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Friday, August 23

Campers 4 a Cause!: Magic 104 is once again teaming up with Hill's RVs to present to you the 2nd Annual Hill's Campers 4 a Cause! Magic 104 will be setting up "camp" at Hill's RVs in Center Conway from 10am-5pm collecting donations for End 68 Hours of Hunger/ Conway! We will have tons of prizes to give away courtesy of Monkey Trunks, Story Land, The Valley Originals, The White Mountain Independents, and more! Our grand prize is a 2 Night Stay at the Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort. For more info about End 68 Hours of Hunger go to end68hoursofhunger.org.

Kids Pizza and Movie Night: Madison Library will host a Kids Pizza and Movie Night at 5pm in the John F. Chick Room. Join us for pizza and The Lego Movie 2! Call to reserve your pizza order by 3pm on the 22nd. Free, all are welcome. For more information, call 367-8545.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and

fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

Saturday, August 24

RMAA Yard Sale: Rozzie May Animal Alliance is having yard sale starting at 8am. The location is 268 East Main Street, in Conway. Lots of great household and kitchen items, furniture, clothing, luggage, jewelry, pocketbooks, toys, books, etc. RMAA is also accepting donations of good used items through August 20th.

Maine Street Festival Arts and Crafts Fair: In the past, items for sale have included jewelry, bags, home goods, quilted pieces, body care and personal wellness products, local honey, pottery, felted pieces, home-made unicorn cookie kits and a wide assortment of baked goods. There is still time for artisans to register for table space. There is a food stall that sells coffee, hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade. A children’s area where kids can use their imagination, build things and play is centrally located. Entertainment will be provided by the Upper Saco Cultural Alliance (USCA). The Fryeburg New Church sponsors this 9am-3pm event at Bradley Park in order to provide a family

friendly event that emphasizes creativity, community and fun! If you’re interested in renting a table for selling crafts at the fair, please contact Fryeburg New Church at (207) 935-3413.

Yoga in the Yard: Dixie Lea invites people of all ages to join her in the Conway Library park for an hour of yoga in the sunshine. Recurs every Saturday at 11:30am throughout the summer. BYO towel or mat and water. Donations are appreciated. Call 447-5552.

Digging into Native History in New Hampshire: Abenaki history has been reduced to near-invisibility as a result of conquest, a conquering culture that placed little value on the Indian experience, and a strategy of self-preservation that required many Abenaki to go "underground," concealing their true identities for generations to avoid discrimination and persecution. Robert Goodby reveals archaeological evidence that shows their deep presence here, inches below the earth's surface. Made Possible by the New Hampshire Humanities, at the Conway Public Library from 2-4pm.

Steak & Lobster Feast: The Scrub Oak Scramblers Snowmobile Club will be hosting our 4th Annual Steak & Lobster Feast for our Members, Friends, & Families at Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort, from 3-6pm. This is an great event to bring our members together in an off season venue to have a good time and raise some funds for one of our favorite Continued on page 2

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charities. Part of the Proceeds to Benefit Easter Seals & Camp Sno-Mo. Tickets will be available in the online store @ https://squareup.com/market/scrub-oak-scramblers or by contacting: Steve Jr. at 986-6316. In order to prep with food and help, Advance purchase will be required. Ticket cutoff date will be August 20th and all tickets are non-refundable.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275. Sunset Concert Series: The Sunset Concert Series featuring Local MWV Artists is presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co. at the Theater in the Wood. A night with local artists from the Mount Washington Valley! Bobby Sheehan & Jeremy Holden of Junco and Way of the Headband are scheduled in the line-up! Doors open at 7pm. Premium Seating is in the newly renovated front section involving wider seats, designed with cushion support. Each seat has a prime view of the stage! Learn more at www.believeinbooks.org.

