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March 30th to
April 5th
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Community Events
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Schools Can't Do It Alone: Building partnerships between schools, families, and the community
McConnell Center Café, 61 Locust Street
Join the Dover School System for a new opportunity for our schools and our community to work together. The Dover Schools received a grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation; this grant can help us get more people actively involved in making our schools the best they can be. Contribute your ideas for ways to make our schools stronger, build bridges between our schools and our community, and be sure that all voices are heard when important decisions are made about Dover Schools.
Action Forum: Thursday, March 30, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
The planning phase (three meetings) will take about 7 hours. Once the planning phase is finished, members of the planning group will be invited to help put the plan into action. All three meetings are in the McConnell Center Café, 61 Locust Street. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Get in touch with Kim Stephens at k.stephens@dover.k12.nh.us or Michele Holt-Shannon at 603-862-0692. Walk-ins welcome but please register to help with planning: here or here.
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Keyboard Kapers
Friday, March 31, 2017, 7 - 9 PM
The historic First Parish Church, 218 Central Ave., Dover
OPTIONS presents an evening of music by Beethoven, Brahms, Gilbert & Sullivan, Haydn, Liszt and more performed by local young artists: Philip Pampreen, Emma Theberge, Amy Cunningham, and Natalie Rinehart. Proceeds to benefit Options Pregnancy and Sexual Health Resources. Admission $25 at the door, $15 for active military, veterans, & seniors 62 and over.
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Tiny Houses: A Very Different Approach to Home Ownership
Dover Public Library on Wednesday April 5th at 6:30 pm
Isa Bauer of Tiny House Northeast will be presenting at the Dover Public Library on Wednesday April 5th at 6:30 pm. The presentation focuses on the basics of planning for and owning a tiny house on wheels; both its challenges and advantages, offering insights unique from the currently popular tiny house themed TV shows. From approximately "how much" to "where to live", it addresses options for their general design, and heat, hot water and electricity choices, among other components. For more information see their website at
tinyhousenortheast.com. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call the Library at 603-516-6050. Library hours are Monday-Wednesday 9am-8:30pm, Thursday-Friday 9am-5:30pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm.
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Rochester Opera House presents "12 Angry Jurors"
April 6-23, 2017
Eleven jurors try to convince the 1 dissenter to come to their side. Twelve Angry Jurors is a heightened courtroom thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat while powerfully exploring what it means to live in a democracy. The Rochester Opera House adaptation is directed by Scott Severance and features an incredible cast of emerging and seasoned actors. Tickets start at $14. 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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NH Addiction Summit: Investing in the Future
Business and Government Breakfast Forum
Friday, April 7, 7:30am-9am
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing
Businesses are a great access point for employees and their families to Prevent, Intervene, Treat, and Recover from substance misuse. Businesses who engage in reinforcing a positive and healthy lifestyle for their employees create a "win-win" situation for personnel and business. Hear from businesses who have seen a return on investment. A connection will be made on how businesses impact the community by solving a serious public health issue. Featured speakers include Governor Chris Sununu, Peter Hanson of TurboCam, Robert Roy of TE Connectivity and Chris Placy of Substance Free Workplace.
To register click here. For more information email
Melissa or call 603-516-2562.
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Dover Art Walk
First Friday of every month, Washington Street Mills
April 7 is the next Art Walk
The Dover ARTWALK is looking for volunteers to help with filling and distributing balloons, and maps. Chalking sidewalks for directions and, helping guid walkers through the 1 Washington street mill studios . Please contact Jim Livermore Villge Goldsmith Gallery at 603-742-5230 , or signup at doverartwalk.com
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Energize 360
April 8th
Energize 360's aim is to aid residential and business customers take control of their energy future by lowering energy use, driving down energy costs and transitioning to clean energy. The launch program will be on Saturday, April 8th at the Dover City Hall auditorium from 12:30-4:30 PM. Every participant will get a free site visit, a Home Heating Index score, and a comprehensive analysis of their energy usage specific to their home. Energize 360 offers energy audits, weatherization, solar electric system installations, and heat pump installations, as well as help in qualifying for all available rebates and incentives. RSVPs to https://energize360dover.eventbrite.com are encouraged for the April 8th launch event, but are not required. If possible, please bring utility and heating fuel bills to launch event. A series of educational events are scheduled after the April 8th Dover kickoff date. For more information on future events and other program questions, please visit http://energize360.org/, call ReVision Energy at (603) 679-1777 or write Bill Baber at w.baber@dover.nh.gov.
