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Friday, December 14

Journey to the North Pole™: Join us for Believe in Books Literacy Foundation’s key fundraiser, Journey to the North Pole™. This two-hour magical holiday adventure is perfect for all ages. Take a magical train ride to the North Pole! On the way you will enjoy delicious hot cocoa and some yummy candy. At the North Pole meet some silly elves, and even Santa. BIBLF is also looking for volunteers make this event an unforgettable experience through becoming a chef on the train, an elf at the North Pole, or a greeter at the station. Two journeys happen today, at 4pm and again at 6:30pm.Tickets and volunteers sign-ups can be found at www.journeytothenorthpole.org.

Parents Christmas Stocking Night: North Country Cares is holding its annual Parents Christmas Stocking Night from 4-6pm at #therevolvingcloset. Fill a stocking and find great gifts for your teens, ages 12-18. Teens need a little Santa too!!

Pizza and Movie: Freedom Public Library will host their Pizza & Movie Night from 5-6:45pm tonight. "Smallfoot" turns the Bigfoot legend up-

side down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village. Students are welcome to come directly from school (bus pass required) for some pre-movie fun from 3:45-4:45pm. The afterschool program activities will include Wii gaming, karaoke and a craft. Older kids can try their hand at editing the green screen Halloween portraits.

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues: M&D Playhouse presents “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues”, by Jeff Goode, as directed by Ken Martin. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa’s eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As mass media descends upon the event, the other members of the sleigh team demand to share their perspectives, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, which seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself. With each deer’s confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer and clearer... and murkier and murkier. Showtime is 7:30pm,

with house opening at 7pm. This show is not appropriate for children. M&D recommends patrons purchase their tickets early by visiting: www.mdplayhouse.com.

Saturday, December 15

Photos with Santa: Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis offers “Photos with Santa” sessions for families, friends, pets, and shopping groups at Settlers Green Outlet Village this holiday season! Stop by today from 9am-4pm. The festively decorated photo studio is located between Crocs and Rue 21 at Settlers Green. All proceeds benefit Kiwanis projects for children in need.

Winter Holidays Open House: Madison Library Winter Holidays Open House and the Friends of Madison Library last Book Sale of 2018 will be held from 9am-12noon. Enjoy delicious goodies, socialize with friends, and pick up some surprising book finds for special holiday gifts!

Anime Drawing Club: Natalia Chernenko will lead "Club Ocha" the first and third Saturday of each month at the Conway Public Library at 10:30am. Share tips, tricks, and ideas for drawing anime' while finding joy in practicing a specialized art together. For more information call 447-5552.

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Cookie Swap: The public is invited to Green Mountain Conservation Center's annual holiday cookie swap. Bring your favorite cookies to share and a tin or box for taking your assorted cookies home! Festive music, cookie decorating for kids, and recipe swapping are all part of this fun, family-friendly event! Kids will decorate their own gingerbread cookie to take home. Mark your calendars and join us at 11am.

Holiday Cookie Decorating: Mckaella Cooper, owner and baker for Mckaella's Sweet Shop will be leading a cookie decorating workshop at the Conway Public Library at 1:30pm. This event is free for kids of all ages over 5 and their caregivers. Spots are limited and registration is requested by calling 447-5552. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Journey to the North Pole™: Join us for Believe in Books Literacy Foundation’s key fundraiser, Journey to the North Pole™. This two-hour magical holiday adventure is perfect for all ages. Take a magical train ride to the North Pole! On the way you will enjoy delicious hot cocoa and some yummy candy. At the North Pole meet some silly elves, and even Santa. BIBLF is also looking for volunteers make this event an unforgettable experience through becoming a chef on the train, an elf at the North Pole, or a greeter at the station. Two journeys happen today, at 4pm and again at 6:30pm.Tickets and volunteers sign-ups can be found at www.journeytothenorthpole.org. Potluck & Caroling: Bartlett Congregational Church hosts a potluck supper and carol sing-along at 6pm.

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues: M&D Playhouse presents “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues”, by Jeff Goode, as directed by Ken Martin. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa’s eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As mass media descends upon the event, the other members of the sleigh team demand to share their perspectives, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, which seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself. With each deer’s confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer and clearer… and murkier and murkier. Showtime is 7:30pm, with house opening at 7pm. This show is not appropriate for children. M&D recommends patrons purchase their tickets early by visiting www.mdplayhouse.com.

