Water Street Bookstore

<h1>Book Launch: Victoria Arlen, author of The View Is Worth It</h1>
Join us for the local book launch of The View Is Worth It: Unlocking the Beauty in Life's Peaks and Valleys by hometown author, Victoria Arlen!&nbsp;
A television host and gold-medalist swimmer shares her previously untold story of moving beyond survival to true healing, offering hope and help for anyone battling the silent pain of mental health struggles.
Imagine appearing to have it all--a miraculous story of survival, a rewarding career as a TV host and reporter, multiple medal wins in swimming, and the opportunity to travel the world speaking--but silently wanting to end it all ... and nearly succeeding. At the height of her success, Victoria Arlen found herself in a hopeless place she calls Rock-Bottomville.
Behind the smile was a struggle few could see. Victoria could no longer outrun the anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts pulling her down. She was known as the woman who--despite being written off as a lost cause--had emerged from a four-year vegetative state and survived. Then very quickly thrived. But the weight of being "the successful survivor" became too much. She spent a decade encouraging others not to give up, but she was slowly giving up on herself.
In this powerful book, Victoria speaks directly to the rising mental health crisis among younger adults, sharing helpful tools and powerful truths to remind us:
<ul><li>Your story does not end in defeat.</li><li>You can find a purpose for the pain.</li><li>There are blessings in the breakdowns.</li><li>It's okay to not be okay.</li></ul>
As Victoria has discovered, the climb out of Rock-Bottomville is steep, but the view from a place of faith, hope, and healing is always worth it.
Victoria Arlen is an accomplished motivational speaker, TV host/reporter, author, gold-medalist swimmer, philanthropist. With her TV career spanning more than a decade and starting at the age of twenty while in a wheelchair, Victoria has achieved far more than ever imagined, especially after not being expected to live to 15 years old and facing obstacle after obstacle. Her achievements and story of survival have been recognized internationally and nationally, including by the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list. &nbsp;

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A public meeting is being held to discuss the impact of the Exeter Hospital merger—what it means for access, cost, and services in our community.
These conversations matter. Across New Hampshire, changes in hospital systems are affecting how and where people receive care, often in ways that aren’t always clear to patients and families. 
This is an opportunity to:
<ul><li>Hear what’s changing</li><li>Ask questions</li><li>Share your experience and perspective</li></ul>
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“It’s Alive!” (Stuffed Animal Puppets): (Grades 3 &amp; up, 2-2.5 Hrs.)
What would happen if Dr. Frankenstein were let loose in a toy shop?&nbsp; Now I know what you are thinking: my child will be devastated and traumatized if we cut their favorite stuffed animal apart to create a puppet!&nbsp; Relax, my friends, I will supply an array of cleaned, used stuffed animals to dissect.&nbsp; This class is a great and unique way to teach students about hand puppets.&nbsp; In this class, each student will begin with a stuffed animal, which we will then proceed to turn into a hand puppet by opening it up, learning to pattern its mouth, and constructing &amp; installing a mouth plate.&nbsp; Miraculously, this will animate a formerly inanimate object, turning it from a mere toy into a puppet.
Creative Community Staff will pick students up at Epping Elementary School and walk them down to the Art Center.&nbsp; Students who are commuting should arrive by 3:35.
Registration deadline May 1st, midnight

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Book Launch: Victoria Arlen at Water Street Bookstore

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Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St, Exeter, NH

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