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Early Winter - Issue 85
December 24, 2009-January 13, 2010
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Teaching artist workshop: Teaching artists in all disciplines are invited to attend "Layers of Learning: Highlighting School Connections for Your Teaching Artist Practice" on January 27 from 9:30am to noon at the Kimball Jenkins Estate, Concord. The workshop, led by artist-educator Cynthia Robinson, is presented by the New England Consortium of Artist-Educator Professionals (NECAP), the NH State Council on the Arts, and the Arts Alliance. Call or email us for details. Partial scholarships are available for North Country teaching artists.

State Arts Council grant opportunity: The application deadline for Arts in Healthcare grants is January 4, 2010. This grant category supports the presentation of arts programs, artists in residence programs, and training programs in health care and nursing home facilities and in agencies/centers serving people who are elderly. For information, go to www.nh.gov/nharts. To be part of an Arts Alliance Arts & Health program, call or email us.

Grant information sessions:The NH Charitable Foundation hosts two free regional grantseeker information sessions, the first on Wednesday, January 13, from 9:30-11:30am at the North Country Health Consortium in Whitefield, where you can learn about the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund grant program, and the second on Wednesday, January 20, from 1-3pm at the Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center in North Conway, where you can learn more about the Foundation’s grant programs. Free webinars are scheduled for February 3 and 5. Preregistration is requested for all sessions; for more information go to www.nhcf.org.

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Out with the old, in with the new... 2010 gives us an opportunity to review and reflect and perhaps make changes in our lives. What better resolution than to attend cultural programs throughout the year and support the artists and organizations highlighted in this bulletin -- or to become an Alliance member if you haven't yet done so. Wishing all of you -- members, partners, friends and artists -- a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Please Make a Gift to Our Annual Fund: This is the first time we've asked for your direct support to help us carry out our mission -- through programming and information like this bulletin. For more information about what we are doing and how you can help - including making an online donation - go to our website at www.aannh.org. Thanks so much for your support!

Bulletin Instructions: If this e-bulletin comes through for you as one long text message, click on the Arts Alliance website at www.aannh.org for the user-friendly version. Choose "Join our e-list" in the left-hand column. Next, enter your email address. You will receive an email from the Arts Alliance. Click to update your Profile. At the bottom of the Profile page, select HTML format. Save your changes. That should solve the problem and allow you to view the bulletin more easily.

The bulletin, for you and your guests, is arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. Please be sure to confirm details and hours prior to attending events or visiting sites. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographic areas of interest. Events beyond the dates in this bulletin can be viewed in our Plan-Ahead Arts Calendar and you can also view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details. Links to both calendars are available in the Quick Links section.

Please note that Arts Alliance member organizations are indicated with our member icon. We appreciate our members, and encourage you to attend their events.

If your organization is presenting a cultural event, email details to us as early as possible at [email protected] and we'll include it in our online calendar and our email bulletins. You can simply add [email protected] to your press list. Please take the time to review your listing, both in the bulletin and the online calendar, and forward corrections to [email protected].

The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering January 14-February 3, is January 5.

Artist Exchange-North: Artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs are invited to a daylong conference at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield on February 1 from 8:30am to 4pm. The conference, presented by MicroCredit-NH in partnership with the Alliance, offers practical marketing information including sessions on web design and financial management. Keynote speakers are storyteller Becky Rule and consultant Steve Gamlin. Registration is $45 for Arts Alliance and MicroCredit-NH members and $55 for non-members by January 15, and $55 for members and $65 for non-members after January 15. The fee includes snacks and lunch. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. Click here to register; for more information, call (800) 769-3482.

Two Irish Ceilidhs: You're invited to join Irish harper Regina Delaney and her harp students Donna Cerny and Deb Ronnquist at two public "Ceilidh" concerts (7pm on Thursday, January 7, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lancaster, and 6pm on Thursday, January 14, at the Lafayette School in Franconia); bring your own story, song or dance if you like! Both evenings of music and dancing are open to students, parents and members of the public. The suggested donation is $5 per person and $10 for families. We'll also be collecting non-perishable foods for the local food pantries if you'd like to bring an item or two to donate. As the fourth artist in our Arts & Health for Seniors series, Regina will also be presenting programs and staff workshops at nursing homes, senior centers and other sites throughout the region, including performances January 8 at the Littleton Senior Center, January 14 at the Senior Meals site in Berlin, and January 15 at the Highland House in Whitefield. For times and details on these programs and other upcoming Arts & Health for Seniors events, check our website at www.aannh.org. If you'd like to book programs at your site, call Eileen at (603) 837-2275 or email [email protected]. The Arts & Health for Seniors program is funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.

More stories with Becky Rule: Becky Rule offers two programs in January for seniors and for care providers as part of our Arts & Health for Seniors series, funded in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. Upcoming programs include an hour of storytelling at 1pm on January 12 at the Littleton Senior Center (no charge and open to the public), followed later in the day by a Legacy Project Workshop for hospice volunteers, hospital and nursing home staff, home health care providers, family caregivers and interested community members in the North Country Home Health and Hospice conference room in Littleton. The cost of the workshop, focused on helping elders share their life stories, is $10; scholarships are available. Preregistration is requested; please call (603) 444-5317.

Arts Alliance Annual Meeting: Mark your calendars now for our Annual Meeting & BYOP -- Bring Your Own Poetry, Performance, Painting and Potluck -- set for Februray 9. This is a great opportunity for artists, members, partners and friends to spend an evening with our staff and board members. We'll send more details soon!

It's No Blarney: Mark your calendars now for March 17 for "Igniting the Spark - Integrating Creativity and the Arts into Youth Programming." We're partnering with the North Country Health Consortium to present this all-day conference at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield for youth workers, human service providers, volunteers working with youth, parents, preventionists, school personnel and anyone interested in youth development and youth program. Call or email us to be added to the list for conference updates.
Connecticut River Artisans Group
Various locations
(603) 237-8119 or (603) 237-8882 or (802) 266-3687
www.connecticutriverartisans.org
The Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) is a grass-roots group of oil, watercolor and acrylic artists from Pittsburg, Colebrook, West Stewartstown, northern VT and Coaticook, PQ. Its mission is to promote the visual arts and provide support to new and established artists.
CRAG member Judi Calhoun is December's artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH). The artist of the month is a collaborative effort between the UCVH and CRAG, and is funded by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the NH Charitable Foundation.
Joanne Boydston is artist of the month for December at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center, north of Colebrook on Route 3.
Thursday, January 7, 4pm - CRAG will meet at the library in Canaan. Items discussed include the gallery at Fiddleheads, budget and activities for 2010.

Colebrook Public Library
126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808
www.colebrook-nh.com
Thursday, January 14, 6:30pm - Book Discussion Group
The discussion, held the second Thursday of each month, is free and open to all. Books are available at the library.
Wednesdays, 10am - Story Hour

Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe
Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday, 10am-5pm; Friday, 10am-8pm and Mondays, 10am-3pm (through December 21)
110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302
www.fiddleheadsusa.com
Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums.

Alice M. Ward Memorial Library & Canaan Historical Society
Thursday, 12noon-5pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon
Alice M. Ward Memorial Library
27 Park Street, Canaan, VT (802) 266-7135
The Canaan Historical Society's museum, located on the second floor of the Library, is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during Library hours. Tours of the museum are available, as is assistance for individuals interested in doing genealogical research.
Fall/Winter Exhibit - Lumber Baron George Van Dyke and Log Drives of the Connecticut Valley Lumber Company
The story is retold in images from the Vermont Historical Society showing the drives. River drive tools reveal just how tough the loggers had to be wrangle the logs using the power of the river, and public television videos offer the viewer a chance to see additional images and footage.

Christmas Time at Santa's Village
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, December 27, 28 & 29, 11am-6pm
Santa's Village
Jefferson (603) 586-4445
www.santasvillage.com
A special time to visit Santa, his elves, and reindeer; includes a wonderful display of holiday lights, rides, and a special holiday show in the Polar Theater.

Happenings at The Mount Washington
Listed events are open to the public - call for details & to confirm
The Mount Washington Resort
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752
www.mtwashington.com/activities/event
Wednesday-Friday, December 30-January 1 - New Year's Celebration
Whether you prefer an elegant dinner in the Presidential Ballroom with live music, or a fun family-friendly celebration with music in The Dining Room, New Year's Eve will be an occasion for all to enjoy. Then cross under the city arches to Times Square to dance the night away, waiting for the hotel's own glowing ball drop.
Daily, 10-11am & 3-4pm - Historic Hotel Tour - Meet at the Grandfather Clock
Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment
Be sure to visit the New Hampshire Historical Society's exhibition: The White Mountains of New Hampshire. The exhibition, open to the public, explores the White Mountains region with a rich array of maps and images.

