charity chatter free - valley promotions · the woolgatherer: m&d playhouse presents “the...

Non-Profit

Events (cont.)

2

Spotlights:

Bartlett

Historical Society

Harvest Hills

Animal Shelter

Non-Profit

Events

(cont.)

3

3 4

Non-Profit

Events

(cont.)

5-6

On-Going

Events

7-8

Skateboard Art Show: The Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park’s 1st ever Skateboard Art Show is on-going, until February 2 at the Conway Public Library during regular Library hours. All boards will be sold at a later date.

Friday, January 26

Snow Sculpting Competition: This is an event you won't want to miss, come check out the 3 day annual NH Sanctioned Snow Sculpting Competition at Black Mountain in Jackson This event is free for everyone, the sculptures are located in the main parking lot at the bottom of the Jublilee Trail, between the Double Chair and Platter Pull. For more details, visit www.jacksonnh.com.

Winter Garden Program: January is a great time to begin a Waldorf Education! Space is available now in our Early Childhood Program, for children ages 2-6 and in our Elementary Grades 1-8. Our parent/child program, Winter Garden, is an interactive playgroup led by our trained Waldorf teacher, Ms. Jennifer Perkins welcoming children 3mos-4years old, along with their parents or caregivers, Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30am. Call today to register or learn more; 447-3168.

Small Farmers Club: 10–11am. Young children can experience the

seasonal rhythms and chores of our historic farmstead at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. Through age-appropriate activities - including crafts, games, stories and animal meet and greets - participants enjoy season-based activities such as planting, milking, harvesting and wintertime indoor activities. This month’s theme is Winter Warmth & Wool. Appropriate for ages 2–6. Parent/guardian must accompany their child for the duration of the activity. Children should be dressed to spend time outdoors with appropriate clothing for inclement weather. No walk-ins, please. Call 323-7591.

January Church Dinner: Conway Village Congregational Church presents their final January Dinner, from 5–7pm. Meals take place in Fellowship Hall, at the Church. This evening’s specialty is Roast Turkey! For more details, call 447- 3851.

All Dominican Dinner: Sponsored by the Rotary International Club to support the 4th Annual Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic, this All Dominican Dinner will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg, from 5:30-7:30pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Fryeburg Academy Jazz Band. For more information, contact Mody at (207) 890-0866.

Da Capo Concert: Da Capo presents a family-friendly concert featuring musical favorites from the

1950s-today! This evening’s 7pm performance is at Kennett High School. For more information, call Cindy, 443-254-3138.

Sam Evans-Brown: What does it take to be an environmental reporter for the Granite State? How do you start when telling a story as big as Northern Pass or HydroQuebec? Join Sam Evans-Brown, former environmental reporter for NHPR and host of the podcast Outside/In for a first-hand account at Tin Mountain Conservation Center at 7pm. Please call 447-6991 for reservations.

The Woolgatherer: M&D Playhouse presents “The Woolgatherer” - Rose, a shy dimestore salesgirl whose life centers around reveries and daydreams, lives in a dreary Philadelphia apartment. Into her life saunters Cliff, a hard-working, hard-drinking truck driver. He is rough and witty and just as starved for love as she is. Produced to great success at New York’s Circle Repertory, this delicate two-character drama starred Peter Weller and Patricia Wettig. The Woolgatherer features several excellent monologues. Doors open at 7pm for the 7:30 performance. Reserve tickets by calling 733-5275.

Saturday, January 27

Sled & Skijor Race: Join New England Sled Dog Club at Chocorua Lake for the 2018 Tamworth Sled & Skijor Race, the oldest continuous sled dog race in the Northeast. Classes are offered: One & two-dog skijor, 4-dog, 6-dog, 8-dog, open, three-dog junior,

Continued on page 2

Charity Chatter

Valley Promotions Volume Issue

January 26, 2018

Fund-Raising & Non-Profit Events

Inside this issue:

FREE

A portion of this issue of

Charity Chatter is underwritten by:

1857 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH

www.valleypromotions.net

Memberships Available

$75 per year

Become a Friend! Lisa Valleypromos DuFault

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.

Your Local Chamber of Non-Profits!

one-dog junior, recreational. This race is ISDRA sanctioned. Find more information at http://nesdc.org/events/tamworth-sled-skijor-race/.

Snowshoe Adventures: A winter adventure awaits! Whether you are an avid snowshoer or just beginning, join us for a refreshing walk and exploration of the winter landscape of Prescott Farm at 10am. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be available if you don’t own any. Ages 14+; Moderate hiking. Call 366-5695.

Anime' Drawing Club: Natalia Chernenko will lead "Club Ocha" every other Saturday at the Conway Public Library at 10:30am. Share tips, tricks, and ideas for drawing anime' while enjoying the comradery of practicing a specialized art together. For more information call 447-5552.

