Welcoming New Hampshire

Webinar - Making Facts Matter: Immigrants, the Economy and Words that Work
2018-02-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Online
The data on immigrants is clear. They are vital contributors to our local and national economies. In a time when facts alone don’t seem to matter, how exactly do you make the argument that immigrants are economic assets?

Register now for Making Facts Matter: Immigrants, the Economy and Words that Work, a free webinar on February 1, 2018, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST hosted by The Immigrant Learning Center (ILC) Public Education Institute. You will learn how to tell immigrants’ stories and frame the most compelling arguments about immigrant contributions to advance change in your communities from experts in messaging and framing, coalition building, and research. You will also learn adaptable strategies to put your messages into use right away.

You will learn:

How immigrants support the economy, create jobs and sustain social programs
Research-based messaging strategies to reframe the immigration conversation
Techniques to get the public on board with your messages, build coalitions and advance change

Manchester - Victory Women of Vision Strategic Plan and Casework
2018-02-01 05:00 - 07:00 | Manchester Health Department, 1528 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Immigrant and refugee families in New Hampshire are engaged, self-empowered, and strengthened to advocate for themselves and their communities as they achieve their aspirations for success. Introduction by Rev. Mary Georges.
Please join us as we discuss the strategic plan and case management at Victory Women of Vision.

Madbury - Book Discussion: "Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race"
2018-01-31 13:30 | Madbury Public Library, 9 Town Hall Road, Madbury, NH, 03823, United States
Supported by a NH Humanities Community Project Grant, residents in Madbury, Lee, and Durham will be investigating race and racism through the Oyster River Community Read. The first event in the series is on Jan. 31 at the Madbury Public Library (NH), based on the featured book, “Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race,” by Debby Irving. For more information, visit www.orcread.org.

Manchester - Home Buyer Seminar
2018-01-27 03:30 - 11:30 | NeighborWorks, 801 Elm St. 2nd Floor, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
DESCRIPTION

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.

Manchester - SNHU International Friends Soup & Salad Social
2018-01-26 12:30 - 14:30 | Southern New Hampshire University, 2500 North River Road, Hooksett, NH, 03106, United States
International Friends Soup & Salad Social
Friday, January 26 at SNHU
5:30-7:30 PM
This International Friends event is a Soup & Salad Social with games. After a get-acquainted activity, we’ll enjoy some hot soup and good conversation, followed by playing a variety of fun games to help everyone meet a mix of people including international students studying at SNHU. Email Debbie Donnelly to sign up!

Webinar - Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Population Wide Mental Health Strategies
2018-01-25 08:00
Public Health Institute
Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Population Wide Mental Health Strategies
Thursday, January 25, 2018 1:00 pm
Part I – Back to Our Roots: Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Identifying Strategies to Advance Population Wide Mental Health and Wellbeing
Event Description: Mental health is at the heart many of the challenges we face, including trauma and adverse childhood experiences, social isolation, institutionalized bias and discrimination, and ‘diseases of despair’ that manifest in depression, suicide, and substance misuse. Addressing social determinants of health is key to helping communities navigate adversity, heal, and flourish.
Part one of our webinar series, Back to Our Roots: Exploring the History of Community Mental Health and Identifying Strategies to Advance Population Wide Mental Health and Wellbeing will provide an overview on how improving community conditions can reduce the incidence and intensity of mental health challenges, and help activate resilience.

Manchester - Conversation Café
2018-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 508 Union St., Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Building Bridges. Cultivating Respect. Strengthening Community.
Conversation Cafes are free community events that encourage casual, lighthearted conversation among Manchester residents. Bringing together immigrant and non-immigrant community members, Conversation Cafes provide a friendly space and a unique opportunity for everyone to learn, network, and strengthen relationships with neighbors.
These social events play a valuable role in breaking down social barriers and building trust and respect across our community. Plus, they’re just a great time!
All are welcome! Hot soup and other refreshments will be provided.
When: Wednesday, January 24th 6PM-8PM
Where: First Congregational Church
508 Union St., Manchester, NH
Parking lot on corner of Union and Amherst St. (Walk across Amherst St. and enter the church at the back door)

Concord - Ultimate 1st Time Homebuyer Event
2018-01-24 13:00 - 14:30 | 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

Lee - Build Your Savings & Spending Plan
2018-01-24 12:00 - 14:30 | NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education – Lee, 71 Calef Hwy, Lee, NH, 03861, United States
Stop thinking about it as a budget…build a plan to get you what you want out of your life and your hard-earned wages. Building a spending plan you can work with is the first step. Come to this class for tips and lessons to help you build your spending plan and enhance your savings skills.

Manchester - Rethinking Resistance: Ona Judge, the Washingtons' Runaway Slave and the Meaning of Escape
2018-01-23 14:00 | The Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States
Rethinking Resistance: Ona Judge, the Washingtons’ Runaway Slave and the Meaning of Escape

Why do we remember some stories about the past while passively “forgetting” or actively erasing others? The story of a courageous young woman who resisted her shackles and left everything she knew to find freedom is told by Dr. Erica Dunbar Armstrong in her new book, Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge, which was nominated for a 2017 National Book Award. On January 23, the public is invited to hear Dunbar speak at a lecture supported by New Hampshire Humanities and hosted by Saint Anselm College at the Dana Center for the Humanities. Dr. Dunbar’s talk will be followed by a facilitated discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Thorn and Dr. Beth Salerno.

