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Friday, March 30

As part of Draw On!, acommunity celebration ofdrawing, drawing materialsand paper will be available allday to patrons of the SamuelWentworth Libra ry inSandwich. More informationis available by phoning323-8104.

The drawing for NorthConway Library’s CabinFever Raffle will be heldtoday, so make sure to stop bythe library to check out thebaskets on display, get yourtickets, and try your luck.Contact the North ConwayPublic Library at 356-2961 formore information.

Join a drop-in group ofartists of all abilities and awide range of mediums, for aninformal working session withMWV Arts Association at9:00 am. Generally a still-lifeis set up each week andattendees are welcome to paintor draw the still-life in themedium of their choice. Orbring a project of your own towork on. This is a great way tomeet other artists and work onyour art. At the end of thesession, attendees are free toparticipate in a short critique.For complete details, call356-ARTS.

Visit the White MountainWaldorf School on Fridaysfrom 9-11am, for play, storytime, crafts, organic home-made snacks and more!During these classes, parents

learn to create a thrivingenvironment for their childrenand meet other parents, whilethe children are playing in awarm, home-like setting. Callfor more information at447-3168.

The Brownfield RecreationDepartment hosts a playgroupfor children ages 1 to 4 at theBrownfield Community Centerat 10:30 am. Join them for thefun!

The Shawn Smith “Ski forYouth Fundraiser” has teamedup with Fischer Skis to createan Essay Contest for 2012.This contest is open to anyyouth in Grades 5 through 12who would like to ski in the2012/ 2013 season. The grandprize will be a new 2012/2013Ski Equipment Package fromFischer Skis! To enter the2012 Essay Contest, pleasewrite a brief essay answeringthe following questions: 1.Why you believe you are theperson who should win this skiequipment package? 2. Whyyou enjoy the sport of skiing?3. What does the sport giveyou back each and every day inyour personal life? 4. Who isyour biggest inspiration inskiing? Please mail your essayby March 30th to: EllenGuilford, 54 Lisbon Rd.Lisbon, Maine 04250, oremail:

[email protected].

The 7th and 8th grade of theWhite Mountain WaldorfSchool would like to invite youto their production of the “TheJack Tales” this afternoon at4:00 pm at Salyards Center forthe Arts in Conway. Childrenof all ages will enjoy this

comedic children’s theatrep r o d u c t i o n ! Fo r m o reinformation, call the WhiteMountain Waldorf School at447-3168.

The Knights of Columbus ofOur Lady of the MountainsChurch in North Conway will hosttheir monthly supper this eveningfrom 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Thismonth’s offering is SeafoodNewberg with rice and vegetable,along with a garden salad andfresh bread. In addition to thespecial entree there will beassorted homemade desserts,coffee, tea or punch.

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

The Mount Washington ValleySkating Club will hold theirannual “It’s Great to Skate”Spring Show at the Ham IceArena in Conway this evening at6:30 pm.

Kennett Drama Club presentsWilliam Shakespeare’s “AMidsummer Night’s Dream”,directed by Glenn Noble andchoreographed by Holly Fougere.This evening at 7:00 pm atKennett High School’s LoyndAuditorium. All tickets will besold at the door.

AMC Highland Center inBretton Woods will offer“Climbing Katahdin” as theFeatured Movie this evening at7:30 pm. For additionalinformation, call 278-4453.

Saturday, March 31

Loosen up and explorewatercolor taking advantage of thefluidity it can produce in MWV

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Arts Association’s “Watercolor does theWork”, with Lavonne Suwalski. Explorewet–into–wet fused with lifting and layeringallowing the painting to evolve.Demonstrations and time to paint arehallmarks of Lavonne’s workshops. She isa watercolor teacher who brings enthusiasmand energy to her classes interspersed withhumor, making this a painting an experiencethat is fun and challenging. The two-dayworkshop is today from 9:00 am to 4:00 pmand tomorrow from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.Class size is limited so register early bycalling 356-ARTS.

The Center Ossipee Firemen’sAssociation invites all to come and winsome great prizes including Easter HamBaskets, and a live pig at their “Ham Night”Penny Sale. Ticket Sales will be from 2:00pm to 7:00 pm. Drawing of prizes will startat 7:00pm at the Ossipee Town Hall. Forfull details, or to make a donation, contactJohn Fogarty, COFD Firemen’s AssociationPresident at 539-4401.

