Dear Friends,So far, 2020 has been

a year like no other for the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce! But, our incredible members, staff, and volunteers have rallied together to support the Chamber and its events and initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite the challenges we have faced, the Chamber has maintained the majority of its events and services, although sometimes in a changed

format. For example, we celebrated our 100th anniversary with cupcakes at home and a giant Zoom call, and the Cochecho Arts Festival’s concerts and movies turned into a nostalgic “drive-in” experience so attendees could maintain social distancing.

Our Chamber’s ability to maintain the services and activities we provide would not have been possible without the generous and unwavering support of our members, who have steadfastly stood by the Chamber, and stepped up to support the Chamber when the situation was changing quickly and often.

In addition, our fabulous staff have been unfailingly resilient while being forced to re-tool our beloved events, and they were able to do so in a way that maintained the spirit of our Chamber and the Greater Dover community.

We have achieved a lot in 2020. We owe much of this success to our outgoing president Kelly Glennon’s leadership. Kelly’s dedication, business savvy and steady hand at the tiller allowed us to maintain a steady course when each day something new threatened to knock us off our mission.

Please join me in extending a HUGE “Thank You” to all of our members, our staff, and our Board for their service and support in 2020. Let’s make 2021 another “year like no other” – Together we are more than the sum of all our parts, and if we keep up our efforts, our Chamber will continue to shine within the community.

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Jass Boxing hosts July Business Open HouseJass Boxing, eager to get Chamber members to their location in Berwick, worked tirelessly

to make sure they had a safe space for members to network at the July 15 Business Open House. Attendees learned about the story of where it all began when Coach Joe shared the fascinating story with the group.

Jass Boxing started out as a machine shop, eventually turning to repairing health equipment at various health clubs in the Seacoast. They then opened a small personal training gym in downtown South Berwick, eventually moving to the mills in Rollinsford. That’s when Jass Boxing owner, coach, and trainer Joe Siudut was greeted with a business proposal to open the current location of Jass Boxing.

The gym in Berwick started in 2000 and became a non-profit organization in 2009. The overall mission of the boxing gym is to create a rewarding and productive future for

their students and teach the importance of physical fitness through the art of amateur boxing. They work with many neighboring youth outreach programs and many of the students that go to Jass have had troubled pasts. Jass wants to make sure that they don’t return to that way of life.

Jass prides themselves in offering a safe training environment that is free from judgement. They will help build self-esteem while teaching discipline, teamwork and commitment. Their intentions are not to develop champions but to develop respect, self-control and an overall healthy lifestyle.

Joe Siudut has been coaching and guiding the youth for more than 15 years and is licensed by USA Boxing. “We strive to provide a fun, educational, and safe environment in which to learn boxing, whether it’s for fitness, channeling aggression, or competition,” he says. “Our intention is not to develop champions, but to cultivate respect, self-control, and an overall healthy lifestyle.”

In 2019 Jass played host to the Northern New England Golden Gloves tournament, which is an amateur boxing tournament that welcomes boxers from New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. That was the first time in 40 years that the tournament wasn’t held in Vermont. In January of 2021 Jass will be hosting their third straight Golden Gloves.

This was the Chamber’s first Business Open House since February due to COVID-19. Participants were encouraged to wear a mask during the networking event, and hand sanitizer was available in multiple locations. In addition to having an indoor and outdoor networking space, Jass also provided individually packaged snacks for participants.

“It’s never easy being the first one to do something, especially being the first one to have a networking event after months of virtual networking events,” said Melissa Launder, Membership and Business Programs Manager at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. “Jass Boxing made sure each participant was comfortable when networking, offering an indoor and outdoor networking area.”

Thank you to Jass Boxing, and all of our participants who joined us for our July Business Open House.

To learn more about Jass Boxing and the operations of the boxing gym or to make a donation, visit jassboxing.org.