Old Mill Studio & Artisans Classroom
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm (also "by chance")
On the Common
36 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-8778
www.oldmillstudio.com
Featuring original art & contemporary crafts of northern NH & VT artists, and classes to capture the creative spirit. Check the website for a complete listing of classes & workshops. Preregistration required - at least a week ahead is preferred. Now open: Stitch at the Old Mill Studio, social club & fabric supply center
Create it Today! - Tell the Mill what your group would like to do and perhaps a custom class can be designed. Check website for a list of suggestions.
For Teens and Adults:
Friday, January 1, 5-7pm - First Friday Artist Reception
Receptions featuring individual artist or artist groups. Light refreshments & usually live music. First Friday of each month.
Saturday, January 2, 9-10am - Show and Tell
First Saturday of every month.
Sunday, January 3, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society
Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month.
Monday, January 4, 6-8pm - Watercolor Journaling
Participants can try this technique that blends color, images and words to explore their creative and intuitive self. No experience necessary - instructors will lead participants through this fun and easy process.
Saturday, January 9, 9am-1pm - Bag Lady Series
One time workshop each month to make a unique purse. Second Saturday each month (usually).
Saturday, January 9, 10:30am-12:30pm - Watercolor Group
Having a problem with getting the effect wanted in watercolor? Tina Clark can help! Bring a painting, etc. for guidance & encouragement. Second Saturday each month.
Thursday, January 14, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursday Networking Craft Group
Bring a project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. 2nd & 4th Thursday each month.
Instruction available by appointment - Beginner Basket and Chair Caning
Open Pottery Studio - Once familiar with class routines, interested individuals are welcome to use the equipment.

Irish Ceilidh Concert with Regina Delaney
Thursday, January 7, 7pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
113 Main Street, Lancaster
www.aannh.org
Join Irish harper Regina Delaney and her harp students Donna Cerny and Deb Ronnquist; bring your own story, song or dance if you like. This evening of music and dancing is open to students, parents and members of the public. For times and details on Arts & Health for Seniors programs, and other upcoming events, check our website.

North Country Poetry Workshop
Tuesday, January 12, 6pm
For more information, contact [email protected]
Poets gather and share their writing, critique each poem and provide tips on publishing and resources. The workshop meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday. For more information and locations, email or call Valerie Herres at (603) 788-3734.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation 2010 Grantseeker Session
Wednesday, January 13, 9:30-11:30am
North County Health Consortium
7 Main St, Whitefield
www.nhcf.org/events
Grantseekers will once again have the opportunity to learn about the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation grant programs first hand. Grantseeker information sessions are being held across the state, along with on-line webinar training. These sessions are optional; attendance is not required in order to apply. There is no charge to attend.
The Foundation will be making some changes to the grants program for 2010. The changes will further streamline and clarify the process, as well as respond to the ongoing recession by providing more flexibility to nonprofits. What isn't changing, though, are the deadlines - there will still be a spring and fall application round beginning on March 1 and September 1.

Register Now for Artist Exchange-North: Business Training for Artists
Monday, February 1, 8:30am-4pm
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Whitefield (800) 769-3482 (information)
www.microcreditnh.org/artworksnh/index.html
Author and humorist Rebecca Rule will bring her wry tales of life in New Hampshire to the North Country for ArtWorks-NH's annual Artist Exchange-North. Artist Exchange-North attendees will spend the remainder of the daylong conference gathering practical business information from local experts. MicroCredit-NH is offering discounted fees through January 15 for early registration. Please call or visit the website for more information or to register.

Weeks Memorial Library Programs & Events
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 1-4:30pm & 7-9pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-4:30pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon
128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352
www.weekslib.org
Tuesdays, 10am-noon - Lancaster Rose Quilters
Tuesdays, 10am - Wonderplay
A time for children's senses to be stimulated through song, stories, fingerplays. For ages birth through 3 years.
Wednesdays, 3-4pm - LEGO Club - No age limit or restriction; kids should bring their imaginations.
Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour and activities for ages 3-5 years

Scottish Country Dancing in Lancaster
Fridays, September-June, 7:30pm
Town Hall
25 Main Street, Lancaster (802) 751-7671
www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html
Join the Scottish country dance! There is no lower or upper age limit on Scottish dancing. No partner required; dances are taught. Dances vary in pace from elegant and slow to aerobic flings. Please bring water and soft-soled shoes. Wheelchair accessible. Call Bill Tobin for more information.

Lancaster Historical Society
By appointment
Holton-Wilder House
226 Main Street (southerly intersection of Routes 2 and 3), Lancaster (603) 788-3004
The facility consists of the 1780 Holton-Wilder House and a new post and beam barn. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday each month at the museum.

White Mountain Cafe Exhibits & Events
White Mountain Cafe
212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511
www.whitemountaincafe.com
North Country home to photographer Jerry Monkman, focusing on photography of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. http://blog.jerryandmarcymonkman.com/
The White Mountain Cafe is buying Wonderland Books. During the first week of the New Year, Wonderland will move from its current location on Exchange Street, to the space next door to the cafe. One of the dividers in the cafe's north wall will come down, and the doors will open to the White Mountain Cafe and Wonderland Books.
Saturdays, December 26 & January 2, 7pm - Java and Jazz with Calico Slim
First and last Saturday of each month

Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings
Monday, January 4, 7pm and Saturday, January 9, 9am
Community Room of the St. Kieran Center for the Arts
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1607 or 752-3319 or (603) 723-4451
www.materialgirlsquilts.homestead.com
The Berlin Quilters Guild - Material Girls - meets on the first Monday (usually) of each month at St. Kieran. A Sew Day is held on the Saturday following the Monday meeting. All are welcome to join or visit the guild at these meetings. The Guild is always looking for new members. Plans are currently underway for the North Country Quilt Show and Exhibition to be held in the Fall 2010.

Randolph Public Library Programs & Randolph Colloquy Events
Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm
Town Hall building
Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408
www.randolph.nh.gov/Local Interest.htm
Wednesday & Thursday, January 6 & 7 - Randolph Opera Series: Lesser Luminaries
Puccini, Il Tabarro (the Cloak), Strause (Richard), Salome
Lectures and full length videos by Bob Kruszyna, aimed at people who are interested in opera but know little or nothing about it. This season will consider styles such as post Wagnerian expressionism, bel canto, baroque, contemporary and operetta. Contact Jean Malick at 466-2547 or [email protected] for further information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph Library.

St. Kieran Center for the Arts Programs
Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028
www.stkieranarts.org
Local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows. Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours, an hour before all performing arts programs, and by special arrangement. No admission fee for exhibits, but donations are appreciated.
The 2010 Arts Series begins on Sunday, January 11 with humorist extraordinaire Tim Sample, bringing his down-east storytelling for the entire family.

Irish Music with Regina Delaney
Thursday, January 14, 10:30-11:30am
Tri-County CAP Senior Meal site
620 Sullivan Street, Berlin
www.aannh.org
Regina will present an hour of traditional Irish music, with singing, dancing and audience participation, and the public is invited. There is no charge for this Arts Alliance presentation. Stay for lunch afterwards. Contact North Country Elder Programs at (603) 752-2545.

Northern Forest Heritage Park
Call for hours
961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202
www.northernforestheritage.org
Featuring a three-acre site with waterfront access and walkways, an outdoor amphitheater, a full-size circa-1900 replica logging camp, interactive exhibits and the Brown House Museum, built in 1853 by the H.W. Winslow Company as a boarding house for its saw mill employees.
The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts.

Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum
By appointment
25 Railroad Street (behind town park), Gorham (603) 466-5338
www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.ht ml
In 1850 the railroad came to Gorham. Explore this rich history through artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad exhibit in a boxcar.
The Society generally meets on the third Thursday of every month in the Vestry of the Gorham Congregational Church unless otherwise noted. Members and visitors alike are encouraged to attend; handicap accessible. Anyone who would like more information, or needs directions or a ride can call (603) 466-9491 or Cathy Dick at 466-2196.

Berlin & Coos County Historical Society Museum
Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment)
Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center
119 High Street, Berlin (603) 752-4590 or (603) 752-7337
www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/moffett.php
The Moffett House Museum serves as a nostalgic setting for exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. Reading Room is available for perusing high-school yearbooks or doing research in the many "Brown Bulletins," city reports, antique ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available.
Available for sale: "A Postcard History of Berlin."

