Hitting the Slopes in the Mount Washington Valley
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
Skiing has been a major winter sport in New Hampshire for many years. From its infancy, people have come to the White Mountains to enjoy flying down the slopes on skis. Such towns as North Conway were deemed perfect for ski areas with restaurants, inns, and, of course, mountains that became ski slopes.
One such mountain was Cranmore, acquired by Henry Dow Gibson in the winter of 1937. Gibson was a visionary businessman and among the first to see the opportunity of bringing skiing to the Mount Washington area.
Gibson bought 1,667-foot Cranmore Mountain, where he made plans to make it a true winter destination. In the winter of 1938, a 1,000 ft. rope tow was installed on a slope at Cranmore. This was the start of ski lifts, although pretty basic compared to today’s high-powered chair lifts. The rope tow was popular that winter and it brought skiers to 12 acres of good snow terrain.
Soon, snow trains began to run, bringing to the area those who wanted to try the fairly new sport of skiing. They came from Boston, New York City and other urban areas and spent weekends in the fresh air of the Mount
Washington Valley.
Gibson did not stop at creating a ski resort at Cranmore but rather went on to bring such things as a skimobile to the slopes as well. The new device allowed skiers to sit in a small “car” on a track, taking them up the mountain without the need for the rope tow. It was faster and became a unique and popular part of Cranmore.
The snowmobile helped keep Cranmore running during World War II. When many areas closed due to a lack of business, with young men enlisting and women taking the place of men in factory jobs, there was less time for recreational pursuits such as skiing. But through ups and downs, Cranmore, the area that helped bring the sport of skiing to the North Conway section of the White Mountains remained popular and in operation.
There is a long history at Black Mountain, located in Jackson. Sometimes, the history of how a ski area began or who created it is hazy or conflicting, but not so for Black Mountain. History tells us the mountain was opened to skiers in the winter of 1935• Yesteryear
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Advertising for the gondola Tramway at Mount Whittier, circa 1960.
1936. It began with a small rope tow area with the goal of bringing more vacationers to nearby Moody’s Inn, according to www.newenglandskihistory.com. (The ski area was among the first to combine skiing with on-site lodging.)
Long before the age of recreational skiing, in 1894, Orrin W. Hackett sold the Hackett Homestead Farm to Edwin Moody. The Hackett family had been taking in lodgers, and the Moody’s continued to run the boarding house portion of the property and also to continue farming. They expanded to 10 bedrooms and then added cabins and a recreation room.
Eventually, the Moody’s sold the property to Rolland and Betty Whitney; thus, Black Mountain was formed. They made a lot of upgrades and changes and offered lodgings and skiing for those who wanted to take to the slopes in winter.
While this was happening, it was advantageous that the Jackson Ski Association formed to promote skiing in the town. Association members may have seen the viability of promotion to the new sport of skiing which would attract visitors, bringing in needed money to the region.
According to www.newenglandskihistory.com, in 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps cut the Black Mountain Ski Trail on the middle peak of the ridge. The trail and its cabin were in use for years.
Although the Black Mountain story
While not a wintertime photo, this shows the famous and popular Skimobile at Mt. Cranmore, circa 1950s/60s. e Skimobile ran during summer and winter and was a handy way to get up the mountain for winter skiing
puts its origin as 1935, footage shows Carroll Reed—whose name was at-
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tached to the popular ski shop in North Conway village—skiing on Black’s slopes as early as 1932.
In the 1940s, Black Mountain saw competition from such areas as Cranmore, which had the novelty of a skimobile, according to New England Ski History. Some ski slopes were closing, but Black started snowmaking in the 1950s and avoided the fate of other ski areas.
Competition will always be something businesses deal with, and it was no different for Black Mountain. The ski area was beloved by many people because it was willing to fight to survive. However, when the announcement came for a closure of the mountain, many understood the issues that made the decision a necessity. Luckily, plans were worked out recently to keep it open for a time.
As skiing became popular in the early 1900s, locals saw an opportunity to
bring the sport to Ossipee. The Civilian Conservation Corps built a ski trail on Mt. Whittier in the 1930s. The ski area was a hit, and later, when an eye-catching gondola service was added, it was even more popular with visitors.
Mt. Whittier Ski Area in Ossipee was a busy place in the not-so-distant past, and if you were headed to the White Mountains, you likely passed this ski area and maybe even skied there. Situated on Nickerson Mountain in Ossipee, the ski area was operating in the 1940s.
