Find Your Magic at Macy's

Macy's fifth annual "Shop For A Cause" charity shopping event on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 raised more than $4 million dollars for Feeding America and The Family Violence Prevention Fund.

We had the most wonderful time at Macy's Shop for a Cause 2010. It was so much fun working with the fabulous Macy's Team. A huge thank you to Macy's General Manager Kevin Neal and Catherine who create a magical event every year! It was amazing to meet all the children that came to visit our table. The very best thing about being a Miss America local titleholder is sharing the excitement of the Miss America crown with little girls...they absolutely love to try on the crown!

The Fashion Shows were fantastic. The INC clothing line from Macy's is unbelievable, so chic and classy. Thank you to gorgeous celebrity models Lissa, Sarah, Sarah, Meghan, Nicole, Sienna, Lauren and Celina. Sarah and Lauren entertained and Bess stopped by to sign autographs too. I can't wait for next year! With Style, Kamilah

http://www.macys.com/

Lights On Afterschool Celebration

It was an honor to join the one million Americans and more than 7,500 communities celebrating the 11th Annual Lights On Afterschool on October 21, 2010. President Obama issued a special message for Lights On Afterschool applauding the efforts of afterschool programs. Mt Rushmore and the Empire State Building were lit up for Lights On Afterschool. 50 Governors proclaimed Oct 21 Lights On Afterschool day and the U.S. Senate passed a resolution on Lights On Afterschool. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/

In Strafford County, more than 250 community members celebrated at the New Hampshire Children's Museum with Suzanne Birdsall from the NH Department of Eduction. Junk to Funk rocked the Rotary Stage and everyone had a blast. It was so nice to catch up with Bridget Farmer who was a Judge at the Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen Program. Thank you to all of the educators, program leaders and volunteers who create quality after school programs that enrich the lives of students and families! Love & Miracles, Lauren

Miss Greater Plaistow

Congratulations to the beautiful new Miss Greater Plaistow Erica Millett! Thank you to Shanna and the legendary Jessica Plante for a spooky night filled with Halloween fun.

Macy's Shop for a Cause

Don't miss Macy's fifth annual "Shop For A Cause" charity shopping event on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010! Macy's has raised more than $34 million for local charities across the country since 2006. Shoppers enjoy a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events. The 2010 national charities are Feeding America and The Family Violence Prevention Fund.

The Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program has partnered with the Newington Mall Macy's each year to sell shopping passes for $5 each. Pass holders enjoy 25 percent, 20 percent or 10 percent savings throughout the store and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree.

Look for the Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program Autograph Signing Table at the Newington Mall Macy's to purchase your $5 Shopping Pass. And look for your favorite titleholders and special guests in the Fall Fashion Shows at 10a, 10:30a and 11a! http://www.macys.com/

Miss Capital Area Celebrates 20 Years!

Congratulations to the Miss Capital Area Scholarship Program on it's 20th Anniversary. We were thrilled to celebrate with the new Miss Capital Area Alyssa McLaughlin and Miss Capital Area's Outstanding Teen Melanie Konstant!

http://www.misscapitalarea.org/

Where the Wildcats are 2010

A few more fun photos from the race...and congratulations to the Football Team (UNH 17/Richmond 0) and Hockey Team (UNH 6/Miami 3) for their big wins on Saturday. Go Cats!

With Wildcat Love and Pride, Kamilah UNH'10 and Lauren UNH'16.

Homecoming 2010

Generations of Wildcats (and future Wildcats) celebrated Homecoming in Durham this weekend. We were honored to help the amazing Andy Schachat at the Homecoming 5K. The gorgeous weather was perfect. The Kids Race was precious. And the Adult Race was fierce!

Congratulations to Men's Winner Jim Johnson from Salem, who clocked in the winning results at 15:35 and Women's Champion Mary Garrity, a UNH Alum from Manchester, who took home top honors with a time of 18:17. For the full race results, visit: http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20101010-SPORTS-10100349

Happy Apple Harvest Day!

So much fun! We have hundreds of photos to follow....but wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone in Dover http://www.dovernh.org/ for an amazing day! And congratulations to the 550 runners who raced this morning!

State-of-the-Art Interactive Learning

If a picture says one thousand words, here are five thousand words about the hands-on fun at The Childrens Museum of New Hampshire! www.childrens-museum.org/

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire just celebrated it's 27th birthday! Don't miss the Free Family Nights supported by the TD Charitable Foundation on Friday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Dec. 3 from 5:30p to 8p.

Miss Deerfield Fair 2011

Congratulations to Megan Lyman, Miss Deerfield Fair 2011! www.deerfieldfair.com