Calendar of Events in Mt Washington Valley

Pumpkin People Challenge

In conjunction with the Jackson's Return of the Pumpkin People Contest, more than a dozen stores, nonprofits and schools compete to win a $500 cash prize.

Return of the Pumpkin People

Celebrating our 33rd year of hosting one of New Hampshire's premiere fall events... the Return of the Pumpkin People. Take this self-guided tour of more than 80 different locations hosting Pumpkin People displays. This is an event will amaze even the toughest of critics. You will see Pumpkin People doing all kinds of things from flying across yards to deep sea diving. Our members' talent out does itself year after year. Peruse the photos of last year's event participants and see for yourself.

Maps and People Choice Award Ballots will be available by September 1st, 2017. You can request them by calling the office at 603-383-9356, sending an email to info@jacksonnh.com or picking one up at any of the participating businesses located throughout the Conway and Jackson Area of New Hampshire.

For more information please check back as we get closer to the event. Be sure to check out our "All Things Pumpkin" Festival as well.

Fryeburg Fair

Fryeburg Fair, established in 1851, will host its 167th annual eight day fair October 1-8, 2017 in Fryeburg, Maine. 

Fryeburg Fair, considered to be one of the best agricultural fairs in the U.S. offers non-stop livestock, agriculture and farming exhibitions with over 3,000 head of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, hogs, poultry, rabbits, oxen and more. 

Fryeburg Fair's 50th Anniversary of Woodsmen’s Field Day is this year!  Monday, October 3, 2017.  Our Woodsmen's Field Day is the largest spectator woodsmen event in North America.  Contestants come from accross the U.S. and Canada to compete in over 34 woods skills events such as log-rolling, axe throwing, standing block chop, tree felling, skidder driving and log loading. 

Fair highlights include horse and ox pulling, draft horse tandem hitches up to eight, calf and pig scrambles, cooking contests, flower shows, exhibition halls of crafts, handiwork, photos, art, forest and wood products; a full museum of old farm equipment and memorabilia with live demonstrations; the "Little Red Schoolhouse" built in 1835; the milking parlor, firemen's musters, sheepdog trials, tractor pulling, 4WD pulls and pari-mutuel harness racing on the Fair's half-mile track.  The Fair’s Specialty Foods Pavillion offers innovative food products made with local farm ingredients.  The Expo Center features 9,000 square feet of commercial exhibits. 

2017 Night Shows will be announced later this summer. Night Shows being at 8 pm at the Grandstand.  The 2016 lineup consisted of - The Mallett Brothers Band, Maine's Original Southern Country Rock; Sam Bush, Grammy Winning Bluegrass; Recycled Percussion From "America's Got Talent;" Brothers Osborne, ACM & Grammy Nominated Country Music Artists; Laura Bell Bundy, Country Music Artist and Broadway, Film & TV Actress; and, Krazy Jake, Voted - "Maine's Best Comendian" by the Portland Phoenix. 

The annual Fireworks show is on Friday night at 9 p.m. right after the Night Show. 

Saturday's 10 a.m. Grand Parade is two hours of Fryeburg Fair's best on display.

The Fair is known for the best French fries made with just harvested Maine potatoes, along with an amazing assortment of food choices for everyone!  Seafood, sausage, barbecue, onion rings, blooming onions,  Indian pudding, crabmeat rolls, turkey legs, turkey dinners, and the list goes on and on….blueberry & apple crisp, Indian pudding, cotton candy, candy apples, doughnuts, ice cream and still way more…come check it out! 

General Admission is $10 daily and includes the 8 pm Night Show.  Children under 12 are always free.  Tuesday is Senior Citizen’s Day (65 & over are admitted free).  Gates open at 7 am.  Harness Racing post time is 1:30pm Tuesday thru Sunday.  Group sales of admissions tickets with a minimum purchase of 20 tickets can be purchased at the Fair office beginning on September 1st at a reduced rate of $9 per ticket.  Fair Office Hours for advanced ticket purchase are Monday thru Friday 9am - 3pm.  For further information continue on our website www.fryeburgfair.org or email us at info@fryeburgfair.org or call the Fair Office at (207) 935-3268.  See you soon!  

King Pine CX

Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 1, 2017 for the NEW King Pine CX, a family- friendly and spectator friendly event serving up delicious food and drinks.

Cyclocross, Kids Race, Duathlon and 5K

Prizes include cash, merchandise and bragging rights, register before July 1 and save! Kids 14 and under race FREE!

• Save $10 if registered before July 1 - Online Registration: bikereg.com 
• Call ups will be in order of bib, which is in order of registration date. The earlier you register, the better pole position.

Categories and Schedule of Events:

• 9:00 a.m. Cat 4 and 5 Public Men - 30 minutes
• 9:45 a.m. Cat 4 and 5 Public Woman - 30 minutes
• 10:30 a.m. Master Men 40 + Cat 1,2,3,4  - 40 minutes
• 11:20 a.m. 5K Run (Duathlon with 12:00 p.m. CX start, combined time)
• 12:00 p.m. Open CX (no lap rules) Costume ride, MTB, Fat Bike, Single Speed, any bike works - 20 minutes
• 12:10 p.m. Kids Course
• 12:25 p.m. Junior Boys/Girls ages 9-14, 15-17 (short course) - 20 minutes
• 1:00 p.m. Cat 3/4 Woman - 40 minutes
• 2:00 p.m. Cat 3/4 Men - 40 minutes
• 3:00 p.m. Cat 1,2,3 Woman - 50 minutes
• 4:00 p.m. Cat 1,2,3 Men - 60 minutes

Awards will be given out directly after each race at the King Pine Podium.