Bach Festival: Join White Mountain Musical Arts for the 31st annual presentation of the Bach Festival, a favorite Baroque music weekend in the Mt. Washington Valley. The celebration offers opportunities to hear the music of J. S. Bach performed by chorus, orchestra and soloists in a festival setting this evening at 7:30pm at the First Church of Christ, Congregational in North Conway. The performers include musicians from the greater New England region as well as local residents of the Conway/Fryeburg area. The First Church of Christ venue offers air conditioning and handicap access with parking behind the building. Tickets are available in advance at The UPS Store through August 23, and will also be available at the door.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: The Bear Basics for Campers and Hikers, with featured Guest Speaker Merrill Maben, is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Learn about the biology and behavior of the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus). Minimize conflict with bears and keep ourselves safe by learning how to avoid bear encounters and what to do when you encounter a bear on a trail or campsite. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Sunday, August 25

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents

a matinee performance of “Little Shop of Horror” at 3:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 3pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

Bach Festival: Join White Mountain Musical Arts for the 31st annual presentation of the Bach Festival, a favorite Baroque music weekend in the Mt. Washington Valley. The celebration offers opportunities to hear the music of J. S. Bach performed by chorus, orchestra and soloists in a festival setting this afternoon at 4:30pm at the First Church of Christ, Congregational in North Conway. The performers include musicians from the greater New England region as well as local residents of the Conway/Fryeburg area. The First Church of Christ venue offers air conditioning and handicap access with parking behind the building. Tickets are available in advance at The UPS Store through August 23, and will also be available at the door.

The Norwegians Auditions: M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse will be holding open auditions for “The Norwegians”, by C. Denby Swanson, as directed by Rich Russo, at 7pm. A strong, bitter comedy about women scorned in Minnesota and the really, really nice gangsters - Norwegian hit men - they hire to whack their ex-boyfriends. There are two female and two male roles. There will be cold readings from the script. Olive - A recent transplant from Texas, sweet and pretty. Betty - A recent transplant from Kentucky, slightly unhinged. Tor - A very polite hit man. Gus - A very polite and amorous hit man. Perfor-mance dates for The Norwegians are Thursday through Sunday, October 31st through November 10th. For more information, contact the theater at 733-5275.

Monday, August 26

Knitting Club: Fryeburg Public Library hosts a Knitting Club at 3pm. Coffee and tea are provided. Beginners welcome! Stop in or call if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731.

The Norwegians Auditions: M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse will be holding open auditions for “The Norwegians”, by C. Denby Swanson, as directed by Rich Russo, at 7pm. A strong, bitter comedy about women scorned in

Minnesota and the really, really nice gangsters - Norwegian hit men - they hire to whack their ex-boyfriends. There are two female and two male roles. There will be cold readings from the script. Olive - A recent transplant from Texas, sweet and pretty. Betty - A recent transplant from Kentucky, slightly unhinged. Tor - A very polite hit man. Gus - A very polite and amorous hit man. Performance dates for The Norwegians are Thursday through Sunday, October 31st through November 10th. For more information, contact the theater at 733-5275.

Tuesday, August 27

Alzheimer's Support Group: An Alzheimer's Support Group 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.

Become a Registrar: Want to become a registrar? Learn how at Fryeburg Public Library, at 2pm. Make a difference and help community members register to vote! Stop in or call if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731.

Teen Trivia Night: Join us at 4pm at Fryeburg Public Library for Teen Trivia Night. Snacks and drinks provided! Stop in or call if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731.

Wednesday, August 28

GOACC Golf Tournament: Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Golf Tournament at Indian Mound Gold Club, in Ossipee. Registration opens at 7am; Shotgun start at 8:30am. Hot breakfast will be served. The format is an 18 Hole Scramble. Teams are 4 players - individual players are welcome and will be placed on a team. Entry fee includes greens fee, cart, goody bag, breakfast and luncheon. Funds raised go towards local scholarships. Phone 651-1600 for additional details.

Two Lights State Park: Spend the day by the ocean, on the rocky coast of Maine. Travel with the Gibson Center for Senior Services; lunch on your own at the Lobster Pot restaurant, with picnic tables on the rocks or inside tables. The trip fee covers transportation and admission. Call 356-3231 to sign up.

Cone for a Cause: Each Wednesday, Trails End Ice Cream Shop, in Intervale, will donate 10% of the day’s sales to a local non-profit or charitable cause. Stop by today, from 12n00n-8pm and help out Conway Area Lions Club.

