Local Events

29 North Country Mud Run & Smoke Show
The show is located at North Main Street, behind Northern Tire. Starts at 10am. Admission is free.
Jumpstart your summer by attending the Mud Run and Smoke show. Who will need a tow out?
The mud pit will be dug out, filled with fresh screened mud and ready for the mud run.
A 'North Country Mud Run' is when the 4x4s big and small try to make it all the way through the mud pit!
Be prepared if you enter your rig to get muddy. A smoke show is when people get to put the pedal to the metal,
with the break on and screech their tires 'til they smoke. Food Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Helicopter Rides
- weather permitting. Entry forms at www.northerntire.com Contact - Northern Tire 603-237-8105

29 The 27th Annual Jim Berry Memorial Golf Tournament
Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Balsams 18-hole PANORAMA championship golf course, which sits beautifully
on the western side of Keazer Mountain. The holes flow naturally over the mountainside, and feature elements like
deceptively wide fairways, small greens and sand bunkers to challenge golfers of all skill levels. This event is to
benefit Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. Entry Fee $100 per player. 8 a.m.- shotgun start,
registration deadline May 26.
To register contact Mia West (603) 388-4289 or Mia.C.West@Hitchcock.org or Ned Kershaw Kershaw@starband.net

30 10th Annual Memorial Day Service
at Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, 2 p.m.
Local veterans who have died this past year will be remembered in a wreath-laying ceremony
for their honorable service to our country.

All Month The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or as posted); Route 145, Stewartstown
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is an historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.
The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era.
The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to
rural electrification of the northernmost regions of N.H.

5 Free Fishing Day
on all state's ponds, streams, rivers & lakes. Residents & nonresidents may fish any inland water in N.H. without a fishing license; season dates, bag limits & all other fishing regulations must be followed. Details on fishing rules: www.fishnh.com or wherever fishing licenses are sold.

   34th ANNUAL BLESSING of the MOTORCYCLES
                                                  AND THE
              13th ANNUAL GREAT NORTH WOODS RIDE-IN

                                       Friday, June 25th, 2010
                                                    through
                                      Sunday, June 27th, 2010

      FRIDAY, JUNE 25
                             11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. "WELCOME" for information and schedule of events
                                                       Pre-registration for all Motorcycle Events
                                            The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Route 3, Colebrook
                                                All Weekend Long HELICOPTER RIDES
                                                                   10:00a.m. to end of day
                                                      By C.R. Helicopters, pilot: Bob Cloutier
                  9:00p.m. -1:00a.m. D.J. NICOLE at Colebrook House Inn Route 3, Colebrook
                                                                  SATURDAY, JUNE 26
                                                                9:00a.m. to the end of day
                       AMERICAN TRUCKERS ASSOC. "SHARE THE ROAD" PROGRAM
                                                 Road Safety & Awareness by Jerry Charron
                                        11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   MOTORCYCLE RODEO
                                                             Music, Vendors, Competitions
                            Fun for all Ages Organized by The Cougars Motorcycle Association
                            Main Street, Colebrook, at the Shrine of our Lady of Grace, Rte. 3.
Fun for all ages
                        2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Motorcycle Poker Run starts and ends at
                             The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook. Bring your helmets.
This ride usually crosses into Vermont
                       Judging 5:30 p.m. 2009 Bike Show In Honor of Claire Labretto
                           The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook
   6 :00 p.m. Motorcycle Parade
(leaves exactly at 6:00 pm sharp)
starts & ends at The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook
7:00p.m. - 1:00a.m. Pig Roast & Bikers Ball
LIVE MUSIC
Outside Event - weather permitting
Colebrook Country Club
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Live Music by "Slip of The Tongue"
at Colebrook House Inn Route 3, Colebrook
                     SUNDAY, JUNE 27
                  7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   Pancake Breakfast at The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
                            sponsored by Luc Lambert, Knights of Columbus
                         11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
                  1:00 p.m. MOTORCYCLE BLESSING The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:
Father Levesque at the Shrine 603-237-5511
For Vendor Information,
Contact Wayne Hall 237-5169 or e-mail Wayne at mtcougar5@myfairpoint.net

