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National Health Center Week: National Health Center Week is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. This year, the National Association of Community Health Centers and the Health Center Advocacy Network invites you to celebrate the ways that health centers are “Rooted in Communities.” White Mountain Community Health Center celebrates Career Day today! Staff will wear an outfit that represents what they wanted to be when they were kids; those who knew that they wanted to be in the health field will be spotlighted. They will also be having a Family Fun Day at the Conway Public Library, in partnership with the UNH Cooperative Extension, Children Unlimited, and other local organizations from 11am-2pm.

Children's Theater Performance: The touring group IMPACT from Jean's Playhouse in Lincoln, will be performing at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse at 11am. This week’s performance is “The Frog Prince”. A spoiled princess learns the importance of keeping promises after accepting the help of a nearby frog. In a kingdom filled with magic, not everything is what it seems, and no one should judge a book by its cover … or a frog by its webbed feet! For more information, call

M&D Playhouse at 733-5275.

Giant Yard Sale: The Bartlett Historical Society is sponsoring their third Giant Yard Sale today from 12noon–6pm., at the Bartlett Elementary School. We have a huge selection of items for the house and yard. We have household items and kitchenware, glassware, children’s toys, games and puzzles, vintage postcards, tools and shop equipment, antiques, furniture, craft items, and many more things. Most items are used but some are in original packag-ing – never used! Please stop by as we are sure we have something you need for your house, office or yard. The event will be held rain or shine. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the Bartlett History Museum fund for the renovation of the St. Joseph Church building.

Putt for Pets: The Conway Area Humane Society is proud to present our annual Golf Tournament, Putt for Pets, at the beautiful Wentworth Golf Club in Jackson, starting at 1pm. This year will feature a 4-person Bramble, dinner, and an awards reception following the golfing. There will be prizes for the winners of all events, and for team play. During dinner, we will have a 50/50 drawing, along with other raffle items. We are looking forward to an exciting day of golf, and lots of fun! When you register on-line, included in your registration fee is a 1 year subscription to Golf Digest (a $10 value). For more information, check out CAHSGOLF.com, or call the Shelter, 447-5955, ext. 7.

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs: Each week Believe in Books’

Summer Children's Theater shows will be performed by professional actors alongside Theater in the Wood's Youth Campers! See each magical journey come to life on Friday evenings at 5pm. This week’s performance is Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Call 356-9980 for more information.

An Evening with Maine Authors: Join us at the enchanting Stone Mountain Arts Center for silent auction with complementary beverage, gourmet dinner buffet, author readings and book signing, dessert and coffee. All proceeds to benefit the Susan L. Curtis Foundation and its youth development programs for economically disadvantaged Maine youth at Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham. Tickets are available online at https://maineauthors3.eventbrite.com. Also tickets available at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Spice & Grain in Fryeburg, and Bridgton Books in Bridgton. For more information, call (207) 739-9916.

Village Harmony: Mountain Top Music Center invites all to hear this group of enthusiastic teen-agers in a program of world and American music. Their energy is boundless, and their musicality is impressive. The concert will take place at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany, in collaboration with the White Mountains Hostel in Conway. Call Mountain Top Music Center for more information, 447-4737.

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from 7am-2pm., at the Bartlett Elementary School. We have a huge selection of items for the house and yard. We have household items and kitchenware, glassware, children’s toys, games and puzzles, vintage postcards, tools and shop equipment, antiques, furniture, craft items, and many more things. Most items are used but some are in original packaging – never used! Please stop by as we are sure we have something you need for your house, office or yard. The event will be held rain or shine. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the Bartlett History Museum fund for the renovation of the St. Joseph Church building.

Yard Sale: We're cleaning out the attic at Mountain Top Music! We’ll be holding a Yard Sale, today from 9am-2pm, in front of the music school in Pequawket Park (or inside if it's raining). Excess, old and broken instruments from our rental collections (many suitable for art projects!), LOTS of donated music and music books, many out of print, and some other treasures that won't make the move to our new location. Come and see what you can find. All proceeds will help to outfit the Majestic Theater! Heron Pond Wander: Of the many hidden treasures of the Chocorua Lake Basin, Heron Pond is one of the most magical. Join Lynne Flaccus, naturalist and Chocorua Lake Conservancy Stewardship Director, for a wander through the moderate trails on the CLC Scott Preserve and TNC Bolles Reserve following the eskers and rolling landscape through a mix of forest types. We’ll wander through fields, past Allen Brook that flows into the Chocorua River, up over eskers and down to the cool waters of the pond. The moderate hike and exploration will cover roughly two miles. Wear comfortable walking shoes, be prepared for insects and pack water and a snack. All ages welcome! Meet at the Hammond Trail parking area at the end of Scott Road, and we’ll leave the lot at 9am. Questions? Call Lynne at the office, 323-6252.

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs: Each week Believe in Books’ Summer Children's Theater shows will be performed by professional actors alongside Theater in the Wood's Youth Campers! See each magical journey come to life on Saturday mornings at 10am. This week’s performance is Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Call 356-9980 for more information.

Book and Bake Sale: Friends of the Freedom Library will host a Book and Bake Sale, from 9am-3pm. The book sale will be held at the library and the bake sale will be on the church lawn. If you want to donate desirable books, DVDs etc please bring them to the library during library hours no later than Thursday August 1. We need time to prepare the book room and will not be able to accept donations after that (until after the sale). If you are willing to make something for the bake sale we would LOVE that!

Yoga in the Yard: Dixie Lea invites people of all ages to join her in the Conway Library park for an hour of yoga in the sunshine. Recurs every Saturday at 11:30am throughout the summer. BYO towel or mat and water. Donations are appreciated. Call

447-5552.

CLC Members' Cookout: Chocorua Lake Conservancy Members’ Cook Out will take place at 12noon, at Wheeler field. Burgers, hot dogs & non-alcoholic drinks provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Cookout will be outdoors in full sun - bring a hat for sun protection. House guests and children of all ages are welcome.

Dog Days of Bridgton: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter invites you to come join us for games, raffles, vendors, illustrations, pet health talks and more, from 1-4pm, at Bridgton Community Center. There will be numerous rescue groups, informational booths and lots of fun! Leashed, dog and people friendly dogs are welcome to join in the fun (No retractable leashes please).

Make Your Own Herbal Products: Tinctures, Oils & Salves: Pre-registration is required for this 1-4pm program. At Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, learn those “how to” steps to easily bring herbal medicine into your life. You will harvest medicinal plants from the Remick gardens and make a tincture (extract), an infused medicinal oil, and a salve to take home, along with a thorough printed guide. Held outside in both the gardens and under shelter, rain or shine. Please call to discuss accessibility Designed for ages 16 (with parent) and above. Registration closes Tuesday, August 6 or when filled. Call 323-7591.

