Upcoming Events in the Great North Woods of New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont

Saturdays        Deer Mountain Warming Hut
                             Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information visit www.pittsburgridgerunners.org.
Weekends        Swift Diamond Riders Warming Hut
                           Open Sat. 9-4, Sun 9-3 for more information visit www.swiftdiamondriders.com

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - North Country Community Recreation Center
CRAG Exhibit of the Month -

2 Bingo - Money Prizes
in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan, 6 p.m. sponsored by the American Legion.

3 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

4 Movie Night
at Colebrook Public Library, 6 p.m. Sponsored by Colebrook Recreation Department.

5 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

6 Jewelry Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, 2 p.m.

6 Live Band
at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Stewartstown. "Black Jack."

6 Dance Music
at the Northland Restaurant & Lounge, Canaan with "DJ Nate."

6 Great North Woods Vintage Snowmobile Race
at Northern Tire, Colebrook. Registration: 7:30-9:30 a.m.; Races 10 a.m. www.thegreatnorthwoodssnowmobilerace.com

6 Poker Run
starting at the USA Clubhouse, Errol, ending at Log Haven with a Buffet Diner at 5:30 p.m. Free shuttle to & from The Balsams.

6 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall, Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

7 Pitch Tournament
at Northland Restaurant & Lounge, Canaan, 1 p.m. Sponsored by Border Lions Club. Cash Prizes.

9 Bingo - Money Prizes
in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan, 6 p.m. sponsored by the American Legion

10 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

10 Red Cross Blood Drive
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Enter to win $250 toward home heating . Info: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.redcrossblood.org.

10 MicroCredit-NH Orientation
at Colebrook Public Library, 2-4 p.m. Receive information about business development resources, including business education, loan capital, the Individual Development Account (IDA) matched savings program & networking opportunities. To register contact Ms. Presby at 620-0745. For more info. www.microcreditnh.org

10 Winter Warmers Concert - Coffeehouse Improv
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. Light jazz to classic pop along with original compositions. Tickets $12 at Fiddleheads, Main Street or at the door. Sponsored by Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Info: Linda Lipkin 538-6852.

11 Movie Night
at Colebrook Public Library, 6 p.m. Sponsored by Colebrook Recreation Department. Bring a snack.

11 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

11 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner and Annual Business Meeting
at Clubhouse, Dixon Lane off of Beach Road. Dinner 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:30 p.m.
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

12 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food)

13 11th Annual North Country Firefighters' Ride-In and Poker Run.
Members of the area's three northern fire departments - Colebrook, Beecher Falls, Pittsburg & Hooksett
and the Northernmost Explorers are planning this event. Prizes awarded for best costume, most participants
from a single fire department, and more. Registration at Colebrook Fire Dept. from 8 to 11:30, and ride-in
ends by 3:30 p.m. at the Beecher Falls Fire Station. Poker Run is $5 per hand and $20 per family. For more info,
call PFD 603-538-6972, BFVFD 802-266-8242, or CFD 603-237-5798. Snowmobilers leave Colebrook Fire Station, snowmobile to Pittsburg and then to Beecher Falls by 3:30 p.m., a 45-Mile Run! New Hampshire will be honoring Vermont registration for this ride.

13 Snowmobile Scavenger Hunt and Poker Run
Starting at the Stratford Nighthawks' Club House, 484 Route 3, North Stratford, this ride will benefit the
NH Make-A-Wish Foundation. Help us support this great organization. Fun for the whole family.
Registration starts at 9 AM and cost is $5 per hand.

13 Annual Rudy Shatney Memorial Race
at Balsams Wilderness Ski Area. Registration 9 - 10:30; race 11 a.m., $5 entry fee. Open to skiers & boarders
of all ages. Sponsored by Cabot, First Colebrook Bank, Wilderness Ski Area & Fuller Sugar House. Proceeds
go to Wilderness Ski Club. Prizes.

13 5th Annual Maidstone Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Cash prizes, children's division & door prizes; for info 676-3619, 676-3610 or 3053 or
loulufkin@hotmail.com

13   North Stratford First Baptist Church Supper
church basement, 5:30 pm.
                                               12TH Annual Colebrook Winter Carnival 2010
                                                          FEBRUARY 13         7AM - 4 PM
                                    Contact Mary Jolles at 237-0979 or Sandra Riendeau at 237-8010
                                                         sponsored by the Colebrook Kiwanis Club
                                                                    at Colebrook Country Club

16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion

17 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

17 CDDA Promotions Committee Meeting
at Wilderness Restaurant/Cedar Lounge, 7:30 a.m. to continue planning 2010's Late Nite Madness. 237-5011.

17 Follow-Up Business Forum
at Colebrook Country Club, Social Hour 5:30 p.m., Program 6 p.m. Presentations on topics concerning the region and 'question and answer' period. RSVP by Feb. 12 to ER Committee chairman Ginette White 538-7071. Sponsored by Colebrook Downtown Development Assoc.

18 Movie Night
at Colebrook Public Library, 6 p.m. Sponsored by Colebrook Recreation Department. Bring a snack.

20 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Poker Run
to benefit the Pittsburg Class of 2009, 9 a.m.-noon. with last hand read at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse, $5 per hand.
Registration begins & ends at club house.

20 Free Outdoor Science Series - Kids on the Refuge
at Nulhegan Basin Division of the Refuge, Brunswick, Vt. (10 miles east of Island Pond), 1-3 p.m. "Trees in Winter." Attend all 5 programs & receive the "Kids on the Refuge" Award & Prize. Call or email Siskin to register: 802-673-5638 or 802-962-5240 or programs@siskinea.org.

