E-mail Community Calendar Info to:fred@mix941fm.com.

*****The Pines Community Center in Northfield offers a variety of programs each month, including archery, yoga, dog obedience classes, strength training and Zumba, a variety of dance classes and more! For information on any of the programs at The Pines, call 286-8653.

Now-2/19/12...50th Franklin Outing Club Winter Carnival
SOME CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE-PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!
The 50th Franklin Outing Club Winter Carnival, now through Fenruary 19th! The annual fun-filled event is a major fundraiser for the club and enables to continue operation of the all-volunteer run Veteran‘s Memorial Ski Area. Look for button sales which will enable you to take part in all carnival events. Events include:
Saturday February 11th: Game Day @ Veteran‘s Memorial Ski Area; Cardboard Races at 1:30, obstacle races at 2:00 and Broom Hockey at 2:30; Night skiing and bonfire at ski area, $4/person, $2 for members;
Sunday February 12th: Pancake breakfast at ski area 8:30-10am, $5/person, $2 for kids 12 and under; ski races at 1pm.
Saturday & Sunday, 2/18-2/19, Webster Lake Fishing Derby. Pre-register at Newfound Sales, 2 Hill Road, Franklin, 934-0019;
For more info on any events, call 934-3607 or visit http://www.franklinskiarea.com/.

NOW-3/3/12...TNLL Sign-ups and Clinics
The Tilton/Northfield Little League (TNLL) has announced dates and times for sign-ups for the 2012 season: at the Pines Community Center:  Tuesday, February 7,  5:30pm to 8pm and Wednesday, February 8,  5:30pm to 8pm. also, at the Canterbury Public Library Wednesday, February 8,  5:30pm to 8pm. They are also holding Winter Clinics and Sign ups at the Concord Sports Center on the following Saturdays: February 11,  5pm to 7pm and Saturday the 18th and 25th and March 3rd from 4pm to 6pm. New this year:  you may register online at http://www.tnll.org/. TNLL serves 4-12 year olds in  the Three Rivers communities of Tilton, Northfield, Franklin, Hill, Canterbury, and Sanbornton.

2/6/12...Child Find Clinic In Moultonborough
The Moultonborough School District will coduct its ‘Child Find Clinic‘ Monday Febraury 6th from 9am-1pm at the Moultonborough Central School. The clinic is open to children in Moultonborough ages birth to five years and is free. Call 476-5535 to register and for more information.

2/6/12...LHS Band Fundraiser
The Laconia Sachems Band Boosters will host a fundraiser at Fratello‘s on Union Avenue Monday February 6th from 4-9pm. Let your server know you are there to support the LHS Band Boosters and 50% of your bill goes toward the cost of their trip to Disney in April.

2/7-2/9/12...Family Funfest @ McDonald‘s Franklin
McDonald‘s in Franklin is holding a three-day Family Funfest! On Tuesday February 7th, McDonald‘s is holding a fundraising night to benefit the Odell Park Centennial Project. 20% of all sales between 5 and 7pm will be donated to the cause. On Wednesday, February 8th, Ronald McDonald will be on hand to greet you and your family between 5 and 6:30pm. You can also enjoy $1.99 Happy Meals between 5 and 7pm. On Thursday February 9th, you‘re invited to enjoy the Big Mac. Buy one at regualr prie, get a second for just a penny between 11am and 7pm! Mix 94.1fm‘s Fred Caruso will be live on Big Mac Day between 11am and Noon. See you at McDonald‘s, Central Street in Franklin!

2/8/12...Blood Drive In Franklin
Franklin Savings Bank and the Franklin Lions Club present a Red Cross blood drive Wednesday February 8th from 1-6pm at the St. Paul‘s Parish Center in Franklin. Remember, if you‘re at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and in good health, you can give blood every eight weeks.

