New Hampshire may 2015 IN Your Guide to What’s Happening in the Granite State ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE Presorted Standard PAID Permit #130 Portsmouth, NH Postal Customer Photo courtesy Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce us online at www.granitequill.com FREE See Page 2 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 Your Guide to What’s Happening 246 W. Main St., PO Box 1190, Hillsborough, NH � 603-464-3388 E-mail: debbelanger@tds.net �www.granitequill.com � 800-281-2859 In New Hamps Hampshire the is located at th locations: following locat 25,000 copies distributed monthly at these New Hampshire Welcome & Information Centers: Canterbury, Colebrook, Hooksett North, Hooksett South, Lebanon, Littleton, North Conway, Salem, Sanbornton, Seabrook, Springfield, Sutton NEW HAMPSHIRE Allenstown: Sully's Superette Amherst: Joey's Diner, LaBelle Winery, Salzburg Square, Wal-Mart Super Center Andover: Post Office, Pizza Chef, Lake Sunapee Bank, Blackwater Junction Restaurant Antrim: Marketplace, T-Bird Mini Mart Auburn: Auburn Supermarket Atkinson: Sunoco A-Plus Bedford: Bedford Village Inn, Hannaford (2), Harvest Market (Vista) Bennington: General Store, 202 Convenience Belmont: Shooters Sports Bar, Atlas Fireworks, Music Clinic Boscawen: Alan's Of Boscawen Bow: Community Center, Mobil, Chen Yang Li, Hampton Inn, Days Inn Brentwood: Bessie's Lunch, Heav’nly Donuts Bradford: Bradford Junction Restaurant, Post Office, Bradford Quickstop, Appleseed Restaurant, Lake Sunapee Bank Brookline: Brookline Village Store Candia: Candia First Stoppe Country Store Chichester: Country Store HV Box Claremont: Hannaford, Market Basket Concord: Capital Center For The Arts, The Centennial Hotel, Comfort Inn, Courtyard By Marriott, Fairfield Inn, Concord C.O.C Tourist Info, Hannaford, Holiday Inn, Market Basket, Red Blazer Restaurant, Shaw's (2) Contoocook: Dimitri's Pizza, Colonial Village Supermarket, Covered Bridge Restaurant, Every Day Cafe Derry: Hannaford (2), Shaw's, Chamber of Commerce, Dover: Chamber of Commerce, Hannaford, Newick's Restaurant, Tedeschi Food Shops, Fiddleheads Marketplace, Weathervane Restaurant Dunbarton: Pages Country Store Durham: Holiday Inn Express, New England Center Elkins: Post Office Enfield: Evans Express Mart, Simons Exit 16 Mobil Epping: O'Neil Cinemas, Market Basket Epsom: I Care Pharmacy, Country Cook’in Restaurant Exeter: American Independence Museum, Hannaford, D Squared Java, Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Gallery One, On the Vine Grocer, Phillips Exeter Academy Francestown: Country Store, Post Office Franklin: Packers Outlet, Brothers Donuts & Deli Shop, Hannaford, Ralph & Jo's Catering & Café, Rolling in the Dough Bakery, Soda Shoppe, City Hall Georges Mills: Post Office, Jake's Market Gilford: Mobil Mart, Hannaford, Mountain View Market, Piche’s, Shaw’s Goffstown: Hannaford, Town Hall, Sully's, Ace Hardware Goshen: Country Store, Lumber Barn Grantham: Circle K, Rum Brook Market Greenfield: Harvester Market, Post Office Greenland: Country View Restaurant, T/A Travel Center Guild: Post Office, Dorr Mill Store Hampstead: Hampstead Center Market, Hampstead X-Mart, Hannaford Hampton: Best Western, Lamie’s Inn & The Old Salt Restaurant, The Galley Hatch, Community Oven, Ron Jillians Hampton Beach: Ashworth By The Sea, Casino Ballroom, Chamber of Commerce, O' Keefe's General Store, Patriot's Corner Grocery Store, Atlantic Breeze, McGuirks Restaurant, Ships Inn Resort, The Kentville On The Ocean Hampton Falls: Liquor Store Hancock: General Store, Fiddleheads Cafe Hanover: Co-Op Food Stores, Hood Bldgs. Haverhill: Steve's House of Pizza Henniker: Harvester Market, Henniker Pharmacy, Henniker Farm & Country Store Hillsborough: Shaw’s, Subway, Liquor Store, Lake Sunapee Bank Hollis: Harvest Market-Hollis, Hollis Pharmacy & General Store Hopkinton: Cracker Barrel, Town Office Hooksett: Hannaford, Market Basket, Shaw’s Hudson: Hannaford, Palmer's Market Jaffrey: Mr. Mike's, Dunkin Donuts, Belletetes Keene: Hannaford, Price Chopper Kensington: Kensington Grocery Kingston: Carriage Towne Market Laconia: Community Center, Cumberland Farms, Chamber of Commerce, Lake Opechee Inn, Paugus Bay Plaza, Sunflower Natural Foods, Soda Shoppe Lebanon: Co-op Food Stores, Price Chopper Supermarket, Lebanon Village Market, Courtyard by Marriot Litchfield: The Lobster Boat Restaurant Londonderry: Hannaford (2), Market Basket (2), Shaw’s (2) Loudon: Red Roof Inn Loudon Manchester: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Cotton Restaurant, Fratello's, Hannaford (3), Hanover Street Chophouse, Manchester Welcome Center, Palace Theater Meredith: Hannaford, 7-Eleven, Market Basket, Meredith Bay College, Blue Canoe Merrimack: Reeds Ferry Market, Shaw's (2), Common Man Restaurant, Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham Milford: Shaw's, Market Basket Nashua: Hannaford, Market Basket (3), Shaw's (2), Whole Foods Market New Boston: Dodge's Country Store, Molly Stark Tavern, New Boston Trading Company New Castle: Wentworth By The Sea New Hampton: 104 Diner New London: Hannaford, Colonial Pharmacy, MacKenna's Restaurant Newbury: Marzelli's Deli, Bubba's Bar & Grille Newmarket: The Stone Church, Lamprey River Tavern Newport: Shaw’s, Sugar River Bank, North Hampton: Shaw’s, LL Bean, Philbrick’s Fresh Market Northwood: Johnson's Seafood & Steak, Hannaford Pelham: Hannaford (2) Peterborough: Shaw’s Dunkin Donuts, Brady's American Grill, Nonie’s Restaurant & Bakery Pittsfield: Danis Supermarket Plaistow: Shaw's, Market Basket Portsmouth: Discover Portsmouth Center, Holiday Inn, Market Basket (2), Chamber of Commerce, Strawbery Banke, Hannaford, NH State Liquor Store, Hilton Gardens, Marriot Hotel, Martingale Wharf, Music Hall, Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference, Sheraton Harborside Raymond: Hannaford Rindge: Hannaford, Market Basket Rochester: Hannaford, Market Basket, Chamber of Commerce, Lilac Mall Rye: Petey's Seafood, Seacoast Science Ctr., Serenity Cafe Salem: Market Basket, Shaw's, Tedeschi Seabrook: Market Basket (2), Sam's Club, Seabrook Greyhound Race Track Somersworth: Market Basket, Rite-Aid, Somersworth Chamber of Commerce Stratham: Shaw's Sunapee: Town Hall, Post Office, Mini Mart Sutton: Vernondale General Store, Post Office Tilton: Hannaford, Shaw’s, Tilton Diner Warner: Market Basket, Foothill’s Restaurant, Circle K Weare: Dimitri’s, Subway, Lanctot’s, Weare Town Grill West Lebanon: Price Chopper, Shaw's, Hannaford Wilton: Wilton Town Hall Theater Windham: Shaw's Winnisquam: Winnisquam Market Deli, Shalimar Hotel MASSACHUSETTS Amesbury: Vermette's Newburyport: Market Basket, Shaw's MAINE Arundel: Arundel Market Biddeford: Hannaford, Shaw's Cape Neddick: Flo’s Hot Dogs Kennebunk: Chamber of Commerce, Hannaford, Kennebunkport: Nonantum Resort Kittery: Kittery Trading Post, Kittery Place Outlet Ctr., Warrens Lobster House Ogunquit: Chamber of Commerce, Anchorage Inn by The Sea Sanford: Shaw’s Wells: Chamber of Commerce, Hannaford York: Stage Neck Inn, York Harbor Inn May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 3 Wildquack Duck River Festival and Duck Race Jackson, New Hampshire: A recognized quintessential New England Village and a highly visited resort destination plays host to the 26th racing of the Ducks Sunday May 24, 2015. The Wildcat River will have almost 3,500 yellow rubber ducks racing against each other on their way to the finish line. The Wilquack Duck River Festival has been helping to raise money for area non-profits such as the Kennett High Key Club, the local Special Olympics swim team, the Jackson Police Department, as well as the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. If you represent a local non-profit of the Jackson Area and would like to be included in this event you are encouraged to call the chamber at 603-383-9356, get involved and take advantage of this successful event. Admission to this event is still FREE. Everyone is invited to line the riverbanks of the Wildcat River and help cheer their favorite duck onto victory. Duck tickets, food and other activities are priced accordingly. Kick off for the festival starts Saturday May 16th & Sunday May 17th with the first appearances of Wildquack (our big furry duck mascot) from the hours of 2 PM until 4 PM throughout the Jackson Area. Be one of the first 5 people to spot Wildquack during that time and you could win a prize valued at $25 or more. You will also be able to purchase duck tickets during The those sightings or at local participating businesses as well as the Jackson Area Chamber office. The Duck races, food vendors, Kennett High Key Club Children activities, Artisan Tents, Jackson Cake Boss Competition, 5 Minutes of Fame Stage and more all takes place on Sunday, May 24th from 8 AM - 4 PM. You can sign up for your 5 minutes of Fame or the Jackson Cake Boss competition or if you would like to sign up to be in our parade just contact the office at 603-383-9356 or email info@jacksonnh.com. To find out detailed information, request a brochure or just enjoy some photos of past events, be sure to check out www.jacksonnh.com/event/119/Wildquack-DuckRiver-Festival. To purchase