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White Mountain Skiing Can’t Be Beat!

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There’s really nothing like skiing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skier or snowboarder. Forecasters are predicting a winter with lots of snow this year, and skiers across the state are already dreaming of hitting the ski slopes and catching some powder. To help you find your winter fun spot, here are some great ski resorts in the area. Plan a day trip or a weekend away for exciting action on the slopes. (Visit the websites below for hours of operation,

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updates on trail conditions, and information on passes for the 2019/2020 season.) With 97 trails in all, Cannon Mountain earns its nickname, “The Living Legend!” There are runs to satisfy every level of skier, from beginner to advanced, or you can chill out in the Tuckerbrook Family Area for a relaxed skiing day, separated from the main mountain. With lessons for kids and adults, as well as adaptive lessons for those with disabilities, everyone can enjoy the many beautiful trails at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. There’s even a run that’s over two miles long. There are also 11 lifts across 285 acres, so there are plenty of opportunities to get in some good practice. Lessons are available for skiing and snowboarding, and rentals and repairs are also on-site. If you need it, there is child care for children ages six months to five years old. When all that skiing works up an appetite, you’ll have five different dining options to choose from. Cannon Mountain is located at 260 Tramway Drive in Franconia. For further information, call 603-823-8800 or visit www. cannonmt.com. Wildcat Mountain Ski Area on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch has over 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding terrain for all ability levels, accessed in less than

seven minutes thanks to the high-speed, Wildcat Express quad chairlift. Wildcat has been ranked number-one for scenery in the east by a Ski magazine poll, and you’ll love the views from the top. With lessons and day programs for adults and kids, as well as an adaptive program, there’s no reason to stay home this winter. There also is a retail shop on site with rentals, offering tuning and repairs, and two unique dining options for when all that exercise makes you hungry. For more information, visit www.skiwildcat. com or call 888-SKI-WILD. Wildcat’s “sister” resort, Attitash Mountain Ski Area, on Route 302 in Bartlett, is another popular pick among skiers. The resort has 68 trails and 11 lifts across two big, connected mountains (Attitash and Bear Peak) that combine traditional New England runs and challenging terrain with modern, wide-open cruisers suited for all abilities. At Attitash, you can find acres of glades and tree skiing along with the Abenaki freestyle terrain park. Learn fundamental techniques in their Ski & Snowboard School, and take care of rentals, repairs, and retail shopping onsite. The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel is the only slope-side lodging available in the Mount Washington Valley, and the resort has dining options all day, from light fare to full-service dining. To reach Attitash, call 800-223-SNOW (7669) or visit www.attitash.com. Black Mountain Ski Area in Jackson has terrain for all abilities and offers fun for all ages across over 140 acres, five lifts, and 45 trails. Take a group or a private lesson to learn how to ski or snowboard, or to enhance your current skills. Beginner and novice skiers will enjoy the gen-

tle learning slopes, while experts can head for the summit where views of Mount Washington are as thrilling as the chute down the Upper Maple Slalom. Black’s southern exposure means sunny and warm conditions on even the coldest New Hampshire days. That’s a nice perk right there! The retail and rental shops offer everything you’ll need for a great day on the slopes. When you need a break, kick back at the Lostbo Pub, featuring live entertainment every weekend. Black Mountain Ski Area is located at 373 Black Mountain Road in Jackson. For updated information, call 603-383-4490 or visit www.blackmt.com. Bretton Woods is the home of the state’s largest ski area, with 464 acres of skiing and snowboarding on 63 trails and 35 glades, with 10 lifts, including an eight-passenger gondola and four high-speed quads. You can even stay on the slopes until after dark because Bretton Woods offers night skiing

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6 months to five years, lodging available on the mountain, and six different dining areas for families to choose the dining option that fits their needs. Cranmore also has the number-one tubing park in the state that’s 10 lanes wide with lift service. Tubing is a family friendly activity that requires no special skills or equipment. Also available at the Mountain Adventure Park is a Mountain Coaster, the Giant Swing, and a Zipline. Contact Cranmore at 1-800-SUN-N-SKI or visit www.cranmore.com. Loon Mountain Resort, at 60 Loon Mountain Road in Lincoln, offers 69 trails and glades, and six terrain parks. South Peak is the place where locals go to find solitude, with wideopen cruisers and gorgeous tree skiing. At 3,050 feet, North Peak is the resort’s high point. On a powder day, you’ll see skiers and riders making a beeline to the expert trails, which collect some of the best snow on the mountain. Intermediate skiers can enjoy the Sunset trail and its panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Loon Peak is at the center of the resort, with a gondola leading up to dozens of twisty, oldschool New England trails. Loon Peak is also home to New Hampshire’s only super pipe that’s an incredible 425-feet long, with 18-foot-high walls. Other offerings for winter fun at the resort include snow tubing, snowshoeing, and ice skating, along with multiple dining options after you work up an appetite. The Governor’s Lodge houses the rental shop, and is the meeting place for Loon’s Ski and Snowboard School. There is also a children’s center, which features programs for ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and the New England Disabled Sports Program building. You can reach Loon Mountain at 800-229-5666 or online at www.loonmtn.com.

