Marketing the Lakes Region of New Hampshire 365 Days a Year!

HOLIDAY EVENTS BULLETIN – December 17, 2009 – January 1, 2010

WrightBrothers106thAnniversaryThursday,December17,2009McAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDrive,Concord,NH0330110am‐JoinusfortheWrightBrother’s106thAnniversary!TryyourhandatflyingwiththeWrightFliersimulatorexperience!$9Adult,$6Child(3‐12),$8Student/Senior.FreeforMembers.(603)271‐7827www.starhop.comLakesRegionBigBandThursday,December17,2009TheCommonManInn/Foster'sBoilerRoom‐231MainStreetPlymouth,NH03264EverythirdThursdayofthemonth,7pm‐9:30pmGreatbigbanddancemusic.Freetothepublic.Cashbar&menufromFoster'sisavailable.Comeearlyat6pmtotakedancelessonsfromStateStreetDance.Callformoreinfo.603‐536‐2764www.thecman.comStorytellingDinners­22ndSeasonThursday,December17,2009CornerHouseInn‐MainStreet,CenterSandwichNHEachstorytellingseasonbeginstheThursdaybeforeHalloween,andcontinueseveryThursdayevening(exceptholidays)throughtheendofMay.StorytellingDinnersbeginat6:30pm.Thecostis$19.95perperson(plustaxandgratuity)andincludessalad,entrée,glassofwine,dessert,andcoffee.FormoreinformationregardingtheprogramcontactDonBrownattheCornerHouseInninCenterSandwich,NH.Thephonenumberis284‐6219www.cornerhouseinn.comHolidayShoppingattheHowlingCoyoteSquamLakesNaturalScienceCenter‐23ScienceCenterRoad.Holderness,NHDecember17,18&19TheHowlingCoyoteGiftShopwillhaveNINEspecialHolidayshoppingdaysinDecember.Wehavespectaculargiftideasforallages.Gotoourwebsitetodownloadaspecial10%discountcoupon,goodthroughDecember31,2009(membersreceiveanadditional10%discount).And,therewillbeaspecial,freeliveanimalpresentationat12p.m.(clickforschedule)oneachofthesedatesaswell.Ifyoucan’tjoinusonthosedays,pleasecallaheadandonmostdays(notweekends)wecanopenthegiftshopforyou.603‐968‐7194http://www.nhnature.org/Calendar/hc_holiday_sale.htmlFratello'sEntertainmentFratello's‐799UnionAve.LaconiaNHLivepianointhediningroomTuesday‐Thursday6:00pm‐9:00pm.603‐528‐2022www.fratellos.comLiveMusicCactusJack's‐1182UnionAvenue,LaconiaNHEnjoylivemusicatCactusJack’sinLaconia,WednesdayandThursdaynightsfrom8pm–11pm,featuringgreatNewHampshireacousticacts.Alongwithlivemusic,thespecialbarmenuincludesWildWestSlidersfor$4.99,theMexicanFiestafor$9.99,andhalfpriceonallappetizersfrom9pmtoclosing.Entertainmentisfree.ClosedThanksgiving&Christmas.603‐528‐7800www.go2cjs.comSuperStellarFriday:“WeatherFactsandFunwithWMURTV­9’sJoshJudge”Friday,December18,2009McAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDrive,Concord,NH033017pm‐WMURTV‐9meteorologistJoshJudgeandaward‐winningNHscienceteacherKatheCussenhavewrittenachildren’sbookentitled“WeatherFactsandFun”.JoinJoshandKatheattheDiscoveryCenterastheyhostaspecialnightaboutweatherforecastingforkidsofallages.Discoverthewondersofweather,astronomy,howtopickagreatnightforstargazing,and–enjoyasurprisevisitfromafamousholidayguest!AbooksigningwillfollowintheScienceStore.Recommendedforages7+.

