Connect with the Community

The Concord Regional Arc warmly invites you to their December Dinner Dance, a joyous celebration of community spirit and connection on December 7, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM at 48 Airport Rd., Concord, NH.


• Dinner & Dance - $20 per person
• Dance only- (No Dinner) - $10 per person

This event promises to be a wonderful gathering, featuring a delicious catered dinner by Red Blazer and lively music provided by DJ Dick Coffin, creating an atmosphere of fun and togetherness.

To ensure your spot at this fantastic event, please sign up by November 25, 2025. Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Sue at sjd328@aol.com.

Night to Shine

Join in on February 13th, 2026, for Night to Shine, a prom experience centered around celebrating individuals with special needs, hosted at the Manchester One Church Outpost in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation. This joyful night will be filled with love, laughter, and dancing as our honored guests experience a red-carpet entrance, are crowned kings and queens, and much more.

Register today!

For questions or to learn about other activities One Church hosts, please contact Mike Ryan by calling 603-502-4423.

Register Here

25th Annual Feztival of Trees

Join in for some fun with families, friends, and neighbors coming together to share in the sparkle of the season. Enjoy the beautifully decorated trees and the warmth of community while supporting a cause that changes lives.

This silver anniversary is a celebration of everyone who has made the Feztival of Trees a beloved holiday tradition!

Learn more here.

Your Story, Our Community

Every family’s story helps show what inclusion and connection really look like in our community. We’d love to hear from you! Share a moment, experience, or reflection about how Community Bridges has made a difference in your life.

Your story can inspire understanding, advocacy, and change.

Visit our story submission page to share yours!

Level Up!

Vocational Rehabilitation and River Valley Community College have teamed up to offer students an opportunity to explore post-high school options.

• Tour the college campus and hear from current early college students.
• Learn about post-high school opportunities that help uncover your skills and career options.
• Meet prospective employers from the Connecticut River Valley area.

Learn more here.

Making a list and checking it twice? It’s that time of year! Midnight Merriment, presented by Breezeline, is returning to downtown Concord on Friday, December 5, from 5:00 PM until midnight! Shop until you drop while enjoying the holiday lights and sounds and supporting local businesses. Many businesses will be open until midnight, offering progressive discounts, refreshments, and exclusive Midnight Merriment deals.

Check out the schedule of events here

Draft Administrative Rules Now Available for Review

The New Hampshire Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) has released early drafts of several proposed updates to administrative rules that guide how developmental services are delivered across the state. These drafts are being shared ahead of the formal rulemaking process to give community members additional time to review and offer feedback.


Drafts now available for review:

• He-M 526: Designation of Receiving Facilities for Developmental Services
• He-M 527: Admission to and Discharge from a Developmental Services Designated Receiving Facility
• He-M 528: Conditional Discharge from a Designated Receiving Facility
• He-M 529: Transfers Between Designated Receiving Facilities in the Developmental Services System

Feedback may be submitted to BDS@DHHS.NH.GOV through January 5, 2026. Additional opportunities to provide input will be available once the rules are formally filed.

To view the drafts and learn more, please visit our Call to Action page at:

www.communitybridgesnh.org/call-to-action