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Dear Michael,

With the year drawing to a close, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support of Seacoast Eat Local. It was an honor to be included as a beneficiary of Quest to Reinvest’s inauguration, and we appreciate all that you’re doing for the larger community.

Through Quest to Reinvest, the Heirloom Harvest Barn Dinner was able to continue its success and raise over $3,000, money that will go towards strengthening our local food community through education and outreach such as this event. Photographs of this special event may be found through this post :
http://seacoasteatlocal.org/2011/09/2011-heirloom-harvest-barn-dinner—a-gathering-of-community/

Also, here’s a link about coverage of the event by NH Chronicle:

http://seacoasteatlocal.org/2011/10/heirloom-harvest-barn-dinner-on-nh-chronicle/ 

Special thanks to Nicole, who with considerable grace and patience, steered us through the planning stages. It was a pleasure working with Exeter Events

and wish you all the best with next year’s Quest!

Sincerely,
Debra Kam
Seacoast Eat Local
www.seacoasteatlocal.org

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Sunday, October 16, 2011
DeMeritt Hill Farm
Lee, NH

Schedule of the Day

Registration – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Barkin’ Market – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dog Walk – 1 p.m.
Canine Capers – 2:30 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »

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Exeter Events & Tents has been providing the rental items for this event for over 10 years and can’t wait for this years event. A detail events list with directions and event maps has been included in this post so see you there!

27th Annual Harvestfest & Kidsfest

October 15 & 16, 2011, 10am-8pm (Sat) & 10am-4pm (Sun)

Location: York Beach, Maine Read the rest of this entry »

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AstroFlier_Final

A  W E E K E N D  O F DISCOVERY, OBSERVATION, & FUN! OCTOBER 14 AND 15, 2011

Univeristy Of New Hampshire

Hundreds of telescopes, Billions of starts! View them through telescopes available courtesy of astronomers from all over New England.

Free Admission (Donations Welcome)

Friday, October 14 Beginning at 6 p.m.

•  Astronomy talks
• Night sky observations all night long
• Light concessions available for purchase through 10 p.m.

Saturday, October 15 Beginning at 10 a.m.

• Astronomy for Kids – check our website for times and details
• Safe solar viewing
• Telescope clinic/demonstrations
• Astronomy Talks
• Night sky observation all night long
• Lunch and dinner available for purchase, light concessions until 10 p.m.

The October sky promises a fabulous family weekend of astronomical proportions.

• Meet an astronaut
• Telescope Clinic
• Hands-on activities for children and adults
• Astronomy talks for all ages
• See the stars up close at the UNH Observatory
• Safe solar gazing
• Ask an astronomer!

All activities take place at:
UNH Observatory, Spinney Lane, UNH,
Durham, N.H. (on the west end of campus)
Hours:
Friday, October 14, beginning at 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 15, beginning at 10 a.m.
Hosted by the UNH Physics Department and
staffed, organized, and driven by members

Learn more:
http://physics.unh.edu/observatory/NEFAF
Visit the website for parking and accessibility
questions, weather updates, and a complete
listing of participating organizations.
of the New England astronomical community.

• Enjoy food and refreshment

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We were contacted the other day by John S. Gianforte for the University of New Hampshire to help with an event at the Observatory. He has heard about “Quest to Re-invest as it gains popularity and buzz throughout the state. We will be helping John in any way we can. We did not know there was such a thing going on at UNH and that it is open to the public and wanted our readers to know about this opportunity for a different night out opportunity. John explains the event and goings on at the observatory much better than we could so I have included his letter to us which explains in detail the Universities efforts. John writes: Read the rest of this entry »

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This week we showcase two more “Quest to Re-Invest” winners. The first winner Fallfest was held last week on the 8th to celebrate the preserving of Dimond Hill Farm for future generations. The second and one of my favorite things to do, eat great food, is on the agenda for this weekend. The Heirloom Harvest Barn Dinner in Stratham is a must do event if you enjoy great local food in different environment. Check it out if you have the date open and we may see you there! Read the rest of this entry »

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Our next “Quest to Re-invest” event is on we have helped to produce for the last five years. This year Timberland is combining this event with the announcement of their Sale to VF Corp for over two billion. The presentation will be held on the grounds of Timberland Wednesday evening with a cocktail reception for 700 and then a dinner to immediately following. Exeter Events and Tent will keep all the guests dry tonight under our beautiful 40’x104’, 32’x 50” Sail cloth tents and our 80’x 100’ Anchor Century vinyl tent. Both events will use over thirty tents of all sizes and at many locations. The size and multiple locations make this event one of our specialties, showcasing what we excel at every day! We though we would include an article on this event featured on Seacoastonline.com. It gives you a little more information about this years locations incase anyone wants to lend a hand. They are always looking for help.

