Nov 01 - Sheet Mulching Workshop on Sunday, November 1, 10-2pm

Dover Cassily Community Garden, Dover, NH

In this hands-on workshop, we will create new garden beds for the Dover Cassily Community Garden to use next spring. Sheet mulching is a quick and easy way to create gardens from lawns without the back-breaking work of digging or rototilling. Furthermore, sheet mulching can be done with readily available, inexpensive (or free) materials. The workshop will be led by "certified permaculture designer" Mary Gilbertson. The workshop is free and open to the public. Whether you are new to gardening or an experienced gardener, please join us in expanding the growing potential of our garden. Community members of all ages are welcome.

For more information or directions, please contact doverccgarden@yahoo.com.

Nov 07 - 2nd Annual Afternoon Jam Session with Duke Synder and Friends

220 State Rd. Kittery, ME

Duke Snyder is primarily a light jazz pianist who has been playing forever and can cover just about anything. The event is open to the public and it is free. This event is sponsored by GA BP CREA. Those interested in attending please RSVP by October 30 by calling 207-438-9111.

Nov 07 - Saving Money, Energy and the Environment Workshop

South Church UCC, Kennebunkport, ME

 Attend a free half day workshop to learn about energy audits for congregations, setting priorities for saving energy, conserving energy and our planet and much more! Register online at www.meipl.org or call Jessica at 721-0444 or email at jessica@meipl.org.

Nov 07 - Kittery League of NH Craftsmen featured at the Red Door Pottery Studio

44 Government St. Kittery, ME

At The Red Door Pottery Studio there will be a show of these fine artisans’ work ,demonstrations, music and refreshments. The Red Door Pottery Studio will pay the Maine Tax on any purchase for this weekend. For more info visit www.nhopendoors.com

Nov 08 - Water Conservation Methods, sponsored by the Gundalow Company

Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrot Ave

This will be a presentation on water conservation throught the use of methods from Rain Barrels to Drip Irrigation.  This event is a part of the Gundalow Company’s Contemporary Coastal Issues Series.  If you need more info email Caren at backup@performancebodyworks.com.

Nov 12 - A Smart Grid Alternative to CMP's $1.5 Billion Maine Power Reliability Project

11 Sullivan St. Town Hall, Berwick, ME

Come see a presentation on the Grid Solar Project and what it holds for the future of our energy independence. If you have any questions, email info@gridsolarme.com or visit www.gridsolarme.com

Nov 13 - 2009 NH Health Care Summit

Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH

Learn about the local repercussions of national health care reform as NH business leaders, hospitals, insurers and health care focused community organizations take on this important issue and answer YOUR questions in a unique panel discussion. A number of panalists from across industries will be on hand to conduct seminars and answer your questions.

For more information, please visit www.eventsNH.com

Nov 16 - Epping City Planner Clay Mitchell solar installation lecture

Academy Center Forum, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH

Clay Mitchell, city planner for the town of Epping, will lecture about the installation of the largest solar array in NH, recently installed at Exeter High School, along with other projects including a microturbine and new boilers at the Tuck Campus in Exeter, all slated for groundbreaking this year.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information please email Jennifer Wilhelm at jwilhelm@exeter.edu

Nov 17 - 'Greening Your Family' presentation and book signing

Water Street Bookstore, Exeter, NH

Come join local author Lindsey Carmichael for a talk on her brand new book, Greening Your Family. In early 2002, when her young son developed asthma, Lindsey Carmichael began an extensive research process that eventually led her to receive a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of New Hampshire. Lindsey has worked in the healthcare field for 15 years and is a frequent speaker about healthy ‘green’ living. She lives on the New Hampshire Seacoast with her husband and son. She will be giving a number of talks around the Seacoast in the coming months about her new book.

Green Alliance Green Card Holders receive 30% off the cover price of a signed copy!

For more information about Lindsey and more of her upcoming events, please visit her website by clicking here.

