ROUTE 16 FREE
Campgrounds Along NH’s Scenic Route 16: Discover the Best Spots for Tents and RVs
By Lee Caldwell
With its spectacular scenery, wealth of lakes, ponds, and rivers, and mountain vistas, New Hampshire is an ideal spot for outdoor camping. There is plenty to do and see. Water enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, power boating, kayaking, and canoeing, or just drifting leisurely on a float down a river. Hikers can enjoy treks ranging from a leisurely stroll to summiting a mountain. Day trips to a variety of shops, restaurants, and museums offer additional activity options. In the evening, sitting around a campfire is always enjoyable.
The following is a list of some of the many campgrounds along the Route 16 corridor from Milton northward.
Lake Ivanhoe Inn and Campground is located at 631 Acton Ridge Road in East Wakefield, 603-522-8824. It has 75 sites. Amenities include free wi-fi, a recreation hall, a playground, private wooded sites, sandy beach, canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals, fishing, swimming, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball, recreation field, and fireplaces. Pets (limit 2) on leash.
Woodman Lake Campground, in operation for more than 40 years, is located at 3281 Province Lake Road (Route 153) in East Wakefield, 603-871-8028. It has 53 campsites located on 10 acres, with wooded and open sites. Both RV and tent options. 3-way hookups. There is a bathhouse. A pond is available for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. There
is also public access for boating, swimming, and fishing at Great East Lake, Lake Ivanhoe, and Lovell Lake. Pets on a leash.
Willey Brook Campground is located at 883 Center Street (Route 28) in Wolfeboro, 603-569-9493. It is described as a quiet, peaceful campground in the woods. Amenities include RV sites, tent sites, wi-fi, modern facilities, and dump station. Pets on a leash.
Wolfeboro Campground is located at 61 Haines Hill Road in Wolfeboro, 603-569-9881. AAA approved, it is de-
scribed as “50 wooded sites in a peaceful, pristine setting, close to quaint downtown Wolfeboro.” Established in 1950, it offers 50 sites, water, electric and sewer hookups, modern facilities, heated restrooms, a dump station, LP gas, ice, wood, tables, and fireplaces. Pets on leash.
Beaver Hollow Campground and RV Park’s home is 40 acres at 700 Route 16 in Ossipee, 603-539-4800. They offer a heated saltwater pool with a slide, a basketball 1/2 court, a volleyball court, children’s playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and cornhole areas. RVs up to 45 feet
are accommodated. Tent sites have picnic tables and a fire ring. Amenities include wi-fi, an event pavilion, planned weekend and holiday activities, and a dog park. The park is pet-friendly. The Terrace Pines Campground is located at 1 Terrace Pines Road in Center Ossipee, 603-539-6210. It has 600 acres with 190 sites on two beautiful lakes and has been described as “the perfect place for boating and fishing.” Amenities include modern facilities, tables, fireplaces, a new recreation center; wi-fi; indoor mini golf, a camp store, swimming, fishing, boating (launch), a mountain trail, rowboat, canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals, pet friendly with a dog park, pet-friendly cabin rentals, and wooded waterfront sites.
Westward Shores Cottages and RV Resort is located on 110 Nichols Road in West Ossipee, 603- 539-6445. Considered a lakeside getaway, amenities include an inflatable water park, beaches, a snack bar, a dog park, hot tub rentals, and vacation and seasonal campsites. Kayak, paddleboat, and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available.
Danforth Bay Camping and RV Resort is located at 196 Shawtown Road in Freedom, 603-539-2069. Described as being “family-friendly,” Danforth Bay has more than 300 tent, RV, and • Campground continued on page 4
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extended-stay campsites, many nestled along the shores of Danforth Bay or Ossipee Lake. With 180 acres, this pet-friendly resort offers modern facilities, heated swimming pools, cabin rentals, sandy beaches, fishing, boating (including canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals) recreation programs, camping cabins, free wi-fi, hiking trails, winter camping, and snowmobile access.
Riverbend Campground is located at 11 Jackman Pond Road in South Tamworth, 603-323-9133. With a river walk along the Bearcamp River, this rustic campground has sites with electric, pull-through sites for RVs, tent sites, a pool, a playground, and fishing. Campground is pet-friendly.
Foothills Family Campground, located at 506 Maple Road in Tamworth, offers 22 acres of woods and a 1/2 acre stream-fed stocked fishing pond. They have RV sites and private tent sites, including a deluxe family tent site (with space for 4 tents). They are pet-friendly with a dog park (dogs must be on a leash and have a rabies certificate) and child-friendly with a playground and pool. Small kayaks and paddle boards are available for use. 603-323-8322.
