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December | Vol. 5 | No. 12 Published on the 16th of the Month

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Wintertime Fun | Page 3

Rochester Opera House | Page 11

Yesteryear | Page 12

What’s Up | Pages 6-10

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Wintertime Fun and Events

By Sarah Wright From concerts to festivals, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy in December and January.

Celebrate the season at one of the following events and mark your calendar.

After Christmas, winter fun continues with programs, music and entertainment through out the area.

Who doesn’t love the story of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ famous tale of A Christmas Carol? The Rochester Opera House at 31 Wakefield Street is thrilled to present the musical version of this classic story. The ghostly tale of the past, present, and future is brought to life in this exciting adaptation, and the Victorian atmosphere will truly put you in the holiday spirit. Performances are scheduled from December 12 to 22, with evening shows Thursday through Saturday, and matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com for more information, or call the box office at 603-335-1992.

Bring the kids to the second annual Christmas on the Common in Rochester! Celebrate the holiday with s’mores by the fire pit, a hot chocolate bar with gingerbread men, carolers, two short classic holiday movies shown on an outside screen, and a meet and greet with Santa! Dress warmly, and bring chairs and blankets for the movies. Kids can also bring their letters for Santa to place in a special mailbox.

This event is free and will take place on Saturday, December 14 from 4 to 9 pm.

The town of Eaton will hold their

Community Holiday Celebration on December 13 from 7 to 9 pm, at the Little White Church on Route 153. Don’t miss Celtic holiday music by Puckerbrush, a local contra dance band with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, concertina, cello, accordion, and flute! You’ll also hear the sweet voices of The Promise Singers, and enjoy a holiday story told by local storyteller Andy Davis. A sing-a-long and refreshments will finish off this fun evening. For more information, call 603-447-1881.

On the following day, December 14, stop by the Eaton Community Circle Christmas Craft Fair and Luncheon Café from 11 am to 4 pm. The craft fair will be held at the Inn at Crystal Lake located in Eaton Center. The Little White Church will host the luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm, serving four types of soup and three kinds of sandwiches, along with dessert. Celebrate the season in Eaton!

The New Hampshire Farm Museum celebrates a Victorian Christmas on Saturday, December 14 from 10 am to 3 pm. Tour the beautifully-decorated historic Jones Farmhouse with its costumed role players, and experience the wonder of a traditional Victorian Christmas. You can also visit the blacksmith and explore the barn, make a hand-dipped candle to take home, and roast chestnuts and make popcorn over the fire. Join in with the carolers and then warm up with a mug of wassail and gingerbread in the 1940s-farmhouse kitchen. The Farm Museum is located at 1305 White Mountain Highway in Milton. Call 603-652-7840 for details, or visit www.nhfarmmuseum. org.

On Saturday, December 14, bring the kids to beautiful Castle in the Clouds to have Breakfast with Santa! This year’s breakfast will be a brunch buffet in the Carriage House’s Winnipesaukee

Room. Choose from pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, pastries, fruit, and some light lunch items. Children will enjoy a story time with Santa. Reservations are required for seating times of 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Visit www. castleintheclouds.org or call 603-4765900. Castle in the Clouds is located at 455 Old Mountain Road (Route 171) in Moultonborough.

Kids can also have Breakfast with Santa at the YMCA at 35 Industrial Way in Rochester on December 15 from 8 to 11 am. Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, and Christmas-themed crafts and games.

Pre-registration is recommended; call 603-332-7334.

Celebrate the holidays with music!

On Sunday, December 15 from 6 to 8 pm, you will be amazed by the beautiful sounds of the Strafford Wind Symphony at their Holiday Candlelight Concert in Rochester. There’s nothing more moving at the holidays than hearing traditional Christmas music while surrounded by candlelight. The concert will take place at the Emmanuel Church at 63 Eastern Avenue. Call 603-332-5355 with any questions.

M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse will host the Mount Washington Valley Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 pm, and on Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22 at 2:30 pm. Join the holiday journey as local youth take a trip through some of their favorite pastimes of the festive season. The celebration will feature classic Christmas tunes • Wintertime Continued on page 4

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by Santa Claus! The Playhouse is located at 2760 White Mountain Highway in North Conway. For more information, visit www.mdplayhouse.com or call the box office at 603-733-5275.

The Conway Scenic Railroad at Norcross Circle in North Conway has two fabulous and festive holiday options for families this season! The first is Santa’s Holiday Express, where you can ride the train with Santa and his mischievous elves who will share hot chocolate and cookies with everyone. Trains are running on weekends as well as on the 16th and 23rd, at 11:30 and 1:30.

During school vacation week, trains will run daily from December 26 to 31, and on January 2 and 3. All excursions are round-trip, and approximately one hour long. For ticket information, visit www.conwayscenic.com or call 603356-5251.

The Conway Scenic Railroad will also take you on a Journey to the North Pole for The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation. Don’t miss this truly

unique experience that only happens in the beautiful White Mountains during the holiday season each year. Board the train in North Conway for a twohour adventure to the North Pole and back again. Along the way, you’ll enjoy delicious hot chocolate and some of Santa’s favorite treats. Once you’ve arrived at the North Pole (wink, wink), you will be escorted by elves up to the North Pole Theater. Along the way, kids can leave their letters to Santa at the post office and visit with the print shop elves. Listen to a dramatic rendition of “The Night Before Christmas” poem before Santa arrives to visit with the children. On the return trip back to North Conway, each child will receive a special gift. Tickets are available for December 12 to the 15; December 19 to 23 and December 27 to 29. For afternoon performances, trains will depart at 4:15 pm, and for evening performances, trails will depart at 7 pm. It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance. Visit www.journeytothenorthpole.org or call 603-356-9980 to order tickets.

If you’re looking for a way to ring in the new year with a bang, Rochester has plenty of amazing New Year’s Eve options. One of the biggest is the New Year’s Eve Comedy Ball at The Gov-

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ernors Inn. Join the party on December 31 from 8 pm until midnight, and enjoy a special evening with your friends and family. Enjoy dinner before seeing a hilarious comedy show headlined by Bill Simas. As if that’s not enough, you can dance the night away to the best of the 80s on the dance floor! The Governors Inn is located at 78 Wakefield Street. For ticket information, check out the Entertainment tab at www.governorsinn.com or call 603-332-0107.

Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center in Albany takes a look at nature year round with programs for every member of the family, from preschoolers to senior citizens. On January 6 at 7 pm, there will be a film screening for More Than Honey. The documentary tackles the vexing issue of why bees, worldwide, are facing extinction. After the film screening, the Mount Washington Valley Bee Keepers will offer a conversation and a chance to ask questions.

If you like birds, be at Tin Mountain on January 19 from noon to 1 pm for the January EcoForum: Winter is for the Birds – 31 Years of Counting Birds in the Mount Washington Valley. Tin Mountain has been hosting the Christmas bird count for 31 years; see what three decades of data tell us about avian trends in the area.