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 2 of 7 Childrenunder13mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.$9Adult,$6Child(3‐12),$8Student/Senior.FreeforMembers.IfGeneralAdmissionispurchasedbefore5PM,programticketis$3.(603)271‐7827www.starhop.comLiveMusicFriday,December18,2009Giuseppe'sPizzeria‐MillFallsMarketplace,Route3,MeredithNH03253Livemusic7nightsaweek.www.giuseppesnh.com(603)279‐3313BluesYourDaddyFriday,December18,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH032FridayandSaturday12/18and12/19at9pmLivemusic.603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comSleighRidesFriday,December18,2009GunstockMountainResort‐GilfordNHWewillbeopeningforsleighridesatGunstockMountainResortthiswinteronFridayDecember18th.HoursofOperation:TuesthruFri4pmtil9pm;Saturday12pmtil9pm;Sunday12pmtil5pm(closedMondaysexceptduringholidayweeks)Rates:Adults$15.00Children$12.00PrivateRomanticSleighRide$59.00percouplePhonenumber:(603)630‐9066www.cobblemountainstables.com"Dashthroughstarlitfieldsandfollowthesoftglowoflanternsthroughsnow‐coveredforests.Warmyourselfbythefire,whileyoulistenforsleighbellsinthedistance,awaitingyourone‐horsesleigh."Alsonote:weareoperatingaone‐horsesleighthatseatsamaximumof4regular‐sizedadults,soseatsarelimited.Reservationshighlyrecommended.LiveMusicPatrick'sPub&EateryFriday&SaturdayNights,9:00PM~11:30PM.Relax,Eat,DrinkandEnjoythefriendlyatmosphere.ListeningtothesoundsoftheareasbestmusiciansStartingat9:00pm.NeveraCover!JunctionsRts.11&11B,Gilford,NH03249(603)293‐0841www.patrickspub.comConcertoCompetitionSaturday,December19,2009LakesRegionSymphonyOrchestera‐MeredithTheMeredith‐basedLakesRegionSymphonyOrchestra(LRSO),nowinits34thseason,ispleasedtoannounceitsFirstAnnualConcertoCompetitionforyoungartists,proudlysponsoredbyLaconiaHarley‐Davidson.OneofthemaingoalsoftheLRSOistofosterstudentmusiciansasmembersoftheorchestraandasfeaturedsoloists.ThegoalofthecompetitionistoidentifytalentedyoungclassicalmusiciansandencouragetheirmusicaladvancementwhileprovidinganopportunitytoperformwithaSymphonyOrchestra.Thecompetitionisopentohighschoolstudentsingrades9‐11,andanystudentthatplaysastandardorchestralinstrument(percussionexcepted).www.LRSO.org/concertoSantaSkisatLoonSaturday,December19,2009LoonMountain‐60LoonMountainRd,LincolnNH03251CometellSantawhatyouwantforChristmas,butyouhavetocatchhimfirst!603‐745‐6281www.loonmtn.comRocketeersSaturday,December19,20099:00AM~12:00PMMcAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDrive,Concord,NH03301Buildandlaunchyourveryown12"rocketundertheguidanceofPhilChouinard.Afirefighterbytrade,PhilhastaughttheartofrocketrytoyoungpeopleattheDiscoveryCenterforovertenyears.ThisexperiencecanalsobeappliedtowardaBoyScoutofAmerica(BSA)SpaceExplorationMeritBadge.Forages8‐adult.$25perperson.(603)271‐7827www.starhop.comBuyOneGiveOnePolarCavesPark‐RumneyNH03266PolarCaves‐BuyOneGiveOne2010SeasonPassHolidayoffer!

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 3 of 7 Forevery2010SeasonpasspurchasednowthroughJan.2ndandwewilldonateonetoyourfavoritecharityororganization.Moreinformationcanbefoundonourwebsite.www.polarcaves.com/index/VIPBluesYourDaddySaturday,December19,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH032FridayandSaturday12/18and12/19at9pmLivemusic.603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comSantaTrainSaturday/Sunday,December19&20,20091:00PM~2:30PMTheHoboRailroad‐64RailroadSt.Lincoln,NH03251Santaisonboardtovisityourfamilyandhasagiftforeachchild.$15.00perpersonChildren2andunder‐FreePriceincludescookiesandhotchocolate.603‐745‐2135www.santatrains.comSantaSkiDayDecember20GunstockMountainResort–GilfordNHIt'sagreatdaytobejolly.ThefirstannualSantaSkiDayatGunstockMountainResort.DressupasSt.Nickforagreatdayonthemountain.RegisterintheStockadeLodgeby10:30am.ComeinaSantasuitandskiafewrunsw/GunstockStaffat11am.AllparticipatingSantaswillreceivea2for1CouponvalidSunday‐MondayinthemonthofJanuary.Acomplimentarycupofhotchocolateandachancetowinapairoftubingtickets.www.gunstock.comJazzPlusSunday,December20,200911:00AM~2:00PMHomesteadRestaurant‐1567SummerSt.BristolNHSundays11:00‐2:00inthemaindiningroomDukeSnyderandChuckBeevercreatealivelyforegroundinwhichtoenjoyyourSundayBrunch!603‐744‐2022www.homesteadnh.comGrandRe­Opening/HolidayOpenHouseSunday,December20,20091:00PM~4:00PMWolfeboroInn‐MainStreet,WolfeboroNHFeaturingcookingdemonstrations,crafttableforthekids,horsd’oeuvres,areamerchantProducts,Special2for