Manchester - MCC Multicultural Night
2018-04-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Manchester Community College, Manchester, NH, United States
LET’S CELEBRATE CULTURE!

MCC Cultural Night is Tuesday April 17th from 4pm-7pm in the Multi-purpose room (Gym).
There will be a selection of international foods made by our own MCC students, faculty and staff along with a diverse music selection and cultural dance routines.
All are welcome to join the festivities (open to the public)
We are currently looking for more cultures to be represented. If you would like to participate in this event in means of showcasing your culture through food or dance please contact Krystina Gibbons at Kgibbons@ccsnh.edu or stop by room 117 (the Multicultural Center)
Let’s make this an event as diverse as the cultures in our great city!

Manchester - Access Academy's Spring Showcase
2018-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Saint Anselm College, 100 St Anselm Dr, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States
YOU ARE INVITED TO
ACCESS ACADEMY’S
Spring Showcase
Please join us in celebrating the hard work accomplished by Access Academy’s refugee, immigrant, and underrepresented students by attending the Spring Showcase event.

When: April 18, 2018
Where: Perini Lecture Hall, Goulet Science Center
Saint Anselm College
Time: 4 – 6 pm

Manchester - IINE Open House Celebration
2018-04-18 13:30 - 15:00 | International Institute of New England – Manchester, 470 Pine St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States

Francestown - Uprooted: Heartache and Hope in New Hampshire
2018-04-18 14:30 | George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library, 52 Main Street, Francestown, NH, 03043, United States
Uprooted: Heartache and Hope in New Hampshire

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.

Bedford - TEDxAmoskeagMillyardSalon: "Story"
2018-04-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110, United States
The goal of the TEDxAmoskeagMillyard salon events is to spread ideas and build community in our corner of Southern New Hampshire. We will be creating space (in a local place) and time (about 90 minutes) to watch TED talks together and have informal facilitated discussion, in person, about the ideas we encounter in the selected talks.
The theme of the first salon is “Story.” From the time we are children, we know the world through stories. Who decides which stories get told? And how they get told? How do we know we have the right story? Or that it is complete? Join us for this discussion about one of the building blocks of society—story.
Learn More at https://tedxamoskeagmillyard.com/salon/

Hanover - The Use of Hiphop Rhetorics to Combat the Criminalization of Black, Brown, and Red Youth
2018-04-24 15:00 | Howe Library, 13 South Street, Hanover, NH, 03755, United States
Hiphop culture grew out of the South Bronx in the 1970s and 1980s when young people of color combined their genius with available materials to produce the four original elements of hiphop: deejaying, graffiti art, breakdancing, and rapping. Since then, a confluence of young Blacks, American Indians, and Latino/as have used hiphop to reimagine everyday practices, discarded technologies, and public spaces. Marcos Del Hierro will explain and contextualize the role non-Western ways of knowing play in developing communicative practices unique to hiphop, as well as how those practices combat systematic oppression. By looking at hiphop culture’s non-Western roots, Del Hierro will provide insight into how hiphoppers produced sustainable models for recycling knowledge and technology to produce art, criticism, and pleasure, allowing them to respond to social discourses that represent young people of color as inferior and deviant. Modes of expression like mixtapes, rap songs, ciphers, subway art, and hiphop fashion not only set trends, but also speak about issues like urban blight, political marginalization, racism, and colonization. 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 with one of the most influential and funky cultural forces of the last forty years.

Manchester - MY TURN's Bright Futures Event
2018-04-26 13:30 - 17:00 | Derryfield Country Club, 625 Mammoth Rd, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Please join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners and our future workforce!
On behalf of MY TURN, Inc. and our Bright Futures Event Committee, we invite you to take part in our 4th Annual Bright Futures Event. The proceeds of this important fundraising initiative directly support local youth. Our mission is to help youth develop goals, skills and confidence needed to transition successfully into post-secondary education or training and the world of work. At MY TURN, we believe that anyone with motivation and access to resources has the capacity to become successful.
Join us on Thursday, April 26, 2018, along with 200+ business leaders and community members, as we come together to celebrate the hard work of MY TURN’s participants & alumni as well as our local business partners. This highly anticipated event highlights MY TURN’s award-winning programs and also includes unique networking opportunities, delicious food & drink, raffles, and live & silent auctions at the Derryfield Country Club.

