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Winter Escape to Milton Mills, Events & More!

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Discover Milton Mills | Page 3

Gafney Library | Page 13

Remick Museum | Page 12

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Snowshoe Tracking - ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ Program On Sunday morning, January 18, Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) and Branch Hill Farm/ Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust (BHF/CSFCT) will jointly offer a kids’ snowshoe walk and tracking activity.

Snowshoe tracking is the first event of MMRG’s 2020 ‘MOOSE-ies for Fam-

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by MMRG staff and volunteers. Kidssized snowshoes will be available as well as a few loaner snowshoes for adults. Children of all ages with their families are welcome but pre-registration is required. ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ events are a membership benefit for MMRG member families, but non-members are encouraged to try out their first family activity for free. For more information, directions, and to pre-register, call MMRG’s Educational Outreach Coordinator Kari Lygren at 603-978-7125 or email mmrgnh@ gmail.com.

The updated 2020 ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ series includes Birdhouse Building (March), Using a Map to Find Your Way (also in March), Following a Stream (May), the annual Woods, Water & Wildlife Festival (second Saturday in August), Night Time Walk (September), Photography Scavenger Hunt (October), and Natural Holiday Decorations (December).

Interested families may join MMRG with an online donation of $25 per household per year at www.mmrg.info or inquire about available scholarships by calling 603-473-2020.

MMRG, a non-profit land trust, works to conserve and connect important water resources, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitats, and recreational land in Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro. For more information and a calendar of upcoming educational events, visit www.mmrg.info.

Branch Hill Farm/Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust works to protect open space and working forests and to educate the public about sound forestry, conservation and agricultural practices; see www.branchillfarm. org. ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ events are made possible in part through the generous support of local business and community sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring this program on behalf of your business, please contact Jill Eldredge, Executive Director, at jill.mmrg@gmail.com.

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by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper If you like a rural setting, you’ll like Milton Mills. If you like history, buildings with stories and music and antiques and an old lunch counter still in operation and some unexpected surprises, you’ll like Milton Mills.

On an early January Sunday afternoon, I decided to get in the car and head out someplace…anyplace to get out of the house. The holiday festivities were over and while I still had a mini Christmas tree on a side table, my holiday guests had gone home and it was back to the day-to-day schedule.

It has never been my favorite time of year, although I strive to find the positive as we head into deep winter.

“Think of all the home projects you can get done,” I tell myself. “What about pulling out your old snowshoes and going for a hike in the woods? You can get through winter just fine,” I assure my less-than-happy self.

But I don’t want to simply “get through” any season of the year; rather, I like to find things that are memorable.

How better to do so than to hop in my car and just drive? Thus, I headed from the Laconia area with the goal of having lunch in Wolfeboro on a Sunday afternoon. The weather was cold (after all, it was January in NH), but the sun was shining and the roads were clear.

Inevitably, I got side tracked as I always do. As I drove along, I got thinking about Milton Mills. Why that town, you might ask.

I discovered the village many years ago when I did a story on the crafters of the area. There were many artisans and

crafters operating from their Milton-area homes, selling crafted items.

“I wonder what might be there now?”

I asked myself, as I headed on Rt. 28 to Wolfeboro. On impulse, I decided to venture off my original plan and instead of driving into Wolfeboro, I turned onto Middleton Road for a pretty, rural ride to Middleton, Union and finally, to the Milton area. All was very quiet on a Sunday afternoon in winter.

Most people were indoors, probably watching football, having lunch or sleeping late.

After following Middleton Road for some miles, I took a left-hand turn onto Rt. 153, another peaceful country road.

The road intersected Rt. 16 and I followed the signs to Milton Mills. First, I passed the highly unusual Milton Free Public Library at 13 Main Street.

Although, like most libraries, it was closed on Sunday, I stopped to gaze at the old, beautiful building. Historically, Milton and Milton Mills have enjoyed a library since the 1890s. Later, in 1910, Samuel Remick left his estate of over $2,000.00 (not a small sum at the time), to the town to establish a library.

