

10-year plan

The National Park Service approved New Hampshire’s 10-year historic preservation plan, which is available to view at nhdhr.dncr.nh.gov, according to a N.H. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources press release on June 29. “According to the NHDHR, which serves as the state’s historic preservation office, ‘New Hampshire’s 10-Year Preservation Plan’ provides a snapshot of the current status of historic preservation in New Hampshire, looks back at what’s been happening statewide, and ‘looks forward with a vision vital to preserving New Hampshire’s identity,’” the release said. The plan identifies four goals: “increase public awareness and appreciation of historic properties and special places for their influence in the economic vitality, sense of place, and identity at the state and local level;” “Broaden content, availability and use of training opportunities, while expanding access to existing information and guidance;” “Incorporate and strengthen historic preservation as an element in local, regional, state and federal decision-making, ensuring its role as a critical part of interdisciplinary planning efforts,” and “Expand the use and availability of existing funding and incentives and promote the creation of new funding and incentives for historic and cultural resources,” the release said.

Make a game

Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway in Derry, will hold its “first-ever Game Jam” on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to derrypl.org, where you can sign up. “Join forces with others to make a team, and then work together to make your very own board game! After 5 hours of design up, compare notes with the other teams, and show off and play the games you’ve made! Lunch will be provided. Families are encouraged to attend together, but all children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult,” the website said.

Master class & concert

Broadway touring performer and Manchester Community Music School alumna Rachel Pantazis will be at the school to offer a master class and a concert performance on Thursday, Aug. 13, according to a school newsletter. Musical theater performers can register by July 15 at mcmusicschool.org to be considered for participation in the class, which will run from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 13. The concert, “Rachel Pantazis: A Homecoming,” will take place Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., according to the website, where you can purchase “pay what you can” tickets. Pantazis “has built an exciting professional career as a New York City-based actor, vocalist, and teaching artist,” according to the newsletter. “Most recently, she completed the international tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory across Asia, performing as Grandma Georgina/Oompa Loompa Puppeteer and understudying Mrs. Teavee. She has also toured North America as Meg March in Little Women, performed in regional theaters across the East Coast, worked as a production singer with Carnival Cruise Line, and now teaches voice while inspiring young performers throughout NYC.”

The 10th Annual Swim With a Mission, which raises money for veterans services organizations, will take place Saturday, July 11, at Wellington State Park in Bristol featuring 1K, 5K and 10K individual swims as well as a 10K team relay and a 5K team memorial swim, according to a post on the organization’s Facebook page. See swam.org/swim26 to register and for details.

Center for the Arts in New London, centerfortheartsnh.org, will celebrate Arts Week 2026 from Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 19, with events in the Lake Sunapee Region and the theme “Serenity, Joy and Roots,” according to a press release. This weekend’s events include trivia night at Hoptimystic Brewing in Sunapee Harbor on Thursday, July 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and events at The Livery in Sunapee Harbor including an opening reception on Friday, July 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. of “Naturally New England Art & Photography Show”; a sing-along with the Ukudaylies on Saturday, July 12, from 3 to 5 p.m., and “Lake Nights & Gallery Lights: Ladies Night with Brooks Hubbard” on Sunday, July 13, at 6 p.m. (tickets required). See centerfortheartsnh.org/arts-week-2026 for a complete schedule.

Swim with a Mission will also take part in Mission 250, a celebration at Tuscan Village in Salem on Sunday, July 12, from 2 to 9 p.m. featuring military flyovers and demonstrations, a car show, a fireworks display, food trucks, live music, raffles and silent auctions hosted by SWAM and more, according to a press release. “Visitors can also test their strength, endurance, and determination during the Mission 250 Fitness Challenge, hosted by Drive Custom Fit at Tuscan Village from 3 to 5 p.m.,” the release said. See swam.org and tuscanvillagesalem.com.