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Late Fall - Issue 113

November 10-December 7, 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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NHSCA Grant Info Session: For nonprofit organizations, schools and individual artists offering arts education programs who are interested in FY2013 Arts in Education & Youth Arts Project grant opportunities. Tuesday, November 15, 9am-2:30pm at NH State Council on the Arts, Concord. Call (603) 271-2789 to register.

Launch your business into the future! Learn about White Mountains Community College’s free Small Business Program to assist small business owners. Tuesday, November 22, 6pm. Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC), 1 Middle Street, Lancaster. Info: Joyce Presby, jpresby@ccsnh.edu or (603) 717-5457.

Grants for Small Businesses: Northern Community Investment Corporation is offering grants to provide funding for technical assistance to private small and emerging businesses in the North Country. These funds are for use in NCIC service area in Coos, Grafton, Carroll counties. Information: Mollie White at (603) 788-2700 ext 47 or mwhite@ncic.org.

Grants for Literacy Programs: The Granite State Reads grants program of the Center for the Book at the NH State Library is accepting applications for the 2012 grant cycle. Application deadline is December 1. Visit www.granitestatereads.org for details on how to apply.

Best Practices for Development Professionals: Daylong workshop presented by CONFR (Council on Fundraising). Learn the principles and procedures to create the best fundraising program for your organization. Friday, December 2, 8:45am-4pm, Littleton Learning Center. Info and registration here . Partial Scholarships available.

Commissioner’s Roundtable is December 6 in Dover: Join Commissioner Van McLeod of the NH Department of Cultural Resources for a Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism. Tuesday, December 6, 12noon-2pm at The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, Dover. RSVP: Shelly Angers at shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov or (603) 271-3136.

Fund-Raising & Friend-Raising Through Successful Special Events: A CONFR (Council on Fundraising) workshop that will discuss special events as part of an organization’s development plan. Family Resource Center, Gorham, 9am-noon, Thursday, December 8. Partial scholarships available. Get more information here.

Call for Poetry Submissions: The Poetry Society of New Hampshire is collecting poems about aging and its issues to be published in an anthology tentatively called You Must Remember This: Poems about Aging and Memory. Submission is free, but is limited to three poems per poet. Get complete guidelines at poetrysocietyofnh@gmail.com or click here.

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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country Snow one day and sunshine the next is classic North Country fall weather! We love to get out for a walk and kick the piles of fallen leaves, or get in the car and head out for an afternoon to a town we've never been to. This bulletin has lots of cultural activities that will appeal to every member of the family. Try something in your hometown or venture further afield and check out an art gallery, listen to a concert, or attend a workshop. And don't forget all the wonderful seasonal fairs that pop up in the weeks before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Have fun! 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. As fall begins, many schedules change. Please be sure to check before attending programs and let us know if listings need to be updated. The submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering December 8-January 4, is November 29.

