Dover - U.S. Citizenship Classes
2019-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
U. S. Citizenship Class 2019

Learn about US government, history, and geography and the steps required to become a US citizen. Get help filling out the US Citizenship Application.
The curriculum for this class is based on the US Citizenship application and test questions, but the course is appropriate for any intermediate or advanced ESL student regardless of citizenship status or plans. This is a chance to work on your English skills and vocabulary through focused readings, class discussions, and small group activities. Final two classes include a video on what makes for a successful citizenship interview and a chance to do a live, simulated interview.
Who: Intermediate or advanced ESL students
When: Wednesdays, March 6 – May 15, 2019. Afternoon classes 12:30-2:30 PM or Evening classes 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: Free, thanks to a grant from the NH Bureau of Adult Education!
Citizenship-Flyer

Manchester - Conversation Cafe at Currier Museum of Art
2019-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
New immigrants and “receiving” community members tour the museum and share their thoughts and reactions in small groups. Light refreshments served. Museum open until 9:00 PM.

Manchester - Intl. Women's Day Celebration
2019-03-09 07:00 - 10:00 | YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Celebrate International Women’s Day! How does the media effect the way women think about themselves? We will think about this together. We’ll eat together. We’ll dance together. Celebrate International Women’s Day with Welcoming Manchester and Victory Women of Vision!

Manchester - A Seder Experience
2019-03-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
TAY Sisterhood and Brotherhood, in association with Interfaith Women of NH,
invites all Women and Men to:
A Seder Experience
Sunday, March 10, 2019
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Check in begins at 1:00 pm
Led by Rabbi Beth Davidson
Temple Adath Yeshurun
152 Prospect St, Manchester, NH
Traditional Seder foods will be served.
Space is limited and Reservation is required by Thursday, February 28
Please register by email to office@taynh.org or by regular mail
$5 donation is requested at time of reservation (send to Temple address)
For more information and details about how to register for A Seder Experience, please click here to view the flyer.

Portsmouth - EWH Tea Talks: And Still We Rise
2019-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, 03801, United States
Presenters: Wildolfo Arvelo, Judy Dow & Brenda Lett
Moderator: Cait Vaughan
Can you really improve race relations in a country that is so divided? Through dialogue and story sharing this panel will present three innovative ways to build bridges.
We will hear from one organization that is working to strengthen the cultural knowledge and identity of New England Native American youth and families; discover new state initiatives for economic growth through diversity and inclusion; and begin the dialogue around reparation for the injuries of enslavement and its aftermath.
More Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks and info

Lebanon - Immigration Stories
2019-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 | NH, United States
A Storytelling Event
Hosted by Long Story Short
&
United Valley Interfaith Project
IMMIGRATION STORIES
Sunday, March 10TH, 2019
3pm – 5pm
The Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon, NH
10 Campbell St, Lebanon, NH 03766
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling. Immigrant storytellers will share their experiences coming to and living in the US. The event is by donation. All proceeds will go to support the immigrant support fund of the Upper Valley Refugee Working Group.
United Valley Interfaith Project is committed to working for justice by building relationships and grassroots power in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Long Story Short is a small Upper Valley group of storytellers and story lovers. We believe everyone has a story to tell and deserves an audience.
Any questions: uvlongstoryshort@gmail.com

Portsmouth - My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food
2019-03-12 15:00 | NH, United States
My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food

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7pm — Writers on a New England Stage event
8pm — Post-show Reception for Director’s Club begins. This reception is open to Patron-level members and up. Kindly RSVP here.
The bestselling cookbook author, beloved and award-winning television personality, and hugely successful restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich comes to town to share her heartwarming, emotional, revelatory memoir—told with all her hallmark warmth and gusto. Leave with her favorite recipes in hand!
Lidia’s story begins with her upbringing in Pula, a formerly Italian city turned Yugoslavian under Tito’s communist regime. She enjoys a childhood surrounded by love and security—despite the family’s poverty—learning everything about Italian cooking from her beloved grandmother, Nonna Rosa. When the communist regime begins investigating the family, they flee to Trieste, Italy, where they spend two years in a refugee camp waiting for visas to enter the United States–an experience that will shape Lidia for the rest of her life. At age 12, Lidia starts a new life in New York. She soon begins working in restaurants as a young teenager, the first step toward the creation of her own American dream. And she tells in great, vivid detail the fulfillment of that dream: her close-knit family, her dedication and endless passion for food that ultimately leads to multiple restaurants, many cookbooks, and twenty years on public television as the host of her own cooking show. An absolute must-have/must-see for the millions of Lidia fans!

