Gardening, Sustainability Fair, Dover 400 Day: Community events April 17-23
Piscataqua Rangers Junior Fife and Drum Corps
BERWICK, Maine — On Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. for Patriots’ Day, join the Berwick Public Library for a concert by the Piscataqua Rangers Junior Fife and Drum Corps. The musicians are between the ages of 10 and 18. The corps appears at events across New England including parades, colonial-period events, reenactments, memorials, and veteran’s events.
Composting 101
SOMERSWORTH — Master Gardener Ron Trexler joins us on Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. for an introductory composting program. Attendees will learn about proper composting methods, the value of domestic and community composting, and how compost can be used in their own garden. The Somersworth Public Library will remain open until 7:30 p.m. to allow for questions at the conclusion of the program.
The US and the Holocaust documentary film screening and discussion series
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Public Library in collaboration with NH PBS and The Cohen Center will host a documentary film screening and discussion series on this acclaimed and powerful documentary. This series of programs will run for six consecutive weeks, Wednesday, April 19 through May 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This educational series is free and open to the public. Registration is required. You may attend one or all six of the programs in the series. Find out more and register online at portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/us-and-holocaust.
Discussion on purity, eugenics, and lethal medicine
DURHAM — The Active Retirement Association announces a free presentation by Tom White, Coordinator of Educational Outreach for the Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies at Keene State College. The discussion, entitled “Purity, Eugenics, and Lethal Medicine,” will explore how American eugenics and anti-immigration initiatives influenced Nazi race policy during the era of Jim Crow. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 19, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Durham Evangelical Church (lower level), 114 Dover Road (Route 108), Durham. Pre-registration for this free program is required for non-members at seacoastara@gmail.com. Please include your name, the program title, “Purity, Eugenics, and Lethal Medicine,” the name of your city or town, and where you saw this notice.
'Let’s Get Growing' gardening series
BERWICK, Maine — Join this gardening series at the Berwick Public Library, led by Amrita Cottrell and Dennis Jackson, and learn about the most sustainable methods of growing fruits and vegetables, even on a small lot. In addition, you'll discover easy ways to beautify your yard and support pollinators at the same time. The second program in this series, building your soil, will be held at the library on Wednesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. The following sessions will be held May 16 and June 21.
Poetry themed pop-up event
DOVER — Stop by Flight Coffee on Wednesday, April 19 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a poetry-themed pop-up event. We will be inviting community members to stop by and record themselves reading a favorite poem out loud for our social media accounts in honor of Dover Public Library's 21st Annual Poetry Contest and National Poetry Month.
Caregiver Cafe
DOVER — On Wednesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. join Cornerstone VNA at the Dover Public Library for our monthly Caregiver Café to support Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation.
All Abilities Club: Morning Movie
DOVER — On Wednesday, April 19 at 11 a.m. join us at the Dover Public Library for a mid-day movie. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch to eat while they watch. This month’s movie is “A Street Cat Named Bob”, rated PG-13. All Abilities Club is a series of programs geared towards adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Family game night
DOVER — On Wednesday, April 19 at 6 p.m. visit the Dover Public Library to play a fun selection of card and board games, and meet other board game enthusiasts in the community. You’re also welcome to bring your own games.
A unicorn party
PORTSMOUTH — Girls in grades K-3 and a caregiver are invited to learn about opportunities to get involved in your community. Try out sample activities and see the many ways to get involved in Girl Scouts while having fun at a special unicorn party. Come explore Girl Scouts on Thursday, April 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Camp Seawood, 350 Banfield Road, Portsmouth.
Mad Science presents: What do you know about H2O?
BERWICK, Maine — On Friday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. all things H2O are covered in this exploration into the science of water at the Berwick Public Library. In this interactive event, we will play a molecule game, witness a demonstration of surface tension, and take a swan dive into what makes water so cool. We’ll make a splash without getting the library too wet.
Sustainability Fair
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Public Library in partnership with more than 30 local organizations will hold a free Sustainability Fair on Friday, April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Connie Bean Recreation Center at 155 Parrott Avenue (behind the library). All ages are encouraged to join us to learn more about efforts to address climate issues in our community, and find out how to get involved on Earth Day and beyond! There will be food, music, and activities for all ages. The library will host our regular We Craft event in the library’s Levenson Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. where people can swap unwanted or unneeded crafts supplies to keep them out of the landfill. Find out more online at cityofportsmouth.com/library.
Rescue Run to help save the seals
RYE — The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals, held Saturday, April 22, at 9 a.m. at the Seacoast Science Center features a 5k chip-timed trail race and untimed walk to benefit the Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue program. The popular race follows a scenic route through the forest, by the rocky shore, along a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications in Odiorne Point State Park. To learn more and to register visit www.seacoastsciencecenter.org.
Dover 400 Day at the Woodman Museum
DOVER — Come join us at the Woodman Museum for an Open House and community event on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodman Museum, 182 Central Ave., Dover. Guest activities will include: meet and greet with Woody the Woodman polar bear, Red’s Good Vibe food truck, UNH 4-H “Plant a Row” program, fire and smoke education trailer provided by the Dover Fire Department, 21 senses calm room/play area, sign up for a library card with Dover Public Library and more. Open to all. Free admission with proof of Dover residency.
Jeff Warner: Music in My Pockets
SOMERSWORTH — Jeff Warner joins us at the Somersworth Public Library on Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m. for an afternoon of singing games, accessible "pocket instruments" like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground. Recommended for all ages.
Author Talk With Cheryl Grant Gillespie
BERWICK, Maine — On Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the Berwick Public Library, Cheryl Grant Gillespie will talk about her book, “From Beaver Creek to Hanoi: A Mother’s Quest to Rescue her Son,” the story of a woman who worked for three years to get her son out of a prisoner of war camp during the Vietnam war.
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
ROCHESTER — On Saturday, April 22, from 8 to 11 a.m. at First Church Congregational, 63 South Main St., Rochester. $8 for one, two or three pancakes (plain available), scrambled (real) eggs, ham or bacon, orange juice, coffee, tea hot chocolate or milk. A chocolate gift basket will be raffled, tickets only 50 cents or 3/$1. Also, before or after eating, rakes available in honor of earth Day if you want to help clean up the lawns for a few minutes. We'd love it if you'd bring a non-perishable or personal care item for our food pantry. For more information: 603-332-1121, firstucc@atlanticbbn.net, first-ucc.net, Facebook.com/firstchurchrochester.
Music, art and mindfulness
DOVER — On Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. join us at the Dover Public Library for an hour of guided meditation, imagery, and music led by the expressive therapists of The Wild Expanse Retreat. Participants will be led through a guided imagery meditation and use art materials to represent a piece of that imagery, while being supported by live music. This workshop is free and open to the public, but limited to adults. No experience necessary. RSVP requested.
STEM Saturday: Dover Shockwave Robotics
DOVER — On Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. join us at the Dover Public Library as the Dover Shockwave Robotics Team introduces us to two of their robots. They will tell us about their team, the process that was used to design and build the robot, and demonstrate how the robot works.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Dover 400 Day, Sustainability Fair: Community events April 17-23
