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The Wentworth-Coolidge Commission is pleased to announce the return of the Lilac Festival. A beloved Seacoast event, this year’s Festival will feature old favorites, including guest lectures by lilac experts, a silent auction, tours of the Mansion, and lilac sales. The WCC is expanding the children’s activities this year to include arts and crafts, treasure and scavenger hunts, children’s caricatures, and an alpaca petting zoo to name a few. The Commission will move into the second phase of the Lilac Restoration Project and invite guests to plant lilac seedlings, cut from the Site’s historic plants, in the new lilac nursery.Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011Time: 10 am – 3 pmLocation: Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Historic Site, 375 Little Harbor Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801For more information: call 603-436-9889 or visit www.wentworthcoolidge.org

Mother’s Day Weekend Craft Festival

The scenic Town Common in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire will come alive with color, flavor and music

for the Mother’s Day Weekend Craft Festival on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2011. Over 75 Juried Craftsmen and women from all over New England will display and sell their American made works including Stained Glass, Original Watercolors, Pen and Ink Drawings, Photography, Embroidery, Pottery, Carved Wildlife, Folk Art, Hand Crafted Soaps, Country Wood, Pillow-Quilts, Metal Sculpture, Tap-

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Wildquack Duck River Festival and Duck Race

A recognized quintessential New England Village and a highly visited resort destination plays host to the 22nd running of the Ducks & River Festival on Sunday May 29, 2011.

Come see this wild and zany event that has been a favorite for more than 20 years. Families, friends, singles, writers, photographers… You really need to see this one for yourself. Watching more than 3,500 yellow rubber ducks make their way down the Wildcat River to the finish line will excite the child in all of you. And… can you believe it, this event is free to observe. There is no admis-sions fee. Duck races are not unusual but Jackson’s duck races are fast becoming famous for the eclectic selection of ducks coming together to race. You have your regular yellow ducks that look like all the other duck race ducks but then you have the Olympic Ducks that have a look of their own and then there is the BIG ducks and they are BIG. So remember when visiting the Wildquack duck race you are going to see some very different racing styles. The prizes are incredible offering more than $2,500 in cash

and 60 other prizes including vacation stays, dining certificates, spa treatments, gift baskets, attrac-tions tickets and so much more.

Kids will want to come early to enjoy the games and craft activities presented by the very respected Kennett High Key Club. Everyone should come hungry and be sure to check out all the fabulous barbeque foods offered by local and visiting chefs, try the kettle corn, ice cream, lobster sandwiches and more.

Watch the “ever growing” parade starting from the Covered Bridge at 1:30 PM, have your picture taken with “Wildquack” the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Duck, visit local businesses and really enjoy this “ole” fashioned “Day in the Park”.

Watch for a chance to pick your very own special duck as we host a first time “Pluck your Duck” kick off party or purchase your duck tickets at one of our participating ticket sales representatives. Find out who will be this year’s

“Jackson’s Cake Boss” by visiting the “Jackson Cake Boss Competition Tent area and try out all the yummy entrees. Do you think you’ve got talent? Be sure to register for your “5 Minutes of Fame” contest and don’t miss the Silent Auction tables.

To learn more about how and where you should go to get your Duck Tickets, to volunteer,

to register for Jackson’s Cake Boss or 5 Minutes of Fame Contests call the Jackson Area Cham-ber of Commerce today at (603)383-9356 or visit us on the web at www.jacksonnh.com.

Spring into Warnerset for May 14

Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce Retailers’ presents Spring into Warner, May 14,

2011 from 10am to 4pm in beautiful Warner, NH. The purpose of Spring into Warner is to educate people of all ages about the arts and the artisans that live in the local area. This is turly a day for the entire family and we hope you will join us!

What’s happening: Dance Workshops, Live music including Bradford Bog People, Face Painting, Bug Jars, Kids basket making, Story time, Book Sale, Barn Sale, Plant Sale, Bouncy House, Fairy House building, “Along the Basket Trail” basket traditions in New Hampshire, Artisans and much more. For more info and a complete list of places and times email [email protected] or www.kearsagechamber.org

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22nd Annual Chowder & Microbrew Festival

On May 29, 2011 at 12 noon, area restaurants will bring their chowders to booths at Town Square in hopes of winning the coveted “Golden Clam Award”. Admission fee buys guests sample-sized tastes of each chowder and a ballot to vote for their favorite concoction. In addition to chowder, there will also be a microbrew fest- Come meet the brewers and taste some of New Hampshire’s finest local ales under the brew tent. Live music and fun family activities all day for this event. Where: Waterville Valley Town Square, Waterville Valley, NH 03215 Phone: 603-236-8175Website: www.townsquarecondos.com

Indian Museum Celebrates the Earth

On Sunday, May 1, 2011, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Mu-seum will hold it’s 8th Annual Celebrate the Earth Festival. Special 2011 exhibit “Along the Basket Trail” Basket Mak-ing Traditions of New Hampshire.

