In this Special Edition of Spontaneity, we’re putting the fun in fundraiser! Who doesn’t love giving back to the community while having a great time?! Here is a breakdown of some upcoming fundraisers from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss!
Seacoast:
Seacoast Paddle for the Pups
September 15, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Seven Rivers Paddling
185 Wentworth Rd., Portsmouth
Benefits: New Hampshire SPCA
Get ready to make waves! This annual event, hosted by the Seacoast Paddle Club, benefits the animals at the New Hampshire SPCA. Paddle solo, with your pup or alongside friends to raise money to help give homeless animals a second chance! Stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and all paddle craft are welcome! Every stroke you take and every dollar you raise will make a difference in the life of a homeless animal.
Tipsy Trails
September 20, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Coppal House Farm
118 North River Rd., Lee
Benefits: Seacoast Eat Local
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Tipsy Trails, a unique fundraising event hosted in partnership with Coppal House Farm and Seacoast Eat Local. The event will feature a selection of craft beers from Throwback Brewery, food, live music and you can navigate the corn maze with a Tipsy Trails twist! Whether you’re coming for the brews, the bites or the beats, Tipsy Trails promises to be a night of fun and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this chance to support a great cause while enjoying everything that makes New England fall so special.
Merrimack Valley:
Paws and Poses
September 18, 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.
The Yoga and Fitness Loft with the Animal Rescue League of NH
545 State Rte. 101, Bedford
Benefits: ARLNH
Are you an animal lover looking for a new way to enjoy yoga Look no further than the Animal Rescue League’s Paws and Poses event! Come to ARLNH and join The Yoga and Fitness Loft for 60 minutes of gentle yoga with the shelter pets. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, our instructor will guide you through each pose. Progressions and modifications will be made to accommodate all participants’ needs. 100% of the proceeds from Paws and Poses go directly to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire
Harvest Barn Dance
September 28, 6:30- 11 p.m.
Hillsboro County 4H Fairgrounds
17 Hilldale Lane, New Boston
Benefits: New Boston Fourth of July Association and the Hillsborough County Youth Center Foundation
Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music, dancing, and fun at the 2024 Harvest Barn Dance! Head over to the Langdell Barn in the Hillsborough County Youth Center for a lively evening featuring the sounds of Houston Bernard. Whether you’re a line-dancing pro or just looking to enjoy a great time with friends, this barn dance promises to be a good time.
The NH Furniture Masters Main Event
October 19, 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
NH Historical Society
30 Park St., Concord
Benefits: The NH Furniture Masters
Join the NH Furniture Masters for their signature fundraising event. Celebrate nearly 30 years of furniture excellence by joining the Furniture Masters as they head back to their roots at the NH Historical Society. This year’s event will feature a pop-up exhibition, a meet and mingle with the makers, a silent auction, refreshments and more!
Monadnock:
2nd Annual Amazing Race
September 14, 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Hundred Nights Inc.
122 Water St., Keene
Benefits: Hundred Nights Inc.
Hundred Nights is holding their 2nd Annual Amazing Race fundraising event! Modeled after the hit CBS TV show, the event takes teams of two around downtown Keene in a series of 20 or more challenges that test their brainpower, brute strength, and ability to laugh at themselves. All participants will be given a passport that Challenge Sponsors will stamp after teams (1) successfully complete the challenge, and (2) take a selfie at the sponsor location. Teams must exclusively travel under their own power during the race. After the event, participants, volunteers, sponsors, friends, and family gather for an after party to wrap up the fun day! The proceeds from this event fund the Hundred Nights mission of providing shelter and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in southwestern New Hampshire.
12th Annual Out of this World Walk and Roll
October 5, 9:30 a.m.- noon
Cedarcrest
91 Maple Ave., Keene
Benefits: Cedarcrest
This event is a great way to make a difference in the lives of the children and youth at Cedarcrest ensuring they can live, learn, and thrive in a vibrant and supportive environment. Walk & Roll is a fun community event for the whole family! Contributions collected through this event fund much-needed therapies, support recreation and community activities, and help purchase specialized equipment.
Lakes:
Pets for Veterans
August 31, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Wolfsburg Farm
84 East Holderness Rd. Holderness
Benefits: The money raised from this event will be used to provide service dogs to veterans!
This will be a fun, family friendly event with activities for everyone. Free Spirits Mobile Bar will be there, along with food trucks, vendors (like TinyTattoo Boston, permanent jewelry and make your own trucker hats), an ice cream truck and Winni Lick Ice Cream & Donuts. There will also be an obstacle course, a huge slide, mechanical bull, crafts for kids, raffles, giveaways, live music with the Luciano Monzione Band and more!
White Mountains and Great North Woods:
WREN’s 30th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
September 5, 5 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
WREN: Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network
2011 Main St., Bethlehem
Benefits: WREN
Come mingle and celebrate with friends old and new. Enjoy great BBQ, beverages, listen to live music by Rick Erwin and Dennis Cote, bid on silent auction items, take your chance on wonderful raffle items, pick up a 30th anniversary edition of the WRENzine, and enjoy a very special gallery exhibition “Layered Together”. Raise a glass to WREN and help them celebrate their 30-year history! Cheers to 30 more years supporting education and entrepreneurship in the North Country. Join WREN in saying farewell and wishing the best to Pam Sullivan on her new endeavors, and welcome Julia Butterfield as their new Executive Director and hear her vision for WREN’s future.
Charity Comedy Night
September 21, 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Sea Dog Brewing Company
1976 White Mountain Highway #9, Conway
Benefits: Mt. Washington Observatory
Join Sea Dog Brewing Company for a night of laughs for a great cause! Come out to Sea Dog North Conway for their Charity Comedy Night benefiting the Mt. Washington Observatory. Get ready for a hilarious evening filled with talented comedians, good company, and supporting a fantastic organization. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a great time while giving back to the community. Your comedians for the evening are: Mark Moccia, Crystal Bernard, Theo Konstantino and Ian Rice!
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