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Seacoast HealthFest - Fitness, Fun & Food
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Regatta Banquet & Conference Center, 28 Levesque Drive (Route 236), Eliot, ME
The Seacoast HealthFest is a day to come together and celebrate optimal health! Saturday, May 13th in Eliot, ME at the Regatta Banquet and Conference Center. Vendors, demo classes, seminars, healthy food options and more. Learn more and register at
www.seacoasthealthfest.com.
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Register today for Moms on the Run 5K Road Race!
The 11th annual Moms on the Run 5k run/walk will take place on
May 14th at Dover High School. It is the fourth race in the Dover Road Race series and is underwritten by Dover Physical Therapy. Proceeds will benefit Zebra Crossings empowerment programs for youth and teens with chronic medical conditions. Join this family friendly event and celebrate all moms, while supporting a great cause. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. For more information about the race and to register, visit
Moms on the Run or call 603-312-2052 x2. If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, call 603-312-2052 x1 or visit the Moms on the Run webpage.
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Mother's Day at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Sunday, May 14, 2017, Noon - 5:00pm
In honor of Mother's Day, all mothers and grandmothers are granted free admission for their visit today! Kids can make tissue paper flowers and colorful beaded jewelry to make as a gift for the special woman in their lives. This gift-making activity is included in paid admission and FREE for members. Learn more at
www.childrens-museum.org.
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Megan Miller, Autism advocate speaking at Dover PL
Monday, May 15, 2017 at 7:00pm
Dover residents Megan Miller, and her mother Deb Miller will be speaking at the Dover Public Library. Megan Miller is an artist and illustrator, speaker and advocate for people with Asperger's Syndrome/Autism Spectrum, and others with sensory issues. A prolific artist from the time she was a small child, Megan has striven to express, in her art, what it feels like to deal with a world that while beautiful and wondrous, can be overwhelming, incomprehensible, and at times, cruel, to people with differences. 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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SEED Annual All in For Education Casino Night
Friday, May 19, 2017, 6:00 - 10:00pm
Red Hook Brewery, Newington, NH
In addition to traditional casino games the night will be filled with fun events, including a wine pull, silent auction, and raffle. All proceeds will fund future grants awarded to Dover teachers to help students learn the skills needed in the 21st Century.
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Dover's Endangered Waters: Our Water Resources and Implications for Future Generations
Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:30 - 8:00pm
McConnell Center Cafeteria
Dover's multiple water sources are vulnerable to manmade and environmental stresses. On May 23rd a panel of experts will present information about Dover's water resources at the McConnell Center cafeteria, 61 Locust St., Dover, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The forum, organized by the Energy & Environment Group of the Dover Democratic Committee, will include presentations by professionals with a wide diversity of scientific and practical experience and knowledge. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required as space is limited to 100 participants. Register at
https://doverwaters.eventbrite.com. For questions or additional information, please contact
wsbaber@gmail.com.
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State of the State
Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 7:30 - 9:30am
Cochecho Country Club, 145 Gulf Road, Dover NH
$25 for members, $35 for not yet members
Come hear Governor Sununu deliver his first State of the State Address to the Tri-Chamber of Commerce business communities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth. Seating is limited. Advanced registration required.
Register by clicking here. Event underwritten by Eversource.
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Dover Art Walk
First Friday of every month, Washington Street Mills
June 2 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 guide 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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Gundalow Piscataqua is coming to Dover
Friday, June 23, 2017
The Gundalow Company operates their gundalow PISCATAQUA throughout the Piscataqua Region and takes over 8,000 students and member of the public out on the water every year. For 250 years, gundalows were the work-horses of the region. These flat-bottomed sailing barges hauled brick, wood, hay and other cargo up and down the rivers. This year Dover is celebrating the installation of the gundalow the CAPTAIN EDWARD ADAMS at Henry Law Park and the Gundalow Company invites you to celebrate by joining them on the water for a sail.
To purchase a ticket or to learn more click here.
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Dover Children's Home Charity Golf Tournament
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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Blood Drive at St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 10am - 3pm
5 Hale Street, Dover, NH
Please support St. Thomas Episcopal Church's efforts to save lives by giving blood at their first blood drive. All presenting donors can enter for the chance to win 2 tickets to a Boston Red Sox home game during the 2017 Red Sox regular season. The winner will also receive recognition at the game and a special commemorative souvenir!
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Mother's Day/Spring Cupcake Bouquet Class
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 6:30 - 8pm
Three Sisters Cake Shop, 1 Washington St, Suite 330, Dover, NH 03820
Celebrate your Mom, being a Mom or your just SPRING by joining our Cupcake Decorating class on Saturday May 13th at 6:30pm. You'll learn several different flower techniques to use on your cupcake and how to assemble them into your very own unique Mother's Day/Spring Bouquet, which we'll box up for you. Cost for the class is $40 per person or $70 for two people. We only have 10 spots to offer so sign-up today!* *(Your spot will officially be reserved once you stop in or call in with your payment.) We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel a class if minimum capacity is not met.
