Good morning, Nashua.

Residents have many fun options this weekend, from an escape room at NPL today to plant sales in Merrimack and a disability pride parade at State House Plaza later this week.

Check local schedules for times and join events across the community.

Every Sunday at 11 a.m., The Tolles Street Mission on Whitney Street holds a church service while volunteers run a food pantry that now serves hundreds of community members.

On Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m., the team distributes meals and essentials supported by local donations + partnerships.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH and Vermont received a $50,000 Citizens Bank grant to support its mentoring programs for local youth such as Mia, an eighth grader paired with Brentwood’s Kim Irwin.

The grant will help expand community initiatives this season.

Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals offers a busy week of live music and arts events across local venues, with shows today at Shorty’s in Nashua, Friday at Derryfield Country Club, Saturday at Casey Magee’s, and Sunday at Stella Blu; check venue websites for ticket info.

Wildfire smoke from Canada reached Nashua on Tuesday, turning skies yellow and brown — officials declared a smoke advisory.

Authorities advised residents to take caution outdoors as reduced sunlight and rising heat affected the area.

Locals can see New Hampshire’s iconic loons on guided 90-minute cruises on Squam Lake and at the Loon Preservation Committee's Center in Moultonborough during the summer.

The tours run until Aug. 21 and include expert commentary on loon behavior + breeding habits.

New Hampshire will receive just under $200,000 from a multi-state settlement with 23andMe following a data breach that may have exposed the personal information of up to 7 million people, with more than 31,000 Granite Staters affected.

The NH Dept. of Environmental Services has issued an Orange Alert for Thursday, warning sensitive groups including children and older adults to avoid outdoor exercise due to wildfire smoke; Dr. Gupta advises indoor workouts (or using an N-95 if outside briefly) to prevent breathing problems.