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]

38th Annual

Apple Harvest Day

Saturday, October 1

The day-long family festival, featuring over 300 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and more was first held in 1985 and now draws more than 60,000 people to downtown. And, the Apple Harvest Day 5K Road Race is now accepting registrations! Click here to register for the road race.

Square Dance Fundraiser at First Parish Church

Sunday, September 25, 2 to 4pm

The event is open to everyone in the community ages 12 and up. It is $10 per person or $25 per family. 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. Bring a picnic or something for the grill and learn about the great work PREP is doing in the Great Bay Estuaries. Click here.

Volunteers needed at the Strand

The Strand needs volunteers to help with two interactive movies, Hocus Pocus on Oct. 9 and Beetlejuice Oct. 14. No experience necessary. Jobs would be: make props, dress in costume, deployment of props or lighting cues. Contact Dan@thestranddover.com by Sept 25th.

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! A broad array of electrified vehicles, ranging from e-bikes to EV trucks, will be on sight for you to explore on St. Thomas Street. Want to bring your EV to the show? Click here.

Register now for Citizens Leadership Academy

Begins October 6

This six-session program sponsored by Eastern Bank spans four weeks and 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.

Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier

Virtual Sept. 27, 6:30 to 8pm

Chronicle reporter Ted Reinstein tells the story of the little-known heroes who fought segregation in baseball, from communist newspaper reporters to the Pullman car porters who saw to it that black newspapers espousing integration in professional sports reached the homes of blacks throughout the country. Click here.

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.

Register today for Excel Classes – All Levels

Begins October 4

Knowing Excel is a ‘must have’ skill for employers across all industries. Whether a beginner or advanced user, we have the Excel program for you. All classes are 100% Instructor-led Via Zoom and start October 4th. Register today! Click here.

Registration now open for the Dover Turkey Trot

Race is Thursday, November 24 at 8:30am

This year marks the ninth anniversary of the Dover Turkey Trot 5K road race at Garrison Elementary School. The Turkey Trot has become a highly-anticipated Thanksgiving Day tradition. Click here.

Voices from the Cemetery

October 22-23, 10am - 4pm

Join in for a guided tour of Pine Hill Cemetery and meet some of the individuals who call it home, including: the first Dover woman to climb Mt. Washington, two of the first curators of the Woodman Museum, and more! Click here for tickets.

Listen to the latest episode of Full Value

Listen to Sheila Hatch and Kathy Bleirer as they talk to Dover resident Janet Gnall to explore the triangles of life, her diagnosis of MS, what she has learned about herself and how the road less traveled has brought her more than she ever expected. Click here.