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Friday, September 23

Small Farmers Club - "Little House" for Little Ones: 10am–12noon. A monthly, farm-fun exploration for young children at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. Each monthly session includes a hands-on activity inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House book series. This month - The County Fair. Activities will include stories, crafts, games, and exploration of the farmstead. For ages 2–6. Parent/guardian must accompany child/children for duration of activity. Dress to spend time outdoors. Space is limited; pre-registration recommended by Thursday, September 22 by calling 323-7591.

Taoist Tai Chi: A new session of beginning Tai Chi classes are being offered at the Taoist Tai Chi Society of North Conway starting today. Beginning Tai Chi is held today from 10-11am, and again from 3:30-4:30pm. Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions. This form of Tai Chi is a unique series of whole body movements designed to improve balance, circulation, breathing, flexibility and concentration while lengthening and strengthening muscles and

relieving stress. For more information call 356-5581.

The Dixie Swim Club: For those who missed out on the chance to see it in May, M&D Playhouse once again presents “The Dixie Swim Club”, at 7:30pm. Spanning thirty years, this funny and poignant comedy centers around five Southern women who rekindle relationships from their time on the college swim team by meeting at the Outer Banks once a year. The women catch up on each other’s lives and “goings-on,” meddling whenever possible and relying on each other for support. When a life-changing event impacts one of the women, the rest demonstrate how “teamwork” can end up in an unusual and surprising conclusion. For more information, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed online at www.ValleyPromotions.net

Saturday, September 24

Pontook Dam Fall Paddle: The early fall colors will be the backdrop for this paddle exploring the quiet northern waters of the Androscoggin River, home to bald eagles, loons, and moose! Pack a lunch, binoculars, and your own canoe/kayak or borrow ours. Meet at Grant’s Supermarket, in Glen at 8am for this Tin Mountain Conservation Center trip. Call 447-6991 for reservations.

100 Acre Challenge - Conquering Obstacles for Literacy: Believe In Books Literacy Foundation

presents their annual 5K Obstacle Adventure. Competitors will run, swim, crawl and climb as this 5K challenge takes them into the mud, water, over walls, rock piles and through the wood. It's all in fun and for a good cause with net proceeds benefiting the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation and our programs. Individuals and teams of two or four are invited and for kids 12 and under there is the Mini Acre Challenge featuring mini obstacles. Registration is limited to 250 participants. The kids' race starts at 9am followed by their awards. Starting at 10am, heats for the individual competitors and teams of two and four will depart the starting line every 12 minutes. Winners from each category are determined by best time. Registration will be on-site the day of the event.

Join The 19th Annual Walk for the Animals to benefit the animals in the care of The Conway Area Humane Society! Beginning this year and moving forward, The Walk for the Animals will be in honor of Atticus M. Finch of "Following Atticus" fame. Atticus lived in Mt. Washington Valley and hiked all the 4000-footers with his best friend author Tom Ryan. Atticus passed away on May 13, 2016. There will be prizes for the top fund-raisers. All registered walkers will receive a t-shirt. Registration will take place on Friday, September 23 from 5-7pm at Four Your Paws Only and on the morning of the Atticus M. Finch Memorial Walk for the Animals in Schouler Park in North Conway Continued on page 2

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September 23, 2016

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beginning at 9am. The Walk begins with a Blessing of the Animals and participants will set out for Whitaker Woods at 10am. An awards ceremony will follow the walk and then the Pet Expo begins with vendors, demonstrations, contests and a dog show. For more information on being a vendor, sponsor or participant, please call 447-5605.

Festive Fall Felting For All: White Mountain Waldorf School offers Festive Fall Felting For All with Helen Bullard at two separate times today. Join the morning class from 9-11pm or the afternoon session, 1-3pm. RSVP to helenhbullard@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

12th annual Harvest Festival: 11am–3pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. A celebration of agricultural life and accompanying crafts, trades, traditions and pastimes, located on the grounds of a 200+-year-old farmstead. Seasonal foods, festivities and old-time fun for all generations. Demonstrations, farm animals, tractor-pulled wagon rides, live music, seasonal games for all ages, cider pressing, fall harvesting and gardening information, Forgotten Arts exhibitors, vendors, antique farm machinery, exhibits, Farmhouse Kitchen food and lunch for sale, and more. To learn more, call 323-7591.

Auditioning for Musical Theatre: Taught by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann, this workshop will emphasize the basics of successful musical theatre auditioning. Emphasis will be on audition tips and technique, vocal production, and “acting the song”. Participants should prepare a song, bring sheet music, and/or recorded sound track. For ages 12-Adult, this class runs from 12noon-2pm at M&D Playhouse. Drop by M&D Playhouse to fill out a registration form and make payment or call 733-5275.

“GET THAT PART!” Successful Auditioning Techniques for Stage: Round out your auditioning prowess by sharing a monologue with our award-winning director, Rich Russo, who will offer each participant positive feedback, and tips and tools of the trade to ease those audition jitters! Class meets from 2:30–4:30pm at M&D Playhouse. Get full details by calling 733-5275.

Golf Ball Drop: The Rotary Club of Ossipee Valley will be having their annual Golf Ball Drop at 3pm (rain date Oct. 1st same time) at Indian Mound Golf Club in Ossipee. The drop raises money for the club’s various charitable endeavors. Tickets can be purchased at the Golf Course the day of the drop or from any Rotarian. Call 539-4591 for information. Youngster love this event and enjoy helping pick up the golf balls after the event. Lots of family fun.

