ArtsNorth Calendar
Winter - Issue 87
February 18-March 24, 2010
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Northern Forest Tourism Network Gathering: On Thursday, March 11, from 10am to 3pm, tourism practitioners -- business operators, regional organizations, cultural presenters and state officials -- are invited to St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to discuss the benefits of regional tourism efforts. To register,contact Kate Williams of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail at (802) 496-2285.

Young Writers Conference: Students ages 14+ who are interested in writing -- and their teachers -- can register now for the 15th annual New Hampshire Young Writers Conference on March 13 at New England College, Henniker. Keynote speaker is Archer Mayor, bestselling author of the Joe Gunther mystery series. For teachers, internationally renowned writing instructor Barry Lane will share tricks of the trade. For more information go to www.nhwritersproject.org.

Play Is the Thing: Save the date for the 9th Annual Widening the Circle Conference for teaching artists. Play Is the Thing: The Serious Work of Play will take place June 11, 2010, at the New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT. The conference is presented by the New England Consortium of Artist-Educator Professionals, for which the Alliance is proud to act as coordinating partner.

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The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering March 25-April 28, is March 16.
Great opportunity to exhibit in the Upper Valley: Northern New Hampshire artists are invited to submit work by March 1 to be considered for a juried show in the AVA Gallery library in Lebanon this April. "Northern Lights: Variations on a Theme" is being developed in conjunction with two spring concerts by Camerata New England (the North Country concert will be held Saturday, April 24, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook, in partnership with the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts). Following the exhibit, the artwork will be on display in the North Country. The exhibit is a collaboration of the AVA Gallery, the Old Mill Studio in Whitefield, and the Arts Alliance, in conjunction with Camerata New England. For submission guidelines click here.

Mexican culture residency includes March 18 concert: The Arts Alliance invites schools and community organizations who would like to host a program with the multi-talented Mexican singer/dancer and cultural ambassador Veronica Robles to contact us at 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org. Veronica will be presenting performances and workshops all around the region during a five-day residency (March 15-19), funded in part by the New England Foundation for the Arts through its New England States Touring program and by the New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation. The culminating event will be a family concert for which Veronica will be joined by three mariachi musicians, on Thursday, March 18, at 7pm in the Lancaster Town Hall.

"Igniting the Spark" conference on creativity and youth March 17: Are you a youth worker, human service provider, volunteer, parent, preventionist, educator, mentor or someone interested in youth development and youth programs? The Arts Alliance is partnering with the North Country Health Consortium to present "Igniting the Spark: Integrating Creativity and the Arts into Youth Programming," a conference at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield on March 17 from 8am to 4:30pm. Hands-on workshops will spark your creative juices and give you tools to integrate creative activities into your work with youth. The fee, which includes lunch, is $35. Download a registration form on our home page. For more information, call Kate McCosham at 837-2643, ext. 231.

View a slideshow from our BYOP: Our Annual Meeting and BYOP --- Bring Your Own Poetry, Painting, Performance, Presentation and Pot Luck --- drew close to 50 people for a wonderful evening of food and presentations. Click on the BYOP Fun button on the left-hand side of our home page to see some of those who participated.

Connections and Opportunities: Check out the newest feature on our home page, an interactive site where you can find -- and post -- information about workshops, classes, meetings, conferences, employment opportunities, grant and funding announcements, exhibit and performance opportunities, and other arts- and culture-related resources. You can access the site from our home page -- click on the light bulb -- or click here to go directly to Connections and Opportunities.
Connecticut River Artisans Group
Various locations
(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.
Brenda Kenney is February's artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH), featuring paintings of northern NH's serene lakes, majestic mountains, quaint old barns and florals (www.brendakenney.com bkenney@ncia.net). Joann Boydston is February's artist of the month at the Coos County Nursing Hospital (CCNH). Starting in March (with "Small Works"), CRAG members will be at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month.
Thursday, February 18, 4pm - CRAG Meeting
Agenda items include the budget, workshops and gallery at Fiddleheads. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month at the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, VT. Various workshops offered every month - check website or call for details.

GNWCA presents Winter Warmers Concert Series
Wednesdays, February 24 and March 10 & 17, 7pm
Colebrook Country Club
Route 26, Colebrook (603) 246-8998 or (603) 237-5500
www.gnwca.org
The Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents Winter Warmers concerts, featuring everything from folk and Celtic to jazz and more. Concerts in the popular series include An Evening with George Jacques on February 24; The Folk Tree on March 10; and Celtic Connection featuring Isley Mist Ceili on March 17.
The Coffehouse Improv will include light refreshments. The musicians have donated their performances and the Country Club has donated use of the facility and the refreshments. Proceeds go towards the promotion of the arts in the area. Tickets are available in advance at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, or at the door the evening of the concert. For more information, call GNWCA Programs Chair Linda Lipkin at (603) 538-6852.

Colebrook Public Library
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 2-5:30pm; Wednesday/Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon
126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808
www.colebrook-nh.com
Thursday, March 11, 6:30pm - Book Discussion Group
The discussion, held the second Thursday of each month, is free and open to all that have read the book. Books are available at the library.
Wednesdays, through May 12, 10am - Story Hour
Every third Wednesday Miss Bobie will be returning with music, movement and tons of fun.
Thursdays, 6pm - Movie Night

Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302
www.fiddleheadsusa.com
Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums.

Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display
Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am
Errol Town Hall (third floor)
33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman)
www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php
The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area.
The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round); open to the public.

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.
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.

Colebrook Area Historical Society Displays & Programs
Saturdays, July & August, 10am-2pm or by appointment
2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall
17 Bridge Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4470
www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1163609
Maps, photographs, manuscripts, court records, business & organizational records, and local history items. Approximately 15,000 artifacts including fine arts, folk arts, costuming, textiles, household goods and more. Handicap accessible. Biannual newsletter.
Programs are offered on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm from May to September.

Cohos Historical Society Marion Blodgett Museum & Programs
Hours by appointment
Marion Blodgett Museum
Corner of Bog & Hollow Road, Stratford Hollow (603) 922-8337
www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org
Meetings held every third Wednesday at 7pm (summer - during Daylight Savings Time) or 6pm (winter - off DST). Held at Fuller Town Hall, on Route 3 at the flashing yellow light, in the winter.
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
Wednesday, February 17, 12noon - Brown Bag Book Discussion Group
Discuss a book and make new friends. Third Wednesday of each month.
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

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
Thursday, February 18 and Saturday, March 13, 4:30pm - Kids Alpine Club
Simon Brooks, storyteller will be performing (free) for Apes Ski at Bretton Woods. For more information, (603) 278-8909
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! - Have an idea? Perhaps a custom class can be designed. Check website for a list of suggestions.
For Teens and Adults:
Thursdays, February 18 & 25, 9am-12noon OR Saturdays, February 20 & 27, 12noon-3pm - Intermediate Stained Glass
Introduction to tools and techniques as you make your choice of projects.
Thursday, February 18 OR Saturday, March 13, 1-4pm - Sewing Skills 101: Pillow Case
This series of three projects will introduce or review basic skills of machine sewing. They may be taken individually, but the first is required as it will go over how the sewing machine works and what you need to know about needles, threads and stabilizers.
Tuesday, February 23, 9:30am-12:30pm - Four Harness Weaving: Plain & Twill Table Runner
An introduction or review to the four harness floor loom, this series (by project) will cover plain, twill and pattern weaving in cotton and other yarns. Some knowledge is desirable but not required. Studio time is required to weave in between lessons.
Wednesdays, February 24 and March 3 & 10, 3:30-6:30pm - "Matty Moose" Table Runner
Invite a moose to dinner. This tablerunner is perfect in batiks, so cute with just the right print!
Monday, March 1, 6-8pm - Watercolor Journaling
Ever wanted to keep a journal? This technique blends color, images and words to explore one's creative, intuitive self. No experience necessary - participants will be led through this fun and easy process.
Thursday, March 4, 10am-5pm - Quilter's Academy
A skill-building course to master the process of quilting, including accurate cutting and piecing, pressing for success, creating an efficient sewing space, collecting fabric, drafting and laying out quilts, and preparing a quilt for finishing. Demonstrations, instruction by the teacher, class discussion, work in the classroom, as well as homework (most of sewing to be done at home) to build four small quilt tops. For beginners through experienced quilters; homework required.
Saturdays, March 6, 13 & 20, 11am-1pm - I Can't Believe I'm Quilting
In this introduction series, complete a couple of small projects and learn the steps of making a quilt affordably. *For those who don't have a machine, talk to Beth.
Tuesdays, March 9, 16 & 23, 9:30am-12:30pm - Four Harness Weaving: Patterned Table Runner
An introduction or review to the four harness floor loom, this series (by project) will cover plain, twill and pattern weaving in cotton and other yarns. Some knowledge is desirable but not required. Studio time is required to weave in between lessons.
Wednesday, March 10, 10am-4pm - Machine Quilting Basics
Learn the basic free-motion skills of stippling, meandering and echoing on a regular machine by adding walking and darning feet. Easy to learn; pre-work required.
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30pm - Block of the Month Quilt
Piece and/or applique a different block for nine different months. Use the tenth month to put it together. Lots of techniques covered; homework required. Second Wednesdays, February-November.
Wednesday, March 17, 1-4pm - Windmill Table Topper
Marti Michell's easy templates make this block go together! Perfect as a table topper or small wallhanging.
Thursdays, by appointment, 6-8pm - Knitting & Crochet
Call if Interested - Drawing and Soft Pastel Landscape Painting
Instruction available by appointment - Beginner Basket, Necktie Chair Weaving and Chair Caning
Open Pottery Studio - Once familiar with class routines, interested individuals are welcome to use the equipment.
For Children:
Fridays, February 19, March 5, 12 & 19, 10-11:30am - Art Play Group
Story, songs, art exploration, socialization for preschoolers and a parent.
Fridays, February 19, March 5, 12 & 19 (tentative), 3:30-5pm - Youth Art
Review & expand beginner skills, learn to really look and then draw/paint/sculpt what you see. For 10 years through teens.

