Events
May 19 - Kittery Fire Association 5k Run and Walk
3 Gorges Road Kittery, Maine
9:00 AMAll are invited to the Seventh Annual Kittery Fire Association 5k Run and Walk! The event this year will again include the Fastest Firefighter Award, a Family Fun area, gift certificate awards, raffle prizes and awards, a Kid's Run at 10:00 AM, and more! Pets and stollers are welcome, and the popular fastest stroller category will be returning. Anyone interested can register as a team (need 3+ people) or individually. Registration is $20 before May 1, and $25 after May 1. First 200 registrants get a free t-shirt, and all Green Alliance members get $5 off thier registration! Just use this promo link (here!) and then use discount code "kittery5k" at registration!
Also, be sure to check out the Pancake Breakfast the day before (Saturday, May 18th) from 7:00 to 10:00 AM at the same location!
To register or for more information, visit www.kittery5k.com.
May 20 - NH Surfrider Foundation and Gundalow Company present “Bag It”
Gundalow Company at 60 Marcy Street, Portsmouth
6:30 pm to 8:45 pmThe Gundalow Company is pleased to host special presenters from the New Hampshire Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, a group of local volunteers dedicated to the protection of the oceans, waves and beaches, to discuss their initiative to “Rise Above Plastics” (RAP) and host a showing of the award-winning documentary “Bag It."
This free program is the fourth in a year-long series hosted by the Gundalow Company at 60 Marcy Street, Portsmouth. Beverages and snacks will be served beginning at 6:30 PM; with the program running 7:00-8:45 PM.
Plastic is all around us, used to package food, bottle products, bag produce, make dinnerware, make toys, and much more. While plastics have helped us manufacture, package and ship goods more easily, for less money, and often more safely than ever before, they pose a significant threat to our planet as well. This May 20 presentation will show you how you can help protect the coast and Rise Above Plastics!
Please contact 603.433.9505 or bmaurer@gundalow.org with questions. To learn more about "Bag It," please visit www.bagitmovie.com.
May 21 - NHBSR Spring Conference: Your Sustainability Playbook: Shaping a Game Plan That Works for You!
Grappone Conference Center, Concord
8am-4:30pmThe NHBSR Spring Conference is combining a morning of innovative ideas with an afternoon of discussions around compelling topics chosen by participants to inspire their own sustainability game plan!
The conference includes:
A panel of leaders sharing 8-minute, TED-style presentations on collaborative, innovative ideas to incorporate into everyones Sustainability Playbook.
Interactive "real-time" polling technology to inform presenters of the audiences interests.
Discussions led by "Conversation Catalysts" who are subject matter experts to open up conversation.
And finally a mini-social will wrap up this exhilarating day!
The Green Alliance will have a table at this years conference, so come say hi!
For more information, please click here!
May 21 - Green Drinks
Moxy Restaurant 106 Penhallow St, Portsmouth, NH
5:30-7:30pmGet your Moxy on at the next GreenDrinks! Join GreenDrinks Portsmouth at Moxy Restaurant in Portsmouth for the monthly drink specials cooked up by Chef Matt Louis: GreenDrinks and Sangrias. Also, a free side of crispy taters with the purchase of a grass-fed local beef burger! Get inspired to buy local, after hearing Chef Louis share his vision, "Blending local farmers, culture, and history".
GreenDrinks Portsmouth is a social group committed to good times shared among people working or interested in sustainability and the outdoors.
For more info on this event, click here!
May 22 - Community Supper for Brixham Montessori Friends School
Robert's Maine Grill, Route 1, Kittery
4:00 pm to closeOn May 22nd and May 29th, Robert’s Maine Grill's “Community Supper” will benefit Brixham Montessori Friends School. Brixham is a proud Green Alliance Partner that prides itself on values of simplicity, equality, community, and peace education. The supper will be a $14, 3 course menu – a mid-week “recession buster” offering -- in the spirit of Robert’s style: Maine Comfort Food with an updated twist. Robert’s regular dinner menu is also available. The event will begin at 4 pm and go till close, so stop in to enjoy delicious food while supporting a great cause!
Reservations are recommended. Community Supper menus and more info is available at www.robertsmainegrill.com!
May 24 - GateWay Presents: Free Lecture/Demo with Master Tung
GateWay Taiji, Qigong & Yoga, 875 Islington Street, Portsmouth, N.H.
6p.m.-7:30p.m.Watch and learn from a taiji Master.
