Winter 2011 - 2012
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD - 603-466-3988 * mtwashingtonautoroad.com
MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY - 603-356-2137 * mountwashington.org
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN - 603-466-2363 * skiwildcat.com
SUNDAY RIVER SKI RESORT - 800-543-2754 sundayriver.com/Events
GREAT GLEN TRAILS - 603-466-2363 * greatglentrails.com
AMC PINKHAM NOTCH VISITOR CENTER - PLEASE CALL 603-466-2727 trips.outdoors.org
NH SNOWMOBILE ASSN. - 603-273-0220 nhsa.com
NORTHERN FOREST HERITAGE PARK - 603-752-7202 * northernforestheritage.org
ST. KIERAN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 603-752-1028 * stkieranarts.org
January
January 23 thru 27 - Go50Week at Sunday River
You've taken your kids, your nieces, your nephews, your grandchildren for vacations to Sunday River for years. Now it's time to take a week for yourself! We've planned activities and events with you in mind. Show those young 'uns that you can make first chair to last and still have room for fun. For Go50 Week, we've lined up free Snowflake Factory tours, a wine dinner, a racing challenge, live entertainment, and great vacation packages for skiers and snowboarders ages 50 and over. Be sure to check out our ski and stay deals from just $89 this week. Show those kids that you've still got it!
January 25 - AMC International Dinner, Cuisine of Morocco, & Adventure Series
Appalachian Mountain Club's Joe Dodge Lodge &Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert, and beverages. Guests may BYOB. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers! Trekking in the Remote Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco with Sue Rose and Eva Borsody Das with Cuisine of Morocco.
January 27 - Wildcat, RAMP Skis & Snowboards Demo Day
RAMP is a new ski and snowboard company that brings expert, handmade gear to skiers and snowboarders at factory direct prices. Come demo their 2011/12 product line today at Wildcat Mountain. No cost to demo product for persons wearing a valid lift ticket or season pass. Certain additional restrictions/requirements may apply, persons must be 18+ or have parent/guardian sign liability demo release.
January 28 - 29 - Overnite Winter Edu-Trips with Mt. Washington Observatory
Winter Mountaineering Essentials 11. Instructor: Joe Lentini, professional climbing guide. What do you do if your winter mountain adventure does not go as planned? This workshop will cover the potential dangers of winter above-treeline travel, and what you can do if you lose your way or if someone in your group becomes injured. Topics include: crampon and ice axe use, emergency snow shelter building, avalanche survival, and how to search for people buried in the snow. Also includes a mountaineering slide show and trip planning instruction.
January 30 - Wine Dinner at the Peak featuring Wines of Fess Parker, Sunday River
Fine dining at 2,100 ft. Ride the Chondola to North Peak while night skiers and riders schuss and shred below. Delight your palate with complimentary champagne, passed hors d'oeuvres, an exquisite 4 course dinner, each course accompanied with a glass of wine, and live musical entertainment. This is a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience that you will not forget.
February
February 1 - AMC International Dinner & Adventure Series, Cuisine of Ecuador
Appalachian Mountain Club's Joe Dodge Lodge &Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert, and beverages. Guests may BYOB. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers! This week Climbing Ecuador's Volcanoes with Eric Pedersen
February 3 thru 6 - Seventh Annual MHS Veterans/No Boundaries Program at Sunday River
Maine Handicapped Skiing, through Veterans/No Boundaries, provides veterans and active duty personnel with disabilities summer and winter adaptive sports activities, free of charge. Our goals at Veterans/No Boundaries: * Provide the best instruction available in a variety of sports * Give our service people a supportive and exciting environment to challenge themselves * Help our service people gain confidence & build their physical strength * Provide opportunities to socialize with other service members, friends or family * Encourage people to return to or participate in sports for the first time * Relax, reconnect, and have fun.
February 3 - Go Red at Great Glen Trails
8:30 am - 4:00 pm. 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 receive 50% off trail passes, rentals and a Go Red Dress pin. Help raise heart disease awareness.