Weekend Warrior: Deer Farm CX and King Pine CX Team Up!

The King Pine CX is back to back with Applegate Deer Farm Event on Saturday, September 29th, 2017 in West Newfield, ME.

Fell Into October! Autumn Festival

Bretton Woods and the Omni Mount Washington Resort invites you to our first ever Fell into October! Autumn Festival. This celebration of all things New England will have you "falling" in love with autumn in the mountains.

Location: Bretton Woods Main Base Lodge

Time: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2017. See event web page for activity times.www.brettonwoods.com/autumnfest

No reservations necessary

6th Annual Bretton Woods Fell Race

Fell Racing is a combination of mountain running and orienteering that takes racers through off-road terrain with challenging elevation changes. There are a number of 'checkpoints' spread out over the mountain that competitors must navigate in specific order but there are no course markings and no specific path so this race is all about planning the best route and speed. The race will start and finish at the Bretton Woods Main Base Lodge, what happens in between is mostly determined by you!

Visit www.brettonwoods.com/fellrace for on-line registration and complete race details

Location: Bretton Woods Main Base Lodge

Times:

• 8:30 - 9:30am - Registration and bib pick-up
• 9:30am - Course briefing
• 10am - Race start
• 12 - 2pm - Awards
• 12 - 4pm - Fabyan's Smokehouse Noshery open

Race Fees:

• Pre-registered Short Course - $25
• Pre-Registered Long Course - $30
• Race Day Register Short Course - $35
• Race Day Register Long Course - $40

On-line registration is required, visit www.brettonwoods.com/fellrace to register

Return of the Pumpkin People & All Things Pumpkin Festival

Now in its 33rd year, the Return of the Pumpkin People is a self-guided tour of more than 80 different locations hosting Pumpkin People displays throughout October. Look for creatively themed and designed Pumpkin People doing all kinds of things from flying across yards to deep sea diving, then vote for your favorite. More than 12 stores at Settlers Green will participate with pumpkin people displays. Maps and People Choice Award Ballots will be available by September 1st, 2017 from the Jackson Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses located throughout the Conway and Jackson Area of New Hampshire.

8:15 Vinyasa Yoga with Marcia 10:00 Kripalu Yoga with Vanessa

8:15 Hatha Yoga Stretch with Daphne, 10:00 Being Yoga with Shane, 6:00 Yin Yoga with Marcia

8:15 AM Gentle Flow Yoga with Sue, 10 AM Kripalu Yoga with Vanessa, 6 PM Meditation Group with Leah, 6 PM Ashtanga Based Yoga with Dana

Tuesday

8:15 AM Gentle Flow Yoga with Sue

10 AM KripaluYoga with Vanessa

6 PM Meditation with Leah

6 PM Ashtanga Based Yoga with Dana

Artie Yellowhorse Trunk Show

Join Us at the Shop...
Spruce Hurricane
2655 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

And Enjoy...
Artist reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres
while shopping the collection from 4pm - 7pm on Tuesday the 3rd. 

Shopping continues on Wednesday the 4th,
beginning at 10am until well into the afternoon!

Find Out More

What is a Trunk Show? Twice a year Artie Yellowhorse returns to Spruce Hurricane with a "trunk load" of Navajo, hand-crafted American made jewelry.

You will find Yellowhorse jewelry all year at Spruce Hurricane, but a trunk show gives you the special opportunity to meet the artist/designer and see an extensive collection of one of a kind pieces. 

8:15 AM Vinyasa with Marcia, 10 AM Active Restorative Yoga with Rebecca , 6 PM Earth Flow Yoga with Jess

The Last Romance

M&D Playhouse is pleased to present the comedy The Last Romance, by Joe DiPietro, the ninth production in our 2017 series of eleven plays about relationships.  A crush can make you feel young again--even a widower named Ralph.  On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk--one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love.  Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant, but distant, Carol. Defying Carol's reticence--and his lonely sister's jealousy--Ralph embarks on the trip of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost. The Last Romance is a heart-warming comedy about the transformative power of love.

This production is directed by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann.

The Last Romance is presented Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, September 28 - October 14 at Your Theatre, Willow Common, 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway. All performances begin at 7:30 PM.

To reserve seats please visit our website at www.mdplayhouse.com or call (603) 733-5275.

Enjoy food and beverages from our Culture Cafe during the performance.  The Cafe opens 45 minutes prior to the performance with light snacks, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer and liquors available.

Here's what reviewers elsewhere have said about The Last Romance:  "The play adroitly eplores relationships between men and women in their golden years, as well as how the invisible ties of family often tie our hearts harder and faster than any love affair.  A tale that mixes heartbreak with its humor and opera with laughter... For all the breezy throwaway jokes - and there is enough laughter to make even olde age seem pleasurable - the central message about seizing life with a passion comes through loud and clear."                 Naples News 

8:15 A Yin Flow Yoga with Sue, 10 AM Kripalu Yoga with Vanessa, 6 PM Vinyasa with Bree

Met Opera Lecture Series

Joe De Vito presents his always entertaining and informative Opera Lecture Series at 3 pm at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. De Vito will be discussing the upcoming Met Opera Live in HD production, Norma. Free Admission

Peacheaters: An Allman Brothers Band Experience

The Peacheaters: An Allman Brothers Band Experience are performing at Theater in the Wood on October 6th. 

The Peacheaters dig into the 40 + Year Career of the Allman Brothers Band and "family" of bands, to bring you the experience of the Live Show experience like no other. While no 2 shows are ever the same they play the songs and make them as fresh as the 1st time you heard them.

Tickets are $15 advance / $25 at the door.

