Natalie Periello was a beloved teacher at Canaan Elementary and Lebanon High School, who died unexpectedly on April 26th, 2012. She is survived by her four young children and a trust fund for them has been set up through Lake Sunapee Bank. If you would like to make a donattion the address is : 106 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.
Cow Pie Bingo
Saturday, May 19th is Hampshire’s Cooperative Preschool's Annual COW PIE BINGO event. The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. at 104 Lyme Road in Hanover, NH and rolls on until 2:00 p.m. but the REAL LIVE COW starts roaming that grassy bingo board at NOON... so don't be late! $15 gets you and your family of 4 admission for a spring day of fun including; a bingo square, (if you win, you take home$500!!) pony rides, zumba, story hour with Gary from the Howe, live music with Brian Cook, crafts, games, sack races , face painting, food, milk, ice cream...and fun for the whole family! All proceeds benefit a great cause - The HCNS Scholarship Fund. For more information, check out our web site at http://www.hampshirecooperative.org/bingo.html
Industrial History Tour Claremont, NH
The Northern New England chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology will be hosting the Claremont Industrial Historical Tour on Saturday, May 19th at 9:30 AM (rain or shine) at the Waypoint Vistor Center on 14 North Street in Claremont. A $5 donation will cover the coffee and donuts, plus the informative history hand-outs. For more information see the website at www.sia-web.org/chapters/nnec/index/htm
Kids Fishing Derby
The Neshobe Sportsman Club will be hosting its annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday May 19th at Camp Thorpe in Goshen, VT. Registration is from 8-10 AM and the Derby starting from 10 - 12:30. Two lifetime fishing licenses will be awarded. It will be fun for the whole family. For more information check out their website at www.neshobesportsmanclub.org
Walk to Cure Diabetes
Please join hundreds of Vermonters raising money for diabetes research for a cure. The VT State JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is being held Sunday, May 20th at Champlain Valley Union High School, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg VT. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please go to www.jdrf.org/walk and search for the VT walk location to register to walk or to make a donation.
Healthier You Series
The Connecticut Valley Home Care and Hospice presents its “Healthier You” series on Thursday May 24th from 11am-Noon. The Topic will be “Proper Foot Care” Presented by Heather Marsh, LPN. It will take place on 243 Broad Street in Claremont, NH. There will also be a free door prize. Please call (603) 543-6800 for more information.
Stock Car Racing Fundraiser
Stock car racing fans around New England will be greeted with some of the most recognizable names in Pro Stock racing when the Granite State Pro Stock Series begins the 2012 season at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH for the David's House 106 presented by Fenton Family Dealerships. The David’s House 106 will be an afternoon long event with an on-the-track pit party, live bands, The Pit Girls, door prizes, and much more. In addition, one fan will have the chance to win $5,000. The David’s House 106 presented by Fenton Family Dealerships will take place during Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May, 26 at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH. Practice begins at 4:00pm with a scheduled start time of 6:00pm. For more information on the Granite State Pro Stock Series and David’s House 106, please visit the Granite State Pro Stock Series website www.gspss.net.
Benefit Bake Sale/Car Wash
There will be a benefit Car Wash and Bake Sale on Saturday May 26th from 9am-1pm to benefit the surviving children of slain Lebanon High School teacher Natalie Perriello. The event will take place at the Grantham Fire Station located at 251 Route 10 South, Grantham NH.
Flea Market
The Lyme Boy Scout Troop 273 is once again sponsoring a Flea Market on the Lyme, NH Common on Saturday May 26th from 9am-4pm. Find bargains or set up your booth. For more information call (802)-333-4625 or (603)-795-2897.
Kid's Fishing Derby
The Hartford American Legion Post 26 is hosting the 2012 Kid’s Fishing Derby at the Hartford Rod & Gun Club Pond on Wildlife Road in Hartford, VT. The event will take place on Sunday May 27th with registration beginning at 8:15am and the derby starting at 9am and going until 11:30AM. Children ages 3-14 are urged to attend. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Please furnish own pole and bait.
Tag Sale
The Mid Vermont Christian School will be holding its annual Tag Sale on Friday May 25th from 8:30AM-4pm and Saturday May 26th from 8:30am-2pm. The sale will be held at the school located off Rt. 4 in Quechee, VT. There will be a bake sale on the Friday session and all proceeds from both days will benefit the school.
Healthier You Series
The Connecticut Valley Home Care and Hospice presents its “Healthier You Series” with the topic being “Proper Foot Care”. The event will take place on Tuesday May 29th from 11am-11:45am at the Newport Senior Center, 76 South Main Street, Newport, NH. Free door prize. Please call (603) 543-6800 for more information.
Guiding Good Choices Workshop
The Greater Falls Prevention Coalition (GFPC) is once again offering the "Guiding Good Choices" parenting series in Bellows Falls. Registration is currently open. This free, five-week series led by GFPC's Parent Outreach Coordinator provides support and skill-building for parents of kids ages 8-13. The class focuses on setting boundaries, monitoring, communication and dealing with conflict. Childcare and light food are available. To register, contact Deb Witkus at 802.463.9927 ext 212 or gfpc4parents@gmail.com.
