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ROUTE 16 & The Scenic Byways of Rtes. 25, 28, 108, 109, 113, 125, 153 & 171

November | Vol. 7 | No. 11 Published on the 16th of the Month

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Artist, Avid Hiker | Page 3

Yesteryear | Page 10

What’s Up | Pages 6-8

Angels & Elves | Page 13

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Rebecca Fullerton, Artist, Avid Hiker and Archivist

By Rosalie Triolo Photos Submitted by Rebecca Fullerton Encouraged to draw by her mom and introduced to hiking by her dad, Rebecca Fullerton, today a talented and accomplished artist, as well as an avid hiker, looks back on her childhood and explains, “Before I started school — probably when I was three — my mom would take out crayons and paper and draw a horse or other animal figures for me to copy.” Smiling, Rebecca admitted, “Not a very good horse, I’m afraid.”

Rebecca copied the horse and other figures, improving each time she put crayon to paper.

At an early age, Rebecca’s dad took her hiking through the White Mountains, fostering her appreciation and love of its landscapes of rugged hilly trails and its streams of cold mountain water rushing over boulders and rocks.

By the time she was in second and third grades, she remembers looking out her classroom windows at the tree-covered mountains she would someday set to canvas. Rebecca credits her elementary school teachers with encouraging her to pursue her dreams and enrich her drawing skills.

“My paintings are love letters to the mountains,” Rebecca goes on to say.

“The tough, rugged, steep, tree-covered mountains are ever-changing and never the same because of the unpredictable weather. The White Mountains have been referred to as the Switzerland of America.”

She exquisitely expresses in her Artist’s Statement, “I want the view-

Beyond the Ravines er to experience a walk in the woods through my work, to feel the rocky trail underfoot, smell the earth tones of moss and soil, feel the delicate warmth of a sunbeam, and face the force of the wind on a mountaintop.”

Rebecca’s fondness for the White Mountains is unmistakable in her landscape paintings. “I paint the White Mountains of New Hampshire and other New England scenes in watercolors and oil paints. In my work I try to capture a sense of place: the deep forests; rushing rivers, steep trails and incredible mountain scenery found in this re-

gion.”

An admirer of nature’s backdrops, Rebecca embraces her role as archivist for the Appalachian Mountain Club.

She has had the opportunity to explore some of the off-the-beaten-path, sometimes wild and at other times precarious trails in the White Mountains. Always prepared with a sketchbook and camera, using her extensive hiking skills and talent as an artist, Rebecca has visited all eight of the “AMC’s High Huts of the White Mountains.”

Returning to her studio, Rebecca captures in fine art prints or in small blank

greeting cards the beacons of safety in the vast and rugged wilderness of the White Mountains. She transports you through her art to the AMC’s huts with their own characteristics, each hut having its own story.

Lonesome Lake Hut is a short, yet steady 1.2-mile uphill climb from Lonesome Lake Trailhead.

Located at Mount Lafayette is the third-highest hut, the Greenleaf Hut, with views of the Franconia Range.

The relatively difficult hike of 4.6 miles from the trailhead to the Galehead Hut is thought to be in the most remote area of AMC’s White Mountain huts, on the Garfield Range.

An easier hike in summer to the Zealand Falls Hut, located in Zealand Notch, is 2.8 miles. However, in winter, the trail is rated as a moderate 6.5mile snowshoe or ski trail.

Mizpah Spring Hut near Mount Pierce in the White Mountains has incredible views of the Dry River Wilderness and Crawford Notch.

Known for its difficult and steep rocky terrain, Lake of the Clouds Hut sits between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe.

The Madison Spring Hut is the oldest hut, built in 1888 in the White Mountains, located between Mount Madison and Mount Adams.

Open all year-round, Carter Notch Hut, the easternmost hut in the White Mountains, is nestled between Wildcat Mountain and Carter Dome.

Over the years, Rebecca has hiked

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Page 4 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | November 2021 • Fullerton continued from page 3 many of the trails within the White Mountains, discovering subjects of interest, as revealed in her vibrant paintings of “Franconia Brook Winter,” an 8x8” oil painting on panel, “Kinsman Falls,” a 5x8” watercolor and ink painting on paper, and “Beyond the Ravines,” a 16x20” oil on canvas. And, on a whimsical side, Maps and Doodles of “Crawford Path,” Mount Monroe to Mount Washington Trail Map, and “Around the Lake” Trail Map, watercolor and ink on paper. As for Doodles, “Where to Next” and “What’s all that Racket?”

Recently, Rebecca wrote the introductory page for the Jackson Historical Society’s catalog for the permanent exhibit added in 2021, entitled “Early Women Artists in the White Mountains.” It acknowledges those women who, through their art, brought to life the landscapes of the White Mountains from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. It includes biographies of 14 women and 20 of their paintings.

Martha A. Hayes Safford, a classical formal landscape artist between 1875 and 1900, recognized for her landscape painting, “Autumn Colors,” and documented in the catalog, was a student of Benjamin Champney, an artist/ art instructor, in the mid-19th century.

(Champney Falls off the Kancamagus Scenic Highway in northern New Hampshire is named after him.) Anne Cory Bradley, also included in the catalog and known to be an eccentric 1920’s impressionist painter, was painfully shy and had never attended an art school.

During the mid-19th century to the

Crawford Path-Monroe to Washington map. RMFullerton

Whats That Racket doodle. RMFullerton mid-20th century, male artists were the only recognized artists. Last year, 2020 was the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, and Rebecca referred to Suffragette Purple, which represented royalty. The royal blood that flows in the veins of every Suffragette was

the instinct of freedom and dignity, and the first attempt to organize votes for women. In July 1848, a national movement occurred in Seneca Falls, New York, to support women’s rights — a meeting which launched the suffrage movement.

