JULY 2008

July 23, 8:00 pm - "The Goals and Gear of Fire on the Forest."  A family oriented 
program that asks, "Is fire in the forest a friend or a threat?" Find out what's up with smoke 
and fire in the White Mountains, hear tales of a forest firefighter, and handle the gear the  
pack along.  Presented by Fire Planner Erin Small and Visitor Information Specialist Emily 
Beers.  Wednesday Night with a Ranger programs are presented in July and August by the 
US Forest  Service at AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National 
Forest, Route 16, Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all.  
FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 24, 8:00 pm: New England Contra Dance
It's not everyday you can get a slice of historic New England culture, hear rousing, traditional, 
live music while having a truly great time with friends new and old. Oh yes, and it's good 
exercise as well! Actually though you can get all of this if you join us tonight! Byron Ricker 
will be calling the dance(s) and Fish of a Feather, a fun local band, will provide the tunes. 
Byron has been calling dances around New England for years and is adept at making the 
dances fun for both new and experienced dancers. The first settlers in New England brought 
with them social dancing in lines and squares and circles. For hundreds of years this was the
 mainstay of entertainment in both rural and urban communities. Neighbors would get together
 in barns, big farmhouse kitchens, and town halls. A few people playing fiddle or accordion, 
piano or flute would provide the music and everyone would dance the steps they had learned
 by watching and dancing since they could walk. At some point the tradition began to include 
a caller to prompt the dancers. Do-si-do! Circle left!. At AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center 
in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16,
Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 24 – The 60’s Invasion:  Dig out your old beads and bell-bottoms—New England’s Premier 60’s Band is coming to town!  Bringing back fond memories of the music, singers and bands “we all knew and loved”, their program includes tributes to Rock and Roll, The Beatles, and even popular TV songs and Themes of the 60’s.  A great summer show not to be missed!  Presented by St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts at 7pm.  Admission is $12 per adult and $6 per student/child. FMI call 752-1028.

July 25, 8:00 pm: Fire on the Mountain
A film documenting the 10th Mountain Division, America’s only mountain and winter warfare fighting unit. The thrilling story of these rugged, courageous
men in all their glory. At AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16,
Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 26, 8:00 pm: Leave No Trace
Whether you’re on the trail, in the campground, or stopping for a wayside picnic- everyone can learn and use these seven principles of Leave No Trace.
Presented by the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers. At AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16,
Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 27, 8:00 pm: The Biggest Dam Movie You Ever Saw.
Take an intimate swim with beavers and experience the rich aquatic habitat of one of nature’s greatest engineers. This film follows a family of beavers
as they grow, play, and transform their world. At AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16,
Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 28, 8:00 pm: 48- A Documentary
In the summer of 2004, 23-year-old hiker John Lacroix set out to finish the mission he’d begun in 1992. He wanted to hike all 48- 4,000 foot White
Mountain peaks. With 30 peaks to go, he decided to capture his incredible, emotional journey forever – he packed a small video camera to document
each outing. By summer’s end, Lacroix had fulfilled his aspirations and completed the full 48. 48, the first documentary film to detail the history of the
Four Thousand Footer Club, and a full chronicle of Lacroix’s journey. Viewers will experience the incredible people, sights and sounds that Lacroix
encountered during his journey. At AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16,
Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 29, 8:00 pm: Endless Winter Video Series: Dr. Quackenbush Skis the Headwall
A silent comedy set to a vintage musical score, filmed in 1942 by Sidney Shurcliff and re-released by the New England Ski Museum. The film features
Dr. Quackenbush (John Marshall), an African explorer (with a way too big moustache) as he travels to ski the Eastern slopes of New Hampshire's
White Mountains. Follow Dr. Quackenbush as he learns to ski, invents a useless pair of safety bindings, sneeks into a race down Cranmore and finally
attempts the headwall of Tuckerman Ravine. At AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16,
Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 30, 8:00 pm - "Rare Plants and Natural Communities on the White Mountain 
National Forest."  You don't need to speak Latin to learn how to recognize and enjoy these 
rare gems of nature. Presented by Forest Botanist Chris Mattrick.   Wednesday Night with a 
Ranger programs are presented in July and August by the US Forest Service at AMC's Pinkham
 Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16, Gorham, NH. The 
programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 31, 8:00 pm: Life in the Yukon Bush
Join Polly Mahoney from Mahoosuc Guide Service as she shares her adventures living 
in the Yukon.
At AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16,
Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

