Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
Good morning, Nashua.
Alanna Flood finished her first Boston Marathon yesterday and raised over $110,000 for Special Olympics New Hampshire, while first grader Ivy from Berlin delivered hand-painted vases with flowers to a local nursing home and 20 volunteers cuddled animals overnight at the SPCA + boosting community spirit.
On Friday night, the Unitarian Universalist Church hosted Joyful Resistance: An Evening of Protest Songs to benefit the NH Immigrant Mutual Aid Fund, with local performers uniting in solidarity and raising essential funds (organized by Tess George).
Camp Allen New Hampshire in Bedford is celebrating its 95th season as it upgrades its site with a new sensory building and updated kitchen + NorthPoint Construction Management leads the project to better serve campers of all abilities.
Nashua-based startup Sleet Pops launches its protein & fiber freeze pops today, offering three flavors in a pilot variety pack with 10g protein, 10g fiber, zero sugar, and 90 calories per serving; early buyers will help shape the next batch as the team plans expansion on D2C and retail channels.
The Nashua Area Artists Association will present the 73rd Greeley Park Art Show at Greeley Park from Aug.
29-30 at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Artists must register by May 30 for a free juried event featuring awards in several art media & new features like shared tents and planned entertainment.
UNH closed its undergraduate nursing enrollment after filling 110 seats from over 2,000 applicants, with fall deposits due by May 1.
Officials noted students can explore public health or health sciences while expansion plans (and more capacity) are expected soon.
Kevin Skarupa visited kindergartens at Lamprey River Elementary in Raymond and at Street School and Head Start in Nashua, discussing lightning, tornadoes and the water cycle with students who shared weather songs and gave him mementos (a hat and a sweatshirt) during his popular school visits.
Dry weather continues today and tomorrow, but soaking rain is expected Thursday with scattered showers Friday to ease brush fire danger and lower high pollen counts.
Concord is more than 1.5 inches below its April average and over 4 inches below since the year began, highlighting the rain's need.
Granite VNA invites community members to join a volunteer training program to support hospice patients and families starting Thursday, May 7.
Training will provide guidance for those who want to make a positive impact in local healthcare.
Defending state champion Bishop Guertin boys lacrosse beat Concord on Saturday at a local field.
Jack Redfern and Owen King powered the team to build an 11-0 run in the second quarter (highlighting a strong performance) before Concord could catch up.
Bishop Guertin's Cardinals will face Nashua North Titans in Granite State Challenge's final quarterfinal game Thursday, Apr.
30 at 8:30 p.m. on NHPBS (local high school teams test quick recall in a subjects challenge).
Nashua South High School varsity girls lacrosse team won a 13-2 game against Salem High School on Monday afternoon and earned their sixth win while moving to the top of the NHIAA Division I Standings, with sophomore Carly Benzekri scoring 5 goals + 2 assists.
Shrek The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Keefe Center For The Arts — Tickets from $83 — Enjoy the beloved tale of Shrek brought to life in a vibrant musical performance.
Shrek The Musical
2-5 p.m. — Keefe Center For The Arts — Tickets start at $83 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Shrek The Musical.
All Your Friends: The Indie Party
8-11 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Featuring a nostalgic indie dance experience — Enjoy a night filled with bloghouse and post-punk revival vibes.
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