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EVENTS BULLETIN – December 10-17, 2009 OnLine Holiday Auction Great Waters Music Festival through December 15, 2009 The annual Great Waters Music Festival Online Holiday Auction offers you a new way to shop for the holidays and take advantage of great deals on items such as household goods, vacation packages, jewelry, sporting event tickets and gift baskets. At the same time, you'll be supporting the Festival as we plan for an outstanding 2010 music program for your enjoyment! So what are you waiting for?...Bid now! http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Browse.action?auctionId=100096970 Holiday Shopping at the Howling Coyote Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ 23 Science Center Road. Holderness, NH December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19 The Howling Coyote Gift Shop will have NINE special Holiday shopping days in December. We have spectacular gift ideas for all ages. Go to our website to download a special 10% discount coupon, good through December 31, 2009 (members receive an additional 10% discount). And, there will be a special, free live animal presentation at 12 p.m. (click for schedule) on each of these dates as well. If you can’t join us on those days, please call ahead and on most days (not weekends) we can open the gift shop for you. 603‐968‐7194 http://www.nhnature.org/Calendar/hc_holiday_sale.html Homeschool Programs Thursday, December 10, 2009 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ 23 Science Center Road Holderness, NH Every second Thursday of each month through April 8, 2010 10‐11:30 a.m This year we will be offering two different programs. For more information click below for the program that is appropriate for your student/child's age. Be A Scientist! Ages 7‐10 Using Our Five Senses Ages 4‐6 603‐968‐7194 www.nhnature.org/Calendar/homeschool_2010.html Storytelling Dinners 22nd Season Thursday, December 10, 2009 Corner House Inn ‐ Main Street, Center Sandwich NH Each storytelling season begins the Thursday before Halloween, and continues every Thursday evening (except holidays) through the end of May. Storytelling Dinners begin at 6:30 pm. The cost is $19.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and includes salad, entrée, glass of wine, dessert, and coffee. For more information regarding the program contact Don Brown at the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich, NH. The phone number is 284‐6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery Pre Holiday Specials 135 Main Street, No Woodstock, 603‐745‐3951 www.WoodsotckInnNH.com Penney On the Tracks ‐ Woodstock Station Buy One meal for full price and receive the second for a food item or 2 dollar donation to the Lincoln Woodstock Food Pantry Clement Room Buy one meal for full price and receive the second for 2 food items or a 4 dollar donation to the Lincoln Woodstock Food Pantry Some Restrictions apply. Download the coupon you need at www.WoodstockInnNH.com The Woodstock Station's Famous Made from Scratch Turkey Dinner 5.99 Sunday – Thursday non Holiday at 5 Pm Nightly 10/25‐12/17 Tuesdays Mexican Specials Night 10/25‐12/17 Wednesdays Burger and Brew Night. ‐ Half Price plain basic Burgers and mug club prices in the whole restaurant or Burger and a brew for 7.99 10/25‐12/17 Gift Card Special ‐ Thanksgiving Thru December 15, Buy 50 get 5‐dollar card free.
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Buy One Give One Thursday, December 10, 2009 Polar Caves Park ‐ Rumney NH 03266 Polar Caves ‐ Buy One Give One 2010 Season Pass Holiday offer! For every 2010 Season pass purchased now through Jan. 2nd and we will donate one to your favorite charity or organization. More information can be found on our website. http://www.polarcaves.com/index/VIP Holiday Concert Thursday, December 10, 2009 Our Lady of the Lakes Church ‐ 50 Washington St, Lakeport NH 03246 7:30pm ‐ Holiday concert by the Pemigewasset Choral Society www.pemichoral.org Holiday Concert Friday, December 11, 2009, 7:30pm St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church ‐ Franklin Holiday concert by the Pemigewasset Choral Society www.pemichoral.org Holiday Concert "In Dulci Jubilo" December 13 2009 PSU Hanaway Theatre Silver Cultural Center ‐ 17 High St Plymouth, NH 03264 The Pemigewasset Choral Society performs its annual holiday concert in the Hanaway Theatre at Plymouth State University campus on Sunday, December 13th at 3:00 PM. Tickets are required at $10.00 each for the Plymouth performance and may be purchased in advanced through the PSU Silver Center Box Office or by calling 535‐ARTS. Discount rates are available for seniors, students and groups. http://www.plymouth.edu/silver Fratello's Entertainment Fratello's ‐ 799 Union Ave. Laconia NH Live piano in the dining room Tuesday‐Thursday 6:00pm‐9:00pm. 603‐528‐2022 www.fratellos.com Live Music Wednesdays and Thursdays Cactus Jack's ‐ 1182 Union Avenue, Laconia NH Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes Wild West Sliders for $4.99, the Mexican Fiesta for $9.99, and half price on all appetizers from 9pm to closing. Entertainment is free. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. 603‐ 528‐7800 www.go2cjs.com Charlotte's Web The Winnipesaukee Playhouse ‐ Intersection of Rt. 11B/3 Alpenrose Plaza, Laconia, NH 03247 December 11‐13 Charlotte's Web Based on the E.B. White classic! Youth Ensemble, ages 8‐12 603‐366‐7377 www.winniplayhouse.com Super Stellar Friday: “Teen Night: Discovering New Worlds” Friday, December 11, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301 7pm ‐ Are there other Earth‐like planets out there? It seems that almost every day we are discovering another planet around a distant star. What are they like? Take a journey through space in the planetarium theater as we take a look at where these new worlds are located, discuss how we find them, and “fly” to a couple of other planetary systems. Pizza and soda provided at no extra charge. $7 per teen (ages 13‐19). Please pick up teen by 8:45 PM if they don't drive. (603) 271‐7827 www.starhop.com AAA/CAA members always save more at Tanger Outlets. Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, NH 03276 Offer Valid Every Day ‐ year‐round Simply show your membership card at any Tanger Outlet Center customer service center or management office nationwide and receive an EXCLUSIVE savings book worth hundreds in bonus discounts from participating Tanger stores. 603.286.7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
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Live Music Giuseppe's Pizzeria ‐ Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3, Meredith NH 03253 Live music 7 nights a week. www.giuseppesnh.com (603)279‐3313 Big Little Christmas party Friday, December 11, 2009 Wolfeboro Inn Winnipesaukee Ballroom ‐ 90 North Main Street Wolfeboro,, NH 03894 6pm ‐ The Holiday Party everyone can join! Small business groups, groups of families or friends The Wolfeboro Inn will be completely decorated, we will do the cooking, cleaning and supply the entertainment! Only $40 per person for an evening of fun! Call our Sales office....603 569 3016 ask for Lucy 603 569 3016 www.wolfboroinn.com Hot Damn Friday, December 11, 2009 The Woodstock Station ‐ The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery 135 Main Street North Woodstock NH 032 Friday and Saturday 12/11 and 12/12 at 9pm Rock and Roll Covers. 603‐745‐3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Live Music Friday, December 11, 2009 9:00 PM ~ 11:30 PM Patrick's Pub & Eatery 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 Coyote Capers Saturday, December 12, 2009 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ 23 Science Center Road Holderness, NH 03245 Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:00 a.m. ‐ 11:30 a.m. Ages 6+ Are “wily coyotes” really that clever? Why do they howl and where do they live? The eastern coyote is a relative newcomer to New Hampshire so we will explore some of the mysteries about them. Join us to learn about coyotes with lots of information, story‐telling, and a visit with our new one‐year old coyote. Cost: $7/member; $9/nonmember 603‐968‐7194 www.nhnature.org Curious George Sees Stars Saturday, December 12, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301 7pm ‐ The Rey Center Brookside Room in Waterville Valley's Town Square will once again be holding a North Country Skywatch! Find out what’s visible this month with an indoor presentation of the night sky. Then head outside, weather permitting, and explore the stars, constellations, planets, galaxies and more with the aid of a telescope. $10 Individual, $15 Couple, $20 Family, FREE for Discovery Center and Curious George Cottage members. Pay at the Rey Center. Recommended for ages 8+, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. (603) 271‐7827 www.starhop.com Santa's Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM Grappone Conference Center ‐ 70 Constitution Ave, Concord NH For more information (603) 528‐4014 www.joycescraftshows.com NH Made Artisan Fair Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Bishop Brady High School ‐ Concord NH Bishop Brady High School, Class of 2013 is hosting their Fifth Annual NH Made Artisan Fair on December 12, 2009 from 9‐2 pm. The holiday fair will coincide with the InterAct’s Children’s Fair, where young children have the opportunity to shop for their parents with the help of “elves”, while their parents enjoy shopping among the finest NH crafters. NH Made members are asked to contact us as soon as possible. Free admission and parking for all. For more information, you may contact Bishopbradyfair@yahoo.com or call 603‐435‐6741.
