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Hear Update on Historical Colonial Theater’s Renovation

December 1, 2016

Justin Slattery, Executive Director of the Belknap Economic Development Council, will share a series of interior photos of Laconia’s Colonial Theater and discuss renovation/restoration progress as well as recent successes toward fund-raising goals. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. It is free and open to… Read More »

Holiday Craft Fair at Taylor, Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9-3

December 1, 2016

Taylor Community will host a Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Woodside Building.  A large variety of hand-crafted items, homemade goodies and even a White Elephant Table will be available. The event is open to the public.

Enjoy Holiday Barbershop Music with the Lakes Region Chordsmen

November 25, 2016

The Lakes Region Chordsmen are barbershop musicians from five counties around New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. They’ll bring their four-part harmony to Taylor Community’s Woodside Building Monday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a holiday concert. The event is free and open to the public. This Laconia Chapter has been in existence for more than 60… Read More »

Christmas Carols by the Streetcar Company Dec. 2

November 25, 2016

The Streetcar Company is the longest running community theatre company in the Lakes Region. This all-volunteer group will present a program of holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols, Friday, Dec. 2 at the 6 p.m. in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. The event is free and open to the public.  

Fifteen Reasons the Lakes Region is the Best!

November 21, 2016

Water: New Hampshire has about 164,609 acres of land and 9,612 miles of rivers and streams. One sixteenth of the state is covered by water. Much of it is in the Lakes Region with 273 lakes and rivers. Our lakes are ranked third in clarity behind Oregon and Montana. Forest: More than 87 percent of… Read More »

Other Voices, Other Lives: Poetry Readings

November 18, 2016

Two years ago, Barbara Bald and her poet-friend Beth Fox decided to explore the possibility of reading poetry to assisted living residents. To their surprise, they found not only did the residents enjoy hearing the poems, but the poems themselves stirred memories inside each of them. As a result, new poetry was written to reflect… Read More »

Pontine Theatre’s New England Christmas Production is Nov. 28

November 17, 2016

The centerpiece of this year’s New England Christmas production is Pontine’s original stage adaptation of Frank Stockton’s 1895 story, “Captain Eli’s Best Ear.” The performance is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. The event is free and open to the public. Cap’n Eli Bunker, a retired sea captain,… Read More »

New Hampshire’s Industrial Revolution: Hands at Work

November 14, 2016

Learn about the history of New Hampshire’s Industrial Revolution and explore industries such as textiles, shoe manufacturers, granite quarries, glass making and the timber trades. Elizabeth Dubrulle of the New Hampshire Historical Society delivers an illustrated talk, complete with museum artifacts, Monday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. The event is… Read More »

Elder Lecture Series Continues Nov. 18: Reclaiming Our Personal Power

November 11, 2016

Magdalana Grace Siegel is a consultant with many years’ experience as a therapist, with offices in Newburyport and Boston, Mass. Her unique elder lecture series, “Live, Learn & Pass it On with Magdalana,” is designed to support the emotional wellbeing of elders living in residential settings. The second of her 10-topic series is Reclaiming Our… Read More »

Popular Musician Jon Lorentz Returns to Taylor Nov. 20

November 10, 2016

Taylor Community’s 2016 Concert Series continues Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. with a concert by the Jonathan Lorentz Quartet. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. It is generously being sponsored by Joan Allison and Barbara and Win Wood. The quartet is comprised… Read More »