Community
Come Join Us at These Upcoming EventsAt Service Credit Union, our mission is doing what is right for our members by: improving financial well-being, supporting the communities we serve and creating value and enduring relationships. We partner with local and national organizations that have a meaningful impact, supporting their causes both domestically and overseas.
Shred Days
Visit one of our Shred Days to keep yourself secure by destroying sensitive documents, compliments of Service Credit Union. Pull right up to the large shred truck in the parking lot to dispose of your unwanted, private documents.
Acceptable Items: Papers, folders, file folders, paper clips and staples.
Not Acceptable: Hard drives, binder rings, hanging file folders, pens, batteries, cell phones, laptops, floppy discs, CDs, and biodegradable or explosive material.
Join us for these upcoming Shred Days:
September 14 – Concord Branch – 8 Merchants Way, Concord, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 5 – Portsmouth Walmart – 2460 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 19 – Franklin Branch – 886 Central Street, Franklin, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Stateside
Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Sunday, August 11, 2024 – Hudson Old Home Days – Hudson, NH
Hudson Old Home Days is a traditional four-day event, sponsored in part by Service CU, that welcomes over 10,000 people each year. Held on the grounds of Hills House, don’t miss the carnival, live entertainment, a free petting zoo, fireworks, local food and so much more. Learn more.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 – New England BIPOC Festival – Portsmouth, NH
Service CU is the presenting sponsor of the annual New England BIPOC Festival, which celebrates food, art, culture, and community. This year’s event will take place at Strawbery Banke Museum. Through celebration and joy, BIPOC Fest unites a wide array of community members to enjoy some of the foods, art and music that highlight the rich and diverse histories that make up New England. Please visit here to learn more.
Saturday, August 24, 2024 – Family Fun Day – Salem, NH
Field of Dreams’ Family Fun Day brings food trucks, touch-a-truck, music, local vendors, face painting, a petting farm, a rock-climbing wall, bounce houses and more to Salem. The Little Mermen will be performing two acts throughout the day, putting on a beloved Disney tribute concert. Learn more at fieldofdreamsnh.org.
Overseas
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – National Night Out – Ansbach
Join Service Credit Union for National Night Out at Katterbach Kaserne, a yearly event aimed at strengthening community bonds and enhancing relationships between local military police and on-post residents. Enjoy exciting K9 demonstrations by the military police, a BBQ, and a variety of outdoor activities for the whole family. It’s a fantastic opportunity for police and community members to connect in a positive, friendly atmosphere. For more information, contact SFC Timothy J. Johnson Operations NCOIC – Law Enforcement Office: DSN 314-587-1127 timothy.j.johnson228.mil@army.mil.
Friday, August 9, 2024 – Community Expo – Rhein Ordnance Barracks
Meet Service CU at the Community Expo hosted by USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR on August 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Building 237, Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern. This informational event is designed to highlight the wide range of programs, services and facilities offered within the Garrison. Enjoy information from local businesses, on-post organizations, a chance to win prizes, and delicious food and beverages available for purchase. For more information, visit the MWR event page.
Saturday, August 31, 2024 – Labor Day Luau Celebration – Garmisch
Visit the Service CU table at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort for a unique Labor Day Luau Celebration, where the Labor Day Luau Celebration will bring Hawaiian and Bavarian traditions together for a day of fun, food and festivities. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., partake in games, win prizes, and let the kids have fun with bouncy castles and contests. Test your strength in the keg-throwing contest, see who can hold a traditional one-liter Bavarian beer mug the longest, or engage in some friendly competition on the mini-golf course. Enjoy a Polynesian show brought to you by Armed Forces Entertainment from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display set to music at approximately 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort Event Page.
Special Offers
Children’s Museum of NH Military Appreciation Program
Service CU is proud to be the Military Appreciation Program sponsor for The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. From now until Labor Day, U.S. veterans and active military, and their families, will receive free admission to the museum.
Following Labor Day, they will receive a 50% discount on admission.
To learn more about The Children’s Museum of NH, click here.
Recent Events
American Independence Festival
Service CU was the presenting sponsor of the 34th American Independence Festival at the American Independence Museum in Exeter. The event was free and open to the public, and featured food from the era, artisan crafts, a beer garden, military demonstrations, and reenactments.
Patriot Run 5K – Spangdahlem
Service CU proudly sponsored the Patriot Run 5K, an event dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of servicemen and women. Participants in the run received event shirts featuring the Service CU logo on the sleeve. The event brought the community together to commemorate the sacrifices made by heroes and to educate future generations about their legacy.
School In-Branch Field Trip – Ansbach
Service CU hosted an educational field trip for approximately 40 children from the School Age Services in Katterbach at its Ansbach branch. During the visit, they learned about the basic operations of a credit union and engaged in mock transactions.
The B.O.S.S. Car & Bike Show – Grafenwoehr
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) hosted its Annual Car/Bike Show on July 4 at the Tower Barracks AAFES Exchange parking lot, made possible by funding from Service CU. The event showcased some of the coolest motorcycles and cars in the area. Participants competed for first and second place trophies in various categories, including Truck/SUV, Import, Classic, U.S. Domestic, and European for cars, along with a separate category for motorcycles.
Summit Salute – Gorham, NH
Service CU was proud to sponsor the return of the Summit Salute on Sunday, July 21st at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road. The event brought together North Country Veterans and celebrated service members, veterans, and military families. The day featured games, stories and a BBQ, and concluded with sunset summit trips.
SPAM Family Day
Service CU was excited to sponsor the Massachusetts State Police Chase at the Massachusetts State Police Headquarters in Framingham, MA. The event started at 11:00 a.m. and included a diaper dash, kid run, and civilian and law enforcement 5k. The day offered a variety of food, family entertainment, and awards. Service CU proudly provided heart monitoring test kits to the state police offers.
Pride Event
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the 86th FSS Special Observance Council hosted their second annual Pride Event and Field Day at Pulaski Park. This event, held in honor of Pride Month, aimed to foster community spirit within the Kaiserslautern Military Community through various food offerings and outdoor competitions. Service CU supported the event by distributing sunglasses, summer themed giveaways and stickers reinforcing the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. This initiative demonstrated our ongoing efforts to support and celebrate important community events.
Branch Collection Drives
Service CU is always striving to give back to the communities we serve, and one way we support our friends and neighbors is through collection drives at our branches. All year long Service CU branches will select local nonprofits in their community and organize a collection drive of their most needed items. Click here to learn more.
Organizations We Support
