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It’s March and Time for Sweet Maple Syrup

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Some people call it mud season.

Some call it late winter. If you tap the trees and boil the sap, March is the sweetest of times, known as Maple Month.

People boil sap and run sugar houses for a number of reasons, but the two primary purposes are to make maple syrup to sell to the public, and to do it for the sheer fun of the syrup-making process.

New Hampshire is Maple Month with sap houses open around the state; in the Route 16 area there are many locations where visitors can visit a sap house, sample syrup and buy a variety

of maple products.

Two great locations to visit are the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth, and the Believe in Books Foundation’s Sugar Shack in Intervale.

The Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm is located at 58 Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth.

The museum is a fascinating, familyoriented place offering something for everyone. Open year round, the farm was the property of Doctor Remick, who had a busy medical practice in the area. Additionally, he ran the farm, and his son, also a doctor, carried on the tradition.

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The Sugar Shack at The Believe in Books Foundation in Intervale is busy making maple syrup this time of year. (Courtesy photo)

During Maple Month, the Remick Museum & Farm will be offering a fun Maple Sugaring Open House. The event takes place on Saturday, March 24 from 11 am to 3 pm, with all sorts of things to do and see on the farm.

Spend time in the farm’s working Sugar House, and learn about historic methods of producing syrup. The

farm’s modern evaporator will be running, and guests can savor a sample of the Remick’s own maple syrup.

Remick-made goods, including maple syrup, will be available for purchase.

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March 2018 • Maple Syrup Continued from page 2 about historic and modern methods of sugaring. Dress for being outside, where you will see demonstrations of early Abenaki Indian boiling methods and also Doctor Remick’s handmade backyard boiler.

In the Sugar House, there will be the opportunity to see how the modern evaporator works. Take home some delicious Remick-made maple treats and bring the kids to meet and greet the pastured farm animals. Wear boots and dress warmly!

The Remick Museum maple event is free and open to the public. Call 603323-7591 or visit www.remickmuseum. org.

The Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm is a member of NH Maple Producers; this event is held in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Maple Weekend, which also takes place March 24 and 25.

If you love storybook characters, as well as pancakes and maple syrup, mark your calendar and plan to attend a unique event this month at the Believe in Books/Theater in the Wood in Intervale.

Each Saturday, a Character Breakfast is a great chance to encourage children to embrace reading, as well as an opportunity to indulge in a great family pancake breakfast…and to visit a working maple sugar house.

The Believe in Books Foundation does a lot for children and reading in the area on a year round basis. The mission of the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation is to advance healthy development of young minds through literacy programs that encourage early reading, imagination, and physical activity. The Literacy Foundation is a Charitable 501(c)(3) Non-Profit guided by the needs and involvement of the communities of which it serves.

With outreach programs like “Books in Character”, “Books from Birth” and the “Book Bag Program”, the foundation reaches out to families and children throughout Northern New Hampshire and Western Maine.

In 2003, land in Intervale, NH was acquired by the Foundation. This property is now the “100 Acre Wood”, home to the 300-seat “Theater in the Wood”, “Trails in the Wood” trail system, Sugar Shack maple sugar

house and Foundation office.

The Theater in the Wood hosts Children’s Theater Series, Main Stage Concert Series, Character Breakfasts and the Journey to the North Pole™ Event. The theater offers an intimate space to experience a variety of children’s events, theater and concerts and is occasionally used by other groups.

The Character Breakfasts start each Saturday at 9:30 am in the Theater in the Wood. For a donation of $7.00 per person, (under age 3 free), enjoy a tasty pancake breakfast topped off with maple syrup made right on the property.

During the breakfast, a special character will entertain children. On March 17, the character will be Snow White; on March 24 it will be Curious George; on March 31, the characters will be Rabbit & Friends. (More characters will be at the breakfasts in April as well.)

When guests visit on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm, 100 Acre Wood will offer self-guided tours on the Maple Storybook Trail, which begins near the Sugar Shack. The tour can be done anytime; however, an inside peek at the Sugar Shack can only be done when the business is open. (If there is steam rolling out of the Sugar Shack, visitors are welcome to step inside for a firsthand look of the historic and innovative process of turning sap into maple syrup.)

The net proceeds of “100 Acre Wood” Maple Syrup goes directly toward the organization’s literacy programs. Visit www.believeinbooks.org or call 603356-9980 for information. The 100 Acre Wood Sugar Shack is located at 41 Observatory Way in Intervale.

During Maple Weekend (March 24 and 25), there are many maple syrup houses open for tours. Owners will share with visitors how the maple syrup process happens, and many will be offering free samples of fresh syrup, as well as samples of maple candies and confections, coffee and doughnuts.

Some locations have pancakes, petting farms or horse-drawn rides. Experience the centuries-old craft and taste why pure New Hampshire maple syrup has long been a delicious harbinger of spring. Various locations can be found by visiting www.nhmapleproducers. com.

