Week-end Activities February 17-19 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by annhaggart

Here are some activities for you to enjoy.

My pick of the week-end:

Earth Stories – works on/of paper
Fri., Feb. 17
Sat., Feb. 18
Sun., Feb. 19
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Loading Dock Gallery
122 Western Ave.
2nd Floor, A-Mill
Lowell, MA 01851
Maxine Farkas
978-349-8069
westeravearts@gmail.com

Michal Truelsen’s show of new works, “Earth Stories”, at the Loading Dock Gallery for the month of February, presents a rich, shimmery look at the world we live in. Truelsen says the show springs from her interest in geology and mapping, “and in the human experience of living on this physical earth.” The show features a series of paper bas reliefs celebrating the course of the Merrimack River from Franklin, New Hampshire to the sea at Newburyport. Many of the works reflect the terrain around Lowell, showing the eons-long story of the planet in a new way. Truelsen helps us look at the river and the land it flows through independent of the cities, roads, and other structures that appear on conventional maps. Truelsen works in mixed media, drawing, and printmaking. “Much of the work for this show is what I call ‘paper bas relief’,” she says. She cuts paper in organic shapes and glues the shapes together to build up intricate layers and surfaces that reward a visual exploration (it’s very tempting, but please: don’t touch!). A Lowell resident, Truelsen grew up in Vermont and lived in New Hampshire for many years. She has a home studio for quiet, focused work; and a studio at Western Avenue for the stimulus of the “shared, lively environment” of the community of artists there. She says she makes art because there is no better way for her “to think about the really important stuff. For me, it’s a way of talking about, asking about, thinking about the essentials, the intangible parts of what we are.” Truelsen studied printmaking at the DeCordova Museum, and has been creating works on, and of, paper for more than twenty years. Earth Stories shows in the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, second floor of the A-Mill, from February 1 to 26, 2012. There will be a reception for the artist on Friday, February 3, from 6 to 9 pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 4:30 pm.

Tickets Free
For further information about the exhibit or the gallery, visit theloadingdockgallery.com or call Maxine Farkas at 978-349-8069.
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Ice, ice baby!
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Get ready to throw some snowballs, build snowmen, gaze at glorious ice sculptures, and enjoy the great outdoors. It’s the 11th year of the Keene Ice and Snow Festival and it takes place in downtown Keene, in the magnificent Monadnock Region. There will also be a snowboard rail jam, S’mores by the bonfire, a lil’ tot snow slide, train rides, photos with a snowman and polar bear, a fire truck display, and more. Admission is free.

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Happy Birthday, George!

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Since it IS President’s Day Weekend, why not meet President Washington? Folsom’s Tavern at the American Independence Museum in Exeter is hosting a birthday party for our first President. Happy Birthday President Washington will be held on Saturday. There will be prizes for children dressed as George or Martha Washington but the President himself will also be on hand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. And it’s his 280th birthday so get your groove on with music from the 18th century, learn to dance the minuet, and make your own Purple Heart. It’s fun for everyone! Admission is $7.

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Learn to Coupon
Sunday, Feb. 19
10 a.m. to noon
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Niles Community Center
58 Union St.
Dover, NH 03820

Tickets
Registration required
$10.
learn2coupon12@yahoo.com

Everyone should learn how to save tons of money on name brand items they use every day. Why pay full price? When you can get everyday name brand items cheap or free or in some cases get paid to take them out of the store! Please bring a pen and paper to the class for not!

To pre-register for the class and to pay the $10.00 per person, you can visit paypal.com and use your credit or debit card To make the payment please use email address: learn2coupon12@yahoo.com. If you can’t pay that way “LIKE” our page on Facebook “Learn 2 Coupon” and ask to use a different form of payment.