Photography + Writing with Ed Parsons: "A Practice of the Wild-- Photography and Writing in the White Mountains". Ed Parsons has written a weekly hiking column in local newspapers for

20 years-- most of those years for the Conway Daily Sun. Photography has been an integral part of that. Join him for an evening of photos and stories of hikes through the seasons of 2016. Ed will present this program at the Whitney Community Center, in Jackson, at 7pm. The program is free and open to the public. The Whitney Community Center engages the community in recreation, cultural and educational pursuits.

The Dixie Swim Club: For those who missed out on the chance to see it in May, M&D Playhouse once again presents “The Dixie Swim Club”, at 7:30pm. Spanning thirty years, this funny and poignant comedy centers around five Southern women who rekindle relationships from their time on the college swim team by meeting at the Outer Banks once a year. The women catch up on each other’s lives and “goings-on,” meddling whenever possible and relying on each other for support. When a life-changing event impacts one of the women, the rest demonstrate how “teamwork” can end up in an unusual and surprising conclusion. For more information, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed online at www.ValleyPromotions.net. At 6pm, prior to M&D Playhouse’s performance of “The Dixie Swim Club,” an artist reception will be held for local artist Sandi Poor. There is no cost to attend the reception, which will offer refreshments and a cash bar. However, tickets for “The Dixie Swim Club” should be booked ahead to ensure a seat.

The Community Contra Dance Series hosted by Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) will kick off the season early this year with the first dance this evening at the Wolfeboro Town Hall’s “Great Hall”. Dances run from 7-10pm, with the first half hour dedicated to a brief overview of the basic steps of New England contra dance. Dances are a fun and energizing night out for all ages and abilities, even if you simply prefer to cheer the dancers on from the sidelines and enjoy the live music. The first dance of the season will feature musical performance by Liz and Dan Faiella, with Byron Ricker as the caller. Raised on contra dances, fiddle contests, and Irish sessions, Liz and Dan Faiella bring to life the traditional Irish and New England music of their roots with Liz’s lyrical fiddle and vocals and Dan’s spirited low whistle and guitar. In an effort to protect the newly refinished wood floor in the Great Hall participants are encouraged to bring an extra pair of shoes for dancing that do not have a black sole. If you are unable to bring extra shoes there will be a brush at the door for you to remove dirt and snow before entering. For more information about this event or to sign up to volunteer call the office at 539-6460.

AMC Highland Center Featured Program: Brush and Pen is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Brush and Pen is a documentary featuring the 19th century artists and writers of NH’s White Mountains. This film offers the audience a tour through the 19th century with some of New Hampshire’s most famous works of art. Brush and Pen bridges a gap in the art and literature worlds by combining significant White Mountain art and prose in one format. Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all. Call to find out more, 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Program: “Grandfather Mountain - The History and Guide to An Appalachian Icon”, with Randy Johnson, is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. With its prominent profile recognizable for miles around and featuring vistas among the most beloved in the Appalachians, North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain is many things to many people: an easily recognized landmark along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a popular tourist destination, a site of annual Highland Games, and an internationally recognized nature preserve. In this definitive book on Grandfather, Randy Johnson guides readers on a journey through the mountain's history, from its geological beginnings millennia ago and the early days of exploration to its role in regional development and eventual establishment as a North Carolina state park. Along the way, he shows how Grandfather has changed, and has been changed by, the people of western North Carolina and beyond. To tell the full natural and human story, Johnson will draw not only on historical sources but on his rich personal experience working closely on the mountain alongside Hugh Morton and others. The result is a unique and personal telling of Grandfather's lasting significance. Call 466-2727 for additional details.

Sunday, September 25

Rozzie May Animal Alliance 9th Annual Auction & Brunch: The Red Jacket Mountain View Resort will host the 9th annual Rozzie May Animal Alliance Auction & Brunch from 11:30am-3pm. The event will offer a Delicious Buffet Brunch, Cash Bar, Live, Silent and Chance Auctions, with Auctioneer George Cleveland, and Musical Guest Kristen Corrigan. All proceeds will benefit dogs and cats in New Hampshire and Western Maine by providing RMAA low cost spay neuter services. To purchase tickets on-line go to: www.rozziemay.org.

The Dixie Swim Club: For those who missed out on the chance to see it in May, M&D Playhouse once again presents “The Dixie Swim Club”, this afternoon at 4pm. Spanning thirty years, this funny Continued on page 4

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2016 is our 9th annual event! A day of offering assistance at the end of October to the elderly or physically challenged folks to help make their homes safe, warm and dry in the preparation of winter. We also assess requests for help year round as requested. We accept requests from folks living in the MWV – Bartlett, Jackson in the North and Tamworth, Freedom in the south. Ossipee also although the Ossipee Congregational Church has a similar outreach to Ossipee residents. Fryeburg and Brownfield, Maine are also included. Help provided has included stacking firewood, re-design and construction of safe ramps for

home owners, skirting on porches, plastic on drafting windows, window washing, raking of leaves, various small carpentry projects, weather proofing roofs, insulation etc. When requests for our services come in, a team responds, views the job and determines if this is something with in our scope. If not we try to help find the appropriate resources and refer the job on. Payment for materials is provided by Neighbor to Neighbor. (Thus the need for fund-raising) Local churches and individuals have submitted donations year round. While the ministry is

ecumenical, Nativity Lutheran manages the dedicated Neighbor to Neighbor Account to cover costs incurred providing the services.

