Free Lecture Series

Wednesday, March 20 | 6:00pm: GETTING IN THE FLOW: CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL WOMEN

Karolina LaBrecque PhD, from Help to Grow Institute LLC, has a clinical background but is now working as a full-time life coach. Her work focuses predominantly on getting clients from burnout and stress out to balanced and fulfilling lives without sacrificing productivity. She predominantly serves women but also enjoys working with men. You can learn more about her here.

wednesday, march 27 | 6:00pm: "she's too emotional" - Overcoming biases as women leaders and claiming your seat at the table

Join the Town of Kittery for a FREE lecture event that shines a light on the critical issue of gender bias in leadership. Hear from local women leaders as they share their unique perspectives and stories to help break down barriers and inspire women to seize leadership roles and drive positive change in their communities.

OUR SPEAKERS

  • Kittery Town Manager, Kendra Amaral
  • Black Heritage Trail NH Executive Director, JerriAnne Boggis
  • Portsmouth City Manager, Karen Conard
  • Kittery Firefighter, Kellie Huddleston
  • Kittery Aroma Joe’s Branch Owner, Maryna Shuliakouskaya
  • Kittery Town Councilor, Judy Spiller

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 | 6:00PM: BEFORE & AFTER; FROM PREVENTION TO RENEWAL LECTURE

Raising awareness about sexual violence with Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 | 6:00PM: FINDING POMP RUSSELL

Family genealogist & Maine citizen historian Judy Granger will discuss Pomp Russell-How an enslaved black infant from Massachusetts becomes a NH Revolutionary war soldier and early settler of Weld, Maine.

Co-sponsored by the Town of Kittery DEI Committee. 

THURSDAY, MAY 16 | 6:00pm: SEARCHING FOR MARGARET CUTT

Family genealogist and Maine citizen historian Judy Granger will discuss Margaret Cutt (Pomp Russel’s wife) who lived in the Kittery area during the late 1700’s, early 1800’s. She will discuss Cutt’s connections with some of the oldest and wealthiest Kittery families (the Pepperrells, Brays, Gerrishes and Elliots).

Co-sponsored by the Town of Kittery DEI Committee. 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 | 6:00PM: WATER HAS A MEMORY

Rodney Rowland, Director of Facilities and Environmental Sustainability, at Strawberry Banke Museum. 

Check out our STAR Theatre schedule for other STAR Theatre happenings such as concerts, performances, documentaries and more!