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Concord - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film Series - Anote's Ark
2019-03-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Red River Theatres, 11 S Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series
Anote’s Ark
Wednesday, March 20th, 7 PM
Red River Theatres
11 S Main St #L1
Concord, NH 03301
Tickets are free for the public, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets today!
About Anote’s Ark
What 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.
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Manchester - Book Discussion of “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran
2019-03-28 14:30 | First Congregational Church, 508 Union St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Book Discussion of “The Prophet”
by Kahlil Gibran
Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 6:45 p.m.
Check-In begins at 6:15
Program begins at 6:45
First Congregational Church
508 Union St. in Manchester
Click here for directions.
Book Discussion Led By Selma Naccach-Hoff

Join us for refreshments and conversation after the program!

Please register via email to interfaithwomennh@gmail.com or
via our Join/Contact Us page.

Concord - Sign With Me: Free Toddler Sign Language Class for Parents
2019-04-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Community Bridges, 70 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH, United States
Learn 20+ toddler-friendly signs
Learn how to support your child’s language development by pairing spoken words with signs
Learn the communicative power of natural gestures

Wednesday, April 3, 2019
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Community Bridges, 70 Pembroke Road, Concord
To reserve a spot, call Sarah at (603) 226-3212 ext. 276
*Adults only please, so everyone can focus on learning

Concord - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film Series - Fire at Sea
2019-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Red River Theatres, 11 S Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series
Fire at Sea
Wednesday, April 17th, 7 PM
Red River Theatres
11 S Main St #L1
Concord, NH 03301
Tickets are free for the public, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets today!

About Fire at Sea:
Situated 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.
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Manchester - Neighborhood Mediterranean Breakfast
2019-04-27 06:00 | Turkish Cultural Center of NH, 540 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH, United States

Manchester - Human Trafficking: Hidden in Plain Sight
2019-04-29 14:30 | St. Catherine of Siena School, 206 North St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
St. Catherine of Siena School Auditorium
NH Human Trafficking
Collaborative Task Force
Presenters:

Jasmine Grace: “I Am Someone’s Daughter: Surviving Sex Trafficking and Addiction in America” (Click here for more information.)
Rebecca Ayling: Project Director of the NH Task Force – An introduction to Human Trafficking and the work of the NH Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force. (Click here for more information.)
A Panel of Local Initiatives Against Trafficking – Including: (Click here for more information)

Donna Plourde, Real Life Giving and Revive Women’s Care and Support Center
Rebecca Ayling, Waypoint (formerly Child and Family Services) and the Role of Law Enforcement
Jasmine Grace, Bags of Hope Ministries; and, Bethany Cottrell, Brigid’s House of Hope.

Refreshments and conversation after the program!
Please register via email to interfaithwomennh@gmail.com or
via the Join/Contact Us page.

Manchester - 9th Annual Family Literacy Night
2019-05-02 12:00 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Middle School, 201 Jack Lovering Drive, Manchester, NH, 03109, United States

Manchester - USCIS Open House at MCRC
2019-05-09 06:00 - 08:00 | Manchester Community Resource Center, 434 Lake Ave, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
For individuals who may have immigration benefits questions or pending USCIS case inquiries. No appointment is necessary. Please bring photo identification, case information, and documents to the event.

Pittsburgh, PA - Welcoming Interactive & Welcoming Economies Convening
2019-05-14 - 2019-05-17 | NH, United States
Join over 400 leaders from across the country who are building inclusive and prosperous communities by making everyone who lives there feel like they belong.
The Welcoming Interactive + Welcoming Economies Convening merge cutting edge policies and innovative ideas from the field of immigrant economic development with successful practices and inspiring stories of welcoming communities.
Mark your calendars to join us for 2.5 days full of collaborative learning with diverse experts and opportunities to network with other attendees from across the nation.
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Concord - Free Football Clinic
2019-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Memorial Stadium, 70 S Fruit St., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Football For YOU
Our Mission
‘Football For YOU’ was created by Patriots Alumni in partnership with the New England Patriots Foundation and the NFL Foundation to bring the fundamentals of football to children in and around New England. This unique half-day, non-contact free clinic stresses leadership, teamwork, and commitment to over 200 young athletes (ages 9-14).
Each participant will rotate through (6) 15 minute stations which all represent a position on the field. No equipment is needed. Each clinic is coached by Patriot Alumni in conjunction with local high school staffs.