A building was constructed, and served the town as a library until 1992, when the library was moved permanently to the former “Little Red Schoolhouse” in Milton Mills.

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One of my favorite things to do when wandering around small Lakes Region towns is to visit various libraries. I don’t need a library membership card to enjoy the architecture of the libraries in any town and I have seen early 1900s Arts and Crafts fireplace tiles, a collection of stuffed birds, stained glass windows and much more in unique little libraries in the area. I plan to stop by the library in Milton Mills on a weekday just to see the interior of the building and its unique style when it is open.

As I continued down Main Street, I noticed a large red building that was clearly a busy place. Located at 48 Main Street, Ira Miller’s General Store looked too intriguing to pass by. I parked nearby and entered a real stepback-in-time, yet modern, store that has so much one should plan to spend some time there.

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fers handmade items, groceries, a place to sit and from time to time listen to live music, play a board game and even have breakfast, lunch or a cup of coffee at a real, old-timey lunch counter.

I am partial to old lunch counters and you don’t see many of them anymore, especially in a general store in a small town. Thus, I was surprised to see a real lunch counter straight out of the past where diners can watch the cook making breakfast and lunch items. The counter is clearly popular and the day I was there, the stools were all occupied and a few people were waiting to get seating. Those having lunch were chatting with the chef and fellow diners, and I imagine the talk was of local politics and the weather.

The proprietors, Amy and Roy Darling, were stationed near the front door, waiting on customers who were buying everything from milk to vegetables and more unique items, such as soaps and jewelry. Amy invited me to sit by the

bread, crackers and candy and a cooler with water, beer and soda, like many

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January 2020 ALONG ROUTE 16 | Page 5 • Milton Mills Continued from Page 4 pot-belly stove (more on the history of this gem later) and chat for a few minutes. She related the history of the store and how she and her husband, Roy, have kept some features of the former store, but upgraded things as well.

“The store originally opened in 1880 as Ira Miller’s General Store,” she said. At that time, Milton and Milton Mills were bustling communities, with a blanket factory and other businesses.

The train stopped in the town and commerce was brisk. (Previously, Ira ran a hotel in Milton Mills, but moved on to create and operate the general store.

Later, the business was passed to a relative, and then had different owners over the years.)

“We moved to town in 2000,” said Amy. The store, owned by someone else at the time, closed in 2007 and nothing was happening with the building. The couple liked the building and kept watching the place; Roy is a contractor and both he and Amy love historic structures. The building was calling to them, and 1 ½ years ago, they purchased the property, with a goal to bring it back to its former glory and keep as many of the architectural features as possible.

Admittedly, some changes were needed, but the store is a testament to keeping and restoring what was, versus ripping it all out and replacing the old with modern features. Tall windows in the front of the building overlook the area and light spills into the store; the ceilings are high and the aisles wide.

Along with building repairs, Amy carefully stocked the shelves with items she knew would appeal to everyone. “I thought, ‘what have I needed in the past that I couldn’t get in town and

by on a select Saturday during lunch time, there will likely be live music.

(Music is scheduled for February 1 and February 29.)

Handmade items, such as jewelry and pottery, fill the back portion of the shop. As a midwife and herbalist, Amy knows the importance of a healthy lifestyle and she has an apothecary at the back of the store as well.

After chatting with Amy and shopping in the store, I decided to head up a side street and found myself, just around the corner, at a gem of a shop with an open flag flying. I was surprised to see an antiques shop open on a Sunday in winter, but as a lover of old things (and sometimes even junktiques!) I had to stop and explore.

Located at 1 Jug Hill Road in Milton Mills, Binker Brothers Antiques is an unexpected gem and the kind of place that keeps me day tripping the roads of New Hampshire. I entered the two-story building, not sure if this would be a shop filled with highpriced fine antiques or a thrift store.

