Welcoming New Hampshire

Manchester - Vigil to Support Immigrants
2019-10-01 09:00 (America/New_York) | Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Immigration Vigil/check-ins to support immigrants in Manchester
When: Oct 1st
Time: 9am
Location: Norris Cotton Federal Building
275 Chestnut Street, Manchester

Portsmouth - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film Series- Anote's Ark
2019-10-01 14:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, 03801, United States
Registration

General Admission

Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series
Anote’s Ark
Tuesday, October 1st, 6PM
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tickets are free for the public, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets today!
About Anote’s Ark
What happens when your nation is swallowed by the sea? With the harsh realities of climate change looming, the low-lying Pacific nation Kiribati must find a new solution for the survival of its people. With sweeping cinematography, Anote’s Ark interweaves two poignant stories. Anote Tong, endearing president of the island, races to find options-advocating in international climate negotiations and even investigating building underwater cities. At the same time, warm and sharp-witted Sermery, a young mother of six, tackles every struggle with humour. She must decide whether to leave the only culture she knows on the island and migrate to a new life in New Zealand. Anote’s Ark captures the next evolution in the shifting dynamics of climate change-one where borders, technology, and global treaties are urgent and can change daily life as we know it. This portrait of the Kiribati people exudes strength of character and grace as they confront the inevitable change they are facing head-on.

Webinar - Understanding Today’s Immigration Policy Landscape
2019-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 | NH, United States
A host of immigration rule and policy changes in recent years – and their confusing implementation status – have led to growing community concerns, fears, and uncertainties. Staying current in this rapidly changing immigration policy environment is an ongoing challenge for local leaders.

Please join Welcoming America for a comprehensive update on today’s federal immigration policy landscape, including what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what may be on the horizon.
Learn how local leaders can prepare in the year ahead and come with your questions on current policy and future risks.
SPEAKERS:
Randy Capps, Director of Research, U.S. Programs, Migration Policy Institute
Jessica Bolter, Associate Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute

Oct 1, 2019 02:00 PM in Eastern Time

Durham - Learning to Document Your Community's Experience
2019-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 | UNH – Durham, 83 Main Street, Durham, NH, United States

Concord - 2019 Bill of Rights Awards Dinner
2019-10-06 14:00 - 17:00 | ACLU of New Hampshire, 18 Low Ave, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire is pleased to invite you to our 2019 Bill of Rights Awards Dinner. Please join us for a memorable evening of celebration and inspiration as we come together to honor the work of individuals and organizations standing up for basic civil rights and liberties.
Invite your civil liberties-friendly family and friends to join us! All tickets include dinner.
Bill of Rights Honorees:
– Eva Castillo, Director of the NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees
– The NH Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
– Caroline Casey and Maggie Flaherty, Plaintiffs for Voting Rights Case
All proceeds support our legal program; the only one in New Hampshire devoted exclusively to defending citizens’ rights.

Dussehra (Hindu)
2019-10-07 - 2019-10-08 | NH, United States
Dussehra (Vijayadashami, Vijaya Dashami, Dasahara, Dasara, Dashain) is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. it is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. Dussehra is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the world.

Yom Kippur (Jewish)
2019-10-09 | NH, United States
Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday known as the Day of Atonement. Many people of Jewish faith spend the day fasting and praying. The theme centers on atonement and repentance. Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei (or Tishri) in the Jewish calendar.

Nashua - Free Immigration Advice at Library
2019-10-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Nashua Public Library, 2 Court Street, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Open House
Wednesdays Oct. 9 and Dec. 4
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Nashua Public Library

Visit the Nashua Public Library between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM on Wednesday Oct. 9 or Dec. 4 and meet with an officer from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to get your questions answered about applying to enter the country or to become a citizen.

Indigenous People's Day
2019-10-14 | 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.

Lebanon - Community Listening Session with Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion
2019-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | River Valley Community College, 15 Hanover St., Lebanon, NH, 03766, United States
THE GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Community listening session
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
River Valley Community College
15 Hanover St.
Lebanon, NH 03766
The Council will use this information to guide its work, including reports
and recommendations, over the coming months.

