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May 31 through June 2: Madison and Freedom. The second annual King Pine Triathalon and Youth Race is the perfect event to test the crystal waters of Purity Lake, bike the scenic roadways of Madison and Freedom, and run along rolling roads and trails! Designed with beginners in mind, the course will be fun for all that enjoy sprint distance races. The Triathlon Sprint, open to all ages 14 and up, includes a 1/3 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. Not up to the challenge? Grab some friends and enter as a relay team. The Duathlon course, open to all ages 14 and up, includes a 2 mile run, 12.5 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. The YOUTH division, open to ages 7 - 14 begins with a 100 yard swim, 2 mile mountain bike, and ½ mile run. For additional information and to register for The KING PINE TRIATHLON, visit www.tritekcamps.com or www.kingpinetri.com.

June 1: Albany. The Community School holds its annual community auction and fundraiser at 3 p.m. at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center today. There will be lively fun, entertainment, and delicious food to enjoy while bidding on some very interesting items. For more information, call 323-7000.

June 4. South Effingham. North Country Pro Am Golf League Wednesday (9:00AM) at Province Lake Golf Course. FMI, call 207-793-4904.

June 6: Wolfeboro. 2008 LRHS Fashion Show Luncheon Lakeview Barn 12 noon $35 pp For more information, call 603-539-1077 or visit www.lrhs.net.

June 7: Tamworth Village. Join us for a Victorian style tea at the Captain Enoch Remick House at 3 p.m. in Tamworth Village. Enjoy freshly brewed teas, lavender lemonade, scones, and delicate cookies, such as Lemon Drops, Wild Maine Blueberry Thumb Print cookies, and Heavenly Halos. Learn about the history of tea and tea etiquette in the Remick family home decorated with antique furnishings. The fee for Victorian Tea is $8.00 per person. Call Gerry Eldridge and Winnie Mitchell, Curators, at 603-323-8002 to reserve your space. The Captain Enoch Remick House is located at 26 Great Hill Road, Tamworth.

June 7: Tamworth. Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum hosts a rhubarb workshop from 10 a.m. to noon. Hardy rhubarb is one of the earliest treats of warm weather. Learn some the uses for rhubarb, some traditional, some trendy, all delicious. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

June 14: Effingham. Celebrate Effingham will hold their annual Giant Yard Sale at the Municipal Building on School St. off Rt. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All kinds of good items will be for sale and refreshments will also be available.

June 14: Tamworth. Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum will host Ox and Rocks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the Yankee Teamsters 4-H Working Steers Club will be competing for ribbons in Fitting & Showmanship, Cart & Obstacle Course and Stoneboat Hauling with their teams of steers and oxen. Remick Museum staff will be on site to demonstrate historic and modern farming chores, such as haying with sickle and scythe. Remick Farm’s own oxen, Dash and Diamond will participate in stone wall building and repair and plowing fields. The Earline Wright Visitor's Center will be open to the public, where Museum Interpreter, Virginia Taylor, will prepare ox tail soup. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

June 18-19: Chocorua. Nashville in the Mountains returns to the Brass Heart Inn in Chocorua featuring a very special performance by Grammy-nominated song writer and Nashville recording star Billy Yates and Long Neck Jones along with award-winning Shana Stack and Fast Lane. There will be a BBQ at 5:30 p.m., along with a bonfire and vendor displays. Show starts at 7 p.m.; tickets are $35 per show and are available at www.double-h-farmproductions.com or by calling 603-539-5547. Food and beverages sold separately; lodging packages also available by calling 603-323-7766.

June 19: Effingham. Writers’ Night at the Effingham Library features Charlotte Cox, known for her fiction and poetry, and Henry Spencer, Writer, who will regale us with his tales of Stretch, the Goose. There will be an Open Mic after the featured speakers. FMI, call Katie McCarthy 603-539-7694.

June 21: Center Ossipee. The Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club Bass Tournament.takes place today. Contact Mark Fournier at 978-388-5568 more information.

June 23. South Effingham. "Golf Fore Shade" Benefit Golf Tournament (9:30AM) at Province Lake Golf Course. FMI, call 207-793-4904.

June 27: Center Ossipee. Scrub Oak Scramblers Annual Easter Seals and SOS Golf Tournament at Indian Mound Golf Course. For more information, call 603-539-7733.

**The 2008 OSSIPEE OLD HOME WEEK runs from JUNE 27 – JULY 6 with many events. For a complete list of activities and events, visit www.ossipeeoldhomeweek.com or call 603-539-3551 or 539-7389.

June 27: Ossipee Old Home Week "SHOP-‘TIL-YOU-DROP" EXTRAGANZA – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee 5 to 8 p.m. Up to 20 Artisan’s and Party Planners will have items for sale or order. Raffle Prizes at the end of the evening. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. FREE!

