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July
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.
July 18 to Aug. 5
NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE
“42nd Street,” the ultimate show-biz musical. Teeming with savvy chorus girls, imperious aging divas, and cut-throat directors, this Tony Award wining favorite is bursting with show-stopping dance numbers and countless beloved Broadway standards. Ticket information available via the Barn Box Office at 526-6710.
August
2-5
NEW LONDON HOSPITAL DAYS
On the Town Green, Main Street, New London, kick off with a meet the chamber night and midway, then events and activities throughout the weekend, breakfast, lunch, dinner, music, parade and more, visit www.newlondonhospital.org/hospitaldays for list of events and schedule.
80TH ANNUAL CHESHIRE FAIR
247 Monadnock Highway in Swanzey, tickets, $10 for adults, ages 5-11 are $5 and children under 4 are free, more information, cheshirefair.org
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CFA FREE FIRST FRIDAY
At Whipple Hall, corner of Main Street and Seamans Road, New London, 3 p.m., we’ve got talent, music, dance and theater performances, vote for your favorite performer, open to all ages, info and to participate, [email protected]
FARMER’S MARKET
Newport Common, 3-6 p.m.. bring the entire family, do some shopping and enjoy the outside market featuring special events, entertainment on the gazebo provided by Brad Myrick.
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COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Come join us for the Community Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Newport Veterans Club, 118 John Stark Highway on Claremont Hill, join in and reserve your spot now, $10 each space, call 863-3945 or stop by the club, your $10 goes to the American Legion Auxiliary to support local veterans
4-12
85TH ANNUAL CRAFTMEN’S FAIR
Mount Escapee Resort, Newbury, meet the makers, shop more than 200 craft booths, hands-on workshops, explore inspiring exhibitions, watch engaging demonstrations, enjoy the music, New Hampshire craft beer and wine garden, free admission for kids 12 and under, free onsite parking, for details and tickets visit nhcrafts.org
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35TH ANNUAL N.L. HOSPITAL DAYS TRIATHLON
At Bucklin Beach, New London, 9 a.m., if not preregistered, register at New London Historical Society, 7:15-8:15 a.m. (if space available, $25 late fee applies, race ends at historical society, longest running triathlon in the state starts with ¼ mile swim, a 5.7-mile bike ride and finishes with a 3.1-mile run at the historical society. Kids Fun Run, approximately 11 a.m., cost, $5. Winners must be present to receive prizes, to register and information, www.newlondonhospital.org/triathlon
CONCERT ON THE COMMON
The Flames, John Lovejoy, sponsored by New London Hospital, Newport Health Center, local band, very entertaining, variety of music. 6-8 p.m. on the Newport Common, in the event of rain concert will be held at the United Methodist Church on Park Street.
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
Bring your own partner, 1 p.m., $10 per entry, Newport Veterans Club, John Stark Highway;
CHICKEN BARBECUE
Washington Center Fire Station, noon to 2 p.m., tickets will be available in advance from department members, or at the Washington General Store for a donation of $8 each. Tickets will also be available at the event while supplies last. Come and enjoy a good meal, rain or shine.
6-10
BRITISH SOCCER CAMP
At Woodward Park, 119 Parkside Road, New London, age 3-12 to sharpen their soccer skills, info, 526-8321 or www.theoutingclub.net
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TALES OF FISHING IN N.H.
Free at LSPA, 63 Main St., Escapee Harbor, 7 p.m., Hal Lyon award winning author presents “Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit” by sharing tales, secrets, folklore and history of fishing in New Hampshire’s big lakes, open to the public, info, 763-2210 or www.lakesunapee.org
8-19
NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE
“Newsies,” New Hampshire premiere, the electrifying and true David and Goliath story of a ragged band of New York street urchins who took on publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. This Tony Award-winning musical features an Alan Menken (Aladdin, Little Mermaid) score, exhilarating dancing, and now will soar across the Barn Stage. Tickets available via the Barn Box Office, 526-6710.
