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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Redstone Quarry Program. Steve Swenson, local granite history enthusiast, will present a slide show and lecture for the North Conway Public Library at 7 p.m. at the Mount Washington Weather Discovery Center on Main Street in North Conway Village (next to Citizens Bank). Parking is available. The program is provided free and open to the public by the North Conway Public Library; donations are gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be served, including coffee and sweets from Frontside Grind. Swenson will follow up the talk with a walking-hiking tour of the former quarry area at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. For more information about the Redstone Quarry program and tour, call the North Conway Library at (603) 356-2961.
Mount Washington Valley Economic Council Annual Meeting And Awards. Mount Washington Valley Economic Council Annual Meeting & Awards, is tonight at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort in North Conway. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 5:45 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. After dinner, there will be a panel discussion and awards. Register online at http://tiny.cc/9u3xkw or contact Betty Newton at 447-6622 or via email at
betty@mwvec.com for registration or more information.
Ossipee Watershed Presentation. The Ossipee Watershed Coalition and the Green Mountain Conservation Group will host a forum on 10 years of water quality data that have been collected in the Ossipee watershed, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Road in Chocorua Village. Research scientists from UNH and Plymouth State University will present analyses of tributary, lake, and lake-sediment data. All are welcome. For more information visit www.gmcg.org or contact Eric Senecal at 539-1859.
Jackson Historical Society. Jackson Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Whitney Center in Jackson. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m., with speaker David Govatski, a naturalist from Jefferson, who will talk on "Feeding Birds in Winter." The illustrated slide program also covers using different types of bird feeders, where to place them and what types of food to stock them with.
Farmers' Table Lunch. The Community School will hold a Farmers' Table lunch at noon, a local foods meal, by donation. The school is located at 1164 Bunker Hill Road, in South Tamworth. Call 323-7000 for information.
'Shake, Rattle and Roll.' Arts in Motion's 20th anniversary celebration: "Shake, Rattle and Roll - A Celebration of Youth!" at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. With a huge cast of local youth, get ready to celebrate, Visit www.artsinmotiontheater.com for more details: Tickets will be sold through Arts in Motion at
info@artsinmotiontheater.com or 786-7235.
'Next to Normal.' M&D Productions is presenting "Next to Normal," a powerfully touching heartfelt musical which mines the humor and pathos of a suburban family grappling with mental illness, at 7:30 p.m. at Your Theatre in North Conway. Mom, Diana, struggles with history of what happened to her soon-to-be 18 year-old son, a husband who has forgotten and daughter who feels ignored. As Diana embarks on yet another round of treatment, family secrets emerge that force audiences to question the very idea of normal. To make a reservation, call 662-7591.
Program On Family Stories: How And Why To Remember Them And Tell Them. Storyteller and historian Jo Rader will present Family Stories: How and Why to Remember Them and Tell Them at 7 p.m. in the John F. Chick Room at the Madison Library. A NH Humanities Council program with storyteller and historian Jo Radner, who will share foolproof ways to mine memories and to interview relatives for meaningful stories. Participants will practice finding, developing, and telling their own tales. Call 367-8545 for more information.
Adult Nature Program. Join Tin Mountain director and forester, Dr. Michael Cline for the Tin Mountain nature course, Timber Cruising on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6 through 9 p.m. at the Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road, and Field Session, Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. on the Bear Paw Lands in Conway. To learn more, visit www.tinmountain.org, or call 447-6991. You can also friend Tin Mountain on Facebook.
Writers' Night. Writers' night at the Effingham Library located at 30 Townhouse Road in Effingham will feature songs, poetry and stories on Thursday evening Nov. 15. Former Portsmouth poet laureate, John Perrault returns to writers' night with a new songs and favorite poems and stories. Perrault will be followed by an open mic opportunity for others to share a piece of original writing or acoustic music (up to five minutes). For more information, contact: Katie McCarthy, 651-9796
katiemccarthy@roadrunner.com or call the Library 539-1537.