Duck Tickets online visit www.jacksonnh.com/tickets-gifts.php. Tickets will be on sale at participating businesses from April 1, 2015 - May 23rd. If there are any unsold tickets remaining the day of the event they will be on sale at the event until 2:30 PM. Jackson, New Hampshire continues to be "New Hampshire's Best Kept Secret" and we want to share that secret with you! Prouty Coming together to fight cancer %HQHÀWWLQJ5HVHDUFKDQG3DWLHQW6HUYLFHVDW 'DUWPRXWK+LWFKFRFN1RUULV&RWWRQ&DQFHU&HQWHU -XO\ 5HJLVWHUWRGD\DW 7KH3URXW\RUJ %LNH 20, 35, 50, 77, 100 or 200* miles (* Two-day Prouty Ultimate) :DON 3/5/10/15/20k *ROI 18 holes 5RZ 5, 10, 15 or 20 miles Page 4 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 Early Bird registration rates end April 30 for Prescott Farm’s WildQuest Summer Camp Laconia, NH - April 30 will be your last chance to save on Prescott Farm’s WildQuest Summer Camp! WildQuest Summer Camp is offered nine weeks out of the summer starting June 22 and is for children ages 4-15. Camp always includes nature activities, animal and plant identification, arts and crafts, quests, games, and hands-on learning. Most of the day is spent outdoors. Our goal is to foster an appreciation and understanding of the natural and cultural history of Prescott Farm, and by extension, children’s own special places as well. We believe that a camp experience with us will enhance your child’s ecological awareness and provide fun learning opportunities in a community-minded and non-competitive atmosphere. Here is what one camper parent had to say about their children’s camp experience with us from a previous summer, “We feel that all children should have the opportunity to experience Prescott Farm. It helped my shy boys come out of their shell and experience things that they would never have experienced. They enjoyed it so much they asked if they could only go to your summer camp next year, all summer. Thank you so much for caring about children the way you all do.” We also have lots of options in terms of age groups, we want to ensure that each child receives an age-appropriate experience. This summer we offer Pre-K Pioneers (Ages 4-5), Questers (Ages 6-12) and Leader-In-Training (Ages 13-15 who work with the Pre-K Pioneers). Camp is half day (ending at noon) for Pre-K Pioneers and full day (ending at 4pm) for Questers. Each camp week is also a different theme A New Assisted Living Option The Terrace at Golden View Now Open Time to relax... Remaining suites are limited. Tour and reserve your new home today. and some of this year’s camp themes include; Garden to Table, Life on the Farm, Let’s Go Camping, Survivor, Eco-Artists and more! There really is something for everyone to enjoy! So join us for another fabulous year of summer campmeeting new and old friends, garden projects, Woods time, hikes, arts and crafts projects, Quests, ponding, fort-building, games in the barn, Hungry Forest, epic adventures and more! Prescott Farm is a non-profit organization that offers environmental education for all ages throughout the year including WildQuest camps, public programs, field trips, and long-term partnerships with local elementary schools. The 160 acre historic family farm features woodland and field trails, a “green” building with geothermal and solar energy systems, historic barns, an old-fashioned maple sugaring operation (during the month of March), heritage gardens, and forested pond. Prescott Farm is open year round, seven days a week from 9:00 – 4:00PM. It is free to come and go for a hike or explore the “green” building! To save on our WildQuest Summer Camp register by April 30! 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"As open water begins to appear and shoreline ice starts to break up, anglers - including me - can't help but look forward to open water trout fishing," says N.H. Fish and Game Fisheries Chief Jason Smith. The late spring meant fish culturists were not being able to stock trout in early April. "Ponds locked in with ice and high, cold water conditions have made it necessary to delay stocking in every region of the state," says Smith. "Many of our ponds are accessed by dirt roads, so even in places where the ice has receded enough to receive fish, muddy roads do not provide access for the heavy commercial vehicles used for stocking trout." Smith explained that it will be a few weeks before some rivers and streams are at "fishable" levels. Most trout species are reluctant to bite until the streams reach temperatures in the mid-40's. "We don't want to stock streams too early, because cold, high water early in the season does not present suitable conditions for trout angling." New Hampshire's designated trout ponds, which open April 25, 2015, are generally places where you might find early season success. As the season progresses, fishing on smaller streams will pick up, from south to north, with the larger rivers to follow. A good rule of thumb is to follow the black flies as they move north. An additional bonus for 2015 is the unexpected availability of some surplus Atlantic salmon broodstock, some weighing over ten pounds. New Hampshire Fish and Game was able to acquire these fish from the Nashua National Fish Hatchery for release into the Merrimack River watershed. Broodstock Atlantic Salmon permits are no longer required. Upstream of the Garvin's Falls Dam in Bow, N.H., general fishing rules apply, meaning two salmon per day, minimum length 15 inches. Downstream of the structure will be catch and release for all salmon, with the intent being to protect any wild Atlantic salmon that could potentially be returning from the ocean. Raising nearly one million trout each year is no small task. New Hampshire's hatchery system, funded by fishing license sales and federal Sport Fish Restoration funds, includes six facilities across the state: The Berlin Fish Hatchery provides the three primary trout species to the North Country, including Coos County and the northern reaches of Grafton and Carroll Counties. The Twin Mountain and Warren hatcheries provide trout to the White Mountain Region. Powder Mill Hatchery in New Durham provides trout from the seacoast through the Lakes Region and into Carroll County. Powder Mill Hatchery also provides the Lakes Region with rainbow trout and landlocked salmon for New Hampshire's large lakes program. April 1 was the opening for salmon season in lakes managed for landlocked salmon. Conditions should be improving as the ice recedes. Avid salmon anglers are encouraged to help sustain this fishery by taking the Landlocked Salmon Anglers' Pledge (visit http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/ salmon_anglers_pledge.html). In the Southwest region, Fish and Game's Milford Fish Hatchery has gained the reputation of growing "the big ones," and with good reason. Well water provides favorable growing temperatures for trout year round, giving this hatchery a slight advantage over other facilities during the winter months.New Hampton Hatchery is responsible for providing trout from central New Hampshire up to the White Mountains. In June, fingerling brook trout raised at New Hampton Hatchery will literally take flight, as they are stocked by helicopter into remote ponds in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. These remote ponds provide a special opportunity for those who wish to get off the beaten path and spend a day hiking and fishing in the White Mountains. The fishing season for designated trout ponds, including remote ponds, opens on the fourth Saturday in April (April 25, 2015). Visit www.fishnh.com for stocking updates, fishing reports and to buy your license. Page 6 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 Canterbury Shaker Village hosts 3rd Annual Heifer Parade With Food & Fiddle May 2, celebrate spring with the return of the Brookford Farm cows to the historic Shaker pastures and more! CANTERBURY, NH: Canterbury Shaker Village will host the 3rd Annual Heifer Parade with Food & Fiddle on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cows from Brookford Farm will parade to the historic pastures at the Village at approximately 11:00 am. Admission is free. Maypole dancing, food, outdoor barn dancing, and make-your-own head wreaths, tutus and May baskets will be available throughout the day. Come early and decorate yourself for the parade or wear your best spring bonnet! Prizes will be awarded for the best hat. Self-guided exhibits at the Village will be open to attendees and guided tours will be available at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for a special fee of $10 per person. More information, please visit www.shakers.org. Other upcoming events at Canterbury Shaker Village include the Canterbury Shaker Village XC5K on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 am; Shaker Roots Dinner and Auction, the annual gathering benefiting Canterbury Shaker Village on Wednesday, June 24. Upcoming Shaker-inspired workshops include Hands on Grafting and Competent Pruning on April 11, Building Great No-Till, No-Dig Garden Beds on April 18 and Home Orchard Care on May 16. To view the complete 2014 calendar of events and workshops visit www.shakers.org. About Canterbury Shaker