January, 2014 Bizarre and Unique Holidays

Month:

• National Bath Safety Month
• National Blood Donor Month
• National Braille Literacy Month
• National Hobby Month
• Hot Tea Month
• National Oatmeal Month
• National Soup Month

Week Celebrations:

2nd Week Letter Writing Week

January 2014 Daily Holidays, Special and Wacky Days:

1 New Year's Day

2 Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day

3 Festival of Sleep Day

3 Fruitcake Toss Day

3 Humiliation Day

4 Trivia Day

5 National Bird Day

6 Bean Day

6 Cuddle Up Day

7 Old Rock Day

8 Bubble Bath Day

8 Male Watcher's Day

9 Play God Day

10 Houseplant Appreciation Day

10 Peculiar People Day

11 Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend's Day

12 Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day

12 National Pharmacist Day

13 International Skeptics Day

13 Make Your Dream Come True Day

14 Dress Up Your Pet Day

15 National Hat Day

16 National Nothing Day

17 Ditch New Years Resolutions Day

18 Thesaurus Day

18 Winnie the Pooh Day -The Birthday of Winnie's author A.A. Milne

19 National Popcorn Day

20 National Buttercrunch Day

20 Penguin Awareness Day

20 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday  , celebrated on the third Monday

21 National Hugging Day

21 Squirrel Appreciation Day

22 National Blonde Brownie Day

23 National Pie Day

23 National Handwriting Day

23 Measure Your Feet Day- we only ask...."Why!?!"

24 Beer Can Appreciation Day

24 Compliment Day

25 Opposite Day

26 Spouse's Day

27 Chocolate Cake Day

27 Punch the Clock Day

28 Fun at Work Day

28 National Kazoo Day

29 National Puzzle Day

29 National Cornchip Day

30 National Inane Answering Message Day

31 Backward Day

31 Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

St. Patrick's day...all you need to know

St. Patrick and the First St. Patrick's Day Parade

Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. In the centuries following Patrick's death (believed to have been on March 17, 461), the mythology surrounding his life became ever more ingrained in the Irish culture: Perhaps the most well known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock.

Since around the ninth or 10th century, people in Ireland have been observing the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick on March 17. Interestingly, however, the first parade held to honor St. Patrick's Day took place not in Ireland but in the United States. On March 17, 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as with fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.

Growth of St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society. Each group would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes (which actually first became popular in the Scottish and British armies) and drums.

In 1848, several New York Irish Aid societies decided to unite their parades to form one official New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. Today, that parade is the world 's oldest civilian parade and the largest in the United States, with over 150,000 participants. Each year, nearly 3 million people line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the procession, which takes more than five hours. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Savannah also celebrate the day with parades involving between 10,000 and 20,000 participants each.

St. Patrick's Day, No Irish Need Apply and the "Green Machine"

Up until the mid-19th century, most Irish immigrants in America were members of the Protestant middle class. When the Great Potato Famine hit Ireland in 1845, close to 1 million poor and uneducated Irish Catholics began pouring into America to escape starvation. Despised for their alien religious beliefs and unfamiliar accents by the American Protestant majority, the immigrants had trouble finding even menial jobs. When Irish Americans in the country's cities took to the streets on St. Patrick's Day to celebrate their heritage, newspapers portrayed them in cartoons as drunk, violent monkeys.

The American Irish soon began to realize, however, that their large and growing numbers endowed them with a political power that had yet to be exploited. They started to organize, and their voting block, known as the "green machine," became an important swing vote for political hopefuls. Suddenly, annual St. Patrick's Day parades became a show of strength for Irish Americans, as well as a must-attend event for a slew of political candidates. In 1948, President Harry S. Truman attended New York City 's St. Patrick's Day parade, a proud moment for the many Irish Americans whose ancestors had to fight stereotypes and racial prejudice to find acceptance in the New World.

The Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day

As Irish immigrants spread out over the United States, other cities developed their own traditions. One of these is Chicago’s annual dyeing of the Chicago River green. The practice started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegal sewage discharges and realized that the green dye might provide a unique way to celebrate the holiday. That year, they released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river--enough to keep it green for a week! Today, in order to minimize environmental damage, only 40 pounds of dye are used, and the river turns green for only several hours.

Although Chicago historians claim their city's idea for a river of green was original, some natives of Savannah, Georgia (whose St. Patrick's Day parade, the oldest in the nation, dates back to 1813) believe the idea originated in their town. They point out that, in 1961, a hotel restaurant manager named Tom Woolley convinced city officials to dye Savannah's river green. The experiment didn't exactly work as planned, and the water only took on a slight greenish hue. Savannah never attempted to dye its river again, but Woolley maintains (though others refute the claim) that he personally suggested the idea to Chicago's Mayor Richard J. Daley.

St. Patrick's Day Around the World

Today, people of all backgrounds celebrate St. Patrick's Day, especially throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in many other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore and Russia.