Rebecca Fullerton is a member of the

board of directors for the Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) which promotes small businesses in New Hampshire’s North Country counties of Coos, Grafton, and Northern Carroll. Located in Bethlehem, WREN fosters innovation in rural economic development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bethlehem and other rural areas witnessed a dramatic decrease in visitors to the region. WREN was instrumental in keeping businesses and, especially, the smaller businesses of women artists in the North Country afloat by shifting to an online marketplace shop.

They offered online business development classes and technical assistance via Zoom. Also offered were classes in Developing Your Marketing Strategy; How To Plan a Website; How To Use Canvas for Digital and Print Marketing; and How to Use and Maximize Media Advertising. They took advantage during the COVID closure to completely redo their stores. Storefront Gallery repeating shows offered opportunities for professional artists to display their artwork to art lovers. Today, the Gallery presents a new show every two months, featuring local and regional artists.

WREN is the recipient of the 2021 Governor’s Silver Lining Resilience Award, given to individuals and business owners for their persistence and determination to continue to move forward during COVID-19.

A woman of many talents, Rebecca Fullerton has won awards and exhibits many of her paintings on her website, rmfullerton.com. She exhibits paintings at the Cassidy Gallery, 28 Main Street, Conway, and The Gallery at WREN, 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem.

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Nov. 18 – 21, Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus, holiday-themed radio play with onstage sound effects, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith. Thursday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Info: www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

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Nov. 19, Glen Phillips and Chris Barron at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Nov. 19 - 21, ‘Mamma Mia!, Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro, Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets at kingswoodtheater.org.

Nov. 20, Friends Book Sale, 9 am-noon, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., NH Rt. 113, Madison, 367-8545.

Nov. 20, Wolfeboro Turkey Trot, starting and ending outside Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Info: www.wolfeborochamber.com.

Nov. 20, Thanksgiving on the Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Nov. 20, Winter Greens & Wreath-Making Workshop, 10 a.m. – Noon & 1 – 3 p.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany. Info: www.tinmountain.org or 603-447-6991.

Nov. 20, Darrell Scott at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Nov. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, Christmas at the Castle 2021, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, https://www.castleintheclouds.org.

Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Dinner in Queen Post Café at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Nov. 24, 26 & 28, Comedian Bob Marley perform, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 603-335-1992.

Nov. 27, Wolfeboro Christmas Parade, 3 p.m., followed by tree-lighting. Info: 603-569-2200.

Nov. 27, Paula Poundstone at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Nov. 28, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour Sleigh Ride with visit from Santa, 4 p.m., Jackson Town Gazebo, Rte. 16B & Black Mountain Road. In case of inclement weather, Santa will visit Whitney’s Community Center. For more information, email info@jacksonnh.com or call 603-383-9356.

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Nov. 30, Strafford Wind Symphony, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. Tickets/info: 603-335-1992.

DECEMBER Dec. 1, Taste of Christmas Rooster Luncheon for seniors at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Dec. 2, Festival of Trees Preview Gala, Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. Info: www.wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com.

Dec. 2, Sarah Jarosz at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Dec. 2 – 5, The Nutcracker performed by Sole City Dance, Rochester Opera House, www.rochesteroperahouse.com, 603-335-1992. Performances on Dec. 2-3 at 7 p.m., Dec. 4 at 2 & 7 p.m., Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.

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Dec. 2-19, A Christmas Carol, M&D Playhouse, Thurs.-Fri. 7:30 pm, Sunday 3:30 pm, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, tickets: 603-733-5275, www. mdplayhouse.com.

Dec. 3, A Reed Organ Holiday, George Wiese, reed organ, with flute and viola, Noon, Mountain Top Music Center First Friday Series, Majestic Theatre, 36 Main St., Conway. Walk in or reserve a seat at mountaintopmusic.org/concert-series.

Dec. 3, 12th Annual Festival of Trees, 4 p.m., Rivermill at Dover Landing.

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Dec. 3, Tree-Lighting, 5 p.m., Sandwich green. Info: www.sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com.

Dec. 3, Holiday Tree Lighting, Central Square, Rochester, 5:30 p.m. Caroling and dance performance by Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama, reading of “The Night Before Christmas,” lighting of the tree, and cookie decorating with Rochester Child Care Center.

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Dec. 4, Jazz for the Holidays with pianist Tom Snow and saxophonist Mike Sakash, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Mountain Top Music Center, 36 Main St., Conway.

Walk in or reserve a seat at mountaintopmusic.org/concert-series. Attendees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks. Info: 603-447-4737.

Smiley Publishing is seeking a year-round Copy Editor/Proofreader.

The position is part time, 15 to 25 hours per week. The job hours will vary depending on the time of year, with more hours in our busy summer season.

The copy editor/proofreader must be detail oriented, able to work with and meet tight deadlines, have a working knowledge of the print industry, and be proficient using Microsoft Word; knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are a plus. Duties include creating an annual list/schedule of editorial content for six publications (some are weekly, some monthly and some seasonally), finding freelance writers and assigning them stories, copy editing stories and press releases. The job also requires working on a weekly calendar of events in print and on the company’s website, maintaining weekly social media posts and photos to promote the publications and the area, and proofreading publications on a tight deadline schedule. Knowledge of proofreader’s marks, style guide, and ability to edit copy and rewrite articles are a must.

Dec. 4-5, Sandwich Christmas In The Village. Info: www.sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com or 603-284-7168.

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Dec. 3, Kat Edmonson at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Dec. 4, Timber Harvest Workshop, 9 – 11 a.m., with retired forester Jonathan Nute. Info and pre-registration, mcc@miltonnh-us.com.

Dec. 4, Holiday Festival, events and shopping, Settler’s Green, N. Conway, info: www.settlersgreen.com.

Dec. 4-5, Festival of Trees, Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. Info: www.wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com.

Dec. 5, Open House, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Dec. 5, A Comic Book Christmas holiday parade in Rochester, 3 p.m.