Hooksett - Communities of Color Coming Together In NH
2019-10-17 14:00 - 16:30 | Gustafson Center (SNHU Campus), 2500 North River Road, Hooksett, NH, 03106, United States
A fun-filled evening with networking activities, food, and guest speakers. All communities of color are welcome to attend to fellowship and network with other persons of color.

Thursday, October 17th, 2019
6 p.m. till 8:30 p.m
Gustafson Center
2500 North River Road, Hooksett, NH 03106
Parking will be available in parking lot adjacent to Gustafson Center.

Nashua - Diwali & Dandiya Festival
2019-10-19 13:00 - 23:00 | Nashua High School North, 8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States

New London - Immigration 101
2019-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 52 Gould Rd, New London, NH, 03257, United States
The immigration crisis is a significant concern for all of us, regardless of your political preference. A common question for many people is: “Why don’t migrants enter the United States the right way? My grandparents came here through proper means.” Many people are unsure or unaware of what is involved in coming to this country and beginning the path to citizenship. How can we remedy this enormous immigration problem? One thing we can do is to learn true and accurate information about the issue and the applicable laws.

Eva Castillo – Director, NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees and Welcoming NH will present an informative program that will clarify some of the questions about the immigration and citizenship process. The program will include: Roots of migration; Ways people migrate to the US; US response to immigration; The role of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Border Patrol in NH; NH Immigration stories. Eva served as Police Commissioner in Manchester for six years and sits on the board or steering committees of several NH organizations and Government Councils.

Shemini Atzeret (Jewish)
2019-10-21 | NH, United States
Shemini Atzeret, or Eighth Day of Assembly, is a Jewish holiday dedicated to the love of God.

Simchat Torah (Jewish)
2019-10-22 | NH, United States
Simchat Torah, or the Day of Celebrating the Torah, is a Jewish holiday marking the end of the Sukkot festival.

Diversity & Cultural Competence Train the Trainer
2019-10-23 08:30 - 2019-10-29 16:30 | Manchester Health Department, 1528 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Dates: October 23, 24, 25, 28, 29
(Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, followed by Monday and Tuesday.)
Times: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Each of 5 Days
Taught by: NH Health & Equity Partnership
Click HERE to register
Who is this course for?

Professionals who want:

to start or enhance cultural competency initiatives in their organizations
to include proven cultural competency training as part of their curriculum
to understand how to design and deliver a quality cultural competency program

New and experienced diversity and cultural competency trainers who want:

to enhance their facilitation skills for potentially difficult conversations
to participate in a statewide network of cultural competency trainers

Participants who completed the New Hampshire Health & Equity Partnership’s Diversity & Cultural Competence workshop (participation recommended, not required)

What you’ll get from taking this course

Receive a pre-packaged, effective, and time tested cultural competency curriculum to deliver right out of the box.
Share ideas for how to incorporate the curriculum into existing courses and/or meetings.
Develop strategies for delivering Cultural Competency training in your institution.
Learn strategies to evaluate your training program.
Have multiple opportunities to apply information during the training sessions.
Participate in engaging activities to deepen your understanding of the content.
Experience various training techniques: participative lectures, small groups, large group discussions, individual work, and skill practice.
Learn tips and tricks for handling

complex content
difficult participants
uncomfortable discussions
unexpected interactions

Receive an in-depth instructional cultural competency facilitator reference guide.

Course Description:
This course is a five-day training divided into two parts: three eight-hour days in one week, followed by two eight-hour days during a second week. This is 40 hours of high quality. You must attend all 40 hours to receive your certificate.
Cost: $1000 per participant

Payment must be received to reserve your spot
100% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of training
50% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least seven days prior to Day 1 of training
No reimbursement for cancellation notice that is fewer than seven days

Important Info: By registering, you are confirming your commitment to attend all 40 hours of training offered through this program. . In addition you are confirming your commitment to (1)provide at least one training within 12 months of completing the initial 40-hour course maintaining curriculum fidelity, and (2)participate in a trainers’ circle (peer network) with others who have completed this course at a minimum of two times per year the first year; on-going participation is recommended. This is intended as a support to you as you incorporate knowledge from the workshop into curriculum and offer programs to staff. A Commitment Form will be sent to you with your registration confirmation asking for a signature from your supervisor to show their support for you to take the time for the training as well as their support for you to create change at your organization through using the knowledge, skills, and materials learned through the course.