February 4 - Beer Dinner at the Peak and Foggy Goggle Music Series at Sunday River
Fine Dining at 2,100 ft. Ride the Chondola to Sunday River's mountain-top Peak Lodge while night skiers and riders schuss and shred below. Upon reaching the Peak Lodge you will be greeted with complimentary champagne, passed hors d'oeuvres and live music, and an exquisite meal featuring Shipyard's finest brews. Our chefs offer a creative blend of fine cuisine and Maine ingredients you won't be able to resist.
Presenting Draw the Line at Foggy Goggle 8 p.m. ~ The Only Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Band worldwide! They boast accolades from Steven Tyler & Joey Kramer as well as family & friends of the legendary rock group. This is as authentic as it can ever get! Come see for yourself!
February 4 - Moonlit Snowshow Tour at Great Glen Trails
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. 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.
February 4 - WBOS Wildcat Pub Party
Like a Boss! Join Bostons’s WBOS 92.9fm on Saturday, February 4th for a rockin’ rager in the Wildcat Pub. Good times for skiers/riders age 21+, great music, and plenty of prizes to win! WBOS 92.9fm
February 5, 12, 19, 26 - Ski with a Naturalist at Great Glen Trails
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sundays. In conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Great Glen Trails offers you the chance to really get to know Pinkham Notch. When you ski with a naturalist, you will learn about the flora and fauna that make our corner of the world so special. You’ll scout for tracks in the snow. You’ll learn about the different trees in the Glen. You’ll listen for distinct bird calls. You’ll truly begin understand how the ecosystem works in Pinkham Notch. Free with a trail pass.
February 6 - SKIFABS for Women at Great Glen Trails
Mondays 9:30 am - 11:45 am. Pre-session waxing help 9:00-9:30 am. Performance Group 9:30-10:30 am. Recreation Group 10:45-11:45 am. Skiing for fabulous women! A weekly ski class for women emphasizing instruction and fun. The Performance Group is geared toward those who are already solid in their basic cross country skiing skills, and are looking to make technical improvements for more efficiency and/or faster speed. The Recreation Group also receives instruction, working on basic skills and becoming more comfortable in varying terrain....led by Great Glen’s Ski School Director and Olympian, Sue Wemyss. Participants should have some prior cross country skiing experience, have an interest in learning and improving, and have the desire to be part of a fun and supportive group.
February 7, 14, 21, 28, - Nordic Meisters at Great Glen Trails
9:00 am - 3:45 pm Tuesdays. Continued from January 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! Nordic Meisters isn’t just about skiing as 2012 will be the third year of our snowshoe division. Some Meisters even race all three divisions! 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 16.
February 8 - AMC International Dinner & Adventure Series, Cuisine of Slovenia
This week: Slovenia - A "New" and Relatively Unknown Country of Great Beauty and Diversity with Theo and Melanie Stibbons. Appalachian Mountain Club's Joe Dodge Lodge &Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert, and beverages. Guests may BYOB. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers!
February 9 thru 12 - White Out Weekend at Sunday River
Sunday River is proud to host White Out Weekend in association with The OutRyders, New England's largest GLBT ski and snowboard club and the DownEast Pride Alliance. White Out Weekend (WOW) is all about stellar skiing and riding with friends, plus events, parties, and more. WOW includes a drag race, fireworks, apres ski socials, theme and dance parties. More info.
February 11 - WZLX Wildcat Pub Party
Wildcat Mountain knows something about classic rock. Join Boston’s WZLX 100.7fm on Saturday, February 11 for a rockin’ rager in the Wildcat Pub. Good times for skiers/riders age 21+, great music, and plenty of prizes to win!
February 12 - Grand Derangement Band at St. Kierans Art Center
Enjoy this lively Acadian sensation! 155 Emery Street in Berlin, NH 603-752-1028
February 15 - AMC International Dinner & Adventure Series, Cuisine of Jordan
This week: Wild Stone: Climbing the Unclimbed From the Arctic to Arabia with Sarah Garlick and Cuisine of Jordan. Appalachian Mountain Club's Joe Dodge Lodge & Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert, and beverages. Guests may BYOB. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers!
