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Late Spring - Issue 105

May 26-June 22, 2011

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	Alliance News & Partner Programs Colebrook Area Lancaster/Whitefield Area Berlin/Gorham Area Mount Washington Valley Littleton Area Lincoln/Woodstock Area Haverhill Area Plymouth Area

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Weeks Centennial and Traditional Arts: Calling Artists, Partners and Volunteers! We're looking for artists, organizations, businesses and volunteers interested in participating in the White Mountains Cultural Festival: Eight Days of Weeks this August. Festival dates and locations: August 6 & 7 Plymouth to Lincoln; August 13 & 14 Bethlehem-Franconia-Littleton region; August 20 & 21 Mt. Washington Valley; August 27 & 28 Gorham-Berlin region. We are also working to identify traditional artists and craftspeople around the region. Contact Weeks coordinator and community folklorist Deb Cottrell at weeks@aannh.org or (603) 323-8050, if you would like more information, would like to participate, or have suggestions for traditional artists to be interviewed. For additional details, visit our website or www.weekslegacy.org.

Share Your Nonprofit's Story on the Radio! The NH Charitable Foundation and NH Public Radio produce Giving Matters, a radio series airing Saturday mornings at 8:35, demonstrating the positive impacts of nonprofit organizations. These radio spots are designed to create a positive face for the sector as a whole, and to give people a reason to care about nonprofits and their work in New Hampshire. For an application click here by June 3.

A Strategic Approach to Grants: Mary Ellen Jackson, Executive Director, NH Center for Nonprofits, who has written more than 300 grant proposals, will provide insights into the best use of grant funds and the NH and national grant environment. Tuesday, June 7, 2-5pm, Littleton Community Center. Register online at the NH Center for Nonprofits' website.

Arts, Culture & the Law Conference: Designed for members of the arts and culture industry -- businesses large and small (including individuals), not-for-profits, municipal organizations and others -- as well as legal professionals interested in cultural issues. June 24, 9am-4pm, UNH School of Law Concord, Register online at the NH Center for Nonprofits' website.

Planned Giving 101: The Council on Fundraising (CONFR) presents this workshop on starting a planned giving program. Family Resource Center, Gorham, from 8:45am-12noon on Thursday, June 2. Register here.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country The grass is green, the lilacs are getting ready to bloom, and the sun is definitely feeling warmer. Between gardening and the end of the school year, there's plenty to do, but don't forget to add some arts events to your calendar. Bulletin instructions: If this e-bulletin comes through for you as one long text message, click on the Arts Alliance website at www.aannh.org for the user-friendly version. Choose "Join our e-list" in the left-hand column, then enter your email address. You will receive an email from the Arts Alliance. Click to update your Profile. At the bottom of the Profile page, select HTML format. Save your changes. That should solve the problem and allow you to view the bulletin more easily. The bulletin, for you and your guests, is arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. Please be sure to confirm details and hours prior to attending events or visiting sites. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographic areas of interest. You can view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details; a link is available in the Quick Links section. Please note that Arts Alliance member organizations are indicated with our member icon and a live link to their websites. We appreciate our members, and encourage you to attend their events. If your organization is presenting a cultural event, email details to us as early as possible at events@aannh.org and we'll include it in our online calendar and our email bulletins. You can simply add events@aannh.org to your press list. Please take the time to review your listing, both in the bulletin and the online calendar, and forward corrections to events@aannh.org. You can find the schedule for deadlines for bulletins at http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dfn3jwsj_9dbbxzpgg. The submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering June 23-July 13, is June 14.