 

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Talk to the Animals — Sadie

Posted on February 16, 2012 by annhaggart

Today we’re here to introduce Sadie a stunning 4 year old Rottweiler. Sadie was transferred to us back in November, from an overcrowded shelter in Indiana. She has been with us over two months and had been with the shelter in Indiana quite a while as well. W
Being in a kennel has been very stressful for her which is why this special girl really needs to find a home soon because once she is out of her kennel, she is great on leash and is all about making her handler happy! As a recent graduate of our Shelter Stars program Sadie knows all of her basic commands and can’t wait to show you!
Sadie is a typical Rottie – she’s not hyper, but needs an adequate amount of activity. She is not recommended with children under the age of 13, and she has been good with some dogs she has met here, but should probably be in a home without cats.
Like all of our dogs, cats and bunnies, Sadie is spayed, micro-chipped and up to date on all of her shots. Come in to meet this pretty girl for yourself.
We’d also like to invite you to come and “Freeze Your Tail Off” for the Animals! The New Hampshire SPCA is proud to announce our 2nd Annual Doggy Paddle Plunge, which will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th,! To register for the Plunge, or for more information on this and other events, and to see more of our adoptable animals, please visit our website at nhspca.org.

 

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Friday’s Show February 17 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by annhaggart

 Roger Wood Reports on the controversy regarding sobriety checkpoints.

 

Steve Winn of the nonpartisan Concord Coalition presents an editorial on President Obama’s newly released budget.

 Portsmouth High School Assistant Athletic Director Tom  presents the Clipper Sports Report with music by the PHS pep band.

 Matt Kanner editor of The Wire is back, live in studio, to fill us in on some legislative matters in Concord.

 Sadie the Rottweiler joins us on Talk to the Animals.

 

In our second half hour:

Clipper Sports Report is back with another update.

 We have a look at fun week-end activities.

 

And then we move to our Mardi Gras party –


 Did you know that Mardi Gras began in this country in Mobile AL? We have a report from Mobile.

 Jim Stott of Stonewall Kitchen prepares pancakes for Shrove Tuesday in his Simple and Delicious column.

 And Edie Clark fills us in on NE Nettie. What’s that got to do with Mardi Gras ?—you’ll find out!

 

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Week-end Activities February 10-12 2012

Posted on February 9, 2012 by annhaggart

Here are some activities for you to enjoy this week-end:

My pick of the week-end:

Winter Symposium ‘Life and Death in the Piscataqua Region
Sponsored by the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden
Saturday, Feb. 11
10 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Contact:
Brielly Allen
603-430-7968
programs@moffattladd.org

The Portsmouth Historic House Association announces its annual winter symposium Life and Death in the Piscataqua Region.

This year it will be held on Saturday February 11 from 10-3 at the Masonic Temple on Miller Avenue in Portsmouth.

Topics include “A Lovely Spot: African American Guest House Culture and
Rock Rest” by Jacob Barry, a student at the Cooperstown Graduate program.

“Piscataqua in Arms: the 1774 Raid on Fort William and Mary” by
Thomas Kehr, attorney and local historian; “Rack em Up: Historic Antlers
of Portsmouth” by Gerald Ward, Senior Consulting Curator at the Museum of
Fine Arts in Boston; and “It is a Magnificent Cluster of Memories: A Century of
Preservation at the Moffatt-Ladd House” by Barbara Ward, Director/Curator at
the Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden. Reservations may be made by calling the
Moffatt-Ladd House 436-8221; tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Lunch is served – homemade soup, bread and dessert. We usually have nearly 100 in attendance so make sure you reserve early.

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Portsmouth Listens
Saturday February 11 2012
8:30AM-1PM
Portsmouth High School

Portsmouth Listens and Sustainable Portsmouth invites all who live, work or play in the Portsmouth and Kittery communities to a Community Conversation about the Memorial Bridge and the future of our regional transportation. We will explore: How can we use the new Memorial Bridge to connect our communities and make Kittery and Portsmouth the best places to live, work and play for everyone?

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Whooo..hoot!

Friday, 7 p.m.
Whoo Loves Winter? If you’re thinking, “not me,” you might want to stop at the Amoskeag Fishways in Manchester this weekend for this program about owls. They are the true snowbirds, swooping toward the snow and ice to catch mice, mink and fish in mid-flight. Find out which animals love winter and why – and bring the whole family! It’s only $5 for the entire crew.

