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2008

JULY

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - 'Reflections of the Great North Woods' presented by Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Patti Klinefelter & Judi Calhoun'

Artist of the Month at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital - Cindy Elkins
featuring impressions of various North Country scenes & events.

All Month Colebrook Area Historical Society
is open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall, Bridge St.

Saturdays Original Farmers' Market
at Colebrook Feeds, 84 Colby St., 8-11 a.m. Space available at no cost.

1 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

2 North Country Chamber of Commerce Directors' Meeting
On the first Wednesday of every month the directors meet at Noon at the Office which is located at the Rest Area. If for some reason, you would like to bring something to their attention, please contact the office at 237-8939 or e-mail at nccoc@verizon.net by Tuesday of that week.

2 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.

3 Karaoke
at Colebrook House Inn.

3 Pool Tournament
at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Stewartstown, 7 p.m. All are welcome.

4 Bake Sale & Multi-Raffle
at Pittsburg Community Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodies & many unique raffle items. Sponsored by Farnham United Methodist Church Women & Men.

4 Car Wash, Food & Craft Sale
at Pittsburg Fire House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All donations go to Pittsburg Angels Charitable Services. Representatives of Serve Pittsburg will be on hand for info. & sign-ups for July delivery of food from Serve New England.

Independence Day Celebrations

Events in Colebrook on July 4
7 a.m. - 10 a.m. American Legion Pancake Breakfast
at the Monadnock Congregational Church
8 a.m. Kids Fishing Derby - Ages 12 & under
at Roger Deblois' pond, Trask Road off Rte. 3 in Columbia
11 a.m. Fourth of July Parade
12 Noon Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue on Colebrook Academy Lawn
Dusk Fireworks at at the Ball Field; rain date Sunday July 6

Events in Pittsburg on July 4
at Murphy Dam

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Flea Market
Please bring your own tables - No charge for sites-Donations accepted
Call 538-7003 or 538-6540
11 a.m.-All Day - Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Cold Drinks, Cotton Candy, Popcorn etc.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Kids' Fishing Derby Ages 10 & under at Kids' Pond in Lower Village (No fly fishing)
1-4 p.m. Pony Rides
1 p.m. T-Ball & Little League
3 p.m. Benefit Home Run Derby
6 p.m. Chicken BBQ & Music Until the Fireworks
At dusk Fireworks

4 Open House at Indian Stream Historic Schoolhouse
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tabor Road, Pittsburg. All are welcome to visit & browse the exhibits.

4 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

4 Car Wash & Food/Craft Sale
at Pittsburg Firehouse by Pittsburg, by Pittsburg Angels Charitable Services Organization, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

4 Dance Music
at Colebrook House Inn. White Mountain Entertainment.

5 Live Band
at Colebrook House Inn, Big Boots Deville (Rock/Classic/Alternative). No cover charge..

5 Dance Music
"Sweet Jayne" at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Stewartstown.

5 Dance Music
"Mix Mel Master" at the Northland Restaurant & Lounge, 8-12 p.m., Canaan.

5 North Country ATV Cookout
at Stratford Bog, noon-2 p.m. Benefit Stratford Sports Fund.

5 Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.

6 Huge Flea Market
at the Colebrook House Inn - Call ahead to reserve your spot! 603-237-5521. This flea market includes picnic tables, umbrellas and plenty of food, such as a Barbecue, a Pig Roast, and more!

THE POORE FAMILY HOMESTEAD HISTORIC FARM MUSEUM

*** 14th Annual Open Barn & Celebration ***

Celebrating Our Founder's 123^rd Birthday

6 Outdoor Concert
at the Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm. Featuring Traditional Bluegrass, music by "Gopher Broke" Music begins at 1 pm. Free Birthday Cake & Lemonade. Donations: $8.00 per adult, accompanied children under 12 are FREE. Bring a Chair or a Blanket.

7 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.

8 "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 6-10 p.m.

8 Walk-In Dart Tournament
at the Northland Restaurant & Lounge, Canaan, 7 p.m.

8 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

9 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.

9 Pittsburg Roadrunners Meeting
at firehouse, 1 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Craig Cheney to discuss the Food Pantry.

9 Creatures Down Under, Zoo Wildlife Encounters
at Colebrook Elementary School Gym, 10 a.m.

9 Colebrook Area Historical Society Annual Meeting
& History of the Colebrook Fire Department.

9 Dedication of Historical Marker
at Rte. 3 & Hill Road in Pittsburg, where settlers signed the constitution for the Indian Stream Republic in 1832. Dedication 2 p.m. followed by reception at Pittsburg Historical Museum.

10 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

11 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 8-midnight, (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm.

11 Seniors For Life Program
at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call Kathleen at 237-4019.

12 Live Band
Amy Lyn Martin performs at the Colebrook House Inn accompanied by the band "RSVP" out of New York City. Playing Rock & Roll, Pop, Dance Music, Romantic Ballads & songs from her new album. No Cover Charge. Raffles & Prizes. Info: 603-237-5521.

12 41st Beecher Falls Fire Department Auction
at the Ethan Allen Parking Lot, Beecher Falls, Vt. Starts at 10:30 am. Come experience an annual event that brings in bidders from far and wide. There is a delicious chicken barbecue & refreshments on the grounds at noon. This auction is held rain or shine.

12 Strawberry Social, Yard Sale & Bake Sale
at Grace United Methodist Church, Rte. 114, Canaan, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

12 North Country ATV Poker Run & Cookout
at the Trailhead in Stratford, with starts and stops on the trail system, a cookout from noon to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit trail maintenance for the trails that you have enjoyed all year, come help us out and have lots of fun.