Alliance News & Partner Programs

"Forest Songs and Stories" Tonight in Colebrook: Families with young children are invited to join Deborah Stuart and Will Cabell this evening at 6pm at Ricker's Kiddie Korner, 68 Parsons Street, Colebrook, for a free participatory program of songs and stories celebrating the forests and animals of northern New Hampshire. There will be lots of chances to sing along and play small folk instruments. The program is part of our Weeks celebration and our Arts in Early Learning Project, a partnership between the Arts Alliance and VSA New Hampshire, with funding from VSA, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. For more information about the program, call the Alliance at (603) 323-7302. White Mountain National Forest Artist-in-Residence Program: In celebration of the Weeks Act Centennial, the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) and the Arts Alliance are partnering to offer the first-ever WMNF Artist-in-Residence program, and seeking applications from interested artists in all media. The deadline for applications is June 6. The WMNF Artist-in-Residence program offers professional and emerging artists from around the country -- visual and performing artists, craftspeople, writers, composers, eco artists and media artists -- an opportunity to pursue their particular art form while being inspired by the surrounding forest and, on several occasions, sharing their work and their artistic process with members of the public. The goal of the residency program is to use art and creative expression to explore the many ways in which people relate to forests in general, and to the WMNF in particular. Find more information and an application for the program here or contact the Arts Alliance at Frumie@aannh.org or 323-7302. Please spread the word to artists and teaching artists! "Beyond the Notches" Celebrates Local Authors: Join one of these upcoming celebrations of the publication of Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire's North Country, an anthology of essays featuring North Country writers. Meet the authors, editors and the cover artist, Amy Delventhal, and enjoy music by North Country fiddler Patrick Ross. Free and open to the public, these informal events are presented by the Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place & Culture in collaboration with local libraries, and in cooperation with the Arts Alliance and the Weeks Act Centennial. The programs are funded in part by the NH State Council on the Arts. For more information, contact Kay Morgan, (603) 868-2485 or morgan.katherin@comcast.net. *June 4, 1-3pm:* on the lawn at the Littleton Community Center (in the annex in case of rain), 120 Main Street, Littleton. *June 11, 1-3pm:* on the lawn at the Conway Public Library (inside in case of rain), 1634 E. Main Street, Center Conway. June 18, 1-3pm: on the lawn at the Colebrook Public Library (inside in case of rain), 16 Bridge Street, Colebrook. On *June 19, 3:30-5pm, as part of the Lupine Festival, the Frost Place will host a reading by Franconia area authors featured in the anthology, in the Holt Barn, 158 Ridge Road, Franconia. NFHP Cultural Fair in Berlin: The Arts Alliance is pleased to be a cooperating partner in the Northern Forest Heritage Park's annual Cultural Festival Saturday, June 4, from 11am to 4:30pm in Berlin. There's no admission fee -- come and enjoy delicious food and great music. For details, go to our Berlin section below.. Stewartstown Family Program June 6: Families are invited to a free, fun and informal program with artist-in-residence Marek Bennett, who will lead a hands-on exploration of the natural world, with plenty of old and new songs about plants and animals, new cartoons in real live draw-along action, plus stories and some take-home comics from our Weeks Act Centennial comics project. Marek, who is both a cartoonist and a musician, will be spending two days at the school working with K-8 students on nature-related comics projects. Data Needed for the Arts & Economic Prosperity Study:* The Arts Alliance is joining the NH State Council on the Arts and other cultural leaders around the state in collecting data for Arts & Economic Prosperity IV -- a survey to measure the economic impact of the arts and culture in our state and our region. The data collected will help us understand the impact of the cultural industry of northern New Hampshire and generate significant statewide and local visibility for our sector. The study is being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts. Eligible organizations include cultural nonprofits and other organizations that provide arts activities and programming (libraries, churches, community centers, etc.). We have sent invitations to more than 120 organizations throughout the region; if your organization would like to participate but has not received an invitation, please email us at info@aannh.org or call us at 323-7302. "Caravanserai: A place where cultures meet": The Arts Alliance is pleased to announce our selection as one of five arts organizations nationwide chosen to participate in Caravanserai: A place where cultures meet. This groundbreaking program, funded by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, aims to establish greater understanding between American and Muslim societies by showcasing the diversity of contemporary Islamic societies through their art and culture. Beginning in October 2011, we will host three arts residency experiences in communities throughout northern New Hampshire, including two week-long musical residency tours featuring outstanding traditional and contemporary Pakistani performing arts ensembles, and a three-day residency with a Pakistani filmmaker. Residency activities will include educational workshops, lecture demonstrations and screenings in schools, universities and community settings; jam sessions with local artists; reading circles at local libraries; receptions and discussions at community sites; and public performances. Organizations or businesses that would like to sponsor or host a program or provide lodging or hospitality for the visiting artists (starting with 13 in the October tour!) or anyone who would like additional information can contact us at info@aannh.org or 323-7302. Individual volunteers will also be needed. For additional details, click here.