Sunset Concert Series: The Sunset Concert Series featuring Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers is presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co. at the Theater in the Wood. Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers performs delta blues, boogie and soul for modern times. Erin will leave you begging for more as she shreds guitar in her signature fishnet stockings! Doors open at 7pm. Premium Seating is in the newly renovated front section involving wider seats, designed with cushion support. Each seat has a prime view of the stage! Learn more at www.believeinbooks.org.

AMC Highland Happenings: How it Happened: Stories of the Landscape, featuring speaker Eugene Bouley is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Eugene Bouley, geologist, Earth Science teacher, and avid hiker, shares explanations of why the landscape is the way it is today. If you’ve ever wondered about formations and landscape of the natural world, you’ll enjoy the discussion-based format of this photo presentations. Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all. Call to find out more, 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Starvation Shore, with featured Guest Speaker Laura Waterman, is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. A climber, conservationist and author, Laura Waterman hikes and writes about the mountains of the North-eastern United States. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Sunday, August 11

AMC Highland Happenings: Waterfalls of the White Mountains, featuring guest speaker/author Bruce Bolnick is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Bruce will share his guide to over 100 waterfalls in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, explain the best times of year and vantage points from which to view them, and give suggestions for further hikes, swimming holes, and uncrowded picnic spots. Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all. Call to find out more, 278-4453.

Monday, August 12

AIM Theater Camp: Arts in Motion Theater Company is proud to announce our popular summer theater camp is back! Camps are week-long sessions running through August 16. Camp Director Jake Dunham will present a new theme each week for kids to explore their imagination and creativity! Camp will be held at John Fuller Elementary School in North Conway from 8am-3pm each day with a FREE performance each Friday. This week's production is "Mother Goose and the Golden Egg". For more information or to register, please visit www.artsinmotiontheater.com.

Youth Theatre Camp: Youth Theatre Camp is a theater & story-based day-camp. At Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, we believe in the healthy development of young minds through literacy programs that encourage early reading, imagination, and physical activity. Our Youth Theatre Camps run in week-long sessions Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm, with productions scheduled each Friday at 5pm and Saturday at 10am for the general public to attend. Each week is a different piece of work, so campers can build their resume by coming for one week, or the entire summer. All camps are held on site at the 100-Acre Wood. This week’s production is “Peter Pan”. Get lost in Neverland as the boy who never grows up, takes you on a fun adventure you’ll never forget. For more information, call 356-9980.

Lego Camp: Get ready for a full week of Lego fun! Join Cody Wells of C3Brix (aka: the Lego Man of NYC) for Lego builds, challenges, and Lego knowledge beyond your wildest dreams. Throughout the week you will work together using your greatest building skills to create a giant Lego city with over 80lbs of Lego Brick. Lego challenges and prizes will be done daily along with a few surprises built in. "Pun intended." Camp will run Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm at the Whitney Community Center, in Jackson. Snacks and drinks provided, campers please bring a sack lunch. For sign-up please go to: http://www.c3brix.com or call C3Brix at 1-(816)-351-0018.

Knitting Club: Fryeburg Public Library hosts a Knitting Club at 3pm. Coffee and tea are provided. Beginners are welcome. Stop in or call if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731.

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Little Angels Service Dogs is up and running in Bartlett at Sky Valley Ranch! They just had their first two recipients come to town to meet their “furever” friends and learn to be-come certified working teams. Both recipients were in the valley for two weeks for lessons and field trips with the trainers and dogs. Little Angels is thankful to be working with so many local businesses that are going out of their way to offer a warm welcome to the recipients while they are in town. The Residence Inn provides a discount-ed rate for recipients staying for their 2-weeks of Handler Training and makes sure the families and dogs have all of their needs met while they are here. Percy Paws, in Settlers Green, is generously giving each family that travels to NH to receive their dog, a 20% discount on all of their doggie splurges. “Now that businesses are seeing us out and about with recipients, we are getting a lot of calls asking how they can help and how they can support what we are doing,” says Josh Drew, the Operations Manager for both Little Angels ranches. “It makes us proud to be a part of such an amazing community when our recipients tell us stories

about how kind our local businesses are while they are out shopping and site seeing with their dogs.”

The Newcomb family was here from Indiana to receive a seizure alert dog for 7-year-old daughter, Emily. Juliet is an amazing 2-year-old English Cream Retriever. After working with her girl for just 12 days and living with her at the hotel for 5, Juliet alerted to Emily’s seizure at The Moat on a busy afternoon. Juliet broke her down-stay under the table and alerted Emily’s mom, Amy, by pawing at her leg.

Jessica was here from Texas to receive her medical alert assistance dog. Finlay is a two-year-old Bichon Frise that will now spend his days with his girl alerting to her medical needs as she goes about her day. Jessica says it was “love at first sight” when she and Finlay met on Day 1.

Little Angels will officially celebrate the Grand Opening of Sky Valley Ranch on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 10-4. Everyone is invited to the ranch for “Dog

Daze of Summer.” The ranch will be filled with activities, fun and food for all ages! Total Entertainment from Danvers, MA will be setting up multiple inflatable attractions (including the challenging Knock Out attraction for teen visitors), trackless train rides around the ranch, mini golf, carnival games and more. Cheese Louise will be on hand to feed the crowds and Elevation 6288 will be serving up refreshing gelato and shaved ice treats. Other food on the menu includes smoked meatball subs, Japanese Fried Rice, and carnival snacks. Come by and bid on the silent auction items including Maui Jim sunglasses, gift certificates to restaurants and attractions around New England, pre-season Pats tickets, dog items and more! Service dog demos will be taking place throughout the day and trainers, staff and Board members from both coasts will be on hand to answer any questions.

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it all into the Schouler Park. Parking back at the lot and joining us for lunch. Shark Martin is playing and Karen

Williams from the radio station is MC.

Each year we recognize professionals in the community at the walk. Past recipients included Dr Heidi Root, Kelly Defeo Nurse Practioner, Lance Zack from Restorative Justice and 2 nurses from Saco River Medical and White Mt Community Health Center. This year we ask 2 to 3 departments to recognize an emergency responder for their work with this population and allow us to present them with a community award and local gift certificate for dinner. A brief story could be provided if a victim’s privacy rights are protected. Currently we are working with TMH and will be in the ER this fall providing care transitions and continuity of care for those who have overdosed or present with substance use disorder.

