Doggie Paddle Plunge, donations needed: Ways to help in your community
Doggie Paddle Plunge
STRATHAM – The New Hampshire SPCA announces the return of its much-loved frigid fundraiser, the Doggie Paddle Plunge. The Plunge will take place on Saturday, March 18, at Great Island Common in New Castle, N.H. Festivities begin at 11 a.m., with the Plunge itself at 12 p.m.
Each year, the Doggie Paddle Plunge challenges brave and spirited animal lovers to ‘freeze their tail off’ and dive into the icy Atlantic Ocean in support of the New Hampshire SPCA. Participants also known as “Plungers” can register individually or as a group, collecting donations from family, friends and anyone who challenges them to ‘take the Plunge.’ This event is crucial to the lifesaving work of the New Hampshire SPCA, raising critical funds that provide warmth, nourishment, and medical care to the thousands of homeless animals that come through their doors in an average year.
Registration fees are $40 for Adult Plungers, $25 for Youth Plungers (under 18), and $15 for Virtual Plungers, and include pre-Plunge hot drinks and snacks, and lunch immediately after. Plungers can register in advance or at the event, and family and friends are welcome to join in the revelry and cheer on the Plungers from the beach and for a small donation, enjoy lunch. To register and learn more, visit nhspca.org/doggie-paddle-plunge-2023/.
Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens seeking garden tenders
DOVER — Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside and help your community? The Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens is located between 400 Central Avenue and Chestnut Street along the banks of the Cochecho River. It forms a series of beautiful gardens filled with wildflowers, unique rhododendrons, mountain laurels, hosta, daylilies, and countless other plants, many relocated from Parks’ gardens.
To volunteer, please fill out the contact form, which will send an email to the garden coordinator, or call 603-817-1843. For more information about the garden visit www.joeparksgarden.org.
Raising funds for service dog owners
DOVER — The NH Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs is raising funds to support service dog owners with veterinarian care, medicine, and food.
The NHCSSD is a 501(c)(3) IRS-recognized nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a statewide network of businesses and individuals that offer support to service dogs and their owners. For more information, to donate or apply for assistance, visit ServiceDogsNH.org.
Sneaker donations wanted
HAMPTON — Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, is collecting gently worn, used or new sneakers. The sneakers that we collect will help raise money to support our outreach and mission projects as well as helping our environment by keeping sneakers out of landfills. Sneakers can be dropped off at the church office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like more information, go to hamptonnhumc.org, call the church office at 603-926-2702 or email hamptonumc@myfairpoint.net.
Cat Tales is seeking donations
SEABROOK — Get to know Cat Tales Rescue is a local 501©3 nonprofit, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless felines. Currently, donations are needed. Please visit: https://www.venmo.com/u/Cat-Tales-1 or, go to the website, www.cattalesnh.org. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. All animals deserve a safe and caring home. Cat Tales is working to achieve that reality.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Doggie Paddle Plunge, donations needed: Ways to help in your community
