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Lake Winnipesaukee Museum - Summer Overview 2022 The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum opened for the season on Friday, July 1, welcoming visitors to see this summer’s special exhibition focusing on the 150th anniversary of the Mount Washington. The Mount has been cruising the Big Lake since 1872, and the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society’s collection features numerous images and objects representing this icon of Lake Winnipesaukee. This summer’s Wednesday lecture series on Lakes Region history and places will kick off on July 6, when diver Hans Hug returns to give his talk “The Wrecks of Winnipesaukee” focusing on the underwater history of the Big Lake. Using sophisticated sidescan sonar equipment, he has located more than seventy wrecks in Lake Winnipesaukee, including large pieces of the original S.S. Mount Washington. Hans will share his recent discoveries and show sonar images of wrecks seen while diving, as well as artifacts from below the surface of the lake. On July 20, Captain Jim Morash will share stories from his 40-plus years on The Mount, with observations from his perspective piloting the vessel around the Big Lake. Starting as a deck hand when he was in college, and working through the ranks, Morash’s longtime love of the M/S Mount Washington eventually led to his current role as captain, co-owner, chief of operations and general manager. From the original steam-powered sidewheeler to the 230-foot motorship cruising the lake today, the Mount Washington has been a fundamental

part of life on Lake Winnipesaukee for 150 years. The Mount has welcomed visitors from around the world, employed generations of crew, and helped families to celebrate special occasions. In 2022, Mount Washington Cruises celebrates not only the legacy of the Mount Washington, but also the dedication of her crew, the loyalty of communities around the lake. On August 3, the 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.” This program will spotlight the pioneering aviators who gained worldwide fame and cult status in the early 20th century for their far-

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flung exploits combining adventure, aviation and wildlife photography. 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. (see www.nhmuseumtrail.org for more information). On August 17, Bear Island historian John Hopper will present a program on the history and preservation of the Bear Island Chapel, the subject of a series of paintings by esteemed Lakes Region

artist Peter Ferber last summer. Ferber’s poster will be available for sale at the event; all proceeds will go to the St. John’s-on-the-Lake Association for the chapel’s ongoing restoration. Finally, on August 24, historian and ship modeler David Warren will present his talk on “The S.S. Mount Washington and WW II,” tracing the coincidences, calamities, and coverups in The Mount’s wartime history. Warren’s interest in Winnipesaukee steamboat history stems from his hobby making ship models; he currently has 24 models on exhibition in six Lakes Region museums. The Museum is fortunate to display Warren’s scale model of the modern Mount Washington, recognized as the oldest steel passenger ship on a freshwater lake in the world. The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity. The Society collects, preserves, and interprets objects and ephemera relating to the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and its environs, with an emphasis on late 19th and early 20th century seasonal tourism, recreation, and lake transportation. The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm, from now through mid-October. Since seating for the Wednesday evening lecture series is limited, please reserve your seat by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@ gmail.com or by calling 603-366-5950.

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Dr. Henry Libby’s Museum of Natural History By Rosalie Triolo Photo: Courtesy of The Libby Museum of Natural History A dentist, naturalist, painter, writer and sculptor, Dr. Libby in 1908 designed and helped build the museum, now known as The Libby Museum of Natural History. His dream was to create a place to “flash before the eye, the mystery and drama of life… and appeal to the imagination.” What began as a museum to house Dr. Libby’s collections of birds, woodland animals, and artifacts, today offers summer programs of Wildlife Encounters with Live Animal Shows on Wednesdays at 2PM, July 6 to August 10 which is free to all. Animals range from local to exotic, large to small and a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds, and marsupials known as Sugar Gliders. These creatures are often compared with fly-

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ing squirrels. The Sugar Gliders are tiny palm-size possums and are closely related to other marsupials such as the kangaroo. Out on the front lawn overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee’s Winter Harbor Inlet is a Butterfly Garden filled with plants for butterflies to survive on through its various stages of life. Moving inside to the main part of the museum, a prominently life-size Bull Moose with an extraordinary rack of antlers stands off to one side. This exhibit was created by Steve Jandreau, Taxidermist. Nearby in a woodland wildlife exhibit by Taxidermist, Steve Berry of Tuftonboro, a large bear looks up into a tree. A fox stands surveying its surroundings, and a racoon tentatively tests the water of a little pond. It depicts the vegetation and variety of wildlife living together in our wooded areas. A skeletal collection belonging to Dr. Libby of Puma, Bear, Orang-outang and Humans are displayed in glass cases. Through these exhibits, he details,

the anatomical structural comparison of these creatures for the purpose of awakening the mind to further pursuit of the study of evolution and possibly to help strengthen the arguments of use and disuse of types of teeth. Dr. Libby’s Treatise on the Neglected Phase of Dentistry promoted preventive dentistry and removal of wisdom teeth. Showcases filled with mineral samples of Dark, Light, Yellow, Red and pieces of Granite are composed of Quarts, Feldspar and Mica and quarried right here in the “Granite State” of New Hampshire. In the Artists Corner are displays of prints mounted in hand-made wooden frames by Chris Whiton. A hiker since he was a child, Chris Whiton of White Mountain Images in Bethlehem, New Hampshire comes from a family of photographers, and hikers. His grandparents, pioneer trailblazers, lived on the top of Mount Cardigan. A world traveler, his uncle was a professional photographer, and a cousin is a wellknown painter. In his Blog, Chris tells an interesting story about his March 25, 2018, 2AM trek up Tuckerman’s Ravine. Photos follow his ascent up into the Ravine beginning with a dark overcast cloudy sky, and the feeling of doubt that he and his friend would not make it into the Ravine. A happy ending though, when the sun finally peeked through the ominous clouds brightening the landscape with the pure color of bright blue skies. Photos tell the story. Chris’s photographs will be on display at the Libby Museum from June through July. Beginning in August until Monday, October 10th, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Jessica Fligg, whose favorite time of year to paint is winter, enjoys painting en plein air. She studied painting at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. At her • Libby Museum continued on page 5

