Granite State Stuff : Lakes Region

The beats are booming on friday nights: M/S Mount

AskLisa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:34:00 GMT

The disco ball will be spinning to the tunes of the 70's and the crew will be grooving to the beat of the 80's on Friday nights aboard the Mount. Beginning, Friday July 3, the Mount will be partying on Lake Winnipesaukee while offering dinner and dancing. The music and/or menu are tailored to a particular theme. Guests are invited to play along by dressing for events such as '80s Wave or '70s Dance Fever. One of the Mount's most popular Friday evening cruises is the Lobsterfest Cruise, featuring Maine Lobster - a New England delicacy.

The cruise departs from Weirs Beach and is from 7:30 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. (boarding time is 6:45 p.m.). Also, on Friday evenings in July and August, Weirs Beach is host to weekly fireworks displays and cruisers may catch a glimpse of the show from the decks of the ship as she returns to Weirs beach. Tickets are $47 per person. Friday night cruises run through October 2.

Friday, July 10, offers a special cruise theme "'80s Wave," and passengers are invited to dress for the occasion. Other special themed Friday evening cruises are featured throughout the summer. Check the dinner and dance schedule at http://www.cruisenh.com/schedule.html for more information.

The M/S Mount Washington is a large ship on 4 levels with 3 dance floors, several outside areas for enjoying the cruise at sunset or by moonlight. Lake Winnipesaukee is truly magical at night.

The M/S Mount Washington's official season runs from May 23rd through October 24th.

It is also possible to check in on a cruise from anywhere by accessing the web camera on the website www.cruisenh.com. The camera is mounted above the wheelhouse, providing a captain's view.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises 137th cruising season, to request a brochure, purchase gift certificates, as well as a variety of season passes, please call toll-free (888) 843-6686, local (603) 366-5531, or visit their website for cruise schedule information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Breezes, Sunset, Dine & Dance on Mount

AskLisa — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:31:00 GMT

Spring is in the air and summer is just a warm breeze away Spend an evening enjoying the breeze and the sunset, along with great food and cool tunes aboard the M/S Mount Washington. On Friday, June 12, the Mount will depart from Alton Bay for a special Dinner and Dancing Cruise along beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.

The Dinner and Dancing cruise departs from Alton Bay at 7:30 p.m. and returns at 10:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $47 per person. A buffet dinner featuring Sea 'n' Beef is included. Advance purchase is recommended. A discount is offered for groups of 20 or more. There will be live entertainment.

The M/S Mount Washington is a large ship on 4 levels with 3 dance floors, several outside areas for enjoying the cruise and sunset or moonlight. Sunset and moonlit cruising on Lake Winnipesaukee creates a beautiful backdrop for a magical evening.

The M/S Mount Washington's official season runs from May 23rd through October 24th.

It is also possible to check in on a cruise from anywhere by accessing the web camera on the website www.cruisenh.com. The camera is mounted above the wheelhouse, providing a captain's view.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises 137th cruising season, to request a brochure, purchase gift certificates, as well as a variety of season passes, please call toll-free (888) 843-6686, local (603) 366-5531, or visit their website for cruise schedule information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Romance on Lake Winnipesaukee

AskLisa — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:46:00 GMT

Enjoy the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night. Passengers can dance the night away and enjoy a buffet dinner all aboard the M/S Mount Washington. On Saturday, June 6, the Mount will depart from Weirs Beach for this special Dining and Dancing cruise.

The Dining and Dancing cruise departs from Weirs Beach at 7 p.m. and returns at 10 p.m. This special cruise features a seafood and beef buffet dinner and live entertainment. Adult tickets cost $49 per person.

The M/S Mount Washington's official season runs from May 23rd through October 24th.

