SINGER-SONGWRITER MARTIN SEXTON COMES TO STOWE ON JANUARY 18, 2013

Stowe, Vermont - The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe is pleased to present Martin Sexton, on Friday, January 18 at 8:00 pm.

Martin Sexton has been described by Rolling Stone, as having a “soul-marinated voice” and Billboard has called Sexton “The real thing, people, a star with potential to permanently affect the musical landscape and keep us entertained for years to come.”

A native of Syracuse, N.Y., and the tenth of 12 children, Martin Sexton grew up in the ’80s. Uninterested in the music of the day, he fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. Sexton eventually migrated to Boston, where he began to build a following singing on the streets of Harvard Square. His 1992 collection of self-produced demo recordings, In the Journey, was recorded on an old 8-track in a friend’s attic. He managed to sell 20,000 copies out of his guitar case.

From 1996 to 2002 Sexton released Black Sheep, The American, Wonder Bar and Live Wide Open. The activity and worldwide touring behind these records laid the foundation for the career he enjoys today with

Air Sealing for Improved Energy Efficiency in Your Old House

Event: Air Sealing for Improved Energy Efficiency in Your Old House
Date: Saturday, January 12, 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Place: Webster Tay House, Daniel Webster Farm, Franklin, N.H.
Presented by: New Hampshire Preservation Alliance
Reservations: Required. Call the Preservation Alliance at 603-224-2281

Franklin, New Hampshire - Cold rooms, leaky windows and high energy bills? We would all like to live in a draft-free energy efficient house, but how do we achieve this with an older home?

Join the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance on January 12, at the Webster Tay House, Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin, with Bob Tortorice (owner of Building Alternatives and presently under contract as a Technical Adviser for the Berlin Better Buildings program) as he presents Air Sealing for Improved Energy Efficiency in Your Old House. Bob will offer a presentation on the importance and value of air sealing your home, demonstrate a blower door test and infrared camera assessment, and follow up with technical tips on ways to improve your home's building envelope.

“This is a great program to help home owners better understand the thermal envelope of older homes,” said Beverly Thomas, Program Associate at the Alliance. “You will gain a better understanding of how your old house functions, what is necessary to improve its operation and energy efficiency and practical measures to achieve this.”

Reservations required. NHPA members - $15, Non-members - $25, Membership Special (program + 1 yr. membership) - $35. To register, please call Beverly at 603-224-2281. For further details visit www.nhpreservation.org

Generous sponsors of the Preservation Alliance’s Old House and Barn Program include Bedard Preservation & Restoration, Brown & Brown of New Hampshire, Inc., Farms & Barns Real Estate, Fifield Building Restoration & Relocation, LLC, GE Foundation, Ian Blackman Restoration & Preservation, LLC, and Window Master, Inc.

Bob Tortorice is the owner of Building Alternatives and presently under contract as a Technical Advisor for the Berlin Better Buildings program, where 90% of the buildings are over 50 years old. Bob has been consulting on energy efficiency for over 25 years.

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is the statewide, non-profit membership organization committed to preserving historic buildings, communities and landscapes through leadership, education and advocacy.

JOHNSON STATE MUSIC ENSEMBLES TO PERFORM FREE CONCERT ON DEC. 12

Johnson, Vermont - The popular end-of-semester JSC Ensembles performance will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Dibden Center for the Arts at Johnson State College.

The annual performance features the JSC Funk/Fusion Ensemble, the Jazz Ensemble, the Afro-Cuban Ensemble and the Percussion Ensemble. The event is free and open to all.

BURKLYN ARTS COUNCIL HOLIDAY MARKET IS THIS WEEKEND!

Johnsbury, Vermont - The 43rd Annual Burklyn Arts Council Holiday Market will be held this weekend at a new location in St. Johnsbury! The popular crafts fair will be held Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the St. Johnsbury School, 247 Western Ave.

The Holiday Market features more than 50 juried crafts vendors, a cookie sale, homemade lunches served daily, a huge raffle, seasonal entertainment and a multitude of children’s activities. The new venue offers great parking and convenient access off Route 2 and Interstate 91. Booths will be located in the large gymnasium and in the school’s cafeteria.

