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Welcome to Spring in the Mt. Washington Valley!
Longer days, warmer temperatures, sun-filled skies,
and of course the incredible spring skiing are
just the beginning of the reasons to make Mt.
Washington Valley your getaway destination this
year. After a great snow winter, the Tuckerman
Ravine season will be fabulous and expanded with
snow likely to last until June in the natural bowl. May
brings hiking, biking, covered bridge tours, shopping,
dining, or simply relaxing in any of the 150 lodging
properties that abound throughout the valley. After
the tremendous snowfall this year, the white water
rafting and waterfall tours are incredible too.
Bud to Blossom is the theme for spring in the Mt.
Washington Valley, as the snow begins to melt away
and spring awakens. Visit during this peaceful time
of year and take advantage of the many specially
priced packages available. Whether you're looking
for an outdoor adventure or simply a quiet getaway,
there are dozens of creative and unique packages
from which to choose. Visit
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org and click on the
Bud to
Blossom wreath to learn more about these terrific
spring packages!
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 10th ANNUAL FERRET FUN
DAY
Yes, you're reading it right. Ferrets and
their owners
will celebrate a day dedicated to fun for ferrets.
Bring your ferrets for a day of fun, contests, raffles,
vendors, food, door prize and birthday cake to
celebrate Ferret Services of Freedom's birthday.
Ferrets must be current on vaccinations and proof of
vaccination status must be presented at the door.
Admission is $4/adult, $1/child. Ferrets can enter at
no charge. All proceeds benefit Ferret Services of
Freedom, a NH licensed 501c3 ferret shelter. Info:
603-539-5631, Ferret Services of Freedom.
 REMICK COUNTRY DOCTOR
MUSEUM &
FARM
The Remick Country Doctor Museum at 58
Cleveland
Hill Road, in Tamworth presents two wonderful
events for the whole family.
Farmfest, May 7: Winter is over and
it's time to ready the farm for the growing season.
Come see how both early farmers and those of today
prepare the land for summer production. Traditional
agricultural demonstrations including sheep sheering,
plowing with horses and oxen will be featured. Learn
about soil testing, and what to plant. You'll take
home tips for your own garden. It all takes place
from l:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Fishing Derby for Kids, May 22: It's
not always about work on the farm. After chores are
finished, from 10:00 am to noon, children will enjoy a
favorite warm weather pastime. The fish pond will be
stocked for children 15 years old and under to take
their hand at getting the "big catch" with parental
supervision. Trophies will be awarded for biggest fish,
smallest fish and first to catch the limit. Bring your
own bait and tackle and a pail to carry your fish
home. Two fish limit per child. Sponsored by
Bearcamp Valley Sportsmen's Club. Info: 800-686-
6117 or 603-323-7591 or Remick Country Doctor Museum &
Farm.
TASTE OF MAGIC
MAY 23,
2005
MOUNT WASHINGTON
HOTEL
Join us for the Taste of Magic - a food and
wine extravaganza paired with a
silent auction and live
entertainment to make your night a spellbinding one!
Enjoy fine wines from various geographic
locations and indulge in an epicurean
buffet loaded with specialties
prepared by the talented Chef James Dyer
of the Mount Washington Hotel.
The Taste of Magic is $60 per person. Advance
registration is required and can be made by calling
603-356-5701 ext. 6 For more information, visit Taste of Magic.
The Taste of Magic is sponsored by:
The Independent Restaurants of the Mt.
Washington Valley
New Hampshire Liquor
Commission
Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
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ATTRACTIONS OPEN
May is the month for Mt. Washington Valley's family
attractions to open. The Conway Scenic Railroad is
already open and offering rides throughout the Valley
daily. The Mt. Washington Auto Road is busy
clearing snow and is scheduled to open May 7 for
daily operation.. Most of the rest of the Valley's
summer attractions open for weekend operations
beginning Memorial Day weekend. Call 1-800-DO-
SEE-NH (800-367-3364) for complete information on
attractions schedules.
WILDQUACK RIVER FESTIVAL ON THE
WILDCAT RIVER
 Plan your family getaway to Mt.
