September Events in the Lakes Region NH

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StartTime	Name	Location	Description
9/1/2008 11:00:00 AM	Garden Tour - Creating a Perennial Garden	Franklin	Garden Series - Creating a Perennial Garden August 26 - Sept 1, 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 creating a perennial garden. 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.
9/2/2008 11:00:00 AM	Garden Tour - Vegetable Gardens	Franklin	Garden Series - Vegetable Gardens September 2-7, 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 vegetable 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.
9/3/2008 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
9/6/2008 8:30:00 AM	Family - Corvette Show	Lincoln	Annual Corvette Show Sat, Sept 6, 8:30am-2pm Hobo Railroad Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251 (603) 745-2135 www.hoborr.com Show and Shine Saturday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Call Del Liberty at 603-749-5051.
9/6/2008 9:00:00 AM	Family - Plymouth Town Wide Yard Sale	Plymouth	12th Annual Plymouth, NH Town-Wide Yard Sales Saturday, September 6, 9am-3pm (rain or shine) Plymouth NH (603) 536-1001 Over 100 yard sale locations throughout Plymouth, NH. $2.00 maps marking the locations will be sold on the day of the event.
9/6/2008 10:00:00 AM	Multicultural Market Day	Laconia	7th Annual Laconia Multicultural Market Day Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10am-8pm Downtown Laconia, NH Belknap Mill and Rotary Park (603) 524-7683 "A Celebration of Diversity." An all day festival with over thirty nations represented with cultural arts, crafts, foods, children's section, animals, entertainment, exhibits, social services and many musical performances. Fun for all in the beautiful historic downtown Laconia settings. Opening with a Parade of the Flags and ending with 6 p.m. concert with a large entertainment group playing spirited music. Rain or shine. FREE. Hosted by Laconia Human Relations Committee, Laconia Public Schools, Belknap Mill Society, Laconia Historical and Museum Society and Laconia Main Street.
9/6/2008 10:00:00 AM	Family - Push for Literacy	Lincoln	Annual Push for Literacy Sat, Sept 6, call for time Hobo Railroad Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251 (603) 745-2135 www.hoborr.com Teams gather at noon to see which team can push a train car the furthest and fastest. Sponsored by the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation. Sign your team up now! Call 603-356-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org
9/6/2008 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.
9/7/2008 8:30:00 AM	Family - Mustang Car Show	Weirs Beach	ANNUAL MUSTANGS and MORE CAR SHOW Sunday, September 7, 2008, 8:30am-3pm Funspot Route 3, Weirs Beach 603-366-4377 www.FunspotNH.com Over 150 cars on display from vintage beauties to today’s cutting edge. All makes welcome. For more info on the show contact: NH Mustang Club 603-533-0884 www.nhmustangclub.com
9/7/2008 10:00:00 AM	Family - Dewey the Dog	Canterbury	Shaker Spirit Day: Dewey the Dog and Friends September 7, 2008, 10:00AM-4:00PM Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Road Canterbury 603-783-9511 shakers.org A Canterbury Shaker Village celebration for the whole family, including the canine members! Today only, DOGS ALLOWED on a leash outside at the Village. Come and enjoy the grounds with your dog. Canine sport demonstrations. Activities for dogs and their human companions. Photograph Exhibit: Dewey the Dog. Vendors of products for companion animals. Donation bins to benefit local shelters.
9/9/2008 11:00:00 AM	Garden Tour - Fall Flowering Perennials	Franklin	Garden Series - Fall Flowering Perennials Sept 9-14, 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 Fall Flowering Perennials. 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.
9/10/2008 7:00:00 PM	Lecture - Downing Family of Alton Bay	Weirs Beach	The Downing Family of Alton Bay September 10, 2008, 7-8pm Lake Winnipesaukee Museum 503 Endicott St., No. (Rte. 3) Weirs Beach, NH 603-366-5950 www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org The Downing Family has a long history on the lake and played an important role. Learn directly from the family about their ancestors who owned Downing's Boat Yard, Winnipesaukee House, the Legionnaire speedboats, Busy Corner Store and Downing's Landing. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served after the program.
9/11/2008 7:00:00 AM	NASCAR - Sylvania 300 / Sprint Cup	Loudon	NASCAR Races September 11-14, 2008 New Hampshire Motor Speedway Route 106, Loudon (603) 783-4931 www.nhms.com Heluva Good! Fall 125 NASCAR Camping World Series East; New Hampshire 100 - NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour; New Hampshire 200 - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series; Sylvania 300 - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
9/12/2008 8:30:00 AM	Fair - Rochester Fair	Lakes Region	Rochester Fair September 12-21, 2008 72 Lafayette Street Rochester, NH www.rochesterfair.com New Hampshire's largest midway makes the Rochester Fair an event not to miss.
9/16/2008 11:00:00 AM	Garden Tour - Question Time	Franklin	Garden Series - Question Time Sept 16-21, 2008, 11am-12:30pm; 2-3pm Tarbin Gardens 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South) Franklin, NH (603) 934-3518 www.tarbingardens.com This week is devoted to your gardening questions and problems. We will use our personal knowledge, experience and library to answer your questions. Followed by an educational guided tour of Tarbin 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.