Building Your Herbal Medicine Chest: Want to have safe, natural medicines in your home but don’t know where to start? Join Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm from 1-4pm as we discuss the herbal remedies most effective for distresses head to toe. There will be plenty to taste and apply; you will receive a guide booklet and a remedy to start you off! Designed for ages 16 (with parent) and above. No walk-ins, please. The snow date is Sunday, January 28. Call 323-7591.

Life Under the Snow: Did you know there is a whole world of activity UNDER the snow? That’s right—all kinds of critters are going about their business throughout the cold winter. Bundle up and join us at Prescott Farm as we discover what their world is like! Call 366-5695 to learn more.

Da Capo Concert: Da Capo presents a family-friendly concert featuring musical favorites from the 1950s-today! Today’s 2pm performance is at First Congregational Church, in Fryeburg. For more information, call Cindy, 443-254-3138.

Contra Dance: The Community Contra Dance Series hosted by Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) kicks off 2018 on this evening, at the Wolfeboro Town 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 headline band for January’s dance is Brier Hill Band. For more information about this event or to sign up to volunteer, call the office at 539-6460.

The Woolgatherer: M&D Playhouse presents “The Woolgatherer” - Rose, a shy dimestore salesgirl whose life centers around reveries and daydreams, lives in a dreary Philadelphia apart-ment. Into her life saunters Cliff, a hard-working, hard-drinking truck driver. He is rough and witty and just as starved for love as she is. Produced to great success at New York’s Circle Repertory, this

delicate two-character drama starred Peter Weller and Patricia Wettig. The Woolgatherer features several excellent monologues. Doors open at 7pm for the 7:30 performance. Reserve tickets by calling 733-5275.

AMC Highland Happenings: Hiking the Winter 48, featuring Guest Speakers Lori and Mike Innes is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Mike and Lori Innes, avid hikers who are part of a very select few to have completed “The Grid,” are back for another engaging presentation! Tonight they’ll share photos and stories of their adventures checking off the list of NH’s 48 4000+ Footers in the rugged winter months.. Additional details are available by phoning 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Japan: Powder Skiing in the Land of the Rising Sun with Acadia Mountain Guides is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Learn more by calling 466-2727.

Sunday, January 28

Da Capo Concert: Da Capo presents a family-friendly concert featuring musical favorites from the 1950s-today! Today’s 4pm performance is at the Whitney Center, in Jackson. For more information, call Cindy, 443-254-3138.

The Woolgatherer: M&D Playhouse presents “The Woolgatherer” - Rose, a shy dimestore salesgirl whose life centers around reveries and daydreams, lives in a dreary Philadelphia apartment. Into her life saunters Cliff, a hard-working, hard-drinking truck driver. He is rough and witty and just as starved for love as she is. Produced to great success at New York’s Circle Repertory, this delicate two-character drama starred Peter Weller and Patricia Wettig. The Woolgatherer features several excellent monologues. Doors open at 3:30pm for the 4pm matinee performance. Reserve tickets by calling 733-5275.

Monday, January 29

Ra’Danza Dance: Enjoy learning how to apply healing hands on energy work, an introduction to Reiki, thru Ecstatic Meditative Dance. Relax, release and rejuvenate! Leave energized and relaxed. No experience needed. Dress comfortably and come barefoot, or wear slippers or light sneakers. Instructor, Lisa Holcomb, M.Ed. is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and Journey Dance(TM) Conscious Dance Facilitator. The 4pm class will take place at MWV Supports Recovery’s Center Conway location.

Dine to Donate: Each Monday evening, from 4:30-9pm, Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed offers a Dine to

Donate for a local non-profit organization. This evening 20% of the proceeds from all food sold (eat-in or take-out) will be donated to Kennett National Honor Society.

Tuesday, January 30

Craft Hour With Cindy: MWV Children’s Museum will be offering a new Program on Tuesdays at 11am!, The Craft Hour with Cindy! Join Cindy as she leads a 1 hour guided craft down in the community room. The theme will be different each week and this will be offered January- March 2018. To learn more, call 356-2992.

Wednesday, January 31

Childrens' Sewing Workshop: The Conway Public Library offers this workshop for ages 6-9 with local artist, Kathy Bowie, at 3:30pm. Kids will learn sewing and applique techniques by creating a felted-wool pouch. A materials fee and registration required by calling 447-5552.

Lego Club: Take part in structured and open-ended Lego building challenges, work with others, create, stretch your mind, and meet new friends. Builders will display their work each month. Tessa Narducci leads this group the last Wednesday of every month at 3:30pm at the Conway Public Library. For more information call 447-5552.

AMC International Dinner & Adventure Series: Join us for our 28th year of the AMC’s International Dinner and Adventure Series! Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine followed by an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers! This evening’s program is “Backcountry Skiing in Iceland”, with David Lottman and features the Cuisine of Iceland. For more information or to make reservations call 466-2727.

Moonlit Walk: Explore Prescott Farm by the light of the moon! Our environmental educators will guide you on a moonlit walk and encourage you to use your senses to explore Prescott Farm in a different and special way. Learn to identify several constellations in the night sky, discuss the habits of indigenous nocturnal animals, and practice your night vision abilities. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be available if you don’t own any. Call 366-5695 to register.