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SUNAPEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Barbara Chalmers, followed by program at 7 p.m., Summer Life in the 1920s-1930s at Escapee Historical Society Museum, Escapee Harbor.
KEARSARGE CLIMATE ACTION
Tracy Memorial Library, 304 Main St., New London, 6:30-8 p.m., Concerned citizens with a primary focus on the environment and climate change meet monthly. All are welcome, for further information contact Joy Kubit at [email protected] or call 526-6678.
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.
FARMER’S MARKET
Newport Common, 3-6 p.m.. bring the entire family, do some shopping and enjoy the outside market featuring special events, entertainment on the gazebo provided by Arthur James.
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ROCK BASS FISHING DERBY
Escapee Harbor, weigh-in, 11 a.m., join us for our annual Lake Escapee 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.
BELKNAP COUNTY 4-H FAIR
Saturday, Aug. 11 – Sunday, Aug, 12, 2018, Mile Hill Road in Belmont, N.H., Tickets: $7 for ages 10+, children under 10 are free, More information: facebook.com/bc4hfair and bc4hfair.org
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3rd ANNUAL BREWS FOR BELL
At the New Hampshire Telephone Museum, 1 Depot St., Warner, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., craft beer tasting, food, music, raffles and more, must be 21 years of age with proper ID, cost, $25 per person at the door, info, 456-2234 or www.nhtelephonemuseum.org
HAY DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL
At the Fells, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a fun-filled day for all ages with old-fashioned games, music, children’s art projects, scavenger hunt, petting zoo, face painting, nature trails, create a fairy house, discover Art in Nature 2018, tours and more. Lunch for sale, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., cost is free for members; non-members included with regular admission fee, info, 763-4789.
CONCERT ON THE COMMON
Newport Common, 6-8 p.m., Tammy Jackson, bring lawn chair, blanket and entire family, presented by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, if rain will move inside the Methodist Church on Park Street.
14
CLAREMONT FARMER’S MARKET
Visitor’s Center Green, 14 North St, featuring many local vendors, hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., entertainment will be provided by Joice Marie.
15
NEWPORT RECREATION CENTER
Sign up by Aug 15, field hockey, grades 5-8 and soccer, Grades 5-6.
17
LINDSAY AND HER PUPPET PALS
Dewey Beach, Escapee, Lindsay brings her huge collection of lovingly handcrafted, life-sized hand puppets and marionettes to child and family audiences across New England, filled with silly humor, crowd participation, and unique, memorable characters, this series of charming, positive short stores will delight the young and the young at heart. Show is one hour long. For more information, please visit www.lindsayspuppetpals.com or call (603) 393-5565.
FARMER’S MARKET
Newport Common, 3-6 p.m.. bring the entire family, do some shopping and enjoy the outside market featuring special events, entertainment on the gazebo provided by Barson, Batholomew
17-19
250TH CELEBRATION WEEKEND
Escapee has three packed days of weekend fun while celebrating its 250th birthday. For more information visit www.sunapeenh250.org
250TH CELEBRATION ART EXHIBIT
At the Annex in the Livery, 58 Main St. Escapee Harbor, “Visions of Escapee Through the Years,” Friday opening reception, open to all, info, 763-9872 or www.sunapeehistoricalsociety.org
CORNISH FAIR
Friday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 19, Town House Road in Cornish, more information; cornishfair.org
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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
BEN MERE BANDSTAND
From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Ticket, based in Keene, this Dance/Rock Band performs all the music a DJ can deliver with an exciting show that a DJ could never do, Musicians include Steve Pro, vocals, Cliff Clegg, guitars and vocals, Bill Wightman, keyboards, Sean Lake, bass and vocals and Jody Bregler, drums and vocals.
