Please be sure to verify dates and times of all events before attending.

BETHLEHEM CONCERT SERIES

From Summer through Fall, the Town of Bethlehem sponsors a free concert series on Sunday evenings (and some Saturdays too!) from 6:00 to 8:00 at the town gazebo. Bring blankets or chairs or picnic lunch. Refreshments available for sale along with a 50/50 raffle. Note: In case of rain, concerts will be held at Bretzfelder park on Prospect Street.
2009 Summer Concerts - Schedule (Adobe Acrobat)

Sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun!… Music, Fun… and Food available at the Friends Cottage!

• June 14… Still Kickin… country, rock, folk & pop
• June 21… Brothers of Other Mothers...Contemporary Rock
• June 28… Country Felix… 2008 NACMAI Band of the Yr Trad & New Country

• July 5… Wicked Smart Horn Band… blues, swing & rock
• July 12… Karrie & the Rockfish… popular dance
• July 19… Annie & the Orphans… 50's, 60's, 70's & rock
• July 26… Mark Shelton… 50's, 60's, rock, sock hop
• Aug 2… Rocky Mt Way… classic rock & more

• Aug 9… Black Brook… #1 NE Traditional Country Band '06
• Aug 16… Roxanne & the Voodoo Rockers… blues, rock
• Aug 23… Wicked Smart Horn Band… rock, swing & blues
• Aug 30… Twisted Ph8… country & pop
• Sept 6… Mark Shelton… 50's, 60's, rock, sock hop

Local Works Farmers Market & Outdoor Marketplace

Local Works Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace on Bethlehem's Main Street is open every Wednesday, 3-6pm, and Saturdays, 9am-1pm, from the end of May to mid-October. Enjoy locally grown and produced food, baked goods, flowers, plants, crafts, music and demonstrations in a relaxed outdoor venue.

For more information email localworksnh@gmail.com or call (603) 869-9736. The 2009 season opens on May 23rd. For more information, please visit www.wrencommunity.org

FIELDS OF LUPINE FESTIVAL

The Fields of Lupine Festival is an annual 3 week event, running this year from June 5 - 21, 2009. Now in its 16th year, the Festival includes the towns of Bethlehem, Littleton, and Bretton Woods. Visitors have likened the beauty of this event to the brilliance of our fall foliage season. Tour gardens and lupine fields by foot or horse-drawn wagon. Visit area museums and attractions: Sugar Hill Historic Museum, New England Ski Museum, Franconia Heritage Museum, and the Frost Place. Other events include:

• Inn Tours: Adair Country Inn, Sunset Hill House, Sugar Hill Inn
• Informational Tour of NH's Most Energy Efficient Home
• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in the Lupine Field
• Astronomy Tours of the Night Sky - Sunset Hill House
• Weekend Market
• Sugar Hill Historical Museum
• Moose & Bear Presentations at the Adair Country Inn and Sugar Hill Inn
• "Local Historian,Sarah Nelson Welch" - Franconia Museum
• Free Exhibits & Film at the Flume Gorge
• Chocolate Tastings at the Sugar Hill Inn
• "The Lost Ski Areas of New England" at the New England Ski Museum
• Moose Photography Exhibit - Polly's Pancake Parlor
• The Gallery at WREN - Blooming Art
• Free Coffee Break at Franconia's Woodsville Guaranty Bank and at Plough-Wind Antiques

THE BETHLEHEM COUNTRY MARKET

Every Saturday 7am-3pm
Proceeds to help Bethlehem Little League
bethcountrymrk@aol.com
802-892-5979

SPECIAL CHAMBER EVENTS

Scarecrow Festival

2008 Scarecrow Festival Each Autumn, Bethlehem comes "alive" with a special cast of whimsical characters. The Annual Community Scarecrow Festival attracts numerous entries vying for valuable cash prizes, ribbons, and gift certificates. Scarecrows range from funny to scary, lovable to mechanical. Cruise the streets and enjoy these festive and fanciful Autumn visitors. BETHLEHEM CHAMBER of COMMERCE, will host their annual SCARECROW FESTIVAL. Saturday, October 11th, 2008. Joan Lund is organizing it and if you would like information regarding the festival, call 869-3409 or 869-3330. COME JOIN THE FUN!

Bethlehem Christmas

Bethlehem- There's no better place for a special Christmas holiday weekend! Once again this year, Bethlehem will don its holiday best for A Bethlehem Chrimas. Here are just a few highlights of these festive weekends. More events will be added as they are confirmed so check back frequently! Bethlehem Holiday Homes & Inns Tour Activities at the Durrell United Methodist Church (Christmas Bazaar and Deli Lunch, Bethlehem Heritage Slide Show presentation) Open House at the Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum (Pictures available with Santa, Gift Shoppe, Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony) The WREN Annual Cookie Walk, Ornaments for Kids at WREN with Kristine Lingle WREN’s Holiday Ornament Workshop for adults with Kristine Lingle The Rocks Activities (Wagon rides, The NH Crafters Fair, Rocks Gift Shoppe) Bethlehem Public Library Polar Express Event and Friends of the Library - Deli Luncheon. Several local inns, motels, and B & B's offer special weekend packages that include admission to the special events. Contact them for more information on their holiday specials.

