Peek at the Week:
January 5th to
January 11th
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Community Events
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Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala
Friday, January 20,
The Red Barn at Outlook
Join us as we celebrate our Annual Award recipients at our Winter Wonderland Awards Gala. This year we will be honoring:
Anthony F. Colarusso, Jr.-Citizen of the Year
Bank of New Hampshire-Large Business of the Year
Belknap Dental-Small Business of the Year
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital-Large Non-Profit of the Year
HAVEN-Small Non-Profit of the Year
Toby Arkwell- Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to all the award winners!
Tickets to the event can be purchased here.
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Dover Children's Home Bowl-a-thon
Sunday, February 19, Dover Bowl
Join Dover Children's Home for their 9th ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Reserve a lane for a foursome for 90-minutes of bowling at 10am, noon, 2pm, or 4pm. Friends of all ages are invited to participate. No fees for lanes or bowling shoes. Prizes will be awarded each session to the teams with the best theme wear, highest youth and adult team scores, and most money raised. Can't make it? How about making a tax-deductible pledge to support a bowler, a team, or the event in general? Click here for a flyer and pledge sheet. For more information, please visit the bowl-a-thon website, or email Donna or Renee.
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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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Cause Hair Salon Grand Opening
Thursday, January 5, 4-7pm
They will have numerous local vendors to raffle, food drinks, etc. CAUSE Hair Salon is an American Cancer Society Wig bank. If you're looking for professional, caring help when it comes to choosing a wig while undergoing chemotherapy they have a full wig center located in their salon and it would be their honor to help you in making your hair replacement choice.
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Visit the Winter Farmers' Market
Jan 7, Jan 28, Feb 25, March 25, 10am-2pm
Wentworth Greenhouses, 141 Rollins Rd. Rollinsford
Join us at the winter farmers' market! Come out to enjoy great music, community and all your favorite fresh, local foods from dairy, meats and cheeses to an array of vegetables, prepared foods and more! Debit, credit and SNAP/EBT are welcome at the market. Shuttles are available from Salmon Falls Pottery and the Dover Chamber of Commerce.
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Sponsorship Opportunities for PCA's 22nd Annual Auction
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, PCA will conduct its 22nd Annual Auction, its premier fundraising event attended by over 400 local business owners, families, and community leaders from the greater Seacoast NH area. All proceeds from this event provide relief for families with demonstrated need. Sponsors will be promoted online as soon as they are fully registered. Take advantage of this end-of-year tax deduction opportunity today:
https://501auctions.com/pca2017/tickets?type=4770
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Changing U.S. Policies-Impact on the Economy and Business
Wednesday, January 25, 7:30am-9:30am
Huddleston Hall, 73 Main Street, Durham
Panelists will consist of:
Moderator-Scott Spradling: President, The Spradling Group
Brian Gottlob: President, PolEcon Research
Jeff Feingold: Editor, New Hampshire Business Review
Jeff Rose: Commissioner, Department of Resources of Economic Development
Sponsored by Eversource, Shaheen & Gordon and TD Bank. Presented by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. Registration is required. $25 for Chamber members, $35 for soon to be members. Full hot breakfast buffet included.Register here.
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NH On-the-Job Training
The NH On-the-Job Training (OJT) program can provide up to 75% new-hire wage reimbursements, while using your existing training methods. This funding comes from multiple US DOL National Emergency Grants to help area employers cover the extensive costs associated with training new hires during this time of low unemployment and depleted candidate lists. For more information on how you can save up to $10,000 or more for each new-hire using this federally funded program, please contact Hope Aure in Portsmouth at [email protected] or (603) 430-4903.
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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New Exhibit Opening at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire
THINK it...then create it!
FREE opening Thursday, January 12, 4-6 pm
You're invited to the opening and ribbon cutting of the museum's redesigned Thinkering Lab! Museum admission is FREE for all from 4-6pm during the opening of this new exhibit space. Using Imagination Playground pieces, kids can shape their environment with blocks, gears, ramps and more.
These modular, rectilinear parts are easy to stack, line up and move around. The exhibit opening will be FREE for all and no reservation is necessary. The entire museum will be open, and the opening reception of Unconventional Materials in Gallery 6 will be happening at the same time. The museum thanks Fidelity Investments' UNIQUE College Investing Plan for sponsoring this new exhibit space. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4-4:15 with the Dover Chamber and Dover Mayor, Karen Weston. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more at
www.childrens-museum.org/things-to-do/exhibits/thinkering-lab.