It is also possible to check in on a cruise from anywhere by accessing the web camera on the website http://www.cruisenh.com. The camera is mounted above the wheelhouse, providing a captain's view.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises 137th cruising season, to request a brochure, purchase gift certificates, as well as a variety of season passes, please call toll-free (888) 843-6686, local (603) 366-5531, or visit their website for cruise schedule information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Treat Mom to a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee M/S Mount Washington Honors Mothers With Brunch

AskLisa — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:48:00 GMT

Honor your mother in a special way by spending time cruising along beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee and sharing brunch. M/S Mount Washington is hosting a special Champagne Brunch on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10.

The Mother's Day cruise departs at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from Weirs Beach. This is a two and a half hour scenic cruise with a unique complete champagne brunch buffet and live entertainment. Fares are $38 for adults, children ages 5-12 are $19, and children ages 4 and under are free.

This special buffet features Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, Seafood Newburg, Roast Turkey with Giblet Gravy Stuffing, Mashed Potato, Vegetable Lasagna, as well as breakfast items, desserts, coffee, tea and juice, and champagne or mimosa (ID required at the bar).

Mount Washington Cruises operates a fleet of three motor vessels that offer day, evening, charter and island mail delivery cruises on New Hampshire's scenic Lake Winnipesaukee. The 136-year tradition of the MS Mount Washington began as a summer attraction. Today, the family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. The fleet also includes two smaller vessels, the M/V Sophie C., and M/V Doris E. Located in New Hampshire's Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee's wooded shoreline and crystal clear water makes it a popular summer resort for vacationers from all over the world.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises please call toll-free (888) 843-6686 or visit their Website for discounted advance cruise tickets, season pass prices, and more information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Love and a cappella this Valentine's Day with Tuckerman's at 9

AskLisa — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:22:00 GMT

It's the perfect (and very romantic!) Valentine's Day date:

a cappella band Tuckermans at 9, February 14 at 7:30pm, as part of the Wolfeboro Friends of Music 2008-09 season at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 258 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire The group performs many long-time audience favorites as well as recently added tunes such as Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way," Orleans' feel-good pop hit "Still The One", and an original, high-octane arrangement of the Temptations' classic Motown anthem, "I Can't Get Next to You".

Based in the Seacoast, the seven-voice vocal band, dubbed “T9” by fans, has entertained audiences of all ages from Boston and Massachusetts’ South Shore to Lewiston, Maine, and in New Hampshire from Portsmouth to Nashua and into the Lakes Region. “We call ourselves a band,” says founder and baritone Mark Miller, “because our voices make all the music. No instruments or pre-recorded instrumental tracks are ever used. Everything you hear, from the vocals to what sounds maybe a bit like electric guitars or trumpets, is just us. Even the drums -– a technique called vocal percussion –- come from our throats and lips. If you’ve heard groups such as Rockapella, Tonic Sol-Fa, or Toxic Audio, that’s the style, and it’s a real blast!”

Tuckermans at 9 (http://www.tuckermansat9.com) performs well-known pop, rock, blues, and light jazz favorites from as far back as the 1940s, but mostly music of the 1960s to today. “Audiences of all ages enjoy our shows because there’s literally something familiar there for everyone,” explains Miller. “But because we choose songs that are just plain good, well-written songs, people really get into things they might not necessarily know, at least at first. We also have a lot of fun on stage, and it’s contagious for the audience! It’s really a show, not just a concert.”

A typical T9 show can feature a cappella classics such as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Zombie Jamboree”, “Java Jive”, and “60-Minute Man”, but also The Beatles’ “When I'm 64”, “Is She Really Going Out with Him?” by Joe Jackson, Gloria Estefan’s “Turn The Beat Around”, Three Dog Night’s “Joy to the World”, and Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why”. In addition, the band often performs original arrangements, including Linda Ronstadt’s “You’re No Good”, “No Matter What” by Badfinger, Boston’s “Livin’ For You”, and “29 Ways (To My Baby’s Door)” by Marc Cohn of “Walkin’ in Memphis” fame. And when winter comes, T9 offers a contemporary take on well-known holiday tunes.

