Somersworth Festival Association

SOMERSWORTH, NH: The 21^th Annual Spring Carnival will be held from Thursday, May 5^th through Sunday, May 8^th. No admission fee will be charged and the Carnival will have something for everyone, including food, games and rides. The Spring Carnival will be held at the Holy Trinity Church parking lot on High Street in Somersworth. The Carnival is sponsored by the Somersworth Festival Association and helps fund the Associations various educational, family and children’s activities. Some of the major projects that the Festival Association puts on for the families of the surrounding communities are the 31^th Somersworth International Children’s Festival, Pumpkinfest and the free Wednesday night Kids Koncerts during the summer. Wristband ride specials are on Thursday from 6pm to 10pm and Friday 5pm to 10pm. Also, on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5pm which is also wristband ride special which is pay one price and ride all day. Saturday the carnival will be open from noon to 9 pm and Sunday from noon to 6 pm.

For more information call Sue at 692-5869.

Developing Pedestrian-Oriented Wayfinding Signage for Downtown Dover

Developing Pedestrian-Oriented Wayfinding Signage

for Downtown Dover to Promote Business, Tourism, & Transit

Tuesday, May 3, 201, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

McConnell Center Media Access Room 306

Facilitated Discussion with Participants/Stakeholders led by Steven Whitman,

Senior Planner, Jeffrey H. Taylor & Associates

This meeting aims to bring all key downtown stakeholders to the table to discuss the development of pedestrian-oriented wayfinding signage in the Central Business District to promote Dover's entertainment, shopping, and tourism attractions, to guide people throughout the downtown and to & from the transit center, and to promote a lively, walkable community where citizens and visitors alike are urged to explore by well-designed indicators of popular attractions.

For information: Planning Department 516-6008 email m.alexander@dover.nh.gov

PCA Students Shine at Science Fair

DOVER, NH — 170 students competed in the Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover Annual Science Fair Tuesday, April 19. Students in grades 9 through 12 displayed their research projects and presented their findings to the judges throughout the day. Parents and friends attended the open house that evening to see the work and celebrate the winners.

A team of 12 representatives from the community, who work in science-related fields, judged each project. Criteria included how well students followed the scientific method, level of difficulty, how knowledgeable they were as they presented to the judges, and how well the experiment was designed.

Students began the process six months ago by submitting proposals for their hypothesis, writing research papers to demonstrate their knowledge of the chosen topic, as well as, experimenting and revising procedures to complete their presentation.

“As we work to prepare our students for life beyond high school, an education in science is essential to their success,” said Beverly Shevenell, Upper School science teacher. “Participating in science fair encourages hands-on training and cultivates skills that will guide them in their future career choices.”

The following are the 2011 winners:

Grand Prize

Jonah Abraham, “Sparks!”

Freshman Physical Science Projects

1st place: Adam Baracco, “How Does Your Computer Respond?”

2nd place: Freddie Catalfo, “Properties of Guitar Pickups”

Freshman Life and Behavioral Science Projects

1st place: Bryanna Zwicker, “Do Dogs or Humans Have Cleaner Mouths?”

2nd place: Josiah Dold, “Willpower”

Sophomore Physical Science Projects

1st place: Tyler Arnold, “Why are Braces Made of Titanium?”

2nd place: Ben Corson, “Determining Hardness of Water”

Sophomore Life Science Projects

1st place: Julie Pease, “Rockin’ Rebounds”

2nd place: Niko Townsend, “The Ends Justify the Beans”

Junior and Senior Physical Science Projects

1st Place: Bryan Imke, “Geomagnetic Storms in the Ionosphere”

2nd Place: Emma LaMontagne, “Snowflakes”

Junior and Senior Life Science Projects

1st Place: Ai Tran, “SNP’s and Disease”

2nd Place: Vernon Samans, “The Effects of Weight and Momentum on Vertical Leap”

Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org or call 603.742.3617.

Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy Supports the American Cancer Society ~ Event Breaking 1000+boards

Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy is supporting the American Cancer Society with an event breaking 1000+ boards.

Janeto's Supermarket will be hosting a board selling, by Academy students, this Saturday from 11AM to 1PM.

The Black Belt Academy will be breaking the boards during Apple Harvest Festival and marching in the Strides Wallk for a cure in October.

The Black Belt Academy will be selling boards at various local establishments throughout the Spring and Fall.

Please stop by to support this cause.

Gene Paltrineri, Instructor

Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy

603-743-6500

NH Economy has posted a new item, 'Wage Reimbursement Available to Employers'

Small business owners looking to hire new trainees can receive up to 90% reimbursement of wages for up to six months with a program being offered by the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development’s Office of Workforce Opportunity.

The special program has been well-received by employers since it was introduced last fall and some funds remain [...]

You may view the latest post at http://blog.nheconomy.com/?p=1835

Service Credit Union hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new Corporate Offices Building

PORTSMOUTH, NH. (April 20, 2011) – Service Credit Union hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, April 19th on the future site of the credit union’s LEED gold certified, new corporate offices building at 2995 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth. The 100,000 square foot building is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2012.

Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union, welcomed credit union, local and state officials to the ceremony where construction began in early spring.

“Our time for more space is overdue and that need had to be addressed. We had known for years that we would need more space,” says Simmons. “But, instead, we invested in branching, products and member service. In 2005, we began seeking property to purchase to construct our new home. We looked at many New Hampshire locations, including here in Portsmouth, and finally chose this fine property.”

