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Welcome to the Town of Whitefield, New Hampshire, incorporated in 1804. This traditional New England town is situated along the Johns River north of both Franconia Notch and Crawford Notch and northwest of Mount Washington (Elevation 6,288 feet)- the northeast's highest peak. Residents enjoy the diversity of the four seasons in this paradise located in the Great North Woods Region bordered by the WhiteMountains.
On this website you may stay informed of all the latest happenings. History buffs will be able to learn about the heritage of the town and its people and will find this a valuable resource for current information about the town. Tourists and non-resident visitors will find this a welcome, helpful reference and we encourage them to spend time both on the site and in Whitefield. If you have something to share or a question to ask, please contact us at info@whitefieldnh.org. Your old photos and historical information is especially welcome!
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*Calendar*
2009
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Blue bags for roadside clean-up are available at the Police Department.
Pancake Breakfast - On the Common starting July 4, 11, 25, Aug 8, 22 and Sept. 5. The event is sponsored by the Whitefield Lions Club.
Whitefield Arts Festival - Sunday, July 4 on the Common from 8-3. For more information call 837-8778 or 837-2436.
Recreation New
Summer Day Camp - Program will start the week of July 5th. Forms will be available at the Town Office in June.
Crusin' on the Common - Will be Friday, June 11th & 25, July 9th & 23rd, August 6th & 20th, September 3rd & 17th from 5-8 pm. Any questions you may contact Terri & Beverly Hines at 837-2686.
15h Annual Community Day - Will be August 14th from 10-3. Call for more information. 631-3595
Members - We are always looking for new members to join our Recreation Committee! If interested please call 837-9871 ext. 40 or 631-3595. Recreation Committee meeting are held from 5-6 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Whitefield Town Office.
Soccer AND baseball/softball pictures are in! Please pick-up your pictures at the Town Office of your son or daughter.
Other Meeting Locations
Al-Anon
Meets every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at The Old Mill Studio, 36 King Square, Whitefield. More info at 837-2083.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield. More info at 837-2469.
American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary
Meets the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m., following a light meal at 6:00 p.m. Bingo is held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the meeting hall and is open to the public. These non-profit organizations work to help our communities, our veterans and our nation. They sponsor high school and junior high school oratorical contests; Boy's and Girl's State government programs; White Mountains JROTC; Boy Scouts and many scholarship programs. They also support our active duty, National Guard and reserve service members and interact with U. S. Senators and Representatives on behalf of our citizens.
Caregivers Support Group
Meets every third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Morrison, 6 Terrace St.. Open to those caring for family members suffering from Alzheimer's or one of many forms of dementia. More details: Tiffany Kenison 1-800-700-7654.
Church Services in Whitefield
Advent Christian Church, 3 School Street, Whitefield (837-2555). Sunday Worship- 10:30 a.m. (Nursery services available newborn through age 5.). Sunday School- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., K-Adult. Prayer & Bible Study on Wednesday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Biblical Counseling- by appointment, call 837-2555. Men's Breakfast held on the second Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Chapel of the Transfiguration, Elm Street, Whitefield. Services at 9:00 a.m. Sundays during the summer only from July 6, 2008 through August 31, 2008. Visiting clergy this year will include Keith Owen of Lakewood, OH; Ted Gulick, the Bishop of Kentucky; and Paul Jeanes, Mike Lager and Bill Watson-- all of Kentucky. Member of Episcopal Diocese of NH.
Community Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield (837-2469). Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Youth Group at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays. Men's Breakfast every month on the third Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Email: cbc1816@verizon.net and website is www.cbc1816.org.
St. Matthews Catholic Church, 9 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield (837-2558).Mass on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church, Lancaster Rd., P. O. Box 275, Whitefield (837-9525). Now worshipping in the NEW House of Prayer located at the corner of Lancaster Rd. & Maple Street, (former site of church) at 9:00 a.m. Sundays. Info: alcabun@ncia.net. New church still under construction and active building fund raising ongoing. Your donations welcome. Building Project and Fund Raising- click here.
Food Pantry
Friends-N-Neighbors Food Pantry is open every Monday & Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4 Main Street, Whitefield. If there is a need when the pantry is closed or if more info is desired, call Pastor Cliff at 837-8887 or Lillian Harriman at 837-2024. Donations of food or money are respectfully accepted. We serve the following towns: Whitefield, Dalton, Jefferson and Twin Mountain.
Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift Shop
Thrift Shop is open Mon. - Wed.; Fri. and Sat. 10:00 - 5:00; Thurs. 10:00 - 7:00; Closed Sunday. We have household items such as bedding, curtains, small appliances, etc. Games, puzzles, and books may aslo be available. The selection changes frequently so shop often!
Girl Scouts of America
Meets every other Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Advent Christian Church, corner of Main St. & School St., Whitefield. More info, contact Pam Milligan, Leader, at 837-3250 or Lillian Harriman, Co-Leader at 837-2024.
Historical Society
Whitefield Historical Society Museum is located in the lower level of the Laconia Savings Bank Building, 22 King Square, Whitefield. Open Thursdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from May through September. By appointment, also. For more info or to join, call 837-2466 or mail to P. O. Box 21, Whitefield, NH 03598. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically.
Planning Board of the Town of Whitefield
Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. More info: 837-9871 Ext. 11.
Red Hat Society
The "Over The Mill" Chapter of the Red Hat Society meets monthly on the first Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Generally meeting at the Old Mill Gallery, 36 King Square. Call for details- 837-8778.
Board of Selectmen Town of Whitefield
Meets on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. More info: 837-2551.
Senior Meals
Whitefield Senior Meals served at noon Monday at The Highland House on Highland St., Whitefield; Wednesday at The McIntyre School Apartments, Highland St., Whitefield; and Friday at McKee Inn, Main St., Lancaster. More info at 837-2424.
Whitefield Economic Development Corporation
Meets quarterly at 7:00 p.m. at the town office. Day and date will vary so as not to conflict with other groups meeting. More info: 837-2466.
Whitefield School PTA
Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Whitefield School Library. Meetings generally last one hour. Guests are encouraged to come and observe. Membership is open to anyone that supports their mission. For more details visit their website at www.sau36.org/wespta or email wespta@sau36.org. For an application to become a member you can contact PTA President, Jessica Ryan at 837-9685. Meeting date and times are subject to change, please confirm before attending.
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CREDITS: Throughout this site are many photographs and old documents, including postcards and other material. These are being used with permission of the donors who, in many cases, are the photographers. We thank every contributor.
The header photo as well as the background photo on every page is the beautiful photography work of Bonnie Wyatt Wright of Lancaster.
The Whitefield logo in the header of each page is the artwork of Sue Gradual of Whitefield.
Last updated: 04/09/09
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