AMC Highland Happenings: A Spruce Grouse in a Fir Tree, featuring Guest Speaker Craig Repasz, is the 7:30pm

program at AMC Highland Center. Avid birder Craig Repasz shares stories and data of the annual adventure of counting birds in the White Mountains in late December. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Purple Mountain Majesty A History of the Thunderbolt Ski Run is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This is a ski documentary. For more details, call 466-2721.

Sunday, December 16

10th annual Nutcracker Sweets: Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company is proud to present our 10th annual Nutcracker Sweets! Please join us at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg. There are two shows; one at 2pm and one at 5pm. You may purchase tickets by stopping by the studio at 519 Main St. in Fryeburg or asking an Act One Dance Co member. You may also purchase tickets at Spice and Grain in Fryeburg. Don't miss this magical little Nutcracker complete with Waltz of the Snow and Flowers, and all of your favorite excerpts! Bring your little ones a little early and meet The Sugar Plum Fairy and all of the other candy sweets! A delightful performance right in your own backyard!


The Eight: Reindeer Monologues: M&D Playhouse presents “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues”, by Jeff Goode, as directed by Ken Martin. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa’s eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As mass media descends upon the event, the other members of the sleigh team demand to share their perspectives, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, which

seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself. With each deer’s confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer and clearer… and murkier and murkier. Showtime is 4pm, with house opening at 3:30pm. This show is not appropriate for children. M&D recommends patrons purchase their tickets early by visiting www.mdplayhouse.com.

Tuesday, December 18

Volunteering Tuesday: Volunteers are welcome at the Theater in the Wood from 9:30am-12:30pm to help Believe in Books Literacy Foundation prep for their key fundraiser, Journey to the North Pole™! Help fold scarves, tie bells, and count candy. Coffee and snacks will be provided to all volunteers! Join us in making this event magical!

Holiday Open House: Fryeburg Public Library (and The Friends of the Fryeburg Public Library) will host their annual Holiday Open House from 3-6pm.

Unicorn Club: All are invited to the Conway Public Library for Unicorn-themed crafts, snacks, books, art, and more! This free program takes place at 3:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information call 447-5552.

Wednesday, December 19

Maker Madness: The Conway Public Library hosts maker opportunities for young people ages 10 and up every Wednesday from 3:30-5pm. Activities change weekly. For more information call 447-5552.

Water Testing Workshop: This evening from 5:30-6:30pm Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) will host Groundwater Education through Water Evaluation and Testing (GET WET!) community night at the Conway Public Library. Participants are encouraged to bring in a sample of their home well water and test for six parameters, including; chloride, conductivity, hardness, nitrates/nitrites, pH, and iron. Learn about common contaminants, health concerns, and access resources for more water quality information.

MWV Toastmasters: MWV Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30pm at Granite State College campus. New members are always welcome.

Thursday, December 20

Kids Book Club: Gordy will discuss the book, “Amal Unbound”, by Aisha Saeed. Fun

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the Journey to the North Pole™ train and be served delicious hot chocolate by our magical chefs, along with some of Santa’s favorite treats! Once arriving at the North Pole you’ll be escorted by elves (Santa’s helpers) outside and up to the North Pole Theater having the opportunity to leave your Santa letters at the Post Office, as well as visit with some print shop elves along the way. The classic “The Night Before Christmas” poem by Clement Clarke Moore is dramatically read along with a visit from Santa

Join us on the family adventure of a lifetime aboard the magical Journey to the North Pole™! The Journey to the North Pole™ offers a truly unique experience that only happens here in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, with adventures departing from North Conway and Lincoln, NH during the holiday season in November and December each year.

A two-hour adventure, The Journey to the North Pole™ takes you on a magical trip to see Santa in his workshop at the North Pole!

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himself, truly a magical event for all ages! Each child will receive a special gift on the return trip back to New Hampshire.

Net proceeds from the Journey to the North Pole™ Event fund Literacy Programs of The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, a Charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Visit: http://www.journeytothenorthpole.org for information and tickets.

activities and snacks for grades 5th and 6th! Just take the bus from school to the Madison Library at 3:30pm.

