It’s a Rainy Thursday, Richie McFarland Children’s Center’s ‘Touch a Truck’ and FREE Cinemagic Movie Theatres

Today is probably not the day you want to be outside for any length of time. It's gonna rain, rain, rain! However, the weekend is looking much better. Just in time for our "Year of Service" partner, the Richie McFarland Children's Center's 'Touch-a-Truck' event.

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Weather

Meteorologist Rob Carolan says rain showers this morning, a steadier rain in the afternoon with a high of 71. Clouds and rain in the North Country with the chance of a thunderstorm and a high of 68.

WOKQ Year of Service Winner to hold "Touch-a-Truck" benefit this weekend

The Richie McFarland Children's Center is holding their 10th 'Touch-a-Truck' event Saturday at Pease. The podcast has all the information you need. It's a great family event. Go and take pictures!

Dover Mounted Police are counting on you

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If you spend any amount of time in downtown Dover, NH, you have seen 'Monty' and 'CJ.' The Dover Mounted Police is holding its "Open House" on Sunday, October 19th. You really don't want to miss it this year, they'll be playing 'Barn Bingo!' Yup, it's exactly what you think it is! Barn Bingo will be held DURING the event which begins at 9 AM. During the open house, you will be able to sit on the horses and have your picture taken, there will be face painting, a hay maze, a chicken egg hunt, t-shirts and other items for sale. But here's the best part...It is free to get in! So, spend your Sunday helping the Dover Mounted Police and have fun doing it!

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