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The Twiggs Gallery: A Truly Special Place for Artists and Art Lovers

By Mark Okrant Have you been searching for a truly inspiring approach to creating works of art? Look no farther than the Twiggs Gallery at Cornerstone Design. This brainchild of New Hampshire artist and outstanding calligrapher, Adele Sanborn, absolutely must be seen by anyone purporting to be an art enthusiast.

Situated in an out-of-the way spot at 254 King Street in Boscawen, Twiggs Gallery alternates exhibits by local and regional artists. All of the work on display is innovative, and much of it reflects the owner’s desire to preserve and protect the natural environment.

Entering through the front door, one is immediately swept into a well-lighted room with white walls, cathedral ceilings, and just the right amount of display space. I challenge anyone to pass through the foyer without your jaw dropping. This season, the Twiggs Gallery is presenting a number of exhibitions. One that is in progress until September 2 is titled “Wool.” Wool is showcasing artists working with fiber in different ways, by incorporating it into a variety of art works, including sculpture, tapestry, assemblage, mixed media, rug hooking, and weaving. Participating artists utilize felting, knitting, crochet, and other techniques to embellish their pieces.

Passing beyond the Wool exhibit, one arrives at Sanborn’s beautiful calligraphy. She tells us, “It all begins with an idea, then the words and, from there, my work takes off. I like to transform the written dimension into lettering art and then accent a verse with watercolors, my own photos, or natural found objects.” And what an expression it is! Sanborn’s texts are drawn from sources as varied as traditional Shaker

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Cornerstone Design, the space that allows Sanborn to spread out while developing her creations, is situated in the downstairs part of the building.

The delight does not end there. Joining Sanborn is Laura Morrison, an uber-talented fiber artist, who serves as director of the gallery, and plans and develops classes and exhibits. Morrison combines traditional fiber art tech-

niques such as felting, embroidery, crochet, and knitting to create her artwork.

Her artistry has been described as rich in color and texture. Upon viewing her work for the first time, it is very tempting to reach out and touch it.

Situated just behind the beautiful gallery is the expanded retail space, SPRIGGS Shoppe. Here, visitors may purchase Sanborn’s calligraphy and mixed media, her husband’s antiques collections, some funky gifts, as well as the works of several other local and regional artists.

A second exhibition, entitled “Still: the art of still life,” will run from September 10 through October 31. Up next, the annual holiday showcase, “Sleigh Bell Studio,” runs from November 5 through December 17. Thirty-five crafts persons will be participating in the latter event.

What we have looked at thus far is only the tip of the iceberg. Twiggs Gallery hosts a number of very popular special events. One of these, “Arts Fest: art fair and summer fun,” ran on Saturday, June 25. During Arts Fest, there is an exhibition of wool fiber art and three special demonstrations: tapestry weaving, rug hooking, and spin-

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The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line On Tuesday, July 26th, the Wright Museum will welcome Retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder.

This is the tenth program of the Wright Museum’s 2022 Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney Education Series.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line are the heroes of the Greatest Generation that you hardly ever hear about. These women who did extraordinary things didn›t expect thanks and shied away from medals and recognition. Despite their amazing accomplishments, they›ve gone mostly unheralded and unrewarded. No longer. These are the women of World War II who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen—in and out of uniform. Major General Mari K. Eder wrote this book because she knew their stories needed to be told—and the sooner the better. For theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come.

Mari K. Eder is a retired U.S. Army Major General, a renowned speaker and author, and a thought leader on strategic communication and leadership. General Eder is the former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command, former Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve and former Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army. General Eder is also the author of Leading the Narrative: The Case for Strategic Communication, published by the Naval Institute Press.

Doors open at 6 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26th at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at www.wrightmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212.

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At this year’s Arts Fest, the Gallery worked in association with several community groups— the Boscawen Historical Society, the town’s agricultural committee, and its Old Home Day Committee—to launch its “Flashy Flock,” a celebration of Boscawen’s sheep farming roots. Thirty sheep shapes were cut out of wood and stained white. People from the local area have an opportunity to paint or otherwise decorate a sheep. The reveal for the entire flock, titled “Flashy Flock Mob,” takes place on Saturday, August 20.

Next up will be “Poetry and Pie,” an open mike event held during Old Home Week, on Sunday August 28, from 1 to 3 pm. The public has the opportunity to listen to readings by Percheon Poets and a number of guests. Meanwhile attendees will be able to consume pies baked by volunteers.

One of the highlights on the area’s arts calendar is its annual “Route 3 Art Trail Tour.” On Saturday, November 5, from 10am to 3pm, the public is welcome to drive along Route 3 between Concord and Boscawen. Here, people will be greeted by art exhibits, open studios, artists’ demonstrations, historic tours, several family-friendly events, plus a free raffle. If you haven’t experienced the tour before now, make this your year to do so.

While it does a fantastic job of showcasing artists, the Twiggs Gallery also has three workshop spaces for classes that run in the spring and fall. This past spring, such classes as book mak-

ing, basket weaving, calligraphy, mark making, felting, tapestry weaving, fabric necklace making, paper crafting, poetry, painting, cellphone photography, and printmaking were offered.

Course tuitions ranged from $70 to $230.

During July and August, there will be several opportunities to learn about art and meet the interesting people who craft it. On Saturday, July 9, from 1 to 3pm, “Free Make and Take” will be offered. Participants will make a family friendly craft and take it home. This will be an opportunity to visit Adele Sanborn’s studio and meet with her. On Saturday, July 16, from 1 to 3pm, the public can experience “Wool Demonstration.” A participating artist will show how to make her/his work and answer questions. This session will be repeated on Saturday August 6, and Saturday August 27. On Tuesday, August 23, from 6-7:30pm, New Hampshire’s authority on barns, John Porter, will give an illustrated talk. His books will be available for sale.

At present, the list of fall courses has not been set. Book Arts is expected to be on the schedule; here, oneof-a-kind books will be constructed by participants. The instructor can be expected to select from the following skills: gluing accouterments, stitching and binding, and pamphlet stitching.

Working with paper mache and foam core also may be part of the curriculum. Other possible course offerings include cyanotype printing, woven rocks, plus several poetry and painting opportunities.

For more information about the Twiggs Gallery at Cornerstone Design and Spriggs Shoppe, call 603-7962899, or email adele.sanborn@gmail. com.

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Southern Rail Closes Out Saturday Night Concerts for July Photo courtesy of Ken Tibert The final concert in Cate Park for the month of July will bring a nationally known bluegrass band to the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on Saturday, July 30.

Southern Rail has performed in the bandstand in the past and is returning to bring their high-energy, fun show to the bandstand for local concertgoers to enjoy again.

Southern Rail brings riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo and mandolin solo work. The group’s reverence for the traditional shines throughout their concerts and is reflected in their prolific songwriting.

