Well, the theatre question is obvious, no??
Seriously, The Winni Playhouse has a multitude of opportunities for backstage volunteers. Training is provided when needed. Please join our email list by visiting
www.winniplayhouse.org. We regularly host free tech theatre workshops. We have a great, friendly crew of volunteers, including a couple who drive more than an hour sometimes 5 or 6 days a week (their choice!) because they love being involved so much.
You can walk to the current theatre in the Weirs from the Naz if you want so please drop in and say hello when you're in town! I'd also be happy to give you a tour of our future home in Meredith where we currently build and paint all our sets. In fact, we are hosting the Lakes Region Chamber Business After Hours on the Meredith Campus from 5-7pm on June 1st. It's open to the public so please feel free to come. If you want to find me I'll be one of the people in a silly costume.
To answer a few other questions...
For live music check out The Flying Monkey in Plymouth.
There is a Unitarian Church in Laconia which is very active, not to mention supportive of lots of area non-profits, ours included.
I am a relatively new pet owner but have found Laconia Pet Center very useful and have been very happy with Inter-Lakes Animal Hospital in Meredith so far.
Hope this helps a little and looking forward to meeting you.