Green Alliance Funky Fall Foliage Tour Date: Sunday - October 3, 2010 - 03:30 PM Location: Isles of Shoals Steamship Company - Portsmouth - Green Cruise Boarding Starts at 03:00 PM

This October 3rd, a Sunday from 3:30-7pm. The Green Alliance and WXGR present the “Green Alliance Funky Fall Foliage Cruise” with funky lounge music and green drink specials and spectacular views up and down Portsmouth Harbor of the colors of fall, all set to lounge music with a special DJ from new Green Alliance Business Partner WXGR 101.5 FM.

Tickets are going for $25 and include a FREE membership to the Green Alliance which includes thousands of dollars in discounts to local "Green" Businesses. This is an all ages event and will feature live entertainment by a WXGR 101.5 FM DJ.

Join us aboard the Victorian style, 348 passenger M/V Thomas Laighton and experience the fascinating legends of our legendary New Hampshire & Maine Seacoast. As you glide through Portsmouth Harbor, you will see a unique working port with tugboats, tankers, the nation’s oldest and active naval yard, the closed castle-like prison- “the Alcatraz of the East”, our quaint Olde Port waterfront, a famous grand resort hotel, 5 historic forts and 3 lighthouses proudly guiding mariners safely through our waters. Our own Isles of Shoals historian will guide you through these same waters for the duration of the trip.

Experience one of New England's most picturesque and historically relevant harbors. Relax as our narrator informs you about the many sights Portsmouth Harbor has to offer, including forts, lighthouses, one of the oldest settlements in New England, a robust working waterfront, and several quaint seacoast communities. Then, cruise up the Piscataqua river to Dover Point where some of New England's best foliage can be found all around the Great Bay Wilderness Area.

Boarding Time: 3:00 PM

Ship Departs: 3:25 PM

Ship Returns: 6:30 PM

Last Call/Song: 7:00 PM

Where?

Somersworth NH

When?

Saturday, October 9th

What?

The SFA(Somersworth Festival Association) recently took over the sponsorship of the Pumpkin Festival, which was an event sponsored by the now defunct Main Street Program. It will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10AM to 4:30PM. It is a family orientated event designed to celebrate all things pumpkin. Come enjoy pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, pumpkin smashing, a pumpkin catapult, pumpkin bowling, hay rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin putt-putt golf, a family photo shoot, stage entertainment, pumpkin mask making, leaf etching and loads of pumpkin-themed games and lots more. $10 per child, adults free.

The United States Navy Blue Angels will appear on August 28th and 29th at the 2010 Boston – New England Air Show at the Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

I decided to take a half day today and pickup my 9 year old son Michael and head to Portsmouth.  While out with a client yesterday, 8/26/10, the sky rumbled above me, when I looked up. it was the U.S. Navy Blue Angels on a practice run.  I figured it would be a nice day for my son and I to spend a few extra hours, just the two of us and take in today's practice.

When we arrived at Pease Air Force base, there was about 50 to 75 people in a grassy area near the end of the runways.  We were able to grab a great viewing spot at the top of a small hill and meet a few other on-lookers.  Around 3 p.m. more people showed up, the crowd now totaled around 200 to 250 people.  The anticipation grew, my son was getting bored, and the next thing we heard was a loud rumble, and saw 4 jets take off from a distant runway.  Soon after 2 more took off, only a few hundred yards away.

All of the photos were taken today in Portsmouth NH at Pease Air Force Base while watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice.

The Boston – New England Air Show was reformed from the former Pease Air Show, which was historically a mid-tier air show held at Pease International Tradeport and the New Hampshire ANG Base every other year. Beginning in 2010 the Boston – New England Air Show has been designed to be a large scale event. The event will be marketed regionally to a marketing area including up to 4.5 million people. In addition to being a first-class aviation event, The Boston – New England Air Show supports two of New England’s finest community organizations. The Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America serves more than 18,000 youths annually. The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire is a private, non-profit, family and consumer run organization representing over 5,000 New Hampshire residents with acquired brain disorders and stroke. . For more information visit www.newenglandairshow.com.

Dover Cassily Community Garden’s Children’s Summer Activity Series

Exploring the Compost Pile!

This Children’s Activity will be on Saturday, August 21st at 10:00am.

This week we will be exploring (read: digging in and climbing about) our two compost piles; one finished and one working. We will also be harvesting and caring for existing plantings. Come ready to dig! Tractors, trucks and diggers welcome! Children of all ages are welcome to participate in DCCG’s free children’s program. No preregistration is necessary. We will meet at the DCCG shed at 10:00am and walk out to the garden together. It is a good idea to wear sunscreen and a hat and bring bug spray, water and a snack.