In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick's Day was traditionally been a religious occasion. In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17. Beginning in 1995, however, the Irish government began a national campaign to use interest in St. Patrick's Day to drive tourism and showcase Ireland and Irish culture to the rest of the world. Today, approximately 1 million people annually take part in Ireland 's St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin, a multi-day celebration featuring parades, concerts, outdoor theater productions and fireworks shows.

March......other than St Patrick's Day

March is designated as:

National Frozen Food Month ~

National Umbrella Month ~

Spiritual Wellness Month ~

National Women’s History Month…and much more.

March 1 -7 is National Cheerleader Week……National Ghostwriter Week …. National Procrastination Week

March 8 – 15 is National Professional Pet Sitters Week….Celebrate Your Name Week…National Chocolate Lover’s Week

March 16 – 23 is National Sleep Awareness Week…..National Toad Hollow Week…Act Happy Week

March 24 – 31 is World Folk Tales & Fables Week….National Bubble Blowers Week

Did you know you can celebrate the following days as special events?

March 1st is — National Pig Day

March 5 is — St. Piran’s Day

March 9 is — “Barbie Doll” Day

March 11 is — Johnny Appleseed Day

March 14 is — Potato Chip Day

March 15 is — True Confessions Day

March 20 is — Corn Dog Day

March 21 is — Spring Fairy Fun Day

March 23 is — National Puppy Day

March 30 is — National Pencil Day

A few other things you probably didn’t know happened in March include:

The president signed an order that made “The Star Spangled Banner” the national anthem on March 3rd 1931.

Ghandi was arrested for peaceful disobedience protest on March 19th, 1922.

On March 20, 1964 a huge earthquake (8.8 magnitude) rocked Alaska.

U.S. Inauguration of the newly elected president took place in March until 1937 when the day was changed to January.

December, 2011 Bizarre and Unique Holidays

December is.....

Bingo Month
Write a Friend Month

1 Eat a Red Apple Day

1 World Aids Awareness Day

2 National Fritters Day

3 National Roof over Your Head Day

4 Santas' List Day - we hope you are on the "Nice" list

4 Wear Brown Shoes Day

5 Bathtub Party Day

5 Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that!

6 St. Nicholas Day

6 Mitten Tree Day

6 Put on your own Shoes Day

7 International Civil Aviation Day

7 Letter Writing Day

7 National Cotton Candy Day - would you like some fairy floss?

7 Pearl Harbor Day

8 National Brownie Day

8 Take it in the Ear Day

9 Christmas Card Day

9 National Pastry Day

10 Human Rights Day

11 International Children's Day - Second Sunday in December

11 National Noodle Ring Day

12 National Ding-a-Ling Day

12 Poinsettia Day

13 Ice Cream Day

13 Violin Day

14 National Bouillabaisse Day

15 Bill of Rights Day

15 National Lemon Cupcake Day

16 National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

17 National Maple Syrup Day

18 Bake Cookies Day

18 National Roast Suckling Pig Day

19 Look for an Evergreen Day

19 Oatmeal Muffin Day

20 Go Caroling Day

21 Forefather's Day

21 Humbug Day

21 National Flashlight Day

21 Look on the Bright Side Day

22 National Date Nut Bread Day - or September 8!?

23 Festivus - for the rest of us

23 Roots Day

24 National Chocolate Day

24 National Egg Nog Day

25 Christmas Day

25 National Pumpkin Pie Day for recipes see Pumpkin Nook 's Cookbook

26 Boxing Day

27 Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day

27 National Fruitcake Day

28 Card Playing Day

29 Pepper Pot Day

30 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day

31 Make Up Your Mind Day

31 New Year's Eve

31 Unlucky Day

March is.................
Irish American Month
Music in Our Schools Month
National Craft Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Irish American Heritage Month- designated by Congress in 1995.
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Women's History Month
Poetry Month
Red Cross Month
Social Workers Month

Did you Know? March was named for the Roman God "Mars"
Week Celebrations:
2nd Week National Bubble Week
2nd Week Crochet Week


1 National Pig Day
1 Peanut Butter Lovers' Day
2 Old Stuff Day
3 I Want You to be Happy Day
3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day
3 National Anthem Day
3 Peach Blossom Day
4 Holy Experiment Day
4 Hug a GI Day
5 Multiple Personality Day
6 Dentist's Day
6 National Frozen Food Day
6 National Salesperson Day - first Friday in the month
7 National Crown Roast of Pork Day
8 Be Nasty Day ..let's ignore this one please!
8 International (Working) Women's Day
9 Employee Appreciation Day
9 Panic Day
10 Middle Name Pride Day
11 Johnny Appleseed Day
11 Worship of Tools Day - guys, you can relate
12 Girl Scouts Day
12 Plant a Flower Day
13 Ear Muff Day
13 Jewel Day
14 Learn about Butterflies Day
14 National Potato Chip Day
14 National Pi Day- Why today? Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi.
14 National Quilting Day - third Saturday of month
15 Everything You Think is Wrong Day
15 Ides of March
15 Incredible Kid Day
15 Dumbstruck Day
16 Everything You Do is Right Day
16 Freedom of Information Day
17 Submarine Day - the hero sandwich or the boat??
17 Saint Patrick's Day
18 Goddess of Fertility Day
18 Supreme Sacrifice Day
19 Poultry Day
20 International Earth Day
20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day
20 Proposal Day
21 Fragrance Day
22 National Goof Off Day
23 National Chip and Dip Day
23 Near Miss Day
24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
25 Pecan Day
25 Waffle Day
26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
27 National "Joe" Day
28 Something on a Stick Day
29 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
29 Smoke and Mirrors Day
30 National Doctor's Day
30 I am in Control Day
30 Take a Walk in the Park Day
31 Bunsen Burner Day
31 National Clam on the Half Shell Day