OTHER AREA EVENTS

December 2008

	Dec. weekends 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21	Pre-Christmas Celebration Weekends Adair invites you to visit during the holidays... Bring your loved one to the White Mountains for a romantic, traditional and memorable pre-Christmas celebration weekend. The inn will be magically decorated and the many fireplaces will warm your hearts... Saint Nicholas gave gifts to those in greatest need - the young and the most vulnerable... This year at Adair we will keep the tradition alive, and have invited the Dutch Saint Nicholas to visit our guests between November 14 and December 6.
	December 6-7 and 13-14	BETHLEHEM CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2008 Join us in and around Bethehem for a very special "Bethlehem Christmas". HERITAGE SOCIETY EVENTS: The Heritage Society will hold an Open House with Santa Claus, Slide Presentations and Memory Tree Lighting as follows: Dec. 6th. Saturday, Open House at the Museum, Main St. Santa will be at the Heritage Center from 11 AM to 4 PM. Pictures available with Santa. Gift Shoppe at the Heritage Center will be open both weekends. Dec. 6th, 13th, Saturday, 11 AM - Heritage Homes and Cottage Slide Presentation at the Durrell Methodist Church prior to House Tours. The program will highlight the homes on the tour. Dec. 7th, Sunday. Museum open for tours. Dec. 13th, Saturday. Open House at the Museum. Santa will be in house from 11 AM to 4 PM. Pictures available with Santa. Dec. 13th, Saturday. 6:30 PM - Memory and Veteran's Tree Lighting Ceremony. Memory Tree located across from the Town Building. Names can be submitted to the Bethlehem Heritage Society, P.O. Box 148, Bethlehem, NH, 03574 - $2.00 donation per name. Dec. 14th, Sunday. Museum open for tours. For a complete schedule of Bethlehem Christmas events, please check back.
	December 7	WREN Holiday Party and Raffle! We hope you will join the WREN Community in celebrating the joys of the season at the annual holiday party and raffle. Holiday raffle tickets are available at WREN. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. This year's Holiday Raffle is all about keeping you warm! Take a chance at winning an extraordinary prize and help support WREN. Prizes include. . . $500 cash, Cozumel Vacation Week & $500 towards airfare, Spa Treatment at Mt View Grand Hotel, Flowers every month for 4 months Flora Latte, Queen Flannel Sheet Set & Blanket Garnet Hill, Overnight Getaway at Bear Mt Lodge - includes breakfast, Tickets are available at WREN or from any WREN member. And don't forget about our Fabulous Birdhouse Raffle! Both drawings will be held during our Holiday Party at The Gallery at WREN. wrencommunity.org
	December 13	WREN HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP The Wings of Wren Free workshops for girls 8-14. Saturday, December 13th, 10am-noon (this is a date change from December 6th) HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP with Kristine Lingle Learn to make sewn and embellished felt ornaments for the holidays. Workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. Call 603-869-9736 to register. wrencommunity.org
	December 13	Annual Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday, December 13th begining at 10am. This delicious event has become a favorite holiday fundraiser. After purchasing a box, you will be assisted in filling it with cookies, choosing from a scrumptious assortment of homemade varieties. A perfect gift for your family, friends, and office co-workers or for just eating! CALLING ALL WREN BAKERS...WE INVITE YOU TO BAKE A BATCH OF YOUR SPECIALITY AND BRING IT TO WREN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH...EVERY YEAR IT IS THE WREN BAKERS WHO MAKE THIS EVENT SO WONDERFUL! wrencommunity.org
	December 21	Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Chanukah party 3 to 6 p.m. Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Chanukah party and supper at the home of President Bernice Dinner, 61 Indian Pipe Road, Franconia, NH. For more info and to RSVP contact Bernice Dinner – mbdinner@roadrunner.com or 603-823-5537. Visitors are welcome.

