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Good morning Manchester! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Manchester's EVR Advertising stays locally owned under new leadership duo
  • How Manchester's new $20.7M community center will serve West Side families
  • Want front-row Jonas Brothers seats at SNHU Arena in Manchester?

Also on today's calendar: Free Introduction to Digital Photography and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Manchester's EVR Advertising Sold To Leadership Duo, Stays Under Local Ownership (patch.com) — A well-known Manchester marketing agency, EVR Advertising, has been sold to longtime leaders Mackenzie Fraser and Pete Ricci, keeping the 35-year-old firm under local ownership on Dow Street. Fraser will become president and partner, while Ricci will serve as chief creative officer and partner, with the existing team staying in place. The transition marks a return to women-led local ownership and a new chapter for one of Manchester's established creative businesses.
   

2. Mark Stebbins Community Center opens its doors on Manchester's West Side (inklink.news) — A new $20.7 million Mark Stebbins Community Center has opened on Manchester's West Side, bringing after-school programs, affordable health care, a food pantry, and community space under one roof. Local nonprofits, donors, and officials say the center will expand opportunities for city children and families for generations, with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester and Amoskeag Health as anchor tenants.
   

3. 3 Rows, 3 Bros - Jonas Brothers Ticket Giveaway (audacy.com) — You can win prime-seat tickets to the Jonas Brothers show at SNHU Arena in downtown Manchester by listening to Magic 106.7 and calling in with correct trivia answers next week. Winners must have email and a smartphone for mobile ticketing, and be prepared to follow any venue health requirements when the band hits Manchester on September 26.
   

4. Grid Picks: Expect Bishop Guertin to hold off Exeter in Division I battle (unionleader.com) — High school football fans in Manchester can see how local teams are expected to fare this week, with predictions for Manchester West hosting Hollis/Brookline, Manchester Memorial traveling to Portsmouth/Oyster River, and Manchester Central visiting Goffstown. The column runs through matchups statewide, but gives special attention to how these city programs might build momentum or chase their first wins of the young season.
   

5. Fandom takeover: Granite State Comicon spans two venues, several downtown businesses in Manchester (unionleader.com) — Granite State Comicon is returning to downtown Manchester next weekend, taking over both the DoubleTree hotel and SNHU Arena with comics, celebrity guests, workshops, gaming, and kid-friendly activities. Local businesses like The Bookery, Shaskeen Pub, and The Hop Knot are joining in with themed parties and specials, creating a citywide celebration for fans of all ages.
   

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Ok Manchester! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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