Newport Winter Carnival 2009

WINTER CARNIVAL 2009
February 11-15, 2009
Winter Carnival Schedule of Events
updated Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 10:30am

A Night on Broadway

Cabin Fever???

Newport Recreation Department

http://www.newportrec.com

Library Arts Center
58 North Main StreetNewport, NH 03773603-863-3040

http://www.libraryartscenter.orglac@sugar-river.netlac@sugar-river.net

Newport Opera House Association
Performance center featuring live entertainment and community-based events
20 Main StreetPO Box 351Newport, NH 03773603-863-2412 fax: 603-863-4861

http://www.newportoperahouse.cominfo@newportoperahouse.cominfo@newportoperahouse.com

Eastman Cross Country Center
6 ClubHouse LaneGrantham, NH 03753603-863-4500

www.eastmannh.org/ski/

Grantham Indoor
An indoor sports facility, including indoor golf.
163 Yankee Barn RoadPO Box 739Grantham, NH 03753603-865-9800 fax: 603-865-9810http://www.granthamindoor.com/mailto:603-865-9810www.granthamindoor.cominfogi@fcgnetworks.com

Mount Sunapee Resort
1398 Route 103PO Box 2021Newbury, NH 03255603-763-2356

http://www.mountsunapee.com/

Sunset Lanes
13 John Stark HighwayPO Box 178Newport, NH 03773603-863-5086

Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 2 North Main Street, Newport NH 03773603-863-1510

mailto:03773603-863-1510chamber@newportnhchamber.org http://www.newportnhchamber.org/

January is:

National Blood Donor Month
National Braille Literacy Month
National Hobby Month
Hot Tea Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Soup Month
Week Celebrations:
2nd Week Letter Writing Week

Each Day:
1 New Year's Day
2 Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day
3 Festival of Sleep Day
3 Fruitcake Toss Day
3 Humiliation Day
4 Trivia Day
5 National Bird Day
6 Bean Day
6 Cuddle Up Day
7 Old Rock Day
8 Bubble Bath Day
8 Male Watcher's Day
9 Play God Day
10 Peculiar People Day
11 Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend's Day
12 Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day
12 National Pharmacist Day
13 International Skeptics Day
13 Make Your Dream Come True Day
14 Dress Up Your Pet Day
15 National Hat Day
16 National Nothing Day
17 Ditch New Years Resolutions Day
18 Thesaurus Day
18 Winnie the Pooh Day -The Birthday of Winnie's author A.A. Milne
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday , celebrated on the third Monday
19 National Popcorn Day
20 National Buttercrunch Day
20 Penguin Awareness Day
21 National Hugging Day
21 Squirrel Appreciation Day
22 National Blonde Brownie Day
23 National Pie Day
23 National Handwriting Day
23 Measure Your Feet Day- we only ask...."Why!?!"
24 Beer Can Appreciation Day
24 Compliment Day
25 Opposite Day
26 Spouse's Day and Chinese New Year..H-E-L-L-O!
27 Chocolate Cake Day
27 Punch the Clock Day
28 Fun at Work Day
28 National Kazoo Day
29 National Puzzle Day
29 National Cornchip Day
30 National Inane Answering Message Day
31 Backward Day
31 Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

