Our Calendar of Events references upcoming events in New Hampshire and elsewhere of particular interest to women. In addition to NHCSW events, we have included listings provided to us by our contacts. Information on contacts for further details is listed when known.
Wednesday, January 11, 2009 Waterville Valley Resort and the NH Diversity Awareness Council
will host its 6th annual cultural diversity workshop. The workshop combines diversity training and skiing for 250 middle school students from around the region.
Location: at the Waterville Valley Conference Center
Contact: NH Cultural Diversity Awareness Council: 603-487-3851, nhcdac@aol.com
Monday, January 19, 2009 27th Annual Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration
Presentation of the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Award, Guest Speaker Rev Christopher J. Emerson, Music & Entertainment
Location: St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH
Time: 2-5 PM, (2-3 PM Potluck Meal)
Free; Vanessa L. Washington-Johnson , MLK Coalition , 603.494.3573
Monday, January 19, 2009 8th Annual MLK Day Celebration and March for Justice
Join us to celebrate MLK Jr Day! Activities start at 11 with a kick-off rally, music and a key note speaker, then a march through town and pack to Portsmouth Middle School for a complimentary lunch, volunteer fair, and service activities for the whole family
Location: Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, NH
Time: 11 AM
Contact: City Year NH 603-773-1607
Monday, January 19, 2009 8th Annual “Keeping the Dream Alive” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dinner Celebration
Location: Radisson Hotel, Center of NH, Manchester, NH
Time: Social hour 5-6PM; Dinner & Program 6PM
for reservations call 603-487-3851 or e mail: NHCDAC@aol.com
Thursday, January 22 - February 5, 2009 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory Events
The University of New Hampshire is pleased to present its 2009 MLK Celebratory events commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A series of six major activities with an overarching theme entitled, One in 100: Dismantling a Prison Nation, will highlight King's struggle: http://www.unh.edu/diversity/mlk_celebration2009.html
Thursday, January 22, 2009 Photo Art Exhibit, A Prison Nation: Unlocking the Stories
Location: Memorial Union Building (MUB) Strafford Room, UNH, Durham, NH
Time: 6:00 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2009 Breaking the Ties that Bind,
A Spiritual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including “Rock My Soul” gospel choir
Location: Durham Community Church, Main Street, Durham, NH
Time: 4:00 PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 NARAL Pro-Choice New Hampshire, 36th Roe v. Wade 2009 Anniversary Gala
Featuring femme m’amie, a vocal ensemble of feminist friends who blend their passion, energy and humor into a unique sound of world and folk music. Our Champions for Choice this year is the Honorable Elizabeth Hager. We will thank her for her decades of hard work and commitment to protecting choice. We will also honor organizations and students on New Hampshire college and university campuses working to protect choice and empower women.
Location: Capitol Center for the Arts, Governor’s Hall, Concord, NH
Time: 5:30 PM
Cost: $50 per ticket/$15 student/limited income; visit www.prochoicenewhampshire.org to buy tickets or become a sponsor.
For more information contact Cara Pearson at info@prochoicenh.org or (603)228-1224
Thursday, January 29, 2009 Conversation with Angela Davis: Hosted by Laura Knoy
Location: Memorial Union Building (MUB) Strafford Room, UNH, Durham, NH
Time: 12:30-2:00 PM
Thursday, January 29, 2009 Annual MLK Commemorative Address,
Angela Davis: Education or Incarceration: The Future of Democracy
Location: PCAC Johnson Theater, UNH, Durham, NH
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Thursday, January 29 2009 NH Citizens Alliance - Join us for our monthly movie night!
This month's movie will be "John Q" starring Denzel Washington. Pizza and soda will be provided.
Location: Movie night will be held at the Manchester YWCA (72 Concord Street).
Time: 6 pm
Please email Sabrina sjohnson@nhcitizensalliance.org to RSVP. Friends and family are welcome!
Thursday, January 22 - February 5, 2009 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory Events
The University of New Hampshire is pleased to present its 2009 MLK Celebratory events commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A series of six major activities with an overarching theme entitled, One in 100: Dismantling a Prison Nation, will highlight King's struggle: http://www.unh.edu/diversity/mlk_celebration2009.html
Thursday, February 5, 2009 Educational Panel - Are Prisons Obsolete?
Exploring the Growing Prison Nation in New Hampshire (see the first web page cited above for readings for the educational panel)
Location: DeMerritt Hall, Room 112, UNH, Durham, NH
Time: 12:40-2:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - March 31, 2009 NH Citizens Alliance will host a series of nonpartisan workshops
Back by popular demand! NH Citizens Alliance will host a series of nonpartisan workshops for women interested in honing their leadership skills. Series one "Your Passion, Your Leadership" begins on Feb. 10 and runs through March 31. Series two "Running for Office" runs from April 7 - May 26.
