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ALEX AND ANI A Charmed by Charity event to benefit Cornerstone VNA
Thursday, February 9, 2017, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
ALEX AND ANI store on 104 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH
Join them for a unique shopping experience on Thursday, February 9th at the ALEX AND ANI store on 104 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH. This is a great opportunity to purchase gifts for Valentine's Day or a signature ALEX AND ANI piece just for you. Thanks to this special Charmed by Charity event, 15% of all sales will support Cornerstone VNA. For more information, call 603-332-1133 x109 or visit their website.

Valentine's Benefit Dinner "Stepping Out for Community Caring"
Saturday, Feb 11th at 6:30pm
St Thomas' Episcopal Church of Dover, NH, 5 Hale St
Bring your Valentine or come solo to a wonderful benefit dinner supporting the "Dover Friendly Kitchen".  Advance tickets are required for this event. Tickets for this popular evening will sell-out so call today to reserve your tickets! There will be "Live" piano music and several auction items and a chance to provide sponsorship to summer camp! Step Out and share the LOVE of your community. Eat and visit with friends and neighbors from the Dover Community and raise some money for the Dover Friendly Kitchen. Tickets are available through the St. Thomas' Church Office-call 603-742-3155 or email parish.office@stdover.org; $30 per person.
One Billion Rising Gala AN EVENING OF DANCE LIVE ON STAGE
February 12, 2017 at 7PM at The Music Hall
On Sunday, February 12th 2017 New Hampshire's professional dance community will return to the stage of The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH for a spectacular evening of performance in the One Billion Rising Gala in support of HAVEN NH. Presented by Neoteric Dance Collaborative, a Seacoast based multi-disciplinary dance company, the evening of dance continues the success of the 2016 event which brought together 50+ performers for an evening of BRAVERY, STRENGTH and CELEBRATION. 100% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO HAVEN, NH, benefiting their education, prevention and support services in Rockingham and Strafford County. Ensuring they can continue in their mission of Ending Violence and Changing Lives.  BUY TICKETS TODAY: General Admission $35; Students, Military, Senior, Groups 10+ $29.75 and are available at The Music Hall Box Office at 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, by calling 603-436-2400 or online at www.themusichall.org.
Ramblin' Richard "Familiar Songs---Unfamiliar Stories"
Dover Library Feb. 13, 7pm
The Friends of the Dover Public Library are pleased to host a performance by noted musician and song historian Richard Kruppa, aka "Ramblin' Richard", on Monday, February 13 at 7pm. This entertaining program will bring to light the fascinating, and largely unknown, stories behind some beloved American classics such as "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)", "Alexander's Ragtime Band", and "Goodnight, Irene". This program is free and was postponed from an earlier date that was snowed out. Everyone is welcome to attend in the Library's Lecture Hall. For more information, please call the Dover Public Library at 603-516-6050.
Warm Cookies and Community
Thursday, February 16, 6-7:30pm
Flight Coffee Company
Dover Listens is hosting a warm cookies and community conversation at Flight Coffee Company. Share stories of gratitude, random acts of kindness and pay it forward moments.
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.   

Save the date for Beer & Bikes
Thursday, February 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm
Ri Ra Irish Pub in Portsmouth
Beer & Bikes is a FREE social event that features food, beverages and giveaways. More information about the upcoming 8th annual Cycle the Seacoast located here. Anyone is welcome to attend so please spread the word about the event. RSVP on their Facebook Page.
Visit the Winter Farmers' Market
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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Recreation, Leisure & Wellnessrec
Chester Jablonski Work to be displayed at RiverSea Gallery
Washington Street Mills, One Washington Street, Suite 310 - 3rd Floor Central, Dover, NH.
Saturday, February, 11th, from 5pm - 8pm

