2006 OSSIPEE OLD HOME WEEK SCHEDULE
JUNE 30 – JULY 9, 2006
Updated: 6/24/06
THEME:
FRIDAY, JUNE 30:
10:30AM: ALMODARR’S GRAND ILLUSION – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. A morning of fun and excitement for all! Almodarr will amaze you with his magic and spectacular illusions! Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee and the Friend of Ossipee Public Library. FREE!
5:00PM: ITALIAN DINNER – St. Joseph ’s Catholic Church, Moultonville Road, Center Ossipee. Free Will Offering. Sponsored by St. Joseph ’s Catholic Church.
7:00PM: PIE SOCIAL & HYMN SING – Water Village Community Church , Rte. 171 & Water Village Road, Ossipee. Enjoy a great smorgasbord of wonderful homemade pies then join in with an old fashioned hymn sing! Sponsored by the Water Village Community Church . FREE!
SATURDAY, JULY 1:
8:00AM – NOON: FISHING DERBY – Mill Pond, Moultonville Road & Ossipee Mountain Road, Center Ossipee. Sponsored by the Ossipee Police Department and the VFW Post 8270 & Ladies Auxiliary. FREE!
8:00AM – 2:00PM: YARD SALE – Ossipee Historical Society Museum , Jct. Of Rte.’s 171 & Old Rte. 28, Ossipee. (Formerly the Court House). Sponsored by the Ossipee Historical Society. FREE!
9:00AM – 5:00PM: REVOLUTIONARY WAR MILITIA ENCAMPMENT & SKIRMISH – YMCA Field, Old Rte. 28, Ossipee Corner. A Colonial Encampment featuring Captain Morrill’s Company with demonstrations of different Cannon, Muskets, homemaking and additional displays. 1:00PM: Junior Militia Skirmish. 2:00PM: Skirmish with the British. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee and the Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce. FREE!
10:00AM – NOON: BOOK CELLAR – Ossipee Public Library, Main Street, Center Ossipee. Benefits the Friends of Ossipee Public Library.
11:00AM: “ MISSION POSSIBLE: FAMILY TREASURE HUNT – Constitution Park , Long Sands Road, (Off of Rte. 25 East), Center Ossipee. A fun and unique activity that is based on the sport of Orienteering. Use maps of the hiking trails to find clues to open the Treasure Chest of prizes at the end of the hike! Door Prizes! Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department, R&L Subs, and Northern Tire & Alignment and Ultimate Treasure Hunts.com. FREE!
NOON, 2:00PM & 4:00PM: POW WOW ETIQUETTE & DANCE STYLES – Mother’s Earth Creations Site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Part of a week long Powwow. Featuring the teaching of Powwow etiquette and various native dances and styles. Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations, LLC. F.M.I. please call Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted)
5:30PM: TURKEY DINNER – Ossipee Concerned Citizens, Dore Street, Center Ossipee. Full Turkey Dinner with “all the fixins”. $7 – adults, family rates available. Sponsored by Ossipee Concerned Citizens.
7:00PM: BINGO – Whittier Lions Club, Rte. Off of Rte. 41, West Ossipee . Doors open at 5:00pm
7:00PM: THE BLUEGRASS COUNTRY BOYS – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of Town Hall), Ossipee Town Hall , Main Street, Center Ossipee. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A concert featuring local residents with a great mix of Bluegrass and Country music. Bring a lawn chair! Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee and English’s Campground. FREE!
SUNDAY, JULY 2:
9:00AM: CHURCH SERVICES – Attend the Church of your choice.
9:00AM – 1:00PM: REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT & SKIRMISH – YMCA Field, Old Rte.28, Ossipee Corner. A Colonial encampment featuring Captain Morrill’s Company with demonstrations of different Cannon, Muskets, homemaking and additional displays. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee and the Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce. FREE!
