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Interesting Museums to Explore by Motorcycle

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper If you are in the Lakes Region for Bike Week and perhaps new to the area, you might want to know about some great and unusual places to visit during your stay.

Did you know there is a castle high atop a mountain, open to visitors to tour? Or a museum focusing on life during World War II? How about a museum in a beautiful brick mill that interprets, right down to the huge water wheels, how people worked in days gone by? Perhaps you would choose to visit a peaceful place where a religious group lived and worshipped for many years?

These are but a few of the wonderful museums and attractions in the area you can visit while here for Bike Week (or anytime during the season).

Starting with the historic Belknap Mill on Beacon Street East in downtown Laconia, you can tour the first floor of the 1823 former mill building.

You will learn about when and why the mill was built, how it served as a textile business, what machinery was used, and a lot more.

According to information at www. belknapmill.org, the 1823 mill began operation by 1828, and replaced a wooden mill owned by Caniel Avery and earlier, by Stephen Perley. Investors who operated mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, replaced the original building with an industrial structure that was modern in its day. Lowell was a major place for big mills in those days, and the Belknap Mill copied a mill built in 1813 in Waltham, Massachusetts. The Waltham Mill was first in America to complete the whole textile manufacturing process, from raw cotton to finished cloth, in one place.

The Belknap Mill was constructed of brick in a post-and-beam style. Wooden columns support the open floor plan, and exposed joists (horizontal beams) support the floors and ceilings.

Multiple windows and the “double roof” provided natural light before the days of electricity. A waterwheel originally powered machines for weaving cloth, and it is the gigantic wheel in the Wheelhouse of the Belknap Mill that will amaze visitors today.

The historic Belknap Mill is the only remaining example of such a structure.

While other such mills have been destroyed or altered over time, the exte-

The Wright Museum in Wolfeboro rior of the Belknap Mill remains unchanged. The bell in the tower was cast

by George Holbrook, an apprentice to Paul Revere.

The Mill has a knitting machine exhibit, a Powerhouse exhibit, and the building itself is well worth stopping by for a tour. Added to this, there is a first-floor gallery with changing art exhibits. On select Friday evenings at 6 pm, Rotary Park, next door to the Mill, has free outdoor concerts. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

For information on open hours of the Belknap Mill, call 603-534-8813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.

If you are in the area for Bike Week, a stop at the Northeast Motor Sports Museum at 922 N. Route 106 in Loudon (near the New Hampshire Motor Speedway), has a lot to offer visitors.

The museum is a gem and has exhibits of helmets, engines, vintage racing attire, trophies, and cars. It also has memorabilia from the days of racing – both car and motorcycle – gone by.

A fundraiser for the museum will take place on June 12 when the AMA sanctioned Gypsy Tour starts at Laconia’s Motorcycle Week Rally Headquarters on Lakeshore Avenue in Weirs Beach.

Sign-ups for the Gypsy Tour start at 9 am and leave the Weirs at about 10:30 am on June 12. The tour is a police-escorted ride from Rally Headquarters in Laconia to the museum/Speedway.

For information about this fun museum, visit www.nemsmuseum.com or call 603-783-0183 for hours and admission prices.

A castle on a mountaintop with un-

surpassed views? A place built by a rags-to-riches early 1900s entrepreneur. Hiking trails and a meal in a café with patio dining? All this and more are available to the public at Castle in the Clouds on Rt. 171/455 Old Mountain Road in Moultonborough.

Enjoy a ride from Weirs Beach on Rt. 3 to Meredith and on to Rt. 25 to the Castle. Once up the mountain road, you will find plenty of parking and a short walk to the Carriage House where you can see the yearly exhibit interpreting life at the Castle during the original owner, Thomas Plant’s, day. Purchase tickets to tour the Castle and take a trolley up, up, up the road to the mansion.

Once at the Castle, tour the interior of the beautiful estate, where Thomas lived year round with his wife, Olive.

The home was quite inventive for its day, with household devices installed to make the servants’ lives easier and more productive. The exterior of the estate, with incredible views, is one you will not easily forget.

The grounds are extensive, and you can hike on trails and have a meal at the Carriage House Restaurant or grab

lunch at the handy Café in the Clouds building for a light lunch and for course, ice cream.

The Castle is open Thursdays through Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm. For information and a schedule of events, visit www.castleintheclouds.org or call 603-476-5900.

There is no doubt World War II will remain in the memories of many people and the stories of that harrowing time have been passed down through the generations. To see the stories told through artifacts, old photos and stories, plan to visit The Wright Museum of World War II at 77 Center St. in Wolfeboro.

The Wright Museum is unique and unforgettable. The collection is extensive, and cover the years from 1939 to 1945, when the war began and raged, right up until the end of the conflict.

With over 14,000 items in the collection from both the home front and the battlefield, visitors get to see how people from all walks of life – movie stars, average families and of course, the soldiers fighting for our freedom, lived during those years. There also are fully operational military vehicles, and the size and scope of the vehicles bring to life how the battles were fought.

This year’s special exhibits include Saturday Evening Post Covers from 1941-1946: The Art of Mead Schaeffer, Norman Rockwell, and Friends.

The exhibit runs through June 22.

Next up is the exhibit Let Me By Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank.

The show runs from July 1 to October 31. If you plan to be in the area beyond Bike Week, and here on July 1 or thereabout, visit the life-sized pictures of Anne’s world during the war.

Along with exhibits, visitors can take in lectures, special events, and more.

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Page 4 | THE LAKER June 13, 2022 • Museums continued from page 3 um, and after a tour, plan to have lunch or dinner in Wolfeboro. There are many restaurants, some with lakefront views. Visit www.wrightmuseum.org or call 603-569-1212. The museum is open daily during the summer and fall.

Do you like boating and a variety of boats from the early days to the present time? While in Wolfeboro, stop by the New Hampshire Boat Museum at 399 Center Street for a step back in time when boats were wooden, finely crafted and a pleasure to see and ride in comfort.

The museum began in 1992 when a group of antique boat lovers wanted to preserve and share the heritage of boating on the state’s waterways. In 2000 the museum found a home and it is a place for displaying exhibits and offering boating workshops each summer season.

You will like the exhibit space, which is in a big barrel-round roofed structure once part of the Allen A Resort. When you visit, you will walk into a huge exhibit space with beautiful antique

Canterbury Shaker Village wooden boats, old photos, and boat replicas on display. You also will get in on programs and workshops, and you can book a ride on the museum’s Millie B, which is located and offers rides at the Wolfeboro Town Docks. The 28-ft. mahogany, triple cockpit “woodie” is a replica 1928 Hacker-Craft, accurate down to the seat colors. Riding in the Millie B, you will experience the golden age of boating, when such boats ruled freshwater lakes.

Visit the museum at www.nhbm.org or call 603-569-4554.

If you want to spend a few hours, or an entire day doing something completely different, visit Canterbury Shaker Village at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury. You will feel the peace and quiet the moment you walk onto the grounds of this special place. The community was started in 1792, when the followers of leader Mother Ann Lee started the seventh Shaker gathering

place. The religious group remained in existence for 200 years. When the last living Shaker sister, Ethel Hudson, passed away, it began operation as a museum (in 1992).

