Blue Ocean Society offers new beach cleanup guidelines and free beach cleanup app: Marine Debris Tracker

PORTSMOUTH- The COVID-19 pandemic broke a string of more than 16 years of monthly beach cleanups organized by Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation. Recently, cleanups have resumed with new safety guidelines and the availability of an app for collecting and reporting data.    Since 2001, the Portsmouth-based non-profit Blue Ocean Society has organized beach cleanups with the help of community volunteers. The organization conducts more than 200 cleanups and removes thousands of pounds of litter each

Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail at Pease: Shop Local. Thanks Local.

Spending local helps keep our community strong!View this email onlineContact UsWe couldn’t help but share a bit of our positivity with you. We’re grateful to be a part of this community and believe there’s nothing we can’t do, when we do it together! When we support local businesses, we: Keep more money in our local economySupport local jobsHelp the environmentCelebrate what makes our community unique! So here’s to you! View a short video message now. 195 New Hampshire

Foundation for Seacoast Health supports several organizations with relief grants

PORTSMOUTH – Since the start of COVID-19, and throughout 2020, The Foundation for Seacoast Health has provided financial support to numerous organizations through program grants, some specifically related to challenges presented by the pandemic. Grants have been issued to a variety of nonprofit organizations including the following: ·       $18,000 to the Pinetree Institute for their work with the City’s Coordinated Response to Substance Misuse Steering Committee. ·       $1,500 to New Generation for

More shows added to 3S Artspace's Loading Dock concert series

 ANNOUNCEMENTS: More shows added! The August shows for the Loading Dock Concert Series are officially sold out, so let's keep the music going into September, shall we?! Here's the lineup for Friday nights in September:MUSIC FRIDAY / SEP 4 / 6PM & 8PM LOADING DOCK CONCERT -  DUB APOCALYPSE Dub Apocalypse is an instrumental dub reggae band from Boston. They've created their own unique sound fusing the militant toughness of Sly and Robbie, and Scientist productions, with a

Annual Awards: Nominate a business you admire

Dear Chamber Collaborative members, To say it's been quite a year is an understatement of mammoth proportions. And we’re looking ahead as we look back.  Please join us in the reflective process by submitting nominations for our annual awards (and yes, you can nominate the business you work for!) Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 14 to Jennifer@PortsmouthCollaborative.org. Don’t worry — we’ll remind you—but why not send your names to us right now, while it’s top of mind?   Big Business of the Year

Meet Kathy Boyd, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Cornerstone VNA

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased to introduce Kathy Boyd, Community Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. Since the Palliative Care program was first launched at Cornerstone VNA in 2014, the program has experienced continued growth and success. Kathy is one of several new medical providers who has joined this unique program that specializes in caring for individuals of all ages with chronic medical conditions.    Kathy joined the Cornerstone VNA

'Obama: An Intimate Portrait' exhibit open through Dec. 19 at Seacoast African American Cultural Center

  Celebrating Resilience, Versatility, and Courage SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAYAugust 3, 2020 Monday is the deadline for submitting proposals for the 14th Annual Black New England Conference! To be considered as a presenter please submit a one-page abstract along with a brief one-paragraph bio to info@blackheritagetrailnh.org. BLACK WOMEN ROCK:Leading the Charge for Social and Political Change will celebrate, examine, and make visible Black women’s

Creature Feature (and more!) from the Seacoast Science Center's Blue Notes newsletter

News and Notes from the Seacoast Science Center          August 1, 2020My sincerest thanks... I have a dear friend who is fond of saying, "we are not all in the same boat, but in different boats in the same storm". Each of you—our members, donors, volunteers, and our corporate supporters—are weathering the storm of 2020 with your unique circumstances and personal collection of concerns. As we all work in the shadow of the pandemic to sustain productive, fulfilled lives and prosperous businesses, I have

'Threads: A Community Quilt for 2020' exhibition opens Friday, Aug. 7

 "Threads: A Community Quilt for 2020" Exhibition Opens Friday, August 7 Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this show possible! Zooming In on QuiltsLynne Zacek Bassett's lecture, "Early New England Quilts and the Labor of Quilting" was a big success! We're getting the hang of this virtual lecture thing, and finding that watching remotely has it's advantages. No traffic, you don't have to worry about parking, you can get really close to the screen to see details, plus, you can wear pajamas!Here

