Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Comes to the UNH Whittemore Center

DURHAM—
Join Avis Goodwin Community Health Center when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to the seacoast, at the UNH Whittemore Center in Durham, New Hampshire on Feb. 17th, 2010. Hot on the heels of the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road, with stops planned in about 285 communities and 30 countries across the globe. Tickets for the event are on sale now and all proceeds benefit Avis Goodwin Community Health Center.
This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2009/2010 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre, and features award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., films begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, at the Whittemore Center Box Office, at the UNH Mub or at Avis Goodwin Community Health Center. Event sponsorship and advertising opportunities are still available. For tickets or information contact Renee Allen, Avis Goodwin Events Manager, 603.516.2556, rallen@agchc.org
AGCHC is the only non-profit community health center in Strafford County, New Hampshire that focuses on providing high-quality, affordable medical, dental and mental health services for all, regardless of the ability to pay. The Organization focuses on the whole person and integrates all medical disciplines in its approach to providing families with quality care. AGCHC has a proud 40 year history, serving over 8,000 patients from throughout Strafford County with first-rate care. Services include oral healthcare, mental health, primary care and prenatal care. All patients have access to specialty service providers and fees are based on the ability to pay. To learn more about AGCHC visit www.AvisGoodwinCHC.org. To learn more about BANFF visit www.banffmountainfestivals.ca.
The screenings of The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Canada and the USA are presented by National Geographic and The North Face; sponsored by Deuter, OR (Outdoor Research), Three Cups of Tea, Polartec, Parks Canada, and Primaloft; with support from MSR (Mountain Safety Research), Ski Fernie, Petzl, World Expeditions & Mountain Hardwear.
Photo caption: Courtesy of The Banff Centre.

Take a Tour on “The Trains of the UK”

DOVER—
On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Friends of the Dover Public Library will host a lively presentation on English train transport by John Pelletier at 7 p.m. in the Library Lecture Hall.
Using graphs plus personal and historical photography, John will explore train transport and alternative mass transit in the United Kingdom from the late 19th century to today. His talk will focus on trains, trams, buses, and cycles as they were in the past, as they are now, and what options might exist for the future. Evocative photographs will show rail stations, bus stations, trains and trams, the heart of British public transportation.
John Pelletier studied at The University of Leeds, Leeds, UK during 2009. and is getting his Master’s Degree in sustainable transport planning and development, pinpointing cycling infrastructure. He has traveled around Great Britain and mainland Europe, taking pictures of train networks and other transport-related infrastructure and completed a case study on Sustrans, the Leeds velocampus bike-share program. During summer 2009, John was an assistant photography teacher and dorm head at the Putney School in Putney, Vermont. He is currently in graduate school at Plattsburgh State University. This program is free and refreshments will follow.
Photo caption: The Friends of the Dover Public Library is hosting a presentation on English train transport on Jan. 19. (Courtesy Photo)

Scam Detection/Prevention Seminar

SOMERSWORTH—
Officer Mike Sloane of the Somersworth Police Department will provide tips and suggestions on avoiding and detecting potential scams that target seniors, ranging from “winning” the lottery to “free” prescription offers to unnecessary home repairs. Lunch is provided afterward ($2 donation). The seminar takes place on Thursday, January 14th at 10:30 a.m. in the Fillion Terrace Senior Center for free. For more information or to sign up for the event, please contact Darryl in the Recreation Office at 692-9508.