Rounding out the band’s roster are soprano (and newest member) Ashley Gove, altos Kam Raiselis and Frances Lipe, tenors Walt Porter and Daryl Robertson, and bass Bill Hersman. "And Tony Berke, our amazing sound tech, sits in the back and makes us sound pretty," says Miller. “If you’ve never heard T9 or contemporary a cappella before, come check us out. You’re going to have a great time!”

Wolfeboro Friends of Music presents Tuckermans at 9, Valentine's Day, February 14, 7:30pm, at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 258 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Tickets $18 and available with MasterCard or VISA by calling Friends of Music at (603) 569-2151 or visiting www.wfriendsofmusic.org/mm5/merchant.mvc. Ticket outlets: GreatWaters Bank & Trust Co., Wolfeboro (temporary offices on Dockside St. across from Spencer-Hughes), tel. (603) 569-5900, and Innisfree Bookshop, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith. Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash or check only) if seating is available. For more information about Tuckermans at 9, visit http://www.tuckermansat9.com.

Tuckerman's at 9 sings in Wolfeboro New Year with rockin' a capella

AskLisa — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:55:00 GMT

A cappella band Tuckermans at 9 joins this year's lineup at First Night® Wolfeboro. The group performs many long-time audience favorites as well as recently added tunes, such as Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way," Peggy Lee's sultry "Fever", Orleans' feel-good pop hit "Still The One", and an original, high-octane arrangement of the Temptations' classic Motown anthem, "I Can't Get Next to You".

Based in the Seacoast, the seven-voice vocal band, dubbed “T9” by fans, has entertained audiences of all ages from Boston and Massachusetts’ South Shore to Lewiston, Maine, and in New Hampshire from Portsmouth to Nashua and into the Lakes Region. “We call ourselves a band,” says founder and baritone Mark Miller, “because our voices make all the music. No instruments or pre-recorded instrumental tracks are ever used. Everything you hear, from the vocals to what sounds maybe a bit like electric guitars or trumpets, is just us. Even the drums -– a technique called vocal percussion –- come from our throats and lips. If you’ve heard groups such as Rockapella, Tonic Sol-Fa, or Toxic Audio, that’s the style, and it’s a real blast!”

Tuckermans at 9 (tuckermansat9.com) performs well-known pop, rock, blues, and light jazz favorites from as far back as the 1940s, but mostly music of the 1960s to today. “Audiences of all ages enjoy our shows because there’s literally something familiar there for everyone,” explains Miller. “But because we choose songs that are just plain good, well-written songs, people really get into things they might not necessarily know, at least at first. We also have a lot of fun on stage, and it’s contagious for the audience! It’s really a show, not just a concert.”

A typical T9 show can feature a cappella classics such as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Zombie Jamboree”, “Java Jive”, and “60-Minute Man”, but also The Beatles’ “When I'm 64”, “Is She Really Going Out with Him?” by Joe Jackson, Gloria Estefan’s “Turn The Beat Around”, Three Dog Night’s “Joy to the World”, and Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why”. In addition, the band often performs original arrangements, including Linda Ronstadt’s “You’re No Good”, “No Matter What” by Badfinger, Boston’s “Livin’ For You”, and “29 Ways (To My Baby’s Door)” by Marc Cohn of “Walkin’ in Memphis” fame. And when winter comes, T9 even offers a contemporary take on well-known holiday tunes.

Rounding out the band’s roster are soprano Dawn Anderson, altos Kam Raiselis and Frances Lipe, tenors Walt Porter and Daryl Robertson, and bass Bill Hersman. "We’ll also be introducing our newest member, soprano Ashley Gove," says Miller. “If you’ve never heard T9 or contemporary a cappella before, come check us out. You’re going to have a great time!”

