Exeter Firm to Manage Fairy House Tour

The following is a news release:

Friends of the South End has selected Canoe Harbor Consulting, which provides event management and public relations services for small businesses and the nonprofit sector, to manage the 2012 Fairy House Tour in Portsmouth, N.H.

Inspired by local author Tracy Kane’s children’s book series, the Fairy House Tour donates its proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. The 2012 Fairy House Tour will be held September 15-16, 2012 from 9 a.m.-1 pm on Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday.

The Fairy House Tour is made possible by volunteers and supported by generous business sponsors. Volunteers interested in serving on the planning committee or working on an aspect of the tour are invited to the kick off meeting on Tuesday, February 28 from 9-11 am at the Tyco Visitor Center at Strawbery Banke. Businesses interested in sponsoring this magical event should contact Caroline Amport at caroline@canoeharbor.com for more information.

“The Fairy House Tour has become a community favorite and this delightful family event has grown in size and scale since its inception seven years ago,” said Dave Anderson, Chair of the FOSE Board of Directors. “This year, in addition to our group of dedicated volunteers, we are excited to be working with Caroline Amport of Canoe Harbor Consulting to produce this event.”

The Fairy House Tour takes place in the South End of Portsmouth and attracts an estimated 4,000 families and fairies each year. For more information about fairy houses, the Tour or to see photos from previous years, please visit www.fairyhouses.com.

The Friends of the South End Neighborhood Association (FOSE) is a nonprofit corporation in the South End of Portsmouth, NH. FOSE’s mission is to foster a cooperative, neighborly spirit; encourage preservation of the neighborhood's historic character; promote public safety; monitor and disseminate information about important developments in Portsmouth and the South End; and protect and enhance the quality of life in the South End. Membership is open to others who share the goals of the organization. For more information or to become a member, please visit www.friendsofthesouthend.org