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The Clark Museum Open for the Season The Clark Museum is open for its 93rd year at 233 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. The season opener is an exhibit of Measuring Tools which ends July 23. Antique Postcards are on display from July 27 to August 13 and our show of Antique Quilts begins on August 17 and runs to September 3. Our Monday evening lecture series started June 6 with local historian Greg Heppe who gave a lively talk about the history of New England general stores. Kevin LaFond’s lecture, When Merchants Printed Their Own Money,

• Libby Museum continued from page 4 studio in Ashland, NH, where Jessica works in oils. At a young age, Jessica’s inspiration for learning how to draw and her appreciation for art was her great-grandmother, herself an artist. In her YouTube project “Come along with me to the river, while I paint this plein air oil painting,” As Jessica is painting a scene of water rushing over rocks, she listens along with you to the music of the river. One of her favorite things to do. She does admit, “This one was a bit more challenging, because I was painting into the sun, which always makes it harder to mix the colors.” For this reason, she tries to mix her colors brighter than she thinks they need to be. From his Steamboat Model Collection, David Warren, a well-known Ship Modeler has on display his authentic model of the first screw-driven

is scheduled for July 11. Peter Stowell will end the series with The Lost Indian Tribes of Western Maine on August 1. All lectures are free of charge, refresh-

ments will be served. Walking Tours with local historian Dr. John Foley will take place on July 2 and 23, August 13 and 27. Meet at the

steamer, the Mineola, constructed in 1877 especially for use on Lake Winnipesaukee. Across from the Mineola, is David Warren’s model of the West Wind constructed at the turn of the century in 1900. His models of World War II destroyers, aircraft carriers, and a T-2 tanker are on display at the Wright Museum. His Steamboat Collection is on display at the Boat Museum. In an adjacent room, the Ray Carder Antique Fan Collection, displayed in glass enclosed cases, covers one wall. Some of the fans were created using intricate lacework, while others were made of silk material, decorated with tiny seed pearls, and on some artwork of scenes tell a story. The fans have been meticulously restored by Stephanie Blackstock Ayers, a highly skilled restoration artist. The restoration process required many hours of meticulous and exacting work. Fans were re-

moved from their frames, cleaned and repaired of the damages done over the years. Born on April 7, 1850, Dr. Libby led an amazingly interesting creative, and productive life. He was a man of many accomplishments. From an early age he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting various plant life, flowers and wildlife creatures. A man with a vision and a dream, Dr. Henry Libby planned the construction of the museum in 1890. He designed the building, consulting with Charles Howard Walker, architect, designer, and educator from Boston Massachusetts. The museum was completed in 1912. In 1998 the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This honor is the United States Federal Government’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their Historical sig-

downtown train station at 10:00 a.m. Vintage Fairs on the museum grounds run from 11:00 to 4:00 on July 9, August 13, September 10 and October 8 (rain dates the Sunday after). You just might find a white elephant that turns out to be a priceless antique! The Historic Figures Tea is scheduled for August 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Clark Museum Barn. Tickets will be on sale starting August 1. Further information will be forthcoming.

nificance or “great artistic value.” He retired at the age of 62 to concentrate on his interests in the world of natural history. He became an active participant in Wolfeboro’s Town and New Hampshire’s State affairs. Dr. Libby passed away in 1933. The Libby Museum located at 755 North Main St., Wolfeboro is opened Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM – 4PM and on Sunday from 12 Noon – 4PM. Closed on Mondays. Admission for Adults: $5. Free of charge are Children 16 and Under and Veterans. Libby Museum’s Director, Lena Hinrichs possesses an abundance of knowledge regarding the various exhibits. More information on the museum and a list of Summer Events for 2022 is on their website: www.thelibbymuseum.org.

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Guided Hike of Little and Big Sugarloaf Mountains Join the Newfound Land Conservation Partnership (NLCP) and Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) board member Parker Griffin for a guided hike of Little and Big Sugarloaf Mountains July 13 at 9am. The second hike in a summer hiking series that highlights conserved lands in the Newfound Watershed, this tour will take participants up to locations overlooking Newfound Lake and then return past Goose Pond. There are some steep areas on this approximately 4-mile hike. Registration is required and space is limited. Register online at NewfoundLake.org/events or call (603) 744-8689. The NLCP is a collaboration among

the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA); the Society for the Protection of NH Forests; the Lakes Region Conservation Trust; the Nature Conservancy; and volunteer representatives from the towns of Hebron, Groton, Bristol, Bridgewater, and Alexandria. Since 2009, the Partnership has worked to promote land conservation within the Newfound watershed through education and community outreach. Learn more about conservation in the Newfound Watershed and why land conservation is important at NewfoundLake.org/NLCP. Land conservation as an important part of NLRA’s work to protect the high-quality waters of Newfound Lake

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Tackle Buy Back Program The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) want to remind anglers about the ban on the sale and freshwater use of lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less for all freshwater in the state. The Loon Preservation Committee recently recorded its first lead-poisoned loon of the year. In 2021, a total of seven adult loons and one immature loon in New Hampshire were confirmed to have died from lead poisoning after ingesting lead sinkers and jigs weighing up to 0.17 ounces. These loons were discovered on lakes or ponds in Antrim, Enfield, Errol, Pittsburg, Stark, Sunapee, Sutton, and Tamworth. An eighth adult loon also died from ingested lead tackle in New Hampshire, however this loon was collected during the fall migration period and therefore may not have been from the New Hampshire breeding population. To address this issue and help anglers dispose of lead sinkers and jigs they can no longer use, LPC and NHFG have partnered with nine local tackle retailers to offer a lead tackle buyback program. From now through the end of the year, or until this season’s initial 2,000 certificates are claimed, anglers can exchange one ounce or more of banned lead tackle (jigs and sinkers) for a $10 gift certificate redeemable at these participating shops: The Tackle Shack (Meredith NH), LL Cote

