Under the Madness Magazine is edited by New Hampshire teens and publishes writers ages 13-19 from the United States and from around the world. We welcome submissions from teens who’ve never published as well as experienced teen authors. We’re currently accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. Send by March 1, 2023, for consideration for Issue No. 4. Work sent after March 1 will be reviewed for a future issue. We’re pleased to say that we’re adding editors and readers to our staff. See the magazine Events page for details. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 15, 2023. For more information, visit underthemadnessmagazine.com. Under the Madness is made possible with the generous support of the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
Six scholarships totaling $7,500 will be awarded in the Members First Credit Union Memorial Scholarship Program. Applications are now available and will be accepted through March 31, 2023. Winners will be announced in June. The scholarship program is one important way Members First supports the community by assisting young people in their educational pursuits. The Members First Credit Union memorial scholarships recognize three local individuals who served their community in exceptional ways: John S. Walsh, Manchester firefighter and founder of Members First Credit Union; Wilbur L. Jenkins, the first personnel director for the City of Manchester and credit union supervisory committee member for 34 years; and Manchester Police Officer Michael L. Briggs, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. To learn more about the Members First Credit Union Memorial Scholarship Program and to apply, visit membersfirstnh.org/Learn/Applying-for-Scholarships. Applications must be postmarked or delivered no later than March 31, 2023.
The committee members for Errol’s 250th Anniversary are collecting favorite new and old recipes for a new anniversary cookbook! If you are originally from Errol or had family members that lived in Errol, we’d love for you to submit a recipe (or a couple) for this new cookbook. Old favorites, family favorites from days gone by or best new recipes that you love making are all welcome. Main course, desserts, breads, appetizers or others you would love to share. Recipes can be emailed to errolnh250@gmail.com or mailed to Town of Errol, PO Box 100, Errol, NH. Be sure to let us know who the recipe is from and what their connection is to Errol. The cookbook will be sold to raise funds for the anniversary celebration happening in 2024. Thank you in advance for sharing your recipes.
Granite VNA is offering Community Balance Screenings on Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Feb. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Both screenings are being held at Pembroke Town Library at 313 Pembroke St. A Granite VNA Community Health Educator will be on-site to conduct individual, 15-minute balance screenings. This program is offered at no charge. Appointments are required. To sign-up, call (800) 924-8620, ext. 85815. Masks are optional.