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FSB logo resized Limited Tickets for $10,000 Sweepstakes 
Friday, May 2nd, 6:00pm, Garrison Wing Conference Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Just a few tickets remain for the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce's annual Sweepstakes & Auction.  This year's event will include a dinner buffet catered by UNOs, cash bar, silent auctions, giveaways and ten cash prizes, with the grand prize recipient going home with $10,000!  Make sure to purchase your tickets in advance, as this event is limited to 250 total tickets to assure attendees 25:1 odds of winning cash!  Sweepstakes & Auction is underwritten by Federal Savings Bank.
Dover Pride Clean Up Day Scheduled For May 10th
Saturday, May 10th, 8:00am to 12:00pm
Dover Main Street welcomes all to attend Dover Pride Clean Up Day.  In particular, Middle School students participating in the Clean Up will receive a ticket to submit to their homerooms - the top two homerooms win a free Orange Leaf Yogurt!  Dover Pride Clean Up Day is underwritten by Centrix Bank.  Click here for more information.
Upcoming Events with the Dover Race Series
Make sure to register for these Dover Race Series (sponsored by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital) events.  For more information on the Series, click here.
Chamber Hosting Sate of the City
Friday, May 16th, 7:30am to 9:30am, McConnell Center Cafe
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to attend their annual State of the City. Come hear Dover's city leaders' vision and priorities for the upcoming year at this annual breakfast event.  Please bring your questions and engage in a lively discussion with Dover's municipal leaders.  Register in advance.  This program is sponsored by Public Service of New Hampshire.
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Bowl to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Seacoast during 2014 Stars & Strikes Bowl for Kids' Sake.
  • Thursday, May 1st, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Portmouth Bowl-O-Rama
  • Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Portmouth Bowl-O-Rama
  • Saturday, May 10th, 10:00am to - Dover Bowl 
Dollar Deal Night at Children's Museum
Friday, May 2nd, 5:30pm to 8:00pm
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire will host their monthly Dollar Deal Night. The entire museum is open for special evening hours and visitors pay just $1 per person admission thanks to funding support from Citizens Bank.
Something About Spring at artstream
Friday, May 2nd, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Something about Spring, an exhibition of paintings and mixed media from Susan Schwake will be on display at artstream during Friday's Art Walk. The public is warmly welcomed to enjoy lively conversation and refreshments during the opening. Susan will be signing her latest book 3D Art Lab for Kids and answering questions about her work. For more info call (603) 516-8500
Garrison Players Garrison Players Arts Center Presents "Harvey"
Various show times: May 2nd through May 17th
A six-foot rabbit has been spotted in Rollinsford!  The Garrison Players present the classic American comedy Harvey by Mary Chase.  The Pulitzer Prize-winning play has been adapted for film and television, most famously the movie starring James Stewart.  Purchase your tickets at the door, by calling (603) 750-4ART or online. 
CMNH Hosting 5K and Fun Run
Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00am
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire will be holding their Annual 5K Road Race and Children's Fun Run. The 5K Race is the first race in the Seacoast Road Race Series and starts and finishes in front of the museum.  Register in advance.
Membership Open House at Woodman Museum
Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Woodman Museum Trustees will host a Membership Open House for all current 2014 museum members and invite new members to sign up during the event.  Special member only tours will be given in the Keefe House, Robert Whitehouse Library and the new carriage barn exhibit. This is an opportunity to see the new exhibits that have been prepared for the 2014 season and tour the 1675 garrison house.  The 98 year old Woodman is a traditional early 20th century style natural science, local history and art museum and is one of the oldest historic attractions in the Seacoast.
Yoga For Birth with ChildLight Yoga & Dover Doula 
Saturday, May 3rd 2:00pm
Prepare for the big day with ChildLight Yoga and Yoga for Birth Workshop for pregnant women and their labor support partners with Dover Doula, Darcy Sauers. Click here for more information and to register. ChildLight Yoga also offers prenatal yoga classes for expecting women on Tuesdays and Sundays! 
Afternoon Tea at the Castle
Saturday, May 3rd, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church will be holding a Tea Party for adults and children alike.  There will be 7 courses of food, live music and raffles.  Host a table or come with family and friends. For more information call (603) 742-3155.
Bon Jovi Tribute at Rochester Opera House
Saturday, May 3rd, 7:00pm
Bon Jersey, the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute band, will be performing at the Rochester Opera House.  Make sure to purchase your tickets in advance. 
Cycle the Seacoast with American Lung Association
Sunday, May 4th
Join the American Lung Association for the 5th anniversary Cycle the Seacoast. Enjoy this at-your-own-pace ride with route options of 25, 50 and 100 miles along the New Hampshire Seacoast. Your ride will end at Redhook Brewery and you will be welcomed by great beverages and food from Flatbread Co. and Olive Garden, along with massage therapists to work out those tight muscles. Click here to register.
Foster Parent Information Night at CVHS CVHS

