Events Calendar

• 3/11/10 - Booktalks for Kids
  Kids in grades 3-5 meet at 3:30; grades 6-8 meet at 5:00.



• 3/11/10 - Preschool Storytime
  Stories and crafts at 9:30 & 10:30 in the Selig Storytime Room.



• 3/11/10 - Town of Hill Town Meeting
  



• 3/12/10 - Movies & More for Kids
  “G Force” rated PG Just as the G-Force — an elite team of highly trained guinea pigs — is about to save the world, the F.B.I. shuts the secret unit down. Armed with the latest in high-tech spy equipment, and with the F.B.I. on their tails, the fur flies as they race against the clock to save the world. Admission is free. Kids under 10 years old must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver 14 or older.



• 3/12/10 - You Can't Take It With You
  Kaufman and Hart's humorous story of encounters between a conservative family and a crazy household fills the stage with chaotic activity from beginning to end. Critics have admired the witty one-liners, the visual theatricality, and the balanced construction of the play's three acts. Join us for an evening of undeniable excapist theater that has been adopted as a format for most of today's television situation comedies.



• 3/13/10 - 2nd Annual "Caribbean Cruise Night!"
  The Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region will be hosting the 2nd Annual "Caribbean Cruise Night!" on Saturday, March 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Church Landing in Meredith. The board of directors invite everyone to join them for a Caribbean and cruise-themed night of dinner, dancing, celebration and bidding, as well-known auctioneer, P K Zyla, presents auction items from local and club artists, as well as gift certifi cates, jewelry, gift baskets, trips, sports memorabilia and much more. Some of the items to be included in the auction will be an African safari trip, signed sports memorabilia, and framed art from Bob Baron. Tickets are $50 per person or $85 per couple and can be purchased beginning in January, online at www.bgclr.org, or at Baron's Billiards at 1127 Union Avenue and Lakes Region Jewelers at the Belknap Mall.



• 3/13/10 - 6th Annual Citizen of Laconia Used Book Sale
  We have close to 30,000 books this year; mysteries, cookbooks, non-fiction, fiction, and everything in-between!!! The event is held at the Citizen of Laconia, 171 Fair St, use rear doors off Water ST. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Newspapers & Information in Education program at The Citzien of Laconia. We provide free newspapers, curriculum, and materials to the local schools. Any questions please contact the Citizen office 524-3800



• 3/13/10 - Dinner In Bristol
  The Dynamite Dinner Crew of the Bristol United Church of Christ is hosting another dinner Saturday, March 13th from 5:30-7pm, corned beef and cabbage with homemade desserts provided by the Women's Association. Take out meals are available by calling 744-8132. The church is located on the corner of Church and South Main Streets in Bristol.



• 3/13/10 - Party on the Snow
  When teams come to the Party on The Snow, they have a full day of fun scheduled. There are gifts for just showing up as a participant! Party on The Snow provides for breakfast/lunch and dinner. Team members ski and ride Gunstock Mountain from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at night! There is a NASTAR course to have fun with and tubing is on a lift-serviced set of trails is included for party participants as well. We have an awards ceremony where we acknowledge benchmark winners with big prizes donated for the occasion. After the awards ceremony, a rock and roll band plays for hours of dancing. Sounds good doesn't it? Come join us on Saturday, March 13 and experience it yourself. We are proud of the people that are involved with the program, and we want to give back to the community. This year we've set a goal to receive $25,000 in donations. Come and join us as a team captain for our Party on The Snow and help the program give a quality experience to those who use it.Check out the Part on The Snow website at: http://www.abilityplus.org/events.htm#gunpots



• 3/13/10 - You Can't Take It With You
  Kaufman and Hart's humorous story of encounters between a conservative family and a crazy household fills the stage with chaotic activity from beginning to end. Critics have admired the witty one-liners, the visual theatricality, and the balanced construction of the play's three acts. Join us for an evening of undeniable excapist theater that has been adopted as a format for most of today's television situation comedies.