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Riders should be on mountain bikes with knobby tires and children should have some off-road cycling experience. During the ride we have a snack stop with food and drink mid-course and a mechanical support tent. After the ride, join other riders for the included pizza lunch, hot soup, fresh coffee, and delicious desserts.

New this year, Bike for Books will focus on Whitaker Woods for easy rides and on North Conway's Eastside for intermediate and expert rides. Several brand new route options will be marked such as Red Tail Trail, Upper & Lower Sidehill, Rattlesnake, Outer Limits, Twilight Zone, Sticks & Stones, Kearsarge Brook, Beaver Fever, Swamp, Muffler, Pillar to Pond, and more. Almost all riding is off-road, only one connector is on pavement (approx. ½ mi). You can ride for an hour or two or do the epic ride with technically challenging hero options for 4 to 6 hours.

Day-of registration will be held from 8 - 11 a.m. at the Whitaker Woods Homesite

North Conway Library’s Annual Bike For Books- MTB Adventure Rides

Join the North Conway Public Library on Oct. 1 for a day of mountain biking fun in the White Mountains at “Bike for Books: Mountain Bike Adventure Rides!”

Bike for Books offers mountain bikers of all levels a great opportunity to explore the trails in North Conway. It is a fundraiser for the North Conway Library and fundraising by participants is encouraged with prizes for top fundraisers.

All routes are self-guided rides on well marked trails on North Conway’s Eastside with many new trail options this year. The signed loops showcase some of the best mountain biking trails in Northern New England riders of all ages & abilities: two easy loops in Whitaker Woods for kids, families, and novice riders, one intermediate loop, and one expert loop on technically challenging trails.

Have fun learning new trails at your own pace- on your own or with a group of your friends. You can bike for an hour or all day; easy or technically difficult routes - it’s

in North Conway. Free event water bottles for first 120 riders! Instead of paying a registration fee, you can also raise money for the North Conway Library. Top fundraisers will get prizes. Registration forms and pledge forms may be downloaded on the library’s website. Online registration is available at www.BikeReg.com.

FMI go to www.NorthConwayLibrary.com/BfB or contact the library at (603) 356-2961, info@northconwaylibrary.com.

and poignant comedy centers around five Southern women who rekindle relationships from their time on the college swim team by meeting at the Outer Banks once a year. The women catch up on each other’s lives and “goings-on,” meddling whenever possible and relying on each other for support. When a life-changing event impacts one of the women, the rest demonstrate how “teamwork” can end up in an unusual and surprising conclusion. For more information, call the box office at 733-5275. Photos may be viewed online at www.ValleyPromotions.net.

Learn to Skate with Mount Washington Valley Skating Club: Mount Washington Valley Skating Club hosts it’s Learn to Skate, Skate for Hockey and Figure Skating and freestyle lessons on Sundays starting at 4pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information call 662-5672.

Volunteers of the Year Awards: Mount Washington Valley Promotions requests the honor of your presence at the 7th annual Mount Washington Valley Non-Profits Volunteers of the Year Awards Program, this evening at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel Ballroom, in Bartlett, beginning at 7pm. A panel of dignitaries will be in attendance and guests are invited to join us for this annual event, to celebrate and congratulate the honorees nominated by our local non-profit organizations. Each nominee will receive an award and be honored will a trophy and citations. Tickets to the semi-formal event may be purchased at the door. Large parties should reserve their tables by calling Lisa at 374-6241.

Mountain Aire Strings Concert: Mountain Aire Strings will perform a concert at Chatham Con-gregational Church, beginning at 7pm. Dessert will be served, and donations are appreciated. The Church is located on Rt. 113 B in Chatham.

Monday, September 26

Fall Flowers and Roots: Herbalist and botanist extraordinary Carol Felice will help us learn to identify late fall flowers as well as the edible and medicinal qualities stored in their roots! There will be sampling at the end of the program. Call Tin Mountain Conservation Center at 447-6991 for reservations for this 2pm program.

Magic the Gathering Club: Youth ages 10-16 who love to play "Magic the Gathering" are invited to the Conway Public Library the last Monday of each month at 4pm to play in a safe environment with snacks provided. BYO Magic cards. For more information call 447-5552 and speak with Tessa.

Auditions - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: M&D Playhouse will be holding open auditions for its holiday show, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, as directed by Christopher Bellis, at 6pm. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in

history. You won't believe the mayhem, and the fun, when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs. There are parts available for 4 males, 6 females, 8 boys, and 9 girls. Show dates are Thursday through Saturday, December 1 through 17 at 7:30pm. For more information, contact the theater at 733-5275.

80's Back to School Movie Series: "Heathers" (1988), rated R will be shown in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library at 6pm. Free, refreshments will be served. For more information call 447-5552.

Well Study Unveiled: Join Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) and Dr. Robert Newton from Smith College at Runnells Hall in Chocorua for a presentation on the results of his continued research on ground water and the Ossipee Aquifer. The talk will begin at 6:30pm and will be followed by a discussion about the formation of a non-regulatory regional groundwater advisory committee to help protect our shared drinking water resources for future generations. A mission statement along with plans for the year ahead will also be discussed. GMCG invites all residents, municipal officials, business owners and anyone interested in learning more about this invaluable resource. For more information contact Corey Lane at 539-1859.

