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The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce its featured artists for the month of December, showcasing works by Ezra Brown and Marie Lejeune. Ezra Brown, a 25-year-old artist based in Rochester, is displaying a selection of acrylic paintings complemented by contemporary bead and textile work. Marie Lejeune, former Children’s Librarian and current Director of […]

The Rochester Elks #1393 showcased their spirit of giving by donating toys, gift cards, and cash valued at approximately $4000 to support the annual Salvation Army Toy Drive. In an organized effort on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, dedicated Lodge members packed and prepared the donations for delivery to the Rochester Salvation Army. The Rochester Elks […]

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present the musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, with a slate of performances running until December 23. It isn’t the holiday season without revisiting the beloved tale of the penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and the awakening of his long-forgotten festive spirit. […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce Off The Wall, an art podcast hosted by RMFA co-founders Matt Wyatt and Amy Regan. Off The Wall is a semi-regular series where Matt and Amy chat with a wide variety of visual artists, digging into the nuts and bolts of their creative process to reveal […]

The Rochester Opera House is celebrating its 3rd annual Pack the House event on Saturday, December 16th. Pack the House is an initiative to fill every seat in the theater with donated items to help people in need. In past years, Pack the House has been able to donate to Gather NH, End 68 Hours […]

The Spaulding Music Department, in collaboration with the Art Department, is delighted to announce the return of the Annual Holiday Village Concert and Art Gallery on December 16th and 17th, 2023. This annual holiday tradition, themed “Choose Joy,” invites the greater Rochester community to experience a fusion of music and art at Spaulding High School. […]

ConvenientMD, New England’s leading urgent care provider, recently donated $1,000 to Hope on Haven Hill. This comes as a result of each of a pledge made earlier this fall to make donations corresponding with the number of flu shots given at each clinic. Each of its 40 urgent clinics and four primary care offices across […]

In collaboration with the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library invites children and families to ‘StoryTime and Touch-a-Truck’ on December 12th, at the Department of Public Works, located at 209 Chestnut Hill Road. Beginning at 10:30 am, a truck-themed StoryTime will be held in the DPW conference room, […]

The Rochester Rotary Club will be hosting a Comedy Night on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, to benefit Rochester Charities. Comedians include Jody Slaone, Rob Steen, and Tim McKeever. The show will be held at the Rochester Elks Lodge, located at 41 Columbus Avenue. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. Early bird tickets […]

On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, the Rochester Elks #1393 and Dover Elks #184 conducted their annual local lodge Hoop Shoot Contest at the Rochester Rec Center Gymnasium. The contest got underway at 10:00 AM. The Rochester Lodge Event Chair was Jeff Rasmussen, and the Dover Event Chair was Maria Zopf. Both Lodges had a number […]

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the Rochester Public Library has been selected as one of 27 libraries nationwide to participate in the esteemed Great Stories Club, a program initiated by the American Library Association (ALA) aimed at encouraging reading and meaningful discussions among underserved teenagers. This competitive grant reflects the Library’s […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Make Room”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Hannah Hirsch in the Carnegie Gallery, at the Rochester Public Library. Hannah Hirsch, a talented artist hailing from Biddeford, Maine, delves into the realms of obsession, memory, and the transformative power of art. With a […]

The Rochester Public Library will be hosting Wrap and Yap!, a program that invites members of the community to wrap gifts and enjoy the company of others during the holiday season. “Wrapping gifts can be a daunting task, so we thought it would be fun to utilize our space so people can keep each other […]

On October 4th, WMEX-LP 105.9-FM was honored with the title of “LPFM Station of the Year” by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters. This recognition was bestowed upon WMEX-LP at the annual convention held in Concord, New Hampshire. WMEX-LP 105.9-FM plays the best classic rock and roll hits from the 1950s through the 1980s. WMEX-AM […]

Frisbie Memorial Hospital announced today that the HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Share Fund as part of its new Health Equity Catalyst Grant Program. The funding is through the HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund, a community impact fund with an initial investment of $75 million focused on addressing high-priority community […]

The Red Cross is having a Blood Drive on Friday, December 8th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Community Room, at the Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main Street. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and search: ROCHESTERLIBRARYNH or call 1 (800) 733-2767.