MWV Toastmasters: MWV Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30pm at Granite State College campus. New members are always welcome.

Continued on page 4

Charity Chatter

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.

Events (cont.)

Charity Chatter on Channel 3!

Fridays at 7:00 pm

Harvest Hills Animal Shelter is a non-

profit organization which contracts with 19 towns in Western Maine to accept neglected, stray and abandoned

cats and dogs. These animals are brought in by the towns’ animal control officers. When space is available,

Harvest Hills also accepts owner surrendered animals from all surrounding communities in Maine and

New Hampshire and will assist other shelters by providing a safe place for adoptable animals that would otherwise be euthanized, or did not fit another

shelters admission policies.

Since opening its doors in 1992, Harvest Hills has found loving homes

for approximately 17,000 dogs and cats. As we have grown in recent years, we strive to serve more animals in

need, reduce stress and suffering for every animal passing through our doors and provide individual attention,

medical and custodial care to our charges. We also consider it an

important part of our mission to

educate the community, adults and children about the responsibilities of pet ownership and the benefits of

adopting a Harvest Hills animal.

EVENT COMING UP!!

Harvest Hills Animal Shelter’s 16th

annual Freezing for a Reason will be held February 17th at 1pm at Highland Lake in Bridgton. Come

join the fun and collect money to help the animals at Harvest Hills. Free sweatshirt with a minimum $50 pledge. All jumpers should be

checked in by 12noon.

Pre-registration is now REQUIRED for this event. Pre-registration events

will be held at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter (1389 Bridgton Road Fryeburg Maine 04037) Sunday,

February 4 from 12noon-3 pm and Sunday, February 11 from 12noon-3pm. Bring your pledge form and

any money you have collected so far.

Any last minute donations will be

accepted at the jump, but there WILL NOT be registration at the lake this year.

Any questions please contact Harvest

Hills at (207) 935-4358 or email [email protected]. Our fax number is (207) 935-7058. Pledge forms can be

found at the shelter, our Facebook page, or our website:

http://harvesthills.org/our-news-letter.

DO YOU DARE!?!

Spotlight: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter - Freezing for a Reason

Spotlight: Bartlett Historical Society

A portion of this issue is underwritten by: The UPS Store - North Conway 356-4881

awarded by preservation experts, validates that this building is a Valley treasure, worth the time, effort and money to save. This plaque will be placed on the building in the spring. Time and neglect is taking its toll on the building. Thanks to solid Yankee craftsmanship, it has survived since 1890 but it needs a complete “make over.” As a temporary measure, we recently installed a 30’ x 60’

For the past fourteen months, the Bartlett Historical Society has been actively working on a campaign to save the historic St. Joseph Church building in Bartlett from the ravages of time. Our goal is to renovate the structure and reopen it as the Bartlett Historical Society Museum. Our historical society has numerous artifacts that tell the story of Bartlett’s history but we need a place to display them for all to see. The St. Joseph Church building is the perfect location. The building affords us space for revolving displays of artifacts, allows us to establish capabilities for genealogical research, gives us space for presentations and becomes the headquarters for the Bartlett Historical Society. Recently, the NH Preservation Alliance designated the St. Joseph Church building one of their 2017 Seven to Save buildings. This designation,

tarpaulin to prevent further damage from water infiltration. Thanks go to Bill Duggan and his crew for their expertise in doing this work. To be usable again, the building needs a roof to basement renovation. To accomplish this renovation, we ask for your financial support to our capital campaign. Every dollar counts in this campaign to bring this building back to life. If you would like to help us in our capital campaign to raise the funds to save this historic building, please review the information on our website – www.BartlettHistory.org, write to us at P.O. Box 514, Bartlett, NH 03812 or connect with Phil Franklin by email at [email protected] or Norm Head by email at [email protected]. We thank you for your support.

Thursday, February 1

Yoga for Kids: Dixie Lee will lead children and their caregivers through fun, healthy yoga exercises, songs, and play. All are welcome at 11am in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library every Thursday in February after storytime.

Pizza Night Fund-Raiser: Support the fight against cancer! The Shannon Door will donate $1 from every pizza sold this evening to the American Cancer Society. Enjoy great music! Lots of great raffles! Find out more about the 41st anniversary of The Race to Beat Cancer on Sunday, February 11th! For more information, visit www.HOTSNH.org.

Visible Mending: Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) is excited to announce the first feature in their 2018 NH Re-skill-ience Workshop Series, hands-on workshops focusing on homesteading, sustainable living, and traditional bushcraft skills. Workshops are designed to help participants develop skills and knowledge that strengthen personal and community resilience. The first workshop of the year, Visible Mending, takes place from 6-8pm at the G.A.L.A. Makerspace building at 23 Bay St in Wolfeboro. Juno Lamb, lifelong mender and maker, is leading this workshop on Visible Mending. Come learn creative mending techniques and get inspired to mend and care for your clothes. Visible mending is an art to extend the life of clothing. Pre-registration is specifically requested for this event to be sure enough supplies will be provided. Please register by calling 539-6460.


