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Winni Playhouse offers 9/11-themed play ‘The Guys’ Thursday through Sun. LACONIA — As the country prepares for the 10th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11/01, Lakes Region audiences will get the chance to come together for a very special presentation of The Guys, a play by Anne Nelson which focuses on the aftermath of the events. It will be presented by The Winni Players, the community theatre branch of The Winnipesaukee Playhouse from September 8-11. The play was written immediately following 9/11 and made its debut in NY less than three months later, starring Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray. Many productions followed, including a film version with Weaver and Anthony LaPaglia. The two-person play is about a fire captain who is tasked with writing eulogies for eight firefighters lost from his company at the World Trade Center. Struggling to come to terms with the tragedy and how to put his feelings into words, he enlists the help of Joan, a journalist, who is herself looking for a way to understand the events that unrolled in her city. Together they celebrate those who died with heartfelt humor, compassion and dignity. The Winni Players production is directed by Matt McGonagle and stars Jim Rogato and Katie Dunn. Jim is a long-time member of the Winni Players and a trustee of the Playhouse. Katie has been seen in several Winni Player productions since moving to
the area and was a finalist for the 2010 NH Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in The Laramie Project. Each performance of The Guys will include an optional discussion with the director and cast following the performance to give the audience the opportunity to reflect on what they saw and the events of 9/11. “We are constantly trying to give our audiences a variety of theatrical experiences – some fun and light, others more meaningful. In this instance, we are hoping to provide an outlet for people dealing with emotions surrounding the 10th anniversary of 9/11. It’s an occasion which warrants marking in many different ways and we are glad that the theatre can play a small part in that” says Lesley Pankhurst, marketing director. The Guys may not be suitable for children under the age of 12. Tickets cost $11 for adults and $9 for seniors/ students. The Playhouse extends an offer of $5 tickets for service personnel, including fire, police, ambulance and military. There are performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, September 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information about performances visit www.winniplayhouse. org. Tickets can be booked by calling 366-7377 or stopping by the theatre located in the Alpenrose Plaza in Weirs Beach.
Flag football registration deadline is Wed. MEREDITH — Registration for the fall season of Lakes Region Flag Football ends at midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Registration must be done online at www.nflflag.com/website/ home/lrffl. “We care about the registratoin money, but at the moment the money is not as important as signing up; for now we just need you to sign up and get registered,” urged league orga-
nizer Bob Giroux. “So sign up, and send the money later … when you can; if you have been overwhelmed with back-to-school expenses, wondering where the gas prices are going to go, we understand, and the important thing is to get your child signed up online immediately, if not sooner!” Questions may be addressed to lrffl@metrocast.net or 279-1254.
LACONIA — The next dog obedience class will begin Wednesday, September 7 at the Laconia Community Center and will run every Wednesday through September 28. Beginners are from 6 -7 p.m. and advanced 7-8 p.m. Cost will be $50. Dogs must have all of their shots
before joining our class. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. For questions and registration, visit the Laconia Parks & Recreation Department’s office at the Community Center at 306 Union Avenue or call 524-5046. For any additional information call Jeanine Beckett at 524-8559.
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young hound girl, left to wander in Center Harbour – in spite of her collar, she has never been claimed. New Hampshire Humane Society staff called this full of life dog Taffy, she’s sweet after all. Her behavior evaluation showed quickly how smart she is, and discovered along with her huge capacity to play and have fun with humans, just how many commands she knows. Taffy’s repertoire includes High Five, Shake, Dance, and the required Sit, Stay, Down: proving to competent dog lovers everywhere that someone spent time with Taffy and taught her plenty. She is a jovial dog, personable and friendly around other dogs, as befits her hound personality. She likely would forget her composure around cats, too much temptation to
chase them up the nearest tree – but she will make an energetic family with older children a great family pet. Naturally we are going to say she is about two years old … the promise of many years of companionship a given in
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her case. For more information why not stop in and take Taffy for a walk. Shelter is open Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday. Check www.nhhumane.org for specific times.
pediatrics Westside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Halah Tabbah, MD to our local community. A Department of Franklin Regional Hospital
Dr. Tabbah will practice pediatrics at Westside Healthcare and is presently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call 934-4259.