By the late 1940s, three rope tows were in operation on the mountain. According to www.nelsap.org, the ski area was somewhat unique because it did not operate any chair lifts, depending instead on T-bars and the gondola to get skiers up the mountain.
By the 1960s, expansion came in the form of new slopes at Whittier. If you skied Mount Whittier or drove by, you might recall how the gondola crossed Route 16 to pick up passengers at a mid-station (www.nelsap.org information). The gondola passing over the highway was eye-catching and unique in NH at the time.
The gondola attracted summer visitors as well, with rides up the mountain in the warm weather months. While there were challenges for skiers, such as the lack of chair lifts and lengthy wait times for the gondola rides, it is said the ski area’s summit café had incredible views.
Mt. Whittier closed in 1985, the victim of poor snow winters. Memories of Mount Whittier by those who skied there are many, from socializing in the ski lodge to the thrill of riding the gondola.
In the 1960s, Bartlett got into the ski sports business along with other towns in the region. The ski area was constructed on Little Attitash Mountain in 1964, with the chairlift soon added. When Attitash opened, according to www.attitash.com, it was known as the “Red Carpet Ski Area.”
In January of 1965, the new ski area opened with 41 acres offering four ski trails and two slopes. For easy access to the slopes, a 900 vertical foot Mueller double chair lift was appreciated by skiers tiring of rope tows and slower methods to reach the trails. Over the years, Attitash has added improvements and expansion, making it a popular place to ski today.
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Thanksgiving Sides, Desserts and Leftover
by Chef Kelly Ross
Hello, Lakes Region friends. I hope you are dressed warmly and have your house all winterized as we get ready to feel the winter wrath of Mother Nature. We’ve seen signs of snow, but we’ll be knee-deep into it in no time at all. I hope you are all ready for it because as much as I’m ok with winter, I’m not quite ready yet as I guess I’m still in denial. One thing I’m never in denial about, though is eating awesome delicious food, regardless of the day. This time around, though, we have a specific day to talk about great food and that is finding some great side dishes for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The average household is very traditional on this day with the usual turkey, taters, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, butternut squash, and other assorted veggies with an array of pies for dessert. What’s not to love about all of that, right? I will admit I often go against tradition, maybe because I have stuffed and cooked well over 3500 turkeys in my day, but even when I cook turkey for the big day, I do like to have fun with different side dishes and desserts. I have a few great veggie options that are all about Thanksgiving, but in a different way. Some of these will have similar ingredients but are just done
differently. I love making veggie dishes that are more of a potpourri of flavors and original ingredients as opposed to the norm. I have three veggie dishes, a fun stuffing option, and a much different kind of pumpkin pie for dessert, but first off, I’m going to share a very fun a yummy way to utilize some of those Turkey Day leftovers.
Most everyone loves the leftovers after the big day and between the cold sandwiches, hot turkey sandwiches and a turkey soup is very popular. We can always use new fun options, especially one that the kids usually love, as they are fun to eat. These sort of remind me of a different kind of version of a chicken croquette of sorts, except so much better, plus they are not fried. These balls are a combo of shredded turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce that are rolled in breadcrumbs and baked and served with leftover heated gravy to dip the balls into or to drizzle over them. This is a small recipe that will likely get you 8 balls or so, depending on how big you roll them. Prep is 10-15 minutes and cooking time is more like 20. I usually at least quadruple this recipe for a bunch of us as appetizers while watching football, but you can easily make a meal out of them if that’s your jam.
Leftover Turkey Stuffing Balls
2 cups leftover stuffing 1 cup leftover turkey, shredded ½ cup cranberry sauce 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup breadcrumbs ¼ to ½ cup gravy for dipping
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the leftover stuffing, shredded turkey, cranberry sauce, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1–2-inch balls. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs to coat. Place the stuffing balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy. Serve warm, with hot gravy on the side for dipping.
OK, so let’s talk about the actual Thanksgiving menu as opposed to the leftovers. Easily one of my favorite side dishes on Turkey Day is stuffing. Although I usually stuff the bird for my stuffing, if you don’t, this is a great way to do it. Whether your stuffing is from scratch or a boxed mix, you can make this work. This recipe is for individual stuffing muffins as once the stuffing is mixed, I put them in muffin tins and cook them that way. One of my favorite aspects of a stuffing cooked in the oven separate from the
bird is the crispy top and that is what you get with these. Like the last recipe, these are as cute and fun as they are incredibly yummy. This will get you a dozen stuffing muffins and good luck eating just one. Prep time is 10-15 minutes and cooking time is a half hour. Stuffin’ Muffins
4 tbsp butter
1 lb of ground pork sausage of choice
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cup celery, diced
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp ground sage
8 cups bread cubes, about 1 loaf
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 egg, lightly whisked
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Add the onion and celery and continue to sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, sage,
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Through Dec. 2, Art Works Charity Silent Auction, view items at the gallery and online, bid until Dec. 2. Benefits Starting Point and SAU-13 Pre-K Program, 132 Route 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Nov. 16, Author Robin Foster: Grit and Ghosts Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women Across a Century, 1 – 2 p.m., Pope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Highway, S. Main St., N. Conway, RSVP: 603-2961, www.popelibrarynh. org.