As part of Draw On!, a communitycelebration of drawing, from 3:00 pm to5:00 pm the Tamworth Lyceum will host aclass on the traditional drawing techniqueChiaroscuro (which means 'light-dark' inItalian). Famed artists such as Leonardo daVinci and Caravaggio used this technique tocreate rich field of depth between thebackground and foreground. Learn thetechnique of the masters from Jamie Oakesof the Lyceum. Responding to Jamie [email protected] is greatlyappreciated so that we will have sufficientsupplies on hand. More information isavailable by phoning 323-8104.

Carroll County Altrusa is planning theSecond Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiserthis evening. Spaghetti and meatballs willbe served with salad and Italian breadfollowed by delicious desserts from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm. The dinner will be held atRunnells Hall in Chocorua . Tickets will beavailable at the door. All the proceeds willgo to support our literacy programs and thelocal food pantries. For more information,contact Altrusa at:

[email protected].

Have you ever wanted to own a NanWhite watercolor? This evening is yourbest opportunity! “ NAN WHITE theARTIST: An Exhibit for Sale” will be heldfrom 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Mt.Washington Valley Arts Association ‘s

Visual Arts Center in North ConwayVillage. Call for directions, 356-2787.

Kennett Drama Club presents their finalperformance of William Shakespeare’s “AMidsummer Night’s Dream”, directed byGlenn Noble and choreographed by HollyFougere. This evening at 7:00 pm at KennettHigh School’s Loynd Auditorium. Alltickets are sold at the door.

The Valley's Got Talent will be a fundraiserfor the White Mountain CommunityHealth Center to be held at 7:00 pm at theLeura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Centerin Fryeburg, Maine. Come cheer for yourfavorite Valley performers and support thehealth Center. Ticket information can befound at www.whitemountainhealth.org.

Join the AMC Highland Center in BrettonWoods for “It’s Not About the Hike”, the7:30 pm Featured Program. Nancy Sporborgand Pat Piper are two ordinary women whowent on an extraordinary journey over themountain summits and into their hearts.This is the story of what they found insidethemselves as they hiked over 1,250 miles tothe tops of over 190 mountains through allfour seasons. For complete details, call278-4453.

Sunday, April 1

Mount Washington Lodge of Free &Accepted Masons will host a benefitbreakfast fund-raiser for MWV Habitat forHumanity. The breakfast will be servedfrom 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the MasonicHall in North Conway (above the movietheater). Please bring a non-perishable fooditem, or pet food item for our local foodpantries. In addition to a great breakfast,you might have an opportunity to win ahouse from Habitat. Several houses will beraffled off and you could be one of thewinners.

The 7:30 pm Featured Movie at AMCHighland Center, in Bretton Woods, is “TheNational Parks: America’s Best Idea” PartOne: The Making of the National Parks.Find out more by phoning 278-4453.

Monday, April 2

The Remick Museum and Farm offers aPreschool Story Hour this morning from10:00 am to 11:00 am. They will be readingfun stories all about farmers. Weatherpermitting, children will get a chance tomeet the farm's farmer! Story hour isdesigned for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.If bringing a group of more than 5, pleasecall ahead. For more information call

323-7591 or toll free 1 (800) 686-6117.

Chair exercises for those who needassistance getting in and out of the car or achair are held Mondays at 10:30 am at theGibson Center in North Conway.

The Conway Public Library continues theFamily Place Series “Play to Learn, Learn toPlay” for children ages 1 to 3 years old todayat 10:30 am. This final session focuses onNutrition with local experts on hand to answeryour questions and concerns. There is a limitof 15 parents/caregivers plus their children foreach session so registration is required. Call447-5552 to sign up for this FUN andinformative series.

The Conway Public Library and StartingPoint offer a free film called “The PurityMyth” this evening at 6:30 pm. The film isbased on the book by Jessica Valenti,exposing the conservative right wing’scampaign to teach young girls that theirsexuality is the sum total of their self worth.Anyone who cares about and /or works withyoung women should see this film. Thescreening is free and open to the public.