Benefit Dinner
Join Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society on Thursday, May 31st for a magical evening twinkling with opportunity to bid on exotic vacation packages, unique dining experiences, private catered parties, unique day trips, jewelry, and more! Starry Starry Night, Lucy Mackenzie's annual benefit dinner and auction, will be held at the lovely Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms. Funds raised from the event will support of the care that the animals at the shelter receive. Call 802.484.5829 to purchase tickets today.
Ham and Bean Supper
The Enfield United Methodist Church will be hosting a Ham and Bean Supper on Friday June 1st from 5pm-6:30pm, at the Methodist Fellowship Hall, Rt.4 Enfield, NH. Adults are $8, Children 5-10 are $4 and Children under 4 are free. Menu includes: Homemade baked beans, ham, cole slaw, homemade pies, rolls, hot dogs, beverages. Take-out is available.
Pot-Roast Dinner
The United Church of Cornish will be hosting a Pot-Roast Dinner at the church vestry on center road, Cornish, NH on Saturday, June 2nd from 5pm-7pm. It's all you can eat! Adults: $10, Children: $5 and pre-schoolers are free. For more information call (603)-542-8546.
4th Annual Car and Tractor Show
On June 2, the Cornish Elementary School 7th grade class will hold the 4th Annual Car and Tractor Show. The event will take place (rain or shine) at the Cornish Fairgrounds in Cornish, NH from 10-2. Anyone is welcome to bring a car or tractor to the event. There will be music, raffles and great food! Donations will be accepted at the door! All proceeds will help the Cornish 7th graders earn money for a trip to Washington, DC. Join us for a fun-filled day, on Saturday, June 2, 10-2 at the Cornish Fairgrounds!
Benefit Car Show
The Natalie Perriello Benefit Car Show will be held on Saturday June 2nd at Thermadyne; 82 Benning Street in West Lebanon, NH. Registration starts at 9am and a $10 minimum donation is expected to register your car. Donations will also be accepted for general admission. For more info call 603-443-1166.
Sports Card and Coin Show
The twin state sports card and coin show will take place on Sunday June 3rd from 9-3 at the Charlestown Middle school gym in Charlestown New Hampshire. Buying, selling and trading Sports cards and vintage coins with collectors from all over New England. For more information or to reserve your table to sell call 603-543-7393
Big Green Triathlon
The Big Green Triathlon, a fun-filled event amidst breath-taking scenery and a FUN and challenging course for participants at all levels will take place on Saturday June 16th at Storrs Pond in Hanover, NH. Registrations will be capped at 250 solo participants, and 100 teams and a portion of the proceeds from be donated to CHaD, the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. For more info and to register go to: www.biggreentri.com
Silent and Live Auction
Since 1971, the Children’s Center of the Upper Valley (CCUV) has provided high quality, affordable childcare for families of preschool children living in the Upper Valley. This year CCUV are having a silent and live auction as part of their large spring event, which will be held June 24th from 2:00 PM- 4:30 PM at the American Legion Post 26 in White River, VT. Proceeds from this event will go towards the CCUV annual budget.
Furry FriendZee Peace of Mind Fundraiser
In its second year, the Furry FriendZee event raises both awareness and funds for a ground breaking hospice pet care program called: Pet Peace of Mind. The program utilizes trained volunteers to enable hospice patients to keep their pets with them, in their home, throughout their end-of-life journey. The Furry FriendZee fundraiser will take place on Thursday, June 28th. Participants can either collect sponsors to walk in the event with their own pets, or they can pay a one-time registration fee. 100% of the proceeds benefit the “Pet Peace of Mind” program. This is a 1.5 mile fun walk on a bike path behind Dothan Brook School in White River JCT (Wilder,) VT. Pet related demonstrations and exhibitors will be on-site with free samples and pet information. Prizes will be awarded to top three fundraisers. Live music will fill the air. Get your Pet & Owners photos taken. For more info log onto http://vnavnh.org/
Old Timers' Fair
The 51st Hanover Center Old Timers’ Fair will be held on Friday and Saturday June 29th and 30th, on the Old Parade Ground in Hanover Center, NH. The proceeds from the fair benefit the First Congregational Church of Hanover. Hours are Friday, June 24th from 5pm-9pm and Saturday, June 25th from 9am-4pm. The fair will feature a book sale, home baked goods, games and all the food and beverages you might expect. For more information call (603)-643-2618
Beadwork and Quillwork techniques
Native American artists will be demonstrating beadwork and quillwork techniques at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Demonstrations will be on the following Sunday afternoons 1pm-3pm from May through July: May 20th &27th, June 10th & 24th, July 1st & 29th. Each demonstrator will also be offering a class that same day. Class descriptions and instructor biographies are posted on our website. Call (603)456-2600 to reserve your spot. See our website for a complete listing of upcoming events: www.indianmuseum.org
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