North Country Poetry Workshop
Tuesdays, February 23 and March 9 & 23, 6pm
For more information, contact skylake5@myfairpoint.net
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.

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.
Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x 8119
www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/
Wednesdays, 6pm - International Dinner Series
The family style dinner features four courses of international cuisine. Guests may BYOB. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers and travelers.
February 17 - Josephine Doody, Bootleg Lady of Glacier Park
AMC Volunteer Sha Riordan specializes in writing and performing one-woman plays based on the lives of extraordinary ordinary women who pioneered the country's mountain wilderness. Riordan will take us to the Montana frontier as she presents the true story of Josephine Doody, an adventuress from the 1800s
February 24 - A Fire in My Heart: A Storyteller's Journey Among the Kurds
Storyteller Diane Edgecomb charts her years collecting the vanishing folkloric tales of the Kurdish people in the remote mountain villages in Turkey, places usually forbidden to outsiders. Edgecomb will share legends from her new book that reveal the folkloric riches of this ancient Middle Eastern culture along with anecdotes of her travels up sheer mountain roads to record the last Kurdish storytellers. Cuisine of Turkey
March 3 - Waterways of Russia with Theo & Melanie Stibbons - Cuisine of Russia
March 10 - Two weeks among the Incas in Peru, Inca Trail to Lake Titicaca with Marianne Page Cuisine of Peru
March 17 - Ireland: The countryside as seen from the saddle of a bicycle with Larry Spencer - Cuisine of Ireland
March 24 - Morocco: A Trek across the Anti-Atlas Mountains with Larry Garland - Cuisine of Morocco
Thursday, February 18 - Family Dance with Redwing
Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding will be teaching the sort of simple dancing and singing games that people have been passing along for centuries. Contra dances, circle dances, square dances, we'll do some of everything. For hundreds of years contra dancing has been a New England tradition. The family dance is geared for a combination of ages and generations all swirled in together.
Friday, February 19 - Dr. Quackenbush Skis the Headwall
A silent comedy set to a vintage musical score, filmed in 1942 by Sidney Shurcliff and re-released by the New England Ski Museum. The film features Dr. Quackenbush, an African explorer as he travels to ski the Eastern slopes of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Follow Dr. Quackenbush as he learns to ski, invents a useless pair of safety bindings, sneeks into a race down Cranmore and finally attempts the headwall of Tuckerman Ravine.
Saturday, February 20 - Skiing to the North and South Poles
Lei Wang is an American citizen born in China's Jiang Su province. She is currently training for a 2010 expedition to Mt. Everest. This presentation is based on Lei's adventures skiing to the North and South Pole, including educational information about the polar regions, history, environmental changes, and live footage from her expeditions.
Saturday, February 27 - Seasons of the White Mountains
Take a visual journey along trails, brooks and beautiful vistas of the White Mountains through each season of the year. Join Dave Smith for "History of the White Mountain," chronicling three popular historical stories: The legend of Mt Chocorua, Darby Field and the Willey Family, as well as other historical events that took place in the time of the early settlers in New Hampshire.
All programs are free and open to the public. Call for reservations for dinner before Wednesday evening programs. Schedule is subject to change.

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. Season Tickets to all 2010 performances are available.
Sunday, February 21, 2pm - NoteAble Decades
New Hampshire's favorite party band take you back in time with some of the best songs and music of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. This versatile band features a sizzling mix of bass, guitar, keyboard, percussion and a dynamic vocal trio who enjoy singing the songs we all knew and loved.
Upcoming shows include Mountain Springs Celtic Music on March 7, Brass Venture on March 21, and the St. Patrick's Day Dinner Celebration on March 12 at the Town & Country Inn, Shelburne.

Pushing Pen Authors Group
Saturday, February 20, 10am-12noon
White Mountains Community College, Room 137
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (603) 723-4451 or (603) 752-2062
For more information, contact Irene Gallant at egallant@ne.rr.com
Anyone interested in writing welcome to attend. Meets on the third Saturday of each month except July, August and December (usually).

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/
Saturday, February 20 - White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Grand Opening
We'll have a variety of local authors, starting in the late afternoon and running through to closing. There'll be live music from 7-9pm.
Saturdays, February 27 & March 6, 7pm - Java and Jazz with Calico Slim
First and last Saturday of each month

Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings
Monday, March 1, 7pm and Saturday, March 6, 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
Wednesdays & Thursdays - Randolph Opera Series: Lesser Luminaries
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 jcmalick@ne.rr.com for further information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph Library.
March 10 & 11 - Handel's Giulio Cesare
March 24 & 25 - Britten's The Turn of the Screw, Poulenc's La Voix humaine and Martinu's Ariane
March 13 - Sledding and Bonfire - Call Sarah Clemett, (603) 723-3222

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 Debora.Coolidge@use.salvationarmy.org for schedule & details.
Musical arts, including drama, singing company, sacred dance and timbrels for all ages.

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. Anyone who would like to volunteer for any of the events listed below or future events can call Carrie or email carrie@believeinbooks.org.
Trails in the Wood - 7K of groomed ski and showshoe trails are open daily, 9am-4pm.
Wednesday-Friday, February 17-19, 4-5pm - Apres Ski Series
February 17 - Music Exploration with Sharon Novak
February 18 - Family Music Show with Red Gallagher
February 19 - Fiddle & Music Exploration with Ellen Carlson
Friday, February 19, 7:30pm - Concert: Toughcats
Two 45 minute sets of Bluegrass Indie Rock with a 15 minute intermission.
Saturday, February 20, 7:30pm - Concert: Mango Groove
Two sets of Steel Drum music with audience participation in games.
Saturdays - Family Fun Days
Outdoor activities at 10:30am and indoor entertainment from 12noon-1pm

Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
Exhibiting through mid-March - Artist of the Month: Marguerite S. Witkop
Witkop's paintings and art cards are on sale; a percentage of the proceeds will benefit TMCC.
Wednesday-Friday, February 17-19, 9am-3pm - Winter Vacation Camp
Dress warm, bring a lunch. Cocoa and snowshoes provided. Call to register your child.
February 17 - Winter Wildlife, for grades 2-3
Strap on your snowshoes in search of signs of winter wildlife written in the snow. Games and a craft round out the day.
February 18 - Winter Art, for grades 4-6
Snow sculptures, winter painting, and felted animals are a few of the projects participants will undertake to explore the world of winter through art. Wear warm clothing that can get a little messy.
February 19 - Winter Survival, for grades 5-6
Learn the basics of staying warm in winter: light a fire, build a snow shelter, or boil water for cooking to survive the winter cold.
Saturday, February 20, 7:30am - Winter Birds of Plum Island
Snowy owls, snow buntings, rough-legged hawks and harriers are some of the birds to spot at this renowned birding spot. Call for reservations.
Saturday, February 20 - Conway Contra Dance and Family Dance Fun
6:30-7:30 - Easy dance for the whole family. Taught with music by Red Wing: Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding.
7:30-10:30 Contra Dance - Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Byron Ricker is calling the dance with music by Seth Austen and the Mountain Top String Band. Third Saturday each month. Contact Dexter at (603) 383-8946.
Friday, February 26, 7pm - Eyes on Owls
The ever popular Mark and Marsha Wilson of Eyes on Owls will bring six live owls for this interactive program looking at the features that make owls unique. Call for reservations.
Thursday, March 4, 7pm - Hummingbirds of North America
Join photographers Kathy and Ed Bergeron on this photographic journey of hummingbirds of the southwest. Photos were taken on trips to Arizona, British Columbia, and the MW Valley featuring over fifteen species of hummingbirds.
Saturday, March 6, 8am - Snowshoe Adventure in Kilkenny
Explore the mysteries of winter in the remote Kilkenny region of the White Mtn. National Forest. Dress warm, bring a lunch and snowshoes (or borrow the center's). Call for reservations. Meet at Grant's Supermarket, Glen.
Tuesdays, March 9 & 23, 6pm - Workshop: "Cheep" Entertainment... Birding by Ear
Taught by naturalist Chris Lewey, of RAVEN Interpretive Programs, this workshop will focus on the most common songsters and teach techniques for recognizing/remembering their songs, as well as look into some of the behavior surrounding birdsong and the biology behind it. For beginners and experienced birders, this program is timed to get everyone working on birdsong before the return of native migrants. Call to register.
Thursday, March 11, 12noon-1pm - Eco-Forum: Local, Organic Foods
Joshua Trought, of D Acres Organic Farm and Educational Homestead, will discuss the benefits of local, organic foods afforded to farms and the community.
Thursday, March 11, 7pm - Natural History of the Goshawk
U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Biologist Chris Costello from the Bartlett Experimental Forest provide insight into the life of the northern goshawk, a large forest raptor.
Saturday, March 20, 10am-12noon - Felted Animals
Theresa Beckett will help participants create an array of felted spring animals: felted sheep, bunnies, and bears. For adults and children ages 9 and above.
Thursday, March 25, 7pm - Ephemeral Flowers of Spring
Join education director Lori Jean Kinsey on a pictorial journey of early spring wildflowers.
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

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
Wednesday, February 17, 4:30pm - Friends of the Conway Public Library Meeting
Public is welcome to attend
Thursday, February 18, 7pm - Readers and writers of mysteries are invitedto the 2nd in a series of 3 workshops called Who Dun It? This session is facilitated by author Kate Flora. Get tips from a published author with plenty of time for questions. Free and open to all.
Friday, February 19 & Monday, February 22, 10:30am - Developmental Playgroup
Northern Human Services provides a childcare professional to lead guided activities that encourage physical and mental skills that are age appropriate. Free and open to the public. Monday, February 22, 10:15am - The Library's Morning Book Group gathers to discuss Christine Falls by Benjamin Black. All welcome.
Monday, February 22, 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, February 24, 7pm - The Friends of the Conway Public Library invite the public to a free program called Cows and Communities: How the Lowly Bovine Has Nurtured NH Through Four Centuries; presented by the NH Humanities Council's Steve Taylor. Learn how the lowly bovine has influenced New Hampshire history and where are they now. Thanks to a grant from the NH Humanities Council, and co-hosted by the Carroll County Conservation District.
Monday, March 1, 6:30pm - Gardening Workshop Series: Companion Planting
with Marletta Maduskie, The Mad Planter. All gardening workshops are free and open to the public.
Monday, March 8, 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.
Tuesday-Thursday, through March 11, 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.