Manchester - African Men's Leadership Group
2018-04-28 05:30 - 08:00 | Victory Women of Vision, 25 Lowell Street Suite 307, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
African Men’s Leadership Group
Leadership style and skills
Vision and goals
Career path (route to take)
Home and community life
Appreciation for American and African cultures

Manchester - Ramadan: Blessed Month of Islam
2018-05-03 14:30 | Manchester Mosque, 373 South Willow St, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
Ramadan: Blessed Month of Islam:
Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Check-In begins at 6:00 p.m.
Manchester Mosque
373 South Willow St., D2-3, Manchester, NH 03103
Click here for directions.
Our Presenters
Imam Sherif Shabaka – Brief info about Ramadan and local mosque
Imane Naji Amrani – How Ramadan is practiced in the home
Munis Ulker – Importance of charity in Ramadan/Islam

Join us for refreshments and conversation after the program!

Please register via email to interfaithwomennh@gmail.com or
via our Join/Contact Us page.

Manchester - TEDxAmoskeagMillyard: "Immigration"
2018-05-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The goal of the TEDxAmoskeagMillyard salon events is to spread ideas and build community in our corner of Southern New Hampshire. We will be creating space (in a local place) and time (about 90 minutes) to watch TED talks together and have informal facilitated discussion, in person, about the ideas we encounter in the selected talks.
The theme of the second salon is immigration. Not since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. What is our responsibility to help refugees and immigrants thrive? Can we connect as humans, with greater empathy, to immigrants and the personal challenges and experiences they face when starting over? What policies and practices might optimize the well-being of immigrants and our communities during this displacement? What might we do to help lay the ground work so that displaced persons might be able to return home?
Learn More at https://tedxamoskeagmillyard.com/salon/

Manchester - Conversation Café
2018-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Holy Cross Family Learning Center, 438 Dubuque St, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States

Seabrook - A Short Course on Islam for Non-Muslims
2018-05-10 14:30 | Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty Lane, Seabrook, NH, 03874, United States
The foundation of Western civilization rests on three monotheistic faiths – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The interaction between and among these systems of belief continues to impact events in daily life and politics on the world stage. Following an outline of Islamic beliefs and practices by Charles Kennedy, discussion turns to how Islam is practiced in the United States.

Nashua - IANH Vasant Festival 2018
2018-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Nashua High School North, 8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
Kindly save the date for the most exhilarating event of the year- The IANH Vasant Festival 2018.
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018, 12 pm onwards
at Nashua High School North, Nashua NH.
Stay tuned for more details.
Visit www.IANH.org
For inquiries write to Cultural@IANH.org

Concord - Love Your Neighbor: A Community Celebration
2018-06-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Keach Park, 7 Newton Ave, Concord, 03301, United States
Join us for a community celebration! There will be hot dogs and hamburgers, a soccer tournament, DJ and dancing, activities, and lots more fun! Admission is FREE!

Concord. Love Your Neighbor Celebration
2018-06-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Keach Park, 7 Newton Avenue, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Please Join Our Friends and Neighbors for a Community Celebration. BBQ, Soccer, Music, Dancing, Activities, Friends, Fun.

