Local History: Standing Together-The Seacoast LGBTQ Social and Support Groups Since the 1950s, Tuesday October 11
October 11, 2022Tom Kaufhold of the Seacoast NH LGBT History Project will share artifacts and stories of the Seacoast LGBTQ community. Registration required.
City Plans Additional Prescott Park Site Tests in Preparation for Prescott Park Master Plan Implementation
October 7, 2022The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is planning to dig five trenches near the Shaw Warehouse in Prescott Park, starting October 17, 2022, as part of the investigation required to implement the Prescott Park Master Plan. The work will be conducted in conjunction with the project consultant Weston & Sampson and archaeology firm Independent Archaeological Consulting, LLC (IAC). The work is expected to take several days, starting at 9 am (weather-permitting) each day.
Portsmouth City Clerk Announces State Election Voting Details for November 8
October 6, 2022Film Screening: The Princess Bride, Thursday October 6
October 6, 2022A young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farm boy-turned-pirate's obstacles in his quest to be reunited with his true love. No registration required. Costumes welcome!
City of Portsmouth Announces Selection of Patricia Ainsworth at Chief Information Officer
October 5, 2022City Manager Karen Conard has selected Patricia Ainsworth, with more than 32 years’ experience in IT and systems technology, as the City’s first Chief Information Officer. Ms. Ainsworth’s starting date is October 11, 2022.
City Again Earns Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown of Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 5, 2022The City of Portsmouth has received Awards of Excellence from the Government Financial Officers Association for the Popular Annual Financial Report (5th year), Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (29th year) and the Budget Presentation. This is the second year in a row that Portsmouth’s Finance Department has won the GFOA Triple Crown for winning all three reporting Excellence Awards and again Portsmouth is the only Triple Crown winner in NH and one of just two in New England (the other was Newport RI).
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Schedule a Screening!
October 3, 2022
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a worldwide annual campaign to increase awareness and to promote regular screening and early detection of breast cancer.
Classical Guitar Concert: Jaclyn Jones, Sunday October 2 @ PMAC
October 2, 2022Classical guitarist Jaclyn Jones performs solo and chamber concerts throughout the United States. Join us for our Guitar Sunday series in partnership with PMAC. Don't miss! No registration required. Find out more!
Learn to Knit Starts Saturday, October 1!
October 1, 2022Local knitter Veronique Ludington covers all the basics in this three-part class. Registration is required. Space is limited. Materials provided.
3D Design with Tinkercad, Wednesday September 28
September 28, 2022Learn how to use Tinkercad, and start thinking in three dimensions! All students get one free 3D print.