Events Bulletin October 9

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EVENTS BULLETIN – October 9 – 15, 2009 Super Stellar Friday: “Teen Night: The Shuttle Experience” Friday, October 09, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301 7pm ‐ Bring your teen to the next Teen Night! They’ll experience some great demonstrations while learning about the space shuttle system and some of its most famous missions with New Hampshire’s Teacher‐in‐Space runner‐up, Bob Veilleux. Pizza and soda provided. $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

$1 for 25% Off Pink Card Sept 21 ‐ Oct 20, 2009 Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, NH 03276 Tanger's national commitment to fighting cancer will continue in 2009. You can join us in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing a Tanger 25% Off Pink Card. The card is only $1 and saves you 25% off a single item at a single store. Purchase multiple cards and save more during your shopping excursion. All funds will be donated to the LRGHealthcare Digital Mammography Campaign. 603.286.7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton

Columbus Day Weekend Sale Oct 9 ‐ 12, 2009 Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, NH 03276 Shop Tanger's Columbus Day Weekend Sale! And don't forget to log on to www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton/coupons before your visit for additional sale offers. It's outlet shopping TangerSTYLE! Stores open on Columbus Day 10am ‐ 7pm. 603.286.7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton

Corn Maze Sun‐Thurs, 10‐5pm; Fri/Sat 8pm‐10pm Beans & Greens Farmstand ‐ 245 Intervale Road (Rotue 11B), Gilford NH 03249 www.beansandgreensfarm.com

Corn Maze Open Daily Moulton Farm ‐ 18 Quarry Road, Meredith NH 03253 Free tractor rides on Saturdays and Sundays 10‐3 Fall Festival scheduled for October 18th 11‐3. Make it a family adventure!

Adults $5 /Children $3 www.moultonfarm.com

Designer Showhouse to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region Meredith Bay, 421 Endicott Street, Laconia, NH 03426 September 19 ‐ October 18th Wed‐Sunday & Columbus Day Mon, 10am‐5pm Designer Show House will be the creation of some of the best designers in New England. Each designer will have a mission.

Some will design rooms that are totally green. Some will design rooms that are attainable. These rooms will be designed adhering to a realistic and affordable budget. The others will be designed to accommodate our aging baby boomer generation, with comfort and ease of use at the forefront of the design aesthetic. This event is being held to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region. Your admission fee will help the club realize their mission of creating a safe place for children! $15 in advance $20 at the door 603.528.0197 www.nhshowhouse.com

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

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Morbid Mountain ­ Halloween Screamfest and Haunted Hayride Gunstock Mountain resort ‐ 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249 Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 2 ‐ Oct 31 Morbid Mountain Return in October. Halloween Screamfest and Haunted Hayride open October 2 ‐ 31. Carnival of Corpes ‐ 3D Indoor Maze Hospital of Horrors ‐ Outdoor Maze Nightmare Knoll ‐ Haunted Hayride New for 2009 ‐ Swamp Walk Open Fridays and Saturdays through Halloween. Visit www.morbidmountain.com for more information on the haunts and more.

Tickets ‐ $20 per person 603‐293‐4341 www.gunstock.com

Spooktacular Fri, Sat, Sun in October Six Gun City ‐ Jefferson NH This October, when Fall is in the air and wolves howl at the full moon, a new Halloween tradition will begin in the White Mountains of New Hampshire; Ghost Town at Six Gun City! Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October, Six Gun City will be transformed into a “spooktacular” Halloween adventure. The town will be decorated with pumpkins, corn stalks, and Halloween décor, and will be eerily lit for the evening hours. Ghost Town will offer lots of kid‐friendly activities for our younger visitors as well as plenty of scarier attractions sure to provoke screams from adults and teens. Admission to Ghost Town is $19.95 for ages 4 and over, under age 4 are free. 603‐586‐4592 www.ghosttownatsixguncity.com

Fitown Mon, Wed, Fri, 5:30pm Get a Life NH ‐ Lakes Region NH The sky is above, sun is shining and leaves are starting to turn. Take it all in and do your window shopping with a new Downtown workout that’s tons of fun. Meet your office buddies in Downtown Laconia after work at 5:30 and get a fabulous Fall Outdoor Workout all over town using stairs, park benches, bridges and sidewalk curbs. Easy enough for everyone to follow and challenging enough for those who want to get an ultimate workout. Meeting at Rotary Park next to the Town Hall on M W F at 5:30. All you bring is yourself, friend, sneakers, water and towel. Come try it out. For more information contact Getalifenh.com or 520‐6160

