Girl Scouts follow their own convictions, take the lead in their own stories, and explore all the extraordinary things they’re capable of. Girls in Kindergarten to Grade 3, and a caregiver, are invited to learn about opportunities to get involved in your community. Try out sample activities and see the many ways to get involved. Come explore Girl Scouts at the following events: Jan. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Deerfield Community School (66 North Road, Deerfield); Jan. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Northwood School (511 1st NH Turnpike, Northwood); Jan. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Dunbarton Elementary School (20 Robert Rogers Road, Dunbarton); Jan. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Gilmanton School Learning Lab (1386 NH 140, Gilmanton Iron Works); Jan. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Baker Free Library (509 South St., Bow); Jan. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rundlett Middle School (144 South St., Concord); Jan. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Maple Street School (194 Maple St., Hopkinton, this event is a special unicorn party!); and Jan. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Hillsboro Deering Elementary School (4 Hillcat Drive, Hillsborough, special space theme).
Granite VNA is offering an online caregiver support group on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. “Caregiver Connection” is an opportunity for family caregivers to support one another and connect with our staff professionals. We look forward to providing a safe space to connect with other caregivers facing similar challenges. Registration is required. To register, call (603) 224-4093, ext. 85815 or visit granitevna.org/onlineprograms. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to the program. Technical instruction is available to participate in the group.
As a tribute to the late Kumar Bhattarai, LCIF Coordinator, we are hosting a “Blood Donation Drive” at the Concord Redcross Office, 2 Maitland St., Concord, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 7. You are also welcome to bring along anyone who is healthy and who is willing to join us. “Blood Donation Drive” is coordinated by Lion Bipul Nepal. If you want to join, please contact Lions Bipul Nepal via email at everestcentenniallc@gmail.com.
New England Healing Sports Association (NEHSA) is proud to co-host with VA New England Healthcare System, the 25th annual Winter Sports Clinic for Veterans with disabilities from Jan. 9 to 13 at Mount Sunapee. This event attracts Veterans with disabilities from all over the U.S., with a large contingent hailing from the New England states. Together with the regional VA hospitals, NEHSA fields 120 volunteers to provide adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons at no cost to the Veterans. For more information please contact Carly Bascom, Executive Director, at carly.bascom@nesha.org. Event information can be found at nehsa.org.