Marketing the Lakes Region of New Hampshire 365 Days a Year!
Events Bulletin – Thurs, June 17 – Weds, June 23, 2010
Official Manufacturer's Row and Demo Ride Headquarters Saturday, June 12‐ Sunday, June 20 Funspot ‐ Rt 3, 579 Endicott St. N, Weirs Beach, NH 03246 Visit Funspot, inside or out, all during Motorcycle Week. 603‐366‐4377 www.FunspotNH.com Garden Series: Vines: Clematis, Akebias, Hydrangea petiolaris and others Daily, June 15‐20, 2010, 11am Tarbin Gardens ‐ 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin, NH, 03235 An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on ornamental vines. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Admission: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. (603) 934‐3518 www.tarbingardens.com MicroCredit Orientation Meeting June 17, 2010, 3‐5pm Grafton County Economic Development Council ‐ Meredith Village Savings, 131 Main St, Plymouth NH The free meeting will provide information about MicroCredit‐NH's business development resources, which include peer education, loan capital, networking opportunities, matched savings through the Individual Development Account program, information about health care options. Local membership options for microbusinesses (up to five employees) will also be discussed.RSVP Janet Cote @ 603‐620‐ 0319 or jcote@microcreditnh.org www.microcreditnh.org Kick Up Your Heels Big BandStyle Foster's Boiler Room ‐ Common Man Inn in Plymouth Every Third Thursday of the Month Enjoy the Music of the Lakes Region Big Band and Ballroom Dancing Lessons with the Ninth State Dance Studio. http://www.thecman.com/special‐events/ Seven Deadly Sins Wine Dinner Thursday, June 17, 2010 Lakehouse Grille at Church Landing, Meredith NH Seven sinful courses paired with complementing wines. $75 per person, reservations required. http://www.thecman.com/special‐events/ Laconia Muskrats vs. New Bedford Bay Sox Thursday, June 17, 2010 Robbie Mills Field ‐ Meredith Center Rd. Laconia, NH 03246 7:00pm The Laconia Muskrats, the newest member of the prestigious New England Collegiate Baseball League, will take on the New Bedford Bay Sox at 7:00pm at Robbie Mills Field in Laconia. (864)380‐ 2873www.laconiamuskrats.com
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Live Entertainment Cactus Jack's ‐ 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9pm – 12am, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes Wild West Sliders for $5.99, the Mexican Fiesta for $9.99, and half price on all appetizers from 9pm to closing. Entertainment is free. Laconia Cactus Jack’s is located at 1182 Union Avenue. For more information call 603‐528‐7800. www.go2cjs.com 5th Annual "Sit Down for Stand Up" Comedy Series The Village Players Theater ‐ 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, NH 03894 July 16, August 20th and Sept. 17th at 8PM July 16 Steve Bjork / Bob Gautreau. August 20 Mitch Stinson / Jim Colliton. Sept. 17 Mike Cote / Dave Andrews. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased on our website, at Black's Paper and Gift in Wolfeboro, or at the door if available.603‐569‐9656 www.village‐players.com Gallery Walk Center Sandwich Friday, June 18, 2010 The Sandwich Home Industries, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery and Surroundings Art Gallery The galleries are open after hours from 5 to 7 p.m. A visit to each gallery entitles you to a discount at the Corner House Inn. Stroll the streets of Sandwich, see what is going on in the art world and enjoy music (Friday eventings in the Pub) and great food afterwards. Understanding Your Digital Camera Friday, June 18, 2010, 6:30pm‐9pm Meredith Community Center ‐ Meredith Community Center, Meredith NH, 03253 The Meredith League of NH Craftsmen Gallery and Jim MacMillan will be presenting a three night digital photography class at the Meredith Community Center this June. Jim has been involved in the print industry for more than 30 years. He has taught classes at Vutek as a trainer of grand format industrial digital printing equipment, photography and printing at Gilford High School, and has owned his own business for 15 years. This wealth of experience is now being offered to you in three night classes that will cover a wide range of digital imaging topics. This class will take place June 4th, 11th, and 18th at the Meredith Community Center, from 6:30pm‐9:00pm. Each class will cover a different variety of topics, starting with the basics. A half‐hour Q&A session will conclude each evening, and students are encouraged to develop and prepare their questions prior to class. June 4th ‐ The first class will cover the basics of le... The Ultimate Adventure Gorge to Open June 19th Saturday, June 19, 2010 White Mountain Exploration at Tenney Mountain ‐ Plymouth NH “The Ultimate Adventure Gorge Canopy Tour”, which contains over 3,000 feet of aerial excitement from beginning to end, starts with a scenic ride up Tenney Mountain, and then participants descend the spectacular Tenney Mountain Gorge past cascades and waterfalls via a series of Zip‐Lines, Burma Bridges, a Tarzan Swing, a Taco Net, Cargo Nets, Z‐Bridges, Cables and Treetop Walkways back to the Base Camp Lodge. All elements of the course are “Challenge by Choice” and can be hiked around if you choose to do so. For more information and reservations, visit the website www.whitemountainexploration.com, call (888) 289‐1020, or email info@whitemountainexploration.com.
