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The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce invites non-member businesses to join and be included in its annual Business Referral Directory. Those businesses that join the Chamber by August 30, 2024, are guaranteed to be included in this valuable publication for free. The Chamber’s Business Referral Directory is distributed to Chamber members and the public throughout […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will hold its 50th Annual Golf Tournament, underwritten by Waste Management, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at The Oaks Golf Links. The format for this tournament is a scramble with a shotgun start time of 9:00 am. Players will enjoy a continental breakfast and […]

Cornerstone VNA is excited to announce their annual Cornerstone Award recipient, given to an individual or business in recognition of their commitment to advancing the mission of Cornerstone VNA. This year, Susan Young Gaudiello of Barrington, NH was honored with the 2024 Cornerstone Award during an intimate gathering of donors and friends on June 26th. […]

Cornerstone VNA is proud to announce that two team members received high honors at the Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, which was held on June 18th at The Barn at Bull Meadow in Concord. During the Alliance’s special event, Julie Reynolds, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA, received the […]

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the addition of several informational signs marking historically significant sites in the downtown area. Sites include City Hall/Opera House, Fire Station (now City Hall Annex), Post Office (now Rochester District Court), Cocheco River Bridge over North Main Street, Central Square and Parson Main Monument, and Rochester Public […]

The Rochester Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of “Concert on the Common,” a free outdoor concert series featuring a variety of musical acts from all over the region. The concerts are planned for Wednesday evenings (from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in July and from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in August), […]

The Rochester Slammers 8U softball team is in the midst of an extraordinary season, clinching both the New Hampshire State Championship and the New England Regional Championship. Formed in August 2023, the team boasts an impressive roster of 12 talented players, including six returning athletes from the 2023 season and six new additions. Together, they […]

Frisbie Memorial Hospital is launching a monthly health-focused discussion series, open to the public, starting in July 2024. Sessions will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of each month, in the Strafford Conference Center on the Frisbie Memorial Hospital campus. This series will cover a range of topics and […]

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Spaulding High School “Triangle,” also known as Torr’s Park. This annual event is part of a nationwide celebration to enhance police-community relations and promote crime prevention. The event will feature over 20 local organizations and businesses, […]

The City of Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Department will host the Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 4-9 pm. Parking will be limited on-site. Participants are instructed to utilize street parking and other nearby municipal lots as much as possible. Anyone who is able is encouraged to park […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is excited to announce the revitalization of its popular community Educational Series. These educational presentations are free and open to community members and local businesses and cover a variety of health and wellness-related topics. Presentations can also be customized to meet specific needs or areas of interest. […]

The Rochester Opera House is proud to present the timeless musical Fiddler on the Roof from July 12 through July 27. Winner of nine Tony Awards, when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof, has become a cornerstone of musical theatre. Set in the small village of Anatevka, the story follows Tevye, a poor milkman, […]

The Granite YMCA has announced the closure of its Rochester location, effective September 30, 2024. All children currently enrolled at the YMCA of Strafford County’s Early Learning Center will be offered a space at the Somersworth location without any service interruption. Staff members are encouraged to transition to the Somersworth facility to continue their roles […]

The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Open World Explorers, presents “Breeding Season Backyard Birds”, an engaging and interactive presentation featuring common and likely breeding season birds found in any backyard in New England. Attendees will learn identification tips, including recognizing a few birds by their songs. Additionally, the presentation will provide tips on feeding […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 22 to celebrate the grand opening of Confident Med Spa’s fourth location at The Ridge Marketplace, 155 Marketplace Blvd, Unit 4. Confident Med Spa offers state-of-the-art treatments, including aesthetician services, body services, injections, skin rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, and more. With […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to join a 6-week Dungeons and Dragons campaign starting Friday, July 12 at 10 am. The campaign will run for six consecutive weeks. Teens interested in participating need to sign up at the Main Desk by visiting the library or calling (603) 332-1428. Space is limited, so […]

First Church Congregational invites the public to the Annual Blueberry Fest on Saturday, August 3, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm noon. Enjoy a delicious Blueberry Pancake Breakfast with options of 1, 2, or 3 blueberry pancakes (or plain), scrambled eggs, bacon or ham, juice, and a beverage—all for just $10 (children 5-10, $5, and […]