• 3/14/10 - 6th Annual Citizen of Laconia Used Book Sale
  We have close to 30,000 books this year; mysteries, cookbooks, non-fiction, fiction, and everything in-between!!! The event is held at the Citizen of Laconia, 171 Fair St, use rear doors off Water ST. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Newspapers & Information in Education program at The Citzien of Laconia. We provide free newspapers, curriculum, and materials to the local schools. Any questions please contact the Citizen office 524-3800



• 3/14/10 - Sunday pancake Breakfast to benefit St. Vincent de Paul food pantry
  Laconia Rotary Club is hosting a pancake breakfast to support the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry on Sunday March 14 at the Belknap Mill from 8 a.m. to noon. All proceeds will go to St. Vincent's to assist them with their food pantry, which provides food to the needy in the community. In addition Rotary is asking all attendees to bring a personal care item (hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc), which also will be given to St. Vincent's for them to distribute. The menu for the meal will be all you can eat pancakes with fresh maple syrup, and sausages, at a cost of $5 per person, or $20 for a family. Gary Dionne, chairman of this event for Laconia Rotary, said, "The current economy still weak and there are more and more people who need help, now more than ever. Laconia Rotary is committed to improving our local community and this is just another way of us accomplishing that goal." The Pancake Breakfast is a great opportunity for everyone to have a great meal and support an organization that does good things for the less fortunate in our community." Jo Carignan, St. Vincent dePaul's food pantry director said, "Late Winter is a time of year when our shelves get depleted but the need is still strong, so we really appreciate the help with restocking." Laconia Rotary is a member of Rotary International, an international service organization that is open to membership to all individuals. Its objectives are to encourage and foster opportunities for service, high ethical standards in business and professions, and advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace. The club meets at noon on Thursday at the Belknap Mill. For further information about Rotary, call Dionne at 528-5715.



• 3/16/10 - Keeping Your Family Strong in Tough Times
  A Free 6 week series called KEEPING YOUR FAMILY STRONG IN TOUGH TIMES will be held at New Beginnings in Laconia, NH. Times and Dates: Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 Pm starting March 16th through April 28 (except April 6th). Child Stipend is available for children under age 5. The format will be joined family fun activity (based on a weekly theme) for first 45 minutes. Then this will be followed by breakouts sessions of adults to a parent support group facilitated by Child and Family Services, youngsters ages 6-12 breakout facilitated by New Beginnings Child Advocate, and teen breakout facilitated by New Beginnings Educational Advocate. Refreshments will be provided. To register, please call 528-6511.



• 3/17/10 - Franklin/Hill School District Meeting
  Call or visit the Superintendent's Office (119 Central St., Franklin) 934-3108, weekdays from 8 AM to 3:30 PM for more information.



• 3/18/10 - "Alaska - The Great Land" talk Moultonborough
  The Loon Center in Moultonborough, the Lakes Region Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire will sponsor a program titled "ALASKA - The Great Land" presented by naturalist Bob Quinn on Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited; admission is free. There is no place like Alaska on our continent. More superlatives apply to it than any other state. It is so big that if it were divided in half, each half would still be bigger than Texas. Quinn, a naturalist and birder, will take us on a tour of the state, with the focus on a three week hiking and canoe trip in the wild Brooks Range of northern Alaska. Glacier Bay, Katmai, and Denali are some of the other settings, and grizzly bears, caribou, bald eagles, ptarmigan, glaciers, and volcanoes are some of the characters. Quinn is a New Hampshire native who has done bird-watching throughout 49 states. He worked for the New Hampshire Audubon Society for nine years and continues as an active volunteer. With his business, Merlin Enterprises, he has led dozens of field trips throughout the world. The Loon Center is located on Lee's Mill Road; follow the signs from Route 109 or from Route 25 near the Moultonborough Central School. Refreshments will be served.



