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2nd Annual Cookie Walk and Bakers’ Competition

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Do you bake the best cookie in the Claremont area? Are you the best brownie maker in the county? Is your pie the sweetest on block? Or do you just enjoy sweet treats? We will be hosting a competition for bakers from amateur to profession to find the most outstanding goodies that our community has to offer. Titles will be declared, prizes won, treats will be devoured, and cookies will be available to sample and buy. This is a great way to buy delicious homemade treats for your family, and even gifts for friends and co-workers.

Cookie Walk (aka bake sale) begins at 1:00pm, Winners will be announced at 2:30pm
Baked goods will be available to sample and purchase. After sampling the entries you will be able to cast your vote for your favorite entry in both categories.

Prices: Small containers: $2.50
Medium containers: $6.00
Large containers: $12/lb (approx .50 per cookie)

Bakers who do not wish to compete are welcome to donate goodies for this fundraiser to benefit our arts programs.

Competition information: To sign up as a competitor or to donate cookies, email [email protected] (best option) or call 802.738.0022. Competitors pay a small fee to enter, and can win great prizes.

Who should sign up?: Anyone who enjoys baking and would like the chance to win prizes!

Requirements: $5 entry fee and donation of baked goods. For cookies: 3 dozen small sized cookies; for cakes: one medium or larger sized cake; for pies: 2 pies

Recipes must be of the “from scratch” variety, and while boxed mixes may be a part of the recipe, it cannot make up the majority of the entry.

Drop off times for goodies is 10:30 am on the day of the event. Winners will be announced at 2:30pm and prizes awarded.

Professional Category:

Restaurants, bakeries, and other professional bakers are invited to showcase their talents. A donation of a dessert item created by your establishment will compete for the title of “Claremont’s Best Dessert.” Instead of the $5 entry fee we instead ask for a giftcard for your establishment that will be awarded as a prize at the competition.

 

Fall Comfort Pre-concert Buffet Dinner

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Join us before the taiko performance for some good food! We will have a buffet of homemade and restaurant made dishes including soup, tasty bread, sandwiches, dessert, and much more. Special items donated by local restaurants include: mac and cheese from Simply Comfort, and a sub from Best Subs.

Adults: $8
Under 12: $5
Family discount for 3 or more available upon request

Reservations are appreciated ([email protected] or 802.738.0022)

Walk ins welcome. Make sure to dress warm and bring a chair/blanket for the concert

Taiko Class and Performance – Sign up now!

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Taiko is fun and addicting, here is your chance to work with an amazing taiko professional! This class will be taught by Stuart Paton (Founder and Artistic Director of Burlington Taiko Group), in include 3 days of rehearsal. We have limited spaces, so participants must sign up by Monday, October 1st (if you miss the deadline, email or call us to see if there is space left). Priority is given to school aged students, and this program is designed for ages 9 and up (mature younger students can still attend).

Want to participate?

The dates are October 3-4-5, and time/details are below. You will need to attend all three rehearsals to learn the piece for a performance on the last day. This class is free, but donations to help support it are suggested.

This engaging program will end with you performing in a concert along with Stuart Paton Sensei, students, and adults from across the Claremont and the surrounding communities. The class will be taught by Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko, who many saw perform at the Claremont Farmers’ Market program. The performance will be in a field outside under a tent (it will be chilly, so warm clothing will be a necessity!). The evening of the performance there will be a final rehearsal. WCCMA will be hosting a dinner buffet and hot snacks and beverages for your convenience should you decide to eat on site before the performance. Buffet discounts for families will be available.

Please email: [email protected] with the participation info, or any questions.

What we need to know for your participation:
Name(s):

How many spaces would you like (please note ages of students, and relationship to any participating adults)?

Can you attend the performance (priority is given to these participants)?

The schedule:

Wed, Oct. 3
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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 Taiko Class
Location: Union Church Parish Hall
133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

Thurs, Oct. 4
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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Taiko Class
Location: Union Church Parish Hall
133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

Fri, Oct. 5
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5:30 – 6:00pm
Taiko Class – DRESS REHEARSAL
Union Church Field
133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

7:00 – ~8:00
 Taiko Performance with Stuart Paton Sensei and local students
Union Church Field

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