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April
21
HAM AND BEAN DINNER
At the Croydon Congregational Church, Croydon Turnpike Road, Croydon, 5-7 p.m., adults, $12, children, $6, under 3, free.
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
“White Elephants,” Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, Route 11, Sunapee, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., bag sale at noon, donations can be made at the church, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
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. It’s the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene. Tickets from $28.50 to $43.50.
SPRING FLING DANCE
Featuring The Windham Swing Band, come dance or just listen, open to the public, BYOB, 50/50 raffle, 7-10 p.m., Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main St., tickets available at the door, $20, in advance at Mainstreet BookEnds, 456-2700 net proceeds
go to Warner Community Projects.
RABIES CLINIC
A Rabies Clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lempster Town Office, Route 10, with Jolyon Johnson DVM attending. Fee for the rabies shot is $12. The Lempster Town clerk will be available for annual dog license registration. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miner Memorial Library, contact 863-5023.
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FREEDOM DINNER NIGHT
Hosted by Rolling Thunder Inc. New Hampshire Chapter, American Legion Post 29, Broad Street, Claremont, 5-9 p.m., social hour, 5-6 p.m., dinner, 6:15 p.m., $15 per person, meal, pork or beef, music and 50/50 raffle, fundraiser calendar available, for tickets call Denis at (603) 504-4913 or Bill at (603) 477-7712, all proceeds benefit veterans in need.
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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
KEARSARGE CHORALE
The Kearsarge Chorale presents its spring concert, “Fresh and Fearless,” a varied collection of works, many by contemporary composers, including Ola Gjeilo, Billy Joel and Carly Simon Sunday, April 22nd at 3 p.m. at the Sawyer Center Theater at Colby-Sawyer College in New London. Tickets ($15 each and $5 for students) are available at Morgan Hill Bookstore and Tatewell Gallery in New London and atwww.kearsargechorale.org
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EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKS
Newbury Public Library, this is a one-hour program with dramatic performances of The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven. Campbell Harmon speaks in-character as Poe with the audience about the author’s life, his death, and his profound influence on American literature, dispelling the myths that have surrounded the legacy to show how his works continues to affect us today, at the Newbury Vets Hall, 7 p.m., call the Newbury Public Library at 763-5803 for more information.
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JAZZ BOBCATS
Bill Rosen and his jazz quartet will keep you jumping. Well-known at the Canoe Club in Hanover, the quartet includes Tim Gilmore on drums, Norm Yanofsky on keyboard/bass, Nick Scalera on sax and Bill Rosen on guitar. We welcome this jazz ensemble to its first gig at the Center at Eastman, Grantham,7:30 p.m. in the Draper Room.
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JAZZ NIGHT
The Library Arts Center in Newport is thrilled to welcome back the Bill Rosen Quartet at 7 p.m. for what has become a favorite annual tradition. See this phenomenal quartet perform a wide range of jazz standards as well as lively improvisations. Coffee and Dessert Bar, tickets, $15 advance, $20 at the door.
POETRY READING
Begin with Trouble, featuring Martha Carlson-Bradley, discussion from her latest collection, Richards Free Library, Newport, 7 p.m.
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SUNAPEE COFFEE HOUSE
White Mountain Celi Band, they play Irish,Scottish and Cape Breton instrumental music with warmth and joy, as well as the occasional song. The Sunapee Community Coffeehouse is located downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main St. in Sunapee, www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
SPRING SING ALONG
Sunshine Baptist Church, Route 103, Newport, music starts about 6 p.m., food to follow, information, 863-5164.
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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
RABIES CLINIC
Sullivan County Humane Society, dogs and cats welcome, $10 per shot, 9 a.m. to noon, first come, first serve at the Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights, Claremont, shot will be good for 3 yeas with proof of a previous vaccination, otherwise it will be a 1-year shot, sponsored by the Springfield Animal Hospital and the Claremont Senior Center.
CLAREMONT HOPSTOP
Free family fun, 3 p.m., Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 152 South St., Alissa Coates, a K-8 music teacher in her spare time, singer songwriter performs for children all over Massachusetts. For this Hop Stop Alissa brings her guitar, voice and also fun ways for the audience to play along. Alissa’s songs require movement so come ready to sit, stand, and hop all around.
KRHS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
In memory of 2011 graduate Hillman Blesedell-Moore, 7 p.m., Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Road, New London, admission, $15, live music, Cougar Jazz Band and The Soulfix duo, donations accepted, checks made out to Hillman Scholarship Fundraiser at KRHS, send to KRHS Guidance Department, Sutton, N.H.