Admission to First Night Wolfeboro is by button only; seating is on a “first come” basis and limited by fire code capacities. Buttons are $5 before December 25 and $10 thereafter at the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce, 32 Central Avenue. They are also sold at sites located on a map available the evening of December 31. No one admitted to a site without a button. Children 10 and younger free with button-wearing adult. Visit firstnight.wolfeboro.net for more information.

NASCAR Names Bob Bahre as the 2008 Buddy Shuman Award Winner

AskLisa — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:49:00 GMT

Bob Bahre, founder and former chairman of New Hampshire International Speedway, received the Buddy Shuman Award today during the 2008 NASCAR National Motorsports Press Association Myers Brothers Media Luncheon in New York City.

The Buddy Shuman Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to NASCAR racing and is in remembrance of the late Buddy Shuman, a pioneering NASCAR driver who tragically lost his life in a hotel fire in 1955.

"I want to thank NASCAR for this award," Bahre said at today's luncheon. "Along with my son, Gary, and my brother, Richard, we were able build the speedway. I had a great relationship with Bill France, Jr., and with his support and the support of our loyal fans, we were able to do what we enjoyed most... race."

Bob Bahre has remained active in racing by serving as a consultant to New Hampshire Motor Speedway after selling the facility to O. Bruton Smith and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in January of 2008.

"It's fitting that NASCAR recognize Bob Bahre's great contribution to our sport and his dedication to the race fans in the Northeast," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manger of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "On behalf of Bruton and our entire company, we congratulate Bob on being selected to receive this most prestigious honor."

New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Host ACT Invitational in 2009

AskLisa — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:43:00 GMT

Late Model stock car drivers will get their first superspeedway experience next year as New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host the inaugural American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Invitational during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 weekend on September 17-20, 2009.

The Invitational will have a purse of more than $65,000 for invited and approved teams that attend the historic, groundbreaking event for Late Model stock car racing.

"New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been looking for a way to support the short track industry throughout the Northeast and Québec/Ontario markets," said New Hampshire Motor Speedway Vice President and General Manager Jerry Gappens. "The Invitational is a great addition to our NASCAR weekend that already includes the Sprint Cup Series, the Camping World Truck Series, the Camping World Series East, and the Whelen Modified Tour."

"New Hampshire Motor Speedway is giving short track fans and teams throughout the Northeast and Canada a wonderful opportunity," said ACT President Tom Curley.

The ACT Invitational race will be a 50-lap all-star event with 36 starters. Each 2009 race winner up to the running of the Invitational on the U.S.-based ACT Late Model Tour and the Québec/Ontario-based Série ACT-Castrol will be awarded a guaranteed starting spot and a $500 bonus for each win contingent upon participation at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway event.

Three non-championship events will also be Invitational qualifying races with a $500 New Hampshire Motor Speedway bonus: the CARQUEST Vermont Governor's Cup 100 at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vt.; the TD Banknorth 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine; and the Coors Light 200 "Showdown at Chaudière" all-star race at Autodrome Chaudière in Vallée-Jonction, Quebec on Saturday, August 29.

Other invitees will be 2009 champions and/or point leaders as of September 17, 2009 on the ACT Late Model Tour and Série ACT-Castrol, as well as at the following ACT-affiliated short tracks: Thunder Road International Speedbowl, Oxford Plains Speedway, Lee USA (Lee, N.H.) Speedway, Twin State Speedway (Claremont, N.H.), White Mountain Motorsports Park (North Woodstock, N.H.), Seekonk Speedway (Seekonk, Mass.), Waterford Speedbowl (Waterford, Conn.), Capital City Speedway (Ottawa, Ont.), and Kawartha Speedway (Peterborough, Ont.). Provisional starting spots will be awarded to fill the field to 36 cars, if needed.

