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November 17th to
November 23rd
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Community Events
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Festival of Trees
December 2, 4pm-8pm
Rivermill at Dover Landing
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce's Festival of Trees will feature over 30 trees, elaborately decorated by local businesses and organizations, to be auctioned and raffled off to benefit the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce City Lights Committee. The event also includes live choir performances, children's activities, holiday carols, refreshments and more! Stay up-to-date by following Festival of Trees on Facebook!
TO REGISTER A TREE ON BEHALF OF YOUR ORGANIZATION CLICK HERE!
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Connecting Classrooms to Careers: Cultivating the Seacoast's Future Workforce
Thursday, December 1 at 7:30am
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, with support from Great Bay Community College, will present Connecting Classrooms to Careers: Cultivating the Seacoast's Future Workforce. The program, which will consist of seven panelists, is focused on helping business attract and retain students. Attendees will gain access to resources and guidance from experts and businesses doing it well. The event will be held at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Conference Center and buffet breakfast will be provided and. Admission is $20 for members, $30 for soon to be members and $15 for students and young professionals. To register visit
dovernh.org/workforce
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Volunteer to Help Pick Up Trash
Saturday, November 19th
Did you know the average person produces four pounds of trash per day? And not all of that trash finds its way into a garbage can. Before the snow starts falling, join Dover Public Library's New Hampshire Harry Potter Alliance group for a Trash Pick-Up Day in Dover on Saturday, November 19 from 9 am to noon. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to sign up online at library.dover.nh.gov or to call the library at 603-516-6050. It is recommended participants bring gloves, water and a snack. Volunteers for the Community Trail are also urged to bring rakes to clean up along the trail. Trash bags will be provided.
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The 3rd Annual Dover Turkey Trot is open for registration!
This 5k road race on Thanksgiving morning is designed for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The Dover Turkey Trot is the 11th and final race of the Dover Race Series and Garrison School's BIGGEST fundraiser! Make Dover Turkey Trot your final race to earn that Dover Race Series jacket. Sign up your family, friends and kiddos and make the Dover Turkey Trot your Thanksgiving morning tradition! Don't miss out! Run Early, Eat All Day! Sign up for Dover Turkey Trot today! Check us out on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/doverturkeytrot/ and register at
www.doverturkeytrot.com
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Rand Whitney Open House
Come check out the newest company to come to the Dover area, Rand Whitney! Chamber members and guests are invited to enjoy refreshments, take tours of the 120,000 square foot facility, and welcome Rand Whitney back to Dover. The open house will run from 5pm-7pm. Members are also encouraged to donate a raffle item to the event. If interested, please contact Kim at the Dover Chamber at (603) 742-2218. For more information or to register, visit
www.dovernh.org
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TOWNSQUARE MEDIA & GRAPPONE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP ANNOUNCE YEAR OF SERVICE PARTNERSHIP
Townsquare Media NH in conjunction with Grappone Automotive Group is now accepting applications for the 2017 Year of Service awards! The Year of Service program, in its 30th year, is a comprehensive on-air and digital program designed to make a significant contribution to New Hampshire non-profit organizations. This charitable initiative, underwritten by Grappone Automotive Group, will support nine granite state non-profits on four Townsquare Media radio stations (102.1 & 105.3 The Shark, 97.5 WOKQ, 94.9 WHOM, and 103.7 The Peak). It consists of one $100,000 campaign, and two quarterly awards. These multi-media marketing campaigns will be spread over all stations and their digital platforms. To apply and to learn more visit their website by
clicking here.
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3rd Annual Lip Sync Battle to Benefit Community Action Partnership of Strafford County
Event date: Friday, November 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Dover High School
Have you heard about the LIP SYNC craze? Did you know that a LIP SYNC BATTLE is going to happen, right here in Strafford County? Secure your song and register your team now! For the past two years, dozens of performers made up of families, elementary, middle, and high school age students, adult groups, and solo acts showcased their creative lip sync talents and competed for the coveted title of "Strafford County Lip Sync Champion". It's a night for community, family and fun!
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BENEFIT CONCERT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
NOVEMBER 18
Goodwin Community Health announces the return of ROCK with the DOCS on Friday, November 18th. This concert and dance party fundraiser brings the seacoast's dental and medical community together for a rockin' good time. Proceeds will help local families in the Greater Strafford County area gain access to quality health care through Goodwin Community Health. More information about Goodwin Community Health is available at
www.GoodwinCH.org or
www.facebook.com/GoodwinCommunityHealth
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Mini Iron Chef: Vegetarian Edition!
