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02/25/12 Red Cross Pet First Aid


Get Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified! Show your pet how much you ♥ love ♥ them by becoming Red Cross Certified in Pet First Aid! The Pet First Aid Course is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th, from 10am to 3pm at the Animal Medical Center of New England (AMC). All course registration fees go directly to the American Red Cross's efforts in helping pets in disaster stricken areas. The 5-hour course includes classroom and hands-on training. For more information on Pet First Aid, please visit the AMC website at www.amcne.com or call 603-821-7222 to ask our client service representatives. *Pre-registration and payment is required!

02/28/12 - NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY


Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, an international non-profit organization that raises funds for children’s hospitals that help 17 million children each year, has set an ambitious goal to raise $2.7 million on February 28, 2011 (National Pancake Day), for children’s hospitals nationwide. Monies raised in your area will stay locally and help save and improve the lives of kids in your neighborhood.
On February 28, IHOP locations nationwide will offer free pancakes to each and every guest with the hope that they will leave a little something behind for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This is the seventh year of this fundraising effort, and we hope to bring the grand total of money raised to about $10 million in just seven years.

03-03-12 NOFA-NH 10th Annual Winter Conference
NOFA-NH 10th Annual Winter Conference
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Growing Food, Farms and Community
 
On Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) will hold its Tenth Annual Winter Conference, “Growing Food, Farms and Community”. The Conference will be hosted by Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston, NH, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. “We are very excited to be hosting the event,” says Sanborn Principal Brian Stack.  “We’re looking forward to the opportunity to have our students and faculty participate.”
 
A sustainable future based on local organic production and growing local economies is the major focus of the Winter Conference. Presenters from New Hampshire and New England will offer their experience and expertise in topics ranging from beginning and advanced organic farming and gardening, organic land care, sustainability, raising livestock, alternative energy, and producing and selling locally.
 
Cambridge-based eco-activist and author Frances Lappe will be the keynote speaker.   Author of 18 books including Diet for a Small Planet, Ms Lappe is the co-founder of three organizations, including Food First:  The Institute for Food and Development Policy  and, more recently, the Small Planet Institute, a collaborative network for research and popular education seeking to bring democracy to life.
 
The conference, open to home gardeners and professional growers alike, offers over 40 workshops and lectures.  Topic tracks include Beginner Organic Farmers, Permaculture, Food Safety and Storage, Herbs, Community Gardening and much more.  Scheduled speakers include local experts Dorn Cox (Building Abundance Through Soil Health), Eric and Becky Sideman (Q&A on Organic Vegetables) and Amy Antonoucci (Beginning Beekeeping). Kim Mastrianni will talk about growing sheep organically, while Joe Marquette will present Heritage Fowl for New England. The full program is listed on the NOFA-NH website – www.nofanh.org.
 
Several authors will be presenting at the conference and doing book signings. In addition to Ms Lappe, the conference will include Chelsea Green authors Didi Emmons (Vegetarian Planet), Michael Phillips (The Apple Grower, The Herbalist’s Way), and Greg Marley (Mushrooms for health: Medical Secrets of Northeastern Fungi).
 
Plan on strolling through the popular Green Market Fair, where local vendors and farmers market all things organic.  For the first time, there will also be demonstrations and educational presentations in the Green Market Fair.  Our famous Potluck Lunch is also not to be missed, and  attendees who bring an eight-serving potluck dish to share eat for free. An all-day vendor fair plus a raffle will be held from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm in the school gymnasium.
 
The conference will offer continuing education units to Master Gardeners and NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals. Registration materials are available on line at www.nofanh.org and at the NOFA-NH Office (phone 603-224-5022).
 
NOFA-NH is a non-profit organization of nearly 400 farmers, gardeners, and consumers that actively promotes regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices, ecologically-sound land care, and local, organic food systems. NOFA-NH educates farmers, gardeners, land care providers, and consumers of food on the benefits of natural, organic, and ecological growing practices.

