Archive for the ‘Philanthropic’ Category

We were contacted the other day by John S. Gianforte for the University of New Hampshire to help with an event at the Observatory. He has heard about “Quest to Re-invest as it gains popularity and buzz throughout the state. We will be helping John in any way we can. We did not know there was such a thing going on at UNH and that it is open to the public and wanted our readers to know about this opportunity for a different night out opportunity. John explains the event and goings on at the observatory much better than we could so I have included his letter to us which explains in detail the Universities efforts. John writes: Read the rest of this entry »

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This week we showcase two more “Quest to Re-Invest” winners. The first winner Fallfest was held last week on the 8th to celebrate the preserving of Dimond Hill Farm for future generations. The second and one of my favorite things to do, eat great food, is on the agenda for this weekend. The Heirloom Harvest Barn Dinner in Stratham is a must do event if you enjoy great local food in different environment. Check it out if you have the date open and we may see you there! Read the rest of this entry »

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Our next “Quest to Re-invest” event is on we have helped to produce for the last five years. This year Timberland is combining this event with the announcement of their Sale to VF Corp for over two billion. The presentation will be held on the grounds of Timberland Wednesday evening with a cocktail reception for 700 and then a dinner to immediately following. Exeter Events and Tent will keep all the guests dry tonight under our beautiful 40’x104’, 32’x 50” Sail cloth tents and our 80’x 100’ Anchor Century vinyl tent. Both events will use over thirty tents of all sizes and at many locations. The size and multiple locations make this event one of our specialties, showcasing what we excel at every day! We though we would include an article on this event featured on Seacoastonline.com. It gives you a little more information about this years locations incase anyone wants to lend a hand. They are always looking for help.

Timberland’s Serv-a-palooza turns 13

Hundreds volunteer to spruce up 12 local sites Read the rest of this entry »

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Portsmouth, NH, September 5, 2011

WOW, what great race on Labor Day!  Congratulations to all who conquered the 15th annual St. Charles Home 5K! As another “Quest to Re-invest” winner we were proud to help out by supplying our tables, chairs, staging or whatever was needed to help the event go smoothly and worry free. The event kicked of at 9 AM at Martins’ Point Healthcare in Pease International Tradeport

The had may things to see and do here are just a few of them;

• Professional timing by Granite State Services using the new ChronoTrack disposable timing devices.
• Free Children’s Fun Run and activities after the race
• T-shirts to first 1000 runners, then we will keep passing them out until they are gone
• Special custom made keychain “PR” awards for anyone who runs their personal best
• Huge raffle with generous prizes for both adults and children
• Grilled hamburgers & hotdogs, pizza, baked goodies, fruit, bagels & more!

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Starting in 2009, Big Brothers Big Sisters reformatted its annual gala at the Wentworth Hotel to a series of “soirees” at private residences around the Seacoast. In 2010, Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted three Little Soirees on differing nights in New Castle, Newington and then Rye. Each soiree celebrates the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters with a custom theme while guests enjoy cocktails, fine food, live music and auctions. Exeter Events and Tents continue its “Quest to Re-invest” mission by gifting the use of tents for each of these three events. These events are open to the public giving our readers a chance to attend these great Themed events while helping the Seacoast chapter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters fulfill their mission. Depending on the event there are live bands tasty for supplied by local restaurants or caterers and just an overall great opportunity to meet like minded people in the local community. All monies raise go directly to the local chapter to help mentor a deserving child. You can follow the supplied links to register for the event theme of your choice. We will be attending all three.

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We would like to tell you about an event this weekend being run by another Quest to Reinvest contest winner. Greekfest 2011 will be our second Greek festival that Exeter Events and Tents have supplied tents tables and chairs for this summer. The last festival was held in Portsmouth and if you were unable to attend because you live in the route 93 corridor here is your chance to attend a large Greek festival in Manchester, NH. These are my favorite festivals you cannot beat the entertainment, the homemade Greek pastries and fine food. Did I mention the homemade pastries? So come out and enjoy the two day event which begins this Saturday and runs through Sunday. The weather is going to be spectacular and fun will be had by all so see you there you will be able to find me eating the homemade Greek pastries

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A few weeks ago we showcased a very popular non-profit with our readers, Camp Allen in Bedford, NH. As many of you know we gifted a much needed tent to the camp through our philanthropic program “Quest to Re-invest” and although we do these types of things strictly as a way of giving back to the community, asking for nothing in return, it is always nice to receive kind words of support. I have included below a thank you letter and two pictures of the tent in use at the camp. We hope that they have many years of enjoyment and shady dry events at Camp Allen. Let’s know in the comments of any experiences you or someone you know has attended or volunteered at Camp Allen. I know, like myself, that the readers would enjoy your comments.

