Peek at the Week:
February 16th to
February 22nd
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Community Events
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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.
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K'Nex Car Racing Competition
Dover Public Library
February 18th, 2pm
Get ready, set, go! The Library will be hosting a K'Nex Car Racing Competition for kids in grades 3 and up on Saturday, February 18 at 2pm. Kids will be put on a team to design and create the car. Racing will take place after the cars are built. Prizes will be awarded to teams for the fastest car and longest distance! Registration required--limited to 25 kids. Register on the Librarys website at library.dover.nh.gov or call 516-6050 to join the fun. All materials provided
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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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The ABC's of Home Comfort
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00-7:00 pm
D.F. Richard Energy, 124 Broadway, Dover
Dr. Energy Saver Seacoast by D.F. Richard is pleased to invite you to attend a casual informational workshop to learn the ABC's of Home Comfort. Learn how air flow and heat loss affects your home's comfort. From ice dams to cold damp musty basements - learn about the home you live in, building science and what contributes to making ice dams and why basements are cold damp and musty. Also learn about what can be done to remedy these common problems.
Please RSVP as seating is limited. To register, go to
ABC's of Home Comfort or call 603-516-6698. A light snack and beverages to be provided.
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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.
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SOS Recovery Community Organization Informational Session
Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dover Police Department Conference Room, 46 Chestnut St., Dover
Come learn all about the new recovery community center opening soon on 4 Broadway in Dover, NH. For further information, call 603-841-2350. All are welcome!
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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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Soups On!
March 4th from 11am -2:00pm
Great Bay Community College Gymnasium
Join WOKQ and The Shark at Soup's On!
Soup's On!, presented by Dead River Company, will take place in the Great Bay Community College Gymnasium. Come sample over 30 varieties of delicious soup, all while enjoying soul warming entertainment, and a cold beverage from Samuel Adams with family and friends. Did we mention samples are UNLIMITED?! A portion of the proceeds to benefit End 68 Hours of Hunger! Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door so get yours before they're gone! More information and tickets under the events tab at wokq.com or shark1053.com or go directly to our ticketing page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/townsquare-live-events-9734570314
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A Night of Music to benefit Zebra Crossings!
Date: March 29, 2017
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: Thompson Tavern, 421 Central Avenue, Dover, NH
Mark your calendar for the 8th Annual Night of Music fundraising event sponsored by Neoscope Technology Solutions. All proceeds will benefit Zebra Crossings' empowerment programs for youth and teens with chronic medical conditions. Tickets: $25 in advance - contact: laurie@zebra-crossings.org (ticket includes a choice of a beer or wine and an appetizer sponsored by Thompson Tavern)
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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MUSEUM OF ART, MUSEUM OF ART, HOSTS LIVEARTS! AN EVENING OF OPEN MIC WITH THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
February 16, 6-7:30pm
Museum of Art, UNH, Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham NH
The Museum of Art, University of New Hampshire is hosting its third LiveARTS!, a program for musical arts. A surprising medley of university talent from solo student artists, trios or other music groups will perform in an "open mic" coffee house format. LiveARTS! takes place on Thursday, February 16, from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm. The Museum of Art and its programs are open to the public free of charge. For more information click here.
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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.
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The Rochester Opera House presents "Memories of Patsy Cline" Tribute Concert 
Saturday, February 18th
Take a trip back in time to the days when one of the 20th century's most influential vocalists graced the stage with her spectacular voice. Memories of Patsy captures the essence of the Patsy Cline concert experience like no other. See for yourself why this remarkable show has received rave reviews nationwide. The show starts at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) on Sunday, February, 18th, 2017. Tickets start at $20. 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.
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TRY their FREE Zumba class!
Saturday. February 18, 2017, 9am-10am
Phoenix Fitness, LLC, 24 Crosby Rd Suite 1 & 2, Dover NH
Curious about ZUMBA®??- Now's your chance to TRY it for FREE- Join Phoenix Fitness and Coach Anabelle this Saturday for a FREE hour! No obligation necessary.
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Youth Cupcake Decorating Classes
February 21st and February 28th
11-Noon
Three Sisters Cake Shop, 1 Washington St, Suite 330, Dover, NH
School's out and we have the perfect activity...a special "Youth Decorating Class"at our cake shop for only $25*. We're offering one class Tues, Feb 21st 11-noon and another class Tues, Feb 28th 11-noon. We will go over several decorating techniques but allow individual creativity to flow. Each participant will get to take home a dozen mini cupcakes that they've created. This is a youth only event but parents are welcome to stick around and enjoy complimentary coffee and wi-fi. Ages 10+ *Spots are not officially reserved until payment is received. Click here for more information.
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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.
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February Vacation Camp: Computer Science
February 28 - March 3, 9:15am-3pm
REGISTER BY Tuesday, MARCH 21
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.
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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
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Classes at Dover Adult Learning CenterDigital Photo Organization, Guitar, and Organic Gardening Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center
Learn how to use your computer to organize your digital photos from all sources and create printable photo projects in "Digital Photo Organization", running on Tuesdays, March 7-21, 12:30-2:30pm (participants should be comfortable working on Windows computers and a web browser). "Guitar for Beginners", taught by John Webb, is designed for beginners ranging from people who have never held a guitar to those who can play just a few chords; takes place Tuesdays, March 14-May 9, 6-7:30pm (bring your own guitar with strings). "Organic Gardening" will include practical tips on how to create a new garden, seed starting, planting techniques, container gardening, succession planning, composting, and more; Saturdays, March 4-18, 10am-noon. Preregistration is required for all classes. Please go to www.doveradultlearning.org for more information, or call 603-742-1030.
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No Finish Line Running Winter Pacers Programs
Wednesdays, 6 pm from 7th Settlement
Saturdays, 8:30 am from Bagel Grounds
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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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.
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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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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 & Specials
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Amtrak Downeaster Travel packages
What are your plans for February school vacation week? It will be here before you know it and the kids will be dying to get out of the house. Why not spend a few days exploring Boston or Maine? Take the kids to the Museum of Science and experience over 30 exhibits, The Mapparium and the Skywalk Observatory or the Legoland Discovery Center at Assembly Row in Somerville, plus the New England Aquarium. Head up to Portland and visit the interactive Children's Museum or take in Dinosaurs at the Portland Science Center. We'll take care of all the details. Spend less time planning your February Vacation getaway and more time enjoying it. There is always a Downeaster Travel Package just for you!
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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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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.
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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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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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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 Listings
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Thompson Tavern
Feb. 25th will be our 2 year anniversary, with food and drink specials. Also giving away 2 Celtics tickets, so come celebrate with us.
www.thompsontavern.com
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Patty B Says:
Have you liked us on Facebook?
Check us out to stay up to date with daily specials, events and snow days. And if you're in charge of handling an event, call us to let us do the work for you! We offer 2 rooms to host your party here or catering of all types to serve you in your own home or work place.. Catering/Function menu is now available! Call us 603-749-4181 or stop in today!
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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.
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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.
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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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/
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Digital Marketing Essentials: Websites, SEO, Social Media, Email & More
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017, from 6pm to 9pm.
SCORE, 215 Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH
Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for a while, this workshop will help you create an effective digital marketing strategy for your small business. For more information click here.
Small Business Marketing: Brand, Positioning and Campaigns
February 22nd, 2017, from 6pm to 9pm.
SCORE, 215 Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH
Whether you are just starting out or have been in business for a while, this workshop will help you create a successful marketing plan. For more information click here.
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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
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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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