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Community
MARCH
•• MARCH 4 ••
TRACKING MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
The Newfound Lake Region Associa- tion (NLRA) invites community mem- bers to gather for an engaging con- versation about the natural world at Let’s Talk Nature: Tracking Monarchs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Grey Rocks Conservation Center at 178 North Shore Road in Hebron.
•• MARCH 5 ••
•• MARCH 8 ••
PEMI PATH SNOWSHOE
AND HIKE
Starting at 1pm at Bristol Falls Park on Central St. in downtown Bristol. Join us for a snowshoe/hike along the old railroad bed on the Pemigewas- set River from Bristol to Profile Falls. The guided hike is a collaboration be-
tween the Pasquaney Snowshoe Club and the Bristol Pemi Path Committee. The hike is a wooded, 4-mile, round- trip trail along the river on the old railroad bed. There will be some cars offering a return shuttle for those in- terested. For more information, con- tact Janet Metcalf at metcalfjanetj@ gmail.com or call 603-744-0440.
•• MARCH 9 ••
NLRA TO HOST
WATERSHED WORKSHOP
The Newfound Lake Region Asso- ciation (NLRA) will host the 2026 Newfound Watershed Workshop at 5:30 p.m. at the Grey Rocks Conser- vation Center (178 North Shore Rd, Hebron). Designed to connect local town board and committee members with practical tools and resources, the workshop supports effective land-use decision-making and is open to the general public.
•• MARCH 10 ••
BRISTOL VOTING
VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE on Tues- day, March 10, 2026. The polls will be open from 8am to 7pm for the Elec- tion of Officers (all Open Positions on the ballot) and Zoning Amendments (as proposed by the Planning Board). Voting will take place at the New- found Regional High School in the Gymnasium - 150 Newfound Road.
•• MARCH 12 ••
ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS AT THE MINOT-SLEEPER LIBRARY at 6 p.m. Mission Blue 1 hour/34 min- utes. Available on Netflix.
Join the world-renowned oceanogra- pher Sylvia Earle in her campaign to save the ocean from overfishing and toxic waste. You can also stop in at the library and pick up a list of suggested films to watch at home with your fam- ily. The list has been prepared by the Bristol Sustainability Committee.
•• MARCH 13 ••
VOICES AGAINST
VIOLENCE BALL
Tickets are now on sale for the an- nual fundraising ball hosted by Voices Against Violence. The ball is an evening of entertainment, auc- tions, and community support for survivors of domestic and sexual vi- olence. For ticket information and event details, visit the Voices Against Violence event page. https://www. voicesagainstviolence.net/2026-an- nual-ball/
•• MARCH 14 ••
TOWN MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:00 am, and will concern Articles 12 through 25. The full Warrant is
available on the Town Website. Town Meeting will take place at the New- found Regional High School in the Auditorium - 150 Newfound Road.
•• MARCH 17 ••
•• MARCH 21 ••
MAPLE WORKSHOP
Join us for a Maple workshop from tree to table at the Slim Baker Lodge on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 1-3:30 p.m. The Outdoors workshop of The Hill Village Bible Church will present the skills of tree ID, the timing of the flow, tapping the tree, sap collec- tion, and evaporating to standards to produce syrup and candies. Much of the class will be spent outdoors, so dress for the weather and wood- land conditions. This event is free of charge. Contact Jeff to register or for more information. 603-770-4386 jeff- beach74@gmail.com
MUD SEASON MIXER
Saturday, March 21 | 7PM – 10PM at the Bristol Historic Town Hall
GALLERY NIGHT AT ODYSEA
March Gallery is the showcasing of a Newfound Regional High School stu- dent and their art. NRHS and Bliss are proud to announce Liliane Whittum as the first student artist! The event will take place at Odysea Coffee, located at 265 Lake St, Bristol. The event will run from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bachata dancing will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
•• MARCH 21 & 22 ••
BRISTOL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY YARD SALE & CRAFT FAIR Saturday, March 21 from 9am-3pm Sunday, March 22 from 10:30-2pm
Simard Hall, Our Lady of Grace Church (basement). Interested ven- dors, contact June 508-633-2557 or Kathy 610-256-4935.
APRIL •• APRIL 4 ••
EASTER FUN COMES TO ALEXANDRIA
This year, our Easter Egg Hunt will fall on Saturday, April 4th. If there are any businesses that would like to contrib- ute to the adult hunt, please contact Nikki at (603)631-2213. We would love your support on this family day! Our hunt is free for everyone from any town. Volunteers are adored! More in- formation to follow!
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Friends’ page on the library’s website, or you can cut out the accompanying March schedule.
The Friends of the Minot-Sleeper Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community.
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Winter Hours: Saturday & Sunday 11-4pm
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Looking to lift your spirits this winter?
Over the coming months, local restaurants
are collaborating with the Friends of the
Minot-Sleeper Library to raise funds for
the library. Restaurants that participate will
be recognized in our advertising, while the
library will receive funds to support events
and programs, which ultimately benefit our
community.
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PLYMOUTH OPTICAL SHOPPE
“Where Seeing is believing”
Serving the greater Plymouth community for over 35 years.
Come check out our large selection of eyeglasses and sunglasses from designer to budget eyewear for all.
server with a bookmark indicating
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your support for the library.
● A portion of your bill will then be
603-744-6688donated to the library.
● Bookmarks can be found at the
Village Square
607 Tenney Mountain Hwy, Suite 101 Plymouth, NH 03264
P: 603-536-3569
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