tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68703454000186816972024-03-04T23:52:41.651-05:00Upper Valley ConnectionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-61506353556373786942013-10-24T13:17:00.000-04:002013-10-24T22:22:15.128-04:00Places to wear your Halloween costume!<br />
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There is a lot brewing in the Upper Valley this year for Halloween. We've got the listings on all of the upcoming Halloween fun! These are just some of the Halloween howls happening around town. You can look under the Halloween category in the resources section of the site or browse the site by day and look for the big orange pumpkin and yellow background marking Halloween events. So if you want to get the most out of your halloween costume this year, check out some of the following:</div>
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Saturday, October 26th, 2013:</h3>
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59661" target="_blank">TMO Spooky Saturday Morning Out</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Families and children of all ages are invited to a Halloween party to benefit Toddler’s Morning Out. Wear your costume and come to enjoy live acapella music, games and crafts, lunch and healthy treats, and the bouncy house!<br />
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br />
The Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon Street, Hanover, NH<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59739" target="_blank">Family Halloween Festival</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Halloween carnival games appropriate for all ages. Haunted house for children age 5-12. Sponsored by Dartmouth College Greek System.<br />
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM<br />
Kappa Kappa Kappa House, Webster Avenue, Hanover, NH<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59740" target="_blank">Hallowen Party</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Games, crafts and stories for all ages. Costumes allowed.<br />
Time: 12:00 PM -<br />
Weathersfield Proctor Library, 5181 Route 5, Ascutney, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59629" target="_blank">Customer Appreciation Halloween Party</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
MONSTER REFRESHMENTS – SPOOKY HORS D’OUEVRES – KIDS GAMES – COSTUME CONTEST AT 5PMSpread the word and bring your family!Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/168870903317006/<br />
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM<br />
Allen Pools & Spas, 1255 VA Cutoff Road, White River Junction, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59741" target="_blank">A Spooky Halloween</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
A cemetery tour, skits and living history portrayals explore the dark side of Woodstock. Author Michael Bell discusses the history of New England vampires at 7 p.m.<br />
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM<br />
Woodstock History Center, 26 Elm St., Woodstock, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59474" target="_blank">Peeps & Squeaks</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Our special Halloween event designed for those ages 5 and under. From 4:30 to 5:30pm, participants will enjoy crafts, stories, and games themed around some of our favorite Halloween creatures.Come in a costume or just be part of the fun!Peeps & Squeaks participants are welcome to also join us at our...<br />
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM<br />
VINS Nature Center, Route 4, Quechee, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59473" target="_blank">9th Annual Hoots & Howls at VINS</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
This fun, educational and non-scary Halloween event is great for families and people of all ages. Guided tours lead you along trails lighted by pumpkins as you enjoy storytelling, live animals, skits, activities and more! Wrap up the evening with yummy Tricky Treats and the chance to meet a bird up...<br />
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM<br />
VINS Nature Center, Route 4, Quechee, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59742" target="_blank">Halloween Festivities</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Activities include trunk-or-treating, a haunted back yard, costume parade, a movie and a haunted hayride through a cemetery. Appropriate for all ages. Sponsored by Friends of West Hartford Library.<br />
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM<br />
Everett and Allegra Hathorn House, 5001 Route 14, Hartford, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-58929" target="_blank">12th Annual Halloween Egg Haunt, Parade & Q Ball</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Hartford Parks & Recreation and the Rio Blanco Social Club will host the Annual Halloween Egg Haunt, Parade & Meat Ball for all to enjoy. All ages are invited to join in the fun for the "Egg Haunt" from 6:00-7:00 pm in Veterans Park opposite the Main Street Museum on RR Row. Hunt for eggs and Hallo...<br />
Time: 6:00 PM -<br />
Downtown White River Junction, White River Jct, VT<br />
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Sunday, October 27th, 2013</h3>
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59470" target="_blank">20th Annual Family Halloween</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont's rural heritage, will host the 20th Annual Family Halloween on Sunday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Children in costume will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult (adults pay the regular admission fee).There'll be horse-drawn wagon r...<br />
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br />
Billings Farm, Route 12 & River Road, Woodstock, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59743" target="_blank">Children's Pumpkin Carving Contest</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Prizes awarded for carved, painted and decorated pumpkins. Music with Bill Brink.<br />
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM<br />
Windsor Farmers Market, Town Green, State Street, Windsor, VT<br />
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2013</h3>
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59986" target="_blank">Halloween Tots & Tea</a></div>
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Tots & Tea *all-age* playgroup at St Thomas church in Hanover is having a Halloween party and parade in its regular Tuesday afternoon slot (3:15-5PM) on October 29th. We'll be joined by *Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate *starting at 4 PM (<a href="http://www.rockinronthefriendlypirate.com/">http://www.rockinronthefriendlypirate.com/</a>) - come and join the fun! Wear a costume and bring a Halloween treat to share.</div>
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Wednesday, October 30th, 2013</h3>
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59669" target="_blank">UVAC Halloween Parade</a><br />
Kids come show off your costumes and parade around the center.Tricks & treats at each stop! Need more info email Brittany or Zooey.RSVP appreciated but not required.<br />
Time: 3:30 PM -<br />
Upper Valley Aquatic Center, 100 Arboretum Lane, White River Junction, VT<br />
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And, finally, Halloween! Thursday, October 31st, 2013</h3>
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59670" target="_blank">UVAC Halloween Parade</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Kids come show off your costumes and parade around the center.Tricks & treats at each stop! Need more info email Brittany or Zooey.RSVP appreciated but not required.<br />
Time: 10:00 AM -<br />
Upper Valley Aquatic Center, 100 Arboretum Lane, White River Junction, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59476" target="_blank">Pre-Halloween Party</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Do you need help doing your kids hair and makeup for their Halloween costume? Stop by from 2pm-4pm on Halloween and have us do it for you! We will be providing FREE hair and makeup for kids under 12! All kids will get a Halloween goody bag!<br />