Saturday, November 19, 10:30am-12:30pm AND 2:30-4:30pm
Do you have a budding chef at home? Would you like to try out your culinary skills and see what you can do with a secret ingredient, just like the cooks on TV? Then sign up for this year's edition of Mini Iron Chef! This program, brought to you through our FoodWorks partnership with Hannaford grocery stores, allows kids to step up to the plate and make their own delicious dish, with the help of their adult sous chef! See if you can bring home a prize from our judges, have a ton of fun, and take a taste of everyone's hard work! This year's theme is Vegetarian Cuisine! We offer two sessions of Mini Iron Chef - 10:30am-12:30pm, and 2:30-4:30pm. This event is for kids ages 6-12, and an accompanying adult. The price per adult/child pair is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Call 603-742-2002 to reserve your spots today or visit
www.childrens-museum.org to learn more
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"Peace on Earth"
Evening of Christmas Music and Desserts Sun. Dec.4 to Support Triangle Club of Dover
Enjoy a great evening of music and desserts, while supporting the Triangle Club by attending a "Peace on Earth" Holiday Concert being held on Sunday, December 4th at 6 p.m. at the Dover Elks Lodge, 282 Durham Road, Dover. The holiday concert, which will feature an evening of choral, small group, solo and instrumental Christmas music, is being presented by the accomplished musicians of St. John's Methodist Church. A freewill offering will benefit the work of the Triangle Club to combat the drug and alcohol addiction crisis in our area. For more information, contact St. John's United Methodist Church at 603-742-3046 or a representative of the Triangle Club at 692-7037
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MindsEye Designs Artists have a Gallery in Dover!
November 14-18
Monday and Tuesday 9am -3pm; Wednesday -Friday9am - 6pm
660 Central Avenue Dover, NH
Celebrate Dover's newest gallery! For unique one of a kind gift giving visit 660 Central Ave Gallery & Gifts. Grand Opening week November 14-18, M&T 9am - 3pm, W-F 9am - 6pm. Browse an array of original art, handcrafted jewelry, scarves and more! 603 842-5784
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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No Finish Line Running Winter Pacers Programs
November 19 - April 5
Wednesdays @ 6pm from 7th Settlement
Saturdays @ 8:30am from Penny University Café
Need motivation to run through the winter months? Join No Finish Line Running's Winter Pacers Program! Cost: FREE! Each run will earn Pace Points towards FREE No Finish Line Running gear. More information and registration at
www.nofinishlinerunning.com.
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Daryl-Ann Hurst is Artist of the Month at Sole City Dance
11/1/16 - 12/15/16
Studio Hours M-F 3:30 - 8:30 pm and Sat 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sole City Dance 187 Rte 108 Somersworth
Daryl-Ann Hurst is known in the area as an abstract painter. This show titled "Portfolio Diversification" does not adhere to any theme. It is a mix of abstract acrylics and realistic pieces that express her need this year to find a balance in her life. The show continues through December.
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Fall Drama Production
November 17 and 18, 2016; $5.00/pp
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Gymnasium 7:30pm
Mrs. Ethel P. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of her grown-up stepchildren's efforts to get their hands on it. Knowing that the widow's wealth is now in negotiable securities, the stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium. While there, Mrs. Savage meets various social misfits. In getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them and plans to spend the rest of her life as one of them. But when the doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. The self-seeking stepchildren are driven to distraction by their vain efforts to browbeat Mrs. Savage, but she preserves her equanimity and leads them on a merry chase. At last her friends conspire to get rid of her stepchildren, and through their simple belief in the justice of her cause, they enable Mrs. Savage to carry out her plans to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams.
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Please join the Sonatina Center for Heart Beats: A Music Therapy Grief Group
These on-going youth and adult bereavement support groups meet weekly at The Sonatina Center. Each group provides a safe space for group members to process, express, and support one another in their grief through forms such as group music making, lyric discussion, song writing and improvisation. For current schedule, please visit:
http://www.thesonatinacenter.com/heart-beats
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Winter Kicks - Childrens Indoor Soccer
Six Saturdays from 11/5 to 12/17
4-5yrs from 10-10:45am, 6-8 from 11-11:45am
The Works-Somersworth
Six weekly Saturday morning sessions of fun and engaging indoor soccer practice and games led by experienced coach and player, Martin James. With the use of instruction and fun games, players will have the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of the game of soccer. Keep them active and moving this winter.
