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Portsmouth area community calendar
n fresh start: Smoking Cessation Classes: will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. May 5, 12, 19 and 26 at Martin's Point Health Care, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. Free. Registration not required. Facilitated by a health educator. Free Blood Pressure Screenings: Call for dates and times to schedule a screening. (800) 260-6681.
n yoga play: from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 at Richie McFarland Children's Center, 81 New Hampshire Ave., Pease Tradeport, Portsmouth. A $20 refundable deposit will be required to hold your child's spot in the class. $60 for 6 weeks. Session 1: May 5-June 9, Session 2: June 16-July 21. 778-8193, www.richiemcfarland.org.
n PRE/POST NATAL YOGA: will be held on Wednesdays 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. May 5-26 at Yoga East, 163-B Deer St., Portsmouth. Cost: Four weeks/$60 or $15/class. Pre-Registration required. Learn how to use pre/post natal yoga to strengthen and prepare the body for labor while gaining confidence in your pregnancy. Great for those looking to re-connect to their bodies and navigate through the first year of a new baby. 422-YOGA or www.yogaeastyoga.com.
n The Children's Museum of New Hampshire: will present special artist demonstrations and activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, in celebration of the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo. In partnership with Margaritas Mexican restaurants, the museum will host a visit from artisans Epifanio and Laurencia Fuentes of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico. All Cinco de Mayo activities are included in the museum's regular price of admission: $8 adults & children, $7 seniors, free for children under 1 and museum members. Children's Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington St., Dover. For information, call 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org.
n wee ones' wednesdays: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. May 5 at the Children's Museum of NH, 6 Washington St., Dover. For children ages 2-4 and combines art, music,movement and conceptual learning with a new theme each week. The cost per adult/child pair is $5 for museum members and $8 for non-members. Additional children in a family are charged $4 each for members and $7 each for non-members. 742-2002.
n Past Life Regression: from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. Led by JCat, this will be an opportunity to truly learn from the past and benefit from it today. Please bring a mat, pillow, and/or blanket for the meditation. Preregistration is appreciated. The cost is $25. www.eyeofthehawk.org.
n morning Guided Meditation: will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. The cost is $10. www.eyeofthehawk.org. 964-7874.
n eVAN THOMAS TO GIVE A TALK ON "THE WAR LOVERS": at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6 at RiverRun Bookstore, 20 Congress St., Portsmouth. Thomas is the assistant managing editor at Newsweek. The event is co-sponsored by the Active Retirement Association of UNH. For information on the event, visit http://www.riverrunbookstore.com or call 431-2100. The event is free and open to the public.
n PCA Students Present "Much Ado About Will": at 7 p.m. May 6, 7 and 8 at PCA gymnasium, 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover. Tickets are $8 regular admission, $6 for students, available at the door. William Shakespeare gets a makeover at Portsmouth Christian Academy's spring production. A company of senior and junior high actors takes on some of Shakespeare's most famous characters: Romeo & Juliet, Puck, Cleopatra, Nick Bottom, Richard III, Malvolio, and more. For information, call Portsmouth Christian Academy at 742-3617.
n Thursdays with JCat: Join Healer and Lightworker, Justin (JCat) Catalino, at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, as he guides us through to the 2012 New World Order. The cost is $10. Preregistration is not required. www.eyeofthehawk.org. 964-7874.
n Durham Public Library book sale: will be held Thursday, May 6, 6-8:30 p.m. (early shoppers, $10, 6-7 p.m.), Friday, May 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Durham Library is located in downtown Durham at the far end of the Mill Road Plaza off Mill Road, and parking is available.
Eliot, Maine
n Youth Softball Clinic: is open to girls in Grades 1-3 and will be held on Thursdays, May 6-June 3 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Eliot Elementary School ball field.The goal of this program is to offer an opportunity for girls to learn the game of softball. Coaches will emphasize skill development, good sportsmanship, and enjoyment of the game. Girls will have the opportunity to attend a Marshwood High School softball game and interact with the players. (207) 451-9334.
Kittery, Maine
n "The future of our seacoast art community!": presented by the Kittery Art Association. The Kittery School's Annual K-12 Art Show will be at the KAA gallery from May 6 to May 23. Visit the gallery to see paintings, drawings, sculpture, clay work and much more by Kittery's talented, young artists. The Gallery Opening will be on Sunday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. The gallery is located at 8 Coleman Ave., Kittery, Maine off of Route 103. Gallery hours are Thursdays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 12-6 p.m. and Sundays 12-5 p.m. To learn more about the KAA and upcoming events, call the gallery at (207) 451-8384 or visit us on Facebook or our website at www.kitteryartassociation.org.
n Artist's Reception for Barbara Cowan: watercolor artist and regional landscapes and seascapes will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6 at Just Us Chickens Gallery, 9 Walker St., Kittery, Maine. Her exhibit runs through the month of May. (207) 439-4209.
York, Maine
n food drive: sponsored by York County Food Rescue and St. Aspinquid Lodge at 101 Long Sands Road, York, Maine, will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 7; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at St. Aspinquid Lodge.
n Free Family Night: will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 7 at Children's Museum of New Hampshire, at 6 Washington St., Dover. On this evening, the museum will be open to all families at no charge, thanks to underwriting by the People's United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People's United Bank, of which Ocean Bank is a division. One additional Free Family Night is scheduled for Friday, June 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The program will be on hiatus for the summer. For information: 742-2002, www.childrens-museum.org.
n PCA Students Present "Much Ado About Will": at 7 p.m. May 7 and 8 at PCA gymnasium, 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover. Tickets are $8 regular admission, $6 for students, available at the door. For information, call Portsmouth Christian Academy at 742-3617.
n Durham Public Library book sale: will be held Friday, May 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Durham Library is located in downtown Durham at the far end of the Mill Road Plaza off Mill Road, and parking is available.
The Rye Historical Society: invites the public to a special reception and viewing of "Summering in Rye: Over a Century by the Sea," which will be on display at the Portsmouth Discover Center on Friday, May 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. to coordinate with Art 'Round Town. In the Golden Age of hotels and boarding houses, well-to-do families would head to the ocean for the summer. Rye — including Star Island at the Isles of Shoals, which is part of the town of Rye — was then one of the top summer vacation destinations in the United States. The exhibit features photographs of hotels and boarding houses that flourished in Rye in by-gone days. Some will remember the grand Farragut Hotel, which was torn down in 1975 and is now a vacant lot; and the Ocean Wave House, which burned in 1960 and now is home to Crown Colony cottages; but most were gone long before recent memory. The Drake House on Ocean Boulevard remains, no longer a hotel, as does the Oceanic Hotel on Star Island, now a conference center, although it burned and has been rebuilt several times. The Wentworth-by-the-Sea, just over the town line in New Castle, was saved at the last minute, and continues the grand hotel tradition. The Portsmouth Historical Society has added items and photos of this grand dame to the exhibit. Sharing the downstairs space with the Rye exhibit is a retrospective of past exhibits that have been mounted at the Discover Center. Refreshments will be served.
n chowderfest: and non-perishable food drive, to benefit York Food Pantry, will be held Friday, May 7 at St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge, 101 Long Sands Road, York, Maine. First seating is at 5 p.m. and second seating at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $8 per person. The menu features lobster bisque, clam chowder, corn chowder and fish chowder. Homemade pies for dessert. Please bring a non-perishable food item. For reservations: call (207) 363-3228 or 475-8247, e-mail: rhoyt@maine.rr.com.
n food drive: sponsored by York County Food Rescue and St. Aspinquid Lodge at 101 Long Sands Road, York, Maine, will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 7; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at St. Aspinquid Lodge.
n Circus Incognitus: will appear at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at The Music Hall in downtown Portsmouth. It's a hilarious and spectacular one-man circus, sure to please crowds of all ages. A natural clown in an unforgettable comedic performance, Jamie Adkins' failures often end up being his greatest successes. His clowning and acrobatic feats on the ground and on a slack wire are brought to life in a story of a man who has something to say, but can't quite get it out. This eclectic clown, juggler, balancing artist and 100 percent poet is a man of many talents that has truly distinguished himself with his distinctively unique style that faithfully and humorously conveyed the essence of the ordinary man. This is a performance that knows no age limits, for people of all ages will be guaranteed an uproarious, awe-inspiring afternoon, perfect for kids, adults, and families. Tickets are $22 and $17 and can be purchased at The Music Hall box office (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth), at 436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org.
n Portsmouth Public Library: will host a women's clothing swap from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8 in the Levenson Room, 175 Parrott Ave. Participants are asked to bring a bag of gently-used, clean women's clothing and leave with a bag of "new to you" items. In the spirit of giving, participants are asked to give more than they get. Remaining clothing and accessories will be donated to Goodwill. The clothing swap is part of the Portsmouth Sustainability Fair, which will be held next door at Portsmouth Middle School. Donated clothing will be sorted by color, offering a simple browsing experience for participants. The swap also benefits Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, whose local network of thrift stores helps to keep usable goods out of the landfill. Revenue from store sales benefits Goodwill's job training and human services programs. To learn more about the Sustainability Fair, please visit www.portsmouthsustainabilityfair.org. For more information, contact: Portsmouth Public Library, Jennifer Moore, Tech Services, Program Committee amoore@cityofportsmouth.com, 766-1731. Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, Michelle Smith Communications Coordinator, michelle.smith@goodwillnne.org, (207) 774-6323.
n Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, Inc.: 6th Annual Symposium, Heritage Keepers — Heritage Makers: Exploring Hidden History will be held Saturday, May 8 at Discover Portsmouth Center, 10 Middle St. 8:45 a. m. Registration. Free admission. 9 a.m. Panel reveals current programs using local blackhistory in the arts, at historic sites, and in classrooms. 11 a.m. Discover the Seacoast African American Cultural Center. 11:30 a.m. Facilitated audience explorations and a Special Guest performance. 1 p.m., lunch is $15 with advance registration or bring a bag lunch. 1:30 p.m. Procession to Chestnut Street. 2 p.m. Vigil at African Burying Ground, Chestnut Street. 3 p.m., adjourn. Panelists: Vernis Jackson, Seacoast African American Cultural Center. Joseph Onosko, UNH Education Department. Barbara Ward, Moffatt-Ladd House. JerriAnne Boggis, Harriet Wilson Project. Facilitator: David Watters, Center for New England Culture. 380-1231.
n Seacoast Area Mothers of Multiples: is having its HUGE Bi-Annual Multi-Family Children's Clothing, Equipment, and Toy SALE! from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8 indoors at Little Harbour School, 50 Clough Drive, Portsmouth. Gently used clothing, furniture, toys, books, feeding and bath accessories, bedding, maternity clothes and more.
n Yard & Plant Sale: will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear houses, 50 Mechanic St, Portsmouth. Held on the grounds at Wentworth-Gardner House, features heirloom plants donated by members of the neighborhood and Portsmouth community. In addition, we'll have gently-used goods from the attics and basements of Portsmouth.
n meet clifford!: The Big Red Dog from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover. Adults and children $8, seniors $7, and free for children under 1 and museum members. Call 742-2002.
n PCA Students Present "Much Ado About Will": at 7 p.m. May 8 at PCA gymnasium, 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover. Tickets are $8 regular admission, $6 for students, available at the door. William Shakespeare gets a makeover at Portsmouth Christian Academy's spring production. A company of senior and junior high actors takes on some of Shakespeare's most famous characters: Romeo & Juliet, Puck, Cleopatra, Nick Bottom, Richard III, Malvolio, and more! This night of hilarity is suitable for the whole family and includes slapstick, mystery, kings and queens, fairies, romance...and of course, with each modern interpretation, there are plenty of surprises in store. 'Much Ado About Will" is directed by Grace Thorsen. For more information, call Portsmouth Christian Academy at 742-3617.
n ARTSFEST Showcase 2010: presents an eclectic, innovative one-of-a-kind showcase of professional artists from New England and beyond, featuring theatre, dance, music, art and comedy for the whole family to enjoy at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Rochester Opera House, located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. Featured Artists: Sharp Dance Company from Philadelphia; Revelation, the original reggae jam band; Artsfest Dance Company to perform hip-hop style dance numbers; and, Artsfest Performing Arts Company, a selected collective of New Hampshire's best performing artists of all genres. Tickets: $18 and $16/under age 10. Reserve tickets online at www.rochesteroperahouse.com, call the box office at 335-1992 or stop by on M/W/F from 10-5 or before the show.
n kIDS FISHING DERBY BRINGS FUN, FUND-RAISING AND FISH TO SOMERSWORTH: on Saturday, May 8 the Somersworth Lions Club pond will be stocked with more than 300 fish for the first annual Somersworth Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the first cast will be at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Proceeds will benefit local people with visual and hearing impairments and help maintain the Somersworth Lions Club Skating Rink. All participants in the Fishing Derby will receive a FREE T-Shirt for registering and many prizes will be awarded during the event. Breakfast and lunch will be available for sale at the event. The Lions Club members will have the snack shack open all day with food and drinks, hot and cold available. Derby participants should be 15 years old or younger and should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Lions Club has a limited number tickets for sales for this event so be sure to register and purchase your tickets soon. Registration forms can be downloaded at http://somersworth.nhlions.org/LionsDerbyRegistration2010.pdf. You can mail registration forms and payment to: Somersworth Lions Club, 135 West High Street, Somersworth, NH 03878 or drop off your registration form and payment at Dover Marine/Covered Bridge Sports (Route 108, Dover) or at STAR Lumber (High Street, Somersworth). For more information about the Derby or to become a Lions Club member visit http://somersworth.nhlions.org. The Lions Club is still accepting sponsors for the event, if you or your company has an interest in sponsoring this great event please contact Peter Houde at phoudee@gmail.com or (603)834-3420.
n a Reiki I class with Justin Catalino: Reiki Master, on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. Reiki is a Japanese healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. The word Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) means Universal Life Force Energy. Learn what Usui Reiki is and how it heals. This is a certificate program. The cost is $133. Please bring a bag lunch and water. Preregistration is required. www.eyeofthehawk.org.
n Durham Public Library book sale: will be held Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Durham Library is located in downtown Durham at the far end of the Mill Road Plaza off Mill Road, and parking is available. 868-5013.
n Kittery Lions club: flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Lions Club building on 117 State Road, Kittery. All proceeds from the sale of food and rental of tables will be distributed to local charities. For more information call Gordon at (207) 439-0726.
n Mystery Dinner Theater: will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Lane, York, Maine. "Hawaiian Hijinks...;Life, Laughter and Loss at a Hawaiian Island." And a three-course dinner. Adults $15, children age 10 and under, $10 at the door. If purchased by May 6, adults $12, $8 for children age 10 and under. Call Rose at (207) 337-0637 to reserve tickets.
n York Art Association Gallery: presents "Second Saturdays at Seven" on Saturday, May 8 at 7 p.m. when Portsmouth Poet Laureate, Mark DeCarteret, Farmington poet, Matt Jasper and the Jasper family will fill the YAA gallery with award-winning poetry and wondrous sound. DeCarteret, author of 5 books of poetry and with numerous poems published in over 200 poetry reviews, has taught at Heartwood College, New Hampshire Institute of Art and Franklin Pierce College. Named Poet Laureate in April of 2009, Mark embarked on "Wish You Were Where", a postcard project where poets and visual artists collaborate. Matt Jasper, who is the creator of the "Friendly Toast" restaurant, recently published "Moth Moon," a book of poetry, where much of the material was drawn from his employment as a 19-year-old in a group home for schizophrenics. He was a frequent contributor to Rollerderby and Grand Street in the '90s, and went on to have many children, who are exceptionally talented musicians, and will play that evening. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served at the intermission affording an opportunity to meet the poets and young musicians and learn about the postcard poetry project. Susan Wierzba (207) 361-4541 (H), (207) 475-8200 (cell), e-mail: bloomingsilk.com.
n a Mother's Day Peace Vigil: will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 9 in Market Square, Portsmouth. The public is invited to this anti-war vigil led by mothers. The vigil starts with a reading of Julia Ward Howe's "Mother's Day Proclamation," which introduced this holiday in 1890 as a day for women to oppose war. Sponsored by Seacoast Peace Response, The Seacoast Alliance for Democracy, Durham Students for a Democratic Society, UNH Peace & Justice League, NH Peace Action, Amnesty International Group 550 and First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter Social Justice Committee. For more information, contact amyla44@juno.com or 436-7861.
n mother's day: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover. All mothers and grandmothers admitted free with special gift-making activity available for kids. Call 742-2002.
n children's museum of nh autism partnership program: 10 a.m. to noon. On the second Sunday of each month through August, families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are invited to visit the museum at no cost, through the museum's Autism Partnership Program. This program takes place when the museum is closed to the public and offers families a chance to explore the museum together, with support as needed from museum staff, trained volunteers and special materials that include mapping tools and social stories. Information: e-mail: paula@childrens'museum.org.
n beginner bird walk: 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, May 9 at Pickering Ponds, Pickering Road, Rochester. A NH Audubon member volunteer will lead this walk. Birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate. Children are welcome with an adult. Participants are encourage to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen. Walks are free and open to the public. Directions and information: http://www.seacoastchapter.org/field-trips.
n "The future of our seacoast art community!": presented by the Kittery Art Association. The Kittery School's Annual K-12 Art Show will be at the KAA gallery through May 23. Visit the gallery to see paintings, drawings, sculpture, clay work and much more by Kittery's talented, young artists. The Gallery Opening will be on Sunday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. The gallery is located at 8 Coleman Ave., Kittery, Maine off of Route 103. Gallery hours are Thursdays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 12-6 p.m. and Sundays 12-5 p.m. To learn more about the KAA and upcoming events, call the gallery at (207) 451-8384 or visit us on Facebook or our website at www.kitteryartassociation.org.
