guitar lessons
DOVER — Stop by the Dover Public Library on Monday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. to take a free guitar class taught by Mike Reeder of A&M Studios. We do not provide guitars, so please bring your own. This program is open to anyone over the age of 10.
snowflake bass swish
DOVER — On Monday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m., teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the Dover Public Library to make bath fizz in the shape of snowflakes. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for this event.
Gaming Night to Benefit Portsmouth Lions Club
PORTSMOUTH — Gaming nights at Filotimo Casino at Dover Bowl will be held for the Portsmouth Lions Club on the nights of Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 12-16. Invite your friends to play poker and other games, all for just ¥1. good reason. For more information, check out the Portsmouth New Hampshire Lions Club on Facebook and Instagram or email harbordoc@aol.com.
Learn how to bake holiday favorites with Fearless Baker Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell
DOVER — On Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., the Dover Public Library will welcome chef and bestselling author Erin Jeanne McDowell to the virtual stage to demonstrate how to make her favorite recipes while fielding “burning” questions from the audience. answer. have. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to receive a link to this virtual program, visit library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.
Rochester Writers Night
ROCHESTER — Rochester Writers Night, a monthly literary event for the Lilac City and its writers, will hold its first Rochester Area Writers Fair on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. The fair will be held in Lilac City’s second floor community room. Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St. Rochester. Book lovers can enjoy live readings, buy books for everyone on his holiday gift list, and get autographs from the authors. For more information, visit facebook.com/rochesterNHwriters.
Explore Girl Scouts
ROCHESTER — Explore the Girl Scouts at the Rochester Library, 65 South Main Street, Rochester, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. Girls in grades K through third grade and their parents are invited to learn about opportunities to get involved in the community. Try sample activities to see different ways to get involved.
Girl Scouts host unicorn parties in Barrington and Madbury
BARRINGTON/MADBURY — Explore Girl Scouts on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Barrington Middle School Library, 51 Haley Drive, Barrington. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3uuyG52 or Moharimet Elementary School, 11 Lee Road, Madbury. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/madburygs. Girls in grades K through third grade and their parents are invited to learn about opportunities to get involved in the community.
“The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of American Christmas.”
DOVER — Track the evolution of Christmas celebrations in “The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of American Christmas” on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dover Public Library. This is an in-person program with the option to live stream from home. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to get a link to watch virtually, visit library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.
Kittery Historical and Naval Museum Holiday Open House
KITTERY, Maine — The Kittery Historical and Naval Museum will hold a Holiday Open House on Dec. 7, 8, and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine. Finish your holiday shopping at a museum. There will be plenty of gift cards from area businesses, silent auction items, signed books by local authors, and a bake sale. Free admission and 20% off all items in the gift shop.
1623: The untold story of New Hampshire’s founding family
PORTSMOUTH — 1623: The Untold Story of New Hampshire’s Founding Family will be shown in the Portsmouth Public Library’s Levenson Community Room on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, visit portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/1623-founders.
Meat raffle benefiting Portsmouth Lions Club
PORTSMOUTH — The meat raffle will be held at Gibb’s Garage Bar & Grille in Portsmouth on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Free and open to the public, anyone can participate and for $1 or $2 each, he can enter for a chance to win 24 different meats to celebrate the holiday dinner. There will also be a raffle and a 50/50 cash draw. Proceeds will be donated to the Lions Club.
christmas fair
GREENLAND — The old-fashioned Christmas fair will be held again on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Parish House, 44 Post Road in Greenland.
airfield art
NORTH HAMPTON — Hampton Airfield, 9A Lafayette Road, North Hampton, will host its 4th Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masu. Different treasures can be found at each airport. Artists: Functional slings, handmade jewelry, Place Cove design, fiber art and tapestries, resin marine pieces, realistic paper flowers, fun acrylic paint, mystical candles, organic soaps, functional art, durable A variety of woodwork items that you would like to sew. Even if it rains or shines. There is no admission fee. Free parking available. Restaurant on site.
watercolor holiday card
DOVER — Come to the Dover Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. to hand-draw a greeting card in time for the holidays. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
winter gift making
DOVER — Join us for fun winter gift-making activities at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Dover Public Library. We’ll have three different crafts and lots of festive fun. Registration required.
cocoa and carol
PORTSMOUTH — Come to North Church in Market Square on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m., and get ready for the season while singing your favorite holiday carols. Songs, popcorn, snacks, etc.