Zentangle at Berwick Library
BERWICK, Maine — Patty Weeks will lead a Zentangle workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Berwick Public Library. The Zentangle artistic method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called “tangles.” Light refreshments will be available. Space is limited. Contact the library to reserve a spot at 207 6985737. 30-minute appointment with a social worker from Wentworth-Douglass Hospital who will aid in creating the document. The free event is open to people ages 18 and older who reside in New Hampshire or Maine. There is a limit of 20 appointments, and registration is required. To schedule an appointment, please call the hospital’s social work office at 603-740-2826.
Granite Way Day of Caring on the Seacoast
PORTSMOUTH — Volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves and providing hours of volunteering on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to complete “wish list” projects at local nonprofits. Volunteers will spread out across the greater Seacoast region. There is still time to sign up for a volunteer project at https:// bit.ly/3wbYZe0.
Wells Chamber to host 14th Family Jamboree
WELLS, Maine — The Wells Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th annual Family Jamboree on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road. The event features “free family fun” featuring games including a doughnut/apple eating challenge, ball toss, beanbag toss and relay races. There will also be activity booths to make your own beaded bracelet, get a temporary tattoo, fan making and pumpkin decorating compliments of Nancy Hafford- State Farm Agent. Ranger Tom will be back again this year with his Explore Archery game.
17th annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser
PORTSMOUTH — Waypoint at The Richie McFarland Center will host a
Touch-A-Truck fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pease International Tradeport. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 24. Tickets are $5 per person, not to exceed $20 per family, and can be purchased at the event. For more information on the event, or the organization and its services for local families, visit waypointnh.org.
New England BIPOC Festival in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The New England BIPOC Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 24, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Vida Cantina, 2456 Lafayette Road. Free. Admission is free and open to the public, and food is free, too, according to Joanna Kelley, a leader of the event. It will feature a Mariachi band, African drummers, a drag queen and representatives from Somersworth’s Indonesian Community Connect Inc.