12 Strawberry Supper
at First Congregational Church of Brighton, 5 & 6 p.m. sittings. Baked beans, potato salad, rolls, coleslaw, goulash & strawberry shortcake. Adults $7, children under 12 $3, pre-schoolers free.

12 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

12 4th Annual Beal/Bunnell Scholarship Golf Tournament
at Colebrook Country Club, Registration 7 a.m., Tee time 8 a.m. Green fees $40/per person, $160 per foursome, fees incl.18 holes of golf & après golf hors d'oeuvres, prizes awarded for lowest gross, longest drive and nearest to the pin contest. All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Club's annual scholarships for local students, established in memory of Vickie Bunnell and Les Beal. Info. Clay Hinds 237-5566.

15 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion

17 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, 7 p.m. All are welcome.

18 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4 - 6 p.m., DJs 8 p.m. - Midnight

19 Strawberry Social
at All Saints Church, Hereford, Quebec, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

19 North Country ATV Poker Run
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cookout Noon-2 p.m. at Bear Bait Picnic Area. Benefit Trail Maintenance.

22 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

24 CDDA's "Christmas in July"
A fun evening for downtown merchants, volunteers & partnering groups to work on plans for holiday activities & events. Hosted by the Promotions Committee at the Williams Building, 84 Main St., 7 p.m.

25 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

26 Flea Market & Bake Sale
at Farnham Community Hall, Pittsburg, 9 a.m. Proceeds to benefit church oil fund.

27 Outdoor Concert
at the Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm. Featuring Celtic Revival & Folk Music by "Folk Tree," 1 pm. Donations: $8.00 per adult, accompanied children under 12 are FREE. Bring a Chair or a Blanket.

29 Concert
hosted by CDDA and Great North Woods Center for the Arts at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 8 p.m.

29 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

AUGUST

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - Creative Natives

The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or as posted)
Outdoor Concerts (watch for dates)
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is an historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era. The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to rural electrification of the northernmost regions of NH.

All Month Colebrook Area Historical Society
is open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall, Bridge St. and Moose Festival Weekend on Friday, Aug. 22 from 4-8 p.m.

Saturdays Original Farmers' Market
at Colebrook Feeds, 84 Colby St., 8-11 a.m. Space available at no cost.

1 60th Annual Sugar on Snow Social
at Fletcher Park, Canaan, 7 p.m. If raining, will be at Canaan Elementary School Cafeteria. Music by Carolyn & Friends. Includes baked goods, books, toys, hot dogs & chili dogs. Sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church.

1-3 39th Annual Canaan Men's Softball Tournament in Canaan
29 teams will start play on Friday at 6 pm. Saturday & Sunday games will start at 8 a.m. Final game on Sunday night at 8 p.m. Food booth will be open all weekend with all proceeds going to the Canaan Men's Softball League. Info 802-266-8900

1-2 Stewartstown Day

Friday - 7 p.m. Coronation of the Queen at in the Stewartstown Park
6-10 p.m. PT & The Cruisers; Dance for all ages,
Fireworks at Dusk; Rain date: Saturday at Dusk

Saturday - 10 a.m. Parade starts at County Farm. The theme Prizes given
(Line up at 9 a.m. Starts at Coos County Farm-drive floats in from the front entrance, please.)
11:30 a.m. Soapbox Derby, contact Karen Belknap for rules 246-8132
11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Car Show-Contact Jim Gilbert 246-7756 for details
1:30 p.m. Auction in the Park
All Day refreshments and vendors in the park
Vendors contact Patricia 246-3095 or e-mail stewartstownday@localnet.com

1 Stewartstown Day St. Albert Assumption Bake Sale
Stewartstown Community Park, 8:30 a.m. until food is gone.

1 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

2 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.

2 CDDA's Friends of the Grange Auction
at Colebrook Grange Hall on Stage Road in Colebrook.

3 Annual Ecumenical Service at North Hill Church
Stewartstown at 2 p.m.

5 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

6 North Country Chamber of Commerce Directors' Meeting
On the first Wednesday of every month the directors meet at Noon at the Office which is located at the Rest Area. If for some reason, you would like to bring something to their attention, please contact the office at 237-8939 or e-mail at nccoc@verizon.net by Tuesday of that week.

8 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

8-9 9th Annual New England ATV Rodeo
by BRP can-am. NCATV Trailhead Located at Burns Truck Stop. For more information www.northcountryatv.com

9 Colebrook Area Historical Society Tour of Titus Hill, Reed & Catholic Cemeteries

9 North Stratford Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement.

12 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

14 Canaan Border Riders Monthly Meeting
at Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

14 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Dickson Lane, 7 p.m.

15 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Clean Up Colebrook Day
Citizens, businesses & local groups working together to clean their downtown & adopted highways. Coordinated by the Colebrook Downtown Development Association, 237-5011, 69 Main Street, Colebrook. 8 a.m.-noon. (Rain Date: ).

82nd Pittsburg's Old Home Day

August 16, 2008

Parade Theme:
Registration: 9:30 - 10:30
Line Up at Murphy Dam
Parade begins at 11 a.m.-down New Hampshire's longest Main Street

TOWN PARK UNDER THE BIG TENT
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Baking Contest
Amateur Floral Arrangement Contest
Amateur Photography Contest

All Day Events include:
Traveling Art Show
Old Engine Display
Arts & Crafts Display
Historical Society - Popcorn & Cotton Candy
Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snack Shack
Pittsburg Old Home Day Committee Raffle
Flea Market
Vendors welcome; please call Brenda at 538-9526/538-6536
for more information.

