Community Calendar July 4 thru 6th, 2014

FRIDAY, JULY 4
The Fourth in Conway/North Conway. The Fourth of July festivities for Conway and North Conway kick off with a parade at 1:30 p.m. in Conway Village. The parade will follow a new route that will begin on Route 302 in Conway next to Pollard Street. Floats will enter Wilder Street next to the Conway Public Library and circle up to Pollard Street to line up for the parade. (The original route has changed due to the road construction on Washington Street in Conway Village). Floats and participants must be present at Wilder Street by 1 p.m. After the Conway Village parade, activities shift to North Conway's Schouler Park. The park event schedule includes:
• 3:30 p.m.: National Anthem (North Conway Fire Department Color Guard will present the colors and Robin Croce, a Kennett Middle School student, will sing the National Anthem).
• 3:45-4:30 p.m.: Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company
• 5-5:30 p.m.: Chili Dog Eating Contest to benefit Wounded Warrior Project. Limited to 35 entrants. Call Dave Hausmann at Big Dave's at (603) 356-3283 or Jason Stretch at Importech at (603) 447-4873 to register.
• 5:50-6:40 p.m.: Abby Miller Band
•7:30-9:30 p.m.: Air National Guard Band of the Northeast presents wind band favorites, featuring jazz, classical, popular music, marches, patriotic favorites and show tunes.
• 9:30-10 p.m.: Fireworks in Schouler Park (rain date for fireworks but not entertainment is July 5).
Call John Eastman, director of the Conway Parks and Recreation Department, at (603) 447-5680 or visit www.conwayrec.com or the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce at (603) 356-5701 (www.mtwashingtonvalley.org) for more information.
The Fourth in Bartlett. The town of Bartlett will celebrate with the annual Hellen E. Hayes Memorial Parade beginning at Precinct Park at 11 a.m., followed by awards at noon at Hodgkins Park, followed by a barbecue, music, and games. Preregister for parade at Bartlett Recreation Department (374-1952) or at www.bartlettnh.org. Registration for the parade begins at 9:30 a.m.
Annual Book Sale in Bartlett. The Friends of the Bartlett Public Library will host its annual book sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School in Bartlett. All proceeds benefit the library. Visit www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org for more information.
The Fourth in Ossipee. One of the annual highlights of Ossipee Old Home Week, which runs through Sunday, July 6, is the annual Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. (rain date: July 5) and the fireworks display at Constitution Park in Center Ossipee beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m.
The line-up for the parade is at 9 a.m. To register for the parade or for more information, contact Sue Simpson at 539-6322 or Anne Ward at 539-2696, or email@ ossrec@gmail.com. The parade, is organized by Rodney A. White Sr. Post No. 8270 and Auxiliary, proceeds from Dorrs Corner and Moultonville Road, down Moultonville Road and Main Street to the town hall, Center Ossipee. A family fun fair will be presented by Ossipee Concerned Citizens at Dore Street, featuring a flea market, food, live music, children's games and a horseshoe tourney (rain date: July 5). 
A Cruise Night will be held 5-7 p.m. at the Yankee Smokehouse on Route 25 in West Ossipee. And food and music will be featured 5-10:30 p.m. at Constitution Park on Long Sands Road off Route 25. Food sale proceeds benefit local non-profits. The day's activities are sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. Visit www.ossipeeoldhomeweek.com for more information.
The Fourth in Tamworth. Tamworth hosts its 3.1-mile Fourth of July Road Race starting at 8:30 a.m. at Ordination Rock on Cleveland Hill Road. Race registration starts at 7 a.m. at the Brett School.. 
Parade registration is at 10:15 a.m. at the Tamworth Lyceum. The annual parade will start at the Tamworth Town House at 11 a.m., and will proceed to the Brett School.
 A cookout, sack races, games, a Hula-Hoop contest and entertainment by the Swift River Jazz Band will follow after the parade at the school grounds from noon-4 p.m. A pie-eating contest and egg toss will be held. The action resumes at 7 p.m., with food, and music by the Jonathan Sarty Band at the school. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Call Parker Roberts at (603) 323-7582 or visit www.tamworthnh.org/rec.html for more information.
