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Friday, April 8
6th Annual Souper Supper at Parsonsfield Seminary: Come and join us for a down home evening of comfort food and music. Four soups will be served buffet style along with salad, rolls, biscuits and corn-bread on the table. Dessert is gingerbread with lemon sauce and/or whipped cream and sugar cookies. Beverages are included. Soup will be served from 6-7:30pm. All monies go toward the ongoing restoration of our historic buildings. For more information, call (207) 625-8360 or (603)539-5233.
Kennett High School Drama will present an original work, “The Red, White, and Blue”, written and performed by Kennett students Abby Olds, Alexia Dolph, Courtney Barrows, Hailee Tilton, Jennifer Pappalardo, Katie Grout, Rebeeca Lees, Kathryn Lees, Cain Drouin, Dominic Moon, Devon Russell, Chance Bousquet, Joshua Blaney, and Snowden Oneill. The original production is directed by Glenn Noble, choreographed by Holly Fougere and stage managed by Cale King. Only 3 performances at the Kennett High School Loynd
Auditorium beginning tonight at 7pm. All tickets are sold at the door. Photos will be posted on Valley Promotions’ Facebook page.
M&D Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson, Thursday through Saturday, April 7 through 23 at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan, Nan (Melissa O’Neil) has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle (Ben Steber) a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon (Tristan Andrews-Preston) and a stripper named Sweetheart (Natalie Mae) she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at: www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Advice to the Players presents their Spring Production of “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” -- an intense, minimalist, quick-moving version that will give you a fresh look at the most famous play of all time. Playing at the Sandwich Town Hall Theatre this evening at 7:30pm. Information and tickets are available at: advice-totheplayers.org/hamlet-2016.
Saturday, April 9
You may be thinking it is a little early to think spring, but Bartlett Recreation Department wants you all to begin preparing for our NEW Spring Fever Craft Fair. Many have suggested it, now we are doing it! Today, from 10am- 2pm in the Bartlett School Gym. If you are interested in joining us, please call 374-1952. Gardeners and florists ~ we would love for you to join us and bring in some spring!
Barnyard Basics Workshop; Raising Pigs: 10am.–12noon. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village presents this workshop for the beginning pig owners, or those interested in raising pigs for meat. Basic information is provided for their shelter, care, nutrition, etc. The workshop will include a walk on the farm property to see the shelter, pastures and pigs. Led by Farm Manager Lindsey McAllister; ages 16 & above. Pre-register by calling 323-7591.
Join Believe in Books Literacy Foundation for their spr ing Character Breakfast series. The morning offers a small breakfast including gluten-free pancakes with our own 100 Acre Wood Maple Syrup, a storybook reading and a visit from the featured character of the week. Today’s character is Eyeore, beginning at 10am. Plus use of the 100 Acre Continued on page 2
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April 8, 2016
Fund-Raising & Non-Profit Events
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Welcome to Charity Chatter, a guide to upcoming fund-raising and special events for local non-profit organizations.
Our Mission: The goal of Mount Washington Valley Promotions is to promote non-profit events
and fund-raising endeavors in the Mount Washington Valley area; to cross promote among local
non-profits; to increase local support for non-profits; to ease the marketing workload of volunteer
board members; to increase public awareness of the local non-profit agencies; to facilitate
collaborative non-profit and fund-raising events.
Wood Trail System for the day. For a list of characters, call 356-9980. The Sugar Shack will be open from 11am-4pm.
The Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society will be having their Spr ing Meeting, at 12:30pm at Glen Junction Restaurant, in Glen. There will be Elections of Officers for the coming year, discussion on the User Agreement or Stewardship agreement with the State of New Hampshire, President's and Vice President's Report, Secretary/Treasurer's report, schedule of work sessions for the 2016-2017 year, status of Roundhouse repairs, plow restoration and box car restoration. There will also be discussion on potential storage of a privately owned Parlor Car, fundraising efforts and grant application process. Also, to be discussed is their upcoming Model Railroad & Craft Show at Attitash Grand Summit in June. For more information email Pete Davis at [email protected] or Cam Sargent at [email protected].
