Naturally Newfound Fair
Sponsored by the NLRA
Join us at Wellington State Park beach under the Eagle Nest Pavilion for the Naturally Newfound Fair on June 25th from 10am to 3pm! Entrance into the fair is free. Simply say the password at the Wellington gate which is "I am going to the fair!" The NLRA Eco-Tour boat will be running free tours from the beach all day. The smell of delicious barbecued food will roll across the pavilion and presentations and volley ball tournaments will keep you busy from one moment to the next! Don't forget the best competition in town, the "PIE OF THE YEAR" contest! Are you the best baker in the watershed? Our panel of culinary experts will be the judges so good luck!Learn about the NLRA programs and find ways to get involved so you can say you are helping to keep Newfound Lake and her watershed clean and protected! See you at the fair!
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Winter Fest 2011 at Inspiration Point in Bristol, NH!
Free to the Public
Mark your calendars for February 26th as the date to come experience Winter-Fest 2011 at Inspiration Point in Bristol. The NLRA has joined forces with the Tapply Thompson Community Center, the Slim Baker Foundation and the Lion's Club to create the event of a lifetime! Snow sculptures (anyone can enter), sled racing (bring your own sled), igloo building, games and winter activities to keep everyone laughing and busy for an afternoon! Don't miss the live animal program offered by the Granite State Zoo. Judy Tumosa, Aquatic Educator of NH Fish and Game, will offer a fantastic presentation about what happens to the aquatic life in Newfound Lake during the winter months. Bob Craycratf, biologist for UNH NH Cooperative Extension, will test our snow and offer insight into what is really contained in our frozen water. There will be geo-caching, face painting, a bon fire to warm your hands and food and activities to keep you warm and entertained!
The day begins at 10am and concludes at 3pm.
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Volunteer Kick-Off
and Benefit ConcertSat, May 8, 5:00pm – 9:30pm The Mill Fudge Factory - 2 Central Street, Bristol,
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To our wonderful volunteers and all who care
about Newfound Lake,
We want to show our appreciation and introduce even more people to the
satisfaction that comes from protecting Newfound's water and land. Grab a
friend or two and come to The Mill Fudge Factory on May 8th for NLRA's
season-opening Volunteer Bash!
It takes all the villages to protect our environment, and who better to
encourage new volunteers than you who have served before? We'll have
short overviews of our 2010 programs from 5 - 6 pm, followed by
socializing and casual conversation until around 7, when the band will
set up and the evening kicks in to full swing. Refreshments will be
available from The Mill, and all returning and new volunteers will
receive free admission to the evening's live music! Come on down - it's
gonna be ridiculous!!!
If you've never volunteered with NLRA, here's your chance to learn about
what we do to protect Newfound Lake and see if you want to get
involved.
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Saturday, January 16, 10 am to 2 pm
(Snow date Sunday, January 17)
Cockermouth Forest Reservation, Groton
Join the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests on a timber harvest at Cockermouth Forest in Groton, NH and learn more about New Hampshire’s sustainable forest products economy. Winter timber harvest operations provide opportunities to see logging equipment and learn about timber harvesting and silviculture. Meet logging contractors and consulting foresters; learn about the layout of skid trails, woods roads, and landings; get the latest news about logging practices, equipment, wood products, and the timber markets where products are shipped and sold. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit http://www.forestsociety.org/thingstodo/#FT.
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November 9, 2009. Building Social Capital - POSTPONED
(Postponed to Confirm Local Interest)
November 20-21, 2009. NH Watershed Conference
www.des.nh.gov for information and registration.
December 5, 2009. Studying Eagles - Chris Martin, NH Audubon
Location TBD, 9 am - 12 noon. RSVP 744-8689
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Annual Naturally Newfound Fair was a great success! Check out these pictures. (Save Saturday, June 26 for 2010!)
Sponsors: Newfound Lake Region Association, Tapply Thompson Community Center, Slim Baker Foundation, NH Audubon.
Co-sponsors: Bristol Rotary, Bristol Lions Club, Camp Wicosuta
Fun! Food! Hands-On Demonstrations! Music! Live Animals!
Music
The Uncle Steve Band opened the day with their New Orleans style blues. Later, our favorite Baker Valley Band closed the day.
Food
Yum, yum. NLRA hosted a food court with hamburgers, hotdogs, and chili. Also: Dexter’s Famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches, the Hebron Area Woman’s Group desserts, and The Mill homemade ice cream and fudge.
Displayers
Newfound Lake Region Association with our products and programs, Audubon, Circle Program, Squam Lake Science Center, West Shore Marine boat and Lake Hosts, Northeast Organic Farmer’s Association, Master Gardeners, Pew Environmental Group (climate change), Appalachian Mountain Club, NH Department of Environmental Services, UNH, NH Lakes Association, Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Newfound Wildlife Trackers, Historic Societies, Trout Unlimited, Newfound B & B’s and more!
Demonstrations
Water Quality Monitoring, fly-tying, enviroscape (erosion) demonstrations, and more!
Animals
Live fish
Sheep, goats – the Fiber Farmers!
Horse and wagon tours
Local Artisans and Crafters
Activities galore!
Something for everyone!
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Newfound Lake Region Association Brought BBQ, Bluegrass and Ice Cream to Alexandria
The Newfound Lake Region Association’s BBQ, Bluegrass and Ice Cream Social was held in Alexandria at the Old Town Hall and new Gazebo on Saturday, August 16 from 5:00-9:00p.m. Friends and neighbors gathered for a delightful evening with good food, good music and really cold, homemade ice cream from The Mill, all centered around a Silent Auction to support the NLRA. The Smoke Shack served delicious barbecue again, with toe-tapping tunes provided by the Bean Hill Bluegrass Band. The Mill’s refreshing and delectable offerings included their new flavor S’more Shores (designed with Newfound Lake in mind)!
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