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“It’s creating a space for dogs more like that where they can be calm, they can relax still on leash with their parents, and have the owners feel welcome,” she said. “Even my dog, people look at her like she’s a nuisance, she’s an extra, and not like she’s basically my daughter, so I want a place where people feel like their dog is actually welcome.”
On Tuesday morning about 30 residents gathered in Jajabelles on Main Street. The coffee and baked goods are enticing but they came for more: a serving of civic engagement.
“All of our programs serve purposes within the community and they all tie back to the fact that we are trying to build community. We are trying to connect neighbors. We give the opportunity to see firsthand what is going on, to help in their community, to understand others in your community.” And they do that one box and one bag of fresh produce at a time.
Hundreds of neighbors, families, and friends attended the 4th Annual Tree Street block party on Saturday, June 15. Ash Street was blocked off and Mother Nature served up beautiful summer weather for the event. Add a DJ playing great tunes, a stack of donated bikes, an assortment of volunteers, professional wrestlers, and a handful of politicians and you get quite a party.
Eighth-grade graduate Aiden Bernard who will be attending Nashua North in the fall, interrupted his celebration with a moment of reflection, taking in the whole scene on the school’s front lawn. “It’s surprising being here and knowing that you are the last people, the last class!”
The streets of downtown Nashua were crowded on Wednesday night for the 2024 Taste Of Downtown. In its 28th year, the event is presented by Great American Downtown a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and revitalizing downtown Nashua.
There is a new entertainment venue on West Pearl in downtown Nashua. No, I am not referring to the Nashua Center for the Arts, but the Coffee and Kindness Cafe just a few doors down.
On this Friday the group has gathered in the shade of the gazebo. The Uncanoonuc Mountains are visible across the valley and a breeze slides up the hill and gently fans the practitioners. Their teacher, Meghan Rice-Frades, begins by leading them through a brief warm-up. The class consists of people who range from newbies to people who have been doing it for years.
The Nashua Public Library, in partnership with the Community Development Division and the Division of Public Health & Community Services, is hosting a new community event focused on bringing the community together to learn more about sustainable projects, practices, and organizations in Nashua.
Nashua Public Library takes first steps toward creating a more inclusive community for the neurodiverse community.