20 6th Annual Austin's Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
starts at the Colebrook Country Club. Scenic 35-mile snowmobile ride. Registration 9 a.m., Ride 10 a.m.
BBQ lunch courtesy of the Colebrook Country Club and Colebrook Ski-Bees Snowmachine Club.
Silent Auction. Participants with out-of-state registered sleds can ride with a waived N.H. registration fee for the
day! All proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Call 1-800-757-0203 or no-new-eng@cff.org

20 Annual Francis Swallow Memorial Race
at Balsams Wilderness Ski Area. Registration 9 - 10:30; race 11 a.m., $5 entry fee. Open to skiers & boarders
of all ages. Sponsored by Cabot, First Colebrook Bank, Wilderness Ski Area & Fuller Sugar House. Proceeds
go to Wilderness Ski Club. Prizes.

20 Twilight Dining/ Poker Run Ride
This event begins at the Stratford Nighthawks Club house located on route 3 from 4:00- 7:00pm
Meal to include: Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread & Dessert
Cost: $10.00 Adults/ $7.00 Children 12 & Under Note: Early Registration recommended, No later than Feb. 13th
Contact: Candy @ 603-636-1964 or Sharon @ 603-331-1006

23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion

24 Winter Warmers Concert - An Evening with George Jacques
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. Tickets $12 at Fiddleheads, Main Street or at the door. Sponsored by Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Info: Linda Lipkin 538-6852.

24 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

25 Movie Night
at Colebrook Public Library, 6 p.m. Sponsored by Colebrook Recreation Department. Bring a snack.

26 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club.. 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food)

27 Great North Woods 30K Nordic Ski Classic Race & Tour
at Balsams Resort. Events start at 11 a.m. Info: www.balsams.com or Balsams Nordic Center 225-2543.

27 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Annual Steak Feed & Snowmobile Raffle Drawing
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Road, 4:30-7 p.m., Adults $16, Kids 12 & under $9,
Hamburger plate $7. Reservations are appreciated. Snowmobile Raffle Drawing at 7 p.m. Call 538-1142
or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

27-28 6th Annual Stratford Nighthawks Sled Dog Races
at Stratford N.H. by the Stratford Nighthawks and North Country Mushers. Fun for the whole family!
Before the start, walk around and see the teams getting ready to go and talk to the crews and handlers.
Watch the start, and then proceed to road crossings where the teams can be seen in the process of racing.
Then go to the finish line and see who wins! Included in the races will be a short race of 15 miles
(7 dog-teams or less) and a longer race of 40 miles (open). Registration is Friday evening; drivers’
fees are paid at that time. For more information go to www.mishawum.com and check their calendar page.
Remember sled dog races are dependent on weather conditions more than most snow sports, so check website
periodically for cancellation dates.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
CRAG Exhibit at Interpretive Center -

Saturdays          Deer Mountain Warming Hut
                           Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information visit www.pittsburgridgerunners.org.
Weekends         Swift Diamond Riders Warming Hut
                          Open Sat. 9-4, Sun 9-3 for more information visit www.swiftdiamondriders.com

2 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

2 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
Colebrook Ski-Bees at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

3 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

4 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

5 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food).

5-6 18th Annual SNO-DEO - New England's Largest Snowmobile Show
presented by Swift Diamond Riders at Coleman State Park, Stewartstown.
Drive in or ride in: Off Route 26 - On Corridors 5 and18, Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Entrance fee - $2/person, under 10 free. Demo rides, try 4 brands of snowmobiles.
Remember the Antique Snowmobile Museum. VISIT THE WARMING HUT FOR FOOD, HEAT & CLOTHING.
Two-track Radar Run, $5/run or $10/3runs, Hummer Expo.
For more information visit www.swiftdiamondriders.com or e-mail swiftdiamondriders@earthlink.net.

6 Colebrook Ski-Bees 35-milePoker Run
starting and ending at Colebrook Country Club, Route 26 and Corridor 18. Great fun for both riders
and non-riders. Registration begins at 9 a.m., Donation $5/hand. Over 20 prizes awarded. View or
participate in the new "Mystery Box Contest" and come see Marty the Moose in action! Prizes given away
all afternoon, 50/50 Raffle For more information visit www.colebrookski-bees.com or e-mail
rider@colebrookski-bees.com

6 Free Outdoor Science Series - Kids on the Refuge
at Nulhegan Basin Division of the Refuge, Brunswick, Vt. (10 miles east of Island Pond), 1-3 p.m. "Winter and Survival." Attend all 5 programs & receive the "Kids on the Refuge" Award & Prize. Call or email Siskin to register: 802-673-5638 or 802-962-5240 or programs@siskinea.org.

9 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan with $500 Blackout Bingo
sponsored by the American Legion.

10 Winter Warmers Concert - The Folk Tree
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. Tickets $12 at Fiddleheads, Main Street or at the door. Sponsored by Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Info: Linda Lipkin 538-6852.

10 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

11 Meeting & Potluck Supper
Pittsburg Ridge Runners Clubhouse, Dickson Lane, Dinner 6:30, Meeting 7:30. Info: 538-1142 or
visit www.pittsburgridgertunners.org

11 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

11 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

3rd Annual Pittsburg Idol Show
at school auditorium, 6:30-8 p.m. Ten finalists will perform songs with additional entertainment provided.
Admission free.