Happily, it was neither, but rather a wonderful place with truly something for everyone. I was greeted by Chris, the co-owner of Binker Brothers Antiques. He took some time to talk and answer my questions, the first of which, of course, was why the name Binker Brothers?

Laughing, he explained the name refers to his two dogs. His wife and shop co-owner, Michelle, call the dogs the Binker Brothers and the name stuck and seemed just right for the shop!

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No one, in the middle of a baking project, wants to discover they need something they can’t get locally, forcing them to drive to a bigger, out of town grocery store. Amy said locals tell her how happy they are to get such things as a red onion in town at Ira Miller’s, versus doing without or driving elsewhere to get something they need.

“The lunch counter has always been here,” she explained. “When we were renovating, we let the building show us what features used to be here. The lunch counter is one of those features, and we discovered as we were renovating, that it used to have a curve. We kept the lunch counter, but decided it would serve the space better without that curve.”

Along with being a place to get breakfast or lunch, or even a cup of coffee, Ira Miller’s has an area where kids can play and shop with child-sized shopping carts. There are some tables and chairs around a shiny, pot-bellied stove that throws off warmth on a cold day. Amy said someone in town contacted them to say they had “the Ira Miller stove.” It once warmed the old general store, and although it needed to be restored a bit, Amy and Roy eagerly accepted the stove back into the building. It has been restored and cleaned and converted to electric heat and it holds pride of place in the seating area. It is in this part of the store that Saturday music gatherings take place from time to time. A local group, Silver Wings, performs here and in the summer, on the front porch. If you stop

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Jan. 16-19, Constellations, a play, M&D Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.

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

Jan. 17 & 18, Winter Quilter’s Retreat, age 18 and up, Community Center, Lehner St., Wolfeboro, 1/17: 6-9 pm; 1/18: 9 am-5 pm, info: 569-5639.

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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.

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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.

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Jan. 22, Team Trivia Tournament, 5-8 pm, soup, salad and trivia games, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1027.

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 Rd., Albany, 447-6991.

Jan. 23, Storytelling with Olga Morrill, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn. com.

Jan. 24, Conway Village Church Jan. Dinner, 5-7 pm, pot roast, Conway Village Congregational Church, 132 Main St., Conway, info: 447-3851, www.thebrownchurch.org.

Jan. 24, Evening Sled Dog Tour, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 pm, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

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.

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

Jan. 25, Abenaki Ski-a-Thon, fundraiser for Friends of Abenaki, get form at lodge, get sponsors and ski as many laps at you can in one hour, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, info: 569-5639.

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

Jan. 25, Building Your Family’s Medicine Chest, 1-4 pm, Remick Museum, Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Jan. 25, Cranapalooza, Schneider Square, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 1 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, music, dancing, outdoor games, Merlin the Magician and more, info: 800786-6754, www.cranmore.com.

Jan. 25, Winter Doldrums Party, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, crafts, games, treats, Milton Free Public Library, 13 Main St., Milton Mills, 473-8535.

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

Jan. 25-26, Studio Nocturne with David Lussier, 9 am-4 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, #155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: www.jacksonartnh.com.

Jan. 29, Team Trivia Tournament, 5-8 pm, soup, salad and trivia games, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1027.

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Jan. 30, Environmental Book Group – The Wild Trees, 4 pm, Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 447-6991, www. tinmountain.org.

Jan. 30, Storytelling with Jackson Gilman, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 30 , ’Tis the Season: Celebrating Winter Traditions, 7 pm, program on wintertime work and play over the years, Bob Cottrell program, free, public welcome, Madison Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, refreshments served, info: 367-8545.

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Jan. 31, Cindy Duchin performs, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 31, Conway Village Church Jan. Dinner, 5-7 pm, roast pork dinner, Conway Village Congregational Church, 132 Main St., Conway, info: 447-3851, www.thebrownchurch.org.

Feb. 1, Cranapalooza, Schneider Square, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 1 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, music, dancing, outdoor games, Merlin the Magician and more, info: 800786-6754, www.cranmore.com.

