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This parent/teacher group is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support and enrichment of education at MES. Our goal is to provide enrichment to both the students and faculty by establishing means to offer additional enrichment programs, special program speakers, field trips, and materials for the school. Activities include: ice cream social, book fairs, WEE deliver, field day, school pictures, 3rd/4th grade chorus, Destination Imagination, and volunteer work at the school. Members must be an MES parent or staff member. Monthly meetings are held in Room 5.
The JMUES-PFA offers various opportunities for academic enrichment while supporting social and character development throughout the JMUES school community. Parent volunteers coordinate programs for students and staff such as Family Fun Night, School Spirit, Hospitality, and Fun Day. Through fundraising, the PFA is able to provide financial support for numerous programs such as a visiting author, Lego League, Project Safeguard, and Exchange City. All parents of JMUES students are members of the PFA, as are all faculty members. There are no dues or membership fees. All meeting dates are published annually in the JMUES Information Booklet as well as on notices sent home with students. Call the school or check the website for details on upcoming meeting dates. MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM
Meals on Wheels urgently needs volunteer drivers. Opportunities are available across Hillsborough County. Training is provided. All it takes is availability one day a week (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) and a friendly smile. Call for more information.
The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization committed to serving, supporting and promoting its members through networking, community involvement, information services and public awareness. In addition to operating the self-service information booth at Fraser Square, other activities include monthly Business After Hours, AM Networking, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Awards Dinner, Annual Scholarship for a child of a Chamber member, business enrichment seminars, community services, and participation in the annual holiday parades. A Board meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Membership investment fees vary according to the size of the business.
Merrimack Concert Association, a non-profit organization, operating under the auspices of the Parks and Recreation Department, offers amateur and professional musicians an artistic, recreational, and educational experience through the rehearsal and performance of a wide variety of instrumental and vocal music. It provides the residents of the area quality yet inexpensive musical entertainment. Both groups are open to adults and high school students without audition. Merrimack Concert Band rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm in the Merrimack High School band room. Members need to provide their own instruments. The Merrimack Chorus meets Sunday evenings from 7-9 pm at the John O'Leary Adult Community Center. MERRIMACK CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Commission assists in protecting the natural resources and watershed resources and makes recommendations to the NH Wetlands Board. The MCC reviews all projects that might affect the designated wetlands as defined by the state regulations. The MCC advises the Planning Board on all projects that fall within the town-designated Aquifer Protection District. The MCC educates the public on natural resource issues, maintains wood duck boxes throughout the town and manages 1000+ acres of town-owned open space. They are authorized to receive gifts of money and land on behalf of the town. They manage a source of funding for land management and acquisition. Visit the town's website for additional information on MCC activities. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month in the Town Hall. Volunteers are welcome to join the MCC or to assist in any of the projects they manage.
Merrimack Crimeline was established to assist the Merrimack Police Department in the apprehension and conviction of criminals by making funds available for rewards. The group is comprised of individuals and business representatives. Funds are accepted from businesses and citizens. The group meets at the Merrimack Police Station to discuss such topics as public awareness, reward distribution and fund raising. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the downstairs conference room of the Police Department of Merrimack. The public is welcome.
Merrimack Friends & Families is a nonprofit women's organization for both social and civic causes including the promotion of community service projects. The club provides opportunities for members to become acquainted with others in the community through activities such as playrgroups, book club and other social events. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month at 7:15 pm at the Wheeler Memorial Chapel. The annual fee is $25.00.
The Merrimack Garden Club offers opportunities for learning about the various aspects of horticulture and to promote civic beautification. Organization activities include lectures, demonstrations, field trips, and various town projects involving gardening. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the St. James Methodist Church hall as as otherwise advertised. Membership is open to all for an annual membership fee of $25.00. The visitor fee is $5.00.
The purpose of the Commission is to educate and inform the public concerning the historical built environment and the individuals that shaped the history of Merrimack and to provide outreach lectures, cataloging of older homes, preservation of historical sites, and educational activities. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 3 pm in the Town Council's Conference Room. Merrimack residency is required for membership. MERRIMACK HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER GROUP
The MHS-PTG exists to support educational enrichment and a sense of community at Merrimack High School. By promoting active cooperation and collaboration between parents, students, staff, and the community at large, we seek to establish and maintain positive relationships between home, school, and community and serve as a forum to address issues of general interest and concern that affect Merrimack High School. All faculty, staff, and parents or legal guardians of students at MHS are members of the MHS-PTG. There are no fees. There is no fundraising. Please email for more information.
The Merrimack Historical Society is open to those interested in history, especially the history of the town of Merrimack. Activities include the preservation of town artifacts, research of town history, assistance to residents and school children, and other scheduled programs. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month, from September to June, at 7 pm at the #12 Schoolhouse, 520 Boston Post Road in Merrimack. Membership is open to everyone, and all meetings are open to the public. Membership is $15; $10 for seniors and those under 16.
