Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Windy Ridge Story Hour 2012


Windy Ridge Orchard
 Summer Story Hour 
with Clarissa Elliott & Johnna Kendall

Please Join us for our Weekly Adventures in Movement & Music
We will meet under the tent from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday Rain or Shine
Windy Ridge Orchard ,1775 Benton Road(Rte. 116), North Haverhill, NH

July 11th: Bubbling Over with Happiness!
You may want to bring a change of clothes, since we will have a mornng filled with creating bubbles and engaging in water play! Children will learn about wind and the weather through bubble movement, as well as wind socks.

July 18th:  We Love Bugs!
Children will enjoy listening to stories about some of their favorite insects. They will also enjoy some fun children's songs about a love for bugs! Since many rocks look like ladybugs, turtles and other creatures, they are perfect for painting. Come and join us and create your own amazing rock creature.

July 25th:  Meet the Windy Ridge Marching Band!
Children will listen to two books based on music, instruments and dinosaurs! Then they will create their own tambourines and play in their very own marching band. The focus will be on how fun music can be and how music can act as an outlet for creativity.

August 1st: Yoga Day!
Wear your comfortable clothes and come play yoga! It's a story hour about keeping our bodies healthy and learning some new yoga moves! The children will try out some animal yoga poses and also talk about gardening. After children discuss the different vegetables and fruits that can be grown in our own local environment, they will be given the opportunity to take their creativity to paper. There will be many different parts of fruits and vegetables that will be available to paint with to create a beautiful work of art.

August 8th: We've Caught the Dancing Fever!
Dancing is the theme of the day. After listening to stories, children will make balloon bean bags and dance to the Bean Bag Boogie! This day will focus on both gross and fine motor skills, as well as teaching and reviewing the body parts.  This day is about encouraging every child to love to dance, no matter their gender.

August 15th: Dress Up Party Day!
Celebrating the last story of the Summer, children will be invited to dress up as one of their favorite chracters from a book.  After listening to books about some of their favorite characters, they will enjoy a fancy picnic lunch. Caregivers are invited to dress up too!

2012 Summer Children's Theater

2012 Summer Children's Theater at Papermill Theater 


Throughout the summer, five professional adult actors from NCCA’s Children’s Theatre Company perform original musical adaptations of popular fairy and folk tales in seven communities throughout New Hampshire. The shows appeal to adults and children ages 3 and up and run about 30 minutes. The performances finish with a cast meet and greet immediately following the performance.
2012 Children’s Theatre Performance Schedule
Children’s Theatre tickets can be purchased by contacting the location site. Tickets for the Lincoln performances are $6 and can be purchased online at www.papermilltheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (603) 745-2141

Lincoln Performances Only (Wednesday and Saturday Mornings). For other locations contact location site.

Single Ticket$6.00
Group Tickets – (20+, advance notice required)$5.00
Here is the schedule for 2012:

Little Mermaid July 2-7
NCCA's award winning Children's Theater presents the Hans Christian Anderson classic about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince.  This is a tail great for the whole family that you don't want to miss.



Aladdin July 9-14
NCCA's Children's Theater takes the story from Arabian Nights and transforms it to the stage in a unique performance. What will Aladdin wish for from the magical Genie of the lamp? Will he marry the Emperor's daughter? Get your wish answered by seeing this fantastic show for the whole family.

The Golden Bird July 16-21
Three brothers compete on a quest to capture the golden bird, a golden horse, and a princess in a golden castle.  Which brother will win in this classic French fairy tale presented by NCCA's award winning Children's Theater?  Come to the show and see what pans out.

Thumbelina  July 23-28
NCCA's Children's Theater presents another Hans Christian Andersen story about a tiny girl and her adventures with her short appearance and toads and moles that want to marry her.  Will she successfully avoid their intentions before falling in love with a prince just her size?