Live Music Friday & Saturday, 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

FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL Saturday, October 10, 2009 Town Square ‐ Waterville Valley, NH 10/10/2009 ‐ 10/12/2009 To complement the brilliant fall foliage, Town Square has scheduled a weekend of family activities, free outdoor concerts, merchant tent sales, carnival rides, and more activities such as kids games, pumpkin painting, and a pie eating contest.

For more information please contact Town Square at 603‐236‐8175.

Sandwich Fair Intersection of Bean Road, Rte 113, Rte 109 Center Sandiwch NH October 10‐12, 2009 www.thesandwichfair.com A time‐tested staple of Americana set under the canopy of autumn since the early 1900's. A great family fair with something for everyone. Always held on Columbus Day Weekend.

Oktoberfest Loon Mountain Resort ‐ 60 Loon Mountain Rd. Lincoln, NH, 03251 Sat/Sun, Oct 10‐11, 2009 Return to Loon for Oktoberfest and spectacular fall foliage. What could be more fun than sharing a beautiful day with your friends and the Alpiner Oom‐Pah Band? It's the 2009 Loon Mountain Oktoberfest. German music, German food, and German Beer. Enough said. 603‐745‐8211www.loonmtn.com

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Huge Indoor Yard Sale Saturday, October 10, 2009 Prescott Farm ‐ 884 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 If you were not able to make it to our last indoor yard sale held last weekend, you’re in luck! We are having another indoor yard sale on Saturday, October 10th rain or shine! The yard sale will take place behind the farmhouse inside the barn from 9:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm. The farmhouse is located on 884 White Oaks Rd. in Laconia. There are still many unique items left to purchase including; telescopes, bird feeders, vases, snowshoes, books, clothing, furniture, office equipment, and more! All proceeds will support Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center. For more information on this event contact us at info@prescottconservancy.org. Hope to see you there! 603‐366‐5695 www.prescottconservancy.org

IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System Saturday, October 10, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301 10am ‐ Join us for the premiere of a brand new planetarium show, "IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System." Hear from the scientists and engineers who are investigating the boundary between our solar system and the rest of our galaxy, how they developed the IBEX mission, created the spacecraft, and how IBEX is collecting high‐speed atoms to create a map of our solar system’s boundary, in an engaging planetarium show narrated by two inquisitive teenagers. $9 Adult, $6 Child (3‐12), $8 Student/Senior. Member benefits apply. Planetarium ticket is $3. (603) 271‐7827 www.starhop.com

Scenic Fall Foliage Excursions The Winnipesaukee Railroad ‐ 154 Main St. Meredith, NH 03253 The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad offers Round Trip Fall Foliage Season Train Excursions along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee weekends from 09/07 to 10/25 from Meredith Station. 154 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 at 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30 for a two hour excursion. Departures from Weirs Beach are hourly starting at 11:00 to 3:00. with a choice of a one or two hour round trip. Hobo Picnic Lunch, ice cream, beverages & gifts available aboard the train. Adults $14.00 / Child $11.00 Hobo Picnic Lunch $10.00 ( 2 and under ride free ). Reservations taken only for groups of 20 or more. For information or to inquire about extra trains that we run during some mid week days call (603)279‐5253. www.foliagetrains.com

FROM MEREDITH FOLIAGE DINNER TRAINS Saturday, October 10, 2009 The Winnipesaukee Railroad ‐ 154 Main St. Meredith, NH 03253 Dine along Lake Winnipesaukee on Saturday nights only on 9/19 through 10/24 at 5:00PM. Enjoy the Fall Foliage as you travel the shoreline of the lake while enjoying a delicious Turkey Dinner catered by the famous Harts Turkey Farm. Adults $34.95 Reservations Required. Call at (603) 745‐2135 or in season at (603)279‐5253. www.foliagetrains.com

