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  • Village Trestle hosts topless gift wrapping

    By Meridith Suitor The Village Trestle in Goffstown hosts a variety of events throughout the year, but on Saturday, Dec. 19, it got into the holiday spirit. For the eighth consecutive year, The Trestle provided an opportunity for weary shoppers to get some gift wrapping done. Male topless gift wrapping proved to be a popular event again this ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on December 22, 2009
  • Volunteers needed for Christmas food drive

    The Goffstown Network will start this year’s Christmas Holiday Program on Friday, Dec. 18. Members of the community interested in helping may come to St. Lawrence Church in Goffstown at 6:30 p.m. to pack boxes for eventual distribution to clients. The following morning, Saturday, Dec. 19, also at St. Lawrence, volunteers will help to haul ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on December 9, 2009
  • Scouts help Pease Greeters retire American flags

    By Kathy RemillardGoffstown Girl Scouts hold flag retirement ceremonies every year, but the ceremony on Nov. 22 at Camp Kettleford in Bedford was more than just business as usual. The flags, donated by local businesses and community members, had their stars removed from them to be given to American soldiers leaving for and returning from overseas ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on December 2, 2009
  • Communities gear up to help those in need

    BY SUZANNE D’AMATOTo those of us who live in the Granite State, it’s no surprise that small-town folks have big hearts. With the holiday season almost here, the familiar requests for monetary donations and drives for items of all kinds are being made. The following are just a few examples of how generous donations of money, time and ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on November 18, 2009
  • Volunteering thrives as needs grow

    BY MATT SCHOOLEYAlthough some volunteer organizations are down in numbers, many have experienced a significant increase in support during difficult economic times. The growth of volunteerism can be seen, especially in Hooksett, where the Kiwanis Club is currently the fastest-growing group in New England. “By the stroke of luck, we were ...
    Posted to Hooksett Banner (Weblog) by Hooksett Editor on January 21, 2009
  • Community Emergency Response Team staffs Mountain View Middle School shelter

    BY DAVID SUITORThe Dec. 11 ice storm brought out the best of Goffstown – its emergency workers and volunteers. Many of those volunteers were part of the Goffstown Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) that staffed the emergency shelter set up at Mountain View Middle School (MVMS) by the American Red Cross. The shelter opened at about ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on December 17, 2008
  • Charitable effort results in new home for mom, daughter

    BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXELDebbie and Nicole Riel were running out of options when Gail Thomas stopped by one day to check on the ailing mother and daughter. Their home needed many repairs. It was draining both their finances and their energy, and a winning lottery ticket seemed to be their only hope. Now, after months of labor, Debbie and ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on September 24, 2008
  • 250th Anniversary Committee meets Sept. 4

    BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXELFrom January to December in 2011, Goffstown will pull out all the stops to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the town. The village of Goffstown was incorporated in 1761, and 250 years later, there are almost 18,000 people living in town. There have already been several meetings held to discuss different events and ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on June 25, 2008
  • 30th annual family event raises money for Goffstown preschool

    BY ROD HANSENA performance from a local martial arts academy proved to be a highlight at the 30th annual Merri-Loo Community Preschool Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 31. In a combination of agile martial arts maneuvers and flag-waving patriotism, 11 members of the Mark J. Lawrence Martial Arts Academy Demonstration Team offered a 20-minute ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on April 4, 2007
  • House of rock – Movie star brings band to teen center

    BY ROD HANSEN Mook may be best known as the indie rock band led by Paul Dano, the actor who portrayed Dwayne in the 2006 comedy “Little Miss Sunshine.” However, the whole band received a rock star’s welcome prior to a recent appearance at the local teen center Crispin’s House. Despite Dano’s movie stardom, ...
    Posted to Goffstown News (Weblog) by Goffstown Editor on March 14, 2007
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