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.