Elves and the Shoemaker  July 30 - Aug 8
NCCA"s Children's Theater cobbles together an exciting rendition of this Brothers Grimm tale. A kind and poor old Shoemaker gives away his last pair of shoes to a beggar and is rewarded by Elves who work in the night making shoes for him.  Will the Shoemaker find out who the Elves are? Find out in this sen-shoe-tional show.

Sleeping Beauty August 6-11
This lively telling of the classic fairy tale will keep you awake with all of its action and fun! NCCA's award winning Children's Theater will tell the story of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip in this fabulous play for the whole family.  See how powerful true-loves kiss can be.  Will she awake or does she just hit snooze on the alarm clock?

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs  August 13-18
You'll be Grumpy if you miss this classic Brothers Grimm tale of a princess-to-be and seven short guys in need of a psychologist. NCCA's Children's Theater performs this fantastic show for the whole family. You will be singing and humming the great tunes from the original telling.

Rumpelstiltskin August 20-25
Before Beyonce said "Say my name." an evil man named Rumpelstiltskin did. If you guess his man you get a wish. If you don't he gets your children. Watch this evil man dance and sing with the rest of the award winning NCCA Children's Theater cast as they tell this classic story.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Activities Schedule for June 22 to June 30, 2012


Friday, June 22nd, 2012
6:00PM                  Tie Dye T-shirts ($5 per shirt—$3 if you have your own)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make a tie dye t-shirt. We have shirts of all sizes, but your welcome to bring your own. We will have 3 different colors to create your tie dye masterpiece!
8:00PM             Smores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric down at the fire pit to make some delicious smores. We will have the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, as well as the sticks to roast with
8:00PM                  Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
                                Come down to the lobby and enjoy the movie Puss in Boots. We will supply the popcorn.

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
8:45AM                  COG Railway ($28 per person or $39 per person if you want to include Lunch.)
Join Eric as we head up to the famous Cog Railway. This railway chugs up the side of Mt. Washington all the way to the top where you can experience “the world’s worst weather” At the top you will get magnificent views on a nice day, and at the very least, you will get to stand on the tallest mountain in the northeast.
9:00AM                  Junior Tennis Clinic ($15 per person ages 5-15)
Sign up for a tennis lesson with our tennis pro Hayden Roma. This is a junior lesson for ages 5-15, the clinic will run 1 hour and will work to increase confidence, skills, and knowledge to improve their overall tennis game.
10:00AM               Adult Tennis Clinic ($25 per person ages 16 and up)
Join our tennis pro Hayden Roma for an adult tennis clinic. This clinic will run approx.1 hour and will work to increase confidence, skills, and knowledge to improve their overall tennis game.
7:00PM                  Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! Please go to Moose Booth on Main St. to board the Bus. Parking is at White Mountain Bagel & Deli
7:00PM                  Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz.  She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry!  Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM                  Facebook Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Go to our Facebook  Page and vote for the movie you want to see tonight.  We will supply the popcorn.

Monday, June 25th, 2012
9:00AM                  Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierge 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!
11:00AM               Walk to Loon Mountain (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric on a scenic walk over to Loon Mountain. We will walk along the bike path at the bottom of the driveway across 112 and along the river until we get to the bridge at Loon Mountain. This is a 2 mile, flat, easy hike mostly going alongside the Pemi River so be sure to bring your camera!
2:15PM                  Hike to Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge($5 per person)
Join us as we head out on the Kanc over to Sabbaday Falls. Sabbaday Falls is a 3/4 mile round trip hike up to a 3 tiered waterfall!! Most of the trail is flat, except for one small hill. This is a very scenic area with a beautiful waterfall! Rocky Gorge is a smaller gorge with a good sized waterfall a few miles down the road from Sabbaday Falls. This scenic area in the Swift river is not something you want to miss! The trail will probably be muddy so boots or other sturdy footwear is highly recommended NO SANDALS!
7:30PM                  Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy the movie We Bought a Zoo . We will supply the popcorn.

