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2008
MAY
Interpretive Center Exhibits
Freelance Writer/Photographer,
Susan Zizza's book, "Turn of the 20th" will be displayed.
Connecticut River Artists Group Presents 'Student Show'
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Artist of the Month is Patricia Klinefelter
2 "Emperor's New Clothes"
presented by Colebrook Elementary School, Colebrook Gym, 7 p.m. A new musical
telling of the popular tale by Hans Christian Anderson, joined with the spirit
of the American West.
2 Rummage Sale
at the Island Pond Congregational Church 9am- 3pm
2 Art Show
at the Pittsburg High School featuring Canaan, Colebrook, Pittsburg students'
art work 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Light refreshments served. Contact info: Deb Sargent
538-6536.
2 "T. G. I. F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF 4pm - 6pm, DJ 8 p.m.-midnight.
3 Ham, Bean and Henrietta Jackson's Cole Slaw Supper
at the #217 Mohawk Grange Hall on East Colebrook Rd., Colebrook from
5-7pm Adm. is $7.00, Seniors $6.00, and Children under 12 $5.00.
Music by Brad & Carolyn & Friends during supper.
3 CDDA's Clean Up Colebrook Day
From 8 a.m. - Noon; ending with a "Franks & Thanks" lunch at the Williams
Building to celebrate the final clean-up efforts. Corner of Main Street & Titus
Hill Road. Volunteers should come prepared with gloves, rakes, shovels.
www.colebrookkmainstreet.org
3 Rummage & Food Sale
at the Island Pond Congregational Church 9am- 3pm
3 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in
Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30
p.m.
3 North Country ATV Club OHRV Safety Course
at Nighthawks Clubhouse, Washburn Rd., Stratford. Registration 7:30-8 a.m.,
Class 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Limited room, bring helmets & eye protection. Parents
welcome to observe or take class. Info: 922-3350.
3 Meat Raffle Draw & Dance
at American Legion Post #47 in Canaan from 7-11 pm.
6 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
8 Meeting of American Legion Post #62
at the Wilderness Restaurant in Colebrook at noon.
8 Comedy - School Play - "Bigger than Life"
at Errol Town Hall at 7pm. This a a funny look at folk heroes. All are welcome.
8 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.
8-11 "Cinderella's Glass Slipper" Presentation
at the Colebrook Elementary School gym,
by the Colebrook Academy Players, 7 p.m, Adults $6, Students grades K-12 $4.
9 Bake Sale
in front of Golden Locks, Main Street, Colebrook, 3:30-5:30. To benefit Jamie
Atwood & Kayla Bouchard People to People Trip.
9 Colebrook Firemen's Annual Car Wash
at fire station, 4-7 p.m.
9 Open Mic - Entertainment by Local Name Bands &
Other Talented Musicians
benefit for Great North Woods Center for the Arts, 7 pm at Farnham Church
Community Hall in Pittsburg. Goodies & beverages available; $5 admission
fee for non-participants. Info: Michele Johnsen at 237-5500 or Charles Jordan at
246-8998.
10 Opening Day & Home Run Derby
for all teams playing in the Colebrook Bambino League. Opening Ceremony at 8
a.m. in Canaan School parking lot. Games begin at 10 a.m.
10 Spaghetti Dinner
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, 5-7 p.m. Hosted by Boy Scout
Troop 220.
10 North Stratford Baptist
Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement
10 "Cinderella's Glass Slipper" Presentation
by the Colebrook Academy Players, 7 p.m. Adults $6, Students
grades K-12 $4.
11 Organ Concert
at Trinity United Methodist church, Colebrook, 7 pm. to commemorate the
instrument's renovation. All are welcome.
12 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.
12 Free Presentation on Internet Safety
at Pittsburg School, 6 p.m. Guest speaker: Roland Cloutier, VP & Chief Security
Officer for EMC Corporation, on cyber fraud, identity theft & protecting
kids from on-line predators. Public welcome. Info: Chief Richard Lapoint
538-7003.
12-13 Granite State Ambassadors
Training & Certification Program
hosted by the CDDA & North Country Chamber of Commerce. Two-day class is open to
all involved with area commerce, tourism, events & attractions. Over 20 speakers
provide training, techniques & information for enhancing local visitor service,
promotion & business. $35/person, registration deadline April 21. Includes all
class materials, refreshments, certification & GSA membership.
13 "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 6-10 p.m.
13 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
14 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.
14 Pittsburg Roadrunners Meeting
at Firehouse, 11 a.m. Demonstration of dried-flower arrangements in picture
framing with Janice Eastman of Berlin CHF. Cost $5; bring a frame. Soup, dessert
& beverage provided. Bring sandwich & remember the food bank.
14 Teddy Bear Clinic
at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Children between
ages 4 & 6 are invited. For more info. Megan Prehemo 388-4255 or
Megan.M.Prehemo@hitchcock.org.
