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Tiffany Tea

Community Calendar Tiffany Tea Presented by Bethlehem Fire Dept Auxiliary Afternoon Tea, Delectable Menu, Fun, Prizes, Music Children’s Menu Available. Type of Event: Benefit. Community. Music. Region: White Mountains. Cost: $15 Per Person. Contact Information: Reservations Required 603-381-5331 bethfiredeptaux@gmail.com. Sunday, May 19, 2013. Maplewood Country Club Bethleham, NH.

3rd Annual Autism Center Walk-A-Thon

Community Calendar Family event to support the Autism Center of Central NH. Walk or stroller along the WOW Trail. Lunch for walkers Noon - 2 pm at LRCS. Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Laconia. Cost: No registration fee. Raise $25 and recieve a T-shirt. Contact Information: Karen McDowell, karenmc@lrcs.org 603-581-1544. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Start and end at Lakes Region Community Services, 719 N. Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

9th Annual New Hampshire Renaissance Faire

Community Calendar The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire was "Best in New Hampshire" in 2012. It is a family oriented charity faire with something for everyone. Jousting, Knights, Music, Food, Craftsmen and Activities. Type of Event: Benefit. Region: Seacoast. Cost: Adults $12 Kids 5-12- $8 Under 4 free. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 9 Thorne Rd. Kingston, NH 03848.

Mount Washington Cog Railway Opens for its 144th Season

Community Calendar Mount Washington Cog Railway Opens for its 144th Season MARSHFIELD STATION, NH - The Mount Washington Cog Railway opened this weekend for its 144th season of bringing visitors from as far away as Russia to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak. The season marks the 30th year of ownership for the Presby and Bedor families, and extends into January 1. This year, the Cog will be offering new events including a Ride & Observatory Tour, Photo Workshop Tour, and a Railfans’ Day and a “Name That Train!” contest for the new biodiesel engine. Details for all events can be found at thecog.com As part of each 3-hour round trip on the Cog, Passengers spend about an hour on the summit, where those ticket holders get free admission to the Mount Washington Observatory Museum, which provides a fascinating look at the weather history of the peak. The history, lore and legend of New Hampshire's most fabled mountain is told by the Granite State's favorite storyteller, Fritz Wetherbee, who narrates the onboard audio… Type of Event: Family. Region: White Mountains. Cost: $64 Adults, $57 Seniors, $39 Children 4-12, Ages 3 and under are free on a lap. Contact Information: 800-922-8825. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Mount Washington Cog Railway 3168 Base Station Rd (6 miles off Rt 302) Bretton Woods, NH 03575.

New Horizons Walk Against Hunger

Community Calendar Come join us and walk against hunger to benefit the hungry and homeless of Manchester on Sunday, May 19th. This, 23rd Annual, four-mile walk in downtown Manchester is New Horizons’ largest annual fundraiser. There will be food, entertainment and fun for all! Rain or shine. Registration at 11:00 AM and walk begins at Noon. Veteran’s Park at the corner of Elm and Central Streets. This event is pet friendly. New Horizons operates homeless shelters, soup kitchen and food pantry. Type of Event: Benefit. Community. Fundraiser. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Contact Information: For More Information, call Michelle Casale, 603-668-1877 Ext. 125 or michelle.casale@newhorizonsfornh.org. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Veteran's Park Corner of Elm and Central Streets Manchester, NH.

Tripping the Light Fantastic Earrings (Intermediate Level Soutache)

Community Calendar Tripping the Light Fantastic Earrings (Intermediate Level Soutache) with Amee Sweet-McNamara Sunday, May 19th, 2013 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Build on the basics! Expand your stitch vocabulary! This six hour intensive intermediate level class introduces finer, Domestic Soutache, reveals the secrets to working with larger, flat beads and incorporating rhinestone chain. Bonus skill; learn to create delicate, open areas that show Swarovski crystals and other translucent beads at their sparkling best! Students need to bring their own pair of sharp craft scissors, as well as a small desk lamp (if desired). As this class runs a full 6 hours, students are encouraged to bring lunch, snacks, and drinks! **Students must have basic soutache experience to enroll in this course. This includes any basic soutache course taken with Amee at any venue she has taught at!** Tuition is $55.00 per student, with an additional $40.00 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the time of the class (this fee covers a Souta… Type of Event: Art. Clinic/Class. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: $55.00. Contact Information: For more details or to Pre-Register, contact the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery at (603)279-7920 or nhcraft@metrocast.net. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery 279 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith NH 03253. For more info visit www.nhcrafts.org.

Kites Against Cancer

Community Calendar This fun filled family event includes kite flying, face painting, raffles, refreshments, music provided by Z107 and more! Come early and warm-up with Zumba® on the beach from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Proceeds from this event benefit The Beyond the Rainbow Fund at Exeter Hospital providing financial assistance and additional support to local cancer patients in need. Type of Event: Community. Family. Fundraiser. Region: Seacoast. Cost: Free Admission;Kites Available for Purchase 1 for $8/2 for $15. Contact Information: Visit www.exeterhospital.com or call 603-580-6668 for additional information. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Hampton Beach.

Buddhist Talk

Community Calendar Ajahn David Chutiko is Vice Abbot of Wat Buddhabhavana Temple in Westford, MA. Venerable Chutiko was ordained a Buddhist Monk 17 years ago in Thailand. He is committed to interfaith dialogue and teaches frequently in Christian and secular venues in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and elsewhere. Ajahn David also teaches semi-monthly to a sangha at the Federal Medical Center at Devens. Please join us Sunday, May 19th as Ajahn David Chutiko speaks to us on his beloved Buddhist faith tradition. RSVP by 5/16. Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Religious. Region: Nashua. Contact Information: 603-546-2320 amyb@treeoflifenh.com. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Tree of Life School for Sacred Living, LLC 5 Northern Blvd. #8 Amherst, NH 03031. For more info visit www.tolinterfaithtemple.org.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRING CONCERT

Community Calendar CONCERT TO BENEFIT SOBOSLAI & EMERSON HANDICAPPED HOUSE. FEATURING THE LAKES REGION CHORDSMEN, LUTHERAN BELL RINGERS AND MANY MORE. Type of Event: Concert. Region: Laconia. Cost: FREE WILL OFFERING. Contact Information: KELLY SOBOSLAI 934-3800. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2:00 PM. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 876 NORTH MAIN ST. LACONIA NH.

"A Moment in Time" A Tribute to Count Basie Featuring Drummer & Basie Alumnus Butch Miles

Entertainment As a distinguished part of the “royalty” of American jazz , The Count, also known as ”The Kid from Red Bank,” led one of the most swinging and influential big bands in history. The very word “Basie” is synonymous with big band swing. Joining the Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra is former Basie drummer Butch Miles. Butch is considered one of the most important big band drummers alive today and was a pivotal influence on the Basie band of the 1970’s, recording such classics as “Wind Machine” and “Freckle Face.”. Type of Event: Entertainment. Music. Region: Concord. Cost: Gold Circle $45, Orch./Mezz $35, Balc. $20. Contact Information: Friends@ccanh.com Box Office: (603) 225-1111. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 4:00 PM. The Capitol Center for the Arts 44 South Main St Concord NH 03301. For more info visit www.ccanh.com.

St. Osmund's Screening

Community Calendar Come watch St. Osmund's, Keene State College's first feature-length film. Short Q&A session to follow screening. Type of Event: Art. Entertainment. Film. Screening. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: tomjorgensen1@gmail.com. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Wilton Town Hall Theatre 40 Main St. Wilton, NH 03086. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Fundraiser Dinner at Patrick's Pub

Community Calendar **Supporters: please tell your server or bartender that you are there for the fundraiser in order for half of your food purchase to be donated to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's Audiology Department. The staff will not be asking customers. This fundraiser is taking place in order to raise money to purchase a children's loaner hearing aid device (BAHA) for the Audiology Department in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center located in Lebanon, NH. When my infant son with Microtia was being seen at Dartmouth-Hitchcock for his hearing loss he was given a loaned soft head band hearing aid. The first time he wore it was a special moment. As they turned it on, you could see the reaction and surprise in his eyes. During our trial run we were allowed to borrow the hearing aid for two weeks. These two weeks were a critical time in his infancy, hearing from both ears he started babbling baby talk and moving around...headed on the rack track for development. As we were waiting for our own personal device to be approv… Type of Event: Community. Family. Fundraiser. Kids. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: Have dinner at Patrick's Pub and they donate 50% for the audiology department in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Contact Information: Brooke Hodgman brooke.hodgman@yahoo.com 603-832-4418. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Gilford, NH 03249.

SCOTT ALAN BRUNT - New England/Southern Gospel Singer

Community Calendar Come and enjoy the beautiful voice of Scott Alan Brunt singing his favorite New England and Southern Gospel Songs!! Type of Event: Concert. Entertainment. Music. Region: Manchester. Contact Information: St. Paul's United Methodist Church 603-647-7322. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. St. Paul's United Methodist Church 335 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Presents Scott Alan Brunt Concert

Community Calendar Scott Alan Brunt is a New England Country Gospel Singer and Country Southern Gospel Singer. Type of Event: Concert. Family. Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: FREE. Contact Information: Church Office 647-7322. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 5:00 PM. St. Paul's United Methodist Church 335 Smyth Rd Manchester, NH 03104.

The 1st Annual Marc R. Levasseur Fundraiser to Benefit ALS

Community Calendar The family and friends of Marc Levasseur, along with Owners and Chefs at The Eleven 11 Bistro in Manchester, New Hampshire, enthusiastically invite you to The 1st Annual Marc R. Levasseur Fundraiser to Benefit ALS! The event coordinators ask that you please make a reservation to attend this event at 603-218-3353 A 3 course dinner with dessert will be presented for $65.00 per person, with $25.00 from the cost being donated to The ALS Association Northern New England Chapter. Type of Event: Benefit. Region: Manchester. Cost: $65. Contact Information: 603-218-3353. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 6:00 PM. 11Eleven Bistro 36 Lowell St, Manchester. For more info visit webnne.alsa.org.

Resume Help Tutoring Session

Community Calendar Please join us in the Winchell Room at Manchester City Library to work on your resume! Prepare a resume to be entered into NH Works Jobmatch system to match up your resume with a prospective employer. Call Amy H at the library at 624-6550 to sign up. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Region: Manchester. Cost: FREE. Contact Information: amy h at 624-6550. Monday, May 20, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Manchester City Library. For more info visit www.manchesternh.gov.

Bone-Up on Osteoporosis

Community Calendar May is osteoporosis month. In this 2-part series May 20th and May 30th join an endocrinologist, dietitian, and physical therapist to learn about osteopenia/osteoporosis, its treatment, and important tips on prevention. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Community. Lecture/Seminar. Region: Nashua. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $20. Contact Information: HEALTHMATCH 577-2255. Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

CARNUTZ CAR CLUB CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Cruise nights from May 13 through September 9, 6-8PM. Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit David's House of Lebanon NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: None. Contact Information: Wayne Boardman, President of CarNutz Car club, 603 477 2929. Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sugar River Bank parking lot, North Main St. Newport NH.

Whole Foods Nutrition Talk by Sara Oski

Community Calendar Are you interested in learning more about a different approach for healthy eating? Join us on Monday May 20th, 7:00 PM at the East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road, East Kington, NH. Everyone knows that the foundation of great health is great nutrition. We all try to do our best to eat well on a daily basis, but it isn’t always an easy thing to accomplish. What you put in your body impacts everything about you. It determines how you feel every day, your frame of mind, energy level, how well you ward off illness and even your outlook on life. With so much at stake and so much information out there - often confusing and conflicting - it’s hard to know which way to turn to get it right. And getting it right is crucial because your health and well being depend on it. Sara will guide you through the nutrition maze, help you separate fact from fiction and put you on the right track toward exceptional health and wellness. Sara is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a BA in Psychology and… Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Region: Portsmouth. Seacoast. Southern New Hampshire. Contact Information: Tracy Waldron 603-642-8333 ekpublib@comcast.net. Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road East Kingston, NH 03827.

"Hearts & Minds" Personal Stories about Mental Illness and Recovery

Community Calendar "Hearts and Minds" Film Screenings and Discussions The film "Hearts & Minds" will be shown on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Bedford High School. The film will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by a panel discussion. The film depicts the family life of four individuals as they struggle with mental health issues. The panel discussion will focus on topics such as living with mental illness, signs and symptoms, as well as dispelling the myths. No reservations required, and adequate parking is available. Sponsored by Bedford Counseling Associates an affiliated practice of The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester. Type of Event: Community. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Mary Beth LaValley 206-8558. Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Bedford High School 47 Nashua Rd. Bedford, NH.

5 steps to a healthier lifestyle for you, your family and your community

Community Calendar You’ve heard a lot about the obesity problem. You know that kids are at risk and families need to take action to live healthier lives. But where do you start? How do you separate facts from fads? Come hear Dr. Matt Longjohn’s practical, evidence-based advice about what you can do to protect your family, and what we all can do to make Concord an even healthier place to live. This presentation is free and does not require registration, however space is limited. For information call the Concord Family Y at 228-9622. Dr. Longjohn heads the YMCA of the USA’s Chronic Disease Prevention Programs, overseeing the development of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA cancer survivorship program and childhood obesity prevention programs. Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Region: Concord. Cost: free. Contact Information: 228-9622 jdoremus@concordymca.org. Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Concord City Auditorium Prince St Concord, NH 03301.

Anxiety and Depression Support Group

Community Calendar Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and other emotional problems with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Recovery International. Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Type of Event: Support Group. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Call Marilyn at 603-624-0086 or email Beth at nh.recovery@gmail.com. Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Cypress Center 401 Cypress St. Manchester, NH 03103. For more info visit bit.ly.

Golf: Getting Your Swing into Shape

Community Calendar Golfers, whether you are just beginning or are experienced, this class is for you. Join Dan Riviere, DPT, for a review of common golf injuries and tips for avoiding them, stretch and strengthening exercises to add distance, and balancing tips to improve your swing. Register today! Visit www.snhhs.org/classes or call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-2255. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Community. Lecture/Seminar. Summer Sports. Region: Nashua. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: HEALTHMATCH 603-577-2255 or visit www.snhhs.org/classes. Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. For more info visit www.snhhs.org.