5th Annual “Take a Walk in Our Shoes” walk and rally Salute to our local first responders: Join Mt Washington Valley Supports Recovery Coalition this year as we salute our first responders on the front line of addiction and celebrative 5 years of recovery support services with the recovery community .Walk for recovery then join us at the rally for lunch music games and speakers. Help support and grow the recovery community. Our theme this year is” A Salute to our First Responders “on the front lines of treating victims and families suffering from overdose or substance use disorders. Departments are asked to parade a vehicle the last ¼ mile of the walk route into Schouler Park to show our community the united effort we are making to support recovery. Parade permit for vehicles is filed with the state. Vehicles for parade will join walkers for the last ¼ mile from the town lot across from Hancock Lumber and bring

September is Recovery Month and we have held this event now for five years – we hope to exceed our attendance records this year by hitting 500 and providing an awareness event that cannot be ignored. Join us Sunday September 15th as we show our community that we support recovery. Departments and families can also walk and pledge. Find more information on our Take a Walk In Our Shoes FB page. Call us at 662-0668; ask for Janice or Rose or leave a message with our staff We are also looking for raffle items in the

$25-50 range if anyone wishes to donate.

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Summer Reading Program: Fryeburg Public Library Summer Reading is at 3pm. The theme is Everything Star Wars! (7 years and older) If you love Star Wars, you’ll love this Summer Reading program. We will be showing off our large collection of Star Wars themed books, play Star Wars themed games and we will have a fun Lightsaber take home craft. Yummy snacks and drinks provided. Stop in or call if you have questions, (207) 935-2731.

Let's Go! To the Library: Active games and healthy food preparation every week from 3:30-5pm at the Conway Public Library. All school-age kids are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 447-5552.

Fryeburg Water District Meeting: The Fryeburg Water District’s meeting begins at 7pm in the American Legion on Bradley St. will focus on setting an agenda of action items for the coming year. Ideas include: Public Ownership, Local Control, Water Treatment, Public Access, Water Education & Aquifer Protection. Bring your ideas!

Tuesday, August 13

Naturalist Led Hike: Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for weekly hikes at the Jackson Field Station property, at 10am. Themes rotate each week. Hike on the property include trips to the historic tin mine, mountain ponds and an historic homestead. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore lesser trod trails of the White Mountains. Participants of all ages a welcome. Call 447-6991 for details and to reserve a space.

Alzheimer's Support Group: An Alzheimer's Support Group at 1:30pm at Memorial Hospital’s Merriman House. Caregivers will find sympathetic and knowledgeable support and advice. For more information, call 356-5461, ext. 194.

Author Darin C. Brown: Join us at Fryeburg Public Library at 4pm. Author Darin C. Brown will be discussing his science fiction series, “The Master of Perceptions”. Please stop in or call if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731. Refreshments will be served.

Flatbread Fundraiser: Tuesday is Flatbread Pizza Night! A portion of the proceeds from all flatbreads sold between 4-9pm will be donated to Children Unlimited.

Town Hall Meeting: Congressman Chris Pappas will hold town hall meeting, hosted by the Tamworth Community Nurse Association, at 4:30pm at the Tri-County CAP Tamworth Facility. Congressman Pappas will take questions and comments from constituents at Tri-County CAP’s Tamworth location. The town hall will be open to the public. While the town hall will focus on the issue of prescription drugs and healthcare, constituents are encouraged to engage in conversation on any issue important to them.

CHS Annual Picnic: Conway Historical Society's Annual Member's Picnic to be held at 6pm, at Camp Wakuta in Freedom. There is a building if it rains.

We hope to have a sing-along around the campfire after supper. CHS will provide humburgers, hot dogs and the fixings, the buns, soda and marshmallows. Members are asked to bring a side dish, salad or dessert and a picnic spirit. Members who want to carpool should meet at the Salyards parking lot by 5:15pm for departure by 5:30pm.

Evening Naturalist Walk: Join a Tin Mountain naturalist for a dusk-time stroll through the Rockwell Sanctuary, beginning at 6:30pm. Listen for birds, frogs, and evening insects. Look for plants in bloom and animal signs, and enjoy the quiet of a summer evening. Participants of all ages are welcome. Call 447-6991 for additional information.

Book Discussion: Join Friends of the Bartlett Library for a discussion of “The Day the World Came to Town”, by Jim Defede. "When 38 jetliners bound for the US were forced to land at Gander Airport in Canada by the closing of US airspace on 9/11, the population swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill." Please join us at 7pm at the Bartlett Library. Stop by the library to borrow a copy.

Wednesday, August 14

Book Club: Fryeburg Public Library’s Book Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10am. Coffee and tea are provided. Stop in or call us to get next month’s book club choice read; (207) 935-2731.

Cone for a Cause: Each Wednesday, Trails End Ice Cream Shop, in Intervale, will donate 10% of the day’s sales to a local non-profit or charitable cause. Stop by today from 12noon-8pm and help out Jen’s Friends.

Space Party: End of the summer party to celebrate all of our reading minutes at the Conway Public Library! Reading and summer awards will be given along with final prizes and fun! Try some Astronaut Ice Cream vs. Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Yum, fun, in the sun from 6-7pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Library.

Concert in the Park: Bartlett Recreation Department presents their 2019 Concerts in the Park series on Wednesdays in August, from 6:30-8pm. This evening’s performers are the Bear Mountain Band. Performances are held in the Bartlett Community Park. Bring a chair or blanket. Donations are graciously accepted! Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and chips are for sale by Bartlett Rec.

Wednesday Night with a Ranger: AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center presents this program at 8pm. This evening’s offering is Relics of the White Mountains. With featured Guest Speaker Gary Gustafavson. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Thursday, August 15

Trail Stewardship Day: Come spend a morning out-of-doors with friends and neighbors helping to steward some of the Chocorua Lake Conservancy’s walking trails. Join Lynne Flaccus, naturalist and Chocorua Lake Conservancy Stewardship Director for a Trail Stewardship Day on the CLC’s Clark Reserve, trimming along the trails and working on some of the wet areas that have developed over time. We’ll meet at 9am at the head of the Old Mail Road on Chocorua Lake Road, just east and downhill from Philbrick Neighborhood Road, and head up into the woods from there. Look for the boulders that mark the entrance to Old Mail Road. Questions? Call Lynne at the office, 323-6252.

Summer Bookmobile: Visit Believe in Books Literacy Foundation's Summer Bookmobile in Story Land between 10am-3pm. There will be special 100-Acre Wood Character visit each week.

Sunny Stories: Storytime at Fryeburg Public Library, Sunny Stories begins at 3pm. (7 years and older) since this will be our last program before the End of Summer Reading Party, we will celebrate the sunny summer by making our own sundial clocks. If it turns out to be a very sunshiny day, we will test our sundials and play Night time, Day time (like Red light, Green light) outside! Stop in or call if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731. Yummy snacks and drinks provided.

Naturalist Led Boat Cruise: Cruise the waters of Silver Lake with Tin Mountain and Fish Nerds Guide Service, beginning at 4pm. The 90-minute boat trip will explore the natural and cultural history of the area and identify wildlife and ecological features of the landscape. Binoculars will be available on board. Reservations are required for the 4pm trip. Call 447-6991.