Players' Ring theater hires managing director whose career began at Theatre by the Sea

 HAPPENING AT THE RING Introducing the Managing Director of the Players' Ring, Matthew ParentLess than 12 months after hiring Production Manager Margherita as our first paid employee, the Players' Ring is now thrilled to welcome Matthew Parent to the very strategic position of Managing Director. Matthew Parent brings both an artistic and administrative background to the Players' Ring. His professional career began next door at Theatre by the Sea where he served as an Equity Stage Manger. New Hampshire

Virtual Art Deco party

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Woodman Museum road closure, parking and private tours

 Woodman Museum Road Closure and Parking ‌             Good Afternoon everyone, Due to scheduled construction by the City Of Dover, Summer Street that runs alongside the Woodman Museum property will be closed for a month starting Tuesday July 28, 2020. Therefore, free parking will only be available on Central Avenue or on Locust street. Handicapped access will be from Central Avenue. If you have any questions please call 603-742-1038. We remain open to Private tours Wednesday- Sunday with Tours at 10am,

Enjoy Tuesdays on the Terrace at Strawbery Banke Museum — Kicking off Aug. 4 with Celia Woodsmith

Tuesdays on the Terrace Tuesdays, August 4 - August 28, 2020 | 5:30 pm - 7 pm Thanks to sponsor Kennebunk Savings Bank, the popular open-air acoustic music concert series, Tuesdays on the Terrace, returns to Strawbery Banke Museum for the month of August! Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy local artists perform acoustic music with the summer splendor of Puddle Dock as a backdrop.  Visitors are asked to review the museum's COVID-19 precautions and pre-purchase tickets. Due to COVID-19

The whales are here! Blue Ocean Society releases annual whale research report and looks forward to new season

PORTSMOUTH - Whale watching expeditions started in New Hampshire last month and the whales are here! In conjunction with seeing the first whales of the season, Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation has released their 2019 Whale Research Report, detailing the sightings of last year. Dianna Schulte, Director of Research, says that she is looking forward to seeing how 2020 compares to 2019, and which whales will show up this summer.   “Humpback, fin and minke whales are often seen off our coast from

Albacore Park Reopens to the Public with Enhanced Health and Safety Protocols

PORTSMOUTH –  Albacore Park, home of the USS ALBACORE (AGSS 569) submarine at 600 Market St., a National Historic Landmark Site and Museum in Portsmouth, is pleased to announce that it will officially reopen its doors in accordance with public health recommendations and guidance on Thursday, July 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.    Self-guided tours will take place on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. More days may be added in the future.  “The health and safety of Albacore’s staff and visitors is

Cornerstone VNA Honored as Business NH Magazine Healthcare of the Decade

Business NH Magazine recently named Cornerstone VNA as the Business of the Decade in the Health Care Industry. Business NH Magazine invited the winners of their Business of the Year and Business Leader of the Year awards between 2011 and 2019 to apply for the Business of the Decade competition. Cornerstone VNA was the 2019 Healthcare Business of the Year and eligible to apply. Nearly 50 judges participated in scoring the applications through two rounds of judging to determine the winners. Cornerstone VNA,

Seacoast Mental Health Center partners in statewide initiative to keep New Hampshire healthy

PORTSMOUTH – As part of a collaborative effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 across the state and keep New Hampshire healthy, Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) is partnering with businesses and organizations statewide on a grassroots movement to encourage the use of face masks in public and work settings. The initiative, #MaskUpNewHampshire, aims to strengthen the efforts led by the Common Man family and the Rotary Clubs of New Hampshire by helping to raise awareness around the importance of wearing

Employer guidance to questions that arise related to or affected by COVID-19 in the workplace

Providing better HR consulting and educational solutions for small businesses and non-profit organizations in NH, ME, and MA. This week, the federal Department of Labor issued more employer guidance to address the seemingly never-ending questions that arise related to or affected by COVID-19 in the workplace. Here are a few of the more recent common questions and answers:1. If we require employees to quarantine after out of state travel on public transportation, do we have to pay them?   No, the