Dec. 7, ‘In the Mood’ for Christmas featuring Glenn Miller Orchestra, Mount Washington Hotel Grand Ballroom, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods; dining, 7 p.m., orchestra, 8:30 p.m. Reservations: 603-278-8864.

Dec. 8, Festival of Trees, Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. Info: www.wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com.

Dec. 9, Holiday Marketplace, Sea Dog Brewing Company, North Conway.

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Dec. 9, Bob Marley at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207935-7292.

Dec. 9 – 19, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. Tickets/info: 603-335-1992.

Dec. 11, Mountain Garden Club Holiday Boutique, 9:30 a.m., North Conway Community Center. Info: https://mountaingardenclub.org/nextevent_Boutique. htm.

Dec. 11, Wolfeboro’s Christmas Spirit Open House, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., throughout Wolfeboro. Info: www.wolfeborochamber.com.

Dec. 11, 1940s Christmas, 10 am-4 pm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Dec. 11, Saturday Night Holiday Dinner in Queen Post Café at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-934-7592.

Dec. 11, Cold River Holiday Show, with Cold River Radio Band and vocalist Cassandre McKinley, benefit for Mountain Top Music Center at Wildcat Tavern, 7 p.m. Dinner served at 5 p.m. Reservations: mountaintopmusic.org/concert-series.

Dec. 11-12, Festival of Trees, Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. Info: www.wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com.

Dec. 11 -12, The Nutcracker performed by Northeastern Ballet Theatre at Dover High School. Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Info: 603-834-8834, www. northeasternballet.org/performances.

Dec. 12, NE Flute Orchestra Holiday Concert, 2 pm, First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro, Wolfeboro Friends of Music, info: www.wfriendsofmusic. org, 569-2151.

Dec. 17-18, Stone Mountain Live Christmas with Bill Kirchen at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

Dec. 18, Friends Book Sale, 9 am-noon, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., NH Rt. 113, Madison, 367-8545.

Dec. 18-19, The Nutcracker performed by Northeastern Ballet Theatre at Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro. Times are Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Info: www.northeasternballet.org/performances.

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Dec. 23, Li Monahd’s ‘Holiday Hoopla’, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. Tickets/info: 603-335-1992.

Dec. 31, Peter Wolf and the Midnight Travelers at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME. Info: 207-935-7292.

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Majestic Café, Jazz, blues, and more, Fridays, sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m., 32 Main St., Conway. Walk in or reserve at mountaintopmusic.org/concert-series. Proof of vaccination or negative test within 72 hours required. Info: 603-447-4737.

Mount Washington SnowCoach Tours, info./reservations required, www. greatglentrails.com, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

NE Ski Museum, 2628 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Quilting Group, 1-4 pm, meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 539-6390.

Second Annual Charity Silent Auction, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua. Bid in person, phone or email. Bids close Sunday, Dec. 12. Details and items online at www.chocoruaartworks.com. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday – Monday. Info: 603-323-8041.

Thursday 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, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, many virtual programs, hikes, nature learning center, call for info: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

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Stay Safe This Hunting Season Hunting is a thrilling hobby for millions of people across the globe. In fact, non-hunters may be wide-eyed to learn just how popular the sport is.

A recent report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that 11.5 million Americans participated in hunting in 2016. Many hunters spend a lifetime hunting without ever suffering an accident or injury. However, hunting can be a dangerous sport, which only highlights the need for hunters to emphasize safety at all times.

Firearms It’s essential that hunters exercise caution with their firearms at all times.

Firearms should always be considered loaded, even when they’re not. That approach should apply while hunting and while at home. Maintaining such a mindset can help hunters avoid dangerous, potentially deadly mishaps should they mistakenly believe a firearm is not loaded when it is.

When hunting, only point the firearm when you plan to shoot, making sure to keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot. Only shoot when a target is clearly identifiable and you’re certain about what is beyond the target.

Weather and gear The right attire can protect hunters from Mother Nature and their fellow sportsmen. Weather can be unpredictable during hunting season. Hunters should always check the forecast before leaving home, making sure to dress for the weather. Even if the forecast calls

to go it alone, should always let others know of their plans before going on a hunting excursion. Sharing plans can help rescue teams find you should you suffer an injury on your trip and prove incapable of returning to your campsite or vehicle without assistance. Let others know when you plan to return and indicate your plans to call or text them when you arrive back at your vehicle.

This way they can promptly alert the appropriate authorities should you not contact them on time.

Millions of people across the globe enjoy the sport of hunting. Hunting trips are even more enjoyable when hunters prioritize safety.

for agreeable weather, hunters could be at the mercy of Mother Nature should the weather unexpectedly change. As a result, it behooves hunters to prepare for cold, wet weather, which could put them at risk of hypothermia if they are not dressed properly. A water-repelling outer layer can protect hunters in wet conditions, and it’s also ideal to dress in layers.

To lower your risk of injuries suffered at the hands of other hunters, avoid colors and patterns that blend into natural surroundings. Such colors can include earth tones, blacks and browns. Animal patterns may confuse fellow hunters into thinking you’re an animal, so avoid these as well.

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Yester year Fleeing Europe to Skiing in the White Mountains

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Skiing got started in the White Mountains many years ago, but it was quite different from the sophisticated sport we know of today. Those who had an interest in the sport, in the 1880s in Berlin, New Hampshire, formed the Berlin Mills Ski and Outing Club.

Later, the name was changed to the Nansen Ski Club. In 1910, Dartmouth students who were enjoying skiing in the White Mountains created the Dartmouth Outing Club.

The clubs offered people a chance to socialize, but skiing was in its infancy and not many skiers — and no ski resorts — existed. If you were a skier, you probably learned on your own or perhaps were taught by a friend. There were no chairlifts to reach a mountaintop or carefully groomed slopes. If you wanted to ski in the mountains, you took the territory as it was, and you lodged at a country inn or at a farm that might rent you a room.

