Good morning, Nashua.

On Oct. 17, the Nashua NAACP held its Freedom Fund Dinner at Nashua Country Club to inspire action and unity, as leaders called for fighting inequality and holding officials accountable.

Co-chairs Melanie Levesque and Michael J. Atkins, along with youth speaker Jordin Lopez, stressed urgent measures for change—emphasizing stronger voting rights and education funding.

Nashua residents gathered on Library Hill on October 18 for the nationwide No Kings protest—organizers will hold a virtual call on October 21 at 8 p.m. to discuss next steps.

Lauren and Joseph Getts of DOGHOP discussed in an interview with Fred Kocher how their Manchester business transports dogs and cats door-to-door across the U.S. and Canada—using ground and air options, a pricing model of about $2 per mile, a discount for veterans, and donating 1% of profits to local nonprofits. They started DOGHOP after working in logistics during the pandemic and built the service with help from the local small business development center.

Drivers in New Hampshire are finding gas prices have dropped below $3 per gallon, with regular unleaded now around $2.95—a 12-cent drop from last month—while Mike Skelton of the Business and Industry Association said the lower cost may show that consumers feel less sure about the economy.

The Belanger family in Nashua—whose three generations have supported local education for over 50 years—was honored by the Nashua Education Foundation for their service to community academics.

The award recognizes their long-standing impact on the local school system.

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.

360 All Stars Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available for purchase — Experience a thrilling performance that fuses acrobatics with street culture.

Bowers & Wilkins Abbey Road Experience Tour

11 PM – 1 AM — Best Buy Nashua — Free entry — Celebrate 45 years of sound with demos and exclusive audio experiences.