 Tuesday,  June 26th, 2012
9:30AM                 Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person by Van or $17 per person if by Bus)
Join us as we head west of Lincoln to see a few covered bridges.  First we will stop at the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, which is a smaller bridge with a beautiful waterfall underneath it.  After that we will head to the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, which is 1 of 2 completely original bridges left in the country.  Finally we will stop at the Bath Covered Bridge, which is the longest covered bridge entirely in the state of NH.  Also at the Bath Covered Bridge is the Brick Store, America’s Oldest General Store
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                  Tie Dye T-shirts ($5 per shirt—$3 if you have your own)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make a tie dye t-shirt. We have shirts of all sizes, but your welcome to bring your own. We will have 3 different colors to create your tie dye masterpiece!
7:00PM             S’mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric down at the fire pit to make some delicious s’mores. We will have the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, as well as the sticks to roast with
8:00PM                  Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy the The Smurfs. We will supply the popcorn.

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
8:45AM                  COG Railway ($28 per person or $39 per person if you want to include Lunch.)
Join Eric as we head up to the famous Cog Railway. This railway chugs up the side of Mt. Washington all the way to the top where you can experience “the world’s worst weather” At the top you will get magnificent views on a nice day, and at the very least, you will get to stand on the tallest mountain in the northeast.
5:00PM             Ice Cream Social ($4 per bowl)
Come down to the Fun Factory just off the main lobby for an ice cream social. We will have different kinds of ice cream, and almost everything you can think of for toppings.
7:00PM                  Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! Please go to Moose Booth on Main St. to board the Bus. Parking is at White Mountain Bagel & Deli(Available every night. Please see sign up sheet in Lobby)
7:00PM                  Half Moon Jewelry Design ($12 per bracelet) (or $15-$17 per ankle bracelet)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz.  She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry!  Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM                  Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy The Great Outdoors We will supply the popcorn.


Thursday, June 28th, 2012
10:00AM               Trip to Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves.  ($16 for Adults $12 for Children) It's an                                      adventure that combines the beauty and mysteries of nature with the excitement of exploring! Lost                                  River Gorge is a journey through time. As you travel this timeline, you’ll explore steep walled  gorges and rugged boulder caves still lit by lanterns and guided by boardwalks. There are   numerous stairs here so please be prepared.  Proper footwear recommended as there are many   damp areas.
6:00PM                  Flume Gorge Movie
Come down to the lobby and learn about the famous Flume Gorge.
8:00PM                  Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy the movie Tower Heist.   This movie is PG-13.  We will supply the popcorn.

Friday, June 29th, 2012
8:00PM                  Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
                                Come down to the lobby and enjoy the movie Puss in Boots. We will supply the popcorn.

Saturday, June 30th, 2012
8:45AM                  COG Railway ($28 per person or $39 per person if you want to include Lunch.)
Join Eric as we head up to the famous Cog Railway. This railway chugs up the side of Mt. Washington all the way to the top where you can experience “the world’s worst weather” At the top you will get magnificent views on a nice day, and at the very least, you will get to stand on the tallest mountain in the northeast.
9:00AM                  Junior Tennis Clinic ($15 per person ages 5-15)
Sign up for a tennis lesson with our tennis pro Hayden Roma. This is a junior lesson for ages 5-15, the clinic will run 1 hour and will work to increase confidence, skills, and knowledge to improve their overall tennis game.
10:00AM               Adult Tennis Clinic ($25 per person ages 16 and up)
Join our tennis pro Hayden Roma for an adult tennis clinic. This clinic will run approx.1 hour and will work to increase confidence, skills, and knowledge to improve their overall tennis game.
7:00PM                  Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! Please go to Moose Booth on Main St. to board the Bus. Parking is at White Mountain Bagel & Deli
7:00PM                  Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz.  She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry!  Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM                  Facebook Movie Night — (FREE EVENT) Go to our Facebook  Page and vote for the movie you want to see tonight.  We will supply the popcorn.

