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| 7/1/2008 11:00:00 AM | Garden Tour - Lilies | Franklin | Garden Series - Lilies July 1-6, 2008, 11am-12:30pm; 2-3pm
Tarbin Gardens
321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South)
Franklin, NH (603) 934-3518
www.tarbingardens.com
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on lilies. 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 $6.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. |
| 7/1/2008 7:00:00 PM | Lecture - Ernie Pyle: The lost photo | Wolfeboro | Lecture - Ernie Pyle: The Story of a Lost Photograph
Tuesday, July 1, 7p.m.
The Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-1212
www.wrightmuseum.org
Richard Pyle, Associated Press Writer and author of Schwarzkopf and Lost over Laos
Non-member Admission $5; Museum Members, Free
Wartime correspondent Ernie Pyle's stories about the out-of-the-way places he visited and the people who lived there, were told in a folksy style that personalized the war for millions of Americans. When he was killed in 1945, the U.S. government ordered the immediate destruction of a photograph of Pyle's body out of fear that it would shatter American morale on the home front. |
| 7/2/2008 9:30:00 AM | Workshop - Bird ID: Color Coded Messages | Holderness | BIRD IDENTIFICATION SERIES - COLOR CODED MESSAGES
June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Route 113 in downtown Holderness
Exit 24 off I-93 603-968-7194
www.nhnature.org
Ages 3-4 - Nature talks with color - some colors help to hide, some to say danger, and still others mean welcome. Explore the natural world of color with your child. Adult must accompany child at no additional cost. Cost: $5/member; $7/non-member |
| 7/3/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Balloonist | Lincoln | Mr. Phil
Mon, Thurs and Fri, June 30 to Aug 29, 11am; 1pm; 3pm
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Leaving from Lincoln: with his balloons and magic aboard the Hobo RR to entertain the families. |
| 7/4/2008 10:00:00 AM | Family - Little Engine that Could | Lincoln | The Little Engine That Could(TM)
July 4 to 6 - Fri. to Sun.
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Leaving from Lincoln: A full-size replica engine of the famous character created in the original book by Watty Piper is coming with train rides, entertainment, characters, book readings, children's activities and more! Event is from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Tickets are $ 15.00 pp (age 1 and over). Call 603-745-2135 for details and reservations or visit our web page. |
| 7/4/2008 10:00:00 AM | WWII Vehicle Ride Raffle | Wolfeboro | Don't Just See the Parade -- Be the Parade! Friday, July 4, 10a.m. Wright Museum Wolfeboro NH (603) 569-1212 www.wrightmuseum.org Wolfeboro’s Annual 4th of July ParadeJoin in the fun and help the Wright Museum by entering a raffle to benefit our collection of dozens of fully-operational WWII-era vehicles. Dozens of pairs of seats will be raffled off this spring. Lots of fun for the kids and grandkids! Among the perennial highlights of this classic small town parade is the impressive convoy of the Wright Museum’s WWII vehicles. As a fundraiser to benefit the museum’s vehicle collection, we will be raffling off several pairs of tickets, the bearers of which will participate in the parade by riding in one of these historic vehicles. Raffle tickets are only $5 a piece or five for $20. Deeper discounts apply for purchases in larger quantities: 15 tickets are $50 and 35 tickets - a $175 value - can be purchased for only $100. Those purchasing $100 worth of tickets will also receive a complimentary Wright Museum membership. |
| 7/4/2008 6:30:00 PM | Nightlife - Open Mic | Bristol | Acoustic Open Mic
Every Friday Night, 6:30-10pm
The Mill Ice Cream Cafe
Central Square, Bristol (603) 744-0405
www.themillbristol.com
We invite you to come relax in our old mill, enjoy our homemade ice cream and fudge, and listen to some fine musicians perform for you. Families are welcome. No cover charge. |
| 7/4/2008 7:00:00 PM | Nightlife - 4th Family Party Train | Lincoln | 4th of July Family Party Train
Fri, July 4, 7:00 PM
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com Leaving from Hobo Jct., Lincoln. $20.00 Adult / $15.00Child, (2 and under ride FREE, party option $10.00) Lincoln-Woodstock Fireworks display at 9:30 pm good viewing from Hobo Jct. parking area. |
| 7/4/2008 7:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Music at the Marketplace | Weirs Beach | Music at the Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, July 4 - August 17, 7pm-10pm
Weirs Beach Boardwalk
21 Weeks Street
Weirs Beach 603-366-5800
weirsbeach.com/marketplace/music.html
Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with a view of the boardwalk. Featured are Barbershoppers every Wednesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm. All other concerts take place from 7pm-10pm. Duos on Fridays Band Concerts on Saturdays and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. |
| 7/5/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Flying Yankee Open Hosue | Lincoln | Flying Yankee Open House
Saturday, July 5, 11am-4pm
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Lincoln: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Guided historical tours of the Flying Yankee by the restoration group members in Lincoln. For info: www.flyingyankee.com |
| 7/5/2008 4:30:00 PM | Bingo | Weirs Beach | LWHS Bingo Nights
Saturdays, Jan 5 - Dec 27, 2008, 4:30pm-9:15pm
Funspot Bingo Hall
503 Endicott St., No. (Rte. 3)
Weirs Beach, NH 603-366-5950
www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org
Join the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society at the Funspot Bingo Hall every Saturday to raise money for this nonprofit organization. Early bird session begins at 4:30pm with doors opening at 3:00pm. $10 9-card packages available. Regular sessions begin at 6:45 with $20 18-card packages and $16 12-card packages. Winner take all strips extra. Catering by Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant. Alcoholic beverages served by the D.A. Long Tavern. Non-smoking facility.