16 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.
16 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.
16 Dance Music
Dance all night long with "DJ Rockin' Roland" at The "New" Colebrook House Inn.
17 Live Band
Dance with "Jericho" at The "New" Colebrook House Inn. No cover charge.
17 Dance Music
"DJ George" at the Northland Restaurant & Lounge, Canaan, 8 p.m.-midnight.
17 Live Band
"Tsunami" at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub.
17 First Baptist
Church Penny Sale
at Fuller Town Hall, Stratford, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thrift Shop featuring $2 bag
sale.
17 10th North Country ATV Landowner Appreciation
Day - Trash Pick-Up
Cookout 12-2 p.m. at Stratford Nighthawks Clubhouse.
19 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.
20 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
20 "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 6-10 p.m.
21 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.
21 Second Grade Class Night
at Pittsburg School, 6 p.m. Short fairy tale plays, reading of biographies &
autobiographies, school work on display. All are welcome.
22 Karaoke
at The "New" Colebrook House Inn with White Mountain Entertainment.
23 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.
23 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.
23 & 24 CANCELLED - North Country Smoke Show and Mud Run
Due to an unexpected turn of events I will not be hosting a Mud Run this
year. I plan to have one in 2009. Thanks for your understanding, Brian LaPerle
For more information www.northerntire.com
24 North Country ATV Memorial Day Poker Run
9 a.m.-1 pm. Cookout at Grand Old Lodge, noon-2 p.m. Benefit trail
maintenance.
27 "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 6-10 p.m.
27 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
29 Karaoke
at The "New" Colebrook House Inn with White Mountain Entertainment.
30 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.
31 The 25th 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.
8 a.m.- shotgun start, registration deadline May 24. To register contact Mia
West (603) 388-4289 or
Mia.C.West@Hitchcock.org or Ned Kershaw
Kershaw@starband.net
.JUNE
Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - Summer Outdoor Recreation
Featured artist(s) from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Michele
Johnsen'
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 & 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.
3 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
4 North Country Chamber of Commerce
Directors' Meeting
On the first Wednesday 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@verizon.net
by Tuesday of that week.
6 "T. G. I. F. Party" and
"DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
7 CANCELLED - 8th Annual Great North Woods Fishing Derby will not be held this year.
7 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in
Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30
p.m.
10 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
13 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
14 North Country ATV Poker Run
9 a.m.-1 pm. Cookout at Connolly Cabins & Campground, noon-2 p.m. Benefit
trail maintenance.
14 Church
Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church
14 Colebrook Garden Club Plant Sale
at Trinity United United Church, 9-11 a.m. Members & friends have been dividing
plants to share including zone-hardy plants and house plants. Come early for best
selection.
17 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
20 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.
32nd ANNUAL
BLESSING of the MOTORCYCLES
AND THE
11th ANNUAL GREAT NORTH
WOODS RIDE-IN
Friday, June
20th, 2008
through
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 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
5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. Roast Beef Cookout sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of
Colebrook
Colebrook Academy Lawn, corner of Academy & Park Streets
9:00 pm-1:00 am - Northland Restaurant and Lounge Dance
Dance to Live Music - Route 114 Canaan VT
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
9:00am - 5:00 pm "Welcome"
Information Booth, T-Shirts, Pins, Schedule of events
Our Lady of Grace Route 3 Colebrook NH
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
Motorcycle Rodeo Games will include:
Slow Ride (timed event - longest distance before putting feet down),
NEW - Board Slowest Ride - (slowest rider on the boards - timed event)
Frying pan toss, Weight toss, NEW _ Hoola Ride, Romp in the Hay
3:00 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
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2008 Bike Show In Honor of Claire Labretto
The Shrine of Our Lady of
Grace, Colebrook
Prizes to go will be:
Best most original, best customized, best over all
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 p.m. Dinner & 8 p.m. Comedy Show
Advance tickets $35 (avail. thru Fri., June 22); $40 at the door; $15 for
show only.
at Colebrook Country Club, Rte. 26
Grand Buffet & some of New England's best Comedians brought to you by North
Shore Comedy
SUNDAY,
JUNE 22
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Pancake
Breakfast at The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
sponsored by Luc Lambert, Knights of Columbus, The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
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@verizon.net
22
Fiddlers' Contest
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.
Sponsored by the Lancaster Fair Assoc., for more info.
www.lancasterfair.com.
24 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
25 North Country Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting
27 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.
27 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
28 13th 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 & 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.
28
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
28
Craft, Bake & Yard Sale
at Pittsburg Community Church Hall, 9 a.m. United Methodist Women & Men invite
the public for coffee & shopping.
JULY
Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - 'Reflections
of the Great North Woods' presented by Fiddleheads
- A Great North
Woods Shoppe
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Patti
Klinefelter & Judi Calhoun'
All Month
Colebrook Area Historical Society
is open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on
the 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall, Bridge St.