June 28: Ossipee Old Home Week FISHING DERBY – Mill Pond, Junction of Moultonville and Ossipee Mountain Roads, Center Ossipee 8:00AM – NOON:. Sponsored by the Ossipee Police Department and the VFW Post 8270 & Ladies Auxiliary. FREE!

June 28-29: Ossipee Old Home Week POW WOW – Mother Earth’s Creation, Rte. 16, West Ossipee 9:00AM – 5:00PM:. Sponsored by Mother Earth’s Creation, LLC. F.M.I. please call 603-323-8181 or log onto www.motherearthscreation.com. FREE!

June 28: Ossipee Old Home Week TURKEY DINNER – Ossipee Concerned Citizens, Dore Street, Center Ossipee 5:30PM:. A full turkey dinner with "all the fixins"! $7 – adults, $3 – children, and family rates available. Sponsored by Ossipee Concerned Citizens.

June 28: Ossipee Old Home Week THE BLUEGRASS COUNTRY BOYS concert– Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front lawn of the Town Hall), Main Street, Center Ossipee 7:00PM:. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A concert featuring local residents with a great mix of Bluegrass and Country music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket! Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. FREE!

June 28: Freedom. At the stroke of noon, at the bridge on Mill Pond in Freedom Village, 1,000 ducks will go over the dam at the bridge on Mill Pond in Freedom Village! Monetary Prizes will be awarded to the first three ducks that go over the dam. Chances on the ducks will be sold up to 11:56 am. Other activities happening in conjunction with the race include free rides on Freedom's Antique Fire Engine, free hay rides, free kids games with many prizes, a food tent: hamburgers, hot dogs, Italian sausage sandwiches. FMI call Howie Bouve at 603-539-6311

June 29: Ossipee Old Home Week TOUCH-A-TRUCK" – Town Hall Parking Lot, Main Street, Center Ossipee 2:00 – 4:00PM:. Come and get "up close and personal" with Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Ambulances, Big Rigs, Construction Equipment, Tow Trucks, and more. Also "The Convincer" seat belt challenge will be there. Project Kid Care Photo ID Event will also be on site. Sponsored by the Ossipee recreation Department, and the Ossipee Branch of Citizen’s Bank. FREE!

June 29: Ossipee Old Home Week TUCKERMAN’S AT 9 concert – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of Town Hall), Main Street, Center Ossipee 7:00PM:. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A concert featuring an 8 member a-cappella group. They sing a variety of Pop Rock, and Light Jazz from the 40’s to present. Great harmony! Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. FREE!

June 30: Ossipee Old Home Week BIKE INSPECTION & SAFETY COURSE – Town Hall Parking lot, Main Street, Center Ossipee10:30AM:. (Inside Town Hall if raining). BIKE & HELMET GIVE AWAY! FREE bike inspection and safety course. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee, the Ossipee Police & Recreation Department’s, VFW Post 8270 & Ladies Auxiliary, and The Victorian House. FREE!

June 30-July 3, July 5-6: Ossipee Old Home Week "SHOW & TELL" – Mother earth’s Creation, Rte. 16, West Ossipee 11:00AM – 3:00PM:. A large variety of crafts and other items will be on display. Tours of the Grounds at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. Sponsored by Mother Earth’s Creations, LLC. F.M.I. please call 603-323-8181 or log onto www.motherearthscreation.com. FREE!

June 30: Ossipee Old Home Week ICE CREAM SOCIAL – The Victorian House, Main Street, Center Ossipee 5:00 – 7:00PM:. Sponsored by the residents of The Victorian House. FREE!

June 30: Ossipee Old Home Week ART SHOW – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee 5:30 – 8:00PM:. Get an ice cram up the street, and then come and view the wonderful work that has been completed by the members of Pat Jones’ Art Class. Then stay for the Concert! Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department. FREE!

June 30: Ossipee Old Home Week EAST BAY JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of the Town Hall), Main Street, Center Ossipee 7:00PM:. (Inside Town Hall if raining). 14 Piece Jazz Band. Bring your lawn chair or blanket! Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. FREE!

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July 1: Ossipee Old Home Week WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee 10:30AM:. This is a "Traveling Zoo" featuring a wide variety of mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, and many other kinds of animals. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ossipee Public Library and the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. FREE!

July 1: Ossipee Old Home Week MIKE HASHEM & THE DIXIELAND STROLLERS – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of the Town Hall), Main Street, Center Ossipee 7:00PM:. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A great

July 1: Ossipee Old Home Week BRIDGTON BAVARIAN BAND & GERMAN DINNER – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee 6:00PM:. SUPPER: 6:00PM – German Potato Salad, Knockwurst, Pumpernickel Bread, Sauerkraut, Homemade Baked Beans and more! $7 – Adults, $3 – Under 12. FREE CONCERT with the BRIDGTON BAVARIAN BAND at 7:00PM. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee.

