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EVENTS BULLETIN –September 25 – October 1, 2009 Garden Series Planning Next Year's Gardens Tarbin Gardens ‐ 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin NH 03235 September 22 ‐ 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on planning for next year’s gardens. 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 $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. (603) 934‐3518 www.tarbingardens.com $1 for 25% Off Pink Card Tanger Outlet Center ‐ 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, NH 03276 Sept 21 ‐ Oct 20, 2009 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 Corn Maze Beans & Greens Farmstand ‐ 245 Intervale Road (Rotue 11B), Gilford NH 03249 Opening Sept 18 ‐ daily 10‐5pm. September 25th the maze will open for evening hours (weather permitting). Watch our website or call for details and times/dates. www.beansandgreensfarm.com Corn Maze Moulton Farm ‐ 18 Quarry Road, Meredith NH 03253 Corn Maze opens on Thursday, September 14, 2009 ‐ Open Daily. Beginning the weekend of September 26 ‐ 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 Back to School Paddle Adventure Special Adventure Gorge Canopy Tour of White Mountain Exploration at Tenney Mt ‐ 151 Tenney Mountain Road, Plymouth NH Fri, Sat, Sun through October 3, 2009 Take the family for an afternoon paddle adventure any time throughout the month of September on the local rivers or lakes for only $200. Price includes transportation to and from water, a personal guide, kayak, life jacket & any other equipment. This offers are good only on new reservations, first come first serve basis and subject to availability. Call now for your reservations. 888‐289‐1020 toll free; 603‐536‐4100 locally www.whitemountainexploration.com Designer Showhouse to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region Meredith Bay, Laconia, NH ‐ 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 & theme. 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 A Dark Comedy Raised in Captivity September 24– 26 at 8 p.m., September 26 at 2 p.m. and September 27 at 3 p.m Plymouth State University's Silver Center for the Arts ‐ Main Street, Plymouth Playwright Nicky Silver blends wry humor and deep, dark pathos that is simultaneously painful and amusing in his 1995 work, Raised in Captivity. Students in the PSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will perform Silver’s absurdist comedy September 24‐27. The performances are recommended for mature audiences. ickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535‐ARTS.
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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 Fitown 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 Great American Dine Out T‐Bones and Cactus Jacks ‐ Laconia NH Help us help end childhood hunger! We are proud to be participants of the Share our Strength's Great American Dine out. Join us Sunday, 9/20 ‐ Saturday 9/26. We will contribute a portion of our sales with the goal of raising $5,000 to help feed America's kids. Super Stellar Friday: “Animals, Seasons and the Equinox” Friday, September 25, 2009 7:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301 Join staff (and animals) from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center as they introduce you to their live animal friends while discussing how they adapt to the changing seasons. Learn what causes the seasons and the significance of the equinox in the planetarium theater. Recommended for ages 5+. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $9 Adult, $6 Child (3‐ 12), $8 Student/Senior. Free for Members. If General Admission is purchased before 5 PM, program ticket is $3. (603) 271‐ 7827 www.starhop.com Live Music Patrick's Pub & Eatery Friday & Saturday Nights, 9:00 PM ~ 11:30 PM. 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 Summer Hiking Tours Saturday, September 26, 2009 Get A Life Outdoor Adventures Summer Hiking Tours every Saturday morning 8:00 am various Mountains around Lake Winnipesaukee with amazing views for all fitness levels. Join Get A Life Outdoor Adventures for a fun guided hike with picnic at the Summit. (603) 520‐6160 www.getalifenh.com Autumn Festival Saturday, September 26, 2009 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ 23 Science Rd. Holderness, NH 03245 Live animal presentations, puppetry and music with Lesley Smith's Theatre of Life Puppets, and crafts for kids. Lunch will be available for purchase from Longhaul Farm. Autumn Festival activities are included with Trail Admission. Free for Members. Non‐members: $13/adults, $11/seniors (65+), $9/youth (ages 3‐15), 2 and under free (603) 968‐7194 www.nhnature.org FROM MEREDITH FOLIAGE DINNER TRAINS The WIniipesaukee 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
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The WIniipesaukee 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 Winnipesaukee Relay Race Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM Funspot, Weirs Beach NH Funspot is the start and finish point for this relay race around the Big Lake. Funspot Route 3, 579 Endicott St. North 978‐537‐7294 www.northmedfordclub.org 4th Annual Heritage Festival Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Gilford Community Church and Gilford Public Library ‐ Gilford NH Thompson Ames Historical Society, together with the Gilford Community Church and Gilford Public Library, is sponsoring the 4th Annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. As in the past, there will be artisans demonstrating everything from rug braiding to root beer brewing. This year, the festival will include a number of demonstrations that will interest the man of the house, such as blacksmithing and masonry. The children will have an opportunity to drive a team of oxen, and there will be a display on raising chickens as pets. A variety of entertainment will take place throughout the day, including square dancing and musical entertainment. An appraiser will be on hand at the library to appraise that treasured family heirloom ($5 per item). (603) 527‐9009 Wool Day Saturday, September 26, 2009 Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH A celebration of the fiber arts. Hands on activities, handcrafted items for sale, as well as textile demonstrations. Sheep herding demonstrations and fiber producing animals including various breeds of sheep, goats, rabbits, and alpacas. Used equipment sale for textile enthusiasts. Kid’s activities. Special “Textiles” tour. Outdoor grill in addition to The Shaker Table Restaurant and The Shaker Box Lunch and Farm stand. 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. Spirit of the Maker Demonstrations Sandwich Home Industries ‐ Center Sandwich NH Saturday September 26 Paulette Werger, Jewelry/Metalwork Saturday October 3 Hillary Hutton, Rag Rugs Saturday October 10 Carrie Cahill Mulligan, Felted Hats 603‐284‐6831 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 Band on the Beach Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:00 PM ~ 6:00 PM Beach at the Naswa Resort ‐ 1086 Weirs Blvd. , Laconia, NH 03246 Joe McDonald on the Guitar. 603‐366‐4341 www.naswa.com Bistro Nights Sunday & Thursday Nights until Oct 11 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! www.naswa.com
