Category Archives: North Conway NH

Independent Bookstore Day Saturday, April 28th

Local Events, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH

NORTH CONWAY NH – Join the Party on April 28th for the 4th Annual Independent Bookstore Day!

White Birch Books will be celebrating all day with lots of great giveaways, morning story time, kids activities, local authors, staff favorites AND more. We will also offer exclusive day-of merchandise created especially for Independent Bookstore Day by major publishers and authors.

Independent bookstores are not just stores, they’re community centers and local anchors run by passionate readers. They are entire universes of ideas that contain the possibility of real serendipity.

So we encourage you to come join the party, show your community support and shop local!

White Birch Books
2568 White Mountain Highway (Rt. 16) North Conway, NH. 03860

15th Annual Chili Cookoff and Feelin’ Good 5K Race – April 7th

Arts & Entertainment, Horsefeathers, Local Events, Local Fundraisers, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH

NORTH CONWAY, NH – Calling all foodie adventure lovers to join us as we kick off our Spring season here in Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire.  REGISTER TODAY!
15th Annual Chili Cookoff and 2nd Annual Feelin' Good 5K Race
The 15th Annual Chili Cookoff is the tastiest event of the year. North Conway Community Center is abuzz with activity of professional and home chefs enticing you with the delightful aromas of their best chili and cornbread recipes. Hourglass Adventures will join this year’s Chili Cookoff offering attendees an opportunity to participate in an escape game designed specifically for the event. Be one of the first to check it out.
Start the day on the move with the 2nd Annual Feelin’ Good 5K Race sponsored by the White Mountain Milers.

North Conway Village will feature the Red Hot Stops route with many of the shops offering discounts and tastings.

All professional chef chili entries are judged by members from the American Culinary Federation White Mountain Chapter, headed by Bryant Alden, Chef from the Wildcat Tavern in Jackson. Judged awards are given for Best Chili with first, second and third places acknowledged. Non-profit and home chefs are awarded People’s Choice Award for Best Chili selected by all tasters who attend the tour. Both categories vie for Best Cornbread and Best Display prizes!

After the competition the fun continues with the Chili Cookoff Awards Ceremony at Abenaki Trail Restaurant & Pub.

It’s food and fun all day long!

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF THE 2017 CHILI COOKOFF >

29th Annual Chocolate Festival – Sunday, February 25, 2018

Local Events, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH, Skiing & Snowboarding

Wow… it is exciting to think this event has been gaining popularity for almost thirty years! People come from great distances to cross country ski, snowshoe or drive from inn-to-inn along the trails of our 45 KM network to enjoy the spectacular scenery, warm hospitality, and great chocolate treats at stops throughout the network, most located along the trails.

Known by many as the ‘Sweetest Day on the Trails”, this may be the only day of the year when chocolate indulgence is totally guilt-free! Chocoholics cross country ski or snowshoe the trails to enjoy chocolate prepared every way imaginable. Many return year after year to enjoy the Chocolate Festival, often returning with a larger group of friends each time! Trailside businesses prepare a variety of goodies from hundreds of pounds of chocolate!

Complete info here

International Launch Party with LISA GARDNER, author of Look for Me – Feb 5th

Arts & Entertainment, Horsefeathers, Local Events, North Conway NH

LISA GARDNER, author of Look for MeNew year, new book from Valley resident Lisa Gardner! Be there for the international book launch of her latest novel, Look for Me.

Award-winning #1 New York Times Bestselling author and Valley resident, Lisa Gardner, delivers a new pulse-pounding thriller each year and never disappoints. Look for Me is her new book, debuting on Monday, February 5, and White Birch Books will host the Launch Party.

It’s the first place to see Lisa, ask questions, and get your signed copy. In fact, the book does not officially come out until the next day – so it really is the first place in the WORLD to buy her new book.

Event to be held at: Horsefeathers, 2679 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

Schouler Park Tree Lighting – November 24th

Local Events, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH

NORTH CONWAY NH – The official beginning of the Holiday Season starts with the Shouler Park Skating Rink Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 and Tree Lighting at Schouler Park, North Conway Village at 5:00 PM

Join the Shops of Norcross Circle for their Snowflake Festival with activities planned all afternoon before the ribbon cutting and tree lighting.

Community Celebrations Caretakers

Presenting Caretakers

TOWN of CONWAY, PAINCARE MWV PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

Spirit of Community Caretakers

North Conway Hannaford, Northway Bank, Eastern Slope Inn, Public Service of New Hampshire, Badger Realty, North Conway Village Association, 93.5, Magic 104 and Valley Information Radio

Community Connector Caretakers

MUDDY MOOSE RESTAURANT, ZEB’S GENERAL STORE, VARSITY BEVERAGE, FIELDS OF AMBROSIA,         THE CONWAY DAILY SUN, THE MOUNTAIN EAR, GAMWELL,CAPUTO,SIEK & CO. CPA’S, HANCOCK LUMBER, VITO MARCELLO’A ITALIAN BISTRO

Journey to the North Pole – Dec. 14-17

Arts & Entertainment, Local Fundraisers, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH

Journey to the North PoleNORTH CONWAY NH  – Join us on the family adventure of a lifetime aboard the magical Journey to the North Pole™! The Journey to the North Pole™ offers a truly unique experience that only happens here in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, with adventures departing from North Conway and Lincoln, NH during the holiday season in November and December each year.

