🌱 Librarian Feted; Obits; More: Nashua Digest Week-In-Review

Good morning, Nashua! Tony Schinella here. Let's get this Saturday started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Nashua today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sunshine. High: 59 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Nashua:

1. Opponents of NH's $22.5 million vaccine contract blast 'underhanded' Executive Council vote (Valley News)
2. Pioneer Valley housing a challenge for Afghan evacuees (The Recorder)
3. Nashua Woman Indicted On Arson Charge: Court Roundup (Nashua Patch)
4. Nashua Public Library: Kat Gatcomb Is NH Librarian Of The Year (Press Release Desk)
5. Therese Martineau Obituary (2021) - Dracut, MA - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
6. New England XC: Dover girls, after taking MOC title, shooting for more success (The Union Leader)
7. Eric Petersen | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
8. Richard E. Donovan | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
9. Candace Star 'Candy' (Dunton) Gendron | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
10. Harold Chuchul | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
11. Unexpected EFA Enrollment Surge Shows Program Needed, Supporters Say (NH Journal)
12. Candace Gendron Obituary (1961 - 2021) - Nashua, NH (Legacy.com)
13. Carolyn Ann Bednarek | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
14. New Hampshire's AV Therapy Hosts a Listening Event This Weekend (Stereophile Magazine)
15. EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease (Nashua Telegraph)
16. Gail Dalton Obituary (1949 - 2021) - Nashua, NH - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
17. Randall White Jr. | Obituary (Gloucester Daily Times)
18. Nashua Felon Indicted On Weapon, Drug Charges: County Court (Nashua Patch)
19. The YMCA has a program that can help you control Diabetes (Nashua Patch)
20. Denron, J. Lawrence Hall join forces in major mechanical contractor merger (New Hampshire Business Review)

Today in Nashua:

• Operation Delta Dog- Run2Rescue 5K (9:00 AM)
• Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation : Lil' Iguana Craft Fair (12:00 AM)
• EMS Drama Club: Elm St Drama Fall Tech Week and shows (7:30 AM)
• Special Orchid Auction (1:00 PM)
• Fall Family Recipe Swap - Nashua Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self-Defense: Black Belt Graduation (2:00 PM)
• Live Music at Millyard Brewery with Pairadice (5:00 PM)