NOON, 2:00PM & 4:00PM: POW WOW ETIQUETTE & DANCE STYLES – Mother’s Earth Creations Site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Part of a week long Powwow. Featuring the teaching of Powwow etiquette and various native dances and styles. Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations, LLC. F.M.I. please call Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted)
2:00 – 4:00PM: TOUCH-A-TRUCK – Ossipee Town Hall Parking Lot, Main Street, Center Ossipee. Come and get a “up close and personal look” at police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, Model T Snowmobile, RailRoad Cars, Big Rigs, Construction Equipment, Dump Trucks, and more. Also the Project “Kid Care” Photo ID Event will take place. Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department and Citizens Bank – Ossipee Branch. FREE
6:00PM: OLD TIME CHURCH SERVICE – First Congregational Church of Ossipee , Rte. 16B, Center Ossipee. An Old Fashioned Church Service in the Traditional Church Building . Part of the 200th Anniversary Celebration for the Church. Lemonade and Cookies will be served after the service. Sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Ossipee . FREE!
7:15PM: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. Enjoy a great family movie “BABE – THE GALLANT PIG” (G). CP Productions providing the movie. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee, Terrace Pines Campground, and Lazy Susan’s Restaurant. FREE!
MONDAY, JULY 3:
10:00AM: BIKE INSPECTION & SAFETY COURSE – Town Hall Parking Lot, Main Street, Center Ossipee. (Inside Town Hall if raining). BIKE & HELMET GIVE AWAY! FREE Bike inspection and safety course. Sponsored by : Ossipee Police and Recreation Departments, VFW Post 8270 & Ladies Auxiliary, Otis & Sandy Chase, Bruce & Rose Williams, Chris & Cindy Goumas, Ossipee Irving Mainway, and the Victorian House. FREE!
NOON – 6:00PM: ENERGY WORDS – Mother’s Earth Creations site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Part of the week long Powwow at the site. Featuring Totems, Massage, Reiki, Earth connective meditation, working with the earth’s energies, Spiritual connection and more. Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations, LLC. F.M.I. please call Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted).
5:00 – 7:00PM: ICE CREAM SOCIAL & OPEN HOUSE – The Victorian House, Main Street, Center Ossipee. Sponsored by the residents of The Victorian House. FREE!
7:00PM: EAST BAY JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of Town Hall), Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. (Inside Town Hall if raining). 14 piece Jazz Band. Bring a Lawn Chair! Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee, The Whittier House Restaurant & Tavern, and Crowell’s Towing Service. FREE
TUESDAY, JULY 4:
9:00AM: PARADE LINE UP – Dorr’s Corner Road & Moultonville Road, Center Ossipee. Parade Contact – Bill Jones 539-5316.
10:00AM: OSSIPEE’S ANNUAL JULY 4TH PARADE – Parade Route: Dorr’s Corner Road & Moultonville Road down Moultonville Roadto the Town Hall, Center Ossipee. (Rain Date is July 5). FREE!
10:00AM – 11:00PM: NATIVE MUSIC CONCERT – Mother’s Earth Creations site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Part of a week long Powwow. Featuring drums, chants, flute, guitar, Powwow drum songs and more. Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations, LLC. F.M.I. please call Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted).
11:00AM – 2:00PM: FAMILY FUN FAIR – Ossipee Concerned Citizens, Dore Street, Center Ossipee. Flea Market, Kid’s games, Music, Horseshoe Tournament, Pony Rides, Citizen of the Year and Parade Prize presentations. Sponsored by Ossipee Concerned Citizens. FREE!
5:00 – 10:00PM: FOOD, MUSIC & FIREWORKS – Constitution Park , Long Sands Road(Off of Rte. 25 East), Center Ossipee. A wide variety of food will be available from many non-profit organizations in Ossipee. Sponsored and coordinated by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. (Rain Date is July 5). FREE!
MUSIC: Provided by: “The Poundz of Soundz” Audio Equipment provided by: White Mountain Audio Visual. Sponsored by: White Mountain Survey, Ossipee Aggregates, and Green Mountain Furniture.
6:00 – 8:00PM: TETHERED HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES PROVIDED BY:
GERARD CONSTANTINO & REMAX PRESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
AT DUSK: THE BIGGEST & BEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN CARROLL COUNTY !
Fireworks Sponsored by Ossipee Old Home Week Committee, ValuLand/Eric Tinker,
and Lester & Betty Currier
The Fireworks this year is in memory of Gretchen Barnes Siegfried
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5: NOON – 6:00PM: STRING & YARN WORK – Mother’s Earth Creations site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Part of a week long Powwow. Featuring loom work, spinning wheel and drop spindles, finger weaving, and other string arts & crafts. Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations LLC. F.M.I. please contact Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted).
