Active Living, Recreation & Community Resources Guide Play Mascoma Valley! SPRING/SUMMER 2014

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Explore your Spring & Summer Recreation Programs! The Canaan & Enfield Recreation Departments, and Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation are offering even more spring and summer activities for all ages and our community organizations are hosting a number of great special events! Fiip the page for more! Recreation Highlights!

MascomaMan Triathalon—July 26th & 27 Shakoma Beach & Swimming Lessons - Starts up July 8th! (afternoons) & Swimming Lessons - Starts up July 8th! (mornings) Huse Park Summer Camp - June 30th -Aug 1st! Register your child today! Play Field Hockey! Summer Camp - August 18th-22 at IRS field Enfield Old Home Days – July 26-27 Canaan Old Home Days – August 2, 3 & 4 Enfield Family Fair – June 26 to 29 at Huse Park FRESH – LOCAL – FUN!

Farmers Markets—Home Grown & Healthy! Enfield: Sat. 10 am – 1 pm Huse Park Canaan: Sun. 10 am-1pm Town Common

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected]

INDEX PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Registration Information 2 For your convenience, there are 4 ways to register: Youth Activities & Programs 3-4 Swimming Lessons & Beach News 5 Mail the completed registration form found in the Active Living & Adult Recreation 6-7 back of this guide along with payment to the Walking, Running & Hiking 8 appropriate town office.

Library, Arts & Culture 9-10 Visit your local town office prior to the program Outdoor Adventures 11 registration deadline, Monday-Friday 9:00am - Community Events 12 4:00pm. General Registration Form 13 Program Proposal Form 14 Drop your form along with payment at your local town office drop box (24 hours a day). Other Community Recreation 15 Fall/Winter Preview 16 E-mail your registration form to [email protected] and arrange to drop or mail payment.

WE WANT YOUR IDEAS… REGISTRATION POLICIES Do you have an event or scheduled activity to 1. Please check program descriptions for registration share? To contribute event listings to the next information, including deadlines. Some programs re- Play Mascoma Valley!, please send via email to quire a different registration form than the one provided 2. Register before the deadline for the lower rates! [email protected], or leave notices at the Registrations received after the deadline will be Canaan/Enfield Town Offices. considered separately & late fees may apply. 3. Residents of Canaan, Enfield, Orange, Grafton and Do you want to start a program? Use the proposal Dorchester may be eligible for scholarships based on form on page 14 to submit your program idea. financial need. Any parents/guardians that would like to discuss scholarship opportunities should contact [email protected]. 4. Non-resident fees are listed with program descriptions. USE THE LINKS! 5. Participants will be officially registered upon payment of fee and receipt of registration form. Throughout the newsletter you’ll see information 6. We will contact you if there is a problem with your registration, or if a class is cancelled. underlined – when viewing online, just click on 7. Full refunds are allowed up to the registration deadline. the underlined word, and your computer will Requests for refunds afterwards must be submitted in automatically bring you to the web page or email writing and will be considered individually. address for more information! 8. Thank you for participating in our Spring and Summer recreation programs!

Check out each town’s website for additional information: www.canaannh.org www.enfield.nh.us

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Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 2 Youth Summer Camps & Programs

Local Summer Camps! Challenger Sports Youth Soccer Camps Huse Park Summer Camp Register online at: www.challengersports.com For boys and girls entering Kindergarten through 5th TetraBrazil Camp—Unique programs of technical de- grade. Swimming lessons are included in afternoon velopment that challenge each player to raise their camp fee. Kids will enjoy arts & crafts, games, sports, game to new heights! Free t-shirt & soccer ball with baking, and environmental education. Special events registration. include water days and hikes on the rail trail! Days/Dates: M-F, July 14-18 Days/Dates: M-F, June 30-August 1st Location: Shaker Recreation Field, Route 4A Enfield (no camp on the 4th of July) Full Day: 9am-4pm, ages 9-16*, $198 Registration: Deadline is June 1st for the discounted Half Day: 9am-12pm, ages 9-16*, $145 prices listed below! Pick up registration forms at the British Soccer Camp- With programs for each age, the Enfield Town Office or at the Enfield Winter Farmer’s curriculums includes a variety of foot skills, technical Market drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided Location: Huse Park in Enfield games, coached scrimmages, and a mini tournament Times: 9am-12pm (AM session) 12-4:30pm (PM ses- play. Free t-shirt & soccer ball with registration. sion) Days/Dates: M-F, July 21-25 Fees: AM & PM Sessions $125 plus $70/week Location: Shaker Recreation Field, Route 4A Enfield ($200 plus $80/week non-Enfield residents) First Kicks: 11am-12pm, age 3, $84 AM Session only $125 for five weeks ($200 for non- Mini Soccer: 9am-10:30am, ages 4-5, $98 Enfield residents) Half Day: 9am-12pm, ages 6-16*, $132 **NEW** Early drop-off: 8:00 – 9:00AM, $25 per Full Day: 9am-4pm, ages 7-16*, $188 week ($30 for non-Enfield residents) *players over 16, but still in high school will be allowed to register for camp PM Session only $70 per week ($80 per week, for non- Play Field Hockey! Summer Camp Enfield residents) Basic field hockey instruction and fun. Camp is open **NEW** Late pick-up: 4:30-5pm, $15 per week ($20 to kids going into 3rd grade through the 8th grade. for non-Enfield residents) Participants must bring mouth guard and goggles. **Campers should not register for early drop off AND Loaner equipment may be available upon request. late pick up. Field hockey ball and t-shirt included w/ registration. (Registrations forms available at the Enfield Town Of- Days/Dates: M-F, August 18-22 fice. Checks payable to Town of Enfield) Registration Deadline: August 2 Enfield Village School Summer Camp Times: 9am-12pm For kids ages 5-12. Join Chip Jones and his staff at EVS Fee: $50 before August 2nd (payable to Mascoma for 7 weeks of summer fun. Activities include arts/ Valley Parks & Recreation) crafts/science projects and weekly field trips to lots of fun places like Lost River and NH Fisher Cats games. Youth Volleyball Clinics & Camps

