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March
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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SOCIAL DANCE
Come to our monthly social dance, 7-9 p.m. at Whipple Hall, New London, enjoy an evening of music, socializing and dance, free lessons, 7-7:30 p.m., dance begins at 7:30 p.m., all levels of experience welcome, $10 admission at the door.
RETIREMENT RECEPTION
Cynthia Anderson, 35-year veteran Town Clerk for Town of Springfield, and numerous other positions and committees throughout her tenure, from 1-4 p.m. at the Meeting House on Four Corners Road, light refreshments will be served. Please come and wish Cynthia well with her “retirement” and bring a story to share.
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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.
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Serving 5-7 p.m., Friendship House of the South Newbury Union Church, corned beef and cabbage and homemade Irish soda bread, green cake for dessert, kids under 5 are free, we are handicap accessible and take out are available.
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RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Free Ice Cream Social, 4-7 p.m., all high school students and parents welcome, advisors, admissions, financial aid, faculty and staff on hand to answer questions.
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WASHINGTON DINNER
Maple and Mud dinner at Camp Morgan Lodge with seatings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., sponsored by the Washington Congregational Church. Menu includes maple-glazed pork loin, roasted veggies, herb rice, applesauce, salad bar and brownie delight, adults, $8, under 12, $4, under 4, free, family $20. Tickets may be purchased at the Washington General Store or by calling Sue at 495-0096 or limited availability at the door, take out available.
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REVELS NORTH “SPRING SING”
Whipple Hall, New London, a multi-generational community chorus, Revels Singers, culminates their season, selected material for the program, will focus on the turn of the season from Winter to Spring, and will include the audience participation that is a hallmark of all Revels programs, tickets at Morgan hill Bookstore, Tatewell Gallery and online at wwew.CenterFortheArtsNH.org
YARD SALE MADNESS
Lempster community School Gym, 29 School Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event will include a variety of vendorss along with members of the Eighth Grade class who will be selling baked goods and drinks for their annual fundraiser, contact 863-5023.
ANTIQUE TREASURES APPRAISAL
Search your attic for those special items and learn if you have a treasure or trash. Local dealers include William Smith Auction House, Mike McMahon and Judy Davis Antiques, fun for old and young alike, 1-4 p.m. at the Springfield Town Meeting House, visit us on Facebook, 250th-Celebration-Town-of-Springfield-NH
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MAPLE WEEKEND IN WARNER
Visit nine Sap Houses and many special events throughout the village; learn fly-tying on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Gallery on Main Street BookEnds, Warner, www.mainstreetbookends.com
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KEARSARGE COMMUNITY BAND
Presents “World Tour,” a free concert of band music 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, keardargecommunityband.org
SUNSHINE DINER
Ham and scalloped potatoes hosted in collaboration with Faith Adventure Health Group, 4-6 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Newport, everyone, without exception, welcome, donations welcome, dinner the last Sunday of every month, food is provided by local farms the Newport Food Pantry and community volunteers.
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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/
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POND SKIMMING
Be sure to join us for our annual spring celebration and pond skimming, we’ll have plenty of activities for everyone to take part in, as well as plenty of prizes to give away. www.raggedmountainresort.com
April
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FIDDLE CONTEST
Old-time rules will prevail, the Fiddle Contest in New Hampshire and New England, Adam Boyce, 7 p.m. at the Meeting House, New London Historical Society. www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org
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LASAGNA DINNER
History Hall, 4 2nd NH Turnpike, Lempster, 5 p.m., followed by Penny Social at History Hall, dinner tickets sold in advance by Lempster Historical Society members, 863-8113.
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CURTAIN UP
Join us for our annual preview of the New London Playhouse Theater in Meeting House at the New London Historical Village, www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org
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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.
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BINGO FOR PRIZES
Claremont Senior Center, doors open at noon, games start at 1 p.m., this is a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, great prizes of merchandise and gift cards, for more information, sullivancountyhumanesociety.org
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RUBBER DUCK RACE
Buy a flock of rubber ducks to better your chances of winning the Rubber Duck Race.], watch your yellow birds navigate the creek in downtown Springfield, N.H. Cash prizes for first, second and third places. Starts at 3 p.m. Facebook: 259th-Celebration-Town-of-Springfield-NH
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