Pizza for Fields Fundraiser. Bartlett Recreation will hold a Pizza for Fields Fund-raiser at Shannon Door Pub, 4:30-11 p.m. Bartlett Recreation's Field and Facility fund will received $1 from every pizza sold. Dine in or out. There will also be a Chinese auction of more than 20 items, with an 8 p.m. drawing time.
Rotary Radio Auction. The annual Rotary Radio Auction will be held on the evenings of Nov. 12-15 on WMWV 93.5 FM. Proceeds from the four night auction will support the Rotary Club's many good works. Email
info@northconwayrotary.org for more information.
'Sing and Play the Blues with Willie J. Laws.' Art Council of Tamworth is bringing Texas bluesman Willie J. Laws to Tamworth. He will be at the Tamworth Lyceum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for “Sing and Play the Blues with Willie J. Laws,” a workshop and song circle for musicians of all skill levels and community members of all ages. Bring your instrument, if you play one, come sing, or just listen in. Workshop is free; donations welcome.
Edible Mushroom Talk. Green Mountain Conservation Group will be sponsoring a talk on edible mushrooms at 6 p.m. at the Ossipee Public Library. Green Mountain Conservation Group Youth Coordinator and mushroom enthusiast Stephanie Doyle will go over mushroom basics, discuss the rules of mycophagy, and give some examples of wild edibles. Correctly identifying species is a must if you are collecting for the table. For more information contact Stephanie Doyle at 539-1859 or email
gmcgnh-wqm@roadrunner.com.
Holiday Crafts Workshop. Home Depot in North Conway will hold Ladies night and offer a do-it-herself workshop on holiday crafts 630-8 p.m.
Moose Man Presentation. The Lakes Region Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire will feature a presentation titled "The Moose Man" at 7:30 p.m. at the Loon Center in Moultonborough. Rick Libbey, now commonly known as the Moose Man, has been photographing moose from as close as four feet away for 25 years, using a camera on a monopod in his kayak. 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.
Dickens Village. The Conway Village Congregational Church will hold a Dickens Village holiday fair 4-8 p.m. at the church (the brown church) at 132 Main Street in Conway Village.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Redstone Quarry Walking Tour. Steve Swenson, local granite history enthusiast, will guide a walking-hiking tour of the former Redstone Quarry area at 9:30 a.m. Participants should meet at the triangular park at the entrance to Redstone Village just off Route 302, east of Walmart, at the southern end of the North-South Road. For more information about the Redstone Quarry program and tour, call the North Conway Library at (603) 356-2961.
Zippity Zoo. The North Conway Day Care Center is hosting Zippity Zoo of the W.I.L.D. Center and Zoological Park at 10 a.m. This is a half hours educational program for children ages 3 to 5 years of age. The public is welcome to this half-hour presentation, which includes a visit from three mystery animal guests. The event will be held in the Reverence for Life Building adjacent to the First Church of CHrist on Main Street in North Conway.
Huggins Hospital Aid Sale. Huggins Hospital Aid will hold a fund-raiser sale at the collection center barn on Route 109A at Beck Drive, Wolfeboro, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Items include grandfather clock, nice dining room set, antiques, books, art, collectibles, household, sports, toys, and more. For more information, visit Facebook page Huggins Hospital Street Fair.
'Shake, Rattle and Roll.' Arts in Motion's 20th anniversary celebration: "Shake, Rattle and Roll - A Celebration of Youth!" at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. With a huge cast of local youth, get ready to celebrate, Visit www.artsinmotiontheater.com for more details: Tickets will be sold through Arts in Motion at
info@artsinmotiontheater.com or 786-7235.
'Next to Normal.' M&D Productions is presenting "Next to Normal," a powerfully touching heartfelt musical which mines the humor and pathos of a suburban family grappling with mental illness, at 7:30 p.m. at Your Theatre in North Conway. Mom, Diana, struggles with history of what happened to her soon-to-be 18 year-old son, a husband who has forgotten and daughter who feels ignored. As Diana embarks on yet another round of treatment, family secrets emerge that force audiences to question the very idea of normal. To make a reservation, call 662-7591.