"Short track racing is grass roots racing and is the engine that drives the entire stock car industry," said Curley. "Jerry Gappens and his New Hampshire Motor Speedway team are to be commended during these challenging times with their proactive, innovative ideas to be inclusive of the region's short tracks. Obviously, the American-Canadian Tour teams and fans, along with their affiliate Late Model tracks, are very excited and appreciative about this opportunity."

"This is great news for Late Model racing as a whole," said ACT Late Model Tour veteran Brent Dragon of Milton, Vt. "Racing at Loudon is something I think all drivers in this region want to do, and now we've all got even more motivation to win races. Being at New Hampshire Motor Speedway brings this group to a whole new level."

"I'm very proud of the fact that ACT is going to New Hampshire," said Donald Theetge of Québec City, the 2006 Série ACT-Castrol champion. "It will be great for our drivers, our fans, and it would be a great thing to win a race in front of the Sprint Cup teams. I know I'm going to try everything I can to get in that race and win it."

Promotions will be held in all major markets of the region, including the Canadian metro areas of Montréal, Ottawa, Québec City, and eastern Toronto, and U.S. metro areas including Providence; Portland; Boston; Hartford; Burlington, Vt.; Manchester, N.H.; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and more, to make attending this event affordable, and so that the fans will get more action and value for their ticket money.

"It is our intention to give the best short track teams in the region a chance to compete at the premier superspeedway in the northeast," said Gappens. "We are very excited to have the ACT race fans join us for this incredible weekend of racing."

The Série ACT-Castrol 2009 schedule was released at the annual Banquet of Champions in Drummondville, Que. on Saturday, November 15. The 2009 ACT Late Model Tour schedule will be released in the coming days.

For more information on the ACT, please call (802) 244-6963 or visit them online at www.acttour.com.

For more information on New Hampshire Motor Speedway, please call the Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit us online at http://www.nhms.com.

Board the M/S Mount For a Frightfully Fun Time at the Family Halloween Party

AskLisa — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:33:00 GMT

Families are invited to put on their scary, fun costumes and board a haunted M/S Mount Washington full of spooky characters for a Family Halloween Party. The cruise features entertainment for all ages including prizes for best costumes. Families can party together during an evening of frightful fun including prizes for the kids, phantasmic food, soulful song and goulish dancing.

The M/S Mount Washington's 2008 Family Halloween Party will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets for the Halloween Party are Adults $22, Child $12 (under 5 free). Ticket price includes dinner and live entertainment. A $2 fuel surcharge will be added to ticket price.

To purchase tickets, call 1-888-843-6686 or visit http://www.cruisenh.com.

The M/S Mount Washington's official season runs from May 17th through October 26th.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises please call toll-free (888) 843-6686 or visit their Website for discounted advance cruise tickets and information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Celebrate The Arrival of Fall Foliage Aboard the M/S Mount Washington

AskLisa — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Celebrate the arrival of New Hampshire's colorful fall foliage season aboard the M/S Mount Washington in September and October. Beginning late September enjoy Sunday Foliage Dinner cruises. Cruising lake Winnipesaukee offers the opportunity to enjoy some of New England's best leaf peeping from the comfort and perspective of the M/S Mount Washington. Passengers can view a rainbow of colors in the sky and trees during one of the most popular seasons in New Hampshire.

The Sunday Fall Foliage Dinner cruises begin Sunday, September 28 and run on Sundays through October 19. Boarding time is 4 p.m. and cruising time is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The family price for the cruise, dinner, and entertainment is $110 (2 adults and 2 children). Single price tickets are adults $42 and children $22.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises please call toll-free (888) 843-6686 or visit their Website for discounted advance cruise tickets and information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Farm to Table to Lake Winnipesaukee

AskLisa — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:21:00 GMT

Enjoy the best of New Hampshire cuisine and the best scenery in the state, as the 2008 New Hampshire Growers' Dinner series moves to the state's largest seasonal restaurant, the M/S Mount Washington. Enjoy farm to table innovation on Friday, September 12 for an authentic taste of New Hampshire as the Mount and the New Hampshire Farm to Restaurant Connection offer a unique dinner of truly local fare and vistas.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

