DOVER — The Dover School Board and the NH School Funding Fairness Project will host and invite the public to participate in a community conversation about property taxes and education funding inequities in Dover on Monday, June 13 at 6 p.m., at the McConnell Center, 21 Locust St., Dover. Register at bit.ly/Dover0613.

DOVER — The Dover Public Library will present a program with author John Christie, who will read from his memoir, “The Prince of Wentworth Street,” about growing up in Dover in the1950s and 1960s on Monday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m.

“I’ll be reading sections about my days at St. Mary Academy, about my parent’s work at in the mills of Dover and Somersworth, about life with my extended family in our tenement on Wentworth Street (now Boyle Street) and about my gang of rebellious pals on Henry Law Avenue,” Christie said.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information call the Library at 603-516-6050.

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DOVER — In genealogy, a “brick wall” is an ancestor who seemingly refuses, despite repeated attempts, to reveal their origins. No matter how hard you try, you are unable to connect them to your family tree. They remain the stubborn puzzle piece who refuses to fit in. On Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m., at the Dover Public Library, we will survey the most common kinds of brick walls and learn some tricks for demolishing them. Sign up needed if you wish to watch virtually. Info at dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/library/

BERWICK, Maine — Kona Ice of York County is coming to the Berwick Public Library on Wednesday, June 15, from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Kona Ice is donating 25% of sales that day to the library. For more information, go to the library’s website, berwick.lib.me.us.

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Athenaeum is hosting a lecture series this year in anticipation of Portsmouth’s 400th anniversary next year. On June 15, Angela Matthews of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire presents A Quest to Thrive: Looking at the Lives of Black Women and Men Over 400 Years in Portsmouth.

Each program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library of the Portsmouth Athenaeum at 9 Market Square in Portsmouth, unless otherwise noted. Reservations for each program are required as seating is limited; call 603-431-2538, Ext. 2. If unable to keep a reservation, call again to release the seat for someone else. Attendance at programs is free for Athenaeum Proprietors, Subscribers and Friends. Guests and members of the public are welcome to attend the entire 2022 series by becoming a Friend of the Athenaeum for as little as $25 per year, payable at the door. Admission to an individual program is $10.

BERWICK, Maine — To kick off the Summer Safari Reading Program, Wildlife Encounters will visit the library on Friday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. Wildlife Encounters will be introducing us to seven of the animals in their care through their "Junior Zookeeper" presentation.

PORTSMOUTH — On Friday June 17, at 5:30 p.m., The New Hope Baptist Church, 263 Peverly Hill Road, will be holding a Juneteenth Celebration titled "Juneteeth 2022: Acknowledging the Struggle, Celebrating the Resilience." The program will feature Dr. Shari Robinson, Assistant Vice Provost in Student Life of the University of New Hampshire as the keynote speaker. Come and enjoy music and poetry from  The Voices of New Hope Choir, Rock My Soul, TJ Wheeler and others. 

A light dinner will be available from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the lower fellowship hall. There is no admission fee. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item or toiletry item for the Gather food pantry's "Meals 4 Kids" program. The needs include: canned meat, canned beans, squeeze jelly (low sugar), peanut butter (16-18 oz), granola bars, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper. For a complete list of needed items, go to www.themusichall.org/events/fill-the-hall-2022/. Monetary donations will be accepted for the Frances M. Satchell Scholarship Fund. 

SOMERSWORTH — Mark your calendar for June 17 and June 18, for the 40th Somersworth International Children's Festival and pre-festival Celebration.

Friday night's Celebration starts at 6 p.m. at Somersworth High School, with live music featuring the popular Wayne from Maine and Bad Breath Microphone, tasty food, and a spectacular fireworks display, Bring your blankets and chairs. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street in Somersworth will be transformed into a vibrant street filled with lots of fun for the kids, yummy food, craft and retail vendors, educational exhibits, and more. In the early childhood area, the little ones can blow bubbles, draw pictures, make crafts, and play in the sand.

Main Street will have two stages. The Main Stage will feature the popular local bands, 3WAY from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and The Visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. The World Cultures Stage will feature local and regional entertainment, including Islandside starting at 10 a.m., Carol Coronis at 11 a.m., McDonough-Grimes Irish Dance at noon, Indonesian music and dance from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and the Burlington Taiko Group from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The Trolley will provide free transportation back and forth from Main Street to the Noble Pines Park.

There will be lots more fun at the Noble Pines Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pines Stage will have a great lineup of favorite kids' entertainers, including Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate at 10 a.m., Steve Blunt at 11 a.m., Wayne from Maine at 12 p.m., Tricky Dick's Magic Show at 1 p.m., and Matt Heaton at 2 p.m. Wildlife Encounters will be back again this year! There will also be food, a petting zoo, slip and slide, skateboard demos, and more! The City Splash Pad will also be open.

For information, visit the Somersworth Festival Association's Facebook page or their website, nhfestivals.org, email them at sfachild.festival@gmail.com, or call them at 603-692-5869.

DOVER — The 12th Annual Father’s Day 5K at Margaritas will be held on Sunday, June 19. Registration for the event is open. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to celebrate fatherhood at this family-friendly, run/walk. Proceeds from the event help all living in the Greater Strafford County and Seacoast area gain access to quality health care through Greater Seacoast Community Health, comprised of Families First (Portsmouth), Goodwin Community Health (Somersworth) and Lilac City Pediatrics (Rochester). 

The Father’s Day 5K is a Dover Race Series event, on a USA Track and Field certified course. Beginner and seasoned runners/walkers can visit runsignup.com/Race/NH/Dover/FathersDay5K for race details and registration.  Same-day registration is available beginning at 8 a.m., and the race will begin at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for teens and adults, $5 for children under 12. 

Visit the Dover Race Series at www.doverraceseries.com.

DOVER — The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire’s annual car raffle fundraiser is the Museum's largest fundraiser, providing critical support for our educational programs and exhibits. This year only 775 tickets are available for purchase and tickets are on sale for $100. The winner will get to choose between $25,000 towards a new Nissan of your choice from Port City Nissan, or $20,000 cash!

Raffle tickets on sale online through 12 p.m., on Thursday, June 16. Tickets can be purchased at https://71233.blackbaudhosting.com/71233/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=455eb1d3-8621-4a19-ae95-550c64bcb908

PORTSMOUTH - Strawbery Banke Museum announces the start of ticket sales for Vintage & Vine – A Wine Festival in Historic Style, which occurs on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The event, which occurs outdoors throughout the Museum’s 10-acre site, heirloom gardens, and historic landscapes, offers guests the opportunity to sample an extensive selection of fine wines and imaginative cuisine prepared by greater Seacoast-area top chefs and caterers. Tickets are limited and available to the public starting Monday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at StrawberyBanke.org/events/vintage-and-vine.cfm.

General Admission tickets allow guests to enter at 5 p.m. and are $85 per person (designated driver general admission tickets are $35).VIP tickets, which sold out during the member pre-sale period, allow guests to enter at 4 p.m., and circulate the entire site as well as the designated VIP tent. The event comes to a close at 7:30 p.m. Strawbery Banke members receive a discount on tickets.

This year's event is expected to sell out and advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. For more information, Strawbery Banke membership, and to purchase event tickets, visit StrawberyBanke.org.