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The African Children’s Choir (photo courtesy Sarah Wanyana).

The Uplifting Sounds of the African Children’s Choir The African Children’s Choir will perform in an unforgettable concert at Journey Church at 15 Hutchins Drive in Conway on Sunday, March 18 at 7 pm.

The Choir delights audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances.

The program will feature beloved children’s songs, spiritual and gospel favorites.

Performances support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development.

Music for Life (MFL) is the parent organization for The African Children’s Choir, working in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa.

MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief

and development programs during its history. The purpose of MFL is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa by focusing on education.

The African Children’s Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee.

The choir has also sung alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers.

As a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today, the African Children’s Choir can help Africa tomorrow. For more information, call 603-447-5068 or go to africanchildrenschoir.com.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

By Sarah Wright It’s time for wearing green, eating traditional Irish meals and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with good oldfashioned, toe tapping tunes from the Emerald Isle. There are many ways to celebrate your Irish heritage (or your friend’s Irish heritage) along Route 16.

May the luck o’ the Irish smile upon you at any of these entertaining events… and don’t forget to wear green!

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center will host a St. Patrick’s Day Family Dance Party on Saturday, March 17 from 1 to 4 pm. The whole family will enjoy dancing, arts and crafts, games, prizes, treats, and more!

Sweet Peaches Candy & Confections will provide concessions, and there will be a cash bar for the grown-ups.

The event is free for children under age 12 and just $5 for adults. The Arts Center is located at 32 North Main Street in Rochester. For further information, call 603-948-1099 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com. Space is limited.

Mel Flanagan’s Irish Pub and Café at 50 North Main Street in Rochester will have their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday the 17th. The pub will be open from 11 am to 11 pm with a classic boiled Irish dinner served all day. Don’t miss the Irish dancers from the McDonough-Grimes School of Irish Dance performing between 6 and 7 pm, followed by the Black

Velvet Band from 7 to 9 pm. Tons of giveaways and free swag will have you feeling the “luck o’ the Irish!” Call 603-332-6357 for more information.

For a taste of traditional Irish sounds, plan to spend the evening of March 17 with Advice To The Players, located in Center Sandwich for a concert with Samantha Tracy and the Friends of Sam Band. They will be playing at the Arts Center at 12 Main for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The concert begins at 7:30; doors open at 7 pm.

Samantha Tracy is a 22-year-old Sandwich, New Hampshire native, and a decidedly fine folksinger and multiinstrumentalist. Sam is equally adept singing lead and harmony vocals. A self-taught picker, she excels on banjo and guitar. Both as a soloist, and as a founding member of the band, The Starlight Honeys, Sam has been a regular performer at the Back Room at the Mill, the Ossipee Valley Music Festival, and other local venues. She has opened for the Honey Dewdrops, Stray Birds, Joe K. Walsh and Antje Duvekot. For this show, Sam will be joined by her friends, Doug Hazard, Dick Hodges and Roger Sorlien.

Admission and light refreshments are by donation; suggested donation is $10. Proceeds support the artists, the arts, and The Arts Center.

Saint Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church at 678 Whittier Road in Tamworth will have a St.

Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 16th at 6 pm. Enjoy a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner while listening to Irish songs performed by the popular local duo of Chris and Carolyn Boltd.

For further information, call 603-3238515.

Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Company in West Ossipee will have traditional Irish menu options and specials for St. Patrick’s Day, along with featured entertainment. The restaurant opens at 11:30 am and is located at 2415 Route 16. Call 603-539-2000 for details.

Poor People’s Pub in Sanbornville celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with delicious food, traditional music, and fun giveaways! The restaurant will be open on March 17th from 11 am to 10 pm, serving up the classic corned beef and cabbage dinner, mulligan stew, Reuben sandwiches, tasty desserts, and green beer. Listen to bagpipes while you eat, and feel like you’ve been transported to Ireland. Poor People’s Pub is located at 1 Witchtrot Road in Sanbornville. Call 603-522-8378 for details.

Enjoy a delicious corned beef dinner at the Farmington Congregational Church at 400 Main Street on March 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Along with tender corned beef, homemade breads, assorted vegetables, and beverages, there will also be tasty homemade desserts to finish off the meal. If that wasn’t enough, there will be a selection

of homemade pies to purchase and take home. Don’t miss the fellowship and toe-tapping fun at this church supper.

For more information, call 603-7554816 or visit www.farmingtonnhucc. org.

If you love skiing, Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway is offering a $17 twilight lift ticket on St. Patrick’s Day, valid for skiing from 5 to 8 pm, or purchase a $17 tubing and Mountain Adventure Park ticket good for the same times. The resort is located at 239 Skimobile Road, and can be reached at 800-SUN-N-SKI. McGrath’s Tavern in North Conway will celebrate the holiday with their St. Paddy’s Day Party on Saturday, March 17th. The restaurant will open at 12 noon, serving corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, Irish nachos (potato skins), and Reuben sandwiches.