2/8/12...MA Chowder Dinner
The Moultonborough Academy Latin Club is holding its annual Chowder Dinner Wednesday, February 8th in the MA Cafeteria from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Five dollars for students, children under 12, and Senior Citizens; seven dollars for adults, and $25 dollars for a family of five. Tickets are available at the door, and proceeds benefit the Latin Club‘s Italy trip scholarship fund. Call Moultonborough Academy‘s office at 476-5517 with any questions.

2/8-2/29/12...Franklin VNA Clinics
The Franklin VNA has scheduled a number of blood pressure and foot care clinics during the month of February, including:
Wednesday February 8th, foot care clinic at the VNA office;
Wednesday February 15th, foot care clinic at the VNA office;
Thursday February 16th, blood pressure clinic at Pines Community Center in Northfield, 11-Noon;
Tuesday February 21st, blood pressure clinic at Shaw‘s in Tilton, 11-Noon;
Wednesday February 22nd, foot care clinic at the VNA office;
Tuesday February 28th, blood pressure clinic at TRIP Center in Downtown Franklin, 10:30-11:30am;
Wednesday February 29th, foot care clinic at the VNA office;
For more info and to make appointments for the foot care clinics, call 934-3454.

2/10/12...Fundraising Concert For FFT
On Friday February 10th, the Franklin Footlight Theatre will host two live bands at the Franklin Opera House as a fundraiser for the program. ‘Resistance‘, a group of Franklin High School students, will open followed by the multi-talented band ‘Breaking Character‘ featuring Jack Finley, Dan Morris, Mark Bitetto and Mathew Potter playing contemporary and vintage favorites. Admission is free, donations accepted to benefit the Franklin Footlight Theatre.

2/11/12...Franklin Footlight Theatre Fundraiser
On Saturday February 11th, Franklin Footlight Theatre board member Leigh Webb, a former Hollywood assistant director, will be interviewed at the Franklin opera House at 7pm as a fundraiser for the Franklin Footlight Theatre. Leigh will talk about his years working on the HBO series, ‘Tales from the Crypt‘. An auction featuring memorabilia from the show will follow. Admission is free, donations gladly accepted and appreciated.

2/11/12...Comedy Show @ Pleasant View
Enjoy an afternoon of clean comedy, astonishing visual magic, lots of fun audience participation, a cool demonstration of ‘mind reading,‘ routines with the Matt Robert‘s Traveling Magic Show Saturday, February 11th at 2pm at Pleasant View Retirement Home in Concord. ! Matt has performed on national television. Enjoy original illusions, skillful sleight-of-hand, and a special ‘how-to‘ magic lesson! Admission is free. Pleasant View is located at 227 Pleasant Street in Concord.

2/12/12...K of C Free Throw Championship
The 2012 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for boys and girls ages 8-14 will be held Sunday February 12th at 12:30pm at St. Paul‘s Parish center in Franklin. This is a free event. Each contestant will attempt 15 free throws in six different age groups. Division winners ages 10 and up will advance to state competition. All participants will be entered into a drawing for an autograph of Celtics great  Tom ‘Satch‘ Sanders, courtesy of Green Monster Sports. Registration starts at Noon. Call 286-2284 for more information. The competition is sponsored by K of C councils in Tilton, Franklin, Bristol and Belmont.

2/13/12...Deadline To Register For Father/Daughter Dance
The Winnisquam High School Senior Class is hosting a Father /Daughter Dance at Southwick School in Northfield for Grades Kindergarden through five on Saturday February 18th from 5-7 pm. Reservations are reqested by February 13th. Cost is $15/father/daughter, five dollars for each additional child. Please call 286-4531, extension 112 for to register and for more information.

2/14/12...FHL Foundation Scholarship
The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation will be awarding their 5th Annual $1,000 College Scholarship to a deserving high school senior. Criteria includes High School Senior in the state of New Hampshire (New Hampshire citizen); Must not be involved in or accused of any illegal activity; Must have and show documentation of a specific need for funds (income, financial need); Must have 3 letters of reference (all sent with application); Must have a letter explaining how awarded funds will impact their life and how they are willing to give back to the community. If you feel you fit these criteria and want to apply, please do so no later than February 14, 2012.  Mail your completed application and requested documentation to: The Faith Hope and Love Foundation, Attn: 2012 Scholarship Committee, PO BOX 64 Laconia, NH 03247.

