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Events for May 2010
Updated on April 27, 2010
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Apr 30-May 9 A Year with the FROG and TOAD
Music by Robert Reale and book and lyrics by Willie Reale.
A new musical based on the award winning books by Arnold Lobel. Tried and true friends Frog and Toad navigate through an adventure -filled year, joined by some colorful companions along the way. Set to jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows.
Winnipesaukee Playhouse - Weirs Beach
603-366-7377 Website http://www.winniplayhouse.com
Saturday May
1, 9:30 am - 4:30pm, Ages 6+
New Hampshire Day
Squam Lake Natural Science Center - Holderness
You haven't been to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center? New Hampshire Day offers a chance to bring the whole family Nearer to Nature at a very affordable price. New Hampshire residents pay only $3 for trail admission. Meet live, native animals face-to-face, learn from hands-on exhibits, and discover New Hampshire's natural world with help from our expert naturalists.
There will be Up Close to Animals presentations too!
11 a.m. - Porcupine
12 p.m. - Great Horned Owl
1 p.m - Snakes
(603)968-7194 Website:
http://www.nhnature.org/Saturday May 8, 4-5:30pm, Ages 10+ Spring Wildflowers
Squam Lake Natural Science Center - Holderness
The sun is
out, the snow has melted, and
the natural world is starting to
burst forth with new growth. Now
is the time to get out and
search in fields and forests for
transient spring wildflowers.
Join naturalist Eric D’Aleo for
a morning of exploration and
identification as we look for
the spring wildflowers in our
area.
Minimum group size is four and
maximum group size is 12.
Please call in advance, pre-registration is required.
(603) 968-7194
Cost: $7/member; $9/nonmember
(603)968-7194 Website:
http://www.nhnature.org/Saturdays in May & June May 8,15,22,29 & June 5,12,19,26, 6-10:30pm, Ages 10+
NORTH COUNTRY MOOSE AND BEAR EXCURSION
Squam Lake Natural Science Center - Holderness
Travel to the
North Country for an evening of
moose and black bear watching.
Meet at the Science Center and
journey together (by van) to
visit a special place where
mother black bears graze on a
salad of flowers and berries
while their cubs frolic nearby,
then as dusk approaches we'll
visit a moose ‘hot spot’ in hope
of sighting these giants as they
feed on roadside mud.
Minimum group size is three and
maximum group size is six.
Pre-registration required – call 603-968-7194.
Cost: $18/member; $22/non-member
(603)968-7194 Website:
http://www.nhnature.org/
was May 14-16 but has been Cancelled for 2010
Annual Winni-Fishing Derby
(603) 253-8689 Website: http://www.winniderby.com
Sunday - May 16 - 10am- Noon
Children's Fishing Derby
Remick Museum - Tamworth
It’s time for our annual fishing derby at the Remick Museum and Farm! Bring your own fishing rod, tackle, and pail and find spot by the pond and start fishing! Winners of the fishing derby include those children who catch the biggest fish, smallest fish and first to catch the two fish limit! Children up to ages 15 are asked to have parental supervision. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
Admission is free to participate. Access inside to the Remick Museum and Farm during this event is closed. A concession stand will be available. For more information please call (603) 323-7591 or toll free (800) 686-6117.
603 323-7591 Website: http://www.remickmuseum.org Email: info@remickmuseum.org
Monday - May
31 - 1:00 PM
Country Throwdown Tour
Montgomery Gentry / Jamey Hohnson
Little Big Town / Jack Ingram / Eric Church
Also Appearing:
THE LOST TRAILERS, ELI YOUNG BAND, JONATHAN SINGLETON & THE GROVE,
RYAN BINGHAM, EMILY WEST AND HEIDI NEWFIELD!
The Bluebird Cafe Singer Songwriters
Ashley Ray, Brad Tursi, Cory Branan, Dave Pahanish, Jedd Hughes, Sarah Buxton, Troy Olsen, Walker Hayes and more!
Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center
(603) 293-4700 Website: http://www.meadowbrook.net
Past Events for May 2009 - Not yet Rescheduled
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May
23 • 10pm (rain date Sun, May 24) - Spectacular Fireworks Set to Music
Funspot - Weirs Beach
A Memorial Weekend Funspot tradition for over 30 years! Kick Off Summer 2009.
(603)366-4377 Website: http://www.funspotnh.com
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