Revolution Taproom & Grill Hosts "Beer Dinner" Featuring Beer from Throwback Brewery.

 

 

Thursday, Jan 14th - 6:30pm
5 course dinner w/ 5 paired beers
$55pp + tax/gratuity

 

STILL A FEW SEATS OPEN ... BOOK NOW!
603-244-3022
revolutiontaproomnh@gmail.com

 

 

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Are you interested in learning more about

Throwback Brewery in North Hampton, NH??

Check out their Homepage HERE:

http://throwbackbrewery.com/

Milton Free Public Library Introduces "Screen Free Zone" Encouraging Free and Creative Play.

The upstairs room of the "Little Red Schoolhouse", in Milton, New Hampshire, (the Milton Free Public Libraray) has been transformed into a center of creative play. Introduce your children to screen-free activities including building sets, musical instruments, costumes, puppets, word games, logic puzzles, and scientific exploration.
Milton Free Public Library's first Build It! event will be February 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for young people age 6 through 14. We will introduce our attendees to the various fun items available so that everyone can play as they choose.
You may arrive and depart as needed, but preference will be given to those who can commit to the full two hour session.
Sign up early, as space is limited.
Please email the library at mfpl@metrocast.net,
or call 603-473-8535.

Future events will follow with dates to be announced. Children are also welcome to come at any time during library hours to use the upstairs space, explore and play.
Note to parents: We welcome and encourage you to come play with your children, but be aware the upstairs space will be a "screen free" zone during creative play times.
Build It! is made possible by the Curiosity Creates grant from the Association for Library Service to Children funded by Disney.

 

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts hosts "SHORTS" Film Series on Saturday, January 9th

 The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is proud to announce official program selections for the second edition of "SHORTS", an evening comprised entirely of award-winning short films from around the world. The event will take place at the Rochester Opera House on January 9th, 2016 with a cocktail hour starting at 7pm. This celebration of movie-making excellence brings together film enthusiasts, filmmakers, and artists, to discover the best in contemporary cinema.

Rochester Main Street is proud to be a media partner with the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in this exciting evening. If you missed their event last May, you certainly will not want to miss this evening. Tickets are just $8 and are available at the Rochester Opera House box office. Rochester Main Street is supported in part by the NH State Council On The Arts/National Endowment For The Arts.
Some of the evenings highlights will include: The Butterfly Circus (photo shown above), Sausage, Double Trouble, Sober, 97%, Runaway, Procrastination, Wander With Me, Fetch, and Shattered.

Sign up now for Milton Free Public Library's Upcoming Events!!!

 

Published: December 26, 2015

 

The upstairs room of the "Little Red Schoolhouse" has been transformed into a center of creative play. Introduce your children to screen-free activities including building sets, musical instruments, costumes, puppets, word games, logic puzzles, and scientific exploration.

Our first Build It! event will be February 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for young people age 6 through 14. We will introduce our attendees to the various fun items available so that everyone can play as they choose. You may arrive and depart as needed, but preference will be given to those who can commit to the full two hours. Sign up early, as space is limited. Please email the library at mfpl@metrocast.net, or call 603-473-8535.

Future events will follow with dates to be announced. Children are also welcome to come at any time during library hours to use the upstairs space, explore and play. Note to parents: We welcome and encourage you to come play with your children, but be aware the upstairs space will be a "screen free" zone during creative play times.

Build It! is made possible by the Curiosity Creates grant from the Association for Library Service to Children funded by Disney.

Fun Fan Fiction
Attention all Milton High School Students: We are happy to announce our annual Fun Fan Fiction Contest of 2016. Students are challenged to take an existing work of fiction and change the ending, characters, or put in a plot twist to enhance the work. Three (3) prizes will be awarded to students based on creativity, use of the original author's "voice", and (ahem) grammar. Start creating now! Submissions are due February 5th.The prizes will be awarded at the "Nute Week" celebration, Thursday, February 18th. First place prize is $100, second $75, and third place $50.

Winter Carnival Skywatch
Let's take a moment to celebrate the winter sky during Milton's Winter Carnival. We will start at the Milton Free Public Library, 13 Main Street, Milton Mills at 5:30 PM, Saturday, February 13 for a brief presentation held by members of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society (NHAS). We will then head over to the Milton Town Beach. NHAS members will have several telescopes trained at the the night sky.