The paintings and sculpture of Chester Jablonski will be on display at the RiverSea Gallery in a show entitled "For the Love of Birds". Chester has made a career of representing wildfowl through sculpture and painting. A resident of the Eastern coast of the United States, he has spent countless hours studying the wild birds of this part of our country, and this investment in time becomes readily apparent in the art on display in this exhibit. The public is invited to see the work of this true master carver during the exhibit running now through the end of February.  Meet the artist at a reception to be held on Saturday, February, 11th, from 5pm - 8pm.
Valentine's Cupcake Decorating Class
Saturday, February 11th, 6:30-8pm
Three Sisters Cake Shop, 1 Washington St, Suite 330, Dover, NH 03820
Enjoy a night out with friends, or a date, decorating delicious cupcakes for Valentine's Day! They'll go over frosting tips, fun chocolate techniques, how to make fondant roses and more! Cost for the class is $40 per person and you'll get to take home 6 of your very own decorated Valentine's cupcakes. You are welcome to BYOB. We only have 10 spots to offer so sign up on their website today!* If you're unable to make this class stay tuned to their website for more classes coming soon! *(Your spot will officially be reserved once you stop in or call in with your payment.)
Joe Devito
The Strand Ballroom
February 11th, 8pm
Joe DeVito, professional stage hypnotist has been performing his stage hypnosis show for more than 20 years. His comedy hypnosis show has been seen nationwide and internationally. He'll hypnotize, mesmerize and wildly entertain you with his Comedy Stage Hypnosis Show. Quick-witted. Come see Joe and don't just see the show, be part of the show. Tickets @ www.thestrandballroom.com $15 Earlybird special till Jan 31 $20 starting Feb 1.
Rochester Opera House presents ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN
Sunday, February, 12th, 2017.
Rockin' Road to Dublin is the new sensation changing the Irish Dance world.  A fusion of rock and Irish, Rockin' Road combines the best of both worlds to thrust Irish Dance back into the spotlight.  This stylish, can't-miss spectacle is the perfect balance between concert and stage show! Tickets start at $36.  Sunday, February, 12th, 2017.  Show starts at 7pm, doors open at 6pm.  Reserve tickets online or call the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5pm and 2-hours before the show.  The Rochester Opera House 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.
Bounce on In with Zebra Crossings!
February 17, 2017, 6:00 PM-8:45 PM
Blitz Air Park, Portsmouth, NH
Do you know a child with a chronic medical condition?  Contact Zebra Crossings about our February program. Cost: $10 (scholarships available, please ask). To register contact Sheila at 603-312-2052 x2 or sheila@zebra-crossings.org.
Introductory QuickBooks, Pencil Drawing, Guitar, and Organic Gardening Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center
Friday, February 17, 1-4pm 
Excel Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center
Advanced Excel classes are being offered at Dover Adult Learning Center. "Excel Basics 2A" covers topics such as advanced formulas, filtering long lists, and assigning range names; Friday, February 17, 1-4pm. Companion class is "Excel Basics 2B" which covers topics such as creating charts, pivot tables, and graphics; Friday, February 24, 1-4pm. Prerequisites: Excel 1A/1B or equivalent experience. Location: McConnell Center, Dover, NH. Tuition: $60/class ($55 for Dover residents). Preregistration is required. Additional dates are available; p lease go to www.doveradultlearning.org for more information, or call 603-742-1030.
Supporting Children with Trauma Through Yoga
February 24, 2017 - register in advance! 9:00am - 5:00pm
ChildLight Yoga, 53 Washington St, Ste 100, Dover, NH
This introductory one-day workshop will present information on the two main types of trauma experienced by children, the basics of the neuroscience of trauma, signs, symptoms and common misdiagnoses, how to make your classes more trauma-informed, how yoga can be part of the healing process, and self-care.
February Vacation Camp: Computer Science
February 28 - March 3, 9:15am-3pm
Do you have budding computer scientists at home? Roboticists? Video game programmers? This camp, for kids age 9-12, will focus on learning the basics of computer science and programming. Using the tiny and versatile Ozobot robots, campers will write programs to guide the Ozobot through mazes, make up their own games for the Ozobots to play, and more! We'll be working with Blockly, a visual programming editor that makes it easy for kids to start learning how to code! No previous experience with programming is necessary.  Cost is $195 for Members and $215 for Non-members. Visit www.childrens-museum.org to learn more or call 603-742-2002 to register.
TRX Fitness classes with Coach Sara - Tues./Thurs. 5pm
Feb 2- March 31, 2017 , Tues./Thurs. 5pm
Phoenix Fitness, LLC, 24 Crosby Rd Suite 1 & 2, Dover NH
Born in the U.S. Navy Seals and developed by Fitness Anywhere®, TRX Suspension Training® is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. Build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries, all at the intensity you choose. TRX training will change the way you view exercise and will take your workouts to a whole new level. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Join certified TRX trainer Coach Sara ! RSVP required sara@phoenixfitnessnh.com
Anne Vaughn is the Artist of the Month at Sole City Dance
2/1/17 - 2/28/17; Weekdays 4-8pm and Saturdays 9am-12:30pm
Sole City Dance 187 Rte 108 Somersworth
Anne Vaughn, a well known acrylic artist from Berwick, Maine is showing her work at Sole City for the month of February. The studio is open to the public during class hours.

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.
Great Bay Rowing
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.
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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Shopping, Sales & Specialsshop
The Flower Room-Valentine's Hours
Friday, February 10: 8am-7pm
Saturday, February 11: 8am-4pm
Sunday, February 12: 9am-3pm
Monday, February 13: 7:30am-7pm
Tuesday, February 14: 7:30am-7pm
Call 603-343-4217 or order online 
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.

