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February
1
HIKE AT THE FELLS
Join Brick Moltz, Education Director at The Fells at 11 a.m. for a one-hour hike on
The Fells property. These informal, moderate walks will be an opportunity to
get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and perhaps discover
something new about the property once owned by the John Hay family. Members
free, non-members included with regular admission fee. No reservations
necessary. Meet at The Fells Kiosk. www.thefells.org
2
GALLERY OPENING RECEPTIONS
Opening receptions for new exhibits all on Main Street, New London, free, the New London Inn, Lake Sunapee Bank and Whipple Hall, “Eat, Sip, Stroll and be Artsy!”
4
QUILT PROGRAM
The Wilmot Historical Society will present a program on quilts featuring Pamela Weeks, the Binney Family Curator of the New England Quilt Museum at 2 p.m. at the WCA’s Red Barn in Wilmot Flat. Author of the book Civil War Quilts and articles on quilt history, Weeks also lectures nationally.
6
NEWPORT SERVICE ORGANIZATION
General meeting, 1:30 p.m., Richards Free Library, Ballroom, third floor, elevator available, guest speaker will be Newport Fire Chief Wayne Conroy.
8-11
102ndNEWPORT WINTER CARNIVAL
Come enjoy the fun, www.newportwintercarnival.org
10
OPEN MIKE
For all ages at Whipple Hall, New London, a great evening of song and word featuring Kathy Lowe, come and perform, tickets at Morgan Hill Bookstore, Tatewell Gallery and online at ww.CenterFortheArtsNH.org
AFTERNOON DANCE
A dance will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Newport Moose Lodge. The All-Country Band will perform. Admission is $5. The public is welcome.
Feb. 10 to April 7
LAC EXHIBIT
The Library Arts Center in Newport is pleased to present an invitational and juried exhibit featuring artwork from artists around New England, in all mediums made in black, white and gray. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, mixed media, etc. are all represented. The wide array of mediums, styles, themes and artists are connected in the gallery by black and white. The show runs Feb. 10 to April 7, with an opening reception Friday, Feb. 9th, 5-7 p.m. Admission is free. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on the exhibit, please visit libraryartscenter.org
11
CHOCOLATE AUCTION
Our 10th Chocolate Auction takes place at 11:15 am. This event is only three days before Valentine’s Day, a wonderful opportunity to purchase a chocolate dessert for your loved one or any chocoholic. All items have chocolate in them and are homemade, as well as several from local restaurants and bakeries. There will be items for only children to bid. Come at 11 a.m. to view the items and obtain a bidder number. There will also be a raffle featuring a $100 gift certificate to Skunk Hollow Tavern in Hartland. It all takes place at First Universalist Society in Hartland, 8 Brownsville Road, Hartland Four Corners, corner of Vermont Route 12. For more information go to www.hartlanduu.com or contact Nancy Walker at (603) 863-0066.
16
COMMUNITY FISH FRY
Northeast Catholic College, 513 Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, $10 per adult, $5 per child 6-12, 5 and under free, 5-7 p.m. for more information contact Ginger Iverson at (603) 456-2656.
27
SNOW, SNOW, SNOW
Let’s take a closer look at the white stuff! We’ll investigate what makes
snow so special from 10-11 a.m. and the “secret kingdom” where animals live during the harsh, cold winter. Join the Lake Sunapee Protective Association education
staff in this program for pre-school age children and their caregivers.
Children will love the hands on learning and sensory experiences; guided
exploration; creative play; and art and music. Free. No reservations
necessary. Meets at The Fells Gatehouse. Co-sponsored by The Fells and Lake
Sunapee Protective Association. www.thefells.org
March
3
SPAY-GHETTI DINNER
Sullivan County Huymane Society Spay-Ghetti Dinner, 5-8 p.m., Claremont Country Club, dinner includes choice of sauce; neutered (vegetarian) or unneutered (meatballs), enriched or gluten-free noodles, salad, garlic bread and dessert, $10 each, under 6 eat free with adult ticket, sullivancountyhumanesociety.org or at the door, all proceeds benefit Sdullivan County Humane Society.
10
SPIRIT OF JOHNNY CASH
Common Man Inn & Restaurant, WCNL and Claremont Opera House welcome the return of Harold Ford and the Cash Band. The Spirit of Johnny Cash starring Harold Ford comes alive at the historic Claremont Opera House Saturday, March 10, 7:30 pm when Harold Ford and the Cash Band take the stage. Tickets, $22, can be purchased in person at the Opera House box office, by phone at 603-542-4433, the night of the show, or online atwww.claremontoperhouse.org
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