Happy John Stark Day! Who’s ready to rise to the Stark Park pop-up cafe challenge?

Sunday, January 19, 2025Monday, April 25, 2016

Facebook reminded me that two years ago I had this crazy idea for a summer “pop-up cafe” series that would simultaneously build community, provide charity donations for up to 10 organizations, allow youth in need of summer employment to work on a worthy community endeavor, and allow established and emerging restaurant and catering companies a chance to explore some new offerings or expose a new market to their food.

Manchester Judge Armand Capistran Was My Hero

Sunday, January 19, 2025Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Sunshine Week promoting open government came and went last month. Since InDepthNH.org has declared a news emergency in New Hampshire, the indie non-profit news site has decided every week should be Sunshine Week, and every day Sunshine Day. To that end, they have launched a series called “Sunshine Second,” examples of how officials respond to requests for public information. Here is one such offering by publisher Nancy West.

You’re invited: Stay in the loop with Old Sol Music Hall monthly gatherings

Sunday, January 19, 2025Monday, April 18, 2016

Old Sol is announcing the first in a series of monthly gatherings, the first one set for April 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Alpha Loft, 844 Elm St. in Manchester, NH.

E4K fundraiser: Join Vivian Beer for random acts of bicycle racks

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, April 11, 2016

Join Vivian Beer, winner of “Ellen’s Design Challenge Season 2” on April 16 and 17 for Random Act’s Endure4Kindness, Manchester’s contribution to this 24-hour global event in which participants choose an activity, and raise money for the non-profit from their local communities.

Globe CEO and Saint Anselm grad Michael Sheehan to deliver commencement address

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, April 7, 2016

The ceremony will be held on May 21 at 2 p.m. at Saint Anselm College, and will include the awarding of three honorary degrees to individuals who have excelled in their fields: Sister Maxyne Schneider, Paul Montrone and Charles Pollard.

Building on Hope: Behind the scenes of MPAL’s extreme makeover

Sunday, January 19, 2025Tuesday, April 5, 2016

The Construction Team for Manchester Police Athletic League’s “extreme makeover” gets right to business, taking stock of what brought them here: Completing the million-dollar Building On Hope renovation project that will bring the MPAL building up to code and up to speed for the next generation of neighborhood kids, who are this city’s legacy.

Lead the Way open house April 2 highlights equestrian program for at-risk girls

Sunday, January 19, 2025Saturday, April 2, 2016

On Saturday the public is invited to come and see what it’s all about during an open house at the farm in Raymond, at 119 Langford Road, from 2-4 p.m. for pony rides, raffles and the official ribbon cutting for a therapeutic equestrian program designed to help at-risk girls.

Mayor delivers budget address, highlights gains and challenges for 2017

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Mayor Ted Gatsas delivered his seventh budget address on Tuesday night at City Hall, starting off by calling out the state for “downshifting” expenses to municipalities, and pointing out a funding increase in the proposed school budget.

‘A Bad Year for Tomatoes’: Majestic dishes up final dinner theatre of the season

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, March 21, 2016

The Majestic Theatre will present the comedic dinner theatre presentation of “A Bad Year For Tomatoes” on April 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Executive Court Banquet Facility.

Tickets available for annual Chamber Citizen of the Year dinner

Sunday, January 19, 2025Friday, March 11, 2016

The GMCC will announce the 2015 Citizen of the Year honoree prior to the Annual Dinner. This year’s dinner will be held on April 14, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel, Manchester. Since 1954, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has presented one outstanding individual with the Citizen of the Year award. This outstanding group of individuals has been paramount in shaping the local community through the history of Manchester and the region. The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship in the community, while demonstrating exemplary vision, civic pride and commitment to the betterment of society.

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