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Gilford, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Gilford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- New Hampton man sentenced in drug cases involving Gilford police
- What's new at Gunstock for its 90th winter?
- Belmont follows Gilford's lead on online police auctions
Also on today's calendar: Annual Christmas Fair and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What travels all around the world but stays in a corner? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 42 and low of 34 degrees.
- Friday: Intermittent snow and rain, temps: high: 39, low: 32.
- Saturday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Hampton drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years (laconiadailysun.com) — A New Hampton man whose drug cases included charges in Gilford has been sentenced to 7½–15 years in state prison. Thomas Drake, 35, pleaded guilty to drug distribution, possession and weapons charges following four investigations. The attorney general's office credited Gilford police among the agencies that helped build the cases. 
• Gunstock Mountain Resort plans early start for 90th season, opening Dec. 4 (laconiadailysun.com) — Gunstock plans to open Dec. 4 for its 90th season, with new glades and upgrades aimed at easing congestion and improving snowmaking. The Gilford resort installed about 10,000 feet of pipe so crews can make snow at the top and bottom simultaneously, and extensively refurbished the Panorama lift.
• Belmont Selectboard OKs police auctions for unclaimed property (laconiadailysun.com) — Belmont police have approval to auction unclaimed property through an online service already used by Gilford and other New Hampshire departments. Proceeds will go into Belmont's general fund, though the police chief hopes to seek approval later to replace aging evidence-storage equipment, including a refrigerator.
📸 Around Gilford
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Upcoming Events in
Gilford
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Lakes Region TechWise NOV 13
Lakes Region Business Center, 25 Country Club Rd #404, Gilford
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Smitty's $6 Movie Ticket Tuesday →
Smitty's Entertainment, 630 West Main St, Tilton
9:00 am -
Fiber Arts Group
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St E., Laconia
10:00 am -
Ladies' Night at The Alamo
The Alamo Texas Bar-B-Cue & Tequila Bar II, 70 Endicott St N, Laconia
5:00 pm -
Karaoke Night at Wolfe's Tavern →
Wolfe's Tavern, 90 N Main St, Wolfeboro
6:00 pm -
Central NH Writers' Group at Belknap Mill
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St E, Laconia
6:00 pm -
Trivia Night at Smitty's GameLab Bar
Smitty's GameLab Bar, 630 West Main St, Tilton
6:00 pm -
Annual Christmas Fair →
18 Wesley Way, Gilford
9:00 am
Friday November 13
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
Saturday November 21
📣 Gilford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Morning Volleyball →
Community Center, 306 Union Avenue, Laconia
8:45 am -
Preschool Pals →
695 N Main St, Laconia
10:00 am -
Adult Craft: Diamond Art Bookmarks →
695 N Main St, Laconia
10:00 am -
Adult Lunchtime Basketball →
Community Center, 306 Union Avenue, Laconia
12:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Gilford. Apply here.
- footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Gilford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Laconia
- Veterans honored in Laconia with poems, speeches, appeals for services (laconiadailysun.com)
- This New Hampshire Lake Town Piles On Small-Town Charm And Keeps Locals Coming Back (takingthekids.com)
- Climate Resilience Grant Program accepting proposals until Feb 1 (laconiadailysun.com)
Meredith
- Lakes Region Tourism Association celebrates annual meeting, honors leaders (laconiadailysun.com)
Ok Gilford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
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