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Franconia/Sugar Hill The White Mountains are full of surprises…two little-known facts of the Franconia/Sugar Hill area are that famed movie star Bette Davis vacationed in the area and beloved poet Robert Frost resided in Franconia for a number of years. The area has many beautiful views and a lot of businesses and special spots to recommend it to any visitor, whether poet, movie star, or just someone who wishes to relax and spend time in NH’s peaceful snow-capped mountains. Franconia and Sugar Hill are nestled on the western side of the glorious White Mountains and the tranquility and beauty of the area is unsurpassed. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth granted the town of Franconia in 1764. Movie star Bette Davis was vacationing in the area when she met and fell in love with Arthur Farnsworth, an employee of a local ski school, according to Wikipedia.org. They married and Davis had a plaque installed to commemorate her husband after his death; the plaque was placed on a rock on the Bridal Veil Falls trail. A visit to this area just wouldn’t be complete without breakfast or lunch at Polly’s Pancake Parlor, where the food is delicious, the maple syrup sweet and fresh and the history of the parlor and the décor are famous!

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The Conway Area Visitors come to the area for the shopping, the winter sports and the scenery and dining. The Mount Washington Valley areas of Conway and North Conway have it all, with something for every visitor. Conway actually encompasses the areas of North Conway, Center Conway, Kearsarge and Intervale, as well as an area known as Redstone. Long before white settlers came to the valley, the area was home to the Pequawket Indians. They made good use of the Saco River area for fishing and hunting and lived along the waterway. Their camps stretched for miles and must have been an amazing sight. Darby Field is a name seen in the area today, and the man/explorer of that name came to the mountains in the 1640s. He arrived via the Saco River, the best means of travel at the time. Like many other areas of NH, the area was named for an English noble or famous personage. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth sent a group of men to settle the area he called Conway (named for the commander of the British army). The area grew over the years and by the 1850s, artists had discovered the wild beauty of the region. One of the most famous artists, Benjamin Champney, trekked over the White Mountains, capturing the views on canvas. The

paintings became great publicity for the White Mountains, and soon tourists were arriving. This led to the era of the grand hotels and tourism. Today, the Mount Washington Valley continues to lure vacationers year-round and is as popular in winter as in the other months. Shopping abounds in North Conway, with outlet stores, and specialty shops offer everything from designer clothing to handmade artisan goods to ski and sports equipment and apparel. The NE Ski Museum has a second location (main headquarters for the museum is near Canon Mountain) at the former North Conway Community Center on Rt. 16 near the downtown area. The museum is jam packed with displays, historic ski photos and is a lot of fun; do stop by for a visit when you are in the area. Dining and nightlife are plentiful, and restaurants offer everything from burgers to gourmet fare. Live music of all sorts enlivens the area and many pubs offer après ski cafes, music and warming fireside drinks and meals.

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Dine at Café Lafayette This Winter Returning for the fourth season, Café Lafayette in North Woodstock, NH will be extending its culinary experience to the Depot at Café Lafayette. Nestled in the transformed trackside station, the award-winning team at the Café Lafayette Dinner Train is proud to again offer traditional tapas style dining, combined with its exclusive wine and spirits list in the comfortable and timeless atmosphere. Offering a truly unique dining experience to the White Mountain region, the staff at Café Lafayette invites you to enjoy elegant cuisine in the relaxing tapas tradition combined with the classic old-world level of service that has become synonymous with the Dinner Train. With mixed offerings of some of the more popular and classic Dinner Train menu items, such as the smoked salm-

on plate, the café pate, and the Guinness braised short ribs, to the more creative dishes like the chorizo and mascarpone stuffed Mediterranean dates, the sweet and spicy hoisin shrimp skewers and the shaved lamb with sauce blanche, you will find a creative influence apparent in both the culinary and the relaxed pace of shared plate dining. Designed specifically to be savored, shared and enjoyed together over friendly conversation at your own pace, tapas cuisine encourages you to take the time to appreciate the experience in a manner that is rarely found in our modern world. Café Lafayette is located off exit 32 and just minutes from Loon Mountain on Route 112 in North Woodstock, NH.

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History in a Refined Setting: the Adair Country Inn and Restaurant The beautiful Adair Country Inn and Restaurant in Bethlehem welcomes guests year round in a tranquil setting. Built in 1927, for many years the inn was the private home of the Hogan/Guider family. Frank Hogan was a successful Washington, DC lawyer when his daughter, Dorothy Adair Hogan, married John Guider. Hogan built the Adair as a wedding gift for his daughter. (John Guider was a lawyer in Frank Hogan’s firm, and the family was close knit.) Due to the Hogan/Guider family’s social standing, they were friends with people from all walks of life. Glittering society found its way to the Bethlehem home, and guests to the Adair home included presidential hopefuls, Supreme Court justices, senators, actors such as Dorothy’s lifelong best friend Helen Hayes, and sports figures. The property remained the Guider’s private home un-

til the passing of Dorothy Guider in 1991. In 1992, the beautiful home was converted into a nine-room country inn. Today, the inn continues the tradition of hosting friends in a gorgeous country setting where the property features flower gardens in summer and bursting foliage in the fall. In the winter, the Adair welcomes guests who love to ski and enjoy snow activities. Featuring individual guest rooms and fine dining in the Adair Restaurant, a visit to the inn is memorable. Serving afternoon tea for in-house guests, a bar with a variety of drinks, and fine dining, there is something for every taste at the Adair Inn. Weddings are memorable affairs at the Adair Inn as well. Couples return again and again to the Adair Country Inn to stay in the well kept, tastefully decorated rooms that harken back to the age of Dorothy Guider and her friends and family.