A two-hour adventure, The Journey to the North Pole™ takes you on a magical trip to see Santa in his workshop at the North Pole!

You and your family will board the Journey to the North Pole™ train and be served delicious hot chocolate by our magical chefs, along with some of Santa’s favorite treats! Once arriving at the North Pole you’ll be escorted by elves (Santa’s helpers) outside and up to the North Pole Theater having the opportunity to leave your Santa letters at the Post Office, as well as visit with some toyshop elves along the way. The classic “The Night Before Christmas” poem by Clement Clarke Moore is dramatically read along with a visit from Santa himself, truly a magical event for all ages! Each child will receive a special gift on the return trip back to New Hampshire.

For more information about this event, tickets and lodging packages, please visit journeytothenorthpole.org.

Net proceeds from the Journey to the North Pole Event fund Literacy Programs of The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, a Charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The Ghoullog at Cranmore – All of October

Arts & Entertainment, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH

THE GHOULLOG nhNORTH CONWAY NH – Back for 2017! Are you brave enough to make it through the Ghoullog? Navigate your way through 4 individual haunts in one terrifying experience? Be chased through the dark woods and embrace the horror that’s waiting for you behind every twist and turn? The creators of the Ghoullog have done it again. This is one year you don’t want to miss. We’ll be waiting for you. Are you brave enough to make it through the Ghoullog? Navigate your way through 4 individual haunts in one terrifying experience? Be chased through the dark woods and embrace the horror that’s waiting for you behind every twist and turn? The creators of the Ghoullog have done it again. This is one year you don’t want to miss. We’ll be waiting for you.

While you’re here, visit the Haunted Playground! Scream the night away with unlimited rides on the Giant Swing, Soaring Eagle Zip Line, and Mountain Coaster. Special effects and the occasional ghost or ghoul can be found along the way.

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47th Annual Eastern Slope Ski Club Ski Sale

Local Events, Local Fundraisers, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH, Skiing & Snowboarding

eastern slope ski clubNORTH CONWAY NH – 47th Annual Eastern Slope Ski Club Ski Sale set for Nov. 10th & 11th. The Eastern Slope Ski Club (ESSC) will be hosting its 47th annual gear sale at the (NEW) North Conway Community Center on Friday, November 10th (3pm-8pm) and Saturday, November 11th (9am-12pm).

Plan on dropping off your clean and ‘modern’ Alpine, Cross Country and Snowboard gear you’d like to sell at the North Conway Community Center on the evenings of Wednesday, November 8th and Thursday, November 9th between 6pm-8pm. Each item requires a tag ($1 each), which will be available for purchase when you are dropping items off. Or, you can save time and buy them soon at Bob and Terry’s Sports Outlet in North Conway.

All unsold items (and proceeds from your sales) MUST be picked up at the Community Center on Saturday, November 11th between 4pm-6pm. PICK-UP IS ON A NEW DAY AND TIME, please take note. Anything NOT picked up will be considered a donation, and all proceeds from the sale will benefit the ESSC.

Questions? Message us on Facebook for a quick response!

Return of the Pumpkin People – Sunday, October 1, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Conway NH, Jackson NH, Local Events, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH

Return of the Pumpkin PeopleJACKSON NH – Celebrating our 33rd year of hosting one of New Hampshire’s premiere fall events… the Return of the Pumpkin People. Take this self-guided tour of more than 80 different locations hosting Pumpkin People displays. This is an event will amaze even the toughest of critics. You will see Pumpkin People doing all kinds of things from flying across yards to deep sea diving. Our members’ talent out does itself year after year. Peruse the photos of last year’s event participants and see for yourself.

Maps and People Choice Award Ballots will be available by September 1st, 2017. You can request them by calling the office at 603-383-9356, sending an email to [email protected] or picking one up at any of the participating businesses located throughout the Conway and Jackson Area of New Hampshire.

For more information please check back as we get closer to the event. Be sure to check out our “All Things Pumpkin” Festival as well.

Location: Throughout Jackson Area
Date: Sunday, October 1, 2017

Wine & Cheese Happy Hour with Local Author Jean Webb Tuesday, September 12 at White Birch Books

Arts & Entertainment, Local Events, Mount Washington Valley NH, North Conway NH

A HEART OF STONE by Mt. Washington Valley author, Jean Webb.NORTH CONWAY NH – Please join us at White Birch Books for a Mid-week afternoon Happy Hour to welcome the new novel A HEART OF STONE by Mt. Washington Valley author, Jean Webb. We’ll enjoy complimentary wine and cheese and get a chance to hear from the author herself.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
A HEART OF STONE is a riveting novel which tells the compelling story of two people who must overcome challenges and cross the sea to be together. The story first takes place in Scotland. Sean Wicklow arrives at the estate of his sister, Megan, and her husband Angus MacFarland to mend the breach in their relationship that has existed for many years. When Sean arrives, he finds that the MacFarland estate has been raided and devastated by outlaws, who have burned the manor house and town. They have left nothing behind but a small child, named Jane.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Growing up in Massachusetts, the American Revolution was always a part of Jean’s upbringing. Visits to the “Old North Bridge” and to the greens of both Concord and Lexington with their tributes to the heroes of the Revolution, were constant reminders of America’s past. Marrying an Air Force Officer and being a military wife for thirty years also impacted Jean’s experiences throughout life. Continue reading Wine & Cheese Happy Hour with Local Author Jean Webb Tuesday, September 12 at White Birch Books →