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Fundraiser Events:


2nd Annual YMCA Community Yard Sale
Sunday October 17th 10-4pm Rain or Shine.
Location: North Woods Rd. off of Rt. 109 in Tuftonboro, NH.
Admission is Free
$25 to rent a table,
proceeds go toward sending local kids to camp.


Lakes Region Humane Society
Mini DeFlea Market

September 4, 2010 from 10am to 2pm
11 Old Route 28 • Ossipee
No donated items accepted. The LRHS has their own items to sell.
Call Claire Donahue at 539 1077 for any questions.

Wolfeboro Senior Program Yard Sale
Sept 4 & 5 10am to 2pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
259 S Main St Wolfeboro-
donations accepted 569-4933

  • Friday Oct 22 Lui Collins

    Benefits Ossipee Childrens Fund.
    The Boston Globe dubs Collins “one of New England’s first and brightest stars,” and Sing Out! Magazine calls her “incomparable.” Renowned guitarist Dave van Ronk called her “one of the best guitarist-arrangers I have heard in years.”

  • Saturday Nov 6 Bill Staines

    Benefits Tuftonboro Food Bank
    Bill's music is a slice of Americana, reflecting with the same ease his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon, the on-the-road truckers, or the everyday workers that make up this land.

7pm at Tuftonboro Old White Church, Middle Rd Tuftonboro across from general store.
$15 in Advance/$20 at Door 
Purchase Tckets on Website

 


American Red Cross
Blood Drive

Saturday September 25
10am - 3pm at All Saints Episcopal Church
258 S. Main St.
Drop in or Schedule an appointment
 
For info about hosting a blood drive, volunteering and why type "0" is needed -
see website

 

 


Lakes Region Humane Society
11 Old Route 28   •  Ossipee, NH 03864 
603.539.1077

Website

Visit the LRHS- Anytime!

Upcoming Fundraisers

  • Made for the Lakes Region Humane Society by the Moonshine Quilters of Tampa, Florida. The quilt is a Queen size (82” X 96”) Tickets $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00 and can be purchased at the LRHS. Drawing will be October 2 at our annual Woof-Minister Dog Walk

  • Mini DeFlea Market on September 4, 2010 from 10 am to 2 pm.
    11 Old Route 28 • Ossipee

    No donated items accepted. The LRHS has their own items to sell. Call Claire Donahue at 539 1077 for any questions.

  • September 19 12-4:00 Pet Saver Training

    $65 Class size limited to 24 - More...


  • September 24 Play Fore The Pets Golf Tournament Kingswood Golf Club
  • September 24 Helicopter Golf Ball Drop

    $10 per golf ball - Ball closest to hole in one wins $1,000 More... 

  • October 2 Woof-Minster Dog Walk and Quilt Raffle Drawing
  • October 10-12 The Country Bookseller Dicken's Birthday Celebration

    Dickens, the black cocker spaniel who runs The Country Bookseller, is having a big birthday celebration as she turns ten (10) on 10/10/10. In honor of this special birthday, Dickens is sharing her prosperity with those less fortunate than she. The Country Bookseller will be donating 10% of all sales for the weekend of 10/10 through 10/12 (Friday through Sunday) to The Lakes Region Humane Society

  • October 23 12-4:00 Pet Saver Training

    $65 Class size limited to 24 - More...

  • December 6 Holiday Dinner
  • Please call call (603) 569-4330 for more information.

Pictures of Adoptable Pets

Drop Box
Donations Made Easy
Drop Box at Hunter's IGA.
Items are delivered weekly to us.
We Greatly Appreciate Your Help!