The dinner cruise will depart Weirs Beach at 7 P.M. Growers' Dinner events are coordinated by the New Hampshire Farm to Restaurant Connection, a program linking New Hampshire farms with New Hampshire restaurants. The cost is $59 for adults, including cruise, dinner and entertainment.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises please call toll-free (888)
843-6686 or visit their Website for discounted advance cruise tickets and
information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Celebrate Summer's End With Sunsets And The Arrival of Fall Foliage Aboard the M/S Mount Washington

AskLisa — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Weirs Beach, NH – Celebrate the end of summer and the arrival of New Hampshire's colorful fall foliage season aboard the M/S Mount Washington in September and October. Beginning in September experience Sunday Sunset Dinner cruises and beginning late September enjoy Sunday Foliage Dinner cruises. Cruising lake Winnipesaukee offers the opportunity to enjoy some of New England's best leaf peeping from the comfort and perspective of the M/S Mount Washington. Passengers can view a rainbow of colors in the sky and trees during one of the most popular seasons in New Hampshire.

The Sunset Dinner Cruises departing from Weirs Beach begin Sunday, September 7 and runs on Sundays through September 21. Boarding time is 4 p.m. and cruising time is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The family price for the cruise, dinner and entertainment is $110 (2 adults and 2 children). Single price tickets are adults $42 and children $22.

The Sunday Fall Foliage Dinner cruises begin Sunday, September 28 and runs on Sundays through October 19. Boarding time is 4 p.m. and cruising time is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The family price for the cruise, dinner, and entertainment is $110 (2 adults and 2 children). Single price tickets are adults $42 and children $22.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises please call toll-free (888) 843-6686 or visit their Website for discounted advance cruise tickets and information at http://www.cruisenh.com.

Cruise With 2008 Miss NH Natalie Shaw

AskLisa — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:34:00 GMT

Weirs Beach, NH –Cruise and mingle with Miss NH 2008 Natalie Shaw and the 2009 Miss NH contestants on a brunch cruise on Sunday, August 24 around beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. This annual fundraiser benefits the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program.

The brunch cruise will board at noon at Weirs Beach. Tickets cost $45.00 per person (plus a $2 service fee when charging by phone) and are tax deductible. To purchase tickets visit www.missnh.org or call (603) 437-9027.

"This is a wonderful fun-filled fundraising event for the Miss NH Scholarship fund. The Mount Washington Cruise lines have remained a valued sponsor for us," stated Claudette Jolin, Co-Executive Director, Miss NH Scholarship Program.

During the 2007-2008 Miss NH program year fifty-eight different young women shared in $80,550.00 in scholarships granted at the local level. The yearlong competition for the 2008 Titleholder went from more than fifty down to one by the end of the 62nd annual Miss New Hampshire Scholarship competition held last May.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, coMiss Nallege reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises please call toll-free (888) 843-6686 or visit http://www.cruisenh.com.

Take a new Look at the M/S Mount Washington

AskLisa — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:13:00 GMT

WEIRS BEACH, NH– M/S Mount Washington is the proud carrier of the Lake Region's (maybe even the Granite State's) only floating web cam. The venerable cruise ship now has a web cam aboard taking pictures as the Mount plies the clear waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and sends them direct to the Mount's website.

The equipment used to offer this unique look onto the lake is a Stardot Netcam XL camera. Images are uploaded about every 2 minutes.

"We have not perfected everything yet but you will be able to see some great shots from the lake," says Mount co-owner Ingunn Gardner. "We would like to thank all those who volunteered their advice and help with this project. Carolyn Murphy from Rattlesnake Island and owner of the webcam Snake Eyes, Mike Colclough owner of Lake Winnipesaukee WeatherCam and web designer, Justin Quinn as well as M/S Mount Washington captain and engineer Bob Reed."