$18.12entréedeals.Funfortheentirefamily.ComeseeourmultimilliondollarRenovations!www.wolfeboroinn.com"ChristmasInTheVillage"concertSunday,December20,2009GilfordHighSchoolPerformingArtsCenter‐GilfordNHTheGilfordCommunityBandwillbeperformingtheannual"ChristmasInTheVillage"concertonSunday,December20that3:00PM.ItwillbeperformedattheGilfordHighSchoolPerformingArtsCenter.ThisyearsconcertwillfeaturemanyoftheannualfavoritesbyLeroyAnderson,ChristmasSingAlongs,andsomeofthemorecurrentholidayfavorites.Admissionisfreealthoughdonationstowardthemusicfundwillbeaccepted.FormoreinformationabouttheGilfordCommunityBandandtheconcert,contactDonChesebroughat524‐9054KaraokewithAnnieTuesday,December22,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInn,Station,andBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNHTuesdaysat9pmAfunlivelyeveningoflocalperformers‐‐Anniewillmakeyouastarinnotime!603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comWineDownwithUSonWednesdaysWednesday,December23,2009SelectCommonManRestaurants‐60MainSt.Ashland,NHWednesdaysafter5pmAnybottleofwineonourWineListis1/2offafter5:00pmatLagoinMeredith,Foster'sBoilerRoomItalianFarmhouseinLincolnandtheCommonManRestaurantsinAshland,Lincoln,andPlymouth.MainOffice603‐968‐9330www.thecman.com

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 4 of 7 LiveTriviawithGreatPrizesWednesday,December23,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH032Everywedexcept12/30Testyourknowledgeandwingreatprizes!603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comAdventureSeriesWednesday,December23,20094:00PM~10:00PMPatrick'sPub&Eatery‐Route11/11B,GilfordNH03249EveryWednesdayNight1/2offhotAppetizers:4:00PM‐6:00PMLiveMusic7:00PM‐10:00PM*WinLotsofGreatPrizesfromourSponsors!Arriveby6:30andreceivetripleraffleticketsNeverACover!www.patrickspub.comLiveTriviawithGreatPrizes!Wednesday,December23,2009TheWoostockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewer135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH03262Wednesdays7‐9:30pmTestoutyourgeneraltriviaknowledgeandwingreatprizes!603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comChristmasEveCandlelightServiceatLoonThursday,December24,2009LoonMountain‐60LoonMountainRd,Lincoln,NH03251JoinLoononChristmasEveforanon‐denominationalcandlelightservice.Wewillbehavingtwoservices,oneat6:30pmandoneat8:30pm.BothservicestakeplaceinGovernor'sLodge.603‐745‐6281www.loonmtn.comChristmasEveFeast2009Thursday,December24,2009MikeLove'sLemonGrassRestaurant&SakeBar64WhittierHwyMoultonborough,NH03254December24,20092Seatings:2:30pmand4:30pmAppetizers:Chooseoneappetizertogowithyourentrée1.CaliforniaSushiRoll2.ChickenTomKhaSoup3.BeanThreadNoodleSalad4.CrispyShitakeSpringRollEntrees:YourChoiceof:1.GrilledRibEye:SweetChiliRubandaMapleSoyReduction.ServedwithScallionPotatoPancakesandWokVegetables.$302.RackofLamb:HomemadeAsianRubandPomegranateReduction.ServedwithLotusChipsandRoastedAsparagus.$353.ShanghaiNoodles:StirFriedWokVegetablesandEggNoodlesinaSweetChiliSoySauce.$30.4.GrilledVegetableStack:PortabellaMushrooms,Eggplant,SummersSquash,Asparagus,RedBellPepperandZucchiniRibbonsinAsianPesto.ServedwithVegetableFriedRice$255.PanRoastedStatlerChicken:WithanApple‐LycheeSauce,ServedwithWokVegetables,andVegetablesFriedRice$25Desserts:Chooseone1.ChocolateMoltenCakewithRaspberryFilling2.WhiteChocolateMoussewithStrawberrySauce3.CarrotCakewithCreamCheeseFrosting603‐253‐8100www.lemongrassnh.netChristmasDinnerFriday,December25,200912:00PM~5:00PMAlphornBistro‐67NHRoute104Danbury,NH03230December25th12:00‐5:00PMLettheattentivestaffattheInnatDanburytakethehustleoutofyourholiday.Enjoyadeliciousmealinarelaxedandbeautifullydecoratedatmosphere.5CourseFixed‐PriceMenu.Adults$42.00,Children$19.00603‐768‐3318www.innatdanbury.comSleighRidesFriday,December25,2009GunstockMountainResort‐GilfordNHWewillbeopeningforsleighridesatGunstockMountainResortthiswinteronFridayDecember18th.HoursofOperation:TuesthruFri4pmtil9pm;Saturday12pmtil9pm;Sunday12pmtil5pm(closedMondaysexceptduringholidayweeks)Rates:Adults$15.00Children$12.00PrivateRomanticSleighRide$59.00percouplePhonenumber:(603)630‐9066www.cobblemountainstables.com"Dashthroughstarlitfieldsandfollowthesoftglowoflanternsthroughsnow‐coveredforests.Warmyourselfbythefire,whileyoulistenforsleighbellsinthedistance,awaitingyourone‐horsesleigh."Alsonote:weareoperatingaone‐horsesleighthatseatsamaximumof4regular‐sizedadults,soseatsarelimited.Reservationshighlyrecommended.

