Poetry, prose, or non-fiction – any kind of illustrated story can be entered in the NHPBS Kids Writers Contest! This popular contest for children, sponsored by New Hampshire PBS, invites children in grades K to 5 to explore the power of creativity by writing and illustrating original stories. Contest guidelines and writing resources are available at nhptv.org/kidswrite; the deadline to submit stories is March 31. A panel of local judges will select first, second and third place winners in April. All the stories submitted will be posted on the NHPBS Kids Writers Contest website. Rules, entry forms, and tips for writing a winning story can all be found at nhpbs.org/kidswrite. If you have any questions, call 868-4455 or email sadams@nhpbs.org.
We are looking for your input about the town of Hopkinton! The Hopkinton Planning Board is currently working to update the Town’s Master Plan. The Master Plan is a document that serves to guide the overall character, physical form, and development of a community. It provides guidance to local officials making decisions on budgets, ordinances, capital improvements, zoning and subdivision matters, and other development-related issues. As part of the Master Planning process, we are asking residents to provide input through the following survey. Responses are completely anonymous and are vital in understanding the Town’s current needs and desired future. To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/hopkintonmp. Please direct any questions to Karen Robertson, Planning Director at 746-3170 or planzone@hopkinton-nh.gov.
On April 3, 4, and 5, ConcordTV will be presenting the Fifth Annual Easter EggstravaganzA at the Bektash Shrine Center in Concord. A fun festival for family and friends, the colorful event is a springtime happening, featuring 150 themed Easter gift baskets to win, kids’ crafts and activities, special raffles including 50/50, live entertainment, a silent auction of valuable items and experiences, and characters including the Easter bunny! For the fifth year, ConcordTV is bringing back Eggstravaganza favorites sure to please, including the merry madrigals of Myschyffe Managed (Sunday at 2 p.m.), DJ Lance Tremblay’s Karaoke (Saturday at 6 p.m.), Jonsey’s Reptiles (Saturday at 2 p.m.), In The Fields Irish Dancers (Saturday at 5 p.m.), N.H. Accordions (Saturday at 11 a.m.) and many more including guitarist Mike Bilodeau (Sunday at noon), and adorable mini-horses from Back In The Saddle farm (all day Sunday.) (New performances will be added, so check concordeaster.org.) Easter Eggstravaganza features raffles and events for everyone and for all ages. The main Easter Basket raffle of 150 baskets offers 25 raffle tickets for $5. Basket winners will be announced on Sunday after 5 p.m. – winners must be present at the venue or available by phone. Venue: Bektash Shrine Center, 189 Pembroke Road, Concord. Near Steeplegate Mall and Route 106 on Concord Heights. Admission: Any admission includes access for all three days. Friday is free for seniors. Regular admission is $5; $4 for student/senior admission. Coloring contest: Age 4 to 6 or 7 to 12. Go to concordeaster.org for details. Deadline is March 20. Top 50 entries will be displayed at the Easter Eggstravaganza.