Nov 18 - Repower America Clean Energy Economy Roundtable

187 New Rochester Rd. Dover, NH at the SEA Solar Store

Join Repower America, the Green Alliance, and members of the seacoast business community for a roundtable discussion focusing on the economic benefits of clean energy. Sarah Brown, Project Director for the Green Alliance, will talk about how small businesses have contributed to the growth of the local green economy. Jan Pendlebury, Senior Field Associate for the Pew Environment Group/Pew Charitable Trusts, will discuss research showing how the emerging clean energy economy has already created hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide. David Anderson will provide an overview of Repower America’s campaign to build grassroots support for comprehensive federal clean energy and climate legislation that will create 1.7 million clean energy jobs, including thousands of new jobs right here in the Granite State. The floor will then be open for discussion, providing local clean energy and green business leaders with the opportunity to share their own stories.  For more info contact David Anderson by phone at 603-617-0679 or via email at david.anderson@climateprotect.org

Nov 19 - 'Greening Your Family' presentation and book signing at local crafters and artisans fair

Dondero School cafeteria, 23 Van Buren Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Come join local author Lindsey Carmichael at this local crafters and artisans fair for a talk on her brand new book, Greening Your Family. Lindsey has worked in the healthcare field for 15 years and is a frequent speaker about healthy ‘green’ living. She lives on the New Hampshire Seacoast with her husband and son. She will be giving a number of talks around the Seacoast in the coming months about her new book.

Proceeds from this event will go to a Dondero student to supplement or fund a camp experience during the summer!

Green Alliance Green Card Holders receive 30% off the cover price of a signed copy!

For more information about Lindsey and more of her upcoming events, please visit her website by clicking here.

Nov 20 - 6th Annual RiverFeast

Greater Boston Food Bank, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA

Sixth Annual RiverFeast Concert to raise critical funds and awareness for Greater Boston Food Bank Featuring Marc Cohn, Needtobreathe & Eli “Paperboy” Reed. With unemployment at an all-time high and families already struggling to pay for heat this winter, The Greater Boston Food Bank is preparing for one of the most challenging years in the organization’s history. To help raise critical funds and awareness for this noble cause, WXRV/92.5  The River is presenting RiverFeast – a concert, dinner and silent auction that benefits The Greater Boston Food Bank.  For more information, including purchasing tickets, directions, parking information and information about this years’ performances visit
www.theriverboston.com or contact Hisham Fayed at 978-374-4733 or Hisham@Nebcast.com.
 

Nov 21 - Rollinsford Winter Farmers' Market

Wentworth Greenhouse, Rollinsford, NH

We 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 Sara Zoe Patterson at

sarazoe@seacoasteatlocal.org

Nov 21 - Newmarket Winter Farmer's Market

Stone Church Meeting House, 5-7 Granite Street, Newmarket, NH

Come 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 newmarketfarmersmarket@gmail.com
 

Nov 22 - Free Film Showing: Poisned Waters, sponsored by the Gundalow Company

Tyco Center at Strawbery Banke – Portsmouth, NH

This is a Frontline film which draws on interviews with scientists, fishermen, bureaucrats, farmers and whale watchers to tell a story about pollution in our nation’s waterways. It focuses on Chesapeake Bay and Puget Sound to highlight the effects sprawl-related pollution and toxic industrial, agricultural and municipal runoff has had on the decline in waterways. For more info contact Caren at backup@performancebodyworks.com.

Nov 28 - Stroll the Square, Kittery

Wallingford Square, Kittery, ME

Did you know there are nearly 20 Seacoast Local businesses in Kittery? Don't leave them stranded during the bridge closure. Consider services or needed items you can find there every week, and discover all this tight-knit community has to offer during the all-day holiday stroll around Wallingford Square on the weekend of November 28th. Stop in for a coffee at Chef's Cove, grab a vintage bottle of wine from Enoteca Italiana, or shop the numerous art galleries, and help support your local community!

For more information please email exfpottery@yahoo.com