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Sunday, March 21st - 12:00 to 5:00pm

Coming on the heels of St. Patrick's Day, join the Museum for a celebration of the vibrant Irish heritage around us here in Dover. There will be live Irish music, and an Irish step dancing performance. Create an Irish straw craft or make an Irish proverb sign to take home. Included in the regular price of admission.

The Children’s Museum operates exclusively for charitable purposes and serves as an educational resource for schools, families and communities. The museum strives to support the diverse population of the region, to provide learning opportunities for all children, and to enrich the services of regional schools.

This weeks free movie will be Princess and the Frog

Set in the city of New Orleans comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana , a frog prince who desperatelywants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on an adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

This is a free showing at the Dover Public library, located at 73 Locust St. Dover NH Directions From the South (Newmarket/Exeter) Take Route 108 into Dover. Turn LEFT at the traffic lights in front of Burger King, onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street through a set of traffic lights to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT. From Portsmouth Take the Spaulding Turnpike to Exit 8E. Follow Silver Street to a second set of lights. Turn LEFT onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT. From the west Take Routes 4 or 125 to the Lee Traffic Circle. Then take Route 4 East. Take the first exit to Route 155. Turn left on Route 155 toward Dover. Follow Route 155 through the traffic lights, over the turnpike, then Follow Silver Street to a third set of lights. Turn LEFT onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT. From the north Take spaulding Turnpike south from Rochester. Take Exit 8 East, then Follow Silver Street to a second set of lights. Turn LEFT onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT. Parking Follow the driveway between the Library and the McConnell Center, back behind the Library. Park anywhere in the parking lot except in the rows marked permit only, which are located on the perimeter of the lot and in the last two rows farthest from the building.

The Somersworth High School Interact Club and Somersworth Youth Connection (SYC) are hosting "Spirit Up Somersworth" community-wide cleanup day in celebration of Earth Day, on April 17 (with a rain date of April 24), from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Organizers hope to raise awareness of the environment and get as many city leaders, businesses, community organizations, youth groups, school organizations and families to celebrate Earth Day and beautify the community.

The goal is to challenge Somersworth to have 1,000 people participate in cleaning up their community in designated areas, or in their own neighborhoods.

"Spirit Up Somersworth" kicks off in the parking lot at Somersworth Middle School on Saturday morning, April 17 between 8:00-8:30. Sign in with your group and pick up supplies. Participants will then head off to a designated area of the community to make them sparkle. Trash bags and gloves will be provided; garden tools are limited, so please bring your own rake.

Also included in the days event will be raffle prizes, food, music, vendors, displays and great company.

The 3rd Annual Wine and Food Tasting Fundraiser to benefit the Dover Children's Home is being held on Thursday, April 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. Hosted by Blue Latitudes Restaurant at 437 Central Avenue in Dover, the event will feature more than 25 wines from the Pacific Coast paired with an array of the Executive Chef's most exquisite appetizers, cheeses, and desserts from the highlighted region. Guests can expect a fabulous night of live music, socializing, and sampling in a beautiful downtown Dover restaurant. Each guest will receive a booklet of the featured wines with detailed descriptions.

Tasting tables will be arranged throughout the restaurant, featuring a range of red, white, and dessert varietals such as Terrazas Reserve Malbec from Argentina, Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Chardonnay from Chile; Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot from Washington State; and Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc, Rosenblum Petite Sirah, Sterling Vintner's Collection Pinot Noir, and Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay from California. The wines will be paired with appetizers such as Lamb Lollipops, Mango Crab Stack, Steak au Poivre, Shrimp and Artichoke, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Antipasto Skewers, and Mini Crab Cakes. Each table will have a vendor representative who can make suggestions and answer questions about each wine.

A limited number of tickets to this charity event are being sold in advance for $60 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the following Dover locations: Dover Children's Home at 207 Locust Street or 742-4289, ext. 12; Blue Latitudes at 437 Central Avenue or 750-4222; Dover Wine Company at 364 Central Avenue or 742-9463; or the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 550 Central Avenue or 742-2218.