The outing clubs brought ski enthusiasts from colleges and towns around the state. Those who loved to ski wanted further training, and soon ski schools sprang up. One of the first was Pecketts-on-Sugar-Hill in Franconia.

Hannes Schneider, Mt. Cranmore, N. Conway. Photo courtesy Henney History Room, Conway Public Library.

This was in the 1920s and the school, among others that sprang up in New Hampshire, hired European skiers to teach the sport to others.

Also at that time, Cannon Mountain at Franconia Notch State Park had America’s first ski racing trail.

By the 1930s, people came to the White Mountains from Boston and other cities via snow trains. No matter that the skiers used tiny ski slopes with crude rope tows once they arrived in the mountains. The ski centers, as the

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This should paint a picture of what skiing was like at the time. But things were changing as more and more people arrived in the White Mountains to ski. A cable ski lift began operating in Jackson, and Dartmouth added a J-bar lift.

As more ski instructors arrived in New Hampshire, the sport gained greater visibility. One man — Hannes Schneider — was the one to watch in the Conway area. Unlike the self-taught skiers in New Hampshire, Hannes was a very fast skier. His Alberg method was to ski in a crouching position, which created speed on the slopes.

When Hannes arrived in North Conway in the 1930s, he put the town on

the map.

This was the time when Hitler was rising to power, and Hannes was experiencing what that meant to his native country of Austria.

How did such strong sportsman make his way to America? With the help of Carroll Reed, a Boston businessman. Reed enjoyed skiing in the White Mountains. This was the 1930s, when more and more ski schools were opening in the area. He opened the Eastern Slope Ski School in Jackson.

Benno Rybizka, who had learned to ski at the Hannes Schneider Ski School in Austria, was the director of the ski school in Jackson. He taught the Alberg method of skiing, and the school was a success. Skiers arrived from Portland, Maine, Boston, and other New England areas to take lessons and improve their skills.

New York banker Harvey Dow Gibson saw the success of the school when a family member took lessons at the Eastern Slope School. He was familiar with the White Mountains, having grown up in North Conway. As a businessman, Gibson saw the potential of the sport of skiing. He purchased a mountain in North Conway and, by the winter of 1937-1938, the ski area of Cranmore was ready to go.

It seems sure that Gibson met Benno Rybizka, who likely told him about Hannes Schneider. Gibson brought Hannes to Cranmore as a skilled ski instructor, but the skier’s journey from Europe to North Conway was not an

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To entice Hannes to relocate from Europe was a daunting task. A native of Stuben, Austria, Hannes was skiing the slopes in Europe in the 1930s. He was a very fast and skilled skier with downhill and ski jump talent. He competed in races, and also ran a ski school in Austria at a young age. Skilled Alpine skiers who taught at Schneider’s school included Rudi Matt, Benno Rybizka, Otto Lang, and Luiggi Foger, according to Wikipedia.org. Some of those skiers came to America from Europe and spread the techniques for Alpine skiing.

During this time, in the 1930s, the Nazis were rising to power in Europe.

Their political beliefs went against those of the peaceful Hannes, and he spoke out against Hitler. When the Nazis invaded Austria, they arrested Hannes and took his ski school away from him.

Hannes was kept under house arrest in Germany, according to information at www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

Fortunately, Harvey Gibson negotiated with those in the Nazi party, and they agreed to release Hannes. Soon, the famed skier, along with his wife and their children, set sail for America, but with very little money to start a new life in another country.

It was surely a big change for the Schneider family. They arrived in New York in the winter of 1939. Gibson met Hannes there, and cameras clicked to

capture the moment.

As they arrived in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, they likely were happy to see the area looked somewhat like the region they had left behind in Europe. Period photos show Hannes smiling as he walked under an archway of ski poles held up by Eastern Ski Slope skiers.

The man everyone in the North Conway area had heard so much about and greatly admired stepped off the train to be met by crowd of skiers. They welcomed him with Benno Rybizka acting as interpreter. According to “Northern Journeys”, a project of the North Country Council, NH Office of Energy & Planning, and Federal Highway Administration, with material by Charles Jordan and Jim McIntosh, Schneider arrived in 1939 and changed forever the American skiing technique.

Once the Schneiders were settled into their new home, Gibson introduced Hannes to Mount Cranmore, and he relied upon the skier to make the area a top-notch place. Certainly, Hannes was up for the challenge, and it probably helped put his negative experiences in Europe behind him.

Hannes supervised the cutting of trails and opening of more slopes. Due to the presence of Hannes and his ski skills, the wealthy and famous came to take ski lessons at Cranmore.

As World War II continued, the American effort was aided by those who relocated from Europe. According to information at The History of Cranmore (www.cranmore.com), prior to participation in World War II in 1941, America’s military was planning for a

unit skilled in mountain and wintertime warfare. Three regiments of mountain infantry combined to form the 10th Mountain Division. Skiers from the Eastern Slope Region entered the United States mountain troops, including Herbert Schneider and Toni Matt.

Hannes Schneider ski school instructors in the Mount Washington Valley area saw service in the 10th, most of them in the respected ranks of military ski and mountaineering instructors.

Torger Tokle, an award-winning ski jumper, was from Norway, but had been living in America and competing in the sport, winning at Gunstock in Gilford. When the war was on, he became an American citizen and enlisted, serving in the 10th Mountain Division.

Like his neighboring skiers who grew up in Europe, Torger was used to being outdoors, skiing among the wintery mountains, making him a natural choice to serve in the elite 10th.

According to “The History of Gun-

stock Skiing in the Belknap Mountains” by Carol Lee Anderson, Torger left his native Norway, likely due to the war. He unsuccessfully tried to bring his brother, Arthur, to America. Torger always praised Arthur as a great ski jumper. Sadly, the brave 25-year-old Torger died in battle in Italy in 1945.