Manchester - Meeting to Plan Welcoming Manchester Events
2018-06-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Planning Conversation Cafes, Welcoming Week and other events that bring people from the “receiving” and immigrant communities together. All ideas welcome!
Location: Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover St., Manchester, NH
5:30PM – 7PM

Manchester - Elders' Knitting Group
2018-06-06 06:00 - 08:00 | Victory Women of Vision, 25 Lowell Street Suite 307, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

Manchester - My Voice Matters
2018-06-06 13:30 - 15:30 | YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
My voice matters because…
It’s my town.
It’s my job.
It’s my family’s health.
It’s my child’s education.
When family members act as advocates, their children do better. Educators, physicians, employers, and elected leaders want the best for you and your family. They count on you to let them know what would be helpful.
“Deciding to be an active advocate for your child can seem hard,” said Julie Day, Strengthening Families Director at New Hampshire Children’s Trust, “but we know just how much parent voices matter and how easy advocating can be.”
Participants will learn why their voice matters and how to advocate for children: at doctor’s appointments, at parent teacher conferences, at your job, at town meetings, at school board meetings, by voting, by contacting your state representative and more. Open to families, professionals, and all community members. FREE DINNER!

World Refugee Day
2018-06-19 - 2018-06-20

Manchester - World Refugee Day 2018
2018-06-25 10:00 - 13:00 | SNHU Center for New Americans, YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Join us to observe the World Refugee Day 2018 in Manchester. Refugees have opened businesses, contributed significantly, and become productive members of communities that welcomed them. Many become American citizens and see their children graduate from U.S. schools. We would be honored for you to attend our event to celebrate and share time with refugees resettled in our community, including many who are now U.S. citizens. Refugees are a testament to the United States’ long, proud history as a sanctuary for those who seek lives free from violence and oppression. Join us celebrating this great tradition!

Dover: #FamiliesBelongTogether Rally and City Council Action
2018-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | City Hall, 288 Central Ave, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
It is SO important for communities to come together to raise up our voices against injustice when we encounter it. Injustice is the Trump Administration’s policy around separating families at the border. Injustice is CBP questioning people waiting to board a private bus on Memorial Day weekend. Injustice is CBP setting up checkpoints on highways nearly a hundred miles away from the border.
Join us for a rally in front of Dover City Hall to say NO to separating families and YES to keeping families together. From there we’ll all go to the Dover City Council meeting to urge them to take action as well.

Manchester - Families Belong Together
2018-06-30 07:00 - 10:00 | City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Families Belong Together – NH Protest

Attend our #FamiliesBelongTogether rally in Manchester, NH to protest Donald Trump’s decision to separate kids from their families at the border and keep kids in detention centers across the country.
June 30 is a national day of action – bring your friends, family, and snarky signs. It’s time to use our outside voices. Donald Trump and his administration are cruelly separating children from their families. But we won’t allow it to continue.
On June 30, we’re rallying in Washington, D.C., and around the country to tell Donald Trump and his administration to stop separating kids from their parents! Trump and his administration have been systematically criminalizing immigration and immigrants, from revoking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to ramping up intimidating ICE tactics.
Join us on June 30 to send a clear message to Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress: Families Belong Together!
By participating in this event, you agree
(i) not to engage in any act of violence or violation of any applicable law,
(ii) to obey the orders of authorized event marshals and law enforcement authorities, and
(iii) that event organizers and sponsors will not be responsible for any injury or damage to your person or property resulting from or occurring in the course of your participating in the event, and you agree to release and forever hold harmless event organizers and sponsors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from liability for any such injury or damage.

https://act.moveon.org/event/families-belong-together_attend1/19921/?source=taf

Concord - Community Forum in Response to Scotus Muslim Ban Decision
2018-07-10 15:00 - 17:00 | University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2 White St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The Supreme Court just allowed the Muslim ban to continue.
In a 5-4 ruling, justices sided with this cornerstone of Trump’s discriminatory immigration policy. The latest version of the ban limits entry to the United States from citizens of five Muslim-majority countries in addition to a miniscule number of North Koreans and Venezuelans.
Let’s be clear: This is a loss. But this isn’t the end of the fight – we’re committed to taking down this discriminatory ban on every front – in Congress, in the courts, and on the streets.
We are working in coalition with other groups to provide a space for community and solidarity in the wake of this decision.
Speakers include:
– Robert Azzi who does a lot of “Ask a Muslim Anything” across NH
– Asma Elhuni a Libyan Muslim woman and organizer with United Valley Interfaith Project
– Devon Chaffee Executive Director for the ACLU of New Hampshire
– and you!

