A Perfect November Day in Newfound

November in Newfound gives us a reason to give thanks. The serene beauty and character of the area makes it easy to celebrate what is good in our lives. And with the holidays quickly approaching, our local businesses are all abuzz with special offerings for the community and our visitors. Plan to join us for these upcoming events.

NH Open Doors, November 4 & 5

This weekend, Newfound area artist studios and gift shops, including NLRA business members Twin Designs Gift Shop, are taking part in NH Open Doors, a New Hampshire touring and shopping event. Plan a beautiful trip through our quaint towns and take a drive around scenic Newfound Lake to visit them.

Click here for a suggested driving tour of NH Open Doors participants in our area.

Thanks for a Successful MegaRaffle

Our 9th Annual MegaRaffle connected hundreds of “players” with big chances to win a pile of prizes while supporting the NLRA. Congratulations to all the winners and a big THANK YOU to everyone that purchased tickets! Next year, our 10th Anniversary of the MegaRaffle, is expected to be bigger than ever! Stay tuned…

Congratulations to the Kaplafka Family winning the Grand Prize Paddleboard, donated by West Shore Marine! Shown above is Katie Kaplafka demonstrating her new ride.

Newfound Knows Pies!

Fall is here, Thanksgiving is coming and Newfound knows pies! We are fortunate to have multiple places to purchase locally-sourced, fresh-baked pies, breads, and other goodies.

Family owned and operated Basic Ingredients, located on 1777 Lake Street (Route 3A) in Bristol, has been serving the Newfound region for 30 years. Check out their pie selection: apple, apple crumb, blueberry, strawberry rhubarb, mixed berry, raspberry, chocolate cream, pecan, pumpkin, and squash. Their annual Holiday Pie Sale is happening now through November 20. Call 603-744-6035 to order your Thanksgiving Day pies for pickup by Wednesday afternoon, November 22. Other baked favorites that are available — fresh from the Basic Ingredients oven — are Anadama bread, cinnamon swirl bread, sticky buns, and buttermilk biscuits! Call for selection of rolls for your Thanksgiving meal, and check out their Facebook page.

Steve and Nancy Bleiler and their family have been operating the Cardigan Mountain Country Store since 2013. Everything is made in small batches from their private recipe book. This year, they are offering pies, cider donuts, muffins, pumpkin bread, cider donut bread pudding and turnovers. Order forms are available at the store and online, or call 603-744-2248. They will do their best to accommodate special requests. Located on 231 Lake Street in Bristol, the store is open Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Remember to “like” them on Facebook at Cardigan Country Store!

Holiday Fun for All Ages

There is a festive buzz in the Newfound air, with lots of holiday happenings in and around Bristol. Check out the Bristol Community Events calendar. Some highlights include:

November 21 & 24: One Stop Christmas Shop for Kids 4-7pm at Tapply-Thompson Community Center (TTCC).
November 23: Annual Bridgewater Turkey Trot Registration at 8am, Trot begins at 9am at Newfound Grocery.
November 24: Christmas Caroling & Annual Tree Lighting in Bristol Square at 6pm. Visits with Santa at the TTCC beginning at 6:15pm.
November 24 & 25: 2nd Annual Festival of Trees at the Old Town Hall, 45 Summer St, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm
December 2: 5K Jingle Mingle Fun Run at TTCC. Registration at 9:30am; Race at 10am.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for these special events!