Film Screening: Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for a screening of “Chasing Coral”, a follow-up to “Chasing Ice”. Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. The 7pm program takes place at the Nature Learning Center, in Albany. Call 447-6991 to learn more.

Friday, February 2

Faculty Friday: Ellen Schwindt and other Mountain Top Music faculty members play a concert of classical pieces for winter. During

renovations, concerts take place at the sanctuary of the Conway Village Congregational Church (“the Brown Church”) in Conway Village. The concert is free, but donations to the Majestic renovation are gratefully accepted. Bring a friend! (Sorry, no food is allowed in the sanctuary.)

Saturday, February 3

Indoor Yard Sale: Fryeburg Academy Interact Club and Molly Ockett Earlyact Club students are holding an Indoor Yard Sale as a fundraiser. Seven of these students are going to the Dominican Republic next month on a mission trip to build a bathroom in a school for children, paint a mural of the world on the school wall and read to the children with donated books. We are holding the Yard Sale at the Molly Ockett gym from 9am-1pm. We are also selling tables if anyone wants to set up a table to sell their own treasures. Contact Diane Reo for more information at (603) 356-0550 or (207) 935-1500.

Mardi Gras Preparation & Celebration: Join the Fryeburg Public Library to make a mask so you’re all set to celebrate Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday, just 10 days later. Traditional foods (pancakes, fasnachts aka donuts) will be served. And, make greeting cards to be delivered by Soldiers Helpers to deployed men and women serving in the Military to warmly offer appreciation on Valentine’s Day. All supplies will be provided by the Friends of the Fryeburg Public Library and the event will be held from 10am-12noon. Snow date is Tuesday February 6th from 4-6 pm.


Take Your Child to the Library Day: This annual nationwide event celebrates growing and learning in local libraries! All children and their caregivers are invited to the Conway Public Library to explore a variety of literacy-building activities. A storytime and book giveaway with the Cat in the Hat will take place at 10:30am, followed by a scavenger hunt, prizes and more. Call 447-5552 for more information.

Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival: Remick Museum & Farm hosts their 15th annual Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival from 11am-3pm (severe weather date is Sunday, February 4). Take part in a historic New England tradition - ice harvesting! Celebrate winter with fun outdoor activities and try your hand at harvesting ice on the farm pond. Learn from the past as you mark, cut, float, lift and stack harvested ice - see it stored in our ice house. Visit farm animals in their winter coats and surroundings, enjoy winter games and crafts and warm up with Farmhouse Kitchen favorites. See our website for up-to-date activities. No registration is required but information is available

by calling 323-7591.

Animal Tracking: Tracks always tell a fascinating story! Learn the basics of animal tracking on this interactive walk and, gain the skills to better determine what our animal neighbors are up to in the winter at Prescott Farm Environmental Center from 1-3pm. Call 366-5695 to register.

Bonfire: Chatham Historical Society is ending their 250th Celebration as they started with a bonfire at 4pm on the School House grounds followed by a slide show of the years events at the Town Hall. Singing, storytelling, remembering the good times, raffle and refreshments. Great out-side event, all are welcome.

Kennett Hockey Teddy Bear Toss: Kennett Eagles Hockey is happy to announce their partnership with CHaD for the 4th Annual Teddy Bear Toss. All funds this evening and bears will benefit CHaD. With the help of local sponsors we are releasing the limited edition Kennett Hockey Teddy Bear at this evenings 6pm game. Buy one for the Toss and take one home as a Kennett Hockey collectible, or bring new bears you purchase ahead of time to the Toss. The more bears the merrier.

Beethoven’s Reach: Enjoy an all-piano concert featuring pianist and composer Ellen Schwindt and friends. This Mountain Top Music event starts at 7:30pm at the Lodge at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany.

Sunday, February 4

Pre Registration for Freezing for a Reason: Pre-Registration is REQUIRED to jump in the February 17 Harvest Hills event. Things to bring to the Pre-Registration: include a copy of your Registration Form, all money collected so far (in order to get your sweatshirt, you will need to turn in at least $50 of your donations), if you raise pledges through any online means, please bring a printout listing the funds raised as of the Pre-Registration date, a guardian if you are a minor to sign the liability waiver. There will be an opportunity to turn in additional donations when you check in at the event, so keep collecting! Pre Registration is from 12noon-3pm today at the shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd, in Fryeburg.