• 3/18/10 - Business After Hours
  Join the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and LRGHealthcare for their Business After Hours at "Caring for Women" in their new facility at 734 Main St., Laconia from 5-7 pm. This new facility will offer OB/GYN, midwifery, and primary care for women; consultation and care for menopause issues; incontinence care and treatment; Digital Mammography; ultrasound and non-stress tests; bone density testing; counseling for women; and women's health education services. For an appointment with any of our providers, call 527-1855 today! RSVP: 603-524-5531



• 3/18/10 - Kevine Sperl presents 30 Days - 30 Images
  Kevin Sperl, local photographer and publisher of Lakes Region Spirit Magazine will be at the Meredith Public Library at 7PM to present his 30 Days-30 Images Project. For 30 days, starting on January 22, Kevin set out to take a single image a day capturing a special event, person or place in the Lakes Region. Kevin wrote the following: "My motivation is simple. Express my visual interpretation of the Lakes Region to let people know they need not travel to get good images. Each photograph represents some aspect of photography and I intend to include technical, compositional and artistic aspects of each image." You are invited to come hear Kevin speak about the photos as he provides technical details of each along with his thought process and compositional approach. Come see why taking photos in your own back yard can be just as rewarding, and significantly less expensive, than traveling to some far-flung location where you think the photography is better.



• 3/19/10 - Lakes Region Association's annual $10,000 Sweepstakes by the Lake Event
  T-Bones & Cactus Jack's present the Lakes Region Association's annual $10,000 Sweepstakes by the Lake Event - this year's theme - "Catch the Big One! Nautical Night!" On Friday, March 19th, 2010 from 6:30-11:30pm we will be weighing anchor at the luxurious Church Landing at the Inns and Mill Falls in Meredith with Entertainment, a Silent Auction, a Boat Load of Seafood from the Common Man Family of Restaurants, Exquisite Desserts from the Restaurant Management Program at Lakes Region Community College, tons of prizes and the last raffle of the night will be for $10,000! Only 300 tickets will be sold and you don't have to be there to win. Grab a friend and buy your ticket today. Each $100 ticket admits TWO people - That's $50 each for dinner, entertainment, dancing, prizes, auction..! Tickets can be purchased online at www.lakesregion.org or by calling (603) 286-8008. Take Advantage of Special Overnight Rates for our Attendees: Mill Falls $99.00 plus tax; Chase House & Bay Point $119 plus tax; Church Landing $149 plus tax To sponsor the event or to contribute a raffle or silent auction prize, please email alanders@lakesregion.org or 286-8008. The funds raised at this fun annual event allow the Lakes Region Association to increase their marketing and promotion of the entire region to better our local economy and to contribute to the Annual Mildred A. Beach Hospitality Scholarship and the Ron Meade "On the Track to Tourism" Scholarship.



• 3/19/10 - Spring Fling - Family Fun Nite at the Whole Village Family Resource Center
  Spring is in the air-come enjoy fun Spring themed activities and a family picnic. Family fun nites open with a family dinner at 5:30 pm. Activities run from 6-7:30 pm. These evenings provide opportunites for parents and children to interact around a focused activity or project, so all ages are welcome. Childcare will not be provided, but there are lots of volunteers around to assist in a hands on way. Fun nites are open to families involved with the Whole Village through Child Care, Family Services, Bridge House, and Headstart. Please call the Whole Village at 536-3720 ext 106 to sign up– walk ins welcome!!



