Manchester - Welcoming Refugees, Involving the Local Community: Experiences from Germany
2018-03-12 13:30 (America/New_York) | YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
WELCOMING REFUGEES,
INVOLVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY:
Experiences from Germany

Kathleen Kunath and Christoph Böhmer,German immigrant activists and co-founders of “Willkommen in Falkensee” (“Welcome to Falkensee”), will talk about successes and challenges in organizing a volunteer support group and helping the local community welcome newly arrived refugees to their German town.
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Kathleen Kunath, a social worker, established an extensive communication effort to prepare the local German community for arrival of many refugees.
Christoph Böhmer, a 1996 graduate of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, applied his business background to the massive change in the community as hundreds of refugees sought resettlement.
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Monday, March 12, 2018
6 pm – 7:30 pm
Light refreshments at 5:30 pm
SNHU Center for New Americans at the YWCA NH
72 Concord St., Manchester, NH
Free and open to all.
Space is limited – advance registration is strongly recommended.
Please register at http://wacnh.org/event-2826931
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For more information, contact:
Gayle Aspinwall, gayle.aspinwall@gmail.com, 603-643-1551
Becky Field, fieldworkphotos@gmail.com, 603-568-3174
Sponsors for this event include: World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, SNHU Center for New Americans at YWCA NH, Welcoming New Hampshire, and Quaker Hanover Friends Meeting. A complete list of sponsors will be available at the event.

Webinar - Immigration Policy’s Harmful Impacts on Children
2018-03-13 11:00 - 12:00
Our Children’s Fear: Webinar on Immigration Policy’s Harmful Impacts on Children & Early Care and Education

Tue, Mar 13, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Two new reports from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) document impacts of the current immigration context on our nation’s youngest children. Our findings are based on interviews and focus groups in 2017 with 150 early childhood educators and parents in six states—California, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In this field work, CLASP found troubling effects on young children in immigrant families, including signs and behaviors of distress, as well as serious risks to young children’s healthy development. On this webinar, the report authors will discuss the study findings, including impacts on young children, their parents, and early childhood educators, and recommendations for stakeholders at all levels to safeguard the wellbeing of children in immigrant families.

Presenters:
• Wendy Cervantes, Senior Policy Analyst, Immigration and Immigrant Families
• Hannah Matthews, Director, Child Care and Early Education
• Rebecca Ullrich, Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education

Register Here

Bow - Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music
2018-03-13 14:30 | Baker Free Library, 509 South Street, Bow, NH, 03304, United States
Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music
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.

Concord - Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music
2018-03-14 09:00 | Goodlife, 254 North State Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music
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. THIS EVENT WILL BE PART OF THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY SOCIAL. THERE WILL BE A MEAL BEFORE JORDAN’S PROGRAM AT 12:00 PM (THERE WILL BE A CHARGE FOR THIS) WITH HIS PROGRAM TO FOLLOW AT 1:00 PM (FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.)

Windham - Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music
2018-03-14 14:00 | Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road, Windham, NH, 03087, United States

Concord - Home Buying 101
2018-03-17 05:00 - 08:00 | NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education – Concord, 47 N. Main St., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Thinking about buying a home? Join us for this class to review the pros and cons of home ownership, better understand the mortgage process, and discuss the long term costs and considerations when shopping for your home and home loan.

Concord - Active Bystander Training
2018-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Creating CommUNITY, 18 North Main St, Suite 206, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Granite State Organizing Project – 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 two-hour 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!

Bow - 12,000 Years Ago in the Granite State
2018-03-19 09:00 | Bow Mills Methodist Church, 505 South Street, Bow, NH, 03304, United States
The native Abenaki people played a central role in the history of the Monadnock region, defending it against English settlement and forcing the abandonment of Keene and other Monadnock area towns during the French and Indian Wars. Despite this, little is known about the Abenaki, and conventional histories often depict the first Europeans entering an untamed, uninhabited wilderness, rather than the homeland of people who had been there for hundreds of generations. Robert Goodby discusses how the real depth of Native history was revealed when an archaeological study prior to construction of the new Keene Middle School discovered traces of four structures dating to the end of the Ice Age. Undisturbed for 12,000 years, the site revealed information about the economy, gender roles, and household organization of the Granite State’s very first inhabitants, as well as evidence of social networks that extended for hundreds of miles across northern New England.