  • Food Pantry Fundraising:

    Contributions may be brought to the pantry on Wednesday mornings or placed in the designated bin in the lobby; checks made out to L.I.F.E. Ministries may be sent to P.O. Box 476, Wolfeboro, NH 03894



Volunteer:

  • Huggins Hospital Volunteer Program

    Terri Hooper, the Director of the Volunteer Program can work with your available hours and your interests to create an enjoyable volunteer experience.
    569-7595 or via email at email

  • Wright Museum
    Volunteer Opportunities:

    Greeters, Gift Shop, Mailings, and More. Check out the benefits of volunteering at the museum.  Volunteer Opportunities

    Membership
    Store

  • Lakes Region Humane Society

    Ways you can help the Humane Society

Nicholas Pernokas Recreation Park
Volunteer
We Need Your Help to Maintain the Nick!

Pavilion Cean up, Playground, Weed Beds, Weed Ball Fields, Litter, Track Clean up, Walking Paths, Goal nets, Recycling, Highway Trash, Divot Mix, Weekend Trash

More on Job Descriptions
Thank You! 

 

  • Volunteers to staff 24-hour crisis line for Point Services for Victums of Domestic and Sexual Violence. Apply by Dec 4 for training sessions. 356-7993 or 539-5506.

Caregivers of So. Carroll County
and Vicinity, Inc.
 
569-6780    eMail

Volunteering:
Please Help Us Serve The Needs
of Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro,
Alton and Ossipee

  • Drivers for Medical Appointments
  • Friendly Visitors
  • Respite Care
  • Your Assistance IS Most Appreciated!!!

See Services Available:

Classes:



Wolfeboro Area Creative Art Center
PO Box 1403, Wolfeboro - 569-7979

eMail
Website
Classes Begin Oct 6 for 6 sessions

  • Performing Art Workshop: 5:15 – 6:00 PM
  • Hip Hop/Urban Dancing – 6:00-6:45
  • Adult Dance (Lyrical, Hip Hop, Novelty): 6:45-7:45 PM
  • African Drumming & World Rhythms (All Ages): 6:45-7:45 PM
  • Creative Writing - Info coming soon...
  • Fall Arts Class - Info coming soon…..

First class/$55 - additional class/$40
Scholarships and payment plans available
Registration Form


    NH Boat Museum

    Website

    NH Boat Museum Lecture

    • Friday, September 24 – Volunteer Appreciation Cookout.

      The many volunteers who make our mission a reality are invited to join the Museum Board and staff for a “thank you” cookout.

    • Monday, October 11 Museum closes for its 10th season

      Last chance in 2010 to see the beautiful boats, motors & memorabilia on display.

    • Wooden Boat Restoration Course
      beginning October 18.

      Learn how to repair and rebuild a wood boat to achieve a safe, sound vessel while maintaining its beauty.  Covering fundamentals such as the assessment of an old wooden boat, planking, steam bending, varnishing and more.

    • Mon and Wed for three weeks

    • 9am-3pm

    • The cost is $495 per person, a reference book and a 2011 Museum membership. No previous experience is required.

    • Instructor will be Zeke Bly zbly@metrocast.net

      Download Application


    Lectures - Films - Discussions:



    Wolfeboro Library 
    259 S Main St
    569-2428
    Website 

    Mon-Thur 10am-8pm
    Fri-Sat 10am-5pm

    • Artist of the Month 
    • Book Discussion -
      • "The Painted Veil"
        Sept 7 1pm and Sept 8 7pm
        (Film shown Sept 2 & 3 See below)
    • Film Series
    • Thursday Sept 2 7pm "The Painted Veil
    • Friday Sept 3 2pm "The Painted Veil"
    • Sept 10 2pm “Casablanca,”

      with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

    • Sept 17 2pm “The Girl with the Pearl Earring”

      with Scarlett Johansson

    • Sept. 24 2pm “Tea with Mussolini.”

      Tuscany in the World War II era with Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.

    Wolfeboro Library
    259 S Main St, Wolfeboro
    569-2428   Website 

    Tuftonboro Free Library
    221 Middle Rd(Rt 109A) Ctr. Tuftonboro
    569-4256 Website

    • 2nd Tuesday of Month  -7pm 

      History Book Club
      THE HISTORY BOOK GROUP meets on SECOND TUESDAYS at 7:00 p.m.
      If you enjoy reading and talking about history, this is the book discussion group for you!