Alliance News & Partner Programs

"Acting Together on the World Stage" Screening & Discussion November 10: The public is invited to this free program Thursday, November 10, from 6:30-8pm at UNH Manchester's Third Floor Auditorium. The documentary highlights courageous and creative artists and peacebuilders working in conflict zones. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion led by Dr. Cynthia Cohen, Director of the Program in Peacebuilding and the Arts at Brandeis University, and principal investigator for the documentary. Professor David Kaye, Chair of the Department of Theatre, will also be a featured panelist. The NH Humanities Council, the NH State Council on the Arts and the UNH Education Department and the Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee at UNH Manchester are co-sponsoring the screening, which is also an opportunity for artists to learn more about Brandeis University's groundbreaking program in Peacebuilding and the Arts. Parental discretion is advised for children under 14. Free parking is available after 5:30pm in the lot located behind UNH Manchester. For more information, go to: www.manchester.unh.edu or contact Catherine O'Brian, (603) 271-0795. Register Now for Free Arts in Early Learning Conference in Berlin! Early childhood educators, preschool and child-care administrators and care providers, parents and grandparents, librarians and teaching artists are invited to join us and VSA New Hampshire as we explore "The World Around Me" at White Mountains Community College in Berlin on Saturday, November 19. A rich array of arts activities has been developed around this theme to help children experience through the arts who they are and where they live. This year's conference has all new ideas, new books, new songs and activities. There is no charge for the conference, thanks to the support of the WMCC Student Senate. Click here to register. Arts in Early Learning programs continue throughout the year around the region. Contact us if you'd like to attend a program, or host one at your school or community site. Enjoy an Evening of Traditional Tunes: Join North Country fiddler extraordinaire Patrick Ross on Friday, November 25, for an evening of traditional tunes -- from Franco-Canadian to Celtic and Appalachian -- accompanied by guitarist Doug Perkins. The program is presented by the Appalachian Mountain Club in partnership with our Mountain Links series, and is part of the AMC's Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, following the 5:30-7:30pm buffet dinner featuring Traditional New England Cuisine. Call (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721, ext 8119 for dinner reservations. NH Citizens for the Arts' Statewide Arts Advocacy Summit is November 21 in Concord: The summit, from 8:30am to 12noon at the Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord, is an opportunity to share information, to network and to learn how to be effective advocates for the arts in our state. The morning will include a keynote address by Jonathan Katz, Executive Director, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Washington DC, and two breakout sessions. Katz will speak on "How to Talk about the Arts in Tough Times" and share specific information on principles and strategies for arts advocacy in New Hampshire. For more information, contact Connie Rosemont at info@nhcfa.org or click here to register. AFTA Arts & Economic Prosperity Survey Needs Your Participation: Is your arts, heritage or community organization hosting a public cultural event between now and the end of the year? If so we need your help to ensure that the North Country is well represented in the Arts & Economic Prosperity Survey being conducted by Americans for the Arts in cooperation with the NH State Council on the Arts, the Arts Alliance and partners throughout the state. Please contact us at 323-7302 or info@aannh.org to discuss how we can help survey your audience. Going to the 2011 Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference? Please join us on Thursday December 1, Room 301 of The Radisson Hotel & Expo Center of New Hampshire, Manchester, from 1 to 2pm for a discussion of Measuring Up -- Integrating Arts & Technology. We'll meet with K-12 arts and technology specialists, classroom teachers and interested educators in all disciplines for a lively conversation about recommendations pertaining to arts and technology from Measuring Up: the New Hampshire Arts Education Data Project , a collaborative initiative representing NH's first statewide effort to document and analyze the level of access to -- and participation in -- arts education in public schools. Save the Date! Integrated Arts Conference at PSU is January 28: The Arts Alliance is pleased to partner with Plymouth State University's Educational Theatre Collaborative on their 17th Annual Integrated Arts Conference. Arts educators and artists will learn how to integrate visual art, music, drama and writing into their curriculum, based on the theme of this year's production The Wild Swans (performed on January 25-29, 2012, Hanaway Theatre, Silver Center, Plymouth State University (603/-535-ARTS) and other Hans Christian Andersen fairytales. Workshops include The Wild Swans: Exploring Universal Themes Through Process Drama with Patrice Baldwin; Swan Dance with Kelly Doremus Stuart; The Magic of Light: Technology Bringing Fairy Tales Alive with Matt Kizer; Bringing Literature to Life with Music with Kirsten Mohring; Reading the Past, Writing the Future: Hans Christian Andersen in the 21st Century with James Stiles; and The Timeless Art of Paper Cutting with Shannon McCracken. The cost is $125 per person and includes admission to all conference workshops and events, staff development certificate, lunch, refreshments and the Wild Swans teacher resource book. Staff development and graduate credit are available. For information or to register by telephone, call Deb Stalnaker at (603) 535-2933, or register online. Caravanserai Continues in 2012 with Pakistani Filmmaker: Following our successful fall music residency with Pakistani artists Qawal Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers, Ustad Tari Khan and Abid Hussain and Rasheed Abdul, we are pleased to announce that movie director, producer and actress Ayesha Khan will join us for a three-day school and community residency February 9-11, when she will share her insightful and surprising documentary film Made in Pakistan, which conveys the daily experience of four young urbanites living in a country shrouded by misconceptions. Please contact us at 323-7302 or info@aannh.org if your school or community organization would like to participate in -- or host -- a screening or discussion. Caravnaserai, funded in part by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and managed by Arts Midwest, introduces American audiences to some of the most exciting and dynamic artists from the Muslim world. The Arts Alliance is proud to be one of five arts organizations nationwide chosen to participate in the project's pilot year.