There will be Jameson and Guinness promotions throughout the day, as well as festive green beer. Shark Martin will perform a variety of hit music from 9 pm until 12:30 am, including some Irish songs. McGrath’s Tavern is at 3465 White Mountain Highway in North Conway. For more information, call 603-733-5955.

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for those from the Emerald Isle, but for anyone who enjoys great food and music with family and friends. Have fun and remember to keep an eye out for leprechauns!

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By Diane Johnson Artist-In-Residence acting workshops Page to Stage: Bringing Your Story to Life, will be offered March 19 and 26. It is an introductory workshop on developing monologue for performance. Vivian Nesbitt, along with being an award-winning solo performer, has coached actors through the creation of fully produced solo shows. Several are now touring their shows to festivals across the country. Join Vivian for the unique opportunity to brainstorm, develop and polish your original script for a oneperson show.

Participants will learn to select and develop material that will showcase their acting talents, highlight their personality and creative skills. The class includes an overview of different styles that offer the opportunity to choose a format that works best for you. The workshops are for age 17 and up. Each class runs from 6 to 8 pm. For more information or to register, visit www.advicetotheplayers.org/training or call 603-284-7115.

King Lear Dinner Preview Advice To The Players and The Corner House Inn will offer a Dinner Preview of King Lear on Friday, March 16 at 5:30 pm. Dinner at The Corner House Inn will feature a themed threecourse meal, which will be $25 per person (tax and gratuity additional); it includes admission to the “King Lear” preview at 7:30 pm at The Arts Center at 12 Main, Sandwich. Doors open at 7 pm for time to mingle with the actors, followed by a preview of scenes, exploration of the play’s famous lines and themes with audience discussion encouraged. Contact The Corner House Inn for reservations at 603-284-6219 or email info@ cornerhouseinn.com.

The Masters of Celtic Harp Two of Ireland and Scotland’s bestknown harp players, touring as The Masters of the Celtic Harp, will perform at St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church in Tamworth on Sunday, March 18 at 2 pm. A $15 donation is suggested.

Gráinne Hambly from County Mayo and William Jackson from Glasgow will present “Two Sides of Celtic” in a multi-faceted concert featuring their dynamic blend of two harp styles, as well as their complimentary talents on concertina, tin whistle and bouzouki.

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Open Mic Join Advice To The Players for the group’s next Open Mic Night at The Arts Center at 12 Main in Sandwich on Saturday, April 7. Bring your friends and fans and other musicians to enjoy a great evening of music. You are welcome to bring snacks to share, and adult beverages are allowed. Please email Jan Goldman at janlgoldman@ juno.com to get a spot in the lineup.

Bring Out Your Irish On Saturday evening, March 17 the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich will bring out the Irish in guests with an evening of food, music and fun from the Emerald Isle. The Hastings Brothers, joined by Mark Dearborn and Peter Heimlich, will be strumming and singing some of the best foot stompin’ Irish tunes this side of County Cork!

Brian, Tom and Gerald Patrick Hastings are second generation Irishmen who grew up playing Irish ballads and songs from their ancestral home. Don’t miss this fun evening filled with Irish music and delicious Celtic cuisine beginning at 6 pm.

Empathy Skills Workshop Series Jon Greenawalt, president and founder of Personal Mastery Programs, Inc., and vice-president of the Sandwich Business Group (SBG), will be leading and program titled: Empathy – The Secret Sauce! The workshop series will be held from 6 to 8:30 pm on Wednesdays: March 21 and 20 and April 4 and April 11 at The Arts Center at 12 Main Street, Sandwich, NH. The program will be limited to 12 people maximum and eight participants minimum.

According to Greenawalt, in the last two decades organization managers and behavioral scientists have conducted significant research and reporting of skills across a wide range of job types and careers. They have found that strong empathy skills are a much more reliable predictor of success than IQ (intellect). Further, while high IQ in people is generally considered to be inherent, EQ is learned. That is great news for all individuals in all work applications and in their personal lives.

Unfortunately, while professionals have clearly defined what empathy is and how it manifests itself in people, very few know how to actually

train others in the development and utilization. To learn more, visit www. pmpcoach.com or call 603-284-7795.

You may also email your enrollment or questions to: jgreenawalt@pmpcoach. com.

Mead Base The parking lot at Mead Base is open with easy access to Mt. Israel, Bear Camp River Trail and Beede Falls. If you arrive before the lot is plowed, please park to the side or at the lot by the Sandwich Notch Road. Call 603284-6919 to reserve a spot.

