Category Archives: Press Releases

COUNTRY DANCE GREATS AID BALLROOM SPRINKLER FUND

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Craig Reynolds

ShareCOUNTRY DANCE GREATS RETURN TO AID BALLROOM SPRINKLER FUND      Well known country dance instructors Dan and Kelly Albro will return to the Rockingham Ballroom on Friday, May 31st to benefit the final phase of the fundraising for the … Continue reading →

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Annual Meeting January 30, 2013

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Craig as admin

ShareDue to the “weather event” today, the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Rockingham Ballroom has been rescheduled for Wednesday January 30 at 5:30. Click to download or view the full Annual Meeting Announcement NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING of … Continue reading →

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Glenn Miller Press Release

Posted on April 21, 2011 by rebecca myers

ShareTHE WORLD FAMOUS GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA TO HIGHLIGHT BALLROOM SPRINKLER GALA             The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will appear in Newmarket on Saturday, May 14th in what is expected to be the largest fundraising event for the Friends of … Continue reading →

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Riverworks Press Release

Posted on April 13, 2011 by rebecca myers

ShareRIVERWORKS RESTURANT TO HOLD BENEFIT FOR BALLROOM SPRINKLER  Business colleagues applaud Riverworks efforts.               On Tuesday April 19th the Riverworks Restaurant and Tavern of Newmarket will hold a benefit evening to support The Friends of the Rockingham Ballroom. From … Continue reading →

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Interview with 1940′s to 2004 dancer(s) for Showcase Article

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul-Carol

ShareSpoke to Laurette Baillargeon of Newmarket NH.  Her husband, Victor, started dancing at the Rockingham Ballroom in the late 1930′s before she met him.  She and Victor were regulars from the late 1940′s until he died 7 years ago.  They … Continue reading →

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Press Release sent today

Posted on March 8, 2011 by rebecca myers

ShareSPECTRAS TO “ROCK THE ROCK” FOR SPRINKLER FUND On April 8th 　 The legendary dance band “The Spectras” has joined the growing list of performers who are supporting the sprinkler project of the Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket. The full ten … Continue reading →

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Press Release sent to newspapers on 2/27/11

Posted on February 27, 2011 by rebecca myers

ShareMore than 300 supporters braved the snowy conditions on Firday night to attend the first fundraiser of the Friends of the Rockingham Ballroom to raise funds for the mandated fire sprinkler system.  The large crowd was treated to a rousing … Continue reading →

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Press Release sent 2/10/11

Posted on February 10, 2011 by rebecca myers

ShareFIRE CHIEF GRANTS EXTENSION TO ALLOW BALLROOM TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM The Newmarket Fire Chief has given the owners of the Rockingham Ballroom a six month extension on their permit of occupancy to allow the ballroom’s activities to … Continue reading →

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First Press Release

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Craig Reynolds

ShareFor: Friends of The Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket, New Hampshire 03857 Contact: Patti Blanchette (603-431-7224) or Alan Roma (603-498-5313). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Historic Ballroom seeks help in meeting mandate for sprinkler system Newmarket, NH – The historic … Continue reading →

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