A new year brings a chance to refresh this newsletter—and I’d love your input.

As we head into the new year, I want to make sure this newsletter is actually serving you. I’d love to hear what you love and what you hate, what you skip, and what you’d like more (or less) of.

I’m committed to keeping this newsletter useful and not overwhelming your inbox.  So here’s your chance. Don’t hold back and don’t worry about hurting my feelings. 😉

➡️ Tell me how you really feel about this newsletter.

Here’s what’s inside today’s newsletter:

🥶 Beat the winter blues with these indoor activities in NH

📢 Question of the week: What does the country need in the new year?

📅 Top events for your calendar

P.S. The new year is better with good info and good people. Feel free to share this newsletter with a friend who’d enjoy it.

Wentworth Greenhouses in Rollinsford is open all year, offering classes like moss art, winter fruit and bramble pruning, terrarium, and bonsai workshops. (Courtesy of Wentworth Greenhouses)

By Stacy Milbouer

New Hampshire Orchid Society Show
A burst of color and warmth with exotic orchids, educational programs, and plant sales.
📍 Courtyard Marriott, Nashua

Wentworth Greenhouses
A tropical escape with winter workshops on terrariums, bonsai, moss art, and more.
📍 Rollinsford

New Hampshire Outdoor Expo
Get excited for warmer days with fishing, boating, camping exhibits—and even indoor archery.
📍 Milford

Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center
Explore global cultures within a historic church-turned-museum.
📍 Peterborough

Aviation Museum of New Hampshire
Discover the state’s aviation history inside a restored Art Deco terminal.
📍 Londonderry

Funspot
One of the largest arcades in the world, plus bowling and indoor mini-golf.
📍 Laconia

Fun World
Arcade games, bowling, rides, a carousel, and a massive indoor playground.
📍 Nashua

A new year always brings that familiar feeling: a clean slate, a chance to reset, and an opportunity to leave a few things behind. Some changes are big and intentional, others are small but meaningful—but all of them shape how we move forward together.

As we head into a new year, what value do you think the country needs to focus on right now? It could be…

✔️ Health care that’s easier to understand and actually affordable

✔️ Housing that doesn’t require two incomes and a miracle

✔️ More accountability for those in power, fewer consequences for regular people

✔️ Safer communities without constant fear or outrage cycles

✔️ A break from everything being a culture war

Here’s what you’re saying…

“A return to valuing honesty, integrity, and courtesy in both public and private behavior. Personal honor is considered old-fashioned, but it should be a valued concept.” — JoAnn Carlson 

“More accountability for those in power is definitely needed, but who will hold them accountable?  Republicans hold the majority, not only in Congress, but in many states, including this one… I see a civil war coming in this country. Maybe it’s what is needed.” — Michele E. Flynn

🎶 Three Kings of the Blues
 Portsmouth — Fri. Jan. 10
A live blues tribute honoring B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King. The concert features multiple vocalists performing classic hits and deep cuts, with appearances by nationally recognized blues artists.
More info

⛸️ S’more Ice Skating Party
Lebanon — Fri. Jan. 23
An evening of ice skating paired with s’mores and winter treats, designed as a family-friendly outdoor event.
More info

🎶 Musical event honoring Martin Luther King
Jaffrey — Mon. Jan. 19 
A free community gathering honoring Martin Luther King Jr. through music and reflection from 5-6 p.m. The program features performances by the Monadnock Chorus and Dublin School Chorus, presentations by Jaffrey fifth-graders on singer-activists, and songs highlighting the role of music in the Civil Rights Movement.
More info

🎤 MLK Day Keynote: Lift Every Voice
Jaffrey— Sun. Jan. 25 
A keynote address by Dr. André de Quadros, professor of music at Boston University and international human rights activist. The talk explores the power of music in healing, reconciliation, and peace building, drawing from global experiences and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Program starts at 2 p.m. Free reservations required.
More info

🌕 Full Moon Fiesta
Lebanon — Sat. Jan. 31
A winter community celebration tied to the full moon, featuring seasonal activities and outdoor fun in downtown Lebanon.
More info

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a story from Stacy Milbouer. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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