MEREDITH — Gather round the stage at Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Ristorante on Sunday, March 24, to be part of the 19th Annual JTG Music Memorial Extravaganza, a 12-hour live music spectacular benefit show to benefit theGnerre Music Scholarship Fund.
Mike Brien will be kicking off the show at noon, dedicating his set of music to long-time friend and fellow musician Tom Mann followed by 12 consecutive hours of live musical entertainment which will be performed by more than 35 talented local and out of state musicians.
There will also be a special song dedication to friends and fellow musicians Joe Droukas and Tom Mann at 5 p.m. The featured acts throughout the day and evening include solo artists, duos, trios, and full bands. The vast array of musical genres to be enjoyed include: folk music, rock and roll, blues, Americana, bluegrass, original compositions, and alternative.
This spectacular musical Extravaganza is held each year at Giuseppe's in memory of its founder, Joe
"Giuseppe" Gnerre, and will raise money to benefit for The Gnerre Music Scholarship Fund. A Taylor 314 CE acoustic guitar valued at $2,230 donated in part by Northern Lights Music Store of Littleton, will be raffled. Tickets for the guitar raffle are $20 each and may be purchased in advance at Giuseppe's. Only 100 will be sold, and need not be present to win.
In addition, a silent auction will be held with items donated by The Inns at Mill Falls by the Lake, New Hampshire Distributors, Amoskeag Beverages, Lakes Region Coca Cola, Ippolito's Furniture Store, Southern Wine and Spirits, Lake Region Therapeutic Massage, Giuseppe's Pizzeria and more.
There is no cover charge however a $10 suggested donation will be accepted at the door.
The Musician Line up of performances beginning at Noon: Michael Brien, Jeff Lines, Chris Kelly, Dr. Jack, Paul Hubert, John Theriault, Don Bergeron & Steve Columbo, Justin Jaymes, "The Sweetbloods", Ian Pollard, Pocket Change, a special song dedicated to commemorate Joe Droukas and Tom Mann, Paul Connor & Lou Porrazzo, "The Belly Dancers", J Cage, The Wharf Rats, The Original Ossipee Mountain Boys, Joey Gnerre , Billy Gnerre, Tyler Gnerre, Mike Bourgeois, Eric Gagne, Rick Page, Phil "n" The Blanks, No Limitz, Alivia Aubut, Jennifer Karnan and Mike Loughlin.
Since 1996 The Gnerre Music Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $26,000 in scholarships to 31 students from the Lakes Region. Qualified students from Inter-lakes High School, Moultonborough Academy, Laconia High School, Gilford High School, Newfound Regional High School, and Plymouth High School may apply for the Gnerre Music Scholarship for the upcoming 2013/2014 year. Applications will be available at the guidance counsel office at each school.
For limited reservations and information call Giuseppe's at 279-3313.
Donations may be made out to "The Gnerre Music Scholarship Fund" will be accepted "at will" during the
event, and may also be made directly at Meredith Village Savings Bank.

NEW HAMPTON — The Gordon Nash Library hosted a Zentangle class which was such a great success that another class will be held at the library on March 30.
Participants learn to make beautiful images using structured patterns with pen on paper. The workshop is $35 plus a $10 materials fee. There are free materials for Friends of the Gordon-Nash Library so participants can save $10 by joining the Friends of the Library.
On March 20th at noon B.B.B.G. (Brown Bag Book Group) will be discussing the book "Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'Easter" by Lisa Patton. There are always interesting refreshments provided by the book group discussion leader, Diane Bacon.
That very evening, March 20 at 6 p.m. the Gordon-Nash Movie Night will be showing, "Lovely, Still" starring Academy Award Winners, Martin Landau and Ellen Burstyn.
What begins as an odd and awkward encounter quickly blossoms into what appears to be a romantic late life love affair that takes us on a heartfelt and wonderful journey which takes an unexpected turn.
Skillfully and sensitively directed by Nik Fackler, the film also stars Elizabeth Banks and Adam Scott, and features original music by Conor Oberst and a score by Nate Walcott and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes
There is a $5 suggested donation. Popcorn is free.
The very next day, March 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. N.H. Historical Society Presents: Family Stories: and why telling them matters, with Humanities Scholar and Storyteller, Jo Radner. This program is free and open to the public.
On March 28 the New Hampton Garden Club, which was founded in 1932 and is one of the oldest garden clubs in New Hampshire, will meet at the library.

ALTON — Safe Boaters of New Hampshire is gearing up for the 2013 boating season with a new team in place to lead New Hampshire's grassroots boating organization into the future.
Robert Flannery a resident of Alton, who has served in the past as a spokesman for SBONH and most recently as the Vice President, has agreed to lead the organization as President, taking over from John Harrington, who is stepping aside after two years at the helm of SBONH.
Harrington has done yeoman's work during his tenure, assisting the Marine Trades Association with initiatives and supporting new legislation that, if approved, would return money for boat registrations in New Hampshire back into the Navigation and Safety Fund ending the current tax on boaters and restoring the boating user's fee to support safe boating activities in the state.
Harrington has agreed to remain an influential voice in Safe Boaters of New Hampshire and will become the board's Secretary.
A founding member and behind the scenes helmsmen of Safe Boaters of New Hampshire, Chris Hazel has agreed to become Vice President. Jason Pridham continues in his critical role as teasurer.
Scott Verdonck continues to be the spokesman for our organization along with the continuing in his role as Legislative Director.