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM<br />
Vivo Salon, 119 Mechanic St, Lebanon, NH 03766<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59744" target="_blank">Trick-or-Treat at Genesis Health Care</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Safe and fun trick-or-treating for all ages.<br />
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM<br />
Lebanon Center Genesis Health Care, 24 Old Etna Road, Lebanon, NH<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59745" target="_blank">Norwich Halloween Celebration</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Come in costume • Refreshments • Face & nail paintingFun & Games • A family event – All Welcome !Co-Sponsored by the Norwich Inn and Recreation CouncilNote that if it is pouring rain, we regret we will have to cancel.<br />
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM<br />
In front of the Norwich Inn, Main Street, Norwich, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59737" target="_blank">Halloween Funfest</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Enjoy a free evening of Halloween celebration activities around Colburn Park! Stories in the Great Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin painting, and photos with your favorite storybook characters! This year a new character is coming to Fun Fest! Try some pumpkin bowling, during the Trunk and Treating Tailgate...<br />
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM<br />
Colburn Park, Lebanon, NH<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59738" target="_blank">Trick or Treat at the Powerhouse Mall</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Free trick or treating at the Powerhouse Mall for all ages.<br />
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM<br />
Powerhouse Mall, Glen Road, West Lebanon, NH<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59746" target="_blank">Haunted House</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Visit The Haunted House if you dare FREE & Open to all ages, however…Parental accompaniment suggested/needed for young childrenSponsored by the American Legion–Lyman F. Pell Post # 8 & Boy Scout Troop # 253, as well as community members<br />
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM<br />
The Grange, Main Street, Norwich, VT<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-59747" target="_blank">Pumpkin Lighting</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Bring your jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkins will be lit throughout the evening and must be picked up at the end of the night.<br />
Time: 5:30 PM -<br />
Norwich Library, 368 Main St., Norwich, VT<br />
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As always, feel free to share if you know of other events. Send an email to info@uppervalleyconnections.com or use the "Submit a Listing" tool on the site. Have a fun and happy Halloween!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-83201797196179116312013-03-22T10:33:00.000-04:002013-03-22T10:33:15.399-04:00Camps<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNzlEhNBQ1M/UUxrf77dpGI/AAAAAAAAABQ/uY_Ipivo6kE/s1600/summercamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNzlEhNBQ1M/UUxrf77dpGI/AAAAAAAAABQ/uY_Ipivo6kE/s320/summercamp.jpg" width="320" /></a>If you haven't noticed, we're not updating or camp section under resources this year. We've decided camps are special enough they need their own section. So, in the menu on the top right you'll see a new link, camps. Clicking this will bring you to a page full of camps many I'd never heard of before creating this list. I'm still working hard to find and add more, but it's somewhere to start if you're trying to plan out the summer. Some have rolling registrations and some have deadlines coming up and some are filling up. You can use the filters on the left side to filter by organization, the week the camp is being held or an age. It's still a work in progress, but hopefully it'll be somewhat helpful! As always, I'd love to hear any feedback or ideas you have while using it.<br />
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Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-65746560810719233532013-03-22T10:25:00.001-04:002013-03-22T10:25:40.474-04:00Weekend fun!There is a lot going on this weekend!<br />
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Starting tonight with Middle School fun night at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center.<br />
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It's open house weekend for Vermont and NH Maple Sugar Houses. Many sugar houses will be open all weekend long for visitors to come and view the process.<br />
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Easter begins Saturday with the CCBA's annual easter egg hunt. There are other opportunities to see the Easter bunny this weekend. Saturady at Elizabeth Park in Bradford and the Easter bunny will be skating at Great View Roller Skating rink both Saturday and Sunday afternoons.<br />
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Also on Saturday, Hopkins Center is hosting The Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia while they put on performances of "Guess How Much I Love You" and "I Love My Little Storybook"<br />
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And on Sunday...<br />
The Norwich Regional Animal Hospital is hosting an open house with activities for the kids such as face painting, bandaging up a stuffed animal or making Dog treats to bring home and bake. They also have scheduled performances by search and rescue dogs and the VT state police K9 officers.<br />
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The Howe library is host to the Howel classic mini-golf extravaganza. This sounds like a blast. For $5 you get to play mini-golf in the library and enjoy pizza, burritos and treats!<br />
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Enjoy and happy spring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-28174183437865021052013-03-22T10:11:00.001-04:002013-03-25T11:44:18.966-04:00Happy Easter!<br />
Happy Spring! Happy Easter!<br />
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Here's the quick list of local Easter events in our area this weekend. Full details can be found on our <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#resources-69">website</a>.<br />
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<u><i><b>Saturday, March 23rd</b></i></u><br />
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CCBA, Lebanon, NH<br />
10:15 am - 11:30 am<br />
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Elizabeth Park, Bradford, VT</div>
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1:00 pm -3:00 pm</div>
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<u><i><b>Saturday, March 30th</b></i></u><br />
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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt<br />
Enfield Community Building, Enfield, NH<br />
8:00 am - 10:00 am<br />
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Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast<br />
Quechee Club, Quechee, VT<br />
9:00 am<br />
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Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt<br />
Arrowhead Lodge, Claremont, NH<br />
9:30 am - 11:00 am<br />
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Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny<br />
Grantham Village School, Grantham, NH<br />
10:00 am - 11:00 am<br />
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Billings Farm Baby Animal Day<br />
Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT<br />
10:00 am - 3:30 pm<br />
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Egg-Stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt<br />
Hanover, NH<br />
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm<br />
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<u><b><i>Sunday, March 31st</i></b></u><br />
Ride the Easter Bunny Express Train<br />
White River Jct, VT<br />
