PEEK Community Events Newsletter

February 26, 2026

Every other week we compile and share a sampling of our members' upcoming events. For our full community events calendar click here .

Free Auriculotherapy

Thursday, February 26, 3 to 5 p.m.

Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, 550 Central Ave., Dover

Want to de-stress before heading home after work? Curious about acupuncture? Come join Resilience & Hope and learn how a mini stress-relieving treatment with just 3 acupuncture points and 15-20 minutes, can work like magic. These free mini-treatments are community-style, which means they can give many people this stress-relieving opportunity at the same time while each person is resting in chairs. No-needle options are also available. Learn more.

Big Screen Pictionary Night

Thursday, February 26, 5 p.m.

Aplomb Gallery, 262 Central Ave., Dover (or via Zoom)

The Aplomb Project is hosting a Pictionary night with players joining both in-person and on Zoom! Draw, guess, laugh, and connect with the Aplomb community.

No art experience needed, sometimes that gives you an edge... no time for details!

Free for members or a suggested donation of $10 per person. Snacks and beverages available for those joining at Aplomb. Free parking in the back off of Kirkland St.

Click here for more information and to register.

Floral Mosaic Workshop

Saturday, February 28, 9 a.m. to noon or 2 to 5 p.m.

SEH Studios Art Gallery, 456 Central Ave., Dover

Decorate a wooden tray to create your own design using pre-cut petals, centers, leaves, and assorted glass pieces. Choose from a selection of trays to create your own mosaic masterpiece.

Enjoy individual attention and three hours of expert instruction from the owner and lead artist of Archer Glass, Jennifer Crete. No experience needed and all materials and tools provided.

Suicide Prevention Training

Thursday, March 5, 5 to 8 p.m.

Dover High School Library, 25 Alumni Drive

We can all play a role in suicide prevention. Learn how to recognize and respond to warning signs and behaviors that may indicate a peer or loved one is experience a mental health crisis. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Register here.

Mugs Make a Difference

Friday, March 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Dover Pottery Studio, 66 Third Street, Dover

Join us for a cozy evening: Select a one-of-a-kind handmade mug to take home, share warm drinks, and enjoy light refreshments with friends and neighbors.

We’ll also be holding raffles throughout the night, so be sure to bring cash to purchase raffle tickets and increase your chances of taking home something special.

Most importantly, all proceeds from the event will go directly to support HAVEN, helping survivors and families through the power of art. Every mug purchased makes a meaningful difference.

Purchase your $30 ticket here.

Cribbage Tournament at Wentworth House

Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.

Colonel Paul Wentworth House, 47 Water Street, Rollinsford

Feeling cooped up by the cold and snow? Take a break from cabin fever with conversation and a classic card game at the annual ARCH cribbage tournament.

All skill ranges are welcome, from beginner to seasoned expert. Guests are invited to come as teams or individuals; solo players will be paired up with partners on the afternoon of the tournament. Registration is at 1 p.m. and play begins at 1:30 p.m. The entry fee is $30 per team or $20 per person, and a cash prize of $50 will be awarded to the tournament champion. Players are also asked to bring some food to share and the beverage of your choice.

Seating is limited so reserve your spot by sending an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com or by calling Mike at 603-817-4545.

For more information visit paulwentworthhouse.org.

Gundalow Company: Special Author Presentation & Book Signing

Saturday, March 7, 1 to 3 p.m.

STAR Theater, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery

Award-winning journalist and best selling author Rinker Buck aims to revolutionize audience perspective about the building of America, from land-based to river-based.

Rinker will highlight the importance of rivers and the flatboats that sailed upon them in American history with stories from his 2022 book, Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure.

Book your tickets here.

Milk St. Studio Community Choir

Monday, March 9, 7 to 9 p.m.

6 Milk St., Dover

Come sing, connect, and build community with Choir Director Jules Ross. Open to all voices and experience levels. No pressure - just joy, collaboration, and great music.

This drop-in style group meets once a month and requires no commitment. The group sings contemporary, two- to four-part arrangements of no specific genre. Sheet music is provide for lyric reference. $10 drop-in fee, or free for key-card members.

Visit Milk St. Studios for more information and their full events calendar.

Wellness & Wonder Series: Decoding Children's Behavior, Part 1

Wednesday, March 11, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The Children's Museum of NH, 6 Washington St., Dover

Explore how temperament, developmental stages, and reinforcement shape the way children act and react. This session helps parents/caregivers make sense of challenging moments and offers practical approaches you can use right away. Presenter: Behavioral Health Provider Gina Apgar, LICSW.

Free, but advance registration is required. Includes pizza dinner and free childcare (for ages 4 and up) during the presentation.