Kids Book Club: Madison Library Kids Book Club meets at 4pm. Gordy will discuss the book, “Small Spaces”, by Katherine Arden. Fun activities and snacks! Call 367-8545 for more information.

Arts Jubilee: Celebrating their 36th year of presenting live concerts in the Mt. Washington Valley, Arts Jubilee’s 5-week summer concert series is returning to Cranmore Mountain! The outdoor concerts will run weekly on Thursday nights at 7pm at the North Slope Base of Cranmore Mountain Resort. Tonight Arts Jubilee presents Danny Barnes, Grant Gordy & Joe K. Walsh (Folk-Bluegrass). Seating is not provided at the venue, so concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Animals are not allowed on the property except for leashed service dogs. All concerts are rain or shine. For more information visit www.artsjubilee.org.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents opening performances of “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global

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domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Hike the Good Hike, with featured Guest Speaker Jesse Cody founder/director of Hike the Good Hike, is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Jesse Cody will share the story behind Hike the Good Hike, which emphasizes the benefits of hiking and wilderness exploration to mental health. Cody’s presentation will give a brief introduction of how and why he found his way to hiking and specially the Appalachian Trail. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Friday, August 16

VBAP Teacher Training: Each fall, Green Mountain Conservation Group visits schools in the Ossipee Watershed to monitor local rivers and streams to assess their health using macroinvertebrates as bio indicators. This volunteer and teacher training will be led by NH Fish & Game’s Judy Tumosa and GMCG’s Tara Schroeder. Anyone is welcome to sign up to learn more about the program and help with the fall school programs. RSVP is required for this 12:30-3:30pm program. Call 539-1859.

Back to School Giveaway: Are you ready for back to school? Let us help! This is North Country Cares’ 6th annual back to school backpack and clothing giveaway! We will have backpacks filled with all of your middle and high school kids needs. While you are here check out The Revolving Closet and have your kiddos pick out some sweet back to school clothes! This is a free event, from 4-6pm at First Church of Christ Congregational, North Conway.

Peter Pan: Each week Believe in Books’ Summer Children's Theater shows will be performed by professional actors alongside Theater in the Wood's Youth Campers! See each magical journey come to life on Friday evenings at 5pm. This week’s performance is Peter Pan. Call 356-9980 for more information.

Ice Cream Social: The Chatham Historical Society, located in the old schoolhouse in Chatham Center, will host an ice cream social and stories of Old Chatham at 6pm. The sales of locally made ice cream (with toppings) will raise funds for continuing improvements.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

Saturday, August 17

Lake Paddle: Interconnected and magical worlds of flora and fauna live on the edges of our lakes in

places people rarely have the opportunity to examine closely. Join Chocorua Lake Conservancy Stewardship Director and naturalist Lynne Flaccus for an exploration of the north end of Chocorua Lake by canoe or kayak. We’ll explore the shore and quiet waters of the lake looking at water plants, bugs, turtles and snakes, and whatever else we can find along the way. Book Sale: Madison Library’s Monthly Book Sale is today from 9am-12noon at Madison Library. School is in the offing. Get the children and teens in the swing of things with books from our extensive offerings. New titles are coming in weekly for adults also. All ages are welcome for this family-friendly exploration—kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at The Island public access area beach and we'll paddle from there depending on weather and wind conditions. Participants must bring their own canoe or kayak, and paddles, and life jackets are required. Be sure to bring sunscreen, bug repellent, water and snacks, and your enthusiasm for exploring the natural world! Questions? Call Lynne at the office, 323-6252.

Mt. Washington Hillclimb: The Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb and the Mt. Washington Century are the main annual fund-raising events for the Tin Mountain Conservation Center, which provides environmental and recreational education for children, schools and families in communities in the White Mountains and the Mt. Washington Valley. Today is the day!

Book Sale: Friends of Madison Library will host a Book Sale from 9am-12noon in the John F. Chick Room. Lots of great books, movies, music and puzzles!

Watermelon Saturday: Enjoy a sultry summer morning crafting Watermelon Pinwheels with Community in the cool Fryeburg Public Library, from 10am-12noon. Program and Refreshments: Watermelon, Lemonade … sponsored by the Friends of the Fryeburg Public Library. Email us at [email protected] with questions and/or to join us!

Peter Pan: Each week Believe in Books’ Summer Children's Theater shows will be performed by professional actors alongside Theater in the Wood's Youth Campers! See each magical journey come to life on Saturday mornings at 10am. This week’s performance is Peter Pan. Call 356-9980 for more information.

Civil War Encampment: The soldiers of the 3rd Maine Co A. Vol. Infantry will be living on the spacious Fryeburg Historical Society Grounds at the Col. Samuel Osgood Museum, 83 Portland St., Fryeburg. From 10am today- 2pm tomorrow. The encampment will follow the daily drill and fashion of the times, with fife & drum, tents for shelter and a show of arms that will include local participants. The soldiers and ladies were camped with us in 2014, and the public greatly enjoyed the entertaining and educational opportunity to be witness to the lives of these men in war, and the civilians who aided them. These re-enactors are volunteer soldiers and civilians who represent authentically all practices, dress, and activity of their original regiment. For more information and for a daily schedule visit www.fryeburghistorical.org.

Yoga in the Yard: Dixie Lea invites people of all ages to join her in the Conway Library park for an

hour of yoga in the sunshine. Recurs every Saturday at 11:30am throughout the summer. BYO towel or mat and water. Donations are appreciated. Call 447-5552.

CLC Annual Meeting & Social Hour: Learn how to attract wildlife to your backyard, hear about conservation and stewardship efforts in the Chocorua Lake Basin, and shhh...Mount Chocorua has some news, too! Join the Chocorua Lake Conservancy at Runnells Hall in Chocorua for its Annual Meeting with keynote speaker Wendy Scribner of the UNH Cooperative Extension. Learn about the recent work of the CLC and the results of our recent survey, be the first to hear an exciting announcement from the Chocorua Mountain Club, and visit with friends and neighbors at a social hour following the meeting. All are welcome at the 3pm event at Runnells Hall, in Chocorua.

Book Debut: Join author Jeffrey Ryan as he discusses his new creative nonfiction book, “Hermit: The Mysterious Life of Jim Whyte”. When Jim Whyte settled outside the slate mining town of Monson, Maine in 1895, people hardly knew what to make of him. And almost 130 years later, we still don’t. A world traveler that spoke six languages fluently, Whyte came to town with sacks full of money and a fierce desire to keep to himself. It was clear that Whyte was hiding from something—enough to make the FBI come looking. But even the Feds couldn’t imagine how Whyte, who lost every penny he had when WWI broke out, amassed another fortune before he died. Based on the true story, Hermit follows one man’s quest to discover all he can about Whyte’s secret life before it’s too late. The 7pm program will be held at the Whitney Community Center, in Jackson. Jeff Ryan's books will be on sale at the discussion.


