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2-20-13 Calendar
The Country Village Quilt Guild Board conducts QUILTO game (based on BINGO). 1:30 p.m. in the Moultonborough Life Safety Building.
Monthly meeting for the Plymouth Area Democrats. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center in Plymouth. Pot luck supper held from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Lakes Region Tea Party meeting discussing the Granite State Future Program. 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Public Library. For more information stainsolver.com.
Customer Service Workshop hosted by the the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce. Noon to 1 p.m. at the Pease Public Library in Plymouth. For more information email
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or call 536-1001.
The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.
Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednesday for fun, entertainment and education. Meetings provide an opportunity for older citizens to to meet for pure social enjoyment and the club helps the community with philanthropic work.
Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
Hall Memorial Library events. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Decorating Cupcakes activity 3:30 p.m.
Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks.
Preschool story time at Belmont Public Library. 10:30 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call/ leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.
Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia.
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.
The Country Village Quilt Guild meets 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Moultonborough Life Safety Building behind the Police and Fire Station on Rt 25 in Moultonborough, NH. All are welcome. For information call 279-3234 or visit our website at Country Village Quilt Guild.
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2-18-13 Calendar
Memory Research discussion presented by Dr. Anglela Kilb of Plymouth State University. 11 a.m. in the Taylor Community Woodside Building in Laconia. This is a rescheduled date from Feb. 8. To make a reservation 524-5600.
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.
Hall Memorial Library Monday Bookies discussing "Chosen by a Horse". 6 p.m. at the Green Ginger in Tilton.
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.
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.
Hall Memorial Library Monday Bookies discussing "Chosen by a Horse". 6 p.m. at the Green Ginger in Tilton.
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.
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2-17-13 Calendar
Hands Across the Table soup-a-thon fundraiser held at the St. James Espicople Church. 5 p.m. Donation of $8 per person benefits the Hands Across the Table organizion.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.
"Big River: The Advetures of Huckleberry Finn" on stage at the Inter-Lakes Community Theater in Meredith. A production of the Winni Players, the community theater wing of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. 2 p.m. matinee. For tickets call 366-7377 or visit www.winniplayhouse.org.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.
"Big River: The Advetures of Huckleberry Finn" on stage at the Inter-Lakes Community Theater in Meredith. A production of the Winni Players, the community theater wing of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. 2 p.m. matinee. For tickets call 366-7377 or visit www.winniplayhouse.org.
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2-16-13 Calendar
Comedy tripleheader all star lineup featuring Jim Lauletta, Graig Murphy, and Chris D held at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. BYOB. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 527-0043.
"Big River: The Advetures of Huckleberry Finn" on stage at the Inter-Lakes Community Theater in Meredith. A production of the Winni Players, the community theater wing of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. For tickets call 366-7377 or visit www.winniplayhouse.org.
The Gilmanton Year Round Library's Winter "Icebreaker" tradition featuring an evening of food, friends, and entertainment. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilmanton Academy (Town Office) building in Gilmanton Corners. BYOB. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25 when purchased in advance. For tickets call 267-1905.
Friends of the Meredith Library Cookie Walk rescheduled date. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meredith Public Library. Cookies sold for $5 a oo
Third Annual Winter Fest at Prescott Farm in Laconia. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for members, $3 for non-members, and $10 for fmailies with two or more kids. For more information call 366-5695 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Free workshop for people who may be in the first stages of facing foreclosure or who are in mortgage default. 10 a.m. to noon at the Laconia Police Department Community Room. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments served. Advanced registration required by calling 524-0747 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
12th Annual Community Talent Night held at the Franklin Opera House. 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children and can be purchased at the Opera House or online at www.franklinoperahouse.org. For more information call 934-1901.
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. .
Separated/Divorced Persons Support Group meeting. 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont. Compassion and affirmation in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments. Scholarships available. For more information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066.
Lakes Region Lyme Support Group meeting. Third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Laconia Middle School. For victims and support people of those with chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Questions? Leave message for Nancy at 1-888-596-5698.
"Big River: The Advetures of Huckleberry Finn" on stage at the Inter-Lakes Community Theater in Meredith. A production of the Winni Players, the community theater wing of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. For tickets call 366-7377 or visit www.winniplayhouse.org.
The Gilmanton Year Round Library's Winter "Icebreaker" tradition featuring an evening of food, friends, and entertainment. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilmanton Academy (Town Office) building in Gilmanton Corners. BYOB. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25 when purchased in advance. For tickets call 267-1905.
Friends of the Meredith Library Cookie Walk rescheduled date. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meredith Public Library. Cookies sold for $5 a oo
Third Annual Winter Fest at Prescott Farm in Laconia. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for members, $3 for non-members, and $10 for fmailies with two or more kids. For more information call 366-5695 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Free workshop for people who may be in the first stages of facing foreclosure or who are in mortgage default. 10 a.m. to noon at the Laconia Police Department Community Room. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments served. Advanced registration required by calling 524-0747 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
12th Annual Community Talent Night held at the Franklin Opera House. 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children and can be purchased at the Opera House or online at www.franklinoperahouse.org. For more information call 934-1901.