The world lost a wonderful ski jumper and kind-hearted person. Like others, he had left Europe to ski in America, and did not hesitate to defend the country during war time.

Once World War II ended, Hannes traveled back to Austria often, but remained an American citizen, loyal to the country that rescued him at a difficult time in his life.

The revolutionary athlete changed the way people ski, and he will always be remembered as a generous man who shared his gifts with American skiers.

Hannes passed away in 1955 but enjoyed skiing until the end of his productive life.

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A Tasty Take On Turkey Perhaps no day is more synonymous with a certain dish than Thanksgiving is with turkey. As tasty as turkey can be, this flavorful fowl doesn’t find its way onto many families’ dinner tables unless it’s Thanksgiving day.

Secret family turkey recipes may reign supreme in some households, but holiday hosts with no such resources can consider this unique recipe for “Holiday Turkey” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books). By slow-cooking the turkey, cooks can ensure it’s evenly cooked.

Holiday Turkey Makes 15 servings 1 fresh turkey, about 15 pounds, preferably free-range 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 quart apple cider 2 teaspoons dried poultry seasoning Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Remove the giblets from the turkey and discard (or save for another use).

Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. During that time, the surface of the turkey will become visibly dry and the skin will tighten; this encourages a nice crisp skin on the finished bird.

Remove the turkey from the refrigerator one hour before you plan to start roasting. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the turkey on a rack set in a

large, flameproof roasting pan. Drizzle the oil over the top.

Roast for one hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 175 degrees F. Pour the cider into the roasting pan and sprinkle the poultry seasoning in the liquid.

Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (but not touching bone) registers 170 degrees F. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for about 15 minutes (see tip). Meanwhile, skim the fat from the surface of the liquid in the pan. Put the roasting pan over two burners and bring the pan drippings to a boil over high heat. Cook until the juices reduce and thicken slightly, enough to coat a spoon, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Carve the turkey and serve with cider pan juices.

Resting tip: Slow-roasted meats need far less resting time (pretty much none) than those that are traditionally roasted. The reason for resting meat that has been roasted at a high temperature is to allow juices that have collected in the cooler center time to migrate back into the dryer (hotter) exterior sections after it comes out of the oven. Because slow-roasted meats are cooked evenly and a temperature that keeps most of the juices in place, a resting period is largely unnecessary. A brief resting time does allow the meat to become a little firmer as it cools, making it easier to carve.

What To Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume.

Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash.

Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use.

Wrap it up promptly Even though you may want to sit around and chat with guests when the meal is finished, leaving food out at room temperature for too long can create a breeding ground for microbes that may lead to food spoilage and sickness.

With a few helping hands, all foods can be packaged away in no time, ensuring that drumsticks or stuffing can safely be served another day.

Collect containers Be sure to have reusable food storage containers, zip-top bags, foil, and plastic wrap at the ready. Before all of the food is put away, encourage guests to make their own doggie bags.

Plan with other meals in mind Shop for and prepare holiday fare with a nod toward what can be used in subsequent meals. Turkey is a versatile ingredient that can be made into

everything from breakfast burritos to casseroles. Turn potatoes and sausage stuffing into latke patties that can be whipped up for breakfast or lunch.

Sweet potatoes, squash and pumpkin can be mashed and reworked into batters for quick breads, pancakes, and even doughnuts. Spoon leftover cranberry sauce over hot oatmeal in the morning or use it as a substitute for grape jelly in PB&J sandwiches. Try grinding up stale biscuits to make a breading for turkey slices and turn them into fried cutlets.

Take care of the needy Find out which organizations accept food donations. Even if you cannot donate previously prepared foods, if you have surplus packaged, boxed, or canned items, you can bring them to food pantries and soup kitchens to help others.

Organize a post-holiday pot-luck Turn leftovers into an opportunity to fraternize with friends or relatives who couldn’t make it to Thanksgiving dinner. Pool your leftover resources and enjoy the fruits of everyone’s labor. A pot-luck can be a great place to gather after shopping Plaid Friday sales in the community.

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Donate to Angels & Elves This Season

By Sarah Wright Each year, there are hundreds of children living in the Mount Washington Valley whose families cannot afford Christmas gifts. Angels & Elves is a seasonal program for the holidays that is operated by the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley. They identify families unable to provide gifts for their children at Christmas, and through fundraising and solicitation of sponsors, approximately 700 children are cared for. Each child receives a minimum of eight wrapped gifts, consisting of winter clothing and age-appropriate toys. The charity serves children from the communities of Tamworth, Madison, Albany, Eaton, Freedom, Bartlett, Jackson, the Conways, Fryeburg, and Brownfield.

Since the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley took over the Angels & Elves program years ago, it’s been an amazing success. In fact, more than 4,000 children have received about 40,000 presents in just the past eight years. That’s a lot of holiday cheer!

However, it’s certainly a big job organizing the program. Kiwanis members coordinate a valley-wide network of individuals, organizations, and businesses who contribute their time, money, and resources. The program simply could not exist without the wonderful generosity of the community, whose donations ensure that no child goes without gifts on Christmas morning.

The Angels & Elves program originally began back in 1990. It was founded by Alex Levine and Joy Nagle, and later run by Harry and Roberta Stead until the Kiwanis took on the project in 2002. Thanks to the support of the Settlers Green Outlet Mall in North Conway, the Elf Headquarters are once again located in the former Dress Barn space, diagonally across from The Gap. Although the official opening day

was Nov. 10, it took a lot of preparation! Stations needed to be set up with team leaders to coordinate every part of the program, from organizing donated items to processing online applications and creating volunteer schedules.

Barbara Plonski has been involved with Angels & Elves for years, and is currently handling the incoming applications. Helping to run the program has been very rewarding for her.

