Welcoming New Hampshire

Manchester - Sanctuary, Support, Accompaniment & Advocacy Meeting
2018-01-16 05:30 (America/New_York) | Blessed Sacrament Parish, 14 Elm St., Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
Sanctuary, Support, Accompaniment & Advocacy

Next Meeting:
Tuesday January 16th at 10:30 am
Blessed Sacrament Parish in Manchester
Right after the Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Rights at the Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 Chestnut Street Manchester at 8:30 am
Who we are?
We are people of faith organized through the Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP) and allied groups to respond to the fear and anxiety in our community as a result of an increase in immigration enforcement, heightened law enforcement and random acts of hate.
What is the role of my congregation?
We will organize teams to support, stand with and accompany immigrants, refugees, Muslims, and others as they are impacted by an increase in immigration enforcement, heightened law enforcement or acts of hate. A congregation is free to choose what role will work the best for them when they decide to become a part of the network.
Accompaniment:

If an immigrant has to report to ICE: Under new rules of the Trump Administration, many immigrants who for years have reported to ICE for scheduled check-ins and been allowed to stay in the U.S. have now been prioritized for deportation. We will accompany immigrants as they report to ICE and organize the community vigils for support.

Support & Advocacy:

If an immigrant is detained by ICE: We will offer support to families as they navigate life without their detained loved one and work to get them released. This could include rides, food, childcare, making appointments, housing, financial assistance, etc.; going with them to court hearings; and engaging elected officials & organizing vigils/public actions around the case.

Sanctuary:

If a person fears deportation: Some congregations may decide to offer sanctuary to a person who fears deportation and separation from their family. Sanctuary is a public act of civil disobedience.

Rapid Response:

If there is an ICE raid: When we get a call that a raid is happening, we will call the teams to the site of the raid to hold a prayer vigil, document what happens, and be a presence for the family.

Manchester - MLK Day Community Celebration
2018-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover St., Manchester, 03104, United States
36TH Annual MLK Day Community Celebration in Manchester January 15TH
MANCHESTER – The 2018 Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration will take place at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Community Center on Monday, January 15, with Rev. Mariama White-Hammond as guest speaker. The Celebration begins with a social hour, catered by local restaurants, at 2 PM. The program, featuring music, awards, and our guest speaker will begin at 3 PM and end at about 5 PM.
The theme of the 2018 Celebration is “Where We Stand.” Rev. Mariama White-Hammond serves as the Minister for Ecological Justice at Bethel AME Church in Boston and as a fellow with the Green Justice Coalition, a partnership of environmental justice groups. From 2001-2014 she was the Executive Director of Project HIP-HOP (Highways Into the Past – History, Organizing and Power). In April 2016, she was ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and in May 2017 she graduated from Boston University School of Theology with a Masters of Divinity.
Rev. Mariama is very committed to engaging the faith community on social justice issues, and particularly Black churches on ecological justice. She speaks throughout the country and serves on a number of boards and committees including the New England Grassroots Environmental Fund, Union Capital Boston and the Moral Movement Massachusetts. In 2017, she was the MC for both the Boston Women’s March and the Boston People’s Climate Mobilization. Rev. Mariama has received numerous awards including the Barr Fellowship, the Celtics Heroes Among Us, and the Boston NAACP Image Award.
The winners of the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award and the 2018 Vanessa Johnson Award will be announced soon.
The annual Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Coalition, which is made up of local organizations dedicated to carrying on Dr. King’s work.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Celebration; donations will be accepted to cover the Coalition’s expenses.
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is located at 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.