Village Canterbury Shaker Village is dedicated to preserving the 200-year Shaker legacy of entrepreneurship, innovative design and simple living by providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. Visitors are encouraged to rethink tradition by learning about the life, ideals, values, and history of the Canterbury Shakers. The National Historic Landmark includes 25 restored original and four reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. The Village cafe offers simple lunch fare and the Museum Store features unique gifts and wares handmade by regional artists. The Village is part of the Experience New Hampshire Heritage: The Portsmouth to Plymouth Museum Trail (www. nhmuseumtrail.org). Canterbury Shaker Village, located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury, New Hampshire, is open daily in 2015 from May 16October 24 and weekends in November. For more information, visit www.shakers.org. About Brookford Farm Brookford Farm is a biologically diverse farm in Canterbury, NH, which practices sustainable, community-based farming methods. Their approach include careful rotational grazing, a strictly local model for doing business, and a profound respect for the life cycles of the plants and animals in our care. For more information, visit www.brookfordfarm.com DRIVE, TOUR & EXPLORE THE LEGENDARY MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD MT. WASHINGTON 6,288’ Alpine Garden Tuckerman Ravine • 7-mile post Huntington Ravine GREAT GULF WILDERNESS • 6-mile post Cragway 5-mile post • Chandler Ridge • 4-mile post The Horn • 3-mile post Opened to the public in 1861, the privately-owned and operated Auto Road reaches more than a mile in the sky to the highest point in the Northeast. As the crown of the Presidential Range, access is available via privately-owned vehicles or by guided tours. 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd, Route 16, Gorham, NH (603) 466-3988 • MtWashingtonAutoRoad.com May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 7 Farm, Forest & Field February 2014 Celebrating NH Made & Grown Products! 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Hardy ferns are generally planted in the fall tropic regions. Call or email to reserve your space in an upcoming issue of Farm, Forest & Field. and top-dressed annually in the spring with peat Ferns canPhone: properly603.464.3388 be grouped into three 800.281.2859 Fax: 603.464.4106 Email: quillsales@tds.net moss and leaf mold. Most potting and repotting of categories: the hardy, half-hardy and tender ferns. Send ad/pdf to: granitequill@mcttelecom.com or quilldesign@tds.net ferns in the greenhouse is done in spring. A pot just Hardy ferns are those which can withstand a temperate climate winter with moderate protection. large enough to contain the fern without disturbing the root system is ideal. The half-hardy ferns are generally grown in a Ferns are propagated by division, off-shoots and conservatory or greenhouse which is unheated in spores. Division is done in spring just as new growth the summer and kept just the warm side of frost starts to swell. To divide creeping type ferns, simply danger at 40°F during the winter. The plants must be shaded from direct sunlight and syringed daily to cut off a piece of the rhizome with a few fronds and buds and pot it up separately. maintain a moist atmosphere. Tender or hothouse The most challenging, yet not difficult, way of ferns enjoy similar summer conditions, but need a warmer winter temperature of 60°F. All greenhouse propagating ferns is by spores. Spores are borne in Established 2009 OPEN FOR THE SEASON Large Selection of Hangers, Annuals & Perennials! Garden Accents & Gifts for the Gardener Be sure to stop by Mothers Day Weekend and pick out a unique Gift for Mom 529-POND “Come Find the Secret To Your Hidden Garden” 3 George Moody Rd., Weare, NH (across from TD Bank) YANKEE FARMER’S MARKET Buffalo Farm & Store (603) 456-2833 360 Route 103 East Warner, NH Delicious Memorial Day Specials! Come Visit our Farm! Open Everyday but Wednesdays! Specializing in hormone-free & antibiotic-free meats. Smoked cheeses, sauces, syrups, jams and other specialty foods available. www.yankeefarmersmarket.com special spore cases called sporangia. These sporangia are grouped into sori. Each sorus is usually covered with a special shielding growth called the indusium. The homeowner often confuses the sori with scale insects, but their regular placement on the leaflets identifies them as sori, while scale insects usually settle on the midrib of the leaf. Shade the bulb pan. Autumn sowing is best, but the spores may be saved until spring. When spores germinate they form a tiny, very thin, heart-shaped plant body called a prothallis. This is the generation which produces sperm and eggs. The union of these sex cells produces an embryo which grows into the typical fern generation, one which will eventually become mature and produce more spores. Once the spores have germinated, place the prothallia in a flat of fine leafmold at a 1 x 1 inch spacing. Be sure the atmosphere is moist. When the young ferns are large enough to handle, plant them in very small pots. The primary pests of ferns are white fly, scale insects, and root-feeding mealy bugs. Control of these pests on ferns is difficult, as conventional sprays cannot be used for fear of damaging the foliage. We suggest a granular form of systemic insecticide applied to the soil surface for control of these insects. Follow label directions precisely. Original fact sheet by Charles H. Williams, UNH Extension Ornamentals Specialist Page 8 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 ! ! !! !! ! 34'%#'&#'.12!145*.#6!&'!! !!! !!! 7#8!9'(1*'6!.48':! !! ! ! !"#$%&'()'*&+,-+"&.(/0,"1'(2()003($'-4%5'( ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 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Founded in 2002 by Anne-Marie Viviano, a former Hampton resident, The Beyond the Rainbow Fund provides financial assistance and support to Exeter Hospital cancer patients in need. Donations to this fund provide assistance with expenses such as groceries, utilities, gas, and rent/mortgage payments, as well as any other practical needs that may become unmanageable during their treatment. The fund also provides additional support by offering integrative therapy, such as massage, as well as wellness and fitness programs that further assist patients in their healing. “The Beyond the Rainbow Fund has become a valuable resource to many patients as they undergo cancer treatment at the hospital. In many cases, it has enabled individuals to better focus on healing and recovery by helping to alleviate some of the additional financial stress that they may be facing.” said Anne- Marie’s sister Carrie Shaw. “The fund has a direct impact on the lives of many patients and their families. It also helps provide them with a realization that they are not alone in their fight.” Activities include kite flying and decorating, face painting, raffles, refreshments, music from Z107 and more. This year’s event will again feature Zumba® on the beach from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Raffle prizes have been generously donated by area businesses. Kites can also be decorated, or personalized in memory or honor of a loved one. “This event is a day in which the community is able to come together and celebrate and honor the lives of their loved ones affected by cancer,” said Shaw. “It is such an uplifting event and to see many of the same individuals and families come over the years makes you realize the significance of the event. Seeing all of the kites flying is a visual reminder of how many people have been impacted by cancer.” Special kites will be available for purchase beginning in mid-April at Me and Ollie’s Cafes in Exeter, Greenland, Newington and Portsmouth; Stillwells Ice Cream in What: Kites Against Exeter and Hampton, Cancer Event Churchill's Garden When: Sunday, May 17th, Center in Exeter and 2015, 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Exeter Hospital (Zumba® on the beach 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Gift Shop. Kites Where: Hampton are also available Beach (near the Oceanfront for purchase at the Pavilion) event. All proceeds Cost: $8.00 per kite or from the sale of the two for $15 kites, which are $8 Why: To benefit The per kite or two for Beyond the Rainbow Fund $15, will benefit The at Exeter Hospital which Beyond the Rainbow provides financial assistance Fund at Exeter and support to local cancer patients in need. Hospital. "Community support for both the event and The Beyond the Rainbow Fund has grown considerably since the first event was held. Kites Against Cancer has become one of Exeter Hospital's signature events. This year we are proud to also have The Beyond the Rainbow Team, a group of community volunteers committed to making a difference in the lives of patients at Exeter Hospital's Center for Cancer Care through The Beyond the Rainbow Fund and its fundraising efforts, involved in the event," said Jane Peterson, Cancer Center Director. 