Currently, Service Credit Union’s Corporate Offices resides at 2010 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth in a 19,000 square foot building. The new building, designed by the architectural firm of GUND Partnership of Cambridge, Mass., will be constructed with local, New Hampshire labor. Both the new and current Corporate Office buildings will accommodate present and expected future growth over the next ten to fifteen years. Service Credit Union will immediately house over 100 employees, bringing 60 new jobs to the city after completion with plans for expansion of another 40 or more jobs over the next five years.

“We are here to celebrate the building project of a world class organization led by Gordon Simmons,” says John Prokos, Managing Principal of Gund Partnership. “It will be an iconic urban landmark which reinforces urban design.”

Suffolk Construction Northeast President and General Manager Mark DiNapoli said “the building was not an office but a place of influence and importance for members and staff.” He also added it was a symbol of strength and stability.

“Service Credit Union is committed to a clean, friendly environment”, says Gordon Simmons, “thus, we are pleased that we were able to pursue the LEED green initiative (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) directed by the U. S. Green Building Council. Our LEED building addresses the cleanup of a formerly contaminated landsite, water, energy and atmospheric efficiencies, materials and resources as well as indoor environmental quality, innovation and design. We are striving for a LEED Gold certification”. The new corporate offices will be designed and built using strategies intended to improve performance in metrics such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction and improved indoor environmental quality.

The four-story building will feature a full service, 24/7 member service call center, foreign exchange, member check imaging processing and control, Finance, community rooms, conference rooms, departmental and executive offices.

“Three community rooms are planned to be offered for use by local city government, not-for-profit organizations and other community based associations to help with the growing need for meeting space in Portsmouth and nearby towns,” says Simmons.

This new building expands Service Credit Union’s footprint in the area. More than 50 years ago, the credit union began at Pease Air Force Base as the Portsmouth Air Force Base Federal Credit Union to serve military and civilian employees there. Now the largest credit union in New Hampshire at more than $1.8 billion in assets and serving the citizens in nine of the ten counties in the state, four towns in Massachusetts and with members around the world, Service Credit Union has grown to serve close to 147,000 members with branches in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Germany. Besides the new corporate offices, the credit union’s current properties will be used by the credit union for present requirements and to expand on future needs.

Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution, offering a wide range of financial products to its members. With 35 branch locations including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire (excluding Coos County), 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. Service Credit Union has 17 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, and 16 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany.

Laconia Savings Bank Sponsors Transportation to the 2011 NH Conference on Aging

New Hampshire – April 20, 2011 - Manchester, NH – Laconia Savings Bank is pleased to announce its participation as a bus sponsor for the 2011 New Hampshire Conference on Aging. This year’s conference is scheduled to be held on May 26th from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. Transportation is free for all registered participants.

New Hampshire – April 20, 2011 - Manchester, NH – Laconia Savings Bank is pleased to announce its participation as a bus sponsor for the 2011 New Hampshire Conference on Aging. This year’s conference is scheduled to be held on May 26th from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. Transportation is free for all registered participants.

May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor the legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans and support them as they enter the next stage in life. “Laconia Savings Bank is pleased to be able to support the seniors of our community in this way. It provides an excellent environment for fostering positive healthy aging,” stated Vickie Routhier, Vice President – Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Laconia Savings Bank.

The theme for the 11th Annual NH Conference on Aging is “Older Americans: Connecting the Community.” Over the past eleven years the NH Conference on Aging attendance has grown from 200 to 750. For more information, or to register to attend the conference, go to www.nhconferenceonaging.org or call (603) 573-3310.

Laconia Savings Bank, founded in 1831, provides deposit, lending and wealth management services to families and businesses throughout New Hampshire. With 19 community offices within the state and assets exceeding $1 billion, Laconia Savings Bank is the largest independent bank in New Hampshire. Because Laconia Savings Bank is a mutual organization, it doesn’t answer to stock holders and can focus on the success of its customers, communities and employees. Throughout its 180 year history, Laconia Savings Bank continues to be a strong and stable financial organization. For more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit www.laconiasavings.com.

Portsmouth Christian Academy Celebrates Spring Fling 2011

DOVER, NH — Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover will hold its 9th Annual Spring Fling on Friday, May 20, starting at 3 p.m. This old-fashioned family day of fun brings students and the community together to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and to enjoy a day of exciting games, contests, and delicious food.

Admission is free. All games and food are sold on a ticket system (.50 cents per ticket). Tickets may be purchased at booths located throughout the campus. Spring Fling will continue until 7 p.m. and will be held rain or shine.

Sponsored by the high school students, Spring Fling proves to be an enjoyable event for the entire family. This year’s event will feature a giant inflatable obstacle course, a gladiator joust inflatable, bounce house, face painting, a dunk tank, beading booth, and many more activities. Enjoy great food and refreshments such as Italian sausage subs, hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream.

In conjunction with Spring Fling, Bill Dube Inc. will be offering a “Drive One 4 UR School” event throughout the day on the PCA campus. Participants will earn $20 for PCA’s 2011 senior class by test-driving a Ford or Lincoln vehicle. They will also have the opportunity to earn an additional $10 (up to $30 per person) for the school by taking a second test-drive in a 2012 Ford Focus.

Portsmouth Christian Academy is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. Directions to the school can be found on its website, www.pcaschool.org. For more information, please call 603.742.3617.

WealthWise Financial Joins Dover Chamber

DOVER, NH — WealthWise Financial Management recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Chamber Visitor Center to celebrate the occasion.

Located on Green Street in Somersworth, WealthWise offers a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism with clients.

For more information on WealthWise Financial Management, please visit their website at www.gowealthwise.com.