Manchester - Building Our Beloved Community
2018-01-15 04:00 - 07:00 | YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
“The end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the beloved community.”
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., December 3, 1956
Join City Year New Hampshire in Building Our Beloved Community this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2018. Among Dr. King’s most compelling visions is that of a Beloved Community – a community in which people of different backgrounds recognize that we are all interconnected and that our individual well-being is inextricably linked to the well-being of others. It is with this idea in mind that we invite you to a day of remembrance and celebration of our shared humanity.
Monday, January 15, 2018, 9 am – 12 pm
YWCA New Hampshire, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH 03101
Please bring a donation for the NH Food Bank. Most needed items include canned chicken, canned tuna, peanut butter, jelly, mac n cheese, canned soup, pasta, noodle mixes, and rice mixes.
REGISTER HERE
Detailed Schedule:
9 am Registration and light breakfast
9:30 am Kick-off Rally: Building Our Beloved Community
Be inspired by reflections on the Beloved Community, the legacy of Dr. King, and our shared humanity.
10:00 am – 12 pm Diversity, Service and Volunteer Fair
Explore aspects of our diversity through interactive, family-friendly stations; engage in hands-on service projects to benefit the Manchester community; participate in a community art project sponsored by The Currier; and, learn from local non-profit organizations about ways to continue your involvement beyond the day.
11 am – 12 pm Workshops
For those who want to attend a more in-depth training or presentation, a limited number of workshop options are available. See list below and specify your interest in the registration form. Attendance is geared towards teens and up and space is limited at all sessions.
If you have any questions please reach out to Mark Fickle at (603)-218-5086 or mfickle@cityyear.org
Workshop Descriptions:
Space is limited. All sessions held at the YWCA.
Active Bystander Training, presented by Granite State Organizing Project
Ideal for ages 15 and up; 20 participants
Have you ever been a witness to a situation where you left feeling like you could have done something to help, but were unsure how? This training allows participants to recognize when they are bystanders and learn how they can interrupt harm doing and generate positive actions by others. We emphasize that active bystandership does not mean aggression against the harm doer. It means taking responsible action to help people in need, instead of remaining passive and becoming complicit.
Microaggressions: What They Are & Why We Should be Aware, presented by Rachael Gottlieb, City Year New Hampshire
Ideal for ages 14 and up; 25 participants
Does “No, where are you really from?”, “Your English is really good”, “You’re really pretty for a…” sound familiar? This training brings awareness to the commonplace, verbal and behavioral acts that are insulting towards people of color, whether intentional or not, and gives tips on what to do about them as both players and bystanders. Participants will be able to apply what they learn in this training to their everyday life as they see microaggressions happen and take the initiative to stop them.
Unpacking Whiteness, presented by New Hampshire Listens
Ideal for ages 14 and up; 30 of participants
How do I unintentionally benefit from racism? What does it mean to be “white” today? Participants in this workshop will engage in constructive, reflective conversations focused on examining and understanding racial bias, systemic racism, and unpacking whiteness. Racism is not just about individual acts of meanness. It also includes those invisible systems that confer advantages on those people considered white while disadvantaging people of color. These systems are subtle and difficult to unravel and understand. Our ultimate goal is for our community to be a place where everyone can reach their full potential. All are welcome.
Gender Identity & The Gender Spectrum, presented by Cadence Pentheny, City Year New Hampshire
Ideal for ages 15 and up; 20 participants
What is the distinction between feminine and masculine? How did we come to a binary system of male or female, and what is the gender spectrum? This workshop serves as an introduction to how complex gender is, the struggles individuals with nonconforming gender identities face within a binary system and why that’s not good for any gender. All welcome.
The Use of Hiphop Rhetoric to Combat the Criminalization of Black, Brown, and Red Youth, presented by Marcos Del Hierro, New Hampshire Humanities to Go
Ideal for ages 10 and up; 25 participants
This interactive presentation will invite the audience to participate in a “cipher,” or hiphop circle, as a way to experience one example of how knowledge is made in hiphop communities. Young and old audiences are invited to engage in a family friendly environment with one of the most influential and funky cultural forces of the last forty years. Modes of expression like mixtapes, rap songs, ciphers, subway art, and hiphop fashion not only set trends, but also address issues like urban blight, political marginalization, racism, and colonization.

Hollis - 34th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
2018-01-15 03:00 - 06:00 | Alpine Grove Banquet Facility, Hollis, NH, United States
Southern NH Outreach for Black Unity (OBU)
34th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Remember! Celebrate! Act! King’s Legacy of Peace and Justice for this World!
Keynote Speaker: Pastor Mark Choate, Pastor of NEP House of Praise, 1850 Elm Street, Manchester NH
Pastor Mark Choate is a graduate of Nashua High School 1985, and a third-generation pastor. He also graduated from New England Poly Technical School as an Electronic Technician and Boston University Career Center for Computer Networking. Pastor Choate was employed as an engineer for Raytheon, Sun Microsystems as well as Hewett Packard. He is currently employed as IT Support for Lockheed Martin in Chelmsford, MA. He was ordained at age 24. Throughout his gospel career, Pastor Choate has been a member of the New England Counsel of the Arts.
Youth Speaker: Gediyon Prince, Junior at Nashua High School North, MVP Y-Achievers Awardee, Member of the Youth Advisory Team to Mayor Jim Donchess.
Date: Monday January 15, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Place: Alpine Grove Banquet Facility
19 S. Depot Rd. (Rte. 111A), Hollis NH 03049
Cost: Adults $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door
Youth/Students $20.00
Children 4yrs. and under free

Contact Linda for advance tickets, ads, tables, patron and sponsorship!
Or Online at snhobu.com, click on donate
PO Box 3323, Nashua, NH 03061
603-882-8994
Send emails to info@snhobu.com and iscalesjr@live.com

Tamworth - Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2018-01-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes, 30 Tamworth Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
A program of song, story and reflection.
Our featured speaker, Chuck Collins, is senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he directs the Program on Inequality and the Common Good. A nationally-recognized expert on income and wealth inequality and the racial wealth divide, he has authored and co-authored a number of books, including “99 to 1: How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the World and What We Can Do About It” and, most recently, “Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good.” He co-founded United for a Fair Economy and Wealth for the Common Good (which subsequently merged in 2015 with the Patriotic Millionaires.).His talk is entitled “Fifty Years Later: Dr. King’s Vision and the Racial Wealth Divide”.
Also included in the program will be music by members of the Potluck Singers and the Silver Lake Singers, and Shana Aisenberg. Storyteller (and World Fellowship Co-Director) Andy Davis will offer a story. A guilt-free potluck will follow.
The program is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes and The World Fellowship Center.
For more information, please call Andy Davis at (603)452-4446.

