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/.
Garrison Players presents “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” a new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. Directed by Kayt Prue.
Audition date: Saturday, September 27, 1pm to 4pm. Please plan to stay the entire time. Sides will be provided. Actors should be prepared to use British accents. Please bring a headshot, resume and a list of all conflicts January through March.
Callbacks: Sunday, September 28. By appointment based upon the outcome of auditions.
Performers of all races, ethnicities, body types, genders, and identities are encouraged to audition.
For a complete list of characters, synopsis, rehearsal dates, production dates, and audition sign-ups go to https://www.garrisonplayers.org/jekyll-and-hyde-audition-information
Beginner Social Square Dance Class on Monday, Oct. 6th from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Parish Church in Dover. No partner, no special clothing and no experience needed. Come meet new people, get some brain and heart healthy walking exercise and have fun! First week free then $5 per week. For more info, contact Pricilla at prar@alrouff.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.
The Art Center Hosts Women’s Caucus for Art, NH Chapter Exhibition: Inflection Point—Thirty Years of WCA/NH
Dover, NH — September 2025
The Art Center in Dover, NH, presents Inflection Point: Thirty Years of WCA/NH, an exhibition by the Women’s Caucus for Art, New Hampshire Chapter. The show runs from September 8 through October 31, 2025, with an artists’ reception on Saturday, October 4, from 6–9 PM.
This landmark exhibition highlights the legacy and ongoing influence of WCA/NH, featuring works by the original founders of the organization—Gail Smuda, Adrienne Kernan LaVallee, Loretta CR Hubley, Elsa Voelcker, and Melissa McCarthy—along with a statement by founding member and art historian Inez McDermott. In addition, the exhibition showcases the vibrant creativity of current members, bringing together 93 works of art in a wide-ranging and powerful display.
Founded as part of the national Women’s Caucus for Art, WCA/NH is dedicated to advancing women in the visual arts through educational programs, networking, and exhibition opportunities. Each year, the chapter hosts two statewide meetings, organizes multiple exhibitions, and facilitates monthly regional meetups to strengthen community and foster growth among women artists across New Hampshire.
“The Inflection Point exhibition reflects both the history and the future of women’s voices in the visual arts,” said Rebecca Proctor, owner and operator of The Art Center. “We are honored to host such a significant and inspiring body of work.”
The Art Center is an award-winning creative hub with two floors of galleries, studios, and exhibition spaces within Dover’s historic mill. Its mission is to promote the creation, display, and sale of artwork by resident and member artists, while fostering cultural awareness through community partnerships and educational programs.
Exhibition Dates: September 8 – October 31, 2025
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 6–9 PM
Location: The Art Center, One Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM | Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM
To learn more about the exhibition or to plan your visit, please visit www.theartcenteronlinegallery.com or contact theartcenterdover@gmail.com for further details.
attached images:
Art in Bloom | Paulette Brace
Shines on Other Doors and Windows | Marcia Santore
Crane Beach II | Valerie Long
Never Again…again…again | Judith Cassell
TRIUNE, #2 Hope Amid Hardship – C.M. Judge
The Art Center Presents Its 1st Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition
DOVER, NH – September 2025
The Art Center proudly announces its 1st Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition, featuring over 15 sculptors from across the United States and an extraordinary range of contemporary three-dimensional works.
The exhibition transforms The Art Center’s award-winning galleries into an immersive landscape of form, balance, and imagination. Visitors will encounter a captivating range of works, from graceful metal ribbons twisting into airy, architectural arcs and sculptures carved from wood with bold textures and rhythmic lines, to abstract stone forms polished to meditative stillness. The exhibition also features playful assemblages of found objects and industrial materials, alongside mobiles suspended in midair, delicately balanced to move with the slightest breeze. Many works draw inspiration from the natural world, with organic shapes echoing landscapes and human forms, inviting reflection on the connection between humanity, nature, and contemporary expression.
The Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition will be on view from September 8 through October 31, 2025, with an Artists’ Reception on Saturday, October 4, from 6–9 PM. The public is warmly invited to attend and meet the sculptors in person.
Participating artists include: Daniela Wenzel, Joan Mullen, Aaron Stanley, Darryl Loyer, Eric Ordway, Sarah Clark, Markus Weinfurter, Chelsea Knoll, Phie Deal, Renqian Yang, Paul Sears, Merritt Schnipper, Lucien Koonce, Lillian Bolster and Nancy Priest.
“This exhibition represents a milestone for The Art Center,” said Rebecca Proctor, Owner and Director. “By bringing together sculptors from across the country, we are opening our doors to a national conversation in contemporary sculpture. Our vision is to make this the first of many annual sculpture exhibitions, building a tradition that will inspire artists and audiences alike.”
The Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition is part of The Art Center’s ongoing mission to showcase a wide range of artistic expression in its 9,500 square feet of galleries and studios. Located in the historic Washington Street Mills in Dover, The Art Center has become a vibrant hub for artists and art lovers throughout the Seacoast region and beyond.
For more information, please contact:
The Art Center
1 Washington Street, Suite 1177
Dover, NH 03820
Email: theartcenterdover@gmail.com
Website: www.theartcenterdover.com
Attached Images
Searenity – Markus Weinfurter
Don’t Cry – Chelsea Knoll
Liget – Renqian Yang
Temptress – Paul Sears
Sculptural Hanaire – Lucien Koonce
Sea Goddess Head Vessel – Nancy Priest
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.
Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 27th from 9am to 1pm at the First Church Congregational. A Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, face painting, gift baskets, costumes and a jack-o-lantern contest.