July 31 - Pops Concert & Fireworks at Mt. Cranmore 
Seniors and adults - enjoy this excellent show and the beautiful fireworks display! It is a show 
you don't  want to miss out on! Cost: $8.00 transportation & entry donation. Bus departs 
Gorham  Municipal Parking Lot  @ 4:00 p.m. Door to Door starts @ 3:30 p.m. Bus will 
return around 
10:30-11:00 p.m. Supper options: Pick up  subs at Subway, bring a bag lunch or order at the 
vendors. FMI call 466-3322 ext. #114 Wed., Thurs., or Fri.;  or Gorham Info Booth at 466-3103.

AUGUST 2008

August 2 – 1^st Annual River Day:  Gates open at 10am (FREE admission) where there will be boats of all shapes and sizes on the river, next to the river, racing in the river, parading in the river, fishing in the river, etc. - 'til 3pm.  Canoe & Kayak Race at 10, Fishing Derby 10-2, Flotilla at noon, Boat Tours all day (free for children 10-noon), petting farm, BBQ, log rolling demonstration & contest, children's activities, and more.  Everyone welcome to participate in the race and the parade of boats (call to get entry forms or for more info)... 752-7202 or visit www.NorthernForestHeritage.org.

August 3 - from 4:00 am — 6:00 pm - Sunrise Drive –Mt. Washington Auto Road
Website: http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/page-215.html
View the sunrise from the top of New England! The Mt. Washington Auto Road will open at 4:00am for you to drive yourself to the summit.

August 6, 8:00 pm -"Who put these rock steps here?-Trail Work in the White 
Mountains." You probably won't notice how much work went into making that trail so 
enjoyable to hike.  Come learn the secrets of trail planning, construction and maintenance.  
Presented by Trails Supervisor Cristin Bailey. Wednesday Night with a Ranger programs are 
presented in July and August by the US Forest Service at AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center 
in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16, Gorham, NH. The programs are free and 
open to all. 
FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

08/09/2008 — 08/10/2008 - 13th Annual 24 Hours of Great Glen – Great Glen Trails
Website: http://www.24hoursofgreatglen.com
Join us at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center when the cannon fires to signal the start of the annual mountain bike race. For 24 hours, riders will take on the racecourse for this challenging and grueling event. Spectators are encouraged to come cheer on the racers and enjoy the festivities under the event tent.

August 13, 8:00 pm -"The Renewable North Country:  Timber management on the 
White Mountain National Forest." Forest management in the North Country has change a 
lot in the past 100 years.  We learn from the past and look to the future of sustainable use of 
this precious natural resource.  Presented by a White Mountain National Forest Forester.  
Wednesday Night with a Ranger programs are presented in July and August by the US Forest
 Service at AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 
16, Gorham, NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

August 16 - The 36th Annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb – Mt. Washington Auto Road
Website: http://www.mtwashingtonbicyclehillclimb.org
You may have seen these bicycle racers on TV challenging mountains in Europe, but they call this event the "TOUGHEST HILLCLIMB RACE IN THE WORLD!" 7.4 miles up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Come see for yourself why the top racers from around the world and local riders travel to Pinkham Notch to challenge the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Auto Road open to the public from 12:30 pm until 6:00 pm.

August 20, 8:00 pm - "Funding the Forest:  Where do your tax dollars go?" How 
much of our money is the Forest really getting, and what are they doing with it?  If you've 
ever asked these questions, but don't have a degree in tax law or economics, than this one
 is for you. Presented by Administrative Officer, Roger Simmons. Wednesday Night with a 
Ranger programs are presented in July and August by the US Forest Service at AMC's 
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, Route 16, Gorham, NH.
 The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

August 23rd & 24th - Great Northern Moose Pow-Wow

August 27, 8:00 pm - "Skins and Skulls of Mammals in the White Mountains."  
Our native wildlife have adapted for survival in our unique environment.  This is a hands-on 
learning experience for all ages to better know the mammals of the White Mountains. 
Wednesday  Night with a Ranger programs are presented in July and August by the 
US Forest Service at AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain 
National Forest, Route 16, Gorham, 
NH. The programs are free and open to all. FMI: 603-466-2713 or 603-466-2721.