Dover Chamber Welcomes Strafford County Homeless Center

DOVER, NH — The Homeless Center of Strafford County became the latest area business to join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. A celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at the Chamber Visitor Center on Central Avenue in Dover.

Since 1998, the Homeless Center for Strafford County (HCSC) has provided safe and supportive seasonal, overnight shelter to women, children and families in Strafford County. A secondary objective of HCSC is to empower the homeless through professional case management, referral services, and transitional housing. The Shelter's commitment goes far beyond simply providing a roof over a family’s head, but strives to provide families with the tools they need to get back on their feet, and into permanent, sustainable housing. For more information on HCSC, including information on how you can help support them, please visit their website at www.homelesscenterforstraffco.org.

Datzo Fabulous Boutique and S.CO.R.E. Chapter 185 recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce

DOVER, NH — Datzo Fabulous Boutique and S.CO.R.E. Chapter 185 recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and commemorated the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Boutique on Dover Point Road.

Founded in 1964, S.C.O.R.E. is a national business counseling association, consisting of over 12,000 business mentors who counsel over 8 million clients annually. Mike Scala of S.C.O.R.E. Chapter 185 played a pivotal role in providing business counseling to Raychel Raude, owner of Datzo Fabulous. S.C.O.R.E.'s public service mission is to provide face-to-face and e-mail business counseling to help small businesses evaluate plans, stabilize, grow, innovate and succeed. For more information, please visit www.scorehelp.org.

Datzo Fabulous Boutique is located on Dover Point Road, adjacent to the Weathervane Seafood Restaurant, and is driven by the belief that women’s apparel and lifestyle products should be high quality, but also affordable. The boutique features a variety of quality branded apparel and accessories that is carefully selected by their experienced staff. For more information on Datzo Fabulous, please visit www.datzofabulous.com.

Blast Party Rentals Joins Dover Chamber

DOVER, NH — Blast Party Rentals of South Berwick recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the chamber Visitor Center on Central Avenue in Dover.

Blast Party Rentals is a family-owned company providing inflatables for public and private events throughout New Hampshire and Maine, including the Chamber’s own Apple Harvest Day celebration. Products include inflatable bounce houses, water slides, and obstacle courses, carnival games and concessions, and their newest addition, a Mechanical Bull. For more information about Blast Party Rentals, including product pricing, please visit www.blastpartyrentals.com.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

WealthWise Financial Joins Dover Chamber

DOVER, NH — WealthWise Financial Management recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Chamber Visitor Center to celebrate the occasion.

Located on Green Street in Somersworth, WealthWise offers a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism with clients.
For more information on WealthWise Financial Management, please visit their website at www.gowealthwise.com.

Pictured L to R: Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc; Chamber Board Member Christine Goodwin of W.B. Mason; Dennis Tsakiris of WealthWise Financial Management; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; Chamber Board Member Donna Coraluzzo of the Dover Children’s Home; Chamber Interim Executive Director Phil Rinaldi; Chamber Board Member Connie Roy of Reverie Design

Dover Chamber Welcomes Strafford County Homeless Center

DOVER, NH — The Homeless Center of Strafford County became the latest area business to join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. A celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at the Chamber Visitor Center on Central Avenue in Dover

Since 1998, the Homeless Center for Strafford County (HCSC) has provided safe and supportive seasonal, overnight shelter to women, children and families in Strafford County. A secondary objective of HCSC is to empower the homeless through professional case management, referral services, and transitional housing. The Shelter's commitment goes far beyond simply providing a roof over a family’s head, but strives to provide families with the tools they need to get back on their feet, and into permanent, sustainable housing. For more information on HCSC, including information on how you can help support them, please visit their website at www.homelesscenterforstraffco.org.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

Pictured L to R: Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc ; Chamber Board Member Donna Coraluzzo of the Dover Children’s Home; HCSC Treasurer John Hall; HCSC President Kelli Cicirelli; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; HCSC Executive Director Susan Ford; HCSC Board Member Fred Holdsworth; Chamber Board Member Christine Goodwin of W.B. Mason; Chamber Interim Executive Director Phil Rinaldi; Chamber Board Member Connie Roy of Reverie Design

Datzo Fabulous and SCORE join Dover Chamber

DOVER, NH — Datzo Fabulous Boutique and S.CO.R.E. Chapter 185 recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and commemorated the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Boutique on Dover Point Road.

Founded in 1964, S.C.O.R.E. is a national business counseling association, consisting of over 12,000 business mentors who counsel over 8 million clients annually. Mike Scala of S.C.O.R.E. Chapter 185 played a pivotal role in providing business counseling to Raychel Raude, owner of Datzo Fabulous. S.C.O.R.E.'s public service mission is to provide face-to-face and e-mail business counseling to help small businesses evaluate plans, stabilize, grow, innovate and succeed. For more information, please visit www.scorehelp.org.

Datzo Fabulous Boutique is located on Dover Point Road, adjacent to the Weathervane Seafood Restaurant, and is driven by the belief that women’s apparel and lifestyle products should be high quality, but also affordable. The boutique features a variety of quality branded apparel and accessories that is carefully selected by their experienced staff. For more information on Datzo Fabulous, please visit www.datzofabulous.com.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

Pictured L to R: Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc; Mike Scala of S.CO.R.E. Chapter 185; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; Raychel Raude of Datzo Fabulous Boutique; Chamber Interim Executive Director Phil Rinaldi; Chamber Board Member Connie Roy of Reverie Design; Chamber Ambassador Theresa Colen of Manpower.