Colebrook Area

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 Thursdays, through May 26, 5:30-7pm - Teen Time Library devoted just to grades 7-12. Use the computers, play games, check out books, do homework Thursday, June 9, 6:30pm - Book Discussion Group The discussion is open to all who have read the book. All are free to join or email their thoughts about the book. Meets every second Thursday of the month. No cost for the program; books available at the Library. Saturday, June 18, 1-3pm - Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in NH's North Country Celebration of local authors. Meet the authors, the cover artist, Amy Delventhal, and enjoy music by North Country fiddler Patrick Ross. Free and open to the public. Funded in part by the NH State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Presented in collaboration with the Arts Alliance of Northern NH, which is working with partners throughout the state on events celebrating the Weeks Act Centennial. Held in the annex in case of rain. For more information, contact Kay Morgan at (603) 868-2485 or morgan.katherin@comcast.net. Wednesdays, 10am - Storytime & Crafts Wednesdays, 3-4pm - Lego Club Wednesdays, 5pm - Movie Night Entertainment in The Tavern at The Balsams Nightly, starting Friday, May 27, 9pm The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel 1000 Cold Spring Road, Dixville Notch (800) 255-0600 www.thebalsams.com Jim Conners, music director, will entertain with a variety of music, in addition to Greg Goodwin behind the keys of the piano. 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. The fundraising CD, titled The Fireside Fiddlers, Volume 1: Common Fiddle Tunes of Coos County New Hampshire, is available, the sales of which will benefit the new Tillotson Center for performing, visual and heritage arts now being built in Colebrook. Exhibiting through June 3 - Student Exhibition Great local art at the Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery, featuring Colebrook, Canaan and Pittsburg Schools Saturday, June 4, 10am-5pm - Artisan Spotlight: Needle Felting by Lana Gilcris These events showcase a particular artisan's talent and allow the public to view and purchase the items while being able to interact one-on-one with the artisan. Refreshments and a raffle drawing gift. A Free, Fun Family Nature Romp Monday, June 6, 6:30pm Stewartstown Community School 60 School Street, West Stewartstown (603) 246-7082 www.aannh.org Families are invited to a free, fun and informal program with artist-in-residence Marek Bennett, who will lead them in a hands-on exploration of the natural world, with plenty of old and new songs about plants and animals, new cartoons in real live draw-along action, plus stories and some take-home comics from our Weeks Act Centennial comics project. Marek, who is the official Weeks Act Centennial comics artist and also a musician, will be spending two days at the school working with K-8 students on nature-related comics projects. 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. Various workshops offered every month - check website or call for details. Please visit www.ArtSpider.net to view a promotional video relating to CRAG. Artist of the Month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Coos County Nursing Hospital (CCNH) - Rick Tillotson, Jr. is the artist of the month at UCVH and JoAnn Boydson is the artist of the month at CCNH. Molly Campbell is the artist of the month at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center. CRAG members also exhibit at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. Currently on exhibit, through June 3: Student Exhibition, featuring Colebrook, Canaan and Pittsburg Schools. Friday, June 16, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items to be discussed include exhibits and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month (usually) at the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, VT. Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents... Various locations (603) 237-5500 www.gnwca.org Funds raised by the concert help the GNWCA continue its ongoing mission of bringing the arts to the Great North Woods. For more information on the GNWCA, as well as a schedule of upcoming concerts, contact Charlie Jordan at (603) 246-8998 or (603) 237-9302. Friday, June 10, 7pm - GNWCA Open Mic Series An opportunity for anyone with talent to have an audience and share his or her abilities, whether it be singing, playing an instrument, reading a poem or whatever. Just show up and sign up that night. Participants can bring their voice, their instrument and their family and friends to the Blodgett Museum (in Stratford Hollow) for a fun night. Come perform or just to be part of the audience. An admission fee is suggested for nonparticipants; performers are admitted for free. Beverages and goodies will be available. Funds raised go to support bringing the arts to the North Country. For more information, call GNWCA Open Mics Chair Susan Zizza at 237-5517 or GNWCA President Charlie Jordan. Cohos Historical Society Marion Blodgett Museum & Programs Hours by appointment Marion Blodgett Museum (in the former Methodist Church) 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. Friday, June 10, 7pm - GNWCA Open Mic Series See description under Great North Woods Committee for the Arts listing GrayMist Fiddle Fest Seeks Vendors Sunday, June 26, 12noon GrayMist Farm (Nancy & Gordon Gray's pasture) 317 Brown Road, Groveton www.graymistfiddlefest.com The Stark Fiddlers Contest is now the GrayMist Fiddle Fest. Although no longer a fiddle contest, the GrayMist Fiddle Fest will be centered on a day of traditional music-including bluegrass, Celtic, old-timey and more, mostly relying on acoustic instruments. Besides 12 Fiddlers, other local bands, including Patrick Ross and Hot Flannel playing lively uptempo bluegrass, and the regional Celtic ensemble Isley Mist Ceili, are already on the roster. Musicians will be refunded their admission fee if they perform on stage - preregistration requested by June 15. Food and craft vendors are also planned for the event. And families are welcome to pack a picnic lunch, bring along their lawn chair or a blanket and umbrella. Contact Nancy Gray at (603) 636-1896 and graymist.gn@gmail.com, or Samantha Gray Young at (603) 237-5551 x1330, or by email at syoung@firstcolebrookbank.com for information or to register as a vendor. GREAT, the Groveton Regional Economic Action Team, is partnering to present the festival. Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am Errol Town Hall (first 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. Colebrook Area Historical Society Displays & Programs By appointment 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall 17 Bridge Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4470 www.colebrookhistoricalsociety.org Maps, photographs, manuscripts, court records, business and 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. Alice M. Ward Memorial Library & Canaan Historical Society Monday-Thursday, 12noon-5pm; Friday, 12noon-4pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm 27 Park Street, Canaan, VT (802) 266-7135 www.aliceward.org 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 by contacting the museum's curator, Joan Cowan, at 266-7766 or canaanhistorical1791@yahoo.com, as is assistance for individuals interested in doing genealogical research.

