Shop 'Til You Drop Craft Fair, Green Thumb Plant Sale and more: Community events May 6-12

Explore antique fans at Dover Library

DOVER — The Dover Public Library will host a program on the history of antique fans on Monday, May 6. The 6:30 p.m. program will be led by antique hand fan collector Shelly J. Goncalves. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the library’s website at library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050.

'Aging and Creativity' talk with Ross Bachelder

BERWICK, Maine — Ross Bachelder is back at the Berwick Public Library on May 7 at 6 p.m. with a program called “Never too Old: Aging and Creativity.” He will speak about aging and creativity (he’s an expert - he just turned 80!)

Real life solutions to declutter your life

DOVER — Want to learn how to declutter your life? Jill Buchan and Tanner Clark, the dynamic duo behind Real Organized, will share valuable insights into the basics of decluttering and organizing your living space at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Dover Library.

NH Together at Portsmouth Library

PORTSMOUTH — NH Together will host a meeting Tuesday, May 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Library to discuss problems and solutions for New Hampshire issues. The group will present their findings based on what they have heard from people like you at various listening sessions around the state. Following the brief presentation, attendees will split into small groups and work collaboratively to discuss and define the specific problems to address and consider a range of possible solutions. Register at https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/Dem2457.

Watch 'The Holdovers' at Dover Library

DOVER — The Dover Public Library will host a special screening of the Oscar-nominated movie “The Holdovers” on Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m.

Robot Petting Zooat Dover Library

DOVER — The Dover Public Library invites kids in grades K-4 to a Robot Petting Zoo at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. The hands-on program allows attendees to test out some of the robots & STEM technology at the library. Registration is required at library.dover.nh.gov.

7th Community Photography Showin Rochester

ROCHESTER — The 7th annual Community Photography Show awards reception will take place at the First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Photography submissions will be on display, and awards will be presented with light refreshments served afterward. For more information, contact the church at 603-948-1179.

Volunteer Fairat Dover Library

DOVER — A volunteer fair will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, on the top floor of the Dover Public Library. The fair welcomes people to learn about and chat with representatives of several local nonprofits looking for volunteers to aid their organization. Free and open to the public. All ages are invited to attend. For more information, call 603-516-6050.

Shop 'Til You Drop Craft Fair

ROCHESTER — The Granite State Choral Society invites you to the Shop 'Til You Drop Craft Fair on Saturday, May 11. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield St., Rochester. Learn more about our upcoming events at gschoralsociety.org.

Apple Blossom Arts & Craft Fair

KENSINGTON — The Apple Blossom arts and craft fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Kensington Congregational Church. There will be local vendors galore, lunch at the Apple Blossom Cafe, baked goods, live music, face painting and other children’s activities. Touch-a Truck Firetruck will be there.

Hanging Basket and Green Thumb Plant Sale

DOVER — The GFWC-Dover Area Woman’s Club is hosting its annual Hanging Basket and Green Thumb Plant Sale. They are currently taking preorders for four types of floral baskets. The order deadline is May 9. Baskets are picked up on Saturday, May 18, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Dover Chamber of Commerce. The Green Thumb will host its member-grown plant sale that day with a free children’s planting table. For more information, visit their Facebook event site at GFWC-The Dover Area Woman’s Club” or email GFWC.dawc@gmail.com.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Plant sale, craft fairs and more: Community events May 6-12