The Ghoullog at Cranmore

Back for 2017! Are you brave enough to make it through the Ghoullog? Navigate your way through 4 individual haunts in one terrifying experience? Be chased through the dark woods and embrace the horror that's waiting for you behind every twist and turn? The creators of the Ghoullog have done it again. This is one year you don't want to miss. We'll be waiting for you. Are you brave enough to make it through the Ghoullog? Navigate your way through 4 individual haunts in one terrifying experience? Be chased through the dark woods and embrace the horror that's waiting for you behind every twist and turn? The creators of the Ghoullog have done it again. This is one year you don't want to miss. We'll be waiting for you.

While you’re here, visit the Haunted Playground! Scream the night away with unlimited rides on the Giant Swing, Soaring Eagle Zip Line, and Mountain Coaster. Special effects and the occasional ghost or ghoul can be found along the way.

For details & tickets, visit TheGhoullog.com

Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale

Look for sidewalk sales at participating stores at Settlers Green and Settlers Crossing.

Deadline to sign up for "Putting Your Garden to Bed"

Oct. 6 is the deadline to sign up to attend the Mountain Garden Club's Lunch and Learn feature radio personality Paul Parent! The lunch and program will start at 11:30 on October 16, at the Red Fox Grille in Jackson. Fee: $23 for MGC members, $25 for guests and visitors. Contact Deborah Bryant at 447-2376,

Assets Jean Co. Annual Columbus Weekend Clearance Event

Assets Jean Co. Columbus Weekend Clearance Event. Join us for our annual Columbus Weekend Clearance Event Friday, October 6^th through Monday, October 9^th. Extended hours for you to shop the biggest clearance sale of the year! Denim, apparel, outerwear, and a selection of Frye Boots 20-50% off original price. Take advantage of working one on one with our denim stylists to find the right fit for your unique body shape & size, with pricing as good as our wholesale cost! Sizing 00-20W.   2506 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860. Open Friday-Sunday 9am-7pm, Monday 9am-6pm.

Brew Ha Ha at King Pine Ski Resort

Come party with us at the Brew Ha Ha festival, a celebration of craft beer and seasonal brews from double the number of brewers including: Moat Mountain Brewing Company, Tuckerman Brewing Company, Great North Aleworks, Smuttynose Brewing Company, Switchback Brewing Company, Woodstock Inn Brewery, Samuel Adams, Narragansett Brewing Company, The Traveler Beer Company, Angry Orchard & Woodchuck Cider.

Enjoy delicious food, great live music featuring The Lifter's and fun for the whole family. Admission is free! Food, non-alcoholic drinks and beer/hard cider will be available for purchase at event.

Brew Ha Ha commemorative mugs available online now and two styles to choose from. Purchase in advance before October 5 and save 20%!

20th Annual Oktoberfest

Attitash Mountain Resort will host its 20th Annual Oktoberfest on Columbus Day weekend, October 8 and 9 at the Bear Peak base area. The two-day event will feature traditional Bavarian music from the world renowned King Ludwig's Band, authentic German fare as well as a Biergarten featuring 19 different local and regional breweries serving a host of seasonal beers and ciders. 

8:15 AM Vinyasa Yoga with Bree, 10:00 AM Hatha Flow Yoga with Laura

Met Opera Live in HD: Norma

The Met Opera Live in HD presents "Norma" at 1:00 pm at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. The 2017-18 season opens with a new production of Bellini's masterpiece, starring Radvanovsky as the Druid priestess and Joyce DiDonato as her archrival, Adalgisa. Sir David McVicar's ecovative production sets the action deep in a Druid forest wehre nature and ancient ritual rule. Estimated run time - 3 hrs. Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $18 for students. 

Jackson Art Studio: Beginner Fall Foliage Outdoor Painting , Oct 7 & 8

Beginner Fall Foliage Outdoor Painting (Learn to paint outside!)

In this two day outdoor painting workshop, students will enjoy the process of setting up an easel outdoors and painting the beautiful White Mtn. Fall landscape “en plein air.” Through demonstration and individual attention in oils, students will learn how to distill the important information from their observation and translate it onto the canvas. Melanie will address the importance of sketching, how to create depth in a painting, composition, color mixing formulas, light effects, and other tips for painting outdoors.  All this will be taught in an understandable step by step process which will lead students to improve their ability to see the landscape and create a finished painting in a short time. This class is suitable for the total beginner or the intermediate student who wants to learn how to paint outdoors. Students will complete at least one painting a day. No need to invest in expensive equipment! We will provided all the supplies you need to paint for the day.(ie-use of plein air easel, paints, brushes, canvas, palette, turpentine, etc.   (if weather is not suitable for outdoor painting, we will paint from photographs in the studio) This class is limited to 6 students to allow for lots of individual attention. We will meet at Jackson Art Studio and then travel to location. All students will need to bring a small sketchbook. Locations TBD.

Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8,   $295  includes supplies, (or bring your own supplies, $225) 9am-4:30pm
Private & semi-private sessions are also available. (please inquire)

Please wear or bring:
-Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes (we will drive in to most locations)
-Dress in layers and bring clothes for warm and cool weather
-Raincoat
-Bug Spray
-Sunblock
-Lunch
-Plenty of water
-Sunhat with a big rim
-sketchbook
If you opt to bring your own painting supplies:
Bring everything listed above as well as...
-plein air easel (french easel, pocade box etc)
-Optional: Easel Umbrella (that attaches)
-Oil paints (suggested colors or bring what you have- I use Windsor & Newton): Titanium white, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Blue, Cad yellow light or Cad Lemon, Cad Orange, Cad Red or Red Light, Alizeran Crimson, Yellow Ocre, Light Green, Raw Umber, Ivory Black,
-Variety of brushes (I use flats/brights size 2,4,6,8)
-Palette knives (different sizes)
- Canvases (bring 4) size 6x8", 8x10" or 9x12"
-Brush washer and oderless turp (Gamasol)
-Rags or paper towels
-Palette to mix on

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for ‘no shows’.

Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 4:30 pm

Start Date: October 7, 2017
End Date: October 8, 2017

Fall Festival & (NEW!) Dancing in the Streets at Settlers Green

Settlers Green, North Conway’s largest outlet center, is abuzz with activity as the final touches are finished for the new expansion, Settlers Green Streetside.  Fall fun starts on September 30th with the annual Settlers Green Fall Festival, featuring Horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting plenty of Pumpkin People, and more to celebrate the start of fall in North Conway!  Then, get ready for some Dancing in the Street as Settlers Green celebrates the Grand Opening of its new Streetside mall with a full line-up of musical themed events, community celebrations, shopping specials, art unveilings, giveaways and more. Saturday, October 8 - Sunday, October 9, enjoy the two-day Busker Festival. As a warm-up to the main event, take in busker performances at Settlers Green Outlet Village, Settlers Green Streetside and Settlers Crossing. Each day another shopping, live entertainment, or art-filled event or entertainment will occur.

Conway Historical Society Annual Meeting

The Conway Historical Society will be holding its Annual Meeting on October 10, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. at the Salyards Center for the Arts.  The CHS Executive Board extends an invitation to all CHS members and interested people to join us in discussions about the future of the Conway Historical Society, as part of the process of developing a strategic plan to guide us into the future.    

Board members will lead the discussion on finances, mission, and building use.  In order to remain a vibrant organization we need input from our members to help guide the future work and focus of the Society.  There will be a potluck supper beginning at 6:00 P.M. for those who would like to join us before the 7:00 meeting.  We look forward to seeing you, and listening to your perspectives and ideas!

Conway Historical Society

100 Main Street, PO Box 1949

Conway, NH 03818

Beauty School 101 - Transformation Edition

Spruce Hurricane and Debony Salon are joining forces to present Beauty School 101 - Transformation Edition! 

Do you feel like a beauty school drop-out? Are you looking to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall? Do you want to completely change your look or learn new make-up techniques?

Then grab a gal-friend and join us for this event! 

Hosted at Spruce Hurricane on Wednesday, October 11th, from 4-8pm, join us and enjoy...

Debony Salon will be providing complimentary mini make-up applications

Owner of Spruce Hurricane, Amber Dalton, will be on hand to help you customize your wardrobe as we head into fall and winter

Learn tips to update your wardrobe and beauty routine

Light refreshments will be served

Memorial Hospital hosts public forum

Memorial Hospital will hold a public forum at the Red Jacket Inn & Conference Center on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 5:30pm, to discuss a possible reorganization of MaineHealth.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit network of providers and healthcare organizations committed to the health and well-being of the communities and people it serves. Memorial Hospital has been a member of MaineHealth since 2013.

For the past nine months, the member organizations of MaineHealth have been in preliminary discussions about reorganizing themselves under a single board of trustees and combined financial structure. The purpose of the forum is to have a community conversation about the proposed unification.

A panel comprised of Memorial Hospital President and CEO Scott McKinnon, Memorial Hospital Board Chairperson Laura Jawitz, MaineHealth President William Caron and others will lead the forum. The panel will discuss what it considers to be the benefits of unification and will answer questions from the audience.

“The proposal under discussion would create a single, system-wide board of trustees for MaineHealth,” stated Jawitz. “It would also leave in place local boards that would retain significant responsibility for the hospital services and other care delivered locally. MaineHealth and Memorial Hospital are interested in hearing from members of the community before any decisions are made.”

Met Opera Lecture Series

Joe De Vito presents his always entertaining and informative Opera Lecture Series at 3 pm at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. De Vito will be discussing the upcoming Met Opera Live in HD production, Die Zauberflote. Free Admission

Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

White Birch Books Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club meets at White Birch Books on the second Thursday of every month. A small group, discussion books range from historical mysteries to contemporary thrillers. Books are usually picked a couple months in advance, but sometimes the group goes crazy and lines up books for several months. As with all of our groups, the Mystery Book Club is open to anyone interested and can be a great place to meet fellow readers. We’ve seen wonderful friendships form and grow while discussing murder and mayhem – as it should be.

One in a Million Boy by Monica Wood

Thursday, October 12, 7 p.m.

We are pleased to announce that this year’s book for One Book One Valley will be One in a Million Boy by Monica Wood.

The story of your life never starts at the beginning. Don't they teach you anything at school?

So says 104-year-old Ona to the 11-year-old boy who's been sent to help her out every Saturday morning. As he refills the bird feeders and tidies the garden shed, Ona tells him about her long life, from first love to second chances. Soon she's confessing secrets she has kept hidden for decades.

One Saturday, the boy doesn't show up. Ona starts to think he's not so special after all, but then his father arrives on her doorstep, determined to finish his son's good deed. The boy's mother is not so far behind. Ona is set to discover that the world can surprise us at any age, and that sometimes sharing a loss is the only way to find ourselves again.

We will be reading and discussing this book for our October Mystery Book Group and encourage anyone in our Thursday Night Book Group to join us at the bookstore on October 12 for our discussion. We will all meet at Kennett High School on Thursday, October 26 at 7pm to hear author Monica Wood speak and answer questions, followed by a book signing. We hope you can attend.