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire — Honoring John Lewis, Thank you to local artists and more

  Celebrating Resilience, Versatility, and CourageHONORING JOHN LEWISBHTNH honors the passing of Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the Congress.  Unlike other icons of the civil rights era whose early deaths compressed their memories into historical abstractions for later generations, Lewis was a living, breathing, outspoken soldier for social justice. Thank you, Congressman Lewis, for your years of service to this nation. Attend this public screening and memorial for John Lewis

Seacoast Mental Health Center Partners in Statewide Initiative to Keep New Hampshire Healthy

As part of a collaborative effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 across the state and keep New Hampshire healthy, Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) is partnering with businesses and organizations statewide on a grassroots movement to encourage the use of face masks in public and work settings.  The initiative, #MaskUpNewHampshire, aims to strengthen the efforts led by the Common Man family and the Rotary Clubs of New Hampshire by helping to raise awareness around the importance of wearing masks, and how

Sagamore Avenue Sewer Extension Project City Council Work Session

The City Council has scheduled a Work Session for the Sagamore Avenue Sewer Extension Project for Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. There will be an opportunity for public comment and questions. Those who wish to join the meeting via Zoom are required to register in advance.  To register to attend the Zoom meeting, click here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gFgSMAReSbeR1GKuQ3KClQ A unique meeting ID and password will be provided after registering. Please note, this meeting will also be broadcast

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Offers Free Sports Physicals in August

PORTSMOUTH – Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is offering free sports physicals to all student athletes for the 2020-2021 sports year on Aug. 3 and Aug. 11 at its Portsmouth location only. Young athletes planning to participate in a sports activity during their school year are encouraged to stop by for a complete examination. The team at Atlantic Orthopaedics believe that getting a physical is part of the game itself and is essential to being a healthy and successful athlete. Students can visit

Comcast Business Webinar Event

Comcast Business Hosts Virtual Conference on the Future of Business Comcast Business and industry leaders address critical topics facing today’s businesses returning to a “new normal” post-COVID-19 Comcast Business is hosting a virtual conference aimed at helping businesses of all sizes and across all industries navigate the future of business in today’s B2B world. “As we think about the future of business – the ability to conduct business from anywhere, anytime, with anyone – we must consider all

Players' Ring theater Audience Reopening Survey

  Audience Reopening Survey It is certainly an understatement to say that our lives have been upended. Our challenge is, and will continue to be, approaching rote tasks with ingenuity and creativity as we attempt to regain normalcy. Of course you have seen all of the reports about live theaters. Some will survive; some will not. Needless to say, ingenuity and creativity will be essential as the art form attempts its reconstruction. A dedicated Ring Board and corps of volunteers have been discussing the

One Sky: A matter of perspective — a new world or an old one for people with disabilities?

Woo-hoo! The Loading Dock concert series on sale NOW

 ON SALE NOW:MUSIC FRIDAY / AUG 7 / 6PM & 8PM LOADING DOCK CONCERT SERIES - THE SILKS Kicking off our 2020 Loading Dock Concert Series season, we are pleased to have The Silks! The Silks are a true grit rock and roll band out of Providence, Rhode Island with two consecutive Boston Music Awards for “Blues Artist of the Year” 2016 and 2017.Learn more.6pm show - Reserve your table.8pm show - Reserve your table.MUSIC FRIDAY / AUG 14 / 6PM & 8PM LOADING DOCK CONCERT SERIES - CHRIS

Release: Eversource encourages customers to evaluate lowest-cost energy supply options

    News Release   Eversource Encourages Customers to Evaluate Lowest-Cost Energy Supply Options   MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (July 16, 2020) — As part of its efforts to support customers facing financial hardship and other challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is encouraging customers to closely manage their energy supply options so that they do not overpay an alternative supplier. In 2019, Eversource residential customers in NH who chose competitive suppliers paid on average