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State of the City
April 11, 2017, 7:30am-9:30am
McConnell Center Café
61 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820
Event is open to the public. Registration is $15. Continental breakfast provided by the Portable Pantry. Presenters include Dr. Elaine Arbour-Superintendent of Schools, J. Michael Joyal, Jr.-City Manager, Steve Bird-City Planner and Gary Bannon-Director of Recreation. Space is limited. To register visit
dovernh.org/economy.
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"Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" at St Thomas' Episcopal Church, Dover, NH.
Saturday, 4/15 - 8:30 - 11 AM
Egg-citing and Egg-ceptional breakfast with a time to visit the Easter Bunny! Egg Dying & Activities for children plus a photo opt, so bring your camera! $4 children/$8 adults or $20 for families No reservations or advance ticket sales required, just come as you are! All are welcome at their ADA space! 5 Hale Street, corner of Hale & Locust across from the Public Library.
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5k Road Race/Walk
Saturday, May 6, 9-11am
Run for NH's kids and families! Registration for the Children's Museum of New Hampshire's annual 5K Road Race and Kid-venture Course is open. This fundraising event is held each spring to support programs that help to ensure all families have equal access to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire. This 5K, the first in the Seacoast Road Race Series, is held in downtown Dover and includes an official competitive race-walker division. Want your participation to have an even greater impact? Sign up as an individual or as a team to raise donations for the museum. The fundraising team who raises the most money by May 5 will enjoy an exclusive VIP hospitality tent on race day, stocked with food, beverages and attendants! Visit www.crowdrise.com/ChildrensMuseumofNewHampshire5K to set up your fundraising page. Fundraising teams can raise money together, but cannot sign up to race in the 5k as a team. T-shirts will be available for 5k participants who register by March 31. Entry fee is $22 in advance, $25 on race day. Join us for a morning of racing, food and fun! The 5k Road Race is sponsored by Sprague. Learn more at www.childrens-museum.org.
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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The Strand Ballroom Happenings
April 1st at 7. This event will be the best Fools party of the year!!!
Costumes very welcomed!! Be prepared for a variety of non-stop entertainment, laughter and fun, with Live music, comedy entertainment, theatrical acts and dance. Be the first one to hear The Strand Ballroom's BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!! Cost is only $15 Beer and wine will be served by 7th Settlement. Tickets available at The Strand Ballroom Box Office, Fat Dogs Restaurant, Earcraft and 7th Settlement.
April 6th at 7. Back for a second appearance Alaska's Guitar Alternative and ukulele wild man, Ukulele Russ. Cost is only $15 Beer and wine will be served by 7th Settlement. Tickets available at The Strand Ballroom Box Office, Fat Dogs Restaurant, Earcraft and 7th Settlement.
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Creative Writing Classes & Tutoring
Where Fire Meets Form
March 28th thru May 16th, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
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 6 participants.
The Shape Memory Makes: Explorations in Nonfiction
March 29th thru May 17th, 2017, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Our 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. Writers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome. *This course will be limited to 6 participants.
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UNH Dance Ballet Company Presents Cinderella
Johnson Stage at UNH
March 30, 31, & April 1 @ 7pm and April 2 @ 2pm
There is a ballet that proves that dreams really do come true. When a girl finds her way to the ball and meets the prince of her dreams, love will find a way to move mountains. After the fairy tale adventure of Cinderella, audiences will be treated to a new show created for and by the UNH Dance Jazz Tap Aerial Company. Ooh, La Paree! is an exciting journey into the world of French Cabaret. All the drama and intrigue found on the smoky stages across the ocean are being brought right here to Durham, NH. For tickets, contact the PCAC Box Office (Monday through Friday between 10:00AM and 4:00PM) at 603-862-7222 (PCAC). You may also purchase tickets at www.unharts.com. Tickets are $16.00 for general admission and $14.00 for seniors, UNH ID holders; and groups of 15 or more. The UNH Theatre Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain in the lobby at the Paul Creative Arts Center. For more information and show times or to learn about Season Subscription offerings at a discount, please call the Department of Theatre & Dance office at 603-862-2919, or visit us at
cola.unh.edu/theatre-dance.
