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Michelle Obama Visits New Hampshire Thursday

Michelle Obama will begin her tour in Holderness at a private fundraiser.

She will then have two public events, one at Laconia Middle School and the other at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester.

Eric Johnson, Laconia Middle School Principal, says preparations are underway for Obama’s visit.

They are setting up our gymnasium for the First Lady, they’ve had some people come in and help construct some staging for her.

Johnson says he expects anywhere from 600 to 700 visitors at the middle school.

The events in Laconia and Manchester are open to the public.

Learn more about where to pick up ticketshere

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Tina received a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Political Science from the University of Connecticut and earned a M.A. degree in Writing, Literature and Publishing in May of this year. Her international experience includes undergraduate studies in London and teaching English to Japanese adults and children in Japan. Experience closer to home includes crew member at Trader Joe’s and employment specialist supporting adults with developmental disabilities in Davis, CA. In her spare time, Tina enjoys yoga, kickboxing, backpacking, running and reading. Tina lives in Merrimack.
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