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Lots of the non-profit organizations are sending us press releases about non-event items.  We will try to share that information as we receive it, but the true goal of Valley Promotions is to promote fund-raising events, so that's where our main focus will remain!
THE GREAT CIRCLE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO KISMET ROCK FOUNDATION
 
The Great Circle Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to Kismet Rock Foundation to offset the costs of its summer program in 2012. Kismet Rock Foundation enhances the physical, intellectual and emotional development of children who lack access to opportunities such as the one Kismet offers by providing access to the immense value of a comprehensive and multi-dimensional education in technical climbing.  Kismet Rock Foundation was selected because of its focus on providing a direct educational service to youth.

“The generosity of the Great Circle Foundation will continue to allow Kismet students to have the opportunity to benefit from the technical and life skills that a climbing education can offer.  We are delighted that the Great Circle Foundation has chosen to make Kismet Rock Foundation a philanthropic priority.  Our warmest thanks to Great Circle for enabling children from low income families to be a part of the Kismet family,” says Brian Post, Kismet Rock Foundation Board Chairperson.

Kismet Rock Foundation emerged out of a desire of the director, Mike Jewell, to offer the same climbing instruction to economically disadvantaged children as he had given to families throughout his guiding career.  In 1999, Mike asked a childhood friend, Stanley West, to find four children in southern New Jersey and bring them to New Hampshire for one week of technical climbing instruction. This initial project was accomplished with little money and with much effort on the part of some very kind and generous people.  The project received media attention and Mike started Kismet the next year. Kismet was born in 2000, with the support of many friends and organizations.  

Kismet's summer season will launch in July 2012.  To learn more about Kismet, please visit www.kismetrockfoundation.org.

Spring Semester at Mountain Top Music Center
Begins Monday, January 9th

Greetings!
Happy New Year from the faculty and staff of Mountain Top Music Center!  A reminder that lessons and classes at the center resume next week - beginning January 9th.  Visit our website to browse our exciting array of educational musical offerings for people of all ages and musical tastes. 


Registrations are currently being accepted online, by phone, and in person at the Center.  Come be a part of the music in 2012!


Welcome to 2012!


-George Wiese-
Executive Director, Mountain Top Music Center
Brownfield Rec News
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I would like to personally welcome aboard our newest board members – Heather Towle (Chair) and Russ Maidment (Secretary) and thank them for stepping up!  Also a huge thank you goes out to Sharyn Coville and Michelle Day for their past years of service…your hard work and dedication is something to be proud of!

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Basketball News – K-1 practice began Jan 5th and run every Thursday after school until Feb 2nd.  Children MUST have a note saying they can stay after school and a snack. 

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ZUMBA is back!  Tuesday nights starting January 10th at 6:30.  Only $36 for 6 weeks.  Email or visit us on Facebook to sign up. 

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Join us on Saturday January 28th for our 3rd Annual Winter Carnival

Sled dog rides, horse drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, snowball capture the flag, sledding, hot cocoa, and a yummy lunch of hot dogs, chili, and beef stew!  Also NEW THIS YEAR….a Wild Game Cook Off – yes you heard right…make any dish using wild game, hand out samples for all to judge, and you might just win a $50 Cabela’s gift card, not to mention braggin’ rights!  Contact Russ for more details….935-7712.

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Shot Gun Raffle tickets for sale for a Benelli Nova Pump 12 gauge.  $2 each or 3 for $5.  Tickets are on sale now….contact Jen at Heart & Hand Gardening to get yours!

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Skating Rink Committee Needed – We are looking for people to help keep the rink shoveled off – please let me know if you can sign up to do just two nights a month.

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Yoga – Wednesday’s at the BCC from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Maddy's Meds

In the spirit of the holiday season and beyond, saving money and giving to those in need has been the focus of nine year old Madison Kirker of Laconia.  Starting when she was only five, Maddy began saving money and continues to do so any time she has a dollar or five.  Since 2008, her mission has been very simple… to help the elderly and sick people afford medication and stay healthy. 

By running bake sales at schools and local craft fairs, Maddy, along with family, friends and others who believe in her mission, has raised more than $4,000 over the past four years.  During the last few months of 2011, the sale of hundreds of angel ornaments was added to their fundraising efforts.  Maddy and members of Maddy’s Meds participated in numerous craft fairs selling ornaments and various baked goods.  In addition, ornaments were sold at several local businesses and by Girl Scouts Emily DiFonzo and Maddy Burns at Moultonborough sports events.  

“I want to thank so many who have helped me,” said Maddy. “My parents, my brother Camden, my friend Lexys Bladecki and her mom Lisa, my teacher Ms. Ellen Ward, the staff and kids at school, Walgreen’s and everyone who has helped out, including everyone at Lakes Region United Way.” Repeating their participation, Walgreen’s Laconia Store Manager Dan Quinn donated extra gift cards to deliver to the Laconia Senior Center. 

Not resting on past success, Maddy will continue to plan bake sales and other fundraising events in 2012.  To learn more about Maddy’s Meds or where her next bake sale will be held, go to www.maddysmeds.org.


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