a 501c3 non-profit with a mission centered around economic and cultural vibrancy in Downtown Nashua, NH
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The Downtowner
Your Source For All Things Local!
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For more Downtown information, visit DowntownNashua.org
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Our photo of the week is a capture from this past Saturday’s “Light Parade” event, organized by the Nashua Area Kayak Exploration Destinations group on Facebook! Over 60 boaters were out on the Nashua River, with various crafts decorated with fun and festive lighting. They created quite the spectacle! If you missed it, and want to see what the event was all about, you can check out our live video of the event here on Facebook.
Do you have some great pictures of our vibrant Downtown you’d like to show off? Post them to our Facebook page, or send them to us by email! We love to share images that capture the beauty and excitement of Downtown Nashua.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
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‘Stuff the Bus’ Back-to-School Supplies Drive
9 amâ 2 pm Saturday, Aug. 1
Help send the students of Greater Nashua back to school â whether that ends up being a building, or their own kitchen! â with all the supplies they need to succeed!
Items collected will benefit the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, Inc., Share Outreach, Inc, Nashua School District and others. Thanks to First Student, Mr. Mac’s Macaroni & Cheese and AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire for helping support this important community supplies drive!
Donate at:
- Staples Nashua
- Walmart Hudson
- Five Below
- Target Nashua at the Pheasant Lane Mall
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PEACOCK PLAYERS HOLDS VIRTUAL CABARET SHOW
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Senior Showcase Cabaret
Wednesday, Aug. 5
7â8:30 pm
When you can’t have all the pomp, because of the circumstance!
The evening includes pre-recorded musical performances from 14 graduating seniors, exclusive interviews with the cast, our traditional Mainstage Memories slideshow, and the live announcement of this year’s recipient of the Jared Nathan Scholarship for the arts.
Join Peacock Players Graduating Class of 2020 as they sing for a worthwhile cause. This free public online event is a musical cabaret intended to raise the necessary donations to support both the Jared Nathan Scholarship for the Arts and the Peacock Players Scholarship Fund.
Read more about the Jared Nathan Scholarship for the Arts or the Peacock Players Scholarship Fund HERE, donate HERE , or mail checks to:
Peacock Players, 14 Court Street, Nashua, NH, 03060.
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LET’S GO DANCIN’ IN THE PARK!
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GRAB YOUR DANCINâ SHOES AND JOIN US!
Friday, August 14, 7â10 pm
Since 2016, families, friends and neighbors have gathered to dance the warm summer night away, through the city of Nashuaâs Dancinâ events.
This summer, the City of Nashua, in partnership with Great American Downtown are planning for two events, in August and September. The event series, Dancinâ In The Park, will take place along the Nashua Riverfront in Renaissance Park. Join us outside by the river, for hot music and cold ice cream (available for purchase from Hazy Ice Cream truck). First, enjoy a dance lesson with instructor Theo Martinez, who will teach us Latin dance styles. Then, our guest musicians will heat up the night with two 45-minute sets:
Aug. 14: Latin
Beantown Social Club
Friday from 6:30â10 pm
at Renaissance Park on Water Street, in Downtown Nashua.
SEPTEMBER EVENT TBA
These events are free but ticketed, to limit the number of people in attendance to 150, to ensure enough room to allow for participants to maintain physical distancing. Mask wearing will be required of all those in attendance, aside from performers. This event, and the event health and safety plan have been developed in partnership with the Nashua Dept. of Public Health to ensure proper measures are in place for a healthy, safe, and fun night of music and dance! Please be aware that we continue to monitor the conditions of COVID-19 spread in Nashua and NH, and in the event that conditions change this event may be cancelled at the recommendation of Public Health.
RESERVE TICKETS BELOW!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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AUGUST IS NH EATS LOCAL MONTH!
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NH Eat Local Month!
New Hampshire and New England provide a bounty of locally grown and sourced food. It’s always a good time to remember that we can enjoy delicious food that also supports our local economy and our hard-working neighbors and farmers.
Here at Great American Downtown, we #eatlocal as much as possible! And we’ve got some ideas for you as well. Check out our Eat Local page here. Each week of August in The Downtowner, we’ll publish a a new blog about the local food purveyors participating in our Nashua Farmers Market. We’re happy to shine a spotlight on these hard-working local farmers, bakers, and food producers who are committed to providing the best local items available.
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LOCAL VENDORS AND FARMERS READY TO SERVE YOU!
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Nashua Farmers Market
Open every Sunday, 10 amâ2 pm
National Farmers Market Week, led by the Farmers Market Coalition, is a great opportunity to show the nation how much value markets bring to their communities. With fun events, specials, contests, and activities, the week helps to boost market attendance and visibility â while at the same time being loads of fun!
National Farmers Market Week fits right in with the NH Eats Local Month!
âââââââAmerican Farmland Trust is holding a “Best Farmers Market” competition â would you click on the button and vote for us? The winning market gets $1,000, which would go a long way towards continuing our success.
We’re listed as “City Hall Plaza Farmers Market.” THANK YOU!!!
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MEET YOUR LOCAL VENDORS!
Simple Pleasures is a Manchester-based bakery that creates some of the most beautiful desserts and breads we’ve ever seen! But don’t take our word for it; visit them on Facebook and see the stunning photos for yourself!
Owner and baker Kim Anderson invites you to stop by their table (husband Joe will be there to greet you!) this Sunday, and see just a sampling of their creations!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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DO YOU KNOW A VETERAN FAMILY NEEDING A HOME?
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Habitat for Humanity offers affordable homeownership
to local honorably discharged military families
Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is looking for two veteran families who will qualify and partner with GNHFH for our new build project, Roger Hall Memorial Build located in Nashua.
Families interested in applying for the Veteran Build may watch an informational video on their website to learn about the Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity Homeowner partnership program, the process, what to expect and how to apply.
Application deadline is August 15.
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CELEBRATE WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE
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In his recent state of the city address, Mayor Jim Donchess invited viewers to participate in several events and activities that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement.
The events will happen on August 16, but we’re letting you know a bit early, so you can participate by reading the book “The Women’s Hour,” which will be the topic of a virtual book club event.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Marguerite’s Place
Margueriteâs Place, Inc. helps women with children achieve self-sufficiency by providing them with safe, stable, transitional housing along with emotional, educational and supportive services.
Margueriteâs Place was founded in 1994 by Sister Sharon Walsh and Sister Elaine Fahey. They named their organization after St. Marguerite DâYouville, the foundress of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, who was known for her compassionate care of women and children and her deep faith in God. The Sistersâ original mission remains strong and continues to guide the nonprofit: Margueriteâs Place supports homeless women with children in their quest for self-sufficiency by providing transitional housing, childcare, and a continuum of supportive services to help families thrive.
There are many ways to support this Nashua nonprofit and its good work; find your way to donate here.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Thank you for being a subscriber to The Downtowner!
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Great American Downtown is a Nashua based 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation that provides coordination, collaboration and partnerships that unify the entire Nashua community around a common vision for an attractive downtown that is vibrant, viable and truly reflects the character of our city. Learn all about our wide variety of programs here.
We’re happy to share information about your upcoming event in and around Downtown Nashua! If you would like to submit an event to be featured in The Downtowner, or are interested in any other sponsorship and marketing opportunities through Great American Downtown, contact our Downtown Marketing Coordinator at [email protected].
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