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Abby Sykas Karoutas, Chair ElectWyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc PA

Shawn Olsten, Vice Chair Townsquare Media

Brieanna Pettengill, TreasurerLeone, McDonnell & Roberts PA

Jeffrey Hughes, Immediate Past Chair Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Scott BehanBlue Dolphin Screenprint & Embroidery

Michael BlanchetteLiberty Mutual

Chief Bill BreaultCity of Dover Police

Dennis BurkeMr. Electric

Roland LaPointeD.F. Richard

Michael MengersUNH Professional Development & Training

Renee Touhey-ChildressDover Children’s Home

Jean TremblayFirst Seacoast Bank

Glenn SabalewskiSeacoast Media Group

Delise WestHuman Resource Partners

Margaret JoycePresident

Morgan FaustinoCommunity Events Manager

Melissa LaunderMembership & Business Programs Manager

Donna RinaldiFinance Manager

Kameron TowleCommunications Specialist

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Members enjoyed networking in a unique environment at Jass Boxing on July 15, weaving in and out of punching bags.

Thank you to Jass Boxing for hosting our first Business Open House since February at their Berwick location.

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The Show Must Go On! Cochecho Arts Festival takes place for the 34th consecutive year

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Soggy Po Boys Entrain Rosie Local Film BJ Hickman Wayne from Maine Magic Fred

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce presented the 34th Annual Cochecho Arts Festival this summer, despite setbacks from COVID-19. The Festival looked a bit different this year; most notably, it took place over one weekend, August 14-16, rather than over several weeks throughout the summer.

The festival was conducted in a drive-in format and was hosted by St. John’s United Methodist Church in their parking lot. The weekend featured a Friday Movie Night, a Saturday morning Children’s Series, and a Saturday night Headliner Series. All three were sold out in advance and the support from the community was heartening.

“The feedback from the community was incredibly positive,” said Morgan Faustino, Community Events Manager at the Chamber. “We had many people express to us how happy they were that we were able to make the festival work this summer instead of canceling it altogether, like many events had to.”

Along with the Friday and Saturday shows, the Visual Arts were celebrated on Sunday at Upper Henry Law Park in conjunction with the Seacoast Growers Association Farmers Market. Susan Hanna of SEH Studios coordinated the Plein Air event: Local artisans were encouraged

to paint anywhere in Dover throughout the weekend and then exhibit and sell their art on Sunday at Henry Law Park. Approximately 15 artisans participated and the public enjoyed the opportunity to view the work of these visual artists.

The Cochecho Arts Festival has taken place each summer for the past 33 years, bringing music and arts to downtown Dover, and the tradition

can now successfully carry on. BJ Hickman, who has now performed at all 34 Cochecho Arts Festivals, was relieved to see that the festival was still enjoyed by audience members.

“This was the first time getting close to usual participation since March,” Hickman said. “Everybody still had a good time. This was a real smart thing for the Chamber to do…. it was a unique way to keep a long-standing tradition going during the pandemic. The location was perfect and the stage was up high enough for the audience to see and still be able to participate

from a distance.”The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the

community for their willingness to adapt to a different format this year given the circumstances, as well as all of our generous sponsors, who helped make the event possible.

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PCA hosts Morning Mixer, sees enrollment increaseTuesday, August 4 marked the first Morning Mixer held by the

Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March. Thankfully, Portsmouth Christian Academy served as a welcoming host and a lot of new faces showed up for safe and socially-distanced morning networking.

To ensure safety during COVID-19, the event was held out on the lawn behind the school, with multiple gazebos set up in case of rain. Hand sanitizer was available at each mixer station and masks were worn when within six feet of each other.

With a similar cautionary mindset, PCA is now prepared to bring students back to the classroom this fall with an enhanced hybrid learning approach that will allow PCA teachers to instruct both in-person students and offsite students.

This learning model has helped Portsmouth Christian Academy, in the midst of a pandemic, see its greatest enrollment increase since the early 2000s.