n MINDFULNESS INTRODUCTORY DROP-IN CLASSES: A series of drop-in classes in mindfulness and mindfulness-based practices is being offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in April and May from 5:30 to 6:50 p.m. Combining didactic and experiential components, these classes are designed to introduce participants to a practice that has gained wide attention for its effectiveness in training people to manage the conditions that cause stress, anxiety, unhappiness, and suffering in their lives. There is no registration required and fees are by donation only. Meetings will be led by Jeannine Jacques, MSW, in her office at 5 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Building 5, Suite 201, Portsmouth. For information, call Jacques at 433-7596 or just show up.
n Morning Guided Meditation: will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 10 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. Meditation is actually easier than you might imagine. It helps to make our mind calm and peaceful and enables us to feel less stressed. Eventually, it could lead to a state of joy and happiness, despite any negative energies that may be surrounding us. The cost is $10. www.eyeofthehawk.org. 964-7874.
n a spiritual Development: from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 10 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. This gathering includes teachings and discussions to help you discover or communicate with your Spirit Guides, loved ones who've crossed over, or any beings of The Light who are here to help you. The workshop begins with synchronicities and goes on from there! Attendance is open to all, this is a non-denominational group, topics vary week to week and all questions are welcome. The cost is $10. www.eyeofthehawk.org. 964-7874.
n History Book Group of Eliot and Kittery: will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 10 at the William Fogg Library in Eliot. Participants may read fiction or nonfiction covering the period from 1950 to 1960. The group's meetings alternate between the Fogg Library and the Rice Public Library in Kittery. New members are always welcome. For information, call the Fogg Library at (207) 439-9437.
n SCORE workshop: will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at 195 Commerce Way, Portsmouth. Sponsored by TD Bank. Subjects covered in this workshop will include: Using the Internet to run your business more efficiently. Tips for building a successful Web site. Tips for improving your Web site's search ranking. How to advertise your business using the Internet. How to sell products on the Internet. Learn about how to use the Internet to help your business from experienced executives and obtain valuable tools and reference materials to assist you. The cost is $30 each for individuals and $20 each for groups of 2 or more, materials included. For information or to reserve a seat, call SCORE at 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.
n a guided meditation: will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. Meditation is actually easier than you might imagine. It helps to make our mind calm and peaceful and enables us to feel less stressed. Eventually, it could lead to a state of joy and happiness, despite any negative energies that may be surrounding us. The cost is $10. www.eyeofthehawk.org. 964-7874.
n UNH Music Department's String Project Recital: will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 in the Paul Creative Arts Center, the Bratton Recital Hall. Twenty-five area community elementary public, private and parochial school string students will present a concert of string music, free. Information: 862-2404, www.unh.edu/music Special Programs - String Project.
n PIZZA NIGHT TO AID SCHOOL: Enjoy some great food and good friends while supporting Tidewater Waldorf School by purchasing pizza at Flatbreads, 138 Congress St., Portsmouth, on Tuesday, May 11. In continuing its mission to support local organizations, Flatbread Pizza will donate $3.50 for each large and $1.75 for each small pizza sold from 5 p.m. to closing. For information on the pizza night and Tidewater School call (207) 439-7911 or visit www.tidewaterschool.org.
n Gordon Mehlman: a native of Kittery and a graduate of Traip Academy, will be the featured speaker at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at the meeting of the Kittery HIstorical and Naval Society. "Behind the Scenes at WGBH and the Antiques Road Show" will be the theme. Now retired, Mehlman was maintenance engineer and engineer in charge of Remote Production at WGBH for 40 years. The Kittery Historical and Naval Society meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Lions' Club Building on State Road at 7 p.m. The public is always invited. For information contact the Kittery Historical and Naval Society, P. O. Box 453, Kittery, Maine, (207) 439-3080 or Barbara Estes, 13 Rice Avenue, Kittery, Maine, (207) 439-1332.
n fresh start: Smoking Cessation Classes: will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. May 12, 19 and 26 at Martin's Point Health Care, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. Free. Registration not required. Facilitated by a health educator. (800) 260-6681.
n healthy food, healthy weight: a free cooking and nutrition series open to all and offered through the UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections and the Seacoast Family Food Pantry. Sessions include group discussion, recipe exchange, weekly topics (dieting myths, staying active, portion control, personalizing your plan, making calories count), demonstrations and an optional weigh-in: Dates: May 12, 19, 26; June 9, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. at 7 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth City Hall Complex. Register: contact Diane Giese, Seacoast Food Pantry at 436-6161.
n Morning Guided Meditation: from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. Meditation is actually easier than you might imagine. It helps to make our mind calm and peaceful and enables us to feel less stressed. Eventually, it could lead to a state of joy and happiness, despite any negative energies that may be surrounding us. The cost is $10. www.eyeofthehawk.org. 964-7874.
n connecting With Angels Through Automatic Spiritual Writing: from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. Imagine being able to ask your angels a question about your life and actually get an answer back in writing!!! In this class, we will be learning different ways to connect with your angels, including getting messages directly from them through a method called automatic spiritual writing. Cheryl Davey will share her 12-plus years of experience using this remarkable writing style to help you gain your own messages of guidance and insight about who your angels are. Please bring a journal with you for class. The cost of the workshop is $45. Preregistration is required by calling 964-7874. www.eyeofthehawk.org.
n Nature's Wonders: in Rye, science and nature classes for children 2 1/2-6, is starting to register for the May session. This is a great time to get outside, explore the woods and see all the wildflowers that pop up, look for migrating birds, and enjoy the sensory experience of spring. In this session we will learn about the life cycle of frogs and other amphibians. We will monitor the marsh and watch for the first mosquito larvae to appear. You will learn to identify them in your pools and bird baths. There will also be opportunities for garden activities. Starting a butterfly garden and taking care of plants in our green house. We also will have time in the woods for exploring, building new forts, and planting a garden. (there will be many plants to take home). Classes continue to be individualized so topics will be dependent on the interests of the group. Schedule: Wednesday, May 12-June 16: 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, May13-June 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays May 17-June 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $125. for a 6-week session. Call 436-6756 or e-mail to register or if you have any questions.
n david donsker: will give a presentation on Kingfishers, one of the most colorful and attractive of the world's bird families at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 at the Seacoast Science Center (wheelchair accessible), Odiorne Point State Park, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye. Refreshments at 7 p.m. Not just limited to aquatic habitats, kingfishers have managed to populate all the world's continents except Antarctica and many of the globe's most far-flung islands. Free and open to the public. For more information visit http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs. Cancellations will be announced on WOKQ, 97.5 FM.
n One Stroke Painting: at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 at the Weeks Public Library in Greenland. Come learn the one stroke technique and decorate a glass vase. A fee of $8 is due the night of the class and includes all supplies and use of the tools. Register early to reserve your spot as space is limited. A sample project is on display in the library. The Weeks Public Library is located at 36 Post Road, Route 151, in Greenland, two doors down from the Greenland Central School. For information on this and all library programs, call 436-8548 or visit us on the web at www.weekslibrary.org.
n Deciphering the Supermarket Jungle: — a free class will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at Martin's Point Health Center, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. This free class will help participants sort through the sometimes confusing array of goods displayed at supermarkets and grocery stores. Emphasis will be place on choosing healthy foods and creating well-balanced shopping lists. Contact the Martin's Point Health Education Department at (800) 260-6681 to register or for more information.
n The Hodgson Brook Restoration Project: is looking for residents concerned about the health of local waters and willing to help protect them. Volunteer training will be held on Tuesday, May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the NH Department of Environmental Services field office on the Pease Tradeport. You don't need to be a scientist to help — just willing to learn to use simple scientific instruments to monitor the health of the brook or willing to share your gardening expertise by helping with a new neighborhood rain garden project. Assisting with water quality monitoring only takes three hours twice a month and provides an opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy the brook and its wildlife. Information or sign-up, call the Hodgson Brook Watershed coordinator, Candace Dolan at 559-1529 or by e-mail at hodgsonbrook@blueoceansociety.org.
n Thursdays with JCat: Join Healer and Lightworker, Justin (JCat) Catalino, at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, as he guides us through to the 2012 New World Order. Many are aware of this strange and perfect phenomenon that is occurring while millions of others are completely oblivious to this change altogether. Wherever you are at in your journey to the New World, JCat is here to guide you through. The evening will continue with information and guidance channeled through JCat from Ascended Masters and Archangels who are here to guide those transitioning into the New World Order. The session will complete with a question and answer period where people can voice their questions and concerns regarding this great change that will undoubtedly affect everyone alive at this time. The cost is $10. Preregistration is not required. www.eyeofthehawk.org. 964-7874.
n Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce: at 24 Front St., Exeter, will hold its Annual Wine Tasting "Toast to the Coast" with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 13. The event will be held at the Ashworth by the Sea, 295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Information: 772-2411, www.exeterarea.org, or 926-8718.
n luau lunch: featuring baked ham, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at the Kittery Community Center. The cost is $8 per person and $2 if over 60 years old. (207) 439-3800.