Days/Dates: Monday-Friday, starts the day after last Check out the volleyball camps at Dartmouth College day of school—http://www.mascomavalleyasp.com/ this summer! Time: 7:30am-6:00pm Beginner Day Camp: July 7-11, 1:00-4:00pm, ages 5-12 Fee: $185/week Elite Position Camp: July 12 & 13, ages 13-18 Registration: Forms available at Enfield Village School Prospect Camp: July 15-18, ages 13-18 Camp Location: Enfield Village School Info: http://www.motionvolley.com/Camps.aspx

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 3 Youth Activities & Programs

Outdoor Museums! The Canaan &Enfield Enfield-Mascoma Lioness Breakfast Libraries have museum passes to Billings Farm, with the Easter Bunny! Shelburne Museum & Museum and VT Institute Date/Time: April 19th at 8:00am of Natural Science. Stop in at the Enfield or Location: Enfield Community Building

Canaan Library to learn more and get outside! Enfield Recreation Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt Find all the eggs the Easter Bunny hid for you! Date/Time: April 19th at 10:00am Location: Huse Park

Canaan Town Library Indian River Nursery School Lego Club: Come in and click some bricks! For Spring Soccer 2014 children ages 5+ on the last Saturday of the month

This is a preschool soccer program designed to be safe (excluding July) from 10:00am to 12:00pm. and fun for everyone. Practices are 45 minutes long International Tabletop Day! Come to the library for a and emphasize fun and vigorous participation. Age day celebrating board games—stay for the day or just and ability differences will be taken into consideration. drop by. Saturday, April 5th from 10:30am-2:30pm We encourage physical activity, team work, and introduce the basic skills of soccer. The soccer program Little Yogi’s Yoga For Preschoolers is open to all children, not just those enrolled at IRNS. Hosted by Dates/Times: Wednesday session starting April 23 Mascoma Cooperative Pre-School (6 weeks) 12:30-1:15 pm Saturday session starting April 26 (6 weeks) 9:30- 10:15am

Location: Indian River Nursery School Preschoolers ages 3 to 6 can develop their attention

Fee: $50/session ($40 for students of IRNS) skills, posture, self-confidence, flexibility, and overall $10 extra for t-shirt (optional) coordination through this fun & energetic yoga *if you commit to coach, your child will pay 1/2 price) program. *Open to all preschoolers ages 3-6, not just those Registration: Call 523-9039 and leave a message or enrolled in MCP email [email protected] Session 1: Saturdays, Mar. 15-Apr. 19, 11:30-12:15 More Information: Session 2: Saturdays, Apr. 26-May. 31 http://indianrivernurseryschool.org/soccer.html Location: Community Lutheran Church, 96 Main Street, Enfield (no affiliation) Fee: $60; ($50 for students of Mascoma Cooperative Summer Sailing Program For Kids Preschool) For three afternoons in July, young prospective sailors Registration: To enroll please e-mail ages 12-15+ can sign up with the Mascoma Sailing Club [email protected] or call for lessons on in Enfield. (603) 632-5655 More Information: Contact [email protected] http://www.mascomacooperativepreschool.org/little- for more information. yogis-yoga.html

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 4 Swimming Lessons & Beach News!