Bear Activity High: Homeowners and Campers Should Take Precautions


Something's Bruin
CONCORD, N.H. – Bears seem to coming out of the woodwork in New Hampshire these days. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is dealing with numerous bear complaints from around the state, many of them involving female bears with cubs.
Last Saturday (June 16, 2012), a Grafton, N.H., woman was injured after encountering a bear with cubs on her deck while letting her dog out. Female bears are often protective when cubs are present, or when approached by a dog.
Because a person was injured in the Grafton incident, Fish and Game responded by setting a culvert (live bear) trap near the woman's house for three nights, as protocol requires, to try to capture the bear if it returned. As of Wednesday morning (June 20, 2012), the bear had not returned and the trap has been removed. Wildlife officials consider it unlikely that the bear will return to the site. No additional trapping is planned at this point in time.
June is often a busy month for bear activity, but this year is unusually so, according to USDA Wildlife Damage Specialist Rob Calvert. "The early spring has fast-forwarded these bears into July feeding behaviors, but the wild berry crop won't be ready for another month," said Calvert. "So they are panhandling – coming out of the woods, often with cubs, to seek out easy sources of food near houses and farmyards for themselves and their young."
Early summer represents a somewhat lean time for bears, according to Andy Timmins, Fish and Game bear biologist. Last fall's acorns have turned into woody sprouts. Lush spring vegetation has hardened off and is less valuable to bears. Most of the summer fruits that provide food for bears will not be available for a few weeks. "This period of low food abundance causes bears to search out high-quality, readily available foods provided by humans, and is the main reason why the majority of bear complaints in New Hampshire occur during June and July," says Timmins.
The high level of bear activity this year means it is more important than ever to remove any bear attractants from your property. Although black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, they are opportunistic and will search for human food supplies when natural foods are not available. Birdseed, unsecured garbage and pet food all can be big temptations for bears.
Many backyard chicken operations in New Hampshire have been targeted by bears this year, too. "If you've got chickens, you need to protect them by using electric fencing or a very sturdy enclosure," said Calvert.

"Above all, the public must understand that it is illegal to intentionally feed bears in New Hampshire," said Timmins. "Intentional feeding can cause problems in residential areas and can result in fines. It also threatens the life of the bear, which may have to be destroyed if it becomes a nuisance animal habituated to human food sources. It's unfortunately often true that 'A fed bear is a dead bear.' So if you love bears, don't feed them."
The No. 1 rule for avoiding conflicts with bears while hiking and camping is to maintain a clean campsite. All food, garbage and aromatic items (like toothpaste and other toiletries) should be stored out of reach of bears. Do not store these items in your tent. If car camping, keep all food and coolers in a building or vehicle with the windows rolled up. If camping at a remote site, bring rope to properly hang these items. Use food canisters at remote sites when available. To assist visitors, the Androscoggin Ranger District in Gorham has a limited number of bear-resistant food canisters that are available on a first-come, first-served basis for up to five days. For more information on this program, go to www.fs.fed.us/r9/white.
Fish and Game recommends that people take the following action to reduce the chances of a bear visiting your home or campsite:
* Stop all bird feeding by April 1 or as soon as snow melts.
* Clean up any spilled birdseed and dispose of it in the trash.
* Secure all garbage in airtight containers inside a garage or adequate storage area, and put garbage out on the morning of pickup, not the night before.
* Avoid putting meat or other food scraps in your compost pile.
* Don't leave pet food dishes outside overnight.
* Clean and store outdoor grills after each use.
* Do not leave food, grease or garbage unsecured around campsites.
* Store food and coolers in a closed vehicle or secured area while camping.
* Finally, never intentionally feed bears!
"During these challenging times, we don’t want to forget the amazing ecological, cultural and recreational values that bears represent to our state and citizenry," said Ellingwood. "Our ability to maintain bears in a positive light is largely impacted by the behavior of people. Anything the general public can do to keep our wild bears wild will contribute to the future well-being of this invaluable wildlife resource."
If you have questions about bear-related problems, you can get advice by calling a toll-free number coordinated jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department: 1-888-749-2327 (1-888-SHY-BEAR).
For more information on preventing conflicts with black bears, visit www.wildnh.com/Wildlife/Somethings_Bruin.htm.