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On Monday, September 7, 2026, Municipal Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Trash and recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day.

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU) and the Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation (GRCHF) will be co-hosting a special Business After Hours Non-Profit Showcase on Wednesday, September 16, from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. The event will be taking place at 133 Brock Street in Rochester, NH….

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lou’s Pastry in celebration of the bakery’s first anniversary. The ceremony took place on August 26th, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 185 Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH. Lou’s Pastry is proud to celebrate one year of serving the Rochester community and…

Come join Rochester Recreation and Arena Volunteer Erika Carty for Messy Crafting for 3-5-year-olds!Come prepared to get messy and have fun! With these messy crafts, the process is just as important as the product! Whether you leave with a craft or just leave with memories, you can be sure that you at least leave the…

4-Week Youth Volleyball Training Program for kids entering Grades 1 -8 this fall. Come to the Rec Dept for our Youth Volleyball Training Program! Practical skills and drills will be taught and built upon as the program progresses. Date: Saturdays, September 19 – October 10 Times: Grades 1-2: 9:00am-10:00am Grades 3-4: 10:30am-12pm Grades 5-8: 12:30pm-2:30pm…

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, and in collaboration with the Office of Mayor Chuck Grassie, Rochester Colonial Moments, a historical series highlighting notable moments from Rochester’s past, is brought to you by Patrick O. Connelly, Rochester, New Hampshire, historian. Monday, August 31, 2026 “The Continental Congress,…

Start your day on the ice and take your skating to the next level! Early Morning Skating Skills is designed to help young hockey players improve their skating technique, balance, agility, speed, and overall confidence on the ice. The program offers separate sessions for middle/high school-age skaters and grades 1–5, with a maximum of 6…

Tai chi is a gentle exercise program that is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Derived from the martial arts, tai chi is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing, which enhance physical health and emotional well-being. Tai chi is based on spiritual and philosophical ideas that advocate a need for balance…

A message from Spaulding High School: Spaulding Cheer had an incredible week at NCA Cheer Camp in Bangor, ME! Our 10 athletes trained with elite instructors, grew as leaders, and competed at a high level throughout camp. 7 athletes were nominated for NCA All-American tryouts Cameryn Boumel earned NCA All-American honors! She was also a…

Registration opens September 1 for Learn to Skate! Each skater will learn to skate by learning the basics in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. As a skater improves, they will progress through the LTS levels learning new skills. Ages 5-12 Sessions run: Saturdays, 9/19-10/10 | 10:30am-11:15AM Saturdays, 10/24-11/21 (no class 11/7) |10am-10:45am Saturdays, 11/28-12/19 | 10am-10:45am…

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an upcoming session it its Skill Up! Series, an educational program designed to support business growth and professional development within the Greater Rochester business community. The Skill Up! Series features sessions led by local business experts, providing insights into practical and timely topics relevant to…

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, has received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. This is the second consecutive year that the hospital has received…

The following American Red Cross blood drives are scheduled in Rochester: Rochester Elks Lodge 295 Columbus Avenue, Rochester NH 03867 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM Link Directly to Your Scheduled Blood Drive: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NHElks Marturia Presbyterian Church 302 Rochester Hill Rd, Rochester NH 03867 Saturday, September 5, 2026 09:00 AM – 01:30…

A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: This past Wednesday, August 19th, I had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Patrick Connelly and his wife to our museum. We talked at length about his recent book releases of Rochester’s history during the Colonial period from the early 1600’s to 1799, approximately. The night before,…

The Salvation Army will hold a Final Summer Season Yard Sale & Craft Fundraiser at its location at 10 Old Farm Road in Rochester on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event will feature numerous vendors and items, along with a lunchtime hot dog meal offered at an affordable price….