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

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, May 25, 6:30pm - Garden Club Wednesday, June 16, 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. Ages: birth-3 years. Wednesdays, 3-4pm - LEGO Club - No age limit or restriction; kids should bring their imaginations. Wednesdays, 7pm - Knitters Group Thursdays, 9am - Adult Learner Services Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour and activities for ages 3-5 years Fridays, 3-4pm - Game Day Come and learn a new game or play an old favorite All ages welcome. Sign up in advance. Fridays, 7pm - Astrology 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 and contemporary crafts of northern NH and VT artists, and classes to capture the creative spirit. Check the website for a complete listing of classes and workshops. Preregistration required - at least a week ahead is preferred. Create it Today! - Introductory classes offer a chance to sample a skill, complete a new craft, or take home a finished piece of creativity. Families, girlfriend groups, visitors to the North Country, etc. may want to join a group or set up their own creative gathering. Check website for a list of suggestions. Thursdays, May 26 and June 9 & 23, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursdays Bring an art/craft for help & hope. Second and fourth Thursdays each month. Friday, June 3, 5-7pm - First Friday Reception Featuring individual artist or artist groups. Light refreshments & usually live music. Call for show focus. First Friday of each month. Sunday, June 5, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month (call to confirm). Wednesday, June 8, 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 and lots of encouragement. Homework required. Second Wednesdays, February though November. Thursday, June 16, 6:30-8:30pm - Sewing Techniques A how-to class that will focus on those skills one just never got around to learning. To include couching with ribbons and yarns, pintucks, Madeira appliqué, zippers, buttonholes. One session each month, on the third Thursday. Monday, June 20, 9-11am - Open Basket Networking Group Bring basket ideas. Need to have intermediate skills and be able to prepare reed. Receive and/or offer help & hope. Usually 3rd Mondays; call to confirm. Call if Interested for Mondays, 6-8pm - *Drawing* (review & expand beginner skills) Thursdays, by appointment, 6-8pm - *Knitting & Crochet* Basic stitches, simple to complex. Learn basics or work through a problem with one's own project. By appointment - *Beginner Basket* and *Chair Caning* *Open Pottery Studio* - Once familiar with classroom routines, students are welcome to use the equipment, by appointment. Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs Thursdays, 7pm (unless otherwise noted) Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004 www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/WeekSummerPrograms_2011.pdf Come early and bring a picnic supper, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Attendance is free and the public is invited to all programs. Call to confirm dates and topics. Sunday, June 5, 1-4pm - Wildflower Walk Meet at Park Entrance Main Gate, guided by Brett Engstrom June 23 - Logging Railroads of the North Country, with Bill Gove Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs Call for museum days & hours 900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-4372 www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/jefferson.php Collection is housed in an 1868 church on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. Permanent exhibits include early life in Jefferson, the life of Thaddeus Lowe, the Cherry Mountain Slide, and the Waumbek Hotel photographs and memorabilia. Meets ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at 7pm - May through October meetings held at the Museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome. Tuesday, June 21, 7pm - Old Time Rules Will Prevail: The Fiddle Contest in New Hampshire and New England Fiddle contests evolved from being endurance fiddling events to playing a set number of tunes judged by certain specific criteria. Whether large or small, fiddle contests tried to show who was the "best," as well as preserve old-time fiddling, and raise money for local organizations. In recent years, the fiddle contest has declined significantly in New Hampshire and Vermont due to cultural changes and financial viability. The greatest legacies of the fiddle contests were recordings made at live competitions. A sampling of these tunes is played during the presentation, as well as some live fiddling by the presenter Adam Boyce. Held at Jefferson Town Hall, Route 2, Jefferson. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Contact: Winifred Ward Happenings at The Omni Mount Washington Resort Listed events are open to the public - call for details & to confirm The Omni Mount Washington Resort Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8989 or (800) 314-1752 www.omnimountwashingtonresort.com Daily, 10am & 3pm - Historic Hotel Tour Learn about the fascinating history of The Omni Mount Washington Resort. Meet at the Grandfather Clock in the Great Hall. Complimentary. Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment Live Weekly Irish Music at Lancaster Pub Fridays, 7-10pm JL Sullivan's Irish Pub 200 Portland Street/Route 2 (at the Cabbot), Lancaster (603) 788-3365 www.jlsullivansirishpub.org Live Irish sessions with fiddler Patrick Ross and friends 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.