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Get more tips and tactics for fishing lead free at www.wildnh.com/fishing/ get-the-lead-out.html. Collection receptacles for old lead tackle can be found at all New Hampshire Fish and Game offices, numerous transfer stations, and other sites throughout the state. An interactive map of disposal sites is available at https://loon.org/loonsafe/ shops-and-disposal-sites/ . The Loon Preservation Committee (www.loon.org) works to protect loons throughout the state as part of its mission to restore and maintain a healthy population of loons in New

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the years. This includes the Shakers, who certainly contributed a lot to society. If you would like to know more about history and lives of some famous people interpreted by artist Lesley Dill in words and fabric, this unusual and creative exhibit is must-see. As I entered the building, I was greeted by a knowledgeable staff member. She explained the best way to learn about the exhibit was to watch a brief video presentation by artist Dill. I sat in the lobby area and settled in to watch Dill speak about the exhibit, titled Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me. She explained her choices of the people included in fabric and words in this special show. (According to information at www.shakers.org about the exhibit, “Light Sizzles Around Me features a uniquely inspired group of sculptures and two-dimensional works more than

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Black Hawk, part of the exhibit by artist Lesley Dill. tire country a slave country. This was 1857 and the decision created a public outcry. A banner shows the artist’s skill to interpret the twists and turns of this man’s life. It is peppered with words that reflect Scott’s life, such as north, south, pro-slavery, court, and lost and it reflects in large words the sad aspect of the time. Dill included writer Nathaniel’s Hawthorne’s fictional character, Hester Prynne in the exhibit, according to information, for many reasons. The character clearly made an impression on Dill. She sewed a white letter on Prynne’s chest (vs. the red letter in the book that pointed to the character as a

fallen woman of shame). In the forest, one day, Prynne felt a freedom to cast away the red letter and the feeling of shame about herself. The exhibit includes an amazing figure of a woman in a black gown, towering over the viewer. Her gown was crafted by Dill in hand-cut black fabric leaves. A few gold leaves adorn the gown and create a bit of surprise, as if we too can see the beauty and freedom of Prynne’s true, glittering character. As I moved through each historical explanation and the accompanying artwork, Dill’s ability as a seamstress was apparent. She uses her skills in sewing to craft people and their real personalities and historical moments in time. The artist chose people of character, who gave back a great deal to the world of long ago. There is Sojourner Truth, who lived from 1797 to 1883 and was a courageous freedom fighter. In Dill’s own words, Truth “is a heroine sewn inside America’s stain of slavery who escaped and shaped herself into a leader and a speaker of the truth.” A Sojourner Truth banner in the exhibit gives us the woman’s life in acrylic paint on cotton fabric. Quiet and reflective writer Emily

Dickinson (1830 to 1886) crafted most of her poems during the Civil War years. Dickinson made an impression on Dill, who explains on one panel, “With her weird, evocative turnings of language, this poet was long inspired by artwork in sculpture, drawing, print making and opera across 30 years.” Dill’s art of the poet is startling and includes a banner in acrylic paint on cotton fabric. There is much more in the Light Sizzles exhibit and the images and fabrics and voices of each historical personage come through loud and clear and remain with us. Dill’s artwork is the most unusual and wonderful I have seen, and I highly encourage anyone to stop by and see the memorable exhibit. As you walk through Canterbury Shaker Village you will love its peaceful atmosphere and historical significance in today’s world, much like the Light Sizzles exhibit. Canterbury Shaker Village is located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury. The exhibit is in the Hubbard Gallery and will be on view until September 12. For admission information and hours, visit www.shakers.org or call 603-783-9511.

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Big Band Sounds Coming to Bandstand on Saturday Night The sounds of the Big Band Era will emanate from the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on Saturday, July 9, as the Compaq Big Band makes its return to the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand summer concert series. The Compaq Big Band got its start as the DECbigband, formed in 1975 as one of the many employee clubs at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in Massachusetts. At that time, DEC was establishing itself as the premier company in the minicomputer industry and was one of the largest employers in New England. The company provided a small amount of startup funds for music, stands and uniforms and employees from all sorts of positions at DEC came together for practices each week and performed for free, at first at DEC corporate functions then into community outdoor concerts and benefit dance events in the region. In the late 1980s and early 1990s,

The Compaq Big Band the band, like Digital, experienced a membership turnover and as downsizing hit the company, it became clear that the band would need to complement its Digital employee ranks with local area musicians and with fewer Digital-sponsored functions, the band’s reach moved toward Worcester and southern New Hampshire. When DEC was absorbed into Compaq in 1998, the band continued to present a positive image of the

company by providing high quality, affordable big band music to the New England community and in 2000, the band became the Compaq Big Band. Compaq was acquired by Hewlett-Packard and received support from the company in the form of a weekly rehearsal venue and storage space for equipment, but in 2008, the band stopped receiving that support from the company and is no longer affiliated with HP.

However, several current band members are DEC, Compaq or HP alumni who maintain a connection to the company tradition and culture and the band is rounded out by various area musicians who embrace the band’s non-profit operating philosophy. The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concerts take place each Saturday night in July and August, weather permitting, in the bandstand, located in Cate Park in downtown Wolfeboro on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. If weather should cause the concert to be cancelled, signs will be posted at the entrance to Cate Park and a notice will be posted on the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page. The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. and run for two hours, with a short intermission, at which time a pass the bucket offering will be held to support the free concert series.

