WEBINAR
COVERING THE CAPITOL
WHEN: Noon – 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29
WHAT: St. Anselm alum Matthew Fuller will join NH Institute of Politics executive director, Neil Levesque, to discuss his work covering Congress, reporting for HuffPost and previously as a House leadership reporter for Roll Call.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: anselm.edu/new-hampshireinstitute-politics/events
WEBINAR
NARRATING BLACK FUTURES
WHEN: Noon – 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30
WHAT: Dartmouth Professors Ayo Coly and Iyabo Kwayana will moderate a roundtable including author Nnedi Okorafor, filmmaker Wanuri Kahui and cultural media entpreneur Dayo Ogunyemi. The conversation will cover Kahui’s films “Pumzi” and “Rafiki” (available on Kanopy and YouTube) as well as Okorafor’s book,“Who Fears Death,” which was inspired by Kahui’s “Pumzi.” All are welcome.
COST: Free; no registration required
CONTACT: Find Zoom link through news.dartmouth.edu/events
WEBINAR
LEAD EDUCATION FOR REALTORS AND HOMEBUYERS
WHEN: 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3
WHAT: Knatalie Vetter and Gail Gettens of the NH Department of Health and Human Services will discuss how to identify the impact of lead exposure on children’s health and brain development; recognize the rights of tenants and homebuyers regarding lead paint prior to signing a lease or contract; and explain responsibilities to landlords and sellers on lead disclosures.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
LIVE EVENT
BEING WELL WORKSHOP
WHEN: Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3
WHAT: Join the Manchester Chamber for its first Being Well Workshop to learn how poor nutrition, sitting and weak joint health can cause serious systemic physical and mental health issues. There will be a live panel discussion with chiropractor, Dr. Greer Clemens; registered dietitian, Courtney Eaton of New England Nutrition Advisors; and a previous patientturned-clinic owner, Jeff Klaubert of HealthSource of Manchester. You will be able to submit your questions in advance and interact with our panelists during and after the event.
COST: Free
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
WEBINAR
2021 ECONOMIC FORECAST
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9
WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber will host an expert keynote speaker who will share insights on key issues and challenges facing the local, state and regional economy.
COST: $25 chamber members; $35 non-members
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
VIRTUAL EVENT
HR EXCHANGE: AVOIDING AND RESPONDING TO DATA BREACH ISSUES WITH REMOTE WORKERS
WHEN: 8:15 – 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Feb. 10
WHAT: JP Harris, attorney with Sheehan Phinney, will discuss how to avoid and respond to data breach issues with remote workers.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: events@sheehan.com or 603-627-8105
WEBINAR
WHY DO WE STILL HAVE THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE?
WHEN: 4 – 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10
WHAT: Alexander Keyssar, professor of history and public policy at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, will discuss some of the most important episodes in the long history of efforts to reform or abolish the Electoral College, as well as the reasons why those efforts failed. He will also offer his thoughts about the prospects and strategies for reform in the 21st century.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: anselm.edu/new-hampshireinstitute-politics
VIRTUAL EVENT
OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN BUSINESS
WHEN: 5:30 – 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11
WHAT: Utilize this opportunity to attend, at no cost, NH Business Review’s annual event that honors women business leaders who have been nominated by colleagues and fellow community members. The virtual event will allow time for networking and learning about this fantastic group of women. This year’s cohort is Alicia Hart of Merchants Fleet, Cheryl Coletti-Lawson of the Lawson Group, Keene State College’s Dr. Melinda Treadwell, Lisa Allen of Great NH Restaurants, Pamela Bissonnette of Duprey Hospitality and Pawn Nitichan of City Year NH.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/outstanding-women-in-business
WEBINAR
BIA OF NH’S SMALL BUSINESS DAY
WHEN: 8 a.m. – Noon, Friday, Feb. 12
WHAT: Expert panels will discuss financing options; the latest on the latest Covid-19 stimulus program for small business; tax and accounting pitfalls; and Covid-19 liabilities.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: web.biaofnh.com/events
WEBINAR
TEAM OF FIVE: THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
WHEN: 4 – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16
WHAT: Journalist and author Kate Andersen Brower will discuss her book that offers a glimpse into the complex relationships of five former presidents and how each views his place in a nation that has been upended by the Oval Office’s former normbreaking occupant, President Donald Trump. Andersen Brower is a CNN contributor. She covered the Obama administration for Bloomberg News.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: anselm.edu/new-hampshireinstitute-politics
WEBINAR
BACKYARD WINTER BIRDS
WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25
WHAT: Hosted by Manchester City Library, Dr. Steve Hale will offer ID tips on some common and not-so-common birds in New England and test the audience’s knowledge of winter birds with a quiz. He’ll also share advice on attracting and feeding birds.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite or manchester.lib.nh.us
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