Nov. 16, 1863 Thanksgiving on the Farm, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Nov. 16, Pedro and Piper, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-4474737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Nov. 16, Slow Walking, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, pre-register: tinmountain.org., 603-447-6991.
Nov. 17, Arts in Motion presents James and the Giant Peach Jr., 2 – 3:30 p.m., Majestic Cafe, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Nov. 18, Yoga at Effingham Public Library, 10 a.m., Katherine Meek instructor, through Dec. 23, all are welcome, info.: 603-539-1537, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, email: eplnhprograms@gmail.com
Nov. 20, Live Music with Dan Parkhurst, 6 – 9 p.m., Shovel Handle Pub, 357 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-383-8916, www.shovelhandlepub.com.
Nov. 21, BluGrit Blues, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Nov. 21, Forecasting Avalanches in the Presidential Range, 7 – 8 p.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, info.: 603-447-6991, www. tinmountain.org.
Nov. 21, Live Music with Bobby Sheehan, 6 – 9 p.m., Shovel Handle Pub, 357 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-383-8916, www.shovelhandlepub.com.
Nov. 21, Sea Dog Holiday Marketplace, 5 – 8 p.m., crafters, artisans, vendors, gift wrapping, Sea Dog Brewing Company, 1976 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603356-0590, www.seadogbrewing.com.
Nov. 21, Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop, 6 – 8 p.m., taught by Lupine and Sage Floral Design, Sea Dog Brewing Company, 1976 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603-356-0590, www.seadogbrewing.com.
Nov. 21-23, Branch & Bloom Holiday Open House, (11/21 & 22: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; 11/23: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 35 Center St., Suite 5, Wolfeboro Falls, 603-569-1347, www.branchandbloomnh.com.
Nov. 22, Friday Night Jazz: Al Hospers with Mike Sakash and Peter Moutis, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic. org.
Nov. 22, Juston McKinney, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Nov. 22, Live Music with Dan Aldrich, 6 – 9 p.m., Shovel Handle Pub, 357 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-383-8916, www.shovelhandlepub.com.
Nov. 22, Skiers Open House, 4 – 7 p.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, snacks, gear advice and more, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails. com.
Nov. 22, The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Nov. 22-24, Mary Poppins, Kingswood Theatre Arts Center, Wolfeboro, www. gwrsd.org.
Nov. 23, Amy Helm, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Nov. 23, 32nd Annual Turkey Trot, check in: 8 a.m., start at Railroad Station, Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, proceeds benefit Wolfeboro Lions Sight & Hearing Fund. Nov. 23, Hildaland & Liz Simmons with Casey Murray, 7 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Nov. 23, Molly Hatchett, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Nov. 23, Pie/Bake Sale, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., snacks, coffee, corn chowder, Union Congregational Church, 80 Main St., Union, benefit Church Fellowship Mission, 603473-2727.
Nov. 23, Winter Greens & Wreath Making, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
Nov. 23, 24, 30 & Dec. 1, 7, 8, Christmas at the Castle, Home for the Holidays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., tour holiday decorated Castle, refreshments, Artisan Fair and more, tickets at the door and online, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Preview party Fri., November 22 from 4 – 7 p.m.)
Nov. 24, An Afternoon of Original Compositions by Ken Turley, 3 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Nov. 24, Artisan Night at Red Parka Pub, 3 – 7 p.m., Red Parka Pub, Rt. 302, Glen, 603-383-4344, www.redparkapub.com.
Nov. 25 & 26, Wilderness First Aid with optional CPR certification, Pope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Highway, S. Main St., N. Conway, tickets: 603-356-2961, www.popelibrarynh.org.
Nov. 27, Bearly Dead, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Nov. 27, Live Music with Candie Tremblay, 6 – 9 p.m., Shovel Handle Pub, 357 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-383-8916, www.shovelhandlepub.com.