2/16 & 2/18/12...Winnisquam BR Softball Registration
Winnisquam Regional Babe Ruth Softball League will hold registrations for the spring season Thursday February 16th from 5-7:30pm at the Pines Community Center in Northfield. There‘ll be another registration on Saturday February 18th at The Pines from 1-4pm. This is for girls in grades 1-8, up to age 14. For more information contact Tracy Wood at 530-2379.

2/15/12...Blood Drive @ Pines Community Center
A ‘For the Kids, From the Heart‘ blood drive takes place Wednesday, February 15th from 2-7pm at the Pines Community Center in Northfield. Remember, if you‘re at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and in good health, you can give blood every eight weeks. To book a time to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

2/25/12...Thomas Family Fundraiser
A ‘Thomas Family Fundraiser‘ takes place Saturday February 25th from 4-9pm at the Laconia Elks Lodge in Gilford. Enjoy live music, homemade food, auctions and raffles, including a 50/50 raffle, gift cards, gift baskets from local businesses and much more. Tickets are eight dollars in advance, ten dollars at the door with all proceeds benefiting the Thomas family of Gilford to help defray medicals costs as a family member, Louis Thomas  batles Stage 4 cancer. For more information contact Sandra or Jo at 528-0463.

2/25/12...‘Winterfest‘ In Bristol
The Newfound Lake Association, Tapply Thompson Community Center, Bristol Lions Club and Leo‘s Club  presents the 2nd annual ‘Winterfest‘ Saturday February 25th from 10am-3pm in Bristol. The event will be held in three locations...Winter Games will be haled at Kelly Park; The Granite Zoo will present a wildlife show at the Tapply-Thompson Community Center at 11am and indoor and outdoor will be held at Slim Baker Lodge on Litle Roundtop Mountain. There will be a chili cook-off to benefit the Newfound Regional High School football team.  Call brian at 744-9995 to enter the competition. Winterfest is free and open to everyone! For more information call Nikki at 631-2213.

3/6/12...Meet The Experts Financial Seminar
Independence Financial Advisors and Franklin Savings Bank will be
hosting a complimentary Meet the Experts seminar and workshop on Tuesday, March 6th  to provide information to you on estate planning needs.  This educational opportunity will answer commonly asked questions on topics including: estate planning, titling of assets, how to understand the difference between Medicare & Medicaid, how you are affected by recent changes in legislation and more. Two sessions are available: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Office of Franklin Savings Bank, 387 Central Street in Franklin.  The panel of experts include: Mark Perkins- CWP of the National Center for Financial Education; James Sessler- Attorney at Law; Meg Miller- Administrator, Peabody Home; Wayne Gregoire-
Estate Planning Specialist; Terry Parker- Medicaid Specialist; and Michael Ventura- President & CEO, Independence Financial Advisors. Seating is limited.  To register for this complimentary seminar, call Pam Hannan at 934-8372 or e-mail hannan@ifa-nh.com.

3/15/12...Deadline For Laconia Basketball Tournament
Laconia Parks and Recreation announces the 2nd annual City Championship Basketball Tournament March 23-25 at the Community Center on Union Avenue. Entry fee is $75/team. Deadline to register is March 15th. They‘re also looking for volunteer referees as this is a fundraising tournament  to help fund the gym flooor maintenance and repair fund. Entry forms are available at the Laconia Community Center or by calling 524-5046. This tournament is limited to the first 16 teams and players must be 18 or older.

3/31/12...Benefit Basketball Game For FOWF
Saturday March 31st at 6:30pm at the Winnsiquam Regional High School, the Friends of Winnisquam Football will host a charity basketball game featuring a team of New England Sports All Stars against Winnisquam middle and high schhol faculty and alumni. The All Stars team includes former Red Sox pitcher Dennis ‘Oil Can‘ Boyd, former Patriot players Ronnie Lippett, Harold Shaw and Vernon Crawford and former B.U hockey star and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Scott Young. Proceeds will help fund the all-volunteer Friends of Winisquam Football Program to support the teams at the high school and middle school. For more information contact Tim Snow at 520-6060.

