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October 15th
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Community Events
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First Annual Charity Bike Ride
The Monarch School of New England, the Rochester Main Street Program
and the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce host the first charity bike ride in Rochester, New Hampshire. On Saturday, October 11, the Monarch School of New England the Rochester Main Street Program and the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, will host the first charity bike ride to be held in Rochester, New Hampshire. The ride will end with a party in downtown Rochester during the city's fourth annual "October Festival. For more information visit their website!
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?
Come and see The Comedy of Errors, playing Wednesday October 8th through Sunday October 12th. UNH Department of Theatre and Dance presents this play happening in the Johnson Theatre. A raucous comedy of mixed up identity. Follow two sets of twins (both with the same name!) as they keep switching places without even knowing it! Beautiful costumes of bright colors and Moroccan influence transport you to a busy bazaar where the characters are always running full speed ahead. This show is sure to entertain! Get your tickets today!
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2nd Annual ISM Memorial Bridge Road Race Comes to Portsmouth Columbus Day Weekend
On Saturday, October 11th Seacoast Community School and Prescott Park Arts Festival are proud to present the 2nd Annual ISM Memorial Bridge 5k Road Race, part of the Chamber of Commerce's Run Portsmouth series. Awards and a Kid's Fun Run immediately follow the race, as well as the 25th Annual WHEB Chili Fest, featuring Redhook beer, live music, and all the chili you can eat. To learn more, contact SCS at (603)-422-8223, PPAF at (603)-436-2848 or visit Seacoast Community School website or Prescott Parks website.
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Game on in the fight against breast cancer!
On October 11th the Portsmouth Christian Academy Girls Volleyball Team will be hosting a Dig Pink Tournament at PCA. All proceeds benefit the Side-Out Foundation, which in turn awards grants to medical research organizations and entities dedicated to providing patient services to breast cancer patients and their families. Your participation gives the volleyball community the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of all breast cancer patients. Admission is $5. The game starts at 6pm. Portsmouth Christian Academy 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH
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Pear Tree Gifts Hosts Author Stefanie Jolicoeur
Pear Tree Gifts will be hosting local Dover resident and author Stefanie Jolicoeur this Saturday from 3:00-4:00. Stefanie has written a children's book, Mousamus - A Gladiator's Tail and will be at Pear Tree Gifts this Saturday. Stefanie will read it for you and personally sign a copy for you if you choose to purchase one. They'll also have a couple games and snacks too. It's sure to be fun so make sure you stop by!
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Bicycle History with Zip Zamarchi
Dover Library, October 14, 7pm
Friends of the Library present a program by Zip Zamarchi of Eliot, Maine. Zip is a collector of a wide variety of bicycles and will talk about the development and social importance of bicycles. For more information on this free program, call the Dover Library at 603-516-6050.
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Please join their walking team "SAY TATA TO BREAST CANCER" on Saturday, October 18 in Dover to support Making Strides Against Cancer!To register click here, choose making Strides of Dover. Join their team (SAY TATA TO BREAST CANCER) Create an account and start fundraising, so we can all "say tata to breast cancer!" If you have any questions please feel free to give them a call at 603-749-9728
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Masonic Open House
Saturday, October 18th, 9am-3pm
Pancake breakfast will be served from 7-10:30am and is $9 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Join them at Moses Paul Lodge located at 32 Pearl Street in Dover. All are welcome. Come see what makes the Fraternity the largest and oldest in the world. For more information please call John Pond at 603-692-5995
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October 19th, 9am-1pm, 75 Cochecho Street
The Mounted Unit is funded entirely through donations so this fundraiser during their Open House serves as their main event to support the horses for the year. The fundraiser will occur during the Open house..a game of Barn Bingo. Make sure to go say hi and show your support. Purchase tickets here!