As you tour the grounds and see the beautiful buildings, you will be amazed at the breadth and scope of the peaceful village, where at one time an astounding 300 people lived and worked.

There were many buildings and about 3,000 acres at the Canterbury Shaker community, all dedicated to living peacefully and following a religious system of beliefs. It was their generosity to “the world’s people” as they called outsiders, that set the Shakers apart. Not to mention their fine craftsmanship of everything they made, from Shaker baskets to woodworking and the construction of their buildings.

You can tour the village, learn how the Shakers lived, shop in the Village Store, and feel the peace and quiet of the special place. There also are guided tours from Tuesdays through Sundays; visit www.shakers.org for information or call 603-783-9511.

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The Granite State Ambassadors and the Lake Host Program: Two Organizations Making a Difference in New Hampshire

By Mark Okrant Riddle me this: Who wears hunter green or royal blue, and makes New Hampshire a friendlier, environmentally safer place?

There are actually two answers to this question. Hunter green is the shirt color worn by New Hampshire’s excellent corps of visitor information people, the Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs).

Meanwhile, the first line of defense for protecting the state’s lakes—the Lake Host Program—wears royal blue.

In its never-ending campaign to keep vacationers happy, the State of New Hampshire has an advantage over neighboring states—a secret weapon in the form of those hunter green-garbed volunteers known as the Granite State Ambassadors (nhgranitestateambassadors.org). The NHGSA organization was formed during the mid-1990s as a first-of-its-kind concept in statewide travel information services.

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cultural attributes, to places to dine and stay overnight. At the end of those training sessions, each green-clad volunteer is well prepared to serve the traveling public.

The Lakes Region has benefitted tremendously from the presence of NHGSA, with approximately one thousand volunteer hours spent at three visitor meeting places: the Canterbury Welcome Center, the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce (Laconia), and the Lakes Region Visitor Information Center (Tilton). GSAs have responded to several thousand inquirers who subsequently used the knowledge they gained to enjoy numerous vacation days on the lakes.

Many of us take for granted that New Hampshire’s lakes are some of the cleanest in the US. The present condition of the lakes is a byproduct of hard work by a group of royal blueclad people who spend countless hours at boat ramps. The mission of the Lake Host Program (nhlakes.org) is, “to keep New Hampshire’s lakes clean and healthy, now and in the future.” Working with its primary partner, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) and others, the organization promotes clean water policies and responsible use, by educating the public and recreationalists how to care for those waterways.

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For 30-years, Laconia Rotary’s biggest fundraiser has been a motorcycle raffle. A limited number of tickets ($20 each) have been on sale since early Spring and the event concludes on the last day of Laconia Motorcycle Week when the Club announces the winner of a brand-new 2022 Harley-Davidson right on Lakeside Avenue in the heart of Weirs Beach. This year the drawing will be on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19th, 2022, at 4 pm.

Proceeds from the raffle directly benefit the Lakes Region community, including organizations such as The

Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Central NH, Got Lunch Laconia, Belknap Mill Society, Gale Memorial Library, Laconia Little League, NH Veterans’ Association and many more.

Laconia Rotary has supported the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation for 64-years with scholarship contributions totaling $354,500! Additionally, Laconia Rotary Club makes an annual financial commitment to the Rotary International Foundation, helping to provide financial support for global projects, such as providing clean water and emergency shelter boxes to people living in third-world countries.

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If infected boats and other equipment were permitted to enter the water unchecked, they would introduce numerous unwelcome species into the ecosystem. Soon, dense vegetative mats of Eurasian Milfoil and other invaders would disrupt the natural balance within the lakes, making recreation activity unpleasant and dangerous. This disruption can impact plant, fish, avian, and other forms of wildlife, ultimately having a negative effect on shoreline property values. The sad news is that 91 lakes, or 1 in 10, presently have confirmed infestations. Once these invasive plants have gained a foothold, the process of controlling and removing them becomes very difficult and expensive.

Enter the Lake Host Program— an organization of more than 600 volunteer and paid personnel. According to Kat Kelleher, Conservation Program Assistant, “We are the first line of defense versus invasive plants and animals.” Interestingly, the battleground for this ongoing struggle is not actually in the water. The Lake Hosts perform their vital services on the boat ramps and sites before watercraft enter the state’s lakes. Here, the intrepid blue shirt-clad Hosts have conducted more than 90,000 courtesy boat inspections.

During a typical interaction, a Lake Host will identify herself or himself, then begin a process that is part education and part inspection. Hosts explain the characteristics of invasive species and describe their threat to the lakes. Next, the Host will conduct an inspection of all equipment, removing suspect material from the boat, trailer, and other gear that may come into contact with the water. Hosts also educate owners about draining water from the boat and leaving drain plugs open. The other important step is to survey each boater about where a boat has been used. Finally, any specimens the Hosts collect are submitted to DES for identification.

During the 21 years of its existence, Lake Hosts have conducted 1.35 million inspections, and have removed more than 1,650 invasive species from visiting watercraft. The organization is continually recruiting new members aged 16 and older. Training lasts a minimum of two hours, and is offered at no cost to the individual.

Recently, these two organizations have communicated about the possibility of GSAs volunteering as Lake Hosts. Early indications are that there is interest on the part of both groups.

The one sticking point would appear to be the color of shirt that must be worn.

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WAR PIGEONS: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878-1957

On Tuesday, June 14th, the Wright Museum will welcome author Elizabeth G. Macalaster. This is the fifth program of the Wright Museum’s 2022 Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney Education Series.

War Pigeons traces the remarkable service of homing pigeons in the U.S. Military, from its beginnings after the Civil War to the birds’ invaluable communications role in every branch of the U.S. military through two world wars and beyond. For 75 years, through four wars on four continents, these onepound birds were the military’s most reliable means of communication, carrying messages in and out of gas, smoke, exploding bombs and gunfire. They flew through jungles, across deserts, mountains and large expanses of ocean.

Sometimes they arrived at their lofts nearly dead from wounds or exhaustion, but they got their messages through.

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creasing threat of cyberattacks, should the military restart a feathered branch?

Elizabeth Macalaster started her career as a marine biologist. She turned to science journalism and worked for the U.S. Department of Interior and EPA on water quality issues. Elizabeth now writes primarily science and history articles for newspapers and magazines.

Elizabeth is the author of Reckoning At Harts Pass, an adventure/thriller in which homing pigeons play a covert role. Elizabeth lives with her husband on the coast of Maine where she likes to hike, row and watch land and seabirds Doors open at 6 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14th 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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On Saturday, June 18, (NHBM) New Hampshire Boat Museum will host New Hampshire Appreciation Day, which offers free admission for New Hampshire residents.

“We want to thank New Hampshire residents for their continuing support of the Museum, especially these last couple of years,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings, “And of course welcome our fellow residents who haven’t visited before.

Some highlights at NHBM this season include its newest featured exhibit, “Letting Off Steam: Escaping to New Hampshire during the Golden Age of Steam.” The exhibit will display a Fitzhenry Steam Engine from the historic Iona steamboat, which is on loan from the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, MA. “The exhibit will also feature artifacts from the Woodsum Steamboat Company on Lake Sunapee,” noted Cummings. “The exhibit highlights how steam engines, particularly steamboats, changed New Hampshire.”

