5 Great Things To Do in NH This Weekend

1. Comic nerds unite! The Granite State Comicon the state's largest comic book convention returns to the Manchester on Sunday! Featuring over 200 tables of artists and dealers from around the region including special guests Eric Powell (creator of The Goon), Shelli Peroline and Bradon Lamb (artists for Adventure Time) and actress Amy Okuda (The Guild). Fans attending Granitecon can also participate in the annual costume contest, get their picture taken with Stormtroopers, Ghostbusters and pirates, play video games on 20 foot screens, partake in industry panels or try a board game! For a full list of events visit www.granitecon.com.

2. A glass of good times! Join the staff of Grape Time Winery (a division of IncrediBREW, Inc.) on Friday, June 8 at 6 p.m. for a Summer Sippin' Winefest! For only $60, make wine while enjoying the taste of several summer varieties and learn about bottling and labeling. In addition, receive six bottles of wine (two of each variety) to bring home with you to enjoy! The featured wines this time around are; Pomegranate Zinfandel, Granny Smith Riesling and White Zinfandel, sweet, light and delicious! No experience necessary. When summer arrives, these wines will be ready!

3. Relax! Join The Cozy Tea Cart in Brookline for their annual open house and grand opening on Saturday, June 9. Sample fresh baked foods and tea from the iced tea fountains, share conversation amongst friends, but most of all...Enjoy a Taste of Tranquility. The hectic pace of the modern world seems to drift away when one enters a space where tranquility and kindness preside. Take a moment to enjoy the fascinating and relaxing experience of an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony (noon). Listen to the soothing sounds provided by our featured musicians. Visit throughout the day with local artists, authors, health professionals and business professionals to learn about the great talents our community has to offer.

4. GOP Fun! Join the Hillsborough County Republican Committee for their Flag Day Picnic and Gubernatorial Straw Poll on Saturday, June 9 at The Alpine Grove Banquet Facility.Special Guests include WGIR RadioTalk show host Paul Westcott and the NH Representatives in Congress, State House and gubernatorial candidates! Tickets are $30.00 and include hamburgers & hot dogs, Corn on the cob, salads, coffee, tea and deserts. Tickets may be purchased online at www.hillsboroughgop.org or by sending a check, payable to Hillsborough County Republican Committee to Mark Vincent by May 30th at 2 Nathaniel Drive, Amherst, NH 03031. Contact Mark Vincent, 603-801-8851 or vincentmark@comcast.net.

5. Have a laugh! Local comedians Rob Steen, Paul Nardizzi, and Jody Sloane are going to give a great night of stand up. Join them at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Concord on Friday, June 8 for the NH FAPA Comedy Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the NH Foster Adoptive Parent Association. The mission of NH FAPA is to support foster and adoptive parents and be a strong, consistent voice on behalf of all children. Tickets are $20 each. Tickets are available by calling 717-5899, or will also be available at the door. Silent Auction Items include: Storyland Tickets, Santa's Village Tickets, Canobie Lake Tickets, Shorty's, Fratellos, & Other Restaurant Gift Certificates, Chuckster's, Fisher Cats Tickets & Much More!