Nashua Patch Notebook

• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "We are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Let's be sure to reflect on all that we owe to those who gave so much. To the men, women, and animals who have served in our nation's military -- we thank you. 🇺🇸" (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "Today we had a great surprise and reason to celebrate! Our very own Youth Librarian Kat Gatcomb has mostly deservedly been honored by Children's Library Services of New Hampshire (CLNH) as the recipient of the Children's Librarian of the..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? Everyone knows that puppies and kittens are an easy sell. Senior pets, on the other hand, often have extended stays in shelters when they make excellent pets. Here is why you should..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Fire Fighters IAFF Local 789: "Engine 3, 2, Ladder 3, Engine 1 RIT. C4 on the scene building fire Taschereau Blvd. Working fire. Engine 4 Ladder 1 respond." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "You many notice some spiffy updates to our website and there is more to come! This is thanks to the PRLab at Boston University -- a program within College of Communication, Boston University that does pro bono work for nonprofit organiza..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "It's the 50th Anniversary of the Library on Court St! Come to the library to check out our brand new exhibit in the Art Gallery. You will find artifacts, binders of event fliers to leaf through, posters from the 1970s and 80s, and even s..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "JENNIFER COLANGELO PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Jennifer joined the YMCA in 2019 as a Human Resources Generalist. In her time with the YMCA she has created a streamlined approach to HR Systems, managed and led multiple HR pro..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "We have some very lovable animals here at the shelter who are ready for adoption. 🍂Fall is in the air and it's a great time to come down and let us help you find your new best friend! 🐱🐶🐰 No appointment needed. We're open Mon-Fri 12p..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Silver Knights: "Thank you, Veterans 🇺🇸 Today, we tip our caps to the veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free and play the game we love. #veteransday" (Facebook)
• NASHUA ELKS LODGE #720: "Nashua elks giving tree is up we have 100 kids to buy for come get some names. Make sure to share I know not all Elks are friends of the Elks page be we all are friends with some who is lol" (Facebook)
• Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, Inc.: "Donation request! A client of NSKS recently acquired an outdoor job and is in need of warm winter gear! Items must be new or like new and freshly cleaned. Please do not drop off items without first speaking to staff. Items requested: 1. ..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Thanks to all these "United We Sleep" sponsors, those supported by our Safety Net programs can sleep more soundly because of the assistance provided by the United Way and our partners that include housing, food security, and education pr..." (Facebook)
• The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce: "Some pics from our 93rd Annual Gala and Citizen of the Year event last night! The Greater Nashua Business community came out to celebrate C.O.Y. Ed Lecius! The Sky's the Limit theme was a blast! Thank you to the Chamber staff and all our..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "FRIDAYS UNITED with Taylor of the Nashua School District and Kathy of Stepping Stones Donate to tonight's United We Sleep to End Hunger and Homelessness here https://app.mobilecause.com/vf... and/or to Stepping Stones here http..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "Mark's new reading radar picks are up on our website! If you like reading about political science and sociology, you will probably be interested in many of these titles. Mark is shown here in his natural habitat at the circulation desk, ..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "The Westwood Park YMCA, will be adding a Ninja Obstacle & Fitness Course. We recently started prepping the space while we await the official install date. We can't wait for it to show up so we can start new programs, for all ages, on it...." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to every veteran and those currently serving. Please share your time of service and branch! #NMYMCA #VeteransDay 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ♥️ ♥️" (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Big thank you to our friends from College Bound Movers and Able Moving & Storage Inc. for supporting United We Sleep to End Hunger and Homelessness 2021 by donating boxes for our participants to sleep on or in tonight over at Nashua Comm..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "The last questions we asked were about books... let's switch focus to the TV! What was your favorite TV show of 2021? 📺 Personally, I definitely fell in with the Ted Lasso fans! ⚽️ (And I also don't know the rules of soccer... Wonder if..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "⛄HSFN Holiday Shirts are here! 🎁 We hope to make sure every pet has a home for the holidays. Your support allows us to care for the animals here at the shelter and help them find their forever homes. These shirts come in a variety of co..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "FRIDAYS UNITED with Taylor of the Nashua School District and Kathy of Stepping Stones" (Facebook)
• Nashua Senior Activity Center: "We are so excited to once again partner with Fortin Gage Flower & Gift Shop for the performance of “ The Signalman”" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "MERRIMACK Y SCHOOL'S IN/OUT: Our before and after school programs help students achieve academic success, explore new opportunities and build social, physical & emotional health while interacting with peers. #NMYMCA Register: https://ygn..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "Get free help at the library from a certified patient navigator from Harbor Care. Details at http://tinyurl.com/nplinsurance" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: ""Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, you and serenity." - Thich Nhat Hanh Another reminder that we get to choose how we interact with others and react to the world around us. #YMCA #NMYMCA #ThursdayThoughts" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "HAPPY NOVEMBERSHIP Do you know what is more fun than visiting the Y? Bringing a friend with you! We're celebrating friendship all month with our Member-Get-A-Member program! For more info, visit https://nmymca.org/novembershi... or ask abo..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "NASHUA YMCA POOL IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The Nashua Y swimming pool is closed due to technical difficulties, we are working on the issues and will reopen when the problem is fixed. We apologize for any convenience this may cause. ..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Senior Activity Center: "Don't miss your chance to see a world class performance right here in Nashua! Gerald Charles Dickens to perform “The Signalman” at the Court Street Theater On Thursday Dec. 2, at 12:30pm, Gerald Charles Dickens will return to Nashua to p..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Operation Delta Dog- Run2Rescue 5K (November 13)
• Veterans Fundraiser - Tai Chi Lesson & Raffle! (November 13)
• Pianist Carolyn Enger's The Mischlinge Exposé , Author David Daniel, and ICEFA (November 13)
• Simply the Best Local Artisan Shopping 🛍 Event (November 14)
• Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15)
• Raytheon Retirement Seminar (November 18)
• Will potential long-term or chronic care needs impact your lifestyle in retirement? (November 18)
• Great New England Craft & Artisan Show on the Seacoast (November 20)
• Seacoast Artisans 22nd Annual Holiday Show (November 20)
• 39th Annual Holiday Craft Fair (November 20)
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• St. Philip Pastry Pre-order Event! (Details)
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— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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