The exhibit also celebrates the 150th anniversary of the M/S Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee and the 150th anniversary of

the railroad’s arrival in Wolfeboro.

In addition to “Letting Off Steam: Escaping to New Hampshire during the Golden Age of Steam,” NHBM will continue to display 2021’s rowing exhibit, “Who’s In The Boat?,” which explores New Hampshire’s relationship with competitive and recreational rowing.

“New Hampshire Appreciation Day is a fun opportunity to visit the museum and find out what’s happening this summer with NHBM,” added Cummings. New Hampshire Appreciation Day takes place on Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, at NHBM, 399 Center St., in Wolfeboro. To gain free entry, New Hampshire residents should bring their driver’s license.

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Yester year The Start of Laconia Motorcycle Bike Week

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

In 1916 and 1917, the Lakes Region was a different place. Tourism was popular, but not like we know it today. Large hotels and boarding houses provided bed and board to those who wanted to vacation in the area.

However, motorcycling was in its infancy, and at that time it was not as popular. But for those who had a taste of motorcycling, in the Lakes Region it was all about the Gypsy Tour. Back then most of the roads around the area were dirt and this made traveling slower. If you wanted to stay overnight, you would check into an inn or find a farm that offered a room and a meal for the night. Or you could find a wooded spot and pitch a tent.

Belonging to a club was popular in those days, and while women were encouraged to join sewing circles and other genteel social activities, men might join a sports club. The horse and buggy were not in much use any longer, and exciting modes of transportation such as motorcycles were becoming popular.

Motorcyclists liked to ride around their hometown with friends and the experience of the freedom helped motorcycling to grow. In 1916, a group

Bay State Motorcycle Club of Massachusetts after arriving to Weirs Beach for the Gypsy Tour in 1918. Photo Courtesy: Warren Huse. of motorcycle dealers got together and decided to take a longer tour. It was a great idea, although perhaps a bit risky because no vehicle – whether car or motorcycle - was reliable at that time.

However, the bike dealers went ahead and organized a trip to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. It can be assumed they chose the area because it was on Lake Winnipesaukee. The area was becoming a vacation destination and motorcycle riders knew they would have a great ride and a fun time in this part of New Hampshire.

The first tour in 1916 was a success, although it was an unofficial gathering.

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In 1917, the ride was dubbed the Gypsy Tour, and it became an official event.

The goals of the tour were (from information at www.laconiamcweek. com), in an article in the March 13, 1919, issue of Motorcycle and Bicycle Weekly magazine, “To provide a good time for the riders, and their wives, sisters, and sweet-hearts.”

The tours were sanctioned by the Federation of American Motorcyclists (FAM) and more and more motorcyclists came to the area each year. By 1924, the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) held the sanction for the tour. Certainly, the motorcycle

event was becoming very popular.

The name Gypsy Tour came from the idea that riders would live somewhat like gypsies, riding the roads and setting up tents for sleeping and cooking over a campfire.

Many visitors traveled to Weirs Beach where they could reconnect with other motorcycle enthusiasts they had met in previous years. According to information at www.dairlylandinsurance.com, the motorcycle event was put on hold during the difficult World War II years from 1942 to 1945.

Motorcycle riders continued to come to the Laconia area each year, and one motorcyclist – Fritzie Baer - had the vision for the future and all the event could be. The Belknap Area (today’s Gunstock) in Gilford had the space to bring the motorcycle races to the location. Before this, the daring Hill Climb competitions took place on Tower Street in the Weirs area. Other races sprang up around the Lakes Region as well, but a large race location was needed.

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Baer made motorcycles into a career; during the 1920s he was a mechanic and a salesman for motorcycle dealerships. Baer not only fixed and sold bikes, but he also rode them and was a driving force in the Fritz’s Roamers Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts in the 1930s. The club was popular and became known for its many biking programs. Soon, Fritzie became a dealer for Indian bikes, and during World War II formed civil defense activities for motorcycle clubs.

Baer also had a distinctive voice and his knowledge of motorcycle racing made him sought-after as an announcer

for races.

Baer liked the Belknap Area for motorcycle races. Changes were made to the Belknap Area facilities, with a covered judge’s stand and a faster racetrack due to some paving of the course.

Baer was known in motorcycle circles, and his vision to organize events was instrumental in bringing racing to the Belknap Recreational Area in Gilford.

In the early 1950s, Baer became manager of Belknap Area, according to historical information at www.newenglandskihistory.com. He had the skills to promote motorcycle racing. The race was called the Laconia Classic, and it was held at the Belknap Area until 1963. (At that time the Classic was moved to a racetrack in Loudon, New Hampshire.)

The Motorcycle Races at the Belknap

Recreation Area drew large crowds and became an annual tradition, helping put Laconia Bike Week on the map. There were large groups of motorcycle fans converging upon the Lakes Region.

Those were the days of motorcycle clubs, with members showing support for their group by entering best-dressed cyclist contests and other family-oriented activities.

The races and motorcycle clubs were a lot of fun, and many events entertained the fans and racers. A parade of clubs entered the “Best Dressed Club” contest for example. Neatest Dressed Rider (male and female), and a prize for the man and woman rider coming the greatest distance to the Lakes Region were given. Other events included bowling with various motorcycle clubs competing, a donut eating contest, and even sack races.

In the 1950s, drivers were enthusiastic about the improved course at the Belknap Area. People were not only noticing the races but were coming to take part in events. An iconic figure during those years was Baer, well known for wearing a red hat and smoking a cigar.

The event was popular and eventually became a week-long celebration.

The Lakes Region is still the spot for the action, and we can thank the early riders and clubs who came to New Hampshire in the early 1900s. In 1916 and 1917, it was all about the Gypsy Tour. The notion of freedom, and simply going where one wished helped the event, and it is that freedom that makes the area and the event so popular to this day.

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Through June 6, The Art of Encaustic Painting, Janet Sanguedolce, 6-7 pm, Lakes Center for the Arts, exhibit at Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Through June 19, Kirkwood Gardens Plant Sale, Kirkwood Gardens, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 900 U.S. Rt. 3., Holderness, 968-7194, www. nhnature.org.

Through June 25, Photography Exhibit by Joe Sack, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

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Through June 30, NH Jewish Food Festival, pick up July 2224, Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court St., Laconia, homemade, traditional Jewish foods, order online June 1-30, pick up on July 22-24. at Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court St., Laconia. Order at: https://tbinh.org/product-category/food-festival/ Through June 30, The Quiet Side of New Orleans, art exhibit by Larry Frates, at Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

FREE FAMILY FUN! Exhibits • Videos Hiking Trails

Through June 30, Wood Working Craft of John White exhibit, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, presented by Lakes Center for the Arts, info: www.wolfeborolibrary.org.

Through July 9, Collective Charm, art exhibit, Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, Governor Wentworth Arts Council, info@governorwentworthartscouncil.org. Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212.

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.

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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.

25th), Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, info/registration: www.squamlkes.org, 968-7336 June 11-19, Laconia Motorcycle Week, daily, 8 am-9 pm, Rally Headquarters, Lakeside Ave. Boardwalk, Weirs Beach, www.laconiamcweek.com.

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June 13, Kite Making Workshop, 6 pm, Lakes Region Art Gallery, build a kite as a piece of art, 120 Laconia Rd., Suite 132, Tilton, 998-0029, www. lraanh.org.