Proceeds from the fair support Burklyn’s Art Schools and Communities Program. Burklyn Arts Council is organized for the purpose of encouraging the appreciation and development of the arts in schools and communities of Burke, East Haven, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton and Wheelock.

For more information on the fair, call Cara Berryman at 802-328-2683.

Hampton Beach State Park Seashell Oceanfront Pavilion’s New Year’s Eve Gala

Concord, New Hampshire - Kick off 2013 in style at the new Oceanfront Pavilion at Hampton Beach State Park with a New Year’s Eve Gala. The Gala will include music, dancing, fireworks, and a top-notch buffet.

“With the sands of Hampton Beach State Park at its doorstep, the Seashell Oceanfront Pavilion is truly a unique setting for a New Year’s Gala or any special occasion,” stated Phil Bryce, Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation. “Windows overlooking the Atlantic and the sound of waves crashing are just a few of the things that make this venue unforgettable.”
 
Tickets for the Gala will include a reception from 7:30-8:00pm, fireworks on the beach at 8:00pm an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, an unbelievable buffet, a champagne toast, party favors, cash bar, and dancing to the music Party-Time DJ. The Gala is from 7:30 pm to 12:30am and is $85 per person.

To reserve a ticket or table for the New Year’s Eve Gala, please call 603-227-8717 or email seacoastevents@dred.state.nh.us

About the Division of Parks and Recreation
The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation is comprised of the Parks Bureau, Bureau of Historic Sites, Bureau of Trails, and Cannon Mountain. They manage a multitude of properties, including state parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, trails, waysides, and natural areas. The Division of Parks and Recreation is one of four divisions of the Department of Resources and Economic Development.  To learn more, visit www.nhstateparks.org or call 603/271-3556.

Holiday Celebration with Thomas, Capote, Carols and Good Cheer, Sebastian Lockwood, Nanette Perrotte

Peterborough, New Hampshire - On Wednesday evening, December 19th at 7pm Sebastian Lockwood and Nanette Perrotte return to the Mariposa Museum for an evening of holiday warmth and good cheer, featuring the traditional readings of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”, interspersed with caroling and ending with wassail and holiday treats.

One of his most popular works, Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales is the retelling of Christmas from the view of a young child, set in the time of Christmases past and portraying a nostalgic and simpler time. Dylan Marlais Thomas, born in Wales in 1914, was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems, “Do not go gentle into that good night”, “Under milk wood”, and stories and radio broadcasts such as A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog.

The short story, “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote was originally published in December 1956. It is a largely autobiographical story, which

ENDLESS RICHES ABOUND WHEN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS TREASURE TROVE COMES TO MANCHESTER

Skating spectacular celebrates the legacy of Disney animated films
Tickets for Manchester’s Verizon Wireless Arena on Sale November 27

Manchester, New Hampshire – Audiences will enjoy a gem for every generation when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove skates into Manchester. Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with a magical medley of Disney tales spanning the years from the first animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to the 50th film, Tangled. Treasure Trove is led by two female producers, sisters Nicole Feld and Juliette Feld, a first for the company. Tickets for performances at the Verizon Wireless Arena go on sale November 27.

Treasure Trove is an action-packed ice adventure that takes audiences on a journey through their favorite stories from Disney animated features. Brave a battle against Captain Hook and his pirate pals with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, trek across the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, and enter the whimsical world of Wonderland to witness a precision skating number by the Queen of Hearts’ Army of Cards in this extraordinary lineup from the Disney animated film vault.

Presentation on a New Film about Mount Monadnock

Keene, New Hampshire - The November member meeting of the Historical Society of Cheshire County will offer a presentation on a new film entitled Monadnock: The Mountain that Stands Alone.  Although much has been written about Mount Monadnock, a film about the mountain and its history has never been produced.  The new film will be a feature length documentary with history and personal stories accompanied by imagery and music written and composed in New Hampshire.

Steve Hooper, Terri Sillanpaa, and other members of the Rabbit Ear Films production team will talk about the making of the film and show their recently produced trailer.  Mount Monadnock is the first project of Rabbit Ear Films, a nonprofit film company dedicated to producing compelling stories and stunning visuals.

The Historical Society’s monthly meetings are free and open to the public.  For further information, contact the Historical Society at 603.352.1895 or www.hsccnh.org.

Date:  Monday, November 26, 2012

Event:  Presentation about a new film entitled Monadnock: The Mountain that Stands Alone

Time:  7:00 pm  

Location: The Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main Street, Keene

Admission: free

HOLIDAY WREATH STROLL & OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED AT CHAMBER OFFICE

Derry, New Hampshire - The Sights and Sounds of the Holidays will only begin at the Derry Holiday Parade this year. The Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber has been reaching out to local business owners to participate in this First Annual Holiday Wreath Stroll. Each participating business has been given an artificial wreath to decorate for display in the Chamber offices. The idea is that each wreath will be representative of the business that donates it.

All wreaths will be collected prior to the Holiday Parade and on display for the public during the day on Saturday, November 24th. Refreshments will be served in the Chamber offices throughout parade day kicking-off the silent auction bidding on the wreaths. The silent auction (and viewing of the wreaths) will continue through the week and on winners will be announced during the Chamber’s Open House Event. All proceeds from the sale of wreaths will be donated to the Derry News Santa Fund to benefit programs in Londonderry and Derry.

All local business owners, members of the community and of course chamber members and directors are invited to attend this very special Holiday Open House. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 3 to 7 PM. Light fare and wine tasting will be available.

We are in need of a few more sponsors for this very special holiday event! Please call the Chamber office for additional details or to RSVP 610-482-3205.

A Celebration of Carols” Lachrimae of Franklin Pierce University; Mariposa Museum Peterborough

Peterborough, New Hampshire - On First Friday, December 7th at 7pm Lachrimae of Franklin Pierce University returns to the Mariposa Museum for their annual holiday concert.  Their program this year A Celebration of Carols explores the development of the Medieval Carol in 15th century England.  Dressed in period costume and playing early instruments including recorders, sackbut, harpsichord, they will perform eight medieval carols including Nova, nova!, Goday My Lord Sir Christemas, and What Tidings Bringest Thou, Messenger?, three solo songs from Shakespeare’s time, and the popular Gloucestershire Wassail.

Lachrimae, under the direction of Paul Scharfenberger, is a select group of singers and players made up of students, faculty and staff at Franklin Pierce University dedicated to performing the music and dance of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. They have been delighting area audiences with their unique blend of early music, dance and humor since 1979.

From 6-7pm there will be a reception for the ongoing exhibit My Lord What A Morning!— Wood Cut Illustrations of Black American Spirituals of Ashley Bryan.

From 5-6pm KidCraft: Holidays

All First Friday events and free and open to the public.  The Mariposa is wheelchair accessible.

Annual Vergennes Holiday Stroll on December 1st

Vergennes, Vermont – The Addison County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 8th annual Vergennes Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 1st. Events begin at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and end at 5 p.m. with the lighting of City Park and Memory Tree.

A few of the event highlights include:

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: 12th Annual Winter Holiday Craft Fair at Vergennes Elementary School
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Bixby Library open house and silent auction of holiday baskets
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: “Reminiscing with Father Time” at The Clock Shop
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jon Gailmor, a VT singer/songwriter at Bixby Library
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Maiden Vermont, an a cappella group, at Bixby Library
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Chris Sabic playing acoustic guitar at Creative Space Gallery
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Champlain Brass Quintet performs at the Vergennes Opera House
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Visit Santa in a Winter Wonderland at Vergennes Opera House. Perfect for kids who want to get their picture taken with Santa, listen to Mrs. Claus read stories, make an ornament and decorate cookies. A $5 donation per family is suggested.
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Victory Baptist Choir at Vergennes Opera House
5 p.m.: Lighting of City Park and Memory Tree, caroling by Addison County Gospel Choir

There are many other events during the day for young and old. A complete schedule is available at www.addisoncounty.com/holidaystroll

In addition to these events, the Holiday Stroll kicks-off a week-long collection of food items for the Community Food Shelf. Several area businesses are collection points for non-perishable food items. Items will be collected between December 1 and 8.