Washington Valley to
coincide with this annual fundraiser event as the
village of Jackson celebrates over ten years of rubber
duckies cascading down the Wildcat River. Activities
for this popular wacky and quacky festival in the
Jackson Park will begin early in the morning with the
race starting just after lunch. There will be children's
games, vendors, food, entertainment, t-shirts and
more. The park will be filled with individuals with the
nerve to be the most unique, the most noisy, and
the most creative duck walkers, hoping they will
receive recognition as the best. When over 3000
rubber ducks cascade down the Jackson Falls into
the Wildcat River, visitors will cheer, jeer, quack and
waddle themselves with excitement over the true
hometown joy of this family event. Exciting prizes
are awarded to the fastest ducks that cross the
finish line. The first to cross the finish line will win
$1000 in cash for the lucky ticket bearer. Prizes
include: overnight getaways, ski passes, golf passes,
dining gift certificates, train rides, savings bonds,
and much more. With thousands of dollars in prizes
and one out of every 50 tickets a winner . . . take a
chance and buy a duck for a $5 donation. Raffle
tickets will be available soon at the Jackson Area
Chamber office, many area lodging facilities and
businesses. Info: 603-383-9356 or 800-866-3334 for
reservations, Jackson Chamber of
Commerce.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY AT
SETTLERS' GREEN OUTLET
VILLAGE
 Does your son or daughter long to be a
fireman? Do
your children want to shake the hand of a real
policeman? The Annual Emergency Services Day
encourages the public to come to Settlers' Green
Outlet Village and meet the men and women who
provide emergency services in the community. There
will be demonstrations, health screenings, safety
tips, goodie bags and balloons. It's all free and
offered from 10:00am-2:00pm. Info: Toll free at 888-
667-9636 or 603-356-7031, Settlers' Green Outlet Village.
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MUD SEASON
REASONS
There's no getting around it. It's mud season in Mt.
Washington Valley, and a number of businesses are
rolling out the brown carpet with great reasons to
visit Mt. Washington Valley. For those who love
playing about in mud and puddles, Mt. Washington
Valley is the place for mud products and services.
Here are just a few mud-related reasons for visiting
Mt. Washington Valley.
Zeb's General Store: You'll find White
Mountain Mudslide Coffee and clay masks for women
here. Better yet, grab a bar of Green Mud Soap
while you shop for a host of other mud products
here. Info: 603-356-9294, Zeb's General Store.
LL Bean: carry the famous L.L. Bean boots -
perfect for mucking around. Info: 603-356-2100, LL Bean.
Ragged Mountain Equipment: A local
manufacturer of outdoor gear, the mud gardening
shoes are a real hit this time of year. Ragged
Mountain are previewing their own line of gardening-
oriented clothing so people can go out and play in
the mud during planting season. Info: 603-356-3042,
Ragged Mountain Equipment.
Four Your Paws Only: A boutique for pets
that carries pet boots and pet raincoats for mud
season. Info: 603-356-729, Four Your Paws Only.
Inn at Crystal Lake: At the Inn at Crystal
Lake, mud is on the dinner table. The menu has a
whimsical mud twist with such offerings as Louisiana
mudflat crab cakes, Swine in the Mud, which are pork
chops smoked right there, and cheesecake with
caramel sludge sauce. You can start out your meal
with a creative cocktail such as "Mud in Your Eye" or
a "Stick in the Mud" too. Info: 800-343-7336, Inn at Crystal Lake.
Snowvillage Inn: Offers a "Let's Get Dirty"
gardening package and mud season special lodging
package, complete with a mud treatment to leave
skin soft. 800-447-4345, Snowvillage Inn.
TAKE A TASTE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ON
MAY 20
Sample offerings from some of New Hampshire's best
chefs as you plan to include the 28th Annual Taste
of NH Gala at the Mount Washington Hotel on May 20
from 6:00 PM. This event includes a cocktail party
presented by the creative talents of member chefs of
the White Mountains. Funds raised benefit the Chef
in the Classroom, scholarship fund, education
opportunities for member chefs and the support of a
culinary symposium. Tickets are $55 per person and
may be purchased by calling Mount Washington Hotel
at 603-278-1000.
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The "Road to the Links" heads straight to the White
Mountains of New Hampshire! From scenic and
challenging 9-hole family courses to 18-hole
championship venues, you'll find much more than
great golf!
Some say golf is "just a game." True, but ask
anyone who plays and they'll use words
like "passion", "addiction" and "lifestyle." It's all of
that and more ... as you'll see at each of the courses
found on the "Road to the Links."
Every course you play is distinctly "one of a kind",
offering a true test of golf skills at every level. And,
given our location in the magnificent White Mountains
of New Hampshire, the biggest challenge just may be
keeping your eye on the ball when surrounded by
some of the most beautiful scenery in the world!
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THE MOST VERSATILE GIFT CERTIFICATE OUT THERE!
This is your one stop shop
for any occasion. Whether
it's the holidays, an anniversary,
birthday, wedding, get well
or just because, the Chamber
gift certificate is the most
versatile gift certificate out there.
Gift certificates are available in denominations of $10, $25 and $50 |
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
gift certificate is valid at over 150 participating
businesses throughout the valley! Businesses
include:
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast
to Full Service
Hotels
Dining - Fine, Family, Delis,
Bistros and more
Attractions - Train Rides,
Museums, Plays and
more
Recreation - Golfing, Skiing, Biking, Kayaking,
Snowmobiling and more
Shopping - Boutiques, Apparel,
Specialty, Gifts,
Sports and more
Others include astrology, spas, cleaning services, etc.
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