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of September. The Teen Fall Reading Program starts on September 8 and runs through December 20. Kids ages 11, entering 6th grade, through age 18 can sign up on Beanstack: https://rplnhreads.beanstack.org/ The Rochester Public Library is…

A message from the Rochester Opera House: The height of summer is here at the Rochester Opera House, and we’ve got the hottest acts for you to enjoy before the cool of winter descends! Next week, legendary AC/DC tribute band Noise Pollution rocks the Opera House on August 21 at 8:00 PM! Noise Pollution presents…

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Chamber Raffle Bash! Underwritten by Deepa Reddy DMD, PLLC and presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, the NASCAR-themed “The Race to Riches: Fast Track to the Last Ticket” was held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Rochester…

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present “Seasons”, an exhibit featuring original works by Carla M. Zwahlen until the end of August. Both intimate and expansive, “Seasons” features paintings rooted in personal experience yet resonating with universal rhythms of change and memory. Zwahlen, a graduate of the Boston Art Institute, has exhibited widely throughout…

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, and in collaboration with the Office of Mayor Chuck Grassie, Rochester Colonial Moments, a historical series highlighting notable moments from Rochester’s past, is brought to you by Patrick O. Connelly, Rochester, New Hampshire, historian. Monday August 17, 2026 “On January 24,…

A message from Rochester Recreation & Arena: Where has the summer gone?! With our thoughts turning to fall and our lifeguards and pool attendants heading back to school, it’s time to start closing up the pools for the season. Gonic Pool closes on Friday, August 14th at 6 pm. Please note: those registered for 50+…

The Rochester Public Library invites adults 18 and older to participate in its monthly Reiki Healing Circle, held in the Library Community Room. Reiki Master Marilyn Carter cordially extends an invitation to participate in an immersive session dedicated to the gentle and non-invasive healing practice of Reiki. Whether you are new to Reiki or unfamiliar…

Call 811 before shovels or digging equipment hit the ground In recognition of National Safe Digging Day on August 11, Eversource is reminding customers to always call 8-1-1 before starting any project that requires digging, whether it’s as basic as planting a shrub or tree, or as complex as installing a deck or pool.  Statistics…

Historian, researcher, and author Patrick O. Connelly will present “Introduction to the Territory and Township of Rochester” on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rochester Elks Lodge, 295 Columbus Ave. Connelly, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in History and French, has spent decades researching Rochester’s…

Community Partners is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Brian Collins Impact Award, an annual honor recognizing an individual, family, or organization that reflects the compassion, creativity, collaboration, and commitment to community that defined Brian Collins’ life and leadership. Collins served as Community Partners’ Executive Director for 27 years, dedicating his career to advancing services…

Have you ever driven through the traffic circle at Strafford Square and noticed a large watering trough on the Walnut Street side? The trough is a scooped-out, solid granite block measuring 36 inches by 66 inches and about two feet high. It is currently used as a planter to beautify the roundabout. It is not…

There are less than 100 tickets left for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber Raffle, where the winner will choose either $10,000 or a 2026 Harley-Davidson Sportster S motorcycle! Co-underwritten by Deepa Reddy, DMD, PLLC and hosted by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber Raffle Bash Event this year will take…

A message from the Rochester Public Library: The Rochester Public Library will host a Community Game Night on Wednesday, August 19, from 6:00–7:00 PM. The Rochester Public Library invites the community to a free, all-ages Game Night! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy cornhole, jumbo Connect 4, jumbo Jenga, kids’ Plinko, and more!…

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new study pod made possible through a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, received earlier this year in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The gift was part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 initiative, a national effort honoring the legacy of the…

A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: For the past several weeks, on Monday evenings, members and friends from the public have been meeting at 6 p.m. at our museum to view an acclaimed documentary about the founding of our country. The meeting on July 27 had a few additional attendees, which was…

The Thank a Rochester Cop Committee is once again inviting the community to “paint the city blue” as preparations begin for National Thank a Police Officer Day, to be observed on Saturday, September 19. Throughout August and September, residents, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to show their appreciation for the Rochester Police Department by displaying…

On Thursday, June 30, Waterstone Properties Group welcomed community leaders, project partners, and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of Cedar Landing at the Ridge, a planned $400 million mixed-use development on Route 11. The 26.5-acre project will include more than 220 residential units, retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, healthcare services, banking, a fitness center,…

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, and in collaboration with the Office of Mayor Chuck Grassie, Rochester Colonial Moments, a historical series highlighting notable moments from Rochester’s past, is brought to you by Patrick O. Connelly, Rochester, New Hampshire, historian. Monday, August 3, 2026 “In the period…