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November
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FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT
Come enjoy First Friday Gallery Night and Opening Receptions at FIVE Main Street New London Galleries from 5:30-7 p.m., meet the artists, and enjoy some refreshments. The New London Inn features the 7th Annual CFA Juried Regional Show; Bar Harbor Bank and Trust on Main Street will be showing paintings by Tom Pirozzoli and photography by Ken Schuster; the Blue Loon Bakery (a new Mirco Gallery) features colorful abstract work by Roger Wells and dramatic black and white photography by Jay Fitzpatrick; and Whipple Hall will have the creative works by Kearsarge Middle School students. Joining the CFA galleries for this First Friday will Emil Nelson Gallery and Annex on Main Street directly across from Whipple Hall.
THE CHRISTMAS REVELS
Join us for a sneak peek at The Christmas Revels, a Venetian celebration of the Winter Solstice, 6 p.m ., New London Historical Society Meeting House, 179 Little Sunapee Road, Free but donations gratefully accepted.
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NEWPORT OPERA HOUSE
The Foreigner by Larry Shu, directed by Christopher Rex Jacobs, Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m., Newport Opera House, 20 Main St., Newport, premium reserved seating, $15r, general admission, $10, reservations, 863-2412, newportoperahouse.com
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ROAST BEEF DINNER
Church of the Good Shepherd (United Methodist Church), 11 Park St. (next to the Newport Pot Office), Newport, 5-7 p.m., $12 per person, $6 ages 5-12, under age 5, free, handicap accessible, for more information or to preorder takeout, please call Carolyn at (603) 477-6985, menu includes roast beef with homemade gravy, baked potatoes, butternut squash, cranberry relish, garden salad, bread and butter, pie/dessert, beverage.
HOLIDAY FAIR
Our Lady of Fatima Church, New London, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., fair will feature holiday decorations, books, crafts, children’s corner and visit from Santa, country pantry, jewelry, silent auction and special raffle. For more information call Jean LaChance at 927-4345.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
South Congregational Church, corner of South Main and Church streets, Newport, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring Christmas Room, handmade crafts and gifts, jewelry, attic treasures, basket raffles, baked goods, cookie walk, morning treats, 9-11 a.m. and luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2018 CHAMBER AUCTION GALA
Starts at 5 p.m., Claremont Senior Center, for tickets call 543-1296, live music by Smoke & Mirrors, Catering, Farro Deli, drinks, Sweet Fire BBQ.
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KEARSARGE CLIMATE ACTION
Meets the second Thursday of every month at Tracy Memorial Library, 304 Main St., New London, 6:30 p.m., all are welcome, further information at [email protected] or 526-6678.
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SiP-a-SOUP
150th celebration, Springfield, N.H., 1769-2019, homemade soups and chowders, salad and Blue Loon Bakery bread, sip-in or take home, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Springfield Meeting House, 23 Four Corners Road.
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ANNUAL TURKEY RAFFLE
Wilma Fire Department, 6 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m., raffle, spin to win, serving carved turkey sandwiches and more at the Firehouse on Route 11.
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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.
December
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Along with Wreath Sale, 9 am. to 2 p.m., Springfield Meeting House, 23 Four Corner Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., all proceeds benefit the 250th celebration trust, for information email [email protected]
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EAGLEMANIA
Live at the Claremont Opera House, the world’s greatest Eagles tribute, all the biggest hits including Hotel California, The Long Run, Lyin’ Eyes, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Take it Easy, Desperado, Already Gone, Best of My Love, Witchy Woman, Terquilla Sunrise and many more. For tickets, 542-4433 or claremontoperahouse.com
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A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER
Ted Vigil, a Rocky Mountain Christmas Show, 7 p.m., Claremont Opera House, the most amazing holiday show you will ever see, for tickets, 542-4433 or claremontoperahouse.com
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KEARSARGE CLIMATE ACTION
Meets the second Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Tracy Memorial Library, 304 Main St., New London, all are welcome, further information at [email protected] or 526-6678.
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