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:
October 4 – Newington Walmart Branch – 2200 Woodbury Ave, Newington, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 18 – Franklin Branch – 886 Central St, Franklin, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Stateside
Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Hampton Beach Seafood Festival – Hampton, NH
Service CU is proud to sponsor the 36th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, hosted by the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce. The weekend features more than 50 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants, 80 craft vendors, live music and so much more. The Culinary Tent draws thousands of visitors with continuous demonstrations and programing from Wicked Bites TV, featuring the region’s most famous chefs on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, September 6 to Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show – Portsmouth, NH
Service CU is the proud sponsor of Patriot Plaza at the 2025 Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show at Pease Air National Guard Base. With more than 51 acres of space, Patriot Plaza will host dozens of aircraft displays, dining, concessions, souvenirs, commercial exhibits, and a variety of premium seating options. The Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show promises to be a weekend packed with heart-pounding air performances and family-friendly activities.
Overseas
Saturday, September 6, 2025 – End of Summer Car Show – Kaiserslautern, Germany
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR will host the End of Summer Car Show at the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center on Pulaski Barracks. From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., car enthusiasts can enjoy a showcase of vehicles competing for trophies in five categories, including Best BMW, Best American, Best JDM, Best European, and Best Overall Car of the Show. The event is open to all military-affiliated ID card holders, with or without SOFA status. Service CU is excited to join the fun with a tent, giveaways and volunteers on site.
Friday–Sunday, September 12–14, 2025 – Ramstein Bazaar – Ramstein Air Base, Germany
The Ramstein Bazaar returns for its 61st year, bringing together vendors from across Europe for the largest DoD bazaar of its kind. Since 1964, this annual tradition has been a highlight for the Kaiserslautern Military Community, offering unique treasures, handcrafted goods, gourmet treats, international food, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Held in Hangars 1 and 2 on the Ramstein Air Base flightline, the bazaar is more than just shopping—it’s a celebration of community, culture and connection. Service CU will be on site with a table, handing out shopping bags to help you carry home your finds while supporting this incredible community event.
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 Armed Forces Day, U.S. veterans and active military, and their families, will receive a 50% discount on admission to the museum.
During the summer months, between Armed Forces Day and Labor Day, they will receive free admission.
To learn more about The Children’s Museum of NH, click here.
Recent Events
Backpack Packing Donation Project – OS Headquarters, Germany
For the first time, Service Credit Union volunteers participated in an Overseas Backpack Donation Packing Project, helping students start the school year prepared and equipped. 19 Service CU volunteers sorted through 105 boxes of backpacks and 58 boxes of school supplies, organizing a total of 2,520 backpacks and 2,520 school supply sets. These items will be donated to 17 overseas U.S. military elementary schools across the U.S. military footprint in Germany. The event ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., highlighting the dedication of Service CU and the community to supporting military families and ensuring children have the tools they need for a successful school year.
National Night Out
Service CU was proud to be in communities across New Hampshire during National Night Out, a nationwide campaign that promoted partnerships between police and the neighborhoods they serve. Our teams participated in 10 events across the state, connecting with families, sharing resources, and supporting the communities we call home.
New England BIPOC Festival
Service CU was the presenting sponsor of the annual New England BIPOC Festival. This year’s event took place at Strawbery Banke Museum to celebrate food, art, culture, and community. Through celebration and joy, BIPOC Fest united a wide array of community members to enjoy foods, art, and music that highlighted the rich and diverse histories that make up New England.
USO Sun and Fun – Kaiserslautern & Grafenwoehr
Service Credit Union supported the USO Sun and Fun events in Kaiserslautern (August 9) and Grafenwoehr (August 16), celebrating the end of summer with the community. These family-friendly events were packed with music, activities, and good vibes as families enjoyed live performances, DJs, free food, and fun for all ages—including games, playground access, and carnival silliness such as a dunk tank. Service CU was on site at both locations with an information table and giveaways, connecting with the community and helping families wrap up the summer in style.
Friday, July 11, 2025 – Paintball With A Mission – Barnstead, NH
Service Credit Union is proud to have sponsored the 7th Annual Paintball With A Mission at OSG Paintball on Friday, July 11, 2025. The charity event provided a unique, fun, and powerful leadership training and team-building day led by Navy SEALs. Paintball With A Mission is part of Swim With A Mission, and raised money to benefit organizations that serve, support, and honor our veterans. Learn more at swam.org.
Monday, July 14, 2025 – Gundalow Sail – Portsmouth, NH
Service Credit Union offered three select sailing opportunities with the Gundalow Company for Veterans. The sail opportunity was free of charge and ADA accessible. The sails offered a relaxing sail through Portsmouth’s historic harbor along the Piscataqua River sailing past forts, lighthouses, the Naval Shipyard and prison to learn about the cultural and natural history of the region.
July 3 and 4, 2025 – Independence Day Celebrations – Garmisch, Hohenfels, Grafenwoehr, Ansbach, Stuttgart, Baumholder, Ramstein, Spangdahlem
Service Credit Union proudly celebrated Independence Day alongside military families at festivals across Garmisch, Hohenfels, Grafenwöhr, Ansbach, Stuttgart, Baumholder, Ramstein, and Spangdahlem. These vibrant events resembled classic state fairs, complete with carnival rides, food vendors, bounce houses, face painting, and live music, including performances by AWOLNATION at two locations. Unique to these military celebrations were static displays of vehicles and equipment, offering a hands-on experience for attendees of all ages. Service CU was honored to sponsor and attend these festivities, lighting up the night with our signature light batons handed out to guests during the fireworks shows. It was a joyful way to show our appreciation and support for the communities we serve.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Adventures Begin Here – Pulaski Park
Community members gathered at Pulaski Park for Adventures Begin Here, a fun-filled event hosted by Kaiserslautern and Baumholder Outdoor Recreation. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees explored a wide range of programs and rental gear available through Outdoor Rec, while enjoying interactive equipment displays and family-friendly activities like face painting, bounce houses, volleyball, and tug-of-war. Local fire department personnel were also on hand to engage with the community. Service Credit Union was proud to be part of the event with a community relations table, connecting with attendees, sharing resources, and helping build community spirit.
United States European Command (EUCOM) J5 Directorate Family Day – USAG Stuttgart, Germany
We’re proud to have supported the EUCOM J5 Family Picnic and Field Day, a fun-filled event focused on building morale and unity among team members and their families. The day featured a bouncy house, BBQ, and a variety of activities for all ages. We contributed to the event by helping provide food and field day materials, and we were on site with our tent, giveaways, and cornhole game to join in the celebration and show our support for the EUCOM J5 community.
46th Biennial Convention for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts – Worcester, MA
Service CU is proud to have been the Cancer Screening Sponsor of the 46th Biennial Convention for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, supporting the vital ultrasound screenings their members received during the conference. Attendees had the opportunity to take part in interactive workshops and share knowledge and ideas, while building meaningful connections.
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. In 2024, Service CU branches hosted more than 50 collection drives, spent over $13,000 on wish list items and with our members’ help, donated more than 10,000 items to nonprofits in need.
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