Sandwich Historical Society Theater Exhibit The Sandwich Historical Society is preparing for the upcoming summer’s exhibit on theater in Sandwich. Have you, or your relatives, been involved with The Sandwich Players, Advice To The Players, Girl Scouts or school plays? If you have memorabilia, such as costumes, photographs, video, playbills, or anecdotes that you think would be fun to share, please email

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Congregate Meals Meals for seniors (age 60 and over) are served at the Benz Center on Heard Road in Sandwich on Wednesdays at 12 noon for a small donation.

Many Sandwich seniors who enjoy Wednesday’s lunch at the Benz have discovered they are welcome to pop in for lunch at the Lion’s Club (Old Route 109 in Moultonborough).

The Moultonborough/Sandwich Senior Meals Program is available for all seniors over the age of 60, and is held at the M’bro Lions Club Mondays through Thursdays at 12 noon. All residents are welcome to both venues.

Meals on Wheels are delivered by volunteers Mondays through Thursdays to those who are shut-in, disabled or in need of service. A small donation can be made for each meal.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Donna at 603-476-5110.

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Throughout March, Maple Month in NH, many NH maple sugar houses open, see how maple syrup is made, visit farm animals, pancakes, donuts, maple products for sale and more. For a list of maple syrup houses/farms participating, visit www. nhmapleproducers.com.

March 16, A Soothing Gathering, 4-5:30 pm, yoga instructor Sumr Soudi Breez shares ways to relax, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 323-8510.

March 16, Jill Duscai performs, 7 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

March 16, King Lear Dinner Preview, three-course meal at Corner House Inn at 5:30 pm followed by preview of King Lear production at 7:30 pm at Arts Center at 12 Main, Sandwich, 7 pm, info/reservations: 284-6219.

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March 16, St. Patrick’s Day Supper, 5-6:30 pm, East Conway Community Hall, traditional dinner, adults: $12; kids under age 12: $6; 2861 E. Conway Rd., 939-2446.

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March 17, Author Afternoon with Peggy Shinn, 2-5 pm, Olympic US Women’s CrossCountry Ski Team member Shinn shares her experiences, New England Ski Museum, N. Conway Village, info: 356-3200.

March 17, Character Breakfast with Snow White, 9:30-10:30 am, breakfast, story, meet and greet a classic storybook character, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

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March 17, Comedy Night, starring Carl Yard and Nick Lavallee, 8 pm, Rochester Performance and Arts Center, 32 N. Main St., Rochester, tickets/info: 948-1099, www. rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 17, Corned Beef Dinner, traditional St. Patrick’s dinner, 4:30-6:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, 755-4816, www.farmingtonnhucc. org.

March 17, Masters of Soul, 8 pm, Motown music, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 17, Pot of Gold Penny Sale, 2 pm, Ossipee Town Hall, also bake sale and door prizes, 539-6004.

March 17, St. Patrick’s Day Family Dance Party, 1-4 pm, Rochester Performance and Arts Center, 32 N. Main St., Rochester, tickets/info: 948-1099, www.rochesteroperahouse. com.

March 17, Sam Tracy and the Friends of Sam Band concert, doors open at 7 pm, Art Center at 12 Main, Center Sandwich, info: 284-7115, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

March 17, Winter Farmer’s Market, 10 am-2 pm, 1st Congregational Church, South Main St., Wolfeboro.

March 17, 24 & 31, Sounds of Silence, Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., winter show and sale, MET Upstairs Gallery, 2680 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, winter themed exhibit, show and sale by MWVS juried artists. 356-2787.

March 18, African Children’s Choir concert, 7 pm, Journey Church, 15 Hutchins Drive, Conway, info: 603-447-5068 or africanchildrenschoir.com.

March 18, Masters of Celtic Harp, 2 pm, St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, Tamworth, tickets/info: 603-707-0960.

March 18, Starlight Honeys perform, 12:30 pm, Sunday Folk Series, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

March 19, Books Sandwiched In, noon, book to be discussed is Walking to Listen by Andrew Forsthoefels, reviewed by Chris Speers, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Center Sandwich, free, public welcome, bring your own sandwich, 284-6665.

March 19, Growing a Cutting Garden, with Nancy Stedman of Little River Flower Farm, 9:30 am, Mountain Garden Club, takes place at Salyard Center for the Arts, Conway, info: www.mountaingardenclub.org.

March 21, Climate Change and the Ski Industry, 7 pm, Tin Mt. Nature Learning Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 447-6991.

March 22, Dinner & Storytelling, 6:30 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

March 22-25, 29-31 & April 1, The Lion King, 7:30 pm and Sun. matinee at 4 pm, M&D Playhouse, Willow Common, 1857 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www. mdplayhouse.com, 733-5275.