AMC Highland Center in Bretton Woodswill offer “The National Parks: America’sBest Idea:” Part Two: Capturing the Parks asthe Featured Movie this evening at 7:30 pm.For additional information, call 278-4453.

Tuesday, April 3

White Mountain Waldorf School offers youa chance to Walk Through the Grades from8:00 am to 8:30 am. This is a greatopportunity to see how Waldorf education istaught in the elementary and middle schoolclassrooms, by educating the whole child:academically, emotionally, socially andspiritually! Please RSVP by calling 447-3168.

Carroll County RSVP’s “Bone Builders”, alow-impact exercise program for seniors in thecounty who are interested in a mild program tostrengthen their bones and muscles meets atthe Eaton Town Hall on Tuesday’s from 9:00am to 10:00 am and at the North ConwayCommunity Center from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.A free training is being offered for leaders inMarch, if you are interested in starting a

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Mount Washington Valley Promotionswill present our 3rd Annual VolunteerRecognition Event on September 30, 2012at the Grand Summit Hotel in Bartlett. Wewill honor volunteers who have madesignificant contributions to their chosennon-profit organizations and the MountWashington Valley as a whole.Participating organizations, and individuals,are asked to solicit nominations from thepublic, their membership and boardmembers and select a recipient from thosenominations received. When theorganization has selected a recipient, thatperson’s nomination form and reasons forselection will be forwarded to ValleyPromotions. A separate board will reviewall nominations and select one “Volunteerof the Year” for the Mount WashingtonValley.

Plans are still being finalized and sponsors

are being sought. Our goal is to makethis an affordable evening for all who areinterested in participating. Thenomination fee for each individual orteam will be $15.00 to defray the costsof awards and refreshments. Attendeesmay purchase tickets for $5.00 perperson.

Volunteer of the YearEligibility Criteria

All nominations must meet thefollowing criteria:

An individual or team ofindividuals who hasserved as a volunteer to aMount Washington Valleynon-profit organizationduring the 2011 calendaryear.

Candidates for the awardmay be nominated by anorganization, individual orcurrent volunteer.

Volunteers must becurrently “in good standing”.

Nominations must berece ived b y Va l leyPromotions by Friday,June 29, 2012.

Complete details and the nominationforms are available at:

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p.m. at the Conway PublicLibrary. The Purity Myth is anew film that examines culturalmovements pushing a message ofpurity and abstinence for youngpeople. Full of thought-provoking insight, this movie willspark a great discussion!

* A Community Response:Addressing the Needs of Victimsof Sexual Violence in CarrollCounty April 10th from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the Camp CalumetConference Center, 1090 OssipeeLake Road Freedom, NH. Thisevent is a gathering of investedpar tne rs , su rvivor s , andcommunity members who wishto address sexual violence in ourcommunity. Join us in thisimportant conversation! A lightdinner will be provided. Pleasecall 447-2494 to register for thisevent!

* Valley Vision and Wolfeboro

April is National Sexual ViolenceAwareness Month, an opportunity torenew our commitment to supportingsurvivors of sexual violence while atthe same time working to preventfuture violence in our community. Ourtheme this month is “Expanding theVision: Reaching Every Victim”. We,at Starting Point want every survivorto know that there is supportive,sensitive, and caring help available forsurvivors of violence. We hope thatyou, as a community member, willconsider adding your voice and yourenergy to the movement by engagingin our programs throughout April,listed below. Learn more at aboutStarting Point and our services atwww.startingpointnh.org.

* Movie showing and discussion“The Purity Myth”: April 5th at 6:00

Community Television will broadcastinterviews with Starting Point staff andvolunteers as well as a short video ti-tled, “Start By Believing” about the im-portance of believing victims of sex-ual violence. Look for these conversa-tions throughout the month on your lo-cal television channel!

* New volunteer training beginsApril 25th! Starting Point is looking forvolunteers to assist victims of violencein many capacities. The trainingprovides extensive information aboutthe dynamics of domestic and sexualviolence, protocols for support victimsof interpersonal violence, and lots ofgreat practice in advocacy skills.

* Healthy Relationships TreeDisplay: North Conway HannafordSupermarket. A creative display thatuses a tree metaphor to discuss theparts of a healthy community andoffers passersby the opportunity tooffer a thought about creating acommunity that works to end violence.

program in your area. For moreinformation on this program callCCRSVP at 356-9331.

The Conway Public Library offers SpringStory Time for 2 year olds today at 10:30am. “Let’s Get Hoppin” has books, songsrhymes & stories about going places. Noregistration necessary. Older siblings andguests are always welcome.

Lunch & Games at Silver Lake Landing,sponsored by the Gibson Center is at 12:00noon every Tuesday, and is followed bygames, or a movie.

The Managing Money in Today’s Timeworkshop will be held at Silver LakeLanding in from 12:45 pm to 2:00 pm. AnnHamilton, Extension Educator with UNHCooperative Extension, will be thepresenter. Pre-registration is required.Register by calling the Gibson Center at356-3231.

The Conway Public Library’s WritersGroup meets today at 4:30 pm in the HamCommunity Room. This is an open groupthat welcomes all genres. This monthspecial guest and local author RickDavidson will join the group and talk abouthis works of fiction.

Would you like to learn how to knit? Jointhe White Mountain Waldorf School everyother Tuesday of the month for a funknitting hour! If you already know how toknit, come anyway, you may learn newtechniques or patterns. It is a free workshop,but make sure that you bring a friend withyou, your needles and favorite yarn. RSVPto 447-3168.

Join the AMC Highland Center in BrettonWoods for “The National Parks: America’sBest Idea” Part Three: Musical JourneysThrough the Parks, the 7:30 pm FeaturedMovie. For complete details, call 278-4453.

Wednesday, April 4

Freedom Library’s preschool storytimetakes place on Wednesdays at 10:00 am.The storytime is lots of fun for childrenages 2-5 with music, action rhymes, stories,crafts and more! The more, the merrier, soplease help spread the word to families withyoung children in Freedom and surroundingtowns who may not know of this greatresource.

Wii: Practice your golf swing, your tennisgame, or get a strike bowling…Wednesday

at the Gibson Center 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The Conway Public Library offers SpringStory Time for Babies less than 2 years oldtoday. “Let’s Get Hoppin” has simplebooks, stories, rhymes and songs aboutgoing places. No registration is necessary.Older siblings and guests are welcome.

The Gibson Center Feinstein DessertAuction, starts about noon. Lots of yummyitems are available to be bid on. If you areinterested in baking, contact Jill Reynolds at356-3231.

"Care for the Caregiver Support Group",a theory guided and leader facilitatedsupport group for caregivers that will meetat the Gibson Center on Wednesday's from12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. For additionaldetails, call 356-3231.

The 4-H Science and Tech Explorersafterschool club meets Wednesdayafternoons at the Madison ElementarySchool from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Thisprogram is for children in grades 4 through6 who are interested in science andtechnology. Please call the 4-H Office atUNH Cooperative Extension at 447-3834 toregister or if you have questions.

As part of Draw On!, a communitycelebration of drawing, today from 4:00 pmto 5:00 pm, at the Cook Memorial Libraryin Tamworth, artist Jay Rancourt will lead apaste paper drawing and collage greetingcard workshop for all ages. Moreinformation can be obtained by calling323-8104.

Dollars for Scholars Combined Concert,a musical extravaganza combining thetalents of the music departments ofFryeburg Academy and Kennett HighSchool, will be held at the Leura HillEastman Performing Arts Center at 7:00pm. Come to enjoy both the band and choralmusic performed by these very talented stu-dents and help Dollars for Scholars ofMount Washington Valley raise funds forlocal scholarships.

AMC Highland Center in BrettonWoods will offer “The National Parks:America’s Best Idea” Part 5: Interviewswith Nevada Barr and The Boss as theFeatured Movie this evening at 7:30 pm.For additional information, call 278-4453.

Thursday, April 5

The next Eggs & Issues Business Leaders'Breakfast will focus on the 2012 InvestmentOutlook and How To Put The Stock MarketTo Work For You. The event will be held

this morning, with networking at 8:30 amand the program from 9:00 am to 10:30 amat the Technology Village in Conway.Contact the MWV Economic Council bycalling 447-6622.

Belly Dance Class is held Thursdays at9:00 am at the Gibson Center. Call356-3231 for details and to sign up.