The band includes Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals, Richard Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals and John Tibert on mandolin and lead and harmony vocals.

Muller’s rich, distinctive lead vocals and offbeat humor have become one of the band’s trademarks over the years, but he is also known for his polished flat-picking and rock solid rhythm and has been playing guitar for more than four decades.

Horovitch is known for her limber bass work and her tireless energy on stage and off. She has worked with Muller on many recording projects and

offers her tenor and high-baritone harmonies to the band’s sound.

Stillman has been playing bluegrass banjo for more than three decades and has been involved in a number of influential bluegrass bands over the years.

He also has numerous studio recording credits with many New England folk artists and is a past New England banjo champion.

Tibert started playing guitar at age 14, but once he heard Dave Grisman on Old and in the Way, his life was never the same, as he’s been addicted to bluegrass ever since. He brings fluid, lyrical mandolin playing and superb bass vocals to the band’s sound.

Southern Rail will take to the bandstand on Saturday, July 30, for a 7 p.m. concert in Cate Park. The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concert series is presented free of charge each Saturday night in the bandstand in Cate Park, with each concert lasting two hours with a short intermission. At intermission, there will be a pass-the-bucket offering collected to help support the free concert series.

In the event of bad weather, check the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page and signs will also be posted at the entrance to the park.

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July 30 and August 7 residents and residential taxpayers in the 24 participating Lakes Region communities will have the opportunity to bring up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to any one of the eight collection sites throughout the region.

Four collection sites will be open each day from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm (Belmont, Franklin, Gilford, and Meredith on July 30 and Bristol, Laconia, Moultonborough, and Ossipee on August 6). Residents and residential property owners in the 24 participating communities may bring up to ten gallons or 50 pounds of household hazardous

products in for safe disposal.

At HHW collections, the products accepted include oil-based paints and stains, fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, cleaning products, mercury, fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and old gas.

The participating communities for the 2021 collection are: Alexandria, Andover, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Center Harbor, Effingham, Franklin, Freedom, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hebron, Hill, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, Ossipee, Sanbornton, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tilton and Tuftonboro.

As a reminder: acrylic/latex paint and alkaline batteries are NOT considered HHW and will not be accepted on the collection days. These products can go in with the household trash (dry out the paint before disposal).

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Up and Away in the Suncook Valley

By Mark Okrant Photo courtesy of Suncook Valley Rotary Do you ever ask yourself how some exceptional experiences are to be found in out-of-the-way places? Such is the case with the Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally. Held at Pittsfield’s Drake Field after a two-year hiatus, the fortieth anniversary event promises to be an exciting time for the whole family. This year’s rally will be held on August 5th through 7th.

Nearly as interesting as the rally itself is its location. How is it possible that such an unusual event will be held many miles from the nearest metropolitan area? Much credit goes to the community spirit exhibited by the Rotary clubs of five neighboring towns: Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, Loudon, and the host location of Pittsfield. With an average community size of barely over four thousand residents, one would not think that such an outcome is possible.

However, as Fallon Reed, president of the Suncook Valley Rotary Club told The Laker, “This is not just a Rotary event. It is the five communities’ event.

Friends, families, and other partners have rallied up and partnered with Pittsfield’s Over the Moon Farmstead to make this possible.”

The Suncook Valley Rotary Club has been organizing and hosting the rally since 1981. The Balloon Fest, also known as Pittsfield Balloon Rally and Pittsfield Rotary Hot Air Balloon Festival, takes place on the first weekend in August. Having been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 and 2021, organizers are thrilled, once

again, to be offering lots of activities from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning, August 5 through 7.

The festival attracts visitors from all across New England. This year, there will be twelve participating balloons representing the New England states, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The highlight is a balloon shaped like a birthday cake—candles and all.

The three-day event will have multiple hot air balloon launches—once on Friday, twice on Saturday, and once on Sunday—weather permitting, of course. As always, wind is the key factor. When the weather conditions are perfect—i.e., calm winds—hot air balloons are even able to descend and “dip” into the Suncook River. On Friday and Saturday, after sunset, balloon night-glows excite the lucky people in attendance. Following the Saturday night-glow, those on the premises will be treated to a fireworks show.

While the highlight of the rally is clearly watching the feats of the balloonists, there is much more to see and do. The annual program features tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides, and a walk-through balloon. There are also other activities such as dog demonstrations by Inspire K9’s Training Center,

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While hot air balloon rides are not available due to obvious safety concerns, tethered rides may be available on Friday and Saturday afternoons, as long as the weather cooperates.

Balloons remain securely anchored to the ground while they ascend to a prescribed height. Helicopter rides are available for $30 per person. These are located at the nearby General Harrison Thyng Memorial on Barnstead Road.

Highlights of the Rally are shown below.

Friday, August 5: Midway Carnival Rides Global Tour with Wildlife Encounters Helicopter Rides Balloons Lift Off (5:30pm) Night Glow (dusk) Saturday, August 6: Balloons Lift Off (5:30am) Rotary Pancake Breakfast Touch a Truck and Meet a Mascot Craft Fair (10am – 7pm) Midway Carnival Rides River Raft Regatta (12:30 pm) Inspire K-9 Dog Demonstration Cornhole Tournament

Helicopter Rides Balloons Lift Off (5:30pm) Night Glow (dusk) Fireworks Sunday, August 7: Balloons Lift Off (5:30am) Rotary Pancake Breakfast Frank H. Donovan Road race (9:00am) Cow Chip Bingo The Balloon Rally is the Rotary Club’s major fundraiser of the year.

The event is designed to provide a weekend of affordable family fun in the Suncook Valley area and beyond.

Prior to the pandemic, average attendance at the rally was estimated to be 8,000 to 10,000; Fallon Reed expects a larger audience this year, as people are showing that they are excited to be out and about. Money raised by the rally and other club events throughout the year is reinvested within the five communities and Rotary International to support several causes, including scholarships and building a new pavilion at Drake Field.

There is no admission fee charged for the Balloon Rally. Organizers ask attendees to support the festival through donations and purchases at the Rotary Food Tent. There are separate charges for food, beverages, the carnival, the helicopter and tethered hot air balloon rides.

Parking will be available at several sites throughout Pittsfield. Parking with shuttle costs $10 per car. All proceeds raised from parking fees go directly to the nonprofits staffing the lots. A handicap accessible shuttle will be available at no cost.

Events like this should be experienced. The activities are fun and, perhaps more important, give attendees a sense of the communities that host them. For more information, visit suncookvalleyrotary.org.

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Postmodern Jukebox with Demi Remick at Colonial Theatre

By Kelly Ross Growing up, we all have had high hopes and dreams. It’s what makes life worth living, but I feel confident in saying that a large percentage of us never really attain said dreams. Like the classic opening line from Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin”, this here is a story about a small-town girl, but instead of moving to a lonely world, she moved to the great big electric world full of bright lights and the hustle and bustle of New York City. She always had the mentality of “Don’t Stop Believin” as this small-town local girl, Demi Remick of Gilford, moved to NYC to achieve her dream of being a professional tap dancer at the age of 15.