Bradley Backstage: The Twangtown Paramours

The Bradley Backstage concert series presents the Twangtown Paramours at 7:30 pm at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. The music of the Twangtown Paramours has been called "Sophistocated Americana" and a "Hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes." This husband 'n wife acoustic duo is known for their well-crafted and award-winning songs, top-notch lead singing, and fine harmonies. The concert will also feature special performances by select Fryeburg Academy student musicians, who will be working with the songwriting duo before the show. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. 

Met Opera Live in HD: Die Zauberflote

The Met Opera Live in HD presents Die Zauberflote at 1 pm at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts the full-length German version of Mozart's magical fairytale, seen in Julie Taymor's spectacular production, which captures both the opera's earthy comedy and its noble mysticism. Estimated run time - 3 hrs, 10 mins. Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $18 for students. 

White Mountain Waldorf School - A Mini-Morning

Come experience a day in our Early Childhood Program!

Open House for 2-4 year olds and their parents.

Prepare a homemade snack. Enjoy a circle and a puppet show. Play and explore in our natural playgrounds and 75 acre forest! 

Time: 10:30-11:30 
Location: 1371 Route 16 in Albany
To Register: call 603-447-3168

Shawnee Peak Fall Fest

From 12-4 pm at 119 Mountain Road in Bridgton, ME

Leaf Pepper's Arts & Crafts Show

From 10-5 Rain or Shine! Expanded fair with over 90 fabulous vendors inside and out!

Expected food, music and American-made arts and crafts! 

North Conway Community Center 
2628 White Mountain Highway - Rt. 16

Autumn Express

Hosted by the Mt. Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity and Kiwanis Club, this special Notch Train Excursion is a fundraiser to benefit local children and families.

All Things Pumpkin Festival

Visit Jackson for the All Things Pumpkin Festival including open houses, pumpkin tasting tours on horse drawn sleighs, and the "New England & Jackson Invitational Pumpkin Carving Competition in Jackson Park.  Check out the amazing carved pumpkin sculptures here.

Putting Your Garden to Bed - Answers to All Your Garden Questions

Always enjoyable, and particularly timely, Paul Parent, a noted hotriculturist, will present essential information about closing down your gardens for the colder seasons. This Mountain Garden Club program is a "Lunch & Learn" - starting at 11:30 AM (following a 10:30 Club business meeting) at the Red Fox Grille Restaurant on Route 16 in Jackson, NH. Open to all; fee: $23 for Club members, $25 for guests. Registration deadline: October 6.

Putting Your Garden to Bed - Answers to All Your Garden Questions

Always enjoyable, and particularly timely, Paul Parent, a noted hotriculturist, will present essential information about closing down your gardens for the colder seasons. This Mountain Garden Club program is a "Lunch & Learn" - starting at 11:30 AM (following a 10:30 Club business meeting) at the Red Fox Grille Restaurant on Route 16 in Jackson, NH. Open to all; fee: $23 for Club members, $25 for guests. Registration deadline: October 6.

Harnessing History: On the Trail of NH's State Dog, the Chinook

This program looks at how dog sledding developed in New Hampshire and how the Chinook played a major role in this story. Explaining how man and his relationship with dogs won out over machines on several famous polar expeditions Bob Cottrell covers the history of Arthur Walden and his Chinooks, the State Dog of New Hampshire. From 7-8:30 pm in the Bartlett Elementary School Cafeteria. 

Abraham & Mary Lincoln: The Long and the Short of It

Abraham & Mary Lincoln: the Long and the Short of It

Wed. October 18th,  7 pm

Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall

Steve and Sharon Wood protray President and Mrs. Lincoln in this living histroy program, telling stories of their early lives and the challenges they faced during this turbulent time in our country's history.

Contact: Connie Landry 466-2525

Program is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by: NH Humanities, Gorham Public Library, & Medallion Opera House

Lessons Learned in Pursuit of Everest

Mountaineer, Emmy award-winner, director, producer, and photographer Thom Pollard will share untold stories from climbing Mount Everest at 7 pm at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Pollard's dynamic presentation will be geared to inspire a deeper understanding of self and elicit the motivations which drive us to tackle seemingly insurmountable goals. This event is in support of sports medicine programs and services at Memorial Hospital. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. Seating will be limited, so reserve your place by registering online at http://tinyurl.com/MHEverest. 

Lessons Learned: In Pursuit of Everest

This event will be held at 7 pm at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg, ME.

Mountaineer, Emmy-award winner, director, producer and photographer Thom Pollard will share untold stories from climbing's greatest mystery including never-before seen photographs of his 2016 Everest summit.

Pollard's presentation will be geared to inspire a deeper understanding of self, and elicit the motivations which drive us to tackle seemingly insurmountable goals. Motivation, performance, teamwork, goal setting and overcoming obstacles are all interwoven metaphorically into his talk.

Register online at no costs; seats are limited - guarantee your place by registering online today at link below.

NE & Jackson Invitational Pumpkin Carving Competition

Third New England & Jackson Invitational Pumpkin Carving Competition & Expo... Share in this exciting weekend as more than a dozen teams come to compete for first place overall and people's choice. Each team has a special talent creating some of the most amazing pumpkin carvings, sculptures and more. You can watch as they take their pumpkins from start to finish.

Teams start any time after noon on Friday October 21 continuing through Saturday at 7 PM when tools have to be put down. Judging takes place from 7 PM. Winners and pumpkin lighting will take place on Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30 PM. Once Pumpkins have been lit and on display the public can purchase their favorite and take them home. Selling of pumpkins will take place throughout Saturday evening and Sunday October 23rd until 2 PM.

