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Western White Mountains Lincoln/Woodstock Cool, green mountains in summertime… hiking trails…a diversity of dining choices…fun outdoor attractions and nighttime entertainment. Welcome to the Lincoln/ North Woodstock area, where there is something to do – indoors or in the great outdoors – each and every day of the summer.

Once upon a time (in 1764 to be exact) this area of the mountains was granted to settlers. It was a wild, remote region and it took time for settlers to be lured to the natural beauty and possibilities of this northern part of NH. By the mid to late 1800s, tourists were venturing to the region to escape the heat of summertime in the cities. They were discovering such natural areas as the Basin, the amazing Flume…and maybe they

came upon one of the artists painting in the White Mountain School style deep in the woods or on a mountaintop.

The area also became known for its accessibility to the Kancamagus Highway, which was completed in the late 1950s.

Loon Mountain’s ski resort soon followed and the world was suddenly at the doorstep of Lincoln and Woodstock.

With many mountains, Lincoln is known as the second largest town by area in NH (Wikipedia.org), although the population is modest, with about 1,700 residents. Today, visitors and locals enjoy such area attractions as Whale’s Tale Water Park, Franconia Notch State Park, and Clark’s Trading Post, where the old rascal of the woods, the Wolf Man, awaits!

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roadside business in Lincoln, NH. It fascinated those traveling to and from the area and was known as Ed Clark’s Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch, offering a visit with the Clarks’ purebred Eskimo sled dogs. It also offered a display of artifacts from the far north and the Trading Post had souvenirs, tonic and maple candy. All in all, it was a popular and unusual place to add to a summer tourist’s to-do list. By the early 1930s, Florence and Ed added their first Black Bear to the business and this made Clarks even more unusual. In 1949 the couple’s sons, Ed and Murray, began training the bears and the Bear Show was started. The business has grown tremendously, but some things are the same: the dedication of the Clark family and the love and care the Bear Show bears receive.

Woodstock, with a population of around 1,500, sits next door to Lincoln; it was granted in 1763. In its early days, logging

and lumber mills were king in the town, rivaled only by the tourist trade that brought visitors to see the wilderness beauty of the area. It joins neighboring Lincoln as a lodging and dining spot for hikers, sightseers, skiers and many others.

Franconia/Sugar Hill The White Mountains are full of surprises…two little-known facts of Franconia/ Sugar Hill are that famed movie star Bette Davis vacationed in the area and beloved poet Robert Frost resided in Franconia for a number of years.

The area has many beautiful views and a lot of businesses and special spots to recommend it to any visitor, whether poet, movie star, or just someone who wishes to relax and spend time in the NH’s mountains.

Franconia and Sugar Hill are nestled

on the western side of the glorious White Mountains and the peace and quiet and beauty of the area is unsurpassed. The town of Franconia was granted in 1764 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth.

Interesting to note is that the town sits on a rich iron deposit, and iron was once mined in the area to make farm tools.

Movie star Bette Davis was vacationing in the area when she met and fell in love with Arthur Farnsworth, an employee of a local ski school, according to Wikipedia. org. They married and Davis had a plaque installed to commemorate her husband after his death; the plaque was placed on a rock on the Bridal Veil Falls trail.

Poet Robert Frost lived in a small farmhouse in Franconia, which he purchased in 1915. Frost found peace and quiet on the farm, which today is a cultural center drawing poets from near and far, known as the Frost Place. The Frost Place was found-

ed in 1976 when the town of Franconia purchased the farm. The property was restored, and given its name. The Frost Place opened as a museum in 1977. For more information, visit www.frostplace.org.

Franconia also is home to Franconia Notch State Park and popular Cannon Mountain and the White Mountains sit in part of the area. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the area as well.

Tiny and picturesque Sugar Hill offers the historic Sugar Hill Sampler, with a unique gift shop and local history museum; in the village area the Sugar Hill Historical Museum features historic barns and a museum that traces area history. Many visitors feel a trip to the area just wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Polly’s Pancake Parlor, which has been around since the Depression years, starting as a small tearoom and today is a bustling business.

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Summer & Fall Family Fun at Loon Mountain Visit Loon this summer and you’ll realize you don’t need snow to have fun in the mountains. Hop on New Hampshire’s longest Gondola Skyride to enjoy refreshing breezes, breathtaking views, and cool glacial caves at the summit.

Looking for high adventure? Clip into a harness and zipline across the roaring Pemigewasset River, scale a rock wall, or test your mettle high above the forest floor in our Aerial Forest Adventure Park. You can also ride a bike on our paved or unpaved trails. New this summer: e-Bikes, which provide smooth and instant power as you pedal, allowing you to bike stronger and longer.