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The Rochester Opera House presents "THE CORVETTES DOO WOP REVUE"
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Returning to the Rochester Opera House by popular demand, The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is not just a concert, it's an all-out Doo Wop celebration! Dedicated to preserving and performing the greatest music ever made - the music of the 1950's Doo Wop era - The Corvettes fresh new energy, incredibly entertaining show and comical stage antics leave happy audiences screaming for more! The show starts at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) on Saturday, May 13. 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 located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. Visit
www.RochesterOperaHouse.com for more information.
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The work of Juleen Stacy and Chester Jablonski will be on display at the Thom Hindle Gallery
Woodman Museum, 15 Summer Street
Now through May 28th
Artists Reception is scheduled for Friday, May 12th, from 5pm - 8pm.
Juleen and Chester share a love of the natural world, and that is reflected in the work of both artists. When they appeared together in a recent exhibit, they realized that while their media and styles differed, there was a synergy between them, which will be immediately apparent in the works presented in this exhibit. Together, Chester and Juleen will present a shared vision - a vision that reminds us of the deep and wonderful beauty that exists all around us - if only we're willing to look for it.
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YCSA Vendor Fair Fundraiser
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 10:00am - 2:00pm
855 U.S. Route 1 York, ME 03909 (previously Finestkind Fish Market)
Join several vendors as they raise money for York Community Services Association's new building on Route One that will be one-stop location offering social services, thrift store, and a food pantry. York Community Services Association provides assistance with rent, utilities, dental, medical, car repair, medical equipment , food vouchers and food, clothing, and camp scholarships to York residents. LuLaRoe, Thirty-One, Paparazzi, LipSense and DOTerra will be present to assist with your shopping needs! Raffle basket of goodies also, money raised will be donated back to YCSA.
To register for the event click here.
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Spring Training Group For Beginners & Intermediate Runners
Wednesdays, 6:00pm from 7th Settlement
Saturdays, 8:30am 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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TRX® Suspension Training® with Coach Sara
Tuesdays and Thursdays every week! 7am-8pm or 5pm-6pm
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. $12 Drop in fee. Please RSVP to Coach Sara to reserve your spot! sara@phoenixfitnessnh.com
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Purchase Tickets: Dr. Layne Norton: Camp and flexible diet seminar
Saturday, May 20, 2017, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Phoenix Fitness, LLC, 24 Crosby Rd Suite 1 & 2, Dover NH
Phoenix Fitness, LLC is pleased to announce, they will be hosting a BIOLAYNE camp and flexible diet seminar with pro natural body builder and world champion powerlifter Dr. Layne Norton. The seminar will be held on May 20, 10am-6pm at 24 Cosby Rd, Suite #1 & #2 Dover. FULL DAY- 10AM-6PM- $199 Please bring lifting gear. OR AM LIFTING SESSION ONLY 10AM-2PM-$99 Please bring lifting gear. OR NUTRITION SESSION ONLY 2pm-6pm $99.
Please register online here
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To Wonder at Not Wondering
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21
The Strand Ball Room
What do you get when a self-assured doctor, an uneasy clergyman, a doddering duke, a progressive youth, a businesslike secretary, and an impressionable maiden are confronted with a conjurer in the parlor? To Wonder at Not Wondering: A review of G.K. Chesterton's Magic by Deirdre M. Lawler Come find out as performed by local performers, Chesterton Stage Production's Teen Troupe Tickets available through Eventbrite @
Thestrandballroom.com
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Creative Writing Classes & Tutoring
Tuesdays, May 23rd - June 27th, 6:00 - 8:30pm
This workshop is designed for those who would like more concentrated feedback on their work in order to bring it to the next level. Emphasis will be placed on close, active reading of one another's work, and we students will study what it means to read like writers. This class is open to writers of both fiction or nonfiction, and is an excellent option for those who have already taken Where Fire Meets Form or Memoir Writing in the past. Writers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome. *This course will be limited to 6 participants.
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Design Classes
Wednesday, May 24, 2017,
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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Introducing Family Circles, an art therapy support group for children coping with divorce and family transitions. In this 6-week mini session, children will work with each other to create group and individual art projects with opening and ending group discussions that will help to guide them in a structured way. They will be introduced to art projects that help with coping skills, identifying feelings, and attachment issues. Scholarships are available for qualifying applicants through the generosity of the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Foundation. Registration is required. Please contact Marissa Scott at marissa@thesonatinacenter.com or at 603-978-4808 for registration or visit https://www.thesonatinacenter.com/familycircles for more information.
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Got Rowing????