03/20/12 Cub Scout Pack 610 Fundraiser for Pelham High School


Pelham High School is at the cusp of losing it's accreditation. Cub Scout Pack 610 leadership have taken the accreditation report and broke it down into manageable pieces. We are communicating the needs to our community in hope that they will help fund, or have their employers in-kind donations help with the effort. Our Pack is focusing our efforts on the Science Department. Parental members of our pack are writing grants for equipments and we are engaging the boys in meaningful ways to help raise the funds needed to get the department to pass and check off one item off that accreditation report. Our rough estimates put that number at $16,000. To date, we've raised $4,000 in our combined efforts. The boys are hosting a fund-raiser for the Science Department: Pelham McDonald's Tuesday, March 20th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Boys / Families will be selling raffle tickets for donated baskets to help with the Pelham High School Science Department. Raffle basket; WOW do we have some FANTASTIC BASKETS SHAPING UP. How about a Day Spa experience to an AWARD WINNING SPA? Hand tied fishing flies from a NH native so prominent for his work that he has been asked by US Presidents and world dignitaries for his flies. But wait.. there will be more..........

05/19/12 2nd Annual Ride for the Animals-Nashua Humane Society


2nd Annual Ride for the Animals-Nashua Humane Society. Saturday May 19,2012
Registration starts at 10am-11:30am.
Ride leaves at 12 noon from Nashua Harley Davidson in Merrimack,NH.
Riders $25 passengers $10.With registration you will receive a t-shirt, free food. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle.
The ride ends at Steve-N-James in Derry,NH
Entertainment is provided by Karen Grenier.

05/20/12 - 5th ANNUAL PAWS FOR CURE WALK


Our tails are wagging with excitement!

The 5th Annual Paws 4 A Cure Walk will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts at 1:00. (rain or shine)
Join us for an afternoon of tail waggin', treats and belly rubs, and show your support for our mission to help our furry friends and their human companions.
The purpose of this event is to raise money that will be directly distributed to veterinary hospitals for the pet owners and families that cannot afford veterinary treatment for their dog or cat without our help.
We work very hard to provide funds, awareness, and support to those who are battling canine cancer, other serious illnesses and injuries each year and I hope we can count on you for your support.
If you are unable to attend the 5th Annual Paws 4 A Cure Walk, you have several ways to help:
  • Create a satellite walk team by registering to walk;
  • Create a walk team page by registering to walk;
  • Create a individual fundraising page;
  • Sponsor an individual walker/team;
  • Visit the How You Can Help page. 
$25.00 pre-register online or by mail per person
$30.00 registration on the day of the walk per person

For more information and to register for the walk, please visit www.paws4acure.org

FREE TAX HELP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED


Would you like to help out and provide FREE tax preparation services to low and moderate-income taxpayers and learn valuable skills through this FREE volunteer training opportunity? Our trained volunteers provide quality tax return assistance to taxpayers; prepare tax returns based on taxpayers' documentation and preparers' tax law training (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ); prepare tax returns using electronic filing software; and provide assistance only to the level of their training; You will also work one-on-one with families; help families save money; receive free training to put on your resume; gain experience and confidence for future employment; get information to help you with your own tax return all while making a HUGE contribution to your community.
Volunteers will service during the tax season, February through April. You will need to complete a self-paced, on-line "Link and Learn" training (approximately 30 hours of training); attend "Taxwise" software training and volunteer orientation (approximately 10 hours); and then spend time each week for ten weeks during tax season volunteering at a local tax prep site.
For more information on this volunteer opportunity, please contact Helen Greene at CATCH Neighborhood Housing 369.6565 or hgreene@catchhousing.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS


The American Red Cross is in constant need of blood. Please give as often as you can. For a blood drive near you, please log on to www.redcross.org. Thank you!