July 1: Ossipee Old Home Week TEEN DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT – Ossipee Central School Gym, Main Street (Rear), Center Ossipee 6:00PM:. Don’t let Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller have all the fun! Get your friends and put a team together for this fun co-ed single elimination tournament. 3 – 8 teams. Please register by June 25 at 603-539-1307 or at jason@ossipeerec.org. Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department. FREE!

July 3-4: Center Ossipee. Ossipee Old Home Week PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST VIEWING – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee 9:00AM – 4:00PM:. Stop by and view the entries in the Photography Contest. Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department and the Ossipee Main Street Program. FREE!

July 3: Ossipee Old Home Week CRUISE NIGHT – The Yankee Smokehouse, Jct. Of Rte. 25 & 16, West Ossipee 5:00PM:. "Cruise" on in and see some great classic cars & trucks. FREE!

July 4: Center Ossipee. Ossipee Old Home Week PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST VIEWING – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee 8:00 – 10:00AM:. Stop in before the Parade and view the entries in the Photography Contest. Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department and the Ossipee Main Street Program. FREE!

July 4: OSSIPEE’S ANNUAL JULY 4^TH PARADE – Parade Route: Dorr’s Corner Road & Moultonville Road, down Moultonville Road to the Town Hall on Main Street 10:00AM:, (Rain Date is Saturday, July 5). FREE!

July 4: Ossipee Old Home Week FAMILY FUN FAIR – Ossipee Concerned Citizens, Core Street, Center Ossipee 11:00AM – 2:00PM:. Flea Market, Kids Games, Live Music, Horseshoe Tournament, PARADE AWARDS & THE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Presentations. Sponsored by Ossipee Concerned Citizens. (Rain Date is Saturday, July 5). FREE!

July 4: Ossipee Old Home Week NATIVE FLUTE & FOLK MUSIC – Mother Earth’s Creation, Rte. 16, West Ossipee 11:00AM – 4:00PM:. Drums, Chants, Flute, Guitar, Powwow Drum Songs, & more. Sponsored by Mother Earth’s Creation, LLC. F.M.I. please call 603-323-8181 or log onto www.motherearthscreation.com. FREE!

July 4: FOOD, MUSIC & FIREWORKS – Constitution Park, Rte. 25 & Long Sands Road, Center Ossipee 5:00 – 11:00PM:. A wide variety of foods will be available from many non-profit organizations that benefit the Town of Ossipee. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. (Rain Date is Saturday, July 5). ON SITE PARKING: $5 DONATION. MUSIC Provided by "THE POUNDZ OF SOUNDZ" 9:30PM: THE BIGGEST & BEST DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN CARROLL COUNTY. Fireworks Sponsored by: Ossipee Old Home Week Committee

July 4: Tamworth. Family Day starts today with the running of the parade in Tamworth Village. Following the parade, there will be a variety of activities, food, and music for the whole family. The evening culminates in a fireworks display at dusk. FMI, call the Tamworth Recreation Department at 603-323-7582.

July 5: Ossipee Old Home Week BEECH RIVER 5K RUN – Start/Finish Line is at Junction of Annie Nichols Road and Rte. 16B @ the Beech River Shutter Mill 8:30AM:. Sponsored by the Ossipee Main Street Program. F.M.I. please call 603-539-7200.

July 5: Center Ossipee. Ossipee Old Home Week RUBBER DUCKY RACE – Start is on the Annie Nichols Road Bridge, Center Ossipee 9:00AM:. Finish is at the Beech River Shutter Mill, Rte. 16B, Center Ossipee. Ducks available through the Ossipee Main Street Office by calling 603-539-7200. Ducks are $5 each. Great Prizes! Sponsored by the Ossipee Main Street Program.

July 5: Center Ossipee. Ossipee Old Home Week 50 & 100 YARD YOUTH "DUCK DASHES" – Annie Nichols Road & Rte. 16B at the Beech River Shutter Mill, Center Ossipee 9:30AM:. Sponsored by the Ossipee Main Street Program.

July 5: Center Ossipee. VARIETY SHOW – Ossipee Central School Gym (Rear), Main Street, Center Ossipee 7:00PM:. An evening that will tickle your funny bone. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. FREE!

July 6: Center Ossipee. THE HIGH RANGE BAND concert at Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of the Town Hall), Main Street, Center Ossipee 6:30PM:. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A high-energy concert featuring some of the finest fiddlers around. They play a mix of Cajun, Swing, Jazz, Bluegrass, Country Western, Blues and more! Bring a lawn chair or blanket! Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department and the Ossipee Branch of Laconia Savings Bank. FREE!

July 5: South Effingham. The South Effingham and West Parsonsfield Citizens Organization will be holding their Annual Giant Bake Sale to benefit the South Effingham Church. It will take place across from the Church on Rt. 153 in South Effingham from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is famous for their many fine pies, cakes, cookies, bars, coffee cakes, muffins, homemade fudge, baked beans and many, many other delectables. For more information, call Patty at 603-539-7518.