For more information on this event, call 802-388-7951 x1 or email marguerite@addisoncounty.com

Holiday Stroll Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the support of the following businesses and organizations: Bixby Library, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, City of Vergennes, The Custom Image, Everywear for Everybody, Foote’s Insurance Agency Inc., Kinney Drugs, Linda’s Apparel & Gifts, Nathaniel Group, Inc., Northlands Job Corps Center, Vergennes Masonic Lodge, Vergennes Opera House, VUHS Students and Friends of Music, and WowToyz.

About Addison County Chamber of Commerce

The Addison County Chamber of Commerce (ACCOC) is an association of individuals representing business interests, working together to promote tourism and commercial business in Addison County. The Chamber can be found on the Web at www.addisoncounty.com.

LE VENT DU NORD TO PLAY AT JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE SUNDAY, DEC. 2

Johnson, Vermont - The high-energy sounds of the Québécois folk band Le Vent du Nord will blow into Johnson State College (JSC) Sunday, Dec. 2, with a 7 p.m. performance in Dibden Center for the Arts on the JSC campus.

Le Vent du Nord (The North Wind) performs original songs as well as traditional Québécois music, which is heavily influenced by Celtic music from Ireland and Brittany. As noted on its website, the group is considered “a driving force in progressive folk” that “captures the energy and mirth of a Saturday night kitchen party, infusing old Québec with a breath of fresh, cosmopolitan air.”

Since its founding in 2002, Le Vent du Nord has racked up several prestigious awards, including two Junos (the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy), a Canadian Folk Music Award, and “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.  The rollicking quartet consists of Nicolas Boulerice (vocals, hurdy gurdy, piano accordion, piano), Olivier Demers (vocals, fiddle, foot-tapping and guitar), Simon Beaudry (vocals, guitar, Irish bouzouki), and Réjean Brunet (vocals, diatonic button accordion, acoustic bass guitar, piano and jaw harp).

Tickets are $25 general admission (free for JSC students with ID) and can be purchased in advance by calling 802-635-1476 or emailing JSCDibden.BoxOffice@jsc.edu.  Tickets also may be purchased at the box office starting one hour before show time.

The group’s performance at JSC is co-sponsored by Young Tradition Vermont, a nonprofit organization group dedicated to promoting and supporting traditional music and dancing by youth in New England and Quebec. Sponsors of Young Tradition Vermont include Concept2, Bari and Peter Dreissigacker, Vermont Violins, the Robert F. Hunsicker Foundation and the Turrell Fund. For more information, visit www.youngtraditionvermont.org.

The Epic of Gilgamesh” Sebastian Lockwood; Mariposa Museum Peterborough

Peterborough, New Hampshire -  On Tuesday November 27th at 7pm The Epic of Gilgamesh will be told by storyteller and poet Sebastian Lockwood. This dramatic reading is the story of Gilgamesh, King of Kings, who brought back knowledge from before the flood - who loved and lost his companion Enkidu and had to find out why we die.  It is the story of our journey into mortality and our desire to “live forever.” Gilgamesh does live forever by writing his story in stone.  The Epic of Gilgamesh was written on clay tablets over four thousand years ago, in what is today Baghdad Iraq - the Biblical Garden of Eden between the Tigris and the Euphrates. This is a story of the ages that works for all ages.

Sebastian Lockwood, poet, teacher and storyteller, has been performing as a traveling bard for six years. He studied classics, anthropology and Education at, Boston University and Cambridge University, UK. and has developed his unique telling style as a poet doing improv readings on the poetry circuit in New York City and Boston. As well as storytelling in schools, universities, conferences and clubs he teaches for several universities. For Lesley and Endicott he teaches in their creative Arts programs teaching the use of poetry, visual arts and storytelling in the classroom. For The Boston Conservatory he teaches a course on, Visual Anthropology. Sebastian has collaborated with his partner Nanette Perrotte, a jazz singer and composer on a number of projects.

Both Sebastian and Nanette will return to the Mariposa on December 19th for their traditional holiday program of Capote, Thomas and community caroling.

