Lefebvre's donates to Londonderry soccer
LONDONDERRY — Londonderry Youth Soccer Association has received more than $400 in funds and equipment from Lefebvre's Auto Repair and Uniroyal Tire.
Since 2000, the Uniroyal Soccer Program has donated nearly $14 million in funds and equipment, including over 1 million soccer balls, to more than 3,000 youth soccer leagues nationwide.
"Being in touch with our community and its soccer organization is such a meaningful experience," said Jack Leonard from Lefebvre's Auto Repair. "Knowing we are having a positive impact on these kids when we are giving out the soccer balls is priceless."
Nationally, more than 1,100 participants have connected with local youth soccer programs.
"After 12 years of dedication, the program continues to grow and support more communities thanks to dealers like Lefebvre's Auto Repair," said Ana Martin, Uniroyal communications manager.
Bay State Blizzards expand into NH
The Bay State Blizzards girls AAU club is expanding to New Hampshire.
Tryouts for all girls in grades 5 through 8 will be held Feb. 5 at Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Road. Grades 5 and 6 try out from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Girls in grades 7 and 8 get their chance from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Kevin Barboza's Bay State Blizzards offers players an opportunity to train and develop as basketball players.
The Bay State Blizzards have had teams predominately from the North Shore area, coaching some of the area's best current and future high school athletes. Barboza is now ready to expand into New Hampshire in order to provide players an alternative approach to AAU basketball.
It's a 16-week program, March 20-June 28. There are two 90-minute practices a week in Windham.
The cost for the season is $460 per player (plus uniform cost), with $40 due on the tryout date.
Sign up for Youngsville Jr. Baseball soon
AUBURN — Youngsville Jr. Baseball will be holding baseball sign-ups at Auburn Village School, 11 Eaton Hill Road, on Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. You can also sign up online at youngsvillebaseball.org.
Youngsville is a member of the Cal Ripken baseball organization and offers four divisions of baseball for 4- to 12-year-olds, who must be team age by May 1. AAU players are also welcomed.
Children who live in Derry and Chester are eligible to play at Youngsville.
For more information, call 627-4820 or email info@youngsvillebaseball.org. Visit the website at youngsvillebaseball.org.
Learn how to hunt snowshoe hares
HOLDERNESS — Learn about the sport of snowshoe hare hunting at a free workshop being offered at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center at 536-3954.
Workshop participants will be introduced to hare hunting with beagles. You'll learn about snowshoe hares and where to find them, equipment needed for hunting hares, dogs and their needs and training, safety considerations, hare and rabbit hunting resources, and how to find clubs in New Hampshire that focus on dogs and hare hunting.
Participants should bring warm outdoor clothing and be prepared to spend some time outside. This workshop does not include lunch.