Basket making demonstrations, Merrimack County Conservations Services Soil Tent, Joan’s famous composting

Worms presentation @ 11:30, Guided tours of Medicine Woods, Just for kids Weaving /Plant Activity/Scavenger Hunt. Regular admission prices apply for above activities. Abenaki Women: Basket Making and Cultural Survival Presentation by Sherry Gould 1pm-3pm –This presenta-tion is free –Supported by the New Hampshire Humanities

Council. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of ongoing Native American cultural expression. Contact: Shawn Olson, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH 03278 456-2600 ext 223, email: [email protected], www.indianmuseum.org.

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March 23, 2011 - The New Hampshire Golf Association has published its 2011 tournament schedule. As in the past, a number of golf clubs have agreed to host State Amateur pre-qualifiers in May and June. Players will vie for spots at each pre-qualifier, leading up to the NHGA State Amateur Championship, to be held at the outstanding Nashua Country Club July11th to 16th. Applications for this and all NHGA events are available on the NHGA website at www.nhgolf.com, and spots for the state am pre-qualifiers figure to go fast this year. Nick McLaughlin of Hanover Country Club will be back to defend his title.

The Player’s Championship, and invitational event held annually at beautiful Baker Hill Golf Club in Newbury, will take place the weekend of June 4 and 5. Once again the state’s top amateurs will meet to determine the winner of this prestigious event. Last year Pat Pelletier of Hanover CC and D.J. Lantz of Lake Sunapee CC were co-champions.

The following weekend will find the NHGA at Ridgewood Country Club in Moultonborough and Owl’s Nest Golf Club in Campton, for the Four-Ball Championship. Two-man teams will vie for the championship trophies in both gross and net divisions.

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The Junior Championship returns to Campbell’s Scot-tish Highlands in Salem for the 15th straight year. Last year Chelso Barrett of Bretwood Golf Club outlasted Tyler Silver of Eastman Golf Links for the title.

The NH Open will again be held at Atkinson Resort & Country Club on July 26 & 27. Top New England pros and amateurs will compete over fifty-four holes on the chal-lenging Atkinson layout. Shrewsbury, MA pro Scott Hawley prevailed in 2010.

The Stroke Play Championship visits the Jungle Course at Green Meadow Golf Club in Hudson for the 6th straight

year. Last year Pat Pelletier held off Nick MacDonald, with a 10 under par score of 278 . The Stroke Play Championship will take place August 2nd through August 4th.

The Senior Championship returns to the picturesque Country Club of New Hampshire in North Sutton in 2011. Concord CC’s Bob Mielcarz will return to defend his title August 30th and 31st.

The Mid-Amateur Championship for the over-25 crowd will be held September 22-24 at the venerable Manchester Country Club. Jeff Sullivan captured the 2011 Robert H. Elliott Trophy at Rochester Country Club.

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In addition to these major championships, the NHGA will again conduct numerous other tournaments, including four-ball events at Kingswood GC and Stonebridge CC. And the inaugural Tournament of Club Champions will be held at scenic North Conway CC on May 21st. The Father/Son will be contested at Kingswood GC on August 9th. And the NHGA again will conduct 15 Junior Tour events around the state for junior boys and girls ages 10-17. For information about any NHGA events, visit www.nhgolf.com.

27th Jim Berry Memorial Golf Tournament

Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Balsams 18-hole Panorama championship golf course, which sits beautifully on the western side of Keazer Mountain. The holes flow naturally over the mountainside, and feature elements like deceptively wide fairways, small greens and sand bunkers to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Benefits Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. To register call 603-388-4289. Registration deadline is May 11. Where: The Balsams Panorama Golf Course, Dixville Notch, Colebrook, NH 03576 Phone: 800-698-8939Email: [email protected]: www.northcountrychamber.org

The Golf Club of New England to host The 2012 U.S. Junior Amateur

March 30, 2010 - STRATHAM, N.H. - In July 2012, The Golf Club of New England will host the first ever United States Golf Association championship in the State of New Hampshire’s history. The club has been chosen by the USGA as the site of the 2012 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. The dates for the championship are July 16-21, 2012.

“Earning the opportunity to host the U.S. Junior Amateur is a major triumph for the state and the club,” said Craig Benson, former Governor of the State of New Hampshire and current Honorary Chairman of The Golf Club of New England.

“The first USGA championship was held in 1895. With the work we’ve done here at The Golf Club of New England, we finally have a venue worthy of joining the 47 other states that have shared the honor of hosting such an event. We look forward to hosting golf’s rising stars and hope to continue to be a part of the USGA’s rich heritage.”

Benson also announced an unprecedented effort to follow these rising stars as they embark on their golf ca-reers. The Golf Club of New England will incorporate into its website “The Drive to New Hampshire,” a social media

forum in which aspiring golfers who plan to compete in the 2012 Junior Amateur championship can post their profiles. “This is a great way for young golfers to share their progress and growth in the sport,” said Benson. For more information on “The Drive to New Hampshire,” visit www.golfclubne.com/nh.

The course opened in 2003 and was designed by the Arnold Palmer Course Design Company.