Interlakes Community Caregivers 2013 Annual Meeting & 15th Anniversary Celebration

Community Calendar "Many Memories & Famous Firsts" Program. Volunteer Recognitions. Refreshments and Door Prizes. RSVP by calling 253-9275 or email office.caregivers@gmail.com. Type of Event: Community. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: No Charge, RSVP required. Contact Information: Ann W. Sprague, Executive Director Interlakes Community Caregivers, Inc. PO Box 78 Center Harbor, NH 03226. Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. Center Harbor Congregational Church, Gilpatric Hall 52 Main Street Center Harbor, NH 03226.

The Rosary in Scripture

Community Calendar In honor of Mary during her month in May, the Office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a five part Bible study on the Rosary in Scripture. The class will start on May 21st and will be offered only on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the church hall. Bring you Bible and Rosary! Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish Director of Adult Faith Formation evangelization@saintcatherineparishnh.com 622-4160. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 207 Hemlock St. Manchester, NH. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

Healthy Lifestyle Supper Club

Community Calendar "Healthy Bites" lecture series and heart healthy plant-based meal at 5:30PM. Topic:"Lifelong health secrets to longevity.". Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Region: Claremont. Cost: $5 per person. Contact Information: Pre registration requested by calling 603-542-2615 and leave message to register. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Claremont Seventh-day Adventist Church 2 Marcotte Avenue Claremont, NH 03743.

Community HU Chant

Community Calendar Community HU Chant Want to learn a simple love song to God that can bring healing, inner peace, and harmony to your life? HU (pronounced hue) is an ancient name for God sung in many cultures around the world. Join a community of fellow spiritual seekers from all faiths in singing HU at the Wentworth Douglas Hospital Cocheco Meeting Room 3rd Floor 789 Central Ave, Dover at 6 pm. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. For more information call 800-713-8944. Type of Event: Religious. Region: Dover. Seacoast. Cost: free. Contact Information: Eileen Morgan 603-343-5575. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Wentworth Douglas Hospital Cocheco Meeting Room 3rd Floor 789 Central Ave, Dover.

Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Contact Pastor Bruce Bradshaw at 603-546-8294 for details. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington Street, Nashua, NH. For more info visit www.asumc.net.

In the Shadows: Human Trafficking in NH

Community Calendar "In the Shadows" with Bethanee Syverson, from NH Traffick Free, discusses her involvement with & efforts to raise awareness of and to bring hope & change to those being enslaved around the globe and in New Hampshire. Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Region: Manchester. Cost: free / registration recommended. Contact Information: Sandy 497-2102 sandyw@goffstownlibrary.com. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Goffstown Public Library, 2 High Street, Goffstown. For more info visit www.goffstownlibrary.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Literary Ladies/Afternoon Book Discussion

Community Calendar Afternoon book discussion group that meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call, stop by or visit us online for the monthly book selection. Type of Event: Community. Region: Manchester. Contact Information: Sandy Whipple 497-2102 sandyw@goffstownlibrary.com. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Goffstown Public Library 2 High Street Goffstown, NH 03045. For more info visit goffstownlibrary.com.

CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY

Community Calendar The Manchester Police Department will be hosting the 21st session of the CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY. The class is scheduled to begin April 3, 2013. All classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a nine (9) week program designed to inform residents about the role of this agency in our community. The program consists of a classroom format with some limited participation, Upon acceptance into the program, you can expect an informative session examining different aspects of police work at the Manchester Police Department. You will be exposed to the glamour and excitement you associate with police work, along with the processes that are less glamorous but vital to the day to day operations of this agency. If you would like additional information or an application regarding this program, please visit the Manchester Police Department website at www.manchesterpd.com. Click on the citizen’s police academy link to access the on-line application. Space in t… Type of Event: Community. Lecture/Seminar. Training Course. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: no fee but you will be required to fill out a brief application and a background check will be conducted before your acceptance. Contact Information: For additional information, contact Officer Mark Ampuja at mampuja@manchesternh.gov. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Manchester Police Department 405 Valley St. Manchester NH. For more info visit www.manchesterpd.com.

HIGH TIDE RESTAURANT CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit Hospice House of Concord NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Merrimack Valley. Cost: None. Contact Information: Mike Coulters, owner of High Tide Restaurant, Hillsborough NH 603 464 4202. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:00 PM. 239 Henniker St. Hillsborough NH.

Teen Advisory Board

Community Calendar Tell us what YOU want! TAB is open to Teens in grades 6-12. Do you have suggestions for Teen materials such as books, movies, music, magazines and video games for the Teen Room? What specific programs would you like to see offered for Teens? Register online or at the library to be a member of our Teen Advisory Board today! (There will be pizza!) Joining TAB may fulfill School Service Hours - ask your teacher! Type of Event: Youth. Region: Manchester. Cost: free / registration required. Contact Information: Denise 497-2102 denises@goffstownlibrary.com. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Goffstown Public Library, 2 High Street, Goffstown. For more info visit www.goffstownlibrary.com.

Book signing: David Mather, "One for the Road"

Community Calendar A debut novel drawing upon the author's service in the Peace Corps! Tom Young wants to make a difference in the world. He joins the Peace Corps and is sent to an impoverished farm community in remote southern Chile where a reforestation project is the campesinos' only hope for a better future. Tom finds himself in a breathtakingly beautiful land from a bygone era. Horses and oxen provide transportation, light is from kerosene lamps, and water is fetched with buckets from springs. He is drawn to the closeness of Chilean family life, and desperately wants to fit in as he struggles with the language and customs. Fighting depression and loneliness, he slowly adapts, but is shocked when brutal acts of violence rock the community. About the author: David Mather served in southern Chile with the Peace Corps from 1968 - 70. He was the most isolated volunteer in his program, and the two years in the Peace Corps strongly influenced him. Upon his return, he bought land in Lyme, N.H. and built a cabin in the wood… Type of Event: Book/Poetry Reading. Community. Entertainment. Seniors. Region: Concord. Cost: Free and open to the public, all are welcome. Contact Information: Gibson's Bookstore 603-224-0562. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Gibson's Bookstore 27 South Main St Concord, NH. For more info visit www.gibsonsbookstore.com.

Men's Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: For details call Pastor Bruce Bradshaw 603-546-8294. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, locations vary. For more info visit asumc.net.

Methods, Models, & Tools

Community Calendar Methods, Models, & Tools is an intensive five-day course, presented by the Center on Aging and Community Living, the Institute on Disability, and the Browne Center, designed to help develop the competencies needed to facilitate consumer and family-directed career, education and life planning. The course incorporates lecture, role-playing, action learning, and peer support to provide an interactive forum for participants to develop and practice effective group facilitation skills. The curriculum addresses theories of group development, offering experiential methods for process design, questioning and recording skills, and strategic planning. Models of situational leadership, team performance, conflict management and principled negotiation are translated to the context of person-centered futures planning. Agenda: May 23 - ORIENTATION: Course Overview and introduction to principles of person-centered planning and the Team Performance Model. May 24 - MAPPING SKILLS: Learn how to use graphic facilitation and… Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Lecture/Seminar. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Seacoast. Cost: $650, $50 per person group discount available (3 or more). Contact Information: Cat Jones Institute on Disability, 56 Old Suncook Road, Concord, NH 603.228.2084 events.iod@unh.edu. Thursday, May 23, 2013, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. New Hampshire Hall and the Browne Center, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. For more info visit iod.unh.edu.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Thursday, May 23, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Laconia Indoor Winter Market

Community Calendar The market is open every Thursday excluding holidays and school vacation weeks. Type of Event: Community. Craft Fair. Farmers Market. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: free admission. Contact Information: Penny Lowe 455 7515. Thursday, May 23, 2013, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Skate Escape roller rink, 161 Court Street, Laconia NH.

1st Corinthians

Community Calendar The Office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a new six part course on the First Epistle to the Corinthians starting on April 18th. It will be taught live by Nicholas Lebish twice on Thursdays: first at 9:45 am and again at 7:00 pm. You are invited to come to whichever class works best for your schedule. Pre-registration is not necessary. The course is open to everyone with no admission fee. Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Region: Manchester. Cost: free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish evangelization@saintcatherineparishnh.com 622 - 4160. Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 207 Hemlock St. Manchester, NH. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Momm/Daddy & ME

Community Calendar all materials included...something fun every week! Type of Event: Art. Entertainment. Family. Kids. Youth. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Rochester. Seacoast. Somersworth. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $6.00. Friday, May 24, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 157 Portland Ave. (between Philbrick sports/across from Dover Ice Arena) Dover, NH 03820.

We Are One Farmers Market in Weare NH

Community Calendar Indoor Year Round Farmers Market Winter Greenhouse Veggies to Baked Goods, Locally Raised Meats (Lamb, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Turkey...) Eggs, Organic Breads, Local Milk, Homemade Jellies, Honey Baklava, Maple Syrup, Handmade Baskets, Dog Treats, Handmade Soaps, Candles and Massage Therapy to a complete Dinner prepared each week with products grown or raised by We Are One Farmers Market in Weare vendors. Customers can also choose to order online from vendors for Friday afternoon pick up. http://weare.locallygrown.net/market. Type of Event: Farmers Market. Region: Concord. Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Wendy Stevens PH: 603 344 2323 Email: wearefarmersmarket@gmail.com http://weare1farmersmarket.org http://weare.locallygrown.net/market (online orders). Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Holy Cross Church on 118 Center Road in Weare NH. For more info visit weare1farmersmarket.org.

Women's Self Defense Course

Community Calendar Women 18 and older welcome, 15 to 17 years old require parental permission. No special fitness level, no special clothing, nothing to buy. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Region: Claremont. Cost: $50. Contact Information: Mike Sartwell or Brian Dillon at National Institute of Modern Martial Arts 603 542 1733. Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 101 Mulberry St Claremont NH 03743. For more info visit nimmadojo.com.

The Last Things

Community Calendar The office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a new four-part course in the month of June entitled, “The Last Things.” We will look at the Church’s teachings on Death & Judgement, Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. This material is some of the most important to know so please try to participate! We start on June 6th. It is taught by Nicholas Lebish twice every Thursday, one at 9:45 am and the other at 7:00 pm. Just stop by at whatever time works for your schedule. Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish 622-4160. Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 207 Hemlock St. Manchester. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

Bob Dylan 4th Annual Birthday Bash

Community Calendar Proceeds to benefit the Lisa Guyer Music Empowerment Program and the Brad Delp Foundation Featuring musical performances by: Lisa Guyer, Gardner Berry, Members of Beatlejuice and The Fools, Dan Kirouac, Brian Maes, Napoleon in Rags, and more! Type of Event: Entertainment. Fundraiser. Music. Region: Merrimack Valley. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $25 suggested donation. Contact Information: Bobby Livingston bobby.livingston@rrauction.com. Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Whippersnapper's 44 Nashua Rd (route 102) Londonderry, NH. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Military & Veteran Appreciation Weekend at Clark's

Community Calendar Clark's Trading Post is inviting all military service members, active or retired, to join us on opening weekend as a special thank you for your service to our country! If you are active, retired, or a veteran of the US Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard please visit www.clarkstradingpost.com and choose the PLAN YOUR VISIT menu tab, then look for DISCOUNTS to print a coupon for free entry to Clark's valid May 25-27, 2013. Service members MUST present the coupon with a current US Military issued ID or a legible copy of their DD 214 with a photo ID. Free entry is valid for service member only. Limit one person per coupon. Thank you for your service to our country! Type of Event: Entertainment. Region: White Mountains. Cost: Service members FREE with coupon & current US military issued ID. Contact Information: Anne Englert info@clarkstradingpost.com 603-745-8913 x15. Saturday, May 25, 2013 – Monday, May 27, 2013. Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln, NH.

Waterville Valley Resort Combines Fishing and Chowder this Memorial Day

Community Calendar Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer season in Waterville Valley, with the annual youth fishing derby, outdoor concert, and 24th Annual Chowderfest & Brews. On Saturday May 25, the annual Casting for Kirby Youth Fishing Derby will have scores of kids trying to catch Corcoran Pond’s legendary Kirby. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with fishing starting at 8:30 a.m. for ages 7 and under. Children 8 to 15 years will begin fishing at 8:45 a.m. The first 100 entrants get a t-shirt and starter bait. Prizes will be awarded across age groups beginning at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is $6 a participant if completed by May 17. After May 17, registration increases to $10. In addition, there will be pond ecology programs, a casting contest, and other activities for kids’ enjoyment. The event is sponsored by the Waterville Valley Recreation and Public Safety Departments. For the 24th year the Town Square in Waterville Valley will host the Annual Chowderfest & Brews on Sunday, May 26 from 12 p.m. to 2… Type of Event: Family. Region: White Mountains. Cost: Varies depending on event. Contact Information: 800-468-2553. Saturday, May 25, 2013 – Sunday, May 26, 2013. Waterville Valley Resort Village Road Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Connor's Climb, A Will To Live 5K and Family Walk

Community Calendar 5K for all level runners. Strollers welcome. Walking course and kids fun run. Event to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. All funds raised will be used locally in NH schools. Must register in advance online @ http://www.active.com/5k-race/exeter-nh/connors-climb-a-will-to-live-event-2013. Type of Event: Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Seacoast. Contact Information: Register Online at http://www.active.com/5k-race/exeter-nh/connors-climb-a-will-to-live-event-2013. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Exeter HIgh School 315 Epping Road Exter, NH 03833. For more info visit www.will-to-live.org.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Plant Sale

Community Calendar Think Spring: The Friends of the Milton Free Public Library will be having a plant sale Saturday, May 25 10AM-2PM at the Milton Free Public Library ("The Little Red Schoolhouse" 13 Main Street in Milton Mills). Organic heirloom vegetable starts will be available as will many annuals,perennials ,and herbs; buy 3 , get 1 free on select items. Proceeds will go to a children's garden at the library. Type of Event: Benefit. Region: Rochester. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Milton Free Public Library 13 Main Street Milton Mils NH 03852. For more info visit miltonfreepubliclibrary.org.

