Holy Week 2013

Easter Sunrise Service at Loon Mountain

When: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Details:
Join us bright and early for our Easter Sunrise Nondenominational Service. The Gondola will be loading from 5:45am to 6:15am. The Service will run 6:30am-7:00am and then there will be refreshments in the Summit Cafe. Please keep in mind we will stop loading at exactly 6:15am so the service can start on time for sunrise. After the service you may download the Gondola or ski Bear Claw to the base area. **Please note we cannot guarantee everyone a spot at the service.

In case of inclement weather, the service will be in the Octagon Lodge at 6:00am.

There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt on Lower Bear Claw starting at 9:00am for those kids who can ski.

 For the Little Tykes there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the Adventure Center starting at 9:00am.

The Octagon Lodge will be serving a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 7:30-9:30am! Fees apply.

Church of the Messiah(Episcopal), North Woodstock
Wednesday March 27 @ 7:00PM  Stations of the Cross

Maundy Thursday March 28 @  7:00PM Eucharist

Friday March 29, 2013  @ 7:00PM  Good Friday Liturgy

Easter Sunday @ 9:00AM Eucharist Service


St. Joseph Church (Catholic), Lincoln, NH
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

March 28th   Holy Thursday Mass at 6:00 PM                           

March 29th Good Friday:

3:00 PM Stations of the Cross

6:00 PM Communion Service

March 30th  Easter Vigil  6:00 PM

March 31st   Easter Sunday  Mass at 10:00 AM 

Schedule of Christmas Masses 2012

Catholic Church

St. Joseph Church
Church St.
Lincoln, NH

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule:
Children's Mass  4:00 PM
Chistmas Eve Mass 6:00 PM
Midnight Mass  12:00 Midnight


Christmas Day Mass

Christmas Mass 10:00AM

Loon Area Christian Ministry

• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service -- Our Christmas eve service will be held at 7pm in the Governor Adams Lodge at Loon Mountain. This popular family service of carols, an uplifting message and candle lighting provides an inspirational beginning to your Christmas celebration.

Episcopal Church

Church of the Messiah

School St

North Woodstock, NH

 Please join us Christmas Eve for a wonderful service to be held at 7:00 p.m.!

White Mountain Holiday Happenings 2012

This year the Lincoln/Woodstock area has several different holiday events going on during the months of November and December.


The Papermill Theater presents: A Christmas Carol

This year the Papermill Theater will be producing a version of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol".  This show will be performed by NCCA’s own community theatre troupe The Playhouse Players.  The show will be  at  Jean's Playhouse which is located behind the Price Chopper Supermarket in Lincoln, NH.  The curtain will go up on Friday and Saturday starting on Friday November 30, 2012 at 7:30pm.  There will also be a Sunday matinee performance at 2:00pm.  Tickets are $25 per person.  If you order tickets thru me you can save $7 per person($18) plus also save the $5 convenience fee for ordering online.  Please email me or give me a call at (603)745-9900 ext 470.  (Email will be the only way to reach me until November 26)



Ride on the Ho-Ho-Hobo Santa Express

THE HO-HO-HOBO SANTA EXPRESS is the same family fun entertainment we have been providing since the start up of the scenic Hobo Railroad in 1987. Our railroad operates the Santa Train during daylight hours while evening trains are for "Believe in Books Foundation" Polar Express Trains which require a ticket from them. Our Santa Train tickets are $15.00 Coach. $20.00 First Class per person with under 2 FREE which includes free hot chocolate and cookies as well as a gift

The Trains will run on November 23, 24 and 25 December 1,2,8,9,15 and 16. All trains depart at 1:00pm.  You can purchase tickets in advance by clicking here.

The Polar Express - Lincoln, NH

Take a magical journey to the North Pole on the original Polar Express Train that includes a wonderful ride to the North Pole, a sea of elves, and of course Santa himself.   

With exclusive treats and gifts, your two-hour journey will include  a train ride to the North Pole,   a enchanting walk to the North Pole Theater, where the little boy in Chris Van Allsburg's story has grown old, and will read the Polar Express Book to explain his journey when he was young. This journey will make true believers out of all ages., reminding us that the gift of giving is truly the best gift of all.  There are tickets available to the Polar Express in Lincoln.  Please click here for availability.

More Holiday Events can be found by going to this blog entry.

White Mountains Holiday Happenings Part 2

This is part 2 of events going on in and around the Lincoln Woodstock Area from mid-November to Christmas 2012.  Click here for part 1.

Cut your own Christmas Tree at The Rocks Estate.