10:30 am - 12:00 pmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-25573857427289930602013-01-14T17:00:00.000-05:002013-01-14T17:00:06.560-05:00Open houses & School Fairs!You may have attended the Upper Valley Preschool fair last week and learned everything you needed to know. If you didn't or would like more information many schools are hosting open house in the next few weeks. <br />
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Tomorrow, Jan 15th, Kilton Library in West Lebanon is hosting <i>The Upper Valley Independent School Fair</i>. The fair will be held from 6:30-8:00 PM and the following schools will be in attendance: Cardigan Mountain School, Crossroads Academy, Estabrook School, Kimball Union Academy, Mid Vermont Christian School, Mount Royal Academy, Open Fields School, The Sharon Academy, Thetford Academy, Upper Valley Waldorf School and Wellspring Waldorf School.<br />
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A few open houses posted on our site:<br />
Upper Valley Waldorf School: Jan 19th, 9:30-11am<br />
Norwich Nursery School: Jan 22nd, 4-6pm<br />
Hanover Nursery School: Jan 28th, 9-11am<br />
Crossroads Academy: Jan 31st, 9-11am<br />
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Please feel free to add or email me if you know of others. <br />
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Also, stay tuned as we are working hard to update and complete a new and improved camp section on the site. <br />
<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-67252912405138565312012-10-25T12:15:00.001-04:002012-10-25T12:15:16.104-04:00Halloween Fun!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfuHss2657hJx5m068HJoXRt9D07XwQlRWrNaPbI0voOqCJGRNJKaXMzdZD-vGFvHGNR6_yn0shQtRWYRttQIuMHDjGQdqjlDgaw6l8kGJGnNKoImRgjtqnPwYVXGSApgoIT1bI6EK6Q/s1600/halloweenpumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfuHss2657hJx5m068HJoXRt9D07XwQlRWrNaPbI0voOqCJGRNJKaXMzdZD-vGFvHGNR6_yn0shQtRWYRttQIuMHDjGQdqjlDgaw6l8kGJGnNKoImRgjtqnPwYVXGSApgoIT1bI6EK6Q/s320/halloweenpumpkins.jpg" width="320" /></a>There is a lot brewing in the Upper Valley this year for Halloween. We've got the listings on all of the upcoming Halloween fun! These are just some of the Halloween howls happening around town. You can look under the <a href="http://uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#resources-60" target="_blank">Halloween category</a> in the resources section of the site or browse the <a href="http://uppervalleyconnections.com/events/" target="_blank">site by day</a> and look for the big orange pumpkin marking Halloween events. So if you want to get the most out of your halloween costume this year, check out some of the following:<br />
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<b>Friday, October 26</b><br />
At the Richard Black Center:<br />
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<li>4:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51080" target="_blank">Halloween Costume Parade, For Kindergarteners-Grade 5</a></li>
<li>5:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51081" target="_blank">Halloween Dinner & Dessert</a></li>
<li>7:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51082" target="_blank">Mummy Mystery, for ages 10 & up</a></li>
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<b>Saturday, October 27th</b><br />
12:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51966" target="_blank">Howl-e-ween Party</a> - Dress-up your yourself, your kids, and your pets and come to the Small Animal Veterinary Emergency Services Howl-e-ween party for games, food, contests, pet portraits, prizes!<br />
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5:30pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51437" target="_blank">Annual Hoots & Howls at VINS</a>- This event is both educational and fun and non-scary, great for families. There will be guided tours along trails lighted with pumpkins, storytelling, live animals, puppet show, activities and more. The evening will wrap up with yummy treats and a chance to meet a bird up close. Come in costume if you wish.<br />
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6:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51438" target="_blank">Annual Halloween Egg Haunt, Parade & Meat Ball</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>in White River Junction - a hunt for eggs and Halloween treats, bouncy castle, doughnuts on a string and more at the Main st museum. Parade follows at 8:00 pm. Followed by a Halloween ball.<br />
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<b>Sunday, October 28th</b><br />
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10am-5pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-50934" target="_blank">19th Annual Family Halloween at Billings Farm</a> - Children in costume receive free admission when accompanied by an adult (adults pay the regular admission fee). Enjoy Pumpkin carving, doughnuts-on-a-string, wagon rides, cranking pumpkin ice cream, plus “not-too-scary” Halloween stories, pumpkin games, and animal programs. Costume parades at 12:00 & 2:00 p.m., will be led by one of the Billings Farm’s friendly Southdown ewes and all children will receive a ribbon.<br />
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3:00 pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51703" target="_blank">TMO Halloween Fundraiser</a> at Richard Black Center - Ghost and Goblins Welcome! Come Support Toddler's Morning Out Scholarship Fundraiser. Face painting, bouncy house, pizza, treats, art and crafts and more!<br />
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<b>Tuesday, October 30th</b><br />
3:30pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-34386" target="_blank">Tots & Tea Halloween party and parade</a> at St Thomas church, Hanover, in the parish hall. Wear your costume and bring a treat (and/or a trick!) to share. Also, if you'd like, bring a can of food for the Haven food shelf. All are welcome!<br />
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<b>And, finally, Halloween! Wednesday, October 31st</b><br />
3:30pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51439" target="_blank">Norwich Halloween Celebration</a> - <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>This is a family event featuring face & nail painting, refreshments, games and more.<br />
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Haunted House at the Grange in Norwich - Visit if you dare!<br />
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4:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51095" target="_blank">Halloween Fun Fest at Colburn Park</a> - Stories in the Great Pumpkin Patch,</div>
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4:30pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51440" target="_blank">Halloween Dinner at the Norwich Library</a> - featuring pizza and soda. Perfect time to grab a bite to eat before a night of trick or treating around town. Tickets will be sold at the library for $5/person (little ones under 3 are free)<br />
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6:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51965" target="_blank">Halloween Trick or Treat at the Fire Station</a> in Thetford - A "spooky" haunted house awaits you and your little goblins as well as candy, truck and station tours, fire safety information and of course, punch and cookies<br />
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6:00pm <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51441" target="_blank">Lebanon Fire Department Open House & Halloween Bash</a> - Lots of festive fun to be had at the Fire House, be sure to drop in.<br />
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As always, feel free to share if you know of other events. Have a happy Halloween!<br />