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
Wednesday, February 17 - Special Storytime: Police Department
After some special stories about police and how they serve the community, one of the town's officers will talk about their job. The first 9 children will receive a special take-home prize.
Thursday, February 25, 3:15pm - Bookworms from Space discusses Mean Margaret by Tor Seidler
Book group for grades 4-6. Books are available at the library. Fourth Thursday of each month (usually). Free and no registration is required. Parents please take notice of the sign up sheet for snacks on the circulation desk.
Tuesday, March 9, 5pm - The Big Read: To Kill A Mockingbird
Jackson is taking part in a state-wide community read. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. Schools, libraries and book stores are taking part all over New Hampshire. We have several copies of the book for folks to borrow. Please join in reading and discussing this classic American novel.
Tuesday, March 16, 6:30pm - Teen Reading Group meets the third Tuesday each month (usually). Free and open to all teen readers in grades 7 and up. Copies of the book available at the Library. Refreshments served.
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Story Times - Stories, songs and a craft
New Hampshire Downloadable Audiobooks and Talking Book programs available. Free internet and wireless access.

Jackson Grammar School & Whitney Community Center Events
Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6861
www.jacksongrammar.org
The community center offers many options and spaces for public use. There is a large, Main Hall with a stage and seating up to 250. The bright Art Room with working height tables accommodates about 15 people. A small conference room, with a table and chairs, is available for up to 8 people. Detailed information and availability can be found on the School's website.
Thursday, February 18, 3:45-6pm - Family Movie at the Whitney: Swiss Family Robinson
Popcorn and candy will be served. Bring a cozy mat and a water bottle! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Monday, March 8, 6:30pm - PTO Book Group Set
Discussing The Self Esteem Trap by Polly Young-Eisendrath at the school. Books available at the Jackson Library.
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 dottiaiello@aol.com.

M&D Productions presents One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 7:30pm
Your Theatre
1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 662-7591
www.yourtheatre.com
Boisterous, ribald, and ultimately shattering, this is the unforgettable story of a mental ward and its inhabitants. Doors open at 7pm.
NOTE: All show dates are tentative and pending rights approval. Please call the box office to verify actual show dates and times.

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, February 18 - Pizza and a Picture Show: The Princess Bride
Ticket includes a gourmet pizza and salad buffet
Saturday, February 20 - Recession Session
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines are rousing interpreters of country blues, the original acoustic style that gave birth to electric blues, R&B and rock. While their guitar, harmonica, and vocals are roiling, muscular and masterful, their shows are down home-friendly and fun-loving.
Thursday, February 25 - David Bromberg Quartet
An eclectic style of hillbilly jazz. playing bluegrass, blues, folk, country and western, and rock & roll equally well.
Saturday, February 27 - Mindy Smith
She has been compared to the likes of Guilian Welch and Patty Griffin.
Saturday, March 6 - Stone Mountain LIVE featuring guest Rockabilly guitarist Bill Kirchen
And of course Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys fronted by guitarists Duke Levine & Kevin Barry. Solo performances AND collaboration with all these talented musicians.
Wednesday, March 10 - Altan - Celebrates 25 Years Together
Arguably Ireland's biggest name in traditional music, the Boston Globe has described them as "The hottest group in the Celtic realm!"
Saturday, March 13 - Carolina Chocolate Drops
Think of traditional African-American music, and the genres that come to mind are gospel, blues and jazz; few people think of old-time string band music. But the antebellum combination of banjo and fiddle used to be a tradition in most black rural communities in the South.
Tuesdays, March 16 & 23 - Rooster Review
A daytime performance for those who can't make it out here at night, the Rooster Revue is a great little variety show that showcases some of New England's greatest entertainment treasures! Includes a full course luncheon for a day trip you won't soon forget.
Friday, March 19 - Orchestra Morphine featuring Billy Conway, Dana Colley and Friends
Original members Billy Conway and Dana Colley have put together a nine piece "orchestra" from Mark's musical past to perform those songs and pay tribute to this great musician and the amazing music that he left us with.
Saturday, March 20 - Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
For more than 2 decades Grammy award winning artist Terrance Simien, 8th generation Louisiana Creole has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous Creole Zydeco music is and is not.

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.
Sunday, February 21, 1:30pm - Boston String Quartet
Having made its professional debut at Carnegie Hall, the quartet performs its own arrangements of classical chamber music, rock, jazz, world music and more. At intermission there will be an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists at a reception with refreshments hosted by the ACT board. Held at Saint Andrew's Church in Tamworth.
Friday, March 19, 7:30pm - Linda Waterfall with Peg Loughran & friends
Folk and new acoustic with layers and layers of harmony. Held at Tamworth Congregational Church
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm - White Mountain Boys
A heel-kicking time in the heart of mud season! Held at The Brass Heart Inn in Chocorua.

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
Peg Scully is the Featured Artist for February, who will show portraits done over the past 15 years of people in Freedom.
Sundays, 4pm - Freedom Flicks (free admission)
February 21 - After the Wedding
A multimillionaire offers to save an orphanage, but are the contingencies too great?
February 28 - Rabbit-Proof Fence
A terrible chapter in Australian history required half-caste aboriginal children to be taken from their homes by the government and relocated to be taught in the white man's ways.
March 14 - Autumn Spring
It's the story of a man's attempt to remain young and vibrant despite his advancing age.
Monday, February 22, 10:30am - Freedom Book Club
Copies of the book are available at the library. The Book Club is open to any interested readers and meets on the last Monday of most months.
Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Storytime
Stories, a craft, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play and songs. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited.
Family passes available to the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, and The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. Call to reserve.

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.
Exhibiting through February 25 - Winter Interlude
Featuring the work of 15 MWVAA juried member artists in a range of two-dimensional media, such as watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel, with 28 pieces being shown. Visit the website for a full list of exhibiting artists. In addition to regular hours, also exhibiting Saturday, February 20, 10am-4pm.
Wednesdays, through March 3 (no class February 17), 10am-12noon - Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner II
This course is designed for students who have completed "Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner," or have some experience using watercolor. Utilizing the watercolor techniques and painting principles learned in Beginner I, the class will follow the instructor in completing a still life painting from an actual display, and landscape paintings from photographs.
Wednesdays, through March 3 (no class February 17), 3-5pm - Oil Painting Basics
Whether one needs to refresh their oil painting skills or continue their development as a painter, this class will provide the opportunity to continue to work on mastering some of the core concepts of oil painting. Through a series of weekly exercises, students will explore in-depth the principles of value, atmospheric interpretation in landscapes, reflective color as well as the mixing and toning of color. An in-class still life will be completed. Some experience painting with oils is necessary.
Mondays, February 22 and March 8 & 22, 6-8pm - Life Drawing Sessions
For those who've never been to a life drawing class, there will be a short demonstration at the start of each session. All are welcome. Second and fourth Mondays of the month.
Saturday, February 27, 1-3:30pm - Felted Birds
Diane Cook Johnson offers a needle felting workshop. Needle felting is much like painting and sculpting with wool, or like sewing an appliqué without thread. Participants will use felting tools & colored wools and go home with a finished sitting bird, and additional supplies in order to continue needle felting. The workshop is for adults and children, ages 12 and up.
Tuesdays, through March 9 and Saturday, March 6, 9am-2pm, 6-8:30pm - Intermediate Digital Photography
For intermediate to advanced level digital photographers who understand their camera and are ready to take the next step in creating better digital photos. Topics to be covered include: digital downloading, file management and basic editing; using camera in manual mode; exposure; lighting for portraiture, sports and the outdoor use of flash for fill light to enhance shadows; cover color, quality, quantity and direction of light. Emphasis is on good composition and the difference between a record picture and a composition displaying the photographer's thoughtful and artistic message. One Saturday photo shoot and weekly critique. Not appropriate for point and shoot cameras.
Thursdays, through March 4, 6-8pm - Acrylic Painting Techniques
Students will learn the versatility of the acrylic painting medium through a variety of transparent and opaque techniques. This may include washes, layered glazes, textural effects and collage. Participants will explore their creativity and discover their own style, from abstract to realistic, using this water-soluble, non-toxic medium. Some experience painting in other mediums helpful.
Friday, March 5, 5:30-7:30pm - Artist of the Month Reception
Meet featured juried member artists Joe Keller and Heather MacLeod. Music provided by Mountain Top Music Center student musicians. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of each month.
Fridays, 9am-12:30pm - Friday Painters' Open Studio
Join other artists for this open studio session every Friday. Bring a project, in whatever medium, and enjoy the camaraderie of other artists. Optional short critique to end each session. Free and open to the public. All ages, abilities and mediums welcome.

Programs & Events at the Madison Library
Monday, 2-5pm; Tuesday/Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesday/Thursday, 2-7pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
1895 Village Road (Route 113), Madison (603) 367-8545
www.madison.lib.nh.us
Monday, February 22, 7pm - Adult Book Discussion Group
Book group discusses Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. Books are available to borrow at the library. All are welcome, refreshments.
Fridays, through March 19 (except February 19), 10:30am - Winter Story Time
Stories, rhymes and an easy craft for preschoolers.
Fridays, January-March, 1-3pm - Winter Game Afternoons
A variety of popular board and card games, and occasionally Wii sports, will be available. Coffee will be on; participants can bring a snack to share, if they wish.