New Year, New You, New Business Headshot!
Now until February 28, 2017
Do you need an updated business head shot for the new year? Photography by Carin is offering head shots for $135 from now until the end of February. Save $45 off the regular price for 3 images. Image can be taken at my Dover studio or in your place of business. Corporate discounts are available. Contact Carin at 603-591-6530 for your appointment.
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

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.
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 
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!
Romantic February Specials
Valentine's Day Romance Package $99 (a $127 Value!)
Enjoy 2.5 hours of pure relaxation with our Valentine's Day Romance Package. The ultimate way to treat yourself or that special someone in your life.
Package includes:
1 Hour Head to Heel Facial, Shellac Manicure, Express Pedicure
Chocolate Truffle Pedicure $38
Get into the romantic spirit with this decadent pedicure. Relax with a hot neck wrap and your choice of hot chocolate, water or a glass of wine while your feet enjoy a warm bath. Breathe in the sweet aroma of chocolate as you receive a blissful foot scrub. Nail work will follow along with a foot file, foot massage and polish application. Chocolates will be provided.
Brazilian Wax for ONLY $30!
Get your 'V' ready for V-Day with a discounted Brazilian! Laser Hair Removal. Buy 3 get 1 FREE! Valentine's Day Gift Cards Available! Spoil that special someone in your life with a Pinewood Laser & Spa Gift Certificate. Also a great Galentine's Day gift idea!
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Local Dining & Club Music Listingsdining
Thompson Tavern
UFC 208 is coming to the Tavern Saturday, with the Preachers Daughter Holm vs The Iron Lady de Randamie.  Feb 14, Stupid Cupid Anti-Valentines Day, with Casey Roop playing at the Tavern.  If you are single, lonely, against having to do with love or just hate Valentine day, then this anti-Valentines day is for you. Domestic beers -will be $2.50 and Craft beers $4.00 and a Special Cocktail for $4.00 from 7-11 www.thompsontavern.com
Patty B Says:
Not sure where to go for lunch? Come see us at Patty B's! We are open Monday thru Saturday 11a-9p! We offer daily lunch specials and the full menu from appetizers & sandwiches to full entrees. We also rent out 2 rooms for work luncheons and parties up to 40 people! Call us to reserve one today! 603-749-4181. And don't forget to end your week here and enjoy our slow roasted king-cut prime rib available every Friday & Saturday Night! We ARE taking reservations for any size parties for Valentine's Day so call us today! See you all soon.
New Menu at Earth's 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. 
W hat's Happening at Sonny's?
Mondays- $5 frozen drink night
Tuesdays- Soggy Po Boys
Wednesdays- Industry Night
Sundays- Sonny's Jazz + Cocktail Night.
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!
blue lats
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
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.
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 Informationinfo
Small Business Marketing: Brand, Positioning and Campaigns
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017, from 6pm to 9pm.
SCORE, 215 Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH
Sponsor: Federal Savings Bank
Cost: Free
Whether you are just starting out or have been in business for a while, this workshop will help you create a successful marketing plan. You'll learn how to develop your company's image, position your products and services in the market, and identify prospects that are most likely to make a purchase.  Learn how to harness traditional marketing channels (from newspaper and broadcast to direct mail).  Explore how these media are being challenged by social media, internet search, SEO and viral strategies.   How do you get the most impact from your marketing investment? SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge and workshop attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session.  For more information or to reserve a seat, visit our website at seacoast.score.org or call us at (603) 433-0575.
The Seacoast Charter School Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 5-9pm
Flatbread Pizza, Portsmouth
The Seacoast Charter School (SCS) is a publicly funded K-8 charter school (and 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization), uniquely focused on experiencing education through the arts. The school was founded in 2004 serving 8 children in the third, fourth, and fifth grades. Over the past twelve years, SCS has grown to serve 280 children in grades K-8 from 30 different towns on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. The mission of the school is to provide excellence in core academics and the arts while cultivating the individual qualities and strengths of each child.  Join them for a night of music performed by SCS' students. Visit the website to learn more about SCS: www.seacoastcharterschool.org. To donate, please go to: http://www.seacoastcharterschool.org/donate/
PCA
Special Kindergarten Admissions Fair at PCA
Tuesday, February 28 from 3:30-4:30 pm
See how PCA nourishes the whole child. Families are welcome to join us in the Lower School lobby for our upcoming Kindergarten Admissions Fair where they will have the opportunity to meet the kindergarten teachers, explore the classrooms, and observe their child within the kindergarten environment. See the possibilities for your child. From demanding academics to renowned fine arts, award-winning athletics to in-demand STEM, project management to spiritual leadership, Portsmouth Christian Academy prepares students for life. PCA. Preparation for Life. pcaschool.org
Increase your team's productivity! Frontline Supervision
Wed/Thurs, 9am-12pm, starts March 1 at the Rochester Campus
Get the skills you need to work in the 21st century office.  Office Skills & Technology starts March 3.  Looking to grow your business?  Social media workshops start March 6.   For more information and to register, email greatbaybtc@ccsnh.edu , call 427-7652 or visit www.greatbay.edu/btc
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