The Full Moon Walk happens on January 10 at 7 pm; meet at the Tin Mountain Field Station Lower Parking Lot in Jackson. Join the staff on an evening snowshoe ramble.

More programs are planned and scheduled; visit www.tinmountain.org or call 603-447-6991.

Get artistic at the Jackson Art Studio

on December 21 for Sip & Paint: Winter Covered Bridge. The event is relaxing and fun for beginners to seasoned artists alike! Spend an evening of creativity and sip your favorite wine. The instructor offers a step-by-step program to help. The studio is located at 155 Ridge Road in Jackson; call 603387-3463. The Studio offers Paint 2 Snowman Glasses on December 23 as well.

Cranapalooza in Schneider Square will offer s’mores, dancing, music, outdoor games and an appearance from a magician on December 27 to 31 at Cranmore Mountain Resort at 1 Skimobile Road in North Conway. Call 800-786-6754.

On December 31, a New Year’s Eve Cranapalooza Party and Fireworks takes place at Cranmore Mountain Resort with all sorts of food, fun, games, music and more. Fireworks light up the sky over the South Slope at 6 pm.

In January, Great Glen Trails brings the popular Women’s Winter Escape on January 19 and 20. For women only, the event is a unique chance to learn and take part in a variety of activities with support from expert instructors.

You will choose from skating and skiing clinics, cross-country clinics, snowshoe tours, yoga, as well as partaking in lunch and sip and shop, among other fun happenings. Great Glen Trails is located at 1 Mount Washington Auto Road in Gorham; call 603-466-3988.

Also at Great Glen Trails, there will be a variety of programs such as Snowshoe with a Naturalist and Sunrise SnowCoach Tour; explore it all at www.greatglentrails.com.

Check with your local fire department if permissible fireworks are allowed in your area.

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Get Theatrical at M&D Playhouse in 2020!

Each year, M&D Playhouse in North Conway presents a cross-section of comedies, dramas, musicals and classic theater to appeal to a broad spectrum of interests. The theme for 2020 is “Accepting the Differences Between Us” and will explore in a variety of plays, how to deal with differences in people.

Suppose that life exists in a multiuniverse — a set of parallel existences that contain infinitely different futures.

The possibilities in our lives are, quite literally, endless. Every possible event that could happen, does happen, in one universe or another. And if two lovers meet — are drawn together in every version of existence — every possible happy ending and heartbreak that could befall them, will. This is the theme of Constellations, by Nick Payne and directed by Ken Martin, running at the Playhouse from January 9 through 19.

Marianne, a physicist, and Roland, a beekeeper, meet at a party. They hit it off, and go for a drink. Or perhaps they don’t. They go home together, or maybe they go their separate ways. Perhaps Marianne is engaged to someone else, perhaps Roland is. Maybe she breaks his heart, maybe he breaks hers. Perhaps they come together and their love story can finally take root and grow, or perhaps it will be tragically cut short.

This beautiful play explores how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take.

It is a spellbinding exploration of love, science, quantum theory, and infinite

possibilities for heartbreak or hope.

The Odd Couple by Neil Simon and directed by Dennis O’Neil, runs from February 13 through March 1. The plot goes like this: Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer, is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend, Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life.

Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people’s mistakes and foibles.

Even when he tries to do so in a gentle and constructive way, his corrections and suggestions prove extremely annoying to those around him. Oscar, his closest friend, feels compelled to throw him out after only a brief time together, though he quickly realizes that Felix has had a positive effect on him.

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. The play runs from March 26 to April 12, and auditions are January 12 and 13 for anyone wishing to try out. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers.

She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and

Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But

Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

A full schedule of shows is planned; visit www.mdplayhouse.com for more.

The M&D at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse is located at 2760 White Mountain Highway in North Conway, NH. Call 603-733-5275 for tickets and information.

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Through Jan. 12, 2020, Process & Light Exhibit, work by three artists Peg Scully, Nancy Marsden and John Watkins, Chocorua Art Works, 132 White Mt. Highway, Chocorua, 323-8041. (Meet artist: John Watkins on 12/15 at 11:30 am.)

Through Dec. 15, Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical, M&D Playhouse, Willow Common, 1857 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www.mdplayhouse.com, 733-5275.

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Through Dec. 15, Journey to the North Pole, Believe in Books Literary Foundation & Conway Scenic Railroad, info/tickets/prices: www.journeytothenorthpole.com, 356-9980.

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Through Dec. 20, Shiao-Ping Wang, art exhibit at Rochester Public Library, 65 S. Main St., Rochester.

Dec. 12-22, Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 332-1992.

Dec. 13, Friday pARTy Nite, 5-8 pm, appetizers, hot cider & more! Also open Saturday-Monday, 10-5 pm. Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 3238041.

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Dec. 13, Holiday Homecoming, 3-7 pm, artisan marketplace, free snacks, fire pit, carolers, Awkward Family Photos, shopper’s raffle and more, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16/White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-7031 Dec. 14, Breakfast with Santa, 10 am-2 pm, breakfast buffet, story time with Santa, reservations required: 476-5900. www.castleintheclouds.org.

Dec. 14, Create a Gingerbread House, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, pastry chef, McKaella Cooper, will provide all the fixings to create a beautiful gingerbread house to take home! Ages 8 and up, free. Registration required, Conway Public Library, Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Dec. 14, Hearthside Dinner, 4-8 pm, help prepare an historical style meal, share dinner with small group, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Dec. 14, Holiday Party, 10-11 am, games, songs, craft, treats, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Dec. 14, Paint Glass Ornaments, 3-5 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com.

Dec. 14, Photos with Santa, 10 am-4 pm, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16/White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-7031. (Also Dec. 21) Dec. 14, TUBA Christmas, 2 pm, All Saint’s Episcopal Church, 258 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-3861.

Dec. 14, Victorian Christmas, 10 am-3 pm, cookie walk, handmade items, role players in period costumes, music, NH Farm Museum, Milton, 652-7840, www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

Dec. 14 & 15, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 12/14 at 11 am & 12/15 at 4 pm, Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, www.jacksonnh.com, 383-9356.

Dec. 14 & 15, Santa’s Holiday Express, 11:30 & 1:30, Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic.com. (Also Dec. 2023).

Dec. 15, Artist Spotlight: John Watkins - A Photographer’s Perspective, 1 pm. Part of the Process and Light Show, Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com, 323-8041.

Dec. 15, It’s a Broadway Holiday, 7 pm, Cabaret Series at Rochester Performing Arts Center, 32 N. Main St., Rochester, 948-1099, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 17, Great Glen Trails Nordic Warm-Up, 10 am, Outdoor Center, Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch, 466-3988, sue@mt-washington.com.

Dec. 19, Writer’s Night, 7-8 pm, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 539-1537.

Dec. 19-23, Journey to the North Pole, Believe in Books Literary Foundation & Conway Scenic Railroad, info/tickets/prices: www.journeytothenorthpole. com, 356-9980.

Dec. 20, Friday pARTy Nite, 5-8 pm, appetizers, hot cider & more! Also open Saturday-Monday, 10-5 pm. Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 3238041.

