Each year, NH Listens hosts a number of events throughout New Hampshire. These online and in person events range from engaging local communities to increase participation, creating civic spaces to strengthen our civic fabric, and training the region’s network of skilled facilitators.
We are grateful to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for their generous support.
Upcoming Events
NH Listens: Understanding and Preventing Hate-Based Activity
NH Listens: Understanding and Preventing Hate-Based Activity
NH Listens: Basic Facilitator Training
Prior to any online trainings, you'll want to download and test the Zoom software. Please contact Carrie Portrie with any questions regarding these trainings.
Basic Facilitator Training (Online)
October 12, 2022, 12 – 2 p.m.
Join this introductory training for tips and practice on key facilitator concepts for facilitating online and in person, including drawing people in, managing productive conversations, and strengthening your skills as a facilitator.
Register for the October 12 Training
Advanced Facilitator Training (Online)
November 30, 2022, 12 – 2:30 p.m.
Many of us are trained to remain neutral when we serve as facilitators. However, that doesn't mean we are passive in the face of bias and misunderstandings. This workshop helps enhance confidence to remain neutral, productively address issues, encourage, and move conversation in a constructive manner.
Register for the November 30 Training
Facilitating for Public Engagement (In person)
October 28, 2022, 10:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Pease Public Library
Plymouth, NH
This workshop will provide training on the critical role that facilitators play in fostering and supporting public engagement.
Prior facilitation experience is helpful, but not necessary. Dress is casual. A light lunch and training materials will be provided. The $50 fee may be reduced or waived for students and those with financial need. Please contact Michele Holt-Shannon for a promotion code.
Register for the October 28 Training
Advanced Facilitator Training (In person)
November 4, 2022, 9:30 – 3:30 p.m.
NH Audubon Massabesic Center
Manchester, NH
This workshop is designed to offer a deeper dive into the tough moments that facilitators face.
Prior facilitation experience is helpful, but not necessary. Dress is casual. A light lunch and training materials will be provided. The $50 fee may be reduced or waived for students and those with financial need. Please contact Michele Holt-Shannon for a promotion code.
Prior to any online sessions, you'll want to download and test the Zoom software. Please contact Carrie Portrie with any questions regarding these sessions.
November - Fundamentals in Designing Community Conversations
November 2, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
This session will overview fundamentals in designing a community conversaition, including practices for building equity and inclusion. From framing a key issue to gathering facilitators, there's a lot that goes into hosting an event. Join NH Listens for some of their tips and time for you questions.
December - Facilitating Strong Emotions in Community Conversations
December 7, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
This session will overview some key concepts and tips for facilitators. As facilitators we are always building new skills through practice and reflection, so join NH Listens and others for a discussion on facilitating wehn emotions need our full attention.
Other Upcoming Events
Prior to any online sessions, you'll want to download and test the Zoom software. Please contact Michele Holt-Shannon with any questions regarding these sessions.
October - Our Community: Welcoming and Safe—Understanding and Preventing Hate-Based Activity (In Person)
OCTOBER 3, 6 – 8 p.m.
Kittery Community Center, STAR Theatre
kittery, Maine
The Maine and New Hampshire Seacoast area has experienced increased hate-based activity in recent months. Please join us for an informative presentation and Q&A with area police departments and local community groups working to address hate-based activity. Talk with your neighbors about proactive and effective ways to respond. Learn more about:
- How to identify symbols affiliated with hate groups
- Active groups identified in our area
- How activity in the Seacoast compares regionally and nationally
- Actions you can take if you encounter literature or activity of hate groups
Refreshments will be available. Childcare will be provided by local, background-checked professionals.
This event is hosted by Kittery Police Department, Portsmouth Police Department, South Berwick Police Department, Granite State Progress, New Hampshire Council of Churches, New Hampshire Listens, United Against Hate on Seacoast, and additional area school districts & community groups.
Register for our October 3 event
October - Our Community: Welcoming and Safe—Understanding and Preventing Hate-Based Activity (Online)
OCTOBER 6, 6 – 8 p.m.
The Maine and New Hampshire Seacoast area has experienced increased hate-based activity in recent months. Please join us for an informative presentation and Q&A with area police departments and local community groups working to address hate-based activity. Talk with your neighbors about proactive and effective ways to respond. Learn more about:
- How to identify symbols affiliated with hate groups
- Active groups identified in our area
- How activity in the Seacoast compares regionally and nationally
- Actions you can take if you encounter literature or activity of hate groups
This event is hosted by Kittery Police Department, Portsmouth Police Department, South Berwick Police Department, Granite State Progress, New Hampshire Council of Churches, New Hampshire Listens, United Against Hate on Seacoast, and additional area school districts & community groups.
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