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4th Annual Yuletide Crafters' Open House Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM Six Chimneys & A Dream B&B ‐ 5 S. Mayhew Tpke. Hebron, NH, 03241 Crafters set up throughout the common rooms and the guestrooms of the B&B, and we also have hot beverages and baked goods for sale in the dining room. Six Chimneys & A Dream was built in 1791 and was a stagecoach stop and tavern through much of the 1800's so it is a unique venue for the show. We also have a seasonal gift shop, also open by appointment, called A Dream Within A Dream that has the work of about 12 artisans in it. Visitors to the open house will get to see a wide range of work including baby quilts, tablerunners, and wallhangings, a variety of jewelry (4 different artists), notecards in watercolors and oils, matted photographs, hand painted T‐shirts and totes, hand painted pots, cross‐stitched seasonal decorations, hand‐ cranked wool socks, maple syrup products, decorative serving pieces made from antique silver, natural body scrubs, knit and crocheted baby items, stenciled sled decorations, hand sewn dolls and booties, felted wool purses, artist conks, and wildlife... Cookies & Snow Saturday, December 12, 2009 Waterville Valley Town Square ‐ 6 Village Road, Waterville Valley, NH, 03215 Cookies baked fresh from local restaurants are distributed around the Town Square shops. Participants stroll through and redeem a coupon for a different cookie at each place, then get to vote for their favorite. Other festivities planned for the day include a coffee tasting, Candy Cottage workshop, holiday ice‐skating party (free admission!), ornament making, Santa reading a children's story, and balloon creations. 603‐236‐8175 www.waterville.com Hot Damn Saturday, December 12, 2009 The Woodstock Station ‐ The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery 135 Main Street North Woodstock NH 032 Friday and Saturday 12/11 and 12/12 at 9pm Rock and Roll Covers. 603‐745‐3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Santa Train Saturday, December 12, 2009 1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM The Hobo Railroad ‐ 64 Railroad St. Lincoln, NH 03251 Saturdays and Sundays, Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 1:00pm Santa is onboard to visit your family and has a gift for each child. $15.00 per person Children 2 and under‐Free Price includes cookies and hot chocolate. 603‐745‐2135 www.santatrains.com Christmas at Canterbury Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH A Christmas celebration of a simpler era, Shaker style. Canterbury Shaker Village will be lit up and decorated for the season. Enjoy a candlelight stroll and horse drawn sleigh or wagon rides. Enjoy musical performers including Harvey Reid and The Purple Finches. See a 19th Century Magic Show, a puppet show. See traditional crafts demonstrations. Visit the Gingerbread house showcase. Hot beverages and food available for purchase in the Shaker Box Lunch and Farm stand and at The Shaker Table Restaurant. 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. Silver Bells Craft Fair Saturday, December 12, 2009 Grappone Conference Center, Concord 9am to 3pm ‐ beautiful arts, crafts, seasonal florals, jewelry, folk art, & gourmet foods, etc. ‐ Free Admission ‐ Info Joyce 603‐ 528‐4014 Preview www.joycescraftshows.com EDWARDS STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS JUBILEE Saturday, December 12, 2009 5:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM EDWARDS STREET LACONIA NH ‐ EDWARDS STREET LACONIA NH 03246 The annual Edwards St Neighborhood Christmas Jubilee & Santa Visit is scheduled for Saturday December 12th (rain date of the 13th). The neighborhood is well decorated and quite a sight to see! The public is invited to walk the street and enjoy some refreshments. Santa will arrive by fire truck @ 5:00 pm. The Edwards St Neighborhood wishes to share their holiday spirit with everyone so please drive by or stop and walk the street to enjoy the holiday spirit December 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. 603‐524‐1173
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Live Music Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:00 PM ~ 11:30 PM Patrick's Pub & Eatery 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 Fun! Day in the Park at Loon Mountain Sunday, December 13, 2009 Loon Mountain ‐ 60 Loon Mountain Rd, Lincoln NH Check out the new feature that will debuted on each Fun! Day. Look for clues about the new feature starting a week before the debut. Loon's Park Staff will be on hand to talk to riders and skiers about the concept of the new feature and listen to ideas for upcoming features. At the end of the day, we'll christen the new feature with a product toss. 603‐745‐6281 www.loonmtn.com Christmas Cabaret – Glad Tidings, Songs of Holiday Cheer Lake Opechee Inn and Spa ‐ 