What is Overdrive?
Did you know that you can "borrow" e-books, audio books and periodicals from the New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium, an online library powered by Overdrive? Contact a member of the Milton Free Public Library staff to find out how! (603) 473-8535 or mfpl@metrocast.net

Please sign up for our e-newsletter
We're taking our newsletter directly to our patrons. Contact the Milton Free Public Library at mfpl@metrocast.net or (603) 473-8535 to sign up for our monthly email newsletter.

Overdues and renewals: What to do?
If you have a past due item that you'd like to renew, you can do so online. Please ask a member of our staff to help you get your personal online library account set up! You can also use the dropbox out front to return items if you can't get here during library hours. Thank you!

Milton NH hosts Christmas Party to Benefit "Toys For Kids" program

 

The Milton Rec Dept and the Milton VFW

in Milton NH,

invite you to a

CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

Sunday, December 13, 2015

beginning at 1 pm

at the

Emma Ramsey Center

on the corner of

White Mountain Highway (Rt 125) and Charles Street

Milton, NH

 

Goodies, Silent Auction,

and

SANTA

will be making a visit.

 

The Cost of Admission?

1 new unwrapped toy

for

Milton's "Toys for Kids" program.

 

ALSO....

Milton Free Public Library & Milton Recreation’s

6th Annual Gingerbread House Competition

To be judged at the VFW’s Toys for Kids Party On December 13th @ 2:00 pm

This party is a public event, and everyone is invited to attend.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

If you can donate, please bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or a girl

or you may drop off auction items by 1:00 pm on the day of the event.

All gingerbread creations should be dropped off by 1:00 pm the day of the event.

City of Rochester NH Announces Dates for 2015 Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade!!

 

ROCHESTER NH TREE LIGHTING... FRIDAY DECEMBER 4

 

ROCHESTER CHRISTMAS PARADE..... SUNDAY DECEMBER 6

 

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER NH

 

Friends of the Milton Free Public Library partner with Three Rivers Wreath Company to Offer Fresh NH Made Wreaths for 8th Annual Sale

2015 WREATH SALE BENEFITS LIBRARY
 Friends of the Milton Free Public Library

 The 2015 8th Annual Wreath Sale.

 

 

 

 In partnership with Three Rivers Wreath Company, The Friends of the Milton Free Public Library in our neighboring Milton, New Hampshire are offering fresh NH Made wreaths -

decorated or plain, lush garland, & kissing balls for local pickup.

New this year we offer convenient credit card processing. ...

New also is the option of online ordering through our landing page at: http://store.3rwc.com/friends-of-milton-free-public-library
This option allows your choice of gifts direct shipped with your message to a friend, relative or client anywhere in continental US.

All proceeds will benefit projects of Friends of the Library.
Order Deadline - November 6, 2015
Order blanks for local pickup are available at the Library, as a download from Friends of Milton Free Public Library Facebook page, or send email request to sfb@metrocast.net.

More information: call Susann Brown at 652-4306.

Contact: Susann Foster Brown
1362 White Mountain Hwy., Milton, NH 03851
603 652 4306
sfb@metrocast.net

Calling All Zombies! Rochester Readies for Annual Zombie Walk!!

Photo Courtesy of Rochester Main Street

Volunteers at Rochester Main Street are all set to trek down North and South Main Streets to the town common for the sixth annual Zombie Walk, underwritten by Bank of New Hampshire on Friday, October 23rd.  This event is for adults and teens to get their Halloween spirits and outfits together and congregate by 6:45 pm in the Union Street parking lot. At 7:00 pm they will be escorted by the police down North Main and South Main Streets to cider, donuts (courtesy of Dunkin’Donuts) and what else…brains, along with a free movie , “Hocus Pocus”, courtesy of Guyer Travel at the Common. Special appearances are being made by students from Corinne’s School of Dance and Studio 109 who will perform to “Thriller” throughout the route.  There is no charge to participate, and free parking is available nearby at the Union, North Main, and Congress Street or City Hall parking lots.   
As usual, the zombie Walk will be preceded by our annual Trick or Treat On The Town and Horribles Parade for children under 10. Costumed children under 10 are asked to assemble at the Union Street Parking at the Factory Court entrance at 4:15 pm for maps and treat bags and then make their way throughout the downtown area stopping at participating merchants. Maps will be available until 5:30 pm.  