KHS Holiday Concert: Kennett High School’s holiday concert will be this evening at 6:30pm in Loynd Auditorium. The snow day of Thursday, December 20. Guests may pay at the door.

Blue Christmas: Jackson Community Church will host a Blue Christmas service for those living with Grief and Loss at 7pm. Call Rev. Gail Doktor at (978) 273-0308 with any questions.

Friday, December 21

BLESSED YULE!!

Small Farmers Club: At Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, young children can experience the seasonal rhythms and chores on a historic farmstead. Through age-appropriate activities—including crafts, games, stories and animal meet and greets—participants enjoy season-based activities such as planting, milking, harvesting and wintertime indoor activities. This month’s theme is Fascinating Fruits. Parent/guardian must accompany their child for the duration of the 10-11am activity. Children should be dressed to spend time outdoors with appropriate clothing for inclement weather. Registration closes Thursday, December 20 or when filled. No walk-ins, please. Call 323-7591.


AMC Highland Happenings: Winter Solstice Night Sky Viewing and Campfire, with AMC Guides, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Join us on the longest night of the year, where we’ll check out the night sky and welcome the winter season! Call to find out more; 278-4453.

Saturday, December 22

Breakfast with Santa: Santa has teamed up

with AbilityPLUS and will be enjoying a yummy breakfast at The Sunrise Shack in Glen from 8am-12noon. The Sunrise Shack with be donating 20% of the entire day's proceeds to AbilityPLUS!!

Family Story Time: The North Conway Public Library presents an hour -long family story time for children of all ages on the last Saturday of each month at 10am. Enjoy making a small craft and a group story time in our Children’s Room, plus an activity outside, weather allowing. Children must be accompanied by an adult and most appropriate for ages 4 and up. Visitors are welcome!


AMC Highland Happenings: Hiking the Winter 48, featuring Guest Speakers Mike & Lori Innes, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Distance hikers Lori and Mike share photos and stories of their adventures hiking NH’s 48 four‐thousand footers. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: The Perfect Run is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This ski film is the tale of one man’s unrelenting quest. For more details, call 466-2721.

Sunday, December 23


Candlelight Service: The Historic Chatham Church, in Chatham, opens the church for

it's traditional Candlelight Service at 7pm. The Christmas Message, delivered by Carl Lindblade, is titled " The Magic of the Message in the Manger". All are welcome and we hope to see you there.

AMC Highland Happenings: Night Hike with AMC Guides, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Join us on an hour long nighttime adventure on one of the easy trails nearby. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service: Jackson Community Church will host two Christmas Candlelight Services with Readings, Carols and Candlelight; at 5pm and again at 10pm. Call Rev. Gail Doktor at (978) 273-0308 with any questions.

Christmas Eve Service: Conway Village Congregational Church will host a traditional candlelight service at 6pm.

Christmas Eve Service: Bartlett Congregational Church will host their Christmas Eve Service at 7pm.

Tuesday, December 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas Service: Jackson Community Church will host a Christmas morning service with Stories, Bells and Pajamas at 10:30am. Call Rev. Gail Doktor at (978) 273-0308 with any questions.

AMC Highland Happenings: A Holiday Movie and Popcorn Film Screening, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Cuddle up with family and spend the evening watching a holiday classic film. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: “A Christmas Story” is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This is a family friendly film. For more details, call 466-2721.

Wednesday, December 26

HAPPY KWANZA!!

Lego Club: Kids over 5 are invited to join a group of creative Lego builders the last Wednesday of each month at the Conway Public Library at 3:30pm. Enjoy building challenges, make new friends, create a story, and put your finished work on display. For more information call 447-5552.

AMC Highland Happenings: Indoor Planetarium, with AMC Guides, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. We’ll set up our indoor planetarium for a Continued on page 5

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look at constellations and some of their stories. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: Winter Hiking with Mike Cherim of Red Line Guiding. For more details, call 466-2721.

Thursday, December 27

Death Café: Erin Wright and Sean Dunker-Bendigo invite the public to the Conway Public Library the last Thursday of each month from 6-7:30pm. This is a safe place to gather, enjoy refreshments, and discuss death in a way that helps us to process ways to make the most of our own lives, and reflect back on our loved ones who have passed. No agenda, objectives, or themes, but always cake. For more information call 447-5552.