Events in Colebrook on July 4
7 a.m. - 10 a.m. American Legion Pancake Breakfast
at the Monadnock Congregational Church
8 a.m. Kids' Fishing Derby - Ages 12 and under
at Roger Deblois' pond, Trask Road off Rte. 3 in Columbia
11 a.m. Fourth of July Parade Theme: "Dream Location"
12 Noon Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue on Colebrook Academy Lawn
Dusk Fireworks at at the Ball Field; rain date Sunday July 5

Events in Pittsburg on July 4
at Murphy Dam

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Flea Market
Please bring your own tables - No charge for sites-Donations accepted
Call 538-7003 or 538-6540
11 a.m.-All Day - Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Cold Drinks, Cotton Candy, Popcorn etc.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Kids' Fishing Derby Ages 10 and under at Kids' Pond in Lower Village (No fly fishing)
1-4 p.m. Pony Rides
1 p.m. T-Ball and Little League
3 p.m. Benefit Home Run Derby
6 p.m. Chicken BBQ and Music Until the Fireworks
At dusk Fireworks

Free Birthday Cake and Lemonade 12 noon-3 pm.. Donations: $5 per adult, accompanied children under 12 are FREE.
Tour the museum, view the many newly displayed artifacts & enjoy an old-world demonstration.

Interpretive Center Exhibit of the Month
Artist of the Month at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or as posted)
Outdoor Concerts (watch for dates)
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is an historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.
The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era.
The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to
rural electrification of the northernmost regions of NH.

6-7 34th Annual Stewartstown Day

Friday - 7 p.m. Coronation of the Queen at in the Stewartstown Park
6-10 p.m. PT and The Cruisers; Dance for all ages - DJ Mixmaster Mel
Fireworks at Dusk; Rain date: Saturday at Dusk

Saturday - 10 a.m. Parade starts at County Farm. Prizes given
(Line up at 9 a.m. Starts at Coos County Farm-drive floats in from the south entrance, please.
Contact Carmen Rodrigue 246-3513/3060 to register.)
Mixmaster Mel's music before and after the parade
11:30 a.m. Soapbox Derby, contact Nelson Boire for rules 246-7170
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Antique Car Show-Contact Jim Gilbert 246-7756 for details
12:30-3:30 p.m. Vertical Dreams Climbing Wall, $5 adults, $3 children
1:30 p.m. Auction in the Park
Jusye's Horse Rides - Kathy's Clowns Face Painting-Bounce House for younger ones
All Day refreshments and vendors in the park
Buy your buttons from Kayla Baglio or Hannah Stokes.
Vendors contact Patricia 246-3095 or e-mail stewartstownday@localnet.com

6-8 43rd Annual Canaan Men's Softball Tournament in Canaan
27 teams will start play on Friday at 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday games will start at 8 a.m.
Final game on Sunday night at 5 p.m. Food booth will be open all weekend with all proceeds going to
the Canaan Men's Softball League. Info 802-266-8900

Parade Theme:
Registration: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Line Up at Murphy Dam
Parade begins at 11 a.m.-down New Hampshire's longest Main Street

TOWN PARK UNDER THE BIG TENT
Cooking Contest
Amateur Floral Arrangement Contest
Amateur Photography Contest
Drop off 9-9:30 a.m. - Judging 10-10:30 a.m.- Pick up by 12 noon
All Day Events include:
Vendors/Flea Market: Set-up 9-10a.m., Open from 10am -finished
9-9:45 a.m. - State Police Dog Demonstration w/ Jay Stephens

9:45-10:45 a.m. - Moose Alley Squares
12-1 p.m. - Children's Entertainer
12 noon until gone - Class of 2010 Chicken Barbeque
Pittsburg Old Home Day Committee Raffle
10a.m.-3p.m. - The People's Choice Exhibit by Connecticut River Artisan Group