Lebanon - Training: Racism for the Well-Intended
2019-05-20 04:30 - 12:00 | Hypertherm, 71 Heater Road, Lebanon, NH, United States
Racism for the Well-Intended
Monday, May 20, 2019
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Hypertherm, 71 Heater Road, Lebanon, NH
This one-day training provides an in-depth look at the underlying racial tension that continues to permeate our society today. It was developed to provide a forum where groups can learn skills necessary for discussing this challenging topic and for building alliances for moving forward in the struggle against racism and its impact on our professional and personal relationships.
“I talk about diversity in a wide variety of communities around the country. These two gentlemen bring such authenticity to the exploration of race from both perspectives. I haven’t seen this anywhere before.” Praise from Prudence Pease, National Consultant, aha! Process and Director, Work United
REGISTER HERE

Manchester - Barbacoa (Centro Latino de Hospitalidad)
2019-05-25 13:30 | Centro Latino de Hospitalidad (St. Anne-St. Augustin Parish Manchester), 189 Spruce St, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States

Nashua - Dinner for the Nations 2019
2019-05-25 14:30 | NH, United States

Nashua - USCIS Open House at Library
2019-06-05 05:30 - 07:30 | Nashua Public Library, 2 Court Street, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States

Concord - Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion
2019-06-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Concord City Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The next community wide listening session of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion will be held in Concord.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Community Center in the Heights, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord NH
Your voice is important – All community members are encouraged to attend!
The Council will use this information to guide its work, including reports and recommendations, over the coming months.
Please share the attached flyer with clients, customers, constituents, students, faith-based communities, friends, neighbors, coworkers, networks, etc.
Diversity is intersectional and includes the dimensions of religion, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, age, ethnicity, language, and more!
For more information on the Council, please visit: https://www.governor.nh.gov/diversity/index.htm

Concord - Providing Psychosocial Support to New Americans in Your Community
2019-06-06 05:00 - 12:30 | Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Providing Psychosocial Support to New Americans in Your Community
Pre-Registration Required

A free training for Wraparound Coordinators, Supervisors of Wraparound projects, Wraparound Family and Youth Peer Supporters, and Wraparound Coaches, as well as school staff, community-based staff, and behavioral health providers who work with New American families.
The Refugee Trauma & Resilience Center at Boston Children’s Hospital will offer a daylong training on refugee mental health with a focus on children, adolescents, and families. Audience participation and engagement will be strongly encouraged. Content will be tailored to the New Hampshire, New American community context.
This training will provide an overview of the New American experience prior to, during, and after migration. Attendees will be introduced to the core stressor model as a tool for assessing and conceptualizing the multi-faceted needs of New American children and families upon resettlement in the United States. Culturally-specific customs, beliefs, norms, and practices will be discussed, with a focus on East African cultures. Common barriers to healthcare for these New American families will be explored in addition to strategies to engaging these families in services. Attendees will also learn about the effects of trauma on New American children and families with particular attention paid to the impact of sequential traumatization and intergenerational trauma on development. Finally, the training will focus on best practices for providing culturally-responsive, trauma-informed family-based services to New Americans, which will include considerations and techniques for: (1) conducting culturally-sensitive interviews; (2) working with interpreters; (3) culturally-responsive resource mapping and care coordination; and (5) attending to the acculturation gap between parents and children as part of your service plan.
TRAINERS:

Emma Cardeli, Ph.D., Research Associate & Licensed Psychologist
Saida Abdi, Ph.D., Associate Director of Community Relations, Refugee Trauma & Resilience Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston MA

Hosted by NFI North, Inc., in collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital, and with support from the UNH Institute on Disability.

FREE
Light continental breakfast, lunch, and training materials will be provided.
This training is pending approval by the NH NASW for 6.5 Category A Continuing Education Hours for Social Workers.
Pre-Registration Required

Location:

Grappone Conference Center

70 Constitution Avenue

Concord, NH

Manchester - USCIS Open House
2019-06-13 06:00 - 08:00 | Manchester Community Resource Center, 434 Lake Ave, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
USC

Nashua - How To Build An Effective Financial Plan
2019-06-14 06:00 - 07:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
Acorn Financial – 5 Step Financial Plan
This is a workshop for families in the local area who are serious about organizing their personal finances and developing effective financial strategies.
In an effort to maximize effective communication, seating is limited to 14 attendees per workshop. Additional workshops will be scheduled per demand. Thank you!

OUTLINE

Why is planning important?
How do I protect my family’s financial future?
How much do I need to save per month to retire? To send my kids to college?
401(k), Roth, 529 … What tax preferenced account is best for my savings?
How do I best approach investing my savings?

FAQs
What can I expect?
An honest and thoughtful approach to building and managing personal finances.
Who will receive the highest value from this workshop?
Families who are seeking greater organization and strategy in their personal finances.
Is this a sales presentation?
No. We will simply share our strategies using the five-step outline above.
Is the end goal to sell me an insurance policy?
No. Outside of low-cost term life insurance, we are critical of the life insurance and annuity industry.
Should I bring anything?
Since this is a workshop, it would be a good idea to bring a pen and paper. Additionally, it may be a good idea to know your numbers, including account values, debt levels, savings rates, and income. To protect your privacy, please do not bring any statements.
Can I set an appointment with Acorn Financial after the workshop?
Yes. We are currently welcoming new families and would be happy to invite you to our Nashua office for a consultation.