Berlin Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm
270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210
www.berlinpubliclibrary.blogspot.com
Thursdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour
Join Kathy Godin in the Children's Department for stories, snacks, crafts and fun.

Salvation Army Arts Programs
New Hampshire Corps Community Center
15 Cole Street, Berlin (603) 752-1644
Call or email [email protected] for schedule & details.
Musical arts, including drama, singing company, sacred dance and timbrels for all ages.

Jackson Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday 11am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-2pm; Thursday 11am-8pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
125 Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-9731
www.jacksonvillage.net
New Hampshire Downloadable Audiobooks and Talking Book programs available. Free internet and wireless access.
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Story Times - Stories, songs and a craft
Special Holiday Storytime on December 23 featuring holiday stories, songs and crafts.
The Library will be closing at 2pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The Library will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
Tuesday, January 12 - Adult Book Group reads Here at Eagle Pond by Donald Hall. Many copies of the book are available at the Library; pick up a copy and join us.

Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552
www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm
Thursday, December 24, 12noon - EARLY CLOSING on Friday, December 25 - CLOSED for Christmas
Monday, December 28, 10:30am - Developmental Playgroup
Northern Human Services provides a childcare professional to lead guided activities that encourage physical and mental skills and that are age appropriate. Free and open to the public.
Monday, December 28, 6:30pm - Mountain Storytellers Guild
Adults, teens and older children are welcome to come and share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Everyone is welcome to come and share, or just to listen. Potluck refreshments - please bring a goodie to share. The Library will provide hot cider. Fourth Monday of each month - confirm dates.
Wednesday, December 30, 3:30pm - Movie: Arctic Tale
The movie is free and suggested for school-age children and adults. Free popcorn, too.
Tuesday-Thursday, beginning January 5, 10:30am - Snowflake Story Times
Tuesdays - 2 year-olds, Wednesdays - Toddlers & babies less than 2 years old, Thursdays - 3 & 4 year-olds. Lots of singing, crafts and a few simple books. Guests and older siblings are always welcome at story times. No registration necessary.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - Spiritual Cinema
A thought-provoking video series offering perspectives of oneness based on non-Western spiritual traditions and wisdom teachings. Sponsored by Eaton Satsang (visit www.eatonsatsang.org). Free.
January 5 - Living Luminaries
Follows a man's search for happiness as he encounters and experiences a variety of contemporary spiritual teachers.
January 12 - Unseen Presence of Being
Experience Adyashanti, one of America's most sought after, contemporary spiritual teachers, in a gathering with students.
Monday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic for Poetry, Storytelling and Acoustic Music
Adults, teens and older children are welcome to come and share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. A place for everyone: listeners, writers, acoustic musicians and vocalists of all levels and abilities, from beginners to professionals. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Everyone is welcome to come and share, or just to listen. Refreshments served. Second Monday of each month - confirm dates.

Programs & Events at North Conway Library
Monday/Tuesday/Friday, 12-5pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 12-6pm
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961
www.northconwaylibrary.com
During Christmas week, the North Conway Library offers Amnesty Days
All late items, whether a day, a week, or even a year overdue, may be returned without charge and no questions will be asked. Drop off the books, books on CD, movies (DVD & VHS) or magazines at the front desk or in the book drop in front of the building. If you feel guilty about your overdues or simply wish to donate to a couple of good causes during Christmas week, you may drop off non-perishable food items for the local food bank or some pet food for the Conway Area Humane Society.
Library closed Christmas Eve, December 24 and Christmas Day, December 25. Also closed New Year's Eve, December 31 and New Year's Day, January 1.
Friday, January 8, 10:30am - The TGIF Book Group discusses The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Meets the first Friday of each month (usually) and discusses both novels and popular nonfiction books. Everyone is welcome, whether one is a patron of the library or not, whether one has read the book or not. Copies of the book that is to be discussed are available at the Library.

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
Judy Johnson is our featured artist through the end of the year. Come to the Library and see her beautiful nature paintings on display downstairs.
Closed on Thursdays & Fridays, December 24 & 25 and December 31 & January 1
Tuesdays, January 12-February 9, 3:45pm - Knitting Classes for children in grades 4-6. Call or visit the Library to register.
Starting in January - Knitting Class for Teens and Adults
To be added to the list, call the Library or email Elizabeth at [email protected] and let her know the best times and days.
Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Storytime
Stories, a craft, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play and songs. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited.
The Freedom Library Book Club is open to any interested readers and meets on the last Monday of most months at 10:30am.
Family passes available to the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, and The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. Call to reserve.

Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
Barnstormers Theatre
Tamworth Village (603) 323-8104
www.artstamworth.org
Visit ACT!'s website for more information, including ticket purchase.
Visit the Arts Council of Tamworth's website this holiday season for 12 days of exclusive content. ACT's 12 Days kicks off on Christmas Day with a few Christmas treats and the North American premiere of Albert Lamb's radio play "Algonquin Suite." "Algonquin Suite" follows the fortunes of English actors Neil and Edwina Canard, long the toast of London, as they arrive in New York, hoping to break into Broadway, in the final heady days before the Wall Street Crash of 1929. "Algonquin Suite" will run for several nights, and be followed by a series of live recordings of ACT performances. Offerings will include the Back Bay Guitar Trio, GiveWay, Le Vent du Nord, Hanneke Cassel, Harry Manx, Red Molly, Gr�da, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, and the Two Man Gentlemen Band. Visit daily to learn the fate of Neil and Edwina, and to enjoy hours of eclectic music. Through January 6.
Upcoming ACT! for KIDS programs include a Modern Dance Workshop with Jeanne Limmer on January 16 and a Book-making Workshop with Jay Rancourt on February 6.

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation
100 Acre Wood - Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs 1/2 mile to the parking area.
41 Observatory Way (off Route 16/302), Intervale (603) 356-9980
www.believeinbooks.org
Believe in Books is on Facebook and Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing.
Theater in the Wood Performances:
Sunday, December 27 - An Evening of Comedy
Three great New England comedians perform in the first-ever stand-up comedy show at the Theater in the Wood. Two shows: 4pm PG-13 Show and 7pm Adult Show.
Friday, January 1, 7pm - Marko: Master Magician & Hypnotist
What makes Marko's performances so special is his ability to mystify, entertain and make everyone laugh on different levels at the same time.
Saturday, January 2, 1:30pm - The Elves and the Shoemaker with The Gingerbread Man Puppet Show
Classic Grimms folk tale about 2 elves who help a poor shoemaker get back in business. The program finishes with a goofy B.B. Wolf and a fresh cookie. Lots of audience participation as they help with the elf magic.

Mt Washington Valley Arts Association
Norcross Place, downtown North Conway, next to the RSN studio
(207) 935-4079 or (603) 356-0764 or (603) 356-2787
www.mwvarts.org
Visit the website for a complete listing of classes and events, as well as scholarship applications.
Mondays, December 28 & January 11, 6-8pm - Life Drawing Sessions
There will be a short demonstration at the start of each session for those who've never been to a life drawing class. All are welcome. Second and fourth Mondays of the month.
Friday, January 1, 5:30-7:30pm - Artist of the Month Reception
Open to the public. First Friday of each month in the MWVAA office.

Remick Museum offers Holiday Luncheons, Sleigh Rides and Genealogy Workshops
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117
www.remickmuseum.org
Monday-Wednesday, December 28-30, 12noon-2:30pm - Holiday Luncheons & Sleigh Rides
Lunch, prepared and cooked from some of the Museum's delicious recipes, includes admission to the Remick Museum and Farm. Either before or after lunch, enjoy sleigh rides with the Remick Museum and Farm's own Belgian horses, Lady and Brandi. Rides are scheduled to begin at: 11:30am, 12noon, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm.
Monday, January 4, 1-3pm and Wednesday, January 6, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm - Genealogy Workshops
This program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books & software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. First Monday & Wednesday of each month.
Museum open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays

Register for Jeanne Limmer Dance Classes and Performances
Jeanne Limmer Dance Center at Eastern Slope Inn Plaza
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3422
For more information, contact [email protected]
Classes for pre-schoolers through adults - modern, movement exploration, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz & hip hop.
Monday & Wednesday, December 28 & 30, 9am-12noon & 2-5pm AND Tuesday, December 29, 12noon-3pm & 5-8pm - Moving to Your Edge: Expanding the Range of Possibility
A movement intensive workshop series with dance artist/improviser Katherine Ferrier. While designed to be taken as a series, single classes and drop-in attendance is possible. Some previous movement experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome. For more details and registrations, please contact Emily Anderson (603) 662-6515, [email protected].