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Bethlehem Bethlehem was established in 1774 as Lloyd’s Hill, the last of the provincial land grants. Voters changed the name to Bethlehem in 1799. In the early 1800s, Bethlehem was a stagecoach way station for those going to Crawford Notch and Portland, Maine. Taverns and blacksmith shops lined Main Street to accommodate the steady stream of travelers passing through. The beauty of Bethlehem was obvious and people began to stay permanently. Residents took in summer boarders and built tourist homes. The town became a popular mountain resort known for its clean, crisp air. More than 30 luxury hotels and boarding houses catered to summer guests. Magnificent private cottages adorned the hillsides. With its “just north of Franconia Notch” location, Bethlehem has a small-town atmosphere with a distinct cultural flavor, where many artists and musicians are welcome. Because of this, it was recently became known as “an arts community.” Bethlehem features many events, such as old-fashioned festivals, outdoor concerts, ongoing art shows and live musical performances, vintage and antiques shops, and cozy inns and bed and breakfast lodgings.

The Rocks estate was built in the 1880s by John Jacob Glessner, co-founder of the International Harvester company. Glessner built a 19-room mansion on the site and it was a beloved family summertime retreat for years. The Glessner family donated the property to the Society for the Protection of NH Forests in 1978. Today, it is a popular place to get a fresh Christmas tree; other Society activities take place throughout the year as well.

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Bretton Woods The tiny area of Bretton Woods has some big boasting rights: it was the home of the United States Monetary and Financial Conference in 1944, the location of one of the remaining grand hotels, and a ski area, as well as being home to the first cog-driven train to climb Mount Washington. Some mistake it for the resort that is situated there and shares the name Bretton Woods. However, the area is actually within the town of Carroll.Â At one time, grand hotels dotted the White Mountain area; their sprawling facilities provided a playground for the wealthy. Most are gone now, but the beautiful White Mountain Hotel and Resort remains. Joseph Stickney, an entrepreneur/businessman, built the grand hotel. He envisioned a beautiful hotel, and he hired over 200 Italian artisans to construct the building, with granite and stone masonry. The hotel opened in 1902. Over the years, the hotel has seen it all: Prohibition, world war, a monetary conference and the start of the sport of skiing which has grown in popularity over the years. Declared a National Historic Landmark in the 1980s, the Mount Washington Hotel is one of only a small number of grand hotels still in existence. It continues to welcome guests and offers a glimpse of the era of grand hotel vacationing in the mountains. The Bretton Woods ski area is nearby and welcomes outdoor enthusiasts. The Cog Railway also is part of Bretton Woods; in July of 1869, after much work to cut through the forests the first train, Old Peppersass, was the first cog-driven train to climb 6,288-foot Mount Washington.

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The Kancamagus Highway: One of America’s Truly Special Roadways

By Mark Okrant Route 112, known far and wide as the Kancamagus Highway, is a magical roadway. It is also the one that few out-of-state visitors, or residents for that matter, pronounce correctly. The road’s name comes from Kancamagus, the “Fearless One,” the last Sagamore (i.e., chief) of the Penncook Confederacy. The Kancamagus (pronounced kank-ah-MAU’-gus) Highway, or “The Kanc” as it is known locally, is the portion of Route 112 that extends west-to-east, from Lincoln until it joins Route 16 at Conway, a total distance of 34.5 miles. Not long after permanent white settlement, the area was served by a number of logging and town roads. Then, during the 1930s, a roadway was staked out, and the Civilian Conservation Corps started construction as part of a Great Depression era project. Initially known as Federal Forest Highway Number 8, the road was turned over to the state in 1957. Two years later, the connection between Lincoln and Conway was completed, linking the Pemigewasset/Merrimack and Saco River valleys. The roadway received its first coat of pavement in 1964, and it was opened during the winter of 1966 for the first time. The Kanc generally receives its first snowfall before the end of autumn; snowfalls after Memorial Day are not uncommon. With growing interest in using it for winter recreation—hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, nature photography, and other activities—the road was opened for yearround traffic in 1968. Selection of the road’s name was not without contro-

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versy. Chief Kancamagus had presided over a union of tribes that formed the Penncook Confederacy in central New England. Soon after English settlers moved into the region, Kancamagus initially tried to avoid war with the recent immigrants. However, hostilities ensued, and following a particularly violent episode, the chief was forced to scatter the tribes throughout northern New Hampshire and neighboring parts of Canada. In 1959, when the road was about to be opened, a debate over its name ensued. Kancamagus was a controversial choice, for some did not see him as the well-intended peacemaker described in history books. However, his proponents prevailed. In 1991, Congress established the National Scenic Byway Program. Legislation allowed the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to identify roads that possess one or more of six intrinsic qualities: archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The Kanc was designated a Scenic Byway in September of 1996; and, recently, a national group of travel writers recognized it as one of America’s five most scenic highways. The highway winds and climbs from Lincoln village, past the Loon Mountain ski area, before it crests at an elevation of 2,855 feet above sea level, where it traverses the Kancamagus Pass, immediately north of Mount Kancamagus. Beautifully wooded mountain slopes and valley landscapes are abundant along the western portion of the road. Also, a series of hairpin turns on a half-mile section lends excitement to the climb. From the Pass, the highway dives and twists its way to