Master Tung is a well respected and world renowned martial artist. It is a rare and unique opportunity to meet a true master of Chen Style Taiji.
Master Tung is a direct lineage holder of the Chen style of taiji. A master of the powerful xin jia form, he teaches the principles of Feng Zhiqiang and Chen Fake.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from Master Tung!
To register for this event, click here.
May 25 - Comedy Night at Temple Israel -- 2 nice Jewish boys and an Irishman
Temple Israel, 36 Olive Meadow Lane, Dover, NH
7:30 pm to 9:30 pmCuzin Richards Entertainment Associates will be holding a comedy show in celebration of Temple Israel's 75th anniversary with featured comedians Mike McDonald, Josh Gondelman and Dan Crohn--all three being nationally known funnymen. Proceeds from the event will benefit Temple Israel, and all are welcome to attend!
Comedian Mike McDonald has appeared on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central and has shared the stage with Robin Williams, Steven Wright and Drew Carey. Dan Crohn, a former teacher, has been a finalist in both the Boston Comedy Competition and the Laughing Skull festival. Josh Gondelman is a comedian and writer who was the winner of the first ever Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta.
Ticket prices are $20 in advance, $30 at the door for general admission. VIP tickets that include early admission for a Meet, Greet, and Something to Eat with the comedians, and reserved seating, are $50.
For additional information and for tickets call the Temple office at 603-742-3976 or email TempleOffice@DoverTemple.org.
May 25 - Surfrider Foundation NH Beach Clean-up Series!
The Wall (12th St), Hampton Beach, NH
7:00 amJoin the Surfrider Foundation in keeping our New Hampshire beaches clean by participating in this beach cleanup of Hampton Beach! This beach cleanup will be run by North-Hampton based Pioneer Board Shop. So come on out and support our local beaches by lending a helping hand and cleaning up one of New Hampshire's most beautiful beaches.
For more information on the events and Surfrider Foundation check them out here.
May 26 - 5K Memorial Road Race and Kid's Fun Run to Benefit Krempels Center
Redhook Ale Brewery at Pease International Tradeport
11amThe 5K sponsored by Runner's Alley and Redhook Brewery will be to benefit the Krempels Center. The race is for: runners, walkers, strollers, people in wheelchairs and kids. The race begins at 11am and they will be having the kids fun run before then starting at 10:15am. The road race will begin and end at Redhook Brewery on the Pease Intl. Tradeport.
For more information, Click Here!
May 29 - Rally for Wood Island Station
Kittery Town Hall
6:00pm to 7:00 pmKittery is planning to demolish the historic 1908 Life Saving Station on Wood Island at a cost of $250,000 of tax payer funds.
On May 29 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM there will be a public workshop to discuss this expensive and unnecessary demolition. Please plan to be there with friends and family to show Town Council that there is great support for restoring the Station without spending Town funds.
For more information please visit woodislandlifesaving.org.
May 29 - Public hearing to save the Wood Island Life Saving Station in Kittery
Kittery Town Hall 200 Rogers Rd Kittery, ME 03904
6:00pm-7:00pm
Remember when "The Old Man of the Mountain" fell? Well, another New England landmark is at the risk of becoming a distant, nostalgic memory. The famous Life Saving Station on Wood Island in Kittery, ME is being threatened with demolition, and it's up to us to offer a more cost-effective and historically conscious alternative. Join the hearing at the Kittery Town Hall on May 29th and help influence the Wood Island committee to save the life of this Life Saving Station. Not only will the city's evasion of the astronomical cost of demolition save them more money in the long term, but the station will also be preserved and Kittery can still hold on to one of the dearest landmarks in the state. Know that there are always alternatives. Join the committee in leading the fight to preserve an important New England landmark.
For more information about the committee's alternative options, click Here!
May 29 - The Kittery Community Market
Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square
2:00 pm to 6:00 pmThis is the opening day of the Kittery Community Market! This market offers a wide variety of fresh, delicious food and products from a combination of local farmers, bakers, fisherman, and artisans. The market will begin on Wednesday, May 29th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm in Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square, and will continue every Wednesday of June, July, and August!
The event's focus is not only on building community, but also on making the market accessible to families of all income levels by accepting food stamps as payment and adding a collection area for 68 Hours of Hunger. The market will also be working with EcoMovement, a local composting service, to make each market a zero-waste event! Finally, all net profits from the market will be donated to the Kittery Community Center.
