Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling for all ages on Saturday, January 27th starting at 10:00 AM-12:00 PM with the Seacoast NH Permaculture in the Lecture Hall of the Dover Public Library. Free, everyone welcome.
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Care Giver Café
Care Giver Café on Wednesday, December 20 at 10:30am. Join Cornerstone VNA at the Dover Public Library and meet other Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation. No registration is required.
Granite State Choral Society is recruiting new members for Spring Concert Season
The Granite State Choral Society is recruiting new members throughout the month of January for the spring concert season. No audition is required. All are welcome to join who have an interest in singing and learning. Come by Sunday afternoon to meet a few members and ask questions.
The existing members have a range of all ages and are New Hampshire and Maine-based hailing from North Berwick Maine, Rochester NH, Farmington NH, and beyond. New members may also express their interest through our website: https://gschoralsociety.org/how-to-join/
New members are welcome to attend rehearsals starting at the beginning of each season – September and January. Rehearsals are held on Sundays from 4:00 – 6:30 pm at First Church Congregational at 63 South Main St., Rochester, NH. Memberships are annual and dues are valid for one year from the time of registration. Registration is open for one month, so interested individuals are encouraged to attend one or more rehearsals before deciding to join the group.
Knowledge of how to read music is not a requirement but may be helpful.
TREX Bench Raffle for Charity
The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick is holding a TREX Bench Raffle for Charity
For Immediate Release: The Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick (DRSB) Lions Club, through a very successful recycling effort, as part of the Trex “Nextrex” challenge, is raffling off a Trex bench to benefit their charitable initiatives this holiday season.
To date, the club has donated five benches to local towns. The benches are made from recycled plastics such as grocery, produce, ziplock and pellet bags as well as pallet and bubble wrap and other plastics, which are collected by Lions Club volunteers at area transfer stations and other locations. The collected plastics are weighed and delivered to a participating retailer and ultimately transformed into lovely benches complete with bronze plaques. Each bench represents 500 lbs of plastic that would otherwise have ended up in our local landfills.
Raffle tickets are $5 or 5 for $20 and the drawing will be held on December 18. QR code to enter can be found on our Facebook page link below.
The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick is a member of the Lions Club International, which began in 1917. Their motto is “We Serve.” The club gathers on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Cara Irish Pub in Dover to find ways to improve their community.
For more information about the Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club, visit https://www.facebook.com/DRSBLionsClub/videos/651623020510605
CONTEMPORARY | ABSTRACT EXHIBITION
CONTEMPORARY | ABSTRACT EXHIBITION
The Art Center
1 Washington Street, Dover, NH
November – December 31, 2023
Artists Reception – 2, 6-9PM
The Art Center is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated Annual Contemporary | Abstract Exhibition, featuring a dynamic collection of works by over 40 talented artists. The exhibit includes diverse artistic expressions such as paintings, collages, mixed media, printmaking, photography, and sculptures.
The showcase highlights the extraordinary talents of both emerging and established artists, focusing on Seacoast favorites who have significantly contributed to the local art scene. Among the featured artists are Tim Gilbert, Joe Flaherty, Beth Wittenberg, Dawn Boyer, Rebecca Klementovich, Maria “Pep” Manalang, Brian Wagoner, aka Bunkt_, and Brooke Lambert. Their creations promise to captivate art enthusiasts with a mesmerizing display of color, form, and creativity.
To mark the opening of this spectacular exhibition, The Art Center invites the community to join “A Celebration for the Arts” on Saturday, December 2, from 6-9 pm. This event offers an opportunity to engage with the artists, gain insights into their creative processes, and celebrate the thriving arts community in Dover.
The Art Center extends its sincere gratitude to our annual sponsors, Market Square Jewelers and the Closet Connection, whose support has been crucial in bringing this exhibition to life.