• 3/20/10 - Indoor Yard Sale
  Organized by the After Prom Party Committee and the Belknap County CoRe Coalition, To benefit the Inter-Lakes Class of 2010 Chemical-Free After-Prom Party! Saturday ~ March 20, 2010 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Inter-Lakes Elementary School Rte 25 ~ Meredith Down behind the high school (Laker Lane) In the Multi-Purpose Room Donations needed, drop off info: Friday, 3/19 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm or Saturday, 3/20 7:00 am – 8:00 am (Multi-Purpose Rm.) NO ELECTRONICS PLEASE Still have questions? Contact Ariane Shuffleton – ashuffleton@interlakes.org or call 279-7968



• 3/20/10 - Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra
  Meet in The Middle for a distinctive evening of classical and contemporary works featuring a full orchestra with guest soloist Christopher Kane on guitar. The highlights of the evening will include works by Bizet and Vivaldi as well as modern classics from movies like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings and Raiders of the Lost Ark.



• 3/20/10 - Live Hypnotism at Inter-Lakes High School
  Inter-Lakes High School Class of 2011 presents Hypnotist Paul Ramsay ONE NIGHT ONLY. Live Stage Hypnotism! Don't miss this opportunity to explore the amazing power of hypnosis. This is a special night you won't want to miss !! Saturday, March 20th, 2010, 7:00pm, Inter-Lakes Auditorium. TICKET PRICE: $8.00 students & adults - $5.00 children 12 and under FOR TICKETS CONTACT: Joe at 279-6066 or Cindy at 387-4823



• 3/24/10 - Single Stream Recycling Comes to Franklin
  Members of the Recycling Education Committee will present a DVD and answer your questions regarding the new curbside single-stream recycling process which commences in Franklin in April.



• 3/25/10 - Old Time Rules Will Prevail: The Fiddle Contest in NH and New England
  A historical view of fiddle contests in New Hampshire and New England and how they have evolved. Some fiddle music will be played. Presented by Hill Historical Society through a grant by the NH Humanities Council.



• 3/26/10 - Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department will be taking a trip to the TD Banknorth Garden for the Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes game on Saturday, April 10th. The game begins at 1:00pm and the bus will be departing from the Franklin Recreation Center at 10:00am. All tickets must be paid in full by Friday, March 26th.. The cost for this trip is $70.00 (which includes coach bus transportation and game ticket). We will be taking a maximum of 50 individuals; children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. To register please stop by the Parks and Recreation Department office for a registration form or go online to www.franklinnh.org.



• 3/27/10 - 9th Annual Community Talent Show
  Now a well-established annual tradition at the Franklin Opera House, this is the Ninth Annual Community Talent Show. Historically with performers ranging from 4 to 80-something, and acts ranging from dance, to comedy, to singing, to trapeze artistry, and more, this promises to be a unique and community-spirit-filled evening of entertainment for the whole family.



• 3/29/10 - First Aid Training
  Cost: $40 Call 527-7120 to register



• 3/30/10 - Treasures of the Louvre
  Dr. Andrew Stangel, Professor of History and Civilization, will present a special lecture illustrated with art-historical slides on the largest museum in the world, the Louvre. The Louvre, located in Paris and founded by Napoleon, is home to the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”.



• 3/31/10 - FHS Alumni Association
  The Class of 1970 is currently gathering data on all FHS alumni. If you are the "keeper of information" for your FHS class,please contact Marcia Rollins at mrollins@franklin.k12.nh.us or Bob Morin at rjmj000@yahoo.com or come to our next planning session Wednesday, March 31 at 7 PM in the FHS Cafeteria Information gathered will be entered into a central database as a first step in the formation of an FHS Alumni Association. In order for this association to become a reality, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please consider attending this information gathering session on March 31.

• 4/01/10 - Franklin Historical Society Meeting
  The Society's first meeting will be on Thursday, April 1st, at 7 pm (at the Webster/Tay House at Webster Place), and will feature a slide show of "Daniel Webster in Franklin", and an organizational meeting, with nominations to the board and officers for 2010- 2011, and to establish committee assignments, responsibilities, and dates for building work parties.



• 4/01/10 - Healthy Eating, Active Living
  Are you looking to make some lifestyle changes this spring? Do you want to know more about including physical activity strategies and healthy eating habits into your everyday life? If so, come and learn small changes that can make a big difference! FREE Call 527-7120 to register!



