Canaan / Colebrook / Stratford
Recap of Grand Welcoming to Revitalized Backstreet River Park, held on May 16, 2026 in Stratford, NH.
Teen-Run Munch & Mingle snack shack project, at the North Country Community Recreation Center in Colebrook.
Britni Haley
Community Steward for the
Canaan / Colebrook / Stratford Region
britni@thecbh.org
802-277-1974
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Community Pride & Purpose
When you think about what it takes to really feel a part of a community, to value where you live...
Coming Together and Gaining Steam
Nearly three years into this community building work, positive momentum is building in our...
Summer 2025, July-August: Big things are happening!
Some big things happened for community building this summer in the North Country, with the...
Spring 2025- Unleashing Community Power!
Looking back at what took place from late March to the end of June in the...
Community Building Recap – Building Relationships & Aligning Goals
Community building activities and events from this past fall and winter in northern Coos and...
Summer Event Highlights up North
This summer was very busy, but a couple of events I was heavily involved in stood out as truly...
Strengthening Our Communities – Stratford Rising
Stratford is definitely on a positive up-swing, and the community is making that happen together....
Summer Picnic & Play Series!
We are teaming up with the Family Resource Center to host a series of three “Picnic & Play” meet-ups on Fridays at parks in the North Country this summer. After listening to what families we were looking for, we came up with fun offerings at three different locations that will help bring people together and take advantage of our town’s assets. Each date we’ll gather from about 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and offer free peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, applesauce, and cold bottled water for families to enjoy a picnic together, paired with fun things to do. Continue Reading Summer Picnic & Play Series!
Stewartstown Student Showcase
We had a good turnout, and the Cohos Historical Society also joined in by having a table of historical photos to share with the community. Folks really appreciated the chance to socialize and have a bite to eat & drink, too. We are already making plans for next year! Continue Reading Stewartstown Student Showcase
Stratford Community Pre-Town Meeting Social
We had a good turnout, and the Cohos Historical Society also joined in by having a table of historical photos to share with the community. Folks really appreciated the chance to socialize and have a bite to eat & drink, too. We are already making plans for next year! Continue Reading Stratford Community Pre-Town Meeting Social
Sunday Funday at “The Tilly”
Free Family Board Game Afternoons at the Tillotson Center for the Arts in Colebrook, from 3-5 p.m. on January 21 and 28. Continue Reading Sunday Funday at “The Tilly”
CBH December Happenings – up North!
In Canaan, VT we have been working closely with the organization, Canaan Naturally Connected, as their activities align well with our community building efforts. We were glad to help empower and connect a new member of the group to lead the planning of a new series of holiday events called “Hope for the Season- Extravaganza”. Continue Reading CBH December Happenings – up North!
Halloween Window Painting Project in Colebrook
The week prior to Halloween 2023, five of Colebrook’s Main Street businesses were adorned with colorful window paintings depicting Halloween and fall scenes. Continue Reading Halloween Window Painting Project in Colebrook
Children’s Playgroup in Stratford
It’s a great opportunity for both adults and children to socialize and enjoy some fun activities. Continue Reading Children’s Playgroup in Stratford