Events
Mar 13 - Exeter Winter Farmers' Market
Exeter High School, Exeter, NH
10:00 am to 2:00 pmWe are happy to announce that this year, Seacoast Eat Local will be hosting 11 winter farmers' markets between November and April! Six of the markets will be held in collaboration with Wentworth Greenhouses in Rollinsford, the remaining 5 will take place at Exeter High School. All markets will be Saturdays, 10am-2pm.
In addition to the Seacoast Eat Local winter farmers' markets, you can look forward to several winter farmers' markets organized by groups in Northwood, Rye, Newmarket, and Newburyport!
More information about these markets and a whole host of local food dinners, events, and opportunities to support local agriculture can be found on our blog and our Facebook page - happy eating!
For more information, contact
Mar 13 - Explorations of Water's Living Center
Zev Yoga Studio, 16 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH
4:30 PMA lecture and experiment by Michael Mark of Grander Technologies. Hosted by Zev Yoga. This event will answer the question what does Grander Technology do that regular water filtration cannot do alone?
For more information contact Zev Yoga at zevmethod@gmail.com.
Mar 16 - Blue Moon Presents: By the Light of the Moon Tuesday Night Soup Series: For the Love of Chili
Blue Moon Market and Cafe, 8 Clifford St., Exeter, NH
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmLearn, create, enjoy! Join Blue Moon chef/owner Kathy Gallant in this hands-on soup class for the season and soul. Bring your favorite soup pot (1 gallon minimum) and favorite prep knife and we'll supply the ingredients and instruction. With Kathy's guidance you'll prepare a pot of soup (serves from 6-8) from scratch to take home and enjoy! This pinto, corn, and sweet potato chili is sure to delight all! Learn how to craft this family favorite!
$40/class, $125/series.Registration required in advance. For more information, visit www.bluemoonmarket.net
Mar 17 - Jewett Farms Studio Wednesday C.E.U.s Series - Carlisle Wide Plank Floors: Reclaimed & Antique Woods
Jewett Farms Studio, 58 Merrimac Street, Unit 1, Newburyport, MA
7 - 8:30 PMJoin GA Business Partner Jewett Farms Studio at their Wednesday Continuing Education Series! Speaker Mark Nichols will be discussing the reclaimed and antique woods offered by Carlisle Wide Plank Floors. Lite refreshments will be served.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Elena Bachrach at elena@jewettfarms.com or call (978) 222-3110.
For more information about Jewett Farms Studio, visit their website www.jewettfarms.com!
Mar 18 - Portsmouth Green Drinks Features Goodwill Industries
Two Ceres st.
6:00 pmEvery month in Portsmouth people who work in the environmental field get together to meet old friends, make new contacts and listen to guest speakers. We always meet on the 3rd thursday of the month.
Mar 20 - Rye Winter Farmer's Market
Rye Junior High School
10 AM - 2 PMEnjoy a variety of local produce, fish, meats, poultry, fresh baked goods & breads, jams, cheese, soap, teas, herbs, maple syrup, honey, plants, hearty soups, hot lobster rolls, take-home meals, and macaroni & cheese. For more information visit http://ryeturninggreen.com/events!
Mar 20 - Newmarket Winter Farmer's Market
Stone Church Meeting House, 5-7 Granite Street, Newmarket, NH
9:00 am to 1:00 pmCome buy delicious local food, see your friends & neighbors, and enjoy the music! Fresh greens & winter vegetables, oyster mushrooms, safe, pasture-raised chicken, beef & pork, fresh fish & oysters, eggs, honey, maple syrup, goat cheese & yogurt, locally made wines, wreaths, centerpieces, swags & kissing balls. Bring some of these wonderful items to your holiday table… and support the folks who make and grow our food!
For more information email
Mar 21 - U.S. Government for Sale? Granny D' to speak at Portsmouth Library
175 Parrot Avenue, Portsmouth, NH
3:00 to 5:00 PMThe recent Supreme Court decision continues a long history of the expansion of corporate rights over the rights of people, communities, and nature.
Do you want big money out of politics? Come hear NH's own 100 yr. old Doris 'Granny D' Haddock speak about the future of our democracy. Special guests include: Mayor Tom Ferrini, Rep. Jim Splaine, Senator Marth Fuller Clark, Dan Weeks of Americans for Campaign Reform.
For more info contact paceinfo@localnet.com or call Nan Brown (603) 436. 7861
Mar 22 - Tap In Water, Film and Speaker Series: Tapped
MUB Theater, UNH, Durham, NH
6pmIs access to clean water a basic human right, or a commodity thats bough and sold just like any other article of commerce? Stephane Soechtig's debut film is an unflincing examination of the big business of bottled water. Free and open to the public. For more info visit http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/biodiv_ed/tapin.html
Mar 23 - Blue Moon Presents: By the Light of the Moon Tuesday Night Soup Series: Cheers for Chowder!
Blue Moon Market and Cafe, 8 Clifford St., Exeter, NH
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmLearn, create, enjoy! Join Blue Moon chef/owner Kathy Gallant in this hands-on soup class for the season and soul. Bring your favorite soup pot (1 gallon minimum) and favorite prep knife and we'll supply the ingredients and instruction. With Kathy's guidance you'll prepare a pot of soup (serves from 6-8) from scratch to take home and enjoy! This Savory Potato Corn Chowder is loved by many. Learn to prepare this variation of a Blue Moon favorite!
