AUGUST HAPPENINGS Saturday, August 2nd - 1st Annual 'Night at the Fisher Cats' Volunteers Needed: 4 - 6 Event Time: 5pm - 10pm Location: Fisher Cats Stadium, Manchester, NH. Details: The New Hampshire Credit Union League will host their 1st annual night at the Fisher Cats. Volunteers will be needed to sell 50/50 raffle tickets and possibly help out at the concession stands. There will be numerous festivities taking place at this event; You will have a chance to watch The Fisher Cats game; Meet multiple Wish Children and families; see a special check presentation on field and MAW video montage on the jumbotron; even amazing Atlas fireworks after the game! Sunday, August 3rd - 35th Annual Show N' Shine Car Show CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Volunteers Needed: 30 Event Time: 7am - 3pm Location: Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Merrimack, NH Details: This funds raised at this event are directly related to the enthusiasm of our team. We are looking for extremely enthusiastic volunteers to help accept donations as attendees enter or mingle throughout the venue. We will also need help counting donations. This event is always a lot of fun and great opportunity to meet and spend time with many of our wonderful Volunteers and Wish Families. Join us at the 35th Annual Show N' Shine Car Show at the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Merrimack. Whether rain or shine, car enthusiasts will display hundreds of classic, dragster, muscle, exotic, and special interest cars. In 2007, more than 10,000 people visited the show and 725 cars were exhibited. The event is presented by the New Hampshire Street Rod Association (NHSRA). While visiting the show, attendees are welcome to enjoy great entertainment, food, and raffles.  The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale's will be on site for photo opportunities and a free tour of the Anheuser-Busch Merrimack brewery is available. Please join us at Show N’ Shine this year and help support the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Tuesday, August 12th - T.G.I.Friday's Bartenders Challenge at the Amherst, NH location Join us as the world famous T.G.I.Friday's mixologist compete for the title of the worlds greatest bartender and the chance to take home the iconic propeller. Witness as bartenders compete in a variety of skill tests, all while showing of their flair and personality to entertain the crowd. A donation recommended for your seat to be part of this world famous event. A plethora of prizes to be raffled off, drink tasting, and more! Proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire.  For information please visit www.worldbtc.com or www.fridays.com  Contact:  John Savage - 603-886-0130 Friday, August 15th - Star Wars "The Clone Wars" Dinner and Movie Night CALLING ALL STAR WARS FANS Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2 Event Time: 5pm Location:  Millworks Cafe, Dover, NH Details: Please help us get the word out to any and all movie fans out there. This will be a unique opportunity to have dinner with Star Wars characters and be one of the firsts to see the premier of the new Star Wars Movie. Star Wars "The Clone Wars" Dinner and Movie Night is being presented by The New Hampshire Mandalorians (the only Lucasfilm approved fan club in NH) and The New England Garrison of the 501st Legion, the premier worldwide Imperial costuming club. This event will include a buffet dinner at the Millworks Cafe;Live entertainment by acoustic performing artist Matt Marcil;Kids activities, photo opportunities with costumed characters, door prizes, raffles, and silent auctions for Star Wars collectibles, and more! Don't forget that after dinner there will be a showing of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" at a local theater. Tickets are $25 ($15 for children 6 and under) and may be purchased at The Millworks Cafe in Dover and Jetpack Comics in Rochester. For further information or ticket requests please call (603) 866-6466 or email nhmandalorians@gmail.com Seating is limited, reserve your tickets by August 13th! Saturday, August 16th -  5th Annual North Country One Pitch Softball Tournament Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2 Volunteers / 3 - 4 Photographers/ Videographers Event Time: 9am - 4pm Location: Colonel Town Field, Lancaster, NH. Details: Join us for the 5th Annual North Country One Pitch Softball Tournament at Colonel Town Field in Lancaster, NH. Come watch the excitement as Wish Children throw out the first pitch at each field before the start of the games. If you happen to also be interested in photographing or taking video of the event please let us know. Saturday, August 16th -  5th Annual Northeast Exotic Car Show Volunteers Needed: 2 Event Time: Show Cars - 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. / Public 10:00 a.m. Location: Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Merrimack, NH Details: The annual Northeast Exotic Car Show, held each year on the beautiful grounds of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, NH. Hundreds of exotic cars will be on display for your viewing pleasure, take a free tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, view the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, and much more! The Northeast Viper Club has proudly raised over $30,000 over the past 4 years. Please show your support and come out for a great day of family fun.  For more information visit www.northeastexotic.com. Tuesday, August 20th - T.G.I.Friday's Bartenders Challenge at the Manchester, NH location Join us as the world famous T.G.I.Friday's mixologist compete for the title of the worlds greatest bartender and the chance to take home the iconic propeller. Witness as bartenders compete in a variety of skill tests, all while showing of their flair and personality to entertain the crowd. A donation recommended for your seat to be part of this world famous event. A plethora of prizes to be raffled off, drink tasting, and more! Proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire.  For information please visit www.worldbtc.com or www.fridays.com  The Amherst location had a great showing, let's make the Manchester event an even greater success...if that is possible!  