Below is a list of activities across the state
Berlin
Road Toll- Clothesline Project Display
Thursday October 2
10:00-4:00, Downtown Berlin
Dance to Benefit RESPONSE to Sexual and Domestic Violence
Featuring “Wicked Smart Horns”
Friday November 7
8:00-11:30 pm
The Mountain View Grand Hotel
For more information contact Nancy Towle at 788-2562
Claremont
Turning Points Network’s Fall Fundraising Auction
Saturday November 15, 2008
5:30-9:00 pm
Location: Bistro Nouveau at the
Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham, NH
Turning Points Network, formerly Women's Supportive Services, is Sullivan County's Task Force to End Domestic, Sexual and Stalking Violence.
For more information on tickets contact: info@free-to-soar.org or 542-8338, ext.109
Concord
Race to End Violence 5k Road Race and Fitness Walk
Saturday October 18, 2008
10:00 am Franklin Pierce Law School in Concord
To register online go to www.active.com and search for “Race to End Violence”
For more information about the race go to www.rdvcc.org or call 848-2871
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Tuesday October 28, 2008
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
NHTI Concord’s Community College
Sponsored by the NHTI Violence Prevention Team.
Contact Gyme Hardy, 271-6983.
*The proceeds from both of these Concord events will benefit: The Rape and Domestic Violence Crisis Center in Concord.
White Mountains
Private Concert with Dana Cunningham
October 25, 2008
This concert will be held at a private home in Jackson, NH. Tickets are $35, and all proceeds will benefit Starting Point Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence. For more information call 603-356-7993.
Durham
Clothesline Project Display
October 14-15, 2008
UNH campus
The event is sponsored by SHARPP, for more information call 862-3494
Keene
Ringing of the Bells
Tuesday October 28, 2008, The Gazebo on the Common, downtown Keene
The evening will feature a candlelight vigil with readings and reflections on the impact of
Domestic Violence on our community. Participating houses of worship will take part in the
“ringing of the bells,” commemorating New Hampshire Domestic Violence victims from the last three years. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please call Mandi at (603) 352-3844 or email at education@mcvprevention.org.
Laconia
New Beginnings Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities
Community Outreach and awareness activities include:
A new poster campaign
Community Drop-Ins to Belknap County hospitals, police stations, courts and schools
Participation in the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo
A special presentation to the Family Violence Prevention Council
To learn more about these activities contact New Beginnings at (603) 528-6511
Lebanon
Friday Movie Series
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Locations:
October 3, October 10 - Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Auditorium G,
October 17, October 24 - The Women’s Health Resource Center
Food/necessities drive
Saturday October 25, 2008
The Hanover Food Co-Op, 45 South Park Street, Hanover NH
This food/necessities drive will benefit WISE.
*For more information on all the events in Lebanon call 448-5922
Manchester
New Hampshire Clothesline Project Display
Thursday October 16, 2008 6:00-8:00 pm
YWCA Community Room
Thursday October 30, 2008 6:00-8:00 pm
YWCA Community Room
Youth Safety Clinic
Friday October 24, 2008 6:00-8:00 pm
Michael Briggs Community Center (MPAL)
Featuring speakers on body safety, stranger danger & community safety, anti-bullying and family violence safety plans for kids. Co-sponsors: Manchester Police Department, Office of Youth Services, Child Advocacy Center-Hillsborough North, and YWCA of Manchester.
Lessons in Violence Evasion (LIVE)
Monday, October 20, 2008 6:00-9:00pm
YWCA Gym
Free for up to 50 women
*For more information on any of the Manchester events call Diane Larochelle at 603-625-5785
Nashua
Kelly Mann Memorial 5k and 3k Fun Run/Walk
Saturday October 18, 2008
9:00 am at Sunset Heights Elementary School in Nashua
For more information log onto www.bridgesnh.org or call 889-0858
Plymouth
Candlelight Vigil
Thursday October 9, 2008
7:00pm-8:00pm at the Plymouth Common on Main Street
Portsmouth