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New festival - Halcyon Music Festival, July 21-August 1, 2015 World class artists + young professional musicians live, work and play together http://halcyonmusicfestival.org Performing arts on stage and on screen - from professional theater to innovative performances, from nationally known to home grown talent. Live music every night at the Press Room (www.pressroomnh.com); concerts, comics, cinema and celebrated authors at The Music Hall (www.themusichall.org); looking ahead to live music and theater (Peter Pan – The Musical) each summer outdoors at Prescott Park Arts Festival (www.prescottpark.org) and theatrical productions at Seacoast Repertory Theatre www. seacoastrep.org, Players Ring, and West End Studio Theater featuring local companies like Pontine Theater, Darwin’s Waiting Room, and NH Theater Project. And, Portsmouth is a literary town - watch for poetry readings in pubs, literary events and micro talks. Portsmouth’s history - is spotlighted at historic homes, through tours and museums Hodgepodge including the renowned/not to be missed Strawbery Banke Museum whose 2015 exhibit opening May 1 is Game On! In the Pursuit of Play on Puddle Dock which explores the lighter side of life in the Puddle Dock neighborhood at Strawbery Banke Museum - from 18th century whist card competitions, to the explosion of post-industrial parlor games, to today’s technological options. www.strawberybanke.org Portsmouth Peace Treaty 2015 - The 110th anniversary (9/5/15) of the Treaty which ended the Russo-Japanese War will feature bellringing, Governor's Proclamation and an event at Wentworth By the Sea. Watch for our iconic Portsmouth Peace Treaty Living Memorial cherry trees -- descended from the ones in Yarns & Fibers LIKE TO KNIT? Come in and Browse! 59 Belknap Avenue, Newport, NH (603) 863-1470 Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5:00; Sat. 9:30-4:00 • Mastercard/Visa SLED DOG KENNEL 603-545-4533 DOGSLEDNH.COM Rolling Dog Sled Rides & Kennel Tours Available Daily Ages 2+ • Reservations required Proceeds help support the rescue and second chance sled dogs that call us home May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 11 DC given to the US by Japan in thanks for our assistance during the War and peace negotiations. Visit www.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org A new Portsmouth Peace Treaty exhibit will open at the John Paul Jones House Museum (www. portsmouthhistory.org) featuring the story of the Legacies of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, including the cherry trees and a rare series of photographs from Russia. For more background, please scroll to end. African Burying Ground Memorial Park - (a rediscovered 18th century cemetery in downtown Portsmouth -- the oldest DNAauthenticated burying ground in New England) will be dedicated in May 2015. The Music Hall will present a concert on Memorial Day weekend with the Blind Boys of Alabama, recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. http://www. africanburyinggroundnh.org/ Annual exhibit at Discover Portsmouth Center - Ed & Mary Scheier: Mid-century Modern New Hampshire Artists, April 30-October 2, 2015 Presented by The Portsmouth Historical Society, the exhibit will feature pottery, paintings and textiles by two internationally-known NH artists who were leaders in NH’s recognition of the economic development potential of arts and crafts in the post-Depression era. Also includes a second story exhibit celebrating two key nonprofits that supported the potters: the NH Art Association (celebrating its 75th) and the League of NH Craftsmen. www.portsmouthhistory.org New lodging • Arbor Inn B & B http://www.arborinn.com/ home.html • Hampton Inn and Suites http://www. hamptoninnportsmouthdowntown.com/ • Hotel Portsmouth http://www. thehotelportsmouth.com/ New restaurants • Hayseed, Smuttynose Brewing Company https://smuttynose.com/ • RGR Bar http://brgr-bar.com/ • Fresh Press http://www.freshpressne.com/ • Rogers Redliner Diner http://meandollies.com/ redliner-diner.aspx • Granite State Growlers http://nhbeerbus.com/ New shops • Southwest Passage http://www. southwestpassage.net/ • Salon Sabeha http://www.salonsabeha.com/ New shop locations • Federal Cigar http://www.federalcigar.com/ • Summer Sessions Surf Shop http://www. newhampshiresurf.com/portsmouth-shop • Weekender House http://www. weekenderhouse.com/ Web Site www.GoPortsmouthNH.com Vermont Made ALUMINUM DOCKS,SWIM FLOATS & more Create an oasis is your backyard... Go easy on your back this year with one of our beautiful docks constructed from lightweight aluminum right here in Vermont . Our docks are sturdy and virtually maintenance free. There are no sharp edges or abrasive materials to worry about. Choose from rustic cedar decking or more modern Thruflow composite decking. Our docks come in any size or configuration….we design it to fit your needs. We also fabricate aluminum truck racks and folding goat milking stands. We can also repair most anything aluminum. Give us a call...we’d be happy to assist you. Hartford, VT (Route 14 behind the CT Valley Auto Auction) Find us on the web at www.highcountryaluminum.com 802-281-8245 ● Toll Free 877-274-2721 Email: vtdocks@gmail.com Open Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30 Page 12 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 Attractions & more in Mt Washington Valley From Pentathlons to performing arts, the May schedule of events features plenty of live performances, adventure and family-friendly fun. The region’s attractions are opening in April and May starting with opening day for the Conway Scenic RR on April 11th and The Cog RR on April 25th. Story Land and Santa’s Village both open a little later on May 23rd. Check each attraction for schedules and updates. Wednesdays in April & May: www. mtwashingtonvalley.org Ladies Night at Chef’s Bistro: Ladies can enjoy entrees or small plates at a special rate. Buy one and get one half off -- every Wednesday at the Chef's Market Bistro. May 1 - 31: settlersgreen.com. Every Day sweepstakes at Settlers’ Crossing: May is the unofficial start of summer month, get it started off right by entering to win tons of prizes from the Settlers' Crossing stores May 1 - 31, 2015. With over $1000 worth of prizes, it is encouraged to enter once per day during your daily routine at participating stores at the Settlers' Crossing shopping center, located 1/4-mile south on Route 16 from Settlers' Green. The sweepstakes runs May 1-31, 2014. No purchase is necessary. Look for entry boxes at Eastern Mountain Sports, Clarks Bostonian Outlet, Starbucks, Subway, GNC and Northway Bank. Info www.settlersgreen.com May 9: www.stonemountainartscenter.com Fryeburg Academy Award Winning Instrumental & Vocal Jazz Ensembles at Stone Mountain Arts Center: Sometimes the biggest talent is right in our own backyard...or at least our local highschool! Under the terrific watch of director Mike Sakash, these talented kids have already racked up numerous awards just for 2015: 2015: Berklee High School Jazz Festival Division I - 1st Place: Vocal Jazz 2015: Berklee High School Jazz Festival Division II - 2nd Place: New Standard Combo 2015: Berklee High School Jazz Festival Big Band Division - 6th Place: Big Band Their previous record is an outstanding one which this pack will easily living up to. They are the stars of tomorrow and for this night they will grace our stage like the big acts, and shine just as brightly. Come join them, support them and remember them when they make it big someday. Tickets: $18.00. Concert starts at 8:00pm. Dinner available prior to event with reservations. No credit cards accepted on site/cash and check only. Info: www.stonemountainartscenter.com. May 10: Mom Rides Free on Conway Scenic RR: Treat Mom to an old-fashioned train ride this Mother’s Day. Mom rides FREE in Coach when accompanied by one or more of her children. Mom rides FREE in First Class when accompanied by another paying adult. Complimentary appetizers will be served on board the First Class cars. Info: www.ConwayScenic.com. May 12: Portland Symphony Orchestra happy girl Rt. 16, North Conway, NH | 888-667-9636 Hours may vary. Visit our website for more info. settlersgreen.com May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 13 KinderKonzert at Leura Eastman Performing Arts Center: Audiences should be prepared to make some noise with the Percussion KinderKonzerts: What You See and What You Hear. Using a variety of instruments, the PSO’s percussion ensemble leads attendees in an exploration of percussive sound using mallets, brushes, sticks, and their bare hands. There will be a performance at 9:30 and 10:30 am. The concert has a 40-minute running time and is meant for children aged 4-8. Please call the box office at 207935-9232 to make reservations. Tickets are $3 General Admission ($4 At The Door). Info: (207) 935-9232 or mailto:boxoffice@fryeburgacademy.org. May 15: Jonathan Edwards at Stone Mountain Arts Center: Barefoot and tanned, Jonathan Edwards has never looked and sounded better. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man simply delivers, night after night – songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in that pure and powerful tenor which, like time Summer fine wine, has only grown sweeter with age. Tickets: $33.00. Concert starts at 8:00pm. Dinner available prior to event with reservations. No credit cards accepted on site/cash and check only. Sponsored by Whitehorse Motorcycle Gear. Info: www.stonemountainartscenter.com May 23: Opening Day for Story Land and Santa’s Village: These two family attractions will open for the season today. Weekend schedule in effect until later in June. May 30 - 31: Herb, Food & Beer Tour: What do basil, brews and bittersweet all have in common? Guests visiting the www. countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com Country Inns in the White Mountains on May 30-31, 2015 will have the opportunity to taste all of these and much more during the annual www. countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com. Herb, Food and Beer Tour in Mt Washington Valley, NH. This celebration of local flavors, combines herb recipe tastings, tours, take-home seedlings and recipes at eight White Mountain inns along with cooking demonstrations, a plant-to-plate “herb-inspired” dinner and overnight stays at a choice of premier Mt Washington Valley, NH inns. Formerly focused solely on herb tastings, trivia and recipes at each inn, the Country Inns in the White Mountains have once again ramped up their annual herb tour this year to include a celebration of local flavors including visits and tastings at two local microbreweries, a chocolate maker, a health food store and three family-owned farms on top of the tours, tastings, recipes at the inns. This is one plant-to-plate weekend to remember, and not only will you take home inspiration you’ll leave with a year of culinary ideas and a full stomach. Lodging packages including tickets available from participating inns. Info: Call 603-447-2818 or www. countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com May 31: The 14th Annual MWVCC Golf Tournament: This event brings business and community leaders together each year for a day of fun and friendly competition out on the greens. This year's tournament will be held at the Omni Mount Washington Golf Course, with an awards BBQ to follow at the clubhouse. Register as an individual or as a team of four to compete for top prizes. To register for or become a sponsor of the 14th Annual MWVCC Golf Tournament contact mailto:mary@ mtwashingtonvalley.org. Info & schedule: www. mtwashingtonvalley.org. : <9 & Bar Seafood BAKED I FRIED I BROILED GRILLED & BLACKENED SEAFOOD! STEAKS I CHICKEN & MORE! HARD & SOFT ICE CREAM!! WE CATCH OUR OWN LOBSTERS! food & e Sea ummertim S Bar 1323 Ocean Blvd, Rte 1A, Rye, NH 603.433.1937 FULL SERVICE BAR TAKE OUT OR DINE IN! LIVE LOBSTERS TO SHIP ANYWHERE! 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A directory of all Golf Channel Academy locations and additional information on the facilities, programs, PGA of America and LPGA teaching credentials, and the inaugural group of more than 190 lead and staff coaches can be found at GolfChannelAcademy.com. “Golf Channel Academy is a natural brand extension of our popular, high-quality instructional programming,” said Mike McCarley, president, Golf Channel. “Our viewers will have the opportunity to interact with Golf Channel’s brand beyond traditional media platforms as Golf Channel Academy facilities open in markets across North America. Golf Channel works closely with PGA of America and LPGA teaching professionals and values their ability to enhance golfer’s enjoyment of the game, which ultimately encourages their students to play more golf. With this goal in mind, Golf Channel Academy coaches are Angus Lea Golf Course � 9-Hole Golf Course � Memberships Available � Public Invited � 11am to 2pm Golf Special Monday-Thursday $16/9 committed to engaging golfers through instruction to make the game more accessible, inviting and fun.” Golf Channel Academy coaches all share the philosophy that good coaching takes place over a period of time, and that the relationship between coach and student is an on-going one devoted to long-lasting improvement. The inaugural group of Golf Channel Academy lead coaches includes: New Hampshire Jason Sedan, Lake Winnipesaukee G.C., New Durham Annual Golf Tournament with the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce May 31, 2015, 8:45 AM Register a foursome for $400.00 or register as an individual for $125.00. 210 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd., Bretton Woods, NH 03575 Phone: 603-356-5701 Join the MWVCC for its Golf Tournament for a day of fun and friendly competition out on the greens. This year's tournament will be held at the Omni Mount Washington Golf Course, An awards BBQ to follow at the clubhouse celebrating the winners of First, Second and Third Place Teams, and those that are... Closest to the Line - Men and Women, Longest Drive - Men and Women, Closest to the Pin - Men and Women Putting Contest - Men and Women You could even drive off in a 2015 Chevrolet Trax compliments of Crest Auto World if you land a hole-in-one. It's happened before at the Chamber's 2010 golf tournament! You never know, it could happen to you! Oak Hill GC 9 Holes • Meredith NH 279-4438 ly! Friend ! i n Sce c le! nab Reaso www.anguslea.com 126 W. Main St. Hillsboro • 464-5404 19 Holes $3.75 per person Replays $.50 Batting Cages Softball - Baseball MINIATURE GOLF Family Owned & Operated since 1961 Route 12 South of Keene Beyond Cheshire Fairgrounds Open 7 Days & Nites from 9 AM Call 352-6784 Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Fried Dough & Drinks 40 flavors of Hard Pack 24 and more of Soft Serve Frappes • Floats • Sundaes • Banana Splits LODGING Opening May 15th We overlook mountains, golf course, ponds, bridge & river. Golfing Discounts for locals! Stay 3 + nights, 20% off/Mention: InNH! Exit 30 off I-93. 800-227-4454 • www.jackolanternresort.com New Hampshire IN Your Guide to What’s Happening in the Granite State! To be included in this monthly publication please call Debbie at 1-800-281-2859 or visit www. granitequill.com May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 15 May is Member Madness Month at Cheshire Children’s Museum May is Member Madness Month with doors opening an hour earlier every Wednesday for members only. Enjoy a quieter time with your children during this special time made just for you. In addition, members are invited to bring a guest free of charge every time they visit as well as an additional 10% off in the gift shop! To thank members for their loyalty and support, there will also be a Member Madness Mingle on May 27 from 9 to 10 AM where members can meet each other and enjoy coffee and light refreshments. Thank you members! May starts with Frugal Friday allowing families to pay less and stay late with extended hours until 7:00 PM and admission only $3 after 4:00. Sensory Saturday is May 2 at 8:30 AM for families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders or other sensory issues. Starting this month and running through the fall, CCM will be pairing up with The Caterpillar Lab on the first Monday of each month to allow children to witness the life cycle of a caterpillar up close! There will be educational games and activities to reinforce each stage of the caterpillar’s development. This program will be available from 12 – 4 in the Music’s Instrument Petting Zoo Tuesday the 22 at 11:00 with lots of fun musical choices! Let your child delight in creating music and experimenting with sound. Wednesday Workshops this month celebrate Mother Goose’s birthday, Flowers, Frogs and Farms! The museum’s LEGO collection is available every Thursday for unlimited creativity, and end the week with Friday Feltboard sponsored by Successby-Six at 11:00. Check the website’s downloadable calendar for weekly themes. The month ends with a WILD visit from Wildlife Encounters on Saturday May 30 at 11:00. This program is FREE with admission and is open to all families, no registration required. During this four part series, the knowledgeable and entertaining educators will bring wildlife from four different regions of the globe with this month’s focus on North America. Please call (603) 903-1800 or visit www. cheshirechildrensmuseum.org for more information. Cheshire Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization located in The Colony Mill Marketplace at 222 West Street Keene, New Hampshire. hall outside the museum. Come each month to witness the full life cycle of a caterpillar! MoCo Arts presents MoCoMotion from 3:15 – 4:00 on Tuesday the 8th. Miss Danielle will engage children with singing, dancing, music and movement! Save the date for The Monadnock Baby Expo, May 9 from 10 – 3 at Best Western Hotel. If you are pregnant, have a baby, toddler or preschooler this event is for you! Enjoy some grown up time while discovering the latest and greatest products for pregnancy through preschool. Tickets are $5 presale or $10 at the door and are available at Cheshire Children’s Museum or online. The third week of May features Elm City 180 acres of Scenic Splendor in the Heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains tifu We Have Beau l Furniture m o o R r a B & Rustic Game Resort Units with 50” HDTV’s and Private Scenic