Christmas Tree Farm

We invite you to join us at The Rocks Estate this holiday season to select a perfect tree from our farm. The Rocks has been described as a modern day Norman Rockwell Christmas scene, complete with the jingling bells of our horse-drawn wagon rides and marshmallows roasted to golden at our fire pit.

Guests may shop for gifts in our marketplace or online at www.therocksgiftshop.com.

Harvest Your Own Christmas Tree

Row upon neat row of perfectly shaped and scented fir trees grow in the fields at The Rocks Estate, and visitors may wander the farm in search of their special tree. You may choose and cut your Christmas tree, or have a member of The Rocks staff harvest the tree. As your tree is baled for easy transportation and loaded on your vehicle, enjoy the holiday ambience that permeates the scene at The Rocks - from warm food and hot drinks to Christmas carols and a walk along our Scrapbook Trail.

At The Rocks, we take pride in our holiday offerings:

• A family atmosphere.
• Top quality trees.
• Courteous service - from help cutting and transporting your tree to tying it on your vehicle.
• Free horse-drawn wagon rides, reserved for package customers until Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Free tree wrapping.
• Uniquely designed wreaths.
• Scenic turn-of-the-century country estate.
• The knowledge that you are helping to support conservation education in the Granite State.
• A Christmas Memory Package (LINK) that will create lasting memories and start a great tradition for your family and friends.

Hours:

Saturday before Thanksgiving until December 24th
Open every day 10 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday Afternoons 2 - 4:00 pm is Locals Day. Discounts on Trees for Local Residents!

Christmastime at Santa's Village

Christmastime is "the most wonderful time of the year" -- especially at Santa's Village.

Santa greets every child, and listens ever so attentively to all the wishes and wants of the season. Mrs. Claus joins in on the hospitality and offers some warm wassail for all their guests. If you visit, be sure to stay 'til after dark when the beautiful lighting throughout the park displays a sense of well-being and warmth on those cooler nights. Dress warmly as it gets snuggly cold on the Skyway Sleigh Monorail or the Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel. Yes, 14 rides are operating and the festivities are all geared to Christmas. Below is a list of rides that will be open (weather permitting):

• Skyway Sleigh Monorail
• Antique Cars
• Santa's Express Train
• Pixie Mix
• Christmas Carousel
• Loopin' Louie's Flying School
• The Great Humbug Adventure
• Santa's Smackers (Bumper Cars)
• Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel
• The L'il Drummer Boy
• Himalaya
• SS Peppermint Twist
• Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
• Santa's Chimney Drop
• The Fire Brigade
• Rudy's Rapid Transit Coaster (open only if the temperature is 32 or above)

As we celebrate our 59th season, we are very proud of our newer 3-D show entitled "A Tinkerdoodle Christmas." It will leave you laughing at the antics of L. Fastidious Tinkerdoodle as he prepares Santa for his yearly journey on Christmas Eve.

Shops are open too for the Christmas shoppers. A special holiday spirit is in the air. It's truly Christmas...

Christmastime 2012

Come see some Special Shows, great Yuletide Festivities, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Be sure to dress warmly, it's cold in Northern New Hampshire at Christmastime.

CHRISTMASTIME HOURS OF OPERATION

Saturday, November 17th	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday*, November 18th	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday and Saturday, November 23th & 24th	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday*, November 25th	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
December Saturdays 'til the 22nd	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
December Sundays* 'til the 16th	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
*Sundays have the lightest crowds

Christmastime Admission - $27.00 per person (children ages 3 and younger are always admitted free) Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Come see some Special Shows, great Yuletide Festivities, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Be sure to dress warmly, it's cold in Northern New Hampshire at Christmastime.

2012 Holiday Meals in Western White Mountains

The following is a list of dining options for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Years Day in the western White Mountains of New Hampshire. Updated weekly.

Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (This will be updated as I receive more information.)


Tony's Italian Grille & Pub  
3674 Route 3  Woodstock/Thornton Line (603)745-3133 Take I-93 South to Exit 30
They will be offering food until 9pm On Christmas Eve.  Closed on Christmas Day


Brittany's Restaurant and CJ's Penalty Box located in the Kanc Motor Lodge (603)745-4899  11 Pollard Rd Lincoln. 
This week we WILL be open Friday and Christmas Eve from 5 to 8 in Brittany's and 4 to 11 for CJ's,,,, Closed ALL day Christmas Happy Holidays


Seasons Restaurants @ Mountain Club on Loon
Christmas Day from 3:00pm to 7:00pm   Reservations Requested  (603)745-2244
Plated Dinner Adults $26.95  Teen 13-17 $10.95, Kids 5-12 $6.95  Age 60+ $14.95  Kids under age 4 are free.



