HAMPSTEAD — The Hampstead Lions Club will again be selling luminaries. The community-wide luminary event benefiting local charities will take place on December 24. The current times have brought about big demands from our community locally and globally, including helping to fund our own food…

DANVILLE —  The Danville Lions Club is working to provide support to families in need in the community this holiday season. Can you help?

HAMPSTEAD — Hampstead Lions Club will place Giving Trees at some local businesses again this year.

NEWTON — Newton Fire and Rescue has partnered with the United States Marine Corps for their 5th annual Toys for Tots Campaign, which runs through December 11.

KINGSTON — First Congregational Church of Kingston invites you to their Blue Christmas Service on Sat., November 28, 5:00 p.m. at 6 Church Street in Kingston.

HAMPSTEAD — Hampstead Congregational Church will offer an online Blue Christmas: Service of Remembrance, Comfort, and Hope, on Sun., December 13 at 3:00 p.m. This is an unprecedented year of grief and loss. So many of us have lost so much: lives lost to the virus; the inability to be with th…

EXETER — While several communities have canceled their holiday parades due to the worldwide pandemic, Exeter will still be bringing Santa Claus to town. In fairness to all, the events of 2020 make the idea of a “traditional” parade impossible, but the Exeter Holiday Parade volunteers have co…

KINGSTON — Worship services at First Congregational Church are held LIVE at 6 Church Street in Kingston and Live Streaming on KingstonFCC You Tube on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

ATKINSON — Each year, Community Crossroads selects a Direct Support Professional and Home Care Provider to receive the DSP and HCP of the Year awards. The recipients of this award demonstrated the ability to provide outstanding support for an individual who experiences a disability made the …

HAMPSTEAD — Hampstead Lions Club will place Giving Trees at some local businesses again this year.

BRENTWOOD —It's that time of year again when Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels is looking for sponsors for their Santa for Seniors program. Sponsors are assigned a senior or seniors and provided suggestions on what they need, sizes, hobbies, whether they have pets, etc. You can then…

KINGSTON — The First Congregational Church of Kingston is pleased to once again offer a Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thurs., November 26. In spite of COVID-19, they have devised a way to bless you with a meal. If you, or someone you know, are alone this year, they welcome you to their family T…

KINGSTON — Kingston Veteran’s Club will sponsor a ceremony honoring servicemen and women with wreaths of remembrance on Fri., December 18, at 12:00 p.m. The Kingston Vets Club is a registered sponsor for the four cemeteries in Kingston and will be honoring servicemen and women at the same ti…

NEWTON — Live Free Recovery Consultants of Newton, New Hampshire, recently started an Alternative Peer Group program in partnership with UNH institute on disability that allows for both the young adult and their family members to create a better understanding on self-awareness, decision maki…

KINGSTON — Help SoRock raise awareness to reduce the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders in your town. You choose your day, location, and distance, and your steps are counted toward your town! The town with the most recorded distance for awareness will receive a Mental He…

HAMPSTEAD — Once again several area religious leaders will offer a Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday afternoon before Thanksgiving Day. This year, however, it will be by means of a ZOOM session.

PORTSMOUTH — Step Up Parents continues to form partnerships with New Hampshire businesses and is pleased to announce proud corporate sponsor, KRB Kitchen and Bath Design Center (KRB).

HAMPTON — Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road in Hampton (Rt. 1) cordially invites the community to a free Thanksgiving Dinner “with all the fixings”, which includes roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, cranberry sauce, and dessert, on Thurs., Novembe…

EPPING — A free Turkey Dinner with all the fixin’s for those in need will be offered on Wed., November 25 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., November 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meals will be individually packaged and served, or delivered within a certain radius. The food s…

HAMPTON — Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road in Hampton (Rt. 1) cordially invites the community to a free Thanksgiving Dinner “with all the fixings”, which includes roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, cranberry sauce, and dessert, on Thurs., Novembe…

EXETER – Thanks to the many local sponsors who continue to support their cause, the Festival of Trees (FOT) Committee is already well on its way to reaching its $35,000 fundraising goal. The group is holding an online fundraising campaign this year due to health and safety challenges brought…

DANVILLE — Do you reside in Danville and need help this holiday season? The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a stressful and financially unstable year for most. The holiday season is coming fast upon us, and is creating more worries for families and senior citizens that don't know how they wi…

EAST KINGSTON/FREMONT — Due to the Coronavirus, the Wreath of Remembrance Ceremony scheduled for Sat., December 19, 2020, will not be held in East Kingston or Fremont this year.

