The Friends of the Meredith Library’s “Book-It!” race committee is planning the fifth annual 5K race to be held Sept. 3. The course is certified and sanctioned by the U.S. Track & Field Association. There will be a shorter “Bookworm” race and the “Inchworm” race for children age 5 and younger. Online registration is offered through active.com and mplbookit.weebly.com. Registration forms will be available at the Meredith Public Library and other businesses. The proceeds from the race will benefit the programs of the library. Sponsors are featured on race shirts, in signage at the race and in numerous articles. For more information or to sponsor, call Beverly Heyduk at 279-1206 or Barbara Brann at 279-5565.
The Mid-State Regional Coordinating Council for Community Transportation launched a pilot taxi voucher program to assist integration of individuals who reside within Merrimack County Department of Corrections. The program is the first of this kind in the region and is a key to independent living for individuals who can successfully complete the corrections department’s Community Release Program. The intent of the program is to provide support so that individuals can successfully complete the program and reintegrate into society. Without transportation, individuals remain disconnected from society, which in effect forces them to stay at the prison. The transportation services will be provided by D&B Taxi & Currier Services and Granite State Independent Living. The service will operate Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Interlakes Summer Theatre is challenging business owners to join its “Good Will” challenge. The professional summer stock company will be presenting five musicals this season: Always. . . Patsy Cline, 9 to 5 The Musical, The Producers, My Fair Lady and Footloose. Participating businesses can purchase a block of tickets (in the form of gift certificates) for their employees at a reduced price and they will be officially enrolled as a “Good Will” sponsor. If you work for a company and think this is a good idea, tell your boss and call for details at 707-6035.
Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice is offering free seven-week bereavement support groups in two locations beginning in July. One group will meet in Laconia on Thursdays and the other group will meet in Wolfeboro on Tuesdays. Support groups give people the opportunity to discuss and learn ways of coping with their loss, to gain the support of others in safe and caring ways, and to learn about the grief process. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call James Miller, hospice bereavement coordinator, at 524-8444 ext. 2390 (Laconia), 569-2729 ext. 3256 (Wolfeboro) or email JMiller@centralvna.org.
Nina Yeatman and Jaime Weston will lead a softball camp in July for youth age 7 to 14. The Yeatman Elite Softball Camp will include interaction with Division 1 and 2 collegiate players. It will take place July 25 to 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Henniker Youth Athletics Field. Register at yeatmanelite.com or visit Facebook.