It's Time for The Deerfield Fair!!

Deerfield Fair Opens this weekend (Sept 30 thru Oct 3rd) with a full schedule of entertainment, great food, expositions, prizes and carnival rides.

Arrive early for a full day of fun. Tickets are $8.00.

Visit Beautiful Pulaski Park!! Live the Red Oak Life in Manchester NH

Pulaski Park, located on Bridge Street, is an excellent place to sit and relax with your family while you take a break from the city. The lush grass fields are inviting, and are very well maintained. The aesthetics of the park make one want to sit and have a picnic, toss a Frisbee around, or relax under the shade of one of the many trees. The park also has a basketball court, which is used both by St. Joe’s and neighborhood kids looking for a retreat. While St. Joe’s building will no longer be used after the end of this school year, the park will continue to be used by people both young and old as a relaxing retreat.
This park was named after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish immigrant who became a general during the Revolutionary War who was one of George Washington’s right-hand men and the head of the cavalry. Washington reportedly once said, “General Pulaski was an invaluable resource to me during the War. I doubt that we could have won it without him.” Not only did Pulaski create a charge during the Battle of Brandywine that allowed the Americans to retreat, this charge managed to save George Washington’s life. This shows his impact on the American rebel army, and without his help we could still be British subjects. He eventually died in battle, but was honored throughout American history for his bravery, and became one of only seven people to receive honorary American citizenship.
The park itself was created by the Works Progress Administration during Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal, in an attempt to put the unemployed to work while providing valuable community service. This noble gesture was able to give temporary employment to the people that were suffering the most during the Great Depression, and it also gave beauty to an area that truly needed it. A statue was placed in the new park in order to honor this great war hero, where he is riding his steed with his sword in the air, signaling a charge. This park has done its job, both in honoring the general and giving a new, ambient park to the city of Manchester, and I hope that the park will continue to be maintained and used well by the people of this area.

Best Breakfast in Manchester, NH

Do you love eating breakfast out in a restaurant?

Then this is the place to go in Manchester: Juliens on the corner of Union and Bridge St.

This family eatery has been voted the best in town and I can see why! Large portions, great prices and friendly staff make the trip worthwhile. The Red Oak Reporter was recently there and can recommend the omelettes!

This restaurant is just a short walk to Elm St and the beautiful Pulaski Park.

Great breakfasts...Now That's the Red Oak Life!

Fried Pickles: The New "Super Cool" Snack!

Fried pickles have been making quite the stir this past year popping up in various places in Manchester. It sounds like a strange way to think of a pickle, but is still strangely delicious. Toppings vary from your basic ranch dressing to more surprising dips such as cheese sauce.
Strange Brew serves up their pickles with a side of Ranch dressing. Ignite has a mouth-watering Jamaican Ranch that accompanies their fried pickles, and Cactus Jacks does it with their super scrumptious Chipotle Ranch. There is even a Facebook page dedicated only to fried pickles. Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fried-Pickles/111339165557245 .

Share your fried pickle stories/recipes with us, we would love to hear of new places that serve up this appetizing appetizer in the Manchester area! Great snacking…Now That’s the Red Oak Life!

For an easy homemade recipe to try yourself visit: http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,2336,152178-233207,00.html

Fall Foliage Train Excursions

Starting this weekend there are several options for you to enjoy the fall foliage in NH from the comfort of a train. From Lincoln to Meredith there are 5 options to choose from. Trust me, this is a great way to see the splendor of NH's changing leaves. One of my favorite train excursions runs out of North Conway NH. It is a 5 hour tour through Crawford Notch. You will see some of the most magnificient views on this trip. Viewing the fall foliage...Now That's the Red Oak Life!

http://www.foliagetrains.com/

Glendi Festival at St George Greek Orthodox Church

This weekend: Sept 17-19 is the time we have all been waiting for! Yes, it's Glendi!
This festival of all things Greek is a must do event in Manchester.
Enjoy craft tables, Greek dancing, amusement rides and of course Greek foods and pastries.
This year there will even be a Greek Taverna so that you can sample Greek wines and beers.
All in all this is a fun festival for the whole family.
Don't miss out! St George Church is located on Hanover St. Oompa!

Biking in NH

New Hampshire is filled with many wonderful spots for a bike ride. A series of bike trails exist in many parts of the state. The Red Oak Reporter had the opportunity to enjoy the Nashua River Rail Trail on a recent Sat afternoon. This level trail is built on the former action rail tracks. It offers an easy 12 mile ride (one way) from south Nashua to Acton Mass. Along the way you will find beautiful forests, lush farm lands and scenic wet land vistas. A highlight is the ice cream stand at the midpoint of the ride. Check it out! Now That's the Red Oak Life!

Toy Run for the Salvation Army!

Yesterday was a special day! The Annual Toy Ride for the Salvation Army was held. Over 1000 Motorcycle riders traveled from Concord to The Union Leader building in Manchester to deliver toys to the Salvation Army. These toys will be distributed to needy children this year at Christmas!

The riders were all so generous ! Santa lead the way with the NH State Police and everyone enjoyed a picnic that was prepared by the Salvation Army staff. Some riders donated money and the Corps officers, Captains Shawn and Kim Belanger were there to accept.

Red Oak owners, Ron and Gerry Dupont, were on hand to serve lunch and to thank each rider.

If you would like to donate a new toy to the Salvation Army for a needy child you can drop off your donation to the Salvation Army at 141 Cedar St in Manchester or bring it to any Red Oak Office and we will make sure that it gets to the Salvation Army.

Thanks to all the volunteers who made this special event happen.

Helping others...Now That's the Red Oak Life!