Carroll County RSVP Annual Penny Sale: The RSVP Penny Sale, a yearly tradition, will be held at the Ossipee Town Hall. Penny sales opens at 4pm. Don’t miss our gift basket raffle, door prizes, 50-50 raffle, and homemade bake sale goodies! Need to be present for the penny prizes. Terry McCarthy will be in the kitchen with her crew selling hot dogs, chili and great soups. On sale will be collectables, house-hold goods, books, clothing and much, much more! All proceeds will benefit the RSVP Meals on Wheels Program. If you would like to donate items to support the penny sale, please call Doris at 356-9331 before dropping off your items.
The 10th Annual Honey Do Auction, presented by the White Mountain Home Builders & Remodelers Association, will be held at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort beginning at 5pm. For the Honey Do Auction we find qualified and competent builders, painters, remodelers, plumbers, electricians, and other reputable professionals who donate a day of service - we call them "Honeys." Each "Honey" professional is auctioned off to the highest bidder in need of services. We also secure numerous raffle and prize items from generous local donors which are then auctioned off to the highest bidder during our Live Auction. Last year the 9th annual Honey Do Auction generated $10,500 in donations, $6,000 of which was donated to MWV Habitat for Humanity, $2,000 has been awarded as scholarships and $1,000 awarded in tools to students pursuing a career in the construction industry, $1,000
has been awarded to MWV School to Career for their Construction Camp, and $500 to sponsor a program on technical building construction for Kennett High School students. For more information, call Gordon Cormack at 986-5468.
Project Graduation at Kennett High School is hosting the first annual dinner and cake auction at Madison Elementary School. The spaghetti dinner starts at 5:30pm and the cake auction starts at 6:30pm. Gluten-free pasta is available. For more information email: [email protected].
Kennett High School Drama will present an original work, “The Red, White, and Blue”, written and performed by Kennett students hits the stage tonight at 7pm. All tickets are sold at the door. Photos will be posted on Valley Promotions’ Facebook page.
M&D Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson, Thursday through Saturday, through 23 at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan, Nan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon and a stripper named Sweetheart she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Advice to the Players presents their Spring Production of “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” - an intense, minimalist, quick-moving version that will give you a fresh look at the most famous play of all time. Playing at the Sandwich Town Hall Theatre this evening at 7:30pm. Information and tickets are available at: advicetotheplayers.org/hamlet-2016.
Sunday, April 10
Modern Western Square Dancing is alive and well in Mt. Washington Valley. For dancers who have completed the Mainstream program, (current class graduates are welcome) here’s a chance to enjoy dancing with others on a Sunday afternoon with guest caller Jerry Maurice. Hearing En-hancement equipment is available, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and of course refreshments will make for a Mainstream
Fun afternoon. Join MWV Stompers at 2pm at Salyards Center for the Arts in Conway Village, NH. For more information call 694-2080.
Kennett High School Drama will present the final performance of their an original work, “The Red, White, and Blue”, written and performed by Kennett students this afternoon at 4pm. All tickets are sold at the door. Photos will be posted on Valley Promotions’ Facebook page.
Advice to the Players presents their Spring Production of “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” - an intense, minimalist, quick-moving version that will give you a fresh look at the most famous play of all time. Playing at the Sandwich Town Hall Theatre this afternoon at 2pm. Information and tickets are available at: advicetotheplayers.org/hamlet-2016.
The 2016 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Event will be held at the Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center, in Bartlett at 7pm. Young ladies from through-out the Valley will compete for nearly $2,000 in scholarship money. Tickets may be purchased from contestants or pay at the door.
Monday, April 11
Today is the deadline for reservations for the Mountain Garden Club April 18 Lunch and Learn at the Red Fox Grille in Jackson. Call 383-6668.
Altrusa of Carroll County will be having their monthly meeting at 6pm at Runnells Hall in Chocorua. All are welcomed to join in. If interested in learning more about Altrusa of Carroll County please visit the website at http://carrollcountyaltrusa.blogspot.com or email [email protected].
Tuesday, April 12
An Alzheimer's Support Group meets at 1:30pm at Memorial Hospital’s Merriman House. Caregivers will find sympathetic and knowledgeable support and advice. For more information, call 356-5461, ext. 194.
Flatbread Pizza Company is offering a Fund-Raiser this evening to benefit Rozzie May Animal Alliance. A portion of all flatbreads sold will be donated to RMAA spay/neuter program. Please join us at Flat-bread on Main Street, North Conway, enjoy good food and fun while supporting a good cause…and don’t forget, get your pets spay/neutered.
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For a list of on-going events, visit our website: www.valleypromotions.net and click on On-Going Events!