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-77963101256533588622012-10-04T19:30:00.000-04:002012-10-04T19:30:00.926-04:00Weekend Highlights!<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Saturday</b></span><br /><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51078">The Great Quarter Quest - Pancake Breakfast in Hanover</a><br />Enjoy pancakes and help raise money for the Hayes Farm park in Etna. Pancakes for just 25¢!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-27758">Kids Workshop at Home Depot</a><br />Build a firetruck in honor of fire safety month!<br /><img src="http://www.homedepot.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOM/HomePage/How_To/Workshops/Kids_Workshops/Body/Images/HT_WS_KD_Body_Img_B.jpg.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51434">Fall Harvest Celebration at West Lebanon Feed and Supply in West Lebanon</a><br />Fun for the whole family at our annual Fall Event! On the last day of our Fall Harvest Sale, join us as we celebrate the fall harvest with this exciting event that's fun for the whole family! From 10am until 2pm you'll experience live music, great food, face painting, prizes, and more!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51433">Harvest Festival at the Enfield Shaker Museum</a><br />This fall-themed festival will be fun for the entire family.<br />Take a horse-drawn wagon ride and hunt for prizes in a haystack.<br />Make your own cider, churn butter and crank your own ice cream.<br />Create cornhusk dolls, pinecone feeders, no-bake cookies and child-size scarecrows.<br />Dip hand-made candles and make bookmarks from natural materials.<br />Traditional crafts, and an animal demonstration will also be included.<br />Our harvest lunch includes homemade soups.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sunday</span></b><br /><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-45940">The 10th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Cedar Circle Farm</a><br />Celebrate the harvest with everything pumpkin! Family fun on the farm: ongoing horse-drawn wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin picking, cider pressing, bean threshing, kids’ activities. <br />Marek Big Paws sing & stomp (10-1 & 2-4). <br />Songs of social significance with singer/songwriter David Rovics (10-12); <br />Pirate songs for kids (1-2); <br />Folk rock by The Wall-Stiles from Vermont (12-4), <br />Good Food concession, NOFA-VT wood-fired pizzas, VT Crepe & Waffle (11 on). <br />To make it even more memorable, <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-45937">take the train!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51430">Apple and Harvest Festival in Strafford</a><br />Activities include scavenger hunt, making ice cream and pressing cider</div>
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The event includes food, music, K9 competitions, children's activities and a silent auction with animal-shaped cakes.<br /><br />If you're in the need of new skates or hockey equipment, check out the <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-51432">used equipment sale</a> at Hartford's Barwood Arena <br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Saturday and Sunday</b></span><br /><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-50930">28th Annual Harvest Weekend at Billings Farm</a><br />Harvest Weekend features a husking bee and barn dance, plus a variety of 19th century harvest activities and programs for the entire family. Each day a traditional husking bee will begin at noon, followed by a barn dance from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lend a hand pressing cider, preserving apples, threshing grain, and making butter and ice cream. Harvesting the heirloom vegetable garden will be nearing completion and children can help dig potatoes and other root crops and learn how crops are “put up” for the winter. Other activities include: shelling beans, fence building, apples-on-a-string, and 19th century games. Hot-spiced cider and homemade doughnuts will be on hand for all! Admission includes all programs and activities.<div>
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There's something comforting about the beginning of the school year and the arrival of fall. Even if you haven't yet entered the school years, fall seems to bring a sense of settling down and settling into a routine. Classes and programs once again begin and around here there are a multitude of program choices for every age, interest and ability. Most programs and classes have just begun and others begin over the next two weeks. I've heard that there are still a few spots open in many programs around the Upper Valley so it's not too late to sign up for that class you'd like to enroll your child into.<br />
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<i><u><a href="http://www.purplecrayonproductions.org/" target="_blank">Purple Crayon Productions</a></u></i>-fall classes begin this week for the younger children offering various art classes, Music Together, gymnastics and dance.<br />
<i><u><a href="http://artistreevt.org/" target="_blank">ArtisTree</a></u></i>-a new division of Purple Crayon Productions offering programs specifically for teens and adults. Fall classes are beginning soon offering programs in art, music, video, drawing and an open studio for teens to drop in. <br />
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Area town recreation departments have posted their schedules and their are too many programs to list here. Check out sports, arts, music, special events and much more on your town's website. Many towns open their programs to non-residents as well.<br />
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<i><u><a href="http://uvac-swim.org/swimming/lessons/group-lessons/schedule/" target="_blank">Upper Valley Aquatic Cente</a>r</u></i>- their Fall Group Swim Lessons began on September 4th. But you're not too late, the next session starts October 15th! Parent and Me swim classes for children ages 6 months to 3 years, Preschool Swim Lessons for ages 3-4 and Lessons for ages 5 and up.<br />
<i><u><a href="http://www.joinccba.org/Schedules/Program-Guide/index.asp" target="_blank">CCBA</a></u></i>-offers programs for everyone in the family to enjoy, from sports, gym facilities, swimming lessons, special events, preschool programs, and so much more, they have it all. Children's swim lesson registration is going on now, first fall session begins this Saturday, September 18th, registrations are being accepted through tomorrow, September 15th.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uvmusic.org/" target="_blank">Upper Valley Music Center</a><br />
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Local libraries have started their fall programs and story times. Your library is a great resource for more than just books. Many offer passes to local museums and places of interest as well as movies, music, activities for kids and special events.<br />
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This list is just a tiny tidbit of what is happening around the Upper Valley. Be sure to visit our <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/">site</a> for daily event listings and full category resource listings to find your own interests. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-10690186828824199272012-09-14T13:27:00.000-04:002012-09-14T13:45:23.570-04:00Orchards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Imagine being at the top of a hill overlooking mountains upon mountains. It's quiet, peaceful and yet there's enough activity to keep a rowdy bunch of young kids entertained for hours. This place is <a href="http://www.windyridgeorchard.com/">Windy Ridge Orchard </a>in North Haverhill, New Hampshire.<br />
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Windy Ridge is open through October for apple picking, then they open again in late November for Christmas tree cutting. But there's a lot more to do here than pick your own fruit. Kids can play for hours in the large sandpile complete with tonka trucks, large excavators to sit on and dig, buckets and shovels. Playground features include traditional swings, tire horse swings, slides and climbers. Parents can sit on a bench and actually relax while looking after the kids, the entire play area is in view of any bench, rock or picnic table.</div>
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The property features hiking trails that follow old logging roads from one end of the farm to the other taking in sights of Black Mountain and beaver ponds or follow the deer path which meanders behind the orchard to the pasture. Smaller adventure trails offer small loops where children can explore walking over a small swamp, a handmade tee-pee and camp fire pit through a fern filled forest.</div>
