April Events in and around Lake Winnipesaukee

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4/1/2008 8:00:00 AM	Bob House Removal Deadline	Lakes Region	Deadline to Remove Bobhouses April 1, 2008 (603) 271-3361 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials remind ice anglers that state law requires all bobhouses or ice shanties to be removed from the ice by the end of the day on April 1. Leaving bobhouses on public or private property without permission is also a violation of state law, so if you've moved your shanty to the shoreline, take care to move the structures to your own property before the deadline.
4/3/2008 6:00:00 PM	Workshop - Shaker Cooking School	Canterbury	Shaker Table School of Cookery - The Spring Lamb Thursday, April 3, 6-8pm The Shaker Table 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH (603) 568-1127 http://theshakertable.com/school.htm An Easter classic, we go beyond the roasted leg with mint jelly. Enjoy spoon-tender braised shoulder, succulent rib chops, and of course all of the trimmings. Registration fee is $65 per class. All classes must be pre paid. Snow days will be rescheduled. If you cannot attend a class and give 24 hour notice, your tuition automatically gets turned into a gift certificate for the restaurant. Registration fee includes recipe packets, approximately two hours of demonstrations and, of course, tastings. Cash bar reception with the chefs to follow.
4/4/2008 6:30:00 PM	Nightlife - Open Mic	Bristol	Acoustic Open Mic Every Friday Night, 6:30-10pm The Mill Ice Cream Cafe Central Square, Bristol (603) 744-0405 www.themillbristol.com We invite you to come relax in our old mill, enjoy our homemade ice cream and fudge, and listen to some fine musicians perform for you. Families are welcome. No cover charge.
4/5/2008 9:30:00 AM	Children - The Shape of Nature	Holderness	THE SHAPE OF NATURE Saturday, April 5, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Route 113 in downtown Holderness Exit 24 off I-93 603-968-7194 www.nhnature.org Ages 3-6 - Spark your child's imagination as we explore the outdoors freely in search of shapes, patterns, and colors. We'll explore forest and field to find the shape of nature. Adult must accompany child at no additional cost. Cost: $6/member; $8/non-member
4/5/2008 9:30:00 AM	Family - The Shape of Nature	Holderness	THE SHAPE OF NATURE Saturday, April 5, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Route 113, Holderness (603) 968-7194 www.nhnature.org Ages 3-6. Spark your child's imagination as you explore the outdoors together in search of shapes, patterns, and color. Explore forest and field to find the shape of nature. Adult must accompany child at no additional cost. Cost: $6/member; $8/non-member
4/5/2008 1:00:00 PM	Family - Corona Spring Fling	Pinkham Notch	Corona Spring Fling April 5, 1-4pm Wildcat Mountain Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch between Jackson and Gorham, NH 1-888-SKI-WILD www.skiwildcat.com Picture in your head one of those cool Corona ads you see on t.v. Kind of minimal and not much to it, but you know it's a Corona bottle because the moon sits in the top of the beer like a lime, or the palm tree is THE Christmas tree...that's what it's going to be like at Wildcat and you might win a Corona snowboard too.
4/5/2008 4:30:00 PM	Bingo	Weirs Beach	LWHS Bingo Nights Saturdays, Jan 5 - Dec 27, 2008, 4:30pm-9:15pm Funspot Bingo Hall 503 Endicott St., No. (Rte. 3) Weirs Beach, NH 603-366-5950 www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org Join the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society at the Funspot Bingo Hall every Saturday to raise money for this nonprofit organization. Early bird session begins at 4:30pm with doors opening at 3:00pm. $10 9-card packages available. Regular sessions begin at 6:45 with $20 18-card packages and $16 12-card packages. Winner take all strips extra. Catering by Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant. Alcoholic beverages served by the D.A. Long Tavern. Non-smoking facility.
4/5/2008 7:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Paul Connor	Bristol	Paul Connor and Neal Zweig Saturday, April 5, 7pm The Mill Ice Cream Cafe Central Square, Bristol (603) 744-0405 www.themillbristol.com Local Hebron resident and singer/song writer, brings a quiet soul full quality to classic melodies from the 1960's through to today. He is accompanied by Neal Zweig, of Exeter, NH, who puts his signature on each piece with an original home grown style of finger picking lead guitar. $5 cover charge at door for musicians, children under 10 are free.
