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6-15-13 Calendar
Day long watercolor and wax resist workshop at the Vynnart Gallery in Meredith. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch provided. For more information call 476-5507 or email
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Michael Vincent Band performs at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 2-4 p.m. Admission is $12. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. BYOB.
National star Joe Yannetty performs as part of the Las Vegas comedy series at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 524-0043 or visiting www.pitmansfreightroom.com. BYOB.
Opening of 'Green Stills' contemporary photography exhibit featuring at meet and greet with photographer Forrest K. Elliot. 5-7 p.m. at the Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery in Center Sandwich. For more information call 284-7728.
Book signing with the author of "Fisher of Men: the Motorcycle Ministry of Herb Shreve". 2-4 p.m. at Annie's Book Stop in Laconia.
Fundamentals of Fly-Fishing Workshop hosted by the NH Fish and Game Department. 1 p.m. at the Waterville Valley Recreation Department. Cost is $10. Equipment provided. For optional equiptment recommendations or more information call 236-4695 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Roast Pork Dinner held by the Bristol Baptist Church. 5:30-7 p.m. at 30 Summer Street on Route 4 in Bristol. Admission is $9/adults, $4/children, and $30/family. For more information call 744-3885.
Opening day of the Laconia Farmers' Market held in the parking lot of Laconia City Hall. 8 a.m. to noon. Features a wide verity of produce, baked goods, cheese, meats and seafood, soaps and crafts.
Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to noon at the Historical Old Town Hall in Sanbornton. For more information call 286-3018.
Sanbornton Congregational Church's annual Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to noon at the old Town Hall in Sanbornton. For more information call 286-3018 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
British Rock band Foghat performs at the Broken Spoke Saloon in Laconia. 10:30 p.m.
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. .
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.
Michael Vincent Band performs at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 2-4 p.m. Admission is $12. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. BYOB.
National star Joe Yannetty performs as part of the Las Vegas comedy series at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 524-0043 or visiting www.pitmansfreightroom.com. BYOB.
Opening of 'Green Stills' contemporary photography exhibit featuring at meet and greet with photographer Forrest K. Elliot. 5-7 p.m. at the Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery in Center Sandwich. For more information call 284-7728.
Book signing with the author of "Fisher of Men: the Motorcycle Ministry of Herb Shreve". 2-4 p.m. at Annie's Book Stop in Laconia.
Fundamentals of Fly-Fishing Workshop hosted by the NH Fish and Game Department. 1 p.m. at the Waterville Valley Recreation Department. Cost is $10. Equipment provided. For optional equiptment recommendations or more information call 236-4695 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Roast Pork Dinner held by the Bristol Baptist Church. 5:30-7 p.m. at 30 Summer Street on Route 4 in Bristol. Admission is $9/adults, $4/children, and $30/family. For more information call 744-3885.
Opening day of the Laconia Farmers' Market held in the parking lot of Laconia City Hall. 8 a.m. to noon. Features a wide verity of produce, baked goods, cheese, meats and seafood, soaps and crafts.
Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to noon at the Historical Old Town Hall in Sanbornton. For more information call 286-3018.
Sanbornton Congregational Church's annual Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to noon at the old Town Hall in Sanbornton. For more information call 286-3018 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
British Rock band Foghat performs at the Broken Spoke Saloon in Laconia. 10:30 p.m.
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. .
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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6-14-13 Calendar
Moultonborough Women's Club Silent Summer Auction featuring live music and dancing. 7-10 p.m. at the Lions Hall on Old Route 109 in Moultonborough. Cost of $20 per person. Tickets available by calling 320-6476.
LittleWolf performs at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Admission is $12. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. BYOB.
Belknap County Area Committee on Aging meeting featuring the program 'Beyond the Hearing Aid: Hearing Assistance Technology." 10 a.m. in the Wesley Woods Community Room at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For more information call 528-2555 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Gala event hosted by the Moultonborough Women's Club. 7-10 p.m. at the Lion's Hall in Moultonborough. For more information call 320-6476.
Summer Gala & Silent Auction being held by the Moultonborough Women's Club. 7-10 p.m. at the Moultonborough Lion's Club on Old Route 109. Donation of $20 required and must be paid in advance by calling 320-6476.
Events happening at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. Sit and Knit 2-5 p.m. Feminist Book Group featuring the book Trickster's Choice by Tamora Pierce 3 p.m.
Demonstration on how to create handcrafted knives lead by master knife maker Zach Jonas. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the League of Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery, located at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith.
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.
Happenings at the Gilford Public Library. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Conversational German Class 2:30-3:30 p.m.
LittleWolf performs at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Admission is $12. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. BYOB.
Belknap County Area Committee on Aging meeting featuring the program 'Beyond the Hearing Aid: Hearing Assistance Technology." 10 a.m. in the Wesley Woods Community Room at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For more information call 528-2555 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Gala event hosted by the Moultonborough Women's Club. 7-10 p.m. at the Lion's Hall in Moultonborough. For more information call 320-6476.