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| 7/6/2008 10:00:00 AM | Family - Spirit of Equality | Canterbury | Shaker Spirit Day: Spirit of Equality
July 6, 2008, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road
Canterbury 603-783-9511
www.shakers.org In the wake of the nation’s Independence Day, a celebration of diversity and harmony at Canterbury Shaker Village. Musical performance. |
| 7/7/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Balloonist | Lincoln | Mr. Phil
Mon, Thurs and Fri, June 30 to Aug 29, 11am; 1pm; 3pm
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Leaving from Lincoln: with his balloons and magic aboard the Hobo RR to entertain the families. |
| 7/7/2008 6:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Classic Car Cruise Night | Weirs Beach | LWHS Cruise Nights
Mondays, June 23 - Aug 25, 2008, 6-8pm
Lake Winnipesaukee Museum
503 Endicott St. No. (Rte 3), Weirs Beach
603-366-5950
www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org
Cruise on in to the historic 4 acre property at the Lake Winnipesaukee
Museum. All antique and classic car enthusiasts welcome. Fun and games,
50/50 raffles and more. Free. |
| 7/8/2008 11:00:00 AM | Garden Tour - Water Gardens | Franklin | Garden Series - Water Gardens July 8-13, 2008, 11am-12:30pm; 2-3pm
Tarbin Gardens
321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South)
Franklin, NH (603) 934-3518
www.tarbingardens.com
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on water 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 $6.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. |
| 7/8/2008 7:00:00 PM | Lecture - The Other Navy | Wolfeboro | Lecture - The Other Navy: The Fleet Auxiliaries of WWII
Tuesday, July 8, 7p.m.
The Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-1212
www.wrightmuseum.org
Richard Berg, USN Motor Machinist 1st Class, ret.
David Warren, Wright Museum Librarian
Non-member Admission $5; Museum Members, Free
A huge fleet of support vessels operated behind the scenes—often in harm's way—to keep the fighting ships going. During WWII, nets were laid in harbors, anchorages, and around large ships to serve as protection against submarine and torpedo attacks. When not performing Net duties these ships were also used as cargo, salvage, buoy and tug vessels, as well as in the performance of other duties.Following a brief survey of auxiliary ship types, WWII veteran Richard Berg will explain how net tenders protected ships from submarine and torpedo attacks. David Warren will follow with a discussion of his latest ship model project, a WWII T-2 Tanker. |
| 7/9/2008 7:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Music at the Marketplace | Weirs Beach | Music at the Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, July 4 - August 17, 7pm-10pm
Weirs Beach Boardwalk
21 Weeks Street
Weirs Beach 603-366-5800
weirsbeach.com/marketplace/music.html
Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with a view of the boardwalk. Featured are Barbershoppers every Wednesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm. All other concerts take place from 7pm-10pm. Duos on Fridays Band Concerts on Saturdays and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. |
| 7/9/2008 8:00:00 PM | Performance - Theophilus North | Weirs Beach | Theophilus North
Wed July 9 - Sat July 19
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
Route 11B, Alpenrose Plaza
Weirs Beach NH (603) 366-7377
www.winniplayhouse.com
by Matthew Burnett based on Thornton Wilder’s novel. The NH Premiere of a heartwarming coming-of-age tale about an idealistic dreamer who lands in glamorous Newport RI in 1926 and learns the meaning(fullness) of, well, life! Performances: Mondays-Saturdays at 8pm, Mondays at 2pm. No performances Sundays. Tickets $19 for adults, $17 for seniors/students |
