Looking Ahead

Looking Ahead

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May

10

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.

SOCK HOP

Come on down to the WCA Red Barn to rock ‘n’ roll and twist ‘n’ shout, 7 p.m., 64 Village Road in Wilmot, free and open to all, donations happily accepted, we’re gonna dance like its 1957, costumes encouraged, more info at www.WilmotWCA.org

11

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

NATURE’S CLASSROOM YARD SALE

Sherburne Gymnasium, Sunapee, 8 a.m. to noon, are you doing some spring cleaning? Would you like a place to bring all that stuff you don’t have room for? Here it is, Friday, May 10 from 5-7 p.m. bring your treasures to the Sherburne Gym, no computers, microwaves, stereo equipment, tires, clothing or stuffed animals.

16

LSRCC BLACK FLY OPEN

The fee is $145 after that. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. and registration at 9 a.m. More information available by calling the LSRCC office.

18

CHICKEN FARMER 5k RUN/WALK

To register: www.runreg.com/chicken-farmer-5k or call 763-4940, Extension 210. Join the Newbury Hens for the 9th Annual Chicken Farmer 5k run/walk, proceeds go to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center and the Newbury Recreation Department.

FLY FISHING ON THE COMMON

New London Town Common, Main Street, 10 a.m., the Elkins Fish & Game Club is proud to present a “hands-on” tutorial on the fun and interesting sport of fly fishing. We’ll teach you all the basics, and answer any questions you may have along the way. We’ll also have loaner equipment, if you need it, generously supplied by Orvis. You must register to reserve a spot in this class. This is a free event, but we ask you to bring non-perishable food items to help us replenish the stock of goods at the KLS Community Food Pantry. For full details, vist our web site, elkinsfishandgame.net

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.

24

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.

25

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.

29-30

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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