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Beekeeping, Resin Earrings, and Cooking in Mexico Classes
Dover Adult Learning Center
In Introduction to Beekeeping, you will receive an overview of keeping bees with brief presentations about the time commitment and financial considerations involved with this hobby from EAS-certified Master Beekeeper Brian Pride. Learn about the equipment necessary to establish your own hive and options for placement of hives at various locations; seasonal management of hives, pests and diseases, and products of the hive will be discussed at this class on Monday, November 28, 6:30-8:30pm. Create high quality jewelry using beautiful, patterned paper and resin in our Resin Earrings class. Begin by designing a small collage in an attractive silver bezel, adding ice resin over the top of the decorative papers to create a jewel-like finish; the workshop fee includes all materials needed to make one pair of earrings in this class on Monday, November 21, 6-8pm. In our cooking class, A Night in Mexico, you will be transported to our southern neighbors to taste how some of the authentic foods are prepared. Three main dishes will be made using food products and flavors exclusive to the culture. Be prepared to learn all about their favorite drink - tequila! Class is on Friday, December 2, 6-9pm. Pre-registration is required for each class.
Please go to www.doveradultlearning.org or call 603-742-1030 for more information or to register.
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Garrison Players Youth Education Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. and 101 Dalmatians Kids
Garrison Players Youth Education present Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. and 101 Dalmatians Kids, cast entirely by Seacoast kids. The Little Mermaid runs November 4-20 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm. The show is directed by Chris Gempp. 101 Dalmatians Kids runs November 5-19 with performances Saturdays at 11:00am and Sundays at 2:00pm. The show is directed by Mia Iacovelli. Tickets are just $13 and available at
www.garrisonplayers.org, by calling 603-750-4278 or at the door. All shows are held at the Garrison Players Arts Center, 650 Portland Avenue in Rollinsford.
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Rochester Opera House presents Dirty Deeds, with opener Bad Penny
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Dirty Deeds, The AC/DC Tribute Show, brings forth their high energy and wildly entertaining tribute to one of the world's best rock bands. Taking the crowd on an unpredictable thrill ride, Dirty Deeds revisits all of the timeless AC/DC hits along with bringing you back to the early music that was the roots of AC/DC's rise to stardom. Tickets $24 premium, $22 regular. Show starts at 8pm, doors open at 7pm. Reserve tickets online or call the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5pm and 2-hours before the show. This show is sponsored by TD Bank North, Eastern Propane, Shaheen & Gordon P.A., and Norm Vetter Foundations. The Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. Visit
www.RochesterOperaHouse.com for more information.
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Great Bay Rowing offers Winter Training Programs
November 28, 2016 through March 10, 2017
Great Bay Rowing Boathouse- River Street, Dover NH
All classes will be held at the Great Bay Rowing Dover Boathouse on River Street in Dover NH . Join us for the Holiday Challenge Nov 28 - Dec 23, 2016- This month long program coincides with the Concept 2 Holiday Challenge. Focus will be on erging but weight lifting, circuit lifting, ab exercises, and yoga will also be included. Winter Training Classes 1/2/17-3/10/17 Structured training program that will include a variety of cardio, weight lifting, circuit lifting, ab exercises, yoga and erging. Visit
www.greatbayrowing.org for details.
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The Strand Ballroom presents
Strafford Wind Symphony at The Strand Ballroom for the second annual holiday performance following the Dover Christmas Parade,
November 27 at 7p.m.
TICKETS @ WWW.THESTRANDBALLROOM.COM 603 343-1899.
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Creative Writing Classes: Fire and Form & The Shape That Truth Takes
Fire and Form runs
beginning Tuesday, January 10th 2017, and ending Tuesday, February 28th 2017
Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, and whether you are a beginner or an expert, this workshop will inspire and encourage you to explore, to develop and hone your skills, and to generate new pages, learning to implement essential writing techniques in the most effective way possible. Writers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome. This course will be limited to six participants.
The Shape That Truth Takes
beginning Wednesday, January 11th 2017, and ending Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
Lives are made up of narratives-stories that have been etched into our beings, carved by our own unique experiences. In this nonfiction writing class, you will have the opportunity to detail the crucial instances and moments that have made up your lives, exploring your own individual truths in a comfortable, supportive setting. Come shape the stories that reside inside you. Writers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome. This course will be limited to six participants.
For more information visit their website here.
