5 Great Things to Do This Weekend, May 4-5

1. Seedling giveaway. On Saturday, May 4, from 9-11 a.m. the Merrimack Conservation Commission will have its annual seedling giveaway. Seedlings are free to Merrimack residents. The giveaway will take place at Currier Orchards at 9 Peaslee Road in Merrimack. This is a first-come first-served event. No reservations in advance will be taken. It is usually a popular event so please plan to come early. There is plenty of parking at the Orchard. Read more about what's available here.

2. Kitties! Treasures Antiques, Collectables & MORE! in Amherst will host their annual Kitty Angels Fundraiser/Flea Market and Adoption Days this weekend. Over 130 vendors are expected this year. Also included is a fun petting zoo, 2 live bands, The New England Brethren of Pirates and fundraising raffles with multiple and various prizes. Kitty Angels, Inc., is a non-profit, charitable corporation where all donations are fully tax-deductible and every penny of every donation is used in the caring of cats. They are a no-kill cat shelter made up of all unpaid volunteers, and are dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats and furnishing them with treatment for injuries or other health issues. With all that’s done, the money runs out but the cats don’t. This is one event you won’t want to miss. Maybe, you can adopt a new forever-friend as well.

3.  Celebrate your youth. Join the Merrimack Concert Association on Saturday, May 4th as they celebrate youth and recapture a bit of childhood forgotten. Under the direction of Jamie Saucier and Lelia Dutton, the MCA Chorus and Concert Band will take audience members on a journey through some of the best loved songs of childhood. From The Baby Elephant Walk to Peter Piper Picked A Peck Of Pickled Peppers and The Little Mermaid to You've Got A Friend In Me, it's sure to be a great time all around.Reserve your table and get ready for great entertainment and complimentary desserts and beverages. The performance will begin at 7:30 pm at Merrimack High School. All seating is reserved and available for singles or small and large groups. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for Seniors (60 or older), and $8 for students. Children 5 and younger are free. Visit MCA's website at www.merrimackconcert.org or call Executive Director Heidi Critz-Frens at (603) 233-2557, or email info@merrimackconcert.org for tickets. Tickets will be held at "Will Call" and may be picked up as early as 45 minutes prior to the start of the concert.

4. Structured doodling. Treat yourself to and Introduction to Zentangle workshop Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at the League of NH Craftsmen Gallery 98 Main Street Nashua, NH Tuition: $20 Materials: $10 595-8233 to register.

5. Get rolling. Head to Manchester for a roller derby doubler header. At 5 p.m., the Granite Skate Troopers take on the Seabrook Meltdowns. Then, at 7 p.m., the Queen City Cherry Bombs take on their neighbor to the east, the Calamity Janes of Maine Roller Derby. Beer will be available for sale to fans 21+ with proper ID. The NH Roller Derby May Double Header will be at the JFK Coliseum.