Laconia - Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King
2018-01-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Beane Conference Center, 35 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH, 03246, United States
Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King featuring the film Shadows Fall North presented by JerriAnne Boggis, Director of Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire
January 14th 2:00- 5:30pm
Beane Center
Please bring a dessert
Sponsored by Laconia Human Relations Committee

Nashua - Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
2018-01-13 13:00 | First Baptist Church of Nashua, 121 Manchester St, Nashua, NH, 03064, United States
Please join us for the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration.
This year’s Guest Speaker is The Rev. Dr. Neal E. Pearson. Rev. Pearson and his family joined the St. John’s Baptist Church of Woburn, Massachusetts in 1983 and soon became involved in a number of church endeavors. In 1986 he joined the Deacon Board and became its Chairman in 1988. Neal served in that position until 1991 when he answered his call to preach the word of God. He has also served as the New Building Co-Chair, Director of the Capital Stewardship Program, Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustee, Adult Sunday-School Teacher, Prayer and Share Bible Study facilitator and musician for all the choirs.
Performances by:
FBC Chancel Choir, New Fellowship Choir, NH Gay Men’s Chorus, The Community Interfaith Choir, Temple Beth Abraham Zimria Choir, St. Johns Church Choir
Soloist: Julia Leonard
Childcare available- Refreshments immediately following
Admission is free and all are welcome

Epping - TJ Wheeler Concert Honoring MLK Jr.
2018-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library, 151 Main St, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, Tj has created a program entitled “The Other Side of the Mountaintop.” It will highlight the hopes and work that Dr. King was planning at the time of his death and include the back stories behind the classic Civil Rights anthems as well as the “masked messages” of secular popular folk, soul, and R&B songs on up to the music of today. Examples include: “I Shall Overcome,” “Oh Freedom,” “People Get Ready,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Join in singing some of the familiar songs, and learn some new ones– all ages welcome.
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 3 PM – 4 PM
Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library
151 Main St, Epping, New Hampshire 03042

Hanover - Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration - Event Series, Jan. 11 - Feb. 9
2018-01-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 03755, United States
BORDERS
CELEBRATION 2018

We have arrived once again to that time of the school year when we pause to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The pause is a critical time for us to examine the progress made toward justice since our gathering a year ago. This year has been a challenge for the nation and for the world. Decades of progress in the areas of social justice and equality appear to be threatened by careless actions and oppressive polices. For many, the faith in the pursuit of happiness for all is being threatened by isolationism and divisive measures. If we ever needed to hear the voices of our ancestors– all oppressed groups who gave their lives for the freedoms we deserve– we need to hear their voices deep in our center of consciousness now and take action.
As we spend time together as a community, let us recommit ourselves to honoring and living the legacy of Rev. King. Let us not forget his fight for the poor, the hungry, the unemployed, the imprisoned, those fighting in wars that they did not cause and those who were willing to die as free people than to continue to live as political slaves. We look forward to sharing this time with the Dartmouth and Upper Valley communities and hope that you will gain strength from the programs ahead.
– Evelynn Ellis, VP for Institutional Diversity and Equity
As we continue to add to our calendar of events, please check back often for updates. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Dr. Joseph L. Graves Jr. – Public Lecture and Dinner/Reception

Thu, Jan 11 04:30 PM until 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Smashing Agassiz’s Boulder: Debunking Biological Conceptions of Race Beyond the Millennium
Location: Haldeman 41 (Kreindler Conference Hall)

Film: “Moonlight”

Thu, Jan 11 07:30 PM until 09:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Barry Jenkins’s Best Picture-winning drama chronicles the life of a young black man growing up in Miami.
Location: Visual Arts Center 104 Loew Auditorium

“Lives Worth Living” – Documentary

Fri, Jan 12 05:00 PM until 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
“Lives Worth Living” is a documentary that explores how the Americans with Disabilities Act came about and gives a history of the fight for disability rights.
Location: Oopik Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center

Sing-Ins in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Fri, Jan 12 05:00 PM until 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Celebrate the central role group singing has played in social movements by singing with the Dartmouth Rockapellas, Tyné Angela Freeman, ’17, and folk singer, Ron Israel.
Location: Paddock Music Library

