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SUMMARY:Concord - Around-the-World Food Tour
DESCRIPTION:13th Annual Concord Multicultural Festival presented by Parker Education\n***VIP EXPERIENCE***\n\n\n\nAround-the-World Food Tour\n\nIf you love the Multicultural Festival for its delicious foods from across the globe\, then this VIP tour is a great opportunity to take your Multicultural Festival experience to the next level! \nDuring the Tour\, one of our NH Food Bank chefs will serve as your global guide\, introducing you to the food vendors and making sure you have a great experience\, eat great food\, and learn from the wonderful New American chefs that now call greater Concord their home. Get your tickets now for an exclusive Multicultural smorgasbord! \nEach VIP Food Tour group has a maximum of 8 participants\, and leaves at 30 minutes past the hour. Choose your time and buy your ticket by clicking ‘Purchase’ below. Each $35 ticket includes a $20 food credit and a donation to this wonderful festival that will take your taste buds around the world! \n\n\n\n\nThe Concord Multicultural Festival is an annual celebration of all cultures featuring: \n–> Entertainment by local performers\n–> Local ethnic food vendors\n–> Cultural crafts made by local artists\n–> Traditional arts demonstrations\n–> Activities for all ages\n–> International flag parade \nand so much more! \nPlease visit our website for more information – https://concordnhmulticulturalfestival.org/home
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-around-the-world-food-tour/
LOCATION:New Hampshire State House\, 107 N Main St\, Concord\, NH\, 03303\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T163000
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SUMMARY:Concord - Cooking Class: Indian and Nepali Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Cooking Class: Indian and Nepali Fusion\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Sycamore Community Garden for an authentic and educational cooking experience that is rich in both culture and cuisine! This is a hands-on cooking class led by new Americans living in Concord. ONLY 10 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR EACH CLASS. Don’t worry: future classes will be added if the event sells out!\n\n\nLocation:\nUnitarian Universalist Church of Concord\, 274 Pleasant Street\, Concord\, NH 03301\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn in this international cooking class: \nLearn to prepare an authentic\, typical Indian and Nepali inspired meal directly from a Bhutanese immigrant whose family lives in Concord and is a member of Sycamore Community Garden. \nMENU: Aloo Paratha\, Curry Dish\, Indian Sweet Dessert \nTEACHER: Harimaya Khatiwada \nCost: $50 \nRegister here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-cooking-class-indian-and-nepali-fusion/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord\, 274 Pleasant Street\,\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T120000
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SUMMARY:Exeter - 5th Annual Racial Unity Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Exeter will again be the site of Racial Unity Day on Saturday\, September 28. The fifth annual event is a fun-filled day of music\, food\, conversation\, art\, poetry and a special children’s program. Event organizers have designed this year’s event as a call to explore “What’s one small thing I can do for racial unity?” \nVisit RUT at https://racialunityteam.com/racial-unity-day\, contact us at racialunityteam1@gmail.com\, call 603-263-6511
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/exeter-5th-annual-racial-unity-day-event/
LOCATION:Exeter Town Hall\, 9 Front St\, Exeter\, NH\, 03833\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T064334Z
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SUMMARY:Nashua - Suitcase Stories
DESCRIPTION:Suitcase Stories® is a signature program of the International Institute of New England. It raises the profile of refugees and immigrants while strengthening community through the art of storytelling. \nLaunched in 2016\, Suitcase Stories began as a traveling live performance series featuring foreign and U.S.-born residents sharing powerful refugee and immigrant stories. Since its initial year\, the initiative has expanded to include programming customized for community partners. To date\, more than 3\,000 people have enjoyed a mainstage performance and thousands more have watched a taped episode on PBS television. The response from those audience members spoke of how the performance challenged and expanded their perceptions of refugees and immigrants.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/nashua-suitcase-stories/
LOCATION:Nashua High School North\, 8 Titan Way\, Nashua\, NH\, 03063\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="International Institute of New England":MAILTO:esears@iine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T090000
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SUMMARY:Manchester - Vigil to Support Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:Immigration Vigil/check-ins to support immigrants in Manchester\nWhen: Oct 1st\nTime: 9am\nLocation: Norris Cotton Federal Building\n275 Chestnut Street\, Manchester
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-vigil-to-support-immigrants/