62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia/Lakeport, NH 03246 Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Please join us for a delightful afternoon luncheon featuring a cabaret show: GLAD TIDINGS – SONGS OF CHRISTMAS CHEER with professional singers from the SummerTheatre in Meredith Village 2009 Summer Season. Luncheon catered by “O” Steak and Seafood.At the Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn and Spa. Price for luncheon and show is $40 per person. Special pricing for groups of 10+. Please make advance reservations by November 15th! Menu includes: salad, bread, choice of entrée: roasted breast of chicken, marinated skirt steaks, fresh baked haddock in lobster sherry cream sauce, vegetable & potato, plus coffee, tea and dessert. Cash bar available. www.interlakestheatre.com Jazz Plus Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Homestead Restaurant ‐ 1567 Summer St. Bristol NH Sundays 11:00‐2:00 in the main dining room Duke Snyder and Chuck Beever create a lively foreground in which to enjoy your Sunday Brunch! 603‐744‐2022 www.homesteadnh.com 2nd Sunday Speaker Series Sunday, December 13, 2009 Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum ‐ 18 Highlawn Rd, Warner NH 1 pm ‐ On Sunday, December 13, Michael Caduto will offer a talk on A Time Before New Hampshire. Caduto is the Director of PEACE, Programs for Environmental Awareness and Cultural Exchange.All the talks in the series are free and open to the public. Learn more at the MKIM website at www.indianmuseum.org or call 456‐2600. Santa Train The Hobo Railroad ‐ 64 Railroad St. Lincoln, NH 03251 Saturdays and Sundays, Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 1:00pm Santa is onboard to visit your family and has a gift for each child. $15.00 per person Children 2 and under‐Free Price includes cookies and hot chocolate. 603‐745‐2135 www.santatrains.com Karaoke with Annie Tuesday, December 15, 2009 The Woodstock Station ‐ The Woodstock Inn, Station, and Brewery 135 Main Street North Woodstock NH Tuesdays at 9pm A fun lively evening of local performers ‐‐ Annie will make you a star in no time! 603‐745‐3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Little Explorers: “Farout Planets” Wednesday, December 16, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301 10am ‐ Did you know there are planets that revolve around other stars in space? What might these planets look like? Let your 3‐4 year old explore these topics and more, while making their very own planet to take home! For 3‐4 year olds, child must be accompanied by an adult who can help the child complete tasks. One child and one adult combo $10, $5 each additional child/adult. (603) 271‐7827 www.starhop.com
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Wine Down with US on Wednesdays Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Select Common Man Restaurants ‐ 60 Main St. Ashland, NH Wednesdays after 5pm Any bottle of wine on our Wine List is 1/2 off after 5:00pm at Lago in Meredith, Foster's Boiler Room Italian Farmhouse in Lincoln and the Common Man Restaurants in Ashland, Lincoln, and Plymouth. Main Office 603‐968‐9330 www.thecman.com Live Trivia with Great Prizes Wednesday, December 16, 2009 The Woodstock Station ‐ The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery 135 Main Street North Woodstock NH 032 Every wed except 12/30 Test your knowledge and win great prizes! 603‐745‐3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Lunch and Learn Spa Series Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Mount Washington Resort ‐ Bretton Woods NH Mount Washington Resort is offering a “Lunch and Learn” series at The Spa, a great way to learn more about health and wellness. Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for this educational series which includes complimentary use of The Spa’s lounges, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpool and beautiful new outdoor pool complex prior to or after the luncheon. Please RSVP to The Spa at 603.278.4286 www.MountWashingtonResort.com Adventure Series Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:00 PM ~ 10:00 PM Patrick's Pub & Eatery ‐ Route 11 / 11B, Gilford NH 03249 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 Live Trivia with Great Prizes! Wednesday, December 16, 2009 The Woostock Station ‐ The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewer 135 Main Street North Woodstock NH 03262 Wednesdays 7‐9:30pm Test out your general trivia knowledge and win great prizes! 603‐745‐3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Wright Brothers 106th Anniversary Thursday, December 17, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301 10am ‐ Join us for the Wright Brother’s 106th Anniversary! Try your hand at flying with the Wright Flier simulator experience! $9 Adult, $6 Child (3‐12), $8 Student/Senior. Free for Members. (603) 271‐7827 www.starhop.com