Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group Celebrates Inaugural ''Ukesgiving'' as Chosen Charity Ukulele Kids Club Wins Prestigious Global Anthem Award

The Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group (SNHUG) marked a historic milestone on Friday, November 6, by hosting its first annual "Ukesgiving" celebration (https://theukc.org/ukesgiving/). The event served as a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the group’s years of musical accomplishments, its dedicated network of local supporters, and the enduring power of music and community.
 
The memorable day kicked off in a packed room at the Roundabout in Portsmouth, with an inspiring performance by the children's ukulele group from Brixham Montessori School, beautifully led by Alex Krauth. Following the children's opening performance, the floor opened to the public for a lively open mic and community jam session, bringing together musicians and music lovers from across the region.

The day’s festivities were heightened by major national news. During the celebration, SNHUG learned that its long-standing charity of choice, the Ukulele Kids Club (UKC), was officially named an award winner at the 6th Annual Anthem Awards. The Anthem Awards, which honor purpose-driven work and social impact worldwide, recognized the UKC for its global humanitarian action and services.
 
Reflecting on the monumental achievement, Marlen Rodriguez-Wolfe, Executive Director of the Ukulele Kids Club, expressed the profound impact of the honor:

"Being recognized for our decade-long commitment to sharing the healing power of music with children going through hard times world-wide is deeply meaningful to us all. Through this nomination, we hope others will be curious to learn about how music can be a mechanism of change and health for us all."
 
SNHUG’s leadership extended a massive thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, and local supporters who made "Ukesgiving" possible. Looking ahead, the group expects this incredible momentum to carry straight into 2027, with their upcoming calendar already filling fast with community fairs, regional festivals, and many highly anticipated gigs.
 
Together, SNHUG and its partners remain dedicated to bringing more moments of joy, healing, and music to children right here in New Hampshire and all around the world.

About Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group (SNHUG):
SNHUG is a community-driven musical group based in New Hampshire, dedicated to celebrating the joy of the ukulele, fostering local musical performance, and raising funds and awareness for the Ukulele Kids Club, supporting children through music. To date, SNHUG has raised over $145,000 to support their mission.
 
Photo Caption:The Community Room at the Roundabout Diner was packed with music lovers and supporters for SNHUG’s first “Ukesgiving” event