LOCATION:Norris Cotton Federal Building\, 275 Chestnut St.\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T200000
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SUMMARY:Portsmouth - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film Series- Anote's Ark
DESCRIPTION:Registration\n\n\nGeneral Admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nFinding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series \nAnote’s Ark \nTuesday\, October 1st\, 6PM \nPortsmouth Public Library \n175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, NH 03801 \nTickets are free for the public\, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets today! \nAbout Anote’s Ark \nWhat happens when your nation is swallowed by the sea? With the harsh realities of climate change looming\, the low-lying Pacific nation Kiribati must find a new solution for the survival of its people. With sweeping cinematography\, Anote’s Ark interweaves two poignant stories. Anote Tong\, endearing president of the island\, races to find options-advocating in international climate negotiations and even investigating building underwater cities. At the same time\, warm and sharp-witted Sermery\, a young mother of six\, tackles every struggle with humour. She must decide whether to leave the only culture she knows on the island and migrate to a new life in New Zealand. Anote’s Ark captures the next evolution in the shifting dynamics of climate change-one where borders\, technology\, and global treaties are urgent and can change daily life as we know it. This portrait of the Kiribati people exudes strength of character and grace as they confront the inevitable change they are facing head-on.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/portsmouth-finding-refuge-crossroads-film-series-anotes-ark/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Ave\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Understanding Today’s Immigration Policy Landscape
DESCRIPTION:A host of immigration rule and policy changes in recent years – and their confusing implementation status – have led to growing community concerns\, fears\, and uncertainties. Staying current in this rapidly changing immigration policy environment is an ongoing challenge for local leaders.\n\n\n\nPlease join Welcoming America for a comprehensive update on today’s federal immigration policy landscape\, including what’s changed\, what hasn’t\, and what may be on the horizon. \nLearn how local leaders can prepare in the year ahead and come with your questions on current policy and future risks. \nSPEAKERS:\nRandy Capps\, Director of Research\, U.S. Programs\, Migration Policy Institute\nJessica Bolter\, Associate Policy Analyst\, Migration Policy Institute \n\n\n\nOct 1\, 2019 02:00 PM in Eastern Time
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/webinar-understanding-todays-immigration-policy-landscape/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20190928T202721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T202721Z
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SUMMARY:Durham - Learning to Document Your Community's Experience
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URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/durham-learning-to-document-your-communitys-experience/
LOCATION:UNH – Durham\, 83 Main Street\, Durham\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20190925T065835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T065913Z
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SUMMARY:Concord - 2019 Bill of Rights Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire is pleased to invite you to our 2019 Bill of Rights Awards Dinner. Please join us for a memorable evening of celebration and inspiration as we come together to honor the work of individuals and organizations standing up for basic civil rights and liberties. \nInvite your civil liberties-friendly family and friends to join us! All tickets include dinner. \nBill of Rights Honorees: \n– Eva Castillo\, Director of the NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees\n– The NH Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty\n– Caroline Casey and Maggie Flaherty\, Plaintiffs for Voting Rights Case \nAll proceeds support our legal program; the only one in New Hampshire devoted exclusively to defending citizens’ rights.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-2019-bill-of-rights-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:ACLU of New Hampshire\, 18 Low Ave\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191007T223655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T223655Z
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SUMMARY:Nashua - Free Immigration Advice at Library
DESCRIPTION:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Open House\nWednesdays Oct. 9 and Dec. 4\n9:30 AM – 11:30 AM\nNashua Public Library\n\nVisit the Nashua Public Library between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM on Wednesday Oct. 9 or Dec. 4 and meet with an officer from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to get your questions answered about applying to enter the country or to become a citizen.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/nashua-free-immigration-advice-at-library/
LOCATION:Nashua Public Library\, 2 Court Street\, Nashua\, NH\, 03060\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191005T211125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191005T211232Z
