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Arts, Entertainment, Exhibits

Rubber Ducky Regatta

This is one event you won't want to "duck". The Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th Annual Labor Day Rubber Ducky Regatta on Monday, Sept. 6 at Cascade Park beginning at 10 a.m.
The Rubber Ducky Regatta is the centerpiece of the event, but is far from the only thing going on. The free festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a magic show and balloon twisting to entertain kids of all ages. Kids can enjoy "ducky" games, face painting, and play in the Bounce House!

website: www.lincolnwoodstock.com
email: info@lincolnwoodstock.com

10th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts

Community wide arts festival featuring local artisans along Main Street, a People's Art Show, live entertainment all day, quilt show, activities for the kids and local food favorites!
website: www.lisbonartsgallery.com
email: theartsgallery@hotmail.com

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Community Events

Chess Club Every Thursday

Come and join the Chess Club! Meet every Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00PM and get your strategy on! Stop by the Littleton Public Library for some super-smart fun. This club is open to all ages and levels, free to the public. The more, the merrier! Made possible by the Friends of the Littleton Public Library.
website: www.littletonpubliclibrary.org.
email: friends@littletonpubliclibrary.org

End of Summer Bash & Fireworks

Waterville Valley Resort is staging their End of Summer Bash & Fireworks for families on Sunday, September 5 from noon to 9 p.m. The day includes free outdoor concerts, games for all members of the family, and the annual charity Duck Race on Snow’s Brook, with duck proceeds to benefit the New Hampshire Humane Society. Contestants have the chance to win cash prizes if their duck is one of the three fastest, and the final duck across the finish line wins something quacky. The New Hampshire Humane Society will set up a pet station in Town Square with some of their finest adoptable animals.

The day ends with fireworks over Corcoran’s Pond at 8:30 p.m., sponsored by the Town Square Merchants and Atlas Fireworks.

website: www.visitwatervillevalley.com

Provence, les Pyrenées, et Paris: A Tour de France with Rick Bidgood

Experience Rick's recent 16-day trip through France as he shares his story with slides of the beautiful countryside, including the French Riviera and magnifique Paris. Hear first-hand about the four different stages of the Tour de France bicycle race. Join us Wednesday, September 15, at 6PM in the McLure Room at the Littleton Public Library for a wonderful evening, guaranteed to have you craving French bread and cheese --- provided by the Friends of the Littleton Public Library! Free to the public.

website: www.littletonpubliclibrary.org.
email: friends@littletonpubliclibrary.org

Fall Foliage Festival

There is nothing like fall in New England. Waterville Valley Resort’s Fall Carnival will be full of color on Saturday through Monday, October 9th – 11th.

To complement the brilliant fall foliage, the weekend is set to include family activities for all ages, free outdoor concerts, merchant tent sales, and more. A Black & Blue Trail Smashers Ski swap will be held Saturday. On Sunday, a 5K-road race and 1.6K fun run will be held.

Newly added this year to this popular summer weekend is a brew fest

website: www.visitwatervillevalley.com

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Eating

12th Annual Chili Challenge

Waterville Valley Resort’s 12th Annual Chili Challenge will be held from noon until 2 p.m., Saturday October 2nd in Town Square. Waterville Valley area restaurants will have the chance to compete for the title of the best chili around. Visitors will pay a small fee, which gives them access to sample all of the restaurant entries. After sampling all that they want, guests can vote for their favorites. Local restaurants include Six Burner Bistro (2009 winner), Wild Coyote Grill, Olde Waterville Pizza Co, Jugtown Sandwich Shop, Snowy Owl Inn, Diamonds Edge North, and The Common Man.

The weekend will have activities for the whole family including kids carnival rides, crazy balloon twisting and close-up magic, face painting… and prepare to sweat in the hottest chili pepper eating contest! Free outdoor concert accompanies the cook-off in the gazebo.

website: www.visitwatervillevalley.com

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Meetings & Classes

Songwriters - Join Us at Our Monthly Meeting

The Northern VT/NH Chap. of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) meets the third Thursday of each month at Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury at 6:45 p.m. The NSAI helps songwriters improve songwriting skills, learn the industry, evaluate songs and nextwork on a regular basis. Bring at least 6 copies of your typed lyrics along with a tape or CD. Write lyrics only? Find others to collaborate with. Contact John Heartson at 802-633-2204 www.nashvillesongwriters.com
website: www.nashvillesongwriters.com

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Miscellaneous

29th Annual Antique and Classic Automobiles Fall Foliage Meet

Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26 - Sears' Field, Route 302, Littleton, NH. Saturday - Registration and Parade Formation (9:00 a.m. to Noon), Main Street Tour (2:00 p.m.), White Mountain Cruisers Cruise In (3:00 to 7:00 p.m.). Sunday - Pancake Breakfast (8:00 to 10:00 a.m.), Late Registration (9:00 to 11:30 a.m.), Show & Spectator Viewing, $3.00 Donation, 12 and under free (9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Judging (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), Awards Presentations (2:30 p.m.) and Flea Market (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). For more information: Contact David Ash at 603-444-2652 or e-mail.
email: dash280@juno.com

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Sporting Events

LRH Charitable Foundation 15th Annual Dr. Moose Golf Tournament

Maplewood Country Club, Bethlehem. Registrations are being taken and this year players will enjoy an 18-hole round of golf, great prizes, raffle and auction items and a celebratory event immediately following the tournament. This charity golf tournament raises funds each year to support the Paramedic Intercept Program at Littleton Regional Hospital. To register, contact the Development & Community Relations office at 603-444-9304 or visit online.

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