Community Corner
🌱 Why a major union is backing Hollis Republican Victor Orlando
Spotted on the Hollis calendar: Teen Studio : Summer Drop-In
What's up Hollis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a major union is backing Hollis Republican Victor Orlando
Also on today's calendar: Pelham at Hollis-Brookline and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sun, warm and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SEIU Backs Orlando In 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary As Union Expands GOP Outreach (patch.com) — Hollis business owner Victor Orlando has picked up a notable endorsement from the State Employees' Association, SEIU Local 1984, in the Republican primary for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. Union leaders say his blue-collar background and support for collective bargaining align with workers' needs, reflecting a broader shift as some labor groups court both parties in statewide races. 
📸 Around Hollis
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hollis
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★ Featured events ★
- Teen Studio : Summer Drop-In →
Hollis Artspace, 30 Ash St, Hollis
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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Other local events
- Better Together Playgroup (Ages 0-4) In-Person
Hollis Social Library Children's Room,
10:30 am - Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 0-6) In-Person
Hollis Social Library Meeting Room,
10:30 am - Little Wigglers Storytime (Ages 0-6) In-Person
Hollis Social Library Meeting Room,
10:30 am - Better Together Playgroup (Ages 0-4) In-Person
Hollis Social Library Children's Room,
10:30 am - Pelham at Hollis-Brookline →
Hollis Brookline High School, 24 Cavalier Ct, Hollis
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday September 11
📣 Hollis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- North High School Open Full Time
Nashua High School North NH 3063
7:00 am - Mayor's Opioid Taskforce →
Nashua, NH Calendar, Auditorium, 3rd Floor, 229 Main Street, Nashua
9:30 am - Out of the Box Midday Networking August 2026 →
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce First Church Nashua 1 Concord St, Nashua NH
12:00 pm - Planning and Economic Development Committee with public hearing on O-26-022 →
Nashua, NH Calendar, Aldermanic Chamber 229 Main Street, Nashua
7:00 pm - Nashua Goes Back To School
Nashua High School North Holman Stadium, Nashua, NH
5:00 pm - Finance Committee →
Nashua, NH Calendar, Aldermanic Chamber 229 Main Street, Nashua
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Hollis. Apply here.
- Community College System of New Hampshire posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty-Criminal Justice in Nashua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hollis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nashua
- Nashua school kids, parents gear up for annual back-to-school event (unionleader.com)
Milford
- Aug. 27: Amherst author Susan Combs launches 'Wonder Woman' book sharing female veterans' untold stories (inklink.news)
Londonderry
- Londonderry Man Indicted On Screwdriver Threat Charges: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com)
Ok Hollis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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