Canaan Street Lake and Shakoma Beach Swim Safe! Wear Sunscreen! (July 7-August 1) Welcome in this year’s fantastic Mascoma The Canaan and Enfield Recreation Departments are offering swim Valley summer with a focus on fun and lessons by a Red Cross certified instructor at both beaches. There safety! are two, two week sessions to choose from. **Class times vary with swim level. All ability levels are taught in each session. Use general Follow these sun safety tips: registration form in this brochure to sign up. Swim lessons 1. Seek Shade - especially mid-day included in PM session of Huse Park Summer Camp. 2. Cover Up - t-shirt & shorts 3. Get A Hat - cover ears & neck Lesson Times: 10-12:00pm in Canaan 4. Wear Sunglasses - 100% UV/UVB 12:30-2:30pm in Enfield 5. Apply Sunscreen - minimum 15SPF Session 1: July 7—July 18 (Register by Aug 30) with UV/UVB protection 30 mins. Session 2: July 21—August 1 (Register by July 14) before exposure

Canaan Street Lake- $30 for residents/$50 for non-residents And remember... Shakoma Beach- $20 for residents/$30 for non-residents Always swim with a buddy! No make-up days for thunder/lightning cancellations

Session 1 Days Time Location Time Location (July 7-July 18) Level I M-F 10am Canaan Beach 12:30 Shakoma Beach

Level II M-F 10:30am Canaan Beach 1:00 Shakoma Beach

Level III/IV M-F 11:00am Canaan Beach 1:30 Shakoma Beach

Learn to swim and to enjoy the water safely! Level V/VI M-F 11:30am Canaan Beach 2:00 Shakoma Beach

Session 2 Days Time Location Time Location (July 21-Aug 1)

Level I M-F 10am Canaan Beach 12:30 Shakoma Beach

Level II M-F 10:30a Canaan Beach 1:00 Shakoma Beach m Level III/IV M-F 11:00 Canaan Beach 1:30 Shakoma Beach

Level V/VI M-F 11:30am Canaan Beach 2:00 Shakoma Beach Supervised Swimming-Red Cross Certified Lifeguards Canaan Street Lake & Shakoma Beach Enfield

Canaan Street Lake Beach: *June 18th (tentative)— August 15th (weekdays only) Shakoma Beach: Memorial Day (weekends only from May 31 through June 17) After June 17 Shakoma Beach will be open 7 days/week from 10am-5:00pm

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 5 Active Living

Local Run, Bike & Walk Races

MascomaMan Triathlon—2 Day Event! Second Annual “4 on the 4th”

Date: Half on Saturday July 26th and the Sprint on Sponsored by Masons of Sunday July 27 Social-Summit Lodge #50 Location: 63 Chosen Vale Lane, Enfield NH Date: Friday, July 4th Start Time: 7:00am for 1/2 triathlon, 9:00am for Registration: Register by June 12th for a free t- sprint distance shirt! Race day registration begins at begins at Registration: www.mascomaman.com 7:30am. Register online at: www.https:// g2racereg.webconnex.com/canaan4m2014 Start Time: Kids Fun Run 8:30am, Race/Walk 9:00am Fee: $15 to run, $10 to walk, $5 for Kids Fun Run (12 & under only) Photo Credit: www.mascomaman.com Location: Social-Summit Lodge #50, School St. 11th Annual Shaker 7 Canaan Contact: Kati Lary Jopek, [email protected] Sponsored by Enfield Village Association

Date: Sunday, June 22 Celebrate the 4th of July with a 4-mile loop Registration: Register by June 1st for a free t- shirt! through Canaan. Walkers can enjoy a 1.4 mile Race day registration begins at 7:30am. stroll and kids 12 & under join the Kid’s Fun Run Start Time: 9:00Aam Fee: $20 to run, $10 to walk, $8 around Canaan Elementary participating in 4 dif- for kids (12 and under) if registered by June 1st ferent and fun activities along the route. Location: Shaker Recreation Park, Route 4A Enfield Contact: [email protected] More info: http://www.3craceproductions.com/ RacePages/Canaan4Miler2013.pdf

“Run From The Law” Dorchester “Going Places” Events Canaan Police BA 5K Run/3K Walk Hosted by the Canaan Police Benevolent Association Sponsored by the Dorchester Grange

Date: Sunday, August 3rd for a 5k Run and 3k Walk Date: Saturday, July 19th, Dorchester Town Hall Registration: Register by July 14 for a free t-shirt! Events: Mountain Bike-a-Thon (Choose 10, 15 or Start Time: 11am 20 mile loop) & Walk/Run-a-Thon. Bring the Location: Cardigan Mt. School family and take a casual 3 mile stroll, or choose a Fee: $25 longer run route. This event includes professional timing, a fun scenic Registration: Online at course and events for the entire family. Check out the www.dorchestergoingplaces.org Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/CanaanPoliceDepartment Start Time: 8am, please arrive by 7:30 for check-in.

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 6 More Active Living & Adult Recreation

Summer Softball League FITNESS CLASSES Want to join a team? Do you want to start a team? Low Impact Stretching & Exercise Contact Mike LeMay for more info, 252-0593. Days/Dates/Time: M, W & F from 9:30-10:30 am Location: Enfield Community Building 308 Rt.4 Horseshoe League Fee: $3/ session. Drop in and join!