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LIVEArts!
March 30, 2017, 6pm-7:30pm
Museum of Art, UNH, Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham NH
Come celebrate the new year and new Museum of Art Renovations! LiveArts is a night of music, poetry, and refreshments where local UNH and surrounding area musicians share their talents. Looking to play?? 10-15 minute sets of their choice; it can be piano, guitar, a capella, saxophone, flute, anything! We want to bring music to the museum by any means possible! Please contact Emily and Dan at
unhlivearts@gmail.com to secure your spot!
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Fun Paint Classes at Refined Art!
Refined Art Studio at The Christmas Dove
We have some great paint and sip classes coming up at Refined Art! Learn some new skills. If you have already done a paint nite, then this is a great place! Or if you have never painted, you will certainly enjoy a new experience. We are bringing paint nites to a new level, teaching lots of techniques. We have over 30 years of teaching experience. Our studio is set up with all of the comforts for an artist including our newly installed monitors that show an enlarged view of the demonstration painting. You are welcome to bring wine and food and enjoy a wonderful night out! You can also reserve the room anytime for a private party of 6 or more people. Pick any painting, any date and time and have your own party. We are very flexible and can accommodate groups up to 24 people. For more information and to view the upcoming calendar of classes, visit www.refinedartnh.com.
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Design Classes
04/12/17 & 05/24/17
6pm to 730pm
Sweet Meadows, 155 Portland Ave., Dover, NH
We are jumping into spring with a design that is packed with lots of Holland spring flowers. Come join us for light refreshments, fun and a beautiful floral piece of art. No experience needed, just a desire to learn something new!
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Sonatina Center Spring Registration Open
Spring registration is now open for 10-week expressive therapy groups at The Sonatina Center! They have 3 music therapy groups and 2 art therapy groups for children and teens ranging from age 5 to age 18. More information on each of these groups on the Expressive Therapy Groups page of their website here:
https://www.thesonatinacenter.com/expressive-therapy-groups
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Spring Training Group For Beginners & Intermediate Runners
Wednesdays, 6 pm from 7th Settlement
Saturdays, 8:30 am from Bagel Grounds
No Finish Line Running's experienced, certified running coaches are ready to help you achieve your goals in a supportive environment. All abilities welcome and train at your own pace! Option to participate at the end of the 15 week program in the SIX03 Summerfest Road Race (5K and 10K distances). More information and registration at
www.nofinishlinerunning.com/grouptraining.
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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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$20 Sports, School and Camp Physicals
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.
Full service urgent care center, open 8am - 8pm, every day!
Visit our 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.
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Spring is in the air!
It's time to clean that salt off your car, open the windows in the house and put away the winter clothes. This is also a great time to have your oral health check-up. Have you scheduled your teeth spring cleaning? Call Belknap Dental at 603-742-4735
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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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Conway Office Solutions to Provide PrintReleaf
Sustainability Just Got Easier! Conway Office Solutions is proud to be providing PrintReleaf to businesses that want to minimize the environmental impact of their print activities. PrintReleaf works with Managed Print Services to measure your organization's paper consumption and helps to offset that usage by planting new trees equivalent to the amount of paper used. To learn more, call Conway Office Solutions at 800.343.7777 or visit our website at www.ConwayOffice.com.
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Shop LuLaRoe & Play at Twice the Fun!
Friday March 31st, 6pm to 8pm
Twice the Fun, 881 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Be their guests! Three local LuLaRoe retailers have rented out Twice the Fun for a night so that you can shop while your kids play. First 20 kids through the door play FOR FREE, everyone after that is $7 per child. They'll be set up in the basketball court with hundreds of articles of clothing for you to browse. Cash/credit accepted. It really is twice the fun at Twice the Fun!
