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December | Vol. 9 | No. 12 Published on the 16th of the Month

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Black Mountain | Page 3 What’s Up | Pages 5-8

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Black Mountain – Looking Back, Looking Ahead

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Mountain is an affordable place to ski, and open for business with lift certification and some slight rebuilding. The newly appointed general manager has a lot of experience with the ski industry and was at Cannon Mountain in the past.

Thus, the ski area where many people learned to ski is still in operation, with plans to be open for the entire winter.

There are five lifts, 45 trails, and 143 acres of skiable terrain, with primary southern exposure. The vertical drop is

the White Mountains. Sometimes, the history of how a ski area began or who created it is hazy or conflicting, but not so Black Mountain.

History tells us the mountain was opened to skiers in the early winter of 1935 or 1936. It began with a small rope tow area and was created to bring more vacationers to nearby Moody’s Inn, according to www.newenglandskihistory.com. (The ski area was among the first to combine skiing with on-site lodging.)

Long before the age of skiing, in 1894 Orrin W. Hackett sold the Hackett Homestead Farm to Edwin Moody.

The Hackett family had been taking in lodgers, and the Moodys continued to run the boarding house side of the property and to also continue farming.

They expanded to 10 bedrooms and later added cabins and a recreation room.

At a later time the Moody’s sold the property to Rolland and Betty Whitney; thus, Black Mountain was formed. They made a lot of upgrades and changes and offered lodgings and skiing for those who wanted to take to the slopes in winter.

While this was happening, it was advantageous that the Jackson Ski Association was formed to promote skiing in the town. Association members may have seen the viability of bringing the new sport of skiing to the town/area because it would bring needed money to the region.

1,100 ft., and snowmaking sees 2,000 gallons per minute.

There is a long history at Black Mountain, as with everything else when it comes to skiing and ski areas in

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Photos courtesy Black Mountain Much to the joy of skiers who love the area, Black Mountain in Jackson, New Hampshire is open for the winter season.

Black Mountain has been in the news in recent months, with talk of a potential closure. The fact that skiing at the popular area would end was bemoaned by those who love the friendly, family-oriented mountain for winter sports.

When the decision was made to potentially close Black Mountain, Indy Pass, a company that offers pass services to a coalition of independent ski resorts across the country, including Black Mountain, got involved to keep the Jackson-based area operational for the upcoming season. They also are helping to find a new owner for Black Mountain.

“We saw the closure of Black Mountain as sad news. It is a small place, in operation since 1935. We called John Fichera, the current owner, and offered to help,” says Erik Mogensen, the founder of Entabeni Systems, which owns Indy Pass.

Black Mountain has been operating for many years and it was a difficult decision to close due to staff shortages, unpredictable weather, and other challenges.

After the move to help keep Black open for the winter season, Indy Pass went to work to provide a general manager and search for a buyer. “Our goal is to operate Black Mountain short term as we seek a new owner,” explains Morgensen.

He says Black Mountain is a true New Hampshire story: it is a scrappy place, although a smaller area, and it is beloved by many. It is a ski area where everyone is welcome, and beginners are not excluded.

Also attractive is the fact that Black

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Winter Lunch Returns to Castle in the Clouds Castle in the Clouds is thrilled to announce the return of Winter Lunch at the Castle, offering a combination of delicious food, rustic ambiance, and winter fun.

The Winter Lunch at the Castle dining experience will be in the Carriage House Restaurant and is scheduled to begin on January 6, 2024. There will be three seating times each Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm. Reservations are required, and a per person charge of $35.00 inclusive of tax and gratuity is due when making a reservation. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the $35.00 per person cost, and a full bar and dessert options will be available for purchase.

Upon arrival at the Carriage House Restaurant, each person will choose a starter and main course from the current prix fixe menu. Examples of main course menu offerings may include a

Dilly Chicken Sandwich, Linguini with Clam Sauce, Grass-fed Smashburger,

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• Black Mountain continued from page 3 According to www.newenglandskihistory.com, in 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps cut the Black Mountain Ski Trail on the middle peak of the ridge. The trail and its cabin were in use for years.

