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July 12th
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Community Events
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2017 Cochecho Arts Festival Starts July 7th!
2017 marks the 31st season of the Cochecho Arts Festival! Be sure to attend opening night, as we kick off the festival with Liberty Mutual Headliner Wellfleet and Federal Savings Bank Opener Easy River Band.
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Optima Bank & Trust Dinner and A Movie Series~Jurassic Park
Tuesdays, July 11th, 7pm
Cocheco Courtyard, Dover
Join us on July 11th for Jurassic Park, sponsored by
RE/MAX On the Move.
Tickets will be sold in advance for $10 (dinner not included) and any remaining tickets will also be available at the door. So mark your calendars because this is definitely an event you don't want to miss out on! Visit
www.dovermovies.com to purchase your tickets.
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Fringe Seacoast
July 5th-9th
Fringe Seacoast is a group of creative people gathering together to host an annual festival to celebrate all that is new, wacky, weird, inspirational, creative, and more. Fringe Seacoast takes place in the summer in the Seacoast New Hampshire regional over the course of a week. Fringe Seacoast showcases theatre, music, visual art, performance art, and more.
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Dover Art Walk
Friday, July 7th, 4-8pm
Downtown Dover
July's Art Walk will include the introduction of two new feature events at the Cocheco Courtyard, which will host a number of visiting artists, as well as the Fringe Seacoast Popup. A bonus event this month will be held at the Thom Hindle Gallery, at the the Keefe House of the Woodman Institute Museum, for a show entitled The Port of Dover. July's Dover Art Walk takes place on Friday, July 7, from 4 - 8 PM, visit the website at www.doverartwalk.com for a list of participants and locations.
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Rochester Opera House presents All-Star Summer Comedy Showcase
Saturday, July 8th, 8:00pm
31 Wakefield Street, Rochester
The legendary Gilbert Gottfried will hit the stage on Saturday, July 8th. Gottfried began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City and quickly became known as "the comedian's comedian." The veteran stand-up is a former Saturday Night Live cast member and has appeared in several popular films and comedy specials. As a famed comics comic, Gottfried puts aside political correctness for his live performance and fires an onslaught of jokes that know no boundaries!
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New England Patriots Super Bowl Trophy Comes to Dover!
Monday, July 10th, 5:30-8:00pm
Henry Law Park, Rotary Arts Pavilion Dover
Dover Mayor Karen Weston and the Dover City Council will welcome the New England Patriots' Super Bowl LI Lombardi Trophy to the Garrison City for public viewing and a photo reception on Monday, July 10. The trophy will be on display at the Rotary Arts Pavilion, at Henry Law Park, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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Gatsby Garden Party at the Wentworth House
Sunday, July 16th, 1-4pm
Colonel Paul Wentworth House, Water St, Rollinsford, NH
Put on your glad rags and come to a 1920s Gatsby Garden Party at the historic Wentworth House. Enjoy croquet on the lawn, music, exhibits, light refreshments and more. Jazz Age attire is encouraged but not required. Visit
www.paulwentworthhouse.org for more information.
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Dover Children's Home Charity Golf Tournament
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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Seacoast Maverick's Upcoming Home Game
Leary Field, Portsmouth
July 6 - Seacoast Mavericks vs Brockton Rox,
6:35 Start
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Casting Call for NH Stage Actors
Resumes Accepted Through July 15th
Break-A-Leg Legally is now accepting headshots & resumes for principal roles in the October 2017 stage production of "Dracula" at The Strand Theater in Dover, NH. Performances: Oct. 20-21-22 & Oct. 27-28-29, 2017. Send electronic submissions to:
breakaleglegally@aol.com
. Go to
www.breakaleglegally.com
to download the audition form and view roles to be cast.
Deadline for submissions:
July 15, 2017
. For more information or questions - please call Break-A-Leg-Legally at
603-560-5773
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Strategies for Preventing the Toxic Workplace
July 18th and 19th, 7:30-9am
A new Breakfast Workshop & Networking Series: Preventing the Toxic Workplace is our topic for the morning after a light breakfast & networking opportunity from 7:
30am
to 8:
00am
. We'll have an interactive discussion about the best recruiting practices,
onboarding
& setting expectations, coaching for the best performance, developing a desirable culture, and proactively addressing concerns before they rise to the level that interferes with your organization's success. Each of these practices is geared towards preventing a toxic environment and promoting the best workplace.