4/6/2008 1:00:00 PM	Family - Bill Cameron	Pinkham Notch	Bill Cameron's Acoustic Afternoon April 6, 2008, 1-4pm Wildcat Mountain Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch between Jackson and Gorham, NH 1-888-SKI-WILD www.skiwildcat.com Join Wildcat Mountain for apres' good times and acoustic rockin' fun with Bill Cameron. His energetic guitar skills and eclectic mix of tunes will keep you going on into the night as you sit back, relax and enjoy a refreshing cold beer after a long day skiing or riding.
4/6/2008 3:00:00 PM	Fundraiser: A Taste of the Lakes Region	Lakeport	A Taste of the Lakes Region Sunday, April 6, 2008, 3-6pm The Convention Center at Opechee Inn & Spa Lakeport NH Sponsored by Altrusa International of Laconia. Advance Ticket Sales Only $25/per person - cash bar. No one under 21 admitted. Proceeds to benefit the local community. Participating restaurants: Cactus Jack's - T-Bones, The Camp, Lago, Lakehouse, Common Man Ashland, Canoe Restaurant & Tavern, "O" Steaks & Seafood, Contigiani's Catering Service, Corner Deli & Pizzeria, Crazy Gringo, Ellacoya Barn & Grille, Fratello's, The Galley, Gilligan's, Gourmet Food Barn, Guiseppe's Pizzeria, Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant, Hector's Fine Food & Spirits, In the Company of Wolves Coffeehouse, Italian Farmhouse, Kellerhaus, Lakeside Restaurant, Love Bites, Mame's, Patrick's Pub & Eatery, Sal's Pizza, Shooter's Tavern, Sister's 3 Gourmet Goodies, Steele Hill Resort, Weirs Beach Lobster Pound. Tickets Available at Hector's Restaurant, Quik Laundry, Eptam Plastics, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Laconia Electric Supply, Laconia/Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce
4/9/2008 7:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Joseph Kaiser	Plymouth	Joseph Kaiser, tenor April 9, 2007 at 7pm Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth State College Plymouth 603-535-ARTS $25 adult/$23 senior/$12 youth
4/9/2008 8:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Mike Bourgeois	Laconia	Mike Bourgeois Wed., April 9, 8-11pm Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH 03246 603-528-7800 www.t-bones.com Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes $14.99 Steak and Ribs on Wednesdays and $5.99 Appetizers on Thursdays. Entertainment is free.
4/10/2008 8:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Chris Lester	Laconia	Chris Lester Thurs., April 10, 8-11pm Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH 03246 603-528-7800 www.t-bones.com Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes $14.99 Steak and Ribs on Wednesdays and $5.99 Appetizers on Thursdays. Entertainment is free.
4/11/2008 7:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Fountain Ensemble	Sanbornton	The Fountain Ensemble Friday, April 11, 7pm / reception 6pm Sant Bani School 19 Ashram Road Sanbornton NH (603) 934-4240 www.santbanischool.org Sant Bani School Chamber Music Series - The program is Brahms Clarinet Quintet, the Weber Clarinet Quintet, the Carter Trio, "Con Leggerezza Pensosa," and the Keren Clarinet Quintet,"Klezmer Fantasy." Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, and children are free! Tickets will be available at the door.
4/12/2008 8:00:00 AM	Family - YAHOO Weekend	Pinkham Notch	21st YAHOO Weekend April 12, 2008 Wildcat Mountain Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch between Jackson and Gorham, NH 1-888-SKI-WILD www.skiwildcat.com The 21st annual special weekend at Wildcat for families visiting from Boston's Dana Farber.
4/12/2008 9:00:00 AM	2-Day Intro to Backpacking / Survival	White Mountains	2-Day Intro to Backpacking and North Woods Survival Clinic April 12-13, 2008, 9am-4pm Additional Dates: June 21-22, Aug 23-24, Nov 8-9, Dec 6-7. Location varies each date - participants will be given directions upon registration 528-0136 www.outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com This jam-packed adventure will help prepare you for future excursions on the trails. Learn (or review) the necessary tools and practice the skills to get yourself in and out of the backcountry on an overnight camping trip in the Lakes Region, White Mountains, or Great North Woods. Includes pack list, directions to meet guide/instructor, 4 meals, instruction and related materials, snowshoes/ice grippers if needed, and camping gear. Starts at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday and ends around 4:00 P.M. on Sunday. "Women Only" on April 12-13 and November 8-9. The price for 2 days of guided hiking/snowshoeing with survival clinics and 1 night remote camping is $175 per person. Please call for availability, location, and reservations. Custom adventures and vacation packages are also available.