Kids will love summer at Loon, too. They’ll flip out over the bungee trampolines, climb a 30-foot-tall spider web with a giant slide, get lost and found again inside the epic LogJam Maze, and hop around Bunyan’s Bouncin’ Backyard, home to a bounce house and fun inflatable games.

And don’t forget about Loon’s exciting summer events. Mark your calendars for New England Brewfest (June 23-25), an ultimate craft beer weekend featuring over 30 New England Breweries.

For that truck-obsessed kid in your life, there’s Touch-a-Truck (July 16, Aug. 6, Aug. 27), an up-close-and-personal look at the trucks, snowcats, and heavy machinery that keep Loon running through all four seasons. Later in the summer, the New Hampshire Highland

Games & Festival (Sept. 15-17) brings together more than 60 Scottish clans to play bagpipes, eat haggis, and toss the caber.

When fall foliage season arrives, stop by for White Mountain Oktoberfest (Oct. 7-8), the area’s largest celebration of German food, drink, and music. With an Oompah-band providing the soundtrack to a stein-hosting contest, keg toss, and kids’ activities - including a root beer keg toss and pumpkin painting – the whole family will have fun amid the beauty of fall foliage at its peak.

Check out the full calendar of Loon’s summer events at LoonMtn. com. Loon is located in Lincoln, NH.

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All Board for Delicious Dining The Café Lafayette Dinner Train, conveniently located on Rt. 112 (Kancamagus Highway) in North Woodstock, invites you to escape the ordinary and relive the romance of dining on the rails while riding in a beautifully restored Pullman dining car. Serving travelers from all over the country and beyond, Cafe Lafayette is listed as one of the top four dinner trains in the world by the Wall Street Journal.

You will feel you have stepped back in time when train travel was the best way to see the world, and meals were fine affairs offering carefully prepared cuisine. Relax at your table and get ready to enjoy five courses of fine food and spirits served in the Grand European manner.

Departing from North Woodstock, right off exit 32 on I-93, the two-hour, 20-mile round trip is a must-do for vacation memories to last a lifetime.

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In autumn, observe the spectacular foliage right outside your train car window aboard the “Restaurant with a Constantly Changing View.”

Choose from tempting appetizers and always fresh poultry, seafood, meat and vegetarian entrees prepared and cooked to order on board. Enjoy homemade dinner rolls, unforgettable salads with greens fresh from Café Lafayette’s gardens, sorbet, homemade desserts, tea and coffee. Also offered is a complete wine list and cocktail service.

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“The moose tours started back in 1999 says a Pemi Valley spokesperson...I had an idea one day that lots of people wanted to see moose. Visitors were often asking us (the locals) where they could see moose in the area. I figured, why not provide them a fun and safe way to look for moose? So, in 1999 I bought a 21-passenger bus and started the moose tours...and to the amazement of many, it took off!

“We now have a 44-passenger bus and we offer a step-on tour guide to interact with our guests, providing them with lots of information on moose and the area. The main job of the guides is to keep everyone safe while guests have a fun time looking for moose.

The tour runs for a few hours, and we have a nice rest stop at a little store, and yes, there are snacks/gifts and fudge!

“The tour operates after dusk, starting the beginning of May and running through Columbus Day weekend. Remember, there is no promise that we will see moose (they are wild animals, not performers) but over the years we run an average of seeing moose in the wild 95 percent of the time.”

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Seven Birches Winery, located in the grand new RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH is handcrafting classic European grapes and locally sourced fruits into wines of distinction.

They are also doing something a little differently, making custom wines for their patrons. They call it their “Barrel Club”, which gives customers the opportunity to make their own wines, entirely to their specifications. Much like you would hire a contractor to build a custom home for you, the winemakers at Seven Birches will craft a custom wine for you. The customer makes all the choices, and Seven Birches does all the work. It’s quite unique!

The entire experience is a year long endeavor. As you know, wine gets better with age. You’ll pick out the grapes, the yeast, the barrels, the bottles, and everything else along the way as you work with the winemakers to make your wine. You can even participate in the work, if you don’t mind purple hands when you go back to the office on Monday.

At every milestone, the wines are tasted, tested, and then documented on the Seven Birches Winery blog, so you can keep track of the progress and share the experience with your friends and family.

Of course, you can always visit the winery’s tasting room, take a “Meet the Winemakers” tour, and sample all of the products made right at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH. The tasting room is open daily (mostly in the afternoons/evenings) and tours are on Saturdays.

Trip Advisor rates the experience 5-Stars and has quickly moved this activity to the top five things to do in Lincoln, NH. If you are interested in wine, this is a “must” stop while on vacation in the White Mountains. Visit www.sevenbirches.com or call 603-7857678.

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Take the Franconia Notch Bike Path to Adventure and Fun! The Franconia Notch Bike Path is a paved, in-the-woods, experience for the whole family. Starting at the Tramway Lodge at Cannon Mountain (Exit 34B / Route 93), the path traverses the entire length of Franconia Notch, ending at the Flume Gorge. Mostly downhill, the six-mile path requires no more than moderate bike skills. Typically taking no more than two to three hours, the path is universally acclaimed to be a terrific adventure. Along the way, bikers will enjoy spots such as Profile Lake and the Basin viewing areas.

Bike rentals for the entire family are available through Sport Thoma, located at the southern end of the Bike Path at 371 Rt. 3 (Daniel Webster Highway for GPS) directly off Exit 33 / Route 93. For your convenience, Sport Thoma also has a kiosk to pick up bikes right at the Cannon Tramway Lodge. To make the Bike Path experience even more enjoyable, Sport Thoma offers shuttle service from Lincoln up to Cannon for riders, included with rentals. Call 603-745-8151 for schedule and rates.

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All Aboard for 150 Years of the Cog Railway When you get to be 150 years of age, it’s a big deal. For the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the 150th anniversary (in 2019) is such a notable event that the company is starting to celebrate early. Starting this summer (2017) the Cog will kick off a three-year program of special events, including a U.S. tour of the Cog’s original Old Peppersass engine (which is also celebrating its 150th anniversary). The culmination of the anniversary will be a public anniversary bash in summer of 2019.

The Cog is a beloved part of New Hampshire and it has been bringing passengers to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast since 1869. When visitors come to the Cog, they should plan to spend the day taking in all the activities and experiences. Upon arrival at the Marshfield Base Station, which is at a 2,700 ft. elevation, they can grab a bite to eat, check out the gift shop, visit the open admission Cog Railway museum or watch the trains arrive and depart at the platforms while enjoying the view of Mount Washington and the valley below.

No experience is quite like a ride on the Cog Railway. It provides a sense of adventure and history as it makes the spectacular climb up a three-mile-long trestle to the 6,288-ft. summit of Mount Washington.

From May through December, no matter if the weather is hot, sunny, windy, snowy or raining, the Cog is available!

Passengers may choose to ride the Cog in a historic coach powered by a vintage coal-fired steam locomotive or the more modern and eco-friendly biodiesel engines. Guests are encouraged to ask questions; the Cog staff love to share all they know about the railway. Passengers also are encouraged to take photos of the railway.

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You will never leave uninformed about the Cog Railway, because a lively and informative guided tour of the history of the railway and facts about the unique climate and geography of Mount Washington is covered on each ride.

What can you expect at the summit? You will have one hour (approximate) to explore the panoramic views and visit the historic 1853 Tip Top House and the summit marker. A pass to the Mount Washington Observatory Museum, located in the Sherman Adams Summit Building offers such interesting information as the record-breaking weather that has made Mount Washington one of the most visited places in the world.

Upcoming events include the 2nd Annual Celebration of 150 Years of Innovation and All Things Handmade on July 15 and 16 from 10 am to 5 pm; 2nd Annual Steampunk Festival “Railway to the Moon” on August 19 from 10 am to 5 pm. More information on future events will be posted; visit www.thecog.com or call 603-278-5404. The Cog Railway is located off Rt. 302 in Bretton Woods. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled train departure time. Information on the Cog’s website states the Mount Washington Cog Railway is in a remote, mountainous area without strong GPS services. Please follow directions of the Cog’s website or call for directions.

The Cog Railway is open through November. Throughout the season, the Cog hosts events and offers various specials on select trains.

The train schedule is available at www.thecog.com. As you plan your trip, it is suggested you book tickets in advance.

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Heavenly Highway in the Mountains: The Kancamagus Highway When visiting the White Mountains, put a drive on the Kancamagus Highway (known to many as simply “The Kanc”) on your must-do list. And by the way, it’s pronounced Kank-ah-mah-gus, if you want to say it correctly!

The Kanc is an amazing road, and it takes you into and through the White Mountain National Forest as no other roadway can; many rest stops have signage about the mountains you are viewing and also a history of some spots. It is actually the eastern portion of Rt. 112, and is a total of 32 miles from Lincoln to Conway.

In the summer, the Kanc is blooming with

well as a scenic route) to get to the other side of the vast swath of mountains. Originally, the Kanc was closed during the winter months, but eventually it was opened year round.

When planning a trip on the Kanc, here’s your must-pack list: a camera or cell phone for photos; a picnic lunch or snack to enjoy at a rest stop while viewing the mountains; a sweater or jacket (even in summer) and if you’re the artistic type, a sketch book to capture the natural beauty all around you on the highway. And make sure and fill up the car with gas before you take to the Kanc!

greenery and views of such areas as Kinsman Notch are camera-worthy. The highway follows the Pemigewasset, Saco and Swift Rivers.

Visitors come to the Kanc for its hiking trails, as well as a number of National Forest campgrounds.

Historically, the Kancamagus Highway opened in 1959, according to wikipedia.org, connecting the Conway side of the White Mountains with the Lincoln/Woodstock portion. It must have been quite a construction project, and impressive when it opened.

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Canoeing Adventure on the Saco River If you’re looking for a special treat on the waters of New Hampshire, don’t miss a chance to take a canoe trip along the scenic Saco River. This meandering body of water, nestled at the foothills of the White Mountains, takes paddlers along its winding course with excellent views of the Chocorua and Sandwich ranges, as well as Kearsarge Peaks.

The river is mostly navigable below the Route 302 bridge in Conway, but several hundred yards past the bridge there is a small drop and less experienced paddlers may want to access the flat water further downstream and avoid this area.

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Mt. Washington Valley The Conway Area Visitors come for the shopping, for the hiking, for the attractions, the scenery and the dining. The Mount Washington Valley areas of Conway and North Conway have it all, with something for every vacationer.

Conway actually encompasses the areas of North Conway, Center Conway, Kearsarge and Intervale, as well as an area known as Redstone.

Darby Field is a name seen in the area today, and the man/explorer of that name came to the mountains in the 1640s. He arrived via the Saco River, the best means of travel at the time. Like many other areas of NH, the area was named for an English noble or famous personage. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth sent a group of men to settle the area he named Conway (named for the commander of the British army).

The area grew over the years and by the 1850s, artists had discovered the wild beauty of the region. One of the most famous artists, Benjamin Champney, spent warm

weather months trekking over the White Mountains, capturing the views on canvas.

The paintings became great publicity for the White Mountains, and soon tourists were arriving. This led to the era of the grand hotels and tourism.

Today, the Mount Washington Valley continues to lure vacationers year round. In the summer, hiking and mountain climbing are popular with mammoth Mount Washington not far away.

Shopping abounds in North Conway, with outlet stores, and specialty shops offer everything from designer clothing to handmade artisan goods.

Dining and nightlife are plentiful, and restaurants offer everything from burgers to gourmet fare. Live theatre and all sorts of music enliven the area as well.

Bretton Woods The tiny area of Bretton Woods has some big boasting rights: it was the home of the United States Monetary and Financial Conference in 1944, the location of one of the

remaining grand hotels, and a ski area, as well as being home to the first cog-driven train to climb Mount Washington. Some mistake it for the resort that is situated there and shares the name Bretton Woods. However, the area is actually within the town of Carroll.

At one time, grand hotels dotted the White Mountain area, their sprawling facilities and lush gardens were summer playgrounds for the wealthy. Most are gone now, but the beautiful White Mountain Hotel and Resort remains. The grand hotel was built by Joseph Stickney, an entrepreuner/businessman. The hotel opened in 1902. Over the years, the hotel has seen it all: Prohibition, world war, a monetary conference and the start of the sport of skiing which has grown in popularity over the years. Declared a National Historic Landmark in the 1980s, the Mount Washington Hotel is one of only a small number of grand hotels still in existence. It continues to welcome guests and offers a glimpse of the era of grand hotel vacationing in the mountains.

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elcome to the White Mountains of NH. Once you settle into your lodgings, it’s time to head out on the hiking trails, dine out in area restaurants or take the family to the unique attractions that call the White Mountains home. Scenic NH’s extensive calendar will keep you up-to-date on all sorts of events, located on the main roads and hidden among the hills. Please call ahead to check dates and times; events subject to change.

ONGOING New England Ski Museum, traces history of skiing and snow sports in New England, 135 Tramway Drive, Franconia, info/hours: 823-7177, www.skimuseum.

Bethlehem Local Works Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace, Main St., org.

Saturdays, rain or shine, 10 am-1 pm, locally grown and produced Evening Lantern Tours, Lost River Gorge, 1712 Lost River Rd., N. Woodstock, Senior Discount Monday Night Dinner Cruises, swing to the oldies aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Mondays, June 26 through August 28, 2017. Departs pre-register/info/schedule: 745-8031. Runs during summer/fall.

Weirs Beach, 6-9 pm. 366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com.

Friday is Family Fun Day aboard the M/S Mount Washington (Fridays in July & Aug.) Events can be found at www.cruiseNH.com as they get scheduled. From Snowcat Trips, adventure trips to Mt. Washington’s summit, www.

