LACONIA  — Irwin Ford is bringing Ford Motor Company's Drive 4 UR School program to the Laconia community in an effort to raise up to $6,000 for Laconia High School.
For every person who takes the wheel and test-drives a new Ford vehicle Thursday,  May 23 at Laconia High School from 3-7 p.m., Irwin Ford and Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to Laconia High School to help contribute to the new high school athletic field.
"We know funding for school programs is hard to come by, and we want to do our part to help make sure these programs remain available," said Chris Irwin, vice president of the Irwin Automotive Group. "We're excited to raise money for a new athletic field for the students of Laconia High School."
The event will feature many vehicles from Ford's line-up. "Whether you are looking to test out our fuel efficiency vehicles, like the Fusion or Focus, or are more interested in an electric vehicle, like the C-MAX, we will be able to put you behind the wheel of your favorite Ford vehicle," said Irwin. The Irwin Ford staff will be on site and available to assist with all Ford vehicles and provide additional information about each vehicle available for test-drive.
Since the start of Ford's Drive 4 UR School program in 2007, more than $16 million in donations have been generated for high schools nationwide.
Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license. There is a limit of one test-drive per household. All test-drive will last approximately 7-10 minutes.

MEREDITH — The First Congregational Church in Meredith will be hosting a fundraising "Brunch" on Sunday, May, 19 at 11 a.m. This month a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Heifer Project. Adults $7, ages 6-10 $4, under 6 free. All are welcome to attend at 4 Highland St, Meredith. Home baked goods and craft will also be available to purchase.
Across the globe, the Heifer Project doesn't feed families; it helps families feed themselves. Heifer is about self-reliance, and provides hungry families a practical way to improve their conditions. Ducks, water buffalo, rabbits, llamas, goats or pigs – whatever helps raise families from poverty and despair, to hope and prosperity.

MEREDITH — Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association, known locally as the LRBRA, is conducting a membership drive this week.
LRBRA President Julie Hayward of Hayward and Company Log & Timber Homes said that there are many benefits to joining the 70-member association, whiose most visible project is a Charity House which is being built which will have proceeds from its sale going to the WLNH Children's Auction.
''The LRBRA stands before an incredible opportunity with the design and build of the Charity House." Hayward said. "This is an unique chance to showcase Lakes Region products and craftsmanship as the house will be offered for sale by RE/MAX Bayside Realty and presented as the featured house in the New Hampshire Parade of Homes this coming Columbus Day Weekend. Lakes Region companies may participate in the audacious project by joining our association and proceeds benefit the WLNH Children's Auction.''
She said that incentives provided by member businesses make it a great time to join the LRBRA.
For more information contact Dale Squires, LRBRA Executive Officer, by calling (603) 415 1594 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .