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Community Events
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City Hall Lights Show
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce City Lights Committee has taken their holiday decorating of downtown Dover to the next level. This year they have decorated the front of Dover City Hall with lights that dance to music which plays on your car radio. Motorists are encouraged to park in the designated ten minute parking spots in front of City Hall, Monday through Friday from 4pm-6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 4pm-10pm, tune the car radio to 90.5 FM and enjoy the show. The display will last from December 4, 2014 to January 4, 2015. Viewers are encouraged to move along every ten minutes to give everyone the opportunity to take in the show.
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Holiday Soiree!
December 13th,
All of The Washington Street Mills cordially invite you to our Holiday Soirée! This will be a free evening event, open to the public, featuring unique offerings from local businesses, artisans and eateries. Children will get to decorate a gingerbread man and take a picture with Santa until 8pm! Enjoy tasteful Holiday music, sip on some complimentary hot apple cider and have a bite to eat while perusing the work of our local Artists, there will also be special deals from some of your favorite local businesses. Mature guests are welcome to bring your own beverage to enjoy responsibly.
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Chamber Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards
Nomination Deadline: Friday, December 12th
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SECOND ANNUAL ARTISAN CELEBRATION AND FAIR DEC 13TH
This year's Second Annual Artisan Celebration and Fair has been expanded to showcase approximately 30-juried artisans from the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. The Artisan Celebration and Fair will be held at Wentworth Greenhouses at 141 Rollins Road, Rollinsford, NH, from 9 am to 3 pm.Given an increased interest by area artisans to participate in the event, the Greenhouse is dedicating its Far East Greenhouse almost exclusively to this year's Fair. Music will be provided by The Salt River Band. The Second Annual Artisan Celebration and Fair is free and open to the public. More information, as well as a complete listing of artisans and their websites, can be found at their website.
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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. Here is this weeks GetToIt clue. "This parking lot in the northern part of downtown has 75 off street parking spaces. Stay off the tracks! Amtrak trains steam by this parking lot often! BE on the look out. Now Get To It!" Entry Form Drop Off - Spinning Yarn
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!
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A holiday gift to the Seacoast community
As a holiday gift to the Seacoast community, Garrison Players Arts Center performs "Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play" as a totally free production. Performance are Friday, December 12 and Saturday December 13 at 8:00pm and Sunday, December 14 at 3:00pm. Free tickets are available at www.garrisonplayers.org or 603-750-4278. No tickets will be available at the door.
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COME TO AN "AUTHOR'S TEA"
AMITY Publications of Barrington, NH and Kittery Estates, a 55+ independent living community, located at 220 State Rd., Kittery, ME, are planning an "Author's Tea" on Sunday, December 14th beginning at 2pm.
The event is free to attend and open to the public. All who attend will be eligible to win one of many door prizes. Tea and cookies will be served. Books will be available for purchase.
While RSVP is not required, it would be appreciated. To reserve your space, please contact Kerrie Furbish, Enrichment Coordinator, at (207) 438-9111 or via email at Kerrie.Furbish@holidaytouch.com.
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Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
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 Holiday Blast Classes Dec 8- Dec 19
Two-hour classes for the kids and a few for you! Each of these classes will have your creative juices flowing and a fun interlude to the busy season. Enjoy one of our evening classes for adults or do the parent/child route to spend some quality time together. $25 Child or $45 of Parent+Child; *Adult Evening Workshops 2.5h: $55. For more info and to sign up click here.
- Holiday Clay ornaments
- Holiday Felt Bunting
- Little Worlds
- Block printing Holiday Gift Tags and Cards.
- Adult Clay Play: Make a holiday serving platter*
- Painting on wood panel
- Modern Felt ornaments
- Holiday clay cookie plates
- Paper Collage Paintings
- Adult Block Printing Night! *
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 Upcoming workshops and events at ChildLight Yoga
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 Dover Little Green CheerleadingSunday, December 14, 9-11am
Dover Bowl
Join them for one game of bowling, show rental, one game of laser tag, 1 bumper car ride, and a $5 arcade play card- a $24.90 value for only $20. There will also be a pancake breakfast for $8. All proceeds go to the DLGC 2015 Nationals Fund. Tickets are available at the door.
You can also help them out by attending 7th Settlement's benefit Sunday on December 14th from 11am-8pm. 5% of all sales at 7th Settlement on Dec. 14th will be donated to support Dover Little Green Cheerleading's National Competition.
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Family Gingerbread House Workshop at Children's Museum on December 13
 Decorating gingerbread houses - a holiday tradition that dates back to Germany in the 1800's - is something today's children still look forward to during the holiday season. The Children's Museum of New Hampshire has been hosting an annual decorating workshop for more than a dozen years and will be offering four sessions on Saturday, December 13 to accommodate the number of families who want to participate. The one-hour sessions are held at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, and pre-registration is required. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org
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Art at Sole City Dance for December
Sole City Dance Presents the Nutcracker, a holiday entertainment tradition returns once again to the Rochester Opera House. For the ninth year, Sole City Dance presents its enchanting version of E.T.A. Hoffman's tale featuring the mysterious toy maker Herr Drosselmeyer, played by Dover's Tom Dunnington, Clara, and her beloved Nutcracker Prince. This year's cast includes guest artists from New York City: Karina Teran as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Richard Ye as her Cavalier. Local cast also includes Angela Grassie as the Queen, Maiya Jordan as Clara and Kyle Tanguay as the Nutcracker all of Rochester. Sole City tells this classic story with beauty, charm and humor. It's an adventure not to be missed. The Nutcracker will appear at the Rochester Opera House on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Opera House Box Office, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, NH (603-335-1992) or online at www.rochesteroperahouse.com. Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for children and seniors. Friday, December 12 at 7p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 2p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Christmas Cookies and Excel 3 Classes Available in December at Dover Adult Learning Center
Even though they're wrapping up their fall semester at Dover Adult Learning Center, there are still a couple of classes in the next week or so that are open! They've added a second Christmas Cookies class, because the first one filled up so quickly! If you would love to give that special someone a homemade gift, or just want to have festive desserts around the house for the holidays, you'll love this class. It's taking place Monday, December 8, 6-9pm at Spring Hill Restaurant in South Berwick. They also have Excel 3 coming up on Friday, December 12, 9am-3:30pm at the McConnell Center. Advance your knowledge of Excel with this course, in which you will learn how to add data validation to control data entry, create macros, consolidate data from multiple sheets and publish a worksheet to the web. For more information or to register, please visit their website or call 603-742-1030.
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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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Shopping, Sales & Specials
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 Remember All Those Tri-City Memories
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The Works Raises Money for End 68 Hours of Hunger
The Works Family Health & Fitness Center, the seacoast's leading family-oriented health club, has partnered with End 68 Hours of Hunger to help raise money to support the organization's effort to fight childhood hunger and food insecurity. Starting on December 1, 2014, The Works will offer ten guest visits to the club for just $10. All proceeds from this special, month-long event will go to benefit End 68 Hours of Hunger.
For more information call 603-742-2163.
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 Exciting News from Studio Vincca
Dover Flower Studio has blossomed into Studio Vincca. Tabletop Boxwood Tree Workshop: Classic miniature tabletop tree created out of long-lasting boxwood, cones, berries and fresh seasonal flowers. 12/15 and 12/17 from 6-8pm.
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December Specials at Pinewood Medical Laser:
- 15% off Botox & Juvederm injections.
- Book any Spa Service and receive a complimentary brow wax or W3LL People make up color match.
- 15% off ALL Laser services including packages.
- Free gift with purchase of PCA skin care at the 30% off discount (while supplies last).
- 50% off Obagi skin care.
Gift Certificate Specials
- Receive a $10 gift certificate for FREE with a $50 gift card purchase.
- Receive $20 FREE with $100 gift card.
- Receive a complimentary 30 minute massage or facial with a $200 gift card.
- Receive a $25 gift card toward services with any $125 retail purchase.
Specials expire December 31st, 2014
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Exciting Offer from Takeout Guys
With the holidays 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 Seacoast's most delicious restaurants & while you're 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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Bellaviso News
They are still open at their 11 A Main St location. They will be here through Saturday December 13th then moving to 574 Franklin Pierce Highway (route 9) reopening on Tuesday December 16th. Please stop by and pick up some Bellaviso dollars to be used at their new location. They are all very excited about the move and looking forward to seeing you all.
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Sweet Meadows Holiday Open House
December 13th, 9am-5pm, 155 Portland Avenue
Head over to Sweet Meadows and meet Michelle the new owner and her talented staff. Enjoy gifts, prizes and light refreshments as well as 10% off your entire purchase
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Use coupons and save up to $850 on any purchase at Jewelry Creations
Do you know someone that has been very good this year? Jewelry Creations on Central Ave has the answer! Give them a diamond from the Caroline Collection exclusively sold at Jewelry Creations. The collection has something for everyone with prices starting at $129. And this week -- use the coupons to save even more with every purchase.
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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, 12/11 Sonny's Karaoke is Real. Hosted by Erik Swanson 9pm
Sunday, 12/14 Sonnys Jazz Dinner 7-10pm w/ Generation of Swing
Monday, 12/15 Zachs Trivia Night 8-10pm
Tuesday, 12/16 Fat Tuesdays w/Soggy Po Boys 9pm
Wednesday 12/17 Dopplegangers, Jimmy Jacked 10pm
Sonny's Tavern and Generation of Swing present:
Another Roadside Attraction- A music, spoken word and culinary tribute to author Tom Robbins. Featuring a food/beer tasting menu centered around hot dogs, food that Robbins has written about extensively. 5 course food/beer tasting menu $30. Seating 7pm. Reservation only. To place reservation email sonnysdover@gmail.com Show is free and at 8pm
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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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Community Information
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"The Eastern Coyote in New England" program at Dover Library Dec. 17
On Wednesday evening, December 17 at 7pm, the Dover Public Library will welcome Project Coyote Representative and Wild Canid Ecologist Christine Schadler to discuss this controversial animal and how people and wildlife can coexist through compassionate conservation. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call the Dover Public Library at 603-516-6050.
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Dover High School - Career Technical Center Visioning Sessions
A Joint Building Committee (JBC) was created last spring to oversee a rebuild and/or renovation of the Dover High School - Career Technical Center. The JBC is looking for community members to participate in six (6) Visioning Sessions with Educational Consultant Frank Locker to be held at the high school on:
Wednesday, December 17th 3-6:30pm
Tuesday, January 6th 3-6:30pm
Saturday, January 10th 8am-1pm
Monday, January 12th 3-6:30pm
Saturday, January 31st 8am-1pm
TBD, week of February 2nd 3-6:30pm
Participants will be asked to attend all six sessions to keep continuity for the project. This will be one of the largest projects Dover has undertaken since the building of the high school in 1967. The JBC knows the importance of input from all corners of the city. Interested community member applicants should electronically submit their name, address, email and phone number to Melissa Glidden at m.glidden@dover.k12.nh.us no later than noon, Monday December 15, 2014. In order to help us represent the entire Dover community, please indicate if you are a: Public school parent, Non-public school parent, Non-parent resident
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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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