“We’re one of only two Arnold Palmer designed courses in New England,” said club chairperson Joseph Kane. “It’s a beautiful setting and will be a fitting chal-lenge for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, an event that has helped launched the careers of golf greats such as Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.”

First held in 1948, the U.S. Junior Amateur Champi-onship has showcased many of the sport’s greats at the start of their careers.

Other notable participants in U.S. Junior Amateur Championships include Ben Crenshaw, David Duval, Jim Furyk, Lee Janzen, Anthony Kim, Justin Leonard, Davis Love, Bill Mayfair, Johnny Miller, Corey Pavin, Jeff Sluman, Curtis Strange and Ken Venturi. The 2009 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion was Jordan Spieth; he was 15 years old when he won the event, held at Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, New Jersey.

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The Music Hall presentsMomix: Botanica

Portsmouth, New Hampshire…The Music Hall presents Momix: Botanica on stage at its historic theater in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Saturday May 14, 2011 8pm and Sunday May 15, 2011 2pm. They are returning to The Music Hall with their visually thrilling “herbal remedy…for our current universal blues” as founder Moses Pendleton puts it. As with each Momix show, the troupe transports audiences to a fantasy world through its trademark use of riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props, athletic dance, magical lighting and imagery – creating an entertaining multimedia experience. With an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to Vivaldi, Botanica reveals nature’s changing imagery. An natural aphrodisiac, Botanica shows off the endlessly renewable energy of the superb Momix performers, with costumes, projections and custom-made props and pup-petry adding an extra dose of fantasy to the elixir. This is dance at its most organic and inventive.

According to Therese LaGamma, Deputy Programming Director and Curator, “When Momix premiered Botanica at the Joyce Theater last year in New York, it received standing ovations and critical acclaim. They are masters at what they do – visually stunning dance with a circus element. These

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The Nashua Symphony Orchestra’s 2010 |11 season – the third under the ensembles’ Music Director & Principal Conductor, Jonathan McPhee – continues to delight audi-ences with a final program on Saturday, May 7, sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental.

After a thundering start with Wagner’s thunder-ing overture to The Flying Dutchman, the NSO’s revered concertmaster Elliott Markow spreads his wings as soloist for Vaughan Williams’ ethereal The Lark Ascending. Mr. Markow’s performance is made possible by artist sponsor Triangle Credit Union.

The season soars into the sunrise as Maestro McPhee leads the Nashua Symphony Orchestra in Brahms’ lumi-nous and beloved second symphony.

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online, phone, or via email to [email protected]. WHEN: Saturday, May 7, at 8:00 p.m.WHAT: Flights of Fancy WAGNER, The Flying Dutchman: Overture VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, The Lark Ascending BRAHMS, Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op.73WHERE: Keefe Memorial Auditorium, 117 Elm Street, Nashua NH

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Benefit concert for Newfound Lake

The second Annual Volunteer Kick-Off Party and Benefit Concert will be held May 7, 2011 from 5 p.m until bedtime. The event will be located at The Mill Fudge Fac-tory in fowntown Bristol. Everyone who volunteers for the Newfound Lake Region Association gets a newly designed NLRA tee shirt and free admission to the the Uncle Steve Band at 7:30pm. NLRA volunteers protect Newfound Lake and its watershed. Come join us at The Mill Fudge Factory on May 7th and party like a volunteer. Sponsored by NLRA and The Mill Fudge Factory, NLRA, 800 Lake Street, Bristol, NH (603)744-8689.

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In a ground-breaking juried exhibit, Click! Contem-porary Responses to Photographic Masterworks, Sharon Arts Center challenges the region’s photographers to respond to a loaned collection of vintage masterworks by such renowned photographers as Robert Frank, Weegee, Edward Weston, Harry Callahan, Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans, and Ansel Adams. Regional photographers will be asked to consider their work in relation to these impressive vintage works. This show gives regional photographers a unique opportunity to present their work in a broad historical and conceptual context. The end result will be an interesting mix of contemporary and vintage works that will challenge visitors to consider the history, and future of an entire medium.

“We have acquired a collection of work through a se-ries of generous loans, the quality of which is scarcely seen outside major collections and museums,” said co-curators Alex Cahoon and Luke Kelly. “This is shaping up to be one of the most exciting photography shows of the year, not just in the northeast, but arguably in the entire country. Sharon Arts Center will be hosting a series of free public programs in conjunction with the exhibit at the downtown

Peterborough galleries. Click! Contemporary Responses to Photographic Masterworks begins May 6th and continues through June 25th at Sharon Arts Exhibition Gallery, Depot Square, Peterborough. Gallery hours are Monday- Satur-day from 10-6 and Sunday from 11-5. Further information is available by calling 603-924-7676, by logging on to our website sharonarts.org, or by following us on Facebook. On loan from Private Collection

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aaron sisKind (1903-1991), pleasures and terrors of Levitation #32, 1965. oversized

vintage gelatin silver print 16 x 20 inches

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private Collection. dorothea LanGe (1895-1965), ireland, Group of Men, 1954Vintage gelatin silver print. 25.1 x 16.2 cm (9 7/8 x 6 3/8 inches) on loan from private Collection.


