Saturday, AUGUST 10
Art in the Park. Art in the Park will be held in Schouler Park, sponsored by the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association to bring up to 60 artisans and artists with their work to the Mount Washington Valley. For more information contactLaura@mwvarts.org , visit the website www.mwvarts.org or stop by the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association office at 16 Norcross Place Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art in the Park. Art in the Park will be held in Schouler Park, sponsored by the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association to bring up to 60 artisans and artists with their work to the Mount Washington Valley. For more information contactLaura@mwvarts.org , visit the website www.mwvarts.org or stop by the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association office at 16 Norcross Place Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Silver Lake Railroad. Silver Lake Railroad Trains depart Silver Lake Depot Fridays in August at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday departures are 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2, 3 p.m.. As always, the 55-minute train rides are by donation. Silver Lake Railroad is located on Route 113 in Silver Lake. Visit us www.silverlakerailroad.com for more information.
Freedom Old Home Week. Freedom Old Home week continues today with: 7-7:30 a.m., annual Old Home Week 5K Road Race registration and sign-in; 8 a.m., race begins for walkers; 8:30 a.m., race begins for runners; 9:15 a.m., free kids fun run (around ball field and back to school yard); 10 a.m.-1 p.m., friends of the library book and bake sale at the library; 5 p.m., fireman’s lobster supper, town hall. Contact the Freedom Fire Department for tickets at 539-4261.
Forests for the People: The Story of America's Eastern National Forests. In Forests for the People: The Story of America's Eastern National Forests, writer Christopher Johnson and forester David Govatski team up to tell the story of the history of that landmark legislation and its successors, how it paved the way for the survival of eastern forests, and the lessons it offers for those looking to preserve the future of these important natural resources. Coupled with current narratives detailing how forest managers from across the region are meeting the challenges of the twenty-first century, this new book offers insight into both the past and the future of eastern forests. Join David Govatski for a presentation on this recent publication at 8 p.m. at the Appalachian Mountain Club Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. . For more information contact the AMC at (603) 466-2727.
Home Food Preservation Workshop. UNH Cooperative Extension will give a home food preservation workshop on Aug. 10, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the UNH Cooperative Extension office, 73 Main Street, Conway to help people learn about preserving homegrown food and find out about the latest methods and recipes. Pre-registration is required: Contact Betty Lou Canty at 603-447-3834 or email her at BettyLou.Canty@unh.edu. Registration fee: $5 per person, pay at the door.
Greater Lovell Land Trust Hike. The Greater Lovell Land Trust will lead a hike, 1-3 p.m. at the Chip Stockford Reserve. Meet at the trailhead off Ladies Delight Road in Lovell, Maine. The Chip Stockford Reserve offers a unique glimpse into the geological and cultural history of the region, with its exposed bedrock, foundations and stonewalls. Plus, it is right around the corner from a great ice cream shop. So, join us for the annual meeting, stay for the walk and top of the day with a tasty treat. Activity level: Gentle with limited elevation change and relatively even terrain. For more information call the Greater Lovell Land Trust at 925-1056 or email: info@gllt.org or www.gllt.org.
'Much Ado About Nothing.' Advice to the Players presents Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at 2 p.m. Aug. 9-11 and 15-18 on the Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage. There will also be a performance Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sandwich Town Hall Theatre. Visit http://artstamworth.org for more information.
Arts and Craft Fair. There will be an arts and craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bradley Park on Main Street in Fryeburg to benefit the Church of the New Jerusalm. In the event of rain the fair will be held at the Fryeburg Fair Crafts Pavillion.
Contra Dance. The Tamworth Outing Club is sponsoring contra dances at the Tamworth Town House every Saturday evening this summer. The time is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The club is enthusiastic about having families and children are welcome. The rate for a family is $15; adults $7. People are asked to bring snacks to share. Call Helen Steele at 323-8687 for inspiration and details. Music will be provided by the following performers this month: Dudley and Jackie Laufman Aug. 3 and 24; Puckerbrush Aug. 10; Frank Woodward and New Boston Fancy Aug. 17; and Eric Rollnick Aug. 31.
Yard Sale. There will be a yard sale to benefit the Church of the New Jerusalem, at 9 a.m. at 12 Oxford Street in Fryeburg.
Black Eagle Jazz Band. The Black Eagle Jazz Band will perform at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg, Maine at 7:30 p.m. The Black Eagle Jazz Band has been playing traditional jazz for more than 40 years, and are still going strong. For more information call the box office at (207) 935-9232 or visit www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac.
