Auditions for New Hampshire Theatre Project’s Youth Repertory Company will be held Sept. 12 and 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth. The auditions are open to youth and teens age 10 to 17. To schedule an audition time, contact 431-6644, ext. 4, or info@nhtheatreproject.org. For auditions, memorize two contrasting one to two-minute monologues, bring a headshot and resume, or list of theatre experiences and related skills. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian since auditions will include a short interview with student and parent/guardian.
Granite United Way will host its annual Day of Caring on Sept. 7, during which citizens and the corporate community support the work of non-profit agencies. Non-profit organizations in need of a helping hand are encouraged to register their projects (such as painting, window washing, repairs, clean-up and administrative help) by emailing Val Guy at Val.Guy@graniteuw.org. Volunteers are needed to complete requested projects and teams can range in size from one to 10. Contact Val Guy at 224-2595, ext. 226, or Val.Guy@graniteuw.org to sign up. Half-day or all-day shifts are available. Day of Caring will take place rain or shine.
On Sept. 24, the Franklin Animal Shelter will host its second annual Paws in the Park fundraiser, sponsored by Watts Water Technology, at Odell Park. The rain-or-shine event will begin with the “Paws Walk” at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. with live dog demonstrations, vendors, a chowder competition and fun. Mix 94.1 will be doing a live broadcast from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter is looking for walkers, vendors and chowder contestants. If you are interested in participating visit franklinanimalshelter.com.
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year award. The award is for a person who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and performance in several areas of community service over a period of years. Chamber members and citizens of the Greater Concord community may submit nominees who live in the Greater Concord or Merrimack County area with activities centered here. To download an application, visit concordnhchamber.com. For more information, contact the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce at 224-2508 or email info@concordnhchamber.com. The deadline to submit is Sept. 23.