Welcoming New Hampshire

Concord - Providing Psychosocial Support to New Americans in Your Community
2019-06-06 05:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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

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

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

Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)
2019-06-03 - 2019-06-04 | NH, United States
Eid al-Fitr (also known as Id al-Fitr or Eid ul-Fitr) is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan and the start of a feast that can last up to three days.

Lailat al-Qadr (Muslim)
2019-05-31 - 2019-06-01 | NH, United States
Lailat al-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr, Shab-e-Qadr) is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. It commemorates when Koran (Quran) was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. Muslims celebrate this event on one of the last 10 days of the Islamic month of Ramadan.

Memorial Day
2019-05-30 - 2019-05-31 | NH, United States
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May in commemoration of all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.

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

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

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

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.

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.
Learn more

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

Cinco de Mayo (Mexican American)
2019-05-05 | NH, United States
Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is NOT to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is seen as a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background who live in the United States.

Ramadan (Muslim)
2019-05-04 - 2019-06-04 | NH, United States
Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims. The first verses of the Koran (Quran) were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (also written as Mohammad or Muhammed) during the last third of Ramadan, making this an especially holy period.

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

National Day of Prayer
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-02 | NH, United States
National Day of Prayer calls on all people of different faiths in the United States to pray for the nation and its leaders. It is held on the first Thursday of May each year.

Yom Hashoah / Holocaust Remembrance Day
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-01 | NH, United States
Many people observe Yom Hashoah, which is also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. It commemorates the lives and heroism of Jewish people who died in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945.

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

Easter Sunday (Christian)
2019-04-20 - 2019-04-21 | NH, United States
Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Passover (Jewish)
2019-04-19 - 2019-04-27 | NH, United States
Passover (Pesach) is a major Jewish spring festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Passover lasts 7 to 8 days, from the 15th to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nisan.

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.
Watch the Trailer:

Tax Day
2019-04-15 | NH, United States
Many United States residents mark Tax Day as the deadline to file their income tax details to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The date is usually on or around April 15. However, this deadline may be extended to accommodate holidays or extreme weather conditions.

Palm Sunday (Christian)
2019-04-13 - 2019-04-14 | NH, United States
Many Christians remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day is also on the Sunday before Easter Sunday.

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

Isra and Mi'raj / Lailat al Miraj (Muslim)
2019-04-02 - 2019-04-03 | NH, United States
Lailat al Miraj (Isra and Mi’raj, Al Isra’wal Miraj, Laylat al Miraj) is when Muslims commemorate the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey from Mecca to the ‘Farthest Mosque’ in Jerusalem where he ascended to heaven, was purified, and given the instruction for Muslims to pray five times daily. It is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar.

César Chávez Day
2019-03-31 | NH, United States
César Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez and it serves as a tribute to his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity.
Learn more about César Chávez at https://chavezfoundation.org

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.

Purim (Jewish)
2019-03-20 - 2019-03-21 | NH, United States
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a royal death decree around the fourth century BCE, as told in the Book of Esther. Many Jewish Americans celebrate Purim on the 14th day of the month of Adar in the Jewish calendar, which is in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. Purim begins at sundown on Wed, 20 March 2019.

Holi (Hindu)
2019-03-20 - 2019-03-21 | NH, United States
Holi is a traditional Hindu festival which celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. Holi is celebrated in India, Nepal and many places around the world. It is also known as the “Festival of Colors” or the “Festival of Love.”