Feb. 1, Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 am, variety of pancake flavors, eggs, sausage, muffins and more, First Congregational Church of Wakefield, 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield, info: 522-3189. Proceeds benefit mission projects in Zimbabwe.

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Feb. 1, 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.

Feb. 1, Richard Thompson Solo Acoustic concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Feb. 3, Books Sandwiched In, noon, book review, bring your own lunch, beverage and dessert provided, The Library Book by Susan Orlean will be reviewed by Lois Brady, Samuel Wentworth Library, 35 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6665.

Feb. 6, Patterns in the Snow: Tracking Exploration, 7 pm, Tin Mountain Learning Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org. Field session on Feb. 8.

Feb. 6, The Story of Snow, 10 am-noon, learn all about snow, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Feb. 7, True Blues with Corey Harris & Cedric Watson concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Feb. 7, 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.

Feb. 7, The Sweetbloods perform, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Feb. 8, Cranapalooza, Schneider Square, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 1 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, music, dancing, outdoor games, Merlin the Magician and more, info: 800786-6754, www.cranmore.com.

Feb. 8, Progressive XC Dinner, 6-8 pm, Abenaki Ski Area, Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, info/register: 569-2513.

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Feb. 8, Wood for Warmth, 11 am-noon, learn about trees, Young Farmer’s Club for ages 4-6, Remick Museum, Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591.

Feb. 9, A Creative Journey Thru the Acting Process with Lauri Landry, 4-6 pm, Winter Lecture Series presented by Sandwich Home Industries at Doris Benz Community Center, Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, info: 284-6831, sandwichcraftgallery@ gmail.com.

Feb. 9, Free Learn to Ski Day, 9 am-4 pm, grades 1-12, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

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Feb. 10, Full Moon Walk, 7 pm, Tin Mountain Field Station Lower Parking Lot, Jackson, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 12, Team Trivia Tournament, 5-8 pm, soup, salad and trivia games, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1027.

Feb. 13, EcoForum: Trout Stream Restoration, noon-1 pm, Tin Mountain Learning Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 13, NH’s Declining Bird Population, 7 pm, Tin Mountain Learning Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 13-16, The Odd Couple, M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 733-5725, www.mdplayhouse.com. Also Feb. 20-23 & Feb. 2729.

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Feb. 14, Evening Sled Dog Tour, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 pm, Great Glen Trails, Gorham, 466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Feb. 14, Stay and Play, 10:15 am, held on second Fri. of the month, birth to preschool age, stories, learning toys, crafts, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Feb. 15, 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 Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.s Feb. 15, Ice Fishing Derby, prizes, raffles and give-aways, weigh-in at 3 pm, Wakefield Parks & Rec office, 132 Meadow St., Wakefield, info: 522-9977, Alyssa@wakefieldrec.com.

Feb. 15, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988.

Feb. 15, Winter Tracks Family Snowshoe, 10 am-noon, Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, Albany, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 15 & 16, Still Life with Cynthia Rose, 9 am-4 pm, Jackson Art Studio, 155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, info: 387-3463, www.jacksonartnh.com.

Feb. 15-22, Cranapalooza, Schneider Square, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 1 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, music, dancing, outdoor games, Merlin the Magician and more, info: 800786-6754, www.cranmore.com.

Feb. 16, Adaskin String Trio with Tom Gallant, Oboe, 2-4 pm, concert at First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro, presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, 569-2151.

Feb. 17, Sunrise Snowcoach Tours, 5:45-7:45 am, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, reservations/info: 466-3988.

Feb. 20-23, The Odd Couple, M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 733-5725, www.mdplayhouse.com. Also Feb. 27-29.

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Feb. 21, Evening Sled Dog Tour, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 pm, Great Glen Trails, Gorham, 466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Feb. 21, George and Louise Belli perform, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Feb. 21, JigJam concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www. stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Feb. 21, 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.

Feb. 22, Abenaki Ski Area, Nordic Ski Race for all ages, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, info: 569-5639.

Feb. 22, 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.

