Academic exchange PAX is seeking families to host for the 2016-17 school year. There is a 16-year-old Serbian girl who would like to find a family. She enjoys hip-hop dancing, volunteering, cooking and hanging out with friends. She comes with good English skills, her own spending money and medical insurance. Families with or without children, single parents and empty nesters all are welcome to host. For more information on the program, email Linda Coffey at linda_coffey@hotmail.com.
Stay Work Play is now accepting nominations for its seventh annual Rising Stars Awards program through July 22. The nonprofit organization is ready to recognize Civic Leader of the Year; College Student of the Year; Coolest Company for Young Professionals; Leadership Development Program of the Year; the new ‘Shire Story of the Year honors the best story of why an individual chooses to “stay, work, and play” in New Hampshire, Young Entrepreneur of the Year; and Young Professional of the Year.
To nominate a person, company or program, visit stayworkplay.org/risingstars-awards for complete rules and nomination materials. The winners will be announced at the Rising Stars Awards celebration Oct. 3.