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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Good Afternoon –FNAME–,
As the great state of NH see’s a reduction in cases of COVID-19, and an effective flattening of the curve thanks to all of our efforts in recent months – the Governor has announced a transition from Stay at Home 2.0 to Safer at Home guidelines. Safety restrictions have been updated to allow for indoor dining (at 50% capacity in Hillsborough County), summer camps, outdoor activities and more to resume. We’ve all made great sacrifices to get here, and it is our hope that with folks continuing to take proper precautions, like being mindful of hand washing, and wearing masks when social distancing is not possible – the we will be able to keep the curve flat and continue to enjoy a little time outside of the house under these new guidelines.
Remember, Safer at Home means just that – and though more opportunities for work and enjoyment are opening up – we all still need to do what we can to reduce transmission for the health and safety of ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. You can learn more on the new state guidelines on this piece from NECN, as well as on guidelines for various activities and industries that will be opening up on June 15th on state’s website here. The state has also launched an Asymptomatic Spread Assessment Program to help keep the curve flat, anyone can sign up to get tested at drive up sites located throughout the state here, and can learn more about how to get tested in Nashua here. Not near Nashua, or one of the state’s sites? For a full list of testing locations, you can click here. I just got my asymptomatic swab test done today. It was a quick and easy way (it did tickle my nose a bit) to be a part of keeping the curve flat, and I would encourage folks to consider getting tested if you’re feeling up to it!
In other positive news: here at Great American Downtown, w eâre committed to providing access to fresh, local, healthy foods – and to the safety of our customers, vendors, and staff. We are very pleased to announce that opening Day for the Nashua Farmers Market is June 21st! With good social distancing in mind, and to accommodate as many vendors as possible, this season we will be operating on three sides of City Hall with lots of space between vendors (map below), a requirement for all to wear masks, a one way flow of foot traffic and other health and safety measures. This location for the 2020 season is conveniently located next to the Elm Street Parking Garage, which provides a free place to park on all levels every day after 5pm, as well as all day on Saturdays and Sundays! Click here for our full list of 2020 vendors for opening day, and save the date for June 21st! Stay tuned for more information next week, and we canât wait to see you all again! We hope you have a great weekend!
Paul Shea
Executive Director
Great American Downtown
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For more Downtown information, visit DowntownNashua.org
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Our photo of the week was shared by Bill James, featuring a gaggle of kayakers enjoying the cool mist of the Nashua River fountains by Clocktower Place Apartments and the Main Street Bridge. Bill writes, “People have asked for years and it’s finally happening. Kayak rentals are coming to downtown Nashua!”
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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Parks & Rec announces
summer camps for 2020
Nashua Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce its revised 2020 Summer Camp offerings!
This summerâs lineup will include:
⢠â Archery Camps
⢠â Baseball Camp
⢠â Camp Mine Falls (Nature Camp)
⢠â Field Hockey Camp
⢠â Several Music Camps
⢠â Skateboard Camps
⢠â Tennis Lessons
⢠â Track & Field Camps
⢠â And a few virtual Science camps via Wicked Cool For Kids
Read more at our blog.
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Playgrounds will be open starting Monday, June 15th. We ask that our families and residents please follow guidelines while using these facilities:
⢠â Wash Your Hands Frequently
⢠â Maintain Social Distance
⢠â Avoid Large Gatherings
⢠â Consider Wearing a Face Covering
⢠â Stay Home if You Feel Sick
Nashua’s athletic fields are now open with restrictions:
Maximum 10 people â 9 players to 1 coach ratio
Practice only â no games
Reservations required thru Nashua Park and Recreation
Nashua Parks & Recreation is looking forward to a fun, safe, and healthy summer!
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Sing, dance, act! More summer youth fun!
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Peacock Players presents
‘Virtually Peacock’ summer theater camps
Peacock Players is offering an online series of week-long musical theatre classes for ages 8-18, to keep students engaged while safely social distancing. The Virtually Peacock series is designed to give promising young actors concentrated, talent-building experience â while exploring Broadwayâs most exciting musical theatre repertoire.
Each week, Virtually Peacock will offer classes for three different age groups (Monday through Friday):
Ages 8-10, 9 â10 am
Ages 11-13, 10:15â11:15 am
Ages 14-18, 11:30 amâ12:30 pm
Each group will experience a âtriple-threatâ theatre arts curriculum, plus âextension activitiesâ for students to pursue beyond the virtual classroom.
Groups will be carefully limited to allow for collaborative discussion and social interaction. Even though we cannot all safely gather to perform together at the end of the week, each student will receive a culmination video of their week-long experience that they can share with their family and friends.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Nashua Pride Festival
virtual event
Saturday, June 27
The City of Nashua is gearing up for our unique take on our annual Pride Festival. This year, we’re creating a virtual event that will include a bevy of drag queens, several musical acts, and a queer-focused 10-minute play. Guest speakers will also be featured.
The event will be broadcast on Saturday, June 27. We will give you more information next week.
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ORDER YOUR PRIDE SWAG NOW!
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Wear your Pride!
Orders due by
end of day Friday, June 12!
Our friends at Mint PrintWorks are at it again â helping us all show our Nashua pride and support of local businesses and events. They’re now offering a fun collection of Nashua Pride Festival swag.
This is a pre-order campaign that will end Friday, June 12, so don’t delay!
Orders will be available for pickup at a designated Pride pickup location TBD, or can be shipped to you.
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Pride yard signs!
Snazz up your lawn with a Nashua Pride yard sign!
Order ASAP for pick-up at the Nashua Farmer’s market grand opening on Sunday, June 21. There will be signs for sale at the market that day, as well.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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THE NASHUA PUBLIC LIBRARY IS WHERE IT’S AT!
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If you’re not following the Nashua Public Library on Facebook, why in the world not? NPL has really stepped up and helped many people get through isolation and stress these past few months, with a plethora of online offerings. We appreciate their hard work, and diverse programming!
NPL’s eMEDIA program lets you use streaming and downloading services with your Nashua Public Library card. Some include Hoopla, Kanopy and Libby. There are even services that don’t require a library card, including children-focused programming,
RomanceBookCloud, TeenBookCloud and more.
The treasure trove of interesting ideas and items offered through our free public library is truly a wonder. From curbside pick-up of books, audiobooks, and more, to a plethora of online entertainment, you can’t beat the Nashua Public Library! Thanks to the hard-working and inventive folks working to keep us all engaged and using our brains!
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Greater Nashua Food Council
The Greater Nashua Food Council is committed to making healthy, local food more accessible. This is partnered with a passion for making a healthy lifestyle fun and desirable.
The Council serves as a forum to enhance communication and collaborative projects among diverse organizations and constituencies. Working together, we can all contribute more effectively to the evolution of a resilient local food system, one that that nurtures the health of people, the local economy, and the planet at large.
The Greater Nashua Food Council is an ever expanding group using a collective impact model of over 80 local residents and partner organizations who are stakeholders in creating a sustainable food system in Nashua. There is a particular focus on those that struggle with food insecurity and thinking through some of the deeper system issues that may be barriers to food access such as transportation, livable wages, stable housing, healthy homes, and childcare.
Taking this systems thinking approach will be key to developing and sustaining the relationships needed to improve food access. The Council is focused on four key areas; nutrition education, production, distribution, and policy, to create a sustainable food system that provides healthy food options for all residents of Nashua.
Current collaborative projects include; community gardens, farm to school, “Cooking Matters”-cooking classes, gleaning from local farms and redistributing to communities in need, and addressing local transportation policies.
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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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