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PORTSMOUTH — VCA Animal Medical Center cordially invites you to our first Fall Open House/Adoption Event on Sunday, October 23 from 11 am-3 pm. We would like to raise awareness about our local shelters, stress the importance of adoption, and highlight their positive contributions to our community. Sunday, October 23. 1550 Woodbury Avenue. Featuring: Adoptable Pet Parade, Raffle Prizes, Pet Costume Contest, Bake Sale, and much more!

NEWMARKET — The Newmarket Historical Society will hold its final meeting of the season on Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m. at the Stone School on Granite Street in Newmarket. Guest speaker will be humorist Rebecca Rule, who will present "That Reminds me of a Story" — Yankee humor and the New England Storytelling Tradition. Free to the public. For more information, www.newmarketnhhistoricalsociety.org.

PORTSMOUTH — Seacoast Women's Network Dinner Meeting-Guests Welcome! Tuesday, October 25, 5:30-8:30 pm. Sheraton Harborside Hotel, 250 Market St, Portsmouth. Topic: "Make More Time for YOU: End the Overwhelm" program by Rosemary Meehan Tator. Information or questions, please contact the Co-Coordinators Janine Parsons 603-750-3141 or Stefanie Guzikowski 603-501-0052 or visit www.seacoastwomensnetwork.org.

KITTERY, Maine — The Harbourside Garden Club of Kittery will hold its November 1 meeting at 12:30 p. m. at the Congregational Church parish hall, Pepperrell Road (Route103), Kittery Point. Amy Antonucci will speak on "appreciating Honeybees in the Garden and in the Environment. ' All are welcome and there is ample parking. For more information, please call President Lori Kercher at 207 (439-4814).

PORTSMOUTH — UNH Professor John E. Carroll, author of 'The Real Dirt', will speak at the library on Tuesday, November 1 at 7 pm in the Levenson Room. Carroll will speak about his current research into the sustainability of agriculture and food systems and the relationship of energy and food production, with particular reference to New England food security, as well as agricultural ethics and values. For more information contact the Library at 603-427-1540 or visit our web site at www.cityofportsmouth.com/library. The library is located at 175 Parrott Avenue, next to the Middle School.

LEE — "Mary Todd Lincoln: An unconventional woman." A Living History presentation from the NH Humanities Council by Sally Mummey. November 2, Lee Safety Complex, 7 p.m. Hosts: Lee Historical Society and the Lee Public Library. One of the finest presenters of Mary Todd Lincoln in the country today, Mummey will portray a lively, accurate, and well-researched Mrs. Lincoln.

PITTSFIELD — Pig Butchering Demonstration, Sunday, November 6, 9 am - 4 pm. A farm in Pittsfield, location given at time of registration. Professional backyard livestock slaughterer/butcher, Victor Huse, and Dot Perkins of UNH Cooperative Extension will offer this live demonstration. Travel by bus to tour a custom cut shop in Loudon, then to a smokehouse in Canterbury, and back to the farm by 4 pm. Bring own lunch. Space is limited to 50 people. $25 per person. Call Mary at 603-796-2151 to register.

ELIOT — The Eliot Historical Society invites you to join them on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the John F. Hill Grange, State Road. Eliot Maine. Stephen Dow will present the "27th Maine" , the volunteer regiment of York County during the Civil War. Admission is free, refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. For more info call 207-748-0889 or 207-748-0040.

LEBANON, Maine — The Lebanon Historical Society's November 7 meeting will be held at the Sanford Springvale Historical Society Museum at 7 pm. Harland Eastman has offered the Society's members and friends a private tour of the Museum. The address is 507 Main Street, Springvale. This should be a very interesting meeting. If you have any questions please call Marilyn Bolduc 324 8588. The Lebanon Historical Society is always looking for new members all meetings are open to the public.

ROCHESTER — The Club Unité Française of Rochester had its second monthly meeting of this year on Monday, October 17, at the Rockin' Diner in Rochester. After the Social Hour at 5:30-6:00 pm, our president, Janice d'Entremont welcomed everyone and we pledged the flag and sang some songs. We had the installation of officers for the new year 2011-2012 by Guy Duchesneau. The new officers are: Pres. Janice d'Entremont; VP Roger Letendre; Tres. Dorothy Lewis; Sec. Jeanne Trepanier, and Publicist Helene Houde. We had as guest spakers Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Rita Laurion who talked about their recent trip to Montreal as members of the Knights of The Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The next business meeting will be on November 7, at 40 Winter St., Rochester.

