35th American Independence Festival
35th American Independence Festival on July 12th from 10am to 4pm downtown Exeter, Free admission.
35th American Independence Festival on July 12th from 10am to 4pm downtown Exeter, Free admission.
51st Annual Seacoast Century Ride on Saturday, September 13th 2025. One day bicycle ride with 4 different distances. Finish line party with live music, food, drinks and more. More info at www.gswheelers.org.
Yoga on the Lawn on Thursdays at noon, June 26–August 28. Join us on the beautiful John Paul Jones House lawn for afternoon yoga! Certified yoga instructors will guide you through exercises for all skill levels as you enjoy the summer sunshine. Please bring your own yoga mat, reusable water bottle, and yoga block if you’d like to use one. Each session is $10 for members, $15 for non-members at www.PortsmouthHistory.org
51st Annual Seacoast Century Ride on Saturday, September 13th 2025. One day bicycle ride with 4 different distances. Finish line party with live music, food, drinks and more. More info at www.gswheelers.org.
25th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic June 12-14th. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 23rd. Saturday, June 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award. 7:30 PM Awards Ceremony on Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM.
Somersworth Celebrates International Children’s Festival on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Main Street and Noble Pines Park in Somersworth. A vibrant event filled with lots of fun for the kids, yummy food, craft and retail vendors, educational exhibits, and talented street performers.
17th Annual Dover Children’s Home Charity Golf Tournament at The Links at Outlook in South Berwick on Monday, July 28th. A shotgun start at 8am. We’re looking for foursomes, underwriters, hole sponsors, and items for our raffle and silent auction tables. For more info visit https://birdease.com/doverchildrenshome.
Cornerstone VNA Receives Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation
Rochester, NH – On April 15th, 2025, Cornerstone VNA was designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW). According to the RFW website, “Led by Governor Chris Sununu, New Hampshire’s ‘Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative’ promotes individual wellness for Granite Staters by empowering workplaces to provide support for people recovering from substance use disorder. The Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative gives business owners the resources and support they need to foster a supportive environment that encourages the success of their employees in recovery.”
Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFWs) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. RFWs encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction.
As a designated RFW, Cornerstone VNA is committed to fostering a safe and recovery friendly environment, engaging employees in addiction and behavioral health education and prevention, retaining healthy and productive employees, and promoting prevention and recovery in local communities. As a participant in this important initiative, Cornerstone VNA will receive ongoing support, training and education from Regional Public Health Networks, Recovery Support Organizations, and Recovery Friendly Advisors.
Cornerstone VNA President/CEO, Jennifer Ufkin, RN, MSN, shares, “Being recognized as a Recovery Friendly Workplace affirms our commitment to cultivating a culture of compassion, support, and second chances. This designation reflects our belief that recovery strengthens not only individuals, but entire communities—and we are proud to support those on their journey to wellness.”
According to Katie Michaud, MS, OTR/L, Community Care Director, “I am very proud to participate in the State of New Hampshire’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative, which adds to the depth of the Mental Health Team at Cornerstone VNA. We are also designated as the “Place” by the Dover Mental Health Alliance, which recognizes that we are a safe and judgment-free space for employees, colleagues, and patients.”
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 112 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 603-332-1133.
25th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic June 12-14th. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 23rd. Saturday, June 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award. 7:30 PM Awards Ceremony on Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM.
The Seacoast Women’s Network next meeting is June 24th from 5:15pm to 8:00pm at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth. RSVP by June 17th. Learn more at https://www.seacoastwomensnetwork.com/.