To create the rope tow, local mechanic George Morton invented the lift. Although the Black Mountain narrative puts its origin as 1935, footage that was discovered shows Carroll Reed— whose name was attached to the popular ski shop in North Conway village— skiing on Black’s slopes as early as 1932.

In the 1940s, Black saw competition from such areas as Cranmore, which had the novelty of a top-to-bottom Skimobile and the installation of the first T-bar, according to New England Ski History. Some area ski slopes were closing, but Black started snowmaking

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After making a Winter Lunch at the Castle reservation, expand your winter experience by planning to explore the Lakes Region Conservation Trust trails, which are open for winter activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Visit the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area in the Ossipee Mountains of Moultonborough and Tuftonboro, then head over to Castle in the Clouds to enjoy your Winter Lunch at the Castle reservation at the historic Carriage House.

“Winter Lunch at the Castle is an exclusive opportunity to experience the cozy and rustic Carriage House while enjoying the winter vistas of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire,” said Charles Clark, Executive Director of Castle in the Clouds. “We look forward to sharing the magic of Castle in the Clouds with our visitors and making this winter season truly special.”

in the 1950s, avoiding the fate of other ski areas.

Competition will always be something businesses must deal with, and it was no different for Black Mountain.

Black Mountain is known as a scrappy place because it was willing to fight to survive. However, when the announcement came in the fall for a closure of the mountain, many understood the issues that made the decision a necessity.

But skiers were happy when Indy Pass stepped in to offer a hand. Black Mountain would open for the winter season, and skiers who had loved the area for many years could once again take to the mountain’s slopes.

With a long history, Black Mountain will always be part of New Hampshire and will continue to be a popular area.

Who knows where Black Mountain will be headed when a buyer is found?

For further information on Black Mountain, visit www.blackmt.com or call 603-383-4490.

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What’s UP Please call ahead for all event listings. Information, and dates subject to change.

Dec.-March, Mount Washington Snowcoach Tours, take a ride to the tree line on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, at approximately 4,200 feet, into a sub-arctic world tours narrated by expert guides, info/tickets: www.greatglentrails.com.

Through Dec. 18, Traditionally Yours Celebration, holiday events galore, Jackson, www.jacksonnh.com, 603-383-9356.

Through Dec. 23, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 15, Wolfeboro Farmers Market, local farm-raised meats, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, artisanal products, held at Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, Fridays until Dec. 22 from 3 – 6 p.m., 603-391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Dec. 15 & 16, Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Dec. 15 & 17, Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles, The Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-9656, www.village-players.com.

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Dec. 16, 35th Annual North Conway Christmas Bird Count, observers needed for traveling routes by foot, cross-country skis, snowshoes, or by car. Or tally birds at your feeder. All birding levels welcome, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org. (nbeem@ tinmountain.org).

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Dec. 16, Al Shafner & Ray Ryan, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Dec. 16, Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., music, crafts, refreshments, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510.

Dec. 16 & 17, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 11 a.m., sleigh ride to area businesses for chocolate, Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 603-383-9356, www. jacksonnh.com.

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Dec. 16 & 17, Slow Walking Weekend Walk, 10-11:30 a.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain. org.

Dec. 18, Holiday Pajama Story Time, 6 – 7 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Dec. 20, Family Cooking Workshop, 5 – 6:30 p.m., free, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510.

Dec. 20, White Christmas, Strafford Wind Symphony Concert, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 21, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Dec. 22, Wolfeboro Farmers Market, local farm-raised meats, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, artisanal products, held at Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, Fridays until Dec. 22 from 3 – 6 p.m., 603-391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Dec. 23, Dennis O’Neil & Jon Deveneau, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Dec. 23, Slow Walking Weekend Walk, 10-11:30 a.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Dec. 26, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Colin Hart, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www. cranmore.com.

Dec. 26-31, Cranapalooza, 4:30 p.m., music, games, s’mores, Ci-more the Penguin visits, Schneider Park, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Dec. 27, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Riley Parkhust, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www. cranmore.com.