SOUTH BERWICK — Job Club, November 7, 10 a.m. Marshwood Adult Ed., South Berwick. Job hunters today are being challenged by unfavorable employment and economic conditions. Join a community of career explorers who are learning, sharing ideas, accessing resources and getting online assistance from mentors and career coaches. Meetings will be held every Monday from 10 to noon. Free. Call 207-384-5703 or www.marshwood.maineadulted.org. You may also contact Morgan Jameson of Good Prospects at 207-838-6084.

KITTERY, Maine — Kittery Recreation Department Harvest Luncheon, Tuesday, November 8, begins at 11:30 a.m. and finish up at 1 p.m. $8. Turkey dinner with all the fixin's! Meal will be held at the Traip Academy cafeteria due to construction at the Community Center.

LEBANON, Maine — The Dorcas Society thanks all who helped make the October Fest a success. The 2012 Calendars are for sale at the Town Office They will also be on sale at voting on November 8 or by contacting one of the members. The cost is $10; it covers 15 months. If any questions please contact Nancy Wyman 207-658-4259.

PORTSMOUTH — An affordable workshop series, Making Money Work for You, is being provided by UNH Cooperative Extension. The workshops are held six on consecutive Wednesdays: November 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Portsmouth Public Library. The series is designed for people who need to manage debt and begin saving, repair their credit history, or make it from paycheck to paycheck. The workshop series covers goal setting, credit, insurance, stretching resources, spending choices, and making a spending and savings plan. The series will be led by Karen Blass, UNH Cooperative Extension Educator. $15.00 charge that covers the cost of a comprehensive workbook with information and worksheets. To register, contact Lynn Harrison at UNH Cooperative Extension at 603-679-5616 or lynn.harrison@unh.edu

DOVER — The last fall meeting of the Strafford County Retired Educators Association (SCREA) will take place November 10 at Newick's Lobster House. Following registration at 11 we will enjoy songs from singer Terrie Collins of Berwick, Maine. After a business meeting which will include legislative updates on our retirement and medical benefits, lunch will be ordered off the menu. To make reservations or for more information, please contact one of the following members by November 3: Mary Lane at 742-6940; Priscilla Bowlen at 332-4989 or acreboy@metrocast.net.

SOUTH BERWICK — All retired educators of Strafford County are welcome to attend the meetings of the Strafford County Educators Association. Meetings are scheduled for November 10. For more information, please contact Mary Lane at 743-6940; Priscilla Bowlen at 332-4689 or acreboy@metrocast.net; Nancy Cote at 742-0332 or nancote39@comcast.net.

SOMERSWORTH — The GFWC Woman's Club of Somersworth will hold their opening meeting at the Goodwin Health Center on Route 108 in Somersworth on Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 3pm. We will meet at the elevators, then go upstairs for a guided tour of the new facility led by Director of Volunteers Carlene Nicholson. She will also explain the Center's mission and what role it plays in helping people in the tri-city area. After the the program, at 5pm, all are invited to gather at Strafford Farms resturant for dinner. The Somersworth Woman's club invites anyone interested in working on community projects to come, meet us, and learn how you can help your friends and neighbors while enjoying the company of like minded women. We welcome new members from Dover, Rochester, the Berwicks, and surrounding communities.

DURHAM — Are you a mother with little ones at home? Desire to be the best mom you can be? Come to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)! MOPS is for moms with children aged newborn through Kindergarten. Here you'll experience authentic community, mothering support, personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best mom possible. We meet at Durham Evangelical Church on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9-11 am through December 7 and January 18 -May 16. Durham Evangelical Church, 114 Dover Rd, Durham. For information go to MOPS@durhame.org

NORTHWOOD — Commander Shannan Brown of Northwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7217 announces plans to form a Ladies Auxiliary. Anyone interested in helping form the Auxiliary can call Department of NH Extension Chairperson Donna Ralston at 320 4356 or email donnalavfw@yahoo.com.

Knitting For World Peace is a group of volunteers who knit, crochet, quilt and use fiber to create items for community members in need. They meet at Panera Bread, Dover, on Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m.; and Sun Moon Stars Herbals, 38 Front St., Rollinsford, Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Seacoast Community Garden Network website can be found at www.SeacoastCommunityGardenNetwork.org and is on Facebook at "Seacoast Community Garden Network." For more information, contact Jenny Isler, SCGNetwork@ gmail.com, 207-809-3102.

