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Independence Day Weekend Events & Celebrations

4th of July Weekend Sale
Tanger Outlet Center
120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, NH 03276
July 3-5, 2009
Shop Tanger's July 4th Weekend Sale! And don't forget to log on to www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton/coupons before your visit for additional sale offers. It's outlet shopping TangerSTYLE! Stores open on July 4th 10am-7pm. 603.286.7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton

Grease
The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village
Inter-lakes Auditorium, One Laker Lane (on Rte 25), Meredith
June 30-July 12, 2009 Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Matinee Wed. 2pm; Sun. 7pm.
Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959; duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. An 8-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals place Grease among the world's most popular musicals. Adults $29; Children (K-12) $20; Seniors (65+) $25 888-245-6374 www.interlakestheatre.com

Super Stellar Friday: "Black Holes"
Friday, July 03, 2009 7:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center - 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
Celebrate Fourth of July Eve with a bang! Join us this Friday at 7 PM to discover which constellations and stars are visible in the night sky - and find out where a black hole or two may be lurking - with Tonight's Sky. Then, immerse yourself in the planetarium show Black Holes for a full-dome double-feature experience! Following the program will be a FREE Skywatch with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society. Telescope viewing begins at dusk (weather permitting). Recommended for ages 8+. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. (603) 271-7827 www.starhop.com

Play it Again Sam
June 24-July 4, Mon-Sat 8pm; Mon 2pm
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
Weirs Beach NH
A romantic comedy from the mind of Woody Allen. It's the sixties and the only person in NY who isn't swinging is neurotic Allan Felix. When his wife leaves him for being too boring, Allan sets out to find the woman of his dreams. With the help of his best friend's wife  - not to mention the spirit of his idol, Humphrey Bogart - Allan discovers that perhaps what he's looking for is closer than he thinks. Tickets $21. students/seniors $19. www.winniplayhouse.com

Live Music
Friday, July 03, 2009 9:00 PM ~ 11:30 PM
Patrick's Pub & Eatery
Friday & Saturday Nights. Relax, Eat, Drink and Enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Listening to the sounds of the areas best musicians Starting at 9:00pm.Never a Cover! Junctions Rts. 11 & 11B, Gilford, NH 03249 (603) 293-0841 www.patrickspub.com

Garden Series - Lilies
Tarbin Gardens - 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin NH 03235
June 30 - July 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on lilies. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM - 5PM (tea price $7.00). The gardens are open from 10AM - 6PM. Price: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. (603) 934-3518 www.tarbingardens.com

Music in the Marketplace
Friday, July 03, 2009 5:30 AM ~ 8:30 AM
Meredith, Mill Falls Marketplace
Stroll through the shops of the Mill Falls Marketplace while enjoying a summers' night serenade in the courtyard. Weather permitting.

Independence Day Family Festival
Saturday, July 04, 2009 11:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department
Join in on the fun on Packard's Field the 4th of July with games, T-Shirt Tie-Dying, a 100' obstacle course, Fireman's BBQ, bounce house, Live Music, Dunk Tank and more. Great fun for the entire family!!! $10 per child-allows participation to all field day activities and one complementary boat rental per wristband. Children 3 and under are free. Additional cost for BBQ. 603.236.4695. Town Square Condos

38th Annual Gunstock Summer Craft Festival
Sat/Sun, July 4-5, 2009
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Route 11A Cherry Valley Road, Gilford NH 03249
This nationally recognized event hosts over 75 Juried Craftsmen and Artisans. The Gunstock Arts & Crafts Festival is held rain or shine and is handicap accessible. Friendly pets are welcome on a leash. Festival hours are 10am to 5pm daily. Admission and parking is free. While at the Festival take time to enjoy the Gunstock Wetlands Boardwalk, a universally accessible ¼ mile, self guided, educational boardwalk as well as numerous hiking trails. www.gunstock.com

Fourth of July book-signing
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Bayswater Book Co - 23 Main Street, Center Harbor The Bayswater Book Co. is holding a special Fourth of July book-signing event for the new book "The Lakes Region of New Hampshire: Four Seasons, Countless Memories" Saturday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The book was designed by Eismont Design of North Swanzey. Ray Carbone, the editor of the new "coffee-table" book of great photographs of the area, will be on hand to sign copies of the book. In addition, several contributors are expected to be on hand to sign their work. The popularity of the locally produced book, which was released Memorial Day, is impossible to deny. Carbone has announced that all 300 first edition, hand-signed and numbered casebound copies of the "The Lakes Region of New Hampshire" have already been distributed to local stores - and some are sold out. That makes Saturday's book-signing event possibly one of the last opportunities to get that special edition. However there are still plenty of the paperback editions left. www.carboneproductions.com

Fireworks Dinner Dance Cruise
Saturday, July 04, 2009
M/S Mount Washington
July 4th Lake Winnipesaukee is an exciting place. Small boats light up the lake while they wait for the fireworks. Join us for a cruise with dinner and dancing while we scout for fireworks around the lake. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. $49 For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com