January 2009

	January 10	SNOWSHOE Adair "FULL MOON EVENT" SATURDAY JANUARY 10TH, Starts 5:30pm. Enjoy a romantic winter moonlit evening at Adair Country Inn & Restaurant in Bethlehem. Join us at 5:30pm starting with a New England buffet, smores at the fire pit and close the evening with hot chocolate or apple cider. Guided snowshoe tours available. All inclusive $29.95 per person. Bring your own snowshoes or let us know if you would like to borrow them. Reservations for this event required by Friday January 9th. Call for more information or to reserve Tel: 603-444-2600. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant, 80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem. Exit 40 at the Junction of I-93 and 302. (Between Littleton and Bethlehem NH) www.adairinn.com
	Winter 2009	Yoga with Katrine Monday & Wednesday 5:30-7pm. Wellness at Work Yoga combines flow, form & fun. Katrine is a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the nationally recognized Yoga Alliance. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, START ANY TIME! For details and cost, call Katrine at 823-7441 or e-mail her at wellness@work@verizon.net
	January 11	Treasure Boxes with Heather Harvey. The Wings of WREN Workshop. Sunday, January 11th 1-3pm. Using paint, collage and found objects, transform a cigar box into a special treasure box for jewelry or personal collections. Bring your own small treasures such as buttons, coins, small toys or broken jewelry. Prerequisites: WORKSHOPS ARE FREE BUT PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 869-9736 TO REGISTER. FOR GIRLS AGES 8-14.
	January 13	Boosting Your Memory Power with Carrie Gendreau. Tuesday, January 13th, 6-8pm. There is no such thing as a good memory or a bad memory. It is either trained or untrained. Participants will be able to actively develop a technique that will help them remember 21 items or more without writing the items down. We will also explore the value of stacking as a memory tool. Why is it that we can remember the face, but we can't put the name with the face? www.wrencommunity.org
	January 21	FREE INFORMATIONAL SESSION ABOUT THE WREN BETA PROGRAM! Learn more about the WREN BETA program at a free informational session this January. All classes will begin the first week of February and run for 8 weeks. Information Session: Wednesday, January 21st - Gorham Family Resource Center - 6-7 PM. SIGN UP FOR THE EIGHT WEEK BETA PROGRAM NOW! Classes will be held in two different locations. GORHAM: Wednesdays, February 4th - March 25th, 4-8 pm, at the Family Resource Center. BETHLEHEM: Wednesdays, February 4th - March 25th, 5-8:30 pm at WREN. www.wrencommunity.org
	January 22	Fruits & Vegetable Carving with Jane Storella. Thursday, January 22nd, 6-8pm. We all eat with our eyes first and nothing makes a meal more appetizing than a beautifully garnished dish. Join Chef Jane Storella as she guides you in a simple step-by-step class in creating beautiful bouquets of fruits and vegetables. Learn to add the wow factor to your entertaining table. Fruits and vegetables will be provided. Come and watch or bring your favorite paring knife and create your own edible master piece. MEET JANE STORELLA, PERSONAL CHEF AND OWNER OF TRAY BIEN AT OUR NEXT NETWORKING LUNCH ON JANUARY 15TH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO THIS RELAXED BROWN BAG LUNCH IN THE GALLERY AT WREN FROM NOON TO 1PM. www.wrencommunity.org
	January 26	Portrait Photography with Meghan Hamilton, Monday, January 26th, 6-8pm. Learn tricks of the trade for taking fantastic portraits from the owner of Rodeo & Co Photography. Bring your own digital camera if you have one. www.wrencommunity.org
	January 28	Facebook for Grown-ups with Rachel Tardelli. Wednesday, January 28th, 6-8pm. Social networking isn't just for your kids. Join us to learn how to get on Facebook and use it! In this workshop you will set up your own FB account, get acquainted with the basics of FB and explore how you can use FB as an essential communication and networking tool. Note: Please feel free to bring your own WiFi enabled laptopor come by and use a WREN computer. Also, bring a few photos on a disk or a thumb/jump drive. www.wrencommunity.org
	January 29	Marketing Outside of the Box with Nigel Manley. January 29th, 5:30-7:30pm. As manager of the Rocks Estate for over 20 years, Nigel Manley has had the opportunity to manage and market a small business in the aspects of wholesale, retail, mail-order, tourism and events, while endeavoring to keep, as his top priority, the support and membership of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, a non-profit conservation organization. This presentation is a case study which shows how different marketing ideas have come to fruition and how they can be used in small businesses. The format encourages questions and discussion, which helps everyone learn more about the marketing opportunities that are available to us all. www.wrencommunity.org
	January 31	Spa Escape Day Relax with local Spa professionals while enjoying the soothing ambiance at the Adair. Recapture your own Essence Noon – 5pm. A Spa filled afternoon garnished with fruit and other healthy culinary favorites. Make yourself at home in front of the fireplace in one of our luxurious bathrobes and enjoy a Custom Aromatherapy Massage by Nikki White and a Custom Mini Spa Facial by Kirsten Weir. Take home a personal and memorable spa gift. All inclusive $195.00 per person. Bring your own comfortable footwear. Call for more information or to reserve Tel: 603-444-2600. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant, 80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem. Exit 40 at the Junction of I-93 and 302. (Between Littleton and Bethlehem NH) www.adairinn.com

February 2009

	February 2	Artists Exchange A full day of learning for artists regarding Market Research and Marketing Strategy with speakers and case studies of local artists. www.wrencommunity.org
	February 4	Join Stacy and Gregory Boone to learn about the Cohos Trail The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests invites you to join Stacy and Gregory Boone to learn about the Cohos Trail, a 160 mile hike in Northern New Hampshire during a program at Bretzfelder Park Feb. 4th, 2009 at 7 PM. Stacy (known as Simply Seeking and Gregory Boone (known as Grizzly) of will present this thoughtful and insightful program, as they relive with participants their journey from Crawford Notch to the Canadian border. The journey of 160 miles travel through varied New Hampshire scenery aquatic, alpine, forest, flowers and ferns. The journey was filled with spectacular pristine scenery as well as the animals and birds of Northern New Hampshire. You will get to enjoy the various ecosystems and see the extremes of weather conditions encountered on their journey. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series. Owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (www.forestsociety.org), Bretzfelder Park is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. For more information and a calendar of events please visit www.therocks.org, email us at info@therocks.org, or call 603-444-6228.
	February 5	Writing the Perfect Business Directory Listing with Marilinne Cooper. Thursday, February 5th, 10 am-Noon. You have one or two sentences to describe your business. How do you say it all but keep it short, sweet and grammatically correct? In this class we will examine actual business listings from the Local Works Business Directory, discuss which ones work best and why and work on creating a brief yet compelling description of your business, product or service. Just in time for the upcoming directory handbook that WREN will be producing this spring! www.wrencommunity.org
	February 5	Pink Valentine's Day Menu with Heather Harvey, Thursday February 5th, 6-8 pm. Think pink! Create a romantic all pink Valentines Day dinner! This fun and tasty workshop will show you how to cook your way into the heart of that special someone on Cupids favorite day of the year! www.wrencommunity.org
	February 7	SNOWSHOE Adair "FULL MOON EVENT" SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7th , Starts 5:30pm. Enjoy a romantic winter moonlit evening at Adair Country Inn & Restaurant in Bethlehem. Join us at 5:30pm starting with a New England buffet, smores at the fire pit and close the evening with hot chocolate or apple cider. Guided snowshoe tours available. All inclusive $29.95 per person. Bring your own snowshoes or let us know if you would like to borrow them. Reservations for this event required by Friday January 9th. Call for more information or to reserve Tel: 603-444-2600. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant, 80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem. Exit 40 at the Junction of I-93 and 302. (Between Littleton and Bethlehem NH) www.adairinn.com
	February 11	Make Your Own Compost With Worms – A Great Way to Go Green The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests invites you to learn about Vermiculture – worm composting – during a program at Bretzfelder Park Feb. 11. White Mountain School teacher Torrey McMillan will present this enlightening and practical program on turning waste products from the home into useful compost ideal for house plants, gardens and seedlings. McMillan heads the Sustainability Studies Department at the White Mountain School in Bethlehem and instructs in the school’s Farm and Forest Program. She has a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Michigan. This free program begins at 7 p.m. and is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series. For more information and a calendar of events please visit www.therocks.org or call 603-444-6228.
	February 12	Outdoor Marketplace Planning Meeting Start Thinking About Summer... Come to the Outdoor Marketplace Planning Meeting. Wednesday, February 12th, 5-6pm at WREN. Farmers, Crafters & Artists - in preparation for the upcoming growing season, WREN will be hosting a discussion of plans for our 2009 Outdoor Marketplace. Come with your questions and answers and be a part of this planning group! Everyone is welcome. Early registration incentives available at this meeting! www.wrencommunity.org
	February 14	Bethlehem Fire Dept Auxiliary Bake Sale The Bethlehem Fire Dept Auxiliary will be holding a BAKE SALE at Shaw's in Littleton on Saturday February 14. If you need a great dessert or homemade chocolates for the Valentine Holiday, be sure to stop at their bake sale table between 8:30am - 4pm.
	February 15	Valentine's Brunch Buffet 11:00AM - 2:30PM. A Romantic Event. Treat your loved one to a delicious Brunch. A sweet present will be awaiting the ladies. $29.95 per person. Buffet includes an Omelet, Carving and Dessert Station, Smoked Salmon, Assorted Salads, Selection of Entrees and More. Live Jazz Music. Featuring Wayne & Dave, Saxophone & Guitar. Tel: 603-444-2600. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant, 80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem. Exit 40 at the Junction of I-93 and 302. (Between Littleton and Bethlehem NH) www.adairinn.com
	February 18	"Winter Ecology: How Many Snickers Bars Must a Moose Eat to Survive a Winter Night?" The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests - This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series. For more information and a calendar of events please visit www.therocks.org, or call 603-444-6228.
	February 19	Networking Lunch at WREN Noon - 1pm. With a short talk from spotlight business owner, Sherry Alix, Jin Shin Jyutsyu practitioner, and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag lunch is the perfect break in your day. Sherry will be speaking about Jin Shin Jyutsu, (a Japanese Energy Therapy), her training in this art, and the ability for people to use this modality in a daily self-help regimen. Sherry has a strong interest in teaching Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help to small groups of people, and this luncheon will inform people as to how it can be done, and will offer a few suggestions of self-help one can do now, as well as viewing books that one can follow. www.wrencommunity.org
	February 25	Forest Society Presents an "Appalachian Trail Tale: 2,167 Miles in 14 States" The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests invites you to learn about the highs and lows of the Appalachian Trail, one of the most challenging through-hikes in North America, during a program at Bretzfelder Park Feb. 25th , 2009 at 7 PM. Forest Society Staffer Charles Dona will present this entertaining and insightful program, as he relives with participants his journey from Springer Mountain, Ga. to Mount Katahdin, Maine. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series. For more information and a calendar of events please visit www.therocks.org, or call 603-444-6228.