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Oscar Winner Brings Off-Broadway to Wolfeboro July 8 The Village Players Theater is thrilled to once again host rehearsals for an Estelle Parsons’ production bound for New York City. Victor Almanzar will be in town working with Estelle on Through the Fire, culminating in a performance for one night only, July 8 at 7:30 pm. Through the Fire was developed at

the Labyrinth Theatre Company by Actors Studio members Victor Almanzar and Elizabeth Canavan. Driven by Almanzar’s original Hip-Hop music, it takes the audience with the playwright on his journey of survival and self-forgiveness as he moved from the Dominican Republic to New York City, and into the U.S. Marine Corps serving in

Painting & Glass Fusion Classes Being Offered in July The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery is offering Acrylic and Watercolor Painting classes in July plus a class to make Fused Glass Dishes. On Tuesday, July 12, Ann Xavier will be teaching Acrylic Still Life Painting from 9AM-12PM. Students can learn the basic techniques and secrets of acrylic painting and take home a beautiful, finished painting of still life objects that the teacher will provide. For those interested in Watercolor Painting, artist Kathryn Field will be teaching Watercolor Inspiration from a Summer Garden on Tuesday, July 19 from 10AM-4PM. This class will be taught at Kathryn’s studio where students will learn to draw and paint using watercolors inspired by forms found in the garden. In the afternoon participants will be able to enjoy painting in the beautiful gardens that surround the studio. On Thursday, July 14, Lynn Haust

will be offering Fused Glass Dishes from 10AM-12PM. In this class, students will design two dishes, bowls or plates using opaque and transparent glass. The firing will be off-site and the final creations will be delivered to the gallery for pick-up or shipping. Scholarships are available for all classes this summer. Email the Education Coordinator for more details at sandwichcrafteducation@gmail.com. Class details on all summer and fall classes including tuition and materials costs and registration information can be found on the gallery’s website (centersandwich.nhcrafts.org), by calling 603-284-6831 or by visiting The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery at 32 Main Street in the historic village of Center Sandwich. The Gallery will be open through Mid-October from 10-5 on Monday through Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday.

Kosovo and Iraq. Victor Almanzar is a New Yorkbased actor who appeared as Oswaldo in the Pulitzer prize-winning production of Between Riverside and Crazy (nominated for a Lucille Lortell Award) at The Atlantic Theater, Second Stage Theater (NYC) and The Steppenwolf Theatre (CHICAGO). He also appeared in The Steppenwolf Theater production of Grand Concourse and in the Huntington Theater production of Man in the Ring (BOSTON, nominated for an IRNE award). He has a leading role in the feature film 11:55 (SHOWTIME), a recurring role in Homeland as Lieutenant Wenzel, recurring roles in Power as Arturo (STARZ), and Empire as Big Heavy (FOX) among others. He has worked on the New York stage, Regional Theaters and in London. Victor received his MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University and is now a proud lifetime member of the Actors Studio and the Labyrinth Theater Company. Estelle Parsons is a lifelong summer resident of Wolfeboro and Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actor. She has rehearsed several of her own productions on The Village Players stage, and in recent years, has been instrumental in bringing shows-in-production to Wolfeboro for shaping, polishing, and performance. Almanzar and Parsons are generously donating proceeds from the July 8th performance of Through the Fire to

Victor Almanzar. The Village Players Theater. Tickets, $25, will be on sale at www. village-players.com and at the door. The production contains strong language and may be most suitable for ages 15 and up. The theater’s complete COVID policies are on the website and should be reviewed before buying tickets. The Village Players is a non-profit community theater that welcomes onstage and non-stage members of all ages. Visit www.village-players.com to learn more.

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Through Sept. 12, Exhibit Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me, hand painted, sewn textile sculptures and banner, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org. Through Sept. 17, Watching the Seasons Change, exhibit at Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210. Through Sept. 25, Squam Ridge Race Registration opens, (race is Sept. 25), Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, info/registration: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336.

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July 5, Bristol Summer Band Concert, 6:30 pm, Morgan Nelson Band, Kelley Park, Bristol, bring lawn chair for seating, www.townofbristolnh.org. July 5, Clashes of Culture, 7-9 pm, Meredith Historical Society, doors open at 6:30 pm for light refreshments, Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, 279-1190, www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.

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July 5, MERG: The True Story of a WWII Soldier’s Selﬂess Act of Valor & Sacriﬁce, 7-8 pm, lecture at Wright Museum, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 5691212, www.wrightmuseum.org. July 5, Outdoor Storytime for Young Children, 10:30-11:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org. July 6, Advice to the Players Open Mic Night, 7 pm, outside The Foothills Cafe, Sandwich village, presented by Advice to the Players, info/to perform: secretary@advicetotheplayers.org. July 6, Little Red Wagon, 1 pm, show for up to age 12, free but tickets handed out at the door, takes place at Colonial Theatre, info: Laconia Public Library, free; contact the circulation desk at 524-4775 ext. 600 or info@laconialibrary. org to sign up. July 6, Outdoor Concert, 6 pm, Tom Bartlett performs at Moultonborough Function Hall Gazebo, 139 Old Rt. 109, free, bring a lawn chair and picnic. July 6, Sea Grant Whales & Seals Program, 4-5 pm, kindergartners to grade 3, Moultonborough Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 476-8895. July 6, Wrecks of Winnipesaukee, 7 pm, talk by diver Hans Hug, Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Museum, 503 Endicott St., next to Funspot, Weirs Beach, non-member fee $5; please pre-register: lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@ gmail.com or call 366-5950 from Wed.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm. July 6-17, Grease, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith. interlakestheatre.com.

