Canterbury Shaker Village’s serene beauty shines through in November. If you haven’t yet come to visit, there’s still time. The village is open weekends through November 24th and then re-opens for holiday events. Through November 24, guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 2 pm, and the Café is open from 11-2. The museum store is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm through November 29, the day after Thanksgiving. Then join the fun at Christmas at Canterbury on Dec. 7 and 14. Or consider reserving a spot of one of our special candlelight tours offered on December 6, 8, 13, and 15. Continue reading

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for a do-it-yourselfer, an owner of an old house or barn, or simply someone who loves New Hampshire’s historic buildings, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance offers a hassle-free shopping option. Continue reading

Initial concepts due Dec. 2 for first round funding consideration Continue reading

The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation, at its annual Women Building Communityevent, presented its SHE Changeaward to Girls at Work. Continue reading

Join the Discovery Center on Tuesday November 19 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM for Paint and Sip night. Follow step-by-step instructions from a professional artist on how to paint a 16”x20” canvas. Registration is $25 per person, and there will be a cash bar so you can sip while you paint. When you are done with your masterpiece, the Discovery Center is open for FREE until 9:30PM. This is a 21+ event. Continue reading

Studies from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express show that young people crave authenticity and character in the places they live, work, and visit. Older neighborhoods offer more diverse and affordable housing options and historic downtowns provide incubator spaces for small new businesses. Historic buildings and streetscapes define communities, build community pride and engagement, attract families and tourists, foster artistic expression and provide greater property tax dollars per square foot than new construction. They are denser, walkable and served by existing infrastructure. Continue reading

On Saturday November 30, 2019, the Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports Program will kick off the holiday season with the 7th annual Cold Turkey Plunge into the icy mountain waters of Corcoran Pond in the heart of Waterville Valley. The Plunge is the major fund raiser supporting WVAS activities. All donations go directly to provide snow sports opportunities for persons with cognitive and physical disabilities. Continue reading

Joseph, 26, studied Hotel and Lodging Management at Johnson and Wales University. The Hotel Concord recruited him for a front-desk concierge position shortly after opening in August 2018. Joseph successfully completed the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Certified Hospitality Concierge Program in April of 2019. In June of 2019 the hotel was awarded the prestigious honor of a 4-diamond rating from AAA. Joseph works diligently on a daily basis to help guests with everything from restaurant recommendations and entertainment options to transportation and corporate client services. Continue reading

Join the Discovery Center on Tuesday November 12 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to learn about fun field trip and outreach opportunities that the Discovery Center and other organization across NH has to offer! The Expo will include information on offerings from across New Hampshire, classroom materials, and demos and opportunities to talk with informal educators from multiple organizations. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and admission is free for teachers. Continue reading

Senate Democrats Take a Stand on Behalf of People with Pre-Existing Conditions Against Trump-Backed Junk Insurance Plans Continue reading

Canterbury Shaker Village is building a reputation as a great venue for music, and their second annual Harvest Music Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year. It takes place on Saturday, October 26 from 3 – 8 pm, and includes beverages from Canterbury Aleworks and food from the Creamery Café--soups, sandwiches and baked goods—in a historic building in the heart of Shaker Village. Continue reading

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing and the Committees on Education and Labor and Energy and Commerce had markups on the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3), Democrats’ landmark bill to drastically reduce prescription drug prices, of which Reps. Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Ann Kuster (NH-02) are co-sponsors. Continue reading

Waterville Valley’s pedestrian-friendly village is perfect for Trick-or-Treating and Halloween fun. On Friday, October 25, the Waterville Valley Recreation Department will host a Pumpkin Carving & Pizza Party. This is a great family night out from 5:30-7:30 p.m. where you can carve and decorate your own pumpkin while enjoying pizza and other fall treats. The cost is only $10 per family. Bring your own pumpkin to carve, all supplies are included. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Waterville Valley will host its annual Halloween Spooktacular! Festivities kick off at 3:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate. Ages nine and under require... Continue reading

A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office shows that Democrats’ historic legislation to lower the costs of prescription drugs would not only save consumers money; it would also save Medicare $345 billion. Continue reading

Yesterday, Seacoast Online reported that Rep. Chris Pappas spent time over the Congressional recess to talk to health care advocates and local Granite Staters about skyrocketing prescription drug costs, as well as what he is doing in Congress to address the issue. Continue reading

At issue is the Trump Administration’s drive to loosen rules around ‘junk’ insurance plans Continue reading

Granite Staters joined Rep. Chris Pappas and Protect Our Care New Hampshire and Granite State Progress at a roundtable discussion today, where they discussed the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs. Continue reading

Join the Discovery Center for its pilot event "Late Night at the Discovery Center" on Wednesday, October 30th 2019, from 6:30PM-9:30PM. Explore the Center's exhibits and galleries after hours at this 21+ event for FREE! A cash bar and the Countdown Cafe will be open with Halloween goodies for purchase. Come in costume to participate in our Halloween costume contest to win prizes. Take part in our scavenger hunt or carve a pumpkin just in time for the 31st! The Observatory will also be open for stargazing. Continue reading

Want to know where to find the best foliage this fall? Come to a valley in the midst of the White Mountain National Forest to enjoy fall colors that have it all, except lines, traffic and crowds. Waterville Valley has a weekend dedicated to the spectacular foliage of the White Mountains, from Saturday, October 12th to Monday, October 14th. This is a weekend celebration of family fun with all kinds of events for everyone including free outdoor concerts, tent sales, a ski swap, 5K road race, 1.6K fun run, 10-mile trail race, and other activities including kid’s games, pumpkin painting,... Continue reading

Want to know where to find the best foliage this fall? Come to a valley in the midst of the White Mountain National Forest to enjoy fall colors that have it all, except lines, traffic and crowds. Waterville Valley has... Continue reading

At issue is the Trump Administration’s drive to loosen rules around ‘junk’ insurance plans Continue reading