During the weekend under the carving tent you can taste special pumpkin creations and more. Kids can carve and create a uniquely decorated pumpkin and enter it into the kids creation competition. Check back often for updates and more detailed information as we get closer to the event. Send an E-mail to info@jacksonnh.com and request an "All Things Pumpkin" brochure.

Interested in being a team this year? Call the office 603-383-9356 or E-mail info@jacksonnh.com and we'll send you the application. Teams that do not live in the area receive lodging for the weekend and are treated to dinner on Saturday evening and then lunch on Sunday.

Murder Mystery Dinner Train

June 10 and 17, October 20 &21 and 27 & 28

You are cordially invited to join us for Matrimony, Mayhem and Murder
as the Conway Scenic Railroad presents
the Murder Mystery Dinner Train of 2017

Love is in the air and wedding bells are chiming in the distance. We all gather together to celebrate the love of two brothers, three ex-wives, a brand new bride and a killer thrown in for good measure. At this wedding “forever hold your peace” takes on a whole new meaning for one unlucky guest.

The Conway Scenic Railroad presents a first class evening of fabulous food, superior service and entertaining Dinner Theater aboard the elegant dining car Chocorua or Hattie Evans. Passengers can participate as much or as little as they like in the tongue in cheek humor and zany antics that will keep everyone on their toes as they work the clues to determine the killer on board.

It’s murder, mayhem and merriment aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad’s Murder Mystery Dinner Train!

The train departs promptly at 6:00.  Plan to board early and enjoy a cocktail in one of our beautiful dining cars. Reservations are required. All the meals are prepared to order onboard by our restaurant partners, the culinary team at Attitash Resort.

The $125.00 fare includes First Class seating for the 3-hour train excursion, a 4-course dinner, live theatrical performance by Arts in Motion Theater Company, taxes and gratuities. Beverage service is additional.

Murder and mayhem is a formal affair, so dress the part and join the fun.  Please note that this is an adult only event.

For a truly memorable weekend, themed packages are available through a number of our lodging partners, listed below. Please call 800-232-5251 for reservations or for more information.

All Things Pumpkin Festival

Business open houses, pumpkin tasting tours (check for dates), Sleigh rides, Return of the Pumpkin People displays the "New England & Jackson Invitational Pumpkin Carving Competition and more!

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will be putting on one of our fabulous Silent Auctions, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Tastings, and more throughout this fabulous festival... don't miss our 4th Annual "All Things Pumpkin" Festival. For a brochure or more info call the office at 603-383-9356.

Pumpkin Patch Express

Special Halloween trains where each child selects a pumpkin from the "Pumpkin Patch."  Costumes are encouraged.

Halloween Town Presented by The Lodges at Tohkomeupog

A safe and entertaining way to Enjoy Halloween
Free Admission for Kids & Families
Kid Carnival: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bouncy House - Face Painting - Carnival Games - Surprises - Food
Halloween Walk: Trick or treat fun for the "little-uns"

A variety of finger foods will be for sale, all proceeds will go to The Laura Foundation.
Fried Onions - Fried Doug - Burgers - Hot Dogs - Baked Goods & More

Trick or Treat Trail: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Over 1/2 mile of lighted pathways winding throughout camp! Trail features a series of spooky Halloween-themed cabins for trick-or-treaters to explore. 

Eaton Road & East Madison Road, East Madison, NH

All Things Pumpkin Tour

$25 PP includes Boarding at Nestlenook for the "All Things Pumpkin" Tour Horse-drawn sleigh ride through Jackson Village, stopping at 5 premiere properties (or more) where each rider receives a Pumpkin Treasure that consists of either a pumpkin edible or keepsake. Tour takes you by more than 15 Return of the Pumpkin People business displays that can be seen from the sleigh. Rides leave on Sat October 21st starting at 11 AM and the last one leaves at 4 PM. The ride takes just about 1 hour to complete. You can call the office at 603-383-9356 with any questions you might have. Tours only on Saturday October 21st... Premier Property stops;  Nestlenook where you will Board and Return will have your first Pumpkin Treat then it is off to the Inn at Jackson, J-Town Deli & Country Store, the Snowflake Inn, the RiverWood Inn and Flossie's General Store.  Keep checking back as I am sure more will be joining in!

Jackson Art Studio: Open House - Glass work with Nathan Macomber

Join us for our open house featuring artisan hand blown glass with Nathan Macomber on Saturday Oct 21 from 11am-5pm at Jackson Art Studio & Gallery! Meet Nathan Macomber and view his work along with over 25 local artists work including painting, photography, monoprints, jewelry, glass, pottery, mosaics, scarves, cards and more. Enjoy light refreshments. CELEBRATE THE ARTS!

WMMA presents BOLD RILEY

White Mountain Musical Arts presents the return performance of Bold Riley. Saturday, October 21st at 7 PM at First Church of Christ Congregational, North Conway.  Admission is a suggested donation of $10 and will benefit the WMMA and its many programs planned for 2017.

Bold Riley started as a simple music project among friends, but quickly gained momentum thanks to the group’s contagious enthusiasm and commitment to bringing joyful acoustic folk music to the greater community.

Comprised of members Erin Sampson, Michael Hayashida, John Gunn, Dennis Boyd and Julia Edwards who hail from all over southern Maine, the group is known for its soaring vocal harmonies and diverse instrumentation.

Fiddle, guitar, banjo, accordion, bass and an ever expanding list of percussion allow Bold Riley to provide a wide range of music to its listeners.

Members take turns singing lead, and songs range from classic folk favorites to unlikely covers to rousing originals.

With the release of their self-titled EP in 2015 and performances at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Common Ground Fair, and other local venues, Bold Riley is making a new and exuberant contribution to Maine’s folk music scene.