RED CROSS STORM SAFETY


Scattered outages are possible during any significant weather event, and the condition of the roads has the potential to delay restoration efforts should they occur.” Unitil Media Relations Manager said. “Local utilities will work quickly and efficiently to restore power, but it important for all households and businesses to remain ‘Red Cross Ready’ throughout the winter months.”
 
Unitil and the American Red Cross urge customers to take precautions with the approach of this major winter storm.
 
Check power meters and vents.
Remove snow and ice carefully from a meter or outdoor appliance vent carefully with a broom. Do not use a shovel as it can damage the meter. Avoid shoveling or plowing snow up against or covering the meter or pipe. Remove icicles from overhead eaves and gutters to assure dripping water does not freeze the meter or vent pipe. Contact a qualified roofing vendor if you cannot reach icicles yourself. Do not kick your gas meter in an attempt to break ice off, as this too can cause damage.
 
Keep food as safe as possible.
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. First use perishable food from the refrigerator. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items.
  
Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics. 
Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment. Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.
 
Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car.
Traffic lights may be out and roads will be congested. Not only are you putting yourself and others at risk for injury, but accidents can damage utility poles and add hours to any ongoing restoration effort.
 
Using generators safely.  
When using a portable generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a portable generator to a home’s electrical system. Make sure that the generator you purchase is rated for the power that you think you will need.
 
Do not touch any electrical power lines.
Keep your family away from power lines. Report downed power lines to the appropriate officials in your area.
 
Carbon Monoxide Kills!
The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire. Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors. If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. 
   
More information is available at the websites for the American Red Cross in New Hampshire (www.nhredcross.org) and Unitil (www.unitil.com).

MERRIMACK VALLEY FOOD BANK


The Merrimack Valley Food Bank is a non profit organization that provides nutritious food to nearly 100 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day and residential programs in 29 communities in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The Food Bank is the supermarket for these programs that serve families and individuals and when their shelves are empty, so are the ones serving our neighbors who need food assistance.

The Merrimack Valley Food Bank needs your help to keep up with the increased demand for food assistance. Please consider donating non perishable food like low sodium canned vegetables and soups, whole wheat pasta, canned fruit in juice or light syrup, cereal, oatmeal and paper products.

They also gladly accept monetary donations to help continue providing an average 2 million pounds of food per year to residents of the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Nashua and Windham.

Call Lisa Couturier @ 978-454-7272 or visit MVFB.org for more information on how you can Help US…Help OTHERS.

THE BRAD DELP FOUNDATION


The Brad Delp Foundation, established to honor the singer's legacy of generosity, kindness and compassion, will provide the means to opportunity for a new generation of musicians, by offering grants to in-need school systems, children's music programs and individuals who provide music education. Recognizing the difficulties that many musicians face in achieving their aspirations, the Foundation will also award funding in the form of grants and scholarships to individuals who desire to continue their own musical education.
The Brad Delp Foundation seeks to continue Brad's tradition of giving by supporting those musicians whose talent and dedication may set them on the path to success. For more information, log on to www.braddelpfoundation.org
STUFF YOU CAN WIN ON FRANK
Weekday mornings at 7:15am for a chance to WIN tickets to the Royalty of Rock and Pop tribute show feat... Elvis, Beatles, Michael Jackson & Lady Gaga. For more info go to www.palacetheatre.org Past questions & answers here

Frank’s Facebook Funny Photo Caption Contest- Check out our Facebook page for the Funny photo and leave your caption. Jim, Bethany & Nick will choose a winner on Friday… a 3 month membership to Snap Fitness, 290 Derry Road, Hudson. Check them out online at www.snapfitness.com contest open to non-members only.
Join BRIAN BATTLE & listen to all 3 classic hits - correct caller at 1-877-370-1063 with the common theme and WIN a $25 Gift Card to The GRILL NEXT DOOR 653 Broadway in Haverhill MA - A GREAT place to bring the family or a date
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