The New Hampshire Army National Guard 12th annual Retiree Luncheon date has been set for Sept. 23 by the planning committee. The committee is made up of current and retired Army National Guard members. Our immediate goal is to notify all retired NHARNG members about this upcoming event. Retirees who have not attended prior luncheons or have relocated are urged to contact Command Sergeant Major (Ret) David Follansbee via email, dave_follansbee@comcast.net or (603) 623-7757. This year’s luncheon will be at the Joint Force Headquarters building on the State Military Reservation in Concord and will feature a briefing on the current status of the NHARNG as well as exhibits and displays of interest to retirees. A group photo is also planned. The luncheon fee is $8 at the door. If you are an NHARNG retiree and plan to attend the luncheon you should RSVP no later than Sept. 13. The planning committee asks if you know of someone who has retired from NHARNG to pass this information along.
Take a unique guided tour of the tidal portions of the Salmon Falls River by canoe or kayak with the Association for Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH) on Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Tour the tidal portions of the Salmon Falls River, and learn about sites related to Native American life, early European settlement, mills, shipbuilding, and wharves, while enjoying the lovely scenery along the way. Space in this event is limited, and participants must supply their own watercraft and personal floatation device (PFD). To register or for more information, send an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com. Directions to the meeting spot and additional details will be provided upon registration. A donation of $10 is suggested; ARCH members are free.
This Labor Day weekend you can come and join the event that locals and vacationers have been talking about for over a decade. On Sept. 4 at 8:30 a.m., runners and walkers will leave from Basic Ingredients Bakery located on Route 3A in Bristol to “run their buns off” for a 4.2 mile professionally timed run/walk. The reward for your hard work… a homemade sticky bun will be waiting for you at the finish line. Hosted by the Newfound Area Charitable Fund, the Run Your Buns Off race committee is excited to announce that this year’s beneficiary will again be the NH Food Bank who will visit Bristol in mid-winter to deliver food for over 250 families. Last February’s event was a tremendous success and we cannot wait to assist those in need again with this year’s race proceeds. Individual runners, walkers and teams of all ages are encouraged to participate. The top three male and female runners, as well as the fastest team will be awarded prizes. We will host our large prize raffle with prizes including a Sonos Sound Bar, 100 gallons of heating fuel from Rymes Propane & Oil, and a Blue Sky Fire Pit with cover. The one accommodation being implemented to reduce the large crowds is we are requesting that all participants pre-register this year to avoid long lines and crowding the morning of the event. All participants will receive 2021 race swag upon completion of the event and it will be a tremendous Labor Day weekend community event that was sorely missed last year. So, why not do your part to help support the NH Food Bank and our friends and neighbors in need while indulging in a delicious sticky bun, having fun with family and friends and getting yourself some exercise on Labor Day weekend? You can register for the Run Your Buns Off 4.2 Miler online at raceroster.com/events/2021/49667/run-your-buns-off-42-miler. For businesses interested in becoming a sponsor of the event, please email runyourbunsoff@gmail.com or contact Garlyn Manganiello at 603-744-6035.