12  "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club.  4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food)

13     Church Supper
at North Stratford Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement.

16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

17 17th St. Patrick's Day Dinner
at Monadnock Congregational Church, 5-7 p.m. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Children $6, $1 off if you
are wearing green, lively Irish music.

17 Winter Warmers Concert - Celtic Connection
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. Featuring Isley Mist Ceili. Tickets $12 at Fiddleheads, Main Street or at the door. Sponsored by Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Info: Linda Lipkin 538-6852.

17 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

18 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.
Pauline's Boutique Party, 7 p.m.

19 3rd Annual Grown Up Spelling Bee
at Colebrook Elementary School gymnasium, 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club to raise funds for
the club's scholarship fund. Refreshments will be available and spectators are welcome to come and watch the fun.
Info: Mr. Godzyk 237-4265.

19 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food).

23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

24 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

26 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food).

27 Annual Scott Phillips Memorial Race
at the Balsams Wilderness Ski Area, Registration 9:30-11 a.m. Race starts at 11 a.m. $10 per person
Sponsored by NH State Police Troop F. Prizes. Open to skiers and boarders of all ages. Proceeds
benefit the Scott Phillips Memorial Fund.

27 22nd Annual Charity Ball
at the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel to benefit the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital.; 6 p.m.
Cocktail Reception, 7 p.m. Grand Buffet Dinner, 8:30 p.m Live music & dancing with
"The High Rollers Band" (aka The Redd Rooster Band). in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets
available $60 per person at First Colebrook Bank, The Balsams Hotel & Upper Connecticut
Valley Hospital. Special overnight room rate at hotel of $69/per person (plus tax & surcharge)
including breakfast with Ball Ticket purchase. To make room reservation, call 255-3400 &
mention UCVH's Charity Ball.

28 Ecumenical Palm Sunday Music Festival
at 7 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Inspirational music performed by choral groups
representing several area churches. Public invited.

30 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

.31 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

31 Winter Warmers Concert - An Evening with John Loper
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. Tickets $12 at Fiddleheads, Main Street or at the door. Sponsored by Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Info: Linda Lipkin 538-6852.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
CRAG Exhibit of the Month at Interpretive Center -

2 Ecumenical Good Friday Service
at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Parsons St., Colebrook, 12:30 p.m.

2 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food)

3 Easter Egg Hunt
at Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, 10 a.m. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 3028.
Be there early to sign up for door prize, egg-guessing contest & to register.

3 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

4 Easter Morning Breakfast
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, 7-9 a.m. Donations appreciated.

.6 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. Election of officers for the upcoming season. www.colebrookski-bees.com

6 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

7 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

8 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & Annual Business Meeting
at the Clubhouse on Dickson lane. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

8 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

9 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food). Egg Hunt for the "Big Kids" (Must be over 21!)

10 Free Outdoor Science Series - Kids on the Refuge
at Nulhegan Basin Division of the Refuge, Brunswick, Vt. (10 miles east of Island Pond), 1-3 p.m. "Maps and Navigation." Attend all 5 programs & receive the "Kids on the Refuge" Award & Prize. Call or email Siskin to register: 802-673-5638 or 802-962-5240 or programs@siskinea.org.

10 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford First Baptist Church. Public welcome.

13 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 with $500 Blackout Bingo in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by
the American Legion Post #47.

14 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

16 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food)

20 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion Post #47

21 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

23 "T.G.I.F." Party
at Colebrook Country Club. Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food)

27 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion Post #47

28 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
CRAG Exhibit of the Month at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital -
Photography Display -

1 CDDA's Clean Up Colebrook Day
Starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Williams Building to celebrate the final clean-up efforts.
Corner of Main Street and Titus Hill Road. Volunteers should come prepared with gloves, rakes, shovels.
www.colebrookkmainstreet.org Rain Date May 2.

1 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

4 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

4 Ski-Bees Meeting
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. All members & landowners invited.

5 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

6 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

8 Free Outdoor Science Series - Kids on the Refuge
at Nulhegan Basin Division of the Refuge, Brunswick, Vt. (10 miles east of Island Pond), 1-3 p.m. "Vermont Birds." Attend all 5 programs & receive the "Kids on the Refuge" Award & Prize. Call or email Siskin to register: 802-673-5638 or 802-962-5240 or programs@siskinea.org.

8 North Stratford Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement.

11 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion

12 Story Hour
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m. For more Info: Rose Hand 237-4808.

13 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

13 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

14 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

18 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

20 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

21 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

25 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

27 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

28 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

29 North Country Mud Run & Smoke Show
The show is located at North Main Street, behind Northern Tire. Starts at 10am. Admission is free.
Jumpstart your summer by attending the Mud Run and Smoke show. Who will need a tow out?
The mud pit will be dug out, filled with fresh screened mud and ready for the mud run.
A 'North Country Mud Run' is when the 4x4's big and small try to make it all the way through the mud pit!
Be prepared if you enter your rig to get muddy. A smoke show is when people get to put the pedal to the metal,
with the break on and screech their tires 'til they smoke. Food Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Helicopter Rides
- weather permitting. contact - Northern Tire 603-237-8105

29 The 27th Annual Jim Berry Memorial Golf Tournament
Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Balsams 18-hole PANORAMA championship golf course, which sits beautifully
on the western side of Keazer Mountain. The holes flow naturally over the mountainside, and feature elements like
deceptively wide fairways, small greens and sand bunkers to challenge golfers of all skill levels. This event is to
benefit Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. Entry Fee $100 per player. 8 a.m.- shotgun start,
registration deadline May 26.
To register contact Mia West (603) 388-4289 or Mia.C.West@Hitchcock.org or Ned Kershaw Kershaw@starband.net

30 10th Annual Memorial Day Service
at Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, 2 p.m.
Local veterans who have died this past year will be remembered in a wreath-laying ceremony
for their honorable service to our country.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
CRAG Exhibit of the Month
Photography Display -

All Month The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or as posted); Route 145, Stewartstown
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is an historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.
The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era.
The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to
rural electrification of the northernmost regions of N.H.