the east toward Conway. Along the way, travelers are treated to numerous sightings of the beautiful Swift River. There are rapids, cobbles, boulders, and in the summer, swimming holes to view and visit in the eastern section of the Kanc. First-time visitors arrive expecting the roadway will proffer at least one of the six Scenic Byway program’s intrinsic qualities. In truth, this gorgeous stretch of highway provides nearly all of them. One of the first things that one notices is the number of scenic overlooks, mountain streams, and hiking trails situated on either side of the roadway. Moreover, there are numerous highlights: Albany Covered Bridge: built in 1858 and beautifully restored in 1970, the bridge crosses the Swift River while offering exposure to the exhilarating sights and sounds of rushing water. Covered Bridge Campground: a highlight of this facility is the three-mile long Boulder Loop Trail that provides views of the river as well as Mount Chocorua. Lower Falls Scenic Area: this is a favorite area for travelers in the summer, as shallow pools are perfect for cooling what ails you, with flat rocks for sunbathing. Rocky Gorge Scenic Area: excellent views of the Swift River are provided. While here, visitors enjoy the Lovequist Loop Trail that allows an easy, enjoyable walk through the deciduous and evergreen mixed forest. Russell-Colbath Historic Site: this area contains a small house built in 1832 by a sawmill operator. It was the site of the mysterious disappearance of early resident Thomas Colbath. The story is definitely worth stopping to learn. Sabbaday Falls: a favorite route for visitors. An easy hike of less than one-half mile provides an excellent return on your investment. Picturesque waterfalls make this one of the state’s favorite nature hikes. Upper Lady’s Bath: this formation serves as an excellent old-fashioned swimming hole in summer. Big Rock Campground is situated here. With Lincoln situated on the west end of the highway, the popular Mount Washington Valley on the east, and the White Mountain National Forest in between, a range

of lodging options is available. Travelers can choose from full-service resorts, traditional country inns, motels, bed-and-breakfast properties, and Airbnb’s. Situated along the Kanc are six White Mountain National Forest campgrounds: Hancock Big Passaconaway, Rock, Jigger Johnson, Blackberry Crossing, and Covered Bridge. The names of those campgrounds evoke the natural and cultural history of this region. People traveling between Concord/the Lakes Region/ Plymouth and the Mount Washington Valley have the option of following Routes 11, 25, and 16—a less challenging itinerary. However, throughout 2018, an average of more than 2800 vehicles per day traveled along the Kanc, making it the preferred route of more than one million travel parties that year. Of course, traffic volume varies significantly from season to season. During a stormy mid-winter day, the vehicle count is reduced significantly, while in the fall foliage and summer seasons, the traffic is heavy. For people seeking to learn about scenic outlooks, lodging, and recreation opportunities along the roadway, information is available at each terminus. In Lincoln, travelers should stop at the WMNF Visitor Information Center operated inside the White Mountains Attractions Association headquarters. For those approaching from the east, the Saco River Ranger Station is situated immediately west of Conway. Travelers who wish to spend a day at one or more of the sites along the Kanc must purchase a $5 day pass at one of the two aforementioned WMNF stations, or payable at parking areas and trailheads situated along the highway. A $30 annual pass is available for more frequent patronage of the national forest lands. There is no charge for those driving through. (Editor’s note: the Kanc is open during the winter, but from time to time may be closed until snow plows can clear the roads. Use caution and lower speed while driving this beautiful highway during the winter months.)

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Littleton With art galleries to specialty shops, theatre, music, and great restaurants, Littleton is a great place to visit while in the White Mountains. Originally settled in the 1760s and called Chiswick (which means Cheese Farm in Saxon) until 1770, Littleton was part of the town of Lisbon. The town was eventually named in honor of the Surveyor of the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woods, Colonel Moses Little when it was incorporated in 1784,

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Lincoln is known as the second largest town by area in NH (Wikipedia.org), although the year-round population is modest, with about 1,700 residents. In the winter, when the snow flies, skiers and other outdoor sports enthusiasts flock to the area. Clark’s Trading Post in the area is beloved by generations who return year after year to this unique attraction. In 1928, Ed and Florence Clark, according to www.clarkstradingpost.com, opened a roadside business in Lincoln, NH. It fascinated those traveling to and from the area and was known as Ed Clark’s Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch, offering a visit with the Clarks’ purebred Eskimo sled dogs. It also offered a display of artifacts from the far north and the Trading Post had souvenirs, tonic and maple candy. All in all, it was a popular and unusual place to add to a tourist’s to-do list. By the early 1930s, Florence and Ed added their first Black Bear to the business and this made Clarks even more unusual. In 1949 the couple’s sons, Ed and Murray, began training the bears and the Bear Show was started. The business has grown tremendously, but some things are the same: the dedication of the Clark family and the love and care the Bear Show bears receive each summer. Woodstock, with a population of around 1,500, sits next door to Lincoln; it was granted in 1763. In its early days, logging and lumber mills were king in the town, rivaled only by the tourist trade that brought visitors to see the wilderness beauty of the area. It joins neighboring Lincoln as a lodging and dining spot for sightseers, skiers and many others.

Berlin/Gorham If you look at a map of northern NH, you will see the majestic White Mountains cutting a swath across the region. The area has a lot going on and it is a part of the state with a rich history. Like many other towns in NH, Berlin got its start with a different name when it was settled in the 1700s. The area was once home to Native Americans, until outside explorers arrived. The lure of the wilderness and the unknown brought them to the area and soon the presence of government was felt. In 1771, Governor John Wentworth ordered that the land in the area be surveyed. Likely he was thinking about the timber in the area that could be used to build ships for the home country (England). The township was named Maynesboro (some of the original grantees were named Sir William Mayne and Robert Mayne). Probably due to the Revolutionary War and also because the area was so remote at a time when travel was difficult, few of the grantees lived in Maynesboro. In 1829, the town had somewhat of a population and was renamed Berlin. Because there were falls and the Androscoggin River, the area was a natural place for logging; certainly timber was plentiful. By the 1850s, the railroad brought the outside world to Berlin.