Business NH's 2020 business leader of decade and 9 businesses of decade

Three NH Health Organizations Join Forces  Littleton Chamber Cuts DirectorService Credit Union Launches Impact FoundationTask List for QuarantinersRelief Coming for Health Care ProvidersOverdoses in NH Spike  Political Divide Complicates ResponseWhere the Cranes AreNH Electric Coop Asks for Broadband FundsSee Who and What is in the SpotlightBNH Book Club: Rust           Copyright © 2020 Millyard

GBCC to offer non-credit courses on use of data visualization software Tableau

PORTSMOUTH — With more people working from home and thinking about ways to become a more valuable and efficient employee, Great Bay Community College will offer a suite of new foundational courses for the digital economy. “This is a great opportunity to recession-proof yourself,” said instructor Nicholas Marcus, who will teach people to become proficient with a popular new easy-to-use data software program. “If you are working from home or on quarantine, this is a chance to get relevant skills so you

Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur

 ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful

Get Involved: Players' Ring theater seeks house managers, ushers, box office attendants— and more

 HAPPENING AT THE RINGWe're thrilled to announce the newest member of the Players' Ring team: Meghan Quinn, our new graphic designer! We'll let her introduce herself, and please give her a warm welcome to the community! Hello Players' Ring! I just wanted to introduce myself a little! My name is Meghan and I am a graphic designer/ illustrator based a little north of Boston. I have a background in working with non-profit theatres as well as freelance illustration and design. When I’m not designing or

Entrepreneurial spirit drives performances to the parking lot

   Connecting art and commerce: Fueling the creative economy   Entrepreneurial spirit drives performances to the parking lot We have seen a great deal of innovation taking place in the arts industry these past few months. While countless arts organizations around the nation are embracing the criteria for reopening in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many are kicking their creative energies into high gear to develop ways to engage the public by adapting their current offerings or developing new

2020 Business Resiliency Survey results

    Survey Results are In!     NH SBDC, in partnership with the UNH Survey Center, conducted the 2020 Business Resiliency Survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses throughout the Granite State.   Fifty-six business organizations representing a wide range of industries partnered with the SBDC to ensure we heard from as many businesses as possible. We’re thrilled that 1,549 businesses from 172 towns and cities completed the survey.   “The goal of the Business Resiliency

Ogunquit Playhouse to Launch On-Line Education Programs and Youth Programming Camps for 2020

OGUNQUIT, Maine - Ogunquit Playhouse is expanding its educational offerings to include a new On-Line Academy with programs beginning Monday, July 27. The On-Line Academy will be part of the recently developed Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Colony – an homage to Playhouse founder Walter Hartwig, who created the education-based Manhattan Theatre Colony, that was dedicated to teaching all aspects of theater.  The Arts Colony operates with the belief that theater is a profound tool for students to exercise their

The Rep's 'A Not So Tiny Desk Concert' and Sponsor an Empty Seat

We've Released a Limited Amount of Seats for our Not So Tiny Desk Concert Tomorrow Night from 8pm - 9pm Not So Tiny Desk ConcertJul 15, 2020 - Jul 29, 2020Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth, NH• Please read our safety guidelines and requirements on our website before purchasing a ticket. These can be found on our homepage or https://seacoastrep.org/coronavirus/ • Seats must be bought as whole groups without leaving single seats open•Join the Resident Artists and SRT team in an evening concert of indie

Wentworth-Douglass: Extraordinary times, exceptional care

 COVID-19 Testing Update & More Wentworth-Douglass now offers Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing by appointment only with a doctor's order if you are asymptomatic. Drive-Thru testing is also available for pre-procedural testing requirements. If you have a scheduled surgery or procedure, you will be contacted to make testing arrangements. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call your provider’s office for guidance on where to receive the necessary care and testing. If you do not have a Wentworth

Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire: Celebrating Resilience, Versatility and Courage

  Celebrating Resilience, Versatility, and CourageREADING FREDERICK DOUGLASSThe BHTNH offers a heartfelt thank you to our communities and individuals who participated in the live readings of Frederick Douglass' most famous speech, "What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July."  We are also grateful to NHPBS for collaborating with us to present, Reading Douglass,  the broadcast edition of the speech. You can watch this collaborative project where 55 residents from across the state joined in the