Chocorua Camping Village KOA is located on White Mountain Highway (Route 16) in Tamworth, 603-3238536. Family-owned for 46 years, this campground has 200 acres. With camping sites, cabins, and glamping teepees, this KOA has recreation programs, 150 sites, patio sites on the water, a dog park and dog beach, 12 full amenity cabins, 2 teepees, a camp store, 6 miles of nature trails, a recreation hall, a beach, playground, a 50-acre pond and river, fishing, and SUP boat rentals.
White Lake State Park at 94 State Park Road in Tamworth has family group sites and some of the best swimming in the region. Campsites may be reserved online at nhstateparks.org.
Beach Camping Area at 776 White Mountain Highway (Route 16) in the Mount Washington Valley in Conway offers beach camping on the Saco River. With 120 campsites (many of which are along the river), campers have the opportunity to swim from a large sandy beach in the clear waters of the Saco River. There is a playground for kids and a recreation pavilion. 603-4472723.
Eastern Slope Camping Area is located at 584 White Mountain Highway (Route 16) in Conway, 603-447-5092. Accommodating big rigs, Class A RVs,
Class C RVs, travel trailers, pop-ups, travel vans, and tents, this campground has 230 sites on 36 acres with 48 pullthrough sites. All sites have fire rings, picnic tables, water, and electric. The campground is family-oriented with a heated outside pool, game room, recreation hall, playground, waterfront area, kids’ activities, make-your-own sundaes, and themed weekends.
Saco River Family Camping is located at 1550 White Mountain Highway (Route 16) in North Conway, 603356-3360. It has nearly 1,500 feet of frontage on the Saco River. Amenities include onsite kayaking, canoe, and tube rentals; some waterfront camping sites; full-service cabins; wi-fi; country store; two playgrounds; big rig friendly 50 AMP sites; two dog parks; fun cycle rentals; wagon rentals; a mining sluice; and heated pool.
White Birches Camping Park is located at 218 State Route 2 in Shelburne, 603-466-2022. With 110 wooded and grassy sites, full hook-ups, pull-through and tent sites, and a hiker’s hostel, it offers great mountain views plus camping options. Amenities include hiking and mountain biking trails, canoe and kayak rentals, a playground, a camp store, a recreation room, a swimming pool, games, trailer and shelter rentals, and wi-fi.
Timberland Campground is located at 809 US Route 2 in Shelburne, 603-466-3872. Described as a naturally wooded campground, this campground offers both RV and tent sites. A propane-heated pool keeps the water at 86 degrees from Memorial Day to mid-September. Amenities include a pirate ship playground, riverwalk trails, kayaking or tubing rentals available nearby, a Halloween Bash on Co-
lumbus Day Weekend, rental cabins, and trailers (with many pet-friendly options.)
In the Great North Woods Region, the New Hampshire State Park System has several camping options. Reservations may be made at nhstateparks.org. Moose Brook State Park in Gorham has 59 sites. Ideally located for Presidential Range hiking and fishing in the Peabody and Moose Rivers, the many trails in the park can be explored on foot or by mountain bike. It is pet-friendly. Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin has 20 sites and is a hot spot for OHRV riders with 75-plus miles of OHRV trails. It is pet-friendly.
Milan Hill State Park in Milan offers sweeping views of the White Mountains from its fire tower. This primitive campground offers 10 campsites, including four yurts. It is pet-friendly.
Mollidgewock State Park on Route 16 in Errol is located on the banks of the Androscoggin River and the park is a favorite of canoe and kayak paddlers. It is pet-friendly.
Umbagog State Park in Cambridge gives campers the option of tent or RV/ trailer sites with hook-ups, cabins, or remote camping sites on Lake Umbagog where campers are transported to campsites by boat (either their own or by arrangement with the campground.) The campground is ideal for swimming, fishing, and boating. The park is a prime spot for wildlife viewing in the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. There is a beach and a camp store. It is pet-friendly.
From teepee glamping to remote, no frills, camping, New Hampshire’s campgrounds have something for everyone.
NH Farm Museum Offers ‘Stories On The Farm’ Series
“Dedicated to preserving, promoting, and carrying forward New Hampshire’s agricultural heritage”, the New Hampshire Farm Museum (NHFM) in Milton offers special events and programs, workshops, school group visits, and day camps throughout the year.