Christmas Tea by the Fireplace
Monday, December 28, 2:30-3:30pm
Gibson Center
Main Street, North Conway Village (603) 356-3231
www.gibsoncenter.org

Mountain Top Music Programs, Performances & Classes
Monday-Friday, 12noon-7pm
111 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737
www.mountaintopmusic.org
New Hampshire photographer Kathleen Welker has 31 of her oil painted black and white photos featuring White Mountain scenes on display at Mountain Top Music Center, during business hours, until the end of the year.
Saturday, January 9, 10am - Mountain Top Music Center Storytelling Series #3
Wintry Tales & Songs with Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding.
Mondays, 4pm - Group Guitar for ages 6-9
Mondays, 4:45pm and Saturdays, 10:15am - Keyboard Kids for students ages 5-7
Mondays, 7pm - Beginning Orchestra for stringed and C-instrument wind players
Mondays, 7pm - Coached Chamber Ensemble
Ensembles perform at performance potlucks and other community events.
Tuesdays, January 5-February 9, 10am - Pre-School Music for children from ages 3 to 5
Tuesdays, 12:45pm - Instrument Exploration for 4-6-year olds
Tuesdays, 4:15pm - Strings After School for ages 6-9
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers (group class)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - Folk Band for Beginners
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - Old Time String Band
Learn to play traditional Appalachian, Celtic and New England contradance music
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - Pequawket Brass Ensemble
Trumpet, trombone, and other horn players polish classical and light jazz pieces for performance in community venues.
Thursdays, January 7-February 11, 9:30am - Music for Babies - free introductory class for birth-18 months
Thursdays, January 7-February 11, 10:15am - Music for Toddlers - Children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers
Thursdays, 6:30pm - Rock & Roll Jam Band
An opportunity for developing musicians to try playing with others. Sign up for the whole session or drop in for an evening.
Saturdays, 9:30am - Kid's Drums and Songs for students ages 5-8

Cook Memorial Library Programs & Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm & Saturday, 10am-4pm
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510
tamworthlibrary.org
The Library sponsored a Harvest-themed sketchbook month in October. The goal was to draw every day, gathering details from life, using any medium that fit into the book. The sketchbooks will be on display at the Library during December, and then returned.
Storytimes - On the first three Tuesdays of each month. Stories and Songs for toddlers at 10:30am and Stories and Songs for 3-5 year olds at 1pm.
History Room open Tuesdays, 2-5pm

Stone Mountain Arts Center Presents...
Doors open for dining at 6pm; show starts at 8pm
Stone Mountain Arts Center
Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Thursday, December 31, 6:30pm - Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys for New Year's Eve
Bring in the New Year with a Cajun Dance Party. Tickets available with a Big Table Dinner with seating offered on the Main Floor or intimate balcony seating OR just come for the dance.
Sunday, January 10 - Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Named after the FDR's 1939 New Deal initiative, and like that spirit of community, WPA is an expandable collective, with Luke Bulla, Sean Watkins and Glen Phillips at its core.

Eastman Performing Arts Center Presentations at Fryeburg Academy
Box Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy
745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME (207) 935-9232
www.fryeburgacademy.org
Exhibiting in the Gallery, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm (or by appointment), through February 12 - Atmosphere of 3: Challenging Contemporary Landscape
Friday, January 8, 7pm - Heather Masse Band CD Release Show
Fryeburg Academy's own Heather Masse is celebrating the release of her new CD, Bird Song.

Denmark Arts Center Events
Call for hours (to view exhibits)
50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village, Me. (207) 452-2412
www.denmarkarts.org
Saturday, January 9, 7pm - Open Mic
All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop
With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age.
Scheduled Individually - Guitar lessons are offered by artist-in-residence Wayne Peabody

Mountain Garden Club: Forcing Color & Winter Arrangements
Monday, January 11, 9:30am-12noon
Salyards Center For The Arts
Main Street, Conway
www.mountaingardenclub.org
Workshop with Debbie Kline, Owner of Orchid & Vine Floral Design

Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - Nature Nuts
Children and their parents/grandparents can join Tin Mountain teacher/naturalists on this seasonal exploration of the natural world. Enjoy a morning full of nature songs, crafts, hikes, and games based upon the theme of the day.
Upon request - Building Tours

Jackson Grammar School & Whitney Community Center Events
Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6861
www.jacksongrammar.org
Tuesdays, 5pm & 6pm and Fridays, 9am - Zumba Classes at the Whitney Center
A Latin-inspired dance fitness program, Zumba includes Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Belly-Dance, Samba, Tango and much more. For information call (978) 790-3375 or email [email protected].

Conway Historical Society Museum
By appointment
Eastman Lord House
Main Street, Conway Village (603) 447-5551
www.conwayhistory.org
Eastman Lord House is the circa 1818 residence of Conway mill owner William Kimball Eastman. Seventeen rooms are open to the public, furnished in periods from 1818 through 1945.
The Society presents a wide variety of monthly programs, held at the Salyards Center for the Arts beginning at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month (6pm for potluck suppers). All programs are open to the public.

Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-4pm
The Snowflake Inn Shops
Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-4300
www.whitemountainphoto.com
Fine-art landscape photography. Offering a large selection of unique photographs of the White Mountains and surrounding region. Also on display and for sale at White Mountain Artisans Gallery and Zeb's General Store, North Conway; League of NH Craftsmen, Littleton & Meredith; Flossie's General Store, Jackson Village.

Jackson Historical Society Museum
Fridays & Saturdays, 12noon-5pm
Jackson Historical Society White Mt Art Gallery & Museum
Route 16/16A, Jackson (603) 383-4060
www.jacksonnhhistory.org
Museum of 19th Century White Mountain Art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs (including a 4-1/2 foot wide panorama of Jackson), memorabilia and antique map collection depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. Free and open to the public. Be sure to visit the historical wayside signs along the west bank of the Wildcat River in Jackson.
Online White Mountain Painting Sale - Items including paintings, books and memorabilia listed on a continuing basis.

Madison Historical Society and Museum
By appointment
Madison Corner (intersection of Route 113 & East Madison Rd)
Madison (603) 367-9289 or (603) 367-8684
http://madisonhistorical.us/
Visit the complete restoration of the Town Pound, used by the town to corral wayfaring livestock; located at the top of Pound Road at Maple Street. The Society is selling copies of the book Visions from a White Mountain Palette, The Life and Times of Charles A. Hunt by Madison author Roy Bubb to benefit the Building Restoration Fund.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September.

Pottery & Crafts at The Artery
The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio in Timberland Plaza
1675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 356-7725 or (602) 452-8257 (cell)
www.arteryinc.com
Saturdays, 5-7pm - Children's Night Out
Reservations and payment must be made in advance. 5 years old and up.
Specials on Sundays & Tuesdays too.

MWV Children's Museum Activities & Events
Wednesday-Friday, 9am-3pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-2pm
Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum
2936 White Mt Highway, North Conway (603) 356-2992
www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org
Tour the space, the exhibits and all the museum has to offer. Leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge.

Bartlett Recreation Classes, Programs & Events
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-1952
www.bartlettnh.org/rec.html
Classes currently under way - check website for details. Anyone interested in offering a course for the next session can call Annette Libby, Director.
Monday-Friday, 3:30-5pm - Kids' Kaleidoscope
Crafts and fun for Kindergarten through fourth grade students.

Bartlett Historical Society Museum
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm (or by appointment)
Route 16 (just north of Heritage-NH ), Glen (603) 383-4110
www.bartletthistory.org
Bartlett Historical Society presents an evolving historical display relating to the villages of Bartlett: Glen, Lower Bartlett and Bartlett Village. The Society is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects, including "Life, Legends & Lore: Village Voices" and committees on genealogy, museum displays, cemeteries and railroads.

MWV Stompers Square Dance Club
Mondays, 7pm
Conway Elementary School
160 Main Street, Conway 447-5863 or (207) 647-9464
mwvstompers.squaredanceme.us/
Meets every Monday with expert caller and instructor Darrel Sprague. Refreshments served.

Open Mic for Music, Poetry and Storytelling
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Conway Cafe
32 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-6381
For more information, contact [email protected]
Open Mic followed by Open Jam. Electric and acoustic music, stories, poems, songs, great food and company, no alcohol (teens welcome).

