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Community Events
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Historic Walking Tours of Downtown Dover
Saturday, June 1st, 10:30am
GDCC, 550 Central Avenue, Dover
The Downtown Tour
departs from the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Take a guided stroll down Central Avenue and the Central Business District, learn all about the rise and fall of the textile industry and Dover's Black Day while hearing personal tales of Dover's history. To make a reservation, call the Chamber at 603-742-2218 or by email at [email protected].
The Dover Chamber is looking for a tour guide to add to the team. Contact the Chamber to get information about our tour guide training.
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Down to the Sea at the Wentworth House
Saturday, June 1st, 10am-4pm
Sunday, June 2nd, 10am-3pm
Colonel Paul Wentworth House, Water Street, Rollinsford
The summer season at Rollinsford's historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House kicks off with Down to the Sea: The Maritime Heritage of the Piscataqua, a living history timeline of American maritime history, on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. Re-enactors and historians representing maritime life from the 17th through 20th centuries will demonstrate naval rope work and knot tying, naval signaling, maritime food ways, cannon firing, and musket and rifle demos. A full scale replica 18th century whale boat as used by civilians and the military will be on display, along with weapons, uniforms, and other artifacts of naval military history. Hours for the event on Saturday are from 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday hours are 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is $5 for adults; free for children and ARCH members. The Wentworth House is regularly open for tours between 1 and 4 pm on Sundays from June through mid-October. The circa 1701 Wentworth House is located on Water Street in Rollinsford, NH and is maintained by the nonprofit Association for Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH).
www.paulwentworthhouse.org
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Squall Point Open House
Saturday, June 1st, 10am-12pm
Wednesday, June 5th, 3-5pm
2 Washington Street, Picker Building, Suite 213, Dover
Squall Point is dedicated to working with students who have literacy challenges, grades 5-8, by focusing on project-based learning, designing projects to address the needs of the learners and to challenge individual students. Through life experiences, hands-on projects, community involvement, and collective adventures, we support individual success and well-being. Learn more at
www.squallpoint.com or email
[email protected].
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Second Anniversary Party
Sunday, June 2nd, 2-5pm
66 Third Street, Suite 209, Dover (behind Weeksie's)
Celebrating their second year doing business in the Dover community. Join them for training demonstrations, beer tasting for dogs and their humans and tour the facility to get to know the staff that work in daycare, boarding and training. Clients and community are welcome to help them celebrate this special occasion along with vendors and non-profits from the area.
www.k9to5dogtraining.com
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Wine Tasting for Home Buyers
Tuesday, June 11th, 5:30-7:30pm
Dover Wine Company, 458 Central Avenue, Dover
Enjoy an evening out of wine tasting and learning more about what you need to know before buying your first home. Short presentation from professionals, Realtor, Mortgage expert and Home Inspector, followed by open discussions and mingling. Click Here to register for this free event.
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18th Annual Golf Classic to Benefit CAPSC
Friday, June 14th, 8am Shotgun Start
Nippo Lake Golf Club, Barrington
Play for a Day - Make a Difference for a Lifetime! Join CAPSC for a fun day on the golf course for the 18th Annual Jane Cooper Fall and Barbara Spear Golf Classic to benefit Farmington Children's Center - a program of CAPSC and vital resource for low-income and working families in Northern Strafford County! Cost is $500 per Foursome or $125 per player and includes 18 holes with cart, Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction! Shotgun start and Scramble format. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Teams registered by MAY 31st will be entered in to a drawing to receive a FREE FOURSOME! SPONSORSHIP opportunities available at all levels. Complete Registration and Sponsorship information available at
www.straffordcap.org.
This is one of CAPSC's largest fundraisers and they'd love to have the support and representation of Dover Chamber Members through player registrations, corporate sponsorships or silent auction/raffle prizes! Contact Sarah Varney, Director of Advancement with any questions! 603-435-2480 |
[email protected]
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Garrison City FC Golf Tournament
Friday, June 14th, 9am Shotgun Start
Pease Golf Course
Please join Garrison City FC (formally Dover Soccer Association) for their 5th annual golf tournament at Pease. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year! They use the funds to help with soccer scholarships, uniforms, field maintenance and equipment. We hope to see you there! Click Here
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Summer Kick Off Dance
Saturday, June 15th, 8pm-Midnight
551 Foundry Street, Rollinsford
The public is invited to this 21+ dance to kick off the summer. DJ Marc will be spinning tunes from the 50's to today. Food and snacks will be available by donation. $10 donation at the door to get in and a cash bar will be available. Any questions, contact Marc at 603-391-6043.
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10th Annual Father's Day 5K at Margaritas
Sunday, June 16th, 9am
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, Dover
A fundraiser for Goodwin Community Health and Families First, the race will begin at Margaritas in Dover, NH at 9:00 am. Gift cards will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers and the top two male and female finishers in each age group. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and family supports to local residents. Early registration fee is $20 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under; the first 200 registered adults will get a free race tank. Register online at
www.lightboxreg.com
. Proudly part of the Dover Race Series.