Timberland’s Serv-a-palooza turns 13

Hundreds volunteer to spruce up 12 local sites Read the rest of this entry »

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Portsmouth, NH, September 5, 2011

WOW, what great race on Labor Day!  Congratulations to all who conquered the 15th annual St. Charles Home 5K! As another “Quest to Re-invest” winner we were proud to help out by supplying our tables, chairs, staging or whatever was needed to help the event go smoothly and worry free. The event kicked of at 9 AM at Martins’ Point Healthcare in Pease International Tradeport

The had may things to see and do here are just a few of them;

• Professional timing by Granite State Services using the new ChronoTrack disposable timing devices.
• Free Children’s Fun Run and activities after the race
• T-shirts to first 1000 runners, then we will keep passing them out until they are gone
• Special custom made keychain “PR” awards for anyone who runs their personal best
• Huge raffle with generous prizes for both adults and children
• Grilled hamburgers & hotdogs, pizza, baked goodies, fruit, bagels & more!

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First Soirée New Castle, September 24, 2011 7:00 – 10:00 PM Hosts: Janet Sylvester & Scott Pettis 25 Grist Mill Lane, New Castle Host Committee: Kim Buxton, Betsy Duevel Rawlings & Marty Lapham Theme: Blues on the Back Channel Music: Lost Soul Caterers: AJ’s Wood Grill Pizza & RedHook Ale Brewery

Second Soirée Portsmouth, October 15, 2011 6:00 – 9:00 PM Hosts: Kirsten & Sean Mahoney 27 Austin Street, Portsmouth Host Committee: Celeste Christo, Kate Callahan & Jill Horgan Theme: Octoberfest Music: DJ Steve Carrigan with Cuzin’ Richard’s Entertainment Caterers: The Meat House & RedHook Ale Brewery

Third Soirée Rye Beach, October 29, 2011 7:00 – 10:00 PM Hosts: Dana De Niro & Tom Moulton 702 South Road, Rye Beach Host Committee: Neil Gibb Theme: Big Band Caterers: Mizuna & RedHook Ale Brewery

Starting in 2009, Big Brothers Big Sisters reformatted its annual gala at the Wentworth Hotel to a series of “soirees” at private residences around the Seacoast. In 2010, Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted three Little Soirees on differing nights in New Castle, Newington and then Rye. Each soiree celebrates the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters with a custom theme while guests enjoy cocktails, fine food, live music and auctions. Exeter Events and Tents continue its “Quest to Re-invest” mission by gifting the use of tents for each of these three events. These events are open to the public giving our readers a chance to attend these great Themed events while helping the Seacoast chapter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters fulfill their mission. Depending on the event there are live bands tasty for supplied by local restaurants or caterers and just an overall great opportunity to meet like minded people in the local community. All monies raise go directly to the local chapter to help mentor a deserving child. You can follow the supplied links to register for the event theme of your choice. We will be attending all three.

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We would like to tell you about an event this weekend being run by another Quest to Reinvest contest winner. Greekfest 2011 will be our second Greek festival that Exeter Events and Tents have supplied tents tables and chairs for this summer. The last festival was held in Portsmouth and if you were unable to attend because you live in the route 93 corridor here is your chance to attend a large Greek festival in Manchester, NH. These are my favorite festivals you cannot beat the entertainment, the homemade Greek pastries and fine food. Did I mention the homemade pastries? So come out and enjoy the two day event which begins this Saturday and runs through Sunday. The weather is going to be spectacular and fun will be had by all so see you there you will be able to find me eating the homemade Greek pastries

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