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Tracy Kane will conduct a one hour Fairy Houses Workshop on Sunday at 1pm as part of the TABLESCAPES weekend event – a fundraiser to benefit Arts in Reach, Empowering Teenage Girls Through The Arts.

November 6, at 1pm

$15 Advance / $20 at the Door
$15 Seniors & Students
Under 12 Free
For all ages

To purchase tickets and learn more visit: www .airnh.org/tablescapes  or call: {603} 433 4278

The Jarvis Center
40 Andrew Jarvis Drive
Portsmouth, NH

At 1pm and again at 2:30 pm Tracy Kane will do a presentation reading of her books and give building tips. (Free)

Children then can then build a fairy house on the grounds where natural building supplies are provided and refreshments are available. Cost $5 per child.

Where the Children Play:

Discovering, Creating and Using Outdoor Spaces

October 5, 2011 · Cody Outdoor Center, Freedom, NH
8:30am – 4:30pm

Join us to explore the many ways we can reconnect children, youth and families with nature, whether by discovering new ways to use our backyards, city parks and other existing outdoor spaces; creating new outdoor spaces in schoolyards and neighborhoods; or conserving community land and providing access to community spaces.

Explore the many ways teachers, city planners, environmental educators, artists, park and recreation professionals, business owners, health practitioners, and community members can reconnect children, youth and families with nature. Discover ways to use our backyards, parks and existing outdoor spaces; create new outdoor spaces in schoolyards and neighborhoods; or conserve land and access to outdoor spaces.

One of the concurrent workshops will be presented by Tracy Kane:

B-1 – Building Fairy Houses Connects Children with Nature (Tracy Kane, Author and Illustrator)

What is a fairy house? How do Tracy’s books motivate children to enjoy their creativity? Building fairy houses with natural materials is an enchanting way to explore the outdoors. This activity reminds children of Nature’s daily magic while stimulating their design and construction skills. Educators, Environmentalists, Horticulturalists and nature lovers will appreciate this insight to discovering Nature’s wonders!

$45 registration includes:
keynote · workshops · lunch · networking…all on the wooded shores of Ossipee Lake in view of the White Mountains!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephen Kellert
“The Human Need for Nature, Childhood Development and the Built Environment.”

More info and Registration at: http://www.nhchildreninnature.org/events/conference

October 1st & 2nd, 2011
11am – 4pm each day

Featuring: Author/Illustrator, Tracy Kane & Author Kelly Sanders

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Come to the “Fifth Annual Nature’s Open House Tour” and see 100+ custom built fairy & gnome dwellings set along a half mile stroll through wooded trails during fall foliage season. Also meet and greet award winning authors, Tracy Kane and Kelly Sanders, who will be reading and signing their award-winning books.

The tour involves the creative participation of several schools and other community organizations. Tour ticket proceeds benefit Elementary Schools & Trails Fund

Visit our permanent “Gnome and Fairy Village” for families and friends inspired to build their own houses, year-round. This tour was inspired by “The Fairy Houses Series®” of books by Tracy Kane and the amazing annual tours of “Fairy Houses in Portsmouth, NH.”

Enjoy a multi-generational family and community event celebrating nature awareness and literacy. We hope to inspire children and adults to experience the joy of reading and to interact with nature through building these unique habitats for fairies, gnomes and nature’s friends.

• Excites children to explore the natural world
• Teaches respect for nature
• Provides quiet time to observe and discover
• Connects the written word to the natural world

Tickets: On sale Aug. 1st
Ticket proceeds benefit local Elementary Schools & Trails Fund

In Advance: $5
Day of Event: $8
Ticket Sales Info

Winding Trails
50 Winding Trails Dr.
Off Route 4 in Farmington, CT.
860-677-8458

For more information visit: Winding Trails Website

Read a letter from Mark Dale, Education Coordinator

Pictures from the 2011 Tour

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Come hear renown author/illustrator, Tracy Kane,  read from one of her award-winning Fairy Houses books.

Learn how to be fairy architects using natural materials found on a farm!

Bring some of your own materials too and enjoy many other activities, such as the famous Corn Maze.

For more info visit the Coppal House Farm website

Rain date:  on Sunday 25th 1pm-3pm

Coppal House Farm
118 North River Road
Lee, NH
603-659-3572

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World’s largest Fairy Houses event!

The Seventh Annual Tour is now scheduled!

Saturday & Sunday
September 17 & 18
12 Noon till 4pm each day

Pictures from the 2011 Tour!

This magical “one of a kind” Tour includes entry to Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park and the Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses.