March 2009

	March 12	Spring into Wellness with Qigong Offered in the Gallery at WREN by Mary Sturtevant of Path of Harmony beginning on March 12. Is it time to turbo-charge those sluggish internal winter batteries and wake up to the emerging yang energies of Spring? The goal of Qigong is to harmonize body, mind and breath through a process of gathering, cleansing and circulating Qi, or vital energy, for increased health and vitality of all body systems. www.wrencommunity.org
	March 14, 21 and 28	Maple Weekends at The Rocks Estate Offer Tasty Treats and Fun for All As winter slips into spring, the plumes of smoke rising from sugar houses all over the state signal the start of maple sugaring season. In continuing with its tradition of partnering with area businesses, the Rocks has again teamed up with the famous Polly’s Pancake Parlor in nearby Sugar Hill to offer a tasty twist to the popular sugaring program. Besides enjoying horse-drawn wagon rides, tapping their own sugar maples, and learning about the age-old tradition of sugaring, participants in the maple program are also invited to savor the taste of Polly's delicious waffles, which will be cooked on site, with mixes available for sale. The Rocks also collaborates with local inns to offer its Maple Sugaring Experience as part of a weekend vacation package. The Rocks Maple Sugaring Experience includes hands-on learning. Participants not only see how syrup is made, but also learn about the history, basic tree identification techniques, and the economic importance of natural maple products. Horse-drawn wagon rides, warm syrup, donuts and infamous pickles are a few of the highlights participants will enjoy during the program. The Spring Experience is scheduled for March 14, 21 and 28 this year, with tours taking place throughout the day. Reservations are required but walk-ins are welcomed on a space available basis. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children. For more information and a list of participating lodging establishments please visit our website www.therocks.org/vacations.php. For reservations and other inquires e-mail info@therocks.org or call 603-444-6228.
	March 15	MAPLE BRUNCH BUFFET & SNOWSHOE ADAIR co-sponsored by SPNHF at the Rocks Estate Guided maple tours at 11AM & 2PM. Learn about the history of the estate, its maple trees and their dedication to managing the 200 acre property through the American Tree Farm Program. Bring your own snowshoes or let us know if you would like to use ours. Prices are per person and excluding 8% NH tax and gratuity. Reservations for this event required. Tel: 603-444-2600. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant, 80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem. Exit 40 at the Junction of I-93 and 302. (Between Littleton and Bethlehem NH) www.adairinn.com. This event is co-sponsored by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests at the Rocks Estate.
	March 19	BRUCE BAKER IS BACK at WREN! For over 17 years, Bruce has been offering workshops in booth display, packaging, marketing and branding. He is nationally known for his informative and lively sessions. He has planned two very timely and important sessions for the day. www.wrencommunity.org
	March 29	Annual WREN Clothing Exchange Spring cleaning isn't really fun. But the clothing exchange is! At the end of March it's time to haul things out of your closet, clean up boring wardrobes, and start anew with Spring. The clothing exchange is perfect! We all bring clothes, pile them up, and take home whatever we want. Anything left goes to Goodwill. All we ask is that you be discerning about what you bring (no holes or stains). This event will be held at Linda Goldstein's house in Bethlehem - please call WREN for directions. www.wrencommunity.org
	March 31	WREN Book Club 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome at the bi-monthly WREN book club. Bring a dish to share as well as your thoughts on the the book selction. We eat, drink and have lively conversation about these interesting books. The book for March 31st is Trans-sister Radio by Chris Bohjalian. www.wrencommunity.org