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12th Annual Dover Children's Home Charity Golf Tournament
Monday, July 15th, 8am-Shotgun Start
The Links at Outlook, South Berwick ME
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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National Learn To Row Day
Saturday, June 1st, 12-4pm
21 River Street, Dover
Great Bay Rowing is participating in the 18th-annual National Learn to Row Day sponsored by USRowing and Concept2 ld on Saturday, June 1, 2019, 12-4pm at the Dover NH Paddlesports dock on the Cocheco River. Competitive and recreational rowers range in age from under 12 to over 90, so it is never too early or too late to take up the sport. Come join the fun!
www.greatbayrowing.org
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Reduced Cost Acupuncture Session
Through June 30th
251 Central Avenue, #2, Dover
Upright Acupuncture and Wellness is now OPEN! To celebrate, they are offering $40 off the initial 1.5 hour comprehensive acupuncture intake and treatment cost. Contact them at
[email protected] or call (603) 686-8069 for your free consultation and find out how you can benefit from the combination of acupuncture, bodywork, herbal medicine and wellness guidance included in every comprehensive treatment.
www.uprightacupuncture.com
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Registration Open Now for Summer Camps
GirlPowerment-August 5th-8th
Y&M Adventures-August 13th-16th
53 Washington Street, Suite LL100, Dover
For more than 13 years, ChildLight Yoga has been offering unique camps for kids focused on the development of the whole child. Our summer camp counselors are experienced educators and kids' yoga teachers who LOVE, connect with, and inspire children and teens every day. ChildLight Yoga's camp themes and activities are specially chosen for their enriching qualities and alignment with our goal of offering children a fun, empowering, educational, and creativity-boosting camp experience. Children will enjoy a nurturing, supportive, non-competitive atmosphere, will stretch, strengthen and energize their bodies and minds, learn to express themselves creatively and compassionately, practice working cooperatively in large and small groups, be introduced to activities they may not have tried before, learn self-regulation techniques, develop special friendships and have loads of fun!
www.childlightyoga.com
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Belly Fat Blast Challenge~Voted Best on the Seacoast
Our mission is to change the lives of 1,000 women by 2020 and we want to help you get in the best shape of your life, gain confidence you never thought possible, and offer you a community of incredible positive and inspiring ladies that get it.
-Be welcomed like family
-Get coached 3X per a week by the best coaches in the Seacoast
-Get a nutrition program so easy a 10 year old can follow
-Get the support and accountability you need to crush every goal you have ever dreamed of.
Yes we are real, yes we care, yes you will see immediate gratification. If you have never been to a "gym" or have had horrible experiences with trainers and gyms, you found the ONE place to which you will LOVE every second of it!
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Summer Art Classes for Kids and Adults
Starts June 3rd
20 Front Street, Rollinsford
Summer classes, workshops and camps for kids and adults kick off June 3rd at Artstream studios. In June kids and adults can choose one or more classes in their "Art Sampler" programs on Mondays. Adult Clay classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-9
p.m. In
July they are offering Art Camps for kids and an Art Lab for adults. For more information or to register call 603-516-8500 or check out their website at
www.artstreamstudios.com.
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AIT (Author In Training) Camps
June 24-28 and July 22-29, 9am-12pm
Amity Publications, 37 Rogers Run, Barrington
A one week morning camp that offers a creative and fun way for children to learn the importance of reading and writing. AITs will write and publish a children's book. Skills addressed: reading, writing, math, vocabulary and collaboration. Only four AITs per week.
www.amitypublications.com
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Summer Theatre Camp
Starts June 24th
RPAC, 32 North Main Street, Rochester
The Rochester Opera House is gearing up for another summer of theatre camp. The camps are held at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center (32 North Main Street) and open to kids of all ages and abilities. Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com/camp to learn more about the Summer Theatre Camps. The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) is located at 32 North Main Street, Rochester, NH.
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Art Camp
July 22nd-26th, July 29th-August 2nd
Museum of Art, UNH Campus
The Museum of Art's annual Summer Art Camp classes include drawing, painting, ceramics, digital photography, and mixed media. Art camp is offered as a DAY camp for students grades 2-12. Class offerings are from 9am-noon and 1pm-4pm. Tuition and fees vary depending on the grade level and art media. Classes offered to students, grades 2-8, are designed to teach fundamental skills and encourage exploration of creativity. Classes offered to High school students, grades 9-12, are designed to offer in-depth exploration and concentration to a specific medium(s). Art Camp will be offered July 22 - 26 and July 29- August 2, 2019. Class offerings and registration is open now. www.unh.edu/youthprograms
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Golf Analysis
Dover Physical Therapy
273 Locust Street, Suite 202, Dover
Come to Dover Physical Therapy for a golf analysis by Matthew Carrico PT. This program involves an assessment of swing mechanics and biomechanics, physical fitness, movement quality, current health and a client history. Once assessed the results will create a plan unique for the individual golfer.
www.dovernhpt.com
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Try a FREE class at Orangetheory Fitness in Dover!