Manchester - Conversation Café at Jupiter Hall
2018-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
This Conversation Café is co-hosted by Jupiter Hall and led by local ceramic artist Claire Provencher, and Verne Orlosk of Studio Verne : Fused Glass Artist.
As a participant at this event, you will create a unique token or charm made of fired clay or fused glass. Your piece of artwork will reflect a piece of your own story.
Wear your story as a necklace or key chain, carry it in your pocket for courage or good luck, use it as a refrigerator magnet for daily inspiration – or share it with a friend. We encourage you to exchange your tokens with others to share story.
Most importantly, remember to open yourself to the stories of your neighbors during the process of creating and sharing your own!
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ABOUT CONVERSATION CAFE
Conversation Cafés are free community events that encourage conversation among Manchester residents. Bringing together immigrant and receiving community members, Conversation Cafes provide a friendly space and unique opportunity for everyone to learn, network and strengthen relationships with neighbors. These social events play a valuable role in breaking down barriers and building sense of trust, understanding and respect across cultures and households.
Conversation Cafés are sponsored by St. Mary’s Bank.
Thank you, St. Mary’s Bank, for being a welcoming business and a strong supporter of Welcoming Manchester!
ABOUT JUPITER HALL
Jupiter Hall is a community-oriented Multi-purpose venue located in Manchester, NH where communities experience arts, culture and innovation. Our mission is to showcase and present exciting opportunities for storytellers, creatives and professionals working with Digital Media and other innovative formats to share their stories, culture and vision.

Manchester - Why Inclusion Matters: Advancing Educational Equity through Collective Impact
2018-03-21 14:30 | NH Institute of Politics Auditorium, St. Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, 03102, United States

Nashua - Home Buyer Seminar
2018-03-24 04:30 - 12:30 | United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad Street, Nashua, NH, 03064, United States
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.

Concord - Multicultural Crafts and Activities
2018-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Creating CommUNITY, 18 North Main St, Suite 206, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join us to learn about other cultures and make some crafts! We have maracas, henna hands, papel picado and more! Drop in, or stay the whole time!
We will have a special guest this month: Sindy Chown is from Barranquilla, Colombia and will be sharing stories and information about her culture while we make maracas and other Latin-American crafts. She will also share her delicious coconut rice recipe – and may even have some for you to try!
We suggest an “Attendance by Donation” of $5-10 for those who can to benefit Creating CommUNITY as we grow. But this is a blind donation and whatever amount you are comfortable with is always appropriate. We welcome everyone, and payment is not a prerequisite for attendance.

Hudson - Songs of Emigration: Storytelling through Traditional Irish Music
2018-03-25 10:00 | Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson, NH, 03051, 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.

Manchester - IINE Volunteer Info Session
2018-03-26 13:30 - 15:00 | International Institute of New England – Manchester, 470 Pine St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Join IINE-Manchester for a Volunteer Information Session from 5:30pm – 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 the form at this link to reserve your spot at a Volunteer Information Session: https://iine.org/event/iine-manchester-volunteer-information-session/

Hooksett - Unveiled
2018-03-26 15:00 | Southern New Hampshire University, 2500 North River Road, Hooksett, NH, 03106, United States
Southern New Hampshire University is bringing Unveiled to campus on Monday, March 26th. It is a wonderful one-woman performance that brings to life the stories of 5 Muslim women post 9/11. The performance is followed by a discussion with the playwright/actress Rohina Malik.
Free tickets are now available to the public at this link: https://snhutickets.universitytickets.com/w/
Walker Auditorium is in Robert Frost Hall, Southern New Hampshire University

Dover - Color Me Included
2018-03-27 14:30 | Dover Public Library, 73 Locust St, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
“Color Me Included” is the result of the three-year historical and spiritual search of minister Deborah Knowlton, as she transcribed clergy records from the Archives of the First Congregational Church of Hampton, New Hampshire. In these handwritten, primary sources, she discovered details of the lives of African Americans, captured over 156 years by twelve ministers. The records informed the author’s research, as she rediscovered the names and partial histories of over
twenty-seven African American men, women and children of Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kingston, North Hampton, Seabrook, Kensington, Kingston, East Kingston, Sandown, and Danville, New Hampshire.”
To read more, see this article from the Portsmouth Herald. http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20160114/NEWS/160119431

Pelham - Ask A Muslim Anything
2018-03-28 14:00 | Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, NH, 03076, United States
Ask a Muslim Anything: A Conversation with Robert Azzi
Wednesday, March 28, 6pm to 8pm
Robert Azzi, an Arab-American and native of New Hampshire, will be joining us for a conversation about his experiences as a Muslim. He is a photo journalist who has traveled widely and is eager to share his knowledge of Islam. He is also very interested in answering questions his neighbors might have about Islam. Nothing is off the table.