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A trip to the farm wouldn't be complete without visiting the farm animals. Windy Ridge often has chickens, pigs, sheep, donkeys and goats adjacent to the picking fields for you to visit with. Bring some quarters to feed the animals. The goats are quite entertaining as they climb a wooden platform into the trees and look down on you, kids get such a kick out of that stuff.</div>
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The Cider House Cafe is open daily from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm serving breakfast til 11:00. Be sure to sample one of their homemade donuts which are available all day, they are delish! For lunch we opted for the McIntosh sandwich, ham and cheese on homemade whole wheat bread, it was outstanding, fresh ingredients and real wholesome food. I think next time we'll go a little earlier in the day so we can try their breakfast. Menus are posted on their website and you'll get hungry just reading it. Treat yourself to fresh homemade ice cream from Robie Farm after picking berries or taking a little hike.</div>
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Their apple season will open up in mid to late August and as foliage season sets in, be sure to bring your camera to capture prime foliage shots from the high hillside.<br />
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If you don't have time to make the trip to Wind Ridge, the Upper Valley is home to few orchards as well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.povertylaneorchards.com/" target="_blank">Poverty Lanes</a> - Open Mondays-Fridays: 9 am – 6 pm and Saturdays-Sundays & Holiday Mondays: 10 am – 5 pm. Good fruit, free tastes of everything they grow or make, free wagon rides on fair weekends, picnic tables all the time, views across the valley, acres of space inside a big fence (kids can run far, but can’t get lost). Local pumpkins, gourds, squash, jams & jellies, but no candy racks, and no pressure.<br />
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<a href="http://www.riverviewnh.com/Orchards.html" target="_blank">Riverview</a> - Pick apples, sample donuts, visit the cider press or get lost in the corn maze. An afternoon of fun awaits. Open 10am-5pm daily.</div>
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Looking for fireworks and parades? We have been busy compiling the list to bring them all to you in one convenient place at the touch of a button. <br />
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<i><a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47159" target="_blank">"Old Vermont 4th" at Billings Farm:</a></i><br />
A patriotic family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence, historic debates, wagon rides, making 1890 flags, a spelling bee, the egg toss, and lots more<br />
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Fireworks, food, entertainment, and friends combine to make this an event not to be missed!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-45487">Hartford: Fireworks Festival at Kilowatt South Park</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-45936">July 4 White River Junction Fireworks Train</a><br />
Take the train from White River to Wilder for the fireworks. Train returns to White River following the fireworks.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-48895">Hanover's Old Fashioned 4th of July</a> <br />
Full day of activities begins with a parade at 10 a.m. and continues with live music, pony rides, a pie eating contest and more.<br />
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Pancake breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Plainfield Community Church, 1094 Route 12A Donation. Parade at 11 a.m. followed by activities, entertainment and barbecue.<br />
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Parade followed by chicken barbecue with coleslaw, rolls and homemade pies $6 or $10.woodstock<br />
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The <a href="http://www.quecheeballoonfestival.com/">Quechee Balloon Festival</a> is happening this coming weekend, an event not to be missed. Pack a picnic and make an evening out of it. There are tons of activities for the kids too, train rides, inflatable climbing walls and slides, face painting, and more (some charges apply for the activities and ride tickets). Pay one admission and spend the weekend at your leisure, tickets are good for the entire weekend (Friday-Sunday). Take Dad to the festival on Sunday and he gets in for just 1/2 price with an accompanying child for Father's Day.</div>
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June is Dairy Month, and with all of the fantastic local farms we have around here don't miss the Co-op's Annual Dairy Day event happening this Saturday, June 16th. Sample fresh dairy products and meet your local farmers who provide these products. There will be a kids tent with activities and lots of raffle prizes too! Billings Farm & Museum hosts Ice Cream Sundays each Sunday in June in honor of Dairy Month. See ice cream being made and enjoy the results, new flavors each week!</div>
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Most Farmers Markets have opened up for the season and going to the market is an event in itself. It's more than just shopping for local seasonal produce and baked goods, it's also a morning or evening out with the family to enjoy the season, your community, visiting with your neighbors while the kids run around to the tunes of a local band or enjoy activities hosted by a local business. </div>
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Quechee Balloon Festival, June 15th-17th<br />
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Enfield Community Fair, June 21st-24th<br />
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Cedar Circle Farm Strawberry Festival, June 24th<br />
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Rescheduled Great Rubber Duckie Race, June 30th<br />
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Norwich Fair, July 12th-15th<br />
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Hanover Street Fest, July 21st<br />
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These are just a few, feel free to send an email to info@uppervalleyconnections.com, a message to our facebook page or us the submit a listing feature to add your favorites! Details of all of these events and more can be found on our site <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/">www.uppervalleyconnections.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-6543812150455983542012-06-15T06:10:00.000-04:002012-06-15T11:58:56.915-04:00SwimmingWith the warm weather upon us it is good to have a favorite swimming spot. One of our goals this summer is to teach our son to swim for both safety and enjoyment.<br />
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Two of our swimming spots are closed this year Lake Pineo and the Norwich Pool so we've had to look for other options...<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Upper Valley Aquatic Center:</span><br />
UVAC offers a cutting-edge learn to swim program using a systematic step-by-step progression so swimmers learn to swim better, faster. In addition, the lesson pool water is a warm 87 degrees leaving no children sitting cold on the side.<br />
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Benefits: <br />
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<li>Swimmers are able to advance at their own pace </li>
<li>Maximum 5 students per instructor </li>
<li>Fundamental elements of swimming organized into a clearly stated progression </li>
<li>Advancement criteria gives students clear goals </li>
<li>Effective techniques for breathing, body position, arm movement and timing incorporated into each lesson progression </li>
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Swim Lesson Options <br />
Our program is designed for everybody regardless of age, ability or intentions. Dive right in!<br />
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Group Lessons:<br />