July 5: Tamworth Village. Ketchup, Mustard & Mayo workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum. Today most folks are familiar with only one kind of ketchup – tomato! Up to the end of the 19^th century, many different types of ketchup were commonplace. Learn how to prepare two of the most popular ketchups, cranberry and cucumber. It is easy to also make mustard & mayo-why not compliment the ketchup? For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

July 8-12: Tamworth Village. Barnstormers Theatre shows "Babes In Arms" by Rodgers and Hart, the 1930's Broadway classic star vehicle for young Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. Hear musical theatre's immortal hits, "My Funny Valentine," "Lady is a Tramp," and "Johnny One Note." It’s a show about the pure joy and idealism of a troupe of youthful summer theatre apprentices (Sound familiar??) "Hey, let's put on a show!!" For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 9: South Tamworth. The Community School hosts a Garden Dinner for the Community from 6-8 p.m. a the school at 1164 Bunker Hill Road. For more information, call 603-323-7000.

July 12: Center Ossipee Village. COURT SPORTS DAY at OSSIPEE TOWN HALL from 9 AM – NOON. This is a special day set aside for all kinds of sports played on a court, but to participate you must use a wheelchair! Sports include: Basketball, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Quad Rugby, Capture the Flag, Handball, and more. This will be lead by staff from NorthEast Passage. NorthEast Passage is a nationally recognized leader is adaptive sports and similarity awareness programs. This is sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department, R&L Subs, and Northern Tire & Alignment. For more information please call 603-539-1307 or log onto www.ossipeerec.org. This is free event.

July 13: Center Ossipee Village. Enjoy an evening with 2 very talented local artists BEV WOODS and SETH AUSTEN. They play a mix of Folk, Celtic, Country, Pop, and other styles of music. This free concert takes place on the front lawn of the Ossipee Town Hall or inside if it rains. For more information, call 603-539-1307 or visit www.ossipeerec.org.

July 17: Center Ossipee. Magician and Dover, NH resident, BJ Hickman will perform at the Ossipee Town Hall, Thursday, at 6:30pm. The event is free thanks to the sponsorship of the West Ossipee Firemen’s Association. This is a great family event. For more information please call 539-1307 or log onto www.ossipeerec.org.

July 15: Ossipee Corners. The Ossipee Historical Society is bringing Warren Lindsey to the Carroll County Courthouse to talk about the Ralph Jennings Trial at 7 p.m. Many years after the Frederick Small trial, Ossipee was once again the center of attention as this controversial case made its way through the Court. Listen to the facts, and decide for yourself: was justice served? This program is being held at the historic Carroll County Courthouse located at 20 Courthouse Square (Route 171) with refreshments. For more information, call 603-539-1002.

July 15-19: The Barnstormers Theatre shows "And a Nightingale Sang" by C.P. Taylor, a bittersweet romance, tender farce, and with a shot of history for good measure. Taylor gives us the Stott family in the north of England during World War II, underscored with music of the era. Helen, the eldest daughter expects little in the way of love, but the appearance of a soldier named Norman causes a seismic shift in the way she sees herself and her world. Does love give us the freedom to be transformed, even in the midst of turbulent times? For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 17: Effingham. Writers’ Night at the Effingham Library, featuring Elizabeth DeWolfe, Author and Historian will present her book THE MURDER OF MARY BEAN AND OTHER STORIES; and Natalie Peterson, Writer, Journalist and Researcher who will discuss her work. There will be an Open Mic after the featured speakers. FMI, Call Katie McCarthy 539-7694

July 19: Chocorua. Nashville in the Mountains returns to the Brass Heart Inn tonight. We'll be just "Swingin'" in the "Seminole Wind" with country music legend John Anderson. It will be a very special "Straight Tequila Night." Meet & Greet A True Country Music Legend! ONLY 200 TICKETS will be sold. This show will sell out FAST! Tickets for the special event are $70 per person. ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY by calling Double H Farm Productions at 603-539-5547 or emailing double-h-farm@earthlink.net or through snail mail at P.O.Box 362, West Ossipee, NH 03890.

July 20: Center Ossipee Village. Enjoy an evening with Idol Hands, four great local musicians featuring Lisa Ferguson, Doug Hazard, Peter Heimlich, and Bob Peelstrom. They play a mix of Old Country, Pop, and other styles of music that you will love. The concert that starts at 6:30 p.m. will be held rain or shine at the Ossipee Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee and is free. Refreshments will be available.

July 21. South Effingham. Ladies Invitational (9:00AM) at Province Lake Golf Course. FMI, call 207-793-4904.

