MarketingtheLakesRegionofNewHampshire365DaysaYear!

EventsBulletin–January21–February4,2010

LakesRegionBigBandThursday,January21,2010TheCommonManInn/Foster'sBoilerRoom‐231MainStreetPlymouth,NH03264EverythirdThursdayofthemonth,7pm‐9:30pmGreatbigbanddancemusic.Freetothepublic.Cashbar&menufromFoster'sisavailable.Comeearlyat6pmtotakedancelessonsfromStateStreetDance.Callformoreinfo.603‐536‐2764www.thecman.comStorytellingDinners­22ndSeasonCornerHouseInn‐MainStreet,CenterSandwichNHThursdayevenings(exceptholidays)throughtheendofMay.StorytellingDinnersbeginat6:30pm.Thecostis$19.95perperson(plustaxandgratuity)andincludessalad,entrée,glassofwine,dessert,andcoffee.FormoreinformationregardingtheprogramcontactDonBrownattheCornerHouseInninCenterSandwich,NH.Thephonenumberis284‐6219www.cornerhouseinn.comFratello'sEntertainmentFratello's‐799UnionAve.LaconiaNHLivepianointhediningroomTuesday‐Thursday6:00pm‐9:00pm.603‐528‐2022www.fratellos.comSuperStellarFriday:“2012andtheMayanCalendar”Friday,January22,2010McAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDrive,Concord,NH03301January22nd@7PMWhathaveyouheardabout2012?Haveyouseenthemovie?WillitbeTHEEND?Findoutabouttheseso‐calledpredictionsandiftheyhaveanybasisinMayaculture,history,orcalendars.JoinArchaeoastronomer‐historianR.P.HaleandlearnabouttherealMayanCalendarsandhowtheystillwork–thencomparethattowhatHollywoodandthefearmongersaresaying.Recommendedforages8+.Childrenunder13mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.$9Adult,$6Child(3‐12),$8Student/Senior.FreeforMembers.IfGeneralAdmissionispurchasedbefore5PM,programticketis$3.(603)271‐7827www.starhop.comStateParkSystemAdvisoryCouncilMeetingFriday,January22,2010NewHampshireCharitableFoundation,37PleasantStreet,ConcordTheNewHampshireDivisionofParksandRecreationannouncesthattheStateParkSystemAdvisoryCouncilwillmeetFriday,January22,2010.Themeetingwillbeheldat9:00amattheNewHampshireCharitableFoundation,37PleasantStreet,Concord.TheCouncilwillbediscussingtheTen‐YearStrategicDevelopmentandCapitalImprovementPlan.TheywillalsohearfromanupdatefromtheDirectorofParksandRecreation.Themeetingisopenandthepublicisinvitedtoattend.Tolearnmore,visitwww.nhstateparks.orgorcall603/271‐3556.SleighRides