THE POORE FAMILY HOMESTEAD HISTORIC FARM MUSEUM
*** 14th Annual Open Barn & Celebration ***
Celebrating Our Founder's 123rd Birthday
1 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
2 North Country Chamber of Commerce
Directors' Meeting
On the first Wednesday 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@verizon.net
by Tuesday of that week.
Independence
Day
Celebrations
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 & under at Kids' Pond in
Lower Village (No fly fishing)
1-4 p.m. Pony Rides
1 p.m. T-Ball & Little League
3 p.m. Benefit Home Run Derby
6 p.m. Chicken BBQ & Music Until the Fireworks
At dusk Fireworks
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 & under
at Roger Deblois' pond in Columbia
11 a.m. Fourth of July Parade
At
Noon Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue
on Colebrook Academy Lawn
5 Farmers' Market
at Colebrook Feeds, 84 Colby St., 8-11 a.m. Space available at no
cost.
5 North Country ATV Cookout
at Stratford Bog, noon-2 p.m. Benefit Stratford Sports Fund.
5 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.
6 31st
Annual Daniel Webster Golf Classic
at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course (to benefit
the Boys Scouts of America). Registration deadline July 2. To register call
603-255-4961.
6 Outdoor Concert
at the Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm. Featuring Traditional Bluegrass,
music by " Blake Mountain Band " Music begins
at
1pm. Donations: $8.00
per adult, accompanied
children under 12 are FREE
8 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
10 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd.
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org
11 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 8-midnight, (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.
12
41st Beecher Falls Fire Department
Auction
at
the Ethan Allen Parking Lot, Beecher Falls, Vt. Starts at 10:30 am.
Come
experience an annual event that brings in bidders from far and wide. There is a
delicious chicken barbecue & refreshments on the grounds at noon. This auction
is held rain or shine.
12 Strawberry Social, Yard Sale & Bake Sale
at Grace United Methodist Church, Rte. 114, Canaan, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
12 North Country ATV Poker Run & Cookout
at the Trailhead in Stratford, with starts and stops on the trail system, a
cookout from noon to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit trail
maintenance for the trails that you have enjoyed all year, come help us out and
have lots of fun.
12 Strawberry Supper
at First Congregational Church of Brighton, 5 & 6 p.m. sittings. Baked beans,
potato salad, rolls, coleslaw, goulash & strawberry shortcake. Adults $7,
children under 12 $3, pre-schoolers free.
12 Church
Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church
15 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 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, 7 p.m. All are welcome.
18 "T. G. I. F." Party and
"DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4 - 6 p.m., DJs 8 p.m. - Midnight
19 Strawberry Social
at All Saints Church, Hereford, Quebec, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
19 North Country ATV Poker Run
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cookout Noon-2 p.m. at Bear Bait Picnic Area. Benefit Trail
Maintenance.
22 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
24 CDDA's "Christmas in July"
A fun evening for downtown merchants, volunteers & partnering groups to work on
plans for holiday activities & events. Hosted by the Promotions Committee at the
Williams Building, 84 Main St., 7 p.m.
25 4th Annual Beal/Bunnell Scholarship Golf Tournament
at Colebrook Country Club, 6 p.m., first team teeing 7 p.m. Green
fees $40/per person, $160 per foursome, fees incl.9 holes of golf & apres
golf hors d'oeuvres, prizes awarded for lowest gross & numerous other contests &
prize-drawing opportunities. All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Club's annual scholarships for local
students, established in memory of Vickie Bunnell and Les Beal. Info. Clay Hinds 237-5566
or Wayne Urso 482-3473.
25 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
26 Flea Market & Bake Sale
at Farnham Community Hall, Pittsburg, 9 a.m. Proceeds to benefit church oil
fund.
29 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
AUGUST
Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - Creative Natives
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 & 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.
All Month
Colebrook Area Historical Society
is open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on
the 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall, Bridge St. and Moose Festival Weekend
on Friday, Aug. 22 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
1 60th Annual Sugar on Snow
Social
at Fletcher Park, Canaan, 7 p.m. If raining, will be at Canaan Elementary School
Cafeteria. Music by Carolyn & Friends. Includes baked goods, books, toys,
hot dogs & chili dogs. Sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church.
1-3
39th Annual Canaan Men's Softball Tournament in Canaan
29 teams will
start play on Friday at 6 pm. Saturday & Sunday games will start at 8 a.m. Final
game on Sunday night at 8 p.m. Food booth will be open all weekend with all
proceeds going to the Canaan Men's Softball League. Info 802-266-8900
1-2 Stewartstown
Day
Friday - 7 p.m. Coronation of the Queen at in the
Stewartstown Park
6-10 p.m. PT & The Cruisers; Dance for all ages,
Fireworks at Dusk; Rain date: Saturday at Dusk
Saturday -
10 a.m. Parade starts at County Farm. The theme Prizes given
(Line up at 9 a.m. Starts at Coos County Farm-drive floats in from the front
entrance, please.)
