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Honoring Mom in the Lakes Region

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Mother’s Day, this year on Sunday, May 13, is a chance to show Mom our appreciation for all she does during the year. Some of us also choose to celebrate other women who have held a similar role in our lives, like grandmothers, stepmothers, and aunts.

This year, as always, the Lakes Region offers many unique and memorable ways to spend time with Mom. If your mother loves history, bring her to Heaven on Earth, also known as Canterbury Shaker Village on Shaker Road in Canterbury. On Saturday, May 13, the Village will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. Celebrate the return of spring to the Village by taking a tour of the property with its many fascinating exhibits. Learn how the Shaker members once lived, worked and worshipped at this special place. Visit the Museum shop and let Mom pick out a gift from among the variety of items, including Shaker books, ornaments, pottery and much more. Call 603-783-9511 or visit www.shakers.org.

Take Mom for a delicious meal, whether a relaxed Sunday brunch, lunch or special dinner. Many local restaurants offer great meals for Mother’s Day. Celebrate Mom at Mill Falls on Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith, and dine in the elegant Church Landing Ballroom. The special Mother’s Day brunch is by reservation only, with

Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch aboard the M/S Mout Washington seatings beginning at 10 am; the last seating will be at 3:30 pm. Call 603279-5221 to make your reservation.

After lunch, stroll the Sculpture Walk with a large variety of eye-catching sculptures dotting the waterfront and downtown area, coordinated by the Greater Meredith Program.

Start off a day of shopping in Wolfeboro with brunch at Wolfe’s Tavern at The Wolfeboro Inn on Main Street. Brunch is served from 10 am to 3 pm, and the full buffet offers many items, including an omelet station, dessert station, and more. For

reservations, call 603-569-3016.

“Set sail” and enjoy brunch on the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, courtesy of the M/S Mount Washington. The first public cruise of the season on M/S Mount Washington will be on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. The unique Mother’s Day cruise includes a twoand-a-half-hour scenic cruise, a complete champagne brunch buffet and live entertainment. The special brunch is offered at two different times: 10 am and 2 pm, departing from Weirs Beach.

Fares are $49 for adults and $24 for children 5-12. Children 4 and under

are free. This is a wonderful way for the whole family to see Winnipesaukee, while right out on the water. Call 603-366-5531 to order tickets, or visit www.cruisenh.com.

Mothers and their children can tour a beautiful estate at Castle in the Clouds, located at 455 Old Mountain Road in Moultonborough. On Mother’s Day, moms tour the Lucknow Estate free of charge when accompanied by a paying child. The Carriage House Restaurant will be open from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm for lunch, serving guests indoors and out on the terrace, weather permitting.

The views are unforgettable! Call 603476-5414 for further information.

On Mother’s Day, moms ride for free on the Conway Scenic Rail, located in downtown North Conway. Enjoy an old-fashioned railroading experience as you journey on historic rail routes in vintage passenger cars from the 1874 train station in North Conway Village to Bartlett and back again. Mothers can choose to ride in Coach for free with a paying child, or in First Class when accompanied by another paying adult.

Complimentary appetizers will be served in First Class. New this year is a Mother’s Day Brunch on the Railroad’s beautiful dining car. Call 603-3565251 or visit www.conwayscenic.com for information.

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Container Gardening Program at Wolfeboro Library The Wolfeboro Public Library continues its 2018 program series on Thursday, May 10 at 7 pm in the library meeting room. Speaker Marge Badois will present a timely and informative presentation titled Growing in Containers: A Great Way to Garden in Limited Space. Marge Badois is a Master Gardener with the UNH Cooperative Extension.

The program will be an introduction to the benefits and methods for growing flowering plants and vegetables in containers. The discussion will include choosing plants, containers and locations best suited for this type of gardening, with many visuals.

There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and answers during the • Mom Continued from Page 3 for Mom at The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, located at 50 Reservoir Road in Meredith when the Winni Players Community Theatre present The Government Inspector. The plot goes like this: when small-town officials mistake an inventive clerk for an undercover inspector sent to root out corruption, the whole village flies into a tailspin. A comic web of bribery, lies, and rampaging self-delusion entangles everyone in chaos. Smart, witty, and hilariously satirical, The Government Inspector is a sly confrontation of scruples in the face of “power.”

Everyone is in cahoots on the crooked dealings as panic and greed befuddle the colorful cast of characters. The show runs from May 10 to 13 (7:30 pm on May 10 to 12 and at 2 pm on May 13). For tickets, call 603-279-0333.

If your mother has a love for history, spend the afternoon together at The Wright Museum of WWII at 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Travel back

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Badois said, “As a child, my mother was a devoted gardener. Her love of plants was contagious, and I ended up with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell University.

It never turned into a career, but it continues to feed my favorite hobby. I

have been a Master Gardener volunteer since 2001. My home for the past 35 years is in Londonderry, where I enjoy my gardens of mostly perennials with a few vegetables mixed in.” In addition to being a real estate agent and an enthusiastic gardener, Badois also currently serves as chairman

in time to WWII through the many exhibits, and experience what life was like in our country at that time.

The museum is open from noon to 4 pm on Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day, moms are admitted for free when accompanied by another paying adult.

For further information, call 603-5691212 or visit www.wrightmuseum.org.

What mother doesn’t enjoy flowers?

Enjoy the outdoors and spring time at Tarbin Gardens on Salisbury Road in West Franklin. Mothers are admitted free when accompanied by another paying guest on Mother’s Day. Take a leisurely walk through the only English landscape-styled garden in New Hampshire. Bring a picnic lunch and relax at the Rose Garden Patio.

Maps are provided and all the plants are labeled. The gardens are open from 10 am to 6 pm. Call 603-934-3518 for more information or visit www. tarbingardens.com.

The Café Lafayette Dinner Train in North Woodstock will be running the weekend of May 12 and 13, serving a

memorable and delicious dinner that Mom is sure to love. The beautifully restored railcars are a unique way to experience the region, while indulging in a distinctive five-course culinary experience. The train will take you on a two-hour, 20-mile, round-trip train ride, rolling through the Pemigewasset River Valley at a leisurely pace. The service, as in the days of train travel, is impeccable. Beautifully plated fare made with quality seasonal ingredients is selected and prepared on board by the chef and a talented culinary team.

The train boards diners at 5:15 pm on Saturday, May 12 and at 4:15 pm on Sunday, May 13. For reservations, call 603-745-3500 or visit www.cafelafayettedinnertrain.com.

Does your Mom enjoy making things and have a creative personality? Sign her up for a very special workshop at The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on DW Highway in Meredith. A Two-Day Lidded Basket Weaving workshop with League-juried artist, Ray Lagasse,

of the Londonderry Conservation Commission.

The library is able to present the program to local audiences with the support of the UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners program.

As always, the library’s programs are free and open to all.

Stop by the library to pick up a brochure that describes the library’s upcoming programs (including those for children), book discussions, and film showings. The year is filled with interesting and enriching presentations; the schedule may also be viewed and printed from the library’s website: www.wolfeborolibrary.org. For more information call 603-569-2428.

will take place on Saturday, May 12 and Saturday, May 19 from 9 am to 4 pm. In the workshop, Mom can choose one lidded basket design to make; she will learn the fine craft of basket making using reed and hardwood and be guided through the process of constructing a beautiful and functional handmade basket from start to finish.

All tools and materials needed to make the chosen basket will be supplied by the instructor. This class is open to all skill levels and no prior basket making experience is needed. Space is limited to six students and pre-registration is required. For more details, visit http:// meredith.nhcrafts.org/basketry/ and the League’s Facebook page at http:// www.facebook.com/nhcraft/. Call now to reserve and surprise Mom with a unique and memorable gift at 603-2797920.

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Squam Lakes Association to Host Insect Habitat Workshop Do you want to create a haven for insects in your own backyard? Join Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) member, Connor Piechota and Erin Shilling, on Saturday, May 12 from 10 am to noon as they demonstrate the process of building a bug hotel! Participants will meet and create at the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) headquarters located at 534 US Route 3 in Holderness for the program.

Bugs are essential to the health of our ecosystems, and building habitats for them to put in your backyard can be enormously helpful for them.

At this workshop, participants will discuss the different ways insects and

other crawlers benefit us, both for the environment and our economy.

Then, the group will work together to construct “hotels” with a wide variety of materials and nooks and crannies for a diverse population of bugs to inhabit.

At the end of the day each group will go home with their personally designed bug hotel to put in their backyard.

Materials used for this workshop include various recycled supplies, such as bricks, wooden boards, ceramic pots, sticks, and small logs, among other things. The SLA has some of these materials, but participants are encouraged to bring anything they can contribute that would make the hotels

even bigger and better, as long as they are not things that will decompose quickly, such as hay or grass, and aren’t heavily painted or chemically treated items. Participants are required to register for this program so that the SLA staff can prepare materials for the workshop.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the

Squam Lakes area. Call 603-968-7336 or visit www.squamlakes.org for more information and to pre-register.