“Obviously, there is great satisfaction in being able to provide a happy holiday for under-served children. We also provide an opportunity for the many generous folks who live in or visit the Valley to support children in need,” she explains. “Last year, we had such an outpouring of donations. It was as if people, mired in COVID-induced depression, needed to do something to make the world a little brighter, and Angels and Elves provided that outlet. Perhaps the most gratifying thing,

however, was the number of donors who shared that they, as children, received gifts from Angels and Elves and they now wanted to provide the same support for other children.”

Barbara continues, “Angels and Elves helps provide families in need a happy holiday, gives people in our

community and beyond an outlet to flex their charitable muscles, and — as we can see by former Angel and Elves recipients who became donors as adults — helps to build a greater sense of community.”

When asked if she had any memories that really stuck with her, Barbara remembers an amazing student with a big heart. “A young lady, who had been an Angels and Elves recipient, asked and was given permission from her elementary school principal to collect donations for Angels and Elves at her school. Last year, as a middle-schooler, she raised over $3,000 for Angels and Elves, and she and her Mom came to Elf Headquarters to donate the gifts she had purchased with her donations.”

Other special moments involve donors who have made Angels & Elves a part of their family holiday traditions; families come to the Valley during Thanksgiving to sponsor a family and go shopping together. Student groups from Kennett High School, especially the Key Club, raise funds for the charity. They also help the Kiwanis by shopping for older children, since they are more knowledgeable about what

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In addition to clothing and toys, sheets, blankets, and quilts are needed for chilly nights. Barbara sees an endless stream of donors each year, and “in the midst of political and COVID-induced turmoil, it was refreshing to see that everyone could agree on one thing — that all kids deserve a happy holiday!”

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Angels & Elves made the switch to online applications only to protect families, sponsors, and volunteers. When the gifts are ready, families can choose curbside pickup for their gifts. Masks will be required to enter the building.

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by Elf Headquarters at Settlers Green, or by emailing Angels & Elves at angelsandelves2021@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is Saturday, Dec. 4. Elf Headquarters will initially be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and then seven days a week after Thanksgiving. For the latest information, check the Angels & Elves Facebook page.

Sponsors receive a form with the child’s first name, age, needs, and wants. The elves ask that sponsors spend $125 per child; many local businesses offer a 15 percent discount if you show them your Angels & Elves form. If you don’t like to shop you can donate cash and the elves will shop for you. Donors can send checks to the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley, PO Box 1993, North Conway NH 03860. (Please specify on the check that the donation is for Angels & Elves, which is a non-profit organization. Any donations are tax deductible.) Donors can also drop off donations at Elf Headquarters. For more information, call 603-356-5512.

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Shop Small Businesses To Improve Holiday Experience It’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements. Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses in lieu of trekking to nearby shopping malls.

Every time consumers visit local coffee shops to grab a latte, pick up a dress at a nearby boutique, or patronize a farmer’s market down the street, they are supporting a small business. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are some of the busiest shopping days of the season, and they also can be some of the friendliest to small businesses.

Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland, California. It may have been born in the Golden State, but the movement soon spread across the country.

Plaid Friday is an alternative to big box stores’ Black Friday bonanzas.

It is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holiday season. The name Plaid Friday was used to help people visualize the various threads of small businesses coming together to create a strong community fabric that is diverse and creative.

Shoppers can continue their small business patronage with Small Business Saturday. This, too, is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. American Express created the first event in conjunction with the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since its inception, many small business groups, merchants, and pol-

iticians have touted the event and the Shop Small® mantra. The idea is that, when small businesses thrive, communities and individuals thrive along with them.

The Small Business Administration says that, since 1995, small businesses have generated 66 percent of all new jobs in the United States. There are a number of big reasons to shop small.

One can start around the holidays and then continue all year long.

• Shopping at small businesses helps the community directly. According to Civic Economics, a strategic planning business, on average 48 percent of each purchase made at independent businesses is recirculated locally through tax money and other support.

• Small business owners often strive to provide personalized, hands-on customer service. Repeat business is key to their survival, so they want to ensure that shoppers are happy.

• Small businesses, since they are not beholden to corporate oversight in terms of what they sell, have greater flexibility. That allows them to offer a diverse product selection.

• Small business owners often live nearby, and they’re the people you see in town, schools, and elsewhere in the local community. Many consumers are comforted to know they’re supporting their neighbors, especially during the holiday season.

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‘Mamma Mia’ Coming To Wolfeboro Kingswood na that she Theater will invited them present the (“Thank You hit broadFor The Muway musisic”). Donna cal, “Mamma is surprised at Mia!” in the the sight of the Kingswood three “dads,” Arts Center Sam (Elliott on Friday Giessler), Bill Sunday, Nov. Tyler Desjardins as Bill, Elliott Giessler as Sam, (Tyler Des19 – 21. The and Ethan Sullivan as Harry rehearse for “Mam- jardins), and musical, fea- ma Mia!” which will be performed at Kingswood Harry (Ethan turing ABBA Arts Center on Nov. 19 – 20.

Sullivan). hits, takes (“Mamma place on a mythical Greek island and Mia”). centers around a young girl named SoThe cast is supported by Kingswood phie (Kaitlyn Cooper) who dreams of ensemble members, as well as the bea white wedding to her fiancé, Skye hind-the-scenes crew which has been (Rydel Berry), with her father givbuilding the set, making costumes, ing her away at the altar (“I Have A and handling lights and sound to bring Dream”). The problem is that Sophie the musical to life. Designed by Beldoesn’t know who her father is, and la Kemper, Deven Mugford, Lauren she’s getting married the next day. She Prescott, and Mark Avery, and directexplains to friends Ali (Sophie Picked by Aubrey Overall, the lighting and le) and Lisa (Katie Foedermair) that sound pulls out all the stops. The set her mother, Donna (Emma-Lee Newconstruction crew has been busy transhouse), fell into the arms of three men forming the empty Arts Center Stage to within a short space of time, so she has a Greek island resort. The Kingswood three possible fathers, and has invited Theater costume crew has spent a great them all to the wedding (“Honey, Hondeal of time outfitting the 26 members ey”). of the cast, and will take the audience Donna invites her former bandmates on a trip back to the 1970s.

