May 14: Join Families in Transition annual 5K Walk Against Hunger

read more…: May 14: Join Families in Transition annual 5K Walk Against Hunger

The 5K walk starts in Veteran’s Park in Manchester, NH at 12 p.m. and walkers will journey past several of the organization’s programs in the Manchester Downtown area. The event raises critical funding that supports the various programs and services offered by Families in Transition to address food insecurity, homelessness, and the growing need for affordable housing.

Manchester Proud seeking student volunteer award nominations

read more…: Manchester Proud seeking student volunteer award nominations

Manchester Proud has announced its first annual Student Volunteer Awards, in recognition of outstanding student volunteers who demonstrate a deep commitment to impacting the lives of others and the greater Manchester Community. Four awards will be granted, and all students who attend Manchester public high schools are eligible to apply.

Transit To Trails program launch May 7: Catch an MTA bus for $5 and hit local hiking trails, parks

read more…: Transit To Trails program launch May 7: Catch an MTA bus for $5 and hit local hiking trails, parks

“MTA is excited to partner with the Nature Conservancy in order to bring this pilot program to life,” said Mike Whitten, executive director of the Manchester Transit Authority. “Connecting passengers with natural spaces like our state parks and forests offers so many benefits and we’re thrilled to do our part to eliminate transportation as a barrier to access for members of our community.”

May 7: The return of free comic book day at Double Midnight Comics

read more…: May 7: The return of free comic book day at Double Midnight Comics

After two years off due to the pandemic the Double Midnight Comics Free Comic Book Day Extravaganza returns on Saturday May 7. Regarded as one of New England’s biggest Free Comic Book Day parties the Double Midnight event features guest artists, movie cars, the country’s biggest costume contest, free giveaways and more! 

NH musical theatre student heads to NYC to compete in international competition

read more…: NH musical theatre student heads to NYC to compete in international competition

Local musical theater student is off to New York City to battle for the final prize in the Teen Popular Voice Category in the Music International Grand Prix Competition. As a musical theater veteran with Broadway hopes for her future, Souhegan High School junior Autumn Fichera’s success so far in the competition has her in the spotlight!

‘KooKooLand’ author Gloria Norris to speak May 4 in Manchester about ‘Truth and Consequences’

read more…: ‘KooKooLand’ author Gloria Norris to speak May 4 in Manchester about ‘Truth and Consequences’

Gloria Norris, Manchester native and author of the riveting memoir “KooKooLand,”  will be the featured speaker on Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at the Derryfield Restaurant, 625 Mammoth Road, part of a speaker series by the NH Center for Public Interest Journalism, a non-profit news enterprise connected with InDepthNH.org.

Community College System of NH’s ApprenticeshipNH Program and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center launch healthcare pre-apprenticeship program for high school students

read more…: Community College System of NH’s ApprenticeshipNH Program and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center launch healthcare pre-apprenticeship program for high school students

ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce program of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), River Valley Community College (RVCC) in Claremont, New Hampshire and Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), New Hampshire’s only academic medical center, have partnered to create an innovative pre-apprenticeship program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.

NH Council on Developmental Disabilities hiring public health workers to assist aging and disabled

read more…: NH Council on Developmental Disabilities hiring public health workers to assist aging and disabled

The New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities is soliciting requests for proposals (RFPs) for use of a maximum of $83,569 in federal funds for fiscal support for the recruiting, hiring and training of public health workers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future public health challenges (this may include temporary staffing and/or independent contractors).

This Side of the Sun: April 11 art exhibition & conversation with Ukrainian-born artist Katya Roberts

read more…: This Side of the Sun: April 11 art exhibition & conversation with Ukrainian-born artist Katya Roberts

An exhibition by Ukrainian-American artist Katya Roberts entitled “This Side of the Sun” is now open at Bethany Covenant Church, 1 Covenant Way, in Bedford. An artist’s reception is planned for April 11 from 6-8 p.m., An Evening for Ukraine: Art Exhibition and Conversation. 

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