7:00PM: VARIETY SHOW – Ossipee Central School Gym, Main Street, Center Ossipee. An evening that will tickle your funny bone! Refreshments available. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. FREE!
THURSDAY, JULY 6:
10:00AM – 2:00PM: ART SHOW – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. View the wonderful work hat has been completed by the members of the Pat Jones’s Art Class. Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department. FREE!
10:00AM – 6:00PM: NATIVE CRAFTS DAY – Mother’s Earth Creations site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Part of a week long Powwow. Featuring dream catchers, dance sticks, drums, flint knapping, tipi set up, beading, basketry, and many others. Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations LLC. F.M.I. please contact Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted).
5:00 – 8:00PM: CRUISE NIGHT – SubWay, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . “Cruise on in” and see some great classic cars and trucks. FREE!
7:00PM: MIKE HASHEM & THE DIXIELAND STROLLERS – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of Town Hall), Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A great Dixieland Band featuring Ossipee resident Mike Hashem. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee, and Miller Autodealerships. FREE!
FRIDAY, JULY 7:
10:00AM – 6:00PM: NATIVE CRAFT VENDING FAIR – Mother’s Earth Creations site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Part of a week long Powwow. Featuring jewelry, hand crafts, leather items, bead work, feather crafts, and others. Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations, LLC. F.M.I. please contact Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted).
6:00PM: BRIDGTON BAVARIAN BAND & GERMAN DINNER – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. SUPPER: 6:00PM – German Potato Salad, Knockwurst, Pumpernickel Bread, Sauerkraut, Homemade Baked Beans, and more! Adults: $7, Under 12: $3. FREE CONCERT WITH THE BRIDGTON BAVARIAN BAND – 7:00PM. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee, and EagleCrest Corporation.
SATURDAY, JULY 8:
9:00AM – NOON: YU-GI-OH! CARD TOURNAMENT – Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. For ages 6-14. $2. Great Prizes for top winners! Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department.
9:00AM – 5:30PM: POW WOW – Mother’s Earth Creations site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations LLC. F.M.I. please contact Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted).
10:00AM: HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR OF CENTER OSSIPEE VILLAGE – Meet at the Grant Hill Museum , Rte. 16B (next to the 1st Congregational Church), Center Ossipee. Begins at Grant Hill and includes the Beech River Shutter Mill. Tour lead by Ted Cook. Sponsored by the Ossipee Historical Society. FREE!
10:00AM – NOON: BOOK CELLAR – Ossipee Public Library, Main Street, Center Ossipee. Benefit the Friends of Ossipee Public Library.
11:00AM: RUBBER DUCKY RACE – Start on Annie Nichols Roadat the Bridge. Ducks available through the Ossipee Main Street Program by calling 539-7200. Ducks $5 each. Sponsored by the Ossipee Main StreetProgram.
5:00PM: TEEN 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – Ossipee Central School Outdoor Court(inside the school gym if raining). Main Street, Center Ossipee. For ages 13-17. Pre-registrations required by June 30 by calling 539-1307. Co-Ed Teams welcome. Maximum of 8 teams. Maximum of 5 players per team. Single elimination format. Ribbons for participants. Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department. FREE!
7:00PM: THE LIGHTHOUSE JUBILEES’S CONCERT – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of Town Hall), Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A lively duet with two women in perfect harmony. A wide variety of your favorites from the 60’s and back along with some old time gospel. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee and the Rotary Club of Ossipee Valley . FREE!
7:00PM: BINGO – Whittier Lion’s Club, Off of Rte. 41, West Ossipee . Doors open at 5:00pm
SUNDAY, JULY 9:
9:00AM: CHURCH SERVICES – Attend the Church of your choice.
9:00AM – 5:30PM: POW WOW – Mother’s Earth Creations site, Rte. 16, West Ossipee . Sponsored by Mother’s Earth Creations, LLC. F.M.I. please contact Henry at 603-323-8181. FREE! (Donations accepted).
6:30PM: THE HIGH RANGE BAND – Veteran’s Memorial Park (Front Lawn of Town Hall), Town Hall, Main Street, Center Ossipee. (Inside Town Hall if raining). A high energy concert with the finest fiddlers and banjo pickers around. They play a mix of Bluegrass , Country, Western, Cajun, Jazz, Blues and more. Sponsored by the Ossipee Recreation Department. FREE!