Ages 6 months and up. 4-6 children per instructor <br />
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Private Lessons:<br />
Minimum 3 years, 1 student per instructor, for children and adults. Need more info? Email privates@uvac-swim.org <br />
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Semi-Private:<br />
Minimum 3 years, 2 swimmers of similar ability level, for children and adults <br />
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Adult Swim Program:<br />
Beginner and intermediate swimmers <br />
Skill Building: Improve stroke technique, breathing mechanics, reading a time clock for interval workouts, additional stroke work for breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly <br />
Drop-In and Punch Passes available<br />
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For more information on swim lessons at UVAC go to <a href="http://uvac-swim.org/swimming/lessons/group-lessons/">uvac-swim.org/swimming/lessons/group-lessons</a><a href="http://uvac-swim.org/swimming/lessons/group-lessons/">/</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Storrs Pond:</span><br />
Offers swimming in the pond with a sandy beach for play or the pool. <br />
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In Hanover the Storrs Pond pool will also be hosting American Red Cross swim and water safety lessons with certified swim instructors. Children will learn safety skills, and swim strokes such as the front crawl, back crawl, side stroke, butterfly, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, treading water, and calling 911 and what to do in an emergency. They will learn beginning diving skills and many important safety tips for being in the water. Lessons are available for children ages 6 months to 14 years.<br />
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To learn more about the Storrs Pond Pool program or sign up please go to <a href="http://www.storrspond.org/">www.storrspond.org</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">CCBA:</span><br />
The CCBA in Lebanon also offers swim lessons. The program is through the American Red Cross learn to swim program, and the groups are broken up based on levels and abilities, not ages, and taught by Red Cross certified Water Safety instructors. In this class the students learn to swim and dive.<br />
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For more information on swim lessons at CCBA, and to sign up, go to <a href="http://joinccba.org/swimming/swim-lessons/">joinccba.org/swimming/swim-lessons/</a><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Lebanon Recreation:</span><br />
The Lebanon Memorial Pool starts lessons with children at six months old to two years, and the classes focus on teaching the parents how to work with their children in the water in their American Red Cross program. Older children have water safety skills intermingled in with the swim skill lessons they are learning.<br />
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For information on hours and registering for lessons at the Lebanon Memorial Pool go to <br />
<a href="http://lebcity.net/Recreation/Newsletters-Guides/2012/Lebanon%20Pool-Swim%20lessons.pdf">lebcity.net/Recreation/Newsletters-Guides/2012/Lebanon%20Pool-Swim%20lessons.pdf</a><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Hartford Recreation:</span><br />
Sherman Manning Pools provides designated times for swim lessons, adult swimming and open swimming. Daily and season passes are available for everyone. Swimming lessons are provided for Hartford residents only.<br />
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For more information on hours and registering for lessons at the Serman Manning Pool go to:<br />
<a href="http://www.hartford-vt.org/content/shermanmanningpools/">www.hartford-vt.org/content/shermanmanningpools/</a><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Shakoma Beach in Enfield:</span><br />
Open Daily 10am-5pm<br />
June 19 - September 3<br />
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Swim Lessons at Shakoma Beach 2012<br />
Lessons are offered by a certified Red Cross Swimming Instructor. Classes are offered in Levels I through V, as well as Personal Water Safety, Lifeguard Readiness, and Fitness Swimmer.<br />
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There are two 2-week sessions offered during the summer: July 9-July 20 and July 23-Aug 3<br />
For Enfield Residents the cost is $10.00 per child per session. <br />
For non-Enfield residents the cost is $20.00 per child per session. <br />
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Lessons are each afternoon Monday through Friday, beginning at 12:30. Levels I and II are each ½<br />
hour long; Levels III, IV are combined for 45 minutes; higher levels are combined for 45 minutes to <br />
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To registerier for lessons at Shakoma Beach go to:<br />
<a href="http://www.enfield.nh.us/2012SwimLessons.pdf">http://www.enfield.nh.us/2012SwimLessons.pdf</a><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">North Hartland Dam:</span><br />
North Hartland Lake will open for its 2012 recreation season in late May. It will be open daily for public use from 8 A.M.-8 P.M.until its closing date of September 9th. The entrance fee remains one dollar per visitor age 12 and over. Various programs are offered free of charge at the lake, and visitors can call (802) 295-2855 for information on these and other services offered at the lake.<br />
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Of course, for a quick way to cool off, a sprinkler in the backyard is a huge hit at our house right now<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Norwich Library:</span><br />
Starting Friday, June 15th 12:30pm<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-48605" target="_blank">Festival of Dreams</a><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Lebanon Libraries:</span><br />
Starting Tuesday, June 18th 11:00AM<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-48365" target="_blank">Summer Reading Program Kickoff</a><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Hartford Libraries:</span><br />
Starting Monday, June 18th 10:00AM for children ages 2-12<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-48363" target="_blank">Summer Reading Program Kickoff</a><br />
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Starting Thursday, June 21st 4:00PM for children ages 8-12<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-48370" target="_blank">Summer Reading Program Kickoff</a><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Hartland Library:</span><br />
Tuesday, June 18th 5:00PM<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-48367" target="_blank">Summer Reading Kickoff, BYO Picnic Dinner & Storytelling</a><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Grantham:</span><br />
Tuesday, June 18th 8:00PM<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-48368" target="_blank">Summer Reading Program: Stars and Constellations</a><br />
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And while you're there, did you know that a lot of area libraries offer passes to museums, aquariums and other places of interest. Ask about how you can take advantage of these passes and enjoy some summer fun and save!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-44972400134231556272012-05-23T16:00:00.000-04:002012-05-24T14:29:33.439-04:00Memorial Day Events<br />
<i>Here's a quick listing of area Memorial Day Events- </i><br />
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<b><u>Sunday, May 27th</u></b><br />
Norwich, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47334" target="_blank">Parade & Picnic @ 12:00 pm</a><br />
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<b><u>Monday, May 28th</u></b><br />
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Tunbridge, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47724" target="_blank">Festivities begin @ 9:00 am with parade and bbq @ 11:00 am</a><br />
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Enfield, NH<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47725" target="_blank">Parade & Festivites begin @ 10:00 am</a><br />