March 24, Character Breakfast with Curious George, 9:30-10:30 am, breakfast, story, meet and greet a classic storybook character, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

March 24, Easter on the Green, egg decorating and crafts, Settler’s Green, N. Conway, 356-7031, www.settlersgreen.com.

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March 24, Maple Sugaring Day Open House, 11 am-3 pm, visit the sugar house, learn about how maple syrup was produced years ago, sample maple goodies, Remick Museum, Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

March 24, Medicinal Mushrooms and Sustainable Harvesting, 4-6 pm, NH Mushroom Company, 153 Gardner Hill Rd., info@nhmushrooms.com, Tamworth, 3230097.

March 24, Rosie’s Mon: Forgotten Women of the First World War, 1 pm, program about WWII women working for the war effort, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 539-1537.

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March 24, Why Do Animals Do That? 4 pm, a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist and three live animal ambassadors explore some of wildlife’s unusual behaviors and reveal the benefits of these peculiar habit. Nature Learning Center, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, info: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

March 24-25, Maple Weekend in NH, participating sugar houses open for viewing, see how maple syrup is made, taste samples, petting farms, pancakes, donuts, and more.

Info/list of sites: www.nhmapleproducers.com.

March 25, Beverly Woods performs, 12:30 pm, Sunday Folk Series, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

March 25, Snowshoe Yoga Tour, 1 pm, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center, Intervale, 356-9920.

March 26, Moose Mt. Greenway’s Annual Meeting & Auction, 5:30 pm, The Inn on Main, Wolfeboro, guest speaker, cocktail hour, live auction, dinner, 473-2020.

March 26 & 28, Open Auditions for High School Musical, ages 7-18, 6 pm, Theater in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, info: 356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

March 28, Mindful Travel with an Artist’s Eye, 7 pm, talk by photographer Larry Elbroch and printmaker Vicky Elbroch. Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 323-8510. Their art is on display in March and April at the library.

March 29, Ben Cosgrove concert, Tamworth Lyceum, 7 pm, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

March 29, Dinner & Storytelling, 6:30 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

March 29, Spring Wildflowers, pictorial journey of early wildflowers, 7 pm, Tin Mt Nature Learning Center, Albany, 447-6991.

March 30, Doug Hazard performs, 7 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

March 30, Bella’s Bartok, 8 pm, Americana and folk concert, Rochester Performance and Arts Center, 32 N. Main St., Rochester, tickets/info: 948-1099, info: www. rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 31, Character Breakfast with Rabbit & Friends, 9:30-10:30 am, breakfast, story, meet and greet a classic storybook character, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

March 31, Living on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi tribute) and Boyz Gone Wild, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www. rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 31, Spring Fever Craft Fair, craft fair, egg hunt, sugar shack pancake breakfast, Bartlett Josiah School, Bartlett, 374-1952.

April 1, Mark Dearborn performs, 12:30 pm, Sunday Folk Series, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

April 4, Feast of the Valley Buffet Dinner, 5:30 pm, Kennett High School, N. Conway,

by Mt Washington Valley Career/Tech Center Culinary students and staff, tickets: 3873039.

April 4, Unlaunch’d Voices: An Evening with Walt Whitman, 7 pm, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

April 6, Cindy Duchin performs, 7 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

April 6 & 7, NHPBS presents Ethan Bortnick Live, 16 yr. old composer, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, April 6 at 7:30 pm; April 7 at 2 pm, tickets/ info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 7, Annual Chili Cookoff and Feelin’ Good 5K, 11 am-3 pm, N. Conway, info: 356-5701, www.mtwashingtonvalley.org.

April 7, Character Breakfast with Alice in Wonderland, 9:30-10:30 am, breakfast, story, meet and greet a classic storybook character, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

April 7, Open Mic Night, Advice To The Players, The Arts Center at 12 Main, Sandwich, email Jan Goldman at janlgoldman@juno.com to get a spot in the lineup.

April 7, Winter Farmer’s Market, 10 am-2 pm, 1st Congregational Church, South Main St., Wolfeboro.

April 8, Beyond Peyton Place: In Search of the Real Grace Metalious, 7 pm, Jackson Public Library, 52 Main St., Jackson, 383-9731.

April 8, Joel Cage performs, 12:30 pm, Sunday Folk Series, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

April 13, Science, Rock Climbing and Conservation, 7 pm, Whitney Community Center, Jackson, 383-6861.

April 14, Character Breakfast with The Little Mermaid, 9:30-10:30 am, story, meet and greet a classic storybook character, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

April 14, Heifetz on Tour, 7:30 pm, Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, tickets: 5692151, www.WFriendsofMusic.org.

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April 14 & 15, Cinderella presented by Sole City Dance, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 15, Calen Perkins performs, 12:30 pm, Sunday Folk Series, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

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April 15, Cold River Radio Show, 7 pm, variety of musical groups, Theater in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.coldriverradio.com.

