MOULTONBOROUGH — A Winter Mammal Tracking Workshop will be held Saturday, February 23 from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Loon Center.
Join biologist Chris Conrod at the Loon Center as he shares his knowledge in tracking mammals. The Markus Wildlife Sanctuary has a myriad of mammal inhabitants and  winter is the best time to see what they're up to.
In this introductory workshop you will learn to identify mammal prints and track patterns, (gaits) and learn why we find a certain species where we do. Please bring snowshoes if able.
Admission is free.
On Thursday, Feb. 28 from 3-4 p.m. come by the Loon Center and enjoy an hour of storytelling with Angela Klingler, an award winning storyteller who weaves traditional world folktales, mythology, Native American, regional legends, and history with humor and wit.
Her stories are, "Alternately wise and funny, silly and poignant," writes The Yukon News.
The program is free for members and $5 for non-members.
The Loon Center is filled with interactive displays for adults and children alike and its full size taxidermy loons are displayed for close inspection. It also offers a gift shop and visitors can enjoy the well-marked walking trails starting from the parking lot.
For further information call (603) 476-5666 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

MOULTONBOROUGH — All candidates for Town and School District offices in Moultonborough have been
invited to speak at Meet the Candidates Night 2013 to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 24 at the Moultonborough Lions Club on Old Route 109.
Jerry Hopkins, Town and School District Moderator, will serve as moderator for Meet the Candidates Night.
Each candidate will be given an opportunity to express his/her reasons for running, address their qualifications, and comment on any specific issues that concern them. After all the candidates for a given Town or School District office have presented, there will be time for questions from the audience.
On the Town ballot, there are two candidates (Betsey Patten and Chris Shipp) running for one (1) three-year seat on the Select Board.
Also on the Town ballot, there are four candidates (Susan Buchnam, Joanne M. Farnham, Barbara Sheppard and Laurie Whitley) running for three (3) three-year seats as Library Trustees, and there are two candidates(Kenneth Bickford and Tim Tinel) running for one (1) one year seat on the Zoning Board.
There are two candidates (Josh Bartlett and Bob Gofredo) running unopposed for two (2) three-year seats on the Planning Board. There are no candidates for one (1) three-year seat as Trustee of the Trust Funds. This seat may be determined by write-in ballots.
On the School District ballot, two candidates are running unopposed for two seats (3 years) on the School Board. Gerald Buteau is running for a second three-year term on the School Board and Celeste Burns is running for the second open three-year seat.
Moderator Hopkins will also allow those present to speak in favor of or against petitioned warrant articles that may appear on either the Town or School District warrants.
All residents are invited to attend this event designed to give candidates an opportunity to express their views, and most importantly, give residents an opportunity to ask questions of candidates. Coffee, water and desserts prepared by members of the Moultonborough PTA will be available for all in attendance.

LACONIA — Wilkins-Smith American Legion Post #1 will celebrate its 94th year with a dinner and awards night featuring a full prime rib dinner on Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m.
Founded by the doughboys of the Great War. Laconia's Post 1 was names for Frank W.Wilkins, an Army
telegraph sergeant who was the first "Laconia boy" killed in that war.
In 1946 the name was changes to Wilkins-Smith in order to honor the first Laconia son to be killed in World War II, Ltcdr. Stuart Smith.
Its charter was based on service to veterans and their children, Americanism and camaraderie. The post members conduct funeral rites as well as firing detail for funerals of all veterans whose families so request. They also conduct parades and remembrance ceremonies as well as doing programs for the local schools.
The post sponsors several levels of youth baseball, participate in Boy Scout Eagle Courts, provide flags, education, and flag disposal ceremonies. It provides six scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors.
The Kelley-Miller Circus was first brought to Laconia by Post 1 as was the Harlem Wizards basketball show recently.
For ticket information for the dinner contact the post prior to Feb. 27 at 524-9728.