Monthly Archives: December 2011

Westford Parish Center for the Arts Open Mic Night

The Westford Parish Center for the Arts (PCA) will host an acoustic open stage on Sunday January 8 in Westford starting at 7:30 p.m. For those looking to share musical talents, writing, or poetry, this event provides a relaxed environment and welcomes all ages and skill levels. The PCA also has professional and semi-professional acts [...]

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NEARR Meet the Dogs Event January 14 in Nashua

The North East All Retriever Rescue (NEARR) will make an appearance at Petco in Nashua, N.H. at 7 East Desilvio Drive on January 14 from 11 to 1 p.m. The organization will be bringing some of the several dogs currently up for adoption and representatives will be there to answer any and all questions.

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Third Annual Lowell First Run on New Year’s Day

The Third Annual First Run is set to take place at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day in Lowell for up to 2,000 entrants featuring both a 5k and a 10k race. The event is sure to be an exciting kick off for the new year, featuring food, drinks, a live band and heat sheets [...]

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New Year’s Open Mic Night for Lawrence Community Connections

Lawrence Community Connections, Inc. will be hosting its First Annual New Year’s Youth Party on Wednesday December 28 at Chester’s at Bell Tower Square in Lawrence. The event will begin at 6:30 and run through 10 p.m. This year the theme will be an open mic night featuring various local artists, music, food and dancing. [...]

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Lazarus House’s Bridget Shaheen Receives Community Service Award

On March 13, 1983, a group of well-intentioned individuals founded an emergency shelter for neighbors in the city of Manchester who had fallen on rough times. The five-bed shelter began with a simple advocacy program designed to help people regain their footing. Known simply as Lazarus House, the project continued to grow and mature, guiding [...]

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Contra Dancing Session in Londonderry on January 13

A Contra Dance session will be open to the public for participation on January 13 from 8 to 11 p.m. in Londonderry, N.H. These dance sessions are held on the first Friday of every month January through September. The event is open to all ages and is a family-friendly activity for ages 8 and up. [...]

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Rockabilly New Years Eve Party in Leominster

Dance 2 Swing Studios will be hosting The Rockabilly New Years Eve Party at the Leominster Elks Lodge from 7:30 through 12:30 p.m. on December 31. Musical talent from the Memphis Rockabilly Band and DJ Alan will be playing during the event. The theme is 1950s Rock n’ Roll attire and group swing dancing lessons [...]

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Pennichuck Community Food and Clothing Pantry Online Drive

The Pennichuck Middle School in Nashua N.H. is currently running an online food drive to help aid the 40% of the student body currently receiving free or reduced lunch at school. The drive is being held now through December 24 on Yougivegoods.com, and donations as small as $5 are accepted.

Proceeds raised from the online [...]

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Family & Community Connection Holiday Party in Haverhill

The  Family & Community Connection in Haverhill is hosting a holiday party on December 23 at 1:30 p.m. Santa will be making a guest appearance for pictures, and various holiday crafts and food will be available while children listen to Christmas music. Visitors are welcome to bring peanut-free snacks to share. The Family & Community [...]

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Poetry Slam at the Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus

This Thursday, December 15, the Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus in Lowell will host an open-mic poetry slam from 7 through 9 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to share poetry they have created, listen to others share their works and listen to featured poets. The event is a great time to unwind or get together with [...]

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