Free Technology Help: Get free assistance with tech at Fryeburg Public Library from 12noon-4pm. Please call to sign up or if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731. Continued on page 4

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“Mudeo Games” is the theme for this year’s Championship of Mud Football sponsored by Miller Lite/Amoskeag Beverages, LLC. The event will be held September 6, 7, & 8 at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum. This is a twelve team touch football tournament played in deep mud. Money raised is donated to the North Conway Community Center, Vaughan Learning Center, Carroll County Retired Senior Volunteer Program, as well as, other non-profits in the Mt Washington Valley. Each $15 ticket ensures entrance into the games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and doubles as a raffle ticket for $500 on Saturday & Sunday. Day tickets and a family package are also available. Join us over the

weekend for the annual spectator football toss (winner takes home $50), t-shirt sales, Hall of Fame ceremony, player/spirit team fun mud competitions, and girl games. Raffle tickets will be for sale for two quilts; the annual quilt to benefit Carroll County RSVP and a t-shirt quilt made with Mud Bowl t-shirts to benefit Mud Bowl. The t-shirt quilt was donated by Carolyn Brown of Carolyn's Valley Tailor Shop located in Redstone. The Annual Tournament of Mud Parade is scheduled for Saturday on Main Street in North Conway at 10:00 AM. Teams include the Mt Washington Valley Hogs, North Country Mud Crocs, Carrabassett Valley Rats,

Mud Gumbys, North Shore Mud Sharks, New Hampshire Mudcats, Jack’s Predators, Cumberland Muckaneers, Rowley Mud Ducks, The Muddas, Massachusetts Muddogs, and North Conway Mud Things. The event is organized by community volunteers, as well as, staff from the main beneficiaries. The committee includes Benny Jessemen, Jackie Howe, Monica Belkin, Jason Veno, Chris Olds, Heather Ouellette, Mary Seavey, Tommy Wagner, Tom Vestal, Joe McCusker, and Tim Scott. Event volunteers are needed and appreciated. Volunteers must be 21 years old and have health insurance. Call the North Conway Community Center to volunteer; 603-356-2096.

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sense of belonging and spiritual connectedness,” she says. Her results demonstrate that horses connect people. Unlike therapeutic riding, coaching does not actually involve riding. Instead, it’s about discovering that connection with the horse. “When a child breathes over the head of a horse, the horse connects his breathing to that of the human,” explains Paula. “It’s about opening up the potential of healing and the heart connection.” It’s about opening your heart and giving the horse a big hug. It’s about overcoming fear and post-traumatic stress. Many of the kids Paula works

Paula Lambie, who with her husband Pete, founded the HHB (Human Horse Balance) Healing Foundation in Center Conway, N.H. in 2017, uses a technique that has proven helpful to many in conquering life’s challenges. With the assistance of their rescue horses, they are able to raise consciousness teaching others more about themselves, to recognize each individual’s unique courage, inner strengths and ability for connection. The human and equine relationship has been studied to help kids, teens and adults cope with life challenges. Paula utilizing her unique combination of skills has developed an effective method of horse coaching to this end. “We all need a

with are “so shutdown.” That’s why she creates a safe haven and teaches them to feel what it’s like to be in their own body and “to feel the unconditional love from the horses.” Lambie, who learned her craft in the Netherlands where she grew up, now lives in Center Conway, N.H. She has rescued all of her horses and taught them about love and connection just as they now do for the kids who participate in her therapeutic equine-assisted learn-ing .

Concert in the Park: Bartlett Recreation Department presents their 2019 Concerts in the Park series on Wednesdays in August, from 6:30-8pm. This evening’s performer are Simon Crawford and Kevin Dolan. Performances are held in the Bartlett Community Park. Bring a chair or blanket. Donations are graciously accepted! Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and chips are for sale by Bartlett Rec.

Wednesday Night with a Ranger: AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center presents this program at 8pm. This evening’s offering is The Peoples Forest. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Thursday, August 29

Death Café: The objective of a death cafe is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Join Erin Wright and Sean Dunker-Bendigo the last Thursday of each month at the Conway Public Library from 6-7:30pm. For more information call 447-5552.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

Friday, August 30

Music with Sharon Novak: Join musician Sharon Novak at the MWV Children’s Museum at 11am. Clap, play instruments and sing along!