We, at Valley Promotions, strive to print the correct information in our newsletter. However, dates and times may change due to weather and other factors. PLEASE check with the organization who is hosting the event to
make sure the information is correct.
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Fridays at 7:00 pm
This year’s Free Family Funergy Festival will be on
Sunday, April 24th from 10am-2pm at The North Conway Community Center in North Conway, NH. Come enjoy this Earth Day hands-on investigation of resource
conservation. A full slate of environmentally friendly vendors, activities, and live demonstrations will take place and is sure to please kids and grandparents alike. Construct a fairy house, create a recycled instrument, plant seeds, eat solar s’mores, do an energy scavenger hunt, make a smoothie, help build a bee house, learn to compost, play the recycle race, talk to a
renewable energy company, a green builder, a farmer, a scientist, a recycling business and more. Challenge friends and family to use their own energy in parent/child games such as floor hockey, basketball, and dodge ball inside the brand new gymnasium! Jump roping, hula hooping and even story hour with The Lorax. Environmentalism
has never been so fun! This is a FREE rain or shine event that shouldn’t be missed!
Spotlight: MWV Green Team Funergy Festival
Spotlight: MWV Children’s Museum 10th Birthday!
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In addition to the Birthday Party Bash, it is another year of Rayne’s Fairy Festival that is the children’s museum focus at present. “This is a big year for Rayne’s Fairy Festival! We have a new partner in Cranmore Ski Mountain. Cranmore Ski Mountain is the site of Rayne’s Fairy Festival and will have all of their fun summertime attractions open as well as Zip’s Pub for lunchtime. These offerings do come at a fee but the fairy festival is FREE! That’s right FREE” (Morin). The MWV Children’s Museum is working on sponsorships to cover all of the associated costs and counting on the generosity of donations from those who can afford it at the gates. Please come prepared to make a donation to support the museum and get ready for fun. Music, actors, over 100 fairy houses, science activities based on nature, crafts, face painting and more. The event is Friday, June 17th from 11 am to 2 pm. Be there! School groups
MWV Children’s Museum Turns 10 Years Old & Ushers In Another Magical Year!
The MWV Children’s Museum is celebrating 10 years of service to the Mount Washington Valley and its visitors. Join them on Friday, April 15th from 3 pm to 6 pm for an evening of fun for both children and adults. “You do not need to have kids to come to this event! It is a community celebration of a beloved resource”, says Shelly Morin, executive director, MWV Children’s Museum. There isn’t a set admission fee for attending but a donation toward the next 10 years of service is very appreciated. “We have music, treats and sweets, crafts, tours, special guests and a ton of thank you gifts to present. Come see how far we have come since we opened our doors ten years ago. We have two floors of exploration spaces, over 600 families are members and we serve about 34,000 folks a year (through the museum and outreach). We would love if you popped in to say hello”, stated Morin.
very welcome. Call 356-2992 for more information, visit the website at www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org or email [email protected]. Visit http://www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org/annual-appeal/ through Pay Pal to support the next ten years of MWV Children’s Museum development. The MWV Children’s Museum is located at 2936 White Mountain Highway, No Conway, NH.
Shown here is Hazel Wroblewski enjoying the Castle Room at the MWV Children’s Museum. Her family is one of over 600 local families that are members of the MWV Children’s Museum.
Commit to be Fit! s a six week event, from April 12-May 17th, challenging the members of our Valley to get fit, healthy, and lose that extra winter weight! Also a fund-raiser for Valley Promotions, it costs $10 at the first weigh in. The first 25 people will receive a kick-start bag filled with things to help them in their journey. There will be classes happening at the Community Center during the weeks in between the first and final weigh-in's. The men and women to lose the most weight in pounds, and percentage, will win awesome prizes! Initial weigh-ins are today from 5:30-6:30pm.
Conway Historical Society’s monthly program begins with a Potluck Dinner at 6pm. The meeting and presentation starts at 7pm. This evening’s program is “Historical Perspectives on Death & Dying”, with Dr. Marianne Jackson. This hour-long presentation uses a historical perspective to help participants understand why we feel awkward and unprepared. Only two generations past, there were no decisions to be made. People simply died. Today we not only have life saving measures but life sustaining interventions to choose from at the end of our lives. Our parents and their parents cannot provide us the language and role models for these conversations. With this context in mind, we describe available resources that help families explore and express the individual values that guide potential decisions and help attendees comfortably engage their families in meaningful conversations about end-of-life choices. All CHS programs are free and open to the public at the Salyards Center for the Arts, in Conway Village.