9/20/2008 8:00:00 AM	Family - Winni Relay Race	Weirs Beach	WINNIPESAUKEE RELAY RACE Saturday, September 20, 2008, 8am start time Funspot Route 3, Weirs Beach 603-366-4377 www.FunspotNH.com Funspot start and finish point for the race around the lake. Fore more info: North Medford Running Club 978-537-7294 www.northmedfordclub.org
9/20/2008 10:00:00 AM	Family - Wool Day	Canterbury	Wool Day September 20, 2008, 10:00AM-4:00PM Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Road Canterbury 603-783-9511 shakers.org Get wrapped up in Wool, at the 22nd annual Wool Day gathering. Hands on activities, handcrafted items for sale, textile demonstrations including spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, lace making, dyeing, quilting, rug making and more. 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 Lunch offering]. Museum tours and exhibits also available. Special “Textiles” tour.
9/23/2008 11:00:00 AM	Garden Tour - Planning Next Year's Gardens	Franklin	Garden Series - Planning Next Year's Gardens Sept 23-28, 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 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 $6.50). The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.
9/25/2008 9:00:00 AM	Fair - Deerfield Fair	Concord	Deerfield Fair September 25-28 Deerfield Fairgrounds Route 43, Deerfield NH www.deerfieldfair.com Amid nature's dazzling display of fall colors, experience NH's best horse show, world championship horse pulling, spectacular midway rides. Star Spangled Circus, large farm museum, sheep dog demos and much more. Family fair where parking and entertainment are free.
9/27/2008 10:00:00 AM	Family - Flying Yankee Open Hosue	Lincoln	Flying Yankee Open House Sat, Sept 27, 10am-4pm Hobo Railroad Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251 (603) 745-2135 www.hoborr.com Guided historical tours of the Flying Yankee by the restoration group members in Lincoln. For info: www.flyingyankee.com
9/27/2008 10:00:00 AM	Family - Foliage Train	Meredith	Foliage Train Sat/Sun, Sep 27 to Oct 21, call for times Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Off Route 3 in both Meredith and Weirs Beach NH www.hoborr.com Meredith to Lakeport and return: Departure from Weirs Beach also. Winnipesaukee Railroad operates their normal in season route and schedule but with Foliage views along Lake Winnipesaukee. Snacks or lunch or The Famous "Hobo Picnic Lunch" available for purchase. Coaches are heated and some have tables and train is restroom equiped. Adults $13.00 Child $10.00 One Hour Tour $1 less Under 3 Free! This an unreserved Train.
9/27/2008 11:00:00 AM	Family - Foliage Train	Lincoln	Foliage Train Sep 27 to Oct 21 - Daily Hobo Railroad Route 112, Lincoln NH 03251 (603) 745-2135 www.hoborr.com Lincoln to Woodstock and return: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM. Hobo Railroad operates their normal in season route with a view of the Foliage along the Pemigewasett River. Round trip is 80 minutes with snacks or lunch on sale or Order the Hobo Picnic Lunch.Adults $12.00 Child $ 9.00 less Under 3 Free! This an unreserved Train.
9/27/2008 11:00:00 AM	Family - Foliage Train	Meredith	Foliage Trains Sat, Sep 27 and Oct 4 Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Off Route 3 in both Meredith and Weirs Beach NH www.hoborr.com Meredith to Lincoln and return: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All day round trip train excursion from Meredith to Lincoln. Includes special station stops, hot luncheon stop in in Plymouth. Afternoon snack and fun for all. $69.00 Adult / $29.00 Child. Call for information on the special private cars that are offered. This trip is a sell out. Make your reservations early 603-745-2135!
9/27/2008 5:00:00 PM	Family - Harvest Supper Train	Meredith	Foliage - Harvest Supper Train Sat, Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18 Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Off Route 3 in both Meredith and Weirs Beach NH www.hoborr.com Harvest Supper Trains: Departs from Meredith at 5:00 PM by reservation. $31.95 Adult / $22.95 Child. Call (603)745-2135 for reservations year round or (603)279-5253 in season.
9/28/2008 11:00:00 AM	Family - 4 hour Foliage Train	Meredith	Foliage Train Sep 28, Oct 5, 11, 12, 13 and 18, 11am Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Off Route 3 in both Meredith and Weirs Beach NH www.hoborr.com Meredith to Livermore Falls and return: 11:00 AM 4 hour round trip train excursion from Meredith to Livermore Falls with hot luncheon stop in Plymouth. These trips are a sell out. $49.00 Adult, $25.00 Child. Call for information on the special private cars offered. Make reservations early!
9/30/2008 11:00:00 AM	Garden Tour - Food for the Birds	Franklin	Garden Series - Food for the Birds Sept 30 - Oct 5, 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 plants with seeds or berries to provide food for our birds. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Rose Garden Patio. The gardens are open from 10AM – 6PM. Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request.

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