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May
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ACADEMIC EXPO AND TRANSITION FAIR
Newport Middle and High School and Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center. To our valued family resource vendors and community support services, please join us for our Third Annual Fair from 6-8 p.m. Newport Middle and High School, 245 North Main St., come share the evening with students and families as we explore the many school and community resources and wonderful opportunities our district has to offer.
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BIRD WALK
If it’s early May, we are in the middle of the great spring bird migration. Join local expert Peter Newbern for an early morning easy to moderate bird walk, learning some tricks about how to identify bird songs and calls by interpreting what it seems like they are singing, followed by a chance to hear and see some of the neo-tropical birds returning to New Hampshire and to habitats further north. Meets at the Fells Kiosk. Members, free, non-members, $10. Advance registration requested, call 763-4789 Extension 3.
NEW LONDON DAY
Second Annual Town Street Clean Up, for a street assignment or more information contact Gary Faccone, 727-8064, Gena Edmunds, 454-4111, of Ben Cushing, 253-0730.
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FORT AT NO. 4
French and Indian War, Saturday, 10 a .m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., re-enactors/living historians personifying British and French troops, rangers, militia, camp followers, Native Americans and sutlers gather to recreate events surrounding New England’s involvement in the war Included during this two-day event are tactical battle reenactments, open hearth and campfire cooking, blacksmithing, textile production and colonial trades, 26 Springfield Road, Charlestown, www.fortat4.org or call 826-5700.
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LYME DISEASE DISCUSSION
MainStrreet Bookends, Warner, 16 East Main St., Warner, 2-3 p.m., May is Lyme Awareness Month so join Dr. Lynn Durand and author Dana Biscotti Myskowski for an informational discussion.
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE SOUTH CHURCH
South Congregational Church, Newport, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dave and Jane Heald Spring Brunch featuring Dave’s famous chowder, hamquiche and salads, sweet rolls, breads and dessert; Mexican flair, chilaquiles and taco pie, adults, $12, children, $6, tots, free, tickets will be sold at the door, for reservations call 863-3729, vegetarian and dairy free options available, sponsored by the Heald Family.
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NEWPORT COMMUNITY JOB FAIR
Meet local employers with vacancies and learn about jobs and training courses, free admission, for more information and to register, visit newportnh.gov/economic-development, presented by Economic Corporation of Newport, Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce and Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Towle Elementary School, 86 North Main St., Newport, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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NEWPORT ROTARY CLUB PENNY SALE
Newport Middle High School Gymnasium, doors open at 5:30 p.m., drawing of prizes starts at 6:30 p.m., 300 prizes plus cash prizes.
CORVETTES DOO WOP REVUE
Claremont Opera House, 8 p.m., $24 reserved seating. Revue is dedicated to preserving and performing the greatest music ever made, the music of the 1950’s Doo Wop era with fresh new energy, www.claremontoperahouse.info
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LSRCC BLACK FLY OPEN
Early Bird player registration available until April 25 for $125. The fee raises to $145 after that. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. and registration at 9 a.m. More information available by calling the LSRCC office.
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CHICKEN FARMER 5k RUN/WALK
To register: www.runreg.com/chicken-farmer-5k or call 763-4940, Extension 210
PLANT SALE
Annuals, herbs, houseplants and perennials, outstanding prices, new varieties, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, Grantham Town Hall, Lower Level, 300 Route 10, Grantham, find plant sale details at www.granthamgardenclub.org Proceeds benefit scholarships and grant funds.
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N.H. TELEPHONE MUSEUM
Apollo 13: NASA’s successful failure, 7-8 p.m. Join us and watch Apollo 13 and, following the movie, listen to Sarah Beattie, Education Coordinator, from the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center explain how communication, in its many forms, is critical to not only mission success, but survival as well, 1 Depot St., Warner, suggested $5 donation, Graham Gifford, (603) 456-2234.
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YARD SALE
The Newport Senior Center will be hosting its annual yard sale and will be accepting donations starting May 20 during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reasonable offer will be refused. Come find your treasure before it is gone. Hot dogs and beverages will also be sold. Consider volunteering for this project. Sign-up sheet at the front desk.
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STARK’S MUSTERING OF THE MILITIA
Fort 4, 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., join us as the Militia heed Stark’s call for the men of New Hampshire to fight for freedom.
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