NH fire tower history the focus of this year’s ‘May is Preservation Month’ The N.H. Division of Historical Resources is heading outside for this year’s “May is Preservation Month” celebration, highlighting the state’s tradition of forest fire protection and encouraging visits to New Hampshire’s historic fire towers.

Throughout May, follow the NHDHR’s Twitter account, @nhdhr_ shpo, to learn about New Hampshire’s fire tower history and to see some of the towers you can visit. The Division is also encouraging everyone who visits a historic fire tower to share their images on social media and to include the hashtag #MyNewHampshire.

Fire tower fans can also post pictures of themselves at the towers on “My New Hampshire,” the NHDHR’s

photo sharing website that showcases favorite historic places across the state.

“My New Hampshire” is smartphonefriendly and can be accessed from the NHDHR’s website, nh.gov/nhdhr.

New Hampshire’s first fire tower was built in Croydon around 1907. Early fire towers could be as simple as a platform built in a tree, but as the need for more stable structures increased, engineered wooden towers were built.

They were replaced by the steel towers still standing across the state today.

These towers are topped by cabs that offer 360-degree views.

Many existing New Hampshire fire towers were built in the 1920s and 1930s, when forest fires were frequently started by train embers or

smoking materials. Watchmen often lived in cabins near the base of a tower and would telephone for help if they saw smoke nearby.

There are 15 state-owned fire towers in New Hampshire, from as far north as Magalloway Mountain in Pittsburg through the Great North Woods and south into the Monadnock, Lakes and Merrimack Valley Regions. Some are accessible by auto road and others present challenging hikes through rough terrain.

Anyone visiting five or more towers is eligible to receive a Tower Quest patch through the N.H. Division of Forests and Lands, which, like the NHDHR, is part of the N.H. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. A

map is available on Forests & Lands’ website nhdfl.org, under “Exploring Our Forests, Fire Towers.”

National Preservation Month was established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1973.

New Hampshire’s Division of Historical Resources, the State Historic Preservation Office, was established in 1974 and is part of the N.H. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

NHDHR’s mission is to preserve and celebrate New Hampshire’s irreplaceable historic resources through programs and services that provide education, stewardship, and protection. For more information, visit us online at nh.gov/nhdhr or by calling 603-271-3483.

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Wright Museum Open for 2018 Season The Wright Museum of WWII in Wolfeboro is open for the 2018 season.

Unique to traditional WWII museums, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battle field. According to Assistant Curator Justin Gamache, the museum’s collection paints a vivid picture as to “how Americans came together to achieve a common goal.

“The effects of World War II are still all around us and will continue to shape the world for decades to come,” he says. “Our job is primarily to educate our visitors about World War II so they can be informed about the past, understand how it has shaped our present, and learn lessons that can help us build our world in the future.”

Aside from a vast collection, the Wright Museum features special exhibits, events and programs throughout the year. Mike Culver, executive director of the museum, says he believes one exhibit in particular will surprise people.

“We have an exhibit with more than 40 paintings and sketches from Private Charlie Miller, a Nashua, NH native, who captured the everyday lives of GI’s in the South Pacific,” he says.

“The exhibit is on display through June 17 and available to travel anywhere in the country after that. There is nothing quite like it anywhere—these works are truly a national treasure.”

Events have also historically been popular at the Wright Museum, including Family Day, which takes place this year on Sunday, July 8. Later in the summer on Saturday, August 8, the museum will host the 6th Annual Cruise in to the Wright - Antique Car, Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show.

For those interested in “digging deep” into history, the museum’s Lecture Series takes place every Tuesday from May 8 to October 9. (On select dates, a lecture may take place at the Town Hall in Wolfeboro at 6:30 pm.)

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The Exchange Radio Program Coming to Belknap Mill Original textile machines, brick walls, wood floors and other reminders of America’s Industrial Revolution will be the inspired setting for a discussion about historic preservation in New Hampshire. NHPR’s daily-call-in show The Exchange will be in the Lakes Region for a special appearance at the historic Belknap Mill at 25 Beacon Street East in Laconia on Friday evening, May 11.

In front of a live audience, The Exchange host, Laura Knoy, will lead a discussion about the challenges – and opportunities – that come with preserving New Hampshire’s historical and cultural sites. Laura will be joined by a panel of community experts who are versed in the issue.

The conversation is timely on several fronts. As New Hampshire’s demographics and the economics of the state evolve, many smaller towns and cities wrestle with how best to preserve historic downtowns or aged buildings: How to weigh conservation with accommodating future growth or new development? What is the ‘cost’ of preservation and its impact on communities that are struggling economically? And how can historic places and sites stimulate cultural opportunities or help fuel our creative

economy? Laura and the panelists will converse on these issues and also take questions from the audience.

Joining Laura as event panelists will be: Jennifer Goodman - Executive Director of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance; Jared Guilmett – Vice President of the Board of Directors, Belknap Mill Society; Elizabeth Muzzey – Director of the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources and State Historic Preservation Officer; and Justin Slattery – Executive Director, Belknap Economic Development Council.

Attendees will potentially be able to ask questions at the event, or submit questions online through social media prior (Twitter: @NHPRExchange or Facebook: @nhprexchange). Members of the public can also e-mail questions/ comments to: exchange@nhpr.org.

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You Don’t Have to be a Hero May 19 ~ but a little sacrifice will be appreciated

By Barbara Neville Wilson Forty-nine miles was a long way 139 years ago. Forty-nine miles on horseback in the middle of the night and 49 miles on horseback to return the next morning was practically heroic back then. And perhaps residents of Ossipee should consider NH Representative Asa Beacham a hero.

In contrast, 42 miles doesn’t feel quite as far today, especially when you are in a car. But an average of 42 miles in the morning, a court case that lasts all day, and 42 miles home when it’s done is still a pretty hefty sacrifice for any eighth grader and his chauffeur of choice (Mom) who will drive him to Ossipee on May 19.

“How do these two stories intersect?” you ask.

The answer? Barbara Barrett: a real person whose name has been changed for the purposes of Mock Trial. Barbara Barrett: an allegedly

abused wife accused of murdering her husband who claims to have acted in self-defense. Barbara Barrett: the woman Levi Santoro of Nashua and his team will defend in court the morning of May 19, and the woman Levi and his team will prosecute in court the afternoon of the same day.

Ten middle schoolers from Barrington, Nashua, Rochester, and South Berwick, Maine will argue their Mock Trial case in a real courthouse in front of a judge on Saturday, May 19. The only reason they will have for the honor of arguing Barbara Barrett’s case in a real courthouse located in Ossipee, NH is that Representative Beacham took that long—and extremely bumpy—ride in 1839.

You see, Asa Beacham was Ossipee’s representative to the NH state legislature in 1839 when the body decided to build a new courthouse. Politics were politics

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Middle schoolers from as far away as Nashua and Bedford will be part of a Mock Trial at the Historic Carroll County Courthouse on May 19. The students are looking for volunteer jurists to evaluate their presentations that are the culminating exercise in their Classical Conversations logic course. Top row: Levi Santoro, Tyler Brown, Lindsey Mutascio; bottom row: Brian Cole, Dominick Sasien, Abigail Wagner, Sam LaVoie, Alycenne Larson. (Courtesy photo)

even in 1839, and Asa realized that the county seat would be chosen by a sort of money poll: the village that donated the most money would be designated county seat. Wanting the honor for Ossipee, he rode through the night, wrangled pledges of $595.00 from fellow citizens and rode back to Concord the next day.

No other village acted as swiftly, and Ossipee got the nod.

Not to be outdone, Brackett Wiggin donated land on which to build the courthouse. Are you surprised to learn the land was located right next door to Brackett’s

store?

By 1840, the meetinghousestyle courthouse was ready for occupancy, and by 1856, it was expanded to include brick wings for office space and fire-resistant storage for records.

It’s a good thing, for in 1915 an uncontrollable fire burned down much of the village, including the original courthouse, but the records were presumably saved.

And in 1916, ground was broken for a new courthouse, built of • Courthouse Continued on page 13

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brick in the Georgian style from plans drawn up by Albert Dow, whose designs are seen at St. Paul’s School and in ironwork and carved embellishments on the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. According to the Ossipee Historical Society, which now owns the building, the courtroom where the middle school teams will argue their cases on May 19 retains its “original oak-paneled judge’s bench, witness stand, reporters’ desk, railing and jury box.” Furnishings like Windsor chairs and deacon benches for the public were chosen by the architect and will be in use during the Mock Trial. The entire courthouse is on the New Hampshire State Registry of Historic Places, and is in application to be placed on the National Register.