Woodstock Inn And Brewery
PH- 603-745-3951
Open till 3pm on Christmas EveClosed on Christmas


Truants TavernPH- 745-2239
Open on Christmas Eve 11:30am - 7:00pm
Open Christmas 5:00pm-9:00pm



Hamburger HeavenPH- 745-3444
Open on Christmas Eve 11:30am -4:00pm
Closed Christmas Day





Chieng Gardens(Chinese)
Main St
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603)745-8612
Open Regular Hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day


Imperial Palace (Chinese/Japanese/Sushi)
Main St.
North Woodstock
(603)745-2388
Open Regular Hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Bethlehem/Franconia/Sugar Hill Area

Adair Country Inn
80 Guider Lane

Bethlehem, New Hampshire 03574
603-444-2600
Christmas Eve Dinner: Enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve four-course dinner in our fireplace dining room, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Reservations required serving 5:00-9:00pm, $58 per person (plus NH tax and gratuity)
Christmas Day Dinner Buffet: Relax and get in the holiday spirit during Cocktail Hour starting at 4:00pm served with delicious appetizers. Sit down and indulge in a well prepared buffet at 5:00pm. Starting at 6:30pm after dinner enjoy a festive Chocolate Extravaganza which will include a chocolate fountain and much more! Reservations required. $45 per person (plus NH tax and gratuity)

North Conway/Jackson Area

Stonehurst Manor

3351 White Mountain Highway

North Conway, NH

603-356-3113

Christmas Eve 5:30 until 8:00 pm

Christmas Dinner from 4:00 pm until 8:00

2011 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Services

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Church St,

Lincoln, NH

Christmas Eve Mass

Children's Mass 5pm

Evening Mass 8pm
Midnight Mass at 12AM

Christmas Day Mass

9:30am ONLY

Loon Mountain

Join Loon on Christmas Eve for a non-denominational candlelight service, starting at 7pm in the Governor's Lodge.

Church of the Messiah

Located behind the Woodstock Station

Christmas Eve Eucharist starting at 7:00pm. Will include choir, bells, brass section, and guitar.

Common Man Christmas Week Hours

The Common Man Restaurant in Lincoln, NH has announced special hours starting December 26, 2011.  



During the December holiday break, we will have expanded hours from December 26 through January 1. We'll be serving lunch daily from noon - 3 p.m. and dinner nightly from 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. Our grill and lounge will be open from 3 - 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday that week and from 3 p.m. - midnight on Friday & Saturday.


Spend New Year's Eve with us! Welcoming you in our dining room from 4 - 9:30 p.m. and in our grill and lounge from 3 p.m. - 1 a.m.


The Common Man Lincoln is located at 10 Pollard Road, Lincoln, NH, exit 32 off of Interstate 93, and can be reached at (603) 745-DINE (3463). 

Santa Trains now Running on Weekends

The Ho Ho Hobo Railroad is now running their very popular Santa Trains onDec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18. Train leaves at 1:00pm.

OUR HO-HO-HOBO SANTA EXPRESS is the same family fun entertainment we have been providing since the start up of the scenic Hobo Railroad in 1987. Our railroad operates the Santa Train during daylight hours on selected winter days as noted on the schedule. The tickets are $15.00 Coach. $18.00 First Class per person with under 2 FREE which includes free hot chocolate and cookies as well as a gift. Take a Santa Train with Mr Santa Claus himself on board on an hour and twenty minute ride of family fun! Your ride will follow along the Pemigewassett River from Hobo Junction in Lincoln to Woodstock. Our cars are warm and comfortable, most with tables for a family fun event. Enjoy your wait in our classic design railroad station with gifts and souvenirs. Santa visits each family and has a gift for each child.

Tickets can be purchased by going here: http://www.dynamicticketsolutions.com/hoborr/

SANTA TRAINS DEPART from our classic style depot on Route 112 opposite the White Mountains Attractions Visitors Center.

Parade of Trees in Lincoln, NH

November 26 - December 19, 2011

View these beautiful trees, and win some amazing gifts this holiday season.

Visit Lincoln Woodstock this holiday season and you could win big! Throughout the region, businesses adorn their Christmas Trees with amazing decorations and gifts... that you can win. Get a map of the tree locations, go see the tree, and purchase your raffle ticket to win some great gifts. Every tree is decorated with gifts valued over $100.

Enter to win!
Enter the raffle and you could win one or more of these amazing displays. Raffle tickets are available online at www.LincolnWoodstock.com, at each tree location, and at the Lincoln Village Shops Chamber Office. Each tree is filled with gifts and surprises from local businesses and organizations.

