Events Calendar

• 7/03/09 - 4th of July Fireworks and Events
  Pre-firework entertainment from 6:00 to 9:00 at the ballfield. Fireworks launch at 9:30!



• 7/03/09 - 4th of July Hometown Parade
  The Waterville Valley Community gathers for a traditional 4th of July Parade. All are welcome to participate by lining the streets or by entering a float in the parade. Please contact the W.V. Rec. Department at 603.236.4695 for more information, to register a float or to participate with the Rec. Department.



• 7/03/09 - Alton fireworks
  Fireworks will be launched off of the barge in Lake Winnipesaukee at 9:20pm. Rain Date is July 11. Parking is available in the Alton Bay public parking lot and along Rte. 11 in Alton Bay. Boat parking to watch the show from the lake will be available south of Shibley's Restaurant and north of the channel markers going into Back Bay.



• 7/03/09 - Inagural 4th of July Fireworks
  Come see the first fireworks celebration of 2009! Show begins at 12:01!



• 7/03/09 - Music in the Marketplace
  Stroll through the shops of the Mill Falls Marketplace while enjoying a summers’ night serenade in the courtyard. Weather permitting.



• 7/03/09 - The Tripper's aka "Star Spangled Ranglers" L:inedancing
  Our very own linedancers will perform for us with dance and vocal music for our enjoyment. Come join in on the fun!



• 7/04/09 - 4th of July Festivities
  Start your 4th of July off right with a pancake breakfast at the Common Man from 7:00 to 10:00. Parade to head down Main Street at 10:00 sharp! Visit the ballfield for the band concert and softball game. Head over to the Freudenberg parking lot for the antique car show.



• 7/04/09 - 4th of July Parade and Celebration
  Festivities to include parade, vendors, music, and fireworks!



• 7/04/09 - Fireworks Dinner Dance Cruise
  July 4th Lake Winnipesaukee is an exciting place. Small boats light up the lake while they wait for the fireworks. Join us for a cruise with dinner and dancing while we scout for fireworks around the lake. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. $49 For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 7/04/09 - Fireworks over Meredith Bay
  



• 7/04/09 - Gilmanton Parade Day
  Join us for a full day of fun. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade. Build a float, bring your antique vehicle, ride a horse, bicycle or walk. Organizations are welcome. More Parade Info. The grounds of the Gilmanton Academy open at 8am. Great food will be available throughout the day. There will be games, balloons and a Moonwalk for the kids. Windy Hill Kennels will provide an exciting canine demonstration. Local crafts and other wares will be on sale. Parade line-up begins at 9:30 - Intersection of High Street and Province Road (NH Route 107). Parade begins at 10am, events to follow.



• 7/04/09 - Ossipee Independence Day Community Fair
  Join us for Ossipee's Independence Day Community Fair. The parade kicks off at 10:00 am and is followed by a Community Fair at OCC until 2:00. Highlights include: giant yard sale, crafts, old treasures, books, pony rides, music, children's games, horseshoe pitching, and delicious hamburgers and hot dogs from the new Food Shack!



• 7/04/09 - Spectacular Fireworks Celebration
  The Park opens at 6:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join friends and neighbors for an evening of fun at our 10th Annual Fireworks. Live Music is provided throughout the evening by the Don Guarino band. Moonwalk for the kids. Great food includes Fried Dough, Cotton Candy, Steamed Dogs and Fries. The Fireworks begin at 9:15. Our Pyrotechnic Wizard is Wendall Beck and the show delights young and old alike. Directions: The Crystal Lake Park is located on Crystal Lake Road off NH Route 140 in the Gilmanton Iron Works village. Follow the signs for parking in the Park lot, along Boat Ramp Road, and along the west side of Crystal Lake Road. No Parking allowed on the east side (lake side) of Crystal Lake Road to provide ample room for pedestrians and traffic.



• 7/05/09 - Amoskeag Strummers
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 7/05/09 - Let Freedom Ring - Shaker Spirit Day
  A celebration of the American voice in honor of our nation’s birthday. Poetry reading “In Praise of Peace” by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire 12 noon to 2 pm. Special tour, “The Shakers as Americans.” Admission: $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-17; no charge for children under 6. $42 family rate. Group rates available. To purchase tickets, visit Admissions Desk or call 783-9511.



• 7/06/09 - Diamond Star Baseball & Softball Camps
  Diamond Star Baseball & Softball Camps are for children ages 5-15 and will take place from July 6-10 from 9 to 11:30 am at Odell Park in Franklin. Cost: $75 (before June 1)/$85 (after June 1) for more info go to www.diamondstarcamps.com.



• 7/06/09 - Family Boat Building
  This Family Boat Building course is offered for a team of parent(s) and child who may select two weekends or four days during the week to assemble their selected boat project. The boat will be for use now and in the years to come. Course Registration: $60. Kit Purchase: $400-$995.



• 7/06/09 - Franklin Rec. Swim Lessons
  Parks & Rec is offering swim lessons at Webster Lake’s Griffin Beach. Classes are 45 minutes long and run from 9 am until Noon. Children must be six by July 1, 2009 or have completed kindergarten in order to register for swim lessons. Wednesdays will be reserved for make-up days as needed. The cost for swim lessons is $25 (resident/$35 (non-resident) per child. There is an enrollment limit of 10 children per class. Session I: July 6,7,9,13,14,16 . 9 AM: Levels 4,5; 10 AM: Levels 1,2,3; 11 AM: Levels 1,2,3



• 7/06/09 - Order your engraved brick!
  We started selling bricks in 2002. You and others have purchased a total of 525 bricks for the areas around the wheel and the flower garden. Thank you! We need about 20 more engraved bricks to finish the garden walkway at Trestle View Park. Deadline is July 10 so that they can be installed this fall. There are also several 1-foot square granite markers that can be engraved. One bench is available for engraving. Order forms are available at City Hall, Grevior's and Franklin Savings Bank. Or, just ask one of the people below for a copy. Ornaments: there are 6 Trestle View Park, 29 Trail and 24 Rapids ornaments left for sale. You may purchase these at KC Phelps on Central St. Marcia Feener 934-4430 Kathy Zink 934-2111 Jackie O'Rourke 934-3834



• 7/07/09 - Moonlight Rafting
  NEW FOR 2009 - Guided Full Moon Floats are offered the night of the full moon. All boats will be lighted with low output glow sticks on the stern of the boat. The group will be guided by two Pemi-Baker River Adventures guides. The trip runs four and one half miles from Smith Bridge to the River Front Park. Price includes: canoe or raft, paddles, life vests, shuttle service, basic riverside instruction, guides, snacks and beverages. $25pp. Space is limited. Reservations required. Trips subject to weather, low water and minimum participants.