Argentine Tango Dance Classes & Spanish Language Lessons
Sundays, 1pm & 2pm (beginners)
Christmas Farm Inn & Spa's Carriage House
Route 16B, Jackson
For more information, contact [email protected]
Argentinean native Isabel Costa teaches the Tango; all are welcome, no partner necessary. Isabel gives Spanish lessons, just prior to her Tango class, at the MET coffee shop in North Conway on Sundays. New people can join anytime.

White Mountain Folk Association hosts Contra Dance
Most Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm
Runnells Hall
Chocorua (603) 726-0063
www.mountaintopmusic.org
All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Call for more information and to confirm dates.

Programs & Events at the Rocks Estate
Open daily, year-round
The Rocks Estate
Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373
www.therocks.org
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing and snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park, Prospect Street in Bethlehem, is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites.
Wednesday-Sunday, December 26-March 31, 10am-9pm - Muddy Paw Dog Sled Rides
Tours involve interacting with the dogs and learning about a culture that most people never experience. The tours are as hands-on as the passengers wish. They even may drive the sled (at musher discretion, for dog and guest safety). For more information or to make reservations go to www.dogslednh.com.
Tuesday, January 12, 7-8pm - History of Dog Sledding in Coos County
The story of dog sledding as recreation and entertainment in Coos County is tied directly to the history of the mills, logging, and the forest industry during the first half of the 20th Century. Sally Manikian and Chase Tingle, mushers from Muddy Paw, will present this remarkable history of sled dogs in the North Country, with help from some of their furry four-legged friends, lots of pictures, and dog sledding gear.

The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-4pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm
28 Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005
www.lisbonartsgallery.com
Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont, operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council.
The Christmas Shoppe at the Lisbon Arts Gallery is now open. The selections include ornaments crafted specially for the season by the Gallery's talented artists. Gift certificates are available.
Sundays, December 27 & January 10, 1-4pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions
Come and learn from others, help someone out or just enjoy the craft. There is no charge or registration required; open to all skill levels. Second & fourth Sundays of each month. Contact Dori Hamilton for additional information at 838-5149.
To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at [email protected] or call (603) 838-6675 or stop by the gallery. Registration forms are on the gallery website, as well as at the gallery. Twenty-seven exhibiting artists are working hard to expand class offerings. Those with a particular interest or who would like to offer a class can contact the ARTS Gallery.

Free Cooking Class and Cheese Tastings
Hours: Daily, 8am-8pm (closed on Christmas Day)
Littleton Food Co-op
Corner of Cottage Street & Route 302, Littleton (603) 444-2800
www.littletoncoop.org
Wednesday, December 30, 5-6pm - Free Cooking Class
Local nutritionist Mary Choate and Co-op chefs, Mike & Allison, will teach participants how to make burritos for under $2 per serving. The class will cover the gamut, from shopping for local ingredients and cooking a delicious meal, to calorie counts and nutritional information.
Don't forget the Co-op's weekly cheese tastings offered each Thursday at 5pm.

Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Wednesday, December 30, 5-7pm
The Beal House Inn
2 West Main Street, Littleton
For more information, call Chad, LACC Executive Director, at (603) 444-6561
Beverages, appetizers & door prizes. Continue the holiday spirit with Business After Hours, hosted by Beal House Inn and Ammonoosuc Community Health Services. Listen to all the great news these two businesses have to share.

Live Music & Latin Dance Lessons
Cannon Mountain View Tavern
Route 18/Main Street, Franconia (800) 823-9577
www.cannonmtview.com/entertainment.html
Thursday, December 31 - New Year's Eve with Jay Psaros
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm - Tango & Salsa Lessons with Isabel
Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm - Acoustic Music with Matt Tellier
Fridays, 9pm - Live music

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events & Programs
Monday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am-4pm
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-8291
www.stjathenaeum.org
The Museum's exhibits and extensive Art Gallery, featuring primarily American & European artists from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, are open to the public. Handicap accessible.
Saturday, January 2, 12noon-4pm - Scrabble Club
Meets the first Saturday of the month
Monday, January 4, 6-8pm - Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group
Veteran and new writers invited. First and third Monday each month. Contact Bill and Sharon Biddle at 633-2617 or Jenny and John MacKenzie at 592-3138.

WREN Local Works & the Gallery at WREN
Daily, 10am-5pm
2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Register online or call for all classes and workshops.
Volunteers needed to teach Wings Workshops - The Wings program offers free monthly workshops for girls ages 8-13 in art, crafts, health, creative writing and esteem building activities. Anyone with a skill or talent or who would like to mentor girls can contact [email protected].
Exhibiting through January 4 - Small Works Show
Original pieces of art in any medium, featuring small, affordable work in a variety of media.
Friday, January 8, 5-7pm - Gallery Opening Artist Reception: A Postmodern Look at Nature, Women's Issues and Collaborations
Mixed media artwork by Laura Morrison & Gail Smuda. Meet the artists. Exhibit runs through February 1.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm - Katrine Barclay is offering Yoga in the Gallery at WREN. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, please contact Katrine directly at (603) 823-7741.

League of NH Craftsmen Gallery & Studio School Classes
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Gallery, 81 Main Street, Littleton
Littleton Studio School, 21 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099
www.nhcrafts.org/localsites/littleton/index.html
Craftsmen Gallery showcasing some of New Hampshire's finest craftsmen, working in jewelry, clay, glass, fibers, wood, metal, photography, baskets, printmaking and mixed media.
Register now for classes; contact [email protected]. The school is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
Wednesdays, January 6 & 13, 9:30-10:30am - Creativity Hour with Lauren Anderson
Parents and children (ages 3-5 years) will be guided through age-appropriate art.
Saturday, January 9, 9am-5pm - Stone Setting Tools, Tricks & Tips with Barbara Smith McLaughlin
Learn about the various stone settings tools, pushers, rockers & burnishers, as well as hammer setting techniques for various shaped stones. Snow date: Sunday, January 10.
Sunday, January 10, 10am-2pm - Make It Big With Intention with Lore Caldwell
Participants take home visual reminders of the intentions they have created in class, the achievements they want to bring to fruition, and the skills to continue to use this process in their lives. No experience necessary - all materials provided.
Tuesday, January 12, 3:30-5:30pm - Kids Creative Clay with Maria Neal
Each week brings a new technique & a new project while building on the skills from the previous project. Later classes will be devoted to learning about glazing & decorating the amazing works of art.
Wednesday, January 13, 1-4pm & 6-9pm AND Thursday, January 14, 6-9pm - Wheel Throwing in Clay with Alison Dodd or Stephanie Morris
Students learn everything, from how to center the clay to creating basic to complex forms.
Thursday, January 14, 6-9pm - Jewelry 1 with Jean Matray
Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing, fitting & texturing metal using stamps & hammers. Learn techniques for finishing metalwork, manually & using a flex shaft & apply these to specific jewelry projects. No experience necessary.
Mondays, 6-9pm and Saturdays, 9am-12noon - Open Studio time is available for pottery students registered for pottery classes and individuals who have demonstrated experience working with clay.
Wednesdays, 1-4pm (and by appointment) - Jewelry Open Studio is available for students to work on projects independently. A monitor will be available to oversee the studio & to answer questions. The pre-requisite is Jewelry I and at least one course of Guided Open Session.

Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center
Littleton Area Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp      www.aannh.org
Check website for full listing of activities.
Friday, January 8, 1-2 pm - Irish Music with Regina Delaney
The public is invited to enjoy an hour of Irish music, focusing on traditional songs and dance. There will be tunes, songs, and plenty of audience participation. This Arts Alliance presentation is free. Tuesday, January 12, 1-2 pm - Live Free and Eat Pie
Enjoy an hour of storytelling with Becky Rule. Stories will be of the old days, the Depression, how life used to be and still is in pockets of our state, with an emphasis on laughter. There is no charge for this Arts Alliance presentation, but registration is appreciated by calling the Senior Center.
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga
Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day

White Mountain School Cultural Events Series: Raku Firings
Saturday, January 9, 9am-1pm
Great Hall of the White Mountain School
371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem (603) 444-2928
www.whitemountain.org
The White Mountain School and the Littleton Studio School are offering raku firings at the White Mountain School, an opportunity for students and area potters to fire their pots in a the School's new raku kiln. Participants should bring bisque ware ready to be glazed, and a lunch. The fee includes glazing & firing. For more information, call Kate Renner at the White Mountain School.

