Thursday, June 25, 2009

Activities for June 27-July 4th, 2009

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
12:00pm Walk to Loon Mountain (Departs from Pollard Brook)
Meet in the main lobby of Pollard Brook as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the entrance to Loon.
2:00pm Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook( FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
4:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT) This is available at each Resort.
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!
9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person) (Pick up at both Resorts)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there. This trip is weather permitting. 11+ people can follow in their own vehicle.
2:30pm Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Meet down at the Recreation Desk, then we’ll head out to the volleyball court for a fun pick-up game. We will need at least 4 people to play, and if more then 16 sign up we will play more then one game!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Children and adults are invited to join Steve making smores around the campfire. Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
10:00am Covered Bridge Tour/America’s Oldest General Store ($10 per person)
Join us as we head west to see some hidden covered bridges!! We will also stop at the Brick Store, which is America’s oldest general store standing in front of the Bath Covered Bridge.
2:00pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar) @ Pollard Brook
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (Pick up @ both Resorts)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
5:00pm Summer BBQ ($10-Adults(13+) $5-Kids(6-12) Kids 5 and Under are FREE) @ Pollard Brook
Guests are invited down to the BBQ area for a summer dinner and some fun events. Food will be cooked from 5-6, and from 6-7pm we will be doing tie-dye T-shirts, and a water balloon toss/fight. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
9:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip MOST DIFFICULT HIKE
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! Into the woods you come upon the Lower Falls, which consists of a 30 foot high set of cascades. A bit further and you come across the Upper Falls, where the Harvard Brook splits in 2 and drops over 60 feet into the long chasm below.
1:00pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Join us at Pollard Brook as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder just in time for spring!!
2:00pm Wiffleball Game (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of wiffleball! All ages welcome!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Teen Movie Night (FREE EVENT) @ both Resorts
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
11:30 am Kickball Game (@ Pollard Brook
Meet down at the Recreation Desk. Then we will head out back and play a fun game of kickball on the tennis courts or in the grass by the picnic area.
12:00 pm Mt. Washington Cog Railway ($42 per person CASH ONLY)
The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of the unique steam or diesel locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence all combine to place it among the best of the world’s great railway journeys. This is a trip that must be made to be fully appreciated! CARAVAN ONLY!! YOU MUST TAKE YOUR OWN VEHICLE.
3:00pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
4:30pm Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the Fun Factory for an ice cream treat! We will have ice cream and tons of toppings, so come make a super sundae if your stomach can handle it!
6:00pm UNO Tournament @ Pollard Brook

Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
3:00pm Horseshoe Challenge
Get a partner and sign up for a Horseshoes Tournament. Must sign up in advance, at least 2 teams needed for event to run
4:00pm Dodgeball
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, July 4th, 2009
2:00pm Lincoln-Woodstock 4th of July Parade.
Come down and line up along Main Street and show your patriotism.
5:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make S’mores around the campfire.
9:00pm 4th of July Fireworks
Head down to Main Street to watch our annual 4th of July fireworks display. Fireworks are best viewed from the near the High School.

Moose Tours



Some of you may or may not know, but my 2nd job is that as a Moose Tour Guide for Pemi Valley Excursions. I go out 5 nights a week as we look for Moose. So far this season we have been averaging around 11-12 Moose a night.




Last night we had a very memorable night as we came across this very photogenic Bull Moose.





2 hours later we came back to the same location and came across a Cow Moose and a new baby.
Needless to say it was a very exciting night on the Moose Tour. Between these 2 sightings we probably spent 35 minutes watching these Moose. Overall we saw 10 Moose last night.
Moose Tours are now running 7 nights a week. Please see the sign up sheet in the Lobby.




Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Olde New England Days in North Woodstock

The Olde New England Day celebration features artisans and crafters lining Main Street, along with many businesses holding sidewalk sales. But, that's not all!

Here's what's happening:

Town-Wide Arts and Crafts Festival (I'll be near Fadden's General Store selling my photography, come by and say Hi)
If you've never been, then you've missed out on this spectacular annual event. The Olde New England Day Arts and Crafts Festival showcases some of the finest art in New England. From oil and watercolor paintings to forged steel and wood carving demonstrations, there's something for everyone. Not only do you get to see and purchase fine arts and crafts, you get to meet the artists that painstakingly create their unique works.
The sidewalks, the parking areas, the sidestreets, and the "common" in Woodstock, NH bring you back to Olde New England this year on Saturday, June 27th from 10am until 6pm.

Entertainment for Kids of All Ages
Olde New England Days is all about family fun. This year we have much more to entertain our youngsters. Take a break from the shopping and dining, and let your kids run loose under the guidance of our Future Business Leaders of America. Many of the "kids shows" will be taking place at the town common. Here's a sampling of the activities taking place:
Clown Show
Magic Show
Pluck a Duck
Puppet Show
Kids Music and Dancing
Kids Games and Prizes
Baloon Animals
Face Painting
Pie Eating Contest
Sack Races
Dunk Tank

Fire Truck Rides

Who doesn't love the thrill of riding on a firetruck?
Kids of all ages have at one time or another dreamed of being a professional firefighter. Now you can live a part of that dream at Olde New England Days, this June. Wear the hats, sound the siren, and buzz up main street on a vintage Woodstock Engine #3.

Blazin' Barbecue by the Woodstock FD
Every year the Women's Auxilary and Woodstock Fire Department put on an absolutely 'Blazin' Barbecue. Olde New England cooking that will stick to your ribs can be smelled for miles around.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, corn on the cob, and other delectible treats are served from 10am until 4pm.