1 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. All members and landowners invited to attend.

1 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

3 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

4 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

5 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

8 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

10 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

11 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

12 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford First Baptist Church.

15 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

17 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Dickson Lane, 7 p.m.

17 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

18 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

22 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

24 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

              34th ANNUAL BLESSING of the MOTORCYCLES
                                                  AND THE
              13th ANNUAL GREAT NORTH WOODS RIDE-IN

                                       Friday, June 25th, 2010
                                                    through
                                      Sunday, June 27th, 2010

                                                                       FRIDAY, JUNE 25
                             11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. "WELCOME" for information and schedule of events
                                                       Pre-registration for all Motorcycle Events
                                            The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Route 3, Colebrook
                                                All Weekend Long HELICOPTER RIDES
                                                                   10:00a.m. to end of day
                                                      By C.R. Helicopters, pilot: Bob Cloutier
                  9:00p.m. -1:00a.m. D.J. NICOLE at Colebrook House Inn Route 3, Colebrook
                                                                  SATURDAY, JUNE 26
                                                                9:00a.m. to the end of day
                       AMERICAN TRUCKERS ASSOC. "SHARE THE ROAD" PROGRAM
                                                 Road Safety & Awareness by Jerry Charron
                                        11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   MOTORCYCLE RODEO
                                                             Music, Vendors, Competitions
                            Fun for all Ages Organized by The Cougars Motorcycle Association
                            Main Street, Colebrook, at the Shrine of our Lady of Grace, Rte. 3.
Fun for all ages
                        2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Motorcycle Poker Run starts and ends at
                             The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook. Bring your helmets.
This ride usually crosses into Vermont
                       Judging 5:30 p.m. 2009 Bike Show In Honor of Claire Labretto
                           The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook
   6 :00 p.m. Motorcycle Parade
(leaves exactly at 6:00 pm sharp)
starts & ends at The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook
7:00p.m. - 1:00a.m. Pig Roast & Bikers Ball
LIVE MUSIC
Outside Event - weather permitting
Colebrook Country Club
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Live Music by "Slip of The Tongue"
at Colebrook House Inn Route 3, Colebrook
                     SUNDAY, JUNE 27
                  7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   Pancake Breakfast at The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
                            sponsored by Luc Lambert, Knights of Columbus
                         11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
                  1:00 p.m. MOTORCYCLE BLESSING The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:
Father Levesque at the Shrine 603-237-5511
For Vendor Information,
Contact Wayne Hall 237-5169 or e-mail Wayne at mtcougar5@myfairpoint.net

25 Annual Book Sale
at Colebrook Public Library at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is the largest book sale held in the North Country and the choices and prices are worth the perusing
of these many tables of books. Both adults' and children's selections. The tables hold goodies from the best cooks around.

25 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

26 15th Stratford Old Home Day in Stratford Hollow
Theme "Life in the Great North Woods." Games for all ages: Kids (sawdust scramble);
Teenagers ( greased pole w/money at top); Adults (skillet-throwing contest). Petting Zoo, Raffles, Music and Yard Sales.
Parade at 11 a.m. includes Floats, Old Cars, Tractors, Animals, and Members of the ATV Club.
Free lunch at noon; if you have a favorite dish, it would be appreciated; donations welcome.
Historical Museum open 10-2. For more info. contact Wilson "Hoot" McMann at 636-1602.

26 North Country ATV Trail Ride to Stratford Hollow - Old Home Day
leaving ATV Trailhead located at Burns Truck Stop Route 3, North Stratford between 8:30 and 9 am. Parade 11 a.m.
Buffet Dinner 12 noon. For more information www.northcountryatv.com

26 3rd Annual Route 26 Dream Cruise
at Log Haven Campground, Errol. Lineup starting at 2:30 p.m.

27 37th Annual Stark Old Time Fiddler's Contest
The fiddlers contest, a great wholesome family event for young and old alike, at Lancaster Fair Grounds
begins at noon (registration for those entering contest begins at 10 a.m.). Hear other fiddlers or bring your
own instruments - fiddles, guitars, spoons. Spend the afternoon jamming or looking over the classic cars on display.
The contest has acquired a new and permanent home at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, for more info. www.lancasterfair.com.

29 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan with $500 Blackout, sponsored by the American Legion.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month
CRAG Exhibit of the Month
Artist of the Month at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

Monday - Saturday Weathervane Theatre A century of entertainment all summer long.

1 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from noon-6pm.

1 Farmer's Market
Top of Cooper Hill Main Street, Colebrook Open 4 pm - 6pm.

1 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

1 Pool Tournament
at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Stewartstown, 7 p.m.,$5/person.

2 Confederation of Sound Summer Tour 2009
Live at American Legion Hall, Canaan, 8 p.m. Donation $5. Join the boys as they reunite for another '60s Oldies Dance!
Tickets may be purchased through SAL members or at Legion Post.
Proceeds go to Sons of the American Legion scholarship fund.