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July 7, Asia featuring John Payne, 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www coloniallaconia.com. July 7, Fierce Females: Women in Art, 6 pm, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 279-4303, program of NH Humanities. July 7, Granite Planet, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org. July 7, Guided Exploration: Intro to Orienteering, 10 am-noon, Watershed Steward Anthony Jaster navigation tutorial for those new to backpacking/hiking or just want to learn how to use a map and compass. Hebron Town Forest, program of Newfound Lake Region Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689. July 7, Karen Morgan, comedian, 7 pm, Club Sandwich, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, tickets/info: www.johndavidson.com. July 7, Sea Animal Movement with Living Shores Aquarium, 1-2 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/preregister: 476-8895.

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July 7, Sow & Grow Gardening, 9-10 am, learn about gardening, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 3665695, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for information and to inquire if preregistration is necessary.

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July 7, Train at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford NH. Info: banknhpavilion.com. July 8, 80s Rock Night with Aquanett, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Lakeport, 519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com. July 8, Barenaked Ladies, at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford NH. Info: www.banknhpavilion.com. July 8, Beginner Mah Jongg Class, 11 am-1 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895. July 8, Children’s Story Hour, 10 am, for ages 2-6, stories read by Wolfeboro Public Library’s Jeanne Snowdon followed by a craft activity. Takes place at NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission to Children’s Story Hour is free for children and one accompanying adult, pre-registration is not required. Info: 569-4554, www.nhbm.org. July 8, How to Explore Lakes & Rivers, 3 pm, with Minot-Sleeper Library, 5 School St., Bristol, pre-registration required: 744-3354. July 8, Insects Alive Guided Tours, 9-10:30 am, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, celebrates the Giant Insects exhibit with a program for ages 6 & up to learn about invertebrates. Guided tour of the Giant Insects exhibit with retired NH Fish and Game Biologist, Emily Preston. Stop at the five giant, animatronic insect models, learn about insects, and join insect search in the field or pond to discover the diversity of insects around us. Fee for program and advance registration required, www.nhnature.org.

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July 8, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561. July 8-10, On the Green Arts & Craft Festival, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, Fri. & Sat. 10 am to 5 pm & Sun 10 am to 4 pm. Over 85 exhibitors including Lake Winnipesaukee aerial photography, cedar wood furniture, jewelry, wood, wildlife photography, stained glass, cribbage boards, solar lights, scarves & slides, custom lake name signs, metal nuts & bolts creations, animal photography from around the world, soy candles & more, chainsaw wood carvings, demos, music, free admission, friendly, leashed dogs welcome. Rain or shine under canopies, call Joyce (603) 3871510, www.joycescraftshows.com. July 9, Compaq Big Band, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www.wolfeborobandstand.org. July 9, Grey Rocks Storytime, with Minot Sleeper Library, 11 am-noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, info. 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org. July 9, Hebron Gazebo Concert & BBQ, 6 pm, Michael Vincent Band, Hebron, info: 744-3335. July 9, Hikers Club: Bald Knob via Turtleback Mt. Trail Hike, 9 am12:30 pm, led by experienced volunteers, free, registration required: Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org. July 9, HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run, NASWA Resort, 1086 Weirs Blvd., Weirs Beach, info: 366-4341, www.naswa.com.

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July 9, Watercolor Painting Workshop, instructor Ann Xavier, 10 am-noon, space is limited, pre-registration required, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279-7920, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org. July 9-10, Moultonborough Library Summer Book Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Holland St., Moultonborough, 476-8895. July 10, Animal Encounters Series: Creatures of the Night, 10 am, Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, join Squam Lakes Natural Science Center under a tent for a live animal presentation led by naturalist, info: www. waterville.com or call 968-7194.

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July 10, CHEER Live, at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, info.: www.banknhpavilion.com. July 10, Music on the Garden Barn Green, 4-5 pm, music by The Wholly Rollers, bring your own picnic and a chair, donations welcome, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

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July 10, Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem concert, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net. July 10, Recycled Percussion Redonkulous, 2 pm, The Cake Theatre, 12 Veterans Square, Laconia, info/tickets: 677-6360, www.thecaketheatre.com. July 11, Culinary Adventures: Cookbook Club, 6-7:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895. July 11, Indigenous Conservation Day, talk by Denise & Paul Pouliot, Native American program, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. July 11, Lost in Wonderland, Theatre in the Park, 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813. July 11, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. July 11, Story Time at the Castle, 11-11:30 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, with Moultonborough Public Library, Castle in the Clouds, pre-registration: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. July 12, Acrylic Still Life Painting with Ann Xavier, 9 am-noon, League of NH Craftsmen Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, register 284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org. July 12, Gardening for Pollinators Walk/Talk with Emma Erler, 10-11 am and 2-3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, cost/preregistration: www.nhnature.org. July 12, Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee, 6-8 pm, talk by author Glenn Knob lock, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, register: 524-4775 ext. 600.

7• 16 1964: The Tribute 7• 23 The ELO Experience 8 • 6 Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 8 • 17 Great Waters Gala! Featuring Aaron Lazar 8 • 20 Michael Cavanaugh & Band 8 • 27 One Night of Queen: Gary Mullen & The Works

July 12, Land, Peoples & 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 12, Outdoor Storytime for Young Children, 10:30-11:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org. July 12, Pollinator Party, 9:30 am-5 pm, last trail admission at 3:30 pm, celebrate life and work of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, visit with local beekeepers, and learn how to raise your own bees. See the bee houses in Kirkwood Gardens, learn about plants that attract pollinators, and find out about native bees. Make a wildflower seed bomb to start your own pollinator garden at home. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. Register: www.nhnature.org. July 12-13, Dave Matthews Band, at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, info.: www.banknhpavilion.com.

7• 27 Cabaret Concert: Georgia Stitt & Jason Robert Brown

July 13, Advice to the Players Open Mic Night, 7 pm, outside The Foothills, presented by Advice to the Players, info/to perform: secretary@ advicetotheplayers.org.

