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September 24th
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Community Events
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 Seacoast Irish Fest!
September 27th, 12pm-6pm
Tickets for Seacoast Irish Fest are on sale now and can be ordered in advance for $15 online or purchased at the Dover Chamber of Commerce and Nicole's Hallmark in Downtown Dover. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate the day of the event for $20. Kids 12 and under are admitted free of charge. There is also the opportunity to become a Friend Of The Festival and receive 2 general admission tickets, 2 Commemorative T Shirts, a listing in the program and more!
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Toddlerfest at Children's Museum of New Hampshire
September 13th through September 28
Children's Museum of NH fourth annual Toddlerfest takes place during the last two weeks of September and includes different activities and special guests each day, culminating with the museum's 31st birthday celebration on Sunday, September 28. And for the adults...
September SheBang
Saturday September 20, 7pm-10pm
This celebration will include cocktails, food, and live music by The Spectras! This will be The Spectras last performance! Get your tickets today! This event will sell out!
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October 1st, 133 Brock Street, Rochester, 4:30pm-7pm
Join HRCU for an educational Home Buyers' Fair! Free and open to the public, this fair will acquaint you with the home buying process or update you if it has been a while since you've purchased a home. Numerous Experts will be on-hand to answer all your home buying questions. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. To RSVP, please call (603) 332-6840. Any questions, please call Kim Lindquist at (603) 509-1260.
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Saturday, September 20th, 10am-2pm
Meet their vets/staff and explore their clinic. They will be there rain or shine and all are welcome (no admission!)
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Dover Professional Firefighters Local 1312 and Dover Professional Fire Officers Local 2909 are partnering with Operation Warm. They are committed to providing brand-new winter coats for at least 200 local children. Please join them in their fight against poverty: Donate here and attend:
Fundraiser # 1 will be held at the Thirsty Moose Taphouse at 83 Washington Street on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 from 6-9pm. 10% of the proceeds from the night during that time period will be donated to the fundraiser. Door prizes and a bracelet system upon entry for discounted drinks are in the works at this time. Please come out and join them for this family event.
Fundraiser # 2 will be held at Dover Bowl on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 11am-1pm. $100 per team, max of 5 people per team. The owner has offered to shut down the facility for them to use exclusively during this time period with all proceeds going towards Operation Warm. If they can sell out this event we have the potential to raise upwards of $2200-$2600 with this one event!
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Once a diagnosis with little hope, today's patients with cancer are surviving treatment and moving on with their lives thanks to support and wellness services now available at our Seacoast Cancer Center. Funding is available for some of these programs but more is needed to support our patients and their families. Patients are living with cancer everyday and our wish is for them to be well. Your participation will make this wish come true. Registration Information. Questions can be directed to the Foundation Office at (603) 740-2687
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Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9am-1pm
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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Pine Hill Cemetery Tour
Saturday, September 20th, 10:30am
Ricker Memorial Chapel, 131 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce offers its first ever Guided Walking Cemetery Tour. Walkers will meet at the Ricker Memorial Chapel for a tour that will take approximately 90 minutes. Reservations are $8 per person, $10 day of. Please arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time. Cash only for day of sales. A water bottle and sneakers are recommended. Call (603) 742-2218 for more information or to make reservations.
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 Register for the Apple Harvest Day 5K!
Saturday, October 4th, 8am-River Street, Downtown Dover
Join us as we kick off the 30th Annual Apple Harvest Day with the 6th Annual Apple Harvest Day 5K underwritten by Pain Care and Salmon Falls. Last year over 800 runners participated. Don't be left out!
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Receive $5 OFF any fall class session: Prenatal, Peace Baby, Tots (crawlers to 2yrs), Little Family (2-4 yrs w/caregiver), Kids (PreK-G2), Family (ages 5+), Yoga for Young Athletes (G6-12) and My OmAbilities Yoga for Children with Autism & Special Needs (GK-5 and G5-8). Use coupon code DoverChamber5. Offer expires Sunday! For more information and to register visit our classes page!
