NRRA’s School Recycling Club is very proud to have been awarded a N.H. Partners in Education Gold Circle Award for their work with Hampstead Central School. Held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, the presentation breakfast on Oct. 26 recognized awardees from across the state for their partnerships with schools to provide the best educational experiences to their students. Thanks to funding assistance from N.H. the Beautiful and the Hampstead Recycling Committee, NRRA’s School Recycling Club has been able to present their Garbage Guerrillas workshop to the thirdgraders of Hampstead Central every year for the last four years, at no cost to the school. This workshop teaches students the basics of recycling and how to fight the war on waste by recognizing the value of their paper, plastics and food scraps.
Our community is so fortunate to have a year round farmers market. This week the Contoocook Farmers Market moves to town hall for the winter months. Stop by Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for locally grown organic vegetables, free range eggs, maple syrup, Blakeney’s baked goods, and homemade jams and pickles. Added bonus, the market is a great place to catch up with friends and neighbors.
The Tapply-Thompson Community Center will again be hosting the Annual 5K Jingle Mingle on Dec. 1. This event raises funds for TTCC programs and scholarships and is a fun, family-oriented run/walk. It is always held the first Saturday in December and the last local opportunity to do a 5K in 2018. All abilities of runners and families are encouraged to participate. Upon return to the TTCC we will be serving hot soups, hot chocolate and snacks for all participants as well as a prize raffle. Feel free to come dressed up for the holidays and get your jingle on with us! Race registrations are available at ttccrec.org or by stopping by the TTCC.
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains will host a free information session for girls and parents on Nov. 15, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Christa McAuliffe School, 17 N. Spring St., Concord. Girls and their families can meet local Girl Scouts and volunteers; learn about expanded STEM and outdoor programs; enjoy fun, girl-led activities; explore programs; learn about volunteer opportunities; and register to become a Girl Scout. Plus, girls will receive a free Discover Girl Scouts embroidered patch. To learn more about Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, visit girlscoutsgwm.org, or call 1-888-474-9686 if you have any questions.
Boy Scouts throughout New Hampshire will be taking part in the largest food drive collection in the Granite State on Saturday. Scouts remind and encourage residents to leave out non-perishable food items for pickup and collection Saturday. Scouts will begin collecting items at 8:30 a.m.