Taverna Night, James W. Foley Freedom Run and more: Community events Oct. 9-15
Taverna night at Saint Nicholas
PORTSMOUTH — A special Saint Nicholas Taverna is planned for Saturday, 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. The Taverna night, presented by the families of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, is another one of the special events celebrating Portsmouth’s 400th. 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.
Hope for Shantytown: A History of Dover Housing Authority
DOVER — For the past 70 years, the Dover Housing Authority has been working behind the scenes to further the city’s development. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m., learn more about the organization’s storied history in the presentation “Hope for Shantytown: A History of Dover Housing Authority” at the Dover Public Library. The talk will be in-person, with the option to watch virtually from home. Sign-up is needed to receive a link to access the presentation online. For more information or to get a link to watch virtually, visit the library’s website at library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.
21+ Charity Comedy Night to benefit the USS Albacore
PORTSMOUTH — A comedy night featuring New England comedians will be held Friday, Oct 13, to benefit the USS Albacore. The show is at the St. Andrews Masonic Lodge, 351 Middle St., in Portsmouth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. The cost is $25, and tickets are available at https://rb.gy/0sniu.
Natural Dye Day at the Wentworth House
ROLLINSFORD — Spinners, knitters, and fiber arts enthusiasts of all kinds are invited to spend a day learning about natural plant dyes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. For more specific information about the day’s schedule, email ocskolnick@gmail.com.
9th annual James W. Foley Freedom Run
ROCHESTER — The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation will host the 9th annual James W. Foley Freedom Run on Saturday, Oct. 14. The race kicks off at the James W. Foley Community Center, 150 Wakefield Drive in Rochester. Check-in and day-of registration starts at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.foleyrun.org or contact Amy Coyne at amy.coyne@jamesfoleyfoundation.org.
Bauneg Beg Mountain Recreation Area Celebration
NORTH BERWICK, Maine — Join Great Works Regional Land Trust on Oct. 14, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Kite Hill Farm in North Berwick to celebrate the recent acquisition of the Bauneg Beg Mountain Recreation Area. The afternoon of festivities includes food, beverages, music, and a brief program. Visit gwrlt.org/w2w to RSVP.
Haunted Halloween party at Exeter's historic Folsom Tavern
EXETER — Tickets are now available for Spooky Folsom, a haunted happening in downtown Exeter on Saturday, Oct. 14. The party from 7 to 9 p.m. takes place at the Folsom Tavern on Water Street and benefits Exeter LitFest. Tickets are $30. Admission includes the haunted house and beer garden. You must be 21 years old or older to purchase tickets. IDs will be checked at the door. Please visit the website exeterlitfest.com to view the ticket link.
Benefit concert for Dover food program
DOVER — Internationally renowned keyboard artist Hector Olivera will play a benefit concert for the local non-profit summer food insufficiency program, Grab and Go, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. Olivera will play on the large and versatile organ in the First Parish Church, 218 Central Ave in Dover. There is no fixed admission fee, but donations to Grab and Go are encouraged. For further concert information, contact fpdoverconcerts@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Taverna Night, James W. Foley Freedom Run: Community events Oct. 9-15
