7-24 Calendar

Annual Hike for Trails hosted by the Squam Lakes Association. 8 a.m. at the Mt. Morgan trailhead. This fun hike-a-thon allows participants to choose from a beginner, intermediate or expert level hike. Free event T-shirt. Proceeds will support the maintenance of more than 50 miles of hiking trails in the Squam and Sandwich Ranges. For more information call 968-7336 or visit www.squamlakes.org.

Free training for those who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. 9 a.m. to noon. (Part 2 - Regulations) Hosted by Spaulding Youth Center in conjunction with the Education and Training Partnership at Granite State College. This is a seven part series called Foster and Adoptive Care Essentials. Parts 1 and 2 will be held at Spaulding Youth Center. Parts 3 to 7 will be held in Franklinat the Family Resource Center. Contact Carol Sanborn at carolsanborn@spauldingyouthcenter.org or 603-286-8901.

'Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris' on stage at the Music Clinic in Belmont. A production of the Music Clinic Theatre Company. A musical review of the songs and commentary of Belgian-born signer-songwriter Jacques Brel. 7 p.m. $12.50 ($10 for seniors.) For information and reservations call 677-2777.

'Spirit of the Maker' artist demonstration series at the League of NH Craftsmen Gallery in Meredith. Kathleen Peters will demonstrate techniques for making 3-dimensional felted art. And she will discuss the process and science behind creating fine quality felt. Free. For information call 279-7920.

Free concert at Winnipesaukee Marketplace at Weirs Beach. 7-10 p.m. Grining Lizards (Rock).

Al-Anon meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. every Saturday in the first floor conference room. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

Open Door Diners offers free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street in downtown Tilton will provide a free hot meal that's 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 mark@trinitytilton.org.

Annual Leavitt Park Carnival in Laconia. 3 to 6 p.m. Games for all ages. Grill hot dogs. Baked Goods. Etc.

Public Breakfast and Bake Sale hosted by the Masons at Doric-Centre Lodge #20 in Tilton. 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Building on Rte. 3/11 West in Titon (across from the Fitness Center). Eggs cooked to order. $6. Takeout available.

'Chicago' on stage at the Inter-Lakes Community Theater in Meredith. 2 p.m. matinee and again at 8 p.m. A production of the Summer Theatre in Meredith Village. For tickets call 1-888-245-6374 or visit www.interlakestheatre.com.

Dowsing Field Day at D’Acres (www.dacres.org) in Dorchester NH. Hosted by the White Mountain Dowsers. Come have some fun practicing your dowsing skills! Work with map dowsing, nature spirits, animal energies, locating water, minerals, geopathic stress, finding lost objects and much more ! $5 dollar suggested donation. $10 dollar organic lunch provided by D’Acres Call Suz at 603-726-8676 to register.

Re-dedication of Korean and Vietnam Memorial in New Hampton. 9:30 a.m. At the New Hampton edge of the Pemigewasset Bridge on Rte. 104. Hosted by the Garden Club.

The New Hampshire Music Festival presents a tribute to Frank Sinatra conducted by pops great Matt Catingub. 8 p.m. in the Hanaway Theatre at the Plymouth State University Silver Center for the Arts. For ticket information call 279-3300 or visit www.nhmf.org.

Noel Coward comedy 'Blithe Spirit' on stage at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse at Weirs Beach. 8 p.m. $22 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. For ticket information call 366-7377.

37th Annual Yakee Fare at the United Baptist Church of Lakeport in Laconia. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee and donuts, cookie and fudge walks, home baked goods from Millie's Pantry, children's games, free balloons, face painting, crafters, jewelry, good used items at Yankee Peddler and delicious food at Taylor's Eatery. Silent auciton. Music by DJ Mike Lemay of Smooth Entertainment. Proceeds are main source of income for the Vincent C. Ladd Memorial Campership Fund.

'Just Love to Sing!' presents a concert of opera and musical theatre at Gilford Community Church. 7:30 p.m. Directed by Jane Cormier and Carlos Martinez. Tickets available at the door. For more information visit www.justlovetosing.com.

Gilmanton Community Church chicken and rib barbecue. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Iron Works church location. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children 6 to 12. (Family rate is $30).

70th Annual Art Show & Sale of the Lakes Region Art Association. Work on display for public viewing at the Belknap Mill from noon to 3 p.m.

Dr. Charles Martin, author of 'New Hampshire Rail Trails", will sign copies of his book from 2 to 4 p.m. at Innisfree Bookshop in Meredith. For more information call 279-3905.

Rock'n Ribfest at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford. Hosted by the Gilford Rotary Club. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission price of $5 does not include food and drink.