Blast Party Rentals Joins Dover Chamber

DOVER, NH — Blast Party Rentals of South Berwick recently joined the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the chamber Visitor Center on Central Avenue in Dover.

Blast Party Rentals is a family-owned company providing inflatables for public and private events throughout New Hampshire and Maine, including the Chamber’s own Apple Harvest Day celebration. Products include inflatable bounce houses, water slides, and obstacle courses, carnival games and concessions, and their newest addition, a Mechanical Bull.

For more information about Blast Party Rentals, including product pricing, please visit www.blastpartyrentals.com.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

Pictured L to R: Chamber Board Chair Mike Bolduc of Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc; Chamber Board Member Christine Goodwin of W.B. Mason; Rebekah Godek of Blast Party Rentals; Dover Mayor Scott Myers; Chamber Board Member Donna Coraluzzo of the Dover Children’s Home; Chamber Interim Executive Director Phil Rinaldi; Chamber Board Member Connie Roy of Reverie Design

Proposed FY2012 City of Dover Budget Public Participation Invited

It has become evident that the FY2012 City of Dover Budget will require budget adjustments approaching $3 million in order to absorb the downshifting of costs being imposed by the State of NH and significant declines in non-tax revenues. Over the next several weeks, the City Council will be reviewing and ultimately determining priorities for funding of municipal services given the limited resources available.

With the expectation of significant reductions having to be imposed across all municipal departments, our staff have been fielding questions regarding what concerned citizens can do to register your opinions and offer constructive input in relation to the proposed City of Dover Budget.

All are encouraged to contact the Mayor, the City Council and the City Manager regarding funding priorities for our community. Citizen comment and involvement during the budgeting process is welcomed as it helps us to understand the value of municipal services and how various services contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by Dover citizens.

Dover Residents, Business and/or Property Owners

Residents, business owners and/or property owners are all invited to speak at the City Council meetings during the regular and workshop meetings under the agenda item “Citizens Forum”. Between April 13th and June 1st when the budget is expected to be finally adopted, the City Council meetings will occur each Wednesday at City Hall starting at 7pm.

There will also be two specific public hearings scheduled for receiving comments from residents, business and/or property owners regarding the proposed budget. The first hearing will be specific to the School portion of the budget and is scheduled to occur at 7pm on April 27th. The second hearing will be specific to the City portion of the budget and is scheduled for 7pm on May 25th. City Council meetings are held at City Hall.

The Mayor, City Councilors and the City Manager may also be contacted using emails, letters or via phone. Contact information can be found on the City web site at www.dover.nh.gov

Non-Residents

Those that live outside of the City of Dover wishing to comment and offer helpful suggestions are also invited to contact the Mayor, City Council and City Manager by letter or email as only residents, business owners and/or property owners are allowed to appear before and address the Council during citizen forums and public hearings.

Scott Myers J. Michael Joyal, Jr.

Mayor City Manager

Laconia Savings Bank Teaches Children to Save

New Hampshire – April 19, 2011 - Teach Children to Save is a nation wide program that partners banks with students to teach them lessons on the importance of saving. The presentations include games and activities about how interest makes money grow, how to create a spending plan and differentiating between needs and wants. Each lesson is aimed at enhancing young Americans’ financial literacy and money-management skills.

Laconia Savings Bank is actively participating and has taught savings lessons to 214 students in 2011. For the 15th anniversary of Teach Children to Save, the goal is to encourage bankers to reach 5 million students before the end of 2011.

Laconia Savings Bank, founded in 1831, provides deposit, lending and wealth management services to families and businesses throughout New Hampshire. With 19 community offices within the state and assets exceeding $1 billion, Laconia Savings Bank is the largest independent bank in New Hampshire. Because Laconia Savings Bank is a mutual organization, it doesn’t answer to stock holders and can focus on the success of its customers, communities and employees. Throughout its 180 year history, Laconia Savings Bank continues to be a strong and stable financial organization. For more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit www.laconiasavings.com.

FREE MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES ALL WEEK

DOVER, NH – Matt Randall’s Black Belt Academy will be celebrating school vacation week in Dover with free martial arts classes all week. Monday through Thursday, April 18-22, the public is welcome and invited to join us in class at 5:30pm for a free workout featuring wicked fun techniques that anyone of any fitness level can enjoy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of martial arts training for free.

Anyone, age 4 and up, can join us in these special classes where we will get a great workout and learn some self-defense. Special topics will also include board breaking and more. Bring the whole family and have a great time.

Class sizes are limited so register today at www.mrbba.perfectmind.com. Go to BOOK ME, select DOVER SPECIAL EVENTS and NEXT. Look for FREE CLASS. Pick the dates and times you can attend and COMPLETE. It’s that easy. All children participating must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Matt Randall’s Black Belt Academies have been serving the Seacoast’s self-defense and fitness needs since 1987. We specialize in teaching leadership development in addition to martial arts skills. For more information please call 603-743-6500 or visit our website at www.mrbba.perfectmind.com.

The Homemakers' a Round to Remember Alzheimer's Golf Tournament

A Perfect Swing for A Perfect Move. LeeAnne Lajoie, community outreach coordinator of The Homemakers Health Services assists Sean Mahoney of A Perfect Move, in perfecting his golf swing for The Homemakers’ A Round to Remember Alzheimer’s Golf Tournament being held June 14th at The Oaks Golf Links in Somersworth. Sponsored by Eastern Propane and Oil, all proceeds of the tournament will go toward providing home health, home support, education and respite care for families that are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease ore related dementias.

Early bird registration is $115 through April 29th. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to register contact René Philpott at 335-1770, ext. 103 or rphilpott@thehomemakers.org.

