"Equinox" implies equal and balance, as in re-balancing. " Vernal" is about creation, birth, newness, creativity, and beginnings of all kinds. Ostara is the Vernal or Spring Equinox, which occurs sometime between March 19 - 23, depending when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in a "nearly" equal […]
Each year, April 1st is celebrated as April Fools' Day around the world. Individuals will "pull each other's legs" and play harmless pranks for fun and laughter. People often come up with amusing or silly ideas to surprise their loved ones or friends. Afterwards, the prankster will yell, "April Fools" to reveal that it was […]
AGENDA NH House Update from The Honorable Linda McGrath Guest speakers: Matt Mayberry & Len Turcotte will speak on the Zoning issues Meet other Republicans. Listen to others. Ask questions. Bring ideas. Volunteer. Begin the meeting with reciting The Pledge of Allegiance. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Meeting starts at 6:30 PM. Where: St. Vincent DePaul Community […]
New Hampshire State Taxes are due on April 15, 2025. Note: New Hampshire impose a tax only on interest and dividends, no tax on wages.
” ‘Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.”—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “He is risen.”–Matthew 28:6 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”–John 3:16 “Easter egg hunts are […]
“Preserve and cherish the blue dot, the only home that we’ve ever known.”--Carl Sagan “The Earth is what we all have in common.” —Wendell Berry Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to celebrate and support our environment and the planet. HISTORY 1969: Wisconsin Senator, two-term WI governor, and ardent conservationist, Gaylord […]
In New Hampshire, Arbor Day is observed every year on the last Friday in April. Unlike most holidays, Arbor Day is future-oriented, as it involves planting a tree and other plant life instead of celebrating a past event. New Hampshire extends the celebration with Forest Conservation Week, which begins the day after Arbor Day. HISTORY […]
3rd Annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up Saturday, April 26th 10am BRING sunglasses, sunblock, hats/caps that you can tie, windbreaker, gloves. Likely will be windy. Dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at Seashell Complex & Concert Pavilion aka Seashell Stage at 10am. About 6 min walking distance South from “Lady of the Sea” monument aka NH Marine Memorial. Wally’s for Lunch […]
May Day is an ancient festival celebrating the beginning of Summer. It's usually celebrated on May 1st, which is an approximate midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve. Traditions often include: gathering wildflowers and green branches, weaving floral garlands, crowning a […]
"Anyone can be a mother but it takes someone special to be a mom." Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of an individual or family and mothers' societal influence. In many parts of the world, it is celebrated on different days, often in the […]
