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5-14-13 Calendar
"Eat out for Got Lunch! Laconia Week" fundraiser taking place at the Village Backery and the BrickFront Restaurant. Mention to server you are supporting Got Lunch! and a portion of the check donated to the cause. For more information visit www.gotlunchlaconia.com or email
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YA Program arts and crafts for teens and tweens. 2:30-4 p.m. at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield.
Barnstead-Alton-Gilmanton Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at J.J. Goodwin's Restaurant in Center Barnstead. Non-perishable foods for donation encouraged.
"Banjos, Bones, and Ballads" historical music program presented Jeff Warner. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Gilford Public Library.
Button Up NH Workshop to provide area residents with information on how to save money on home energy use. 6:30 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. For more information call 536-5030 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.)
Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.
Plymouth Area Chess Club. 6-8 p.m. at Pease Public Library. For more information call 536-1179 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.
YA Program arts and crafts for teens and tweens. 2:30-4 p.m. at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield.
Barnstead-Alton-Gilmanton Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at J.J. Goodwin's Restaurant in Center Barnstead. Non-perishable foods for donation encouraged.
"Banjos, Bones, and Ballads" historical music program presented Jeff Warner. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Gilford Public Library.
Button Up NH Workshop to provide area residents with information on how to save money on home energy use. 6:30 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. For more information call 536-5030 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.)
Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.
Plymouth Area Chess Club. 6-8 p.m. at Pease Public Library. For more information call 536-1179 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.
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5-10-13 Calendar
Pemigewasset Choral Society opens its 41st concert season. 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Franklin. Admission by donation.
Performance by Johnny Blue Horn and the Caretakers Live Blues at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $12. BYOB.
Hall Memorial Library events. Sit and Knit 2-5 p.m. Feminist Book Group discussing Graceling by Kristin Cashore 3 p.m.
Gilford Public Library events. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop-In Storytime (Ages 3-5 yrs), 10:30-11:15 a.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Conversational German Class 2:30-3:30 p.m.
"Soup to Nuts" raffle night to support the work of the Three Rivers Service Exchange. 6:30-8 p.m. at the American Legion in Northfield. For more information call 630-8111 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Discussion on Lyme disease lead by Nancy Bourassa from the organization 411 Lyme. 10 am. in the Community Room in Wesley Woods in Gilford. For more information call 528-2555 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
8th Annual Private Collections' Event at the Historic Belknap Mill in Laconia. Event runs from 6-10:30 p.m. and features various events throughout the night. Tickets are $100 per person or $575 for a table of six. For more information or to order tickets call 524-8813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.
Performance by Johnny Blue Horn and the Caretakers Live Blues at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $12. BYOB.
Hall Memorial Library events. Sit and Knit 2-5 p.m. Feminist Book Group discussing Graceling by Kristin Cashore 3 p.m.
Gilford Public Library events. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop-In Storytime (Ages 3-5 yrs), 10:30-11:15 a.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Conversational German Class 2:30-3:30 p.m.
"Soup to Nuts" raffle night to support the work of the Three Rivers Service Exchange. 6:30-8 p.m. at the American Legion in Northfield. For more information call 630-8111 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Discussion on Lyme disease lead by Nancy Bourassa from the organization 411 Lyme. 10 am. in the Community Room in Wesley Woods in Gilford. For more information call 528-2555 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
8th Annual Private Collections' Event at the Historic Belknap Mill in Laconia. Event runs from 6-10:30 p.m. and features various events throughout the night. Tickets are $100 per person or $575 for a table of six. For more information or to order tickets call 524-8813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.
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5-13-13 Calendar
"Eat out for Got Lunch! Laconia Week" fundraiser taking place at T-Bones, Cactus Jack's or Burrito Me. Mention to server you are supporting Got Lunch! and a portion of the check donated to the cause. For more information visit www.gotlunchlaconia.com or email
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Senior Moment-um event featuring a scrabble game. Noon at the Gilford Community Church. Light refreshments provided. For more information call 527-4722.