• 7/07/09 - Taste of Newfound Business Expo
  A ticket entitles you to tastes from a dozen restaurants and food vendors, plus gifts or samples from crafters and local merchants. There will be drawings for valuable gift baskets that you enter with your entry ticket punched by all vendors. The event will feature popular restaurants and vendors offering tastes of their specialties plus local businesses and non-profits promoting their services and offering incentives for people to visit. A drawing will be held for Gift Baskets totaling over $1,000. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets will be available at area businesses and through the Chamber office. 603-744-2150 or E-mail newfoundchamber@metrocast.net



• 7/08/09 - Junior Golf Program
  There will be a six-week Junior Golf Program at Mojalaki Golf Club held on Wednesdays, July 8 through August 12 from 9 AM to Noon. Ages 7 and above are welcome, participants will be divided into Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate classes; Cost: $30 (resident)/$40 (non-resident).



• 7/08/09 - Play it Again, Sam
  Play it Again, Sam by Woody Allen. A romantic comedy set in the swinging 60's.



• 7/09/09 - Alice in Wonderland
  2009 Children's Series - Thurs & Sats at 11am. July 9 and 11, 2009, 11 am. Kids pay their age up to 10!



• 7/09/09 - Children’s Theatre: Hansel and Gretel
  $5 for all ages



• 7/10/09 - Family Boat Building
  This Family Boat Building course is offered for a team of parent(s) and child who may select two weekends or four days during the week to assemble their selected boat project. The boat will be for use now and in the years to come. Course Registration: $60. Kit Purchase: $400-$995.



• 7/10/09 - Free Summer Concert Series
  The City of Franklin, Parks and Recreation Department has undertaken a new community initiative for the summer by creating a series of outdoor concerts. The concerts will be held on Friday nights at Odell Park from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Concerts will be free and open to the public and everyone is encouraged to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the sounds of some fantastic musicians. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will move indoors to the Proulx Center. The Franklin Outdoor Summer Concert Series will begin on July 10th and will continue until July 31st with an all day final concert held on August 8th from 12:00pm to 9:00pm. The slate of performers for the series is still being finalized but will be available after June 18th and will be posted on the City of Franklin web site at www.franklinnh.org.



• 7/10/09 - Simon Rios at Odell Park
  Franklin Parks and Recreation Presents… Summer Concert Series 2009 The Sound of Summer Friday nights 7:00pm ~ At Odell Park* FREE! Bring your own blankets/chairs! *in case of rain concerts will be held indoors at the Proulx Center



• 7/11/09 - American Red Cross Blood Drive
  As a community service, the Historic Belknap Mill is hosting this blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. Click for more info: www.belknapmill.org



• 7/11/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 7/11/09 - On The Green I Arts & Crafts Festival
  Fabulous Artists & Crafters from all over New England including handpainted antiques, folk art, gemstone jewelry, clothing, scarves, New England photography, Americana, metal art, leather crafts, etc. - Free Admission - Info Joyce 603-528-4014 Preview www.joycescraftshows.com



• 7/11/09 - Raspberry-Lavender Day
  A day of relaxation and rejuvenation! Learn the culinary, medicinal and household uses of the lovely lavender and luscious raspberry. Take a special garden tour and learn tips on growing and sustaining lavender. Attend our relaxation clinic and try Shaker-style raspberry and lavender treats. Make your own lavender wand and lavender sachet. Enjoy a massage at the relaxation clinic. Lavender plants available at the farm stand. Admission: $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-17; no charge for children under 6. $42 family rate. Group rates available. To purchase tickets, visit Admissions Desk or call 783-9511.



• 7/12/09 - 60’S Invasion Show
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 7/12/09 - Miss Winnipesaukee Scholarship Program
  A preliminary Miss America Scholarship Program. Preliminary Miss America Scholarship Program. Rt 11a



• 7/14/09 - The Sound of Music
  July 14 - July 26, 2009 Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Matinee Wed. 2pm; Sun. 7pm. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. Adults $29; Children (K-12) $20; Seniors (65+) $25



• 7/14/09 - The Sound of Music
  July 14 - July 26, 2009 Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Matinee Wed. 2pm; Sun. 7pm. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. Adults $29; Children (K-12) $20; Seniors (65+) $25



• 7/15/09 - Picnic at Profile Falls
  We will meet at the Center to car pool. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch of Turkey, potato salad and more surprises. Wear your comfortable shoes and if you like we’ll walk the trail to the Falls they are just beautiful. Bring your fishing poles, relax and enjoy the day. Lunch will also be served at the Center. Sign up at the Center for the picnic.



• 7/16/09 - Children’s Theatre: The Little Mermaid
  $5 for all ages



• 7/16/09 - Learn About Granite State Independent Living
  Ms. Alice Walton of Granite State Independent Living will explain how the program she manages can help you to maintain the independence of living in your own home. She will discuss all of the services Granite State offers. Whether you need assistance with daily living skills or just a referral, they can help. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation. Bring a friend.



