Sat., November 21, 2026 – Catered Vegan Thanksgiving

Posted on by Joan OBrien in Events

We’re thrilled to announce that Veggie Life, a fully vegan restaurant and plant-based product wholesaler, will be catering our event this year!

Gentle Thanksgiving Catered Event + Speaker
Saturday, November 21
11:30 am to 3:30 pm
McLane Center
84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH

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Pre-sale for NHARL members starts Sunday, Oct. 18 at noon. Check your inbox — members will receive a password by email.

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Featured Speaker – Ben Kilham

We are delighted to announce that this year’s speaker will be Ben Kilham, founder of the Kilham Bear Center in Lyme, NH. 

Ben and his team have been rehabilitating and releasing injured, orphaned, and abandoned black bear cubs since opening the center in 1993.

Ben will deliver his popular lecture on the social behavior of American black bears, which is based on firsthand experience raising cubs and observing bear behavior, and illustrated with his photos.

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets for the catered event are $75 for adults (same price for members and non-members) and $20 for children (12 and under). Toddlers are free.

Your ticket includes:

  • Holiday buffet catered by Veggie Life, a vegan restaurant and wholesaler from Wells, Maine
  • Two complimentary drinks — wine, beer, or signature seasonal mocktail
  • Dessert buffet and coffee service
  • 3 complimentary raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes!
  • Presentation by Ben Kilham of Kilham Bear Center — The Social Behavior of Black Bears
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NEW DATE > Sat., Nov 14 – Monthly Puppy Store Protest

Posted on by Joan OBrien in Events

Ever since The Puppy Palace in Manchester, NH opened its doors in May 2023, NHARL has been peacefully protesting the store to warn the public and would-be shoppers about puppy mills and promote “Adopt Don’t Shop.” 

Park in the TJ Maxx Plaza on South Willow in Manchester (14 March Ave.) and meet us on the public sidewalk along on South Willow.

After the protest, join us for refreshments at Panera.

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