Dover Adult Learning Center Honors Adult Education Heroes
Tuesday, October 29, 4:30-6:30pm
61 Locust Street, Dover
Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Dover Adult Learning Center (DALC) for the unveiling of DALC’s new wall of fame! Dover Adult Learning Center is the regional adult education program for Strafford County, serving 800 youth and adults annually. For over 50 years, DALC has helped thousands of people reach their education and career goals though high school completion, English language skills and job preparation. Join us as we celebrate the heroes who have changed countless lives through hard work and dedication and learn more about the impact of this great program.
For more information, contact Melissa at melissa@dovernh.org.
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Celebrating 30 Years! Atlantic Gymnastics Training Center Enhanced Ribbon Cutting
Monday, November 4, time TBA
10 Progress Drive, Dover
Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Atlantic Gymnastics Training Center's 30 years of business. After opening in 1994, Atlantic Gymnastics has worked with more than 20,000 individuals. Today, Atlantic Gymnastics Training Center has a staff of nearly 40 working with more than 500 students a week at each location.
Please join us in celebrating a cornerstone organization in the Greater Dover Community.
For more information, contact Melissa at melissa@dovernh.org.
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Virtual Morning Mixer
Wednesday, November 6, 8-9am
Virtual
Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce for our virtual November Morning Mixer, hosted by Lydia's House of Hope and sponsored by First Seacoast Bank.
This fast-paced, structured, speed networking program starts promptly at 8am, ensuring participants make it through all stations before the end of the hour.
For more information, contact Melissa at melissa@dovernh.org.
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2024 Seacoast Housing Summit: There Doesn't Go the Neighborhood
Thursday, November 7, 8-10am
Governor's Inn, 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester
Join the Seacoast Chamber Alliance and the Workforce Housing Coalition of Greater Seacoast for this year's Seacoast Housing Summit: There Doesn't Go The Neighborhood.
One of the most pervasive myths around attainable housing options is that they will negatively impact neighborhoods and not fit with existing neighborhood design. As “missing middle housing” continues to gain popularity and communities update their local ordinances, the 2024 Housing Summit will debunk that myth with expert panelists, and local and regional examples.
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Smart Business Series: Take a Stress Break with Resilience & Hope
Wednesday, November 13, 4-6pm
550 Central Avenue, Dover
Ready to Take a Stress Break before the Holiday Season? Ever find yourself feeling stressed at home, work, or during family gatherings? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this workshop is perfect for you.
Join Resilience & Hope for an interactive, holistic experience designed to help you re-center and build resilience this holiday season! Participants will unwind and learn quick, easy strategies to manage stress.
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10 to Watch Awards 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-8pm
The Press Room
77 Daniel Street, Portsmouth
Join Catapult Seacoast for an evening of celebration at the 10 to Watch Awards. An initiative of Catapult Seacoast, the 10 to Watch Awards recognize and celebrate remarkable, hard-working young professionals who live or work in the Seacoast. We'll honor the outstanding young professionals making an impact in the Seacoast community, with a special guest speaker Joanna Kelley and delicious dessert to follow. Don’t miss this chance to network, celebrate, and be inspired.
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Tree Sponsorships Available
Festival of Trees is Friday, December 6, 4-8pm
Rivermill at Dover Landing
Tree Sponsorships for the 15th Annual Festival of Trees are now available.The Chamber will provide the tree and tree stand. Tree sponsors provide all of the decorations, promotional items, and "swag" (gift cards, concert tickets, toys, etc.), all to be auctioned off at the end of the night. There are 35 trees available for sponsorship.
If you are interested in sponsoring a tree, email Jed at jed@dovernh.org for more information.
Festival of Trees is underwritten by Kennebunk Savings.
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PEEK Newsletter
Next issue Thursday, November 7
If you have something to submit to the next edition of PEEK, send it to Emily at emily@dovernh.org by 5pm on Tuesday, November 5
See the October 24 issue here.
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