Berlin & Coos County Historical Society Museum
Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment)
The Moffett House Museum serves as a nostalgic setting for exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. Reading Room is available for perusing high-school yearbooks or doing research in the many "Brown Bulletins," city reports, antique ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available.
Available for sale: "A Postcard History of Berlin"
(603) 752-4590 or (603) 752-7337 119 High Street, Berlin
Website: www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/moffett
Berlin Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm
Thursdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour ~
Join Kathy Godin in the Children's Department for stories, snacks, crafts and fun.
(603)-752-5210 270 main street, Berlin
Website: www.berlinpubliclibrary.blogspot.com
Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum ~ By appointment
In 1850 the railroad came to Gorham. Explore this rich history through artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad exhibit in a boxcar.
(603) 466-5338 25 Railroad Street (behind town park), Gorham
Website: www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.html
Randolph Public Library Programs & Randolph Colloquy Events
Library open Saturdays & Mondays, 10-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm
Tuesdays, 5pm - Yoga Classes (call Michelle Cormier at (603) 466-5841)
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - Bridge (call Jean Mallick at (603) 466-2547)
(603) 466-5408 Town Hall building
Durand Road, Randolph
Website: www.randolph.nh.gov
Salvation Army Arts Programs
New Hampshire Corps Community Center
15 Cole Street, Berlin (603) 752-1644
Call or email Debora.Coolidge@use.salvationarmy.org for schedule & details.
Musical arts, including drama, singing company, sacred dance and timbrels for all ages.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
GREAT GLEN TRAILS - 603-466-2363 * www.greatglentrails.com
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN - 603-466-3326 * www.skiwildcat.com
AMC PINKHAM NOTCH VISITOR CENTER - PLEASE CALL (603) 466-2727
January
January 2 - Family Snow Day
Great Glen Trails from 8:30 am — 4:00 pm. It's a snow day for the whole family! It's a low-key day full of fun on the snow.
January 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Nordic Meisters
Great Glen Trails from 9:00 am — 3:45 pm. It’s our Fifteenth Anniversary! For eight
weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on the race courses with
prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. We also offer a non-timed
category for those looking for all the fun without the the racing! Plus, all
Nordic Meisters can ski or snowshoe FREE every Tuesday throughout the winter
season—even on non-race days! An awards party and potluck dinner will be held
on March 13. New in 2010: Snowshoe Divsion!
January 9 - Winter Feels Good
Great Glen Trails 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm http://www.winterfeelsgood.com
As part of the nationwide program, Great Glen Trails will offer free
cross country skiing and snowshoeing to first timers on Saturday,
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
January 9 - New Hampshire Telemark Festival
New England Telemark returns to Wildcat Mountain. Try out the newest and
greatest gear from some of the best telemark companies in the world.
Take lessons from a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) certified
telemark school. Win prizes including cash, skis, boots and more in one
of the festival competitions.
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The Jack Frost Shop Demo Day
Wildcat Mountain. Major manufacturer representatives will be slopeside
with plenty of alpine rigs set up for you to make some turns on. Volkl,
Elan, Dynastar, Roxy, & Blizzard scheduled to be rocking full product
lines for you to try before you buy.
January 16 - Women's Winter Escape
Great Glen Trails from 8:30 am — 4:30 pm. A snow country getaway for women only,
this weekend is designed by women for women and will feature cross country
ski clinics, wine tasting, a fashion show, yoga, dog sled rides and more.
Women’s Winter Escape is a women-only winter getaway focused on fun,
relaxation and learning. Featuring world-class instruction from former
Olympians and NCAA All-Americans, the cross country ski clinics are
designed for all ability levels.
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Nordic Demo Day
Great Glen Trails from 9:00 am — 3:00 pm. Today is the day to try that new
equipment you have been eyeing. We will have the latest demo gear from
Atomic, Rossignol, Salomon, Fischer, Tubbs and more! Company
representatives will be here to answer your questions. Demo use is
free with a trail pass.
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The Stories Behind the Stars
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, NH.
Join lacal naturalist Matt Krug for a short disscussion on the night sky followed by a trip
outdoors to view the stars. He will show some of the major winter constellations, how to
locate them, and some of the mythology connected to them. The program is for both beginners ant those who are familiar with the night sky,
focusing on what can e seen with the naked eye. This program is not overly scientific;
it focuses on the mythology and the history of star watching as done by the layman
throughout history. (603) 466-2727
January 20 - Simple Life
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, NH.
A conversation based on traditional Outdoor life in Sweden through pictures and stories,
Roger and Sarah Isberg will present their philosophy of living well with simple means,
based on twenty-five years of experience teaching outdoor life, traditional handcrafts and eophilosophy in Sweden.
