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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.

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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.

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2-14-13 Calendar

Meredith Library daily happens. Mystery Book Group featuring the book The Paperwhite Narcissus by Cynthia Riggs. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Knotty Knitters held from 10 a.m. to noon.
Valentine's Day special performance by the the Heather Pierson Trio. 8 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. Admission is $10 at the door. BYOB.
Lakes Region Genealogy Interst Group holds its monthly meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Wolfeboro Public Library. Free and open to the public. For more information call 630-8497.
Gilford Public Library events. Toddler Time 10:30-11:15 a.m. Brown Bag Book Discussion 12:30-1:30 p.m. Conversational French 3:30-4:30 p.m. Crafter's Corner 6-7:30 p.m. Evening Book Discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Valentines Day movie showing featuring the film "Beastly". 3 p.m. Popcorn served.
Valentine's Day Potluck Lunch and Ice Cream Social at the Tilton Senior Center. 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share and a list of ingredients for those with food sensitivities. Beverages, ice cream, and toppings provided. For more informaiton or to RSVP call 527-8291.
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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2-13-13 Calendar

Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at Top of the Town Restaurant in Belmont (88 Ladd Hill Road). Guest speaker will be State Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley of Wolfeboro. Open to all Republicans and like-minded independents.
Pulic Forum on the Belknap County Budget hosted by Belknap County Democrats.
7 p.m. at the Laconia Police Department Community Room. Program will feature Democratic members of the county House delegation.
Screening of documentary film "Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives".
7 p.m. at the Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road) in Laconia. Sponored by Sustainable Sustenance. For more information call Karen at 528-8560 or write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Belknap Mill Quilters monthly meeting held at the Conference Center at Lake Opechee in Laconia. 6:30 p.m. social hour followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Non-members welcome to attend.
Interactive workshop that simplifies the process of starting a business conducted by SCORE Lakes Region in conjunction with Meredith Village Savings Bank.
5-8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Chamber Conference Room in Laconia. Tuition is $25. To register visit www.lakesregion.score.org or call 524-0137.
Huot Technical Center open house showcases renovations.
9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m. at the Hout Center in Laconia.
ABC and ME at the Meredith Library.
10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Preschool class ages 3-5.
Mom and Me free family film at Smitty's Cinema in Tilton featuring the movie Chicken Little.
Doors open at 11 a.m. followed by the movie at 11:30 p.m.
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. Friends of the Library monthly meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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.
Potluck Soup and Bread Supper followed by a Worship Service with Taize music. 6 p.m. at the Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC. For more information call 286-3018.
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.
Hall Memorial Library events. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Scrabble 1-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts featuring Paper Hearts project 3:30 p.m.
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.

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2-12-13 Calendar

Sandwich residents Dick and Ruth Stuart share experiences from a recent trip to Cuba. 7 p.m. in Rotary Hall at the Laconia Public Library.
Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice hosts a volunteer informational session.
10:30 a.m. at Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice in Laconia. Refreshments available. For more information call 524-8444 x2348 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 
Presentation on men's health hosted by LRGHealthcare in conjunction with Patrick's Pub and Eatery.
6 p.m. at Patrick's Pub and Eatery in Gilford. To make a reservation for this free program call 527-7120.
Gilford Public Library events.
Storytime (18 mo. – 5 years) 10:30-11:15 a.m. Babygarten (Birth – 18 Months) 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Meredith Library daily events.
Computer Club held from 10-11 a.m. Meredith Public Library Board of Trustees meeting 6-7 p.m. Open to the public.
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.
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.
Crafts for Teens/Tweens featuring a Valentine's Day project. 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Memorial Library.
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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