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Exeter Events and Tents founder Mike Parkin continues his long standing support for the Genesis funds annual golf tournament by donating $1,085.00 in rental equipment to the big event. The hosts Matt Hoffman and Andrew Tuchler were on hand Monday, August 1, 2011 for the 13th Annual Ultimate-Champion Golf Challenge! Everyone enjoyed a round of golf at the breath-taking Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club, along with a delicious dinner, and both live and silent auctions. The 13th Annual Ultimate-Champion Golf Challenge supports The Genesis Fund, a non-profit organization that raises money to help New England area children born with birth defects, intellectual disabilities and genetic diseases. This is one Genesis Fund event that is definitely not to be missed! 

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If you have traveled route 33 in Stratham, NH in the last few weeks you may have noticed that the barn located at the New Hampshire SPCA has a shiny new coat of red paint. This was the brain child of Michael Parkin founder of Exeter Events and Tents.  I asked Michael what was his motivation in taking on this project. “I came up with the idea because I thought it would be a nice way to reinvest in our community.  It was an unsolicited offer and it was consistent with my philanthropic core values”. The project required two days of planning and another two 12 hour days of painting using a 2 man crew the first day and one painter the second day. Exeter Rent-All donated all the brushes, paint sprayers (TITAN), lifts (NIFTY LIFT) and ladders (Little Giant) to accomplish the job. The barn required 15 gallons of Benjamin Moore Paint donated by Arjay Ace Hardware of Exeter.

The completed barn was a huge hit with the New Hampshire SPCA. Suzanne Bryant Farm Animal Care Coordinator commented; “Mike, truly, thanks so much for the paint job.  The barn looks great and was so desperately in need.  You guys ROCK!!”  

We also heard from some of the residents of the Big Red Barn.

Peter and Seven said; “We just wanted to thank everyone involved in making our temporary home (we all want to be adopted into great families) beautiful again. If we had arms we would hug you. You are always welcome to come down and say hi and share a bag of oats, a handful of carrots or a bale of hay with us!”

O.K., I think that’s what they said, but seriously the New Hampshire SPCA has many types of animals that need good loving homes. So if you are driving on Rt 33 in Stratham, NH and see the newly painted red barn pull in and check out the animals up for adoption or if your home is already full meet the volunteers, volunteer yourself or make a donation, no amount is to small to help the cause. Visit one of these links http://www.nhspca.org/contributions.html or http://www.nhspca.org/about.html and thanks in advance.

Peter4 yrs. old, 14.2H, White/Grey, Paint Gelding. Peter is super sweet. He’s got an awesome head, cute build and a kind eye. He had a tough geld but is all healed up and doing great now. All fattened up and ready to start work. We’ll keep you posted on his progress. Check back soon for more info.Adoption fee is currently $575.

Seven8 yrs. old, 15H, Chestnut/Flaxen, MO Foxtrotter/QH Cross Gelding. Seven has some “sticky stifles” and is currently in a conditioning program so we can determine whether or not he will need surgical intervention. So far, so good; he’s doing great and rarely takes a sticky step!! Hopefully we’ll be able to get him up to snuff in the coming weeks. We’ll keep you posted…Adoption fee is currently TBA

http://www.nhspca.org/animals/farmanimals.htm

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Exeter Events and Tents would like to thank all the good hearted people we reached out to that did cast a vote. Because you did, you are philanthropic heroes of the highest order so give yourselves a huge atta boy. It makes us proud to be part of such a great community. This means a lot to us because “Families in Transition was our very first winner in the annual “Quest to Reinvest” philanthropic contest.

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