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Strawberry Jamboree Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM Canterbury Shaker Village ‐ 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury NH 03224 Come celebrate summer and the Shakers' love of good music and food! Get ready to move to the music at The Strawberry Jam, featuring nationally known Dave Gerard and Truffle. Enjoy a picnic lunch and strawberry shortcake while enjoying a variety of musicians. Get a taste of baking with classes. See demonstrations on growing and cultivating strawberries. Garden tours and hayrides. Strawberries for sale. Admission: $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6‐17, children 5 and under free, $42 family rate (2 adults, 3 children). Group rates available. Become a Shaker Village member and come for Free! 603‐783‐ 9511www.shakers.org New Hampshire Dairy Day Saturday, June 19th, 10am‐4pm New Hampshire Farm Museum ‐ White Mountain Hwy/Route 125, Milton NH 03851 Meet a cow and a dairy goat, visit the Big Yellow Barn, churn cream to make butter, learn to make a fresh soft cheese in the Farm Kitchen, Listen to a cow story, tour the historic Jones Farmhouse and try the Dairy Day barn hunt. Hop on a tractor Hayride and visit all the farm animals. There will be a special NH cheese tasting in our country store all day and handmowing demonstration. Enjoy free NH Ice Cream served 12 noon‐3 pm! $6 adult, $3 child 603‐652‐7840 farmmuseum.org Spirit of the Maker Demonstration Wen Redmond Saturday, June 19, 2010 11:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery ‐ 279 Daniel Webster Hghwy. Meredith, NH 03253 Wen Redmond will demonstrate some of her fabric painting techniques, tools and tricks. See her create special effects, Sunprints, silk screens, and more. Please come in, meet with the artist, and watch as she demonstrate some of her interesting techniques! This demonstration is free! 603‐279‐7920 http://www.nhcrafts.org/localsites/Meredith/spiritofmaker.html AAA’s interactive NASCAR experience Saturday, June 19, 2010 Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Road (Rte 3), Tilton NH 03276 AAA Northern New England will host a member appreciation event for members and non‐member alike at the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton NH on Saturday June 19thfrom 11a.m. to 4p.m. Enjoy a virtual racing experience as you take on the Sprint Cup stars of today in AAA’s #77 racing simulator. Additionally, AAA will be showcasing the #77 Dodge Charger. For more details or to enter visit: AAA.com/raceweekend. www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton Fathers Day Open House Saturday, June 19, 2010 Beans & Greens Farmstand ‐ 245 Intervale Rd, Gilford, NH 03249 Celebrate Dad Today. Decorate photo frames, special magnets and paperweights. Materials fee $3‐$5. Games including horseshoes and potato sack races. Blacksmith and timber frame demonstrations. Free cookies for Dad. Specials all weekend. 603‐293‐2853 www.beansandgreensfarm.com Mark Okrant Book Signing Saturday June 19, 2010 2:00‐3:00pm Borders ‐ 76 Fort Eddy Road, Concord, NH 03301 Mark Okrant will be signing the newest book in his Kary Turnell Mystery series at Borders in Concord. Please drop by, say hello and pick up your signed copy of An Icy Reception. 603‐224‐1255 www.borders.com
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Father's Day Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:30 AM ~ 4:30 PM Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245 Free Admission* for Fathers *with another paid admission Squam Lakes Natural Science Center invites you to bring Dad for a special free visit. All Dads enjoy free admission to the Gephart Exhibit Trail on Father’s Day with another paid admission. If Dad has a “wild” side and likes to get “Nearer to Nature,” then he will love a visit to the Science Center with his family! No reservations required. Cost: free/member; $13/adults, $9/youth, age 2 and under free/non‐member 603‐986‐7194 http://nhnature.org/Calendar/fathers_day.html Laconia Muskrats vs. Bristol Nine Sunday, June 20, 2010 Robbie Mills Field ‐ Meredith Center Rd. Laconia, NH 03246 7:00pm The Laconia Muskrats, the newest member of the prestigious New England Collegiate Baseball League, will take on Bristol Nine at 7:00pm at Robbie Mills Field in Laconia. (864)380‐2873 www.laconiamuskrats.com Hit a Grand Slam on Father's Day! Sunday, June 20, 2010 Common Man Family of Restaurants ‐ statewide June 20 Hit a Grand Slam on Father's Day! Take Dad Out to Eat at our Common Man Family of Restaurants and Enter Him to Win a VIP Experience With The New Hampshire Fisher Cats. http://www.thecman.com/special‐events/ Live Entertainment Sunday, June 20, 2010 The World Famous NazNar Beach Bar & Grill ‐ 1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia, NH 03246 Wednesdays, 2:30‐6pm & Sundays, 3‐7pm See our website to see who's playing! 