Children's Entertainment Throughout the Day:
Bounce House, Pony Rides, Dunk Tank and Much More

Farnham Church Community Hall:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Bake sale, crafts, tag sale, pick-up picnic foods
and much more by United Methodist Women and Men

Pittsburg Town Hall:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pittsburg Historical Society will be open

Kids' Pond - Lower Village:
2 - 3 p.m. - Fishing Derby

AUGUST 27-29, 2010

Five towns in northern New England celebrate the majestic moose with three days of fun and festivities.
Colebrook, N.H., kicks off the event at 9 a.m., with the festival continuing in Canaan, Vt., and Pittsburg, N.H.,
on Saturday, and concluding in West Stewartstown and Columbia on Sunday. The festival includes country and street fairs,
with live entertainment, music, a Mock Moose Parade and Classic Car Cruises, photography contest, quilt, art,
dog and auto shows, historic farm tours, guided hikes and moose tours and much more.
Call sponsor North Country Chamber of Commerce, at (800)698-8939,
or go to www.moosefestival.com for more information.

All Month The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Open
see www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Open to the Public: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as posted):
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or as posted);
Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell.
The Poore Farm Museum is a historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s.
The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era.
The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to
rural electrification of the northernmost regions of N.H.

SEPTEMBER 3-5 17th Annual Co-Ed Lob Softball Pitch Tournament
Admission is free all day at Canaan Ballfields. Event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus to support
the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. The Cook Shack will be open so all you need are your chairs and
cheering voice. To enter a team (registration $150) contact Luc Lambert at 802-277-4860.

11 ATV Poker Run and Pig Roast
Starts at the ATV Trailhead and Kiosk off Back Lake Road on Farr Road Gravel Pit, Pittsburg, 10 am-3 pm.
Sponsored by the Pittsburg Great North Woods Riders ATV Club. Registration for the Poker Run starts at 10am.
$5 per hand and $20 for 5 hands, raffles and more. Pig Roast at 1 pm 'til gone on the trail, find out location when you
register for poker run. This will be a fun day for all you ATV riders.

11 Two-Rivers Ride for Cancer
20-mile Bike Ride beginning at Lake Francis Boat Ramp, Pittsburg, 10 a.m.. Registration 9 a.m.; 7-mile Bike Ride
beginning at County Farm Road, Stewartstown, Registration 10:45 a.m., ride at 11:15 a.m., Virtual Ride (new this year)
for those unable to participate on event day just check Virtual Rider on the pledge form. $50 fundraising per entrant
minimum, helmet required, participant under 18 years of age must have parent's signature. Pick up Pledge Sheet at
Fiddleheads on Main Street, Colebrook, or Hats Off on Main Street, Colebrook or
by calling Frances Sytek 603-237-5722, Mary Beth Kenison 636-1031 or Lori Morann 237-8401.

    18    Antique Tractor Meet and Show
Anyone with an old tractor, farm implement or engine is welcome to show.
                            Sponsored by Colebrook Feeds ( for more information call 603-237-4430)
                                                                   on Colby Street, Colebrook
                                                                  Meet and Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
                                                                         Tractor Parade 1 p.m.

18 The Balsams Grand Lumberjack Challenge
At The Balsams Wilderness Ski Area
Registration, Gate & Lumberjack Breakfast open at 7:30 a.m.
Events begin at 10 a.m.
Food will be available on site. No coolers allowed.
Vendors & Craft people will be on site.
(Rain Date - Sunday, September 20)
Call 603-255-3122 for more information
Admission: $5 per person; children under 12 FREE
Vendor contact person - Bob Weber 603-255-3122
Coordinator - Jerry Gingras 603-482-3370
Sponsorship/Vendor Request forms now available at North Country Chamber of Commerce office 800-698-8939