“COVID-19 has caused many good schools to reconsider how best to deliver instruction to their students,” says PCA Head of School, Mike Runey. “For some, the decision has been to move to partial or full-time remote instruction. For families who are comfortable with this option, they can continue with distanced learning at their current school. Other families desire in-person instruction for their children that will allow them to engage with their teachers and peers in person, and build social connections in a way that’s familiar to them. It’s these families who are pursuing PCA for the year ahead, with a rate of increased enrollment growth the school hasn’t seen since the early 2000s.”

PCA has taken an accelerated approach to aggressive implementation of new health and safety protocols, procedures and equipment, and has been regularly communicating its plan to families. In addition to standard daily health screenings and new traffic patterns for teachers and students, PCA has reconfigured the layout of its Lower School to create self-contained “Houses” for each school level, along with changes to how classroom instruction will be delivered for classes that normally take place outside of the homeroom, like foreign language, art and library. A nurse’s station has been established in each House to mitigate spread of sickness in the halls and throughout the

rest of the school. Hand sanitizing stations, 6-foot distancing in classrooms, classroom disinfection between classes (Upper School) and masks for when 6 feet cannot be maintained are also part of the school’s plan.

Additionally, PCA has invested in new fiber-optic and in-classroom technology to allow for improved connectivity for families who choose off-site education as the option for their students.

Runey says, “Most families want their children to return to the classroom in person for the year. And our recent investments and health and safety protocols mean we’re ready to receive them. For a few families, however, remote participation is preferred because of their family’s unique situation. We’re equipped to serve them as well with new technology that will allow their children to receive the same, live, synchronous instruction as their peers as well as interact with the teacher and their classmates.”

Portsmouth Christian Academy has been inspiring students on the Seacoast to maximize their potential for forty years. PCA provides a nurturing educational environment that emphasizes Christ-centered community, outstanding academics, differentiated learning, and exceptional character. More information about PCA’s Enhanced Hybrid Learning can be found at pcaschool.org/covid-19.

Participants at the Morning Mixer were spaced out at least six feet and were still able to network successfully on August 4.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce thanks Portsmouth Christian Academy for hosting the first Morning Mixer in nearly five months!

Hello Apple Harvest Day Festival Goers!We have been very busy here at the chamber preparing for Apple Harvest (Drive-In) Day and Apple Har-

vest Day at Home.Due to the current pandemic, The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce had to alter the festival to meet

state recommendations and guidelines. Thankfully, this alteration has allowed us to share the magic of Apple Harvest Day for the entire month of October!

Beginning October 1, AppleHarvestDay.com will be live for festival goers to explore the variety of vir-tual vendors we have this year. On our website you will find links to vendor’s storefronts, social media pages, and vendor videos. This will be live for the entire month of October, so check back regularly to see what new things our vendors have to offer!

On October 3 we will have our Apple Harvest Day at Home live streamed event from 9am-4pm. We will bring Apple Harvest Day to you, with ceremonies, demonstrations, and performances. This is a virtual event you don’t want to miss!

Beginning Friday October 9 and going until Monday October 12, join us for our virtual Apple Harvest Day 5k! North Country Hard Cider has partnered with the Chamber to provide runners (over 21) with a free 12oz cider at their tasting room in Rollinsford, NH! This free cider is good until the end of the year.

On October 17, visit us for Apple Harvest (Drive-In) Day, for a day full of entertainment! The fun begins with Juggler Bryson Lang at 10AM, continuing with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate and WOKQ’s Apple Pie contest. Acoustic Radio will wrap up the night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Details and registration can be found online here.

Stay up to date on all things Apple Harvest Day by registering for our mailing list here. We hope to see you in October! The underwriting sponsor for the 2020 Apple Harvest Day at Home is First Seacoast Bank.For additional sponsorship opportunities contact Morgan at events@dovernh.org.

