20th-annual Seacoast Half Marathon runs on October 26th from 8am to 11:30 am. A fun, fast and scenic 13.1-mile race beginning and ending at Portsmouth High School. Every participant receives a long-sleeve race shirt and a medal! This year, proceeds benefit the nonprofit Birchtree Center’s autism programs. Sign up at https://www.seacoasthalfmarathon.com/.
20th-annual Seacoast Half Marathon runs on October 26th from 8am to 11:30 am. A fun, fast and scenic 13.1-mile race beginning and ending at Portsmouth High School. Every participant receives a long-sleeve race shirt and a medal! This year, proceeds benefit the nonprofit Birchtree Center’s autism programs. Sign up at https://www.seacoasthalfmarathon.com/.
Annual Harvest Craft Fair – Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 am – 3pm, Somersworth High School – Over 100 crafters, food, and free parking! Come and spend the day with us and do all of your holiday and birthday shopping.
41st Annual Apple Harvest Day on Saturday, October 4th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all over Downtown Dover and Henry Law Park. Free admission. A day-long family event, featuring more than 300 crafters and vendors, great food, live entertainment, kids activities, a 5k road race, and more.
Cornerstone VNA Hospice Nurses Earn CHPN Certification
Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA is proud to announce that four of its hospice nurses have recently achieved their Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) credential. Congratulations to Ingrid Dietrich, RN, CHPN; Karen Baldiga, RN, CHPN; Teresa Ferry, RN, OMS, CHPN, Hospice Quality & Education Coordinator; and Linda Dalessandri, RN, CHPN for successfully completing the rigorous CHPN examination.
The CHPN credential is awarded to experienced hospice and palliative care registered nurses who demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in this specialty. To qualify, applicants must have at least 500 hours of hospice and palliative nursing practice within the past 12 months, or 1,000 hours within the past 24 months.
“This achievement demonstrates their commitment to ensuring the highest quality care for our patients at end of life,” said Lisa Nichols, RN, MSN, CCM, Hospice and Palliative Care Director at Cornerstone VNA. “It recognizes their unique skills in supporting both patients and families with compassion and dignity.”
Jen Ufkin, RN, MSN, BC-NC, President/CEO at Cornerstone VNA, added, “We are so proud of Ingrid, Karen, Teresa, and Linda—and of all our clinicians who pursue ongoing education and certification in their fields. Their dedication strengthens the depth and breadth of care we provide to our patients and communities every day.”
Cornerstone VNA currently serves Strafford County, as well as parts of Rockingham, 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.
Annual Riverside Cemetery Reveal Tours with the Newmarket Historical Society on October 11th from 11am to 5pm. Guided 1 hour tours. Meet the interesting characters, portrayed by costumed re-enactors, of Newmarket’s 200+ year history. Reservations required at 603-659-7420.
9th Annual SNHUGFEST 2025 on Saturday, September 20, begining 11am at Henry Law Park. This free, all-day festival welcomes music lovers of all ages for a celebration of community, music, and compassion. Learn more at https://theukc.org/snhugfest-2025/
Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s PONTINE THEATRE
Opens it’s 49th Season September 19-21
with John Perrault’s “Tell It Slant”
September 19-21 Portsmouth NH’s Pontine Theatre kicks off its 49th Season with performances of Tell It Slant: Leaning Toward The Light in a Dark Time by guest artist, John Perrault. John brings his guitar to Pontine’s stage to sing poems and songs for difficult times. A few old-time ballads. A few that are new: “A Fair Maid A Walking” for the sake of the heart. “Beyond the River” for the sake of the earth. And lyrics—hopeful lyrics. Emily Dickinson, Whitman, Wright. Some Millay, a little Oliver. A couple of funny stories—good for a laugh. Plus a tune or two of his own making—and best leave it at that.
John Perrault is author of Jefferson’s Dream (Hobblebush Books), Here comes the Old Man Now (Oyster River Press), Ballad of Louis Wagner (Peter Randall Publisher), and most recently a chapbook, Season of Shagginess (Finishing Line Press). A Pushcart Nominee, John has published in Blue Unicorn, Christian Science Monitor, Commonweal, Comstock Review, Constellations, Pet Lore and elsewhere. He has recorded nine albums of original songs and ballads. John was Portsmouth Poet Laureate 2003-2005. Performances are on Friday, Saturday & Sunday @2pm. Purchase tickets at Pontine’s website: www.pontine.org
Painting with Paper Collage Workshop on Sunday, September 14th, from 1–4 pm at the Portsmouth Historical Society. Make your own show-stopping art gain inspiration, experiment with a variety of materials, and get expert coaching as you create a piece that speaks to you! Register at https://portsmouthhistory.org/ $30 for members | $40 for non-members.
Community Happy Hour at 603 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland on August 29th from 3 to 6 pm. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of music, food and drinks. Hosted by the Pink Hippo Café and HRCU.