4/12/2008 9:00:00 AM	WildQuest Family Camp	Weirs Beach	WildQuest Family Camp April 12, 2008, call for time & theme Prescott Farm Audubon Center 928 White Oaks Rd, Weirs Beach/Laconia (603) 366-5695 www.nhaudubon.org Here is another chance for the entire family to "get out!" and go to camp together! Have fun outdoors while learning cool stuff about nature. Families will engage in seasonal activities such as tracking animals in the snow, making maple syrup, building shelters for survival, and probing the various habitats at the farm, all guided by an Audubon naturalist. Pre-registration is required, call 366-5695 or email EObelenus@NHAudubon.org. A small fee will be charged: $7 for the public, $5 for Audubon members, with a discount going to family groups ($24 for the public and $18 for Audubon members) and for the entire series.
4/12/2008 9:30:00 AM	Workshop - Vernal Pools	Holderness	Vernal Pools WORKSHOP Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Route 113 in downtown Holderness Exit 24 off I-93 603-968-7194 www.nhnature.org Vernal pools are small, temporary bodies of water, often found in the spring, which are wonderful habitats for amphibians and a wide variety of invertebrates as well as important components of northeastern ecosystems. You can learn about vernal pools and how to help collect valuable biological information that will be shared with scientists and the local community. The Holderness Conservation Commission has a database of vernal pools in the area and wants to add new locations to it with the help of lay volunteers. The Holderness Conservation Commission, in cooperation with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and the Squam Lakes Association are sponsoring this program. Register with Kerry Yurewicz at the Holderness Conservation Commission at 603-535-3197 or visit www.holdernessconservationcommission.org. Cost: $15 (includes a guide to vernal pools and morning coffee and donuts)
4/12/2008 7:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Joel Cage	Bristol	Joel Cage Sat, Apr 12, 7pm – 8pm The Mill Ice Cream Cafe Central Square, Bristol (603) 744-0405 www.themillbristol.com An award-winning NH artist who expresses musical talent with smooth passion, intense guitar skills, and a unique combination of folk rhythms and rock style. With mostly original work and a willingness to play audience favorites, Joel Cage provides truly an enjoyable and invigorating experience. $5 cover charge at door for musicians, children under 10 are free.
4/12/2008 7:30:00 PM	Nightlife - Stephen Guerra Big Band	Tamworth	The Stephen Guerra Big Band April 12th, 2008, 7:30pm Arts Tamworth at the Barnstormers Theatre Tamworth NH (603) 323-8104 www.barnstormerstheatre.org Exciting jazz and swing ensemble fronted by premier saxaphonist
4/16/2008 3:00:00 PM	Industry - Pool / Spa Guidelines	Concord	Warm up to new guidelines for pools and spas Wednesday, April 16th, 3-4:30pm Barley House Restaurant in the B-Lounge 132 N. Main Street, Concord www.nhlra.com The growing popularity of swimming and other “in-the-water” activities for sport, fitness, or therapy has increased the usage of swimming pools, spa pools, waterslides, and more recently, hydrotherapy and wave pools. Join us for a presentation from Jody Conner and Tim Wilson from the NH Dept. of Environmental Services Limnology Center. Learn the essential requirements to maintaining a balanced water chemistry within a swimming or spa pool and ensure safe, clean and sparkling water. This seminar will outline current procedures on the appropriate methods of disinfection and treatment for swimming and spa pool waters. Cost: $20 for NHLRA Members, $30 for Non-Members. Please RSVP by April 14th to Celia at cphillips@nhlra.com or 228-9585 or nhlra.com
4/16/2008 7:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Catch-22	Plymouth	Catch-22 April 16, 2008 at 7pm Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth State College Plymouth 603-535-ARTS $30-$25 adult/$28-$23 senior/$25-$20 youth
4/16/2008 8:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Joe McDonald	Laconia	Joe McDonald Wed., April 16, 8-11pm Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH 03246 603-528-7800 www.t-bones.com Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes $14.99 Steak and Ribs on Wednesdays and $5.99 Appetizers on Thursdays. Entertainment is free.
