Good morning, Nashua.

The NH Food Bank has received a $195,000 grant to expand community advocacy and educational programs for roughly 77,000 SNAP participants—partnering with New Hampshire Hunger Solutions and the Diocese of Manchester to raise awareness through social media.

Dozens of school districts in the Granite State are being asked to pay extra for employee health care due to a shortfall from higher-than-expected claims, with Concord estimated to owe $2M+ and Lebanon nearly $1M as board meetings will review these assessments in the next two weeks.

Today, Jacqueline Thomas spoke with Sean O'Brien of the UNH Cooperative Extension about identifying mushrooms—explaining that gilled mushrooms and polypores differ in spore release and growth location.

They advised foragers to check if these fungi grow on the ground or on trees to help learn proper identification.

Birding Outing at Mine Falls Park

8-10 a.m. — Mine Falls Park — Free event — Explore trails and discover local bird species with expert guidance and binoculars provided.

New Hampshire 50+ Travel Club Meetup

6-8 p.m. — Lost Cowboy Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow travel enthusiasts in Nashua's local brewery.

Halloween Clay Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — $81.88 — Get spooky while sculpting seasonal clay creations in a hands-on pottery workshop.

The Poop Museum

2 PM — Nashua Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an interactive and amusing exploration of surprising science around poop.