Flatbread Fund-Raiser: MWV Children’s Muse-um invites you to come to our Flatbread Fundrais-er from 5-7pm. The Traveling Zoo from Wildlife Encounters will be there from 5:30-6pm. Tickets must be reserved and paid for ahead of time. Please call the museum at 356-2992 to reserve your tickets. A Bake Sale will be from 5-6pm, also the craft . The museum will receive a portion of the pizza sales from 4-9pm. Bring a museum supply donation and receive 1 free raffle ticket per donation. This is a big fundraiser for us and we need our members to come out and support us!

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he

keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

Saturday, August 31

Crafts & Artisan Festival: New England Crafters at their best, on the lawn of the Gibson Center from 10am-5pm. We have fine jewelry, photography, art, pottery, gourmet specialty foods, stained glass, doll clothes, kettle korn, clothing, quilts, pillows, woodcrafts, Adirondack chairs, wood signs and furniture. Benefits the Gibson Center for Senior Services, Meals on Wheels Program.

Color from Plants Fiber Dyeing: Pre-registration is required for this 10am-3:30pm program.. At Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, learn the colorful art and craft of fiber dyeing with plants. This in-depth workshop will start at the Dye Garden and, using whole plants, an array of colorful dye baths will be created. Then, learn to wash, mordant and dye fiber. You will go home with dyed wool yarn, a handout of instructions and recipes, and a colorful samples card. This workshop takes place outdoors, dress for sun and shade. Bring your lunch. Registration closes Monday, August 26 or when filled. Call 323-7591.

Paper Lantern-Making Workshop: Come make beautiful paper lanterns for your canoe, kayak, or to carry, and then join in magical end-of-summer lantern parades at dusk on Squam and Chocorua Lakes. Join the Yeoman’s Fund for the Arts and the Chocorua Lake Conservancy for a workshop with artist Gowri Savoor. Workshop will meet the Chocorua Library in Chocorua from 10am-3pm for adults and teens 16 & up, and from 1-3pm for kids and younger teens - kids under 10, please bring a helpful adult with you. Please register in advance at chocorualake.org/lantern-signup. Participants in the daylong workshop, please bring lunch, snacks & drinks, and a pair of hand clippers if you have one.

Yoga in the Yard: Dixie Lea invites people of all ages to join her in the Conway Library park for an hour of yoga in the sunshine. Recurs every Saturday at 11:30am throughout the summer. BYO towel or mat and water. Donations are appreciated. Call 447-5552.

Pop-Up Paper Mill: White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence May Babcock is a paper maker and visual artist. Join her in making paper from plants harvested from the WMNF earlier this summer. This hands-on event is free

and open to the public. All ages are encouraged to attend from 2-4pm at the Russell-Colbath House, on the Kancamagus Highway, in Albany.

Sunset Concert Series: The Sunset Concert Series featuring Entrain is presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co. at the Theater in the Wood. Epic in sound and kaleidoscopic in vision, the eclectic Martha's Vineyard-based six piece Entrain has been thrilling critics and fans alike since its inception. Doors open at 7pm. Premium Seating is in the newly renovated front section involving wider seats, designed with cushion support. Each seat has a prime view of the stage! Learn more at www.believeinbooks.org.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

AMC Highland Happenings: Mountains of Stars: Astronomy at Crawford Notch, featuring speaker Dr. Douglas Arion, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Dr. Douglas Arion, Director of the Carthage Institute of Astronomy, will give a presentation on the intricate and fascinating connections between life on Earth and the history and phenomena of the Universe around us. Following the presentation, weather permitting, there will be observing through telescopes. Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all. Call to find out more, 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Mountains of Stars: The Bicknell’s Thrush and Sustainable Development, with featured Guest Speaker Mary Ann McGarry Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at Plymouth State University, is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. A rare native songbird- the Bicknell’s Thrush- has failed to be listed as a threatened species as of October 2017, however date collected will inform ongoing conservation efforts. This bird serves as a catalyst for considering how NH is linked to sustainable development in our home state as well as on the island of Hispaniola where Haiti and the Dominican Republic are co-located. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Sunday, September 1

Crafts & Artisan Festival: New England Crafters at their best, on the lawn of the Gibson Center from 10am-5pm. We have fine jewelry, photography, art, pottery, gourmet specialty foods, stained glass, doll clothes, kettle korn, clothing, quilts, pillows, woodcrafts, Adirondack chairs,

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wood signs and furniture. Benefits the Gibson Center for Senior Services, Meals on Wheels Program.