Attend any or all workshops at no cost.
Location: YWCA, 72 Concord Street, Manchester, NH
Time: 6-7:15 PM
For more information and to sign up visit: www.nhcitizensalliance.org
Questions: call Sarah at 225-2097 or swarner@nhcitizensalliance.org.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Appalachian Mountain Teen Project
free community seminar with Dr. William Pollack, author of Real Boys
Location: Pinckney Boathouse at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH
Time: 6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Release of the 2009 Priorities for New Hampshire’s Children
Location: Room 206, Legislative Office Building, Concord, NH
Time: 10:00 AM
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Every Child Matters
How Congress Can Make a Difference in the Lives of New Hampshire’s Children: The Link Between Federal and State Programs to meet the Needs of Children and Families. Will include a Congressional Roundtable with representatives from our senatorial and congressional offices, followed by a panel discussion.
Location: Holiday Inn, Concord; Time: 10:30-3:30
Seating is limited, RSVP by February 12th to rkhoury@everychildmatters.org . The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Love the Lobby - NH Women’s Lobby gathering
(Speaking about the NH Women’s Lobby’s legislative efforts in 2009 will be Representative Mary Stuart Gile).
Location: Rath, Young, Pignatelli Offices, One Capital Plaza, Concord, NH
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Contact: (603) 224-9105
Saturday, February 21 2009 Join PrioritiesNH and NH Citizens Alliance for our 2009 kick-off party in Manchester!
Location: Manchester YWCA, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH; Time: 6 - 8 pm
For “Cheese, Chocolate and Change!”
Learn more about our plans for 2009 and how you can help turn home into change!
RSVP to Sabrina at (603) 225-2097 or at sjohnson@nhcitizensalliance.org There is no cost to attend this event. Friends and family are welcome!
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Saturday, February 28, 2008 UJIMA COLLECTIVE Presents Black History Month
Film Festival - Screening: The Origins of AIDS (185 min.) - Documentary that explores the link between HIV and mass vaccinations against Polio, in Congo, between 1957 and 1960.
Post Screening Discussion: Community solutions for community health
Co-sponsored by - Greater Manchester AIDS Project (GMAP) and New Hampshire Minority Health Coalition (NHMHC)
Location: 405 Pine St., (Manchester Public Library) Manchester, NH
Time: 1 - 5 PM
For more info or RSVP: ujima@netzero.com - 603.627.4631 http://ujimacollective.mysite.com/
Thursday, March 5, 2009 Women’s Safety Clinic
Hosted by the Manchester Police Department, Personal Safety, Domestic Violence, Home Security, ATM Safety, Automobile Safety, Personal Safety Devices, also hands-on Self Defense Clinic
Location: Fratello’s Restaurant, Function Center, 155 Dow Street, Manchester (North Side Parking Lot)
Time: 6-9 PM
FREE, Pre-registration is required. Please call 668-8711 x310 or register online at safetyclinic@manchesternh.gov
Thursday, March 5, 2009 A Powerful Noise
Live In honor of International Women’s Day - in select movie theaters nationwide for ONE NIGHT
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Information/tickets: APOWERFULNOISE.ORG
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 GRANNY D Haddock's 99th birthday party
Join us to celebrate Doris GRANNY D Haddock- Champion of Campaign Finance Reform for her 99th birthday party (rescheduled from January)- Birthday Cake and other refreshments will be served for information: Coalition for Open Democracy www.coalitionforopendemocracy.org
Location: Governor’s Executive Council Chambers (State House, Concord, NH)
Time: 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2009 Conversations on Race:
“Racism is Alive and Well in New England, Raising Awareness of Race in America, New England, Our Community and Ourselves. Also a documentary “Making Whiteness Visible: Mirror of Privilege”,
Sponsored by: The Peace and Social Concerns Committee of the Dover Friends Meeting and the Seacoast NAACP.