Tamworth Farmers' Market. The Tamworth Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the summer, through October, rain or shine, in front of the Unitarian Church on Main Street in Tamworth Village. For more information call 323-2392 or visit farmersmarket@sunnyfield.us.
Jackson Farmers' Market. The Jackson Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from now through Columbus Day, rain or shine, next to Snowflake Inn Field Jackson Village. For more information call (603) 986-5622.
Introduction to the Night Sky: Myth, Science, and Observation. Matt Krug gives an interactive exploration of the night sky at 7 p.m. at the Dolly Copp Campground (rain or shine). For more information call the Androscoggin Ranger Station at (603) 466-2713.
Ossipee Farmer's Market. The Ossipee Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7 to Sept. 1, at 755 Route 16, Ossipee, near the junction of Routes 16 and 28. For details visit the website at ossipeemainstreet.org.
Wakefield Marketplace. The Wakefield Marketplace is open at the intersection of Route 16 and Wakefield Road in New Hampshire every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine through Oct. 6. Visit www.wakefieldmarketplace.com for more information.
Cemetery Program. See the fascinating things our old cemeteries can teach us at a program of the Hiram Historical Society at 1 p.m. Following refreshments at 2 p.m., there will be a hands-on workshop to restore gravestones in the Hiram Village Cemetery. Participants should dress for dirty work and bring gloves. For more information call (207) 625-4762.
Greater Lovell Land Trust Hike. The Greater Lovell Land Trust will lead a hike, 1-3 p.m. at the Chip Stockford Reserve. Meet at the trailhead off Ladies Delight Road in Lovell, Maine. The Chip Stockford Reserve offers a unique glimpse into the geological and cultural history of the region, with its exposed bedrock, foundations and stonewalls. Plus, it is right around the corner from a great ice cream shop. So, join us for the annual meeting, stay for the walk and top of the day with a tasty treat. Activity level: Gentle with limited elevation change and relatively even terrain. For more information call the Greater Lovell Land Trust at 925-1056 or email: info@gllt.org or www.gllt.org.
'Much Ado About Nothing.' Advice to the Players presents Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at 2 p.m. Aug. 9-11 and 15-18 on the Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage. There will also be a performance Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sandwich Town Hall Theatre. Visit http://artstamworth.org for more information.
Arts and Craft Fair. There will be an arts and craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bradley Park on Main Street in Fryeburg to benefit the Church of the New Jerusalm. In the event of rain the fair will be held at the Fryeburg Fair Crafts Pavillion.
Contra Dance. The Tamworth Outing Club is sponsoring contra dances at the Tamworth Town House every Saturday evening this summer. The time is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The club is enthusiastic about having families and children are welcome. The rate for a family is $15; adults $7. People are asked to bring snacks to share. Call Helen Steele at 323-8687 for inspiration and details. Music will be provided by the following performers this month: Dudley and Jackie Laufman Aug. 3 and 24; Puckerbrush Aug. 10; Frank Woodward and New Boston Fancy Aug. 17; and Eric Rollnick Aug. 31.
Yard Sale. There will be a yard sale to benefit the Church of the New Jerusalem, at 9 a.m. at 12 Oxford Street in Fryeburg.
Black Eagle Jazz Band. The Black Eagle Jazz Band will perform at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg, Maine at 7:30 p.m. The Black Eagle Jazz Band has been playing traditional jazz for more than 40 years, and are still going strong. For more information call the box office at (207) 935-9232 or visit www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac.
Tamworth Farmers' Market. The Tamworth Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the summer, through October, rain or shine, in front of the Unitarian Church on Main Street in Tamworth Village. For more information call 323-2392 or visit farmersmarket@sunnyfield.us.
Jackson Farmers' Market. The Jackson Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from now through Columbus Day, rain or shine, next to Snowflake Inn Field Jackson Village. For more information call (603) 986-5622.
Introduction to the Night Sky: Myth, Science, and Observation. Matt Krug gives an interactive exploration of the night sky at 7 p.m. at the Dolly Copp Campground (rain or shine). For more information call the Androscoggin Ranger Station at (603) 466-2713.
Ossipee Farmer's Market. The Ossipee Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7 to Sept. 1, at 755 Route 16, Ossipee, near the junction of Routes 16 and 28. For details visit the website at ossipeemainstreet.org.