Picnic & Parade of Lights: Join the Chocorua Lake Conservancy at 6pm for its Annual Picnic in the Grove by Chocorua Lake, followed, at dusk, by the Parade of Lights on the lake. BYO picnic, drinks, chairs, flashlights or headlamps (important!), and whatever else you might need. Then, decorate your canoe or kayak with lanterns, lights or candles to participate in the parade, or watch the beauty unfold from the shore or the Narrows Bridge. This year’s parade will include paper lanterns made with visiting artist Gowri Savoor in a partnership project with the Yeoman’s Fund for the Arts. If you’d like to make a lantern with Gowri on August 30 or 31, please visit chocorualake.org/lantern-signup.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents a matinee performance of “Little Shop of Horror” at 3:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 3pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

Monday, September 2

Kid’s Fun Run: Join Believe in Books Literacy Foundation for a fun-filled morning and race your way around Story Land! Presented by Memorial Hospital and Story Land, there will be appearances from some of the Story Land Characters as well as a few other special guests! All funds raised for the Kids Fun Run will go directly to the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation’s Bookbag Program! Registration will begin at 8:15am. All participants will receive a race medal, t-shirt, and a pass to Story Land to be used that day! First Race begins at 9am. Pre-register at www.believeinbooks.org.

Tuesday, September 3

Fiber Arts Group: Fiber artists or interested on-lookers 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, from 9:30am-12noon. No registration is required. Call 323-7591 for more information.

Flatbread Fundraiser: Tuesday is Flatbread Pizza Night! A portion of the proceeds from all

flatbreads sold between 4-9pm will be donated to Connect a Pet New England. There will be raffles. All proceeds will go to assist in the adoptions of rescued dogs.

Meet the Author: Join us at Fryeburg Public Library at 4pm to meet local author, Autumn Siders. Life should be lived with no filter and Autumn Siders collection of poetry and short stories exemplifies that idea and more. Her book “#nofilter” contains work written over the past fifteen years about life, love, nature, cats and diversity. Refreshments will be served.

Altrusa Meeting: Altrusa has a business meeting at Runnells Hall in Chocorua, starting at 6pm. This is a new night; the first Tuesday of the month. Guests are always welcome but we do ask that you send an email to [email protected] so we have a head count. Our website is www.carrollcountyaltrusa.blogspot.com and we also have a Facebook page - Altrusa International of Carroll County NH.

Wednesday, September 4

Cone for a Cause: Each Wednesday, Trails End Ice Cream Shop, in Intervale, will donate 10% of the day’s sales to a local non-profit or charitable cause. Stop by today, from 12n00n-8pm and help out North Conway Public Library.

Community Lead Meeting: Carroll County Coalition for Public Health will be hosting a community lead meeting at Tri-County CAP in Tamworth, from 12noon-1:30pm. Lunch will be provided. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a community lead assessment by bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders interested in preventing childhood lead poisoning in Carroll County. Register at https://2019ccleadmeeting.eventbrite.com.

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

Thursday, September 5 Let's Go Make Something!: Kids and teens are welcome to drop-in after school and learn how to make something new each week at the Conway Public Library from 3:30-5pm. Enjoy a healthy snack or cooking activity provided by Let's Go and Maine Health. For more information call 447-5552.

Fix My Tech: Is your Android running out of space? Is your iPhone slow? Does your Nook need an upgrade? Is your FitBit throwing fits? Can't move your files from one device to another? Bring your device and your questions to our open forum, and feel free to share solutions you've found. Open format technology problem solving hosted by Conway Public Library's Technology Librarian, Kate Belisle. 5:30-7pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library.

