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The Rochester Veterans Council is proud to announce the annual Memorial Day Parade, set to take place on Monday, May 27. This event serves as a tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The parade will commence promptly at 10:30 am from Holy Rosary […]

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to announce its adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic “James and the Giant Peach,” running from May 15 to May 25. Generously sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance, “James and the Giant Peach” tells the story of young James, who, after being sent by his conniving aunts to chop down […]

At 7:30 am, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Farmington Fish and Game Club in New Durham, NH young fishing enthusiasts descended upon this beautiful site for the Rochester Elks Kids Fishing Derby. The Derby is an annual event for the children and grandchildren of Rochester Elks #1393 members. The chairperson for the event […]

The Third Annual Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery in the Workplace Summit, underwritten by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and sponsored by Kennebunk Savings, will take place Tuesday, May 21, at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Mickey Wiles is the founder and chief executive officer of Vermont-based Working Fields, a […]

29 members and officers of the Rochester Elks Lodge recently attended the 96th annual NH State Elks Convention at the Town and Country Motor Inn located in Shelburne, NH. The Convention ran from Friday, May 3rd, 2024 until Sunday, May 5th. Over 120 people from 13 Elks Lodges were in attendance for this annual event. […]

The Share Fund invites the community to its Second Annual Putt-4-Hunger Mini-golf Tournament, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, at 9:00 am. The event will be held at Hilltop Fun Center, located at Route NH 108, in Somersworth. Participants will enjoy a round of golf, breakfast, and live music, all while supporting the […]

HCA Healthcare is providing paid training for people interested in becoming licensed nursing assistants. The course is offered in both day and evening sessions, and includes job placement upon successful completion of the course. LNAs can be placed at any of HCA New England Healthcare’s three hospitals after graduation – Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Frisbie Memorial […]

Exalted Ruler Mark Guilmett and 11 Officers and Members of the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 visited the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH for their annual bingo night with the residents on Thursday, May 9th, 2024. The games began at 6:30 PM and ended around 8 PM. Peter Ducharme, Past Exalted Ruler from Rochester […]

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 […]

Creative Guts is thrilled to present Snarl, a duo exhibition featuring the captivating works of Heather Hernon and Raisa Tolchinsky. As two past guests of the Creative Guts podcast, their combined artistry promises an unforgettable experience for visitors to the Carnegie Gallery. Raisa Tolchinsky earned recognition as the author of “Glass Jaw,” securing the Lexi Rudnitsky […]

Real Estate Investment firm Elm Grove Companies is pleased to announce that its related entities have acquired 96 townhome style apartments, 6 fully permitted along with 40 future single-family building lots and a large to-be-developed tracts of land in Rochester, NH for a combined purchase price in excess of $30,000,000. The 96 apartments, known as […]

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 […]