For more information on the Zombie Walk or Trick or Treat On The Town/Horribles Parade, or to sign up to participate, (drummers, pipers and horns are definitely welcome!), please contact the Rochester Main Street Office at 603-330-3208 or email director@rochestermainstreet.org. The contact number the day of the event is 603-781-7116.   

Dover NH hosts THE SEACOAST IRISH FESTIVAL September 26. The Biggest Little Irish Festival in the World

DOWNTOWN DOVER NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hosts

THE SEACOAST IRISH FESTIVAL

The Biggest little Irish Festival in the World!!

Saturday, September 26, 2015

12 noon - 6 pm

8 Washington Street, Dover NH

at the

Rotary Arts Pavillion

 

 

 

TICKETS $15 for the day

Kids 18 and Under FREE

 

For More Information

Click HERE

http://seacoastirishfestival.org/

Rochester's October Festival Is Just Around The Corner

Apple Pie, Cider, Bikes and Cajun Zydeco At October Festival, Oct 10th 

 

 

 

 

Volunteers at Rochester Main Street are busy preparing for the seventh annual October Festival to be held on Saturday, October 10th from 11 am until 4 pm in the heart of downtown. This year’s event, underwritten by Service Credit Union, will be held on Hanson Street, and in Central Square. As part of the celebration, the main stage on Hanson Street will feature entertainment throughout the day with headliners Captain Fiddle and the Crawdad Wranglers Cajun Zydeco Band, 11-1, then dance company demonstrations, and other performances. This family fun event offers food, fun, games, demonstrations, and an interactive Barnyard Petting Zoo courtesy of Holy Rosary Credit Union. Rochester Main Street will host a “Mile High Apple Pie” baking contest, and all entries must be delivered to the Rochester Main Street booth no later than 10:30am  for judging. The winner will receive a medal and $25 cash prize.   

The Monarch School of New England is hosting a Charity Bike/Walk & Rodeo. Registration begins at the Rochester Community Center and course opens at 8:30 am for a 4 mile Family Ride or 15 or 25 mile Challenge Ride.   Save money and pre-register online for just $25 at www.monarchschoolcharitybikeride.com. You may also view the course maps online. Following the ride the participants are welcome downtown to enjoy the October Festival and refreshments. The Rochester historical Museum will be open that day with an exhibit in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and in honor of the enduring contributions made by people in the 1940s, the Rochester Historical Society Museum’s current display focuses on Rochester during the 1940s, the decade dominated by the Second World War.  They have some wonderful
photographs of Rochester people in the 1940s, as well as interesting artifacts from the decade.


Again this year, volunteers are also offering a raffle to help cover costs of downtown events. First prize is a $500 Downtown Dining and Shopping Spree, second prize is a $250, Downtown Dining and Shopping Spree and third place is a $100 Downtown Dining and Shopping Spree .  Tickets are just $2 each or $10 for a book of six tickets. Tickets may be purchased from any Main Street volunteer, Board Members, at Studley’s Flower Gardens, Jetpack Comics, Rochester Chamber of Commerce or through the Rochester Main Street Office.  Downtown businesses are encouraged to bring an activity or sales onto the sidewalk in front of their business during the October Festival hours. This is one of the few times each year they are permitted to do so as Main Street obtains a permit allowing sidewalk displays and sales during the event. We ask that Businesses planning an activity or sales contact the Main Street office so that we may advertise your activity. There is no charge to host an activity or display in front of your business that day.  

Children’s games at 2:00pm are courtesy of Hervey’s Tire and feature a donut eating contest and a ‘squashed” pie eating contest. The volunteers are still seeking arts and craft booths and organizations who are interested in participating that day. Vendors must pre-register to reserve a space. All vendors pay a $50 fee which goes towards the cost of producing the event. Vendor forms with the rules are available on line at www.rochestermainstreet.org under About Us/Forms and Reports.  Volunteers are also needed to help run the event that day. For more information on October Festival or to sign up to participate, please contact the Rochester Main Street Office at 603-330-3208 or email director@rochestermainstreet.org. The contact number the day of the event is 603-781-7116.   October Festival is a rain/shine event.             