— the tomboyish Rosie (Juliet BonneThe show will be performed on Frivie) and the glamorous Tanya (Bella day, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. Kemper) — to the wedding, and tells 20, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 20, at them how life has turned out for her 2 p.m. Tickets are available only in ad(“Money, Money, Money”). The three vance, at kingswoodtheater.org. The possible fathers also show up, but Soaudience will be required to wear a phie convinces them not to tell Donmask during the production.

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Follow Clara as she embarks on an adventure filled with colorful characters, majestic scenery, and breathtaking costumes as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets.

From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, the delightful holiday classic continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or it’s an annual treat, start your holiday season in grand style with the ones you love.

Performances will take place on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 2 and 3, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. The Rochester Opera House is located at 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. For tickets and info, call 603-335-1992 or purchase tickets at TicketSearch Online.

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Ring in the Holidays with Concerts and Festive Events

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper If you love a good holiday song, or a chance to get out and do seasonal shopping, or see a great show, there are opportunities all along Route 16.

For those who want to create a wreath for the holiday season, head to Tin Mountain Conservation Center at 1245 Bald Hill Road in Albany for a Nov. 20 Winter Greens & Wreath Making workshop with the Center’s executive director, Lori Jean Kinsey. A variety of natural garnishes, including milkweed pods, spruce, and pinecones, will be used to decorate the wreaths.

Space for the workshop is limited and pre-registration is required; visit www. tinmountain.org or call 603-447-6991 to sign up. There will be two workshop sessions on Nov. 20: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Ever wondered how people celebrated Thanksgiving and the Christmas season in years gone by? Experience a celebration at the New Hampshire Farm Museum’s “A Victorian Thanksgiving” on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Farm Museum is all about how life was once lived on a New England farm, with historic items and lots of information. At the Nov. 20 event, you will meet Sarah Josepha Hale, tour the barn and farmhouse, have some homemade gingerbread,

and take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the property.

The closing program for 2021 at the New Hampshire Farm Museum will be on Saturday, Dec. 11, with “A 1940s Christmas”, another step-back-in-time event. For information and admission price, please visit www.nhfarmmuseum.org or call 603-652-7840. The New Hampshire Farm Museum is located at 1305 White Mountain Highway in Milton.

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The Rochester Opera House is the place to catch a show any time of the year. At the holiday season, there are some great shows to get you in the Christmas spirit, starting with the Strafford Wind Symphony on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Join the symphony on a sleigh ride of music for the holiday season with vocalists, narrators, and music from Charlie Brown Christmas, Nutcracker Suite, Grown-up Christmas, A Hannukah Festival, and more. This year’s narrated work is Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus. There also will be a traditional sing-along, and you can join in for some rousing holiday caroling. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Sole City Dance will present The Nutcracker at the Opera House on Dec. 2 - 5. The classic holiday tale has become a regional favorite, and tells the story, with Tchaikovsky’s score, of the wonder and expectation of the

night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey. Follow Clara as she embarks on an adventure filled with colorful characters, majestic scenery, and breathtaking costumes. Watch as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets.

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A Christmas Carol comes to the Rochester Opera House on Dec. 9 - 19.

The classic ghostly tale of the Past, Present, and Future is brought to life in an exciting musical adaptation. Don’t miss the chance to see Scrooge and the cast of beloved characters.

Li Monahd’s Holiday Hoopla will entertain at the Opera House on Dec. 23; if you want a fun holiday show, don’t miss this one!

The Rochester Opera House is located at 31 Wakefield St. in Rochester; for tickets and information, visit www. rochesteroperahouse.com or call 603335-1992.

In North Conway, there is a great way to kick off the holidays, with the classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. From Dec. 2 to 5, and Dec. 9 - 12, as well as Dec. 16 - 19, North Conway’s M&D Playhouse will bring the tale of Scrooge to the local stage.

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Witness Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation. This production will establish a tradition to be performed each Christmas at the historic Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, associated with M&D Playhouse. Visit www. mdplayhouse.com for ticket information.

“A White Mountain Christmas” at the First Church of Christ Congregational at 2521 White Mt. Highway in North Conway is a not-to-be-missed concert of wonderful holiday music. The concert will take place on Friday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. and will be presented by White Mt. Musical Arts. The program is open to everyone who enjoys the music of the season. The North Conway tradition will again feature Ray Cornils, Municipal Organist Emeritus for the city of Portland, Maine, a post he held from 1990 through 2017. Cornils will be joined by trumpeters Robinson Pyle and Greg Gettel. The program will feature familiar holiday music and an audience sing-along. The annual holiday presentation is designed for the entire family. The suggested donation is $15 for adults. Children accompanied by an adult are free and are encouraged to attend. The church is handicapped-accessible with parking available behind the building. For information, email WMMA.NCNH@gmail.com or visit www.whitemountainmusicalarts.org.

Settler’s Green at 2 Common Court in North Conway will offer a fun holiday event with caroling, shopping, a visit with Santa and much more on Saturday, Dec. 4. There will be a Peppermint Guessing Contest, Holiday Light Show, Holiday Light Tunnel, live caroling, photos with Santa and, of course, a chance to work on your holiday shopping. Visit www.settlersgreen.

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Spend the day at the Christmas at the Castle event in Moultonborough.