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Summer Biking Tours Sunday, September 27, 2009 Get A Life Outdoor Adventures Summer Biking Tours every Sunday morning 8:00 am along scenic back roads around Lake Winnipesaukee. Join others for a fun scenic guided biking tour for all fitness levels with a picnic stop along the way overlooking the beautiful lake. (603) 520‐ 6160 www.getalifenh.com Patriots Football at the NazBar 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! Sunday Sept. 20 @ Jets 1 PM Sunday Sept. 27 vs. Falcons 1 PM Sunday Oct. 4 vs. Ravens 1 PM Sunday Oct. 11 @ Broncos 4:15 PM www.naswa.com Zip into a Back to School Special Sunday, September 27, 2009 12:00 AM ~ 12:00 AM Adventure Gorge Canopy Tour of White Mountain Exploration a Tenney Mt ‐ 151 Tenney Mountain Road, Plymouth Sundays through October 3, 2009 Don’t miss out on this super special for the month of September. Getting back in the swing of things with school schedules and new routines have you overwhelmed? Take a break with us with our Back To School special for the whole family to enjoy. STUDENT SUNDAYS – All canopy tour participants 10 ‐ 17 year olds can purchase a pass for only $50. This offer is good only on new reservations, first come first serve basis and subject to availability. Call now for your reservations. 888‐289‐1020 toll free; 603‐536‐4100 locally www.whitemountainexploration.com 19th Annual Harvest Moon Festival Sunday, September 27, 2009 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum ‐ 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH 03278 Eastern Woodland traditional crafts and autumn activities are demonstrated and offered through hands‐on instruction. Beadwork, braintan leather, porcupine quillwork, wigwam construction, outdoor survival skills, and make your own cornhusk dolls. Gerry Biron will exhibit item from his Made of Thunder made of Glass collection and sign his book. Grace's Kitchen offers traditional Native Food for sale. Harvest Moon activities help rekindle the connections between people and the changing seasons of the land. End of Season sales in gift shop.$7, Children $4, Family $20. Members $5/$3/$18. Under 6 & Native American free. 603‐456‐2600 www.indianmuseum.org Antique Show Sunday, September 27, 2009 Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 125 exhibitors of authentic American antiques, most under tenting. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association. Admission: $10 Adults, $5 children ages 6‐17. No charge for children under 6. To purchase tickets, visit Admissions Desk or call 783‐9511. Sunday Champagne Brunch Sunday, September 27, 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. 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 Duo Veritas Dan Perkins, piano and Linda Galvan, cello Sunday, September 27, 2009 Plymouth State University's Silver Center, Main Street, Plymouth NH Duo Veritas will perform a program that includes the stunningly romantic Rachmaninov Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Opus 19 and Claude Bolling’s Suite for Cello and Piano, at Plymouth State University Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Silver Center’s Smith Recital Hall. Tickets for the concert are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535‐ARTS or online at silver.plymouth.edu
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Foliage TrainFour Hour Round Trip Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad ‐ 154 Main St, Meredith NH 03254 Sept 27, Oct 4, 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 Nine and Dine Sunday, September 27, 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 Coffee with our Commissioners Monday, September 28, 2009 Lakes Region Community College ‐ Laconia On September 28th at 8:00 am, The Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce will be hosting 4 commissioners from the State of NH at the Lakes Region Community College. This is free and coffee and pastries are gernerously provided by the college. Executive Councilor Ray Burton will also be on hand. Consider coming out to this event to meet and greet the commissioners. Please register in advance by calling our Laconia Office so we have an idea of how many will be attending, 603‐524‐5531. Nature of the Lakes Cruise on Squam Lake Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays at 4pm Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ‐ Holderness NH 4pm ‐ 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 FIT CAMP Get A Life Outdoor Adventures Join summer FIT CAMP with Outdoor Adventures including stretching, strength, obstacle courses, teambuilding, weights, bands, playground equipment, power walking, biking. It's so much fun getting fit in the outdoors. Try it out or join anytime. Sessions running in Gilford, Gilmanton and Laconia or call to start your own group in the Lakes Region. Getalifenh.com 520‐ 6160 Adventure Series Wednesday, September 30, 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 White Oaks Farmer's Market Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center ‐ 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 Thursdays, June 25 ‐ Oct. 1, 4:00 ‐ 7:00pm White Oaks Farmers’ Market New for 2009, Prescott Farm staff has worked with local farmers and business owners to create the White Oaks Farmer’s Market. The market is being held Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm on the driveway of the Samuel P. Pardoe Building (marked with the open flag). Produce will include several different kinds of breads and baked goods from local vendors; Shaker‐style brooms; maple syrup made at Prescott Farm; flower arrangements from the gardens on site; heirloom and naturally grown vegetables and preserves from Maggie Mae Farm in Laconia and much more! Contact Kimberly at kdrouin@prescottconservancy.org for more information. (603) 366‐5695 www.prescottconservancy.org