The Granite State Choral Society is recruiting new members for the spring concert season. No audition is required. Come by on Sundays on January 12th and 19th from 4:00 – 6:30 pm at First Church Congregational at 63 South Main St., Rochester. Knowledge of how to read music is not a requirement. Learn more at https://gschoralsociety.org/how-to-join/
Help Raise Dough for the Rochester Share Fund with Papa Ginos at the Lilac Mall. When: January 19-23 from 4pm to 9pm each day. Tell them you’re there for the Share Fund and 20% of all sales will be donated to the Share Fund.
Seacoast House of Prayer open on December 21st from 6:30 to 8:30pm at 38, Third St, Dover. Everyone Welcome.
First Night Portsmouth takes place Tuesday, December 31st with events beginning around town at 2pm. Find where to get your participation button and event schedule at www.proportsmouth.org.
Sponsorships are now available for the Fourth Annual Charity Corn Hole Tournament
Hosted by Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club
Find out more about your Local Lions Club while ringing in the season at Cara, A True Pub of Ireland!
The Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club is hosting its fourth annual Corn Hole Tournament on August 9, 2025 at The Barn at Dunn Farm in Berwick. Funds raised will benefit local charity “Annie’s Angels” (www.anniesangels.org). Annie’s Angels helps families struggling with life threatening illness and disabilities in and around the seacoast area.
Learn more about the tournament and how the Dover, Rollinsford, and South Berwick Lions Club is making a meaningful impact in the community by attending their Holiday Business Open House on December 18 at Cara, A True Pub of Ireland. Enjoy delicious food, engaging conversations, and the chance to network with local business leaders while celebrating the season alongside the Lions Club and their gracious bi-monthly meeting host at Cara.
RSVP for the Holiday Open House here: https://dovernh.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/40778
Last year the group raised over $3,000 for Annie’s Angels thanks to the local business community that rallied to support the cause, including Kennebunk Savings Bank, Mainely Electric, Jayco Disposal, Meineke, Silver Therapeutics, Hunts Septic Service, Somersworth Nissan, High Effect Web Design, Insurcomm, Jennifer Halteman Insurance, ServPro, Holy Rosary Credit Union, and SC Digital.
To become a tournament sponsor, visit https://birdease.com/cornholeforacure Sponsors will be recognized at the Open House and subsequent press release.
A Holly Jolly Cabaret with the Sounds of the Seacoast Women’s Barbershop Chorus on Sunday, December 8th from 3pm to 5pm at the Regatta Conference Center 28 Levesque Drive, Eliot. Tickets $20 adults; $10 children (10 and under). They’ll be raffles, snacks & visit from Santa. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Gather, a local food pantry.
Fine Handmade Holiday Market Friday December 13th from 4 to 8pm and Saturday Dec 14th from 9am to 1pm at the Whittemore Center Expo in Durham. 125 exhibitors, Santa, Food & Drink, Free Parking. Learn more GNECraftArtisonShows.com
Holiday Village Encore on Friday, Dec 13 from 5pm to 7pm and Saturday, Dec 14th from 9am to 11am at the First Church Congregational. Apple crisp, general store, gift baskets, xmas books and more.
JG Flea Market of Rochester is open on Black Friday November 29th as well as Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
Fine Handmade Holiday Market
We’re back for our second year in Durham, and this time we’re setting up at the spacious Whittemore Center! Join us for a festive shopping experience with 100+ exhibitors offering unique, handmade products for everyone on your holiday list.
Shop Small, Buy Special: Specialty foods include artisan cheeses, gourmet popcorn, cookies, jams, black garlic products, blueberry sauces, coffee, hot sauce, chocolates, cannolis, and more—made in small batches and ready as perfect gift sets.
Holiday Treasures: Sweaters, wood signs, candles, seaglass art, fine jewelry, pottery, books, quilts, ceramics, wood-turned items, fine art, children’s clothing, and stunning glass decor.
Fun for the Family: Santa will be visiting, and we’ll have festive holiday music to get you in the spirit!
Date:
Friday, Dec 13: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, Dec 14: 9 AM – 1 PM
Free Parking: Use Lot A
$5 entry valid both days- Ages 14 & under free.
Come enjoy holiday shopping at its best with the finest handmade creations and festive cheer!
