City Re-inters 1800s Remains in North Cemetery
December 6, 2023On a providentially mild November afternoon the City of Portsmouth returned fragments of remains thought to date to between 1820 and 1950 to North Cemetery. Their gravesites had been discovered when the wall bordering the Maplewood Avenue site of the cemetery was being rebuilt. The sites were not marked and work stopped immediately when the graves were disturbed.
Holiday Hygge, Tuesday & Wednesday Dec 26-27
December 2, 2023Drop in between 10-8 PM
hygge /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/
noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."
Hygge at the Library, Friday Dec 1
December 1, 2023Hygge for You-gge
Drop in between 12-5 PM
hygge /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/
noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."
City Opens 2024 Seasonal Prescott Park Dock Application Period
December 1, 2023The City Clerk announces that her office will start accepting applications on Monday, December 4, 2023 for the lottery to assign the twelve seasonal boat slips at Prescott Park for the 2024 season. The deadline for applying is Thursday, January 4, 2024. Go to the 2024 application package,
Oh Wow CS is the best
November 30, 2023yes it is
Film Screening: A Haunting in Venice, Thursday Dec 14
November 30, 20232023. PG-13. 103 minutes.
In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.
Refreshments will be served. Subtitles are shown whenever possible.
Portsmouth Historic Plaque Program Research Session, Sunday Dec 10
November 30, 2023The Portsmouth Athenaeum, Portsmouth NH 400, the Friends of the South End and the Citywide Neighborhood Committee have been collaborating on a Historic House Plaque Program.
1623: The Untold Story of New Hampshire’s Founding Family, Thursday Dec 7
November 30, 2023Presented by J. Dennis Robinson
The Planner Society Presents: Looking Back Looking Forward!, Wednesday Dec 6
November 30, 2023As we enter the last month of the year, taking time to pause and reflect on 2023 will help us prepare and plan with intention.
Come join the Planner Society to curate your own Year End Review, using reflection questions to help you evaluate 2023 and make choices about the new year.
World Affairs Discussion Group, Monday August 5
November 30, 2023Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our World Affairs Discussion group.
This program is offered online at the moment. Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC