The Valentine's Ball 2012 is the year when everything changes... Come celebrate Valentine's Day with us at Manchester Country Club in Bedford, NH on Saturday, February 11! Enjoy silent and LIVE auctions and dance the night away to the sounds of local favorites The Rock Daddys! Stay tuned for more details. Please purchase tickets below and also consider donating an item to our silent or live auction! Call Tonya at (603)464-9588 with details about your donation. LODGING A block of discounted rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Bedford, NH . Please call (603) 623-2040 and ask for the special room rate for the Hope for Gus event. These are first come, first served, so please make your reservation asap! There are a number of other similar hotels nearby in Bedfor and Manchester which can easily be found online. If you are interested in a more upscale, boutique hotel, try the Bedford Village Inn at 1.800.852.1166 or www.bedfordvillageinn.com

Historic Rochester Opera House 603-335-1992 tickets $12/7 children 12 & under Love is in the air so let us set the mood for a romantic evening. Dance cheek to cheek on the Opera House dance floor while enjoying an open Viennese buffet at intermission. Guest, Nic Orovich will charm you with his saucy trombone while Elaine and Mary Gatchell show off their sultry voices! Take advantage of the dining discounts offered at Fat Tony's and Spaulding Steak & Ale. 10% off when you show your tickets/ticket stubs the day of the show! www.rochesteroperahouse.com, www.straffordwindsymphony.org Format 2: Feb 17th, 2012 7pm, Strafford Wind Symphony @ Historic Rochester Opera House. 603-335-1992, $12/7 children under 12. "Sealed With a Kiss" concert. Special Guests: Portland Symphony Orchestra's Nic Orovich, Leddy Center's Elaine Gatchell, and R&B hybrid vocalist Mary Gatchell. 10% dining discounts offered at Fat Tony's and Spaulding Steak & Ale with ticket stub (day of show). Dance cheek to cheek on the Opera House dance floor while enjoying an open Viennese buffet at intermission. www.rochesteroperahouse.com, www.straffordwindsymphony.org Let the music play!

Breathe New Hampshire 27th Annual Seacoast Bike Tour May 19 & 20th, 2012 Join in the excitement and ride with us for one day or two! Folks of all cycling levels can join in the fun and raise funds to support healthy air quality and help those who are living with chronic lung conditions. Whether you are a casual rider or an experienced cyclist, there’s a scenic coastal route for you spanning from Portsmouth, NH to Ogunquit, ME! To register as an individual or as part of a team, visit www.breathenh.org/biketour or call (800) 835-8647.

Flowers helping troops! The Buffam Project received a very generous contribution of hundreds of packaged fall planted bulbs, orchid, violet and house plant supplies. There are many types available and being sold at a fraction of the retail value. It is a great way to beautify your space while helping our combat troops. All proceeds go to buying items for our military deployed in Afghanistan. Stop by Finders Keepers at 88 Portsmouth Ave in Exeter to purchase the bulbs. Starts Monday 12/5. For more info on what the Project is about visit www.BuffmanProject.org or call (603)772-1733