KINGSTON — The First Congregational Church of Kingston is pleased to once again offer a Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thurs., November 26. In spite of COVID-19, they have devised a way to bless you with a meal. If you, or someone you know, are alone this year, they welcome you to their family T…

EAST HAMPSTEAD — We have all been blessed. Some more than others and we here at The East Hampstead Union Christian Church is once again asking for your help. This year, Thanksgiving will be different for many. Many people will be gathering in smaller groups, if at all.  Please help us make T…

ATKINSON —Atkinson Congregational Church is collecting newly store-bought or newly handmade hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks to benefit local organizations in need. The collection is contactless, enabling donators to shop online and ship directly to the church or place items in a la…

EAST KINGSTON/FREMONT — Due to the Coronavirus, the Wreath of Remembrance Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 will not be held in East Kingston or Fremont this year.

KINGSTON — Casually drop the sentence, "I wonder if Jesus will return during our lifetime," and see the response you get.

PLAISTOW — The First Baptist Church, 122 Main Street in Plaistow, is continuing their drive-in Sunday worship services for the foreseeable future. The service will continue to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday morning and all are welcome to drive in, stay in their cars, and enjoy the service w…

FREMONT — In the past, the East Kingston Community United Methodist Church and the Peoples United Methodist Church in Fremont, in cooperation with the libraries in Fremont, East Kingston and Brentwood, have sponsored a drive to assist two veterans’ centers that service homeless veterans, Lib…

DANVILLE — The Danville Lions Club will sponsor a non-perishable Food Drive on Sat., November 7, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Danville Community Center.

ATKINSON — Attention outdoor lovers! The Atkinson Recreation Commission and Atkinson Conservation Commission have joined to create the “Fit Trail” which includes ten exercise stations starting from Woodlock Park, as well as a part of the Woodlock Conservation Trail.

STATEWIDE — Step Up Parents (SUP) announced FedPoint, formerly LTC Partners, has joined its corporate sponsorship program.

HAVERHILL, MA/SOUTHEASTERN, NH —Serving southern NH and northeastern MA, including MetroWest and the Cape, Veterans Northeast Outreach Center (VNEOC) has launched Voices for Veterans to help bridge funding gaps that result from COVID-19.

PRINCETON, MA – NEADS World Class Service Dogs, based in Princeton, MA, is actively recruiting volunteer Full-Time Puppy Raisers in New England. Applications are available online here.

BEDFORD — Who will be the 2020 Beards for Bucks Champion? The competition is on! 72 law enforcement agencies and counting with well over 500 NH Law Enforcement officers across the Granite State are going Razor-less for a Reason. Throughout the month of October, participating officers are all…

FREMONT — In the past, the East Kingston Community United Methodist Church and the Peoples United Methodist Church in Fremont, in cooperation with the libraries in Fremont, East Kingston and Brentwood, have sponsored a drive to assist two veterans’ centers that service homeless veterans, Lib…

KINGSTON — Kingston Recreation is excited to announce that Trunk or Treat will be held on Sat., October 24 at the Recreation Center, Main Street, Kingston.

KINGSTON — Trinity Church, 80 Route 125, Kingston is holding indoor services of worship on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

EXETER — All are encouraged to join Exeter United Methodist Church in Exeter for Sunday morning worship. You can feel safe while attending in person worship in the sanctuary, the seating is spread out and all cleaning protocols are being done. Not quite sure you want to enter the building, y…

CONCORD — AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has kicked off volunteer recruitment for its Tax-Aide program, the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax preparation service. The program is looking for individuals to volunteer virtually or in-person in a number of roles to provide help to taxpayers.

ATKINSON — After much discussion and careful consideration, the Atkinson Garden Club has unanimously voted to cancel our annual Greens and Gifts Sale, scheduled for December of this year.

ATKINSON — Welcome to the 74th annual Atkinson Firefighters Association Turkey Raffle. You will notice that there will be a different format for this year's raffle. The year 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and they are no exception. All of their usual fundraising events up unt…

NEWTON — Live Free Recovery Consultants cordially invite you to attend their APG/Adolescent Treatment Community Open House on Fri., October 16, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 2 Puzzle Lane, Building 2, Unit 1 in Newton.

KINGSTON — Pollinator Pathways NH is hosting a Fall Seed event on Sat., October 17, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Kingston Recreation Center on Main Street.

CONCORD  – New Hampshire hunters can share their fall harvest with the needy through the “Hunt for the Hungry” program at the New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities NH. Once again this fall, the New Hampshire Food Bank is collecting donations of processed deer and moose for…

ATKINSON — While we bask in the warm golden hues of a New Hampshire Autumn, the thousands of sunny Spring blooms that have been greeting Atkinson residents and visitors since 2016 should also be remembered for their message of solace, hope, and joy during these often difficult times.