| 7/12/2008 9:00:00 AM | 2-Day Guided Nature Backpacking Tour | Lakes Region | 2-Day Guided Nature Backpacking Tour July 12-13, 2008, 9am-4pm Additional Dates: Oct 18-19, Nov 15-16, Dec 20-21. Location varies - directions given upon registration 528-0136 www.outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com Grab your camera and come see the views and maybe a moose. This tour will focus on what's wild in New Hampshire. Nature lovers will get to know local wildlife, geology, and history of the particular area chosen by your guide, in the White Mountains or Great North Woods. A different location each date. You can find animal tracks and signs, identify plants, see waterfalls, hear or spot birds and other wildlife, and experience all kinds of weather. Includes pack list, directions to meet guide, 4 meals, talks and tips, snowshoes/ice grippers if needed, camping gear, possible wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. "Women Only" on May 17-18. The price for 2 days of guided hiking with a nature/history focus and 1 night remote camping is $200 per person. Please call for availability, location, and reservations. Custom adventures and vacation packages are also available. |
| 7/12/2008 9:00:00 AM | Summer Garden Tour | Laconia | Summer Garden Tour, Luncheon, Boutique and Raffle
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 9am-3pm
Laconia NH (603) 455-2969
OpecheeGardenClub@yahoo.com
The Opechee Garden Club invites you to a tour of gardens in the Lakes Region. Return to Garden Elegance is theme of Opechee Garden Club's annual self-guided tour of several selected gardens (oriental, shade, mature perennial and cottage gardens) includes luncheon at Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront estate, a boutique and raffle. Tickets at $20.00 include the luncheon. Proceeds benefit scholarships and community betterment. |
| 7/12/2008 10:00:00 AM | Family - Lavender Day | Canterbury | Lavender Day
July 12, 2008, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Santerbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road
Canterbury 603-783-9511
www.shakers.org Celebrate the joys of lavender at Canterbury Shaker Village! Learn the culinary, medicinal and household uses of this fragrant herb. Tours of our certified organic gardens will include tips on growing and sustaining lavender. Attend our relaxation clinic and try Shaker-style lavender lemonade and cookies. Lavender plants available at the farm stand. |
| 7/12/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Seuss Adventure | Lincoln | Seuss Adventure
Sat and Sun, July 12 and 13, 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Come explore the wubbulous world of Dr. Seuss aboard the Kids Club Car! Kids, and those young at heart, will use their imagination to bring books to life! Call (603) 745-9980 for details or www.believeinbooks.org $20 pp, includes roundtrip train ticket |
| 7/12/2008 7:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Miss Winnipesaukee | Weirs Beach | MISS WINNIPESAUKEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 7pm
Gunstock Recreational Area
Route 11, Gilford
www.gunstock.com
Preliminary Miss America Scholarship Program. For more Info: Tina, Director 603-387-0271 www.MissWinni.org |
| 7/12/2008 8:00:00 PM | Performance - The Temptations Review | Wolfeboro | The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards Saturday, July 12, 2008, 8:00 PM Great Waters Music Festival office: 58 North Main Street concerts: Brewster Academy Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (603) 569-7710 www.greatwaters.org THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW featuring DENNIS EDWARDS knows how to generate wonderful "Memories" as they entertain audiences around the globe. Mr. Edwards is one of the last surviving members of The Legendary group "The Temptations." |
| 7/13/2008 10:00:00 AM | Family - Alberta Kirkpatrick 90th | Canterbury | Alberta Kirkpatrick 90th Celebration
July 13, 2008, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road
Canterbury 603-783-9511
www.shakers.org The last child to grow up at Canterbury Shaker Village, Alberta Kirkpatrick has moved and inspired countless visitors with her story of life with the Shakers. Come to Canterbury Shaker Village and celebrate Alberta Kirkpatrick’s 90th Birthday and hear about her remarkable experience. Musical performance by the Shaker Singers. |
| 7/13/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Family Day at the Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | Family Day 2008 - Ride in a Restored WWII Military Vehicle!
