VIRTUAL EVENT
3RD ANNUAL MINDFULNESS IN SOCIETY
WHEN: 5 - 6:30 p.m., Oct. 12, Oct. 19 & Oct. 26
WHAT: NHTI presents three speakers who will explore how mindfulness can help us address challenges that have become central to our society over the past year. Mirabai Bush, founder of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, will discuss how Covid-19 has shown us the need for compassion to create a society with care and respect for all. Richard Goerling, certified mindfulness trainer and retired police officer, will discuss how cultural and traumacompetent mindfulness skills training to our police. And Stephanie Briggs, owner of Be.Still.Move., will explore how mindful presence can pave the way for expanding personal truth and steps toward transformative healing.
COST: $15 per session
CONTACT: nhti.edu/mindfulness
VIRTUAL EVENT
MANAGING HEALTHCARE IN A CHANGING WORLD
WHEN: Noon – 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13
WHAT: The Covid-19 pandemic has forever changed how healthcare providers, patients and payers think about delivering, accessing and paying for care. Join experts from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire for a discussion on how the healthcare landscape has been impacted and the lasting effects.
COST: Free, members only
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
FUNDRAISER
VIRTUAL HOWL-O-WEEN 5K
WHEN: Now until Thursday, Oct. 15
WHAT: Raise funds for a self-led 5k run or walk (with or without a canine companion) to raise funds for the Animal Rescue League of NH. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and send a picture to @ARLNH #howloween5k.
COST: Fundraiser
VIRTUAL NETWORKING
JOBSINNH VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15
WHAT: Job seekers and employers can meet virtually in a webinar format. Each hour, exhibiting employers present an overview of their company, discuss available positions and respond to participants’ questions. Employers interested in reserving a spot should call 877-374-1088.
COST: Free
CONTACT: NHCareerFairs.com
VIRTUAL EVENT
11TH ANNUAL RISING STARS AWARDS
WHEN: 6 – 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15
WHAT: Recognize New Hampshire’s remarkable young people and the businesses that go the extra mile to recruit and retain them. The awards program is an initiative of Stay Work Play in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio.
COST: Free to attend, $10 raffle tickets available for purchase
CONTACT: stayworkplay.org/risingstarsawards
IN-PERSON EVENT
FLAG HILL DISTILLERY & WINERY WEDDING SHOWCASE & CHEF’S TASTING
WHEN: 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18
WHAT: Visit the largest vineyard in New Hampshire with 110 acres of farmland, surrounded by a large elegant wedding tent, while meeting wedding industry professionals. Flag Hill’s chef will prepare food samplings as well as a complimentary tasting of Flag Hill’s Signature Fall Sangria.
COST: Free to $5; advanced registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
VIRTUAL EVENT
2020 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF NHHA/FHC
WHEN: 3 – 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19
WHAT: Join the New Hampshire Hospital Association and Foundation for Healthy Communities as they celebrate healthcare heroes for their strength, compassion and resiliency with which they’ve led their institutions and communities through the Covid-19 pandemic.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
VIRTUAL EVENT
EXETER AREA CHAMBER: STATE OF THE REGION
WHEN: 9 – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21
WHAT: Hear from regional leaders from the industries of healthcare, real estate and employment services.
COST: $15 members; $20 non-members
CONTACT: members.exeterarea.org/events/details/exeter-area-chamberpresents-state-of-the-region-15641?
VIRTUAL EVENT
GUBERNATORIAL AND CONGRESSIONAL FORUM
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 26
WHAT: Join the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in hearing from gubernatorial and congressional candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
COST: $25 members; $35 non-members
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
VIRTUAL EVENT
CRAFT BREWERY STARTUP WORKSHOP
WHEN: 6 – 8:30 p.m., Oct. 27, Oct. 29, Nov. 3, Nov. 5
WHAT: Join UNH Professional Development & Training for a multi-day workshop designed to teach you the ins and outs of starting your own craft brewery.
COST: $579
CONTACT: training.unh.edu/craftbrewery
VIRTUAL EVENT
OPERATION HR
WHEN: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29
WHAT: NH Business Review will host a virtual discussion that will address how employers can approach hiring and retaining workers who have service grounds back or who are in the National Guard or Reserves. Our panel consists of representatives from notable veteran resource groups, such as Bruce Thompson of NHESGR and Mike Pacheco of NH National Guard and NHESGR, veteran support services coordinator Michael McGandy of Southern New Hampshire University, the perspective of veteran Grant Wege of Harvard Pilgrim and HR professional Doreen Nichols of Eversource Energy.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/eventsawards/operation-hr
VIRTUAL EVENT
6TH ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SLAM
WHEN: 4 – 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12
WHAT: Celebrate leading local sustainability efforts and vote in real time for the best sustainability stories, presented in high-energy, fast-paced 90-second skits. There will also be a silent auction.
COST: $20 NHBSR members; $30 non-members
CONTACT: nhbsr.org/jot
VIRTUAL EVENT
GRANITE STATE CODE CAMP 2020
WHEN: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14
WHAT: Geared toward the tech community, this year the conference is a free, virtual event that focuses on software development and software engineering.
Dozens of professionals will volunteer their time to share knowledge with fellow developers. The conference is organized by members of the New Hampshire developer community with encouragement of the New Hampshire Tech Alliance and fiscal support of the Granite State Users Groups LLC.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: granitestatecodecamp.org
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