• 7/17/09 - Dylan Pollard at Odell Park
  Franklin Parks and Recreation Presents… Summer Concert Series 2009 The Sound of Summer Friday nights 7:00pm ~ At Odell Park* FREE! Bring your own blankets/chairs! *in case of rain concerts will be held indoors at the Proulx Center



• 7/18/09 - Pittsfield Old Home Day
  This Year's Theme is "Down on the Farm....Off to the County Fair." The Park Street Baptist Church will host a fabulous breakfast starting at 7:00am. The Craft Fair will begin at 9:00am in Dustin Park. Members of the Farmer’s Market will set up their wares. There will be food, face painting, music and a (free!) kids’ craft table. You can take a picture at the “Farmer time” photo stop. A Pie Eating Contest will be held at 10:30. A Scarecrow Decorating Contest – where everyone and anyone is encouraged to decorate a scarecrow and bring it to Dustin Park by 9:00am and let the judging begin. The Cook-Off this year will be an Any Fruit Crisp/Cobbler Cookoff. The Historical Society will be open for people to stop in and check out all the great items housed at the headquarters. The Parade will begin at 1pm. An Old Fashioned Ham and Bean Supper at the South Pittsfield Community Club will be the highlight of the evening. There will be fiddle music during supper for your entertainment. The Historical Society will be conducting tours of the South Pittsfield area including the school house, church and other “famous” buildings in the area. Make your way back to Drake Field for the Fireworks display!



• 7/18/09 - Raspberry - Lavender Day
  A day of relaxation and rejuvenation! Learn the culinary, medicinal and household uses of the lovely lavender and luscious raspberry. Take a special garden tour and learn tips on growing and sustaining lavender. Attend our relaxation clinic and try Shaker-style raspberry and lavender treats. Make your own lavender wand and lavender sachet. Enjoy a massage at the relaxation clinic. Lavender plants available at the farm stand. Admission: $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-17; no charge for children under 6. $42 family rate. Group rates available. To purchase tickets, visit Admissions Desk or call 783-9511.



• 7/18/09 - The New England Vintage Boat Auction
  Boats and memorabilia of all sorts will be auctioned at the New Hampshire Boat Musem starting at 11am. Preview Fri., July 17 12noon-5pm. Donations and consignments welcome. Net proceeds benefit the Museum. All donations are fully tax deductible. For details, call 603-569-4554 or visit www.nhbm.org.



• 7/19/09 - East Bay Jazz Ensemble
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 7/20/09 - Lunch at Sawyer's Dairy Bar
  We will travel to Gilford to have a great meal. They are famous for their fried clams, scallops and their home made ice cream. Sign up at the Center. $6.00 for transportation.



• 7/22/09 - Around the World in 80 Days
  Around the World in 80 Days adapted by Mark Brown. The original amazing race! July 22-August 1



• 7/22/09 - Celebrate National Hot Dog Month at the TRIP Center
  Guess what we’re serving for hot dog week? Hot Dogs! You guessed it! You can choose from a wide variety of toppings. We will have chilidogs, sauerkraut, peppers & onions dogs and cheese dogs. Stay for a game of Trivia after lunch.



• 7/23/09 - Children’s Theatre: The Jungle Book
  $5 for all ages



• 7/23/09 - Learn About CAP Food Services
  The Director of Food Services at Community Action’s central kitchen will be here to speak about menu development. She will explain when and why the menu is created and what the kitchen process is like. If you have any questions or suggestions please make a point to speak with Karen after the presentation. This should prove to be a very interesting talk; hope to see you here.



• 7/23/09 - The Jungle Book
  July 23 and 25, 2009, 11 am. Inter-lakes Auditorium, One Laker Lane (on Rte 25), Meredith NH 03253. 2009 Children's Series - Thurs & Sats at 11am. Kids pay their age up to 10!



• 7/24/09 - Boom Lava at Odell Park
  Franklin Parks and Recreation Presents… Summer Concert Series 2009 The Sound of Summer Friday nights 7:00pm ~ At Odell Park* FREE! Bring your own blankets/chairs! *in case of rain concerts will be held indoors at the Proulx Center



• 7/25/09 - 57th Annual Hebron Fair
  On the Picturesque Hebron Common at the North End of Newfound Lake, Rain or Shine, Free Admission, Over 90 Craftspeople, Pony Rides, Children's Games, Rummage, White Elephant, Baked Goods, Plants, Books, Lunch featuring Homemade Baked Beans, Auction at 1pm, Chicken BBQ at 5:30pm. For more info 603-744-5883 or hebronchurchnh.org. Proceeds benefit the Hebron Church.



• 7/25/09 - 57th Annual Hebron Fair
  The 57th Annual Hebron Fair will take place on Saturday July 25, 2009. The Fair will start at 9am--Rain or Shine--and will take place on the picturesque Hebron Common at the North End of Newfound Lake. Admission is free. Highlights of the Fair include many expert crafters, pony rides, children's games, rummage sale, white elephant tables, baked goods, plants, books, etc.. Lunch featuring homemade baked beans, hot dogs and hamburgers will be available. An Auction will begin at 1 pm. The Fair Day's activities will conclude with a chicken BBQ at 5:30pm. Tickets for the BBQ can be purchased in front of the Church at any time during the day. For more information concerning the 2009 Hebron Church Fair, please call the Church at 603-744-5883 or visit the Church's website at hebronchurchnh.org. Proceeds benefit the Hebron Church.



• 7/26/09 - Annie and the Orphans
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 7/27/09 - Storybook Dance Camp
  Storybook Dance Camp is for children age 3 to 5 and will take place the week of July 27-31 from 9 am to Noon at Dance Inspirations Studio. Cost: $70 (resident)/$80 (non-resident).



• 7/27/09 - Wildcats Dance Camp
  Wildcats Dance Camp is for children ages 6-12 and will take place the week of July 27-31 from 9 am to Noon at Dance Inspirations Studio. Cost: $70 (resident)/$80 (non-resident)



• 7/27/09 - You’re a Cheerleader Camp
  You.re a Cheerleader Camp for children ages 6-12 during the week of July 27-31 from 1 to 5 PM at a cost of $70 (resident/$80 (non-resident).



• 7/28/09 - Cats
  Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Matinee Wed. 2pm; Sun. 7pm, Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, Cats tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, Cats opened at London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. Cat's London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for just over 18 years. Filled with stupendous songs ("Memory") and thrilling dancing, people young and old will be blown by this musical extravaganza! Adults $29; Children (K-12) $20; Seniors (65+) $25



• 7/30/09 - Western Day BBQ
  All you cowboys and cowgirls join us for a BBQ at the Center where there will be chicken, salads, western potatoes and more. Wear your cowboy boots, jeans, and hats and enjoy the day at the O.K. Corral Center. There will be raffles, a prize for the best cowboy/cowgirl attire. Dress like Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, or John Wayne. Hope to see you all here. Bring along a friend.



