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Summer is upon us and the living is easy in Mt.
Washington Valley. August is vacation month for
families, so plan yours now as the kids will be going
back to school before we know it. Tax-free back-to-
school shopping, family attractions and hundreds of
thousands of acres of White Mountain National
Forest beckon, making this the perfect month for
your Mt. Washington Valley getaway. Lodging
properties throughout Mt. Washington Valley have
put together value packages, combining fun play with
a stay. Come for the golf & stay packages or the
culinary adventure – take your choice from a host of
themed packages. Simply visit
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org and click on the
summer wreath for more information. Drive safely on
your way up – we look forward to welcoming you to
Mt. Washington Valley, where as we say ... anything
is possible.
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 FAMILIES ROCK
ON
Dreaming of helping your kids reach new heights?
Leave the indoor climbing wall behind. The EMS
Family Rock Climbing program is for families with
young children, ages 6-14 years who would like to
experience the thrill of rock climbing with half-day
and full-day family rock climbing programs. During
your day, you will spend time at a small cliff where
everyone will get a chance to climb and learn to
rappel and belay as they gain confidence. The
climbing is meant to be non-intimidating with more
difficult climbs available for those who would like the
challenge. In addition to the climbing time, you will
learn how all the basic equipment works, how the
safety systems function, and how to move on the
rock. All the instruction is hands-on so you will learn
by doing.
The four hour/half day programs are perfect for
families with young children and shorter attention
spans. Plan to get right on the rock after an
abbreviated safety talk. The seven to eight-hour, full
day programs are for those families who want a more
in-depth lesson on rock climbing. These families will
receive a more detailed explanation of the equipment
used, more hands on instruction, and more time to
climb. The cost includes all technical equipment
needed for the day and your guide. The half day
clinic for a group of 2 to 5 adults and kids is $185
(for the group); the full day price is $350 (for the
group). All programs utilize the expertise of guides
and teachers from Eastern Mountain Sports. EMS
also sponsors teen rock climbing adventure camps,
perfect for teaching teens agility, safety and
confidence skills. For more information, contact the
EMS Climbing School at 1-800-310-4504 or EMS Climbing
School.
 2nd ANNUAL RENAISSANCE
FAIRE, AUG
19-20
There’ll be ladies in waiting and knights jousting at
the Brass Heart Inn’s 2nd Renaissance Faire, August
19-20. Plan to bring out your 15th century persona
to enjoy medieval clothing, instruction and a grand
medieval feast. There’ll be entertainers and vendors
too. Admission is $10 per person, and the banquet is
$30.00 A weekend package including two nights
accommodations at the lovely Brass Heart Inn in
Tamworth, breakfast each morning, admission to the
Faire, instructions and clothing to help develop your
15th century character and the Saturday night
medieval feast is $250 per person or $300 per couple,
plus tax and gratuity. Proceeds benefit Essence of
Art, a workshop facility teaching art skills and
production to people with all handicaps. Simply visit
Brass
Heart Inn or call 1-800-833-9509 for more
information.
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 WEATHER WORKSHOP FOR
CHILDREN OF
ALL AGES
This summer the Mount Washington Observatory's
Weather Discovery Center, located at 2779 Main
Street in North Conway (across the street from the
Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse), will introduce Friday's
Forecast, a fun weather workshop geared toward the
children ages four to eight (however, kids of all ages
are invited). Fridays, starting August 11 - August 18,
Outreach Educator, Michelle Cruz, will lead two
sessions of Friday's Forecast, one at 10:15 a.m. and
a repeat workshop at 10:45 a.m. Friday's Forecast
will include readings of exciting weather stories
followed by games and activities where kids will
become human molecules, create a thunderstorm
indoors and even generate wind.
The Weather Discovery Center is an interactive
weather museum, and is located on Main Street in
North Conway Village. Admission is free this summer
through sponsorship by Mt. Washington Auto Road
and Great Glen Trails and includes entrance to a
weather theater, where you can participate in a two-
way, live, link with an Observer on staff at the Mount
Washington Observatory, and interact with more
than 12 fun and informative exhibits related to
weather, climate and Mount Washington. For more
information, call 603-356-2137 or go to Mount
Washington Observatory.
 DOG DAZE AND BIRTHDAYS
AT
CONWAY SCENIC RR
Fido and Fifi are invited to bring their masters for a
special ride to either Conway or Bartlett on the
Conway Scenic RR, August 27th. There’ll be special
doggie treats and maybe even some surprises for
everyone. Reservations not required.
