Welcoming New Hampshire

Keene - Yamato Drummers of Japan
2018-01-20 14:30 (America/New_York) | The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Their acclaimed performances of Japanese Taiko drumming and music have captivated audiences of over 6 million people in 53 countries across the globe. Yamato’s visually spectacular, high-energy, explosive show is guaranteed to leave the audience exhilarated.

Keene - Immigration 101: Economic and Human Costs of Our Current Immigration Policy
2018-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 | St. James Episcopal Church, 44 West Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
A forum on the economic and human costs of our current immigration policy and ways faith communities can respond to these concerns.

Manchester - IINE Volunteer Info Session
2018-01-22 13:00 - 14:30 | International Institute of New England – Manchester, 470 Pine St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Join IINE-Manchester for a Volunteer Information Session from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. 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 the form to reserve your spot at a Volunteer Information Session: https://iine.org/event/iine-manchester-volunteer-information-orientation-session/

Manchester - Rethinking Resistance: Ona Judge, the Washingtons' Runaway Slave and the Meaning of Escape
2018-01-23 14:00 | The Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States
Rethinking Resistance: Ona Judge, the Washingtons’ Runaway Slave and the Meaning of Escape

Why do we remember some stories about the past while passively “forgetting” or actively erasing others? The story of a courageous young woman who resisted her shackles and left everything she knew to find freedom is told by Dr. Erica Dunbar Armstrong in her new book, Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge, which was nominated for a 2017 National Book Award. On January 23, the public is invited to hear Dunbar speak at a lecture supported by New Hampshire Humanities and hosted by Saint Anselm College at the Dana Center for the Humanities. Dr. Dunbar’s talk will be followed by a facilitated discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Thorn and Dr. Beth Salerno.

Lee - Build Your Savings & Spending Plan
2018-01-24 12:00 - 14:30 | NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education – Lee, 71 Calef Hwy, Lee, NH, 03861, United States
Stop thinking about it as a budget…build a plan to get you what you want out of your life and your hard-earned wages. Building a spending plan you can work with is the first step. Come to this class for tips and lessons to help you build your spending plan and enhance your savings skills.

Concord - Ultimate 1st Time Homebuyer Event
2018-01-24 13:00 - 14:30 | True Brew Barista, 3 Bicentennial Square, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Tired of paying high rent? Join us for a first-time homebuyer event!
-Educate yourself on the financial benefits and costs of being a homeowner (owning a home can be less expensive than renting).
-Free beer and coffee and Amazon gift card give away!
-Understand the process of getting pre-qualified and approved for a mortgage
-Learn about the home buying process and key things to be aware of when buying a home
-Get answers to any of your questions from a realtor, loan officer, and settlement agent.
You must RSVP through Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
Can’t make it to this event? We’d be happy to sit down with you and review all the material. Send us a message on Facebook or call 603-455-1162 to schedule

Manchester - Conversation Café
2018-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 508 Union St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Building Bridges. Cultivating Respect. Strengthening Community.
Conversation Cafes are free community events that encourage casual, lighthearted conversation among Manchester residents. Bringing together immigrant and non-immigrant community members, Conversation Cafes provide a friendly space and a unique opportunity for everyone to learn, network, and strengthen relationships with neighbors.
These social events play a valuable role in breaking down social barriers and building trust and respect across our community. Plus, they’re just a great time!
All are welcome! Hot soup and other refreshments will be provided.
When: Wednesday, January 24th 6PM-8PM
Where: First Congregational Church
508 Union St., Manchester, NH
Parking lot on corner of Union and Amherst St. (Walk across Amherst St. and enter the church at the back door)

Webinar - Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Population Wide Mental Health Strategies
2018-01-25 08:00 | NH
Public Health Institute
Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Population Wide Mental Health Strategies
Thursday, January 25, 2018 1:00 pm
Part I – Back to Our Roots: Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Identifying Strategies to Advance Population Wide Mental Health and Wellbeing
Event Description: Mental health is at the heart many of the challenges we face, including trauma and adverse childhood experiences, social isolation, institutionalized bias and discrimination, and ‘diseases of despair’ that manifest in depression, suicide, and substance misuse. Addressing social determinants of health is key to helping communities navigate adversity, heal, and flourish.
Part one of our webinar series, Back to Our Roots: Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Identifying Strategies to Advance Population Wide Mental Health and Wellbeing will provide an overview on how improving community conditions can reduce the incidence and intensity of mental health challenges, and help activate resilience.