• First Church of Christ Congregational is located on White Mountain Highway (Route 16/302)
  is located across the street from Peach’s restaurant and is a handicap accessible venue with parking available behind the building
• Check www.MWVEvents.com for details

Jackson Art Studio: Color Mixing

Color Mixing with Melanie Levitt

Have you ever wanted to be more successful in mixing colors? In this one day workshop, Melanie will lead you through a series of exercises in color mixing and your knowledge of color will grow dramatically in one day. We will discuss color balance, intensity, warm & cool, and complementary colors to help you create more successful paintings. Melanie will share some of her secret color combinations she uses in her own work. We will discuss color relationships and how a color can look different depending on what it’s next to. This class is suitable for the total beginner student who wants to learn more or for the advanced student who wants to expand their knowledge of color mixing to improve their paintings. All supplies are included in this workshop and you will leave with “cheat sheets” to use as a reference for future classes. This adult class is also open to teens ages 16 and up.
Sunday, March 5,  9:30am-4:30pm,  $145 includes supplies

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel and we will refund you minus a $15 cancellation. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for ‘no shows’.

Price: $145.00

Start Time: 9:30 am
End Time: 4:30 pm

Date: October 22, 2017

Fields on the Saco

at The Barn at Merrill Farm

$85 for USVLT members; $100 for non-members 

The Upper Saco Valley Land Trust, in partnership with Mount Washington Valley Eaters and Growers (MWVEG), presents the 10th Annual Fields on the Saco.  The Land Trust is partnering with MWVEG to highlight the role of local agriculture and to emphasize the importance of conserving of our area’s rich agricultural lands. 

The 10^th Annual Fields on the Saco is sponsored by our event host The Barn at Merrill Farm, which is a wonderful New England inn nestled beside the Saco River in Conway. Originally the homestead of Thomas Merrill, a farmer and one of Conway’s founding fathers, the Barn is the perfect place to celebrate the harvest season.

The dinner will be held on Sunday, October 22nd. The event starts at 3:00 pm with locally-made libations, live music, hors d ‘oeuvres and auction items, followed by five enticing plated and paired courses, finishing with a grand finale dessert.

The evening will offer a wide array of culinary delights. New England chefs will be sourcing fresh, local ingredients and will pair regionally made spirits, beers, and wines with entrees made from sustainably raised dairy, meat, vegetables and herbs. The dinner will highlight both the creative talent of the selected chefs and our region’s best seasonal offerings.

THE CHEFS

Bryant Alden, Wildcat Tavern
Michael Beers, The Barn at Merrill Farm Inn
Jeff Fournier, The Thompson House Eatery
Liz Jackson, Libby’s Bistro and Saalt Pub
Jonathan Spak, The Oxford House Inn
Teresa Stearns, White Mountain Cider Company

THE FARMS

Earle Family Farm
Mountain Heartbeet Farm
Pork Hill Farm
White Gates Farm

THE PAIRINGS

Tamworth Distilling
Tuckerman Brewing Company
Sap House Meadery

This is a ticketed event with reservations required.

Jackson Art Studio: After School Teen Studio - 4 weeks

TEEN Studio Arts (drawing or painting)
After School Class with Melanie Levitt

In this intensive 4 session class, students will each work on their own individual project in either painting or drawing. (from photos or still life)  Lessons will be given in sketching, composition, line, color & value. Small class size allows for each student to receive lots of individual attention in a relaxed and nurturing environment. This class is open to all levels and abilities.  Students are responsible for the bulk of their own supplies and should bring a sketch book. For a  fee of $60, Jackson Art can provide oil painting  for the four weeks.

Monday Oct 23 - Nov 20, 3:30-5:30 pm, $115,  Ages 13-19 yrs.
(4 sessions, no class on Nov 13 )

Some Art Scholarships are available for those in need.

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $15 cancellation fee. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for missed classes. If kids miss a class, we will do our best to catch them up and send them home with paints to work on their paintings.

Start Time: 3:30 pm
End Time: 5:30 pm

Date: October 23, 2017

Downtown Gorham: A Community Conversation

Downtown Gorham: A Community Conversation

Tuesday, October 24th 6-8:30 pm (doors open @ 5:30)

Medallion Opera House, Gorham town Hall

Join UNH Extension to:

-Hear findings from assessment of downtown Gorham,   Exchange St., & Libby Recreation Complex

-Learn about Gorham's assets & opportunities for       improvement

-Identify projects to improve Gorham"s downtown

Learn how YOU can get involved!

Please RSVP: dvallee@gorhamnh.org

Sponsored by: NH Extension, NH First Impressions, Medallion Opera House

Thursday Night Book Club One Book One Valley

Thursday Night Book Club

White Birch Books Thursday Night Book Club

 Our Thursday Night Book Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month and is open to any and all readers. Our discussions are good, varied and – for the most part – stay on point. But we have a lot of fun, too. Stop in, try us out, meet some new friends and read some great books.

One in a Million Boy by Monica Wood

Thursday, October 26, 7 p.m. at Kennett High School

We are pleased to announce that this year’s book for One Book One Valley will be One in a Million Boy by Monica Wood.

The story of your life never starts at the beginning. Don't they teach you anything at school?

So says 104-year-old Ona to the 11-year-old boy who's been sent to help her out every Saturday morning. As he refills the bird feeders and tidies the garden shed, Ona tells him about her long life, from first love to second chances. Soon she's confessing secrets she has kept hidden for decades.

