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2-14-13 Calendar
Meredith Library daily happens. Mystery Book Group featuring the book The Paperwhite Narcissus by Cynthia Riggs. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Knotty Knitters held from 10 a.m. to noon.
Valentine's Day special performance by the the Heather Pierson Trio. 8 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. Admission is $10 at the door. BYOB.
Lakes Region Genealogy Interst Group holds its monthly meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Wolfeboro Public Library. Free and open to the public. For more information call 630-8497.
Gilford Public Library events. Toddler Time 10:30-11:15 a.m. Brown Bag Book Discussion 12:30-1:30 p.m. Conversational French 3:30-4:30 p.m. Crafter's Corner 6-7:30 p.m. Evening Book Discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Valentines Day movie showing featuring the film "Beastly". 3 p.m. Popcorn served.
Valentine's Day Potluck Lunch and Ice Cream Social at the Tilton Senior Center. 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share and a list of ingredients for those with food sensitivities. Beverages, ice cream, and toppings provided. For more informaiton or to RSVP call 527-8291.
Laconia Indoor Market. 3-6 p.m. at Skate Escape on Court Street in Laconia. Various farmers, food vendors, artisans, and independent sales representatives will be present. For a full list of vendors and specials go to http://laconiaindoorwintermarket.weebly.com/index.html.
Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
Plymouth Area Chess Club meets Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Starr King Fellowship, 101 Fairgrounds Road. Form more information call George at 536-1179.
American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30.
Knitting at Belmont Public Library. 6 p.m.
Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
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2-13-13 Calendar
Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at Top of the Town Restaurant in Belmont (88 Ladd Hill Road). Guest speaker will be State Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley of Wolfeboro. Open to all Republicans and like-minded independents.
Pulic Forum on the Belknap County Budget hosted by Belknap County Democrats. 7 p.m. at the Laconia Police Department Community Room. Program will feature Democratic members of the county House delegation.
Screening of documentary film "Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives". 7 p.m. at the Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road) in Laconia. Sponored by Sustainable Sustenance. For more information call Karen at 528-8560 or write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Belknap Mill Quilters monthly meeting held at the Conference Center at Lake Opechee in Laconia. 6:30 p.m. social hour followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Non-members welcome to attend.
Interactive workshop that simplifies the process of starting a business conducted by SCORE Lakes Region in conjunction with Meredith Village Savings Bank. 5-8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Chamber Conference Room in Laconia. Tuition is $25. To register visit www.lakesregion.score.org or call 524-0137.
Huot Technical Center open house showcases renovations. 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m. at the Hout Center in Laconia.
ABC and ME at the Meredith Library. 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Preschool class ages 3-5.
Mom and Me free family film at Smitty's Cinema in Tilton featuring the movie Chicken Little. Doors open at 11 a.m. followed by the movie at 11:30 p.m.
Gilford Public Library events. Check-out-an-expert! 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gilford Write Now Writers' Group 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friends of the Library monthly meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.
Potluck Soup and Bread Supper followed by a Worship Service with Taize music. 6 p.m. at the Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC. For more information call 286-3018.
Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednesday for fun, entertainment and education. Meetings provide an opportunity for older citizens to to meet for pure social enjoyment and the club helps the community with philanthropic work.
Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks.
Preschool story time at Belmont Public Library. 10:30 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call/ leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.
Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.
Hall Memorial Library events. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Scrabble 1-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts featuring Paper Hearts project 3:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia.
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.
Pulic Forum on the Belknap County Budget hosted by Belknap County Democrats. 7 p.m. at the Laconia Police Department Community Room. Program will feature Democratic members of the county House delegation.
Screening of documentary film "Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives". 7 p.m. at the Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road) in Laconia. Sponored by Sustainable Sustenance. For more information call Karen at 528-8560 or write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Belknap Mill Quilters monthly meeting held at the Conference Center at Lake Opechee in Laconia. 6:30 p.m. social hour followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Non-members welcome to attend.
Interactive workshop that simplifies the process of starting a business conducted by SCORE Lakes Region in conjunction with Meredith Village Savings Bank. 5-8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Chamber Conference Room in Laconia. Tuition is $25. To register visit www.lakesregion.score.org or call 524-0137.
Huot Technical Center open house showcases renovations. 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m. at the Hout Center in Laconia.
ABC and ME at the Meredith Library. 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Preschool class ages 3-5.
Mom and Me free family film at Smitty's Cinema in Tilton featuring the movie Chicken Little. Doors open at 11 a.m. followed by the movie at 11:30 p.m.
Gilford Public Library events. Check-out-an-expert! 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gilford Write Now Writers' Group 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friends of the Library monthly meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.
Potluck Soup and Bread Supper followed by a Worship Service with Taize music. 6 p.m. at the Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC. For more information call 286-3018.
Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednesday for fun, entertainment and education. Meetings provide an opportunity for older citizens to to meet for pure social enjoyment and the club helps the community with philanthropic work.
Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks.
Preschool story time at Belmont Public Library. 10:30 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call/ leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.
Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.
Hall Memorial Library events. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Scrabble 1-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts featuring Paper Hearts project 3:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia.
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.
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2-12-13 Calendar
Sandwich residents Dick and Ruth Stuart share experiences from a recent trip to Cuba. 7 p.m. in Rotary Hall at the Laconia Public Library.
Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice hosts a volunteer informational session. 10:30 a.m. at Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice in Laconia. Refreshments available. For more information call 524-8444 x2348 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Presentation on men's health hosted by LRGHealthcare in conjunction with Patrick's Pub and Eatery. 6 p.m. at Patrick's Pub and Eatery in Gilford. To make a reservation for this free program call 527-7120.
Gilford Public Library events. Storytime (18 mo. – 5 years) 10:30-11:15 a.m. Babygarten (Birth – 18 Months) 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Meredith Library daily events. Computer Club held from 10-11 a.m. Meredith Public Library Board of Trustees meeting 6-7 p.m. Open to the public.
Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.)
Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Crafts for Teens/Tweens featuring a Valentine's Day project. 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Memorial Library.
Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.
Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice hosts a volunteer informational session. 10:30 a.m. at Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice in Laconia. Refreshments available. For more information call 524-8444 x2348 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Presentation on men's health hosted by LRGHealthcare in conjunction with Patrick's Pub and Eatery. 6 p.m. at Patrick's Pub and Eatery in Gilford. To make a reservation for this free program call 527-7120.
Gilford Public Library events. Storytime (18 mo. – 5 years) 10:30-11:15 a.m. Babygarten (Birth – 18 Months) 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Meredith Library daily events. Computer Club held from 10-11 a.m. Meredith Public Library Board of Trustees meeting 6-7 p.m. Open to the public.
Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.)
Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.
Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Crafts for Teens/Tweens featuring a Valentine's Day project. 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Memorial Library.
Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.
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2-11-13 Calendar
The Laconia Historical & Museum Society holds its Annual Meeting and The History of Jazz Lecture Program. 6:30 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library. For more information call 527-1278 or email
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The White Mountain Dowsers meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Plymouth. $5 suggested donation.
Broadband Stakeholder Group meeting hosted by the Lakes Region Planning Commission. 9 a.m. at the Humiston Building located at 103 Main Street in Meredith. For more information call 279-8171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Mahjong at the Gilford Public Library. 12:30–3 p.m.
Hall Memorial Library happenings. Chess Club 4-7 p.m. Trustees Meeting 5 p.m. Foreign Film night featuring the black and white movie "The Pickpocket". Begins at 6 p.m. Popcorn served. The Biggest Loser 6:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 35 Tower Street in Weirs Beach.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The program is held Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.), Laconia, NH 03246. Use back entrance. Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information.
Adult Pick-up Basketball offered by Meredith Parks & Recreation Department held at the Meredith Community Center Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $1 per person - sign in and out at the front desk.
Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Harvey Beetle at 528-3073.
Meeting of Lakes Region I.B.D. Support Group for persons with Chrohn's Disease, various forms of Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 7 p.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Center at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For more information call Randall Sheri at 524-2411, 359-5236 or 524-3289.
The White Mountain Dowsers meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Plymouth. $5 suggested donation.
Broadband Stakeholder Group meeting hosted by the Lakes Region Planning Commission. 9 a.m. at the Humiston Building located at 103 Main Street in Meredith. For more information call 279-8171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Mahjong at the Gilford Public Library. 12:30–3 p.m.
Hall Memorial Library happenings. Chess Club 4-7 p.m. Trustees Meeting 5 p.m. Foreign Film night featuring the black and white movie "The Pickpocket". Begins at 6 p.m. Popcorn served. The Biggest Loser 6:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 35 Tower Street in Weirs Beach.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The program is held Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.), Laconia, NH 03246. Use back entrance. Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information.
Adult Pick-up Basketball offered by Meredith Parks & Recreation Department held at the Meredith Community Center Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $1 per person - sign in and out at the front desk.
Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Harvey Beetle at 528-3073.
Meeting of Lakes Region I.B.D. Support Group for persons with Chrohn's Disease, various forms of Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 7 p.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Center at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For more information call Randall Sheri at 524-2411, 359-5236 or 524-3289.
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2-10-13 Calendar
Free skating at Skate Escape for the first 150 middle or high school students. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Suggested can-good donation. Student I.D. required. Free pizza offered.
Faculty Recital hosted by the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University. 1 p.m. at the Silver Center for the Arts on the Plymouth State University Campus. Free tickets avaliable at the Silver Center Box office or by calling 535-2787.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.
Valentine's Day Dinner Fundraiser hosted by the Inter-Lakes High School Class of 2013 After Prom Committee. 5-7 p.m. at Mame's Restaurant in Meredith. Cost is $25 per person for a buffet dinner. 50% of proceeds will go to the class.
New Hampshire based Charlie Jennison Jazz Quintet performs as part of the Wolfeboro Friends of Music's 77th Season. 2 p.m. at Brewster Academy's Anderson Hall in Wolfeboro. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. For more information or to reserve a ticket call 569-2151 or visit www.wfriendsofmusic.org.
Faculty Recital hosted by the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University. 1 p.m. at the Silver Center for the Arts on the Plymouth State University Campus. Free tickets avaliable at the Silver Center Box office or by calling 535-2787.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.
Valentine's Day Dinner Fundraiser hosted by the Inter-Lakes High School Class of 2013 After Prom Committee. 5-7 p.m. at Mame's Restaurant in Meredith. Cost is $25 per person for a buffet dinner. 50% of proceeds will go to the class.
New Hampshire based Charlie Jennison Jazz Quintet performs as part of the Wolfeboro Friends of Music's 77th Season. 2 p.m. at Brewster Academy's Anderson Hall in Wolfeboro. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. For more information or to reserve a ticket call 569-2151 or visit www.wfriendsofmusic.org.
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