Friday, September 6

Mud Bowl: “Mudeo Games” is the theme for this year’s Championship of Mud Football sponsored by Miller Lite. The event will be held September 6, 7, & 8 at Hog Coliseum located at the North Conway Community Center. This is a touch football tournament played in mud. Money raised will be donated to the North Conway Community Center, Vaughan Learning Center, Carroll County Retired Senior Volunteer Program, as well as, other non-profits in the Mt Washington Valley. Each ticket ensures entrance into the games Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and doubles as a raffle ticket for a $500 prize on Saturday and Sunday. For more information call the North Conway Community Center at 356-2096.

First Friday Faculty and Friends: Mountain Top Music Center presents a Recorder and Early Music Ensemble. Music for up to five recorders and continuo, spanning seven centuries, performed by members of the MTMC Recorder and Early Music Ensemble led by Judy Teehan. The 12noon concert is held at the Brown Church in Conway Village. The concert is free, but donations to support the renovation of the Majestic are gratefully accepted. Bring a friend! (Sorry, no food is allowed in the sanctuary.)

Home Furnishings Sale: Shop at the final Habitat for Humanity indoor Home Furnishings Sale of 2019 at Attitash Bear Peak Lodge this afternoon from 3-7pm. All Sofas, Love Seats and Hutches are 25% off. Pre-Buy Sale Online Now! Preview selected sale items at www.mwv-habitat.org Call 356-3832 for questions or more information. Furniture, Appliances and Building Materials are available.

Saturday, September 7

Home Furnishings Sale: Shop at the final Habitat

for Humanity indoor Home Furnishings Sale of 2019 at Attitash Bear Peak Lodge today from 8”30am-1pm. All Sofas, Love Seats and Hutches are 25% off. Pre-Buy Sale Online Now! Preview selected sale items at www.mwv-habitat.org Call 356-3832 for questions or more information. Furniture, Appliances and Building Materials are available.

Tournament of Mud Parade : The Annual Tournament of Mud Parade is at 10am on Main Street in North Conway. Enter an open division float yourself for the chance to win prize money to be donated to a non-profit of your choice. Veteran teams include Mt Washington Valley Hogs, North Country Mud Crocs, Carrabassett Valley Rats, Mud Gumbys, North Shore Mud Sharks, New Hampshire Mudcats, Jack’s Predators, Cum-berland Muckaneers, Rowley Mud Ducks, The Muddas, Massachusetts Mud Dogs, and Mud Things. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. For more information call the North Conway

Community Center at 356-2096. Mud Bowl games continue following the parade.

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Doll Museum Visit: The Friends of the Fryeburg Public Library invite YOU to join them in visiting the remarkable Hazel and Owen Currier Doll Museum between 10am-12noon. There are over 10,000 dolls in the museum, all donated by Hazel Currier who collected them starting in 1970. Many of the dolls, specifically the numerous Barbies, are outfitted in hand crocheted outfits designed and crafted by Hazel. The Fryeburg Historical Society accepted the donation and established the museum with the support of The Town of Fryeburg in the historic Fryeburg Town House. A Doll themed creative activity and story time with other dolls and their stories will simultaneously be offered at the Fryeburg Public Library. Refreshments will be available at both the Library and the Doll Museum (weather permitting).

Sunset Concert Series: The Sunset Concert Series featuring The Blues Project is presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co. at the Theater in the Wood. The Blues Project is an all-star line-up featuring Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston) with members of Peter Wolfe Band, Peacheaters, Shadow Riders and John Butcher's Blues Project. Doors open at 7pm. Premium Seating is in the newly renovated front section involving wider seats, designed with cush-ion support. Each seat has a prime view of the stage! Learn more at www.believeinbooks.org.

Sunday, September 8

Starting Point Challenge: This is the 5th Annual Benefit Tournament, supporting victims of domestic violence, creating awareness... you are not alone! The 2pm event, at Indian Mound Golf Club in Center Ossipee, will feature 2 9-

hole simultaneous golf tournaments, BBQ/Corn Roast, Live Music, Contests & Prizes, Raffles. For more details and registration form, contact Chris Pacheco, 651-7068.