Weirs Beach at 10 am and 12:30 pm and from Wolfeboro at 11:15 am. 366-5531. mountwashington.org., 356-2137.

Friday Theme cruises Sunset Dinner Dance Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

From Weirs Beach, 7-10 pm. From Meredith 7:30--10:30 pm. 366-5331, www. cruiseNH.com.

Frost Place Museum, Franconia, tours of the homestead of poet Robert Frost, nature trail and more. Info/hours: 823-5510, www.frostplace.org. Open May 27Oct. 15.

Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, open daily 10 am-5 pm, (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day). Explore the science of climate and weather through interactive exhibits. 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-2137.

Sugar Hill Historical Museum, 1401 Rt. 117, Sugar Hill, special exhibits: Our Hat Trunk & Souvenirs, Fridays & Saturdays 11 am-3 pm, info: 823-5336.

Summer Camps: The White Mts. Roots of an Iconic American Experience exhibit, runs from May 1-Sept. 13), Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210.

Sunday Brunch Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington, through Oct. 22, cruise Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the Mount. Departs Weirs Beach at 10 am and 12:30 pm. Departs from Alton Bay at 11:15 am. 366-5531 or www. cruiseNH.com.

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JUNE Through June 27, Atmospheres Show, The Met Gallery, 2680 White Mt. Hwy, N. Conway, www.mwvarts.org.

Through June 30, Lupine Festival, lupine events all over Franconia area, info: June 9, Jen’s Friends Annual Golf Scramble, N. Conway Country Club, prizes, fun! 356-5083, www.jensfriends.org.

June 10-17, Rally in the Valley, motorcycle related events all week; info: www. rallyinthevalley.net.

June 10-18, Laconia Motorcycle Week, motorcycle related events all over Lakes Region, info/full schedule: www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 13, NH Heritage Museum Trail, Remick Country Doctor Museum, American Independence Museum & Millyard Museum presentation, 7 pm, Wright Museum, Center St., Wolfeboro, advance reservations: 569-1212, www. wrightmuseum.org.

June 16-23, Ukulele Workshop/Festival, classes, music jam, sing & strum circle, etc., World Fellowship Center, Conway area, 447-2280, www.worldfellowship. org.

June 17, Doorways, Porches and Sidewalk Stroll, 3 pm, self-guided tour of resident porches and gardens, 10 am-4 pm, info: www.jacksonnh.com, 3839356.

June 17, Minis on Top, Mini Coopers show and rally to top of Mount Washington, 9 am, free admission, info: www.loonmt.com, 745-8111.

June 17, Psychic Medium Sara Moore, 7:30 pm, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, tickets/info: www.believeinbooks.org, 356-9980.

June 22-25, 29 & 30 & July 1 & 2, Dirt, M&D Playhouse, Your Theatre, Willow Common, 1857 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www.mdplayhouse.com, 7335275.

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June 23-25, NE Brewfest, Loon Mt. Resort and thruout Lincoln/Woodstock: info: www.nebrewfest.com.

June 24, Art in Bloom – Walking Tour of Jackson Village, Floral Interpretation of Art, 10 am-4 pm, 8 marked locations, restaurants open for lunch, 264-9068, www.mountaingardenclub.org.

June 24, Noah Smith & Junco concert, 7:30 pm, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, tickets/info: www.believeinbooks.org, 356-9980.

June 25, Basic Bezel Setting Jewelry Workshop with Sinead Cleary, 10 am-4 pm, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www. nhcrafts.org.

June 25-July 4, Ossipee Old Home Week, events throughout town, www. ossipeeoldhomeweek.com.

June 26-July 31, Building with Maria Neal, how to build pottery with clay (hand building), the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts.org.

June 28-Aug. 2, Throwing Hand Building with Alison Dodd, 9 am-noon, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts. org.

June 28-Aug. 2, Surface Design with Kri Soleri, 6-9 pm, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts.org.

June 27-Aug. 1, Young People’s Throwing with Jeremiah Chace, (ages 8 & up), 9 – 11:30 am, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 4441066, www.nhcrafts.org.

July 8, 4th Annual Summer Fiesta, presented by Sandwich Children’s Center, 6 pm, at Partridge Hill Farm, Range Rd., Sandwich, dinner, silent auction, raffle.

Info: 284-7014.

July 9, Cold River Radio Show, 7 pm, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, tickets/info: www.believeinbooks.org, 356-9980.

July 9, Live Animal Encounter Series, topic: Animal Athletes, 10-11 am, program

by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 11, Movies on the Green, 6 pm, yard games, face painting, music, movie, bring a lawn chair, free, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

July 13, Beach Bums (Beach Boys tribute band), 6 pm, Arts Jubilee, bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blanket, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, info/tickets: www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.