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GunstockMountainResort‐GilfordNHTuesthruFri4pmtil9pm;Saturday12pmtil9pm;Sunday12pmtil5pm(closedMondaysexceptduringholidayweeks)Alsonote:weareoperatingaone‐horsesleighthatseatsamaximumof4regular‐sizedadults,soseatsarelimited.Reservationshighlyrecommended.Rates:Adults$15.00Children$12.00PrivateRomanticSleighRide$59.00percouplePhonenumber:(603)630‐9066www.cobblemountainstables.comCREATURESOFSNOWSaturday,January23,20109:30AM~11:30AMSquamLakesNaturalScienceCenter‐23ScienceCenterRoadHolderness,NH03245Ages6+It’scoldandthegroundiscoveredwithathickblanketofwhitesnow!Whatagreattimetogetoutthereandplay!Rememberyourchildhoodbuildingasnowfortortheobligatorysnowman,butwhataboutasnake,aporcupine,orothercreaturesmadeofsnow?Comeforthemorningwithyourchildren,grandchildren,orasa“grownup”kidanddig,burrow,crawl,andclimboverpilesofsnowtocreateseveralcreaturesusinghandtools,buckets,naturalmaterials,andyourowncreativity.Whoknowswhatcoolanimalswillemerge?Wewillwarmupinsidewithhotchocolateandmarshmallowsnowmenafterward.Adultmustaccompanychildren.Cost:$7/member;$9/non‐member603‐968‐7194www.nhnature.orgJazzPlusHomesteadRestaurant‐1567SummerSt.BristolNHSundays11:00‐2:00inthemaindiningroomDukeSnyderandChuckBeevercreatealivelyforegroundinwhichtoenjoyyourSundayBrunch!603‐744‐2022www.homesteadnh.comKaraokewithAnnieTheWoodstockStation‐135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNHTuesdaysat9pmAfunlivelyeveningoflocalperformers‐‐Anniewillmakeyouastarinnotime!603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comWineDownwithUSonWednesdaysWednesday,January27,2010SelectCommonManRestaurants‐60MainSt.Ashland,NHWednesdaysafter5pmAnybottleofwineonourWineListis1/2offafter5:00pmatLagoinMeredith,Foster'sBoilerRoomItalianFarmhouseinLincolnandtheCommonManRestaurantsinAshland,Lincoln,andPlymouth.MainOffice603‐968‐9330www.thecman.com5thAnnualSmallBusinessDayattheStateHouseWednesday,January27,2010HolidayInn‐ConcordSmallBusinessDayisanopportunityforsmallbusinessownersandmanagerstomeetNewHampshire’stoppolicy‐makers,learnmoreaboutlegislativeissuesthatcouldaffectyourbottomline,andreceivevaluableinformationabouttoolstohelpyourcompanygrowandprosper.ThiseventispresentedincooperationwiththeNewHampshireSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenterandsponsoredbyPublicServiceofNewHampshire,TheNHDivisionofEconomicDevelopment,andmediasponsorNHBusinessReview.

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LiveTriviawithGreatPrizes!TheWoodstockStation‐135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH03262Wednesdays7‐9:30pmTestoutyourgeneraltriviaknowledgeandwingreatprizes!603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comLakesRegionChamberofCommerceAnnualLuncheonWednesday,January27,2010Registration:11:30Lunch:12:00ChurchLanding,Meredith‐312DanielWebsterHighway,Meredith,NHPresentingSponsorLaconiaSavingsBankandtheLakesRegionChamberofCommercewouldliketoinviteyoutojoinusforour91stAnnualLuncheonandAwardsCeremony.TheLuncheonwillbeheldattheInnsandSpaatMillFalls.Weareveryexcitedabouthostingtheluncheonatanewlocation.Ticketsforthiseventwillbe$25perpersonand$175foratableof8.SeatingislimitedsopleaseRSVPtoCheriat603‐524‐5531assoonaspossibletomakeyourreservation.603‐934‐6909.StorytellingDinners­22ndSeasonThursday,January28,2010CornerHouseInn‐MainStreet,CenterSandwichNHEachstorytellingseasonbeginstheThursdaybeforeHalloween,andcontinueseveryThursdayevening(exceptholidays)throughtheendofMay.StorytellingDinnersbeginat6:30pm.Thecostis$19.95perperson(plustaxandgratuity)andincludessalad,entrée,glassofwine,dessert,andcoffee.FormoreinformationregardingtheprogramcontactDonBrownattheCornerHouseInninCenterSandwich,NH.Thephonenumberis284‐6219www.cornerhouseinn.comForkintheRoadCookingClasses­ModernNewEnglandClassicsTheManorOnGoldenPond‐Route3,Holderness,NH03245January29‐31,2010ForkintheRoad"CookingClassesofferclassesforthenoviceandexperiencedaliketoattendwhileenjoyingaluxuryvacation.Masteryourculinaryskillswithourtwo‐daycookingschooltolearnhowtoprepareaward‐winningcuisine.Ourhands‐oncookingclassesteachyouthemanyculinarysecretsunderthetutelageoftheManor’steamofprofessionallytrainedchefs,samplethetemptingdishespreparedduringourvacationcookingschoolcurriculum.January'sclasseswillfocusonModernNewEnglandClassicswithfavoritessuchasClamChowder,BakedBeansandHeritagePork;"Boiled"Dinner;AppleTartandArtisanCheddar.CookingPackagesincludetwonight’saccommodations,cookingclassesonSaturdayandSunday,dinnerbotheveningswithgratuityincluded,breakfasteachday,afternoonteaeachday,recipebookandaManorgift.Secondpersoncanattendclassesforanadditionalcharge.Packageratesstartat$650.SuperStellarFriday:“Mars:ClosestApproach”Friday,January29,2010,7pmMcAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDrive,Concord,NH03301JusttwodaysafteritsclosestapproachtoEarththiscycle,Marswillbeinanexcellentpositionforviewing!LearnabouttheRedPlanet,howtofinditintheskyand,iftheskiesareclear,havealookatMarsthroughtheDiscoveryCenter’snewobservatorytelescope.Recommendedforages8+.Childrenunder13mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.$9Adult,$6Child(3‐12),$8Student/Senior.FreeforMembers.IfGeneralAdmissionispurchasedbefore5PM,programticketis$3.(603)271‐7827www.starhop.com

