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Events Bulletin – Thurs, May 20 – Wed, May 26, 2010
Lakes Region Big Band Thursday, May 20, 2010 (Every third Thursday of the month, 7pm‐9:30pm) The Common Man Inn / Foster's Boiler Room ‐ 231 Main Street Plymouth, NH 03264 Great big band dance music. Free to the public. Cash bar & menu from Foster's is available. Come early at 6pm to take dance lessons from State Street Dance. Call for more info. 603‐536‐2764 www.thecman.com AARP Member Discounts at Tanger Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH 03276 Tanger will reward AARP members that register their visit at Tanger Shopper Services with a free Tanger coupon book. For more information please call 603‐286‐7880 or visit www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton. 603‐ 286‐7880 Storytelling Dinners – End of Season Gala Thursday, May 20, 2010 Corner House Inn ‐ Main Street, Center Sandwich NH 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 Garden Series Spring Flowering Trees Daily, May 18‐23, 2010, 11am Tarbin Gardens ‐ 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin, NH, 03235 An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on spring flowering trees. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Rose Garden Patio. 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 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 Fratello's Entertainment Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:00 PM ~ 9:00 PM 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
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20th Annual Vintage Racing Celebration May 18, 2010‐May 23, 2010 8:00am New Hampshire Motor Speedway ‐ 1122 Rte. 106 North, Loudon, NH 03307 20th Annual Vintage Racing Celebration‐Vintage Racer Group 603‐783‐4931 www.nhms.com Victoria Day and Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sales Friday, May 21st through Monday, May 24th and May 28th through Monday, May 31st Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Road (Rte 3), Tilton NH 03276 Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton will host their annual Victoria Day and Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sales on Friday, May 21st through Monday, May 24th and May 28th through Monday, May 31st. Most every store will be rolling out the racks and bringing additional savings to the center sidewalks or offering deeper discounts within the store. Tanger Outlet Center hours are Monday – Saturday 10am‐9pm and Sunday 10am‐6pm. Memorial Day the center will be open from 10am‐7pm. In addition, now through July 30th, Tanger, Shep Brown’s and Mix 94.1FM are providing shoppers the opportunity to win a 2010 Boston Whaler 13’ Sport Boat and trailer valued at $15,713. www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton Jack O'Lantern Resort Golf Course Opening Date Friday, May 21, 2010 Route 3, Woodstock NH To Commemorate Its Opening ‐The Jack And Waterville Valley Chamber Have The Most Fun Golf Tourney of The Season on Wednesday, May 26!!! Guaranteed! Great golf course, weather, food, and hospitality! Contact: Chris Bolan, at 603‐726‐3804 The Blanks Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:00pm Capitol Center for the Arts ‐ 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301 The Blanks are a quartet of friends who like to sing cappella music. For a few years now they've been appearing on thte television show Scrubs as "Ted's Band" where, as luck would have it, they have to pretend to be a quartet of friends who like to sing cappella music. In their live show you see them singing TV and movie themes such as "Charles in Charge" and the "Six Million Dollar Man". They also do songs with talking toys‐that's right, four grown men still play with doll action figures. 603‐225‐ 1111www.ccanh.com Traditional Shaker Crafts: Round Shaker Pincushion Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM Canterbury Shaker Village ‐ 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury NH 03224 Create a beautiful and very functional, round Shaker‐style pincushion. The first session will include the carving, bending, and assembly of a round cherry base. In the afternoon, you will learn to make an eight‐ section pincushion to put into the base. FEE: $55 per person (includes materials fee) 603‐783‐9511; events@shakers.org www.shakers.org Summer Garden Talk: Using Herbs from your Garden Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:00 AM ~ 10:00 AM Canterbury Shaker Village ‐ 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury NH 03224 Plant some herbs in your garden this year that can be used to create sachets, teas, cold medicines and healing salves. Recipes will be provided for you to make a variety of cookies, cakes, teas and sachets throughout the summer. www.shakers.org 783‐9511