11:30 a.m.
Soapbox Derby, contact Karen Belknap for rules 246-8132
11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Car Show-Contact Jim Gilbert 246-7756 for details
1:30 p.m. Auction in the
Park
All Day refreshments and vendors in the park
Vendors
contact Patricia 246-3095 or e-mail
stewartstownday@localnet.com
1 Stewartstown Day St. Albert Assumption Bake Sale
Stewartstown Community Park, 8:30 a.m. until food is gone.
1 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
2 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.
3 Annual Ecumenical Service at North Hill Church
Stewartstown at 2 p.m.
5 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
6 North Country Chamber of Commerce
Directors' Meeting
On the first Wednesday 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@verizon.net
by Tuesday of that week.
8 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
8-9 9th Annual New
England ATV Rodeo
by BRP can-am. NCATV Trailhead Located at Burns Truck
Stop. For more information
www.northcountryatv.com
9 North Stratford Baptist Church
Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement.
12 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
14 Canaan Border Riders Monthly Meeting
at Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.
14 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Dickson Lane, 7 p.m.
15 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4 p.m. - 6
p.m.
Clean Up
Colebrook Day
Citizens, businesses & local groups working together to clean their downtown &
adopted highways. Coordinated by the Colebrook Downtown Development Association,
237-5011, 69 Main Street, Colebrook. 8 a.m.-noon. (Rain Date: ).
82nd Pittsburg's Old Home Day
August 16, 2008
Parade Theme:
Registration: 9:30 - 10:30
Line Up at Murphy Dam
Parade begins
at 11 a.m.-down New Hampshire's longest Main Street
TOWN PARK UNDER THE BIG TENT
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Baking
Contest
Amateur
Floral Arrangement Contest
Amateur
Photography Contest
All Day Events include:
Traveling Art Show
Old Engine Display
Arts & Crafts Display
Historical Society -
Popcorn & Cotton Candy
Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snack Shack
Pittsburg
Old Home Day Committee Raffle
Flea Market
Vendors welcome;
please call Brenda at 538-9526 for more information.
Children's' Entertainment
Throughout the Day:
Bounce House, Pony Rides, Dunk Tank and Much More
Community Church Hall:
9 a.m.-'til gone. - United
Methodist Women Crafts, Food & Produce Sale
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
19 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
22 CDDA's Annual Pie Sale + "Cozy Up to Colebrook"
wildlife quilt raffle ticket sales, 2-7 p.m. during the North Country Moose
Festival.
22 "T. G. I. F." Party and
"DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
17TH ANNUAL MOOSE FESTIVAL
Click here for Moose Festival Information
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
MAIN STREET, COLEBROOK, NH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
CANAAN COMMUNITY PARK, CANAAN, VT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
PITTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, PITTSBURG, NH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
Our Lady of Grace Shrine, COLUMBIA, NH
23-24 The 14th Annual Golf Club
Championship
at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course - Members Only - Registration Deadline
August 11 to register call the Balsams at 603-255-4961
26 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
30 North Country ATV Poker Run & Scavenger
Hunt
to Stratford Bog starting at 8 a.m. Cookout Noon-2. Benefit Make-A-Wish.
31
"T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
29-31 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.
SEPTEMBER
Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - Weir Bros Fieldstone & Services
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Deb
Sargent and Cindy'
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 & 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.
All Month
Colebrook Area Historical Society
To visit by appointment call President Arnold Goodrum at 237-4470.
2 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
2 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
3 North Country Chamber of Commerce
Directors' Meeting
On the first Wednesday 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@verizon.net
by Tuesday of that week.
5 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
6 North Country ATV
Scavenger Hunt
Starting at numerous locations in Stratford, this
scavenger hunt takes you over the many trails and brings you to a cookout at
noon to 2 p.m. at Stratford Bog. All of your enjoyment helps raise money to
benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information
www.northcountryatv.com
6 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.
9 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
11 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
11 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.
12 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
13 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., $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 have it mailed to you: Contact Linda Tillotson,
lindatillotson@hughes.net. For more info. call Mary Beth Kenison
636-1031 or Lori Morann 237-8401.
13 Church
Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church
13
Antique Tractor Meet & Show
Anyone with an old tractor, farm implement or
engine is welcome to show.
Sponsored by Colebrook Feed
on Colby Street, Colebrook
Meet & Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tractor Parade 1 p.m.
14 37th Annual North Country Amateur Golf Championship
at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course benefiting the Vershire Center. Registration
deadline is Sept. 2, to register call 603-255-4961.
16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
18 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Pittsburg, 7 p.m. All are welcome.
