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NASHUA

COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALL FOR NAAA ARTISTS

Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson is looking for Nashua Area Artists Association members to exhibit one piece of work of art for the library’s upcoming juried exhibit that runs through July. Submissions may only be dropped off noon-4 p.m. June 29 at the Hunt Building on Main Street in Nashua. Reception from 6-8:30 p.m. July 10. For an application, visit the Call for Artists page at nashuaareaartistsassoc.org.

FRIENDS OF SYMPHONY NH NASHUA GARDEN TOUR

The Friends of Symphony NH will host their Summer Nashua Garden Tour from 10 a.m.-3 pm. June 22-23. You’ll be inspired by the beauty and creativity blossoming as you stroll through six of the area’s finest home gardens. $15 in advance, $20 day of event. Information/tickets: 595-9156 or symphonynh.org/events/event/nashua-garden-tour-2.

LAURIE’S RIDE FOR BREAST CANCER

The tenth annual Laurie’s Ride motorcycle ride for breast cancer is June 23. The ride starts at Nashua Harley Davidson at 10 a.m. and ends at Steve ’N’ James Tavern in Derry with food, prizes and live music by the Eric Grant Band. Proceeds go to the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition. Information: Lauriesride.org or contact Jack Thompson at 365-5687 or Lauriesride@comcast.net.

EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS OUTDOOR DEMO

Eastern Mountain Sports will bring a trailer-full of the latest outdoor gear to Nashua for you to try before you buy. The outdoor demo tour is all about helping you try a new sport in a safe environment with no pressure to buy. Demo held 4-8 p.m. June 27 at the Mine Falls Park boat ramp on Stadium Drive. Information: Les Scontsas at e0180st@ems.com or visit ems.com.

SEVENTH ANNUAL MOTOR MANIA

The seventh annual Motor Mania, 5-9 p.m. June 29 at Holman Stadium, is revving its engine and ready to showcase classic cars and motorcycles that belong to car enthusiasts from across New England. Motor Mania will be supporting Good News Garage, a program of Lutheran Social. This family-fun event offers a wide variety of activities for everyone – food, cars, motorcycles, shopping, games and more. All registered participants are invited to rumble through downtown Nashua to Holman Stadium to show off your vehicles before setting up for the main event. Lineup for the cruisin’ will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Granite Clover Self Storage, 6 Caldwell Drive, Amherst. There is no additional charge to participate in the Motor Mania Cruisin’. Fee to participate is $10 per vehicle. To register your car, visit motormania13.eventbrite.com/. Information: Christina Hendricks at 594-6421 or chendricks@nashuatelegraph.com, or visit telegraphevents.com.

AMERICAN HEROES INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The American Heroes Invitational Golf Tournament to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project will be held 1-10 p.m. Aug. 19 at Sky Meadow Country Club, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive. Various levels of sponsorship available. New England clambake, silent auction and raffle immediately following golf tournament. $175 per golfer includes lunch and dinner. Information: Bob Logan at info@amerheroes.org or visit amerheroes.org.

ANNUAL KELLY MANN MEMORIAL 5K AND 3K WALK

The eighth annual 5K and 3K walk held in memory of Kelly Mann, who lost her life due to domestic violence, will be held 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at Sunset Heights Elementary School, 15 Osgood Road. All proceeds will go to Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support in its effort to eliminate domestic and sexual violence and to provide a safe and empowering environment for victims and survivors. Registration at 7:45 a.m., or register in advance at millenniumreg.com/bridges-8th-annual-kelly-mann-memorial-5k-and-3k-walk. Information: Dawn Reams at director@bridgesnh.org.

FAMILIES

PROGRAMS AT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

The Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua offers the following programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, 47 Grand Ave. Register: Lori Fowler at 883-0523, ext. 215, or frcnashuaprograms@gmail.com. Information: https://sites.google.com/site/familyresourcectrnashua.

Limited free child care is available. Call Lori to make arrangements for child care, club use and transportation (if available).

• Nurturing Fathers workshop series for dads only will meet 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays. Registration for the series will remain open until ten participants have enrolled. The program is scheduled to begin in early fall.