Nov. 29, North Shore Medium Jocelyn Boucher, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 9th Annual Festival of Trees, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Settlers Green Outlet Village, 2 Common Court, North Conway, (proceeds benefit Carroll County RRSVP’s Meals on Wheels Driver Program & Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program.)
Nov. 30, 26th Annual KRHS Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kingswood Regional High School, 396 South Main St., Wolfeboro, over 70 crafters, raffles, cookie walk, Santa & more, 603-569-2055.
Nov. 30, Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade, 3 – 4 p.m., Main St., Wolfeboro, 603569-2200.
Nov. 30, 8th Annual Gingerbread House Jubilee, 10 a.m. – noon, hosted by Harmony Coffee House, 21 Central Ave., Wolfeboro, www.gingerbreadamy.com
Nov. 30, Fund Rager!, Aunt Peg with special guest, Curmudjun, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Nov. 30, Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 603-466-2333.
Nov. 30, Homecoming, 3 – 6 p.m., Après party in Koessler’s to kick off winter season, live music, trail sign auction, apps, drinks and more, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, www.cranmore.com, 1-800-786-6754.
Nov. 30. The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Dec. 1, Windbourne, 7 p.m., root music/old songs, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Dec. 3, Mindful Minds for Teens, 4 – 5 p.m., virtual reality stress reduction program, Pope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Highway, S. Main St., N. Conway, RSVP: 603-356-2961, www.popelibrarynh.org.
Dec. 4, Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., free, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Dec. 4, What’s Wild – Stories From Eric Orff, 4 - 6 p.m., held at Trenta, 30 Middleton Rd., Wolfeboro, Milton, by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, www. mmrgnh.org., 603-473-2020.
Dec. 5, Art Class with Local Artist, 6 – 7:30 p.m., takes place first Thurs. of each month, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Dec. 5, Mom & Me Gingerbread House Workshop, 1 – 3 p.m., fee charged, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Dec. 5, Walk the Pathway: Haikus and Poetry, 3 – 4 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary. org.
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Dec. 5, 7, 8, 11, 14 & 15, Wolfeboro Festival of Trees, display of decorated trees, visit from Santa, craft fair, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, wolfeborofestivaloftrees@gmail.com.
Dec. 5-8, The Nutcracker with Sole City Dance, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Dec. 5-22, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, M&D Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com
Dec. 6, Holiday Open House & Exhibit Opening of Slim Aarons, 5 – 7 p.m., NE Ski Museum, 2628 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.
Dec. 7, A Victorian Christmas on the Farm, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Dec. 7, Billie Thibodeau Trio, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-4474737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Dec. 7, Dana Cunningham & Carol Noonan, 7:30 p.m., Little White Church in Eaton, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-9357292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Dec. 7, Holiday Boxwood Tree Workshop, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., by Lupine and Sage Floral Design, held at N. Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, reservations: nancykanefloral@gmail.com.
Dec. 7, Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting, Settler’s Green, Cranmore Mini Tubing Park, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Photos With Santa, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Festival of Trees 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Jackson’s Jingle Bell Jackpot, noon – 3:30 p.m.; live caroling; Holiday Light Show & Light Tunnel, starts nightly at 4:30 p.m., 2 Common Court, 1699 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 1 888-667-9636, www.settlersgreen.com.
Dec. 7, Who’s Holiday Show, 7 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Dec. 8, Annual Christmas Craft Fair, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter. com.
Dec. 8, Mom & Me Gingerbread House Workshop, 1 – 3 p.m., fee charged, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Dec. 10, White Mountain Ceili Band Concert, 5 – 6:30 p.m., free, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary. org.
Dec. 11, Comedian Bob Marley, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Dec. 11, White Mountain Ceili Band, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Dec. 12, Holiday Boxwood Tree Workshop, 6 p.m., by Lupine and Sage Floral Design, held at Sea Dog Brewing Company, 1976 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, sign up at www.seadogbrewing.com.
Dec. 13 & 14, Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Dec. 13-22, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Dec. 18, Comedian Bob Marley, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Dec. 20, A Charlie Brown Christmas with Heather Pierson Trio Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
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ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops and events, open yearround with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chap.m.ansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.
Cog Railway, 3168 Base Station Rd., Mount Washington, 800-922-8825, www. thecog.com.
Conway Historical Society, historical info., 603-447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.
Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Conway Scenic Railroad, train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 603-3565251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, www.conwayscenic. com.