December Bizarre and Unique Holidays

Month: Bingo Month and Write a Friend Month

1 Eat a Red Apple Day
1 World Aids Awareness Day
2 National Fritters Day
3 National Roof over Your Head Day
4 Santas' List Day - we hope you are on the "Nice" list
4 Wear Brown Shoes Day
5 Bathtub Party Day
5 Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that!
6 St. Nicholas Day
6 Mitten Tree Day
6 Put on your own Shoes Day
7 International Civil Aviation Day
7 Letter Writing Day
7 National Cotton Candy Day - would you like some fairy floss?
7 Pearl Harbor Day
8 Eid-Ul-Adha - date varies
8 National Brownie Day
8 Take it in the Ear Day
9 Christmas Card Day
9 National Pastry Day
10 Human Rights Day
11 National Noodle Ring Day
12 National Ding-a-Ling Day
12 Poinsettia Day
13 Ice Cream Day
13 Violin Day
14 International Children's Day - Second Sunday in December
14 National Bouillabaisse Day
15 Bill of Rights Day
15 National Lemon Cupcake Day
16 National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
17 National Maple Syrup Day
18 Bake Cookies Day
18 National Roast Suckling Pig Day
19 Look for an Evergreen Day
19 Oatmeal Muffin Day
20 Go Caroling Day
21 Forefather's Day
21 Humbug Day
21 National Flashlight Day
21 Look on the Bright Side Day
22 National Date Nut Bread Day - or September 8!?
23 Roots Day
24 National Chocolate Day
24 National Egg Nog Day
25 Christmas Day
25 National Pumpkin Pie Day for recipes see Pumpkin Nook 's Cookbook
26 Boxing Day
27 Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day
27 National Fruitcake Day
28 Card Playing Day
29 Pepper Pot Day
30 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
31 Make Up Your Mind Day
31 New Year's Eve
31 Unlucky Day

Good 'ol New Hampshire ride on toy

The Best Day Ever!!!!!

APRIL Important Dates to Remember

April, 2008

Month:
National Humor Month
International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
Poetry Month
National Pecan Month
National Welding Month
Records and Information Management Month
Stress Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Weekly Celebrations:
Week 1 Library Week
Week 1 Read a Road Map Week.
Week 2 Garden Week
Week 3 Organize Your Files Week
Week 3 Medical Labs Week
Week 4 Administrative Assistants Week
Week 4 National Karaoke Week
Each Day:
1 April Fool's Day
1 International Tatting Day
2 Children's Book Day
2 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
2 Reconciliation Day
3 Don't Go to Work Unless it's Fun Day - we know your decision
3 Tweed Day
4 Hug a Newsman Day
4 National Walk to Work Day - first Friday of month
4 Walk Around Things Day
4 School Librarian Day
4 Tell a Lie Day
5 Go for Broke Day
6 Plan Your Epitaph Day - a little morbid if you ask me
6 Sorry Charlie Day
7 Caramel Popcorn Day - Most likely created by a popocorn maker, or an Ecard company.
7 No Housework Day -wait isint that every day
7 World Health Day
8 All is Ours Day
8 Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
9 Name Yourself Day I like Supermom
9 Winston Churchill Day
10 Golfer's Day
10 National Siblings Day
11 Eight Track Tape Day - do you remember those?
11 Barbershop Quartet Day
12 Big Wind Day - this day blows me away!
12 Russian Cosmonaut Day
13 Blame Someone Else Day
13 Scrabble Day
14 Ex Spouse Day
14 International Moment of Laughter Day
14 Look up at the Sky Day - don't you have anything better to do?
14 National Pecan Day
14 Reach as High as You Can Day
15 Rubber Eraser Day
15 Titanic Remembrance Day
16 National Eggs Benedict Day
16 National Librarian Day
16 National Stress Awareness Day
17 Blah, Blah, Blah Day
17 National Cheeseball Day
18 International Juggler's Day - also applies to multi tasking office workers
18 Newspaper Columnists Day
18 Pet Owners Independence Day
19 National Garlic Day
20 Look Alike Day
20 Volunteer Recognition Day
21 Kindergarten Day Yeah...I love this Day
21 Patriot's Day - third Monday of the month
22 Girl Scout Leader Day
22 National Jelly Bean Day aka Brittni's 20th Birthday
23 Lover's Day
23 National Zucchini Bread Day - they hold this at a time when you are not sick of all that zucchini.
23 Take a Chance Day
23 World Laboratory Day
12 Astronomy Day - date varies
24 Pig in a Blanket Day
25 East meets West Day
25 World Penguin Day
26 Executive Admin's Day (Secretary's Day)
26 Hug an Australian Day
26 National Pretzel Day
26 Richter Scale Day
27 Babe Ruth Day
27 National Prime Rib Day
27 Tell a Story Day
28 Great Poetry Reading Day
28 Kiss Your Mate Day - guys, do not forget this one. Kiss her, then read her some poetry.
29 Greenery Day
29 National Shrimp Scampi Day
30 Hairstyle Appreciation Day
30 National Honesty Day

February, 2008 Bizarre and Unique Holidays

Month:
American Heart Month
An Affair to Remember Month
Black History Month
Canned Food Month
Creative Romance Month
Great American Pie Month
National Cherry Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
National Grapefruit Month
National Weddings Month

