Community Calendar

For more information:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bill Limoges
603-543-7325
bill.limoges@live.com

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO CLAREMONT, NH IN JUNE!

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center
spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War

Claremont, NH – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Claremont, NH on June 26-29 at Monadnock Park, 190 Broad Street, and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

The Wall That Heals Claremont, NH project is looking for volunteers to help with the display from the 25th, when The Wall That Heals is assembled, through the 29th when it is disassembled for transport to the next community. During the display dates there are openings for the mobile education center (training will be provided), floaters, wall ambassadors, visitor’s tent, parking and visitor assistance, and overnight shifts. A signup link is on our website via Signup Genius; the site address is:

www.thewallthathealsclaremontnh.org

There is also a link for financial donations, which are very welcome, at the site, as well.

We also have a Facebook page: The Wall That Heals Claremont NH Project.

This display of The Wall That Heals will be the only location in New Hampshire for the 2025 season, and along with Farmington, Maine, the only two in New England.

The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community in a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center telling the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history.

The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall.

The Mobile Education Center exhibit includes: digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” - service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit; digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died; video displays that teach about the history and impact of The Wall; educational exhibits told through items representative of those left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War. The exhibits tell the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the era surrounding the conflict, and are designed to put American experiences in Vietnam in a historical and cultural context.

The schedule for The Wall that heals is:

June 24th - The Wall That Heals arrives along with a huge entourage by Rolling Thunder, and other motorcycle organizations. It will start in Andover NH park-and-ride, at 12:00pm sharp, and end up at Monadnock Park about an hour later.
June 25th – Volunteers will build The Wall That Heals.
June 26-29 Wall is fully open.
June 29th afternoon – The Wall That Heals is taken down, and loaded on the truck for transportation to the next display

Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been on display in more than 700 U.S. communities in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005. The Wall That Heals is a program of VVMF, the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982. The Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with The Wall in Washington, D.C. and includes the largest Wall replica that travels the country. Two VVMF staff members lead volunteers on site, educate visitors and students, and ensure the reflective atmosphere of The Wall. More information can be found at: www.thewallthatheals.org.

This exclusive event for ATVs and UTVs only is a benefit fundraiser for the NH ATV Club, which goes to support trail maintenance and access, rider safety, and education.

Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center celebrates the start of the 2025 public trail season on opening day, Thursday, May 1. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)

For nearly 60 years, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has been a favorite New England family destination, bringing joy, connection, wonder, and discovery to generations of visitors through live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises and the vibrant charm of Kirkwood Gardens. The Science Center is Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. The 3/4 mile live animal exhibit trail features coyote, fisher, red fox, bobcat, black bear, mountain lion, river otters, white-tailed deer, various owls and raptors, and more. Plan at least two and a half hours to walk the animal exhibit trail, which meanders through open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks on a packed gravel path.

Trail rates for 2025 are $28 for adults; $26 for seniors (age 65+); $22 for youth (ages 3-15); free for children 2 and under and Science Center members.

Tickets and information are available at www.nhnature.org

Holderness, NH – This unforgettable guided tour has something new to delight everyone.

Learn about the natural history of Squam Lake, look for majestic Bald Eagles, and listen for the haunting call of Common Loons. Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years. Cruise on this pristine lake where nature reigns.

All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for viewing or bring your own. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center. Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 5. Advance reservations required by purchasing tickets at nhnature.org.

Cost: $32/adult; $30 senior (age 65+); $28 youth (ages up to 15); members receive a $4 per person discount

To purchase cruise tickets and see the full cruise schedule visit nhnature.org.

Run club is an all inclusive group of runners and walkers that meet at Henniker Brewing Company every Wednesday from April to October (weather permitting). Typically the participants go out for anywhere from 1 - 5 miles and meet back at the brewery for a discounted pint! Dogs and strollers welcome!

For more information:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bill Limoges
603-543-7325
bill.limoges@live.com

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO CLAREMONT, NH IN JUNE!

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center
spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War

Claremont, NH – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Claremont, NH on June 26-29 at Monadnock Park, 190 Broad Street, and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

The Wall That Heals Claremont, NH project is looking for volunteers to help with the display from the 25th, when The Wall That Heals is assembled, through the 29th when it is disassembled for transport to the next community. During the display dates there are openings for the mobile education center (training will be provided), floaters, wall ambassadors, visitor’s tent, parking and visitor assistance, and overnight shifts. A signup link is on our website via Signup Genius; the site address is:

www.thewallthathealsclaremontnh.org

There is also a link for financial donations, which are very welcome, at the site, as well.

We also have a Facebook page: The Wall That Heals Claremont NH Project.

This display of The Wall That Heals will be the only location in New Hampshire for the 2025 season, and along with Farmington, Maine, the only two in New England.