UID:4581-1571162400-1571167800@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Lebanon - Community Listening Session with Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:THE GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON\nDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION\nCommunity listening session \nTuesday\, Oct. 15\, 2019\, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nRiver Valley Community College\n15 Hanover St.\nLebanon\, NH 03766 \nThe Council will use this information to guide its work\, including reports\nand recommendations\, over the coming months.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/lebanon-community-listening-session-with-governors-advisory-council-on-diversity-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:River Valley Community College\, 15 Hanover St.\, Lebanon\, NH\, 03766\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20190919T002236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T002237Z
UID:4481-1571320800-1571329800@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Hooksett - Communities of Color Coming Together In NH
DESCRIPTION:A fun-filled evening with networking activities\, food\, and guest speakers. All communities of color are welcome to attend to fellowship and network with other persons of color.\n\nThursday\, October 17th\, 2019 \n6 p.m. till 8:30 p.m \nGustafson Center \n2500 North River Road\, Hooksett\, NH 03106 \nParking will be available in parking lot adjacent to Gustafson Center.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/hooksett-communities-of-color-coming-together-in-nh/
LOCATION:Gustafson Center (SNHU Campus)\, 2500 North River Road\, Hooksett\, NH\, 03106\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191007T224323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T224323Z
UID:4600-1571490000-1571526000@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Nashua - Diwali & Dandiya Festival
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URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/nashua-diwali-dandiya-festival/
LOCATION:Nashua High School North\, 8 Titan Way\, Nashua\, NH\, 03063\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191021T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T195445Z
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SUMMARY:New London - Immigration 101
DESCRIPTION:The immigration crisis is a significant concern for all of us\, regardless of your political preference. A common question for many people is: “Why don’t migrants enter the United States the right way? My grandparents came here through proper means.” Many people are unsure or unaware of what is involved in coming to this country and beginning the path to citizenship. How can we remedy this enormous immigration problem? One thing we can do is to learn true and accurate information about the issue and the applicable laws.\n\nEva Castillo – Director\, NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees and Welcoming NH will present an informative program that will clarify some of the questions about the immigration and citizenship process. The program will include: Roots of migration; Ways people migrate to the US; US response to immigration; The role of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Border Patrol in NH; NH Immigration stories. Eva served as Police Commissioner in Manchester for six years and sits on the board or steering committees of several NH organizations and Government Councils.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/new-london-immigration-101/
LOCATION:St. Andrew Episcopal Church\, 52 Gould Rd\, New London\, NH\, 03257\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20190712T012309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T050154Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Cultural Competence Train the Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Dates: October 23\, 24\, 25\, 28\, 29 \n(Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, followed by Monday and Tuesday.) \nTimes: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Each of 5 Days \nTaught by: NH Health & Equity Partnership \nClick HERE to register \nWho is this course for? \n\nProfessionals who want:\n\nto start or enhance cultural competency initiatives in their organizations\nto include proven cultural competency training as part of their curriculum\nto understand how to design and deliver a quality cultural competency program\n\n\nNew and experienced diversity and cultural competency trainers who want:\n\nto enhance their facilitation skills for potentially difficult conversations\nto participate in a statewide network of cultural competency trainers\n\n\nParticipants who completed the New Hampshire Health & Equity Partnership’s Diversity & Cultural Competence workshop (participation recommended\, not required)\n\nWhat you’ll get from taking this course \n\nReceive a pre-packaged\, effective\, and time tested cultural competency curriculum to deliver right out of the box.\nShare ideas for how to incorporate the curriculum into existing courses and/or meetings.\nDevelop strategies for delivering Cultural Competency training in your institution.\nLearn strategies to evaluate your training program.\nHave multiple opportunities to apply information during the training sessions.\nParticipate in engaging activities to deepen your understanding of the content.