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7th Annual WOW Trail Sweepstakes Ball Saturday, May 22, 2010 Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn & Spa ‐ Lakeport Meredith Village Savings Bank presents the 7th Annual Sweepstakes Ball. Doors open at 6pm. Support the creation of a recreation trail/bicycle path through Laconia by purchasing a ticket ($100 per ticket) to the WOW Sweepstakes Ball. Playing our sweepstakes entitles you and guest to attend the sweepstakes ball. Live music with the Eric Grant Band. Win up to $13,000 in cash ‐ only 300 tickets sold. $10,000 Grand Prize! 2nd prize $1,000; 3rd prize: $500; 4th prize $300; 5th‐10th prize: $200. You do not need to be present to win. Dinner courtesy of Patrick's Pub & Eatery. www.wowtrail.com Special Spring Charter Rates Latitude 43 Charters ‐ Lake Winnipesaukee, NH From now thru Mid June, Latitude 43 Charters is offering guests a 25% discount off standard rates for all Lake Winnipesaukee cruises up to 2 hours in length and a 30% discount on cruises over 2 hours. Depending on the length of the private cruise, this can save guests from $45 on a 1 hour cruise to over $250 on a full day charter. The special discounted rates are effective for cruises thru June 16, 2010. All cruises are private and customizable. Various dockside boarding locations are available to ensure the perfect excursion. Most cruises are limited to 6 guests and same day reservations may be available. Latitude 43° is a licensed commercial vessel available for private, group and commercial charters. Flexible scheduling and catering options are always available. Information and reservations are available by calling 603‐253‐7811 or 603‐455‐2533, emailing mel@lr.net or by visiting www.latitude43charters.com Vintage Baseball Game Saturday, May 22, 2010 Robbie Mills Park ‐ Laconia NH Laconia Historical is hosting a vintage baseball game this Saturday, May 22nd at 1pm at Robbie Mills Park in Laconia. Special guests, the Essex Base Ball Club, will portray the NH Granites and the Boston Beaneaters in this historic double header. Come see how baseball was played in the 1860s. Little Leaguers are invited to run around the bases with the players after the 1860s game. A second game using 1880s rules will follow. Spectators also have an opportunity to win one of our silent auction items. Kids can also meet the Laconia Muskrat's new mascot. Tickets are $5 each for adults (includes one free child 12 and under) and $3 for additional children. Wolfeboro 250th Anniversary Celebration Event Saturday, May 22, 2010 Wolfeboro Town Docks ‐ Town of Wolfeboro NH Colonial Dress Contest & Smith River Canoe Race. Today's special events planned for the 250th Celebration. For more information contact the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 603‐569‐2200 or click www.wolfeborochamber.com. "It Is As Easy as 123" Workshop Saturday, May 22, 2010 Beans & Greens Farmstand ‐ 245 Intervale Rd, Gilford, NH 03249 10 a.m. ‐ Learn how easy it is to grow your own vegetables. Join Bill Lord from UNH Cooperative Extension and learn how to grow your very own farmer's market. The workshop will be followed by a question and answer session. Light refreshments will be served. Fee is $3.00. Please sign up in advance if possible by emailing beansandgreensfarm@msn.com and put "1‐2‐3 Workshop" in the subject line! 603‐ 293‐2853 www.beansandgreensfarm.com
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BRIDAL & SPECIAL EVENT OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 23, 2010 11:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM A Newfound Bed & Breakfast ‐ 94 Mandi Lane, Bristol, NH 03222 While checking out the view of Newfound Lake from A Newfound Bed & Breakfast, meet many professionals who can help you design the perfect wedding or function. Cake decorators, florist, photographers, much more. Delight in samples from Curt's Caterers and Newfound Grocery while listening to the live performance by Uncle Steve Band. ENTER FOR A FREE WEEKEND STAY! 603‐744‐ 3442 www.anewfoundbnb.com Jazz Plus Sunday, May 23, 2010 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 Workshop: Basic Beekeeping Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:30 PM ~ 4:30 PM Canterbury Shaker Village ‐ 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury NH 03224 Introduction to honey bees, the history and biology of bees, assembly of hive bodies, and description of equipment needed to keep one or two colonies of bees. Participants should have a basic knowledge of woodworking as well as a basic knowledge of plants and insects. Participants should bring a notebook and a small folding chair. FEE: $20 603‐783‐9511events@shakers.org www.shakers.org Military Personnel