Story as Legacy Workshop
Tuesday, January 12, 5:30-7pm
North Country Home Health and Hospice
536 Cottage Street, Littleton (603) 444-5317
www.aannh.org
Through the process of storytelling, Becky Rule suggests effective ways for caregivers to help their patients and loved ones, especially those at the end of life, tell stories of their lives, leading to beneficial outcomes for both. She'll give simple and effective ways to help preserve the stories (audio, video, text) to give to family or friends. Hospice volunteers, hospital & nursing home staff, home health care providers, family caregivers and interested community members are invited to attend. Scholarships available. Preregistration is appreciated; call Beth Edwards or Martha Reed.

Littleton Area Historical Society Research & Programs
Wednesdays, 10:30am-4pm (or by appointment)
Program at Littleton Community House
120 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-6435 or (603) 444-5816
www.golittleton.com/littleton_history.php
While the museum itself is closed, staff and volunteers are available at the office to assist in research and to answer questions. In addition, files of information and photographs are available, and people are encouraged to stop in and visit.
Wednesday, January 13, 7pm - Collectibles and Show & Tell with speaker Ray Hopkins All programs are free and open to everyone. Refreshments available following the program.

Irish Ceilidh Concert with Regina Delaney
Thursday, January 14, 6pm
Lafayette Regional School
149 Main Street, Franconia
www.aannh.org
Join Irish harper Regina Delaney and her harp students Donna Cerny and Deb Ronnquist; bring your own story, song or dance if you like. This evening of music and dancing is open to students, parents and members of the public. For times and details on Arts & Health for Seniors programs, and other upcoming events, check our website.

Neskaya - A Sacred Space for Movement
Sundays, 6-8pm; Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
Neskaya Movement Arts Center
1643 Profile Road, Route 18, Franconia (603) 823-5828
www.neskaya.com
Dances from around the world, done as celebration, prayer and meditation. All dances are taught, no partner needed. Check website for full schedule; call for Yoga & Tai Chi classes.
Thursday, January 14, 6:30-8:30pm - Women's Circle
Art, journaling, movement, sound, meditation and other modalities may be offered. All women are welcome. Second Thursday of every month.
Sundays, 6-8pm & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - World Dance/Sacred Circle Dance
Fridays, 5-6pm - Free Movement Dance
Stretch, breathe, create personal movements to music old & new.

Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
By appointment
Visitors Center
2182 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3330
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html
Displays of hotel china, silverware, glass and menus recall this grand era of history. See the fascinating stories of these hotels and the people who ran them. Memorabilia from Bethlehem's two Donald Ross-designed golf courses are also on display. Historical artifacts from the town's fire and police departments, Stonecrest Colony, The National Hay Fever Relief Association, Chase Tennis Camps, as well as many other items of local interest are available to see and enjoy.

Register Now for Fiddlesticks Art Studio Classes
Bethlehem (603) 444-6321
For more information, contact [email protected]
Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email for class schedule and to register.

Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits
Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4pm (and by special request)
Franconia Heritage Museum
553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000
www.franconiaheritage.org
The non profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Work continues on a scale model of the Brooks and Whitney Bobbin Mill. The Brooks family exhibit displays artifacts and items throughout the museum's 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings. Current exhibit: Franconia's Artistic Heritage and Legendary Skiers of the North Country.

Lisbon Area Historical Society
By appointment
Pickwick-Clough Room - Lisbon Public Library
45 School Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146 or (603) 838-2228
www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/lisbon.php
Lisbon Area Historical Society meets every other month downstairs in the Lisbon Public Library in the Pickwick-Clough Room. The public is welcome to attend meetings and visit the historical room, which houses a collection of artifacts, correspondence, photographs and genealogy from the early settlers to the present day.

Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Events & Classes
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Synagogue Library
39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem (603) 869-5465 or (603) 823-5537 or 823-7711
www.bethlehemsynagogue.org
Call, email or visit the website for detailed information on all events, classes and activities, which are all open to the public. Registration is required for classes.
Tuesdays, 9:30am - Quilting & Kabbalah
Tuesdays, 6pm - Learn to Read the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew
Wednesdays, 6pm - Walking with Justice
Justice in the Torah and classical Jewish texts

Littleton Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm
92 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5741
www.ncia.net/library/littleton/
Wednesdays, 9:30am - Toddlers Tales for children up to age 3
Thursdays, 9:30am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3, 4 & 5
Please call 24 hours in advance when bringing 6 or more children to either story time. No other preregistration is necessary.

Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and Presentations
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372
www.fairbanksmuseum.org
Visit a new exhibit of wildlife photographs by Roger Irwin, capturing the beautiful beasts that roam North Country forests and meadows. Free and open to all.

Abbie Greenleaf Library Programs & Events
Monday & Tuesday 2-6pm; Wednesday, 2-7pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2-5pm; Friday, 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
439 Main Street, Franconia (603) 823-8424
www.gofranconia.com/library.html
Thursdays, 10:30am - Toddler Time for children ages 1 to 3. Stories, rhymes, songs & puppets.

North-of-the-Notch Studio
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm and by chance or appointment
In the Tannery Marketplace
111 Saranac Street, Littleton (603) 444-6266
For more information, contact [email protected]
Located at the site of the old Saranac Glove Company and Tannery on the banks of the beautiful Ammonoosuc River; features paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (Abstractions from Nature) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland.

Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts
Monday-Friday, 1-6pm
Catamount Arts
139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600
www.catamountarts.com
Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening.
Nightly, 7pm (matinees too); Second show at 9pm on Saturdays - Film Series
Mondays 5-6:30pm - Afro-Caribbean Dance Class
With live drum accompaniment; no experience necessary. (802) 723-4014
Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm - Burlesque Fusion Belly Dance Class - Questions? [email protected]
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango"
No partner necessary. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details.

Happenings at the Bethlehem Public Library
Monday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Tuesday, 9:30am-1pm; Wednesday & Friday, 1-4:30pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-2409
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com
Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Sit 'N' Knit
Bring a knitting project to work on, ask other knitters for help, and share completed projects. All abilities are welcome. Free and open to the public.

Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities
Saturdays, 11am-6pm
Margret & H.A. Rey Center
Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 236-3308
www.thereycenter.org
Activities are a mixture of art and science, the physical and intellectual, for young and old. Check website for full listing of happenings, including winter snowshoe trips. Please preregister for events.
Artist Bernard K. Passman has designed a limited edition jewelry collection dedicated to everyone's favorite mischievous monkey - Curious George. These wearable art sculptures, made of black coral, are available to view and purchase on the website. Proceeds benefit the Rey Center.
On display in the Art Gallery - The Magic of Russian Decorative Arts
A unique exhibit showcasing Russian decorative painting and featuring the unveiling of 8 hand-painted Snow Maiden Fairy Tale panels designed by internationally-acclaimed decorative artist and teacher Tricia Joiner, owner of I Dream of Beading and Tricia's Legacy Designs.
Saturday, December 26, 7pm - The Decorative Arts & Artists of Russia: A Journey of Friendship and Understanding
A tour of Russian villages, each with its own artists and art form, by decorative artist, Tricia Joiner. Joiner will use personal stories and photographs of Russian villages and artists, as well as examples of the art itself, such as decorative trays and lacquered miniature paintings on papier-mache to illustrate the types and styles of Russian decorative art. Free and open to the public, for all ages.
Sunday, December 27, 6:30-8:30pm - Rey Center Solstice Bonfire
A celebration of the day that marks the return of the sun will feature a telling of a solstice legend, singing, and other solstice traditions. Hot cocoa and cider will be provided; desserts are potluck - please bring something to share. All ages welcome. Held at Corcoran's Pond Beach, Waterville Valley Town Square.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, December 29, 30 & 31, 11am & 4pm - Special Curious George Holiday Story Time & Craft
Following story time we will make Curious George-themed and seasonal crafts that children can take home. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, December 30, 7-8:30pm - Popcorn and PJs Movie Night
We're showing George's feature length film, the Curious George Movie. Kids can wear their PJs and get comfy. Popcorn will be served. Families with children ages 3+.
Thursday, December 31, 10-11am - Curious Tots: Fun with Snow
Children ages 2-5 will enjoy this fun program featuring hands-on activities, stories, songs and crafts celebrating snow. Dress to venture outdoors. Parent/guardian must attend.
Thursday, December 31, 2-3:30pm - Curious Kids: Animal Tracks in Snow
Join us for this outdoor exploration program for families with children ages 5+. We will identify animal tracks in the snow and enjoy winter stories, activities, games and crafts. Dress to venture outdoors.
Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio
Hear favorite Rey stories read out loud. All ages welcome. Admission is by donation.
Saturdays, 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group
An opportunity through this volunteer-led group to discuss poems, short stories and essays. Potluck wine and appetizer; please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance. For adults.