Berlin/Gorham Area

Northern Forest Heritage Park Call for hours 942 & 961 Main Street (Route 16), Berlin (603) 752-7202 www.northernforestheritage.org Featuring a three-acre site with waterfront access and walkways, a full-size circa-1900 replica logging camp, interactive exhibits and the Brown Company House Museum, built in 1853 by the H.W. Winslow Company as a boarding house for its saw mill employees. Self-guided Logging Camp Tours. NFHP offers group charter rates for boat tours and Logging Camp/Museum tours. Volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are available for various functions, whether it be a wedding, bridal/baby shower, birthday party, retirement party, company picnic or whatever-you-can-imagine party. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are open year round. Call to reserve. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm and Saturdays (in-season) from 10am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Tuesday-Saturday, Memorial Day weekend-October, 2pm - Boat Tours will start, water flow permitting. The boats leave from the docks at the Park. The tours generally last 90 minutes. On the journey, enjoy a narrated tour educating passengers about the significance of the river, past and present, and its rich local history. Guests may bring food, snacks & beverages aboard Charter Boat Tours. Call to reserve. Saturday, June 4, 11am-4:30pm - Cultural Heritage Festival A full day of festivities for all ages. Canadian, German, Irish, Italian, Native American, Norwegian, Russian and Scandinavian decedents will not want to miss this festival. The festival is centered on cultural foods, andchefs of local restaurants along with local volunteers will prepare foods from all of the various cultures, in addition to the traditional American BBQ station. There will be plenty of entertainment, featuring Patrick Ross, well known fiddler of Northern NH, and Tim Dion, popular Berlin guitarist. Vendors will be in the Logging Camp area, in an attempt to replicate the old "Village Square" atmosphere. Horse and wagon rides will load and unload passengers in the Village Square. Artisan & crafts vendor offerings include hand-crafted dolls, goat milk soap, hand-embroidered crib and sofa quilts, pet shampoo, scentsy candles, handmade sweaters & crafts, Wabanaki-style beadwork, specialty knives, mittens, hats & scarves handcrafted from hand-spun wool. Also the Berlin-Coos Historical Society, with historical displays; Monadnock Institute of Nature, with their newest book Beyond the Notches; Stories of Place in New Hampshire's North Country; New England writers with their children's & adults' books, farmers market, animals and early 1900s children's games, featuring log rolling and fishing contests, arts & crafts and face painting. Sons of Norway, Maine Nordmenn chapter will be on hand, many dressed in Viking attire, with Rosemaling and Viking wood carving demonstrations. Discounted Androscoggin River Boat tours will operate from 11am to 4pm. Free admission to the park (does not include food). Check out www.facebook.com/nfheritagepark for current news on the Festival. Presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance of Northern NH. Saturday, June 18 - 4th Annual River Day & Wingzilla Festival A day of celebrating the Androscoggin River. There will be a parade of boats, or anything that floats, where all are invited to show their ingenious floating creations and parade down the river. Free River Boat rides for children 11 and under from 10am to 4pm (accompanied by a paying adult); discounted River Boat Tours all day. There will be seminars, workshops and aquatic displays, in addition to children's activities including games, petting farm, crafts, log rolling & fishing contests and face painting. Ice cream, cotton candy, fried dough and French fries will be served all day. In conjunction with River Day, WINGZILLA is an all-day fun occasion, presented in collaboration with the Berlin NH Fire Fighters Association. Wingzilla is a Barbeque Chicken Wing Cook-Off Competition and "Luck of the Draw" Horse Shoe Tournament. Cash prizes awarded to the winners of both competitions. There will be a Beer Tent all day. Spectator admission is free until 5pm. The Block Party continues with music provided by a local band, Plan B, which will play from 5:30-10pm. Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings Saturdays, 8pm (unless noted otherwise) Joe Dodge Lodge & Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x8119 www.outdoors.org/lodging/whitemountains/pinkham/index.cfm May 28 - The Ticks and Lyme Disease Alan Stearne will cover all the tick species that are vectors of the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, share facts and dispel myths of Lyme disease, and the safe and proper way to remove a tick. The program includes actual specimens and a question and answer session after the presentation. Sunday, May 29 - Tales from the Trail Approximately 2,000 people a year attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, only 10% who start make it the whole way. Join AMC Volunteer Pete Lane for a presentation on his 2001-2002 Appalachian Trail hike. June 4 - Saving the Mountains: NH & the Creation of the National Forest This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Act, the law that created the eastern national forests. New Hampshire's White Mountains played a leading role in events leading to the act. The program shows the impact that tourism, transportation, and industry (especially logging) had on the forests of the White Mountains. Where mountains and forests met, tourist, timber, hotel, railroad, mining, textile, and agricultural groups competed to have the land meet their needs. The 1911 Weeks Act created a truly national forest system, authorizing the federal government to purchase and maintain land in the eastern U.S. as national forests. For more information www.weekslegacy.org. A NH Humanities program, presented by Marcia Schmidt Blaine, PSU Department of History & Philosophy. All programs are free and open to the public. Call for more information or to make a reservation. White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and Events Monday-Saturday, 7am-4pm and Sunday, 8am-3pm 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/ White Mountain Cafe Spring Skiing Contest Headed up to Tucks to bask in the sun and carve a few turns in corn snow on steep slopes? Or, maybe, someplace more adventurous, like Great Gulf, Oakes, Gulf or Slides? Everyone is invited to snap a photo of themselves or a friend skiing in a White Mountain Cafe shirt, and post it the wall on the White Mountain Cafe Facebook Page, or email it to info@whitemountaincafe.com. All the photos will be shared in an album on Facebook for voting, and the photo with the most "likes" will be the winner. This spring's winner will receive a free lunch for two, and will be featured in the cafe newsletter. The deadline is June 1. Monday, June 6, 7pm - Writers' Night Out A free first-Monday-of-the-month gathering of writers in a social setting. Writers discuss what they are working on, what's new in the publishing world, books they have read, and more. No need to RSVP, just stop by. One does not need to be a member of the NH Writers' Project to attend. For more information, call George Geers at (603) 785-4811. www.nhwritersproject.org Friday, June 10 - North Country climbers Sasha & Erik Eisele, and author, climber & geologist Sarah Garlick present remarkable images of climbing in New Hampshire's North Country and around the world. Erik and Sasha will feature videos of some hidden climbing gems right here in Coos County-- while Sarah will share images from around the US, then from Greenland to Jordan. It's free, but donations will be accepted for the Kismet Rock Foundation, a unique non-profit started by area climbers, which gets kids out of the city and gives them a chance to experience the challenge and thrill of climbing. Council on Fundraising Workshop: Where There's a Will, There's a Way! Thursday, June 2, 8:30-12noon Family Resource Center 123 Main Street, Gorham (603) 869-9736 www.frcberlin-gorham.org A Planned Giving program is essential to the long-term sustainability of an organization. Learn about bequests, why they are the key to success, and the nuts and bolts of what a board needs to know to implement a Planned Giving program today. This workshop will explain: Why an estate plan is important; The benefits to both the donor and the organization; How to identify the best prospects; How to market the program; The policies and procedures that need to be in place;The importance of stewardship and ongoing cultivation; How Leave a Legacy® can be helpful to the organization. There will also be an overview of other planned giving instruments and how and when to choose and use them - in simple-to-understand language. These include: life insurance; gifts of tangible assets; gifts of real estate; charitable gift annuity; pooled income funds; charitable remainder trusts; charitable lead trusts; and donor-advised funds. www.confr.