Skating Club Open House: The Mount Washing-ton Valley Skating Club presents a Learn to Skate Open House at the Ham Ice Arena, from 4:30-5:30 pm. Learn about our programs, FREE mini-lessons, FREE prizes, FREE skate rentals (if needed), meet our coaches, and register for the Fall session of Learn to Skate lessons to begin

Sunday September 15. All registrations will be done online this season. New this year - Team Competitive Programs are available. An Open House for eligible team members will follow Learn to Skate, from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn about our new team concept, meet our coaches and register for our team programs starting September 15. All registrations will be done online this season at www.mwvsc.org. For more infor-mation, email [email protected].

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On-Going Events Mondays

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

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.

Twins' Story Time: This special story time and play group is designed specifically for families with multiples. Other siblings and caregivers are always welcome and it takes place at the Conway Public Library every Monday at 10:30am. For more information call 447-5552.

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/North 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.

Rotary Club of Ossipee Valley: Each Monday the Rotary Club of Ossipee Valley meets at Rivers Edge Grille from 5:30-6:30pm. All are invited.

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.

CVCC Food Pantry: Serving Conway, Albany, Eaton and Chatham, the Conway Village Congregational Church Food Pantry is open Tuesdays by appointment only. Please contact CVCC during office hours (8am–1pm) to schedule appoint-ment, 447-3851.

Taoist Tai Chi/North 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.

If you have questions about Medicare or need advice on senior services, Valerie Cole, a Medicare Counselor, from Seniors Plus will be available the first Wednesday of every month. She takes the worry out of Medicare and is dedicated to helping you! Call 1-800-427-1241 to schedule an appointment at the Fryeburg Public Library.

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

Fryeburg Historical Society and the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Research Library located at 83 Portland Street, Fryeburg Maine is open from 10am-2pm or by appointment. For more information call 1-207-256-3001.

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. The meetings are at the Church of Christ on 113 just outside of Conway. 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 themed storytelling and books, songs, movement and play time. For more information

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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.

The Fryeburg Public Library offers Story Time for ages 6 and younger every Tuesday at 1pm . 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.

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

Tuesday evenings at 7pm, join the MARA group (Medication Assisted Recovery Anonymous) - Share experience and recovery in a 12 step recovery meeting that recognizes and accepts the use of prescription assisted medications as a recovery path—no stigma—only fellowship. Meeting at MWV Supports Recovery Coalition Offices, in Center Conway. For more information, call 662-0668.

Wednesdays

Taoist Tai Chi North Conway Wednesday’s Beginning 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.

Christ Episcopal Thrift Shop at Pine Street, North Conway is open today from 10am-2pm. Come see our new and improved store layout! Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Jewelry, art, household items and countertop appliances. Last Wednesday of the month - $5-a-bag sale on almost everything in the shop. Please no large TV’s, books, appliances or mattresses.


The Hazel and Owen Currier Doll Museum in Fryeburg, is open from 10am-2pm . Groups are welcome to schedule private visits FMI Contact Sally Whitaker at: [email protected].

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, stories 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.

Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis meets every Wednesday evening from September to June at the Eagle Mountain House, in Jackson. Social time begins at 5:30pm; meetings are called to order at 6pm. For more information, visit www.mwvkiwanis.org.

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.

Women’s Bible Study: Please join us for bible study & refreshments. The WBS is a group of ladies who meet on Thursday mornings at 9:30 for fellowship and Bible study. We utilize a study guide with the Bible, usually a chapter at a time, and discussion. We are all novices in this, but enjoy the friendship and knowledge that we share. You do not need to be a member of the Conway Village Congregational Church to visit one of these groups.


The Hazel and Owen Currier Doll Museum in Fryeburg, is open from 10am-2pm . Groups are welcome to schedule private visits FMI Contact Sally Whitaker at: [email protected].

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.

Story time and crafts for ages 7 and older is held every Thursday at 3pm at Fryeburg Public Library. Call if you have any questions, ( 207) 935-2731.

Taoist Tai Chi/North 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.

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.

Fridays

Christ Episcopal Thrift Shop at Pine Street, North Conway is open today from 10am-2pm. Come see our new and improved store layout! Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Jewelry, art, household items and countertop appliances. Last Wednesday of the month - $5-a-bag sale on almost everything in the shop. Please no large TV’s, books, appliances or mattresses.