‘As You Like It’ coming toNH Theatre ProjectWhen: May 13-22, 2011 Fridays @ 7pm & Sundays @ 2pm Saturday, May 14 - 2pm; Saturday, May 21 - 7pmWhere: 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801Tickets: $20 general admission, $14 students & seniorsReservations recommended: 603-431-6644 x 5, or email reservations@nhtheatreproject. org

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players...” says Jacques in The Bard’s beloved comedy As You Like It. Director Genevieve Aichele expands on Shakespeare’s world by placing his magical Forest of Arden on a distant planet “where no man has gone before.” Loosely inspired by the original Star Trek television series, with original music by CJ Lewis, NHTP’s As You Like It features hapless lovers escaping the confines of their spaceship to wander happily through Arden’s fantastic landscape.

Brigid Abreux of Portsmouth takes on the formidable role of Rosalind, Shakespeare’s most intrepid feminine protagonist, along with Senior Youth Repertory students from Portsmouth, Exeter, Kittery, York, Stratham, Durham, South Berwick, North Berwick, Newfields, Dover, Rye, Rollinsford and Eliot.

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The professional production team includes Robin Fowler, assistant director/stage manager; Meghann Beauchamp, lighting & scenic designer; and Maura Suter, costume designer.

Pontine premieres The House Of The Seven Gables

Pontine Theatres co-directors, Greg Gathers & Mar-guerite Mathews, bring their unique approach to literary adaptations to Nathaniel Hawthornes 1851 romance, The House of the Seven Gables. Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 2pm. There is an addtional 8pm performance on Saturday 23 April. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.

org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, based on availability, a half-hour prior to each performance. Pon-tine’s West End Studio Theatre is located at 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH. Information: [email protected] / 603-436-6660. Pontine’s 2010-11 performance season is supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.

Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the story follows several generations of the ill-fated Pyncheon family, bowed under a curse dating from the famous witch trials, and trapped in the once magnificent, but now decrepit, House of the Seven Gables. Based on Hawthorne’s experience of growing up in Salem, and interwoven with incidents from the history of the Hawthorne family, The House of the Seven Gables was an instant success, and remains a great American classic.

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The House of the Seven Gables is, as Hawthorne puts it, a “history of retribution for the sins of long ago”. Or, one might say it is an prefiguring of Faulkner’s line that, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” The saga starts in the 17th century, when Colonel Pyncheon, covets the land of one Matthew Maule. Colonel Pyncheon uses his influence to have Matthew Maule tried for witchcraft. As the con-victed Maule stands on the gallows, he pronounces a curse on Pyncheon: “God will give you blood to drink!”.

It is the working-out of this curse, through future generations of Pyncheon family that forms the essence of The House of the Seven Gables.

Pontine’s original works are enacted for audiences using a synthesis of period theatrical conventions, classical movement theatre, and experimental theatrical tech-niques. Pontine’s co-directors are both trained in classical movement theatre, an expressive discipline that combines balletic physical rigor with elements of corporeal mime and rhetorical gesture. However, the unique demands of a commitment to interpreting New England literature, culture and history has led Pontine to enhance its move-ment theatre foundation with a stunning palette of period and experimental theatrical techniques.

Pontine is a two-actor company—yet each of its works is peopled with a full cast of characters. Roles may be enacted by articulated human figures, constructed by

Mr. Gathers of wicker, wood and cloth, which the actors manipulate and speak for, and interact with. Mask perfor-mance is also employed, with the two actors often sharing masked roles as the action requires, as in traditional commedia dell’arte performance.

Cut-out and projected shadow figures may also round out the cast, and may speak through the actors; a Victorian miniature parlor theatre may be set up with a flourish—complete with decorated proscenium and curtain—and plays-within-plays enacted, as the actors manipulate figures within the toy theatre and speak their

roles. A Victorian “rolling panorama” may be unfurled as the actors narrate a dramatic incident. Finally, Pontine also employs striking transparencies and screen projections as set elements, which the actors and other figures move through and interact with. Through precise mastery and subtle deployment of these design elements, Pontine’s original works articulate a distinctive creative and artistic vision that remains unequaled in the region. Audiences consistently describe Pontine performances as “magical”, “enlightening”, “inventive”, “surprising”, “absorbing” and “delightful.

Comics from Late Night TV come to Opera House

Hop on the laugh-a-minute merry-go-round on Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 PM when the Rochester Opera House presents three of the country’s top stand-up Comics from Late Night TV : Paul Nardizzi, Brad Mastrangelo and Rob Steen.

Paul Nardizzi, known nationally for his rapid-fire comedy style, shoots out a barrage of rants on contempo-rary topics from spouses to sports. Since everything ticks

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Brad Mastrangelo, on a dare in 1991, stepped up to open mic at Nick’s Comedy Club in Boston “figuring to make a fool of myself”. That was his first night on stage. Impressed with his potential, the club manager convinced him to enter a comedy competition at Stitches Comedy Club. That was his second night on stage. He won. Now, a frequent monologue writer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Mastrangelo cracks-up audiences with high-energy, hysterical observational comedy. According to Dennis Leary, host of Comics Come Home at Boston University, “Brad stole the show. He blew the roof off!”