'The White Show' Opening. The Jackson Art Studio and Gallery located at 155 Ridge Road in Jacksonwill present "The White Show" opening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The show is featuring 22 local artists' interpretation of the theme white. In keeping with this theme there will be white wine and white chocolate from the Bavarian Chocolate House. There will also be live music featuring Lauren Houlihan and Rebecca Moore, both music teachers at Josiah Bartlett School. The show is open to the public and will continue on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 17 and 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All work will be for sale. The show is free and open to the public. For more information on "The White Show" contact Melanie Levitt at 387-3463 or visit www.jacksonartnh.com.
Willie J. Laws Workshops and Concert. Art Council of Tamworth is bringing Texas bluesman Willie J. Laws to Tamworth. In the morning, Laws will be at the K.A. Brett School teaching kids in the younger grades about the blues. Interested homeschoolers can contact the school for schedule information at 323-7271. At 2 p.m. at the Brett School, Laws will be joined by his band, with Ephraim Lowell on drums and Malcolm Stuckey on bass, for a presentation/performance, "The History of the Blues in America." The public is welcome. Large group should let the school know in advance. At 7:30 p.m. at The Brass Heart Inn in Chocorua, see the Willie J. Laws Band live in concert, and to participate in ACT's pre-Thanksgiving silent pie auction. Tickets for the Friday evening performance are on sale now on the 2012-2013 events page at artstamworth.org. For more information, and a sneak peak at Laws' great blues, at artstamworth.org, or call 323-0104.
Harvest Supper and Pie Auction. St. Andrew's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, located at 678 Whittier Road in Tamworth (just off of Route 25 West), will its Harvest Supper and Pie Auction annual fundraiser. The supper begins at 6 p.m. and features a hearty homemade beef stew (as well as an alternative for those who don't eat red meat), salad, bread, dessert, and beverages. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine or beer. The auction will begin at 7 p.m., with a chance to view the offerings and pick out favorite pies ahead of time. For more information on this event or the food center, call St. Andrew's office at 323-8515.
Arthur Surrette At Effingham Historical Society. Effingham Historical Society will host guest performer Arthur Surrette at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the socity building, located at 1014 Province Lake Road (Route 153 South) in Center Effingham. Surette will provide an evening of amusing and timely commentary and song with guitar accompaniment on politics and aging. For more information on the society or its programs, call Sheila T. Jones, vice president, at (603) 539-4071. For all other inquiries, call Paul D. Potter, president, at (603) 300-2224.
White Show Opening At Jackson Art Studio. The Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will present "The White Show," opening, 6-8:30 p.m. The show features 22 local artists' interpretation of the theme white. There will be refreshments and live music. The show is open to the public and will continue on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All work will be for sale. For more information on "The White Show", contact Melanie Levitt at 387-3463. The gallery is located at 155 Ridge Rd. in Jackson. It is just off of Route 16, less than a mile North of the Shannon Door Pub. The show is free and open to the public. Find out more on the website at www.jacksonartnh.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Freedom Rings in the Holidays Church Luncheon. The Freedom Rings in the Holidays Church Luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the old town hall next to First Christian Church. The proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the pastor's discretionary fund. The luncheon will feature the famous minestrone soup and corn chowder as well as sandwiches and desserts. Also featured will be a raffle of gift certificates and other items. Tickets may be purchased at the Town Hall Friday evening and beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning. The drawings will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. For more information contact
NancyWogman@aol.com, 539-2783.
Tamworth Farmers' Market. The Tamworth Farmers' Market holds a Thanksgiving Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the K.A. Brett School in Tamworth. For more information call 323-2392 or visit
farmersmarket@sunnyfield.us.
Huggins Hospital Aid Sale. Huggins Hospital Aid will hold a fund-raiser sale at the collection center barn on Route 109A at Beck Drive, Wolfeboro, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Items include grandfather clock, nice dining room set, antiques, books, art, collectibles, household, sports, toys, and more. For more information, visit Facebook page Huggins Hospital Street Fair.
