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| | Our photo of the week shows our Nashua City Hall, 229 Main Street, in bloom with springtime vibrancy! We’re looking forward to bringing back our Nashua Farmer’s Market to this location again this year, beginning June 20. Watch our Farmers Market webpage for developing information, and follow us on Facebook to see which vendors and farmers will be joining us. New and returning faces! | | |
| | 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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| | THURSDAY: JOIN CULTURES FORUM ON VACCINE | | |
| | COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Forum 12:30â1:30 pm Thursday, April 29 Live via Zoom Live panelists will discuss beliefs and myths about COVID-19 and its vaccines that are circulating in their communities. Letâs learn from Latinx, African, Brazilian, African American, and other community members. Join us on Zoom to hear insider information from client and cultural perspectives. Their presentations are geared to help providers understand what types of education a) are needed, b) can build trust, and c) will help community members take advantage of vaccination. Learning Objectives: - List at least 3 barriers, to getting the COVID vaccine (or healthcare generally), faced by the represented cultures / groups
- Discuss the represented co-cultureâs customs, beliefs and/or communication patterns and how they impact the receipt of care
- Identify 3 practices on the part of providers that can help co-cultural community members comfortably utilize COVID vaccine clinics, healthcare generally, or/and other services.
Virtual presenters: Community speakers from diverse backgrounds such as Latinx, African, African American, Brazilian, Muslim, and more. Moderated by Lynn Clowes, Cultural Effectiveness Trainer for Ascentria Care Alliance. Everyone is welcome! Additionally, Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider with distinction of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centerâs Commission on Accreditation. 1.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1376 Click below to register and learn more! | | |
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| | FRIDAY: DEADLINE TO NOMINATE A HERO OF THE ARTS! | | |
| | NHBCA Arts Awards call for nominations Submit by 8 pm Friday Businesses of all shapes and sizes, business leaders, artist entrepreneurs as well as arts and cultural organizations are eligible to receive NHBCA Arts Awards. Deadline for submissions is 8 pm Friday, April 30, 2021. Multiple supporting letters and materials may be submitted to offer a complete picture of nomineesâ contributions and successful efforts to enhance New Hampshireâs arts and cultural environment. Individuals, businesses and organizations are also encouraged to self-nominate. Please note: You must retain your own copy of your nomination for your records. At this time it is not possible to print the form from the website. You will receive an email indicating that the submission has been received. Click the links below to complete the appropriate form. The four categories are shown above. Judges reserve the right to withhold making an award or adjusting the category sizes at their discretion. | | |
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| | Kentucky Derby Day at Boston Billiards 5 pm Saturday, May 1 Boston Billiards, 55 Northeastern Blvd., invites you to “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports!” this weekend, as they celebrate the Kentucky Derby! Put on your best Derby outfit and join them for an outdoor celebration to watch the race. Live music, specialty cocktails, fun giveaways and prizes for Best Outfit and Best Hat. | | |
| | SATURDAY: DELICIOUS FOOD TASTING, PAINTING EVENT! | | |
| | Mola Foods invites you to a food tasting and painting event noonâ2 pm Saturday, May 1 Mola Foods at 9 Simon Street is holding a fun painting and tasting event this weekend. To celebrate the owner’s birthday, the store is hosting a painting and tasting event. The menu will feature Nigérian and Vietnamese spices on meatballs and chicken wings with their famous sweet and Spicy BBQ sauce. Tofu for a meatless option. Limited spots are available! If you’re interested in attending email them at [email protected]. $10 for the canvas and art supplies. Face-mask is mandatory. More information and to register by clicking below! | | |
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| | STOP BY SENIOR CENTER IN MAY FOR FREE CLASSES | | |
| | FREE Springtime classes offered for those ages 50 and better Look at the diverse offerings in the flyer above! Isn’t there something you’ve always wanted to try, but were hesitant to commit? Now’s the time to expand your horizons! Every time you visit the center to attend a FREE class or workshop event, you’ll be entered to win one of many raffle prizes. And who knows? You might discover a new passion, or a new friend! | | |
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| | LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA! | | |
| | As the weather improves and more outdoor dining happens, our local spots are again offering live entertainment. Whether it’s musicians, comedians, trivia night or more, the options for a fun night out are increasing, as we all try to add a bit of normalcy again. More establishments will be adding live music in the weeks ahead. If you know of a bar or restaurant featuring live music, shoot us an email so we can promote them here every week! Here are some of the artists slated for performing this weekend. Call to confirm times and musicians. (live music MonâThurs 5:30â8:30 pm; FriâSat 5:30â9 pm) Thursday â Jae Mannion Friday â Malcolm Salls Saturday â TBD (live music FriâSat. 8â10 pm) Saturday â Jim Cain (live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. 4â6 pm) Saturday â Dan Carter (live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm) Sunday â The Incidentals (live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fridays 8 pm) | | |
| | ARE YOU A DOWNTOWN VENUE PRESENTING LIVE MUSIC? LET US KNOW! Please email us at [email protected] with your upcoming musicians, so we can share the info with our readers! | | |
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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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