Come down to Williams Field and play horseshoes with neighbors and friends. Contact Joe Butterfield INSANITY (through June 2014) for more info, call 523-4875. Days/Dates: Mondays& Fridays Times: Mondays & Fridays 5:45-6:45pm 30+ Adult Basketball Location: Enfield Community Building 308 Rt.4 Join other basketball players in the community for Fee: Buy a 10 class punch card for only $70 some friendly pick-up games! $10 drop in rate, Student/Senior Rate is $6/class Days/Time: Sundays from 10-12pm Location: MVRHS (Checks to Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation) Fee: No cost! **For adults 30 and older

Adult Volleyball Piloxing (through June 2014) Come play some volleyball with your friends and Days/Dates: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm neighbors! Location: Indian River School gymnasium Days/Time: Sundays from 5-7pm Location: MVRHS Fee: Buy a 10 class punch card for only $80, $10 drop Fee: No cost! in rate, Student/Senior Rate is $6/class (Checks to Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation)

Dodgeball Tournament Piyo Strength (through June 2014) Put together a team of 6 (10 max) and dress in your Days/Dates: Saturdays, 8:00-9:00am favorite 80’s clothing for a day of dodgeball fun! Location: Indian River School gymnasium Date/Time: April 26th, starting at 10am (sign up by 4/12) Location: Enfield Village School Fee: Buy a 10 class punch card for only $80, $10 drop Contact: 304-9620 or [email protected] to sign up in rate, Student/Senior Rate is $6/class Cost: $10.00/player or $60.00/team (Checks to Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation)

Swing-Jamie Line Dancing Zumba! (starts in April) Sign up for line dance classes with pro instructor Jamie Days/Dates: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm Orr. Bring a friend or family member and join the fun! Location: Enfield Community Building Contact [email protected] Fee: Buy a 10 class punch card for only $65, $8 drop in Dates/Time: Thursdays, 5:10-6:10 pm rate, Student/Senior Rate is $6/class Location: Enfield Community Building (Checks to Town of Enfield) Fee: $42 for 6 classes, $9 drop-in (Checks to Town of Enfield) YogaPiphany Yoga Series Days/Dates: Mon. & Wed., 3:45-4:45pm Mascoma Sailing Club Location: Indian River School Access to Mascoma Lake, personal boat storage, Laser Fee: $60 for one day or $110 for both days for the class dinghies and other boats available to members. 5-weeks Check them out on their facebook page Register online at www.ypwellness.com

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 7 Walking, Running & Hiking

Upper Valley Running Club - The Mascoma Valley Chapter! Are you looking for someone to run with? Well join the Upper Valley Running Club and join other members for group runs in and around the Mascoma Valley (Canaan, Enfield, Dorchester, Grafton and Orange). All paces welcome! Enjoy a group run with others who enjoy running, as well as a number of other membership benefits to include: informal coaching and training advice, a 10% discount on running gear at Omer & Bobs, access to UVRC running apparel and participation in UVRC social events! Days/Dates: TBD (will be based on when YOU might want to run!) Location: TBD (will be based on where YOU might want to run!) Fee: $5.00 annual membership fee with Upper Valley Running Club Join the UVRC today or contact [email protected] for more information. For more information or to become a member in the UVRC, go to www.uppervalleyrunningclub.org.

Walking Guides & Trail Maps Do You Really Love Running?

Did you know walking is among the simplest forms of Check out the trail races sponsored by the Western New exercise to benefit your health? A brisk walk of at least Hampshire Trail Running Series, 8 fun natural surface trail 30 minutes lifts your mood, strengthens your bones & races that range in distance from 5K to 14K, each offering muscles, and helps you lose weight. Check out the a taste of the Upper Valley’s beautiful natural resources. links below to discover new places to walk, contact the organization listed for more info. Mascoma Outing Club Walking Guide to Canaan, (603) 523-4501 Enfield Trail Maps, (603) 632-5026 Moon Rise Hikes up Mount Cardigan

Upper Valley Land Trust, (603) 643-6626 Join the members of Mascoma Outing Club each Upper Valley Trails Alliance, (802) 649-3079 month on the night of the full moon for a hike up Mount Cardigan to watch the moon rise over the Do you need a place to walk indoors? Valley. Contact [email protected] for more Join the “Weekend Walkers” at Mascoma High School information. to walk the halls while winter keeps it’s grip and the weather is cold and the roads are icy! Saturdays thru April from 9am-Noon Looking to go for a hike or ride? Then check out the Upper Sundays thru April from 10am-Noon, 1-3pm & 5-7pm Valley Trails Alliance: http://www.uvtrails.org

Northern Rail Trail Voted One of America’s Top 100 Trails

The Rails to Trails Conservancy has named the Northern Rail Trail one of the top 100 trails in the United States. Winding through the scenic Mascoma Valley, the rail trail has four season attractions, including snowmobiling and skiing, beautiful views of Mascoma Lake, the restored Enfield Depot, moose and wildlife along the streams and marshes in Grafton and Orange, and clear views of Cardigan Mountain. Trail improvements are planned for 2013, so hop on your bike or put on your walking shoes & explore the trail!