Christmas at the Castle will take place the weekends of Nov. 20 and 21 and November 26 - 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets must be purchased in advance. In addition to touring the decorated mansion, ticket-holders can browse unique and local wares at the Artisan Fair and in the Gift Shop, take holiday pictures at a photo station, have lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant (first-come, first-served), and continue the fun at home with grab-and-go craft and treat bags. Admission to Christmas at the Castle is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 5-17, and free for ages 4 and under. To offer a safe event for all guests and staff, tickets are limited this year and must be pre-purchased online or over the phone — there will be no sales at the door. Carriage House activities, including the Artisan Fair and restaurant, are only accessible to ticket-holders. All guests are encouraged to wear face coverings while indoors, on the trolley, and whenever social distancing cannot be practiced. To access the event, guests should use the property entrance located at 586 Ossipee Park Road on Route 171 in Moultonborough and check in at the Carriage House.

This year’s Castle decorators include Branch and Bloom of Wolfeboro, Décor Fleurish of Wolfeboro, Great Impressions Staging of Wolfeboro, Lake Life Realty of Moultonborough, Random Gardener of Effingham, Riverstone Florals & Design of Gilford, Stark Creative of Wolfeboro, Steele Hill Resort of Sanbornton, and Zoe Jax Gin Designs of Moultonborough. For more information, visit castleintheclouds.org or call for tickets at 603476-5900.

On Saturday, Nov. 27, Santa, his elves, and others bring the holidays to Wolfeboro with the town’s annual Christmas Parade, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Main Street, concluding with Santa lighting the Community Tree after the

parade. Call 603-569-2200.

The Festival of Trees in Wolfeboro is a sparkling event, held at the Wright Museum on Center Street. The festival features more than 60 trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses, non-profit organizations, families and individual. This year’s Festival theme is “Main Street – Wolfeboro Celebrates the Holidays”. A preview Gala will be held on Dec. 2. The trees will be on view Dec. 4 and 5, Dec. 8, and Dec. 11 and 12.

The price of admission benefits local organizations. For information visit www.wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com.

On Dec. 4 and 5 from, Sandwich kicks off the holiday season with the 45th Christmas in the Village. Detailed plans are still in the works (as of press time), but there will be small venues, and, some craftspeople will be “virtual” participants, selling their work only online. The website www.sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com will feature links to crafters and artisans from recent years and a few new Sandwich participants. Hours will vary from location to location due in part to each venue. Refer to the website and Facebook page for the latest information.

Some participating locations will be Sandwich Home Industries; Foothills Café and Curio; The Porch; Willow Pond Antiques and Goods; the Benz Center; Partridge Hill Farm; Advice to the Players doing a Wrap-a-Thon on Dec. 4 - 19; Will Lehmann Frame Shop; Soft Touch Farm, and Vicki Dworkin. On Friday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m., the tree on the green will be lit.

For details, visit sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com and Christmas in the

Village-Sandwich NH Facebook page.

There will be a list of locations and links to virtual booths online. For more information, contact Diane Johnson 603-284-7168 (call/text) or email Julie Deak at sandwichchristmasinthevillage@gmail.com.

The Nutcracker ballet in the Lakes Region is at the Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and on December 19 at 2 p.m. Don’t miss this classical story, performed by the Northeastern Ballet Company. For ticket information, visit www.northeasternballet.org.

The Wolfeboro Lions Club has many service projects and will bring some holiday color to area residents with the annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale. Brighten up your home or business with beautiful superior poinsettias, which may be ordered in 6-, 8-, and 10-inch sizes in choices of red, pink, or white.

Last year, the Lions Club members delivered all orders, and it was very popular with customers. Delivery will be offered again this year. Or those who order poinsettias may choose to pick them up at the Wolfeboro on specific days.

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Forester To Present Timber Harvest Workshop Retired forester Jonathan Nute will give an educational tour of a two-acre harvest area on his property as part of a timber harvest workshop sponsored by the Milton Conservation Commission on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The tour will take place on part of Nute’s 11-acre woodlot that is protected by conservation easement.

Before retiring to his family’s land in Milton, Nute served for 29 years as forest resources teacher for the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension in Hillsborough County.

He has received awards for his work as a forester and teacher. He currently serves on the board of Moose Mountains Regional Greenways and the Milton Planning Board.

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The workshop will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the gathering will take place in the hay barn. Cars may be parked in the field across from the white mailbox No. 45 on Hare Road. Pre-registration is helpful but not required at mcc@miltonnh-us.com.

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Entries Sought For ‘A Comic Book Christmas’ Holiday Parade The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries for this year’s “A Comic Book Christmas” holiday parade, scheduled for Sunday, December 5, beginning at 3 p.m.

Rochester’s parade will feature an array of floats from businesses, organizations, and youth groups, as well as high school marching bands, marching units, and equestrians.

Those wishing to enter floats are encouraged to decorate their entry in keeping with the theme. There will be divisions for Youth, Organizations, and Commercial entries. Floats that are lined up in the assembly area by 1 p.m. will be judged on creativity, craftsmanship, theme, and overall appearance, with trophies awarded for first, second, and third place in each division.

A “Best of Parade” trophy also will be awarded.

The parade route will begin on Wakefield Street by the triangle at the entrance to Spaulding High School. It

will proceed south on Wakefield Street, turn right onto Union Street, turn left onto North Main Street, and continue to South Main Street, disbanding in front of the Rochester Common.

Thousands of individuals participate in Rochester’s Holiday Parade each year and thousands of spectators line the streets to view the parade. The parade is videotaped and rebroadcast many times throughout the holiday season, compliments of Atlantic Broadband, and is available for viewing on the Chamber website.

All are welcome to join in the holiday spirit generated by this festive community event. Entries will be accepted through November 30.

For more information or to receive an entry form and instructions for Rochester’s Holiday Parade, call the Chamber office at 603-332-5080. Entry forms and guidelines are online at www.rochesternh.org/parade.

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