Performance of the Rosemary's Baby Blues Band at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Admission is $15. BYOB. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. For more information call 527-0043 or visit www.pitmansfreightroom.com.
The Walker Brother Circus performs at the Laconia Ice Arena. 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting www.walkerinternationalevents.com or may be purchased at the door. For more information call 800-528-6577.
Performance of the Roger and Hammerstien Musical "South Pacific" presented by the Laconia High School Theater Arts. 7 p.m. in the LHS auditorium. Tickets are $7/adults and $5/students and seniors. For more information call 524-3350 ext 4616.
Musical debut of the internationally known trio Vishten. 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Opera House. Tickets are on sale at franklinoperahouse.org or by calling 934-1901.
Teen Movie Night at the Gilman Library featuring the film 'The Hobbit'. 7 p.m. Free popcorn and drinks provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Around the World Basket Drawing at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library. 3 p.m.
Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday.  Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
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.
Sit and Knit at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield. 2-5 p.m.
Gilford Public Library events. Social Bridge, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. What’s Big and Red and Puts Out Fires? 11 a.m. to noon. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Conversational German Class 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tot Time at the Meredith Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11-noon.

Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Boomerang Used Furnature and Funky Stuff, Ltd. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at its location at 5 South Main Street in Plymouth.
Alton Historical Society meeting featuring a program on conserving the recreational and scenic values of the Belknap Mountains. 7 p.m. at the Gilman Library.
Belmont Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp registration held at the Winnisquam Fire Station Function Room. 7-8 p.m. For rates and information visit www.belmontnh.org or call 524-4350.
"To Your Credit.Charge It Right" workshop on the importance of good credit and the responsible use of credit cards. 6-8 p.m. at the Family Resource Center in Laconia. Optional dinner provided at 5:30 p.m. Childcare available upon request. For more information call 581-1577 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Lakes Region Camera Club meets on the first and second Tuesday of the month at The Trinity Episcopal Church on Route 25 in Meredith at 7:30 p.m. The program will be Beaches and Harbors featuring Ian Raymond with guidance and critique. Persons of any experience level are welcome. For more information, visit our website at www.lrcameraclub.com or call Phyllis Meinke at 340-2359.
Pasquaney Garden Club of Bristol meets to discuss plans for new butterfly garden behind the Minot Sleeper Library. 9:30 a.m. at the Bristol Baptist Church. Program on how to make hand-tied bouquets held at 11 a.m. Cost is $15. To register call 744-6526.
International Food Festival held at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library. 5:30 p.m. Call 364-2400 for more information.
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.
Plymouth Area Chess Club. 6-8 p.m. at Pease Public Library. For more information call 536-1179 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
Lakeport Community Association meeting. 7 p.m. at the Freight House.
Gilford Public Library events. Drop-In Rug Hooking, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round!” 11 a.m. to noon. Intermediate Knitting 1-2 p.m. Map and Compass Workshop 6:30-8 p.m.

Country Village Quilt Guild meeting featuring the 'Big Reveal'. 1:30 p.m. in the Moultonborough Life Safety Building. For more information call 279-5682 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Program on alternatives to hazardous household products presented by the Lakes Region Planning Commission. 7 p.m. at the Bristol United Church of Christ in Bristol. For more information call 744-2751.
Ladies & Wheels Program 2013 presented by the Iriwn Automotive Group of 59 Bisson Avenue in Laconia. 6-8 p.m. Open for all women loing to be informed and impowered about getting the most from your car. Pre-register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 581-2968.
Program hosted by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation speaking for Stronger Communities, Greater Giving: A Vision of Philanthropy in NH. 7 p.m. in the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community in Laconia. To pre-register call 524-5600 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Lakes Region Tea Party meeting focused on the topic of Obamacare. 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Public Library. For more information contact stainsolver.com.
Talk on proper skin care during the summertime and the benefits of botanicals. 1 p.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Center in Gilford. Cost is $8. Custom sample products created for participants personal use. Light lunch served. For more information or to RSVP call 528-2555 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
Gilford Public Library events. Edible Book Contest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check – Out – An – Expert!, 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. National Library Week Communities Matter! 11 a.m. to noon. Gilford Write Now Writers’ Group 3:30-5:30 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.
The Country Village Quilt Guild meets 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Moultonborough Life Safety Building behind the Police and Fire Station on Rt 25 in Moultonborough, NH. All are welcome. For information call 279-3234 or visit our website at Country Village Quilt Guild.
Meredith Public Library events. Animals and Me program for children ages 3-5 years of age. 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Intro to PC's tutorial 3-4 p.m. Registration required.

Zonta Club meeting featuring the founder of Hands Across the Table Community as guest speaker. 6:30 p.m. at the Woodside Building on the Taylor Community Campus in Laconia. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 
Barnstead-Alton-Gilmanton Republican Committee monthly meeting. 6:30 p.m. at J.J. Goodwin's Restaurant in Center Barnstead. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and socializing. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Performance of "Her Heart Can See" portraying the work of Fanny Crosby presented by the United Baptist Chuch's Ready-For-Service Women's Group. 7 p.m. at the United Baptist Church in Lakeport. Donations appreciated. Refreshments served.
Red Cross Blood Driver held by the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Laconia High School.
Forum #2 held by Sen. Jeanie Forrester and George Bald the director of the Local Government Center (LGC) to talk about changes coming to the LGC. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Foster Hall at the Common Man Inn and Spa in Plymouth. For more information call 271-2609 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  
Children's Authors Tea hosted by the Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire. 5-7 p.m. at the Belknap Mill in downtown Laconia. Free of charge to children and families in the Lakes Region. For more information call 581-1574.
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.
Gilford Public Library events. Storytime 10:30-11:15 a.m. followed by babygarten from 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Plymouth Area Chess Club. 6-8 p.m. at Pease Public Library. For more information call 536-1179 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
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.