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NE Stone Walls
EXETER — Join the Exeter Historical Society on Tues., February 3, at 7:30 p.m. (with refreshments at 7:00 p.m.), for a presentation by Kevin Gardner, entitled Discovering New England Stone Walls. The program will take place at the Exeter Historical Society, 47 Front Street, Exeter, and is free and open to the public.
Kevin's informal talk covers a few of the main topics of his book about New England stone walls, The Granite Kiss, touching on history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics. He explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time and their significance to the famous New England landscape. Other topics may include: differences in approach between historical and contemporary wall-builders, a discussion of restoration tips and techniques, and information about design, acquisition of materials, preservation, and analysis. Short readings from the book may also be included. Along the way, Kevin occupies himself by building a miniature wall or walls on a tabletop, using tiny stones from a five-gallon bucket. He often brings along his collection of books about stonework, and copies of The Granite Kiss will be available for sale.
Since the publication of The Granite Kiss in October 2001, Kevin has presented his program at dozens of historical societies, bookstores, and town libraries all over New England, including Canterbury Shaker Village, the NH Historical Society, Castle in the Clouds, Old Sturbridge Village, Boston's Arnold Arboretum, and many, many more.
The Exeter Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the research and preservation of Exeter's past. The Historical Society is open to the public on a weekly basis, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:30 am to noon. Exeter Historical Society, 47 Front Street, P.O. Box 924, Exeter, New Hampshire, 03833, 603-778-2335, info@exeterhistory.org, www.exeterhistory.org.
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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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- Golf Tournament
- Got "Stuff" to Sell?
- Chili Fest
- Clam Bake
- Car Show
- August 20, 2010
- Danville's Mighty Historical History
- Katy Lou, Miss Bianca and Stinky Jones
- Meals on Wheels Special Treat
- Masons Host Community Cookout
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