Brett Dennen concert to benefit Child Advocacy Center: Community news update

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Brett Dennen concert to benefit Child Advocacy Center

PORTSMOUTH – On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 11, Brett Dennen, an American folk singer/songwriter will perform at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County, a non-profit whose mission is to provide a safe environment for the evaluation and investigation of alleged abuse of children 3 to 18 years of age.

Embodying his philanthropic approach of “Live Well, Do Good,” Dennen, is dedicated to helping improve lives and make for a better tomorrow by supporting the community through volunteer work.  He uses his music as a connector to inspire those to do good and create change in the world.

Tickets are $50 general admission; $75 for VIP benefits and can be purchased at tickets.caringbeyond.org. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails and silent auction with VIP tickets; show is at 8 p.m.

Register for the Trick or Treat Trot 5K in Exeter

EXETER – Registration opens Aug. 15 for the Jim Dill Memorial Trick or Treat Trot 5k & United in Wellness Cancer Walk to support Exeter Hospital’s Together We Can capital campaign.

The event will take place in person on Sunday, Oct. 30 (registration and bib pick-up between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.) on the Exeter Hospital campus, or virtually, anytime, anywhere, the week of Oct. 24. For more information or to register now, visit unitedinwellness.org.

Registration is open for this year's Exeter Hospital Trick or Trot 5K.
Registration is open for this year's Exeter Hospital Trick or Trot 5K.

Halloween costumes are encouraged. A virtual and in-person costume contest will be held, and top fundraising prizes awarded. All funds raised will support the four priority areas of Exeter Hospital’s historic $4-million ‘Together We Can’ capital campaign: an expanded center for cancer care; community-based pediatric care; critical behavioral healthcare services and resources; and celebrating healthcare heroes.

2022 marks the 10th year that this event has been hosted in the Seacoast community of New Hampshire, and the first year that the event is being held in memory of the life and legacy of longtime community leader, advocate, friend and supporter, Jim Dill of Stratham.

“He made a positive impact on so many people’s lives.” said Brandon Dill, Jim’s son. “By participating in ‘the Trot,’ you are directly making a positive impact on somebody else’s life. You're helping people fight. My father always tried to help people be better. My dad was that kind of person. I may have only gotten 29 years with him, but I wouldn’t trade that for 100 years with somebody else.”

For more information about participating in the Jim Dill Memorial Trick or Treat Trot 5k & United in Wellness Cancer Walk, visit unitedinwellness.org.

Creek Athletic Club awards 2022 scholarship

PORTSMOUTH - The Creek Athletic Club presented its 2022 Scholarship Award to Michael Schoff at the Night Out Celebration held at the Pine Street Playground in sweltering conditions. The scholarship award is for $1,000 and is presented annually by the Creek A. C. to a graduating senior from the Creek Neighborhood based on their academic and athletic accomplishments.

Michael is the son of Christopher and Tara Schoff and was captain of the Portsmouth High School Varsity Winter and Outdoor Track Teams and named an NHIAA Scholar-Athlete. He will attend Dartmouth College where he plans to study engineering. Also of note, Michael happens to be a great-grandson of the late Laurence J. “Grub” Sullivan, a Creek A. C. member who resided on Dennett Street.

Alec McEachern, left to right, Michael Schoff, his mother Tara Schoff and Mike Timmons at the presentation of the 2022 Creek Athletic Club's Scholarship to Michael Schoff during the National Night Out Celebration.
Alec McEachern, left to right, Michael Schoff, his mother Tara Schoff and Mike Timmons at the presentation of the 2022 Creek Athletic Club's Scholarship to Michael Schoff during the National Night Out Celebration.

Sen. Mark Lawrence to hold public office hours

KITTERY — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, will hold public office hours from 2 to 4 p.m. inside Conference Room A at the Kittery Town Office on 185 Rogers Rd on Thursday, Aug. 25.

Office hours offer constituents a chance to meet with their elected officials, ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. If you cannot join Sen. Lawrence for his public office hours but still want to reach out, please call the Senator’s office at (207) 287-1515 or send an email to Mark.Lawrence@legislature.maine.gov.

Lawrence proudly represents Senate District 35, which includes Eliot, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, York and part of Berwick. He also serves as Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

ROCHESTER - On Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to noon, there'll be a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast and "$5 GRAB-a-BOX deal" at the First Church Congregational, 62 South Main St., Rochester.

Go to the breakfast, grab a box or two or three, then head downtown to Rochester Pride Day activities from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more info, call 603-332-1121 or email firstucc@atlanticbbn.net  or find them online at first-ucc.net and Facebook.com/firstchurchrochester.

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