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 5 of 7 SleighRidesWeekly‐SaturdaysthruFridayMarch19WatervilleValleyTownSquarewww.waterville.comSaturdayrides1,2,3,4,7,8,9pm.603‐236‐8175forreservations.BobPratteBandSaturday,December26,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH032Saturday12/269pmBobplayseverythingfromElvistoPrinceandmanyfuntypesofmusicinbetween.603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comLiveMusicIndianHeadResort‐664USRoute3‐LincolnNH03251December27‐30JoeMacDonaldThunderbirdLoungeMostentertainmentstartsat7:30PMPleasecall603‐745‐8000toconfirmtimeandentertainment.www.indianheadresort.comMattTellierSunday,December27,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInn,Station,andBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH0Sunday12/27at8:30Onemanacousticentertainment603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comWildQuestHolidayCampPrescottFarmEnvironmentalEducationCenter‐928WhiteOaksRd.,Laconia,NH03246Monday‐Wednesday,December28‐30;9:00am‐3:00pmWildQuestHolidayCampatPrescottFarmForchildreningradesK‐7/ages6‐12.Extendedcareisavailable.$50/$145(perday/week)or$40/$115forMembersofNHAStartingMonday,December28thPrescottFarmwillofferthreedaysofWildQuestHolidayCamp.Campincludesnatureactivities,animalandplantidentification,artsandcrafts,questsandhands‐onlearning.WildQuestHolidayCampwillenhanceyourchild’secologicalawarenessandprovidefunlearningopportunitiesinacommunity‐mindedandnon‐competitiveatmosphere.Mostofthedayisspentoutdoors,andallchildrenmustbedressedappropriatelyfortheweatherandtimeofyear.Extendedcareprovidessupervisedplaytimebeforeandafterregularcamphours.Youcanregisterbythedayorforthewhole3‐dayweek.Spacesarelimited,sopleasemakesuretoreserveyourspotbyDecember18th.603‐366‐5695www.prescottconservancy.orgJoelCageMonday,December28,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH032Monday12/288:30pmAcousticmusician,playssomegreatcovertunesandsomeofhisownmusic.603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comBloodDriveTuesday,December29,200911:00AM~4:00PMMcAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDrive,Concord,NH03301Gotblood?Helpsavealife!TheAmericanRedCrossBloodServiceswillbehostingablooddrivebetween11AMand4PMthisSaturday,December29thattheMcAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter.AlldonorswillreceiveacomplimentarypassfortheDiscoveryCenter’sExhibitHall.PositiveIDisrequired.Formoreinformation,gotowww.newenglandblood.org.(603)271‐7827www.starhop.comKaraokewithAnnieTuesday,December29,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInn,Station,andBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNHTuesdaysat9pmAfunlivelyeveningoflocalperformers‐‐Anniewillmakeyouastarinnotime!603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comDougMitchellWednesday,December30,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH032Wednesday12/308:30pm

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 6 of 7 