April 2009

	April 3 - 27	CALL FOR ART: RENEW, REUSE, RECYCLE, RECREATE The Gallery at WREN presents the Spring Community Art Show. All members of the community are invited to submit up to 3 framed, ready to hang or display pieces of artwork based on the theme of recycling. All work must contain some recycled or repurposed materials. Open to all ages. Exhibit opens April 3rd and runs through April 27th. Drop-off for art will be Monday, March 30th and Tuesday, March 31st 10-5.
	April 4	Second annual Wild Apple Tree Pruning Event From 1:30pm - 5:30pm with Nigel Manley of the neighboring Rocks Estate. Learn how to prune your wild apple trees in a classroom setting and then experience live apple tree pruning in Adair's orchard. Evaluate the learned skills over a hardy meal after the work is done. $29.95 per person. Call for more information or to reserve Tel: 603-444-2600. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant, 80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem. Exit 40 at the Junction of I-93 and 302. (Between Littleton and Bethlehem NH) www.adairinn.com
	April 8	LOCAL WORKS Farmers Market Meeting Wednesday, April 8th, 4-5:30pm. We are gearing up for another great summer market. An enthusiastic group met last Thursday to discuss some new ideas. The market will open on Saturday, May 23rd, and will be open Saturdays from 9-1pm and Wednesday afternoons from 3-6pm. Plans include lots of starter plants, fresh vegetable, delicious baked goods, scrumptious ready made food, music, demonstrations and lots more. If you are interested in getting involved, please call Heather Harvey, our new market coordinator, at (603) 869- 9736.
	April 11	Adair Country Inn Open House Saturday, April 11th, 11am – 2pm. Happy Spring! Inn tour, Refreshments, Home baked goodies, Hot & cold hors d'oeuvres. Chance to win a dinner or an overnight stay. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant was built in 1927 and treasures the memories of Dorothy Adair Guider. She was given the house along with 200 acres of land as a wedding gift from her father Frank Hogan. The gardens were designed by the Olmsted Brothers. Adair Country Inn & Restaurant, 80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem, NH 03574. (603)444-2600 ~ www.adairinn.com. Located Exit 40 off I-93 at the junction with 302.
	April 11	Plymouth State University and WREN to host Agritourism Workshop Thinking about developing a corn maze, organizing farm vacations, opening a farm stand, hosting weddings or converting your home to a bed and breakfast? On Saturday, April 11, the PSU Center for Rural Partnerships and WREN will host a workshop from 10am - 3pm at the Rocks in Bethlehem. This workshop is designed to answer questions you might have related to agritourism. Experienced farmers, insurance/taxation/planning professionals, and agricultural experts will exchange experiences, discuss your ideas, provide advice, and help you consider steps toward a profitable and rewarding farm tourism venture. This workshop is designed to help those new to farm tourism as well as seasoned pros identify appropriate activities and amenities, communicate with neighbors and local boards, plan for insurance and risk management, and better understand the technical dynamics of farm tourism. Registration is $20 and includes materials and lunch. To register, visit www.plymouth.edu/rural or call 603- 535-3274.
	April 12	Easter Sunday Brunch at Adair Country Inn Sunday, April 12th - Easter Sunday Brunch Delicious buffet from 11:00am to2:30pm filled with Easter delights and Spring atmosphere. Easter Egg Hunt for grown ups starts at 1:00pm with a chance to win greatprizes. $29.95 per person (plus 8% NH tax and 18% gratuity) ~ www.adairinn.com. Located Exit 40 off I-93 at the junction with 302.
	April 15	Outlook Demystified: Getting the most out of Microsoft Outlook Weds, 5:30-8 pm, with Jim Fontaine. This course is a comprehensive overview of the most used features of Microsoft's e-mail and personal information management software. Setting up and managing E-Mail accounts, managing your Contacts and Calendar, daily Task management, to more advanced topics such as how to deal with SPAM and unwanted e-mail. Both new and experienced users will be able to get more out of Outlook. WREN Members: $24.00; Non WREN Members: $30.00
	April 22	Vernal Pool Workshop at the Rocks Estate Have you ever wondered what's making all that noise in the spring pools as the days get warmer? Dave Anderson, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests Director of Education, will explore the wonderful world of vernal ponds. The free workshop begins at 7 p.m. Workshop participants will learn how to identify vernal pool species by sight, sound, and habitat. They'll also learn about the unique role amphibians play in forested ecosystems and how to locate and protect woodland vernal pools. This popular annual workshop will include an opportunity to see live amphibians and their eggs. For more information and a calendar of events, please visit www.therocks.org, call 603-444-6228, or email info@therocks.org.
	April 25	INDOOR FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SALE Come one come all to the Women's Discussion Group's Indoor Flea Market and Craft Sale at the Town of Carroll's Town Hall in Twin Mountain. 9AM to 3PM.
	April 29	Discover How Turkeys Got Their Name, Where They Sleep and Why They Gobble If you’ve ever wondered how turkeys got their name, where they sleep, or why they gobble, join the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests staff member and wild life enthusiast Nigel Manley and Corey’s Sport Shop at the Rocks Estate on April 29 at 7:00 p.m. Wild turkeys were extirpated in several states, including New Hampshire , in the early 1900s. Following a huge conservation effort, the species has bounced back with great success. Nigel Manley will lead program participants through the discovery of the wild turkey, how it got its name and how it became domesticated. This program is for everyone who is interested in these magnificent birds, be it for watching or hunting. Participants are invited to bring their favorite call and demonstrate it to the audience or to learn how to use a turkey call. For more information and a calendar of events, please visit www.therocks.org, call 603-444-6228, or email info@therocks.org.