• 4/02/10 - Family Fun Nite at the Whole Village Family Resource Center
  Make your own basket, enjoy the bunny hop, and end with an Easter Egg Hunt! Family fun nites open with a family dinner at 5:30 pm. Activities run from 6-7:30 pm. These evenings provide opportunites for parents and children to interact around a focused activity or project, so all ages are welcome. Childcare will not be provided, but there are lots of volunteers around to assist in a hands on way. Fun nites are open to families involved with the Whole Village through Child Care, Family Services, Bridge House, and Headstart. Please call the Whole Village at 536-3720 ext 106 to sign up– walk ins welcome!!



• 4/03/10 - Franklin Parks and Recreation Department - Easter Extravaganza
  10-11:30 AM - Easter Egg Hunt: Free of charge, Bring your own basket Noon -5 PM (Gym)- Bean Bag Toss, Potato Sack Races, Tug of War, Face Painting and More!!! Noon - 4 PM - Archery: test your skills with a bow & arrow $1/3 arrows Noon - 2 PM - Arts & Crafts: Join us in the conference room for egg decorating & more. Suggested donation $3/child Noon (Game Room ) - Pine Pong Tourney, Air Hockey Tourney, Pool Tourney: Registrations begin at 10 AM and end 30 minutes prior to start. Open to all ages 12 and up. $5 entrance fee. Winner will receive 50% of entrance fee profits.



• 4/09/10 - Steve Poltz Performs
  Perhaps best known for co-writng Jewel's hit 'You Were Meant for Me,' Steve Poltz's songs feature simple, poignant melodies and quirky, satirical lyrics with a shoothing blend of guitar, strings, and his patently warm and smoky voice. Poltz manages to balance sparse yet catchy arrangements with subject matter that unflinchingly examines the universal themes of lost love, a lifetime of travel, and the wisdom born from these experiences. Poltz comes all the way from 'Sandy Eggo' California to meet us in The Middle for this fun show complete with cafe-style seating and a cash bar.



• 4/10/10 - Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department will be taking a trip to the TD Banknorth Garden for the Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes game on Saturday, April 10th. The game begins at 1:00pm and the bus will be departing from the Franklin Recreation Center at 10:00am. All tickets must be paid in full by Friday, March 26th.. The cost for this trip is $70.00 (which includes coach bus transportation and game ticket). We will be taking a maximum of 50 individuals; children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. To register please stop by the Parks and Recreation Department office for a registration form or go online to www.franklinnh.org.



• 4/16/10 - A Good Ol' Burlesque Show
  Travel back in time for some old fashioned fun and entertainment with the best of Burlesque. Side-splitting slapstick humor, Dancing Girls, Crazy Antics in the style of Abbott & Costello and the Marx Brothers, Old-Tyme Musical Numbers, Special Guest Performers and more! Partnering with NH Historical Societies, this show is rich in Authentic Theatre History, thick with Comedy and good for your Can Can.



• 4/16/10 - Stress Buster - Family Fun Nite at the Whole Village Family Resource Center
  In recognition of Nation Stress Awareness Day, we're going to just lay low and relax with some family yoga and a heart healthy meal. Family fun nites open with a family dinner at 5:30 pm. Activities run from 6-7:30 pm. These evenings provide opportunites for parents and children to interact around a focused activity or project, so all ages are welcome. Childcare will not be provided, but there are lots of volunteers around to assist in a hands on way. Fun nites are open to families involved with the Whole Village through Child Care, Family Services, Bridge House, and Headstart. Please call the Whole Village at 536-3720 ext 106 to sign up– walk ins welcome!!



• 4/17/10 - A Good Ol' Burlesque Show
  Travel back in time for some old fashioned fun and entertainment with the best of Burlesque. Side-splitting slapstick humor, Dancing Girls, Crazy Antics in the style of Abbott & Costello and the Marx Brothers, Old-Tyme Musical Numbers, Special Guest Performers and more! Partnering with NH Historical Societies, this show is rich in Authentic Theatre History, thick with Comedy and good for your Can Can.