HOLY ROSARY CREDIT UNION SHRED DAY A SUCCESS!

(DOVER, NH) – On Saturday, April 9th, HRCU held its fourth Annual Spring “Shred Day” at their Central Avenue location. Open to members, non-members and businesses alike, the local community was invited to join HRCU in Dover to securely destroy and recycle confidential paperwork FREE of charge.

The event was held from 9 am to 12 noon and more than 165 cars visited the Dover Branch with paper to shred. Approximately, 10,000 lbs of paper were shredded and recycled; 2500 lbs more than last year!

We take great pride in helping the communities in which we serve and being able to offer a convenient service such as this is just one way we are able to reach out and support the public,” said Danielle Lyczak, Director of Marketing at HRCU.

HRCU has offered this event to the community of Dover since 2008. The event continues each year with great success, as the public is secure in knowing their personal files are safely destroyed.

If you have any questions, contact Danielle Lyczak at (603)332-6840.

May is National Electrical Safety Month

Mr. Electric would like to urge residents to take an electrical tour throughout their homes to look for potential hazards. Many hazards are easily identified and corrected. Check to see that lamps and extension cords aren’t cracked, frayed or covered by rugs or furniture. Check light bulbs to determine that the wattage is appropriate for lighting fixtures. Electrical appliances should be kept away from damp and hot surfaces and have appropriate air circulation.

With the arrival of spring comes a lot of yard work. Remember to use caution around pools and water features. Be careful with placement of ladders so that the ladder does not come in contact with overhead lines. Before digging, check to determine the location of underground utilities. Consider adding additional outdoor outlets to reduce the amount of extension cords used. Extension cords should never come into contact with water and are a potential trip hazard as well as a hazard if cut with a lawn mower or other power tools.

Other issues should be looked at by a licensed electrician. Dim or flickering lights, arcs or sparks, sizzling or buzzing sounds from your electrical systems, odors, hot switch plates, loose plugs and damaged insulation are all signs of potential hazards. These situations should not be ignored but should be checked by a professional.

For more information, call Mr. Electric at 603-516-0555.

Be safe this month and every month!

HOLY ROSARY CREDIT UNION DONATES TO ST. CHARLES WITH HELP FROM THE WILDCATS

Rochester, NH –¬¬ Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU) teamed up with UNH Wildcats Men’s basketball team to raise money for St. Charles Children’s Home in Rochester, NH. ‘Hoops for Hope’ was launched at the beginning of the 2010/2011 season with a plan to donate $1.00 for every point scored by the Wildcats team over the season. 1749 points were scored, so a check from HRCU was presented to St. Charles with much gratitude and enthusiasm.

The donated funds will go toward a new program for post adoption families in which additional support is offered to new families transitioning and adapting to the adoption process. The Children’s Home recently made renovations to their existing building in order to administer this program, however, as a result of state budget cuts; the home has relied on contributions to finance this project. With the funds that HRCU and UNH raised through the Hoops for Hope campaign, the Children’s Home will be able to further develop and support this program.

Brian Hughes, CEO and President of HRCU, said, “This was a great success, and I’d like to personally thank all the folks at UNH Wildcat sports, Coach Herrion and all the players for helping us bring hope and support to the children at St. Charles. This initiative was aligned with our commitment to education and families in the communities we serve and we’re very pleased with the results.”

Profile Insurance Group is growing… Pamela Guerrette has joined the group!

ROCHESTER – Gerry Gilbert, Vice President of Profile Insurance Group, is pleased to welcome Pam Guerrette to Profile Insurance Group as an Account Executive. “Pam’s background makes her a valuable addition to our team.” explains Gilbert. “We are very excited to have her on board.”

Guerrette brings with her over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. She is a Certified Insurance Counselor as well as a Certified Insurance Service Representative. Guerrette resides in Epping with her family.

Visit Pam today at our Rochester Branch and say “Hello” to our newest team member. Guerrette can be reached at 994-7450 or via email at Pamela.Guerrette@Profileinsgroup.com.

Profile Insurance Group is a subsidiary of Profile Bank offering home, auto and business insurance. Profile Bank is locally owned and managed, and is the only bank home based in Rochester, NH. With branches in Rochester, Sanbornville, Alton and Somersworth, Profile Bank and Profile Insurance Group will continue to support and invest in each of their communities well into the future. For more information on Profile Insurance Group or their products and services, visit their website at www.ProfileInsGroup.com or call (603) 994-7450.

FATHERS DAY 5K AT MARGARITAS TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES GET HEALTH CARE

Dover, NH, April 13, 2011 – This Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2011, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to lace-up their sneakers and head to Margarita’s of Dover, for the second annual Father’s Day 5K – a benefit for Avis Goodwin Community Health Center.

Registration for the event is now open.

This June event celebrates Men’s Health Month and invites the public to run and walk for the Dads, brothers and sons who touch their lives. This year, the race has a necktie theme – participants are encouraged to wear a necktie in honor of someone special or for Father’s everywhere. Participants can also set up their own fundraising page to collect donations when the register for the event. Proceeds will help local families struggling without insurance to gain access to quality healthcare through Avis Goodwin Community Health Center.

This is a fun race complete with a party and prizes. Margaritas will set the stage for this one-of-a-kind, family-friendly 5K featuring a great post-race Mexican fiesta of food and drink! The top male and female runner will win a one-hundred twenty-five dollar gift certificate to Runners Alley. Twenty-five dollar gift certificates to Philbrick’s Sports will go to the top males and females in each of the ten age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, and 60+. Kickoff time is 8:30am.