One Saturday, the boy doesn't show up. Ona starts to think he's not so special after all, but then his father arrives on her doorstep, determined to finish his son's good deed. The boy's mother is not so far behind. Ona is set to discover that the world can surprise us at any age, and that sometimes sharing a loss is the only way to find ourselves again.

We will be reading and discussing this book for our October Mystery Book Group and encourage anyone in our Thursday Night Book Group to join us at the bookstore on October 12 for our discussion. We will all meet at Kennett High School on Thursday, October 26 at 7pm to hear author Monica Wood speak and answer questions, followed by a book signing. We hope you can attend.

Jackson Art Studio: Kids Painting the Wht Mtn Landscape - 4 weeks

Painting the White Mtn Landscape for Kids -  After School Class
with Melanie Levitt

In this four week after school class, students will work on drawing and painting a White Mountain landscape scene from a photo. Lessons will include color mixing, shading, line, form and proportion.  Students will learn about composition and how to layer paint and create texture with a palette knife. Work will be done in pencil and acrylic paint on canvas. This class will help students improve their skills in a relaxing and nurturing environment. Students will work at their own level and class size will be limited to allow for individual attention.   Students should pack a snack and drink. All supplies included. Jackson and Bartlett students can take the bus to the studio but will need to arrange with the school. Please let us know if they plan on taking the bus
Thursdays, Oct 26-Nov 16, 3:45-5:15pm,  $105 includes all supplies, Ages 7-13

Some Art Scholarships are available for those in need.

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $15 cancellation fee. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for missed classes. If kids miss a class, we will do our best to catch them up and send them home with paints to work on their paintings.

Mediterranean Muses

        Mediterranean Muses

Twice Grammy-nominated guitarist-composer

          Jose Lezcano

Teams up with virtuoso pianist

         Virginia Eskin

To present a duo program of music that showcases works from Spain, Italy, and Hispano-America 

Thursday, October 26th @ 7 pm

Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall

Donations gratefully accepted

Sponsored by: Medallion Opera House, Music of the Great North Woods

Pumpkin Patch Express

Enjoy a Special Halloween train ride where each child selects a pumpkin.  Costumes are encouraged! 

Wicked Woods Halloween Weekend

Come Spend Halloween in the wicked Woods of Bretton Woods and the Omni Mount Washington Resort. The weekend is full of witches' cauldrons, black cats, superstitions, tricks, treats and spooky tales and is wicked fun for the entire family!

Location: Omni Mount Washington Resort

Times: Please visit the event web page for activity times: www.brettonwoods.com/wickedwoods

No Reservations are necessary

Haunted Happenings

Kids ages 12 and under trick-or-treat at Settlers Green stores!

Jackson Art Studio: Snowy Moonlight Sip & Paint

Price: $45.00

Start Time: 6:00 pm
End Time: 9:00 pm

Date: October 28, 2017

Half Marathon

The White Mountain Milers in conjunction with the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you and your family to join us for the 32nd annual

White Mountain Milers' Half Marathon and 5K

Net Proceeds benefit the Gretchen B. Hatch Memorial Scholarship Fund

We are now offering a Military & 1st Responder discount of 20%

E-MAIL us at ChiNewEngland@gmail.com to get your discount code. We will be giving away $1,000.00 in Prize money. All finishers have a chance to win!

• Events Featured Include:Half Marathon - individual (runner, walker & hand-cycle divisions)

  • Half Marathon - 2 person relay
  • 5K individual (runner & walker divisions)
  • Youth Division Dash

  All Competing Athletes will receive:

  • Performance race shirt
  • Custom finisher's Medal
  • Unlimited Race Photos
  • Post race Celebration with live music.
  • Participants Registering After 10/15/17 Are Not Guaranteed A Commemorative Event Shirt.

Carroll County RSVP 40th Annual Auction

Food & Drinks, Live Auction with Auctioneer Rob Clark
Silent Auction throughout, and YOU'RE Invited!

Great Get-Away Packages, Beautiful Hand Painted Furniture, Exciting Gift Certificates, Lots of Dine Around Packages, Magnificent Holiday Gift Baskets, Plus More... An event you won't want to miss!

Auction Benefits - Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement 
Meals on Wheels & Medical Transportation 

North Conway Community Center, Village of North Conway
Preview at 1:00 PM, Live Auction Begins at 2 PM
Event from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. 

22nd Annual Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Party

Blue Sunday at The Red Parka

The Blues Series continues!  5:30-9pm with no cover charge

Starting out with "The Love Dogs"

James Montgomery & Bruce Marshall

Matt & The Barnburners

H-Bomb

Flatbread Company hosts Connect A Pet New England's FUNdraiser night :)

Flatbread pizza is graciously hosting a fundraiser night for Connect A Pet New England. We are a dog rescue based in Albany, NH. We care for dogs who need a fresh start in life with their forever family. We have a small facility but also utilize fosters. We are currently helping dogs from a variety of areas and walks of life. This includes, but is not limited to, those affected by recent hurricanes. 

There will be great food, lots of fun, and prizes too! Please come show your support in any way you can, even if just grabbing pizza to refuel from trick or treating... Costumes are encouraged! :)

Flatbread Company hosts Connect A Pet New England's FUNdraiser night :)

Flatbread pizza is graciously hosting a fundraiser night for Connect A Pet New England from 4-9 pm. We are a dog rescue based in Albany, NH. We care for dogs who need a fresh start in life with their forever family. We have a small facility but also utilize fosters. We are currently helping dogs from a variety of areas and walks of life. This includes, but is not limited to, those affected by recent hurricanes. 

There will be great food, lots of fun, and prizes too! Please come show your support in any way you can, even if just grabbing pizza to refuel from trick or treating... Costumes are encouraged! :)