Check it out on http://www.cruiseNH.com .

Once just a summer attraction, the 230-foot M/S Mount Washington now operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner and dance, and special themed cruises. To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises call toll-free (888) 843-6686 or visit www.cruisenh.com for discounted advance cruise tickets and information.

Loyal Fans Recognized at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:18:00 GMT

LOUDON, N.H. - New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials distributed over $30,000 in rewards to 31 ticket holders, including six months of mortgage payments for one lucky fan, as part of its newly-implemented Fans Appreciation Economic Stimulus Program today.

The program was implemented for last month's LENOX Industrial Tools 301. The fans, drawn randomly from all ticket buyers for the race, were hosted at a recognition luncheon in Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Chairman O. Bruton Smith's trackside suite.

In appreciation for their support of NASCAR racing at New England's largest sports facility, the recipients were recognized for their loyalty to the speedway and were each presented with their reward. Twenty $500 Sunoco gas cards were given out, along with 10 pairs of luxury suite passes to the SYLVANIA 300 on September 14, 2008.

Joe Solloway was presented with the ultimate reward -a check that will cover six months of mortgage principal and interest on his family home in Manchester, N.H.

Joined by his wife Elise and their two young children Jarrod and Jenna at the luncheon, Mr. Solloway acknowledged he has been attending the NASCAR races since the track opened in 1990. Jenna, their younger child, has been fighting a rare case of neuroblastoma since she was two years old. The family must make frequent trips to Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City to provide Jenna with the necessary care. This reward will help ease the financial challenges they have faced in the past four years.

Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager for the speedway, said that he was thrilled to be able to recognize all of the loyal fans of New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

"We are fortunate to have some of the best and most loyal fans of any sport right here at New Hampshire Motor Speedway," said Gappens. "It is appropriate to honor these valued ticket buyers for their support of the speedway and the sport of NASCAR. Fans are the backbone of our business and while each has some wonderful, compelling stories, I am thankful that fate brought the Solloway family to our attention and that we can share their story."

Winners of the $500 Sunoco Gas Cards were:
William Ashe - Williamstown, Vt.
Ray Ashenhurst - Nashua, N.H.
Norman Brooks - Northfield, N.H.
Brian Bulson - Poestenkill, N.Y.
Cecelia Cochran - Prospect, Conn.
Richard D'Ascoli - East Providence, R.I.
Tom George - Norton, Mass.
Karen Head - Epsom, N.H.
William Jackson - Oxford, Maine
Donna Lemieux - Methuen, Mass.
Joseph Morris - Rehoboth, Mass.
Mark Nevins - Boston, Mass.
Laurie Page - Haverhill, Mass.
Susan Rooker - Stony Brook, N.Y.
Craig Scholpp - East Kingston, N.H.
Dan Scott - Wakefield, Mass.
Rosetta Waters - Oswego, N.Y.
Leonard Willett - Auburn, N.H.
Richard Wood - Riverside, R.I.
Patricia Yandow - North Ferrisburgh, Vt.

Fans receiving Luxury Suite Passes were:
Peter Carlson - Newburyport, Mass.
Albert Chouinard - Epsom, N.H.
Robert Fuller - Chepachet, R.I.
Stephen Garfield - Worcester, Mass.
William Gordon - Burlington, Mass.
Patrick Hargreaves - Salem, N.H.
Steven Hill - Whitefield, N.H.
Priscilla Paquin - Chepachet, R.I.
David Parker - Chesterfield, Maine
Dean Plummer - New Gloucester, Maine

Gappens said the Fan Appreciation Economic Stimulus program will continue and that new rewards for SYLVANIA 300 tickets buyers will be unveiled in the next two weeks.

For more information, or to purchase tickets to the SYLVANIA 300 event weekend on September 11-14, go online to http://www.nhms.com or call the speedway Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931.