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Bow Mills United Methodist Vacation Bible School

6/22/2020

 
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Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, NH is offering a BOLTZ  Vacation Bible School from July 27-29 through a  family friendly 3 day program that can be done at home as well as live streaming interaction on July 30-31.  Both days will be from 9 am – 12 noon.   Minimal preparation, easy to follow instructions, and a video will lead kids step-by-step through each day.
During BOLT, kids will participate in backyard games that serve as a catalyst for deepening their understanding of what it means to listen to, focus on, and follow Jesus.
If you are interested in this program, please contact us.  Registration is available now and the program will be made available to you by July 20th. This program is being offered at no cost, but registration is required.
Call for more information:  603-224-0884.  Visit our website:  www.bowmillsumc.com or e-mail bowmillscym@gmail.com    We look forward to hearing from you!

Spend an evening online with author Joel Christian Gill

6/22/2020

 
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​THE TORY HILL AUTHORS SERIES GOES VIRTUAL

The Warner Historical Society’s Tory Hill Authors Series kicks off its 11th season on July 11th with two firsts.  This is our first online series and the first time we have featured a graphic artist.  Joel Christian Gill is a cartoonist and historian who speaks nationally on the importance of sharing stories. He wrote the words and drew the pictures in Fast Enough: Bessie Stringfield’s First Ride (published by Lion Forge, 2019) and the award-winning graphic novel series Strange Fruit: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History, as well as, Tales of The Talented Tenth from Fulcrum Publishing.


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​15 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES RECEIVE $14,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK

6/16/2020

 
Awards were presented at virtual awards night.
  
FRANKLIN, NH (JUNE 15, 2020) – Franklin Savings Bank recently awarded $14,000 in scholarships to 15 seniors from seven area high schools to include Franklin High School, Gilford High School, Goffstown High School, Merrimack High School, Merrimack Valley High School, Newfound Regional High School, and Winnisquam Regional High School. The scholarships were awarded through the FSB Scholarship Fund.

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​African Americans Celebrate

6/16/2020

 
Portsmouth, NH – This weekend, June 18, 19, and 20, African Americans will be commemorating Juneteenth, the oldest nationally- celebrated event that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) invites you to celebrate the history of Soul Food and Soul Music in the African American community without leaving the comfort and safety of your home.  Your family can plan and prepare Soul Food with a twist, learn about the connection between food and historical events in the Black community, listen to a concert of songs that feed the soul, and enjoy rhythmic drumming and dance that honor our African American ancestors.
 
It’s all live- streamed on Zoom, Facebook live, or YouTube live and it’s all free of charge.  Go to the BHTNH website: http://www.blackheritagetrailnh.org for more information and to register

​CAPITAL REGION FOOD PROGRAM SUPPLIES2.4 TONS OF NONPERISHABLE FOOD

6/12/2020

 
CONCORD, NH — On Tuesday, June 9th, the Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) donated over 2.4 tons of nonperishable food items to fifteen social service agencies, food pantries and churches as part of the program’s Year-Round Distribution Project (YRDP).

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United Church of Penacook Still Helping Our Community

6/8/2020

 
Hungry or just need fellowship - Join them Monday and Wednesday for a take-out meal (until Covid is over) from 4:30 - 5:30

Penacook residents who need food can also utilize the food pantry on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30AM

Updated NH State Veterans Cemetery

6/5/2020

 
     COVID-19 Policy – effective June 8, 2020

  1. As of Monday, June 8th the number of guests authorized to attend services will increase to 40 (not including clergy, if applicable). 
  2. Individuals that want to stand near the gravesite during the service are requested to wear a face covering. Those who choose not to wear a face covering will be asked to stand at a greater distance from the burial location and will NOT be allowed near the burial area until after the interment is complete and all cemetery personnel have vacated the area.
  3. Social distancing from cemetery staff, clergy, Honor Guard, and funeral directors is required. Social distancing among guests is strongly suggested.
  4. Pall bearers, family and/or funeral directors will move the casket, if applicable. We do request that face coverings are worn.
  5. Clergy may remove their mask during the service but are requested to remain at least 15 feet from honor guard and other personnel while speaking.
  6. Military Honors are being conducted by all branches except the Coast Guard.
    1. The Honor Guard will wear protective masks and gloves.
    2. Presentation of the flag is at the discretion of the family. If the flag is presented by the honor guard, the person receiving the flag and anyone in the vicinity MUST wear a face mask. The other option is to have the military fold the flag and return it to the casket or urn table for the family retrieve after the service.
    3. NOTE: The Army is not currently able to provide firing details for those eligible. The Air Force may be able to provide firing details for veterans who qualify for a firing detail. The Navy and Marine Corps do not provide firing details.
  7. Families may arrange, at their own expense, for a firing detail provided by a Veteran Service Organization.
  8. Please take all directions from the cemetery staff.
  9. Guests must leave the burial site immediately after the service is complete.
  10. Services are still limited to 20 total minutes.
  11. The administration building and chapel remain closed to the public.  Funeral Directors and family members are encouraged to continue electronic exchange of all paperwork.
 
Please contact the cemetery for any questions or clarifications.  Thank you for your continued support.

USDA Approves New Hampshire to Accept SNAP Benefits Online

6/3/2020

 
USDA is expanding access to innovative online food purchase program

Contacts: Cynthia Tackett at 617-565-6412 or cynthia.tackett@usda.gov or press@oc.usda.gov

(Washington, D.C., June 3, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced approval of a request from New Hampshire to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households. This approval will allow New Hampshire to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time. New Hampshire’s SNAP participation is more than 70,000 individuals, more than 36,000 households, and totals $93 million annually in federal benefits. This announcement further demonstrates President Trump’s whole of America approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic by ensuring those affected are fed.


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June 03rd, 2020

6/3/2020

 
playwrights, Mark Vashro and Maryssa WanlassPlaywrights, Mark Vashro and Maryssa Wanlass
​Andover Hub to host live play
Delivered to home computers
 
The premiere of an original one-act play, to be performed by its authors and delivered "live" to its audience  via a link to their mobile and desktop devices, will be available for one-time viewing beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, to those who sign up in advance.  Viewing is free, but limited to the first 100 who sign up by e-mailing The Andover Community Hub, the event host,  at theandoverhub@gmail.com.
 
Title of the play is "The Misadventures of MarMar: The Case of the Stolen Ingredient."  Co-authors and performers are the husband-and-wife team of Mark Vashro and Maryssa Wanlass, professional actors and filmmakers who recently moved to Andover from San Francisco.  Vashro is a new member of The Andover Hub board of directors.
 
The home viewing is powered by Zoom,  a user-friendly technology compatible with most computers. The Hub is currently using the technology to distribute its monthly Community Coffeehouse concerts  to virtual attendees


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Poster Contest for Grades K-8

6/3/2020

 
Submissions Due June 30, 2020
 
This contest is a great chance for students to have their artwork displayed as part of a national conservation outreach initiative and is modeled after the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Poster Contest.
 
This year's theme is: "Where would we BEE without Pollinators?"

Posters will be evaluated based on the conservation message, visual effectiveness, originality, and universal appeal. Contest rules are below, or click the button to learn more.

All public, private, and homeschool students currently in grades K-8, in Merrimack County, are invited to participate. MCCD will select one winning poster in each of the following grade categories: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-8. Winners in each category will receive a $50 prize. 

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