March Through March 9

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March

THROUGH MARCH 9

SUNAPEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Integrated Community Preschool is now accepting applications, lottery closes on March 9, providing a preschool program to students with special needs, as well as their typical peers, openings currently available for 3 or 5 days a week, 8:30-11:30 a.m., if you are interested please contact Rebecca Lorden, Preschool Coordinator, Sunapee Central Elementary School, [email protected] of 763-5675, Extension 1103.

 

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FIRST THURSDAY HIKE

Join Brick Moltz, Education Director at The Fells in Newbury, for a moderate one-hour hike on The Fells property. 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. Meet at The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens Kiosk, www.thefells.org

 

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KEARSARGE YOUTH ICE HOCKEY

Player evaluations for the 2018-19 season, on-ice sessions, squirt to midget ages, birth years, 2000 to 2009, lowest tuitions in the area, all ski levels welcome, travel and development programs available, pre-registration and addition information may be found at kearsargehockey.com

 

2

FIRST FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT

Come to the Dunbar Free Library in Grantham on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for a free movie presentation with popcorn. On March 2nd The Matchmaker (R, 97 minutes, 1997) starring Janeane Garofalo will be shown. A senator’s aide finds love on a business trip to Ireland.

 

DANCE PERFORMANCE

Colby-Sawyer College Dance Performance at Whipple Hall, New London, under the artistic direction of adjunct faculty member Laura Dunlop Sheperd, members of the Colby-Sawyer College’s Dance Repertory and Performance Class present an evening of dance featuring original choreography with genres ranging from classical ballet to modern and contemporary. A reception will follow the 7 p.m. performances. All First Friday events are free and open to the public.

 

SUNAPEE COFFEEHOUSE

Emerging artist Chris LaVancher’s performance evokes a mini-movie festival in your head, complete with full soundtrack. Tom Smith’s songs are in turns humorous, touching, thought provoking and inspiring. The Sunapee Community Coffeehouse is located downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main St., in Sunapee, 7 p.m., www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org

 

3

SPAY-GHETTI DINNER

Sullivan County Humane 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 Sullivan County Humane Society.

 

ATTENTION SUNAPEE VOTERS

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session for additions and corrections from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Sunapee Town Hall.

 

SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST

Grantham Supervisors will hold a public session at the Grantham Town Clerk’s office from 11 a.m. to noon for additions and corrections to the Grantham voter checklist ahead of town and school elections on March 13.

 

5

GRANTHAM CANDIDATES NIGHT

Starts at 7 p.m. at the Lower Level of the Grantham Town Hall, the public will have an opportunity to meet candidates running for school and town positions in the upcoming March elections.

 

6

ANNUAL MEETING

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, 5 p.m., Sugar River Bank Community Room, 10 North Main St., Newport, join us for an overview of our 2017 Community Health Needs Assessment, staff and volunteer awards, board recognition, refreshments by Old Courthouse Restaurant, RSVPs appreciated, contact Cathy Raymond at 526-4077, Extension 231 of [email protected]

 

9

HERBS FOR HEALTH

How to grow, harvest and use herbal teas to warm your soul, presented by Kristina Burgard, master gardener and certified herbalist, Grantham Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Grantham Town Hall-Lower Level.

 

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 at www.claremontoperhouse.org

 

KEARSARGE CONSERVATORY

At Whipple Hall, New London, 7 p.m., a celebration of dance, drama, music, acting and musical theatre by award winning students to create a magical evening for all to enjoy. Proceeds to benefit Youth Arts Programs, tickets can be purchased at Morgan Hill Bookstore, New London, Tatewell Gallery, New London and online at www.CenterForTheArtsNH.org

 

JAZZ ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Presenting Cercie Miller and Dominique Eade, renowned jazz saxophonist and vocalist, at the Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham, 4-7 p.m. Reserve seats at cozy café tables. Reservations, email [email protected], (603) 763-8732 box office or call (603) 381-1662, wwwjosajazz.com

 

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KEARSARGE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

James House Preschool Program registration and open house, 3-5 p.m., please join us to find out more about how our preschool program will benefit you and your child. Meet our staff, see our classrooms and discuss first-hand what it is like to be part of the community. You can also visit our school website and request an application online at www.kearsarge.org James House Preschool has a limited number of preschool openings for Kearsarge residents that will turn 3 or 4 years old age by Sept. 30, 2018. Proof of residence is required. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

 

13

NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTING

Newport Opera House, polls open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to vote on the 2018-19 School District Budget, contact information, [email protected]

 

Through 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 through April 7. 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

 

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MEET THE AUTHOR

A biography entitled, “Richard Potter: America’s First Black Celebrity,” written by Andover scholar John A. Hodgson, will be the focus of a “meet the author” event to be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, in the Stone Chapel on the Village Green in Andover, N.H. The event is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be offered.

 

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KEARSARGE COMMUNITY BAND

Presents “World Tour,” a free concert of band music from around the world at the New London Outing Club Indoor Facility at 114 Cougar Court, New London (off Pleasant St.), free and open to the public, donations accepted and appreciated. Kearsargecommunityband.org

 

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CHAPIN SENIOR CENTER

You’re not invited to join us. First time you’ve been “Not invited” to a charitable event? On March 30 we’re inviting you to stay home or spend time with neighbors and friends while raising money for one of our community’s most popular organizations. For a donation of $75, we will deliver to your home a gift bag of wine, cheese, sausage and more. Each gift bag serves two people. All proceeds stay right here in our nine Kearsarge area communities, serving seniors through our Chapin Senior Center. Deliveries will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 30. Please call 526-6368 to request an order form or visit us at 37 Pleasant St., New London.

 

PEEPS PARTY

Library Arts Center, 58 North Main St., Newport, dioramas unveiled, 5 p.m., winners announced, Peeps S’more Roast at the LAC, dioramas on display March 31 to April 7, info at http://libraryartscenter.org/peeps/

 

April

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KASHMIR

The live Led Zeppelin show, live in concert, cash bar, for tickets, www.claremontoperahouse.com or 542-4433, Claremont Opera House, laser light spectacular, 8 p.m.