Weekly Celebrations:
3rd Week International Flirting Week


Each Day:
1 National Freedom Day
2 Ground Hog Day
2 Candlemas
3 The Day the Music Died - Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959.
4 Create a Vacuum Day
4 Thank a Mailman Day
5 National Weatherman's Day
6 Lame Duck Day
7 Wave All you Fingers at Your Neighbor Day
7 Send a Card to a Friend Day - obviously created by a card company
8 Boy Scout Day - celebrates the birthday of scouting
8 Kite Flying Day - in the middle of winter!?!
9 Toothache Day
10 Umbrella Day
11 Clean out Your Computer Day - second Monday of Month
11 Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day
11 Make a Friend Day
11 White T-Shirt Day
12 Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
12 Plum Pudding Day
12 Winter Olympics - not 'til 2010
13 Get a Different Name Day
14 Ferris Wheel Day
14 National Organ Donor Day
14 Valentine's Day
15 Candlemas - on the Julian Calendar
15 National Gum Drop Day
15 Singles Awareness Day
16 Do a Grouch a Favor Day
17 Random Acts of Kindness Day
18 National Battery Day
18 President's Day - third Monday of month
19 National Chocolate Mint Day
20 Cherry Pie Day
20 Hoodie Hoo Day
20 Love Your Pet Day
21 Card Reading Day
22 George Washington's Birthday
22 Be Humble Day
22 Walking the Dog Day
22 International World Thinking Day
23 International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
23 Tennis Day
24 National Tortilla Chip Day
25 Pistol Patent Day
26 Carnival Day
26 National Pistachio Day - it's a nutty day!
26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day
27 Polar Bear Day
27 No Brainer Day - this day is for me!
28 Floral Design Day
28 Public Sleeping Day
28 National Tooth Fairy Day - and/or August 22
29 Leap Day (once every four years)

Newport Winter Carnival 2008

Saturday February 9th, 2008

7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Rotary Pancake Breakfast- Stone Church- All you can eat, Pancakes,Sausage. Great food, even better waitstaff. Adults $5.00 Kids $3.00.

9:00 AM- Sliding Party- Newport Moose Lodge- Bring your sleds and your Helmets to theMoose for a great sliding event. Put on by Women of the Moose. Ribbons.

10:00 AM- 7:00 PM- Open Skating – Town Common. Free skating, hot cocoa. Hut open all day.Free skate rentals. BBQ.

11:00-3:00- BBQ-Town Common- Newport Friends of Rec and the PTO present the greatsausage & burger fest! Come eat!

10:30 AM- Skate-a-thon – Town Common- Come try and break the record. 140 Laps in onehour! Ribbons and free hot dogs to all entrants.

11:00AM- 3:00 PM- Castle Bounce & Jousting, Town CommonBring the kids to bounce around in the medieval castle. If you are feeling a bit frisky, try yourhand at our joust competition.

11:00AM – 2:00 PM KUBB Medieval Stick Throwing Contest, Town CommonTry your hand at a game that has transcended time. A Scandinavian game of “throwing wood” isstill played with the world championships in Gotland, Sweden. Come and give it a try. Prizes. Nocharge.

11:00 AM- Ski Joring- Parlin Field- Separate Divisions: Open/ Locals/ Beginners. Carla Skinder 542-6065. Food vendors on site.

12:00 Noon- Annual Winter Carnival Parade- Assemble at 11:00 AM behind old SunocoStation on Elm Street. Chamber of Commerce/Newport Lions. Spectate from the Common.

1:00 PM- Float Judging- Register with Chamber, Jeanette Scales 863.75091:00 PM- Photo Judging- Library Arts Center. Best Snow shot or Best Life in NH. Register withDoris Nelson at 863-3040

1:00 PM- Glutton Bowl “Drum Sticks”- Bandstand AreaA timed event. Call 863.1332 to register. Medals to the winners. Plan to bring a camera and getmessy!

1:00 PM- 3:00 PM- Wagon Rides- Bandstand. Wagon rides around the common. Bring thekids for a cool wagon ride. Free. Richard Vincent

1:30 PM- Frozen Open (Golf on Snow)- Meadow Park-Buck or a Button. Bring your favorite Club. Lari Bell 863-7913. Prizes.

3:00 PM- 5:00 PM- Art Gallery Show “Patterns of NH” by Jon Gilbert. Library Arts Center.Info Doris Nelson

5:00 PM- 7:00 PM- ROAST PORK DINNER, Newport Senior Center.Good eats for all, with all the fixings. Adults $9.00 Kids $6.00. Reservations only.Joan Willey contact 863-3177.

6:00 PM- Fire/Police VS. Rec/Teachers Basketball Challenge, Wheeler Gym @ Towle SchoolSomething new! The Police and Fire Departments have teamed up to take on the Newport Recand Teachers in this classic battle. Will the teachers and coaches be able to withstand thebravery and loyalty of Newport finest? $1.00 or a button will let you find out.

8:00 PM- 12 Midnight- Last Kid Picked, Newport Opera House.Newport’s favorite band is back to play the rock and roll that you love. Tickets $15. Buy em now!

Sunday February 10th 2008
9:00 AM- 10th annual Karr Klassic, High school hockey rink. One of Newport’s finest carnivalevents. Karr cup up for grabs. Come spectating. Ed Karr 863-3969.

10:00 AM- “Chuck a Puck”, Hockey Rink. During Halftime of the Karr classic you will beinvited to toss out a puck for a prize and be selected for the Shootout for Cash. Must Registerand Pucks will be provided. Ed Karr 863-3969.