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July 14, Hotdog and Bean Supper, two settings: 5:30 and 6:15 pm, Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main St., Union, adults: $12; children $5 p/p, tickets at 4:30 pm, no reservations, info: 473-2727. July 14, Intro. to Fused Glass Workshop, create your own masterpiece in colorful glass with Ann Lambert in her studio. Pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, www.ChocoruaArtworks.com, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041. July 14, Katie O’Connell, concert, 7 pm, Club Sandwich, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, tickets/info: www.johndavidson.com. July 14, Lecture Series – Dragons and Damsels of NH, 6:30-7:30 pm, program about dragons and damsels, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, advance registration required, www.nhnature.org. July 14, Leonid & Friends, 8 pm, Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www coloniallaconia.com. ONGOING

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Guided Exploration with Watershed Stewards, 10 am-noon, Thursdays, July-October, guided explorations of Newfound Lake watershed, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, free, open to all, 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org. In the Round, via ZOOM, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/806102625, 2847532.

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League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 279-7920. Libby Museum of Natural History, animal/nature exhibits & programs, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, open seasonally. Live Entertainment, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Gilford, 293-0841, www. patrickspub.com. Loon Center, walking trails, loon displays/info., 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 476-5666, www.loon.org.

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Hello All! Happy 4th of July to everyone, especially to our country, and Welcome to Summer. It’s official now, although everyone has their own definition on when summer actually begins, but it’s a no-brainer at this point. Schools are out, the area is flooded with vacationers, and traffic is the way us locals are used to this time of year. Our businesses are drooling with the excitement of tons of incoming cash flow, the Lakes are busy with boaters and swimmers and the campgrounds are chock full of families loving life. It really doesn’t get much better than that. Some of my favorite memories growing up was camping most of the summer with my folks and siblings and I loved every minute of it. It was truly the best of times. I find this time of year to be a win/win for locals and tourists alike. It’s now time to get back to our next chapter in delicious food. So, I need to make a confession. I am a pretty big guy and have always loved good food, and since I have cooked for a living for almost 40 years, I look like the stereotypical chef and although I do know some skinny chefs, most I seem to know are

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As for the chicken, combine garlic cloves, peppercorn, cilantro stems and pinch of salt in a large mortar or food processor or food mill and mash or pulse to a coarse paste. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the fish sauce and coconut milk. If using boneless chicken, I suggest attacking it with a needling tenderizer to allow the marinade to get right inside the chicken and then add the chicken to the bowl and stir to well coat with the marinade. Refrigerate, loosely covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour. Preheat your oiled grill to medium once you’re ready to go. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.

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en brown and fully cooked. Boneless will likely be cooked in 8-10 minutes or so, where the bone-in chicken will take 20+ minutes. If you care to brush any of the sauce on the chicken while grilling, I suggest at least doubling up on the sauce recipe. If not, use the sauce for dipping. Either way, you have a winner here. Next in line is a grilled taco recipe, although likely not what you are expecting as this has no Tex-Mex flare to it, but more of an Italian mentality. The chicken and a wide array of veggies are all done off the grill. Ideally, your grill will have an upper shelf inside it above the main grill to keep things warm as once things come of the grill, you need to cut/chop everything and put into a bowl or dish to hold. If no upper shelf, put foil over the dish/bowl and once everything is done, put the dish on the grill and toss things around with a set of tongs to bring a decent amount of heat • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 26

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are. Transfer to a cutting board and let chicken stand for 6 to 8 minutes. Coat zucchini, squash, onion, bell pepper and asparagus with remaining 2 tbsp of oil and place vegetables in vegetable basket, on foil, or directly on the grill. Grill, turning once, until vegetables are tender and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes per side. While veggies are cooking, cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Transfer to ovenproof dish and ideally put on grill shelf covered with foil. Once veggies are done, transfer to the cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces and transfer the dish/bowl with the chicken. Combine chicken and vegetables and toss with lemon juice and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the tortillas on the grill, a few at a time, for 15-20 seconds on each side. To build tacos, divide chicken mixture equally among tortillas, top with cheese, fold tortillas in half and enjoy. This next recipe, which may be a traditional salad to some, also can work as an app before dinner, a side dish with dinner, or as I describe here, as a main course. Again though, how you use it is entirely up to you. This will feed 4 as a main course but you can obviously divide this up to feed 6-8 or more depending on how you want to utilize it. Chicken, baby spinach and mandarin oranges are the main ingredients in this, which is accompanied by a yummy sweet and sour dressing that goes together in a maybe a minute. Once

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refrigerated, the dressing will last for a few weeks so feel free to double or triple up that part of the recipe if you want to use it for other things/salads as well. The chicken grills up quick and the salad production is real fast as well. Although the chicken isn’t marinated, you can easily do so if that is your fancy. If that is what you want to do, double up the dressing recipe and use ½ of it to marinate the chicken in a zip lock bag for at least ½ hour and up to 4 hours. Also, if you sometimes like a warm salad like many out there do, heat the dressing to just below boiling, turn of the heat, then pour it over the salad topped with freshly grilled chicken. Grilled Chicken Mandarin Salad with a Sweet and Sour Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp white vinegar 2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley ¼ tsp salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 2-3 drops hot pepper sauce, more if that is what you like 6 oz baby spinach 1 cup sliced celery ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions 1 can mandarin orange segments, 10 oz, drained very well, more if preferred 1 ¼-1 ½ lbs. boneless chicken breasts, grilled, then cut into ¼-inch strips Toasted sliced almonds For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Set aside for at least 1 hour and/or can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. In a large salad bowl, toss together spinach, celery, scallions, and mandarin orange segments. Pour dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Top with grilled chicken strips and sprinkle with toasted almonds. A common theme with chicken recipes is that there are so many options on what cut you want to go with or if you want to go bone-in or boneless, unless you are making a salad or sandwich when boneless is a no-brainer. This recipe is for 8 bone-in thighs