Strawbery Banke Museum's Newsletter: Banke Notes, Issue 3, 2020

15th Annual Seacoast Half Marathon Goes Virtual

The Seacoast Half Marathon, one of coastal New Hampshire’s longest-running half marathons, has announced that the race will be going virtual in 2020. The Seacoast Half Marathon Race Committee, comprised of 12 local volunteer members, made the decision to shift its annual November race to a virtual event due to continued public health concerns related to COVID-19. Hosting a virtual race will enable the committee to continue the philanthropic tradition of supporting a local nonprofit beneficiary, as well as

A few openings remain for River Rats camps, PLUS Gundalow speaker series sets sail July 14

Follow on FacebookFollow on TwitterForward to a FriendVolunteer with us Thanks to our volunteers for raising the sails, interacting with gundalow guests, and helping with other shore projects. If you want to join with future volunteer tasks, contact us.Membership Become a Gundalow Company member today and help us to protect the Piscataqua regions maritime heritage and environment. Members receive discounts on sails and advance notice to upcoming events.Private

Leadership Seacoast discusses racial and gender equity

PORTSMOUTH - Leadership Seacoast, a local community leadership program, has announced it will host its first ever virtual grad school session on Thursday, July 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. A Conversation About Social Justice: How You Can Advance Racial and Gender Equity will be facilitated by local experts Joanna Kelley, Emmet Soldati, Najee A. Brown, and Crystal Paradis.  N.H. native, Kelley is the proprietor of Cup of Joe, located in Portsmouth and a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). In addition

Walking tours are the perfect Portsmouth adventure

PORTSMOUTH — Looking for the ideal outdoor activity during these unprecedented times? The Portsmouth Historical Society suggests its historical walking tours, which are totally affordable, super educational, and highly entertaining. They also provide outdoor exercise, allow for social distancing, and are a great way to get to know New Hampshire's oldest city and only seaport.   The 2020 downtown walking tour season is scheduled to begin July 10. All tours depart from the Discover Portsmouth Welcome

Cruise Portsmouth and the Isles of Shoals!

PORTSMOUTH — The breathtaking M/V Thomas Laighton is the largest and most accommodating vessel in the Seacoast region. On this 90-foot vessel, you can experience Portsmouth from a unique perspective while enjoying all the historical landmarks and breathtaking sights of the Greater Piscataqua Region. As of Saturday, June 20 The Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. will follow all State guidelines and will open to 100 passengers or fewer.    The M/V Thomas Laighton has three decks—two fully enclosed cabins and an

Details announced for NH Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund

Portsmouth Gas Light Co. open for takeout & seating on the deck

We are now open for takeout & seating on the deck!   Hours of OperationSun. - Thur.  11am - 10pm Fri. - Sat.  11am - 1am   Seating on the DeckNo parties larger then 6 No dogs at this time No reservations       Open Late Night Fri. - Sat. Pizza & Wings on the deck 11pm - 1am!!       Come & enjoy one of our Lobster Rolls for a great price of $18!         Place your

How to Submit a News Release to the Chamber Collaborative Website

· Log on to ChamberMaster (chambermaster.com)(Need help with your sign on or password? Email Jennifer@PortsmouthCollaborative.org and she can send you a prompt to reset it.) · In the upper right-hand corner, look for the the letters “MIC” (Member Information Center) o Click on it · Once in MIC, go to the menu column on the left-hand side o Click “News Release” from this menu · After you are in “News Release,” click on “Add News Release” on the right-hand side (it is in a blue box) · Name your news

Welcome Outdoor Diners -- from the City Manager's Special 5/18/20 update

WELCOME OUTDOOR DINERS! The first restaurants offering outdoor dining as of Monday, May 18, 2020 include:  Geno's ChowderSurfBeach PlumRiver HouseMartingale WharfOar HouseCornerstone West EndMomboEnvio Rooftop at AC Hotel The Business Reopening Work Group, with ongoing input from individual restaurateurs and retail business owners, has detailed a preliminary set of working guidelines designed to translate the Governor’s outlines into fair and practical steps to re-open Portsmouth for outdoor dining. The