The event will also have live music and entertainment each week, so sure to stop by to have some fun while supporting your local community!
For more information, click here or email kitterycommunitymarket@gmail.com.
May 29 - Community Supper for Brixham Montessori Friends School
Robert's Maine Grill, Route 1, Kittery
4:00 pm to closeOn May 29th, Robert’s Maine Grill's “Community Supper” will benefit Brixham Montessori Friends School. Brixham is a proud Green Alliance Partner that prides itself on values of simplicity, equality, community, and peace education. The supper will be a $14, 3 course menu – a mid-week “recession buster” offering -- in the spirit of Robert’s style: Maine Comfort Food with an updated twist. Robert’s regular dinner menu is also available. The event will begin at 4 pm and go till close, so stop in to enjoy delicious food while supporting a great cause!
Reservations are recommended. Community Supper menus and more info is available at www.robertsmainegrill.com!
May 29 - Green Alliance Business Partner Bash: Network with Leading Sustainable Entrepreneurs
Portsmouth Brewery, La Ponza Lounge 56 Market St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
7pm - 9pmAs the GA's 5th anniversary approaches we bring together all 115 of our sustainable entrepreneurs to socialize network and strengthen business relations and collaborations. GA Business Partner's get together over a pint and tasty snacks to catch up on lucrative partnerships and to build new ones. All GA Business Partners are invited and are welcome to bring a business guest. If you are thinking about joining the Green Alliance and know a Business Partner, connect with them to attend.
Smuttynose and Portsmouth Brewery owner Peter Egelston will present briefly on the new brewing facility in Hampton, its sustainability profile and the great green things already happening at The Portsmouth Brewery.
Not a Business Partner, but thinking of becoming one? Email sarah@GreenAlliance.biz or call 603-817-4694 to learn more and get an invite to this incredible party.
Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. The first 40 Business Partners to show up get a free beer!
Jun 01 - Solar Open House in Salisbury, Massachusetts
Buttaro Household, 8 Souther Lane, Salisbury, MA
11am-11:30amJoin in at the home of the Buttaros for a tour of their 7.2kw grid tied solar electric array.
After utilizing a solar hot water system for ~30 years, the Buttaros had ReVision Energy decommission the old collectors and replace them with modern, high-performing solar electric modules chosen for a sleek aesthetic that blends into the roof surface. The system meets close to 100% of the energy needs of this home.
During the tour we will have a short presentation by ReVision Energy, a tour of the system, and an opportunity to ask the Buttaros questions about their home. The event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, Click Here!
Jun 01 - Isles of Shoals Steamship Company Summer Kick Off Cruise with the REACHERS
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company 315 Market St, Portsmouth, NH
7-10pmHelp the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company KICK OFF the Summer by joining them for LIVE FREE & PLAY WEEKEND on board the Laighton for a Special Guest Performance by The REACHERS. Guests are guaranteed to get a taste of some of the best local music New Hampshire and New England has to offer, a 2 hour cruise of the harbor, and delicious drink specials for all to enjoy on board.
The REACHERS are a Boston-based trio of DJ's that spin at all the hottest night clubs in Beantown. They will each be on board for a special night to perform a live DJ set on the main deck of the vessel. Come dance the night away and party with some of the most talented DJ's from Boston. Music featured will be old school & new school hip-hop, top 40, dance & everything in between.
For more info on this event, click here!
Jun 01 - ReVision Solar Home Open House
The Buttaro Home, 8 Souther Lane, Salisbury, MA
10am-12pmJoin ReVision Energy at the home of Joe and Terry Buttaro for a tour of their 7.2kw grid tied solar electric array. During the tour there will be a short presentation by ReVision Energy, a tour of the system, and an opportunity to ask the Buttaros questions about their home.
The event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
For more information on this event, click here!
Jun 01 - Kittery Fuel & More Yard Sale
1st Congo Church, Kittery Point, ME
8:00 am to 12:00 pmA yard sale will be held Saturday, June 1st at the 1st Congo Church in Kittery,all proceeds from which will go directly to the Fuel & More program, which helps Kittery families with their heating needs. Items up for sale will include wrought iron furniture and fencing, antiques and collectibles, vintage bicycles, linens, old perfume bottles, vintage holiday items, paintings, wicker furniture and other furniture that isn't upholstered, gardening items, craft items, toys, household items, glassware, and more!