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Waterville Valley/Campton/Thornton Welcome to the Waterville Valley area, where outdoor activities and beautiful mountain views abound. The Waterville Valley area is known for skiing and dining in winter and hiking in the summer. First settled in the 1760s, and incorporated as Waterville in 1829, the current name of Waterville Valley was adopted in 1967. Waterville Valley sits within the White Mountain National Forest and is comprised of about 42,000 acres; with many in the White Mountain National Forest. Those looking for the history of the area can divide it in pre-1965 and post-1966 years. In the 1960s, development of the town and the construction of the Mt. Tecumseh Ski Area began. After World War II, a small ski lift replaced the local lumbering industry (farmers/farming were the mainstay of the Waterville Valley before this). In 1965, the Waterville Company, Inc. was formed; the company developed a year-round resort concentrating initially on the Mt. Tecumseh Ski Area. The year-round population is modest, but as a Mecca for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, on any given weekend Waterville Valley’s population swells. As well as a well-established winter vacation resort, Waterville Valley is also a summer area, with a sporty 9-hole golf course, 18 clay tennis courts, Corcoran’s Pond and water activities, mountain biking, hiking trails, and more.

Nearby Campton was granted by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1761 to Jabez Spencer of East Haddam, Connecticut, then settled around 1765. Spencer died before terms of the charter were fulfilled. Two families, named Fox and Taylor, first settled here in 1765. Campton got its name when the first proprietors built a camp in the area to survey the two towns. By the 1850s, industries included a sawmill, a gristmill, tannery and a carriage shop. The town has three covered bridges, the most popular of which is the Blair Bridge, the second longest in the state. Thornton was incorporated in 1763, and named for Doctor Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The highest point in Thornton is 2,580 feet on the western ridge of Dickey Mountain, whose summit lies in neighboring Waterville Valley.

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elcome to the White Mountains of NH. Once you settle into your lodgings, it’s time to head out on the ski slopes, snowshoe trails, dine out in area restaurants or take the family to the fun shopping areas and receational spots that call the White Mountains home. Scenic NH’s extensive calendar will keep you up-to-date on all sorts of events, located on the main roads and hidden among the hills. Please call ahead to check dates and times; events subject to change. ONGOING

Art Classes, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Littleton, call for schedule/info: 444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org. Book Sale, first Sat. of each month, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 10 am-noon, 323-8510. Conway Historical Society Monthly Programs/Meetings, Conway Congregational Church, Conway, 447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.

Death Café, open discussion about endof-life issues, meets monthly at 6 pm, periodical room at Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, info: 4475552.

Iron Furnace Interpretive Center, Octagonal “Stone Stack,” the only Blast Furnace standing in NH, view any time. Located near Gayle River, Main St., Franconia Village, Rt. 18 junction of Rt. 117 by Sugar Hill bridge.

FIKA, Saturdays from noon to 1 pm, experience the custom of FIKA, with a complimentary slice of Scandinavian Almond Cake, Betty Schneider’s Scandinavian Baking, Rt. 113 East, 12 Deer Hill Road, Chocorua, 323-2021.

Jackson XC Touring Center, XC trails, 153 Main St., Jackson, info: 383-9355, www. jacksonxc.org.

Conway Public Library, book discussion group meets 3rd Monday of each month, 10:15-11:30 am, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Great Glen Kids Ski Club, winter long program Sundays from 1:30-3:30 pm, emphasis on fun of skiing and friends, kids learn and improve ski skills, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

Curious George Cottage/Rey Cultural Center, discussion groups, story time, scavenger hunts, etc. 7 Noon Peak Rd., Waterville Valley, call for hours/info: 2363308, info@thereycenter.org.

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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, open daily 10 am-5 pm, (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day). Explore the science of climate and weather through interactive exhibits, 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 3562137. New England Ski Museum, traces history of skiing and snow sports in New England, 135 Tramway Drive, Franconia, info/hours: 8237177, www.newenglandskimuseum.org. A second location at Eastern Slope museum in N. Conway is located in the former N. Conway Community Center, Rt. 16, N. Conway. Open Mic with Dave, 8:30 pm, Sundays, Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery, 135 Main St., N. Woodstock, 745-3951, www. woodstockinnnh.com. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, info/events: www. remickmuseum.org. Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm. Saturday Lunch, Jan. 4-March 28 (Saturdays), 10 am-2 pm, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sunday Brunch, Jan. 5-March 29 (Sundays), 11:30 am-3:30 pm, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 4765900, www.castleintheclouds.org. Tamworth Farmer’s Indoor Market, Saturdays during Nov. & Dec. at KA Brett School, Tamworth Rd., & Jan.-April every other Sat. at Tamworth Town House, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org. Thurs. Night Book Group, meets fourth Thurs. of every month for discussions of books, 7 pm; Mystery Book Group meets second Thurs. of the month, White Birch Books, N. Conway, 356-3200, www. whitebirchbooks.com. Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, open yearround, programs, children’s camp, nature information, nature learning center, call for info: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org. Weekly Guided Snowshoe Walks, 1 pm, Saturdays during snow season/winter, along East Branch and Saco Rivers, register/ info: 356-9920, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation, www. mwvskitouring.org.

