THINGS TO DO TODAY! Thursday January 16, 2013

Democratic Forum with District One Executive Council Candidate Michael Cryans. The Carroll County Democratic Committee will host an open forum with Michael Cryans, the Democratic candidate for the District One Executive Council Seat at 6 p.m. at the Runnells Hall, Runnells Hall Road, Chocorua (off Route 16 behind the Chocorua post office). A Q&A follows the presentation. Attendees are invited to bring their dinner. Call Chris Meier at (603) 356-5439 for more information.

'Chasing Ice' Nature Program. "Chasing Ice," a film by National Geographic environmental photographer James Balog, will be shown at 7 p.m. at Tin Mountain as part of its nature series. The film captures "hauntingly beautiful videos of ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a breathtaking rate." A discussion will follow. Donations of $5 per family or $3 per person are suggested. Call (603) 447-6991 for reservations or go towww.tinmountain.org for more information.

Tar Sands Oil in New Hampshire Program. The Lakes Region Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society will present a program about "Tar Sands Oil in New Hampshire" at 7 p.m. at the Loon Center in Moultonborough led by Carol Foss, PhD, Director of Conservation at NH Audubon. The Loon Center is located on Lee's Mill Road. Follow signs on Blake Road from Route 25 near the Moultonborough Central School. Refreshments will be served. 

Power Foods For The Brain. Dr. Neal Barnard, president of Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine, discusses risk mitigation for dementia-related disorders. from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Conway Public Library.

Children's Expo and Open House. The MWV Children's Museum in North Conway will host this free, family-friendly event 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be 20+ exhibitors, face painting and light refreshments. A donation is requested. Call (603) 356-2992 for more information.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers. The Jackson Public Library toddler/preschool Story Time will meet at 10:30 a.m. This month's themes are mittens and socks. Infants are invited too! Call the library at (603) 383-9731 for more information.

K-3 Story Time. If your child would love more time to listen to stories, bring them to the Jackson Public Library 3-4:15 p.m. Students are picked up at the Jackson Grammar School and walked over to the public library. Pick up is at the library. Call the library at (603) 383-9731 for more information.

Paper Snowflakes. Come make 3-D paper snowflakes at Jackson Public Library at 4 p.m. If you can, bring your own small stapler, scissors and scotch tape otherwise all supplies will be provided. The program is free. Call the library at (603) 383-9731for more information.

Next Gen. The Conway Public Library’s after school club for grades six and up enjoys Project Day at 3:30 p.m. The group explores ideas about civil rights and a world free of discrimination. Refreshments served.  Call (603) 447-5552 or visit www.conwaypubliclibrary.org for more information.

'Power Foods for the Brain' Program. The library hosts a program called “Power Foods for the Brain” presented by Laura Slit at 6 p.m. Samples will be served as refreshments. Call the library at (603) 447-5552 or visit www.conwaypubliclibrary.orgfor more information.

Writers' Night at the Effingham Public Library. Writers' Night's 10th season kicks off at 7 p.m. with award-winning poet and Portsmouth Poet Laureate Kimberly Cloutier Green and local poet, painter and bookbinder Marnie Cobbs. The evening includes an open mic with a five-minute limit. Light refreshments. The library is located at 30 Town House Road. Call Katie McCarthy at (603) 651-9796 for more information.

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