May 2009

	May 1	Sunset Hill House Announces Continuing Local Charity Dinner Program Sunset Hill House is pleased to continue an initiative designed to donate money for community charities and non-profit organizations. In the Neighbor to Neighbor program Sunset Hill House will give the 100% profits from a night's dining at the acclaimed Restaurant at Sunset Hill to the New Hampshire Outdoor Council. Those who wish to attend, and support the New Hampshire Outdoor Council, need simply call and make a dinner reservation at the Restaurant at Sunset Hill (603 823 5522) for May 1st, 2009. Since all profits from that evening's activity are contributed to the charity, it is not necessary to specify that you wish to take part, or to dine at any certain time. The entire fine dining menu at the Restaurant at Sunset Hill, both a la carte and the Innkeepers Table, is available to this program, with no restrictions. Reservations are required for all dining at the Restaurant at Sunset Hill to ensure we are ready to welcome guests graciously. The Restaurant at Sunset Hill is a Chaine des Rotisseurs property, and winner of three "best of NH" awards. It also holds three Wine Spectator awards of excellence. For further information and photographs, contact Nancy Henderson via Email - innkeeper@sunsethillhouse.com, Phone - 603 823 5522. Website: sunsethillhouse.com.
	May 1-25	WREN GALLERY OPENING: Contemporary landscape Paintings by Michele Johnsen Gallery Opening on Friday, May 1st 5-7pm. An exhibit of contemporary landscape paintings by Michele Johnsen reflecting the unique qualities of the rural northern landscape. Show runs through May 25th.
	May 4 - June 29	Yoga in the Gallery (WREN) Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:45 pm. Eight week sessions start Monday 5/4/2009 and end 6/29/2009 (no class on Memorial Day). Mats will be provided for your first class; wear close fitting comfortable clothes. Park in back of WREN and enter building through blue door. Class price varies depending on what you sign up for. Please contact Katrine for prices and questions at 823-7441.
	May 8-13	Master French director Laurent Cantet's "THE CLASS" at The Colonial Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, "This is one of the screen's most rewarding explorations of the teacher/student relationship in any language. Every voice we hear makes sense; every opinion means something." - Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune. THE CLASS is an absorbing journey into a multicultural high school in Paris over the course of a school year. The Colonial
	May 14	Teen Movie & Pizza Night at The Colonial Movie TBA, Showtime: 6pm. Free & open to area teens, Refreshments for sale, The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) in partnership with The Colonial Theatre will host a student selected film each month during the summer. For more information watch for the flyers, visit www.Littletonschools.org or call Cindy McLaren at 444-3925 ext. 318. The Colonial
	May 15-20	"Revolutionary Road" at The Colonial Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn The Colonial
	May 21	"Fagbug" at The Colonial Stick Shift Palme D'Or for Best Gay Car Movie of 2009, Vanity Fair, Official Finalist at the 2009 Canada International Film Festival, Silver Lei Award for Excellence in Filmmaking at the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival The Colonial
	May 22-27	"Everlasting Moments" at The Colonial "A movie like Everlasting Moments comes along maybe once in a decade." -Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer. In this breathtaking film from renowned Swedish director Jan Troell, a woman experiences an artistic awakening after being introduced to photography. Based on real-life events, the story opens at the start of the 20th century. The Colonial
	May 23	Local Works Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace on Bethlehem’s Main Street is open every Wednesday, 3-6pm, and Saturdays, 9am-1pm, from the end of May to mid-October. Enjoy locally grown and produced food, baked goods, flowers, plants, crafts, music and demonstrations in a relaxed outdoor venue. For more information email localworksnh@gmail.com or call (603) 869-9736. The 2009 season opens on May 23rd.
	May 25	Memorial Day BBQ at The Adair Inn Dinner will be served from the patio 3pm - 7pm. Choose to dine outside and enjoy the views and lilacs or enjoy the BBQ inside. $29.95 per person (plus 8% NH tax and 18% gratuity) Children under 12years Free. For more information on the event or to make reservations kindly call (603)444-2600.
	May 28	"Artist Documentary Series: Hockney at The Tate" - The Colonial Since erupting onto the art scene in the 1960s, David Hockney has turned into one of the 20th century's most admired and successful British painters. To commemorate his 50th birthday in 1988, London's world-famous Tate Gallery mounted a retrospective of his work. The Colonial
	May 29-June 3	"Two Lovers" at The Colonial James Gray, director of such hard-edged crime dramas as LITTLE ODESSA and THE YARDS, reveals the dark and unsettling complexities of love in his somber romantic drama, TWO LOVERS. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Moni Moshonov. The Colonial