n Dr. John Gallant: of Gallant Family Chiropractic Center will be hosting an event for parents on how to keep your children healthy. The Parent Connection event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at 276 US Rte 1, Ste B, in York, Maine. Join Dr. John Gallant in this informal parent support meeting to learn about solutions for ear infections, colic, ADD/ADHD, asthma, allergies, bed wetting, etc. If after the talk you would like to have your child evaluated you can write a check to a local charity. Dr. John Gallant gives back to our community by donating to local charities. During the month of May, when you write a check for $10 to BIRCHTREE CENTER to help in the fight of stopping Autism, your child will receive a chiropractic examination, and a private consultation to discuss the results with Dr. John all at NO CHARGE. All checks will be sent in on Friday, May 28. Your donation will help fight Autism and give you an opportunity to ask specific questions about your body and how chiropractic can help you. To learn more about the true cause of childhood illnesses and how you can help them live happier and healthier lives, call (207) 363-7323 to reserve your seat. Donations can be left at the office at the time of your visit.
n Writing Workshop: NH Romance Writers Spring Fling will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 14 and 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Sherator Harborside Hotel, Portsmouth. There will be twelve workshops on Saturday to benefit all writers...; from multi-published to those new to the craft. Our luncheon speaker is Rita Award Winner, Kristan Higgins. We also have a pre-conference workshop on Friday night with NY Times bestselling author Lara Adrian. The weekend concludes on Saturday night with a book fair and book signings with fourteen authors from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The workshops are open to writers of all genres, but seating is limited. Registration closes on May 1. A full list of workshops and FAQs are listed on our Web site: http://www.nhrwa.com/events.html. Cost: Friday pre-conference workshop: $15. Saturday workshops: $90 (includes breakfast buffet and lunch). Book Fair: FREE and open to the public. E-mail: registration@nhrwa.com, www.nhrwa.com.
n seacoast community chorus: "Pops" concert at 8 p.m. Friday, May 14 at Dover First Parish Church (218 Central Ave.) and again at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at York First Parish Church (York Street, York Village). Music from hit shows "Mamma Mia" and "Wicked" will be performed with songs from "Phantom," "Sweet Charity," the "Wiz," "Oliver," and more. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Information: (207) 363-5833, www.SCCSings.com.
n BreastCancerStories.org: a local nonprofit organization that provides people affected by breast cancer with an online support environment, is holding the second annual "I Survived Breast Cancer and All I Got Was This Lousy T-shirt" comedy event featuring famed comedians Becky Blaney and Jimmy Dunn on Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at The Music Hall in Portsmouth. The event, hosted by a three-time breast cancer survivor Joanne Dodge, is a comedy show designed to celebrate survivorship and to raise funds for the non-profit BreastCancerStories.org and its new My Breast Cancer Support program. Tickets are now on sale for $25 general admission or $50 to attend a VIP reception at 6:30 p.m. before the show in The Music Hall's newly renovated Founders Lobby. The reception will include a silent auction and will feature wine, cheese and chocolate tasting and light appetizers. A cash bar will be available. For information on the event and registration, go to www.BreastCancerStories.org/comedy or contact Executive Director Wendy McCoole, at wendy@breastcancerstories.org or 759-5640.
n "sunflower illusions" workshop: will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at Portsmouth Fabric Company, 112 Penhallow St., Portsmouth. Cost: $75. 436-6343, www.portsmouthfabric.com.
n Poqillay Causi! (The Play of Life): Saturday, May 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. For more than 20 years Carl A. Hyatt has explored consciousness studies, energetic practices and the shamanic traditions of diverse cultures around the world. He has journeyed in Africa, Europe, North and South America, connecting with their sacred sites and learning firsthand from the shamanic wisdom keepers of those lands. Join us as we explore ways of joyfully opening to that ever present and ever generous, Source of Life. Please bring water and a bag lunch and dress comfortably. Hyatt is a photographer whose work is in private collections around the world and major museums in the United States. The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian has a collection of his images which document the people and rituals of Peru. The cost is $75. Preregistration is required by calling 964-7874. www.eyeofthehawk.org.
n the 2nd Annual Bobcat Bolt 5K/10K and Oyster River Festival: will be held Saturday, May 15, presented by Gault Builders. (www.GaultBuilders.com) The Bobcat Bolt and the Oyster River Festival are part of the larger goal to bring the Seacoast area together and celebrate our community with live music, sport and food. The 5K and 10K races are USA Track & Field sanctioned and certified. All proceeds will benefit The Oyster River Teen Initiative in honor of Durham brothers, Joshua and Nathan Hardy. U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen will kick-off the race at Oyster River High School at 8 a.m. on May 15. Registration is $35 and can be completed online at www.bobcatbolt.com. Prizes will be awarded to men and women in both distances. Following the race the 2nd annual Oyster River Festival will commence with live music, art exhibitions, and food vendors on-site.
n New Castle Church Guild: Spring Yard and Rummage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the New Castle Congregational Church on Main Street (Rt. 1B) in New Castle. There will be a bake table, gently used clothing, collectibles, books, white elephants, appliances and rummage. Refreshments: coffee, drinks, hot dogs. Rain or Shine! Information: contact Ann at 430-4428.
n The Friends of the Weeks Public Library: has scheduled its largest fund-raiser of the year, the Plant and Bake Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Greenland Central School. A Sneak Preview Night from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 14. Master Gardener John Sammel will be available to answer gardening questions on Saturday during the sale from 10 a.m. to noon. In recent years, Master Gardener John Sammel has provided the leadership and the labor to maintain the historically correct gardens at the Weeks Brick House Gardens. Anyone wishing to donate baked items may drop them off at the school prior to 8:30 a.m. on that Saturday morning. 769-7098.
n Leadership Presence: The Equine Experience — What can horses teach us about leadership?, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, May 15 at Tuckaway Farm in Lee. No previous experience is needed as participants will not be riding. The program is offered by Pam McPhee, director of the Browne Center for Innovative Learning, and Judy Ringer, founder of Portsmouth Aikido and Power & Presence Training, capitalizing on concepts from the martial arts and horsemanship. Anyone interested in developing his or her leadership capacity will benefit. The day will provide a great place to learn about yourself by inviting a horse to be your guide. For more information, or to register for the event, please visit http://equineleadership.eventbrite.com.
n Choose to Improve Your Writing Skills!: Seacoast Writers Association Conference Features Union Leader's John Clayton and more from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the McConnell Center, 61 Locust St., Dover. His presentation is titled "A Life Sentence." Clayton also presents an afternoon non-fiction workshop, Column as You See 'em. Other afternoon workshops are Flash Fiction, with award-winning short-short story writer Carla Gericke. Poetry: Be Your Own Editor — The Art of Revision, with poet, editor, and composer John-Michael Albert. Everything you Wanted to Know About Copyright Law But Were Afraid to Ask with Matt Saunders, an attorney specializing in intellectual property law. Contest winners to be announced. Early registration before May 1 is $45 for SWA members, $60 for non-members, and $40 for first-time registrants. After May 1, registration is $55 for members and $70 for non-members. Price includes a continental breakfast, coffee break, and lunch, all catered by Green Bean. For further information and a registration form, go to www.seacoastwritersassociation.org, contact Michael Wade, registrar, at beekah@comcast.net, 778-8182, or send a SASE to Michael Wade, 9 Brookside Drive, Stratham, NH 03885.
n family luau dance: will be held Saturday, May 15 at the Kittery Recreation Center. Register by May 3. There will be a winning family best-dressed award. Dress as you like or wear your shorts, flip-flops, grass skirts, Hawaiian tops. Family fee: $15 in advance or $20 at the door. This event will need a number of advance sales to hold the event. (207) 439-3800.
n york Beach Scrapbook Retreat: will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16 at the Anchorage Inn, 265 Long Beach Ave. York, Maine. Contact Stacy Olson at (781) 837-0483 or e-mail at scrapwithstacy@verizon.net for more information. Pre-registration is required and filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
n The Music Hall Presents: "Intimately Yours: The Saw Doctors" at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 16. Tickets are $33, $28, and can be purchased at The Music Hall box office at 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, at 436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org.
n strathspey and reel society of new hampshire: who seek to preserve and promote Scottish culture through the playing of traditional Scottish music, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16 in the Levenson Room at Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave. Free and open to the public. 427-1540, www.cityofportsmouth.com/library.
n 14th Annual Seacoast AIDS Walk: To Benefit AIDS Response Seacoast, will be held Sunday, May 16. The scenic downtown walk will begin and end at Portsmouth City Hall. Registration and entertainment will start at noon with the Walk scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The following businesses will be sponsoring the 2010 Seacoast AIDS Walk: Stonewall Kitchen, Bottomline Technologies and Liberty Mutual Group. In addition, Tom Kaufhold, the Seacoast AIDS Walk co-chair has acknowledged that there will once again be food and music at the event. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to register online at www.aidsresponse.org.
n Backyard Chicken Raising: from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. Dave Cafaro of the Mary M B Wakefield Charitable Trust will provide an overview of basic backyard chicken-keeping. Dave, a former zoo keeper at Roger Williams Park Zoo, will be discussing husbandry, shelter, feed and other information needed to start you off on your own backyard chicken adventure. The cost is $25. Preregistration is required by calling 964-7874. www.eyeofthehawk.org, 964-7874.
