GNWCA Presents TubaChristmas

The Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents the annual TubaChristmas at Trinity United Methodist Church on Bridge Street in Colebrook on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. This free public concert has become a beloved tradition in the Colebrook community. The Methodist church is the perfect setting for the glorious sounds of tubas, euphoniums and baritone horns.

Each year, participants come to Colebrook from all around New England and beyond. Several of them play in other TubaChristmas events, but claim Colebrook’s as their favorite. The setting, the hospitality and the spirited audience are all part of their fun. Douglas Nelson of Keene and Colebrook will return to conduct the family-friendly program, hosted along with his daughter, Sharon Pearson. It will include many favorite Christmas carols, with several designed for the audience to sing along with. As in recent years, Nelson has also arranged a special feature for a quartet.

While the concert is free, donations of any size are requested to help offset the other costs of this very special event. “The donations we receive at this show amount to our greatest single fundraiser each year,” said GNWCA President Charlie Jordan. “The funds go directly into helping pay the performers of the over 20 concerts the GNWCA hosts regionally each year.”

Something special this year is that the audience will be invited after the show to visit the Great North Woods Center for the Arts on Route 3 in Columbia (former Shrine) for a holiday gathering for hot chocolate and goodies, as well as an opportunity to tour the property and the main structure, which is decorated for Christmas. This event is also free. The doors will open at the Arts Center at 2 p.m.

For more information on this and other GNWCA shows, find the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts on Facebook, visit www.gnwca.org or you can call (603) 237-9302 or (603) 246-8998. Online donations to the GNWCA can be made at www.givegab.com/campaigns/support-the-gnwca.

Homecoming Weekend at Bretton Woods Ski Area

Homecoming Weekend kicks off the 45th season of skiing and riding at the Bretton Woods Ski Area. On Friday, November 23, Warren Miller’s action-packed feature film, “Face of Winter,” will be screened.

On Saturday, the party continues with a “Welcome Back” Homecoming BBQ, followed by the Homecoming Brew tasting of beers from several Northern New England breweries. More information and tickets are available at www.brettonwoods.com/homecoming.

32nd Annual Littleton Christmas Parade

Join us for a day of festive fun in Littleton with exceptional shopping and eateries and the 32nd Annual Christmas Parade. The parade begins at noon, on Union Street near the former Hitchiner Building and makes its way down Main Street ending at the Littleton Fire Department!

The Christmas Parade is a wonderful way to kick off your holiday season and give your first holiday greeting to Santa Claus himself!

 

Thanksgiving at AMC Pinkham Notch

AMC puts on a delicious holiday buffet that is sure to become a new holiday tradition. This year’s menu is a traditional dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. Seatings every half hour Reservations are required; call (603) 466-2727

Thanksgiving Dinner at AMC Highland Center

Celebrate Thanksgiving with family or friends at the AMC Highland Center and enjoy a festive traditional dinner with all the trimmings — and without the cleanup!

The menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options in addition to the usual holiday offerings.

Begin with Winter Squash Bisque (GF, Vegan) or Potato & Leek Chowder (GF, Vegetarian); Field Greens with Fresh Cranberries, Goat Cheese & Candied Walnuts (GF, Vegan); and House-baked Bread & Assorted Dinner Rolls.

Entrees include Roasted Turkey with Classic Corn Bread Stuffing, Gravy and Rustic Cranberry Sauce; or Roasted Pork Loin with Caramelized Onions & Savory Roasted Apple Sauce.

Vegetable dishes include Sweet Potato, Kale & Black Bean Casserole (GF, Vegan); Roasted Autumn Root Vegetables (GF, Vegan); Green Beans with Roasted Garlic & Lemon Zest (GF, Vegan); and Roasted Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes.

End the meal with a slice or two of Traditional Cheese Cake with Strawberry Glaze; Apple Caramel Pie; Chocolate Cream Pie; Classic Pumpkin Pie; and Assorted Gluten Free Desserts.