Teddy Bear Clinic and Tea Party

Where?

The Childrens Museum of New Hampshire

When?

Wednesday, August 11 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed friend to the Children's Museum's annual Teddy Bear Clinic, followed by a Teddy Tea Party. This event is designed to not only be fun, but also help children who may be anxious about visiting the doctor. Volunteer health professionals will be on hand to issue each animal an ID bracelet, perform health check-ups, and conduct minor surgery on furry friends in need of repair.

This is just one of the many great programs offerd by the Childrens Museum of New Hampshire.   The Childrens Museum is located at 6 Washington Street, Dover New Hampshire.

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Liberty Mutual Children's Series:

When: Tuesday, August 10 - 10:30 to 11:30am

Suze Susie Burke is an exceptional children's performer, as her many fans both young and older will testify. Drawing on her unique background as both a professional musician and an early childhood teacher, she presents a program that is entertaining, educational, involving, inspiring, and of high musical caliber. Free and open to the public at the Burns, Byrant, Cox, Rockefeller & DurkinStage at the Rotary Arts Pavilion at Henry Law Park.

The Liberty Mutual Children's Seriies is part of the Cochecho Arts Festival.  The Festival began in the summer of 1987, after the Chamber had accepted the challenge of matching an anonymous donation to produce a summer concert series. With the Cochecho Arts Festival now thriving, the Chamber has indeed met the challenge. The variety of performances have always attracted huge crowds to Dover — not only from the Seacoast, but as far away as the Mid-Atlantic states.

Dover NH "Rock Night On The Ice"

Where:

Dover Ice Arena, Dover NH, 110 Portland Ave. Dover NH 03820

Saturday, August 7 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Skate to new music and cosmic lights every Saturday night at the Dover Ice Arena! Supervised fun for all ages. Bring a friend or have a Rock Night party. Every Saturday night; times may vary - please call ahead or check the website! Its $10.00, which includes rental skates if you need them. Bring music requests!

This is a fun, and inexpensive way to spend the evening with the family.  Why not go ice skating in July!  Only i Dover New Hampshire!

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Local children will have a chance to pet exotic animals, groove to live music and laugh until their ribs hurt as a part of the Somersworth Festival Association's Summer 2010 Kid Koncerts.

The annual series of free events are designed for children of all ages and are held at the Festival Pavilion at the Somersworth High School Football Field.  The series runs each Wednesday from July 14 through Aug. 18, and each event begins at 6 p.m., rain or shine.

On July 14, children will get a chance to touch, feed and learn about a variety of exotic animals as a part of "Wildlife Encounters." The event is sponosored by D.F. Richard Energy of Dover. On July 21, Wayne from Maine, along with percussionist Jimmy James the KoongaBoonga Man, host "an interactive musical experience for the young and young at heart," said Gregoire. Volunteers will have a chance to come onstage and play percussive instruments and sing into a wireless microphone.

Other acts include: — July 28: Comedian Mr. Harley, sponsored by Public Service of New Hampshire. — Aug. 4: Comedian Todd Wellington, sponsored by Citizens Bank. — Aug. 11: Tricky Dick the Magician, sponsored by Somersworth Housing Authority. — Aug. 18: Toe Jam Puppet Band, sponsored by Service Credit Union of Somersworth. In the event of rain, shows will be held in the Somersworth High School gymnasium. An inexpensive meal, served by the Somersworth Festival Association, is available at each concert.

Every Saturday from June 19 to September 25 - 10:30am to 11:30am Take a guided stroll down Central Avenue with a trained and experienced guide.

Learn about the rise and fall of the textile industry in Dover, as well as the origin of some of the city's famous buildings and landmarks. $5 per person or $10 for families of three or more.

Dover has been earning recognition as a dynamic city that has it all: thriving businesses, an expanding arts and cultural scene, a wide selection of dining establishments, a notable history, a strong sense of community, and beautiful scenery The Garrison City’s strong, active business community and stable economy make it a popular choice for setting down roots and doing business. The area’s highly trained yet affordable employee base, combined with a solid infrastructure and a full complement of transportation options—highway, rail, air, and port—make the greater Dover area very attractive to existing businesses, as well as to new and relocating businesses. The City’s waterfront district is currently undergoing an intense beautification and revitalization effort that will only add to the quality of life.