Vandals Strike NH GOP Headquarters

New Hampshire GOP HQ vandalized. The headquarters for New Hampshire's Republican party was vandalized sometime Friday evening. According to a story on Concord Patch, the vandals spray painted "WWJD Healthcare for Everyone" on the back of the building owned by the state committee. "Our building was clearly vandalized by liberal political activists who disagree with our fiscally responsible values,” said Matt Slater executive director of the party. “Instead of trying to engage in a serious debate about the issues facing our country, these cowardly extremists decided to spread their liberal agenda by damaging our property." Read the full story. 

Ski and Skate Sale. The Souhegan High School boys hockey team will host its annual Ski and Skate Sale from 6:30-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, and from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, in the cafeteria at Souhegan High School. Drop off consignment items from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Oct. 18, and 7:30-8:30 a.m., Oct. 19. New and used items will be available for purchase. Pick up new-to-you items like skis, snowboards, boots, poles, ice skates, roller blades, hockey equipment and winter apparel. Representatives from Rodgers Ski and Sport Shop will be available both days. For more information, contact Annmarie Hayden at annmarie_hayden@hotmail.com.

Skate park close date. The afternoons left to spend skating and riding at Merrimack's skate park on O'Gara Drive are waning. The Parks and Recreation Department will close the skate park for the season on Nov. 4.

Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run New Hampshire, a chapter of the nationwide program that pairs volunteer coaches with girls in third through eighth grade to teach them self confidence through running, is looking for host sites for the spring. During the 10-week program, the participants train for a celebratory 5K race at the end of each season. Site applications are being accepted for spring 2014. Sites must provide at least two volunteer coaches, a safe outdoor running space and an indoor classroom or gym in which to gather during inclement weather. All new coaches participate in training prior to the spring season. For more information about the program or to submit a site application, visit www.girlsontherunnh.org. For additional information, email Betsy Cissel at betsy.cissel@girlsontherun.org.