Sunday, July 13, 11am-3pm
The Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-1212
www.wrightmuseum.org
Youngsters and the young at heart will enjoy a day of special activities, food, and gallery tours. Re-enactors and special displays round out the event. Admission includes a BBQ lunch and two rides in vehicles from the museum's collection. |
| 7/14/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Balloonist | Lincoln | Mr. Phil
Mon, Thurs and Fri, June 30 to Aug 29, 11am; 1pm; 3pm
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Leaving from Lincoln: with his balloons and magic aboard the Hobo RR to entertain the families. |
| 7/15/2008 11:00:00 AM | Garden Tour - Summer Flowering Trees/Shrubs | Franklin | Garden Series - Summer Flowering Trees and Shrubs
July 15-20, 2008, 11am-12:30pm; 2-3pm
Tarbin Gardens
321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South)
Franklin, NH (603) 934-3518
www.tarbingardens.com
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on summer flowering trees and shrubs. 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 $6.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. |
| 7/15/2008 7:00:00 PM | Lecture - Medical Care WWII | Wolfeboro | Lecture - Medical Care on the Battlefield during WWII
Tuesday, July 15, 7p.m.
The Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-1212
www.wrightmuseum.org
Lt. Col. Eleanor Spiller, Army Nurse Corps, ret.
Non-member Admission $5; Museum Members, Free
To meet the challenge of World War II the Medical Department of the U. S. Army expanded to provide the best in medical and surgical care for more than 8,000,000 American soldiers serving under the most varied conditions of climate and terrain. Join us to learn more about the valuable contributions of the thousands of surgeons, medics, nurses, and other personnel whose valuable contributions helped to maintain America 's fighting strength. |
| 7/16/2008 9:30:00 AM | Family - Animal Enrichment | Holderness | ANIMAL ENRICHMENT DAY
July 16, 2008, 9:30am-4:30pm
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Road
Holderness 603-968-7194
www.nhnature.org
Come Play the Animal Way! This is a fun-filled day for families focusing on animal enrichment – stimulating activities for captive wildlife to keep them engaged in their surroundings and allow them to lead the best lives possible in captivity. Live animal presentations and demonstrations will be held throughout the day. No reservations are required. No charge for members. Non-members: $13/adults, $11/seniors (65+), $9/youth (ages 3-15), 2 and under free. |
| 7/16/2008 6:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Murder Mystery Dinner Train | Meredith | Murder Mystery Dinner Train
July 16, Aug 6, 20 Oct 25, 26
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
Off Route 3 in both
Meredith and Weirs Beach NH
www.hoborr.com
Departing from Meredith at 6:00 PM and Oct 26 departs 5:00 PM by reservation, $55.95 pp. These were a sell out last season. Call early to reserve 603-745-2135 year round or 603-279-5253 in season |
| 7/16/2008 7:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Music at the Marketplace | Weirs Beach | Music at the Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, July 4 - August 17, 7pm-10pm
Weirs Beach Boardwalk
21 Weeks Street
Weirs Beach 603-366-5800
weirsbeach.com/marketplace/music.html
Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with a view of the boardwalk. Featured are Barbershoppers every Wednesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm. All other concerts take place from 7pm-10pm. Duos on Fridays Band Concerts on Saturdays and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. |
| 7/16/2008 7:00:00 PM | Lecture - Lady of the Lake | Weirs Beach | Lady of the Lake - The River Queen of Winnipiseogee
July 16, 2008, 7-8pm
Lake Winnipesaukee Museum
503 Endicott St., No. (Rte. 3)
Weirs Beach, NH 603-366-5950
www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org
Steam power transformed the tiny settlement of Lake Village (now Lakeport) into a major industrial complex in the mid-1800's. The arrival of the railroad and the resulting boom in commerce prompted construction of the Lady of the Lake, the first successful steamboat on Winnipiseogee Lake. Ship Modeler David Warren from Melvin Village will discuss the fascinating history of the Lady, from her charter in 1848 to her final rest at the bottom of Glendale Bay in 1895. His new model will be on display at the museum through August 30th. Light refreshments served after the program. Free and open to the public.