Concord - State Police Community Empowerment Forum
2019-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | NH Division of Motor Vehicles Auditorium, 23 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH, 03305, United States
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the NH Division of Motor Vehicles Auditorium located at 23 Hazen Drive in Concord, NH.
This event will serve as a fantastic opportunity to listen to presentations from some great community leaders and to meet others from various governmental, non-profit and educational sectors.
View event flyer here: NHSP Community Empowerment Forum
View parking instructions here: Parking and Building Access instructions
Please RSVP to Ms. Amber Latuch: Amber.latuch@dos.nh.gov, the State Police Public Relations/Community Outreach Liaison

Bow - Forum on Immigration
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Bow Baker Free Library, 509 South St, Bow, NH, 03304, United States
IMMIGRATION: HOW DID WE GET HERE? CAN WE DO BETTER??
A panel discussion on the history of U.S. foreign and immigration policies, the thread of nativism, and ideas for crafting a more humane immigration policy.
This the third forum in our Immigration Series. Please join the discussion and learn the about the US’s extensive involvement in the destabilization of Central America.
This forum is sponsored by Canterbury Citizens for Democracy, Kent Street Coalition, Loudon Dems and Independents, American Friends Service Committee and Wilton NH Peace Action.

Concord - Diwali Celebration
2019-10-26 17:30 - 19:30 | City Plaza, 124 N Main St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join us to celebrate Deepawali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, at City Plaza in front of the NH State House. Diwali is the Hindu celebration of the “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.”
Deepa= lights
Wali = rows
All are welcome to join our Hindu community in this celebration. Let’s rejoice together!!!
This event is presented in partnership with:
Himalaya Heritage Performing Arts Group
International Nepali Literary Society of NH
Concord Multicultural Festival
Kathmandu Bazaar
CHS Be the Change Club
AS Insurance Agency
Radha Thapa, New York Life
ABOUT DIWALI:
Diwali – or Deepavali – a Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated every year in autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in southern hemisphere). One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, its spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. The festival preparation and rituals typically extend over a five-day period, but the main festival night of Deepavali coincides with the darkest, new moon night of the Hindu Lunar calendar. On Deepavali night, fireworks light up the neighborhood skies. Later, family members and friends are invited to celebrate the night over food and sweets.

Diwali (Hindu)
2019-10-27 | NH, United States
Diwali, Deepavali or Dipavali is the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.

Epsom - Human Library
2019-10-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Epsom Public Library,, 1606 Dover Rd, Epsom, NH, 03234, United States
The Human Library is designed to facilitate dialogue between individuals from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences — challenging perceptions by putting faces, names, and stories to stereotypes. Join the conversation!
Epsom Public Library, 1606 Dover Rd.
RSVP to kgillis@live.com
Human Library flyer

Hanover - Immigration 101
2019-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 03755, United States

Nashua - Immigration 101
2019-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | First Church Nashua, 1 Concord St, Nashua, NH, 03064, United States
IMMIGRATION 101
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
7 – 8:30 P.M.
First Church, Nashua
1 Concord Street
Nashua, New Hampshire
The Pathway To Citizenship Is Not Easy
The First Church is hosting a program sponsored by The NH Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees and the Granite State Organizing Project on the topic of immigration policy, the history of immigration in the U.S. and our current situation.
Topics include:

Current history of immigration in New Hampshire and the United States
The role of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Border Patrol in NH
The stories of those affected here in New Hampshire
How to stay informed and active regarding immigration issues
Answers to questions you have about immigration policies

