The Next Don’t Trash Dover Litter Collection Walk is on Saturday, August 26, 9:30-10:30am and will meet at the front entrance of Garrison School. The Litter Collection Walk is open to all and is a great way to get some exercise, meet new people, and help out the community. Don’t Trash Dover provides the bags and has litter grabbers and safety vests available to loan, but bringing your own gloves is recommended
Wells Chilifest on August 26th from 11 am to 3pm at Wells High School, Wells Maine.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor
Part time Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor with Potential for growth. Year-round position. Experience required. Hands on position. Direct interaction with clients, volunteers, staff, families / caregivers, public, and horses. Extra hours available for barn work. Quiet, supportive, family atmosphere. Private & semi private lessons. Must be able to legally work in USA. Please contact The Carriage Barn, Kensington, NH at 603-378-0140; info.carriagebarn@comcast.net
Volunteer Opportunities
The Carriage Barn Equine Adaptive Therapy Programs is looking for volunteers to assist with Therapeutic Horseback Riding & Carriage Driving, Fundraising, Events, and Fun Activities. Volunteers are needed at various times throughout the week to work with horses and clients. Teens, adults and retirees welcome (volunteers must be at least 14 years old). Experience and horse knowledge is a plus, but not required. Are you a student with a community service requirement (Honor Society, Scouts, 4-H, Graduation)? If so, we would love to hear from you! Anyone interested in learning more can contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140, email info.carriagebarn@comcast.net, or check out our website at www.carriage-barn.org. The program offers services in Kensington, NH and seeks to promote the health and well-being of individuals of all ages and abilities by enhancing their physical, psychological, cognitive and emotional healing and strengthening through equine activities. The Carriage Barn is a 501c3 Not-for Profit Organization, as well as a member center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International.
Horse Stall Available
Horse stall available at the The Carriage Barn, 10 Trundlebed Rd., Kensington, NH (12 acres). 12’x12′ box stall, full turnout and board for $680/month. If interested, please call us at 603-378-0140 or email us at carriage-barn@comcast.net. Please share with friends/contacts who may be looking for a new stall.
Please contact The Carriage Barn, Kensington, NH 603-378-0140
Info.carriagebarn.comcast.net
Free Concert at the Woodman Museum August 19th featuring O’Donnell, Klaxton, & Clark from 4 to 6pm at 182 Central Ave. This free concert sponsored by the Dover Arts Commission.
Garrison Players Arts Center is holding auditions for the Fall production of Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. Directed by Carol MacDonald, Assistant Director: Don LaDuke.
Auditions: Sunday, August 6, 2:00pm-4:00pm & Monday, August 7, 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 9, 7:00pm-9:00 pm at Garrison Players Arts Center, corner of Roberts Road and Portland Avenue (Route 4), Rollinsford.
Auditions will consist of cold readings. For advance copies of the audition sides, please email Carol MacDonald at carolrodis@comcast.net. Detailed role descriptions can be found at https://www.garrisonplayers.org/auditions.
Show Dates: October 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2023.
Garrison Players Arts Center (GPAC) is a nonprofit, volunteer-based community theatre group dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the area by presenting high-quality theatrical performances geared for family audiences. Established in 1953, the Players encourage people of all ages to enjoy and participate in the many facets of the performing arts, and to help maintain the Garrison Players Arts Center. For more information about auditions, shows, volunteering, sponsorship, or GPAC, visit the website at www.garrisonplayers.org.
Madbury Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 26th, 8:30a.m. – 12:30pm, at the Dover Community Services Garage at 271 Mast Road in Dover.
Community Yard Sale at the Awakening Church on August 11th & 12th from 8am to 2 pm each day. 32 Pearl St. Dover.
Caregiver Café to support Dover area family caregivers on Wednesday, August 16 at 10:30am with Cornerstone VNA. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation. No registration is required
Another Beginning Drawing Class with fine artist Amy Kindler begins September 20th thru October 25th (date change) at Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill & Brew, 50 N. Main st. Cost $144 for all classes and materials. Class limited to 16 participants. Call 603-332-2878 to sign up.