SEPTEMBER 2008

09/04/2008 — 09/25/2008 3:30 pm — 6:30 pm - Montrail Fall Trail Running Series –Great Glen Trails
Event fee: Adults: $35 / Kids: $25 / One time fee: $9
A weekly trail running race series for all abilities and ages. Every Thursday for six weeks racers can run/walk the 5KM course between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Awards for top three in each category. Prizes for competitors who complete four out of six weeks are based on a raffle at the end of the series award party. Series price is $35 for adults, $25 for ages 17 and under; one time price is $9 for adults, $7 for ages 17 and under.

09/13/2008 — 09/14/2008 - Climb to the Clouds –Mt. Washington Auto Road
Website: http://www.climbtotheclouds.com
Celebrate the history of the Auto Road with a vintage car race and display. Auto Road will be open to the public from Noon until 6 pm.

September 13 – 2^nd Annual Pig Roast:  Enjoy the food and live entertainment at the Northern Forest Heritage Park along the riverbanks of the Androscoggin River.  FMI call 752-7202.
Website: http://www.northernforestheritage.org

September 19 – Jeh Kulu Dance & Drum Theater:  Sixteen highly American artists share traditional West African rhythms and dances from the countries of Guinea, Senegal and Mali, West Africa.  With joy, passion, high energy and beautiful costumes, they raise cultural awareness, create community sharing, and bring the spirit of West African Music and Dance to audiences of all ages.  Presented by St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts at 7pm.  Admission is $12 per adult and $6 per student/child. FMI call 752-1028.

September 28 – 9^th Annual Lumberjack Festival:  The “best of the best” lumberjacks from all over the United States compete in numerous categories.  The outside ampitheatre along the Androscoggin River provides a great venue for such competition, food, and fun.  FMI call 752-7202.
Website: http://www.northernforestheritage.org

NOVEMBER 2008

November 1 – “A Pirate’s Life for Me” Children’s Theatre:  Presented by the popular children’s entertainers JULIE BROWN—Just in time for Halloween weekend festivities, A Pirate’s Life for Me is a fun, silly and wise New England Pirate’s adventure story told with original songs, music & colorful costumes to delight children of all ages.  Written by NH’s Brownie Macintosh, copies his newly released children’s book will be available for singing for the show!  Presented by St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts at 2pm.  Admission is $12 per adult and $6 per student/child. FMI call 752-1028.

November 7 – Susie Burke & David Surrette:  Together since 1988, this popular duo is famous for presenting their unique blend of original folk & acoustic music.  Burke’s vocals are stunning and heartfelt & matched by Surrette’s ease on guitar.   Presented by St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts at 7pm.  Admission is $12 per adult and $6 per student/child. FMI call 752-1028.

November 15 – The Nutcracker Ballet:  Over 40 dancers of the Robinson Ballet Company bring the magic of the holiday classic to life for children of all ages.  Beautiful costumes, magical set designs and a dream-come-true adventure!  Presented by St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts at 3pm.  Admission is $12 per adult and $6 per student/child. FMI call 752-1028.

November 23 – Berlin Jazz! & St. Kieran Arts 8^th Anniversary:  20 dynamic performers bring the best of the Big Band Era’s Jazz, Swing & favorite American tunes to the stage in a special benefit concert for the Arts Center.  Join us for refreshments & the unveiling of the new 2009 Arts Series!  Presented by St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts at 2pm.  Admission is $12 per adult and $6 per student/child. FMI call 752-1028.

November 28 – Parade of Lights:  Lots of lighted floats & marching bands parade the streets of Berlin bringing the spirit of Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the finale.  FMI call 752-6246.

DECEMBER 2008

December 4 – Holiday Open House w/Live Mannequins:  Berlin Main Street shops celebrate altogether with holiday specials, food, and live mannequins in the windows.  FMI call 752-6246.

December 6 – Teddy Bear Picnic:  Children 12 & under are invited to join Santa & Mrs. Claus for a teddy bear picnic.  Food, crafts, and pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus – all at the Northern Forest Heritage Park in Berlin, NH.  FMI call 752-7202 or 752-6060.
Website: http://www.northernforestheritage.org

North Country Community Chorus:  Conducted by Randall Labnon, the voices of this spectacular 90-member chorus fill the Arts Center and listeners’ hearts with joy, excitement & sweet memories for the Holiday Season. Presented by St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts; December 10 at 7pm, December 12 at 7pm, and December 14 at 2pm FMI call 752-1028.