St. Patrick's Day, 5K and pub crawl: Seacoast community events, March 13-19

The Softer Side of Celtic

DOVER — It was 1855 when 13-year-old John Hunt left his family’s home in Kilkelly, Ireland, to come to the United States. He would never return to Ireland or see his family again, but over 100 years later the letters his father wrote him would provide the tear-provoking tune “The Ballad of Kilkelly Ireland.”

Listen to this song and many others in “The Softer Side of Celtic,” a musical performance by Jeff Snow, on March 13 at 6:30 p.m., at the Dover Public Library. This program is free and open to the public. Information: library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.

‘New England Lighthouses and the People Who Kept Them’

STRATHAM — On Monday, March 13, at 7 p.m., The Stratham Historical Society and Wiggin Memorial Library will jointly present a New Hampshire Humanities Program, “New England Lighthouses and the People Who Kept Them” at the Morgera Community Room, Stratham Fire Department, corner of Winnicutt Road and Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham. The presenter will be Jeremy D’Entremont who has written more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouse history and other maritime topics.

This free in-person program is open to the public. A 6:30 p.m. Business Meeting of the Stratham Historical Society will precede the program. Snow date is Monday, March 20.  For information, call 603-772-4346.

Active Retirement Association free general meeting

SEACOAST — The Active Retirement Association (ARA) extends an invitation to the Greater Seacoast Region to a free General Meeting on March 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Durham Evangelical Church lower-level community room, 114 Dover Road (Route 108), in Durham, N.H. Preregistration is not required. The featured speaker is Jo Radner, freelance storyteller and oral historian, who will present “Tangled Lives: Native People and English Settlers in Colonial New England.”

For more information visit www.unh.edu/ara and to inquire about membership write to arainfo1982@gmail.com.

Rye400 Committee hosts poet Mimi White

RYE — The Rye400 Committee invites you to join them on Wednesday, March 15, when award-winning poet Mimi White, a Rye resident for more than 50 years, will read poems inspired by her house and environs. The readings will take place at the Rye Public Library, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  This event is free and open to the public.

Girl Scouts Unicorn Party

STRAFFORD — Girl Scouts follow their own convictions, take the lead in their own stories, and explore all the extraordinary things they’re capable of. 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 at a special unicorn party on Wednesday, March 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Strafford School, 22 Roller Coaster Road, Strafford.

Lunch and Learn - Pain with Aging

BERWICK, Maine — Elisha Belliveau from Wentworth -Douglas Hospital will have a presentation  on Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m. on the typical types of pain aging people experience and how to manage pain. Lunch will be provided, registration is required; contact the Berwick Public Library.

Caregiver Cafe

DOVER — On Wednesday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dover Public Libary join Cornerstone VNA at our monthly Caregiver Café to support Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation. No RSVP required.

The Meerkats Movie

DOVER — On Wednesday, March 15 at 11 a.m. join us at the Dover Public Library for a showing of The Meerkats, narrated by Paul Newman, rated G. The Meerkats is an inspiring story of a young meerkat's resilience and fortitude shot in the Kalahari Desert.

Poetry Rocks

DOVER — On Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. join the Dover Public Libary for an afternoon of rock painting to celebrate the start of our 21st Annual Poetry Contest! Each rock will feature a portion of a poem, and participants will use paint pens to create designs around the quotes. All supplies will be provided.

Family Game Night

DOVER — On Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. join us at the Dover Public Library the third Wednesday of every month to play a fun selection of card and board games, and meet other board game enthusiasts in the community! You are also welcome to bring your own games.

Girl Scouts Unicorn Party

MADBURY — Girl Scouts follow their own convictions, take the lead in their own stories, and explore all the extraordinary things they’re capable of. 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 at a special unicorn party on Thursday, March 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Moharimet Elementary School library, 11 Lee Road, Madbury.

Papercrafting: Masterboard Making Demo

DOVER — On Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Dover Public Library Vesna Williams will be sharing her creative passion and giving a short presentation about making a master board. A master board is a paper crafting sheet that you create to use as a backdrop for projects. You can create a masterboard that can then be scanned and re-used for future projects. Glue, scissors and some scrap paper will be provided. Please feel free to bring any paper crafting supplies you have at home and are willing to share. Also recommended is a folder or large Ziplock bag to bring you creations home safely in. Registration requested.

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration

DOVER — On Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Join in special themed activities, including a leprechaun scavenger hunt, a Saint Patrick’s Day themed craft, and a special science experiment. Want to join in? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s morning or afternoon play session on Saint Patrick’s Day - the fun is included with museum admission, and as always, free for members. Reserve online at www.childrens-museum.org.

Pokémon Terrariums

DOVER — On Wednesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. teens in grades 6 to 12 are invited to the Dover Public Library to create their very own pokéball oasis for a Pokémon friend. All materials will be provided, but crafters are welcome to bring a favorite Pokémon figurine to use. This craft will be first come, first served – while supplies last!

Ninth annual Run Before You Crawl 5K and Pub Crawl

DOVER — Dover Main Street’s ninth annual Run Before You Crawl 5K Road Race will be held Saturday, March 18, at 9 a.m., starting and ending at the Dover Transportation Center.

Over 15 restaurants will offer crawlers food apps and drink specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purchase crawl wristbands from any participating location for just $20. Registration for the 5k is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Register online at: https://www.runreg.com/run-before-you-crawl-5k.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: St. Patrick's Day, 5K and pub crawl: Community events, March 13-19