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. .
Separated/Divorced Persons Support Group meeting. 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont. Compassion and affirmation in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments. Scholarships available. For more information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066.
Lakes Region Lyme Support Group meeting. Third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Laconia Middle School. For victims and support people of those with chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Questions? Leave message for Nancy at 1-888-596-5698.
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2-15-13 Calendar
"Big River: The Advetures of Huckleberry Fin" on stage at the Inter-Lakes Community Theater. A production of the Winni Players, the community theater wing of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. 7 p.m. For tickets call 366-7377 or visit www.winniplayhouse.org.
Teens on Tanning Forum. 3 to 7 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. A program offered by the Melanoma Foundation of New England to educate high school students about sunsafety and the risks associated with tanning.
Spaghetti dinner conducted by the local youth from the First United Methodist Church to support a mission trip to Black Mesa Arizona to work with Native American families on the Navajo Reservation. 5:30-7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church in Laconia. Donations are $8 for adults and $5 for children under 5.
Annual meeting luncheon catered by the Laconia Village Bakery followed by a brief Belknap Mill Soceity business meeting. 11:30 a.m. at the Belknap Mill in downtown Laconia. Cost is $10 per person. Call 524-8813 to reserve a seat.
Informational presentation on the changes and renovations at the Laconia High School and Huot Career Technical Center. 11 a.m. at the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community in Laconia. To reserve a seat call 524-5600.
Traditional monthly coffeehouse featuring the acoustic folk guitarist Don Barenstien and Trio Dolama. 7-9 p.m. at the UUCF Meetinghouse in Franklin. Admission is $10. Music, coffee and desserts provided.
Hall Memorial Library events. Sit and knit 2-5 p.m.
Teen Movie Night at the Gilman Library. 7 p.m. Popcorn and drinks provided. Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 875-2550.
Tot Time at the Meredith Library. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon.
Gilford Public Library happenings. Social Bridge 10:30-11:15 a.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Clever Crafters 4-5:30 p.m.
Free workshop about developing better business relationships to increase sales offered by the Enterprise Center at Plymouth. 8-9 a.m. at the Firehouse in Holderness and 11 a.m. to noon at the White Mountain Community College in Littleton. Reserve a seat by calling 536-2011 or by emailing 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.
Sit and Knit at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 2-5 p.m.
Mount Meredith 24ft. high indoor climbing wall open to the public at the Meredith Community Center. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Open to all ages. Admission is $3 for children under 10 and $5 per adult. Family rate is $10 per visit. Equiptment provided. For more information call 279-8197.
Teens on Tanning Forum. 3 to 7 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. A program offered by the Melanoma Foundation of New England to educate high school students about sunsafety and the risks associated with tanning.
Spaghetti dinner conducted by the local youth from the First United Methodist Church to support a mission trip to Black Mesa Arizona to work with Native American families on the Navajo Reservation. 5:30-7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church in Laconia. Donations are $8 for adults and $5 for children under 5.
Annual meeting luncheon catered by the Laconia Village Bakery followed by a brief Belknap Mill Soceity business meeting. 11:30 a.m. at the Belknap Mill in downtown Laconia. Cost is $10 per person. Call 524-8813 to reserve a seat.
Informational presentation on the changes and renovations at the Laconia High School and Huot Career Technical Center. 11 a.m. at the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community in Laconia. To reserve a seat call 524-5600.
Traditional monthly coffeehouse featuring the acoustic folk guitarist Don Barenstien and Trio Dolama. 7-9 p.m. at the UUCF Meetinghouse in Franklin. Admission is $10. Music, coffee and desserts provided.
Hall Memorial Library events. Sit and knit 2-5 p.m.
Teen Movie Night at the Gilman Library. 7 p.m. Popcorn and drinks provided. Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 875-2550.
Tot Time at the Meredith Library. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon.
Gilford Public Library happenings. Social Bridge 10:30-11:15 a.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Clever Crafters 4-5:30 p.m.
Free workshop about developing better business relationships to increase sales offered by the Enterprise Center at Plymouth. 8-9 a.m. at the Firehouse in Holderness and 11 a.m. to noon at the White Mountain Community College in Littleton. Reserve a seat by calling 536-2011 or by emailing 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.
Sit and Knit at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 2-5 p.m.
Mount Meredith 24ft. high indoor climbing wall open to the public at the Meredith Community Center. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Open to all ages. Admission is $3 for children under 10 and $5 per adult. Family rate is $10 per visit. Equiptment provided. For more information call 279-8197.
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