National Thank a Police Officer Day approaching, Rochester Elks donate: Community news update

Rochester Elks #1393 donates $1,000 to the NH Veterans Home

ROCHESTER — Representatives from the Rochester Elks Lodge No. 1393 traveled to the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton to present a $1,000 donation Aug. 26. This grant was made possible through a Freedom Grant awarded to the Lodge by the Elks National Foundation.

The money will be used by the home to enhance the health and well being of the resident veterans by providing them with special birthday celebrations, arts and craft projects, entertainers, trips to sporting events, concerts, plays and museum trips as well as a variety of dining experiences both at the home and off site.

During the presentation, the Rochester members were also able to have a short visit with Vets Home resident and Rochester Elks member Norman Sanborn Sr. He is a past recipient of the NH State Elks Veteran Volunteer of the Year Award.

Making the presentation to NH Veterans Home recreation therapist Megan Rowe were the following Rochester Elks: Peter Ducharme, Norman Gervais, Mark Guilmett, and Don Chesnel.

Information: www.elks.org.

National Thank a Police Officer Day approaching

ROCHESTER — There is still time to show your appreciation for the Rochester Police Department, as National Thank a Police Officer Day approaches on Sept. 16.

The volunteer-run nonprofit, Thank a Rochester Cop, would like to remind the community about three locations with supplies available to help “paint the city blue” during the month of September. Residents and businesses can pick up decorations, signs, light bulbs, and light strings from Holy Rosary Credit Union (Brock Street), the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce (South Main Street), and Granite Steak & Grill (Route 11). These supplies are available free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.

In addition to decorating, community members and children are encouraged to show their support for the Rochester Police Department by writing a thank you note to officers. There are multiple designated thank you card stations located throughout the city. In addition to the three supply locations, thank you cards can also be found at: Potter’s House Bakery & Café, the cafeteria at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, the Rochester Public Library, and the Community Center (Wakefield Street side entrance). Members of the Thank a Rochester Cop nonprofit will deliver all thank you cards on Sept. 16.

A special appreciation event for Rochester Police Department staff and their families will be held on Sept. 16. This year’s event is underwritten by Profile Bank.

Information: thankarc.com

Award-winning author headlines special Children’s Mental Health Awareness event, Sept. 23

GREENLAND – Catholic Charities NH will host special book reading and interactive Q&A around the impacts of mental health for children. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Weeks Public Library (36 Post Road) in Greenland.

Distinguished local author Amanda Bacon Davis will share her Amazon best-selling and two-time national award-winning children’s book, "This Thing Has a Name." The book portrays a child’s journey of identifying anxiety, normalizing it, and learning to tame it. All attendees will be able to purchase a copy of the book.

The child-friendly event will also include a short presentation from Danielle Capelle, director of Catholic Charities NH’s Mental Health Counseling Services, on resources in the community for children and adolescents dealing with stress, anxiety and other emotional difficulties.

While the event is open to the public at no charge, registration in advance (by Sept. 8) is required. Visit https://bit.ly/3QYldvg, or contact Laura Brusseau at 603-663-0249 or lbrusseau@nh-cc.org.

‘Road Toll for the Animals’ event raises over $3,500

DOVER — Pope Memorial Humane Society - Cocheco Valley successfully hosted its annual fundraising event, "Road Toll for the Animals," on Saturday, Aug. 12. The event took place at the intersection of Oak Street and Central Avenue, where the community united to show their support for the welfare of animals in need.

In a remarkable display of generosity and compassion, the local community came together to contribute to the cause, showcasing their commitment to the well-being of animals under the care of Pope Memorial Humane Society - Cocheco Valley. The event spanned a mere four hours but left a lasting impact, raising an impressive sum of over $3,500 to support the shelter's vital initiatives.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: National Thank a Police Officer Day approaching, Rochester Elks donate: Community news update