603‐366‐4341 www.naswa.com All Grown Up (for ages 45) Monday, June 21, 2010 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245 June 21‐25, 1:30 p.m.‐ 3:30 p.m. From tadpole to frog and seed to tree, participants will explore and observe the different ways living things grow. Travel to ponds and through forests in search of plants and animals in all life stages. Cost: $110/member; $130/non‐member. Call 603‐968‐7194 to register or visit www.nhnature.org to download a full brochure and registration form Military Personnel Discounts Monday, June 21, 2010 Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH 03276 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010 In order to recognize our service men and women and show our appreciation, we will provide a free Tanger coupon book to and United States military personnel or family member that shows their military I.D. at Shopper Services. 603‐286‐7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
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Tanger Scholars Program Monday, June 21, 2010 Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH 03276 June 1, 2010 ‐ May 31, 2011 Deserving high school seniors will have a chance to submit a request for the scholarship funding from Tanger and over 60+ scholarships will be awarded from $1,000‐$2,500 for their education. For more information, please visit www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton. 603‐286‐7880 Cooking Class & Dinner Monday, June 21, 2010 Longhaul Farm ‐ Holderness / Corner House Inn ‐ Ctr Sandwich On Monday evening, June 21st Longhaul Farm kicks off their first in a series of hands‐on cooking classes with the help of the Corner House Inn’s longtime owner and chef Don Brown. Join Don along with Longhaul Farm hosts Lorri and Lenny at their farm’s Pavilion in the Woods for an exciting evening of culinary adventure! Class participants will become actively involved with the preparation of a meal, learning kitchen tips and techniques under Don’s tutelage. But that’s not all. The best part of the evening is saved for last – everyone will sit down together to enjoy the exquisite meal that they will have helped to prepare! www.cornerhouseinn.com The Early Bird Gets the Good Deal! Monday, June 21, 2010 Select Common Man Restaurants ‐ statewide Dine Sunday ‐ Thursday from 5 ‐ 6 p.m. at select C‐MAN locations and get 1/2 off 1/2 portions of entrees! http://www.thecman.com/special‐events/ Mangia Mondays Monday, June 21, 2010 Lago ‐ Inn at Bay Point, Meredith NH Enjoy Three Courses AND a Glass of Wine for Just $24.95pp http://www.thecman.com/special‐events/ Summer Boat Buildilng Program Youth Session I Mon., June 21 ‐ Fri., July 2. 9am‐3pm NH Boat Museum ‐ 397 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896 Museum workshops teach and aid students as they build their own sailing dinghy, canoe or kayak. Expert help available. Cost: $60 course fee plus price of kit (prices vary). To apply, visit www.nhbm.org or email museum@nhbm.org. 603‐569‐4554 Garden Series: Roses Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Tarbin Gardens ‐ 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin, NH, 03235 Daily, June 22 ‐ 27, 2010, 11am An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on roses. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM – 5PM (tea price $7.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Admission: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. (603) 934‐3518 www.tarbingardens.com Business After Hours
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Plymouth Chamber of Commerce ‐ Plymouth NH June 22, 5:30‐7:30pm at Lakes Region Chiropractic 178 Main Street, Plymouth Come out and meet your fellow business community at this event hosted by Lakes Region Chiropractics... where health comes naturally. Live Acoustic Music Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Camp Restaurant ‐ Chase House at Mill Falls, Meredith Live Acoustic Music by Local Singer/Songwriters Every Tuesday Live @ CAMP, 8:30 p.m. http://www.thecman.com/special‐events/ Tasty Tuesdays Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Lakehouse Grille at Church Landing, Meredith NH Enjoy Three Courses AND a Glass of Wine for Just $24.95pp http://www.thecman.com/special‐events/ Laconia Muskrats vs. Holyoke Blue Sox Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Robbie Mills Field ‐ Meredith Center Rd. Laconia, NH 03246 7:00pm The Laconia Muskrats, the newest member of the prestigious New England Collegiate Baseball League, will take on the Holyoke Blue Sox at 7:00pm at Robbie Mills Field in Laconia. (864)380‐2873 www.laconiamuskrats.com PRINCESS and