The July 18th session will be held at the Governor's Inn in Rochester and the July 19th session will be held at the Sheraton in Portsmouth. Visit
hrroi.org for more information or to register.
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The Hell Yeah Project's Summer Retreat
July 21st-23rd
Waldoboro, ME
Join us on a pristine 83 acre farm in Waldoboro, Maine for our inaugural Hell Yeah retreat weekend. Discover your Hell Yeah Project. Meet like-minded people. Enjoy healthy, local meals. Sleep in a luxury tent or A-frame cottage underneath the stars. Shift your momentum. Price includes: cozy lodging (up to 2 per tent), food, drinks and snacks from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast, and HYP supplies and goodies. Visit
www.hellyeahproject.com/offerings for more information or to make your reservation.
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CALL FOR MAKERS - Dover Mini Maker Faire
Deadline for applications is Friday, August 4
Join us at the 5th annual Dover Mini Maker Faire, an all ages celebration of creativity and innovation. The Faire takes place in and around the Children's Museum of New Hampshire in downtown Dover, NH on Saturday, August 26 from 10am-4pm. Whether you are an engineer, a scientist, a tinkerer or an artisan, we want to see what you do! Sign up to be a Maker presenter, performer, sponsor, to give a workshop or to sell your creations. Visit
dover.makerfaire.com
to learn more or to sign up as a Maker.
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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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New Classes This July!
11 Christmas Lane, Barrington
We have lots of new paintings and lots of new ideas for paint nite parties! Have 6 people or more and have your own paint nite party - girl's night out, date night, block party or any other reason to get out and have a great time. Weekly open classes too! Bring your own food and drinks or have it catered by one of our fabulous caterers!
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PhoenixABC's for Youth ages 9-12
Saturdays, June 17th-July 22nd, 10-11am
Phoenix Fitness, LLC, 24 Crosby Rd Suite 1 & 2, Dover NH
PhoenixABC's Young athletes ages 9-12 Agility, Balance, Cardiovascular endurance, and Strength training with Coach Sara Young athletes ages 9-12 join Coach Sara for a fun hour of fitness designed to enhance cardio respiratory fitness, flexibility, agility, core strength and balance! A program designed for a "whole body" experience. Team drills, instruction and focus on proper form and exposure to new exercises. All levels welcome! 6 weeks - $49 - or drop in $12
sara@phoenixfitnessnh.com
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Summer Reading Program~Build a Better World
June 21st-August 2nd
Kids:
Kids in pre-school through grade 6 will track their reading and listening time over the summer. For every hour that you read or listen, you will get a Lego piece to add to our growing structure. If your Lego has a dot on it, you can choose a prize! Enjoy lots of amazing stories and make our Lego building expand!
Teens: T
eens earn raffle tickets for reading, the more you read the better chance you have of winning a prize. Choose where to deposit your raffle tickets from among 10 special prize packs on display.
Adults: A
ges 18 and over, can register online through the library's website, library.dover.nh.gov, or in person at the Library's Circulation Desk. Write a "mini-review" for each book you read or listen to. Each counts as an entry toward a weekly prize drawing. You may choose which weekly prize you would most would like to win.
More details can be found on our website at
library.dover.nh.gov
/events or call the Library at 603-516-6050 for more information.
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Summer Camps for Youth with Chronic Medical Conditions
Do you know a child with a chronic medical condition such as diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, Lyme, or JRA? Zebra Crossings offers medically supervised camp programs where your youth can connect with other peers and be in a fun, safe and supportive community.
July 10-.14 at The Works, Somersworth
July 31-August 4 at Camp Lincoln, Kingston (transportation from Dover available)
August 20-25 Camp Spinnaker - An Overnight Asthma Camp for youth ages 8-12
Scholarships are available for all of the above camps. Contact Sheila at 603-312-2052 x2 or
sheila@zebra-crossings.org for more information about Zebra Crossings and our programs or visit
our website.
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Creative Writing Classes & Tutoring
August/September 2017
Where Fire Meets Form Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1-Sept. 26
We will focus on elements of craft, such as scene, characterization, dialogue, narrative voice, point-of-view, and more. I will incorporate writing exercises and prompts, and we will engage in lively discussions that will provide you with the tools needed to bring your stories to fruition. In this workshop, we will also address the writing process itself, including revision and editing, and I will offer strategies and tips to help you meet your writing goals, and resources for submitting work for publication. Writers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome.