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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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Newsflash from the MindsEye Designs Gallery and Gift Shop
660 Central Ave. Dover, NH
Newsflash from the MindsEye Designs Gallery and Gift Shop, 660 Central Ave. Dover, NH! Our handcrafted jewelry is on sale through Mother's Day 2017, all 20% off. The shop is open M-F 9-3pm. Call ahead if you want to schedule a later time with Taintor, 603-842-5784. Also, they are looking for a globe that can be used for a project. They will be launching their new Buttons for sale the week of Earth Day -April 17th, 2017 !!
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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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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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April Specials
Citrus Bliss Pedicure $38.00
Sit down and relax with a hot neck wrap and sip on your choice of hot tea, water or a glass of wine while your feet are treated to a warm bath. Enjoy a foot scrub with the sophisticated aromatic blend of red mandarin, wild orange and tangerine essential oils subtly sweetened with Tahitian vanilla. This exfoliating detoxifying and nourishing scrub will leave your skin feeling hydrated, soft and silky. Nail work will follow along with a foot file, foot massage and polish application.
Book any SkinMedica Peel and receive a FREE 30 minute Facial! (a $50 Value!)
Their SkinMedica Peels will leave your skin vibrant and radiant looking with little to no downtime! This month you will also receive a FREE 30 Minute facial which includes a cleanse, exfoliation under steam, extractions (if needed), finished with a light upper body massage and hydration.
15% OFF Spider Vein Treatments
Safely Remove those unattractive spider veins before summer and save!
30% OFF a Single Tattoo Removal Treatment
Call and schedule your FREE consultation today!
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Local Dining & Club Music Listings
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Thompson Tavern
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Patty B Says:
Come to Patty B's for lunch or dinner Monday-Saturday and enjoy real Italian home style cooked meals. We run daily specials including our slow roasted Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday nights! Come by and check out our homemade desserts we sell by the slice or whole cakes if you're planning a party! We also offer catering or you can book a party here in our function room that hold up to 40 people. Catering menu is available. Stop by or call today 749-4181
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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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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.
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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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Openings in Popular Enrichment Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center
If you're a beginner with an iPad or iPhone, then "iPad/iPhone for Novices" is the class for you. Learn how to get around an iPad/iPhone, download and run apps, browse and search the internet, and communicate with friends and family using email, FaceTime, and phone calls. Bring your own iPad or iPhone, or use one of ours (NB: this class covers ONLY Apple iPhones and iPads-it does not cover Android or Windows phones or tablets); Tuesdays, April 4-May 16, 12:30-2:00pm. Defending ourselves is something that we hope we never have to do. However, it is something we should all know how to do. In "Personal Self Defense", learn how to prepare yourself mentally and ~ if necessary ~ to react physically. Wear comfortable clothing; Wednesdays, April 5 & 19, 6:30-8:00pm. Preregistration is required for all classes.
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lease go to
www.doveradultlearning.org
for more information, or call 603-742-1030.
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SCORE Workshop: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
Tuesday April 4th 6-9pm
Location: SCORE 215 Commerce Way Suite 420 Portsmouth, NH
In this informative seminar, you will learn the 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 start building your winning business plan. Improving the odds of success. Management skills you must have or learn. Avoiding tax and regulatory pitfalls. What are my next steps. The workshop is FREE to participants, thanks to the generous support of TD Bank. But you must register in advance. 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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Get the most out of your social media marketing! Learn to develop creative content and use this platform strategically. Hands-on workshops, Mondays 6-8pm, 4/17 & 4/24. $49ea. For more information and to register, email greatbaybtc@ccsnh.edu , call 427-7652 or visit www.greatbay.edu/btc
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Retail/Office Space in 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!
Click here for more information and pictures.
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LNA Course Offered at LPD
March 2017
Genesis Healthcare Langdon Place of Dover
LNA Course being offered at Genesis Healthcare Langdon Place of Dover. Earn while you learn. Learn a new career and get paid during the process. Please contact Gretchen Colpritt, Center Nurse Executive with specific questions about the program and how it can work for you. Email her today at:
gretchen.colpritt@genesishcc.com or call her at 603-743-4110.
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