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Half Price Sails Wednesday Evenings!
$15 sail tickets and a $5 off coupon to Portsmouth Brewery every Wednesday night! Join us for our Evening Contemporary Coastal Issues Speaker Series! Interesting, fun and informative, a great way to spend a Wednesday evening. Thanks to RBC Wealth Management, NH Coastal Program and Portsmouth Brewery for our special pricing! .Click here to purchase tickets. Sept 24- Jennifer Seavey, Shoals Marine Lab: 48 years of Marine Science
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PaintNite
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Garrison Players open their season with the American farce "Sex Please We're Sixty" by Michael Parker and Susan Parker, directed by Carol MacDonald. Mrs. Stancliffe's Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been successful for many years. Her neighbor, Bud Davis (Bob Boucher), believes the female guests come to spend time with him. The prim Mrs. Stancliffe (Carol Adams Bitov) reluctantly accepts that "Bud the Stud" is, in fact, good for business. Her other neighbor Henry Mitchell (Steve McNally) is a retired chemist who has developed a pill to increase the libido of menopausal women.
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Don't miss this special opportunity to be a part of this classic, full-length ballet. Boys and girls are welcome, and in some cases, no previous dancing experience is required! Adults are welcome, too. Go to Northeastern Ballet Theatre's auditions on Saturday, September 20 at their Wolfeboro studio (26 Glendon Street, across from Rite Aid), and on Sunday, September 21 at their Dover studio (at The McConnell Center, 61 Locust Street, entrance #8, suite 239). The times for both studios are the same: 3-5 year olds - 2:00pm, 6-8 year olds - 2:30pm, 9-11 year olds - 3:00pm, and 12 and older - 3:30pm.
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Sunday, September 28th, 2pm
James and Marie Locke bring the fascinating World of Magic for kids and families to the Rochester Opera House.This show is sponsored by TD Bank, Albany International and Foster's Daily Democrat. Purchase tickets by calling or stopping by the box office (603) 335-1992, M W/F from 10 - 5 and one hour before the show. The Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. Check out their website for a full listing of performances!
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Saturday, September 20th, 10am-12 noon
In this two hour workshop you will: - Learn how to measure your own chakras - Find out how to select crystals for each chakra - Learn ways to utilize crystals and chakra meditation to bring about a deep relaxation in your body - Get in touch with your intuition in a simple and effective way Pre-registration is required as the space is very limited. To register please email damla@adropofom.com or stop by or call 603-742-9350
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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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Farmers' Market Listings: 
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 Remember All Those Tri-City Memories
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More Bling for your Bucks! One ring purchase of $3500 or more - receive
a $200 gift card towards your purchase. Two ring purchase of $4500 or more -receive a $300 gift card towards your purchase. Three ring purchase of $5000 or more - receive a $500 gift card towards your purchase.
Happiness is Giving - Donate your gently worn wedding dress and receive a $100 gift card to Jewelry Creations. Jewelry Creations will submit each donation to Brides Across America. Plus, receive two tickets to The Great Bridal Expo in Boston, MA Sunday, September 21st. Click here for more information.
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Visit them today and spend $50.00 or more and receive $10.00. Make sure you tell them you saw it in Peek at the Week! Bellaviso is located at 11A Main Steet, Dover, NH 03820. Visit their website for more information!
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Blue Dolphin Breast Cancer Awareness
Check out Blue Dolphin's Breast Cancer awareness special coming up this October. Whether it's water bottles or tote bags, Blue Dolphin has just the thing for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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Local Dining & Club Music Listings
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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
Wednesday - Ladies Night - 1/2 priced food menu and live music with Tim Theriault
Sunday - Family Night - Kids 12 and under eat free with each entree purchased
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Tuesday Community Cash-Every Tuesday save 25% off your bill by paying in cash or with Dover Dollars!
