This is the year to be a golf member at Eastman Golf Links and play where the 2010 NHGA Men’s Amateur Championship players will play! There is no better golf facility to enjoy the benefits of family, fun, fitness and fresh air.

The course opens to the public on Saturday, April 17, with all 18 holes and greens in play immediately. “The tees and fairways are in very good condition, almost perfect,” said EGL Golf Pro Mark Larrabee. “The greens Continue reading…

The annual Family Winter Fest and Chili Cook-off at Eastman Cross Country Center was successful in raising money for David’s House, again exceeding expectations and raising over $14,500.

The biggest moneymaker this year was The Loon Project, which brought in over $7,000 in a sealed bid auction for 24 uniquely decorated loons.

All proceeds from the event benefit David’s House, a home-away-from-home for families of children who are being treated at CHaD at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

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Eastman Golf Links will host the New Hampshire Golf Association’s 107th annual State Amateur Championship in July, a testament to the great condition of the course.

During the last several years, Eastman has installed an irrigation system and improved the course drainage. Ongoing course maintenance has continued to make great strides as well, and the result is a superb course that offers a challenge to every level of golfer.

The state competition will begin with pre-qualifying rounds at several sites Continue reading…

The new Loon Project to benefit David’s House was featured recently on WCAX Channel 3, which posted the video for everyone to see. The news story included interviews with ECA Activities Coordinator Charlie Taber and Eastman resident Al Wakefield, who is one of the artists contributing his talent to make this project a success.

The Loon Project features two dozen 16-inch, wooden loons that have been uniquely finished by local artists in the media of their choice. Photos of Continue reading…

The adult field is half full for the eighth annual Splash, Mash and Dash Sprint Triathlon being held June 19 to benefit the Upper Valley Humane Society.

The triathlon, hosted by Eastman Community Association in Grantham, has had a full field of adult participants for the last three years. “We’re three weeks ahead of schedule,” said Triathlon Coordinator Charlie Taber. “Last year we were full in early May, but this year we may be full in mid to late April.”

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Don’t miss Eastman’s third annual Nordic Nibbles, a delectable Sunday brunch served on the cross country trails at Eastman Cross Country Center on Sunday, January 17. At each of six vendor stations, you’ll be greeted by a toasty fire and hardy nibbles from several vendors.

This year’s participating businesses are McNamara Dairy (Plainfield), Taylor Brothers Sugarhouse (Meriden), Bistro Nouveau (Grantham), Allan’s Vending Service (White River Jct., Vt.), Salt hill Pub (Newport and Lebanon), The Common Man (Claremont), Lindt Chocolate Continue reading…

Eastman’s annual Family Winter Fest and Chili Cook-off to benefit David’s House will include a new event this year: The Loon Project.

The Loon Project features two dozen 16-inch, wooden loons that have been uniquely finished by local artists in the media of their choice. The loons will be unveiled during a reception beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at The Center at Eastman. The artisans will be available for everyone to meet, and bidding in the sealed bid process will begin.

The website and registration form are on-line for the eighth annual Splash, Mash and Dash Sprint Triathlon being held June 19 to benefit the Upper Valley Humane Society.

The triathlon, hosted by Eastman Community Association in Grantham, has had a full field of adult participants the last three years. That may be the case again this year as people have already begun registering.

The adult race, which is USAT sanctioned, is designed for both individuals and teams of two or Continue reading…

The Eastmanaires, a community singing group based in Eastman, will perform “The Christmas Canticles” arranged by Benjamin Harlan, and other Christmas songs, at The Center at Eastman on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m.

The Eastmanaires are led by Director Joanne Whiting, organist and choir director of Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon and substitute organist at Our Lady of Fatima Church in New London, with accompanist Missy Owen and Assistant Director Continue reading…

The annual Turkey Trot Fun Run/ Walk at Eastman benefits needy families throughout the Upper Valley, providing turkey dinners for Thanksgiving and non-perishable food items for local food banks.  This year, the five-mile run and two-mile walk along Eastman Golf Links will be held on Nov. 14.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at The Center at Eastman, and the race starts at 11 a.m.  Individual pre-registration is $12; race day registration $14. Families can participate for $25. All fees include Continue reading…