Rob Steen, frequent guest on the Late Show with Da-vid Letterman, adeptly lures the audience into participat-

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Harvey -- that rabbit-check on reality -- is coming to Concord just in time for Mother’s Day weekend,

The zany comedy, which received the Pulitzer’s prize for drama in 1945 and was popularized by the memorable 1950 Jimmy Stewart film, will not only bring Mom back to a simpler time, but also raise questions between the laughs that we still deal with today.

The plot is well known: Elwood P. Dowd’s family is determined to rid itself of its most eccentric member and his invisible a six-foot tall “pooka” rabbit by committing Elwood to a sanitarium. As events unfold, we begin to wonder who’s really unbalanced: the scheming relatives, the uptight clinic staff, or the admittedly odd but unflappable Elwood.

This is no Jimmy Stewart’s Harvey. As usual, the 83-year-old Community Players of Concord breathes new life into an old classic. Under director Gary Locke, Harvey has more than two dimensions and is far from black and white. The hilarious lead performance of Chris Demers – by day a mild-mannered elementary school assistant principal and by night, his own kind of Elwood – is multi-dimensional as well.

However, it seems that Harvey has gone missing.

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But for those who just want to sit back, buy a ticket and enjoy the show, Harvey will be at the Concord City Auditorium, at 2 Prince St. right next to the Concord City Library, on Fri., May 6 and Sat., May 7 at 8 pm, and Sun., May 8 (Mother’s Day), at 2 pm. Tickets are $17, and $14 for those under 18 or over 65. There will be an additional $2

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ClassesBeginning Fly-Fishing Workshop offered

CONCORD, N.H. -- An upcoming workshop offers a chance to learn about the tradi-tional and timeless sport of fly-fishing. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program is pairing up with the Harris Center for Conservation Education to host a two-session course called “Fly-Fishing A-Z” on Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Harris Center in Hancock, N.H. There is no charge for the workshop. The session is open to anyone age 13 and over, however those 16 and under must be ac-companied by an adult.

Registration opens on Monday, March 28. To sign up, you must print out and return a registration form, which is available on the Fish and Game website at http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/lets_go_fish-ing_class_schedule.htm.

Registration forms can also be obtained by calling Lisa Collins at (603) 271-3212 or emailing [email protected]. Class space is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Designed primarily for first-time fly-anglers, the workshop will cover the basics of equipment, fly casting, stream ecology, knot tying, safety and how to find those “hot spots” along New Hampshire’s rivers and lakes. The highlight of the two days will be Sunday, when we’ll pull on our waders and head out to a local fishing hole to put our newly learned skills to the test! Participants should plan to bring their own or borrowed equipment. A limited number of rods will be available for use; when you register, please note on the registration form if you will need to borrow equipment.

Over the past ten years, the Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical and successful anglers. The program is federally funded by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program, a user-pay, user-benefit program.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage and protect the state’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as providing the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources. Visit http://www.fishnh.com.

Intro to Firearms Workshop offeredWomen who want to learn about firearms can sign up for a special Beyond Becoming

an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Introduction to Firearms workshop taking place on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H.

At this one-day workshop, you’ll have a chance to become familiar with all firearm ac-tion types, using the correct ammunition, proper maintenance, safe handling and storage. You’ll also have a live shooting opportunity at the range.

Registration opens Monday, April 4, for this new class. You can print out the registra-tion form (and find a brochure) today at http://www.nhbow.com or call Lisa Collins at 603-271-3214 to ask for an application.

Workshop fee of $55 includes program materials, use of equipment and lunch. The class will be limited to 20 participants, so sign up soon if you are interested in attending. You must be 18 years of age or older to take part.

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N.H. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman programs are co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Depart-ment (http://www.wildnh.com) and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation (http://www.nhwf.org).

For more information, contact Tina Davenport: 603-271-0495 or Lisa Collins: 603-271-3214.

Conservation Center2011 Nature ProgramsThe Conservation Center is located at 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany, NH.

Spring Wildflower WalkDate to be determined by the flowersMeet at Humphrey’s LedgeInterested in joining us for an exploration of the first

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Birding in the Brownfield BogSaturday April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 7-10amMeet at Grant’s Store in Brownfield

Join a revolving host of bird experts on this weekly bird walk through the bog and view the rich diversity of bird life that makes it way north to rest or nest. Bring binoculars (or borrow ours), rubber boots, and a snack.

The Buzz on PollinatorsThursday, May 5, 7pmNature Learning Center, AlbanyWhat birds and insects are key New Hampshire

pollinators? Join Bill Lord, pollination specialist, to find out. Bill will present an overview of natural pollination and highlight the species critical in pollinating our food and flowers in the Granite State.