Manchester - SNHU International Friends Soup & Salad Social
2018-01-26 12:30 - 14:30 | Southern New Hampshire University, 2500 North River Road, Hooksett, NH, 03106, United States
International Friends Soup & Salad Social
Friday, January 26 at SNHU
5:30-7:30 PM
This International Friends event is a Soup & Salad Social with games. After a get-acquainted activity, we’ll enjoy some hot soup and good conversation, followed by playing a variety of fun games to help everyone meet a mix of people including international students studying at SNHU. Email Debbie Donnelly to sign up!

Manchester - Home Buyer Seminar
2018-01-27 03:30 - 11:30 | NeighborWorks, 801 Elm St. 2nd Floor, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
DESCRIPTION

If you want to learn more about buying your home or are not sure where to start, join us for the next Home Buyer Seminar. This program reviews the Steps to Home Ownership and gives you the tools and resources needed to make good financial decisions at every stage of the home buying process.
The Steps to Home Ownership:

Pros and Cons of purchasing a home
How much can you afford? – 4 C’s, Capital, Credit, Capacity, Collateral
Get pre-approved for a loan by a lender
What kind of home do you need and want
Begin looking for a house
Sign an offer to purchase
Get a professional inspection
Apply for a mortgage
Close your loan

Home Buyer Seminars are offered on Saturdays. $69.00 fee per household includes:

“Realizing the American Dream”: A complete manual detailing how to buy your home.
One-on-One Counseling: A certified counselor will assess your situation and help develop a road map to purchase your home. (Available following successful completion of the course.)
Credit Report: Included at your one-on-one counseling appointment.
Pizza Lunch: Included at this class.

Madbury - Book Discussion: "Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race"
2018-01-31 13:30 | Madbury Public Library, 9 Town Hall Road, Madbury, NH, 03823, United States
Supported by a NH Humanities Community Project Grant, residents in Madbury, Lee, and Durham will be investigating race and racism through the Oyster River Community Read. The first event in the series is on Jan. 31 at the Madbury Public Library (NH), based on the featured book, “Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race,” by Debby Irving. For more information, visit www.orcread.org.

Manchester - Victory Women of Vision Strategic Plan and Casework
2018-02-01 05:00 - 07:00 | Manchester Health Department, 1528 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Immigrant and refugee families in New Hampshire are engaged, self-empowered, and strengthened to advocate for themselves and their communities as they achieve their aspirations for success. Introduction by Rev. Mary Georges.
Please join us as we discuss the strategic plan and case management at Victory Women of Vision.

Webinar - Making Facts Matter: Immigrants, the Economy and Words that Work
2018-02-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
The data on immigrants is clear. They are vital contributors to our local and national economies. In a time when facts alone don’t seem to matter, how exactly do you make the argument that immigrants are economic assets?

Register now for Making Facts Matter: Immigrants, the Economy and Words that Work, a free webinar on February 1, 2018, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST hosted by The Immigrant Learning Center (ILC) Public Education Institute. You will learn how to tell immigrants’ stories and frame the most compelling arguments about immigrant contributions to advance change in your communities from experts in messaging and framing, coalition building, and research. You will also learn adaptable strategies to put your messages into use right away.

