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 We’ve
officially said goodbye to winter in
Mt.
Washington Valley, and are welcoming in spring and
Golf Season. Except for the die-hard skiers, still
making the trek to Tuckerman Ravine, it’s Bud to
Blossom season in Mt. Washington Valley; waterfalls
are flowing and trees are budding. It’s a wonderful
and romantic time of year in Mt. Washington Valley.
What could be a better Mother’s Day gift than a
weekend getaway in the Mt. Washington Valley?
Treat Mom to a day at the Spa, a fantastic meal,
and follow it up the next day with tax-free and
bargain filled shopping at any number of the hundreds
of shops in the Mt. Washington Valley.
Or, kick off the summer season in style by enjoying
all that the Mt. Washington Valley has to offer. A
rare weekend where backcountry skiing and golf can
go hand in hand, Memorial Day Weekend is a great
time of year. Come up and enjoy one or all of the
outdoor activities that have helped this region be
named one of the top ten mountain towns by Men’s
Journal. When the playing is over there is still plenty
to do, with world class tax-free shopping, fantastic
dining and so much more. Book now to take
advantage of Mother’s Day and Memorial Day specials
and packages. Simply visit
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org and click on the
Bud to Blossom Wreath.
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 BREW, WINE &
SPIRITS TASTING AND
DINNER EVENT
MOUNT WASHINGTON
RESORT ~ MAY 22, 2006
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce is
proud to present its Brew, Wine & Spirits Tasting and
Dinner Event in conjunction with the 8th Annual
Business to Business Expo at the Mount
Washington
Resort on May 22 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Unlike
past years, the chamber is excited to include two
new additions to the Wine Tasting: Brew &
Spirit Tasting! For all you beer lovers out there, this
is your chance to sample a variety of beers
distributed by NH Distributors and White Mountain
Distributors. All wine connoisseurs will be graced
with the presence of various wines from Martignetti
Companies of NH. And Cold River Vodka will present
its clear, smooth vodka with a subtle of sweetness
to your taste buds. A silent auction and a
scrumptious buffet prepared by the Chef of the
Mount Washington will accompany this event. A
donation request of $60 and advance reservations is
requested for the dinner event. For reservations,
please contact Angela at 1-800-367-3364.
 MAY 6 IS PET ID TAG DAY
AT FOUR
YOUR PAWS ONLY
Do you have a new pet, or has your new family lost
it's Identification Tag? Come to Four Your Paws Only
in North Conway, NH and pick up a new ID Tag made
right on the spot on May 6. Proceeds go directly to
The Conway Area Humane Society and you'll receive
an additional 10% your total purchase when you
purchase a tag. This store is a virtual TOYS r US for
pets, including a doggie deli! Call 1-800-327-5957 or
visit
www.fouryourpawsonly.com for more
information.
ATTENTION GREEN THUMBS – TWO BIG
GARDENING EVENTS
MAY 19-
21
If gardening and a love of plants is your passion, plan
to visit Mt. Washington Valley, May 19-21, when you
can take in two horticultural happenings.
Annual Garden Club Plant Sale: Attention
Gardeners, mark Saturday May 20 on the calendar for
this is the event gardeners and those who love
plants and flowers look forward to each year. Direct
from the gardens of "Green Thumb" members the Mt.
Washington Valley Garden Club Plant Sale begins at
9:30 a.m. sharp (no early birds please!) at the North
Conway Community Center, located on Route 16
(White Mountain Highway) in North Conway Village,
adjacent to Schouler Park. The club will be offering
annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and
much more. A selection of new books on gardening
and flowers as well as garden and floral related décor
will also be available for purchase. The sale benefits
the Mountain Garden Club Scholarship Program and
beautification projects throughout Mount Washington
Valley. The Mountain Garden Club is a 501 (c) (3)
non-profit organization. Visit
www.mountaingardenclub.org for more
information.
Home, Garden & Flower Show at Fryeburg Fair
Grounds, May 19-21: Bigger and Better than
ever, take in 60,000 square feet of exhibits centered
around of indoor home and garden related businesses
and demonstrations. Attend the Meet the Chefs
cooking series where regional chefs prepare specialty
dishes, floral demonstrations & more. Over 200
businesses from NH & Maine will be on hand to offer
advice, new products and services and more. “Our
emphasis is on the home, then lawn and garden
products and services, and then flowers,” stated
show organizer, Karla Ficker. “Unlike flower shows
that are held in winter, ours is a spring show and
vendors are able to offer both flowers and nursery
stock ready for planting. We feature floral
arrangements throughout the shows and cut flowers
for visitors to purchase, but the primary flower
emphasis is on the garden and landscapes,” said
Ficker. Click here for more information and a $1.00-
off admission coupon:
www.homegardenflowershow.com.
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 HUTS, HIKING AND FAMILY
HOOTS
FROM AMC
Gain a new perspective on outdoor adventure this
summer with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC),
the nation’s oldest conservation and outdoor
recreation organization. Individuals and families who
want to plan their own multi-day itineraries can also
take advantage of AMC’s spectacular locations,
outdoor adventure, and unique blend of recreation
and education—and save up to 15 percent off
standard rates with an extended visit. To receive
this discount, stay for three or more nights in New
Hampshire’s White Mountains at any combination of
AMC Huts, Highland Center at Crawford Notch, and
Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch. Plan a multi-day,
backcountry hut-to-hut hiking adventure, or
sandwich a hut stay with nights at AMC’s
frontcountry lodges. The AMC Hiker Shuttle offers a
convenient, inexpensive way for hikers to get to area
trailheads, including trails to the entire AMC Hut
network, and it links AMC Highland Center and Joe
Dodge Lodge. Both frontcountry destinations,
Highland Center and Joe Dodge Lodge, provide guests
with a range of amenities and comforts before they
head out or after their return from a backcountry hut
adventure.
