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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Dear –FNAME–,
In this week’s edition of the Downtowner we have some great volunteer opportunities, two chances to check out some amazing machines, where you can find live music and theatre this week, and an opportunity for businesses and organizations to provide input as the Nashua Regional Planning Commission develops an economic recovery plan for the region.
Thank you for reading The Downtowner each week! Most things are better when you get to share them with a friend! If you think this is a great read, and enjoy finding out about all the things that are coming up here in the city – please consider sending this along to a friend who might enjoy the same, and might like to subscribe!
Hope to see you Downtown!
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 comes to us from Sandy Belknap, who captured this intricate handiwork on an early, foggy morning walk in Mine Falls. Just in time for spooky season to begin!
Speaking of spooky season: We’re just about to deliver the kits to our participants so they can start creating their entries for our annual Downtown Scarecrows competition. Keep an eye out!
âââââââAnd if you’d like to keep Mine Falls as beautiful as ever, this Saturday is another trail clean-up day. Details below!
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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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FEATURED EVENT I: LIVE THEATRE TO SUPPORT NSKS!
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‘We’re Back!” Showcase
to benefit Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter
2 pm and 7 pm Saturday, Sept. 25
Nashua is back onstage this weekend!
Be in the house as Nashua area performers return to the stage for the first time and support the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter. Watch our local theater groups, dance companies, musicians and more take the stage at the Edmund Keefe Auditorium at Elm Street Middle School.
More than 100 performers from greater Nashua performing arts groups are set to entertain. Hosted by George F. Piehl and Genesys Theater, the showcase will feature performances from:
- Actorsingers
- Allegro Dance Academy (7 pm show only)
- Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center
- Dancing Corner
- Kids Coop
- Nashua Community Music School
- NC Flute Studio Ensemble
- Nashua High South Jazz Band
- Peacock Players
- Symphony NH Brass Quintet (2 pm show only)
- YMCA
That’s a lot of entertainment, all for $10! The full $10 ticket price will go to the NSKS.
Come support these performers and the good works of NSKS!
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FEATURED EVENT II: WHEELS & WINGS EVENT
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Wheels & Wings
at Nashua Airport
10 amâ2 pm Saturday, Sept. 25
Nashua’s annual FREE Touch-a-Truck event!
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Nashua Parks & Rec invites the whole family to come explore big trucks and planes and see how they work!
The annual Wheels & Wings event is held at Boire Field, Nashua Airport, at 93 Perimeter Road. It will include fire trucks, police vehicles, planes, helicopters, our DPW vehicles, electric cars and much more!
The event also features a “Horns Free” hour from 1â2 pm, where all horns will be disabled for those who may be sensitive to loud noises.
The event also helps 68 Hours of Hunger, and will be accepting nonperishable food donations that day as well.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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SATURDAY: LET’S KEEP OUR TRAILS LOOKING BEAUTIFUL!
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Mine Falls Park Trail Day
8:30 amânoon Saturday, Sept. 25
Come help keep our trails clean and safe!
Registration will be at the Lincoln Park entrance at the end of Coliseum Ave., beginning at 8:45 am.
Clean-up will continue with assorted projects in the park until noon.
FREE t-shirts for all volunteers!
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SATURDAY: KELLY MANN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
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Memorial 5k Run and 3k Walk
Saturday, Sept. 25
If youâre not ready to run in-person yet, they are offering a virtual race option.
Kelly Mann Memorial 5k T-Shirts are available for the first 200 registrants.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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PLANNING COMMISSION SEEKS YOUR INPUT
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Nashua Regional Planning Commission
seeks input for economic recovery plan
The Nashua Regional Planning Commission is developing an economic recovery plan to address the impacts of COVID-19 on the regionâs economy, and they seek the community’s input.
Great American Downtown is a proud partner in the Regional COVID-19 Economic Development Recovery Plan Steering Committee. We want to hear about the issues impacting your business and the support you need to recover and grow in the future.
There are three survey categories hoping to gather data: Workforce, Entrepreneurship, and Retail/Restaurants. Read more about the key components to the project HERE. Then, please take a few minutes to complete one or all three surveys as they apply to your business.
Thank you for your input!
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FALL FOOD RESOURCES, AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
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Greater Nashua Food Council
shows you where fall food resources are,
NH Food Bank job opportunity
Above you find an updated Fall Food Resource Guide, and Fall Free Fresh Produce Mobile Pantry Locations, provided by the Greater Nashua Food Council.
Below, read about a great job opening with NH Food Bank! The Americorps Vista opportunity is a great way to get work experience for a new grad and make some money toward college tuition!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FARMERS MARKET THIS WEEKEND
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Here’s what’s on tap this Sunday!
in parking lot behind City Hall (Elm St.)
Drive Electric NH was founded in 2017. It is coordinated by the Clean Energy NH, a statewide nonprofit. Drive Electric NH is a coalition of public and private stakeholders whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and installation of supporting charging infrastructure in New Hampshire, by increasing knowledge and awareness of EVs through education and outreach. This will result in a cleaner environment, increased consumer choice, and will help the state attract and retain the next generation workforce as well as attract visitors to our state.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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NEXT WEEK: FIRST FAIR OF THE SEASON!
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First Church Holiday Fair
9 amâ2 pm Saturday, Oct. 2
The First Church at 1 Concord Street invites you to explore the many crafts, gifts and take-away lunches and baked goods at their annual fundraiser.
Next Saturday, stop by in person; the subsequent weeks, you can shop from home and participate in their online silent auctions.
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LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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SUMMERTIME MEANS outdoor dining and live entertainment in Downtown Nashua! Whether it’s musicians, comedians, trivia night or more, the options for a fun night out are increasing. 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.
Great American Downtown’s Saturday Sidewalk Sessions
Live music 2â5 pm around Downtown Nashua
This Saturday:
- Switch House Ramblers @ corner of E. Pearl and Main
- Wendee Glick and Friends @ Bicentennial Park
Fridays â Karaoke night, 9 pm
Thursdays â Karaoke night
Fridays â live music 7â10 pm
Saturday â live music 9:30 pmâ1 am
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Ralph AllenFriday â Rick WatsonSaturday â Tom Rousseau
(occasional live music Sat.; check their Facebook page)
Saturday â Taylor Allgood, 6â9 pm
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Matt the Sax
Saturday â Jamie Cain
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Thursday â Comedy Night, Mike Koutrobis and friends, 7:30â9 pm
Saturday â Charlie Chronopoulos, 4â6 pm
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
Sunday â not listed as of presstime
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
Saturday â not listed as of presstime
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Thurs. 7:30â10:30 pm)
Thursday â Andrew Marshall
Triana Wilson appearing second Thursday monthly.
Blair Leavitt appearing third Thursday monthly.
Andrew Marshall appearing fourth Thursday monthly.
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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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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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