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5-5-13 Calendar

Patrick's Pub Fundraiser to benefit the Laconia Middle School eighth grade class. 5-8 p.m. at Patrick's Pub and Eatery in Gilford. A percentage of the funds will be put towards a memorial for Lily Johnson.
Inter-Lakes High School Drama Club presents the performance of the modern musical "13".
7 p.m. in the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium. Tickets are $10/adults and $6/students.
Annual Afternoon Tea hosted by the Starr King Felowship and the Girl Scout Junior Troop 10552 of Plymouth.
4-6 p.m. at the Starr King Unitarian Fellowship in Plymouth. Colorful hats and vintage clothing welcome. $10 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets call 536-1179 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Fourth annual Beach to Bar 5K sponsored by Holland Hill Studio and Fitness and Yoga.
Race starts at 10 a.m. with festivities ending at noon. Registration costs $20/adults and $10/students. To register call 476-2476 or visit www.hollandhillstudio.com.
Lakes Region Singers spring performance featuring popular show tunes and big band favorites. 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford.
Second Annual Kid's Fishing Day hosted by the Gilmanton Community Church. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Corners Church in Gilmanton behind the town hall.
Mother's Day Craft Fair held in the gymnasium of Laconia High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cookie Walk conducted by the Laconia Scouts Pack 68. 1-5 p.m. outside the Shaw's Super market located at the Belknap Mall. $5 per container.
Concord Community Music School Faculty Jazz Ensemble performs concert as part of the 2013 Taylor Community Music Series. 3 p.m. in the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community in Laconia. Call 524-5600 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for reservations.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.
Learn to play the traditional music of Guinea, West Africa with Sayon Camara. 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Center for Wellness in Keene. Held the first Sunday of every month. Cost is $50. Register in advance by calling 802-779-4914 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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5-4-13 Calendar

Inter-Lakes High School Drama Club presents the performance of the modern musical "13". 7 p.m. in the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium. Tickets are $10/adults and $6/students.
Opening Day Heifer Parade with Food and Fiddle hosted by Canterbury Shaker Village.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parade begins at 11 a.m. For a complete schedule of Opening Day activities visit www.shakers.org.
Dance Night at Pitman's Freight Room featuring live music by Blues/Rock artist Tony Sarno and his band TS Review.
8 p.m. Admission is $12. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. BYOB.
Local Aquafina free Pitch, Hit and Run competition sponsored by the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department.
1:30 p.m. at the Gilford Village Field. Open to children ages 7-14. For more information call 527-4722.
2013 season of the Ellacoya Chapter #43, Order of the Eastern Star's bean suppers.
5 p.m. at the Squam Valley Masonic Building on the Center Harbor/Holderness town line. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children.
"N.H. Jazz" presents the Richard Gardzina Quartet in concert. 8 p.m. at La Piece located at 322 West Main Street in Tilton.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information or to reserve tickets call (877)-325-3927.
Performance by the national act 'Funkapuss' hosted at the Tower Hill Tavern in Laconia. 7 p.m. at the taverns location at 264 Lakeside Ave in the Weirs. Admission is free.
Annual Bike Safety Rodeo sponsored by the Gilford Police Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. 10 a.m. to noon. at the Gilford Elementary School. Bring bikes and helmets to the event.
Flea Market to benefit local charities. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Building in Tilton. For vendor information call 524-0733.
Mother's Day Craft Fair held in the gymnasium of Laconia High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Yard Sale at the Hall Memorial Library. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Hampshire's Shaw Brothers perform at the Franklin Opera House. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22/adults and $20/seniors and children. To reserve a seat call 934-1901.
Adult Comedy night with comedian Bucky Lewis held to benefit cancer victim Diane Cleveland. 8 p.m. at the Margate Resort. Tickets are $20 per person. Doors pen at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 520-6464. 
Workshop on "Painting Your Historic Home" presented by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance in association with the Sanbornton Historical Society. 1-4 p.m. at the Lane Tavern in Sanbornton. Cost is $15 for NHPA members, and $25 for non-members. For more information visit www.nhpreservation.org.
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.

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5-3-13 Calendar

Lakes Region Singers spring performance featuring popular show tunes and big band favorites. 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford.
Gilford Public Library events. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. – 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.
Oscar Night at the movies featuring Bette Davis as a starring actress in the film. 7 p.m. at the Gilman Library in Alton. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Literacy Fun Night for Preschool and Kindergarten children ages 3-6 and their parents. 6-7:30 p.m. at Laconia Christian Academy. For more information call 524-3250 or visit www.laconiachristian.org.
Karaoke event hosted by the American Legion Post 33. 7:30 p.m. at the Post at 6 Plymouth Street in Meredith. $5 donation requested.
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.

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5-2-13 Calendar

Gilford Public Library Events. Toddler Time (18 mo – 3 yrs) 10:30-11:15 a.m. Conversational French 3:30-4:30 p.m. Crafter’s Corner 6-7:30 p.m. Foreign Movie Night 7-9 p.m.
Second Annual Music Fest to benefit the Greater Meredith Programs Career Partnership Program with Inter-Lakes High School hosted by Mame's restaurant in Meredith. 6 p.m. Fifty percent of proceeds donated to program.
Performance of the folk/bluegrass group High Range featuring fiddler Ellen Carlson. 8 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room. Admisison is $12. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. BYOB.
Town Hall meeting For District 7 held by Sen. Andrew Hosmer, D-Laconia. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at AutoServ at 40 East Main Street Tilton.
Writer's Group held to help individuals sharpen their writing skills. 5:30 p.m. at the Hall Memorial Library.
Food For Friends free meal. 5-6 p.m. at the Tapply Thompson Community Center. For more information call 744-2713.
"Getting Personal With History" presented by Dan Darling. 7 p.m. at the Franklin Historical Society's Webster Place building.
Laconia Indoor Market. 3-6 p.m. at Skate Escape on Court Street in Laconia. Various farmers, food vendors, artisans, and independent sales representatives will be present. For a full list of vendors and specials go to http://laconiaindoorwintermarket.weebly.com/index.html.
Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
Plymouth Area Chess Club meets Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Starr King Fellowship, 101 Fairgrounds Road. Form more information call George at 536-1179.
American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30.
Knitting at Belmont Public Library. 6 p.m.
Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.
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.

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5-1-13 Calendar

Holderness Select Board meeting and recognition gathering for Sid Lovett Day in honor of his services and kindness to the people of the Holderness area. 4 p.m. at the town hall.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center invites New Hampshire residents to visit the trails as part of New Hampshire Day.
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $3 for New Hampshire residents. Out of state residents pay general admission prices.  Live animal presentations held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. For more information call 968-7194 or go to www.nhnature.org.
Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC/Public Library Film Series presents "Fuel" (America's addiction to oil).
6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sanbornton Public Library.
Gilford Public Library events. Check – Out – An – Expert! 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gilford Write Now Writers’ Group 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Hall Memorial Library. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Arts and Crafts create a vase lesson 3:30 p.m.
Speed Schmozing event to help improve business networking and relationship building held by Women Inspiring Women. Mingling and appetizers offered from 5-5:45 p.m. followed by the schmoozing session from 5:45-8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Reservations required at wiwnh.com.
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.
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 1:30pm  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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