19 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
19-21 8th Annual Great North East Poodle Party/Reunion
at Crabapple Downs
www.poodleparty.com
20 Colebrook Ski-Bees Annual Landowner Appreciation Dinner
at the Colebrook Country Club, Route 26, Colebrook. Dinner at noon.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
20 North Country ATV
Poker Run, Scavenger Hunt & Cookout
Starting at the ATV trailhead located at Burns Truck Stop
on Route 3 in Stratford, this poker run takes you over the many trails and
brings you to a cookout from
noon to 2 p.m. at Stratford Bog. All of your enjoyment helps raise money to
benefit of the Trail Maintenance Fund. For more information
www.northcountryatv.com
23 CDDA's Scarecrow-Making Workshop
Residents of all ages & local merchants are invited to celebrate the first
week of Autumn by creating a scarecrow character to help dress downtown for
"Harvest Fair" & foliage season. $15 per purchased scarecrow, 3 p.m., Williams
Building, 84 Main St., Colebrook.
23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
26 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8 p.m. - Midnight
27 ATV Poker Run and Pig Roast
starts at the ATV Trailhead and Kiosk
off Back Lake Road on Farr Road Gravel Pit, Pittsburg. 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 where when you register for poker run. This will be a fun
day for all you ATV riders.
27 The 32nd 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 & awards
presentation. Preregister by Sept. 13 for $20.; after Sept 13 for $25.; only
those who pre-register are guaranteed a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit
several local charities.
For more information call 237-4971 ext. 257 or e-mail Julie at
Julie.riffon@hitchcock.org
30 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
OCTOBER
Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - Quilts
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Brenda
Kenney & Hans'
1-31 CDDA's "Scarecrows on the Streets"
The colorful characters will be all around town & businesses & residents are
encouraged to create their own unique characters & displays for a Harvest Fair
contest. (Details to be announced at a later date.)
1 CDDA's Christmas Tree Tagging
A fun way to participate in promoting the region's most fragrant industry.
Volunteers visit a local plantation & assist with attaching special tags onto
Colebrook Christmas trees, in preparation for world-wide distribution &
promotion of " The Heart of the Great North Woods." Call 237-5011 to register.
2 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack &
enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose
at 237-4808.
3 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ
Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
4 Stratford Pumpkin Festival
sponsored by the Cohos Historical Society 8a.m. - 5p.m. The following
will be held at the Pavilion in Stratford Hollow:
Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Pumpkin-judging contest 2 p.m.; Scarecrow contest & Scavenger
Hunt 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Entertainment by The Folk Tree (folk and Celtic music) 12 noon-2:30 p.m.; Dinner at Kimball Hall
5 p.m until gone; Lighting of pumpkins at dusk. For more info.
www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org Yard Sale
8 a.m.-2 p.m., vendor space available, call Vicki DeLalla 603-922-8337
or Joyce Whittier 802-962-3833; sponsored by the Stratford Beautification
Committee.
4 20th 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.
4 Chicken Pie Supper
at Community Church Hall, Pittsburg, 5 p.m. until gone.
4 Mohawk Grange Annual Chicken Pie Supper
at Mohawk Grange Hall, East Colebrook Rd., Colebrook, 5-7 p.m. Adults $8,
Seniors $7, Children $5.
4 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.
7 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
7 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
9 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack &
enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose
at 237-4808.
9 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
9 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. Members encouraged to attend.
10 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
11 Harvest
Fair 2008 - "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, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Vendor registrations due by September 30.
www.colebrookmainstreet.org
11 Church
Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church
11-27 CDDA's "Harvest the Savings"
Retail Promotion -
Customers
presenting this free card receive added values with purchases at
participating businesses during the pre-holiday shopping season.
12 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
14 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
16 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack &
enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose
at 237-4808.
18 Colebrook Ski-Bees Landowner Appreciation Dinner
at The Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, at NOON. RSVP by calling 246-3039 by Oct. 17.
18 Chicken Pie Supper
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-7 p.m. Adults $8 Children $5
21 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
23 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack &
enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose
at 237-4808.
24 Best Scarecrow & Jack-O-Lantern Contest
on the Common, monetary prizes awards. Bonfire & hot dog roast, sponsored
by Stratford Beautification Committee. Info.: Tim Brooks 922-5560.
24 Wild Game Dinner
at the Northland Restaurant at 7pm. Sponsored by Border Lions Club.
Open to the public for the first time. $20 per person.
24 T.G.I.F. and DJ Jaybo
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food' 4-6 p.m. and from
8pm 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for you enjoyment.
28 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
31 Halloween Party
at Colebrook Elementary School gymnasium from 5 to 7. Fun, games, cookies
and that good stuff all provided by the members of The Colebrook Kiwanis
and Colebrook Key Club.