10:00 AM Disc Golf Tournament, High School, 18 holesSnowshoes optional, but probable depending on the weather. Contact James Beaulieu of NHS863.2414. Bring your own Frisbee. Check out the new professional course. Prizes!

10:00 AM- 2:00 PM- Food Vendors, High School Hockey rink. Food will be served. Hot Dogs,great eats.

10:00 AM- 7:00 PM- Open Skating, Town Common. Skating hut is open all day, Hot cocoa

11:00 AM- Kids Dodgeball- Newport High SchoolGet teams of 6 together to compete for the Dodgeball Champion of Newport. (3) Divisions, K-2,3-5, 6-8 grades. $10 bucks per team. Sign-up at Coronis Market or Newport Rec.

11:00 AM- Broom Hockey Tournament, High School. Bruises and prizes provided. JoshFisher at 863.1332 to sign up your team. Grades 9- Adult!

12:00 PM- Ski Joring, Parlin Field.Come by for the Finals. Vendors with food. Carla Skinder 542-6065 & Maura Stetson

1:00 PM- Ski Jumping, Newport High School. High Flyers. Ron Beaudet. Great Spectatorevent.

2:00 PM Snowshoe Orienteering Event, Meet across the street from the NHS Football Field.Bring your snowshoes and families. Beginner orienteering provided. You will get a map andhave to find 5-7 locations, have your card punched, then return to the starting point. Great adventure with your kids. Call 863.1332 for more information. No charge.

3:00PM- 4:00 PM- Music at Library Arts Center-Music by the Bill Rosen Quartet, featuring a guitar, piano, saxophone and drums. Doris Nelson,863.3040

4:00-6:00PM Knight of Murder Mystery & Dinner, Newport Moose ClubAuthentic Medieval dinner and murder mystery role-played and solved by you, our guests. $8.00,$1.00 off with a button, another $1.00 off if you come in Medieval dress! Advance ticketsavailable call 863.1040.

7:00 PM- Carnival Finale Fireworks, Parlin Field. Fantastic finish to a great Carnival. Betty Maiola coordinates.

Don't Foget it's.......

Moon First Photographed (January 2, 1839)
Louis Braille's Birthday (January 4, 1809)
Amelia Earhart Flew Solo Across Pacific (January 11, 1935)
Clean Off Your Desk Day (January 14)
Ben Franklin's Birthday (January 17, 1706)
Martin Luther King Day (January 21)
Auschwitz Concentration Camp Liberated (January 27, 1945)
Challenger Shuttle Exploded (January 28, 1986)
National Puzzle Day (January 29)
Jackie Robinson's Birthday (January 31, 1919)
Thirteenth Amendment Abolished Slavery (January 31, 1865)
Groundhog Day (February 2)
15th Amendment Signed (February 3, 1868)
Rosa Parks's Birthday (February 4, 1913)
Mardi Gras (February 5)
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 6)
Chinese New Year (February 7)
Valentine's Day (February 14)
Susan B. Anthony Day (February 15)
King Tut's Tomb Opened (February 16, 1923)
Presidents' Day (February 18)
George Washington's Birthday (February 22, 1732)
Leap Year Day (February 29)

December 1st Event

Sunapee Harbor "Magic" A Christmas Celebration!!

This wonderful family event on December 1st promises to be bigger and better then ever.

A wonderful day of activities is planned for visitors to the Harbor! The "Loony Lunge" will kick-off the celebration with a splash at noon. Included in the festivities are workshops for... cookie decorating, wreath decorating, ornament making, fabric chains, and holiday cards. Other activities include... story reading - face painting - magician - caroling - silent auction - horse pulled hayrides - yummy treats - a visit from Santa - a "Magical" Christmas Parade and tree lighting... plus another "magical" surprise! Many Elves (Santa's helpers) will be on hand to make sure everyone has a very special day! LINK HERE for complete itinerary of events, program details and sign-up for workshops! The entire Harbor Community has come together for this event - to celebrate the "magic" of Christmas.

More details can be found at www.sunapeeharbor.com

Bundle up the family to come out and share in the excitement!!!


Scott Blewitt
Sunapee Recreation Dept.

Need A Photographer?

Are you looking to capture that special moment in time? Your engagement, wedding, family photo, senior pictures, individual photos? I have added some of my photos to the website before for you to check out my work. If you like what you see, give me a call! Very reasonably priced. Very relaxed.

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Beth Rexford
417 Chandler Mills Rd
Newport NH 03773
603.477.8968

Turkey Trot in Sunapee

Sunapee Recreation and Lions Club is offering a great way to start your Thanksgiving Day morning (race time 8:30am). Register in advance to get aon of a kind free T-shirt.5K run/walk along Lake Ave. Race course will begin by going up Burkhavenhill and looping back to Sunapee Harbor, so start to train now! Prize for best costume and well as other age catagories!!Additional details will follow soon!