“Access and affordability make it very difficult for many local families to keep up with regular visits to doctors, dentists and mental health professionals. Avis Goodwin Community Health Center helps bridge the gap to make routine and preventative health care for many people who might otherwise fall through the cracks,” says Lara Willard, Marketing Manager for Avis Goodwin. “We hope this race will build on the incredible momentum from last year and attract from the local running community as well as first time runners and walkers drawn in by the cause.”

Beginner and seasoned runners/walkers can visit http://www.avisgoodwinchc.org/fathers-day-5k-2011/ or http://www.active.com/running/dover-nh/fathers-day-5k-2011 or to register. Registration forms can be completed online, mailed in or dropped-off at Margarita’s of Dover. The first two hundred adults to register get a free race T-shirt. Day of registration is twenty-five dollars but advanced registration is only twenty dollars and just five dollars for children under twelve. Participants are encourage but not required to collect donations and raise funds for the event.

This year’s event will include a raffle for Red Sox tickets courtesy of W.B. Mason. Additional sponsors include Homewood Suites of Dover; The Meat House of Dover; Philbricks Sports; Measured Progress; Northeast Credit Union, Garrison Family Dental, The Shark 102.1/105.3 and Holy Rosary Credit Union.

Avis Goodwin Community Health Center is the only 501(c)(3) Community Health Center serving the Greater Strafford County area of New Hampshire and Maine. They make it affordable for local people to access the wellness services and quality primary care that lead to good Physical, Dental and Mental Health. Avis Goodwin Community Health Center operates on the same principles Mrs. Avis Goodwin started the organization on 42 years ago – everyone deserves access to quality health care, at an affordable price. For more information connect with us on Facebook, at www.AvisGoodwinCHC.org .For additional details about the race, or to become a sponsor or volunteer, contact Carleen Nicholson at 603.516.2542 or cnicholson@agchc.org.

Portsmouth Christian Academy Five-mile walk honors 9/11 airline co-pilot

DOVER, NH — Close to 200 Portsmouth Christian Academy students, alumni, faculty, friends, and staff gathered April 8 for the 9th Annual McGuinness Walk to honor Thomas McGuinness. McGuinness, a former Navy pilot, was the co-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11, the first of the hijacked planes, which flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. McGuinness was the father of PCA graduates Tommy and Jennifer McGuinness.

Each year, at the end of PCA’s Spiritual Emphasis Days, students take to the streets for a five-mile walk in memory of the fallen co-pilot. They obtain sponsors and walk through South Dover to help raise money for a scholarship created in McGuinness’ name. All proceeds from the walk go directly to a tuition assistance fund to benefit a student who demonstrates high personal and moral caliber, is of strong faith, and has a proven desire for high academic standards. To date, the annual walks have raised over $20,000.

“Over the past few years, we’ve walked in rain, snow, and wind,” recalls Stephen Foley, PCA Upper School Principal. “We’ve walked in Portsmouth and Dover, but it has always been great to walk together as a community in memory of Tom. We walk not to recall his death, but to recall his life.” Each step the students take not only keeps his memory alive, but also gives the young people an opportunity to come together as a community to the benefit of another.

Portsmouth Christian Academy is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, please call 603.742.3617 or visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org.

4th Annual Dover Children’s Home Golf Tournament

The 4th Annual Dover Children’s Home Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2011 at The Links at Outlook on Route Four in South Berwick, Maine. A shotgun start is scheduled for 8am. The cost is $125 per person ($500 for a foursome) and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart.

The event will also feature a continental breakfast and delicious lunch; fabulous hole-in-one prizes; a putting contest; a casino hole; men’s and women’s longest drive competitions; and several fantastic silent auction and raffle items. Registrations are due by June 3, 2011. To register:

• Mail a completed registration form and a check made out to “DCH Golf Tournament” to 207 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820.
• Mail, scan, email, or fax (742-2057) a completed registration form and pay for your registration through Pay Pal on the Home’s website at www.doverchildrenshome.org by clicking on the green "Donate Now" button on any page. This will take you to a secure link where you can input the correct amount. Please write "for golf tournament” in the memo or comment box and include your address.

This annual fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a relaxing day with friends while supporting an important local charity. Dover Children's Home is a 501 (c) 3 public charity. The Home has provided exceptional care and life changing treatment services to thousands of NH's most vulnerable children for over 117 years. 100% of the profit from this annual event will be applied directly to the Home's most critical operating costs.

For more information, please contact Donna at (603) 742-4289, ext. 12 or dcoraluzzo@doverchildrenshome.org

Download ~ Registration form

Children’s Museum celebrates Dino Day during April school vacation week

(Dover, NH / April 6, 2011) – The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire invites children to spend one of their school vacation days doing a little learning about some really big creatures. On Thursday, April 28 from 10 am – 3 pm, the museum will celebrate Dinosaur Day with a major focus on kids’ favorite prehistoric beasts.

Dino Day participants are invited to explore a variety of hands-on dinosaur activities and demonstrations, such as examining and arranging fossil replicas, learning the difference between plant eaters and meat eaters, creating a dinosaur egg to take home and hatch, inventing a unique dinosaur of their own, reading dinosaur books, and playing the role of paleontologist to search for clues in the museum’s Dino Detective exhibit.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the museum’s new dinosaur friend Jack, an 8-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex made of paper mache. Jack was created by children in the Edgewood Centre’s childcare program, and received finishing touches from employees at the Portsmouth Home Depot. He has now been donated to the Children’s Museum of NH and makes appearances for special occasions.

