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CONWAY NH— Mud Bowl — the world championships of mud football — returns to North Conway’s Hog Coliseum Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10 through 12, 2010, featuring nine teams from throughout New England, the annual Tournament of Mud Parade Sept. 11 at 10 a.m., and zany halftime entertainment.

To be honored as the recipient of the third annual Steve Eastman (1949-2008) Grand Marshal Tournament of Mud Parade Award is local jeweler and longtime community supporter Brian Smith of North Country Fair Jewelers.

Mud Bowl is a double-elimination, three-day tournament played in knee-deep mud. This year’s theme is Super Muddy Heroes.

Proceeds benefit charities in Mount Washington Valley. First held in North Conway in 1976, the games have raised more than $700,000 for charities over the years.

Three-day tickets serve as raffle prize entries. Volunteers interested in helping are urged to call Jackie Howe at 603.356-5213 or Ryan Sommer at 603.356-2096. Tickets are on sale in advance at The Met, the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, Hannaford, the Cigar Emporium, Discount Beverages,the Ham Arena and Believe in Books.

Non-profit groups which see tickets in advance receive 25 percent of the proceeds. Call Sommer at 603.356-2096 if interested in helping out.

The parade features an open and a team class. Registration is in early September through Bobbi Steele-Marotta or Ryan Sommer at 603.356-2096. Parade and event sponsor is Amoskeag Beverage Inc., of Bow, distributors of Lite Beer by Miller.

For further information, call the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-367-3364 or Jackie Howe at North Conway Day Care at 603.356-5213.

NORTH CONWAY NH - “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller will be presented by M&D Productions at Your Theatre at Willow Common in North Conway. This is a classic of the American Stage based on a true story during World War II. In “All My Sons,” Miller examines the -morality of the man who places his narrow responsibility to his immediate family above his wider responsibility to the men who rely on the integrity of his work. This show is directed by Dennis O’Neil. Tickets range from $10 to $25. Performances start at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7:15 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation call 662-7591 or e-mail info@yourtheatre.com.

CONWAY NH - Take the fresh produce of three neighboring New Hampshire and Maine farms, combine them with the talents of four award-winning chefs and Mt. Washington Valley’s Green Team, and what results is a fabulous four course meal and event held in the landing field at Green Thumb Farm on Fsh Street in Fryeburg, Maine.

…. and before your dinner enjoy Pre-Dinner Tours 1:30 to 5:30 PM
Historical Trolley Tour through farmlands, “Canvassing the White Mountains: 1834-1954″ Art Exhibit along with farm tours and demos by local artisans.
Click here for printable itinerary.
Also free Family Funergy Festival the next day for all.

NORTH CONWAY NH - This professional Wind Symphony is comprised of some of the finest first call musicians in New England and has entertained audiences all over the Northeast for the past twenty six years. It has been featured for twenty three consecutive years at The Mount Washington Hotel July 4^th Gala Celebration as well as performances at the Wentworth by the Sea Resort, the 100^th Anniversary of Rockingham Park in Salem, NH and, most recently, at the Merrimack Holiday show at the Capital Center for the Arts in Concord, NH. The group has world premiered several new works by nationally renowned composers.  It’s summer programming always  includes foot tapping Broadway show tunes, classics from the past, a nice handful of Sousa marches along with Mr. Elliott Markow, our featured violin soloist, and , of course, a rousing rendition of the 1812 Overture.  Leading this powerful aggregation is thirty year music veteran, Conductor Clayton J. Poole, who has been featured with such luminaries as Mel Torme’, Rosemary Clooney, Robert Goulet, and Andy Williams, to name but a few.

Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs. Food and beverages available on Zip=s Pub Deck.

Donate at the gate.  $5 per person suggested minimum donation.  No collection will be taken!  Children 12 and under are free!  Convenient parking within steps of the concert area, and indoor restroom facilities.   An early warm up show by area performers is at 6 PM, the main performance is at 7:30 PM.  Concerts are presented outdoors in nature=s beautiful setting with mountain views at the base of the north slope at Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, NH.

1-800-sun ‘n ski

Click for more info: www.mwvevents.com

Animal Rescue League of NH - North invites you to join us on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 for a great day of golf! This year the outing will be held at Wentworth Golf Club in Beautiful Jackson, NH. $80 per player - includes 18 holes of golf, shared cart and boxed lunch. All proceeds to benefit Animal Rescue League of NH - North.