Giant Gingerbread House and Entertainment at Indian Head Resort's Thunderbird Lounge
Indian Head Resort
664 US Route 3, Lincoln (603) 745-8000 or (800) 343-8000
www.indianheadresort.com
Visitors to the Resort are greeted in the lobby by an 8 foot tall, homemade gingerbread house, on display into the new year.
Most entertainment starts at 7:30pm in the Thunderbird Lounge. Scheduled performers subject to change. Please call to confirm time and entertainment.
December 27-30 - Joe MacDonald

Family New Year's Eve Celebration and Winter Fireworks
Thursday, December 31
Waterville Valley Recreation Department
3 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695
www.watervillevalley.org
We will have a fun, active night for the kids playing gym games, creating kid friendly crafts, pi�atas, dancing, food & the New Year's Eve Count Down. Ages 4-6 from 5-7pm; ages 7-12 from 7:30-10pm. Preregistration with payment required. View fireworks over Corcoran's Pond from Town Square at 7:30pm. Sleigh rides available, by reservation at (603) 236-8175.
Saturdays through March 13, afternoon & evening - Sleigh Rides at Town Square
Call (603) 236‐8175 for reservations.
Saturdays, January 9-February 20, 7:30pm - Fireworks in Town Square

NCCA's Papermill Theatre offers Discounted Performance Pass
To purchase Flex Passes, contact the Business Office at (603) 745-6032
www.papermilltheatre.org
Take advantage of Papermill's Early Bird Special prior to January 15 for the deep discount off the regular ticket price. Flex Passes can be used for any 2010 Mainstage performance.

Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/
Thursdays, 1-1:30pm - Preschool Storytime
Stories, fun and social interaction for the kids and parents.
Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle - All levels welcome; instruction is available.

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment)
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm
The Museum reflects the everyday life of the past with photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, hotels and inns, and personal memorabilia from the 1890s to the present. Numerous photos and early maps are also on display at a "satellite" museum at the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site).

Live Entertainment at Truants Taverne
96 Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-2239
www.truantstaverne.com
Artworks by Sandra - Sandy creates beautiful covered bridges and wildlife scenes, with some images available on post cards and unique designer bags. All art displayed in the downstairs of Truants Taverne.
Friday nights feature one and two-person entertainment all winter long, and karaoke Sunday nights.

Nordic Skiing Exhibit
Daily, Memorial Day through end of March, 10am-5pm
New England Ski Museum, next to Cannon Mountain Tramway
Exit 34B off I93, Franconia (800) 639-4181
www.skimuseum.org
A new exhibit, Nordic Skiing from the Stone Age to Skating, details the long, rich history of Nordic skiing in its many forms, including its origins as a utilitarian mode of travel, its Norwegian development as cross-country skiing and ski jumping, its ascent to popularity in the 1970s, and the modern revival of interest in telemark skiing. The exhibit is on display in the Museum in Franconia Notch until the end of the 2010 ski season.
The Museum also maintains satellite exhibits at the Shops at Norcross Place in downtown North Conway and at Bretton Woods Mountain Resort.

Live Entertainment at Woodstock Station
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm
Woodstock Station
Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-3951
www.woodstockinnnh.com
Live performances throughout the year; Karaoke on Tuesday nights.

Mo The Clown Balloon Twisting Performance
Wednesdays, 5-8pm
Elvio's Pizzeria & Restaurant at Lincoln Square Outlet Mall
Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8817
www.MoTheClown.com
Join Mo the Clown for an evening of family fun and free balloon sculptures. To put those with clown fear at ease, Mo appears without clown shoes or make up, as Mo Fun.

Creation Station Paint-It-Yourself-Pottery Studio
Call for hours
Depot Plaza
Route 112/Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8205
Choose rough pottery to paint, glaze and kiln-fire to create finished pottery pieces.

Book Discussion Series: The Story of My Life
Friday, January 8, 6:30pm
Orford Free Library
2539 Route 25A, Orford (603) 353-9166
Growing Up by Russell Baker
This is the first in a four-part book discussion series titled The Story of My Life. "Growing Up" is Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir of his childhood in the mountains of Virginia between the world wars, his family's move to a New Jersey commuter town, and their life in the Depression-shadowed urban landscape of Baltimore. This month's discussion is led by Suzanne Brown, Dartmouth College. A NH Humanities Council program, this is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Susan Kling.

Order Tickets Now for Upcoming North Country Chorus Madrigal Dinner; Still Looking for Participants
Friday-Sunday, January 15-17, Friday & Saturday at 6:30pm, Sunday at 4:30pm
Monroe Town Hall, Monroe (802) 584-4194 (for information)
www.northcountrychorus.org
Robin Hood Remembered - Join Robin Hood in a 40th reunion. No longer outlaws but respectable lords and ladies, the Merry Men and their ladies have gathered in Sherwood Forest to celebrate their success and remember past adventures and romances.
Want to participate in this year's production? There are many roles, both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, for men and women of all ages.
A full course dinner is included. Sorry, no phone reservations. Tickets are now available and will be sold by advance sale only. Use printable order form available on website. Or send your name, address, phone number, email address, number of tickets requested, 1st and 2nd date preferences, a check or money order payable to North Country Chorus, and a stamped, self- addressed, business-sized envelope to: Marcia Bridge, PO Box 254, Groton, VT 05046.

Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits
Office Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 12noon-4pm (and by arrangement)
75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500
www.alumnihall.org
Friendly folks in a beautifully restored, fully accessible historic building offer local and regional recreational, heritage, cultural, travel and resource information for travelers, visitors, newcomers and residents. In addition to its selection of maps and brochures on hiking, biking, cultural events, and explorations along the Connecticut River, the Center displays large interpretive panels, sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission, with images and text related to the heritage, land and people of New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley. The Visitor Center also offers gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards & T-shirts.
Alumni Hall will be closed through January 18 (reopening January 19) for its year-end breather, inventories and preparations for the new year's programs. Its first program of 2010 will be January 23-24, with its annual Student Solo Recitals by many of the region's young musicians.

Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Horse Meadow Senior Center
91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill (603) 787- 2539
www.gcscc.org/horsemeadow.asp
The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs.
Mondays & Tuesdays, 1pm - Quilting
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11am - Crafts with Laurel
Thursdays, 12:30pm - Line Dancing
Fridays, 9am - Art Class

Scottish Country Dancing
Tuesdays, September-June, 7-9pm
Fairlee Town Hall
Route 5, Fairlee VT (802) 439-3459
www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html
It's not necessary to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy it. Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels, hornpipes and to the more elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, beginners are welcome. Young and old, singles and couples are all welcome. Sponsored by the Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

Joseph Patch Library Happenings
Monday, 10am-2pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-7pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
Joseph Patch Library
South Main Street, Warren (603) 764-9072
For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Mondays, 10am - Story Hour for Preschoolers
Wednesdays, 4pm - Knitting Group for Beginners and Experts
Lego Club for children one Saturday each month. Call library for date.

Happenings at D Acres Farm
D Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead
218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366
www.dacres.org
Thursday, December 31, 6pm - Full Moon Potluck, Open Mic
Join us in celebration as we ring in the New Year with good food, good friends, and great music.
Friday, January 1 - First Friday Pizza & a Movie
Wood-fired whole wheat pizza followed by a film to raise social and environmental consciousness. All you should eat pizza from 5:30-7pm. Films start at 7pm and are free.
Sunday, January 3, 10am-1pm - Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House
All-You-Can-Eat breakfast featuring pancakes made with local flour, NH maple syrup, local free-range eggs, D Acres meat, potatoes and greens, and fair-trade coffee from Plymouth. A yoga class is offered for kids from 10-10:45am and for adults from 11am-12noon, and Reiki Share at 1:30pm. Tour the working, organic farm at 1pm during the Open House. The tour includes a garden walk. First Sunday of each month.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Yoga with Sarah Hall

Cardigan Mountain Art Association
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Corner of Route 4 & Depot Street, Canaan (603) 523-7292
www.cardiganart.org
Non-profit organization promoting the arts in neighboring communities. Numerous artists on display.
CMAA presents a raffle of members' work at their gallery for the holiday season: a basket full of a variety of small works by many member artists. Proceeds to benefit CMAA education program.
CMAA's Holiday Show runs through the end of the year.
Post Holiday Sale - The whole month of January, CMAA member artists will be discounting their works at the gallery as part of the annual CMAA "studio sale" event.

