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Year-End Clean-Up and Planning for 2025
As the year comes to an end, we look forward to what’s to come with the new year. With the end of the year it’s time to tidy up those financial records and prepare for the New Year. Whether you’re tidying up your small business’s records, or just cleaning up your own budget, the end of the year is the perfect time to do it. Here are few tips to help you prepare those books! [Read More]
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Ring in the New Year
Full-Auto Shoot
Saturday, January 4, 11am-4pm
Start 2025 with a bang with Full-Autos, Belt-feds, and Roadkill from Greg and the Morning Buzz at White Birch Armory. We're bringing out the big guns for this one, so don't miss your chance to get behind some historical pieces that only come out for this event. First-time shooters are welcome. 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Get tickets.
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McConnell Center Tour
January 4, 7, 8, 9, various times
Due to renovations, the Dover Public Library has temporarily relocated to the McConnell Center for 2025. Take the chance to familiarize yourself with the space ahead of the February 3 grand opening on one of these tours offered by the library. Tours will meet at the Adult Service desk. There is no registration required, just pick what time works best for you. Learn more.
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Luminescent- Pastels or Mixed Media Course
Four-week course begins on Monday, January 6, 12-2pm
Join Aplomb Gallery in person (limited spots available) or virtually, for a four-week course focused on drawing references featuring a dramatic light source. Using pastels or mixed media, we’ll explore a range of drawing techniques. Each week, we’ll work from different references, enhancing your skills while nurturing a supportive and mindful creative environment. Register here.
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Fire: Pilates (Free Community Class
Monday, January 6, 5:30pm
Fire combines Pilates with strength training for a fun and challenging workout. Class will begin with mat-based Pilates exercises to challenge and strengthen your glutes, abs, inner thighs and hips before moving into low-impact weight training sequences designed to improve balance, stability, coordination and strength. Register here.
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New Year's Resolution:
Do I Want to Start
a Business?
Tuesday, January 7, 10am
Starting a business is something people think about and dream about all during the year, but don't really delve into the mindset of whether they want to do the hard work, the research and put in the time to start a business and make it succeed. This online workshop from Seacoast SCORE will touch on some things to think about and dive into the reality of what it really takes to start a business from scratch and succeed. Register here.
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Exploring Our Way: Sensory Friendly Playtime
Tuesday, January 7, 1-3pm
Exploring Our Way are free low-sensory events designed for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders to allow them to explore the Museum along with their families without the noise, crowds, and stimulation of a typical open day. We limit the number of families who can attend, turn down sounds and lights, provide a quiet zone with sensory activities away from the exhibit floor, and have noise-canceling headphones to borrow. Register here.
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Exhibition on Screen - Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers
January 10-12, various times
The Music Hall presents a film that delves into the heart of Van Gogh’s biography, bringing audiences an intimate view of the artist and revealed uniquely through his letters and in his own words. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionized his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealized spaces and symbolic characters. Get tickets.
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Outside Mullingar
Running through January 10-19, various times
Garrison Players Art Center presents the play Outside Mullingar, written by John Patrick Shanley. Anthony Rielly and Rosemary Muldoon have grown up next to each other on two farms in rural Ireland. Their journey is heartbreaking, funny as hell, and ultimately deeply moving. Outside Mullingar is a celebration of rural life, the indomitable Irish spirit and the belief that love really does conquer all. Click here to purchase tickets.
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The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
Friday, January 10, 8pm
The Machine is coming to the Rochester Opera House. The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. Get tickets.
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Zebra Crossings on Ice Saturday, January 11, 8-10am
Youth with chronic health conditions and their families are invited to join Zebra Crossings at historic Strawbery Banke for a morning of ice skating and community. Overlooking Portsmouth Harbor, the outdoor rink is family friendly and provides adaptive skate equipment, so everyone can enjoy the ice. There is even a fire pit to warm cold fingers and toes.
Learn more.
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Sunday Ukulele Social Series
Sunday, January 12, 2-4pm
The Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group and Milk St. Studios have teamed up to bring back SNHUG's popular Sunday Jam Socials. Everyone will have a chance to play, and if time allows, we'll go around for another round. RSVP here.
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Drawing: Basics and Beyond
Wednesday, January 15,
9am-12pm
SEH Studios Art Gallery is hosting a three-hour drawing workshop with John Shevenell. This hands-on experience teach about lines, shapes, volumes and forms, lights and darks, composition, and the illusion of depth while creating your own still life drawing. Register here.
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Empowering Seniors through Digital Literacy
Wednesdays, January 15-29, 9:30-11am
Empowering Seniors Through Digital Literacy is a basic computer class for seniors. This three-week, in-person class is focused on building essential skills in device usage, internet browsing, and online safety for older adults. Thanks to generous sponsorship from AARP NH, enrollment is free for up to 10 participants. Register here.
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Storytime with the Animals
Wednesday, January 15, 10am
Join Wildlife Encounters as they share their passion for animals, nature and reading. Little animal lovers and parent(s) will join us for reading with a friendly Ambassador Animal, followed by guided animal time and play exploration. Activity may be indoors or outside depending on weather and season. Click here to sign up.
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Winter Farmers Markets
Saturdays, 10am-2pm
Seacoast Eat Local operates Winter Farmers Markets in two locations in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire: Stratham and Rollinsford. All of our vendors make, grow, harvest, catch, or craft 100% of the products they sell at the market. We also have musicians, nonprofits, and other guests to help make the markets fun, community-oriented, and engaging. See the schedule.
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