Children's' Entertainment Throughout the Day:
Bounce House, Pony Rides, Dunk Tank and Much More

Community Church Hall:
9 a.m.-'til gone. - United Methodist Women Crafts, Food & Produce Sale

Pittsburg Town Hall:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pittsburg Historical Society will be open

Kids' Pond - Lower Village:
2 - 3 p.m. - Fishing Derby

19 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

20 Outdoor Concert
at the Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm. Featuring a Variety of Traditional & Ethnic World Music by "Village Harmony," 6 pm. Donations: $8.00 per adult, accompanied children under 12 are FREE. Bring a Chair or a Blanket.

22 CDDA's Annual Pie Sale + "Cozy Up to Colebrook"
wildlife quilt raffle ticket sales, 2-7 p.m. during the North Country Moose Festival.

22 Colebrook Area Historical Society Open House at Moose Festival
4-8 p.m.

22 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

17TH ANNUAL MOOSE FESTIVAL

Click here for Moose Festival Information

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
MAIN STREET, COLEBROOK, NH

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
CANAAN COMMUNITY PARK, CANAAN, VT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
PITTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, PITTSBURG, NH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
Our Lady of Grace Shrine, COLUMBIA, NH

23-24 The 14th Annual Golf Club Championship
at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course - Members Only - Registration Deadline August 11 to register call the Balsams at 603-255-4961

26 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

30 North Country ATV Poker Run & Scavenger Hunt
to Stratford Bog starting at 8 a.m. Cookout Noon-2. Benefit Make-A-Wish.

31 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

29-31 Co-Ed Lob Softball Pitch Tournament
Admission is free all day at Canaan Ballfields. Event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus to support the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. The Cook Shack will be open so all you need are your chairs and cheering voice. To enter a team (registration $150) contact Luc Lambert at 802-277-4860.

SEPTEMBER

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - Weir Bros Fieldstone & Services
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Deb Sargent and Cindy'

All Month The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or as posted);
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is a historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era. The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to rural electrification of the northernmost regions of N.H.

All Month Colebrook Area Historical Society
To visit by appointment call President Arnold Goodrum at 237-4470.

Saturdays Original Farmers' Market
at Colebrook Feeds, 84 Colby St., 8-11 a.m. Space available at no cost.

Thursdays 4-6 p.m. & Saturdays 8-11 a.m. - Farmers' Market
at top of Cooper Hill, Main Street. Products include vegetables, fruits, maple syrup, jams-jellies, plants, baked goods herbs, fresh eggs etc.

2 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

2 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

3 North Country Chamber of Commerce Directors' Meeting
On the first Wednesday of every month the directors meet at Noon at the Office which is located at the Rest Area. If for some reason, you would like to bring something to their attention, please contact the office at 237-8939 or e-mail at nccoc@verizon.net by Tuesday of that week.

5 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

6 North Country ATV Scavenger Hunt
Starting at numerous locations in Stratford, this scavenger hunt takes you over the many trails and brings you to a cookout at noon to 2 p.m. at Stratford Bog. All of your enjoyment helps raise money to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information www.northcountryatv.com

6 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.

9 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

10 Colebrook Area Historical Society
Susan Zizza speaks on her recent book "Turn of the 20th."

11 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Supper
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

11 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

12 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

13 Two-Rivers Ride for Cancer
20-mile Bike Ride beginning at Lake Francis Boat Ramp, Pittsburg, 10 a.m.. Registration 9 a.m.; 7-mile Bike Ride beginning at County Farm Road, Stewartstown, Registration 10:45 a.m., ride at 11:15 a.m., $50 fundraising per entrant minimum, helmet required, participant under 18 years of age must have parent's signature. Pick up Pledge Sheet at Fiddleheads on Main Street, Colebrook, or have it mailed to you: Contact Linda Tillotson, lindatillotson@hughes.net. For more info. call Mary Beth Kenison 636-1031 or Lori Morann 237-8401.

13 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

13 Antique Tractor Meet & Show
Anyone with an old tractor, farm implement or engine is welcome to show.
Sponsored by Colebrook Feed
on Colby Street, Colebrook
Meet & Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tractor Parade 1 p.m.

14 37th Annual North Country Amateur Golf Championship
at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course benefiting the Vershire Center. Registration deadline is Sept. 2, to register call 603-255-4961.

16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

18 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Pittsburg, 7 p.m. All are welcome.

19 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

19-21 8th Annual Great North East Poodle Party/Reunion
at Crabapple Downs www.poodleparty.com

20 Colebrook Ski-Bees Annual Landowner Appreciation Dinner
at the Colebrook Country Club, Route 26, Colebrook. Dinner at noon. www.colebrookski-bees.com

20 North Country ATV Poker Run, Scavenger Hunt & Cookout
Starting at the ATV trailhead located at Burns Truck Stop on Route 3 in Stratford, this poker run takes you over the many trails and brings you to a cookout from noon to 2 p.m. at Stratford Bog. All of your enjoyment helps raise money to benefit of the Trail Maintenance Fund. For more information www.northcountryatv.com

23 CDDA's Scarecrow-Making Workshop
Residents of all ages & local merchants are invited to celebrate the first week of Autumn by creating a scarecrow character to help dress downtown for "Harvest Fair" & foliage season. $15 per purchased scarecrow, 3 p.m., Williams Building, 84 Main St., Colebrook.

23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

26 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8 p.m. - Midnight

27   ATV Poker Run and Pig Roast
      starts at the ATV Trailhead and Kiosk off Back Lake Road on Farr Road Gravel Pit, Pittsburg. Sponsored by the Pittsburg Great North Woods Riders ATV Club. Registration for the Poker Run starts at 10am. $5 per hand and $20 for 5 hands, raffles and more. Pig Roast at 1 pm 'til gone on the trail, find out where when you register for poker run. This will be a fun day for all you ATV riders.