Hall Memorial Library events. Chess Club 4-7 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons adult club 5 p.m.
Laconia Historical and Museum Society holds opening reception for its new exbitit Made in Laconia. 6 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 35 Tower Street in Weirs Beach.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The program is held Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.), Laconia, NH 03246. Use back entrance. Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information.
Perfomance by the Moultonborough Academy music students hosted by the Moultonborough Historical Society. 7 p.m. at the Old Town House in Moultonborough.
Chess Club at the Hall Memorial Library. 4-7 p.m.
Free one on one internet and computer instruction every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Tilton Senior Center, 11 Grange Road, Tilton.
Adult Pick-up Basketball offered by Meredith Parks & Recreation Department held at the Meredith Community Center Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $1 per person - sign in and out at the front desk.
Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Harvey Beetle at 528-3073.
Meeting of Lakes Region I.B.D. Support Group for persons with Chrohn's Disease, various forms of Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 7 p.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Center at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For more information call Randall Sheri at 524-2411, 359-5236 or 524-3289.
Senior Moment-um event featuring a scrabble game. Noon at the Gilford Community Church. Light refreshments provided. For more information call 527-4722.
Hall Memorial Library events. Chess Club 4-7 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons adult club 5 p.m.
Laconia Historical and Museum Society holds opening reception for its new exbitit Made in Laconia. 6 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 35 Tower Street in Weirs Beach.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The program is held Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.), Laconia, NH 03246. Use back entrance. Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information.
Perfomance by the Moultonborough Academy music students hosted by the Moultonborough Historical Society. 7 p.m. at the Old Town House in Moultonborough.
Chess Club at the Hall Memorial Library. 4-7 p.m.
Free one on one internet and computer instruction every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Tilton Senior Center, 11 Grange Road, Tilton.
Adult Pick-up Basketball offered by Meredith Parks & Recreation Department held at the Meredith Community Center Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $1 per person - sign in and out at the front desk.
Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Harvey Beetle at 528-3073.
Meeting of Lakes Region I.B.D. Support Group for persons with Chrohn's Disease, various forms of Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 7 p.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Center at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For more information call Randall Sheri at 524-2411, 359-5236 or 524-3289.
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5-12-13 Calendar
Pemigewasset Choral Society opens its 41st concert season. 3 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater in the Sliver Cultural Arts Center at PSU. Admission $10. Tickets available by calling 535-ARTS.
"Celebrating Moms" program held by the Franklin Cemetary Association in celebration of Mother's Day. 1 p.m. at the Franklin Cemetary. Light refreshments provided.
Mother's Day Brunch to benefit the Boston Marathon victims held at the Black Swan Inn in Tilton. To purchase a ticket for the event call 286-4524.
Annual May Contemporary Dance Ensemble recital at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater at the Silver Center for the Arts. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth. For more information or to purchase a ticket call 535-2787 or visit silver.plymouth.edu.
Mother's Day at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Science Center in Holderness. All moms receive free trail admission with another paid admission. For details about this event or standard tail prices go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.
"Celebrating Moms" program held by the Franklin Cemetary Association in celebration of Mother's Day. 1 p.m. at the Franklin Cemetary. Light refreshments provided.
Mother's Day Brunch to benefit the Boston Marathon victims held at the Black Swan Inn in Tilton. To purchase a ticket for the event call 286-4524.
Annual May Contemporary Dance Ensemble recital at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater at the Silver Center for the Arts. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth. For more information or to purchase a ticket call 535-2787 or visit silver.plymouth.edu.
Mother's Day at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Science Center in Holderness. All moms receive free trail admission with another paid admission. For details about this event or standard tail prices go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.
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5-11-13 Calendar
Mother's Day Breakfast hosted by the American Legion Post 1 in Laconia. 8-11 a.m. Mothers eat free.