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 MTMC, during business hours, through February.
Silent Auction Items Needed for FUNdraiser - If you have an item to donate to the upcoming silent auction please contact MTMC.
Mondays, through May 244pm - Group Guitar for ages 6-9
Mondays, through May 24, 4:45-5:30pm OR Saturdays, through June 5, 10:15-11am - Keyboard Kids for students ages 5-7
Also Tuesdays, through May 18, 3:30-4:15pm at the Bartlett School Music Room
Mondays, through March 22, 7pm - Beginning Orchestra for stringed & C-instrument wind players
Mondays, through May 17, 7pm - Coached Chamber Ensemble
Ensembles perform at performance potlucks and other community events.
Tuesdays, February 23-April 13, 10am - Pre-School Music for children from ages 3 to 5
Tuesdays, through May 18, 12:45pm - Instrument Exploration for 4-6-year olds
Tuesdays, through May 18, 4:15pm - Strings After School for ages 6-9
Tuesdays, February 23-April 13, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers (group class)
Wednesdays, February 24-April 14, 5:30pm - Folk Band for Beginners
Wednesdays, February 24-April 14, 6:30pm - Old Time String Band
Learn to play traditional Appalachian, Celtic and New England contradance music
Thursdays, February 25-April 15, 9:30am - Music for Babies - free intro class for birth-18 months
Thursdays, February 25-April 15, 10:15am - Music for Toddlers - Children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers
Thursdays, February 25-April 15, 4-4:45pm - Young People's Rock & Roll Jam Band
Guitarists, keyboard players, electric violinists, bass players, horn players, drummers and singers learn to play improvised music together. For ages 8 to 14.
Thursdays, March 11-June 3, 5-6pm - Youth Orchestra
Best suited for instrumentalists in their second or third year of study.
Thursdays, February 25-April 15, 6:30pm - Rock & Roll Jam Band
An opportunity for developing musicians to try playing with others.
Saturdays, through June 5, 9:30am - Kid's Drums and Songs for students ages 5-8
Saturday, February 27, 7:30-10pm - Mid-Winter Waltz Party: A FUNdraiser for MTMC Community Orchestra
The orchestra will dress in evening attire and guests are encouraged to do so as well. The evening will also include some dance instruction, coffee and desserts, a cash bar, and silent auction. Held at Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club in Jackson. Call or email heidi@mountaintopmusic.org for ticket reservations or more information.
Saturday, March 6, 7:30pm - International Musical Arts Institute Chamber Music Concert
Violinist Guan-Ting Liao performs with Collaborative Pianist Ya-Lin Hsu, sonatas by Mozart, Prokofiev, Ysaÿe and Brahms. Please contact the Mountain Top Music Center office for reservations and for directions to this concert at a private Jackson home.
www.mountaintopmusic.org/event-home-concert.html
Saturday, March 6, 7:30pm - Performance Day
All MTMC piano and strings students and other piano and string students in the community are invited to a chance to perform for a master musician and get feedback about their playing. The teacher will offer written and verbal feedback. There will be individually-scheduled appointments, with pianists performing in the morning and strings students performing in the afternoon. To sign up, please call or email Ellen at ellen@mountaintopmusic.org. Students performing in the Honors Recital will have an additional chance to perform their solos before the concert on March 14.
Sunday, March 14 - Honors Day Recital

Cook Memorial Library Programs & Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm & Saturday, 10am-4pm
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510
tamworthlibrary.org
Wednesday, February 24, 7pm - Tin Mountain Conservation Center Program
Ned Beecher and Stefan Gaschott assisted with the re-sighting and banding of the large sandpiper along Delaware Bay, where horseshoe crab eggs draw 80% of shorebird species as they voraciously feed on their journey to Arctic breeding grounds. Ned and Stefan will discuss efforts to help, and the satisfaction of being involved in citizen science.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, through April 1, 8-9am - Living Strong Program for Elders
The Tamworth Recreation Department offers a strength and balance exercise program for older adults. Register through the Library; held at the Tamworth Townhouse (next to the Tamworth Inn).
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

Mid-Winter Waltz Party
Saturday, February 27, 7:30-10pm
Eagle Mountain House Carriage House
Jackson
www.mountaintopmusic.org
Mountain Top Music Center is presenting this FUNdraising event to benefit its own Mountain Top Community Orchestra which will also be playing the waltzes while guests dance the night away. The evening will also include dance instruction by Tina Titzer's School of Dance, coffee and desserts, a cash bar, and silent auction. The orchestra will dress in evening attire and guests are encouraged to do so as well. Tickets may be reserved by emailing or calling MTMC at (603) 447-4737. The Eagle Mountain House is also offering a one night lodging package for this event; for more details visit www.eaglemt.com, call (800) 966-5779 or (603) 383-9111.

21st Annual Chocolate Festival
Sunday, February 28, 11am-4pm
Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center
Intervale (603) 356-9920
www.mwvskitouring.org/chocolatefestival.html
Cross country ski, snowshoe, or drive from inn-to-inn along the course to enjoy great chocolate treats at stops along the trails of the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation network connecting Intervale, Kearsarge and North Conway.

Remick Museum offers Genealogy Workshops
Monday, March 1, 1-3pm and Wednesday, March 3, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117
www.remickmuseum.org
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

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
Friday, March 5, 10:30am - The TGIF Book Group discusses Little Heathens by Mildred Armstrong Kalish. 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.

Bartlett Public Library Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-8pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5pm; Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-2755
www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org
Tuesday, March 9, 7pm - Friends of the Bartlett Library Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month. Books available at the Library and you do not have to be a resident of Bartlett to borrow. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.
The NH Downloadable Book Program, an internet-based library hosted by OverDrive, is now available. Come to the library to obtain a personal 14-digit number and learn how to download books at home utilizing this service.

Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs
Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays & Thursdays, 1-7pm
25 Deer Hill Road (Routes 16 & 113), Chocorua (603) 323-8610
www.chocorualibrary.org/events.html
Saturday, March 13, 10am - Mountain Top Music Center Storytelling Series with Matt Krug
Lasting about an hour, the program will expose children to the entrancing art of storytelling, an art form that draws on a wide variety of ideas and experiences, enticing the listener and using the listener's own imagination as the tale progresses. Tickets available at the door.
The Chocorua Public Library will bring stories and suggestions for activities to child care settings, whether at home or a larger site. The library can also deliver books to individuals. Please call the library to have library materials delivered. This outreach program is for both seniors and childcare providers, as well as anyone who is not able to come in to the library. The library is looking for volunteers to help with outreach, inventory and other projects.

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, March 13, 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

Advice To The Players presents William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Saturday, March 20, 7pm and Sunday, March 21, 2pm
Salyards Center for the Arts
Main Street, Conway (603) 986-6253 (information)
www.advicetotheplayers.org
William Shakespeare's action-packed play Hamlet is full of humor and theatricality. Most importantly, in a time of crushing inhumanity, it delves into essential questions about our merely human selves, struggling with courage in a fearful world.
Group rates available. Call for reservations and information. Sponsored by Spider Web Gardens with support from The Tamworth Foundation, the Yeoman's Fund for the Arts and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - North Country Region, and by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts & the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mount Washington Lodge Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser
Sunday, March 21, 8-11am
Masonic Lodge (above the movie theater)
Main Street, North Conway
Mount Washington Lodge hosts a benefit breakfast buffet for the Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Program. Over the past two years, Mount Washington Lodge F & AM has hosted monthly benefit breakfasts in support of numerous non-profit organizations. They ask the community to help them perpetuate these breakfast by attending a benefit breakfast, with raffle. Advance tickets may be purchased from contestants or guests may pay at the door. To learn more about the program or the breakfast, call Lisa at (603) 374-6241.

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.

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 danceit@data-web.net
Classes for pre-schoolers through adults - modern, movement exploration, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz & hip hop.

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.

North Conway Music Shop plans Music Meisters Gatherings
North Conway Music Shop
Route 16 (just north of village), North Conway (603) 356-3562
www.NorthConwayMusicShop.com
Workshops, jam sessions, master classes and more. Call or email with ideas and requests. Want to play? Want to learn? Want to teach?
World Is Never Quiet - A blog featuring writing on music, much of which is specific to the Mount Washington Valley. http://northconwaymusicblog.blogspot.com/

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.

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 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.
Mondays, 5:15pm - Zumba

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 tdiegoli@ne.rr.com
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 rdeveli@roadrunner.com
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, February 17, 7pm - Northern Goshawks
A presentation by wildlife biologist Chris Costello on one of the state's largest hawks. The talk include s a discussion on the natural history of this forest-dwelling raptor, which preys on animals as small as squirrels and as large as woodchucks. Costello will also share the results of research conducted on the goshawk's breeding habitat in New Hampshire. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series.
Wednesday, February 24, 7pm - Washburn Family Forest: An Outdoorsman's Paradise
Tanya Tellman, a Forest Society member and volunteer at The Rocks Estate, presents this photo tour, which will include a discussion of the forest's diverse habitat, multi-use trail system and wildlife enhancement efforts. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series.
Saturdays & Sundays, March 13, 20 & 21 - New Hampshire Maple Experience
Learn how to identify the sugar maple trees that produce the sweet sap for making syrup, discover the history of maple sugaring, and see part of the process demonstrated.
Wednesday-Sunday, through 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.