June 13, Pet Run Ride: Mae West Memorial Ride to benefit the local animal shelter, Funds4Paws, 10:30 am, departs from Rally Headquarters, Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, lineup at 8:30 am, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 13, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

June 13, The Re-enactor’s Cookbook, 6-7:30 pm, with M. Allyson Szabo, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration a must: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org, 476-8895.

June 13, Tribute to Long-Time Motorcyclists at the Looney Bin, 7:30-9:30 pm, Weirs Beach, 366-2300.

June 14, 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.

June 14, Moonlight Tours, 9 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

June 14, Outdoor Storytime for Young Children, 10:30-11:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

June 14, Ride to the Racetrack, Charity Ride, leaves Laconia Harley at 10 am and proceeds to NH Motorspeedway, Loudon, info: www.laconiamcweek. com.

June 14, Vintage Motorcycle Display, 10 am-2 pm, Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 15, Fireworks Show, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.laconiamcweek.com.

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June 15, Ladies of Harley, registration 9 am, departs 10 am, info: www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 15, Learn to Crochet Flower Workshop, 10 am-12:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

June 15, Vanished Veterans-NH’s Civil War Monuments & Memorials, historical program, 7 pm, via Zoom, Freedom Historical Society, www.freedomhistoricalsociety.org., 539-5799.

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June 15-18 & 21-25, Private Lives at Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

June 16, Polliwogs, Flower Press, 10-11 am, learn about flowers, age pre-K with adult accompaniment, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

June 16, Sap House Meadery Monthly Concert Series, featuring Jordan Tirell-Wysocki duo, traditional Celtic music, doors open at 5 pm, concert 7-8 pm, tickets include fixed dinner menu, info: 539-1672, www.saphousemeadery.com.

June 16, Sow & Grow Gardening, 9-10 am, learn about gardening, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 3665695, www.prescottfarm.org.

June 16, The Music of Cream, 39 S. Main St., Flying Monkey, Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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June 16, Volunteer Pizza and Beer Night, Chocorua Lake Basin, volunteers invited, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 5:30-7:30 pm, 323-6252 for info.

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June 16-17, Introduction to Hand Spinning, 9 am-5 pm, instructor Andrea Myklebust, spinning workshop, Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Rd., Loudon, info/pre-register: 435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

June 17, Arts in the Park concert, with Steve Dennis, 6-8 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org., free, open to public, bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner for show in Rotary Park.

June 17, Beginner Mah Jongg Class, 11 am-1 pm, craft class, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

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June 17 & 18, Big Fish, movie at the Village Players, 7:30 pm, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com

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June 17 & 18, The Gin Game, 7:30 pm, Advice to the Players, Center Sandwich, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

June 17 & 18, Thomas Rhett, at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford NH. Info: www.banknhpavilion.com June 17-19, Spirit of Art: Color, 9 am-5 pm, instructor Mary Zicafoose, workshop, Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Rd., Loudon, info/pre-register: 435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

June 18, America’s Boating Course, boating safety course by Lakes Region Power Squadron, 10 am-5 pm, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554.

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June 18, Basic Boating Class – Ready to Launch for women boaters, by Jacob Marsh at 10 am at Back Bay Town Docks, Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org.

June 18, Best of NH Party, 5:30-8 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, tickets/info: www.bestofnh.com.

June 18, Celebrating Billy Joel – America’s Piano Man, at The Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www coloniallaconia.com.

June 18, Gaelic Storm, 7:30 pm, 39 S. Main St., Flying Monkey, Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

June 18, How Healthy is Your Lake?, 9-10:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, program of Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 5:30-7:30 pm, 323-6252 for info.

June 18, Musket Dirt Shootout, NHMS, noon, 4-wheeled action, 1122 Rt. 106 North, Loudon, 783-4931, www.nhms.com.

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June 18, NH Appreciation Day, free admission for all NH residents, 10 am-4 pm, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

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June 18, NH Gay Men’s Chorus, high-end juggling show, 7:30 pm, Barnstormers, summer theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

June 18, Sasquatch Footy Regatta, 9 am-4 pm, takes place at Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, by Back Bay Skippers Model Yacht Club, NH Boat Museum, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

June 18, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, Sammy Blanchette, 3-6 pm, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-8915, www.gunstock.com.

June 18, Secrets of the Great Wheel, 9 am-5 pm, instructor Andrea Myklebust, spinning workshop, Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Rd., Loudon, info/pre-register: 435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

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June 18, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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June 18-19, 99th Loudon Classic, starts at 8 am, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Rt. 106, Loudon, www.nhms.com.

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June 19, Father’s Day Solstice Party, 10-11:30 am, hike & party, Moose Mt. Regional Greenways, 473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

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June 19, Laconia Rotary Club Raffle Drawing of new 2022 Harley-Davidson, annual fundraiser, 4 pm, proceeds from the raffle directly benefit the Lakes Region community, Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, info: laconiarotary.org.

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June 19, Raelyn Nelson Band concert, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

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June 19, Seven Last Words, NH Master Chorale, 4 pm, The Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www coloniallaconia.com.

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June 19 & 20, Vintage Bazaar, 8:30 am, antiques, vintage finds, craft, live music & more, 25 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, 800-GO-VALLEYwww.waterville.com.

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June 19-Sept. 4, Music on the Meetinghouse Green, 4-5 pm, outdoor concert, bring a picnic, chair, and enjoy all types of music, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, info: 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

June 20, 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.

June 20, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

June 21, Alton Historical Society program, Historic and Unusual Weathervanes of the Granite State, by Glenn Knoblock, 7-9 pm, Gilman Library, 100 Main St., Alton, www.altonhistoricalsociety.org.

June 21, Arts & World War II: Hitler’s Cultural Ambitions and Theft, 7-8 pm, lecture at Wright Museum, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www. wrightmuseum.org.

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June 21, Outdoor Storytime for Young Children, 10:30-11:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

June 21, Summer Fresh Flower Arranging & Care, 10 am-3 pm, learn floral design techniques with Shirley Glines, League of NH Craftsmen Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, register: 284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

June 22, Meet the Artist, Wood Working Craft of John White, 6-7 pm, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, presented by Lakes Center for the Arts, info: www.wolfeborolibrary.org.

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ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts works by 35 artists, new classes & events. Open 10-5 pm daily except closed Tuesdays, and First Fridays from noon-7 pm. 323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, info/call for hours: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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

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

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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, Moultonborough. For schedule or more information, email: countryvillagequilters@yahoo.com.

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

Garden Tour, 9:30 am, Fridays starting June 10, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.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, 284-7532.

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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.

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., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www.loon.org.

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2022 Featured Exhibits May 1 to June 22: • Saturday Evening Post Covers 1941-1946: The Art of Mead Schaeffer, Norman Rockwell and Friends

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org.

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, Tamworth, 323-7591.

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

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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.

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

New England’s FAVORITE Waterpark

Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, 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, 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.

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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 on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

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By Chef Kelly Bonjour Lakes Region Friends.

How’s Bike Week treating all of you?

It’s certainly a fun time of year - not to mention a great kick start to our local economy - to get the summer season off and running. Considering the Memorial Day Weekend crowd we had, as well as Bike Week so far, I think it’s obvious that most people are somewhat sick of being cooped up for the winter, not to mention the last couple of years with Covid, and despite these ridiculous gas prices we are dealing with. To anyone

owning a local business, especially the restaurants, hotels, and campgrounds, I’m sure there are many 3-Mile-Smiles going on. Once the 4th of July hits, it’s Game On!!!

One thing always associated with Bike Week is that the last day of the festivities falls on Father’s Day. For the local Dads hoping to see their older kids who may have moved away, the good news/bad news is that if they are heading north by car to visit, they don’t have to deal with much traffic heading north as the bikers leaving the area are

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There’s no doubt that Dad’s Day doesn’t get quite the hoopla that Mom’s Day does, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less important. Restaurants are flood-

ed on Mother’s Day as the dads like to spoil them as they most definitely deserve to be, but in the restaurant world, Father’s Day is a total non-issue. Most Dads I know end up doing the grilling on their day, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing as food off the grill is as good as it gets, plus the weather is generally • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 19

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June 13, 2022 | THE LAKER | Page 19 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 18 more grill friendly than Mom’s Day. My thought here is hoping Mom and the kids can help prep some great food ideas so come grill time, all Dad must do is throw the food on, flip it a time or two for a quick and delicious meal that was a total team effort. I’m going to share things from breakfast to an appetizer to lunch to dinner, as well as an awesome dessert.

Breakfast first. This is an extremely quick and delicious way to start any morning, and I’m not exaggerating when I say this is a quick one to put together, as well as to cook. It’s not like a breakfast bake kind of thing that takes 45 minutes to cook. This is a morning frittata, done in a large skillet that is started on the stove top for a few minutes and then finished for a few minutes in the oven. Most frittata recipes are baked for anywhere from 15-20 minutes if done in individual dishes to more like that 45–50-minute time frame if done in bulk.

Granted this a vegetarian recipe, which is awesome as it is, but it would take next to no effort at all to toss in some crumbled bacon, sausage, or ham, so for you carnivores out there, don’t you fret. What this recipe does have in it is firm ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella. You can

obviously add onions, bell peppers, fresh spinach, as well as anything else you might like, but sometimes simple is a beautiful thing. Being done in a skillet, once it slides out in a large circle, I cut mine like a pizza into wedges and serve with your favorite sides, maybe home fries, a side of meat and toast, or maybe some fruit salad.

Regardless how you decide to play your cards here, this is easy, fun, and yummy. One of the most important aspects to consider when making this is you need firm tomatoes as a soft juicier tomato is going to make for a loose/wet frittata which won’t set up as well as it should. Believe you me my friends, stick to the ripe and firm. This will give you a great cheesy, herby, light, and savory main course to your breakfast. Depending on your pan sizes at home, this will work great in one large skillet or two smaller of the same size.

This recipe is for 12 eggs and will feed 6 quite easily, or more if the eaters are smaller.

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Preheat the broiler. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. Pour 1 tbsp of the oil into a very large well-seasoned ovenproof skillet or use 2 skillets with half the ingredients in each.

Place over medium heat on the stovetop and pour in the egg mixture. Scatter the tomatoes, cheese, and basil over the eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. When the bottom just begins to brown, place the skillet under the broiler just until the top is set, a minute or two or less if in smaller pans. Remove from the oven and use a large spatula to transfer the frittata to a serving platter.

Cool a few minutes, cut into wedges, and serve.

I love a great appetizer/snack kind of thing, and this an awesome option.

I love anything buffaloed, and I love sliders, so let’s combine the two mentalities into a Buffalo Chicken Slider, shall we? Again, easy, and quick. As I do with just about any slider I throw together, I use Kings Hawaiian Rolls, which are wicked good if you haven’t tried them, although most any dinner type roll could work. As for the chicken part, the choice is yours, although to keep things simplified, I prefer to use a store-bought rotisserie bird and rip that baby apart. There is also a tremendous, seasoned butter that’s gets brushed over these that helps push them over the top, going from really

good to outstanding. These are always a party favorite regardless of the occasion. This recipe makes a dozen sliders and between prep and baking, considering you do use a rotisserie chicken, this will go together in a half hour.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 package Kings Hawaiian Rolls, 12 count ½ cup of blue cheese or ranch dressing ½ - ¾ cup of buffalo sauce, depending on your taste 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup butter melted ½ tsp garlic salt ½ tsp Italian seasoning Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic salt and Italian seasoning and set aside. In a separate medium sized bowl, mix the chicken, blue cheese or ranch dressing, cheese, and buffalo sauce together. Split your rolls in half, place the bottom half in a prepared 9x13 lightly greased baking dish. Spread chicken mixture on bottom half of rolls. Place the top half of the buns on top and brush the top of the rolls with the melted butter mixture. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 20

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For lunch, or dinner if that sounds better, I have a delectable burger for the Dad and all the adults in the crowd as I don’t see this being a kid friendly burger, but what do I know. It’s always easy enough to make burgers for the kids or the fussy if needed. This burger is made for those who love the taste of wine and mushrooms, like me for instance. Besides the burger, I add a unique potato salad that will accompany the burger in a great way. The secret to the spud salad is using oven roasted potatoes. Many potato salads are guilty of gaining moisture over

time, and that is usually because of the water absorbed in the spuds during the boiling process. These you cut, season and bake, cool, and mix. With the seasoning before baking, this gives you great flavor in every bite you take.

This is a very fun combo.

Let’s start with the burger. If you are a little sick and tired of the usual run of the mill grilled burger, this is the perfect remedy for that. Once again, this is easy, but is truly a gourmet burger made with merlot, portabella shrooms and goat cheese. This is a 5-star burger my friends. I usually suggest using ground beef with a decent fat content when grilling burgers, as in 75%80% lean, as there is much more flavor. Plus, most of the fat renders out, adding more flame and yes, flavor.

This burger though will be chock full of flavor, so if your budget allows it, bump the burger to 90% if you can, but

regardless of the fat content, this is a huge win/win burger recipe. Prep and cook time will take a little less than an hour and will feed 4.

Mushroom Merlot Burger 1 ½ lbs. ground beef 2 ½ tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt & fresh grind black pepper to season to your liking 4 large portabella mushrooms, stems removed 1-2 tbsp olive oil 4 of the best hard, crusty burger rolls or bread possible ½ - ¾ cup goat cheese 4 romaine lettuce leaves For the Wine Sauce 1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp minced shallots 1 cup of your choice of Merlot ¼ cup beef broth 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp butter 2 tsp flour ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Chopped parsley, optional To prepare sauce, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add shallots and cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until caramelized. Stir in wine, broth, and thyme. Cook over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced to ½ cup. Combine butter and flour to make a roux and whisk into sauce. Stir in ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Cover, reduce heat to low to keep warm.

Combine ground beef, 2 ½ tbsp parsley, and salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four ½ inch thick patties and set aside. Preheat your well-oiled grill to medium on one side, medium high on the other. Lightly brush the shrooms with the oil. Place the burgers on the hotter side and grill for 4-6 minutes per side or until they are at your desired temp. Once you flip them halfway thru, put the shrooms on the medium side and grill for a few minutes on each side until tender, turning occasionally. Place buttered rolls on the grill until toasted. Bring the sauce to a higher heat, if necessary. Spread ½

of cheese on the bottom half of the hot toasted roll. Top each with lettuce leaf, mushroom, and burger, then drizzle evenly with sauce. Crumble remaining goat cheese over tops. Pop on the top half of the roll and go for it. Depending on how much of the sauce you put on your burger, you can make it a knife and fork burger if preferred as it could get messy, but well worth it. Regardless how you eat it, you will love it. To me, a BBQ isn’t successful unless you need a bunch of napkins. Now, for the accompanying spud salad.

Roasted Potato Salad For The Roasted Potatoes 3 lbs. red potatoes cut into small cubes 2 tsp salt, or enough to taste 2 tsp fresh grind black pepper 2 tsp season salt, yes, season salt as well as the above salt, trust me 2 tbsp olive oil The Making of The Salad 1 medium red onion diced 10-12 slices bacon, cooked and diced 6 large eggs, hard boiled to the doneness you prefer 1 cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tbsp brown spicy mustard ¼ tsp dill weed ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

Spray a pan well with pan release spray. Put the cubed potatoes in a large bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasoned salt and well coat all the spuds. Dump on the pan and bake in an even layer, roast uncovered for 35-45 minutes, depending on the size of the potato cubes, until they are crispy, turning them halfway thru the cooking process. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. In a bowl, add the spuds, onion, chopped bacon, eggs, mayo, mustard, dill weed, and the salt and pepper. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir/combine until all the pota• ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 21

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Time does improve the flavor, and the leftovers.

It is now time to focus on a great dinner menu, including a main course, a great side dish and then dessert. The main course theme is a shrimp dish, done on skewers with a unique twist as the skewers also contain garlic stuffed black olives. I agree, not the usual kabob mentality, but boy oh boy, this is pretty darn over the top. This is accompanied by a foil pack of veggies, to be grilled, containing a blend of green beans and bell peppers in a balsamic marinade. This is a great double bill my friends. This recipe will make 6 kabobs, each with 3 shrimp and 3 stuffed olives. Prep and marinating time will take close to 2 hours and cooking time will take mere minutes. To help with time, I suggest making the marinade a day in advance and refrigerate, and you can also make the kabobs a day in advance as well, but don’t marinade them until about a half hour prior to grilling.

Grilled Shrimp and Garlic Stuffed Black Olive Skewers For the marinade 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp dried Greek oregano or other fragrant dried oregano 4 tsp freshly grated lemon zest 6 tbsp of a good quality brandy 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil For the kabobs 18 garlic cloves, peeled ¼ cup olive oil 18 large black olives, such as Kalamata, pitted 18 large shrimp, about 1 lb. of 16/20’s, shelled, deveined, tails on Six 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes and drained Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon Make the marinade in a bowl, whisking together the garlic, oregano, zest,

brandy, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and set aside. Put the garlic cloves in a small saucepan, cover with ¼ cup olive oil, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. As soon as the oil comes to a simmer, turn the heat to very low and cook the garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and very lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the garlic cloves and set aside. Reserve the garlic oil for another use as I treat this oil like gold. Stuff each olive with a garlic clove, cutting the olive open a little if necessary. Nestle a stuffed olive into the curve of each shrimp. Thread 3 olive-stuffed shrimp onto each skewer.

Be sure to pass the skewer first through the tail of the shrimp, then through the garlic-stuffed olive, then through the head of the shrimp so everything is securely skewered. Fire up your oiled grill to medium. Place the skewers in a nonreactive pan and cover them with the marinade. Marinate the skewers for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the skewers from the pan, shaking off the excess marinade, and season them on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill the skewers, with the lid off, turning them as needed, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. If you’re not sure whether they’re cooked through, take a skewer off the grill, and cut into the thickest part of a shrimp with a small knife. It should be opaque all the way through.

Squeeze the lemon over the skewers right before you take them from the grill. Now for the veggie foil packs, which will take longer to cook than the shrimp, but the 2 components will be easy to time to come out accordingly.

Roasted Balsamic Green Beans and Bell Peppers (4 Foil packets) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp pure maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp salt 12 oz fresh green beans 2 colored bell peppers of choice, thinly sliced lengthwise ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar These will take 20 minutes to prep, which can be done a day in advance if wanted and will take 15-20 minutes to cook.

To prep, start with four 20-24 inch

long pieces of heavy-duty foil. Mix oil, mustard, syrup, garlic, and salt in a large bowl. Add beans and peppers and toss. Place ¼ of the mixture, about 1 cup on each side of the 4 foil sheets. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Close the packet to cover the ingredients. If you aren’t using heavy duty foil, wrap each pack in a 2nd foil sheet. Starting at the top, seal the packet by folding the edges together in a series of small, tight folds. Twist the tip of the packet and tuck it underneath to help keep the packet closed. Grill over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the packets to another spot on the grill about halfway through to ensure even cooking. The veggies and kabobs are truly a great marriage.

It’s dessert time now and it’s a doozie of a cheesecake. One of my favorite ice creams out there is butter pecan, and although this cheesecake is a far cry from ice cream, the flavors are certainly in tune. One key part of the equation is needing a 9-inch springform pan. This is a great recipe to make in advance as it takes about 20-30 minutes to prep, an hour to cook and at least another hour to cool, but even more is better. This will give you a dozen pieces of luscious awesomeness.

Butter Pecan Cheesecake For the crust 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup melted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar For The cheesecake 3 packages of cream cheese, 8 oz

each, room temp ½ cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 cups sour cream 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 475 degrees. For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup pecans, butter, and 1/3 cup white sugar in a food processor and pulse until evenly combined. Press mixture in the bottom and partly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan lightly sprayed with pan release spray. Beat cream cheese and ½ cup white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix well and fold in 1 cup pecans.

Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 300 degrees and continue baking for 50 minutes more.

Turn off oven, open door slightly, and let cake sit in oven for 1 hour. Pull and let sit at room temp until at room temp and refrigerate until all are ready to indulge.

Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads out there. Enjoy the time with your family as that is how it should be. Until we meet again next week when I will be sharing some incredible summer salad and homemade dressing recipes, remember to keep those taste buds of yours happy.

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Please Don’t Fertilize Our Lakes!

The vestiges of winter have disappeared, and mud season has dried up – now we see what’s growing up all around us, and sometimes it’s not pretty. This is the time of year when many homeowners are cleaning up their yards, fixing up their flower beds and pepping up their lawns. Some lawns need a little more TLC than others, and many people tend to turn to fertilizer to help them along.

If you plan to fertilize your lawn, keep in mind that the type of fertilizer you use and how and when you apply it can have a big impact on the environment around you. Fertilizer contains nutrients that plants need, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. If not applied properly, those nutrients can be carried away by stormwater runoff and washed into lakes and ponds. Those nutrients are causing too much plant growth in our surface water, which can cause real damage. Some areas of New Hampshire, such as the Great Bay, are grappling with issues of excess nitrogen and other popular lakes and ponds are seeing excess phosphorus.

Excess plant growth in lakes and ponds can: Stimulate algae blooms including cyanobacteria, which has been proven toxic for humans and animals.

Reduce oxygen levels for fish.

Fill in lakes or ponds over time.

It’s important to note that there are alternatives to using fertilizer; for ex-

ample, you can get a similar effect by leaving lawn clippings and leaf litter on your lawn. The nutrients grass use to grow are trapped in the blades.

Leaving grass clippings to break down in your lawn returns those nutrients to the soil to be used again. (Good news!

Leaving clippings does not contribute to thatch.) You are feeding your lawn and saving yourself the work of emptying a mower bag. If you do want to use fertilizer, though, you can help to protect our lakes and ponds, whether you live near them or not, by following some general application guidelines.

No two fertilizers, or lawns, are necessarily equal. You will see that fertilizer packaging comes with a number code, such as “33-0-4” and “5-10-15,” corresponding with an N-P-K. These numbers tell us how much of a nutrient is in the fertilizer: the first number is N (nitrogen), then P (phosphorus) and lastly K (potassium).

The amount of certain nutrients you will need in your fertilizer depends on what your soil is lacking. Most established lawns in New Hampshire do not need a lot of phosphorus. New Hampshire soils naturally contain the phosphorus most lawns need to grow.

Leaving your lawn clippings can also provide phosphorus for your lawn.

You don’t want to apply more nutrients than the plants can take up – that wastes your money and labor and causes pollution. Look for N-P-K that

are 10 or lower – these are generally organic (natural) sources that are naturally slow release. Look for the OMRI label. In addition to slow-release, look for water-insoluble nitrogen. A water insoluble choice will help decrease the number of applications needed.

Soil tests will always be the best way to see what nutrients your lawn needs. You can find soil testing facilities across the state, including the UNH Cooperative Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in New Hampshire.

Maybe the biggest cause of excess nutrients finding their way into our surface waters is over-application of fertilizers. It is important to know your lawn’s square footage to determine how much is needed. You can typically cut the recommended amount of fertilizer found on the packaging by about one-half to one-third.

You can also reduce the amount of fertilizer you need by choosing the right type of grass seed, leaving your lawn clippings, mowing at least three inches high and avoiding any over-watering.

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The best times to fertilize your lawn are in the spring – between April and mid-June – and fall – between Labor Day and Oct. 1.

Mid-May is a great time to apply fertilizer to your lawn as the grass is just starting to wake up and grow. Fall is an even better time because it allows the plants to store nutrients for the next year. It is also best to plant new lawns in early fall because there are less weeds at that time, and the grass will have a chance to grow before it gets too cold.

Never fertilize in July and August since grass grows less in the heat.

Since the grass is growing less, it isn’t able to take in as much of the fertilizer, which can then easily be picked up by rainwater and washed into lakes and ponds. Check the weather forecast before application too and be sure to apply it before a small to medium rain event, but not before a big storm that could cause it to all be washed away.

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Artist Lesley Dill Brings History to Life at Canterbury Shaker Village Renowned New York-based artist Lesley Dill brings historical and literary figures from America’s past to life in Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me, a new exhibit at Canterbury Shaker Village that opened May 28. Featuring hand-painted, sewn textile sculptures and banners, the exhibit represents Dill’s ongoing investigation into significant voices and personas of America’s past, some of which include Dred Scott, Sojourner Truth,and the Saulk Warrior, Black Hawk.

“When visitors see her impressive works, they will be in awe,” said Leslie Nolan, Director at Canterbury Shaker Village.

Suspended from the ceiling, each sculpture represents an historical figure, embellished with words and symbols drawn from their respective writings and experiences. Hand-painted banners hang on every wall of the gallery with additional text and imagery that further elaborate on their unique stories.

“The exhibit demonstrates how far we have come as a country and how far we have yet to go,” added Nolan, who said Dill also features Mother Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers. “The purpose of Canterbury Shaker Village is to interpret Shaker life through exhibits, buildings, gardens, and programs, so this Exhibit uniquely supports our mission.”

According to Dill, there is a personal connection to many of the people represented in her exhibit, which has been shown in galleries across the country. “These personas and their times stir something deep in my own family history and sense of self,” she said. “I was compelled to explore this period in America’s history when limited access to a diversity of written word ignited the bravery of these figures in response to their times.”

Nolan said The Village’s Hubbard Gallery is “the perfect venue” for an exhibit of this scope. “The ceilings are high and the lighting is extraordinary. We routinely host weddings here, too, so our staff understands how to create space for important experiences – personal or cultural.”

Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me is available for viewing through September 12. Canterbury Shaker Village is located at 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, New Hampshire, just south of Laconia and north of Concord. To learn more about the exhibit, or purchase tour tickets online, visit shakers.org.

Canterbury Shaker Village is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

Mary Baker Eddy:

An Extraordinary Life Told in Ordinary Terms The Ashland Historical Society will present “Mary Baker Eddy: An Extraordinary Life Told In Ordinary Terms” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at the Ashland Booster Clubhouse, 99 Main Street, Ashland. The Clubhouse is the red building at the east end of the Town ballfield on Routes 3 and 25. Admission is free to the public, but donations are welcome.

The program depicts the personal history of a local girl who became the founder of the Christian Science movement. In a re-imagined interview, Boston Herald reporter Sibyl Wilbur, portrayed by Linda Salatiello, elicits the life story of Mary Baker Eddy, as depicted by Evelyn Auger. It is an

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Evelyn Auger and Linda Salatiello, of the Sanbornton Historical Society, are fonts of historical lore. They will present the program in period appropriate attire – one of their particular fortes.

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Meredith Sculpture Walk Sponsored by the Greater Meredith Program, the Meredith Sculpture Walk is committed to developing awareness and enjoyment of public art in Meredith, NH for residents and visitors. It is a year-round, outdoor, juried exhibition featuring works by northeast artists.

This will be the ninth year for the year-round sculpture walk featuring thirty-three works positioned throughout Meredith in high visibility areas along Main Street, on the grounds of the Mill Falls complex and in the Hesky and Scenic lake-

side parks. While sixteen of the current sculptures will remain, those that have been part of the project for two years will be retired, and seventeen new ones will be installed by the MSW Ground Team. The Meredith Sculpture Walk Ground Team is made up of volunteers who help the artists with installing their work.

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Volunteers at the Heart of NH Boat Museum This season, thousands will visit the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM), unaware that many of the people with whom they interact are volunteers. “It’s true, volunteers are the heart of our museum,” said Executive Director Martha Cummings. “We could not do what we do without them.”

Examples of the kinds of responsibilities assumed by volunteers include, restoring boats and motors for exhibition purposes, preparing the exhibitions, facilitating educational programs, and managing events and fundraisers. Volunteers occasionally move into different roles, which helps to explain Bob Sterndale, who started as a volunteer in the boat restoration shop in 2016 before joining the Board of Trustees in 2020.

“Museum volunteers are a happy group,” said Sterndale, who cited his ongoing experience with “the Boat Shop crew.” “We get together every Monday morning ostensibly to mainly work on collection items, especially boats.”

While a good deal is accomplished during the work sessions, he acknowledged there is a fair amount of “coffee drinking, donut munching and tale telling.” “I come a few minutes early, open the door, and start the coffee pot,” he said. “We enjoy working together. We have fun.”

Regarding his initial interest in

NHBM, Sterndale said he has been “privileged” to enjoy recreation and boating on New Hampshire’s beautiful clear lakes since childhood. He cited NHBM as providing the means to celebrate and share these opportunities.

