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5-13-13 Calendar

"Eat out for Got Lunch! Laconia Week" fundraiser taking place at T-Bones, Cactus Jack's or Burrito Me. Mention to server you are supporting Got Lunch! and a portion of the check donated to the cause. For more information visit www.gotlunchlaconia.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Senior Moment-um event featuring a scrabble game.
Noon at the Gilford Community Church. Light refreshments provided. For more information call 527-4722.
Hall Memorial Library events. Chess Club 4-7 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons adult club 5 p.m.
Laconia Historical and Museum Society holds opening reception for its new exbitit Made in Laconia. 6 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library.
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.
Perfomance by the Moultonborough Academy music students hosted by the Moultonborough Historical Society. 7 p.m. at the Old Town House in Moultonborough.
Chess Club at the Hall Memorial Library. 4-7 p.m.
Free one on one internet and computer instruction every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Tilton Senior Center, 11 Grange Road, Tilton. 
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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5-12-13 Calendar

Pemigewasset Choral Society opens its 41st concert season. 3 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater in the Sliver Cultural Arts Center at PSU. Admission $10. Tickets available by calling 535-ARTS.
"Celebrating Moms" program held by the Franklin Cemetary Association in celebration of Mother's Day. 1 p.m. at the Franklin Cemetary. Light refreshments provided.
Mother's Day Brunch to benefit the Boston Marathon victims held at the Black Swan Inn in Tilton. To purchase a ticket for the event call 286-4524.
Annual May Contemporary Dance Ensemble recital at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater at the Silver Center for the Arts. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth. For more information or to purchase a ticket call 535-2787 or visit silver.plymouth.edu.
Mother's Day at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Science Center in Holderness. All moms receive free trail admission with another paid admission. For details about this event or standard tail prices go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
Line Dancing at Starr King Fellowship Sundays from 4-5 p.m. $5 per person. For more information call George at 536-1179.

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5-11-13 Calendar

Mother's Day Breakfast hosted by the American Legion Post 1 in Laconia. 8-11 a.m. Mothers eat free.
Annual 5K fundraiser Walk MS to benefit the National MS Society.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Opechee Park followed by the walk beginning at 10 a.m. $25 donation required of all participants over 12 years of age. For more information or to register via the phone call 1-800-344-4867.
Food Collection conducted by Postal Service letter carriers as part of the country wide Stamp Our Hunger Food Drive. Food items should be placed in mailbox for letter carriers to pick up.
Moultonborough Clean-Up Day postponed to Saturday, May 18th. Event will beginning at 9 a.m. at the Playground Facility on Playground Drive and from States Landing Bech on States Landing Road.
Samuel Wentworth Library Plant & Bake Sale to support the youth services at the library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library in Center Sandwich. For more information call 284-7237.
New Hampton School's Performing Arts Department presents the musical verity show "Swag! An Evening on the Edge." 7 p.m. in the McEvoy Theater in New Hampton. Suggested donations are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Painting demonstration offered during the reception for the Gilmanton Year-Round Library Artist Larry Frates. 1-3 p.m. at the library.
Book sale at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Community fundraiser held by the Temple B'nai Israel featuring the contemporary vocal group the Boxcar Lilies. 7:30 p.m. at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. Cost is $25 per person. Cruise ship style dessert buffet included. BYOB. To order tickets in advance at a reduced cost go towww.btinh.org or call 524-7044.
Mother’s Day Tea at the Gilford Public Library. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Annual May Contemporary Dance Ensemble recital at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater at the Silver Center for the Arts. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth. For more information or to purchase a ticket call 535-2787 or visit silver.plymouth.edu.
9th Annual Choose Franklin Community Day celebrating the theme "Volunteers - The Heart of the Community." Activities began at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. at Odell Park on Memorial Street in downtown Franklin. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Franklin High School and processes to celebration site.
Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the first-floor conference room  Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
All compulsive eaters are welcome to attend the Overeaters Anonymous meeting held each Saturday morning from 11 to 12 at the Franklin Hospital. 
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Pleasant Street) in Laconia. 
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.
Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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5-9-13 Calendar

Pemigewasset Choral Society opens its 41st concert season. 7:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Admission by donation.
Slideshow and lecture telling the history of the Hersey Mountain area. 7 p.m. at the Lane Tavern in Sanbornton. For more information call 286-4526.
Writer's Group at the Hall Memorial Library. 5:30 p.m.
Workshop on composting and organics management geared toward homeowners, small businesses and schools. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Woodland Heights Elementary School. Sponsored by the Belknap Country Conservation District. For more information call 1-(802)-254-3636.
"How to Navigate the Registry of Deeds" program sponsored by the Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group and the Wolfeboro Public Library. 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Carroll County Registry of Deeds in the Administration Building on Route 171 in Ossipee. For more information cal 569-2428.
The Kid Jazz Swing Band performs at Pitman's Freight Room for a family jazz event. 8 p.m. in Pitman's Freight Room. Admission is $12. Doos open at 7:30 p.m. BYOB.
Gilford Public Library events. Toddler Time (18 mo – 3 yrs) 10:30-11:15 a.m. Conversational French 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tales for Tales 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Crafter’s Corner, 6-7:30 p.m.
In-School Admission Open House hosted by Sant Bani School in Sanbornton. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Open for interested parents of students in grades 6-12. RSVP by calling 934-4240 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
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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5-8-13 Calendar

Free Mom & Me Film at Smitty's Cinema in Tilton featuring the movie 'Finding Nemo'. Doors open at 11 a.m. followed by the showing at 11:30 a.m.
Historical performance depicting the life of Charles Ross Taggert presented by Adam Boyce. 7 p.m. in the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community in Laconia. To reserve a seat call 524-5600 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meeting featuring a talk on the "Best Practices for Caregiver's Healthy Adaption and Coping with Stress" presented by Dr. Meter of PSU. 5 p.m. at Live Free Home Health Care in New Hampton. To reserve a seat call 254-7397.
Belknap County Democrats meeting. 6 p.m. at Shanghai Restaurant in Laconia. To RSVP for dinner email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Blind Hiker Randy Pierce shares his uplifting life journey. 11 a.m. in the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community in Laconia.
Hall Memorial Library events. Story time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Scrabble 1-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts Mother's Day Card project 3:30 p.m.
Gilford Public Library events. Check – Out – An – Expert! 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. E.R.A Trash to Treasure (Teens) 1-2 p.m. After School Adventure: Line Dancing! (Grades K-4) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friends Monthly Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.`
Belknap Country Republican Committee meeting hed at the Top of the Town Restaurant in Belmont. 6:30 p.m. Those interested in eating dinner should plan to arrive as early as 5 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.
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.
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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