Workshop: Getting Started & Saving $$$ with Alternative EnergySaturday, May 7, 9:30am-noonNature Learning Center, AlbanyInterested in investing in renewable energy, but don’t

know where to start? This workshop provides an overview of available technologies and panel discussion with hands-on energy experts. We’ll also include an update of our TMREI solar hot water project. Cost $10/m, $15/nm.

EcoForum: Northern Pass ProjectThursday, May 12, noon-1pmNature Learning Center, AlbanyWill Abbott, Vice President of Policy & Land

Management for SPNHF, will provide an overview of the Northern Pass Project. The project proposes transmitting hydropower from Quebec into New Hampshire and would require clearing more than 40 miles of new power line corridor is Coos County.

Eco-Forums are free every second Thurs of the month

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Green Fire: the Life & Legacy of Aldo LeopoldThursday, May 12, 7pmNature Learning Center, AlbanyJoin Naturalist Dave Govatski to view the first

full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold. The video highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career and emphasizes his influence on the modern environmental movement. White Birch Books will be on hand to sell copies of Leo-pold’s A Sand County Almanac.

Brook Trout Restoration EffortsThursday, May 19, 6:30pmJohn Magee, NH Fish & Game, will discuss the

progress of current efforts to restore eastern brook trout habitat throughout the state. Magee has spent the past five years monitoring and restoring Nash Stream in northern New Hampshire, and this past summer, he began work on streams in the Mt. Washington Valley through collaboration with Tin Mountain and NRCS. Join us to learn more about state agency and private landowner efforts to restore brook trout habitat.

Frog Pond ExplorationFriday, May 20, 7pmTMCC Field Station, JacksonExplore Jackson at dusk and become better ac-

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Enjoy our narrated river boat tour of the beautiful and historicAndroscoggin River, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, travel-ing five miles upriver from Northern Forest Heritage Park in BerlinNH. Gaze at the changing riverbank and landscape while your captaindescribes the intricacies of the river and scenery. Imagine the logdrives as your captain retells the tales of loggers and lumberjacks.Tours are scheduled Tues.-Sat. at 6:00PM.

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New Adventure Park to open for Summer 2011

With its location right in North Conway Village, NH, Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park is less than 1 mile off of Route 16 and close by to the popular resort town’s shops, outlets, restaurants and hotels. The Park will offer the most activities for families closest to the town center.

The Park offers a full day of outdoor fun, with economical all-inclusive ticket options starting as low as $29 for unlimited all day rides. Deep discounts are also available for groups of 20 people or more.

Cranmore will also have a full service cafeteria includ-ing beer and wine available on site. For more information, go tohttp://www.cranmore.com/summer or call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. Park FeatureS:

Aerial Adventure Park - Guests climb up ramps and ladders and cross rope bridges. Courses available for different ages and ability levels, with multiple zip lines of up to 400 feet in length.

Child Ropes Course – A kid friendly version of the Aerial Adventure Park, this course is designed for children age 4 to 8.

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Giant Swing – The swing lets 4 riders arc high into the sky.

Summer Tubing - It’s a winter tubing experience in the summer. Ride the conveyor lift to the top of the park and ride one of two 400’ lanes to the bottom of the slope. Tubes are provided as part of the admission price.

Penguin Mini Golf – This 9-hole mini golf course is ideal for youngsters with a penguin theme featuring Cranmore’s mascot, C-more.

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Bouncy Houses – Large and small bouncy houses for all members of the family to enjoy.

“Cranmore has been known as North Conway’s premiere ski destination for almost 75 years,” stated Cranmore president Ben Wilcox, “Now with the opening of our new Mountain Adventure Park, Cranmore will once again welcome summer visitors. We anticipate attracting tens of thousands of guests to Cranmore in what formerly was our ‘off season.’ This new attraction will serve to strengthen both Cranmore and the entire surrounding business community.”

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39th Annual Hampton Beach Tow Rodeo

Enjoy the free family fun and events at the 39th An-nual NHTA Tow and Trade Show on May 14, 2001 at 10am, returning to Hampton Beach State Park. This popular event features a huge parade of trucks, vendors, a rodeo competition, food raffles, and family oriented activities. For information on the NHTA family Tow and Trade Show, call (603) 863-4206, or visit nhtowingassociation.org

Build a sailboat with family in a weekend

DURHAM – Spring has arrived, and with it the UNH Marine Docents’ annual Family Boat-Building Workshop. This year, six families will have an opportunity to build a boat while making memories. Each family will build the Oyster River Cat, a 12-foot sailboat that can carry a family of three for a day of sailing on quiet water. It is easily transported and also serves as an excellent rowboat.

Construction will take place Friday through Sunday, May 13-15, at UNH’s Kingman Farm in Madbury. Families must include at least one adult and a youth age 12 or older.

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participants should have basic skills using hand tools. An experienced docent boat builder will assist each family to ensure a successful experience. The $975 fee includes all the boat-building materials, a professionally made sail and a day of sailing instruction on June 4. Because space is lim-ited, each family interested in participating must submit

an application by May 1. For more information or to apply, visit http://www.unh.edu/marine-education/ or contact Mark Wiley at [email protected] or 603-749-1565.