• Ultimate Play Date, a drop-in program for birth to age 5 and their parents, is offered 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. Preregistration strongly suggested.

• The Parenting Journey, a 12-week program to make connections with your past and how it relates to your current relationships and interactions with your children, is held 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Exact start date determined when 10 individuals register.

TRIPLE PLAY HEALTH FAIR

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua will host a Triple Play Health Fair to ensure that youths start the summer off on the right foot. This free event will help members learn how to improve their family’s health with special exercises, physical challenges, dances and more. You can also enjoy healthy snacks while learning to prepare them at home. Fair held 11 a.m-2 p.m. June 29 at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, 47 Grand Ave. Information: Jared Barbosa at jbarbosa@bgcn.com or visit bgcn.com.

FITNESS UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE

Fitness University announced its free running and exercise clinic schedule for 2013. Developed by the Gate City Striders in 1989, and sponsored this year by Southern New Hampshire Health System, St. Joseph Healthcare and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua, Fitness University consists of a series of clinics held in the late spring and early summer for children ages 3-14, teaching the value of exercise and nutrition.

Eight free clinics will be held Tuesdays at Nashua High School South. In lieu of Finals Day, kids will run a fun mini-race at the final clinic on July 30.

Remaining clinics are June 25 at the track, and July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 on the upper field. Clinics run from 6-7 p.m. for ages 3-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. for ages 5-14.

Register at www.runfitnessu.com. Bring your running shoes, a water bottle and a smile. Information: info@runfitnessu.com.

SUMMERFUN FISHING DERBY

The Nashua Parks & Recreation Dept., along with the Horse Pond Fish & Game Club, U.S. Fish Hatchery and Nashua Police Athletic League, announce the eighth annual SummerFun Fishing Derby, to be held 9-11 a.m. July 13 at the Horse Pond Fish & Game Club on Horsepond Avenue, north of the Nashua Mall on Broad Street. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Horse Pond Fish & Game Clubhouse.

The Fishing Derby is open to aspiring fisherman 5-12 years of age. All fishermen bring their own pole (no fly rods allowed) and bait is available for all who need it. All fishermen need to be accompanied by an adult.

There will be prizes for these categories: First Fish Caught, Biggest Fish Caught and Most Fish Caught. Raffle prizes will be drawn after the awards ceremony, and all fishermen and their families are invited to a cookout at the clubhouse for hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. The first 75 registered participants also receive a fishing derby T-shirt.

Free. To register, call the Parks & Recreation Dept. at 589-3370.

CHILDREN’S WINTER GARDEN

The Children’s Winter Garden will offer a five-day program for 4-year-olds for the 2013-14 school year, as well as its traditional 3- and 4-year-old programs. Information: childrenswintergarden.com/ or contact Director Chris Clanin at 882-9490.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

2013 SPRING WALKING PROGRAM

The 2013 spring walking program will be held through July. The walks are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at different locations. All walks start at 9 a.m.

Mondays: Meet at the Whipple Street entrance to Mine Falls Park.

Wednesdays: Meet at the Lincoln Park entrance to Mine Falls.

Fridays: Meet at the Gilson Road parking lot at the Nashua River Rail Trail. (The parking lot is best accessed by taking Countryside Drive off West Hollis Street. Gilson Road is at the end of Countryside. The parking lot is near the intersection of Countryside and Gilson.)

Information: Call Tom at the Recreation Department at 589-3370.

2013 PUBLIC TRIPS

The Nashua Parks and Recreation Department has begun taking registrations for four trips in 2013 – two Red Sox games and two trips to New York City.

The Red Sox games are 1:30 p.m. June 30 versus the Toronto Blue Jays (right field box 39), with 40 tickets at $82 a person, and 7 p.m. Sept. 4 versus the Detroit Tigers (left field pavilion box seats), with 40 tickets at $105 a person. Price includes bus transportation.

New York City trip: Dec. 7. $60 a person. Bus leaves Greeley Park at 6 a.m. and arrives in New York City at 11:30 a.m. Bus arrives back at Greeley Park at 11:30 p.m.