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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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Must Have Holiday Gift - Local, Award Winning, Healthy, and Unique
Small Business Promotion 10% off Popzup Gift Boxes -ends midnight Sunday 11/27
Each Popzup Gift Box comes with a Popzup Popper, choice of Popcorn Seasonings, gift box and ribbon. Be remembered 12 times - Popzup Popper makes 12 fresh, hot bags of popcorn. Choice of 6 yummy Popcorn Seasonings for everyone; sweet, savory, and hot. Non-GMO, gluten free, clean labels (simple & pure ingredients without chemicals, fillers or flavor enhancers). Customization and shipping options available. They make all Popzup Popcorn Products in their Dover Popzup Factory. Check them out at
www.popzup.com Online store only, use promo code NHMADE
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SOMERSWORTH FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION TO HOLD PENNY SALE FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20th
Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping and support a great cause! The Somersworth Festival Association (SFA) is holding its annual Penny Sale Fundraiser at Somersworth High School on Sunday, November 20th. Doors open at 11am, with hourly series raffles. Penny Sale items will be drawn starting at 4pm. You need not be present to win the larger raffle items and the 50/50. Food will be available in the cafeteria for purchase throughout the day. For more information or to become an event sponsor call (603) 692-5869. Don't miss the Somersworth Festival Association's Penny Sale Fundraiser, Sunday, November 20th starting at 11am
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Sweet Meadows Flower Shop Events
155 Portland Ave., Dover, NH
11/16-Design your own centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or bring as a hostess gift. Fall flowers and styled design will be taught at this class
12/14-Create your own holiday wreath and learn how to make a bow. The most ask of us at the holidays is to make bows for customers. Learn how to make a beautiful bow yourself. All classes are held from 6-8pm. Light refreshments are served and the class is a make and take format. $45.00 per class.
Annual Open House
12/10 from 9-5pm.
They will be offering 25% off all purchases of cash and carry gifts and flowers for the day of open house. Refreshments will be served, raffle items, local vendors will be available to answer questions about their products or take holiday orders, and great holiday decor ideas can be seen from wall to wall at Sweet Meadows. Join them for a day of fun! For more information visit their
website or call
603-742-1165
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MG Print and Promotions Says:
At this time of year it's important to say a simple thank you to those that make our businesses successful: our customers, supporters and employees. MG Print and Promotions wants to help you with those thank yous. We have gifts, calendars and holiday greeting cards to fit every budget. Give Jim or Paula, the Idea Team a call to solve your holiday corporate gift giving needs.
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Free Flu Shots
ConvenientMD Urgent Care offers high-quality, fast and affordable medical care for illness and injury, seven days a week, from 8am to 8pm. There is always a full medical team trained in urgent care, occupational health and work-related injury on site at our 9 clinics, ready to treat all ages (from newborns to the elderly) in a welcoming and friendly environment. There are no appointments, just walk in and be seen quickly. Patient's average time from check-in to check-out is under 1 hour, versus more than four hours in the ER. ConvenientMD treats everyday illnesses, such as colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma attacks and dehydration, as well injuries such as broken bones, wound repair, sprains/ strains, and burns - all for the cost of an office visit.
Visit their Full service urgent care Seacoast Locations at:
Dover - 14 Webb Place, Exit 9 off Spaulding Tpke - next to Starbucks
Stratham/Exeter - 1 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, Exit 11 off of Rte 101
Portsmouth - 599 Lafayette Road, next to Bowl-A-Rama.
Open 8am - 8pm, every day!
For more information go to: www.convenientmd.com
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In Need of Creative & Cost-Effective Advertising?
Advertise with Tap House TV and take advantage of our special offers and discounts!
What Is it? A simple and cost-effective way to advertise your business within your community. Our TV screens, installed within several high-traffic establishments in the area, display attractive, digital or video ads for our clients.
Why Choose Tap House TV?
PROMOTE local business within your community
APPEAL to those already shopping near you
ADVERTISE upcoming specials or events quickly and efficiently
BE SEEN by thousands of potential customers/clients each week
Right now, get $100, $200 or $300 OFF your 3, 6 or 12 month contract with our introductory offer, PLUS Dover Chamber members get 10% OFF!
Click here to learn more!
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Pinewood Laser & Spa November Specials!
Cranberry Pedicure $38
Enjoy their pedicure room filled with the rich aroma of cranberries. Relax with a hot neck wrap, and your choice of hot tea, hot cranberry tea, water, or a glass of wine. A foot soak will be followed by nail work, foot file, cranberry scrub, lower leg and foot massage and a polish application.
Optional Shellac add-on for additional $30
1 Hr Head to Heel Facial w/ Sparkling Cranberry Masque
$65
When it is time to relax but a full facial or massage isn't in the cards, this treatment is perfect! Relax with a sparkling cranberry masque, facial steam with a deep cleanse followed by a therapeutic relaxing massage of the face, scalp, hands and lower legs.