REVOLUTION CHURCH of Rochester Invites You to a FREE Screening of the Recent Dreamworks Film, "HOME"

 

The REVOLUTION CHURCH

87 Lowell Street, Rochester

invites your family

to a

FREE SCREENING

of the recent

DREAMWORKS FILM

"HOME"

 

Outdoors on the church Lawn

beginning at 8 pm

Saturday Evening, August 29, 2015

 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

UNION STREET Antiques & Collectibles to Host Saturday August 29 Outdoor Flea Market!!

 

 

SATURDAY AUGUST 29

UNION STREET ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

hosting an

OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET

from 8 am - 3 pm

IN THE UNION STREET PARKING LOT

ROCHESTER NH

 

Happy Pappy's Country Store

 will be serving up some good grub!!

 

MENU:

pulled pork sandwiches

hand cut french fries

hot dogs

fresh homemade muffins

coffee

assorted cold beverages

STOP ON DOWN!! 

IT'S GOING TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!! 

“Haunted History Tours” at Rochester Paranormal/UFO Festival September 19

Medium Isabeau Esby

(Courtesy Photo from Rochester Main Street)

Rochester Main Street volunteers in cooperation with Jetpack Comics and Seacoast Saucers will celebrate a new festival in downtown on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 when they visit the unusual with the Paranormal/UFO Festival. A featured event will be the offering of two “Haunted History” Tours, one at 11 am and another at 3:00pm with noted Medium Isabeau Esby and local historian Martha Wingate. Tours are limited to 20 persons each and tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting our website at www.rochestermainstreet.org and using paypal. The cost of the tour is $5 per person. Tours will leave from Factory Court promptly at their assigned times and end up at The Cast & Grind for complimentary cider and a doughnut. 

The tour process began in summer of this year when Isabeau Esby, international psychic medium, author and spiritual teacher visited several of our downtown area buildings for possible inclusion in a haunted tour. Isabeau was accompanied by note taker Charles Creteau and a videographer  to record any “findings”. In a separate area, local historian Martha Wingate has researched  the buildings that were visited, and the two will come together on Saturday, September 19 to give two “Haunted History” guided tours.  Isabeau has been tested by Kitt Research Institute for her accuracy in mediumship, and Martha Wingate has guided many a historic tour in Rochester over the years.   

The festival begins on Friday, September 18 with a “Skywatch” presentation at 7:30 pm in City Hall Chambers in partnership with the NH Astronomical Society. Following the presentation (weather permitting) we will adjourn to the Rochester Commons where attendees will have the chance to search the heavens through telescopes. (There is no charge for attending this event).On Saturday the Festival opens at 10 am with vendors and demonstrations in the Union Street Parking Lot behind Jetpack Comics. Starting at 10:30 am the Rochester Public library will screen two free movies: Close Encounters and ET, and at 11 am the first of two “Haunted History Tours” will step off from the tent at Factory Court. The cost for the tours are $5 per person and you must RSVP and pay in advance at www.rochestermainstreet.org)  Throughout the day guests may also visit with mediums and tarot readers at several local business, and a second Haunted History tour will be offered at 3:00 pm.  Vendor applications are still being accepted and Seacoast Saucers and Seacoast
Paranormal Encounters will be on site at the Knights of Columbus Exhibit Hall at 40 Columbus Avenue through 4:00pm with demonstrations and information. For vendor applications or more information you can call the Rochester Main Street office at 603-330-3208, email director@rochestermainstreet.org or visit www.rochestermainstreet.org. Information on activities the day of the Festival will be available under the blue tent at Factory Court in the center of downtown.    

Sage Farm Antiques to Host 100 Vendor Antique, Vintage and Repurpose Show at Rochester Fairgrounds in October!!

Sage Farm Antiques Autumn Spectacular

Dates: Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th

Hours: 10AM to 5PM Friday and Saturday 10AM to 4PM Sunday

Location: Rochester Fairgrounds, 72 Lafayette Road, Rochester, NH

Event Details:

Sage Farm Antiques has been in business 15 years and we are going to celebrate in a big way! We've leased the Rochester Fairgrounds in Rochester, NH for a show that will feature 100 antique, vintage and re-purposed dealers along with live music and food vendors.

