FOR MORE INFORMATION:
MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD - 603-466-3988 * www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com
GREAT GLEN TRAILS - 603-466-2363 * www.greatglentrails.com
MUSIC IN THE GREAT NORTH WOODS - 603-466-2865 or 326-3242 * www.musicGNW.org
AMC PINKHAM NOTCH VISITOR CENTER - PLEASE CALL 603-466-2727
NORTHERN FOREST HERITAGE PARK - 603-752-7202 * www.northernforestheritage.org
ST. KIERAN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 603-752-1028 * www.stkieranarts.org
August
August 1 - Music in the Great North Woods presents Peter Sykes
Master Organ Series, The Randolph Church, Randolph, 4:00 pm
August 2 - Dave Carroll Band at St. Kieran Center for the Arts
Part of the Celtic Mondays Series this group is a blend of pop/folk musical styles. Brilliant vocals and sweet musicianship. $12 admission 7PM
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August 8 - Music in the Great North Woods presents Benefit Concert
for St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Charles Lang, viola da gamba, violoncello; and Susan Ferré, keyboards, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Berlin, 4 pm
August 8 - The 149th Birthday of Mt. Washington Auto Road
Join in the celebration of the 149th birthday of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, the oldest man-made attraction in America. Vintage horse drawn and automotive stages, which have operated for the past 140+ years, will be on display. Vehicles with a "This Car Climbed Mt. Washington" sticker attached prior to arrival will receive free passage up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. 7:30AM 'til 6PM
August 9 - The Clancy Legacy at St. Kieran Center for the Arts
Part of the Celtic Mondays Series this group is carrying on their rich Irish music heritage. Aoife Clancy, Robbie O'Connell, Donal Clancy $15 admission 7PM
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August 14 - 22nd Annual Wildman Biathlon -
To benefit the Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. The Wildman Biathlon is a three-part event for teams and individuals. Now in its twenty second year, the Wildman is one of New England’s toughest single-day, multi-sport events, challenging individuals and 2 or 3 person teams who enjoy a variety of terrain and scenery. T-shirts are offered to all participants with trophies awarded to overall and category winners along with numerous prizes given away through random drawings. Each registrant will also receive 1 meal ticket good for an “après race” pasta meal at Wildcat Mountain. START: Shelburne, NH~8:00 AM - Run 10K - Bicycle-22.3 Miles from Shelburne to Wildcat - Run-3 Miles up Wildcat FINISH: Summit of Wildcat Mountain, 12:00 noon. www.ncia.net/wildman
August 14 - 15th Annual 24 Hours of Great Glen
Begins 2:00 pm. Join us at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center when the cannon fires to signal the start of the annual mountain bike race. For 24 hours, riders will take on the racecourse for this challenging and grueling event. Spectators are encouraged to come cheer on the racers and enjoy the festivities under the event tent.
August 15 - Music in the Great North Woods presents
Michie Akin, Erard piano, with Readings from the Letters of Clara Schumann, a Benefit for RESPONSE, Chapel Arts New England, Gorham, 4:00 pm
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August 16 - POGEY at St. Kieran Center for the Arts
Part of the Celtic Mondays Series this high octane, fully interactive stage band with the "Nova Scotia Sound" will entertain you on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and drums in 4 part harmony. $12 admission - 7PM
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August 20 - 2nd Annual Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament
To benefit St. Kieran Center for the Arts. Begins 9AM at Androscoggin Valley Country Club Shotgun start/four-person scramble teams limited to 34. Entrance fee is $300 per team. Registration deadline July 30.
August 21 - River Day Festival
Northern Forest Heritage Park 10:00 AM *FREE ADMISSION to the park* Source to the Sea Trek segment from Bofinger to nfhp,sponsored by the Androscoggin Watershed Council. AMC naturalist guides will offer family freindly, water-related activities such as the aquatic station with invertebrates that live in the water, and water Olympics activities for kids from Project *WET*. Northern Forest Paddlers Film Fest - A Celebration of Kayaking and Canoeing.Viewers will enjoy the diversity depicted in these works, from the peace of a canoe paddle in quiet waters to the adrenaline rush of kayaking down multi-story waterfalls. $7.00 admission, children12 & under FREE 2:00 PM in the Bunkhouse.
Also at the park Berlin Fire Fighters proudly present the first Annual Wingzilla Festival - Chicken Wing Cookoff and Horseshoe Tournament. Registration at 9AM. Cash prizes, great food, live broadcast of music all day by Magic 98.1 FM, horseshoe competition, log rolling competition, pool fishing, crafts and more!
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August 21 - The 38th Annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb
8:30 am — 12:30 pm. You may have seen these bicycle racers on TV challenging mountains in Europe, but they call this event the "TOUGHEST HILLCLIMB RACE IN THE WORLD!" 7.6 miles up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Come see for yourself why the top racers from around the world and local riders travel to Pinkham Notch to challenge the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Auto Road open to the public from 12:30 pm until 6:00 pm.