The Fourth in Fryeburg. Fryeburg's Fourth of July Children's Parade starts at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. line up) at the Main Building of Fryeburg Academy and proceeds down Main Street to Bradley Park. After the parade, the celebration continues in Bradley Park with food and free entertainment. Contact: Jean Andrews at (207) 925-1163 or frogalley@fairpoint.net for more information.
The Fourth in Bretton Woods. The Firecracker 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held 8 a.m. on the Mount Washington Hotel grounds in Bretton Woods. Visit www.brettonwoods.com for more information. Meet at the North entrance. The Upper Valley Community Band will perform 8-8:45 p.m. and 9-9:45 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.brettonwoods.com for more information.
The Fourth in Wolfeboro. The Wolfeboro Department of Parks and Recreation presents the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on the grounds of Brewster Academy at 9:30 p.m. Popular viewing spots include Cate Park,  the Town Docks or on a boat on Wolfeboro Bay. Call (603) 569-5639 or visit www.wolfeboronh.us/Pages/WolfeboroNH_Recreation/index for weather updates and cancellation information after 8 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, July 5.
Silver Lake Railroad. The Silver Lake Railroad, located on Route 113 in Madison, offers free 55-minute, six-mile round trips through the gorgeous backwoods of Madison. Trains depart Silver Lake Depot on Route 113 at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. After your ride, check out the restored 1941 Stirling Diner, visit the Depot museum or walk the grounds. Silver Lake Railroad's schedule and events are weather-permitting and first-come, and first-served. It is recommended that passengers arrive early as there is a 66-passenger limit per trip. Visit www.silverlakerailroad.com for more information.
Four on the Fourth Race. The 38th annual Four on the Fourth 4-mile race gets under way in Bridgton, Maine at 8 a.m. E-mail the race director at fouronthefourth@yahoo.com or visit www.fouronthefourth.com for more information.
StoryLand Guest Appearances. Peter Rabbit, The Lorax, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger appear at StoryLand 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.storylandnh.com for more information.
Music in Sandwich. Local luminaries will perform at Friday Night Pub Music at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at The Corner House Inn, 22 Main Street, Sandwich. Visit www.artstamworth.org for more information.
Music for Children. The Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum in North Conway offers music for children at 11 a.m.. The program includes an hour of singing and dancing by Sharon Novak from Mountain Top Music. Healthy Kids Gold/Maine Care/ younger than 1 year are free. Call (603) 356-2992 or visit www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org for more information.
Gibson Center Crafts and Artisan Festival. The Gibson Center Crafts and Artisan Festival will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Gibson Center lawn in North Conway featuring New England crafters and benefiting the Gibson Center for Senior Services' Meals on Wheels Program.
Annual Book Sale in Bartlett. The Friends of the Bartlett Public Library will host its annual book sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School in Bartlett. All proceeds benefit the library. Visit www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org for more information.
Green Mountain Trail Hike. Hikers can work off the July 4 barbecue to come with a 3.5-hour hike on Green Mountain in Effingham. The hike will be led by local residents Johanna Vienneau and Kamal Nath. Participants will meet at the parking lot of the Effingham Public Library by 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. departure to the trailhead. Call the Effingham Public Library at (603) 539-1537, drop by or email effinghamlibrary@gmail.com to register. The rain date is Sunday, July 6.
Eastman-Lord House Museum. The Eastman-Lord House Museum in Conway is open for guided tours 1-4 p.m. The 1818 Federal Home of the William K. Eastman Family was later occupied by the George A. Heath family and from 1900-1967 by the Eben Lord family. Rooms are decorated in periods from 1818 to 1945. Call (603) 447-5551 for more information or to arrange a tour by appointment.
Conway Public Library Closed. The Conway Public Library is closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The library will reopen Saturday, July 5 at 10 a.m.
Friday Night Pub Music. Local luminaries will perform at Friday Night Pub Music at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at The Corner House Inn, 22 Main Street, Sandwich. Visit www.artstamworth.org for more information.


SATURDAY, JULY 5
Silver Lake Railroad. The Silver Lake Railroad, located on Route 113 in Madison, offers free 55-minute, six-mile round trips through the gorgeous backwoods of Madison. Trains depart Silver Lake Depot on Route 113 at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. After your ride, check out the restored 1941 Stirling Diner, visit the Depot museum or walk the grounds. Silver Lake Railroad's schedule and events are weather-permitting and first-come, and first-served. It is recommended that passengers arrive early as there is a 66-passenger limit per trip. Visit www.silverlakerailroad.com for more information.
