On Saturday, Sept., 25, the New Hampshire Veterans Home held its fourth annual Craft Fair. The fair was a huge success and again, exceeded all expectations. With 82 vendors, over 90 raffle prizes and a White Elephant area we raised a little more than $9,300 for the “Resident Benefit Fund,” which pays for entertainment, trips, events and games, all to enhance the quality of life for our veterans.
We would like to thank all of the following local businesses who contributed to the success of our raffle, which alone raised over $5,000. From Tilton: Applebee’s, Aroma Joe’s, BJ’s, Caleb’s Barber Shop, Dipsy Doodle, Divine Roots, Gil Pinky’s, Hello Gorgeous, Just Maple, Lowes, Mansfield Book & More, Million Dragon, Nickels & Dimes Boutique, Paris Nails, Sweetz & More, Tilton House of Pizza, Whitney Malcolm, Wrap City, and Yuen Sing.
From Franklin: Al’s Village Pizza, Asian Delights, Auto Zone, Black Forest Nursery, Country Craftsman, Franklin Savings Bank, Hannaford, Hawthorne’s Garage, Jack Dokus, JJ’s Woodfired Pizza, May Garden, Service Credit Union, Thrift Clothes Closet, White Tiger Karate, and Zekes Sweets. From Laconia; All My Life Jewelers, Art Escape, Big Daddy Signs, Brett, Rachel & Ariel Haven, Burrito Me, Café Déjà vu, Che Bella Salon, Erin Sullivan, Fratello’s, Fun Spot, Galleria, Greenlaw’s Music, Jon’s Roast Beef, Laconia Pet Center, Laconia Village Bakery, McCycle & Sport, My Coffee House, New Leaf Shop, Shang Hai, Soda Shoppe, South End Pizza, and Vista. From Gilford; Gilford Hills Tennis, Gilford House of Pizza, Gunstock, Sawyers Dairy Bar, and Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2.
From Meredith: Annalee Dolls, George’s Diner, Good Food Conspiracy, Great Northern Trading Co., Harts Turkey Farm, Meredith Whole Living Center, Middleton Building Supply, SubCrazy, The Nest Vintage & Home.
From Concord: Capitol Center for the Arts, Capitol Craftsman & Romance Jewelry, Chipotle’s, Cobblestone Design, Col’s Kitchen, Concord Beef & Seafood, Constantly Pizza, Fabulous Looks Boutique, Home Depot, Live Juice, Panera Bread, Shaw’s, Target, Unique Dean- Norwex Products, Viking House, and Windmill Restaurant.
Other towns: Common Man of Ashland; Taylor Rental of Belmont; Dimitri’s Pizza of Boscawen; Gilly’s Restaurant of Bristol; The Mug Restaurant of Center Harbor; Blue Seal Feeds & Needs and Chucksters of Chichester; Circle Restaurant and Tim’s Truck Capital of Epsom; Squam Lake Science Center of Holderness; Lovebird Donuts of Kittery, Maine; Repete’s Comics & Collections of Loudon; Palace Theater of Manchester; Bloom Effects of New York; and Main Street Bar & Grill of Pittsfield.
To those who contributed to the décor, Pearl & Sons Farm, Loudon, Walker Farm, Bristol and Mr. & Mrs. Adams of Laconia, THANK YOU!!!
We would also like to give a huge shout-out to the many volunteers who contributed so much of their time helping to make this event wonderful! We could not do it without you! Thank you for all you do!
Patty Copeland,
Supervisor of Volunteer Services New Hampshire Veterans Home
Tilton