Prior to that, wanting to be a dancer from even a younger age, and with the incredible support of her parents, Randy and Kristen, Demi’s mom would drive her as far as Albany, NY every day of the week where they would live out of their blue Volvo, just for Demi to get the training she desired. After training in Albany, as well as Boston, Demi’s folks gave her the green light to move to NYC for the ultimate training, and low and behold, today, she is now an accomplished professional tap dance soloist, choreographer, as well as

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Postmodern Jukebox, also known as PMJ, is about original as any act I have ever heard of. I have always been a huge fan of live music, and the concept of PMJ is truly off the charts. Nicknamed the most original cover band ever by many, the concept is taking modern music and transforming that into different vintage genres, especially early 20th century forms such as swing and jazz as their slogan of sorts is “Todays Hits Yesterday”.

They have an array of amazing musicians, including some brass, awesome vocalists, and yes, some incredible dancers chock full of energy and stamina, Demi being a mainstay. As a for instance of what they do, they have transformed such music as Miley Cyrus into The Platters, Bruno Mars becomes Frank Sinatra, The Spice Girls becomes The Andrews Sisters and Guns ’n’ Roses becomes Bessie Smith. Other present-day acts moved back in time include Lady Gaga, The Strokes, Katy Perry, and the White Stripes.

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Although Demi’s mom Kristin made the biggest sacrifice playing chauffer from state to state, Demi told me her dad Randy is arguably her biggest fan. The coolest of all things is that on Thursday night, at the incredibly beautiful and refurbished Laconia Colonial Theatre, Demi is having the ultimate homecoming as she is a major part of the worldwide renowned act, Postmodern Jukebox, who hit the stage at 8:00.

what they do. Any true fan of all music and dance should be all over this.

The concept is the ingenious idea of arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee, who brainstormed PMJ in 2011. Demi was recruited her junior year in college and hired to join this amazing company after a single dance “tryout” and she has now been a vital part for 5 years.

Scott saw a video of her, which is how he discovered her. Demi has many videos, one that has over 4 million views, which is awesome and insane all at the same time. PMJ is a worldwide phenomenon, having performed in six continents and in some of the world’s most famous venues, from Red Rocks to Radio City Music Hall, and from the London Palladium to The Sydney Opera House. After 1 ½ weeks in New England, they will be in Australia for the month of September, then off to New Zealand, and then back to the States right thru the end of December. To say they are a busy and popular show is a major understatement.

As for Demi, her resume is something special, especially considering the young woman that she is. With the support she always had from her parents and siblings, sisters Ali, Sisi and brother Chris, she has flourished. She had a dream, and wow, her drive is obviously as strong as her dreams were and her dance skills are. We all have dreams/goals growing up, but we don’t always attain them, but this is a storybook situation. Demi’s dance hero/ idol, Michelle Dorrance, one of the most famous and honored in her field, was someone she always wanted to meet and learn from, and she got her wish. Demi trained with Michelle as a kid and immediately joined her professional dance company, Dorrance Dance right after she moved to NYC as the youngest member at 15 years old.

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Page 10 | THE LAKER July 25, 2022 • Demi continued from page 8 Early on, Demi was one of Dance Magazine’s 2014 “Top 25 Dancers to Watch” and she is an alumnus of the Tap Program at Jacob’s Pillow, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance & the Juilliard Summer Dance Program.

She received her BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance where she performed works by Azure Barton, José Limón, Alexandra Beller, Trisha Brown, Xan Burley and Doug Varone, some of the biggest names in the business. Demi was also recently a featured performer in the Off-Broadway production of “Com-

pany XIV” in Brooklyn, and she is the director and choreographer of her tap dance company Demi Remick & Dancers. She has taught dance in Brazil, Zurich and all over the States and Canada. She is also a freelance burlesque performer in NYC’s nightlife where she performs tap/burlesque acts at vintage speakeasies. When she isn’t performing as a soloist, she performs with her tap company, where her and five other dancers perform a 45-minute show, non-stop at theatres. If I didn’t know better, I would say Demi is also a descendant of the Energizer Bunny.

I had a great conversation with Demi via phone as she was on a break from touring. Demi presently lives in

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Queens, and she told me, among other things, that the PMJ live experience is rarely ever the same twice, as they switch things up all the time, and as well, Demi gets to improv her dance from night to night as she has been with PMJ longer than any of the other dancers. If that doesn’t say everything you need to know about Scott Bradlee’s confidence in her, nothing does.

All members of the ensemble are allowed to and encouraged to add their input and thoughts, making this a total group effort of talent. I don’t care what your walk of life is, when you are encouraged to share your input to your boss, you are allowed to grow, and that mentality is what keeps everyone psyched to go to work every day.

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Brook Hedge Exhibits at Local Gallery On July 30 photographer, Brook Hedge will exhibit her extraordinary photographs in a show entitled “Transitions” at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery. Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. at a reception to meet the artist. After forty years in the legal profession, Hedge is thrilled to be pursuing her lifetime passion. “Transitions” includes both landscapes and stills. Each photograph invites the viewer to tarry a while in contemplation. Using a range of techniques, Hedge begins a story; at once quiet and peaceful, perhaps a bit surreal, or maybe a little whimsical, but always intriguing. Hedge’s photographs offer a unique experience into

the world as seen by a very skilled eye.

Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is located at 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich.

Visit our website for more information about the gallery: www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com or give us a call at 603 284 7728.

This exhibit also includes Hedge’s large format photographs that are mounted on aluminum. The process gives them the feeling of a contemporary painting. “Emerging”, for example, can be read as a human/organic form or as a landscape. In “Fireworks” we see an extraordinarily calm lake with fall fire foliage reflected in mirror water. It is hard to disengage from ei-

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Brook Hedge is a new arrival on the local art scene now dividing her time between Center Sandwich and Lewes, Delaware. Both places offer a wealth of opportunity for her work. Our community is fortunate to add her talent to its roster of artists.

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hibited in the Delaware and Washington, DC area. Over the years she has won awards for her work and is a resident artist at the Peninsula Gallery, one of Delaware’s most noted, located in Lewes. Her work is contained in collections here and abroad. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is thrilled to present her work to the Lakes Region.

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Peter Stowell to Speak at the Clark Museum Barn Local historian Peter Stowell will be the Wolfeboro Historical Society’s final speaker August 1 at 7:00 pm at the Clark Museum Barn. His presentation is “The Lost Indian Tribes of Western Maine” and will include a PowerPoint presentation and a recommended reading list.