Seatings every 1/2 hour from noon to 7 p.m. Call to reserve: (603) 278-4453.

$32 Adult Diner. Discounts for Members.

Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns

The Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns takes place over three days in downtown Littleton. Many events are planned, including the lighting of the pumpkins illuminating the Ammonoosuc River, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

  • Noon–5pm (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday) – Pumpkins that have already been carved may be dropped off at Littleton Bike & Fitness. Candles will be provided.
  • 6pm – Annual Boofest at the Colonial Theater in Bethlehem featuring Marko The Magician. More information at bethlehemevents.org
  • 7pm – 11pm – Live Music & Costume Party at The Loading Dock featuring Mad Cat Habitat $10 – All ages – Doors @ 6:30p. This night will be a diverse musical offering to the realms of hallowed out pumpkins. Not to be missed! Visit theloadingdocknh.com for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

  • 10am–12pm – Annual Littleton Police Department Halloween Festival at Littleton High School for grades K–6. Pumpkin carving contest, bouncy houses, Home Depot kids build kits, face painting, donuts and cider. Participants are encouraged to bring a ready-to-carve pumpkin (scooped out); there will be a limited number of pumpkins available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 11am -6pm – Deep Earth Arts Open House They’ll be opening their new studio space at 97 Main Street for an Open House celebration! Come by to check out our new space and all the different retail offerings we have. Josh will be offering 20-minute readings for $20 starting at 2 pm and we’ll be there right up until the Gathering of the Jack o’Lanterns begins at 6 pm!
  • Noon–2pm – Chili Cook-off at the Littleton Food Co-op. Visit littletoncoop.com for more information
  • 1pm – 4pm – Become a Zombie for the evening’s festivities and Zombie Walk! Stop by Aylakai on Main Street. You bring your costume they’ll help with the makeup.
  • 2pm–4pm – Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Main St. and Mill St. Look for “Welcome Trick or Treaters” signs in participating shop windows. No Sign, No Treats!
  • 3pm–9pm – Rock climbing, trampoline bungee jumping, basketball, and duck pond with Vertical Entertainment. Glow-in-the-dark novelties will also be available. Tickets $5-7 per activity.
  • 3pm–9pm – Food Trucks Fill up with delicious food from local vendors and food trucks located along Riverglen Lane.
  • 3pm–6pm – The Pumpkin Patch Hangout at the First Congregational Church. Warm food and kid-friendly activities available. Visit 1stconglittleton.org for more information.
  • 5pm – Zombie Walk All Zombies are encouraged to meet at Aylakai on Main Street for the ghoulish infestation of the Riverwalk Area.
  • 5pm–8pm – Snacks & Treats at the Littleton Senior Center including a variety of delicious baked goods, warm beverages and more!
  • 6pm–9pm – The Haunted Organ at the Riverglen Gazebo Presented by Dick Alberini.
  • 6pm–9pm – Gathering of the Jack‘O’Lanterns. View hundreds of pumpkins carved by members of the community, illuminating the Ammonoosuc River. Enjoy a bonfire built and lit by the Littleton Volunteer Fire Department.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

  • 12:00pm Zombie Run/Walk to benefit Parker Mountain Trails – Sponsored by Littleton Bike & Fitness, Parker Mountain Trails & Littleton Parks & Recreation. Stay tuned for more details!

 

Grand Opening at MOMS North Country Powersports

MOMS, the Northeast’s powersports leader, invites riders and outdoors enthusiasts to the grand opening of the all-new MOMS North Country Powersports in Groveton on Oct. 12-14. Grand opening activities and specials will be featured throughout the weekend, and a ribbon cutting and special flag raising ceremony featuring N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu will take place at noon on Saturday, Oct. 13.