Designers Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe, hosts of Sarah's House series on HGTV, will present twice on Saturday. Tickets available on our web site for $24.00. SEating is limited and you do need an entry pass for Saturday as well which is $10.00 Sarah and Tommy will be discussing incorporating antiques and vintage finds into new design.

John Bruno of the PBS series Market warriors will do appraisals and a presentation on pocket watches and pin ups on Sunday the 4th. On Friday the 2nd he will do a presentation on  a subject yet to be finalized, but we're leaning towards Jadeite, as John has a fantastic collection himself.

Michael Osacky of Baseball In The Attic will be running appraisals on Sunday as well, along with a presentation on sports collectibles.

The band Wellfleet will be performing Friday, Ryan Brooks Kelly Band will perform on Saturday and Shanna Stack Band will join us on Sunday. Voted the best Country band in NH!

Bring your trucks, vans and trailers! We're going to have furniture and decor for your home and garden galore! This is a fun show you don't want to miss!

James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to Host 5K Road Race on October 17. Rochester and Virtual Runners Welcome.

 

 

 

 

Rochester's "Night Out" Quite Possibly A Summer Highlight for Area Families!!

Wednesday evening I popped on over to Rochester's "NIGHT OUT" at the Rochester Commons. WHAT an event!!!
Sponsored by Bridging the Gap and Rochester's Guyer Travel International, this had to be the highlight of the summer for many Rochester area families.
FREE showing of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", on a SUPER SIZED portable movie screen, FREE Popcorn, FREE music, FREE Popcorn, and FREE school supplies!!
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) was also there with a Mother and Infant changing, nursing, and relaxation station including rocking chairs, comfy changing tables and diaper wipes.
There were over 1500 people in attendance, children played, families enjoyed the music and movies, and Guyer Travel International handed out over 250 backpacks filled with FREE school supplies to area students!!

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" carries a PG rating (for just a minor bit of rude humor) and grossed over $65 million at the box office when it was released in 2010. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Author Jeff Kinney, and was produced by Thor Freudenthal for 20th Century Fox.

We're glad to see Dillon Guyer's Community Event do so well and look forward to attending more of his future Rochester events!!

Farmington NH Football Booster Program is Collecting Your Unwanted Shoes!!

 

The Farmington Five-Hundred Boys and Girls Club

invites you to their

FREE CAR WASH**

and

Bake Sale

 

FARMINGTON OLD TOWN HALL

Main Street @ Blouin St.

(across from Crowley's Store)

Farmington, New Hampshire

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015

ALL DAY!!

 

**Car Wash Donations GREATFULLY accepted!!

 

 

FARMINGTON TIGERS FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB

will ALSO be there

COLLECTING YOUR OLD SHOES!!

 

That's right!!

Here's the chance to clean out your closet and help a local sports Football Team!!

The Farmington Tigers Football Booster Club

is collecting old shoes.

Condition does NOT Matter!!

 

A company takes these old shoes and refurbishes them for distribution

in

Third World Countries.

 

Farmington, NH Football Program

will benefit

70 cents per Pound

For YOUR unwanted shoes!!!

 

DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!

REUSE, REPURPOSE, RECYCLE!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milton's American Legion Hosts UNH Affiliate Professor Carl Lindblade in ROOSEVELT FUNERAL TRAIN TALK TONIGHT!!! ATTEND AND SUPPORT OUR U.S. Military Troops!!!

TONIGHT in MILTON, NH

6:45 PM

at

MILTON, NH AMERICAN LEGION HALL

STEEPLE STREET

MILTON, NH

 

NO ADMISSION

PLEASE BRING ITEMS to SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

 

Spread the word!  Deception, Cover Up Betrayal, A Russian Spy, the A Bomb, A Nation Mourns, A White Cadillac Convertible.  A Russian Portrait Painter, all in four days of history!
Soldiers Helpers is hosting this event.  There is no admission charge.  Instead, if able, please consider bringing an item for a Troop Care Package.  Items in need are: white crew socks, boxer shorts, plain T-shirts (not white), and DVDs.  They will also be passing the hat to give the volunteer speaker a small stipend.  Light refreshments will be served.