Click here for a map of where the trees are located.

Christmastime at Santa's Village

Christmastime is "the most wonderful time of the year" -- especially at Santa's Village.

Santa greets every child, and listens ever so attentively to all the wishes and wants of the season. Mrs. Claus joins in on the hospitality and offers some warm wassail for all their guests. If you visit, be sure to stay 'til after dark when the beautiful lighting throughout the park displays a sense of well-being and warmth on those cooler nights. Dress warmly as it gets snuggly cold on the Skyway Sleigh Monorail or the Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel. Yes, 14 rides are operating and the festivities are all geared to Christmas.

Here is a list of rides that will be open (weather permitting):

Skyway Sleigh Monorail
Antique Cars
Santa's Express Train
Pixie Mix
Christmas Carousel
Loopin' Louie's Flying School
The Great Humbug Adventure
Santa's Smackers (Bumper Cars)
Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel
The L'il Drummer Boy
Himalaya
SS Peppermint Twist
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Rudy's Rapid Transit Coaster (open only if the temperature is 32 or above)

Winter Hours for Santa's Village are as follows:

December Saturdays 'til the 17th11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
December Sundays* 'til the 18th
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
New Years Eve4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Sundays have the lightest crowds

Christmastime Admission$26.00 per person (children ages 3 and younger are always admitted free)

Cut your own Christmas Tree in the White Mountain National Forest

White Mountain National Forest Christmas Trees

Campton, NH - Cutting your own Christmas tree can be an enjoyable adventure for the

entire family. This year you may want to plan a visit to your National Forest!Bundle up,

make a lunch, bring your handsaw or ax and look for that special tree. You will need a

permit, sharp saw, thermos of cocoa and a little patience.

A Christmas tree permit can be purchased for $5 from the White Mountain National

Forest. Offices are located in Campton, Lincoln, Gorham and Conway NH. A reminder

that the Androscoggin Ranger Station in Gorham, NH is offering limited services due to

building maintenance and is closed on the weekend. The Saco Ranger District in

Conway, NH is also now closed on weekends. Please plan ahead for any informational

needs and permits. For more information about the White Mountain National Forest,

office hours, and recreation opportunities - including recreation and road closures due to

storm damage - visit www.fs.fed.us/r9/white.

Several different types of evergreen grow in the White Mountain National Forest. Many

people prefer the balsam fir because of fragrance and needle retention. Others prefer

the spruce because of the fullness of the branches and the classic shape. Keep in mind

that a wild tree may not have the perfect appearance of a commercial tree. Be

prepared to do some real searching. Somewhere out there is your ideal Christmas tree!

Please remember:

• Trees are for personal use only, not for resale. Each family may cut one tree

per permit.

• Use only hand tools to cut Christmas trees. Chainsaws are not permitted.

• Make sure you are on National Forest land. Respect the rights of landowners

when crossing private property.

• Do not cut trees in or near campgrounds, picnic areas, Experimental Forests,

Wilderness, timber sale areas, or within 100' of a state highway. When you purchase

the permit ask if there are any known "off limit" areas.

• Do not cut trees larger than 8" in diameter at chest height. Pack down limb piles

low enough so they are within 2' of the ground. Scatter limbs and wood at least 25 feet

away from roads, streams, hiking trails, and property boundaries.

• Cut your tree so remaining stumps will be less than 10" in height.

• Attach your tree tag after cutting and before transporting your tree.

Be prepared for winter -- dress appropriately in warm clothing, and make your day a

safe one!

Limited Number of Polar Express Tickets Available

The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation has made a limited number of tickets available for the Lincoln Performance. Please follow this link to find dates and availability.

A magical Journey to the North Pole! The Polar Express Event of New England® offers this truly unique adventure as a four dimensional interactive experience that only happens here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We are the original Polar Express Event that includes a wonderful train ride, a sea of elves, and of course, Santa himself!
With exclusive treats and gifts, your two-hour holiday journey will include a wonderful walk to the North Pole Theater, where the little boy in Chris Van Allsburg’s story has grown old, and will read the Polar Express book to explain his journey when he was young. This journey will make true believers out of all ages, reminding us that gift of giving is truly the best gift of all.
We encourage reading the Polar Express book by Chris Van Allsburg, giving you insight to this memorable experience.
Net proceeds from the Polar Express Event of New England® fund Literacy Programs, such as our Books in Character Outreach program, the Believe in Books Bookbag Program, and our Books from Birth program in Northern New Hampshire and Western Maine.