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Pelham, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Pelham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Don’t miss this weekend’s free guided hike at Pelham’s Gumpus Pond
- How a Salem car wash brightened life for a Pelham family
Also on today's calendar: Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12 and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Top Weekend Events in Greater Derry - 10/9 (macaronikid.com) — Pelham families have a full slate of kid-friendly options this weekend, including a free guided hike at Gumpus Pond Conservation Area on Hinds Lane. The roundup also highlights nearby shows, festivals, and Halloween-themed fun across Greater Derry, Salem, Londonderry, and more, with details on times, prices, and how to register in advance. 
• Salem car wash attendant's small gestures make big impact on boy with autism (wmur.com) — A Pelham mom shares how a simple trip to the ScrubaDub car wash in nearby Salem has become a joyful ritual for her autistic son, thanks to one attendant’s thoughtful drawings and warm greetings. Her story highlights how small acts of kindness can transform everyday errands for local families.
📸 Around Pelham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12 →
Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England, 454 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield
7:00 pm
Monday October 12
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Other local events
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The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop →
3A Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110
10:00 am -
Trinity's Trunk or Treat 2026 →
170 Old Westford Rd, Chelmsford
2:00 pm -
The Great Gravestone Hunt →
Gibson Cemetery, Pelham
6:00 pm -
Souhegan JV Football @ Pelham →
Pelham High School, 85 Marsh Rd, Pelham
4:00 pm -
Event of a Member: Moon River Life Alive Drumming Circle with Jason Karol →
Moon River Wellness Center, 17 Windham Rd, Pelham
6:30 pm -
Milford Varsity Football @ Pelham →
Pelham High School, 85 Marsh Rd, Pelham
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Monday October 26
Wednesday October 28
Friday October 30
📣 Pelham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Youth Open Art →
Expressit Arts Studio, 140 Melendy Rd., Hudson
2:30 pm -
Fortress at Lynn's 102 Tavern →
Lynn's 102 Tavern, Hudson
8:30 pm -
Town Hall Closed
Town of Hudson, 12 School St, Hudson -
Chamber Office Closed →
Location 71 Lowell Road Hudson NH 03051, 71 Lowell Road, Hudson -
Cable Utility Committee
Town of Hudson, 12 School St, Hudson
7:00 pm -
Board of Selectmen
Town of Hudson, 12 School St, Hudson
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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- Mayhem Tattoo, LLC — (603) 912-4724
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I've always loved word play like this:
Why are they called "apartments" when they are so close together? Why do we drive on parkways and park in driveways? If con is the opposite of pro,… (Nextdoor Willow Marsh)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Pelham. Apply here.
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cashier Team Member (Front End Service) - Full Time - Salem, New Hampshire - Opening Summer 2026 in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hudson
- SMITH: Ballot Access Reform? (granitegrok.com)
Windham
- New Hampshire's Butcher Shop Serves Fresh Meat That Beats The Supermarket Counter (takingthekids.com)
Salem
- Salem To Mark New Police Department Opening With Chamber Ribbon Cutting (patch.com)
- Udderly Gutters Opens Salem Facility, Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting (patch.com)
Ok Pelham! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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