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Community Eventsevents

SSA Hosting New England 14-Under Group Championships

Wednesday, July 23rd to Saturday, July 26th
The Seacoast Swimming Association is hosting the New England 14-Under Age Group Championships at Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool.
Upcoming Events at the Cochecho Arts Festival
All Cochecho Arts Festival events are free of charge and open to the public.  For more information visit www.CochechoArtsFestival.org and Facebook!
Raitt Homestead Farm Museum

19th Annual Eliot Antique Tractor & Engine Show

Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th
The 19th Annual Eliot Antique Tractor & Engine Show is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Raitt Homestead Farm Museum.  There will be hundreds of farming displays, tractors, engines, demonstrations, tractor parades and more. 

HOOPLA Festival and Touch-a-Truck

Sunday, July 27th, 10:00am to 6:00pm
The 4th Annual HOOPLA Festival, sponsored by STUDiO Streetwear, will take place at Woodman Park in Dover. New this year is a Touch-a-Truck exhibit that offers cars, trucks, and more for kids to explore!  There will be local artists, food vendors, FREE bounce house, a back-to-school fashion show presented by Macy's and of course, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellnessrec
Harbor Cruises

Portsmouth Harbor Wine Cruise

Thursday, July 24th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Cruise the Portsmouth Harbor while sipping wine and learning from CSW Carla Snow with Portsmouth Harbor Cruises! This hour and a half cruise is a very fun and relaxing way to try new wines, meet new people or just put your feet up and watch the world go by!  Call (603) 436-8084 for more information.
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Guided Walking Tours of Historic Dover

Saturdays through September 13th, 10:30am
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce offer Guided Walking Tours of Historic Dover on Saturday mornings this summer.  Tours begin at the Dover Chamber and will leisurely stroll through Dover's Historic Downtown.  There will be numerous stops along the way where a guide will point out places of interest, offer historical perspective, and share stories and anecdotes about the people, places and events that have helped shape Dover.  Reservations are recommend and can be made by calling (603) 742-2218.

Colossal Construction Day at Children's Museum of NH

Saturday, July 26th, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Calling all young architects and builders!  The Children's Museum of NH will be celebrating Colossal Construction Day, with a variety of building challenges for all ages.  There is no extra charge as all activities are included in the museum's regular price of admission.
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.

Featured Artist Event at The Dover Color Bar

Saturday, July 26th, 4:00pm to 7:00pm

The Dover Color Bar will be hosting their first ever Featured Artist event with renowned photographer, David Mendelsohn.  The event will include complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.  Call (603) 842-4695 with any questions.

This Week's Home Games with the Seacoast Mavericks

The Works

Registration Now Open for The Works Soccer Camp

July 28th through August 1st, 9:00am to 4:00pm
The Works Family Health & Fitness Center will be hosting Summer Soccer Camp with Dover coach, Connie Roy.  Players will participate in skill drills, team work, scrimmages, sportsmanship, character building, and of course free swim time!  Call (603) 742-2163 o register.
Garrison Players Musical Theatre Camp at Garrison Players
July 28th through August 15th, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Garrison Players Youth Education is offering Musical Theatre Camp.  This three week camp is for children in grades 3rd through 7th.  For more information or to register call (603) 516-4919. 

Baby Sleep Class for Tired Parents

Monday, July 28th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Join Dover Doula for Baby Sleep Class for Tired Parents.  Learn strategies to help your baby sleep in longer and daytime and nighttime stretches.  This program will be held at the brand new ChildLight Yoga studio!

Parade of Sail 2014

Friday, August 1st

Join Gundalow Company and be part of the Sail Portsmouth's Parade of Sail to welcome the tall ships the Lynx and the Mystic to Portsmouth.  Sail down the Piscataqua River with these beautiful sail vessels.  You are welcome to bring a picnic and beverages of your choice on this sail.  Click here to purchase tickets.

Rachel's Race 5K Walk/Run

Saturday, August 2nd, 9:00am, Henry Law Park

Holy Rosary Credit Union is proud to sponsor Baby Rachel's Legacy and the 3rd annual Rachel's Race 5K Walk/Run in memory of Rachel, who was diagnosed with Anencephaly.  This is a family friendly event with a Kids Fun Run 50 yard dash, baby remembrance ceremony, silent auction, raffles, 50/50, live music and refreshments after the race!