PIRATE DAY! Tuesday June 22rd from 1:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM Kellerhaus Homemade Ice Cream, Candies & Gifts ‐ Route 3 between Meredith & Weirs Beach With homemade ice cream and over 101 deliciously different candies being made onsite daily, can you think of a better place than Kellerhaus to kick off your summer fun? You are invited to join us at Kellerhaus for PRINCESS AND PIRATE DAY! FREE kiddie cone for any child dressed as a Princess or Pirate on Tuesday June 22nd from 1 pm ‐ 8 pm! Cameras are very welcome to capture the moment. Bring your entire family and share some wonderful samples. Enter our Free Raffle for a chance to win a Summery Ugly Doll and indulge in some Free Face Painting! Help fill our Pirate's treasure chest with your donation of a non‐perishable food item to St. Vincent De Paul's Food Pantry. www.kellerhaus.com Cruise Night Tuesday, June 22, 2010 The Route 104 Diner ‐ 752 NH Route 104, New Hampton NH 03256 Cruise Night ‐ Every Tuesday through the end of September. Great Food, Music, 50/50, Prizes and a terrific collection of cars. 6‐8pm. (603) 744‐0120 www.thecman.com Karaoke with Annie Tuesday, June 22, 2010 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
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Labor Law Training Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Hanover Inn at Dartmouth College ‐ 2 Main Street, Hanover NH How to Stay in Compliance with NH Labor Laws. Starts at 9am sharp and goes to about noon. Everything you need to know to be able to coast through a Labor Inspection with no violations. Copies of laws, rules and posters will be available. RSVP required by phone or email. Seating is limited. NH Department of Labor (603) 271‐0127 inspectiondiv@labor.state.nh.us www.labor.state.nh.us Live Trivia with Great Prizes Wednesday, June 23, 2010 The Woodstock Station ‐ The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery 135 Main Street North Woodstock NH Wednesdays ‐ Test your knowledge and win great prizes! 603‐745‐3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Ladies Night Wednesday, June 23, 2010 The Lyons' Den ‐ 25 Dock Road, Gilford NH Ladies Night ‐ 50% off second entree after 4:30 pm Early Bird Specials every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Lighter Price for a Lighter Menu ‐ 3 to 5 different specials available from Surf n' Turf to Baked Haddock Dinners Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 9 pm Sunday's 11:30 am to 8 pm. Brunch Specials available on Sunday. (603) 293‐8833 Visit us online Exit 20 Farmers' Market Wednesdays, June 16 ‐ Sept 22, 2010, 3:00pm‐6:00pm Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH 03276 New Hampshire Farmers' Markets offer the colorful and tasty bounty of local farms and gardens all season long. Enjoy the friendly, open air market atmosphere while shopping for fresh vegetable, fruits, wood crafts, breads and specialty items. The Exit 20 Farmers' Market at Tanger Outlets will be held every Wednesday (June‐September) between 3pm‐6pm in the parking lot between Starbucks Coffee and Old Navy. For more information please call Shopper Services at 603‐286‐7880. 603‐286‐7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton Educating Rita by Willy Russel June 23, 2010‐ July 3, 2010 The Winnipesaukee Playhouse ‐ The Alpenrose Plaza, Weirs Beach, NH 03247 Teacher becomes student in this British comedy. Professor Frank Bryant passes his days in his stuffy office, clutching a bottle of whiskey and withdrawing from his students. That is, until the arrival of spunky hairdresser Rita whose thirst for knowledge turns his world upside down. This comedy captured the hearts of audiences when it was made into a film starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. 603‐366‐ 7377 www.winniplayhouse.com Pieced Together: New Hampshire Quilts and Their Stories Wednesday, June 23, 2010 New Hampshire Historical Society Museum ‐ 6 Eagle Square, Concord NH Pieced Together: New Hampshire Quilts and Their Stories is on view at the New Hampshire Historical Society’s museum, located at 6 Eagle Square, Concord, through January 10, 2011. For more information, visit nhhistory.org or call 603‐228‐6688.
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Live Entertainment Wednesday, June 23, 2010 The World Famous NazNar Beach Bar & Grill ‐ 1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia, NH 03246 Wednesdays, 2:30‐6pm & Sundays, 3‐7pm See our website to see who's playing! 603‐366‐4341 www.naswa.com Live Trivia with Great Prizes! Wednesdays 7‐9:30pm The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery ‐ 135 Main Street North Woodstock NH 03262 Test out your general trivia knowledge and win great prizes! 603‐745‐3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com