Concord - International Film & Discussion: The Breadwinner
2018-03-28 15:00 | Red River Theatres, 11 S Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Parvana is an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family. Working alongside her friend Shauzia, Parvana discovers a new world of freedom-and danger. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents, as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family.
Equal parts thrilling and enchanting, The Breadwinner is an inspiring and luminously animated tale about the power of stories to sustain hope and carry us through dark times.

Concord - Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills
2018-03-29 05:00 - 2018-03-30 10:00 | Foundation for Healthy Communities, 125 Airport Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills is a two-day workshop, March 29-30, at the Foundation for Healthy Communities in Concord. The training is designed to help participants develop skills and strategies to more effectively and efficiently facilitate work groups, community groups, coalitions, and collaborations. Through this experiential and interactive training, participants will learn to create collaborative relationships, design processes to meet the needs of groups, develop facilitation practices, identify behaviors that help or hinder group process, and increase ability to manage group conflict. Cost is $120, including meals and materials. The fee may be reduced or waived for students or those with financial need.
For more information, contact Sharon Cowen at 641-6060 or Sharon.Cowen@unh.edu or Sue Cagle at Sue.Cagle@unh.edu.

Manchester - Job and Resource Fair
2018-03-29 12:00 | UNH – Manchester, 88 Commercial St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
New Hampshire Employment Security is hosting the Manchester Job and Resource Fair on Thursday, March 29th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This hiring event is taking place at the UNH-Manchester Campus located at 88 Commercial Street Manchester NH 03103 in the Multipurpose Room. A full list of participating employers will be available on the day of the event. This great hiring event is free and open to all job seekers.
A number of businesses with immediate job openings and future opportunities will be on hand to speak and interview candidates. The career fields represented by the companies that have registered for this hiring event include manufacturing, staffing, retail, education, and health care, among others. Job seekers should dress professionally, bring copies of their resumes and be prepared to interview.
NHES provides free services, resources, and tools to assist both job seekers and employers with the entire job search process, hiring and employment needs. NHES has services available online and onsite to assist job seekers including an automated Job Match System, internet access, local papers, employment counseling, and career assessments, as well as, workshops on job searching, resume writing and interviewing techniques.
For additional information on this hiring and networking event, please contact Kate LaPierre at Kathryn.A.LaPierre@nhes.nh.gov or visit www.nhes.nh.gov

Manchester - Idea to Object: Artistic Dialogues
2018-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
How does an idea become an object? Discover the story…
Witness the creative journey of three female artists, from inception and sketches to final product; from idea to object.
Join us this Thursday, March 29th in celebrating Ideas to Object: Artistic Dialogues – featuring works of art by Claire Provencher, Verne Orlosk, and Diane Larochelle – with music and treats! Claire, Verne and Diane will be present to interact with.
On display will also be clay and fused glass tokens created during last week’s Conversation Café, hosted by our friends at Welcoming Manchester. Come join us to celebrate creativity within our diverse community!
“Ideas to Object: Artistic Dialogues” will be on display through April 12th.Dates and times are posted at https://www.facebook.com/events/288360908362408/
For questions and updates, please contact Katie Bérubé at katie@jupiterhallnh.com or call 603-289-4661.
Free and open to the public, join us at Jupiter Hall where communities experience arts, culture and innovation.

Peterborough - Immigration 101
2018-04-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, 26 Main St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Join the Director of the NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (NHAIR) to learn about recent immigration history in NH, the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) in NH and the people impacted, and how to stay informed and active regarding immigration issues. A native of Venezuela and former police commissioner in Manchester, NH, Eva has a long history of involvement with U.S. immigration issues. NHAIR works to build the power of low-income immigrants of color (regardless of immigration status); increase low-income immigrant leadership; and implement campaigns to protect employment and civil rights of NH immigrants and refugees, working closely with labor and faith-based allies. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Concord - NHTI Multicultural Day
2018-04-03 08:00 | NHTI, 31 College Dr, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Did you know that NHTI, Concord’s Community College has students who come from over 90 countries? That is more than enough reason to celebrate and share the community’s rich diversity at the 18th Annual Multicultural Day on Tuesday, April 3 from 12-2 in the Wellness Center. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Members of the NHTI family have displays of their countries’ cultures through objects, clothing, art, photos, and food. The event also includes dance, music and a fashion show with traditional clothing from around the world. The event is sponsored by the school’s Cultural Exchange Club, the Cross-Cultural & ESOL office, and the Student Senate.
For more information, please contact Rosie Hughes-Smith in the Cross-Cultural & ESOL office by email at rhughessmith@ccsnh.edu or by phone at (603) 230-4055.

