The Manchester Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization that was founded 1996 on the belief that all animals should have a loving forever home. The shelter takes in abused, abandoned and homeless animals in the Manchester area and provides them with the medical attention, food and shelter, all through the community donations and help that they receive. The organization actively spays and neuters the animals that it takes in. Once the shelter gets the animals fully ready for adoption, they work to find them a permanent home. Since the shelter was founded, over 15,000 animals have been placed in loving homes.

The yoga class is donation-based class, but donations of $20 are strongly suggested because proceeds go directly to the Manchester Animal Shelter. Registration is required, and you may visit the Exhale Yoga website to sign up. For any questions or more information, call Nicole at 603-432-1626, email her at nicole@exhaleyoganh.com, or visit the website.

The Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Kristin “Krit” Kearins who passed suddenly during a bicycle accident in 2008 on the way home from her position at the Children’s Hospital in Boston. In just 26 years, Krit accomplished many things, having been an outstanding athlete and Andover High School and graduated with her B.A. in Early Childhood Development. The scholarship fund, raises money each year to support a senior athlete at Andover High School who demonstrates the same sportsmanship and energetic spirit as the fund’s namesake.

Race entry is just $25 for the 5K leading up to the race then $30 the day of. The childrens’ 1K race is just $5. To register, pleave visit the website. If you cannot race but would like to submit a charitable donation to the fund, please visit the Krit Kearins Classic website or email Pam Sheehy at race@kritclassic.com.

The Essex Street Gateway Community Mural was created to help make the community a better and prettier place in which to live. Team Haverhill is a non-profit organization whose focus is on the the connection between the arts and the community. They combine these passions and interests with projects such as the Essex Street Gateway Community Mural, which is the culmination of many tireless months of effort from volunteers and art students. The finished project will represent the culture, beauty, and history of the community.

The block party is a free family event, and all are encouraged to join in celebration of the newest town project. For any questions or information, feel free to contact 978-697-1648 or visit the Team Haverhill website.

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua was founded in 1900 and is a powerful non-profit organization operating solely through community donations to help protect and foster homeless animals. The organization takes in abandoned neglected and abused animals on a daily basis, protecting and advocating for them while placing them up for the long-term goal – adoption. The Humane Society for Greater Nashua provides a loving home, food and plenty of medical care in the interim but requires community volunteer and monetary efforts to continue doing their great work each year.

The community yoga event is donation-based, and all participants are encouraged to donate whatever they are comfortable with providing. The suggested donation amount is between $5 – $7. If you would like to RSVP for the event, or if you have questions, please email info@banyantreeyoganh.com or call Brandy Hill at (603) 889-1121. Drop-ins are also welcome to the event!

Operation Homefront is a non-profit organization founded in 2002 in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks with a goal of providing aid for service members, the wounded and their families. The organization supplies emergency financial assistance, as well as other essential help for everyday living. This includes, but is not limited to, monetary funds, emergency food, shelter, home repairs and transitional housing. They have earned four out of four stars for the past five consecutive years from Charity Navigator, the nation’s top independent evaluator of non-profit organizations. All money raised through fundraisers and benefits goes directly towards helping those in need.

Tickets are $5 for those with military IDs and $10 for all others. If you wish to purchase them online or ask any questions, please email dollfacepromotions@gmail.com or call 978-697-1009. Visit the website for any extra information about the charity or the event.

The FFA was first founded in Virginia in the early 1920s as an organization for boys in agriculture classes. In 1928, after several states had adopted a group like the orginial one in Virginia, the FFA became the national, state and local youth leadership organization that it is today. There are currently 507,753 members in all 50 states along with Puerto Rico and Guam. The members are responsible for raising money for the State Association. The funds received by the NH FFA go toward educational opportunities and scholarships for its members, leadership conferences, and more.

Tickets for the 5K are $15 if registered before May 12, $20 after May 12 and $10 for all students. Registration is required. For any questions about the 5K or the open house, feel free to contact Debbi at 603-434-7086 × 60323 or registeriffa@gmail.com or visit the website of J & F Farms or the website of the FFA.

Shelly Devlin, an international stylist and educator, founded the Water’s Edge Salon & Spa in 1990 at just 23 years old on the belief that everyone should have access to the best salon and spa services everywhere. The spa started as a simple 300 square foot area and has since upgraded to its current 3000 square foot location. Shelly travels around the US as a Team Quest platform artist for Aquage and has been featured in Allure magazine.

Feel free to visit the Water’s Edge website for more details. There is no cost to be admitted, and no tickets are necessary.. For questions about the anniversary celebration, please contact Sheri Gayer by email at sheri@watersedgedayspa.com or by phone at 603-421-1990.

For the past 19 years, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church has been hosting this event, and it has evolved to feature an extremely high standard of crafts. The crafters who attend often return each year, seeing it as a good opportunity to expand their artisan business and expand their name in artistry. The Apple Country Craft Fair Spring Fling has become very renowned in the past few years, as well, having even been featured in the Yankee Magazine.

The event will take place at the corner of Mammoth Road and 3 Peabody Row in Londonderry. Come support artisans and crafters from all over New England and enjoy the spring welcoming with friends. For any questions, feel free to email stpeterscraftfair@gmail.com or visit the church website.

The Priceless Prom Gown Program was founded and created by Mrs. Carol Lanni during the 2006-2007 school year. She heard from a great number of students that prom cost too much and they most likely couldn’t attend. Mrs. Lanni believed every girl deserves a chance to go to their prom, and because of the excess cost of normal prom dresses, she was driven to create the Priceless Prom Gown Program. The organization is a non-profit organization, which relies on the donations and kindness of the community in order to function.

The Priceless Prom Gown Program requests a small $10 donation from girls shopping for prom dresses in order to keep the program up and running for years to come. If you would like more information about the organization or the boutique events, please visit the Priceless Prom Gown Program website. For any questions or further information, please email the program.

The Billerica Cat Care Coalition was created in 2004 by humanitarians who wanted to help abandoned and feral cats and kittens. The coalition is a no-kill organization with the goal of rescuing cats and placing them up for adoption once they are spayed, neutered and declared healthy enough. They work in and around Billerica to reduce the death and suffering of cats every day, and functions such as the Cat’s Meow Chocolate Tasting & Silent Auction are a large part of what allows them to keep up their amazing service for animals.

Tickets are just $25 for the event and all guests are welcome! More information may be found on the Billerica Cat Care Coalition website. Feel free to email the coalition with any questions you might have.