NOVEMBER
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Group Winter Exhibit'
1 T.G.I.F." & Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food' and from
8pm 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for your enjoyment.
1 Christmas Bazaar, Tea and Bake Sale
at St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, Colebrook, 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Lunch served beginning at 11 a.m. Crafts, raffles, white elephant tables, and door prizes.
1 Craft Fair
at the American Legion Hall, Canaan, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary, 10 a.
m. to 2 p.m. Homemade crafts, baked goods & raffle. Tables available for $10. Call Lois Coutts 603-538-7769 or Rita
Johnson at 802-266-3619 to reserve table space.
1 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.
4 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
4 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
5 CDDA's Community Forum II
The annual opportunity for the public, groups & civic leaders to gather &
celebrate the successes & plans of local enterprises at an after-hours social.
6 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.
7 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m
7 T.G.I.F." & Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food Party' 4-6
p.m. and from
8 p.m. 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for your enjoyment.
8 Church
Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church
8 Snowflake Fair
at The
Grace United Methodist Church, Canaan at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Christmas
memories, food, crafts, shoebox and lunch.
8 CDDA's Wreath Workshop
All ages are invited to come learn how to make a traditional holiday wreath
with local professionals. Merchants may place advance orders for custom wreaths
to green up their businesses for the holidays. Prices begin at $15; more for
special trims.
8 Hunters' Supper
at St.
Bernard's Church, Church Hill Rd., Norton, Vt., 5 pm. until all are served. All-you-can-eat
baked ham, beans, chili,
potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, desserts, tea & coffee. All are welcome. Adults
$9, Children 6-12 $4. For more info. call Sarah at 802-822-5200
or Clayre at 802-822-5445.
8-9 Christmas Bazaar
at East Hereford Catholic Church, Quebec, 10-5 on Sat.; 10-4 on Sun. Don't
forget the 10 o'clock brunch, $12.95 per person at the Montagnard on Sun. 11
a.m. Clown, balloon sculptures, magic tricks, music. Come and bring your
children. Info: 819-844-2463.
11 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
13 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & 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
14 T.G.I.F." & Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food' Party,
4-6 and from
8pm 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for your enjoyment.
15 Hunters' Breakfast
at Pittsburg School, 6 a.m. Biscuits & gravy, fruit cup, juice & coffee, $7.
Pie & bake sale, 1 pie-$8, 2 pies-$15. Sponsored by Class of 2009.
15 Canaan Craft Fair
at Canaan School Gym, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Raffle tickets sold for theme baskets, Ethan
Allen Furniture door prize, baked goods & lots of crafters. Homemade bake sale &
raffles to benefit the North Country Family Life Skills coming in March 2008.
15 Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon
at Trinity United Methodist Church,
Colebrook 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. crafts, shoe-box auction, food sale, white elephant
table, wreaths, door prizes, luncheon.
15 Christmas Tea & Sale
at First Baptist Church, North Stratford, 10a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Delicious lunch, Fancy work, food
sale, arts and crafts, and white elephant tables. For more info. call
Josephine Harding 922-3811.
15 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair
at Town Hall in Island Pond, Vt., sponsored by First Congregational Church of
Brighton, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Soup & sandwich luncheon, bake sale & cookie walk. Sharon Belanger 802-467-9882 or Nancy
Herman 802-723-6668 or e-mail nrherman@peoplepc.com.
18 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion. Refreshments sold.
22 Community Thanksgiving Dinner
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, Noon-2 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Hosted by North Country Cooperating Churches. Anyone who would like to help call
Rev. Rebecca Larson at 237-4414.
21 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
25 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
29 Christmas Craft Fair
The Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, at Club House, 17 Dickson Lane have
the Christmas rush conquered with a sale that includes local crafts,
baked goods, fudge, preserves, plants, gifts, decorations, club clothing &
memberships, raffles, door prizes, free kids' grab bag. Lunch starts at 11am.
This annual event will help you put done to your Christmas shopping with a
fun-filled day. For more information visit
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org
DECEMBER
Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
Christmas Display
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Group Winter
Exhibit'
2 Colebrook
Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com
2 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
5 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
5-20 CDDA's Late Night Madness
will launch two full weeks of spirited "Hometown Holidays" festivities
throughout downtown, including shopping, dining, music & family & social
activities with merchants & community groups.
6 Christmas Fair
at St. Albert Church, Riverside, Stewartstown, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Christmas
gifts, crafts, decorations, baked goods, meat pies, raffles & much more. Lunch
served at 11 a.m.
6 Christmas Bazaar & Tea
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wreaths,
crafts, food, candy, cookie walk & raffle.
6 Canaan Border Riders Annual Christmas Party
at Northland Restaurant & Lounge, Canaan, 6 p.m., 50/50 raffle draw at 6:30
p.m., buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations appreciated. For info: Paul Lyons at
802-266-3054.
