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May
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by CLUE, Escape Room Adventures, 5:30-7 p.m., 1485 Route 103, New bury, free for Lake Escapee Region Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals Network members, $5 for those who have not yet joined.
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SUNAPEE COFFEE HOUSE
Mark Mandeville and Rainne Richards, transcending the genre of folk Americana, their music echoes inspiration from traditional folk duos and singer/writers, combining beautiful harmonies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of their own. The Sunapee Community Coffee House is located downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main St. in Sunapee, performance starts at 7 p.m.
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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.
180TH COMMENCEMENT
Join us to celebrate Colby-Sawyer College’s commencement at 10:30 a.m., please note that traffic will be detoured on Main Street at Squires Lane and Seamans Road from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK AND CAR SHOW
Clarke’s Hardware, New London, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring the whole family to enjoy the customer appreciation day at Clarke’s Hardware. Do you have a truck/car you want to show off? Contact Scott Blewitt, Recreation Director at [email protected] or call 526-6401.
FREE FEED FOR SENIORS
11th annual 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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SUNDAY BRUNCH
The South Congregational Church Heald Memorial Brunch in Newport will be held from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes clam and corn chowders, ham, variety of quiche, salads, cinnamon rolls, beverages and dessert, $12 for adults, $6 under 12, tots free Tickets in advance (863-3729) and at the door. Proceeds to benefit the Sanctuary drapery fund.
NEWPORT CLEANUP
Meet on the Newport Common at 8:30 a.m. for Newport’s Green Up, Clean Up Day. Looking for volunteers to clean up our community, rubber gloves and trash bags will be supplied, all are welcome, register your team, family or yourself by contacting PJ Lovely at [email protected]
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NEWPORT TOWN MEETING
Voting session, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Newport Opera House. Please take time to cast your ballot. Several important proposals are on the warrant and there’s also a two-way race for the three-year term on the Newport Board of Selectmen.
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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.
LAC SUNSHINE TOWN SOCIAL
Starts at 5 p.m., dinner and auction, come for a sensational evening, filled with Roaring Twenties-themed games, cocktails, and so much more, all to benefit the Newport Opera House and Library Arts Center, at the Newport Opera House, catered by Courthouse Restaurant and live music by Bill Rosen Quartet, reserve tickets in advance by May 7 by calling the box office at NOHA at 863-2412.
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?
NEWPORT ROTARY PENNY SALE
Starts at 6:30 p.m. In the Newport Middle and High School gymnasium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 300 pries to win, $1,000 and $500 cash prizes, visit on website at www.newportnhrotarypennysale.info, major recipients of funds raised are the Newport Rotary Teachers Mini Grant Program and Newport Senior Center Restoration Fund.
NEW LONDON DAY
Rain date the 19th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., town parking lot adjacent to the Tracey Library on Main Street. Town wide street clean up, free BBQ for volunteers, for more information contact Gary Faccone at *603) 727-8064.
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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).
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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.
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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.
MAY MOVIES; CLUE
This 1985 film based on the board game has developed a cult following and it’s obvious why, this comedic ,masterpiece packs in the laughs in a hilarious murder-mystery for the whole family, free, starts at 7:30 p.m.
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CONCERT SERIES
250thCelebration, Springfield, N.H., 1769-2019, a series of three concerts during 2018 featuring some of its own talented Springfield residents, classical guitar featuring Springfield resident Gary Robinson who plays guitar with a flair, his program will include works of JS Bach, Fransisco Tarregrla, Albeniz, Granados, Abloniz, Jobim and Villa-lobos to name a few. Tickets, $15 per person per concert or $40 per person for the series. Available at the door or can be purchased at the Springfield Town Office, 2750 Main St., doors open at 6:30 p.m., performances begin at 7 p.m. In the historical Town Meeting House, 23 Four Corners Road, Springfield, handicapped accessible, for further information [email protected] Town Office at 763-4805.
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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
BEEKEEPING
Charles Andros, former New Hampshire/Vermont Apiary Inspector, will hold a beekeeping workshop, 1-4 p.m. at 18 MacLean Road, Alstead. Look for the “BEE” sign on douth side of Walpole Valley Road, bring a veil, as we shall be opening some colonies, registration required, email [email protected] or call (603) 756-9056
PLANT SALE
Wilmot Garden Club’s annual sale, club members dig, pot and nurture perennials donated by local gardeners to sell along with a wide selection of picture-perfect-greenhouse raised annuals and vegetable plants trucked from Jolly Farmer Nurseries. New location, on the Wilmot Town Green, 9 Kearsarge Valley and Village roads, 8 a.m. to noon.
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ASK THE VNA
Do you or someone you know have concerns or issues with falling, home safety, chronic medical issues,personal care or other health issues? The Lake Escapee Region VNA & Hospice invites community members to a free information session with staff members. Learn about the services LSRVNA provides. Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.
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WCA BLACK FLY BLITZ
Born to run (or walk), enter by May 1 for a free T-shirt, preregistration ends May 25, the region’s favorite 5k starts at the Wilma Town Green and loops through scenic Wilma, day-of registration and check-in, 7:30 a.m. race starts at 9 a.m. more info at www.WilmotWCA.org
June
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GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISDER
Crown Point Country Club, Springfield, Vt., 9:30 a.m. shotgun start, best ball/scramble, $85 individual, $325 foursome, to benefit Claremont Christian Academy, 18 holes, golf cart and welcome gift, hamburger lunch, prizes include $5,000 hole-in-one, putting contest and raffle prize, information at 542-8759.
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ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE SHOW
Hosted by the Sunapee Lions Club, Mount Sunapee Resort, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rain date, June 24, up to 300 cars and motorcycles are expected including a Rat Rod class and a 50th anniversary class. Free aerial sky ride with paid admission, $5 admission, 12 and under free, food will be available, contact Mike Nangeroni,[email protected] Tom Mickle,[email protected] 763-8965. www/sunapeelions.com
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