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, November 10 & December 8, 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. Friday, November 18, 7pm - GNWCA Open Mic Series See Great North Woods Committee for the Arts listing for details Wednesdays, 10am - Storytime & Crafts Wednesdays, 3-4pm - Lego Club Wednesdays, 5pm - Movie Night 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, November 11, 7pm - Sultans of Strings The Sultans feature an organic mix of rumba, Gypsy, jazz, Middle Eastern and Spanish flavors, with their global sonic tapestries ranging from Cuban rhythms to French Manouche. Fiery violin dances with rumba flamenco guitar while a funk bass lays down unstoppable grooves. Acoustic strings meet with electronic wizardry, while world rhythms excite audiences to their feet with the irresistible need to dance. Held at the Tillotson Center, tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance tickets are now available at Fiddleheads in Colebrook. Fridays (monthly), 7pm - GNWCA Open Mic Series Musicians, storytellers, poets, stand-up comics and others with a talent to share are invited to the autumn line-up of Open Mics sponsored by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. The third Open Mic will be held on November 18, at the Colebrook Public Library. Open Mics are fun and informal, a time for fellowship and to enjoy a variety of entertainment, which in the past has included comedy routines, poetry readings, storytelling and music that ranges from Bluegrass and Country to Celtic to Blues, Jazz and Swing. Amateurs and professionals alike provide a delightful mix, with a great jam session on stage at the end of the evening. Bring family and friends for a night of great entertainment. A donation (for nonperformers) is suggested. All proceeds go toward bringing arts programming to the North Country. 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). Francine Bigney, Pat Klinefelter, Hans Klunder, Judi Howcroft, Judi Calhoun and JoAnn Boydston are exhibiting at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center. CRAG members also exhibit at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. Exhibiting at Fiddleheads through November 18 - Brush Strokes For more information about exhibits and schedules, please contact Michele Johnsen at 237-5500 or art@michelejohnsen.com; Deb Sargent at (603) 538-6678 or debsargent@excite.com; Fran Bigney at 237-5208 or Francine@ncia.net. Thursday, November 17, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items 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. 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 November 18 - Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG): Brush Strokes View great local art at the Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery. The CRAG gallery at Fiddleheads is sponsored by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Saturdays, 10am-5pm - Artisan Spotlight These events showcase a particular artisan's talent and allows 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 with each event. November 19 - Daniel Duhaime: Indian Stylized Beadwork Pittsburg Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, November 26, 9am-3pm Club House 17 Dickson Lane, Pittsburg (603) 538-1142 www.pittsburgridgerunners.org The Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club have the Christmas rush conquered with a sale that includes local crafts, baked goods, fudge, preserves, plants, gifts, decorations, club clothing & memberships, raffles, door prizes, free kids' grab bag. Lunch starts at 11am. 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. 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. Colebrook Area Historical Society Displays & Programs Wednesday, 10am-12noon and Saturdays, 10am-1pm (or 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

