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Hey Manchester, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: New Hampshire casino’s $1.8M for nonprofits, cheaper electricity choice arrives, and St. Patrick’s live radio + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Expanding support for nonprofits: The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, presented nearly 1.8 million to 10 New Hampshire nonprofits on February 24 from January revenue. Contributions could reach 24 million annually — see how reach is growing.

Local electricity choice arrives: Merrimack will roll out Community Choice Aggregation on April 1, offering $0.09699 per kWh, under Eversource’s current rate. Residents are receiving opt-out letters, and an information session is today — get all the details.

New transparency platform unveiled: Want to better navigate public records? Nashua hosts in person NextRequest training today at City Hall, with two sessions to help residents submit, track, and access requests — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s with live radio
• Free line dancing, no partner needed
• Enjoy stories and make messy art

🫶 We got your back

Lunchtime, solved: Granite State LunchBox keeps the day humming with made-to-order lunches, easy online ordering, and no-fuss counter service Manchester appreciates. When the midday slump hits, they’ll sort the sandwich situation while you grab a seat, refuel, and get back to what matters.

Quick nature reset: Between the shady mile around Dorrs Pond, a playground that actually tires kids out, and fields ready for a pickup game, Livingston Park makes midweek feel lighter. Bring sneakers and maybe a thermos, then loop the pond, cut loose, and let your brain quietly unclench.

Kid-joy, locally stocked: From smartly chosen books, toys, games, and art supplies, Wonderland Books & Toys makes quick stops turn into happy finds. Browse a minute, leave with something your kid (or your inner kid) can’t wait to try. Consider it a small lift for weeknight sanity.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🔬 Science on Tap: Behind the Game @ Stark Brewing Company | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Grab a pint and hit Science on Tap for how board and video games get made, from napkin sketch to classic. Local designer Bobby Fowler talks shop on what sticks, what flops, and why; it’s free, sign-up appreciated, and drinks and bites are on you.

🩸 Community Blood Drive @ UNH Manchester | Thursday (3/12) at 12:00 PM – Roll up a sleeve and swing by UNH Manchester on March 12 for a Red Cross blood drive that does good. You get a $15 Amazon gift card and a free A1C test, and someone local gets help. Quicker than finding parking on Elm.

🎶 WTP @ SoHo Bistro and Lounge | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Ready to trade chores for chips? Thursday nights at SoHo Bistro & Lounge, World Tavern Poker runs free tournaments where locals rack up points toward Tavern, Regional, and National championships with over $100K on the line, plus good food, cold drinks, and side-eye-worthy bluffs.

🎼 May Gruber Memorial Masterclass & Concert @ Manchester Community Music School | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – Manchester Community Music School is hosting acclaimed flutist Matthew Lee for a hands-on masterclass followed by a concert, part of the May Gruber Memorial series. Expect beautiful tone, smart tips, and zero pretense. It’s free, family friendly, and genuinely worth leaving the couch.

🏍 Ghost Riderz @ Henry J. Sweeney Post | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been meaning to check out Sweeney Post again, Ghost Riderz are back with classic rock, oldies, blues, and country. Private bar, but a member can sign you in, or the bartender can make you one. Non-smoking, no cover, grown-up fun.

🛼 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.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Manchester report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 74°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog between 10pm and 3am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 43%

A chance of rain and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of rain before 8pm, then rain likely and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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