The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community in a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center telling the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history.

The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall.

The Mobile Education Center exhibit includes: digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” - service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit; digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died; video displays that teach about the history and impact of The Wall; educational exhibits told through items representative of those left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War. The exhibits tell the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the era surrounding the conflict, and are designed to put American experiences in Vietnam in a historical and cultural context.

The schedule for The Wall that heals is:

June 24th - The Wall That Heals arrives along with a huge entourage by Rolling Thunder, and other motorcycle organizations. It will start in Andover NH park-and-ride, at 12:00pm sharp, and end up at Monadnock Park about an hour later.
June 25th – Volunteers will build The Wall That Heals.
June 26-29 Wall is fully open.
June 29th afternoon – The Wall That Heals is taken down, and loaded on the truck for transportation to the next display

Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been on display in more than 700 U.S. communities in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005. The Wall That Heals is a program of VVMF, the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982. The Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with The Wall in Washington, D.C. and includes the largest Wall replica that travels the country. Two VVMF staff members lead volunteers on site, educate visitors and students, and ensure the reflective atmosphere of The Wall. More information can be found at: www.thewallthatheals.org.

REGISTRATION: Online registration is $30 per person ages 11 and up. Ages 4-10 are $15 each. Registration will be open until June 27 at 12:00 am and includes one Running of the Bears technical fabric T-shirt and a Clark's Bears tote bag with bottled water. Shirt sizes are guaranteed if registered by June 7, 2025. After that date, shirts are while supplies last.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Day of race registration is from 6:30 am-7:15 am at the Picnic Pavilion at Clark's Bears. The cost will be $35 per person ages 11 and up. Ages 4-10 will remain at $15 per child.

CHECK-IN AND BIB PICK UP: Enter the park at the Railroad Station from 6:30 am-7:15 am for check-in. Your bib, complimentary T-shirt, Clark's Bears tote bag will be available at the picnic pavilion.

DETAILS: The race will begin at 7:30 am and will take place rain or shine. This is a BYOB race. BRING YOUR OWN BEAR!! Each runner or walker needs to race with a teddy bear to qualify. Just in case you forget, teddy bears will be on sale the morning of the race. Strollers are allowed but must go to the end of the line up for safety reasons.

PARKING Please use the north end of the Main Parking lot near the water tower for plenty of free parking.

RESTROOMS: There are plenty of clean restrooms inside the park at the Anaconda Escape and the Riverbank Restrooms.

START & FINISH LINE: The start/finish line is located inside Clark's Bears at Merlin's Mystical Mansion.

The 3.1 mile route will be:

Start from Merlin's Mystical Mansion.
North to the Anaconda Escape (raft ride)
Turn left and through the parking lot to Connector Road
Turn left onto Connector Road
Turn left onto Route 112 (Main Street towards the school)
Turn left onto Linwood Drive (Lin-Wood Public Schools)
Through the parking lot to the elementary school
Circle down the bus route and back through the parking lot
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto Connector Road
Turn right into Clark's parking lot and back through the Anaconda Escape gate
Race ends inside the park at Merlin's Mystical Mansion.

Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center celebrates the start of the 2025 public trail season on opening day, Thursday, May 1. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)

For nearly 60 years, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has been a favorite New England family destination, bringing joy, connection, wonder, and discovery to generations of visitors through live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises and the vibrant charm of Kirkwood Gardens. The Science Center is Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. The 3/4 mile live animal exhibit trail features coyote, fisher, red fox, bobcat, black bear, mountain lion, river otters, white-tailed deer, various owls and raptors, and more. Plan at least two and a half hours to walk the animal exhibit trail, which meanders through open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks on a packed gravel path.

Trail rates for 2025 are $28 for adults; $26 for seniors (age 65+); $22 for youth (ages 3-15); free for children 2 and under and Science Center members.

Tickets and information are available at www.nhnature.org

Holderness, NH – This unforgettable guided tour has something new to delight everyone.

Learn about the natural history of Squam Lake, look for majestic Bald Eagles, and listen for the haunting call of Common Loons. Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years. Cruise on this pristine lake where nature reigns.

All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for viewing or bring your own. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center. Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 5. Advance reservations required by purchasing tickets at nhnature.org.

Cost: $32/adult; $30 senior (age 65+); $28 youth (ages up to 15); members receive a $4 per person discount

To purchase cruise tickets and see the full cruise schedule visit nhnature.org.

Run club is an all inclusive group of runners and walkers that meet at Henniker Brewing Company every Wednesday from April to October (weather permitting). Typically the participants go out for anywhere from 1 - 5 miles and meet back at the brewery for a discounted pint! Dogs and strollers welcome!