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Community Events
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New Hampshire's Energy Future
November 21st, 7:30-11am
Cochecho Country Club, 145 Gulf Road, Dover NH
There are a wide variety of voices involved in New Hampshire's energy debate. We know there is no one solution to these challenges. We must work together to find ways to utilize all of the options in order to move toward the goal of reliable, renewable and affordable energy. Attend to hear from the experts from around the state about what the major energy challenges are and what solutions and strategies are underway. Register today!
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Waddell and Reed Wine Cheese and Chocolate Tease
Thursday November 20th, Portsmouth Country Club, 6pm
Please "Save the Date" for Waddell and Reed's 5th Annual Community Night featuring the "Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tease." Join them for complimentary samples and pairings as the event will benefit three local Charities - End 68 Hours of Hunger, The Seacoast Firefighters Toy Bank and the Richie McFarland Children's Center. They are seeking items for this year's live and silent auctions. A few of last year's items included gift certificates, local merchandise, hand-crafted items, gift baskets and sporting event tickets. To donate an auction item or to RSVP to attend, contact Don Cichon, Financial Advisor, at 603-294-4113 or dcichon@wradvisors.com.
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Dover Arts Commission to host inaugural Arts Mixer Nov. 20
Thursday November 20th, 7pm, Dover City Hall Auditorium
To spotlight and celebrate the creative talent in the Garrison City, the Dover Arts Commission will host "Arts @ the Center of It All," an inaugural arts mixer. This event is an evening for artists, arts organizations, and arts enthusiasts to mix, mingle, and find new ways to advance and enhance Dover's creative economy. Refreshments will be available and an arts showcase will feature exhibits, demonstrations, and performances by local artists.
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Join the Regatta for an Evening of Crafts and Cocktails
Friday, November 21st, 6-9pm
Start your Christmas shopping early and browse the best collection of local Seacoast vendors. 50/50 raffle to benefit the Table of Plenty Community Kitchen in Berwick, Maine. For every non-perishable food item you bring, you receive and additional raffle ticket. For more information visit their website.
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Dover Main Street Happenings
Looking to relax before Thanksgiving rolls around? Join Kali Klass Boutique Ladie's Night Out with Fashion Show at Artstream Studios at 10 Second Avenue from 5-7pm on November 21st. It is a night of friends, food, fun, raffles, music, prizes and pampering! The Children's Museum Monthly Dollar Deal Night falls on December 5th. From 5:30pm to 8 pm everyone pays just $1 admission to come in and play. This coincides with Dover's tree lighting and Festival of Trees. Families are welcome to go in and out for the tree lighting and make the most of both events.
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Ladies Night Out! at artstream
Friday, November 21st, 5-7pm
A free, fun-filled event at artstream Fashion Show @ 6pm, Fun, food, friends and pampering for all, door prizes, give-aways, win a massage, mini manicures , hand treatments, flowers, fiber and yarns, music, delicious nibbles, shop for special gifts, dabble in a craft ...
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Clifford the Big Red Dog Visits The Children's Museum
Saturday, November 22, Childrens Museum
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire will be "going to the dogs" on Saturday, November 22 with a visit from kids' favorite colossal canine, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Families are invited to come and meet a costumed Clifford character between 10 am and 2 pm as part of the popular Books Alive Children's Literacy Series sponsored by Fidelity Investments. All Books Alive activities are included with regular paid admission to the museum: $9 for adults and children over the age of 1 and $8 for seniors. Museum admission is free for Children's Museum of NH members and children under 1 year old. For more information, please visit www.childrens-museum.org.
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St Thomas Aquinas Open House
Sunday, November 23, 1pm
St. Thomas Aquinas High School will host an Open House and welcome prospective students and their families to visit this center of educational excellence. During Open House, families will have an opportunity to tour the campus, meet with current students, interact with faculty members and dialogue with members of the greater St. Thomas Aquinas community. For more information visit their website.
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Dover Holiday Parade Seeking Volunteers
Want to march in the 2014 Holiday Parade, but don't have a float? Consider volunteering at the event! The 2014 Dover Holiday Parade, scheduled for Sunday, November 30th at 2:30pm and organized by the Dover Children's Center, needs 50 volunteers who will march in the parade carrying banners that recognize notable 2014 Dover award winners and parade sponsors. For more information, contact Michael Mengers at mmengers@hrcu.org or (603) 332-6840.