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Lebanon, NH<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47726" target="_blank">Parade @ 11:00 am</a><br />
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Hanover, NH<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-44176" target="_blank">Annual Muster Day Celebration @ 4:00 pm</a><br />
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Complete details on these events and much more can be found on our <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/">website</a>.<br />
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<i>Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-89709852789134809822012-05-23T14:27:00.000-04:002012-05-24T14:29:03.008-04:00<br />
Other Highlights Happening Memorial Day Weekend!<br />
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<u>Saturday, May 26th</u><br />
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East Thetford, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47722" target="_blank">Farm-style breakfast and lunch, furniture workshop tours & one-hour free rides on the vintage White River Flyer.</a><br />
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Woodstock, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-46045" target="_blank">Billings Farm & Museum's 3rd Annual Cheese & Dairy Celebration</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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Hartford, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47714" target="_blank">7th Annual Youth Safety Fair</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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<u>Sunday, May 27th</u><br />
East Thetford, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47723" target="_blank">Furniture workshop tours & one-hour free rides on the vintage White River Flyer</a><br />
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Woodstock, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-46046" target="_blank">Billings Farm & Museum's 3rd Annual Cheese & Dairy Celebration</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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Hartland, VT<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-47327" target="_blank">Hartland Farm Fest</a><br />
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Hanover, NH<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-44823" target="_blank">18th Annual All-Comers Track Meet</a> (Ages 9-14)<br />
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Complete details on these events and much more can be found on our <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-82031956777513403482012-04-15T08:14:00.000-04:002012-04-15T08:14:06.566-04:00Summer CampsIf haven't already planned out your summer, now is the time to start thinking about summer camp. If you need ideas, we have over 60 camps listed on our site. Swimming, Hockey, Soccer, Art, Town Rec, Nature, Science<br />
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Looking for sports camps?<br />
Check out the <a href="http://uvac-swim.org/swimming/splash-camp/" target="_blank">Splash camp</a> at the Aquatic center.<br />
<a href="http://creativemovement.net/" target="_blank">Dance camps</a> at Creative Movement School of Dance<br />
Challenger and Lightning Soccer Camps<br />
Sandlot or Elite Hockey camps<br />
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More interested in the Arts?<br />
<a href="http://purplecrayonproductions.org/classes/" target="_blank">Artistree and Purple Crayon</a> have fun sounding camps for the young artist. Additionally, check out AVA gallery, Oh Art studio, Tip Top pottery<br />
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Or maybe Science and Nature?<br />
Montshire camps are filling fast, but last I checked there are still some sessions with openings. VINS also offers Nature camps in Woodstock, Quechee, Hanover, Lebanon, and White River.<br />
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Hanover, Lebanon and Hartford all have recreation camps running throughout most of the summer. Additional recreation camps are offered at CCBA, Storrs Pond, Hulbert Outdoor Center, Camp Lochearn and others. Often with transportation from convenient locations in the Upper Valley. Camp Carly in Lebanon was just added to the site.<br />
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And if none of the traditional camp activities are what you are looking for, check out some of the more unusual offerings such as the Super Hero camp offered by Lebanon Rec.<br />
<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-53927118730107828062012-04-15T07:36:00.001-04:002012-04-15T07:36:30.688-04:00April Vacation Highlights<br />
Happy Vacation Week!<br />
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Many usual activities may be
cancelled this week so you may want to call first about story times
&amp; play groups. Montshire has daily experiments going on and
we've heard about a few other events happening this week. If you know
of others, feel free to submit a listing on our site or send an email to
info@uppervalleyconnections.com and we will be sure to add it.<br />
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Sunday, April 15th<br />
<a class="gwt-Anchor" href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-45441" target="_blank">11th Annual Flavors of the Valley at Hartford High School: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM </a><br />
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The premier expo for locally grown food in the Upper
Connecticut River Valley.Sample lots of local food items, meet local
farmers and chefs, and buy their products.<br />
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Tuesday, April 17th <br />
<a class="gwt-Anchor" href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-46051" target="_blank"> Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals at Lebanon Library: 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM</a><br />
and at <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-45717" target="_blank">Howe Library in Hanover: 1:30 PM -2:30 PM </a><br />
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Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals brings a large
collection of beautifully handcrafted and life sized stuffed hand
puppets and marionettes to young audiences across New England. <br />
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Wednesday, April 18th<br />
<a class="gwt-Anchor" href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-46052" target="_blank">Vermont institute of Natural Science presents “Cold Blooded Critters”: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM</a><br />
Learn about turtles, snakes and salamanders with live animals!<br />
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Thursday, April 19th<br />
<a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#item-46855" target="_blank">Rockets at Montshire Museum: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM </a><br />
Build
and launch a water rocket and see how high it will fly! We will learn
about how air can be compressed as well as how a rocket moves through
the air.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-53246929684532036832012-04-09T19:19:00.000-04:002012-04-09T14:24:32.331-04:00April Vacation CampsWith April Vacation coming up, thought we'd send out a quick list of local camps happening that week. As always, our site has the full listing and feel free to send a note if you know of others, but here's a quick list...<br />
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<b>Camps:</b><br />
Hartford Rec Department: <a href="http://www.hartford-vt.org/" target="_blank">April Ventures</a> - General Activities<br />
Grades K-6, April 16th-20th, $90 Resident, $100 Non-resident<br />
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Hanover Rec Department: <a href="http://www.hanovernh.org/Pages/HanoverNH_Recreation/camps/VacationCamps/aprilvaca" target="_blank">April Vacation Mini Camp</a> - General Activities<br />