Feb. 22, Ice Harvest and Winter Carnival, 11 am-3 pm, traditional ice block cutting, indoor/outdoor activities, visit with Chinook dogs, music, crafts and more, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Feb. 22, Snowshoe with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988.

Feb. 22 & Feb. 27-29, Wolfeboro Winter Carnival, ice skating, sleigh rides, animal tracking, pancake breakfast, inflatable obstacle course competition, skiing, snowboarding and more, www.wolfeboronh.us.

Feb. 23, Annual Chocolate Festival, the Sweetest Day on the Trails, inn to inn on the trail for chocolate treats throughout the network. Info: www.jacksonnh.com, 356-9920.

Feb. 24, Books Sandwiched In, noon, book review, bring your own lunch, beverage and dessert provided, A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell will be reviewed

by Daphne Frentress, at Samuel Wentworth Library, 35 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6665.

Feb. 24, Sunrise Snowcoach Tours, 5:45-7:45 am, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, reservations/info: 466-3988.

Feb. 24-28, February Vacation Camp, 7:30 am-5:30 pm, activities for children, field trips, movies and more, Wakefield Parks and Recreation, pre-registration required: 522-9977.

Feb. 27-29, The Odd Couple, M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 733-5725, www.mdplayhouse.com.

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What’s UP Feb. 27-29, Wolfeboro Winter Carnival, ice skating, sleigh rides, animal tracking, pancake breakfast, inflatable obstacle course competition, skiing, snowboarding and more, www.wolfeboronh.us.

Feb. 28, Music Together, ages 1-5, 10:15 am, music, movement, language through songs and instruments, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Feb. 28, Tom Bartlett performs, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Feb. 29, Alana MacDonald concert, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Feb. 29, Bill Koch League Festival, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

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Feb. 29, Cranapalooza, Schneider Square, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 1 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, music, dancing, outdoor games, Merlin the Magician and more, info: 800-7866754, www.cranmore.com.

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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.

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

Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, open for winter hours, serving lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 am-3:30 pm; Sunday brunch from 10 am-2 pm; call for info: 476-5900.

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, 4475551, 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.

Cribbage and Cards Club, 1-3 pm on Wednesdays, play fun games, meet new friends, Milton Free Public Library, 13 Main St., Milton Mills, 473-8535.

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.

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.

First Friday Food, Fun & Flicks, 5-7 pm, takes place Sept. to June, pizza and movie, plus a craft/game, Effingham Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 539-1537.

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First Wednesday Movies, a different movie each month, 6:30 pm, Sept.-June, for adult patrons, free popcorn during the movie, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, info: 539-1537.

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.

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.

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Jackson XC Touring Center, XC trails, 153 Main St., Jackson, info: 383-9355, www. jacksonxc.org.

Kingswood Learn to Skate, players and coaches of Kingswood Varsity Boys Ice Hockey instruct in Learn to Skate program. Six-week sessions for ages 4-8 to learn to skate, Wolfeboro, info/register: www.kingswoodathletics.org.

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

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Knitting Group, Thursdays 2-3 pm, Madison Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545.

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Lakes Region Curling Assoc., Jan.-March leagues, games played at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, Sunday evenings 5:15 pm, info: lakesregioncurlingnh.org.

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

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Let’s Go Make Something!, 3:30 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.

Maker Madness, Tuesdays, school aged kids invited to explore making and building useful objects and crafts every Wed. 3:30 pm, free, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Masonic Breakfast, second Sunday of each month, 7:30-11 am, Ossipee Valley Lodge, 535 Route 25 East, Ossipee (across from Abbott & Staples). Omelets, pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, home fries and more, 539-1984.

Milton Free Public Library Kninjas, 3:30-5 pm, crafting and fun, Fridays, Milton Free Public Library, 13 Main St., Milton Mills, 473-8535.

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.

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.

Pick-Up Pickle Ball, Tues. and Thurs, 9-10:30 am, for all levels and abilities, equipment provided, Town Hall Opera House, Wakefield, info: Wakefield Parks and Recreation, 522-9977.