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Dec. 29, Tricky Britches, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Dec. 27 & 31, Comedian Bob Marley, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

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Dec. 29, Friday Night Jazz Series: AJ Worcester Trio, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Dec. 29, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Greg Walsh, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www. cranmore.com.

Dec. 29, Led Zepplin, 8 p.m,, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 27, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Steve Haidaichuk, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Dec. 30, Portland Jazz Orchestra Performs Ellington, Strayhorn, Tchaikovsky, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

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Dec. 30, Slow Walking Weekend Walk, 10-11:30 a.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

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Dec. 31, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Joe Winslow, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www. cranmore.com.

Dec. 31, NYE with the Duke Robillard Band, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Party & Fireworks, all-day event, fireworks at 6:30 p.m., Schneider Park, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Jan. 2, Kevin Peace Memorial Skate Park 7th Annual Skateboard Show & Auction, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., skateboards on display until Feb. 2, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 2-Feb. 27, Nordic Meisters, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., each Tues., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails. com.

Jan. 4, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

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Jan. 4, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, howe.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Also on March 7 & April 4.)

Jan. 6, Cranapalooza, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., music, games, s’mores, Ci-more the Penguin visits, Schneider Park, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Jan. 6, Dennis O’Neil & Davey Armstrong, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Jan. 6, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Candie Allen, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www. cranmore.com.

Jan. 6, Winter in the Woods, 10:30 p.m., how do animals survive winter cold, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 8-March 12, Bill Koch League, Kids Ski Club, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-4663988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 10, Mountain Meisters Race Series, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore. com.

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Jan. 13, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Chris Schalick, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www. cranmore.com.

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Jan. 13, Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Governor Adams Lodge Base Area, Loon Mountain, 60 Loon Mt. Rd., Lincoln, 603-745-8111, www.loonmtn.com.

Jan. 13 & 14, Cranapalooza, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., music, games, s’mores, Cimore the Penguin visits, Schneider Park, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Jan. 13-14, Women’s Winter Escape, 8:15 a.m., Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 14, Bridgton Jazz Band, 2 p.m., St. Kieran’s Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, 603-752-1028, www.stkieranarts.org.

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Jan. 14, Live Music in Koessler’s Bar, Mike & Becca of Rek-Lis, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-NSKI, www.cranmore.com.

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Jan. 17, Mountain Meisters Race Series, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore. com.

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Jan. 18-28, Eddie & Dave, M&D Playhouse, at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mountain Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.

Jan. 20, Cranapalooza, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., music, games, s’mores, Ci-more the Penguin visits, Schneider Park, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

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Jan. 24, Mountain Meisters Race Series, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore. com.

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Jan. 25, On a Winter’s Night, 8 p.m., featuring Patty Larkin, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky and Cliff Everhardt, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

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Jan. 26, Planning Your 2024 Vegetable Growing Season, 2 - 4 p.m., Whitney Community Center, 16 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson, 603-383-6861.

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ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, shows, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.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.

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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.

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Free Archery Lessons Offered in Holderness If you are interested in trying archery for the first time, the NH Fish and Game Department is once again offering free archery programs for beginning archers ages 12 and up who want to learn the fundamentals of shooting a bow and arrow. Programs will be held at Fish and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, located at 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness, NH. Registration is now open for this winter’s sessions.

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Last Night Wolfeboro Hundreds of people are expected to enjoy Last Night Wolfeboro on December 31st, with free and low-cost family-friendly events including outdoor ice skating, puppet show and music, two live concerts, games, crafts, Wolfeboro Lions bingo, and a delicious, budget-friendly supper at the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro. Last Night is capped off by 6 p.m. fireworks scheduled over Wolfeboro Bay (weather permitting). Complete event details and updates are found on Facebook @LastNightWolfeboro.

Event chair and selectmen Linda Murray says the day-long event provides many choices for families, friends, neighbors and visitors. “The potpourri of free activities, concerts, and shows our committee has arranged can fill up the day for all who come to celebrate the New Year.

