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25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246    (603) 524 8813

EVENTS ARCHIVE

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Building Committee Meeting

4pm, April 16, 2012

AnnaLee Thorndike Art Competition Exhibit

Tuesday, April 10th -Tuesday April 19th, 2012

For eligible high school seniors in the Lakes Region
Awards ceremony held the evening of April 17th.
Sponsored by Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation: lrscholarship.org



Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at the Historic Belknap Mill with the Laconia Rotary

April 19, 5 - 7 pm

Join us to learn about the Laconia Rotary's many projects and to tour the historic Mill. The Belknap Mill will be displaying information about the upcoming Private Collections event, how to become a member of the Belknap Mill and how to sign up to rent the Mill for your next business meeting or event.

Catering by Contigiani's Catering.



Gift Shop Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

1pm, April 20, 2012



Finance Committee Meeting

4pm, April 20, 2012



Executive Committee Meeting

4:30pm, April 23, 2012



Trends and Issues in Nonprofit Governance

8:30-11am, April 24, 2012

Roundtable discussion with the NH Center for Non Profits Board and staff leaders will discuss a variety of topics, tactics and tools. The last 1/2 hour will introduce the web-based resource NonprofitNext. Register: www.nhnonprofits.org or call 225-1947.




Children's Authors Tea

5-7pm, April 12th, 2012

You are cordially invited to attend the Children’s Authors Tea. This wonderful, free event is organized to promote the importance of early literacy. Come celebrate “Strengthening Families and Communities Month” with us! Special Guests and New Hampshire Authors: Kathy Brodsky, Deborah Bruss, Tabatha Jean D’Agata, Rosanna Eubank Dude, Terry Farish, & Denise Ortakales Evening Events: Book signing and sales by authors, story telling, raffle drawings, light snacks, and tea. This is a free family event. Every child will receive a free book!

For more information: please call Child Care Resource and Referral at the Family Resource Center at 524-1741 x21

Generously sponsored by: Curt's Caterers


Finance Committee Meeting

4pm, April 13, 2012



Bridal Show Booth

Bridal Show Booth March 25
Location: Margate, Laconia, NH

Planning a wedding or event? Join us at the Lakeside Bridal Show at the Margate in Laconia from noon - 3 pm. The Belknap Mill's booth space at the bridal show will display event info. www.lakesregionbride.com to pre register.



Arts Alive 2012

Arts Alive

March 12-31, 2012

This wonderful exhibit of artwork by Lakes Region school children returns to the Beknap Mill. Participating schools hold open houses:

March 12, Laconia school artwork open house,
5-7 pm

March 14, Gilford school artwork open house,
5-7 pm

March 15, Winnisquam school artwork open house,
5:30-7 pm

March 20, Belmont school artwork open house,
6-7 pm

March 21, Gilmanton school artwork open house,
6-7:30 pm







Program Committee Meeting

March 13, 9:30 am
Regular Meeting

Ad Hoc Committee on the Gift Shop

3/16/12 1:00 pm Purpose: Organize and Initiate Study Contact: Betty McGreevy (603) 524 8813

Building Committee Meeting

March 19, 4:30 pm
Regular Meeting

Marketing Committee Meeting

March 6, 9 am
Regular Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

March 9, 3 pm
Regular Meeting
Gunstock Mountain

Gunstock Through the Ages

February 15 - March 4, 2012

This exhibit on the first floor gallery at the Belknap Mill offers a fascinating look at the history of skiing in NH's Lakes Region and at Gunstock. Those who love local history, skiing and sports should stop by and view the exhibit which includes donations from Gunstock of signs, skis, clothing, photos and artifacts.

More Information: (603)524-8813

Left: The first chair lift in the East, located at Gunstock. Officially dedicated in 1938 and dismantled in the late 1970's. Image courtesy Gunstock Mt. Historic Preservation Society



Executive Committee Meeting

4:00pm, Monday February 27, 2012


Regular Trustee Meeting

4:30pm, Tuesday February 28, 2012


Historic Belknap Mill’s “Trees for the Holidays”

Saturday, December 3, 2011 – Friday, January 6, 2012

Location: Historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246
Contact: (603) 524-8813

Beautiful and uniquely decorated trees sponsored by various organizations, businesses, classrooms and individuals. Vote for your favorite! – prizes will be awarded. Free and open to the public.


Ring in the New Year at the Historic Belknap Mill

Saturday, December 31, 11:30 pm

Location: Historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246
Contact: (603) 524-8813

Started in 1970 by founder Peter S. Karagianis, the historic Holbrook Bell in the Mill’s bell tower will proudly ring in the new year of 2012 at the stroke of midnight. Doors will open at 11:30pm. Light refreshments will be served; admission is free.



Book Cover Image

Book Signing by
Carol Lee Anderson and Penny Pitou:
“The History of Gunstock – Skiing in the Belknap Mountains”

Saturday, December 10, 2011
2:00 pm-3:00 pm


Location: Historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246
Contact: (603) 524-8813

The Historic Belknap Mill in downtown Laconia will host a book-signing by local author Carol Lee Anderson and local Olympic ski champion Penny Pitou. The book will be available for sale as well. The book tells the history of the Belknap Mountains Recreation Area beginning in the 1920s through to why and how it changed to Gunstock Ski Area, and includes information on preservation efforts that continue today.

Many other activities will occur throughout the downtown area on December 10 as Laconia celebrates its Christmas Open House from 12pm to 6pm. Merchants and other organizations and businesses will have activities and special sales to encourage the public to visit.


Homes for the Holidays House Tour

Saturday, December 3, 2011
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday, December 4, 2011
11:00 am - 3:00 pm


Sponsored by: Opechee Garden Club
Tickets are $10.00 and available in advance at the Gilford and Laconia Public Libraries, the Belknap Mill, Kitchen Cravings Restaurant or
by contacting: (603) 436-8813 or opecheegardenclub@yahoo.com.
Tickets will also be available at the door at The Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246


Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 17, 9:00am - 3:00 pm

Arts & Crafts - Gifts for Holiday Shopping.
Location: Historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246
Contact: (603) 524-8813 or information@belknapmill.org

Join us at the Belknap Mill where something is always going on!

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