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.

SnowCoach 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, 10:30 am, Milton Free Public Library, 13 Main St., Milton Mills, 4738535.

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 at the Castle, 9:30 am-2 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, open for winter hours, 10:30 am-4 pm, call for info: 476-5900. (Takes place until March 31.)

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

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January 2020 ALONG ROUTE 16 | Page 11 • Milton Mills Continued from Page 5 for furnishings. Once bitten by the collecting bug, they found themselves with a lot of old things and started selling antiques out of the barn on their property, later realizing they needed a retail location.

Originally from Massachusetts, Chris and Michelle moved to Milton Mills, and, like the Darlings at the general store down the street, they had their eye on a special old building.

When the former Grange hall came on the market, Chris and Michelle bought it immediately, a decision they have not regretted. The two-story building was where Grange meetings used to take place, as well as socials and even funerals in days long ago. “Upstairs, they had pageants on the stage, and an elderly lady came in to shop one day and told me she has memories of coming here as a child,” said Chris.

The shop is chock-full of wonderful things, such as artwork, all sorts of distressed items popular with today’s collectors, signs, and upstairs, record albums, more signs and artwork, furniture and a large section of vintage clothing. (I had my eye on a bright turquoise long winter wool coat with white fur collar and accompanying fur muff like I had as a kid.)

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find one room filled with costume jewelry, displayed in such a manner that everything is visible. Chris told me jewelry is very collectible in today’s market and I saw everything from circa 1950s costume necklaces to sparkly earrings and much more.

Along with working in the shop, Chris is kept very busy making furniture. In the past, he repurposed old furniture, but now he makes furniture from local wood and has a good clientele from around New Hampshire and into Maine and elsewhere. When he isn’t in the shop, he can be found working on new furniture items.

On the day I visited, I could see why his furniture is so popular. A great little pub table was for sale on the first floor, and would be perfect in a breakfast nook or even on a porch. The table’s long legs are painted a pretty gray color and the table top is smooth wood. Other handmade furniture is in the shop as well, and items can be special ordered.

Although it was a cold January Sunday afternoon in a small town, while I was at Binker Brothers, customers were coming to shop, and I could see this is a busy place no matter the day or season.

I couldn’t leave town without seeing if the Music Mill was possibly open.

(Last year, Along Rt. 16 featured a story on this gem of a music shop.) I was curious to see the shop for myself,

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and wasn’t sure if it would be open on a Sunday. Happily, as I stopped in front of the shop, located at 35 Church Street, the open sign was out, beckoning me inside.

In the shop, guitars – beautiful guitars – were everywhere as well as a display of wonderful, colorful little ukuleles! The Music Mill’s owner, Gordon Parsons, told me ukuleles are good sellers because they are easy to learn to play.

“We started out as a thrift shop,” he explained. Eventually, Gordon realized his interest was in selling guitars and other musical instruments and the thrift shop became a music shop.

His wife, Wendy, plays “anything with strings” as Gordon said, and she also gives music lessons.

The Music Mill offers piano, guitar and violin lessons and Gordon showed me a display with photos of the many students who have studied with Wendy, ranging from children to adults.

“We sell mostly (new) Blue Ridge and Larabee guitars,” he added. “Our customers come from all over. We also sell such items as White Mountain Puzzles.”

The shop was warm and cozy, and full of beautiful musical instruments, and I hated to eventually depart and go back into the cold. But it was time for a late lunch and I headed back to Wolfeboro for a sandwich at the Downtown Grille Café. I sat in the bright and sunny dining room among other diners enjoying coffee or lunch and thought what a wonderful and unexpected Sunday afternoon adventure I had experienced.

If you have a touch of cabin fever as winter sets in, you will find a lot to like in Milton Mills. Indeed, if you like old buildings, general stores, live music, a lunch counter that harkens back to days passed, antiques, handmade furniture and guitars and even ukuleles, you will love Milton Mills.

