MEREDITH — Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf in Meredith and Winnisquam is conducting its seventh annual "Putting for Patriots" fundraiser through Monday, May 27.
This event will occur simultaneously at 33 Pirate's Cove, Pirate's Island and Jungle Golf miniature golf courses throughout the United States. The proceeds from the fundraiser will be support three charities, "Hope for the Warriors", "Homes for Our Troops" and "TAPS — Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors". All of these organizations work tirelessly to serve our wounded, their families, and survivors of the fallen.
"Memorial Day was specificially founded to remember those who died serving our nation," notes Brad Graft, Pirate's Cove partner and regional director. "The Pirate's Cove/Pirate's Island family thought it appropriate to establish an annual event to serve charities that assist our living veterans and the survivors of fallen military members. These are men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom."
Pirate's Cove, Pirate's Island and Jungle Golf have raised $128,000 since this events inception. For more information about this event visit www.piratescove.com.

BELMONT — The town's traditional observance of Memorial Day this year will include a re-dedication of' Veterans Memorial built by Eagle Scout Alan Bartlett. As part of the village revitalization project, the memorial has been moved from a spot near the Belmont Mill to a prominent location on Main Street, in front of the Public Library.
Stephen M. Bracy, commander of Charles Kilborn Post #58 of the American Legion said the Memorial Day parade will step off from the Middle School at 1 p.m. and proceed up Main Street to the Memorial located to the rear of St. Joseph Catholic Church. At  the Memorial the High School band will play a couple of selections, there will be a prayer offered, a short speech and a laying of wreath. Flowers will also be placed on the waters of the nearby Tioga River. Taps will be played.
After the traditional ceremony, the parade will proceed back down Main Street to the library for a re-dedication of Scout Bartlett's Memorial.
Bracy said the tradition of providing a free ice cream cone for children 12 and under on Memorial Day will also be honored. Tickets are available at the Fire Station.

LACONIA — The Congregational Church of Laconia, UCC, held a Celebration/Kickoff Event for their Faith for the Future Capital Campaign on Sunday, May 19.
Campaign Co-Chair, Sandy Brallier, announced there was much to celebrate, as the Advance Gifts phase of the Campaign had generated pledges of $517,400, exceeding the $500,000 goal.
The Kickoff event included a Faith for the Future celebration video, a performance by the children's singing group, updates from various committees, and testimonials from parishioners. During the catered luncheon that followed the program, there were expressions of confidence that the final goal of $750,000 would be exceeded by the close of the campaign on June 16
Project architect Ann Vivian will be working with local vendors and church members to begin the kitchen renovation, planned to begin in time to ensure that the annual Hazel Duke Thanksgiving dinner will be the first event in the renovated kitchen space.
The remainder of the building projects will begin in the Spring of 2014.

CAPTION:
Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Warren Bouton, Campaign co-chair Sandy Brallier, and Advanced Gifts co-chair Dr. Mendon MacDonald admire the progress of the ongoing Capital Campaign of the Congregational Church of Laconia, UCC. (Courtesy photo)