Shaker Style Spring Art Opening set

Shaker Style presents a free Spring Art Opening. We invite you to celebrate the arrival of warm weather with a visit to our Furniture Workshop and Showroom Art Gallery. Our Spring Art Opening will take place on Friday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A very special Artists Discount of 10-15% during these hours only. Come meet your favorite local artist at the Artists Reception Friday night, from 5p.m to 7p.m. There will be wine & cheese during the Artists Reception. Come to our Spring Opening to preview fine art for the season. We will be opening with fresh work in pastel, oil and watercolor from award winning local artists Chris Reid, Mary Iselin, Howard Hill and David Dodge.

Native American Living Arts Program set

First Sat. of each month Nov. 2010 - June 2011 to learn how Native Americans made objects seen in the Museum. Class size limited to 10. Call to reserve a spot. 5/7 Hand Drum (9-4) $56. member, $75. non-member. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum.

KAYAK & CANOE DEMO DAYOn the Contoocook River

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Date: Saturday, May 21st • 2011Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Dagger KayakWilderness Systems Kayak

Necky KayakEddyline Kayak

Current Designs KayakLincoln Canoe & Kayak

Impex KayakWe•No•Nah Canoe

Bell CanoeMad River CanoeOld Town Canoe

Advanced Elements KayakVermont CanoeBoreal KayakValley KayakNDK Kayak

Old Town KayakOcean Kayak

BIC Stand Up Paddling Boards

Directions: Rt. 93N or S to Exit 15W. At 2nd set of lights, take a right onto Rt. 3 North, drive 3 1/2 miles and take a left onto Bog Road.Drive 2 1/2 miles to intersection, go straight through over river. First building on left.

Location: Contoocook River Canoe Co.9 Horse Hill Road • Concord, NH

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Guest Speakers from Kokatat Watersports Wear. Aqua Bound Paddles,BIC Watersports (Stand Up Paddle Boats).

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106 Bonds Corner Rd.Hancock, NH • 603-525-4728Visit our website for special events & hourswww.davisbrookfarm.com

Growing Hardy Daylilies for Northern Landscapes

Local Perennials & Our Own Hosta

Early Spring Bare Root SaleGet a start on spectacular summer color!

Saturday, May 21, raindate Sunday, May 22.

Things To DoSpecial Fireworks Display

Fireworks every Wednesday night, starting June 22nd and Holidays at 9:30 p.m. Rain day for Wednesday shoots will be the following Friday. Memorial Day Weekend May 29, June 22, June 25 Saturday Sand Castle Fireworks June 29, July 4, a spectacular shoot, July13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 , Labor Day Weekend, September 4, Sat., Sep-tember 10th - 22nd Annual Seafood Festival Special Shoots (at 8:15 pm), October 10th Harvest Festival weekend, New Years Eve December 31 at 8p.m. Located at 180 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, NH, free to all.

Granite State Senior GamesThe Granite State Senior Games, a nonprofit organiza-

tion since 1987, welcomes athletes of age 50 and up to compete for medals and ribbons at the 24th annual Granite State Senior Games (GSSG).

The games are held at a variety of regional venues, including tennis courts, golf courses, swim clubs and the like, throughout the month of August. The GSSG features 17 sports for people of all skill levels who compete in age-group categories — 50-54, 55-59, etc.

Last year’s games drew nearly 900 athletes from 16 states, but mostly from New Hampshire. Few who return year after year are hardcore athletes. Most just enjoy

participating in sports for fun and fitness. This year, for the first time, men and women of age 45-49 are being permit-ted to join in the dozens of track events available. Research indicates that men and women of that age are welcoming of competitive op-portunities not so common in the post-collegiate years.

Last year, each age group was well populated. The eldest of the entrants was a 95-year-old woman who completed several swimming events, including a 200-yard backstroke event. Gold medals galore went home with this lady, Mary Jackson of Massachusetts.

The GSSG include swimming, golf, track and field, bowling, cycling, table tennis, shuffleboard, bulls-eye pistol, archery and many more sports. This year, a new ad-dition to the roster is pickleball. It is played on a modified badminton court with a net just 37-inch high. Paddles and a whiffle-type ball are used. Details can be had by emailing pickleball coordinator Jim Eddinger: [email protected].

The GSSG is an all-volunteer organization. Why not come out and play? The group’s motto is, “Don’t take life for Granite.” Additional volunteers, sponsors and enthusiastic candidates to the all-volunteer board of directors are always welcome to help present the upcoming games.

Learn more about the GSSG by calling 603-504-8425, by email to [email protected] or online: www.NHSeniorGames.org.


North Country Mud Run and Smoke Show set

Jumpstart your summer by attending the Mud Run and Smoke show on May 28 at 10 a.m. Who will need a tow out? The mud pit will be dug out, filled with fresh screened mud and ready for the mud run.