Carroll County RSVP’s “Bone Builders”,a low-impact exercise program for seniorsin the county who are interested in a mildprogram to strengthen their bones andmuscles meets at the Eaton Town Hall onThursday’s from 9:00 am to 10:00 am andat the North Conway Community Centerfrom 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A free training isbeing offered for leaders in March, if youare interested in starting a program in yourarea. For more information on this programcall CCRSVP at 356-9331.

A Course In Miracles: is being offered atthe Gibson Center Thursday mornings at10:00 am. All are welcome to attend. Thecourse is free, but you may wish to purchasethe book “A Course in Miracles, Text,Workbook for Students, and Manual forTeachers” which generally sells for about$25. This ongoing course is beingfacilitated by David Brand, who can bereached at 986-3793 for answer questions.

Chair exercises for those who needassistance getting in and out of the car or achair are held Thursdays at 10:30 am at theGibson Center in North Conway.

The Conway Public Library has SpringStory Time for 3 & 4 year olds today at10:30 am. Stories, rhymes and a craft willcelebrate the Spring Season. Noregistration is necessary. Guests are alwayswelcome.

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The movie “The Ten Commandments”will be shown at The Gibson Center afterlunch today and tomorrow.

The Managing Money in Today’s Timeworkshop will be held at the Gibson Centerfor Senior Services in North Conway, from12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. There is no charge toparticipate in the Managing Money inToday’s Time workshop. Ann Hamilton,Extension Educator with UNH CooperativeExtension, will be the presenter. Pre-registration is required. Register by callingthe Gibson Center at 356-3231.

To help increase awareness of the need forblood and thank those who generously givethe gift of life, SUBWAY® is teaming upwith the American Red Cross during themonth of April. All presenting donors in theMt. Washington Valley and Tamworth areawill receive a coupon for a free regular six-inch sub at any participating SUBWAY®restaurant. The Red Cross bloodmobilecomes to the North Conway Grand Hotel inNorth Conway today from 1:00 pm to 6:00pm, sponsored by the Conway VeterinaryHospital. To make an appointment to giveblood, or for more information about givingblood, contact the American Red Cross at1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) orvisit online at redcrossblood.org.

Join your friends and neighbors at theShannon Door Pub for a fun night of Pizza,music, and a great raffle, to raise money forthe Eastern Slope Ski Club. $1.00 fromevery Pizza sold between 4:00 pm and11:00 pm will be donated to the ESSC.

Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) invites all interested residents to joinThe Exploring Deep Ecology discussiongroup Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmin the Red Room of the Conway PublicLibrary. Those interested in the study circleshould register by contacting KellyGoodson at 986-4570.

Friday, April 6

Join a drop-in group of artists of allabilities and a wide range of mediums, foran informal working session with MWVArts Association at 9:00 am. Generally astill-life is set up each week and attendeesare welcome to paint or draw the still-life inthe medium of their choice. Or bring aproject of your own to work on. This is agreat way to meet other artists and work onyour art. At the end of the session, attendeesare free to participate in a short critique.

For complete details, call 356-ARTS.

Visit the White Mountain Waldorf Schoolon Fridays from 9-11am, for play, storytime, crafts, organic homemade snacks andmore! During these classes, parents learn tocreate a thriving environment for theirchildren and meet other parents, while thechildren are playing in a warm, home-likesetting. Call for more information at447-3168.

Volunteers are needed for Green MountainConservation Group’s GET WET! today at10:00 am at the Ossipee Central School.Help Ossipee students with a ground watertesting program. Call 539-1859 foradditional information and to sign up.

The Brownfield Recreation Departmenthosts a playgroup for children ages 1 to 4 atthe Brownfield Community Center at 10:30am. Join them for the fun!

The North Conway Library’s TGIF BookGroup will read “Animal, Vegetable,Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver and discussit at 10:30 am at the library. This is an opengroup. Everyone is welcome, whether or notyou are a library member and whether or notyou have finished the book. Contact theNorth Conway Library at 356-2961 for moreinformation or to reserve your copy of“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”.

The Red Cross bloodmobile comes to theUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of theEastern Slopes in Tamworth today from12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. All presentingdonors in the Tamworth area will receive acoupon for a free regular six-inch sub at anyparticipating SUBWAY® restaurant. Tomake an appointment to give blood, or formore information about giving blood,contact the American Red Cross at 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visitonline at redcrossblood.org.