which comes with a scrumptious corn and tomato salad. Chicken thighs are most often my choice over breasts in that they keep much moister and have mega-more flavor, and this recipe likely translates to 1 dozen or more boneless thighs if you prefer to avoid dealing with bones. When grilling skin-on chicken thighs, watch for flare ups. I do love a good char on my chicken thighs, but not everyone does, so move the chicken away from the flames and reduce heat, if necessary, to keep it from charring more than you would prefer. Prep will take about ½ hour and grill time 15 minutes. Grilled Raspberry Vinaigrette Marinated Chicken Thighs with Summer Corn Salad 8-10 large bone-in chicken thighs, about 4 lbs. trimmed of excess skin/fat 20 oz bottled raspberry vinaigrette dressing 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp salt, divided 1 tsp ground pepper, divided 4 tbsp cider vinegar 5 cups fresh corn kernels cut off the cob, about 5-6 large ears of corn 2 ½ cups quartered cherry tomatoes 8 scallions, sliced ½ cup chopped fresh basil • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 27

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July 4, 2022 | THE LAKER | Page 27 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 26 Place the chicken in a large bowl or plastic Tupperware type container, and pour in the dressing after it has been shaken well. With tongs, flip the chicken over a couple of times to well coat and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, flipping them a couple more times while in the fridge. Once pulled, let the chicken sit at room temp for 15-20 minutes, pull from dressing and sprinkle all over with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Place the chicken on the preheated greased grill at medium-high heat, skin-side down, and cook, turning as needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degree, 20 minutes or so, give or take. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add corn, tomatoes, scallions, and basil. Toss to coat. Serve the salad with grilled chicken. As an option with the salad, depending on time and taste, grill the corn after lightly brushing with oil until lightly charred all over. Let cool somewhat before cutting off the cob. This is a great combo of chicken and corn salad. Speaking of good combos, how about chicken with a strawberry salsa? Sounds pretty good, right? I agree, and it is. Topping this grilled chicken, the right way with a chunky savory-sweet salsa, is incredible because everyone knows opposites attract. This recipe calls for boneless chicken breasts, which I do recommend, although as you know, boneless thighs are always a win/win. The marinating process for the chicken is 45 minutes, which is the perfect time to make the salsa, or most of it. The salsa does contain fresh diced avocado, which isn’t added to the salsa until it is time to eat as browned avocado isn’t very appealing to the eye, although it doesn’t affect the quality. This recipe is for 4-6 people and the prep/marinating/grill time will take 1½ hours at most. It’s a very easy recipe to multiply, and many I know love to multiply the salsa recipe as it’s awesome with many things. The salsa makes 3 cups and takes 10-15 minutes to make. I love a side of it with my eggs in the morning. Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa For The Chicken 1 can pineapple juice, 6 oz can 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground ancho chili pepper 1 ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts or thighs For The Salsa 2 cups diced fresh strawberries 2 scallions, thinly sliced ½ cup thinly sliced baby radishes 2 tbsp finely chopped chives 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1-2 ripe avocados, depending on your taste. Diced Whisk together the pineapple juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, ground ancho chili, salt, and pepper. With a needling tenderizer, stab the chicken generously. Place the chicken breasts in a large zip lock plastic bag and pour the marinade over chicken. Seal bag, and chill 45 minutes. While marinating, toss together strawberries, scallions, radishes, chives, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Heat the greased-up grill to medium-high. Once up to heat, place chicken on grates, and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked thru. Toss avocado into the salsa, gently combine and serve half on, half off the chicken and dig in. Lastly today is maybe my favorite of the bunch. Again, chicken thighs are the main ingredient, but this includes one of my all-time favorite fruits and sauces as we bring on the peaches. This recipe has a chili peach sauce and is accompanied by grilled peaches and onions. I love this dish in a ginormous way. This recipe is for 5 lbs. of bonein chicken thighs, which usually breaks down to 10-12 pieces. BBQ Chicken Thighs with a Sweet Chili and Peach Glaze 12 peaches, sliced in half and pitted, divided 1 ½ cups sweet chili sauce Juice and zest of 3 limes 16-20 scallions Wooden bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least ½ hour 4 large red onions, sliced into ¾ inch rings Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Kosher salt Freshly grind black pepper 5-6 lbs. of bone in chicken thighs In a blender add 4 roughly chopped peaches, sweet chili sauce, lime juice and zest and pulse and blend until smooth, then transfer to a bowl. On a rimmed sheet pan place remaining

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Yester year An Independent Woman: Helen Nicolay By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Helen Nicolay was unusual for the time in which she lived, traveling the country, meeting, and counting among her acquaintances notables such as President Abraham Lincoln. She was also busy writing books, and she summered in Holderness, New Hampshire with her father. After his death, Helen continued to come to the Squam Lake area each summer. She also was an accomplished artist, whose works captured images of people, landscapes and other subjects from her travels and everyday life. Helen was the daughter of John and Therena Bates Nicolay; John was President Lincoln’s personal secretary. Born in Paris, France in the 1860s, Helen started life at the time her father worked at the American Consul. It was the start of a life watching her father work in politics. When the family moved to America, they settled to Washington, DC where Mr. Nicolay took up the post of Marshal to the United States Supreme Court. (He had been Lincoln’s private secretary and remained in this position for some time, until the president appointed Nicolay to a diplomatic post in France.) The Nicolay’s were intelligent people