27    The 32nd Annual Dixville Half Marathon
USTAF-Certified Half Marathon-- Individuals and relays-4 person and 2 person
3-Mile Fun Walk- Staring time: 12:00 (noon) at the last relay point, on Route 26 just west of Carleton Hill Rd.   Festivities at the Finish Line ( at skating rink on Colby St.) : Live, bluegrass music, food for sale at Kiwanis Snack Shack, free massages for participants, cold drinks, raffle & awards presentation. Preregister by Sept. 13 for $20.; after Sept 13 for $25.; only those who pre-register are guaranteed a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit several local charities.
For more information call 237-4971 ext. 257 or e-mail Julie at Julie.riffon@hitchcock.org

30 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

OCTOBER

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -Coos County Waterfowl Decoys by R. R. "Monty" Montplaisir
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Brenda Kenney & Hans'

Saturdays Original Farmers' Market
at Colebrook Feeds, 84 Colby St., 8-11 a.m. Space available at no cost.

1-31 CDDA's "Scarecrows on the Streets"
The colorful characters will be all around town & businesses & residents are encouraged to create their own unique characters & displays for a Harvest Fair contest. (Details to be announced at a later date.)

1 CDDA's Christmas Tree Tagging
A fun way to participate in promoting the region's most fragrant industry. Volunteers visit a local plantation & assist with attaching special tags onto Colebrook Christmas trees, in preparation for world-wide distribution & promotion of " The Heart of the Great North Woods." Call 237-5011 to register.

2 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack & enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose at 237-4808.

3 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

4 Stratford Pumpkin Festival
sponsored by the Cohos Historical Society 8a.m. - 5p.m. The following will be held at the Pavilion in Stratford Hollow: Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Pumpkin-judging contest 2 p.m.; Scarecrow contest & Scavenger Hunt 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Entertainment by The Folk Tree (folk and Celtic music) 12 noon-2:30 p.m.; Dinner at Kimball Hall 5 p.m until gone; Lighting of pumpkins at dusk. For more info. www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org Yard Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m., vendor space available, call Vicki DeLalla 603-922-8337 or Joyce Whittier 802-962-3833; sponsored by the Stratford Beautification Committee.

4 20th Annual Pittsburg Fire Department Auction
at the fire station in Pittsburg 10 a.m. Large selection of Antiques, Collectibles, Many new & used items including some Ethan Allen furniture.

4 Chicken Pie Supper
at Community Church Hall, Pittsburg, 5 p.m. until gone.

4 Mohawk Grange Annual Chicken Pie Supper
at Mohawk Grange Hall, East Colebrook Rd., Colebrook, 5-7 p.m. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Children $5.

4 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.

7 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

7 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

8 Colebrook Area Historical Society
Program on Covered Bridges in New Hampshire through grant from NH Humanities Council.

9 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack & enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose at 237-4808.

9 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., Potluck supper at 6:30, meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

9 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. Members encouraged to attend.

10 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

11 Harvest Fair 2008 - "Presenting the 'Bounty of the Great North Woods"
the CDDA's signature fall event & fundraiser welcomes shoppers & dozens of vendors from throughout the region into downtown Colebrook. Includes a traditional craft fair, "Chili Challenge," raffles, entertainment, free "Harvest the Savings" cards & "Cozy Up to Colebrook" quilt raffle drawing, Colebrook Elementary School, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Vendor registrations due by September 30. www.colebrookmainstreet.org

11 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

11-27 CDDA's "Harvest the Savings"
Retail Promotion - Customers presenting this free card receive added values with purchases at participating businesses during the pre-holiday shopping season.

12 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

14 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

16 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack & enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose at 237-4808.

18 Colebrook Ski-Bees Landowner Appreciation Dinner
at The Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, at NOON. RSVP by calling 246-3039 by Oct. 17.

18 Chicken Pie Supper
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-7 p.m. Adults $8 Children $5

21 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

23 Thursday Night at the Movies
at Colebrook Public Library, Free, 5:30 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair, snack & enjoy the movie in a relaxing atmosphere. For the title of the movie call Rose at 237-4808.

24 Best Scarecrow & Jack-O-Lantern Contest
on the Common, monetary prizes awards. Bonfire & hot dog roast, sponsored by Stratford Beautification Committee. Info.: Tim Brooks 922-5560.

24 Wild Game Dinner
at the Northland Restaurant at 7pm. Sponsored by Border Lions Club. Open to the public for the first time. $20 per person.

24 T.G.I.F. and DJ Jaybo
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food' 4-6 p.m. and from 8pm 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for you enjoyment.

28 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

31 Halloween Party
at Colebrook Elementary School gymnasium from 5 to 7. Fun, games, cookies and that good stuff all provided by the members of The Colebrook Kiwanis and Colebrook Key Club.

NOVEMBER

Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Group Winter Exhibit'

1 T.G.I.F." & Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food' and from 8pm 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for your enjoyment.

1 Christmas Bazaar, Tea and Bake Sale
at St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, Colebrook, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch served beginning at 11 a.m. Crafts, raffles, white elephant tables, and door prizes.

1 Craft Fair
at the American Legion Hall, Canaan, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary, 10 a. m. to 2 p.m. Homemade crafts, baked goods & raffle. Tables available for $10. Call Lois Coutts 603-538-7769 or Rita Johnson at 802-266-3619 to reserve table space.

1 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m.

4 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

4 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

5 CDDA's Community Forum II
The annual opportunity for the public, groups & civic leaders to gather & celebrate the successes & plans of local enterprises at an after-hours social.

6 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

7 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 p.m

7 T.G.I.F." & Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food Party' 4-6 p.m. and from 8 p.m. 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for your enjoyment.

