A Taste of Milford
Thursday, May 30th 2013 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The 4th Annual ‘A Taste of Milford’ event takes place on Thursday, May 30th from 6-8:30 PM in downtown Milford and will feature 25 restaurants and local food producers from the Milford area. Sample terrific local food, stroll the downtown and shops, and listen to awesome music by local musicians Doc Doherty, Marlena Phillips and local band Groov’n. Tickets are $25 per person purchased in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.milfordimprovementteam.org or by telephoning 249-0676.
All proceeds benefit the Milford Improvement Team and are reinvested back into the Milford community. The Taste of Milford is sponsored by Hansen Printing & Design, Milford and and Centrix Bank. Tickets are limited – purchase early as this event has sold out the last three years!
Kim Cates 5K Run & Music
Friday, May 31st 2013 - 6:30 pm
Come and support the 2nd annual Kim Cates 5K Run and Music Festival on Friday, May 31st in Milford. Live music begins at 6:30 pm and the race is at 7pm. There’s a free kids Mad Dash, food, drinks and fun!
Go to www.kimcatesfund.org for more information!
Manchester Animal Shelter Plant Sale
Saturday, June 1st 2013 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The 7th Annual Manchester Animal Shelter Plant Sale is the perfect place to get inspired for the spring season—and to pick up new items for your garden! This year’s sale takes place on Saturday, June 1 from 9 am to 1 pm on the grounds of the Manchester Animal Shelter.
Garden lovers will find a variety of perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, houseplants and even small shrubs for sale.
Garden and raffle items are generously donated by local garden clubs, businesses and animal-loving community members.The Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter is still accepting donations through May 19. Please contact the shelter at gro.retlehslaminaretsehcnamnull@elastnalp if you are interested in donating plants, empty planting pots (5 to 8”), plastic trays or raffle items.
The 7th Annual Plant Sale supports the mission of the Manchester Animal Shelter, which provides food, shelter and medical care to the stray and abandoned animals of Manchester.
The rain date for this event is Sunday, June 2. For more information, please visit manchesteranimalshelter.org.
Concerts for the Cause
Thursday, June 27th 2013 - 7:00 pm
Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be at the Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon on Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. The event is a part of the 28th anniversary season of Child and Family Services’ Concerts for the Cause series.
Straight from the Big Easy, Preservation Hall Jazz Band is the legendary ensemble that derives its name from the venerable music venue founded by Allan and Sandra Jaffe in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter.
Tickets to the show are $37.50 each and are available at the Lebanon Opera House box office, 603-448-0400, www.lebanonoperahouse.org.
VIP packages, which come with priority seats, an exclusive VIP reception, and acknowledgement in playbill, will be available only through Child and Family Services, www.cfsnh.org. VIP tickets are $75.00 each and are on sale now.
Proceeds from this event will support Child and Family Services’ work in the Upper Valley with victims of abuse and neglect, children in foster care, homeless and at-risk youth, and families under stress.
Granite State Quest
Saturday, July 13th 2013 - All Day
Granite State Quest – A ride to conquer cancer is seeking riders for this year event scheduled for Saturday, July 13th. The mission of the Granite State Quest is to provide individuals and families the opportunity to directly participate in the fight to conquer cancer. Riders have the opportunity to cycle 50 or 100 miles throughout southern New Hampshire. The ride starts and finishes at the Timberland Company in Stratham, NH. Fundraising goals are $500 for those riding 50 miles and $1,000 for those riding 100 miles.
On-line registration is available at www.granitestatequest.org. The entry fee for this year’s event is $85. Riders will receive a GSQ bike jersey and water bottle; refreshments at water stops throughout the ride, along with a post ride celebration and barbecue.
Register now at www.granitestatequest.orgor contact gro.tseuqetatsetinargnull@rolyatb with any questions.
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