June 2009

	June 5 - 21	FIELDS OF LUPINE FESTIVAL The Fields of Lupine Festival is an annual 3 week event, running this year from June 5 - 21, 2009. Now in its 16th year, the Festival includes the towns of Bethlehem, Littleton, and Bretton Woods. Visitors have likened the beauty of this event to the brilliance of our fall foliage season. Tour gardens and lupine fields by foot or horse-drawn wagon. Visit area museums and attractions: Sugar Hill Historic Museum, New England Ski Museum, Franconia Heritage Museum, and the Frost Place. Other events include: Inn Tours: Adair Country Inn, Sunset Hill House, Sugar Hill Inn Informational Tour of NH's Most Energy Efficient Home Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in the Lupine Field Astronomy Tours of the Night Sky - Sunset Hill House Weekend Market Sugar Hill Historical Museum Moose & Bear Presentations at the Adair Country Inn and Sugar Hill Inn "Local Historian, Sarah Nelson Welch" - Franconia Museum Free Exhibits & Film at the Flume Gorge Chocolate Tastings at the Sugar Hill Inn "The Lost Ski Areas of New England" at the New England Ski Museum Moose Photography Exhibit - Polly's Pancake Parlor The Gallery at WREN - Blooming Art Free Coffee Break at Franconia's Woodsville Guaranty Bank and at Plough-Wind Antiques For more information, please visit www.franconianotch.org
	June 5	Sugar Hill Historical Museum opens for the season Regular museum days and hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 11 to 3 p.m. Special tours by appointment. Route 117, Sugar Hill, NH 603-823-5336. New and unique displays this year include What They Wore: Fashions in our Grand Hotels and Sugar Hill Street – Then and Now. Continuing exhibits and resources in the museum: Carriage Barn, Cobleigh Tavern, Sleigh Shed, History and Genealogy Library, and gift shop. Bound collections of Sugar Hill postcards, Sugar Hill Treasures, Sugar Hill Street – Then and Now, and What they Wore: Fashions in our Grand Hotels (published exclusively for the museum by museum members) are now available in the museum gift shop. Memberships and donations welcome – contact Director Kitty Bigelow at 603-823-5275 or Membership Chair Dottie Bailey at 603-823-7453.
	June 5-10	"Gomorrah" at The Colonial "An operatic film about organized crime, an ambitious work of social, physical and spiritual geography." -Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com The Colonial
	June 6	29th Annual Wildflower Festival at Rocks Estate Kicks off Lupine Festival The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests invites wildflower enthusiasts to kick off the annual Fields of Lupine Festival June 6 at the Rocks Estate. From photography to crafts and floral identification to use as a food, wildflowers will be highlighted on this early summer day. Several workshops and tours are planned to keep visitors engaged with all aspects of flowers from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Glenn Norris of Glen Norris Photography will hold a short seminar on flower photography and accompany guests on the photography flower tour at 2 p.m. Trish Churchill will demonstrate how to enhance lamp shades using dried flowers. Tanya Tellman, wildflower expert, will show how to identify flowers using a key, a skill which both beginners and experts will find helpful in the field. Melanie Osborn from Thyme to Heal will explain how to make herbal teas, and will have examples available at lunchtime to go with the floral edibles presented by volunteers Ann Gruczka and Janet Hill, both of Bethlehem. Forest Society staff and volunteers will lead walks on the beautiful Mile Path, a hidden woodland trail from a bygone era. The Mile Path Walks are limited (only 20 per walk) and fill quickly, so reservations are strongly advised. The cost for the day-long Wildflower Festival is $10 for adults and $5 for children and covers all programs, including sampling the floral edibles. For more information and a schedule of events please visit www.therocks.org For reservations and other inquires e-mail info@therocks.org or call 603-444-6228.
	June 7	Learn how to make earth-friendly bath salts & powder A demonstration by Melanie Osborn of "Thyme To Heal Herbals" $5.00 or free with Lupine Book, starts at 11:00am at The Adair Inn. For more information on the event or to make reservations kindly call (603)444-2600.
	June 12, 14-17	"Anvil: The Story of Anvil" at The Colonial Premiered 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Audience Awards at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival and 2008 Sydney Film Festival, Best Documentary Feature Awards at 2008 Galway Film Festival, 2008 Calgary Film Festival, and 2008 Edmonton Film Festival. Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a timeless tale of survival and the unadulterated passion it takes to follow your dream, year after year. The Colonial
	June 13	"James Montgomery Bluesband" at The Colonial Showtime: 8 pm, Back by popular demand! Two years ago James Montgomery blew the doors off The Colonial. It was a good thing because the house was filled to bursting. When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he "brings it on home". Whether it's recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his own hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. The Colonial
	June 14	"Still Kickin" performing for Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concerts Kicking off the Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concerts on Sunday June 14 will be the local band Still Kickin. Concerts are held at the Gazebo Park on the corner of Main and Prospect St from 6 - 8 p.m. Rain or shine. Still Kickin' is a local band which has performed in the area over the years. They have put together their favorite songs and styles, and come up with a rich and unique blend of music. They incorporate original songs as well as country, rock, folk and pop in their line up. Bring the family and enjoy a great evening of music and fun!
	June 14	"Yesteryear Garden Slide Show" at The Adair Inn The show takes you back to 1933, an era when gardens were treasured escapes of their owners as written in the Smithsonian Magazine. A collection of original hand-colored slides from 1933 showing not only the gardens of the North Country but also portraying the social climate of the era. This slide show contains pictures of the gardens of the Adair and the Rocks Estate as well as many other estates in the area. $5.00 or free with Lupine Book, starts at 11:00am. For more information on the event or to make reservations kindly call (603)444-2600.
	June 14	Teen Movie & Pizza Night at The Colonial The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) in partnership with The Colonial Theatre will host a student selected film each month during the summer. The Colonial
	June 18	"Artist Documentary Series: A Man Called Pearl" at The Colonial Angered by white residents' racist comments that he wouldn't "keep up his yard," Pearl Fryar teaches himself topiary sculpture and becomes the first African American in his Bishopville, SC, neighborhood to win the coveted "yard of the month" award. This acclaimed documentary traces Fryar's inspiring story, as he grows into a legendary horticulturist, welcoming thousands of tourists eager to catch a glimpse of his stunning works of art. The Colonial
	June 19 - 24	"Duplicity" at The Colonial Starring: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Giamatti. Oscar® winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen reunite for Duplicity, from writer/director Tony Gilroy (seven-time Oscar®-nominated Michael Clayton). In the film, they star as spies-turned-corporate operatives in the midst of a clandestine love affair. When they find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes espionage game, they discover the toughest part of the job is deciding how much to trust the one you love. The Colonial
	June 21	Brothers of Other Mothers - Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concert Northern New Hampshire 3-piece Pop Rock band will perform Sunday June 21, for the Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concert, held at the Gazebo Park on the corner of Main and Prospect St from 6 - 8 p.m. Rain or shine. With bright melodies & tight rhythms, Mark Bonta leads this trio through songs that keep the listener's attention from beginning to end. When Paul Hoerig's bass lines are combined with Mark's vocals and guitar, and Jim Jenkins on drums, these local boys create a feeling that moves the listener. Bring the family and enjoy a great evening of music and fun!
	June 21	Harp & Bagpipe Concert by Jane Wilcox Hively and Jonathan Hively of Mountain Stream Music - The Adair Inn. $5.00 or free with Lupine Book, starts at 1:00pm. Father's Day Brunch Buffet $29.95 per person (plus 8% NH tax and 18% gratuity). Noon - 3pm. For more information on the event or to make reservations kindly call (603)444-2600.
	June 26	WREN's 15th Birthday Celebration 5-7pm at WREN. You are invited to attend WREN's biggest celebration ever! After 15 years, WREN deserves a really great party. Plans include live entertainment, refreshments, a special gallery show featuring 15 local artists, a silent auction, and lots of other fun surprises. We hope you will attend!
	June 28	Country Felix - Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concert State, Regional and National, award winning New Hampshire band, Country Felix will perform on Sunday June 28, at the Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concert, held at the Gazebo Park on the corner of Main and Prospect St from 6 - 8 p.m. Rain or shine. 2008 & 2007 NACMAI Band of the Year Traditional Winner are among their many awards and accomplishments. Bring the family and enjoy a great evening of music and fun while listening to the traditional and contemporary styles of country music by Country Felix!
	June 26 - July 1	"Tulpan" at The Colonial Acclaimed documentarian Sergey Dvortsevoy's debut narrative feature, TULPAN, is a work of extraordinary filmmaking bravado, an exhilaratingly alive and sweet-natured fairytale set in the barren landscape of a Kazakh steppe, an environment where only shepherds live. The Colonial