LiveMusic603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comLiveTriviawithGreatPrizes!Wednesday,December30,2009TheWoostockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewer135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH03262Wednesdays7‐9:30pmTestoutyourgeneraltriviaknowledgeandwingreatprizes!603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comStorytellingDinners­22ndSeasonThursday,December31,2009CornerHouseInn‐MainStreet,CenterSandwichNHEachstorytellingseasonbeginstheThursdaybeforeHalloween,andcontinueseveryThursdayevening(exceptholidays)throughtheendofMay.StorytellingDinnersbeginat6:30pm.Thecostis$19.95perperson(plustaxandgratuity)andincludessalad,entrée,glassofwine,dessert,andcoffee.FormoreinformationregardingtheprogramcontactDonBrownattheCornerHouseInninCenterSandwich,NH.Thephonenumberis284‐6219www.cornerhouseinn.comNewYear'sGalaThursday,December31,2009TheCommonManInn/Foster'sBoilerRoom‐231MainStreetPlymouth,NH03264December31,2009,7pm‐1amChoice#1dinner&dessertbuffet,dancing&champagnetoast$50.00PPstartsat7pmChoice#2dessertbuffet,dancing&champagnetoast$25.00ppstartsat9pm603‐536‐2200www.thecman.comNewYear'sEveDinnerCelebrationThursday,December31,2009TheManoronGoldenPond‐Route3,Holderness,NHDecember31,2009JointheManoronGoldenPondforamemorableNewYear'sEvediningexperienceandaromanticintroductionintotheNewYear!Ourprixfixemenufeaturing6coursesoffersselectionssuchasRoastedVegetableCaviar,SteakTartare,TwiceBakedVermontCheddarSouffle,DuckConfit,SearedFiletMignonandJasmineRicePuddingBrulee.Pricingis$85perperson,notincludingbeverages,taxandgratuity.Reservationsanddepositrequired.603‐968‐3348/800‐545‐2141www.manorongoldenpond.comNewYear'sEvePartyatGiuseppe'sThursday,December31,2009Giuseppe'sPizzeria&Ristorante‐312DanielWebsterHwyMillFallsMarketplace,Meredith,NH03253SpendNewYear'sEveatGiuseppe'sDinnerandPianoMusicbyGiovannie5:30Seatingor7:30Seating(nocovercharge)Partystartsat9:30p.m.RingintheNewYearwithTheHootchies!(AclassicrockbandfromBoston)Servingthefullmenuuntil10p.m.$10.00coverchargeincludespartyfavors!Makeyourreservationsinadvance!CallGiuseppe'sat(603)279‐3313(603)279‐3313www.giuseppesnh.comNewYearsEveDinnerwithLiveMusicThursday,December31,2009AlphornBistro‐67NHRoute104,Danbury,NH03230JointhestaffattheInnatDanburyforadeliciousmealfollowedbytheentertainmentofJimHollis.Dinnerreservationsfrom4‐9withlivemusicstartingat10PM4Coursefixedpricedinnerfor$29.00603‐768‐3318www.innatdanbury.comGrinningLizardsThursday,December31,2009TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH032Thursday12/3110pmAblendofclassicrock,popmusic,andreggae.603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.comNewYearsEveatGunstockThursday,December31GunstockMountainResort‐GilfordNHNewYear'sEveisaspectaculareventatGunstockMountainResort.Theentiremountainisopenforyoutoenjoy!Skiing,Riding,Tubing,SnowshoeingTours,SleighRidesandmore.Ticketsgoonsaleat4PMonNewYear'sEve.TheeventendsatMidnightwithafireworksshowonthemountain.

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 7 of 7 Ticketpricing:Adults&Teens$45.00;Child&Seniors$35.00;SeasonpassHolders‐nocharge.wwww.gunstock.comNewYear’sEveinWatervilleValley2009Thursday,December31,2009DinnerReservationsarerequiredforNewYearseve,andstronglyrecommendedforanyholidayperiod.NewYear’sEveExtravaganza!Kids,ringintheNewYearwiththeWatervilleValleyrecreationDepartmentStaff.Wewillhaveafun,activenightplayinggymgames,creatingkidfriendlycrafts,piñatas,dancing,food&theNewYear’sEveCountDown!Ages4‐6from5‐7pm.$12/propertyowner&$15/guest.Ages7‐12from7:30–10pm.$20/propertyowner&$25/guest(pre‐registrationwithpaymentrequired).(603)236‐4695orwww.watervillevalley.orgJimDevlinBandFriday,January01,2010TheWoodstockStation‐TheWoodstockInnStationandBrewery135MainStreetNorthWoodstockNH0321/1and1/2FridayandSaturdayAlotofthecurrenthits,greatclassicsandDaveMatthewsrenditions.603‐745‐3951www.woodstockinnnh.com