• 7/31/09 - Acrida at Odell Park
  Franklin Parks and Recreation Presents… Summer Concert Series 2009 The Sound of Summer Friday nights 7:00pm ~ At Odell Park* FREE! Bring your own blankets/chairs! *in case of rain concerts will be held indoors at the Proulx Center



• 7/31/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  3:30 – 4:45pm Freedom Library Fun Friday-. Free! 4:00 – 5:00pm First Christian Church Music Camp event- Freedom Town Hall 5:00-6:30pm Freedom Library Movie & Pizza- . $3 5:00 pm Lawn Party at the Freedom Gallery. Adults Only. $6. Rain or Shine. Entertainment by the Taylor River Band; Bring an appetizer.

• 8/01/09 - 5th Annual Backpack Givaway and ID Event
  Attention parents! Be sure to bring your children to the 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway and ID Event at the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton on Saturday, August 1 from 11am-2pm. As part of a nationwide effort to provide parents with personal safety IDs & DNA of their children in the event their child is ever missing, parents will receive free fingerprinting, a photograph and DNA of their children to include in the safety passport in which to maintain the child's current vital statistics. The first 500 children will also receive a free backpack filled with various school supplies provided by participating merchants.



• 8/01/09 - 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway and ID Event
  Attention parents! Be sure to bring your children to the 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway and ID Event at the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton on Saturday, August 1 from 11am-2pm. As part of a nationwide effort to provide parents with personal safety IDs & DNA of their children in the event their child is ever missing, parents will receive free fingerprinting, a photograph and DNA of their children to include in the safety passport in which to maintain the child‘s current vital statistics. The first 500 children will also receive a free backpack filled with various school supplies provided by participating merchants. For more information, please call Customer Service at (603) 286-7880. Mix 94.1fm will broadcast live!



• 8/01/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  9:30 am Mango Groove Band- Freedom Village 10:00 am Parade – Freedom Village- Theme: "Celebrating our Heritage". Bands! Floats! Fun! All Welcome; call Sylvia Carney for information (539-5799), or just show up! 12-3:00pm Family Fun Day!- Games, Concert and Food at Ball field; Music, horseshoes, kids games, pie contest, water balloons, and more! Immediately after the parade- come one, come all! Free 6:00-8:00 pm Open



• 8/01/09 - Garden Series - Garden Insects
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on identification of garden insects. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/01/09 - Live Music
  Friday & Saturday Nights. Relax, Eat, Drink and Enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Listening to the sounds of the areas best musicians Starting at 9:00pm.Never a Cover! Junctions Rts. 11 & 11B, Gilford, NH 03249 (603) 293-0841 www.patrickspub.com



• 8/01/09 - Madison Old Home Day Week
  Madison's Old Home Week will take place August 1st through August 9th!



• 8/01/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/01/09 - NH Boat Museum Family Day
  Join the NH Boat Museum staff and volunteers for a day of fun on the beach at Lake Wentworth, just behind the museum. Bring the family and build a toy boat or a cardboat boat for the endurance race, kayak and Opti races. For details, call 603-569-4554 or visit www.nhbm.org.



• 8/01/09 - Sea 'n' Beef Dinner Dance Cruise
  Enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee with dinner and dancing aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Buffet dinner featuring Prime Rib & Seafood. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. $49 For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/01/09 - Women's Kayak Building Week
  Designed just fr women. Learn the proper use of hand tools and epoxy to construct a beautiful wood kayak lighter than any commercial boat you can buy, but rugged enough for years of enjoyable paddling. Using the fast and easy stitch and tape method, construct a 15' work of art that everyone will admire. Course fee: $60. One-person Kayak Kit: $700



• 8/02/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  8:00-10:00am “Welcome Home Breakfast”, Town Hall, donation; sponsored by First Christian Church 10:00am “Welcome Home” Church Service & Music Camp Performance, Town Hall 7:00 pm “International Night” with the Leuthi Peterson Camp, Town Hall



• 8/02/09 - Garden Series - Garden Insects
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on identification of garden insects. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/02/09 - Karen Morgan / Pony Express
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 8/02/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/02/09 - Sunday Champagne Brunch
  Enjoy a wonderful Champagne Brunch with Jazz entertainment aboard the M/S Mount Washington while you cruise Lake Winnipesaukee. The most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest Lake in NH and covers 72 square miles. This crystal clear natural body of water is spring fed and surrounded by 3 mountain ranges and contains 253 habitable Islands. There is no better way to see New Hampshire's natural wonders. From Weirs Beach at 10 AM &12:30 PM. From Alton Bay at 11:15. For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/02/09 - Visions of Heaven: Plein Air Art Show / A Celebration of Mother Ann and the Canterbury Shakers
  A celebration of inspiration! Visitors may see New Hampshire Plein Air artists at work culminating in a NH Plein Air Wet Paint Sale. Visitors may also view and purchase framed works by New Hampshire Plein Air artists. Children can create art and participate in the Children’s Art Show. Complimentary rosewater cake and tea will be served in honor of inspired Shaker leader Mother Ann. Performance by The Canterbury Shaker Village Singers. Admission: $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-17; no charge for children under 6. $42 family rate. Group rates available. To purchase tickets, visit Admissions Desk or call 783-9511.



• 8/03/09 - 110th Sandwich Old Home Day Week
  The 110th, Sandwich Old Home Week 2008 will be held from August 3rd through August 10th and celebrates the nuances of our Town and is also a celebration and reflection on rural living.