Sunset Concert Series: The Sunset Concert Series featuring Ceili Rain is presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co. at the Theater in the Wood. Ceili Rain is an original, innovative blend of pop–rock music with a dash of Celtic/Irish flavor and a subtle, but sincere, uplifting/joyful message. Doors open at 7pm. Premium Seating is in the newly renovated front section involving wider seats, designed with cushion support. Each seat has a prime view of the stage! Learn more at www.believeinbooks.org.

AMC Highland Happenings: Running Adventures Around the World, featuring guest speaker Debbie Livingston is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Runner Debbie Livingston has been racing trails since 1999, but has had a deep love of the outdoors since she was a little girl. She has run more than 200 trail races, including 100 ultra-distance

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events. She is also an adventure racer and off-road triathlete. In this evening presentation she’ll share photos and stories of her races around the world. Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all. Call to find out more, 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Mountains of Stars: Astronomy at Pinkham Notch with featured Guest Speaker Dr. Doug Arion, is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Dr. Douglas Arion, Director of the Carthage Institute of Astronomy, will give a presentation on the intricate and fascinating connections between life on Earth and the history and phenomena of the Universe around us. Following the presentation, weather permitting, there will be observing through telescopes. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Sunday, August 18

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents a matinee performance of “Little Shop of Horror” at 3:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 3pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

The Magic of Benny Goodman: For the fourth year, Mountain Top Music welcomes clarinet and saxophone virtuosos Peter and Will Anderson with guitarist Felix Lemerle, this year featuring the music of the King of Swing. The private concert will take place at a mountaintop home in Glen that's currently for sale. Attendees are invited to arrive as early as 3pm to tour the Adirondack-style home and enjoy its spectacular views. Tickets are available by calling 447-4737. Directions will be emailed to paid reservation-holders on the Thursday before the concert.

Monday, August 19

Book Discussion Group: "The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, Michael Finkle" will be discussed at 10:15am at the Conway Public Library. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.

Summer Reading Program: Fryeburg Public Library Summer Reading is at 3pm. The theme is Everything Star Wars! (7 years and older) If you love Star Wars, you’ll love this Summer Reading program. We will be showing off our large collection of Star Wars themed books, play Star Wars themed games and we will have a fun Lightsaber take home craft. Yummy snacks and drinks provided. Stop in or call if you have questions, (207) 935-2731.

Seussical, the Musical Auditions: Auditions for Arts in Motion’s “Seussical, the Musical” will be held at 5:30pm at Pine Tree Elementary in Center Conway. If auditioning for a principal role, an acapella piece of your choice will be required. All those auditioning

will be required to perform a monologue of their choice or one of the 3 monologues that will be posted on their Facebook page soon. If you have questions, email Glenn Paranal-Noble at [email protected].

Tuesday, August 20

Fiber Arts Group: Fiber artists or interested on-lookers are welcome to join our Happy Weavers & Friends group to observe the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting and more! Bring your project to work on and we’ll provide a comfortable space at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator, this group meets every other Tuesday, year round, from 9:30am-12noon. No registration is required. Call 323-7591 for more information.

Naturalist Led Hike: Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for weekly hikes at the Jackson Field Station property. Themes rotate each week. Hike on the property include trips to the historic tin mine, mountain ponds and an historic homestead. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore lesser trod trails of the White Mountains. Participants of all ages a welcome. Call 447-6991 for details and to reserve a space.

End of Summer Reading Program Party: Join us at Fryeburg Public Library at 3pm for our End of Summer Reading program party. Stop in to pick up your end of summer prize and enjoy some yummy treats and fun activities. All ages are welcome! Stop in or call if you have any questions, (207) 935-2731.

Seussical, the Musical Auditions: Auditions for Arts in Motion’s “Seussical, the Musical” will be held at 5:30pm at Pine Tree Elementary in Center Conway. If auditioning for a principal role, an acapella piece of your choice will be required. All those auditioning will be required to perform a monologue of their choice or one of the 3 monologues that will be posted on their Facebook page soon. If you have questions, email Glenn Paranal-Noble at [email protected].

Weathervanes Program: Ossipee Historical Society presents the history, creation demonstration as portrayed by NH Chronical & display of items by Merle Lowe of his 1966 family business, Copper Tops, now carried on by the 3rd generation. Refreshments to follow. The 5:30pm program will be held at the historic courthouse, 20 Courthouse Square, in Ossipee. For more information and directions, visit www.historialsocietyofossipee.org.

Evening Naturalist Walk: Join a Tin Mountain naturalist for a dusk-time stroll through the Rockwell Sanctuary, beginning at 6:30pm. Listen for birds, frogs, and evening insects. Look for plants in bloom and animal signs, and enjoy the quiet of a summer evening. Participants of all ages are welcome. Call 447-6991 for additional information.

Wednesday, August 21

Waldorf Open House: Spend a Day the Waldorf Way! The White Mountain Waldorf School in Albany will be hosting an Open House for both Early Childhood and Elementary Programs from

9-10:30am. The Early Childhood Mini-Morning is a wonderful way to introduce you and your family to Waldorf Early Childhood Education. The Mini-Morning will show you what it’s like to spend a day the Waldorf Way in your child’s classroom. There will be a circle, story, healthy snack and time to play and explore. Curious if Waldorf Education is a good fit for your family at the Elementary level? Come and meet the teachers, get an overview of Waldorf curriculum and tour the classrooms and campus, including a hike on our trails into our Forest Classroom. RSVP is appreciated; call 447-3168. We are now enrolling students and children ages two through the sixth grade.

Cone for a Cause: Each Wednesday, Trails End Ice Cream Shop, in Intervale, will donate 10% of the day’s sales to a local non-profit or charitable cause. Stop by today, from 12n00n-8pm and help out Carroll County Retired Seniors Volunteer Program.

Friends of the Conway Library: The Friends will meet at 3:45pm at the Conway Public Library. The public is invited. Find out how you can become a friend!

Bear Smart Program: Join us from 4-5pm at the Whitney Community Center, in Jackson. Diana Bell of Bretton Woods will be presenting a talk on the Bear Smart Program. With the recent activities in and around Jackson, NH this program is applicable. Get Bear Smart (www.bearsmart.com) is a voluntary organization whose goal is "to minimize the number of bears killed as the result of human-caused problems."