The young jurists will be arguing their case on May 19 from the exact same places as did the prosecution and defense in one of the first cases likely tried in the new courthouse: that of Frederick Small. It is a case similar to their own, a case of alleged spousal murder. Mr. Small was accused of killing his wife in a carefully planned and executed plot that left their cottage in ashes on Ossipee Lake, while he was hours away in Boston on business.

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to a Fault, a book by Janice S.C. Petrie that was voted “Best in New Hampshire” by NH Magazine.

The well-researched and carefully written book makes clear the many perspectives of a case that must be taken into account in a case like Small’s or Barrett’s. Eyewitness accounts vary; timelines don’t always add up; attorneys’ human flaws can make a difference in how the judge and jury see the case.

The middle school students have been preparing for their trial for three months and recently attended a criminal trial. What they saw there surprised some of them. The lawyers, says Lindsey Mutascio, “spent an awful long time bickering over one detail,” and the prosecution didn’t have major evidence. Jillene Santoro agrees, saying she was a little shocked to see the prosecuting lawyer hearken back to a “dog ate my homework” kind of excuse for his lack of preparation. Because the Mock Trial is the culmination of a year-long study of logic, it’s not surprising to hear her note that without logical, well-founded arguments, the police officer and lawyer’s discussion degraded into emotion and fallacy in the courtroom.

Cindy Spencer of the Ossipee Historical Society is happy to see the students bring their Mock Trial to the Historic Courthouse. “So many people text today,” she says,

that they don’t know how to listen.

These students are learning to listen, pay attention to detail, verbalize logically and evaluate arguments.

Paying attention to detail? Have you been paying attention? Did you notice part of the title of this story is “but a little sacrifice will be appreciated”? Here’s what you can do.

Can you spare a few hours Saturday, May 19? Lindsey, Jillene and their fellow students invite you to join the jury in the case of Barbara Barrett vs. the State. For your time, you get to sit in the jury box of the beautiful and historic Carroll County Courthouse, enjoy lunch before or afterwards, and know that through your sacrifice, you are helping young people gain a better understanding of justice and our nation’s legal system. Please contact Erin Heppe Dauphinais,

the program’s coordinator at erindauphinais@gmail.com or call her at 603-507-9712.

Families interested in bringing more structured logic into the education of their children may want to consider Classical Conversations. A group is slated to begin in Ossipee in 2018. Contact Angela Kantz at angkantz@gmail. com The Historic Carroll County Courthouse is one of three properties owned and operated by the Ossipee Historical Society.

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Cooking for Mom on Mother’s Day

By Chef Kelly Ross Mother’s Day has always been an important day for me. I’m the oldest of four children, and I was born on May 7.

As luck would have it, my Mom took me home from the hospital on Mother’s Day, her first as a mother. As a result, Mother’s Day has always been a little more special to both of us. Growing up, my siblings and I were a handful.

Once I was old enough to realize what Mother’s Day was, I remember her only wanting a fairly quiet house on her day, with no unruly kids, and we did our best to give her just that. (I’ll never forget the one time I asked her

why there was no Kid’s Day and she told me every day was Kids Day. At the time, I didn’t agree, but as I grew up, I realized she was right.)

I remember my Dad cooking dinner for my Mom on her day, usually on the grill, but he also tried to get us kids involved. Whether it was simple prep, or setting the table, and actually doing some of the basic cooking, it was fun to help put a meal together for the special woman in our lives. As an adult and a chef, I have cooked many meals for her and it is a great feeling to do so.

With that in mind, this article is dedicated not only to our special

Mom’s out there, but also to give everyone some menu ideas for the kids to prepare for Mom on her day. I will try to keep these ideas as simple and safe as possible, but I can’t stress enough that Dad or someone older should be supervising. There is obviously some cooking involved, and depending on the ages of the kids, there really has to be some supervision. Most teenagers can likely handle these menu ideas without too much problem, but for the grammar school kids, there has to be some adult supervision involved.

We will focus on brunch and lunch ideas, as well as a couple easy desserts that kids will enjoy making and the Moms and kids will enjoy eating. We will make a Strawberry Banana Bread, quiche recipes, a salad, and many variations on the classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich, and for dessert, Donut Hole and Fresh Berry Skewers, and one of my favorites, a Banana and Peanut Butter Quesadilla.

Who doesn’t enjoy Banana Bread?

This variation with fresh strawberries makes it over-the-top delicious, and simple and easy. Here is what you will need.

1 stick of butter at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries, tossed with one T of flour 1 ½ cups crushed walnuts (optional) Spray two 9x5 bread pans with nonstick spray Preheat oven to 375 degrees Ideally, you own a Kitchen Aide mixer with a paddle attachment. If not, use a large bowl with a whisk. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

In a separate smaller bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Add to the sugar/ butter mix until combined. Mix in the mashed bananas.

Sift the flour, baking soda and salt, and then add to the banana mixture and mix until combined. It is vital that you don’t overmix. Fold in the flourcovered strawberries with a rubber spatula, and the walnuts if you are using them.

Pour the mixture into two bread/loaf pans and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Drop the heat to 350 degrees and continue to cook for another half hour or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool thoroughly until removing from the pan.

Slice the bread, and I suggest you butter both sides of the bread and grill.

This is so good. You can obviously toast it or serve cold with butter.

Another easy but simple breakfast/ brunch winner is quiche. When I was a much younger chef, a famous line was “Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche.”

I couldn’t disagree more as I love quiche, but it’s not about me, this is about Mom. This is a great opportunity for kids to be introduced to quiche as well. Stick with this basic recipe, which calls for six large beaten eggs, 1 ½ cups of heavy cream, 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese, and a 9-inch pie crust. With this easy recipe, the sky is the limit. I am suggesting a Spinach and Bacon Quiche, but again, you can put in anything. Diced ham, broccoli, caramelized onions, and different cheeses are just a few thoughts.

Here is the recipe for a Spinach and Bacon Quiche. Besides the above ingredients, you will need two packed cups of chopped spinach and one • Cooking for Mom Continued on page 15

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May 7, 2018 chances are better that the kids will enjoy this over a traditional garden salad. Every other week or so, I buy a small watermelon, a cantaloupe, a honeydew, and a pineapple. Cut the rind off them all, clean the seeds out of the cantaloupe and honeydew, and cut everything into cubes. I also add some sliced strawberries and some blueberries, and when time to eat, I add a sliced banana. Mix them together and you have a mouthwatering burst of yummy refreshment. All in all, a fun project for the kids as well. Like most recipes, tweak it to your liking if you want to add oranges, kiwi, mango or any other fruits you enjoy. Always remember that bananas and apples will get discolored unless you add them at the time of eating. Also, remember this classic line I was told many years ago. “An intelligent person is one who knows that a tomato is a fruit. A person with common sense is one who knows to not put tomatoes in a fruit salad.”

I’m a sandwich fanatic. A good sandwich is more enjoyable than • Cooking for Mom Continued from page 14 pound of cooked bacon, chopped.

Season with salt and pepper.

Unless you want to make a pie crust, I would suggest buying one from a supermarket freezer. I suggest this mainly because with the kids involved, I think the end result will be better and more consistent. Put the pie crust in a pie plate and add the cheese to the bottom of the crust, then the bacon, and spinach. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In a bowl, whisk the eggs together, add

the cream, and combine well and pour over the spinach, bacon and cheese. If some of the spinach is sticking out over the top of the egg mixture, gently push it down into the egg with a fork. Put it into a preheated 375-degree oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the egg has set and is firm. Let it cool for a few minutes and cut into eight wedges and enjoy. I like to serve quiche with a salad.

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• Cooking for Mom Continued from page 16 together. Once combined, with a fork, mix well to incorporate a little air. Keep this refrigerated and use for any grilled cheese sandwich, or garlic bread or if you want to make a Shrimp or Chicken Scampi. It truly does add some great flair to your grilled cheese.

For Mother’s Day, I suggest buying a nice homemade bread, maybe a wheat or oatmeal bread. Depending on whether or not you are using a protein in the sandwich, it may dictate what cheese to use. Here are some fun and delicious ideas.

A great sandwich is a Grilled Taco and Cheese. For this sandwich, you need to make some taco meat. I butter my bread with the garlic butter, and use either cheddar, or if you like hot like I do, I use a Pepper Jack Cheese. Add some warm taco meat and a little salsa, and grill to a nice golden brown on both sides. This is one of my favorites.

A Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich is sure to please Mom. You will have to grill a 4- to 5-ounce chicken breast. Butter your bread, use Swiss cheese, put down the chicken with a light drizzle of Honey Mustard Sauce and add a slice of ham and a couple of

slices of tomato. This sandwich has a great blend of flavors.

Another fun option is a Caprese Grilled Cheese. Again, use the garlic butter. You will need fresh Mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.