The Best of Times Jazz Quartet

Community Calendar The Best of Times lives up to their name by performing great music from “Standard Swing to Pop Rock” in a Jazz Style. You may hear Jazz standards like “Girl from Ipanema” “Satin Doll” “Misty” and musical styles like Swing, Jazz Waltz, Latin, Early Pop (Frank Sinatra, Perry Como) Soft rock (Beatles) to contemporary Jazz favorites. The instrumentation is the Classic Jazz Trio Piano, Bass, and Drums with a Sax added. The quartet are Joe Frascetti on Piano, Lance Maclean on Bass, Eric Andrews on Drums, and Bobby Burns on Sax. Don’t Miss The Best of Times Jazz Quartet! Type of Event: Concert. Entertainment. Music. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: $15 at door; $12 advance. Contact Information: Ed Morrison 603-522-0126. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Wakefield Opera House, 2 High Street, 2nd floor, Sanbornville, NH 035872. For more info visit wakefieldoperahouse.org.

Annual Duck Race and Skyshow

Community Calendar Rock 101 bands will be where the Blackhawk Helicopter landed last year. Kids section will be on the Bridge Street bridge side of Arms Park. Ducks will be thrown off the Bridge St Bridge around 3:30 by Mayor Gatsas and Firemen. Fisher Cats fireworks will be at dusk. Plenty of food vendors and Milly's Tavern will be open as well. Plenty to do!! Community Memorial Day Event/2nd Annual Duck Race at the 2013 Rock 101/Fisher Cats Skyshow on the Merrimack River at Arms Park in the Historic Mill Yard. Donations for . Lots of kids activities noon til duck race at 3:30. Ladder Fire Engine, bounce house, face painting, coloring contests, jump rope, basketball, ice cream truck, etc. Type of Event: Entertainment. Region: Manchester. Cost: free for Duck Race/Rock 101 bands $5/fireworks off Bridge for all to see. Contact Information: duck tickets www.mchc-nh.org. Sunday, May 26, 2013. Arms Park, Manchester, NH.

Juliano's - Give Back

Community Calendar Juliano's will donate %15 of all regular-priced menu items, Dine-In & Take-Out to the Liberty Utilities Relay For Life Team Bring coupon from link. Type of Event: Benefit. Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Various. Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/453855588029083/. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Juliano's Italian Pizzeria 121 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Hymn Sing

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Concord. Contact Information: 603 938 5270. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. East Washington Baptist Church.

Juliano's - Give Back

Community Calendar Juliano's will donate %15 of all regular-priced menu items, Dine-In & Take-Out to the Liberty Utilities Relay For Life Team Bring coupon from link. Type of Event: Benefit. Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Various. Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/453855588029083/. Monday, May 27, 2013, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Juliano's Italian Pizzeria 121 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Memorial Day Chicken Barbecue and Parade

Community Calendar Chicken Barbecue includes, ½ chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, roll, water, ice tea, lemonade and ice cream. Barbecue will be served at the Bow Community Building 2 Bow Center Road from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price is $12.00 per person The annual Bow Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday May 27 at 5:30 pm. Organized by the Bow Community Men’s Club and the Town of Bow, this parade honors our Nation's war dead. The parade will consist of the Bow High School Marching Band and Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire Pipes and Drums. The following groups will march or enter a float in the parade: Bow Community Men’s Club, Bow Town Officials, New Hampshire Patriot Guard Riders, Rotary, Town of Bow Fire, Police, Department of Public Works, Town of Bow Recycling Committee, Antique Military Vehicles, Department of Defense Recruiters, Miniature Horses, Antique Cars, Merrimack County Sheriff’s Department, Marine Corps League and many more. There will also be local sports teams, Police Explores, Boy Scouts… Type of Event: Community. Observance. Cost: Chicken Barbecue $12.00/Person. Contact Information: Mike Wayne mikewayne@bowmensclub.org. Monday, May 27, 2013, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Bow Community Building 2 Bow Center Road.

Motivational Monday: Not Your Typical Support Group

Community Calendar Are you a primary or professional caregiver in need of some inspiration, encouragement or perhaps some ideas for creative caregiving? All family and professional caregivers are welcome - those who care for parents, children with special needs, or adults with disabilities. Type of Event: Support Group. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free - Preregistration Requested. Contact Information: Bonnie Roberts (603) 845-3333. Monday, May 27, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Home Helpers 1F Commons Drive, Suite 34 Londonderry, NH 03053.

CARNUTZ CAR CLUB CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Cruise nights from May 13 through September 9, 6-8PM. Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit David's House of Lebanon NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: None. Contact Information: Wayne Boardman, President of CarNutz Car club, 603 477 2929. Monday, May 27, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sugar River Bank parking lot, North Main St. Newport NH.

Anxiety and Depression Support Group

Community Calendar Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and other emotional problems with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Recovery International. Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Type of Event: Support Group. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Call Marilyn at 603-624-0086 or email Beth at nh.recovery@gmail.com. Monday, May 27, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Cypress Center 401 Cypress St. Manchester, NH 03103. For more info visit bit.ly.

Juliano's - Give Back

Community Calendar Juliano's will donate %15 of all regular-priced menu items, Dine-In & Take-Out to the Liberty Utilities Relay For Life Team Bring coupon from link. Type of Event: Benefit. Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Various. Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/453855588029083/. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Juliano's Italian Pizzeria 121 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

The Rosary in Scripture

Community Calendar In honor of Mary during her month in May, the Office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a five part Bible study on the Rosary in Scripture. The class will start on May 21st and will be offered only on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the church hall. Bring you Bible and Rosary! Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish Director of Adult Faith Formation evangelization@saintcatherineparishnh.com 622-4160. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 207 Hemlock St. Manchester, NH. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

Summer Herb Planter Workshop

Community Calendar Join Felicia Motherway, a plant science teacher and horticulturist, for a summer herb planter workshops on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 starting at 6:00 PM at the East Kingston Library, 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH. You will learn some basic horticulture by planting a delightful, fragrant planter of herbs! Plant your favorite culinary herbs in a 20 inch terracotta window box planter perfect for outside your kitchen door, deck or patio. The planter also includes perennial herbs that can be planted in your garden for years to enjoy! Have fun getting your hands dirty and enjoy an evening out. The fee is $25 for Friends members and $30 for non-members per person and includes planter, soil and herb plants. To sign up click here or at the East Kingston Public Library. Last day of sign-up is May 26th. Sponsored by The Friends of the East Kingston Public Library. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Region: Portsmouth. Seacoast. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $25 for Friends members, $30 for non-members. Contact Information: Tracy Waldron 603-642-8333 ekpublib@comcast.net www.eastkingstonlibrary.org. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road East Kingston, NH 03827. For more info visit events.constantcontact.com.

Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Contact Pastor Bruce Bradshaw at 603-546-8294 for details. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington Street, Nashua, NH. For more info visit www.asumc.net.

Juliano's - Give Back

Community Calendar Juliano's will donate %15 of all regular-priced menu items, Dine-In & Take-Out to the Liberty Utilities Relay For Life Team Bring coupon from link. Type of Event: Benefit. Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Various. Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/453855588029083/. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Juliano's Italian Pizzeria 121 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

101 Solutions for Easier Living, Learning and Working as We Age

Community Calendar Learn to use everyday materials to create solutions to aid with: > back issues > gripping difficulty > memory improvement > getting up, into and out of > one handedness > slips and fall reduction > reaching > low vision or hearing loss Guaranteed to be very entertaining, interactive and informative. Presented by Anne Long of the UNH Speaker's Bureau. Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Alexandra Robinson 603-424-4044 acml_librarian@comcast.net. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Aaron Cutler Memorial Library 269 Charles Bancroft Hwy. Litchfield, NH 03052. For more info visit www.cutlerlibrary.blogspot.com.

Skin Cancer Screening

Community Calendar Routine skin screenings can help detect skin cancer in its earliest and most treatable form. Type of Event: Screening. Region: Nashua. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: HEALTHMATCH 577-2255. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Merrimack Medical Center.

2013 Concord High School Film Festival

Community Calendar The 2013 Concord High School Film Festival has as its main goal to promote independent filmmaking in the state of New Hampshire. Organized by the CHS Film Society (directed by Pedro Pimentel) and sponsored by HFPI Films and ConcordTV, this year's Film Festival will have HORROR as its theme. We'll be featuring iconic scenes from famous horror films, a live presentation by Concord High School students, and, of course, the film made by not only young filmmakers but other film lovers from around the state... and THE WORLD! Short films from the UK team of filmmakers "Bloodycuts" will be featuring two of their videos at the event. It will be $3 for students/teachers and $5 for adults. Tickets will be sold ONLY at the event, starting at 5:00PM in front of the CHS Auditorium. Children under the age of 13 can only enter in the presence of a 17-year-old or older. There will graphic content in the videos, following the theme, which, once again, will be horror. Come get scared with us and enjoy the most amazing an… Type of Event: Art. Entertainment. Festival. Film. Screening. Region: Concord. Cost: $3 for students - $5 for adults. Contact Information: pedrohfpi@gmail.com (Pedro Pimente, president of the CHS Film Society). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Concord High School Auditorium 170 Warren Street Concord, NH 03301. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY

Community Calendar The Manchester Police Department will be hosting the 21st session of the CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY. The class is scheduled to begin April 3, 2013. All classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a nine (9) week program designed to inform residents about the role of this agency in our community. The program consists of a classroom format with some limited participation, Upon acceptance into the program, you can expect an informative session examining different aspects of police work at the Manchester Police Department. You will be exposed to the glamour and excitement you associate with police work, along with the processes that are less glamorous but vital to the day to day operations of this agency. If you would like additional information or an application regarding this program, please visit the Manchester Police Department website at www.manchesterpd.com. Click on the citizen’s police academy link to access the on-line application. Space in t… Type of Event: Community. Lecture/Seminar. Training Course. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: no fee but you will be required to fill out a brief application and a background check will be conducted before your acceptance. Contact Information: For additional information, contact Officer Mark Ampuja at mampuja@manchesternh.gov. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Manchester Police Department 405 Valley St. Manchester NH. For more info visit www.manchesterpd.com.

HIGH TIDE RESTAURANT CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit Hospice House of Concord NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Merrimack Valley. Cost: None. Contact Information: Mike Coulters, owner of High Tide Restaurant, Hillsborough NH 603 464 4202. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM. 239 Henniker St. Hillsborough NH.

Men's Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: For details call Pastor Bruce Bradshaw 603-546-8294. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, locations vary. For more info visit asumc.net.

CANCELED - Conway Job & Resource Fair

Community Calendar Type of Event: Career/Job Fair. Region: White Mountains. Cost: FREE!!! Thursday, May 30, 2013, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Juliano's - Give Back

Community Calendar Juliano's will donate %15 of all regular-priced menu items, Dine-In & Take-Out to the Liberty Utilities Relay For Life Team Bring coupon from link. Type of Event: Benefit. Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Various. Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/453855588029083/. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Juliano's Italian Pizzeria 121 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Laconia Indoor Winter Market

Community Calendar The market is open every Thursday excluding holidays and school vacation weeks. Type of Event: Community. Craft Fair. Farmers Market. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: free admission. Contact Information: Penny Lowe 455 7515. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Skate Escape roller rink, 161 Court Street, Laconia NH.

Savvy Image Studio Presents: From Fashion Police to Brand Ambassador

Community Calendar Featuring Susan Osborne Work with a leading expert to learn how to use professional appearance as a tool to reach your goals. Susan Osborne is a Professional Image Consultant. Her company, Be Image, teaches you how to use your professional appearance as a tool to reach your goals. The fact is, your image impacts the corporate brand. This workshop will provide you with the tools to move from policing to educating, including how image and impression management relate to branding and the perceptions of your customers; why and how to communicate the effects of visual communication; the three levels of business dress and when to dress in them; how to communicate what is truly business casual and what is not; and a myriad of other professional image issues. Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Region: Manchester. Cost: $60.00 register early, spaces are limited. Contact Information: Lisa Landry llandry@printsavvy.com 603-656-9009. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Print Savvy/Savvy Workshop 55 South Commercial Street Manchester, NH 03101.

Webinar: Creating Inclusive IEPs Part II - Beyond the Basics

Community Calendar This webinar will focus in detail on how to approach and write each section of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Participants will learn to incorporate standards-based goals and objectives while reflecting a presumption of competence and authentic participation and learning in the inclusive general education classroom. Examples from three students’ IEPs will be shared. Participants who have attended a previous session on creating IEPs can expect a brief review, as well as more examples and in-depth explanations. Sponsored by the National Center on Inclusive Education (NCIE). Who Should Attend: General and special education teachers, paraeducators, speech language pathologists, case managers, inclusion facilitators, physical and occupational therapists, and others are encouraged to attend. Presenter(s): Cheryl Jorgensen, Ph.D. Cheryl Jorgensen, Ph.D. is an inclusive education consultant in private practice who specializes in student-specific consultation, team professional development, school… Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Lecture/Seminar. Region: Berlin. Claremont. Concord. Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee. Dover. Franklin. Great North Woods. Keene. Laconia. Lakes Region. Lebanon. Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Monadnock. Nashua. Northern New Hampshire. Portsmouth. Rochester. Seacoast. Somersworth. Southern New Hampshire. White Mountains. Cost: $59. Contact Information: Cat Jones Institute on Disabilty, 56 Old Suncook Road, Concord, NH 603.228.2084 events.iod@unh.edu. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Online. For more info visit iod.unh.edu.

4th Annual A Taste of Milford

Community Calendar The 4th Annual A Taste of Milford event takes place on Thursday, May 30th in downtown Milford and will feature 25 restaurants and local food producers from the Milford area. New this year: tasters are invited to vote for their favorite entree, dessert and best overall presentation by restaurants. Great food, music by local band Groov'n and guitar wizard Doc Doherty, and unique downtown shops. It's an event not to be missed! Tickets are $25 per person purchased in advance and and $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.milfordimprovementteam.org or by telephoning 249-0676. The Taste of Milford is sponsored by Centrix Bank, the Edward Jones Investment offices of Milford and Hansen Printing & Design. Tickets are limited - purchase early as this event has sold out the last three years! Bring the family back downtown on Saturday & Sunday for local art and family activities at the Milford Keyes Art Festival, June 1 & 2, on the Oval. Fine art show, crafts, performance stage, kids activities, face pain… Type of Event: Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $25 per person. Contact Information: Tracy Hutchins, Executive Director 249-0676 director@milfordimprovementteam.org. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Downtown Milford, NH.