Wednesday, April 13
The AARP Smart Driver Class will be offered from 8:30am-4pm at the Gibson Center. Please call 356-3231 to sign up.
To celebrate Poetry Month, a special reading is presented by Visiting Nurse, Home Care & Hospice in partnership with White Birch Books. An Evening of Poetry with author Pamela MacPherson will take place at White Birch Books at 6pm. Call White Birch Books for more event details, 356-3200.
Thursday, April 14
Book Discussion at North Conway Public Library: The library’s book club is reading "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail" by Cheryl Strayed and will discuss it at the Library from 10:30-11:30am. This is an open group. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you are a library
member. To learn more or to borrow a copy of the book, contact the library at 356-2961.
Touch a Truck: Children and their caregivers are invited to explore and learn about our local utility trucks, police, and rescue vehicles at the Conway Public Library. A br ief story time will take place at 10:30am in the Ham Community room followed by vehicle exploration outside the library.
Tin Mountain’s monthly EcoForum Series is held at 12noon and is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy free pizza from series sponsor The Flatbread Company, and coffee from Frontside Grind. For more information about Tin Mountain call Donna Dolan at 447-6991.
Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to participate in the Freedom Library’s Kids' Book Club which meets approximately every 6 weeks for an hour and includes book discussion and an activity based on the book. Popcorn and lemonade are served. Today we will be discussing “The Lemonade War”, by Jacqueline Davies, copies of which are available at the front desk to any interested student. For full details, call 539-5176.
To benefit Fryeburg Academy's Project Graduation Class of 2016, comedian Bob Marley is coming back to The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Fryeburg Academy, tonight at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased through the PAC online at: www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac. Bring your friends/family for a fun night of laughter! This show will sell out fast! * Show content is for Adults & High School Teens.
Carroll County 4-H has started a Photography SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club! A SPIN Club focuses on a special topic and only meets for a short time during the year. This Photography SPIN will meet several times during the spring for workshops with professional photographers. We will meet both in a classroom and on location. We will also get the opportunity to visit the North Country Camera Club in Conway to see their spin on photography. Tonight’s 7pmmeeting is at the Ossipee Public Library. There is no cost for this club, which is for students 12 years old and up. You are encouraged to bring a camera with you to each meeting. For more information and/or to preregister please contact call Karen Deighan at 539-3551.
M&D Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson, Thursday through Saturday, April 7 through 23 at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan, Nan (Melissa O’Neil) has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle (Ben Steber) a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon (Tristan Andrews-Preston) and a stripper
named Sweetheart (Natalie Mae) she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Friday, April 15
Small Farmers Club: Prairie Day. A monthly, farm-fun hour for young children at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. Each monthly 10am-12noon session includes a hands-on activity inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House book series. Activities will include stories, crafts and games, and exploration of the farmstead. Parent/guardian must accompany child/children for the duration of the activity. Dress to spend time outdoors. Space is limited; pre-registration is suggested by Thursday, April 14; no walk-ins. Call 323-7591.
Come celebrate with the MWV Children's Museum for their Ten Year Bir thday Bash from 3-6pm. Eat sweets and treats, listen to live music, hear a story, and see how much the museum has changed in ten years! There is no cost to attend but donations will be happily accepted at the door. This event is perfect for all ages in our community. Call 356-2992 for more information.
Boasting a new name – CASA Cares: An Evening of Giving for New Hampshire’s Children, presented by CruCon Cruise Outlet – this will be an expanded version of CASA’s long-running Spring Fashion Show & Auction. This evening affair at the Castleton Banquet and Conference Center in Windham will include the fashion show, and for the first time, a comedy show by a surprise stand-up comic who frequents the TVs late-night circuit and Comedy Central. CASA Cares will also feature Exciting live auctions packages, A mystery wine raffle with a $250 bottle up for grabs, A plated dinner, Signature cocktail courtesy of CruCon, and more! Reserve tickets for the 6:30pm gala by calling 626-4600, ext. 2125.