MOMS in 2017 acquired the Groveton property formerly occupied by Emerson Outdoor Outfitters, and has spent a year transforming the spacious building and spacious surrounding grounds into the premier destination for off-road riders, snowmobilers, and motorcyclists touring throughout the Northeast

MOMS North Country Powersports is a Polaris off-road vehicles and snowmobile dealer, carries STIHL chainsaws and outdoor power tools, and features the North Country’s largest selection of firearms, ammunitions, and accessories in the Gun Room at Groveton. The dealership carries extensive inventories of pre-owned vehicles, accessories, and riding apparel, and offers premium technical service for all makes of powersports vehicles. Snowmobile and off-road vehicle rentals will also be available

Grand Opening Activities Oct. 13

MOMS North Country Powersports will host powersports aftermarket vendors and offer service and product specials throughout the Oct. 12-14 grand opening. There will also be prize drawings, food available, and activities for youngsters all weekend.

Special activities scheduled for noon on Saturday, Oct. 13, include a N.H. State Police color guard delivering a 20’x38’ American flag that the governor and special military veteran guests will raise to 80 feet in height on the site’s new flagpole. Flags of Canada and New Hampshire will be raised on adjacent flagpoles.

Fireworks will accompany the flag’s arrival, and talented vocalist Summer Boutin will sing the U.S. national anthem. Local, county, and state dignitaries will be special guests taking part in the ribbon cutting and official opening of the new store.

New Facility Details and Plans

The MOMS North Country Powersports building has undergone extensive renovation and expansion in the past year. The result is a massive retail show floor, increased service space with numerous work stations for factory certified technicians, the expansive Gun Room at Groveton, and community spaces where local groups can hold meetings and events.

The two-story facility currently has 40,000 sq. ft. of space, and plans are in place to double that to accommodate new services such as vehicle storage.

Mom’s will offer year-round concierge vehicle storage so riders can leave their vehicles there and travel to and from their homes without trailering. Mom’s will have their vehicles cleaned, prepped, and ready to ride whenever they return to enjoy the region’s tremendous trail network.

The expanded vehicle service operation, under the management of lifelong Groveton resident Pat Wheelock, will focus on getting riders back on the trails or the road as quickly and efficiently as possible to optimize their recreational time in the North Country. And the property’s large parking lot will be available for area organizations to hold pre-ride meet-ups, fundraisers, and other activities.

About MOMS

MOMS was founded in 1973 as Motorcycles of Manchester [NH]. The family-owned business started as a source of pre-owned motorcycles, parts, and service. The company has since become the Northeast’s powersports leader, offering a wide range of new and pre-owned vehicles, unmatched customer service, outstanding technical service, accessories, and apparel. MOMS dealerships have access to vast financing resources and offer personalized financing to suit each customer’s unique needs. There are MOMS dealerships in Manchester, Lancaster, and Groveton, N.H., and in Foxboro and Revere, Massachusetts. The company is among the top five U.S. dealers for Indian Motorcycle, Slingshot, and Polaris off-road vehicles. In just three-plus years of carrying Yamaha motorsports products, MOMS is already among the leaders in U.S. sales of Yamaha products. MOMS dealerships also offer vehicle rentals through EagleRider.

Bethlehem Summerfest

Bethlehem SummerFest is the combined force of Old Home Days and Bethlehem ArtWalk — a day long, town-wide celebration of all things Bethlehem. Vendors, hands-on activities, parade, community dinner and dance.

The parade, with the theme “200+ Years of Community Pride,” kicks off at 2 p.m.

No. Country Chamber Players Gala Auction, Concert & Feast

An evening of rollicking bluegrass music featuring the White Mountain Boys and Girl, with a special appearance by the legendary Doty Duo, great food by the Littleton Co-op, and must-have auction items to benefit the outreach and artistic programs of the  North Country Chamber Players,  all in the spectacular setting  of the Inn at Sunset Hill.

Your $40 ticket includes dinner, auction and live music. Seating is limited so order your tickets soon.