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Upcoming Event - Meet the Midwives
Wednesday, January 25, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Garrison Women's Health, 770 Central Ave. #16, Dover
Open to both current and prospective patients-Join the midwives of Garrison Women's Health for a 'Meet the Midwives' event. This casual gathering will give you the opportunity to hear about what midwives do and ask any questions you may have about their work. As the first practice in New Hampshire to offer midwife services, Garrison Women's Health has the experience and history to showcase the fantastic services midwives can offer. Registration recommended.To register, please call the GWH office at 603.742.0101.
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Rochester Opera House presents FOOD FIGHT: Inside the Battle for Market Basket
Friday, January 6 & Saturday, January 7
Throughout the summer of 2014, a corporate food fight played out in dozens of communities impacting tens of thousands of workers and the economies of three states. When the faction of the Market Basket board headed by Arthur S. Demoulas fired his cousin and arch-rival Arthur T. Demoulas as long-time CEO of the successful supermarket chain, it set off a firestorm that sparked one of most unique corporate dramas in American history. It's what the New York Times called "the last stand for the middle class." Tickets $7. January 6 & 7 at 8:00pm, doors open one hour before showtime. 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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Time to register for Winter Children's Yoga Sessions - NEW offerings!
Classes Start in January!
ChildLight Yoga, 53 Washington St, Ste 100, Dover
Believe it or not, it's time to schedule your kids' yoga and prenatal yoga sessions for January 2017! ChildLight Yoga has NEW Saturday mini-sessions for the popular Peace Baby, Tot, and Little Family classes, and Kids' Yoga and Mindfulness is back by popular demand for ages 5-8 on Wednesday nights! Prenatal Yoga will resume on Monday and Tuesday nights, and Bring Your Baby welcomes Moms and Babies on Tuesdays. There's something for everyone at ChildLight Yoga in January!
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Phoenix Fitness Group Classes!
TRX Suspension Training with Coach Sara
Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Drop in fee $12, or punch pass.
ZUMBA with Coach Anabelle
Saturdays, 9-10am. Adults class, all levels welcome.
Drop in fee $12, or punch pass.
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No Finish Line Running Winter Pacers Programs
Wednesdays, 6 pm from 7th Settlement
Saturdays, 8:30 am 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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Great Bay Rowing offers Winter Training Programs
Through March 10
Great Bay Rowing Boathouse - River Street, Dover
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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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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Run For God
Saturdays, January 21- April 8, 9-11 am, Saturday mornings
St. Mary Church, 25 Third St., Dover
A 12 week program that trains people physically, mentally and spiritually to participate in a 5K road race. All ages, sizes, shapes and abilities welcome.
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Creative Writing Classes: Fire and Form & The Shape That Truth Takes
Fire and Form runs
Beginning Tuesday, January 10, and ending Tuesday, February 28
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 11, and ending Wednesday, March 1
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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$15 Fares to Celebrate 15 Years!
The Amtrak Downeaster is celebrating its 15th anniversary of service by offering $15 one-way fares for travel between Brunswick, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts or any station in between throughout the month of January. Tickets must be purchased 3 days in advance of travel to receive this deal. Reference promotion code v447. Start 2017 off right and keep some money in your pocket.
Plan a winter adventure with the Amtrak Downeaster this January for just $15 one-way. Book now!
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GREAT OCEAN ROAD COFFEE-order fresh-roasted coffee for this Sunday! Want to shop locally this year? GIFT cards are now available! You can order a single bag, or start a subscription. Click here:
www.greatoceanroadcoffee.com
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Recycled Art!
through February 27, 2017
18 Artists from the MindsEye Designs visual art studio at 660 Central Ave. created a flower garden out of plastic bottles! Their "Wallflowers" can be viewed in Dover at the Children's Museum of NH's, Gallery 6, during Museum hours until Feb. 27th.
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MG Print and Promotions Says:
Are you setting goals and making plans to grow your business in 2017? Give the Idea Team at MG Print and Promotions a call at 603-534-1726. Once you set your goals let us be an extension of your marketing team. We will make sure you have the best promotional products and printed marketing collateral for the best possible price.
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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's January Specials:
Eucalyptus & Rosemary Pedicure $38
The perfect way treat yourself after a stressful holiday season. Relax with a hot neck wrap and your choice of hot tea, water or a glass of wine while your feet enjoy a warm bath. Take a deep breath and inhale the stimulating and refreshing aroma of Eucalyptus and Rosemary in their moisturizing scrub. Nail work will follow along with a foot file, foot massage and polish application.
Buy One Get One 50% OFF!
Buy one service and get one of equal or lesser value 50% Off. Excludes: Kybella, Juvederm, Botox and Laser Facials. May not be combined with other offers.
*All Offers Expire 1/31/17. May not be combined with other offers.