Tribes from the Kennebec River west to the Androscoggin and Saco Rivers will be featured as well as locations where other indigenous people gathered: Nezinscots, Mohoshen, Newichawanic, Presumscots, etc. Mr. Stowell outlines what European figures stood to gain from expansion into

America, the local Indian Wars and the impacts of misunderstanding, hostility, and unfamiliar disease on Native peoples. The role of French Canada and its Indian allies in the story will also be included.

Mr. Stowell will discuss aspects of Abenaki culture and their effects on the research and understanding our shared history. An electronic handout of the presentation (about 12 pages long) will be available on request.

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Held every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the music series now also features Beans & Greens Farm’s Taco Food Truck.

“Wonderful music, terrific local food, bucolic atmosphere — our Music on the Green series is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” said Executive Director Leslie Nolan.

Before performances, tours of The Village are available with a reservation, while visitors are encouraged to explore the property. Situated on nearly 700 acres, The Village features an extensive trail system with a trail map available on-site and online at shakers. org/trail-map.

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Do you have a particular skill or knowledge you’d like to offer as part of the inaugural class lineup at the much-anticipated Makers Mill, your local community makerspace and vocation hub?

The planning gears at Makers Mill are now being switched from renovations to scheduling a lineup of classes ready for opening later this summer and beyond, and the search for instructors to teach them has begun!

“We’re looking to hear from people who are interested and excited about designing and offering fun and inspiring classes,” said Carol Holyoake, Programs & Events Director at Makers Mill. “They’d have the skills to instruct either directly from life experiences and/or a formal teaching experience. We want our instructors to be passionate about relaying their depth of knowledge and experience to teach others in a positive learning environment.”

“Our makerspace offers teaching opportunities in woodwork; metalwork, machining and welding; jewelry and metalsmithing; fiber arts; fine arts; crafts; computer skills and digital art; electronics; robotics; digital fabrication; workplace development, and entrepreneurship,” continued Carol.

Make Your Own Shaker Pincushion The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery invites you to join us on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 1 pm – 4 pm to create your own Shaker Pincushion in this class taught by Jean Reed.

These heirlooms are very unique and rich in history. They are baskets reproduced like the Shaker sisters made many years ago that were sold to the ladies who visited their stores. Your basket will be woven on a mold from hand pounded ash just as the Shakers did. The pincushion is also assembled with fabric, ribbon, and saw dust like

“And that’s just for starters: we’re keen to hear suggestions on what’s out there for mission-aligned classes in a makerspace. We’re particularly interested in people qualified to teach our required Tool Safety Classes - mostly in the wood and metal shops. While some classes will reflect the more traditional teacher/student role, others may be an informal skill-share event such as a Tinkering Tuesday, Mending Monday, or Upcycle Afternoon, where the role is more a facilitator than teacher. We are open to teaching ideas anywhere they land on this side of the spectrum Makers Mill classes will be open to the public and also to all levels of makers from hobbyists to professionals.

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July 25, Little Red Riding Hood, Theatre in the Park, 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

July 25, Nature Story and Discovery Time at Blue Heron House, 10:30-11:30 am, songs, crafts, games, ages 4-8 and their caregivers, Green Mt. Conservation Center, takes place at 236 Huntress Bridge Rd., Effingham, info: 539-1859, www.gmcg.org.

July 25, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 26, Land, People & Property, 10 am, tour grounds & learn history of Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, register: volunteers@castleintheclouds. org, 476-5419, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 26, Norah Jones, 8 pm at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, info.: www.banknhpavilion.com.

July 26, Outdoor Storytime for Young Children, 10:30-11:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

July 26, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line, 7-8 pm, lecture at Wright Museum, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

July 27, Don Severance performs, 4-6:30 pm, Canterbury Farmers Market, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, info: canterburyfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

July 27, Get Wet! Drinking Water Program, 2-3:30 pm, at Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, free, public welcome, conduct water tests with guidance from Green Mt. Conservation Center, or have water samples tested, register: www.gmcg.org, 539-1859.

July 27, Live Animal Show, 2 pm, Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

July 27, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: Aquatic Critters, 1 pm, for newborn to age 12, please call ahead to sign up: 524-4775 ext. 600. Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, takes place in Laconia Library’s gardens, weather permitting, July 27-29, Luke Bryan, at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, info.: www.banknhpavilion.com.

July 27-31, Sacred Ally Quilts, memorializing George Floyd’s last words, 10 am-2 pm, First Congregational Church, 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield, free admission, info: 522-3189.

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July 28, Lake Discovery Days, 10:30 am-noon, arts and crafts, lake-themed games/programs, K-grade 5 age range, free, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, pre-registration required: www.nhbm.org, 569-4554, also on Aug. 4.

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July 28, Patty Larkin, concert, 7 pm, Club Sandwich, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, tickets/info: www.johndavidson.com.

July 28, Polliwogs, 10-11 am, Pre-K with adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/preregister: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 28, Postermodern Jukebox, 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia, info: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

July 28, Ricky & the Giants, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org.

July 28, Weed Watcher Training, 2-4:30 pm, learn to identify aquatic plants, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, program of Newfound Lake Region Assoc., pre-register: 744-8589, www.newfoundlake. org.

July 28-29, Who’s Bad – Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, 7/28: 7 pm, 7/29: 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, www. lakeport.com.

July 28-Aug. 6, Black Coffee, The Barnstormers, summer theatre, Tamworth village, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 29, Beginner Mah Jongg Class, 11 am-1 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

July 29, Billy Prine & the Prime Time Band, 7:30 pm, The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 29, Bluegrass and Mountain Music Concert, 7 pm, musicians Michelle Canning and Liz Bowman, The Old White Church of Center Tuftonboro, 149 Middle Rd., Tuftonboro, tickets at the door or at Tuftonboro General Store & Post Office, call Joe Ewing: 569-3861.

July 29, Martin and Kelly concert, 6 pm, Arts in the Park Concert Series, free, Belknap Mill, Beacon St. East, Laconia, info: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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July 29, Whimsical Forest Needle Felting, workshop with artist Patsy Frasier, 10 am-3 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, pre-registration required: 279-7920, http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/ July 29 & 30, Bob Marley, 7/29: 8 pm; 7/30: 5:30 & 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www coloniallaconia.com.

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July 30, Nature Up Close: Monarchs, 10 am-noon, info/pre-register: 3665695, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 30, Recycled Percussion Redonkulous, 2 & 7 pm, The Cake Theatre, 12 Veterans Square, Laconia, info/tickets: 677-6360, www.thecaketheatre.com.

July 30, Riverside Serenade, 4-5 pm, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

July 30, Rockzilla Tour, at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, info.: www.banknhpavilion.com.

July 30, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, John Irish, 3-6 pm, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-8915, www.gunstock.com.

July 30, Southern Rail, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 30, Summer Barbecue, 5-6:30 pm, music by Dean Ward in gazebo from 6-8 pm, Hill village, info: www.townofhillnh.org.