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STEM at Canterbury Shaker Village Recently, a state-of-the-art lab has been created within Canterbury Shaker Village’s Hubbard Education Center in preparation for Introduction to Scientific Research, an innovative hand-on educational program based in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Developed by New Hampshire Academy of Science (NHAS), the program is designed for students in grades 8 - 10. According to Dr. Peter Faletra, executive director at NHAS, the program is unique in that it provides a learning experience not possible in secondary schools. “We create an environment so students can actually do something that uses advanced scientific equipment that you would usually see in a good college laboratory,’ he explained. Regarding the program’s subject matter, students will not only sample the chemistry of the water quality on The Village’s 700-acre campus, but also isolate bacteria as well as identify and sequence it. Expressing enthusiasm at this first collaboration with The Village, Faletra said the potential

to expand such programming is significant. “At our main lab in Lyme, students at the high school and middle school level experience the complete scientific process — from designing an experiment and executing it to collecting and analyzing before presenting it to the scientific community,” he said. “There is that same potential here at Canterbury Shaker Village.” According to Leslie Nolan, executive director at The Village, the chance to work with NHAS to offer “an incredible learning experience” reflects a core value of the Shakers themselves. “The Shakers were innovators, always learning and adopting new technologies,” she said. “This program aligns with their philosophy and our mission as an educational institution.” Introduction to Scientific Research takes place at The Village in two separate sessions, July 18 - 22 and July 25 - 29, from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Full-price tuition is $750 with half-price scholarships available on a first-come, first-served basis. A

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Local Artist Exhibits Woodcut Monoprints

Local artist, Wendy Ketchum, has created an intriguing series of woodcut monoprints based on 19th century New England textile mills. Her exhibit will open at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery on July 9. The series was inspired by her love of history, 19th century photographs and the “many long rows of massive brick buildings” that dot the New England landscape. Her meticulous technique combines with her subject matter in a series of poignant pictures relating to the history of the “Mill Girls”. The work is inspired by old photographs of mill workers, as well as actual patterns made from fabrics

created at the mills. Join us for a reception to meet the artist on Saturday, July 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Ketchum will also host a “conversation” about the “Mill Girls” and their place in our history on Saturday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. The gallery is located at 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich. www.patricialaddcaregagallery for more information. Ketchum’s artist statement best describes The Mill, a project that has taken her several years to complete: “In the years between 1830 and 1860 tens of thousands of young single women were recruited to leave their family

farms in northern New England to seek social and economic independence through employment in the textile mills. Despite the yoke of corporate paternalism, millwork put a new kind of power into women’s hands economically, providing them with the highest wages offered to female employees anywhere in the US at the time. Coming from farms where time was dependent on the seasons, the “mill girls,” as they were called, were faced with the tyranny of the bell and clock tower dictating every minute of their working day. The cotton that fed the mills was grown and processed by slave labor in

the American South, and a portion of it was woven by mill girls into coarse cloth to clothe those very slaves creating a closed circle of labor. Many of the mill girls became ardent abolitionists, in addition to becoming labor reform activists fighting for better working conditions through walkouts, mass rallies, strikes, and the creation of one of the first labor reform leagues in the country. The exhibit will be on view through July 26. Gallery hours are from 10 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday and Monday, if the door is open, come on in.

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While the idea of building your own boat and setting sail in it seems like a fantasy, it is entirely real at the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM). “It’s true — you can build a high-quality boat and use it on the lake for many years,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings. This opportunity is available in NHBM’s Boat Building classes, which are offered separately for youth and adults/families. In Youth Boat Building, August 1 – August 12, girls and boys (ages 12 and up) will be provided with — and taught how to safely use — hand tools and a limited number of power tools. In Adult & Family Boat Building, July 9 – July 17, adults can work by themselves or with younger family members. Regarding style of boat, participants have choices, which range from a Bevin’s Skiff, Two-person canoe and One-person kayak to Opti sailboat

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“Junk” Journal Class The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery invites you to join us on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 9 am – 4 pm to create a beautiful keepsake in this “Junk” Journal Class with instructor, Jean Reed.

The word “junk” means old, discarded or useless. A “junk” journal is a book meant to put junk, memorabelia, and ephemera all in one place. The focus of this class is to create covers for your own personal “junk” journal by taking old book covers and covering them with interesting ephemera and junk paper. When finished you will fill your journal with all sorts of pages, papers, and then create pockets and tuck spots. Afterwards the blank spaces will be filled with memorabelia, photos, cards, love letters, or any other items that are of value to you.

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Hermit Woods Winery & Deli Changed Its Name Hermit Woods Winery & Deli will now be known as Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery and is now a full-service restaurant. Hermit Woods opened their order at the counter Deli in 2017. Over the past five years, the Deli has evolved. With the addition of 60 seats on their newly constructed third floor, now known as the Loft, and 32 outdoor seats on their newly built patio, the owners and their new Chef, Travis Greene, felt it was time to step up their game. As a result, you can now enjoy full table service seven days a week. Chef Travis, working closely with his rising star cook, Stephanie Burke, has created an exciting new farm-totable menu for the summer, including variations on many of Hermit Woods’s favorites and some ideas. Chef Travis sources local produce and meats from Picnic Rock and Beans and Greens Farm, fresh ingredients, and prepared foods from farmers and craft food

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The N.H. Natural Heritage Bureau has announced that smooth slender crabgrass, a plant previously known to exist only at Rock Rimmon Park in Manchester, N.H., has been officially declared globally extinct. This is the first documented plant extinction in New Hampshire and only the fifth in New England since European settlement. Native to New Hampshire, smooth slender crabgrass (Digitaria laeviglumis) differs from the weedy non-native crabgrasses found in lawns. Samples of a similar plant found in Mexico and Venezuela were initially hoped to be evidence of the grass’ existence elsewhere in the world, but recently concluded scientific studies determined that those samples were not a match. Rock Rimmon has been recognized as a botanical hotspot for more than 100 years. Rare plant records, dating back to 1899, document ten state-endangered and state-threatened plant species. The Natural Heritage Bureau has determined that five of the ten rare plant species previously documented at the park, including smooth slender crabgrass, are no longer there due to human-related activities.

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