Ride to Remember Chief Maloney and Other Officers

EPPING –

There will be a charity motorcycle ride in memory of Chief Michael Maloney and in honor of the other officers involved in the police shootings in Greenland, on May 20. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. , and the ride begins at 10 a.m. It starts at American Legion Post 51, Calef Hwy-Rt 125, in Epping. It ends in Stratham Hill Park, Rt 33 , in Stratham, around noontime.

The cost: is $20 per rider, $10 per passenger. All money raised will be donated to the

Police Relief Associations & the Chief Michael Maloney Trust.  If interested in volunteering or donating, contact the organizers via facebook or call Sue at 603-679-5190. (courtesy photo)

1st Annual Women’s Living Expo

PORTSMOUTH—

JEM Events is proud to announce its first annual Women’s Living Expo on Saturday, May 19. This event is designed for women-owned businesses and businesses that cater to women and will include health and wellness exhibits, healthy living, beauty, home décor, private readings, fantastic prizes, raffles, auction items and much more.

Admission is free. Come have a chair massage, visit a skin care specialist or have a private reading. The expo will cater to women of all ages and will benefit a great organization - BreastCancerStories.org and their MyBreastCancerSupport.org.

This is the first of its kind in the seacoast area, showcasing women-owned businesses and businesses catering to women and their specialties. People are encouraged to bring their checkbooks and credit cards to take advantage of the great deals and services available at the event. “We have an amazing range of products and services available to us by women, for women in this area,” says event coordinator Jan Merkley.

“These companies range from small in-home businesses to mid-sized companies, and to larger corporations. Seeing them all in one place opens our eyes to the choices which are right at our fingertips - but not always obvious here in the Seacoast.” But there’s much more to the Expo. Merkley also wants families to understand that it’s also a fun event that benefits a great organization so it has something for everyone. “We are honored to have been chosen as the recipient for this extraordinary event,” says Wendy McCoole, executive director for BreastCancerStories.org and MyBreastCancerSupport.org.

Women will enjoy speaking with skin care specialists, looking at beautiful jewelry, purses, wallets, and totes, candles, chocolate fondue dipping parties and many other surprises. There are also many businesses that have generously donated items or services toward the raffles and silent auctions.

This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, in Portsmouth.

Free Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day at Children’s Museum

DOVER-

In honor of Mother’s Day, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is offering free admission for all mothers and grandmothers on Sunday, May 13, from 12 to 5 p.m. There will also be a special creative beading activity for children who visit on Mother’s Day. Kids can make a sparkly bracelet or necklace to give as a gift to the special woman in their lives. This activity is included with paid admission ($9 each for children and adults) and free for Children’s Museum members. Dads and grandfathers will get their turn to play free on Father’s Day, June 17.

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of custom-created exhibits for hands-on family learning. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the museum works closely with schools, social service agencies and educators to develop relevant programming and provide access for all. The museum also hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. For more information, please call the museum at 603-742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org. (courtesy photo)

Historical Hampton Walk, Past and Present

HAMPTON –

The first of three historical walks of 2012 will take place Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m. with Betty Moore and Karen Raynes taking you down memory lane in Hampton. This new walk will be about the past & present business community in Hampton. We will tour seven businesses; look into the corners and walk the creaky floors of buildings that remains vibrant after 112 years. We will hear about some lingering ghosts, who bought what in the general store and check out a still busy tavern. Meet in the High Street parking lot at 1 p.m. Reservations are requested by calling the Tuck Museum at 603-929-0781. A $10 per person fee insures future walks. Brochure of the walk is included. This is a great way to get to know your town. Sponsored by the Hampton Historical Society & the Tuck Museum. (courtesy photo)