Also, don’t miss the Conway Scenic Railroad’s 32nd
birthday celebration on August 7th. Mo the clown
will be on hand along with balloons, cake and special
fares all day. For more information, call 1-800-232-
5251 or visit Conway
Scenic Railroad.
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 BACK TO BACH
White Mountain Musical Arts will present the 18th
Annual Bach Festival, August 24-27 at Cranmore
Mountain. Approximately eighty professional and
amateur musicians will perform the great instrumental
and vocal works of the Baroque master, Johann
Sebastian Bach. There will be five performances
throughout the weekend, with Friday and Saturday
concerts at 7:30pm and a Sunday afternoon concert
at 4pm held in the 10th Mountain Pavilion. Each
concert will offer a pre-concert preview and lecture
one-half hour before the concert time. The concerts
will feature a variety of instrumental soloists and
chamber groups as well as vocalists. Three types of
seating will be available: a limited number of
Conductor's Circle seats at $20 each, mid-section
seating at $12 each or $15 at the door and the third
section of seating is a suggested donation of $10
each. Additional ticket information can be found by
visiting Bach Festival .
NAVIGATING NORTH CONWAY VILLAGE
North Conway Village, that quintessential New
England village that surrounds Schouler Park, is
getting a face lift. Upon completion new sidewalks,
parking spots and facades will greet visitors. During
the construction process, while all businesses will
remain open, access to parking and shops in the
village may be partly obstructed. Maps describing
parking lots within the village will be available from
local businesses and at the North Conway
Information booth. Be sure to stop there on your
way into the Valley. For updates on construction
and to view the parking map, please visit North
Conway Village.
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAY, SEPTEMBER
2
Plan ahead and schedule your Mt. Washington Valley
getaway for Labor Day weekend to get in on the
Antiques Appraisal Day. It’s Mt. Washington Valley’s
own version of the special roadshow, and we
encourage you to bring your treasures to find out
their worth. On Saturday, September 2, from 9am to
2pm, Devin Moisan Auctioneers will be on hand to
offer appraisals of your valuables at Cranmore
Mountain’s 10th Mountain Pavilion. Best of all, this
event benefits the Mt. Washington Valley Habitat for
Humanity, so you can feel good about bringing
treasures from your home so that others can enjoy
their homes. For more information, visit Antiques
Appraisal or call 603-356-3832.
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 LODGE AT JACKSON
VILLAGE
More like a country inn than a lodge, the Lodge at
Jackson Village sports a central Jackson location and
distinctive accommodations for visiting all of Mt.
Washington Valley’s recreation, fine dining and family
attractions. Offering thirty-two finely appointed
guest rooms with a variety of accommodation-types,
the Lodge at Jackson can easily accommodate
families and groups traveling together as well as
romantic couples looking for the perfect getaway
location. All the amenities of a resort are available
from complimentary wireless Internet access to
refrigerators, TVs and irons/ironing boards in rooms.
Some rooms even offer whirlpool tubs, king poster
beds and more. You’ll find complimentary use of
snowshoes, an Omni-Turf tennis court, a year-round
hot tub for guest use along with a heated pool – a
favorite with the kids in summer and fall.
 Additionally, a complimentary and hearty
continental
breakfast each morning includes an array of freshly
homemade baked goods made daily from ‘scratch’;
Grandy Oats Granola with Vanilla yogurt and various
toppings; hot, old-fashioned oatmeal with raisins and
brown sugar; a basket of fresh fruit as well as a bowl
of chilled fruit salad; orange juice, coffee, hot
chocolate and an assortment of black and herbal
teas. Warm homemade cookies and cider are also
served in the afternoon. Guests will find a number of
special packages offered throughout the year. Rates
vary by season from $89-219 For more information,
visit
Lodge at Jackson Village or call 800-233-5634.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
TENT SALE
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to think
about going back to school, but the summer is
whizzing by. Why not combine a great family
getaway with back to school shopping? Settler’s
Green Outlet Village, now sixty-outlets strong, is
holding their 4th Annual Mall-Wide Back to School
Tent Sale August 4, 5 and 6. Shop from 9am to
9pm, finding bargains galore from national-brand
manufactures including such favorites as GAP, Old
Navy, Aeropostale, Carter’s, OshKosh, Nike, Adidas,
and many more. Visit Settlers’ Green
Outlet Village or call 603-356-7031 for more
information.
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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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