n SEACOAST CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT: will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at Community Church of Durham, Main Street. The chorus will present excerpts from 'Petite Messe Solennelle' by Gioachino Rossini. Suggested donation is $5.
n seacoast community chorus: "Pops" concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at York First Parish Church (York Street, York Village). Music from hit shows "Mamma Mia" and "Wicked" will be performed with songs from "Phantom," "Sweet Charity," the "Wiz," "Oliver," and more. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Information: (207) 363-5833, www.SCCSings.com.
n Multi-Family Yardsale: to benefit Kittery's Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Team will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16 in the parking lot of Beach Pea Bakery at 53 State Road, Kittery, Maine. Tons of great stuff for children and adults! Proceeds will send two teams of kids to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Michigan at the end of May. For more information, e-mail Sarah Brown at sarah@greenalliance.biz.
n aarp driver safety class: will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 19 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH), 333 Borthwick Ave. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Scholarship available through PRH (based on income). Call PRH Case Management Dept. at 433-4019. Class registration: Tom Vaccaro at 332-4882. Upcoming dates: June 8 and 9, 1-5 p.m. at Wentworth Connections, Portsmouth. Aug. 9 and 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at PRH.
n Financial Peace University (FPU): the 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey, has helped more than one million families positively change their financial future. FPU classes will be held in Portsmouth at Seacoast Community Church located at 397 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth. The classes will begin Tuesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Contact Boyd Stevens at 436-8623 for more information or to register. The program is made up of 13 life-changing lessons taught by Dave on DVD. Each class participant needs a kit. Special rates are routinely available online at www.daveramsey.com or by calling (888) 227-3223. Included in the cost of the kit is a lifetime family membership to FPU, allowing the participant to return to any class at anytime for a refresher course. The kit also includes an FPU workbook, an FPU envelope system, 13 audio lessons, bonus CD, budgeting forms, debit card holders, and Ramsey's best-selling book, "Financial Peace." Visit www.daveramsey.com to locate the nearest class.
n kittery fire department centennial: and free public training. Tuesday, May 18 at 7 p.m.: Fire extinguisher use with training by KFD. Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m.: Electrical safety in the home with training by Central Maine Power. Thursday, May 20 at 6 p.m.: Power tool safety — chainsaws, generators, homeowner's tools, trained by Eliot Agway). Friday, May 21 at 6 p.m.: Heating safety — wood and pellet stoves, chimney safety, training by Chestnut Hill Chimney. Saturday, May 22: Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. Sunday, May 23: Kittery Fire Association 5K walk and run at 9 a.m., Kid's Run at 8:15 a.m. (register online at www.kittery5k.com. All activities held at Gorges Road Fire Station in Kittery, Maine. Educational sessions Wednesday through Friday are free and snacks provided. Donation for pancake breakfast is $5. Run is $15 for registration before May 1, $20 after May 1. Kid's run is free. (207) 339-9125.
n fresh start: Smoking Cessation Classes: will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. May 19 and 26 at Martin's Point Health Care, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. Free. Registration not required. Facilitated by a health educator. (800) 260-6681.
n diabetes support group: will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. May 19 and June 16 at Martin's Point Health Care, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. Receive up-to-date information and support to help you deal with this chronic illness. Registration not required. Facilitated by Wendy Drew, RN, BSN, CDE. Free to all people with diabetes and their families. (800) 260-6681.
n healthy food, healthy weight: a free cooking and nutrition series open to all and offered through the UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections and the Seacoast Family Food Pantry. Sessions include group discussion, recipe exchange, weekly topics (dieting myths, staying active, portion control, personalizing your plan, making calories count), demonstrations and an optional weigh-in: Dates: May 19, 26; June 9, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. at 7 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth City Hall Complex. Register: contact Diane Giese, Seacoast Food Pantry at 436-6161.
n art show featuring the paintings of Seacoast artist Frannie Loren Schwab: will be on exhibit in Webster at Rye through May. A reception for the artist will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 in Webster's South Solarium. For further information, contact Kerry Robertson at Webster at Rye at 379-1503 or krobertson@websteratrye.com or flschwab@earthlink.net.
n The Music Hall Presents: Scene@Five: The Super Secret Project Masterminds of the viral video phenomenon Granite State of Mind at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 22. General admission tickets are $10 ($8 members)and are now on sale at 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, online at www.themusichall.org, or by calling 436-2400. Owing to the anticipated demand, The Music Hall has decided to move the show upstairs into the 900-seat auditorium and move it later to 7 p.m. As always, the Founders Lobby Lounge will open at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 pm, and there will be a Meet + Greet in the Founders Lobby after the show.
n Dog Flu Vaccination Clinic: to Benefit NATIONAL CANINE group will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22 at the Animal Health Center, 66 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester. Vaccinating dogs against the canine influenza virus, H3N8 (dog flu) to raise funds for NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, including Canines for Combat Veterans (www.neads.org). Suggested donation of $40 covers initial two-dose vaccination for this highly contagious disease (www.doginfluenza.com). Walk-ins accepted. Call 332-3358 for more information or visit www.animalhealthcenternh.com.
n The annual Old York Garden Club Plant Sale: will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22 at the Grant House in Goodrich Park, 200 US Route One, York, Maine. Hundreds of plants, mostly perennial flowering species grown in club members' gardens, select garden ornaments and plants from local nurseries will be available for sale at bargain prices. The Silent Auction of Choice Plants will run from 9 to 11a.m., with select, rare and unusual perennials going to top bidders. Many regional nurseries, public gardens and individual gardeners have donated plants for the Silent Auction: Coastal Landscaping in York; Wentworth Garden's in Somersworth; Estabrook's Farm & Gardens in Yarmouth; Blackrock Farm, Wallingford Farm and Snug Harbor in Kennbunkport, Me.; Skillen's Nursery in Falmouth, Me; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Me; York's Hardy Rhododendrons, Bath, Me; Rolling Green in Greenland; Fox Hill Lilac Nursery, Brunswick, Me. and Churchill's Nursery in Exeter, are among those who have contributed to date. The sale will be held rain or shine and there is plenty of free parking.
n "Registration is open for the Kittery Fire Association: fourth annual 5K Run and Walk will be held Sunday, May 23. Registration at 9 a.m. Please go to www.kittery5k.com to register. The early bird race entry fee of $15 ends on April 30 but you can register online until Thursday, May 20 for $20. We will be running and walking along the waterfront again in beautiful Coastal Kittery. The Kittery Fire Association is a volunteer organization of firefighters that supports the Fire Department. We also support community activities such as fund raisers, parades, education, and local scholarships. This year there will also be a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Kittery Fire Association on Saturday, May 22 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Donation is $5 for the breakfast and you can register for the Annual 5K Run and Walk at that time. Detailed information is as follows: Online registration is now open at www.kittery5k.com. Paper registration forms can be printed from that Web site also until May 1. The first 150 registrants will receive a free shirt. Registration fee is $15 before May 1, $20 after May 1. Children under 12 years may walk free of charge. Pets and strollers are welcome. There will be gift certificate awards for age categories by gender. New category this year - fastest stroller! Fastest Firefighter Awards! New category for team registrations and fund-raising. Each team consists of three or more members. Teams can sign up as one group online or you can sign up individually and submit the names on race day. Full information for teams at www.kittery5k.com/registration. Door prizes and awards will be awarded after the event. Kids Run at 8:15 a.m. There is no need for children to sign up in advance. Detailed registration information will be posted as the event approaches at www.kittery5k.com. For more information please also contact the race director at kittery5k@hotmail.com. Volunteers are appreciated and can contact the race director.
n MINDFULNESS INTRODUCTORY DROP-IN CLASSES: A series of drop-in classes in mindfulness and mindfulness-based practices is being offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in May from 5:30 to 6:50 p.m. Combining didactic and experiential components, these classes are designed to introduce participants to a practice that has gained wide attention for its effectiveness in training people to manage the conditions that cause stress, anxiety, unhappiness, and suffering in their lives. There is no registration required and fees are by donation only. Meetings will be led by Jeannine Jacques, MSW, in her office at 5 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Building 5, Suite 201, Portsmouth. For information, call Jacques at 433-7596 or just show up.
n SCORE, workshop: on How to Start or Grow a Small Business, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at 195 Commerce Way, Portsmouth. Sponsored by TD Bank. Subjects covered include: How to research your idea. Forms of business organization. How to prepare a business plan. Cash flow planning and financial reports. Ways to finance your business. Discuss the details of how to start or grow your business with experienced executives and obtain valuable tools and reference materials to assist you. The cost of the workshop is $30 each individual, $20 each for groups of two or more, materials included. For information or to reserve a seat, call SCORE at 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.