Concert in the Park: Bartlett Recreation Department presents their 2019 Concerts in the Park series on Wednesdays in August, from 6:30-8pm. This evening’s performer is Candie Allen. Performances are held in the Bartlett Community Park. Bring a chair or blanket. Donations are graciously accepted! Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and chips are for sale by Bartlett Rec.

MWV Toastmasters: MWV Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30pm at Granite State College campus. New members are always welcome.

Monarch Conservation: The monarch butterfly population has declined by 90% over the past two decades, and the species is currently being reviewed for federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. Heidi Holman, NH Fish & Game, will explore monarch life cycle and ecology, conservation efforts, and citizen science programs to help monitor the species. The 7pm program will take place at Tin Mountain Conservation Center. Call 447-6991 to learn more.

Wednesday Night with a Ranger: AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center presents this program at 8pm. This evening’s offering is Relics of the White Mountains. With featured Guest Speaker Gary Gustafavson. Call 466-2721 for more information.

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Hosted by Tuckerman Brewing Company and Androscoggin Valley Country Club, the event begins at 7am, with a Meet & Greet. Tee off is at 9am; the Social and Awards Ceremony is from 1-3pm.

Old Growth Hike: We’ll explore some of the best old growth sites in the region on this journey through the forests of the North Country. Dave Govatski will lead participants to old growth stands at stops including Snyder Brook, Cold Brook Falls, and Lafayette Brook. Participants should pack a lunch and water and prepare to spend the day. Meet at Grant’s parking lot, in Glen at 8am for this Tin Mountain Conservation Center trip. Call 447-6991 to reserve your spot.

Summer Bookmobile: Visit Believe in Books Literacy Foundation's Summer Bookmobile in Story Land between 10am-3pm. There will be special 100-Acre Wood Character visit each week.

Outdoor Walk: 10–11:30am; Today, and throughout the growing season, learn to recognize the abundance of useful, interesting, edible or medicinal plants on the grounds of Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village—and perhaps ones that also grow in your own backyard. Join us for one or multiple walks. With each succeeding walk, you will get to recognize many plants as they change through their lifecycle and add new plants to your repertoire. These walks are fun and casual, but feel free to bring a small notebook or camera to help your memory. Additional walk dates thru October. No registration is required. Dress for the day’s weather and our varied terrain. Call 323-7591 for more details.

GMCG Volunteer Celebration: Volunteer Celebration & Open House! Join Green Mountain Conservation Group's community of dedicated volunteers, supporters, and staff for a potluck picnic and open house featuring awards, live music, and tours of the Blue Heron House and trail from 3:30-6:30pm. Call 539-1859 to learn more.

Naturalist Led Boat Cruise: Cruise the waters of Silver Lake with Tin Mountain and Fish Nerds Guide Service, beginning at 4pm. The 90-minute boat trip will explore the natural and cultural history of the area and identify wildlife and ecological features of the landscape. Binoculars will be available on board. Reservations are required for the 4pm trip. Call 447-6991.

Weathervane Program: Curious about weathervanes on barns or churches? Join us at 7pm at the Madison Library for Glenn Knoblock’s engaging talk about these curious wind indicators: New Hampshire on High: Historic and Unusual Weathervanes of the Granite State. This program is brought to you by the NH Humanities Council and Friends of Madison Library….and the Friends will offer refreshments, too.

Little Shop of Horrors: M&D Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horror” at 7:30pm. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discov-

ers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Doors open at 7pm and guests should reserve tickets, as the show may sell out. Call 733-5275.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Waterfalls of the White Mountains, featuring Guest Speaker Author Bruce Bolnick, is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Bruce will share his guide to over 100 waterfalls in the White Mountains of New Hampshire tells the best times of year and vantage points from which to view them, and gives suggestions for further hikes, swimming holes, and uncrowded picnic spots. Call 466-2721 for more information.

Friday, August 23

Campers 4 a Cause!: Magic 104 is once again teaming up with Hill's RVs to present to you the 2nd Annual Hill's Campers 4 a Cause! Magic 104 will be setting up "camp" at Hill's RVs in Center Conway from 10am-5pm collecting donations for End 68 Hours of Hunger/ Conway! We will have tons of prizes to give away courtesy of Monkey Trunks, Story Land, The Valley Originals, The White Mountain Independents, and more! Our grand prize is a 2 Night Stay at the Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort. For more info about End 68 Hours of Hunger go to end68hoursofhunger.org.

Kids Pizza and Movie Night: Madison Library will host a Kids Pizza and Movie Night at 5pm in the John F. Chick Room. Join us for pizza and The Lego Movie 2! Call to reserve your pizza order by 3pm on the 22nd. Free, all are welcome. For more information, call 367-8545.


Saturday, August 24

RMAA Yard Sale: Rozzie May Animal Alliance is having yard sale starting at 8am. The location is 268 East Main Street, in Conway. Lots of great household and kitchen items, furniture, clothing, luggage, jewelry, pocketbooks, toys, books, etc. RMAA is also accepting donations of good used items through August 20th.

Maine Street Festival Arts and Crafts Fair: In the past, items for sale have included jewelry, bags, home goods, quilted pieces, body care and personal wellness products, local honey, pottery, felted pieces, home-made unicorn cookie kits and a wide assortment of baked goods. There is still time for artisans to register for table space. There is a food stall that sells coffee, hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade. A children’s area where kids can use their imagination, build things and play is centrally located. Entertainment will be provided by the Upper Saco Cultural Alliance (USCA). The

Fryeburg New Church sponsors this 9am-3pm event at Bradley Park in order to provide a family friendly event that emphasizes creativity, community and fun! If you’re interested in renting a table for selling crafts at the fair, please contact Fryeburg New Church at (207) 935-3413.

Yoga in the Yard: Dixie Lea invites people of all ages to join her in the Conway Library park for an hour of yoga in the sunshine. Recurs every Saturday at 11:30am throughout the summer. BYO towel or mat and water. Donations are appreciated. Call 447-5552.

Digging into Native History in New Hampshire: Abenaki history has been reduced to near-invisibility as a result of conquest, a conquering culture that placed little value on the Indian experience, and a strategy of self-preservation that required many Abenaki to go "underground," concealing their true identities for generations to avoid discrimination and persecution. Robert Goodby reveals archaeological evidence that shows their deep presence here, inches below the earth's surface. Made Possible by the New Hampshire Humanities, at the Conway Public Library from 2-4pm.

Steak & Lobster Feast: The Scrub Oak Scramblers Snowmobile Club will be hosting our 4th Annual Steak & Lobster Feast for our Members, Friends, & Families at Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort, from 3-6pm. This is an great event to bring our members together in an off season venue to have a good time and raise some funds for one of our favorite charities. Part of the Proceeds to Benefit Easter Seals & Camp Sno-Mo. Tickets will be available in the online store @ https://squareup.com/market/scrub-oak-scramblers or by contacting: Steve Jr. at 986-6316. In order to prep with food and help, ADVANCE PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED. Ticket cutoff date will be August 20th and all tickets are non-refundable.