Modern Western Square Dancing: Weekly instructional classes for anyone interested in Modern Western Square Dancing. Workshops continue for 10 weeks during which time all basic moves will be taught. All classes are held at the American Legion on Tasker Hill Rd., in Conway. Beginner class is 6:45-8:15pm. Mainstream graduates are invited to expand their dancing skills from 8:15-9pm. For more information call 694-2080 or 447-5266.

Brownfield Rec. Adult Volleyball: Come join us for a free night of adult fun and exercise from 7-8:30pm. This program is open to adults 18+ and is held indoor at the Brownfield Community Center. This is not for competition but rather for FUN! So throw on your sneakers, grab your water bottle, and come have a blast! Childcare is not provided so please leave your littles at home.

Tuesday, September 27

An Alzheimer's Support Group meets at 1:30pm at Memorial Hospital’s Merriman House. Care-givers will find sympathetic and knowledgeable support and advice. For more information, call 356-5461, ext. 194.

MGC Dining Fundraiser: A dining fundraiser to benefit youth projects of the Mountain Garden Club will be held at the Black Cap Restaurant, from 4-9pm. A portion of the proceeds from meals will be donated to the MGC for its youth projects.

Tuesday is Flatbread Pizza Night! A portion of the proceeds from all flatbreads sold between

5-9pm will be donated to Conway Area Humane Society.

Raising NH Film Screening: Raising NH Film Screening and Community Conversations held at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School from 5:30-8pm. Light dinner and daycare provided. Learn about the impact of early learning and share your priorities and barriers for early childhood educational experiences. Register at www.c3ph.org. For more information contact Emily.Benson, 301-1252 ext. 307.

Book Discussion Group: Madison Library’s Book Group will meet at 7pm to discuss “Americanah”, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Pick up a book today and plan on joining us. Call 367-8545 for more information. Wednesday, September 28

BIBLF Volunteer Lotto Day: If you are one of the many volunteers that have helped Believe in Books over the past year with any of their events, programs, tying bells, reading, etc... you are eligible! This year they are doing things a little different: they will have you call or stop in the office between 9am-12noon today, to purchase your advance Journey to the North Pole tickets before all dates are available to the public. This is only for one day and it's based on a first come, first serve basis.

Lego™ Club: Children ages 5 and up are invited to the Conway Public Library from 4-5pm to create with Legos. Participants may build together, share ideas and proudly display their creations. This club meets the last Wednesday of each month. For more information call 447-5552.

Tween Book Club: Madison Library Tween Book Club meets today at 5:30pm to discuss “The Fourteenth Goldfish”, by Jennifer Holm. There will be pizza and a fun activity. Call to reserve your pizza order by 3pm on the 28th. Love it? Hate it? Can't wait to hear what you thought about it! For more details, call 367-8545.

Auditions - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: M&D Playhouse will be holding open auditions for its holiday show, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, as directed by Christopher Bellis, at 6pm. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem, and the fun, when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christ-mas Carols, and a lot of laughs. There are parts available for 4 males, 6 females, 8 boys, and 9 girls. Show dates are Thursday through Saturday, December 1 through 17 at 7:30pm. For more information, contact the theater at 733-5275.

Teen Writing Group: "The Write Direction" will meet at 6pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library. Snacks provided. For more information call Olivia at 490-8532.

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Armchair Sparrow Identification: Birding enthusiast Will Broussard will help us fine tune the details that separate sparrow species in this 7pm program at Tin Mountain Conservation Center. We will test our skills later in the month in the field. Call 447-6991 for reservations.

Clutter Control with Dave Downs: The Friends of the Freedom Library is pleased to welcome Dave Downs to the Freedom Town Hall on Wednesday, September 28 at 7pm for his engaging and humorous program on Clutter Control. We all have stuff and more stuff! Why do we acquire and save more possessions than we need? What happens when our stuff starts to own us? Why can’t we just throw things away? With his upbeat and unique approach, Dave Downs explores the many reasons that our drawers, closets and basements get filled with STUFF. Downs offers helpful hints for managing this difficult problem using colorful stories throughout the talk to engage. Participants will leave knowing that if we are thoughtful about what we acquire; what we keep and what we discard, we will start to reverse the tendency to bury ourselves in “treasures!” This program is free to the public. Reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information 539-5176.

Thursday, September 29

Plants of Field & Forest Series: Outdoor Walk led by Carol Felice, Museum Educator/Herbalist at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. Learn to recognize useful, interesting, edible or medicinal plants on the Remick properties. Join in one or multiple walks. Each succeeding walk will teach participants to recognize plants as they change through their lifecycle and add new plants to their repertoire. An optional half-hour “draw what you saw” session will follow most walks, led by Museum Educator/Artist Kathleen Johnson. Dress for the day’s weather and varied terrain; walks will be fun and casual attitude but feel free to bring a small notebook or camera to help your memory. Call 323-7591 for more information.

Friday, September 30

Arts, Antiques & Treasures: MWVArts is holding their annual fundraiser, Arts, Antiques & Treasures at the Conway Marketplace, three doors down from Bea’s Café from 9am-4pm. This year we will focus on affordable art, original and prints, some by well-known local artists of the past, plus our usual offerings of furniture, vintage linens, glassware, china, jewelry, collectables and antiques at reasonable prices all to benefit the MWVArts. If you have donations, please drop off at the Conway Marketplace site from September 27-29 from 10am-3pm.