February 18 - WBZ Wildcat Pub Party
Ski with WBZ this winter! Hit the slopes then chill out with the WBZ Ski Team in the lodge for an après ski party! Play fun games for your chance to win a ton of great prizes. Good times for skiers/riders age 21+, great music, and plenty of prizes to win!
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Eastern Mountain Sports Demo Tour
Alpine Touring skiing is becoming increasingly popular and Eastern Mountain Sports will be on the snow at Wildcat Mountain to offer you the finest products available to demo today. Come demo the current 2011/12 Alpine Touring gear from Black Diamond, G3, Dynafit, Scarpa, K2, Garmont, and more. No cost to demo product for persons wearing a valid lift ticket or season pass. Certain additional restrictions/requirements may apply, persons must be 18+ or have parent/guardian sign liability demo release
February 18 - Ventriloquist - Donna Marie and Friends an Dining at the Peak at Sunday River
7:00 p.m. - Grand Summit Resort Hotel
Ventriloquist Donna Marie and her friends will thouroughly entertain you with this exciting special event. With her singing, dancing, yodelling and flair for comedy, Donna Marie's show captures the imagination of audiences of all ages. Donna Marie has appeared on many television programs throughout New England and Canada, including the Disney Channel, and has become a favorite at resorts, fairs and schools. Above all, Donna Marie has a unique rapport with children, drawing them effortlessly into her magical world where all sorts of wonderful creatures reside and where outrageously funny things happen. *Located in the North/South Ballroom.
February 18 - Moonlit Snowshoe Tour at Great Glen Trails
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. 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
February 20, 21 & 22 - Penguins and Polar Bears - Session 2 at Great Glen Trails
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 21 - Black Diamond Family Entertainment presents: AudioBody at Sunday River
7:00 p.m. - Grand Summit Resort Hotel. "Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers!" AudioBody is the fusion of physical comedy, and technology. Armed with a collection of futuristic instruments brothers, Matt and Jason Tardy, take the stage in an attempt to create the ultimate musical performance, only to find themselves at odds with their own unruly musical inventions. Sibling rivalry, technological mishaps and outrageous happenings collide on stage to create a show full of relentless comedy, amazing stunts, up-beat music, and even a few accidental moments of pure visual beauty. You will cheer as they produce their maniacal music on a chrome spine of electro-drums! You will gasp as they blur your vision with streaks of LED lights. You will laugh at their electronic kung-fu battle! And lastly, you will cry, because you just never want it to end!
February 25 - Dinner at the Peak with French Wines, Rainforest Reptile Show, at Sunday River 7:00 p.m. - Grand Summit Resort Hotel. This dynamic show is the most popular RRS program with alligators, turtles and snakes from the neo-tropical rain forest to the sub-tropical rain forest of the world. A hands on and educational experience that allows for direct contact with live animals. You will be thrilled and excited by our herpetologists who will give you every fact, and dispel your misconceptions, about the rainforest and the reptiles that live in them. Located in the North & South Ballroom.
February 25 - 25th Annual Joy of Skiing at Sunday River
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m Sunday River Outdoor Center... dining adventure for a good cause, the American Lung Association of Maine. Perfect for cross-country skiers and snowshoers of all levels, event offers designated dining locations along the trails with traditional food favorites, including freshly made donuts served trailside and hot Sunday River Brew Pub soup at the covered bridge, plus s'mores at the firepit and more! Each hour between 10 am and 3 pm. a different dining station along the trail will open. Pre-register for $6 or pay $7 at the door. Kids 6-12 and seniors 65+ pay $4; kids 5 and under and those 80+ participate for free, in addition to the normal trail and rental fees. 207-824-5700.
February 25 - Family Snow Day at Great Glen Trails
It’s a snow day for the whole family! It’s a low-key day full of fun on the snow.
February 25 - WXRV Ski & Ride Team Wildcat Pub Party
In our eyes, there is only one The River, and it's a radio station, not a ski area! Join WXRV 92.5fm on Saturday, February 25th for a rockin’ rager in the Wildcat Pub. Good times for skiers/riders age 21+, great music, and plenty of prizes to win!