Wakefield Marketplace. The Wakefield Marketplace is open at the intersection of Route 16 and Wakefield Road in New Hampshire every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine through Oct. 6. Visit www.wakefieldmarketplace.com for more information.
Cemetery Program. See the fascinating things our old cemeteries can teach us at a program of the Hiram Historical Society at 1 p.m. Following refreshments at 2 p.m., there will be a hands-on workshop to restore gravestones in the Hiram Village Cemetery. Participants should dress for dirty work and bring gloves. For more information call (207) 625-4762.
'The Hobbit.' Arts in Motion Theater Company is presenting "The Hobbit," an adventurous, family-friendly coming-of-age tale, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved and paid for in advance by calling 356-0110. For more information visit www.artsinmotiontheater.com.
'Steel Magnolias.' The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth presents "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling at 2 and 8 p.m. Laughter, pathos, friendship and new hairdos bond a group of women as strong as steel, as fragrant as southern magnolias. For more information or to make reservations call 323-8500.
Phill Allard Art Show. The Gatehouse Gallery at 214 Page Hill Road in Tamworth will be hosting an event to showcase Phill Allard's art entitled "Come See Joy" from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be live entertainment, food, amazing art for sale and a chance to meet the artist himself. More of his art can be seen at www.facebook.com/#!/phillip.allard?fref=ts.
Phill Allard Art Show. The Gatehouse Gallery at 214 Page Hill Road in Tamworth will be hosting an event to showcase Phill Allard's art entitled "Come See Joy" from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be live entertainment, food, amazing art for sale and a chance to meet the artist himself. More of his art can be seen at www.facebook.com/#!/phillip.allard?fref=ts.
Madison Old Home Week. Madison Old Home Week continues with a free yoga class at 8:30 a.m. at Madison Elementary School. For more information call 367-9911. There will two kayaking events: a poker run and separate time course from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information call Ron/Kim Force at 367-4643. There will be train rides from 12 to 3 p.m. at Silver Lake Railroad Company. A corn husking contest will be at the edge of Silver Lake at 1 p.m. The Historical Society Museum will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be cardboard boat races at 4 p.m. Pick up directions and information at the post office. There is a $5 entry fee. There will be a bean hole supper at the foot of Silver Lake at 5 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under 6.
Family Movie Matinee. The Effingham Public Library summer reading program continues with a family movie matinee at 12:30 p.m. Today’s movie is one of the few animated features that is “hilariously great entertainment for kids, and absolutely engaging entertainment for adults.” Featuring the voice talent of George Clooney and Meryl Streep, this film is rated PG. Free popcorn. For more information call 539-1537. The library is located at 30 Town House Road just off Route 153.
Chicken Barbecue. The Saco valley fire dept. will be having their annual chicken barbecue at the Saco Valley Fire Station, Route 113 in North Fryeburg from 1 to 6 p.m. Food served is a large half chicken grilled with a secret marinade, homemade Maine-grown potato salad, local grown sweet corn, fresh dinner roll and a choice o homemade desserts with a soft drink or water for $10. There will also be large amount of local items are being raffled off to support this volunteer department. Dennis and Davey will be performing from 1 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcomed to attend.
Brownfield Day. Brownfield Day at the Brownfield Community Center is from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Happenings include: car show, parade, pie eating contest, firemen's muster, cow chip bingo, bonfire, horseshoes, vendors, crafters, inflatables in kiddie land, beer tent, music with DJ Johnny V and band Roundabout and tons of yummy food.
Summer Theater Camp Performance. Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road in Lovell presents the summer theater camps' selections from "Mary Poppins" at 2 p.m. Refreshments provided. Free, but donations accepted. Sponsored by the Sear Family Foundation.
Brownfield Day. Brownfield Day at the Brownfield Community Center is from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Happenings include: car show, parade, pie eating contest, firemen's muster, cow chip bingo, bonfire, horseshoes, vendors, crafters, inflatables in kiddie land, beer tent, music with DJ Johnny V and band Roundabout and tons of yummy food.
Summer Theater Camp Performance. Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road in Lovell presents the summer theater camps' selections from "Mary Poppins" at 2 p.m. Refreshments provided. Free, but donations accepted. Sponsored by the Sear Family Foundation.
Get Wild. Ossipee Conservation Commission is sponsoring a fishing day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sumner Brook Farm. Kids catch their first fish free. Snack and refreshments will be provided. A display of two moose with locked horns will be on display. Sumner Brook Farm is at 277 Route 16, Ossipee. For more information, call (603) 264-9700.