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 Littleton.studio.school@gmail.com. The school is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
Wednesdays, February 17 OR March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 1- 4pm & 6-9pm AND Thursdays, February 18 OR March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6-9pm - Throwing in Clay with Alison Dodd or Stephanie Morris
Students learn everything, from how to center the clay to creating basic to complex forms.
Wednesdays, February 17 & 24, 6-9pm - Link Bracelet Using Argentium with Annie Salter
Explore argentium while making a link bracelet with a toggle clasp. Learn proper annealing, fusing & finishing. As time allows embellish with granulation or charms. Torch experience is helpful.
Thursdays, February 18 & 25, 3-5pm - Art FUNdamentals with Kristine Lingle
Exploring line, shape, color, texture, value, form & space is the focus of this class, which will include drawing, painting, collage, printmaking & sculpture. Examples from art history, world cultures & children's literature will provide inspiration & motivation. Each project will have structure, yet allow room for individual self-expression. Ages: 6-10
Thursday, February 18, 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.
Thursdays, February 18 & 25, 6:30-8:30pm - Creative Bookmaking with Kristine Lingle
Learn ways of constructing a variety of simple books - an accordion book, a Japanese sewn book, and a simple sewn signature book - that can be used for art or travel journals, sketchbooks, photographs, scrapbooks or diaries. Experiment with techniques including collage, stamping, stenciling, stitching, paste paper, text & painting with watercolor, acrylic & water-soluble crayons.
Fridays, February 19, March 5, 12, 19, 2:30-5:30pm - Hand-Building with Lilias Ide
Students learn coil and slab building techniques. The class will discuss design as related to function and aesthetics, and explore the possibilities of surface texture. The final class will be for glazing.
Saturday, February 20, 9am-2pm - Lidded Vessels with Andy Hampton
Demonstration of throwing jars, teapots & casseroles. Then ample time for participants to work independently, with Andy's guidance. Attachment of handles & design will be demonstrated & discussed. Includes a guided glaze session. Some throwing experience necessary.
Saturday, February 20, 10-11am - Glazing Session with Lilias Ide
Glazing is a very important part of creating with clay & has much to say about the quality of finished pieces. For students in any class to learn basic glazing techniques. Glaze bisque-fired projects from earlier workshops & further develop your knowledge & different glazing techniques.
Saturday, February 20, 10am-3pm - Altered Books with Lore Caldwell
Alter a child's cardboard book & turn it into a personalized storybook. Students are encouraged to bring an assortment of personal artifacts: copies of old photographs, found objects, jewelry pieces, toys & small objects with personal meeting. A variety of other materials will be provided.
Saturday & Sunday, February 20 & 21, 10am-5pm - Pierced Eternity Bands with Dawn Russell
Students will transfer designs into metal through the process of fine piercing to create eternity bands. Techniques covered include: design transfer, drilling, piercing, sanding, finishing, soldering & fitting. Some soldering experience needed.
Sundays, February 21, 2-3:30pm & February 28, 1-1:30pm - Sculpey Beads with Baylow Ouellette
Students will make beads from sculpey clay creating different colors, shapes and textures. They will be dried and in the second class, will be strung into necklaces. Ages: 7+
Thursdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session: Jewelry
Jean Matray meets with students to work independently on their projects, advising on design and technical issues. New topics of interest will be suggested for the group to learn as a whole, including bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges, moving parts, cold connections and etching. The group will select topics they would like to explore together.
Saturday, February 27, 9am-2:30pm - Floral Still Life Collage with Kristine Lingle
Participants will create a series of three floral collages, using paint, paper & collage on wooden panels. No previous art experience necessary.
Saturdays, February 27, March 6 & 13, 9am-12noon - Italian Majolica Workshop with Bruce Locke
Majolica is a traditional style of decorated pottery made from soft, porous earthenware that is glazed white, then hand painted with elaborate and intensely colored designs. Lastly, the work is covered with a transparent glaze and fired to a brilliant finish. This final glaze brings out the bright colors and luster for which majolica is known. Preregistration required.
Sundays, February 28, 2-3:30pm & March 21, 1-1:30pm - Make A Mug with Lilias Ide
Students will first learn the basics of creating the form, and then explore glazing in the second session. No experience necessary.
Sundays, March 7, 2-3:30pm & March 21, 2-2:30pm - March Monster Bowls with Stephanie Morris
Stephanie will lead kids in constructing a soup bowl in the likeness of their favorite monster using pinch, coil & slab techniques. Ages: 6+
Tuesdays, March 9, 16 & 23, 6-8pm - Keum-Boo Earrings with Beth Simon
An ancient Asian metalworking technique that literally means "attached gold." The combination of warm gold over cool silver creates stunning design elements. Participants will make one pair of earrings or more as time allows. No experience necessary.
Sunday, March 14, 10am-5pm - Copper Flowers with Trenny Robb
Create three-dimensional copper flowers for a long lasting bouquet. Design and form realistic or fanciful petals, leaves and stems by cutting, shaping and hammering. No experience necessary.
Sundays, March 14, 2-3pm & March 21, 1:30-2pm - Clay Tiles with Cecily Yarosh
Learn several techniques for embellishing tiles including carving, sprigging, impressions and glazing. Bring a favorite small object to impress into the tiles (handprints works too and make a wonderful keepsake or gift). The second session is for glazing. Ages: 6+
Wednesday, March 17, 10am-12noon - Spontaneous Art Journaling with Lore Caldwell
Lore will encourage students in exploring unusual approaches to drawing, altering photographs, layering of paint, collage and more. This is time to play and develop your creative repertoire, while recording insights gleaned from life experiences. All journaling materials are supplied.
Saturday, March 20, 9am-1:30pm - Printmaking with Dayna Talbot
Using foam plate blocks, students will make textured designs on a foam plate. These will be used to create monoprints with water soluable ink. Layering of colors and designs will build designs both abstract and representational.
Saturday, March 20, 9am-1pm - Throwing Off the Hump with Andy Hampton
A traditional Japanese technique on the potters' wheel where the potter creates several forms off the same centered hump of clay. Students will have time to work on their own under Andy's guidance. Second date for a guided glaze session. Some throwing experience necessary.
Saturday, March 20, 10am-12noon - My Secret Journal with Lore Caldwell
In this visual art journal, students will use images in place of words to create a journal filled with hidden messages that only the creator can choose to reveal. Techniques will include altering pictures, collage, layering and texturing. All materials will be provided. Ages: 10-12
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.

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 kristine@wrencommunity.org.
Exhibiting through March 1 - Linked Layers: Paintings by Meryl Lebowitz
A self-taught oil painter, Lebowitz has experimented with painting not only on canvas and paper, but also on a variety of unlikely surfaces, from violins to scrap metal. Her paintings range from realistic to surrealistic, often combining photographs with the painted image. Her subjects are familiar faces and landscapes, and the interiors of her studio and favorite restaurants.
Wednesday, February 17, 6-8pm - Artist Trading Card Workshop
Meet with other WREN artists and create one-of-a-kind artist trading cards. Bring a potluck dish to share and a stash of materials to paint, stamp or collage a set of 6 cards that you will trade with other artists through the Women's Caucus for Art/New Hampshire.
Thursday, February 18, 12noon-1pm - Brown Bag Networking Lunch
Laura Lovett of Yogawrap will be here to talk about her products and some of the challenges she faced to get them to market. With a short, informal talk by the speaker and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag networking lunch a great way to break up the day. Bag up a lunch and come to WREN - Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, February 18, 6-8pm - Marketing Your Business Using Facebook
Making connections has always been essential in making one's business grow. Facebook and other social networking sites have become vital platforms for expanding small business. In this workshop participants will set up a FB account for their business, explore how they can promote their business and understand the variety of marketing tools available on Facebook. Participants can bring their own WiFi enabled laptop or come by and use a WREN computer. Also, bring a few photos and the business logo on a disk or a thumb/jump drive. Instructor: Rachel Tardelli
Wednesday, March 3, 5pm - Farmers' Market Meeting
Those interested in hearing more about the farmers' markets in Bethlehem and Berlin should attend this informational meeting. Special incentives for early market registration. For more information call WREN or email localworksnh@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 9, 5:30-7:30pm - Marketing Outside of the Box - How a Low Marketing Budget Can be an Opportunity!
Nigel Manley presents a case study which shows how different marketing ideas have come to fruition at The Rocks and how they can be used in small businesses. The format encourages questions and discussion, which helps everyone learn more about the marketing opportunities that are available to us all.
Wednesday, March 10, 11am-1pm - Who Are You and Where Are You Headed
This fun, interactive workshop with Betsy Gemmecke is for anyone unsure of their future direction and how to get there! Participants will learn how to identify their specific strengths, skills and interests and set realistic career goals and objectives. Learn about non-traditional paths of learning and set strategies to move ahead.
Saturdays, through March 13, 10am-1pm - Web Site Creation 101
Instructor Mike Girouard will cover advanced planning for the web site, the creation of HTML pages, buttons & banners, working with templates, getting the attention of the search engines, and the editing of pictures for one's site. Participants will then upload their files to the internet for all to see. This course assumes familiarity with internet web browsing (surfing) and the use of a Microsoft Word or other word processor.
Sunday, March 14, 1-3pm - Wings Workshop: Foam Printmakingwith Dayna Talbot
Learn to make colorful art prints by rolling ink onto Styrofoam trays and printing on rice paper. Workshops (for girls ages 8-13) are free, but space is limited and preregistration is required by Friday, March 12.
Wednesday, March 17, 10am-12noon - Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing is using web-based applications to access and share files, all you need is a computer with an internet connection. This class with Jason Tors will focus on the Google suite of Cloud Computing applications. A Google account is required.
Thursday, March 18, 12noon-1pm - Brown Bag Networking Lunch
Anne McKinsey of AMCK Web & Print Design, who will share some of the challenges of working from a home office and some of her most popular services. With a short, informal talk and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag networking lunch a great way to break up the day. Bag up a lunch and come to WREN - Everyone is welcome.
Saturdays, March 20-April 17, 10am-1pm - Computer Networking for Home & Small Business
Learn the mystery of network addressing and how DNS can speed up browsing and all over network. Learn how to network a series of computers together, share files, printer, disks and scanners, automate back-up of computers to a single disc, configuring a router to meet needs, and add switches to increase a network. This is a hands-on lab class with Mike Girouard.
Wednesday, March 24, 5:30-8pm - Clearing Clutter for a Balanced Life
Organizing is a skill that anyone can learn! Take the leap and learn the importance of taking stock before organizing, the five steps to organizing anything, and how to maintain the system once it's created. Karen Roy is a professional organizer and owner of Beyond the Front Door. She teaches clients basic feng shui principles as they apply to rearranging, decorating and decluttering.
Wednesday, March 24, 6:30-7:30pm - Farmers Market Meeting
Come discuss plans for the Berlin Farmers Market at Northland Dairy Bar, Berlin.
Thursday, March 25, 6-8pm - I'd Rather Die than Give a Speech
The number one fear among those polled is the fear of public speaking. The number seventh fear is death. No wonder most people would rather die than give a speech. In this interactive workshop some important secrets will be revealed in preparing presentations and ways to overcome this paralyzing fear. Come prepared for an exciting time of fun participation and discovery.
Mondays, through March 29, 5-8:30pm - BETA Business Program
In WREN's Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Program, participants will learn successful strategies for business using the Core Four business management course which covers marketing, financial management and operations planning. To build a house, one needs a blueprint; To build a business, one needs a plan. Instructor: Jeanne Boisseau
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.