Tubing for Sap Collection: Join Chip Kimball, Sugarmaker at Ricker Brook Forest, and Steve Roberge, UNH Extension Forester and Maple Specialist from 1–4pm at Ricker Brook Forest, in Sandwich, for a hands-on demonstration on installing 3/16” tubing. We will have a chance to tour the sugarbush to see examples of ideal setup for 3/16” tubing to create natural vacuum within the tubing, and situations that are not so ideal. Chip and Steve will share their experiences and answer your questions on how you can use this tubing system in your sugarbush. We will be outside for the duration of the event. Please come prepared for weather conditions and expect to

Continued on page 5

Charity Chatter

Events (cont.)

to walk in the woods on uneven terrain. This event is free. For more information or to register please contact Steve Roberge at 352-4550.

Monday, February 5

Volunteer Morning Coffee Break: Come enjoy a cup of coffee, meet other volunteers, and find out what current opportunities Tin Mountain has. This is an open invitation to current or prospective volunteers, the first Monday of the month, every month, at 9am. For more information on volunteering contact Nora Dufilho at 447-6991.


Dine to Donate: Each Monday evening, from 4:30-9pm, Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed offers a Dine to Donate for a local non-profit organization. This evening 20% of the proceeds from all food sold (eat-in or take-out) will be donated to the Mountain Mama’s Scholarship.

Tuesday, February 6

Fiber Arts Group: 9:30am-12noon. Fiber artists or interested onlookers are welcome to join our Happy Weavers & Friends group to observe the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting and more! Bring your project to work on and we’ll provide a comfortable space at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, in Tamworth Village. Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator, this group meets every other Tuesday, year round and is free (does not include access to the Museum). No registration is required but additional information is available by calling 323-7591.

Craft Hour With Cindy: MWV Children’s Museum will be offering a new Program on Tuesdays at 11am!, The Craft Hour with Cindy! Join Cindy as she leads a 1 hour guided craft down in the community room. The theme will be different each week and this will be offered January- March 2018. To learn more, call 356-2992.

Alzheimer's Support Group: 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.

White Mountain Writers Group: This writer's group, led by Olga Morrill, welcomes new and seasoned members at the Conway Public Library

from 4:30-6pm in the Ham Room, the first Tuesday of each month. Share written work, gain feedback, learn new skills, and support others in this safe and welcoming setting. For more information call 447-5552.

Wednesday, February 7

Childrens' Sewing Workshop: The Conway Public Library offers this workshop for ages 6-9 with local artist, Kathy Bowie, at 3:30pm. Kids will learn sewing and applique techniques by creating a felted-wool pouch. A materials fee and registration required by calling 447-5552.

AMC International Dinner & Adventure Series: Join us for our 28th year of the AMC’s International Dinner and Adventure Series! Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine followed by an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers! This evening’s program is “Malta- Familiar and Exotic”, with Jack Holmes and fea-tures the Cuisine of Malta. For more information or to make reservations call 466-2727.


Thursday, February 8

Yoga for Kids: Dixie Lee will lead children and their caregivers through fun, healthy yoga exercises, songs, and play. All are welcome at 11am in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library every Thursday in February after storytime.

Bizz Buzz Lunch and Learn: AFP-NNE presents North Conway Bizz Buzz Lunch and Learn Series. Build skills as well as create networking opportunities in Mount Washington Valley on the first Thursday of the month, from 12noon-2pm at the North Conway Water Precinct. Special fund-raising events or galas may have an auction segment built into the schedule. Ailie Byers will explore both the advantages of conducting an auction and the reasons why an auction might not be appropriate. Several key decisions impact the success of the silent and live auction components taking the resulting revenue from $500 to $500,000. Allie will discuss using technology, creating a timeline for success, thinking “donor centric”, choosing the right auctioneer and budgeting to meet goals and revenue projections. Please bring your own lunch. Contact

[email protected] to register.

Tin Mountain EcoForum: Wildlife biologist and head of the state’s bear project at NH Fish & Game Andrew Timmins will present an update of this slumbering mammal. How is the state’s bear population faring and what challenges are they facing? Join us to find out. The Eco-Forum lunchtime lecture series is presented at 12noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center in Albany. For more information, call 447-6991.


Survivors of Suicide Loss: Every second Thursday of the month at 6–7:30pm there is a SOS (Survivors of Suicide Loss) meeting at the Vaughan Center in North Conway. Any questions, call 356-2324.

Small Mammal Workshop: Ever wonder who's rolling those acorns over your head in your attic? Or perhaps who feeds nearly all of our predatory mammals and birds? Join Dr. Rick Van de Poll at Tin Mountain Conservation Center for this workshop on small mammals and discover the fascinating habits of these tiny denizens of our woods. In the field we will learn to distinguish the tracks, scat, and signs of these fastidious furbearers. Please make reservations for this evening’s 6:30-8pm classroom workshop by calling 447-6991. The Field Session will be on Saturday, February 10.

Hillsdale 4-H Dairy Club: The Carroll County Hillsdale 4-H Dairy Club focuses on learning about various dairy breeds of cattle, goats and sheep, while participating in local and state 4-H activities. The club meets monthly, at 7pm, with additional activities and meetings held at the leader’s discretion. The club is open to residents of Carroll County, ages 8–18 (as of January 1 of current year). Ownership of a project animal is not required. Contact Remick Farm Manager Lindsey McAllister for information, 323-7591. Continued on page 6

Charity Chatter

Events (cont.)