Cookbook Club, meets on 3rd Wed. every other month, 12:30 p.m., Pope Memorial Library, 2719 Main St., North Conway, 603-356-2961, www.popelibrarynh.org.
First Friday Receptions, through Dec., 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com.
Friday Painters, 12:30 - 3 p.m., meets weekly, Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., Gibson Center, 14 Grove St., North Conway, ken@gibsoncenter.org.
Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
In the Round, Sundays at 8:45 a.m., thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7532.
Jackson Historical Society, open Saturdays & Sundays, 1 - 3 p.m. or by appointment, Jackson Historical Society, 23 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-383-4060, www. jacksonhistory.org.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.
Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Makers Mill, variety of workshops, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Naturalist Led Hikes, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
NE Ski Museum, ski exhibits, 2628 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www. newenglandskimuseum.org.
Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www. tamworthlibrary.org.
Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth. org
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.
Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Thursday Night Book Club, meets fourth Thursday of every month for discussion of books; Mystery Book Club meets second Thursday of the month, White Birch Books, 2568 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, 603-356-3200, www.whitebirchbooks.com.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, programs, hikes, nature learning center, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
Ukulele Club, second & fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6 p.m., 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield Corner, 603-522-3189.
Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets every Wed. from 4 - 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.
and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat to let cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, sausage mixture, and chicken broth. Check for seasonings and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary, then stir in egg. Divide stuffing mixture between muffin tin cups. Bake until warmed through and golden on top, about 25-30 minutes.
Let’s move on to three roasted veggie dishes that all have some similarities, but also each is very unique onto themselves. After reading all these recipes, you may even find a way to combine some of these to make it your own new Thanksgiving tradition. This first one is strictly a butternut squash recipe where the next 2 will have a variety of veggies, but again, tweak this recipe if preferred but I do suggest giving this a test drive as it is before playing around with it. Although the squash is the only veggie involved, it’s hardly the only awesome ingredient. Prep time is 20 minutes, cooking time is again a half hour, and this will feed 4 so you may need to double it up for the big day.
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized, turning halfway through for even roasting. Once roasted, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and crumbled feta over the roasted squash. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve as a great side dish,
This next one uses a combo of butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, which I’m a huge fan of both, especially with all the ingredients involved. Maple and cinnamon are the dominant flavors as well as getting the additions of dried cranberries and walnuts. These two veggies cooked without all the hoopla is something I’m a fan of, but when dressed up with everything else that goes into this is amazingly perfect for any winter holiday festive meal. This is a very good recipe with many great flavors. Plan on prep time being about 20 minutes and cooking time a half hour or maybe a bit more and will feed 8 or more as a side dish.
Cinnamon Maple Roasted Vegetables
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 ½ lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½ inch cubes
1lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
½ cup walnut halves
½ cup dried cranberries
3-4 tbsp maple syrup
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper and mix well. Add squash and Brussels sprouts and toss until evenly coated. Place vegetable mixture on baking sheets.
Bake 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Place on a large platter, then sprinkle with walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle with syrup and toss gently. Serve immediately and watch everyone dig in and smile.
Before we end the day with dessert, let’s finish up the last recipe in Veggie-Land. The combo of veggies in this one are sweet potatoes, carrots and again, butternut squash. What puts this recipe over the top is a pecan crumble that the veggies are topped with, consisting of pecans, brown sugar and butter and spices. Considering all 3 veggies are sweet in nature as well as the topping, this is almost like a dessert for me. The veggie combo is awesome, but Zoinks, the topping puts this Thanksgiving side dish well over the top. Prep time is about 40 minutes, cooking time is a little less than that and this will get you 8-10 servings. Plan on your friends and family bugging you for this recipe after their first bite. As an FYI, if you care to make the crumble in advance, it will hold for up to 5 days in a paper towel-lined airtight container.
Roasted Veggies with a Pecan Crumble
For The Crumble ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup pecans, chopped ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp butter, room temp
Pinch of smoked paprika
Kosher salt, to taste
For The Veggies
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch-thick rounds
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into ¾ inch cubes
1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2 ½ inch sticks
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
For the crumble, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the brown sugar, pecans, flour, butter, paprika and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and mash with a fork. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake until everything has melted together, and the crumble is golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Let cool completely, 20 minutes or so. Use your hands to crumble the mixture and set it aside. For the veggies, combine the sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, oil, thyme, salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl and toss. Divide the vegetables between 2 baking sheets, spread them in an even layer and roast, rotating the pans halfway through, until the vegetables are softened and golden brown in spots, 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a platter and top with the crumble.