The Ossipee Voyagers 4-H club is lookingfor donations of books in good condition fora fundraiser that will benefit local libraries.The 4-H members are collecting books andsorting them into subject areas in their BookPantry. Books can be dropped off in theOssipee area by contacting Karen Deighan at539-3551 to make arrangements or you canbring them to the 4-H offices in Conway.The Book Pantry will be open today from12:00 noon to 4:00 pm and tomorrow from8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The location is TheCenter at 10 Moultonville Road in CenterOssipee.

Bingo is held every Friday night at theLovell VFW Hall. Early Bird starts at 6:30.

Saturday, April 7

The Ossipee Voyagers 4-H club BookPantry will be open today from 8:00 am to1:00 pm. The location is The Center at 10Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee.Contact Karen Deighan at 539-3551 to learnmore and to donate books.

The Ossipee Old Home Week Committeewill sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 am(sharp) at the Ossipee Central School fieldsin Center Ossipee. This is for childrenthrough the age of 12. Children need tobring their own container to put their eggsin. For more information please contactCo-Chair’s Sue Simpson at 539-6322 orAnne Ward at 539-2696. This will befollowed, at 10:30 am, with a performanceby Gary, the Silent Clown. Enjoy a fastpaced morning of action as Gary amazesyou with juggling, unicycle riding, balloonanimals, chalk art, magic, and a lot more.Gary does this all as he puts his make upon! The show takes place in the OssipeeCentral School Gym.

The Bartlett Recreation Department’sAnnual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10:00 amsharp at the Josiah Bartlett ElementarySchool. 2000 eggs will be divided over 4age groups. Each group will be looking forthe golden egg in which will get the winneran extra prize. There will be a “bestdecorated” basket contest for prizes as well.

Brownfield Recreation Department’sEaster Egg Hunt and Dessert Raffle startsat 10:00 am at the Brownfield CommunityCenter. Dessert donations are appreciated!

The C.A. Snow School of Fryeburg willbe holding their 2nd Annual Luck of theDraw/ Live Auction this afternoon at theWadsworth Arena in Fryeburg. The doorswill open at 3:30 pm and the drawings willstart promptly at 5:30 pm. You won't wantto miss this one!! Prizes include over nightstays, camping weekends, car detail,baskets, lots and lots of gift certificates forlocal restaurants and shops, 50/50 raffle,Kids only table and so much more… Therewill be food and drinks to purchaseprovided by the Pequawket KidsAssociation. Any questions should bedirected to Sheila Tibbetts, (207) 935-4132.

Sunday, April 8

Don’t miss this year’s giant Easter EggHunt at AMC’s Highland Center! All agesare welcome to attend; hunt starts promptlyat 10:00 am but please arrive a few minutes

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early! They will also be serving their famedEaster Brunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Monday, April 9


Join beginner to advanced artists for a6:00 pm life drawing session. Draw orpaint the nightly model in the medium ofyour choice. Instruction will be available forthose who want it, or you may work on yourown. Contact Mount Washington ValleyArts Association at 356-ARTS (2787) fordetails and to sign up.

Tuesday, April 10

Carroll County United’s BalancingEconomic Development & EnvironmentalStewardship Team will meet at 8:00 am atthe Tri-County CAP Resource Center inTamworth.

Carroll County RSVP’s “Bone Builders”,a low-impact exercise program for seniorsin the county who are interested in a mildprogram to strengthen their bones andmuscles meets at the Eaton Town Hall onTuesday’s from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and atthe North Conway Community Center from1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A free training isbeing offered for leaders in March, if youare interested in starting a program in yourarea. For more information on this programcall CCRSVP at 356-9331.

The Conway Public Library offers SpringStory Time for 2 year olds today at 10:30am. “Let’s Get Hoppin” has books, songsrhymes & stories about going places. Noregistration necessary. Older siblings andguests are always welcome.

Lunch & Games at Silver Lake Landing,sponsored by the Gibson Center is at 12:00noon every Tuesday, and is followed bygames, or a movie.

