PEEK at the Week - December 2, 2021.

Peek at the Week: December 2

Community Happenings

Dover Holiday Shop Small Spectacular

From now through Monday, Dec. 20, shoppers who spend at least $10 at five participating downtown retail shops may enter to win locally-filled gift baskets brimming with home goods, apparel, local treats, and gift cards to area shops.

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12th Annual Festival of Trees!

Friday, December 3, 4-8pm

The event will feature over 35 trees and wreaths elaborately decorated by local businesses and organizations to be auctioned and raffled off. There will be live choir performances, raffles, refreshments, Santa, and more!

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Dover’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Friday, Dec. 3, 6pm

The 36th annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at Henry Law Park. Attendees will sing popular Christmas songs around the tree.

Everyone is encouraged to attend this family tradition and to bring a weather-appropriate ornament to hang on the tree.

Jim's Burn Recovery Charity

Saturday, December 4, 6pm

The Sassy Biscuit and Jook are putting together a fundraising event for Jim, the owner of Earl's Steak Sandwiches, who was burned and injured while smoking meats at Earl's. Jook will be donating all of their food sales that evening to Jim's recovery fund.

A Winter Celebration of the Arts

Saturday, December 4, 6-9pm

Join the artists at the Art Center as they celebrate the Holiday Season. With live music, art demonstrations, book signings, a small works exhibition and original artwork for sale. Complimentary wine and cheese. The award-winning Art Center will kick off your holidays in style! Click here for more.

St Thomas' Episcopal Church presents the Fourth Street Jazz Choir

Saturday, December 4, 7-8pm

This holiday concert will feature jazzy renditions of holiday favorites such as White Christmas, Carol of the Bells, Snow, Feliz Navidad, and more.

Suggested donation is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, and will be accepted at the door. Click here for more.

Dover Main Street’s Annual Holiday Food Drive

Drop-off food now until Dec. 11

Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Chamber! Other locations include Keller Williams Realty, Olde Craft Bakery, SEH Studios, Chapel and Main, The Sassy Biscuit Co., and more! Click here for the continually-updated list of participating merchants.

Holiday Food Drive!

Saturday, December 11, 10am-noon

The Dover Democrats are having a Food Drive to benefit End 68 Hours of Hunger at St. John's Methodist Church.

Annual Holiday Artisan Faire

Dec. 8- Dec. 23, Wednesday-Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This will feature the work of local fine artists and craftsmen with a focus on New Hampshire based artists & artisans. Click here to learn more.

Tickets on sale for Jingle Bell Extravaganza!

Sunday, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12

Get your tickets now for this special ticketed holiday event at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire! $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

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White Birch Armory gathering Toys for Tots

Now through December 15

Drop new, unwrapped toys into WBA's Toys for Tots box located just inside their entrance!

HOLIDAY BAZAAR at ICC

Saturdays until December 18

Rich Indonesian culture through traditional food, LIVE music performances, traditional dances, job fairs, community information booths, and much more!

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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Performance dates for Garrison Players Arts Center's Mainstage production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, are December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 8:00 pm and December 5, 12, 19 at 2:00pm at Garrison Players Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $15 for Students. At the request of the performers proof of vaccination will be required. Click here for more.

Rotary Club of Dover Holiday Decorations Contest

The team of Rotarian elves will tour homes between 5 and 7 p.m. on December 13 & 14 and prize winners will be notified on Dec. 15. The entry deadline is Dec. 6. Send your address and contact info to jfmunro1954@gmail.com.