• 8/03/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  9:30am Trout Pond/Mary’s Mt. Hike-Freedom Town Forest: meet at end of Shawtown Road (past Danforth Bay campground); sponsored by Freedom Conservation commission & Forest Advisory Committee 2:00 pm Water Sports- Freedom Club Beach, Loon Lake- Camp Huckins 6:00 pm Family Performer: TBA



• 8/04/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  10:00 am Land Sports at the Freedom ball field- Camp Calumet 6:30 pm Ping-Pong Tournament, Town Hall 7:30-9pm Open



• 8/04/09 - Garden Series - Late Flowering Perennials
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on late flowering perennials. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/05/09 - Adventure Series
  Every Wednesday Night 1/2 off hot Appetizers: 4:00PM - 6:00PM Live Music 7:00PM - 10:00PM* Win Lots of Great Prizes from our Sponsors! Arrive by 6:30 and receive triple raffle tickets Never A Cover ! www.patrickspub.com



• 8/05/09 - Discover Your World Series
  Ages 3 and under - Parent MUST attend with child. Introduce your child to the world around them as soon as possible. Join us to foster your child’s “natural curiosity” and sense of wonder as we visit a different natural community each month. These special times you spend with your child will build foundations for a lifetime. Cost: $5/member; $7/non-member Reservations and advance payment required unless otherwise stated. Programs may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met.



• 8/05/09 - Family Party Cruise
  Children 12 and under cruise free aboard the M/S Mount Washington Wednesday evenings. Bring the whole family for a fun evening of dancing and dining on Lake Winnipesaukee. Special entertainment and dancing for children. A great time for all. Limit 2 free children per family. (Children 13-16 and additional children pay $33) Buffet dinner is included in the cruise price. Adult $43 From Weirs Beach 6–9 pm. For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/05/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  9:30-11:30am Canoe/kayak Regatta- Broad Bay/Danforth Bay. Meet Lake Ossipee Village Beach Club (North Broadbay Rd, off Ossipee Lake Rd); call Dan Spear 539-1687 if questions. 9:30-11:30am Historical Walk in Freedom Village with Carol Foord at Ossipee River mill sites. Meet at Iron Works near Effingham Falls Bridge (accross from School Street). Bring water/hats. 10:00 am "Books Alive!" with Andrea Wright. Children's program. Freedom Town Hall. Sponsored by Freedom Public Library 6:00 pm Family Bingo, Town Hall, donation



• 8/05/09 - Garden Series - Late Flowering Perennials
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on late flowering perennials. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/05/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/06/09 - Comedy Night
  The only place on the Lake for Comedy!!! Enjoy Boston's best in our Emerald Room. Cover only $8. Reserve your spot early. Call us at (603) 293-0841



• 8/06/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  9:30 am Green Mountain Hike; 6:30-8:00pm Ice Cream Social- Bandstand w/ Music! Band: TBA 6:00-9:00pm Freedom Library Teen program; pizza, walk to ice cream social, followed by a movie. $3.



• 8/06/09 - Garden Series - Late Flowering Perennials
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on late flowering perennials. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/06/09 - Moonlight Rafting
  NEW FOR 2009 - Guided Full Moon Floats are offered the night of the full moon. All boats will be lighted with low output glow sticks on the stern of the boat. The group will be guided by two Pemi-Baker River Adventures guides. The trip runs four and one half miles from Smith Bridge to the River Front Park. Price includes: canoe or raft, paddles, life vests, shuttle service, basic riverside instruction, guides, snacks and beverages. $25pp. Space is limited. Reservations required. Trips subject to weather, low water and minimum participants.



• 8/06/09 - Open Test - Cars
  Drivers and riders wishing to participate in the Speedway Open Test Sessions should have either a valid competition license or a certificate from an approved racing school. Open Test Session Details: Road Course Configuration (1.6 Miles) $150 per vehicle/driver for the whole day (morning and afternoon) $100 per vehicle/driver for either a morning or an afternoon session Wristbands are $10. Children 11 and under are free.



• 8/06/09 - Open Test -Motorcycles
  Drivers and riders wishing to participate in the Speedway Open Test Sessions should have either a valid competition license or a certificate from an approved racing school. Open Test Session Details: Road Course Configuration (1.6 Miles) $150 per vehicle/driver for the whole day (morning and afternoon) $100 per vehicle/driver for either a morning or an afternoon session Wristbands are $10. Children 11 and under are free.



• 8/07/09 - '80s Wave Dinner Dance Cruise
  Return to the time of "Solid Gold" and Pac-Man. If you can remember who shot J.R. you belong on this cruise. Buffet dinner included. From Weirs Beach 7:30–10:30 PM Adult $47, child $37 For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/07/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  9:00-3:00 Freedom Library Book and Bake Sale- Barn at 8 Elm St 9:00-3:00 Church Barn Sale- Elm St. Parsonage 9:30-3:00 32st Annual Art & Craft Fair, Freedom Elementary School 11:30-2:00 Luncheon, Town Hall- PTA sponsored 3:30 - 4:45pm Freedom Library Fun Friday. Wii gaming- elementary age 5:00-6:30pm Freedom Library all Ages Pizza & Movie- $3 7:30pm Talent Show- Freedom Town Hall; contact Pam Keith, 539-5084



• 8/07/09 - Garden Series - Late Flowering Perennials
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on late flowering perennials. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/07/09 - Live Music
  Friday & Saturday Nights. Relax, Eat, Drink and Enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Listening to the sounds of the areas best musicians Starting at 9:00pm.Never a Cover! Junctions Rts. 11 & 11B, Gilford, NH 03249 (603) 293-0841



• 8/07/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/08/09 - 90th Rumney Old Home Day
  Rumney Old Home Day's 90th year in “09”, Remembering the Past & Celebrating the Present! For the past ninety years on the second Saturday in August, residents, friends and family have come together to celebrate, Rumney. We would like to take this time to say thank you for sharing your time, talents & friendship. In carrying on this tradition set in 1919 ~ we in ~ 2009 look forward to seeing you again ~ August 8, 2009 ~ On the Rumney Common to celebrate Rumney!



• 8/08/09 - Alton Bay Boat Show
  The New Hampshire Boat Museum will present an informal, non-judged vintage boat show at the Alton Bay Town Docks from 9am to 12noon. No advance registration necessary. All "woodies" welcome. People's Choice Award will be made. For details, call 603-569-4554 or visit www.nhbm.org.