“The All-American Dream”

Sat, Jan 13 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Speaker: Tanner Gers, Paralympian, Author, and Executive Director of My Blind Spot, Inc.
Location: Oopik Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center

“Understanding the Social Determinants of Health and Equity when Working…”

Sat, Jan 13 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
“Understanding the Social Determinants of Health and Equity when Working with Unserved and Underserved Communities,” with Dr. Maria Mercedes Avila.
Location: Oopik Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center

2018 Geisel MLK Celebration Lunch

Sat, Jan 13 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Lunch, with performances by the Dermatones, the Geisel School of Medicine Student A Capella group, and Soyeya, a Dartmouth College African Dance Troupe.
Location: Oopik Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center

2018 Geisel MLK Celebration Keynote

Sat, Jan 13 01:00 PM until 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
“Justice Everywhere: Applying Dr. King’s Civil Rights Model to Disabuse Disability”
Location: Oopik Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center

Film: “Marshall”

Sat, Jan 13 07:00 PM until 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
This taut courtroom drama looks at an early case in the career of civil rights lawyer and future Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman).
Location: Visual Arts Center 104 Loew Auditorium

Film: “Wonderstruck”

Sun, Jan 14 04:00 PM until 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Parallel narratives follow two deaf children who run away to NYC’s Museum of Natural History.
Location: Visual Arts Center 104 Loew Auditorium

2018 MLK Jr. Celebration Breakfast

Mon, Jan 15 08:30 AM until 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Breakfast – 8:30–10:00 a.m. in the Hanover Inn Grand Ballroom. Seating is limited; preregistration required by January 5, 2018.
Location: Hanover Inn, Grand Ballroom

Social Impact Film Festival

Mon, Jan 15 10:00 AM until 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Join the Center for Social Impact as we explore themes of social justice in honor of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Location: South Fairbanks 105

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Speech at Dartmouth

Mon, Jan 15 12:00 PM until 12:45 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Towards Freedom: An Audiorecording of King’s Speech with Images from the Civil Rights Movements
Location: Dartmouth 105

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Speech at Dartmouth

Mon, Jan 15 04:30 PM until 05:15 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Towards Freedom: An Audiorecording of King’s Speech with Images from the Civil Rights Movements
Location: Dartmouth 105

26th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Vigil Procession

Mon, Jan 15 05:00 PM until 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Presents26th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Vigil
Location: Cutter-Shabazz Hall, First Floor

2018 MLK Jr. Celebration Feature Presentation

Mon, Jan 15 07:00 PM until 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
M. Kalani Souza to be keynote presenter.
Location: Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center

[TIME CHANGE] – Documentary: The Chinese Exclusion Act

Thu, Jan 18 05:00 PM until 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Documentary screening and discussion with Professor Jennifer M. Miller, Ph.D.
Location: Filene Auditorium, Moore Building

Sing-Ins in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Fri, Jan 19 05:00 PM until 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Celebrate the central role group singing has played in social movements by singing with the Dartmouth Rockapellas, Tyné Angela Freeman, ’17, and folk singer, Ron Israel.
Location: Paddock Music Library

Film: “Wonder”

Fri, Jan 19 07:00 PM until 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson star in this heartwarming family film about a boy entering middle school with craniofacial differences.
Location: Visual Arts Center 104 Loew Auditorium

Riyaaz Qawwali

Fri, Jan 19 08:00 PM until 10:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Centuries-old Sufi music with driving rhythms, sinuous melodies and ecstatic vocals.
Location: Hopkins Center 123 Spaulding Auditorium

Film: “Human Flow”

Sat, Jan 20 07:00 PM until 09:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Ai Weiwei’s epic film journey depicts both the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact.
Location: Hopkins Center 123 Spaulding Auditorium

Tucker Center Martin Luther King Celebration with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Sun, Jan 21 03:00 PM until 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Please Join us for the 2018 MLK Multi-Faith Celebration on Sunday, January 21st at 3PM in Rollins Chapel featuring the Dartmouth Gospel Choir directed by Walt Cunningham.
Location: Rollins Chapel

Janos Marton ’04, Director of Policy & Campaigns, JustLeadershipUSA

Mon, Jan 22 05:00 PM until 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Dartmouth Lecture: “Ending Mass Incarceration: A Civil Rights Movement for the 21st Century.”
Location: TBD

[TIME CHANGE] – Conversations with Changemakers

Thu, Jan 25 05:30 PM until 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Panel discussion with 2018 Social Justice Awards honorees. Reception to follow.
Location: Filene Auditorium, Moore Building

Sing-Ins in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Fri, Jan 26 05:00 PM until 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Celebrate the central role group singing has played in social movements by singing with the Dartmouth Rockapellas, Tyné Angela Freeman, ’17, and folk singer, Ron Israel.
Location: Paddock Music Library