\nExperience various training techniques: participative lectures\, small groups\, large group discussions\, individual work\, and skill practice.\nLearn tips and tricks for handling\n\ncomplex content\ndifficult participants\nuncomfortable discussions\nunexpected interactions\n\n\nReceive an in-depth instructional cultural competency facilitator reference guide.\n\nCourse Description: \nThis course is a five-day training divided into two parts: three eight-hour days in one week\, followed by two eight-hour days during a second week. This is 40 hours of high quality. You must attend all 40 hours to receive your certificate. \nCost: $1000 per participant \n\nPayment must be received to reserve your spot\n100% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of training\n50% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least seven days prior to Day 1 of training\nNo reimbursement for cancellation notice that is fewer than seven days\n\nImportant Info: By registering\, you are confirming your commitment to attend all 40 hours of training offered through this program. . In addition you are confirming your commitment to (1)provide at least one training within 12 months of completing the initial 40-hour course maintaining curriculum fidelity\, and (2)participate in a trainers’ circle (peer network) with others who have completed this course at a minimum of two times per year the first year; on-going participation is recommended. This is intended as a support to you as you incorporate knowledge from the workshop into curriculum and offer programs to staff. A Commitment Form will be sent to you with your registration confirmation asking for a signature from your supervisor to show their support for you to take the time for the training as well as their support for you to create change at your organization through using the knowledge\, skills\, and materials learned through the course.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-diversity-cultural-competence-train-the-trainer/
LOCATION:Manchester Health Department\, 1528 Elm Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191005T212307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191005T212636Z
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SUMMARY:Concord - State Police Community Empowerment Forum
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 24\, 2019 at the NH Division of Motor Vehicles Auditorium located at 23 Hazen Drive in Concord\, NH. \nThis event will serve as a fantastic opportunity to listen to presentations from some great community leaders and to meet others from various governmental\, non-profit and educational sectors. \nView event flyer here: NHSP Community Empowerment Forum \nView parking instructions here: Parking and Building Access instructions \nPlease RSVP to Ms. Amber Latuch:  Amber.latuch@dos.nh.gov\, the State Police Public Relations/Community Outreach Liaison
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/state-police-community-empowerment-forum/
LOCATION:NH Division of Motor Vehicles Auditorium\, 23 Hazen Drive\, Concord\, NH\, 03305\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20190928T172428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T172544Z
UID:4520-1571940000-1571947200@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Bow - Forum on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:IMMIGRATION: HOW DID WE GET HERE? CAN WE DO BETTER??\nA panel discussion on the history of U.S. foreign and immigration policies\, the thread of nativism\, and ideas for crafting a more humane immigration policy. \nThis the third forum in our Immigration Series. Please join the discussion and learn the about the US’s extensive involvement in the destabilization of Central America. \nThis forum is sponsored by Canterbury Citizens for Democracy\, Kent Street Coalition\, Loudon Dems and Independents\, American Friends Service Committee and Wilton NH Peace Action.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/bow-forum-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Bow Baker Free Library\, 509 South St\, Bow\, NH\, 03304\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191021T212446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T212446Z
UID:4716-1572111000-1572118200@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Concord - Diwali Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Deepawali\, the Hindu Festival of Lights\, at City Plaza in front of the NH State House. Diwali is the Hindu celebration of the “victory of light over darkness\, good over evil\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair.” \nDeepa= lights\nWali = rows \nAll are welcome to join our Hindu community in this celebration. Let’s rejoice together!!! \nThis event is presented in partnership with: \nHimalaya Heritage Performing Arts Group\nInternational Nepali Literary Society of NH\nConcord Multicultural Festival\nKathmandu Bazaar\nCHS Be the Change Club\nAS Insurance Agency\nRadha Thapa\, New York Life \nABOUT DIWALI:\nDiwali – or Deepavali – a Hindu festival of lights\, is celebrated every year in autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in southern hemisphere). One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism\, its spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness\, good over evil\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. The festival preparation and rituals typically extend over a five-day period\, but the main festival night of Deepavali coincides with the darkest\, new moon night of the Hindu Lunar calendar. On Deepavali night\, fireworks light up the neighborhood skies. Later\, family members and friends are invited to celebrate the night over food and sweets.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-diwali-celebration-2/