April 19-22 & 26-29, The Pillowman, 7:30 pm, Sun. matinees at 4 pm, M&D Playhouse, Willow Common, 1857 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www.mdplayhouse.com, 7335275.

Benz Center Senior Meals, Sandwich, each Wednesday at noon. Well-balanced and delicious meal. Ages 60 and older are targeted, small donation requested, 284-7211, www.benzcommunitycenter.webs.com.

Book Sale, first Sat. of each month, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 10 am-noon, 323-8510.

Contra Dance, 7 pm, Wolfeboro Town Hall, 84 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, takes place the 4th Sat. of the month, www.galacommunity.org.

Fiber Gatherings, first Thursday of the month and third Wednesday of the month, 7-9 pm, fiber enthusiasts gather at Benz Center, Sandwich village. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing- no formal lessons provided but if you need help with a project, there is sure to be someone who can give you some pointers. Info/questions: Jen Elliott at lupineblossoms@gmail. com.

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

In the Round, thought-provoking discussion, held at Benz Center, Heard Rd., Sandwich, Sunday mornings at 8:45 am. All are welcome to discuss wide range of topics. Info: 2847532.

Knit Wits, meets Mondays from 10 am-noon at Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-3401, www.gafneylibrary.org. Bring knitting, crochet projects.

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

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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, open daily 10 am-5 pm, (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Explore the science of climate and weather through interactive exhibits.

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Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, info/events: www. remickmuseum.org. Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm.

SnowCoach Trips, adventure trips to Mt. Washington’s summit, www.mountwashington. org, 356-2137.

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Storytelling Dinners, Corner House Inn, Sandwich, Thursdays at 6:30 pm, 284-6219, info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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

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Thurs. Night Book Group, meets fourth Thurs. of every month for discussions of books, 7 pm, Mystery Book Group meets second Thurs. of the month, White Birch Books, N. Conway, 356-3200, www.whitebirchbooks.com.

Weekly AA Step Meeting, 6 pm, Mondays from March-October, Union Congregational Church Drew Chapel, 80 Main St., Union (in town of Wakefield), info: 473-2727.

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Wednesday Night Music, Corner House Pub, Sandwich, Roger Sorlein and Doug Hazard are joined by other musicians from Dec.-May, 284-6219.

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Weekly Guided Snowshoe Walks, 1 pm, Saturdays during snow season/winter, along East Branch and Saco Rivers, register/info: 356-9920, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation, www.mwvskitouring.org.

Wolfeboro Inn Special Events, Taco Night on Tuesdays 4-9 pm; Sun. Brunch, every Sun. 10 am-2 pm; music on Sat. nights, Wolfe’s Tavern, Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-3016, www.wolfeboroinn.com.

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Easter Dinner Centerpiece

By Chef Kelly Ross Other than the traditional Thanksgiving meal, it could be argued that the traditional Easter feast runs second. The one big difference between the two holidays is for Thanksgiving, 99 percent of the population cooks turkey. It’s nice that there are newer ways to cook turkey, such as smoking or frying, but it is still turkey.

On Easter, most people serve ham, but not nearly as high a percentage as the Thanksgiving bird. I feel it’s pretty safe to say that nearly everyone who cooks already has a favorite method/ recipe to cook their ham, whether it’s for a traditional ham roast or a spiral ham, which often has a different glaze/ recipe.

For this reason, I am going to go in a different direction today. One meat that people either love or hate is lamb. There doesn’t seem to be much of a gray area, just a love or a hate. Personally, I’m a big fan. There are a few different cuts to buy and ways to prepare it. That is my mission today, although I am also going to share my favorite ham recipe.

I’m not sharing any side dishes today. I thought giving five different recipes for the centerpiece was a better idea, plus many already have their favorite side dishes.

The first of my four favorite lamb recipes are Honey Curry Glazed Lamb with Roasted Grapes and Cranberries.

The appearance is outstanding and the flavor is even better. This is made with a “bone in” rib lamb, and it will slice like butter once it is done. It is a beautiful, unique looking cut of meat and it is fun and very easy to carve at the big meal. It cooks relatively quickly as the total cooking time will be between 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours. This recipe will feed six to eight people, and will require two 2½ lb. “bone in” roasts. Although you can find some cuts of lamb in

many supermarkets or butcher shops, I always recommend ordering cuts like this, or any specialty meat at holiday time, a few days in advance just in case. Here is the list of ingredients.

2 (8 rib) lamb roasts. They should weigh about 2 ½ lb. each 1 T red curry powder 1½ tsp Kosher salt 1½ tsp fine ground black pepper 5T olive oil 3T honey 7-8 clusters of red grapes, about one pound 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 more T olive oil 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary Combine the curry powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub over all sides of the two lamb roasts. Let stand for a ½ hour.