8 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

8 Snowflake Fair
at The Grace United Methodist Church, Canaan at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Christmas memories, food, crafts, shoebox and lunch.

8 CDDA's Wreath Workshop
All ages are invited to come learn how to make a traditional holiday wreath with local professionals. Merchants may place advance orders for custom wreaths to green up their businesses for the holidays. Prices begin at $15; more for special trims.

8 Hunters' Supper
at St. Bernard's Church, Church Hill Rd., Norton, Vt., 5 pm. until all are served. All-you-can-eat baked ham, beans, chili, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, desserts, tea & coffee. All are welcome. Adults $9, Children 6-12 $4. For more info. call Sarah at 802-822-5200 or Clayre at 802-822-5445.

8-9 Christmas Bazaar
at East Hereford Catholic Church, Quebec, 10-5 on Sat.; 10-4 on Sun. Don't forget the 10 o'clock brunch, $12.95 per person at the Montagnard on Sun. 11 a.m. Clown, balloon sculptures, magic tricks, music. Come and bring your children. Info: 819-844-2463.

11 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

13 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & Meeting
at the Club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Dinner at 6:30. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

14 T.G.I.F." & Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club every Friday. 'Thank Goodness It's Food' Party, 4-6 and from 8pm 'til Midnight DJ 'Jaybo' who encourages requests for your enjoyment.

15 Hunters' Breakfast
at Pittsburg School, 6 a.m. Biscuits & gravy, fruit cup, juice & coffee, $7. Pie & bake sale, 1 pie-$8, 2 pies-$15. Sponsored by Class of 2009.

15 Canaan Craft Fair
at Canaan School Gym, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Raffle tickets sold for theme baskets, Ethan Allen Furniture door prize, baked goods & lots of crafters. Homemade bake sale & raffles to benefit the North Country Family Life Skills coming in March 2008.

15 Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. crafts, shoe-box auction, food sale, white elephant table, wreaths, door prizes, luncheon.

15 Christmas Tea & Sale
at First Baptist Church, North Stratford, 10a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Delicious lunch, Fancy work, food sale, arts and crafts, and white elephant tables. For more info. call Josephine Harding 922-3811.

15 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair
at Town Hall in Island Pond, Vt., sponsored by First Congregational Church of Brighton, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Soup & sandwich luncheon, bake sale & cookie walk. Sharon Belanger 802-467-9882 or Nancy Herman 802-723-6668 or e-mail nrherman@peoplepc.com.

18 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion. Refreshments sold.

22 Community Thanksgiving Dinner
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, Noon-2 p.m. Everyone welcome. Hosted by North Country Cooperating Churches. Anyone who would like to help call Rev. Rebecca Larson at 237-4414.

21 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

25 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

29 Christmas Craft Fair
The Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, at Club House, 17 Dickson Lane have the Christmas rush conquered with a sale that includes local crafts, baked goods, fudge, preserves, plants, gifts, decorations, club clothing & memberships, raffles, door prizes, free kids' grab bag. Lunch starts at 11am. This annual event will help you put done to your Christmas shopping with a fun-filled day. For more information visit www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

DECEMBER

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month - Christmas Display
Featured artists from CRAG ( Connecticut River Artists Group) 'Group Winter Exhibit'

2 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

2 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

5 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

5-20 CDDA's Late Night Madness
will launch two full weeks of spirited "Hometown Holidays" festivities throughout downtown, including shopping, dining, music & family & social activities with merchants & community groups.

6 Christmas Fair
at St. Albert Church, Riverside, Stewartstown, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Christmas gifts, crafts, decorations, baked goods, meat pies, raffles & much more. Lunch served at 11 a.m.

6 Christmas Bazaar & Tea
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wreaths, crafts, food, candy, cookie walk & raffle.

6 Canaan Border Riders Annual Christmas Party
at Northland Restaurant & Lounge, Canaan, 6 p.m., 50/50 raffle draw at 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations appreciated. For info: Paul Lyons at 802-266-3054.

6 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

6 Community Christmas Party
for children to age 10, Fuller Town Hall, Stratford, 1-3 p.m. Sponsored by Nulhegan VFW Post 5243 & Town of Stratford.

6 Memory Tree & Christmas Program
sponsored by Cohos Historical Society, at Marion Blodgett Museum, Stratford at 4 p.m. Stratford School music group will sing carols. For more info. www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org

6 Christmas Bazaar
at Farnham Methodist Church Community Hall, Pittsburg, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Crafts, Baked goods, Raffle, Tag sale items & Kid craft corner. Coffee & muffins.

6 Supper at Kimball Hall
Stratford Hollow 5 to 6:30 pm

7 Santa Comes To Town
Santa & Mrs. Claus will light the Community Christmas Tree on Main Street, Colebrook at 12:30 p.m. then preside over a children's Christmas party at Colebrook Gym,1-3 p.m., sponsored by Kiwanis Club

7 Pre-Christmas Service
at Magalloway Pink Church, Rte. 16, Magalloway, Me., 4 p.m. Officiated by Rev. Lawrence Clough, Magalloway Choir & more. Everyone welcome. Potluck supper to follow at Magalloway Town Hall.

9 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

11 4th Annual Celebration of Memories Christmas Service
at Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, 7 p.m. Candlelight service touches on the understanding of feelings of grief during the holiday season, while celebrating the life of a beloved family member or friend who has died this past year.

11 Community Meals Free Holiday Meal & Christmas Celebration
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-7 p.m. Music provided by Carolyn & Friends, followed by caroling.