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Grades K-6, April 16th-20th, $30/day Residents, $40/day Non-Resident<br />
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Lebanon Rec Department: <a href="http://www.recreation.lebnh.net/" target="_blank">April Breakaway Camp</a> Different trip each day<br />
Ages 12-15<br />
Monday-Sky Venture, $40 Resident, $60 Non-resident<br />
Tuesday-Pump House Indoor Water Park, $25 Resident, $40 Non-resident<br />
Wednesday-Mel's Funway, $50 Resident, $70 Non-resident<br />
Thursday-Stategy Zone, $25 Resident, $40 Non-resident<br />
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<a href="http://purplecrayonproductions.org/april-vaca-camp-details.html" target="_blank">Purple Crayon</a>: (Sketchin' with Small Hands, Mixed Media Mania, We Drew Birds, Open Arts Studio)<br />
Classes for Ages 6-12, April 17th & 18th $35-$65<br />
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<a href="http://www.ohart.org/" target="_blank">Oh, Art April Vacation Camp</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>- Art<br />
Ages 3-10, April 16th-18th, $45/day<br />
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<a href="http://www.socceracademies.org/soccer-camp/april-break/" target="_blank">Dartmouth April Break Camp</a> - Soccer<br />
Grades K-10, April 16th-20th, $200/week<br />
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<a href="https://app.etapestry.com/cart/AVAGalleryandArtCenter/default/category.php?ref=793.0.340054091" target="_blank">AVA</a> (Earth Day Art, Architectural Design, Stop-Motion Animation, Birds in Flight, A Picture of You)<br />
Ages 5-18, April 16th-20th, $165-$230/week<br />
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Hulbert Outdoor Center: General Activities, Transportation to and from Hanover provided<br />
Ages Elementary, April 16th-20th. $40/day or $180/week<br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-52784334763754101922012-04-05T21:01:00.000-04:002012-04-05T21:01:12.326-04:00Easter EventsHappy Spring! Happy Easter!<br>
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Here's the quick list of local Easter events in our area this weekend. Full details can be found on our <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#resources-69">website</a>.<br>
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<u><i><b>Saturday, April 7th</b></i></u><br>
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt<br>
Enfield, NH<br>
8:00 am - 10:30 am <br>
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Meet the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt <br>
Claremont, NH<br>
9:30 am - 11:00 am<br>
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Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny<br>
New London, NH<br>
9:30 am - 11:00 am <br>
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<a href="http://blog.uppervalleyconnections.com/2012/04/easter-events.html#more"></a>Sharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15915884292729235709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-91161886441341393502012-04-05T20:58:00.000-04:002012-04-05T20:58:47.531-04:00Upper Valley Connections Under New OwnershipSadly, this is my last newsletter for Upper Valley Connections. As any parent knows, there just aren't enough hours in the day to get it all done and therefore I have decided that it is time for me to move on from Upper Valley Connections and let someone else take it over. I have enjoyed building and maintaining this site and bringing it to all of you over the past few years for your family's enjoyment. <br />
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Amy Nartowicz who helped build this site from the start three years ago will be taking it over very soon to continue bringing you the best that the Upper Valley has to offer for family fun. Amy can be reached at the same email address of <a href="mailto:info@uppervalleyconnections.com">info@uppervalleyconnections.com</a> should you wish to submit an event or have any questions regarding the site.<br />
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I appreciate the support and all of the use that the site has received over the years, you helped make this site a huge success. It's been a pleasure to offer you this resource for family events and area resources. Thank you.<br />
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Happy Spring!<br />
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<i>Shara</i> <br />
Sharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15915884292729235709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-38807253651521458052012-02-05T21:58:00.000-05:002012-02-05T21:58:32.714-05:00Highlights for the weekA couple of the local libraries are offering special valentine cookie and card making activities this week if you're looking for something festive to do for Valentine's Day. Details can be found on our site under the <a href="http://www.uppervalleyconnections.com/events/#resources-7">Holiday category</a>. <br />
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Dartmouth's Winter Carnival will be held Feb. 9th -12th offering events open to the community including the annual Occom Pond Party on Saturday. The Occom Pond Party is an event not to be missed, fun for all ages. Details of the Winter Carnival can be found <a href="http://www.dartmouth.edu/~sao/events/carnival/2012wintercarnivalschedule.pdf">here</a>. The Occom Pond Party will be held from 12-3 on Saturday featuring lots of outdoor fun. There are also numerous Dartmouth sporting events being held this weekend if you'd like to catch a game with your sports fans. <br />
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First annual Enfield Shaker Museum Snow Shoe-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11th. Gather your friends and family and enter as a team if you'd like. Winter games, food, sleigh rides and dog sledding exhibits. Lots of fun for all ages. To register, visit the Enfield Shaker Museum's <a href="http://www.shakermuseum.org/calendarofevents.htm#snowshoeathon">website</a>.<br />
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Have a great week!Sharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15915884292729235709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-9254047761509944562012-02-05T21:41:00.001-05:002012-02-05T22:01:35.240-05:00UVAC Swimming LessonsRegistration is open for the next session of UVAC's swimming lessons. Classes begin March 5th. Visit their <a href="http://www.uvac-swim.org/">website</a> for details on classes, schedules and registration forms.Sharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15915884292729235709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-83078862536723448242012-02-05T21:38:00.000-05:002012-02-05T21:38:13.791-05:00Northern Lights GymnasticsRegistration for the next preschool session being offered by Northern Lights Gymnastics begins Monday, Feb. 6th. Mail in and in-person registration will be available on Monday, phone registration begins Monday, Feb. 13th. New session runs from February 27th - April 13th and classes are available for young toddlers through age 5. Complete details on classes and costs can be found on their <a href="http://www.northernlightsgymnastics.com/">website</a>.Sharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15915884292729235709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870345400018681697.post-85195438579973803482011-12-24T07:08:00.000-05:002011-12-24T07:08:30.601-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjux1PqpGHOJ8Uyhpfu-Agl6YnAGUckKM3cKIhcFx1qCd6S-jYwaczXEMVqewPJr-kKjBFj181EUmjhirJ1OCEFmD6fFwk_U8uIDrv0Akzz0-WpWvIZerSuWIhus5fjsNNnvJ8wrOz4hTJ_/s1600/042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjux1PqpGHOJ8Uyhpfu-Agl6YnAGUckKM3cKIhcFx1qCd6S-jYwaczXEMVqewPJr-kKjBFj181EUmjhirJ1OCEFmD6fFwk_U8uIDrv0Akzz0-WpWvIZerSuWIhus5fjsNNnvJ8wrOz4hTJ_/s320/042.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><br />
Best wishes to all of you for a very Merry Christmas and a holiday that is bright! May you be blessed with the gift of quality time with your family and friends sharing special moments and creating memories! Enjoy!Sharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15915884292729235709noreply@blogger.com0