 

 

 

“Fiddling Thomsons”/Ice Cream Social At Final Downtown Lunchtime Concert , Central Square Rochester, August 28

(Photo Courtesy of Rochester Main St and The Fiddling Thompsons)

Local fiddler extraordinaire Ryan Thomson and his son Brennish will appear to close out the 2015 downtown lunchtime concerts as “The Fiddling Thomsons” on Friday, August 28 in Central Square  in downtown Rochester.. Sponsored by by Citizens Bank and a grant from the NH State Council On The Arts/National Endowment For The Arts,  the Factory Court Brown Bag concerts are held on Fridays from 11:45 am until 1:30 pm. Concert goers are asked to “bring a chair and buy or bring a lunch” to enjoy a musical performance in the heart of downtown Rochester. As a special addition, this years final concert will take place in the refurbished Central Square at the foot of the statue of Parson Main

Ryan and Brennish, are a father and son duo performing lively tunes on many different instruments. They are available for performances and educational workshops.     On You Tube
search for - "Fiddling Thomsons." Winners - Twin Fiddle award, Lowell National Historic Park!, Together, they play twin fiddles, wooden spoons, Zydeco rub-board, jaw harp, Cajun box drum, rhythm bones, mandolin, banjo, accordion, flute, foot percussion, piano, Cajun triangle, pennywhistle, and other folk instruments.

The lunchtime Brown Bag Concerts are held weekly through August 28 so this is our final concert for 2015. As this is the final concert , we are closing with an Old Fashion Ice cream Social from 11:15-11:45 am for  a donation of $3.00  In case of inclement weather the concerts  are cancelled. 

Free parking nearby is available at the North Main , Union, and Congress Street Parking lots. For more information please contact the Rochester Main Street office by calling 603-330-3208 or email director@rochestermainstreet.org.

The Rochester Main Street volunteers would like to thank our sponsor Citizens Bank and the  NH State Council On The Arts/National Endowment For The Arts, along with all of our performers who helped to make this a great summer season. Special thanks also to Revolution Taproom & Grill for allowing patrons to use the rest facilities and our volunteer chair, Sue Roy for a great job in coordinating this year’s entertainment. 

Gallery Reading With Antje Bourdages at Rochester Paranormal/UFO Festival September 19

Rochester Main Street volunteers in cooperation with Jetpack Comics and Seacoast Saucers will celebrate a new festival in downtown on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 when they visit the unusual with the Paranormal/UFO Festival. A featured event will be a Gallery reading with noted medium Antje Bourdages at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, at 1:00pm at the Rochester Opera House. Tickets for this event are now on sale at the Rochester Opera House box office for $15 per person, general admission. 

Antje Bourdages is a true renaissance medium of many talents. in addition to helping clear people & places energetically, she helps people to discover what lies beyond their awareness and connects them with deceased loved ones and Guides. In her own words" When I was a small child living in Brooklyn, I unwittingly began to connect with that intangible world. I heard people whispering to me and saw things others didn't, much to the consternation, frustration and worry of my parents. Even at a young age, I was extremely sensitive and could feel the energy around me and became overwhelmed, in equal parts, by crowds and silence."

Tickets for this Show are NOT Available through Rochester Opera House's online ticket system.
Please order in person, or via telephone
603-335-1992

The festival begins on Friday, September 18 with a “Skywatch” presentation at 7:30 pm in City Hall Chambers in partnership with the NH Astronomical Society. Following the presentation (weather permitting) we will adjourn to the Rochester Commons where attendees will have the chance to search the heavens through telescopes. (There is no charge for attending this event).On Saturday the Festival opens at 10 am with vendors and demonstrations in the Union Street Parking Lot behind Jetpack Comics. Starting at 10:30 am the Rochester Public library will screen two free movies: Close Encounters and ET, and at 11 am the first of two “Haunted History Tours” will step off from the tent at Factory Court. The cost for the tours are $5 per person and you must RSVP and pay in advance at www.rochestermainstreet.org)  Throughout the day guests may also visit with mediums and tarot readers at several local business, and a second Haunted History tour will be offered at 3:00 pm.  Vendor applications are still being accepted and Seacoast Saucers and Seacoast Paranormal Encounters will be on site at the Knights of Columbus Exhibit Hall at 40 Columbus Avenue through 4:00pm with demonstrations and information. For vendor applications or more information you can call the Rochester Main Street office at 603-330-3208, email director@rochestermainstreet.org or visit www.rochestermainstreet.org. Information on activities the day of the Festival will be available under the blue tent at Factory Court in the center of downtown.