11 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting; Potluck Supper & Christmas Gathering
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Potluck Dinner at 6:30pm, Meeting &:30, for more information 538-1142, or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

11 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend. Snow Phone 802-266-7811

12 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. Dance the night away with DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

14 Ecumenical Christmas Music Festival
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 7 p.m.

16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

18 Blue Christmas Service
at Monadnock Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Quiet, meditative service that acknowledges the pain & sadness many people feel at Christmas time. For more information contact Rev. Rebecca Larson 237-4414

18 Community Meals Free Holiday Meal & Christmas Celebration
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Colebrook, 5-7 p.m.

19 T. G. I. F. Party and DJ "Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

20 "TUBACHRISTMAS"
at Trinity Methodist Church, Colebrook, 1 p.m. Free concert, free-will offering to support the Great North Woods Center for the Arts. Traditional carols performed by tuba, baritone & euphonium players from throughout northern New England. Info: Sharon Pearson 237-5805.

23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

24 Traditional Christmas Eve
at the Colebrook Country Club and enjoy an Hors d'oeuvres spread and share a cup of Holiday Cheer

26 T. G. I. F. Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. DJ 'Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight

30 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

n/a Pittsburg Ridge Runners New Year's Turkey Dinner
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Serving from 5pm to 7pm.
Adults $11, Children 10 and under $6. RSVP at 538-1142.

2009

JANUARY

Saturdays        Deer Mountain Warming Hut
                             Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information visit www.pittsburgridgerunners.org.
Weekends        Swift Diamond Riders Warming Hut
                           Open Sat. 9-4, Sun 9-3 for more information visit www.swiftdiamondriders.com

3 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

6 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

6 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

8 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & Meeting
at the Club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Dinner at 6:30. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

8 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

10 North Stratford Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 pm in the church basement.

13 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

18 Ecumenical Church Service
celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 3 p.m., Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, hosted by the Ministerium & featuring a message from Rev. Ed Grant. Free & open to the public, fellowship & refreshments to follow service.

20 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

DEFINITION OF SNOWMOBILE POKER RUN
A snowmobile poker run is a time of fun and fellowship involving scenic rides through some of New Hampshire's most beautiful trails. Snowmobile clubs sponsor poker runs to raise money for charity or club maintenance. Each club's poker runs may vary, but generally riders pay a small amount to participate. (North Country clubs ask about $5).When they register, riders are dealt a five-card hand and given directions. They make five stops, one for each card, and may purchase as many hands as they would like. Great food, door prizes and drawings accompany the event and provide a day of entertainment for the whole family.

24 Colebrook Ski-Bees 35-Mile Loop Poker Run
at the Spa Restaurant & Outback Pub, Rte. 3, Stewartstown. Registration at 10 a.m.-2 p.m., donations $5/hand, 50/50 raffle, fun & prizes all day. (Corridor 21A or 3A North) Here is entertainment at its best! When the snowmobilers register, riders are dealt a five-card hand and given directions for the well-groomed 35-mile trail through North Country's spectacular scenery. They make five stops, one for each card, and may purchase as many hands as they would like. Great food, door prizes, raffles and drawings accompany the event and provide a day of enjoyment for the whole family. At the end of the day riders will enjoy the live band and entertainment at the Outback Pub. For more information visit www.colebrookski-bees.com or call the Chamber at 237-8939.

26 Dance Music
"Deja Vu" at the Colebrook House Inn, Colebrook, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

27 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

FEBRUARY

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month -

Saturdays          Deer Mountain Warming Hut
                           Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information visit www.pittsburgridgerunners.org.
Weekends         Swift Diamond Riders Warming Hut
                          Open Sat. 9-4, Sun 9-3 for more information visit www.swiftdiamondriders.com

1 Basketball Free-Throw Competition
at Colebrook Elementary School gym, 10:15 a.m., registration at 10 a.m., for all boys & girls ages 10-14 in competition for the 2007 Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Championship. Winners will progress through local, district & state competitions. Info Art Couture 237-9395.

3 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

3 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

6 "T. G. I. F." Party and "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club (Thank Goodness It's Food) from 4pm - 6pm. Dance the night away with "DJ Jaybo" 8pm - Midnight.

12 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

12 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & Annual Business Meeting
at Clubhouse, Dixon Lane off of Beach Road. Dinner 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

13 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food) & "DJ Jaybo" 8 p.m.-midnight.

14 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

14 10th Annual North Country Firefighters' Ride-In and Poker Run.
Members of the area's three northern fire departments - Colebrook, Beecher Falls and Pittsburg and the Northernmost Explorers are planning this event. Prizes awarded for best costume, most participants from a single fire department, and more. Registration at Colebrook Fire Dept. from 8 to 11:30, and ride-in ends by 3 p.m. at the Beecher Falls Fire Station. Poker Run is $5 per hand and $20 per family. For more info, call Joel Young at 603-538-6563, Steve Young at 802-266-8963, or Brett Brooks at 603-237-4853 (evenings). Snowmobilers leave Colebrook Fire Station, snowmobile to Pittsburg, and then to Beecher Falls by 3 p.m., a 45-Mile Run! New Hampshire will be honoring Vermont registration for this ride.

14 Snowmobile Scavenger Hunt & Poker Run
Starting at the Stratford Nighthawks' Club House, 484 Route 3, North Stratford, this ride will benefit the NH Make-A-Wish Foundation. Help us support this great organization. Fun for the whole family. Registration starts at 9 AM and cost is $5 per hand.