If you would like to donate items to sell, please contact Kathy Pridham at (207) 475-1313 or (207) 439-6338 to schedule a pick-up.
Jun 02 - Zev Music Series: Jubilee Gardens
16 Market Square Portsmouth, NH 03801
7pmThe Zev Yoga Music Series continues with Jubilee Gardens. Eclectic, dreamy and inventive, Jubilee Garden's music crosses genres and listener's boundaries with it's timeless sound and evocative subject matter. The instruments blend beautifully together creating a colorful tapestry of sound.
Tickets are $10
RSVP by calling 913-938-6384
For information about Zev Yoga and their music series, Click Here!
Jun 05 - The Kittery Community Market
Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square
2:00 pm to 6:00 pmThis market offers a wide variety of fresh, delicious food and products from a combination of local farmers, bakers, fisherman, and artisans. The market is on Wednesday, June 5th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm in Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square, and continues every Wednesday of June, July, and August!
The event's focus is not only on building community, but also on making the market accessible to families of all income levels by accepting food stamps as payment and adding a collection area for 68 Hours of Hunger. The market also works with EcoMovement, a local composting service, to make each market a zero-waste event! Finally, all net profits from the market are donated to the Kittery Community Center.
The event also has live music and entertainment each week, so sure to stop by to have some fun while supporting your local community!
For more information, click here or email kitterycommunitymarket@gmail.com.
Jun 08 - 4th Annual Spring Herb & Garden Day
84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH
10am - 5pmThe NOFA-NH Herbal Network’s Spring Herb and Garden Day is proudly in it’s fourth year and has become a highly anticipated community event at the start of Spring!
Each year, nearly 200 people come to the Susan B. McLane Audubon Center in Concord, NH, on this special day, to learn about traditional herbal medicine, make herbal products, learn about native plants in the natural landscape, learn and discover useful gardening techniques, learn to cook with herbs and brew herbal elixers.
Highlights of the event include:
- Renowned Herbal Educators, teaching 12 experiential herb and gardening workshops for all-levels of interest
- Plant identification and foraging walks
- Herbal Market Fair with over 30 vendors, including herbalists, crafters, artisans and exhibitors
- Live herb and plant sale from local, organic farms and gardens
- Local and organic lunch, including vegan and vegetarian options
- Networking, community, entertainment, face-painting and family fun
- Seed Swap, Potluck and Tea Tasting Party from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
For more information, Click Here! or contact Eleanor Luna, Conference Coordinator (603) 224-5022
Jun 11 - Love Free or Die
Red River Theatres, Concord, NH
6:30pmLove Free or Die will be shown at the Red River Theatres in Concord, NH on June 11, 2013 at 6:30pm. This film is about a man named Gene Robinson who became the first openly gay elected bishop in the high church of Christendom. In Love Free or Die, we follow Gene's struggles defending his two defining passions the world cannot reconcile: his love for God and for his partner Mark.
Click here for more information.
Jun 12 - The Kittery Community Market
Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square
2:00 pm to 6:00 pmThis market offers a wide variety of fresh, delicious food and products from a combination of local farmers, bakers, fisherman, and artisans. The market is on Wednesday, June 12th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm in Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square, and continues every Wednesday of June, July, and August!
The event's focus is not only on building community, but also on making the market accessible to families of all income levels by accepting food stamps as payment and adding a collection area for 68 Hours of Hunger. The market also works with EcoMovement, a local composting service, to make each market a zero-waste event! Finally, all net profits from the market are donated to the Kittery Community Center.
The event also has live music and entertainment each week, so sure to stop by to have some fun while supporting your local community!
For more information, click here or email kitterycommunitymarket@gmail.com.
Jun 15 - Kittery Block Party 2013
Downtown Kittery
10am-4pmThe Kittery Block Party is a celebration of local art, culture and food that fosters lasting relationships and strengthens community in a fun neighborhood atmosphere enjoyable to all ages. Our goal is to provide an eclectic assortment of fine arts, crafts and entertainment.
The Kittery Block Party will feature artisans, artists, non-profits, area farmers, and restaurants – with an emphasis on “local” – as well as other community involvement. There will be a children’s area, live entertainment throughout the day, demonstrations and educational exhibits. This event is sure to entice, educate, and entertain all ages. KBP is a rain or shine event, and there is no admission fee.
The Green Alliance will also have a booth setup so visitors of the KBP should stop by and say hello to us!
To learn more about 3rd Annual Kittery Block Party, please click here
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