Candlelight Stroll will return to Gilford Village in December
GILFORD - Gilford's enormously popular Candlelight Stroll, held last December as part of the town's bicentennial celebration, will be returning this year to Gilford Village on December 14, 2013, from 5-7 p.m.
Bill and Sally Bickford, co-chairs of Gilford's Bicentennial Committee, have agreed to return as leaders of the newly-formed Candlelight Stroll Committee. After the event was held last year, the Bickfords received high praise and accolades for the work they, Dee Chitty, and their fellow committee members did to ensure that the Candlelight Stroll was a spectacular finish to Gilford's celebration of its 200th anniversary.
Hundreds attended the event last year in Gilford Village, which offered numerous events at the library, the community church, and all three of Thompson-Ames Historical Society's historic buildings. Residents in the village richly decorated their homes for the holiday season, and a number of them opened their homes to the public.
The Candlelight Stroll Committee, consisting of the Bickfords, Dee Chitty, Carol Anderson, and Gilford historical society members, Kathy Lacroix and Diane Mitton, met recently to set the date and the time for this year's stroll. Also decided upon was this year's theme, "A Country Candlelight Stroll".
"We received so many compliments from our customers about Gilford's bicentennial celebration and especially about the Candlelight Stroll," said Sally Bickford. The Bickfords own and operate Kitchen Cravings, a family-style restaurant located on Route 11 in Gilford.
"The bicentennial was a lot of work for us, and we thought we were done last year," laughed Bill, "But, there were too many requests for the committee to run the event again this year - so Sally and I rounded up the people who said they would help if we held the stroll."
The stroll will be a fund raising event for Gilford's Thompson-Ames Historical Society, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that works to preserve the town's history as well as the Union Meetinghouse, Mt. Belknap Grange, and the Benjamin Rowe House, all located in Gilford Village.
Volunteers, as well as additional musicians and vocalists are needed to help on the day of the stroll. For more information about this event or to volunteer, please contact Bill or Sally Bickford at 528-0001.
Bill and Sally Bickford, co-chairs of Gilford's Bicentennial Committee, have agreed to return as leaders of the newly-formed Candlelight Stroll Committee. After the event was held last year, the Bickfords received high praise and accolades for the work they, Dee Chitty, and their fellow committee members did to ensure that the Candlelight Stroll was a spectacular finish to Gilford's celebration of its 200th anniversary.
Hundreds attended the event last year in Gilford Village, which offered numerous events at the library, the community church, and all three of Thompson-Ames Historical Society's historic buildings. Residents in the village richly decorated their homes for the holiday season, and a number of them opened their homes to the public.
The Candlelight Stroll Committee, consisting of the Bickfords, Dee Chitty, Carol Anderson, and Gilford historical society members, Kathy Lacroix and Diane Mitton, met recently to set the date and the time for this year's stroll. Also decided upon was this year's theme, "A Country Candlelight Stroll".
"We received so many compliments from our customers about Gilford's bicentennial celebration and especially about the Candlelight Stroll," said Sally Bickford. The Bickfords own and operate Kitchen Cravings, a family-style restaurant located on Route 11 in Gilford.
"The bicentennial was a lot of work for us, and we thought we were done last year," laughed Bill, "But, there were too many requests for the committee to run the event again this year - so Sally and I rounded up the people who said they would help if we held the stroll."
The stroll will be a fund raising event for Gilford's Thompson-Ames Historical Society, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that works to preserve the town's history as well as the Union Meetinghouse, Mt. Belknap Grange, and the Benjamin Rowe House, all located in Gilford Village.
Volunteers, as well as additional musicians and vocalists are needed to help on the day of the stroll. For more information about this event or to volunteer, please contact Bill or Sally Bickford at 528-0001.
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 01:06
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D 140 w/1 col Beeman: LRCC's Jeff Beeman wins Leaders of Promise Scholar Award
LACONIA — Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Business Management Honor Student Jeff Beeman of Laconia was recently presented the 2012 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar Award. The Scholar Award was for $1,000 to be used towards his education expenses.
"I feel very privileged to be selected as one of the PTK Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise," says Beeman who is studying business and graphic design at LRCC. "This will be extremely helpful in accomplishing my educational goals."
Beeman anticipates seeking gainful employment following graduation in 2013 while at the same time continuing to work towards his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Beeman maintains a near perfect 3.78 grade point average in his LRCC studies.
PTK is the recognized honor society for two-year colleges worldwide. There are more than 1.5 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 United States, US territories, Canada, Germany, and Japan.
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Jeff Beeman (Courtesy photo)
"I feel very privileged to be selected as one of the PTK Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise," says Beeman who is studying business and graphic design at LRCC. "This will be extremely helpful in accomplishing my educational goals."
Beeman anticipates seeking gainful employment following graduation in 2013 while at the same time continuing to work towards his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Beeman maintains a near perfect 3.78 grade point average in his LRCC studies.
PTK is the recognized honor society for two-year colleges worldwide. There are more than 1.5 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 United States, US territories, Canada, Germany, and Japan.
CAPTION:
Jeff Beeman (Courtesy photo)
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 01:05
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Global Awareness Action Study Group meeting on February 26
MEREDITH — The Meredith Public Library, 91 Main Street, will host a Global Awareness Local Action Study Group meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m.
This will be the first meeting to determine community interest. There are twelve different topics which can be explored such as Global Warming, Menu for the Future and Voluntary Simplicity.
This month the focus will be on Sustainable Living. Those interested in joining are invited to attend and meet Emily Richey from GALA who will explain about this non-profit organization's study group. Registration is not required. For more information call 279-4303.
This will be the first meeting to determine community interest. There are twelve different topics which can be explored such as Global Warming, Menu for the Future and Voluntary Simplicity.
This month the focus will be on Sustainable Living. Those interested in joining are invited to attend and meet Emily Richey from GALA who will explain about this non-profit organization's study group. Registration is not required. For more information call 279-4303.
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 01:00
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Laconia Parks and Rec Vacation Week Activities
LACONIA — The Laconia Parks and Recreation Department plans a variety of activities during February School Vacation Week.
On Monday, February 25 and Tuesday, February 26 there will be Middle School Open Gym from 1-4:15 p.m.
On Tuesday, February 26 there will be a sledding party at the Laconia Sledding Hill from 1-4 p.m with cocoa, cookies and a bonfire.
On Wednesday, February 27 there will be Elementary Open Gym.
On Thursday, February 28 there will be High School Open Gym from 1-4:15 p.m. and an ice skating party at Memorial Park from 1-4 p.m. with cocoa, cookies and a bonfire.
On Friday, March 1 there will be High School Open Gym from 1-4:15 p.m.
On Monday, February 25 and Tuesday, February 26 there will be Middle School Open Gym from 1-4:15 p.m.
On Tuesday, February 26 there will be a sledding party at the Laconia Sledding Hill from 1-4 p.m with cocoa, cookies and a bonfire.
On Wednesday, February 27 there will be Elementary Open Gym.
On Thursday, February 28 there will be High School Open Gym from 1-4:15 p.m. and an ice skating party at Memorial Park from 1-4 p.m. with cocoa, cookies and a bonfire.
On Friday, March 1 there will be High School Open Gym from 1-4:15 p.m.
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 00:58
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