Regional Listening and Action Planning Sessions to Shape NH’s Digital Equity Plan
2023-09-20 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Durham Public Library, Durham Public Library 49 Madbury Road, Durham, NH, 03824, United States
Durham Public Library
49 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824
Please attend in-person one of four informal listening/planning sessions around the state, our aim is to learn of participants’ most pressing digital divide needs.
These are meant especially for those who prefer brainstorming in-person or who are unable to share their digital-divide insights and concerns via online methods. Folks can register (free!) in person or online via the links on the www.NHdigitalequity.org website. Coffee and other essential refreshments will be provided.
The success of New Hampshire’s planning effort – i.e., unleashing up to $5 million/year to implement NH’s plan starting in 2024 depends on sufficient representation of those who are often most underserved and overlooked. We hope you and those you serve will join us in helping to shape NH’s Digital Future.
Among those we hope can join us:

Library patrons
Recipients of public benefits and those who serve them
Veterans
Persons of color
Those who live in and provide services in our rural communities
Seniors
Immigrants and refugees
Those receiving public benefits and those on pathways leading to living-wage employment
Those with disabilities
Those who have been incarcerated
English Learners…

NH Educators’ Forum on Digital Access, Skill & Pedagogy
2023-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Via Zoom, NH, United States
“NH Educators’ Forum on Digital Access, Skill & Pedagogy: How Best to Deploy Federal Funding to NH for Digital Equity”

In this two-hour interactive brainstorming session via Zoom, NH educational leaders at all levels — K12, afterschool, adult education, community college, and four-year degree-granting — will share their priorities for how up to $20 million in federal funds to NH for digital equity over the next four years, starting in 2024, should best be deployed to ensure digital access, skill and pedagogy for all learners and their educators. Register Here

Keene International Festival 2023
2023-09-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
About the eventKeene International Festival 2023
Join us for the 5th Keene International Festival and enjoy delicious food, fun games and craft activities. Watch live International performances in the morning and in the afternoon and shop beautiful art from all over the world.
Family friendly event. Starts at 11:00 am – 3:00pm.

Concord Multicultural Festival
2023-09-24 | New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St, Concord, NH, 03303, United States
Concord Multicultural Festival
MISSION
Our mission is to foster an appreciation for diversity by providing engaging opportunities to share and learn about the many different cultures of the Capital Region, creating a Welcoming Community for all.
ABOUT
The Concord Multicultural Festival is an annual event in September to celebrate the beauty of diversity in the Capital Region, featuring foods, performances, art, activities, and parade of flags, all presented by our local community members.
TEAM
The Concord Multicultural Festival is organized by a diverse and dedicated group of individuals, businesses, and organizations – a true Community Event! We are always looking for new committee members – JOIN US!

New England BIPOC Fest
2023-09-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Vida Cantina, 2456 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Join us for a celebration of food, art, culture, and community.
WHERE: Vida Cantina, Rte. 1, Portsmouth; parking lot.
WHEN: September 24th 2022 12pm- 6pm
PRICE: Free admission, donations welcome.
As long as black and brown people are marginalized, ignored, regarded as second class citizens, or blocked from the same rights and privileges enjoyed by white folks, our democracy cannot succeed.
By bringing our community together under one sky we hope to initiate and perpetuate conversation about the important threads of equity and social justice that hold us all together. Through celebration and joy, BIPOC fest unites a wide array of community members to enjoy some of the foods, art & music that highlight the rich and diverse histories that make up this seacoast. Learn more by clicking here.
Sincerely,
The BIPOC Fest Planning Committee
David Vargas, Jo Kelley, Marie Collins, Evan Mallett

Radically Rural
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28 | The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Annual Summit
September 27-28, 2023
In Keene NH

Radically Rural, as a summit, started in 2018 as a partnership between the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship and The Keene Sentinel.
The two organizations had come together in 2016 and 2017 to stage CONNECT, an event initiated by Hannah Grimes in 2006 to connect graduates of one of its business programs and grew to include graduates and participants in HG programming, funders, board members, and the local business and community.
The new approach and concept of CONNECT, to showcase the innovation and entrepreneurship in the Monadnock Region, drew crowds of 400 to network in a fusion of art, food and music. This success suggested something bigger was possible: A small town summit at which experts in the arts, downtowns, entrepreneurship, land use, clean energy, healthcare and journalism could gather and share thoughts on sustainable, thriving rural communities. Radically Rural was born with an emphasis, as its name suggests, on inventive, contemporary approaches that attendees could absorb and take home.
The 2018 summit drew more than 500 registrants from 24 states. The 2019 gathering expanded to more than 600 attendees. And the summit in 2020, held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, still attracted 500, but this time from 43 states. The 2021 summit was hybrid, both in person and online because of it’s helpful impact of accessibility. The 2022 summit was hybrid agian with over 600 registrants from 37 states.