Plymouth Regional Senior Center
Old Plymouth Railroad Depot
8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090
www.gcscc.org/plymouth.asp
Monday, January 4, 10:30am - Poetry Reading
Participants can bring their own poem or some of their favorites to share in an informal setting. First Monday of the month.
Wednesday, January 6, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class
First Wednesday each month
Mondays, 9am-12noon - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome, and should bring their own tools or come by and see what it's all about.
Mondays, 9:45-11am - Tai Chi and Dao Yin
Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:15am - Yoga
Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists
Wednesdays, 9am - Computer Classes
Thursdays, 9-11am - Crafters, Knitters, Crocheters, Cross Stitchers & Rug Hookers
New and experienced crafters welcome. Bring ideas and work to be completed. Materials will be provided. Those with available frames & hooks to loan should bring them.
Thursdays, 10:30am - Memoir Writing Workshop
Each year the goal has been to finish up with a small book utilizing the combined stories of all participants. All are welcome.
Thursdays, 1pm - Quilting Class
Fridays, 10:15am - Country Line Dancing
Join Joan Randlett, who will show some kick-up-your-heels moves. All ages are welcome.
Fridays, 11am - Genealogy

Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners & Live Music in the PUB
Thursdays, 6:30pm
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served.
December 24 & 31, Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve - no storytelling
January 7 - Rusty Locke, Meredith NH
January 14 - Lauretta Phillips, Andover NH

Plymouth Theater
Wednesday, December 23 - Dinner and a Movie: It's a Wonderful Life
Great for families - (no rating); buffet dinner at 5:30pm, movie begins at 7pm. AND Nationwide opening of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (rated PG) at 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Thursday, December 24 - Alvin (rated PG), 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm AND It's a Wonderful Life (no rating), 11:55am & 3:30pm
Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day) - Nationwide opening of Sherlock Holmes (rated PG-13), 6:45pm & 9:30pm AND Alvin (rated PG) - 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Saturday, December 26 through Saturday, January 2 - Sherlock Holmes (rated PG-13), 11:55am, 3:30pm, 6:45pm & 9:30pm AND Alvin (rated PG), 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Sunday, January 3 - Sherlock Holmes (rated PG-13), 11:55am, 3:30pm & 6:45pm (NO 9:30pm show) AND Alvin - 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm & 6:30pm (NO 8:30pm show)

Sustainable Time Management Retreat at Coppertoppe
January 8-10
Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center
8 Range Road, Hebron (603) 744-3636 or (866) 846-3636
www.coppertoppe.com
The retreat will offer participants a chance to 'reset' their time management clock, practicing new skills and gaining new insights to meet challenges with creativity, confidence and good cheer. Pam Kristan will use group experiences, writing, role-play and ritual to engage participants on a practical level and in their emotions, spirituality and creativity to cultivate a life grounded in reality and open to possibility. Call or email to register.

Wacky Songs That Made Us Laugh
Sunday, January 10, 2pm
Samuel H Wentworth Library
35 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6665
Songs with humorous lyrics have kept people laughing since Colonial times. Calvin Knickerbocker shares excerpts from hilarious songs that helped chart the evolution of musical humor from the 1920s to the 1980s. Selections poke fun at WW II enemies, diets, television, sex, Christmas, summer camp, religion, and many aspects of life. Laugh at wacky moments from the past and discover new ones. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marjorie Allen at (603) 253-4615.

White Mountain Study Group
Monday, January 11, 6-8:30pm
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
101 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth (603) 536-8908
www.starrkingfellowship.org
The group discusses many spiritual and esoteric subjects, followed by the featured speaker. Meets on the second Monday (usually) of every month. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Tom and Sandi Ruelke at (603) 444-5494 or [email protected]. Also, Suzanne Schwartz at (603) 726-3874 or [email protected].

The Shift to Inbound Marketing
Wednesday, January 13, 4-6pm
PSU Boyd Lecture Hall #144
Plymouth
www.watervillevalleyregion.com
Like it or not, Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, texting, etc.) is rapidly becoming the new form of network marketing, as it allows communicating at one's leisure rather than at a designated place and time. No longer seen as an option but a necessity, the NH Central Chambers of Commerce have put together an instructional forum with Guest Speaker Sean Bossie of iGroops Social Websites. RSVP required; please contact your local Chamber of Commerce, or call (603) 726-3804.

Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows
118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513
www.estellensmith.com
Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Ms. Smith also offers private art lessons.
Exhibit at Kevin's Caf� - Loons and More
Estelle's adult students will be exhibiting their Scratch Art Series. Open Thursday-Sunday, 9am-2pm and 5-8pm; Monday & Wednesday, 11am-2pm and 5-8pm

Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits
Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm & Wednesday, 10am-8pm (and by appointment; closed most PSU holidays)
Silver Center for the Arts: Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-6pm
Plymouth State University, Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2614
www.plymouth.edu/gallery/
A vibrant center of art, visual culture and new media. Exhibitions range from traditional shows to contemporary trends. All gallery events are free and open to the public.
Exhibiting through January 29 - Two Rivers Printmaking Studio Artists' Portfolio
The studio's 2008 Portfolio Show comprises works by 26 artist members, each of whom contributed prints or artist's proofs demonstrating a broad range of old and new printmaking techniques. Images of works in the show are online at www.tworiversprintmaking.com. At Lamson Library and Learning Commons on the PSU campus.

Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Daily, 10am-6pm
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
New location: 75 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2750
www.artisticroots.com
Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in its new Plymouth location for a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. Numerous classes available; check website for details. Materials and equipment are available for purchase, or students may bring their own. Preregistration is required. Visit the gallery or call to register or request a brochure and registration form.

Pease Public Library Programs & Events
Monday-Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm
1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616
www.peasepubliclibrary.org
Starting in January (please sign up your child in advance) - Story Times
Tuesdays, 10am - Toddlertimes (up to age 3)
Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 10am - Preschoolers (age 3-5 years)
Passes available to numerous museums & centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village and Currier Art Museum, among others.

Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Monday-Saturday, 10am-7pm, Sunday, 12noon-5pm
Surroundings Art Gallery
12 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888
www.surroundingsart.com
The Gallery specializes in original fine art in a variety of media (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc), along with folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects.

Sandwich Historical Society
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269
www.sandwichhistorical.org
The Sandwich Historical Society museums consist of the 1849 Elisha Marston House which displays antique furnishings, archives and a library, and the Quimby Barn Museum which features transportation and farm equipment. Self-guided and guided tours available.
Currently on exhibit - The History of the Sandwich Fairs

The Village Artists & Gallery
Daily 10am-6pm
51 Main Street, Ashland (603) 968-4445
www.villageartistsandgallery.org
A cooperative of 35 regional artists and artisans, featuring drawings, paintings and photographs, book arts, furniture, sculpture, ceramics and glass, wood, jewelry, fiber arts and more.

Veggie Art Girl Boutique
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm
Routes 175 & 3, Holderness
www.veggieartgirlboutique.com
A funky consignment art boutique, featuring unique arts, crafts and goodies, created by local New Hampshire artisans.

Holderness Free Library Programs & Events
Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday & Saturday, 8am-12noon; Wednesday, 9am-8pm; Friday, 9am-5pm
Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066
www.holdernesslibrary.org
Saturdays, 11am-12noon - Knit & Stitch
A relaxed program to visit and work on individual projects such as knitting, needlepoint, crochet, rug hooking, etc. All are welcome.
Sign up for computer classes, too.

Gallery at Red Gate Farm
Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
188 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4404
www.galleryatredgatefarm.com
Art and fine crafts from local, regional and nationally recognized artists and crafters. Also, a complete selection of quilts.

Hundelrut Studio Gallery & Shop
Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm
10 Hawthorne Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4396
www.hundelrutstudio.com/headlines.php
Offering a wide variety of greeting and note cards, stationery, silk-screened shirts and canvas bags, posters, bookmarks, original drawings and paintings, painted boxes, curious papier-m�ch� sculptures by Donald Hundgen, and Sarah Hundgen's pottery. Take Broadway Street at the flashing light on Highland Street, the big grey house of the middle of the block.

Holderness Historical Society
Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (or by appointment)
Holderness Historical Society Museum
Route 3, Curry Place, Holderness (603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898
www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/holderness.php
Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm.

White Mountain Toastmasters Club
Most Wednesdays, 7pm
Common Man Inn
Plymouth (603) 744-5036
www.toastmasters.org
Toastmasters International is a non-profit, educational organization that empowers people to develop their personal and public speaking skills in a warm, supportive and fun setting. Guests are welcome to attend meetings on the second, third and fourth Wednesday evenings each month, unless otherwise posted.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

phone: 323-7302 email: [email protected] web: www.aannh.org



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