All activities for Dinosaur Day are included in the regular price of admission ($8 adults and children, $7 seniors) and are free for museum members.

About the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

The not-for-profit Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on, custom-created exhibits for children ages 1-12. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the museum hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events, and serves as a critical resource to families, schools, and social service agencies. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org

Free Memorial Day Weekend Admission to Children's Museum for Military Families ~ Sponsored by BAE Systems

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

6 Washington Street

Dover, NH 03820

(603) 742-2002

www.childrens-museum.org

BAE Systems Sponsors Free Memorial Day Weekend Admission for Military Families

(Dover, NH – March 14, 2011) – This Memorial Day Weekend, the families of military service members will be able to enjoy free admission to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire thanks to BAE Systems. Generous corporate sponsorship from BAE is allowing the Children’s Museum of NH to admit active-duty and retired military personnel and their immediate families at no charge from Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30, 2011.

“Military families endure many hardships as a result of their loved ones service to our country,“ says Lu Goncalves-Getty, Community & Business Relations Manager at BAE Systems. “BAE Systems’ partnership with the NH Children’s Museum is not only a way to say thank you but also provide an opportunity for military families to spend cherished time together.”

During Memorial Day weekend, military personnel and/or their immediate family members will be admitted free to the Children’s Museum of NH by showing a valid military ID at the museum’s front desk. Additional guests would be asked to pay the museum’s standard admission fee. The museum offers a year-round 10% admission discount for active-duty and retired military members.

“We are thrilled to be able to honor and thank the people serving our country during Memorial Day Weekend,” stated Jane Bard, Director of Education for the Children’s Museum of NH. “Whether it’s an enlisted person serving locally or the family of an officer deployed overseas, we look forward to welcoming all of these guests thanks to the generosity of BAE Systems.”

In addition to the Memorial Day Weekend program, the museum is partnering with the Operation Military Kids and Blue Star Families organizations for the entire month of May. Museum visitors will be invited to write notes and letters of thanks that will be sent to active duty military personnel, their spouses, families and children. Museum visitors an also create cards for veterans who have served this country. Operation Military Kids and Blue Star Families will collect the cards and letters from the museum and distribute them around the country and overseas.

Glennon Consulting Launches Website for Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association

Rochester – Glennon Consulting, a website development firm located in Barrington, recently launched a newly redesigned website for Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association.

The new website features an updated design, online donation accessibility and more detailed information about services – just to name a few of the site’s enhancements. According to Judy Oulette, Community Relations Manager, the agency needed to provide their clients and the community with a modern site that provided current information. "It was important for us to be able to add and change content ourselves, while not taking away from the usability and design of the site," she said. "Doug Glennon worked closely with us to incorporate the changes that were important to us while working within our budget," she added.

Glennon also helped the organization develop its Facebook page; another means for the organization to highlight its community involvement and events. "For a very reasonable investment, we now have a website we’re proud of that will provide additional benefits to our clients," Ouellette noted.

The Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association has provided quality home health care to the residents of Strafford, Northern Rockingham, Southern Carroll and Belknap Counties since 1913. Its mission is to provide high quality, compassionate, cost-effective home and community health care services. For more information and to view the new website, visit www.yourvna.org.

Since 2001, Glennon Consulting has been committed to providing cost effective, efficient web solutions for small to large sized businesses. For more information about Glennon Consulting, contact Douglas Glennon at 603-321-6579 or visit www.glennonconsulting.com.

NH Company's Engraved Axes Well Received at FDIC

Laconia, NH – A record-breaking crowd of 29,000 attendees and a prime location allowed NH company Engraving, Awards and Gifts the perfect opportunity to showcase its engraved firefighter axes and award products at the 83rd annual Fire Department Instructors Conference. The Indianapolis, Indiana event drew the largest attendance numbers in its 83 year history, according to event managers. Engraving, Awards & Gifts was attending for the first time, representing its FirefighterAwardsGifts.com division.

The largest event of its kind in North America, FDIC ran from March 21 through March 26, with exhibits on display March 24, 25 and 26. Bob Powers and Nathan Thorsell greeted a steady stream of firefighters from around the country and around the globe, and handed out souvenir fire axe tie tacks designed by the company. Visitors to the booth signed up to win a fully engraved ceremonial firefighter axe and plaque valued at over $600. The winner of the drawing was Robert Haskell, a retired firefighter and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services instructor.

As one of the premier engravers of ceremonial firefighter axes in the country, Engraving, Awards & Gifts provides premium quality engraved ceremonial firefighter axes and awards to fire departments across the nation, and has sold axes to fire departments as far away as Honolulu.

About FirefighterAwardsGifts.com

Headquartered in Laconia, NH, FirefighterAwardsGifts.com is a division of Engraving, Awards & Gifts, a leader in the personalized products industry. The company personalizes a wide variety of recognition products for firefighters, including ceremonial axes, plaques and awards. They provide customers in New Hampshire and around the world with quality products and excellent service. For more information call 1-800-203-9588 or visit www.FirefighterAwardsGifts.com.

Photo caption: Nathan Thorsell, director of sales for Engraving, Awards & Gifts, poses with actor Eric Estrada and one of the company’s engraved ceremonial firefighter axes at the FDIC in Indianapolis, Indiana.

HARVEST CRAFT FAIR

The 19th Annual Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, April 16th sponsored by the Somersworth Festival Association will be held from 9am to 3pm at Somersworth High School. This very well attended fair is one of the largest craft fairs in the area. The fair features over 100 of the best crafters in all of NH, Maine and even from Mass. This is a good time to start your mother’s day shopping and to buy your spring decorations. Plenty of parking and food will be served by the Board members of the Festival Association.

