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June
15
NEWPORT FARMER’S MARKET
Newport Common, 3-6 p.m., plenty for the entire family to enjoy. Entertainment on the gazebo will be provided by Mike and Mike
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CLASSIC CELLO
Springfield resident Donna Denniston and fellow members of the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra perform some of your favorite music including Pachelbel Kanon and the beautiful Popper Requiem, Opus 66 for 3 cellos and piano. Experience an evening devoted to the beautiful sound of cellos, tickets at $15 per person available at the door or can be purchased at the Springfield, N.H., Town Office, 2750 Main St.,doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7 p.m. in the historical Town Meeting House, 23 Four Corners Road in Springfield, for further information visit [email protected] or contact the Town Office at 763-4805.
NEWPORT CHAMBER DAY
On the Newport Common, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring many local vendors, food, entertainment, bounce house, classic cars, Cow Patty Bingo and the Newport Brewfest.
CLAREMONT FARMER’S MARKET
Visitors’ Center Green, 14 North St. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., entertainment will be provided by Clown Cheryl Sprague.
WILMOT LIBRARY
BBQ and Get-Together, 1-5 p.m., cherry bake-off, games, three comedians and fiddler Adam Boyce, Wilmot Public Library Green, 11 North Wilmot Road.
16-17
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
Featuring 1st Connecticut Provincial Militia, the Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown.
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SUNAPEE COVE
Join us on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, at 2 p.m. for traditional Americana music from The Occasional Jug Band to Fiddle Times, it’s free, celebrate dad with an afternoon of good ole Americana jug band, blues, fiddle, folk, harmonica and popular tunes, refreshments served, RSVP by Friday, June 15 at (603) 763-0566, Sunapee Cove Lakeside Assisted Living, 1250 Route 11, Sunapee N.H. www.SunapeeCove.com
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, 1-6 p.m., held at Our Lady of Fatima Church Parish Hall, 724 Main St., New London.
CREATIVELY PROCESSING GRIEF
Grieving the loss of our loved ones isn’t a tidy, neat, linear process. During this creative session, participants will have an opportunity to express their experience using hands-on materials…paper, glue, fiber, finger-paint and more. No art experience necessary, 3-4:30 p.m., Bar Harbor Bank and Trust Community Room 116 Newport Road, New London. To make sure we have enough materials on hand, RSVPs are required by calling (603) 526-4077.
22
MOVIE NIGHT ON THE GREEN
Come out and watch movies at our Open Air cinema. Bring your friends, family, blankets, and relax out under the stars while watching some new favorite movies that kick off at dusk, Visitor Center Green and Barnes Park, free, please abide by park regulations, no glass or alcohol allowed, movies are dependent on the weather. Opening on June 22 with A Wrinkle in Time; July 20, Peter Rabbit, Aug. 10, (Barnes Park), Coco. All three movies are rated PG.
NEWPORT FARMER’S MARKET
Newport Common, 3-6 p.m., plenty for the entire family to enjoy, entertainment on the gazebo will be provided by Arthur James.
23
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
SAVE A STRAY
Sullivan County Humane Society 5k Run and Walk, post race barbecue, raffle prizes, age group prizes and prize for overall male and female winners, Corbin Covered Bridge, Newport, 8:30 a.m., last-minute registration, 8:30 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., $20 pre-registration, $25 same day, kids 12 and under free, free T-shirt for first 100 runners. To register to run, walk or support a participant through pledging visit our website at sullivancountyhumanesociety.org
JUNE JAM
Muster Field Farm Museum’s 15th Annual Musical Fundraiser features an exciting lineup of local folk blues, jazz and rock musicians, burgers, hot dog, snacks and beverages will be on sale or pack your own picnic and beverages to enjoy Gates open at 3:30 p.m., music begins at 4 p.m., Tickets, $15 per person, children 14 and under free, available on site the day of event.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Hosted by the New London Recreation Department, Main Street, Town Green, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CLAREMONT FARMER’S MARKET
Visitors’ Center Green, 14 North St., featuring many local vendors, hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., entertainment will be provided by Second Wind.
WHIPPLE MEMORIAL HALL
100th Anniversary Celebration, 3-5 p.m., Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Road, New London.
24
BRAKFAST BUFFET
All-U-Can Eat Breakfast Buffett to benefit the Newport Senior Center Renovation Project, Newport Senior Center, 76 South Main St., Newport, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., $6, menu includes bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit, French toast, homefries, toast, pastries, bagel, coffee, juice and homemade maple syrup donated by Stetson Farms.
JUNE 28 to AUG. 16
AMERICAN BAND CONCERTS
Join the American Band and Ed Evensen for an evening of summer musical entertainment every week. Free and open to the public, 8-9 p.m., Broad Street Park Bandstand.
