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The Latest from Kismet

Enewsletter: New Board Officers, Program Planning Update, Fall Event Wrap Up

March 4, 2011

Our most recent e-newsletter is live! Read it here

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…

Kismet Featured in Lake Living Magazine

January 19, 2011

Thanks to Laurie Lamountain for a great article about Kismet in Lake Living Magazine. Read the article.

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Caliente! A Night of Dancing to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation – Slated for October 23 at Salyards Center for the Arts

October 8, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caliente! – A Night of Dancing to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation | October 23 at Salyards Center for the Arts North Conway, NH – October 7 – The second annual Caliente! A Night of Salsa Dancing to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation, presented by Polartec and RovettiDesign, is…

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…

Tango and Salsa classes for Caliente!

September 24, 2010

Need to warm up for Caliente!? How about Tango and Salsa classes at the North Conway Community Center: every Sunday with Tango from 1-2 PM and Salsa from 2-3pm $10 per class teacher is Isabel Costa

Second Annual Kismet Cliff Run September 19

August 27, 2010

This year’s Kismet Cliff Run is slated for Sunday, September 19 at 10:00am in Echo Lake State Park, North Conway, NH. A benefit for Kismet Rock Foundation, the 5-mile trail race will follow last year’s inaugural route, including a grueling Cathedral Ledge uphill and some nasty downhills. Kismet Cliff Run…

Regenerative Design & Edible Landscaping Presentation September 5th

August 27, 2010

Kismet invites the public to a FREE presentation by major Caliente! Silent Auction donor Ethan Roland of AppleSeed Permaculture on Sunday, September 5th from 6 to 8pm in the Legends Room at Eastern Slope Inn Resort, 2760 Main Street, North Conway, NH. Drawing from direct connection with nature, Permaculture gives…