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Happy weekend, Nashua! 

In today’s happening-today edition: Fourth-graders push an apple cider doughnut bill, gold and silver’s surge, and a spring soap-making workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Civics meets a sweet tradition: Fourth-graders from Nashua’s Bicentennial Elementary drafted a bill to make the apple cider doughnut New Hampshire’s official doughnut, arguing it would support orchards and align with state beverage, apple cider — see what’s proposed and why.

Tracing Nashua’s fortified past: Nashua’s Yesterdays revisits why Harbor Avenue got its name from a non-navigable “harbor,” recalling 1675 to 1725 attacks and a small garrison once near today’s Bowers Street — learn why the name stuck.

Next-level workout experience: Crunch Fitness opened its first New Hampshire location in Nashua on February 26, unveiling a 26,000-square-foot Crunch 3.0 gym, with plans for more locations in Concord, Manchester, Rochester, and Portsmouth — see membership deals and locations.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Create pollinator-friendly yards together
• Create a three-tiered tray from thrifted china
• Shop Lil’ Iguana’s $1 Easter sale
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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A quick color boost: Martha’s Muse splashes the backside of Martha’s Exchange with sweets, suds, and neon cheer, basically a serotonin shot for your eyeballs. Even a quick downtown errand can feel like a tiny, artsy win as you pass the mural.

Novelty fabric heaven: In Nashua, Purrfect Pastimes is a working studio and quilt shop obsessed with novelty fabrics and creative mischief. When you crave color therapy that becomes an actual project, not just a Pinterest pin, this playful spot turns sparks into quilts and lets inspiration snowball.

Hazy day upgrade: When your fridge IPAs feel stale, Spyglass Brewing Company delivers a bright taproom buzz, with 32 taps, mezzanine views, and a legit kitchen. Expect fresh releases across styles, plus Wednesday trivia that turns neighbors into teammates, ideal for an easy weeknight or lazy weekend.

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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.

🛍 Flea Market @ Nashua Senior Activity Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Clear the trunk and hit the flea market, where 30-plus vendors hawk new goods, well-loved treasures, and a book sale, plus a thrift shop fill-a-bag for clothing and a raffle. Got extras gathering dust, be a champ and call Margo Bell at 603-816-2643.

🛍 Spring Market Weekend @ Junction 71 (Merrimack) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve been meaning to freshen up the living room or escape your to-do list, Junction 71’s Spring Market Weekend is stacked with decor, useful odds and ends, and the stuff you’ll swear you needed all along. Come browse, banter, and leave satisfied.

🎨 Paint Night @ Milano House of Pizza | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats paint on your sleeves you can call abstract. Milano’s paint night offers just 20 seats, $25 a pop, $10 holds your spot. Payment details are in the discussion, and signups close March 2, so claim yours before your inner Picasso bails.

🎻 Winter Concert @ Nashua Community College | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Think you know your Brahms from your blizzard? Our Nashua Chamber Orchestra rings in 41st season with Mendelssohn, Heitzeg, Rick Bolling in David Feltner’s Looking Towards Heaven, and Part 2 of Brahms’ Requiem with Nashua Choral Society. Stay for reception, or stream it in slippers.

🐾 Reading to Rescues @ Humane Society for Greater | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Got a kid who reads to the dog? Kids 4-13, parent in tow, head to the shelter to read to rescues, score a Certificate of Compassion, and a goodie bag. It’s free, space is tight, so register by 5 pm Saturday, March 7.

🧼 Spring Soap-Making Workshop @ Spyglass Brewing Company | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Make spring soaps at Spyglass Brewing, pint optional. You’ll pour one or two goat’s milk soap bars with bright colors, botanicals, and scents like lavender, lemon, and eucalyptus, then head out with something you’ll actually use, and the pleasant bonus of not smelling like IPA.

🌱 Seed Starting Workshop @ Scout Hill Farm (Hollis) | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Take the guesswork out of spring by joining a hands-on seed starting workshop, taught for real-world gardens, not Instagram. Learn timing, varieties, and foolproof techniques, then start trays to take home. All materials included, and yes, someone finally explains damping off.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Cadence Rose @ The FIRE Coffee House (Merrimack) – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Open Jam @ The Spot – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Bernstein’s Legacy @ Keefe Auditorium – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Winter Concert @ Nashua Community College – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Boat House Row @ Nashua Center for the Arts – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 The Full Band @ The Bar – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 Code Switch Band @ The Peddler’s Daughter – 9:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Nashua report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 47°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 12%

Areas of fog before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Areas of drizzle after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Tomorrow – High: 58°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 47%

Areas of drizzle before 8am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

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