5 Things: Scholarship Applications Due Thursday

Here are 5 things you should know as you start your Monday.

1. Scholarship applications due. College bound seniors have until Thursday to complete applications for this year’s scholarship program. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or can be downloaded via the internet at www.merrimack.k12.nh.us/mhs. This year, MHS will award approximately 100 scholarships totaling roughly $80,000. It is important that both students and parents fill out the application and return it to the Guidance Department by the deadline of March 28. No applications will be accepted after 3 p.m. If parents have questions, they should call Kathy Sketchley at the Guidance
Office, 424-6204, ext. 2.

2. Help wanted. The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a positive team-player to work in our fast-paced Youth Services Department as the Youth Services Library Aide I, a part-time position. The ideal candidate will have creative problem-solving abilities, and can be attentive to details while exhibiting a commitment to the library's mission. Duties include conducting preschool storytimes and other innovative programs for children and teens; providing readers' advisory services and guidance in locating library materials; assisting patrons in the use of library computers; and processing library materials. There is also position for a part-time Youth Services Page/Aide open. Read the full job descriptions for both positions here. The deadline to apply is April 5.

3. Write a letter to the editor. Do you have something to say about an issue in town? Want to support a candidate? Perhaps you want to write a letter of thanks. We publish letters to the editor on Patch and would love to hear from you. Email your letters, signed with your name to Carolyn.Dube@Patch.com.

4. Show us your PEEP art. There are still a few days left to show us how creative you can be with Easter's iconic marshmallow candy. Read more and upload your photos here.

5. Weather watch. Today's forecast calls for a slight chance of rain after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph. Tonight, a slight chance of rain and snow before 7 p.m., then a slight chance of snow between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 13 to 15 mph.