865A Central Avenue, Dover
We are a five zone heart rate based interval training one hour workout led by nationally certified coaches. Work for 1 hour and burn up to 36 hours after your workout! Call the studio at 603-466-7486 to schedule your first free class! (Local residents only)
www.orangetheoryfitness.com
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Check Out 9Round in Somersworth
The 9Round fitness program is effective, convenient, fun and includes everything you need to help you achieve your health and fitness goals!
The 30-minute, kickboxing themed workout is a full-body workout, incorporating aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training.
There are no class times at 9Round. As soon as you arrive, you start your workout.
A trainer is ALWAYS included with your workout at no additional cost.
Workouts change daily, so you never get bored and always work out different muscles in different ways.
The first workout is free!
Call us today to schedule your first time workout at 603-609-7500 or go onto website to schedule a time that works for you. We're located at 160A Tri-City Plaza in Somersworth.
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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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June Specials from Go Foto Yourself New England
Enjoy a discount of 10% for active and retired military, veterans, police, fire, EMS, correction workers, nurses and teachers.
We will be working with NESTTD, New England Society for the Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation. NESTTD provides a community for professionals who understand the profound effects of severe and prolonged trauma and who share an excitement about learning new developments in this rapidly expanding field. The bring new information, classes and workshops to individuals suffering from trauma and anxiety disorders. For every event booked during June, a donation will be made to this organization.
www.gofotoyourselfnewengland.com
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June Specials from Pinewood Laser & Spa
Laser Hair Removal - Save with packages
Package of 3 get 1/2 treatment for FREE
Package of 6 get 1 1/2 treatments for FREE
Body contouring 60 minute treatment $1200 FREE Consultations available
Reiki
Book and complete two 60 minute treatments, get the 3rd treatment half price
All 3 treatments must be done in June
60 minute treatment $50, 30 minute treatment $25
Click Here to schedule your appointment online or call 603-841-2306.
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No Dental Insurance? We have you covered!
No dental insurance? Here at Belknap Dental we have you covered with our in house loyalty program. For a low monthly cost you receive two dental cleanings, exams, x-rays and emergency visits. Give our office a call to learn more about this great oral health program at 603-742-4735 or visit us online at
www.belknapdental.com
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Dr. Ramdev Offers CT Guided Dental Implants
Have you ever considered having a dental implant? Here are some great reasons why patients are using CT guided dental implants.
- Natural looking and feeling tooth replacement
- Renewed self-esteem, since implants restore your ability to talk more freely, making you less self-conscious, more "whole", more confident
- Stable teeth instead of dentures, improving speech, taste and chewing ability
- Support and strengthening of weak remaining teeth
- Prevention of bone shrinkage and facial changes after tooth loss
Dr. Ramdev call our office at 603-742-4123 or visit us online at
www.drramdev.com.
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Local Dining & Club Music Listings
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Thompson Tavern
Stanley Cup Final, game 3, Saturday, June 1st. Starting at 8pm, get your seat early. Beer specials during all the New England games. Roof top deck is open!
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Thompson's 2nd Alarm
Join us on Wednesday, June 5th for a 4-Course dinner with Banfi wine pairings featuring Mike Sullivan, a Banfi Ambassador. Limited seating available, make your reservation today! (603) 842-5596.
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Patty B's
Congratulations Graduates of 2019!
Come celebrate with us at Patty B's! Call us to make a reservation today!
Check out our website and sign up for our newsletter @
pattybs.com
and c
heck us out on
Facebook
and Instagram
for updates, specials, and upcoming events. Join our email list so you won't miss a thing!
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2 Home Cooks
2 Home Cooks is pleased to offer fabulous space to host your breakfast or lunch business meetings. We are also offer a wide variety of catering options for your bridal showers, baby shows, birthday or office parties. Our fresh made to order open concept kitchen is always whipping up daily specials. Make sure to visit us for Fish Fry Fridays and of course our house made soups! Dine in or take out
(603) 842-5463
. We are conveniently located across from the Dover Parking Garage and Police station. Remember weekends are always FREE to park!
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Happy Hour at Blue Latitudes
3:30-5:30pm
Special Food Menu Available
Tuesday~$7 Signature drinks available
Wednesday~$3 pints of draft beer
Thursday~half off bottles of wine
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Outlook Tavern Restaurant at The Links at Outlook Golf Course-OPEN YEAR ROUND
The Outlook Tavern Restaurant offers a great atmosphere with a full dining room & bar area. Enjoy the Tavern menu and daily specials. Located in The Links Pro Shop building on the golf course in S. Berwick, ME. Prime Rib Special- Friday & Sat after 5pm Only $18.