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Planned-Giving-Description-6-02-11.pdf Annual Drive-In to the '50s Street Fair Thursday, June 2, 5-8pm Downtown Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-6246 www.berlinmainstreet.org The time is coming to rev those engines and cruise down to Main Street. Gorgeous classic cars will line the streets and music will be heard throughout downtown. Downtown festivities will include great local food, incredible music, Bobo the clown, and awe inspiring classic cars from all over New England. Prizes will be awarded for best vehicles in several categories at 8pm. Sponsored by Pat's Auto Sales and the Berlin Main Street Program. NH-PTAP Training Event Friday, June 3, 9-11:30am White Mountains Community College, Fortier Library 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (800) 445-4525 or (603) 752-1113 For more information, contact kathy.frenette@dred.state.nh.us A training event on how to do business with the Federal government. To register for this event, everyone is asked to contact Tamara Allen at WMCC at 752-1113 x3062 or by email at taallen@ccsnh.edu Artist-in-Residence Search Monday, June 6 Throughout the North Country www.aannh.org In celebration of the Weeks Act Centennial, the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) is partnering with the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire to offer its first-ever Artist-in-Residence program, and is seeking applications from interested artists in all media. The deadline for applications is June 6. The WMNF Artist-in-Residence program offers professional and emerging artists from around the country - visual and performing artists, craftspeople, writers, composers, eco artists and media artists - an opportunity to pursue their particular art form while being inspired by the surrounding forest and, on several occasions, sharing their work and their artistic process with members of the public. The goal of the residency program is to use art and creative expression to explore the many ways in which people relate to forests in general, and to the WMNF in particular. Find more information and an application for the program on the website, or contact the Arts Alliance at Frumie@aannh.org, (603) 323-7302. Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings Monday, June 6, 7pm and Saturday, June 11, 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. St. Kieran Center for the Arts Programs Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm 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 selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and local cultural heritage. Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours, an hour before all performing arts programs, and by special arrangement. There is no admission fee but donations to support the exhibit series are most welcome and greatly appreciated. Ongoing - Scrapbook Exhibition: History & Vision Exhibiting until August 30 - Lloyd's Journey Photography: Treasures Found in Nature The exhibition features a selection of new works by Lloyd Alexander, a prolific and devoted Maine-based nature photographer, including over 24 beautiful and diverse photographs of birds and animals in their natural environment, along with landscape vistas celebrating the North Country. 2011 Performing Arts Series full series memberships are now on sale. Thursday, June 9, 7pm - Maine Humorist & Storyteller Tim Sample Monday, June 20, 7pm - Lennie Gallant, Top PEI Acadian Touring Band Climb to the Clouds Vintage Car Weekend Wednesday-Sunday, June 22-26 Mt. Washington Auto Road Pinkham Notch, Gorham (603) 466-3988 www.climbtotheclouds.com Enjoy the Climb to the Clouds Vintage Car Weekend two-day event featuring... Vintage Car Race up the Mt. Washington Auto Road Vehicles from the 100-year history of the Climb to the Clouds Hillclimb are expected to participate. Vintage Car Exhibition - More than 100 cars manufactured up to 1970 are expected for viewing Vintage Car Driving Tours - Driving tours of the White Mountains will be featured Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Call or email in advance for schedule 25 Railroad Street (behind town park), Gorham (603) 466-5338 www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/gorhamhist.php First known as Shelburne Addition, the town was later named Gorham. Explore the rich history of the town, the area and the railroad through artifacts, photographs, railroad exhibits and equipment and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad and Railroadania steam era exhibits in boxcars. Most of the museum and several box cars are handicapped accessible. Those who would like more information, or who wish to make sure that the museum is open can contact Reuben Rajala at 466-5521 (home) or email the Society. 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. For more information, directions or a ride, call 466-9491 or 466-2196. Music in the Great North Woods Venues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph (603) 466-2865 or 326-3242 (information) www.MusicGNW.org Music in the Great North Woods announces a full season of concerts for 2011. The non-profit organization sponsors a Master Organ Recital series and the Big Moose Bach Fest, with visiting musicians of international stature. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information. Events are open to the public, with donations benefiting the entire series of concerts sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods. Sundays, 9pm (beginning May 1, 8pm) - Compline A sung service of chant, with candlelight and incense, consisting of psalms, short passages from scripture, a hymn, a canticle, collects and prayers. Open for anyone who wishes to attend, to meditate, to observe, to contemplate in the quiet, and to receive a blessing for a peaceful and restful night. All are welcome to participate. Held at St. Barnabas Episcopal, Berlin. 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.berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org The Moffett House Museum presents exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. The museum is highlighting its collection of military memorabilia. Available for sale: A Postcard History of Berlin Reading Room is available for perusing through high school yearbooks or doing research in the many Brown Bulletins, city reports, antique ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available. Theatre North Bingo Night Fridays, 5:30pm St. Anne's Hall (behind St. Anne's Church) Berlin (603) 723-1004 www.theatrenorthnh.org WREN Technology Classes & Business Planning Program 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Thursdays & Fridays, by appointment - Computer and Web Tutorials with Laura Jamison When it comes to computers, everyone is at their own learning level, with personal questions about programs and a unique set of needs. Get one-on-one attention and learn the basics and beyond in topics such as getting started on Facebook, using Microsoft Publisher, or setting up an email account. Call (603) 723-1004 to set up an appointment. 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 Visit 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.

