The StoryWalk© at Marston School runs from June 27th thru August 26th. For all Ages. Take a walk. Read a book. Have an adventure! Read Land Shark by Beth Ferry while you take a walk on the Marston School trail. Take a picture of the QR code at the end of the storywalk to have a chance to receive a special prize. The only thing Bobby wants for his birthday is a pet shark. So you can imagine his disappointment when his parents get him…a puppy.
The Great New England Craft and Artisan Show on July 9th from 10 am to 5pm in the Puddle Dock Field at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth. 100 exhibitors, food trucks, live music, free shuttle and more. See our Facebook page for shuttle pick up points.
Shirley’s Premier Events hosts Summerfest with local crafters and artists on Sunday, July 10th from 11 am – 3 pm at the Seacoast United Sports Club, 311 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton. Event to Benefit the NH Coalition to End Homelessness. Find us on Facebook.
Shirley’s Premier Events hosts Crafting at the Ballroom with local crafters and artists on Sunday, June 26th from 10:30am – 3:30pm at the Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Rd, Newmarket. Event to Benefit the NH Coalition to End Homelessness. Find us on Facebook.
Dads Free on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19th at the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro when accompanied by a paying family member.
Angel Comedy @ The Brook in Seabrook to benefit Annie’s Angels Memorial Fund, starring the legendary Boston comedian, Steve Sweeney! On July 22nd and the Show begins at 8PM, doors open at 6PM. Ticket Price: $25.00. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
Vennard Recognized as Volunteer Manager of the Year
Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, is pleased to announce that Ann Vennard, Assistant Director of Advancement, was recognized as the 2022 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Manager of the Year during the annual Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism on May 10th.
Participants of this 3-day virtual conference, which was attended by nearly 300 individuals from New Hampshire and across the country, received a warm welcome from Governor John Sununu, who also announced the Outstanding Volunteer Manager of the Year. “The work done by Ann exemplifies the very best of NH – going out of one’s way to care for others and provide a helping hand to those in our communities,” said Governor Sununu. “I could not be more proud to present Ann with [this award].”
Gretchen Stallings, Executive Director of Volunteer NH adds, “Ann’s dedication to the volunteers she supports is truly admirable. Volunteers are the backbone of so many wonderful organizations, including Cornerstone VNA, and they all deserve the special care that Ann pours into her program every day.”
Ann has been a volunteer manager at Cornerstone VNA for the past 6 years and has worked to build a comprehensive volunteer program that engages a variety of community members, from youth to older adults, as well as pet companion volunteers. According to Erika Lee, Director of Advancement at Cornerstone VNA, “Ann has done a tremendous job growing our volunteer program opportunities and making sure our volunteers have a successful and meaningful experience. I was proud to nominate her for this award and thrilled that she was honored as this year’s award recipient.”
Cornerstone VNA’s vibrant volunteer team is comprised of Companions, NH Senior Companions, Balance Coaches, Hospice, Music, Office, Pet Peace of Mind and Caregiver Café Facilitator volunteers. To learn more about volunteering at Cornerstone VNA, call 800-691-1133 x1109 or visit cornerstonevna.org/volunteer
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 109 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.
Peddlers Wagon and Sage Farm Antiques will be at the Brimfield Antiques Show on May 28th and 29th with two full barns of vintage and antique treasures. The show is at the Deerfield Fairgrounds get your tickets at www.brimfieldlive.com.
Kensington – Spring brings sunny days, picnics, graduations, birthdays, and weddings. Looking for the perfect gift? Come see what’s offered by local artisans, crafters and bakers at the Apple Blossom Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday, May 21, from 9am-3pm at Kensington Congregational Church, 108 Amesbury Rd. in Kensington, NH. Breakfast and luncheon fare available at the “Apple Blossom Cafe”, plus a perennial flower sale, and you can take a chance on the apple blossom take-a-chance tree – you might be the lucky one to pick a $100 Walmart gift certificate. Tables will be both inside and out. Tickets for free horse and carriage rides and an antique carriage display will also be available. In conjunction with the fair there will be a food and staples drive to help those in need in our community if you’d like to contribute.
Attention Crafters and Artisans: There are still some tables available. Contact the church at 603-772-5821 or email kcc1737@yahoo.com, for more information.
Fort Constitution History Day on June 25th at Fort Constitution in Newcastle. Come visit the fort. We might even fire a cannon or two this day. More details to come.