Every Friday through August 30, the “Stories on the Farm” series features New Hampshire authors and natives. Visit Grandma Pat from 10 to 11 a.m. and partake in a weekly story that will take you into the world of farm animals and story characters. Visit the farm, make a craft or a snack, and engage in a giggle or two.
Current family memberships are free for event participation; non-members are $6/child.
To ensure adequate materials for each young visitor, call 603-652-7840, or email the farm at nhfarmmuseum. info@gmail.com to inform the farm of
your coming. The New Hampshire Farm Museum is located at 1305 White Mountain Highway, Rte. 125 in Milton.
The 2024 Story Schedule is as follows: (each session will have a hands-on activity to follow)
August 23: The Quilt Story, Illustrated by New Hampshire’s Tomie DePaola
Do you have a favorite quilt or blanket? Bring it, then design a quilt square of your own.
August 30: The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever!, by New Hampshire author Rebecca Rule
Come hear of the sled, the Lapierres, their friends, and their adventure as they fly down the Old Mountain Road. Then join Grandma Pat on the longest sled in the world (made by the B. F. Perkins Company in nearby Farmington).
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Through Aug. 25, Beauty and the Beast, 7:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Through Aug. 31, The Photograph & Memory, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursdays –Saturdays, exhibit, Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple St., Center Sandwich, www.sandwichhistorical.org, 603-284-6269.
Through Sept. 1, D-Day: Freedom From Above, exhibit on WWII/D-Day, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www. wrightmuseum.org
Aug. 15 & 16, Intro to Milling & Machining: Bridgeport, 1 – 5 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, register/info: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
Aug. 16, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m. - noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen. com, 888-667-9636.
Aug. 16, Friday Jazz, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Aug. 16, Get Poison’d, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Aug. 16, Music by the Lake: Al Hospers Band, 7 – 9 p.m., Cate Park, dockside, downtown Wolfeboro, www.governorwentworthartscouncil.org
Aug. 16, Stories on the Farm, Mary Had a Little Lamb, 10 - 11:30 am, read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.
Aug. 16, Tom Rush, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.
Aug. 16 & 17, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows
Aug. 16-18 & 23-25, Wyrd Sisters, tale of a wicked duke and duchess, and more, The Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 603569-9656, www. village-players.com.
Aug. 17, 41st Annual Granite Man Triathlon, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Carry Beach, Forest Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation
Aug. 17, Creative Writing Workshop, Diving into the Past, Leaping into the Future, 1 - 3 p.m., pre-registration required, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 17, David Brighton’s Space Oddity, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Concerts in the Clouds, Great Waters Music Festival, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.greatwaters.org, 603-569-7710.
Aug. 17, Kalled Gallery Opal Show, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., see opals in the rough, 603-569-3994, www.kalledjewelrystudio.com/
Aug. 17, Michael Vincent Band, outdoor concert, 7-9 p.m., free, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.
Aug. 17, Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, 8 a.m. start, Mt. Washington Auto Road, Pinkham Notch, to benefit Tin Mt. Conservation Center, www.tinmountain.org.
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Aug. 17, Needle Felting: Loon Days, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, register/info: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
Aug. 17, Smoke on the Mountain – Mountaintop BBQ, 4 – 7:30 p.m., scenic chairlift ride to the summit and a buffet-style meal, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore.com.
Aug. 17, Snow Shoe and Dog Sled Building, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., demo by Bob and Ryan Cottrell, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Aug. 17, Truck & Tractor Day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., see a display of trucks, tractors, antique cars and wagons, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.
Aug. 17, Wooden Bowl Turning Basics, noon – 4 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, register/info: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
Aug. 17, Yoga in the Park, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with Dixie Lea, BYO towel or mat and water, free but donations appreciated, 14-week event, (Sat-
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urdays), Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Aug. 17 & 18, Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, North Conway, 603-387-1510, www. joycescraftshows.com.
Aug. 17 & 18, Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, 8:30 a.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603-466-3988.
Aug. 18, Beauty and the Bees: the Story of Pollinators, 1 - 2:30 p.m., free, registration encouraged, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 18, Chris Smither, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
Aug. 18, Introduction to Green Wood Spoon Carving, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., with Andre Souligny, League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., on the Green, Center Sandwich, 603-284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.