Lincoln/Woodstock Area

Waterville Valley Recreation Department Programs & Events 3 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695 www.watervillevalley.org Saturday, May 28, 8am - Casting for Kirby Fishing Derby at Corcoran's Pond Be sure to visit the Rey Center's Pond Life Exhibit while you try to catch KIRBY, the legendary un-catchable lunker of Corcoran Pond. 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 Exhibiting through May - Quiet Moments - Local photographer Leslie Inman The Friends are raffling off 4 tickets to the July 10th NASCAR race in Loudon. Tickets can be purchased at the Library. The drawing will be at the Plant Sale. The Library is currently seeking donations of plants and gardening tools/accessories for its upcoming Plant Sale, before May 27. The library is willing to help donors dig up their plants. For information, contact the Library, Roz Lowen at 745-3604, or www.friendsoflincolnlibrary.org. Thursday, May 26, 4pm & 7pm - Free Monthly Movie Night: Bicycle Thieves A foreign film from Italy with subtitles. Advance reservations are required; call to reserve a seat and find out what film will be shown. Fourth Thursday of the month. Saturday, May 28, 9am-2pm - Friends of Lincoln Library Spring Plant Sale Annuals, perennials, vegetables, houseplants, bird houses and much more. Profits benefit the Lincoln Public Library's Programs Thursdays, 1-1:30pm - *Preschool Storytime* Stories, fun and social interaction for the kids, parents and childcare givers. Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - *Cultured Purls Knitting Circle* All levels are welcome and instruction is available. Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Saturdays, 10am-5pm 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. Please preregister for events & workshops. Rey Center has numerous volunteer opportunities - please call for more information. Sign up Now for Summer Camps: July 5-9 - Family Camp; July 25-29, 9am-12noon - Young Artist Camp; August 1-5, 9am-12noon - Youth Eco-Art Camp Saturday, May 28 - Be sure to visit the Rey Center's Pond Life Exhibit at the Kirby Fishing Derby, at Corcoran's Pond. Saturday, May 28, 9-11pm - Astronomy & Stargazing Join a McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center educator to learn about current celestial events and objects in the night sky. The morning will begin with an indoor presentation and then, weather permitting, the group will head outside to set up telescopes to view stars, planets, galaxies and more. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Program held rain or starshine. Advance registration requested. Saturdays and Sunday, May 29, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio Hear stories read out loud, including the Curious George series and other Rey favorites such as Pretzel, Elizabite, Cicely G and more. Following story time, make Curious George and other seasonal crafts that children can take home. All ages welcome. Sunday, May 29, 6:30 - Art Gallery Opening Reception: Artists That Teach - Share the Passion Featuring an eclectic mix of media by area art instructors celebrating New Hampshire's pristine landscapes. The exhibit includes monotype prints and oils by Maryellen Sakura, oils by Nancy Griswold, acrylic, oils and pastels by DJ Geribo, blocktype prints by Annette Mitchell, and watercolors by Shirley Fitzgerald. Artists will be present to answer questions and refreshments will be served. A portion of proceeds from all art sales benefits the Rey Center's art and science education programs. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Exhibit on display May 27-June 25. Besides Saturdays, also open Sunday, May 29, 10am-5pm. Monday, May 30, 9am-3pm - Garden Volunteer Day Volunteer at the Curious George Cottage to help build the garden beds for the Mary Bierbrier Community Gardens and fill them with loam and compost. Lunch will be provided. Bring work gloves and a cordless drill if available. Groups are welcome. Call if planning to attend. Saturday, June 4, 9pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Join the center during the new moon for monthly stargazing nights. Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the NH Astronomical Society will be the guides. Drop by anytime; participants can stay for as little or as long as they like. Bundle up and bring binoculars if available. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Adults and families with youth ages 5+. Preregistration requested. Through June 15 - Discounted Tickets for Curious George Cottage Family Festival August 13 & 14, features: Banana Pancake Breakfast with Curious George, Live music by Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys, Live music: Rhythms & Songs of West Africa, BBQ lunch with Curious George & the Man with the Yellow Hat, Mad Science Show and Fun Station, "The Night Sky" planetarium shows, Community Eco-Art Project with artist Cynthia Robinson, Rocket launching, Traveling Barnyard, Children's games, Family nature discovery walk, StoryWalk featuring Elizabite by H.A. Rey, Curious George story time and cartoon viewing, Spaghetti Dinner with Curious George & the Man with the Yellow Hat Friday, starting June 17, 8am - Valley Bird Walks Bring binoculars for a wake-up stroll around the Valley. The group will take a different path each week and see how many species it can find. For adults & families with youth ages 14+. Saturdays, 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group Join this volunteer-led group to discuss poems, short stories and essays. Hors d'oeuvres are potluck; please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance. For adults. To register or for more information call or email programs@thereycenter.org. Lin-Wood Friends of Recreation Events & Programs Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm (office hours) Lin-Wood Recreation Department - Lincoln Town Office Building Lincoln (603) 745-8673 www.lincolnnh.org/government/recreation/ Saturday, May 28, 9am-4pm - Annual Memorial Day Yard Sale Help the Friends of Rec. The Recreation Department will pick up items in good condition that are no longer being used. Call today to arrange for a pick-up, or to deliver donated items. The Recreation Department reserves the right to refuse unusable items; no personal effects, please. Spaces are available for rent (vendors supply their own table). To reserve a space, for details, or to offer to help, please call Tara at the Recreation Department. Held at Lin-Wood School front field. Rain date: Sunday, May 29, 9am-4pm. North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre FlexPass Papermill Theatre at Governor's Lodge, Loon Mountain Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-6032 www.PapermillTheatre.org The North Country Center for the Arts' popular Flex Passes are now available. Flex Passes can be used for any 2011 Mainstage performance (excludes Opening Night performances). Flex Pass Special available through May 31. Mail: North Country Center for the Arts, PO Box 1060, 25 South Mountain Drive, Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251 Old Man Monument Dedication Ceremony and Profile Awards Sunday, June 12, 12noon Peabody Lodge At Cannon Mountain Franconia Notch State Park www.oldmanofthemountainlegacyfund.org The Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund will hold two Grand Events this year - A Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Profile Lake Viewing Area and the Eighth Annual Profile Awards at Peabody Lodge. The Monument Dedication Ceremonies begins at the Profile Viewing Area with fanfare and music that echoes throughout the Notch, color guard procession, remembrance ceremony conducted by veterans and protective services of 9/11, remarks from Commissioner George Bald, President Dick Hamilton, dedication of a monument to veterans and the future involvement of veterans in Legacy Fund activities. The highlight of the ceremony will be the unveiling of the new Monument to the Old Man of the Mountain with Legacy Fund board members and sculptor Ron Magers. The second ceremony, the Seventh Annual Profile Awards, will be held at the Peabody Lodge. The Profile Awards are given annually as a way to memorialize the Old Man. Annual winners are chosen for their contributions to the state in preserving New Hampshire's land, heritage, culture, resources, traditions and history. The afternoon includes all the ceremonies, presentations, silent auction, special entertainment, food and cash beverage bar. All is free and open to the public. Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment) In the Village Shops (near Fratello's) 26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm The Museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, hotels and inns, and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley mainly from the 1890s to the present. Visit the "satellite" museum. The owners of the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site) have given the Museum a storefront in the complex and there are numerous photos and early maps on display. Thursday, June 16, 7pm - An Evening of Adventure with Motorcycle Traveler Ben Slavin Over the course of 6 months, Ben Slavin rode his motorcycle 23,000 miles through 15 countries until he reached the southernmost city in the world - Ushuaia, Argentina. He documented the journey on his blog (www.AFewMoreMiles.com). Ben recently returned home from another 6 week ride south of the border, where he was filming an educational and inspirational how-to-guide for motorcycling in Mexico (www.MotorcycleMexico.com). Join Ben as he shares photos and stories from his amazing ride through Latin America. ZUMBA! Thursdays, 6pm Viaggio Spa & Health Club at the Mountain Club on Loon Lincoln (800) 229-7829 www.mtnclub.com/spa-and-health-club/viaggio-health-club/fitness-class-schedule/ Enjoy learning the dances & enjoy the music. Get a great aerobic workout, while having a great time. Live Entertainment Nightly at Indian Head Resort Indian Head Resort's Thunderbird Lounge 664 US Route 3, Lincoln (603) 745-8000 or (800) 343-8000 www.indianheadresort.com Most entertainment starts at 7:30pm; scheduled performers subject to change. Please call to confirm dates, time and entertainment. Live Entertainment at Woodstock Station Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm Woodstock Station Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Live performances throughout the year, with Karaoke on Tuesday nights (9pm) and Live Trivia on Wednesdays (7:30pm). 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 framed 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 Live entertainment Friday nights in the downstairs lounge Sundays & Fridays, 9pm - Karaoke Entertainment at the Jack O'Lantern Resort Route 3, Woodstock (603) 745-8121 or (800) 227-4454 www.jackolanternresort.com Karaoke on Fridays & live music on Saturdays, starting at 8pm both nights Moosilauke Public Library Events & Activities Town Office Building Lost River Road, Woodstock (603) 459-9971 or (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/ Thursdays, 6-8pm - Knitters Needed... Knitters can work on their own project or knit brightly colored winter caps for Native American school children. Cap patterns are provided. Thursdays, 4-9pm - *Family History Night* For those who've always wanted to trace their family history, but didn't know where to begin, and for anyone who has started a genealogy of their family but reached a dead end here and there. Come on in for help. Saturdays, 10am - *Story and Craft* (all ages welcome) 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.