A ‘North Country Mud Run’ is when the 4x4’s big and small try to make it all the way through the mud pit. Be prepared if you enter your rig to get muddy.

A smoke show is when people get to put the pedal to the metal, with the break on and screech their tires ‘til they smoke.

Admission is free. The show is located at North Main Street, behind Northern Tire in Colebrook, NH.

Children’s Fishing DerbyFree fishing derby on May 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. It’s not

always about work on the farm. After chores are finished, the children enjoy a favorite warm weather pastime. Our stocked pond is filled for fishing for children 15 years old and under, with parental supervision.

Trophies are awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish and first limit. Bring your own bait and tackle and a pail to carry your fish home. Two fish limit per child.

The Fort at No. 4 Opens for the Season

The Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum opens it’s 18th Century Fortified Village on May 6, 2011 at 10 a.m. Visit the various homes within the village and engage in period games. View period cooking, baking, spinning, sew-ing, artillery and musket demonstrations. Children under

5 - $0; Youths 5-12 - $7; Adults - $10; Seniors 55 and above - $7. 267 Springfield Road (NH RT 11) Charlestown, NH.

‘Life in Black & White,’ the Golden Age of Television

Event Fee: $100 per person or $550 for a table of six. Proceeds will benefit the Historic Belknap Mill

On Friday, May 13, 2011 at 6 p.m., the Historic Belknap Mill’s sixth-annual Private Collections’ Event celebrates “Life in Black & White,” the Golden Age of Television.

Turn back the TV dial to the mid1940s through the mid1960s, to the era when life was portrayed in “Black & White.” In keeping with this theme, the event features a collection of all black & white vintage cars, motorcycles, and TV memorabilia from the 40s to the 60s. Guests are also asked to dress in the pre-techno colors of black and white. The fun starts with a cocktail reception, followed by a buffet dinner catered by “O”s. Then it’s dancing with Annie & the Orphans.

So adjust the rabbit ears and interrupt your regularly scheduled Friday-night programming to join us for a special night-out! The event is from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Opechee Inn & Conference Center in Lakeport, NH. Tickets are $100 per person or $550 for a table of six, with proceeds benefiting the Historic Belknap Mill. The Private Collections’ Event is presented by Eptam Plastics and Laco-nia Savings Bank. For more information or to order tickets, call (603) 524-8813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.

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Top rated Campground in NHChocorua, NH - Woodall’s announced that Chocorua Camping Village - KOA received

the 5W/5W rating for 2011. It is valued as the camping industry’s longest running stan-dard and most respected rating system.

A total of 333 campgrounds out of over 14,000 campgrounds across North America received the 5W/5W rating and of those, 39 were KOA campgrounds and 1 was in New Hampshire. “We are deeply honored to receive this rating in recognition of our place in the camping industry” said Leo Spencer, Owner. “It is gratifying to receive this award because it tells us we are on the right path, in customer service and facility amenities”. In order to rate campgrounds across North America, Woodall’s field teams conduct their own on-site inspections of every park. The final ratings are derived from several different areas such as the campground’s physical grounds, restrooms, site and road developments, surrounding recreation and superior maintenance of its facilities.

Nestled in the pines along the banks of Moore’s Pond and the Chocorua River off Route 16 in Chocorua NH is a hidden gem. The Chocorua Camping Village - KOA has been owned and operated by Leo & Shirley Spencer for over 35 years. “We have built our park from the ground up and are blessed to have such a wonderful location and friendly and dedicated staff that makes each year more enjoyable”. Open from May 1 to October 15, with Winter camping beginning November 1. Chocorua Camping Village KOA encom-passes nearly 200 acres along the shores of Moore’s Pond and the Chocorua River. Guests enjoy carefully preserved wooded campsites in an unspoiled environment. There is a full-time Recreation Department staff, miles of scenic biking and hiking trails and the dock on Moore pond is full of rental boats waiting for your floating, fishing and swimming enjoyment. Onsite Rentals take leisure camping to an all time high, with rustic cabins and cottages perfect for couples, families or your camping group. Water, sewage, electric, cable and WIFI are included in all RV sites.

For the ultimate canine camping experience, there is a dog park, agility course and a staffed Doggy Day Care at the campground. “I am aware of one other business in the immediate area that caters to dogs as much as we do and that is the Lazy Dog Inn, Steve & Lauren Sousa, a wonderful Bed & Breakfast, just down the street in Chocorua” said Mar-letta Maduskuie, Marketing. “Although I am new to the campground, I am not surprised at all the awards the campground has received, it is a pretty extraordinary facility which caters to its guests. As a bonus the New England KOA’s are working very closely together to promote our respective areas, through www.NewEnglandKOAs.com, a collaborative focused on good service and great campgrounds”.

There’s something for everyone; June 3-5 A Special Tent Weekend, June 10-12 an Egg-citing Weekend, June 17-19 a Barking Good Time and June 24-29 Oldies Weekend.

For more information about this local camping experience, visit www.chocoruacamp-ing.com, email [email protected], call (888) 237-8642, Tweet or check out Facebook.

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