'Shake, Rattle and Roll.' Arts in Motion's 20th anniversary celebration: "Shake, Rattle and Roll - A Celebration of Youth!" at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 1 and 7 p.m. With a huge cast of local youth, get ready to celebrate, Visit www.artsinmotiontheater.com for more details: Tickets will be sold through Arts in Motion at
info@artsinmotiontheater.com or 786-7235.
'Next to Normal.' M&D Productions is presenting "Next to Normal," a powerfully touching heartfelt musical which mines the humor and pathos of a suburban family grappling with mental illness, at 7:30 p.m. at Your Theatre in North Conway. Mom, Diana, struggles with history of what happened to her soon-to-be 18 year-old son, a husband who has forgotten and daughter who feels ignored. As Diana embarks on yet another round of treatment, family secrets emerge that force audiences to question the very idea of normal. To make a reservation, call 662-7591.
Winter Craft Faire. There will be a winter craft faire at White Mountain Waldorf School from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. The craft faire is a true product of the families and friends of the Waldorf School without whose hard work and talent the event would not be possible. From its planning and preparation, to its festive culmination, the winter faire celebrates much of what makes the White Mountain Waldorf School so special. Call 447-3168 or e-mail
info@whitemountainwaldorf.org for more information.
Snow Dance At Black Mountain. Black Mountain and the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a snow dance, and are inviting one and all to join fellow dancers and pay homage to the snow spirits on today at the mountain, 4-8 p.m. Join Black Mountain's professional snow dancer, Carlene Sullivan from Symmetree Yoga in a tribute to the snow gods. There will be live music by the Revtones, dancing, bonfire and food and drink available in the Lostbo Pub. For more information, visit the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce events calendar.
New Suncook PTA Auction. The New Suncook PTA Annual Auction is tonight. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and the auction will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Come early for a preview of items ranging from restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets, children's bicycles, gym memberships, attraction tickets, passes to ski resorts and an autographed baseball by Kevin Youkilis to name a few.
Craft Fair. North Country Dental's sixth annual fall craft fair is from 9 a.m. to 2: p.m. at the Ed Fenn Elementary School in Gorham. The North Country Dental Fall Craft Fair is a charitable event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event is open to the public. A variety of goods by local crafters will be for sale. Food and beverages will also be available. For more information, visit www.northcountrydental.com/relay.
Bean Supper. There will be a bean supper at the Moultonville Methodist Church, at 96 Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee, with seatings at 5 and 5:45 p.m., to benefit the church oil fund.
Author Theodore Sares Book Signing Event. Author Theodore Sares will be at The Met in North Conway from 1 to 3 p.m. Sares, a resident of North Conway will be available to sign copies of his book, "Shattered," a collection of true-crime essays.
Conway Contra Dance. The next dance in the Conway Contra Dance series will be held in the lovely hall at Tin Mountain on Bald Hill Road in Albany. There will be a potluck supper starting at 6:30 p.m., with the dance starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. and running through 9:30 p.m. Music will be by Zythyra Austen and Beverly Woods both calling and playing. This special dance is family friendly and comfortable for the new or novice dancer.
All dances will be taught. It's sure to be equally enjoyable for the experienced fan. Sit-in acoustic musicians are welcome.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
'Next to Normal.' M&D Productions is presenting "Next to Normal," a powerfully touching heartfelt musical which mines the humor and pathos of a suburban family grappling with mental illness, at 7:30 p.m. at Your Theatre in North Conway. Mom, Diana, struggles with history of what happened to her soon-to-be 18 year-old son, a husband who has forgotten and daughter who feels ignored. As Diana embarks on yet another round of treatment, family secrets emerge that force audiences to question the very idea of normal. To make a reservation, call 662-7591.