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December 5th, 4:30pm-9pm, Dover City Hall
The Dover Chamber of Commerce and its City Lights Committee are proud to present the 5th Annual Festival of Trees. The focus of the night is 30 trees decorated by local businesses and organizations on display and available to be taken home by the public through raffles and silent auctions. To register a tree click here!
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Dover Children's Home Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 7, 6:30pm, Dover High School Auditorium
Join The Dover Children's Home on Sunday for "A Child's Christmas in Dover", a special holiday concert by the talented choirs, bands, soloists, dancers, and bell choir of St. John's Methodist Church. Ring in the season with joyous, inspiring holiday music. Admission is by donation and all proceeds will benefit Dover Children's Home. Please contact Donna for more information at 603-742-4289, ext. 12 or dcoraluzzo@doverchildrenshome.org
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Chamber Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards
Nomination Deadline: Friday, December 12th
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Calling All Sponsors for Portsmouth Christian Academy Annual Auction
PCA's Annual Auction is their premier fundraising event attended by over 400 local business owners, families, and community leaders from the greater Seacoast NH area. In its 20th year, the event features more than 500 items including gift certificates, sports memorabilia, valuable furniture, collectibles, unique experiences, and more! You can feature your business by taking advantage of one of the sponsorship opportunities available. All proceeds from this event benefit PCA's Tuition Assistance Program, providing relief for needy families. Sponsorships like yours make it possible to underwrite expenses and ensure the highest possible benefit goes to our students. Help them out!
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Get To It!
Want to win $500 to help with your holiday shopping? In order to help local businesses and customers identify the featured Get To It! parking areas that you may not have thought of using when heading downtown, the Get To It! Downtown Marketing campaign is putting on a weekly scavenger hunt on Thursdays between 12 and 4 pm. Participants can enter to win the $25 Dover Dollars weekly prize and entry to win the $500 Grand Prize. This weekly scavenger hunt will run on Thursdays through December 18th and the mayor will draw the Grand Prize winner from all entries on December 22nd.
All you have to do is tune in to z107, 95.3 the Bull, The Bay 98.7 FM, the SHARK 102.1/105.3 FM and WOKQ between 11 am and 12 pm on Thursdays, follow the Dover Chamber and City of Dover on Facebook and Twitter or visit the Get To It website to find out the clue every week. The clue will direct you to one of the supplemental parking areas in downtown Dover that is now available during the development process where a representative from the city will have an entry form for you to fill out and bring to a local business that may use the particular lot!
THIS WEEK'S CLUE IS: "This parking lot is used by a building that was once Dover High School in the early 1900s. Up until the turn of the new millennium this building served as Dover Middle School as well. Now Get To It!"
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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Garrison Players Arts Center Presents "12 Angry Men"
November 7 - 22; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm
Garrison Players Arts Center presents the classic American drama "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose, adapted by Sherman L Sergel. A young man stands on trial for the murder of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case, until one juror begins to question the facts. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for under age 18. They can be purchased at the door, by calling 603-750-4ART or at www.garrisonplayers.org. The Arts Center is located on Route 4, at the corner of Roberts Road in Rollinsford.
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Enchanted Forest Theme at ChildLight Yoga
Register your kid(s) ages 4-10 for Parent's Night Out THIS FRIDAY from 6-9pm and enjoy downtown Dover while they have a fun-filled evening of yoga, storytelling, music, games and art projects at ChildLight Yoga studio! The evening will focus on an Enchanted Forest theme designed to inspire your child's imagination. We will end the evening with relaxation activities so your young yogi will be ready for sweet dreams upon pick up! (NOTE: Children are welcome to come dressed in their PJs!) $25 for one child, $15 each additional. Register here
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November 27th, Thanksgiving Day at 8:30 am
The Dover Turkey Trot is the 11th and final race of the New Dover Race Series. Dover Turkey Trot will be a USAT&F Certified race course and will be timed by Granite State Racing Services. The race will begin and end on Shaw's Lane next to Garrison School in Dover, NH. The first 200 registered runners will receive a FREE Dover Turkey Trot t-shirt! Pre-registration is $20 or $10 for 4th grade and under. Both prices increase $5 on race day. Don't wait and miss out! Sign up today!
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 Every Monday - Extreme Music Trivia (Bingo Style) with DJ Kelly Elliott
It'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!