Dec. 20, Storytime Jamboree, ages 2-5 years, 10:15 am, introduces children to books, reading and language through songs, songs and activities, Gafney

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Dec. 20 & 21, The Village Players monthly movie, “A Christmas Story”, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Glendon St., Wolfeboro, snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com.

Dec. 20 & 21, Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas, 8 pm, Carol Noonan and house band with Stone Mountain Boys and special guest guitarist Bill Kirchen, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter. com, 207-935-7292.

Dec. 20-22, Mt. Washington Valley Christmas Celebration, 12/20: 7:30 pm; 12/21 & 22: 2:30 pm, holiday music, stories, appearance by Santa, M&D at Eastern Slope Playhouse, N. Conway, www.mdplayhouse.com, 733-5275.

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Dec. 20-23, Santa’s Holiday Express, 11:30 & 1:30, Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic.com.

Dec. 21, Friends Book Sale, 9 am-noon, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545.

Dec. 21, Photos with Santa, 10 am-4 pm, Settler’s Green, Rt. 16/White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-7031.

Dec. 21 & 22, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 12/217 at 11 am & 12/22 at 4 pm, Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, www.jacksonnh.com, 383-9356.

Dec. 23, Paint Snowman Glasses, 3-5 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com.

Dec. 26, Recycled Percussion, 12:30, 4:30 and 7:30 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 332-1992.

Dec. 27, Friday pARTy Nite, 5-8 pm, appetizers, hot cider & more! Also open Saturday-Monday, 10-5 pm. Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 3238041.

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Dec. 27 & 28, Peter Wolf & Midnight Travelers, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

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Dec. 27-29, Journey to the North Pole, Believe in Books Literary Foundation & Conway Scenic Railroad, info/tickets/prices: www.journeytothenorthpole. com, 356-9980.

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Dec. 28, Guided Snowshoe Tour, 2-3 pm, King Pine Ski Area, 1251 Eaton Rd., Madison, 367-8896, www.kingpine.com.

Dec. 28, Paint a Gingerbread House, 1-4 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com.

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Dec. 28-29, Comedian Bob Marley, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 332-1992.

Dec. 30, Colorful Moose, 6-9 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, torinfo: www.jacksonartnh.com.

Dec. 31, Jonathan Edwards concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Dec. 31, Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, 5-6 pm, King Pine Ski Area, 1251 Eaton Rd., Madison, 367-8896, www.kingpine.com.

Jan. 3, Food Fun Flicks, 5-7 pm, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 539-1537.

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Jan. 3-5, LGBTQ Ski Weekend hosted by White Mountains Pride, events throughout the weekend, info: 356-5502, www.cranmoreinn.com.

Jan. 4, Great Glen Trails Evening Snowshoe Tour, arrive at 6:30 pm, tour starts at 7 pm, nighttime winter walk with AMC naturalist, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

Jan. 4, Guided Snowshoe Tour, 2-3 pm, King Pine Ski Area, 1251 Eaton Rd., Madison, 367-8896, www.kingpine.com. Moonlight Snowshoe tour at 6:45 pm.

Jan. 4, Paws to Read with Nessie, 10-11 am, readers of all ages can sign up to read to Nessie, a certified therapy dog, 15-min. intervals, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Jan. 4, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988.

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Jan. 5, Youth Day, all day event, fun events, lift ticket deals & more, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett & Wildcat, info: 1-800-223-7669.

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Jan. 6, Film Screening: More Than Honey, 7 pm, Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill, Albany, narrated by John Hurt, documentary about why bees are facing extinction. Film screening and follow-up conversation with MWV Bee Keepers, 447-6991.

Jan. 6, Ice Sculpting at the Wentworth, 1 Carter Notch Rd., Jackson, info: 383-9700.

Jan. 6-10, College Week, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800223-7669.

Jan. 7, Blue Heron Bird Club, 9-10 am, Green Mt. Conservation Group, 236 Huntress Bridge Rd., Effingham, 539-1859.

Jan. 7-March 10, Nordic Meisters, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

Jan. 9, Animal Tracks & Signs, 10 am-noon, ramble through the woods in search of animal signs and tracks, geared for children, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum. org.

Jan. 9, EcoForum: Winter is for the Birds: 31 Years of Counting Birds in the Mount Washington Valley, noon-1 pm, see what three decades of Christmas bird count data show us, Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill, Albany, 447-6991.

Jan. 10, Full Moon Walk, 7 pm, meet at Tin Mountain Field Station lower parking lot, Jackson, join staff for an evening snowshoe ramble through the fields and forests, call to reserve snowshoes: 447-6991.

Jan. 10, Stay and Play, 10:15 am, birth to preschool age, stories, learning toys, crafts, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

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Jan. 11, U Go Girl Race #1, 8 am-1 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669.

Jan. 13-17, College Week #2, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669.

Jan. 16, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, 7 pm, Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill, Albany, 447-6991.

Jan. 17, Storytime Jamboree, ages 2-5 years, 10:15 am, introduces children to books, reading and language through songs, and activities, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Jan. 17, Susan Werner concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Jan. 18, Abenaki Parks Rail Jam, 8 am-noon, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669.

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Jan. 18, Boreal Birds Field Program, 8 am-noon, meet at Grant’s parking lot, Glen, join Tin Mountain Bird Society for winter birding adventure in the Notches, info: 447-6991.

Jan. 18, Great Glen Trails Evening Snowshoe Tour, arrive at 6:30 pm, tour starts at 7 pm, nighttime winter walk with AMC naturalist, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

Jan. 18, Roomful of Blues concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Jan. 18, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988.

Jan. 18, Whitaker Woods Snowshoe Challenge, 10 am, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation, North Conway, 356-9920.

Jan. 18, Youth Art Program: Wildlife Sketching, 9:30-11:30 am, for junior nature artists, led by Deb Ayers, artist and art teacher, Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill, Albany, reserve: 447-6991.

Jan. 19, U Go Girl Race #2, 8 am-1 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669.

Jan. 19 & 20, Women’s Winter Escape, skate and ski clinics, yoga, lunch, sip and shop, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 20, Sunrise Snowcoach Tours, 6:15-8:15 am, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, reservations/info: 466-3988.

Jan. 21-Feb. 4, Jackson Art Studio: 3 Week Landscape Painting, 6-8:30 pm,

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What’s UP beginner students learn to sketch and paint a winter landscape, Jackson Art Studio, 155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, pre-register: 387-3463, www.jacksonartnh. com.

Jan. 23, Life Below the Ice, 7 pm, program by Chief Executive Fish Nerd Clay Groves, licensed ice fishing guide and Podcast host, Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill, Albany, 447-6991.

Jan. 24, Music Together, ages 1-5, 10:15 am, music, movement, language through songs and instruments, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Jan. 24-26, NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Black Mt., Jackson, info/events: 383-9356.

Jan. 25, 2nd Annual M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Valley Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

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Jan. 25-26, Annual Military Salute Weekend, 8:30 am-4 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, & Wildcat, 1-800-223-7669.