Balconies Indoor Heated Pool Live Entertainment Outdoor Heated Pool -OPEN ALL YEAR Profile Dining Room Best of Chef’s Competition Winner 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Wedding Destination of the North Country Exit 33 off I-93, Lincoln, NH 03251 800-343-8000 www.indianheadresort.com — PLYMOUTH H— 603-238-3250 50 — ME MEREDITH — 603603-279-1333 742 TENNEY MTN. HWY. Just west of Wal-Mart, in the former Sears building MILL FALLS MARKETPLACE Across from the public docks, Rt. 3 & 25 WWW.COZYCABINRUSTICS.COM OPEN DAILY 9AM-5PM • SUNDAYS 10AM-4PM Page 16 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 visit historic Strawbery Banke Museum Welcome to the NH Renaissance Faire &YQMPSFGPVSDFOUVSJFTPG/FX &OHMBOEMJGFJO/FX)BNQTIJSF±T PMEFTUXBUFSGSPOUOFJHICPSIPPE MAY - OCTOBER Open 7 days a week, 10 am - 5 pm NOVEMBER - DECEMBER Open for guided tours and special events. Please visit our online calendar for details. $PTUVNFE3PMFQMBZFST Costumed Role-players •)JTUPSJD)PVTFT 40+ Historic Houses 7JTJUPS±T$FOUFS Visitor’s Center • )JTUPSJD(BSEFOT Historic Gardens White Apron Cafe • Special Holiday Events %VOBXBZ3FTUBVSBOU 4QFDJBM)PMJEBZ&WFOUT Call 603.433.1100 for more info 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03802 www.strawberybanke.org The Annual NH Renaissance Faire is going to be two weekends in May. May 9-10th and May 16-17th. 10am to 5pm. There will also be a Beltain celebration on Sat. May 19th after faire hours. (Beltain celebrants need to buy a faire ticket) The NH Renaissance Faire is a family friendly, educational, visual, theatrical and fantastical event held in gorgeous, Kingston, NH. It was chosen as "Best in New Hampshire" by New Hampshire Magazine in 2012. It is a family oriented charity event with something for everyone. From Jousting and historical knights to fantastical fairies, NHRF brings together education and fun for the whole family. Our 74 merchants are mainly local artisans with an emphasis on hand made items including costumes, jewelry, pottery, herbals, weaponry, and more. Some will even demonstrate their craft live for your enjoyment. There are games for the young and young at heart. There is fun with a Maypole, The food court has delicious choices of menus. Be entranced by the variety of musicians, belly dancers, comedic acts story tellers and May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 17 New Hampshire Renaissance Faire A family event for charity Cheer on Knights as they fight for Honor, Be amazed by the Jousting, Listen to stories from master tellers, Enjoy music, comedy and magic! Shop for handcrafted gifts! Enjoy our food vendors! characters of all descriptions. NHRF is 501c3 approved and donates proceeds to various charities each year. This year we are again donating to the New Hampshire Food Bank and Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels. These charities provide food and support for our friends and neighbors in need. Last year we were able to donate $23,021. Come have fun and help families in need at the same time. Tickets are Adults - $12 / Kids 5-12 - $8 / kids 4 and under - free (cash only, please) An ATM is available on site. Parking is Free and there's plenty of handicapped parking. There is a shuttle bus from the parking lot. This event is rain or shine. GPS address is 9 Thorne Rd., Kingston, NH 03848 Go to www.nhrenfaire.com for more details and information. Keep in touch with us by following us on Facebook or Google Groups. A fun time for all ages with something for everyone! May 2015 9, 10 & 16, 17 GPS 9 Thorne Road Kingston, NH 10AM - 5PM www.nhrenfaire.com Page 18 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 NH Grand unveils an incredible variety of new & exciting adventures Lancaster, NH – New Hampshire’s Grand North is beckoning visitors this spring and summer with a whole host of new activities and fun, including an expanded Ride the Wilds™ trail network, aerial adventures with ELC Outdoors, new cabins and ATV adventures at the Cabins at Lopstick, a brand new ride at Santa’s Village, and a river tubing adventure at Bretton Woods. New Hampshire Grand, the official visitor information source for the Great North Woods and the Northern White Mountains, is shining a spotlight on all that is new in New Hampshire’s Grand North. Here’s a look at what’s new for spring and summer 2015 in New Hampshire’s Grand North: ELC Outdoors ELC Outdoors announces several new trips and activities for the 2015 season, including canoe and kayak rentals, an aerial adventure course, guided fishing trips and yurt camping, all based at its newly-acquired property in Errol, NH. ELC Outdoors' new, one-day, one-of-a-kind high ropes course features a series of ropes, wires, platforms and bridges suspended 12 to 40 feet off the ground with views of Mt. Washington and the White Mountains. Participants can choose from 12 exciting high ropes courses or move continuously from one course to the next; people can be belayed automatically or by an ELC staff member. In addition, ELC Outdoors will also offer two new wildlife trips providing visitors the opportunity to view majestic, native wildlife. Expert ELC guides will take visitors to the best spots for spying New Hampshire’s renowned wildlife, including moose, deer, bald eagles, loons and more. Santa’s Village In its never-ending quest to deliver pure joy, family-style, Santa’s Village introduces a thrilling new ride this summer: You Tubing! You Tubing is a summertime version of a wintertime classic – sliding down a hillside in a large inner tube. Christmastime visitors to the locally-owned and operated park got a sneak peek of this new attraction last December, and gave it rave reviews. Santa’s Village, which is a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2014 Award Winner as one of the Top 25 Amusement Parks in the U.S., will also offer a variety of special promotions and deals this summer. For more information, please visit www. santasvillage.com or call 603-586-4445 for rates and details. Cabins at Lopstick Nominated a fourth time for Orvis Endorsed Outfitter of the Year, the Cabins at Lopstick, which won the coveted award in 2013, added two new cabins for the 2015 season. Harry's Cabin is a two-bedroom log cabin on 11 acres with incredible views of First Connecticut Lake, a private trout pond and a wood burning stone fireplace. Built by Pittsburg fishing and hunting guide, Harry Scott, the cabin is located adjacent to the Lopstick property, enticingly close to the Trophy Stretch of the Upper Connecticut River for world-class fishing and just a short walk to the lake. The Savard Cabin, which was formerly the owners’ quarters, features three bedrooms, two baths, a huge farmer's porch with a hot tub situated in a private setting. The cabin boasts OUTBOARDS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6pm; Thurs 10-7pm; Sat & Sun 10-5pm Free parking along the side of our building • BOATS • MOTORS • ACCESSORIES • SUPPLIES HAGGETT’S MARINE, INC. 112 Airport Rd., Concord, NH • 603.224.0171 • www.haggettsmarine.com @ Ae ri$al To 59 urs st S EACOAST L IGHTHOUSE A ERIAL T OURS per person arting Ask about our Dream Flights 603-373-8743 • www.seacoasthelos.com 44 Durham Street • Portsmouth, NH 321 Elm Street • Manchester, NH (603) 606-1736 AntiquesOnElm@comcast.net Antiques on Elm www.AntiquesOnElmManchester.com Explore & Enjoy our Lakes & Rivers! Fishing, Swimming, or just Relaxing! Rent a Pontoon on the Connecticut River! Other possibilities too! Powered by Mercury 4-strokes! Canoes & Kayaks Ski Boats Ski, Tube, have fun! Reservations are required FAIRLEE MARINE Route 5, Exit 15 off I-91 Fairlee, VT www.boatingvermont.com • (802) 333-9745 May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 19 breathtaking views of First Connecticut Lake and surrounding mountains, as well as a spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and comfortable furniture. Bear Rock Adventures Bear Rock Adventures, the premier destination for ATV rentals and guided tours, will open a new location this spring at the Cabins at Lopstick. Located right on the property, Bear Rock Adventures will offer ATV rentals directly to Lopstick guests and the public. The Cabins at Lopstick will also offer lodging packages that include ATV rentals. Ride the Wilds All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts are set to enjoy their first full season on the first phase of the Ride the Wilds network, completed in summer 2014. The Ride the Wilds trail network spans New Hampshire’s Coos County over 1000-plus miles of interconnected ATV trails, and is recognized as a “Grand Adventure” by NH Grand. One of the largest networks of Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) Trail Systems in the country, Ride the Wilds is the premier destination for seasoned ATV riders and those wishing to learn in the eastern United States. Harry Brown, President of the North Country OHRV Coalition, a leader of the Ride the Wilds initiative, says the Ride the Wilds network adding some more adventure and excitement to its visitors’ stays. New this year, the Town & Country will partner with Northeast Snowmobile & ATV Rental to offer rentals at the Inn with direct trail access from