A Blood Pressure & Foot Clinic is held onthe 2nd Tuesday of each month at theGibson Center from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.Call Jill at 356-3231 for more information.

Carroll County United’s Health &Wellness Team will hold a meeting from3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Tri-County CAPResource Center in Tamworth.

A Community Response: Addressing theNeeds of Victims of Sexual Violence in

Carroll County will take place from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at the Camp CalumetConference Center in Freedom. Presentedby Starting Point, this event is a gatheringof invested partners, survivors, andcommunity members who wish to addresssexual violence in our community. Join usin this important conversation! A lightdinner will be provided. Please call447-2494 to register for this event!

The Friends of the Bartlett Public Librarywill host their monthly book discussion thisevening at 7:00 pm in the library. Theselection for April is Caleb's Crossing byGeraldine Brooks. This, her fourth novel isabout the epon ymous CalebCheeshahteaumauk, a member of theWampanoag Indian tribe that inhabitsMassachusetts’s Great Harbor (a part ofMartha’s Vineyard), and the first NativeAmerican who will graduate from HarvardCollege (in 1665). Books are available atthe library and refreshments will be servedfollowing the discussion.

Wednesday, April 11

Freedom Library’s preschool storytimetakes place on Wednesdays at 10:00 am.The storytime is lots of fun for children ages2-5 with music, action rhymes, stories,crafts and more! The more, the merrier, soplease help spread the word to families withyoung children in Freedom and surroundingtowns who may not know of this greatresource.

Wii: Practice your golf swing, your tennisgame, or get a strike bowling…Wednesdayat the Gibson Center 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The Conway Public Library offers SpringStory Time for Babies less than 2 years oldtoday. “Let’s Get Hoppin” has simplebooks, stories, rhymes and songs aboutgoing places. No registration is necessary.Older siblings and guests are welcome.

"Care for the Caregiver Support Group", atheory guided and leader facilitated supportgroup for caregivers that will meet at theGibson Center on Wednesday's from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm. For additional details, call

356-3231.

The 4-H Science and Tech Explorersafterschool club meets Wednesdayafternoons at the Madison ElementarySchool from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Thisprogram is for children in grades 4 through6 who are interested in science andtechnology. Please call the 4-H Office atUNH Cooperative Extension at 447-3834 toregister or if you have questions.

Carroll County United’s ChildhoodReadiness & Success Team will meet from6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the ConwayElementary School Library.

The Bartlett Historical Society willpresent “Graveyard Gleanings-LateArrivals”, at the Seasons Of AttitashRecreation Room at 7:00 pm. Thepresentation will focus on the lives of twobrothers, their connection with BartlettHistory, the life of the village during theperiod, and stories of the two familiesduring the Depression and World War II.The program is free, light refreshments willbe served, and the public is cordially invitedto join the Historical Society for an eveningof stories of love and loss of two brotherswho were truly “Late Arrivals”.

Thursday, April 12

Belly Dance Class is held Thursdays at9:00 am at the Gibson Center. Call356-3231 for details and to sign up.

Carroll County RSVP’s “Bone Builders”,a low-impact exercise program for seniorsin the county who are interested in a mildprogram to strengthen their bones andmuscles meets at the Eaton Town Hall onThursday’s from 9:00 am to 10:00 am andat the North Conway Community Centerfrom 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A free training isbeing offered for leaders in March, if youare interested in starting a program in yourarea. For more information on this programcall CCRSVP at 356-9331.

A Course In Miracles: is being offered atthe Gibson Center Thursday mornings at10:00 am. All are welcome to attend. Thecourse is free and is being facilitated byDavid Brand, who can be reached at986-3793 for answer questions.

Volunteers are needed for GreenMountain Conservation Group’s GETWET! today at 10:00 am at the SandwichCentral School. Help Sandwich studentswith a ground water testing program. Call539-1859 for additional information and tosign up. Continued on page 7

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Chair exercises for those who needassistance getting in and out of the car or achair are held Thursdays at 10:30 am at theGibson Center in North Conway.

“Herstory in Civil War Quilts” is theGibson Center trip to the NH HistoricalSociety Lecture, with dinner at Red Apple.Please call to reserve a seat on the bus forthis trip, 356-3231.