Snowcat Trips, adventure trips to Mt. Washington’s summit, www. mountwashington.org., 356-2137.

White Mt. Writer’s Group, 4-6 pm, meets 1st Monday of each month, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552, list of dates: www. conwaypubliclibrary.org. DECEMBER Through Dec. 11, Walking in the Whites: A Poet/Painter Dialogue, works of artist Kathryn Field and poet Timothy Muskat, Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210. Dec. 1, Jackson’s Quintessential NE Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4-6:30 pm, free, caroling, visit with Santa, tree lighting, refreshments, children’s crafts and more, downtown Jackson, 383-9356. Dec. 1, Santa’s Holiday Express, 11:30 & 1:30, Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic. com. (Also Dec. 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20-23). Dec. 1, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 4 pm, Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, www.jacksonnh. com, 383-9356. Dec. 2, William Ogmundson pianist, 2 pm, performing an afternoon of holiday favorites, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, info/tickets: 752-1028.

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Dec. 3, PSU Holiday Choirs Concert, 7-9 pm, Hanaway Theatre, Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth, 525-ARTS, www.plymouth.edu. Dec. 3, 10 & 17, Great Glen Trails Nordic Warm-Up, 10 am, Outdoor Center, Rt. 16, Pinkham, Notch, 466-3988, sue@mtwashington.com. Dec. 5, Make a Name Plate Necklace with Sinead Cleary, 6-9 pm, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org. Dec. 5-15, The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical, M&D Playhouse, Willow Common, 1857 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www.mdplayhouse.com, 7335275. Dec. 6, Friday pARTy Nite, 5-8 pm, appetizers, hot cider & more! Also open Saturday-Monday, 10-5 pm. Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041.

Dec. 6, PSU Music Presents Windham Hills Winter Solstice, 7 pm, Hanaway Theater, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, 535ARTS. Dec. 6, White Mt. String Quartet, noon, Mountain Top Music, concert at Brown Church, Conway, free but donations welcome, 447-4737. Dec. 6, Wire Wrapped Bangle Bracelet Class with Amy Lynn Peters, 9 am-noon, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 4441066, www.littletonstudioschool.org. Dec. 6 & 7, Carol Noonan and Dana Cunningham Annual Christmas Concert, 7:30 pm, Little White Church, Eaton, info 207-935-7292. Dec. 6-8, Journey to the North Pole, Believe in Books Literary Foundation & Conway Scenic Railroad, info/tickets/prices: www. journeytothenorthpole.com, 356-9980. Dec. 6-30, Annual WREN Small Works Show, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem, www. wrenworks.org, 869-9736. Dec. 7, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 4 pm, Inn at Ellis River, 17 Harriman Rd., Jackson, 383-9339. Dec. 7, Flush & Tube Jewelry Settings Class with Joy Raskin, 10 am-4 pm, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 4441066, www.littletonstudioschool.org.

Dec. 7, Jazz for the Holidays Home Concert with Tom Snow and Mike Sakash, 3 & 7:30 pm, concert at private residence, tickets/ info: Mountain Top Music, Conway, office@ mountaintopmusic.org. Dec. 7, Photos with Santa, 10 am-4 pm, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16/White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-7031. (Also Dec. 14 & 21) Dec. 7 & 8, A White Mountain Christmas, 12/7: 7:30 pm; 12/8: 2 pm; holiday stories come to life, Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln, 745-2141, www. jeansplayhouse.com. Dec. 7 & 8, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 12/7 at 11 am & 12/8 at 4 pm, Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, www.jacksonnh.com, 383-9356. Dec. 7 & 8, Santa’s Holiday Express, 11:30 & 1:30, Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic. com. (Also Dec. 14 & 15, 20-23), Dec. 8, Artist Spotlight, meet artist Nancy Marsden, 1 pm. Part of the Process and Light Show at Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041. Dec. 8, Forged Bracelet Class with Mike Platt, 10 am-2 pm, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org. Dec. 8, Stone Mountain Finest Kind Artisan Craft Fair, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292. Dec. 8, Pemigewasset Choral Society – “Gloria” and other seasonal selections, 3 pm, Silver Center, Hanaway Theatre, Plymouth, 535-ARTS, admission by donation. Dec. 8, Pigment & Paper Exhibit, 2-4 pm, Court St. Arts, Alumni Hall, Haverhill, www. courtstreetarts.org. Dec. 8, Susan Goyette Linda Ronstadt Tribute, 2 pm, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, info/ tickets: 752-1028. Dec. 9, A Holiday Evening with Judy Pancoast, 6-7:30 pm, Christmas songs & reading from Judy’s new book, Conway Public Library, Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552. Dec. 9, Jingle Bell Class with Amy Lynn Peters, 11 am-3 pm, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org. Dec. 10 & 17, Great Glen Trails Nordic Warm-Up, 10 am, Outdoor Center, Rt. 16, Pinkham, Notch, 466-3988, sue@mtwashington.com.