If you are looking for a different
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option than the traditional pumpkin pie for dessert, as much as loving the usual standard, I have a no-bake pumpkin cheesecake that has considerably less calories and still has amazing flavor. This has a creamy, light, and very flavorful filling and texture. If all that isn’t reason enough to give this recipe a test drive, it only takes 10-15 minutes to make, although it will take at least 4 hours to set, so I always make this the day before I serve it. This is another classic that could find its way into your future Thanksgiving repertoire of dinner/dessert options. This will get you 8 servings. I never make less than 2 of these because of how easy they are to make, as well as wicked yummy. Also, this is a much softer cheesecake than
the usual, but if you prefer a firmer cheesecake, stir 1 tbsp of cornstarch into the brown sugar.
Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake
8 oz Greek yogurt cream cheese or reduced fat, room temp
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
¾ cup pumpkin puree
8 oz frozen light whipped topping, thawed
8-inch graham cracker crust
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth. Add in the brown sugar, vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice, and mix again. Stir in the pumpkin puree and whipped topping until well combined. Spread the pumpkin cheesecake filling on top of graham cracker crust,
Annual Bake Sale and More in Union
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, perhaps you are overwhelmed with all you need do to get ready. Let the Fellowship of the Union Congregational Church help you out! On Saturday, November 23, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, our cooks will be offering an abundance of homemade items to help you. Need a pie for dinner? There will be many varieties to choose from, all home-baked! We are famous for our pies! Need something extra for the meal? How about fresh baked bread from an old family recipe! Guests have a sweet tooth? There’ll be fudge for purchase. Why not take some freshly made chowder home for lunch?
Maybe you need a hostess gift. You’ll be all set as you look over our books, puzzles, crafts and gift items for purchase.
The Union Congregational Church is located at 80 Main Street in the Village of Union in the town of Wakefield. Drew Chapel is located at the rear of the church, where there is plenty of parking. Additional parking is found along Route 125 and across the street at the Hotchkiss Commons. All proceeds from this event benefit the Fellowship projects, which focus on outreach in the community and around the world. Call Betty at 603-473-2727 for more information or directions.
spreading it out and pressing down gently until it is an even layer. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours until it has set. If desired, sprinkle the top with some ground cinnamon. Portion, serve, and enjoy as I’m sure you will!
I wish you all an outstanding Thanks-
giving and may your meal and get-together with your family and friends be epic and remembered for the ages. Until next time, keep your taste buds happy and if you care to touch base with any questions or feedback, please reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com
Get A Move On
By Thomas P. Caldwell
Presenting a chance to touch stingrays, allow “nibble fish” to clean the hands, and play in a multi-colored sandbox, the Living Shores Aquarium in Glen is an attraction that often sees return visitors, some coming so frequently they know the animals’ names. To offer more variety, Living Shores is converting its aviary into a reptile room with American alligators. “Now that we’re on our five-year mark, we have started to switch out some of the exhibits to bring in some fresh new exhibits,” explained General Manager Chris Kearsing, who also manages Story Land, the theme park next door. Bob and Ruth Morrell created Story Land, with its colorful buildings and characters from children’s books, in the 1950s, and their son, Stoney, built Heritage New Hampshire, a historical attraction, on adjacent land. Heritage New Hampshire closed in 2006, remaining vacant until a global attractions company based in Madrid, Spain, purchased both attractions, operating Story Land and converting the empty building into the Living Shores Aquarium. “We own a variety of attractions worldwide, some of them being aquariums, and very successful aquariums,” Chris said, “so they thought, given the year-round tourism nature of the area, that an indoor, yearround attraction such as an aquarium would do well, combined with the parent company’s expertise in these types of attractions.”
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Hands-On Experiences At The Living Shores Aquarium
Chris said they expect to have the greatest number of reptile species in the Northeast once the reptile room is finished. Meanwhile, they have replaced a central exhibit of Asian small-clawed otters with exhibits featuring turtles, tortoises, fish, and a tegu lizard. “We thought it was time to switch that one out because sometimes the otters can be hard to see when they’re swimming,” he explained. “It’s really about the overall experience,” Chris continued. “I like to call it a boutique experience, where, depending
supervisor at the aquarium, explained that stingrays have a barb that contains venom, but because the barb is made out of the same material as fingernails, they are able to trim off barbs without injuring the animals, making them safe to touch. Trimming them every three months also provides an opportunity to make sure they are still healthy. “They’re all microchipped,” she said, “and we keep track of all that, and that way guests can touch them without having any fear of being injured.”