The Conway Public Library has SpringStory Time for 3 & 4 year olds today at10:30 am. Stories, rhymes and a craft willcelebrate the Spring Season. Noregistration is necessary. Guests are alwayswelcome.

Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) invites all interested residents to joinThe Exploring Deep Ecology discussiongroup Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmin the Red Room of the Conway PublicLibrary. Those interested in the study circleshould register by contacting KellyGoodson at 986-4570.

Friday, April 13

CONFR presents “The Art of FearlessFundraising! Asking for Major Gifts withConfidence”, with Peter D. "Pete" Caesar II,CFRE today from 8:45am to 12:00 noon(Check in: 8:30 am) at the Family ResourceCenter in Gorham, NH. Any sizeorganization can develop a strong MajorGifts program with the commitment of theExecutive Director, Development Director,Board Members, and Fund DevelopmentCommittee to appropriate best practices.This highly interactive workshop willexplore how major donors are identified,involved, cultivated, and finally asked for agift. Pete will demystify the components ofsuccessful personal solicitations, focusingon the bedrock importance of becomingadept at "listening the gift." Go to:www.confr.org for more information and toregister or call 724-6741.

Join a drop-in group of artists of allabilities and a wide range of mediums, foran informal working session with MWVArts Association at 9:00 am. Generally astill-life is set up each week and attendeesare welcome to paint or draw the still-life inthe medium of their choice. Or bring aproject of your own to work on. This is agreat way to meet other artists and work onyour art. At the end of the session, attendeesare free to participate in a short critique.For complete details, call 356-ARTS.

Volunteers are needed for GreenMountain Conservation Group’s GETWET! today at 10:00 am at the OssipeeCentral School. Help Ossipee students witha ground water testing program. Call539-1859 for additional information and tosign up.

The Brownfield Recreation Departmenthosts a playgroup for children ages 1 to 4 atthe Brownfield Community Center at 10:30am. Join them for the fun!

The Gibson Center Sight ServicesSupport Group will meet at 10:30 am. Allpeople who have a visual challenge, orthose who live with or care for a personwith a visual challenge are welcome.

The Gibson Center’s Welcome SpringBallroom Dance will take place at 12:30pm. This is a Feinstein Dance, so pleasebring an item for our pantry.

Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed, in Glen, will beoffering a Dine to Donate for the MissMWV Teen Scholarship Program todayfrom 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The scholarshipprogram will receive 20 % of the proceedsfrom the evening’s sales. Support the MissMWV Teen Scholarship Program, andenjoy a fantastic meal at the same time!!!

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

Friends of ParSem will host their 2ndAnnual Souper Supper from 6:30 pm to

8:00 pm. Four home-made soups - hamand split pea, hearty beef, minestrone andchili - salad, assorted rolls and biscuits,beverages and strawberry shortcake andcookies served buffet style. Music will beprovided by Puckerbrush. For moreinformation, call (603) 539-5233 or(207)793-8519.

Saturday, April 14

Harvest Hills Animal Shelter’s annualDrive Through Rabies Clinic will be heldthis morning at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds.This unique Rabies Clinic is a popular oneeach year, so be sure to mark it on yourcalendar! The clinic begins at 9:00 am andends at 12:00 noon. Veterinarians willliterally get into your car if needed, toadminister the low cost Rabies vaccines.Please be sure to bring documentation ofprior rabies vaccine. This event is sponsoredby Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital with allproceeds going to Harvest Hills AnimalShelter. For additional information, call theshelter at (207) 935-4358.

Monday, April 16

A Mountain Garden Club “Lunch andLearn” program will be held at the Red FoxBar and Grille in Jackson . Jeff O’Donal,owner of O’Donal’s Nursery in Portland,Maine will present “The Barth Daylilies -A New England Success Story.” O’Donal’sNursery, originally Forest City Nurserycirca 1850, became owner of the BarthHybrid line of daylilies in 2001. JosephBarth of Alna, Maine first hybridized thesedaylilies, and Joseph’s son Nick continuesthat work today. Advance reservations arerequired by April 9th. Past “Lunch andLearn” programs have sold out quickly, soplease contact Colleen Allbee at 383-0990for reservations early. Business meetingbegins at 10:30 a.m. with lunch andO’Donal’s program to follow at 11:30 am.


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