Dec. 10-11, Colored Pencils Cuff Jewelry Class with Amy Lynn Peters, 11 am-3 pm, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 4441066, www.littletonstudioschool.org. Dec. 11, Bob Marley comedian, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292. Dec. 12-15, Journey to the North Pole, Believe in Books Literary Foundation & Conway Scenic Railroad, info/tickets/prices: www.journeytothenorthpole.com, 3569980. Dec. 13, Friday pARTy Nite, 5-8 pm, appetizers, hot cider & more! Also open Saturday-Monday, 10-5 pm. Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041. Dec. 13, Holiday Homecoming, 3-7 pm, artisan marketplace, free snacks, fire pit, carolers, Awkward Family Photos, shopper’s raffle and more, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16/White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-7031. Dec. 13, Pine Hill Singers, 7-8:30 pm, variety of music, free, Court St. Arts, Alumni Hall, Haverhill, www.courtstreetarts.org. Dec. 14, Breakfast with Santa, 10 am-2 pm, breakfast buffet, story time with Santa, reservations required: 476-5900. www. castleintheclouds.org. Dec. 14, Create a Gingerbread House, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, pastry chef, McKaella Cooper, will provide all the fixings to create a beautiful gingerbread house to take home! Age 8 and up, free. Registration required, Conway Public Library, Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552. Dec. 14, Demo Day, Governor Adam’s Lodge, Loon Mt., 60 Loon Mt. Rd., Lincoln, 800-229-5666. Dec. 14, Paint Glass Ornaments, 3-5 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com. Dec. 14, Photos with Santa, 10 am-4 pm, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16/White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-7031. (Also Dec. 21) Dec. 14 & 15, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 12/14 at 11 am & 12/15 at 4 pm, Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, www.jacksonnh.com, 3839356. Dec. 14 & 15, Santa’s Holiday Express, 11:30 & 1:30, Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www. conwayscenic.com. (Also Dec. 20-23).

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Dec. 15, Artist Spotlight: John Watkins A Photographer’s Perspective, 1 pm. Part of the Process and Light Show, Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com, 323-8041.

Dec. 27 & 28, Peter Wolf & Midnight Travelers, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www. stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-9357292.

Dec. 17, Coig Christmas Show at The Rialto Theater, 7:30 pm, 80 Main St., Lancaster, 788-3456.

Dec. 27-29, Journey to the North Pole, Believe in Books Literary Foundation & Conway Scenic Railroad, info/tickets/prices: www.journeytothenorthpole.com, 3569980.

Dec. 17, Great Glen Trails Nordic WarmUp, 10 am, Outdoor Center, Rt. 16, Pinkham, Notch, 466-3988, sue@mt-washington.com. Dec. 17, Spoon Ring or Cuff Class with Amy Lynn Peters, 11 am-4 pm, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org. Dec. 19-23, Journey to the North Pole, Believe in Books Literary Foundation & Conway Scenic Railroad, info/tickets/prices: www.journeytothenorthpole.com, 3569980. Dec. 20, Friday pARTy Nite, 5-8 pm, appetizers, hot cider & more! Also open Saturday-Monday, 10-5 pm. Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041. Dec. 20 & 21, Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas, 8 pm, Carol Noonan and house band with Stone Mountain Boys and special guest guitarist Bill Kirchen, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www. stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-9357292. Dec. 20-23, Santa’s Holiday Express, 11:30 & 1:30, Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic. com. Dec. 21, Friends Book Sale, 9 am-noon, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545. Dec. 21, Photos with Santa, 10 am-4 pm, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16/White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-7031. Dec. 21 & 22, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 12/217 at 11 am & 12/22 at 4 pm, Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, www.jacksonnh. com, 383-9356. Dec. 23, Paint Snowman Glasses, 3-5 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:30 pm, caroling, service, tree lighting, cookies, hot cocoa, Governor Adams Lodge, Loon Mt., Lincoln, 800-229-5666. Dec. 27, Friday pARTy Nite, 5-8 pm, appetizers, hot cider & more! Also open Saturday-Monday, 10-5 pm. Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041.

Dec. 28, Great Glen Trails Evening Snowshoe Tour, arrive at 6:30 pm, tour starts at 7 pm, nighttime winter walk with AMC naturalist, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.s

Jan. 7-March 10, Nordic Meisters, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988. Jan. 11-20, Women’s Performance Camp, by women and for women, the camp has more than 12 hours of coaching, video analysis and more. Loon Mt., Lincoln, info: www. loonmtn.com, 800-229-5666. Jan. 11, U Go Girl Race #1, 8 am-1 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669. Jan. 13-17, College Week #2, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800223-7669.

Dec. 28, Paint a Gingerbread House, 1-4 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh. com.

Jan. 17, Susan Werner concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292.

Dec. 30, Colorful Moose, 6-9 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com.

Jan. 18, Abenaki Parks Rail Jam, 8 am-noon, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669.

Dec. 31, Bunyan Room New Year’s Eve Party, Loon Mt., Loon Mt. Rd., Lincoln, 800229-5666.

Jan. 18, Great Glen Trails Evening Snowshoe Tour, arrive at 6:30 pm, tour starts at 7 pm, nighttime winter walk with AMC naturalist, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Partybration, 4-9 pm, rides, visit with Santa, fireworks at 8 pm, Santa’s Village, 528 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, 586-4445. Dec. 31, Knight of Queens, New Year’s Eve Spectacular, 8 pm, Court St. Arts, Alumni Hall, Haverhill, tickets: www.courtstreetarts. org.

Jan. 18, Roomful of Blues concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292. Jan. 18, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988.

Dec. 31, Jonathan Edwards concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292.

Jan. 18, Whitaker Woods Snowshoe Challenge, 10 am, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation, North Conway, 356-9920.

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Jan. 18-20, MLK Jr. Weekend, ski parties, snowcat rides, kids’ torchlight parade, fireworks & more, Loon Mt., Lincoln, 800229-5666.