n Dr. Sherlock Holmes: presented by Professor James Krasner of UNH on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Weeks Public Library in Greenland. This talk offers insights into the relationship between doctors and detectives by examining Sherlock Holmes in the context of Doyle's medical writings. Medicine and Mystery Fans of the popular television show "House" know that it is based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. They may not know how important the medical profession was to the first great detective. Doyle was himself a doctor, and he modeled Holmes on his medical school professor Dr. Joseph Bell. Holmes' detection is based on medical diagnostics, and mystery writing became popular just as modern medicine was becoming established. This free program was arranged through the University of New Hampshire's Speakers Bureau. The Weeks Public Library is located at 36 Post Road, Route 151, in Greenland, two doors down from the Greenland Central School. For information on this and all library programs, call 436-8548 or visit www.weekslibrary.org.
n The Kittery Republican Committee: will be hosting a Candidates Night Tuesday, May 25 at the Kittery Estates in Kittery Maine. All the major gubernatorial candidates will be speaking as well as candidates for Congress and the Maine State Senate and House.
n fresh start: Smoking Cessation Class: will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. May 26 at Martin's Point Health Care, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. Free. Registration not required. Facilitated by a health educator. (800) 260-6681.
n healthy food, healthy weight: a free cooking and nutrition series open to all and offered through the UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections and the Seacoast Family Food Pantry. Sessions include group discussion, recipe exchange, weekly topics (dieting myths, staying active, portion control, personalizing your plan, making calories count), demonstrations and an optional weigh-in: Dates: May 26; June 9, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. at 7 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth City Hall Complex. Register: contact Diane Giese, Seacoast Food Pantry at 436-6161.
n Harbourside Garden Club: plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. until sold out on Saturday, May 29 at the Lion's Club, Route 1, Kittery, Maine. At the sale, you'll not only find wonderful plants, but tempting slightly-used cookbooks, full of inspiration, a white elephant booth with seductive treasures, and a scrumptious bake-sale table. The plants are locally grown, freshly dug, local specimens, hardy and vibrant and thrive in our garden zones and in our climate. They sell out FAST, so come early for the best selections and the colors.
n 18th Annual Richie Golf Tourney: to benefit The Richie McFarland Children's Center , will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at The Ledges Golf Club, One Ledges Drive, York, Maine. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The fee is $150 per player or $600 for a foursome and includes green fee, cart, gift bag, boxed lunch and dinner buffet. Many raffle prizes will be available along with a live auction during dinner. There will be contests throughout the day including Beat the Pro, Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin and Hole in One. For information: www.richiemcfarland.org, e-mail: jcarbonneau@richiemcfarland.org, 778-8193. www.ledgesgolf.com.
n Honor Your Home presents: "Two Home Owners and an Auditor"from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5 at Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne Park, Rye. Learn how others "buttoned up" their homes and what an auditor can teach you about your home. The other Saturday programs are July 10 ("Take the New England Carbon Challenge"), Aug. 7 ("Renewable Energy Credits") and Sept.11 ("Local foods, farming and sustainable practices").
n The MAINE FIBER FROLIC: will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 at the Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, Maine. The Fiber Frolic celebrates its 10th anniversary this year — a family-oriented celebration of fiber animals and the fiber arts — spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting and rug-hooking. Attractions include hundreds of animals, workshops, demonstrations, free lectures, and products for all ages to enjoy. Special events include herding dog demonstrations, sheering demonstrations, kids' activities throughout the weekend, the Maine Llama Drill Team Parade, and youth goat, llama and sheep shows, fleece show. Produced by the Maine Alpaca Association, Maine Llama Asociation, Maine Sheep Breeders Association and Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association. Admission $4/person, $2/seniors, children under 12 free. www.fiberfrolic.com, or (207) 688-4208. Please note that this year the gates will open an hour earlier in the morning than in previous years.
n healthy food, healthy weight: a free cooking and nutrition series open to all and offered through the UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections and the Seacoast Family Food Pantry. Sessions include group discussion, recipe exchange, weekly topics (dieting myths, staying active, portion control, personalizing your plan, making calories count), demonstrations and an optional weigh-in, June 9, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. at 7 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth City Hall Complex. Register: contact Diane Giese, Seacoast Food Pantry at 436-6161.
n historic tours of the music hall: will be held every other Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 9, and 23; July 7 and 21; and Aug. 4 and 18. Tour tickets are $6 ($5 members) and can be purchased the day of the tour at 28 Chestnut St., in advance at www.themusichall.org or the box office at 436-2400. Box office hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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n Drive to End Homelessness golf tournament: will be held at The Links at Outlook in South Berwick, Maine on June 11. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start to follow at 1 p.m. Tickets are $125 per player and include greens fees and dinner. The annual charity event will also feature various prizes as well as a silent auction and raffle with items ranging from local artwork to gift certificates to area shops and restaurants. For more information or to become a sponsor, visit www.endhomelessness.golf.reg.com or e-mail info@fairtide.org. Sponsored by Fair Tide.
n matthew abelson: an accomplished and innovative hammered dulcimer player, will perform a variety of music from American roots to classical and Renaissance at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12 in the Levenson Room of Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave. Free and open to the public.
n herbie hancock: the Multi-Grammy Award-winning modern music icon, will make his Portsmouth premiere at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. Tickets are $90, $75 and may be purchased at the Music Hall box office, at 436-2400, or at www.themusichall.org.
n diabetes support group: will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. June 16 at Martin's Point Health Care, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. Receive up-to-date information and support to help you deal with this chronic illness. Registration not required. Facilitated by Wendy Drew, RN, BSN, CDE. Free to all people with diabetes and their families. (800) 260-6681.
n The York County Retired Educators: has reserved center balcony seats for the Boston Pops show of "Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies" on June 16 at 8 p.m. The cost of $77 includes transportation, tickets, all taxes and tips. Reserve your seat by sending your check payable to Freda Weaver, P.O. Box 91 York, Me. 03909 before April 5. For information contact Freda at (207) 363-4763, Fern at (207) 361-4270 or Rita at (207) 324-3543.
n carfit: will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital parking lot. This is a community-based program that provides the opportunity to assess the older drivers fit with their vehicle and provide safety information to seniors in a non-threatening arena. Sponsored by Seniors Count and PHR. Reservations are suggested. To schedule your 20-minute appointment, call Cindi Shanley at Wentworth Connections at 430-0070, ext. 105.
n father's day: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the Children's Museum of NH, 6 Washington St., Dover. All fathers and grandfathers admitted free with special gift-making activity available for kids. Call 742-2002.
n The 1st Father's Day 5K Run: will be held at Margaritas Restaurant in Dover on Sunday, June 20 at 8:30 a.m. The event, which raises funds for the Avis Goodwin Community Health Center is presented by Margaritas Restaurant and Homewood Suites of Dover, with proceeds going toward the under and uninsured patients of Strafford County. For information on how to participate or sponsor this event, call Renee at 516-2566 or www.avisgoodwinchc.org.
n managing your blood pressure: 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 23 at Martin's Point Health Care, 161 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. Participants will learn how to monitor their blood pressure at home and will receive their own digital monitor. Self-management strategies for diet, stress management, and exercise will be covered. Registration required. Cost is $50. (800) 260-6681.
n the afro-cuban all stars: will appear at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. Tickets are $39, $28 and may be purchased at the Music Hall, at 436-2400, or at www.themusichall.org.
n joan armatrading: will appear at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11 at the Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. Tickets are $57, $45 and may be purchased at the Music Hall, at 436-2400, or at www.themusichall.org.
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n The Youth Enrichment Center :at The Hilton-Winn Farm located at 189 Ogunquit Road in Cape Neddick, Maine is offering Summer Fun Programs at the farm. Ages 4-12 are welcome. Nature-based environmental programs. Explore, learn and have fun! July 12-29. Summer Fun Programs also offered for children on the Autism Spectrum from August 2-5. Please call Nancy Breen at (207) 361-1398 for questions or e-mail nbreen@hilton-winnfarm.org or www.hilton-winnfarm.org for further details.
n an evening with joan baez: will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, July 23 at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. Tickets go on sale to members at noon Saturday, May 8, and on sale to the public at noon Saturday, May 22. Tickets are $48 and $64 and can be purchased at The Music Hall box office, by phone at 436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org.
n annual teddy bear clinic: 10 a.m. to noon, and Tea Party from noon to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11 at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed pal for a health checkup with volunteer health professionals, followed by a tea party with healthy snacks. Adults and children $8, seniors $7, and children under 1, free. Call 742-2002.
n jonny lang: Award-winning blues guitarist/singer from Fargo, N.D., makes his Music Hall debut touring behind his latest CD, "Live at the Ryman," an electrifying live performance taped at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. (former home of the Grand Ole Opry), at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Tickets are $62, $49 and may be purchased at the Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., 436-2400, or www.themusichall.org.
n the children's museum of new hampshire: Will celebrate its 27th birthday with a full day of festivities, party games and treats from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Museum, 6 Washington St., Dover. Adults and children $8, seniors $7, and children under 1, free. Call 742-2002.
n not-so-spooky spectacular: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover. Kids are invited to come in costume for a seasonal celebration that's only slightly scary. Tour the museum's decorated Bat Cave, go trick-or-treating throughout the museum and try super science experiments with the Wacky Scientist. Adults and children $8, seniors $7, children under 1, free. Call 742-2002.
n family new year's eve celebration: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover. Ring in 2011 with the whole family, featuring several "countdowns to midnight" with glitter ball drop, noisemakers, party hats and ginger ale toasts. Adults and children $8, seniors $7, and children under 1, free. Call 742-2002.