Jan. 25-26, Annual Youth Pond Hockey Festival, Purity Spring Resort, 1251 NH Rt. 153, Madison, 367-8896.

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Art for You, 2nd Thurs. of the month, 4:15 pm, ages 5 & up, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Benz Center Senior Meals, Sandwich, each Wednesday at noon. Age 60 and older, small donation requested, 284-7211, www.benzcommunitycenter.webs. com.

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

Common Threads, Mondays 9:30-11 am, group of needle crafters, Rochester Public Library, S. Main St., Rochester, 332-1428.

Conway Historical Society Programs, Conway Congregational Church, Conway, 447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.

Conway Public Library, book discussion group meets 3rd Monday of each month, 10:15-11:30 am, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Death Café, an open discussion about end-of-life issues, meets monthly at 6 pm, periodical room at Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Eastern Slope Branch of New England Ski Museum, 2628 White Mt. Highway, just south of Schouler Park, downtown N. Conway, 730-5044.

Eco-Forum Lecture Series, speakers on the second Thurs. of each month, discussions about environmental issues, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, info/time for programs: 447-6991.

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Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Center Sandwich. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing - no formal lessons provided but if you need help with a project, there is sure to be someone who can give you pointers. Info/questions: 284-7168.

FIKA, every Saturday from noon to 1 pm, experience the custom of FIKA, with a complimentary slice of Scandinavian Almond Cake, Betty Schneider’s Scandinavian Baking, Rt. 113 East, 12 Deer Hill Road, Chocorua, 323-2021.

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Great Glen Kids Ski Club, winter long program Sundays from 1:30-3:30 pm, emphasis on fun of skiing and friends, kids learn and improve ski skills, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

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: 284-7532.

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

Knitting Group, 9-10 am, Madison Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 3678545.

Lakes Region Curling Assoc., registration open, runs from Oct. to mid Dec., Pop Whalen Ice Area, Wolfeboro, www.lakesregioncurlingnh.org.

Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, meets monthly in Wolfeboro; call for time/location/info: 569-2428.

Lego Club, 3rd Tues. of the month, 4:15-5:15 pm, geared to school age, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Lego Club Jr., 5th Friday of the month, 10:15 am, ages 1-5, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Let’s Go Make Something!, 3:30-4:30 pm on Thursdays, for children and teens, Ham Community Room at Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Mad Scientists Club, 4th Thurs. of the month, 4 pm, ages 5 & up, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735.

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. 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-2137.

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New England Ski Museum, traces history of skiing and snow sports in New England. Eastern Slope Museum, former N. Conway Community Center, Rt. 16, N. Conway.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, info/ events: www.remickmuseum.org.

Saturday Lunch, Jan. 4-March 28 (Saturdays), 10 am-2 pm, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds. org.

Senior Meals & Bingo, Mon., Wed. & Thurs., noon, Greater Wakefield Resource Center, 254 Main St., Union, $5 donation for age 59 and under, donation of $3 for age 60 and over, www.greaterwakefieldresourcecenter.webs.com.

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

Story Time for preschoolers and babies and their caregivers, call for schedules: Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Story Time Jamboree, first and third Fridays of the month from 10:15-10:45 am, ages 2-5, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Sunday Brunch, Jan. 5-March 29 (Sundays), 11:30 am-3:30 pm, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Tamworth Adult Book Group, meets 4th or 5th Wed. of each month, 10:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

Tamworth Farmer’s Indoor Market, Saturdays during Nov. & Dec. at KA Brett School, Tamworth Rd., & Jan.-April every other Sat. at Tamworth Town House, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center, programs, nature trails, winter children’s camp, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, info: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

White Mt. Writer’s Group, 4-6 pm, meets monthly, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552, list of dates: www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

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Wolfeboro Rotary Club Meeting, Mondays, 5:30 pm, 1812 Room at Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, light dinner, guest speaker on various topics of interest, for more info: www.wolfebororotary.org.

Writer’s Group, supportive writer’s get together for teens and adults, (first Mondays through Dec.) 6-7:30 pm, Ham Community Room, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

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Comedy, Music and Holiday Music Enlivens the Season at Rochester Opera House Carols, candlelight, and the Christmas Story. These are the ingredients in a Christmas Eve Service presented

by Grace Community Church at the Rochester Opera House on December 24 at 3 and 5 pm. The service is free and all are welcome to attend. Enjoy Christmas carols, special music, and reflections on Christmas on this special night. Each service is one hour in length and will be family friendly.

The legendary drumming group Recycled Percussion is back in the Granite State on Wednesday, December 26 to celebrate and rock the Rochester Opera House for three big shows (12:30, 4:30 and 7:30 pm). You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas or as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their new TV show “Chaos & Kindness”! Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show.

Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks! Don’t miss the show, which will be packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one-of-a-kind show and relive the journey of the local boys all the way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!

Bob Marley’s brand of high energy and off-beat observation of everyday life has captured the minds of fans from teenagers to grandparents. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete latenight TV circuit: “The Late Show” with David Letterman, “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, “Late Night” with Conan O’Brien and “The Late

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Late Show” with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. Marley, a Maine native and University of Maine at Farmington graduate, uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines. He began his career in his hometown of Portland, and then moved to Boston to gain experience in a city known for spawning comedy allstars. Bob has also placed his mark on the silver screen with the cult favorite “Boondock Saints” as the memorable and always goofy Detective Greenly.

Performing with acting greats such as Willem Dafoe, Billy Connolly and Peter Fonda, Marley’s dedication to creating new material is leading him into his 20th year as a stand-up comedian performing over 250 shows a year across

Maine, New England and around the country. Marley will be at the Rochester Opera House on December 28 at 4, 6:30 and 9 pm, and on December 29 at 3, 5 and 7:30 pm.

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a 10-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. The powerhouse team of Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) cooks up a real crowd pleaser in the show at the Opera House from January 9 to 26. While spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out,” a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they en-

joy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash.

In preparing, they find themselves extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness and prejudices, the men come to discover that they are stronger as a group, and the strength that they find in each other gives them the individual courage to “let it go.” The Full Monty is a story full of heart. Right to the end, you will be wondering if these lovable misfits will really pull it off. With a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toetapping pizzazz, this heartwarming, upbeat comedy is a must see.

A true celebration of two legendary performers in one amazing performance, the Elvis & Orbison Show on Friday, February 7 at 8 pm is a unique and incredible tribute concert experience. In the first set, the portrayal of Roy Orbison is extraordinary. The look, the voice and the phenomenal songs all come to life right in front you, including Oh Pretty Woman, Only The Lonely, Crying, In Dreams, It’s Over, Dream Baby, and Blue Angel to name but a few. In the second set, Elvis Presley is back in the building as the celebration continues. Jailhouse Rock, Burnin’ Love, Hound Dog, Suspicious Minds, Love Me Tender and many more great Elvis tunes are brought to life as the audience is transformed to a time when Elvis ruled the musical world in an outstanding tribute to the King of Rock & Roll.