July 13-22, The Ghost Train, The Barnstormers, Tamworth village, summer theatre, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 14, Art Walk, explore outdoors environment with visual artists, conservationists and NH Music Festival musicians. Encounter small NHMF ensembles performing alongside visual artists. Double Head Trail, Sandwich, info: NH Music Festival, info: www.nhmf.org., 238-9007.

July 15, Artisan Fair, 10 am-4 pm, arts and crafts, live band, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 16, Caffeinated Classics at Café Monte Alto, Main St., Plymouth, 9:30 am, NH Music Festival, info: 238-9007, www.nhmf.org.

June 27-Aug. 8, Throwing Hand Building with Alison Dodd, 9 am-noon, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts. org.

July 16, Live Animal Encounter Series, Creatures of the Night, 10-11 am, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

June 28-Aug. 3, Throwing with Jeremiah Chace, 6-9 pm, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts.org.

July 16, Touch a Truck, 9 am-1 pm, free, outside Gov. Adams Lodge, Loon Mt., Lincoln, www.loonmtn.com.

June 29, Rockywold-Deephaven, Respite from a Hectic World, 4:30-5:30 pm, talk by Margie-Howe Emmons, great-granddaughter of one of the camp’s founders, Museum of the White Mts., 34 Highland St., Plymouth, info: 5353210.

July 18, Movies on the Green, 6 pm, yard games, face painting, music, movie, bring a lawn chair, free, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

June 29-July 8, Spamalot, The Barnstormers, Tamworth village, summer theatre, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 20, Bob Halligan, Jr. and Ceili Rain, 7 pm, Arts Jubilee, bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blanket, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, info/tickets: www. mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.

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July 20, Boulder Architecture Program, 7 pm, Madison Historical Society, Madison, www.madisonhistoricalsociety.org.

July 1, Aimee Mann, 8 pm, concert with guest Jonathan Coulton, The Colonial, 2050 Main St., Bethlehem, tickets/info: 869-3422.

July 22, Teddy Bear Picnic, noon, Madison Historical Society, Madison, www. madisonhistoricalsociety.org.

July 1, 5K & 10K Beech River Run, 8 am, Main Street Park, Ossipee, www. trikevents.com

July 23, Caffeinated Classics at Café Monte Alto, Main St., Plymouth, 9:30 am, NH Music Festival, info: www.nhmf.org., 238-9007.

July 1-2, Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, 2145 White Mt. Hwy, Ossipee, 10 am-5 pm, www.motherearthscreation.com.

July 23, Live Animal Encounter Series, Have to Have a Habitat, 10-11 am, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 2, Fireworks, approx. 9 pm, Jackson Village Park, Jackson, www.jacksonnh. com, 383-9356.

July 2, Live Animal Encounter Series, NH Wildlife, 10-11 am, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GOVALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 2, Loon Mt. Race, 8 am, competitive hill climb, begins at Gov. Adams Lodge, Loon Mt., Lincoln, info: http://www.acidoticracing.com.

July 2, Summer Family Carnival & Beach Movie Night, noon-10 pm, crafts, food, boat rentals, fireworks and more! Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 4, Parade and Fireworks, 11 am-10 pm, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 5-Aug. 23, Family Dance Party aboard M/S Mount Washington. Children under age 13 cruise free aboard the M/S Mount Washington Wednesday evenings. 6-8 pm. (Under 21 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.)

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July 23, Stacking Rings in a Day with Sinead Cleary, jewelry class, 10 am-3 pm, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www. nhcrafts.org.

July 25, Movies on the Green, 6 pm, yard games, face painting, music, movie, bring a lawn chair, free, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

July 27, Pops Concert and Fireworks, 6 pm, Arts Jubilee, bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blanket, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, info/tickets: www. mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.

July 27-Aug. 5, My Three Angels, The Barnstormers, Tamworth village, summer theatre, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 28-Aug. 6, Freedom Old Home Week, activities throughout town, www. freedomoldhomeweek.net.

July 29, 18th Annual Chocolate Fest, 6-8:30 pm, chocolate treats in the Town Square, live band, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 30, Caffeinated Classics at Café Monte Alto, Main St., Plymouth, 9:30 am, NH Music Festival, info: www.nhmf.org., 238-9007.

July 30, Live Animal Encounter Series, Wildlife in Motion, 10-11 am, program

by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

July 30, Canyon Rangers bluegrass concert, 8 pm, The Colonial, 2050 Main St., Bethlehem, tickets/info: 869-3422.

