Halloween events, church suppers, electric car show: Community events Oct. 16-22
Explore archives from the Seacoast LGBTQ+ community
PORTSMOUTH — On Monday, Oct. 16, the public is invited to explore a collection of audio and video archives from the Seacoast LGBTQ+ community. Tom Kaufhold and Holly Cashman, collaborators on the NH Seacoast LGBT History Project, will share clips from their oral history project and other video archives at this virtual "ribbon cutting" event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Portsmouth Public Library's Levenson Room.
New Hampshire housing shortage discussion
PORTSMOUTH — On Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Portsmouth Public Library there will be a New Hampshire housing shortage discussion.
Halloween Craft Night
PORTSMOUTH — On Oct. 17 families will enjoy a night of spooky rock painting at the Community Campus. Activity for grades K to 2 at 5 p.m.; for grades 3 to 5 at 6 p.m. and grades 6 to 8 at 7 p.m. For details go to: portsnh.co/recreation.
Paranormal investigator talk
BERWICK, Maine — On Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Berwick Public Library, Rob Gutro, best-selling author, paranormal investigator, and medium with Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland, will host a talk called Haunted Cases from Inspired Ghost Tracking.
Halloween STEM Event
DOVER — On Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m. join the Dover Public Library in the Activity Room for a fun Halloween STEM program. Explore the spooky side of Science. Children aged 3-10, with their caregivers, will best enjoy this event.
Caregiver Cafe
DOVER — On Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dover Public Library, join Cornerstone VNA for our monthly Caregiver Café to support Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation.
Taverna night
PORTSMOUTH — A special Saint Nicholas Taverna is planned for Saturday evening, Nov. 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Jarvis Center, on 40 Andrew Jarvis Drive in Portsmouth. The event will feature authentic Greek food, live music by Dilina and dancing. This Taverna night, presented by the families of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is another one of the special events celebrating Portsmouth’s 400th and the richness of the community. Tickets are $75 per person and must be obtained by Oct. 19. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Buy your tickets at: stnicholasevents.com.
BeTWEEN the Pages
DOVER — On Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. For kids in grades 4-6 who love spooky books. Join the Dover Public Library for a fun night talking about our favorite scary books just in time for Halloween. Pizza will be provided too. Sign up needed.
Citywide Neighborhood Committee public meeting
PORTSMOUTH — Everyone is invited to find out about Municipal Elections at the Citywide Neighborhood Committee Public Meeting with a presentation from City Clerk, Kelli Barnaby on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall.
Introduction to leatherworking workshop
ROLLINSFORD — Learn the basics of leatherworking with historical cordwainer Brett Walker at a one-day workshop on Friday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. Participants will make a reproduction leather document case based on an original owned by Stratham, N.H. shoemaker Samuel Lane (1718-1806) and now in the collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society. The fee of $155 includes all materials and tools to use during the workshop. This workshop is suitable for adults (minors aged 15-18 admitted only with parental supervision), and space is limited. To register, send an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com.
Paint the Parish House harvest supper and speaker
GREENLAND — The Greenland Community Church Women’s Alliance is sponsoring a special Paint the Parish House Harvest Supper on Friday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Community Parish House at 44 Post Road, Greenland. The roast pork dinner will be $20 per person, $35 per couple, and $10 for children ten years old and under. The dinner will be followed at 6:30 p.m. by special speaker John Porter, who will speak about “The History of Agriculture As Told By Barns” which highlights how New Hampshire barns transformed over time to meet changing agricultural needs. Admission to the talk is free, but donations to Paint the Parish House will be gratefully accepted.
Cocheco Quilters quilt show
ROCHESTER — Join the Cocheco Quilters Guild on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at their 41st annual quilt show, “Cocheco Village” at the James Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield St., Rochester. Cost is $10/person for a two-day admission. Children under 12 are free with paying adult. There will be door prizes, a member boutique of items to purchase, vendors, luncheon, and a penny sale.
A house for ME craft fair
KITTERY, Maine – A House for ME, an innovative provider of supportive housing in Southern Maine has announced their upcoming Fifth Annual Craft and Vendor Fair to be held at the Berwick Town Hall on Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission is free and there will also be a bake sale and raffle. For more information, visit www.ahouseforme.org.
Salmon Falls tidal waters fundraiser
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — On Oct. 21, from 12 to 4 p.m., Great Works Regional Land Trust will host a fundraising event at Cummings Mill Park in South Berwick to raise awareness and funds for the Salmon Falls Tidal Waters Project. The event will feature a brief speaker program and opportunities to interact with volunteers and staff pivotal to the conservation project. Visit gwrlt.org/w2w to rsvp.
Colonial market fair and militia muster
ROLLINSFORD — Travel back in time to the American Revolution at the historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford on Saturday, Oct. 21. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary era will come to life at a colonial market fair with 18th century craftspeople at work, while the militia musters in preparation for joining General Washington’s forces against the British. Admission to the event is $5 for the general public; free for children and ARCH members. For more information, visit the ARCH website at www.paulwentworthhouse.org.
Snapology Halloween Robotics Workshop
PORTSMOUTH — For ages 7 to 14 on Oct. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Community Campus. Registration is $29 per participant and is required in advance. Go to Registration: snapology.com/new-hampshire-dover. For details go to: portsnh.co/recreation.
Handcrafted pies at Madbury Church ham and bean supper
MADBURY — A Ham & Bean Supper hosted by The Madbury Church, will be Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy baked ham, a variety of homemade baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, assorted bread, a 20-item salad bar, and beverages. A highlight is delicious handcrafted fruit and cream pies for dessert. The cost for the supper is $12 for adults and $6 for kids under 12 years old. Join us at the Madbury Town Hall, 13 Town Hall Road.
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge open house
NEWINGTON — Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge will provide nature-based activities and behind-the-scenes access during the annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy self-guided walks, kids crafts and activities, and community outreach tables. No registration required, drop in any time for this free event. Refuge location: 3 Arboretum Drive, Newington.
Portsmouth’s fourth annual electric vehicle show
PORTSMOUTH — On Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bridge Street Parking Lot in Portsmouth (corner of Maplewood and Islington). Free and open to the public.
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