Monadnock Up in Smoke

Community Calendar Monadnock Regions first KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition bringing teams from around New England and Beyond. Entertainment by recording artist Krista Angelucci, Jandee Lee Porter, The Ticket and Darik and the Fun Bags. Sponsers: ShipYard Budlight Car Cruise, Food, Beer, Music, Various presentations and demontrations, Activities for Kids. Type of Event: Auto Event. Concert. Entertainment. Family. Food. Fundraiser. Region: Keene. Monadnock. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $7.00 Adults, $6.00 Kids, Ages 6 and under free. Contact Information: Geordie Fifield 603-831-1655 monadnocksmokebbq@gmail.com. Friday, May 31, 2013 – Sunday, June 2, 2013. Cheshire Fairgrounds, Swanzey, NH. For more info visit www.nhupinsmokebbq.com.

Manchester East Little League Fundraiser Golf Tournament

Community Calendar A new Fiat with 2 year lease free with a hole in one on the 3rd hole from Dreher Holloway in Manchester! Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Manchester. Cost: $100 per person includes golf, cart bbq lunch, and more. Contact Information: Mark Farmer @ fundraising @manchestereastll.org. Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Derryfield Country Club in Manchester.

Manchester East Little League Golf Tournament

Community Calendar Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Manchester. Cost: $100 per person, includes golf cart, bbq lunch and more. Contact Information: fundraising@manchestereastll.org with questions www.manchestereastll.org to sign up. Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Derryfield Country Club, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester.

Book & Bake Sale - War of the Cupcakes!

Community Calendar The Friends of the East Kingston Public Library are holding their Spring Book & Bake Sale on Friday, May 29th and Saturday, June 1st. The sale will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday at the Pound School Book Shop, 41 Depot Road (Rt. 107), East Kingston, NH. Browse a large selection of gently used books, audio books and children’s movies. Hardcovers will be sold for 50¢ paperbacks 25¢ and children’s books 2 for 25¢. While you shop, stop by the baked goods table for a home made snack, enjoy a free cup of coffee, and/or choose from a wide selection of delicious homemade cupcakes to take home! We will be selling raffle tickets for a hand crafted quilt along with a Spring Chocolate Basket donated by Lindt of Exeter. The winner of the Chocolate basket will be drawn on Saturday after the sale. The quilt is an ongoing raffle at the library and will be drawn on November 24th during our Holiday Reception. Raffle tickets for both items will also be available at… Type of Event: Community. Fundraiser. Region: Portsmouth. Seacoast. Southern New Hampshire. Contact Information: Tracy Waldron 603-642-8333 ekpublib@comcast.net. Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Pound School Used Book Shop 41 Depot Road, Rt 107 East Kingston, NH 03827.

Juliano's - Give Back

Community Calendar Juliano's will donate %15 of all regular-priced menu items, Dine-In & Take-Out to the Liberty Utilities Relay For Life Team Bring coupon from link. Type of Event: Benefit. Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Various. Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/453855588029083/. Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Juliano's Italian Pizzeria 121 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Momm/Daddy & ME

Community Calendar all materials included...something fun every week! Type of Event: Art. Entertainment. Family. Kids. Youth. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Rochester. Seacoast. Somersworth. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $6.00. Friday, May 31, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 157 Portland Ave. (between Philbrick sports/across from Dover Ice Arena) Dover, NH 03820.

We Are One Farmers Market in Weare NH

Community Calendar Indoor Year Round Farmers Market Winter Greenhouse Veggies to Baked Goods, Locally Raised Meats (Lamb, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Turkey...) Eggs, Organic Breads, Local Milk, Homemade Jellies, Honey Baklava, Maple Syrup, Handmade Baskets, Dog Treats, Handmade Soaps, Candles and Massage Therapy to a complete Dinner prepared each week with products grown or raised by We Are One Farmers Market in Weare vendors. Customers can also choose to order online from vendors for Friday afternoon pick up. http://weare.locallygrown.net/market. Type of Event: Farmers Market. Region: Concord. Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Wendy Stevens PH: 603 344 2323 Email: wearefarmersmarket@gmail.com http://weare1farmersmarket.org http://weare.locallygrown.net/market (online orders). Friday, May 31, 2013, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Holy Cross Church on 118 Center Road in Weare NH. For more info visit weare1farmersmarket.org.

UpReachTRC Demo Night

Community Calendar Please join us as we celebrate UpReach students, their skills, and their accomplishments! We invite you to share in the magic that happens when partnering with our special horses. Opening ceremonies begin at 5:30 with the National Anthem and presentation of Colors. Demonstrations will take place in 15-minute blocks. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. UpReach TRC is proud to celebrate 20 years of being the place where horses help hopes become reality. Come and find joy in the faces of our students and strength in the hooves of our horses! Friday, May 31, 2013 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center located at 153 Paige Hill Road, Goffstown, New Hampshire 03045. Type of Event: Youth. Region: Concord. Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Nashua. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Lauren Kochakian (603) 497-2343 lauren@upreachtrc.org. Friday, May 31, 2013, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center 153 Paige Hill Road Goffstown, New Hampshire.

Women's Self Defense Course

Community Calendar Women 18 and older welcome, 15 to 17 years old require parental permission. No special fitness level, no special clothing, nothing to buy. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Region: Claremont. Cost: $50. Contact Information: Mike Sartwell or Brian Dillon at National Institute of Modern Martial Arts 603 542 1733. Friday, May 31, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 101 Mulberry St Claremont NH 03743. For more info visit nimmadojo.com.

Little Shop of Horrors

Community Calendar Type of Event: Comedy. Community. Entertainment. Kids. Theater. Youth. Region: Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Cost: $18 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $12 youth 17 & under. Contact Information: The Majestic Theatre 603-669-7469. Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 PM. The Majestic at the Manchester Community Music School 2291 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104.

The Last Things

Community Calendar The office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a new four-part course in the month of June entitled, “The Last Things.” We will look at the Church’s teachings on Death & Judgement, Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. This material is some of the most important to know so please try to participate! We start on June 6th. It is taught by Nicholas Lebish twice every Thursday, one at 9:45 am and the other at 7:00 pm. Just stop by at whatever time works for your schedule. Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish 622-4160. Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 207 Hemlock St. Manchester. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

5K Run & Music

Charity Events 5K road race starts at 7:00pm / Race Registration opens at 5:30pm. Runner's ticket price includes all access pass to after music party. Not a runner, but want to come for the music & party? $10.00 non runner entrance fee for music party only. Live Music from 6:30pm-Closing at Chapanga's Restaurant featuring The Pop Farmers The Slakas Proceeds benefit the Kimberly Cates Memorial Scholarship Fund! To register or order tickets www.kimcatesfund.org. Type of Event: Benefit. Community. Concert. Entertainment. Family. Fundraiser. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $20.00 Ages 16 & Up / $15.00 Ages 15 & Under. Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 PM. Chapanga's Restaurant Milford, NH. For more info visit www.kimcatesfund.org.

BORROWED TIME PLAYING @ MILLY'S TAVERN FOR BOSTON MARATHON FUND RAISER

Community Calendar Borrowed Time will be playing @ Milly's Tavern!!! All proceeds will go to ONEFUNDBOSTON.ORG to help the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased prior to the event by the members of the band or by purchasing tickets at the door. **Ticket price includes admission, appetizer buffet, live entertainment and one raffle entry that gives you a chance to win a 32" LED TV or an IPAD Mini!!! Type of Event: Benefit. Entertainment. Region: Manchester. Cost: $20. Contact Information: David Santos 978-914-5941. Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 PM – Saturday, June 1, 2013, 1:00 AM. Milly's Tavern 500 Commercial Street Manchester, New Hampshire 03101. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Adventure5K

Community Calendar Adventure5k is a 3.1 mile run with an exciting obstacle course within the race. Each run is different, challenging participants to think on their feet, push themselves, and tackle obstacles before them. Break out of the normal 5k road race, push yourself to experience something new, and celebrate after with music, food and beer! Adventure5K is proud to support Moore*Mart, a Nashua-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing comfort to the troops serving abroad. Moore*Mart's chief mission is collecting snacks and small items for troops, and sending the care packages overseas. Adventure5k was created by NH.com in partnership with CrossFit TUFF. Type of Event: Family. Walk/Hike/Run. Contact Information: Christina Hendricks Chendricks@nashuatelegraph.com 603-594-6421. Saturday, June 1, 2013. Liquid Planet 446 Raymond Road Candia, NH. For more info visit www.nh.com.

Compassion Weekend

Community Calendar Community service projects for all ages. Projects include: painting, cleaning, trash pick-up, senior help, gardening, landscaping, graffiti removal, literacy booth, cooking, food drive and many more! Type of Event: Community. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Rochester. Somersworth. Cost: free, some donations needed. Contact Information: Dover Baptist Church 151 Washington St. Dover, NH 03820 603-742-5452. Saturday, June 1, 2013 – Sunday, June 2, 2013. Dover, NH and surrounding communities.

June Jubilee

Community Calendar The Chester Congregational & Baptist Church will be having its annual June Jubilee on Saturday, June 1st from 9am to 3pm at the church. Come enjoy our delicious home-made menu that includes barbecue chicken, rib dinner, or North Carolina style pulled pork with all the “fixins”. Cost is $12 for Regular plates, $16 for Combo plates, and $5 for Kid’s plates. The barbecue dinner is served from 11am until 3pm and take-out is available. Also featured is the church yard sale and bake sale – come and find your treasures! All proceeds will benefit the church. For more information please call the church office at 887-4799 or email chesterchurchoffice@gsinet.net. Our website is www.chesternhchurch.org. The church is located in the center of Chester at 4 Chester Street, Chester, NH. Type of Event: Community. Family. Religious. Yard/Garage Sale. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Chester Congregational & Baptist Church 4 Chester Street Chester, NH 03036 887-4799 chesterchurchoffice@gsinet.net. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 4 Chester Street Chester, NH 03036.

NORTH WOODS WALKING TALL TEAM HOPE WALK

Community Calendar Walk To Cure Huntington's Disease. Every STep Takes Us Closer To Our Goal. The Team Hope Walk is Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA's) largest national grassroots fundraising event. From forming a team, to sponsoring a walk, to volunteering, you too can help make a difference in the lives of so many ! What is Huntington's Disease find out more at www.hdsa.org. Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Franklin. Cost: DONATION. Contact Information: Virginia Goolkasian 978-256-0812 ext 12 or vgoolkasian@hdsa.org Pam Meacham - 603-934-0273 877-WALK-4HD. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. TILTON NEW HAMPSHIRE.

5th Annual Cornish Car & Tractor Show

Community Calendar Cornish Elementary School Class of 2014 presents 5th Annual Cornish Car & Tractor Show. Welcome and open to all vehicles of interest. Saturday, June 1, 2013 Cornish Fairgrounds 10AM - 2PM. Live DJ, 50/50 Raffle, trophies for top 3 cars, prizes for top 3 Tractors, trivia, giveaways, food for sale. Proceeds benefit the Cornish Elementary Class of 2014's trip to Washington DC. Type of Event: Auto Event. Fundraiser. Region: Claremont. Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee. Lebanon. Cost: Admission by Donations. Contact Information: For more information call 603-469-3749. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Cornish Fairgrounds.

Book & Bake Sale - War of the Cupcakes!

Community Calendar The Friends of the East Kingston Public Library are holding their Spring Book & Bake Sale on Friday, May 29th and Saturday, June 1st. The sale will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday at the Pound School Book Shop, 41 Depot Road (Rt. 107), East Kingston, NH. Browse a large selection of gently used books, audio books and children’s movies. Hardcovers will be sold for 50¢ paperbacks 25¢ and children’s books 2 for 25¢. While you shop, stop by the baked goods table for a home made snack, enjoy a free cup of coffee, and/or choose from a wide selection of delicious homemade cupcakes to take home! We will be selling raffle tickets for a hand crafted quilt along with a Spring Chocolate Basket donated by Lindt of Exeter. The winner of the Chocolate basket will be drawn on Saturday after the sale. The quilt is an ongoing raffle at the library and will be drawn on November 24th during our Holiday Reception. Raffle tickets for both items will also be available at… Type of Event: Community. Fundraiser. Region: Portsmouth. Seacoast. Southern New Hampshire. Contact Information: Tracy Waldron 603-642-8333 ekpublib@comcast.net. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Pound School Used Book Shop 41 Depot Road, Rt 107 East Kingston, NH 03827.

Juliano's - Give Back

Community Calendar Juliano's will donate %15 of all regular-priced menu items, Dine-In & Take-Out to the Liberty Utilities Relay For Life Team Bring coupon from link. Type of Event: Benefit. Food. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Various. Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/453855588029083/. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Juliano's Italian Pizzeria 121 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Mountaineers Combine

Community Calendar The Mountaineers Combine is open to kids interested in football or cheer, ages 5 to 14. The cost is $20 per participant and the combine will feature various work outs, drills and skill stations that are typically done during the regular football and cheer season. Type of Event: Summer Sports. Youth. Region: Monadnock. Cost: $20 per participant. Contact Information: Nick Marks MMYFSA, President president@monadnockmountaineers.com. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Oak Park - 791 Forest Rd, Greenfield NH.