You will learn:

How immigrants support the economy, create jobs and sustain social programs
Research-based messaging strategies to reframe the immigration conversation
Techniques to get the public on board with your messages, build coalitions and advance change

Manchester - The Art of Hope
2018-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
The Art of Hope

Mondays, February 5 through 26
6 to 8 pm
This winter the Currier Museum of Art is working with Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to provide educational experiences in our galleries and classrooms that support parents whose children have a substance use disorder. The dynamic new program, “The Art of Hope,” speaks to the urgency that we feel in southern New Hampshire to provide resources for families impacted by addiction. We hope to provide parents a supportive, creative and beautiful place for respite, time for reflection around great works of art, and a sense of togetherness with their spouses, partners and a larger parent community. Parents will receive mentoring that will guide them in their children’s recovery, as well as experiencing the benefits of a strong support network.
Sponsored by Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Catholic Charities New Hampshire.
Free and open to the public.
Space is limited, so reserve your participation today by emailing LThomson@Currier, calling 603.518.4951, or visiting us on the web at: Currier.org/the-art-of-hope/

Manchester - Immigration Prayer Vigil
2018-02-06 03:30 - 05:00 | Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Throughout the next few months, our immigrant neighbors of Indonesian descent, as well as of other backgrounds, will have to check in at the Norris Cotton Federal building. We have made strong connections with these individuals during our months of vigils and would like to offer our solidarity and support during their check in. Please join the United Valley Interfaith Project, along with Granite State Organizing Project, American Friends Service Committee and others in showing compassion and solidarity with our immigrant neighbors who face the threat of deportation, and in bearing witness to the urgent need for humane immigration policy.
CARPOOL: 7:00AM Carpool at CCBA at Lebanon for vigil at the Norris Cotton Federal Building in Manchester.
TIME: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM in Manchester.
We have been doing this since June, 2017 and plan to continue indefinitely. New vigil dates will be added frequently as we learn of ICE report-in requirements.

Dover - Family Wellness Series: Support Your Child's School Success
2018-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Support Your Child’s School Success
Presented by the Parent Information Center of Concord NH
This session offers practical support to parents of children with disabilities who want to help their children succeed at school. The workshop will include tips and strategies to assist parents in understanding what schools expect of them and how to work with the system. We will also discuss ways that parents can reinforce what children are learning at school.

Concord - Immigration 101
2018-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Concordia Lutheran Church, 211 North Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
In January, the NH Council of Churches supported an “Immigration 101” forum at St. James Episcopal Church in Keene. Eva Castillo and Sarah Jane Knoy led discussion on the history and present of US immigration practice. They answered questions and also offered ways in which citizens can be informed about, build relationships with and also support our immigrant brothers and sisters locally in New Hampshire.
There are several more of these events coming up. They are:
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
7:00-8:00pm
Concordia Lutheran Church
211 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
Sunday, February 11, 2018
11:30am-12:30pm
Durham Community Church
17 Main St, Durham, NH 03824

Manchester - Staying Connected with Your Teen
2018-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Boys and Girls Club of Manchester, 555 Union Street, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Staying Connected with Your Teen
5 session workshop for parents/caregivers of teens

Wednesday: February 7, 14, 21, March 7 and 14
Boys & Girls Club, 555 Union St., Manchester, NH
Dinner provided 5:15 – 5:45; Program 5:45 – 7:45

REGISTER HERE

contact Julie Yerkes, NH Teen Institute, for details about the program
jyerkes.ti@gmail.com; 603-545-1046

Staying Connected with Your Teen is an evidence based universal prevention program that engages caregivers of teens to develop important communication skills and family management practices proven to be helpful in promoting positive youth development.

