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4-6-13 Calendar
Auction held by the Starr King Fellowship. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. followed by the live auction at 7:15 p.m. Cash bar and refreshments available.
Seventh annual Gowns for Girls free prom dress event held by the Faith, Hope and Love Foundation. 1-4 p.m. at the Meredith Bay Colony Club in Meredith.
Lakeport Freight Museum Open in Laconia to the public. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pancake breakfast to raise funds for a Tilton police officer who needs a kidney transplant conducted by the Tilton Senior Center. 8-10 a.m. at Applebees in Tilton. Tickets are $10.
Pruning workshop conducted by UNH Cooperative Extension Belknap County Field Specialist Kelly McAdam. 12:30 p.m. at Sunny Slope Farm in Alton. For more information call 527-5475 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Spaghetti dinner and silent auction held to benefit local cancer patient Dannie Gullage and his family. 4-7 p.m. at the Gilmanton School. Cost is $7 per person or $25 per family. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Ninth Annual 5k Spring Classic Road Race to benefit the Latin Club hosted by the Moultonborough Academy. Race begins at 10 a.m. from Moultonborough Central School. Registration costs $20 and takes place between 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Fourth Annual Laconia High School Friends of Football auction to raise funds to purchase uniforms and equipment held at the Beane Conference Center in Laconia. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. followed by the Live Auction at 7 p.m.
Passport Processing Day open to the general public and members of the Plymouth State University community. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PSU Ice Arena in Plymouth. $7 photo processing fee. For more information on the prices of passport cards and applications call 535-2336.
Annual Spring Fling Workshop event sponsored by the New Hampshire State Grange. 9 a.m. at the Tilton-Northfield United Methodist Church. Requested $10 donation to cover workshop cost and lunch. To pre-register or for more information call 588-6615 or visit www.nhgrange.org.
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. .
Separated/Divorced Persons Support Group meeting. 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont. Compassion and affirmation in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments. Scholarships available. For more information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066.
Seventh annual Gowns for Girls free prom dress event held by the Faith, Hope and Love Foundation. 1-4 p.m. at the Meredith Bay Colony Club in Meredith.
Lakeport Freight Museum Open in Laconia to the public. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pancake breakfast to raise funds for a Tilton police officer who needs a kidney transplant conducted by the Tilton Senior Center. 8-10 a.m. at Applebees in Tilton. Tickets are $10.
Pruning workshop conducted by UNH Cooperative Extension Belknap County Field Specialist Kelly McAdam. 12:30 p.m. at Sunny Slope Farm in Alton. For more information call 527-5475 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Spaghetti dinner and silent auction held to benefit local cancer patient Dannie Gullage and his family. 4-7 p.m. at the Gilmanton School. Cost is $7 per person or $25 per family. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Ninth Annual 5k Spring Classic Road Race to benefit the Latin Club hosted by the Moultonborough Academy. Race begins at 10 a.m. from Moultonborough Central School. Registration costs $20 and takes place between 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Fourth Annual Laconia High School Friends of Football auction to raise funds to purchase uniforms and equipment held at the Beane Conference Center in Laconia. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. followed by the Live Auction at 7 p.m.
Passport Processing Day open to the general public and members of the Plymouth State University community. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PSU Ice Arena in Plymouth. $7 photo processing fee. For more information on the prices of passport cards and applications call 535-2336.
Annual Spring Fling Workshop event sponsored by the New Hampshire State Grange. 9 a.m. at the Tilton-Northfield United Methodist Church. Requested $10 donation to cover workshop cost and lunch. To pre-register or for more information call 588-6615 or visit www.nhgrange.org.
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. .
Separated/Divorced Persons Support Group meeting. 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont. Compassion and affirmation in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments. Scholarships available. For more information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066.
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4-5-13 Calendar
The Racky Thomas Blues Band performs at Pitman's Freight Room in Laconia. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. followed by the performance at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. BYOB. For more information visit www.pitmansfreightroom.com.
Harlem Ambassador's Basketball team from Colorado plays to raise funds for the Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity. 7 p.m. in the Inter-Lakes High School gymnasium. Tickets are $10. For more information visit www.lrhabitat.org.
Monthly series of Academy Award-winning films with the showing of "Mrs.Miniver" hosted by the Gilman Library in Alton. 7 p.m. at the library. Popcorn and drinks available. For more information call 875-2550.
Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser to raise money for the Laconia High School Band. 7 p.m. in the Laconia High School auditorium. Tickets are $9. For more information call 527-9182.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser hosted by Belmont Police Explorer Post 220. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tilt'n Diner. $8.99 per person, with a portion benefiting the Post.
Bunco dice game party hosted by the Moultonborough Women's Club. 7 p.m. at the Lions Club on Old Route 109. Tickets can be purchased at Aubuchon's or Bayswater Books. For more information call 731-1942.
Comedy night to raise money for a new transportation vehicle held by the Kidworks Learning Center. 7 p.m. at Church Landing in Meredith. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
Tot Time at the Meredith Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon.