All you can eat Native Shrimp at Weathervane Seafood Restaurant, Dover New Hampshire

Monday, March 8th - All Day

Attention Seafood Lovers: Weathervane, Dover New Hampshire is offering all you can eat native shrimp for $10.99! This special is valid all day, every Monday throughout March 2010.

    In 1969, Ray and Bea Gagner opened a simple take-out stand in the small town of Kittery, Maine. It was a summer place that folks traveled to for fresh seafood, tasty chowder, lobster and other yummy treats prepared from old family recipes. Bea greeted all with a cheerful hello and genuine smile.

You can find the Weathervane at 2 Dover Point Road, Dover New Hampshire 03820

Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11am - 8pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 9:00pm

Saturday Matinee: Where the Wilds Things Are.

Saturday, March 6th - 2:00pm

Come see this classic children's story come alive on the big screen.  Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. He lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. Max soon finds, though, that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships there prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.

This is a free showing at the Dover Public library, located at 73 Locust St. Dover NH

Directions From the South (Newmarket/Exeter) Take Route 108 into Dover. Turn LEFT at the traffic lights in front of Burger King, onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street through a set of traffic lights to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT.

From Portsmouth Take the Spaulding Turnpike to Exit 8E. Follow Silver Street to a second set of lights. Turn LEFT onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT.

From the west Take Routes 4 or 125 to the Lee Traffic Circle. Then take Route 4 East. Take the first exit to Route 155. Turn left on Route 155 toward Dover. Follow Route 155 through the traffic lights, over the turnpike, then Follow Silver Street to a third set of lights. Turn LEFT onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT.

From the north Take spaulding Turnpike south from Rochester. Take Exit 8 East, then Follow Silver Street to a second set of lights. Turn LEFT onto Locust Street. Follow Locust Street to the bottom of the hill. The Library is on the LEFT.

Parking Follow the driveway between the Library and the McConnell Center, back behind the Library. Park anywhere in the parking lot except in the rows marked permit only, which are located on the perimeter of the lot and in the last two rows farthest from the building.

Friday, March 5th - 5:30 to 8:00pm The museum is open to all free of charge as a special opportunity for families to visit the museum. Make a night of it and enjoy one of the many family friendly restaurants in town.

Mission The Children’s Museum operates exclusively for charitable purposes and serves as an educational resource for schools, families and communities. The museum strives to support the diverse population of the region, to provide learning opportunities for all children, and to enrich the services of regional schools.

Vision Our vision is to inspire children to experience all that is in the world as an opportunity to learn.

Guiding Principles Be a leader in creating state-of-the-art interactive learning opportunities Be a dynamic resource for the entire community Be the premier regional attraction for children and families Mission and VisionDesign informal learning experiences based on current research about how children learn Foster the richest possible adult-child interactions Ensure inclusiveness in all aspects of operations and service Incorporate the unique character of our local culture and history Operate from a financially well-supported base.

The Children's museum of Dover New Hampshirewill hold it's annual family Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday, February 14th, from noon to 5 p.m..  The cultural celebration will feature entertainment and activities for all ages.

Live Cajun music will be played by "The Fiddling Thompsons".  Regional, New Orleans style foods will be available to sample.  And there will even be children's parades throughout the museum!

Children will be able to make Mardi Gras masks and jester hats.  Each visitor will be given Mardi Gras beads to wear.

Information provided by Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty, Dover New Hampshire.  Contact me anytime by calling 603-512-5971, or by email at bill@century21central.com

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Former New England Patriots players such as Max Lane, Vernon Crawford, Ronnie Lippett and Roland James (both from the historic 1986 Super Bowl team) will be visiting and competing in Somersworth.

The Somersworth Police Association is bringing a New England Patriots Alumni charity basketball game on Saturday, Feb.20 at 6 pm at the Somersworth High School gymnasium. In addition to the main event, there will be a chance for autographs and pictures after the game.

Money raised will help programs supported throughout the year by the Somersworth Police Association. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested $10 donation.

Information provided by Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty. 603-742-2121 x1014   email billl@century21central.com