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| 7/18/2008 9:00:00 AM | Lakeside Living Expo | Gilford | Lakeside Living Expo
July 18-20, 2008
Friday noon-8pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Route 11A, Gilford, NH 03249
www.lakesidelivingexpo.com
A three day celebration of cottages, adirondack decor, outdoor adventure and lakeside living. |
| 7/19/2008 8:00:00 AM | Family - Town Wide Yard Sale | Lakes Region | Charlestown's 16th Townwide Yard Sale Day Saturday, July 19, 8am-3pm Route 12, Main Street Charlestown NH Find your treasures here. Refreshments available
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| 7/19/2008 10:00:00 AM | Family - Annual Loon Festival | Moultonboro | Annual Loon Festival
July 19, 10am-2pm
The Loon Center
183 Lee's Mills Rd., Moultonborough (603) 476-5666
www.loon.org
Good family fun! Nature exhibits, children's activities, Mr. Phil and his famous balloon tying, spectacular face painting, live music, free food and slide shows. Admission is free! |
| 7/19/2008 8:00:00 PM | Performance - Chorus and Orchestra | Wolfeboro | Great Waters Chorus and Orchestra Concert Program Love Songs, Choruses and Folk Ballads From Opera To Broadway Saturday, July 19, 2008, 8:00 PM Great Waters Music Festival office: 58 North Main Street concerts: Brewster Academy Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (603) 569-7710 www.greatwaters.org Great Waters’ outstanding 100 voice Festival Chorus, selected from the Eastern Seaboard, and the Festival Symphony Orchestra, along with internationally acclaimed soloists, will present this unique program. |
| 7/21/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Balloonist | Lincoln | Mr. Phil
Mon, Thurs and Fri, June 30 to Aug 29, 11am; 1pm; 3pm
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Leaving from Lincoln: with his balloons and magic aboard the Hobo RR to entertain the families. |
| 7/22/2008 11:00:00 AM | Garden Tour - Attracting Hummingbirds | Franklin | Garden Series - Attracting Hummingbirds
July 22-27, 2008, 11am-12:30pm; 2-3pm
Tarbin Gardens
321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South)
Franklin, NH (603) 934-3518
www.tarbingardens.com
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on attracting hummingbirds. 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 $6.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. |
| 7/22/2008 7:00:00 PM | Lecture - Curious George and Flight from Nazi | Wolfeboro | Lecture - Curious George and the Flight from Nazi Germany
Tuesday, July 22, 7p.m.
The Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-1212
www.wrightmuseum.org
Nat Scrimshaw, Curious George Cottage Director
Non-member Admission $5; Museum Members, Free Curious George co-creators Hans and Margaret Rey fled Germany during Hitler's rise to power. The Jewish couple fled to France, and eventually America —bringing with them the original Curious George manuscript, which was published in 1941. The Reys would eventually settle in Waterville Valley, N.H., where they continued to churn out children's classics. Nat Scrimshaw was a family friend whose boyhood memories are filled with vivid recollections of visits to the Reys' home. |
| 7/23/2008 6:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Turkey Dinner Train | Meredith | Musical Theme Turkey Dinner Trains
Wed July 23; Sat July 26, Aug 2, 16
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
Off Route 3 in both
Meredith and Weirs Beach NH
www.hoborr.com
Featuring David Smith with his accordion. Departs from Meredith at 6:00 PM by reservation. $32.95 PP. Call for reservations (603)745-2135 year round or (603)279-5253 in season |
| 7/23/2008 7:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Music at the Marketplace | Weirs Beach | Music at the Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, July 4 - August 17, 7pm-10pm
Weirs Beach Boardwalk
21 Weeks Street
Weirs Beach 603-366-5800
weirsbeach.com/marketplace/music.html
Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with a view of the boardwalk. Featured are Barbershoppers every Wednesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm. All other concerts take place from 7pm-10pm. Duos on Fridays Band Concerts on Saturdays and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. |
| 7/23/2008 8:00:00 PM | Performance - Cliffhanger | Weirs Beach | Cliffhanger
Wed July 23rd - Sat Aug 2nd
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
Route 11B, Alpenrose Plaza
Weirs Beach NH (603) 366-7377
www.winniplayhouse.com