AMC Highland Happenings: Night Hike with AMC Guides, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. An opportunity to test your wits, your knowledge of trivia, and other amazing board game skills with friends and family. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: “Wall-E” is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This is a family friendly film. For more details, call 466-2721.

Friday, December 28

AMC Highland Happenings: Family Game Night with AMC Guides, is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Join us on an hour long nighttime adventure on one of the easy trails nearby. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: “Ice Age” is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This is a family friendly film. For more details, call 466-2721.

Saturday, December 29 AMC Highland Happenings: A Campfire is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center. Join us for a winter evening campfire com-plete with s’mores! Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: “Stars Above the Notch” is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Astronomy at Pinkham Notch with Dr. Doug Arion. For more details, call 466-2721.

Sunday, December 30

AMC Highland Happenings: Indoor Planetarium with AMC Guides is the 7:30pm program at AMC Highland Center We’ll set up our indoor planetarium for a look at constellations and some of their stories. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: “Intrepid Descent” is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This is a documentary film. For more details, call 466-2721.

Monday, December 31

AMC Highland Happenings: Night Hike with AMC Guides is the 7:30pm program at

AMC Highland Center. Join us on an hour long nighttime adventure on one of the easy trails nearby. Call to find out more; 278-4453.

AMC Pinkham Happenings: “Arctic Tale” is the 8pm program at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This is a family friendly film. For more details, call 466-2721.

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On-Going Events Mondays

The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell holds story time for preschoolers age five and under on Mondays at 10am. For more information call (207) 925-3177.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Mondays from 10-11:30am at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

The Brownfield Recreation Department hosts a play-group for children ages 1 to 4 at the Brownfield Community Center each Monday at 10am. Join them for the fun!

Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Mondays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Monday, from 1-4pm, at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, by appointment only. Call 447-3500.

Bridge players are welcome at the American Legion Hall on Bradley Street in Fryeburg from 1-4pm every Monday. No need for a partner as we change seats every four hands. Light refreshments and friendly play.

Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Monday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 3-4pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register for the class.

The Dinner Bell is a Free Community Dinner served every Monday 5-6pm (except holidays) at Conway Village Congregational Church. All are welcome.

MWV Choral Society rehearses Monday evenings from 7-9pm at the Center Conway United Methodist Church. There are no auditions and all who love to sing are welcome. For more information, call (443) 254-3138.

Tuesdays

The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast at 7:30am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Main Street (Route 5) in Fryeburg. New members are welcome.

CVCC Food Pantry: Serving Conway, Albany, Eaton and Chatham, the Conway Village Congregational Church Food Pantry is open Tuesdays by appointment only. Please contact CVCC during office hours(8am–1pm) to schedule appointment, 447-3851. Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Tuesday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 9:30-1am. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Strength, Balance & Stretch - Bobby Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center.

The Material Girls meet the first and third Tuesday of the month to make quilts for various charities where those quilts can be useful. Along with making the charity quilts, there are new quilt techniques learned at the meetings. Some members started as pressers and are now making their own quilts. The meetings are at the Church of Christ on 113 just outside of Conway, next to the Journey Church. They start at 10am and continue until 12noon or shortly after. If you have any questions, call Kathy Bergeron at 356-6425. Tessa will lead story time at the Conway Public Library at 10:30am in the Ham Community Room. 2 year-olds, their siblings and caregivers may enjoy themed storytelling and books, songs, movement and play time. For more information call 447-5552.

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RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Tuesday’s from 10:30-11:30am at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

Story Time for Young Children is held at Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am.

The Fryeburg Public Library offers Story Time with crafts every Tuesday at 1pm for children and their families. Call the Library for more information, at (207) 935-2731.

Mahjongg: Tuesdays 1-3pm in the John F. Chick Room at the Madison Library. Some experience playing is necessary.

"The Write Direction" meets at 6-7:30pm in the young adult area of the Conway Public Library. Snacks provided. For more information call Olivia at 490-8532.

Jazzercise Class is held weekly on Tuesdays, from 6–7pm, at Conway Village Congregational Church.