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 nonprofit 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.
Saturday, February 20, 12noon-4pm - Skating Party, at the town rink

Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center
Littleton Area Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp
Check website for full listing of activities.
Saturday, February 20, 9am-12noon - Cabin Fever Flea Market/Craft Sale
Crafters, or those with white elephant items to sell, are invited to take part. Call Phyllis at LASC.
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga
Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day

Lisbon Main Street planning for Lilac Festival
Wednesday, February 24, 6pm
Lisbon Main Street at the Historic Railroad Station
25 Central Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2200
www.lisbonmainstreet.org
The Festival is just four months away, and help is needed. Call or email with ideas for a theme. As usual there will be a food court, arts and craft area, dunk tank, old cars and many of the same attractions as last year. Many opportunities are available to help.

Free Cooking Classes and Cheese Class/Tasting
Daily, 8am-8pm
Littleton Food Co-op
Corner of Cottage Street & Route 302, Littleton (603) 444-2800
www.littletoncoop.org
Wednesday, February 24, 5-7pm - Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours
Come by to say hello and enjoy some hors d'oeuvres, cheese samples and a wine tasting. Three gift baskets will be given away during the event.
Mondays, 5-5:30pm - Free Cooking Class & Demo
Featuring local chefs, who will share some of their secrets on how to make nutritious, affordable meals using some local ingredients. All are welcome to attend.
Thursdays, 5pm - Weekly cheese class and tastings are free and open to everyone.

Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and Presentations
Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372
www.fairbanksmuseum.org
Friday, February 26, 11am-1:30pm - Homeschool Day
A pair of classes are offered meant to spark curiosity and engage the mind: Ice Age: Vermont at 11am and Rock On with the Rock Cycle! at 12:30pm. Please call or email to preregister. Next session March 17.
Saturday, February 27, 9am-4pm - Fruit Tree Pruning and Grafting
Join local fruit tree expert Todd Parlo in an exploration of the culture and cultivation of fruit trees suited to the climate. This daylong workshop will be divided into two sessions, pruning in the morning, grafting after lunch, allowing plenty of time for the study and practice of each method. Join for the day, or just one session. Please call or email to preregister.

The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
28 S 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 and Vermont, operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council.
Sundays, February 28 & March 14, 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 moreinformation, contact Kathy Stevens at (603) 838-6675 or kstevens100@hotmail.com, 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.

Winter Happenings at the Adair Country Inn
80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem (603) 444-2600
www.AdairInn.com
Sunday, February 28, 5:30pm - Snowshoe Adair Full Moon Event
Enjoy a delicious buffet and then a guided moonlit snowshoe tour on the inn's trails. Finish the evening with s'mores and hot chocolate or apple cider at the fire pit. Call for more information or to reserve.

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.
Exhibit in the Upstairs Gallery - Vermont in Black and White
The images in this exhibit were created by Robert C. Jenks, owner of the oldest family-run photography business in the United States, The Jenks Studio of St. Johnsbury. They are printed from 8x10 inch glass plate negatives from the historic archives of The Jenks Studio.
Mondays, March 1 & 15, 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.
Saturday, March 6, 12noon-4pm - Scrabble Club
Meets the first Saturday of the month

White Mountain School Cultural Events Series
Great Hall of the White Mountain School
371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem (603) 444-2928
www.whitemountain.org
Friday, March 5, 7:30-9pm - Winter Sports Theater Performance
Presenting The Moustache Guys and Variations on a Theme

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, March 11, 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 and new.

Littleton Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm
92 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5741
www.ncia.net/library/littleton/
Tuesday, March 16, 12noon - Brown Bag Adult Book Discussion Program meets the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Patricia McLure Program Room.
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.

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.

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.

Register Now for Fiddlesticks Art Studio Classes
Bethlehem (603) 444-6321
For more information, contact 2reddogs@gmail.com
Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email for class schedule and to register.

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.

Live Music & Latin Dance Lessons
Cannon Mountain View Tavern
Route 18/Main Street, Franconia (800) 823-9577
www.cannonmtview.com/entertainment.html
Fridays, 9pm - Live music
Tuesdays, 8-11pm - Acoustic Music with Matt Tellier
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm - Tango & Salsa Lessons with Isabel

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 and 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 NotchArts@myfairpoint.net
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-Saturday, 1-6pm
Catamount Arts
115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600
www.catamountarts.com
Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Saturday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening.
Nightly, 7pm (matinees too); Second show at 9pm on Saturdays - Film Series

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, and Tuesday-Saturday, February 16-20 and February 23-26, 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 details and full listing of happenings, including numerous hikes, winter snowshoe and full-moon ski 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.
Wednesday, February 17, 10-11am - Curious Tots: Our Feathered Friends
Through stories, a craft and outdoor activities discover the world of feathered friends and learn about what they eat, where they live, and how humans can help them survive the winter. Parents must attend with children. Families with children ages 3-6.
Wednesday, February 17, 2-3:30pm - Curious Kids: Wild Snowmen
During this fun, family program, venture outside to build snowmen or snow sculptures with edible decorations designed to feed wildlife neighbors. Parents must attend with children. Families with children ages 5+.
Wednesdays, 7-9pm - Film Night
View interesting films that will tweak the brain and prompt discussion. Film descriptions will be provided in advance at the website. BYOB. Popcorn supplied. Adults.
February 17 - School Ties
March 10 - My Fair Lady
Friday, March 19 - Annie Hall
Thursday & Friday, February 18 & 19 and Tuesday-Friday, February 23-26, 11am-12noon and 4-5pm - Curious George Story Time and Craft!
Pull up a bean-bag chair to hear your favorite Rey stories read out loud. Following story time we will make Curious George and other seasonal crafts that children can take home. All ages welcome.
Thursday, February 18, 6:30-8pm - Family Astronomy Night: Constellation Stories
A night of hands-on astronomy activities that are fun for the whole family. Hear the stories written in the night sky through constellation tales, learn to identify several constellations and create a constellation projector to take home. Indoor program followed by an outdoor viewing session to see constellations, planets and more (weather permitting). Families with children ages 5+.
Friday, February 19, 6:30-8:30pm - Opening Reception: The Nature of Art
The Art Gallery will feature a variety of works that depict elements of nature by New Hampshire artists: John Rockwood, Sarah Mazur and Karina Mitchell. Visit the website for details. Artists will be present to answer questions. Drinks and light appetizers will be served. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 20, 1-4pm - Walk-Talk: Animal Tracks and Signs with Dr. Rick Van de Poll
Join local experts to explore various aspects of the natural world in winter. Begin with an indoor presentation and then head outside to experience the topic first hand. Visit the website for program details. Transportation provided. Adults and families with children ages 8+.
Saturdays, February 20 & March 20, 7-9pm - Astronomy & Stargazing with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Join a Discovery Center educator to learn about current celestial events and objects in the night sky. Begins with an indoor presentation and then, weather permitting, heads outside to set-up telescopes to view stars, planets, galaxies and more. Adults and families with children ages 8+.
Saturday, February 27, 6:30-7:30pm - Gallery Program: The Life Cycle of Loons
Photographer John Rockwood will tell the story of a year in the life of "Grapenut," a loon chick whose life he chronicled in his book, Adventures with Grapenut. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Gallery Programs celebrate arts and humanities, and feature local or regional artists and presenters. Visit the website for program details.
Friday, March 12, 6:30-7:30pm - Fish & Game Gets Ruff with Mark Hensel & Poacher
Fish and Game Commissioner Mark Hensel stops by with his best pal, Poacher. Poacher is an 8-year-old black lab with a serious job: he has participated in search and rescues, sniffed out crooked sportsmen, and has even busted a bank robber! Come see Poacher at work (and play). All ages. Admission is by donation.
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.

Fireworks & Sleigh Rides in Waterville Valley
Waterville Valley Recreation Department
3 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695
www.watervillevalley.org
Saturdays through March 13, afternoon and evening - Sleigh Rides at Town Square
Call (603) 236-8175 for reservations.
Saturdays, through February 20, 7:30pm - Fireworks in Town Square

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/
Wednesday, March 17, 7pm - The Big Read: An Evening with Atticus Finch
Portrayed by Richard Clark, this free public program will be held at the Father Roger Bilodeau Community Center on Pollard Road. The Big Read: New Hampshire Reads To Kill a Mockingbird is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that gives communities the opportunity to come together and read, discuss and celebrate one of 30 selections from U.S. and world literature.
Thursday, March 25, 6pm - Movie & Book Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
The Library will host a book discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird, facilitated by Dartmouth Professor Suzanne Brown. After the discussion, view the movie version of this timeless novel. All discussion participants will see the movie for free; all others can see it with the purchase of a ticket from the box office. Held at the Lincoln Cinema 4 Theater. Part of The Big Read: New Hampshire Reads To Kill a Mockingbird.
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.

15th Annual Best of Chefs Fundraising Party
Sunday, March 21, 6pm
Beacon Resort
For more information, call (603) 745-2200
http://forum.lincolnwoodstock.com/viewtopic.php? f=19&t=1534
Sample the area's most enticing dishes prepared by local chefs and restaurateurs. Guests choose their favorite entry in a number of different categories, and Best Overall at the end of the event. Tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Lincoln-Woodstock Community Child Care Center.