This is a classic take on a Caprese Salad.

There are two other Grilled Sandwiches that are awesome. One is a Roast Beef Grilled Cheese made with caramelized onions and roasted red peppers with Horseradish Cheddar, and another is made with cheddar, sliced turkey, bacon and cranberry sauce all within a grilled cheese.

A couple of the usual grilled cheese sandwiches are a ham and cheese or bacon and cheese. Again, use an upscale bread and a favorite cheese.

My all-time favorite cheese for most of my grilled cheese sandwiches is Horseradish Cheddar. It makes any grilled cheese into an instant winner and raises the quality level ten-fold.

More than anything, these grilled cheese ideas are to make you think outside the box because you can turn your own ideas into a very fun and delicious sandwich.

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temperature. The warm dessert is a take-off on a Quesadilla and a peanut butter and banana sandwich. You will need some 10-inch flour tortillas, peanut butter, bananas, honey and chocolate chips.

In a sauté pan, add some vegetable oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Slice some bananas just before grilling. Spread peanut butter on one side of the tortilla and put into the pan peanut butter side up. Sprinkle the peanut butter with chocolate chips, and place slices of banana over one half of the tortilla and lightly drizzle with honey over the bananas. Carefully, with a spatula, fold the empty half over the banana half and grill lightly on both sides until golden brown and the chocolate chips have melted. Cut into triangles and serve and enjoy.

The other option is very simple and quick to prepare. Donut Hole and Fresh Berry Skewers are a fun and light dessert. All you need is wooden skewers, donut holes, (I suggest honey

glazed) and your favorite fresh berries.

I usually use strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, but any berry of choice will do. I generally put one donut hole for every 2-3 berries. If feeling adventurous, melt some white chocolate and drizzle all over the final product and refrigerate for 15 minutes so it hardens. Very good, very fun, and very unique.

I hope these are fun ideas for all of you to try with your kids, whether on Mother’s Day or any day. I love getting kids involved in the kitchen at a young age. The next thing you know, you may have a teenager making you dinner on more than just Mother’s Day. These are all fun, easy, and enjoyable recipes that will definitely create some smiles and happy tummies.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the treasures out there that we call Mom! If you have any questions or feedback, please e-mail me at fenwaysox10@ gmail.com.

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Paddling for a Purpose

Lions’ annual Wolfeboro Smith River race is May 19

By Mark Foynes Photo courtesy Wentworth Watershed Association Whether you’re inclined to canoe for a cause or are driven by an opportunity to have bragging rights about competing in a decades-old race that’s become a Lakes Region tradition, the Smith River - which connects Lakes Wentworth and Winnipesaukee - will be the place to be on May 19. Event planners anticipate that a veritable armada will again take to the straights and rapids of the four-mile route.

This year marks the 44th running of the Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race, which is organized by the Wolfeboro Lions Club as a fundraiser to benefit local college-bound youth.

Beginning at Lake Wentworth’s Allen Albee Beach, racers will canoe or kayak the course of the river, portaging around the dam located just beyond the Cpl. Matthew J. Stanley Memorial Bridge on Center Street in Wolfeboro. After a paddle through Crescent Lake, racers will proceed to Back Bay and conclude at Dockside (in Wolfeboro) on the Big Lake. The entire route is about four miles long and includes a “mild” whitewater stretch.

Race registrants can enter one of 19 classes intended to accommodate paddlers of all abilities. Categories include single-manned canoes; canoes with multiple paddlers; solo kayakers;

kayaks with more than one pilot, and so on. There are also age-specific classes that allow race planners to recognize the finish times of youth paddlers.

Registration runs from 10 am to 12:45 pm on May 19 at Albee Beach. Preregistration is encouraged, but same-day registration is permitted. The first 50 registrants will receive a free race t-shirt bearing the Smith River logo.

The race is slated to begin at 1:15 pm.

The entry fee is $20.00 per paddler, with proceeds benefitting the Lions’ scholarship fund.

Roger Murray of the Wolfeboro Lions Club has been coordinating the event since 1989. He’s only the second race planner since its inception, nearly a halfcentury ago.

Murray, a Lions Club member since 1972, explained that the race generates revenue for a scholarship fund that benefits financially-eligible Kingswood and Brewster students seeking to further their post-secondary education.

He said that beneficiaries tend to be students who can demonstrate drive and a certain level of financial need. “A lot of times, students and their parents find themselves in a gray area. They don’t have the means to pay for college, but don’t necessarily fall below a threshold that qualifies them for a lot of other aid that is available,” he explained.

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• Paddling Continued from page 17 fills an important niche that advances students who, in Murray’s words, are “betwixt and between.”

Murray said that the scope of qualifying students is broad and includes kids planning to attend a traditional fouryear school like UNH, a community college like NHTI, or even a vocational or certificate program.

Unlike some scholarships that are restricted to students intending to pursue a specific major, this fund is not contentarea specific. Murray did stipulate that the funds are restricted to the purchase of textbooks. He said awardees are asked to provide receipts, and that they will be reimbursed for up to $500.00.

The College Board estimates the annual cost of books and materials to be $1,168.00. Some textbooks, particularly those in the sciences, can run up to $300.00 per book.

“It can really be a barrier to a student advancing their education, so proceeds from the race help remove that barrier,” Murray said.

Since its inception 44 years ago, the philanthropic aim of the Smith River race has had a youth focus. Originally, the idea was hatched by the Lions Club’s Barry Lougee and Kingswood High

School faculty members Arthur Brunt and John Markowicz. Murray explained that Lougee, a one-time stockbroker, connected with Brunt through their mutual interest in canoeing. The event’s purpose was to raise funds to provide tuition for local kids participating in Outward Bound - an experiential outdoor education program for at-risk teens.

Murray said the outdoor experience of the Smith River race echoed the regenerative power of Outward Bound.

Since the 1970s, it has served as a model for several local incarnations, such as Concord’s Friends Program, Bristol’s Mayhew Program, and Wolfeboro’s Appalachian Mountain Teen Project.

The timing was right for just such a cause. Four decades ago, juvenile delinquency was on a sharp upswing - a phenomenon that co-founder Brunt, as an educator, may have seen on at school. In his discussions with Lougee, Brunt noted the need to create opportunities for young people. At the time, Outward Bound was the means of choice. In the ensuing four decades, the level of delinquency has declined, and the Lions have opted to focus more on helping young people meet their higher education aspirations.

Instead of preventing at-risk youth descending into a cycle of risk, the cause nowadays is to advance the education and betterment of kids by providing them

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Murray, who has the planning of each year’s race down to a pat routine, said the inaugural event in 1974 required considerable planning.

While Wolfeboro is now best known as a resort community, years back it was an industrial hub with a number of small factories lining the Smith River. These were pre-EPA days, so lots of junk got tossed in the Smith River. And as disused factories fell into disrepair, oftentimes, bits of industrial machinery rolled and tumbled down the riverbanks. Tons, literally.

“That first year there were several truckloads of scrap metal that we had to pull out to make the course navigable,” Murray recalled of initial efforts to make the Smith River suitable for the race.

Event preparation also still involves a number of annual pre-race rituals that continue to this day. “We walk the river every year to inspect the route,” Murray noted. Another must-do is coordinating the opening of the Lake Wentworth dam with town officials. This ensures enough water flow. The enclosure needs to be released as a matter of course each spring, but the occasioning of an annual race gives event planners and the town an opportunity to coordinate their efforts.

For those not familiar with this little river, the Smith gushes towards Lake Winnipesaukee as a white-capped torrent right after the dam is open in the spring.

But come high summer, it dwindles and trickles along its route, wending slowly and lazily as it meanders between the two lakes.

So, in short, late May is the best time to canoe or kayak the Smith River.

As for the race itself, Murray said that it has something to offer for everyone, from the seasoned boater to “the person who puts their paddle in the water maybe once a year.”

He said that, on average, about 90 canoers and kayakers participate. Murray

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quipped that with 19 different categories, the odds of a participant taking home a trophy are pretty good. Prizes are awarded to the top three racers in each class.

Murray did not say what this year’s prize will be, protecting that tidbit of information like a state secret. He said that one of the race’s traditions is not disclosing the prizes until the awards ceremony. Being a fundraising event, however, the Lions lean on the side of modesty, with past prizes of coffee mugs and the like.

Murray does, however, play up the intangible rewards. “You get bragging rights, and you know that you support a great cause,” he said.

Lions president John Askew echoed this sentiment. “Roger does a great job organizing the race. He’s pretty much got it down to a science,” Askew said, noting that the race has a devoted following of canoers and kayakers that race each year.

He added that each race usually draws in paddlers participating for the first time.

Askew described the course as “just challenging enough for someone with experience, but not too scary for someone who just goes out occasionally.”