Craft Fair. The Fryeburg Academy Teachers' Association will hold its annual craft fair at the Wadsworth Arena in Fryeburg from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last year for the 37th annual Fryeburg Academy Teachers' Association Craft Fair, more than 40 crafters participated.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Memorial Hospital Community Information Meeting.Memorial Hospital is holding a community information meeting to talk about about the hospital's recently announced decision to pursue membership in the MaineHealth system, 5;30-7 p.m. at The Red Jacket Motor Inn in North Conway. Patients of Memorial Hospital and members of the Mount Washington Valley community are encouraged to attend. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit health care system based in Portland. Its members include Maine Medical Center and 11 other hospitals and health-related organizations in Maine. Hospital Board of Trustees Chair Gene Bergoffen and CEO Scott McKinnon will briefly outline details of the potential partnership with MaineHealth and what it means for Memorial and health care in the Mt. Washington Valley. They will then answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is appreciated but not required. To register visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/MemorialHospitalNH. For more information call Becky Adams at 356-5461 x2111 or email
badams@memorialhospitalnh.org.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Fryeburg Business Association Meeting. The Fryeburg Business Association membership meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, in the meeting room upstairs in the main gate building. All are welcome; you do not have to be a member to attend. The guest speaker is Mike Corthell; his topic: "Using Social Media to Enhance Your Business."
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22
FRIDAY, NOVEMER 23
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Public Potluck and Bonfire. Potluck dinners at Jackson Ski Touring Foundation are a long tradition of social gathering and great food. This first potluck of the season will be preceded by a sacrificial "burning of the skis" bonfire and snow dance! Olympian Charlie Kellogg has donated a pair of his skis used in the 1964 Military World Championships. Bids to save the skis, and raise money for the nonprofit, have been ongoing throughout November. Come find out if the Snow Deity will be appeased! Bonfire starts at 5:30 p.m. Potluck starts with appetizers at 6 p.m. People are asked to bring a dish to feed six to eight people and settings for their party. To confirm email
raetha@jacksonxc.org or call 383-9355 or visit www.jacksonxc.org.
Give Thanks Feast. The Community School will hold its Give Thanks Feast at noon, a local foods meal with friends and neighbors at the school, located at 1164 Bunker Hill Road, in South Tamworth. Call 323-7000 for reservations.
"Star in the East" Craft Fair. The Pythagorean Chapter 169, Order of the Eastern Star, in Fryeburg, will hold its annual craft fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Portland Street. Listen to carols as you shop and enjoy the wonderful aromas of Christmas. There will be wreaths, baked goods, ornaments, hand made crafts, a white elephant table and much more.
Christmas Craft Fair. The 12th annual Christmas Craft Fair, will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Carroll Town Hall gymnasium, in Twin Mountain, The fair benefits the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Historical Society. Free admission. Call 846-5434 for more information.
Snowflake Festival. Celebrate the holidays in Schouler Park in North Conway Village with the Snowflake Festival
3-7 p.m. at Norcross Circle Shops; Schouler Park Skating Rink Ribbon Cutting at 4 p.m. and Schouler Park Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. M&D Productions will be perform a scene from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" and will lead the onlookers in Caroling.
Great Glen Craft Fair. The 12th Annual Great Glen Craft Fair will be held at the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center lodge on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch on Saturday, November 24 from 9am to 3pm. More than 30 talented crafters and artisans will be on site with their diverse array of handmade offerings. Also included in the day will be a bake sale and a benefit raffle which will support the Great Glen Trails Bill Koch Youth Ski League. Admission to the Great Glen Craft Fair is free and the Glen View Café will be open for lunch. For more information about the Great Glen Craft Fair call Mike Lane at Great Glen Trails at 466-2333 or online at www.greatglentrails.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Breakfast with Santa. The Masonic Temple in North Conway will hold a Breakfast with Santa-, 8-11 a.m., with a buffet breakfast, photo with Santa, gift and candy cane, and raffle. Accepting donations at the door. All proceeds benefit Bartlett Recreation Scholarship Fund.
