Fire Levels Belmont Plazza

Pepper · 02-09-2005, 11:39 PM

OK, everybody. I'm counting on you folks to help us . On Saturday morning, I along with about 20 other adults, and 100 high school studens, will be dishing up a bonafide feast of a breakfast, and I sure hope to see a lot of forum regulars there! Here's all the details:

When: This Saturday from 8:00AM till we run out of food.

Where: Laconia High School Cafeteria

Why: To benefit the Denning Family who operated the very popular Egg-cellent Restaurant which burned in the Major Brands Plaza Fire.

This event has been spearheaded by a small group of teenagers who attend LHS with the Denning's children. All the food and beverage products have been donated by Sysco Foods, McDonalds, C.S.Woods, Oakhurst Dairy, Irving, Pepsi, Walter's Market, Vista Foods, Hannaford, Shaws and even Walmart! Lakes Region Linen has donated Linen Tableclothes, and "Your Neighborhood Florist" is providing floral centerpieces. The High School has generously offered the use of their kitchen and cafeteria, and the Director of the Culinary Arts Program is also going to be doing some of the cooking in the Tech Center's kitchen as well!

Many area residents and business owners are coming together to help these students, and now all we need is you.

The cost of entry is a donation - minimum of $5.00. We'll feed you eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, toast and pancakes, coffee, orange juice and milk. There will also be a Silent Auction of items donated by various local businesses and individuals.

We're very well aware that what we raise that day will be nowhere near enough to get them back in business, but it's a start. Plus, this is a great opportunity for all of us to show these High School students that we are indeed a COMMUNITY, and as such we will all rally together in times of need.

So, I hope to see many of you there and I hope you'll all spread the word as well. If you're planning on attending the sled dog races, why not stop by the High School first, for a great hearty breakfast, for a great cause. Waddaya say?????

glennsteely · 02-10-2005, 06:20 AM

there are several names on the forum that are always willing to lend a hand......showing the kids that you are a community? That kind of thing is still bred into you folks up there......I just cant see anybody doing anything (besides watching the fire) down here to help. If one of the good kids that started organizing this event lived in NJ and tried this, they would be an instant target for the others.......I am so glad to see this spirit still exists somewhere, and where else but New Hampshire? I cant wait to meet some of you folks this summer, face to face, for you people truly are a dying breed, and a breath of the freshest air south of Mt. Washington's peak. Good luck with the feast, if I were there, I would eat you out of house and home......making a donation, of course.

Does anyone know how the Pemi Bank donations went? I am curious to know.

To all of you on the forum and anyone in need, May God Bless You All......

mcdude · 02-16-2005, 11:38 AM

Here's an article from New England's Auction and Antique magazine about the devastating losses suffered by the dealers at Country Tyme Antiques.
Click here for article

Pepper · 02-16-2005, 08:17 PM

After reading that extremely well-written article, my heart is broken all over again. Thanks for sharing it, McDude. My prayers are with all those affected by that devastating fire.

On a happier note, the Egg-Cellent Friends Benefit Breakfast was a fabulous success, and a goodly sum was raised through donations at the door, T-shirt sales, and the silent auction. The Dennings were completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from this community! Thank you to all who helped us put this benefit together, and to all those who supported us that day!

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-24-2005, 10:23 AM

According to Unravel The Gavel, (Page 11A, Volume 16, Numer 9.)
Country Tyme Antiques & Collectables is back having weekly shows at the Shalimar Resort.
(Dealers are wanted.)

Weekly shows at the Shalimar Resort
Sunday's beginning October 9th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zee · 10-25-2005, 09:08 AM

Does anyone know if Studio Lighting opened another shop anywhere else? They had a nice selection of Tiffany-style lighting.

02-09-2005, 11:39 PM	#1
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Benefit Breakfast - Be there! OK, everybody. I'm counting on you folks to help us . On Saturday morning, I along with about 20 other adults, and 100 high school studens, will be dishing up a bonafide feast of a breakfast, and I sure hope to see a lot of forum regulars there! Here's all the details: When: This Saturday from 8:00AM till we run out of food. Where: Laconia High School Cafeteria Why: To benefit the Denning Family who operated the very popular Egg-cellent Restaurant which burned in the Major Brands Plaza Fire. This event has been spearheaded by a small group of teenagers who attend LHS with the Denning's children. All the food and beverage products have been donated by Sysco Foods, McDonalds, C.S.Woods, Oakhurst Dairy, Irving, Pepsi, Walter's Market, Vista Foods, Hannaford, Shaws and even Walmart! Lakes Region Linen has donated Linen Tableclothes, and "Your Neighborhood Florist" is providing floral centerpieces. The High School has generously offered the use of their kitchen and cafeteria, and the Director of the Culinary Arts Program is also going to be doing some of the cooking in the Tech Center's kitchen as well! Many area residents and business owners are coming together to help these students, and now all we need is you. The cost of entry is a donation - minimum of $5.00. We'll feed you eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, toast and pancakes, coffee, orange juice and milk. There will also be a Silent Auction of items donated by various local businesses and individuals. We're very well aware that what we raise that day will be nowhere near enough to get them back in business, but it's a start. Plus, this is a great opportunity for all of us to show these High School students that we are indeed a COMMUNITY, and as such we will all rally together in times of need. So, I hope to see many of you there and I hope you'll all spread the word as well. If you're planning on attending the sled dog races, why not stop by the High School first, for a great hearty breakfast, for a great cause. Waddaya say????? __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

02-10-2005, 06:20 AM	#2
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Pepper, you are a piece of work..... there are several names on the forum that are always willing to lend a hand......showing the kids that you are a community? That kind of thing is still bred into you folks up there......I just cant see anybody doing anything (besides watching the fire) down here to help. If one of the good kids that started organizing this event lived in NJ and tried this, they would be an instant target for the others.......I am so glad to see this spirit still exists somewhere, and where else but New Hampshire? I cant wait to meet some of you folks this summer, face to face, for you people truly are a dying breed, and a breath of the freshest air south of Mt. Washington's peak. Good luck with the feast, if I were there, I would eat you out of house and home......making a donation, of course. Does anyone know how the Pemi Bank donations went? I am curious to know. To all of you on the forum and anyone in need, May God Bless You All...... __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

02-16-2005, 11:38 AM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Unravel the Gavel Here's an article from New England's Auction and Antique magazine about the devastating losses suffered by the dealers at Country Tyme Antiques. Click here for article Last edited by mcdude; 02-16-2005 at 11:56 AM.

02-16-2005, 08:17 PM	#4
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	After reading that extremely well-written article, my heart is broken all over again. Thanks for sharing it, McDude. My prayers are with all those affected by that devastating fire. On a happier note, the Egg-Cellent Friends Benefit Breakfast was a fabulous success, and a goodly sum was raised through donations at the door, T-shirt sales, and the silent auction. The Dennings were completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from this community! Thank you to all who helped us put this benefit together, and to all those who supported us that day! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

10-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#5
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Country Tyme Antiques & Collectables According to Unravel The Gavel, (Page 11A, Volume 16, Numer 9.) Country Tyme Antiques & Collectables is back having weekly shows at the Shalimar Resort. (Dealers are wanted.) Weekly shows at the Shalimar Resort Sunday's beginning October 9th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

10-25-2005, 09:08 AM	#6
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Studio Lighting Does anyone know if Studio Lighting opened another shop anywhere else? They had a nice selection of Tiffany-style lighting.