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Locke And Key: The Best Story You're Not Reading
May 10, 2019 January 14, 2014 by Gnarsh
Locke and Key by Joe Hill with artwork by Gabriel Rodriguez is, simply put, one of the best stories I've ever read. Not just graphic novels; stories, period. Combined with the fabulous artwork, there's plenty to love here for everyone from comic and graphic novel devotee's to those who may normally shy away from them. There are plenty of elements of horror and the fantastic here, but really, it defies genre tropes and will be enjoyed by anyone who loves a good story.
The tale begins when the Locke family moves back to their family home with their now-single mother after the brutal murder of their father. The Locke family mansion is located in the town of Lovecraft, so you know already there's foul deeds afoot. The three Locke kids, Tyler, Kinsey and Bode, discover that there are keys that have special powers. The first key Bode finds opens the ghost door, allowing him to leave his body behind and float around the grounds unseen in spirit form. There are many other keys to be found, along with the rich and detailed history of their making and the ancestry of the Locke family going back generations.
For those who don't know, Joe Hill is one of Stephen King's sons (Hill is his middle name), and the one whose style most resembles his father's. He has the imagination and taste for horror his dad is famous for. However, he tends to be darker, and more hip in a modern sense. You can tell he loves pulp culture and infuses that into his work. There's even a Calvin and Hobbes-themed issue, which is told from the point of view of the youngest Locke family member, Bode. You can tell he's having fun, even in the stories darkest moments, which, believe me, are many.
Locke and Key is a story structured in three acts. Each act is comprised of two six-issue storylines. This makes for what will be a total of six graphic novels. Currently only the first five are available in graphic novel form, with the sixth due out this year. I read the first five graphic novels on my Amazon Kindle, and then, unable to wait to find out how the story ends (you won't be able to either, trust me), I read the final issues on the Comixology app for my phone.
The story is incredibly well told, with a tight plot that makes sense and flows with plenty of turns and surprises from beginning to end, but what really makes this story stand out are the characters. This series is populated with believable, sympathetic and interesting people that keep you hooked into the storyline. Not only are the Locke family characters well developed, but the supporting cast also makes the story come alive. I found myself caring a lot for the minor as well as the major characters. And the villain. Sympathetic and not, loved and hated, all at the same time. The Locke family and friends have a great nemesis whose darkness allows them to shine.
If you're like me, a weak ending can mess up a whole story. Don't fear from Locke and Key; the ending is perfect, and I say that as someone who rarely thinks endings are done this well.
What's next for Locke and Key? There was a pilot filmed for Fox but, due to studio issues, the television series wasn't picked up. Sony has acquired the rights to make the story and is working on developing it into a trilogy of movies. There is still some legal-action hold up between the unaired pilot and the movie, but here's to hoping this story makes the jump to the big screen!
Don't just take my word for it: go and pick up "Welcome to Lovecraft" for yourself. I'm betting that, like me, you won't be able to stop until you've read them all.
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So while Jaime and I wish that we were attached at the hip, rather than just attached at the heart, geography keeps our love affair long distance. The next best thing was throwing nearly identical craft workshops in our respective cities.
Yes, her handsome husband was there kid-wrangling and lending a crafty hand. Swoon.
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11 Best Rural Places to Live in South Carolina
September 15, 2022 Dan K. Retirement Locations
What attracts people to live in rural areas? They usually find a lower cost of living, especially lower home costs than in urban or metropolitan areas. For those who want to spread out on the land with wide-open spaces and lots of acreage, rural areas offer the opportunities to purchase larger pieces of property, accompanied by privacy and greater distance between neighbors than in cities. So what are the best rural places to live in South Carolina? – Read on to see our top 11 locations.
Rural residents extol the sense of community and relaxed lifestyle of rural living. For those who want to raise animals and grow large gardens and even crops, especially with the idea of living sustainability, rural areas are the way to go.
While the downsides include greater distance to hospitals and schools, unreliable Internet services, as well as fewer big-box stores, entertainment outlets, and job opportunities, rural folks often find that less pollution, peace and quiet, and lower crime rates outweigh city conveniences.
South Carolina ranks 17th in the United States for percentage of rural area, with 34 percent of its land classified as rural. According to a website published by a South Carolina real-estate developer, 59 percent of Americans looking for a change choose South Carolina.
Why? Reasons include gorgeous scenic areas with accompanying outdoor activities, a mild climate, low gas and property taxes, accessible coastline, low statewide crime rate, historical heritage (along with arts and culture), and topography ranging from mountains to lakes to coastal beaches. Those looking for a new place to live often seek South Carolina's less tangible assets, such as Southern hospitality. Thus, several South Carolina rural towns are considered among the best places to live.
Top Rural Towns to Call Home in South Carolina
1. Due West
With mentions on several "best rural towns" lists and Due West's slogan, "Nothing finer in Carolina," the town is a promising haven for those seeking rural life. The town's location in the foothills of South Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains makes it a beautiful place to live, yet close to shopping, healthcare, and restaurants. The nearest large city is Greenville, 44 miles away; nearest hospital is in Abbeville, 12 miles away.
Founded in 1789, Due West is home to Erskine College and Seminary, which enhances the town's cultural life with plays, concerts, lectures, and athletic events. On the Erskine campus is Bowie Arts Center, containing permanent collections of antique furniture, porcelain, cut glass and clocks, musical instruments, and period rooms. Due West hosts a spring festival annually. The town boasts a relatively low crime rate and cost of living and offers a variety of housing options at a wide range of price points.
2. McClellanville
Also mentioned on several "best of" lists, McClellanville is described as "a picturesque situation of pines, palmettos and live oaks opening onto a great sweep of salt marsh broken by a network of tidal creeks" on the town's website. The description refers to the town's location on the edge of the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge (assessible by boat).
You'll find numerous kayak opportunities nearby. Close to the coast, the town boasts a rich history. McClellanville's seclusion is a significant draw. The closest large city to McClellanville is Charleston, 39.4 miles away. Myrtle Beach is about an hour away in the opposite direction. The closest hospital is in Mt. Pleasant, 34 miles away. Though the town's cost of living is not significantly lower than average, the crime rate is relatively low.
3. Peak
This historic town is minuscule, both in population and geographic size. As the subject of an article titled "Why Everyone In South Carolina Should Visit This One Tiny Town," Peak was described as a "picturesque mountain community."
The town was founded in 1855 as a railway stop and has several historic buildings. Its location near the Broad River affords beautiful, scenic views. Peak doesn't have much of a downtown, so you'll have to do a bit of driving for shopping and entertainment. The closest large city to Peak is Columbia, 25 miles away. Area schools are said to be excellent and the cost of living low.
The closest hospital is Newberry County Memorial Hospital, about 19 miles away.
4. Blackville
Residing along the South Carolina Heritage Corridor, Blackville is replete with corn fields, pastures, and barns. Like Peak, the town was founded as a railway stop. Locals and tourists stop to fill their water bottles from God's Acre Healing Springs, an artesian well.
Blackville is home to Discovery Center, offering hands-on features highlighting the region's historical connection to the railroad and agricultural industries. The town is also known for its wonderful climate and natural beauty.
Blackville is about equally close to large cities Augusta, GA, and Columbia, SC – both are roughly 50 miles away. While Blackville has a couple of its own medical centers, the nearest hospital is Barnwell County Hospital in Barnwell, about 7 miles away.
5. Pamplico
With a reputation for a low crime rate, good Internet service, accessible healthcare, and low real-estate prices, Pamplico was historically one of the state's largest tobacco markets, especially during the 1950s and 1960s.
As described by the town's website, "Pamplico is now a quiet rural town that is home to one of the area's finest school districts." The town boasts annual events like a Christmas parade, a classic car show, and Cypress Festival.
Residents cite its close community feel. The closest large city is Florence, about 20 miles away, where the nearest hospitals, like MUSC Health Florence Medical Center (16 miles), also are.
6. Woodruff
"Where time is well spent" is Woodruff's motto. Blending the small-town charm of a historic mill village with the growing presence of multi-use trails, walkable sidewalks, shops, restaurants, antique stores, and salons, Woodruff also boasts a relatively low crime rate, adequate Internet services, good schools, and healthcare options.
Real estate prices cover a diverse range. Attractions include McKinney Park, Woodruff Greenway Trail, and Disk Golf Course, along with restaurants and shops with handcrafted goods and unique gifts. Also popular are luxurious downtown salons and a spa. The site Citytistics notes, "Living in Woodruff has a suburban feel, which can be nice for families looking for more space than larger densely packed cities for the money and a good area to raise children." The nearest large city is Spartanburg, about 17 miles away.
The closest hospital is Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital, 15 miles away in Simpsonville.