For more information please call Sue at (603)692-5869.

How to Start or Grow a Small Business Workshop Presented by SCORE

SCORE, volunteer counselors to America’s small business and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct an in-depth workshop on how to start or grow a small business.

Title: How to Start or Grow a Small Business

Date: Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, from 5pm to 8pm.

Location: Northeast Credit Union

100 Borthwick Avenue, Portsmouth, NH

(If front door is locked, please enter at the rear of the building)

Sponsor: Northeast Credit Union

Subjects covered in this workshop will include:

How to research your idea.

Forms of business organization.

How to prepare a business plan.

Cash flow planning and financial reports.

Ways to finance your business.

Discuss the details of how to start or grow your business with experienced executives and obtain valuable tools and reference materials to assist you. Northeast Credit Union has generously agreed to underwrite the normal admission fee. This workshop is free for all registrants.

SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session. For more information or to reserve a seat, call SCORE at (603) 433-0575 or visit our website, www.scorehelp.org.

New Spring Art Exhibit “Vernal Expressions” Opens at the Gallery at Great Bay Community College

Collaborative project showcases artists from across the state

Portsmouth – On Thursday, April 7th at 7:00PM, the public is invited to join Great Bay Community College as they present the opening of their Spring art exhibit, “Vernal Expressions.”

The exhibit will feature a collection of work from local New Hampshire artists that depicts the welcoming of the Spring Season. The exhibit runs from April 7th through May 27th. Artwork will be displayed at the college’s gallery located at the newly renovated first floor entryway.

According to Annette Cohen, Professor of Fine Art and Digital Design at Great Bay and Director of the gallery project, the exhibit features the work of nine artists and includes a collection of media ranging from watercolor to quilting. “Our new Spring exhibit”, notes Cohen, “presents a delicious riot of color and light as it is observed in nature. Each artist interprets the subject matter like it is a gift to the senses.” The gallery is open during regular college hours and is free to the public. At the opening event on April 7th, refreshments will be served.

Featured artists and their areas of specialty include Ken Fellows, watercolors, Linda Gebhart, watercolors, Glenna Evans; photography, Dorine M. Gross, paintings, Ken Harvey; photography, Nancy Davis Johnson, watercolors, Diane Minuti, oil painting, Robert Richardson, painting and Nancy Morgan, fabric paintings.

Themed shows in the gallery will rotate every two months. A series of exhibits scheduled through December include photography, solo works, quilts and non-traditional hanging artwork.

A student exhibit is also in the works. There is currently an open call for submission of artwork. Interested artists should contact Annette Cohen at acohen@ccsnh.edu or 603-427-7665.

Schedule of Upcoming Exhibits:

Vernal Expressions

April 4-May 27

Opening April 7

Featured Artists:

Ken Fellows

Linda Gebhart

Glenna Evans www.glennaevans.com

Dorine M. Gross

Ken Harvey www.kenharveyphoto.com

Nancy Davis Johnson www.nancydavisjohnson.com

Diane Minuti www.dianeminuti.com

Bob Richardson

Nancy Morgan www.nancymorganart.com

Great Bay Community College Student Artwork

May 30-July 29

Opening June2

PCA to Present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”

DOVER, NH — Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover presents “Cinderella” Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for the matinee showing and 6:30 p.m. for the evening performances. Little girls who attend dressed as their favorite princess, may take part in a princess parade during intermission.

Adapted for the stage, the timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity. The hearts of children and adults alike will surely soar when the slipper fits. The production features a cast and crew of 40 students under the direction of Grace Thorsen, with musical direction by John MacLeod.

Laura Egan of York, ME, Tim Lagoy of Pembroke, NH, and Abbie Sheedy of South Berwick, ME head the cast as Cinderella, Prince Christopher and the Fairy Godmother. Other lead players include Rachel Mynczywor of Auburn, NH as the wicked Stepmother and Joseph Stevens of Rochester, NH as Lionel, The Royal Herald.

“Cinderella” is the musical adaptation of the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. It is the only Rodgers and Hammerstein musical written for television. It was originally broadcast live in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the title role. It was later remade for television with Leslie Ann Warren starring in the 1965 version and Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as the Fairy Godmother headlining in 1997.

This production will be presented at the gymnasium stage at Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover, 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. Directions to the school can be found on its website, www.pcaschool.org. General admission tickets are available at the gym door for $10. During the Saturday matinee, children under 12, dressed as a princess, will receive half off admission with the purchase of an adult admission. For more information, please call 603.742.3617.

PCA Math Team Wins League Championship

DOVER, NH — High school students at Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover brought home the Math League Championship trophy and qualified for the State Meet. This year, the PCA “mathletes” faced stiff competition in the league, which is comprised of Epping, Newmarket, Oyster River, Sanborn, Raymond, St. Thomas, and Coe-Brown, in addition to PCA. The math team won several of the year’s six meets. The most recent win in March brought them enough points for the season to carry home the trophy.

This year, in addition to veterans Eric Baker, Leah Pervere, Ai Tran, Scott Ankiewicz, Niko Townsend, and Emily Scire, the team gained newcomers Annie Hur, Olivia Baker, Abra Roberts, Hodong Choi, and David Lee. The teammates also took second place in their division at the State Meet at Plymouth State College on March 23.

The local league meets are comprised of four individual categories, in which two team members may compete, as well as a team category, in which three members work together to solve the three problems. By virtue of their first place in their local league, the PCA team now qualifies for an invitation to the regional meet in April in Canton, MA.

Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org or call 603.742.3617.