6 Church
Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church
6 Community Christmas Party
for children to age 10, Fuller Town Hall, Stratford, 1-3 p.m. Sponsored by
Nulhegan VFW Post 5243 & Town of Stratford.
6 Memory Tree & Christmas Program
sponsored by Cohos Historical Society, at Marion Blodgett Museum, Stratford at 4
p.m. Stratford School music group will sing carols. For more info.
www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org
6 Christmas Bazaar
at Farnham Methodist Church Community Hall, Pittsburg, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Crafts, Baked goods,
Raffle, Tag sale items & Kid craft corner. Coffee & muffins.
6 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30
pm
7 Santa Comes To Town
Santa & 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
7 Pre-Christmas Service
at Magalloway Pink Church, Rte. 16, Magalloway, Me., 4 p.m. Officiated by Rev.
Lawrence Clough, Magalloway Choir & more. Everyone welcome. Potluck supper to
follow at Magalloway Town Hall.
9 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
11 4th 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.
11 Community Meals Free Holiday Meal & Christmas
Celebration
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-7 p.m. Music provided by
Carolyn & Friends, followed by caroling.
11 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting; Potluck Supper & Christmas
Gathering
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Potluck Dinner at
6:30pm, Meeting &:30, for more information 538-1142, or
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org
11 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend. Snow Phone
802-266-7811
12 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.
Dance the night away with DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
14 Ecumenical Christmas Music Festival
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 7 p.m.
16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
18 Blue Christmas Service
at Monadnock Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Quiet, meditative service that
acknowledges the pain & sadness many people feel at Christmas time. For more
information contact Rev. Rebecca Larson 237-4414
18 Community Meals Free Holiday Meal & Christmas
Celebration
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-7 p.m.
19 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
20 "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 & euphonium players from throughout northern New
England. Info: Sharon Pearson 237-5805.
23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
24 Traditional Christmas Eve
at the Colebrook Country Club and enjoy an Hors d'oeuvres spread and share a cup of
Holiday Cheer
26 T. G. I. F. Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ
'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight
30 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
n/a 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.
2009
JANUARY
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
3 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in
Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30
p.m.
6 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
6 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
8 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & 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
8 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
10 North Stratford
Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 pm in the church basement.
13 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
18 Ecumenical
Church Service
celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 3 p.m., Monadnock
Congregational Church, Colebrook, hosted by the Ministerium & featuring a
message from Rev. Ed Grant. Free & open to the public, fellowship & refreshments
to follow service.
20 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
DEFINITION OF SNOWMOBILE
POKER RUN
A snowmobile poker run is a time of fun and fellowship involving
scenic rides through some of New Hampshire's most beautiful trails.
Snowmobile clubs sponsor poker runs to raise money for charity or club
maintenance. Each club's poker runs may vary, but generally riders pay a small
amount to participate. (North Country clubs ask about $5).When they register,
riders are dealt a five-card hand and given directions. They make five stops,
one for each card, and may purchase as many hands as they would like. Great
food, door prizes and drawings accompany the event and provide a day of
entertainment for the whole family.
24 Colebrook Ski-Bees 35-Mile Loop
Poker Run
at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Rte. 3, Stewartstown.
Registration at 10 a.m.-2 p.m., donations $5/hand, 50/50 raffle, fun & prizes
all day. (Corridor 21A or 3A North) Here is entertainment
at its best! When the snowmobilers register, riders are dealt a five-card hand
and given directions for the well-groomed 35-mile trail through North Country's
spectacular scenery. They make five stops, one for each card, and may purchase
as many hands as they would like. Great food, door prizes, raffles and drawings
accompany the event and provide a day of enjoyment for the whole family. At the
end of the day riders will enjoy the live band and entertainment at the Outback
Pub. For more information visit
www.colebrookski-bees.com or call the Chamber at 237-8939.
26 Dance Music
"Deja Vu" at the Colebrook House Inn, Colebrook,
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
27 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
FEBRUARY
Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -
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
1
Basketball Free-Throw Competition
at Colebrook Elementary School gym, 10:15 a.m., registration at 10 a.m., for all
boys & girls ages 10-14 in competition for the 2007 Knights of Columbus
Free-Throw Championship. Winners will progress through local, district & state
competitions. Info Art Couture 237-9395.
3 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
3 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
6
"T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.
Dance the night away with "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight.
12 Canaan Border
Riders Meeting
at Canaan Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.
12 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & Annual Business
Meeting
at Clubhouse, Dixon Lane off of Beach Road. Dinner 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:30
p.m.
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org
13 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness
It's Food) & "DJ Jaybo" 8 p.m.-midnight.
14 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in
Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30
p.m.
14
10th Annual North Country
Firefighters' Ride-In and Poker Run.