Harlem Ambassador's Basketball team from Colorado plays to raise funds for the Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity. 7 p.m. in the Inter-Lakes High School gymnasium. Tickets are $10. For more information visit www.lrhabitat.org.
Monthly series of Academy Award-winning films with the showing of "Mrs.Miniver" hosted by the Gilman Library in Alton. 7 p.m. at the library. Popcorn and drinks available. For more information call 875-2550.
Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser to raise money for the Laconia High School Band. 7 p.m. in the Laconia High School auditorium. Tickets are $9. For more information call 527-9182.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser hosted by Belmont Police Explorer Post 220. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tilt'n Diner. $8.99 per person, with a portion benefiting the Post.
Bunco dice game party hosted by the Moultonborough Women's Club. 7 p.m. at the Lions Club on Old Route 109. Tickets can be purchased at Aubuchon's or Bayswater Books. For more information call 731-1942.
Comedy night to raise money for a new transportation vehicle held by the Kidworks Learning Center. 7 p.m. at Church Landing in Meredith. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
Tot Time at the Meredith Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon.
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4-3-13 Calendar
Hall Memorial Library's daily activities include story time at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. followed by arts and crafts featuring a construction paper quilting project beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Meredith Public Library events. ABC and Me 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. T/T Book Club meeting discussing The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch. 4-5 p.m. Game Night with the Friends at the Meredith Library. 7-9 p.m.
Film Series featuring the documentary "Beyond Our Differences" sponsored by the Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Sanbornton Town Library.
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.
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. ABC and Me 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. T/T Book Club meeting discussing The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch. 4-5 p.m. Game Night with the Friends at the Meredith Library. 7-9 p.m.
Film Series featuring the documentary "Beyond Our Differences" sponsored by the Sanbornton Congregational Church-UCC. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Sanbornton Town Library.
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.
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.
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4-4-13 Calendar
Garry Beaudoin Jazz Quartet performs at Pitmna's Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. BYOB. For more information go to www.pitmansfreightroom.com.
Fratello's fundraiser to help the Lakeland School in Meredith acquire additional laptop computers. 4-9 p.m. at Fratello's Italian Grille restaurant in Laconia.
Hall Memorial Library activities include Temari Ball Class at 3 p.m. and a Writer's Group meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Introductory to Reiki for Animals with Mary Jolly. 6-7:30 p.m. at Summit Heath in Belmont. Free and open to the public. For more information call 527-8800 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lakes Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee meeting. 3 p.m. at the Lakes Region Planning Commission Office in Meredith. For more information call 279-8171.
Knotters Knitters 10 a.m. to noon. at the Meredith Public Library.
Fratello's fundraiser to help the Lakeland School in Meredith acquire additional laptop computers. 4-9 p.m. at Fratello's Italian Grille restaurant in Laconia.
Hall Memorial Library activities include Temari Ball Class at 3 p.m. and a Writer's Group meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Introductory to Reiki for Animals with Mary Jolly. 6-7:30 p.m. at Summit Heath in Belmont. Free and open to the public. For more information call 527-8800 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lakes Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee meeting. 3 p.m. at the Lakes Region Planning Commission Office in Meredith. For more information call 279-8171.Knotters Knitters 10 a.m. to noon. at the Meredith Public Library.
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4-1-13 Calendar
Meredith Library Board of Trustees Meeting at the Meredith Library. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Open to the public.
Football, cheer and flag football sign-ups hosted by the Laconia Youth Football and Cheer Association. 6-7 p.m. at the Laconia Community Center. Registration fee is $100 for the first child and $50 for each additional child. For more information or online sign-ups go to www.laconiachiefs.com.
Showing of A Separation as part of the International Film Series sponsored by the Laconia Human Relations Committee. 6:15 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library. For more information call This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Sweet Monday Widow's ministry gathering. 1-3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Meredith. Open to widows of all ages. For more details call 279-8441.
Opechee Garden Club meeting featuring guest speaker Linda Zukas. 1 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. For more information call 293-7357 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
Hall Memorial Library annual trustees meeting and weekly chess club practice begin at 4 p.m. at the Library.
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.
Football, cheer and flag football sign-ups hosted by the Laconia Youth Football and Cheer Association. 6-7 p.m. at the Laconia Community Center. Registration fee is $100 for the first child and $50 for each additional child. For more information or online sign-ups go to www.laconiachiefs.com.
Showing of A Separation as part of the International Film Series sponsored by the Laconia Human Relations Committee. 6:15 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library. For more information call This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Sweet Monday Widow's ministry gathering. 1-3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Meredith. Open to widows of all ages. For more details call 279-8441.
Opechee Garden Club meeting featuring guest speaker Linda Zukas. 1 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. For more information call 293-7357 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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.
Hall Memorial Library annual trustees meeting and weekly chess club practice begin at 4 p.m. at the Library.
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.
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