In a cast-iron skillet, add 1-2 T of olive oil. On a medium heat, brown all sides of the lamb, turning when needed. Once they are browned, place the roasts meat side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine the other 3-4 T olive oil and the honey and brush over all areas of the lamb.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, place the grape clusters on a cookie sheet. Stir together the T H E

cranberries, 1 T of olive oil and the rosemary. Spoon the mixture over the grape clusters.

Put the lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and pop in the oven. This will cook for about 20 minutes or so, or until you reach a temp of 130 degrees in the thickest parts of the roasts, which will give you a great medium rare. If you like your lamb cooked more, which I stress not to do, extend the cooking time to your desired doneness.

The grapes cook in about 15 minutes, five or so minutes less than the lamb.

Feel free to shake the pan occasionally.

The grapes should start to blister and the cranberries should start to pop.

Time accordingly. The grapes will hold for a few hours depending on your timing and how busy the oven is with side dishes.

Slice the lamb between the ribs to give you tasty lamb chops and then top with the grape mixture.

My next lamb recipe is also done with rack of lamb. It’s usually my favorite way to make lamb. This rack of lamb is similar, but very different than the last one. Yes, the marinade is different, but the main difference is that it is crusted with focaccia bread crumbs, which is so yummy. For starters, focaccia is by far my all-time favorite bread and when turned into bread crumbs, WOW! It’s a nice course crumb with incredible flavor.

Once the lamb is brushed with Dijon mustard and then coated with the focaccia crumbs, you will be a very happy chef. I know there are many types of seasoned focaccia you can find, but the more herbs involved, the better. As for making the breadcrumbs, I usually suggest you leave it out, unwrapped for some time so it starts to harden up before you cut into pieces before placing into your food •Easter Continued on page 10

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Page 10 •Easter Continued from page 9 processor. When grinding, don’t grind too fine. Ideally, you are looking for a course bread crumb, kind of chunky is good. The bread crumbs are better when dry and are more effective. The crust that these will leave on the rack of lamb is outstanding.

Here is what you will need. Again, like the last recipe, will feed six to eight people and will take about an hour and a quarter to cook/prepare.

Two 8 rib roasts, about 2 ½ lb each 1 tsp salt 3 tsp black pepper 3 T olive oil 5 T Dijon mustard 1 ½-2 cups focaccia bread crumbs Rub the lamb roasts with the salt and pepper.

Like the last recipe, brown the lamb in a hot skillet on all sides, about 3-4 minutes on all sides on a medium heat.

Place the lamb on a rack which is inside a roasting pan or broiling pan.

Cook in a 425-degree oven for about 20 minutes or to reach an internal temp of 125 degrees.

Remove the lamb from the oven. Let sit for 10 minutes or so, keeping the oven on.

Brush the lamb with the Dijon and press/cover the lamb with the bread crumbs. Return to the oven for another 5-8 minutes or until the crust is a nice golden brown. Like the last recipe, cut between the ribs and enjoy the chops.

With both of the above recipes, feel free to temp the meat after the browning process. The roasts don’t take long

in the oven because of the browning process, so keep this in mind. **Depending on your desired temp, you may need to adjust the times cooked. I originally had you pull this out at 115 degrees, but by the time you let it sit and pop back in the oven, you may likely be closer to 130-135 degrees by the time you cut into this.

Temperature Charts to consider: Rare 115-120 Medium Rare 125-130 Medium 135-140 Medium Well 145-150 Well 155+ Now it’s on to a more traditional style of cooking lamb. As opposed to the rack of lamb, this recipe is done with a boneless leg of lamb. I’m going to give you two options on this, one more of a plain but awesome leg, the other one stuffed. Both are outstanding in their own right. They both likely take about two hours to cook, and will feed at least eight people. You will need the following.

A 5 lb. boneless leg of lamb 2 lemons 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano 2 tsp black pepper Kitchen string 2 garlic bulbs, unpeeled ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup chicken stock Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll the lamb leg. Take a lemon half and rub the lemon all over it and squeeze the juices into the meat. Combine the oregano, salt, and pepper and again, rub all over the lamb. Roll up the lamb and tie with the string.

Put the lamb on a greased rack in a

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In the words of a true New Englander, this is Wicked Awesome. The best part of all, it is so darn simple, but the taste will make your guests think you labored over it all day. This will feed eight to 10 people and likely take close to 3 hours to cook. The ingredients are: A 7-8 lb. fully cooked ham 48 whole cloves One lb. package light brown sugar 1 cup spicy brown mustard 1 cup Coke or any cola 1 cup of any bourbon Trim the skin off the ham and trim some of the fat content. You still want ¼ inch of the fat, but trim off the rest.

Make cuts into the fat about ¾ inchapart in a crisscross diagonal fashion in a way that you are creating diamonds.

Stick the cloves into the middle of all the diamonds on the front of the ham.