As for the scholarships the club grants, Askew said the Lions usually make six $500.00 awards available to Kingswood and Brewster graduates, as well as a $1,000.00 scholarship awarded in the memory of longtime Lion Doug Cady. (Locals will recall Cady’s instrumental role in building the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand; his 2015 obituary encouraged friends and loved ones to “pick up an instrument and share your music with the world”).

“The race has become a Wolfeboro tradition that I’m proud to have had some little part in,” Murray said.

To register or obtain more information about the race, call Roger Murray at 603569-5454. Registration forms are also available at the Wolfeboro Town Hall and the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce.

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Mother’s Day Cruise Kicks off M/S Mount Washington’s Cruise Season Upholding a long tradition, the first public cruise of the M/S Mount Washington will be on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. The Mother’s Day cruise will include a two-and-a-half-hour scenic cruise, a complete champagne brunch buffet and live entertainment.

The special brunch is offered at two different times: 10 am and 2 pm, departing from Weirs Beach. Fares are $49 for adults and $24 for children ages 5-12. Children age 4 and under are free.

The M/S Mount Washington’s official season runs from May 18 through October 19. Daily cruises depart from Weirs Beach and service the ports of Meredith, Wolfeboro, Center Harbor and Alton Bay. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount Washington serves as the largest seasonal restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

The 146-year history of the popular cruise ship began with the Mount Washington I, which plied the water of the big lake until 1939. Today’s ves-

sel, the motor ship Mount Washington, started her career on Vermont’s Lake Champlain under the name Chateauguay. Purchased by the Winnipesaukee Steamship Company in 1940, the ship was transported in 20 sections via rail, reassembled, re-outfitted, and christened the Mount Washington II. Last year, the Mount was overhauled with new engines, and upgraded public rooms. Today, in addition to operating the Mount, the Winnipesaukee Flagship Corporation also owns and operates Mail Boat Sophie C., and Doris E. Both vessels offer scenic lake cruises in July and August from Weirs Beach.

Once just a summer attraction, the Mount Washington now operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner and dance, and special themed cruises. To contact the ticket office, please call 603-366-5531.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises, call toll-free 1-888-8436686 or, for discounted advance cruise tickets and information, visit www. cruisenh.com.

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The Friends of the Meredith Library will host a book sale at the Meredith Public Library on Thursday, May 17 from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday, May 18 from 9 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday, May 19 from 9 am to 1 pm.

With the purchase of a first-time (new) membership with the Friends, you will be provided with an attractive Friends of the Meredith Library canvas book bag, which in turn can be filled, one time, with books free of charge.

Memberships are: Individuals $15.00, Family $25.00 and Business $50.00, and may be updated any day during the event and entitle you to a 10% discount at Once Read Books in Meredith. Book dealers are welcome and scanners are

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The mission of the Friends of the Meredith Library is to promote library involvement in the community and community involvement in the library.

Proceeds from the book sales and the “Book It” 5K race on September 1 are used in many ways, such as providing funds for adult and children’s reading programs; passes to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Castle in the Clouds and various museums; ancestry and genealogy programs and guest speakers from the New Hampshire Humanities Council, to name just a few.

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Comedy Show & More at Pitman’s in May Interlakes Summer Theatre will bring three comedians together at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia on Friday, May 18 at 7:30 pm. The trio of top-notch comedians will perform an improvisational comedy show - with audience input!

Allison Deller is a comedian from New York City, coming off recent appearances at Dangerfields. She will be joined by J.T. Turner, a professional actor with a prolific career in the Boston area, and Fran Page, a wellknown Lakes Region/Plymouth area director and professor at Plymouth State University (where he is fondly remembered for his performance at ETC as Shrek).

The evening will be hosted by local radio personality, Pat Kelly. For tickets and information, visit interlakestheatre. com or call 603-707-6035.

During the month of May, a variety of Pitman’s hosted performances will be offered. The Tall Granite Big Band is scheduled for May 19 at 7 pm; The Ossipee Mountain Boys with special guest Timothy Gurshin will perform on May 11 at 8 pm; and a Story Slam takes place on May 16 at 7:30 pm.

If it can swing, the Tall Granite will play it! Remember how music used to be, when a piano, some horns, a doghouse bass, and a drummer beating swing-time was enough to rouse a

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Real Stories North of Concord presents a “Story Slam” as a fundraiser for Camp Resilience in support of Wounded Warriors. Those who are interested in telling a story can register in advance by sending their name to realstoriesnoc@gmail.com. (“Story Slam” invites those who are interested in sharing a real-life, personal story based on the theme for the evening to register. Twelve storytellers will be selected at random and have up to six minutes to tell their story. Stories

should be for a PG audience and can be funny, sad, or inspirational).

The theme for this Story Slam is: “Brush with Fame” and judging will be based on how close the story is to the theme, whether or not the storyteller stayed within the allotted time and other categories.

A couple of celebrity judges, as well as a couple of judges selected at random from those in attendance will choose the winner. There will also be an audience favorite. Prizes will be awarded and a good time is sure to be had by all.

“Story slams” are hugely popular events across the country, but very few, if any, have been held north of Concord. Tickets are $20.00 and benefit Camp Resilience. (Registering does not guarantee that you will be picked.)

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Governor Wentworth Arts Council Register for NHDES Annual Drinking Water Source Protection Conference Celebrates 50th Anniversary Event Covers Challenges and Opportunities to Protect Drinking Water in NH The Governor Wentworth Arts Council (GWAC) will be hosting a Silent Art Auction in May at The Art Place. This event is organized by the Arts Council and will feature works from the group’s many talented artists. The artwork will be on display at The Art Place through May 26, ending with a celebration of the 50th anniversary, during Wolfeboro’s first Art Festival event of 2018.

A donation for this event has been provided by well-known local artist Peter Ferber. He will be adding his original oil painting “Green and Gold” to the variety of pieces in the auction.

Please stop by The Art Place during store hours (Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5 pm) and place a bid

on your favorite piece. You will have the entire month of May to bid. On Saturday, May 26 from 5 to 7:30 pm during the first art festival of the season, announcements of the auction

sales will be made.

As the Arts Council celebrates 50 years (1968 to 2018), the group fondly recalls its many accomplishments and successes. During those 50 years, highlights were 34 years of “Artists in the Park”, Town Statue of Grandfather and Grandson, art exhibits in public places, and 18 years of “First Night” (cochaired by GWAC and the Chamber) and promoting and supporting arts in the community, schools and libraries.

Visit www.wolfeboroarts.org.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) will hold its annual Drinking Water Source Protection Conference at the Grappone Center in Concord on May 17. The day-long event attracts over 200 water suppliers, municipal officials and volunteers, academic researchers and industry consultants.

The conference will feature some of the most pressing challenges facing public water suppliers and residents, including how to address contaminants of concern, including arsenic, PFAS (poly and perfluorinated compounds), lead, and harmful algal blooms.

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May at the League of NH Craftsmen - Meredith Fine Craft Gallery The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on DW Highway in Meredith will be offering a Two-Day Lidded Basket Weaving workshop with League-juried artist, Ray Lagasse, on Saturday, May 12 and Saturday, May 19 from 9 am to 4 pm.

In the workshop, you will choose one lidded basket design to make and you will learn the fine craft of basket making using reed and hardwood. You will be guided through the process of constructing a beautiful and functional handmade basket from start to finish.

All tools and materials needed to make your chosen basket will be supplied by the instructor. This class is open to all skill levels and no prior basket-making experience is needed.

For this class, you will choose one basket design from the following: Section A - Lidded Knitting Basket, Lidded Creel Basket or Section B - Lidded Double Pie Basket, Lidded Picnic Basket. Full descriptions, dimensions, and pictures of baskets are available at http://meredith. nhcrafts.org/basketry/ and also at the Gallery.

Tuition for the Section A basket is $155.00 per student and tuition for the Section B basket is $165.00 per student.

There are no additional materials fees.

Students are encouraged to bring a

A basket-making class with Ray Lagasse will be offered at the League in Meredith on May 12 and 19. bagged lunch and beverage for during pre-registration is required. For more both days of this seven-hour workshop. details, visit http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/ Space is limited to six students and basketry/ and the League’s Facebook

page at http://www.facebook.com/ nhcraft/.

The shop will offer a fascinating wire wrapping class with Christine Keenan on Sunday, May 20 from 12:30 to 3 pm.

Titled It’s a Wrap! Sea Glass, Seashells & Stones will teach participants to twist and tame using basic wire wrapping techniques. You can enjoy this portable activity while your toes are in the sand this summer. You will be a wire “whisperer” before you know it, with a little practice and patience! All the tools you need, plus wire and glass pieces, including shells and rocks, will be available. Feel free to bring in something special to wrap if you would like.