July 30, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

July 30, Volunteer: Terrestrial Invasive Plant Removal, 9-11 am, preregistration: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness.

July 30-31, Frozen, Kingswood Children’s Summer Theatre, Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro, www.wolfeboro-arts.org.

July 30 & 31, Gallery in the Garden, 10 am, plants, handmade goods, wander the gardens, light refreshments, free admission, 148 Sandogardy Pond Rd., Northfield, 934-6248, www.galleryinthegardenNH.com.

July 30-31, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10 am-4 pm, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua. Sponsored by CCAC/ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, www.ChocoruaArtWorks.com.

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July 31, Little Mermen, 3 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, www.lakeport.com.

July 31, Music on the Garden Barn Green, 4-5 pm, music by Jim Dozet Duo, bring your own picnic and a chair, donations welcome, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

July 31, Once an Outlaw, Jonathan Sarty opens, 7-9 pm, Wildcat Inn & Tavern, Jackson, NH, 569-1335, www.aspectproductionsnewengland.com.

July 31, Recycled Percussion Redonkulous, 2 pm, The Cake Theatre, 12 Veterans Square, Laconia, info/tickets: 677-6360, www.thecakethetre.com.

July 31, Robbie Fulks concert, country & pop music, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

July 31, Staged Reading Series, 1 pm, celebration of history of Barnstormers with Jean Mar Brown and Barnstormers resident company of actors, free, donations accepted, The Barnstormers, summer theatre, Tamworth village, info: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 31, Yoga in the Woods, 8-9 am, Forest Treehouse, Lost River Gorge, N. Woodstock with Live a Little Fitness, pre-registration required: 745-8031, www.lostrivergorge.com.

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Aug. 1, Central NH Writers’ Night Out, 7 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 1, Maine and NH Native Americans, lecture, 7 pm, Clark Museum Barn, talk by local historian Peter Stowell, free, light refreshments served, 235 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 832-3551, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Aug. 1, Plein Air Watercolor Exploration with Kathryn Field, 10 am-4 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, register: 284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

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Aug. 1, Return to Oz, Theatre in the Park, 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Aug. 1, Solar Gazing noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 2, Against All Odds 6-8 pm, lecture at Wright Museum, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 2, Land, People & Property, 10 am, tour grounds & learn history of Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, register: volunteers@castleintheclouds. org, 476-5419, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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Aug. 2, Outdoor Storytime for Young Children, 10:30-11:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

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Canterbury Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, Wednesdays, live music, vegetables, crafts and more, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

Canterbury Shaker Village, walk the grounds, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 7839511, free, dawn to dusk, tours/info: www.shakers.org.

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Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods. com.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, sketch, paint, meditate, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:30 pm, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rt. 25, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonboro. For schedule or more information, email: countryvillagequilters@yahoo.com.

Curbside Pickup of Farm Fresh Foods, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, remickmuseum.org.

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Franklin Farmers Market, 3-6 pm, Thursdays until Sept. 29, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, 934-2118.

Garden Tour, 9:30 am, Fridays starting June 10, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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Giant Insects, 9:30 am-5 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, exhibit included in regular admission, Holderness, www.nhnature.org.

Gilmanton Community Farmers Market, at Gilmanton Year Round Library, 11 am-2 pm, Sundays through Oct. 9, 1385 NH Rt. 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, 491-1687.

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Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth, and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, info: www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.

Land, People & Property, Tuesdays through Sept. 27, 10 am, walk around Castle in the Clouds grounds, learn about history of the property with guide, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, register: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 2799015.

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Millie B., cruise on the replica of a 1928 Hacker-Craft, 45-minute tour, info/ tours: NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org, 569-4554.

Model Yachting - Back Bay Skippers, meets every Tues. & Thurs., 1-4 pm, model yacht group, spectators welcome, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, May - Oct., info: NH Boat Museum, 569-4554.

Molly the Trolley, 569-1080, take tours of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com.

M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

NH Historical Society exhibition, A Faithful Student of Nature: The Life and Art of Samuel L. Gerry, through August 6 at NH Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord, www.nhhistory.org.

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

Open Air Farmers Market, 10 am-1 pm, New Hampton Historical Townhouse, 86 Town House Rd., New Hampton, local goods, Saturdays until Oct. 8, 2545858, wwwopenairmarketnh.com.

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www. prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for all event information and to inquire if preregistration is necessary: 366-5695.

Quilting Group, 1-4 pm, meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 539-6390.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591.

Sanbornton Community Arts Festival, second Saturday of every month. Old Town Hall, 19 Meeting House Hill Road, Sanbornton.

Sap House Meadery Monthly Concert Series, doors open at 5 pm, concert 7-8 pm, range of performers on Thursday evening once a month, tickets include fixed dinner menu, info: 539-1672, www.saphousemeadery.com.

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Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps/info: 279-9015.

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Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm on Mondays through Sept. 6, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets: www.nhnature.org, 968-7194.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Tamworth History Center, exhibits & events, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, contact for open hours: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tues., May through Dec., 6:30-9:30 pm, $2 donation requested, Old White Church, Rt. 109A, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 569-0247 or 569-3861.

Wolfeboro Farmer’s Market, 12:30-4:30 pm, vendors, food, every Thurs., The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborofarmersmarket. org.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures of life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

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Enjoy The Outdoors – Hike Safe As you make plans for the summer hiking season, or participate in another sport such as kayaking, or climbing, be prepared for changeable weather conditions, fluctuating temperatures, and bring the appropriate safety gear.

Outdoor enthusiasts are also encouraged to purchase a voluntary Hike Safe card for 2022 because card proceeds help defray the costs of training and of search and rescue equipment for Fish and Game Law Enforcement Conservation Officers, preparing them to come to your aid if the unexpected happens.

“People must always take personal responsibility as they head out by acknowledging their physical limitations, being aware of changing weather conditions, and knowing when it’s time to turn back,” said Fish and Game Law Enforcement Chief Colonel Kevin Jordan. “Extreme heat and severe summer storms can quickly turn a simple day hike into a rescue situation. It is imperative that people enjoying New Hampshire’s natural resources exercise a high degree of caution and carry plenty of water and adequate rain gear.

Unsafe and irresponsible behavior also puts first responders at extreme risk of injury.”

Colonel Jordan strongly recommends that hikers and outdoor enthusiasts be prepared by carrying with them the 10 essentials for changeable summer weather conditions and unanticipated emergencies which include: Map

Compass Warm Clothing: Sweater or Fleece Jacket Long Pants (wool or synthetic) Hat (wool) Extra Food and Water Flashlight or Headlamp Matches/Firestarters First Aid Kit/Repair Kit Whistle Rain/Wind Jacket and Pants Pocket Knife Read more about safe hiking at www. wildnh.com/outdoor-recreation/hiking-safety.html.