2 Annual Book & Bake Sale
at Colebrook Public Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine.

2 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 10am-4pm.

2 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

Events in Colebrook on July 4
7 a.m. - 10 a.m. American Legion Pancake Breakfast
at the Monadnock Congregational Church
8 a.m. Kids' Fishing Derby - Ages 12 and under
at Roger Deblois' pond, Trask Road off Rte. 3 in Columbia
11 a.m. Fourth of July Parade Theme: "Dream Location"
12 Noon Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue on Colebrook Academy Lawn
Dusk Fireworks at at the Ball Field; rain date Sunday July 5

Events in Pittsburg on July 4
at Murphy Dam

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Flea Market
Please bring your own tables - No charge for sites-Donations accepted
Call 538-7003 or 538-6540
11 a.m.-All Day - Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Cold Drinks, Cotton Candy, Popcorn etc.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Kids' Fishing Derby Ages 10 and under at Kids' Pond in Lower Village (No fly fishing)
1-4 p.m. Pony Rides
1 p.m. T-Ball and Little League
3 p.m. Benefit Home Run Derby
6 p.m. Chicken BBQ and Music Until the Fireworks
At dusk Fireworks

3 Colebrook Area Historical Society Museum
Open 10am - 2pm - To visit by appointment call Pres. Arnold Goodrum, 237-4470

3 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 9am-noon.

3 Farmer's Market
at Colebrook Blue Feeds, Colby Street, Colebrook Open 8am - 11am

Free Birthday Cake and Lemonade 12 noon-3 pm.. Donations: $5 per adult, accompanied children under 12 are FREE.
Tour the museum, view the many newly displayed artifacts & enjoy an old-world demonstration.

6 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

8 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from noon-6pm.

8 Colebrook Area Historical Society Annual Meeting
7 p.m., on the 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall, Bridge St. Info: Pres. Arnold Goodrum 237-4470.

8 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

8 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

8 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, 8-midnight, (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

9 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 10 am-4 pm.

10 Farmer's Market
at Colebrook Blue Feeds, Colby Street, Colebrook Open 8am - 11am

10 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 9 am-noon.

10 Historical Society Museum
Bridge Street, Colebrook Open 10am - 2pm -
To visit at other times call Pres. Arnold Goodrum, 237-4470 for an appointment.

10 Strawberry Social
at All Saints Anglican Church, Hereford, Quebec, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu: strawberry shortcake, beans, salad, cold cuts, coffee, tea and punch. All are welcome.

10 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

13 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 pm in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

15 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from noon-6pm.

15 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, 7 p.m. All are welcome.

15 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

15 Pool Tournament
at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Stewartstown, 7 p.m.,$5/person. All welcome!

16 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 10am-4pm.

16 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, 8-midnight, (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

17 Farmer's Market
at Colebrook Blue Feeds, Colby Street, Colebrook Open 8am - 11am

17 Colebrook Area Historical Society Museum
Open 10am - 2pm - To visit by appointment call Pres. Arnold Goodrum, 237-4470

17 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 9am-noon.

17 7th Annual Beal/Bunnell Scholarship Golf Tournament
at Colebrook Country Club, Registration 12 p.m., Tee time 1 p.m. Limited to 12 teams of 4.
Green fees $45/per person, $180 per foursome, fees incl.18 holes of golf, golf cart and après golf dinner,
prizes awarded for lowest gross, longest drive and nearest to the pin contest. Pig Roast tickets $15.
All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Club's annual scholarships for local students,
established in memory of Vickie Bunnell and Les Beal. Info.
For info: Clay Hinds 237-5566. Rain Date: July 18.

20 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

22 Farmer's Market
Top of Cooper Hill Main Street, Colebrook, 4-6 pm.

22 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from noon-6pm.

22 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

22 Pool Tournament
at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Stewartstown, 7 p.m.,$5/person.

23 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm

23 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 10am-4pm.

24 Farmer's Market
at Colebrook Blue Feeds, Colby Street, Colebrook Open 8am - 11am

24 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 10am-2pm.

24 Colebrook Area Historical Society Museum
Open 10am - 2pm - To visit by appointment call Pres. Arnold Goodrum, 237-4470

27 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

29 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from noon-6pm.

29 Ladies' Night
at the Colebrook Country Club. Free Juke Box, Free Billiards, Ping-Pong and Darts starting at 5 p.m.

30 Historical Museum Open
at the Alice Ward Library, Canaan on the second floor, open from 10am-4pm.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month
Artist of the Month at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or as posted)
Outdoor Concerts (watch for dates)
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is an historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.
The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era.
The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to
rural electrification of the northernmost regions of NH.

3 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

6 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

6 62nd Annual Sugar on Snow Social
at Fletcher Park, Canaan, 7 p.m. If raining, will be at Canaan Elementary School Cafeteria.
Music by Carolyn and Friends.Includes baked goods, books, toys, hot dogs and chili dogs.
Sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church.