LOCATION:City Plaza\, 124 N Main St\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191016T231220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T211453Z
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SUMMARY:Epsom - Human Library
DESCRIPTION:The Human Library is designed to facilitate dialogue between individuals from different cultures\, backgrounds\, and experiences — challenging perceptions by putting faces\, names\, and stories to stereotypes. Join the conversation! \nEpsom Public Library\, 1606 Dover Rd. \nRSVP to kgillis@live.com \nHuman Library flyer
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/epsom-human-library/
LOCATION:Epsom Public Library\,\, 1606 Dover Rd\, Epsom\, NH\, 03234\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191022T212928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T212928Z
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SUMMARY:Hanover - Immigration 101
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/hanover-immigration-101/
LOCATION:Dartmouth College\, Hanover\, NH\, 03755\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191021T195116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T175741Z
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SUMMARY:Nashua - Immigration 101
DESCRIPTION:IMMIGRATION 101  \nTuesday\, October 29\, 2019  \n7 – 8:30 P.M. \nFirst Church\, Nashua \n1 Concord Street\nNashua\, New Hampshire \nThe Pathway To Citizenship Is Not Easy \nThe First Church is hosting a program sponsored by The NH Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees and the Granite State Organizing Project on the topic of immigration policy\, the history of immigration in the U.S. and our current situation. \nTopics include: \n\nCurrent history of immigration in New Hampshire and the United States\nThe role of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Border Patrol in NH\nThe stories of those affected here in New Hampshire\nHow to stay informed and active regarding immigration issues\nAnswers to questions you have about immigration policies\n\nWe seek to increase our knowledge and awareness so that we can informed citizens engaged in making our communities stronger\, healthier and safer. \nPrimary Presenter Eva Castillo: \nA native of Caracas\, Venezuela\, Eva Castillo has a long history of working with and advocating for immigrants. In 1984\, Eva moved to New Hampshire\, where she worked first at the NE Farm Workers Council\, and later as at the Latin American Center in Manchester. She joined MIRA in 2007 as Director of the “NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees.” Eva’s tireless work to support immigrants with workers’ rights education\, medical and legal interpreting and immigrant rights advocacy has granted her the community. Eva served as Police Commissioner in Manchester for six years and sits on the board or steering committees of several NH organizations and Government Councils. \nEva will be joined by staff from the Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP)\, the convener of the NH Immigrant Solidarity Network\, who will share information about ways to get involved. The NH Immigrant Solidarity Network includes more than 50 faith communities from all across the state who are joined together to support immigrant families. \nFor more information please contact GSOP at 603-668-8250
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/nashua-immigration-101/
LOCATION:First Church Nashua\, 1 Concord St\, Nashua\, NH\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
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SUMMARY:Concord - Home Now: How 6000 Refugees Transformed an American Town
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 1st\, 2019\, 6 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore\, 45 South Main Street\, Concord\, NH. \nFree and open to the public. \nCynthia Anderson shares a moving chronicle of struggle\, transformation\, and who belongs in America. Her new book Home Now: How 6000 Refugees Transformed an American Town\, tells the impactful story of Lewiston\, Maine. \nThe once-thriving city of Lewiston had fallen on hard times–mills closed\, jobs gone. It was mostly white\, and the young were leaving. Then thousands of African Muslim immigrants came to town. \nOver the past 15 years\, Lewiston\, Maine has improbably become one of the most Muslim towns in America. About 6\,000 of the city’s 36\,000 inhabitants are African refugees and asylum seekers\, many of them Somali. Cynthia Anderson tells the story of this fractious yet resilient mill town near where she grew up\, offering the unfolding drama of a community’s reinvention–and humanizing some of the defining political issues in America today. \nIn Lewiston\, progress is real but precarious. With empathy and honesty Anderson takes the reader deep into the lives of both immigrants and lifelong Mainers: a single Muslim mom\, an anti-Islamist activist\, a Congolese asylum seeker\, a Somali community leader. Their lives unfold in these pages as anti-immigrant sentiment rises across the US and national realities collide with those in Lewiston. Home Now gives a poignant account of America’s evolving relationship with religion and race\, and provides a sensitive refutation of the idea that we’d be better off without change. \nView flyer: Home Now at Gibson’s Bookstore