NCCA's Papermill Theatre offers Discounted Performance Pass
To purchase Flex Passes, contact our Business Office at (603) 745-6032.
www.papermilltheatre.org
Available through May 31, 2010 - North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre Flex Pass Special. Flex Passes can be used for any 2010 Mainstage performance.

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).

National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm and Saturday & Sunday, 7:30am-4pm
New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain
Lincoln (603) 745-6281 x5663
www.NEDisabledSports.org
The National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame consists of famed pictures and biographies of the inductees, as well as examples of adaptive equipment used for skiing, and honors achievements in adaptive sports over the last 40 years.

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.

Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings
Lincoln (603) 745-6621
www.lincolnwoodstock.com
Bears on Parade
Twenty-four decorated bears come out of hibernation and will be on display at area businesses, free of charge. Each business has custom painted its bear, which along with the other bears will participate in a float during the July 4 parade and be auctioned off next November, with the proceeds to benefit the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce.
Get Ready for the 1st Annual Maple Parade!
The Chamber and Lincoln Woodstock Rotary Club want you to get your maple-themed floats ready for the first ever New Hampshire Maple Festival Parade to be held on Sunday, March 28. Please keep in mind the theme of the parade when designing your float, Maple Sugaring, but a float is not the only way to participate in the parade. More information about NH Maple Festival can be found at www.nhmaplefest.com.

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
www.creationstationpottery.com
Choose rough pottery to paint, glaze and kiln-fire to create finished pottery pieces.
Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits
Office Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement)
75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500
www.alumnihall.org and www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumihallmainpag.html
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.
Currently on exhibit - Region-wide Student Art Show
Sunday, February 28, 12noon-3pm - Three Rivers Bridal & Special Event Show
Visit one of the region's premier wedding and special event venues and discover the people and resources that are available for events. Free admission
Saturday, March 6, 6pm - A Sweet Taste of the Mid-East
An evening of professional belly dance performances and homemade Mid-East desserts
Sunday, March 14, 2-4pm - Photography Exhibit Opening & Reception
View works by Peter Slattery, Barbara Riley and Merlin Lacy, the Judges of our 2009 region-wide Photography Contest.
Saturday, March 20, 7pm - Dance with Sweet Jamm
Playing Big Band standards of the '20s, '30s & '40s. BYO beer & wine.

Haverhill Library Association Mystery Book Discussion Series
Monday & Wednesday, 5-8pm; Tuesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Thursday, 4-7pm
Haverhill Corner Library
67 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5578
hliba.blogspot.com
Tuesdays, through March 23, 7-8:30pm - Fiction Writing Workshop
Participants will discuss aspects of fiction and the writing process, and they will submit and discuss their own work. The workshop will be led by John Landrigan, a veteran of the publishing industry, coauthor of three novels, and a trustee of the New Hampshire Writers' Project as well as the Haverhill Corner Library. To register, call John at 989-5831.
Mondays, 7pm - Book Discussion Series: Are They Mysteries?
Features books by literary authors writing in the mystery genre. All discussions are free and open to the public. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library in advance, thanks to support from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Please call or go to the website for more information.
March 15 - The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Chabon

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 eagleswing@roadrunner.com or jpatchlibrary@yahoo.com
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 the Byron G Merrill Library
Wednesday, 2-8pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon
10 Buffalo Road, Rumney (603) 786-9520
www.rumneylibrary.blogspot.com
Wednesday, February 17, 4pm - Calligraphy Workshop with Pat Giebutowski
Wednesday, February 24, 7pm - The Ladies' Book Club Big Read Kick-Off

PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events
Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
silver.plymouth.edu
Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all events, unless otherwise noted.
PSU is offering several spring term graduate-level courses, leading to a Certificate in Historic Preservation. For more information, visit www.plymouth.edu/graduate/heritage/
Thursday, February 18, 4:30pm - 100 Years of Public Land Management
Part of the Weeks Act Centennial Lecture Series, which examines the legacy and lessons of Eastern national forests. At Heritage Commons. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu.
Friday, February 19, 8pm - Grace Kelly Quintet
Having studied saxophone since the age of ten, saxophonist, vocalist, composer and arranger Grace Kelly is rapidly making her way up in the jazz music world.
Saturday, February 20 - 2010 NH Pro Theatre Auditions and Job Fair
Friday, February 26, 8pm - Made in New Hampshire with the Nashua Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
The Nashua Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will celebrate NH's history of creative inspiration with a program of music written by New Hampshire composers or compositions written in or about New Hampshire. Selections include Bernstein's West Side Story and Mass, Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Hermann's The Devil and Daniel Webster, Siegfried's Help is on the Way and the premiere of Joseph Schwantner's Chasing Light. Featuring the Kennett High School chorus.
Tuesday, March 2, 7pm - Sidore Lecture Series: Educating for Global Citizenship
The Global Water Crisis and the Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water with Maude Barlow. This year's series features diverse perspectives on an increasingly interconnected world to promote peace, prosperity and a viable planet.
All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, call 535-2501 or contact Mark Fischler at MJFischler@plymouth.edu.
Thursday, March 4, 7pm - Ying Quartet
This Grammy Award-winning quartet occupies an unmistakable position of international prominence in the classical music world. Ying performs in many of the most important concert halls, yet its belief that music is a meaningful part of everyday life has brought the foursome to settings as diverse as Chinese restaurants and juvenile prisons.
Monday, March 8, 4:30pm - Rebecca Weeks Sherrill More presents The Impact of North Country Community and Collaboration in the Weeks Act of 1911 at Heritage Commons. Part of the Weeks Act Centennial Lecture Series, which examines the legacy and lessons of Eastern national forests. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu.
Friday, March 12, 1pm - Mark Okrant presents Two Centuries of Tourism in the White Mountains: A Region Comes Full Circle at Heritage Commons. Part of the Weeks Act Centennial Lecture Series, which examines the legacy and lessons of Eastern national forests. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu.
Tuesday, March 16, 6:30pm - Char Miller presents Making the National Forests National: The Weeks Act and the Expansion of Federal Forestry at Heritage Commons. Part of the Weeks Act Centennial Lecture Series, which examines the legacy and lessons of Eastern national forests. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu.
Thursday, March 18, 7pm - Mother/Son
This one-act play portrays the hilarious and poignant relationship between a Jewish mother and her gay son. The play is based on the conversations that writer/actor Jeffrey Solomon had with his mother and follows the woman's struggles to accept her son's homosexuality and to come out to herself as the mother of a gay man. Solomon does double duty as both mother and son. For mature audiences.

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.
Thursday, February 18 OR Tuesday, March 16, 6-8:30pm - Zentangle 102
Take Zentangle images to the next level. Learn more patterns, how to create one's own patterns and the secrets of shading to further enhance the images. Prerequisites: Zentangle 101 or other experience with permission of the instructor, Bette Abdu.
Saturday, February 20, 10am-4:30pm - Watercolor Tips, Tricks & Techniques with Cheryl Johnson
Watercolorists of all levels will learn dozens of useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving and expanding their painting skills. Topics covered include spattering, sponging, spraying and scraping; the use of salt and alcohol; using gum Arabic, texture medium, lifting preparation, ox gall solution and other additives; masks and friskets, and much more. Bring a lunch. For teens and adults.
Mondays, February 22 and March 1 & 8, 10am-1pm - Foiled Glass Sun Catchers with Kathy Roos
Learn stained class basics and beyond. Class techniques will include glass cutting, copper foiling and soldering, with strong emphasis on safety. Students will make a small stained glass piece of their own design. All tools, supplies and materials are included. Ages: 12 and up
Tuesdays, through February 23, 2-4pm - Hand-building with Slabs of Clay with Joyce Bouley
Work with slabs of clay making a mug, pitcher, tray, and one piece individually created. Tuition includes all materials and glazing and firing of work, with an optional hour of studio time at the end of each class. Class held at Joyce's studio, which is 7 miles from downtown Plymouth.
Tuesday, March 2, 6-8:30pm - Zentangle 101
Make beautiful images with repetitive patterns. Students will learn this technique from Bette Abdu in one evening and enjoy the calming benefits every time they create one of these 3.5" square artistic gems. No prerequisites; non-artists encouraged
Friday, March 5, 10am-4pm - Intro to Watercolor
Cheryl Johnson will explain and demonstrate the basics of watercolor painting, including tools and materials, color mixing, values, basic washes, brushwork and techniques. Participants will complete a simple landscape, and the workshop will end with a short critique session. No drawing or painting experience necessary. All materials and equipment will be supplied. Bring a lunch. Ages: 12 and up
Wednesday & Thursday, March 10 & 11, 6-9pm and Friday, March 12, 6-7pm - Fused Glass Jewelry with Lynn Haust
This fast paced class is a chance to work with clear and black dichroic glass - fusing, cutting, shaping, and firing. Glass technology, safety, glass cutting, equipment, resources and creative directions will be covered. Participants will complete up to 8 dichroic pendants and one pair of sterling/glass earrings. Ages 15 and up
Saturday, March 13, 9am-12noon - Fabric Painting Workshop with Susan Wei
This exciting workshop combines a number of skills to create unique textile art. During the first session, students will learn to paint fabric in several different modes. The second session will include decorating the painted fabrics with stamps and foam plates, and discharging the fabric. All materials are included. Ages: 12 & up
Wednesdays, March 17 & 24, 2-4pm - Introduction to Soft Pastels
Ruth Ann Blair introduces participants to the world of producing florals and landscapes in soft pastels. Learn about materials and supplies, line drawing, composition, color blending, shading, creating contours, and more. Ages: teens & adults
Saturday, March 20, 10am-5pm - Getting Started with Polymer Clay
Learn all the basics about polymer clay from Bette Abdu - conditioning, mixing colors (the Skinner blend), creating canes and combining them for more complex canes, baking and finishing. Whether one has dabbled with this medium or never touched it, they will successfully complete beads that will be assembled into a beautiful bracelet to wear home.
Thursdays, through March 25, 9am-12noon - Thursday Morning Watercolor
These sessions with Cheryl Johnson are intended for beginner and advanced beginner watercolor painters. Classes include exercises in applying washes, brush work, developing values, use of additives and color mixing. Subject matter will vary. Materials and equipment are available, or students may bring their own.
Mondays, through March 29, 3:30-5pm - Beginner's Pencil Drawing
Learn the basics of pencil drawing from simple line shapes to finished contour drawings. Topics include tools, supplies and materials, resources, learning to see, drawing with lines, basic perspective, creating values, suggesting light and shadow, cross-hatching and shading. Numerous handouts and a resource list will be provided by the instructor, Cheryl Johnson
Mondays, through March 29, 6-8:30pm - Monday Evening Watercolor
Cheryl Johnson presents sessions for advanced beginner and intermediate painters, focusing on applying various types of washes, brush work, developing values, portraying light and shadow, use of additives and color mixing. Subjects include landscapes, still life, birds/animals, and structures. Materials and equipment are available, or students may bring their own.
Tuesdays, through March 30, 6-9pm - Basic Oil Painting
In Carol Phenix's class for advanced beginners and intermediates, explore some of the fundamental principles used by artists to depict and interpret the visual world. A structured course with specific exercises designed to help students see and understand how light and color interact with form and atmosphere. Also covered will be mixing and toning of colors, and completing an in-class still life.

Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners & Live Music
Thursdays, 6:30pm
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served.
February 18 - Mid-Season Storytelling Gala
February 25 - Rona Leventhal, Hadley MA
March 4 - Jo Putnam, Peterborough NH
March 11 - Deb Ballou, Dover NH
March 18 - Jim LaChapelle, Wilmington MA
March 25 - Jackson Gillman, Onset MA
Friday evenings - Live Music in the PUB
Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub.
February 26 - Sweet Life Revue, featuring Roger Sorlien, Kathy Carney and Katie O'Connell performing folk and Celtic songs with voice, guitar, fiddle and mandolin
March 5 - Mike Skinner
March 12 - Sweet Life Revue, featuring Roger Sorlien, Kathy Carneyand Katie O'Connell performing folk and Celtic songs with voice, guitar, fiddle and mandolin
March 19 - Lisa Young & Friends

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
Thursday, February 18, 12noon-1pm - Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Lunch Series
New Year's Resolution: Grow Your Business - New business development is critical to the long term health of a business. For those who own a business, currently are a sales professional or just want to develop the art of persuasion.
Mondays, February 22 & March 8, 7pm - Community Knitting Group
Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Second & 4th Mondays each month. Contact: Nancy Conklin 536-4499
Thursday, February 25, 3-5pm - The Nature of Seeing
Facilitator Annette Mitchell, PSU Professor, author and artist. Free; registration requested. Sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association Endowment.
Tuesdays, 10am - Toddlertimes Storyhour (up to age 3) and Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 10am - Storyhour for Preschoolers (age 3-5 years) - Children should be signed up in advance.
Passes available to numerous museums and centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village and Currier Art Museum, among others.

Live Music & Entertainment at Tony's
Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30pm
Tony's Italian Grille
3674 Route 3, Thornton (603) 745-3133
February 19 - The Matt Smart Blues Band
February 20 - The Blue Ribbon All Star Band
February 27 - Joel Cage
March 19 - St. Patrick's Day Party w/Jim Tyrrell

Happenings at D Acres Farm
D Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead
218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366
www.dacres.org
Saturday, February 20, 10am-12noon - Prismatic Painting with Beverly Walker
Saturday, February 20, 1-3pm - Women in the Woodshop Series with Dawn Korade Part II: Using the Scroll Saw: Box Making
Come learn to use the scroll saw, hand saw and dowel and key joinery. Leave happy with a new handmade box.
Saturday, February 20, 6-8pm - Saturday Soup Night
Sliding scale donation for all-you-should-eat organic farm soup.
Monday, February 22, 5:30-7:30pm - Writing Group with Ivy Page
All levels and styles are welcome; emphasis is currently on poetry and short-stories. Beginners are welcome. Preregistration is required.
Friday, February 26, 6pm - Full Moon Potluck, Snowshoe Walk & Open Mic
Bring a dish to share and be ready to eat, drink, and be merry under full moon glory. Combined with Snowshoe Walk at 7pm and Open Mic at 8pm. Free
Friday, March 5 - 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, March 7, 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.
Saturday, March 13, 2-4pm - Tree Pruning with Josh
Saturday, March 20, 10am-4pm - Wichland Woods All day Mushroom Inoculation
Dave Wichland from Wichland Woods Mushrooms will present how to grow mushrooms in logs. Go home with an inoculated log of your own. Preregistration required.
Saturday, March 20, 6-8pm - Equinox Saturday Soup
Sliding scale donation for all-you-should-eat organic farm soup. Combined this month with a Cooking with Regina Workshop 4-6pm and Open Trails from 10am-6pm.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Yoga with Sarah Hall

Register now for 2010 New Hampshire Pro Theatre Auditions and Job Fair
Saturday, February 20
Plymouth State University's Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth
oz.plymouth.edu/~mkizer/NHPTA/
New Hampshire students and adult residents with dreams of working in theatre-on stage, backstage or in a business capacity-are encouraged to register for the 2010 New Hampshire Professional Theatre Association Auditions and Job Fair. The Auditions and Job Fair, now its third year, gives participants the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than a dozen of the state's professional theatres that are seeking cast members and staff for the 2010 summer and fall seasons. The Auditions and Job Fair is open to New Hampshire college and university students as well as to NH residents enrolled in higher education out of state. Adult NH residents interested in working backstage or in marketing, administrative or box office capacities, or who would like to audition for onstage roles, may also participate. Preregistration is required. To register, and to learn more about the event, visit the website.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Programs & Events
Daily, through November 1, 9:30am-4:30pm (last admission 3:30pm)
23 Science Center Road, Holderness (603) 968-7194
www.nhnature.org
For a complete list of programs and for registration information, call or visit the website.
Saturdays, February 20 & March 13, 10am-12noon and Saturday, February 27, 1-3pm - Opening the Gates to Winter
What happens to the animals at the Science Center during the long, cold winter months? Come see the exhibit animals in all their winter glory. A staff naturalist will guide a walk on the Gephart Exhibit Trail and discuss the many ways the animals are well-adapted for life here in New Hampshire. Be ready to snowshoe (conditions permitting).
The Science Center is offering 2 home school programs this winter on the second Thursday of each month: "Be a Scientist" for ages 7-10 and "Using our Five Senses" for ages 4-6.

The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performing Arts Center
39 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 968-9330
www.thecman.com/special-events/
A vintage movie house newly revitalized to bring movies back to Main Street and provide a performing arts venue for the region. Playing independent, classic and first-run movies and hosting area theatrical groups for live performances.
Tuesday, February 23 - Special Screening of the film Fresh
Local, seasonal dinner to be served at 5:30pm, film at 7pm. Panel Discussion with Mellissa Greenwalt-Yelle of LFP, Josh Trought from D Acres, Rep. Suzanne Smith, Hebron-Plymouth (NH House Agriculture Committee and a nutritionist) and Chris and Bruce Balch from Bunten Farmhouse Kitchen in Orford. Co-sponsored by Plymouth Area Democrats and Local Foods Plymouth.

Happenings at the Ashland Town Library
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-2pm
41 Main Street & Route 132, Ashland
www.ashlandtownlibrary.org
Thursday, February 25, 7pm - Sleepy Story Time
Thursdays, 6-7pm - Knitting

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, March 1, 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, March 3, 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 and 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

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 at the Silver Center through February 26 - 30th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit
Wednesday, March 3, 4-6pm - Opening Reception: Protecting the Forest: The Weeks Act of 1911
Two Centuries of Tourism in the White Mountains: A Region Comes Full Circle. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu. Exhibiting at the Silver Center March 3-April 11.

White Mountain Study Group
Monday, March 8, 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 bigrock86@gmail.com. Also, Suzanne Schwartz at (603) 726-3874 or suzmassage@gmail.com.

Friends of the Arts Annual Auction & Dinner: Where's Forsyth
Saturday, March 20, 5:30pm
Common Man Inn
Plymouth
www.friends-of-the-arts.org
Ticket and table reservations are available by calling the Friends of the Arts office at (603) 536-1182 or by email. Currently, artwork, goods, services, trips, gift certificates and other unique items are being sought for the auction. Proceeds from this event support FOA in providing affordable art education programs to kids and schools throughout Central NH.

Register Now for Project Archaeology Teacher Workshop
Deadline: March 20
White Mountain National Forest Headquarters
Campton (603) 271-6568 (information)
www.nh.gov/nhdhr/programs/project_archaeology.html
Presented by Sheila Charles, Archaeologist & Educator, and Tanya Krajcik, Archaeologist for the NH Division of Historical Resources, a teacher workshop for 3rd-8th grade level on Friday, April 9, 9am-4pm. Preregistration required. Presented by the NH Division of Historical Resources, NH State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program & White Mountain National Forest

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.

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, often with the artists present demonstrating their craft. Also, visit the monthly learning display in the Education Corner, followed during the month with free workshops related to the exhibit.
Small Works Show, filled with new, affordable works, runs until June, with new additions made regularly to the exhibit.

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 Café - 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

Sandwich Historical Society
By appointment
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

Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
By chance or appointment
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.

Open Stage in West Campton
Sundays, 7pm
Sunset Grill
Corner of Routes 49 & 3, West Campton (603) 726-3108
Anyone interested is invited to share their talent at this open mic.

Jazz Plus Brunch
Sundays, 11am-2pm
Homestead Restaurant
1567 Summer Street, Bristol (603) 744-2022
www.homesteadnh.com
Duke Snyder and Chuck Beever create a lively foreground in which to enjoy Sunday Brunch.

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-mâché 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: info@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org

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