Roger has published five books in Swedish while working at Sjoviks Folk College, where he started a two
year program for outdoor leaders. He and Sarah published a book, titled Simple Life - Friluftsliv.
This program follows the 6pm International Dinner featuring cuisine of Sweden. >strong>(603) 466 2727
January 22 - Wildcat Anniversary Weekend $9 Friday
Start the weekend early with a $9 lift ticket and celebrate 52 years of
lift-serviced skiing and riding at Wildcat this weekend.
January 23 - Wildcat Mountain - WCYY You+Me=Après Bar Party
Join Portland’s new-rock alternative radio station for an après ski bar
party that celebrates the “wild” in Wildcat. Ticket specials to be offered
on WCYY during the week prior; all Wildcat skiers age 21+ are invited to
join the party starting at 3 p.m.
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The Adventure of the White Mountains in Art, Literature and Experience
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, NH.
Through the years, many famous painters have depited the White Mountains. A number of authors have
developed a rich literature about them This program looks at how artists such as Thomas Cole
have pictured the White Mountains, how authors such as Thoreau, Emerson and Hawthorne have
written about them and all of us have experienced them. (603) 466-2727
January 27 - Travels in Jordan
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, NH.
After one year postponement due to political tension in the area, Theo and Melanie Stibbons
travelled almost the full length of Jordan from the Gulf of Aqabah to the Syreian
border. Highlights included the remarkable ancient Nabataen city of Petra, and Wadi Rum,
once the home of Lawrence of Arabia. This program follows the 6pm International Dinner
featuring cuisine of Jordan. (603) 466-2727
January 30 - Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Great Glen Trails 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm. Event fee: $3 per person, $5 per family.
Experience the wonder of a winter walk on the moonlit snow. Join an Tin
Mountain Conservation Center Guide on a guided full moon snowshoe walk.
We will use our senses (and no flashlights) to navigate the trails. We will
listen for owls calling and explore out senses as we explore the winter
landscape by light of the full moon. Snowshoe rentals: $5; Snowshoes
available on a first come first served basis. Call Tin Mountain
Conservation Center to reserve your spot: (603) 447-6991
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Winning the Avalanche Game
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, NH.
Join us for a showing of the latest avalanche awareness video, great information
for anyone who ventures into hazardous backcountry terrain. An entertaining visual
blend of spectacular avalanhes, winter recreationists, informative graphic and
interview with prominent professionals. (603) 466-2727
All AMC programs or free and open to the public.
For More Information Cantact the AMC at (603) 466-2727
January 31 - Wildcat Mountain - Zimmermanns Club Day
466-3326 * www.skiwildcat.com
Febuary
February 2, 9, 16 & 23 - Nordic Meisters
Great Glen Trails from 9:00 am — 3:45 pm. It’s our Fifteenth Anniversary!
For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on the race
courses with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. We
also offer a non-timed category for those looking for all the fun without
the the racing! Plus, all Nordic Meisters can ski or snowshoe FREE every
Tuesday throughout the winter season—even on non-race days! An awards
party and potluck dinner will be held on March 13. New in 2010: Snowshoe
Divsion!
February 3, 10, 17 & 24 - Wildcat Mountain Wednesdays Après With Tuckerman Brewing Co.
Join Tuckerman Brewing Company in the Wildcat Pub and enjoy a tasty
Tuckerman Pale Ale after skiing & riding, learn about their hand-crafted
brews and available brewery tours, and possibly pick up a pint glass for
your collection or other possible swag.
February 5 - Go Red
Great Glen Trails 8:30 am — 4:30 pm. www.goredforwomen.org
February ~ is heart month! Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer in women?
Red is the color of the day, so come wearing your best red sweater or outfit and
recieve 50% off trail passes, rentals and a Go Red Dress pin. Help raise heart
disease awareness.
February 6 - Family Snow Day
Great Glen Trails 8:30 am — 4:00 pm. It's a snow day for the whole family!
It's a low-key day full of fun on the snow.
February 14 - Wildcat Mountain Summit Tour Presented by Sitour
Details to come... 466-3326 www.skiwildcat.com
February 15 - Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #2
Great Glen Trails from 9:30 am — 11:30 am
Event fee: $99 per session, includes trail pass and rentals. Ski Camps for Kids!
Join Polly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow! Penguins
and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration
are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears
are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director
is Olympian Sue Wemyss.
February 16 -Wildcat Mountain Cardboard "Kitty Litter" Box Race
Whether the kids make it fast, fancy, or just plain fun, don't miss
cheering on your favorite cardboard box bomber. Only rule is the bottom
surface must be cardboard.
February 17 - Wildcat Mountain Nine Lives Lunch Tray Luge
All those times you used to get kicked off the mountain for sliding down
on a lunch tray, well, this time it’s going to be fun & competitive.