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. Wednesday, November 9, 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. Thursdays, November 10 & 24 and December 8, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursdays Bring an art/craft for help & hope. Second and fourth Thursdays each month. Thursday, November 17, 6:30-8:30pm - Sewing Techniques A how-to class that will focus on those skills most sewers 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, November 21, 9-11am - Open Basket Networking Group Participants should bring their basket ideas. Need to have intermediate skills and able to prepare reed. Receive and/or offer help & hope. Usually third Mondays; call to confirm. Friday, December 2, 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, December 4, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month (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. The Colonel Town Players present My Fair Lady Friday & Saturday, November 11 & 12, 7:30pm Lancaster Town Hall Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788 4827 www.coloneltownplayers.org Come see Lerner and Loewe's classic musical story of the Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolitle who dreams of becoming a lady in a flower shop via Professor Higgins, who creates a new English for her. Aided by Col. Pickering and Higgins' long-suffering housekeeper, Mrs. Pearce; longed for by Freddy Eynsford-Hill; and sought by her pan-handling, undeserving father, Alfred P. Doolitle , Eliza's journey takes her from the gutters of Covent Garden, to the heights of society, and back to... come see not only the end but the wonderful classic tunes and the silliness in between. This musical classic is for the whole family. Tickets at the door. Colonel Town Players are on Facebook. Appalachian Mountain Club Programs AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-3811 or 278-4453 www.facebook.com/AppalachianMountainClub Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. They promote the protection, enjoyment and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region. Deadline November 15 - AMC's 17th Annual Photo Contest Once again, the AMC is looking for photographers' best images of the Northeast and of AMC-related activities from the past year. Details at www.outdoors.org/publications/outdoors/photo-contest.cfm?utm_source=amcoo&utm_medium=email&utm_content=subjectline2&utm_campaign=novamcootest2 November 24-27 - Colonial American Thanksgiving Weekend Terrific schedule featuring colonial and Native American programs that are perfect for families. Whether one opts for a guided hike with an AMC naturalist or socializing with other guests by the fireplace, a fun and relaxing weekend of activities awaits. Thursday, 12noon-6pm - Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Saturday, 5-8pm - Colonial American Dinner Buffet 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 Thursday, November 17, 12noon - Brown Bag Book Discussion Group Discuss a book and make new friends. Third Thursday 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 Launch your Business into the Future! Tuesday, November 22, 6pm Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) 1 Middle Street, Lancaster For more information, contact Joyce Presby at jpresby@ccsnh.edu or (603) 717-5457 Learn about White Mountains Community College's free Small Business Program to assist small business owners. Annual Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Craft Fair Saturday, November 26, 9am-3pm Carroll Town Hall School Street (intersection of Routes 3 & 302) Twin Mountain (603) 846-5434 For more information, contact woolhouse1@roadrunner.com Craft items may include: jams, jellies, wood crafts, maple syrup, quilts, silk flowers, jewelry, hand knitted & crocheted items, polar fleece, wreaths, fabric crafts, nylon rugs, photography, etc. A light lunch and beverages will be available. Sponsored by the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Historical Society. Admission is free. Free Variety Show for Senior Citizens Saturday, November 26, 2pm McIntyre School Apartments Whitefield (603) 837-2826 For more information, contact jer333ansr@ne.rr.com The Variety Show, held on the last Saturday of every month, is seeking anyonewho would like to perform. Performances could be anything, such as magic, song, music, dance, drama, etc. Performances can last for a brief few minutes or as long as one would like. The performance is open to all senior citizens. For more information, please call Becky Matthews. 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 Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs Call for museum days & hours 900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-4372 www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-Historical-Society/118993864789538 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. 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. Whitefield Historical Society Museum By appointment Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank 22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466 www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically. 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.