    • Tuftonboro Library
      Artists of the Month
    • Happy Hookers - Rug Hooking Club 

      Thursdays 10am-Noon - meets weekly to practice their art and craft. Open to new members. Bring your own supplies.
      569-4256





    Civic:

    Appalachian Mountain Teen Project

    85 Bay St. Wolfeboro
    569-5510 Website

    • Back Bay Protection Association


      15 Railroad Ave. Wolfeboro
      For the well being and use of Back Bay
       (781) 354-8664.

    Caregivers of So. Carroll County
    and Vicinity, Inc.
     
    569-6780    eMail

    Advance Care Planning Assistance:
    Living Will and Healthcare
    Durable Power of Attorney
    First Wednesday of the Month
    1:30-2:30pm at Huggins Hospital
    Downloads - Planning Guide   Planning Forms


    Serving The Needs
    of  Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, Alton and Ossipee

    • Transport Services
      for Medical Appointments
    • Friendly Visitor Program
    • Respite Care Program
    • Call  569-6780  or   eMail
      For More Information.

    Masonic Temple
    Morning Star Lodge

    35 Trotting Track Rd, Wolfeboro
    569-4637

    Ossipee Mountain
    Habitat for Humanity

    Donations of building materials in excellent condition greatly appreciated.
    Please call
    to inquire of our needs.


    16 Depot Street, 2nd Fl
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    (603) 569-5664 - eMail

    Address for contributions:
    Ossipee Mtns Habitat for Humanity
    PO Box 81, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896

    Tuftonboro Historical Society
    544-3252/544-2203

    Wed and Fri 2-4pm and Sat 10am-1pm

    Volunteer to Host - 544-2203

    • Wednesday Sept 22 Author Edie Clark 7pm at Willing Workers Hall
    • Wednesday Oct 27 Annual Meeting at Camp Sentinal 6pm

    Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce

    32 Central Ave, at the Railroad Station

    • Oct 2-11 Annual Scarecrow Festival

      Residents participate in displaying scarecrows throughout the town. Vote for your favorite

    569-2200  
    Website

    Wolfeboro Historical Society

    PO Box 1066, 233 South Main St
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    Clark House/569-4997  

    Website

    • Tuesday Sept 7 at 7:30pm
      “Women,Tavern Keeping
      and Public Approval.”

      Speaker Marcia Blaine
      at Wolfeboro Community Center
      Lehner Street. FMI call 569-3696.

    • Saturday Sept 11 8am-1pm
      Appraisal and Yard Sale

      233 S. Main St
      Yard Sale 8am-1pm
      Appraisals 10am-1pm
      Yard Sale Tables available $10

    Wolfeboro Lions Club

    Sept 12 Annual Fall Picnic
    Noon-4 at Camp Pride
    PO Box 325 - Wolfeboro Website
    Established in 1954 to provide
    humanitarian services to the communities of Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro.
    Meeting every second and fourth Tuesday at the Wolfeboro Inn.
    6:30 Social Time, 7pm Dinner $16.00
    Visitors Welcome 



    Wolfeboro Rotary Club

    • Sep 7 2010

      Clark Park BBQ for Historical Society

    • Sep 15 2010 - Adam Tasker

      Wolfeboro's Solid Waste Program

    • Sep 22 2010 - Club Assembly
    • Sep 29 2010 - Artie Lang

      Camp Northwoods and the Boston YMCA

    • Oct 2 2010 Rotary Auction

      9am from the Community Center
      on Lehner St - Call in Bids
      Follow on WASR and on Community TV

    • Oct 6 2010 - Anne Silloway

      Shelter Boxes to Pakistan

    PO Box 781, Wolfeboro
    Website



    Community Organizations:

    • Active Older Adults Club 
      • Wed Sept 8 - Kayak/canoe or walk in neighborhood. (mod/easy), Melvin Village.
      • Meet at the Glendon Street parking area at 8:15 a.m. to carpool,

        FMI 569-9745, Claudia.