Annual 5K fundraiser Walk MS to benefit the National MS Society. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Opechee Park followed by the walk beginning at 10 a.m. $25 donation required of all participants over 12 years of age. For more information or to register via the phone call 1-800-344-4867.
Food Collection conducted by Postal Service letter carriers as part of the country wide Stamp Our Hunger Food Drive. Food items should be placed in mailbox for letter carriers to pick up.
Moultonborough Clean-Up Day postponed to Saturday, May 18th. Event will beginning at 9 a.m. at the Playground Facility on Playground Drive and from States Landing Bech on States Landing Road.
Samuel Wentworth Library Plant & Bake Sale to support the youth services at the library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library in Center Sandwich. For more information call 284-7237.
New Hampton School's Performing Arts Department presents the musical verity show "Swag! An Evening on the Edge." 7 p.m. in the McEvoy Theater in New Hampton. Suggested donations are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Painting demonstration offered during the reception for the Gilmanton Year-Round Library Artist Larry Frates. 1-3 p.m. at the library.
Book sale at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community fundraiser held by the Temple B'nai Israel featuring the contemporary vocal group the Boxcar Lilies. 7:30 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. Cost is $25 per person. Cruise ship style dessert buffet included. BYOB. To order tickets in advance at a reduced cost go towww.btinh.org or call 524-7044.
Mother’s Day Tea at the Gilford Public Library. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Annual May Contemporary Dance Ensemble recital at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater at the Silver Center for the Arts. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth. For more information or to purchase a ticket call 535-2787 or visit silver.plymouth.edu.
9th Annual Choose Franklin Community Day celebrating the theme "Volunteers - The Heart of the Community." Activities began at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. at Odell Park on Memorial Street in downtown Franklin. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Franklin High School and processes to celebration site.
Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the first-floor conference room Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
All compulsive eaters are welcome to attend the Overeaters Anonymous meeting held each Saturday morning from 11 to 12 at the Franklin Hospital.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Pleasant Street) in Laconia.
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.
Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Annual 5K fundraiser Walk MS to benefit the National MS Society. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Opechee Park followed by the walk beginning at 10 a.m. $25 donation required of all participants over 12 years of age. For more information or to register via the phone call 1-800-344-4867.
Food Collection conducted by Postal Service letter carriers as part of the country wide Stamp Our Hunger Food Drive. Food items should be placed in mailbox for letter carriers to pick up.
Moultonborough Clean-Up Day postponed to Saturday, May 18th. Event will beginning at 9 a.m. at the Playground Facility on Playground Drive and from States Landing Bech on States Landing Road.
Samuel Wentworth Library Plant & Bake Sale to support the youth services at the library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library in Center Sandwich. For more information call 284-7237.
New Hampton School's Performing Arts Department presents the musical verity show "Swag! An Evening on the Edge." 7 p.m. in the McEvoy Theater in New Hampton. Suggested donations are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Painting demonstration offered during the reception for the Gilmanton Year-Round Library Artist Larry Frates. 1-3 p.m. at the library.
Book sale at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community fundraiser held by the Temple B'nai Israel featuring the contemporary vocal group the Boxcar Lilies. 7:30 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. Cost is $25 per person. Cruise ship style dessert buffet included. BYOB. To order tickets in advance at a reduced cost go towww.btinh.org or call 524-7044.
Mother’s Day Tea at the Gilford Public Library. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Annual May Contemporary Dance Ensemble recital at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater at the Silver Center for the Arts. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth. For more information or to purchase a ticket call 535-2787 or visit silver.plymouth.edu.
9th Annual Choose Franklin Community Day celebrating the theme "Volunteers - The Heart of the Community." Activities began at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. at Odell Park on Memorial Street in downtown Franklin. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Franklin High School and processes to celebration site.
Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the first-floor conference room Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
All compulsive eaters are welcome to attend the Overeaters Anonymous meeting held each Saturday morning from 11 to 12 at the Franklin Hospital.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Pleasant Street) in Laconia.
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.
Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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