Film: “Coco”

Fri, Jan 26 07:00 PM until 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Being dead has never looked as fun as it does in Pixar’s latest adventure, set on the musical and colorful Day of the Dead.
Location: Hopkins Center 123 Spaulding Auditorium

ARTIST LECTURE AND DISCUSSION | Kader Attia

Tue, Jan 30 04:45 PM until 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
“Accident as Repair”
Location: Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center

Film: “P.S. Jerusalem”

Thu, Feb 01 07:30 PM until 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Director Danae Elon presents her deep, complex portrait of modern Jerusalem.
Location: Visual Arts Center 104 Loew Auditorium

Film: “The Breadwinner”

Fri, Feb 09 07:00 PM until 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
A vibrantly animated film about an 11-year-old girl who disguises herself as a boy to support her family.
Location: Visual Arts Center 104 Loew Auditorium

Newfields - Uprooted: Heartache and Hope in New Hampshire
2018-01-10 14:00 | Paul Memorial Library, 76 Main Street, Newfields, NH, 03856, United States
Uprooted is a 30-minute documentary based on interviews collected during the Humanities Council’s Fences & Neighbors initiative on immigration. It tells the story of five refugees who escaped from war-torn countries to resettle in New Hampshire. The film explores what it means to be a refugee and how it feels to make a new life in a strange place, often without English language skills, family, a job, or community contacts. The film leaves us pondering questions of belonging and citizenship. What does it mean to be an American? Once a refugee, are you destined always to be a refugee? What are our responsibilities toward one another? A New Hampshire Humanities presenter introduces the film and leads a post-film discussion. See bios and contact information in Presenter Directory for Whitney Howarth, John Krueckeberg, and Sara Withers.

Dover - Family Wellness Series: Building Strong Communities
2018-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Building Strong Communities

Presented by Jeff Frigon of the Browne Center
Empathy is directly linked to bullying; the more empathy we have, the more likely we are to be kind to one another and not bully (or be bullied). By building healthy, empathetic communities and understanding the connection between empathy, fear, vulnerability, anonymity, and bullying, we can act in a preventative rather than a reactive way. This workshop will explore what the research shows to be effective and why using an interactive, multimedia approach.

Concord - New Futures Advocacy Training
2018-01-09 03:00 - 10:00 | New Futures, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 307A, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
NEW FUTURES JANUARY ADVOCACY TRAINING

In order to keep New Hampshire a healthy and vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family, we need to advocate for positive public policies which impact the future of our state. Whether you have been impacted by New Hampshire’s addiction epidemic, see the benefit of supporting our children with positive early childhood policies, want to fight for equal opportunities for health coverage for all, understand the impacts of an integrated children’s behavioral health system, or are passionate about another cause, we are here to help you make your voice heard.
Since 1997, New Futures has trained over 1,000 people to effectively advocate for public policies that they believe in. If you’re looking for a way to get involved in the community and advocate for social change in New Hampshire, let us train you to be an advocacy voice for change in our state. We’ll go over:

An overview of policy and advocacy
How a bill becomes a law in New Hampshire
How to use the New Hampshire general court website
Effective messaging when advocating for your cause
How to call your lawmaker, testify at a hearing, write a letter to the editor, or otherwise publicize your message to effect change

Breakfast and lunch are included. We’ll end the day with a tour of the New Hampshire State House. Sign up to join us!

Manchester - EmpowerYOU Community Learning Series
2017-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT THE ADDICTION EPIDEMIC IN NEW HAMPSHIRE ?
We are all impacted in some way. Ready to be empowered? This series is open to the
community. No cost. Attend one or all sessions. No need to register, just come.
All sessions from 6-8 pm at Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH.
While the opioid crisis has been making national headlines in recent months, addiction is sadly nothing new in New Hampshire. Individuals and families continue to struggle with mental health and addiction and the effects are far reaching, too often impacting entire communities.
Community members have the ability to make a difference, to become empowered, and to help turn the tide of addiction. That’s the focus of the upcoming EmpowerYOU Community Learning Series organized by Makin’ It Happen. Once a month from 6-8pm at Jupiter Hall (89 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH), community members are invited to participate in this series to help make a difference in the health of their neighborhoods. The series kicks off on November 13th with “Understanding Addiction” presented by Serenity Place.
Makin’ It Happen is a regional coalition on a mission to build resilient communities. Focused on educating families about potential warning signs, when to worry, and what to do if they have concerns. They want the public to be aware of the innovative and collaborative work being done to better understand and treat substance use disorders. They want to share success stories of people overcoming their addiction. They want to empower everyone to be a part of the solution. Makin’ It Happen facilitates a monthly collaborative meeting of substance use disorder providers working in prevention, treatment and recovery. The group is working together on many collaborative efforts to fortify regional communities including community education and engagement such as the learning series.
This series is a collaborative effort, which currently includes the following partners: Manchester Health Department, Network4Health, Southern NH Planning Commission, Families in Transition, New Futures, NNE Poison Control, Serenity Place, Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, National Alliance for Mental Illness NH, Teen Institute, Hope for NH Recovery, NH Harm Reduction Coalition and Partnership for a Drug-Free NH. The series is expected to continue and add additional partners, sponsors and presenters as it builds.