4/17/2008 6:00:00 PM	Workshop - Shaker Cooking School	Canterbury	Shaker Table School of Cookery - Herbs from the Shaker Gardens Thursday, April 17, 6-8pm The Shaker Table 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH (603) 568-1127 http://theshakertable.com/school.htm How do you preserve the flavors of the summer herb garden for the winter? Watch and learn as we turn fresh herbs into pestos and salted herbs, and then demonstrate the many ways to incorporate these fragrant mixtures into your everyday cooking. Registration fee is $65 per class. All classes must be pre paid. Snow days will be rescheduled. If you cannot attend a class and give 24 hour notice, your tuition automatically gets turned into a gift certificate for the restaurant. Registration fee includes recipe packets, approximately two hours of demonstrations and, of course, tastings. Cash bar reception with the chefs to follow.
4/17/2008 8:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Paul Warnick	Laconia	Paul Warnick Thurs., April 17, 8-11pm Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH 03246 603-528-7800 www.t-bones.com Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes $14.99 Steak and Ribs on Wednesdays and $5.99 Appetizers on Thursdays. Entertainment is free.
4/19/2008 10:00:00 AM	Workshop - Pruning Fruit	Canterbury	Pruning Fruit Trees in the Orchard April 19, 2008, 10am-4pm Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury (603) 783-9077 ext. 281 www.shakers.org Instructor: Bob Harrington / Fee: $30, $27 members Do you have old fruit trees that you would like to bring back to productivity? Join long-time Village gardener Bob Harrington as he discusses useful theories and practices of pruning dormant orchard trees. Then get some practice and help as Bob and garden volunteers prune a section of the original 1917 Village orchard. Tools will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own loppers, saws, etc. No experience necessary.
4/19/2008 7:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Beanhill Bluegrass	Bristol	Beanhill Bluegrass Band Sat, Apr 19, 7pm – 9pm The Mill Ice Cream Cafe Central Square, Bristol (603) 744-0405 www.themillbristol.com Traditional best describes the way they play bluegrass which is plain and simple, pure, straight and driving. They play a smooth traditional style of bluegrass with fresh and creative arrangements. Their music has been influenced by many legends such as the late Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and others. $5 cover charge at door for musicians, children under 10 are free.
4/22/2008 8:00:00 AM	Family - Earth Day	Pinkham Notch	Remember it's Earth Day 2008 April 22, 2008 Wildcat Mountain Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch between Jackson and Gorham, NH 1-888-SKI-WILD www.skiwildcat.com Just remember to be a good steward of the Earth no better place to remind you how precious it is than Wildcat Mountain where every day is Earth day.
4/23/2008 10:00:00 AM	Children - Celebrations of Spring	Holderness	CELEBRATIONS OF SPRING Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Route 113 in downtown Holderness Exit 24 off I-93 603-968-7194 www.nhnature.org Grades 3-5 - Have fun outdoors, exploring woods, meadows, and ponds in search of signs of spring. We will seek out colors, smells, and other clues that tell us winter is over. We'll explore wild places using stories and active games and wrap up with a live animal visit to learn about its springtime activities after a long winter slumber. Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member
4/23/2008 8:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Paul Warnick	Laconia	Paul Warnick Wed., April 23, 8-11pm Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH 03246 603-528-7800 www.t-bones.com Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes $14.99 Steak and Ribs on Wednesdays and $5.99 Appetizers on Thursdays. Entertainment is free.
4/24/2008 6:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Taste of the Common Man	Plymouth	Taste of the Common Man Thursday, April 24, 6-9pm Common Man Inn an Spa Foster St, Plymouth NH www.thecman.com The event will include an Iron Chef competition featuring three Common Man chefs, sampling of food from all 13 Common Man family restaurants, silent auction and wine tasting.Students from Plymouth State University will be dishing up their own ice cream creations for the Common Man Apprentice spring competition. Cast your vote! The Event will benefit the Lakes Region United Way.Tickets are $20 each, $10 for Plymouth State University students, faculty and staff with valid university ID.
4/24/2008 8:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Matt Langley	Laconia	Matt Langley Thurs., April 24, 8-11pm Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH 03246 603-528-7800 www.t-bones.com Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes $14.99 Steak and Ribs on Wednesdays and $5.99 Appetizers on Thursdays. Entertainment is free.