Berlin/Gorham Area

WREN Workshops & Technology Classes 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Saturday, November 12, 10am-2pm - Harvest Market Local produce, fresh baked goods, artisans, crafts, live music by Shelburne Addition, and more. Held at Bickford Place, the old Rite-Aid building on Main Street. To register, or for more information, email or call Laura Jamison at (603) 723-1004. Saturday, December 3, 10am-2pm - Holiday Market Local produce, fresh baked goods, artisans, crafts, live music by Randy Messineo, and more. Held at Bickford Place, the old Rite-Aid building on Main Street. To register, or for more information, email or call Laura Jamison at (603) 723-1004. 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 723-1004 to set up an appointment. Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pm Joe Dodge Lodge & AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x 8119 www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/ Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. They promote the protection, enjoyment and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region. Deadline November 15 - AMC's 17th Annual Photo Contest Once again, the AMC is looking for photographers' best images of the Northeast and of AMC-related activities from the past year. Details at www.outdoors.org/publications/outdoors/photo-contest.cfm?utm_source=amcoo&utm_medium=email&utm_content=subjectline2&utm_campaign=novamcootest2 Saturday, November 12 - My Heart in Haiti During his service as a primary care physician, Dr. Will Houghton's primary interest has always been wilderness medicine. Dr. Will now writes and teaches, and runs Mountain Medicine Education, a non-profit entity that teaches EMTs, nurses and lay people to use the most important tool in their medical kits... their creativity. This was about the only tool he had when he went to Haiti in haste after the earthquake. And in this program, he tells that story. Saturday, November 19 - Intrepid Descent This documentary captures the classic backcountry skiing experience of Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington and explores the rich history of the ravine, which has been home to triumph and tragedy since the early 1920s. A present day narrative takes viewers from the daunting hike and climb up the Ravine to the exhilarating descent over the lip, while interviews with experts, meteorologists and rare historical footage provide a broad and dynamic view of Tuckerman's in a classic man-versus-nature story. Friday, November 25 - An Evening of Traditional Tunes Join North Country fiddler extraordinaire Patrick Ross for an evening of traditional tunes -- from Franco-Canadian to Celtic and Appalachian -- accompanied by guitarist Doug Perkins. Presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance of Northern NH's Mountain Links program (www.aannh.org). This program is part of the AMC's Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration and follows the 5:30-7:30pm buffet dinner featuring Traditional New England Cuisine. Saturday, November 26 - Guatemala: Lowlands to Highlands Join Jack Holmes in Guatemala. He will start in Tikal in the Mayan Lowlands, then move to modern Mayan places Antigua and Lago Atitlan, then a sunset climb on Volcan Picaya. Jack always travels with at least two cameras, capturing images of the place and its people. This program is part of the AMC's Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration and follows the 5:30-7:30 pm buffet dinner featuring "The Best of the AMC's International Dinner and Adventure Series." All programs are free and open to the public; fee for dinners. The family-style dinner is at 6pm; reservations are recommended; guests may BYOB. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change. Book Signing with Children's Author Giles Laroche Saturday, November 12, 10am-2pm SaVoir Flare 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-393 For more information, contact savoirflare@gmail.com Berlin's own author Giles Laroche will present a book signing to promote his latest children's book, If You Lived Here, Houses of the World. Giles not only writes, but beautifully illustrates in a multi-dimensional layered paper medium that is a feast for the eyes. All are welcome. 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/ Sunday, November 13, 2pm - Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire's North Country To celebrate the arrival of the book, featuring nearly 50 original essays about life in the North Country and the rich heritage of the region, the Bookstore will be hosting a gathering of many of the collection's contributors. Join us for a few hours before the book celebration to help tidy up our adopted section of Route 16, just a few miles south of town. Bring a pair of gloves; we'll provide everything else -- from safety vests, to garbage bags -- and even a complimentary lunch after at the Cafe. Book Discussion Series at Fortier Library Wednesday November 16, 7pm White Mountains Community College, Fortier Library 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (800) 445-4525 or (603) 752-1113 wmcclib.blogspot.com This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western Mind This beautifully written memoir by Ivan Doig takes us to the small towns, valley ranches and wilderness of Montana where Doig grew up with his ranch-hand father and grandmother. A major character is the Montana landscape itself. Doig's coming-of-age story examines love, family and independence in both truly American and universal terms. Discussion lead by Emily Archer. Copies of the book available for loan at Fortier Library. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Katie Dohert Register Now for Free Arts in Early Learning Conference Saturday, November 19, 9am-12noon (registration at 8:30) White Mountains Community College 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (603) 323-7302 (information) http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=g5vgzlbab&oeidk=a07e52c6zg1c32285bc Early childhood educators, preschool and child-care administrators and care providers, parents and grandparents, librarians and teaching artists are invited to join us and VSA New Hampshire as we explore "The World Around Me." A rich array of arts activities has been developed around this theme to help children experience through the arts who they are and where they live. This year's conference has all new ideas, new books, new songs and activities. There is no charge for the conference, thanks to the support of the WMCC Student Senate. Register online. Arts in Early Learning programs continue throughout the year around the region. Contact us if you'd like to attend a program, or host one at your school or community site. For additional information, email, visit the website or call (603) 323-7302. 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 through December 11 - New Group Art Exhibition: North Country Artists The featured artists include Paul Croteau, Fran Greenwood, Andre Belanger, Ernest Demers, Michael Eastman and William Scolere Sunday, November 20, 2pm - Berlin Jazz Saturday, December 3, 3pm - Nutcracker Ballet This special holiday performance feature's over 45 dancers, beautiful costumes, brilliant set designs and dream come true "play" filled with Christmas magic. Bring the entire family; held at Berlin Junior High Auditorium. Wednesday, December 7, 7pm - North Country Community Chorus Christmas Concert 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. Monday, December 5, 5-7pm - North Country Writers' Night Out The New Hampshire Writers' Project Writers' Night Out is a first-Monday-of-the-month gathering of writers in a warm and social setting. This isn't a reading... it is writers discussing 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 this free gathering, held in the Cookhouse. One does not have to be a member of the Writers' Project to attend. For more information, contact George Geers at (603) 785-4811. www.nhwritersproject.org Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings Monday, December 5, 7pm and Saturday, December 10, 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. Council on Fundraising Workshop: Successful Special Events Thursday, December 8, 8:45-12noon Family Resource Center 123 Main Street, Gorham (603) 869-9736 www.frcberlin-gorham.org Fund-Raising & Friend-Raising Through Successful Special Events Special Events can be an important part of your development plan, but managing all the pieces can seem like an overwhelming task and become a drain on staff resources. Learn how to choose the right event, at the right time, for the right reason, to support the right cause AND how to keep your volunteers happy and asking to do more. Get the A-Z basics and lots of tools to get you started or to put you back on the right track to create dynamite special events. Presented by: Pam McDonald, Executive Director, CONFR. Partial Scholarships are available for this workshop. To register go to www.confr.org to register online or download a registration form and mail to: CONFR, PO Box 3514, Concord, NH 03302 or call (603) 724-6741 Theatre North Productions & Bingo Night Berlin (603) 723-1004 For more information, contact ljamisongal@gmail.com Fridays, 5:30pm - BINGO! Classic bingo and pull tab tickets at St. Anne's Hall (behind St. Anne's Church), Berlin. Music in the Great North Woods Venues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph (603) 466-2865 or (603) 326-3242 (information) www.MusicGNW.org Music in the Great North Woods promotes and supports classical music in New Hampshire's North Country in new as well as existing venues. During the summer months, 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, 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. Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum Call or email in advance to confirm schedule, depending upon staff and volunteer availability 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. 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. 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