M&D Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson, Thursday through Saturday, April 7 through 23 at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan, Nan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon and a stripper named Sweetheart she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de Continued on page 5
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resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Saturday, April 16
Ducks and Doughnuts: 8:30am-12noon. Meet at Fryeburg Academy Field House Parking Lot. The ice has melted and the birds are returning. Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center as we wind our way through North Fryeburg looking for ducks, hawks, and other spring migrants. We will of course take a break for doughnuts and coffee. Call 447-6991 for details and to reserve a spot.
Every day is a good day to show the Earth some TLC, and the time after the winter's snow melt is especially so. The annual Wolfeboro Town Cleanup Day is scheduled today from 9am-12noon. To pitch in, stop by the transfer station or head downtown for bags, gloves, and a street assignment.
The Friends of the Conway Library book sale will take place all week during library hours. Great deals on a countless selection of books, with sales to benefit the library. For more information call 447-5552.
Join Believe in Books Literacy Foundation for their spring Character Breakfast series. The morning offers a small breakfast including gluten-free pancakes with our own 100 Acre Wood Maple Syrup, a storybook reading and a visit from the featured character of the week. Today’s character is the Lorax, in celebration of Earth Day, beginning at 10am. Plus use of the 100 Acre Wood Trail System for the day. For a list of characters, call 356-9980. The Sugar Shack will be open from 11am-4pm.
Hearthside Dinner. 4–6:30pm. Join with a small group of other guests to prepare a 19th-century-style meal at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Vil-lage. The evening will highlight the history, art and technique of open-hearth cooking. Guests are led by costumed interpreters in preparing seasonal foods using historic and modern techniques and cookware. The evening concludes with guests gathering at the hearth table to enjoy the prepared meal. BYOBeer/Wine to enjoy with your meal. Menu is available online; ages 16 and above. Pre-registration closes April 8. No walk-ins. Call 323-7591.
M&D Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson, Thursday through Saturday, April 7 through 23 at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan,
Nan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon and a stripper named Sweetheart she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Sunday, April 17
The Grand Opening of the living room at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter is today from 11am-2:30pm. There will be refreshments and a 50/50 raffle. If anyone wants to donate used DVDs, gently used puzzle books, board games, etc. to be used in the living room, they would love to have them.
There will be a Free Community Meal at 11am at Nativity Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Grove and Main Streets in North Conway. This month it will be "your favorite chicken casserole" plus sides, salads, and great desserts.
Monday, April 18
Homeschool Class: Birds, 10am–12noon. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village offers season-based classes for homeschool students, ages 6–12, one Monday a month during the school year. Discovery through the senses, combined with hands-on activities and discussion, encourages deeper understanding of each themed class. Students must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone, not left unattended. There is no charge for chaperones unless participating in the class project. Pre-register for April class by Monday, April 11; no walk-ins. Call 323-7591.
Book Discussion at the Conway Library: "All the Light we Cannot See" by, Anthony Doerr will be discussed at 10:15am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Library. Snacks provided and copies are available for borrowing. For more information call 447-5552.
“Gardening is… Murder”, with Neal Sanders, a noted Mystery Author. Come to this Mountain Garden Club Lunch & Learn to hear a “husband’s point of view of gardening”… filled with humor and insight from the perspective of one who gardens less from an abiding love of horticulture than for the love of a spouse! Good horticultural advice is dispensed, bad advice is debunked. Advance reservations are essential. Contact Carolyn Minton at 383-6668 to make reservations. Lunch and
program begin at 11:30 am at Red Fox Grille Restaurant in Jackson.
A Short Course on Islam for the Non-Muslim: Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council and the Friends of the Conway Public Library, Char les Kennedy will talk about how the interaction between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism continues to impact events in daily life and politics on the world stage. Learn how Islam is practiced in the United States at 6pm in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. For more information call 447-5552.
Tuesday, April 19
Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group; 9:30am–12noon. Fiber artists and/or interested on-lookers are welcome to join our Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more. Bring your own project to work on, if desired. This group meets monthly on an every other Tuesday schedule at Remick Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village and is FREE. Call 323-7591.
Brownfield Rec. Adult Playgroup: Come join us for a fun time! Play some cards, enjoy a refreshment, and make some new friends. From 10am-1pm at the Brownfield Community Center. Please bring your own lunch.
Tuesday is Flatbread Pizza Night! A portion of the proceeds from all flatbreads sold between 5-9pm will be donated to Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine. Eat in or get those pizzas to go! VNHCH receives a donation for every pizza purchased. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and other raffle prizes. VNHCH Staff will be there to answer your questions about our agency’s services.