On Tuesday, November 21st, the Parking Review Group (a City Manager’s self-directed work team) provided City Council with a presentation regarding the current state of parking in the downtown district. Shanna B. Saunders, Director of Planning and Development, led the presentation on behalf of the team, which consists of a mix of downtown business owners, […]

DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST, THE PARADE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 4TH AT 6PM. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual holiday parade with the theme this year of “A Polar Express Christmas”. Generously underwritten by Service Credit Union, Rochester’s holiday parade is scheduled to be […]

On Tuesday, November 28th, Eastern Propane & Oil presented End 68 Hours of Hunger Rochester with a large food donation and financial contribution of $1550 to help feed children in need. End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public not-for-profit organization committed to addressing the approximately 68-hour period of hunger some school children face between […]

The Rochester Mental Health Alliance is pleased to reveal its new logo, a co-creation developed by Creteau Regional Tech Center student Devin Peterson-Matos and Tim Rummo, a patrol officer with the Rochester Police Department. The newly formed Mental Health Alliance has a mission to foster community-wide connections, share resources, reduce stigma, and promote recovery across […]

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 @ 5:30pm in Central Square, Rochester Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, we have rescheduled the 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting for the safety and enjoyment of all involved. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to light up the season with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting. […]

The Art Department at Spaulding High School is pleased to announce that the Early College Advanced Drawing Class recently participated in an art-making event, hosted by the Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC), in downtown Rochester. The event provided an immersive platform for students to explore various drawing materials and a wide array of paper […]

SHARE Fund recently received a $25,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further SHARE Fund’s mission of providing material and financial assistance to address emergency basic needs by helping to fund emergency housing assistance and stock the shelves at Gerry’s Emergency Food Pantry. About Organization The SHARE Fund began nearly […]

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to Studley’s Flower Gardens on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 2 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Enjoy caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa while strolling through dozens of wonderfully decorated trees, generously donated […]

The First United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that the 8th Annual “Hometown Christmas” musical celebration will return on December 9, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the church sanctuary, located at 34 South Main Street. Open to the public, attendees will be treated to an evening of family-friendly performances featuring the […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is pleased to announce a variety of activities and events designed to engage teens throughout December. Geared toward teens aged 12-18, the initiatives aim to provide an inclusive and welcoming space for learning, socializing, and relaxation. Break-out bags (with prizes) are available all month. There is a scavenger hunt […]

The Rochester Department of Public Works has selected the 2023 Christmas Tree for the Downtown Holiday display. This year the tree will be donated by the Menzel family at 298 Washington Street. The Menzel tree is a beautiful spruce that stands approximately 30 feet tall.  Mr. Menzel stated that the family purchased their home in […]

Celebrate the sounds of Christmas as Granite State Choral Society with Sandra Thomas, Music Director, brings the joy of Christmas to life with lively arrangements of new and well-known carols and seasonal favorites perfect for the winter season. Performances will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 4 […]

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit during the month of December called Shadows & Light in Black & White vs In Living Color, featuring the work of local photographers Steve Brown and Lisa Shurtleff.  An opening reception will be held on Thursday, December 7, […]

MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) continues its more than four-decade tradition of collecting donations of new mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves for their annual Mitten Tree drive through New Year’s Eve. All donated items will be distributed to local schools and nonprofits. MVSB will also match each item donation with $2 to local organizations addressing […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Holiday Events Committee is pleased to announce a Holiday Collection to benefit the Homeless Center for Strafford County. The Chamber is collecting donations for those in need. Donations of the items listed below may be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce located at 18 South Main Street in […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, recently recognized Jeffrey Mitchell, RN, Hospice Care Team Manager, with the 2023 Nightingale Award. Cornerstone VNA created this award for their nurses in 2015, which is presented to a person who exemplifies Florence Nightingale’s work through best practice, mentorship, education, and change. Florence Nightingale […]

On a beautiful fall day, the Rochester Rotary Club, board and staff from Hope on Haven Hill (HHH), and local dignitaries met to cut the ribbon for and officially open a new play space at the HHH Center for Hope and Wellness. This outdoor space was created by Rochester Rotarians and friends for the children […]