Discounts Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH 03276 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 Online Tickets Now Available Summer Theatre in Meredith Village ‐ Route 25, Meredith NH The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village now accepting Online Tickets orders for the 2010 Summer Season, which includes "My WAy, A Tribute to Frank Sinatra", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Chicago", "Camelot", "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and three children's shows "Peter Pan", "Charlottes Web", and "Winnie the Pooh". Shows run from Tuesdays to Sundays, with matinees on Wednsdays and special Saturday Family Day pricing on Mainstage Productions every other week. To roder on‐line go to www.interlakestheatre.com or for more information call 1‐888‐245‐6374. New England EcoHospitality Expo Tuesday, May 25, 2010 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM Grappone Conference Center ‐ Concord NH The second New England Eco‐Hospitality Expo will be even more dynamic than the first. We have a new layout which is sure to give you the opportunity to network with industry peers and green product and service specialists. The Eco‐Cafe' luncheon will give attendees the opportunity to discuss opportunities, challenges and trends with peers and experts. We will again have three concurrent session tracks which will give attendees multiple exciting session topics to chose from! (Sessions will run from 10:30 ‐11:30, 1:30 ‐ 2:30 and 3‐4.) For more information, contact Michelle Veasey (mveasey@nhlra.com or 603.426.6889) or Celia Nardo (cnardo@nhlra.com or 603.228.9585). www.nhlra.com
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Preschool Programs at Prescott Farm For kids up to age 5 April 13 & 20, May 4,11,18 & 25; 10:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center ‐ 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 A group for the littlest explorers amongst us! Bring along your favorite grown‐up and join us to explore the forests and fields around Prescott Farm. Each week we will take a walk and maybe read a story or play a game on that week’s theme – activities perfect for introducing little ones to the joys of the natural world.May 4— Wonderful, Wiggly Worms Did you know that one acre of soil can contain up to a million worms? May 11— Insect Investigation From butterflies to ants and caterpillars to beetles, come discover the world of insects that live under rocks and logs in the garden and forest. May 18— Spring in the Garden What is a plant? What makes plants grow? Come and learn about how plants function and what they do for us. We will be in the garden so wear old clothes you can get muddy. May 25— Fairy Houses Come build a fanciful house of natural materials for “forest fairies” or other forest animals! 603‐366‐5695 www.prescottconservancy.org Garden Series Flowering Shrubs Daily, May 25‐31, 2010, 11am Tarbin Gardens ‐ 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin, NH, 03235 An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on flowering shrubs. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Rose Garden Patio. The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. For information and directions phone 603‐934‐ 3518 or visit www.tarbingardens.com Admission: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. (603) 934‐3518 www.tarbingardens.com Karaoke with Annie Tuesday, May 25, 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 Wine Down with US on Wednesdays Wednesday, May 26, 2010 (Wednesdays after 5pm) Select Common Man Restaurants ‐ 60 Main St. Ashland, NH 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 AAA Show Your Card and Save Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH 03276 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010 Tanger's national partnership with AAA will continue in 201 offering AAA/CAA members across the country a Savings Book with discount offers from participating partner stores. Tanger Travel Bonus Program: Tanger will reward AAA shoppers that make multiple Tanger visits with a free $5 gift card for rach additional Tanger location visited in 2010. 603‐286‐7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton Live Trivia with Great Prizes Wednesday, May 26, 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
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Ladies Night Wednesday, May 26, 2010 The Lyons' Den ‐ 25 Dock Road, Gilford NH Beginning Wedensday, March 3rd 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 at http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nm2c/lyonsden/index.html Pieced Together: New Hampshire Quilts and Their Stories 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. 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