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Yester year Early Skiing in the White Mountains - Snow Trains and the Skimobile

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper photo courtesy New England Ski Museum If you want to build something new, you talk to the experts. That is just what Harvey Dow Gibson, a Conway born and bred businessman did when he brought famed Austrian ski instructor Hannes Schneider to North Conway to help grow the sport of skiing in the White Mountains. It is also what Gibson did when he hired a local man to invent the Skimobile a few years before Schneider arrived on the scene.

Schneider was well known and respected in Europe for his skiing skills and the Alberg technique of skiing he perfected. Although a top-notch skier and teacher, Schneider ran into conflict with the rising Nazi regime and he relocated to the United States.

Gibson wanted Schneider to come to North Conway to teach skiing at Cranmore. The businessman had opened the new ski resort (Cranmore) in the 1930s, and he probably wanted someone skilled and famous to offer ski instruction to his guests. When Schneider arrived in North Conway by train, it was a big day for the town that would soon grow into a bustling ski town.

But before the famed skier was on the scene, Gibson wanted something innovative to set Cranmore apart from other ski areas.

When George Morton of Bartlett, NH came up with the idea of a ski lift that would carry passengers up a mountain, he merged a skimobile with a chair lift in a unique way that is still remembered today.

Morton was an area mechanic with the reputation of being able to fix just about anything mechanical. He ran Morton’s Garage in Bartlett, NH. It is said Gibson came to Morton with a request that the mechanic build a sturdy lift for taking skiers up Cranmore’s slopes.

Gibson, a businessman with big plans for Cranmore, probably knew that Morton had created and installed a lift for a ski area at Moody’s Farm in Jackson in the 1930s. (The lift would

come to be known as the Shovel Handle at Whitney’s after Bill Whitney bought Moody’s in the late 1930s. It must have been quite a sight when in the winter of 1937/1938, Bill improved the original lift by attaching over 70 shovel handles to the overhead cable!)

Morton studied other chair lifts and according to “Flight Without Wings”

by Tom Eastman, thought he could do something different than the traditional chair lift. He thought about cable cars, and then the idea was born of cars on a track affixed to a cable to pull the cars.

Skiers could sit in the little cars which would climb the mountain on a track.

Morton’s son, Parker, helped design the ski lift. Gibson dubbed the new product “The Skimobile.”

By the summer of 1938, Gibson had workers installing tracks at Cranmore, while Morton worked out any kinks in the design and finalized construction of the cars. After the cars were created, Parker painted them red, white and

blue and they were later shipped to Mt. Cranmore.

Installing the cars at the ski area could not have been easy, and when ready to run, a total of about 60 cars were attached to the cable, carrying one skier per car.

The Skimobile was a true innovation, but it carried skiers only half way up a mountain; when Hannes Schneider came to the area, he suggested the lift should be increased to reach the mountain’s summit. According to information at www.cranmore.com, a transition point between the lower trestle and the upper section was where passengers changed cars. It was unique in that it was built with two trestles.

When the new lengthier track opened, Gibson’s wife christened it by breaking a bottle of champagne on a skimobile car. A small crowd was at the site to hear a speech from Mr. Gibson; more than 20 attendees rode Skimobile cars to the summit that day. To keep up with

the demand once the entire track was completed, more cars were added.

With the popular Skimobile in place, more and more skiers came to Cranmore, as well as other White Mountain ski areas. Travel by train was the quickest and most efficient way to get around in the 1930s as skiing gained in popularity. Schneider’s new programs at Cranmore attracted skiers, but many people at the time did not have the luxury of a car to travel from Boston, New York and other areas.

And even if they did, rural roads could be snow covered in the winter.

In order to bring skiers to Cranmore, Gibson knew trains were the most efficient mode of transportation.

Soon trains brought young people from Boston and other areas to North Conway for a weekend of skiing.

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Warm Up Your Winter at Gafney Library The Gafney Youth Library in Sanbornville has lots of activities this winter for you to participate in while staying warm inside. In addition to the regularly scheduled Storytime Jamborees, Music Together, and Lego Club, there is always something to do at the library.

A Holiday Party is scheduled for December 14 at 10 am in the Youth Library. This family event features themed games and activities, holiday songs, a craft, and yummy treats focusing on the book “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies” by Laura Numeroff.

The Makerspace is stocked full of sparkly items to make holiday cards and gifts in the month of December.

Also, therapy dog, Nessie, is at the

library on the first Saturday of each month, and is eager to have visitors practice their reading skills with her.

You can enjoy the sun and warmth while “Cruising at the Youth Library” in February and join in fun activities each week while “cruising” to different places in the warmer regions of the world, right in the library.

Details about these events and other programs can be found in the 2019-20 Winter Program Guide available at the library on High Street, on the library website at www.gafneylibrary.org or by calling the library at 603-522-9735.

Gafney Library hours are 1 to 7 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and 9 am to 12:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.

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New Hampshire. In the 1930s when the Great Depression curtailed travel, those with the means bought a ticket and hopped aboard the snow train in New York City with the destination of North Conway or other ski areas in New England. The atmosphere on the trains was festive indeed, with one baggage car serving as a ski shop; dining car service meant food and beverages were available as well.

The Ski Meister snow trains were a joint venture of the New Haven and Boston and Maine Railroads in the 1930s and 40s and ran on weekends.

The Ski Meister transported eager skiers from the city to rural resorts in New Hampshire and Vermont for weekend skiing.

The casual atmosphere of the snow trains meant improvising sleeping conditions; sweaters and parkas became pillows and blankets and hot thermos beverages and sandwiches were shared among friends and fellow passengers.

The Boston and Maine Railroad realized many people who took the snow trains could not ski proficiently.

Downhill skiing was a skill that took time to learn and European instructors/ skiers were much admired. Thus, the Boston and Maine hired ski instructors to ride the trains to offer tips and to socialize with would-be and seasoned skiers.

An early black-and-white photo illustrates what you could find on a snow train: the photo shows a train car with a large banner advertising SportsService Car with rentals of White Mt

Scenic Railroad’s website, www. conwayscenic.com, “The war years of the early 1940s found as many as five trains coming into North Conway on a Sunday, carrying up to 4,000 skiers for a one-day trip. At their peak, the Snow Trains carried 24,000 passengers each season.”

The snow trains weren’t a faceless, boring mode of travel in those days.

Indeed, the trains were more like a party on wheels and a chance to make new friends also headed north for skiing. An old poster from the Boston and Maine Railroad promised fun onboard their snow trains by extolling, “See old friends again…meet scores of other ski enthusiasts…visit up and down the aisles as the bright, warm cars roll on toward the glistening slopes and cheerful lodges.”

Historically, the first Boston and Maine Railroad snow train came to New Hampshire in the late 1930s, according to “Snow Train Parade” by John Gruber (www.trains.com). “B&M inaugurated its one-day excursions on January 11, 1931, carrying 196 people to Warner, New Hampshire, a ski resort.

The railroad, in cooperation with the Appalachian Ski Club, took more than 8,000 passengers out of Boston in that first, 10-week season.”