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February 26 - Ski to the Clouds presented by Maxi-Glide at Mt. Washington Auto Road
10:00 am - 1:00 pm. 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. SnowCoach will not be operating until the afternoon.
February 26 - Cabin Fever Follies at St. Kieran's Art Center
2 pm - A fundraiser for the arts with a variety of special guests! 603-752-1028
February 28 - Michael Miclon - Comedy on Purpose at Sunday River
7:00 p.m. - Grand Summit Resort Hotel. With everything from wacky characterizations and sight gags to, in fact, juggling - and plenty of costumes, props and audience participation - Miclon's performances provide "laugh till you cry" fun for the all ages.
February 29 - AMC International Dinner & Adventure Series, Cuisine of Mongolia
This week: Mongolia: Herders, Horses, and Eagles with Richard Cable. Appalachian Mountain Club's Joe Dodge Lodge & Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert, and beverages. Guests may BYOB. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers!
March
March 3 - Ability Plus Ski-a-thon at Wildcat Mountain
Ability Plus of Mt. Washington Valley's Ski-a-Thon at Wildcat Mountain will be a day of family fun on the mountain with games and activities for all including, an apres ski party with raffle prizes and a silent auction. For more information call Liz at 1.800.287.8415 ext. 104 or email: lstokinger@abilityplus.org
March 3 - Entertainment at Sunday River Ski Resort
7 pm - Black Diamond Entertainment presents: Granite State Zoo - Wild American Encounter. Meet and learn about some of America's wild animals who call New England, the Great Plains, the Everglades, the Sonoran Desert of the South Western US, and Northern Canada home. Typical animals may include a alligator, armadillo, skunk, kingsnake, etc. *Located in the North & South Ballroom.
8 pm ~ Foggy Goggle. Appetite for Destruction has been paying tribute to Guns N' Roses for over ten years, packing out venues throughout the tri-state area.
March 3 & 4 - TD Bank New England Bill Koch Festival at Great Glen Trails
8 am - 8 pm. A weekend long celebration of Nordic skiing for children, a large turnout is expected bringing families from throughout New England and New York to the base of Mt. Washington. Relay and individual races, a non-competitive ski tour, an on-snow obstacle course, opening ceremonies with a parade and a Saturday evening dinner. Tubing hill will be closed to the general public during this weekend. The SnowCoach will remain open.
March 4 - Sunday Acoustic Chill - Pat Foley at Wildcat Mountain
A legend in his own right, Pat Foley joins the legend of Wildcat bringing a little bit of rock to the Sunday Acoustic Chill. Perfectly paired with Sunday Fun Day afternoon ticket only $30 on sale at noon.
March 6 & 13 - Nordic Meisters at Great Glen Trails continues...
9:00 am - 3:45 pm Tuesdays. 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! Third year of our snowshoe division. An awards party and potluck dinner will be held on March 16.
March 7 - 9 - Fundraiser Sled Dog Summit Attempt at Great Mt. Washington Auto Road
8:00 am - 4 pm Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel staff & dog teams will be attempting a historic summit of Mount Washington via the Auto Road. As a kick-off fundraiser for their new sled dog rescue, NH Sled Dog Rescue, History, and Education Center, they will be seeking sponsors for this summit attempt and auctioning off dogsled seats to two lucky participants. Once in a lifetime opportunity to climb to top of Mount Washington behind a team of rescue and second chance huskies and support a great cause. For the safety of dogs, mushers, and participants, Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel has chosen this range of dates and will select the attempt date after a careful review of weather conditions.
March 8 - Never Summer Snowboard Demos at Sunday River Ski Resort
Free snowboard demos! Never Summer will be bringing their entire line of snowboards for the upcoming 2012/13 season. Stop by their tent at South Ridge to see what it's like to ride a board that is Made in America! Just bring your ID and credit card to demo a board.
March 9 - Moonlit Snowshoe Tour at Great Glen Trails
7:30 pm - 8 pm - Experience the wonder of a winter walk on the moonlit snow. Join an AMC Naturalist Guide, 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.