As always, Tracy Kane will be present to chat with fairy houses fans and sign her books.

Build a Fairy House to display at the Tour – for details click here

Southern New Hampshire Dance Theatre will present excerpts from “Fairy Houses – The Ballet”.

Plus, help build what may be the world’s largest Fairy Houses Village!

Download Event Poster (PDF)

Tour Summary

• Ticket includes entrance to Strawbery Banke and the Wentworth-Gardner house.
• See many Fairy Houses inspired by children’s literature and other fairy fantasies.
• Excerpts from Fairy Houses – The Ballet! An original work based on Fairy Flight, a book by Tracy Kane. Adapted and performed by The Southern New Hampshire Youth Ballet.
• Meet Tracy Kane, author/illustrator of the multi- award winning Fairy Houses Series® of books and video.
• Build your own fairy house on Peirce Island and help create a Fairy Houses Village!
• All within walking distance
• Enjoy the Amazing Bubble Machine!
• FREE Parking available at Peirce Island

Tickets

Children (3-12) advance $4, day of tour $5
Adults advance $10, day of tour $15
Seniors (62+) advance $8, day of tour $10
Family advance $20, day of tour N/A

Ticket proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. Last year’s tour raised $30,000 for local non-profit organizations!

Advance tickets may be purchased at:
Prescott Park Arts Festival Online Order Form
Prescott Park Arts Festival membership booth
G. Willikers Toyshop, 13 Market Street, Portsmouth
Strawbery Banke Museum at the Visitors Center

For more ticket info call Prescott Park at (603) 436-2848

Tickets and tour maps are available by the flag pole at Prescott Park and on Peirce Island (by the main parking areas) for those who have not bought them in advance.

Sorry, no pets allowed.

Suggested Directions

(to avoid congestion)
From I95 take exit 3, Rte 33 towards Portsmouth along Middle Road. Soon after crossing Rte 1 take a right on South Street.
Take a left on Marcy Street.
Take a quick right to stay on Marcy Street.
Take a right on Peirce Island Road for parking.

Contacts & Media Opportunities

Interviews
Advance interviews can be arranged with Tracy Kane, children’s book author and illustrator of the award-winning Fairy House Series and author/photographer, Barry Kane.
Contact tanya@light-beams.com

COMPLIMENTARY PRESS TICKETS AVAILABLE WITH CREDENTIALS AT THE INFORMATION BOOTH ON MARCY STREET, ACROSS FROM PRESCOTT PARK.

Media Contacts
Judy Nerbonne (603) 431-8439 e-mail

Media Information
Visit the Media Center for media related documents and images.

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“Fairies Among Us” StoryWalk and fairy village-building event.

Note: Tracy Kane will not be able to attend this event.

Come enjoy Tracy Kane’s “Fairy Houses” as you stroll through the enchanted Rose Garden and help transform a piece of Elizabeth Park into a magical fairy village. Watch as the process of play brings the book to life. The StoryWalk begins at the main entrance to the Rose Garden, directly across from the Perennial Garden, and is self-led. Experienced fairy house builders will meet you at the end.This program is free and is sponsored by Tell Me a Story, literary gift baskets for children. The first twenty participants will receive a certificate for a free soft serve at “The Dog House”.

FREE.  In case of rain, check www.tellmeastoryCT.com for cancellation.

For More Information call: 860-763-0576

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Tracy Kane introduces families to the marvels of building Fairy Houses! Come and join in the fun at this beautiful resort in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It is sure to be a day to remember. Bring the whole family and let your imagination, creativity and fairy house building skills run wild!

• FREE event
• Festival will be from 10am to 5pm
• 2 sessions with author Tracy Kane: 10am and 2:30pm
• FREE materials to build your own Fairy House
• Face painting
• Crafts
• And much more!

More details to come. Check closer to the event.

Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn Road
Winter Park, Colorado 80482

Winter Park Resort   Website

Directions:
To get to Winter Park Resort from all points around the Denver area, find your way to I-70 heading West out of Denver. Follow I-70 West approximately 40 miles to Exit 232 to Winter Park, Empire and Granby. Follow Exit 232 onto Hwy 40 which will take you over Berthoud Pass (great photo ops) and to Winter Park. Mileage from Exit 232 to Winter Park is approximately 24 miles. Total mileage from Denver is 67 miles.

Alternative Directions:
Take I-70 West to Hwy 9. Go North on Hwy 9 thru Kremmling to Hwy 40. At Kremmling go East on Hwy 40 to Winter Park Resort.

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