Aug. 19, Making the Most of Your iPhone, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, register/info: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Aug. 20, Lecture Series: Bob DiCicco – Love Letters From the Front, 7 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Aug. 20, Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 –11:30 a.m., meet outside behind the library for stories, songs, and outdoor play, bring a blanket to sit on, dress for outdoor play, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Aug. 21, GALA – an Evening with Abby Mueller Singing Carole King and More, 5 p.m., live & silent auction, Concerts in the Clouds, Great Waters Music Festival, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.greatwaters.org, 603569-7710.
Aug. 21, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4 - 6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore.com.
Aug. 21, Outdoor Movie Night, 7 – 9 p.m., Cook 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Aug. 21, Summer Music Series & BBQ, Cranmore Summer Music Series, 4 – 7 p.m., musician: Steven Flaherty, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore.com.
Aug. 22, Constellations at the Castle, 8 - 10 p.m., free, pre-registration encouraged, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 22, Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.
Aug. 22, Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Aug. 22, Naturalist Led Hike in Jackson, 10 a.m., Rockwell Drive, Jackson, by Tin Mountain Conservation Center, free, pre-register/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
Aug. 22, Next Stop Comedy at The Hayloft at Hobbs Tavern, 2415 White Mountain Highway, Ossipee, trucks, live music, and more, Hobbs Brewing Company, Ossipee, 603-539-2000.
Aug. 22, Volcanoes & Cellar Holes: the History of the Land Walking Tour, 1 – 2:3 p.m., pre-registration required, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 22-31, Pride & Prejudice, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org
Aug. 23, Dis-N’-Dat, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Aug. 23, Enter the Haggis, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.
Aug. 23, Stories on the Farm, The Quilt Story, 10 - 11:30 am, read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.
Aug 23 & 24, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Cen
ter Sandwich, admission/info: www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows
Aug. 23 & 24, Moose Festival, Axe Women Loggers of Maine, dog show, parade, cruise night, fireworks, car shows, local artisans and more, 8/23: Colebrook, 8/24: Canaan, Vt., www.moosefestival.com.
Aug. 24, 33rd NH State Championships, Abenaki Waterski Club, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, www.usawaterski.org. Great spectator event.
Aug. 24, Caterpillar Lab, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org
Aug. 24, Dennis O’Neil and Davey Armstrong, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Aug. 24, Hiker’s Club: Shannon Brook Trail, 9 – 11:30 a.m., free, pre-registration required, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 24, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, 7 – 10 p.m., Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Arena, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5629, www.eventbrite. com/e/howl-at-the-moon-tickets-909310130077
Aug. 24, Intro to Macro Photography Field Workshop, 9 – 11 a.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
Aug. 24, Jimmy and the Jesters, outdoor concert, 7-9 p.m., free, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.
Aug. 24, Ossipee Mountains Geology, 9 a.m. – noon, meet at Tuftonboro Free Library, for indoor or outdoor presentation, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register.: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org
Aug. 24, The Toomai String Quintet, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Concerts in the Clouds, Great Waters Music Festival, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, www.greatwaters. org, 603-569-7710.
Aug. 24, Walking Tour with Dr. John Foley, 10 a.m., meet at Wolfeboro Train Station for the tour, info: www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.
Aug. 24, Yoga in the Park, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with Dixie Lea, BYO towel or mat and water, free but donations appreciated, 14-week event, (Saturdays), Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Aug. 25, Comedian Tony V, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net
Aug. 27, Lecture Series: Dr. Stephen Brecher – Penicillin, A Football Game and the Golden Age of Antibiotics in WWII , 7 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Aug. 27, Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 –11:30 a.m., meet outside behind the library for stories, songs and outdoor play, bring a blanket to sit on, dress for outdoor play, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Aug. 28, Heather Pierson and the Potboilers, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Aug. 28, Summer Music Series & BBQ, Cranmore Summer Music Series, 4 – 7 p.m., musician: Dan Parkhurst, Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore.com.
Aug. 29, Conservation 101 for Landowners, 5 - 6 p.m., free, Tuftonboro Free Library, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, tickets/info.: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org
Aug. 29, Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Aug. 29, Raising Happy, Healthy, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World, 7 – 8 p.m., a talk by Dr. Michael Rich, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Aug. 30, Echoes of Floyd, Pink Floyd Tribute, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Aug. 30, Skerryvore, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Aug. 30, Stories on the Farm, The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever!,
10 – 11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Aug. 30, The Peacheaters: An Allman Brothers Band Experience, 7:30 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Aug. 30 & 31, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows
Aug. 31, Compaq Big Band, outdoor concert, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.