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-home-now-how-6000-refugees-transformed-an-american-town/
LOCATION:Gibson’s Bookstore\, 45 South Main Street\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191103T151649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T151649Z
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SUMMARY:Laconia - Town Hall w/ Tulsi Gabbard
DESCRIPTION:Come hear and meet Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Learn about her vision for uniting the country with the spirit of “Service above Self”. Tulsi is serving her 4th term and is Major in the Army National Guard and has served two combat tours to the Middle East. There will be time for questions and answers\, as well as photo opportunities. \nSunday\, November 3rd\nTime: 6-7:30pm \nAddress: Laconia VFW\n143 Court Street\nLaconia\, NH
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/laconia-town-hall-w-tulsi-gabbard/
LOCATION:Laconia VFW\, 143 Court Street\, Laconia\, NH\, 03246\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20190619T173042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T050333Z
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SUMMARY:Portsmouth - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series- Fire at Sea
DESCRIPTION:Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series  \nFire at Sea \nTuesday\, November 5th\, 6 PM \nPortsmouth Public Library \n175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, NH 03801 \nTickets are free for the public\, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets today!\n \nAbout Fire at Sea: \nSituated some 200km off Italy’s southern coast\, Lampedusa has hit world headlines in recent years as the first port of call for hundreds of thousands of African and Middle Eastern migrants hoping to make a new life in Europe. Rosi spent months living on the Mediterranean island\, capturing its history\, culture and the current everyday reality of its 6\,000-strong local population as hundreds of migrants land on its shores on a weekly basis. The resulting documentary focuses on 12-year-old Samuele\, a local boy who loves to hunt with his slingshot and spend time on land even though he hails from a culture steeped in the sea.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/portsmouth-finding-refuge-crossroads-film-and-discussion-series-fire-at-sea/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Ave\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20190928T204420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T204420Z
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SUMMARY:Concord - 2019 Organizer Training
DESCRIPTION:NHPA Leaders & Activists Training\nThursday\, November 7\, 2019\n9 AM – 4 PM\nConcord\, NH  \nJoin NH Progress Alliance\, partners and allies to learn and connect with a day-long training for organizational leaders and community activists! This training is open to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations\, and will help you build your skills and grow your presence in the advocacy community. \nEngage with and learn from top practitioners in organizing\, compliance\, fundraising\, social + earned media\, and more! \nWorkshops include: \n\nOrganizing: Using campaign frameworks and power mapping\nOrganizing: New methods of organizing – coops and relational models\nOrganizing: Applying a race and gender justice lens\nMedia: Making your own media\nCompliance: Staying legal in 2020\nFundraising: Building and maintaining fundraising canvasses\n\nSeveral more workshops will be added to the agenda soon! \nThe training is free of charge. Registration is first-come\, first-served\, and spots are limited. Click here for more information and to register today! \nQuestions? Contact schaissonwarner@nhprogressalliance.org
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-2019-organizer-training/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191023T035410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T040810Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Welcoming America Rural Welcoming Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Welcoming America Rural Welcoming Initiative\n\n\nDescription: Join us to further explore the rural welcoming initiative\, learn more about Welcoming America and discuss any questions you might have about the application or the process. \nThrough a new Rural Welcoming Initiative\, selected nonprofit organizations and local governments will have the chance to receive technical assistance and coaching\, draw on the tools and resources available to Welcoming Network members\, and act as peer leaders by sharing good ideas and receiving national recognition for their welcoming efforts.\n\n\nTime: Nov 7\, 2019 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/webinar-welcoming-america-rural-welcoming-initiative/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191101T001636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T001636Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester - Town Hall Immigration and Integration: What is Our Capacity?