September 22 in Sunapee

This is for a Special Land Use Planning Session that the Planning Board is sponsoring on Sept. 22. Please join and help Sunapee plan for the next 20years!

FIREWORKS IN SUNAPEE

SUNDAY NIGHT 9/8 In celebration of the 100th birthday of White Shutters A grand fireworks display will be showcased on sunday night at dusk. Dewey beach will serve as a wonderful viewing location. Enjoy the weekend!!! Scott Blewitt Sunapee Recreation Dept.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE-
C12 4-Stroke 110cc Red/Black Mini-Chopper.
Brand New. $700.00 or B/O
Call Terry Robertson (603) 477-6537 Days or (603) 863-6819 Evenings
Terry Robertson (click on for picture)

Consignment Back-To-School Shopping

Mary's Little Lamb, a childrens' clothes and accessories consignment shop located in the Newport Plaza in Newport has the highest quality kids consignments, baby furniture, books and beyond that I have ever seen in a second-hand store. All items are carefully scrutinized for stains, wear, and other imperfections before anything is put on the racks, ensuring only the best is available for purchase. They also take the time to organize every item in the store by size season, and special holiday to make your shopping experience that much easier. Help support local small businesses and visit Mary's Little Lamb today! Submitted by Jesse Baker

Apple Pie Craft Fair

August 25th, Saturday ~ 33rd Annual Apple Pie Craft Fair, a fund raiser for the Library Arts Center, 9 am - 3 pm, rain or shine on the Newport Town Common. Featuring 100 craft booths, food vendors, chicken BBQ by the Newport Firemen's Assoc., and an apple pie contest with judging at 11 am. Pies are then sold by the slice. Also, visit the Richards Library Festival across the street, featuring craft demonstrations, book sale, cookie walk, dance programs and music. To enter the apple pie contest or for more information, call 863-3040, http://www.libraryartscenter.org/.

Blueberry Picking Time..................

It that time...well it has been for a few weeks now...so get your family together and head over to the Bartlett's Blueberry Farm in Newport. The picking is fantastic! We went last week and my oldest son (17) was impressed when he set a blueberry on top of a quarter and the quarter disappeared under the sweet giant blueberry! We have had sour cream blueberry pie...(click to see recipe) Lemon-Blueberry cake...super easy make a lemon cake from a box , pour a lot of blueberries on the top of the batter and bake as directed...no need to frost ...just eat!! We have made 2 batches of Jam....and we have all been eating raw blueberries by the handfuls around the clock....

(Click blueberry anywhere in black or red for info and directions to the Farm)

AUGUST EVENTS

Bravery Soup
New London Barn Playhouse Theatre for the Young at Heart: “Bravery Soup”; 11am & 2pm. Kids 2 thru 10, pay your age, Kids over 10 and all adults $10. Kids under 2 free.
8/17/2007
The Fells Benefit Auction at The Fells
Under the tent in the beautiful Rose Terrace, this is an important fund raiser to benefit the gardens and grounds of The Fells. Begin with passed hors d'oeurves, libations and a silent auction at 5pm, followed by Emery Sanders on the auction block from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Dessert and ballroom dancing to the lively music of the Granite State Stompers wind up the evening.
8/18/2007
Anything Goes: Music of the Era-Tom LaMark & His Orchestra
Anything Goes: Music of the Era--Tom LaMark & His Orchestra. Bring your dancing shoes for a Roaring 20’s style fundraiser to support the New London Historical Society’s Mission.
8/18/2007
Discovering Ferns at The Fells
Discover more about these beautiful and fascinating plants with Chris Mattrick, White Mountain National Forest Service botanist. Co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS). Limit 15; advance registration and payment required; $30 Fells or NEWFS members, non-members $36. To register, call NEWFS Registrar Lana Reed, 508-877-7630, ext 3303.
8/20/2007
Always….Patsy Cline
New London Barn Playhouse presents “Always….Patsy Cline”, a musical tribute based on the life of the singer, told through the eyes of her real-life whacky fan, Louise Seeger, Over 50 great Patsy Cline hits.
8/21/2007 -8/26/2007
CATS
New London Barn Playhouse presents “CATS” T. S. Eliot’s poetic jellicle cats sing and dance their way through the Jellicle Ball, where Old Deuteronomy chooses one cat to be reborn to a different jellicle life. Tues – Sat 8 pm, Sunday 5 pm, $28; Wed and Special Sat Matinees 2 pm, $22, Sat Matinee (25th), families save 25% of matinee prices; Royal Box seating $6 additional.
8/23/2007
Vermont Jazz Ensemble
Seventeen piece jazz band playing wonderful music from the 30s and 40s. The Vermont Jazz Ensemble has been dedicated to bringing Vermont and New England the finest in Big Band concert and dance sounds since 1976. Tickets available at Morgan Hill Bookstore and Chamber of Commerce Information Booth, New London.
8/23/2007
33rd Annual Apple Pie Craft Fair
Annual Apple Pie Craft Fair, a fund raiser for the Library Arts Center, 9 am – 4 pm, rain or shine on the Newport Town Common. Featuring 100 craft booths, food vendors, chicken BBQ by the Newport Firemen’s Assoc., and an apple pie contest with judging at 11 am. Pies are then sold by the slice. 8/25

Apple Pie Craft Fair

The 34th Annual Apple Pie Craft Fair

Place: Newport Town Common
Date: Saturday, August 25 ,2007
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Fair is named for the delicious home-made Apple Pies that are donated by bakers from all over town and sold to benefit the Library Arts Center.

