Clowns Made Amazing Balloons

Our Outstanding Drumline

Twirling a Burning Baton!

Tim with Tortoise

Sisters - the Future of Londonderry

Boy Loves Tortoise

Bounce House Fun

Dancing Girls

Miss Londonderry PreTeen and Miss Londonderry Princess

Kids love SpongeBob!

Enzo Milana with his aunt Olyvia Siekmann

The real future of Londonderry!

What a beautiful smile!

Thanks to all the volunteers who made Kidz Night so successful!

Mary Tetreau

OHD Blogger

LONDONDERRY — A wet forecast couldn’t dampen the festive atmosphere inside Londonderry High School Wednesday night, where 160 or so local seniors gathered to dine among friends.

Wednesday evening’s senior citizen barbecue marked the start of this year’s Londonderry Old Home Day festivities.

Read the rest of the story online in the Union Leader by April Guilmet HERE

Seniors had a wonderful time at the Senior Cookout, which was moved to the LHS Cafeteria.

The Lions cooked the amazing feast!

These friendly girls helped serve the dinner.

Old Home Day Chair Kathy Wagner with her mother Jean.

A very handsome table!

Look at these happy customers!

Check out these stylish polka-dot pants.

These guys are hungry!

A good time was had by all!

By Mary Tetreau

OHD Blog Queen

There was no shortage of beautiful babies at the baby contest held Saturday at 9 AM at the LHS cafeteria.

Baby Boy Blue

Baby Girl Mia in a Patriotic Outfit

Babies Making Friends

Best Smile

Beaming Boy

Best Personality

Boys Playing with their Baby Sister

Giving the Judges a Good Look

Baby Boy

Presenting Baby Girl to the Judges

Best Dressed

Runners were out in force for the Lundgren 5K road race on Saturday morning.

These girls ran together in matching tie-dyed shirts.

Girls Running Together

The winner had a huge lead over the rest of the field.

The Winner Heads for the Finish Line

Two runners relax after finishing the race.

Relaxing After the Road Race

This Dad ran the whole course while pushing his two kids along – what a Dad!

Dad Finishes Race with 2 Kids

These runners wore red capes.

Runners in Red

Loads of kids were out Thursday night on the common to enjoy Kidz Night.

The Roaming Railroad was a big hit.

The Roaming Railroad

Minnie and Mickey Mouse greeted friends.

Two boys enjoy a bounce house

Friends had fun bouncing in one of the many bounce houses.

Boy Pets Tortoise

Amazing baton twirlers performed to the delight of the large crowd.

A Great Song

A Girl Enjoys the New Fire Truck

The Londonderry Common was full of bounce houses and games along with live entertainment for Kidz Night.

Amanda Shows Off Her Balloon Flower

A Boy Enjoys the New Fire Truck

The seniors enjoyed a fantastic barbecue at the Lions Hall under sunny skies.

Sherm Packard Cooks Burgers

Marilyn & Chet Ham with Seniors at BBQ

Gov John Lynch with Girls Volunteering at Senior BBQ

Special guest Governor John Lynch visited the seniors.

Governor Lynch Visits with Seniors at BBQ

Bob Lincoln prepares for his move to Florida by stretching out in a golf cart with his pals Frank and John.

Next stop: Londonderry Common for a concert by the renowned Windham Swing Band.

Darlene Hart Sings with the Windham Swing Band

Darlene sang the hits “Blue Skies” and “Georgia on My Mind” to an appreciative crowd of all ages.

The Windham Swing Band has become a fixture of the opening night of the Old Home Day Celebration.  Their concert on the common Wed night was packed.

Saxophonists perform

The saxophonists kept busy with several different players performing beautifully on solos.

A wonderful solo on the sax

Trumpeter Rob Kerry played the solo in “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy of Company C.”

1. See Bob Lincoln as 2011 OHD Grand Marshall cruising down Mammoth Street in a convertible. Wish him well before his move to Florida.  You rock, Bob!
2. Run in the road race on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. or cheer runners on!



3. Swingin’ with the Seniors — Concert Wed. 8/17 night with the 20-piece Windham Swing Band. Folks of all ages are invited.
4. Kidz Night is Thursday 8/18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @ Londonderry Town Common. Bounce houses, characters, entertainment and more.  For ages 10 and under.
5. New Movie Night! — For older children (middle-school age and up), Movie Mania night begins at 9 PM Thursday on the Common.  The movie, age appropriate for ages 12 and up, will create a new event in the this town-wide celebration.
6. Friday Concert and Fireworks — The Souled Out Show Band is a high-energy band — Concert 7:15-8:45 p.m. @ front lawn of LHS — Fireworks start at 8:45 pm!
7. Baby contest on Sat. morning at 9 AM, Londonderry High School cafeteria.
8. Firefighters vs. Police softball game Friday 6p.m. @ Matthew Thornton Field — rain or shine!
9. Contemporary Christian Concert on Sunday 3 p.m. @ Londonderry Town Common.
10. Best parade in the entire state of New Hampshire starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 8/21. Come early for a good seat – or stand!

For details, go back to the Old Home Day page. Click the Events menu.

Visit the Old Home Day Darkroom for more 2010 photos.