• 8/08/09 - Alton Old Home Day
  Festivities to include: 5K road race- 9:00AM, Craft Fair 10:00AM-5:00PM, BINGO for all ages- 4:00pm, Bandstand Concert- 7:00-9:00PM



• 8/08/09 - Brookfield Old Home Day
  



• 8/08/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  7:00-7:30 am Annual Freedom OHW 5K Road Race Registration & Sign-In Contact Cindy Davis 539-9547 8:00 am Race begins for walkers. 8:30 am Race begins for runners. 9:00 am Free Kids Fun Run (around ball field & back to school yard) 9:00 am Tennis Tournament at Camp Robin Hood; register with Cindy Sawyer 539-7914 10:00-12:00 Freedom Library Book and Bake Sale- Barn at 8 Elm St. 10:00-2 pm Artists Day at the Allard House sponsored by Historical Society 5:00 pm Fireman's Lobster Supper, Town Hall. Contact the Freedom Fire Department for tickets at 539-4261. 8:00 pm Ossipee Lake Alliance Speaker for Old Home Week: Marianne O'Connor- "Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire." , as part of OLA’s Tales of Ossipee Lake series. At the big tent, Camp Calumet; free.



• 8/08/09 - Garden Series - Late Flowering Perennials
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on late flowering perennials. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/08/09 - Loudon Old Home Day
  Loudon Old Home Day is held each year on the second Saturday in August at the Recreation Fields in Loudon village.



• 8/08/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/08/09 - Sea 'n' Beef Dinner Dance Cruise
  Enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee with dinner and dancing aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Buffet dinner featuring Prime Rib & Seafood. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. $49 For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/08/09 - The Summer of Sound Finale
  Franklin Parks and Recreation Presents… Summer Concert Series 2009 The Sound of Summer Friday nights 7:00pm ~ At Odell Park* FREE! Bring your own blankets/chairs! *in case of rain concerts will be held indoors at the Proulx Center Line-up to include: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Noteable Decades 1:00pm – 1:30pm Dylan Pollard 1:30pm – 2:30pm No Limits 2:30pm – 3:00pm Ron Adams 3:00pm – 3:30pm Myths of Darrah 3:30pm – 4:00pm Irefist 4:00pm – 5:00pm Brooks Young Band 5:00pm – 6:00pm Acrida 6:00pm – 7:00pm Caldera 7:00pm – 8:00pm Intermission 8:00pm – 9:00pm Keep Me Conscious Thank you to all the bands for donating their time to offer this free event to the Franklin community!



• 8/09/09 - Belmont Old Home Day
  Belmont Old Home Day Theme this year is CELEBRATING BELMONT'S FARMING HERITAGE. For more information about this event contact: Tina Fleming, Phone 528-5393



• 8/09/09 - Day Janerio
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 8/09/09 - Freedom Old Home Day Festivities
  10:00 am “Old Home Week Closing Service”, First Christian Church, Followed by lemonade on the lawn 12:00 pm OHWC Volunteer Party 9:00 am Rain Date for Tennis Tournament



• 8/09/09 - Garden Series - Late Flowering Perennials
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on late flowering perennials. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/09/09 - Mid-Summer Beatles Sing-A-Long
  Dress up in your favorite sixties outfits, put on your best British accent, dress like your favorite Beatle or other fun theme costume, just join us for an old fashioned Beatles sing-a-long party. Food and Drink specials appropriate for the event will be offered. Let’s do the twist, the mashed potato, the limbo and more. Win Prizes for dance contests. Event will be outside in the beer garden, weather permitting of course! Food Bank Canned Food Drive; please bring in 2 canned food items for the New Hampshire Food Bank Reservations are strongly suggested for the live music nights Call to ask about Fest & Stay packages



• 8/09/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/09/09 - Sunday Champagne Brunch
  Enjoy a wonderful Champagne Brunch with Jazz entertainment aboard the M/S Mount Washington while you cruise Lake Winnipesaukee. The most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest Lake in NH and covers 72 square miles. This crystal clear natural body of water is spring fed and surrounded by 3 mountain ranges and contains 253 habitable Islands. There is no better way to see New Hampshire's natural wonders. From Weirs Beach at 10 AM &12:30 PM. From Alton Bay at 11:15. For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/11/09 - Garden Series - Alpine Gardens
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on Alpine gardens. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/12/09 - August Foxwoods Casino Trip
  Bus leaves the Trip Center at 6:30a.m. Sharp! Departs from Casino at 4:30p.m. For the price of $40.00, you will have transportation, you will receive a breakfast bag, bingo, a movie and a bonus package from the casino. PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF SIGNING UP. NO REFUNDS….



• 8/12/09 - Family Party Cruise
  Children 12 and under cruise free aboard the M/S Mount Washington Wednesday evenings. Bring the whole family for a fun evening of dancing and dining on Lake Winnipesaukee. Special entertainment and dancing for children. A great time for all. Limit 2 free children per family. (Children 13-16 and additional children pay $33) Buffet dinner is included in the cruise price. Adult $43 From Weirs Beach 6–9 pm. For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/12/09 - Garden Series - Alpine Gardens
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on Alpine gardens. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/12/09 - Initial Training on Addiction
  Initial Training on Addiction Presented by: NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services. This workshop is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the dynamics and impact of addiction on people. 8:30 am to 4:00 pm No cost Fox Memorial Chapel, 105 Pleasant St, Main Bldg, Fl 2.5, Concord, NH. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. For more information, please contact Shannon Quinn at 603-271-5889 or email aodtrainingcoordinator@dhhs.state.nh.us



• 8/12/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/13/09 - 3rd Annual Boathouse Tour
  Visit some of the most beautiful boathouses on Lake Winnipesaukee.Participants will visit boathouses in the Wolfeboro/Alton area. Each boathouse will be filled with vintage wooden boats, and docents will be on hand to discuss the history. You may tour by car ($25/ticket) or by antique wooden boat ($75/ticket), leaving from the Wolfeboro town dock at 10am and again at 1:30pm. Rain or shine. To reserve tickets, call 603-569-4554 or visit www.nhbm.org



• 8/13/09 - Children’s Theatre: Aladdin
  $5 for all ages.