Saturday, October 1

Return of the Pumpkin People: We are celebrating our 31st year of the "Return of the

Pumpkin People"... due to the success of having the Conway's involved during our 25th Anniversary celebration they will be joining in again this year. This event runs from October 1st through the 31st. Return of the Pumpkin people is a self-guided tour where you use an official Return of Pumpkin People Map to find the properties who are official host properties. Be sure to look for the official logo identifying each host property. Maps and "People's Choice" ballots will be available at all participating properties.

Bike For Books- MTB Adventure Rides: Join the North Conway Public Library for a day of mountain biking fun in the White Mountains at “Bike for Books: Mountain Bike Adventure Rides!” Bike for Books offers mountain bikers of all levels a great opportunity to explore the trails in North Conway, NH. It is a fundraiser for the North Conway Library and fundraising by participants is encouraged with prizes for top fundraisers. All routes are self-guided rides on well marked trails on North Conway’s Eastside with many new trail options this year. The signed loops showcase some of the best mountain biking trails in Northern New England for all levels of riders of all ages & abilities: two easy loops in Whitaker Woods for kids, families, and novice riders, one intermediate loop, and one expert loop on technically challenging trails. Day-of registration will be held from 8-11am at the Whitaker Woods Homesite in North Conway. Free event water bottles for first 120 riders! Instead of paying a registration fee, you can also raise money for the North Conway Library. Top fundraisers will get prizes. For more information, contact the library at 356-2961.

Sparrow and Raptors of the Saco River Basin: Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center and veteran birders Bob Crowley and Joe Scott as we scour the floodplains of the Fryeburg Intervale in search of resident and migrating sparrows and raptors. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Meet at Sherman’s Farm at 8am. Call 447-6991 for reservations.

Arts, Antiques & Treasures: MWVArts is holding their annual fundraiser, Arts, Antiques & Treasures at the Conway Marketplace, three doors down from Bea’s Café from 9am-4pm. This year we will focus on affordable art, original and prints, some by well-known local artists of the past, plus our usual offerings of furniture, vintage linens, glassware, china, jewelry, collectables and antiques at reasonable prices all to benefit the MWVArts. If you have donations, please drop off at the Conway Marketplace site September 27-29 from 10am-3pm.

Creative Time with Miss Carol: Join Miss Carol Hanson in this beginning theatre/creative expression drop-off class specifically geared to our younger students. Carol will foster your child’s innate ability to imagine and create in a fun, unique and non-competitive environment. The class will culminate in a special open performance at the last class. This class is appropriate for children ages 5-7 and will meet Saturdays from

October 1 to 15, 9:30–11am. Drop by M&D Playhouse to fill out a registration form and make payment or call 733-5275.

Mattress Sale Fund-Raiser: The KHS Performing Arts Department is having a mattress sale fund-raiser from 10am-4pm in the KHS cafeteria. A showroom with new, brand name, quality mattresses at discount prices will be set up so people can try them out before purchasing. A significant portion of the sale price goes to the Performing Arts Department. Get a great night’s sleep and help students participate in educational, music travel!

NH Re-skill-ience Workshop: Local organizations Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) and Jack Mountain Bushcraft School are back at it again with another workshop in their NH Re-skill-ience Workshop Series, hands-on workshops focusing on homesteading, sustainable living, and traditional bushcraft skills. This workshop, “Making Insulated Roman Shades”, with Linda Heilig and Nancy Cole takes place from 10am–3pm at the Kingswood Youth Center in Wolfeboro. Pre-registration is requested by calling 539-6460.

Two Piano Jazz: Two Valley-favorite pianists, Joe Mulholland and Tom Hojnacki, are returning for a concert of jazz standards and original compositions in a rare two-piano format at 7:30pm, at a stunning mountaintop home overlooking Silver Lake. Presented by Mountain Top Music, this and other home concerts provide unique opportunities to listen to top quality performers in intimate settings, followed by refreshments and discussions with the musicians and other listeners. Since the concert is in a private home and expected to sell out quickly, seats need to be reserved in advance on-line by credit card at www.mountaintopmusic.org/concert-series/. Online is the best and fastest way to reserve and pay for seats; though you may also telephone Kate at Mountain Top Music at 447-4737. Concert venue address and directions will be emailed the Thursday prior to the concert to holders of paid reservations.

Sunday, October 2

Rescheduled Damsel Scramble Golf Tournament: Mount Washington Valley Promotions is excited to announce the 1st Annual Damsel scramble Golf Tournament will be held at the Linderhof Country Club, in Glen. This will be a women only Executive 9-Hole Event featuring Mimosas, bidding on caddies, Brunch & Golf Scramble. Team registration is at 8am, with mimosas and muffins and bidding for caddies beginning at 8:30. Shotgun start is at 9:30am. For more information and to register, call Lisa at 374-6241.

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Tin Mountain Volunteer Morning Coffee Break: Come enjoy a cup of coffee, meet other volunteers, and find out what current opportunities Tin Mountain has! This is an open invitation to current or prospective volunteers, the first Monday of the month, every month, at 9am. For more information on volunteering contact Nora Dufilho at 447-6991.

80's Back to School Movie Series: "Pretty in Pink" (1986) rated PG 13 will be shown in the Ham Room of the Conway Library at 6pm. Free, refreshments will be served.