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SBDC’s Statewide Survey finds Many Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

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A survey of 1,549 small businesses in the state by the NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) found more than half had seen their revenue decrease by 50% or more, especially those with few employees and those in the arts, entertainment and recreation industry or the accommodation and food service industry, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-seven percent of responding businesses had the same number of employees now as they did in February while 43% had fewer employees.

“The goal of the Business Resiliency Survey was to better understand the challenges and needs of small businesses across the state so we can more effectively help them recover, reopen and become more resilient,” said Liz Gray, state director of the NH SBDC. “Fifty-six business organizations representing a wide range of industries, business associations and regions partnered with us to ensure we heard from as many businesses as possible.” Businesses in 172 cities and towns responded to the survey between June 10-24th.

The NH SBDC received $1.28 million in CARES Act funding to support the state’s small businesses. In addition to conducting the survey in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, the funding is being used to build staff capacity, cultivate strategic partnerships that will more easily expand SBDC’s outreach, find new ways to engage past, current and prospective clients, and

deliver the highest quality advising, education and training for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

“We knew businesses were struggling but the survey data quantified the problems and gave us ideas on how we can best support companies going forward,” said Gray. “Maintaining sales/revenue and

customers were by far the biggest concerns, with more than four out of five participants saying they are very or somewhat concerned with maintaining sales, customers and revenue. A majority of respondents are very or somewhat concerned about access to capital, supply chain disruptions, timely payment of bills, liability with following health guidelines and cleaning the work environment as their business recovers.

Gray also noted that the survey revealed new ideas and opportunities businesses identified

through the pandemic, including better communication with customers, partnerships with other small businesses, and new and expanded ways to do business like ecommerce, takeout and curbside pickup. Most businesses plan to continue these changes going forward.

The Business Resiliency Survey also found that while just 19% of the businesses who participated in the survey had a resiliency plan in place prior to the pandemic, nearly three quarters think creating a resiliency plan will be important to their business in the future.

Tri-City Chambers and NH Listens host Candidates ForumsThe Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce worked with New

Hampshire Listens and the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and Falls Chamber of Commerce to host candidate forums for the District 2 Executive Council and Strafford County Sheriff races. The forums were held on September 1 and 2 via Zoom and were also broadcast live on the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. Don Briand, of Don Briand Media, served as the moderator for both forums.

September 1 was the District 2 Executive Council forum, with candidates Jim Beard, Stewart Levenson, Leah Plunkett, John Shea, Emmett Soldati, Craig Thompson, and Cinde Warmington all sharing with the public their stances on topics relating to the District 2 executive council position.

Executive council candidates were asked plenty of thought-provoking questions on topics such as access to health care, the importance of public transit, and making sure contracts are properly vetted to minimize delayed funding.

On September 2, the Strafford County Sheriff’s race forum was held, as Mark Brave, Brandon Drysdale, Tracy Hayes, Paul Callaghan,

and Wayne Estes all provided opening statements and then answered questioned posed to them by Don Briand and the public. A variety of topics were discussed, such as systemic community issues, data-driven policing, holding police officers accountable, and the factors that influence new policing ideas.

Zoom and Facebook participants from both events were given opportunities to submit questions to the candidates and receive answers in real-time. Recordings of both sessions can be found of the Dover Chamber’s YouTube page.

The New Hampshire primary took place on September 8, resulting in wins for Cinde Warmington on the Democratic ballot and Jim Beard on the Republican ballot in the District 2 Executive Council race. In the Strafford County Sheriff race, Paul Callaghan emerged victorious on the Republican ballot while Mark Brave won the Democratic ballot. The general election is scheduled for November 3.

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MEMBER NEWSCornerstone VNA welcomes new Hospice Care Director

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled home health and hospice care, is pleased to welcome new Hospice Care Director, Tamara “Tammy” Crooks-Faulkingham, RN, BSN.

Tammy began her career in health care working as a nursing assistant when she was just 16 years old.

“From a very young age, I really enjoyed caring for people, and that passion for helping others has carried me through my entire career,” said Crooks-Faulkingham, who worked as an LPN before graduating with her BSN in 2000 from Salem State College.

