HUDSON PUMPKINFEST 

The 5th annual Kiwanis Hudson PumpkinFest will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 14th, 15th and 16th at the Hills House Grounds (across from Alvirne High School) Rt. 102, in Hudson, NH . Currently there are over 60 vendors and crafters participating.  Non-profits are welcome to have a free day if they provide a free activity for kids. 

There will be fireworks on Saturday night at 8PM.  If you are interested in aiding in the sponsorship of the fireworks there are $250 and $500 sponsorship levels available.  There are opportunities for area groups, organizations, PTO's, etc. to become vendors, sponsors, raffle donors, volunteers, and whatever else you can think of to become involved.

For more information visit www.hudsonpumpkinfest.com or call Mike Falzone at (603) 320-8020.

The students in the Alvirne Marketing Program would like to help spread Holiday Cheer to the soldiers currently serving overseas. Beginning in early November these students will invite other students and faculty members throughout the school to stop by the store to make a Christmas card for a soldier currently serving overseas.

In order to make this happen they need supplies! If there are any organizations or businesses that would like to donate paper, markers, stickers, etc., they can contact Kelli Wholey at kwholey@alvirnehs.org or 603-886-1260 x2536.  The goal is to challenge every student and faculty to member in the building to complete a card, but they won't be able to do so without supplies! Kelli would like to thank all of you in advance for your generous donations. 

After nearly 20 years of providing quality food at fair and reasonable prices Cookie's Chuck Wagon is bringing that same concept to jewelry and gifts for the people of the greater Hudson area and southern New Hampshire and perhaps beyond. On October 15th Cookie's owners, Dave and Li Ying Gilbert will open The Blue Sky Emporium at the site of their successful breakfast diner. Located in the Central Street Plaza on Rt. 111 in Hudson, NH The Blue Sky Emporium will offer a selection of unique jewelry and gift items not typically found in more conventional stores.

Drawing on their diverse backgrounds, Dave and Li Ying have bypassed the middle man and traveled directly to the factory representatives to personally select the opening inventory for The Blue Sky Emporium.  While the opening focus is on quality jade and crystal, Dave and Li Ying will continually evaluate the interests of their customers and make adjustments.  In addition to unique items Dave and Li Ying will demonstrate unique pricing. Items will not be marked up so they can be marked down and the misleading $ 00.95 or $00.99 will not be used. Thus, a $20 item will be priced $20 and not $19.99 and a sale will be a sale and not a gimmick to get the customer into the store.  To get preview of what is offered visit www.BlueSkyEmp.com. 

Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) is pleased to welcome Pediatrician Andrew Schuman, MD to the Department located at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua. Dr. Schuman comes to the Nashua community after treating patients at CHaD in Manchester since 2008. His clinical interest includes asthma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and childhood obesity.

Board-certified in pediatrics, Dr. Schuman received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York, NY. He then completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, RI.  Dr. Schuman is also an instructor for the Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Andrew Schuman, MD is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (603) 577-4400 or visit CHaDkids.org for more information.

About Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock: CHaD, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, is New Hampshire's only NACHRI approved, comprehensive, full-service, family-centered children's hospital. CHaD offers compassionate care for the most critically ill and injured children throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, and beyond, regardless of a family's ability to pay. CHaD's mission is to provide each child the best care, in the right place, at the right time, every time. CHaD's facilities include a comprehensive, full-service hospital in Lebanon, which is also home to northern New England's only Level-I Pediatric Trauma Center, and outpatient facilities offering a full array of specialty care in Lebanon, Manchester, Nashua and Dover. In southern New Hampshire alone, there are 53 specialists in over 16 pediatric specialties delivering care close to home for kids with chronic and acute illnesses. As a part of the renowned Dartmouth Medical School, with its stellar reputation for innovative research, CHaD's physicians are among the first to know about advancements in technology and clinical practice, which translates to the best care for patients.

The Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted Deborah "DJ" Clement to the Board of Directors.  DJ is very active in both the Hudson and REALTOR® Communities. She started her career in Real Estate as an administrative assistant for one of the larger Real Estate offices in Concord, NH. After 7+ years decided it was time to become a REALTOR® and for over 12 years has been a professional in the Real Estate Market currently working with Brin Realty.  DJ has volunteered her time on the NH Association of REALTORS, the Hudson Kiwanis Club and many other community affiliations.  For more about DJ visit her at: www.djclement.com

The Gr. Hudson Chamber will be hosting a healthcare presentation, "Making The Most of Your Healtcare Dollars" on Thursday, October 13^th at 7:30AM in the Chamber office, 71 Lowell Rd. Hudson.  There is no cost to attend!

In this period of health care reform, this presentation by Southern NH Health System physicians will focus on ways for you to manage your health care dollars by staying healthy and out of the hospital.  The discussion will look at health insurance; advance directives, chronic and acute conditions as well as when to go to the emergency room versus an immediate care facility.

Speakers will be Dr. Stephanie Wolf-Rosenblum, Chief Medical Officer and board certified in internal medicine and critical care at SNHMC and Dr. Crorin DeChirico, VP of Medical Affairs and Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehab and board certified in internal medicine at SNHMC.

To be held Thursday, October 13th at 7:30AM in the Gr. Hudosn Chamber of Commerce Office, 71 Lowell Road, Hudson.  There is no cost to attend, however registration is requested. Click here to register.

The Friends of Benson Park are having two fundraising events in October and look forward to everyone attending!

A comedy night will be held on October 8th at White Birch Catering, doors open at 7PM, show at 8:30PM.  Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Showtime Computers, 15 Derry Street in Hudosn.  

The Friends of Benson are also participating in the Hudson PumpkinFest at the Hills House during the October 14th weekend!  For more information about Friends of Benson's Park visit them online at www.friendsofbenson.org.