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Events for February 2011

Updated on December 27, 2010

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Feb 4-6 - New England Pond Hockey Classic

Meredith NH

 Bringing Hockey back to it's basics.

  Pond Hockey Classic is a grassroots event company which specializes on the organization and management of pond hockey events.  We are driven t provide the community with a competitive, traditional and nostalgic pond hockey experience.

Contact e-mail :  Scrowder@pondhockeyclassic.com.

Website http://www.pondhockeyclassic.com

Feb 11-12 - Soulfest Weekend

Gunstock Mountain Resort - Gilford

Soulfest continues the Music, Love and Action this winter at Gunstock Mountain Resort.  

Stay tuned as more details follow for a weekend of Music brought to you by Soulfest.
1-800-GUNSTOCK / 603-293-4341  

Website: http://www.gunstock.com

Feb 11-13 & 18-20  - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

By Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey

One flew east, and one flew west, and one flew over the cuckoo's nest!  The classic novel, Oscar-award winning movie and Tony-award winning play brought to live stage.

 

 

Winnipesaukee Playhouse - Weirs Beach

 

603-366-7377  Website http://www.winniplayhouse.com

Feb 12-13, 2011  -The Great Rotary Ice Fishing Derby

Lake Winnipesaukee & Meredith, NH

 Website http://meredithrotary.org

 

Events for February 2010 - Not yet rescheduled

Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept / Oct / Nov / Dec

 

Feb 12-14  Dog Sled Race - Laconia

LRSDC- World Championship Derby

CHECK STATUS - NO SNOW

(802) 875-1606 - Website http://www.nesdc.org/

Feb 12-14 & 19-21 -  "The LAROMIE Project"

By Molses Kaufmen & the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project.

When small town LAROMIE comes face to face with a murder, EVERYONE HAS A TALE TO TELL.  This documentary play is based on 100's of REAL LIFE interviews and reactions to the murder of MATHEW SHEPARD in Laromie, Wyoming.  A chronicle of the events of the night that HATE BECAME A CRIME and the year following the devastating event.

Winnipesaukee Playhouse - Weirs Beach

603-366-7377  Website http://www.winniplayhouse.com

Saturday - Feb 13 - 10am- 2pm

ICE HARVESTING and WINTER CARNIVAL

Remick Museum - Tamworth

Come dressed warm and ready to enjoy a traditional past time in New England History! Try your hand at cutting ice on our own pond, watch steers haul ice by sled to the ice house, view an antique snow roller in action, young children ages 3 to 9 can enjoy dog sled rides pulled by Chinook dogs, compete in the snowball throwing contest or find your way through the snowshoe obstacle course! Hop on a sleigh or wagon ride for a scenic view of the Remick Museum and Farm. Come inside and warm up by the hearth and enjoy home cooked foods from the concession stand: hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie chili, baked beans, brownies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water. See exhibits on dog sledding history and watch a demonstration on how they are made!

Members and children ages 4 and under, free. Admission to Ice Harvesting and Winter Carnival is $5 per person. For more information please call (603) 323-7591 or toll free (800) 686-6117.

Program participants: Chinook Owners Association, Perry Greene Kennel and Outfitters, Nerak Kennels, Tamworth Recreation Department, Tamworth Historical Society, 4-H Yankee Teamsters, .

603 323-7591  Website: http://www.remickmuseum.org    Email: info@remickmuseum.org

Saturday Feb 13  - Champagne & Chocolate Valentine's Day Soiree - Franklin Opera House

Break out the formal wear for an evening of dancing and romance.

(603) 934-1901  Website: http://www.franklinoperahouse.org/eventsschedule.htm

Feb 14 - 2 pm - The Guns of WWII Lecture & Display

Wright Museum - Wolfeboro

 Randy Cook, Military Collector, Re-enactor & Museum Volunteer

This is a can’t miss opportunity for the serious collector, the novice, or anyone interested in the material culture of WWII. In addition to the presenter’s expert commentary, there will be a large display from private collections illustrating the arms of all the major participants of the Second World War.