Hone Your Craft: A Writing Workshop Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Aug. 2-Sept. 27
In this course, we will focus on elements of craft, such as scene, characterization, dialogue, narrative voice, point-of-view, sensory detail, and more. In addition to studying craft and technique, we will carve out extra time for all participants' pages to be read in this comfortable, supportive setting. We will place an emphasis on close, active reading of one another's work, and we will study what it means to read like writers. In addition to providing feedback, I will offer exercises and prompts that will encourage you to generate new pages, and/or develop works-in-progress.
gina-troisi.com
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Mindfulness & Yoga at Summer Camp -- registration is open!
August 7-10 and August 21-24
ChildLight Yoga, 53 Washington St, Ste 100, Dover, NH
For 12 years, ChildLight Yoga has been offering unique camps for kids focused on the development of the whole child. Our summer camp counselors are experienced educators and kids' yoga teachers who LOVE, connect with, and inspire children and teens every day. GirlPowerment invites girls ages 8-12 to get EMPOWERED during this uplifting and inspiring camp experience! Yoga & Mindfulness Adventure Camp is for kids ages 5-8, and is all about adventure and exploration of everything from yoga-based movement, mindfulness and relaxation activities to storytelling, art, journaling and nutrition. Visit
childlightyoga.com/camps and sign up now!
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Author in Training Camps
37 Rogers Run, Barrington
July 17-21: For grades 4-8, a fun "indoor" camp that promotes reading, writing, vocabulary, math, collaborative learning and creativity. AITs will work with Author/Publisher Layne Case, owner of AMITY Publications, in writing and "publishing" a children's book.
July 24-28: For grades 1-3, a writing program that will help children improve reading, writing, math, vocabulary, collaborative learning and creativity skills. Children's Author and Publisher Layne Case, owner of AMITY Publications, will guide AITs through the steps needed to become a published author.
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Museum of Art, UNH Art Camp
July 17-21 and July 24-28, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm
Museum of Art, UNH, Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham NH
The Museum of Art's annual Summer Art Camp classes include drawing, painting, ceramics, digital photography, and mixed media. Art camp is offered as a DAY camp for students grades 2-12. Class offerings are from
9am-noon
and
1pm-4pm
. Tuition and fees vary depending on the grade level and art media. Classes offered to students, grades 2-8, are designed to teach fundamental skills and encourage exploration of creativity. Classes offered to High school students, grades 9-12, are designed to offer in-depth exploration and concentration to a specific medium(s).
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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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Woodman partners with Nicole's Hallmark for month of July!
The Woodman Museum is pleased to partner with Nicole's Hallmark in downtown Dover for the month of July! Make a purchase at Nicole's and bring your receipt to the Woodman and receive 1/2 price admission or Visit the Woodman and take your admission receipt to Nicole's and receive a 10% discount on your purchase. Visit
www.woodmanmuseum.org
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Belknap Dental Says Protect Your Teeth!
Summer 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 JULY SPECIALS
- Pomegranate Pedicure , $38
- Side By Side Pedicures just $50! (Upgrade to a Pomegranate Pedicure for Additional $5 each)
- 15% Off All Juvederm Fillers
- 25% Off Single Laser Facial OR CO2 Treatment
- Book any nail service and SAVE 20% on a 1 Hour Customizable Facial When Booked on the same day
Call (603) 841-2306 or Book Online today!
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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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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 Says:
There's so much going on at the Thompson Tavern! Saturday the 8th we have UFC 213. Monday the 10th, we have our oyster night, which is buck a shuck. Brad Bosse is playing on the 12th of July, and as usual come down and sit on the rooftop deck and enjoy the weather.
www.thompsontavern.com
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Patty B Says:
Just a reminder that Patty B's will be CLOSED
July 3rd-6th. We will re-open
Friday for regular hours 11AM-9PM.
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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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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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The Joe B Parks Riverwalk Public Garden is seeking volunteers to maintain the array of native plants and flowering shrubs that grace this walkway along the Cochecho River in the heart of Dover. Beginning at 400 Central Avenue and traveling over 1500 feet to a mural under the Chestnut Street Bridge this place is a sanctuary in a busy world. Check it out and if you want to help keep it maintained contact
Elizabeth_Fischer@comcast.net or 603-817-1843. Tools provided onsite. Visit
www.facebook.com/joeparksgarden for more information.
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