Admission to Gilgamesh:  Adult $12, Member $10, Child/student $5

Mariposa Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Exeter to Host Annual Holiday Open House – Thurs., Nov. 29

Exeter, New Hampshire – The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Holiday Open House on Thurs., Nov. 29 from 4-8 p.m. Bring the family to downtown Exeter at the bandstand for a festive evening of holiday cheer.

You won't want to miss the excitement when Santa arrives at 5 p.m. to magically turn on Exeter’s holiday lights. Horse-drawn hay wagon rides, shopping at local stores and a variety of additional community events round out the evening:

-Festival of Trees & Auction to benefit the Chamber Children’s Fund at Town Hall – 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
-Gingerbread House Contest & Display at the Congregational Church on Front St. – 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
-Holiday Bazaar (4-7 p.m.); live nativity scene (4-5:30 p.m.) at the Congregational Church, Front St.
-United Methodist Church choir will sing at the bandstand before Santa’s arrival.
-Party Time DJ will be providing holiday music all night long.

Many downtown retailers will be open late for holiday shopping. Don’t miss this fanciful evening of holiday magic! Get into the holiday spirit. For more information contact the chamber at 603.772.2411.

This Event is proudly presented by Service Credit Union
Thanks to our  in-kind sponsors: Arjay’s Ace Hardware, Churchill’s Garden Center, Rogan’s Restaurant & Bakery, Dunkin Donuts, Exeter Bowling Lanes/Shooters Pub, The Party People , Party Time DJ and Unitil. A special thanks to all of the Holiday Open House volunteers for all their hard work!

40TH ARMY BAND TO PERFORM

The Vermont National Guard and the Office of the Adjutant General are proud to present “Vermont’s Own” 40th Army Band Concert Band performing a free concert on Sunday December 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM at The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, Vermont. The program, “Vermont Holiday Treasures” will feature holiday favorites including Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” selections from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Chanukah is Here,” and a telling of the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. This holiday concert will feature Tim Kavanagh as the guest announcer and narrator, and the event will be videotaped by RETN for broadcast at a later date.

Chief Warrant Officer David A. Myers, bandmaster, will be conducting the band. Chief Myers has been a member of the band for over thirty years, serving as stage band director and staff composer before assuming command of the group in 1996. He is well known throughout Vermont and nationally as a composer and conductor of band music.

Gary Moreau, the featured solo vocalist on “O Holy Night,” is a native of Burlington, Vermont and received his B.S. in Music Education and M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instructional Development from the University of Vermont. Mr. Moreau has performed extensively throughout Vermont and internationally in Quebec City and Rome.

Members of the 40th Army Band serve one weekend a month and two weeks of Annual Training each year in the Vermont Army National Guard. As civilians the rest of the year, they are engaged in such diverse occupations as education, law, security, technology, medical, and sales.

The concert is free and open to the public. We encourage you to reserve tickets by visiting The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center's web page www.sprucepeakarts.org and click on events and tickets, or you can call the box office at (802) 760-4634. Tickets will be available beginning Thursday November 8, 2012. The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center is located at 122 Hourglass Drive, Stowe, Vermont, at the base of the Spruce Peak area of Stowe Mountain Resort.

For further information about the 40th Army Band, call the unit's office in Colchester, weekdays, at
338-3480, or you can find them on the internet at www.vtguard.com/band or on Facebook and Twitter at 40th Army Band.

Revontulet and Oivan Ilo — A Celebration of Finnish Folk Music and Dance; Mariposa Museum.

Peterborough, New Hampshire - On Saturday, November 17th at 7pm Revontulet and Oivan Ilo return to the Mariposa Museum for a lively performance of traditional folk music and dance from Finland.

Revontulet, meaning the "Northern Lights", is a Finnish Folk Dance group that has been performing for the past 55 years in the US and abroad. They are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Finnish folk dance traditions. The dances, music, and traditional costumes are examples of those used in Finland during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Folk dancing in Finland originated with both peasants and the gentry. The most important common characteristic is that they have always been social dances, not competitive or show dances. Finland, a peace-loving nation, also does not have any war or sword dances that often popular in other nations.