Fall Foliage Hiking Tours Saturday, October 10, 2009 Get A Life NH (603) 520‐6160 Do something amazing…Revitalize Climb a Mountain and experience breathtaking. Views & enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. Bring the crew for a half day adventure. Weekend Expeditions departing 9 am From various locations or book a tour today for your company, school or organizatio. www.getalifenh.com

Spirit of the Maker Demonstrations Saturday, October 10, 2009 Sandwich Home Industries ‐ Center Sandwich NH Carrie Cahill Mulligan, Felted Hats 603‐284‐6831

Live Music Saturday, October 10, 2009 Giuseppe's Pizzeria ‐ Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3, Meredith NH 03253 Live music 7 nights a week. www.giuseppesnh.com (603)279‐3313

Foliage Train ­ Four Hour Round Trip The Winnipesaukee Railroad ‐ 154 Main St. Meredith, NH 03253 Oct 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 2009 11:00am $49.00 Adult $25.00 Children Depart Meredith to Livermore Falls Price includes noon hot buffet at The Common Man Inn. Great views of rocky gorges and falls. This is a seasonal route from Meredith climbing Ashland Hill and ending in the White Mountains at Livermore Falls. Reservations required. 603‐279‐5253 www.HoboRR.com www.foliagetrains.com

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Columbus Day Weekend Sale Extravaganza Chesley's Glory Station ‐ Route 3, Campton NH Sat‐Mon, October 9‐11 SAVE up to 50% off select merchandise! For each $25 you spend, you get to spin the prize wheel! Win Fried Dough, Ice Cream dipped in Belgium Chocolate, gift certificates, chances to win a garden wagon filled with home decor ($600), grab bags and more. Sample hot mulled apple cider and goodies. Fresh apples, pumpkins, fresh dipped carmel apples, fried dough (sale benifits Campton and Thornton libraries), ice cream. The antique garage will be open along with the beading station for jewelry making. Saturday between 12:00 ‐ 2:00 Celebrity Appearance by Survivor Star Betsy Bolan to answer survivor questions and sign autographs!

603‐726‐7233 www.nhcountrygifts.com

Music on the Beach Saturday, October 10, 2009 2:00 PM ~ 6:00 PM Beach at the Naswa Resort ‐ 1086 Weirs Blvd. ,Laconia, NH 03246 Eric Grant on Guitar 603‐366‐4341 www.naswa.com

Patriots Football at the NazBar Sunday, October 11, 2009, 4:15pm NazBar Beach Bar & Grill at the Naswa Resort ‐ Route 3, Laconia NH 03249 Burgers, Belichick, Brews, but NO Bruschi! Patriots Football is at the NazBar Beach Bar & Grill on our new flat screen TVs, so don't miss a single play! During game, $5 Angus burgers and $2 domestic drafts will keep you in the action! www.naswa.com

Bistro Nights Sunday, October 11, 2009 Naswa Resort ‐ 1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia NH 03246 Treat yourself‐your family and join friends for a night out on a budget! The Restaurant at the NASWA offers the $20 Bistro Dinner including a special appetizer, entrée and desserts. (starts at 5 PM) The best deal on the Lake! THURSDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS FROM SEPT. 3 ‐ OCT. 11 www.naswa.com

Oktoberfest Loon Mountain Resort ‐ 60 Loon Mountain Rd. Lincoln, NH, 03251 Sat/Sun, Oct 10‐11, 2009 Return to Loon for Oktoberfest and spectacular fall foliage. What could be more fun than sharing a beautiful day with your friends and the Alpiner Oom‐Pah Band? It's the 2009 Loon Mountain Oktoberfest. German music, German food, and German Beer. Enough said. 603‐745‐8211www.loonmtn.com

Scenic Fall Foliage Excursions Sunday, October 11, 2009 The Winnipesaukee Railroad ‐ 154 Main St. Meredith, NH 03253 The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad offers Round Trip Fall Foliage Season Train Excursions along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee weekends from 09/07 to 10/25 from Meredith Station. 154 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 at 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30 for a two hour excursion. Departures from Weirs Beach are hourly starting at 11:00 to 3:00. with a choice of a one or two hour round trip. Hobo Picnic Lunch, ice cream, beverages & gifts available aboard the train. Adults $14.00 / Child $11.00 Hobo Picnic Lunch $10.00 ( 2 and under ride free ). Reservations taken only for groups of 20 or more. For information or to inquire about extra trains that we run during some mid week days call (603)279‐5253. www.foliagetrains.com

