THIS & THAT

Pastoral Progressivism

The social quest for global harmony finds a natural groove at the World Fellowship Center, Conway, where progressives and liberals and anyone, really, seeking a little peace and hope in this dubious and violent age can at least get away from it all for a while. For 80 years the camp has maintained a rich history of “speaking truth to power, defending civil liberties and promoting peace.” Along with providing space for gatherings and workshops on social issues, the center hosts performances, “Fun Nights,” events and weddings. “We envision a world where people are deeply rooted in our shared humanity and the pursuit of justice,” reads the mission statement (in part). worldfellowship.org

Free Food Truck

Red’s Good Vibes serves the local community with good food and “good vibes.” You won’t be able to miss the big red food truck when it rolls into town, but the hearts behind it are even bigger. Started by three siblings in honor of keeping their brother’s dream of owning a food truck alive, the nonprofit provides free, delicious meals to his community year-round with no questions asked. Their mission is to provide support and relief with kindness and no judgement for those currently living unsheltered, seniors, veterans, families or anyone with food security. Visit their website to learn more about how you can help and where they will be stopping by next. redsgoodvibes.com

Community Event Barn

Tucked along the Merrimack River in Hooksett is a picturesque gathering space for not only weddings, but collaborative community events, too. The Oscar Barn was built to celebrate all phases of life. Whether you are getting married under the foliage in the fall or sitting back and relaxing during a club meeting or 60th birthday party with family and friends, the multifaceted venue provides unique and quality meeting opportunities, ranging from Scottish spring celebrations to corporate get togethers that keep guests, nonprofits and businesses alike coming back for more. oscarbarnweddingvenue.com

Car Club

New Hampshire Muscle Cars is the largest muscle car club in New England with over 9,500 muscle car owners, racers and enthusiasts from all New England states, but the majority its activity is in the State of NH. It’s all run by a group of 25 dedicated volunteers and seeks to promote the love of these gas guzzling road monsters (and their more elegant kin) through a Facebook group, a website, at local club events, at car shows, at the track, and at club organized car cruises. In the process they support local charities and causes, which is nice, but the thing that really fuels the passion of muscle car enthusiasts is getting those amazing hunks of metal out where they belong‚ on the rumbling road to adventure. nhmusclecars.com

Lobster Dogs

A professional cook and his son set out in 2019 to open a hot dog shack on Hampton Beach and conjured up an idea so radical that might forever change the way that lobster lovers consume their favorite white meat — the Lobster Dog! This quirky amalgam of iconic beach and baseball foods quickly gripped the imaginations of the Hampton Beach crowd and even won first place for Lobster Roll and took the first place “Anything But” award at last year’s Seacoast Seafood Festival. Pat’s World Famous is now an embedded feature of Hampton Beach life, serving lobster rolls, lobster dogs, French fries and smoothies. And the simple world of the standard seaside lobster roll will never be the same. patsworldfamous.com