AUGUST Aug. 1, Movies on the Green, 6 pm, yard games, face painting, music, movie, bring a lawn chair, free, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

Aug. 3, The Highwaymen (Waylon, Willie and Johnny Cash tribute band), 6 pm, Arts Jubilee, bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blanket, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, info/tickets: www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.

Aug. 4, Barney Jones Craft Fair, 9:30 am-3 pm, Freedom Elementary School, www.freedomoldhomeweek.net.

Aug. 4, Beach Boys Tribute Theme Cruise, aboard the M/S Mount Washington.

Enjoy the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night on a sunset dinner cruise with dancing to live music. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Departs from Weirs Beach, 7-10 pm; from Meredith 7:30-10:30 pm. Tickets/info: 366-5331, www.cruiseNH.com.

Aug. 5, Ugotta Regatta, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, homemade boat race, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Aug. 5-19, Old Home Week, Madison, events throughout town, www. madisonnh.org.

Aug. 6, Covered Bridge Dance, 7:30 pm, Jackson Covered Bridge, music by Jon Sarty & White Mt. Boys, www.jacksonNH.com, free, public welcome.

Aug. 6, Live Animal Encounter Series, Animal Architects, 10-11 am, program

by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Aug. 6, Touch a Truck, 9 am-1 pm, free, outside Gov. Adams Lodge, Loon Mt., Lincoln, www.loonmtn.com.

Aug. 7, Golf Scramble (scholarship fundraiser), Indian Mound Golf Course, 7:30 am, Ossipee, www.madison-nh.org.

Aug. 8, J. Welllinghurst Memorial 5K, 6 pm, Madison Church, Madison, www. madison-nh.org.

Aug. 8, Movies on the Green, 6 pm, yard games, face painting, music, movie, bring a lawn chair, free, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

Aug. 10, Entrain, Arts Jubilee, bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blanket, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, info/tickets: www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.

Aug. 10-19, Toward Zero, The Barnstormers, Tamworth village, summer theatre, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

Aug. 11, Banda Magda concert, 8 pm, The Colonial, 2050 Main St., Bethlehem, tickets/info: 869-3422.

Aug. 11-13, Denali Challenge, Waterville Valley Five Summit Challenge – take on five mountains in one weekend, also guided family hikes and activities.

1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Aug. 12-13, Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, 10 am-5 pm, Ossipee, 2145 White Mt Hwy, Ossipee, www. motherearthscreation.com.

Aug. 12-13, 25th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festival, (Aug. 12: 10 am-5 pm; Aug. 13: 10 am-4 pm), village shops and town green, 119 Main St., Lincoln, Castleberry Fairs, 332-2616, www.castleberryfairs.com.

Aug. 13, 5K Series Kickoff (Cynthia’s Challenge), Freedom, 7:30 am, Danforth Bay Camping, www.danforthbay.com.

Aug. 13, Live Animal Encounter Series, Owls of NH, 10-11 am, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

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Aug. 13, Rubber Ducky Race, 10 am, Yankee Smokehouse, Ossipee, www. ossipeemainstreet.org.

Aug. 15, Movies on the Green, 6 pm, yard games, face painting, music, movie, bring a lawn chair, free, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

Sept. 21, Genealogical Resources, 7 pm, Madison, Historical Society, Madison, www.madisonnhhistoricalsociety.org.

Aug. 17, Benedict Arnold Program, 7 pm, Madison Historical Society, www. madisonnhhistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 23, Corey Harris concert, 8 pm, Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem, tickets/info: 869-3422.

Aug. 19 & 20, Larry Siebert White Mountain Art & Artisan Festival, 10 am, art show with more than 40 artists, live music, arts and crafts for kids, Jackson Village Park, www.jacksonnh.com.

Aug. 20, Live Animal Encounter Series, Why Do Animals Do That?, 10-11 am, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Sept. 22-24, REI Outessa, women’s-only event, running, hiking, mt. biking, Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Sept. 23, 100 Acre Challenge, 5K Obstacle Race and Kids Mini Challenge, Believe in Books, 41 Observatory Way, Intervalewww.believeinbooks.org, 3569980.

Sept. 25, Golf Tournament, at N. Conway Country Club, NE Ski Museum, info: 823-7177, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

Aug. 22, Movies on the Green, 6 pm, yard games, face painting, music, movie, bring a lawn chair, free, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

Sept. 26, Dine & Donate - Fall Fundraiser Dinner, 4-9 pm, Black Cap Grille Restaurant, 1498 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, presented by Mountain Valley Garden Club, benefits youth projects of the garden club, info@ mountaingardenclub.org.

Aug. 24-Sept. 2, Driving Miss Daisy, The Barnstormers, Tamworth village, summer theatre, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org. 10 am, art show with more than 40 artists, live music, arts and crafts for kids, Jackson village park, www.jacksonNh.com.