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Winter Fun Events at the Remick Museum!

Don’t let winter keep you inside when the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth offers plenty of fun in the coming weeks.

The popular Fiber Arts Group meets on Tuesday, January 21 from 10 am to noon. Fiber artists of all levels are welcome to join the Happy Weavers & Friends group to take part in the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting and more. Bring your project to work on and the Remick will provide a comfortable space. Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator, the group meets every other Tuesday, yearround and is free (does not include access to the museum). No registration is required. The group also meets on February 4 and 18.

The Story of Snow/Remick Ramblers will take place on February 6 from 10 am to noon. While we often think about all the fun it is to throw a snowball or go sledding, what about snow itself? Help Remick staff dig into the science of snow. Exciting experiments and activities will show how much water is in a pile of snow, different types of snow, and how animals rely on snow during the winter. Remick Ramblers is a nature-based activity designed for children available during traditional school hours. These walks are held once a month, September to

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June, and are designed to engage conversation and encourage experiential learning through a variety of handson activities. The group meets in rain/ snow or shine and will be outside for the duration of the exploration. This is not a drop-off program; parents/guardians must stay with the group and are invited to participate. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

Young Farmers: Wood for Warmth is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, from 11 am to noon. Lumber is an important agricultural resource too! Your child will learn how trees can be grown and harvested like other plants, how to

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identify some common trees of New England, hear a story about trees and make a craft. Young Farmers is held one Saturday per month, year-round.

Each month, participants explore the farm by focusing on a new theme. Most lessons include time outside, a craft, and a story. This is not a drop-off program; parents/guardians must stay with the group and are invited to participate.

Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. No walk-ins, please.

A fun Hearthside Dinner: An openhearth cooking experience will take place on February 15 from 4 to 8 pm.

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19th- and early 20th-century kitchens and food preparation. Using historical recipes and tools, participants prepare foods using traditional ingredients and techniques to create an authentic, seasonal farmstead meal. Once the meal has been cooked on the open hearth, participants will gather ’round the hearth table to savor the fruits of the combined labor. Reservations are required by Monday, February 10: call 603-323-7591.

The 17th Annual Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival will be held on Saturday, February 22 from 11 am to 3 pm. Take part in a historic New England tradition and celebrate winter with family-friendly outdoor activities. Visit farm animals in their winter surroundings, take part in winter games and crafts, watch winter-themed demonstrations, warm up with Remick-made foods and much more. Admission is $10.00/person, ages 11 and above; $5.00/child ages 5 to 10; age 4 and under are admitted free of charge. Members receive $2.00 off admission. The severe weather date will be Sunday, February 23. No reservations are required.

The Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm is located at 58 Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth, NH. Call 603323-7591 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.

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January Art Exhibit at Gafney Library The size of works on exhibit ranges from very large canvases and small lovely wood-framed vignettes, to painted stones.

Fabiana will host a meet-andgreet on Saturday, January 18 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The exhibit may

be viewed during library open hours of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 1 to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 12:30 pm.

Call 603-522-3401 for more information. The library is located at 14 High Street in Sanbornville, NH.

Get A Move On Artwork by Fabiana Walsh will be on exhibit through the month of January at the Gafney Library.

The first art exhibit of the new year at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville features the works of Fabiana Walsh. Fabiana is an international contemporary artist who creates art in various mediums, including acrylics, oils and pottery; she also specializes in landscapes.

Fabiana has participated in many New York City exhibits and in galleries in Paris, Italy and Austria.

Throughout the year, Fabiana participates in art fairs around the country. Her latest shows include Art Basel in Miami, and the Boston International Fine Arts Show at the Cyclorama.

Through her website (www.fabi-

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It is my passion to paint trees particularly, and I truly believe in the power of healing through art and nature.”