Modern Western Square Dancing: Weekly instructional classes for anyone interested in Modern Western Square Dancing. Workshops continue for 10 weeks during which time all basic moves will be taught. All classes are held at the American Legion on Tasker Hill Rd., in Conway. Beginner class is 6:45-8:15pm. Mainstream graduates are invited to expand their dancing skills from 8:15-9pm. For more information call 694-2080 or 447-5266.

Tuesday, October 4

Tuesday is Flatbread Pizza Night! A portion of the proceeds from all flatbreads sold between 5-9pm will be donated to the designated non-profit organization.

Fermenting and Pickling: Learn a healthy way to preserve your garden harvest with Lori Steere in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library at 6:30pm. There is a materials fee for this program. Register by calling 447-5552.

Wednesday, October 5

Registration deadline for the Mountain Garden Club Lunch and Learn presentation “Gardening for the Five Senses,” happening on October 17 at Red Fox Grille, at 10:30 am. Kelly Orzell, owner of Bowery Beach Farm in Maine, which specializes in scented geraniums, will speak. Open to members and the public by advance reservation only. Fee charged. For reservations, visit www.mountaingardenclub.org.

Robotics: Tara Mckenzie will teach kids in grades 5 and 6 how to build, program and code a VEX IQ robot on Wednesdays at 4pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library. Registration is required by calling 447-5552.

Make Your Own Immune Boosting “Fire Cider”: Local organizations Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) and Jack Mountain Bushcraft School are excited to announce the next feature in their 2015 monthly NH Re-skill-ience Workshop Series, hands-on workshops focusing on home-steading, sustainable living, and traditional bushcraft skills. Making Fire Cider with herbalist, writer, and medicine maker and founder of Un-common Apothecary, Lynnette Cumberland,

takes place at the First Congregational Church of Wakefield, beginning at 6pm. Fire cider is a blend of spicy tubers and vegetables, bitter fruits and roots, savory herbs and sweet honey, infused in a base of apple cider vinegar. This historic, healing tonic, builds the immune system and fights illness with its anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitical properties. Pre-registration is requested by calling 539-6460.

Theatre One - Building Blocks for the Art & Craft of Theatre: “Voice, deportment, blocking, wings, mugging, cast, call, run through!” If you don’t fully understand these words, this is the class for you! Jane Wilcox Hively will lead a fun and imaginative three-session class explaining through lecture, discussion, role playing and improvisation, the rudiments of theatre, giving students foundational confidence for participation on and off stage! For ages 9-12, this class will meet Thursdays October 6, 13 and 20, from 4-5:30pm. Drop by M&D Playhouse to fill out a registration form and make payment or call 733-5275.

MWV Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30 pm at Granite State College campus. New members are always welcome.

Thursday, October 6

It’s Thursday Night Flatbread Fund-raiser! A portion of the proceeds from all flatbreads sold between 5-9pm will be donated to the Tamworth Outing Club.

Unlearning Racism: This discussion will emphasize unlearning cultural attitudes and ways of thinking that create biases and racist beliefs in our society, while remaining in a supportive environment. Gretchen Davidson and Jon Poulin will lead this discussion in the Ham Room of the Conway Library at 6:30pm.

Friday, October 7

Mountain Top Faculty Friday: The ompositions of Mary Bastoni , featuring original music by singer/songwriter/teacher Mary Bastoni with Mary and the Mountain Top Music faculty. The noon concert is at the Majestic Concert Café on Main Street in Conway. It’s Free - Bring a lunch and a friend!

Saturday, October 8

Yard Sale to Benefit Valley to Village: Featuring quality house goods, collectibles, craft supplies, kids' furniture, kitchen goods and more! Home-made baked goods also for sale- bring your sweet tooth! All proceeds go to help rebuild an earthquake-stricken school in Nepal. This yard sale will be held at the Josiah Bartlett Elementary School from 8am-12noon.

Kennett High School Stage Band Bazaar: A BAZAAR is an event where various goods are for sale to raise money for a community organization. This means vendors can sell yard sale items, home cooked or baked goods, hand made or crafted merchandise, photography, product associated

with home consultants, store inventory, etc. Set up will be early Saturday morning. The bazaar will run from 9am-4pm. Each vendor will have an 8 foot table. This is a busy weekend in downtown North Conway. Stage Band is seeking 25 vendors. Vendors keep all money from sales. Please reserve your space by October 2 by calling Monica Belkin at 356-7317 or Lynn Parkhurst at 733-6037. Help raise money for KHS Stage Band to perform at Disney in Florida.

Columbus Day Craft Fair: The last Fair of the season on the Gibson Center Lawn is from 10am-5pm. New England Crafters at their best! We have fine jewelry, photography, art, pottery, gourmet specialty foods, stained glass, doll clothes, kettle korn, clothing, quilts, pillows, woodcrafts, Adirondack chairs, wood signs and furniture. Benefits the Gibson Center for Senior Services, Meals on Wheels Program. For additional details, call 356-3231

Identify & Cultivate Edible Mushrooms: Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) hosts a Mushroom Workshop: Foraging, Cultivating, and Understanding Mycelium from 1-4pm, at Three Pork Hill, in Ossipee. The Mushroom & Mycelium Workshop will be led by Dave Wichland, founder of Wichland Woods. Participants will be introduced to the mycelia lifecycle, expand their gardening realm into a mycological-friendly landscape and learn how everyday resources can be used to cultivate their own mycelia network. The group will take a short walk in the Ossipee woods to take their chances on a mushroom foray, accompanied by a well seasoned forager. Wichland will also lead a short demonstration about how to inoculate logs and other basics techniques of backyard mushrooming. If participants choose to practice their skills at home, they will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of mycelium plugs to in inoculate their own trees or logs at home. Pre-registration is requested by calling 539-6460.