Touch a Truck #5

Community Calendar In our 5th year of hosting along with Simon Youth Foundation, we excited for this event to be bigger and better!! Type of Event: Family. Fundraiser. Kids. Region: Manchester. Cost: $5/ticket, families with 4 or more members $20. Contact Information: Co-Chair: Christine Summers Co-Chair: Kari Reed 603-669-7990 http://www.noahsarknh.org email: ark@noahsarknh.org. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Mall of New Hampshire- Food Court Parking lot. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Rabies and Microchip Clinic to Benefit CVHS

Community Calendar Microchips are $25 (includes registration), rabies vaccines are $10 (must have certificate from previous vaccine for a 3-year rabies vaccine), and nail trims will be offered for $5. Cash or checks only, please! All pets must be leashed or crated. Type of Event: Animal Rescue. Clinic/Class. Community. Fundraiser. Pets. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Rochester. Seacoast. Somersworth. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $25 microchips, $10 rabies vaccines, $5 nail trims. Contact Information: 603-749-5322. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Cocheco Valley Humane Society 262 County Farm Road Dover, NH 03820.

TEXAS B-B-Q and BLESSING OF THE BIKES

Community Calendar TEXAS STYLE B-B-Q and BLESSING OF THE BIKES- FEATURING THE GEORGE WILLIAMS BAND- PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE. FOOD- FUN- RAFFLES RAIN OR SHINE. Type of Event: Community. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $15.00 Donation. Contact Information: Please contact Dean Landry 603-560-2475. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. DERRY- SALEM ELKS 2226 39 Shadow Lake RD Salem NH.

Gate City Figure Skating/Conway Ice Arena 10th Anniversary Show

Community Calendar The Gate City Figure Skating Club of Nashua, NH is pleased to celebrate their 10th year anniversary at Conway Ice Arena. This year also commemorates the 10 years since the opening of Conway Ice Arena, Southern New Hampshire’s premier skating facility. Enjoyed by area residents year-round, Conway Arena hosts several hockey clubs and teams, a leading Learn to Skate program, and the Gate City Figure Skating Club. The 10th year anniversary figure skating show will bring back many of the most popular programs from previous shows. This years’ event will showcase the top skaters in the club, many of whom have been with the club since its inception, as well as entertaining programs from the many Conway Arena Learn to Skate participants. Several promising, nationally ranked United States Figure Skating Association skaters will also be displaying their talent. These performances will offer an enjoyable, family-friendly afternoon of figure skating. Please come and celebrate this milestone anniversary with our ska… Type of Event: Entertainment. Family. Region: Nashua. Cost: $5.00. Contact Information: Jennifer Hallisey at jjmhallisey@charter.net, visit our website at www.gatecityfsc.com or contact Conway Ice Arena at 603-595-2400 - www.conwayarena.com. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Conway Ice Arena Nashua, NH.

Dodging Homelessness High School Tournament '13

Community Calendar The NH Coalition to End Homelessness is hosting “The Dodging Homelessness High School Tournament ’13” on June 1 at Saint Anselm College. The tournament is a competition that brings New Hampshire students together for a friendly game of dodgeball. The statewide tournament will help raise funds to support scholarships for homeless or formerly homeless New Hampshire students who are looking to pursue higher education, as well as other activities of the Coalition. Each school’s team champion is then invited to participate in the statewide tournament. Participation not only helps provide educational opportunities for less fortunate students, it also fosters broader awareness and understanding of homelessness in New Hampshire, reinforces a sense of community responsibility, and, most importantly, is a fun and engaging event for students, parents, faculty, and staff!. Type of Event: Community. Entertainment. Family. Fundraiser. Kids. School. Youth. Region: Manchester. Cost: $5.00. Contact Information: Looking for more information? Questions? Contact us by email at info@nhceh.org, by phone at 603-641-9441, or by visiting us online at www.nhceh.org. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Saint Anselm College, Carr Center, 100 St Anselm Dr Manchester, NH 03102. For more info visit www.nhceh.org.

Little Shop of Horrors

Community Calendar Type of Event: Comedy. Community. Entertainment. Kids. Theater. Youth. Region: Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Cost: $18 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $12 youth 17 & under. Contact Information: The Majestic Theatre 603-669-7469. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 7:00 PM. The Majestic at the Manchester Community Music School 2291 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104.

The Carol Ramsay Band

Community Calendar The Carolyn Ramsay Band hails from Wolfeboro, NH and is comprised of Carolyn Ramsay, lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Jessica Ramsay, lead and harmony vocals, Chuck Farrell, lead guitar, Mike Chatigny, drums and vocals and Bud Clark, bass. The band members have backgrounds in a diverse assortment of musical genres and each contributes something special to the overall chemistry on stage. The band performs regularly throughout the Lakes Region and White Mountains. CRB’s music encompasses an eclectic variety of musical styles ranging from folk to rock, country and jazz standards and features rich vocal harmonies accompanied by the band’s unique song arrangements. Type of Event: Concert. Entertainment. Music. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: $15 at door; $12 advance. Contact Information: Ed Morrison 603-522-0126. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Wakefield Opera House 2 High Street, 2nd Floor, Sanbornville, NH 03872. For more info visit wakefieldoperahouse.org.

Knights of Columbus/Kiwanis Relay For Life Breakfast

Community Calendar Mark your calendars and join us for breakfast on the first Sunday of each month through June, sponsored by The Knights’ Relay for Life Team of Salem and the Kiwanis Club of Salem. The menu consists of scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausages and beans. Where: Knights Hall at 37Main Street Salem NH. When: April 7, May 5 and June 2, 2013 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost: $5 per adult, $3 per child, or $12 per family Drawings: Enter for your chance to win: • A book of $10 Lottery scratch tickets. Only 100 tickets will be sold $20 per ticket. (Date of drawing not yet determined) • Microsoft Surface tablet. The drawing will take place at Salem Relay for Life event which starts (June 22 and 23, 2015) For more information on the Salem Relay, go to www.facebook.com/relayforlifesalem or www.relayforlife.org/salemnh. If you cannot make Breakfast and would like to support our team please go to: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/KnightsofColumbus_Kiwanis to make a donation or join team. Type of Event: Benefit. Community. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Knights Hall at 37Main Street Salem NH. For more info visit main.acsevents.org.

Salem High School's Senior Citizen Breakfast

Charity Events Every year, the Salem High School Student Council runs a free breakfast for our local senior citizens. Come join us Sunday morning, June 2nd, for an enjoyable tradition. Type of Event: Food. Seniors. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Email: nickfosman@yahoo.com. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Three Seasons Restaurant at Salem High School 44 Geremonty Drive Salem, NH 03079.

Greater Manchester Meet-Up Group Holistic Fair

Community Calendar Come join us and bring a friend or two for a relaxing day experiencing all the healing modalities we have to offer: Reiki, Massage, Hypnosis, Tong Ren, Essential Oils, Chiropractic, Psychic Readings, Akashic Record Readings, Mediumship, Animal Communication, Feather Readings, Medicine Wheel Readings, Spiritual Dragonfly Jewelry, Natural Candles, Soaps and more… Raffles and gift certificates are available. Admission is free, sessions vary in cost. Type of Event: Fair. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free admission- Sessions vary in cost. Contact Information: Todaysnewdawn@yahoo.com. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Country Inn & Suites 250 South River Road, Bedford NH. For more info visit holisticmeetup.weebly.com.

Hike Mount Major

Community Calendar A benefit hike to benefit LOVE146 - an international humanitarian non-profit working to end child trafficking. The money donated will go to support programs that prevent child trafficking and provide care for survivors. Type of Event: Community. Family. Fundraiser. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Concord. Laconia. Lakes Region. White Mountains. Cost: Donations. Contact Information: Contact Katrina AuCoin: aucoinkatrina@gmail.com. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Mount Major Alton NH. For more info visit www.love146.org.

Brookside Music Concert

Community Calendar Mark your calendars for our Spring Music Concert. Check our website in April for more information. Every year this concert gets better. You do not want to miss it. Type of Event: Family. Music. Region: Manchester. Contact Information: music@brooksidecc.org. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Brookside Congregational Church 2013 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104.

Little Shop of Horrors

Community Calendar Type of Event: Comedy. Community. Entertainment. Kids. Theater. Youth. Region: Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Cost: $18 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $12 youth 17 & under. Contact Information: The Majestic Theatre 603-669-7469. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 7:00 PM. The Majestic at the Manchester Community Music School 2291 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104.

Front Door Agency Golf Tournament

Community Calendar Join us for a great day of golf in support of our mission to help families in greater Nashua transition from crisis to self-sufficiency. Tournament is a scramble format based on Buick Handicap System. Fees include breakfast, greens fees, golf carts, driving range, BBQ lunch, all contest holes, raffles and awards. Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Merrimack Valley. Cost: $200/per person. Contact Information: To register or for more information, contact Lucie at (603) 816-0322 or lbryar@frontdooragency.org. Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Nashua Country Club 25 Fairway Street Nashua, NH. For more info visit www.frontdooragency.org.

GLOBAL FORUM FUNDRAISER with AMBASSADOR RYAN CROCKER

Community Calendar LESSONS FROM A LONG WAR Featuring Ambassador Ryan Crocker, America's preeminent diplomat to the Middle East Former Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Kuwait & Lebanon All proceeds benefit the critical work of the World Affairs Council of NH to promote global education and understanding Banquet Hall, Dining Center Southern NH University 2500 N. River Road Manchester 03106 Reception: 5 PM Hors d'oeuvres & Cash bar Program: 6 PM-7:30 PM Tickets: $50/Members $60/Non-members Patrons: $300 (Includes private dinner with the Ambassador following the program). Type of Event: Community. Fundraiser. Lecture/Seminar. Membership Drive. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $50/Members $60/Non-members. Contact Information: Anna Berry council@wacnh.org (603) 314-7970 www.wacnh.org. Monday, June 3, 2013, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Banquet Hall, Dining Center Southern NH University 2500 N. River Road Manchester 03106.

CARNUTZ CAR CLUB CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Cruise nights from May 13 through September 9, 6-8PM. Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit David's House of Lebanon NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: None. Contact Information: Wayne Boardman, President of CarNutz Car club, 603 477 2929. Monday, June 3, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sugar River Bank parking lot, North Main St. Newport NH.

Anxiety and Depression Support Group

Community Calendar Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and other emotional problems with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Recovery International. Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Type of Event: Support Group. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Call Marilyn at 603-624-0086 or email Beth at nh.recovery@gmail.com. Monday, June 3, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Cypress Center 401 Cypress St. Manchester, NH 03103. For more info visit bit.ly.

The Rosary in Scripture

Community Calendar In honor of Mary during her month in May, the Office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a five part Bible study on the Rosary in Scripture. The class will start on May 21st and will be offered only on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the church hall. Bring you Bible and Rosary! Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish Director of Adult Faith Formation evangelization@saintcatherineparishnh.com 622-4160. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 207 Hemlock St. Manchester, NH. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Contact Pastor Bruce Bradshaw at 603-546-8294 for details. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington Street, Nashua, NH. For more info visit www.asumc.net.

Discussions at Dusk Book Group 2013

Community Calendar Evening book group that meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm and is facilitated by Jessica Sheehan. Stop by, visit us online or call us if you are interested in joining this book discussion group and we will provide you with a book. Type of Event: Community. Region: Manchester. Contact Information: Jessica Sheehan jessicas@goffstownlibrary.com 497-2102. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:30 PM. Goffstown Public Library 2 High Street Goffstown, NH. For more info visit goffstownlibrary.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

HIGH TIDE RESTAURANT CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit Hospice House of Concord NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Merrimack Valley. Cost: None. Contact Information: Mike Coulters, owner of High Tide Restaurant, Hillsborough NH 603 464 4202. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 6:00 PM. 239 Henniker St. Hillsborough NH.

Men's Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: For details call Pastor Bruce Bradshaw 603-546-8294. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, locations vary. For more info visit asumc.net.

23rd Annual Souhegan Valley Charity Golf Classic and Dinner Auction

Community Calendar Opportunity Networks' 23rd Annual Souhegan Valley Golf Classic and Dinner Auction will be held Thursday, June 6th, rain or shine, at the Amherst Country Club in Amherst, NH. Opportunity Networks is a non-profit organization founded in 1979 serving Souhegan Valley and Greater Nashua adults living with acquired and developmental disabilities, such as Down’s Syndrome, Autism, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. We provide job opportunities and support, as well as focusing on the wellness, life skills and social opportunities of the clients that we serve. Our tournament is sponsored annually by the Hitchiner Manufacturing Company. The four person scramble is a day of Great Golf, Great Food and Great Fun… all for a GREAT cause! The tournament features Hole-in-One prizes including chances to win a new 2013 Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep vehicle, a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle, as well as many other chances to win on the course! This tournament is known for being one of the area’s premier charity golf events, with meals a… Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Foursomes: $550 Earlybird through 5/15, $600 thereafter. Singles $150. All golfers get green fees, carts, meals and beverages, complimentary golf giveaways and goody bags. Contact Information: Wendy Hunt, Community Development Director, Opportunity Networks, 11 Caldwell Drive, Amherst NH 03031. 883-4402, whunt@opportunitynetworks.org. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Amherst Country Club 72 Ponemah Rd Amherst NH 03031.

The Last Things

Community Calendar The office of Adult Faith Formation at St. Catherine of Siena Parish will offer a new four-part course in the month of June entitled, “The Last Things.” We will look at the Church’s teachings on Death & Judgement, Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. This material is some of the most important to know so please try to participate! We start on June 6th. It is taught by Nicholas Lebish twice every Thursday, one at 9:45 am and the other at 7:00 pm. Just stop by at whatever time works for your schedule. Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish 622-4160. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 207 Hemlock St. Manchester. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Essential Skills: Safety at Home

Community Calendar Essential Skills for Family Caregivers is a three part series that provides education and practical tools to those caring for someone with dementia (NO PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS PLEASE). Safety at Home 6/6 For someone with dementia, a safe and supportive home can prevent injury and enhance independence and a sense of security. Learn to adapt your home environment and make it dementia-safe and supportive. Two other classes in this series are as follows: It Starts with Communication - April 4 Understanding Behaviors - May 2. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Health Clinic. Lecture/Seminar. Seniors. Region: Manchester. Cost: FREE. Contact Information: aschwotzer@alz.org 603.606.6590. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Alzheimer's Association NH Office 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 201 Bedford, NH 03110. For more info visit www.alz.org.