14 North Stratford Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 pm in the church basement

14 Annual Balloon Pop
at Colebrook Country Club in the Lounge. A sweet surprise in every balloon!

10TH Annual Colebrook Winter Carnival 2009
FEBRUARY 14 9:30AM - 8 PM
Contact Mary Jolles at 237-4801 or Sandra Riendeau at 237-8010
sponsored by the Colebrook Kiwanis Club
at Colebrook Country Club

9:30    Cardboard Box Derby
10:00    Canoe Race
10:30-4:30   Bocce Tournament
       10:30 Little Jack Frost/Little Miss Snowflake Pageant
(Registration inside at 10:00)
11:00-2     Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
12:00 - 3:00 Dog Sled Rides
1:00    Snowshoe Obstacle Race
1:30    Cribbage Tournament (inside)
5:00    Spaghetti Dinner
6:00-9:00   Fire & Ice Skating Party
at North Country Community Recreation Center,
Evening skating & free hot chocolate, 6-8 p.m.

17 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

20 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food) & "DJ Jaybo" 8 p.m.-midnight.

21 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Poker Run
to benefit the Pittsburg Class of 2008, registration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with the last hand read at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse, $5per hand.

21 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club Annual Fundraiser
at Deer Mt. Campground Warming Hut, Rte. 3, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. for Pittsburg Fire & Rescue. Members will show & demonstrate equipment. Lunch served all day. Info: 538-6695 or www.pittsburgridgerunners.com

21 Colebrook Ski-Bees Poker Run
at the Colebrook Country Club, Colebrook. Registration begins at 9 a.m., Donation $5/hand. Over 20 prizes awarded. View or participate in the Frozen T-Shirt/Boxer Short Contests at 3 p.m., prizes given away all afternoon, 50/50 Raffle For more information visit www.colebrookski-bees.com or e-mail rider@colebrookski-bees.com

n/a Sled Dog Race

27 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food) & "DJ Jaybo" 8 p.m.-midnight.

28 Giant Annual Francis Swallow Memorial Race
at Balsams Wilderness Ski Area. Registration 9-11 a.m. Race at 11 a.m. Open to skiers & snowboarders of all ages. Proceeds go to the Wilderness Ski Club. Prizes!

28 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Annual Steak Feed
at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Road, 4-7 p.m.. Details & prices will be posted when they become available, RSVP requested but not necessary. Call 538-1142 or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

28 5th Annual Austin's Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
starts at the Colebrook Country Club. Scenic snowmobile ride. BBQ lunch courtesy of the Colebrook Country Club & Colebrook Ski-Bees Snowmachine Club. Silent Auction. Participants with out-of-state registered sleds can ride with a waived N.H. registration fee for the day! All proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Call 1-800-757-0203 or no-new-eng@cff.org

MARCH
3 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

3 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
Colebrook Ski-Bees at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

6-7 17th Annual SNO-DEO - New England's Largest Snowmobile Show
presented by Swift Diamond Riders at Coleman State Park, Stewartstown. Drive in or ride in: Off Route 26 - On Corridors 5 &18, 9 a.m-4 p.m. Entrance fee - $2/person, under 10 free. Demo rides, try 4 brands of snowmobiles. Remember the Antique Snowmobile Museum. VISIT THE WARMING HUT FOR FOOD, HEAT & CLOTHING. Two-track Radar Run, $5/run or $10/3runs, Hummer Expo. For more information visit www.swiftdiamondriders.com or e-mail swiftdiamondriders@earthlink.net.

7 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

10 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

12 Meeting & Potluck Supper
Pittsburg Ridge Runners Clubhouse, Dickson Lane, Dinner 6:30, Meeting 7:30. Info: 538-1142 or visit www.pittsburgridgertunners.org

12 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

NA 2nd Annual Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups'
at Colebrook Elementary School cafeteria, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club to raise funds for the club's scholarship fund. Refreshments will be available and spectators are welcome to come and watch the fun.

April 5 Ecumenical Palm Sunday Music Festival
at 7 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Inspirational music performed by choral groups representing several area churches. Public invited.

14 Supper
at North Stratford Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement.

17 16th St. Patrick's Day Dinner
at Monadnock Congregational Church, 5-7 p.m. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Children $6, $1 off if you are wearing green, lively Irish music.

17 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

April 10 Ecumenical Good Friday Service
at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Parsons St., Colebrook, 12:30 p.m.

April 12 Easter Morning Breakfast
at Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, 7-9 a.m. Donations appreciated.

24 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

28 Annual Scott Phillips Memorial Race
at the Balsams Wilderness Ski Area, Registration 9:30-11 a.m. Race starts at 11 a.m. $10 per person Sponsored by NH State Police Troop F. Prizes. Open to skier & boarders of all ages. Proceeds benefit the Scott Phillips Memorial Fund.

28 21st Annual Charity Ball
at the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel to benefit the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception, 7:30 Grand Buffet Dinner. Tickets available $50 per person at UCVH, First Colebrook Bank & The Balsams.

.APRIL

2 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at the Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. www.colebrookski-bees.com

3 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food), Dance 8-Midnight.

4 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

7 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

9 Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner & Annual Business Meeting
at the Clubhouse on Dickson lane. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

9 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Town Office, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

10 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food), Dance 8-Midnight.

11 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

14 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion Post #47

17 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food), Dance 8-Midnight.

21 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion Post #47

24 "T.G.I.F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at Colebrook Country Club. "T.G.I.F." Party 4-6 p.m. (Thank Goodness It's Food), Dance 8-Midnight.

28 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion Post #47

MAY

1 "T. G. I. F." Party & "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF 4pm - 6pm, DJ 8 p.m.-midnight.

2 CDDA's Clean Up Colebrook Day
From 8 a.m. - Noon; ending with a "Franks & Thanks" lunch at the Williams Building to celebrate the final clean-up efforts. Corner of Main Street & Titus Hill Road. Volunteers should come prepared with gloves, rakes, shovels. www.colebrookkmainstreet.org

2 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

2 North Country ATV Club OHRV Safety Course
at Nighthawks Clubhouse, Washburn Rd., Stratford. Registration 7:30-8 a.m., Class 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Limited room, bring helmets & eye protection. Parents welcome to observe or take class. Info: 922-3350.