Friday, August 22nd - November 17th - Manchester Superstar! Volunteers Needed: Spread the word Details: Win $1,000! or help a talented friend earn some extra cash and get some great exposure...get the word out about the Manchester Superstar Event to benefit the Foundation. For further details check out www.manchesterstar.net Saturday, August 23rd - 1st Annual Angels Walk for Wishes Volunteers Needed: 4 - 6 Event Time: Registration begins at 9:30 AM - Walk Starts at 11:30 AM Location: Walk Starts and Ends at Bow Lake Baptist Church in Strafford, NH. Details: Please be part of The 1st Annual Angels Walk for Wishes! This event is in memory of 5 precious babies who left us too soon, some before ever having the chance to say hello. These precious babies have inspired us to give back, to share our baby's love, and to allow them a voice. Walkers of all ages will enjoy the scenic views of Strafford, NH as they make their way along the 4-mile walking course. The course starts and finishes at the Bow Lake Baptist Church, touring participants down country roads alongside beautiful Bow Lake. After the walk participants and their families may enjoy LIVE entertainment and food at the Bow Lake Baptist Church. Gift baskets, donated by friends and businesses, will be raffled off after the walk. You can register on line by visiting www.angelswalkforwishes.com Monday, August 25th - 10th Annual Villa Banca Golf Tournament Volunteers Needed: 5 - 8 Event Time: Registration begins at 8 AM | Tournament begins at 9 AM Location: Passaconaway Country Club, Litchfield, NH Details: Volunteers will be needed to man the specialty contest holes and general floating throughout the event. This event has been going strong 9 years now, and always very fun for all that have attended. Let's make sure the 10th year reaches it's goal of $15,000 raised to benefit the foundation. Everybody Mangia! Villa Banca will host their 10th annual Golf Tournament to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation®.  Thousands of dollars in prizes and gifts throughout the day. Tournament festivities to feature: Hole in One Prize (New Car sponsored by Tulley's of Nashua); Casino Hole;Closest to Pin;Longest Drive; Mulligans; Snacks on the Turn; Raffles; and a Silent Auction! Attention Golfers: Get a team together for $150.00 per person. Tournament Fees include: Green Fee; Golf Cart; Custom Golf Shirt; Gift Bag; Lunch Outdoors Catered by Villa Banca; the chance to meet a Wish Child and Share the Power of a Wish! If you are interested in sponsoring this event please email villabanca@aol.com Saturday, August 30th - North Country ATV Scavenger Hunt and Cookout SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Saturday, September 6th - New England Homebrewer's Jamboree Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2 Spread the word! Event Time: Gates Open at 10AM Location: Branch Brook Campground Route 49, W. Campton, NH Details: Volunteers please spread the word, if you are interested in representing Make-A-Wish at this event please let us know! It’s the Twelfth Annual 2008 New England Homebrewer’s Jamboree. Come join New England’s finest home brewers for a weekend celebration of handcrafted beverages at… The Beer, Wine, Mead & Cider Competition is from 12 noon where anyone 21 or older can sign up to be a judge! We’ll show you how! Award Ceremonies at the end of the end of the day! Festivities to include: Prizes & Raffles all day long; Brewing Demonstrations; Sampling & Souvenir Tents from Award Winning Homebrewing Clubs; Music All Day Featuring Jim Tyrrell; Kids Games; Camping  Admission $10 at the gate; Entry bracelets provided Come for a day trip or spend the night! – Public Welcome! Campers requesting water & electric pay $30 a night; tents and field camping $25 per night For reservations and campsite location call Fermentation Station at 603-279-4028 Food Concession Available Sat Lunch & Dinner & Sunday Breakfast Please visit www.homebrewersjamboree.com for information, history, & fun photos! Thursday, September 11th - Sylvania 300 Golf Tournament Volunteers Needed: 5 - 8 Event Time: 8 AM Location: Loudon Country Club, 653 Route 106 N, Loudon, NH - (603) 783-3372‎ Details: Volunteers will be needed to man specialty holes and general floating throughout the event. Sylvania 300 Golf Tournament will be held at the Loudon Country Club in Loudon, NH. This is the 12th annual golf tournament hosted by the N.H. Distributors. Saturday, September 20th The 3rd Annual Jordan's Walk for Wishes and Dash for Dreams Volunteers Needed: 5-6 Event Time: 12PM for last minute registration and bib pick up. Race Starts at 2PM Location: Richard Maghakian Memorial School (RMMS)                   22 Milford Street / Route 130                   Brookline, NH 03033 Details: Please Volunteer to help with numerous tasks throughout the event day. Registration, refreshment stations etc. Jordan's Walk is a FAST 5K run and walk in memory of Jordan Coffey, a 14-year-old boy who lost his battle with brain cancer in September 2005.  After the race and walk participants and their families may enjoy music, entertainment, massages, games and a "Dream-Come-True" Barbecue. One-of-a-kind gift baskets, donated by friends and businesses, will be raffled off after the race. Join us for the 3rd Annual Jordan's Walk For Wishes and Dash For Dreams in memory Jordan Coffey, hosted by the Coffey Family and Friends. Please visit http://huskeynh.tripod.com/ for more information Sunday, September 28 - The 3rd Annual "Sam's Walk for Dreams" Volunteers Needed: 4 - 6 Event Time: On-Site registration is from 9am -11am. Walk begins at 11am. Location: The Walk begins and ends at 23 Pheasant Run Drive, Chester, NH Details: Sam Wright passed away on October 1, 2005 at a young age of 24. There are many wonderful things to remember Sam by but what stands out most was Sam’s affection for kids. Sam made children’s dreams come true simply by playing with them. To commemorate Sam's life and love for children, his family and friends are once again holding a walk in his name.  Join us for the 3rd Annual Sam's Walk For Dreams at 23 Pheasant Run Drive, Chester, NH. Walkers have the option of either a 2 or 4 mile loop For more information visit www.samswalk.com Contact: Amy Maglia at 978.852.8773 or email samswalk@gmail.com I look forward to having you represent the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire in the upcoming months. If you have any questions or would like to confirm your availability for any and all events please contact me directly. Best Wishes, Jason