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Art at Sole City Dance for November
Sole City Dance is highlighting the work of water color artist Beth Wittenbeg this month. Beth's "Witt and Whimsy" can be see at the studio Monday-Friday 4pm - 7pm and Saturday 10am-12pm. Sole City Dance is located at 187 Rte 108, Somersworth. Contact the studio at: info@solecitydance.org or 603-750-7777.
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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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 Remember All Those Tri-City Memories
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2015 Make-A-Wish Calendars Offer Chance to Meet LeAnn Rimes & Win Cash!
Holy Rosary Credit Union is once again selling Make-A-Wish Raffle
 Calendars for 2015 for $25. This is no ordinary calendar! Not only do the calendars support New Hampshire children with life-threatening medical conditions, but they also give you 367 chances to win cash prizes! That's right, for every day in 2015 one lucky calendar holder will win cash from $25 up to $500! Better yet, for every Make-A-Wish Calendar purchased at HRCU, you will receive an entry to win a meet and greet with LeAnn Rimes and a pair of front row tickets to see her perform at the Rochester Opera House on December 9th! Stop in to any HRCU branch today to purchase your calendars or contact Michael Mengers at mmengers@hrcu.org, (603) 332-6840 x2227.
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Longest Ash Contest at Federal Cigar
November 26th, Federal Cigar, Dover location
Federal Cigar Bar & Lounge on Central Ave, next to Dos Amigos, will be running a "Longest Ash Contest." Come see how long you can hold the ash on your cigar! The longest ash will win a gift certificate to Federal Cigar Bar & Lounge. The entry fee is the cigar you're smoking! So sit back, grab a drink, and hold that ash!
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They are gearing up for the holidays with some great offers!
- All November, book a 1 hour massage and receive 50% OFF your facial.
- Purchase a $125 Gift Certificate for only $100.
- Receive 15% OFF ALL laser hair removal single treatments or packages.
These specials will expire on November 30th, so call to book your appointments now! Don't forget to check out our holiday gift sets featuring our new skin care line, Farmaesthetics! Holiday shopping will be a breeze!
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Exciting Offer from Takeout Guys
With the holiday's right around the corner Takeout Guys understand that cooking is the last thing on your mind... That's why they want to offer you $5 off your next order! Simply enter the following promo code to save $5 off your order! Promo Code: C329066. Enjoy delivery from over 40 of the Seacoasts most delicious restaurants & while your at it make sure you indulge in some yummy chocolate treats from R&R Chocolate or Kilwins or BOTH!! Happy Holidays!
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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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Skin Health November Specials
PUMPKIN PEEL $80 back by popular demand this facial treatment will stimulate cell turnover and help to even skin tone leavening a fresh radiant complexion
BODY POLISH W/DETOXIFYING STEAM $100 full body exfoliation and rinse then a 15 minute steam treatment and end with a light massage
LASH EXTENSIONS just in time for the holidays first appointment only$150 thats a $50 savings
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Take $10.00 off of a pumpkin enzyme facial or spa pumpkin pedicure. 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!
Chamber Members for the month of November Blown Away is offering daily savings to you!!!
Mani Mondays- $15 Mani or $21 Shellac Mani
2 for Tuesdays- Pick any 2 services and take 15% off both
Waxing Wednesdays- Brow Shaping Only $10
Treatment Thursdays- Free Conditioning Treatment w/ any Hair Service
Foil Fridays- $50/ Half head foil or $66/ Full head foil
Style Saturdays- Shampoo/ BLOWOUT for $24
Be sure to mention that you're a Chamber Member when booking. Call 842-4700 to schedule your appointment!
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Stop by today and check out their 33rd Anniversary Specials. Daily Jewelry Specials-33% off, gifts and contests and a drawing for a $330 gift card!
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Local Dining & Club Music Listings
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Blue is back from the brink and now open to all patrons! Come on out to reconnect with friends and family over some great food and seasonal martinis like the Autumn Leaf with Southern Comfort Lime or the Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream Vodka, Pumpkin Liqueur, and Bailey's. Enjoy your old favorite dishes like our Lettuce Wraps or try one of the new ones like our Ahi Tuna Tostadas or the vegan Spicy Thai Peanut Quinoa. And don't forget their slow roasted Prime Rib every Friday! On-line reservations recommended.
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Exciting News From the Outlook Golf Course
299 Portland Street/Rt 4 South Berwick, ME
The Links at Outlook Golf Course's NEW Outlook Tavern restaurant is excited to announce we will  remain OPEN YEAR ROUND. Come warm up by our fireplace and enjoy some great pub menu. The Outlook Tavern winter hours will be Wed- Sunday. Sunday Brunch will be offered in the Tavern 10-2pm.
