Monthly Archives: November 2015

Events

Build a Basket – December 12

Gather in our Portsmouth office on Saturday, December 12 from 10 AM to 3 PM for a basket making workshop. Karen Ellis of the Star Gathering conferences will be leading this workshop and guiding people through making their own basket. The cost for the workshop is $50, which includes all basket supplies plus a donation… Read more >

Events

Scenes from Starry Night

On Saturday, November 21 we welcomed over 100 people to the Discover Portsmouth Center for a great fundraiser featuring a talk by Dudley W. Dudley about her part in saving the Isles of Shoals from becoming a superport for oil tankers in the 1970s. The night also included a silent buy lasix furosemide no prescription… Read more >

Events

Fill Up at the BRGR Bar on Saturday

This Saturday, before or after coming to Starry Night, head over to the BRGR Bar in Portsmouth, NH for a delicious meal. This awesome burger joint is featuring The Star Island Burger on November 21st. The Star Island Burger includes a Maine Family Farms beef patty with spinach, tomatoes, house made old bay aioli, and… Read more >

Events

Some Thoughts Before You Get Your Philanthropy On

Our seventh annual Starry Night fundraiser is set for this Saturday — November, 21. But you already knew that and purchased your ticket? Awesome. Starry Night goes from 5-7 pm featuring a talk by Dudley W. Dudley and a silent auction. You’ll also be treated to refreshments from Take Away Cafe, music from Seasmoke, and… Read more >

Events

Third Annual Raffle Open for US Military Veterans

On Wednesday, November 11, Star Island welcomes United States military veterans to enter its third annual raffle for a free Star Island stay during the 2016 summer. Click here to enterAs a thank you to the veteran community, Star Island is giving seven free nights to one veteran and his or her immediate family to… Read more >

Events

Star Island Thanks Starry Night Donors

As we prepare for our annual Starry Night event on Saturday, November 21, we’d like to thank the people and organizations that are helping us to make this fundraiser happen. Click here for tickets to Starry NightGenerous sponsors of Starry Night include Axis Computers, Fred C. Church Insurance, Island Cruises – M/V Uncle Oscar, Great… Read more >

Star Island Corporation

Star Island Looks Back at 2015 Summer

Summer. It’s over, but not forgotten. Those evenings on the front porch watching the sunset, or hustling into the dining hall as the bell is wrung are still fresh in our memories. You’re looking forward to next summer, but it’s this past one that means the most to you right now. And thank you. Thank… Read more >

History

The Shoals Songbook – A Durable and Attractive Form

In June of 1941 a book of lyrics was printed by Star Island for use by island guests and even for mainland engagements. This book, while just a small dot on the timeline of Star Island’s history, speaks to the power of music that so many people have felt when visiting the Isles of Shoals…. Read more >