Tuition for the class is $45.00 per student, with an additional materials fee of $20.00 to be paid to the instructor at the time of the class. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

To register for workshops, please call the League of NH Craftsmen – Fine Craft Gallery at 603-279-7920 or stop by the gallery, located at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith, NH. For more details, visit meredith. nhcrafts.org/classes/fiber-2/ and the League’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/nhcraft/.

35th Annual Winni Derby to be held May 18-20 After its successful return in 2017, the Winni Derby, Lake Winnipesaukee's premier Spring Salmon and Lake Trout Tournament, will be held for the 35th year on the weekend of May 18 to 20.

Last year, the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America partnered with the Laconia Rotary Club to produce the tournament. The Scouts' efforts brought back the tournament after a oneyear hiatus and attracted over 1,000 anglers to Lake Winnipesaukee last May. “We are pleased that the Scouts stepped up to bring back the Winni Derby and

look forward to seeing it grow under their leadership,” said Jon Nivus, past Treasurer of the Laconia Rotary Club. Proceeds from the tournament now benefit character-building youth programs of the Boy Scouts of America and New Hampshire Fish & Game.

The 35th annual Winni Derby will kick off May 17 with an evening social and expo at the Margate Resort in Laconia.

Admission to the expo is included in the price of a derby ticket and will feature food, entertainment, and exhibitors, as well as door prizes and goodie bags. Expo

tickets for those not fishing in the Derby will be available at the door.

Anglers who participate in the tournament can win a number of high-end prizes. First Place in the Salmon Division wins a 16 ft. 2018 Tracker® Pro Guide™ fishing boat with a Mercury 75 horse power motor and custom trailer. First place in the Lake Trout Division wins a 2018 Polaris Sportsman® 570 ATV. Other prizes include Humminbird® boating electronics, Cannon® downriggers, and a wide array of other fishing equipment and gift certificates from outdoor retailers.

New Hampshire Fish & Game officials are looking forward to the Winni Derby as part of their ongoing effort to monitor the health of the fishery and educate fishermen about being good stewards of Lake Winnipesaukee's limited population of landlocked salmon. “The Winni Derby has been an important part of our management of the salmon fishery for over 30 years and we appreciate the Scouts' efforts to keep it going,” said John Viar, Biologist with the Inland Fisheries Division of New Hampshire's Fish & Game Department.

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With help from his grandson, New Hampshire Boat Museum volunteer Joe DeChiaro handmade 20 wooden paddles he then donated to the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The paddles will be used in the Chamber of Commerce Paddle Battle, taking place Saturday, May 19 during the Wolfeboro Area Open House event.

Wolfeboro Area Open House is Saturday, May 19 The first ever Wolfeboro Area Open House will take place on Saturday, May 19. Throughout the day, businesses plan to welcome you in ways unique to each business.

“While you are shopping in town, getting a meal with friends, checking off some errands on your never-ending list, or crossing the finish line of the Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race, we invite you to participate in the Wolfeboro Paddle Battle,” invites Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce Marketing Chair Lynne Palmer.

The Wolfeboro Paddle Battle is an activity of the May 19 Open House.

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“Bring your collected tickets to the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce, located in the former Railroad Station at 32 Central Avenue in Wolfeboro, before the 5 pm prize drawing,” encourages Palmer.

During the Wolfeboro Area Open House, all area businesses will be open for regular hours and look forward to your visit to celebrate the launch of Spring 2018.

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Through May 26, Silent Art Auction, organized by Governor Wentworth Arts Council, artwork on display at The Art Place, Wolfeboro, on May 26 from 5 to 7:30 pm announcements of the auction sales will be made.

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May 7, Calvin Knickerbocker World War II Songs, 3 pm, Bistro at Meredith Bay Colony Club, free, public welcome, 279-1500 for reservations.

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May 8, Grand Army of the Republic Hall, 7-8 pm, lecture by Dexter Bishop, Wright Museum of WWII, Center St., Wolfeboro, reservations a must: 569-1212.

May 9, Polliwogs-Sneaky Salamanders, 10:30 am-noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, Wednesdays thru June 6, info: 366-5695.

May 9, The Garden Tourist with Jana Milbocker, 10:30 am, Moultonboro Public Library, 4 Holland St., 476-8895.

May 10, Eric Grant performs, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

May 10, Growing in Containers, 7 pm, Wolfeboro Public Library presents UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Marge Badois in the library meeting room. Free, open to all. 569-2428 or www.wolfeborolibrary.org.

May 10, NHPTV Kids Club Day, 9:30 am-5 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194.

May 10, Travel in Nepal, 6-7 pm, Danielle Tidd shares stories and photos from her time teaching English at a Buddhist monastery school in Nepal, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

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May 10-13, The Government Inspector, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Meredith, tickets/info: www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

May 11, Dueling Pianos, Jim Tyrell vs. Matt Langley, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

May 11, Ossipee Mt Boys concert, 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, Laconia, tickets/ info: 527-0043.

May 11, Spring Concert, Pemigewasett Choral Society, 7:30 pm, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Franklin, admission by donation, 960-4399.

May 11, The Exchange, call-in talk show, hosted by The Belknap Mill, Beacon St. East, Laconia, info: 524-8813.

May 11, Tom Fleichmann, Hans and Georgia Stafford perform, 7 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

May 12, Art of Aromatherapy - exploring herbal medicines and crafts series, 10 amnoon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 3665695.

May 12, Belmont Community Yard Sale, 9 am, sales all over town, maps at Tioga Pavilion, Belmont starting at 8:30 am day of sale, info: events@belmontnh.org.

May 12, Canterbury Shaker Village 11th Annual XC 5K Race, 8:30 am, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org.

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May 12, Eyes on Migrators, adult program taking place 8-10 am, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695.

May 12, Farmer’s Market, Tamworth, Rt. 113/30 Tamworth Rd., 9 am-1 pm, tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

May 12, Gilford Youth Center Comedy Night Fundraiser, with performers Samuel Comroe and Michael Kent, 6:30 pm, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, tickets: www. gilfordyouthcenter.com.

May 12, Insect Habitat Workshop, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info/pre-register: 968-7336.

May 12, Mom’s the Word, noon-3 pm, special Mom-centered events and gifts at Mill Falls Marketplace, noon-3 pm, downtown Meredith, info: 279-7006.

May 12, 90s Rewind with Mark Dionne, 8:30 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

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May 12, Planning Your Medicine Garden, 1-3 pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum, Tamworth, 323-7591.

May 12, Shakespearian Idol, panel of NH theatre celebrities input on contestants’ best efforts, Advice To The Players, Art Center at 12 Main St., Sandwich, diana@ advicetotheplayers.org.

May 12, Stacey Burns Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 9 am walkers/9:15 am runners, Carpenter School, Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation.

May 12, Wise & Wonderful Women’s Wellness Fair, 9 am-1 pm, Meredith Community Center, health and wellness professionals, demos, refreshments and more, 279-6611, www.lrvna.org.

May 12 & 19, Basket Weaving Class, two-day class, 9 am-4 pm, with Ray Lagasse, League of NH Craftsmen-Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, preregister: 279-7920.

May 13, M/S Mount Washington Mother’s Day Cruise, brunch cruises at 10 am and 2 pm, departs Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

May 13, Pemigewasset Choral Society: Time for Justice, 3 pm, Hanaway Theatre, Silver Hall, Studio Theater, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, tickets/info: 5352787.

May 15, Songs and Stories of WWII, presented by Curt Bissette and Jenn Kurtz, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, Center St., Wolfeboro, reservations a must: 569-1212.

May 16, Cruise Night, classic cars on display, 5 pm, Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, info: 524-6057.

May 16, Squam Lakes Photography by Randy ad Kathy Roos, 7 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc. program, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

May 16, Story Slam, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, Laconia, tickets/info: 527-0043.

May 17, Cooking at the Castle, culinary class, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, info/register: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

May 17, Eric Grant performs, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

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May 17-19, Friends of the Meredith Public Library Book Sale, 9 am, at the Library, Main St., Meredith, info: 520-0434.

May 18, Comedy Show, 7:30 pm, three comedians: Allison Deller, J. T. Turner and Fran Page, presented by Interlakes Summer Theatre, performance at Pitman’s Freight Room, Laconia, tickets/info: 707-6035.

May 18, Death on the Nile, 1:30 pm, free film, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428. Rated PG May 18, Dueling Pianos, Jon Lorentz vs. Matt Langley, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

May 18, Tom Bartlett Performs, 7 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

May 18 & 19, An American in Paris, 8 pm, $5 per person, Village Players Theatre, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, box office opens one hour before movie begins, www. villageplayers.com, 569-9656.

May 18 & 10, Dan the Muzik Man on piano with vocals, 6:30-9:30 pm, Schuster’s Tavern, The Gunstock Inn, 580 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-2021.

May 18-20, Winnipesaukee Derby, derby tickets/info: 625-6431, www.winniderby. org.