DESCRIPTION:As part of our (Currier Museum of Art’s) special exhibition We Are For Freedoms\, join us for a town hall exploring immigration and migration and the capacity of a community to effectively welcome and support new citizens. This free event will provide a platform for a facilitated conversation that seeks to encourage a more active\, collaborative\, and inclusive community. A diverse group of speakers will share their stories and then invite all to participate in the conversation. This talk will have a special performance by Deo Mwano and will be moderated by Max Latona\, Associate Professor of Philosophy\, Saint Anselm College. Galleries open until 9 pm so be sure to stay after the event to enjoy We Are For Freedoms\, and a full menu and cash bar in our Winter Garden Cafe. \nFREE but seats are limited \nRegister hereThis is the first in a series of four town hall discussions associated with the exhibition We Are For Freedoms. Other town halls will be held on December 8\, January 20\, and February 6.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-town-hall-immigration-and-integration-what-is-our-capacity/
LOCATION:Currier Museum of Art\, 150 Ash St.\, Manchester\, NH\, 03104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191108T015422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T015452Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Advancing Equity: A Racial Equity Journey
DESCRIPTION:Discrimination based on race and ethnicity can negatively affect health across lifetimes and generations. Racial inequities are not random. They have been created and sustained over time by unfair and discriminatory policies and practices at many levels. Inequities will not disappear on their own\, but communities have the power to disrupt them.\n\nJoin us on November 12\, 2019 as we team up with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) to share how the Spokane Regional Health District began their journey toward disrupting racial inequities in Spokane\, WA. We’ll explore how the Health District got started\, some lessons learned along the way\, and what they hope to achieve. We’ll also share the framework they’re using to build their internal capacity and discuss how you can use it to embed racial equity considerations in your community’s practices.GARE is a national network of government jurisdictions working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. It is a joint project of the new Race Forward and the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nNov 12\, 2019 2 PM Central Time (3 PM Eastern) \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/webinar-advancing-equity-a-racial-equity-journey/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191018T045728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T045751Z
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SUMMARY:Dover - Culturally Responsive Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators\, speakers\, and youth leaders will guide attendees in understanding how race\, socio-economic status\, trauma\, and mental health uniquely inform the ways in which students learn and engage with community. Sessions will utilize the disciplines of dance\, theatre\, media\, visual arts\, and music as an essential asset in student centered and project based learning. Organized by the NH State Council on the Arts in partnership with the NH Arts Learning Network and many local and regional partners. \nFor more info and to register\, visit: https://www.nhartslearning.org/arts-education-conference
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/dover-culturally-responsive-leadership/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003931
CREATED:20191108T184120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T184550Z
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SUMMARY:Concord - Immigration: Reform for the Future
DESCRIPTION:The Rudman Center at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law\, in partnership with the Concord Coalition and with the generous support of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation\, will be hosting a conference on immigration reform on Friday\, Nov. 15\, at 9 a.m. The conference\, titled “Immigration: Reform for the Future\,” will focus on how sound economic policies are informed by sound immigration policies\, and vice versa. \nREGISTER HERE.  The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nFeaturing: \n\nAli Noorani\, panelist\, is the Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum\, a non-partisan advocacy organization working to promote the value of immigrants and immigration. Noorani is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.\nJacqueline Varas\, panelist\, is the Director of Immigration and Trade Policy at the American Action Forum. Varas focuses her research on the economic and employment implications of both immigration and trade.\nAmbassador George Bruno\, panelist\, is Managing Director of USA Group International and practices immigration law in New Hampshire. He was appointed by President Clinton as U.S. Ambassador to Belize in 1994 and was the first Director of New Hampshire Legal Assistance.\nRobert L. Bixby\, moderator\, is Executive Director of The Concord Coalition\, a nonpartisan grassroots organization that advocates for generationally responsible fiscal policy.\n\nJoin The Concord Coalition and the Warren B. Rudman Center for a discussion on potential reforms to the nation’s legal immigration system that could address demographic trends\, meet workforce needs\, improve economic growth and more. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nThis forum on immigration is in conjunction with a new\, national project by Concord promoting a fiscally-responsible economic growth agenda\, which you can read more about by clicking here. The topics highlighted by the project also include\, health care reform\, workforce development\, Social Security sustainability\, and investment in R&D. \nREGISTER HERE.  The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nEVENT DETAILS: \nWhat: Moderated panel discussion\, “Immigration: Reform for the Future” \nWhen: Friday\, November 15\nRegistration and reception 8:30 a.m.\nProgram 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Warren B. Rudman Center at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law\n2 White Street\, Concord\, NH 03301; Room 282 \nCoffee and pastries provided. \nREGISTER HERE.  The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-immigration-reform-for-the-future/
LOCATION:UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law\, 2 White St\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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