• 8/13/09 - Comedy Night
  The only place on the Lake for Comedy!!! Enjoy Boston's best in our Emerald Room. Cover only $8. Reserve your spot early. Call us at (603) 293-0841



• 8/13/09 - Families and Addictions
  Families and Addictions Presented by: NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services. This workshop explores how the addiction of the individual affects the entire family system. Special attention will be paid to the effects on the children in the family and discussion will center on strategies and resources to help increase their resiliency and coping skills. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm No cost. Fox Memorial Chapel, 105 Pleasant St, Main Bldg, Fl 2.5 Concord, NH. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. For more information, please contact Shannon Quinn at 603-271-5889 or email aodtrainingcoordinator@dhhs.state.nh.us



• 8/13/09 - Garden Series - Alpine Gardens
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on Alpine gardens. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/14/09 - Garden Series - Alpine Gardens
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on Alpine gardens. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/14/09 - Live Music
  Friday & Saturday Nights. Relax, Eat, Drink and Enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Listening to the sounds of the areas best musicians Starting at 9:00pm.Never a Cover! Junctions Rts. 11 & 11B, Gilford



• 8/14/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/15/09 - Garden Series - Alpine Gardens
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on Alpine gardens. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/15/09 - Live Music
  Relax, Eat, Drink and Enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Listening to the sounds of the areas best musicians Starting at 9:00pm.Never a Cover! Junctions Rts. 11 & 11B, Gilford



• 8/15/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/15/09 - Odell Park Centennial Project and Gazebo Walkway Campaign
  On August 15, 2009 the City of Franklin will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Odell Park. To mark the occasion, the Odell Park Centennial Project Committee will dedicate the park.s newly constructed multi-purpose Gazebo generously donated by Eva Montembeault in memory of her late husband, Gerard .Monty. Montembeault. Located on the river.s edge, just past the Odell Arch, the gazebo is one of the many park improvements receiving focus in anticipation of the Centennial Celebration. You can become a permanent part of the Park by purchasing an engraved brick or granite bench for the tree-lined walkway linking the roadway to the gazebo. Engraved bricks may be purchased for $50 each/$10 each for blank bricks. A 48” curved bench is $1,000 and a 60” rectangular bench is $1,200. For questions or to order by phone, call Mike Mullavey at 934-2539



• 8/15/09 - On The Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival
  Fabulous Artists & Crafters from all over New England including handpainted antiques, folk art, gemstone jewelry, clothing, scarves, New England photography, Americana, metal art, leather crafts, etc. - Free Admission



• 8/15/09 - Sea 'n' Beef Dinner Dance Cruise
  Enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee with dinner and dancing aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Buffet dinner featuring Prime Rib & Seafood. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. $49 For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/16/09 - Compaq Bigband
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 8/16/09 - Garden Series - Alpine Gardens
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on Alpine gardens. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/16/09 - Gilmanton Old Home Day
  Contact Lori Baldwin for more information, 435-7715.



• 8/16/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/16/09 - On The Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival
  Fabulous Artists & Crafters from all over New England including handpainted antiques, folk art, gemstone jewelry, clothing, scarves, New England photography, Americana, metal art, leather crafts, etc. - Free Admission



• 8/16/09 - Sunday Champagne Brunch
  Enjoy a wonderful Champagne Brunch with Jazz entertainment aboard the M/S Mount Washington while you cruise Lake Winnipesaukee. The most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest Lake in NH and covers 72 square miles. This crystal clear natural body of water is spring fed and surrounded by 3 mountain ranges and contains 253 habitable Islands. There is no better way to see New Hampshire's natural wonders. From Weirs Beach at 10 AM &12:30 PM. From Alton Bay at 11:15. For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/18/09 - Garden Series - Know Your Trees
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on native and exotic trees that can be grown in central New Hampshire. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/19/09 - Adventure Series
  Every Wednesday Night 1/2 off hot Appetizers: 4:00PM - 6:00PM Live Music 7:00PM - 10:00PM* Win Lots of Great Prizes from our Sponsors! Arrive by 6:30 and receive triple raffle tickets Never A Cover !



• 8/19/09 - Family Party Cruise
  Children 12 and under cruise free aboard the M/S Mount Washington Wednesday evenings. Bring the whole family for a fun evening of dancing and dining on Lake Winnipesaukee. Special entertainment and dancing for children. A great time for all. Limit 2 free children per family. (Children 13-16 and additional children pay $33) Buffet dinner is included in the cruise price. Adult $43 From Weirs Beach 6–9 pm. For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com



• 8/19/09 - Garden Series - Know Your Trees
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on native and exotic trees that can be grown in central New Hampshire. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/19/09 - Music at the Marketplace
  Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with view of boardwalk. Featured are the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers every Wednesday; Duos on Fridays; Band Concerts on Saturdays; and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. The Boardwalk Jazz Quartet features Rob Ames, saxophone & vibraphone; Steve Warnick, keyboards; Don Saviano, bass; and Dave Ellis, drums. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, July 3 - August 23, 2009; Wednesdays at 7:45pm; Fridays & Sundays from 7-10pm; Saturdays from 7:30-10:30pm. For a schedule or more info, call 603-366-5800, or visit: www.WeirsBeach.com/marketplace/music



• 8/20/09 - Comedy Night
  Comedy Night Every Thursday Night. Enjoy Boston's best in our Emerald Room. Cover only $10 reserve your spot early call us at (603) 293-0841



• 8/20/09 - Garden Series - Know Your Trees
  An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on native and exotic trees that can be grown in central New Hampshire. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.