Portsmouth - World Affairs Discussion Group
2019-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, 03801, United States
Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join Library Director Steve Butzel and a group of your peers in the Hilton Garden Inn Room on Mondays to discuss two topics that are voted on in advance by the group.
If you plan on attending and would like to vote on the week’s possible topics, send our Director an email at skbutzel@cityofportsmouth, and he will send you a link to the webpage where you can vote. The list of topics is posted each Wednesday afternoon and voting concludes that Friday afternoon. At that point, the Director will send out an email to the group letting them know the two selected topics, and a list of links to suggested articles.
Where do we get our possible topics and a set of suggested articles from each week? From the World Affairs Council of America’s Weekly World News Update webpage.
Mondays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
For more information, contact our director, skbutzel@cityofportsmouth.com.

Concord - Get A Grip on Your Credit & Improve Your Score
2019-06-20 13:15 - 15:15 | NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education – Concord, 47 N. Main St., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Understand how your credit affects you and learn ways you can improve your credit score. You will learn how to read your credit report and gain control of your current debt load.
Class is open to the public.
There is a nominal fee to reserve your seat which will be 100% refunded when you attend the class. Non-attendance will result in the forfeiture of your seat reservation fee.

Manchester - IINE Volunteer Info Session
2019-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | International Institute of New England – Manchester, 470 Pine St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
IINE-Manchester Volunteer Information Session

June 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join IINE-Manchester for a Volunteer Information Session from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. During this event, we will discuss IINE-Manchester’s work, how volunteers assist us in our mission to build inclusive communities, and the next steps to becoming a volunteer.
Thank you for your interest in learning more about the International Institute of New England. We hope you will join us on one of the dates listed below to visit the IINE-Manchester field office. This Volunteer Information Session is an opportunity to learn from the Institute’s staff about our mission and work in Manchester, how volunteers assist us in our mission to build inclusive communities, and the next steps to becoming a volunteer.
Please fill out this form to reserve your spot at a Volunteer Information Session

Diversity & Cultural Competence Train the Trainer
2019-06-26 04:30 - 2019-07-02 12:30 | Dolloff Building, 117 Pleasant St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Dates: June 26, 27, 28, July 1, 2
(Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, followed by Monday and Tuesday.)
Times: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Each of 5 Days
Taught by: NH Health & Equity Partnership
Who is this course for?
Þ Professionals who want:

to start or enhance cultural competency initiatives in their organizations
to include proven cultural competency training as part of their curriculum
to understand how to design and deliver a quality cultural competency program

Þ New and experienced diversity and cultural competency trainers who want:

to enhance their facilitation skills for potentially difficult conversations
to participate in a statewide network of cultural competency trainers

Þ Participants who completed the New Hampshire Health & Equity Partnership’s Diversity & Cultural Competence workshop (participation recommended, not required)
What you’ll get from taking this course
Þ Receive a pre-packaged, effective, and time tested cultural competency curriculum to deliver right out of the box.
Þ Share ideas for how to incorporate the curriculum into existing courses and/or meetings.
Þ Develop strategies for delivering Cultural Competency training in your institution.
Þ Learn strategies to evaluate your training program.
Þ Have multiple opportunities to apply information during the training sessions.
Þ Participate in engaging activities to deepen your understanding of the content.
Þ Experience various training techniques: participative lectures, small groups, large group discussions, individual work, and skill practice.
Þ Learn tips and tricks for handling:

complex content
difficult participants
uncomfortable discussions
unexpected interactions

Þ Receive an in-depth instructional cultural competency facilitator reference guide.
Course Description:
This 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.
Cost: $1000 per participant

Payment must be received to reserve your spot
100% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of training
50% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least seven days prior to Day 1 of training
No reimbursement for cancellation notice that is fewer than seven days

Important 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.

Songs of Emigration: Storytelling through Traditional Irish Music
2019-06-26 15:00 | Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, 269 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH, 03052, United States
Through traditional music Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki relays some of the adventures, misadventures, and emotions experienced by Irish emigrants. The focus is on songs about leaving Ireland, sometimes focusing on the reasons for leaving (a man who is driven from his land by English persecution), sometimes revealing what happened upon arrival (an immigrant drafted into the Union army during the Civil War), and sometimes exploring the universal feeling of homesickness of a stranger in a strange land (a factory worker in London missing his home in County Clare). The presenter discusses the historical context of these songs, interspersing their stories with tunes from Ireland that made their way into New England’s musical repertoire, played on his fiddle or guitar.
