Fundraiser

LACONIA — The Christ Life Center Community Food Pantry, located at the Lakes Region Vineyard Church in Laconia, will again be taking part in the $1 million fundraiser offered by the Feinstein Foundation of Rhode Island.

For the 13th straight year, Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among hunger-fighting agencies nationwide.

Again this year, the CLCC Food Pantry will be looking to this effort to supplement the items we provide. Located at 175 Mechanic St., we service about 180 households a month, providing food and personal items to needy families from the Laconia area. In recent months we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of new households seeking our services.

Now through April 30, all cash and food items donated will count toward our share of the Feinstein $1-million challenge. Food items are valued at $1 per item.

This year we are hoping to increase our share of the $1-million fund by seeking the help of additional area churches, schools and businesses. Anyone wishing to donate to this worthy cause can call Pastor Dick or Martha AuCoin at 527-2662 to arrange for drop off or pick up of items.


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FRANKLIN — On Sunday at 10 a.m. the Rev. Brendan Hadash will present "Struggling with Political Correctness" at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Franklin. In the light of Garrison Keillor's recent criticism of Unitarian Universalists for carrying political correctness too far, Rev. Brendan Hadash from St. Johnsbury, Vt will share his struggle with the topic.

For more information call 934-2141.



@Brief head:Fundraiser

BRISTOL — On Saturday, the Bristol Baptist Church, located at 30 Summer St., Bristol, will be having a pancake breakfast as a fundraiser. The meal will consist of pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee. The time is 8 to 10 a.m. The cost will be $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under. For more information, call 744-3885 or 744-8348.



@Brief head:Dinner

GILFORD — On Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m., the Gilford Community Church will be holding its annual homemade corned beef and cabbage dinner in the fellowship hall of the church. The menu will also consist of homemade Irish Soda bread, potatoes, carrots, onions and homemade carrot cake.

Call the church office at 524-6057 by March 8 to make reservations. The cost is $10 per person. The church is located at 19 Potter Hill Road in the village of Gilford.



@Brief head:Concert

LOUDON — Central NH's Azure Cross will take the stage at GraveRobbers Coffeehouse in Loudon on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Azure Cross brings blues, rock, folk-rock and pop together in a truly original blend of spirited music. Guitarist and vocalist Pete Lampron has worked with Nashville session players and opened for national and regional artists, and he brings his unique vocals and fiery guitar to the Azure Cross mix. Bassist Tim Vendt expertly combines tasteful rock, jazz and blues styling to his bass playing. A veteran performer and bassist, Tim holds the bottom line in the Azure Cross lineup. Drummer and vocalist Joe Cadrette is a master of tasteful back beats and percussion. Azure Cross is a band of Christian musicians, and while their music covers a gamut of secular, Christian and spiritual music, and while deeply rooted in their faith, the band strives to play music for all circumstances. To hear their sound, visit www.azurecrossband.com.

GraveRobbers is located at Loudon Congregational Church and doors will open at 6:30. The Coffeehouse will also be serving a free spaghetti dinner to all patrons beginning at 6:45.

All concerts are free, however, we do take a freewill offering for the artists who play. GraveRobbers Coffeehouse is a fun, safe, substance-free, positive environment for youth and adults, and warmly welcomes the community. The coffeehouse is normally open the first Saturday of every month, featuring a relaxed, cafe-style setting, good, simple refreshments, and skilled musical artists of faith playing in all styles. Loudon Congregational Church and GraveRobbers Coffeehouse is located at 7018 Church Street in Loudon Village. For more information, call the church at 783-9478, or visit www.loudoncongregational.org and click on the GraveRobbers Coffeehouse link.



@Brief head:Lenten services

BRISTOL — The Newfound Area Churches (NAC) will be hosting the following Lenten services. There will be a luncheon following the noon services and the evening gathering on March 24 will begin at 6 p.m. with the service following the meal. All services are on Wednesdays.

March 10 at New Hampton Community Church;

March 17 at Alexandria United Methodist Church;

March 24 (evening) at Bristol Baptist Church.

For more information, call 744-3885 or 744-8348.