$40/class, $125/series. Registration required in advance. For more information, visit www.bluemoonmarket.net
Mar 24 - Public Meeting for Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Kittery Estates, 220 State Road, Kittery, ME 03904
6 - 7:30 PMThe Maine Public Broadcasting Network is reaching out to Maine's citizens through a series of discussion forums that will help the network plan its approach to programming and funding over the next decade. According to Jim Dowe, MPBN's President and CEO, "It is important to hear what our listeners and viewers want as we plan for the future in these uncertain economic times. We want to be sure that in five years MPBN remains as relevant to the lives of Maine people as it is today, ideally even more so." Your position and interest in the community would help to bring a unique and useful perspective to the discussions.
Light refreshments will be offered, so a response will be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP by calling (207) 438-9111.
Mar 26 - Seacoast Home, Garden and Flower Show
UNH Whittemore Center, Durham, NH
11 AM - 6 PMEach year the Seacoast Show runs concurrently on Friday and Saturday with the Annual UNH Greenhouse Open House. The Open House is sponsored by the Thompson School of Applied Science, the Plant Biology Department, the Cooperative Extension, and the College of Life Science and Agriculture. The event features educational lectures, guided and self-guided tours of the greenhouses, plant sales, informative displays, the Plant Doctor, and even a children’s scavenger hunt. The Open House and greenhouse tours are free and open to the general public from 9-4 both days. Adults $8, Seniors 65+ $6, Youths 6 - 16 yrs $4, Children under 6 are free. The Open House does not run on Sunday. For more information click here!
For a $2 off adult admission coupon click here!
Mar 27 - Seacoast Home, Garden and Flower Show
UNH Whittemore Center, Durham, NH
10 AM - 6 PMEach year the Seacoast Show runs concurrently on Friday and Saturday with the Annual UNH Greenhouse Open House. The Open House is sponsored by the Thompson School of Applied Science, the Plant Biology Department, the Cooperative Extension, and the College of Life Science and Agriculture. The event features educational lectures, guided and self-guided tours of the greenhouses, plant sales, informative displays, the Plant Doctor, and even a children’s scavenger hunt. The Open House and greenhouse tours are free and open to the general public from 9-4 both days. The Open House does not run on Sunday. Adults $8, Seniors 65+ $6, Youths 6 - 16 yrs $4, Children under 6 are free. For more information click here!
For a $2 off adult admission coupon click here!
Mar 27 - Dance Party with Combo Sabroso to Benefit Life and Hope Haiti
Portsmouth VFW Hall
7:00 pmA Boston-native Latin and Reggae band, Combo Sarbroso, will be performing for a night of dancing to benefit Life and Hope Haiti at the VFW Hall in Portsmouth! Many people have teamed their talents to present this goodbye winter party- Carrbbean Nights, Dance for Haiti. There will be a slideshow and presentation at 7 pm and drinks and dancing will begin at 8 pm.
Tickets are a $20 suggested donation. They are available at the Black Bean Cafe in Rollinsford, NH, Ceres Street Bakery in Portsmouth, NH, and at the Fair Tide Thrift Store in Kittery, ME. Call (207)-439-3354 for more information, or visit www.lifeandhopehaiti.org.
Mar 27 - Rollinsford Winter Farmers' Market
Wentworth Greenhouse, Rollinsford, NH
10:00 am to 2:00 pmSeacoast Eat Local will be hosting 11 winter farmers' markets between November and April! Six of the markets will be held in collaboration with Wentworth Greenhouses in Rollinsford, the remaining 5 will take place at Exeter High School. All markets will be Saturdays, 10am-2pm. More information about these markets and a whole host of local food dinners, events, and opportunities to support local agriculture can be found on our blog and our Facebook page - happy eating! For more information, contact Sara Zoe Patterson at sarazoe@seacoasteatlocal.org
Mar 28 - Seacoast Home, Garden and Flower Show
UNH Whittemore Center, Durham, NH
10 AM - 5 PMEach year the Seacoast Show runs concurrently on Friday and Saturday with the Annual UNH Greenhouse Open House. The Open House is sponsored by the Thompson School of Applied Science, the Plant Biology Department, the Cooperative Extension, and the College of Life Science and Agriculture. The event features educational lectures, guided and self-guided tours of the greenhouses, plant sales, informative displays, the Plant Doctor, and even a children’s scavenger hunt. The Open House and greenhouse tours are free and open to the general public from 9-4 both days. The Open House does not run on Sunday. For more information click here!
For a $2 off adult admission coupon click here!
Mar 29 - USGBC NH: Open Membership Meeting and Free Tour of the LEED Silver Portsmouth Public Library
Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, NH
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmPlease join the U.S. Green Building Council New Hampshire Chapter for an open membership meeting and free tour of the LEED Silver Portsmouth Public Library.
Open to people that may be interested in the USGBC NH Chapter. Bring a friend!
Mar 31 - NESEA’s Residential Retrofits for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Workshop
Concord, NH Conservation Center
TBAThe Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s (NESEA) sustainability workshop series serves professionals by broadening their knowledge on a wide range of critical topics that focus on three core elements: sustainable solutions, proven results and cutting-edge development in the field. Education credits are available for all workshops. Instructed by Larry Harmon, this workshop includes a detailed review of air sealing and insulation techniques designed to significantly reduce energy consumption in existing buildings. This full day workshop continues to be the most popular at NESEA for the last four years.
The workshop fee is $295. Fee for NESEA members is $270. To register, visit www.nesea.org. Registration is limited and is taken on a first come first serve basis. For more information contact Stef Komorowski at stef@classic-communications.com
Apr 10 - Exeter Winter Farmers' Market
Exeter High School, Exeter, NH
10:00 am to 2:00 pmMore information about these markets and a whole host of local food dinners, events, and opportunities to support local agriculture can be found on our blog and our Facebook page - happy eating! For more information, contact Sara Zoe Patterson at sarazoe@seacoasteatlocal.org