March 10 - Sports Hub Wildcat Pub Party
Ski with The Sports Hub this winter! Hit the slopes then chill out with the The Sports Hub in the lodge for an après ski party! Play fun games for your chance to win a ton of great prizes. Good times, great music, and Samuel Adams prizes and promotions too for persons age 21+!!
March 10 - Carl Johnson Memorial Ski-a-Thon at Great Glen Trails
12 noon - 3 pm - ou don’t have to be a great racer you just have to like fun! It’s a benefit for ALS research. Ski as many laps as possible for a great cause. Plus, a prize for the wackiest tights!
March 11 - Sunday Acoustic Chill - Bill Cameron at Wildcat Mountain
Long-time favorite singer/guitarist Bill Cameron is back in the Wildcat Pub performing all your favorite chill tunes. Perfectly paired with Sunday Fun Day afternoon ticket only $30 on sale at noon.
March 11 & 18 - Ski with a Naturalist at Great Glen Trails
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sundays. In conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Great Glen Trails offers you the chance to really get to know Pinkham Notch. When you ski with a naturalist, you will learn about the flora and fauna that make our corner of the world so special. You’ll scout for tracks in the snow. You’ll learn about the different trees in the Glen. You’ll listen for distinct bird calls. You’ll truly begin understand how the ecosystem works in Pinkham Notch. Free with a trail pass.
March 11 - Granite Statwe Snowshoe Championships at Great Glen Trails
11:30 am - 1:00 pm The final race of the Granite State Snowshoe Series and Great Glen Trails is excited to be the host.
March 12 - 9th Annual 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge to benefit Make-A-Wish of New Hampshire at Wildcat Mountain
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 $200,000 directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. The 100K Day benefit 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. Registration is now ongoing.
March 13 - The Magic of Jason Purdy at Sunday River Ski Resort
7 pm - Grand Summit Resort Hotel. Come watch as internationally known Magician and Illusionist Jason Purdy, spellbinds his audience with this breathtaking and amazing performance. With Jason's stunning flair for the dramatics and the love of his craft, Jason combines spectacular magic and illusions, witty comedy, up beat music, and audience participation to create a memorable, magical entertainment experience.
March 17 - Mad Science - The Radical Reactions Chemistry Show at Sunday River Ski Resort
7 pm - Grand Summit Resort Hotel. Kids will marvel at our demonstrations as we release a genie from a bottle, spew massive columns of foam with the use of a catalyst, turn water into juice, cause combustion to occur with no flame needed, learn how to tell the difference between acids and bases in a colorful chemical experiment, and watch a gummy bear dive to its doom in an eruptive chemical reaction. Be amazed while you learn. Located in the North/South Ballroom.
Candlelit XC Skiing and Snowshoeing at the Outdoor Center at Sunday River
4:30 pm - 8 pm. Our Inn Loop will be open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing as the sun sets and the moon rises. Candle lanterns will be lit on some of our Inn Loop trails and we will build a fire at our firepit for roasting marshmallows. We will also have a small sledding hill lit up which will be available for families who want to get out and enjoy the evening. Half price rates will be offered.
March 17 - Ride & Ski Card St. Patrick's Day Pub Party at Wildcat Mountain
No need to be Irish to join the fun that is Ride & Ski Weekend, and this year, it is a weekend that starts in the Wildcat Pub on Saturday and will finish down in Ptarmigan's Pub at Attitash on Sunday. Pat Foley will be performing for Wildcat's party, and over $2,000 of prizes and giveaways will be handed out. Harpoon Brewery prizes and promotions too for persons age 21+!
March 23 & 24 - The Dumont Cup at Sunday River Ski Resort
Simon Dumont broke the quarterpipe World Record in 2008 and then came back to introduce the first-ever Dumont Cup in 2009. This year, the 4th annual Dumont Cup is going even bigger with pros from around the world throwing down along side 200 of the best amateur skiers out there. Come on up to catch all the action in the Rocking Chair park over two days of world-class competition
March 24 - WXGR Spring Wildcat Pub Party
Seacoast New Hampshire's 101.5fm WXGR are back at Wildcat Mountain and if you've ever been here the past couple of seasons when they're here...you'll know why we look forward to having them. The music they'll be spinning through the day and in to the afternoon for sure will be right.