Wednesday Hump Day Trivia- Get your team ready, up to 6 people. We have lots of great prizes and some tough questions. 8 to 10pm every Wednesday
Thursday Acoustic Night- 7-10pm Every Thursday Local Musicians fill their mill with some great entertainment. Mug club members get half off appetizers!
Thursday 3 Course Special- For $19-$22 get a 3 course meal specifically paired with one of their hand crafted beers on tap
Sunday Benefit Days- Almost every Sunday they partner with a Seacoast Non-Profit and donate 5% of their revenue from the day. Come learn and support what these great organizations are doing for the community!
Every Sunday 12-2- join them for FREE brewery tours. For groups of 6 or more call ahead. Custom tours and $5 tours with tastings are also available upon request!
Every Saturday and Sunday- fresh and local brunch specials including omelets, house made corned beef hash, bacon french toast, and much more...
*Also check out their events calendar here!
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Thursday, 9/18 Late Night Dj Party 10pm
Saturday, 9/20 New Legs, box Tiger, Worried Well
Sunday, 9/21 Sonnys Jazz Series w/ Frank Laurino 7-10pm
Monday, 9/22 Zachs Trivia Night 8-10pm
Tuesday, 9/23 Fat Tuesdays w/ Soggy Po Boys 9pm
Wednesday, 9/24 Cactus Hag 10pm
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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.
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Governors Inn Performances!
Mark Your Calendars!
Now that its Ballroom has been equipped with a fire sprinkler system which allows for more extensive live entertainment indoors, The Governors Inn is booking year-round shows with some dynamite bands and acts from Boston and across New England! Full bar & food available during performances. Full meal service available during comedy and Dueling Piano nights. Call or pick up tickets today!
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Thursday, 9/18, 3pm- Wing Night
Friday, 9/19, 9pm- Singer/Songwriter Night
Saturday, 9/20, 9pm-Harsh Aramdillo, Mamas Boomshack
Monday, 9/22, 4pm - Mug Club Member Night
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THE PORTABLE PANTRY HAS MOVED! They are now in Dover in the McConnell Center at 61 Locust St.(next to the Dover Library) Their phone number has changed as well - you can reach them at 516-5554. Check out their website for weekly specials!
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Community Information
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Wedgewood Graphic Design Workshop Series
Wedgewood's Small Business Workshop Series is designed to help local businesses get competitive and successful by providing content and tools to help them grow and prosper. Attendees will gain insights into how to identify their prospective customers, attract them to their business and sell products and services more effectively. For course descriptions and sign-up info please visit their website. Seating is limited so all workshops seats are available on a first come first serve basis. Workshops will be held at the Dover Chamber of Commerce, Central Ave. Dover NH.
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New Course in Social Competency of Health Education
New England Tutors, under the professional guidance of their special education program director, Cindy Ziobrowski, has created a new class for parents of ASD children and those with social skills deficits. To be started in October of this year, this class is designed with the particular needs of this population and their parents in mind. If you are the parent of a special needs child, you know
the need for directed help in certain areas, health education being one of the most important.To learn more about the new class offering please read our full summary online, or please feel free to contact them!
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Amtrak Downeaster: 1-800-USA-RAIL;
Train to Maine: Buy one, Get one Free. This offer is valid for one free companion rail fare with the purchase of one regular adult rail fare. Three day advance reservation required. Passengers must request this offer by referencing the discount code V489. Up to 2 children, ages 2-12, may accompany each adult at half the regular full adult rail fare. This offer is valid for coach seats only, no upgrades permitted. Seating is limited. Seats may not be available on all trains at all times. Fares are subject to availability. This offer is valid for travel on the following selected Downeaster trains only: #681, #683, #686 and #688. Valid through September 31, 2014.
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Exciting Fall Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center
Dover Adult Learning Center has an exciting array of classes available for the fall! Check out Chess for Beginners, scheduled to run weekly on Tuesdays from September 30 through November 4, where you'll learn how to play the "Game of Kings." Valuable skills such as how to use an AED and what to do if someone has an allergic reaction will be taught in CPR and First Aid in October, both of which provide students with a two-year certification.
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