The City of Nashua and the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce will host the Fourth Annual Back to School celebration which will take place on Thursday, August 23rd, from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. at the Library Plaza and in the Library in Nashua, New Hampshire.  More that 1500 students are expected to attend.

    This  is a great marketing opportunity for Real Estate Professionals and their firms to help school children get ready to return to school!  Assistance from the  business community is needed and  welcome!

• School supplies will be handed out to children - from first grade through high school
• Families will have the opportunity to get information about programs and services offered;  
• Community agencies that provide health services, educational, and recreational opportunities for school-aged children will be on hand.

Donations can include:

• pencils, pens, erasers, calculators, notebooks, pencil bags, index cards, scissors, notebook paper, clips,   backpacks, dictionaries, or anything that will make returning to school an exciting experience.
• Even haircuts can be donated!
• Recycle extra pads of paper, post-its, pens, rulers, backpacks etc.

        You can also donate money or a backpack full of items from $20-$30. 

For more information on donations send an email to Mary-Ellen at the Nashua Chamber of commerce.  marcouillier@nashuachamber.com.   She can send you a sample of what to put into the backpack. Donations can be dropped of at the Chamber office on 151 Main Street. 

Perhaps there is a similar back to school event in your local community!

Note:  Shuttle bus service to and from the event will be provided by First Student, Inc.  Buses will pick-up at Amherst Street School, Sargent Ave entrance, and the front entrances at Dr. Crisp, Fairgrounds Elementary, and Ledge Street schools.  Buses will run from 4:30 - 7:00 P.M. on the half hour.