Friday, February 9

Children's Musician & Author: Steve Blunt & Marty Kelley team up for a 6pm show that offers sing-along, read-aloud, laugh-a-lot fun for the whole family! Together, Steve & Marty present a rollicking mix of songs & stories on guitar, harmonica, djembe, etc. -- with originality and humor. And Marty reads his wild & crazy chil-dren's books with illustrations projected on the big screen! The show takes place at Believe in Books’ Theater in the Wood, in Intervale.

Fund-Raising Supper: The Fryeburg Historical Society will be hosting a fundraising supper from 5-6:30pm at the East Conway Community Hall. The menu will be baked beans, ham, casseroles, salads, desserts, coffee, tea and cold drinks. All proceeds will go to benefit the Col. Samuel Osgood House and the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Research Library. We hope you will join us. For further information contact Diane Jones, President at 207-256-7468.

Movin' on Fusion: Please join KHS Project Graduation 2018 for an evening of original acts created by Kennett High School students, at Loynd Auditorim. The 7pm event is a fund-raiser for Project Graduation.

Saturday, February 10

Small Mammal Field Session: Put your knowledge to work. Those who attended Tin Mountain’s Small Mammal Workshop will have the opportunity to practice their skills in a 9am-1pm field session. Learn to distinguish the tracks, scat, and signs of these fastidious furbearers. Call 447-6991 to reserve a space.


Anime' Drawing Club: Natalia Chernenko will lead "Club Ocha" every other Saturday at the Conway Public Library at 10:30am. Share tips, tricks, and ideas for drawing anime' while finding joy in practicing a specialized art together. For more information call 447-5552.

Animal Tracking: Tracks always tell a fascinating story! Learn the basics of animal tracking on this interactive walk and, gain the skills to better determine what our animal neighbors are up to in the winter at Prescott Farm Environmental Center from 1-3pm. Call 366-5695 to register.

Seth Meyers Benefit Concerts: Seth Meyers is coming home to help our kids. The host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will be in Concord at the Capitol Center for the Arts to perform two shows benefiting Court Appointed Special

Advocates of New Hampshire and the Granite State Children’s Alliance, New Hampshire’s net-work of Child Advocacy Centers. Meyers, a 13-year veteran of “Saturday Night Live,” who grew up in New Hampshire, will perform at 7pm and again at 9:30pm. Nearly 100 percent of the proceeds from the two shows will be donated to CASA of NH and the Granite State Children’s Alliance, thanks to the generosity of Meyers, event sponsors and the Capitol Center for the Arts. Proceeds will be split evenly between the two agencies. Tickets may be ordered by visiting casanh.org.

Sunday, February 11

Hope on the Slopes: American Cancer Society's 41st Annual Hope on the Slopes Race To Beat Cancer takes place at Cranmore Mountain Resort, in North Conway from 8:15am-4pm. Whether you’re a recreational skier, a snowboarder, a downhill racer, a winter enthusiast, or just want to help in the fight against cancer, you can join this worthwhile event. Participants gather donations from friends and family and enjoy a fun-filled day on the slopes. To register and for more information please go to www.HOTSNH.org or call Kathy Metz, American Cancer Society, Community Executive, at (512) 490-8787. Day of event registrations welcome at Cranmore's Main Base Lodge, 3rd Floor.

Pre Registration for Freezing for a Reason: Pre-Registration is REQUIRED to jump in the February 17 Harvest Hills event. Things to bring to the Pre-Registration: include a copy of your Registration Form, all money collected so far (in order to get your sweatshirt, you will need to turn in at least $50 of your donations), if you raise pledges through any online means, please bring a printout listing the funds raised as of the Pre-Registration date, a guardian if you are a minor to sign the liability waiver. There will be an opportunity to turn in additional donations when you check in at the event, so keep collecting! Pre Registration is from 12noon-3pm today at the shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd, in Fryeburg.

Winter Film Series: Winter Film Series: Freedom Library’s 12th Annual Winter Film Series continues at 4pm with the movie, "The Band’s Visit." The free series consists of six films shown on Sundays in January, February and March. After the movie we have a simple soup supper for those who wish to stay for a meal and a chance to discuss the film. An Egyptian Police Band on its way to play at an opening of an Arab Cultural Institute gets stranded in a bleak little desert town in Israel after taking the wrong bus. The owner of the one dreary café informs the bandleader that not only is there no Cultural Institute opening, there is no culture, period. There’s not even a hotel, for that matter, so the band members have to depend on the kindness of strangers while they wait for the bus to arrive the next day. There is little plot in this charming movie, but the stories of some of these wonderful characters quietly unfold, especially those of Tewfiq, the bandleader, and

Dina, the Café owner. In a smart, funny and eloquent film about ordinary Arabs and Israelis (speaking English), the lives, hopes and disappointments of these characters are shown without any intrusion of political hostility. ” Soup-makers are needed! We will have a signup sheet at the front desk for volunteers to make soup and bread but for this first movie, please call Elizabeth at 539-5176.