A big event is the Apple Pie Contest, judged by local luminaries the day of the Fair and the prize-winning apple pies are sold by the slice after the contest.

Also, 90 booths of crafts, music and entertainment, as well as The Firemen's BBQ; a truly town wide event!

BLUEBERRIES!!!!!! July 18th

Bartlett's Blueberries

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! Wednesday July 18th is opening day at the blueberry farm!!!

Best Ever Sour Cream Blueberry Pie...You WILL be famous!!!

4 cups Bartlett's Blueberries
1-9 inch deep dish pie crust
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 sour cream
Topping
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter

Combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour and salt. Add eggs and sour cream, stirring until blended.
Place Bartlett's blueberries in pastry shell, and spoon sour cream mixture over berries. In
another bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles course meal. Sprinkle this mixture over the berry mixture in the pie shell.

Bake at 350 for 55 minutes to one hour...or until lightly browned.

Garnish with additional blueberries and mint leaves.....

Attention Sunapee Residence

We have a web site explaining what the Charrette is all about and how people can participate. The site also includes a discussion board and quick survey. We need the community's input! Visit www.sunapeeoldtownhall.org Click on Charrette Schedule

THIS IS IMPORTANT TO YOU!

Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter, and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit MapQuest, you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book. If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious and alarming. Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my number and it came up along with the map and directions straight to our house. I did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you to do the same. In order to test whether your phone number is zapped go to Google at www.google.com, type your phone number in the search bar (e.g. 555-555-1212) and press enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form.
Removal takes 48-hours. Please share this information with friends and family.

Expo on the Newport Common

A Sugar River Business Support Group of Micro-Credit NH Event Saturday, July 14th 10am-4pm Newport Common Main Street, Newport, NH This is a networking event with family appeal. There will be vendors available with product to sample, purchase, promote and peruse- something for everyone! Food, drink and entertainment will be on site and demonstrations will be set up throughout the duration of the expo. This is the do not miss networking event of the year! Visit MicroCreditNH.org for more information, or call Jesse Baker at 603-667-3841. Vendors needed! Thank you for supporting local small business!

Frisbee is alive and well in Newport!

Starting on June 2nd and for 4 consecutive Saturdays from 9-12 noon The Newport Recreation Department, under direction of Newport Grad Jacob Stout will be conducting a Ultimate Frisbee Pilot League. These days are free of charge to see what kind of interest is in the Newport Community for Ultimate Frisbee. You will be required to sign up at the Newport Rec ahead of time, but there will be no charge. This is a great chance to get out and play. There are no age or gender requirements, but generally it is from 9th grade through and including adults. Get hooked on Frisbee! Also the Newport Disc golf course is open for playing. 18 holes starting at the high school. Please get out and play. Discs can be bought at Napa Auto Parts right here in Newport. Course Designer James Beaulieu is also looking to start up a Disc Golf club. If you would like more information on this free, healthy, family sport, give us a shout. If you would like to learn more about the club, and possible dates of club get togethers send James an email at JBeaulieu@newport.k12.nh.us Frisbee is alive and well in Newport!

PRICE REDUCED

FOR SALE- C12 4-Stroke 110cc Red/Black Mini-Chopper. Brand New. $800.00 Call Terry Robertson (603) 477-6537 Days or (603) 863-6819 Evenings Terry Robertson Originally uploaded by jumpforsoy.

A Recipe For Aggie

Leek & Barley Casserole 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 C Barley 1 Medium Yellow Onion 4 C Vegetarian Stock 2 C Water 4 C Leeks Coarsely Chopped 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil Fresh Ground Black Pepper Heat pan add 1 tbsp oil and barley, brown. Transfer browned barley into a 4-6 quart casserole dish. Combine stock and water, add only 3 cups of liquid to the casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until almost all the liquid is gone. Add remaining stock/water, leeks, onion, pepper and sesame oil and continue baking (covered) for 45 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Sunapee Rec Happenings

Sunapee Recreation Golf Tournament Monday,June 18th @ Newport Golf Club, Unity, Rd Sponsored by One Mile West Golfers and Sponsors are needed!!! All proceeds will benefit Dewey and Georges Mills beaches. Sunapee Recreation is offering 4 sessions of Tennis Lessons. For registration and information for the above activities contact: Scott Blewitt Sunapee Recreation Dept. Recreation Director recreation@town.sunapee.nh.us 863-0336 (Home)