2022 Hike Safe cards cost $25 for an individual, or $35 for a family, and are good for the calendar year ending December 31, 2022. The price is the same for both residents and nonresidents.

Cards can be purchased online at www.wildnh.com/safe and at New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH.

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Adventure Couple Subject of Winni Museum Talk On Wednesday, August 3 at 7 PM, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will welcome Jeff Rapsis, executive director of the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire in Londonderry, to speak on “Martin and Osa Johnson: Adventure’s First Couple.” Since seating is limited, advance reservations are requested, by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com or by phone 603-366-5950 (Wed-Sat 10-4). This program is free for Lake Winnipesau-

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Rapsis will spotlight the extraordinary career of the Johnsons, a Kansas couple who gained worldwide fame and cult status in the early 20th century for far-flung exploits that combined adventure, aviation and wildlife photography. Often wearing classic safari outfits and topped by pith helmets, the duo journeyed deep into Africa and Asia in the 1920s and 1930s, getting the first

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Rapsis prepared the program with assistance from the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum of Chanute, Kansas—Osa Johnson’s hometown. At the height of their fame, Martin Johnson was killed in 1937 in an airplane crash in California. Osa Johnson later wrote a best-selling book, “I Married Adventure,” which recounted the couple’s exotic and at-times dangerous expeditions. Following her death in 1953, the couple’s fame faded and their achievements were largely forgotten as new wilderness stars emerged in the television era, including Marlin Perkins (producer of ‘Wild Kingdom’) and undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau.

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• Winni Museum continued from page 20 a single-engine float plane—captured the imagination of Dick Jackson, a pilot and mechanic from Rochester, N.H. Only 21 such aircraft were built in 1930-31, and by the early 1960s all had been lost or junked. Looking for a project, in 1963 Jackson chose to restore a Sikorsky S-39 to flyable condition. The painstaking effort took more than four decades, but in 2003 Jackson completed the work and the world’s only remaining S-39 made its maiden flight.

In honor of the Johnsons, the plane was painted in exactly the same giraffe pattern used by the famous couple during their African adventures. Today the aircraft remains airworthy, and is part of the collection housed at the “Fantasy of Flight” museum in Polk City, Fla. The program will include recent scenes of the restored Sikorsky in flight—and on the water—in its Florida environs.

The Aviation Museum of N.H. is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization dedicated to celebrating New Hampshire’s role in aviation history and inspiring tomorrow’s pioneers, innovators and aerospace professionals (visit www.aviationmuseumofnh.

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Both the Aviation Museum and the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum are members of the expanding New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail, which offers a Passport admissions program sponsored by the Bank of New Hampshire. Trail passports, which provide admission to 21 member institutions, are now available for $25 (a $150 value) at all participating museums. The Heritage Museum Trail’s mission is to connect the public with culturally rich heritage institutions throughout New Hampshire (see www.nhmuseumtrail. org for more information).

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‘Cue The Grill Start Things Off Right – Grilled Appetizers

By Chef Kelly Ross Hello Lakes Region friends, locals and tourists alike. Today is grilled appetizer day, and I have a slew of recipes for you. All in all, these are very quick and easy to throw together, and yes, pretty damn good at the same time. I have everything from vegetarian apps containing fruit and veggies, as well as meat and seafood. There should truly be something here for all of you. Staying creative is always a plus, and although these do stress sim-

plicity as well as deliciousness, most of these also stress creativity. I feel confident some of these recipes will make you think, “Hey, I never would have considered this recipe.” That is what cooking is all about. Also consider the fact that many of these can easily be done as a main course, and a couple as a side dish as well, depending on your moods and appetites.

Since I am a sucker for grilled fruit, let’s start with a couple on that theme.

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with some outstanding accoutrements to join in the fun. I’m a huge fan of crostini, and although many are trying to avoid bread and any carbs at all costs, the little slice of bread involved in crostini won’t kill ya, but I get it, I truly do. I’m cutting carbs when I can, but hey, we all need to cheat every now and then, especially when the carbs are minimal. The fruit involved is peaches, and we include some mascarpone cheese as well as some honey for some great bite sized treats. Prep/cook time won’t take more than 20-25 minutes, and this will make 2 dozen pieces.

Grilled Peach Crostini with Mascarpone and Honey 4 peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges, just underripe peaches are best, 6 wedges per peach 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 long baguette, sliced into 24 even slices cut on the diagonal, about ½ inch wide 8 oz mascarpone cheese ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Honey for drizzling Balsamic glaze for drizzling 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint Set your greased grill to medium heat. Brush each peach wedge with olive oil. Grill the peach wedges approximately 3 minutes per side, or so

until both sides are charred with grill marks. Brush oil over one side of each of the baguette slices and grill oiled side down for 1-2 minutes, brushing the tops with oil while grilling. Turn and cook for another 1-2 minutes until both sides are lightly toasted. Remove from heat. To assemble the crostini’s, layer the slices with about 1 tsp of mascarpone, then a grilled peach slice, a drizzle of honey, a small drizzle of balsamic, and then a pinch of fresh mint.

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Let’s go with the brother of the peach, the apricot, although you will technically using apricot preserves, with brie cheese and almonds. This is a creamy app loaded with some delicious texture and a drizzle of honey once again, as well as some fresh thyme. Total prep/ cook time is 15 minutes and gives you 6 servings.

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Once ready to grill, in a large, deep skillet, heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden brown, about 30 seconds.

Increase the heat to moderately high and add the spinach, stirring to wilt it.

Season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat off, keeping the spinach warm.

Light the grill and oil the grates. Cut the polenta into 8 pie-like wedges and grill over moderately high heat until crisp and lightly charred, 5 minutes per • ’Cue the Grill continued from page 22 tral in taste ¼ cup apricot preserves or jam Fresh grind black pepper and kosher salt to finish with, optional Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Place the almond slices, thyme, butter, and a pinch of salt in a foil packet, fold it closed and place it on the top rack of the grill for 10-14 minutes. Lightly brush each side of the brie wheel with oil. Place the brie on the grill over direct heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, flip carefully to avoid tearing the rind, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Remove from grill and top with apricot preserves and the almond packet. Drizzle with honey. Serve with baguette or crackers and enjoy! If you’re worried about the cheese melting onto the grill in the chance that the rind opens, wrap it in foil before grilling.

One of my favorite things ever in the food world, if done right, is polenta, and the only thing better than polenta is grilled polenta. Let’s face it, we grill for the flavor it gives us. It makes just about anything better, and this dish is a perfect example. Polenta is the Italian name for cornmeal. Here, it’s a classic

dish made with cornmeal, and once cooked on your stovetop and let to cool to room temp or refrigerate for later, it cuts much like a brownie. Once ready to grill, they are cut and grilled until crisp and this version is served with sautéed spinach and a creamy, tangy cheese that melts on top. This is a very upscale kind of thing for many, but this is awesome for any appreciative crowd looking for something different and not overly common. This will feed 8, can be done within an hour or so, or cooked stovetop and grilled the following day.