Wine Tasting Festival

Community Calendar Rise...for baby and family is a non-profit agency serving families in the Monadnock region who have children with developmental or established delays. Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Keene. Cost: $40 advance purchase; $45 after May 24th. Contact Information: Nancy Hitchner Rise...for baby and family 147 Washington Street Keene, NH 03431. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Keene Country Club 755 West Hill Road Keene, NH 03431.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Friday, June 7, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Momm/Daddy & ME

Community Calendar all materials included...something fun every week! Type of Event: Art. Entertainment. Family. Kids. Youth. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Rochester. Seacoast. Somersworth. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $6.00. Friday, June 7, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 157 Portland Ave. (between Philbrick sports/across from Dover Ice Arena) Dover, NH 03820.

We Are One Farmers Market in Weare NH

Community Calendar Indoor Year Round Farmers Market Winter Greenhouse Veggies to Baked Goods, Locally Raised Meats (Lamb, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Turkey...) Eggs, Organic Breads, Local Milk, Homemade Jellies, Honey Baklava, Maple Syrup, Handmade Baskets, Dog Treats, Handmade Soaps, Candles and Massage Therapy to a complete Dinner prepared each week with products grown or raised by We Are One Farmers Market in Weare vendors. Customers can also choose to order online from vendors for Friday afternoon pick up. http://weare.locallygrown.net/market. Type of Event: Farmers Market. Region: Concord. Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Wendy Stevens PH: 603 344 2323 Email: wearefarmersmarket@gmail.com http://weare1farmersmarket.org http://weare.locallygrown.net/market (online orders). Friday, June 7, 2013, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Holy Cross Church on 118 Center Road in Weare NH. For more info visit weare1farmersmarket.org.

Dollar Deal Night

Community Calendar On the first Friday night of each month during the school year, the Children’s Museum of NH will open its doors to visitors for just $1 per person. The first Dollar Deal Night is scheduled for Friday, October 5, when the museum will be open from 5:30 – 8 pm, offering families a low-cost night out together. The Children’s Museum is not normally open at night, so this is also a special treat to visit after-hours and enjoy creative play before bedtime. Type of Event: Family. Kids. Region: Seacoast. Cost: $1 per person. Contact Information: 603-742-2002. Friday, June 7, 2013, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Children's Museum of NH, 6 Washington Street, Dover. For more info visit www.childrens-museum.org.

Bike Week Shuttle Service Aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Community Calendar This annual shuttle train service is a convenient way to visit the Bike Week Activities & Events at Weirs Beach. The train runs continually between Meredith and Weirs Beach from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM. An expanded schedule will begin on Thursday, June 13th - 16th. Get our full schedule and details at www.biketrains.com. There are no advance reservations for this service. Type of Event: Family. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: Train Fare: Adult $ 15.00 / Child $ 10.00 ages 3-11 (2 & under ride free). Contact Information: Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Main Office, PO Box 9, Lincoln, NH 03251. 603-745-2135. Tickets are only sold at the station. No advance reservations for these trains. Saturday, June 8, 2013. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railraod 154 Main Street Meredith, NH 03253.

Inn to Inn Spring Herb Tour

Community Calendar Savor the glories of spring in the White Mountains with our annual event, the Spring Herb Tour. Visit premier area inns in the White Mountains and learn all about fresh herbs-- their uses, history, and versatility. Each inn chooses one herb (check back for their selections) and offers delicious samples of a special recipe using the herb from their own kitchen garden. It might be a taste of tomato basil soup, carrot-chervil dip, sage biscuits, tarragon egg salad, or rosemary chocolate cookies. You’ll go home with a folder of new recipes, interesting herbal lore and pots of herbs or seeds to grow your own. Type of Event: Food. Spring. Region: White Mountains. Cost: $25 or Free if staying at Participating Inns. Contact Information: Arthur De La Torre PO Box 882 North Conway, NH 03860 603-356-6707. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 4:00 AM – 9:00 AM. 12 Country Inns in the White Mountains. For more info visit www.countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com.

Hampstead Congregational Church Strawberry Festival

Community Calendar The Hampstead Congregational Church is hosting their wonderful annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 8 between 9 AM and 3 PM. Come and bring your family and friends to shop the craft fair for handmade special teacher gifts, or Father's Day gifts, or just something nice for yourself. There will be games with prizes for kids along with delicious baked goods, lunch, entertainment in the form of a Barbershop Quartette, and pony rides, …….AND, of course, luscious strawberry shortcake. We will also be conducting a fund raising raffle which will offer many items like baskets, garden items, etc. Type of Event: Benefit. Craft Fair. Entertainment. Fair. Family. Festival. Food. Fundraiser. Kids. Region: Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free Admission. Contact Information: Hampstead Congregational Church Office---603-329-6985. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Hampstead Congregational Church 61 Main St. Rt 121 Hampstead, NH 03841. For more info visit www.hampsteaducc.org.

Market Square Day 10K

Community Calendar Each year, the 10K Road Race gets the Market Square Day celebration off on the right foot. With a starting line in the heart of Downtown Portsmouth, the Race typically draws 2,000 runners who wind their way through the streets of Portsmouth ending with the finish line at historic Strawbery Banke. In 2005, we joined forces with five other area races to create the Seacoast Road Race Series. From May through November, runners participate in races ranging in distance from 5K – 10K in communities throughout the Seacoast. The Series creates healthy (literally) competition and serves to introduce runners to a variety of races. The Series expanded to eight races in 2008 and continues its popular ‘run’ with new and seasoned athletes. In 2009 a ‘bonus race’ the Seacoast Half Marathon, was added to the Series giving runners the ability to truly challenge their endurance. Type of Event: Community. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Portsmouth. Contact Information: info@proportsmouth.org. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Downtown Portsmouth, NH. For more info visit www.proportsmouth.org.

Market Square Day Festival

Community Calendar Market Square Day, held on the second Saturday in June each year, was first celebrated in 1977. Created to mark the renovation and beautification of Downtown Portsmouth – and in particular Market Square – the Festival continues to grow in popularity and is often referred to as the unofficial start of Summer on the Seacoast, enticing an estimated 80,000 to enjoy this destination festival in Downtown Portsmouth. The event features regional artists, music and dance, the history of the City and the members of the business community. The downtown area is transformed into a pedestrian-friendly space as streets are closed from 9:00am through 4:00pm. Balloon arches, entertainment stages, craftspeople, businesses and food vendors greet the thousands of Seacoast residents and visitors to the area. The day begins with the Market Square Day 10K Road Race, which winds its way through the streets of Portsmouth. Pro Portsmouth, Inc. has produced the festival for 35 years –and like the event itself, celebrates their an… Type of Event: Community. Craft Fair. Entertainment. Festival. Region: Portsmouth. Cost: N/A. Contact Information: info@proportsmouth.org. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Downtown Portsmouth, NH. For more info visit www.proportsmouth.org.

Touch A Truck & Spring Fling

Community Calendar Touch A Truck and Spring Fling with lots of cool vehicles for the kids to climb on, tethered hot air balloon rides (fee), K-9 demo, vehicle extrication demo, carnival games, hot food and cold drinks, face painting, raffles, prizes and a whole lot more! Hosted by Weare Fire & Rescue and Sugar & Spice Cooperative School. Type of Event: Community. Family. Food. Fundraiser. Kids. Region: Concord. Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $5 per child/ $20 family max. Contact Information: Paula M. 603-732-2081. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Weare Middle School Weare, NH 03281.

"Wings, Water & Wheels" 2nd Annual Laconia Airport Open House

Community Calendar Cars, planes, helicopters, motorcycles, and boats on display, made in NH craft and food vendors, interactive activities for kids, Segway demonstrations, raffles to support WinnAero's education programs. Come see what your neighborhood airport is all about! Type of Event: Auto Event. Community. Craft Fair. Entertainment. Fair. Family. Food. Fundraiser. Kids. Motorcycle. Open House. Tour. Youth. Region: Laconia. Lakes Region. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Laconia Airport Authority laa@metrocast.net 603-524-5003. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Laconia Municipal Airport 65 Aviation Way Gilford, NH 03249.

3K Walk for Sight

Community Calendar Join us for our 10th annual walk-a-thon and help us raise the funds necessary to provide vital vision rehabilitation services to NH residents living with low vision and blindness. Please consider forming a team and walking with friends! If you are a registered NH non-profit please contact us for an opportunity to raise money for your own organizaiton. It's a win-win for all involved! Type of Event: Benefit. Community. Family. Fundraiser. Kids. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Concord. Merrimack Valley. Cost: $15/adult; $5/child (under 12). Contact Information: Mary Chase at (603) 224-4039, x324. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. NH Association for the Blind 25 Walker Street Concord, NH 03301.

Clay Workshop

Community Calendar This one-day workshop is designed to let people try a class out with us to see if they will like it before they sign up for a 10-week full length course. This will be held every second Saturday with two workshops each day. There will be a clay workshop in both the morning from 10-1 and the afternoon from 2-5PM. The stained glass workshop will only be held in the morning from 10-1PM. The price is for one of these workshops (morning or afternoon). Students will be able to try some of the basic ways of working with clay by hand - coil, pinch, or slab and then be able to try the potter's wheel for the second half of the class. Students will be able to pick one piece to keep, if they choose to. No commitments. Just one morning. Minimum: 5 registrants for the workshop to be held. Each workshop is $45. Keep your money local! Pay for this at the art center with cash or check instead of online! Type of Event: Art. Clinic/Class. Family. Gallery. Seniors. Region: Manchester. Cost: 45 per participant. Contact Information: Monica Leap info@550arts.com. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio 550 550 Elm Street Manchester NH 03101.

Domestic Violence Walk-a-Thon to Benefit the 'Natalie Perriello Hope Scholarship' and 'Perriello Children Trust Fund'

Community Calendar Type of Event: Community. Fundraiser. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Lebanon. Cost: Pre-Registration $17 Day of Registration $20. Contact Information: Michael Sisemore at msisemore@edu.sau88.net Nan Parsons at nparsonsedu.sau88.net. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Lebanon High School Track.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Stained Glass Workshop

Community Calendar This one-day workshop is designed to let people try a class with us before signing up for a 10-week full length course. This will be held every second Saturday with two workshops each day. There is an additional afternoon workshop for clay (topics covered will be both the potter's wheel and handbuilding techniques). Students will be making a suncatcher from cut pieces of glass. No commitments. Just one morning. Minimum: 5 registrants for the workshop to be held. . Type of Event: Art. Clinic/Class. Gallery. Region: Manchester. Cost: 45 per participant. Contact Information: Monica Leap info@550arts.com. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Studio 550 550 Elm Street Manchester NH 03101.

Weed & Seed Block Party

Community Calendar The Manchester Weed & Seed Strategy will be hosting a Weed & Seed Neighborhood Block Party in partnership with HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) on Saturday June 8th from 11am-2pm in Sweeney Park. Join us for a park clean up as well as an assortment of activities and lunch to celebrate and honor community collaboration, healthy neighborhoods, and resident involvement. Type of Event: Community. Family. Kids. Youth. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Kristen Treacy, Weed & Seed Coordinator City of Manchester Health Department 603-628-6003 ext. 468 ktreacy@manchesternh.gov. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Sweeney Park Manchester NH. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

An Evening GRAMMY Award-winning Guitarist Ed Gerhard

Community Calendar GRAMMY Award-winning Guitarist Ed Gerhard, will appear on Saturday, June 8 at The Bow Lake Grange Hall, Strafford, NH for his 17th Annual Benefit Concert for the Grange. Showtime is 8pm. A portion of proceeds goes directly to the upkeep of the Grange. Call (603) 664-7200 for tickets and info. Tickets are $20 in advance / $24 at door and are available at Sheilah's (603) 664-5551 and online at www.edgerhard.com. From Tokyo to Rome and venues across the US, Ed Gerhard's music has touched concert audiences all over the world. Gerhard captivates audiences with a combination of virtuosity, generosity and humor. Known for his gorgeous tone and compositional depth, Gerhard can move a listener with a single note. Gerhard returns to the the Bow Lake Grange Hall celebrating the highly anticipated release of his new CD "There and Gone," a collection of original compositions and covers including a stunning arrangement of "Imagine/Across the Universe," "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and a concert favorite on Weissenbo… Type of Event: Benefit. Concert. Food Drive. Region: Dover. Rochester. Seacoast. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $25 advance. Contact Information: (603) 664-7200 kelli@virtuerecords.com http://www.edgerhard.com. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Bow Lake Grange Hall Province Rd Strafford, NH 03884. For more info visit www.edgerhard.com.

Bike Week Shuttle Service Aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Community Calendar This annual shuttle train service is a convenient way to visit the Bike Week Activities and Events at Weirs Beach. The train runs continually between Meredith and Weirs Beach this weekend from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM. An expanded schedule will begin on Thursday, June 13th - 16th. Get our full schedule and details at www.biketrains.com. There are no advance ticket sales for this service. Type of Event: Family. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: Train Fare: Adult $ 15.00 / Child $ 10.00 ages 3-11 (2 & under ride free). Contact Information: Winnipesuakee Scenic Railroad Main Office, PO Box 9, Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-2135 Tickets are only sold at the ticket window, no advance sales for this service. Sunday, June 9, 2013. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad 154 Main Street Meredith, NH 03253.

Inn to Inn Spring Herb Tour

Community Calendar Savor the glories of spring in the White Mountains with our annual event, the Spring Herb Tour. Visit premier area inns in the White Mountains and learn all about fresh herbs-- their uses, history, and versatility. Each inn chooses one herb (check back for their selections) and offers delicious samples of a special recipe using the herb from their own kitchen garden. It might be a taste of tomato basil soup, carrot-chervil dip, sage biscuits, tarragon egg salad, or rosemary chocolate cookies. You’ll go home with a folder of new recipes, interesting herbal lore and pots of herbs or seeds to grow your own. Type of Event: Food. Spring. Region: White Mountains. Cost: $25 or Free if staying at Participating Inns. Contact Information: Arthur De La Torre PO Box 882 North Conway, NH 03860 603-356-6707. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 4:00 AM – 9:00 AM. 12 Country Inns in the White Mountains. For more info visit www.countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com.