New England Brewfest on Saturday June 27, 2009



One of my favorite events of the year will occur this weekend. The New England Brewfest will be held on Saturday Night from 4PM-9PM. Around 20 of New Englands top microbreweries will be in attendance. Click here for tickets: http://www.nebrewfest.com/tickets

If you have attended this event in the past or are a first time attendee, the Brewfest is a lot of fun. The biggest thing you should know is that it is now featuring breweries from around New England and not just New Hampshire as it has in years past.


There will be live Music by Johnny Wad & The Cash. The 2nd Act will be Tore Down House. These bands will have you singing and rockin all night long.

There will be several vendors selling food and other items. Some of the Vendors include:

Phil's Old Fashioned BBQ
"A little taste of hog heaven", dry rubbed and hardwood smoked.

N.H Kettle Corn

Benito's Hot Sauce
100% all natural hot sauce made with organic ingredients.

Some of the Breweries that will be in attendance include:

Pennichuck Brewing Company
Award winning brewery from Milford, New Hampshire.

The Woodstock Brewery
Meticulously handcrafted brews made right here at their brewery in N. Woodstock.

Martha's Exchange Brewery
Winner of 2 medals at the 2008 Great International Beer Festival.

Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co
A 174 seat Brew-Pub, Inn, and Restaurant located in the heart of the White Mountains.

The Portsmouth Brewery
New Hampshire's original brewpub, has been serving great food and outstanding handcrafted beers in a friendly, lively atmosphere since 1991.

Tuckerman Brewing Co.
Named after the legendary Tuckerman Ravine and dedicated to the art of brewing the finest beers from the finest ingredients

Woodchuck Draft Cider
If Woodchuck were any more handcrafted, you'd think we were Amish. Pioneering hard cider since 1991.

Elm City Brewery
Located in Keene, New Hampshire, Elm City Restaurant & Brewery has been serving fresh food and handcrafted beers since 1995.

Peak Organic Brewing Co.
We are a small brewing company dedicated to making delicious beer using the world’s best ingredients.

Samuel Adams
We’re a team of about 350 people, and we all share a common passion for bringing great Samuel Adams® beers to beer lovers everywhere.

Allagash Brewing Company
Allagash brews a unique variety of traditional and experimental Belgian-style beers made with a dedication to craftsmanship and quality.

Shipyard Brewing Company
We use only top quality ingredients and pride ourselves on the consistency and freshness of our products.

Sebago Brewing Company
We brew in small 20 barrel batches and use the freshest ingredients we can find. We are committed to producing the highest quality beer to share with you!

Haverhill Brewery & Brewpub
Eight great beers on tap with a new cask every week, located in historic Haverhill, Mass.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Activities from June 19-27, 2009

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO THE EVENT!

Friday, June 19th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
12:00pm Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
3:00pm Horseshoe Challenge
Get a partner and sign up for a Horseshoes Tournament. Must sign up in advance, at least 2 teams needed for event to run
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this! Anytime you arrive between 5 and 8 I will be there so come on down.

Saturday, June 20th, 2009
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook( FREE EVENT)

Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
1:00pm Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
3:30pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire.
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm Children’s Pollard Brook Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the fun factory in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!

9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there. This trip is weather permitting. 11+ people can follow in their own vehicle.
2:30pm Volleyball
Meet down at the Recreation Desk, then we’ll head out to the volleyball court for a fun pick-up game. We will need at least 4 people to play, and if more then 16 sign up we will play more then one game!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to join Steve making smores around the campfire. Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
9:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! .8 miles into the woods you come upon the Lower Falls, which consists of a 30 foot high set of cascades spread across a 20 foot wide ledge. .5 miles further and you come across the Upper Falls, where the Harvard Brook splits in 2 and drops over 60 feet into the long chasm below. *Requires uphill climbing once at the falls*
2:00pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar)
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
5:00pm Wine and Cheese Social (FREE EVENT)
Guests are invited to gather in the main lobby area at Pollard Brook to enjoy a wide variety of select cheeses and wine. Event will run approximately 1 hour.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
10:00am Covered Bridge Tour/America’s Oldest General Store ($10 per person)
Join us as we head west to see some hidden covered bridges!! We will also stop at the Brick Store, which is America’s oldest general store standing in front of the Bath Covered Bridge. This trip will last approximately 3 hours.
3:30pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT)
Join us at Pollard Brook as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder just in time for spring!!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Teen’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!


Thursday, June 25th, 2009
11:30 am Kickball Game
Meet down at the Recreation Desk. Then we will head out back and play a fun game of kickball on the tennis courts or in the grass by the picnic area.
12:00 pm Mt. Washington Cog Railway ($42 per person CASH ONLY)
The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of the unique steam or diesel locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence all combine to place it among the best of the world’s great railway journeys. This is a trip that must be made to be fully appreciated! CARAVAN ONLY!! YOU MUST TAKE YOUR OWN VEHICLE.
2:00pm Wiffleball Game (FREE EVENT)
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of wiffleball! All ages welcome!
3:30pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
4:30pm Ice Cream Social (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the Fun Factory for an ice cream treat! We will have ice cream and tons of toppings, so come make a super sundae if your stomach can handle it!
6:00pm UNO Tournament
Meet in the lobby for a fun night of playing everyone’s favorite game, UNO!

Friday, June 26th, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!

9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
3:00pm Horseshoe Challenge
Get a partner and sign up for a Horseshoes Tournament. Must sign up in advance, at least 2 teams needed for event to run
4:00pm Dodgeball
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook( FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the entrance to Loon.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire.
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm Children’s Pollard Brook Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the fun factory in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.