Sunday, May 4th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm 

Cocheco Valley Humane Society is looking for foster parents! Every year, the shelter is overflowing with pregnant cats and kittens in need of foster homes until they are ready for adoption. Thanks to foster care volunteers, the shelter is able to save more lives! At this special information meeting, you'll have the chance to meet staff members involved in the program and hear first-hand from current volunteers about their experiences. Please sign up for this meeting by contacting Mary Goyette at volunteerc@cvhsonline.org or calling (603) 749-5322 ext. 111.

Spring Open House at Dermatology & Skin Health

Thursday, May 8th, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Dermatology & Skin Health will be holding their first open house of 2014. There will be amazing savings on cosmetic procedures, and spa appointments! Also, live demonstrations and raffles. This will be a night to remember! 

A Downtown Abbey Inspired Evening
Friday, May 9th & Saturday, May 10th, 6:00pm
Experience a fun filled night at the Silver Fountain Inn as they host a Downtown Abbey inspired dinner complete with a performance by Vagabonds Production. 1920s dress is recommended!
CATA Holding 4th Annual Benefit Auction
Friday, May 9th, 6:30pm to 10:00pm, Portsmouth Brewery 
Celebrate National Charter School Week by joining the Cocheco Arts & Technology Academy, for their 4th Annual Benefit Auction. Be part of this fun-filled fundraising event featuring hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, live music, raffles, art, and a live & silent auction. Tickets are available in person at the CATA Front Office or online. Enjoy a fine evening of entertainment while supporting the students and faculty of Dover's very own local Charter School.  For more information call (603) 742-0700.
Half Marathon on Lake Winneipesaukee 
Saturday, May 10th, 8:00am
Challenge yourself at the Big Lake Half Marathon, a 13.1 mile course along Lake Winneipesaukee in Alton Bay.  The post-race party will include Smuttynose, Jordan's Ice Cream, pizza and more!  Register in advance.
Music in the Air at DALC
Ah, spring is in the air and so is music! The Dover Adult Learning Center has several upcoming classes to help you find your inner bard. Beginning Guitar starts on May 6 and will help you learn basic chords as well as how to read chord charts so that you can look up your favorite songs on the internet and play along. Our Harmonica Workshop teaches you basic techniques and how to play a song; this two-hour class is being held on May 8. And Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on May 7 gives you the secrets of the trade in just a few hours, for years of musical enjoyment! Please call 742-1030 or go to www.doveradultlearning.org for more information and to register.
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Atlantic House Inn Open for the Season!
Thursday, May 1st
Be the first people to the beach! Stay at the Atlantic House Inn during the opening weeks. Reserve a Spacious Suite or Deluxe Hotel room May 1, 2014 to May 15, 2014 at a 25% discount!  Promotional Code is "Mayday".  Offer valid through May 8, 2014.  Make your reservations now!
Online Auction Benefits SEED
May 2nd, 8:00am to May 16th, 10:00pm
The Seacoast Educational Endowment of Dover (SEED) will launch its Innovation In Bloom, an online auction to support excellence in Dover's public schools.  The two week online auction will feature dozens of one-of-a-kind experiences and items.  All proceeds raised will go to funding educator grant proposals.
James & Company Offering Free Kayak Raffle
Winner Announced: Friday, May 9th, 11:30am at Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
In celebration of their second year in business, James & Company Insurance Strategies & Solutions, is offering a FREE - NO OBLIGATION raffle to NH Residents. WIN a NEW Pelican Kayak!  Visit Facebook for more information.  To enter go to www.jamesandcompanyllc.com and in the Request for Information area select "KAYAK RAFFLE" (NH Residents ONLY). All entries must be received no later than May 7th 2014.
Attention All Moms!
As you know Mother's Day is just around the corner. As much as moms LOVE handmade gifts from little ones, don't overlook handmade gifts by talented & gifted local artists!  Starting today, stop into Pear Tree Gift to create a Wish List of items you would like for Mother's Day. That way, when your nearest and dearest are ready to shop for you they'll know exactly what to buy!
HR Managers - MG Print and Promotions is here to help YOU! 
Tell MG Print and Promotion your department goals. They may be increased safety, better attendance or employee retention. MG Print and Promotion will show you how promotional products can help you implement those goals. They can even show you real world results of how you could cut your liability insurance premiums!  Want to learn more? Email Jim at jim@mgprintandpromotions.com or give him a call at (603) 534-1726.
This Week at PagePro Wireless PagePro Wireless

APPs Of THE WEEK - "HP ePrint", "Epson iPrint", and "Brother iPrint" - All 3 apps make it so you can print from your smartphone directly to your HP Printer, Epson Printer, or Brother Printer over your wireless network!  (Your printer must be wireless capable.)