Sunday, October 9

Kennett High School Stage Band Bazaar: The bazaar will run from 9am-4pm. Each vendor will have an 8 foot table. This is a busy weekend in downtown North Conway. Stage Band is seeking 25 vendors. Vendors keep all money from sales. Please reserve your space by October 2 by calling Monica Belkin at 356-7317 or Lynn Parkhurst at 733-6037. Help raise money for KHS Stage Band to perform at Disney in Florida.

Columbus Day Craft Fair: The last Fair of the season on the Gibson Center Lawn is from 10am-5pm. New England Crafters at their best! We have fine jewelry, photography, art, pottery, gourmet specialty foods, stained glass, doll clothes, kettle korn, clothing, quilts, pillows, woodcrafts, Adirondack chairs, wood signs and furniture. Benefits the Gibson Center for Senior Services, Meals on Wheels Program. For additional details, call 356-3231.

On-Going Events

Mondays

The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell holds story time for preschoolers age five and under on Mondays at 10am. For more information call (207) 925-3177.

The Brownfield Recreation Department hosts a playgroup for children ages 1 to 4 at the Brownfield Community Center each Monday at 10am. Join them for the fun!

Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Mondays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.

Valerie Cole from SeniorsPlus is at the Fryeburg Public Library from 1-4pm to answer any questions concerning Senior Independent Living and Healthy Aging. Call for more information, 207-935-2731.

Bridge players are welcome at the American Legion Hall on Bradley Street in Fryeburg from 1-4pm every Monday. No need for a partner as we change seats every four hands. Light refreshments and friendly play.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Monday, from 1-4pm, at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, by appointment only. Call 447-3500.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register.

The Dinner Bell is a Free Community Dinner served every Monday 5-6pm (except holidays) at Conway Village Congregational Church. All are welcome.

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway is offering an 8 week series of classes. Monday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 6-7:30pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Weekly instructional classes for anyone interested in Modern Western Square Dancing. Workshops continue for 10 weeks during which time all basic moves will be taught. All classes are held at the American Legion on Tasker Hill Rd., in Conway. Beginner class runs 6:45-8:15pm. Mainstream graduates are invited to expand their dancing skills from 8:15-9pm. For more information call 694-2080 or 447-5266.

Tuesdays

The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast at 7:30am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Main Street (Route 5)in, Fryeburg. New members are wel-come.

The Col. Samuel Osgood House at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg and also the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Research Library which is located in the newly restored barn on the premises are open for summer hours. The hours for both the house museum and the genealogical research library are 10am-2pm. For further information please contact the Fryeburg Historical Society at (207) 256-3001.

Tessa will lead story time at the Conway Public Library at 10:30am in the Ham Community Room. 2 year-olds, their siblings and caregivers may enjoy themed story telling and books, songs, movement and play time. For more information call 447-5552.

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway is offering an 8 week series of classes. Tuesday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 10:30am-12noon. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Story Time for Young Children is held at Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am.

The Fryeburg Public Library offers Story Time with crafts every Tuesday at 1pm for children and their families. Call the Library for more information, at (207) 935-2731.

Mahjongg: Tuesdays 1-3pm in the John F. Chick Room at the Madison Library. Some experience playing is necessary.

Charity Chatter

Madison Library Local History Project work sessions are held Tuesdays, from1-2:30 pm. Volunteers are welcome!

RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Tuesday’s from 2-3pm at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

Of Primary Concern: Celebrating Conway’s Role in Politics. Conway’s political character trumps the opposition. That character of course is Brian P. Wiggin, who is kindly loaning a small part of his extensive collection of political memorabilia (and insights from his experience in politics) for display at the Conway Historical Society’s Salyards Center for the 2016 season (July 1 - October 10). Regular hours will be Tuesday through Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm. Other hours by appointment; call 323-3359.

Jazzercise Class is held weekly on Tuesdays, from 6–7pm, at Conway Village Congregational Church.

Wednesdays

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway is offering an 8 week series of classes. Wednesday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 9-10:15am and again from 3:30-4:30pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

The Col. Samuel Osgood House at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg and also the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Research Library which is located in the newly restored barn on the premises are open for summer hours. The hours for both the house museum and the genealogical research library are 10am-2pm. For further information please contact the Fryeburg Historical Society at (207) 256-3001.

The Children's Story Time program at the Denmark Library is held on Wednesdays at 9:30am.

Pre-schoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to the Freedom Public Library every Wednesday at 10am for an hour devoted to preschool fun. Stories, songs, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play plus a craft is some of what is offered.

Wii: Practice your golf swing, your tennis game, or get a strike bowling Wednesdays at the Gibson Center from 10:30am -1:30 pm.

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy story time with Tara at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Songs, stories and rhymes will follow a theme. Siblings are always welcome.

Of Primary Concern: Celebrating Conway’s Role in Politics. Conway’s political character trumps the opposition. Brian P. Wiggin is kindly loaning a small part of his extensive collection of political memorabilia (and insights from his experience in politics) for display at the Conway Historical Society’s Salyards Center for the 2016 season. Regular hours will be Tuesday through Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm. Other hours by appointment; call 323-3359.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Wednesday, from 1-4pm, at Visiting Nurse, Home Care & Hospice office in North Conway, by appointment only. Call 356-7006 or 800-499-4171, Ext. 23.

Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County offer a Loss and Recovery Group Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. This is a goal-oriented grief support group designed to assist individuals with the grieving process by providing support and education about death, grief, and coping. Meetings are held at the VNHCH offices in North Conway. To confirm dates and times or for more information, call F. Gardiner Perry, D. Min. at 662-9552.

Coffee and Coloring: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm at the Madison Library. Have you heard that coloring is not just for kids anymore? Come in and de-stress with the latest trend. Bring your own coloring book or use coloring pages we will provide. No sign up – just drop in!

"The Write Direction" will meet at 6pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library. Snacks provided. For more information call Olivia at 490-8532.

The Bridgton Recreation Department hosts a program for wood carvers from 7-9pm each Wednesday evening at the old Town Hall. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information call Bob Carey at (978) 290-1879 or Rec. Director Tom Tash at (207) 647-1126.

Every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm join a

metaphysical discussion group at the White Mountain Hypnosis Center in Madison. The people who attend that night in open forum set the agenda of the evening. For more information, call 367-8851.

Thursdays

Rotary Club of North Conway meets at 7:15am at Mineral Springs Café at Kennett High School. New members are always welcome.

Belly Dance Class is held Thursdays at 9am at the Gibson Center. Call 356-3231 for details and to sign up.

The Col. Samuel Osgood House at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg and also the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Research Library which is located in the newly restored barn on the premises are open for summer hours. The hours for both the house museum and the genealogical research library are 10am-2pm. For further information please contact the Fryeburg Historical Society at (207) 256-3001.

The Brownfield Recreation Department hosts a playgroup for children ages 1 to 4 at the Brownfield Community Center each Thursday at 10am. Join them for the fun!

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy story time with Tessa at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Siblings are always welcome.

Sunshine Yoga instructors will lead participants through fun stretches, movement and songs. This free program will take place after story time at the Conway Public Library. For more information call 447-5552.

Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Thursdays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.

Grace Woodham is offering free drop-in Hatha Yoga sessions in the park of the Conway Public Library at 11am. Bring your own mat. Beginners are welcome.

Every Thursday from 1-3pm Marketplace Healthcare Navigator, Lorie Taliento of the White Mountain Community Health Center will be at the Conway Library to help clients learn about exemptions, special enrollment periods, the New Hampshire Health Protection Program and more. Call the Conway Public Library at 447-5552 for more information.

RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Thursday’s from 2-3pm and at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

Of Primary Concern: Celebrating Conway’s Role in Politics. Brian P. Wiggin is kindly loaning a part of his extensive collection of political memorabilia (and insights from his experience in politics) for display at the Conway Historical Society’s Salyards Center for the 2016 season. Regular hours will be Tuesday through Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm. Other hours by appointment; call 323-3359.

Taoist Tai Chi/North Conway is offering an 8 week series of classes. Thursday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 3:30-4:30pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Kids and their caregivers are invited to learn about planting and caring for vegetables in raised garden beds at the Conway Public Library every Thursday at 4pm. Themed activities included. For more information call Tara at 447-5552.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register for the class.

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Fridays

MWV Arts Association hosts Friday Painters each Friday from 9am-12:30pm. Contact them at 356-ARTS for details.

Strength, Balance, & Stretch: Bobbi Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center.

Story Times Fridays at 10am, with stories, rhymes and movement at the Madison Library, for children 2 to 5, along with parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

Forgotten Arts: Quilting Circle, Fridays from 10am–12noon. Light refreshments are served. This group meets each Friday at Remick Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. For complete details, call 323-7591.

Story Time for Little Ones is held at the Effingham Public Library from 10:30am to 11:30 am on Fridays.

Visit the MWV Children's Museum Friday at 11am for Music with Sharon Novak! This is a 45 minute program in which Sharon sings and plays music for children. This Program is included with any membership or daily admission. Please call 356-2992 for additional details.

Of Primary Concern: Celebrating Conway’s Role in Politics. Conway’s political character trumps the opposition. Brian P. Wiggin is kindly loaning a part of his extensive collection of political memorabilia (and insights from his experience in politics) for display at the Conway Historical Society’s Salyards Center for the 2016 season. Regular hours will be Tuesday through Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm. Other hours by appointment; call 323-3359.

Pat Davis plays ballroom dance music at the Gibson Center for Senior Services, so people can dance on Fridays from 5-7pm. Dances featured include Waltz, Foxtrot, Rhumba,

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Peer Support Groups for Parents of Children, Teens and Young Adults with Substance Use Issues - North Conway F.A.S.T.E.R. Parent Support Group (Families Advocating Substance Education & Recovery) every Friday 6:30-7:45pm, 50 Seavey St, North Conway (next to Old Village Bakery). Contact Maxine, 986-5487 or Clara, (617) 699-0688 for more information.

Bingo is held every Friday night at the Lovell VFW Hall - Early Bird starts at 6:30pm.

Friday Flicks! at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Join them for a video or featured speaker in the dining room. Programs start at 8pm, and are free and open to the public. FMI: 466-2727.

Sundays

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the first and third Sunday of each month at the North Conway Congregational Church from 2-5pm. For dates, contact Emily Smith-Mossman, 662-3443.

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