5 Things: Help the Historical Society Locate Old Photos

Here are five things you should know as you start your Friday.

1. Historical photos. The Merrimack Historical Society continues its search for photos from Merrimack’s past. The last request sought photos from the Reeds Ferry area. This one concerns the Thornton’s Ferry area and South Daniel Webster Highway as well as Merrimack Airways, which became Sanders Airport and is now BAE Systems; the Merrimack Drive In Theater; the Vacca home across from the Mastricola farm; the Basket Barn; the Flea Market where Burger King is now located; the Community Gardens on Wright Avenue; the Merrimack/then Hilton/then Ramada Inn; Cox’s Store; French’s Store; Welch’s Store; the Old Shaw’s Plaza when it was alive and well; Schoolhouse No. 11 at D.W. Highway and Manchester streets; the Petting Zoo on Webb Drive; and the China Dragon Restaurant where Papergraphics is now located. Contact Anita at anitacreager59@comcast.net or 424-5084 if you can help.

2. Vacation starts. When the school bells ring this afternoon, February Vacation is officially on. Students in SAU 26, as well as much of New Hampshire, are on break from Feb. 25 until March 1. Classes will resume on Monday, March 4. Looking for something to do with the kids during their break? Look no further than here.

3. One week left to file. Interested in filing to run for public office? You've got one week left. The filing period for seats on town boards an for town offices began on Feb. 20. Get a full list of open positions here.

4. Nominations needed. The Merrimack Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2012 Business Leader of the Year, 2012 Business of the Year, and the first-ever 2012 Volunteer of the Year. Recipients of these awards represent businesses, community leaders, and individuals who truly shine among their peers.  If you know of a business or individual you feel are role models in their industry and our community, nominate them.Businesses can self-nominate or be nominated by any business or community member. Winners will be recognized and announced at the Chamber's Annual Banquet & Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, March 14, at the SERESC Conference Center in Bedford. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013. Click the following links for online nomination forms:

• 2012 Business or Organization of the Year
• 2012 Business Leader of the Year
• 2012 Volunteer of the Year

5. Weekend weather. Another weekend storm is expected to hit Saturday into Sunday. Merrimack could get 6-10 inches of snow, according to the latest from the National Weather Service. Here's a look at the forecast for the rest of the weekend.

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
• Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
• Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
• Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 31.
• Sunday: Snow. High near 34.
• Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.