Haverhill Area

New Hampshire's Grange Movement: Its Rise, Triumphs and Decline Wednesday, May 25, 7pm Old Church Building 131 Route 10, Piermont The development of the Grange movement in New Hampshire in the 1880s and 1890s was aided greatly by people's hunger for a new vehicle to draw communities together for social interaction, entertainment and mutual support. As the Grange rapidly established chapters throughout the state its influence in public affairs expanded greatly as well, such that by 1910 it had become a major force in policymaking in Concord, while many of its members had risen to important leadership positions, including that of governor. The Grange brought an agenda that aligned closely with the Progressive wave that swept New Hampshire politics in the early 20th century and many of the initiatives it advocated became law, placing the state at the leading edge in a number of areas of reform. This lecture will address the rise, the triumphs and the eventual decline of the Grange movement in New Hampshire. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Margaret Ladd, (603) 272-4967 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 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 Connecticut River Byways Visitor Center also offers gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards and T-shirts. Friday, June 3, 7pm - The Pine Hill Singers On Stage: Favorite melodies from Broadway, movies and light opera. Admission by donation. Tuesdays, June 7-28, 1-3pm - Watercolor Class: Painting Floral Still Life Participants will learn a variety of techniques to paint with watercolors effectively and create original works of art with Artist Kristine Lingle. All levels are welcome. Materials will be provided for the first class, at which time the instructor will advise students on supplies to purchase. Class size is limited to 10. To register, call or email Alumni Hall. Tuesdays, June 7-28, 5:30-7:30pm - Watercolor Class: Landscapes Participants will learn a variety of techniques to paint with watercolors effectively and create original works of art with Artist Kristine Lingle. All levels are welcome. Materials will be provided for the first class, at which time the instructor will advise students on supplies to purchase. Class size is limited to 10. To register, call or email Alumni Hall. Friday, June 10, 5-7pm - Exhibition Opening: Country Scenes, Watercolors by Eddie Norcross New Hampshire artist Eddie Norcross explores the folk art tradition with watercolor landscapes of the valleys and mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont and the flora and fauna found there. Free & open to the public. Exhibiting June 3-28. Sunday, June 19, 2pm - Classicopia The ensemble will feature mezzo-soprano Erma Mellinger in A Mid-Summer's Night Dream. Songs about spring, summer, night and dreams with music by Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin and other great American songwriters. Includes short talks about each piece that is to be performed. For more information on Classicopia, please visit www.classicopia.org. Tickets can be reserved by calling Alumni Hall, by email, or purchased at the door. Sign Up Now for Artist Workshops Gibson House Bed and Breakfast Route 10 and Court Street, Haverhill Corner (603) 989-3125 or (800) 989-2150 www.gibsonhousebb.com/new_hampshire_bandb_events.htm Whether one is an aspiring artist or an experienced art instructor, the Gibson House is the perfect place to be inspired. All of the artists are based in NYC or New England and have significant local followings. The website's workshop page has additional information for each workshop, as well as special pricing for day students (people in the Upper Valley). Please call or email with any questions or comments. Monday & Tuesday, June 20 & 21, 10am-5pm and Wednesday, June 22, 9am-1pm - Bold Botanicals: Flowers in Graphite Join botanical artist and natural science illustrator, Mindy Lighthipe, to learn how flowers can be broken down into basic shapes, making them easier to draw. Students learn proportion, measuring, surface contour, value and lighting, and composition to create a drawing that is ready for color. Through demonstrations, lectures, critiques and hands-on exercises students are guided through the steps necessary to complete a tonal graphite drawing. Beginners to advanced artists are welcome. There will be critiques, slides shows and time to relax and have fun. Wednesday, June 22, 1-5pm and Thursday & Friday, June 23 & 24, 10am-5pm - Bold Botanicals: Flowers in Watercolor Join botanical artist and natural science illustrator, Mindy Lighthipe, and learn a watercolor technique rendered in two layers: the first layer is applied with lots of water and paint and "sculpted" to create three-dimensions. The second layer is applied with dry brush and creates fine detail. Through demonstrations, lectures, critiques and hands-on exercises students are guided through the steps necessary for a successful watercolor. Beginners to advanced artists are welcome. There will be critiques, slides shows and time to relax and have fun. Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm 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 Joseph Patch Library Happenings Monday, 10am-2pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-7pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm 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.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

phone: 323-7302 email: info@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org