Rochester has a new charity, 'Run Through History': Community news update
Second Annual ‘Run Through History’
PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke is holding the second annual “Run Through History” half-kilometer event on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Runners and walkers of all abilities experience 260 years of architectural heritage in one loop of the Museum’s historic campus. Registration is $20 per person and benefits the Museum’s “History Within Reach” program, covering school-trip admission and transportation costs for economically underserved K-12 schools.
Half-k participants are encouraged to wear historical costumes and bring a watch for self-timing. The loop begins near the circa 1796 Captain Walsh House and winds through the Museum’s historical pathways past historic houses and gardens. DJ Skooch spins musical favorites as runners and walkers proceed through and return from the route. All participants receive a commemorative event sticker and swag bag.
The “History Within Reach” scholarship program provides experiential-learning workshops to economically underserved K-12 schools in N.H., Maine, and Mass. These interactive learning experiences, which meet state and national curriculum standards, are offered at no cost to Title 1 schools and those recovering from financial hardship in the wake of the pandemic.
Strawbery Banke has partnered with Portsmouth restaurants for pre-race carb and caffeine boosts as well as post-race recovery. Enjoy a pre-race carb-loading pasta specials at Dwyer's Pub, 96 Bridge St., and a pre-race caffeine boost at Cup of Joe Cafe & Bar, 31 Market St. Refuel after the race with post-race Gatorade recovery cocktails at Tj's of Portsmouth, 54 Daniel St., and a post-race carb reload at Loaded Question Brewery, 909 Islington St., Suite #12.
For more information and to register before the event, visit StrawberyBanke.org/events/Run-Through-History.cfm. Online registration closes Friday, Feb. 10, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Same-day registration by cash or check payable to Strawbery Banke Museum only.
Rochester has a new charity with a mission
ROCHESTER — Michael's Treasure 603 Foundation is a new 501(c)(3) charity with a mission to help people rise above their current conditions, recognize their dignity, and equip them to shape a better community. The charity is totally operated by volunteers who want to help shape that better community. To do that, we are looking to build up resources through various events as well as tax deductible monetary donations.
Their first dinner dance will be on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church at 189 North Main St., in Rochester. DJ Tom Pomeroy will provide the music, a three-course meal will be served at 5:45 p.m. and dancing will follow. Tickets are $25 each or $180 for a table of eight.
Their Labor Day 5k/10k Race to Serve Run/Walk, Dinner Dances and other events will be scheduled throughout the year.
Go directly to their website at www.michaelstreasure603.org to learn more, to buy tickets for the dance, and to stay connected. Like them at Race to Serve and Michael's Treasure 603 Facebook pages.
Massage Therapy Clinic at Great Bay Community College accepting appointments
PORTSMOUTH – The massage therapy clinic is opening the week of Jan. 30 at Great Bay Community College’s Portsmouth campus. The general public can make an appointment for a 55 minute massage provided by a student enrolled in the College’s Massage Therapy Certificate Program.
Now through May 6, appointments can be scheduled (two per month) during the following times:
Tuesday 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
Thursday 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
Friday 9:15 a.m., 10:30 s.m., 11:45 a.m.
Customers are encouraged to call 603-427-7646 to schedule an appointment. The cost of a 55 minute massage is $5 for Great Bay Community College Students (with a valid student ID), $10 for college alumni, GBCC staff and faculty, and $30 for the general public. The clinic is located in room NW128 at Great Bay Community College’s Portsmouth Campus at the Pease Tradeport.
Friends of the Dover Public Library Music CD Sale
DOVER — The Friends of the Dover Public Library are having a music CD sale Feb. 5 to Feb. 11 on the main floor near the adult circulation desk. The library is discontinuing its music collection and the entire collection will be available for $2 per CD for singles and boxed sets will be specially marked. Genres include rock, country, classical, world, pop, jazz, folk and bluegrass, musical soundtracks, and children’s music.
The CDs for sale will be available all hours the library is open. Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. All proceeds from the sale goes into the Friends funds which are used to help support the library in many ways. The Friends pay for programs throughout the year, support the Summer Reading Program, purchase all of the museum passes available to patrons, and much more. For more information call the Library at 603-516-6050.
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