We seek to increase our knowledge and awareness so that we can informed citizens engaged in making our communities stronger, healthier and safer.
Primary Presenter Eva Castillo:
A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Eva Castillo has a long history of working with and advocating for immigrants. In 1984, Eva moved to New Hampshire, where she worked first at the NE Farm Workers Council, and later as at the Latin American Center in Manchester. She joined MIRA in 2007 as Director of the “NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees.” Eva’s tireless work to support immigrants with workers’ rights education, medical and legal interpreting and immigrant rights advocacy has granted her the community. Eva served as Police Commissioner in Manchester for six years and sits on the board or steering committees of several NH organizations and Government Councils.
Eva will be joined by staff from the Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP), the convener of the NH Immigrant Solidarity Network, who will share information about ways to get involved. The NH Immigrant Solidarity Network includes more than 50 faith communities from all across the state who are joined together to support immigrant families.
For more information please contact GSOP at 603-668-8250

Halloween (USA)
2019-10-31 | NH, United States
Many Americans celebrate Halloween on October 31. Celebrations include costume parties and trick-or-treating for candy.

Día de los Muertos (Mexican)
2019-11-01 | 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.

Concord - Home Now: How 6000 Refugees Transformed an American Town
2019-11-01 18:00 | Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Friday, November 1st, 2019, 6 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main Street, Concord, NH.
Free and open to the public.
Cynthia Anderson shares a moving chronicle of struggle, transformation, and who belongs in America. Her new book Home Now: How 6000 Refugees Transformed an American Town, tells the impactful story of Lewiston, Maine.
The once-thriving city of Lewiston had fallen on hard times–mills closed, jobs gone. It was mostly white, and the young were leaving. Then thousands of African Muslim immigrants came to town.
Over the past 15 years, Lewiston, Maine has improbably become one of the most Muslim towns in America. About 6,000 of the city’s 36,000 inhabitants are African refugees and asylum seekers, many of them Somali. Cynthia Anderson tells the story of this fractious yet resilient mill town near where she grew up, offering the unfolding drama of a community’s reinvention–and humanizing some of the defining political issues in America today.
In Lewiston, progress is real but precarious. With empathy and honesty Anderson takes the reader deep into the lives of both immigrants and lifelong Mainers: a single Muslim mom, an anti-Islamist activist, a Congolese asylum seeker, a Somali community leader. Their lives unfold in these pages as anti-immigrant sentiment rises across the US and national realities collide with those in Lewiston. Home Now gives a poignant account of America’s evolving relationship with religion and race, and provides a sensitive refutation of the idea that we’d be better off without change.
View flyer: Home Now at Gibson’s Bookstore

Daylight Saving Time Ends
2019-11-03 02:00 | NH, United States
Nov 3, 2019 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local daylight time is about to reach
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 3, 2019 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

Laconia - Town Hall w/ Tulsi Gabbard
2019-11-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Laconia VFW, 143 Court Street, Laconia, NH, 03246, United States
Come hear and meet Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Learn about her vision for uniting the country with the spirit of “Service above Self”. Tulsi is serving her 4th term and is Major in the Army National Guard and has served two combat tours to the Middle East. There will be time for questions and answers, as well as photo opportunities.
Sunday, November 3rd
Time: 6-7:30pm
Address: Laconia VFW
143 Court Street
Laconia, NH

Portsmouth - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series- Fire at Sea
2019-11-05 18:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, 03801, United States
Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series
Fire at Sea
Tuesday, November 5th, 6 PM
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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.

Concord - 2019 Organizer Training
2019-11-07 09:00 - 16:00 | NH, United States
NHPA Leaders & Activists Training
Thursday, November 7, 2019
9 AM – 4 PM
Concord, NH
Join NH Progress Alliance, partners and allies to learn and connect with a day-long training for organizational leaders and community activists! This training is open to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, and will help you build your skills and grow your presence in the advocacy community.
Engage with and learn from top practitioners in organizing, compliance, fundraising, social + earned media, and more!
Workshops include:

Organizing: Using campaign frameworks and power mapping
Organizing: New methods of organizing – coops and relational models
Organizing: Applying a race and gender justice lens
Media: Making your own media
Compliance: Staying legal in 2020
Fundraising: Building and maintaining fundraising canvasses

Several more workshops will be added to the agenda soon!
The training is free of charge. Registration is first-come, first-served, and spots are limited. Click here for more information and to register today!
Questions? Contact schaissonwarner@nhprogressalliance.org