Men’s Bible Study: Please join us for bible study and refreshments. The MBS is a group of men who meet on Fridays at 8am for fellowship and Bible study. You do not need to be a member of Conway Village Congregational Church to visit one of these groups. Just a desire to explore God’s word with a fun, friendly group. We have fresh coffee and doughnuts to supplement some of our needs at that early time of day.

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Phone: 603-374-6241

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Promoting Events for the Mount Washington Valley's

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On-Going Events cont.

Morning Garden Parent and Child Playgroup: Join White Mountain Waldorf School from 9-11am for our weekly Friday morning playgroup. Come and play with your children ages 12 months to 4 years old in a Waldorf Early Childhood classroom. Free play, indoor and outside, nutritious snack served, circle time and songs. This is a warm and inviting introduction to our Early Childhood Programs. Call 447-3168 to sign up.

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.

Taoist Tai Chi/North 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 infor-mation, 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 on the last Friday of each month 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.

Positivi-TEA: Join us at The Brownfield Public Library for Positivi-TEA! Bring a happy story or the joyful outcome of a project to share with others…We’ll provide the tea. A tea party for those in need of joy every Friday afternoon at 3pm. For more information, call (207) 935-3003.

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.

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.

Christ Episcopal Thrift Shop at Pine Street, North Conway is open today from 10am-12:30pm. Come see our new and im-proved store layout! Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Jewelry, art, household items and countertop appliances. Last Wednesday of the month - $5-a-bag sale on almost everything in the shop. Please no large TV’s, books, appliances or mattresses.

MWV Skating Club offers Learn to Skate, Skate for Hockey, Adult and Freestyle Skating lessons Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information, email [email protected].

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.

MWV Skating Club offers Learn to Skate, Skate for Hockey, Adult and Freestyle Skating lessons Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information, email [email protected].

Ongoing

ReTails Thrift Store is brimming with unique treasures just waiting for you to discover. We are open Monday thru Saturday, 10am-3pm, every week. Located inside the actual building that houses the Conway Area Humane Society, we have a wide variety of gently loved items, including housewares, clothing, furniture, and linens. We like to say it is like Christmas every day here, you never know what you will find! 100% of our proceeds from ReTails are directly returned to the animals we care for at the Conway Area Humane Society.

Rozzie May Animal Alliance is hosting a Pet Photo Contest to choose pictures for our 2020 RMAA Calendar. To register your dog or cat please visit https://www.gogophotocontest.com/rmaa.

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Membership List:

Altrusa International of Carroll County Arts in Motion Assistance Canine Training Services Bartlett Firefighters Association Bartlett Historical Society Bartlett Recreation Department Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society Believe In Books Literacy Foundation Carroll County RSVP CASA of NH Center Stage Theatre/Da Capo Children Unlimited, Inc. Connect A Pet New England Conway Area Humane Society Conway Historical Society Conway Village Congregational Church Episcopal Church Women Friends of the Conway Library Friends of the Fryeburg Library Fryeburg Historical Society Fryeburg Raiders Booster Club Gibson Center for Senior Services Greater Ossipee Area Chamber Of Commerce Harvest Hills Animal Shelter HHB Healing Foundation Jackson Community Church Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park KHS Project Graduation 2019 Little Angels Service Dogs M&D Playhouse Madison Baptist Church

Memorial Hospital Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Mountain Garden Club Mountain Top Music Center MWV Choral Society MWV Habitat for Humanity MWV Housing Coalition MWV Kiwanis Club MWV Skating Club MWV Supports Recovery Coalition New England Ski Museum North Conway Community Center North Conway Public Library North Country Cares Project Succeed Rotary Club of North Conway Rozzie May Animal Alliance Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Assault Taoist Tai Chi Society Tin Mountain Conservation Center Tina Titzer’s Act One Dance Company Tri-State Modelers Club Valley Vision Channel 1301 Vaughan Community Services Visiting Nurses of Carroll County & Western Maine White Mountain Community Health Center White Mountain Musical Arts White Mountains Pride

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