Join the Americorps Team
2023-09-28 17:00 - 18:00 | SNHU Center for New Americans, YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

Beyond Communication Access: Equity and the Law
2023-09-29 08:30 - 12:15 | Puritan Conference and Event Center, 245 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
featuring national federal law expert, Bruce Adelson, Esq.
CEO of Federal Compliance Consulting LLC, and former U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) Senior Trial Attorney
&
Local Resources for How to Internalize Equity in Your Organization

Friday, September 29, 8:30am – 12:15pm
Puritan Room, Manchester
Equity & the Law Conference BROCHURE-9.29.23
Continuing Education Available

Full details in the Conference Brochure, also attached.
Register here

Scholarships Available

Combating Hate Crimes in NH
2023-10-05 08:30 - 12:30 | NH Fire Academy, 98 Smokey Bear Boulevard, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Hate Crimes are happening more and more often, both the victims and the community often feel not enough is happening and that they aren’t being heard.
We’ll hear from two panels on this and what we can do. The first panel will give us an opportunity to hear in depth, what goes on within Law Enforcement and the Legal system that can lead to this impression. Such matters as protecting everyone’s first amendment rights and the difference between a Hate Crime and a Hate Incident will be discussed. The second panel will address what what we can, and what we need to do in our communities to address these rising hate crimes. The second panel will include experts from the ACLU, immigration advocacy and the media.
The Keynote speaker will be John Formella, Attorney General, NH Department of Justice. The two Panels will be moderated by; Sean Locke, Director of NH Dept of Justice, Civil Rights Unit and the second panel will be moderated by Ahni Malachi, Executive Director of NH Commission for Human Rights.
This program is being brought to you by the NH Department of Safety, NH Dept of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, US Attorney’s Office; District of NH, FBI, NH Commission for Human Rights, Local Law Enforcement In collaboration with the NH Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees, Welcoming NH, American Friends Service Committee, NH ACLU, and other community groups and individuals.
Thursday, October 5, 8:30 – 12:30
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Register at https://forms.office.com/g/ZhcNw1GubU
NH Fire Academy,
98 Smokey Bear Boulevard,
Concord NH 03301
Questions contact Assistant Commissioner Eddie Edwards, Eddie.Edwards@DOS.NH.GOV
Flyer PDF:NEW-Hate Crime Seminar flyer

Indigenous People's Day
2023-10-09 | NH, United States
The second Monday of October annually marks Columbus Day in many parts the United States but not all states or regions follow this observance. Instead, they celebrate other events on the day. For example, South Dakota’s official holiday on this date is Native Americans’ Day, while parts of California celebrate Indigenous People’s Day.

Coffee, Pastries and Planning
2023-10-12 09:00 - 11:00 | SNHU Center for New Americans, YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

New Hampshire PoutineFest The largest poutine festival in the United States
2023-10-14 11:30 - 16:00 | Merrimack Beer Garden, 221 Daniel Wesbster Highway, Merrimack, NH, United States
They’re sold out, but you can get on the waiting list!
NH POUTINE FESTIVAL

2023 Ticket Options
Première Admission – 11:30 AM Entry ($74.99)
By far our most popular ticket! Limited quantity available. This ticket includes early entry to the event at 11:30 AM, the Official 2023 NH PoutineFest T-shirt, NH PoutineFest Winter Hat, and of course samples of vendor poutine.
General Admission – 12:45 PM Entry ($54.99)
We all have morning activities (hi soccer parents), so this is a great option for those who need a later start. This ticket includes entry to the event at 12:45 pm, the Official 2023 NH PoutineFest T-Shirt, swag bag, and samples of vendor poutine.
Child – Sampling ($14.99)
A child ticket (children 6-12) includes two randomly selected samples, a French-Canadian themed cookie, and the Official 2023 NH PoutineFest T-shirt. This is not restricted to a specific entry time, they just need to accompany their parents at their entry time.

National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Meelia Center for Community Engagement, 103 Walker St, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States

Bring Your Own Pumpkin, Pumpkin Painting
2023-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Positive Street Art, 48 Bridge St, 3rd Floor, NH, 03060, United States

BACHATA Workshop
2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Positive Street Art, 48 Bridge St, 3rd Floor, NH, 03060, United States

AFRO HOUSE WORKSHOP
2023-10-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Positive Street Art, 48 Bridge St, 3rd Floor, NH, 03060, United States

DanceHall Workshop
2023-10-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Positive Street Art, 48 Bridge St, 3rd Floor, NH, 03060, United States

Hip Hop Workshop Copy Copy
2023-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Positive Street Art, 48 Bridge St, 3rd Floor, NH, 03060, United States

Teen H.O.Y.LOWEEN
2023-10-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Soel Sisters Restaurant, 30 Temple St, Nashua,, NH, 03060, United States

Día de los Muertos (Mexican)
2023-11-01 | NH, United States
El Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. Dia de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism (Dia de los Muertos is celebrated on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, minor holidays in the Catholic calendar). Día de los Muertos celebrations typically begin on October 31 and end on November 2.

Hip Hop Workshop
2023-11-05 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Positive Street Art, 48 Bridge St, 3rd Floor, NH, 03060, United States

Veterans Day (USA)
2023-11-11 | NH, United States
In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

DanceHall Workshop Copy Copy
2023-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Positive Street Art, 48 Bridge St, 3rd Floor, NH, 03060, United States

GHHS Artwork Unveiling and Reception 11.14.23
2023-11-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Kellog Mezzanine, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States
The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) chapter at the Geisel School of Medicine created Project HEAL in 2021 to promote anti-racism and critical self-reflection in the Upper Valley (NH/VT) and medical school through art, education, and advocacy. The Class of 2023 GHHS cohort identified the need for a sustained acknowledgment of Native and Indigenous people. They proposed an artwork to honor and recognize the Indigenous and Native people, particularly the Abenaki people, upon whose land the College stands.
