NEW HAMPSHIRE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

2/7 - 10: 15th Annual Ice Fest at IMCS - International Mountain Climbing School will partner with Cranmore Mountain to host the 15th annual Ice Fest this weekend. Featured climbers will conduct advanced climbing clinics. IMCS will hold beginner, intermediate and specialty program clinics plus slide show presentations at 7 p.m. and more. Info: 603-356-7064 or www.ime-usa.com.

2/9 Family Mardi Gras Celebration, Children's Museum of Portsmouth. 10 am - 5 pm
Live Cajun music by Jimmy Jo and the Jumbol'Ayuhs, mask-making, and children's parades through the museum led by Albert the Costumed Alligator. There will also be regional foods to sample and each visitor will receive a strand of colorful Mardi Gras beads to wear and take home. included in the museum's regular price of admission: $6 for adults and children, $5 for seniors, and free for children under age 1. 603-436-3853, www.childrens-museum.org.

2/9: Ice Harvesting and Winter Carnival in Tamworth - Come to Tamworth for a day filled with winter fun, including sledding, cross country skiing on groomed trails, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dog sled rides, ice skating, food, competitions and more. There will be warm food and exciting sledding slopes, along with ice harvesting on the pond at the Remick Museum. Activities begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. All events are free of charge. Info: 603-323-7591 or www.remickmuseum.org.

2/9: Chairlift Speed Dating at Black Mountain - Back by popular demand, chairlift speed dating will return 
to Black Mountain Ski Area. Register in the Lostbo pub for as many date rides as possible, only rule is to ride 
with a new and unfamiliar person. Hours are 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: 603-383-4490 or www.blackmt.com.