Aug. 31, Edible and Medicinal Qualities of Fungi, 9 a.m. – noon, with Dr. Rick Van de Poll, meet at Birch Ridge Community Forest, New Durham, by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register: 603-473-2020, www. mmrgnh.org
Aug. 31, Kalled Gallery’s Saturday Night Out, 5 – 8 p.m., live music with Julia Velie, food, fun, 603-569-3994, www.kalledjewelrystudio.com/
Sept. 2, Jim Lauderdale, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
Sept. 2, Kids Fun Run, 9 a.m., held at Story Land, Glen, NH, presented by Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 4 races for age categories, all participants get free park admission for the day, info: www.believeinbooks.org. or call 603-356-9980.
Sept. 3, Eliza Burke Art Exhibit Reception, 5 – 7 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org
Sept. 4, Artist Reception, for artist Anne-Marie Schpeley, free admission, 5:30 - 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum’s Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
Sept. 4, Open Mic Night at the Medallion - September, 6 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Sept. 6, Medium Lauren Rainbow, 7:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Sept. 6 & 7, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: ,www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows
Sept. 6-8, Mud Bowl World Championships, Steve Eastman Memorial Field at North Conway Community Center’s Hog Coliseum, 78 Norcross Circle, North Conway, 603-356-2096, www.carrollcountyrsvp.org/mud-bowl.html
Sept. 6-8, Muster in the Mountains, 7 p.m., free, Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603-466-3988.
Sept. 7, Dennis O’Neil and Davey Armstrong, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Sept. 7, Susan Goyette Band: Women of Soul Show, 7 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Sept. 7, The Best of the 70’s, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Sept. 7, Tuba Skinny, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.
Sept. 7, WingZilla, RibZilla, Service Credit Union Park, chicken wing and rib cookout competition, Berlin, 603-752-6060, www.androscogginvalleychamber.com.
Sept. 8, Cold River Radio Show, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
Sept. 8, Sarah Borges Band, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
Sept. 12, Heather Pierson and the Potboilers, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Sept. 12, Story Hour at Moultonborough Public Library, 11 a.m. – noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
Sept. 13, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows
Sept. 13, Comedian Bob Marley, 6:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.
Sept. 13, Hops and Hulls Lecture Series, 7 - 9 p.m., guest speaker Jim Pocock, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
Sept. 13, Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse. com
Sept. 14, 2nd Annual Queens Take Tamworth, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
Sept. 14, Frank Santos Jr. Comic Hypnotist, 7 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Sept. 14, Start Making Sense – A Tribute to the Talking Heads, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Sept. 14, Tomato Taste-Off, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Sept. 15, Alana McDonald, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
Sept. 19, Becoming Wolf: Eastern Coyotes in New England, 7 p.m., held at Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, pre-registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain. org.
Sept. 19-29, Torch Song, M&D Playhouse, M&D Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com
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ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops, and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com.
Bad Mom Night, every Thurs., Trenta, 30 Middleton Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-5151068, www.trentanh.com.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.
Cog Railway, 3168 Base Station Rd., Mount Washington, 800-922-8825, www. thecog.com.
Conway Historical Society, historical info., 603-447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.
Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Conway Scenic Railroad, train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 603-3565251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, www.conwayscenic. com.
Corn Hole Tournaments, sign-ups: 5 p.m., games begin 6 p.m., Wednesdays through late Oct., Tuckerman Brewing, 66 Hobbs St., Conway, 603-447-5400, www.tuckermanbrewing.com. (Held in beer garden.)
Cruise Nights with MWV Old Car Club, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., free, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636. (Every Monday through Sept. 2)
Dover Farmers Market, Wednesdays until Oct. 2, 3 - 7 p.m., Jenny Thompson Pool Parking Lot, Guppy Pak, Dover, 603-241-4400, www.seacoasteatlocal.org.
First Friday Receptions, through Dec., 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St., Freedom, 610762-2493.
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Freedom Village Store, artisan items, baked goods, and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info./hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.
Friday Night Market at Hobbs Tap Room, 5 – 8 p.m., with local farmers & makers, rotating food trucks, live music and more, Hobbs Brewing Company, 760 White Mt. Highway, Ossipee, 603-539-2000.
Friday Painters, 12:30 - 3 p.m., meets weekly, Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., Gibson Center, 14 Grove St., North Conway, ken@gibsoncenter.org.
Gorham Farmers Market, weekly event on Thurs. through Sept. 26, 3 - 6 p.m., Town of Gorham Common, 69 Main St., Gorham, fresh produce, fruits, meats, baked goods, cheeses, soaps, handmade items, live music, and much more, 603-466-3322.
Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
Jackson Historical Society, open Saturdays & Sundays, 1 - 3 p.m. or by appointment, special summer hours, Jackson Historical Society, 23 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-383-4060, www.jacksonhistory.org.
Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Makers Mill, variety of workshops, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Mount Washington Valley Farmers Market, through Oct. 1, Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m., beside N. Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, mwvfarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.mwvfarmersmarket.com
Naturalist Led Hikes, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
NE Ski Museum, ski exhibits, 2628 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.
NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.
Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, programs, hikes, nature learning center, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
Ukulele Club, second & fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6 p.m., 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield Corner, 603-522-3189.
Wakefield Marketplace, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., produce, fruit, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more, Rte. 16 north and Wakefield Rd., Wakefield, 603608-2319, www.wakefieldmarketplace.org
Wolfeboro Farmers’ Market, Thursdays noon - 3:30 p.m., local farm-raised meat, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, flowers, maple syrup, honey and a variety of artisanal products, held at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum. org
Through Aug. 25, Cinderella, 7:30 p.m., M&D Playhouse, M&D Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com
‘Art At The Gafney’ Closing Reception Open To Public
The public is invited to the closing Reception of the 12th Annual “Art at the Gafney” summer fundraiser and art exhibit, to be held on Saturday, August 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wakefield Libraries, this event will feature 140 works of art on display and over 80 pieces of art and other items for the raffle. Various mediums on display include watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography, fiber arts, jewelry, sculpture,
works in pencil, and mixed media.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during library hours, and up until the drawing. Refreshments will be served.
Library Hours are Monday- Wednesday, 1- 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Visit gafneylibrary.org or call 603522- 3401 for more information.
The library is located at 14 High Street in Sanbornville.
CLC ‘Mushroom Walk With Eric Milligan’
The area around Chocorua Lake provides a widely diverse and rich fungal habitat. Ever wonder about the hundreds of miles of mycelium beneath our feet, of which we see only the fruiting bodies? Or which mushrooms are poisonous or edible?
Join Chocorua Lake Conservancy on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m.noon and avid mushroom forager, Eric Milligan, at the Charlotte C. Browne Woods on Washington Hill Road. The rain date will be Sunday, August 18 at 3 p.m.
Observe, collect, and receive handson experience with different types of fungi found in the area, learn how fungi play an integral role in the forest ecosystem, and some of the ways fungi interact with human bodies.
Eric began his study of fungi around 2002 and later turned this hobby into the New Hampshire Mushroom Company.
Dress appropriately for the weather and wear good walking shoes. Sun or bug protection and a magnifying glass are optional.
This event is free for CLC members and a $10 suggested donation for non-members. Space is limited. Register in advance via www.chocorualake.org/events to be informed of any changes in the schedule.
CLC is a nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area. Visit www.chocorualake.org for more information.
Patrons Pat Kuech and Grace Murray looking at hand made shawl made by Sean Kessler.
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Blissful And Unique Breakfast Treats For All
Hello North Conway and all towns nearby. We are on the homestretch of summer. Many fellow restaurant friends have had a profitable season, the Saco has never been busier with swimmers, tubers, and paddlers, and my dog has been enjoying the A/C.
Today’s food theme: real fun breakfast treats (not the run-of-the-mill variety) namely breakfast/brunch buffet and baked options including a breakfast pizza based on biscuits, sausage, and gravy, some yummy English muffin treats, and maple walnut sticky buns.
Beginning with baked apple fritters made from scratch. These can be prepared in less than a half hour, baked in 20 minutes, and yield 4-6 fritters (these can be made as big or as small as you desire). Double up on the recipe if serving a family or crowd. These are great right out of the oven.
Baked Apple Fritters
2 giant apples, peeled, cored, and diced (use 3-4 when the apples are smaller)
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs, gently beaten
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gently grease a baking sheet. Mix flour, granulated and brown sugars, baking pow-
der, cinnamon, and salt in an oversized bowl. In a separate bowl: whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Fold the wet mixture into the dry, mixing until combined. Stir in diced apples. Drop batter by 1/3 cupful onto the baking sheet, allowing space between each. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and set. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then switch to a wire rack. Dust with
powdered sugar and serve.