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Cardboard crazy!
Saturday, 12-3 p.m.
Head for the hills! Or at least come to Hills Garrison School in Hudson for Mal’s Pals 2nd Annual Cardboard Sled Race. Construct your sled at home using only glue, cardboard, tape, paint and wax. Grab a costume to go with your sled and help raise some money to build a Memorial Amphitheater at Benson Park. Register your sled for the race starting at noon. It’s $10 per sled, $15 maximum per family.

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An Ivy League winter celebration
All weekend
The Dartmouth Winter Carnival takes place this weekend at Dartmouth College in Hanover. This longtime Ivy-League celebration is reviving an old tradition, the snow sculpture contest on the Green. For years a snow sculpture was sponsored and built on the Green for this event. This year – once again – there will be many. There are also sporting events, a polar bear swim at Occum Pond, a chili cook-off, concerts and more. Come see how the snow sculptures turn out!

 

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Today’s Show — Friday February 10 2012

Posted on February 9, 2012 by annhaggart

On today’s show:

Roger Wood Reports on this week’s demolition of the Memorial bridge

 

 

 We welcome back Portsmouth High School Assistant Athletic Director Tom Kozikowski with his weekly take on what’s happening with high school sports. AND the PHS pep band provides the music!

 

 A special Valentine treat on Talk to the Animals.

 We join Cameron Wake, Researcher and Professor at the University of New Hampshire as we listen to his YouTube video on NH Pond Hockey.

 

 We have a look at fun week-end activities. And joining me in the studio is Dr. Barbara McLean Ward, Director and Curator of the Moffatt Ladd House to tell us about Saturday’s Winter Symposium.

 Jim Stott of Stonewall Kitchen shares a luscious Valentine chocolate treat in his Simple and Delicious column.

 

  Dr. Nelson Barber of the UNH Hospitality Program joins me to give men some good advice as to how not to mess up shopping for that special Valentine’s gift.

And throughout this Valentine’s show we’ll enjoy some love songs and even a Robert Burn’s poem.

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Talk to the Animals — Valentine Special

Posted on February 9, 2012 by annhaggart

At just ten months old, Angel is a very sweet bunny as well as a staff favorite! She is here because her owners were moving and the landlord of their new home didn’t allow any kind of pets.

Angel

Angel is very happy to be held and cuddled. She would love to sit in your lap as long as you’d like. She enjoys being out of her cage, and has gotten a bit sick of the one she’s been in here, having been with us since mid-October. At first glance, Angel looks a bit like she has a double chin, but what appears to be a little overweight is actually a dulap pouch. The Dulap pouch is a naturally developing pouch in an unsprayed female bunny that would be used to create a nest for newborn bunnies. Now that Angel has been spayed, that pouch will go away over time.

Angel is an indoor bunny only and the ideal home would plan to allow her out of her cage at least four hours a day. So, while you’re relaxing and watching tv or reading book, she’d be happy to keep you company on the couch!

When people think of adopting an animal, they often forget that we have more than just cats and dogs. Bunnies are actually our third most adopted animal in a typical year. We also offer a second chance to small animals such as birds, turtles and guinea pigs and larger farm animals such as horses and goats.

We welcome you to stop in and visit all of our furry friends. For our hours, information on how to donate, and profiles of many of our animals up for adoption, please visit our website @ nhspca.org or follow us on facebook and twitter.

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Friday February 3 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by annhaggart

On today’s show:

 We are very pleased to have Portsmouth High School Assistant Athletic Director Tom Kozikowski) join Radiogazette with his weekly take on what’s happening with high school sports.

 The Chihuahuas are visiting Talk to the Animals’ today.

 We celebrate Black History month by listening to local teacher and minister Dr. Arthur Hilson tell me about his facing racial discrimination for the first time.

In our second half hour

 We have a look at fun week-end activities. And joining me in the studio is Ron Christie of the UNH Cooperative Extension in Rockingham County to tell us about the NH Farm and Forest Expo happening today and tomorrow.

 We listen in to highlights of Gov John Lynch’s State of the State speech during NH Political Theatre.

 and we end with an essay by Meg Downey Hardy entitled It’s All Downhill from Here!