21st Annual Paws Walk

Community Calendar What is Paws Walk? Paws Walk is an annual event that raises critical funds that go directly toward the care, housing, and rescuing of thousands of animals who depend on us throughout the year. Where/When? Sunday June 9th at 10am in Stratham Hill Park. Registration opens at 10am, and the Walk begins at noon. To Register Visit: http://www.nhspca.org/category-s/829.htm Registration Fees: $5 Youth Team Members (under 16) $10 Virtual Walkers $20 Adult Walkers. Type of Event: Animal Rescue. Family. Fundraiser. Kids. Pets. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Seacoast. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Stratham Hill Park 270 Portsmouth Avenue Stratham, NH 03885. For more info visit www.nhspca.org.

Exploring Our Way Autism Program

Community Calendar On the second Sunday of each month, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire welcomes families with children on the autism spectrum at no charge, as part of the museum's Exploring Our Way Autism Partnership Program. Families can explore the museum together, with support as needed from museum staff, trained volunteers, and special materials that include mapping tools and social stories. Different regional experts attend each session to offer information, and a variety of resource materials are available as well. No reservations are necessary, and families are welcome to stay and play after the museum opens to the public at noon. Type of Event: Kids. Region: Dover. Cost: Free. Contact Information: prais@childrens-museum.org 603-742-2002. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Children's Museum of NH 6 Washington Street Dover NH 03820. For more info visit www.childrens-museum.org.

ECK Worship Service

Community Calendar ECK Worship Service Gather with like-minded spiritual seekers at a non-denominational worship service on “A Spiritual Guide for Our Times” at the Holiday Inn, 2280 Brown Ave, Manchester on on Sunday, October 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. The service offers an uplifting love song to God, HU (pronounced hue), discussions, and sharing of spiritual experiences. Sponsored by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. For more information call 800-713-8944. http://www.eckankar-nh.org. Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Contact Information: Karin 603-382-4221. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Holiday Inn 2280 Brown Ave Manchester, NH.

ECK Worship Service

Community Calendar ECK Worship Service Gather with like-minded spiritual seekers at a non-denominational worship service on A Spiritual Guide for Our Times” at the Hampton Inn 9 Hotel Dr, Dover, NH on Sunday, October 14 from 11 am – 12 noon. The service offers an uplifting love song to God, HU (pronounced hue), discussions, and sharing of spiritual experiences. Sponsored by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. For more information call 800-713-8944. http://www.eckankar-nh.org. Type of Event: Religious. Region: Dover. Seacoast. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Eileen Morgan 603-343-5575. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Hampton Inn 9 Hotel Dr Dover, NH.

The Chocolate Lovers Fantasy

Community Calendar Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Manchester. Cost: $17.00 in advance or $19.00 at the door. Contact Information: The CareGivers, Inc. 19 Harvey Rd. Bedford, NH 03110 603-622-4948. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Radisson Hotel, Center of NH Manchester, NH.

Come As You Are

Community Calendar Come As You Are is a once a month Worship Service that incorporates drama, with contemporary worship music. Everyone is invited to come and growth in their faith no matter where they find themselves in their faith journey. Type of Event: Community. Music. Religious. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: FREE. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM. 1018 Whittier Highway Moultonborough, NH 03254.

11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Community Calendar Players: Scramble format. Shotgun start. All proceeds used to help Seacoast individuals and families who are Homeless, Hurting, or Hungry. Includes round of golf, continental breakfast, homemade lunch, opportunity to win prizes in several categories. Sponsors also needed. Type of Event: Benefit. Region: Seacoast. Cost: $100.00 per person. Contact Information: Hampton United Methodist Church 525 Lafayette Rd. (Rt.1) Hampton, NH 603-926-2702, M-F 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Monday, June 10, 2013, 9:00 AM. Breakfast Hill Golf Club 339 Breakfast Hill Rd. Greenland, NH.

Motivational Monday: Not Your Typical Support Group

Community Calendar Are you a primary or professional caregiver in need of some inspiration, encouragement or perhaps some ideas for creative caregiving? All family and professional caregivers are welcome - those who care for parents, children with special needs, or adults with disabilities. Type of Event: Support Group. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free - Preregistration Requested. Contact Information: Bonnie Roberts (603) 845-3333. Monday, June 10, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Home Helpers 1F Commons Drive, Suite 34 Londonderry, NH 03053.

CARNUTZ CAR CLUB CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Cruise nights from May 13 through September 9, 6-8PM. Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit David's House of Lebanon NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: None. Contact Information: Wayne Boardman, President of CarNutz Car club, 603 477 2929. Monday, June 10, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sugar River Bank parking lot, North Main St. Newport NH.

Relay For Life - Planning Meeting

Community Calendar Planning Meeting to organize all of the events and activities for the Salem NH Relay For Life event that is scheduled for June 22-23, 2013 at Salem High School Track. We are always looking for more hands to help out. If you are interested, might interested, or just want to see what it’s all about, then please join us. There is something for everyone with this group! For more information www.relayforlife.org/salemnh http://www.facebook.com/RelayforLifeSalem?ref=ts&fref=ts https://twitter.com/Relay4LifeSalem. Type of Event: Community. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: salem_relay@cancer.org. Monday, June 10, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Santo Insurance - Conference Room 2nd Fl 224 Main St Salem, NH 03079. For more info visit www.relayforlife.org.

Anxiety and Depression Support Group

Community Calendar Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and other emotional problems with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Recovery International. Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Type of Event: Support Group. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Call Marilyn at 603-624-0086 or email Beth at nh.recovery@gmail.com. Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Cypress Center 401 Cypress St. Manchester, NH 03103. For more info visit bit.ly.

The Rosary in Scripture

Community Calendar In honor of Mary during her month in May, the Office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a five part Bible study on the Rosary in Scripture. The class will start on May 21st and will be offered only on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the church hall. Bring you Bible and Rosary! Type of Event: Religious. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Nicholas Lebish Director of Adult Faith Formation evangelization@saintcatherineparishnh.com 622-4160. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 207 Hemlock St. Manchester, NH. For more info visit saintcatherineparishnh.com.

George Balanchine's Jewels

Entertainment The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world's greatest ballet companies with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St. Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates from late in his career, and was premiered in New York. Although it did not receive its first performance at the Mariinsky until 1999, it has since become a core part of the company's repertoire . Type of Event: Dance. Entertainment. Region: Concord. Cost: $20 adults, $12 students. Contact Information: Friends@ccanh.com Box Office: (603)225-1111. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 2:00 PM. The Capitol Center for the Arts 44 South Main St Concord NH 03301. For more info visit www.ccanh.com.

Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Contact Pastor Bruce Bradshaw at 603-546-8294 for details. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington Street, Nashua, NH. For more info visit www.asumc.net.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

HIGH TIDE RESTAURANT CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit Hospice House of Concord NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Merrimack Valley. Cost: None. Contact Information: Mike Coulters, owner of High Tide Restaurant, Hillsborough NH 603 464 4202. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 6:00 PM. 239 Henniker St. Hillsborough NH.

Volunteer Training

Community Calendar Training includes an orientation to the program and facility, as well as hands-on learning of how to support students in therapeutic horseback and carriage driving riding lessons. Volunteers are asked to commit to one hour per week for a six or eight week term. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age; no horse experience required. This is a meaningful way to become engaged in progressive therapeutic activities leading toward independence, an opportunity to observe how lives are enriched through working toward increased physical and developmental abilities and to understand how individuals are empowered by accomplishing horsemanship skills and goals. Volunteer paperwork is available in the Forms section of the website www.upreachtrc.org. Please complete the forms and bring them with you to the training. Preregistration required. Type of Event: Training Course. Region: Concord. Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Nashua. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Lauren Kochakian (603) 497-2343 Lauren@upreachtrc.org. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center 153 Paige HIll Road Goffstown, NH 03045.

Men's Bible Study

Community Calendar Type of Event: Religious. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: For details call Pastor Bruce Bradshaw 603-546-8294. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Arlington Street United Methodist Church, locations vary. For more info visit asumc.net.

Bike Week Shuttle Service Aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Community Calendar This annual shuttle train service is a convenient way to visit the Bike Week Activites & Events at Weirs Beach. Today the train runs continually between Meredith & Weirs Beach. Trains run hourly from Meredith to Weirs Beach from 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM Train run hourly from Weirs Beach to Meredith from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM There is no service from Lakeport today. Tickets are sold at the stations only, no advance reservations for this service. Visit www.bikeweektrains.com for the expanded weekend schedule. Type of Event: Family. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: Train Fare: Adult $ 15.00 / Chid $ 10.00 ages 3-11 (2 & under ride free). Contact Information: Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Main Office, PO Box 9, Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-2135 Tickets are only sold at the station. No advance reservations for these trains. Thursday, June 13, 2013. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad 154 Main Street Meredith, NH 03253.

Manchester Job & Resource Fair

Community Calendar Type of Event: Career/Job Fair. Region: Manchester. Cost: FREE. Thursday, June 13, 2013, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 650 Hanover Street Manchester NH.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Thursday, June 13, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Trapped In A Nightmare

Community Calendar Cecylia Ziobro Thibault recalls her life as an American girl growing up in Nazi slave camps. Book also for sale. Type of Event: Book/Poetry Reading. Region: Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Cost: free. Contact Information: Cynthia O'Neil coneil@manchesternh.gov 603-624-6550. Thursday, June 13, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Manchester City Library 405 Pine St. Manchester, NH.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Manchester

Community Calendar Join the American Cancer Society in the fight to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in the Relay For Life of Manchester, New Hampshire. This inspiring overnight event unites the entire community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. The event is scheduled on June 14, 2013 to June 15, 2013 between the times of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Admission is free. Donations is welcomed. Type of Event: Benefit. Community. Family. Fundraiser. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free Admission. Contact Information: Brigit M. Ryan, Executive Development Volunteer Chairman, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110 Email: Brigit.Ryan@cancer.org Phone: 603-471-4113 Fax: 603-472-7093. Friday, June 14, 2013 – Saturday, June 15, 2013. Livingston Park, 300 Daniel Webster Highway, Manchester, NH 03104. For more info visit www.relayforlife.org.

Bike Week Shuttle Service Aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Community Calendar This annual shuttle train service is a convenient way to visit the Bike Week Activities & Events at Weirs Beach. Today trains run continually between Meredith & Weirs Beach and Lakeport & Weirs Beach. Meredith to Weirs Beach trains run hourly from 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM Weirs Beach to Meredith trains run hourly from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Lakeport to Weirs Beach trains run hourly from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Weirs Beach to Lakeport trains run hourly from 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM Tickets are sold at the stations, no advance reservations for this service. Type of Event: Family. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: Train fare $ 15.00 adult / $ 10.00 child 3-11 ( 2 & under ride free). Contact Information: Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Main Office, PO Box 9, Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-2135 Tickets are only sold at the stations. No advance sales for these trains. Friday, June 14, 2013. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad 154 Main Street Meredith, NH 03253.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Friday, June 14, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Savvy Image Studio Presents: Headshot Workshop - Because Your Image is Everything

Community Calendar Photographer Jo Smith-Headshots Photography Savvy Workshop has brought together a master style consultant, one of the best professional photographers in the area and a prominent branding expert - in one place and for one price - who will work together to frame your headshot and present you as the successful professional you are. You will walk away with a variety of headshots and you can choose the one you feel best represents you for use on your LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter pages. Susan Osborne, Professional Image Consultant with Be Image Consulting will be on hand for make-up and style advice. Your online image is more important than ever. That's why professional headshots are no longer just for executives. They are for everyone. If you are still using a generic social media silhouette, or that photo your friend took of you at the Boston Bruins game in 2011, you are ready for an update. Type of Event: Lecture/Seminar. Region: Manchester. Cost: $75.00 register early, spaces are limited. Contact Information: Lisa Landry llandry@printsavvy.com 603-656-9009. Friday, June 14, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Print Savvy/Savvy Workshop 55 South Commercial Street Manchester, NH 03101.

Momm/Daddy & ME

Community Calendar all materials included...something fun every week! Type of Event: Art. Entertainment. Family. Kids. Youth. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Rochester. Seacoast. Somersworth. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $6.00. Friday, June 14, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 157 Portland Ave. (between Philbrick sports/across from Dover Ice Arena) Dover, NH 03820.

We Are One Farmers Market in Weare NH

Community Calendar Indoor Year Round Farmers Market Winter Greenhouse Veggies to Baked Goods, Locally Raised Meats (Lamb, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Turkey...) Eggs, Organic Breads, Local Milk, Homemade Jellies, Honey Baklava, Maple Syrup, Handmade Baskets, Dog Treats, Handmade Soaps, Candles and Massage Therapy to a complete Dinner prepared each week with products grown or raised by We Are One Farmers Market in Weare vendors. Customers can also choose to order online from vendors for Friday afternoon pick up. http://weare.locallygrown.net/market. Type of Event: Farmers Market. Region: Concord. Manchester. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Wendy Stevens PH: 603 344 2323 Email: wearefarmersmarket@gmail.com http://weare1farmersmarket.org http://weare.locallygrown.net/market (online orders). Friday, June 14, 2013, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Holy Cross Church on 118 Center Road in Weare NH. For more info visit weare1farmersmarket.org.

2013 American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE of Greater Manchester

Community Calendar Join the American Cancer Society in the fight to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in the Relay For Life of Manchester, New Hampshire. This inspiring overnight event unites the entire community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. Type of Event: Benefit. Community. Fundraiser. Region: Manchester. Cost: Free - Donations welcome. Contact Information: Brigit M. Ryan, Executive Development Chairman, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110 Phone: 603-471-4113 Email: Brigit.Ryan@cancer.org. Friday, June 14, 2013, 6:00 PM – Saturday, June 15, 2013, 3:00 PM. Livingston Park, 300 Daniel Webster Highway, Manchester, NH 03014. For more info visit www.relayforlife.org.