Manchester - New American Women Run!
2018-07-11 13:30 - 15:30 | SNHU Center for New Americans, YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Join the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation for our New American Women Run! program.
At this Women Run! event, you can expect to hear directly from New American women about their own experinces serving in state and local government, learn more about the gender gap in politics, connect with other women in your local community, and find out new ways to get involved. Bring yourself, bring your neighbor, bring your friend who you know would be a great candidate – and get ready to get inspired!
Women Run! is New Hampshire’s only statewide, nonpartisan leadership program for women who want to make a difference in their communities through service in state and local government. From the one-of-a-kind New Hampshire Legislature, to city councils and school boards charged with budgeting precious property tax dollars, to the many committees and commissions that help our towns flourish, there are leadership opportunities for every woman who is ready to raise her hand.

Concord - Know Your Rights: Immigration Checkpoints
2018-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 21 Centre St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Given the immigration checkpoints conducted by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that happened this year and the 4 more that we can expect to happen, we want everybody to be aware of what their rights are in these situations, how to exercise their rights, and get some practice in doing so.
Come to this free event to get trained up on your rights and get some of your questions answered! We’ll also have space for sign making and community building.
The event will be at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Basement in Concord. 21 Centre St, Concord, NH 03301

Manchester - Free Arts & Culture Trolley Tour
2018-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Join us July 26, 2018 as we kick-off this year’s Trolley Tour! We’ll begin at 200 Bedford Street (Trolley Central ) & 2 trolleys will run every 30 minutes.
Explore & experience the art & culture of Manchester through 10 venues featuring an art market, special exhibits, shopping, music and cultural events.
Hop on and off the trolley at your choice of venue and discover all of what Manchester has to offer – this summer & fall in our city.

Nashua - Listening Session with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion
2018-07-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Arlington Street Community Center, 36 Arlington St, Nashua, NH, United States
Thursday, July 26th, 6:30-8:30pm
Arlington Street Community Center in Nashua
Your voice is important – All community members are encouraged to attend!
The Council will use this information to guide its work, including reports and recommendations, over the coming months.
Please share the attached flyer with clients, customers, constituents, students, faith-based communities, friends, neighbors, coworkers, networks, etc.
Diversity is intersectional and includes the dimensions of religion, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, age, ethnicity, language, and more!
For more information on the Council, please visit: https://www.governor.nh.gov/diversity/index.htm

Concord - Car Buying 101
2018-07-28 05:00 - 08:00 | NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education – Concord, 47 N. Main St., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Before you hit the dealership, gain beneficial insights into what happens at the dealership. You will leave better prepared to negotiate with confidence.
There is a nominal fee to reserve your seat which will be 100% refunded when you attend the class. Non-attendance will result in the forfeiture of your seat reservation fee.
Class is open to the public

Auburn - Active Bystander Training
2018-07-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Auburn Montessori School, 78 Rockingham Road, Auburn, NH, 03032, United States
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 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.
Donations of $5 – $20 are requested but not required, will be taken at the door.
Contact Aron DiBacco at adibacco@granitestateorganizing.orgor 603-668-8250 to for information.
GSOP is the largest grassroots community organization in New Hampshire. We are comprised of religious congregations, community groups, labor organizations and individuals in New Hampshire united in our concern for economic and social justice.

Manchester - IINE Volunteer Information Session
2018-07-30 14:00 - 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 6:00pm – 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 this form to reserve your spot.