July 22-26: The Barnstormers Theatre shows "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward, a masterwork of 20th century comedy by Britain's genius of laughter and social satire. The madcap plot is driven by the ghostly appearance of a former wife and engages the audience with seances and a cast of outlandish characters. Pure fun and sophistication!! For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 24: South Tamworth. Bluegrass on the Bearcamp. Hear Dan Paisely and Southern Grass with Sweet Life Revue at The Community School’s front lawn at 1164 Bunker Hill Road off Route 113. Concert starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 603-323-7000.

July 25: Moultonborough. An Evening on the Patio at Castle in the Clouds; cost is $50 each; 50/50 Raffle. For more information, call 603-539-1077 or visit www.lrhs.net.

July 27: Center Ossipee. Enjoy an evening of Classic Rock, R&B, and more with local resident, David Luke and his band "Ricky and the Giants." The concert is held rain or shine at the Ossipee Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee, starting at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available.

July 26: Effingham. Celebrate Effingham, the town’s annual fair day, will be held at the Murray Field Fire Station on Rt. 153. It will be kicked off with a parade from the library down Rt. 153 to South Effingham and back. Events during the day include a Rubber Ducky Race, Pie Judging Contest, Musical guests, a Crafts Village, booths featuring many of the nonprofits in town, a Civil War Reenactment, Dunking Booth, games for kids and adults, and many other activities. New this year will be the Chicken Barbecue during the afternoon accompanied by a Blue Grass Concert. Watch for more details as the fair comes closer. For more information, call Irene at 603-539-7178.

July 29-August 2: The Barnstormers Theatre shows "Toad of Toad Hall" by A. A. Milne, a dramatization of Kenneth Grahams A Wind In the Willows, with kindly Rat, wise Badger, gentle Mole, and conceited foolish Toad, who is always in trouble! His obsessions (caravanning and cars) lead to imprisionment, not to mention rollicking fights with the Weasels and the Stoats!! Plus Ferrets, Rabbits, Squirrels, and Field Mice- for extra measure- what more can you ask for !!?? A Barnstormer Gold Standard Classic!! (You may know half the cast of thousands!) For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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August 2: Tamworth Village. Preserving workshop at the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum from 10am -12 noon. Learn simple canning methods to store and preserve your creations. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

August 2: Effingham. Friends of Effingham Library will present their House and Garden Tour with a special attention on Quilts. Each building will host quilts for public viewing and at least one church will have a quilt show. Luncheon will be available under the tents at Lord’s Hill. Tickets will be $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. This promises to be a very special event in Effingham this year. Please join us. For more information, call Joan 603-539-6592

August 3: Center Ossipee Village. Come see JUDY PANCOAST & KID POP at 6:30 p.m. at the Ossipee Town Hall. This is an enjoyable evening for the entire family. Judy plays a variety of original songs for children and families that are instantly "sing-along-able!" Refreshments will be available.

**Freedom Old Home Week runs from Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 11. For a complete schedule, visit www.freedomoldhomeweek.org or call John Shipman at 603-539-5799.

August 1: Freedom. Lawn Party at the Freedom Gallery at 5 p.m. Adults Only. $5. Rain or Shine. Entertainment by the Taylor River Band; Bring an appetizer.

August 2: 9:30 am Mango Groove Band - Freedom Village; 10:00 am Parade - Freedom Village - Theme: TBA: Bands! Floats! Pets on Parade! Fun! All Welcome; call Sylvia Carney for information 603-539-5799 or just show up!

August 3: Freedom. Welcome Home Breakfast, from 8-10 a.m. at Town Hall.

August 3. Freedom. International Night with the Leuthi Peterson Camp at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

August 4: Freedom. Trout Pond/Town Forest Hike; meet at end of Shawtown Road (past Danforth Bay campground) at 9:30 a.m.; FMI, call Beth Earle at 603-539-7357.

August 4: 2:00 pm Water Sports- Freedom Club Beach, Loon Lake

August 5: Freedom. Land Sports at the Freedom ball field at 10 a.m.
August 5: Center Ossipee. Freedom PTA Golf Tournament at Indian Mound Golf Club. To register, contact Ingrid DeWitt at 539-4142 or Jonathan Rivers at 603-539-7733; $65 incl. cookout. It’s an important fundraiser. Starts at 10:30 a.m.
August 5: Freedom. Ping-Pong Tournament, Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.

August 6: 9:30-11:30 Canoe/kayak Regatta- Broad Bay/Danforth Bay. Meet Lake Ossipee Village Beach Club (North Broadbay Rd, off Ossipee Lake Rd); call Dan Spear 539-1687 if questions.
10:00 am Historical Walk with Carol Foord. Meet at the Historical Society.