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 The Library and Believe in Books Literacy Foundation present Story Walk - a fun, family literacy activity. Take a walk along the Pemi River and read a children's story. The story changes each Wednesday. Stories start at the South Mountain Bridge by the Rivergreen Resort Hotel. Park across the bridge and walk back to the beginning of the path. Wednesday, November 9, 4-5pm - Wednesday Afternoon Book Group All are invited to read and discuss books, with the chosen title available at the Library. Wednesday, November 30, 4pm & 7pm - Free Monthly Movie Night Advanced reservations are required; call to reserve a seat and find out what film is being shown. Last Wednesday of each month. 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. 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. Wednesday, November 9, 7pm - UPHS Annual Meeting Annual business meeting followed by Fall Fungus Frenzy, presented by Mycologist Roz Lowen. Free and open to all. Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Lin-Wood Chamber Office & Welcome Center Lincoln Village Shops Lincoln (603) 745-6621 www.lincolnwoodstock.com Thursday, November 10, 2-5pm - Social Media Marketing for Your Business Do you know what it takes to engage your customers, clients and members so they come back and tell their friends about you? It's easier than one might think with an engaging marketing strategy that inspires one's audience. More information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=yfapq6bab&oeidk=a07e4yie2oh4768b399 Location: The Common Man Inn & Spa, 231 Main Street, Plymouth 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, November 12, 10am-4pm - Holiday Craft Fair The Lin-Wood Friends of Recreation is holding their 15th annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Lin-Wood High School Gymnasium, located on Main Street in Lincoln. There are about 35 crafters that will be exhibiting their own handmade work. There will be door prizes every hour, of items made and donated by the crafters in attendance. The Friends of Recreation will be selling lunch items from 11am-2pm, as well as having a bake sale during the event. There is no entry fee.Crafters who would like to have a booth at the Craft Fair can call Tara at the Recreation Department. The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee 2011 Sunday, November 20, 5:30pm The Beacon Resort Lincoln www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Woodstock-Fire-Department-NH/130146927553 The Woodstock Fire Department has taken over and coordinates this spell binding event. Teams work together and write down their answers which are delivered to the judges. In addition to the overall winning team, prizes will be awarded for the team with the best costume and the best table decorations. Registration forms are available from the Woodstock Fire Department's Facebook page, or by emailing or calling Lori Wiggett at (603) 348-7050. Checks may be made payable to the Woodstock Fire Department. Registration deadline is November 15. Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Saturday, 10am-5pm (and by appointment) 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. Friday, November 25,10am - Opening Reception: Artisan Fair Includes one-of-a-kind handmade items by local artists, such as Pat Kucharski's quilts, Birdie Britton's matchbox ornaments, Cynthia Piekos' wool and crystal holiday decor, Tamsin Zimbone's paintings, Cynthia Powell's animal portraits, Pamela Turner's hand-sewn tea wallets and purses, Sarah Wall's herbal products, Willey Peckham's wildlife photography, and Laura Sullivan's crocheted hats and bags. Applications to participate are available online. Space is limited, so apply early. For more information call or email the Rey Center. Exhibiting through December 18. The Gallery is free and open to the public, Saturdays, 10am-5pm, and Sundays, 10am-2pm. Saturday, November 26, 8-10pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the NH Astronomical Society will be the guides. Adults and families with children ages 5+. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio Pull up a bean-bag chair to hear stories read out loud. Selections will include stories from the Curious George series as well as other Rey favorites such as Pretzel, Elizabite, Cicely G and more. Following story time kids will make Curious George and other seasonal crafts that they can take home. All ages welcome. Saturdays, 2-4pm - Curious George Cottage Open Visit the Curious George Cottage, the former summer home of Margret and H.A. Rey, to read Curious George books, try drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, walk the Curious George Nature Trail, stroll through the Mary Bierbrier Community Gardens, relax and take in the view of Mt. Tecumseh, and learn about how the Curious George Cottage is going green. All ages welcome. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Saturdays, 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group An intellectual evening to discuss poems, short stories and essays at the Curious George Cottage. Hors d'oeuvres are potluck, please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance by email and at the Rey Center. Adults. Santa Arrives by Dog Team, a Family Charity Event Saturday, November 26, 3:30pm Nordic Center in Town Square Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695 www.visitwatervillevalley.com/calendar/show-detail.aspx?id=5975 Santa and his dog sled team arrive at the gazebo to greet the crowds. Each child will receive a small gift and candy from Santa and his elves. For a suggested donation, photos with Santa will be available. Hot cocoa, cookies and desserts will also be available for a small donation. Raffle tickets for an assortment of prizes donated by Waterville Valley area businesses will be available to purchase for the entire week before the event, as well as the day of. All proceeds go directly to the Whole Village Family Resource Center. Shops and restaurants in the Town Square will be open during the event. At 7pm Santa will light the tree in the courtyard in Town Square, signaling the annual fireworks display over Corcoran's Pond. NCCA Papermill Theatre Celebrity Dinner Wednesday, November 30, 5:30pm or 7:30pm Common Man Lincoln www.papermilltheatre.org Join North Country Center for the Arts and Papermill Theatre for an unforgettable night of delicious food served by local celebrities, entertainment, raffle drawings, and fun. There will be 2 seatings. Tickets proceeds benefit North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre. For more information, call or email Chris or Cheryl at (603) 745-6032. Moosilauke Public Library Events & Activities Town Office Building 165 Lost River Road, Woodstock (603) 745-9971 or 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/ Monday, December 5, 7pm - Baked Beans and Fried Clams: How Food Defines A Region Bean-hole beans, johnnycakes, chocolate chip cookies, and pork pies -- you can find them all over the country now, but they all originally came from New England like so many of the customs and mores familiar to all. The presentation is informative, humorous and chock-full of fascinating nuggets about the history of our regional foods. It includes reference to some of New England's more famous foodies, and includes an analysis of how the changing times of New England have affected the way we eat. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Edie Clark, free and open to the public. Contact: Ruth Ballmer 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) 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. Waterville Valley Recreation Department Programs & Events 11 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695 www.watervillevalley.org Monday-Friday, 2:45-5pm - After School Antics Enjoy games, crafts & cooking projects. Choose to pay the daily rate or purchase a multi-day pass for savings. Ages: Kindergarten-8th Grade. Offered only on days school is in full-session. ZUMBA! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5pm 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. 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 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). 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. 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