In preparation for Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build project, as in past year’s Lowe’s in North Conway will be sponsoring a build clinic. The clinic is scheduled for this evening at 5pm. Three stations will be set up to teach how to frame walls, windows and doors. Please contact Barbara Reilly, MWV Habitat for Humanity 2016 Women’s Build Coordinator, by emailing [email protected], if you are interested in attending the clinic. It will be a fun evening with some simple safety and building skills to be learned by all!
Wednesday, April 20
Friends of the Conway Library will meet at 3:45pm in the periodical room of the library. Open to the public.
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Dining for a Cause to support KHS Project Graduation 2016 kicks off at 5pm at the 99 Restaurant in North Conway. Bring your coupon and join us for a fun night of eating for a great cause. Silent raffle items, car raffle and gas card raffle tickets available!!
Living in Retirement: Shaun-Christine Adjutant of Edward Jones in North Conway will talk about "Time Matters: A Woman's Retirement Outlook" at 6pm in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. This free financial presentation is part of the Conway Library's financial literacy series. For more information call 447-5552.
MWV Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30pm at Granite State College campus. New members are always welcome.
Thursday, April 21
M&D Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson, Thursday through Saturday, through 23 at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan, Nan (Melissa O’Neil) has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle (Ben Steber) a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon (Tristan Andrews-Preston) and a stripper named Sweetheart (Natalie Mae) she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Friday, April 22
Brownfield Recreation Department will hold a Brownfield Old Home Day 2016 Planning Meeting at 6pm at the Brownfield Community Center. All are welcome! Come help us make this the best year ever!
M&D Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson, Thursday through Saturday, through 23 at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan, Nan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon and a stripper named Sweetheart she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to
Events (cont.) watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Saturday, April 23
The Community Contra Dance Series hosted by Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) will host it’s 4th dance of the season this evening at the Wolfeboro Town’s Hall’s “Great Hall”. Dances runs from 7-10pm, with the first half hour dedicated to a brief overview of the basic steps of New England contra dance. Dances are a fun and energizing night out for all ages and abilities, even if you simply prefer to cheer the dancers on from the sidelines. The April dance will feature Puckerbrush and caller Eric Rolnick. For more information, call GALA at 539-6460.
M&D Playhouse presents the final performance of “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, written by Lauren Gunderson at 7:30pm. As directed by Eric Jordan, Nan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon and a stripper named Sweetheart she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. For more information, and to reserve tickets, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed at www.ValleyPromotions.net.
Sunday, April 24
Mount Washington Lodge #87 of Free & Accepted Masons will host a benefit breakfast fund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity. The breakfast will be served from 8-11am at the Masonic Hall in North Conway (above the former movie theater). Please bring a non-perishable food item, or pet food item, for our local food pantries.
This year’s Free Family Funergy Festival will be held from 10am-2pm at The North Conway Community Center in North Conway. Come enjoy this Earth Day hands-on investigation of resource conservation.
A full slate of environmentally friendly vendors, activities, and live demonstrations will take place and is sure to please kids and grandparents alike. Construct a fairy house, create a recycled instrument, plant seeds, eat solar s’mores, do an energy scavenger hunt, make a smoothie, help build a bee house, learn to compost, play the recycle race, talk to a renewable energy company, a green builder, a farmer, a scientist, a recycling business and more. Challenge friends and family to use their own energy in parent/child games such as floor hockey, basketball, and dodge ball inside the brand new gymnasium! Jump roping, hula hooping and even story hour with The Lorax. Environmentalism has never been so fun! This is a FREE rain or shine event that shouldn’t be missed!
The Gibson Center heads to the Portland POP’s Concert featuring John Williams. The fee includes ticket, handling fees, and transportation. Supper is on your own at Sebago Brewery. Board the Gibson Center bus at 11am.Call for your reservation, 356-3231.
COMING RIGHT UP: The Rotary Club of North Conway will be hosting the Rotary Ravenous Raffle to be held at the Grand Summit Hotel on Saturday, May 14th. Want a chance to win $10,000.00? How about sharing dinner with friends followed by dancing the night away to the Jonathan Sarty Band? The Theme for this year’s event is the Roaring 20’s so raid the heirloom chests and don some vintage clothing! Also back by popular demand is a photo booth that all can enjoy! Tickets are $180 which includes dinner for two and the entertainment! Don’t want to gamble, but still want to attend? We also offer dinner tickets at $50 per person. Please mark your calendar for a fun-filled evening and worthy cause!
