Walpole OLD HOME DAYS 2017
June 21 through June 25, 2017
2017 Schedule of Events now on Line
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In the past few days I have had a large number of “search hits” on SHUNPIKING WITH RAY with people looking for information on this year’s Old Home Day celebration. That was because my mention of it in my posts for AS IT WAS…AND STILL IS… WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
So, to help, I woke up this morning saying, “Ray, post the full schedule for out-of-towners looking for details to enjoy our weekend.” So, below is the full schedule. And when in town, do stop by a take a look at AS IT WAS…AND STILL IS… WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Walpole Old Home Days 2014
Schedule of Events
(Note: $$ indicates that tickets need to be purchased or cost involved. Otherwise, events with no symbol are free)
Wednesday June 25th
WALPOLE OLD HOME DAYS 2014 – Update 11AM — the Block Party tonight will be on the Common and in the Town Hall … and, CORNELIA will make her “popping debut” right along with the festivities tonight. See you there.
5:30pm – 8:30– Block Party
hosted by Connecticut River Bank, N.A. & The Walpole Foundation
Connecticut River Bank Parking Lot with music by “The Illusion”
TOWN HALL in case of rain
Thursday June 26nd
Walpole Players — “A Long Weekend in New Hampshire”
Doors open at 6:30pm, curtain rises at 7:00pm. $$
Friday June 27th
9am to 8pm Walpole Community Pool, Free to all
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4pm to 6pm Farmers Market
~Kids games and activities ~Local Vendors
Ray Boas’ book will be available then
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5pm to 8pm Talent Show sponsored by the Savings Bank of Walpole
Congregational Church
Awards given right after performance.
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5:30pm Strawberry Shortcake by Tom Murray
In front of Murray’s Restaurant $$
To benefit the Helen Miller Theater
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6pm to 11pm Friday Night Street Dance
sponsored by The Burns Family
Savings Bank of Walpole parking lot, across from the Tavern
Two Sets: First set 6-8pm
Music by local Country Musicians;
“Will Buchan, Shawn Keniston and Dwight Smith”
Second Set 8-11pm
Music by Rock and Roll Group “Turn it Loose”
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6pm to 10pm American Legion food booth $$
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
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9:30pm Fireworks
sponsored in part by Theodora Berg and Applied Bolting
Shot from North Road over Village
Saturday June 28th
7am-9am Academy Breakfast
for all who attended the Academy and spouses.
Prizes for youngest, oldest, longest distance travelled
Tent on Historical Society lawn
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7am to 9am “McGrange’s”
Breakfast Sandwiches by The Grange $$
Town hall
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8:30am 5K Race and Children’s Race (12 and under)
sponsored by Kris and Bill Tyson
Start/Finish at Walpole Town Hall, prizes $$
(to benefit Fall Mountain running and skiing teams)
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9:00am Walpole PTG — Coffee, muffins $$
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10am to 8pm Walpole Community Pool, Free to all
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10am PARADE
Sponsored by John and Carol Hubbard Foundation
Starts at Walpole School
Prizes for Most Humorous, Best Historical,
Best use of “Country” Slogan, Best Action,
Best Youth Exhibit, Best Business Entry
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MUSIC AFTER THE PARADE:
Hills Band Wagon
East Bay Jazz Ensemble
Keene American Legion (Bandstand)
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10am to 4pm 4-H Petting Zoo — Walpole Common
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10am to 4pm Common displays for Walpole Non-profits…
educational, fundraising and food, Kid’s activities
American Heritage Tour Bake Sale, Hot Dogs
FM Scholarship Fund Ice Cream
Cub Scouts Bake Sale
Fire/Auxiliary Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Drinks
First Congregational Church Pie Sale
Walpole 4-H Clubs Petting Zoo
Hooper Hill Hoppers Fried Dough, Sausage, Hamburgers, Fries, Onion Rings, Drinks
Hooper Preservation Fund Tee shirts, totes
Walpole PTG Cheeseburgers, Grilled Cheese, French Fries
Pinnacleview 4H Rootbeer Floats, Milk, Hotdogs, water
Girl Scouts Bake Sale
Swim Group Strawberry Shortcake & Face Painting
Walpole Village School Shaved ice
Women of Walpole Gift Baskets, silent auction
Many more info booths on the common!
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10am to 4pm Children’s Play Area and Equipment Displays
sponsored by Cold River Materials Savings Bank of Walpole Parking Lot.
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11am to 4pm Antique Vehicle Show
Historical Society Lawn
People’s Choice Award
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12pm – 4pm Firefighters Challenge — Stone Church Field
Walpole Volunteer Fire Dept.
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12 noon Pet Show
Sponsored by Bonnie and Charles Casserta
Children’s categories: l argest pet, smallest pet, longest tail, costume class, owner pet look alike, most enthusiastic pet owner, cutest pet, judges choice award
Adult categories: oldest pet, costume class, owner pet look alike, most enthusiastic pet owner
Roxy Memorial Trophy
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12pm-3pm Hay rides around town provided by John Tarmey Jr.
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6:30pm Baseball Game at the Hubbard Fields
Walpole Wild Blue vs. Claremont Cardinals
Free to the public
Concession stand will be open $$
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6:00-8:15pm Voting/Sampling for the Cookie Bake off — Hastings House
7:30pm Lou Andreoli Memorial Jazz Concert $$
Featuring: Atlas Soul
Hastings House Ballroom, two sets and refreshments available
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Walpole Players
A Long Weekend in New Hampshire”
Doors open at 6:30pm, curtain rises at 7:00pm. $$
Sunday June 29th
7:30am-11am Pancake Breakfast – Town Hall
To benefit Walpole Village School $$
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8:30am Walpole Old Home Days Golf Tournament
Hooper Golf Club
To benefit Save the Hooper Committee $$
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Church Services:
8:30am St. Peters Catholic Church, North Walpole
10:00am First Congregational Church, Walpole
10:00am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Walpole
10:00am Walpole Unitarian Church, Walpole
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10am – 8pm Walpole Community Pool – Free to All
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1:00pm Amazing Race
Solve clues, perform challenges and tour the town
as you compete for prizes in the Walpole Amazing Race
in support of Walpole Village School.
Starts on the Common at 1pm $$
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4pm till sold out Chicken Barbeque First Congregational Church $$
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5:00pm Band Concert
Sponsored by the Boy Scouts of Walpole
“The Walt Sayre Orchestra” – Featuring “Rebecca Holtz”
Donation basket will be passed
Refreshments available $$
***Presentation of parade awards and other drawings at intermission***
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