August 22 - Music in the Great North Woods presents
David Westfall, Erard piano, Chapel Arts New England, Gorham, 4:00 pm, September 4 and 5 (Labor Day Weekend)
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August 23 - Celtic Colors Showcase at St. Kieran Center for the Arts
Incredible talent from Cape Bretton Island's most popular annual Celtic Festival! $12 admission - 7PM
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August 29 - Sunrise Drive up Mt. Washington
View the sunrise from the top of New England! The Mt. Washington Auto Road will open at 4:00am for you to drive yourself to the summit. 603-466-3988
August 30 - VISHTEN at ST. Kieran Center for the Arts
Teh best of new traditional Acadian Music, sung in French & celebrated with an array of traditional instruments. $20 admission - 7PM
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September
September 1 thru 6 - Lancaster Fair
Looking for the largest fun-filled family event in the Great North Woods? Look no further!! The undisputed event of the summer is the Lancaster Fair that has been open for 140 years in succession. Located On Route 3 in Lancaster, NH. One Mile North Of The Junction Of Routes 2 & 3. Opens 8AM. (603)788-4531 www.lancasterfair.com
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September 2 thru 30 - Fall Trail Running Series
3:30 pm — 6:30 pm. A weekly trail running race series for all abilities and ages. Every Thursday for six weeks racers can run/walk the course of their choice between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Long, short and mini course. The series features a mini course that is perfect for children ages 5 and under. For those a little older or for adults looking to try trail running for the first time, there is a short course, usually around 2 miles. For trail running veterans, the long course, approximately 3 miles, features a mix of single-track, carriage roads and hills—everything a trail runner could want.
Walking divisions offered for all ages and courses. Awards for top three in each category. Prizes for competitors who complete four out of six weeks are based on a raffle at the end of the series award party.
September 4 - Music in the Great North Woods presents BIG MOOSE BACH FEST
Susan Ferré, Christa Rakich, multiple harpsichords; Charles Lang, viola da gamba, violoncello Chapel Arts New England, Gorham, 4:00 pm Cantatas and motets with period instruments, St. Paul Lutheran, Berlin, 7:30 pm
September 5 - Music in the Great North Woods presents BIG MOOSE BACH FEST
Christa Rakich, Master Organ Series, works of Bach
The Randolph Church, Randolph, 4:00 pm. Cantatas, choral works, Susan Ferré, conducting, period instruments St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Berlin, 7:30 pm
September 11 - Berlin Cross Country Invitational
9:00 am — 12:00 pm, Great Glen Trails. Berlin High School will host a cross country running meet for 23 High Schools and more than 500 racers. During this race, bike rentals will still be available and the trails will be open. All bikers are asked to please yield to runners.
September 16 - George Bozeman at St. Kieran Center for the Arts
Organist and Master Organ Builder, performing a diverse program from Schumann and Bach to Hindermith and Durufle on their beautifully restored 1895 Hook and Hastings organ. Sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods at 7PM. 603-752-1028
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September 21 and 28 - FEWABS - Fall Fitness for Women
9:30 am — 11:00 am, Great Glen Trails. An outdoor fitness program to help participants develop: Flexibility, Endurance, Whole body involvement, Agility, Balance and Strength. Led by Great Glen Trails Ski School Director, Olympian Sue Wemyss.
September 24 - INCA SON at St. Kieran Center for the Arts
Songs and music of The Andes; Traditional musicians celebrate their cultural heritage with stories, pan f;utes and handmade instruments. Sponsored by Bryand Funeral Home and Great Glen Trails. 7PM -603-752-1028
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October
October 2 thru 30 - Ghosttown at Six Gun City - Halloween Spooktacular!
Opens at 11AM, different schedules for different days please check the website - if you dare!! www.ghosttownatsixguncity.com
October 3 - Lumberjack Festival at Northern Forest Heritage Park
Lumberjack Festival & Competition will feature fast and furious competitive action among dozens of competitors in several challenging events. Events such as cross-cut, stock, modified & super modified chainsaw, axe chop, axe throwing, etc…are sure to thrill one and all! There will be a Log Rolling contest for children. Fry Pan Toss & Log Throw for the adults with prizes. Food will be offered all day starting with a hearty lumberjack breakfast at 8:00 am.
October 16 - Riverfire at Northern Forest Heritage Park
Voted Best of NH 2007 Riverfire grows to be bigger and better every year! It all begins with a Duck Race on the Androscoggin at 3:00 pm. There will be Bingo, Hayrides, Kiddy Carnival, Pie Bake-off contest, Berlin has Talent Show, entertainment, food & beverage vendors and the Spectacular Riverfire Lighting at Dusk!
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 & 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.
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