Combine the brown sugar, mustard, cola and bourbon and mix until smooth. Slowly spoon the mixture over the ham.

Again, place the ham on a rack inside a roasting pan.

In a 350-degree oven, cook on the lowest rack in the oven. If set on high shelf, the brown sugar will burn. Cook for 2 ½ hours, basting every 15-20 minutes with the juices in the pan. Take the ham out of the oven and let sit for 15 minutes, continue to baste, and slice away.

I hope you will try at least one of these options. I feel quite confident that you will have tremendous success with whichever choice you make. I wish all of you an enjoyable Easter Sunday and may your taste buds smile.

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roasting pan. Separate the unpeeled garlic cloves and place around the roast. Drizzle olive oil all over the lamb, as well as the garlic.

Bake at 350 degrees to your desired doneness. It will likely take at least 1 ¾ hours, but start temping after an hour and a half. Let it sit a few minutes before cutting. Snip off the string and slice. Enjoy!

Here is my alternative to the leg of lamb. A stuffed leg of lamb can be so good. I call this my Mediterranean Stuffed Lamb. I like to stuff it with a big pillow bag of fresh spinach, steamed and squeezed of all water, OR, two onelb. bags of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and completely drained.

3 cans of diced tomatoes, completely drained A lb. crumbled Feta cheese 1 T coarse black pepper ½ tsp salt 1 T granulated garlic Kitchen string As with traditional leg of lamb, rub the whole thing with the salt, pepper and granulated garlic. At one end, place the spinach, tomatoes and feta and roll the leg towards the bare end.

Once rolled, tie with the string. Put on a rack in a roasting pan and cook at 350 degrees. This will likely cook for 1 ½ hours or so, and them temp it. When you have it to where you want to be, pull, let rest for 10-15 minutes, snip the strings and slice. The appearance is awesome and flavor unforgettable.

Lastly, I will share a favorite ham recipe which is a Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ham. This can work over a traditional ham, or a spiral ham.

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GMCG Recognizes World Water Day at Runnells Hall, Chocorua World Water Day is on March 22, and the Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) is hosting a celebration at Runnels Hall in Chocorua Village from 6 to 8 pm. This is an allages, family friendly, free event featuring fun and educational activities such as water testing, an interactive ground water model, art station, water trivia, snacks, music, and even a movie. Students from around the watershed who participated in GMCG’s GET WET program will be there to celebrate their hard work and share their findings.

Designated by the United Nations since 1992, World Water Day focuses awareness on the importance of clean

water, and advocating for the responsible and sustainable management of fresh water resources. World Water Day is supported and celebrated around the world by many organizations utilizing art, theatre, music, dance, and clean-up activities focusing attention on the issues and challenges facing fresh water.

People are encouraged to bring samples of their cold well-water and test the water themselves at a scientific water testing station.

GMCG is in the process of creating an 18th-month calendar to celebrate the watershed. Members of the public are encouraged to bring a piece of original artwork (can be paint, colored

pencil, marker, etc.) on paper to donate to the project. GMCG will select 18 pieces for the calendar. At World Water Day there will also be an art station set up for folks to create an art piece on the spot.

The evening will close with the movie “Straws”, a 33-minute entertaining film about plastic pollution. A short discussion will follow the film.

Stainless-steel reusable straws will be raffled off.

The Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) is a community-based, charitable organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of natural resources in the Ossipee Watershed in

central Carroll County, including the towns of Eaton, Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, Sandwich, and Tamworth. GMCG also partners with friends across the border in Parsonsfield and Porter, Maine through the Saco River Corridor Commission.

Founded in 1997, GMCG is a networking and referral resource for area residents concerned about land use issues in their communities. It encourages individual and small group activism based on common sense and nonconfrontational approaches to resolving problems. For more information visit www.gmcg.org or write to info@ gmcg.org.

GALA Community Contra Dance to Feature String Equinox participants are encouraged to bring an extra pair of shoes for dancing that do not have a black sole. If you are unable to bring extra shoes, there will be a brush at the door for you to remove dirt and snow before entering. GALA is also looking to fill a few volunteer

shifts for the dances this year if you are interested.

For more information about this event, or to sign up to volunteer visit www.galacommunity.org, call the office at 539-6460, or email josh@ galacommunity.org.

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The March Community Contra Dance hosted by Global Awareness Local Action (GALA) will take place at the Wolfeboro Town Hall’s “Great Hall” on March 24 from 7 to 10 pm, with the first half hour dedicated to a brief overview of the basic steps of New England contra dance. Dances are a fun and energizing night out for all ages and abilities, even if you simply prefer to cheer the dancers on from the sidelines.

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Dance admission fees are: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for 6 to 18-year-olds, and age 5 and under free. Anyone experiencing financial hardship is invited to pay what they can and no one will be turned away for financial reasons.

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