The tank has cownose rays, Atlantic rays, and yellow spotted rays. “They are open to the public to both touch and feed, which is always a really, really fun experience,” Dionne said. “Animal Care can forget sometimes that we also get to enjoy that.”
on how many people you’re with and whether you have small children or not, it’s not a full-day commitment, but, you know, it’s an hour or two out of your day, so there’s a wide variety of exhibits. “If I had to choose one that seems to be fairly popular, it’d be our stingray exhibit, where you can actually pet the stingrays, which is very cool. We also have a nibble fish exhibit, where, if you put your hand in the tank, they’ll nibble the dead skin off your hands.”
Dionne Bradley, an animal care
Chris pointed out that, as one enters the exhibit area from the lobby, the first thing visitors see is the New Hampshire Lakes exhibit, with freshwater fish that are native to New Hampshire and New England. “A nice nod to Heritage New Hampshire,” he commented, while Marketing Supervisor Dylan Henry pointed out that the simulated rock formation at the far side of the freshwater tank is designed to invoke the memory of the Old Man of the Mountain, which collapsed in 2003.
Chris indicated a goldfish swimming among the other lake fish, saying it is there as a “learning experience” about
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Playing in the sand at Living Shores Aquarium. (Courtesy Photo)
what happens if goldfish are released into the water. “They are considered an invasive species, so do not release your goldfish into any of the local waters here because they can kind of take over,” he said.
The fish are swapped out through an exchange program with the Sumner Brook Fish Farm in Ossipee so visitors can see younger fish that will grow up in the exhibit. It is something the facility does with many of the animals in order to present examples from all stages of life.
Other exhibits include salt-water sharks, crustaceans, snakes, and lizards, including the Oaxacan arboreal alligator lizard made popular through the Minecraft video game.
A “newish” exhibit features five turtles in a pond — a yellow river slider, two painted turtles, and two redeared sliders — along with 15 tortoises and an Argentine black-and-white tegu lizard.
Among the tortoises is Hercules, who is 24 years old and weighs 80 pounds. They are rehabilitating him to stop the progression of “pyramiding,” a condition in which the shell forms peaks resembling pyramids and has the potential of collapsing. “His shell is starting to collapse,” said Dionne. “We’re able to prevent it from becoming any worse, but, unfortunately, a lot of tortoises end up passing because it does fully collapse and they’re not able to breathe anymore. “He loves attention,” she added, although “He’s
in confinement because he hasn’t been playing nicely.”
Hercules is not the only “rehab” they have. “We’ve been taking a lot of surrenders of rehab animals,” Dionne said. “The tortoises came from Mr. Drew and His Animals Too up in Lewiston [Maine] — the tortoises and the tegu as well. This exhibit will eventually become the home to our American alligators, which we have two babies downstairs and are working with St. Augustine’s alligator farm [St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park] to get adult species over here.” She said that some of the most difficult challenges are with the tortoises, which can have specific meat issues that leave them unable to eat, as well as being prone to respiratory infections.
Both Dionne and Brittany Noel have been taking courses to improve their knowledge of animal care, and they have established good relationships with their veterinarian, as well as their colleagues at other facilities. “It’s our passion. It’s what we love,” Dionne said. “This is very much a collaborative industry where, if they have a question or run into a roadblock, they can pick up the phone and call other aquariums and other zoos and places, and it’s very much an industry that likes to share information,” Chris said.
Animal Care Professional Stacy Gendron brought out the aquarium’s most recent acquisition, a baby Burmese python, the second-heaviest species of snake that can grow to weigh more than 100 pounds. Theirs is a granite morph, a term that describes its coloration. “We thought it would be a perfect fit to have in the Granite
State,” Chris said, noting that they have named it “Granite.”
In addition to the animals, the aquarium offers several interactive activities that are very popular with children. Among them is a sandbox under a projector that casts moving images of creatures onto the sand. As the visitors move the sand around, it changes color as the terrain changes.
Another activity is a digital aquarium. Guests can color a template, add their name, and scan it, and it will appear in the digital aquarium. “As we celebrate our five years here, we’re proud of the
fact that we can switch out exhibits and see something new and exciting and fresh for our guests, especially our repeat visitors, and we’re also proud of our conservation efforts — the rescues and the rehabilitation work that we do,” Chris said.
Living Shores Aquarium is open Friday through Monday in the winter and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during school breaks and vacations. During the summer, when the theme park is open, it is open daily.