Manchester - Soirée de Noël
2017-12-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Stark Brewing Company, 500 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Franco-American Centre – Soirée de Noël
Join vos amis (your friends) for an upbeat celebration of the holiday season on Saturday, December 16th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Stark Brewing Company in downtown Manchester. Good food, great laughs and holiday surprises will be a welcome break in the hectic holiday season.
The evening’s entertainment will be provided by our own holiday spirit! Bring your musical instruments or take over the karaoke machine to participate in our “open mic” entertainment. Sing or play your favorite French or English songs and carols. This will be a “holiday house party” bons vieux temps style!
Love to bake? Participate in our dessert buffet and share your favorites. Tell us its story, your elaborate baking method or just watch people enjoy your work.
The evening is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Bring friends and let us share our joie de vivre!
Appetizers will be discounted from 6pm to 7 pm.
Buy entry ticket online: $5
During the evening, we will applaud our invaluable volunteers, without whom our many events and activities throughout the year could not happen.
If you have volunteered for the FAC in 2017, you will be receiving a coupon code for free admission to the event.

Concord - NH Youth Forum
2017-12-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Concord High School, 170 Warren St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Purpose of the Forum:
1. Empower youth as leaders
2. Provide an opportunity for students to be heard on public policy issues important to youth
3. Discuss issues with legislators and students to make changes that benefit youth at school and in the community
Hosted by the NH Legislative Youth Advisory Council

Manchester - World Affairs Council of NH Cookbook Launch Party
2017-12-12 12:00 - 14:00 | NH Food Bank, 700 E Industrial Park Dr, Manchester, NH, 03109, United States
Join World Affairs Council of NH to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the International Visitors Leadership Program at the Council!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
NH Food Bank, 700 E. Industrial Park Drive, Manchester
WACNH is launching a Home Hospitality cookbook and offering you the opportunity to see chefs from the NH Food Bank’s “Recipe for Success” Culinary Job Training Program demonstrate a few of the international recipes. Sample their creations, take a tour of the Food Bank, and celebrate citizen diplomacy with hors d’oeuvres and drinks!
5 PM- Optional Food Bank tour
5:30 PM- 7:00 PM- Cooking demonstrations & hors d’oeuvres
$25 ticket
(Includes refreshments and cookbook- one per household)

Hooksett - Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them
2017-12-09 05:30 | Hooksett Public Libray, 31 St. Mary's Way, Hooksett, NH, 03106, United States
Telling personal and family stories is fun – and much more. Storytelling connects strangers, strengthens links between generations, and gives children the self-knowledge to carry them through hard times. Knowledge of family history has even been linked to better teen behavior and mental health. In this active and interactive program, storyteller Jo Radner shares foolproof ways to mine memories and interview relatives for meaningful stories. Participants practices finding, developing, and telling their own tales.

Nashua - Uprooted: Heartache and Hope in New Hampshire
2017-12-07 14:00 | Gregg Hall, Nashua Community College, 505 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States

Concord - Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees
2017-12-07 05:00 - 06:30 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Central NH, 55 Bradley St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Nashua, Manchester and Greater Concord invite you to learn about:
TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY FOR REFUGEES: A collaborative and comprehensive model to provide culturally appropriate mental health care for New American children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and stress. Presented by Emma Cardeli, Ph.D., Research Associate at the Center for Refugee Trauma and Resilience at Boston Children’s Hospital and Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Cardeli will review core concepts and lead a discussion about how we might implement the TST-R model in our communities.
Thursday, December 7
10:00 (sharp)-11:30 am
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central NH
55 Bradley Street, Concord
RSVP to Bob Friedlander
friedlander@centralnhclubs.orgTRAUMA

Webinar - Culturally Effective Organizations: Using the Toolkit
2017-12-07 05:00 - 06:00 | NH
Webinar: Culturally Effective Organizations Framework and Toolkit
December 7, 2017 10am – 11am
DESCRIPTION

This webinar is for clinical and administrative staff who can help move their organization into becoming more culturally effective.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Describe elements of the framework for culturally effective organizations.
2. Identify action steps for your organization to become more culturally effective.
3. Reflect on how you can be an agent of change in your work setting.
Continuing education credit is available.