Receive 10% OFF ALL Laser Hair Removal Packages
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Shop Small Business Saturday
11/26/16
10am until 2pm
66th Third St. Suite 103
Come to Suite Pilates for Shop Small Business Saturday, there will be many great small businesses all at the Suite! The small business will include Suite Pilates, Posh, Six03, One Hope Wine, Arbonne, Keep Collective, Living Young Oils and Younique. Please drop by, shop and enjoy some light refreshments. For more information
visit their website.
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Local Dining & Club Music Listings
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7th Settlement Fishmas
December 1
As always, Chef Taylor will be creating an amazing four-course dinner from scratch paired with our own beer. Tickets to the Fishmas Dinner are only $45 dollars! Tickets include four courses, beer pairings, and hospitality. Seats are sure to fill up fast, so don't wait! Clear some time from 6-8pm on December 1st and celebrate local fishing with 7th Settlement Brewery and New England Fishmongers!
Purchase tickets here!
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Patty B Says:
Hey guys, there's still time to get those Holiday orders in...Appetizer platters, dinner trays, and desserts! Share your Patty B's favorites with your friends and family this Thanksgiving! Also here's a quick peek at the upcoming holiday schedule:
Wednesday, November 23rd, OPEN until 10PM!
Thursday, Novemeber 24th, THANKSGIVING, CLOSED
Black Friday, November 25th, OPEN at 4PM
Saturday, CHRISTMAS EVE, December 24th, OPEN 11-3PM
Sunday, CHRISTMAS DAY, December 25th, CLOSED
Monday, December 26th, CLOSED
Saturday, NEW YEAR'S EVE, December 31st, OPEN until 10PM!
Sunday, NEW YEAR'S DAY, January 1st, CLOSED
Monday, January 2nd, CLOSED
Don't forget to reserve your spot for the wine dinner being held January 24th! See you all soon!
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2 Home Cooks New Fall/Winter Menu
Their new Fall/Winter Menu is in! Check out all their tasty choices including the "Dovah" breakfast sandwich. Stay toasty warm with their amazing outdoor patio heaters for those crisp Fall mornings. This Sunday join them for dinning with the Paranormal. Meet local Paranormal team Paranormal Reactions and learn about the haunted activity on the Seacoast.
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Orchard Street Chop Shop News
Throwback Thursdays ~ Each Thursday downstairs in our main dining room, we give pause to reflect on cocktails and drinks from years past. Alive and well today, some of our most recognizable drinks had humble beginnings. Be it from the 1800's and before, to the Roaring Twenties, through Prohibition, and all the way up to today, some cocktails have not aged one day, while some are but in name only from their simple beginnings. Each week we will explore a different cocktail. Won't you join us?
One Buck Shuck and More ~ Every Tuesday upstairs at the Top of the Chop, $1 oysters on the half shell while they last, paired with classic cocktails.
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hat's Happening at Sonny's?
Mondays- $5 frozen drink night
Tuesdays- Soggy Po Boys
Wednesdays- Industry Night
Sundays- Sonny's Jazz + Cocktail Night.
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Ikko Lunch Break Offerings
Make your lunch break count, spend it at Ikko Japanese Steakhouse. Ikko has some of the best lunch deals in town. Try our Bento Box, with 6 different sushi options, all served with rice, soup and salad for $12 or less. Feeling even more adventurous? Try our $8.99 full hibachi meal including soup and salad. All this in under 15 minutes, so you can get back to work feeling full and ready to tackle anything that comes your way!
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Thompson Tavern
The Thompson tavern is having a Rebel-Juiced IPA tasting
this Thursday
, also trivia that night. Jadd Naamani packs the house Thursdays for trivia, so get here early to get a seat. Karaoke comes back to the Tavern
Saturday
night, always fun and a lot of laughs.
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Mid-week Happy Hour at Blue Latitudes
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3-7pm
$6 pitchers of beer & $6 dozen wings
Mondays ~ $3.50 Mai Tai's
Tuesdays ~ $5 Featured Martinis
Wednesdays
$2 pints of beer
Half off bottles of wine
Thursdays ~ $3.50 House Margaritas
Ask your server about their seasonal selection of craft and local beers on tap
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Community Information
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 Belknap Dental Welcomes Dr. Rayanne Lee
Belknap Dental is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Rayanne Lee, DMD to the Belknap Dental's professional staff. Dr. Lee will provide the most current orthodontic services to patients of the Seacoast. Dr. Lee's distinguished academic resume includes a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Certificate in Orthodontics from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She is a diplomat of the American Association of Orthodontists. Call today for your free consultation to include any x-rays that are needed.
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