As an accomplished nurse working at a skilled nursing facility for nearly a decade, Tammy transitioned to a new role with Merrimack Valley Hospice in Lawrence, MA. It was there that Tammy fell in love with hospice.

“I was working as an after-hours triage nurse and I really felt as though I was making a difference, working with patients and their families at end-of-life,” she said. “Cornerstone VNA delivers a variety of expert care. I am proud to be a part of a team that has a true interest in the well-being of the individuals in the communities it serves.”

Tammy has been in a hospice leadership position for over 10 years, where she enjoys helping others optimize their skills and expertise, and brings a wealth of experience to Cornerstone VNA.

“We are thrilled to have Tammy join the Cornerstone VNA family as our new Hospice Director,” states Julie Reynolds, RN, MS, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA. “Our Hospice Care program has seen tremendous growth in recent years, and Tammy’s leadership skills, passion for caring, and alignment with our mission, will contribute to the continued success of this important program.”

Cornerstone VNA is a nonprofit organization currently serving Rockingham, Strafford, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. The team at Cornerstone VNA provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty and Community Care. For 107 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to bringing services to people of all ages so that families can stay together at home, even when facing the challenges of aging, surgical recovery, chronic or life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life care. To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 800-691-1133.

Tamara “Tammy” Crooks-Faulkingham, RN, BSN

HRCU Donates Amazing Masks book by Rochester teacher to local schools and business

HRCU has donated copies of the book Amazing Masks written by William Allen School 2nd Grade Teacher Jennifer Brock, to Rochester Elementary schools, as well as local pediatric offices, dentists, daycares, and the Rochester Library.

“The goal of Amazing Masks is to help ensure that our most precious resource, our children, are as emotionally prepared as possible as they enter the upcoming school year and the new normal of wearing masks,” Brock said. “The hope is this book will ease anxiety, create smiles and happiness, and make the return to school a little easier. We are thrilled at the support we have received from HRCU. We cannot thank them enough for supporting our communities.”

While donating the books to the Rochester School District, HRCU also donated Staples gift cards to be used to provide school supplies for students that may be in need.

“As the Superintendent of Schools in Rochester, I am so fortunate to have community partners like HRCU,” said Kyle Repucci, Superintendent of Schools for SAU 54. “Their support has never waned even during the pandemic and our school community is deeply appreciative of HRCU’s constant support to our students, staff and families.”

Todd Civin, of Civin Media Relations and Publishing Services, the publisher of Amazing Masks, also donated backpacks with supplies through the program “KushCares Children in the Community”.

“I am thrilled to find a company like HRCU to supplement what we are doing for children in Southern NH,” said Civin, who is also the Director for KushCares Children in the Community. “To work with a group who has similar goals regarding children in our communities is especially exciting. We hope to partner on additional joint ventures in the future.”

You can purchase your own copy of Amazing Masks at: www.civinmediarelations.com/product-page/amazing-masks-by-jennifer-brock

Holy Rosary Credit Union - HRCU is a state-chartered and federally insured community credit union serving the New Hampshire community since its inception in 1962 and now York County Maine. With several locations and 24,000 members throughout the seacoast and beyond, HRCU prides itself on helping its members achieve their financial goals through convenient, up-to-date services and a compassionate, personalized approach.

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UNH Museum of Art presents ImpactA new online exhibit, Impact, will be on view at the Museum of

Art – University of New Hampshire through November 20, 2020. The Museum will be open to faculty, students, and the public

from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Thursday, 12-6:00 p.m., and by appointment for class visits before noon Monday-Friday. The in-person capacity of the museum is limited to 28 people. All visitors are expected to comply with safety and security measures listed in the University’s modes of operation.