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Local Dining & Club Music Listings
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New Menu at Earths Harvest Kitchen and Juicery
Earth's Harvest Kitchen & Juicery is proud to announce our new menu. See it
here and
here. Moving into the winter season, we will be serving up awesome soups, warm hearty sandwiches, and beautiful smoothie bowls, all while keeping it local! Many old favorites stayed, but there are a few new items joining the party. Earth's Harvest is excited to cater your next event! From cookie trays to party platters to full day events. We can bring the delicious eats to you or you can reserve our dining room. Come in and visit us or call us at (603) 516-7600.
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Patty B Says:
Happy New Year everyone!
Thanks for a fun and fantastic 2016. We are so excited to see what 2017 has in store for us. January 24th will be here before we know it so hurry in to reserve your seats for our upcoming wine event! We are very excited about this one and hope to see you there.
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Thompson Tavern
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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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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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Outlook Tavern Restaurant at The Links at Outlook Golf Course-OPEN YEAR ROUND
The Outlook Tavern Restaurant offers a great atmosphere with a full dining room & Bar area.
Enjoy the Tavern Menu and Daily Specials. Located in The Links Pro Shop building on the golf Course in S. Berwick, ME. Golf Course will remain open until significant snowfall.
HAPPY HOUR Every day they are Open: 3-6p
Drink and Menu Specials
Prime Rib Special- Friday & Sat after 5pm Only $14.95
Off-Season Hours: Wed- Sat 11-9pm, Sunday 11-6pm
310 Portland St, S. Berwick , ME 207-384-GOLF(4653)
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Community Information
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Registration Open for Winter Semester Adult High School Classes
Registration for winter semester adult high school classes at Dover Adult Learning Center is open (classes begin in February). Classes include Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, and English; they can be used for college prerequisites, obtaining an adult diploma, or other credit needs. Also, our enrichment classes, including photography, arts and crafts, and more, will be posted on the website by late January. Be sure to check it out!
Please go to www.doveradultlearning.org or call 603-742-1030 for more information or to register.
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Courses and Programs Beginning at Great Bay Community College
Start the new year with some new skills! Courses and programs begin in January: Inventory Management, Basics of Supply Chain, CNC Operation & Production, Solidworks, Blueprint Reading and Small Engine Repair.
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SCORE Workshop: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
Tuesday, January 24th 6-9pm
Location: SCORE Office 215 Commerce Way Suite 420 Portsmouth, NH
In this seminar you will get tools to help you address:
· How much cash do you need? Where can you go to get it?
· The biggest myths about small-business start-ups
· Marketing versus sales - are you ready to do both?
· How to assess your revenue potential
· How to start building your winning business plan
· The best structure for your company - LLC, sole proprietor or something else?
· The people you must have on your team, and how to find them
· Improving the odds of success
· Management skills you must have, or must learn
· Avoiding tax and regulatory pitfalls
Thanks to the generous support of their sponsor, Service Credit Union, this workshop is free of charge. For more information or to reserve a seat, call SCORE at 603-433-0575 or visit our website at
seacoast.score.org.
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Warrior Tactical Classes
A disgruntled employee who was fired last week comes into your workplace with a gun, ready for revenge. Would your employees be ready? Warrior Tactical can help you be prepared! Businesses across the country are learning to be able react to worst case scenarios. Contact us today for class information at
www.tac-ems.com.
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 Retail/Office Space in Heart of Downtown Dover with private parking lot!
Available for lease: a 1,192+/- SF retail/office space located in the heart of downtown Dover. This charming and rustic space has loads of character and features large street retail windows that offer a lot of natural light, a reception/waiting area, separate hand sinks and designated off street parking lot that has over 20+ spaces. With high traffic counts and busy foot traffic, this would be an excellent location for your business or office!
For pictures and more information click here.
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Belknap Dental Welcomes Dr Latsilnik
Belknap Dental is delighted to announce the appointment of
Dr. Alex Latsilnik
to Belknap Dental's professional staff. Dr.
Latsilnik
will provide the most current orthodontic services to patients of the Seacoast. A passion for working with youngsters and adolescent patients initiated a second round of academics and Dr. Latsilnik returned to university for post-graduate studies in Pediatric Dentistry. He completed the Postgraduate Residency Program at the Medical Academy for Postgraduate Studies, St. Petersburg and practiced as a pediatric specialist until he and his family moved to the United States. Aspiring to further broaden his education Dr. Latsilnik was accepted for courses to further his education and in 2011 he earned an advanced degree as Doctor of Dental Medicine, D.M.D., completing studies at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University. Call today to setup an appointment with Dr.
Latsilnik
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