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Chews Life Now! Have a Very Vegan Christmas
read more…: Chews Life Now! Have a Very Vegan ChristmasI know what a lot of you are thinking. This is the time of year when it won’t hurt to cheat a little and you’re right! It’s the holidays. Duh! So, while I wouldn’t normally endorse sugar, processed plant-based foods from the frozen section – they’re really high in fats and sodium – or vegan cheeses and spreads for the same reasons, you don’t want to fall off the vegan wagon.
Brass to the Max: Symphony NH and Spartans Drum Corps together on one stage, Jan. 13
read more…: Brass to the Max: Symphony NH and Spartans Drum Corps together on one stage, Jan. 13The program will be visceral and high-energy. Be prepared to feel this one all the way through your bones with great music like Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Celebrate by Kool and the Gang. WARNING – this concert will be LOUD. Earplugs will be available or bring your own.
Historic, conservation projects across NH awarded $3.7M in LCHIP grants
read more…: Historic, conservation projects across NH awarded $3.7M in LCHIP grantsA dozen significant historic preservation projects will be moving forward with needed rehabilitation and restoration work thanks to grants from the New Hampshire Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). The LCHIP Board of Directors announced the awards on December 11, 2023.
You’re in recovery when you say you’re in recovery
read more…: You’re in recovery when you say you’re in recoveryIn one major part of my life, I didn’t always take such a moderate view. Since May 21, 2007, thanks to a program of recovery that remains central to my life, I have not found it necessary to drink or use any mind-altering substance. Over these 6,058 days, I’ve worked hard to become the kind of man my mother dreamed I’d someday be. I have, without boasting, made, and continue to make, progress on that goal. That is how I define my recovery.
Santa & Mrs. Claus make special trip to City Hall for 2nd Annual Christmas tree lighting
read more…: Santa & Mrs. Claus make special trip to City Hall for 2nd Annual Christmas tree lightingDon’t underestimate the clout Erik Lesniak has when it comes to getting things done. As the city’s business liaison for the office of economic development, Lesniak pulled some serious holiday strings to secure a visit to downtown Manchester from the most sought-after celebrity this side of the New Hampshire Primary.
My wife bears the burden of gift giving
read more…: My wife bears the burden of gift givingI knew it when I woke up that morning, lying in bed after hitting snooze for the third time, staring at my alarm clock and watching the digits and waiting for the next staticky blast of classic rock. When depression descends, I feel it on a cellular level, in the marrow of my bones, and contrary to what some may believe, depression doesn’t always manifest in melancholy.
Vinyl revival and my warped White Album
read more…: Vinyl revival and my warped White AlbumI’ve been wary of slumber parties ever since my then 7-year-old sister Jean Marie left my Beatles White Album on a radiator. Back in the U.S.S.R.? Permanent vacation. While My Guitar Gently Weeps? Cry me a warped vinyl river. Gone. Gone for good… almost.
The Weekender, Dec 7 – 10: Boston Holiday Pops, Artisan Markets, Christmas Tree Lighting and more…
read more…: The Weekender, Dec 7 – 10: Boston Holiday Pops, Artisan Markets, Christmas Tree Lighting and more…It’s the perfect weekend to get in the holiday spirit! Check out the events happening around town and even some events to help you with your Christmas shopping.
The Soapbox: Manchester’s aldermen about to give away $6M in tax relief to ineligible project
read more…: The Soapbox: Manchester’s aldermen about to give away $6M in tax relief to ineligible projectAccording to a recent estimate by the Manchester Assessors Office, the city will be losing approximately $6,000,000 total in property tax revenue over the next five years due to tax relief granted to the developer of the apartment project on W. Auburn Street, across from the downtown Market Basket.
On choosing to live
read more…: On choosing to liveThree weeks ago, on my 65th birthday, my body was pierced, robots were inserted into my lungs to extract a tumor and some lymph nodes, the booty was sent off for analysis to high priests of science, I was pumped full of painkillers for two days, and I foiled a plot to kill me.
There’s no need to fear, D&P Undercar is here
read more…: There’s no need to fear, D&P Undercar is hereLike a gang of superheroes for your cars and trucks, they’re ready to help and literally at your beck and call (603-627-3552) located at 55 Calef Road (just off Elm Street). I was referred to them because I needed a new exhaust system for my little old 1989 Toyota pickup truck and had gotten quotes that were very different (in a good way) from what I got from D&P, so I went for it.
Letters: Granite United Way navigating changing landscape of charitable giving and volunteerism
read more…: Letters: Granite United Way navigating changing landscape of charitable giving and volunteerismBalancing immediate needs with a long-term approach to underlying challenges is crucial for the success of any organization, particularly one with the rich history of United Way. Local grantmaking, funding collaborations, and innovative programming at scale result in community betterment.
First graduates emerge from Catholic Medical Center’s ESOL workforce development program
read more…: First graduates emerge from Catholic Medical Center’s ESOL workforce development programCatholic Medical Center (CMC), in collaboration with Network4Health and the International Institute of New England, is proud to recognize 12 CMC employees as the first graduates of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program at CMC.
NH Food Bank needs community help to fight food insecurity
read more…: NH Food Bank needs community help to fight food insecurityThe New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, is asking residents and businesses to act against hunger in the Granite State as food insecurity numbers are rising.
State expects 3 million visitors this winter
read more…: State expects 3 million visitors this winterThe New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism (DTTD) is anticipating an estimated three million people will visit New Hampshire this winter, with spending by those visitors expected to reach $1.5 billion. DTTD unveiled its winter marketing plan, along with forecast for visitation, as part of Ski New Hampshire’s winter kickoff event held at Prinoth in Concord.
Sip and Slay (and shop!) 2.0 with Queerlective and To Share Brewery
read more…: Sip and Slay (and shop!) 2.0 with Queerlective and To Share BrewerySip and Slay 2.0 is happening Dec. 10 from 1-5 p.m. Come out and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of queer holiday shopping and celebration! Discover unique gifts from local LGBTQ+ makers while enjoying a cozy atmosphere at To Share Brewery.
InShape Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary and the life of innovator Ken Jue
read more…: InShape Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary and the life of innovator Ken JueKen Jue, a longtime resident of Keene, spent his career as a mental health professional. In this capacity, he came across a startling conclusion: people with mental health disorders lived shorter lives than the rest of the population. To him, this was unacceptable. If he could, he would do something about it.