In NH we value that everyone lives freely, but that means ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to thrive. We know that organizations strive to ensure this opportunity by providing high quality services that are accessible to all in NH – yet achieving this can be challenging.
The good news is that a roadmap exists; there is a framework to provide high quality services for all called the Culturally Effective Organizations Framework, and this framework is the roadmap.
The NH Health & Equity Partnership is pleased to share the Culturally Effective Organizations online toolkit developed collaboratively by the Manchester Community Health Center, the Southern NH Area Health Education Center, and the CEOrgs Work Group as a resource for organizations to learn about the essential pathways for success. This free webinar will provide an overview of the toolkit to assist on the journey to becoming a culturally effective organization and providing high quality services for all.
REGISTER for the free WEBINAR here.
Direct link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culturally-effective-organizations-using-the-toolkit-webinar-tickets-39834965454

Manchester - French Conversation Café - Francophone Conversation Café
2017-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 508 Union St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Parlez-vous Français?
Welcoming Manchester invites you to a French Conversation Café!
CONVERSATIONS AMICALES EN FRANÇAIS
Meet neighbors and friends through the shared language of French! Conversation Cafés are opportunities for immigrant and non-immigrant community members to get to know one another in a fun and relaxed setting. While most Cafes are in English, this one will be in French! We look forward to bringing together Manchester’s French-speaking residents from around the world, and we hope you’ll join us!
As always, this is a free community event and delicious refreshments will be provided!
Le Centre Franco-américain et la communauté francophone de Manchester invitent tous les immigrants francophones à CONVERSATION CAFÉ!
LE Mercredi 6 décembre de 18H à 20H
Aura lieu à la First Congregational Church situé au 508 Union St., entre les rues Hanover et Amherst.
Accédez l’église par la rue située entre l’église et le bloc appartement.
Stationnement est disponible au terrain Devine-Millimet au coin des rues Union et Amherst.
Accédez le terrain de stationnement à partir de la ru Union.
L’entrée de l’église est l’autre côté de la rue Amherst.
Conversations en français ~ musique ~ légers rafraîchissements
Commandité par Welcoming Manchester, le Centre Franco-américain, Victory Women of Vision, et Congolese Community

Concord - New Futures Advocacy Training
2017-12-06 03:00 - 09:00 | New Futures, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 307A, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
New Futures trains advocates free of charge so that they can effectively reach out to their elected officials to share the impact that health and wellness issues have on NH families, communities, and our state’s economy. The expectation is that trained advocates will take action on New Futures priorities that matter to them in the upcoming legislative session.
This full-day (8AM to 2PM) training will be held on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 at the New Futures office in Concord. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Additionally, a tour of the New Hampshire State House is included in this opportunity.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the following form: http://new-futures.org/17DecemberAdvocacy

Manchester - Welcoming Winter with Joy: Come be uplifted as part of our Interfaith Family
2017-12-04 13:45 | Temple Israel, 66 Salmon St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Interfaith Women of NH presents:
Welcoming Winter with Joy
Come be uplifted as part of our Interfaith Family
Monday, December 4, 2017 at 6:45 p.m.
Check-In begins at 6:15
Temple Israel, 66 Salmon Street, Manchester 03104 **
Click here for directions.
Presentations

Karishma Manchanda – an Asian Indian dancer

Noam Wolf – an Israeli shlicha (emissary) /singer

Rimi Dwiadari – a Muslim Qur’an reader

Aksara – an a cappella ensemble

Holiday Sing-a-long – starring “you”

Join us for refreshments and conversation after the program!

Please register via email interfaithwomennh@gmail.com or
call 603-315-9386 before December 4th
** Temple Israel is handicapped accessible via a stair chairlift **

OUR MISSION:
To share religious beliefs, cultures, and traditions among women of diverse faiths in order to develop understanding and friendship between us and within our community.

Manchester Citizenship Center
2017-12-02 05:00 - 09:00 | International Institute of New England – Manchester, 470 Pine St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
The Manchester Citizenship Center is a FREE program where immigrants ready to begin the citizenship process can get legal help from Catholic Charities NH’s qualified legal advocates and attorneys. The free clinics are also offered to those who want more information on naturalization.
The first session will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at the International Institute of New England, 1850 Elm St., Manchester, NH.
You must register in advance by calling CCNH at 603-624-4717 ext. 0277
Participants will be offered English reading and writing screenings at the start of their appointment.

Manchester - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the SNHU Center for New Americans at YWCA NH
2017-12-01 07:00 - 09:00 | YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The SNHU Center for New Americans @ YWCA NH Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
Light refreshments and a tour of the new center. Please register in advance.