Tuesday evenings at 7pm, join the MARA group (Medication Assisted Recovery Anonymous) - Share experience and recovery in a 12 step recovery meeting that recognizes and accepts the use of prescription assisted medications as a recovery path—no stigma—only fellowship. Meeting at MWV Supports Recovery Coalition Offices, 1620 East Main Street, Center Conway, NH. For more information, call 662-0668.

Wednesdays

Taoist Tai Chi Nor th Conway Wednesday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 8-9:15am and again from 6-7pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9-10:30am at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

Vaughan Community Service Clothing Depot is open from 9:30am-12:30pm.

The Children's Story Time program at the Denmark Library is held on Wednesdays at 9:30am.

Pre-schoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to the Freedom Public Library every Wednesday at 10am for an hour devoted to preschool fun. Stories, songs, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play plus a craft is some of what is offered.

Wii: Practice your golf swing, your tennis game, or get a strike bowling Wednesdays at the Gibson Center from 10:30am -1:30 pm.

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy story time with Tara at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Songs, stor ies and rhymes will follow a theme. Siblings are always welcome.

Free assistance with advance care planning and medical directives provided by certified Respecting Choices facilitators. Every Wednesday, from 1-4pm, at Visiting Nurse, Home Care & Hospice office in North Conway, by appointment only. Call 356-7006 or 800-499-4171, Ext. 23.

Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis meets every Wednesday evening from September to June at the Eagle Mountain House, in Jackson. Social time begins at 5:30pm; meetings are called to order at 6pm. For more information, visit www.mwvkiwanis.org.

Bread of Life UPC Weekly Christian Bible Study at the Conway Public Library Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:45pm. Contact Pastor James Sullivan, 869-3127.

The Bridgton Recreation Department hosts a program for wood carvers from 7-9pm each Wednesday evening at the old Town Hall. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information call Bob Carey at (978) 290-1879 or Rec. Director Tom Tash at (207) 647-1126.

Every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm join a metaphysical discussion group at the White Mountain Hypnosis Center in Madison. The people who attend that night in open forum set the agenda of the evening. For more information, call 367-8851.

Eaton Satsang is a gathering of friends to explore, experience and understand their true nature as spirit, or

inner being. Based on various teachings about Oneness we share meditation and spiritual dialogue weekly from 7-8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Details and directions at eatonsatsang.com or phone 447-5401.

Thursdays

Rotary Club of North Conway meets at 7:15am at Mineral Springs Café at Kennett High School. New members are always welcome.

Belly Dance Class is held Thursdays at 9am at the Gibson Center. Call 356-3231 for details and to sign up.

Women’s Bible Study: Please join us for bible study & refreshments. The WBS is a group of ladies who meet on Thursday mornings at 9:30 for fellowship and Bible study. We utilize a study guide with the Bible, usually a chapter at a time, and discussion. We are all novices in this, but enjoy the friendship and knowledge that we share. You do not need to be a member of the Conway Village Congregational Church to visit one of these groups.

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy story time with Tessa at 10:30 am in the Ham Community Room of the Conway Public Library. Siblings are always welcome.

Chair exercises for those who need assistance getting in and out of the car or a chair are held Thursdays at 10:30am at the Gibson Center in North Conway.

RSVP’s Bone Builders meets on Thursday’s from 10:30-11:30am and at the Conway Village Congregational Church in Conway. For more information on this program call CCRSVP at 356-9331.

Laci, the gentle German shepherd, and Kay, her human companion will be visiting the Conway Library Thursdays at 11:30am in the Ham Room. Children can read to Lacey or simply pat, talk to, and interact with her. Therapy dogs are proven to reduce anxiety, improve mental and physical health, and build empathy.

Vaughan Community Service Food Pantry is open on Thursdays from 1:30-3pm at 2076 White Mountain Highway. Questions? Call 356-2324.

Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Thursday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 3:30-4:30pm. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Kids and their caregivers are invited to learn about planting and caring for vegetables in raised garden beds at the Conway Public Library every Thursday at 4pm. Themed activities included. For more information call Tara at 447-5552.

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Gibson Center, 4-5pm. Through a series of 48 classes, you will train your body to listen to cues about balance, and to automatically respond to situations where you feel unbalanced, recovering, saving yourself from a fall, and there by gaining confidence, and living a fuller life. Please call 356-3231 to register for the class.

