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There is still time to show your appreciation for the Rochester Police Department, as National Thank a Police Officer Day approaches on September 16, 2023. The volunteer-run nonprofit, Thank a Rochester Cop, would like to remind the community about three locations with supplies available to help “paint the city blue” during the month of September. […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “For the Plot”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Zach Tinker in the Bernier Room, at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. Zach Tinker, a talented artist hailing from New Ipswich, New Hampshire, has dedicated most of his life to the pursuit […]

While COAST has been slowly reintroducing suspended services in the last few months with staffing improvements, a recent wave of staff unavailability is forcing new temporary suspensions. The new suspensions will take effect on Friday, September 1. After coming very close to renewing all weekday and Saturday services by mid-spring of this year, ridership has […]

The Teen Room, at the Rochester Public Library, is pleased to announce the success of its 2023 Summer Reading program, which aimed to foster reading and community among teens aged 12 to 18. Participants collectively logged 80,000 minutes of reading. In addition, the program offered fifteen diverse activities, including art sessions, bead animal crafting, origami […]

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce that CATWOLF will be performing at the Rochester Common on Thursday, August 31 at 6:00 pm. Stop by the Rochester Common to see CATWOLF play soulful rock with playful tempo changes that inspire everyone to move and groove. This is the final show for the Summer Concert Series. […]

On Saturday, August 26th, 2023 representatives from the Rochester, NH Elks Lodge #1393 traveled to the NH Veterans Home in Tilton, NH for the purpose of presenting a donation in the amount of $1000 dollars to the facility. This grant was made possible through a Freedom Grant awarded to the Lodge by the Elks National […]

Hanson Pines Educational Walk – Wednesday, September 6th (5:30 pm) At Hanson Pines Park. Free, registration is required. Open to community members of all ages. Learn about Hanson Pines and the City’s Forest Management Plan. Deerfield Fair – Thursday, September 28 (8:30 am) Registration required. You must purchase a ticket either ahead of time or […]

The Rochester Recreation Department welcomes the public to join a walking tour through Hanson Pines to learn about the park’s Forest Management Plan. Hanson Pines, officially “Dominicus Hanson Park”, is a 30.5± acre community-owned forest that lies just north of bustling downtown Rochester. The land was generously donated by Charles A.C. Hanson in 1915, in […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the completion of a vibrant mural featuring a colorful, graphic mountainscape. The mural is located on the backside of the Waypoint Center, on Wallace Street, in downtown Rochester. According to RMFA co-founder Matt Wyatt, project planning began in May 2023. However, the design, created […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will hold its 49th Annual Golf Tournament, underwritten by Waste Management, on Thursday, September 28, at The Oaks Golf Links. The format for this tournament will be a Scramble that will begin at 9:00 am. The tournament fee of $180 per player includes a continental breakfast, greens fee, carts, […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the results of this year’s Chamber Raffle! All 350 tickets in this year’s raffle were sold out two weeks prior to the event. Underwritten by D.F. Richard Energy, a “Hula & Moola!” Hawaiian-themed event was held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Rochester Elks. […]

The Rochester Cemetery is alive with history! Perhaps you are interested in the beautiful monuments, the historical figures buried there, or the local culture. If so, the Rochester Cemetery is worth a visit. The Rochester Historical Society and Museum is located on Hanson Street. Visit www.rochesternh.gov/history for hours of operation, events, contact information, and to learn more […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new office and 5-year anniversary of Peace of Mind Medicaid Consultant (PMMC), a NH nonprofit, located at 20 Park Street in Rochester, NH.  Peace of Mind Medicaid Consultant is a statewide health services program that helps the Elderly and […]

Volunteers of the Rochester Pride committee invite the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to downtown Rochester for a free public pride celebration on Saturday, August 26th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, on Hanson Street, in downtown Rochester. Rochester Pride’s mission is to promote unity, visibility, inclusivity, equality, and a positive image of the lesbian, gay, […]

Volunteers of the Rochester Pride committee invite the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to downtown Rochester for a free public pride celebration on Saturday, August 26th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, on Hanson Street, in downtown Rochester. Rochester Pride’s mission is to promote unity, visibility, inclusivity, equality, and a positive image of the lesbian, gay, […]

Maureen E. Steer MDiv, Holistic Disciplines Manager at Cornerstone VNA, is proud to share that her beloved Australian Shepherd, Lucy, has recently achieved certification as a therapy dog. Lucy’s training was comprehensive, and she graduated with great reports. Starting as a puppy, she trained for over a year and became certified as a K-9 Good […]

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Rayne Refillery has opened at 14 North Main Street, in downtown Rochester. Rayne Refillery is a family-owned business, founded by a Mother and daughter team who are passionate about creating a space where you can purchase products that are plastic-free, cruelty-free, plant-based, and all-natural. Initially founded in […]

Rochester Main Street, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the return of Moonlight Madness, a memorable annual event that occurred in downtown Rochester for many years. According to organizers, Moonlight Madness was always a fun event that aimed to attract shoppers and diners to the downtown area for a wide variety of specials, […]

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! After a successful opening, the Rochester Opera House is pleased to extend the run of The SpongeBob Musical. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom […]

Bringing live dance to the Lilac City and the greater Seacoast area, the LILA Dance Festival returns to the Rochester Common for an exciting afternoon of free outdoor performances and activities on Saturday, August 26, and adds a special preview performance “Prelude” on August 19 in Durham, NH. Founded in 2021, the LILA Dance Festival […]

Bringing live dance to the Lilac City and the greater Seacoast area, the LILA Dance Festival returns to the Rochester Common for an exciting afternoon of free outdoor performances and activities on Saturday, August 26, and adds a special preview performance “Prelude” on August 19 in Durham, NH. Founded in 2021, the LILA Dance Festival […]

The City of Rochester is invested in learning more about the childcare needs of Rochester residents, and public input is vital. Even if you do not have children aged 10 and younger and do not anticipate having, adopting, or assuming responsibility for any young children within the next 2 years, input is still valuable. Survey results […]

Resources to Longevity: Small Businesses Thriving in Rochester is an event hosted by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Rochester’s Economic Development Office, and SBA NH. In this interactive morning information session, you will hear from long-term small businesses in the community and the business resources that support them. Mayor Paul Callaghan and SBA District Director […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Good Grief”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Matt Demers in the Carnegie Gallery, at the Rochester Public Library. Matt Demers is a visual artist living and working in Gardiner, Maine. A quiet person, Demers closely observes the fevered and cross-talking world, absorbing […]

The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide selection of activities throughout the month of August. Drop-in Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information and general inquiries, call the Rochester Recreation Department at (603) 332-4120. Quilting and Crafting Drop-In- Mondays from 9:00 am-12:00 pm Free, no membership or registration […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its August Business After Hours event that will take place on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Co-hosted by MrSippy BBQ and Yankee Electric & Co., this event will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at MrSippy BBQ located at 184 South Main Street in Rochester. Join […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a new program called In the Evil Day, sponsored by NH Humanities to Go, a nonprofit organization that offers high-quality cultural programming to the public at a minimal cost to the host. Every year, New Hampshire Humanities sponsors 500+ Humanities to Go programs that are free and […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street, has partnered with Waypoint NH to complete a mural on the new Youth Resource Center & Family Preservation Center on Wallace St. In the summer of 2021, the RMFA commissioned Durkish Delights Design Co. (Alton, NH) to design a mural to be painted […]