Now, some sweet, tangy blueberry cheesecake rolls wrapped in a flaky dough (these aren’t technically from scratch as these require crescent roll dough from the supermarket). A cross between a Danish and cheesecake, sure to “wow” your eaters in a big way! 20 minutes prep time; 15-20 minutes baking time. Makes 8 rolls.
Blueberry Cheesecake Rolls
1 package crescent roll dough
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp lemon zest
¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet. Unroll the crescent dough. Press seams together to form a single sheet. To make the filling: mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then spread cream cheese mixture evenly over dough. Sprinkle the blueberries and lemon zest over the cream cheese layer. Roll the dough into a log from one end. Slice the log into 1-inch rounds. Place on baking sheet • Stay In continued on page 16
and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool slightly, and dust with powdered sugar. Devour with pleasure!
Now, my favorite… ooey and gooey maple walnut sticky buns which remind me of my Gram. These are made using a yeast dough (that is made the day before serving) before reworking the dough. Note the secret ingredient: mashed potatoes. Prep time (over two days) is 45 minutes. Rise and baking times are each 30 minutes. Makes two dozen.
Maple Walnut Sticky Buns
1 package active dry yeast, ¼ oz
1 cup warm water, 110-115 degrees
½ cup mashed potatoes, without added milk and butter (yes, you are reading this correctly)
1 large egg
2 tbsp shortening
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3-3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For The Topping:
1 cup maple syrup
¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
For The Filling:
1/3 cup sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp butter, room temp
In a small bowl: dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl: combine potatoes, egg, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture, and 1 cup flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and
elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once or twice. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning: pour syrup into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish and sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon and set aside. Punch down the dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 24x8 inch rectangle. Spread with butter to within ½ inch of all the edges, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seam together to seal. Cut into 24 slices and place them in the prepared baking dish. Cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting buns onto a platter (the maple walnut side is on top). Delicious!
Now…the absolute quickest and simplest recipe in this listing, these take less than a half hour to prep and cook and require only three ingredients. These are good first thing in the morning, although I sometimes use these as a casual appetizer. The flavor is amazing!
Sausage English Muffins
1 lb breakfast sausage
2 jars Kraft Old English Cheese
Spread, 5 oz each 8 English muffins
Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or green onions
Brown your breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain off excess grease. Pour cooked sau-
sage crumbles into a medium-sized bowl. Add the cheese spread into the bowl with the sausage. Mix until well combined. Split the English muffins. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, facing upwards. Spoon the cheesy sausage mixture evenly onto each halved muffin, spreading to nearly the edges. Bake on the center rack of a preheated 350-degree oven for 1215 minutes until the tops begin turning golden brown. Remove from oven. Allow to set for about 5 minutes before enjoying. If you prefer the muffins on the crispy side, then lightly toast the muffins before placing on the baking sheet.
If you’re on the hunt for a breakfast recipe that combines the heartiness of a biscuit and sausage with the fun of pizza, then look no further. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy weekend breakfast at home, this recipe uses a savory sausage gravy base, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey melted Cheddar cheese all atop a crispy pizza crust. The pizza crust can be made (takes longer) or purchase a dough ball or a frozen pizza crust. You do need to precook the crust for 5 minutes before topping it and finishing it in the oven. This can be assembled in 35-40 minutes and yields 8 slices. Every bite is a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza 16 oz package ground breakfast sausage
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Ground black pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil, or as needed
1 pre-baked pizza crust, 12 inch
6 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped chives to top the pizza once out of the oven
Hot sauce of choice, optional For the sausage gravy: heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Stir in the flour into the sausage until fully dissolved/blended. Add the milk. Stir occasionally until the gravy reaches the desired consistency (this takes about 10 minutes). Season the gravy with ground black pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the pre-baked pizza crust on a baking. Brush the crust with olive oil. Spread half of the prepared sausage gravy over the olive oil layer. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Warm it over medium-high heat. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and ¼ cup of milk. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are fully set (about 5 minutes). Top the pizza with the scrambled eggs, then the remaining sausage gravy. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the top is bubbling (10-15 minutes). Let sit for 3-5 minutes, top with chopped chives. Slice and serve. Add a few drops of hot sauce if preferred.
We’ll chat again in September, but until then, keep those taste buds smiling. Reach out with questions or feedback at fenwaysox10@gmail.com3Panoooooooooo
Chocorua Lake Ecology Paddle/Aquatic Invasive Species Patrol
Join Chocorua Lake Conservancy Stewardship Director Debra Marnich on Thursday, August 22 from 7:30 –10 a.m. for a leisurely guided paddle on Chocorua Lake. The trip will depart from the Island public access area (on Route 16) and will explore the vegetated buffer along the water’s edge.