Concord - Creating Community Yarn/Art Circle
2018-04-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Creating CommUNITY, 18 North Main St, Suite 206, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join us for this monthly gathering to create and conversate! Knit, crochet, make jewelry, draw, color – bring whatever you are working on! (please no ‘messy’ projects).
If you don’t have your own supplies- no worries! We have yarn and needles for knitting and crocheting, drawing supplies and beading supplies for jewelry. We also have crafts and legos for kids.
Our goal is to build community by bringing people together over shared interests. So, grab a friend and meet some new ones!
Cookies, hot chocolate and tea will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own snack or beverage if you prefer.

Concord - Ultimate 1st Time Homebuyer Event
2018-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.
Presented by:
Kyle Beetle, Loan Officer, NMLS# 1461714
Northpoint Mortgage
603-455-1162
kbeetle@trynorthpoint.com
www.KyleBeetle.com
Nathaniel Morneault, Realtor®
Call/Text: 724-553-8160
Haven Homes and Lifestyle
Keller Williams Coastal Realty
Office: 603-610-8500
nmorneault@kw.com
Katie Magnusson
Sweeney Title
603-661-4496
katie@sweeneytitle.com

Concord - Crossroads Film: Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower
2018-04-04 15:00 | Red River Theatres, 11 S Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
When the Chinese Communist Party alters its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong – handed back to the Chinese government from British rule in 1997 – teenager Joshua Wong decides to fight for his homeland. Rallying thousands of kids to skip school and occupy the streets, and without a long-term plan but with passion to spare, Joshua becomes an unlikely leader in Hong Kong. A remarkable portrait of courage, resilience, and the propulsive power of youthful idealism, JOSHUA : TEENAGER VS. SUPERPOWER, the winner of this year’s Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, is a chronicle of one young man risking his own future for a greater good.
Tickets can be purchased online at Red River Theatres, at the door, or by calling 603-224-4600
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lN9_mQq2mQ
1 hour, 18 minutes (2017) NR
CROSSROADS FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES PRESENTED BY:
World Affairs Council of NH, Red River Theatres,and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice

Enfield - Abolitionists of Noyes Academy
2018-04-04 15:30 | Enfield Community Building, 308 US Route 4, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
In 1835, abolitionists opened one of the nation’s first integrated schools in Canaan, NH, attracting eager African-American students from as far away as Boston, Providence, and New York City. Outraged community leaders responded by raising a mob that dragged the academy building off its foundation and ran the African-American students out of town. New Hampshire’s first experiment in educational equality was brief, but it helped launch the public careers of a trio of extraordinary African-American leaders: Henry Highland Garnet, Alexander Crummell, and Thomas Sipkins Sidney. Dan Billin plumbs the depths of anti-abolitionist sentiment in early nineteenth-century New England, and the courage of three young friends destined for greatness.

Manchester - Building a Progressive Manchester
2018-04-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Come share your vision for a city that works for the people who live here. Meet fellow progressives and get started on working together to help Manchester realize its potential.

West Lebanon - Immigration 101
2018-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Kilton Public Library, 80 W Main St, West Lebanon, NH, 03784, United States
Come learn the history of immigration in the U.S. and the changes that have taken place. Bring your questions, your knowledge and your open mind.

Manchester - Storytelling Festival at NHIA
2018-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | NH Institute of Art, 148 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
New Hampshire Institute of Art is pleased to announce their second annual Storytelling Festival, taking place on April 7th from 2pm – 4pm. The event will feature a variety of forms of storytelling and will be emceed by NHPR’s Peter Biello. This event is free, open to the public, and handicap accessible.
Call for Entries
Submissions for this event are open to the public. The theme of this year’s Storytelling Festival will be “Intensity.” Intensity can refer to emotion, information gleaned through the senses, obsession, or a wide variety of other experiences. Stories submitted may touch on this topic specifically or generally. Writers, storytellers, illustrators, and graphic novelists, professional or amateur, are all invited to participate in this Moth Radio Hour-style event. The stories can be true or embellished. Each presenter will be limited to five minutes.
How to Submit
Those interested in participating should send a brief description of their story to membership@nhia.edu by March 23, 2018. Those with imagery accompanying their story should submit their images along with the outline of their story for review.
