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​Monthly Forum: State of the State with Governor Chris Sununu

Hosted by:                          Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce 
Date:                                     Thursday, March 4, 2021
Time:                                    10-11 a.m.
Location:                             Online via Zoom webinar
Presenting sponsor:       Lincoln Financial Group

Event details: 
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce invites members and the public to its annual State of the State forum featuring New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. Governor Sununu will discuss current economic challenges, COVID-19 vaccine rollout and other priorities for New Hampshire. The conversation will continue during a Q&A session with Governor Sununu. This event is generously sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group.

​The Webster Historical Society is very excited to be bringing a virtual spring auction to the community this year. Join us now online for some fun through March 13th as we auction off over 175 amazing items.  Tickets, gift certificates, firewood, golf, art, jewelry, maple syrup, beer, crafts, fire truck ride and so much more.  What will you bid on?  Who will be the lucky winners? And who will get into a last-minute bidding war?  There is only one way to find out.

​For 75 years the County Conservation Districts have worked tirelessly with landowners and communities to promote the conservation and responsible use of natural and agricultural resources. The Legacy Award endeavors to shine a spotlight on those who embody this mission with a sustained commitment to the stewardship of natural resources in New Hampshire. Businesses, organizations, individuals, and families are eligible for the award for the county they are based in or live in and have a minimum of 5 years experience of sustained commitment to conservation and stewardship.

Nominations are due to each District no later than March 31, 2021. Awardees will be announced in June 2021 and will be recognized during the summer months. 

​Monday evening (02.08.2021), the MV School Board voted to retain the 2021 MVSD Annual Meeting date - Friday, March 5, 2021.

Official Ballot voting (moderator and school board positions) will take place on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Merrimack Valley High School, beginning at 11am with the polls closing at 7pm. For those who cannot vote in-person, the MVSD website (www.mvsdpride.org) has detailed information about absentee voting and how to obtain an application for an absentee ballot.

Following the Official Ballot voting, at 7pm (on Friday, March 5, 2021) the Annual Meeting will commence and the gathered legislative body (the voters) will have the opportunity to act on the proposed warrant. The MVSD website (www.mvsdpride.org) also has an abundance of information relative to the Annual Meeting -- to include:
• a link to detailed information about the health and safety measures that will be in place at the Annual Meeting (https://www.mvsdpride.org/2021-annual-meeting)
• the 2021 MVSD Annual Meeting Warrant
• a PDF copy of the 2021-2022 MVSD proposed budget along with a link to detailed information about the proposed budget (https://www.mvsdpride.org/school-board/2021-2022-mvsd-proposed-budget)
• access to the 2021 MVSD Annual Report
• a sample Ballot

Want to learn more, from the comfort of your own home, about a wide and growing  variety of services and activities available to all Kearsarge-area senior citizens?  Then join in a "virtual" presentation by, and conversation with, the two senior staffers at the Kearsarge Council on Aging (KCOA), beginning at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

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BY THE CAPITAL REGION FOOD PROGRAM
 
CONCORD, NH — The Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) distributed over 1.65 tons, or 186 cases, of nonperishable food items to 10 area social service agencies, food pantries and churches as part of the program’s Year-Round Distribution Project (YRDP) on Tuesday, February 9.

Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) is pleased to donate a total of $1000 to the Friendly Kitchen in Concord, Hooksett Community Food Pantry, Hopkinton Food Pantry, the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter and the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry in Franklin as a result of their annual Mitten Tree Program. Thanks to the kind support of the community, 388 winter weather accessories, including hats, mittens and scarves, were collected and distributed to local families in need.

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50/50 RAFFLE

Penumbra Plant Parent Basket

Concord Craft Connoisseurs - Beer & Pizza Basket

Lithermans Limited Lovers - Beer & Pizza Basket

Hot House NH Yoga & Pilates- 2 One-Month Passes

Planet Love: Zero-Waste Starter Kit & Concord Food Co-Op Giftcard
 
We have added a special Friends Program basket containing beautiful hand-decorated cookies made by our Senior Programs Director Lily Wellington, heart-shapes earrings made by our Development Director Connor Spern, chocolate from Granite State Candy donated by our Executive Director Nancy Paul, and a $25 gift card to Wine on Main from one of our Board Members, Chris Senko!!! This basket also includes some fun Friends Program swag.
 
CLICK HERE!

The Friends Program| 202 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301 | (603) 228-1193

Saturday, January 30

Concord, NH – NH Audubon’s “Twitchers’ are going viral in 2021, with three teams taking part in the re-named Semi-Superbowl of Birding on January 30, 2021. The Superbowl is a competition that takes place in January – but this Superbowl has nothing to do with football. It involves looking for as many bird species as possible in 12 hours and is run by Massachusetts Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center. Teams can compete in Essex County, MA and/or Rockingham County, NH in various categories.

Deadline to submit nominations is February 5

CONCORD, NH (January 2021) – The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking nominations for the 2020 Citizen of the Year Award. The deadline for submitting nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5.  The Chamber has recognized members of the community who give back with its highest honor since 1966. The 2020 recipient will receive the award at the Chamber’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting & Citizen of the Year Award Celebration presented by Merrimack County Savings Bank on March 30 at 4 p.m.