Free Green Home Seminar and Open House Tour Sunday, October 11, 2009 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge ‐ 1403 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255 Free Green Home Seminar and Open House Tour This event is perfect for homeowners interested in building a green home, a home addition, or renovating their existing home. Free Seminar: Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, 1403 Route 103, Newbury, NH; 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Green Home Open House Tour: Lot 22, Summit Road, Sutton, NH, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM For details and directions visit www.boninarchitects.com/seminarcontact.html 603‐504‐6009

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Sunday Champagne Brunch Sunday, October 11, 2009 M/S Mount Washington Enjoy a wonderful Champagne Brunch with Jazz entertainment aboard the M/S Mount Washington while you cruise Lake Winnipesaukee. The most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest Lake in NH and covers 72 square miles. This crystal clear natural body of water is spring fed and surrounded by 3 mountain ranges and contains 253 habitable Islands. There is no better way to see New Hampshire's natural wonders. From Weirs Beach at 10 AM &12:30 PM. From Alton Bay at 11:15. For more information call 603‐366‐5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com

Fall Festival Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM Beans & Greens Farmstand ‐ 245 Intervale Road, Gilford, NH 03249 Fall Festival ‐ Fun for the whole family! Play checkers on the giant checkerboard, guess the weight of the giant pumpkin, walk the pumpkin trail to the tee‐pee, pumpkin bean bag toss, hay maze in the greenhouse for kids, fish to feed in the fish pond, animals to visit and pet, cider donuts, apple fritters & caramel apples 2009 Corn Maze Features: A treasure hunt with real treasure, riddles with a chance to enter a drawing, travel across the United States challenge, grade school questions, can you find the "Big Barn Bell" in the maze?, random trivial & puzzles to solve. Fun for the whole family! 603‐293‐2853 www.beansandgreensfarm.com

Nine and Dine Sunday, October 11, 2009 Owl's Nest Golf ‐ Campton NH Join us every Sunday throughout the remainder of the season for nine holes of golf and dinner! $45 per person after 3:00 pm and receive a $15 voucher towards a meal in the Sunset Room. Does not include tax, gratuity or liquor. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. www.owlsnestgolf.com

6th Annual New Hampshire Take­A­Hike Sunday, October 11, 2009 Expedition Inspiration ‐ Mount Major, Route 11, Alton Bay NH The Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research invites everyone to its Sixth Annual New Hampshire Take‐A ‐ Hike, Sunday, October 11, 2009 on Mt. Major, overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Take‐A‐Hike is a family oriented hike featuring different level hikes, geared to adults and children of all ages and fitness levels.Individual hikers and teams can pre‐register and set up their fundraising page on‐line at www.EITakeAHike.org.

Live Music Monday, October 12, 2009 Giuseppe's Pizzeria ‐ Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3, Meredith NH 03253 Live music 7 nights a week. www.giuseppesnh.com (603)279‐3313

Polliwogs Preschool Playgroup Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center ‐ 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 (ages toddler‐5) Tuesdays, October 6‐27; 10:00‐11:00 $5 M; $6/NM per adult/child pair additional children $2/each A group for the littlest explorers amongst us! Bring along your favorite grownup 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 – activities perfect for introducing little ones to the joys of the natural world. For more information or to register please email us at info@prescottconservancy.org.

603.366.5695 www.prescottconservancy.org

Adventure Series Wednesdays, 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

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Live Music Wednesday and Thursday Nights, 8pm‐11pm 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. 603‐ 528‐7800 www.go2cjs.com

Nature of the Lakes Cruise on Squam Lake Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays, 4pm Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ Holderness NH The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a special Nature of the Lakes Cruise on Squam Lake. This tour focuses on the science of the lakes and the creatures that make Squam their home. Explore the lakes with an experienced Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist in search for wildlife, including the Common Loon and Bald Eagle. Observe loon behavior and communication first‐hand. Learn about the interactions that occur on the lake, among people, and wildlife as you take in the surrounding landscape. Come away with an enhanced appreciation and understanding of the lake and the wildlife that call it home. Pre‐registration strongly recommended 603‐968‐7194 www.nhnature.org