CONFERENCE
RADICALLY RURAL SUMMIT
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m., to Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: Spark real change in your community! The 6th annual Radically Rural Summit will allow you to tap into a national network of passionate people and equip you with powerful ideas. The inspiration that comes from RR leads to real and meaningful change, focused on all areas of rural life, including arts and culture, clean energy, community journalism, entrepreneurship, main street, health, and land and community. The vision is for rural communities across the country to work in harmony with the land and each other as well as to create vibrant and inviting communities through pragmatic, bold, and innovative solutions to social, political, and environmental problems. They will be highly valued for their contributions to our world and will feel pride in what makes them great. Visit www.radicallyrural.org for more information.
COST: $175
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/radically-rural-3
COMMUNITY
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL
WHEN: Oct. 12 – 15,
WHERE: The Music Hall, 8 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Four days of independent filmmaking, discussions and educational opportunities will once again descend upon Portsmouth, offering more than 100 feature films, documentaries and short films to the public. The festival brings together screening venues across the city, including The Music Hall Historic Theater, The Music Hall Lounge, 3S Artspace, The Press Room and more, showcasing a variety of films from established and emerging filmmakers.
COST: $58.50 – $283.50
CONTACT: nhfilmfestival.com
COMMUNITY
GRANITEER FESTIVAL
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 29 to Sat., Sept. 30
WHERE: Dow Field, 1-199 Academy St., Franconia
WHAT: GRANITEER is a first-of-its kind outdoor lifestyle festival that shares the experience-based way of life in New Hampshire. The event combines campers, hikers, runners, cyclists, skiers, climbers, workers, freelancers, employers, second careerists and service professionals during a weekend of family fun, craft beer, inspiration, live music, outdoor recreation education and adventure. There will be a marketplace where you can shop for gear, test the latest e-bikes and score discounts on kayaks, skis and camping equipment from New Hampshire brands. Plus, New Hampshire resident Joe Samba will be headlining the music stage on Saturday night.
COST: $20-$45
CONTACT: graniteoutdooralliance.org/graniteer
FUNDRAISER
END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER EVENT
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Brook, 319 New Zealand Road, Seabrook
WHAT: End 68 Hours of Hunger will celebrate 12 years as a nonprofit devoted to feeding food-insecure children. In celebration, an event will be help in September with Claire Bloom, the founding volunteer executive director, who will formally turn over the management of the organization to Katherine A. Roman. Attendees will include present and former members of the board of directors, program coordinators, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries and other supporters. The event will include a presentation of Claire’s recent TED Talk, delivered at TED X Portsmouth back in June.
COST: TBD
CONTACT: end68hoursofhunger.org
SEMINAR
HOUSING & ECONOMY 2023 CONFERENCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: Join New Hampshire Housing for a program on a variety of topics focused on the Granite State’s affordable housing and economic development needs, including: regulations and housing development, short-term rentals in NH, early trends in use of the NH Zoning Atlas, converting commercial space to housing and more.
COST: $60, includes breakfast and parking
CONTACT: nhhfa.org/event/2023-housing-economy-conference-10-4-23-manchester
CONFERENCE
NHFPI’S 2023 BUDGET AND POLICY CONFERENCE
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Join the NH Fiscal Policy Institute for its 8th Annual Budget and Policy Conference, where stakeholders will come together with leading policy experts from various areas to address cross-cutting issues and elevate impactful policy solutions. The event will examine workforce challenges in the state and highlight key ways we can address these challenges and strengthen the economic security of all Granite Staters.
COST: $50
CONTACT: nhfpi.org/events/nhfpis-2023-budget-and-policy-conference
COMMUNITY
WOMEN BUILDING COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 19, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: Don’t miss the NH Women’s Foundation’s largest event of the year, 19 years running, that brings together women and feminists of all genders to build community, get inspired and take action. This year’s program features keynote speaker Elizabeth Nyamayaro, an award-winning humanitarian, author and former United Nations senior advisor on gender equality.
COST: $30 – $750
CONTACT: nhwomensfoundation.org/wbc
FUNDRAISER
ANNUAL SUPERHERO 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit, Maine
WHAT: Rett’s Roost invites residents, visitors and businesses alike to join them on the beach for their fourth annual, family-friendly, costume-themed event at Main Beach during Ogunquitfest weekend. Rett’s Roost is an organization that supports families of children with cancer through psychosocial support and therapeutic programming, and this event will raise funds for their mission and honor the families in the pediatric cancer community.
COST: $25 – $60
CONTACT: rettsroost.org/event/superhero-5k
CONFERENCE
MOVING TOGETHER CONVERSATIONS: IMMIGRANTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE’S WORKFORCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Presented by NH Songa, this impactful one-day conference will discuss the importance of the vital partnership between immigrant workers and the labor market in our state. The conference will cover a range of topics including: understanding the immigrant community; examining the challenges and opportunities in welcoming immigrants to New Hampshire; empowering immigrant talent; presenting data on the valuable contributions of immigrants; the benefits of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) for companies; fostering workplace inclusion; assessing the state’s progress on immigrant inclusion; exploring policies to facilitate this process; and discussing innovative ideas for sustaining positive momentum for our state. Visit nhsonga.com to view speakers and conference sessions.
COST: $100
CONTACT: nhsonga.com
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