DOVER — Create a peaceful world by sustaining our future. For over 5 years a multimedia discussion series has explored building community and sustaining the earth's resources through sessions on renewable/nonrenewable energy, food issues, economic, financial and health issues. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dover Friends Meeting, 141 Central Ave, Dover.

DOVER — The GFWC Dover Area Woman's Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 6:30 p.m. The organization is looking for women 18 and older to join. For more information call 603-842-4654.

DOVER — Dover Duplicate Bridge Club games are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the McConnell Center on Locust Street. Games are open to players of all abilities and are stratified. Coffee and desserts are served. The cost is $5 per person. Contact Carl Vancelette at 664-7129 or e-mail ccvanc@metrocast.net for more information.

DURHAM — The Durham Newcomers meets the third Friday of the month September through May, except December. The Club is open to all area women, both native and new residents. Dues are $15 a year. Meetings are held at the Durham Community Church, 17 Main Street. Parking is available in the lower parking lot behind the Church. Newcomers also has special interest groups which meet at other times, arranged by group members. These groups include reading, bridge, canasta, needlework, and cultural activities. For further information, call President Dianne Ramey, 868-1219.

DURHAM — Seacoast Set Dancers meet Fridays at the Durham Unitarian Church, 20 Madbury Rd, 7-9 p.m. Set Dancing is a folk dance similar to Square Dancing, a little like Contra, but definitely not Riverdance! Dance instructions are given and dances are called. Come join us, adults, no partner necessary, all levels, drop-ins welcome. Nominal fee of $5/person to cover hall rental. More information on our website: www.seacoastsetdancers.org or call Sue Dunlavey 603-749-1038.

DOVER — The Widowed Support Group of Southern New Hampshire meets at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 2nd floor auditorium, second Sundays of the month. For information call Toni, 742-0208.

KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Astronomical Society of Northern New England meets on the first Friday of the month at the New School, 38 York Street, Kennebunk. The ASNNE Starfield Observatory offers free public stargazing sessions. The observatory is located on Route 35, in Kenenbunk, two miles south of Route 111. For details of these and other club activities please check the website: asnne.org.

KINGSTON — The Sit 'n' Stitch group meets every first and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the children's room of the Nichols Memorial Library, 169 Main St., Kingston. 603-642-3521.

LEE — The Lee Firemen's Association meets on third Tuesdays monthly at 7 p.m., at the Lee Safety Complex. For more information, call Barbara Gingras at 659-3919.

MADBURY — Open Chess Time with Arthur and Jason, Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., Madbury Public Library, 9 Town Hall Road. Two avid and experienced chess players will be in our cool downstairs meeting room every Wednesday during the summer to teach chess, help you to improve you game or to just enjoy a good chess match. Come and learn and enjoy. We provide the chess boards and pieces, you bring interest and enthusiasm. Call 743-1400.

NOTTINGHAM — Do you love horses? Have you always wanted to learn to ride? Join the 4-H Deerfield Riders Horse Club. The club is open to ages 8 and up and will focus on horses, horse management, and styles of riding. You do not need to own a horse to join! For more information, call Kim Gilman at (603) 509-7366.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — The Zonta Club of York County meets the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at 6 p.m. at the Captain's Galley Restaurant in Old Orchard Beach. For more information, contact the club president, KT Snyder, at cathiesue48@hotmail.com or at www.zontadistrict1.org.

PORTSMOUTH — The Seacoast Area NAACP meets monthly at 7 p.m., at One New Hampshire Ave., Pease Trade port, Portsmouth, third floor conference room. For more information contact Fred Purnell at 603-749-6362 or visit www.seacoastnaacp.com.

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Toastmasters club meets from 7-9 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Miller Avenue in Portsmouth on the first and third Thursday of every month. Guests are always welcome. Contact bessette.jacqueline@gmail.com. Visit www.toastmasters.org for more information.

SPRINGVALE, Maine — The Nasson Community Center's Quidditch Club meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Gowen Park. Inspired by the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, quidditch is a sport played in costume, on broomsticks. Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 are invited to bring a broom and play. Call (207) 324-5657, or visit us on the web at www.nassoncc.org and on Facebook.

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