Sept. 29-Oct. 1, White Mountain Storytelling Festival, ghost stories, adventure stories, all sorts of stories will be told, adult and family activities, Waterville Valley, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Aug. 25, GOACC Golf Tournament, 8 am, Indian Mound Golf Club, Ossipee, www.ossipeevalley.org.

Sept. 30, Fall Festival, horse drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting & more, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

Aug. 26, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, 8 pm, The Colonial, 2050 Main St., Bethlehem, tickets/info: 869-3422.

Sept. 30, Rally in the Valley, 10 am-2 pm, car show, awards, music, food, $10 donation to benefit a charity. Waterville Valley, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www. waterville.com.

Aug. 26, Penny Sale, 15 Main St., Ossipee, www.ossipeemainstsreet.org.

Aug. 26, Scrub Oak Scramblers Steak/Lobster Feed, Danforth Bay Campground, Freedom, www.sossc.com.

Sept. 30, 17th Annual Chill Challenge and Brews, noon-4 pm, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

OCTOBER

Aug. 27, Live Animal Encounter Series, NH Wildlife, 10-11 am, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Oct. 1, 4th Annual Pumpkin People’s Challenge, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

Aug. 27, Touch a Truck, 9 am-1 pm, free, outside Gov. Adams Lodge, Loon Mt., Lincoln, www.loonmtn.com.

Oct. 1-31, Return of the Pumpkin People, tour pumpkin displays, Jackson, www.jacksonNH.com.

Aug. 30-Oct. 4, Throwing with Marghie Seymour, 6-9 pm, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts.org.

Oct. 6, Kat Wright concert, 8 pm, Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem, tickets/info: 869-3422.

SEPTEMBER

Oct. 7-8, White Mountain Oktoberfest, Loon Mt., Lincoln, info: www.loonmtn. com.

Sept. 1, Sumner McKane – Northeast by Eastern, 8 pm, The Colonial, 2050 Main St., Bethlehem, tickets/info: 869-3422.

Sept. 3, End of Summer Bash, 11:30 am-4:30 pm, outdoor concerts, kids’ games, Duck Race, prizes and more! Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GOVALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Sept. 4, Memorial Hospital Kids Fun Run at Storyland, 8 am, info: benefits Believe in Books Literary Foundation, tickets/info: www.believeinbooks.org, 356-9980.

Sept. 11, America Supports You – Freedom Walk, 5 pm, Jackson Covered Bridge, Jackson, www.jacksonNH.com.

Sept. 15-17, Highland Games, popular Scottish festival, food, music, games, and more, Loon Mt., Lincoln, www.loonmtn.com, www.nhscot.org.

Sept. 16, 02X Summit Challenge, 11:30 am, Waterville Valley, info: www.o2x. com, 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Sept. 16-17, Intertribal Pow Wow, 10 am-5 pm, 2145 White Mt. Hwy, Ossipee, www.motherearthscreations.com.

Sept. 17, 5K Race (MDA benefit), 7:30 am, Danforth Bay Campground, www. danforthbay.com.

Sept. 18, “Changes in Floral & Fauna since Thoreau’s Time” with Peter Alden world renowned naturalist, author & ecotourism guide, 9:30 am, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, , info@mountaingardenclub.org

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Oct. 7-9, Fall Foliage Celebration, Adventure Center & Town Square, family fun, food, tent sales, activities, Waterville Valley, info1-800-GO-VALLEY, www. waterville.com.

Oct. 9, Live Animal Encounter Series, topic: Animals in Winter, 10-11 am, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Oct. 16, Lunch & Learn, Mountain Valley Garden Club, 10:30 am business mtg., 11:30 am lunch/program, Putting Your Garden to Bed with master gardener Paul Parent, Red Fox Grille restaurant, Jackson, advance reservations: info@ mountaingardenclub.org.

Oct. 21, Bold Riley concert, 1st Church of Christ Congregational, N. Conway, 7 pm, tickets: www.mwvevents.com.

Oct. 21, Halloween Town, 3 pm, Camp Tohkomeupog, Madison, 367-8362.

Oct. 28, Haunted Happenings, trick-or-treat event, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 888-667-9636.

Oct. 28, Pumpkin Spice Day, 1 pm, 15 Main St., Ossipee, www.ossipeemainstreet. org.

Oct. 28, Valley Halloween Celebration, 12:30-6:30 pm, Waterville Valley Town Square, info: 1-800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

Oct. 31, Sweet Street, trick-or-treat for children age 13 & under accompanied by parent or guardian, in Jackson village, 4-6 pm, info: www.jacksonnh.com.

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