Event Details:
What: Annual Contemporary | Abstract Exhibition
When: Now through the end of December 2023
Where: The Art Center, 1 Washington Street, Dover, NH
A Celebration for the Arts: Saturday, December 2, 6-9 pm
Visit our online gallery at www.theartcenteronlinegallery.com
Granite State Choral Society presents Sounds of the Season Choir Concerts
Granite State Choral Society presents Sounds of the Season Choir Concerts on December 16th beginning 7:30 pm & 17th beginning 4pm at the First United Methodist Church at 34 S. Main St. Rochester. Concert Featuring joyful pieces that reflect the spirit of the season–as well as classic holiday tunes reimagined as choral arrangements–there is something for everyone. Tickets $15-20 available at www.GSChoralSociety.org.
“A Christmas Carol” at Garrison Players
Special event at Garrison Players! Mystery 207/Kenmarc Entertainment presents “A Christmas Carol” with a one-man retelling of the classic Dickens tale starring Scott Severance playing 20+ characters. One weekend only on December 22 at 7:30pm, December 23 at 2pm and 7:30pm. $40 in advance/$45 at the door at the Garrison Players Arts Center, Corner of Roberts Road and Portland Ave (Rte 4), Rollinsford. Limited seating so save yours today! Tickets at mystery207.com
Vendors Wanted!
Vendors Wanted! Small Blessings Holiday Fair on December 9th from 10am to 3pm at Awakening Church, 32 Pearl st, Dover. Contact Holly at hollysthrift@aol.com for vendor information.
Cornerstone VNA Announces Nightingale Award Recipient
Cornerstone VNA Announces Nightingale Award Recipient
Rochester, NH: 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 (1820-1910) is known for her work in fundamentally changing the role of nursing and introducing the concept of nursing standards.
According to Christine Dumont MSN, APRN, CPNP, AGNP-C, Hospice and Palliative Care Director, “Jeff is a gem of a person, a colleague, and a nurse all blended together. He approaches each day with compassion, humor, and integrity. As a manager, he has an incredible gift for ensuring that patients’ needs are fulfilled while also ensuring his staff have everything they need and more. Jeff is a shining example of excellence, and we are so fortunate to have him on our team.”
Jeff’s expertise is noted and sought out by leading hospital centers and local physicians in the communities served by Cornerstone VNA. In addition, Jeff is a strong advocate for quality patient care and is a mentor and resource to the hospice team. Jennifer Ufkin, RN MSN, Vice President of Operations shares, “Jeff is a phenomenal nurse. He goes above and beyond for his patients and team. He is committed to patient care, is well respected by his peers, and is an amazing leader. Jeff is knowledgeable and goes the extra mile whenever needed.”
Jeff’s compassion for others knows no bounds. He brings a presence and authenticity to end-of-life care that people respond to and appreciate as they navigate tremendous loss. In Jeff’s own words, “Once we acknowledge that the end-of-life will come to each of us and recognize that each journey is unique, we empower the person at end-of-life to steer their own journey to a meaningful conclusion. This is one of the greatest gifts a person can receive.”
Cornerstone VNA currently serves Rockingham, Strafford, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. The team at Cornerstone VNA provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. For over 110 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to bringing services to people of all ages so that families can stay together at home, even when facing the challenges of aging, surgical recovery, chronic or life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life care. To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 800-691-1133.
Ball in the House at Garrison Players
Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop A cappella group based out of Boston, MA, whose high energy shows have audiences singing, dancing, even beatboxing along. Ball in the House has performed everywhere from theaters to performing arts centers, fairs & festivals, to opening for some of the biggest acts in the world, such as The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, KC & The Sunshine Band, just to name a few! Ball in the House has appeared on America’s Got Talent, The TODAY Show, The Daily Buzz, the Philadelphia 4th of July Parade, and SBS Culture Club and MBC News in Seoul, South Korea. Their schedule includes Outreach Programs at schools as well as Fundraising Events entitled, “Music for Cancer”.
Ball In The House is the whole package! A concert you do not want to miss!
Friday, December 15th at 7:00pm. Tickets: Regular $22/Senior $20/Student $15. Please Support Dover’s Food Pantry and Bring an Item for our Collection Box. Thank You! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35934/production/1180617.
Garrison Players Arts Center, Corner of Roberts Road and Portland Ave (Rte 4), Rollinsford, NH.