May 19, Community Yard Sale, presented by Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce, yard sale locations all over Meredith, maps available at 8 am on 5/19, info@ meredithareachamber.com.

May 19, Dandelion Festival, 11 am-3 pm, learn all about dandelions, food tasting, demos, crafts, yoga, live music and more, Remick Museum, Tamworth, 323-7591.

May 19, Farmer’s Market, Tamworth, Rt. 113/30 Tamworth Rd., 9 am-1 pm, tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

May 19, 44th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race, pre-register 10 am12:45 pm at Albee Beach, Wolfeboro, race begins at 1:15 pm, info: 569-5454.

May 19, Freese Brothers Big Band, 7:30 pm, Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, Main St., Wolfeboro, tickets: 569-2151, Wolfeboro Friends of Music.

May 19, Hands-on Workshop: Planting Your Container Garden, 10 am, Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Rd., Meredith, info/register: 279-3915.

May 19, Indoor Yard Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Moultonboro Women’s Club at Moultonboro Community Hall, Rt. 109, Moultonboro, info: miltoczko@roadrunner.com.

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May 19, Invasive Plant Removal Day, 9 am-noon, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, sign up online to help and get info: www.squamlakes.org. Call 968-7336.

May 19, NHPTV Kids Club, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9687194, www.nhnature.org.

May 19, Stage, Screen & Beyond, 7:30 pm, with soloist Abigail Dufresne, Interlakes Community Auditorium, Rt. 25, Meredith, www.lrso.org.

May 19, Tall Granite Big Band, 7 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, Laconia, tickets/info: 527-0043.

May 19, Tribute to James Taylor by Steve McBrian & Morris Manning, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

May 19, Vernal Pool Exploration, 10 am-11:30 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194.

May 19, Wolfeboro Area Open House, events in the town, Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce, info: www.wolfeborochamber.com, 569-2200.

May 20, Meredith Historical Society Open House, 4-7 pm, Main Street Museum, 45 Main St., Meredith.

May 20, Sacred Place-Faithful People concert, 3 pm, featuring Farmington Community Band and combined church choirs. 1st Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, www.farmingtonnhucc.org.

May 20, Stage, Screen & Beyond, 3 pm, with soloist Abigail Dufresne, Interlakes Commuity Auditorium, Rt. 25, Meredith, www.lrso.org.

May 20, Wire Wrapping Class, 12:30-3 pm, two-day class, 9 am-4 pm, with Ray Lagasse, League of NH Craftsmen-Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, pre-register: 279-7920.

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May 22, FDR Speaks About the Home Front, 7-8 pm, impersonation by actor Gary Stamm, Wright Museum of WWII, Center St., Wolfeboro, reservations a must: 5691212.

May 22, Have Lunch and Learn: How to Manage Sleep Issues, noon, co-sponsored

by Lakes Region VNA, bring a bag lunch, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428.

May 22-27, Seussical, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, tickets/info: 9341901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

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May 23, Celebrating the Loon: 40 Years at the Loon Preservation Committee, 2 pm, with biologist Harry Vogel, Wakefield Opera House, Sanbornville, NH (2 High Street), info: 473-2500.

May 24, Cooking at the Castle, culinary class, 4:30-7:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, info/register: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

ONGOING: Belknap Mill, programs and self-guided tours of the Power House, 1823 historic former textile mill. Hours/information: 524-8813. The Mill Plaza, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia.

Belknap Range Conservation Coalition Meetings, 3rd Thurs. of the month, email info@belknaprange.org for meeting time and place.

Benz Center Senior Meals, Sandwich, each Wednesday at noon. Well-balanced meal.

Age 60 and older, small donation requested, 284-7211, www.benzcommunitycenter. webs.com.

Book Sale, first Saturday of each month, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 10 amnoon, 323-8510.

Contra Dance, beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, dance starts at 8 pm, Old Town Hall, Rt. 140, Gilmanton, takes place second Sat. of each month, $8 admission, https://www. facebook.com/groups/ Curious George Cottage, open Wed.-Sat., 7 Noon Peak Rd., Waterville Valley, events, discussion groups, story time, scavenger hunts, etc., 236-3308, www.thereycenter.org.

Day and Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, departures/schedule: 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

Explore Squam Cruise, daily beginning May 19, explore Squam Lake, see wildlife from a canopied pontoon boat, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9687194, www.nhnature.org, pre-registration required.

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Fiber Friends, Mondays, 10 am-12:30 pm, drop-in fiber arts group, work on rug hooking, needlecrafts, knitting, etc. No formal instruction, participants offer support, free, new members always welcome, or drop by to view fiber projects, Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

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Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing - no formal lessons provided but if you need help with a project, there is sure to be someone who can give you pointers. Info/questions: 2847168.

Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group, every other Tues., 9:30 am-noon. Fiber artists and/ or interested onlookers welcome to join Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more. Bring a project to work on, if desired. Group meets monthly every other Tues. at Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include Museum admission.) 323-7591.

In the Round, thought-provoking discussion, Benz Center Sunday mornings at 8:45 am. All are welcome to discuss wide range of topics. Info: 284-7532.

Iron Furnace Interpretive Center, Octagonal “Stone Stack,” the only Blast Furnace standing in NH, view any time. Scenic picnic area by Gayle River, Main St., Franconia Village, Rt. 18 junction of Rt. 117 by Sugar Hill bridge.

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Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, meets last Thursday of the month; weekly morning classes on Wednesday from 10-11:30 am at Wolfeboro Public Library, for information call Cindy Scott: 569-2428.

Masonic Breakfast, first Sun. of each month, 7-11:30 am, 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro. Fresh fruit, omelets made to order, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cereal, etc.

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Lunch Box to Paint Box, noon-1 pm, first Tues. of each month artist Larry Frates demonstrates drawing and painting, free, public welcome, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Events and programs throughout the year. Call 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org. Monday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.

Saturday Writer’s Group, 10 am-noon, join fellow aspiring writers and meet authors for informal weekly roundtable, all ages and genres welcome, Tuftonboro Library, 221 Middle Road, Center Tuftonboro, www.tuftonborolibrary.org., 569-4256.

Sculpture Walk Tours, self-guided, but get info by calling: 279-9015. Sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, open to public, www.greatermeredithprogram.com.

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Tamworth Writer’s Group, meets second Tues. of each month, 5 pm, Cook Memorial Library, downtown Tamworth. Led by Ed Martinez, aboutwritingtamworth@gmail. com.

Team Trivia Every Monday, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

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May Programs and Events at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness invites you to join Master Gardener Liz Stevens for a program titled Invasive Species Removal Work Day on Wednesday, May 9 from 9:30 to 11 am. You will learn how to identify and remove invasive plant species. The program will begin with a brief introduction to an invasive species followed by going out onto Science Center grounds to learn and practice techniques for removing that species from an area. Participants will learn skills to apply to removing invasive species from their own property. Refreshments will be provided to wrap-up the session. Participants are asked to wear long pants and sturdy shoes and to bring work gloves, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen. The program is free but reservations are required.

A Bald Eagle Adventure Cruise will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 22 and 29 from 3 to 4:30 pm. Join a Science Center naturalist for a special Bald Eagle Adventure to view the magnificent birds in their natural habitat. The cruise will focus on the recovery of Bald Eagles as a nesting species in the

Enjoying an interactive children’s exhibit at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. (Courtesy photo) state of New Hampshire, with particular discussion of the Bald Eagles on Squam Lake. (Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 3.) All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length and take place

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on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for wildlife viewing at no additional cost. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center parking lots. Please park in designated lots and walk to Lake Cruise Headquarters using pathway. To purchase cruise tickets and see the full cruise schedule, visit nhnature.org.

On Saturday, May 10, NHPTV Kids Club Day takes place from 9:30 am to 5 pm, with last trail admission at 3:30 pm. The Science Center and NH Public Television’s Kids Club are holding a special day for NHPTV Kids Club Members. Kids Club members can walk the live animal exhibit trail for free, visit with the character Fluxx a curious alien learning about Earth’s science secrets, work on a special science craft, and enjoy special Up Close to Animals presentations. NHPTV Kids Club members should bring their membership card to show at admissions. Learn more about the NHPTV Kids Club at nhptv.org/kids. For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership, go to www.nhnature. org or call 603-968-7194.

Vernal Pool Exploration will be offered on Saturday, May 19 from 10 to 11:30 am. The Science Center invites people to explore nature in the springtime. Spring is an exciting time to be out and about and it’s when vernal pools are coming to life. This program will bring participants to two different vernal pools on Science Center prop-

erty to discover the animals reliant on these predator-free, ephemeral pools.

If you love birds, don’t miss the Spring Birding program on Friday, May 25 from 7 to 10 am. Join Iain MacLeod to learn beginning birding, in partnership with the Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS). During spring, a huge variety of birds fill the woods, meadows, and wetlands of this area. Explore some of these habitats in the Lakes Region looking for birds.

