If you know someone, as I do, who suffers from "Caregiver Burnout" or another form of acute stress resulting from an unchangeable situation, this weekend I ran across a 1-1/2 hour video on youtube that is absolutely, unequivocally relevant (and possibly health-saving) time well spent for such a … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Sand Sculptures in Progress at Hampton Beach
As a prelude to the Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Competition being held this year from June 19-21, all of the master sand sculptors pool their talents in the days before this annual event to create a single work which honors the event's sponsors. With that set for completion on June 18, the 15 … [Read more...]
Replicas of two Christopher Columbus Ships Visit Kittery, ME
Two exact replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships, Pinta and Niña are due to pull into dock at the Badgers Island Marina in Kittery, ME mid-afternoon on Wednesday, June 11 according to Captain Morgan Sanger of the Columbus Foundation which owns and operates the ships, and they'll be ours for … [Read more...]
Annual Paws Walk Sunday, June 8 (inland Seacoast)
If you're visiting and have your pooch with you or just want a family day in a super neat park, Sunday June 8 is the annual Paws Walk held by the New Hampshire SPCA in Stratham (inland Seacoast). Activities other than the actual dog walk itself include food vendors, face painting, a zorb and other … [Read more...]
30th Annual Chowder Festival at Prescott Park: Saturday, June 7 (Portsmouth)
Each summer Prescott Park in Downtown Portsmouth presents its season-long Prescott Park Arts Festival which includes a showcase of cultural events and fun entertainment. The 2014 season kicks off on Saturday, June 7 with The Chowder Festival. Provided by about a dozen New Hampshire restaurants … [Read more...]
All About Beer – Thurs., June 5 (Manchester)
Currier After Hours is presenting NH Grown Beer at 6pm tonight featuring three local breweries— Smuttynose Brewing Co, the 603 Brewing Co. and Throwback Brewery. The evening will include beer sampling, demos on cooking with beer, a make-your-own beer label activity, a short documentary about … [Read more...]
Fishpipe Water Slide (Nashua)
Indoor "water slide"... except it's infinite because you're in a big plastic bubble that rotates (up to 45rpm) so though you're sitting at the bottom of it (or running if you want), you can play and maneuver to your heart's content, or just sit and enjoy the ride. Ages 4 and up, you can do it … [Read more...]