This is an opportunity for parents/grandparents/foster parents/ anyone taking on the responsibility of guiding our youth into a healthy adulthood to

Engage with other parents of teens and learn from each other, problem solve, create community and support

Enhance communication and family management practices

Decrease conflict within the home

Promote bonding during a time of independence

Barrington - Different Roots, Common Dreams Photo Exhibit and Reception with Becky Field
2018-02-07 13:30 | Barrington Public Library, 105 Ramsdell Ln, Barrington, NH, 03825, United States
Different Roots, Common Dreams Photo Exhibit and Reception with Photographer Becky Field
Becky Field’s exhibit of photographs on NH’s cultural diversity will be on display at the Barrington Public Library for the month of February 2018. Reception and talk on February 7, 6:30 pm. All are welcome.
Visit: http://differentrootsnh.com

Keene - A History of US Immigration Policy
2018-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
IMMIGRATION IS ONE OF THE DEFINING ISSUES OF OUR TIME. BUT THIS ISSUE IS NOT NEW TO THE UNITED STATES.
How did our immigration policy start?
How does today’s policy compare to that of the past?
Wednesday, February 7, 2018. 7pm.
A History of US Immigration Policy
Former Keene State College professor and chair of the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program at Keene State College, Paul Vincent will provide the historical foundation to understand the history of US policies on immigration, with particular emphasis on Franklin Roosevelt’s administration.
A collaboration between the Historical Society of Cheshire County and the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning at Keene State College (CALL)

Concord - Mardi Gras Gala
2018-02-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join Catholic Charities NH at our 13th annual Mardi Gras Gala on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The Mardi Gras Gala raised over $120,000 last year, supporting services that provide pathways out of poverty.
Mardi Gras is a Louisiana-themed event that celebrates the culture of New Orleans, home to one of the world’s most recognized Mardi Gras festivals. Festive decorations transport guests to the French Quarter where they participate in the silent auction, games of chance, and are treated to Cajun and Creole inspired cuisine, live music, dancing and entertainment.

Durham - Immigration 101
2018-02-11 06:30 - 07:30 | Durham Community Church, 17 Main St, Durham, NH, 03824, United States

Dover - Active Bystander Training
2018-02-11 08:00 - 10:00 | First Parish Church, 218 Central Ave., Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Active Bystander Training
In a time when people are quicker to express anger and more likely to be angry at people “not like them”, many of us are seeking tools to respond effectively to such biased anger.
This training will give you tools and insights to use in such situations and a chance to think about how you might use them. In this highly interactive session we present information, share experiences, and strategize bystander responses to a variety of situations. Participants will learn about roles we all play, what discourages us from acting when we see harm doing, how to move through this resistance, tools to use when we are ready, and basic principles to guide our actions. Please join us!
Sunday, February 11, 1 – 3pm
Dover, NH
To register or for more information contact:
Aron DiBacco at 603-668-8250 or
adibacco@granitestateorganizing.org

Manchester - Conversation Café: A Spanish & English Intercambio
2018-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 508 Union St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
This Conversation Café will be in both Spanish and English!
This will be a great opportunity for community members who speak either Spanish or English fluently and want to practice the other language. Or maybe you’re fluent in both and want to connect with other bilingual neighbors!
The idea for this event came about when two people (one native English speaker wanting to practice her Spanish, and one native Spanish speaker wanting to practice his English) met at one of Welcoming Manchester’s regular Conversation Cafes and realized a great opportunity. Since then, they have been meeting as friends for regular Spanish-English language exchange, or intercambio, and now they want to bring this exchange to the wider Spanish & English speaking community.
We hope you will join us for this fun, new event!
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¡Este será un Café de Conversación en español e inglés!
Esta será una gran oportunidad para los miembros de la comunidad que hablan español o inglés con fluidez y desean practicar el otro idioma. ¡O tal vez dominas ambos y quieres conectarte con otros vecinos bilingües!
La idea de este evento surgió cuando dos personas (un hablante nativo de español que quería practicar su inglés y un hablante nativo de inglés que quería practicar su español) se encontraron en uno de los cafés de conversación habituales de Welcoming Manchester y se dieron cuenta de una gran oportunidad. Desde entonces, se han estado reuniendo como amigos para el intercambio regular de idioma español-inglés, y ahora quieren llevar este intercambio al resto de la comunidad de habla hispana e inglesa de Manchester.
¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros en este divertido y nuevo evento!
Cuándo: jueves, 15 de febrero, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Dónde: First Congregational Church
508 Union St., Manchester, NH
Estacionamiento en la esquina de Union y Amherst St. (Camine a través de Amherst St. y entre a la iglesia por la puerta de atrás)