Sunset Concert Series: The Sunset Concert Series featuring Local MWV Artists is presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co. at the Theater in the Wood. A night with local artists from the Mount Washington Valley! Bobby Sheehan & Jeremy Holden of Junco and Way of the Headband are scheduled in the line-up! Doors open at 7pm.

Bach Festival: Join White Mountain Musical Arts for the 31st annual presentation of the Bach Festival, a favorite Baroque music weekend in the Mt. Washington Valley. The celebration offers opportunities to hear the music of J. S. Bach performed by chorus, orchestra and soloists in a festival setting this evening at 7:30pm at the First Church of Christ, Congregational in North Conway. Tickets are available in advance at The UPS Store


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On-Going Events Mondays

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Mondays from 10-11:30am at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Mondays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.

Twins' Story Time: This special story time and play group is designed specifically for families with multiples. Other siblings and caregivers are always welcome and it takes place at the Conway Public Library every Monday at 10:30am. For more information call 447-5552.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Monday, from 1-4pm, at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, by appointment only. Call 447-3500.

Bridge players are welcome at the American Legion Hall on Bradley Street in Fryeburg from 1-4pm every Monday. No need for a partner as we change seats every four hands. Light refreshments and friendly play.

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway Monday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 3-4pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register for the class.

The Dinner Bell is a Free Community Dinner served every Monday 5-6pm (except holidays) at Conway Village Congregational Church. All are welcome.

Rotary Club of Ossipee Valley: Each Monday the Rotary Club of Ossipee Valley meets at Rivers Edge Grille from 5:30-6:30pm. All are invited.

MWV Choral Society rehearses Monday evenings from 7-9pm at the Center Conway United Methodist Church. There are no auditions and all who love to sing are welcome. For more information, call (443) 254-3138.

Tuesdays

The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast at 7:30am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Main Street (Route 5) in Fryeburg. New members are welcome.

CVCC Food Pantry: Serving Conway, Albany, Eaton and Chatham, the Conway Village Congregational Church Food Pantry is open Tuesdays by appointment only. Please contact CVCC during office hours (8am–1pm) to schedule appoint-ment, 447-3851.

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway Tuesday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 9:30-1am. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

If you have questions about Medicare or need advice on senior services, Valerie Cole, a Medicare Counselor, from Seniors Plus will be available the first Wednesday of every month. She takes the worry out of Medicare and is dedicated to helping you! Call 1-800-427-1241 to schedule an appointment at the Fryeburg Public Library.

Strength, Balance & Stretch - Bobby Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center.

Fryeburg Historical Society and the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Research Library located at 83 Portland Street, Fryeburg Maine is open from 10am-2pm or by appointment. For more information call 1-207-256-3001.

The Material Girls meet the first and third Tuesday of the month to make quilts for various charities where those quilts can be useful. Along with making the charity quilts, there are new quilt techniques learned at the meetings. The meetings are at the Church of Christ on 113 just outside of Conway. They start at 10am and continue until 12noon or shortly after. If you have any questions, call Kathy Bergeron at 356-6425.

Tessa will lead story time at the Conway Public Library at 10:30am in the Ham Community Room. 2 year-olds, their siblings and caregivers may enjoy themed storytelling and books, songs, movement and play time. For more information

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RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Tuesday’s from 10:30-11:30am at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

The Fryeburg Public Library offers Story Time for ages 6 and younger every Tuesday at 1pm . Call the Library for more information, at (207) 935-2731.

Mahjongg: Tuesdays 1-3pm in the John F. Chick Room at the Madison Library. Some experience playing is necessary.

Jazzercise Class is held weekly on Tuesdays, from 6–7pm, at Conway Village Congregational Church.

Tuesday evenings at 7pm, join the MARA group (Medication Assisted Recovery Anonymous) - Share experience and recovery in a 12 step recovery meeting that recognizes and accepts the use of prescription assisted medications as a recovery path—no stigma—only fellowship. Meeting at MWV Supports Recovery Coalition Offices, in Center Conway. For more information, call 662-0668.

Wednesdays

Taoist Tai Chi North Conway Wednesday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 8-9:15am and again from 6-7pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9-10:30am at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

Vaughan Community Service Clothing Depot is open from 9:30am-12:30pm.

Christ Episcopal Thrift Shop at Pine Street, North Conway is open today from 10am-2pm. Come see our new and improved store layout! Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Jewelry, art, household items and countertop appliances. Last Wednesday of the month - $5-a-bag sale on almost everything in the shop. Please no large TV’s, books, appliances or mattresses.


The Hazel and Owen Currier Doll Museum in Fryeburg, is open from 10am-2pm . Groups are welcome to schedule private visits FMI Contact Sally Whitaker at: [email protected].

Pre-schoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to the Freedom Public Library every Wednesday at 10am for an hour devoted to preschool fun. Stories, songs, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play plus a craft is some of what is offered.

Wii: Practice your golf swing, your tennis game, or get a strike bowling Wednesdays at the Gibson Center from 10:30am -1:30 pm.

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy story time with Tara at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Songs, stories and rhymes will follow a theme. Siblings are always welcome.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Wednesday, from 1-4pm, at Visiting Nurse, Home Care & Hospice office in North Conway, by appointment only. Call 356-7006 or 800-499-4171, Ext. 23.

Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis meets every Wednesday evening from September to June at the Eagle Mountain House, in Jackson. Social time begins at 5:30pm; meetings are called to order at 6pm. For more information, visit www.mwvkiwanis.org.

Bread of Life UPC Weekly Christian Bible Study at the Conway Public Library Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:45pm. Contact Pastor James Sullivan, 869-3127.

The Bridgton Recreation Department hosts a program for wood carvers from 7-9pm each Wednesday evening at the old Town Hall. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information call Bob Carey at (978) 290-1879 or Rec. Director Tom Tash at (207) 647-1126.

Every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm join a metaphysical discussion group at the White Mountain Hypnosis Center in Madison. The people who attend that night in open forum set the agenda of the evening. For more information, call 367-8851.

Eaton Satsang is a gathering of friends to explore, experience and understand their true nature as spirit, or inner being. Based on various teachings about Oneness we share meditation and

spiritual dialogue weekly from 7-8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Details and directions at eatonsatsang.com or phone 447-5401.

Thursdays

Rotary Club of North Conway meets at 7:15am at Mineral Springs Café at Kennett High School. New members are always welcome.

Belly Dance Class is held Thursdays at 9am at the Gibson Center. Call 356-3231 for details and to sign up.

