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Fall Festival
NEWTON – The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center invites you to its 4th annual Fall Festival to be held on Sat., September 13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 6 Sarah’s Way, Newton. Admission is $5.00 per person; children under age 3 are admitted free. Come and meet costumed characters from the Middle Ages, ride on carriages through the woods, and see the horses perform great feats.
Vendors, food, and market goods abound. Silent auctions and spectacular raffles await you. Items up for raffle or auction include a getaway at the Inn at Mill Falls, a $300 gas card, a week’s stay in a condominium in Florida, gift cards to various restaurants and lodging throughout New Hampshire as well as items donated by local businesses and our vendors.
The Carriage Barn is located at 6 Sarah’s Way in Newton. This equestrian facility includes wooded trails, indoor and outdoor arenas and 12 different breeds of horses. You will see miniature horses, as well as Belgium and Dutch Warmbloods.
Combining family fun in a beautiful country setting just 30 minutes from Salem, Manchester and Portsmouth, the event hosts the finest carriage horses in intricate tests of skill and precision. The fairgrounds cover 30 acres, two demonstration arenas, kids corner with games, face painting and crafts. The variety of vendors will offer jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, equine and canine gifts.
The afternoon activities include Irish Step dancers, bands, grandma’s dog show, pets welcome on lease and knights in shining armor.
Proceeds from this event will benefit The Carriage Barn’s Therapeutic Riding & Driving Programs, a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit organization. that seeks to enhance physical, psychological, cognitive and emotional healing and strengthening through equine activities.
For more information contact The Carriage Barn at carriage-barn@comcast.net or call 603-378-0140.
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Rockingham Craftsmen Disband
Pictured, from left to right, are Reid Bunker, Lisa Merrill-Burzak, and Steve Brogan.
The Rockingham Craftsmen, a non-profit organization, founded in 1966, has recently disbanded after forty-three years.
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They donated the remaining funds in their treasury to the NH Food Bank. This gift of $3,200 was presented to Lisa Merrill-Burzak by Rockingham Craftsmen members Steve Brogan and Reid Bunker. -
Fundraiser for 4-year-old
A fundraiser for young Cole Stoddard, 4, of Sandown, will be held on Thurs., September 9, from 7:00-11:00 p.m., at the Atkinson Resort and Country Club.
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A Quilting Couple
Male quilters are not that common, but when George Siciliano asked his wife Virginia to make him a quilt, she handed him back the material and said, "Make it yourself," and that was the beginning of George's journey to becoming one of the best known and awarded male quilters.
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Master Gardeners Welcome
The UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners welcome visitors of all ages to join them at the Demonstration and Instruction Garden in Brentwood on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings.
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Elvis is coming
Longtime entertainer Stan Jr. will be in Hampstead to perform his "Elvis Tribute" on Sept. 14.
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Business Expo
RAYMOND — Come join us for a day of fun with the family! On Sat., September 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Raymond Middle School, the Greater Raymond Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Family Fun Business Expo.
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Volunteers Needed for Relay Race
KINGSTON- The Bakie PTA will once again support the Reach the Beach Relay Race. The race starts in Bretton Woods and ends at the Hampton Beach State Park. The D.J. Bakie Elementary School will be a transition station for a third year. This station will provide food, drinks and rest for the relay teams.
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Blood Drive
RAYMOND — The St. Joseph/St. Raymond Council #6850, Knights of Columbus, will sponsor a Blood Drive on Tues., September 7, from 2:00-7:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph Church, 208 Pleasant Street (Route 27) in Epping.
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Choral Auditions
EXETER-This fall, the Rockingham Choral Society will begin its 53rd year of bringing beautiful music to the Seacoast area. The first rehearsal is on Tues., September 14, at 8:00 p.m., in the Phillips Exeter Academy Forrestal-Bowld Music Center on Tan Lane in Exeter.
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Highnote Festival
EPPING — The 10th annual Highnote Festival, a non-profit benefit for the Adam McPhee Memorial Foundation, will be held on Sat., September 11, from 2:00 p.m. until dark, at 173 Prescott Road in Epping. Music and events will be held rain or shine. Enjoy fireworks, Skydive New England (demo jump) and hot air balloon rides, weather permitting.
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- Clam Bake
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- Masons Host Community Cookout
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