Monday, February 12


Dine to Donate: Each Monday evening, from 4:30-9pm, Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed offers a Dine to Donate for a local non-profit organization. This evening 20% of the proceeds from all food sold (eat-in or take-out) will be donated to the Mount Washington Valley Promotions. There will be a chance auction and Cupcake Battle tickets will be available to purchase. As a thank you to diners, Sweetheart Photos will be taken (it is almost Valentine’s Day, after all) and gifted to take home.

Altrusa of Carroll County: Happy Valentine’s Day! The monthly Altrusa meeting is held at Runnells Hall in Chocorua at 6pm. This meeting is hosted by the Communications Committee. Dinner will be provided. Members bring cookies and these cookies are made up into trays to be distributed to Mountainview and Sunbridge residents along with handmade valentines. February can be a bit bleak so getting together always lifts the spirits. Guests are always welcome. For more information, email: [email protected].

Tuesday, February 13

Flatbread Fundraiser: Tuesday is Flatbread Pizza Night! A portion of the proceeds from all flatbreads sold between 4-9pm will be donated to Friends 4 Seasons. We will also be selling raffle tickets for a Valentine's Day basket that includes: flowers, chocolate, champagne and much more!

Bartlett Book Group: The Bartlett Public Library book group will have a book discussion on “Truth & Beauty”, by Ann Patchett, led by George Ryan. This is a tender, brutal book about loving a person we cannot save. It is about loyalty, and about being lifted up by the sheer effervescence of someone who knew how to live life to the fullest. Please join us at the Bartlett Public Library at 5pm.

Charity Chatter

Events (cont.)

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.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Mondays from 10-11:30am at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

The Brownfield Recreation Department hosts a play-group 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.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Monday, from 1-4pm, at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, by appointment only. Call 447-3500.

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.

Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Monday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 3-4pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 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.

Weekly instructional classes for anyone interested in Modern Western Square Dancing. Workshops continue and all basic moves will be taught. All classes are held at the American Legion on Tasker Hill Rd., in Conway. Beginner class runs 6:45-8:15pm. Mainstream graduates are invited to expand their dancing skills from 8:15-9pm. For more information call 694-2080 or 447-5266.

MWV Choral Society rehearses Monday evenings from 7-9pm at the Center Conway United Methodist Church. There are no auditions and all who love to sing are welcome. For more information, call (443) 254-3138.

Tuesdays

The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast at 7:30am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Main Street (Route 5) in Fryeburg. New members are welcome.

Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Tuesday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 9:30-1am. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Strength, Balance & Stretch - Bobby Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center.

The Material Girls meet the first and third Tuesday of the month to make quilts for various charities where those quilts can be useful. Along with making the charity quilts, there are new quilt techniques learned at the meetings. Some members started as pressers and are now making their own quilts. The meetings are at the Church of Christ on 113 just outside of Conway, next to the Journey Church. They start at 10am and continue until 12noon or shortly after. If you have any questions, call Kathy Bergeron at 356-6425.

Tessa will lead story time at the Conway Public Library at 10:30am in the Ham Community Room. 2 year-olds, their siblings and caregivers may enjoy

Charity Chatter

themed storytelling and books, songs, movement and play time. For more information call 447-5552.

RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Tuesday’s from 10:30-11:30am at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

Story Time for Young Children is held at Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am.

Technology specialist, Cheryle Oneille will be available at the Conway Public Library every Tuesday from 12-1 PM to provide assistance with computers, tablets and smart phones. First come, first serve. For more information call 447-5552.

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.

Mahjongg: Tuesdays 1-3pm in the John F. Chick Room at the Madison Library. Some experience playing is necessary.

Mount Washington Valley Skating Club is seeking skaters of all ages and abilities interested in taking figure skating and learn to skate for hockey lessons. Eight weeks of Learn to Skate, Skate for Hockey, Basic Skating and Freestyle Skating classes will be offered on Tuesdays from 5-6 pm. Classes include 20 minutes of instruction and 40 minutes of free skate time. Call 356-0002 for more information.

"The Write Direction" meets at 6-7:30pm in the young adult area of the Conway Public Library. Snacks provided. For more information call Olivia at 490-8532.

Jazzercise Class is held weekly on Tuesdays, from 6–7pm, at Conway Village Congregational Church.

Wednesdays

Taoist Tai Chi Nor th Conway Wednesday’s Begin-ning Tai Chi runs from 8-9:15am and again from 6-7pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9-10:30am at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

Vaughan Community Service Clothing Depot is open from 9:30am-12:30pm.