The Outlook Tavern is located behind The Red Barn in The Pro Shop building. Book your Holiday Party small or large we offer two great spaces for your event in The Outlook Tavern, or our Red Barn. Winter Activities Coming Soon: X-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Sledding, & Skating
Happy Hour - Wednesday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tavern Sunday Brunch 10-2pm.
The Red Barn- " Brunch with Santa" Dec. 14 & 21, 10-2 p.m.
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What's New at Patty B's?
Patty B's on Dover point Road now offers a function room.
Book your holiday event now before the dates are all taken. Our function room will hold up to 40 people. Also taking orders for your favorite desserts and platters.Patty B's 34 Dover Point Road 749-4181
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Book Your Holiday Party!
For your business team, family, or friends enjoy the holidays with our handcrafted beer and food. Book their brewpub space or an adjacent private space. They will also come to you and cater at your business, home, or event space.
- Unique experience with brewery tours and tastings available
- Custom menus, drink specials, and options to suit your needs
- In their brewpub, adjacent private function room or they'll come to you!
Upcoming Events:
The Holidays Made a Little Easier
From their artisan kitchen to yours...
Pre Order Your Holiday Meals! - Click here to see their pre-order menu of turkey brines, prime rib rubs, dinner rolls and other baked goods, as well as holiday classics like green bean casserole. Place your order soon and they'll have it all prepared for you to grab and go with heating instructions. Don't forget your gift cards - Stop in or call for mailing any dollar amount of a gift card. It's a great gift to pair a 7th Settlement Pint Glass, T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, Hat or Growler of beer!
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Thursday, 11/20 Sonny's Karaoke is Real 9pm
Sunday, 11/23 Sonnys Jazz Dinner 7-10pm w/ Mike Effenberger
Monday, 11/24 Zachs Trivia Night 8-10pm
Tuesday, 11/25 Fat Tuesdays w/ Soggy Po' Boys 9pm
Wednesday, 11/26 Taylor O'Donnel
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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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Governor's Inn Performances!
Now that its Ballroom has been equipped with a fire sprinkler system which
allows for more extensive live entertainment indoors, The Governor's 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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Portable Pantry Holiday Menu
Order by Monday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. Enjoy all the classic delicious dishes of Thanksgiving without all the work! Click here to see the full Portable Pantry Holiday Menu!
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Community Information
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Amtrak Special
For a limited time the Amtrak Downeaster is offering $5 weekday fares from Dover, NH & Brunswick, ME or point in between. For more info visit their website.
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City of Dover Offering Valet Parking in Downtown Dover This Weekend
In anticipation of a busy holiday season for downtown Dover businesses, the City of Dover will provide complimentary valet parking service for users of the Orchard Street parking lot each Friday and Saturday starting on Nov. 21. The program will last five weeks, concluding on Saturday, Dec. 20. Visitors to any downtown business, including bars, restaurants and stores, are welcome to enjoy this free service. Atlantic Parking Services will have valets stationed in the loading area on Orchard Street, in front of the Orchard Street Chop Shop and The Brick House, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. There is no cost to motorists. Tipping valet drivers is optional. This complimentary valet service is the part of the "Get to It!" initiative, which aims to keep visitors informed about available parking throughout the downtown during the construction of a new police station and public parking garage on Orchard Street.
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2014 United Way Holiday Guide to Giving and Volunteering
It's Time to Help Those in Need!
The 2014 United Way Holiday Guide to Giving and Volunteering has landed and, as always, it's packed with opportunities for you to help people in need through our local nonprofit organizations. Get together with co-workers, friends or family. Adopt a family. Collect and/or distribute food baskets. Purchase gifts or much needed gift certificates. Wrap presents. Download or view the Guide at www.uwgs.org/holidayguide
Tips for using this guide
- Use the Quick Finder on page 3 to quickly find categories of need.
- Form a group of friends or coworkers to "adopt" a family or individual.
- Start a collection drive and list items needed and the recipient agency.
- Take up a collection to purchase much-needed gift certificates or vouchers.
- Remember: most agencies need assistance prior to the holiday, not the day of.
Produced by United Way of the Greater Seacoast. Sponsored by Federal Savings Bank and Hawthorn Creative.
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