On-Going Events
Mondays
The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell holds story time for preschoolers age five and under on Mondays at 10am. For more information call (207) 925-3177.
The Brownfield Recreation Department hosts a playgroup for children ages 1 to 4 at the Brownfield Community Center each Monday at 10am. Join them for the fun!
Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Mondays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.
Valerie Cole from SeniorsPlus is at the Fryeburg Public Library from 1-4pm to answer any questions concerning Senior Independent Living and Healthy Aging. Call for more information, 207-935-2731.
Bridge players are welcome at the American Legion Hall on Bradley Street in Fryeburg from 1-4pm every Monday. No need for a partner as we change seats every four hands. Light refreshments and friendly play.
Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center Mondays and Thursdays, from 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register for the class.
The Dinner Bell is a Free Community Dinner served every Monday 5-6pm (except holidays) at Conway Village Congregational Church. All are welcome.
Monday Night Women’s League at the Ham Ice Arena. Whether a beginner or veteran player, the Women’s league is a great place to play! Email Lisa at [email protected] for more information.
MWV Choral Society rehearsals from 7-9pm at Center Conway United Methodist Church. No auditions necessary. Call (433) 254-3138 to learn more.
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday at 8am the White Mountain Waldorf School opens up its classrooms, from nursery through middle school, so you can experience first-hand how a Waldorf school educates the whole child: academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually! Call today to see why Waldorf Children love to learn, 447-3168.
Story Time for Young Children is held at Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am.
The Fryeburg Public Library offers Story Time with crafts every Tuesday at 1pm for children and their families. Call the Library for more information, at (207) 935-2731.
Madison Library’s Local History Project work sessions are held on Tuesdays from 1-2:30pm. Volunteers are welcome!
AARP Free Tax Preparation volunteers will be at the Fryeburg Public Library every Tuesday from 1-4pm to help file simple tax returns. Please
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call Sue Black at (207) 647-8271 during regular business hours to schedule an appointment.
RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Tuesday’s from 2-3pm at the Conway Village Congregational Church. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.
Mt. Washington Valley Skating offers skating learn to skate, figure skating and skate for hockey lessons for skaters of all ages and abilities on Tuesdays from 5-6pm. For more information, call Melody at 662-5672.
Jazzercise Class is held weekly on Tuesdays, from 6–7pm, at Conway Village Congregational Church.
Wednesdays
The Children's Story Time program at the Denmark Library is held on Wednesdays at 9:30am.
Pre-schoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to the Freedom Public Library every Wednesday at 10am for an to preschool fun. Stories, songs, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play plus a craft is some of what is offered.
Wii: Practice your golf swing, your tennis game, or get a strike bowling Wednesdays at the Gibson Center from 10:30am -1:30 pm.
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy story time with Tara at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Songs, stories and rhymes will follow a theme. Siblings are always welcome.
Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County offers a Loss and Recovery Group Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. This is a goal-oriented grief support group designed to assist individuals with the grieving process by providing support and education about death, grief, and coping. Meetings are held at the VNHCH offices in North Conway. To confirm dates and times or for more information, call F. Gardiner Perry, D. Min. at 662-9552.
Wednesday Nights Men’s Open pick up. Are you a tier one player? The Ham Arena is the place for you on Wednesday nights. Top level hockey action in this select pick up game brings out the best of the best in the region. Have what it takes? Contact us at 447-5888 for sign ups.
The Bridgton Recreation Department hosts a program for wood carvers from 7-9pm each Wednesday evening at the old Town Hall. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information call Bob Carey at (978) 290-1879 or Rec. Director Tom Tash at (207) 647-1126.
Every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm join a metaphysical discussion group at the White Mountain Hypnosis Center in Madison. The people who attend that night in open forum set the agenda of the evening. For more information, call 367-8851.
Thursdays
Rotary Club of North Conway meets at 7:15am at Mineral Springs Café at Kennett High School. New members are always welcome.
Morning Garden at the White Mountain Waldorf School in Albany is a family program intended to nurture young children and their caregivers, while offering community and joyful
togetherness. For Infant - 1 year olds, 8:30-10:30am; For ages 3 months to age 4, 8:30-10:30am. Call 447-3168 to register.
