CONFERENCE
10TH ANNUAL TECHWOMEN CONNECT & AWARDS
WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fidelity Investments, 1 Spartan Way, Merrimack
WHAT: This event features interactive sessions, raffle prizes and ample chances to connect with fellow tech professionals. The TechWomen Awards honor three exceptional women in the technology industry — the Tech Student of the Year, Tech Educator of the Year and Tech Professional of the Year — for their outstanding achievements and contributions in the field in 2024.
COST: $50 for members; $70 for non-members
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org
COMMUNITY
SOAKE POOLS SPRING BLOCK PARTY
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: 789 Silver Hills Drive, Pembroke
WHAT: Soake Pools is officially opening its new Experience Center, an interactive indoor and outdoor showroom, in Pembroke. To celebrate the opening and Soake’s 10-year anniversary, the brand invites locals and visitors to see, touch and even swim in one of the three outdoor plunge pools at the center. The brand will also reveal its exclusive collaborative design with holistic interior designer Gala Magriñá. There will be food and drinks, music and a gratitude session thanking those who’ve supported the brand’s growth over the past decade.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.soakepools.com
NETWORKING
BOARD BOUND NETWORKING RECEPTION
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Granite Edvance, 3 Barrell Court, Concord
WHAT: Are you an individual looking for nonprofit board service opportunities? Are you part of a nonprofit looking to recruit new board members?
This event is for you! Join us for a networking reception where potential board members and nonprofits will come together for an evening of connection and fun. The informal reception will be an opportunity to mingle, network and explore potential partnerships, all while enjoying refreshments and door prizes. The newly graduated class of Hoffman-Haas Fellows will be in attendance.
COST: $10 for members; $20 for non-members
CONTACT: nhnonprofits.org/events/board-bound-networking-reception
COMMUNITY
MAKEIT FEST
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, noon – 5 p.m.
WHERE: 25 Crown St., Nashua
WHAT: MakeItFest is a community-focused event that showcases the innovation and creativity of local makerspaces, artists and DIY enthusiasts. It serves as a platform for promoting STEM education and hands-on learning within the greater New England area. The event features interactive displays, demonstrations and workshops, highlighting projects from woodworking to robotics. MakeIt Fest is brought to you by MakeIt Labs, a community nonprofit Makerspace in Nashua.
COST: Free
CONTACT: makeitfest.com
FUNDRAISER
3RD ANNUAL FLOATING LANTERNS FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Alyson’s Orchard, 57 Alyson’s Lane, Walpole
WHAT: Monadnock Peer Support’s Floating Lantern Festival is an awe-inspiring event where participants gather to release hundreds of floating lanterns onto the water at dusk. As the lanterns drift across the water, they carry with them the messages, prayers and wishes of those who released them. It is a powerful reminder that we are all connected and that our individual struggles are part of a larger narrative. Keene-based Monadnock Peer Support Agency provides mental health support for individuals seeking wellness through a mutually supportive peer community
COST: Free; lanterns $15 each or pre-purchase for $10
CONTACT: monadnockpsa.org/annual-fundraiser
CONFERENCE
NEW HAMPSHIRE PLANNERS ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE
WHEN: Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Enfield Community Building, 308 U.S. Route 4, Enfield
WHAT: NHPA’s Annual Spring Conference will be in Enfield on June 6. Join them for a day of professional development including legislative and legal updates, local presentations from Lebanon and Enfield officials, walking tours and an afternoon Planner’s Therapy at a local brewery.
COST: $40 for NHPA members; $50 for non-members
CONTACT: nhhfa.org/event/nhpa-springconference-6-6-25
FUNDRAISER
10TH ANNUAL BUILDING HOUSES, BUILDING HOPE GARDEN PARTY
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden Museum, 154 Market St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Join Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity as we raise funds in support of our affordable homeownership build projects and our Community Toolbox “Fix-it” repair program, serving veterans and seniors. Help us kick off the summer season here on the Seacoast while enjoying the gorgeous gardens and floral displays, food and fun-filled festivities. The Triple Crown-themed Garden Party event, presented by Meredith Village Savings Bank, will feature live music, food, beer and wine, a silent auction filled with goodies from various Seacoast businesses, as well as a live auction.
COST: $75 per person
CONTACT: one.bidpal.net/2025gardenparty/welcome
SEMINAR
NH BUSINESS REVIEW’S LEADERSHIP UNSCRIPTED
WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 8 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst St., Manchester
WHAT: At “Leadership Unscripted,” we’ll talk with some of New Hampshire’s most successful leaders about their journeys. And they’ve assured us they won’t leave out the tough parts, the messy parts, the mistakes, and the ways they turned those sometimes-traumatic setbacks into building blocks for the next stage of their personal and professional growth. This year’s panelists are JeriAnne Boggis of the Black Heritage Trail of NH; Tom Boucher of Great NH Restaurants, Inc.; Southern NH University’s Dr. Paul LeBlanc; Grappone Automotive Group’s Amanda Grappone Osmer; and Diane Mercier, retired president of People’s United Bank.
COST: $49 per person; continental breakfast provided
CONTACT: nhbr.com/leadership-unscripted-event
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