Manchester - IINE Volunteer Info Session
2018-01-22 13:00 - 14:30 | 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 – 7:30pm. 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 to reserve your spot at a Volunteer Information Session: https://iine.org/event/iine-manchester-volunteer-information-orientation-session/

Keene - Immigration 101: Economic and Human Costs of Our Current Immigration Policy
2018-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 | St. James Episcopal Church, 44 West Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
A forum on the economic and human costs of our current immigration policy and ways faith communities can respond to these concerns.

Keene - Yamato Drummers of Japan
2018-01-20 14:30 | The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Their acclaimed performances of Japanese Taiko drumming and music have captivated audiences of over 6 million people in 53 countries across the globe. Yamato’s visually spectacular, high-energy, explosive show is guaranteed to leave the audience exhilarated.

Concord - The Art of Listening
2018-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | The Yoga Center, 28 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“I don’t need fixing or advice…I just want you to listen to me.”

Ever heard those words? Listening well has the capacity to heal. Believe it. Listening is a gift that can help someone relieve their burdens, discover deep truth, open their heart, and resolve life dilemmas. And truly effective listening requires very little effort.

But most of us have been trained to analyze, problem-solve, and compulsively try to resolve another’s issues. Although we mean well, we often end up sabotaging our conversations and relationships in an exhausting effort to “fix” the situation. (We’re not so much listening, as we are simply waiting to speak.)

And it leaves everyone feeling…well, kind of blahhh.

There is a much better, more compassionate way to listen, and you can learn the simple secrets. Join us this coming weekend for a fun, experiential introduction to conscious listening — as our free guest. Not only will this experience help you become a more supportive listener, you’ll also learn how to gently guide others to effectively support you when you desire to be heard!

Concord - Car Buying 101
2018-01-20 04:00 - 07:00 | 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!

Peterborough - Turkish and Rumeli Music: Contemporary Encounters with Tradition Dolunay and Çeşni Trio
2018-01-19 14:00 | Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, 26 Main St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Turkish and Rumeli Music: Contemporary Encounters with Tradition Dolunay and Çeşni Trio
7:00 pm
This concert double-header features two unique interpreters of the music of the lands once ruled by the Ottomans. The Brooklyn, NY based trio Dolunay (Turkish for “full moon”) draws upon the songs from the Turkish people living across Rumeli, the former region of the Ottoman Balkans. Dolunay’s intimate sound, sparse in loudness and textured with the dissonance of eastern blues, gives way to a sound at once earthy and celestial, the size of which defies that of the small makeup of the band. The ensemble is Jenny Luna (voice, percussion), Adam Good (ud, tambura) and Eylem Basaldi (violin). www.dolunaynyc.com
The music of Boston based Çeşni Trio is grounded in the flavors (çeşniler) of Turkish makam music while remaining personal and contemporary. The ensemble guides listeners from dove-tailing contemplative melodies to odd-metered tunes that throw caution to the wind. Çeşni Trio is Tev Stevig (tanbur, ud, fretless 7-string guitar, alternatelli), Michael K. Harrist (yayli tanbur, ney, double bass) and Fabio Pirozzolo (darbuka, bendir, cajon, tombak, riq). https://www.tevstevig.com/cesni-trio

Laconia - Understanding Employment Law for Small Businesses
2018-01-19 04:00 - 05:30 | Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, 383 South Main Street, Laconia, NH, 03246, United States
Congratulations! Your new business is thriving and you need to hire employees. That’s the good news. The bad news is that hiring and managing employees is fraught with potential pitfalls that are not only distressing, but expensive. In this second seminar of a three-part series, Boutin & Altieri attorneys Jonathan Boutin and Leigh Willey will discuss some of the common employment issues encountered by small businesses. In addition, Mr. Boutin will share insight from his ten years’ experience in human resources management.
Topics to be covered in this seminar include:

Hiring: best practices, interviewing tips and techniques, reference and background checks, employment agreements, including non-competes/non-solicitation/non-disclosure agreements and worker classification.
Benefits and Compensation: wage and hour requirements, insurance and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Workplace Policies: employee discipline, the role of social media and employee handbooks.
Termination: separation agreements and severance packages.

Concord - Diversity & Cultural Competence Train the Trainer
2018-01-18 03:30 - 2018-01-24 11:30 | Foundation for Healthy Communities, 125 Airport Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Diversity & Cultural Competence Train the Trainer
NH Health & Equity Partnership
Concord, NH
This training is designed to help 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

And also 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

Days 1 and 2 (January 18, 19, 2018) Daily 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Participants begin by participating in discussions and activities designed to educate participants about culture and diversity. This session will be used as a model to demonstrate instructional design principles and facilitation strategies.
Overview of Adult Learning Principles
Application Segments with Feedback

Days 3, 4 & 5 (January 22, 23, 24, 2018) Daily 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Deeper into Adult Learning Principles: Learning and Instructional Strategies
Facilitative Training Continuum
The Experiential Learning Cycle
Effective Use of Media
Handling Difficult Training Situations
Preparation for Individual Skill Practice
Skill Practice – 30 minute delivery of a pre-designed training module.

Cost: $1000 per participant
Cost with Training DVD (Beyond the Vital Signs): $1500 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 7 days prior to Day 1 of training
No reimbursement for cancellation notice that is less than 7 days

Upon registration you will receive a commitment form; this signed and completed form is due at least 7 days before the start of this training.
In the event of a snowstorm, the ‘make up’ day will be January 27, 2018.
Have questions about Diversity & Cultural Competence Train the Trainer? Contact NH Health & Equity Partnership

Manchester - Sanctuary, Support, Accompaniment & Advocacy Meeting
2018-01-16 05:30 | 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!