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WISEABOUTGROUNDHOGSSaturday,January30,201010:00AM~11:30AMSquamLakesNaturalScienceCenter‐23ScienceCenterRoadHolderness,NH03245Ages6+GetreadytocelebrateGroundhog’sDayonFebruary2bylearningtheexplanationstomanygroundhogpuzzles!Howaregroundhogsandwoodchucksrelated?WhatdogroundhogsreallydoonGroundhog’sDay?Wheredotheygoandwhydotheydisappearinwinter?Cost:$7/member;$9/non‐member603‐968‐7194www.nhnature.org31stAnnualGreatMeredithRotaryFishingDerbyHeskyPark,Routes3/25,MeredithBayofLakeWinnipesaukeeJanuary30‐31,2010Over$61,000insurewinners‐Youdon'tevenhavetofishtowin!Drawingsfor$14,600incashprizesforallticketholders!Grandprize18'PioneerSportFiberglassFishingBoatandTidewaterTrailer.www.meredithrotary.orgFullMoonShowshoeWalksatPrescottFarmSaturday,January30,2010PrescottFarmEnvironmentalEducationCenter‐928WhiteOaksRd.,Laconia,NH032461/30&2/27from6:30‐8:30pmThewalksarescheduledforJanuary30thandFebruary27thfrom6:30‐8:30PM.Thefeeis$7perpersonor$5perpersonforPrescottFarmmembers,withadiscountforfamilygroups($24or$18formembers.)Youarewelcometobringyourownsnowshoes,butPrescottFarmhassnowshoesavailableifyoudonothaveyourown.Hotchocolate,teaandcoffeewillbeservedafterthewalk.PrescottFarmisanon‐profitorganizationthatoffersyear‐roundenvironmentaleducationprogramincludingsummercampsschoolfieldtrips,Naturalist‐in‐Residenceprogramswiththreelocalschools,andotherpublicprograms.31stAnnualGreatMeredithRotaryFishingDerbySunday,January31,2010HeskyPark,Routes3/25,MeredithBayofLakeWinnipesaukeeJanuary30‐31,2010Over$61,000insurewinners‐Youdon'tevenhavetofishtowin!Drawingsfor$14,600incashprizesforallticketholders!Grandprize18'PioneerSportFiberglassFishingBoatandTidewaterTrailer.www.meredithrotary.orgWineDownwithUSonWednesdaysSelectCommonManRestaurants‐60MainSt.Ashland,NHWednesdaysafter5pmAnybottleofwineonourWineListis1/2offafter5:00pmatLagoinMeredith,Foster'sBoilerRoomItalianFarmhouseinLincolnandtheCommonManRestaurantsinAshland,Lincoln,andPlymouth.MainOffice603‐968‐9330www.thecman.comTheThingsWeDoForLoveLeagueofNHCraftsmenGallery205‐205NorthMainStreet,Concord,NH03301January30toMarch26,2010M‐F,8:30am‐4:30pm,Sat10am‐4pmTheLeagueofNHCraftsmen’sGallery205ishostinganexhibitionthatcelebratesthethingswedoforlove.Thisexhibitionreflectsthepassionandcreativityof40juriedmembersoftheLeagueofNHCraftsmen.Theexhibitionfeaturesawidearrayofdistinctivefinecraft,includingjewelry,fiber,clay,metalsculpture,wood,baskets,photography,leather,andmixedmediapieces.603‐224‐3375www.nhcrafts.org