Events Calendar

• 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.



• Business Outreach Session to connect NH businesses with state leaders and state services
  "These outreach sessions give businesses an opportunity to hear directly from state agency leaders, and have their questions about state services answered directly by state agency heads," said Gov. John Lynch whose office announced the Business Outreach program which will be held at the Lakes Region Community College at 7:30 a.m. "Through these sessions, business leaders get a better understanding of the services available to them and how we can better help them and their businesses." The two-hour session will feature presentations by state agency leaders, and will provide business leaders the opportunity to meet directly with state agency heads. It will also give business leaders the chance to network with other New Hampshire businesses. The commissioner of the departments of Employment Security, Resources and Economic Development, Labor, Insurance, Environmental Services, Administrative Services and Revenue Administration, and officials from the Community College System of New Hampshire will present overviews of their departments and the types of business services they provide.



• Family Fun Nite at the Whole Village Family Resource Center Stress Buster
  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!!



• Guitar Hero 5
  Teens in grades 6-12 can get together and play the latest version of GH!



• Margaritaville in Meredith
  "Margaritaville in Meredith " to be held on Friday evening, April 16 , is open to the public and will feature culinary delights a la Caribbean style as well as, margarita tastings, the Pirate's Treasure Raffle and dancing to the music of Annie and the Orphans. Sponsored by the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce, "Margaritaville" will be held at Church Landing beginning at 6 p.m. and will provide an opportunity for those in the area to come together for an evening of fun before the start of the busy summer season. Chamber President Bill Blanchette reports that the committee has been hard at work throughout the winter to put together this fun-filled event. Throughout the evening, the silent auction will be open for bidding and chamber organizers report thatthe donations from the business community to the auction are not only numerous but of a high quality. Included in the silent auction are golf certificates to area golf courses, ski passes for next season to several New Hampshire ski area, and several weekend getaways to New Hampshire resorts. President Blanchette said the auction will also feature high quality items donated by local retailers and gift certificates to area restaurants. Those planning to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets early as last year's event was a sellout and there are a limited number of tickets available. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased at the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce office located at 272 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith.



• Newfound School & Community Musical
  Newfound Regional High School's 29th Annual School and Community Musical, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat', takes place Friday April 16th and Saturday April 17th at 7:30pm at the Newfound Regional High School Theater Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. For more information, call 744-6006, ext 125.



• Paul Smith School Kindergarten Enrollment
  Please call the school (934-4144) to make an appointment to bring your future kindergartner in to find out about the program. Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2010.



• Progressive Dinner Presented by the Franklin Area Veteran's Council
  The Veterans Council's First Progressive Dinner 4 PM - Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar at Mojalaki Golf Club 5:30 PM - Roast Pork and stuffed chicken breast dinner at the Elks Lodge 7 PM - Dessert and "A Good Ol' Burlesque Show" at The Middle Tickets $30 each are available for purchase at the Franklin Opera House through April 14, 2010.



• Resting Easy: Sleep Disorders and Treatment Options
  Speaker: Dr. Michelle Gaier-Rush Presentation on sleep disorders and treatment options. Topics will include sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and insomnia. Free.



• 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!!



• The Inner Wealth Initiative
  For educators, school administrators, mental health counselors and providers, parents, child care providers, court liaisons, and others who want to know how to energize positive behaviors in children/students. Children need to feel stronger on the inside to be successful and productive in today's world. Traditional approaches often fall short of promoting the higher level of inner strength. We feel it is time and essential for children to successfully handle the growing levels of stress and pressure they frequently face. When children are led to feeling successful and great on the inside they begin to think from a focal point of success and begin to act-out GREATNESS. The Inner Wealth Initiative, created by Tom Grove and Howard Glasser brings forth a detailed view of how the Nurtured Heart Approach has turned the corner in bringing educators not only a method that works but that brings forth the greatness in every child, even the most challenging children in the classroom. Presenter: Dorothy Derapelian, LCMHC. Location: Pheasant Ridge Country Club, Gilford, NH. Cost: $129 includes continental breakfast, lunch, the book, and materials. Certificate of attendance will be issued to each participant. CEU's from NASW will be issued. Brought to you in partnership with Advanced Community Education, Gilford, NH. Visit www.advancedcommunityed.com for more information. Our children are worthy of our investment of our time and energy to learn strategies to effectively raise our children.



• The Path to Kindergarten-Making Every Step Count: A School Readiness Workshop
  Success in school begins before a child ever enters a classroom. In order for the children of Belknap County to enter our schools ready to learn, we need to make certain that families, schools and communities provide infants, toddlers, and preschool children with the opportunity for physical, social, emotional, language, literacy, and cognitive development. As residents and professionals of Belknap County we need to do our part to ensure that all children are exposed to enriching and educational activities at an early age. Gain a better understanding of the concepts and indicators of "school readiness" by hearing about Boston's "Thrive in 5" project, a city-wide movement to work in new ways, across traditional sectors and systems, to more effectively and efficiently support the healthy development and school readiness of children. Hear from local school and early learning professionals about efforts and concerns that pertain specifically to the school readiness of children in Belknap County. Fee: $10.00* (checks made payable to LRCS) by April 1, 2010 to The Family Resource Center, 635 Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. *Scholarhsips are available. Please do not hesitate to contact Shannon for more information. The Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire, Inter-Lakes School District, and Laconia School District, in partnership with Lakes Region United Way, invite you to participate in a daylong workshop on school readiness.