The City of Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Department are thrilled to announce the return of the Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 4-9 pm. The event is a family-friendly celebration offering free admission to kiddie carnival rides, live music and entertainment, activities and games, food trucks, vendors, and […]

The Rochester Public Library is excited to announce that starting July 1, 2024, they will no longer charge late fees for overdue materials. While late fees will no longer be charged, patrons will still be responsible for the replacement cost of items that are lost, damaged, or not returned in 28 days. All existing fines […]

The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2024 Summer Show titled “Motion” at the Franklin Gallery at Riverstones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street, Rochester. This year, members were challenged to take and submit photographs depicting subjects in motion using techniques such as freeze-frame, motion blur, or visual flow. The exhibit […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to join art teacher Marcey Buchakjian for a fun and creative art project to kick off the summer. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 10th, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring magazines, photos, candy wrappers, special notes, cards, and their […]

Rochester Recreation & Arena is pleased to introduce a new tennis program designed for kids entering 1st through 12th grade. Participants will learn essential tennis skills, including serving, rallying, and scoring. The program is structured to build self-confidence while ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience for all. Equipment will be provided, so no prior experience […]

The Garage at The Governor’s Inn will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours on Thursday, June 27, 2024. This event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at 78 Wakefield Street in Rochester. Tours of the Garage area and Rolland Estate (including guest rooms) will be offered. Attendees will […]

On Friday, June 14, the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 held its annual Flag Day ceremony at their Lodge Hall on Columbus Avenue. Approximately 40 people attended the event, which featured participation from the Rochester Lodge Officers and members of the Rochester Emblem Club #40. The ceremony began with Exalted Ruler Mark Guilmett, followed by Past […]

The Union Street parking lot in downtown Rochester is set for a major refurbishment, with construction expected between the spring and fall of 2025. The project, budgeted at $1.75 million, aims to improve functionality and environmental sustainability. The lot will see its capacity slightly increase from 97 to 99 spaces, including handicapped and electric vehicle […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce “Adventure Begins at Your Library”, the theme for this year’s annual Summer Reading Program. The program was soft launched with a skit written by local middle school student Megan Merrigan and performed by members of the Rochester School District’s reading team and Library Assistant Casey. Following the […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, welcomes Dr. Peter Saikali, MD, as the new Assistant Hospice Medical Director. Dr. Saikali brings a wealth of experience and expertise, further strengthening Cornerstone VNA’s commitment to providing exceptional Hospice Care and support to patients and their families. In addition to his part-time Assistant Hospice Medical Director […]

The Rochester Elks Lodge is hosting its annual Flag Day Services on Friday, June 14th, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Lodge Hall at 295 Columbus Avenue, Rochester, NH. Flag Day, officially established in 1916 and nationally observed since 1949, is a significant event for the Elks, the only fraternal organization that mandates its observance. […]

Inspired by the mantra, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” students from Spaulding High School have established the Compassion Closet to assist unhoused students in obtaining essential items they may struggle to access otherwise. This initiative aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive community within the school. “In a world […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for its annual Chamber Raffle. This year’s Chamber Raffle Bash event, themed as a 70’s disco “Friday Night Fever,” is co-underwritten by Breezeline and Deepa Reddy, DMD, PLLC. The event, featuring an exciting “reverse raffle” throughout the evening, is scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2024, at […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is excited to announce the kickoff party for this year’s Teen Summer Reading Program. The celebration will take place in the Community Room on Monday, June 24 at 6:00 pm. Attendees can look forward to ice cream, prizes, and a chance to vote on the movies for the upcoming […]

The City of Rochester is announcing the temporary closure of the former Ben Franklin lot, located at the corner of Wakefield Street and Union Street, starting the week of June 5. This closure, lasting for the duration of the construction, will facilitate the refurbishment of the area into a new Municipal Lot designed to address […]

The City of Rochester Economic Development Commission (REDC), in partnership with the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and the City Economic Development Department, is pleased to announce that they will be conducting a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program this summer. The purpose of the program is to help the City understand the current business […]