 

 

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Week-end Activities February 3-5 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by annhaggart

Here are some activities for you to enjoy

My pick of the week-end:

Farm and forest fun
Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The New Hampshire Farm and Forest Expo will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester this weekend. This expo is considered “New Hampshire’s Greatest Winter Fair” and it does live up to its name. With the infamous FARMO game for kids of all ages, great exhibitors to visit, and interesting education sessions, you’ll be sure to learn something this weekend. Admission is $7 per person. Free for children 15 and under.

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Get your plunger!
Saturday-Sunday
Come participate – or be a spectator – at the Special Olympics New Hampshire 13th Annual Penguin Plunge at Hampton Beach this weekend. On Saturday, the high schools will take the plunge into the icy Atlantic. Then on Sunday, almost 1,000 costumed participants will head into the frigid water for the Special Olympics’ largest fundraiser all year. The theme this year is “Viva Las Vegas” so the costumes will be colorful and funny. There will be a costume parade preceding the event.

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A winter tradition
Sunday, 10 a.m.
The 96th Annual Newport Winter Carnival will be held at various locations throughout Newport, but on Sunday, the week-long event begins with a torch lighting at Little Common following by a scavenger hunt at the Bandstand. There will also be a world record snowman building attempt at the high school football field (let’s hope there’s enough snow). Come be a part of it! During the week other activities include a fying pan/Christmas tree toss, a pickle ball tournament, sporting events, cardboard races, ski joring and a strongman competition. For information, call Newport Recreation Department at 603-863-1332.

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The Eagles have landed
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come see the Eagles along the Merrimack, an outdoor walkalong presented by the Amoskeag Fishways in Manchester. Be sure to dress warm and bring binoculars if possible because, you will be on the lookout for these majestic creatures. Eagles fly south in the winter as Canadian waters freeze over and for years the birds have made their home along the Merrimack River. Come trek along and learn about them and their habitats. Registration is required. Call 603-626-3474 to register. The cost is $2 per person or $5 per family.

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Winter celebration
Saturday, 1-6 p.m.
Come experience the Winter Carnival at Peabody Mill Environmental Center in Amherst this weekend. The event will feature maple syrup on snow, storytelling, an animal in winter demonstration (which teaches about skins and tracks), a winter dog safety talk, nature based winter crafts and more. Then you can venture outside for a snow shoe hike, sled races, painting on snow, a snowball toss, a bonfire with S’mores and a Winter Sky Watch. Registration is required. Call 603-673-1141.

 

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Talk to the Animals — Chihuahua Ginger

Posted on January 30, 2012 by annhaggart

Hi everyone! This week’s available pet is Ginger!

Ginger-- a California gal

She is oh so adorable with a tan coat, white chest and those big brown Chihuahua eyes.
We think that Ginger is about three years old, but since she was a stray, we can’t be positive. She was recently transferred to us along with about 11 other Chihuahua mix dogs from an extremely overcrowded shelter in Los Angeles.
California is in the midst of a truly tragic situation where Chihuahua’s are so overpopulated that many are euthanized every day. A group called Project Flying Chihuahua is working to transport as many of them as possible to other parts of the country where they are scarce and can find wonderful homes.
Despite her long flight and the shock of the New Hampshire cold, Ginger seems to have adjusted quite well. She is friendly and sweet. She is currently in with a few other pups and is doing nicely.
Like all of our cats and dogs Ginger is already spayed, micro-chipped and up to date on all of her shots. Come in and meet this adorable girl for yourself.
For more information on available pets, events, classes and to view our wish-list, visit our website at nhspca.org.

 

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Friday’s show — January 27 2012

Posted on January 26, 2012 by annhaggart

 James Noucas of Portsmouth Listens is live in studio to fill us in on an upcoming session regarding the Memorial Bridge and regional transportation issues.

 Talk to the Animals’ weekly columnist, Sheila Ryan of the NH SPCA, is here to tell us about a brown tiger cat!

 Charlie Griffin interviews Portsmouth’s new mayor Eric Spear in a newsmaker interview.

In our second half hour:

 We have a look at fun week-end activities.

 Portsmouth Herald reporter Chuck McMahon joins me in the studio to discuss the recently released downtown parking study.

and as usual, we end with an essay by Edie Clark of Yankee Magazine. This week Edie’s recalling her many “Winter Boarders.”

 

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