Flatbread Company Benefit Night – May 19

March 16, 2011

This just in: May 19 is our benefit night at Flatbread Company North Conway! Flatbread Company is one of our most consistent supporters, hosting annual benefit nights that typically bring in $1,000+, donating gift certificates to all of our events and fundraisers and hosting meetings as well. Our students’ favorite meal of the week is…

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Q&A with Kismet Board Chairman Brian Post

March 3, 2011

We recently caught up with longtime Kismet volunteer and the newest chairman of the Kismet Board of Directors,  Brian Post: Where are you from originally and how did you end up in the Mount Washington Valley? I grew up in CT, went to college in ME, and spent a couple years living in Utah and…

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A Program Graduate Among Kismet’s Three Newest Board Members

December 13, 2010

Kismet Rock Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members A Kismet graduate among the new talent to join December 13, 2010, North Conway, New Hampshire – Kismet Rock Foundation (Kismet), a New Hampshire based educational non-profit, recently welcomed Anna Demarco, Eileen Conway and Pete Masterson to the board of directors. “Anna, Eileen and Pete bring fresh…

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Fun for all at the Maine Rock Gym!

November 21, 2010

Thanks to all who attended Kismet’s first outreach event in Portland, Maine on November 12. Everyone present seemed to enjoy the evening of climbing, refreshments and entertainment. Six Portland-area Kismet students and a few of their teachers were in attendance and said a few words about their summer experience before Kismet instructor Bayard Russell gave…

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Caliente 2010: It was hot!

November 13, 2010

“With a ticket price of $35 it was a great deal for a great time, a great band and a great cause!” said Erik Rollnick, local musician and owner of Ajaja Music Shop, who celebrated his 60th birthday by attending the 2nd Caliente! A Night of Dancing to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation, presented by Polartec…

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Bayard Russell Slideshow at Maine Rock Gym November 12

November 4, 2010

Kismet’s own Bayard Russell is presenting a slide show about his year-round adventures and first ascents throughout New England. Friday, November 12, 6-9 pm The Maine Rock Gym in Portland, ME $15 at the door includes slide show, climbing pass, Flatbread pizza, refreshments, and equipment rental/instruction. All proceeds to benefit Kismet! Directions to Maine Rock…

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2010 Kismet Cliff Run results and photos

September 24, 2010

Thanks to all who came out for the 2010 Kismet Cliff Run! Kismet is also grateful to main sponsor La Sportiva and race founder/director Gabe Flanders. First place went to Curtis Moore with a time of 48:30 and the first woman was Margaret Graciano with a time of 54:12. 2010 Kismet Cliff Run results (pdf)…

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