Belly Dance Class is held Thursdays at 9am at the Gibson Center. Call 356-3231 for details and to sign up.
Empower yourself- learn ways to cope with Chronic Illness. If you are feeling alone, tired, upset or depressed because you are trying to manage your everyday life while dealing with an ongoing, chronic, (long term) health condition, then the Better Choices, Better Health program is just for you and/or your caregiver or family member. The workshop, facilitated by certified leaders, is from 9:30-11:30am and will meet at the offices of the Visiting Nurse Services in North Conway. For more information, call Joan Lanoie at Memorial Hospital, 356-5461, ext. 2291.
The Brownfield Recreation Department hosts a playgroup for children ages 1 to 4 at the Brownfield Community Center each Thursday at 10am. Join them for the fun!
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy story time with Tessa at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Siblings are always welcome.
Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Thursdays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.
Thursdays visit the MWV Children's Museum for a Guided Craft Session with staff from 11am-11:30am. This Program is included with any membership or daily admission. Call 356-2992 for additional details.
Every Thursday from 1-3pm Marketplace Healthcare Navigator, Lorie Taliento of the White Mountain Community Health Center will be at the Conway Library to help clients learn about exemptions, special enrollment periods, the New Hampshire Health Protection Program and more. Call the Conway Public Library at 447-5552 for more information.
RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Thursday’s from 2-3pm and at the Conway Village Congregational Church. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.
Mt. Washington Valley Skating offers skating learn to skate, figure skating and skate for hockey lessons for skaters of all ages and abilities on Thursdays from 4-5pm. For more information, call Melody at 662-5672.
Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center Mondays and Thursdays, from 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register for the class.
Madison Library Story Times are held each Friday at 10:00am.
Fridays
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MWV Arts Association hosts Fr iday Painters each Friday from 9am-12:30pm. Contact them at 356-ARTS for details.
Strength, Balance, & Stretch: Bobbi Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center.
Story Time for Little Ones is held at the Effingham Public Library from 10:30am to 11:30 am on Fridays.
Visit the MWV Children's Museum Friday at 11am for Music with Sharon Novak! This is a 45 minute program in which Sharon sings and plays music for children. This Program is included with any membership or daily admission. Please call 356-2992 for additional details.
Pat Davis plays ballroom dance music at the Gibson Center for Senior Services, so people can dance on Fridays from 5-7pm. Dances featured include Waltz, Foxtrot, Rhumba, Tango, Cha Cha, Swing, East Coast Swing, and others by request.
The FIT Club, after school fitness club at the Brownfield Community Center. Fridays from 3:15-5pm. Brownfield Recreation Dept. (207) 890-4240.
Peer Support Groups for Parents of Children, Teens and Young Adults with Substance Use Issues - North Conway F.A.S.T.E.R. Parent Support Group (Families Advocating Substance Education & Recovery) every Friday 6:30-7:45pm, 50 Seavey St, North Conway (next to Old Village Bakery). Contact Maxine, 986-5487 or Clara, (617) 699-0688 for more information.
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Friday Flicks! at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Join them for a video or featured speaker in the dining room. Programs start at 8pm, and are free and open to the public. FMI: 466-2727.
Saturdays
Notch Excursions 9am and 1pm: Spend 1-3 hours on an outing with an AMC guide to local points of interest. Excursions will be either on snowshoes or cross-country skis. The AMC Guide will choose the type of excursion and destination based on trail conditions and weather. AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch, 278-4453.
Notch Talks 11am: Got a minute? Get a “snap shot” of the wonders of the outdoors through one of our hands-on, informal presentations. Topics include Skins & Skulls, Animal Tracking, History of the Notches, Geology of the Notches, Hiking Safety, Map Reading and Leave No Trace. AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch, 278-4453.
Sundays
Notch Excursions 9am and 1pm: Spend 1-3 hours on an outing with an AMC guide to local points of interest. Excursions will be either on snowshoes or cross-country skis. The AMC Guide will choose the type of excursion and destination based on trail conditions and weather. AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch, 278-4453.
#therevolvingcloset is a free thr ift boutique for teens, open the first and third Sunday of each month at the North Conway Congregational Church from 2-5pm. For dates, contact Emily Smith-Mossman, 662-3443.
Notch Talks 11am: Got a minute? Get a “snap shot” of the wonders of the outdoors through one of our hands-on, informal presentations. AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch, 278-4453.
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