the resort’s property. Town & Country also partners with the Mt. Washington Auto Road and Great Glen Trails to offer summer discounts, and the resort also offers family adventure packages throughout the summer, featuring lodging, breakfast and tickets to Santa’s Village or StoryLand. Bretton Woods Universally-acclaimed recreational area Bretton Woods adds several family-friendly adventure activities for 2015, including river tubing on the Ammonoosuc River, mountain-top kite flying, new mountain biking trails at Fabyan Fields, and guided moose watching tours. The Bretton Woods Adventure Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 20. Mount Washington Cog Railway The Mount Washington Cog Railway will enjoy its first full season with its brand new engine. The Cog is also working on a new switch to be finished in 2016. The switch will eventually allow the railway to take more people to the top. When complete, trains will be able to park side-by-side and there will be a loading platform for guests. is like no other ATV destination in the country. Drawing visitors from all over the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, “this network allows riders to conveniently get from trails to restaurants, local shops, gas stations, and accommodations on main roads, all while exploring 1,000 connected miles of trails throughout Coos County.” Team O’Neil Rally School For those looking for extreme, adrenalinepumping thrills, the Team O’Neil Rally School now offers turbo-powered vehicles on all three-day programs and beyond, along with private classes for groups or families. Beginning this summer, Team O’Neil will also be offering low-speed 4x4 classes. Town and Country Inn and Resort The Town and Country Inn and Resort is KAYAK, CANOE & STAND UP PADDLE BOARD DEMO DAY On the Contoocook River Over 200 Kayaks, Canoes and Stand Up Paddle Boards to Demo Sun., May 17th, 2015 • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM New Hampshire’s largest on water Canoe & Kayak Demo & Sale Catch the Fever! Demo Dayn Specials o d Kayaks an s Accessorie Paddlers Wanted Hurricane Kayaks • New Wave Kayaks P and H • Dagger Kayak • Perception Kayak Wilderness Systems Kayak • Necky Kayak Eddyline Kayak • Current Designs Kayak Lincoln Canoe & Kayak • Bell Canoe We•No•Nah Canoe • Mad River Canoe Old Town Canoe • NDK Kayak Advanced Elements Kayak Valley Kayak • Old Town Kayak Ocean Kayak Location: Contoocook River Canoe Co. • 603-753-9804 9 Horse Hill Road • Concord, NH • contoocookcanoe.com Directions: Rt. 93N or S to Exit 15W. At 2nd set of lights, take a right onto Rt. 3 North, drive 3 1/2 miles and take a left onto Bog Road. Drive 2 1/2 miles to intersection, go straight through over river. First building on left. Stand Up Paddle Boards by Pau Hana, C4 Waterman, Surftech, BIC, Boardworks & Riviera Page 20 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 Calendar of Events Soling 1 Meter Model Yachting May 5, 2015, 1:00 PM, Free! 399 Center Street, Wolfeboro Falls, NH Phone: 603-569-4554 Join the Back Bay Skippers as they sail their radio-controlled Soling 1 Meter model yachts. The group meets every Tuesday, weather dependent, on the Bridge Falls Path in Back Bay. New participants or visitors are always welcome. To learn more call Commodore Mark Whitehead at 5394973 or visit the Museum's website. Quilts of World War II Lecture & Book signing May 6, 2015, 7:00 PM $8.00 per person for non-members, free to Wright Museum Members Wright Museum of World War II 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Phone: 603-569-1212 Email Website Sue Reich's talks about the important role quilters and quilts played in America during World War II. The wom en at home were just as committed to winning the war as the men fighting overseas, and the themes the women chose for their quilts reflected that commitment. The themes fall into four broad categories: supporting the war effort; building morale; selling or raffling their quilts to raise funds for the war effort; and reinforcing wartime strictures. Examples include Remember Pearl Harbor quilts, Victory quilts, and patchwork quilts sold or auctioned to raise money for the war effort. Sue Reich lectures nationally on a variety of quilt history topics and is well known for organizing the quilts in her extensive collection into themes. She has written seven books about the history of quilts. She also is a certified American Quilter’s Society appraiser and a National Quilting Associationtrained judge. She will sign copies of her book World War II Quilts, which Kumihimo Specialists eed For Beads 431 High St. Boscawen, NH 03303 Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 9 AM - 6 PM; and by appt. Specializing in Czech Shaped Seed Beads Miyuki, M Miyu Mi yuki yu ki,, St Ston Stones, tones o es, es, To TTools, Tool ools, ols, s,, PPatterns, aatt atte at ttern terns, r s,, KKits, itt , Clas CClasses as Rte 4 at Mile Marker 50 603-796-2074 http://www.NeedForBeads.US. will be on sale in the Museum Store. Doors open at 6:00 program begins at 7:00 please call 569-1212 to reserve your seat. Turkey Dinner May 9, 2015, 5:00 PM $9 adult; $5 12 and under 307 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833 Phone: 603-772-6625 Exeter United Methodist Church invites you to enjoy fresh turkey, homemade stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetable, rolls and a variety of pies for dessert. The event is open to the public; we have lots of free parking and are handicapped accessible. Take out dinners are available. Sheep & Wool and New England Alpaca Festival 9th Annual New England Hands-On Alpaca Fleece Off! It's all happening at the fabulous New Hampshire Sheep & Wool Festival, where we'll join our fellow fiber farmers and enthusiasts for a busy, fun-packed weekend chock full of livestock and fiber displays, vendors, seminars, demonstrations, and, of course, the fleece and fiber arts shows. Don't forget to see the beautiful hand-crafted items in the Fiber Arts Show! Come to Deerfield Fairgrounds to the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival and NEAF all in one great place! There are fiber animals of all sorts, and tons of things to do. Stop by the Oxen barn to see the alpacas. Mothers Day Weekend Arts and Craft Festival May 9, 2015, 10:00 AM, FREE Hampton Falls Town Common 4 Lincoln Ave., Hampton Falls, NH Phone: 603-332-2616 The scenic Town Common in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire will come alive with color, flavor and music for the 6th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Craft Festival on Saturday, May 9 and May 9, 2015, 9:00 AM Adults - $5.00 Seniors 62 and over $4.00 Children 12 and under - Free Deerfield Fairgrounds 43 Stage Road, Deerfield, NH 03037 Phone: 603-783-9436 Please join us this year for the New England Alpaca Fest (NEAF) and the New England Fabrics Worth the Visit! If you like Fabrics...You’ll love our Store! • Quilting • Fashion • Yarn & Knitting • Sewing Machines • Home Decor • Blinds • Curtains • Upholstery Central New England’s Largest Fabric Center. New England Fabrics & Decorating Center Open Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM Open Late on Fridays ‘til 8PM newenglandfabrics.com 55 Ralston Street, Keene, NH • 603-352-8683 Londonderry Flea Market Now open thru Nov. 1st! Saturdays & Sundays 8am-3pm • Weather permitting 300+ sellers on 30 acres! An assortment of good stuff, bargains, treasures! Flea Market! Do you have stuff you no longer want? Free weekend space as a 1st time seller each year Free space always for nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations For info 603-883-4196 or LondonderryFleamarket.com Friendly pets OK on leashes. Route 102, Londonderry, NH Have a fleatastic day!© A Specialty Boutique... Unique Accessories & Gifts... Downton Abbey Jewelry... Luxury French Linens and Table Lace... Kennebunk Home Throws www.enchantedlace.com Salzburg Square 292 Route 101, Amherst, NH 03031 (603) 673-5223 May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 21 Calendar of Events Sunday, May 10, 2015. Over 75 Juried craftsmen and craftswomen from all over New England will display and sell their American made works including Stained Glass, Original Watercolors, Pen and Ink Drawings, Photography, Pottery, Carved Wildlife, Folk Art, Hand Crafted Soaps, Country Wood, Quilts, Doll Clothes, Fine Jewelry, Floral Design and more. Come and sample the culinary delights of herbal dips, maple, pickles, jams, jellies, homemade fudge, strawberry shortcake, trail mixes and more. Live musical entertainment on the bandstand each day. The Fair is held rain or shine, handicap accessible and admission is free. Hampton Falls Town Common is located directly on Route 1 in the lovely and picturesque village of Hampton Falls, NH. This event is a fundraiser for the Hampton Falls Recreation Commission with funds raised to maintain and improve the commons. Directions: From Route 95 take Exit 1 onto Route 1 North. Festival Hours are Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. For more information call 603-332-2616 or visit us at www.castleberryfairs.com Food sales benefit Hampton Falls Fire Department. 