Grilled Polenta with Spinach and Robiola Cheese 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cups chicken stock or broth, or vegetable stock if you prefer to keep it vegetarian ¾ cup cornmeal ¼ rounded cup of grated parmesan 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 lb. baby spinach Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper ¼ lb. robiola cheese, cut into 8 slices, room temp Lightly oil a 9-inch round glass baking dish. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of your stock/broth to a boil.

side. Place 1 wedge on each plate, top each with a slice of robiola. Spoon the warm spinach on top and serve. If you want to make now and grill later, once cooked on the stove, plated, and covered, the polenta can be refrigerated overnight. Slice the polenta and bring to room temperature before grilling.

Make sure the spinach is done just before grilling.

Continuing with another vegetarian appetizer, one that stands as a consistent favorite of diehard carnivores as well. I have shared a couple of different caprese recipes over the months, and this one is maybe the best. This is a balsamic marinated grilled portobella mushroom finished with a fresh cherry • ’Cue the Grill continued on page 24

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Not only delicious, but very appealing to eye, like most of these.

Grilled Caprese Portabella Caps 4 large portabella mushrooms, cleaned, stems and gills removed Balsamic glaze for drizzle For the Marinade 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 large clove of garlic, grated 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper For the Caprese Salad 1 cup small, fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half ONLY if very large 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced, divided 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper In a large resealable bag or shallow

dish, mix all the marinade ingredients.

Add the mushrooms and gently toss to coat. Marinate for no less than 10 minutes and no more than 30, flipping once. Heat the grill to medium high heat. Make sure your grill grates are clean and oiled. In a medium bowl, mix the fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, 1 tbsp of basil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the mushrooms from the marinade and place them on the hot grill, stems side down. Cook for about 3-5 minutes.

Flip the mushrooms and cook on the other side for about the same or until the mushrooms are heated through and tender. To fill the mushrooms with ease, you may want to remove the mushrooms from the grill and place them on a plate or sheet pan. Fill each portobello mushroom with the caprese salad, gently put back on the grill and close the lid to allow the heat to melt the cheese. Remove from the grill, drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with the remaining 1 tbsp of basil. Serve immediately and watch the smiles and listen to the approving moans and groans.

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Bite Size Bratwursts in a Beer & Honey Glaze For The Glaze 1 qt of beer of choice 2/3 cup of honey 3 tbsp of English mustard ideally, if not, a quality brown mustard 6 cloves of crushed garlic 6 tbsp light brown sugar 6 tsp cornstarch with 6 tsp of water 6-8 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 tsp dried thyme …..and don’t forget the 18 brats Place the beer, honey, sugar, and thyme in the pot over medium heat and bring to the boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 15 mins stirring the sauce until the liquid has reduced and thickened. Get your oiled grill to a medium-high heat. Place the brats on and cook until cooked thru, normally about 20 minutes. Add the English mustard, crushed garlic and juices, and lastly, the cornstarch mixture, while whisking into the beer sauce. Bring the heat back up to a boil and keep stirring until thickened. Turn off, cut the brats, when not as hot to the touch, slice into bite size pieces and add to the sauce and stir to well combine. For a potluck, pour into a warm crockpot and plug in when you get there. I serve with small plates to spoon onto and eat with toothpicks, although I have seen it spooned over bread and eaten with a knife and fork. Very fun food and will

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Getting back to something with a little more style and grace, this is such a quick and tasty treat for all. The main components are figs and brie cheese, and this also is finished with some honey. This will take 20 minutes to prep and cook, yes, 20 minutes, and will be enough for 4 people usually.

Grilled Brie Stuffed Figs with Honey 8 fresh figs 8 cubes of fresh brie cheese, ½ square each Olive oil 2-3 grill skewers, soaked for ½ hour if wooden Honey Fresh grind black pepper Preheat your grill and make sure the surface is clean and oiled. Press the figs onto the skewers. Lightly brush each side of them with olive oil. Grill until softened with the lid on the grill up so they don’t overheat/burst. When cooked, bring them inside and let cool for 5 minutes and remove from skewers. Make plus sign shaped cuts (+) in the middle of each, and only midway into the fig. Stuff each with the brie cheese inside that cuts. Drizzle them with honey and then grind some fresh cracked pepper on top to taste. It’s another easy winner.

Before we end with a couple of upscale appetizer winners which work great as dinners too, here is another vegetarian favorite for many of my friends and family. It’s funny how so many of these recipes today have some sort of cheese involved, and sure • ’Cue the Grill continued on page 25

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July 25, 2022 | THE LAKER | Page 25 • ’Cue the Grill continued from page 24 enough, here we go again. Grilled zucchini slices are the host for this stuffed treat. We season up some ricotta with lemon and basil and some roasted tomatoes to the stuffing, and again, we have fan favorite. This one won’t take much longer than the last one with one prep exception. This recipe includes roasted tomatoes, a recipe that requires you to slow cook them in the oven for 3-4 hours. You can either cook these the day of serving or you can bake the day before and bring to room temp on game day. These do scream summertime. This will give you 24 pieces.

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Rollups 3-4 medium zucchini sliced thinly lengthwise. I suggest using a mandolin 1 ½ cups ricotta ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp dry basil Salt and fresh grind black pepper to taste 24 fresh basil leaves 24 roasted tomato halves For The Tomatoes 12 Roma or plum tomatoes, cut into halves 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp thyme Salt and pepper to taste Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper to coat. Place the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet with the cut side facing up. Roast the tomatoes in a preheated 250-degree oven until mostly dry, about 3-4 hours. If using the day of, let them sit at room temp. If using the following day, keep in a single layer and refrigerate covered. Pull from the

fridge 2 hours prior to grilling. Brush the zucchini slices lightly with oil, and grill over medium-high heat until just tender, about 1 minute per side and set aside to cool. Mix the ricotta, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper and spread over the zucchini slices. Place a leaf of basil and a slow roasted tomato half on each slice of zucchini and roll them up and stab with toothpicks and serve. Sometimes they stand up great. If not, they look almost as cool if laying down on a platter.

Lastly, I am finally giving you a beef recipe and an awesome one at that, and like early on, we are doing this one crostini style. I use flank steak for this recipe as it is the perfect cut for this.

This is easily one of the heartier apps of the day. Crostini are a fun appetizer in general as the array of toppings you can use is almost endless, but this is one of my favorites. Prep will take about 45 minutes, the beef cooks quick, it will need to sit before slicing and will give you 8-10 servings.

Grilled Flank Steak Crostini 1 long baguette sliced into ½ - ¾ inch pieces on the bias, in a slight diagonal slice Extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole 1 flank steak, about 3 lbs.

Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp dried thyme Extra virgin olive oil Sliced provolone and crumble blue cheese Optional toppings, such as roasted red pepper, sliced 2 red onions, grilled and chopped, fresh arugula Heat oiled grill to high. Season flank steak liberally with salt, pepper, and

dried thyme. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping only once, ideally to medium rare or medium, depending on your liking. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing into very thin slices. In the meantime, heat your oven to 400 degrees. Place the baguette slices on a cookie sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Put in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until crispy. Remove from the oven and rub each baguette with the raw garlic. Top each baguette with beef, then crumble blue cheese, then torn slices of provolone, and pop back in the oven, set to broil, just enough to melt the cheese. Pull and top with any other toppings you may want to add. If using arugula, finish with a small leaf on top and drizzle with a bit of olive oil and start popping these flavor blasts into your mouth.

One of the best things about appetizers off the barbie is that they are short

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Yester year

Lakes Region’s Unusual People and Places

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper If you traveled to the Lakes Region for a summer vacation long ago, you would find cottages, country inns and campgrounds. There also were tea rooms, diners, and restaurants. If you wanted water fun, you might take a boat ride, paddle a canoe for a more sedate experience or spend your time swimming. Whatever your choice, you probably didn’t image you would find a reptile zoo.

However, a reptile zoo was part of Alton Bay each summer in the early 1900s. The unique museum – or zoo as it was known at the time – was certainly interesting. There was nothing like it for miles, and many people could not resist stopping for a look.

An old postcard advertised Eugenia Shorrock as the proprietor. Another advertisement said the museum had “living reptiles, animals and curios.”

It must have been quite a place, with a “choice line of jewelry and gifts for all occasions.”

According to an old poster for the business, the Zoo also featured “Maggie the Baby Chimpanzee” riding her

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Kids were fascinated with the snakes, lizards, tortoises, and the Bird Eating Spider. These certainly would have been something to recall long after going home. Camp counselors wondering what to do to entertain young campers on a rainy day could have planned a field trip to the Reptile Zoo, because advertisements assured that the museum was “An Educational Nature Exhibit, Valuable to Every Summer Camp.”

The business was open day and evening in July and August. Admission for adults was 20 cents and children were admitted for 15 cents each.

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She began collecting snakes, reptiles and “curious” in the 1930s. She was well informed when it came to her hobby, and schools sought her as a guest speaker.

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Hermits were an oddity from the 1800s into the mid-1900s; many towns and villages have stories of men who decided to live away from society.

Misunderstood in earlier times, people warned others to stay away from a hermit’s remote home. Others felt affection for local hermits and sought to protect the privacy of these people (usually men) who lived in the woods by themselves and were seldom seen.

Meredith, New Hampshire had a resident known as the Hermit of Meredith. The man’s real name was Joseph

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A dense forest and a crude road ensured that visitors did not often bother the Hermit of Meredith.

The Hermit was born in the 1770s and lived alone in Meredith for over 30 years. According to www.hermitwoods.com, the Hermit’s parents were Jesse and Sally Plummer, who settled in Sanbornton and had six children.

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Plummer’s hut was basic, with lighting from a fireplace. Furnishings were crude, and relatives sent him clothing.

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Another interesting museum was chock-full of artifacts from around the world. Located in the small town of Warren, New Hampshire, the Morse Museum had stuffed lions, tigers, a giraffe, and other animals as well as Egyptian mummies and hundreds of pairs of shoes from around the world.

These items were just a few of the things on display at the museum. It was a popular place to visit in the summer, and the Morse Museum (operated in the early 1900s to 1960s), had fascinating things the Morse family brought back from their trips. Traveling to Africa and Europe was not possible for most people, and a look at the animals and objects, many very strange, the Morse clan brought to their museum was like stepping into another world.

Historically, the Morse Museum opened in the 1920s when Ira H. Morse put his collections on display in the small town of Warren. According to information at www.themorsemuseumstory.com, many people visited the unique museum over the years. The goal for Morse was to share with the public the things he had collected on his travels.

The large building where the museum was located had a curved porch supported by white columns.

Ira Morse liked to collect shoes on his trips around the world. There were

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Ira’s wife accompanied her husband on his adventures across the globe. In 1934, she wrote in her diary that after arriving from a safari they experienced thunderstorms, hail stones, got stuck in mud, boiled by heat, frozen by cold, chased by lions, beaten by tsetse flies, and ticks. She ended the entry with a matter-of-fact passage, “Both fine. Had a great time.”

At the museum were many things, such as exotic wooden figures from Bali, a tea set made from ostrich eggs and trimmed with ebony, a delicate model of the Taj Mahal Temple, and an ancient temple gong bearing the crest of the Shogun of Tokugawa, believed to have been used in a Japanese shrine.

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Boaters: Always Clean, Drain, and Dry If you plan to boat or paddle on a New Hampshire lake or river this summer, NH LAKES has a message for you: Always take time to clean, drain, and dry your boat, trailer, and gear between waterbodies to protect New Hampshire’s lakes and rivers from aquatic invasive species. Not only will you be protecting the lake, but you’ll also help ensure that you, and others, will have safe and enjoyable boating for years to come.

Approximately 90 New Hampshire waterbodies contain infestations of invasive species that can clog boat motors and propellers, making boating unpleasant and difficult. Some types of aquatic invasive species even clog waterways to the point that boats can’t get through them. And, invasive mussels and snails leave sharp shells that are no fun to step on. Invasive species can make swimming dangerous and are difficult and expensive to manage and nearly impossible to get rid of.

NH LAKES’ nearly 800 Lake Hosts are at 100 of the busiest boat ramps on lakes throughout the state this summer teaching boaters how to clean their boats and gear to prevent

the spread of invasive species. “Lake Hosts have been the frontline defense against aquatic invasive species since 2022. They’ve helped nearly 1.4 million boaters do their part to help stop spread of invasive species,” commented Andrea LaMoreaux, NH LAKES President. “If you know a Lake Host, or see a Lake Host this summer during your travels, please take a moment to thank them.”

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DRAIN: Drain the motor, bilge, live wells, ballast tanks, storage compartments, and gear. Blow out water in jet-powered craft and tip paddle craft and motors to let out water. Drain all equipment in an area where the water won’t flow back into the lake. OPEN/ REMOVE drain plugs and keep out/ open while trailering. Draining is the law in New Hampshire!

DRY: If possible, wait at least five days before launching into the lake again. If you don’t have five days, dry off everything that came in contact with the water—a towel will work.

Established in 1992, the mission of NH LAKES, a statewide, publicly supported nonprofit organization, is to restore and preserve the health of New Hampshire’s lakes. For more information, visit nhlakes.org, email info@ nhlakes.org, or call 603.226.0299

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