Location: Dover Friends Meeting, 141 Central Ave, Dover, NH (Across from St. Joseph’s Church, next to cemetery)
Time: 12:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public
For information contact Phyllis at 603-580-1934 or pkillamabell@comcast.net
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Congolese Women of Manchester, NH - Discussion,
Raise Awareness and Stop the Violence Against Women in D.R. of Congo
Location: Manchester Community College, 1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH, Room 308
Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
Phone: (603) 668-6706
Thursday, March 19, 2009 Woman of the Workplace
Location: Acting Loft, 516 Pine Street, Manchester, NH
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sponsors: NH Division of Economic Development, NH Mirror & Manchester Wolves
Information: www.nheconomy.com; lsherman@dred.state.nh.us, (603) 271-2341
Thursday, March 26, 2009 UNH President’s Commission on the Status of Women - Award Luncheon Celebration
Location: Stafford Room, MUB, Durham, NH
Time: 12 - 1:00
Please RSVP to Janice.Pierson@unh.edu
Saturday, March 28, 2009 Womanimation! Film Festival
The program features shorts and a feature-length film from woman animators from New England and around the world. Presented by MergingArts Productions as part of the Swan Day Festival and Women's History Month.
Location: Red River Theatre, 11 South Main St., Concord, NH Tickets on sale now! (603) 224-4600
Sunday, March 29, 2009 Songweavers - a 150 plus women’s a cappella chorus
Location: South Congregational Church, Pleasant Street, Concord, NH ; 4:00 pm But Give Us Roses, Too: A Concert of Women’s Work Songs
Carolyn Parrott, director, Including: The Songweaver Drummers - African-style hand drumming and other percussion, including agogos (bells), shakers, and claves. The ensemble performs with the Songweavers at the annual spring concert.
(sponsored by Northeast Delta Delta)
Tickets: Advance: $15/ students/seniors/children: $12; At the door $18/$15 For tickets contact: Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Phone: 603-228-1196, E-mail: ccms@ccmusicschool.org
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 NHTI’s 8th Celebration
Women in History Banquet, “Women: Taking the Lead to Save our Planet” featuring New Hampshire Environmentalists Ruth Smith and Nancy Girard. Chamber Music by Infinities
Location: Courtyard by Marriott/Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Avenue, Concord, NH
Time: 6-8:30 PM
For registration please call (603) 271-6983 or email ghardy@ccsnh.edu
Registration is $35 and includes an hors d’oeuvres reception, choice of dinner entrée, and presentation. (NHTI students: $10)
See: www.nhti.edu
Saturday, April 4, 2009 Women’s Fund of New Hampshire 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Dinner, Entertainment, Tribute
Location: Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH,
Time: 5:30-9:30 PM
Tickets: $100 (or pay what you can, or come as our guest)
Wednesday, April 8th 2009 Economy Roundtable
Join: the Concord Business and Professional Women and The Women’s Business Center
Location: Grappone Conference Center in Concord
Time: 5:30-8pm Dinner Starts promptly at 6pm for this event
Cost: $20 Members $25 Non Members
RSVP: No later than April 5th 2009 Register ONLINE www.bpwconcordnh.org or call Lori Mader 603-490-5254
April 16-17, 2009 The 2009 Stonyfield Farm Entrepreneurship Institute
The 2009 Stonyfield Farm Entrepreneurship Institute, New England Center, Durham, NH The Carsey Institute and the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at UNH are proud to present a “boot camp” for community-minded entrepreneurs.
To register and view the complete agenda and participants visit http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/Stonyfield.html
Saturday, April 18, 2008 A NAMI NH Conference for All People Affected by Mental Illness
Location: NH Technical Institute, 31 College Drive, Concord, NH;
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration: www.naminh.org or call Sarah at 225-5359;
Saturday, April 18, 2009 8th Annual Girls, Inc. of New Hampshire 5K Road Race
Location: Rochester Community Center, Rochester, NH
Time: 9:00 AM
Register online at www.girlsincnewhampshire.org ($15 youth registration (12 and under) $20 Adult pre-register by 4/15, $25 day of race)
Friday, April 27, 2009 Join First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch for CASA’s Annual Fashion Show Luncheon
Very popular fundraising event for CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire. Following a delicious luncheon, enjoy dazzling fashions modeled by some of New Hampshire’s most powerful and recognized women. To complete the festivities, will be raffle and silent auction gifts.
Location: Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2 Upjohn Street, Route 3, Bedford, NH
Time: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Reservation options: $40 per ticket for general table seating, $35 per ticket if you purchase an entire table (4-7 people per table) $50 per ticket for reserved seating a tables with celebrity hosts. Seating is limited.
