The 2016 reunion of all USS Boston ships will be held in Dayton, Ohio, from July 7 to 10. All former crew members and family members are welcome. For details, write USS Boston Shipmates, P.O. Box 7445, Brockton, Mass. 02302, call (508)580-3808 or visit ussboston.org.
The New Hampshire Literary Awards will honor books in five categories. Works considered must be written by a native or resident, or be of subject matter inherently connected to New Hampshire. Books may be nominated in the following categories: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, children’s literature, young adult and reader’s choice in each category. Online voting will begin over the summer. Nominations are encouraged and welcome from writers, publishers, organizations, and the general public. Qualifying books must have been published between June 1, 2013, and March 31, 2016. Nominations must be postmarked by May 31. Complete details are available at nhwritersproject.org.
The Center for the Arts has extended the deadline to June 1 for the Lang Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in the visual, literary, or performing arts. Qualified applicants should call 526-4444 or visit CenterForTheArtsNH.org/scholarships.html.
Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge 36 will host a baby shower tea to benefit the Concord Hospital Family Health Center Infant Layette Program on June 5 at 2 p.m. at the Epsom Public Library. Items needed include baby clothing 0 to 6 months, onesies, pajamas, bibs, toiletries, receiving blankets, sweaters and socks. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tea refreshments will be provided. Items may be dropped off at the library if you can’t attend. For more information, call at 736-4707.