A $30 nonrefundable deposit is required for each trip. Deposit is to be paid before name goes on trip roster.

Call the Recreation Department at 589-3370 to receive a registration form or to arrange for trip registration. Registration forms can also be obtained at www.gonashua.com.

SUMMER CAMPS

Nashua Park and Recreation has a wide variety of summer offerings, from tennis and volleyball to lacrosse, basketball, baseball, football, soccer, theater, art, photography, yoga, robotics, science, music or a combination of the above. Visit gonashua.com for a full listing of all summer camps, contact Parks & Recreation at 589-3370 or visit them on Facebook at Nashua Park and Recreation.

ONGOING

AARP NASHUA CHAPTER RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS

The AARP Nashua Chapter 622 is recruiting new members. If you are interested in being part of this local group, it invites you to a meeting with their board of directors. The chapter gathers every third Thursday of the month at Nashua Crossing, 674 West Hollis St. It holds regular chapter luncheons featuring speakers eight times per year. Information: Bill Baukus at 889-4058.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST AT POLISH AMERICAN CLUB

The Polish American Club of Nashua, 15 School St., hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. every third Sunday. $6 donation. Information: 889-9819.

APPLE USER GROUP

SNAC is an official Apple User Group that meets at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month at the Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St. It provides local user support for Apple products to help you get the most out of your Macintosh, Apple products, and software. User meetings feature product demos and discussions of technology as it relates to Apple computing. Membership is $20 per year. Visitors are always welcome. Information: applepower-nh.org.

‘ART OF MOROCCO’ EXHIBIT

An art exhibit featuring the original work of Moroccan painters Hazim, Elhallaoui, Zitouni and Chafai will be on display through Sept. 7 at Mogi’z Hair Salon & Art Gallery, 383 East Dunstable Road. Information: mogizsalon.com.

BREAKFAST EXCHANGE CLUB

People interested in helping to improve the lives of seniors in Southern New Hampshire are invited to attend an upcoming Breakfast Exchange Club meeting. The Breakfast Exchange Club provides support through a variety of programs for the Greater Nashua area’s seniors, including Days of Caring Shopping Sprees, Heat Up/Cool Down energy assistance programs, cookouts and other social activities held at senior housing locations throughout the area. The club holds several fundraisers during the year in support of its outreach programs. The Breakfast Exchange Club of Nashua meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Nashua Crossings, 674 West Hollis St. The meetings begin at 8 a.m. and feature continental breakfast. The Breakfast Exchange Club of Nashua is affiliated with the National Exchange Club. Information: Rich Sullivan, club president, at 425-8902.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS GUILD WORD WEAVERS

If you are a lover of words, if you would like to know more about writing and publishing, if you simply want to learn how to be a better writer, then join the CWG Word Weavers Merrimack Valley Chapter which meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-9 p.m. at Bonhoeffer’s Cafe & Espresso (upstairs), 8 Franklin St. First-timers are encouraged to attend a brief orientation class beginning at 6 p.m. Information: Clarice James at wordweaversnashuanh@comcast.net, www.christianwritersguild.com/word-weavers/.

CIVIL AIR PATROL

During World War II, Civil Air Patrol members protected the U.S. by flying 24 million miles, finding 173 enemy U-boats, attacking 57, hitting 10 and sinking two, dropping a total of 83 bombs and depth charges. Cadets can learn to fly planes or gliders. If a cadet earns the Mitchell Award, he or she can join the Air Force three ranks higher than others who enlist. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in Nashua. Information: F18drouin@gmail.com.

‘CLICKETY CLACK’ TROLLEY EXHIBIT

An exhibit of old photos of electric railway cars is on display in the Nashua Historical Society’s wall cases on the first floor of Nashua City Hall, 229 Main St. All items are from the extensive collection of Nashua historian Frank Mooney and are on display through June. Free.