THREE BRIDGES CONCERT SERIES
At the Library Arts Center Gallery, 58 North Main St., Newport, 7 p.m., A celebration of traditional music with Katie McNally (Scottish and Cape Breton fiddle) and Niel Pearlman, tickets, $16 advance, $20 at the door, info 863-3034 or libraryartscenter.org
19
LOVE YOUR LAKE DAY
Antique Boat Parade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this event includes crafts, activities and games for children, live aquatic plant specimens, live animals from Wildlife Encounters, scavenger hunt, loon exhibit, ice cream, popcorn demonstrations, including an active stream table and lovingly restored antique boats on display and in the parade. Free and open to the public.
KEARSARGE COMMUNITY BAND
Concert and Ice Cream Social, a perfect way to spend an All-American afternoon with your family in the historic center of our town, 2-3 p.m., free.
CONCERT ON THE COMMON
Newport Common, 6-8 p.m., Cruzin (formerly Pulse), bring lawn chair, blanket and entire family, presented by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, if rain will move inside the Methodist Church on Park Street.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Please join or renew your membership to the New London Historical Society for 2018-19, annual meeting, 4 p.m., the Historical Village and Carriage Museum are open Sundays from 1-4 p.m., 526-6564.
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ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY
New London Historical Society, 5:30 p.m., a casual evening with food, friends, libations and relaxation in support of Lake Escapee Region VNA and Hospice and the important care provided to so many. Questions, call Cathy Raymond at 526-4077, extension 231.
Aug. 22 To Sept. 2
“MURDER FOR TWO”
Equal parts Agatha Christie, Grouch Marx, and Cole Porter, this hilarious musical whodunit is an affectionate and ingenious homage to old-fashioned murder mystery. This critically-acclaimed, whirlwind 90-minute duet boasts a cast of exactly two: one performer to investigate the crime, another to play all of the suspects, with one piano between them.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ON SKIS
Lake Escapee Protective Association, Escapee Harbor, join us on a warm summer evening for the cold topic of our history on the slopes, presented by E. John B. Allen in cooperation with the New Hampshire Humanities Council, free and open to the public.
STATE POLICE K-9 DEMONSTRATION
At the New Hampshire Telephone Museum, 1 Depot St., Warner, 7-8 p.m., New Hampshire State Police Officer shares how these relationships are formed, various training techniques and the use of K-9 Unit throughout the state. Includes a live demonstration, info at 456-2234.
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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 Lake Escapee 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.
APPLE PIE CRAFTS FAIR
On the Newport Town Common, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Library Arts Center presents 120 plus booths of handmade crafts, live music all day and apple pie sale and contest, visitors will also enjoy the Richards Library Festival including huge book sale and cookie walk, info, 863-3040 or www.libraryartscenter.org
ROLLING THUNDER N.H. CHAPTER 2
Tribute to the Fallen Ride, formerly Granite State Poker Run and Barbecue, rain date, Aug. 26, Home Depot, Claremont, registration, 8-10 a.m., $25 per bike, $15 passenger, walk ins for BBQ, $15.
25 and 26
FARM DAYS
At Muster Field Farm, Harvey Road, North Sutton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, celebrating all things agricultural, historical and farm related. Special exhibits and demonstrations positioned over the farm’s large fields and in its historic buildings. Admission free for members and children under 7, $5 for nonmembers, roast beef supper, Saturday, 5-7 p.m., tickets required, $15 adults, $5 children, Sunday breakfast, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $5 plate, no homestead tours, info 927-4276 or www.musterfieldfarm.com
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PUBLIC VISITATION HOURS
Crowther Memorial Chapel in the woods behind Dexter’s Inn, 258 Stagecoach Road, Escapee, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., park opposite the inn and follow the footpath, a 10 by 12-foot chapel built in 1934 as a memorial to a 15-year-old boy who died of leukemia, docent present to describe history and answer questions, info, 763-2212.
CONCERT ON THE COMMON
Newport Common, 6-8 p.m., Flew-Z, bring lawn chair, blanket and entire family, presented by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, if rain will move inside the Methodist Church on Park Street.
September
1
EASTMAN COMMUNITY YARD SALE
At South Cove Activity Center, 25 Road Round the Lake, Grantham, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., more than 30 booths featuring everything from toys to heirlooms, info, 863-6772.
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