6-7 34th Annual Stewartstown Day

Friday - 7 p.m. Coronation of the Queen at in the Stewartstown Park
6-10 p.m. PT and The Cruisers; Dance for all ages - DJ Mixmaster Mel
Fireworks at Dusk; Rain date: Saturday at Dusk

Saturday - 10 a.m. Parade starts at County Farm. Prizes given
(Line up at 9 a.m. Starts at Coos County Farm-drive floats in from the south entrance, please.
Contact Carmen Rodrigue 246-3513/3060 to register.)
Mixmaster Mel's music before and after the parade
11:30 a.m. Soapbox Derby, contact Nelson Boire for rules 246-7170
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Antique Car Show-Contact Jim Gilbert 246-7756 for details
12:30-3:30 p.m. Vertical Dreams Climbing Wall, $5 adults, $3 children
1:30 p.m. Auction in the Park
Jusye's Horse Rides - Kathy's Clowns Face Painting-Bounce House for younger ones
All Day refreshments and vendors in the park
Buy your buttons from Kayla Baglio or Hannah Stokes.
Vendors contact Patricia 246-3095 or e-mail stewartstownday@localnet.com

6-7 11th New England ATV Rodeo
at NCATV Trailhead located at Burns Truck Stop, N. Stratford.
Come participate in the ATV Rodeo, many events and games planned. Register on site $5.00
Starting Fri. at Noon and Sat. at 9 a.m. For details call 603-922-3350 or www.northcountryatv.com

6-8 43rd Annual Canaan Men's Softball Tournament in Canaan
27 teams will start play on Friday at 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday games will start at 8 a.m.
Final game on Sunday night at 5 p.m. Food booth will be open all weekend with all proceeds going to
the Canaan Men's Softball League. Info 802-266-8900

7 North Stratford First Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement.

10 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

12 Canaan Border Riders Monthly Meeting
at Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

12 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Dickson Lane, 7 p.m.

12 Colebrook Historical Society Meeting
at Town Hall Museum, 2nd floor (handicap accessible), 7 p.m.

13 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

14 North Country Chamber of Commerce Directors' Meeting
On the 2nd Saturday of every month the directors meet at Noon at the Office which is located at the Rest Area.
If for some reason, you would like to bring something to their attention, please contact the office at 237-8939
or e-mail at nccoc@myfairpoint.net by Thursday of that week.

Parade Theme:
Registration: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Line Up at Murphy Dam
Parade begins at 11 a.m.-down New Hampshire's longest Main Street

TOWN PARK UNDER THE BIG TENT
Cooking Contest
Amateur Floral Arrangement Contest
Amateur Photography Contest
Drop off 9-9:30 a.m. - Judging 10-10:30 a.m.- Pick up by 12 noon
All Day Events include:
Vendors/Flea Market: Set-up 9-10a.m., Open from 10am -finished
9-9:45 a.m. - State Police Dog Demonstration w/ Jay Stephens

9:45-10:45 a.m. - Moose Alley Squares
12-1 p.m. - Children's Entertainer
12 noon until gone - Class of 2009 Chicken Barbeque
Pittsburg Old Home Day Committee Raffle
10a.m.-3p.m. - The People's Choice Exhibit by Connecticut River Artisan Group

Children's Entertainment Throughout the Day:
Bounce House, Pony Rides, Dunk Tank and Much More

Farnham Church Community Hall:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Bake sale, crafts, tag sale, pick-up picnic foods
and much more by United Methodist Women and Men

Pittsburg Town Hall:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pittsburg Historical Society will be open

Kids' Pond - Lower Village:
2 - 3 p.m. - Fishing Derby

17 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

20 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

21-22 The 16th Annual Golf Club Championship
at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course - Members Only -
Registration Deadline August 10 to register call the Balsams at 603-255-4961

24 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

27 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm

AUGUST 27-29, 2010

Five towns in northern New England celebrate the majestic moose with three days of fun and festivities.
Colebrook, N.H., kicks off the event at 9 a.m., with the festival continuing in Canaan, Vt., and Pittsburg, N.H.,
on Saturday, and concluding in West Stewartstown and Columbia on Sunday. The festival includes country and street fairs,
with live entertainment, music, a Mock Moose Parade and Classic Car Cruises, photography contest, quilt, art,
dog and auto shows, historic farm tours, guided hikes and moose tours and much more.
Call sponsor North Country Chamber of Commerce, at (800)698-8939,
or go to www.moosefestival.com for more information.

All Month The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or as posted);
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is a historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.
The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era.
The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to
rural electrification of the northernmost regions of N.H.

1 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 pm. All members & landowners are invited. www.colebrookski-bees.com

3 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

SEPTEMBER 3-5 17th Annual Co-Ed Lob Softball Pitch Tournament
Admission is free all day at Canaan Ballfields. Event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus to support
the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. The Cook Shack will be open so all you need are your chairs and
cheering voice. To enter a team (registration $150) contact Luc Lambert at 802-277-4860.

4 ATV Guided Trail Rides & Pig Roast
from BigRock Campground, Stratford leaving at 9am, Pig Roast $ 7 from 4 to 6pm. Benefit Wounded Warrior Project.
For more information 922-3329 or www.northcountryatv.com

7 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan.

9 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Supper
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

9 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

10 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

11 North Country Chamber of Commerce Directors' Meeting
On the second Saturday of every month the directors meet at 10 a.m. at the Office which is located at the Rest Area.
If for some reason, you would like to bring something to their attention, please contact the office at 237-8939
or e-mail at nccoc@myfairpoint.net by Friday of that week.

11 ATV Poker Run and Pig Roast
Starts at the ATV Trailhead and Kiosk off Back Lake Road on Farr Road Gravel Pit, Pittsburg, 10 am-3 pm.
Sponsored by the Pittsburg Great North Woods Riders ATV Club. Registration for the Poker Run starts at 10am.
$5 per hand and $20 for 5 hands, raffles and more. Pig Roast at 1 pm 'til gone on the trail, find out location when you
register for poker run. This will be a fun day for all you ATV riders.