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 8 Library, Arts & Culture Activities

Canaan Library: (603) 523-9650, www.canaanlibrary.org Enfield Library: (603) 642-7145, www.enfield.nh.us Cardigan Mount Art Association (CMAA) (603) 523-7292, http://cardiganart.wordpress.com/

“Pub” Trivia Join other trivia fans once a week at the Canaan Town Library to test your knowledge of random facts with an evening of exciting trivia! Topics will include, but are not limited to: history, geography, literature, Canaan & NH History and contemporary culture, with a few creative topics as well. Come with a team of 4, or as an individual! Light refreshments available, and prizes for the weekly winners. Starts April 7th! Days: Mondays in April Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Canaan Town Library Contact: [email protected]

Poets & Authors Try Hard (P.A.T.H) Book Sale!

Are you a budding author? Meet with others on the Enfield Library—July 12th last Saturday of the month at the Canaan Library at Canaan Library— May 10th 10am. Share your writing and receive a gentle critique Come discover! by like-minded writers!

Canaan Meetinghouse Readings

The Meetinghouse Readings feature fiction, nonfiction and poetry read aloud by au- thors in the 1793 Meetinghouse in Canaan’s historic district. FREE ADMISSION AND REFRESHMENTS. More info: http://meetinghousereadings.wordpress.com/ Dates: Thursdays in July Time/Location: 7:30pm, Canaan Meetinghouse

BOOKS! “Fizz, Boom, Read!” Adult Summer Reading Program Canaan: July 1st to August 30th “Beat the Heat Beach Canaan Town Library Summer Reading Program Read Bingo”. Pick up your Bingo Card at the Canaan Saturdays in July, 10am - 1:00pm Town Library. Enjoy books and fun activities all focused on science and science experiments! Sign up begins June 23rd. Events and activities include a Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Basement Bookies library on July 25th and an ice cream social on Saturday, Join the Canaan Town Library Book Club! Fourth July 26th at 1pm. Don’t miss out on all the fun...sign up Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. Check the Canan at the Canaan Town Library. Town Library website for the book list and pick up your copy today.

Children’s Story Time at your Local Library Canaan: Story Time with the amazing Melissa Allen on Adult Book Discussion the first Saturday of the month at 9:30am. Call ahead Join the Enfield Library Book Club on the last Tuesday to be sure it’s happening (523-9650)! of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Pick up your copy Enfield: Check in with your librarian for details! of the book at the library.

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 9 Arts & Culture Activities

Canaan Library: (603) 523-9650, www.canaanlibrary.org Enfield Library: (603) 642-7145, www.enfield.nh.us Cardigan Mount Art Association (CMAA) (603) 523-7292, http://cardiganart.wordpress.com/

Cardigan Mountain Art Association Mascoma Performers & Players

Free and Low Cost Art Classes: Check out the link...http:// Spring/Summer Schedule of Events cardiganart.wordpress.com/ Shrek, The Musical—Based on the Oscar-winning Beginning Reed Baskets with Jane Darling 2001 DreamWorks film “Shrek”. The Mascoma High Thursdays in April starting on the 10th and May 1st. School Drama department brings the hilarious story of 6:30-8:30. At Fireflies Farm in Grafton. everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. Learn beginning reed baskets. Start with a round bot- Date/Time: May 2-3 at 7:00pm & May 4 at 2:00pm tom, learn twining, start-stop weave, form own handle, Ticket Prices: $8.00 students/seniors, $10.00 adults and placing a rim.

Cost: Class is free, materials fee is $25 Spring Concert Contact: [email protected] Date/Time: May 17th at 7:00pm Register by March 31, 2014 Location: Mascoma High School gymnasium Beading Workshop Dates: May 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 6pm-8pm Memorial Day Parades on May 26th Class is free, materials fee is $6 Enfield at 9:00am Contact: Pam Curran, 523-7539 Canaan at 10:00am

Beginning Pine Needle Baskets Dates: Thursdays in May from 6:30pm-8:30pm KNITTING & NEEDLECRAFT! Class is free, materials fee is $25 With Ponderosa long pine needles, start with a sliced 7th Annual Meetinghouse Hook-In walnut shell and learn to coil a basket.. June 1, 10am-3pm at the Canaan Meetinghouse. Join Contact: [email protected] friends and neighbors to make a hooked rug.

June in Bloom—Art in the Park and Plant Sale Call Kris Burnett for more information: 523-2074 June 14th 9am-2pm Art on the green in Canaan and Plant Sale at the Canaan Town Library Knitting & Needlecraft at Canaan & Enfield Libraries All levels of knitters & needle crafters are welcome. “Art on the Lawn” - Cardigan Mountain State Park on Instruction available for beginners. July 12th* (tentative) Enfield: Wednesdays from 10:30am-Noon Needlecraft Night (Canaan): Every Monday from 6:30-8:30pm Knitting Circle (Canaan): First and third Monday from 6pm-8:30pm. Crocheters welcome too!