 (603)569-1212  Email: mark.foynes@wrightmuseum.org   Website: http://www.wrightmuseum.org/

Feb 20 - Fireworks on the Mountainside

Gunstock Mountain Resort - Gilford

 

Gunstock Mountain presents fireworks on the mountain


 1-800-GUNSTOCK / 603-293-4341  

Website: http://www.gunstock.com

One of the most exciting forms of motorized entertainment will be featured as New Hampshire Motor Speedway kicks-off its 20th anniversary season with the ultimate "Nor'easter," the inaugural Sno Bowl presented by Ski-Doo on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

The snow-covered grounds of the speedway will be transformed into a winter playground for the riders of Rock Maple Racing who will challenge the tough Sno Bowl oval for two straight days.  (More)

(603) 783-4931

Email : info@nhms.com

Feb 21 - Disney Get Out and Play Family Ski Tour Promo

Gunstock Mountain Resort - Gilford

Music, giveaways, sampling, and more from Radio Disney. Games for kids Jump Freeze, snow angel contests, hoola hoop contests, ski boot twister, Disney movie and music trivia, Pass the Mickey, and on-mountain search and finds.
1-800-GUNSTOCK / 603-293-4341   Website: http://www.gunstock.com

Feb 21 - 2 pm - The Lore and Symbols of the U.S. Marine Corps

Wright Museum - Wolfeboro

 To commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Iwo Jima flag raising, we will explore the rich lore and traditions of the United States Marine Corps - from its earliest exploits during the Barbary Wars, through the induction of Sergeant Briggs (the original Devil Dog), and the heroic deeds of the Marines during WWII and beyond. There will be free admission to Marines. Once a Marine, Always a Marine.

 (603)569-1212  Email: mark.foynes@wrightmuseum.org   Website: http://www.wrightmuseum.org/

Feb 23 & 25 9:30 am-11:30 am, ages 6+   - WINTER BIRD BANDING

Squam Lake Natural Science Center - Holderness 

 

Around the world, approximately 1.2 million birds are banded and about 85,000 are recovered each year! Senior Naturalist Dave Erler has been has been banding and monitoring birds at the Science Center’s winter feeders for more than 25 years. Learn why bird banding is an important tool for scientists and enjoy a rare chance to touch and appreciate wild birds up close as you see how birds are banded and help in the process!  Adult must accompany children. 
Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member

 

 (603)968-7194  Website: http://www.nhnature.org/

Feb 27 - 5th Annual Telefest & Sprint Classic Race

Gunstock Mountain Resort - Gilford

Telemarkers will be invited to clinics ranging from beginner and up during our Telemark Festival! & Sprint Classic Race. New England Telemark (www.netelemark.com) will be on hand with the latest gear available to demo. More info to follow on the race (times, location, etc. - so keep checking back) Clinics and Demos available. Come enjoy a day of free heeling.
For more information call 1-800-GUNSTOCK or email jonah telefest@gunstock.com
1-800-GUNSTOCK / 603-293-4341   Website: http://www.gunstock.com

Feb 28 - 2 pm - Canada in WWII - Lecture & Display

Wright Museum - Wolfeboro

 In 1939, Canada was the oldest Dominion in the British Commonwealth. As a nation, it was, for the most part, reluctant to return to war. Nonetheless, Canadians entered the WWII united with Great Britain. Over the course of the war, 1.1 million Canadians, out of a population of about 11 million, served in the army, navy, and air force. Of these more than 45,000 lost their lives and another 54,000 were wounded. This program will explore the experiences of ordinary soldiers through a discussion of a large display of artifacts

 (603)569-1212  Email: mark.foynes@wrightmuseum.org   Website: http://www.wrightmuseum.org/

 

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