Women’s Bible Study: Please join us for bible study & refreshments. The WBS is a group of ladies who meet on Thursday mornings at 9:30 for fellowship and Bible study. We utilize a study guide with the Bible, usually a chapter at a time, and discussion. We are all novices in this, but enjoy the friendship and knowledge that we share. You do not need to be a member of the Conway Village Congregational Church to visit one of these groups.


The Hazel and Owen Currier Doll Museum in Fryeburg, is open from 10am-2pm . Groups are welcome to schedule private visits FMI Contact Sally Whitaker at: [email protected].

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy story time with Tessa at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Siblings are always welcome.

Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Thursdays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.

RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Thursday’s from 10:30-11:30am and at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Thursdays from 1:30-3pm at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

Story time and crafts for ages 7 and older is held every Thursday at 3pm at Fryeburg Public Library. Call if you have any questions, ( 207) 935-2731.

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway Thursday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 3:30-4:30pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register for the class.

Peer Support Groups for Parents of Children, Teens and Young Adults with Substance Use Issues - North Conway F.A.S.T.E.R. Parent Support Group (Families Advocating Substance Education & Recovery) Thursdays from 5:30-7:45pm, at 1620 Main Street, in Center Conway. Contact Maxine, 986-5487 or Clara, (617) 699-0688 for more information.

Fridays

Christ Episcopal Thrift Shop at Pine Street, North Conway is open today from 10am-2pm. Come see our new and improved store layout! Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Jewelry, art, household items and countertop appliances. Last Wednesday of the month - $5-a-bag sale on almost everything in the shop. Please no large TV’s, books, appliances or mattresses.

Men’s Bible Study: Please join us for bible study and refreshments. The MBS is a group of men who meet on Fridays at 8am for fellowship and Bible study. You do not need to be a member of Conway Village Congregational Church to visit one of these groups. Just a desire to explore God’s word with a fun, friendly group. We have fresh coffee and doughnuts to supplement some of our needs at that early time of day.

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Morning Garden Parent and Child Playgroup: Join White Mountain Waldorf School from 9-11am for our weekly Friday morning playgroup. Come and play with your children ages 12 months to 4 years old in a Waldorf Early Childhood classroom. Free play, indoor and outside, nutritious snack served, circle time and songs. This is a warm and inviting introduction to our Early Childhood Programs. Call 447-3168 to sign up.

MWV Arts Association hosts Friday Painters each Friday from 9am-12:30pm. Contact them at 356-ARTS for details.

Vaughan Community Service Clothing Depot is open from 9:30am-12:30pm

Strength, Balance, & Stretch: Bobbi Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center.

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway Friday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 10-11am. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more infor-mation, call 356-5581.

Forgotten Arts: Quilting Circle, Fridays from 10am–12noon. Light refreshments are served. This group meets each Friday at Remick Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. For complete details, call 323-7591.

Story Time for Little Ones is held at the Effingham Public Library from 10:30am to 11:30 am on Fridays.

Visit the MWV Children's Museum Friday at 11am on the last Friday of each month for Music with Sharon Novak! This is a 45 minute program in which Sharon sings and plays music for children. This program is included with any membership or daily admission. Please call 356-2992 for additional details.

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join Tessa for read-a-louds, games, crafts and more every Friday from 3-4pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library. Light snacks provided, and some activities outside. For more information call 447-5552.

Positivi-TEA: Join us at The Brownfield Public Library for Positivi-TEA! Bring a happy story or the joyful outcome of a project to share with others…We’ll provide the tea. A tea party for those in need of joy every Friday afternoon at 3pm. For more information, call (207) 935-3003.

Saturdays

Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you're not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? You're not alone. Overeaters Anonymous group members stopped eating compulsively and so can you. No dues or fees for membership.

compulsively and so can you. No dues or fees for membership. We meet weekly, Saturdays from 9-11:30am at Memorial Hospital’s Bigelow Building (old hospital), 2nd floor conference room.

Christ Episcopal Thrift Shop at Pine Street, North Conway is open today from 10am-12:30pm. Come see our new and im-proved store layout! Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Jewelry, art, household items and countertop appliances. Last Wednesday of the month - $5-a-bag sale on almost everything in the shop. Please no large TV’s, books, appliances or mattresses.

MWV Skating Club offers Learn to Skate, Skate for Hockey, Adult and Freestyle Skating lessons Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information, email [email protected].

Sundays

#therevolvingcloset is a free thrift boutique for teens, open the first and third Sunday of each month at the North Conway Congregational Church from 2-5pm. For dates, contact Emily Smith-Mossman, 662-3443.

MWV Skating Club offers Learn to Skate, Skate for Hockey, Adult and Freestyle Skating lessons Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information, email [email protected].

Ongoing

ReTails Thrift Store is brimming with unique treasures just waiting for you to discover. We are open Monday thru Saturday, 10am-3pm, every week. Located inside the actual building that houses the Conway Area Humane Society, we have a wide variety of gently loved items, including housewares, clothing, furniture, and linens. We like to say it is like Christmas every day here, you never know what you will find! 100% of our proceeds from ReTails are directly returned to the animals we care for at the Conway Area Humane Society.

Rozzie May Animal Alliance is hosting a Pet Photo Contest to choose pictures for our 2020 RMAA Calendar. To register your dog or cat please visit https://www.gogophotocontest.com/rmaa.

Mount Washington Valley Promotions

Membership List:

Altrusa International of Carroll County Arts in Motion Assistance Canine Training Services Bartlett Firefighters Association Bartlett Historical Society Bartlett Recreation Department Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society Believe In Books Literacy Foundation Carroll County RSVP CASA of NH Center Stage Theatre/Da Capo Children Unlimited, Inc. Connect A Pet New England Conway Area Humane Society Conway Historical Society Conway Village Congregational Church Episcopal Church Women Friends of the Conway Library Friends of the Fryeburg Library Fryeburg Historical Society Fryeburg Raiders Booster Club Gibson Center for Senior Services Greater Ossipee Area Chamber Of Commerce Harvest Hills Animal Shelter HHB Healing Foundation Jackson Community Church Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park KHS Project Graduation 2019 M&D Playhouse Madison Baptist Church

Memorial Hospital Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Mountain Garden Club Mountain Top Music Center MWV Choral Society MWV Habitat for Humanity MWV Housing Coalition MWV Kiwanis Club MWV Skating Club MWV Supports Recovery Coalition New England Ski Museum North Conway Community Center North Conway Public Library North Country Cares Project Succeed Rotary Club of North Conway Rozzie May Animal Alliance Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Assault Taoist Tai Chi Society Tin Mountain Conservation Center Tina Titzer’s Act One Dance Company Tri-State Modelers Club Valley Vision Channel 1301 Vaughan Community Services Visiting Nurses of Carroll County & Western Maine White Mountain Community Health Center White Mountain Musical Arts White Mountains Pride

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