Impact presents works of art by Victoria Elbroch, the 2019 award recipient, and Shaina Gates and Mary O’Malley, finalists of the prestigious Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The exhibition, originally scheduled for the spring of 2020, was postponed when the University transitioned in March to remote learning in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The grant recognizes the contributions of working artists to the cultural life of the region by providing an annual financial award of $25,000 to support the artistic growth of artists and craftspeople. It is designed to help in the development of an artist’s career, providing unrestricted financial assistance to meet the needs of artists to advance their studio practice. The award is also intended to inspire philanthropy by encouraging others to support artists living and working in our community as well as the many local arts organizations who present the visual arts to the public.

Victoria Elbroch is a long-standing member of the Copley Society of Art, Boston and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen where she is recognized for her masterful printmaking and mixed-media drawings of landscapes scenes that have recently expanded in size and are now dominated by renderings of gnarled ancient trees and their entwined roots found in England and during extensive travels with her husband and artistic collaborator Lawrence Elbroch.

Shaina Gates’ graphite drawings of pieces of paper seemingly crumpled and folded randomly explore and illustrate complex mathematical concepts pulled from the field of computational origami. Mary O’Malley’s stylized works on paper merge her interest in garden design and flora and fauna with ordered, symmetrical compositions and ornamentation to create romantic designs of unabashedly bold patterns and embellishments

While all three artists represented in Impact create works on paper, their widely divergent approaches and techniques speaks to the breadth of creativity, talent, and independence of artists working locally and whose artistic contributions enrich the cultural life of the community.

The Board of Directors and Staff wish to thank the following members who renewed their

Chamber investments in September:

American Legion Dover Post 8Cambridge Trust

Christopher’s Third Street GrilleEdward Jones-Brian Sliney

G&A Insurance Inc.Mattheson Chiropractic Center

McDonough-Grimes Irish Dance LLCMonarch School of New England

Seacoast Family PromiseSouthern New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services

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Exciting programs at the Dover Public Library The Dover Public Library has some exciting new programs coming up that the community can take part in! Movies on the Lawn: Movies are being offered on the Library’s front lawn on Monday and some Tuesday evenings. Movie times will get progressively earlier as the daylight hours get shorter. They are limited to 50 people per showing, and they ask that everyone maintain social distance and wear a mask when not seated. Bring something to sit on and bring some food and drink to enjoy. Please plan on taking your trash home with you after the movie. Movies on the Lawn schedule: Sept. 21 @ 7:30 PM: Dirty Dancing; Sept. 28 @ 7 PM: Grease; Oct. 5 @ 6:30 PM: Casper; Oct. 13 @ 6:30 PM: Goosebumps; Oct. 19 @ 6:30 PM: Addams Family (1991); Oct. 26 @ 6:30 PM: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. On Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m., the Dover Public Library will virtually host ‘Backyard Birds with Open World Explor-ers’. The engaging and interactive online presentation will feature common and migrant bird visitors in New England. Learn identifica-tion tips, how to use feed to attract a diverse population, and get to know the birds in your backyard! Presenter Steve Hale is an avid outdoorsman and birder who holds a PhD in Natural Resources from the University of New Hampshire. You can register for this virtual program, as well as others, online on the library’s events calendar.

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Wednesday, September 234- 5:30 p.m.Chamber members are invited to enjoy an evening of celebrating the past year’s success with a fun twist on a zoom meeting with group speed networking.

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Register now for the Apple Harvest Day 2020 Virtual 5KThe 12th annual Apple Harvest Day 5K will take place in a VIRTUAL format this year. This virtual 5K will allow runners to run the traditional Apple Harvest Day course, or a 5K route of your choosing, at a time convenient for you while staying socially distanced! And returning this year is a partnership with North Country Cider! Each runner 21 and older will receive one free 12oz cider of his or her choosing at the North Country Hard Cider Tasting Room in Rollinsford, NH! The first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary shirt that can be picked up at your visit to the North Country Hard Cider Tasting Room. The virtual run is underwritten by Wentworth Health Partners: Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and the Center for Orthopedics & Joint Replacement.

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