For those who have yet to know “lake life,” he said volunteering is one way to open that door. “There are so many ways to contribute as a volunteer. Anyone who doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty and can tolerate mediocre coffee is welcome to join the Monday morning work sessions in the [boat restoration] shop.”

Sanding and varnishing are not the only ways to help, however, as Sterndale said all NHBM programs and events depend on volunteer support.

“If you have any connection with boats and lakes – or even if you just wish you did, there is a place for you.”

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways. NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, Eastern Propane and Oil, Stark Creative, KW Lakes and Mountains, and FL Putnam.

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Barbara Jean (Matheson) Macaulay Barbara Jean (Matheson) Macaulay, 90, of Gilford, NH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Salem, NH. Barbara was born in Framingham, MA, on July 23, 1931, the third child to the late Harvey and Belle (Ogilvie) Matheson. She was raised in Framingham and was a graduate of Framingham High School in 1949. She then went on to graduate from New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. Barbara started her nursing career at Framingham Union Hospital, where she worked as a labor and delivery nurse for over 30 years. She was very proud of being able to assist in the birth of her grandchildren and great nephews, along with thousands of other babies over the years. She was a dedicated nurse and loved her job.

Barbara met the love of her life, Roger, in college. They were married May 23, 1953, in Framingham, and lived there for 35 years, where they raised their children Scott and Diane. When they retired, they moved to Gilford, NH, where they enjoyed their golden years together in their home on the lake.

Barbara enjoyed embroidery, painting, sewing, gardening, and golfing in her younger years. She also loved her daily walks through north Framingham and later around the lake in Gilford. She loved to entertain, whether it was a family holiday party, a neighborhood pool party, or just a small group of friends. She enjoyed cooking and

baking and will always be remembered for her molasses cookies!

She was married 53 years to the late Roger Macaulay, and was the mother of Scott Macaulay of Moultonborough, NH, and Diane (John) Nix, of Salem, NH. She was Nana to her grandchildren, Andrew Macaulay and his wife Jackie of Holliston MA, Thomas Nix of Waltham, MA, Matt Macaulay and his wife Cindy of Moultonborough, NH, Kate Macaulay of Moultonborough, NH, Ryan Nix and his wife Amanda of New Boston, NH, and Christopher Nix and his husband John of North Andover, MA. She was also great-grandmother to Elizah, Brennan, Landon, Farrah, Summer, Evelyn, Colin, and Jace. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Barbara Watkins, of Salem, MA, and many nieces and nephews, and other extended family members. She was the sister of the late Lorraine Montana of Sunapee, NH, and Vernon Matheson of Framingham, MA, and aunt of the late Rick Watkins of Salem, MA. A Memorial Service was held Friday, June 10, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH. Wil k i nson-Bea ne -Si moneauPaquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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“The information participants provide helps us monitor the turkey population,” said Allison Keating, NH Fish and Game Turkey Project Leader.

“This survey results in reports from all over the state and adds to the important information biologists gather to monitor the distribution, abundance, and productivity of wild turkeys.” In 2021, summer brood survey participants reported seeing 1,264 broods with an average of 2.95 poults per hen, which is an increase when compared with the previous year when only 2.13 poults per hen were reported in 2019. The highest average on record was 4.38 poults per hen reported during 2011, which was the first year of the survey.

The term “brood” refers to a family group of young turkeys accompanied by a hen. New Hampshire hens generally begin laying eggs sometime from mid-April to early May and complete their clutch of about 12 eggs in early to mid-May. Incubation lasts for 28 days, and most eggs hatch from late May to

mid-June. If incubating turkey eggs are destroyed or consumed by predators, hens often lay a replacem e n t clutch of eggs that hatch late July through late August. Reports of adult male turkeys are not being requested at this time.

Many factors can affect turkey productivity in any given year. Young turkey chicks are extremely sensitive to cool temperatures and rain, both because it can affect their health and because these conditions can adversely impact insect populations that are a critical source of nutrition for young turkeys. Since spring weather is highly variable, survival of the annual hatch of wild turkeys is also highly variable.

A large annual influx of young turkeys is needed to sustain populations over time, so the number of young turkeys that survive to be “recruited” into flocks in the fall is of great interest to turkey managers. A large sample of turkey brood observations collected throughout the summer provides an insight into the size of the “graduating class” of turkeys that will go on to become adults.

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Workshops at League of NH Craftsmen The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen has announced two workshops taking place at their Meredith Fine Craft Gallery.

Join artist Patsy Frasier on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 10 am to 1 pm for a Gnome Needle Felting class.

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Summer Music Series to Open at Gilford Community Church On Sunday, June 12 as part of its regular Sunday service at 10 a.m., Gilford Community Church (GCC) will host the first performance of its Summer Music Series with musicians Michael Wernig and Chris Tompkins.

A recent graduate of UNH, Wernig currently works at Newmarket Parks and Recreation and offers private piano lessons. Performing at GCC since he was a young adult, Tompkins has stayed at Lake Shore Park in Gilford for the summer for more than 55 years.

During Sunday’s service, Wernig will play My Romance and Rhapsody in Blue, while Tompkins will sing gospel and also sing a duet, “There Was Jesus,” with Cindie Graham.

“We are thrilled to welcome both musicians here to kick off our Summer Music Series,” said Pastor Michael Graham, who noted that GCC’s Sunday services in the summer are “full of music.” “Our services, especially in the summer, feature beautiful, live

music and sermons meant to inspire people to think critically and with their hearts…I do not preach dogma.”

GCC’s Summer Music Series continues weekly every Sunday through September 4. Featuring all musical styles from classical to contemporary, performances take place during Sunday services, which begin at 10 a.m.

For those unfamiliar with GCC and its popularity as a music venue, Graham said visitors are “in for a treat.”

“We don’t want to be a secret,” he said.

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If you have not visited us, please do – you will be surprised at what you hear.”

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Through collaboration between the Newfound Independence and Lakes Region Chamber organizations, a grant was approved from the State of New Hampshire in the amount of $3,283.50 expanding this year’s marketing beyond the Newfound Region with print and digital promotion both in state and out of state.

The illustrated map was first produced by Newfound Independence, an organization formed in 2020 to bring locally owned businesses within the Newfound Lake area together and to promote the positive economic benefits of shopping locally. The creation of the map has become a way to highlight local artists. The first map was created by artist Charles Kuizinas of Cosmic Moose Art, followed by artist Don Hundgen of Hundelrut Studio in 2021.

This year, Newfound Independence commissioned Meredith artist Richard Mundy to create the 2022 Newfound Lake Area map.

tributed annually to participating local businesses showcasing both residents and visitors the wide range of businesses and services available in the area. Through collaboration, the map distribution is now doubled. It is available along the I-93 corridor at New Hampshire Welcome Centers including Hooksett N, Hooksett S, Canterbury, Salem, Littleton, Lancaster plus local rack distribution by Best Read for a total of 90 rack locations through Labor Day. The project will be cross promoted throughout the summer by the Lakes Region Chamber and their ComeCatchtheGlow.com campaign promoting the discovery and exploration of the region. Maps will also be distributed through the Granite State Ambassadors at the Big E in W Springfield MA 9/16-10/2 displayed in the NH building.

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