3/31/12...FHL ‘Gowns For Girls‘ Event
The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation will be holding its 6th Annual "Gowns for Girls" event on Saturday March 31st at the Meredith Bay Colony in Meredith from 1-4pm.  This event is open to all high school aged girls to pick out a prom dress FREE of charge for their special night!  The Foundation will soon be accepting gently worn and/or new formal dresses and accessories (shoes, handbags, jewelry) for this event. If you are donating a dress or gown that has been "gently worn", please make sure it has no visible marks, tears or stains, as these dresses must be in wearable condition. The annual Dress Drive kicks off Monday, February 27th and will end on Friday March 30th.  If you are able to donate a dress(es) or accessories please drop them off at one the following locations: 
Pemi Youth Center, Plymouth - Monday thru Friday from 2-6 PM. Sunday‘s Salon and Spa, Downtown Laconia - Tuesday thru Saturday from 9AM-5PM.
DressBarn at the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton - 10AM-6PM.  All donations made at dressbarn will receive a 15% off coupon to use at the store!!!
Franklin Parks and Rec Center, - Monday thru Friday 2-6PM. 
If you have any questions please contact co-founder Laura Brusseau at lbrusseau@faithhopeandlovefoundation.org, visit their website at
http://www.faithhopeandlovefoundation.org/.

4/13/12...Deadline To Order FHL Dinner/Dance Tickets
The annual Faith, Hope and Love Foundation benefit dinner/dance will be held at the historic Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia on Saturday night April 28th from 6-10 PM.  Tickets are $40 per person, $75 for a couple, or $300 for a table of eight.  Tickets for youths 6-12 are available for $15 each, under 6 are free. The ticket price is tax deductible and includes a buffet dinner,  dancing as well as amazing raffles. In the past raffles have included big prizes such as a signed Red Sox Baseball, Signed Celtics Photo, Spa Weekend, and many get-a-ways!  It is the mission of the organization to bring relief to children and youth suffering from poverty, hunger, or homelessness and to bring them hope through faith and love so they may accomplish all of their dreams. To reserve your tickets, email wmackay@faithhopeandlovefoundation.org. Deadline to order tickets is April 13th.

9/29/12...Tanger Fit For Familes 5K Run/Walk
Save the date! Saturday, September 29th...the 4th annual Tanger Fit for Families 5Krun/walk to benefit the fight against breast cancer with LRGHealthcare! For more infroamtion contact Tanger Shopper‘s Services at 286-7880.

9/29/12...NH Marathon & Craft Show
20th Annual NH Marathon and Craft Show on Sept. 29th at 9am at Newfound Memorial Middle School on Lake Street in Bristol, NH.
The events include the  Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Health Walk, & Craft Show. Sponsored by Bristol Recreation Advisory Council to benefit the following groups: Mayhew & Circle Programs (for at risk young people) & Tapply-Thompson Community Center for young people. Info and applications can be found at www.nhmarathon.com or e-mail race@nhmarathon.com or call 603-744-3335 or 603-744-2713 & call Nancy for the Craft Show at 603-744-9488 or e-mail to camry@metrocast.net .

Ongoing:.

*****For children and their caregivers, we have Storytime at the Library, every Thursday and Saturday at 9:30 AM. Come and listen to some stories from our large picture book collection, then make a fun craft project. All ages are welcome to attend and there is no signup needed. The Franklin Public Library welcomes those from other towns and visitors from other places to check out what we have to offer.

