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Polaris unveils new playground
read more…: Polaris unveils new playgroundPolaris Charter School recently announced they have opened their long-awaited playground for its kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
How I became a poet
read more…: How I became a poetI was stoned—too stoned—the first time I watched the 1982 film “Pink Floyd: The Wall.”
Aug. 27: National Cinema Day means $4 movies for everyone!
read more…: Aug. 27: National Cinema Day means $4 movies for everyone!Once again it’s cheap movies for everyone thanks to Cinema Day 2023.
Hanover Street closed to traffic for weekend Irish Festival, includes live music and beer garden
read more…: Hanover Street closed to traffic for weekend Irish Festival, includes live music and beer gardenFree live Irish Music on Hanover Street Friday and Saturday, plus a beer garden 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 12-6 p.m.
AmeriHealth Caritas holds shower for expectant Manchester moms
read more…: AmeriHealth Caritas holds shower for expectant Manchester momsAmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire, a managed care organization serving New Hampshire Medicaid enrollees and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, hosted more than 50 new and expecting mothers at its Community Baby Shower held at the plan’s Wellness & Opportunity Center on Wednesday, August 16.
NHFPI to convene leaders Oct. 16 to address NH workforce challenges, economic security
read more…: NHFPI to convene leaders Oct. 16 to address NH workforce challenges, economic securityThe conference, titled Tackling Workforce Challenges and Strengthening Economic Security, will feature leading policy experts and bring together New Hampshire policymakers, business and community leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens.
Sept. 9: Ted Herbert Music School to host faculty recital, public welcome
read more…: Sept. 9: Ted Herbert Music School to host faculty recital, public welcome“This is a great opportunity to hear a range of music and see first hand the talented and skilled faculty here at Ted’s,” said School Administrator Robert Dionne. We invite our students, families and community members to come enjoy a fun morning of music.
The Weekender, August 25-27: Sky Show, Irish Festival, Monster Hunt and more
read more…: The Weekender, August 25-27: Sky Show, Irish Festival, Monster Hunt and moreIt’s hard to believe that August is over! Celebrate one of the last official weekends of summer by getting out of the house and enjoying all that New Hampshire has to offer.
The greed-driven economy and Conscious Capitalism
read more…: The greed-driven economy and Conscious CapitalismScrolling through my “X” (aka Twitter) and Facebook feeds, I’ve been reading a lot of posts of people commenting about how everything has gone up, especially within the last two or so years, but that individual salaries haven’t gone up. This of course is something that we hear about a lot – cost of living rising but not salaries, at least not at a pace to counter the cost of living increases, and many people do not get an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
3-day Mahrajan Middle Eastern Festival focused on faith, family, food and fun
read more…: 3-day Mahrajan Middle Eastern Festival focused on faith, family, food and funA three-day feast-ival is one way to describe the annual Mahrajan Middle Eastern Food Festival, which is a food-centric celebration held each year at Our Lady of the Cedars Melkite Church on Mitchell Street.
Community comes together for We Are One Festival
read more…: Community comes together for We Are One FestivalMore than 45 vendors filled the perimeter of Veterans Park creating the perfect setting for hundreds of attendees of this year’s We Are One Festival. Under mostly clear skies people gathered to dance and drum, do group Zumba, sample a variety of foods and catch up with neighbors and friends.
Register for Aug. 26 ‘Conservation Walk’ exploring Valley Cemetery’s urban greenspace
read more…: Register for Aug. 26 ‘Conservation Walk’ exploring Valley Cemetery’s urban greenspaceJoin the Manchester Conservation Commission, members from the Valley Volunteers and representatives from Manchester DPW for this informative exploration of this urban greenspace and learn about the history of the cemetery.
Chews Life Now! Supplemental insurance vs. nature’s nutritional bounty
read more…: Chews Life Now! Supplemental insurance vs. nature’s nutritional bountyBefore continuing with this series on how animal protein promotes systemic inflammation and chronic disease, I want to thank Manchester Ink Link readers who reached out to share their stories of health struggles and ultimate hope through a whole food, plant-based diet. If not ready to commit 100%, at least ready to make substantial changes. Feels like a win to me.
Aug. 26 Skydive United in Nashua: Jump out of a plane to end youth homelessness
read more…: Aug. 26 Skydive United in Nashua: Jump out of a plane to end youth homelessnessUnited Way of Greater Nashua will host its fourth annual “Skydive United” fundraiser on Saturday, August 26. Spots are still available for any adventurous people interested in raising money for causes in our community.
10th Annual FEED NH Golf Tournament raises more than $88K to assist those in need
read more…: 10th Annual FEED NH Golf Tournament raises more than $88K to assist those in needCelebrating its 10th year, the annual FEEDNH.org golf tournament, held Aug. 14 at the Manchester Country Club, brought golfers together for a day of competition and community for a worthy cause.
Yet another day in Donald Trump’s Bananaland
read more…: Yet another day in Donald Trump’s BananalandThe collective response to a certain former president—currently the front-runner for his party’s nomination—being indicted for 91 felonies has now become pedestrian, rote responses from both sides of the political spectrum.
Manchester VA recruiting community members to provide Medical Foster Homes for veterans in need
read more…: Manchester VA recruiting community members to provide Medical Foster Homes for veterans in needThe Manchester VA has established the Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program in New Hampshire. The program provides eligible Veterans the option of living in a family setting when they can no longer stay in their own home. Creating residential options for Veterans is a way to honor those who supported the defense of this nation.
CMC vascular surgeon awarded Excellence in Community Practice award
read more…: CMC vascular surgeon awarded Excellence in Community Practice awardCatholic Medical Center (CMC) and the New England Heart & Vascular Institute (NEHVI) are pleased to announce that Dr. Patricia Furey is one of three recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Community Practice Award from the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), announced at the Vascular Annual Meeting held in Washington D.C. earlier this summer.