11 Two-Rivers Ride for Cancer
20-mile Bike Ride beginning at Lake Francis Boat Ramp, Pittsburg, 10 a.m.. Registration 9 a.m.; 7-mile Bike Ride
beginning at County Farm Road, Stewartstown, Registration 10:45 a.m., ride at 11:15 a.m., Virtual Ride (new this year)
for those unable to participate on event day just check Virtual Rider on the pledge form. $50 fundraising per entrant
minimum, helmet required, participant under 18 years of age must have parent's signature. Pick up Pledge Sheet at
Fiddleheads on Main Street, Colebrook, or Hats Off on Main Street, Colebrook or
by calling Frances Sytek 603-237-5722, Mary Beth Kenison 636-1031 or Lori Morann 237-8401.

11 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford First Baptist Church.

12 39th Annual North Country Amateur Golf Championship
at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course benefiting the Vershire Center. Registration deadline is Sept. 1,
to register call 603-255-4961.

14 CDDA's Scarecrow-Making Workshop
Residents of all ages and local merchants are invited to celebrate autumn by creating a scarecrow character to help
dress downtown for "Harvest Fair" and foliage season, 1 p.m., Williams Building, 84 Main St., Colebrook.
Info: 237-5011/8010

14 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

16 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Pittsburg, 7 p.m. All are welcome.

17 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.
17-19 10th Annual Great North East Poodle Party/Reunion
at Crabapple Downs www.poodleparty.com

                       18    Antique Tractor Meet and Show
Anyone with an old tractor, farm implement or engine is welcome to show.
                            Sponsored by Colebrook Feeds ( for more information call 603-237-4430)
                                                                   on Colby Street, Colebrook
                                                                  Meet and Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
                                                                         Tractor Parade 1 p.m.

       18    The Balsams Grand Lumberjack Challenge
                             At The Balsams Wilderness Ski Area
                                   Registration, Gate & Lumberjack Breakfast open at 7:30 a.m.
                                                                         Events begin at 10 a.m.
                                                     Food will be available on site. No coolers allowed.
                                                            Vendors & Craft people will be on site.
                                                                 (Rain Date - Sunday, September 20)
                                                               Call 603-255-3122 for more information
                                                        Admission: $5 per person; children under 12 FREE
                                                        Vendor contact person - Bob Weber 603-255-3122
                                                               Coordinator - Jerry Gingras 603-482-3370
Sponsorship/Vendor Request forms now available at North Country Chamber of Commerce office 800-698-8939

18 Fall Sale
at First Baptist Church, Stratford, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., includes bake sale, crafts, life music, moon bounce for children,
refreshments, library book sale & much more. Scarecrow Contest during Autumn-on-the-Common celebration.
Participants are asked to deliver their creations to the Town Common prior to 3 p.m. Prizes for top 4 winners.

18 Colebrook Ski-Bees Annual Landowner Appreciation Dinner
at the Colebrook Country Club, Route 26, Colebrook. Dinner at noon. www.colebrookski-bees.com

21 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

24 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

25   Canaan Border Riders Landowner Appreciation Dinner
at Northland Restaurant & Lounge, Social Hour 5:30-6:30, Dinner to follow. RSVP to Dan Johnson 802-266-9658.

25    The 34th Annual Dixville Half Marathon
USTAF-Certified Half Marathon-- Individuals and relays-4 person and 2 person
3-Mile Fun Walk- Staring time: 12:00 (noon) at the last relay point, on Route 26 just west of Carleton Hill Rd.
Festivities at the Finish Line ( at skating rink on Colby St.) : Live, bluegrass music, food for sale at Kiwanis Snack
Shack, free massages for participants, cold drinks, raffle and awards presentation. Preregister by Sept. 16, $25 for
runners, $20 for student runners, $15 for walkers; after Sept 16 runner fee increases to $30; only those who pre-register
are guaranteed a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit several local charities. For more information call Julie at 246-9692 or
e-mail at Julie.riffon@yahoo.com or check for registration forms at www.coolrunning.com they are usually available
by June 1.

28 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

1 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

2 Harvest Fair 2009 - Presenting "The Bounty of the Great North Woods"
the CDDA's signature fall event & fundraiser welcomes shoppers & dozens of vendors from throughout the region
into downtown Colebrook. Includes a traditional craft fair, "Chili Challenge," raffles, entertainment, free "Harvest
the Savings" cards & "Cozy Up to Colebrook" quilt raffle drawing, Colebrook Elementary School, 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Book-signings by authors Susan Solar & Jeffrey Lent. Vendor registrations due by September 30
cddamainstreet@ncia.net

5 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

6 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com All members & landowners invited.

7 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., Potluck supper at 6:30, meeting at 7:30 p.m.
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

7 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. Members encouraged to attend.

8 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

9 Annual Landowner Appreciation Lunch
at Colebrook Country Club, 12 Noon. RSVP by calling 237-5566 by 10/09/09.All landowners on
Colebrook Ski-Bees trail system are cordially invited.

9 22nd Annual Pittsburg Fire Department Auction
at the fire station in Pittsburg 10 a.m. Large selection of antiques, collectibles, many new & used items including
some Ethan Allen furniture. For item pick-up call 538-7409/6563/6953/6564.