Gibson Center Crafts and Artisan Festival. The Center Crafts and Artisan Festival will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Gibson Center lawn in North Conway featuring New England crafters and benefitting the Gibson Center for Senior Services' Meals on Wheels Program.
Independence Celebration in Jackson. Jackson Village will celebrate the nation's birthday with fireworks at approximately 9 p.m. at the Jackson Village Park area. J-Town Deli & Country store will be open during the festivities and will be offering baked goodies, fireworks specials such as sparklers and more. The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will offer popcorn, fried dough, corn dogs and more. The Jackson Volunteer Fire Department will be selling glow necklaces and T-shirts. Call the chamber at (603) 383-9356 or visit www.jacksonnh.com for more information.
Independence Celebration in Bretton Woods. The Omni Mount Washington Hotel is hosting its annual celebration of freedom at Bretton Woods Ski Area. Enjoy a country barbecue, family fun festivities and entertainment, and delight in the famous fireworks display. Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for children 12 years and younger. Parking is $5 and proceeds will directly support the Town of Twin Mountain and the Jr. ROTC program. Call (603) 278-8989 or visit www.brettonwoods.com/activities/event/detail for more information or to make reservations.
Chasing Asia at Attitash. Attitash Mountainside Music Series kicks off with Chasing Asia. The concert is 3-6 p.m. at Attitash Mountain Resort, Bartlett. If it rains the concert will be held in Ptarmigan's Pub. Visit www.attitash.com for more information.
Attitash Craft Fair. Attitash Mountain Resort in Bartlett is hosting a craft fair featuring local vendors and artisans 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.attitash.com or email Corey Madden at cmadden@attitash.com for more information.
Peter Rabbit at StoryLand. Peter Rabbit appears at StoryLand 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.storylandnh.com for more information.
Thea Hopkins in Albany. Songwriter Thea Hopkins will perform 7:30-9 p.m. at World Fellowship Center, 368 Drake Hill Road, Albany. Visit www.worldfellowship.org for more information.
See an Artist at Work. Come see an artist at work 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Jackson Art Studio & Gallery. Karen Eisenberg, jewelry designer, will be demonstrating her art. Visit www.jacksonartnh.com or call (603) 387-3463 for more information.
Ossipee Old Home Week Continues. Ossipee Old Home Week festivities will be held throughout Ossipee through Sunday, July 6. Visit www.ossipeeoldhomeweek.com for details.

SUNDAY, JULY 6
Silver Lake Railroad. The Silver Lake Railroad, located on Route 113 in Madison, offers free 55-minute, six-mile round trips through the gorgeous backwoods of Madison. Trains depart Silver Lake Depot on Route 113 at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. After your ride, check out the restored 1941 Stirling Diner, visit the Depot museum or walk the grounds. Silver Lake Railroad's schedule and events are weather-permitting and first-come, and first-served. It is recommended that passengers arrive early as there is a 66-passenger limit per trip. Visit www.silverlakerailroad.com for more information.
Gibson Center Crafts and Artisan Festival. The Center Crafts and Artisan Festival will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Gibson Center lawn in North Conway featuring New England crafters and benefiting the Gibson Center for Senior Services' Meals on Wheels Program.
Ossipee Old Home Week Concludes. Ossipee Old Home Week comes to an end. Visit www.ossipeeoldhomeweek.com for details.
Ossipee Sunday Concerts on the Lawn Series. String Equinox (Beverly Woods and Shana Aisenberg) will play a selection of Folk, Bluegrass and other styles at 6:30 p.m. as part of Ossipee Recreation Department's Sunday Concerts on the Lawn Series. The concert, free and open to the public, will be held at Veteran's Memorial Park's front lawn at the Ossipee Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. If it rains, the concert will move inside to Town Hall. Contact the Ossipee Recreation Department at (603) 539-1307, email ossrec@gmail.com or visit www.ossipeerec.org for more information.
Mango Groove Steel Drum Band. Mango Groove Steel Drum Band will perform 3-5 p.m. at Concerts at the River at The Other Store, 77 Main Street, Tamworth. Suggested donation is $2-$5. Call (603) 323-8277 or visit www.artstamworth.org for more information.