by James Yaffe. A suspenseful thriller about a college professor and the lengths he will to go to avoid forced retirement. Together with his Lady MacBeth-of-a-wife, mild-mannered Henry Lowenthal plots and schemes his way to promotion. Performances: Mondays-Saturdays at 8pm, Mondays at 2pm. No performances Sundays. Tickets $19 for adults, $17 for seniors/students |
| 7/25/2008 8:00:00 PM | Festival - Folk | Wolfeboro | 7th Annual Folk Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday - July 25-27 Great Waters Music Festival office: 58 North Main Street concerts: Brewster Academy Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (603) 569-7710 www.greatwaters.org Already booked for 2008! - The Waybacks, Cheryl Wheeler, Gretchen Peters, Jonathan Edwards, David Olney with Sergio Webb, Catie Curtis, Emilia Dahlin, Anais Mitchell, Ash Fischbein and The Sons Of The Never Wrong. JUST ADDED - The Pure Prairie League!! |
| 7/26/2008 9:00:00 AM | Hebron Fair | Hebron | 56th Annual Hebron Fair
Sat, July 26, 2008, 9am-7pm
Hebron Common
Jct of North Shore Road and West Shore Road
Hebron (603) 744-5883
www.hebronchurchnh.org
On the Picturesque Hebron Common at the North End of Newfound Lake, Rain or Shine, Free Admission, Over 90 Craftspeople, Pony Rides, Children's Games, Rummage, White Elephant, Baked Goods, Plants, Books, Lunch featuring Homemade Baked Beans, Auction at 1pm, Chicken BBQ at 5:30pm. Proceeds benefit the Hebron Church. |
| 7/26/2008 10:00:00 AM | Designer Show House | Meredith | Designer Show House
July 26-August 10, 10am-5pm
NH Humane Society
1305 Meredith Center Rd, Laconia (603) 524-8236
www.nhhumane.org
The NH Humane Society in Laconia is presenting its first Designer Show House and the public is invited to view the magic performed by twenty three local designers on the interior spaces of a newly built, fabulous home with spectacular vistas of the lakes and mountains. The home will be open daily from 10 AM til 5 PM. Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the animals that reside at the Humane Society until they find their forever homes. Visitors will be bused (about two miles) from the Humane Society. |
| 7/28/2008 11:00:00 AM | Family - Balloonist | Lincoln | Mr. Phil
Mon, Thurs and Fri, June 30 to Aug 29, 11am; 1pm; 3pm
Hobo Railroad
Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251
(603) 745-2135
www.hoborr.com
Leaving from Lincoln: with his balloons and magic aboard the Hobo RR to entertain the families. |
| 7/29/2008 11:00:00 AM | Garden Tour - Garden Insects | Franklin | Garden Series - Garden Insects
July 29 - Aug 3, 2008, 11am-12:30pm; 2-3pm
Tarbin Gardens
321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South)
Franklin, NH (603) 934-3518
www.tarbingardens.com
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on identification of garden insects. 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 $6.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. |
| 7/29/2008 7:00:00 PM | Lecture - By His Deeds | Wolfeboro | Lecture - "By His Deeds, Measure Yours:" Making the Case for Sacrifice on the American Home Front
Tuesday, July 29, 7p.m.
The Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-1212
www.wrightmuseum.org
James J. Kimble, Seton Hall University
Non-member Admission $5; Museum Members, Free
During WWII, the Office of Civilian Defense mounted an ambitious home front campaign intended to get Americans to make sacrifices in support of the war effort. One of the more graphic elements of the campaign depicted dead or dying soldiers, intended as a way for those back home to keep the privations they were asked to endure in the larger context of the sacrifices that Americans were making on the frontlines. |
| 7/30/2008 8:00:00 AM | The Soul Fest | Gilford | The SoulFest
July 30 - August 2
Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249 978-346-4577
www.thesoulfest.com
The SOULFEST 2008 on sale now! Featuring Third Day, Toby Mac, Jars of Clay, Newsboys, Flyleaf, Kutless, Skillet, the Chariot and 100 more over 4 days on 5 separate stages July 30-August 2 at the Beautiful Gunstock Mt Resort, Gilford NH. On sale at www.thesoulstore.com - SAVE 10% by entering SF10 in the coupon box. |
| 7/30/2008 7:00:00 PM | Nightlife - Music at the Marketplace | Weirs Beach | Music at the Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, July 4 - August 17, 7pm-10pm
Weirs Beach Boardwalk
21 Weeks Street
Weirs Beach 603-366-5800
weirsbeach.com/marketplace/music.html
Free concerts on an outdoor stage, weather permitting. Seating at bleachers, tables and on the lawn. Pleasant setting with a view of the boardwalk. Featured are Barbershoppers every Wednesday from 7:30pm-8:30pm. All other concerts take place from 7pm-10pm. Duos on Fridays Band Concerts on Saturdays and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday. |
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