The first snow trains in the country may have originated in Connecticut.

New York City had plenty of wouldbe skiers without any way to reach mountain areas such as those found in

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Registration is open for winter 2020 curling season Registration has started for Lakes Region Curling’s winter 2020 league.

The season consists of eight Sunday matches, starting on January 12 and running until March 8. No matches are scheduled for February 2, which is Super Bowl Sunday.

Each match, held at Pop Whalen Ice Arena in Wolfeboro, runs for two hours, starting at 5:15 pm.

Registration is open to men and women, age 14 or over. No previous experience is required, and participants may join as individuals, with a partner, or as part of a complete team.

The LRCA will offer new players a learn-to-curl session on Sunday, January 5, during which experienced curlers provide instruction in the rules and game play of curling. Curlers can use

the traditional sliding delivery seen in television matches or use a “delivery stick” that lets the player walk to send the stone down the ice.

All equipment is provided, and organizers will assist unaffiliated registrants in finding a team.

The registration fee is $195 per person. Registration forms as well as waiver forms for adults and for minors are available for download at lakescurlingnh.org.

Sometimes referred to as “chess on ice,” curling originated on the marshes of Scotland in the early 1500s and came to North America with British colonists in the 18th century. First demonstrated at the 1926 Winter Olympics, it became an official Olympic sport in 1998.

Ski Togs and skis, snowshoes, boots, socks, caps, goggles, sweaters, mittens and other gear. You could indeed hop aboard a snow train in the city and get outfitted for all winter outdoor activities by the time you reached your northern New England ski destination.

Although by the early 1940s some people had purchased automobiles, gas rationing during World War II meant the ski trains continued in business.

If you wanted a weekend of skiing or other outdoor sports, you could hop aboard a snow train and forget your cares for a day or two without the worry of gas rationing.

What was the cost of taking a snow train from Boston to New Hampshire?

In the early 1930s, you could take the Boston and Maine Railroad snow train for about $1.75 round trip.

Young people who worked in city offices and factories were offered group excursions via the snow trains.

Even if you did not have the means to take up skiing, you could take a train with fellow workers and have a day or weekend organized outing at a New Hampshire ski area or travel to just watch others ski; you might get to

see Schneider skiing on the slopes or watch the Skimobile in action.

Over the years the number of snow train passengers dwindled. After World War II, greater economic prosperity meant more people could afford automobiles. A skier with his/her own automobile could control their own schedule and arrive at the ski areas earlier and stay longer.

The last snow train came to North Conway in the winter of 1971. Out of the total passenger count of about 300 people, less than 50 were skiers.

It must have been a sad day for the snow train business that had started so successfully during the 1930s.

The Skimobile also was phased out as its popularity dwindled. However, the little Skimobile cars can be seen now and then, owned and displayed by collectors. If you happen to see one in the area, or elsewhere, think of the days when skiing was new and hundreds of enthusiasts boarded the snow trains to reach the White Mountains, where they could ride the Skimobile at Cranmore to the mountaintop with its glorious views.

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Christmas Cookies and Sweets

By Chef Kelly Ross Cookies rock! One of the great things about the holidays is that cookies are everywhere, especially with the many cookie swaps out there. When it comes to cookies, variety is an awesome thing.

(Why eat a dozen of the same cookie when there are so many options here, there, and everywhere?) This month’s column is all about real cookies with real flavor.

First on the Holiday Cookie Hit List is an impersonation of a Kit Kat, a confection many love. This is a nobake cookie, which is never a bad thing.

They are finished in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish. I generally cut these into bite-sized pieces, which will give you as many as 90 pieces, but cut them to your needs. One way or the other, these are so much like the real thing.

Kit Kat Bites ¾ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup heavy cream 1 ½ cups sugar 25 regular sized marshmallows 12 oz milk chocolate morsels 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal 11 oz butterscotch morsels 1 cup peanut butter morsels In a large bowl, add marshmallows, milk chocolate morsels and baking chocolate. In a large pot, mix the sugar,

of us are multi tasking, making a few different cookies at a time. Anything that can help out during the holiday season, especially saving time, is a winner. This one is quick to prepare.

cream and butter and bring to a boil over a medium high heat. Once boiling, stir constantly for 4 minutes or so. Remove from heat and pour the hot mixture over the marshmallow and chocolate combo. Using an electric mixer, beat until all chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, likely 2-3 minutes.

Melt the butterscotch and peanut butter chips together in a microwave safe bowl. Stir well and heat in 20-30 second intervals, mixing after each, until it is completely melted/blended.

Pour the cereal into a large bowl and add the melted chips and combine until thoroughly mixed. Spray the 9 x 13inch baking dish with pan release spray, line with a sheet of parchment paper and spray that as well. Pour in half the chocolate marshmallow mixture, spreading with a knife so it is even in the pan and covered entirely. Pour in the entire cereal mixture, press down

firmly but not too hard to cover again throughout, then top with the remaining chocolate mix, again spreading with a knife, or a rubber spatula, to make sure it is flat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but longer is ok too. Carefully remove the parchment paper from the sides and gently flip upside down on a cutting board, peel off the paper, and cut into desired sizes and enjoy. I suggest keeping them refrigerated and maybe take them out to room temp an hour before serving (the cookies are still outstanding right out of the refrigerator).

That recipe was so awesome, I’m going to give you a very similar no-bake recipe; again it is a recipe attempting to impersonate another all-time classic, a Reese’s Cup. One of the many great things about no-bake recipes besides being simple, is that they free up the oven for other cookies as I know most

Reese’s Cookies 4 cups Rice Krispies 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 5 normal sized Reese’s Cups, chilled ½ cup milk chocolate chips Spray a baking/cookie sheet with pan release spray, line again with a sheet of parchment paper and spray that as well. Set aside. Pour the Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl. In either a small pot on the stove or in a large microwave safe bowl, combine the corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter.

Either microwave in minimal intervals while stirring in between, or heat on a medium to low-medium heat until warmed and well blended. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and mix well. Mix in the chocolate chips immediately thereafter. Take the Reese’s Cups out of the fridge, put in a Ziploc bag, and with a meat tenderizer, crush them up. Generally, wait for 3 minutes or so before adding the Reese’s • Cookies Continued on page 15

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December 2019 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | Page 15 • Cookies Continued from page 14 to the mixture, but the crushing process should take care of most of that, so combine the Reese’s. I generally use a mid-sized ice cream scoop to scoop them onto the parchment and then slightly flatten them into a cookie shape using a glass, an offset spatula, or even your hand. If there are kids around, they will inhale these just as you are pressing them down, but whether you keep at room temperature or refrigerate, you can’t lose with these copy-cat cookies!

I’m going to throw in the quickest recipe of all time for another no-bake treat, and I love them because I love anything butterscotch. When I say simple, I mean simple, because this recipe only has 3 ingredients.

Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips 1 package (10-11 oz) butterscotch chips 4 cups crispy chow mien noodles Microwave the semisweet chips and the butterscotch chips. They can be combined to do so. Once hot and blended, pour over the noodles in a large mixing bowl and fold into one another, ideally not breaking up the noodles too much, but they will stick together regardless. With a tablespoon, dropn rounded spoonfuls onto a sprayed parchment sheet on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for ½ hour or until they are set. Fun and delicious cookie!

One of those great flavor combos that seem to make everyone happy is a Snickerdoodle. I’ve seen this combo as a cookie and as a bar, but this one is so good. It has the look of a donut hole and tastes absolutely wonderful.

It has a great filling of white chocolate and pudding, and if that’s not enough, they shouldn’t take you much longer than a half hour to prepare. These are always a winner at a cookie swap, a pot luck or any occasion for that matter.

This recipe should give you about 30 cookies.

Snickerdoodle Poppers 1 ¼ cup flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup of milk at room temp ¼ cup plain yogurt, also at room temp ¼ cup sugar 3 tbsp melted butter Vegetable oil for frying

of them and a glass of milk. Of course, today’s theme is for Christmas and cookie swaps where the cookies won’t be hot anymore, but still pretty darn good. This recipe will get you about 4 dozen cookies.

The Coating 2/3 cups sugar 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon The Filling 1 box vanilla pudding and the milk needed 4 oz white chocolate Combine the 2 coating ingredients and set aside. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together. In another bowl, whisk the milk, yogurt, sugar and melted butter. Gradually add the dry mix with flour into the wet mix and do so until just combined. You want things mixed, but not over-mixed. Heat a medium pot with 2 ½ - 3 inches of oil in it to 350 degrees. Using about ½ tbsp as a measure, roll the dough gently into balls. You should end up with 30, +/-. Gently drop 6 or so in at a time with a slotted spoon. DO NOT OVER CROWD as they will cook quickly.

After a minute or two, the bottom will become golden brown. Using the slotted spoon, turn them so the other side gets the same love. Once golden brown all over, spoon them out onto a paper towel, roll them to get the grease off, and then roll them in the cinnamon /brown sugar mixture and set them on a platter. Repeat the process until all are completed. Prepare the pudding then add the melted white chocolate, which can all be done before the frying process. Transfer into a pastry bag with a tip. Put the tip about halfway into each popper and squeeze in the filling.

These are outstanding right after being filled, but as I said earlier, you can refrigerate and pull an hour or so before eating.

While on the subject of the round ball-shaped treat, it reminded me of another classic ball shaped cookie of sorts. This is a wonderfully simple recipe containing only 4-5 ingredients, depending on your taste. These are wicked creamy and fluffy with a crunchy vanilla cookie coating that can be put together in a pinch for any occasion. This recipe will give you 2 dozen treats; these may be my favorite

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One last cookie for the day, and it is an actual traditional cookie. As much as I love all the previous great Christmas treats, sometimes an actual cookie coming right out of the oven is just what the doctor ordered, especially with 3-4

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies 1 ½ cups flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 ½ sticks butter, room temp 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups quick oats 1 ½ cups dried cranberries 1 cup chopped walnuts In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. In the bowl of a standard mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix again. Slowly add the dry mixture, again until combined. Lastly, add the oats, cranberries and walnuts. Using a tablespoon, drop rounded tbsp onto an ungreased cookie sheet. In a 350-degree preheated oven, bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes until light golden brown.

Let the cookies sit for 3 minutes or so on the cookie sheet, then, with a spatula, transfer to a wire cookie sheet to cool.

Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container and hope me or anyone like me isn’t stealing them from the wire rack!

I hope you have a great Christmas season and a Happy New Year as well.

I will be in touch in 2020 with more fun recipes. If you have any questions or feedback, please touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

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Wolfeboro Last Night Events Celebrate 2019 Families, friends, neighbors and visitors are invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve during a day and evening of festive events in Wolfeboro capped off by fireworks lighting the sky over Lake Winnipesaukee. “Last Night Wolfeboro 2019 is a free celebration for the Lakes Region to enjoy,� says Wolfeboro Selectman Linda Murray and chair of the town’s Special Events Committee. “Our schedule includes activities, concerts, shows and games for all ages to enjoy, and we have fantastic prizes to use now and in the new year, including cruises on the Millie B, M/S Mt. Washington, Molly the Trolley rides, Wright Museum and New Hampshire Boat Museum memberships, along with prizes from Kingswood Golf Club, Wolfeboro Casuals and other area shops. Best of all, thanks to our generous sponsors and supporters, all of the fun is free or low-cost.�

Beginning at Wolfeboro Town Hall at 10 am on Tuesday, December 31, Last Night Wolfeboro events range from a scavenger hunt at town shops to Mo, the Balloon Man making creations for children, the popular Wildlife Encounters show, Chris Herrick magic

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New this year, Last Night Wolfeboro is presenting a free “Jazz to Keep You Warm� concert by the Freese Brothers Combo Band at the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro. For more than three decades, the Freese Brothers Big Band and Combo have performed swing and classic Big Band music, entertaining audiences throughout the region and raising scholarship funds for a new generation of talented musicians.

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6:30 pm: Fireworks over Wolfeboro Bay, sponsored by Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce; (rain/weather date: Jan. 1).

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New Book Explores NH’s Favorite Hikes…with Views New Hampshire’s 52 With A View – A Hiker’s Guide, a new comprehensive guidebook for the 52 With A View hiking list, was recently published. The author is Ken MacGray of Concord, NH. The 246-page guidebook is the first of its kind for these peaks, which complement the popular New Hampshire 4,000-footers.

Inside the book you will find an historical overview of the Over The Hill Hikers, creators of the list, and how the list came to be; detailed, recommended route descriptions for all 52 peaks (plus the delisted peaks), including historical tidbits, parking and road access, and summaries of additional routes.

There’s also information on overnight options for campers and backpackers,

tips for hiking each peak in winter, and highlights of the views from each peak.

In a recent review of the book, longtime hiking columnist Ed Parsons, noted of the guide, “Self-published by the author, the first printing was gone in a day. It is getting a lot of positive attention.” The book has since gone through two subsequent printings.

“Given the increasing popularity of this hiking list, it’s no surprise to me that the guidebook has been received so well,” added Mike Dickerman, a long-time New Hampshire hiker, author, and book seller. “The 52 With a View list, which includes scenic summits from one end of the state to the other, all with elevations between 2,500 and 3,999 feet, offers adventur-

ous hikers an alternative to the rougher and tougher 4,000-footers list. With this new guide, Granite State hikers now have an indispensable book to refer to as they plan their next mountain outing.”

Ken MacGray is a freelance writer and hiker living in southern New Hampshire after another life in the media industry. He has always been a hiker, but didn’t find his true passion for it until later in life. He has completed the NH 4,000-Footers and finished almost three rounds of the 52 With A View list, among other hiking accomplishments.

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“My tasks include managing and caring for artifacts, planning and putting up exhibits, and developing interactive features for our visitors,” he said.

As is the case at many museums, staff wear many hats, which Gamache said could mean helping with any aspect of the operation, including daily maintenance and event planning. “We all do whatever it takes to advance the museum’s mission,” he said.