Haverhill Library Writing Workshops & Book Discussions Monday & Wednesday, 5-8pm; Tuesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Thursday, 4-7pm Haverhill Corner Library 67 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5578 www.hliba.blogspot.com Monday, November 14, 7pm - Fall Book Discussion Series: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë "Austen, Brontë, and Woolf all share an interest in the experiences and social forces that shape character," notes Library trustee John Landrigan, who will lead the discussions. "Each of these books features a strong female protagonist whose nature has been shaped, but not determined by, her environment." The discussion is free and open to the public. Copies of the stories are available to borrow in advance from the Library. NH Humanities Council Program at Lyme Library Monday, November 14, 7pm Converse Free Library 38 Union Street/Route 10, Lyme (603) 795-4622 www.lymenhlibrary.org Saving the Mountains: NH & the Creation of the National Forests In 2011, New Hampshire and the nation celebrate 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. Focusing on Concord's Joseph B. Walker and the Forest Society's Philip Ayres, Marcia Schmidt Blaine, Plymouth State University, will explore the relationship between our mountains and individuals who worked to protect them. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Contact: Joanne Sohrweide, 795-2170 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. Exhibiting through November 15 - Landscapes of the Inner Life, New Paintings by Kristine Lingle Kristine earned a BFA in Art Education from UMass Amherst and currently teaches art at Littleton Studio School, Granite State College and Alumni Hall. Her collages and paintings have been exhibited locally and in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. Kristine coordinates the Gallery at WREN and organizes the Wings program for children. Her blog is www.paintinginpajamas.blogspot.com. Tuesdays, through November 15, 1-3pm - Beginning in Watercolor Class Students will work with color, value and composition to create satisfying watercolor paintings. Artist Instructor Kristine Lingle will demonstrate color mixing and techniques such as washes, wet in wet, dry brush and other special effects. A variety of subject matter will be explored, including still life and landscape. Designed for the student with little or no previous experience. Class size limited to 10. Register at www.alumnihall.org/classes.html. www.paintinginpajamas.blogspot.com Saturday, November 19, 10am-1pm - Mixed Media Collage Workshop Kristine Lingle will demonstrate a variety of techniques for getting started in collage. Students will learn how adhesives work, as well as what kinds of papers can be used to create cards, embellished journals, boxes and expressive fine art. Most materials will be provided. Class size is limited to 10. Music in my Pockets: Family Fun in Folk Music Thursday, November 17, 2pm The Lyme School 35 Union Street, Lyme Singing games, accessible "pocket instruments" like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground -- all "traditional" in that they have been passed down the generations by word of mouth -- will be seen, heard and learned. We will revisit 1850 or 1910 in a New England town, with families gathered around the figurative hearth, participating in timeless, hearty entertainment and, almost without knowing it, learning how America amused itself before electricity. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Jeff Warner, free and open to the public. Contact: Betsy Eaton, (603) 795-4622 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 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