July 2009

	July 1	Summer Children's Series at the Theater On July 1, the Colonial Theater will begin its very popular summer children's series with the Laughing Couple. Laughing Couple is storyteller Carolyn Black and visual artist Rick Hunt. Together they bring to life Native American tales and myths in a combined visual/audio performance. Carolyn enthralls audiences with Native stories while Rick spontaneously creates large murals. They have been performing all over New England and upstate NY and are members of the National Storytelling Network. The Colonial Theater
	July 3	Bethlehem Fire Dept Auxiliary Bake Sale Fundraiser This is a fundraiser to replenish funds for food & supplies used during emergency calls. So if you need a great homemade dessert for a Fourth of July holiday party or bar-b-q, be sure to stop at their bake sale table between 8am – 3pm on Friday July 3 at Shaw's in Littleton. Donations accepted!
	July 4	Independence Day BBQ Dinner and Fireworks at The Adair Inn Independence Day BBQ Dinner will be served from the patio. Choose to dine outside and enjoy the views or enjoy the BBQ inside. Spectacular fireworks at dusk by your innkeeper Brad. $45.95 per person (plus 8% NH tax and 18% gratuity). For more information on the event or to make reservations kindly call (603)444-2600.
	July 5	Wicked Smart Horn Band - Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concert Fireworks will fly when the Wicked Smart Horn Band performs Sunday July 5 for the Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concert, held at the Gazebo Park on the corner of Main and Prospect St from 6 - 8 p.m. Rain or shine. Together since 1997, this New Hampshire based band of local musicians has grown from 7 to a present total of 11. The band is dedicated to entertainment as well as great music. You know who they are. Best known in the Northeast US where they've played from Long Island to Maine. Their list of venues range from grand hotels to garages, dances, concerts, inside and out in every one of the 7 states in the Northeast. They will leave you wanting more! And do oblige in encores and repeat performances. Bring the family and enjoy a great evening of music and fun!
	July 16	Wine & Dinner Evening at The Adair Inn Chef Jeanne McCredie has prepared a special wine & dinner evening. Carefully selected wines, multi course menu, intimate atmosphere and a relaxing ambiance. All the ingredients for a great evening. $79.00 per person (plus 8% NH tax and 18% gratuity). For more information on the event or to make reservations kindly call (603)444-2600.
	July 19	Annual Garden Tour Join us for the third annual WREN Garden Tour! Plan an exciting day of touring a selection of fabulous North Country gardens. NEW THIS YEAR... WREN will also host an Open Air Art Fair on our Farmer's Market site, to coincide with the 3rd Annual Garden Tour. WREN member artists are invited to participate in this event.
	July 19	Evening Slide Show & Talk at the Rocks The Glessner's original hand-colored slides of the garden will be shown and correspondence between garden club members will be read. It was the garden club members who transformed hill farms into grand estates. This slideshow features many local homes, including the Adair Inn and The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem; the Big Willow Farm, Bingham Gardens and Morron Gardens in Littleton; the Fobes Farm in Franconia; the Cooley Farm in Sugar Hill; and a garden near the Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford, Vt. Time: 7pm, Cost: $5, Location: The Rocks Estate, Bethlehem For more information, please visit our website www.therocks.org. For reservations and other inquires e-mail info@therocks.org or call 603-444-6228.

September 2009

September 13

Whole Health Fair A Whole Health Fair focusing on the integration of alternative medicines and whole living for community wellbeing will be held at the Local Works Outdoor Marketplace on the corner of Park Ave. and Main St. in Bethlehem, NH, on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 10 am - 4 pm. For more information about the fair or if you are interested in being a vendor at this event, please contact Corey Calaio.

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