Founded in 1994, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battlefield.

Its mission is “to provide a vivid perspective on the profound and enduring impact of the World War II experience on American society.”

For Gamache, his fascination with the Wright Museum, its mission and collection, did not begin when he became full-time curator in 2018 or even before that as an intern while attending the University of New Hampshire.

“Having visited the museum multiple times before starting as an intern, I was already familiar with its unique collection and important mission,” he explained. “When I had the opportunity to stay after my internship, it was an easy decision. I am glad to play a part

in keeping the museum’s mission alive for the education of future generations.”

Wright Museum Executive Director Mike Culver said he is happy Gamache stayed, too. “Justin has brought an area of technical expertise with technology that has significantly impacted our operation,” he said. “He has created several wonderful touch screen exhibits and made us more interactive with visitors. In addition to virtual exhibits, Justin is also working on future exhibits, both in-house and outside traveling exhibits.”

According to Culver, Gamache not only possesses “a fine overall sense of American and European history,” but a willingness to do “whatever it takes to make The Wright successful.”

“He does everything from true curatorial tasks to changing light bulbs, dusting and cleaning, lifting, carrying, climbing ladders, dressing mannequins, and so much more,” he said. “He also works well with our board members, donors, volunteers, staff and visitors…like every member of the staff here, Justin exemplifies a true dedication to our work.”

As the region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum will reopen in May of 2020, although school tours can be arranged from January through April.

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Maxfield Real Estate has new owners take Maxfield to the next level,” says Randy.

For the past 22 years, Randy has applied those lessons to become one of the Lakes Region’s top producers. He will continue to serve his well-established client base and act as Principal Broker. Jon will continue to list and sell properties, as well as take over the duties of business development.

“We see our roles as providing our team of professionals and agents with the education, tools and technology needed to provide their clients and customers with the best possible service,” explains Jon Parker. “We are very proud to take over Maxfield Real Estate and keep it an independent, family-owned company focused on serving the communities of the Lakes Region.”

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Maxfield Real Estate Inc., has been acquired by Parker Realty Group LLC and will continue doing business as Maxfield Real Estate, with offices in Alton, Center Harbor and Wolfeboro.

Started in 1965 by Henry S. Maxfield, and then owned and operated by his son, Henry (Chip) Maxfield. Maxfield Real Estate has been a leading independent real estate company in the Lakes Region with over $180 million in sales in 2018.

It seems fitting that Randy and Jon Parker, a father-and-son team, continue the tradition of success. Both Randy and Jon are seasoned entrepreneurs.

Randy owned and operated a chain of sporting goods stores in southern NH and currently owns a restaurant in upstate NY. Jon has built, owned and operated a network of health clubs on the seacoast since 2001.

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GALA Makerspace Abuzz with Planning Although it may look quiet from the outside, inside the big building at 23 Bay Street in Wolfeboro, volunteer teams are drawing up floor plans and equipment lists soon to be incorporated into professional architectural designs that will be used to build the new GALA Community Makerspace, with construction due to start in the spring of 2020. The organization is striving to stay on track with fundraising targets.

A makerspace operates much like a gym, but instead of exercise equipment there are tools, and instead of trying to get fit, people are there to learn a new skill, develop or scale up a business idea, gain credentialing for employment mobility or career transition, or to simply tinker, fix, or repair everyday household items.

Makerspaces combine community, education, and equipment that provide participants the opportunity, place, and peer collaboration to design and create projects that may otherwise not be possible with the resources available to someone working alone. One of the inspirations also driving the GALA Makerspace is its potential to play a key role in substance misuse prevention, workforce development, waste reduction, and adding to self-propelled educational opportunities.

On the one hand, the GALA Makerspace will be a community-building hub that addresses some of the state’s most urgent workplace challenges by equipping participants with practical skills, training, specialized tools and equipment, and creative competencies that strengthen job creation and retention.

It will also provide collaborative space and resources such as a “tool library” and “repair cafe” for learning, engaging with hobbies, or simply fixing or up-cycling things that might otherwise be destined for the landfill.

GALA is also designing the space to help build social capital and a sense of community, which are goals identified by that state of NH as critical to economic development. In the book Making is Connecting by David Gauntlett, he emphasizes, “Social capital is not only a theoretical tool for thinking about the importance of social connections and civic engagement: rather, there is abundant evidence that social capital actually affects the outcomes of social behavior and is therefore a powerful force in its own right…research [has] provided clear evidence that having friendly social connections and communication, and working together with people on shared projects, is not merely

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The Community Makerspace will be a creative hub for exactly the type of community collaboration Gauntlett writes is an essential component of a strong community.

The volunteers planning out the individual workshop areas inside 23 Bay Street are known as Shop Advisor Teams. Each team is made up of people, who, between them, have the knowledge and experience to design a work space that is functional and flexible, and allows for the seamless flow of projects and collaboration within and between groups. The teams are planning out work and design spaces for a wood shop, metal shop, for fine arts, fiber arts, and jewelry, a computer lab and a commercial kitchen. In addition there will be spaces for co-working and career development, community events and meetings, classrooms, and dedicated small offices available for long- and short-term rental. A gallery and retail

space are also envisioned to showcase items crafted in the makerspace.

Each team is considering how much space their activity requires, as well as functional needs such as lighting, electricity, heating, dust extraction and ventilation, safety regulations, storage, plumbing, work surfaces, and flooring.

Additionally they are making lists of essential equipment to source.

Each workshop space is being designed with flexibility in mind to cater to the divers levels of its users, ranging

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And, some spaces need the capacity to morph into a different type of space for projects or events that require a change in use.

The teams’ recommendations were presented to the GALA Building Committee in October and from there go to the architects designing the entire GALA Makerspace building, Scott Simons Architects from Portland, Maine.

The architects will then draw up schematics to guide the construction of the building early next year.

“We are blessed in the greater Wolfeboro area to have so many gifted creatives who understand and enthusiastically support the big-picture concept of a makerspace,” says GALA’s Assistant Director, Carol Holyoake. “Not only have they have worked in these areas as teachers or other professionals, but they intuitively understand the collaborative nature of a makerspace and its various shops, and the opportunities that contribute to the creative process when the right environment is in place.

It is with much gratitude that I’d like to thank those involved: Mark Hempton, Eli Roxby, Dave Bolduc, Tom Loonam, Jennifer Kalled, Jan and Richard Croteau, Jeanne Flanagan, Perrin Long, Corinne Fergueson, Kenny Freitag, Steve Arsenault, Chris Hafner, Michael Babylon, Elena Piekut, Evan Henderson, Liz Kelly, Aimee Bentley, and Audrey Cline. This is of course in addition to the broad community participation in our surveys, visioning nights, and hard hat tours of which all the design process is based, and importantly the donors who have kept fuel in our tank during this exciting process.”

For more information about the GALA Makerspace and to find out how you can volunteer to be a part of its creation, contact Josh Arnold, GALA’s Executive Director at 569-1500 or josh@ galacommunity.org.

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