Tickets and information contact: Kathy Vachon (kathy@casanh.org) or at 1-800-626-0622, visit casanh.org or call 603-626-4600.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Americorps Victim Assistance Program
15th Annual New Hampshire Clothesline Project, (shirts made in 2009)
Location: State House Lawn, Concord, NH
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Americorps Victim Assistance Program
15th Annual New Hampshire Clothesline Project, (shirts from 1994-2009)
Location: Colby Sawyer College, New London, NH
Thursday & Friday, April 30 & May 1, 2009 Diversity Journey 2009: A Lifelong Journey
6th Annual Diversity Conference by Casey Family Services
Location: Radisson Hotel and Center of New Hampshire Conference Center, Manchester, NH
Call: 1-800-417-7375 or e mail lstanley@caseyfamilyservices.org Brochure
May 14-15, 2009 Governor’s Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence
15th STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ON DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND STALKING
Location: Best Western Executive Court Conference Center, Manchester
Registration fee: $85, includes 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches. SAVE THE DATE - MORE DETAILS LATER IN THE SPRING
Saturday, May 16, 2009 Families in Transition’s 4th Annual, Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Location: C.R. Sparks, Bedford, NH
Time: 6:30 PM-11:30 PM
RSVP by April 6: http://www.fitnh.org/cinco/
Event Contact: Gabrielle Schiavone, (603) 641-9441, Ext. 261, gschiavone@fitnh.org
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Women, Girls and Media
Women's Fund of New Hampshire presents a Brown Bag Forum presenters from Media Power Youth
Bring a brown bag lunch, refreshments will be served. Program is free and open to the public. Space is limited, please RSVP to lhanson@wfnh.org
Location: 2 Delta Drive, Concord, NH 03301
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
June The Workforce Development Center at Manchester Community College
Short term, intensive programs for today’s jobs: Building Analyst Professional Training, Stick Welding Program, Basis Machine Mechanic Training Course, Weatherization Certificate Program
and more see: www.manchestercommunitycollege.edu/WDC or call 668-6706 ext. 302
June 11 - 13, 2009 4th Annual Black New England Conference
It is both an academic conference and a celebration of Black life and history in New England. This year’s conference will move beyond rigid racial identities and explore the contemporary as well as historic interactions between Black and Indigenous communities, the presence of “passing” mixed race individuals, and the more recent immigrant experience, within a New England context. Keynote Speaker Lorene Cary.
Location: University of NH, Durham Campus
For information: The Center for New England Culture (603) 862-0353; JerriAnne Boggis (603) 862-0693 or e mail jerrianne.boggis@unh.edu or visit: www.neculture.org
June 12, 2009 Save the Date: Women’s Leadership Summit 2009 - Conference
Held at Southern NH University, River Road, Manchester, NH - we will be welcoming Gloria Steinem, Loretta Laroche & Lois P. Frankel to our campus. In addition we will be offering seminars on topics including…
Financial management
Negotiating skills
Networking
Leading in today’s society
Hosted by:
Dr. Annabel Beerel a.beerel@snhu.edu
Ethics Chair, SNHU
603.668.2211, ext. 2254
Cost: Register by Feb. 28 and pay only $130 - save $50.
Visit us online at www.snhu.edu/wls
June 14-19, 2009 2009 New Leadership, New England
by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
New Leadership accepts undergraduate female students from public and private colleges throughout New England. The program is open to students from any college major. Applications and information are at the web site; participating institutions may also nominate female students to attend. Leadership workshops focus on: public speaking, running for public office, history of women in politics, leadership styles, issue advocacy.
Application deadline: March 13, 2009 see www.anselm.edu/newleadership.
June 20, 2009, Saturday Concord Multicultural Festival
Celebrating our Multicultural Community
Location: Concord, NH
Time: 5 pm - 8:30 pm
For info see: www.MultiCulturalFestivalNH.org
September 25, 2009, Friday First Annual Construction Day for NH Youth!
Location: Hopkinton Fair Grounds
For more information go to: www.constructiondayNH
October 5 - 9, 2009 Nationwide - Step Up For Kids Week 2009
Vsit: www.everychildmatters.org/stepup09 to read more about shifting federal investments toward children; view pictures from last year’s events; sign up to help in your state, sign up to lead in your state.
Ongoing Free Monthly Immigration Consultations First Come, First Serve. 20 minutes each - Attorneys Corrine Nikolenko, Jeanne S. Brennan Funk, Melanie Chaput
Location: 65 Temple Street, Nashua, NH
Contact: (603) 883-0085 or 769-7335
Ongoing - Fall 2008 Medical Interpretation Training At 2 locations: Wednesday evenings 5-9 PM in Nashua, NH; Saturdays, 10 AM - 4 PM in Dover, NH
Contact: Florentina G. Dinu at So. NH Area Health Education Center (603) 895-1514 ext. 5, www.snhahec.org
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