Summer Gala & Silent Auction being held by the Moultonborough Women's Club. 7-10 p.m. at the Moultonborough Lion's Club on Old Route 109. Donation of $20 required and must be paid in advance by calling 320-6476.
Events happening at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. Sit and Knit 2-5 p.m. Feminist Book Group featuring the book Trickster's Choice by Tamora Pierce 3 p.m.
Demonstration on how to create handcrafted knives lead by master knife maker Zach Jonas. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the League of Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery, located at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith.
Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Sit and Knit at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 2-5 p.m.
Happenings at the Gilford Public Library. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Conversational German Class 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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6-13-13 Calendar
The Loon Preservation Committee presents a program on current inititiaves, research, and educational programming. 2:30 p.m. at Golden View in Meredith.
Writer's Group at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 5:30 p.m.
Belknap County Farm Bureau monthly meeting held at Beans and Greens Farm in Gilford. 7 p.m. Farmers as well as gardeners welcome. Light refreashments provided.
'Botany and Bodies" photography showcase featuring a meet and greet with the photographer Jill C. Fischman. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VynnArt Gallery located at 30 Main Street in Meredith. For more information call 279-0557.
Eat, Drink and Raise Dough fundraiser for the Hall Memorial Library held at Uno's Restaurant in the Tanger Outlet Mall. 20% of each food bill will be donated to the library if a Dough Rai$er Ticket is presented to the server. For more information on where to pick up tickets call 286-8971 or visit the circulation desk of the library.
Roomful of Blues band performs as part of Laconia Motorcycle Week at the Laconia Roadhouse in the Weirs Beach. 10 p.m.
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.
Happenings at the Gilford Public Library. Conversational French 3-4:30 p.m. Crafter’s Corner 6-7:30 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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6-12-13 Calendar
Brown Bag Luncheon Seminar presented by the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce featuring a program on preventative health. 12-1 p.m.
Events happening at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. Story time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Scrabble 1-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts 3:30 p.m. featuring a Father's Day craft.
Belknap County Democrats meeting. 7 p.m. at the former Hillside Meadow Agway building in Tilton. Elections for officers and delegates for 2013-2014 held during the meeting.
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.
Happenings at the Gilford Public Library. Line Dancing for Beginners 9-10 a.m. Check – Out – An – Expert! 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friends Monthly Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Workshop entitled Introduction to QuickBooks for Small Business sponsored by SCORE Lakes Region and Franklin Savings Bank. 5-8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce located in Laconia. Registration is $30 at the door. For more information or to register call 524-0137.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting featuring guest speaker Rev. John Davies MSEd. 5 p.m. at Live Free Home Health Care. Light refreshments provided. For more information call 254-7397.
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.
Events happening at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. Story time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Scrabble 1-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts 3:30 p.m. featuring a Father's Day craft.
Belknap County Democrats meeting. 7 p.m. at the former Hillside Meadow Agway building in Tilton. Elections for officers and delegates for 2013-2014 held during the meeting.
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.
Happenings at the Gilford Public Library. Line Dancing for Beginners 9-10 a.m. Check – Out – An – Expert! 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friends Monthly Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Workshop entitled Introduction to QuickBooks for Small Business sponsored by SCORE Lakes Region and Franklin Savings Bank. 5-8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce located in Laconia. Registration is $30 at the door. For more information or to register call 524-0137.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting featuring guest speaker Rev. John Davies MSEd. 5 p.m. at Live Free Home Health Care. Light refreshments provided. For more information call 254-7397.
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.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 10:06
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6-11-13 Calendar
YA Program featuring a sand art project for teens and tweens. 3-4:30 p.m. at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield.
Presentation on Hybrid Cars and Hypermileage sponsored by Global Awareness, Local Action. 7 p.m. at the Wolfeboro Public Library. For more ifnormaiton call 569-2428.
Book Chat with the author and illustrator of the book The Season's of Life. 7 p.m. in the Agnes Thompson Meeting Room at the Gilman Library in Alton.
'Walk and Talk' session providing citizens with a behind the scenes view of Moulton Farm. 6 p.m. at Moulton Farm in Meredith. For more information call 279-3915 or visit www.moultonfarm.com.
Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
74th Annual Meeting of the Members of New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC). Catered dinner begins at 5 p.m. followed by the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Suggested donation of$5. RSVP by calling 1-800-698-2007.
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. .
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.
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.
Presentation on Hybrid Cars and Hypermileage sponsored by Global Awareness, Local Action. 7 p.m. at the Wolfeboro Public Library. For more ifnormaiton call 569-2428.
Book Chat with the author and illustrator of the book The Season's of Life. 7 p.m. in the Agnes Thompson Meeting Room at the Gilman Library in Alton.
'Walk and Talk' session providing citizens with a behind the scenes view of Moulton Farm. 6 p.m. at Moulton Farm in Meredith. For more information call 279-3915 or visit www.moultonfarm.com.
Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
74th Annual Meeting of the Members of New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC). Catered dinner begins at 5 p.m. followed by the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Suggested donation of$5. RSVP by calling 1-800-698-2007.
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. .
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.
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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