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 hour devoted 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, stor ies and rhymes will follow a theme. Siblings are always welcome.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Wednesday, from 1-4pm, at Visiting Nurse, Home Care & Hospice office in North Conway, by appointment only. Call 356-7006 or 800-499-4171, Ext. 23.

Coffee and Coloring: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm at the Madison Library. Have you heard that coloring is not just for kids anymore? Come in and de-stress with the latest trend. Bring your own coloring book or use coloring pages we will provide. No sign up – just drop in!

Bread of Life UPC Weekly Christian Bible Study at the Conway Public Library Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:45pm. Contact Pastor James Sullivan, 869-3127.

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.

Eaton Satsang is a gathering of friends to explore, experience and understand their true nature as spirit, or inner being. Based on various teachings about Oneness we share meditation and spiritual dialogue weekly from 7-8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Details and directions at eatonsatsang.com or phone 447-5401.

Thursdays

Rotary Club of North Conway meets at 7:15am at Mineral Springs Café at Kennett High School. New members are always welcome.

Belly Dance Class is held Thursdays at 9am at the Gibson Center. Call 356-3231 for details and to sign up.

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.

RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Thursday’s from 10:30-11:30am and at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Thursdays from 1:30-3pm at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Thursday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 3:30-4:30pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Kids and their caregivers are invited to learn about planting and caring for vegetables in raised garden beds at the Conway Public Library every Thursday at 4pm. Themed activities included. For more information call Tara at 447-5552.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 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.

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) Thursdays from 5:30-7:45pm, at 1620 Main Street, in Center Conway. Contact Maxine, 986-5487 or Clara, (617) 699-0688 for more information.

Every second Thursday of the month at 6-7:30pm there is a SOS (Survivors of Suicide Loss meeting) at the Vaughan Center in North Conway. Any questions, call 356-2324.

Fridays

MWV Arts Association hosts Friday Painters each Friday from 9am-12:30pm. Contact them at 356-ARTS for details.

Vaughan Community Service Clothing Depot is open from 9:30am-12:30pm

Strength, Balance, & Stretch: Bobbi Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center. Continued on back

P.O. Box 44

Bartlett, NH 03812

Valley Promotions

Phone: 603-374-6241

Email:

[email protected]

www.ValleyPromotions.net

Promoting Events for the Mount Washington Valley's

Non-Profit Organizations

Page 6 Charity Chatter

Executive Director:

Lisa Saunders-DuFault

$1325/OZ.

Our 50th Year!

Thanks to our sponsors!!

On-Going Events cont.

Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Friday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 10-11am. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Forgotten Arts: Quilting Circle, Fridays from 10am–12noon. Light refreshments are served. This group meets each Friday at Remick Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. For complete details, call 323-7591.

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.

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join Tessa for read-a-louds, games, crafts and more every Friday from 3-4pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library. Light snacks provided, and some activities outside. For more information call 447-5552.

Bingo is held every Friday night at the Lovell VFW Hall - Early Bird starts at 6:30pm.

AMC Pinkham Notch Center offers Friday Flicks at 8pm. Staff pick the flicks for guests to enjoy. For information, call 466-2721.

Saturdays

Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you're not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? You're not alone. Overeaters Anonymous group members stopped eating compulsively and so can you. No dues or fees for membership. We meet weekly, Saturdays from 9-11:30am at Memorial Hospital’s Bigelow Building (old hospital), 2nd floor conference room.

Sundays

#therevolvingcloset is a free thrift 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.

Valley Promotions Members:

Altrusa International of Carroll County Bartlett Historical Society Bartlett Recreation Department Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society Believe In Books Literacy Foundation Carroll County RSVP Center Stage Theatre/Da Capo Connect-A-Pet New England Conway Area Humane Society Friends of the Conway Library Friends of the Fryeburg Library Fryeburg Historical Society Fryeburg Raiders Booster Club Gibson Center for Senior Services Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Jackson Public Library Kevin Peare Memorial Skateboard Park KHS Project Graduation 2018 M&D Playhouse Material Girls Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Mountain Garden Club Mountain Top Music Center MWV Arts Association MWV Children’s Museum MWV Habitat for Humanity MWV Kiwanis Club MWV Skating Club MWV Supports Recovery Coalition New England Ski Museum North Conway Community Center North Conway Public Library Project Succeed Red Parka/Dewey Mark Scholarship Rotary Club of North Conway Rozzie May Animal Alliance Taoist Tai Chi Society Tin Mountain Conservation Center Tina Titzer’s Act One Dance Company Valley Vision Channel 3 Vaughan Community Services Visiting Nurses of Carroll County & Western Maine White Mountain Community Health Center White Mountain Home Builders & Remodlers White Mountain Musical Arts

It’s Time To Kennel Up for CAHS! To participate in Kennel Up all you need to do is set up an online fundraising page. This event is fun, easy and open to the public to participate! Set up your fundraising page, or contact us at [email protected] or Katy Bailey [email protected] and we will set it up for you.

about:blank

charity chatter free - valley promotions · the woolgatherer: m&d playhouse presents “the...

Documents