August 7: 9:30 am Green Mountain Hike. Meet at the ball field.
6:30 pm Ice Cream Social at the Bandstand w/ Music! Band TBA

August 8: 9:00-3:00 Church Barn Sale- Elm St.
August 8: 9:30-3:00 32st Annual Art & Craft Fair, Freedom Elementary School
August 8: 7:30pm Talent Show- Freedom Town Hall; contact Pam Keith, 539-5084

August 9: 7:00-7:30 am 3rd Annual Freedom OHW 5K Road Race Registration & Sign-In. Contact Cindy Davis 539-9547; 8:00 am Race begins for walkers.; 8:30 am Race begins for runners; 9:00 am Free Kids Fun Run (around ball field & back to school yard)
August 9: 9:00 am Tennis Tournament at Camp Robin Hood (rain date is Aug. 10)
August 9: 5:00 pm Fireman's Lobster Supper, Town Hall. Contact the Freedom Fire Department for tickets at 539-4261.

August 9: Mother Earth's Creations will have their Annual Summer Pow-Wows in West Ossipee. The purpose and focus of these two day events are to develop a greater appreciation for contemporary American Indian culture, history, and performing arts. The two day Pow-Wows will be held on Saturday and Sunday, at their Intertribal Pow-Wow grounds, located at 2145 Route 16, in West Ossipee, NH, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. 

August 5-14: Advice to the Players’ performance at the Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage for William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew in conjunction with Sandwich Old Home Week. Mark Woollett and Candace Clift play the battling Petruchio and Katerina. Specially priced student/senior matinees on Thursday the 13, and Friday the 14 at 10:00 AM. Reserve your tickets soon! Call our reservation line at 603-986-6253.

August 5-9: Tamworth Village. The Barnstormers Theatre shows "Dial M for Murder" by Frederick Knott, a gripping mystery in the film-noire style. "Tingling with excitement," said the NY Times. For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

August 9: Tamworth Village. Visit us for the annual Open House at the Captain Enoch Remick House from 1 to 4 p.m. Constructed circa 1808, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house contains the antique furnishings of the Remick family. It was the boyhood home, and later on, the medical office of Dr. Edwin Crafts Remick, the museum’s founder. See hand-painted murals from the early 19^th century attributed to the artist John Avery. The Captain Enoch Remick House is located at 26 Great Hill Road, Tamworth Village. For more information, call (603) 323- 8002 or visit our website, www.remickmuseum.org.

August 9: Tamworth Village. Butter, Yogurt & Ice Cream workshop for families from 10 a.m. -12 noon. You know its good for you, especially when the main ingredient (milk) comes fresh from the farm! Get your arm muscles ready to churn, stir and spoon some frosty treats right into your mouth! For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

August 12-16: Tamworth Village. The Barnstormers Theatre shows "Driving Miss Daisy" by Alfred Uhry. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Academy Award for Best Picture, this iconic story depicts the relationship of an elderly southern Jewish lady and her African American chauffeur over several decades. Heartwarming, honest, brilliant writing, two of the American theatre's most important and memorable characters. For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

August 16: Center Ossipee Village. ARCHERY CLINIC. The Ossipee Recreation Department and the New England School of Archery are offering an Archery Clinic for all ages. It will take place from 10:00am - Noon at the Ossipee Central School. Cost is $25 ($20 for any additional family member). All equipment will be provided. Please register by August 11. Enrollment is limited to a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 14. For more information please call 539-1307 or log onto www.ossipeerec.org.

August 19: Ossipee Corners. The Ossipee Historical Society has its monthly program entitled "Hurricane of 1938" by Frank Bodurtha at the historic Carroll County Courthouse at 20 Courthouse Square (Route 171). One of the few major hurricanes to assault inland New England, this monster storm made its way up the coast in September, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. FMI, call 603-539-1002.

August 19-23: The Barnstormers Theatre shows "Dracula" by Bram Stoker, adapted for the stage by Deane and Balderston with the original staging of the 19th century masterpiece of gothic horror! Please wear a shirt with a collar on your way home from the theatre on a dark summer night. Please don't look in your rear view mirror, and for God's sake, don't look in the back seat!! For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

August 21: Effingham. Writers’ Night at the Effingham Library will feature David Surette, Writer and Suzanne Simmons, Poet. There will be an Open Mic after the featured guests. FMI, Call Katie McCarthy, 539-7694.

August 21. South Effingham. Sanford/Springvale Chamber Golf Tournament (8:30AM) at Province Lake Golf Course. FMI, call 207-793-4904.

August 23: West Ossipee. Whittier Lions Club Poker Run. Motorcycles and cars will meet at the club in West Ossipee. There will be a 50/50 raffle and some great prizes as well as a money prize for 1st place. For more information, call 603-539-7187.

August 26-30: Tamworth Village. The Barnstormers Theatre shows "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," by Joe Pietro and Jimmy Roberts. This off-Broadway's longest running musical comedy has everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit! For more information, call 603-323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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September 6: Tamworth Village. Dinner Rolls workshop at the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum from 10 a.m. to noon. A staple at any hearty dinner or special occasion, learn the step-by-step process to make this country favorite, dinner rolls. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

September 6. South Effingham. Marconi Fall Classic (8:30AM) at Province Lake Golf Course. FMI, call 207-793-4904.