Sole City Dance Presents: The Nutcracker
This classic holiday tale performed by Sole City Dance has become a regional favorite! This soaring story, framed by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, captures the wonder and expectation of the night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey. Follow Clara as she embarks on an adventure filled with colorful characters, majestic scenery, and breathtaking costumes. You’ll find your heart dancing as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this delightful holiday classic continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or it’s an annual treat, start your holiday season in grand style with the ones you love.
Sole City Dance provides a strong technical foundation in dance in a non-competitive, nonjudgmental environment for the encouragement of artistic expression. Sole City Dance is a federally designated 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm, Friday, December 6 at 7 pm, Saturday, December 7 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm. Tickets: $28 Adults, $24 Seniors/Students, Purchase https://1908.na.ticketsearch. com/sales/salesevent/17904 Venue & Online Ticketing: Rochester Opera House-31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867, http://www.rochesteroperahouse.com/ Box Office: (603) 3351992
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Adventures in RV Life Embrace the Open Road
From Weekend Warriors to Full-Time Travelers—A World of Adventure Awaits
By Dick and Barbara Higgins
Welcome to our first article, where we’ll explore camping tips, recreational vehicles, road-trip destinations, and stories from the road. While we’re focused on New Hampshire, our travels have spanned across much of the United States and Canada.
My wife, Barbara, and I have enjoyed this lifestyle for nearly 47 years—not full-time, but often on weekends and vacations. For 20 years, we traveled in a 24-foot travel trailer with our four sons and two dogs. It was not only more economical for a family of six but also more enjoyable than staying in hotels and eating out every meal. Campgrounds offer much more than just a place to swim—they have bike trails, tennis courts, movies, arcades, playgrounds, and even dog parks.
When I retired in 1996, we purchased a 36 ft. motorhome. There are many folks whose circumstances have allowed them to sell their homes and possessions and live life on the highways and backroads of our great country. People then “work from home” and travel at the same time. That is RVing
to the ultimate! Consequently, as is popularly believed, once you’ve been introduced to and lived RVing – whether full-time or part-time, you easily get hooked on the freedom and adventure it provides. Just think, if you don’t like your neighbors, either they won’t be there long OR you can easily move!
To “sample” the camping experience, many people start out in a tent. So inexpensive as that is, your time in nature and enthusiasm can quickly dampen, if it rains. If our New England weather didn’t spoil your outdoor time, you’ll find you’ve made friends with other campers. They can offer suggestions on things to do and places to go over a campfire, s’mores, and an adult thirst quencher. You may even bond over things you have in common – or the kids will. Before you know it, you’ve planned to meet up with them at another time and place. This whets your appetite and the next thing you know, you’ve bought an RV. For us, we never realized there are actual organizations with thousands of RVers. We were camping at a resort in the Adirondacks, and in the office, was a magazine on
the table. It was for an international motorhome club. Since we had never camped with anyone, we decided to join and go to an event in Essex Junction, VT. It was an enlightening experience and where we started making so many friends – some for almost 30 years. Every state has clubs – NH has (of all things!) the Granite Staters. By having local RV friends, having a “rally” (or weekends together) is as fun as you make it. In NH there is so much to do but with a club, meals are planned, like chili cookouts, pot-lucks and outings like tourist attractions, boat rides, hikes, and, of course, a bonfire at night. These clubs are successful because our similarities draw us together, and our differences make it so interesting. So, we’re not trying to convince you to go out and buy an RV – be it a truck camper, a pop-up camper, a travel trailer, a van, a fifth-wheel trailer, or a 45 ft motorhome . . . just give it some thought. We have many dealers in New Hampshire and also RV Shows, both in Milford and Boston. What you purchase boils down to your age, comfort level, conveniences, finances for types
of units, towables versus driveables, amount of use planned, number of people involved, and just plain “what you like”. Remember, this way you’ll always know who slept in the bed last night.
While thousands travel to NH yearround, we are lucky enough to live in a tourist destination. Many of us never explore places close to home. Even though it isn’t the typical time of year to camp, there are campgrounds open in winter for the hardy die-hards. However, it IS a good time to start planning 2025. The RV Show at the Milford, NH Dome is March 14 – 16, 2025. The RV Show in Boston is at the Boston Convention Center, Jan. 17 -20, 2025. These are “no pressure” open houses to view various features, costs, to make comparisons and ask questions. We look forward to hearing your questions, comments, and suggestions for future articles. Feel free to reach out to us at nhrvnuts@msn.com. See you down the road!