Let Freedom Ring - Shaker Spirit Day
Sunday, July 05, 2009 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH
A celebration of the American voice in honor of our nation's birthday. Poetry reading "In Praise of Peace" by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire 12 noon to 2 pm. Special tour, "The Shakers as Americans." Admission: $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-17; no charge for children under 6. $42 family rate. Group rates available. To purchase tickets, visit Admissions Desk or call 783-9511. www.shakers.org

Sunday Champagne Brunch
Sunday, July 05, 2009
M/S Mount Washington
Enjoy a wonderful Champagne Brunch with Jazz entertainment aboard the M/S Mount Washington while you cruise Lake Winnipesaukee. The most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest Lake in NH and covers 72 square miles. This crystal clear natural body of water is spring fed and surrounded by 3 mountain ranges and contains 253 habitable Islands. There is no better way to see New Hampshire's natural wonders. From Weirs Beach at 10 AM &12:30 PM. From Alton Bay at 11:15. For more information call 603-366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com

4th of July Fireworks and Cookout
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Steele Hill Resorts
516 Steele Hill Rd. - Sanbornton, NH 03269
Beginning at 5pm
Steele Hill to hold it's annual BBQ and Fireworks Sunday July 5th! Many activites and vendors, all are welcome as the cookout and fun begin at 5pm. Hope to see you here! 603-524-0500 Ext. 0 www.steelehillresorts.com
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FIREWORKS SCHEDULES
Lakes Region NH Fireworks

4th of July in Alton Bay
July 3rd, 2009 7-9 pm.
Rain date: July 11
Alton Bay Bandstand, preceded by East Bay Jazz Concert performing Swing and Jazz favorites. Fireworks will be launched off of the barge in Lake Winnipesaukee at 9:20pm. Rain Date is July 11. Parking is available in the Alton Bay public parking lot and along Rte. 11 in Alton Bay. Boat parking to watch the show from the lake will be available south of Shibley's Restaurant and north of the channel markers going into Back Bay.

4th of July in Ashland
July 3, 4, 2009 6-9pm
Ashland Ball Field, Ashland
July 3rd: Pre-fireworks entertainment; Fireworks Start at 9:30 pm
July 4th: Pancake Breakfast at Common Man Restaurant 7am-10am; Parade, Main Street 10am; Antique car show; Band concert; Softball game.

Waterville Valley
July 3-4, 2009
The weekend kicks off with a traditional Independence Day Parade, visitors and locals alike are welcome to enter a float.www.waterville.com
Join in on the fun on Packard's Field the 4th of July with games, T-Shirt Tie-Dying, a 100' obstacle course, Fireman's BBQ, bounce house, Live Music, Dunk Tank and more. Great fun for the entire family!!! $10 per child-allows participation to all field day activities and one complementary boat rental per wristband. Children 3 and under are free. Additional cost for BBQ. Saturday evening there's an outdoor concert in Town Square from 6:30 - 9:30 and a spectacular fireworks display over Corcoran's Pond. For more information please contact the Waterville Valley Recreation Department at 603.236.4695.

Parade in Moultonboro
July 4th, 2009 11:00 am
Parade Only Starts at Central School

A Salute to Freedom
July 4-5, 2009
Mount Washington Hotel and Resort- Bretton Woods,

NH Annual Fireworks Display over Meredith Bay and Center Harbor Bay
July 4, 2009 Dusk
Meredith and Center Harbor Bay, NH

Laconia Fireworks
July 3, 9pm
Downtown Laconia/Rotary Park
Annual 4th of July fireworks celebration to be held in downtown Laconia.

4th of July Parade & Celebration
July 4, 2009 9:30 pm Downtown, Laconia, NH

4th Of July at Weirs Beach
July 3rd, 2009 midnight
(July 4th 12:01am)
Rte 3 Weirs Beach, NH
Celebrate July 4th in Weirs Beach! The first July 4th fireworks show in the state kicks off at 12:01am on July 4th on the beach in Weirs Beach!

Gilmanton Celebration
July 4, 2009
Enjoy a parade, fireworks, food and games.

4th of July Party Train
Jul 4, 2009
Lincoln- Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. viewable from Hobo Railroad parking lot.
Fourth of July Family Party Train: Lincoln, NH July 4th at 7:00 PM Train fare $ 20.00 adult $ 15.00 child ages 3-11 (2 & under free/party option for them is $ 5.00) Includes train ride with hot dogs, chips, soft drink, ice cream treat, party favors, entertainment by David Smith and fun! Buy tickets on line at www.hoborr.com

Lincoln/Woodstock July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2009 9:30pm
Celebrations-Lincoln and Woodstock; Fireworks-Main St. Lincoln
    
Wolfeboro 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2009
Parade 10am; Bandstand Concert in Cate Park 7:30pm-9:30pm; Fireworks 9:30pm

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