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SUNSHINE DINER
Feast with friends, enjoy chicken Alfredo lasagna, 4-6 p.m., continuous seating, given by the community for the community, open to anyone in need of more sunshine, free meal (donations accepted), Church of the Epiphany, Newport, 863-1786, hosted in collaboration with Friends of the Richards Free Library.
May
1
CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lake Sunapee Protective Association 120th Anniversary Photo Contest, enter your best shots taken on Lake Sunapee or in the watershed. Each photographer may enter up to three unpublished photos. Deadline for submission is May 1.
5
TPN WALK, FUN RUN
The 12th Annual Steppin’ Up To End Violence 5k Walk & Fun Run, benefits Turning Points Network (TPN) and its mission of Preventing Violence, Promoting Respect, Strengthening Lives. Steppin’ Up begins and ends at the Claremont Middle School. Sign-in for all participants begins at 8:30 a.m., rally at 9:45 a.m., walk/run begins at 10 a.m.. Teams and individual walkers, runners, rollers and strollers all welcome. Family-friendly event with great food and raffle prizes. Crowd-friendly dogs welcome. For more info: www.turningpointsnetwork.org or 543-0155.
FREE FEED FOR SENIORS
11thannual free roast pork dinner for area seniors to be held at the Springfield Moose Lodge 679, 39 South St., from 4-6 p.m. Great food prepared for our wonderful seniors. Come join us for a great meal with brownie and ice cream for desert. Call (802) 885-5370 to sign up. See you there.
COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY
Clarke’s Hardware, come celebrate our community spirit and New London Hospital’s 100th anniversary, Rotary, grilled burgers and hot dogs, music by the Fondtones, CarNutz Car Show and Touch-a-Truck for the kids, New London Shopping Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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NEWPORT SUNSHINE 5k
Kids Race, 9:30 a.m., 5k race, 10 a.m., register in advance at www.newportrec.com, $15 prior to race (5-11), $20 day of race, sponsored by the Newport Recreation Department for the scholarship program.
FROGTOWN MOUNTAIN PUPPETEERS
Doors open at 2:30 p.m., performance starts at 3 p.m. for ages 3 and up with accompanying adult at Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 152 South St. Hand-crafted mouth and rod puppets tell the story of 8-year-old Lucy and her goofy pal Little Chucky They are searching for buried treasure but a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in the way. The kids get some help from their new friends including enthusiastic superhero Lobster Boy and his reluctant sidekick Crabby and an overgrown sea monkey. Will they find their buried treasure? Will the pirates foil their plans?
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RABIES CLINIC
South Newbury Union Church, South Newbury, Friendship House, Route 103, corner of Village Road and Sutton Road at the blinking light, 9-11 a.m., $12 per cat or dog, Newbury Town Clerk will be there to register your dog(s). If you bring your most recent rabies certificate, vaccines can be for 3 years, otherwise they can be for only one year. Please bring dogs on leash. For further information, 938-2064.
FLEA MARKET
Antiques, crafts and household items, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main St., Warner, handicap access, free admission, snack bar, raffle, to benefit the Pillsbury Free Library (456-2289).
15
MODEL RAILROAD SHOW
Kearsarge Regional Middle School, 32 Gile Pond Road, North Sutton, I-89 Exit 10 (Sutton), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission, $5 per person, children 12 and under free, hosted by the Connecticut Valley Model Railroad Club, dealer sales, cash door prizes, white elephant table, breakfast and lunch available.
WILMOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Special meeting of all members to discuss purchase of property to house our collection, 1 p.m., WCA Red Barn, next to Wilmot Post Office, guests welcome.
16
WOMEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
19th Annual Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., $40 per person, Colby-Sawyer College, Wheeler Hall, New London, RSVP to Cathy Raymond at 526-4077 to save your seat now, guest speaker will be Kasey Mathews, author of Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood and A Mom’s Guide to Creating a Magical Life. Copies of Kasey’s books will be available at the luncheon.
18
RED SOX vs. ORIOLES
Game time at 7:10 p.m. (includes Premier Coach bus ride), bus leaves Claremont Rec at 3:30 p.m., Newport, 3:45 p.m. and Sunapee, 4 p.m., $80, Family Section (Section 32, Row 11-14), $105, (Section 22, Row 16-18), purchase tickets at Newport Rec, Claremont Rec, Sunapee Rec.
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DANCING WITH THE STARS
Don’t miss this years Dancing with the Lake Sunapee Stars featuring Lyndsay Lund, Brian Kellogg Lynne Grinsell, Caleb Parsons, Shelly Hudson, Jorgie Ingram and Nic Malecha, at Sawyer theater at Colby-Sawyer College, tickets $30 in advance for CFA members, $35 at the door, $50 VIP tickets includes preferred seating and post-show reception, tickets at Morgan Hill Bookstore, Tatewell Gallery and online at www.centerfortheartsdnh.org
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