7. Chesterfield
As a town that is both old (the courthouse was built in 1785) and historic, Chesterfield boasts beautiful vintage 19th-century architecture. The town's website lists local amenities, such as the Chesterfield Family YMCA, with pool, gymnasium, fitness and exercise classes, afterschool care and teamed sports.
Local parks offer tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, and walking trails. Chesterfield, not far from the North Carolina border, offers several annual community events, such as a Sand Blast Rally, Easter egg hunt, Fall Fest, Veteran's Day parade, and Christmas tree lighting.
At about an hour away, Florence is the closest large city to Chesterfield. FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Rockingham, NC, is the nearest hospital at 29 miles away.
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8. Walhalla
Like Chesterfield, Walhalla is in upstate South Carolina (the northwest corner), close to the North Carolina border – and it's also not far from the Georgia border to the west. The town possesses the rich heritage you'd expect for a municipality founded in 1850.
The town's motto, "Main street to the Mountains," refers to its location in the shadows of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. As the town's website states, "Walhalla has all the necessary components for quintessential southern charm."
Hikers find Walhalla one of the last South Carolina cities to stop in before they trek into the mountains. Hiking trails, scenic drives, and local attractions are the name of the game in this town known for day trips to places like Lake Jocassee and Highlands, NC.
You'll also find mountain-biking trails, numerous waterfalls, Stumphouse Tunnel, the Chattooga River, Clemson University, and more nearby.
Residents appreciate a relatively low crime rate, good Internet, and healthcare options here. The nearest large city is Greenville, 46 miles away.
The nearest hospital is Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, just 7.2 miles away.
With a population of more than 13,000, Beaufort is the largest municipality on this list and also the most tourism-driven, largely because of its location on Port Royal Island, one of South Carolina's coastal Sea Islands.
Beaufort is known for antebellum mansions, especially in the downtown historic district, as well as winding, historic streets framed by natural foliage and centuries-old, moss-draped live oak trees. Beaufort offers beaches and marinas, stunning scenic beauty, and culture and cuisine. Kayaking on the unique waterways is popular.
The cost of living here is slightly lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 16 percent lower.
Given its population and island location, it's not unexpected that Beaufort has its own hospital, Beaufort Memorial.
The closest big city to Beaufort is actually in Georgia – Savannah (about 43 miles) – and Beaufort is also near Hilton Head Island (34.8) miles, as well as about 60 miles from Charleston.
10. Reidville
Offering a vintage feel, Reidville is home to several historic homes and buildings from the 19th century. The site Niche, which gathers date on places to live, calls the town "one of the best places to live in South Carolina."
A major attraction is housing costs 15 percent lower than the national average. Reidville offers Tyger River Park, an expansive baseball and softball tournament facility with 12 fields, a championship stadium and extras such as walking trail, disc golf course, outdoor fitness equipment, batting cages, picnic area, and splash pad.
The town is an easy commute to more populous areas likely to provide job opportunities. The closest city to Reidville is Spartanburg, about 13 miles away, and Reidville is also about 20 miles from Greenville, twice the size of Spartanburg.
The closest hospital, Spartanburg Regional Health System, is a comforting 8.4 miles away.
11. Briarcliffe Acres
For those who want to be near the beach but away from the city atmosphere and crowds, Briarcliffe Acres is worth considering. A Myrtle Beach website notes, "Hidden from the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach is the beautiful community of Briarcliffe Acres."
A tree line and brick gates muffle highway noise, and the community offers its own private beach. The town is just 5.3 miles from North Myrtle Beach and about 12 miles from Myrtle Beach, thus conveniently close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.
The nearest hospital, Aware Med Institute, is very close – 1.2 miles. With the beach location of Briarcliffe Acres comes higher housing costs than in many rural South Carolina towns.
Commonalities among the nine rural towns listed here include scenic, beauty, history, community spirit, and in most cases, a significantly lower cost of living than in urban areas. All are worthy of consideration as a place to fulfill your rural-living dreams.
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This article is a literature survey on the fabrication of novel H2 sensors based on titania nano-tubes prepared using anodization and annealed in an oxygen atmosphere. The as prepared nano-tubes are amorphous but they crystallize on annealing at elevated temperatures and are structurally stable (which is a requirement of any sensor) to at least 600 �C.Titania nano-tubes are grown from titanium foil (≈99.5% pure) of thickness 0.25 mm. The anodization is performed in an electrolyte medium of 0.5% hydrofluoric acid in water, using a platinum foil cathode. A well defined nano-tube architecture results, with nano-tube length of 400 nm in approximately 20 minutes.Measurement of H2 concentration is based on the increase in conductivity of the nano-tube surface in a hydrogen ambient as compared to its original conductivity, and this is quantified by �sensitivity� ratio, S = (R0 � Rgas)/Rgas (where R0 is the electrical resistance of the sensor before passing the gas and Rgas that after passing gas and reaching the saturation value). The sensor shows significant hydrogen sensitivity, with a three order of magnitude change in resistance as compared to its original resistance. The major process behind the interaction between the nano-tubes and hydrogen is the chemisorption of the dissociated hydrogen on the titania surface.These sensors find application in industrial process control, combustion control, gas leak detection from hydrogen-powered cars and fueling stations and in medical applications with hydrogen indicating certain types of bacterial infection. These nano-tube sensors can monitor hydrogen levels from parts per billion to about 1000 ppm.These sensors have a special ability to �clean� themselves up. The photocatalytic properties of titania nano-tubes are so large (a factor of 100 times greater than any other form of titania) that sensor contaminants are efficiently removed with exposure to ultraviolet light, so that the sensors effectively recover or retain their original hydrogen sensitivity in real world application. These sensors have also been shown to be completely reversible, with respect to their original conductivity, which means that when the hydrogen gas exposure is cut-off, they regain their original resistance without any hysteresis.


Sgt. Aron C. Blum, 22, of Tucson, Ariz., died Dec. 28 at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Calif., of a non-hostile cause after being evacuated from Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Dec. 8. Blum was assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
The Department of Defense Wednesday identified a Marine who died while he was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom as Sgt. Aron C. Blum, 22, of Tucson.
He died of a nonhostile cause Dec. 28 at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, after he was evacuated Dec. 8 from Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Blum was assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
He was buried in Tucson.
Blum wrote on his MySpace.com profile that he is a 2002 graduate of Sahuaro High School.
He said he enlisted in the Marines after graduation, enjoyed playing baseball, soccer and golf, and liked working on cars, bikes and airplanes.
He is survived by his parents, Robert and Dale Blum of Tucson, and a brother, Atly Blum, who is a Marine.
The Air Force conducted a flyover at Palo Verde Park here on Saturday in honor of his military service.
His body was received here at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
A rare blood disease suddenly claims the life of a Tucson Marine, leaving his parents in shock. The parents are trying to come to terms with their son's sudden death. Sergeant Aron Blum contracted a rare blood disease while serving in Iraq and died just three weeks later. When Aron Blum noticed bruising on his body and cuts that wouldn't stop bleeding he knew realized something wasn't right.
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ELIZABETHTON — A Carter County man who is accused of killing his mother was arrested Saturday night at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The arrest came less than an hour before he was scheduled to fly to Amsterdam.
John Christopher Ralph, 51, was arrested following a joint investigation into the death of Edith Betty Ralph, 75, by the Carter County Sheriff's Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Sheriff Dexter Lunceford praised the teamwork and rapid work by his investigators and the other state and federal agencies. The slaying was discovered on Saturday, when a caregiver reported finding a deceased person at the residence at 171 Reynolds Road, a home that Mrs. Ralph shared with her son.
At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Ken Baldwin, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents joined the investigation.
"We quickly found evidence that led us to suspect John Ralph," Lunceford said. He said they also made a discovery that made them work quicker.
Lunceford said his investigators quickly got in touch with the U.S. Marshal's Office and provided information on their wanted man. Things also began to move quickly in Atlanta. He said Ralph was detained and arrested at 9:45 p.m. by officers with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S Marshal's Service.
Ralph is charged with one count of first-degree murder and was held in Georgia at the Clayton County Jail on $1 million bond.
"I am not sure when he is scheduled for court, but if he waives extradition we will have officers ready to pick him up and take him back to Tennessee," Lunceford said.
Lunceford said his officers have not yet had the opportunity to meet with Ralph, so he has not been questioned about his mother's death.


The Derating Analysis software module is used to analyze the overstressed components under current temperature conditions. The module provides a tool to define Derating curves and identify overstress of components, i.e., those working under stress exceeding the specified rating value, as you can see in the "Derating Value Definition dialog box" below.The rating, or maximum rated stress, is the specified value of temperature, voltage, power or current that defines the absolute maximum stress limits.
Exceeding these values creates a high probability of part damage/failure.
The maximum rating is specified in the part specifications or in the standard for this type of part. It is a well known practice in many companies to define limit stress values for various components as a function of the temperature. These limits or "Derating curves", are part of the company policy of component usage. A report created by the "Derating Anaysis module" includes all components in the selected part of the system, or only the overstressed ones.


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