2nd Annual Art of Recovery Auction and Dinner

Community Calendar Seacoast Mental Health Center and the New Hampshire Art Association will again collaborate in offering the second annual Art of Recovery (AOR). Part non-clinical program and part fundraiser, AOR pairs SMHC client artists with professional artists to create unique, collaborative works of art. Last year, completed artwork was sold at an auction and dinner at Portsmouth Harbor Events and Conference Center with a similar event planned for this June. The Art of Recovery is currently sponsored by Team Sponsor CGI Employee Benefits Group and Event Sponsor Kennebunk Savings. Art Supply Sponsors include Addiction Recovery Services and Waddell & Reed. In addition to an auction and dinner, the event will feature brief presentations and discussions by many of the artists. The second annual AOR auction and dinner will take place at Portsmouth Harbor Events and Conference Center on June 14. Tickets start at $50 per person and are available at www.artofrecoverynh.org. AOR proceeds will support services for indiv… Type of Event: Community. Region: Portsmouth. Seacoast. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $50-$100. Contact Information: (603) 957-5743 rlevey@smhc-nh.org. Friday, June 14, 2013, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Portsmouth Harbor Events and Conference Center 100 Deer St. at Portwalk Place Portsmouth, NH 03801.

Relay For Life of Greater Nashua

Community Calendar At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer – just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year! Type of Event: Fundraiser. Health Fair. Region: Nashua. Contact Information: Ashley Haseltine: nashua_relay@cancer.org 603-471-4123. Friday, June 14, 2013, 6:00 PM – Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:00 AM. Nashua High School North 10 Chuck Druding Dr, Nashua. For more info visit main.acsevents.org.

Moonlight Gala and Silent Auction to Benefit the New Beginnings Transitional House

Community Calendar Join us for an enchanted evening of music, dancing, delicious hors-d'oeuvres, and an exciting silent auction full of treasures! Dance the starlight night away with "Rockin' Rock and Roll" tunes from the fabulous WATERMANS! The Grandview Ballroom features seating for 220 guests, elegant decor, a spacious dance floor, a unique indoor/outdoor patio bar, and a perfectly manicured outdoor lawn with spectacular views to beautiful backdrops. This spectacular social event is the talk of the town, and one you won't want to miss! Proceeds benefit the New Beginnings Transitional Housing Program! Type of Event: Benefit. Region: Somersworth. Cost: Tickets are $25 per person. Contact Information: Tickets can be purchased at New Beginnings Thrift Boutique (Somersworth) or online at seedsoffaithministries.org. For more information, call Theresa at New Beginnings 603-841-7041. Friday, June 14, 2013, 7:00 PM – Saturday, June 15, 2013, 12:00 AM. The Oaks Grandview Ballroom 100 Hideaway Place, Somersworth NH. For more info visit seedsoffaithministries.org.

Bike Week Shuttle Service Aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Community Calendar This annual shuttle train service is a convenient way to visit the Bike Week Activities & Events at Weirs Beach. Today the trains run continually between Meredith & Weirs Beach and Lakeport & Weirs Beach. Meredith to Weirs Beach trains run hourly from 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM Weirs Beach to Meredith trains run hourly from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Lakeport to Weirs Beach trains run hourly from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Weirs Beach to Lakeport trains run hourly from 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM Tickets are sold at the stations, no advance reservations for this service. Type of Event: Family. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: Train fare $ 15.00 adult / $ 10.00 child 3-11 ( 2 & under ride free). Contact Information: Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Main Office, PO Box 9, Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-2135 Tickets are only sold at the stations. No advance sales for these trains. Saturday, June 15, 2013. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad 154 Main Street Meredith, NH 03253 Tickets are only sold at the stations. No advance sales for these trains.

Flea Market

Community Calendar Proceeds to benefit Parsonage Repair Project! Type of Event: Community. Region: Manchester. Cost: cost of items vary. Contact Information: Karen - Church Office - 603-622-8863 Email - fumcmanchester@myfairpoint.net. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 961 Valley St. - Church Parking lot Manchester, NH.

Kickoff to Summer 5K

Community Calendar 9:00 AM 5K race start - Walkers immediately follow Race Fee: $20 New this year!! T-shirts for runners registered before June 1st 10:00 AM Kid’s Mad Dash - Free for ages 8 and under 10:15 AM One Mile Race - $5 for ages 12 and under The Kickoff to Summer 5K course is a flat, winding loop along the scenic Piscataquog River and through the 4-H Fairgrounds. The terrain is both dirt and pavement. Runner’s awards will be presented for 1st and 2nd top two overall male and female racers as well as in other age divisions. Visit our web site at www.kickofftosummer5K.com Come run the New Boston Kickoff to Summer 5K in Memory of Dave Cramb—and become a part of New Boston’s running history. Type of Event: Community. Walk/Hike/Run. Cost: Rce Fee $20.00. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:00 AM. New Boston Central School 15 Central School Road New Boston, NH 03070. For more info visit www.running4free.com.

Volunteer Training

Community Calendar Training includes an orientation to the program and facility, as well as hands-on learning of how to support students in therapeutic horseback and carriage driving riding lessons. Volunteers are asked to commit to one hour per week for a six or eight week term. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age; no horse experience required. This is a meaningful way to become engaged in progressive therapeutic activities leading toward independence, an opportunity to observe how lives are enriched through working toward increased physical and developmental abilities and to understand how individuals are empowered by accomplishing horsemanship skills and goals. Volunteer paperwork is available in the Forms section of the website www.upreachtrc.org. Please complete the forms and bring them with you to the training. Preregistration required. Type of Event: Training Course. Region: Concord. Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Lauren Kochakian (603) 497-2343 Lauren@upreachtrc.org. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center 153 Paige Hill Road Goffstown, NH 03045.

Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Community Calendar The Margret and H.A. Rey Center Art Gallery opens an exciting new art exhibit on Saturday May 18, 2013. The exhibit entitled “Impressions of the North Country” by visiting Russian Artist Boris Oskin is the product of a two-month visit by Russian artist, architect and diplomatic attaché Boris Oskin and his wife Elena back in1992. Boris’ watercolors, sketches and personal letters and correspondences will be on display in the gallery from Saturday May 18- Saturday June 22, 2013. The collection left behind by Boris upon his return to Russia is now part of the personal collection of local Watervillian, Chris Larsen, who has generously offered to share its contents as well as his personal stories and experiences with the Oskins. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 25 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. giving visitors the opportunity to see our landscape through the eyes of a Russian artist and hear the stories of his unique relationship with our own late Donald Jasinski, who was responsible for bringing Boris to t… Type of Event: Art. Region: White Mountains. Cost: free. Contact Information: 603-236-3308 dsiraco@thereycenter.org. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Margret and H.A. Rey Center Village Rd. Waterville Valley, NH 03215.

Horse 101

Community Calendar Enhance you horse knowledge and your relationship with horses by attending a Horse 101 clinic. The clinic will include: The inner working of horse herds  How horses communicate  How we communicate with horses  Horse instincts  What to do if a horse reacts to its natural instincts while in hand  How to effectively put all these tools together to more effectively handle horses in hippotherapy and therapeutic riding lessons. Type of Event: Clinic/Class. Region: Concord. Manchester. Merrimack Valley. Nashua. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Kristen McGraw (603) 497-2343 Kristen@upreachtrc.org. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center 153 Paige Hill Road Goffstown, NH 03045.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 59 JAMBOREE

Community Calendar Join Post 59 help raise money for homeless vets here in NH, and to create a fund to help our area veterans. All day country jamboree featuring 5 bands, all the food you can eat, dancing and cash bar. Many raffles and a 50/50 to be won! Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Southern New Hampshire. Cost: $10 pp/ 1/2 off military/fire/police ID. Contact Information: Nancy Costello 603-495-1480. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM. 538 W. Main street, Hillsboro, NH.

Boscawen's Baked Ham & Bean Dinner

Community Calendar Menu features baked ham, two kinds of beans, American Chop Suey or Mac & Cheese, assorted salads, dietetic jellied salads and desserts, and homemade pies. Type of Event: Food. Region: Concord. Cost: Adults $8, Children 6-16 $4, under 6 free. Contact Information: Chris Paull (603) 286-3238 Church (603) 796-2565 Bosccong@tds.net. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Boscawen Congregational Church, UCC 12 High Street Boscawen, NH 03303. For more info visit boscawencongregationalchurch.com.

Sunset over Portsmouth

Community Calendar Live and silent auction, Wine and Beer tasting, Light hors d'oeuvres, music to benefit quality early learning programs and before & after school programs in Portsmouth and Greenland. Type of Event: Auction. Region: Seacoast. Cost: $25. Contact Information: Call 603-422-8223 for tickets or email cedison@communitycampus.org. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Discover Portsmouth Center 10 Middle Street Portsmouth.

Chris Pinkham, Jr.—Happy Times Square Dancing

Community Calendar Chris started calling in 1992. He calls throughout New England, Pennsylvania, New York, and Tennesee. While he has always enjoyed calling for and entertaining western style square dance clubs, he has found enormous rewards in leading square, folk and party dances for a wide variety of beginning and "non" dancer groups. These include churches, schools, campgrounds and corporate groups. Chris shows his audiences a wide variety of dances during an evening with walk through and quick demonstrations which people have found to be more entertaining than an evening which uses the square dance only approach. Type of Event: Dance. Entertainment. Music. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: $15 at door; $12 advance. Contact Information: Ed Morrison 603-522-0126. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Wakefield Opera House 2 High Street, 2nd Floor Sanbornville, NH 03872. For more info visit wakefieldoperahouse.org.

SFA Classic Golf Tournament

Community Calendar SFA Classic Golf tournament is a modified scramble that includes golf, a cart, lunch and prizes. Each four person team entry benefits Coos County RSVP. Type of Event: Fundraiser. Region: Northern New Hampshire. Cost: $200 per four person team. Contact Information: Coos County RSVP Kathy McKenna, Director 603-752-4103 rsvp@tccap.org. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:00 PM – Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1:00 AM. Androscoggin Valley Country Club in Gorham NH.

Bike Week Shuttle Service Aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Community Calendar This annual shuttle train service is a convenient way to visit the Bike Week Activities and Events at Weirs Beach. The train runs continually between Meredith and Weirs Beach today. There is no service from Lakeport. Meredith to Weirs Beach trains run hourly from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Weris Beach to Meredith trains run hourly from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tickets are sold at the stations only, no advance reservations for this service. Type of Event: Family. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: Train fare $ 15.00 adult / $ 10.00 child ages 3-11 (2 & under ride free). Contact Information: Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Main Office, PO Box 9, Lincoln, NH 02351 603-745-2135 Tickets sold at the stations only. No advance reservations for these trains. Sunday, June 16, 2013. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad 154 Main Street Meredith, NH 03253 Tickets are sold at the stations only, no advance reservations for this service.

Father's Day Special at Clark's

Community Calendar Clark's is inviting families to spend Father's Day with your family enjoying all of our entertainment! Dads must print the coupon from our website and present it to our ticket agent to receive free entry to Clark’s Trading Post when accompanied by his children valid June 16, 2013. They will need to visit www.clarkstradingpost.com and choose the PLAN YOUR VISIT menu tab, then look for DISCOUNTS. Limit 1 father per coupon. Happy Father’s Day! Type of Event: Entertainment. Region: White Mountains. Cost: Free admission for dad with coupon, when accompanied by his children. Contact Information: Anne Englert info@clarkstradingpost.com 603-745-8913 x15. Sunday, June 16, 2013. Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln, NH.

Free Admission for Father’s Day

Community Calendar In honor of Father’s Day, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is offering free admission for all fathers and grandfathers on Sunday, June 16 from 12-5 pm. There will also be a special creative activity for children who visit on Father’s Day. In the Museum’s Muse Studio, kids can make a gift to give to the special man in their lives. This activity is included with paid admission ($9 each for children and adults) and free for Children’s Museum members. Type of Event: Family. Holiday. Kids. Youth. Region: Dover. Portsmouth. Rochester. Seacoast. Somersworth. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Fathers & Grandfathers FREE! $9 - ages 1-64 $8 - 65+. Contact Information: for any questions please call us or email us at 603-742-2002 questions@childrens-museum.org. Sunday, June 16, 2013. The Children's Museum of New Hampshire 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820. For more info visit www.childrens-museum.org.

Father's Day 5K

Community Calendar Runners and walkers are invited to head to Margarita’s, for the 4th annual Father’s Day 5k! This June event celebrates Men’s Health Month and invites the public to run/walk this USATF certified course for the Dad’s, brothers & sons who touch their lives. Proceeds help families struggling without insurance to gain access to quality health care through Goodwin Community Health. After the race, it’s a Margaritas style party of food, fun, and fiesta that you don’t want to miss! Proceeds help local families gain access to quality healthcare through Goodwin Community Health. Wear a neck tie in honor of someone special or for Dads everywhere! Type of Event: Community. Walk/Hike/Run. Region: Dover. Seacoast. Somersworth. Cost: Advanced Registration is $20 for adults and same day registration is $25. Children 12 and under are $5.00. Contact Information: Lara Willard Director of Marketing and Community Relations 603-516-558 lwillard@goodwinch.org. Sunday, June 16, 2013, 8:30 AM. 23 Members Way Dover, NH 03820. For more info visit www.active.com.

CARNUTZ CAR CLUB CRUISE NIGHTS

Community Calendar Cruise nights from May 13 through September 9, 6-8PM. Food discounts, ice cream, driver prizes, 50/50 raffle to benefit David's House of Lebanon NH Open to all types special interest vehicles. Type of Event: Auto Event. Region: Lakes Region. Cost: None. Contact Information: Wayne Boardman, President of CarNutz Car club, 603 477 2929. Monday, June 17, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sugar River Bank parking lot, North Main St. Newport NH.

Anxiety and Depression Support Group

Community Calendar Help yourself manage depression, anxiety and other emotional problems with this long-proven cognitive-behavioral method from non-profit Recovery International. Learn and practice this highly effective self-help method at open weekly meetings. Type of Event: Support Group. Region: Manchester. Southern New Hampshire. Cost: Free. Contact Information: Call Marilyn at 603-624-0086 or email Beth at nh.recovery@gmail.com. Monday, June 17, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Cypress Center 401 Cypress St. Manchester, NH 03103. For more info visit bit.ly.