10th Annual Great Bay Bird Walk May 9, 2015, 7:45 AM Free for members and non-members Great Bay Office / Lubberland Creek Preserve, 112 Bay Rd, Newmarket, NH Phone: 603-224-5853 Email Website Join us at The Nature Conservancy's Lubberland Creek Preserve in Newmarket as coastal bird expert Steve Mirick once again educates us on the migrating and nesting birds that call Great Bay home. Please register at your earliest convenience for this very popular field trip. Bring binoculars, shoes appropriate for hiking trails and a field guide if you'd like. This event is rain or shine. This hike is free for Nature Conservancy members as well as for non-members. Reservations are required. This field trip tends to fill up quickly, so register online today at www.nature.org/nhevents Mother's Day Special at Conway Scenic Railroad May 10, 2015, 11:30 AM Fares vary. Children under 4 ride FREE in Coach! 38 Norcross Circle North Conway, NH 03860 Phone: 603-356-5251 A special day for Mom where she rides FREE in Coach when accompanied by 1 or more of her children; FREE in First Class when accompanied by another paying adult. Complimentary appetizers served on board First Class Car. Mother's Day Brunch Cruise on M/S Mount Washington May 10, 2015, 10:00 AM Adults $ 44, child $ 22, age 4 and under free. M/S Mount Washington 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, NH Phone: 603-366-5531 Treat mom to a cruise and brunch on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee on her special day. Choose between the 10 Am or the 2 Pm cruise from Weirs Beach. Price includes brunch. Purchase your ticket on line or call early as these cruises usually sell out. Mother's Day at LaBelle Winery May 10, 2015, 9:00 AM, A La Carte 345 Route 101, Amherst, NH 03031 Phone: 603-672-9898 Join us at LaBelle Winery and treat the mom in your life to a special brunch! The Bistro menu will be available as well as a Special Menu created just for Mother's Day! Seating is limited. Call The Tasting Room to make your reservation: (603) 672-9898, ext. 1. Spring Social Aboard the Café Lafayette Dinner Train May 15, 2015, 5:00 PM, $90-99 3 Crossing at Riverplace North Woodstock, NH 03262 Phone: 603-745-2141 Tapas-style dining on “the restaurant with the More than a museum — a chance to rethink tradition. 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Spring Into Healthy Living™ Fair May 16, 2015, 10:00 AM, Free Concord Food Co-op 24 South Main Street, Concord, NH Phone: 603-225-6840 Celebrate spring with samples of local, natural foods and products, wine and other great treats. Listen to live music, pet barnyard animals, and bring the kids for fun activities. Numerous giveaways will be available throughout the day. This free event is open to the public. RAIN or SHINE, we'll be cozy under the big top tent! Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale at Settlers' Green May 22, 2015, 9:00 AM, Free 2 Common Court, North Conway, NH Phone: 603-356-7031 Save even more at over 60 brand name first-quality outlet stores at our sidewalk sale! Special sales! Special promotions! Coach, Banana Republic, Gap, Under Armour, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and so many more! New Hampshire IN Your Guide to What’s Happening in the Granite State! Leigh Bosse: Publisher Joyce Bosse: Editor Christi Macomber: Advertising Design Gail Stratos: Publications Design & Layout, Advertising Design, Production, Website Deborah Belanger: Account Representative Mary Yuryan: Account Representative Wendy Bamford: Account Representative Granite Quill Publishers 246 West Main St., Hillsborough, NH 03244 Phone: 603-464-3388 May 24, 2015, 8:30 AM $25.00 Online $30.00 Day of The Race 71 Punch Brook Road, Franklin, NH Phone: 603-671-3909. Join us Sunday on a beautiful run along scenic Chance Pond and Webster Lake on a U.S. Track & Field certified 5K course. This race is a Franklin Animal Shelter Signature Event. All funds raised allow us to continue our mission is to shelter, care for, and advocate for the abused, neglected and abandoned cats and dogs of the communities we serve by taking steps to control overpopulation and providing healthy animals that will be adopted into loving 'forever' homes. 26th Annual C howderfest & Brews May 24, 2015, 12:00 PM Village Road, Waterville Valley, NH Phone: 603-236-8175 Area restaurants vie for the coveted title of best local chowder. Guests help by casting their vote! Noon to 2pm. Admission fee covers generous samples of chowder and a voting ballot. From noon to 4 pm, seasonal ales are available in the brew tent, accompanied by a free outdoor rock & blues concert. Opening Reception Treasured Places, Protected Spaces May 29, 2015, 4:00 PM, Free Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 603-352-1895 From Hinsdale to Hillsborough and Walpole to Wilton, hundreds of tracts of land have been conserved in the Monadnock region so that the area’s natural beauty will be preserved for the benefit of future generations. Celebrate the beauty of the Monadnock region’s conservation spaces in this wonderful juried art show entitled Treasured Places, Protected Spaces. Artists will be on hand at the opening reception from 4-6pm to talk to the public. In honor of the exhibit, Electric Earth Orchestra of Peterborough will conduct a short program of works inspired by the region’s wildest preserved lands. Nature-inspired works for flue, viola, and harp will be performed at 7pm. Treasured Places, Protected Spaces is a collaboration between regional artists, the Historical Society of Cheshire County, the Monadnock Conservancy, and other local and regional environmental groups. Proceeds from the sale of artwork goes to support the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s mission to collect, preserve and communicate the history of Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Spring Farm Day May 30, 2015, 10:00 AM Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children, free to members. 1305 White Mountain Highway (ROUTE 125), Milton NH, NH 03851 Phone: 603-652-7840 May 30th Spring Farm Day Saturday 10 am- 4 pm Celebrate Spring on the Farm with plowing & planting activities, a plant & seedling sale, butter making, herbal tonics, farm & farmhouse tours, horse drawn wagon rides and a dance around the Maypole. Farmhouse tours will focus on the 1940s era on the farm. Cheshire Children’s Museum The Colony Mill Marketplace New Hampshire Keene, N Come play Tuesday through Saturday from 10 - 5 or Sunday 12 - 4 (Closed Monday) in historic gilmanton, new hampshire Antiques, Reproductions, and Quality Consignment Hours: Closed Mon. Tues.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-4 - - - - Imagine a world of possibilities - - - 1-603-903-1800 www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org fourcornersbrickhouse.com 525 Province Rd. Gilmanton, NH 03237 267-6949 Us On Follow constantly changing view.” This twohour, 20-mile round trip will take you on a spur of the historic Boston and Maine Railroad laid in the late 1800's to serve the historic "Grand" Hotels of the region. The Café Lafayette train cars offer spectacular views of the picturesque Pemigewasset River with its surrounding fields and forests. Keep your eyes peeled for moose, deer and bear while waving to canoeists and kayakers floating lazily down the river. Menu: Artisan bread and cheese plate - breads, crackers, gourmet cheeses and fresh fruit Mediterranean-style stuffed dates - gorgonzola and roasted pecans stuffed dates wrapped with prosciutto, paired with chorizo and mascarpone stuffed dates wrapped in apple-wood smoked bacon Papaya and mixed greens salad with an orange champagne vinaigrette Thinsliced marinated grilled flat iron steak over potato scallion pancake with lemon aioli and sweet onion compote French toast pound cake topped with ice cream and salted maple caramel sauce The popular 1952 Pullman Planetarium car, the Granite Eagle, is an unusual tri-level car with an upper observation DOME that also has windows fore and aft, giving the diner views forwards and back while the car is underway. The Indian Waters car is an exquisite 1924 Pullman-Standard Victorian Coach, filled with brass, stained glass and deeply aged woods. Regular tickets $90 | VIP tickets in the Dome and the Antique Car $99 Franklin Animal Shelter 5K race May 2015 | spring in new hampshire | Page 23 Cruising the Isles of Shoals and NH Seacoast for almost 30 years! • Party Ships (21+) • Weddings & Receptions • Sightseeing Tours • Private Charters • Visit Star Island • Educational Field Trips • Lighthouses Join us for fun. Cruises for everyone! www.islesofshoals.com Portsmouth, NH (603) 431-5500 Page 24 | Spring in new hampshire | May 2015 2013 VRA Vermont Retail Association Retailer of the year . We’ve got what you’ve been hunting for For women who love to shop and even men who don’t Over 20,000 pairs of boots and shoes in stock. We can fit your feet and your lifestyle Tax free footwear and clothing 286 Waits River Rd Bradford, Vermont 802-222-9316 vermontgear.com Monday- Saturday 8:30-5:30 Friday night till 8:00 PM closed Sunday & Memorial Day Located on 17 acres plenty of free parking and room to walk the dog
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