Horns, Horses, Handprints and Lilies at Mill Gallery

Through August 31st
The work of artist John Arens will be on display at The Gallery at Washington Street Mills  The public is welcome to visit the gallery located on the 3rd Floor West in the Picker Suites.
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Shopping, Sales & Specialsshop

The Traveling Boutique Comes to Wentworth Home

Thursday, July 24th, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Wentworth Home will be hosting The Traveling Boutique.  If you are not familiar with the Traveling Boutique, they are a wonderful service that combines years of experience in the senior healthcare field with a very specific need - the ability for seniors to shop in their own homes!
Farmers' Market Listings: Farmers Market

Massage Special at Bellaviso

Through the month of July get $10 off any massage at Bellaviso Salon & Salon.  Call (603) 740-1978 to schedule your appointment. 

Eat Farm to Table. Support Pets in Need.  Enjoy the Great Outdoors.

Offer Valid July 1st through July 31st
Receive 10% off Pet Pendant Jewelry OR donate the 10% to Cocheco Valley Humane Society. PLUS - Spend $200 or more on a purchase of merchandise and qualify to win a bike from Philbrick's Sports$50 to the Dover Farmers' Market.  Come on by and see what's happening in July at Jewelry Creations!  (603) 749-3129. Don't forget to join the events on Facebook!
Remember All Those Tri-City Memories 
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is now selling Tri-Cities Memories.  The photo-based, hard-cover book, presented by Foster's Daily Democrat, documents Dover, Rochester and Somersworth from 1800 through 1939.  For more information call (603) 742-2218.
July Promotions & Summer Sales Event at My Liege My Liege
July 14th through July 31st
Stop into My Liege Salon & metroSpa for great summer savings:
  • Purchase any 1 product, receive 10% off
  • Purchase any 2 products, receive 15% off
  • 3 or more products, receive 20% off
  • All Specialty Massage & Dermologica Skin Treatments, 10% off
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Local Dining & Club Music Listingsdining
Everyday, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Happy Hour - $3 drafts and 1/2 priced apps!
Monday $5 Specialty Martinis & Margaritas
Tuesday Twin Lobster Dinner $18.95 & Buck-a-Shuck - $1 oysters
WednesdayLadies Night - 1/2 priced food menu and live music with Tim Theriault
Thursday All You Can Eat Fish Tacos & Fish and Chips - $12.95
Sunday Family Night - Kids 12 and under eat free with each entree purchased 
 This Week at Sonny's Tavern
  • Thursday, July 24th - Late Night DJ Party
  • Friday, July 25th - David Bowie Digital Slideshow with Joe Stevens
  • Saturday, July 26th - Mike Bell and the Movies
  • Sunday, July 27th - Sonny's Jazz Series with Eric Klaxton
  • Monday, July 28th - Zach's Trivia Night
  • Tuesday, July 29th - Soggy Po Boys
  • Wednesday, July 30th - Local Music Wednesday with Redtail Hawk
This Week at the Orchard Street Chop Shop
Tuesday - One Buck Shuck - $1 oysters on the 1/2 shell until they are gone!  On the Terrace and at the Bar only.

Wednesday - Wild Game Wednesday - Every Wednesday night we will feature at least 2 exotic wild game dishes.

Thursday - Gentleman's Night - Complimentary cigars and Scotch specials for the guys with $10 food or drink purchases.

Friday - Funk-a-Delic Fridays - Live music at the Top of the Chop.  No cover charge.

The Summer Series at The Governor's Inn
Live Music at The Dover Brickhouse Dover Brickhouse
Friday, July 25th - Harsh Armadillo
Saturday, July 26th - Ape the Grim
Sunday, July 27th, 9:00am - Singer/Songwriter Brunch
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Community Informationinfo
Over 30 Positions Available with BONNEY Staffing Center
BONNEY Staffing Center has over 30 positions available in the Seacoast and Southern Maine including 1st and 2nd shift Assemblers and Machine Operators.  For more information stop into their office at 2 International Drive, Suite 123 in Portsmouth or call (603) 430-2121.  Check Facebook for current job openings.
Join Imago Dei Church in Great Backpack Giveaway
August 2nd

Imago Dei Church is looking for sponsors and donors to help fill over 100 backpacks with school supplies to be donated to children of Dover.  If you want to donate or have questions, please contact Nathan Wainwright at (317) 385-5886 or pastornathan@theimagodei.com.

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