Tee times start at 11:00 AM.
There will be a 50/50 Raffle and prizes for:

• Best team score
• Best individual score
• Closest to the pin
• Longest drive (men’s)
• Longest drive (women’s)

To register online (click here)

To download a mail in registration form (click here)

Any Questions??
Tom Dean
Phone: 603 356 3855
E-mail: tdean@conwayshelter.org

M&D Productions will be presenting the Neil Simon classic comedy “California Suite” at Your Theatre at Willow Commons in North Conway starting at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. This humorous and hilarious hit is divided into four sweet scenes: Visitor from New York, then from Philadelphia, then from London and finally from Chicago. Tickets prices range from $10 to $25. Seating is limited. Call now to make a reservation. For more information call 662-7591 or e-mail info@yourtheatre.com

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mount Washington Observatory’s Seek the Peak Hike-a-Thon fundraiser, Subaru presents Assembly of Dust and special guests The Brew, live in concert at Cranmore Mountain Resort! All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory.

Tickets are $19 in advance, $25 at the door and may be purchased online or by phone at (800) 706-0432, ext. 230. All purchases are non-refundable. Advance ticket pricing is available through July 22, 2010. All Seek the Peak participants to raise the $100 fundraising minimum will receive a FREE ticket to the show!

Tickets are general admission, lawn seating only, so bring your chairs and picnic blankets! Cranmore Mountain Resort is a fully licensed facility and both food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please no BYOB, no coolers and no dogs. Positive ID required for alcohol purchase.

There are no physical “paper tickets” for this concert. At the event, proceed directly to the Will Call desk at the Cranmore Mountain Resort ticket office, where all advance ticket reservations will be held.

Doors open at 5:00 PM for this outdoor, rain or shine concert event.

For more information, please call (800) 706-0432, ext. 230.

OK - it is not truly summer until Lisa Gardner kicks off a new novel with us. This year, it is a doozy. Live to Tell is a fast paced thriller with a really thought-provoking story line. I couldn’t put it down and keep thinking about it, days later.

We’re having our event at Horsefeathers because we thought it would be fun! We’ll be upstairs and we encourage people to come early and grab some dinner before the event. This is going to be a fun night. I will be reminding everyone again, but mark your calendars NOW - you don’t want to miss this.

Mount Washington Valley’s community theaters include M&D Productions, which has a new theater at the Willow Commons in North Conway.The company presents compelling drama on a year-round basis. Productions for the upcoming months include:
June 17-19: “A Streetcar Named Desire;”
July 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24: “California Suite;”
Aug. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21: “All My Sons.”

For further information, call 662-7591 or go to www.yourtheatre.com.

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Another local community company is Arts In Motion (AIM), which will present “Rent” at Kennett High’s Loynd Aditorium Aug. 5-8 and Aug.12-15. Visit www.artsinmotiontheater.com for tickets or call 986-9797.The Mount Washington Valley Theatre Company of the Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Conway is a professional summer stock company now celebrating its 40th season of presenting fine summer stock musicals.

The season this year will feature:
June 30-July 10: “The Music Man;”
Aug. 17-29: “Hair;”
July 13-24: “Singing in the Rain;”
July 27-Aug. 24: “The Full Monty;”
and Aug. 17-29: “Hair.”

For further information, call
356-5776 or visit www.mwvtheatre.org.

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Yankee Magazine has recognized The Barnstormers Theatre as New England’s “Best Summer-Stock Theater” in its May-June 2010 travel issue. “This is one of the most appealing theaters around, with 282 comfortable seats, plus air conditioning,” say Yankee’s editors. The company is celebrating its 80th season this year.The schedule includes:
June 20: 80th anniversary celebration of The Barnstormers Summer Theater;
July 6-10: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum;”
July 13-17: “Wait Until Dark;”
July 20-24: “The Miser;”
July 27-31: “Almost, Maine;”
Aug. 3-7: “Room Service;”
Aug. 17-21: “Ernest in Love;”
and Aug. 24-28: “The Mystery of Irma Vep.”

For further information, call 323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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New this season is the Theater in the Wood’s Papermill Children’s Theater in Intervale. Showtimes are 10 and 11:30 a.m.The season includes:
July 2: “Little Red Riding Hood;”
July 9: Goldilocks and the Three Bears;
July 16: “The Fisherman and His Wife;”
July 23: “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi;”
July 30: “Pinnochio;”
and Aug. 13: “Aesop’s Fables.”

Tickets are $6 per person. For further information, call 356-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org.

NORTH CONWAY NH - Bring the family, stay the weekend in one of our local charming Hotels, Motels, Inns or B&B’s, enjoy the North Conway Village’s small town atmosphere, explore our many unique little stores, take a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad, sample pastries and coffee at unique little coffee shops, enjoy an old-fashion ice cream treats and great food from a variety of local dining establishments.

But the thrill of the weekend is the Hot Air Balloons piloted and crewed by regional balloon enthusiasts. Balloon flights over the Mount Washington Valley are available to the general public with tethered flights for the more cautious. Can you envision anything more thrilling or romantic than sharing you wedding vows high in the sky as you kiss and become husband and wife or renewing your vows in an unforgettable ceremony in the sky… a once in a life time romantic event!