Happy Hours Wed- Sunday 3-6pm.
Off- Season: Open Wed & Thurs. 3-8pm Fri-Sat 11-9pm Sunday 11-6pm. Located at
310 Portland Street, South Berwick, ME. Call 207-384-GOLF(4653) or visit our website.
www.OutlookTavern.com
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Community Information
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Seeking Garden Tenders
The Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens depends on volunteers to help maintain and tend to the gardens enjoyed by the public each year. More volunteers are needed to help tend to the gardens in 2019. Tasks include spring and fall clean-up of garden beds and monthly visits to tidy up the gardens. Volunteers can adopt specific areas. To become a volunteer, email [email protected], visit joeparksgarden.org or give Elizabeth Fischer a call at 603-817-1843. The Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens is located between 400 Central Avenue and Chestnut Street, along the banks of the Cocheco River, and forms a series of beautiful gardens filled with wildflowers, unique rhododendrons, mountain laurel, hostas, daylilies, and countless other plants, many relocated from Joe Parks' own gardens.
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The Art Center is Now Available to Rent for Your Special Occasion!
The Art Center is a unique venue in Dover, NH. Started at the end of 2017, by Rebecca Proctor of RSP Studio, it has become home to a number of working full and part-time artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, poets, musicians and writers. Rebecca conceived of the Art Center as a unified artistic endeavor, so it has not only been used as a working art studio but also as a gallery, theater and a m
usical venue. Now it is time to bring even more events to the Art Center; your events! The Art Center common space of over 2,000 square feet is now available for private rental. Imagine your special event taking place surrounded by a beautiful gallery, showcasing the work of artists of every generation and medium. Imagine your guests mingling with real artists working in their studios. What a unique, interesting and fun experience they will have! Cocktail tables available and included in your booking rate. Call today and schedule a tour of the Art Center in Dover, NH to see what this exceptional location can provide for your next special event!
Social Events, Professional Mixers, Cocktail Parties, Holiday Parties, Small Ensemble Performances
Rental rate up to 4 hours $700, Special Introductory Rate (Book by May 31, 2019) $500
* Book now to reserve your special date before it's gone!
Catering available by The White Apron.
www.theartcenterdover.com
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Looking to Improve Your Career Skills?
Portsmouth and Rochester Campuses
Check out Great Bay Community College's Business and Training Center's short-term, non-credit courses! Upcoming classes include: Microsoft Excel, Non-profit classes; Supervision and Communication classes and Introduction to Solidworks, and more!
www.greatbay.edu/courses/business-training/
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Caring for the Caregiver~
Dementia
Support Group
Second Tuesday of the Month, 10-11am
Fourth Thursday of the Month, 1-2pm
Fourth Saturday of the Month, 11am-12pm
35 Pointe Place, Dover
Take Care of Yourself!
Join others caring for a loved one with dementia,
and the dementia professionals at Spring Village at Dover for:
- Emotional Support
- Socializing
- Educational Materials
- New Ideas
Related to ALL forms of dementia at any stage of the journey. www.springvillagedover.com
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Registration is Open!
Portsmouth and Rochester Campuses and Online
As New Hampshire's leading public provider of online education, we empower students to balance the responsibilities of work and family while earning an associate, bachelor's or master's degree.
While most of your courses will take place online, there are select on-campus classes at each of our locations, including Rochester and Portsmouth, where you'll find a supportive team that can help you apply and enroll. View our course schedule online at https://www.granite.edu/become-a-student/course-schedule/
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Bingo to Support Triangle Club
Sunday Games run 12-3pm, Doors Open at 10am
Tuesday Games run 6-9pm, Doors Open at 4pm
Dover Bingo, 887B Central Avenue, Dover
All proceeds go to the Triangle Club in Dover! The Triangle Club is a chemical-free meeting house for those seeking recovery from substance misuse disorders. Join us for a fun BINGO experience while helping support the go-to chemical-free meeting space for recovering people in the Seacoast! Visit
www.doverbingo.com
for more information.
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Bring Your Business to Central Avenue
Bring your business to one of the most conveniently located properties in Dover. Central Avenue is a short walk from the heart of downtown with excellent signage and free parking. Interior has been newly renovated with updated fixtures, carpet, wood flooring and paint. Flexible floor plans perfect for any professional office user start at 987 SF. Please contact Catie Medeiros for more information or to arrange a tour -
[email protected] or (603) 570-9088.
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Pointe Place is Now Leasing
Pointe Place is now leasing brand new 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Our apartments have granite counter-tops, tile bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and are pet friendly. Currently we are offering 1 month free rent with a signed 13 month lease.
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