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Dover Moose Benefit Breakfast
October 19, Dover Moose Lodge from 8-11
There will be good food and raffles. Tickets are available at the Dover Chamber of Commerce office or at the door for $5.00 each. Although Kelley's Row is officially closing for good, proceeds of the breakfast will benefit Blue Latitudes and all the employees of both restaurants displaced by the sewage overflow.Donations of gift baskets or gift certificates from downtown business for the raffle are welcome and volunteers to wait tables and clean-up are needed. Contact Peg Purcell at 749-0555 to donate or volunteer. Please come together as a community and show how Dover residents can stand together to help those affected by this unfortunate situation.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, October 18, 11am, Henry Law Park
The American Cancer Society's premier event to fight breast cancer, is a noncompetitive walk that raises awareness and funds to provide hope for all people facing the disease. For more information and to sign up click here. Please call George Samaras at 603-471-4113 or send an e-mail to george.samaras@cancer.org if you are interested in becoming a part of this year's walk.
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Healthy Living Series
Thursday, November 13th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Join the American Lung Association and Balance A Women's GYM for their Healthy Living Series.. The event will take place at 125 Brewery Lane in Portsmouth, and will feature local experts in nutrition, pilates, cycling and outdoor winter activities to share tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy lifestyle through the fall and winter months. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, email CycletheSeacoast@LungNE.org
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December 5th, 4:30pm-9pm, Dover City Hall
The 5th annual Festival of Trees is approaching. Each year a local landmark is chosen to be featured on our ornament. This year we have chosen the Children's Museum of NH. We welcome local artists to submit artwork for the ornament which will be chosen by our festival committee. All artwork must be submitted by October 14th to be considered. Please email submissions to Sheri.
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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Drop-in Yoga classes at ChildLight Yoga this Fall: Prenatal on Monday & Tuesdays 6-7:30pm; Peace Baby Yoga (mom & pre-crawling babies) on Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am and Sundays 11am-Noon, and NEW! {pause} adult yoga classes including {yoga lunch} at noon Monday-Thursday, and adult & teen evening classes on Monday & Thursday. Upcoming workshops:Mindful Parenting Series, Yoga for Birth, Jewel in the Belly mantras for birth, Mom & Daughter Yoga Retreats and more! Visit their website and find them on Facebook to stay tuned!
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Garrison Players Arts Center Holds Auditions for "Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play"
Garrison Players will hold open auditions for "Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play" by Valentine Davies. Auditions are Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 - 9:00pm and Saturday, October 11, 1:30 - 3:00pm at the Garrison Players Arts Center on Route 4 in Rollinsford. For more information visit their website.
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Attend Northeastern Ballet Theatre's production of Dracula on Saturday, October 18 at 7pm at the Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro! This is the event of the Halloween season - come dressed in your favorite costume, have some spooky snacks, buy some eerie trinkets, and "Get on the List" with Love Hope Strength, a charity to end blood cancer. Governor Wentworth Arts Council will also have a display of local art for sale at the event.
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BOOK SIGNING W/ LAYNE CASE
October 18, 11am-1pm, Cafe on the Corner
Meet authors Layne Case, author of the "Charlie" books, 14 yr old Keeley Shea Patricia McCabe, author of "It's Not Aways As It Seems. A Story about Dyslexia", Stephanie Workman, author of "Lucy's Amazing Friend" David and Denise Garcia, author/illustrator or "Bubbly Doos!" Entertainment by The Afternotes, an all female a capella group.
Complimentary dessert Door prize drawing. Support your local authors as they promote reading and writing!!!
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So You Think You're A Star?
Friday, November 14, 6:30pm-Dover High Auditorium
Prove it at CAP's lip sync contests. For guidelines and to purchase tickets visit their website. Entry forms due by October 15! Questions can be emailed to Suzanna Weste.