AMC is expanding its popular family camp program to
all AMC lodges this summer and introducing Family
Adventure Camps, created especially for families with
kids ages five to 12. Led by AMC staff during select
weeks in July and August, Family Adventure Camps
feature a full schedule of daily, family-friendly
programming, including nature hikes, arts and crafts,
campfire sing-a-longs, outdoor skills, evening
programs, and more. Family camp starts at $295 for
member adults and $195 for children. For older kids,
AMC offers Teen Wilderness Adventures geared
toward ages 12 to 18. Teens spend five to 28 days
immersed in outdoor activities such as backpacking,
rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking.
Select summer programs start at $599 To learn more
about all the wonderful family programs offered by
the AMC, visit
www.outdoors.org for rates, schedules and
information.
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 29TH ANNUAL TASTE OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE
MAY 19, 2006 ~ MOUNT WASHINGTON
RESORT
Enjoy a weekend that includes find culinary delights.
A fundraiser for the American Culinary Federation,
the Gala Dinner features the culinary talents of
member chefs from the American Culinary Federation
White Mountain Chapter of New Hampshire. The
White Mountain Chapter is a non-profit organization.
The annual Taste of New Hampshire dinner raises
money to help young culinary students become
future chefs. The chapter gives out $9000 in
scholarships each year. The cost for the Gala Dinner
is $55 per person or $50 per person/table of ten.
Packages are available to include accomodations,
golf and more. Call 1-800-258-0330 for more
information or to make a reservation.
 WILDQUACK DUCK
FESTIVAL
Celebrate the 17th running of the Jackson Area
Chamber of Commerce’s Wildquack Duck Race Sunday
May 28th on the Wildcat River in Jackson Village.
Come cheer, laugh and feel the excitement as over
3000 ducks bob and splash their way to the finish
line. Your Duck Race ticket could win $1,000 or one
of more than 70 other valuable prizes including over
night stays at the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa, the
Eagle Mountain House, the Inn at Jackson, the
Snowflake Inn or restaurant gift certificates at the
Red Fox Bar & Grille, the Thompson House Eatery, the
White Mountain Cider Company, the White Mountain
Hotel & Resort, Breakfast for four at the Carter Notch
Inn, massage gift certificates from Ahh Moondance
Massage, golf packages from the Mt. Washington
Hotel & the Wentworth Golf Association, back packs
filled with goodies and so much more. The very last
duck to cross the finish line will win a one week
vacation stay too, so coming in last is a winner too.
Duck Race Tickets are $6 per ticket or $20 for 4
tickets. Come dressed as a duck and you could win
a very special prize. To learn more about how and
where you should go to get your Duck Tickets call
the Jackson, NH Chamber of Commerce today at
(603)383-9356 or visit
www.jacksonnh.com.
 BARNSTORMERS CELEBRATES
75TH
ANNIVERSARY
The Barnstormers Theatre, the oldest professional
summer theater in the U.S, is celebrating its 75th
anniversary with a fabulous line up of performances
this summer. Now, added to their evening
performances, a 2:00pm Saturday Matinee will be
offered for every play this summer. Ticket prices
are Evenings: $25 & 27 for the orchestra and $22 for
the balcony; Matinees: $20 & 22 for the orchestra
and $17 for the balcony. Here’s the full line up for
June and July. Be sure to schedule your Mt.
Washington Valley getaway around one of these
fabulous performances and call in advance for
tickets, as they’ll go quickly. For more information,
visit
Barnstormers Theatre.
June 30 – July 8, 2006: Gypsy a Musical
Fable by Aurthur Laurents, Jule Styne and Stephen
Sondheim. The backstage story of Gypsy Rose Lee
and her indomitable mother.
July 11 – July 15, 2006: Breaking Legs a
hysterically funny comedy by Tom Dulack. What
happens when an aspiring writer takes his play to the
Mafia to produce?
July 18 – July 22, 2006: Dirty Blonde a play
with music involving Mae West by Claudia Shear -
nominated for a 5 Tony Awards in 2001 and hailed as
one of the best plays of our time.
July 23 – July 29, 2006: Our Town a drama
by Thorton Wilder - A touching look at life in New
England.
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MOMS RIDE CONWAY SCENIC RR FREE
ON MOTHER’S DAY
On Mother’s Day, Mom rides FREE in Coach when
accompanied by one or more of her children; Moms
ride FREE in First Class when accompanied by
another paying adult. Appetizers will be served on
board in the First Class Parlor Car. Departures on May
14 are 11:00am & 2:00pm to Conway and 12:00 noon
to Bartlett. Fares are $11.50 and up. Reservations
are not required, tickets are sold on "First Come,
First Serve" basis. Call 1-800-232-5251or 603-356-
5251 NH or visit Conway
Scenic Railroad for more details.
ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE AT SETTLERS’
GREEN
Save even more off national brand-name apparel,
gifts, shoes, and more at the annual Memorial Day
sidewalk sales at Settlers’ Green Outlet Village. More
than 60 stores including Nike, Brookstone, GAP, Old
Navy, Aeropostale, Carters, Orvis and so many more
will be offering super deals on merchandise.
Remember, it’s all tax-free too, so plan on doing your
summer shopping during Memorial Day sales at
Settlers’ Green Outlet Village in North Conway. For
more information, visit
Settlers’
Green
Outlet Village.
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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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