• 8/21/09 - Farmington Old Home Day Week
  8/21/09 through 8/23/09: Sunday, Aug 23rd Festivities 7:30am-12:00pm , 7:30am Pancake Breakfast-Sponsored by the Farmington Fire Department, 10:00am ADULT BINGO! 55 and over! At old town Hall, 12:00pm 3rd Annual Dodge Ball Tournament at Henry Wilson School, Silent auction to benefit the Recreation Department, The Country Cloggers, Climbing Wall, Dunking Booth, The Annual Bed Race, Elvis look a- like contest, The Traveling Barnyard, Mr. and Mrs. Hay Day, “Don’t forget to buy your GLOW NECKLACES”, Friday, Aug 21st Evening Festivities 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Located behind the Henry Wilson Memorial School, 5-6:00pm provided by the Farmington Fire Department, 6:30-9:00pm Music by: Common Ground, 9:00pm Fireworks, Horseshoe Tournament, Win a Flat Screen TV, Wii Bowling Contest, Wildlife Encounters, Farmington Community Awards, Classic Car Show & Parade, Road Race, Tiger Trot



• 8/23/09 - Onion River Jazz band
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000



• 8/27/09 - WMUR Project Economy Job & Career Fair II
  The State of New Hampshire is currently soliciting businesses interested in being part of the August Job & Career Fair. Registration is free but companies are urged to sign up as soon as possible by visiting www.wmur.com/nh-job-fair. All questions about business registration should be directed to Business Registration Coordinator Stuart Arnett at (603) 219-0043. A separate online registration form is currently being developed by New Hampshire Employment Security for job seekers and should be operational by mid to late June. In the meantime, job seekers are encouraged to visit the NHES Job Match System at https://nhworksjobmatch.nhes.nh.gov/.



• 8/29/09 - Barnstead Old Home Day
  Festivities to include: Vendors, Baking Contest, Art Show, Road Race, Youth Talent Contest, Coloring page contest, Canoe Race



• 8/29/09 - Bristol Old Home Day
  ACTIVITIES: Craft Fair, Kids Games, Family Parade & Lots More! Watch for more details coming soon.



• 8/29/09 - Gilford Old Home Day
  



• 8/30/09 - Lunch at the Dump (Bluegrass)
  A presentation of the 2009 SAVINA HARTWELL Memorial Concerts & Community Projects Fund. Concerts are every Sunday evening: Thru July & August from 6:30 - 9:00p.m at Tilton Island Park, Main Street/Rt. 3 in Tilton. The Concerts are FREE. Refreshments available, but feel free to bring your own or a picnic (No alcohol). Do bring chairs/blankets to sit on. For more info call 603-886-3000.

• 9/02/09 - Discover Your World Series
  Ages 3 and under - Parent MUST attend with child. Introduce your child to the world around them as soon as possible. Join us to foster your child’s “natural curiosity” and sense of wonder as we visit a different natural community each month. These special times you spend with your child will build foundations for a lifetime. Cost: $5/member; $7/non-member Reservations and advance payment required unless otherwise stated. Programs may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met.



• 9/04/09 - Monnlight Rafting
  NEW FOR 2009 - Guided Full Moon Floats are offered the night of the full moon. All boats will be lighted with low output glow sticks on the stern of the boat. The group will be guided by two Pemi-Baker River Adventures guides. The trip runs four and one half miles from Smith Bridge to the River Front Park. Price includes: canoe or raft, paddles, life vests, shuttle service, basic riverside instruction, guides, snacks and beverages. $25pp. Space is limited. Reservations required. Trips subject to weather, low water and minimum participants.



• 9/12/09 - Laconia Multicultural Market Day
  Laconia Multicultural Market Day "A Celebration of Diversity." An all day festival with over thirty nations represented with cultural arts, crafts, cuisines, children's section, animals, entertainment, exhibits, social services and continuous musical performances. Fun for all in the beautiful historic downtown Laconia settings, Belknap Mill and Rotary Park. Opening with International Parade of the Flags and ending with late afternoon concert of featured entertainers. Rain or shine. FREE. Saturday, September 12, 2009 ~ 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM ~ Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, Downtown Laconia, NH 03246 Hosted by Laconia Human Relations Committee, Laconia Public Schools, Belknap Mill Society, Laconia Historical & Museum Society and Laconia Main Street. For more information, call 603-524-7683 Email: Newdynam@aol.com



• 9/17/09 - New Hampshire Showhouse 2009
  Enjoy this opportunity to tour the beautiful home located high above Lake Winnipesaukee in the Meredith Bay development at 126 Akwa Vista in Laconia. The home is being decorated by some of the area's best interior designers. We will be open to the public from September 19th through October 18th, 2009. Along with tours of the home we will be having an elegant opening gala on September 17th Join us on the 20th for a bar-b-que grill-off and an in-water boat show sponsored by Shep Brown's Boat Basin.We are also having a day when Holloway Motorcars will be hosting the day on Saturday, October 10th. You will be able to look at the new Mercedes E-Class and test drive one of these beautiful cars with your admission to the house. This event is being held to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region. Your admission fee will help the club realize their mission of creating a safe place for children! Check out our events page on our website at: www.nhshowhouse.com for more details.



• 9/18/09 - NH Highland Games
  September 18-20, 2009 at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln NH. Largest Scottish Festival in the Northeast. Come learn about the customs of the Scottish Clans and Societies, Scottish food & vendors. Watch Sheepdog Trials, Highland Dance Competitions and Heavyweight Scottish Athletics, and hear Celtic World Music Concerts, New England Scottish Fiddle Championship, Piping, Drumming and Pipe Band Competitions. Activities for the whole family. P.O. Box 4197 Concord, NH 03302 Office: 603-229-1975 Ticket Sales: 1-800-358-7268



• 9/18/09 - The 2009 Nonprofit Leadership Summit
  The third annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit will bring together nonprofit leaders from across the state along with business and government partners to examine the rapid changes the economic downturn has brought about and the new realities which are emerging. Keynote for this year's Summit is Margaret Wheatley, nationally acclaimed author of "Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future" and "Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World". Margaret is also co-founder of The Berkana Institute, a global charitable foundation. Once again, The Corporate Fund Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management in honor of Walter J. Dunfey will be presented during the afternoon luncheon. Join us for that one day each year when sector leaders come together to learn, connect, share and unite for the future. 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM, Grappone Conference Center, Concord. Fee: Early Bird Price: $100 Members; $150 Not-Yet-Members After August 1st: $150 Members; $200 Not-Yet-Members