RootSkills Conference
2017-11-30 03:00 - 2017-12-02 12:00 | Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Register for the RootSkills Conference!
The New England Grassroots Environment Fund invites all grassroots organizers, sustainable businesses, nonprofit leaders, and passionate community members to the annual RootSkills Conference in Manchester, NH from November 30 – December 2. RootSkills aims to connect community organizers and nonprofits working to address social justice challenges and improve community health, community resilience, and the environment in northern New England. Now more than ever, it is critical that organizers work together to build a shared vision for a more just and sustainable region.
Registration:
$160 General Admission
$80 One-Day Ticket
$40 Student Ticket
Limited scholarships available on a rolling basis.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING IN COOS COUNTY NH

Gorham - Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music
2017-11-29 14:00 | Gorham Public Library, 35 Railroad Street, Gorham, NH, 03581, 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.

Nashua - Holiday Stroll Luminaria
2017-11-25 12:00 | Downtown Nashua, 147 Main St., Nashua, NH, United States
Nashua’s 24th Annual Winter Holiday Stroll
The event takes place each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving; and although it started small, it has steadily grown through the years.
The Stroll is recognized as the largest community event of the year in Southern New Hampshire. Each year, over 30,000 people from across New England visit downtown Nashua to enjoy this free and family-friendly holiday event. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with a candlelit procession up Main Street from City Hall to Railroad Square where the City’s official Christmas tree is lit. Much of the downtown is closed to traffic for the evening, so even after the tree lighting Strollers can enjoy the live entertainment, sample offerings from street vendors, dine in downtown’s fine restaurants and Shop Small at our unique specialty shops and boutiques.
Holiday Stroll Luminaria – Share A Light of Hope for the World from Our Welcoming City during the Holiday Stroll this Year
This year at the Holiday Stroll, One Greater Nashua offers you the opportunity to shine a light of hope for the world by purchasing a “luminaria” in honor or memory of your loved ones who immigrated to Nashua, or another place in the US, and contributed to our prosperity. Decorating the streets with luminaria is a Spanish-inspired holiday tradition, popular in many parts of the world.
You can purchase a luminaria – a battery-operated tribute candle placed in a white bag – for a $3.00 donation online, or at the Stroll at 147 Main Street. Your candle, with the name of the person you are honoring, will be placed along the RiverWalk, and it will be visible during the Holiday Stroll from the bridge on Main Street. Supplies will be available at the event for those who wish to decorate their own luminaria.
Proceeds from the tributes will be used to defray legal costs for our neighbors who are newly resettled in Nashua, such as refugees and immigrants currently seeking permanent resident status and citizenship.
As members of the community, we recognize that we are blessed. From our beginnings, we have thrived because of our value of diversity, ingenuity, and collaboration. These shared values have forged among us a strong community bond as greater Nashuans. In the Gate City, our prosperity has flourished through our openness and willingness to welcome newcomers who bring new ideas, innovations, and traditions, which we embrace with mutual respect.

Concord - An Attitude of Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Interfaith Celebration
2017-11-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The Greater Concord Interfaith Council invites the Concord Community to participate in an evening Thanksgiving celebration. A reflection on an “attitude of gratitude” will be given by Reverend Jason Wells. Music and interfaith reflections will also be offered.
Donations of non-perishable food items for the Friends of Forgotten Children food pantry are appreciated.
Any monetary offerings will go towards the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness for their new cold-weather shelter.
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Immaculate Heart of Mary
180 Loudon Rd. Concord, NH

Manchester - 5th Annual Friendship Dinner & Award Ceremony
2017-11-16 13:30 | Puritan Conference and Event Center, 245 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
The 5th Annual Friendship Dinner & Award Ceremony
“An Evening of Celebrating Cultural Diversity”
Turkish Cultural Center & Peace Islands Institute request the pleasure of your presence at the 5th Annual Friendship Dinner & Award Ceremony to applaud our distinguished honorees.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
6.30 pm
Puritan Conference & Event Center
245 Hooksett Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett
President
The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice
&
Dr. Y. Alp Aslandogan
Executive Director
Alliance of Shared Values, New York
2017 Award Recipients:
Friendship Award:
Ben Gamache
President
Gamache Enterprise
Community Service Award:
Keith Howard
Former Executive Director
Liberty House
Dialogue Award:
Becky Field
Photographer & Author
Education Award:
Christine Brennan
Deputy Commissioner
Department of Education

The Annual Friendship Dinner & Award Ceremony is the Turkish Cultural Center’s the most important social outreach event of the year. The Center is dedicated to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds. At this event, people with vastly different upbringings, heritages, cultures and histories come together and share in the common hope and faith that people can understand, accept and learn from each other. This event is a prime example of how, despite differences, people will come together when there is a common goal at hand.
Turkish Cultural Center Awards publicly recognize the outstanding achievements of those who have distinguished themselves in their profession and service to humanity in US. The awards are based on a variety of criteria and given in different areas including community service, education, leadership, philanthropy, business and friendship etc.