Peer Support Groups for Parents of Children, Teens and Young Adults with Substance Use Issues - North Conway F.A.S.T.E.R. Parent Support Group (Families Advocating Substance Education & Recovery) Thursdays from 5:30-7:45pm, at 1620 Main Street, in Center Conway. Contact Maxine, 986-5487 or Clara, (617) 699-0688 for more information.

Every second Thursday of the month at 6-7:30pm there is a SOS (Survivors of Suicide Loss meeting) at the Vaughan Center in North Conway. Any questions, call 356-2324.

Fridays

Men’s Bible Study: Please join us for bible study & refreshments. The MBS is a group of men who meet on Fridays at 8am for fellowship and Bible study. You do not need to be a member of Conway Village Congregational Church to visit one of these groups. Just a desire to explore God’s word with a fun and friendly group. We have fresh coffee and doughnuts to supplement some of our needs at that early time of day.

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On-Going Events cont.

MWV Arts Association hosts Friday Painters each Friday from 9am-12:30pm. Contact them at 356-ARTS for details.

White Mountain Aquatic Adult Friday Class: Aqua Chi 9-10am with Lisa. Visit www.http://whitemountainaquatic.com for more information.

Vaughan Community Service Clothing Depot is open from 9:30am-12:30pm

Strength, Balance, & Stretch: Bobbi Brome leads this exercise program at 10am at the Gibson Center.

Taoist Tai Chi/Nor th Conway Friday’s Beginning Tai Chi runs from 10-11am. Classes are held at the North Conway Taoist Tai Chi Studio, in the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza. For more information, call 356-5581.

Forgotten Arts: Quilting Circle, Fridays from 10am–12noon. Light refreshments are served. This group meets each Friday at Remick Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. For complete details, call 323-7591. Story Time for Little Ones is held at the Effingham Public Library from 10:30am to 11:30 am on Fridays.

Visit the MWV Children's Museum Friday at 11am for Music with Sharon Novak! This is a 45 minute program in which Sharon sings and plays music for children. This program is included with any membership or daily admission. Please call 356-2992 for additional details.

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join Tessa for read-a-louds, games, crafts and more every Friday from 3-4pm in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Library. Light snacks provided, and some activities outside. For more information call 447-5552.

Bingo is held every Friday night at the Lovell VFW Hall - Early Bird starts at 6:30pm.

AMC Pinkham Notch Center offers Friday Flicks at 8pm. Staff pick the flicks for guests to enjoy. For information, call 466-2721.

Saturdays

Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you're not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? You're not alone. Overeaters Anonymous group members stopped eating compulsively and so can you. No dues or fees for membership. We meet weekly, Saturdays from 9-11:30am at Memorial Hospital’s Bigelow Building (old hospital), 2nd floor conference room.

Sundays

#therevolvingcloset is a free thrift boutique for teens, open the first and third Sunday of each month at the North Conway Congregational Church from 2-5pm. For dates, contact Emily Smith-Mossman, 662-3443.

MWV Skating Club offers Learn to Skate, Skate for Hockey, Adult and Freestyle Skating lessons Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information, email [email protected].

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Membership List:

Altrusa International of Carroll County Arts in Motion Assistance Canine Training Services Bartlett Historical Society Bartlett Recreation Department Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society Believe In Books Literacy Foundation Carroll County RSVP Center Stage Theatre/Da Capo Children Unlimited, Inc. Connect A Pet New England Conway Area Humane Society Conway Village Congregational Church Friends of the Conway Library Friends of the Fryeburg Library Fryeburg Historical Society Fryeburg Raiders Booster Club Gibson Center for Senior Services Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park KHS Project Graduation 2019 M&D Playhouse Madison Baptist Church Memorial Hospital Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund

Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Mountain Garden Club Mountain Top Music Center

MWV Habitat for Humanity

MWV Kiwanis Club MWV Skating Club MWV Supports Recovery Coalition New England Ski Museum North Conway Community Center North Conway Public Library North Country Cares Project Succeed Rotary Club of North Conway Rozzie May Animal Alliance Taoist Tai Chi Society Tin Mountain Conservation Center Tina Titzer’s Act One Dance Company Tri-State Modelers Group Valley Vision Channel 1301 Vaughan Community Services Visiting Nurses of Carroll County & Western Maine White Mountain Community Health Center White Mountain Musical Arts

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