September 11. South Effingham. Wakefield Chamber Golf Tournament (9:00AM) at Province Lake Golf Course. FMI, call 207-793-4904.

September 13: Tamworth Village. The Arts Council of Tamworth opens its 2008-2009 season with pianist Michael Kaeshammer. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Barnstormers Theatre. Kaeshammer has an ample musical vocabulary, performing Oscar Peterson’s "Place St. Henri" and Lionel Hampton’s 1944 hit, "Hamp’s Boogie Woogie," and features a terrific walking bass line. Kaeshammer injects humor into the tawdry "St. James Infirmary," performed in bygone years by legends such as Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Bobby Bland. For more information, call 603-323-8104 or visit www.artstamworth.org.

September 13: Tamworth Village. Apples workshop for families hosted by the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone care for a Blooming Apple? This is a workshop especially for families, where you make fun and tasty treats using freshly picked apples. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

September 13: Tamworth Village. The Remick Museum will have its annual Harvest Festival from 1-4pm. Join us for horse-drawn hay rides, craft making, farm games, and live folk music with Doug Hazard. Try your hand at harvesting corn, flax and mangelwurtzel using historic techniques. The Remick Museum concession stand will sell apples treats, including apple fritters and apple cider. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

September 16: Ossipee Corners. The Ossipee Historical Society hosts "Story of Camps Huckins and Belknap" with Jody Skelton (Huckins) and Gene Clark (Belknap) at 7 p.m. at the historic Carroll County Courthouse at 20 Courthouse Square (Route 171). Did you (or your parents!) attend one of these camps? Summer Camp is an experience shared by many New Hampshire children. Join us for a look at the history of these two popular camps, and if you like…share your own story! For more information, please call 603-539-1002.

September 18: Effingham. Writers’ Night at the Effingham Library will feature Donald Hall, Poet Laureate of the United States and/or John Perrault, former Poet Laureate of New Hampshire and a well known balladeer in New England. There will be an Open Mic after the featured guest. FMI, Call Katie McCarthy at 603-539-7694.

September 20: Effingham. Celebrate Effingham will present their second Chili Cookoff in Effingham. Contestant slots are still available and this promises to be a smashing event. Please call Kathy 603-539-7878 for more information.

September 20: Tamworth. Join us for a Victorian style tea at the Captain Enoch Remick House at 3 p.m. Enjoy freshly brewed teas, hot mulled cider, pumpkin and apple walnut scones, and tea sandwiches. Learn about the history of tea and tea etiquette in the Remick family home decorated with antique furnishings. The fee for Victorian Tea is $8 per person. Call Gerry Eldridge and Winnie Mitchell, Curators, at 603-323-8002 to reserve your space. The Captain Enoch Remick House is located at 26 Great Hill Road, Tamworth.

September 20-21: Mother Earth's Creations will have their Annual Summer Pow-Wows in West Ossipee. The purpose and focus of these two day events are to develop a greater appreciation for contemporary American Indian culture, history, and performing arts. The two day Pow-Wows will be held on Saturday and Sunday, at their Intertribal Pow-Wow grounds, located at 2145 Route 16, in West Ossipee, NH, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. 

September 26: Wolfeboro. LRHS Golf Tournament Kingswood Golf Club. For more information, call 603-539-1077 or visit www.lrhs.net.

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October 4: Tamworth Village. The Arts Council of Tamworth’s second show of the season is Maria Muldaur and her Hot Bluesiana Band. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Barnstormers Theatre. For more information, call 603-323-8104 or visit www.artstamworth.org.

October 4: A new special event at Remick Museum, Blessing of the Animals will take place at 10 a.m. A multi-denominational team of MWV clergy will lead a ceremony to bless you and your pet(s). They will also bless the livestock on Remick Farm. This event will celebrate the gift of animals in our lives, while invoking the protection of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, whose feast day is October 4th. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

October 4: Join the NHPlein Air Artists at the Remick Museum for a Paint Out & Wet Paint Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to members and non-members, artists will paint outdoors on the museum grounds and in Tamworth Village from 10am to 2:30pm. They will assemble at the museum's Visitor's Center to sell wet, unframed works of art to the public from 2:30 to 4pm. The artist will contribute a portion of the sale of each painting to support Remick Museum. Artists interested in participating in the Paint Out should visit the NHPlein Air Artists website, www.nhpleinair.com to download the registration form and return it to NHPlein Air with a registration fee. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

October 11: Tamworth. Wood Stove Cooking workshop hosted by the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum from 10 a.m. to noon. The old becomes new again: learn to cook in a wood stove as they did in years past. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

October 11-13: Sandwich. The Sandwich Fair. Located on Rt. 109 North A Great Family Fair with something for everyone!

