NH ghost stories, free picnic and wastewater 101: Community events Sept. 11-17

Portsmouth Herald
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Active Retirement Association picnic and general meeting

PORTSMOUTH — The Active Retirement Association will host a free picnic and meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, at 12:30 p.m. at Stratham Hill Park, 270 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham. A lunch of sandwiches, chips, cookies, and bottled water will be served. This free event is open to the public, adults only, rain or shine.

Christmas stocking knitting class

DOVER — The Dover Library will host a Christmas stocking knitting class for intermediate knitters from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11. You must be comfortable casting on, knitting, purling, and working with two colors of yarn. You will need to bring size seven knitting needles, but all other supplies will be provided. Sign-up needed. Visit library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.

Joseph C. A. Wingate: Stratham’s Link to 19th century China

STRATHAM — The Stratham Historical Society and Wiggin Memorial Library will jointly host “Joseph C. A. Wingate: Stratham’s Link to 19th Century China” on Monday, Sept. 11. The event at 7 p.m. is presented by Wingate's third great-nephew John Wingate Seavey.

John Wingate Seavey
John Wingate Seavey

Crafternoon at Dover Library

DOVER — Kids in grades 1 and up are invited to join the Dover Public Library in the Story Time Room at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to make Shrinky Dink charms to hang on a backpack or key ring.  Please pre-register for this event. Visit library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.

'Lunch and Learn' with first responders

BERWICK, Maine — Berwick for a Lifetime will host a “Lunch and Learn” program panel discussion with first responders at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Berwick Public Library. Lunch will be provided following the program. Registration is required. Please contact the Berwick Library at 207-698-5737 to sign up.

'Spirits of the Granite State' with Roxie Zwicker

DOVER — Follow the peaceful dirt roads of New Hampshire to long forgotten ghost stories of the past with Roxie Zwicker of New England Curiosities. Zwicker will present “Spirits of the Granite State” on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dover Library. The presentation is in-person, with the option to watch virtually from home. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to sign up to attend virtually, visit the library’s website at library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.

Roxie Zwicker
Roxie Zwicker

Wastewater 101 at Portsmouth Library

PORTSMOUTH — Join the Department of Public Works Water, Wastewater, Stormwater experts at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the library. They will provide an overview of basic wastewater treatment concepts and definitions, the city’s current sewer and wastewater treatment systems, status of current regulations, system performance, current challenges, and upcoming projects.

Bob Moore and Friends at Exeter Library

EXETER — Exeter Public Library will host local music group Bob Moore and Friends at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14. The group will perform original folk and blues music and some original poetry with the help of friend Cynthia Chatis. This performance is free and open to the public. Exeter Public Library is at 4 Chestnut Street in Exeter. For more information, contact the library at 603-772-3101.

The Great Regeneration: A conversation with author Dorn Cox

DOVER — When you talk about farming, the furthest thing from your mind is open-source technology. But what if this combination had the potential to change how we manage food production around the world and combat climate instability? Dover Public Library will host “The Great Regeneration: A Conversation with Author Dorn Cox” on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to sign up to receive a link to the virtual program, visit the library’s website at library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.

Family Place Workshop at Dover Library

DOVER — The Dover Library will host a five-week workshop series with specialists on child development, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15. For caregivers and children one to four years old. Topics include early literacy, child development, speech, hearing and language, nutrition, and music, play and health. Register once for the entire five-week series. Visit library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: NH ghost stories, free picnic and more: Community events Sept. 11-17