How to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi Networks

Wi-Fi hotspots in coffee shops, libraries, airports, hotels, universities, and other public places are convenient, but often they’re not secure. If you connect to a Wi-Fi network and send information through websites or mobile apps, someone else might be able to see it. Bank of New Hampshire suggests following these tips to safely use public Wi-Fi when you’re out and about. [Read more]

Housewarming 101

Thursday, Sept. 15, 5 - 7pm

Join in at My Country Story in Dover for an evening of shopping, light apps, drinks, and more. Get some tips and tricks for buying a new home or learn what's the best gift to bring to your friends who just signed their first home. Hosted by My Country Story, Brittany Groulx of Envoy Mortgage, and Jennifer Fried of Great Island Realty. Click here.

Toddlerfest at the Children's Museum!

September 16 - October 2

The Children's Museum is closed Sept. 5 through Sept. 15 for annual maintenance, but reopens on Sept. 16 for Toddlerfest fun, which offers guests ages 0–5 experiences with music and movement, science, art and storytelling. Click here to learn more.

Waypoint's 16th Annual Touch-A-Truck!

Saturday, Sept. 17, 9am - 1pm

We’re bringing in the big rigs, so bring the kiddos to Pease for a chance to climb on and explore construction vehicles, a race car, tow trucks, fire trucks, landscaping equipment, and more! Tickets are $5 per person. Click here.

Find Susan’s art in Kennebunkport this week at a Pop Up Show!

Sept. 15-21, 5 Chase Hill Road, Kennebunkport

Free to enjoy! View and purchase art by juried members of the Art Guild of the Kennebunks. Thursday to Tuesday, September 20 from 10am - 6pm, and Wednesday from 10am - 4pm. Reception is on Wed. from 2 to 4. Click here.

Recovery Health & Wellness Retreat

Saturday, September 17, 9am - 1pm (3 sessions)

In honor of National Recovery Month, please join us for a Retreat in collaboration with the Recovery Workplace Initiative. All Donations will go to the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition. Learn more and register here.

COAST Bus System to Resume Limited Saturday Service

Saturday, September 17

The region’s public transit system is on track to resume limited Saturday service beginning on September 17. COAST has not operated any Saturday service since late-May because of a shortage of bus operators. Read more.

Clean up the Joe B Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 9am to 2pm @ 400 Central Ave. Dover

Help clean up the Riverwalk! Please bring: work boots and gloves, sunscreen & a hat, and if you have them, shovels, pruners, loppers, wheel barrow, chainsaw, etc. Lunch, water and parking passes are supplied. Questions? Contact Project Coordinator Beth Fischer at 603-817-1843.

Library Game Night!

Wednesday, September 21, 6 to 8pm

Join us the third Wednesday of every month to play a fun selection of card & board games, and meet other board game enthusiasts in the community! You’re also welcome to bring your own games. All ages welcome! Click here.

Caregiver Cafe at Dover Public Library

Wednesday, September 21, 10:30am

Join Cornerstone VNA as they introduce the newest monthly Caregiver Café to support Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education, and conversation on the top floor of the Library. No RSVP required.

DMS Pumpkin Dash 5K

Sunday, October 23, 8:30am

The race begins at 8:30am and winds through an official USAT&F Certified Course. Part of the Dover Race Series. Registration is $20 for adults; $10 for ages 14 and under; and a special $5 registration fee is available for all Dover Middle School Students. The first 200 registered will receive a free shirt. Click here.

Square Dance Fundraiser at First Parish Church

Sunday, September 25, 2 to 4pm

The event is open to everyone in the community age 12 and up. It is $10 per person or $25 per family. This fun event will feature upbeat music and an opportunity to get to know each other. This is a modern take on square dancing with formation dancing in teams of eight. No previous experience or partner is needed to participate. Click here.

PREP Presentation by Kalle Matso at Great Bay Yacht Club

Wednesday, September 28 at 5:30pm

Join in and welcome Dr. Kalle Matso, Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP), The School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering, University of New Hampshire. Bring a picnic or something for the grill and learn about the great work PREP is doing in the Great Bay Estuaries. Click here.

Luck o’ the Irish Jimmy Fund Classic 

Monday, September 26, 9am

This event at Pease Golf Course is organized by Kevin Sullivan of Liberty Lane Catering, with proceeds benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Register, sponsor, or donate by clicking here. 

A special guest on the Full Value Podcast

Listen as the women of Full Value (Sheila Hatch and Kathy Bleier) meet with their special guest Elena Kindler. Her story of being trapped in Tower 1 during 911 and then surviving a train accident years later is compelling. Click here to listen.

Become a Medical Assistant in just 12 weeks

Next session starts Sept. 26

Learn to assist physicians with administrative and clinical responsibilities and prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. Click here for more information. Interested in Excel classes? GBCC has classes starting Oct. 4! Click here.

38th Annual

Apple Harvest Day

Saturday, October 1

Apple Harvest Day, one of the region's most popular festivals, will be on October 1! The Dover Chamber is still accepting vendor applications. Click here to apply as a vendor. And, the Apple Harvest Day 5K is now accepting registrations! Click here to register for the road race.

2022 Dover Electric Vehicle Show

Saturday, October 1, 12 to 3pm

The City of Dover’s Energy Commission has partnered with the Chamber to bring the EV Show to Apple Harvest Day! There will be a broad array of electrified vehicles for you to explore on St. Thomas Street the day of the festival, ranging from e-bikes to ev trucks with much in between.

The Dover Chamber and the City of Dover partner to offer local residents a closer look at their community through the Dover Citizens Leadership Academy sponsored by Eastern Bank. The first session is October 6. This six-session program spanning four weeks will increase citizens' knowledge of the Dover community and introduce them to opportunities to become more involved as active leaders in the community. Click here to learn more.