33rd Annual Gingerbread House contest and exhibition on display from November 24th thru December 30th. This years theme is “Portsmouth Past, Present and Future”. General registration open thru November 17th. The Vintage Christmas Kick Off party is on Friday, December 1st from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Portsmouth Historical Society.
Weekly Magic the Gathering Tournaments at Full Moon Collectibles in the Fox Run Mall. Games usually Fri @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 12:30pm and Sun from 12-5pm. Check Full Moon Gaming on Facebook for this weekends schedule.
20th Ogunquitfest Artisan and Craft Fair October 21-22 at the Fire Station from 9am to 5pm. 50+ crafters, local snacks and music. See the whole schedule at www.ogunquit.org/.
The 15th Seacoast Rotary Turkey Trot 5k runs on November 23rd starting at Strawberry Banke. Register at www.seacoastrotary.org . Like us on Facebook. This year’s race beneficiaries: Reds Good Vibes and GoodWork.
Pontine Theatre Hosts Chef & Author, James Haller / October 7 and 8 @2pm
Join chef & author James Haller as he reads from his book, At the End of Ceres Street: A Chef’s Salute to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Over fifty years ago, chef and author James Haller found his way to Portsmouth, NH. In 1970 he and two partners opened Blue Strawbery restaurant and for sixteen years Haller was founder, co-owner, and executive chef at the renowned restaurant. The charm of this town and its inhabitants grew into an affection tender and wise, which Haller celebrates in this love letter to the city and to the remarkable individuals he had the good fortune to come to know. Includes illustrations and about a dozen of Chef Haller’s recipes. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Admission is free but reservations are required. To reserve a seat send an email to — info@pontine.org or call 603-436-6660.
“Movement for the Stage” workshops with Pontine Theatre
offered Wednesdays 5:30 – 7pm — Oct 4, 11 & 18
Join Pontine Artistic Co-Director, Marguerite Mathews, for a three-session workshop exploring dramatic expression through movement. No experience necessary. For those who perform onstage and/or offstage! Workshop sessions are offered on consecutive Wednesdays—4, 11 & 18– from 5:30 to 7pm. Tuition is by donation. To reserve a place contact Pontine — info@pontine.org / 603-436-666 — Pontine is located at #1 Plains Avenue in Portsmouth NH. Ms. Mathews studied with French actor, Etienne Decroux, at his L’Ecole du Mime Corporeal in Paris and with his protege, Thomas Leabhart, at the University of Arkansas and at the Valley Studio in Spring Green Wisconsin before founding Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth NH in 1977
You’re Invited to our Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair on December 3rd from 9am to 2pm at Olivia Allen Dance & Fitness, 437 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland! Unique crafters and venders, hot cocoa, kids crafts, raffles and selfies at our “Nutcracker Station”
29th annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade walks, stalks, dances, trumpets and drums its way through downtown Portsmouth on Oct. 31st at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to dress up, gather at Peirce Island by Prescott Park, and march. No sign-up required. Hundreds march in costume, thousands cheer from the sidelines, it’s always a spectacle from either side of the curb.
Cornerstone VNA Launches New Website
Rochester, NH: Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is proud to announce the launch of its updated website. The updated site features a fresh new look and photos of their staff throughout all five programs including Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. Each program page includes a list of specialized care and support services, program highlights, eligibility guidelines, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Erika Lee, Director of Advancement states, “We are excited to welcome visitors to our updated website and easily explore our programs and services.” Lee adds, “We’ve made several changes to provide improved access to information for our patients, families, caregivers, volunteers, prospective employees, and donors.”
The updated site continues to feature a blog with important news and information, links to helpful community resources, as well as a robust events calendar. The calendar keeps visitors informed of community events, clinics, educational programs, caregiver café groups, bereavement groups, and special events. Visitors to the site can also learn more about the 110-year history of Cornerstone VNA, and the people who have helped enhance home healthcare services in this region.
Visit www.cornerstonevna.org from a desktop computer or mobile device to explore the new website and learn more about the wide range of services provided throughout the Cornerstone VNA service area. While on the site, visitors can also sign up for the Cornerstone VNA e-newsletter, ‘Well-Connected’ which includes inspiring stories, information about important events, and helpful tips from Cornerstone VNA clinical experts.
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 110 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to providing 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.
Portsmouth on Tap. Another history-inspired beer event at Liars Bench Beer Company on Thursday, September 28th. Event kick-off at 5 pm, trivia begins at 5:30 pm. Try a limited-edition beer inspired by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty. Grab a beer and test your history knowledge with trivia and games.
