After weighing my vacation plans, comparing them to my financial ledgers, I decided to spend my Winter Break this year hanging out at Chelbys each afternoon, drinking draft beer with The Lunch Crowd, a group of friends who I rarely get to see these days due to my work schedule.Â
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Opportunities for community connection are in full supply this weekend! Support local businesses at one of the many anniversary parties taking place around town, or young artists at The Youth Center’s first ever TYC Presents: The Coffee Shop Series at the Moka Pot. Head to Honey Cup Cafe and Tearoom’s Dine to Donate event where 10% of sales will go to supporting the Manchester Diaper Pantry. Or perhaps go cheer on your sporty neighbors at “Sky is the Limit” Rail Jam at McIntyre. Your presence makes all the difference when it comes to lifting up local!
Catholic Charities New Hampshire celebrated 80 years of service in a meaningful way, raising $300,000 at its inaugural Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester.
The Safe Sports Network will host its 14th Annual Safe Sports Social on Thursday, March 19th from 5–7 p.m. at The Derryfield Restaurant, bringing together community members committed to protecting the health and safety of local student-athletes. This year’s honoree is Dan O’Neil.
Blizzard or Nor’easter. Whatever you call winter weather in New England, a snowstorm can pack some serious damage.
Calling hours are Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 3 to 6 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester.
The day after the snow fell, I woke up early, threw on my neon pink snowsuit, and ate my breakfast with the veracity of cat that hasn’t been fed in 2-3 hours. I rushed outside, and the day flew by. At one point, gazing up at that dirty gray chunk of street snow, I had a genius idea. Like Mallory and Irving gazing up the impossible form of Everest, I decided – I MUST climb and descend such a glorious mountain. Successfully.Â
Last year a New Hampshire hospital was breached, and I was the only one who knew. And that cannot happen again.
A winter storm watch is in effect for the region with heavy snowfall expected in New Hampshire starting Sunday night. As of now the weather watch is in effect from Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. until Feb. 24 at 1 a.m.