Members of the area's three northern fire departments - Colebrook, Beecher Falls
and Pittsburg 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 p.m. at the Beecher Falls Fire Station. Poker Run is
$5 per hand and $20 per family. For more info, call Joel Young at 603-538-6563,
Steve Young at 802-266-8963, or Brett Brooks at 603-237-4853 (evenings).
Snowmobilers leave Colebrook Fire Station, snowmobile to Pittsburg, and then to
Beecher Falls by 3 p.m., a 45-Mile Run! New Hampshire will be honoring
Vermont registration for this ride.
14 Snowmobile Scavenger Hunt &
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.
14 North Stratford Baptist
Church Supper
at 5:30 pm in the church basement
14 Annual Balloon Pop
at Colebrook Country Club in the Lounge. A sweet surprise in every balloon!
10TH Annual Colebrook Winter Carnival 2009
FEBRUARY 14
9:30AM - 8 PM
Contact Mary Jolles at 237-4801 or Sandra Riendeau at 237-8010
sponsored by the Colebrook Kiwanis Club
at Colebrook Country Club
9:30 Cardboard Box Derby
10:00 Canoe Race
10:30-4:30 Bocce Tournament
10:30Little Jack Frost/Little Miss Snowflake Pageant
(Registration inside at 10:00)
11:00-2 Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
12:00 - 3:00 Dog Sled Rides
1:00 Snowshoe Obstacle Race
1:30 Cribbage Tournament (inside)
5:00 Spaghetti Dinner6:00-9:00 Fire & Ice Skating Party
at North Country Community Recreation Center,
Evening skating & free hot chocolate, 6-8 p.m.
17 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
20 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness
It's Food) & "DJ Jaybo" 8 p.m.-midnight.
21 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Poker Run
to benefit the Pittsburg Class of 2008, registration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with the
last hand read at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse, $5per hand.
21 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club Annual
Fundraiser
at Deer Mt. Campground Warming Hut, Rte. 3, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. for Pittsburg Fire &
Rescue. Members will show & demonstrate equipment. Lunch served
all day. Info: 538-6695 or
www.pittsburgridgerunners.com
21 Colebrook Ski-Bees
Poker Run
at the Colebrook Country Club, Colebrook. Registration begins at 9
a.m., Donation $5/hand. Over 20 prizes awarded. View or participate in the
Frozen T-Shirt/Boxer Short Contests at 3 p.m., prizes given away all afternoon,
50/50 Raffle For more information visit
www.colebrookski-bees.com
or e-mail
rider@colebrookski-bees.com
n/a Sled Dog Race
27 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness
It's Food) & "DJ Jaybo" 8 p.m.-midnight.
28 Giant Annual Francis Swallow Memorial Race
at Balsams Wilderness Ski Area. Registration 9-11 a.m. Race at 11 a.m. Open
to skiers & snowboarders of all ages. Proceeds go to the Wilderness Ski Club.
Prizes!
28 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Annual Steak Feed
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Road, 4-7 p.m.. Details &
prices will be posted when they become available, RSVP requested but not
necessary. Call
538-1142 or
www.pittsburgridgerunners.org
28 5th Annual Austin's Ride
for Cystic Fibrosis
starts at the Colebrook Country Club. Scenic snowmobile ride. BBQ lunch
courtesy of the Colebrook Country Club & 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
MARCH
3 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
3 Colebrook
Ski-Bees Meeting
Colebrook Ski-Bees at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
6-7 17th 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
&18, 9 a.m-4 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.
7 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in
Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30
p.m.
10 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
12 Meeting & Potluck Supper
Pittsburg Ridge Runners Clubhouse, Dickson Lane, Dinner 6:30, Meeting 7:30.
Info: 538-1142 or visit
www.pittsburgridgertunners.org
12 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.
NA 2nd Annual Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups'
at Colebrook Elementary School cafeteria, 7 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.
April 5 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.
14 Supper
at North Stratford Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement.
17 16th 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 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
April 10 Ecumenical Good Friday Service
at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Parsons St., Colebrook, 12:30 p.m.
April 12 Easter Morning Breakfast
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, 7-9 a.m. Donations appreciated.
24 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
28 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
skier & boarders of all ages. Proceeds benefit the Scott Phillips Memorial Fund.
28 21st Annual Charity Ball
at the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel to benefit the Upper Connecticut Valley
Hospital. 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception, 7:30 Grand Buffet Dinner. Tickets available
$50 per person at UCVH, First Colebrook Bank & The Balsams.
.APRIL
2 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m.
www.colebrookski-bees.com
3 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food),
Dance 8-Midnight.
4 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in
Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
7 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion.
9 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
9 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.
10 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food),
Dance 8-Midnight.
11 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church
14 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion Post #47
17 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food),
Dance 8-Midnight.
21 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion Post #47
24 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food),
Dance 8-Midnight.
28 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the
American Legion Post #47