Build upon existing birding skills and learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. This program is for adults and children ages 14 and up.

Ongoing Programs River Otter Feeding will take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 am. See the two playful resident river otters enjoy an early lunch.

Expert volunteers tell visitors about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two. River otter feeding time is included in regular trail admission.

Discover Squam Cruise will take place daily at 1 pm beginning Saturday, May 19. This unforgettable guided tour has something to delight everyone. Learn about the natural history of the lake, the wildlife that makes Squam so special, and the people who have enjoyed these lakes for over 5,000 years.

View locations where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed over 30 years ago. Watch for Common Loons, Bald Eagles, and other wildlife. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length.

Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for wildlife viewing at no additional cost. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center parking lots. Park in designated lots and walk to Lake Cruise Headquarters using pathway.

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors since 1966 about the importance of our natural world. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and is open daily from May 1 through November 1. The Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the only AZA-accredited institution in northern New England.

For further information about the Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org

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The Wonderful Dandelion Gets its Own Festival!

On Saturday, May 19, the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village will be overrun by what some might consider a weed; and all who witness it will be celebrating.

On that day, the museum will hold its first annual Dandelion Festival from 11 am to 3 pm. It will be an event that enthusiastically explores—and yes, celebrates—the wonders of a misunderstood plant: the dandelion.

Through indoor and outdoor exhibits, tastings, demonstrations and more, the museum will educate visitors on the various ways in which the dandelion has been a staple throughout human history.

The lively festival will serve samplings of dandelion-enriched foods and products as the main, and perhaps most surprising, feature of the day.

Dandelion jelly, fritters, pesto and wine, and dandelion flower honey, will allow festival goers to learn flavor qualities of the dandelion.

At several exhibit locations in the Museum Center, museum educators will guide visitors in exploring some of the healthful benefits of the dandelion. Samplings of dandelion cordial and bitters at the Apothecary, root beer at the Soda Fountain, and tea

Dandelions are the theme of an upcoming festival at the Remick Museum. (Courtesy photo)

in the Hearth Room, where there will also be a cooking demonstration, will provide insight into why the plant’s byproducts were once a common staple in the medicine chest. At the Drug Store, dandelion cosmetics will be presented and can be tried by the public.

In the Museum Center, a new exhibit entitled “Dandelions: Weed or Wonder?” explores many aspects of this common but often-misunderstood plant. Visitors will learn about the

curious biology of the common dandelion, its place in the wider ecosystem, and its various uses as food, medicine, poetic inspiration, and more, from ancient times to the present. It is curated by the museum’s curator, Faithe McCreery.

Across the museum’s extensive grounds, further festivities will include a live beehive, natural lawn care and healthy-garden information, outdoor yoga, a food preserving demonstration,

a hands-on watershed model, a live dandelion exhibit, a Dandy Photo Op, face painting and dandelion-themed crafts. Visitors are invited to enjoy the grounds and trails, and visit with the museum’s farm animals at their leisure.

“We’re so excited to hold our first Dandelion Festival,” said Museum educator and herbalist Carol Felice.

“We are providing engaging and fun ways for people of all ages to understand what we know to be an amazing plant. The dandelion is such a sunny, cheery plant and we invite the public to come on out and celebrate it with us!”

Potted Remick Museum seedlings, dandelion honey, salve and tea, and bee and natural lawn care products will be available for purchase, as well as foods and treats, while supplies last.

Visit the museum’s website for times and a complete listing of planned activities.

The cost for the event is $10.00; $5.00 for children ages 5-10, and free for children ages 4 and younger.

Members receive a $2.00 discount. The event will take place rain or shine.

Visit http://www.remickmuseum. org/events/dandelion-festival or call 323-7591 for details.

Historic Farmington Church Celebrates with May 20 Concert On Sunday, May 20, the First Congregational Church, UCC of Farmington presents “Sacred Place – Faithful People”, a 3 pm concert featuring the 20-piece Farmington Community Band and combined church choirs. The church is being honored as an American treasure and will receive the National Register of Historic Places plaque.

Among the presenters will be Elizabeth H. Muzzey, Director and State Historic Preservation Officer of the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources and Peter Michaud, architectural historian, also from the state Division of Historical Resources.

The program will feature special arrangements of “America the Beautiful”, “Abide with Me” and other selections for concert band. The combined choirs will sing the popular song “Majesty”. Actors will portray “living history” moments from 1819 when the church was first organized and in 1875 when the citizens tried to save the wooden church from a

devastating fire. Out of the ashes a courageous and faithful people built a new church that is being recognized as an outstanding example of Gothic Revival architecture.

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photos and drawings of the church and Farmington from 1850 to the present.

Refreshments will be served following the concert.

“May is historic preservation month in America,” commented Lorraine Doe, Chairperson of Church’s History Committee. “The church is a sacred place, a community landmark, that reminds us of the past, shows us where we are now and gives us a vision of where we are going in the future.”

The First Congregational Church UCC is located at 400 Main Street in downtown Farmington. For further information go to their website at www. farmingtonnhucc.org.

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Temple B’nai Israel of Laconia Announces Event Sponsors for 2018 “We Care” Fundraising Temple B’nai Israel (TBI) welcomes We Care event sponsors Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Miracle Farms for its fifth continuous year of community fundraising, in which the net profits are donated to local and deserving non-profits. This is the second year that MVSB has been an event sponsor for We Care.

The Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund makes grants every year to local non-profits that make significant impact upon the lives of people in the communities they serve.

Miracle Farms has long been a We Care supporter through ads in the TBI Sponsor Book. This is the first year that Miracle Farms is an event sponsor.

“Giving back is where it’s at” is the motto Miracle Farms lives by.

This year We Care welcomes back Camp Resilience and Central New

Hampshire VNA & Hospice as the beneficiaries of two concerts.

On Saturday, May 26, two of New England’s best Doo Wop groups, The Bel Airs and Lee Lewis & the All Stars, will perform at the Inter-Lakes High School in Meredith. By purchasing a ticket for $27.50, you will enjoy great music, food, and drink while supporting the Gilford-based Camp Resilience, whose mission is to help those who have served, bounce back in mind, body, and spirit. Complimentary snacks and desserts will be available at 7 pm, and the concert begins at 7:45 pm. Tickets are available at www. tbinh.org.

The second event will be held on Saturday, October 27 to benefit Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, featuring Gathering Time, a highenergy folk-rock harmony trio that

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Meredith Historical Society is Seeking Items for Yard Sale

And they’re off! Racers compete at the Canterbury Shaker Village Cross-Country Race.

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Canterbury Shaker Village’s 11th Annual Cross-Country 5k Race Run or walk the course at the Canterbury Shaker Village 11th annual Cross-Country 5K Race on May 12, which provides a beautiful tour of the Village’s nearly 700 acres of fields, woods, pastures, and mill ponds. You may pre-register for the race at www. runreg.com/canterbury-shaker-villagexc-5k or sign up the day of the race beginning at 8:30 am. The race begins at 10 am. Prizes and complimentary refreshments will be provided at the completion of the race.

This is Race #4 in the Capital Area Race Series (CARS). CARS links capital area races together to support participation, competition, health, fitness, camaraderie, and fun for all ages.

Canterbury Shaker Village is a 501©3 non-profit dedicated to preserving the 200-year Shaker legacy of innovative design, entrepreneurship and simple

living by providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. Visitors are encouraged to learn about the life, ideals, values, and history of the Canterbury Shakers.

Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the site includes 25 restored original and four reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres under permanent conservation easement.

The Village offers simple lunch fare and the Museum Store features unique gifts and wares handmade by regional artisans. Various spaces are available to rent for programs, retreats and other functions.

Canterbury Shaker Village is located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury, New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.shakers.org or follow Canterbury Shaker Village on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Meredith Historical Society is seeking good, used articles for its Yard Sale on Saturday, May 19. The annual event is held at the Society’s Farm Museum on Winona Road during the Meredith Chamber of Commerce’s Community Yard Sale.

The day is a major fundraiser for the Historical Society, and especially important this year, as the organization is raising funds to make critical repairs to the Farm Museum building. A Capital Campaign has been established to raise $20,000 to replace the roof shingles on the building; the structure is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Are you really going to use that lamp that’s been hidden away for years?

Aunt Tillie’s old chair in the attic may be just the thing for someone else and won’t stay on the Farm Museum’s lawn for long. Have the kids outgrown the little bicycle gathering dust in the shed? And how many hammers do you really need? The Meredith Historical Society would love to help them find new homes during the yard sale.

Items may be dropped off at the Farm Museum at 61 Winona Road on Friday, May 18 from 4 to 6 pm. The Society cannot accept clothing or appliances.

For more information, call 279-2275.

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