Jan. 4, Great Glen Trails Evening Snowshoe Tour, arrive at 6:30 pm, tour starts at 7 pm, nighttime winter walk with AMC naturalist, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988. Jan. 4, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988. Jan. 5, Swinging Epiphany with St. Johnsbury Jazz, 2 pm, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, info/tickets: 752-1028. Jan. 5, Youth Day, all day fun event, lift ticket deals & more, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett & Wildcat, info: 1-800-2237669.

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Jan. 19, U Go Girl Race #2, 8 am-1 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669. Jan. 19 & 20, Women’s Winter Escape, skate and ski clinics, yoga, lunch, sip and shop, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988, www. greatglentrails.com. Jan. 20, Sunrise Snowcoach Tours, 6:158:15 am, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, reservations/info: 466-3988. Jan. 21-Feb. 15, Nourish? Arts Address Mind, Body, Spirit exhibit, Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 5353210.

Jan. 22-26, ETC Presents: Annie, Smith Recital Hall, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, 535-ARTS.

Feb. 1, Ski for MS Fundraiser, 8:30 am, Governor Pavilion, Loon Mt., 60 Loon Mt. Rd., Lincoln, 800-229-5666.

Feb. 15, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988.

Jan. 23-April 9, Complete Metalsmith Course with Amy Lynn Peters, weekly 1-4 pm, The Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Suite #2, Littleton, 4441066, www.littletonstudioschool.org.

Feb. 1, Winterlude, 2-6 pm, sleigh rides, comfort food, handmade art & more, Court St. Arts, Alumni Hall, Haverhill, www. courtstreetarts.org.

Feb. 16, Cabin Fever: Following the Country Road, 2 pm, St. Kieran Community Center, 155 Emery St., Berlin, 752-1028.

Jan. 24-26, NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Black Mt., Jackson, info/events: 383-9356. Jan. 25, 2nd Annual M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988. Jan. 25-26, Annual Military Salute Weekend, 8:30 am-4 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, & Wildcat, 1-800-223-7669. Jan. 25-26, Studio Nocturne with David Lussier, 9 am-4 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com. FEBRUARY Feb. 1, Richard Thompson Solo Acoustic concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www. stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-9357292.

Feb. 7, True Blues with Corey Harris & Cedric Watson concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292. Feb. 9, Ancient Voices, 2 pm, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, info/tickets: 752-1028. Feb. 15, Annual Dinner Dance & Raffle, Berlin, location/details in the works as of press time, visit www.skinansen.com for updates/details. Feb. 15, Great Glen Trails Evening Snowshoe Tour, arrive at 6:30 pm, tour starts at 7 pm, nighttime winter walk with AMC naturalist, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988. Feb. 15, Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tweakers, 11:30 am, mini jump event for age 14 and under snowboarders, Loon Mt., 60 Loon Mt. Rd., Lincoln, 800229-5666.

Feb. 16, Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Plankers, 11 am, mini ski event for age 14 and under, Loon Mt., 60 Loon Mt. Rd., Lincoln, 800-229-5666. Feb. 16, Plymouth State University Piano Recital with Adam Mayon, 1-3 pm, Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center, Plymouth, 535ARTS. Feb. 17, Sunrise Snowcoach Tours, 5:457:45 am, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, reservations/info: 466-3988. Feb. 19-21, Fluorescent Nights, 6-9 pm, evening ski event, Loon Mt., Lincoln, 800229-5666. Feb. 21, JigJam concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292. Feb. 21-23, Winter Carnival, Nansen Ski Club, Berlin, variety of outdoor activities, sledding, cocoa, food, skiing, sled dogs and more, events being planned as of press time, updates/info: www.skinansen.com.

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Feb. 22, Great Glen Trails Evening Snowshoe Tour, arrive at 6:30 pm, tour starts at 7 pm, nighttime winter walk with AMC naturalist, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988. Feb. 22, Pathways for Pregnancy Fundraiser Concert, noon-4 pm, Littleton Opera House, 2 Union St., Littleton, 575-5324. Feb. 22, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988. Feb. 23, Annual Chocolate Festival, the Sweetest Day on the Trails, inn to inn on the trail for chocolate treats throughout the network. Info: www.jacksonnh.com, 3569920. Feb. 24, Sunrise Snowcoach Tours, 5:457:45 am, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, reservations/info: 466-3988. Feb. 25-March 24, Emerging: Annual PSU Student Juried Exhibit, Museum of the White Mts., 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210. Feb. 27-28, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performance Camp, by women and for women, the camp has more than 12 hours of coaching, video

analysis and more. Loon Mt., Lincoln, info: www.loonmtn.com, 800-229-5666. Feb. 29, Alana MacDonald concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292. MARCH March 7, Los Lobos concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292. March 8, New Inca Sun, 2 pm, Andean music & dance, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, info/tickets: 752-1028. March 14, Great Glen Charity Day, 8:30 am-3 pm, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

March 22, Youth Day, lift ticket deals & more, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett & Wildcat, info: 1-800-223-7669. March 27, RUNA, Celtic music, 7 pm, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, info/tickets: 752-1028. March 28, Grandstand Mogul Jam, 11 am-1 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669. APRIL April 4, Attitash Pond Skim, noon-1 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669. April 4, Mt. Washington Valley Annual Chili Cook-Off, N. Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, 356-5701.

March 14, Annual Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race at Cranmore Mt. Resort, www.newenglandskimuseum.org

April 18, Mike Farris concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292.

March 21, Kate Edmonson concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292.

April 25, Judith Owen concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292.

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