  • Friends of the Wolfeboro Library


      Friends of Abenaki Fundraiser

      $72,000 additional funds needed by Nov for Snowmaking at Abenaki Ski Area.
      If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution toward that goala

       call 569-4108 or 569-5690. aaaaa

      or  mail your contribution to
      Friends of Abenaki, Inc., PO Box 506, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0506.
      Website

      Governor Wentworth Arts Council
      Governor Wentworth Arts Council
      Plein Air Workshop


      Priscilla Hodges Scholarship Fund
      Plein Air oil painting workshop with nationally known painter David P. Curtis

      Sept. 28-30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp Northwoods, Tuftonboro

      Fundamentals of oil painting outdoors.

      Space is limited to 15 students and interested artists are encouraged to reserve their space with a $50 deposit made out to The Priscilla Hodges Scholarship Fund and mailed to: The Governor Wentworth Arts Council, PO Box 1578, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
      Full tuition for this three-day workshop is $175 for GWAC members (membership fee is $20), or $250 for non-members. Further information can be obtained by calling Ligia D’Appolito at 569-1651 or Lise Richardson at 569-8247.

      Application forms can be found at The Sandy Martin Gallery, The Art Place and The Blue Shutter frame Shop and Gallery, all in Wolfeboro.

      • Senior Citizens Club 569- 9603.

        For 60 and over. Congregate Lunch
        Meet and Eat - Mon, Wed, and Fri 
        All Saints Episcopal Church
        258 S. Main St.

      Kingswood Youth Center

      565 Center St. - 569-9362

      • Decaf Intermission

        Next one coming soon  5-9pm
        Coffee House Open Mike for youths, pre-registration suggested, light snacks, adult supervision. Bring your own instrument. Sound system provided by Folk Cellar. $5/cover charge. Website

      • Lakes Region Newcomers Club

        For Adults in the Lakes Region
        Organized for social, educational
        and recreational purposes

        • First Friday of the Month Meetings
          8:30-10am at Wolfeboro Inn - $8.50

          Anyone interested in joining are welcome.

        • Thursday Sept 9 BBQ “Kick-Off,” 5:30pm at Castle in the Clouds

          $24 per member RSVP by 9/3.

        • Oct 2-11 Chamber of Commerce’s Scarecrow Competition,
        • Oct 3 Mount Washington Foliage Dinner Cruise
        • Oct 4 Hike up Copple Crown Mountain Website or 569-0165
    • Overeaters Anonymous

      meets every Saturday 9am to 10am
      at the Massage Offices - 35 Bay Street.  Contact Erica (603)651-8320.


        Tuftonboro Hikers Club

        569-2840

        • Weight Watchers Club 800-651-6000 

          Meetings Every Tuesday 
          All Saints Episcopal Church, 258 S. Main St.

        • Wolfeboro Stamp Club

          Meeting First Thursday of the Month
          All Saints Episcopal Church
          258 S. Main St, More info Call Warren Gould 569-8678.


        • Wolfeboro Garden Club

          Wreath Sale begins Sept 1
          Premium quality, double-sided, freshand fragrant balsam fir decorated with a generously-sized hand-tied bow in a ribbon of your choice.
          16",22",30"and 36" 
          Members of the GardenClub will solicit orders beginningSept. l.
          Order by Sept. 25.
          Business wreaths delivered Nov. 20-22| 569-4909.

        Wolfeboro Parks and Rec

        Programs



        Sports Clubs:

      • Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club Website
      • Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski Association
             569-3151  
         Website
      • Wolfeboro Snowmobile Club
            569-8655    Website
      • Wolfeboro-Tuftonboro Table Tennis Club

        Wednesday 6-9pm
        All Saints Episcopal Church Undercroft
        Join in the fun. All Levels, Small Fee, Bring Paddles and Sneakers
        258 S Main St - 544-8245

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