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The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Studley’s Flower Gardens, is pleased to host a special Mother’s Day activity to create DIY flower flings, also known as “seed bombs,” on Saturday, May 11, at 11:00 am. According to organizers, flower flings are simple to make, requiring ingredients like soil, clay, compost, and flower seeds, which […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that Kenneth Gloss, owner of Boston’s renowned Brattle Book Shop, will share his expertise on old and rare books during a special event in the Community Room on Wednesday, May 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  Kenneth Gloss, a well-known rare book specialist and appraiser, will discuss […]

The 7th Annual Community Photography Show Awards Reception will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 10, at the First United Methodist Church, in downtown Rochester. Photography submissions will be on display for viewing. Awards will be presented at that time, with light refreshments served afterward. For more information, call (603) 948-1179. The First […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank will be underwriting the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 “Old World Elegance: An Evening in England” Annual Awards Celebration. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at The Oaks Grandview Venue at 100 Hide-Away Place in Somersworth. The Annual Awards Celebration will […]

The Garage at The Governor’s Inn will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours on Thursday, May 16, 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 […]

The Rochester Historical Society and Museum will host “The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns” on May 9, starting at 6:00 pm. Barns can tell us a great deal about the history of agriculture in New Hampshire. In the colonial period, New Hampshire was a rural, agrarian state and small subsistence farms dotted the […]

The Granite State Choral Society is hosting the Shop ‘Til You Drop Craft Fair on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. According to organizers, this event promises a day filled with shopping for handcrafted goods, live artisan demonstrations, community connection, and delicious baked […]

The Granite State Choral Society, in collaboration with the Nashua Choral Society and Symphony NH, is hosting a musical event on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Rochester. This collaborative performance aims to heal hearts, uplift spirits, and harmonize souls through the power of music. For tickets […]

Built in 1939, Spaulding High School is one of the most beautiful high school buildings in New England. Did you know that previous to 1939, Wakefield Street was also the home of Rochester High School? It was the city’s public high school in the early part of the 20th century. The Rochester Historical Society and […]

Rochester Recreation and Arena, in collaboration with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, is organizing The Rochester Recreation and Arena Art Olympics as a part of its Master Plan development. This initiative aims to engage residents of all ages and artistic backgrounds in envisioning the future of recreation in the City of Rochester. Participants are encouraged […]

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit during the month of May entitled “Two Friends, Two Views.” It features the work of artists Tom Glover and Lawrence Driscoll.   An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 3 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  The […]

Unitil will be conducting its Annual Gas Service Line inspections in Rochester starting the week of April 29 with internal employees and contracted technicians. Service Line Inspections should conclude by the end of October. This important leakage safety inspection is required by both federal and state code. Each inspector shall be wearing a High Visibility […]

The First Congregational Church and First United Methodist Church will hold events on Saturday, May 4, respectively. See below for details: First Congregational Church Description: Annual YARD Sale at First Church Congregational, 63 S. Main Street, Rochester NH on Saturday, May 4th, 8-noon.  Nothing’s priced — simply empty your wallet into our large donation barrel! […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is excited to announce two creative programs scheduled for teens in May. On Wednesday, May 8, teens can participate in “Bristle Bots – Create and Design,” where they’ll have the chance to design a bristle bot (a simple battery-operated robot) and engage in various challenges with them. This event […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Old World Elegance: An Evening in England” Annual Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at The Oaks Grandview in Somersworth, NH. Underwritten by Meredith Village Savings Bank, this elegant evening celebrates business success, and features cocktails, a delicious dinner, awards, […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the eighth annual Caregivers Connect, a special supportive event for family caregivers in the community. This free in-person event will take place at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dover on Wednesday, May 8, from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, and is generously […]

The Rochester Conservation Commission is pleased to report that more than 20 volunteers gathered to clean up a polluted section of the Cocheco River on Saturday, April 13. The effort was organized to address a specific bend of the river that has experienced severe trash collection. The problem was brought to the City’s attention by […]

Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors, and the prospect of witnessing a total solar eclipse will certainly entice additional visitors to the Granite State. With late-season winter precipitation continuing to accumulate, outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels must be aware that recreation this spring requires personal responsibility and preparation. […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Monarch School of New England to enhance its facilities and programming and provide an opportunity for public engagement. In a joint effort, the Library commissioned the Woodworking Department of the Monarch School to craft a wooden suggestion box for the Teen Room. The […]

The Strafford County Addiction Task Force is accepting registrations for the 2024 Strafford County Addiction Summit. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 15, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, in the Holloway Commons Building, at the UNH Durham Campus. With several workshops to choose from, attendees will have the opportunity to […]

The recent winter storm unexpectedly extended the stuffed animal sleepover event hosted by the Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library. Originally planned for just a night, the closure forced librarians to entertain dozens of stuffed companions for an entire weekend. With the library closed for the scheduled pick-up day, librarians ensured that the 36 […]

MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is excited to announce the launch of its annual community calendar photo contest, open to the public now through June 28. Entries should represent what it means to explore and enjoy beautiful New Hampshire. Winning photos will be featured in MVSB’s complimentary 2025 community calendar, website, social media and/or note […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop focused on college preparedness, led by Meg Martinson from Cider Hill Advising. As a seasoned educator and coach, Meg Martinson brings a wealth of experience in academics and athletics to her role at Cider Hill Advising. Drawing on her expertise, Martinson will lead a […]

Self-care while mothering can be challenging. Whether you’re a new mom or a mom of grown children, motherhood can zap energy, mood, and health just as it adds joy, love, and memories. Balancing both sides is a full life’s work. Join Brenda Jones (M. Ed. CYI, CRQTC) fellow mother exploring simple self-care practices you can […]

The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce the creation of a student arts-based competition to correspond with the creation, installation, and unveiling of the new Christa McAuliffe Memorial in 2024. Submissions for the arts-based competition will consist of one of the following forms: visual art medium (paint, drawing, digital, etc.); poetry; […]

Trout-managed waters offer anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the Granite State’s most scenic surroundings. You can fish in many of New Hampshire’s managed trout ponds starting on the fourth Saturday in April, and this year’s opening day is April 27. These waters include “designated trout ponds” and “fly-fishing-only ponds,” which […]

New Hampshire Pet Aid is thrilled to announce that it recently received a grant of $11,065.69 from The Fabulous Find, a quality re-sale boutique in Kittery, Maine. Each month, The Fabulous Find selects three Seacoast nonprofits to split net profits from its sales. NH Pet Aid was fortunate to be selected for the month of […]

The Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for Polychronis Financial Services to celebrate an expansion of services. Since its founding in 2000, Polychronis Financial Services has served as a trusted source of retirement planning for residents of New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Florida, and Arizona. With its recent expansion to include […]

The Rochester Senior Activity Center, in collaboration with the Rochester Public Library, invites the public to attend a special screening of Cycle of Memory, an award-winning documentary meant for people of all ages. Cycle of Memory follows filmmaker Alex Leff and his younger sibling Koby as they try to uncover the past and capture the […]

Enjoy an adventure set on a modern-day Greek island with Sole City Dance’s newest production, The Moon-Spinners Mystery. The ballet follows Nikki, a young detective grieving the loss of her mother. To escape her sorrow, she travels to Greece where she makes friends, searches for a missing person, runs up against a group of nefarious […]

The Rochester Public Library will host an upcoming presentation by retired U.S. diplomat David K. Wessel. The event will take place at the library, located at 65 South Main Street, on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:00 pm. During the presentation, Wessel will read from his new novel and delve into the thought-provoking subject of ‘Ordinary […]

In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16th, Cornerstone VNA is offering a free “lunch and learn” webinar for community members on the topic of Advance Directives. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 16 from 12:00-1:00pm. Learn how to inform family, friends, and health professionals about the kind of health care […]

The Rochester Elks #1393 conducted their annual awards night on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 in the Lodge Hall, located at 295 Columbus Avenue, Rochester, NH. A delicious roast beef and ham dinner was prepared by Lodge cook Lisa Edgerly and served prior to the awards ceremony. Approximately 175 members and guests were in attendance. Past […]