Club Events

Annual Community Fundraisers

Altrusa International of Laconia raises funds in several ways. We are proud to say that 100% of the money is given back to our communities. Altrusa of Laconia is always looking for ways to raise funds for the community. If you know of a great fundraising idea, please contact us and tell us about it.

Upcoming Events

November 30, 2008

2008 Annual Downtown Laconia Holiday Parade!

Please join us on Sunday, November 30 for this annual kick-off celebration of the true spirit of thie Holiday season! Festivities begin at 11:00am, the parade starts at 1:00pm and is followed immediately by the arrival of the Santa Fund train!

If you would like to hop aboard the train, the "price" for admission is one item of [new] clothing or an unwrapped toy for each passenger.

If you would like to participate in this years parade, please click the link below for more information and a registration form (pre-registration is requested).

2008 Downtown Laconia Holiday Parade Flyer

Visit one of the following sponsor websites for

more information or call the Chamber at 524-5531.

Laconia Main Street

Laconia-Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce

October 25, 2008

"Make a Difference Day"

Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 25, 2008.

This year’s Make a Difference Day project for Altrusa International of Laconia will be “Love of Literacy – Start at the beginning”. Our club will be distributing children’s books to new mothers in the maternity ward at local Lakes Region hospitals. We hope this will help to encourage new mothers to read to their children. We feel it’s never too early to start!

Click the logo below for information on this National effort.

Past Events

April, 2008

"A Taste Of The Lakes Region"

What's it all about? Commonly known as “The Taste” this years fundraising event will be held in the Conference Center at the Lake Opechee Inn and Spa. This is the place to be as area restaurants offer succulent samples of their very best foods, drinks and desserts. The restaurateurs donate their services and the Altrusa Club sells tickets to raise funds for the community. It’s a win/win situation as Altrusa raises money, the restaurants show off their best, and area residents get to sample the best food the Lakes Region has to offer. This annual event has become the springs most anticipated event as everyone sees friends they haven’t seen during the long winter season.

Are you a local restaurant interested in participating in the 2009 event? Feel free to contact one of our restaurant coordinators directly:

Brenda Tillotson	366-5980	brendatillotson@gmail.com
Laura Cameron	524-0505	lcameron@laconiaelectricsupply.com