WHY ROWING? Join Great Bay Rowing and find out! Junior and Adult programs available. Spring 2017 Programs are open now.
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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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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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Belknap Dental Says Protect Your Teeth!
Spring sports season is here. Do you have your athlete's mouth protected? Did you know it can cost over $3,000 to replace a lost tooth? Come in and have a custom sports guard made at our in house lab. Athletes choose their colors and can have their names on the guard as well. Low to medium impact sports are $45 and high impact sports are $55. Give the gift of protected teeth by calling our office at 603-742-4735.
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PINEWOOD LASER & SPA MAY SPECIALS
COCONUT LIME PEDICURE $38: Sit down and relax with a hot neck wrap and you sip on your choice of hot tea, water, or a glass of wine while your feet are treated to a warm bath. Next you will enjoy our coconut lime foot scrub. Nail work will follow along with a foot file, foot massage and polish application.
BOOK A 1 HOUR CUSTOMIZABLE FACIAL AND GET A FREE 30 MINUTE PEDICURE W/ POLISH!: All for just $65 (A $42 Savings!)
10% OFF ANY LASER PACKAGE: ( hair, tattoo, CO2, laser facial, IPL, etc. )
DON'T FORGET MOM'S MOTHER'S DAY GIFT!: Purchase a $55.00 Gift Card and receive a $25.00 BONUS gift car to apply towards any service, or gift to another person!
*Specials available 5/1/17 - 5/31/17. May not be combined with other offers.*
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MG Print and Promotions Says:
Do you need flyers for your business? Call MG Print and Promotions at 603-534-1726. Their prices are always competitive and we are much more experienced than the big box stores.
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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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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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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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Local Dining & Club Music Listings
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2 Home Cooks Say:
Our outdoor patio has officially opened for the season! We also launched our new
spring/summer menu. Come out and enjoy your favorites along with our new creations!
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Thompson Tavern
Roof top deck is open every day at the Tavern, watch the Red Sox games while enjoying the weather. UFC 211 is May 11th with Miocic vs Santos 2, small cover charge.
www.thompsontavern.com
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Patty B Says:
Patty B's is located just 2 miles outside of downtown Dover at 34 Dover Point Rd. We are open Monday-Saturday 11A-9PM..Come see us for lunch and dinner including daily specials and fresh homemade desserts! Get your cake orders in now for Mother's Day Sunday May 14th. We will be CLOSED for Veteran's Day Monday May 29th.
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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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Happy Hour at Blue Latitudes
3:30-5:30pm
Special Food Menu Available
Tuesday~$7 Signature drinks available
Wednesday~$3 pints of draft beer
Thursday~half off bottles of wine
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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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Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 6pm to 9pm.
SCORE, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420 Portsmouth, NH
In this seminar, prepared by a SCORE mentor team, 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
Discuss the details of how to start or grow your business with experienced executives and obtain valuable tools and reference materials to assist you. Thanks to generous support from our sponsor, we are able to offer this workshop free of charge
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Energize 360 Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Noon - 1:30pm
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
Learn how to measure, reduce and renew your energy use while taking advantage of bulk discounts on weatherization, solar electricity and heat pumps. Please bring heating/utility bills to event. Complimentary lunch will be provided and pre-registration is required.
Register Here.
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Thursday, May 18, 1:00 - 5pm
May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and current estimates are that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
Seacoast Dermatology PLLC if offering two free skin cancer screening events in May:
Dover-Monday, May 1st from 1:30-7pm-17 Old Rollinsford Road, Building A
Portsmouth-Thursday, May 18 from 1-5pm-330 Borthwick Avenue, Suite 303. Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling
(603) 431-5205.
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Have Some Fun with Enrichment Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center
Join them for a relaxing evening in their "Paint Clouds Step-by-Step" class and learn how to show the mood of clouds; whether stormy or soft and fluffy, clouds are always an interesting subject to paint. Workshop includes materials to make one 9x12 inch painting. Monday, May 22, 6:00-9:00pm. Like the idea of scrapbooking your photos and memories, but don't want the mess of paper and glue? In "Digital Scrapbooking", learn how to create beautiful scrapbook pages with patterned papers, digital embellishments, journaling, and digital photos. Tuesdays, May 23 & 30, 12:30-2:30pm. Learn to play a song and master some basic techniques in the "Harmonica Workshop" (harmonica included). Tuesday, May 23, 6:30-8:30pm. 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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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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Increase your productivity with some professional development in June! Frontline Supervision at the Rochester campus 6/7-6/29, W/Th mornings, $599. Intro, Intermediate & Advanced Excel, W/Th mornings in Portsmouth, $149ea. Intro to Solidworks, T/Th evenings, 5/30-7/25, $849 includes exam. For more information and to register, email greatbaybtc@ccsnh.edu , call 427-7652 or visit www.greatbay.edu/btc
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