October 16: Effingham. Writers’ Night at the Effingham Library will feature Anne Garland, Artist and Louise Taylor, Poet. Following the featured guests will be an Open Mic. FMI, call Katie McCarthy 603-539-7694 or visit effingham.lib.nh.us.

October 26. South Effingham. Turkey Trot (10:00AM) at Province Lake Golf Course. FMI, call 207-793-4904.

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November 1: Tamworth. Turkey Processing workshop hosted by the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum from 10 a.m. to noon. Are you raising your own turkey for Thanksgiving this year? You will receive instruction in the entire process of how to correctly "dress" a turkey - from slaughtering the bird, to plucking feathers, to cleaning and storing poultry. You will want to wear work clothes and gloves for the workshop. Young people 16 years of age and older are welcome with a participating adult. If you are into small farming, local foods, and self-sustainability, this workshop is for you! For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

November 15: Tamworth. Come enjoy some good food, a warm fire, country crafts, and a healthy dose of history at Historic Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 15 from 1-4 p.m. Our museum interpreters will prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal on the open hearth using historic recipes. The menu for Historic Thanksgiving includes roasted turkey, bread sauce stuffing-dressing, hearth bread and butter, boiled cider pie, Indian pudding, pumpkin stuffed with apples and cranberry sauce. In the English Barn, try your hand at making apple cider, and make a corn cob feather dart. Are you raising your own turkey for Thanksgiving this year? For more information, call the museum at 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

November 29: Effingham. Christmas in Effingham will take place throughout town. Friends of Effingham Library will host Creations of the Hand, a Juried Craft Show, at the Effingham School on School St. off Rt. 25 from 9 to 3. Magnificently made items will be available for sale, ranging from Crockery, Jewelry, Artwork, Cards, Wood Turned Pens, Wood Scrollwork, Children’s Wooden Toys, Quilts, Children’s clothing, herbals and soap products, funky Wooden Creations and much more to a wonderful lunch which is always a hit and well attended. FMI, call Maureen at 603-539-4964.

November 29: Effingham. Celebrate Effingham will host a Children’s Craft Workshop at the Effingham Municipal building, also on School St., from 1 to 5 p.m. At this event, children will be able to create ornaments to bring home for gifts and to just have fun. Tickets for the event are $5 each. FMI, call Vicki at 603-539-5174.

November 29: South Effingham. South Effingham and West Parsonsfield Citizens Organization will host their annual concert in the South Effingham Church on Rt. 153 from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Following the concert, please join the choral group outside in the square to celebrate the Lighting of the Great Tree. There is no charge for these events. FMI, Bill Taylor of Ye Olde Sale Shoppe at 603-539-7910.

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December 7: Tamworth. Come enjoy chocolate treats, sugar cookies, country crafts, and a little history at the annual Victorian Christmas at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm and the Captain Enoch Remick House from 1-4 p.m. Both houses will be beautifully decorated in Victorian style. Sample chocolate treats, such as steamed chocolate pudding, black & gold marble cake, sweet vanilla hot chocolate, candied peel, chocolate nuts, and chocolate truffles. Taste the traditional holiday drink, Syllabub. In the Museum Visitor’s Center, try your hand at making country crafts, including corn husk angels, felted snowballs, and decorative gift tags. View exhibits on Christmas traditions, and see the living quarters of Dr. Edwin Crafts Remick, the country doctor who owned the property.Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Joe Binsack Trail, offering spectacular views of Remick Farm. The staff at the Captain Enoch Remick House will be baking sugar cookies; they will also have the Christmas drink, Wassail, and ginger snaps. See Victorian era decorations, which include an antique toy collection. For more information, visit www.remickmuseum.org.

December 13: South Effingham. The Children’s Annual Christmas Party will be held at the South Effingham Church at 7 p.m. Children are invited to come to the party; Santa has never missed an appearance with a gift for each child. Each child is also invited to participate by singing a song, doing a dance, reciting a poem and just by sitting and enjoying what the other children do. FMI, call Patty Taylor at 603-539-7518.

December 16: Tamworth Village. Boxwood Trees workshop at the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum from 10 a.m. to noon. Make your own boxwood tree, and decorate your home for the Christmas Holiday. This workshop will require an additional fee for materials. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

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February 7, 2009: Tamworth. Remick Museum’s Winter Carnival & Ice Harvest from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

March 7 and 8, 2009: Madison. Dog sled races at Purity Spring Resort.

Mid-May. (The weekend before Memorial Day weekend). Tamworth. The Sixteenth Annual Inter-Tribal Native American Powwow is held at Tamworth Camping Area, Depot Rd., Tamworth, Native dancing, drumming, singing and story telling plus vendors demonstrating and selling crafts, clothing, jewelry and artifacts. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Grand entry at noon each day. Donations requested at the gate for adults. Children under age 12 free with adult.

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