Everest Talk. Legendary mountaineer Ed Webster will present his lecture "My Storm Years on Everest/Everest the Hard Way" at 7 p.m. at the Whitney Community Center. Sponsored by Jackson Public Library, Webster will tell the story of his successful ascent of a new route up Mount Everest without the usual assistance of oxygen bottles, radios, and Sherpa climbers to carry the necessary food and equipment. This will take place at the Whitney Community Center due to the anticipated large audience.
International Dinner and Adventure Series: India.Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center hosts an International Dinner and Adventure Series talk on “Delhi to Katmandu” by Nancy Zahornasky, with the cuisine of India, at 6 p.m. at the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Dinner prices are $23 for adult AMC members and $28 adult non-members. Child, youth and group rates are available. Dinner is at 6 p.m., the program follows dinner. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended. For more information, or to make reservations call 466-2727 Monday through Saturday. All dinner menus can be found online: www.outdoors.org
'Mother Nature's Child' Free Film Screening. Parents, teachers and all those interested in the outdoors — and in the well-being of children — are invited to attend a free screening of "Mother Nature's Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age" on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth.
The program is free; donations will be accepted to support future youth art and nature programming. The screening will be followed by an informal, participatory discussion, focusing on ways to get children outdoors to enjoy nature throughout our region. Some have called this effort the "no child left inside" program. Educators who participate in the post-film discussion will be awarded professional development credit; certificates will be available at the screening. For additional information about the Tamworth showing, contact Cook Memorial Library at 323-8150. For more about showings of the film – which will also be screened Jan. 16 at the Wolfeboro Public Library, contact the Arts Alliance at info@aannh.org, or 323-7302.
'Take Back Your Life!' Source Transformation Information Session. Liesbeth Gronski with her ministry of Source Transformation has developed the workshop "Take Back Your Life!" for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress. There will be free informational events, where people can get more information about workshops, today at 3 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. at the Wolfeboro Inn, 90 North Main Street, in Wolfeboro. For more information contact: Liesbeth Gronski atLiesbeth@SourceTransformation.org call (603) 515-1780 or visit the webpage www.SourceTransformation.org .
Knit and Crochet Group. The Effingham Public Library's Knit and Crochet Group meets at 2 p.m. Bring along your own project, work on hats and mittens for our Holiday Mitten Tree, or just stop by to enjoy some lively conversation and good company. For more information call 539-1537. The library is located at 30 Town House Road, just off Route 153.
Morning Garden Parent-Child Class. The White Mountain Waldorf School offers an inviting environment that echoes the rhythms and atmosphere of a Waldorf Early Childhood Classroom during the Morning Garden, a parent-child class for infants, toddlers and their parents, Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12, 9:30-11:30 p.m. The classes encourage young children to explore and engage in the wonders of the first years of life in group play. The class willll bake bread, sings songs, have circle time and play. The class also offers parents a place to connect and find a supportive group. The class will be lead by one of our experienced and trained Waldorf teachers. This is a six-week session, registration is appreciated, but walk ins are welcome. The school is located two miles south of Conway Village. Call today, spaces are limited 447-3168 or e-mail us at info@WhiteMountainWaldorf.org .
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