For the Gafney exhibit, Fabiana explores a nature theme with an emphasis on her specialty of trees and landscape. Examples in the exhibit are titled “Blue Sky Birches,” “Yellow Birches,” “Mountains and Pines,” “Aspen Leaf” and “Ocean Shore.” Included are painted stones, painted hand saws and “Sunsets of NH” on a 12x12 piece of wood.

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To increase the enjoyment visitors and locals can have in the White Mountains this winter, Theater in the Wood in Intervale has announced a new Winter Entertainment Series.

After a fun day of skiing, climbing, shopping, or hiking in the White Mountains, there is nothing better than being able to sit back, relax, and enjoy some great live entertainment. The Winter Entertainment Series at Theater in the Wood will be the go-to spot every weekend for live entertainment in the Mount Washington Valley.

Theater in the Wood’s new Winter Entertainment Series is a musical and comical line-up of talented artists from all over New England. Beginning on January 18, The Mallett Brothers Band kicks off the series at 7 pm.

With a style ranging from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, The Mallett Brothers Band is a musical melting pot influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition and hard rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds.

On January 25, Yellow Brick Road, an Elton John Tribute Band, graces

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The Winter Entertainment Series will occur every Saturday evening from January 18 through April 6, and will feature a few familiar artists to the Theater in the Wood, such as the wellknown New England comedian Juston McKinney, and the always incredible folk-rock band, Adam Ezra Group.

Throughout the series, Theater in the Wood will also welcome new artists, such as the Chad Hollister Band, the John Lackard Blues Band, and the bluegrass/hip-hop phenomena, Gangstagrass! Make sure to check out an Evening of Ice & Dancing on February 21 and 22, featuring an Ice Bar provided by Ice Breakers Carving with a live DJ. Ticket prices vary per event and can be purchased online or at the door the day of the performance. Members of Believe in Books Literacy Foundation save $5.00 on all tickets they purchase.

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Opera House presents The Full Monty Take an Acting Concept Workshop at M&D Playhouse Full Monty,” says the show’s direcThe Rochester Opera House presenting the raucous musical comedy The Full Monty, through January 26. Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a 10time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies, and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show.

While spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out,” a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much the women enjoy 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 they’re stronger as a group, and the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to “let it go.”

Do the guys on stage at ROH go all the way? You bet they do! 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 razorsharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, this heartwarming, upbeat comedy is a must see.

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tor and ROH executive, Anthony Ejarque. “The cast is full of some wonderful actors, including Billy Butler, who we are thrilled to have in the lead role of Jerry.” Butler recently completed a successful run as Jacob Marley and Bob Cratchit in Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston.

“The great thing about The Full Monty is there is so much heart to it – real human dilemmas and conflict, just set in a comedy-rich context. Monty makes for a great night out for ladies but make no mistake…men will like the show too. It’s a story everyone can relate to and enjoy together.”

Monty is the ultimate “girls’ night out” and date night for couples. ROH restaurant sponsors will be offering discounts and specials to ticket buyers before and after the shows. Restaurants include 110 Grill, Revolution Taproom, The Governor›s Inn, and Lilac City Grille.

Reserve tickets at www.rochesteroperahouse.com, or call the box office at 603-335-1992, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and two hours before show time.

The Rochester Opera House is located above City Hall at 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH.

The M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse has announced upcoming workshops, which will be held at 2760 White Mountain Highway in North Conway.

The first, an Audition Monologue Workshop, will be held on Saturday, January 25 from 10 am to 1 pm. Sharpen your monologue and audition skills with award-winning director, actor, and producer, Michelle Aguillon. Each participant should have a three-minute monologue prepared. No memorization is required, but it is highly advisable that you be familiar with the piece as much as possible. Each participant will be taught to present him or herself in an audition setting, and will be asked to perform their monologue. Expect to be directed and to work through it.

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On Sunday, February 16 at 7 pm, the Freedom Through Improv workshop will be led by M&D veteran, Rich Russo. The workshop will highlight how to sharpen acting skills, while staying “out of your head” during performances and avoiding emotional road blocks in an atmosphere of fun and acceptance.

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