March 24 - 27th Maine Handicapped Ski-A-Thon at Sunday River Ski Resort
Maine Handicapped Skiing is the largest, most widely known year-round adaptive recreational program in Maine and attracts students from across the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Join Maine Handicapped Skiing as they raise funds to support their free programs for adaptive skiers and riders. Participate in a fun race, an obstacle course, and other great activities.
March 25 - 22nd Annual Eat the Heat Chili Cookoff and Firefighters' Race at Sunday River Ski Resort
Watch firefighters compete in teams of five in full turnout gear and carrying a fire hose as they race down the mountain to raise money for Maine Handicapped Skiing. Then, sample chili from the best cooks in the state as they vie for the "Best Chili Cook" prize. Activities start at 10:00am and take place at White Cap Base Lodge.
March 25 - Sunday Acoustic Chill - Bill Cameron at Wildcat Mountain
Long-time favorite singer/guitarist Bill Cameron is back in the Wildcat Pub performing all your favorite chill tunes. Perfectly paired with Sunday Fun Day afternoon ticket only $30 on sale at noon.
March 25 - Richard Wood, Master Fiddler at St. Kieran's Art Center
2 pm - The music of Richard Wood with Gordon Belcher, 603-752-1028 for tickets
March 31 - Totally Tubular Hot Tub Party at Sunday River Ski Resort
It's time to kick some past. Take a great weekend of spring skiing and riding and add a slopeside hot tub party, bands, cocktails and fun contests and you may feel like you're being transported back in time. It's almost like a time machine...
April
April 6 & 7- The Arachnid at Wildcat Mountain
Dual Head to Head Racing April 6-7, 2012 Wildcat Mountain will play host to a pro format, head to head racing challenge with cash prizes for Men’s and Women’s divisions. Friday April 6th will be timed qualifying runs to be followed by high action racing, head to head Saturday April 7th. See website for more info…
April 7 - WCYY Wildcat Spring Pub Party
I wanna rock! Join Portland’s WCYY 94.3fm on Saturday, April 7th for a rockin’ spring rager outside and then in the Wildcat Pub. Good times, great music, and and Samuel Adams prizes and promotions too for persons age 21+!
April 6 - 8 - Parrot Head Festival at Sunday River Ski Resort
Parrot Head Festival is Sunday River's biggest and best party of the year. Join us Friday through Sunday for Jimmy Buffett-inspired festivities thanks to the Parrot Head Club of the Northern Tropic's efforts to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The weekend includes outdoor concerts, our famous pond-skimming competition, fun contests, prizes, parties, a key lime pie eating contest, and margarita mix-off, not to mention the best spring skiing and riding around.
April 14 - Wildcat Wildfire Pentathlon
The Wildfire is a recreational pentathlon run in conjunction with the Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon. It follows the same format but finished at Wildcat Mountain Ski Area with stunning views of Tuckerman Ravine. The race legs are a 6 mile Run, 6 mile Kayak, 16 mile Bike, 2 mile Hike/Snowshoe up the Polecat Trail at Wildcat and a 1.5 mile downhill ski.
April 20 - 22 - Twelfth Annual Inferno Pentathlon at Tuckerman's Ravine
Friends of Tuckerman Ravine | PO Box 43| Madison, NH 03849. Voice (603) 367-4417 | Information at friendsoftuckerman.org
April 15 - St. Kieran's Center for the Arts
...to be announced, for information call 603-752-1028
April 22 - Mango Grove Steel Drum Band at St. Kieran's Center for the Arts
2 pm - Celebrate Earth Day with St Kieran's, 603-752-1028 for ticket info
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 and RR Museum
Explore the rich history of the town and area railroads through artifacts, photographs, and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad and steam era Railroadiana exhibit in boxcars. Hours typically are: 10 AM-3 PM, Tues.-Sat. Arranged visits are possible.
(603) 466-5338 25 Railroad Street (behind Town Common), Gorham
Website: www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.html
E-mail: gorhamhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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.
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