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Happy weekend, Manchester!
In today’s happening-today edition: Shamrock Shuffle, a bestselling author horror signing, the Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Songs and sweet confections: NH Chronicle recently spotlighted The Company Beat, veterans united by music, hosted by Sophie Sanders at Manchester’s SEE Science Center, plus European treats from Two Bees Cafe & Patisserie — read the full story.
Vivid Granite State escapes: From Sugar Hill’s lupine fields to the Kancamagus in Lincoln, Portsmouth’s Prescott Park, and Nashua murals, four colorful New Hampshire spots make easy day trips from Manchester in any season — read the full story.
Members-only preview night announced: Starting today, Friends of the Nashua Public Library hold the annual book sale through March 15, featuring over 50,000 books, DVDs, and CDs. Proceeds support programs as renovation plans proceed — get all the details.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Clean-house cheat code: Skip wasting Saturday on mystery stains. Quick Dry Inc., a family-owned crew locals trust, tackles carpets, upholstery, tile, and those “wasn’t-me” pet spots. They arrive on time, care for your place, and leave floors fresh without that harsh chemical cloud.
Subtle refresh, big mood: When your skin needs a reset, Pellé Medical Spa delivers HydraFacials, microneedling, laser hair removal, and CoolSculpting Elite, guided by a medical team that keeps results natural. Think of it as a low-drama glow-up for present you… and the future face in your photos.
Hit chains this week: Put the putter back to work. The Hollows Disc Golf Complex offers two legit Manchester loops, North and South, designed by PDGA champ Eric McCabe. Bring a buddy, thread the trees, and let birdies or crafty scramble saves make email vanish for an hour.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎉 Little Macs Jamboree @ McIntyre Ski Area | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Little Macs Jamboree is tiny-speed-demon time on the hill, and you get to call it parenting. Ages 4 to 6 race in costume, with prizes for best costume and fastest times, plus a lift ticket, pizza lunch, and a parent ticket included, supervision required.
☘ Shamrock Shuffle @ Harpoon Brewery – Queen City Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Shamrock Shuffle is serving two miles of Irish fun to benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank, then capping it with Celtic revelry and a free Harpoon in the beer garden. The kind of cardio locals actually tolerate, charity, neighbors, and a proper pint.
✍ Nectar #1 Signing @ Double Midnight Comics | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – If you like your scares with bloodsucking butterflies, swing by to meet New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson signing Vault Comics’ white-hot Nectar #1. He’s launching a Salem-adjacent horror about the Dancing Plague, gossamer wings, and very questionable nectar. Butterfly nets optional.
🖼 Mural Talk: When Walls Take You Back in Time @ Sullivan Ice Arena, Saint Anselm College | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Heading to the Old House and Barn Expo, a local muralist is taking us on a time-travel tour without leaving Manchester, sharing how they research old New England towns, then turn them into wall-worthy scenes. It’s nostalgia, craftsmanship, and house-pride, with zero wallpaper regrets.
🛼 Free Roller Skating Lessons @ Remix Roller Skating & Event Center | Sunday (3/15) at 10:30 AM – Think you can still balance without hugging the wall? Buy a session ticket and get a free beginner lesson, rentals included, then roll in with actual stopping, turning, and etiquette. Great for first-timers, kids, and parents reliving glory days, Sundays at Remix.
🌿 Bella Vita Wellness Fair @ Bella Vita Dance Company | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Self-Love Sunday at Bella Vita means slowing down without the scented-candle sales pitch. Think local wellness vendors, guided experiences, and a calm, grown-up vibe, not a crowded expo. Details and tickets drop soon, so pencil it in, breathe, and actually keep the plan.
🏒 Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship @ SNHU Arena | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Firefighters, police, and first responders trade sirens for slapshots in a charity showdown for Dartmouth Health Children’s, the one game you can cheer both sides. Expect hearty hits, bigger bragging rights, and funds straight to PICU care, chronic care, and family support.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Manchester report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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