Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
Good morning, Nashua.
Humane Society for Greater Nashua held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 10,000-square-foot Humane Care Center building on Ferry Road to expand its affordable veterinary clinic, behavioral training space, and kennels — measures that will help reduce disease spread among shelter animals. Harvey Construction will complete the project in spring as the nonprofit continues its capital campaign that has raised over $7.58 million toward a $9.6 million goal.
Harbor Care will host its 22nd Annual free Thanksgiving Community Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 25 at the Harbor Care Health & Wellness Center in downtown Nashua — over 300 community members, including those facing homelessness and low incomes, will gather for a donated meal featuring roasted turkey, stuffing, and seasonal sides.
Eleven dancers from the Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center in Merrimack will perform in the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thanksgiving morning — they will dance to a Lady Gaga mix with Spirit of American Productions among 600 dancers chosen nationwide.
Dancing With The Stars will mark its 20th anniversary next Tuesday — the show will air at 8 p.m. on WMUR-TV and feature original host Tom Bergeron, who helped launch the show in 2005 and will return as a guest judge — promising a revival of classic moments.
Drought conditions remain unchanged in New Hampshire despite recent rain showers, with severe drought in parts of Grafton, Carroll and Coos counties and moderate drought affecting Hillsborough and Cheshire.
Rainfall in Concord has been below average this November and more rain will be needed to ease the drought.
A bill is being drafted to offer a tax credit for local media ads—an effort to support local newspapers that will be reviewed by the Legislature next year—Rep. Kristine Perez said in an interview.
The measure comes after many local newspapers closed because of low ad revenue.
Nashua will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov.
11, starting at 11:11 a.m. at Holman Stadium — the parade will move down Main Street to end at the Adult Learning Center if the weather holds and City Hall will be closed for the holiday.
Residents met on Oct 27 at Arlington Street Community Center to discuss housing, environment, health, transportation and children's needs as part of the mayor's Building Community Ward by Ward Series — the first of three gatherings — with follow-up sessions scheduled today at Nashua High School North and on December 5 at ASCC.
Inter-Lakes senior Kiera Moynihan has led her unbeaten volleyball team since her sophomore year — her quiet, fierce leadership drives the team and inspires her mentorship of local middle school players.
She also serves as senior class president, ensuring her peers push for 100% effort each game.
South High School boys soccer won 2-1 against Windham on Wednesday at Manchester Memorial and will play Bishop Guertin for the state championship on Saturday.
Coach Tom Bellen said his team is ready for a tough game—both sides will fight hard for the win.
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.
Liquid Therapy Comedy Night
9:30-10:00 p.m. — Liquid Therapy Brewery & Grill — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with comics from Headliners Comics in a historic setting.
Enchanted Christmas Holiday Fair
1:30 PM — Bicentennial Elementary School — Free admission — Embrace the holiday spirit with shopping, lunch, and delectable desserts to take home.
27th Annual Novemberfest Race
11:33 a.m. – 3:33 p.m. — Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery — Race day registration — Celebrate the spirit of November with a 4-mile race and post-race festivities.
Nashua Annual Holiday Fair
11 AM – 4 PM — Lafayette Club — Free entry — Experience festive fun and find great gifts at Nashua's 10th Annual Holiday Fair.
Photos with Santa for Charity
9-11 a.m. — Keller Williams Gateway Realty — Free photos — Grab a festive picture with Santa while supporting Operation Delta Dog.
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