COMMUNITY QUILTING GROUP

The Community Quilting Group meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays at The PLUS Co. The group is open to all teens and adults, beginner or experienced, disabled or not disabled. Quilting skills will be taught and some finished quilts will be donated to an area service group. Volunteers and donations needed. Information: Leni Hodgins, 889-06542, ext. 124.

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASSES

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Nashua holds eight-hour first-time home-buyer classes on Saturdays once a month at its offices at 63 Temple St. Class topics include developing a budget, understanding credit, working with real-estate and insurance agents, mortgage options, home inspections and home maintenance. Course is accredited by NeighborWorks America and is required by many banks and government affordable housing and grant programs. The attendees are given a certificate to provide to their lenders. Information: 882-2077.

FREE CHURCH DINNER

The Unitarian-Universalist Church of Nashua, 58 Lowell St., hosts free church dinners from 5-6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month. These dinners are part of the church’s ongoing effort to end hunger and homelessness in the greater Nashua area. All are welcome.

GRAY NUNS THRIFT SHOP

The Grey Nuns Thrift Shop, 25 Marshall St., has a number of dresses for sale suitable for prom wear. There are various sizes and colors available. The shop also features clothing for men, women, teens and children, as well as housewares, bedding, decorative items and shoes. It is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

HOLLIS ARTS SOCIETY GALLERY

The Hollis Arts Society displays art in the conference rooms at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council, 100 W. Pearl St. Art is available for purchase. Displays change every four months. The gallery is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays unless meetings are in progress. Information: Carol Farmer, 889-6147, ext. 3240.

NEW ROTARY CLUB

A new Rotary club in development, presently named the Souhegan Valley Happy Hour Rotary Club, meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Hampton Inn on Amherst Street. The design of the new club is to attract would-be members who find it difficult to meet at the more traditional times for breakfast or lunch.Information: Stephanie Kruy at 672-2780 or www.rotary.org.

OPEN ART STUDIOS

Open Art Studios are held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month in the bottom floor painting studios at the Picker Building, 99 Factory St. Extension. Information: 305-6256 or rarejems@aol.com.

RSVP FIXIT CORPS VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE

The RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Fixit Corps is a program assisting seniors (60 years old and older) or disabled homeowners with minor home repairs and maintenance. Any senior or disabled homeowner may call for assistance. Priority is given to those seniors who lack the financial and/or physical resources to complete these repair jobs on their own. Service examples include: installing a grab bar, repairing a leaky faucet, replacing a porch step, replacing light bulbs, etc. Labor is provided by the RSVP Fixit Corps volunteers without a set fee to the client. There is a set fee only for materials needed or used. Donations are accepted to the program. Volunteer and information: Denise Charest at 598-9421.

SENIOR CENTER THRIFT STORE

The Thrift Store at the Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St., is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, selling men’s and women’s new and gently used clothing. Other items include clothing accessories, home decor, linens, paperback books. Specials include twice-monthly $3-per-bag sales for selected clothing. Donations are always accepted. Information: NashuaSeniorCenter.org.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS

The Society of American Magicians meets 7-9 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Church of Christ, 97 Farley Road. Open to all. Members will perform the latest magic and prepare for one of the many charitable shows that are scheduled yearly.

SOUTHERN NH STORYTELLING GUILD

The Southern New Hampshire Storytelling Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the media room at the Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St. Share stories, practice the craft of storytelling, be listeners and encourage tellers. All welcome. Free. Information: “Uncle George” Radcliffe, gradcliffe@mcttelecom.com, 589-4600.

TEA PARTY MEETING

The Greater Nashua Tea Party meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Nashua Radisson. All are welcome.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB

The Nashua-Hudson Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:45. Information: nashhud_toastmasters@yahoo.com or 2440toastmastersclubs.org.

TOASTMASTERS NASHUA – MERRIMASTERS CHAPTER

Toastmasters Nashua – Merrimasters meet from noon-1 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the Nashua Library’s Hunt Room, 2 Court St. Toastmasters is an international organization that helps people learn how to improve their public speaking and overcome any fears. There is no charge or cost for guests, come as often as you like. Guests do not have to speak. Information: merrimaster.toastmastersclubs.org.