“The Other Place” by Sharr White- March 28-April 13 Knitting Group at the Shaker Museum “Joe Egg” by Peter Nichols— May2-18 Every other Wed. from 6:30-8:30pm Whitney Hall Auditorium, 23 Main St. Enfield Contact Kristin Harrington More information on shows and to purchase tickets:

http://www.shakerbridgetheatre.org/html/shows.shtml [email protected]

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 10 Outdoor Adventures

Mascoma Valley Lakes, Ponds, Rivers Enfield Village Association Spring Green-Up Grab your canoe or kayak and hit the water! Date/Time: May 19th at 9am Meet up at EVA located at 78 Main Street, Enfield Clarke Pond More info: http://www.enfieldmainstreet.org/ Mascoma Wildlife Management Area Goose Pond Canaan Street Lake Mascoma Sailing Club Summer Solstice Sail & BBQ Cole Pond Check them out on Facebook!

Grafton Pond To celebrate the beginning of Summer 2014, Mas- Smith Pond coma Sailing Club invites all sailboats to join in an af- Spectacle Pond ternoon of sailing on Mascoma Lake. Continue the Crystal Lake celebration at the Mascoma Sailing Club for a Pot Luck George Pond BBQ (hot dogs, snacks & refreshment provided, but please bring a dish to share). Mascoma Lake Date/Time: Saturday, June 21 Kilton Pond Time: 2pm Tewksbury Pond Location: 194 Main Street, Enfield Orange Pond Indian River Mascoma Outing Club Enfield Outing Club Annual Polar Dip—April 1st Check in with the EOC throughout the spring and Support (or join) the members of Mascoma Outing summer to see what they have going on! Club at Canaan Street Lake on April 1st (coincidentally Website: http://enfieldnhoc.org/ also known as “All Fool’s Day”) as they take a dip in Or check them out on Facebook! the frigid waters of the lake. Donations appreciated to support future MOC adventures. Enfield Trails! Find some time this summer to get outside Check out last year’s pictures here and check out the trails in your backyard. Date/Location: April 1, 2014 at Canaan Street Lake A list and description of some great hikes can be found Contact [email protected] for more info. online here: Enfield Trails

Cardigan Mountain State Park 658 Cardigan Mountain Rd Orange, NH

An excellent area for hiking right in our backyard! A mountain road leads to trails on the west slope as well as a trail to the summit. Mount Cardigan’s 3,121-foot treeless granite summit affords outstanding views of west central , with a panorama that includes Mount Monadnock and the White Mountains, Camel’s Hump in and Pleasant Mountain in Maine. More information found online here

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 11 CommunityCommunity EventsEvents

Enfield Family Fair 4th of July Celebration Rides, food, games and fun! Don’t miss this family event! Fireworks at the Canaan Fairgrounds Dates: June 26, 27, 28, & 29 at 9:00pm (or when dark) sponsored Times: 6pm-10pm on Thursday & Friday, noon-10pm on by Cardigan Mountain School. Join Saturday, Noon-5pm on Sunday your friends and neighbors for a 4th Location: Huse Park of July Fireworks Show. Park you car in between the dirt and asphalt track at the Canaan Fair Speedway and take a seat in NH Fisher Cats Game 6/29 the stands to watch the fireworks. For more information Buy discounted tickets for a Minor about the 4th of July, please check out Canaan’s website: League Baseball game and sit in the www.canaannh.org. Field Box seats. Watch the NH Fisher Cats vs. New Britain Rock Cats (AA Canaan Street Lake Association BBQ Minnesota Twins). First 1,000 kids into Date/Time: 4th of July from 11:30-2:00pm the stadium on game day receive a free Location: Canaan Street Lake Beach hat. Kids can run around the bases after Welcome in the beach season and join your neighbors for the game! Pick up information flyers & ticket order forms at an afternoon of fun at the Canaan Street Beach and the Canaan and Enfield Town Offices. Meetinghouse. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a FREE

Date/Time: Sunday, June 29th at 1:35pm BBQ sponsored by Cardigan Mountain School, and then kick back and watch the boat parade and dog show. There Fee: $9/ticket will be sandcastle building and games on the beach for kids. If you can’t make the game on the 29th, don’t worry. Your ticket will be good for a remaining game in the 2014 regular Get out of the sun for a little while and step into the Meet- ing House for the “Lake Exhibition”, featuring animal and season! For more info contact [email protected]. plant life relevant to the lake.

Canaan Lion’s Club Summer Bandstand “Concerts in the Park” and Ice Cream Sundaes Canaan on the Common, Tuesdays in July starting July 8th (check www.canaannh.org for schedule)

Shaker Museum Spring Events—More on their website!

