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Reach for the Top's 10th Anniversary Art Auction

Thursday, September 26, 5-8pm

Reach for the Top is hosting an exciting event celebrating the 10 year anniversary of providing therapy to children: An art auction featuring work by the children themselves, using art as a therapeutic tool - and allowing them to become citizens of the community and represented artists. We will have local artists from all over the seacoast represented, including host Susan Hanna, with art for sale, raffles, music, appetizers, and a cash bar. Get tickets.

Broadway Junior Revue: "Pure Imagination"

Running through September

27-29, various times

Garrison Players Art Center presents a brand-new revue featuring songs from across MTI's Broadway Junior collection, including everything from Seussical and Shrek The Musical to Disney favorites like Beauty and the Beast and Frozen. This revue is a fun introduction to musical revues for young performers.

Get tickets here.

GFWC National Day of Service

Saturday, September 28,

9am-12pm

Every year, the General Federation of Women's Club (GFWC) holds a National Day of Service and a Food Drive here in the Dover area. All donations collected will be split between the Dover Food Pantry and End 68 Hours of Hunger-Dover. The donation drop off locations are at Shaw's Supermarket in Dover and the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. Click here to

learn more.

Craft Beer Tasting Event at Czar's Brewery

Saturday, September 28,

6-9pm

Twenty-One Senses will host a craft beer tasting fundraiser at The Czar’s Brewery. Enjoy the Czar’s finest offerings while learning how Twenty-One Senses is creating an inclusive community for individuals with invisible disabilities. This event is for participants 21 years or older, and tickets are $50 each. Get tickets here.

STA Golf Open

Tuesday, October 1

Join St. Thomas Aquinas at their upcoming Annual STA Golf Open at Wentworth By The Sea Country Club! Whether you are a seasoned golfer or a beginner, you won't want to miss this! Stay for our post-tournament awards reception, where you can savor a delicious BBQ buffet and cocktails, and enter to win some amazing raffle prizes. This year, they are aiming to raise $50,000 to meet their school's most pressing needs, so every stroke and putt makes a difference. Register here.

UNH Hospitality and Campus Services Job Fair

Tuesday, October 1, 12-4pm

Looking to make your next career move? Hospitality and Campus Service departments are hiring. Hiring managers will be available for one-on-one interviews on the spot. UNH offers flexible and regular schedules, competitive pay, opportunities for promotion, and an easy commute with transportation options. Become a part of the UNH community with a wide variety of career options. Learn more.

Feud Gone Wild

Friday, October 4, 8pm

The Strand is hosting a live R-Rated Family Feud Game Show. Everyone is invited to play, simply add your team to the group selection pot or if you want to play on a randomly selected team, put your name in the individual player pot! From there, our professional host with all the classic bells, whistles and "SURVEY SAYS" shouts as you'd expect in Family-Feud will make sure you have a blast from start to end. The game/answers will be on the big screen for a truly unique and visually awesome night. Get tickets.

Toddlerfest

Through October 6

Now that the big kids are back in school, it’s time to celebrate our youngest visitors. During Toddlerfest, visitors to CMNH can enjoy crafts in our art studio that will stretch those budding fine and gross motor skills. Children and their caregivers will bond over special projects and activities that embrace early literacy development. Learn more about Toddlerfest.

Free Halloween Costume Event: Presented by S.C.A.R.E. NH

Sunday, October 6, 2-4:30pm

S.C.A.R.E. NH will be joining us for a special event. Stop by the Dover Public Library and pick up a free Halloween costume for your child. No swap necessary, just come shop. The organization will also be accepting donations at this event. S.C.A.R.E stands for Secondhand Costume Annual Redistribution Effort, and the organization believes that all families should be able to enjoy Halloween. Learn more here.

Story Pirates at The Music Hall

Sunday, October 6, 2pm

Get ready for Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning The Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience. The Story Pirates believe that all kids are creative geniuses, and they’re ready to prove it with their fast-paced, hilarious and inspiring show for the whole family. Purchase tickets here.

SCORE Seacoast Workshop: Digital Marketing I,

Websites & SEO

Monday, October 7, 12-1pm

Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for a while, this workshop from SCORE Seacoast will help you create an effective website for your small business. You'll learn key factors for a successful website that will enhance your company's image and help convince potential customers to choose your products or services. You'll also learn how to do search engine optimization on your website to bring in more potential customers. Register here.

Modern Square Dancing Class

Monday, October 7, 6-7:30pm

A modern square dance beginner class will be held at First parish Church. Continuing classes take place every Monday. No partner, no experience, and no special clothing are needed. This class is open to the entire community age 12 and up, and is a great way to get exercise and have fun. Click here for information.

Learn Excel at GBCC

Classes start October 8

Whether you are new to Microsoft Excel, a casual spreadsheet user, or experienced with the platform, Great Bay Community College has a course for everyone. Each of these courses offers useful information on how to use Excel based on the user's experience level. Click here to register for a course.

My Best Friend's Wedding at Ogunquit Playhouse

Running through October 27, various times

Ogunquit Playhouse presents the world premiere of this new musical based on the Julia Roberts film of the same name. Julianne Potter has always turned her nose up at romance, which is why she broke up with her longtime boyfriend Michael. All that changes when he announces his engagement and Julianne vows to win him back. But with his perfectly lovely fiancée Kimmy in the way, it’s not as easy as she thought. Get tickets here.

Farmer's Market

Wednesdays, 3-7pm

The Summer Farmer's Market is back for the summer season. This year, the Farmer's Market takes place at a new location: the Jenny Thompson Pool parking lot at Guppey Park in Dover. In addition to the local goods available for purchase, local musicians perform at every market. Click here to learn more.

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