4/25/2008 7:00:00 AM	Owl's Nest Golf Club Opening Day	Campton	Owl's Nest Golf Club Opening Day Friday, April 25 Owl's Nest Golf Campton NH www.owlsnestgolf.com Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club has just announced that the driving range and 9 holes are opening Friday, April 25th, with the back nine to follow. The Sunset Room hours of operation: Friday - Saturday 11:30 - 9:00 PM serving lunch and dinner menu Sunday - Thursday 11:30 - 7 PM lunch menu only and Friday Night Jazz will return Memorial Day Weekend.
4/26/2008 9:00:00 AM	Nature Center - Clean up Day	Holderness	Clean Up Day Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Route 113 in downtown Holderness Exit 24 off I-93 603-968-7194 www.nhnature.org Help prepare the trails and grounds for opening day and wake up Kirkwood Gardens! Be prepared to work outdoors with old clothing and work shoes. Extra leaf rakes, metal rakes, and work gloves are always needed too. A complimentary picnic lunch will be provided at noon. Groups welcome. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Carol Raymond to sign up at 603-968-7194 x 22 or carol.raymond@nhnature.org.
4/26/2008 7:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Uncle Steve Band	Bristol	Uncle Steve Band Sat, Apr 26, 7pm – 9pm The Mill Ice Cream Cafe Central Square, Bristol (603) 744-0405 www.themillbristol.com "Uncle" Steve Furbish, a seasoned song writer, guitarist, and singer, joined by brother-in-law Al Defeo, son Joshua Furbish and NH Idol finalist Melissa Furbish, combine musicianship, masterful rhythm, bluesy harmonica solos, and soulful and sultry singing that makes them a highly entertaining and memorable family band, and a definite house favorite! "The "Uncle Steve Band" is equally at home on a quiet NH lake or in a crowded Bourbon St. bar. Thoughtful originals, searing RandB standards. We play what We love and You'll love it too. $5 cover charge at door - children under 10 are free.
4/27/2008 3:00:00 PM	Symphonic Band Tribute to WWII	Plymouth	Symphonic Band Tribute to WWII Era Sunday, April 27, 3pm Plymouth State University, Silver Center Plymouth NH 535-ARTS Plymouth State University Symphonic Band and guest artists will pay tribute to members of the generation of Americans who brought our country through The Great Depression and World War II.. World War II Veterans interested in attending are urged to contact Dr. Gary Corcoran (garyc@plymouth.edu or 603-535-2495) for special details. PSU students and faculty/staff are admitted free. Other tickets for the performance are $6.00 ($5.00 for seniors) and will be available at the door. If special accommodations are needed, please call in advance.
4/29/2008 10:00:00 AM	Family - Nevado Mountain Demo	Pinkham Notch	Nevado Mountain Adventures On Snow Demo March 29-30, 10am-3:30pm Wildcat Mountain Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch between Jackson and Gorham, NH 1-888-SKI-WILD www.skiwildcat.com Come ski and ride with Nevado Demo Team members and get the most out of what is new in the industry. Just bring a valid drivers license and each hour you can test the new products Nevado has to offer.
4/29/2008 12:00:00 PM	Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day	Meredith	Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day April 29th noon - 8pm. Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith
4/29/2008 5:00:00 PM	Industry - SCORE workshop	Gilford	SCORE Business Start-up Workshop April 29, 5-8pm Southern NH University Gilford NH (603) 524-3057 www.scorelakesregion.org SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives and your local chapter located in the Lakes Region will conduct a workshop for those considering starting their own business. The course will cover such topics as characteristics of successful businesspeople, forms of business organization, management and operations, marketing, financing options, writing a business plan, and how SCORE can help. Handouts are included in the cost. All counseling services of SCORE are free. Registration and a $25 donation are requested by April 25th. We will accept walk-ins based on space available. Poster
4/30/2008 8:00:00 PM	Nightlife - Aaron Seibert	Laconia	Aaron Seibert Wed., April 30, 8-11pm Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH 03246 603-528-7800 www.t-bones.com Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes $14.99 Steak and Ribs on Wednesdays and $5.99 Appetizers on Thursdays. Entertainment is free.

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