For immediate release
March 11, 2008
Contact: Amy Landers, Executive Director
Lakes Region Association (603) 744-8664 / alanders@lakesregion.org

Common Man Family of Restaurants Join as a Sponsor for Mardi Gras by the Lake

On Friday, March 21st, from 6:30-10:30pm The Common Man Family of Restaurants will join other businesses in sponsoring the Lakes Region Association's Annual Mardi Gras by the Lake at the luxurious Church Landing in Meredith with a generous donation in support of tourism marketing for the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Long known for their willingness to get involved where needed, The Common Man Family of Restaurants with their generous sponsorship of Mardi Gras by the Lake, recognizes that support of the Lakes Region Association's activities is instrumental in assisting local businesses and the overall economy in the region through maintaining and boosting the sizeable and indispensable amount of tourism promotion the association provides for its members on an in-state, out-of-state, national and international level.

At the annual Mardi Gras by the Lake one lucky ticket holder will walk away with $10,000 at the end of the night's festivities. Only 300 tickets will be sold and since you don't have to be present to win you can split a chance with a bunch of friends. Tickets are only $100 and admit TWO adults and enter you for the $10,000 sweepstakes prize as well as Mardi Gras inspired hot and heavy hors d'oeuvres, dancing to a live Jazz Band, King Cake and desserts, beverage stations, awesome raffle prizes, silent auction and more.

Attendees must be 21 years or older. To purchase tickets for Mardi Gras by the Lake contact the Lakes Region Association at (603) 744-8664. Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted. To purchase tickets online, visit www.LakesRegion.org/mardigras.

All of the funds raised at this annul event will allow the Lakes Region Association to continue to enhance their marketing efforts to bring more visitors and their subsequent spending to the area's businesses. In addition, funds will also be used to increasing the association's financial contribution for the Annual Mildred Beach Hospitality Scholarship that is awarded each fall at the Association's Annual Meeting to an area college student.

The first Common Man restaurant was opened by Alex Ray in Ashland in 1971. Over the past 36 years, the family has grown to 13 restaurants, The Common Man Inn and Spa in Plymouth and The Common Man Company Store in Ashland. Restaurants include Foster's Boiler Room at The Common Man Inn and Spa in Plymouth; The Common Man restaurants in Ashland, Lincoln, Concord, Windham and Merrimack; The Italian Farmhouse in Plymouth; Tilt'n Diner in Tilton and Airport Diner in Manchester; and Lago, Camp, Town Docks and Lakehouse in Church Landing at Mill Falls in Meredith. For more information, visit www.thecman.com.

The Lakes Region Association is a non-profit tourism marketing organization that promotes the entire region and represents over 440 businesses including lodging properties, campgrounds, restaurants, attractions, marinas, golf courses, real estate companies, retail and related shops, and many service entities. To assist our guests the association publishes the Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire, a comprehensive guide to the area, and the Lakes Region Map and Guide. The Lakes Region Association also maintains several supporting websites including ones for group travelers, travel writers, Yuletide at the Lakes, and historical walking tours in addition to their primary site www.LakesRegion.org for up to the minute happenings, property and entertainment listings, vacation travel incentives, photo tours and so much more. For a free vacation package call 1-800-60-LAKES.
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EVENT LISTING

Win $10,000 at Mardi Gras by the Lake
Friday, March 21, 6:30-10:30pm
Location: Inns at Mill Falls - Church Landing, Route 3, Meredith NH
One lucky ticket holder will walk away with $10,000 at the end of the night's festivities. Tickets are only $100 and admit TWO adults and enter you for the $10,000 sweepstakes prize as well as Mardi Gras inspired hot and heavy hors d'oeuvres, dancing to a live Jazz Band, King Cake and dessert bar. Attendees must be 21 years or older. To purchase tickets for Mardi Gras by the Lake contact the Lakes Region Association at (603) 744-8664. Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted. To purchase tickets online, visit www.LakesRegion.org/mardigras.

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The Lakes Region Association is a non-profit tourism marketing organization that promotes the entire region. The association publishes the Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire, a comprehensive guide to the area, and Lakes Region Map and Guide. For a free vacation package call 1-800-60-LAKES.