9 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church.

9   Chicken Pie Supper
at Mohawk Grange Hall on East Colebrook Rd.( off Rt 26), 5-7 p.m.
Adults $9., Seniors $8, Children $5. Proceeds go towards scholarships for local students.

12   Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

14 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Northland Restaurant. Groomer/Operator Meeting 6 p.m. Regular Club Meeting 7 p.m.

14 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, 7 p.m.. Final meeting of the season. All welcome! Trails close Fri, Oct. 17.

15 T.G.I.F Party
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food" 4-6 p.m & Dancing to DJ "Shotgun Willy."

16 Colebrook Ski-Bees Landowner Appreciation Dinner
at The Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, at NOON. RSVP by calling 246-3039 by Oct. 17.

17 2nd Annual Panorama Golf Club "18-Hardest Holes" Scramble
at Balsams Panorama Golf Club. Registration 11 a.m., 18-Hole WaCkeY Scramble begins at Noon.
Raffles & Donations to support the Balsams Chef's Apprentice Programs. Info: 255-4961.

19 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

22 T.G.I.F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food" 4-6 p.m.

26 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

31 Children's Halloween Party
at Colebrook Elementary School Gym, 5 p.m. Sponsored by Colebrook Kiwanis Club.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
CRAG Exhibit of the Month -
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Artist of the Month -

2 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

6 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church.

6 Christmas Bazaar, Tea and Bake Sale
at St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, Colebrook, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tea, crafts, raffles, white elephant, food.

9 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

12 T.G.I.F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food" Party, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Canaan, sponsored by the American Legion. Refreshments sold.

18 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Northland Restaurant, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

2   5th Annual Celebration of Memories Christmas Service
at Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, 7 p.m. Candlelight service touches on the understanding of feelings of grief
during the holiday season, while celebrating the life of a beloved family member or friend who has died this past year

3   T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

4 Kheops 7th Santa's Warehouse Charity Event
From 9am-3pm. Santa will be at Kheops warehouse as well as Mrs. Claus. Free craft activities and face paintings
for the kids.
Copper Leaf is doing a big sale through out the store and warehouse. Part of the profit will be given to charity.

4 Christmas Fair
at St. Albert Church, Riverside, Stewartstown, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas gifts, crafts, decorations, baked goods,
meat pies, raffles and much more. Lunch served at 11 a.m.

4 Christmas Bazaar and Tea
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wreaths, crafts, food, candy, cookie walk and
raffle. Luncheon served. Finish your Christmas shopping here.

5 Santa Comes To Town
Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the Community Christmas Tree on Main Street, Colebrook at 12:30 p.m. then preside
over a children's Christmas party at Colebrook Gym,1-3 p.m., sponsored by Kiwanis Club

5 Pre-Christmas Service
at Magalloway Pink Church, Rte. 16, Magalloway, Me., 4 p.m. Officiated by Rev. Lawrence Clough, Magalloway
Choir and more. Everyone welcome. Potluck supper to follow at Magalloway Town Hall.

7 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:00 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

9 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting; Potluck Supper and Christmas Gathering
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Potluck Dinner at 6:30pm, Meeting 7:30, for more information
538-1142, or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

10 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

11 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church.

12 Old Time Christmas Service
at Bloomfield Church (Route 114 between Bloomfield & Lemington), 4 p.m. Be sure to bring a flashlight.

14 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:00 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

17 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

18 4th Annual "TUBACHRISTMAS"
at Trinity Methodist Church, Colebrook, 1 p.m. Free concert, free-will offering to support the Great North Woods
Center for the Arts. Traditional carols performed by tuba, baritone and euphonium players from throughout northern
New England. Info: Sharon Pearson 237-5805.

19 Ecumenical Christmas Music Festival
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 7 p.m.

21 Blue Christmas Service
at Monadnock Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Quiet, meditative service that acknowledges the pain and sadness
many people feel at Christmas time. For more information contact Rev. Rebecca Larson 237-4414

21 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:00 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

28 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:00 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
CRAG Exhibit of the Month -

1 Pittsburg Ridge Runners New Year's Turkey Dinner
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Serving from 5pm to 7pm.
Adults $11, Children 10 and under $6. RSVP at 538-1142. Dance to follow. To benefit scholarship fund.

4 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:00 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

6 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

7 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

8 North Stratford First Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 pm in the church basement.

8 Great North Woods Vintage Snowmobile Race
Pittsburg www.thegreatnorthwoodssnowmobilerace.com The actual races are going to be held at
Farr Road Gravel Pit by trail junction #415 on Trail 142 and 140. Parking for cars, both spectators
and racers is off Day road, (which is almost directly across from Dorman's Gas Station on the left).
There will be signs on Rte 3 and on Day road for a left into Cloutier's gravel pit.
Registration: 9-9:45 a.m.; Races 10 a.m.

11 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan, sponsored by the American Legion.

12 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner and Meeting
at the Club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Dinner at 6:30. Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

13 Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Annual Meeting
Cash Bar F& Hors D'oeuvres 6 p.m. Buffet Dinner 6:30. Program & Awards 7:30.

13 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Northland Restaurant, 7 p.m.

14 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

15 Church Supper
at First Baptist Church, North Stratford, 5:30 p.m. Public welcome.

18 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:00 p.m. in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan, sponsored by the American Legion.

21 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm..

25 Bingo - Money Prizes
in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan at 6 p.m. sponsored by the American Legion.

28 T. G. I. F. Party
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.