Shaker Museum Website: www.shakermuseum.org/calendarofevents.htm Email: [email protected]

Taste, Toast & Tour Spring Shaker Forum Shaker Sisters’ Slumber Party A Shaker Museum Fundraising Event Friday—Sunday, April 25-27 Join us for a girls’ night out with August 12th at 7:00pm Immerse yourself in Shaker Studies for a cocktails, relaxing activities, a tour of weekend of lectures, tours and special preser- the Museum including a walk to the An evening of pairings and cock- vation update. Weekend packages include cupola, board games, a movie, a tails, and appetizers while touring overnight stays, meals & programs. moonlit walk to the Shaker Feast through the Great Stone Dwelling For rates & to register call 632-4346 Grounds, and sleep in the Great Stone followed by an auction featuring Opening of Our Gardens! Dwelling. Bring your favorite entertainment and exciting prizes Saturday, May 10th 1:30-4:30pm “comfort food” to share at a potluck donated by local businesses and a Join us as we open our Shaker Herb and dinner. Movie snacks and continental decadent dessert. Community Gardens! breakfast included. For rates and to register call Cost: Garden opening free. Regular museum Cost: $35/person double & triple oc- 632-4346. tours admission required. cupancy. Single room for $10 more.

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 12 GENERAL REGISTRATION FORM Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation [email protected], 603– 632-5026; 603-523-4501

PLEASE NOTE: This registration form serves both the Town of Canaan & Town of Enfield Recreation Departments

PARTICIPANT NAME______DATE OF BIRTH______ADDRESS ______PHONE______HOUSEHOLD EMAIL (for program info)______SCHOOL______GRADE______*Please list any medical conditions, allergies, or restrictions that a coach/instructor/leader, or volunteer will need to know: (i.e. asthma, inhaler, allergies include nuts, penicillin, etc) ______Attending a sports camp? What size T-shirt? Circle your choice: Youth S, M, L, XL Adult S, M, L

Medical Insurance: Name & Address of Carrier ______Policy Number______

PRIMARY GUARDIAN: EMERGENCY CONTACT: NAME______NAME______ADDRESS______ADDRESS______TOWN/ST/ZIP______TOWN/ST/ZIP______PHONE (W)______(C)______PHONE (W)______(C)______

PLEASE INDICATE BELOW THE PROGRAM(S) YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR: PROGRAM NAME TOWN PROGRAM FEE ______

*Checks or cash accepted for payment. Please make checks payable to Town of Canaan or Town of Enfield as noted in brochure.

WAIVER and PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: The undersigned, being the parent and/or legal guardian of the participant listed above, gives permission to him/her to partici- pate in the above named program(s). I agree that no claim will be made by the undersigned on behalf of my child for personal injuries or other losses sustained as a result of my child’s participation. In the event any claim is made for injuries or damages sustained as a result of my child’s participation, I shall hold the Towns of Canaan and Enfield harmless from, and indemnify it against, any such claim including attorney’s fees incurred by the Towns and its employees whether or not such claim results in litigation. In the event of an emergency requiring medical attention, I authorize the necessary medical attention be given to my child by a qualified physician in the event I cannot be reached. MEDIA RELEASE: From time to time, media personnel at- tend Town events and take photos and videos for publication. I permit the taking of photographs and video of me and/or my child during activities for promotional purposes unless the opt out line below is initialed.

Signature (parent/guardian if participant is under 18) ______Date: ______PHOTO & VIDEO PERMISSION OPT OUT:

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Are you interested in starting a program/activity/event/camp? Complete the form below and submit it to the Recreation Departments of Canaan and/or Enfield for review.

NAME OF ACTIVITY/PROGRAM TITLE______

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION (as it would appear for advertisement)______

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# CLASSES______# WEEKS ______TIME OF YEAR ______

STARTING DATE______ENDING DATE______

DAY(S) ______TIME ______

TARGET AUDIENCE (age/grade)______MINIMUM # ______MAXIMUM # ______

FACILITY NEEDED______

MATERIALS NEEDED (list or attach)______

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APPROXIMATE COST FOR MATERIALS FOR ONE PARTICIPANT $______

PROPOSED FEE TO PARTICIPANTS $______INSTRUCTOR SALARY REQUESTED $______

INSTRUCTOR NAME ______

ADDRESS______CITY/STATE/ZIP______

PHONE (home) ______PHONE (work) ______EMAIL ______

HAVE YOU TAUGHT THIS ACTIVITY PREVIOUSLY? ______

IF SO, WHERE? ______

PLEASE LIST A REFERENCE WE CAN CALL RE: YOUR ABILITY TO TEACH THIS ACTIVITY

NAME______TITLE______PHONE______

WHAT TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT QUALIFIES YOU TO TEACH THIS ACTIVITY? ______

WHAT INFORMATION CAN YOU PROVIDE THAT INDICATES A DEMAND EXISTS FOR THIS PROGRAM? ______

ARE YOU WILLING TO ASSIST WITH PUBLICIZING THIS PROGRAM TO THE TARGET AUDIENCE, IE, PUTTING UP POSTERS, PROMOTING THROUGH THE SCHOOLS, ETC.? _____YES_____NO

PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME, AND RECENT COURSE BROCHURES IF AVAILABLE

Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation * 603-632-5026 * 603-523-4501 ext.111 * [email protected] 14 COMMUNITY CONTACTS Other Community Play Mascoma Valley! Recreation Opportunities About Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation Competition Complex: 632-4042 Katharine Lary Jopek, [email protected] [email protected] Regional Parks & Recreation Coordinator Camp Little Bull (Summer Camp): www.camplittlebull.com/# Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation is a new initiative created Mascoma Valley After School Program: by the Towns of Canaan & Enfield in April of 2013 for the www.mascomavalleyasp.com/ purpose of expanding active living recreation opportunities Mascoma Youth Sports League: and programs for residents of the Mascoma Valley region. mascomayouthsports.com Based out of both Canaan and Enfield, the Regional Parks & Canaan Lions & Leos Club: 523-7720 Recreation Coordinator is a grant funded part-time position. [email protected] The focus is on maintaining current programs, increasing the Enfield-Mascoma Lioness Club: 523-9947 number and variety of programs, particularly those focused Enfield-mascomalioness.org on active living, and exploring areas of collaboration between Enfield Outing Club: 632-1005 the Enfield & Canaan Recreation Commissions. Fraternal Order of Eagles & Ladies Auxillary:

523-4727, [email protected] The position is funded by grants from American Legion Weld Post #55: 523-4041 Mascoma Savings Bank Foundation, Social-Summit Lodge #50: Children’s Fund of the Upper Valley, Ken Lary, 523-4573 Upper Valley Healthy Eating Active Upper Valley Aeromodelers: Living Partnership (www.uvheal.org), Robert MacDonald, 448-2797 the Byrne Foundation and the Towns of Mascoma Area Senior Center: Canaan and Enfield. Sharon Dunbar, 523-4333 Friends of Mascoma Schools: Canaan & Enfield Recreation Commissions John Kelly, 632-7109 Marcia Littlefield, Canaan Recreation Chairperson Friends of Canaan Main Street: Jeanine King, Enfield Recreation Director Gary Wood, 523-4337

Boy Scout Troop #319: Bill McDonald, 523-7597 Get involved! The Canaan Recreation Commission meets at Girl Scouts: Julia Klein-Zawilinski, 7:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Town [email protected] Office Conference Room. The Enfield Recreation Department Jumpin’ Jax Alpaca Trax 4H: 523-7107 meets at 7:00pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in Mascoma Valley 4H: Todd Darling, 523-4696 Whitney Hall. All meetings are open to the public, and W. Canaan Lilac Lassies 4H: community members are encouraged to attend. Marlin Tarbox, 632-5400 Mascoma Sailing Club: Sally Sharp, 632-4192 The Mascoma Valley Parks & Recreation Department is Audubon Society of NH, Mascoma Chapter: affiliated with the following organizations: [email protected] Enfield Village Association: National www.enfieldmainstreet.org NH Recreation & Recreation Shaker Museum: 632-4346 Park Association & Park www.shakermuseum.org Association Shaker Bridge Theater: www.shakerbridgetheatre.org Cardigan Mountain Art Association: 523-7292 Mascoma Youth Upper Valley www.cardiganart.wordpress.com Sports League Trails Alliance

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603-523-4501 ext 111 or 603-632-5026 Play On! [email protected] www.canaannh.org www.enfield.nh.us Enfield Town Wide Yard Sale

Date/Time: Saturday, July 19 from 9:00am-2:00pm Old Home Days! Location: At Huse Park and all around town

Enfield Old Home Days, July 25-27th Information: [email protected]/ The Upper Valley Concert Band will kick off Enfield 632-5557/523-9947 Old Home Days on Friday, preceded by a chili cook- off at the Enfield Methodist Church. Saturday head Canaan Town Wide Yard Sale down to Main Street for the farmer’s market, library Date/Time: Saturday, May 10th open house & ice cream social, scavenger hunt and a Location: On the Common and all around town tour of the Greeley House. Saturday night a dance for Information: Call 523-4282, 523-7043, 523-7712 all ages at the Stone Mill at . A Sunday hike up Shaker Mountain and an old fashioned Fall/Winter Preview field day will top off the fun filled weekend. Contact [email protected] for more info, or to MYSL Field Hockey & Soccer - Register online this summer find out how to help. for fall sports at www.mascomayouthsports.com Halloween Party - Canaan Senior Center & Enfield Fire Canaan Old Home Days, Aug 2, 3 & 4 Station Celebrate Canaan’s history and community spirit with Adult Volleyball - Begins October 2014 at Mascoma Valley this annual tradition dating back to 1899. This year’s Regional High School, 5:00pm-7:00pm parade theme is “Glory Days of the Railroad”, so start Adult Basketball (30+) - Begins October 2014 at MVRHS 10:00am-noon on your float design today. Enjoy three full days of Mascoma Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market—November 2014 at entertainment with the Fireman’s Auction, ham and Canaan Hall bean supper, soap box derby race, kids tractor pull, Christmas in Canaan - December 2014 craft fair, adult dance, softball tournament and lots of Enfield Hometown Holidays - December 2014, Enfield other family fun! Check out their website for more Village Association info:http://www.canaannh.org/oldhomedays/ Canaan Winter Golf Tournament - February 2015

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