Because Chocorua Lake is home to many native aquatic plants, Weed Watcher Kits from the NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) will aid in flora and fauna identification.
Come see what insects, reptiles, and amphibians can be found. Learn what plants grow with their “feet” in wet soils at the lake’s edge or on the bottom, scanning for signs of prospective exotic aquatic species that are problematic. Watch Protecting Our Lakes from Aquatic Invasive Species, a webinar at chocorualake.org/gallery to learn how to identify the native plants in Chocorua Lake and on the shore.
Participants must bring their canoe or kayak, and paddles. Life jackets are required. Be sure to bring sun and bug protection, a hat, binoculars if you like, a water bottle, and snacks.
This event is free for CLC members, $10 suggested donation for non-members, and space is limited. Register in advance via www.chocorualake.org/ events to be informed of any changes in the schedule. This event will be held on Friday, August 23 in the event of rain.
CLC Stewardship Director Debra Marnich holds a BS in Zoology and an
MS in Forestry. Her major interests and professional focus areas include combining wildlife and forestry practices to manage for both sound silvicultural and optimum wildlife habitat, creating early successional and bird nesting habitat, pollinator habitat creation, promoting small diverse farms local food production/agriculture, promoting land conservation and protection, environmental education, and integrating all resources concerns to create a balanced conservation system.
This event is one in a series of Chocorua Lake Conservancy programs held throughout the year to encourage people of all ages to enjoy Chocorua Lake and the trails and woods that surround it.
CLC is a nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 and is committed to providing visitors and residents convenient and attractive public access to Chocorua
Lake and trails on nearby conservation lands.
Visit www.chocorualake.org for more information.
Effingham Public Library To Feature Artist Maryclare Heffernan
A New Hampshire artist inspired by the everyday world outside her windows, Maryclare Heffernan will be the featured artist at the Effingham Public Library now - September 26.
“Creating art means recognizing the simple beauty in each moment,” Maryclare acknowledged, who began her foray into fine art while recuperating from surgery several years ago when one of her sisters, an artist, came to visit bringing with her little square canvases and paints, brushes, and different mediums.
She picked peonies from the garden along the driveway and they sat on the front porch while she painted. The rush of joy Maryclare felt in that moment
of painting pink, white, and green stemmed flowers on those inexpensive canvases was indescribable. There was nothing to do but learn more and paint more. An obsession was born.
Maryclare’s art is ever-evolving as she works in oils, watercolors, pencil, and ink. Painting what she loves to look at, or what she feels compelled to capture, from seascapes
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to pears to bird nests to tiny violets in the grass, there is no theme to other than what she finds beautiful and moving.
“Art fills my heart and soul with joy and possibility,” she declared. “There is no happier joy than being able to interpret in painting the energy, space, and structures I am so very fortunate to witness every day. Beauty is everywhere. Deciding what to capture
on paper, board or canvas is the happy decision of every painting experience.”
Maryclare shared her personal art discovery through a TEDx Talk dated March 2017 (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=GAS7gzFhGJo). “Quite frankly it was the most thrilling and terrifying experience I’ve ever had,” she admitted.
The Effingham Public Library is located at 30 Town House Road and is a community center with books, offering free library cards, programming, and social activities for all. For a calendar of events, directions, or more information, call 603-539-1537, or visit effingham.lib.nh.us/
Wakefield First Congregational Church To Offer Community Yard Sale
On Saturday, August 24, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., the First Congregational Church of Wakefield will offer a free space for folks to set up their own Yard Sale table (no vendors of craft or new items). Set up will be the morning of, starting at 7 a.m. Space is limited.
Individuals will be assigned a spot in the church’s parking lot. A fully refundable $10 deposit will be required for anyone wishing to reserve a table space (which will be returned when the table space is set up, or when one-week advance notice is given for cancellation).
Individuals must supply their table (up to 8 feet).
All items that have not sold must be
removed by the end of the event. There will be an area devoted to big items – furniture, boats, etc.
Any large items and/or boutique-quality items may be donated. Call 603-522-3189 to coordinate delivery/pick up.
There will also be a bake sale and more.
Contact Margie Galabrun at balchlaker@gmail.com or 603-522-6647 for more information.
Provide your name, phone number, and email address for a reservation confirmation.
The First Congregational Church of Wakefield is located at 2718 Wakefield Road in Sanbornville.