Sales of the Week

1) Sprint WILL PAY ANY EARLY TERMINATION FEES IF YOU SWITCH! from a competing service provider. (this offer expires 5/8/2014).  Great new plans! $0 down for the newest smartphones, no contract, and create groups to drive your price down to as low as $25 a month!

2) Please call today and see if we can save you money.  Just get us a copy of your existing bill and we will take a look for you.

3) For existing Sprint customers you can UPGRADE EARLY for a limited time, and save money on the new plans!

Please call 603-749-5600, or visit www.PageProWireless.com for further information.  "Like" PagePro Wireless on Facebook and get a lifetime 10% discount on accessories!

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Local Dining & Club Music Listingsdining
Orchard Street Chop Shop Celebrates 10 Years!
Thursday, May 1st
Celebrate at the Orchard Street Chop Shop's 10 Year Anniversary Party!  There will be $3 drafts, $5 martinis, complimentary light appetizers and live music!  The Chop Shop will also be open on Mother's Day for a Buffet Brunch from 11:00am to 3:00pm.  Make reservations by calling (603) 749-0006.
Live Music at The Dover Brickhouse Dover Brickhouse
Thursday, May 1st - John Murphy
Friday, May 2nd - Supermachine
Saturday, May 3rd - String Theory
Sunday, May 4th - Jazz Brunch with Jim Dozet
Support Adopt A Spot at 7th Settlement
Sunday, May 4th, 11:00am to 10:00pm
Dover Main Street invites the public and stakeholders to 7th Settlement Brewery for a Community Benefit fundraiser for the Adopt-A-Spot program. 7th Settlement Brewery will donate 5% of proceeds throughout the day to Dover Main Street.  From 11:00am to 2:00pm, Dover Main Street will host a raffle of items donated by downtown businesses and distribute information on how to sign up for Adopt-A-Spot locations.
This Week at Sonny's Tavern
  • Friday, May 2nd, 9:00pm - Jodi Duston, DJ Night
  • Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00pm - Sneeze/Notches
  • Sunday, May 4th, 7:00pm - Sonny's Jazz Series
  • Monday, May 5th, 8:00pm - Zach's Trivia Night
  • Tuesday, May 6th, 9:00pm - Soggy Po' Boys
  • Wednesday, May 7th, 9:00pm - Local Music Wednesday with 5-18-13
kelleys
Thursday, May 1st - Deck, Deck, Deck..The Deck Opens!
Friday, May 2nd, 9:00pm - Lost Articles
Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00pm - Richard James & The Name Changers
This Week at 7th Settlement
  • Sunday, May 4th, 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Brewery Tours
  • Tuesdays - Community Cash Night - 25% off your entire bill when paid in cash or with Dover Dollars
  • Wednesdays, 8:00pm to 10:00pm - Hump Day Trivia with Phil
Tickets Now on Sale For Flag Hill 10th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, May 17th, 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Calling all Flappers, gangsters, dapers and dames! Tickets are now on sale for the 10th anniversary celebration of Flag Hill Distillery.  This 1920s style party will feature hand crafted giggle waters, specialty cocktails, delicious food and a DJ that will help attendees Charlestown the night away. Purchase tickets in advance by calling (603) 659-2949.  **Special Offer for subscribers to Dover Peek at the Week: Reserve 4 tickets for the price of 3! **
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Community Informationinfo
Finish The Fight Against Breast Cancer!

The American Cancer Society is currently looking for volunteers, participants, committee members, and sponsors to help support the 2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Dover on October 18th. The walk is expected to have over 800 participants, who will all walk in a non-competitive 3 mile event at Henry Law Park to help raise funds to find a cure against cancer. Please contact George Samaras at (603) 471-4113 or at George.Samaras@cancer.org if you are interested or have any questions.

The Seacoast Mavericks Need Your Help!
Do you love baseball? Are you interested in helping to shape a young adult's career, potentially a professional baseball career?  If you answered yes to these questions, you are the perfect candidate to be a Seacoast Mavericks host family!  Players are due to arrive at the beginning of June and stay until Mid-August.  All players are aspiring professional baseball players and have the chance to live on the Seacoast this summer to showcase their baseball skills.  Click here for more information.
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