Looking Ahead Week of October 4

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October

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

18th Annual Bradford, Newbury, Sutton Youth Sports Golf Tournament, registration 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. at the Country Club of New Hampshire, 187 Kearsarge Valley Road, North Sutton, scramble format with Mulligans available for purchase. The BNSYS Golf Tournament benefits the athletes that participate in Bradford-Newbury-Sutton Youth Sports Programs through scholarships, field maintenance and equipment purchases. Please email [email protected] for more information.

 

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FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL

In the Village of Warner, 71st annual festival celebrating rural life and vibrant foliage at this free, family-oriented community festival, open air concerts, parades, 5-mile race, BBQ amusement rides and more, info at www.wfff.org

 

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BLESSING of the ANIMALS

St. Andrew’s Episcopal invites you and your pets to the Annual Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m. on the New London Town Green, pets of all kinds will be blessed, if your animal can’t come or isn’t well, bring a photo, all are welcome to come enjoy the animals.

 

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HARVEST SUNDAY

New London Historical Society Village, 179 Little Sunapee Road, New London, the Village comes to life with hands-on harvest activities, including hearthside cooking, cider making and crafts for all and children’s games, members, $4, non-members, $8, children under 12 free.

 

NEWPORT AREA CROP WALK, HUNGER WALK

Newport Common, registration at 12:30 p.m., walk starts at 1 p.m., walk around the common or on the beautiful rail trail in North Newport, you decide the distance you want to walk, all ages welcome, collect donations or bring them to Newport Food Pantry, Crop and Hunger Walk raises money for national and global hunger relief, a portion of the proceeds go to Newport Food Pantry, questions, call South Congregational Church at 863-3729.

 

 

ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBIT & SALE

Meet a potter, painter, photographer and printmaker, jewelers, mixed media and fiber artists and purveyor of incredible edibles.

 

ALZHEIMER’S SIGNS

Know the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s, 10 a.m. at the Newport Senior Center, 76 South Main St., Newport, presented by Carrie Amorim Good, program coordinator, State of New Hampshire Alzheimer’s Association, Mass./N.H. Chapter, this program is free of charge, pre-register with the Alzheimer’s Association by Oct. 10 at 1-800-272-3900, sponsored by Summercrest and the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

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FALL FESTIVAL

The Second Annual Lester Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will be in two locations: History Hall, corner of Route10 and 2nd NH Turnpike. The Meeting House on 2nd NH Turnpike. Attend both sites and get your name entered in the Grand Prize Drawing. The festival will feature local vendors, hand-crafted crafts, seasonal decorations and baked goods. A hot lunch will also be available. For more information call863 8113.

 

SAFETY DAY, SPAGHETTI DINNER

Lempster Fire Station, join us for an afternoon of family fun starting at 2 p.m., come meet a New Hampshire Fish and Game officer, have your child’s car seat inspected by Sullivan County Sheriff, bring your child to meet Smokey the Bear, watch the Lempster Firefighters do a live demonstration, sit in on a class with the Fire Chief discussing everyday household dangers from 3:30-4:30 p.m., then join the Ladies Auxiliary for the Annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30-7 p.m.

 

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100TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Celebrating New London Hospital’s centennial through music and featuring songs from each decade in the past 100 years. Performances by Kearsarge Regional School District students and the Kearsarge Community Band, 2 p.m., Kearsarge Regional High School Auditorium, event is free and open to the public.

 

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FALL SALUTE BREAKFAST

Sponsored by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce at the Newport Senior Center, advanced tickets only, limited seating, $5 per person, tickets available at the Chamber office, contact Ella Casey at 863-1510. reservations required.

 

 

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HAUNTED HALLOWEEEN

Sunapee Harbor is the place to be for a magical and frightful Halloween Night from 4:30-8 p.m. The Pirate Ship will be back at the dock, “Rag-a-Muffin Parade”-ghostly games-tailgate trick-or-treating, teller of fortunes-sinister graveyard spirits-spooky surprises for all ages. www.projectsunapee.org

 

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TRUNK OR TREAT

Starts at 3 p.m. in field behind Goshen Fire Station, storybook theme, if you would like to participate in this event with your vehicle or need more information please call 863-6921.

 

November

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LAKE SUNAPEE TURKEY TROT 5k

Whether you walk, push a stroller, jog or run, this is a great event for all to enjoy, don’t forget your costumes, there is an award for the best costume. This fantastic walk/run is truly a community event from local businesses sponsoring the race, to all of our wonderful volunteers who make it all happen, race day registration available from 7-8 a.m., there will be an awards ceremony after the race, register and pay online at www.sunapeeturkeytrot.com, support this great fundraiser for Sunapee Recreation.