February 26 - Wildcat $9 Lift Ticket Friday
Start the weekend early with a $9 lift ticket and be sure to upgrade your
ticket that same day before 3pm to ski or ride again the following day for
only $39. Make it a 3-day weekend for only $87, that’s less than $30 a day!
February 27 - Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Great Glen Trails 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm. Event fee: $5 per person over 12, or
$15 per family, free under 12. Experience the wonder of a winter walk on
the moonlit snow. Join an AMC Naturalist Guide on a guided full moon
snowshoe walk. We will use our senses (and no flashlights) to navigate the
trails. We will listen for owls calling and explore out senses as we
explore the winter landscape by light of the full moon. Snowshoe rentals: $5
February 28 - Wildcat Mountain Zimmermanns Club Day Part Deux 4
March
March 1 - 7th Annual Make-A-Wish 100K Vertical Challenge.
Wildcat Mountain invites marathon skiers and riders to fulfill their adventure fantasies and ski 100,000 vertical feet in an event that has benefitted over $100,000 directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. The 100K Day benefit for Make-A-Wish®, scheduled to take place on March 1, is a dream come true for avid skiers, allowing them to ski non-stop, with no lift lines on Wildcat’s award-winning Lynx Trail from early morning ‘til late afternoon.
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Pinkham Pursuit
Great Glen Trails 3:00 pm — 4:00 pm. Kennett, Fryeburg and Gorham High Schools. Alpine race at Wildcat, followed by Nordic race at Great Glen Trails. Alpine race begins at Wildcat at 1:00pm.
March 2 - Nordic Meisters
Great Glen Trails 9:00 am — 3:45 pm. Eighth week, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on the race courses with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. We also offer a non-timed category for those looking for all the fun without the the racing! Plus, all Nordic Meisters can ski or snowshoe FREE every Tuesday throughout the winter season—even on non-race days! An awards party and potluck dinner will be held on March 13. New in 2010: Snowshoe Divsion!
March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Après Ski Wednesday with Tuckerman Brewing Co.
Join Tuckerman Brewing Company in the Wildcat Pub and enjoy a tasty Tuckerman Pale Ale after skiing & riding, learn about their hand-crafted brews and available brewery tours, and possibly pick up a pint glass for your collection or other possible swag.
March 6 - Family Snow Day
Great Glen Trails - 8:30 am — 4:00 pm It's a snow day for the whole family! It's a low-key day full of fun on the snow.
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Wildcat Mountain - WXGR 101.5fm Winter Chill Ski Getaway
Join the seacoast's WXGR Winter Chill events on the 1st Thursday night of December, January, February, & March in the Spring Hill Tavern at The Dolphin Striker in Portsmouth for your chance to win lift tickets for their Ski Getaway this year or listen for other giveaway opportunities and stream electronica, nu jazz, downtempo, lounge moderne, & international rhythms at wxgrfm.org
March 7 - Ski to the Clouds presented by MaxiGlide
Great Glen Trails/Mt. Washington Auto Road - 10:00 am — 12:00 am. www.skitotheclouds.com
North America’s Toughest 10K!
Race begins on the trails at Great Glen Trails and then up to the finish at treeline on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, Ski to the Clouds includes a climb of more than 2200 vertical feet over the final 6 kilometers. The race is a true freestyle event: skiers can use either skating or classic technique. Limited to 150 competitors.
March 13 - Carl Johnson Memorial Ski-a-thon
Great Glen Trails - 12:00 pm — 3:00 pm. You don't have to be a great racer you just have to like fun! It's a benfit for ALS research. Ski as many laps as possible for a great cause. Plus, a prize for the wackiest tights!
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Wildcat Mountain Ride & Ski N.E. Weekend Tour
Apres Ski sponsor by Harpoon Ale!
March 14 - Granite State Snowshoe Championships
Great Glen Trails - 11:30 am — 1:30 pm
The final race of the Granite State Snowshoe Series and Great Glen Trails is excited to be the host. The course, which we're still finalizing, we utilize our great singletrack around the Lodge and the Aqueduct Loop.
March 20 - Wildcat Spring Season Passholder Party
Mark the calendar now, bring a friend, and join us for the 9th Annual Pass Holder Party featuring great food, live music, raffle prizes, and good times for all. More details to come.
March 26 - Wildcat $9 Lift Ticket Friday
Start the weekend early with a $9 lift ticket and be sure to upgrade your ticket that same day before 3pm to ski or ride again the following day for only $39. Make it a 3-day weekend for only $87, that’s less than $30 a day!
March 27 - Nevado Mountain Adventures On Snow Demo Day
Come ski and ride with Nevado Demo Team members and check out what's new in the industry. New products, including hardgoods, softgoods, eyewear, and more from top manufacturers that you can try for free. Just bring a license, friends, and/or family from 10am - 2pm and try it before you buy it.
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