The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s Second Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and our 99th annual reunion in Kansas City, Mo., from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2021, visit our website at 2ida.org or contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net and (224) 225-1202.
NHTI has launched a Black Literature Book Club that is now open to the public. This book club is one of many initiatives aligned with the college’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pillar of the school’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. The Black Literature Book Club is currently reading The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. This landmark book about being Black in America is now available in an expanded edition commemorating the 150th anniversary of W.E.B. Du Bois’s birth and features a new introduction by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist, and cover art by Caldecott medalist Kadir Nelson. NHTI’s Learning Commons Library (bit.ly/nhtilibrary) has copies of The Souls of Black Folk in paper, digital, and audio formats for NHTI students, faculty, and staff including free digital access to the aforementioned commemorative edition. Please visit the Black Literature Book Club’s library guide page at bit.ly/nhtiblbc to access e-books, audiobooks, and/or request print copies of this title (curbside pick-up available). NHTI is grateful for our community partners which include the City of Concord Library concordpubliclibrary.net/ as well as Gibson’s Bookstore gibsonsbookstore.com where you can find this special edition offered at a 10% discount. Come join us as we continue to support Black authors and share observations and reflections on this timeless literary work on May 18 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom at ccsnh.zoom.us/j/91250217890. For more information about NHTI’s Black Literature Club, contact Bridie Mager at bmager@ccsnh.edu.
Families in Transition will host the 31st Annual Walk Against Hunger on May 16. People from around the country are encouraged to walk and fundraise to support programs and services that aid people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in New Hampshire. “Community members see the continued need during the pandemic and are continually asking ‘how can we help’ during a period that is a challenging time for many,” said Maria Devlin, President & CEO, Families in Transition. “The Walk Against Hunger is a staple in the community and has served as an outlet for people who want to make a difference for families and individuals facing food insecurity for decades.” Walkers are encouraged to walk and fundraise in support of the organization’s programs and services and can support the Families in Transition food pantry with in-kind donations as well. Funds raised will support local food programs, emergency shelter, affordable housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. “Event sponsors and supporters help us to provide critical resources to people in need,” said Pamela Hawkes, Vice President of Resource Development, Families in Transition. “The funds raised through the walk each year are vital to our ability to continue our work in the communities we serve.” Individuals and teams can register online to create their own fundraising pages and participate in the fundraising efforts leading up to May 16. For more information, visit the Walk Against Hunger event page and register at support.fitnh.org/2021Walk or contact events@fitnh.org to learn more.