The 1970's folk dancing in Finland had a renaissance. The Finnish Folklore Association of Helsinki is credited with its revival, spreading interest to students and intellectuals, who started collecting old dances and costumes thus rescuing them from oblivion. The Revontulet recently hosted a teaching session that brought new dances and music to their own performances.

The Finnish folk music group, Oivan Ilo ("Oiva's Joy"), was named for Oiva Anderson, who was from New Ipswich, where he grew up speaking Finnish at home. At first, his daughters had a small family group that played the traditional Finnish folk music, and they called themselves Oivan Tytöt (Oiva's Daughters). But as other friends got involved, including a few males, the name was changed to Oivan Ilo.

Admission: Adult $12, Members $10, Child/Student $5.

DOCUMENTARY ON MIGRANT FARM WORKERS TO BE SCREENED AT JOHNSON STATE ON NOVEMBER 14

Johnson, Vermont - The film “Silenced Voices,” a documentary by filmmaker and video journalist Sam Mayfield about the plight of Vermont's migrant farm workers, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in Room 207, Bentley Hall, at Johnson State College.

Brendan O'Neill, an organizer with Vermont-based Migrant Justice, will be on hand to discuss the film. A native of Vermont, Mayfield focuses on social and political issues and relies heavily on social media for
promotion, outreach and fundraising.  For more information about the film or migrant farmer issues, visit http://samville.blogspot.com/  or http://migrantjustice.net/.

The event is free and open to the public.

MUSICAL THEATER STUDENTS TO PERFORM NOV. 14-15 AT JSC

Johnson, Vermont - Johnson State College’s musical theater students will present “Scenes from Musical Theater” at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 in Johnson State College’s Dibden Center for the Arts.

The students will perform scenes from an array of musical theater. The event is free and open to all.

Tom Weakley the Storyteller Puts It in Writing

Manchester, Vermont - Join acclaimed Vermont storyteller Tom Weakley on Saturday, November 17 at 3:00pm at the Mark Skinner Library for a talk, "The Storyteller Puts It in Writing". Weakley will read from his new book "The Stories" to illustrate the range of theme, structure and point-of-view from story to story. He will talk about the difference between oral and literary stories as well as his enjoyment of jocular tales. Weakley will answer any questions from the audience about the storytelling creative process.

In a career that spanned three decades, crossed continents and earned national awards, Vermont storyteller Tom Weakley entertained adult and family audiences throughout New England and beyond.  His down-home, poignant and often hilarious stories celebrate the wit, wisdom, history and foibles of his family and Vermont neighbors.

Weakely will autograph personal copies of books or CDs brought by audience members and copies will be available for purchase.  Fifteen percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Mark Skinner Library.

The library is located at 48 West Rd. in Manchester. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Info: 802.362. 2607 or events@markskinnerlibrary.org.

Come to a Haunted Valley Pumpkin Extravaganza!

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire - Well, not really, but come to the Waterville Valley Haunted Halloween Happenings on Saturday, October 27. Calling all kids, ghouls, Jonas brothers, and vampires for a fun pizza party, pumpkin carving & decorating on Friday, at the Waterville Valley Recreation Department from 6-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a spooky pizza dinner, then decorate or carve a Halloween Pumpkin. Kids can bring their own pumpkin or purchase one. All the tools you will need to create your masterpiece from paint to pom-poms and carving tools will be provided (must be at least 10 years of age or have adult supervision). Cost is $5/carver for admission + $6 for an optional locally grown pumpkin.

Come celebrate Halloween include a Haunted House, Halloween games, Costume Contest and Trick-Or-Treating around the resort (a.k.a. free candy)! Hors D'oeuvres will be served. We are going to have a Jack-O-Lantern.  Anyone is welcome to bring their own carved pumpkin.  $75 cash to best Jack.

Lodging packages start at $150 a night and include a pumpkin, Friday evening pumpkin carving and decorating with the Waterville Valley Recreation Department, Saturday night Trick-or-Treating, Haunted House, and costume contest. Access to White Mountain Athletic Club and spooky Halloween events and activities is available.

Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained, four seasons resort. In addition to its world-class ski area. Dining options include traditional favorites and elegant cuisine. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com.