2 Meat Raffle Draw & Dance
at American Legion Post #47 in Canaan from 7-11 pm.

5 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

9 North Stratford Baptist Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement

12 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion..

14 Canaan Border Riders Meeting
at Canaan Community Building, 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.

17 The 26th Annual Jim Berry Memorial Golf Tournament
Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Balsams 18-hole PANORAMA championship golf course, which sits beautifully on the western side of Keazer Mountain. The holes flow naturally over the mountainside, and feature elements like deceptively wide fairways, small greens and sand bunkers to challenge golfers of all skill levels. This event is to benefit Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. 8 a.m.- shotgun start, registration deadline May 24. To register contact Mia West (603) 388-4289 or Mia.C.West@Hitchcock.org or Ned Kershaw Kershaw@starband.net

19 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

22 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

26 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

29 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

31 9th Annual Memorial Day Service
at Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, 1 p.m. Local veterans who have died this past year will be remembered in a wreath-laying ceremony for their honorable service to our country.

.JUNE

All Month The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or as posted); Route 145, Stewartstown
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is an historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era. The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to rural electrification of the northernmost regions of N.H.

Saturdays Colebrook /Area Historical Society Museum open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

2 Colebrook Ski-Bees Meeting
at Colebrook Country Club, 7 p.m. All members & landowners invited to attend.

2 "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 6-10 p.m.

2 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

5 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

6 Delicious Homemade Supper
at Kimball Hall in Stratford Hollow, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

9 "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 6-10 p.m.

9 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

12 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

13 Church Supper
at 5:30 p.m. in the church basement of the North Stratford Baptist Church

16 "DJ Jaybo"
at the Colebrook Country Club, 6-10 p.m.

16 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

17 Kids Golf Camp
at the Colebrook Country Club at 5pm "Mandatory Orientation for kids & parent/guardian."

18 Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting
at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Dickson Lane, 7 p.m.

19 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

33rd ANNUAL BLESSING of the MOTORCYCLES
AND THE
12th ANNUAL GREAT NORTH WOODS RIDE-IN

Friday, June 19th, 2009
through
Sunday, June 21st, 2009

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 (Last year's events. We will change as soon as we have the information)
11:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. "WELCOME" for information and schedule of events
Pre-registration for all Motorcycle Events
The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Route 3, Colebrook
5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. Roast Beef Cookout sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Colebrook
Colebrook Academy Lawn, corner of Academy & Park Streets
7:00 p.m. Dinner & Show at the Colebrook Country Club
Route 26, Colebrook
Grand buffet and some of New England's Best Comedians brought to you by North Shore Comedy
9:00 pm-1:00 am - Northland Restaurant and Lounge Dance
Disc Jockey - Route 114 Canaan VT

SATURDAY, JUNE 20
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   MOTORCYCLE RODEO Music, Vendors, Competitions
                            Fun for all Ages Organized by The Cougars Motorcycle Association
                            Main Street, Colebrook, at the Shrine of our Lady of Grace, Rte. 3. Fun for all ages
                        2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Motorcycle Poker Run starts and ends at
                             The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook. Bring your helmets.
This ride usually crosses into Vermont
                       Judging 5:30 p.m. 2008 Bike Show In Honor of Claire Labretto
                           The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook
   6 :00 p.m. Motorcycle Parade
(leaves exactly at 6:00 pm sharp)
starts & ends at The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Live Music by DeJa-Vu at Colebrook House & Tavern Route 3, Colebrook
                     SUNDAY, JUNE 21
                  7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.   Pancake Breakfast at The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
                            sponsored by Luc Lambert, Knights of Columbus
                         11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
                  1:00 p.m. MOTORCYCLE BLESSING The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:
Father Levesque at the Shrine 603-237-5511
For Vendor Information,
Contact Wayne Hall 237-5169 or e-mail Wayne at mtcougar5@verizon.net

23 Bingo - Money Prizes
at 6:30 in the Basement of the American Legion in Canaan sponsored by the American Legion.

26 Annual Book Sale
at Colebrook Public Library at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the largest book sale held in the North Country and the choices and prices are worth the perusing of these many tables of books. Both adults' and children's selections. The tables hold goodies from the best cooks around.

26 "T. G. I. F." Party
at the Colebrook Country Club, TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Food) 4pm - 6pm.

27 14th Stratford Old Home Day in Stratford Hollow
Theme "Life in the Great North Woods." Games for all ages: Kids (sawdust scramble); Teenagers ( greased pole w/money at top); Adults (skillet-throwing contest). Petting Zoo, Raffles, Music & Yard Sales. Parade at 11 a.m. includes Floats, Old Cars, Tractors, Animals, and Members of the ATV Club. Free lunch at noon; if you have a favorite dish, it would be appreciated; donations welcome. Historical Museum open 10-2. For more info. contact Wilson "Hoot" McMann at 636-1602.

27 North Country ATV Trail Ride to Stratford Hollow - Old Home Day
leaving ATV Trailhead located at Burns Truck Stop Route 3, North Stratford between 8:30 and 9 am. Parade 11 a.m. Buffet Dinner 12 noon. For more information www.northcountryatv.com

28 36th Annual Stark Old Time Fiddler's Contest
The fiddlers contest, a great wholesome family event for young and old alike, at Lancaster Fair Grounds begins at noon (registration for those entering contest begins at 10 a.m.). Hear other fiddlers or bring your own instruments - fiddles, guitars, spoons. Spend the afternoon jamming or looking over the classic cars on display. The contest has acquired a new and permanent home at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, for more info. www.lancasterfair.com.