• 4/19/10 - Franklin Single Stream Recycling Starts
  The new Automated Containerized Trash and Recycling Collection Program is coming to Franklin and is currently scheduled to start on April 19. The city will be implementing this new program to dispose of waste and recyclables and bring many benefits, including ease of use, cost reductions for taxpayers over the current method, cleaner look, fewer instances of animal interference and going GREEN! The City will be sending out an informational mailing late in February and the new automated pick-up trash and recycling bins will be delivered to residents beginning April 5. As a concerned citizen, there are many ways in which you can help this effort. The Recycling Committee is looking for opportunities to present information regarding this program to as many citizens as possible prior to the launch of the program. If you are part of a community organization that has meetings, the committee would like to attend a meeting to present information on the new program to your members. If your club or group is having an event, the committee is available to set up an information table at the event. The committee is also seeking opportunities to give presentations and to set up public informational displays at Franklin businesses.

• 5/02/10 - March for Babies
  In an average week in New Hampshire: 277 babies are born, 29 are born preterm, 19 are born low birth weight, and one baby dies before its first birthday. On Sunday, May 2 the NH Chapter of the March of Dimes will host its Lakes Region March for Babies to support its mission of improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects premature birth and infant mortality. For over 70 years, the March of Dimes has been championing the needs of all moms and babies. But we won't stop until we reach the day we dream of, the day when all babies are born strong and healthy, but we need to walk to get there. Please log onto www.marchforbabies.org to register today. Please contact Meghan Roche at 603-573-9552 or mroche@marchofdimes.com with any questions. Location: Opechee Park N. Main Street Laconia, NH



• 5/02/10 - NH Fiddle Orchestra
  Fiddlers, vocalists, and other strings will bring an eclectic mix of harmonies and arrangements to the stage. This high energy event will feature a program of Celtic, Bluegrass, Swing and other styles of music with a culminating dance.



• 5/07/10 - Middle Marathon
  Sharing the same basic principles of many walkathons, participants (in teams) raise money by soliciting donations from their personal networks. Donors “sponsor” the individual and their team’s participation in this unique event. Donors can pledge online or give money directly to the participant. During the 26.2 hours, The Middle will offer a variety of fun and entertaining activities in the Franklin Opera House. Each team will have a designated “Team Chair” that must be occupied for the duration of the event. All team members are welcome for as much or as little of the 26 hours of fun as they choose, but at least one member of the team must be in the Team Chair at all times. Registering is fast and easy online at www.TheMiddle.DoJiggy.com Your $5 registration fee supports event costs. Questions, or for more information, check out www.TheMiddle.DoJiggy.com, or phone 603-934-1901.



• 5/08/10 - Choose Franklin Community Day
  



• 5/08/10 - Mother's Day Social
  MAMA KICKS back by popular demand Franklin Elks Lodge #1280 Saturday, May 8, 2010 6:30pm Dinner & Music - $20.00 per person $10.00 door charge - does not include dinner Advance tickets only for Dinner & Music Ticket deadline is May 1st For tickets and more information, stop by the Elks Lodge or call 934-9852 Get your tickets early, before they are gone.



• 5/15/10 - Phantom of the Opera Like You've Never Heard It
  For almost twenty years, the three-man ensemble Alloy Orchestra has been working its peculiar magic with silent films, accompanying cinema's almost-forgotten classics with scores performed on an array of musical instruments and found objects. This Alloy experience of the 1925 film The Phantom of the Opera, starring the great Lon Chaney, will feature synthesizer, clarinet, accordion, and glockenspiel--not to mention the odd horseshoe, truck spring and windchime. This group takes what could otherwise be a lost classic film and imbues it with new life, passion and wit.