22
KEARSARGE COMUNITY BAND
“Your Hometown Band” begins its summer season of great music from the Mary Haddad Bandstand on the Sargent Common in New London, 6:30-8 p.m., in the event of rain, concerts will be held in the Whipple Memorial Town Hall adjacent to the common.
23
WILDCAT FIRE TRAIL 5k
Join us at the Lempster Community School, 29 School St., Lempster at 8:30 a.m., cost, $15, great prizes to our top finishers, this is a Trail Fun Run, walkers welcome, all on dirt roads and trail through the woods, hosted by the Lempster Ladies Auxiliary and Lempster Community School PTSA, pre-register at runreg.com/wildcat-fire-trail-5k with registration day of the race also available.
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ALL OUT TRAIL RUN
Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series, Moody Park, Claremont, the All Out Trail Run starts and ends in Moody Park, 152 Maple Ave. The race starts at 9 a.m. and is 5.75 miles long. Register online at RunReg.com or in person on race day, $15 for pre registration or $20 on race day.
July
4
FLANDERS STAGE FREE CONCERTS
Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. On July 4 enjoy the Click Horning Trio, 2-4 p.m. followed by Kid Pinky and His Restless Knights, July 7, 5-7 p.m.
5
BEN MERE BANDSTAND
Dr. Harp. a four-piece blues band specializing in the driving boogie blues popularized by Johnny Winter, George Thorogood and the J. Geils Band, a sound that owes equal debts to Chuck Berry and John Lee Hooker, Dennis Martin took up the harmonica at age 10, over a 30-year professional career he’s performed all over the world, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
7
ST. ANDREW’S SUMMER FAIR
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., activities include tables with bake goods and tasty treats, crafts, Vermont cheese and books. There is also a White Elephant Tent, a barbeque and strawberry shortcake. In addition there is a Dog Celebration Event and a Live Auction!
8
19TH ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE
King Solomon’s Lodge chicken barbecue, 4-7 p.m., great food, great music, discount with prepaid reservations, $13 in advance of $15 at the door, send your payment for the number of meals to KSL No. 14, Box 295, Elkins, N.H. 03233, limited ticket at the door, delicious BBQ’d half chicken, potato salad, Coleslaw, fresh corn on the cob and strawberry shortcake, music at the bandstand, 5-8 p.m., Tammy Jackson Band,
14
FRENZY IN THE FOREST
Trail Run, Webb Forest, Sunapee, 9 a.m., seventh annual running of the Frenzy in the Forest is a fun 5’ish mile trail run through Webb Forest to benefit the Sunapee High School Athletic Leadership Council. Enjoy scenic mountain vistas, single tracks, downhills and varied terrain in the beautiful Webb Forest, kids up to 16 are free, please visit www.wnhtrs.com for more info and registration.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND BOOK SALE
Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. at the Safety Services Building, Book Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sherburne Gym, both events benefit the Abbott Library.
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
Sunapee Harbor, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., if you go down to Sunapee Harbor today, you’re in for a big Surprise. Bring your teddy, a blanket and picnic, entertainment, prizes and the Traditional Teddy Parade, everyone welcome, free, sponsored by Project Sunapee and Sunapee Recreation, www.projectsunapee.org
August
10
LOLLIPOP CARNIVAL
Booth games, prizes, cake walk, pie-eating contest, rides and more. Sign up to be our new Lollipop King or Queen. Remember your money to purchase lollipops, 10 lollipops for $1, please bring a bag for your prizes, Movie Night to follow carnival, Coco (PG), 5 p,m. to 9 p.m., movie starts at dusk, at Barnes Park.
11
ROCK BASS FISHING DERBY
Sunapee Harbor, weigh-in, 11 a.m., join us for our annual Lake Sunapee Rock Bass Derby. Our Derby has become a summer tradition around the lake with young and old alike having fun and earning prizes while controlling these pesky fish. All are welcome, no limit to team sizes. Pre-register at Dewey Beach, fish all day starting at 6 a.m., no cost to participate, fishing license required for 16 years and older, for more information, 763-5996.
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REACH THE PEAK
Reach the Peak is an adventure challenge that incorporates all-around toughness, strength, stamina and grit. Reach the Peak gives participants the opportunity to test themselves in every way, all in one place and in one morning. There will be a one-mile kids course for kids ages 10 and younger who wish to participate in the fun. Kid’s Race, 10 a.m., regular race, 11 a.m., Arrowhead Recreation Area, early bird pricing, visit claremontparks.com
August
25
ANNUAL SHREDDING EVENT
Protect your identity and sensitive data by shredding your outdated personal documents. All documents will be confidentially shredded on site, Due to past success please limit shredding to six boxes, Our Lady of Fatima Church, 724 Main St., New London, 9 a.m. to noon, give back to the community, donations are greatly appreciated, members from the Kearsarge Lake Sunapee Food Pantry will be on hand to accept your unexpired, non-perishable food donations. We will also be collecting used eye glasses to benefit the Lions Club.
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