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Dracula
Oct. 22nd & 23rd
Join them for a 5 course dinner while being entertained by The Vagabonds in their adapted version from the novel by Bram Stoker! Cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres start at 6pm and the show will start promptly at 7. Contests and door prizes as well! 20% of the proceeds will go directly to help refurbish Kelley's Row & Blue Latitudes. "Stay and play" packages available as well if interested in accommodations!
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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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 Remember All Those Tri-City Memories
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20% Off All Canvas!
Get your home ready for the upcoming holidays with personalized canvas decor using your own photographs! Canvas Gallery Wraps are the most popular choice for customers who plan to hang their piece without a frame. Other styles are also available. Hurry! This limited time offer won't last long!
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Take $10.00 off of a pumpkin enzyme facial or spa pumpkin pedicure
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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Blown Away Chamber Special!
Blown Away invites you to come in and check out the new salon! We'll be offering Chamber Members an Early Bird Special: Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm, receive $7.00 off any Hair or Nail Service. Blown Away does take walk ins, however appointments are encouraged.
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Blue Dolphin Breast Cancer Awareness
Check out Blue Dolphin's Breast Cancer awareness special 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, 10/9 Sonny's Karaoke is Real 9pm
Saturday, 10/11 Martin England and the Reconstructed
Sunday, 10/12 Sonnys Jazz Series Nihco Hallo 7-10pm
Monday, 10/13 Zachs Trivia Night 8-10pm
Tuesday, 10/14 Soggy Po' Boys 9pm
Wednesday, 10/15 Tommy and the Rats 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! LOVEWHIP this Saturday!
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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Every Monday - Extreme Music Trivia (Bingo Style) with DJ Kelly ElliottIt's Name That Tune meets Trivia meets Bingo It's Fun Fun Fun Mondays 4:00pm - 6:00pm Chili's Happy Hour 14 Weeks Lane Dover,  NH -All you can eat Fajita's and Drink Specials Mondays 7:00pm- 9:00pm Tough Tymes Grill & Pub 221 Rochester Road (Rt 202) Northwood, NH Mention "Peek of the Week" and get an extra playing card!
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Wednesday October 15th 5:00 - 8:00pm
Tough Tymes Grill & Pub 221 Rochester Road (Rt 202) Northwood, NH
Three different categories:
Ages 4-9
Ages 10-15
Ages 16 & up
Prizes for each category
Bring your own pumpkin and get 10% off your tab for the night! Carving tools provided, DJ Kelly Elliott will be there for some Music & Game Fun. Face painting artist! Pumpkins will be displayed for a week to pick a winner from each age group. Join for some fun!
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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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Exciting Fall Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center
The fall semester at Dover Adult Learning Center runs through December, so there are plenty of classes still to come! Check out Zentangle on Saturday, October 18; it's an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. We also have Fall Floral Design, Wednesdays October 15-29, a hands-on course that offers the chance to learn basic floral arranging techniques; you'll create a new arrangement each week to take home. The writing class, Making New Discoveries with Writing Prompts, now running Saturdays October 18-December 6, spends each week working with fun writing prompts designed to unshackle your creative psyche; it's intended to jump start works in progress as well as spark new work, and is good for writers of all levels.For more information on these and other classes, or to register, please visit their website or call 603-742-1030.
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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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Check out New England Tutors Latest Classes
New England Tutors will be hosting 3 Health Education Classes this fall for students with Social Skills Deficits (Autism, Asperger's, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities). The course is 5 hours and will be offered as either five 1-hour classes on Thursday afternoon's, or as a 5-hour session on Saturday's. For detailed information on course content, or for any questions regarding the course, please click here email allison@netutors.com
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Amtrak Downeaster: 1-800-USA-RAIL;
$5 Fall Rail Sale: The Amtrak Downeaster is offering weekday $5.00 one-way adult fares for travel between Exeter, NH and Brunswick, Maine or point's in-between for a limited time this fall season. Up to two children (ages 2 to 12) can ride for half price with each adult fare. Click here for more details on the $5 Fall Rail Sale!
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