*****The Preston Center, serving children in need in the Tilton, Northfield and Sanbornton areas, is open in the lower level of the Pines Community Center in Northfield. The center will be open the first and third Wednesday every month and accepts donations from 3-6pm. They‘re currently seeking new and gently used infant and children‘s clothes, toys, shoes, backpacks, diaper bags and blankets for children ages newborn through 12. Winter clothing, gloves, hats and mittens are especially needed at this time. All donations are tax deductible and stay local. 286-8653 for more information.

*****The "Concord Area Fibromyalgia Empowerment" Group (The Cafe) meets twice monthly. For more information, please contact Gary Cote at 455-9797 or visit www.cafegroupnh.com. Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness whose sufferers experience widespread pain, profound fatigue and other often disabling symptoms. Fibromyalgia affects at least 1 in 50 New Hampshire residents and its prevalence may be growing.

*****Let‘s not forget our friends and neighbors who need a helping hand. The Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry is always in need of contributions. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated. Send monetary donations to Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, PO Box 184, Franklin, NH 03235. Or drop off any type of food donation to 237 Central Street, the old St. Jude‘s Church, in Downtown Franklin, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-11:30am or Wednesdays from 5-7pm. Call the food pantry at 934-2662 or Esther at 286-8110. Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry serves the towns of Franklin, Tilton, Northfield, Sanbornton, Hill, Andover, Salisbury and Danbury.

*****The Special Olympics New Hampshire Recycle For Gold Program is back! You can support SONH athletes by donating your unwanted vehicle to Car World. Call 1-800-639-2608, extension 29 for more information.

*****Immediate opening for position of ‘Angel of Change‘. Must be kind, generous, and enjoy helping others. Benefits include making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. Do you have what it takes to be an ‘Angel of Change‘? For more information visitEasterSealsNH.com!

*****Donate blood at an American Red Cross Bloodmobile event. If you‘re at least 17 years of age and in good health, you can give blood. For more information on the next Red Cross Bloodmobile in your area, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or log on athttp://www.redcross.org/ .

*****Do you have a place in your heart & home to help a deserving child? Spaulding Youth Center seeks caring individuals in the greater Merrimack & Belknap counties area who are interested in becoming foster parents. Call Carol Sanborn at 286-8901, extension 212 or visit http://www.spauldingyouthcenter.org/

*****The Concord Area Red Cross holds a number of courses each month, including adult, child and infant CPR; Water Safety; First Aid, Babysitting Instruction and more. For more information call 225-6697.

Mix 94.1fm was honored as 2008 recipient of ‘Media Cares‘ award from Easter Seals NH for our involvement in annual HK Powersports Land and Lake Poker. The event, held on and around Lake Winnipesaukee the second Saturday every July, has raised over $500,000 dollars during the the first nine years. Pictured are Mix 94.1fm Vice President and General Sales Manager Jeffrey Levitan; Mix 94.1fm‘s News Director Amy Bates; Karen Vanderbeeken of Easter Seals NH and Mix 94.1fm Operations Director Fred Caruso.


Becky Field, Director of Communications for the Granite  Chapter of the American Red Cross, presented Mix 94.1fm Operations Director Fred Caruso with a plaque of appreciation for the generous amount of air time the radio station has devoted to promoting the local chapter of the Red Cross. To make a contribution, call 1-800 464-6692 or visit online at  Red Cross.org.

 
Mix 94.1fm‘s Fred Caruso accepts an award from Shannon Swett of the CORE Coalition of Belknap County and the Lakes Region for public service announcements to help combat teenage drinking and alcohol abuse in Central NH.

 
Mix 94.1fm was honored by the Partnership for a Drug Free America and the Partnership for a Drug Free New Hampshire with an award for creating public awareness and helping keep New Hampshire drug-free. Steve Cline, Deputy Director Field Operations on the national level and New Hampshire state coordinator Nancy Jackson-Reno present Mix 94.1fm‘s Fred Caruso with the crystal award. Mix 94.1fm was one of only two radio stations in the entire state to receive the award. To find out more on how you can help visit DrugFree.org.    

  
Mix 94.1fm‘s Fred Caruso was named the Northfield Citizen of the Year at the annual Old Home Day