Keene - Italian Love Songs with Salvatore Basile
2018-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Italian Love Songs with Salvatore Basile

Italian-born singer Salvatore Basile came to America when he was three years old on the ship Andrea Doria, which sank three years later. He recalls developing his love of music as a teenager while listening to his father sing Italian love songs to his mother. It is his father “who showed me with his voice and guitar the beauty and power of music!” Now a resident of Wethersfield, CT, Basile sings in the rock band Dually Noted while also performing Italian songs as a soloist. On Saturday, February 17th at 2pm Basile shares the power of traditional Italian music with the Monadnock region by performing Italian love songs for the Valentine’s Day season. Each song is contextualized in English prior to singing in Italian.
Tickets are $15/person and only $10/person for members of the Historical Society of Cheshire County . For tickets call 603.352.1895.
This event is made possible through a partnership with the Guglielmo Marconi Societa Italiana Di Mutuo Soccorso

Concord - "Let’s Talk about Racial Issues" Panel Discussion
2018-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Feb. 18: Let’s Talk about Racial Issues, panel discussion

Keeping the Dream Alive in Concord
Let’s Talk About Racial Issues
February 18, 2018, 3:00pm-5:00pm
South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Panelists: Dawn Berry, Ken Barnes, James McKim
Read or download A Framework for Anti-racism and racial Reconciliation Training in the Episcopal Church.
“So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire.” – MLK
Sponsored by the Greater Concord Interfaith Council.

Concord - Home Buyer Seminar
2018-02-24 03:30 - 11:30 | CATCH Neighborhood Housing/HOMEteam, 105 Loudon Rd. Unit 1, Concord, NH, 03301, United States

Manchester - Free Pancake Breakfast at YWCA
2018-02-25 04:00 - 06:00 | YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

Nashua - Human Book Festival
2018-02-25 08:00 - 11:30 | Nashua Public Library, 2 Court Street, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Human Book Festival

The “books” at this festival are people with stories to tell, about interesting jobs or travels; causes they have championed; experiences of prejudice due to their religion, disability, or other identity; and more. At the event, you can “check them out” for one-on-one conversations in the library.
Between 1 pm and 2 pm, you may reserve up to 2 books. After 2 pm, depending on attendance, you may be able to reserve more. The 15-minute conversations will begin at

2 pm
2:20 pm
2:40 pm
3 pm
3:20 pm
3:40 pm

At 4 pm, we’ll all gather in the theater for refreshments and a brief discussion of what we learned at the event.
Check out the catalog of the human books. Snow date is March 11.

Date:
Sunday Feb 25, 2018

Time:
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Location:
Chandler Memorial Wing, all rooms; NPL Theater

Keene - Holi Festival
2018-03-03 07:00 - 08:30 | Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Celebrating the arrival of spring, Holi (also called Holaka or Phagwa) is a festival practiced by Hindus in countries such as India, Nepal, and Bangladesh in March. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly cultural celebration at the Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main Street, in Keene on Saturday, March 3th at 12pm. Co-hosted by the Keene India Association, members of the regions Indian community will share the epic story behind the festival, involving an evil King, his determined son, a malicious aunt Holika, and the Hindu god Vishnu. Families are invited to shake off their winter blues and rejoice in the colors and liveliness of spring by heading outside to respectfully throw colored powder at each other. The Society recommends that participants wear old clothes, dress warmly, and bring a towel to brush off powders at the end of the event.
Cost: $4/Children, $8/Adult Children under 4 free. A free packet of colored powder will be handed out to the first 50 visitors to this event. To attend, please contact Jennifer Carroll, Director of Education, at dired@hsccnh.org or 603/352-1895.