This veterans' service organization serves veterans and their families and the community of Merrimack. For complete information call the Post. Meetings are held as follows at the Post home: Third Monday of each month at 7 pm First Monday of each month at 7 pm Second Monday of each month at 7 pm.
This is a non-profit recreational softball league for area residents. Softball is played throughout the summer months, along with weekend tournaments. The league president announces dates and times. Membership on a Merrimack team is required.
The purpose of the Republican Town Committee is to encourage local participation in representative government, and support Republican Party principles and candidates. The committee manages the affairs of the party, directs general campaign activities, organizes opportunities for the public to meet and interact with candidates, and supports candidates for local, state and national offices. Meetings are generally held at the Merrimack Town Hall on the first Monday of the month from September through May. Special meetings and events are held at other times and/or locations based on election activities. Membership is open to residents of Merrimack who are registered Republicans. Volunteers are always welcome. MERRIMACK RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
The MRWC is a not-for-profit membership organization with a growing constituency of individuals, businesses, municipalities and community groups seeking to protect the Merrimack River and promote the wise use of its watershed. Working in partnership with these diverse interests, MRWC acts as a catalyst to improve the watershed environment through planning, advocacy, education, science, and protection of watershed lands. The mission is to protect and promote the wise use of the Merrimack River Watershed. Activities include canoe trips, hikes, river cleanups, water quality monitoring, and river protection. The Council combines watershed science and land use planning as a framework for decision-making. The Board of Directors, representing varied interests in the watershed, carries out governance, while work is coordinated and implemented by a professional staff and many volunteers.
The Club assists the High School's and Middle School's track and field and cross country programs through fund raising, event volunteering and general support as determined by the track coaches and the Club. The Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at Merrimack High School. MERRIMACK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
The Club's purpose is to serve the best interests of the town's seniors, to develop social interest and feeling of true friendship within the club, and to be energetic in support of federal and state legislation to benefit senior citizens. Activities include meetings, bingo, bridge, sewing, crafts, cribbage, whist, blitz and exercise classes. The club meets on Mondays at 1 pm (except on holidays) at the John O'Leary Adult Community Center. The center's hours are Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. Members must be 55 years of age or older and a Merrimack resident. Annual membership fee is $15.00. MERRIMACK SNO-BUDS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
The Sno-Buds' purpose is to stimulate and advance the general welfare and safety of snowmobiling, to foster a cooperative spirit between local snowmobilers and other winter sports enthusiasts, and to perform all desirable and lawful functions for the successful operation of the Club and in the general public interest. Activities include fundraising, creation and maintenance of multi-use trails in and around Merrimack, annual facilitation of Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) Safety Course (co-sponsored by NH Fish & Game; $10 refundable reservation fee), and local and long-distance trail rides. The club participates in Merrimack community events including Holiday Parade and Winter Carnival, and provides financial support to Merrimack charities. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, September thru March (except December, second Wednesday only) at 7:30pm in the main building at Wasserman Park, Naticook Road, Merrimack. Membership includes approx. 70 family and individual members.
The Committee's purpose is to promote involvement in the support of the Democratic Party and to assist with candidate races for local, state and national offices. Members participate in community service, political campaigns and fundraising. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month in the Town Hall Conference Room at 7 pm. All registered Democrats of Merrimack are welcome.
This group does recreational whitewater kayaking throughout the northeast. It offers help and support to beginners and novices interested in the sport.
SCORE offers free, confidential business counseling and informational workshops for small business and those wishing to begin a business in the Southern New Hampshire area. Clients are assigned a counselor on a one-to-one basis for once or as many visits as needed. Workshops run each month and are listed on our website. Potential volunteers can visit the website or contact the office for more information.
MYA provides sporting activities for Merrimack's youth including baseball, basketball, football, cheerleading, lacrosse, soccer, softball and wrestling for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the MYA Building, 487 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. The annual membership fee for the programs varies by sport. Members must be residents of the town of Merrimack.
My Act is a year round community theatre provided for area youth to learn all aspects of theatre, on and off stage. It is a wonderful way to meet children from area towns and have children express themselves creatively. No experience is required. Adults are also encouraged to participate by directing, painting, gathering resources, serving on the Board of Directors, etc. Provides workshops, one-act plays, musicals and other full-length dramatic productions. Those wishing to learn more about lighting, sound and other technical areas of theatre may learn through on-going apprenticeships. Meetings take place monthly with the board members in attendance. Membership is open to children ages 3-18. The yearly membership fee is $25.00 for a single member; $50.00 for a family membership of 3 or more. |
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