We’re delighted to have the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro as a major program venue along with their church team providing a community dinner.”

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by Kingswood Youth Center; Wolfeboro Fire Department; Girl Scout Troop 2271-snacks/light lunch available ($); Yum Yum Shop gingerbread decorating.

3:30 p.m. Wildlife Encounters, live animal show, sponsored by The Children’s Center; plus, free major prize raffle.

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Brewster sites 2:30-4:30 p.m. Ice skating at Brewster’s outdoor rink, S. Main St. behind Anderson Hall (weather permitting); Waiver and helmet required; bring your skates. Inclement weather site: Pop Whalen Arena skating- 2:30-3:30 p.m.

1:00 and 2:15 p.m. Bingo sessions , Brewster Estabrook Hall; Hosted by Wolfeboro Lions Club; prizes; snacks available ($) First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro (FCCW) 1 p.m. Just Bob + Marla – puppets, stories + songs 2:30 p.m. Peter Heimlich and the Unusual Suspects (folk band) plus, free major prize raffle. Sponsored by The Wolfeboro Seniors Club 4:30 p.m. The Carolyn Ramsay Band; plus, free major prize raffle.

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All programming and schedule updates will be posted on Facebook @LastNightWolfeboro; times and events are subject to change. Wolfeboro Community TV will offer a schedule of recorded concerts, shows and special programming New Year’s Eve, in addition to regular Sunday morning spiritual programming.

Fireworks over Wolfeboro Bay are scheduled for December 31st at 6 p.m.

The weather postponement date is Saturday, December 30 at 6 p.m. If there’s a weather issue, officials will announce around noon on December 30 that fireworks must take place Saturday at 6 p.m. instead of Sunday. The announcement would be posted on the Last Night Wolfeboro Facebook page and Wolfeboro Town website (wolfeboronh.us).

“The early postponement date of December 30th was decided upon because the January 1st holiday is a travel day for many families and visitors; and area residents will likely be focused on getting back to school and work,” says Mrs. Murray.

Mrs. Murray also notes that during this difficult budget year, the Wolfeboro Economic Development Committee and generous business donors have provided Last Night Wolfeboro funds; 2024 will be much more challenging. “Last Night fireworks for next year will have to be funded completely by business and private donors or there will not be fireworks next New Years Eve 2024.”

Fireworks premiere sponsors for 2023 are Piscataqua Landscaping, Hunter’s Shop ‘n Save, and Black’s Paper Store; along with presenting sponsors Lake Winni Team, Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, The Windrifter Resort, Avery Insurance, and Taylor Community.

Additional sponsors include Goodhue Boat Company, Front Four Cellars (offering special events on December 31st), Butternuts Good Dishes, and Eastern Propane and Gas. Major prizes for Last Night Wolfeboro have been donated by the Wright Museum of World War II, Wolfeboro Trolley Company, New Hampshire Boat Museum, and NH Cruise.

The Wolfeboro Special Events Committee of the EDC produces Last Night Wolfeboro; Chair, Linda Murray, Members: Christine Collins, parks and recreation director, Alexys Austin, parks and recreation program coordinator; Brenda Jorett; Kate Turner, Libby Peard; with major support from Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation, Wolfeboro Community Television, First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, and Brewster.

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By Kelly Ross Ttoday’s food theme is quick and easy dinner options, so you still have time to do what is truly needed to do leading into the biggest holiday. Most of these are great casseroles that can be thrown together in minimal time with awesome results, so not only are these delicious for this time of year in tough time crunches, but these are also perfect for any time of year when you are scrambling and need a quick fix for a great dinner. Let’s get down and dirty with some cooking, shall we?

First on the list is a classic chicken tetrazzini casserole dish. For those who haven’t had or cooked a tetrazzini dish, you are in for a treat with this one. Chicken Tetrazzini is a pasta bake casserole made with dicedup chicken or turkey, (even seafood works great) mushrooms, and a buttery, cream-based sauce. This is such a classic and comforting casserole. It’s creamy, cheesy, with fresh mushrooms and peas, and topped with parmesan cheese and crispy breadcrumbs makes this the perfect casserole dish for a hungry family. This goes together in 15-20 minutes, cooking time is in the 30–40-minute range and it feeds 6-8.

Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole 1 lb of uncooked spaghetti

1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup or more of sliced mushrooms 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas. Do not use canned 2 tbsp flour 3 cups of chicken gravy, homemade is best but store-bought works fine 2 cups of half and half Salt and pepper 2 ½ cups cooked and cubed boneless chicken breast ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs ¼ cup melted butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Set it aside. In a large pot cook the pasta according to directions and cook until al dente. Drain. In a medium-sized saucepan add the olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, and peas. Cook until tender. Add the flour and cook/ stir for an additional minute. Add the chicken gravy and half and half and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Let simmer until it starts to thicken.

Add the sauce to the spaghetti and toss with chicken until coated. Spread in your 9x13-inch pan. Top with shredded parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.

Drizzle melted butter on top. Bake for 30-40 minutes until heated through and the breadcrumbs are brown on top.

Give it 5-10 minutes before digging in.

If you are a fan of baked beans, you will love this one. This one combines the baked beans with ground beef, bacon, onions, and peppers as well as BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and other goodies. This is a true comfort food for many friends I know. This again goes together in maybe 20 minutes and cooking time is in the 45–55-minute range. This is a great mix of sweet and tangy and is another complete meal within a dish. This will feed 6-8 of you.

Baked Bean Casserole 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cans pork and beans of choice, 16 oz each ½ cup barbecue sauce ½ cup ketchup 2 tbsp spicy brown Mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp brown sugar 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. In a large pot, fry the burger with onions and pepper un-

til it is no longer pink, then drain the grease. Put the meat mixture back into the pan and add pork and beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the bacon over it. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 10 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Next on the casserole hit list, we go back to chicken for this great dish.

This is arguably the easiest and quickest of the day, although these are all simple and relatively fast. This is a poppy seed chicken dish that only requires 7 ingredients, although feel free to add some veggies to it as this recipe is quite basic but so flexible in that adding other goodies to it works very well. I usually cook a chicken the day before or use a store-bought rotisserie bird, although you can always use boneless breasts or thighs to cook prior to making this. This is delicious and with a creamy texture and finished with a crushed Ritz cracker topping. I have shared this recipe with many friends who have families, and they have all told me their kids love this dish. Once

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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 1 ¼ lbs cooked, shredded chicken, 2 ½ - 3 cups 8 oz sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10.75 oz ½ cup parmesan cheese 2 tsp poppy seeds 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed, about a cup ½ cup melted butter Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add cooked chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded parmesan cheese, and poppy seeds in a large bowl. Mix until incorporated. Spread along the bottom of a 2-quart casserole or 9×13-inch pan. Crush the Ritz crackers, add melted butter, and toss to coat in the butter. Sprinkle on top of the chicken mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

To finish off the day, I have 2 recipes with a Tex-Mex flare to them. I’m a ginormous fan of enchiladas and that is the theme for this one. This enchilada pie is layers of seasoned ground beef, veggies, beans, cheese, enchilada sauce, and corn tortillas, all baked together until perfectly cheesy and golden. This casserole has all the flavor of enchiladas without the hassle of rolling them. I have brought this to many potlucks in my day with huge success, but it’s also a great dish to make in a pinch at any time. While baking, the cheese adds a great ooey gooeyness, plus the homemade enchilada sauce adds moisture and flavor. This is a great full-

course meal all wrapped up in a casserole dish. Prep time is 30 minutes and cooking time is 45 minutes. This will feed 6.

Enchilada Pie For The Enchilada Sauce ¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsp flour 3 tbsp chili powder 1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz

1 ½ cups vegetable stock 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder Salt and pepper For The Filling 1 ¼ -1 ½ lbs lean ground beef 1 tsp salt 1 tsp fresh grind black pepper ½ medium sweet onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can black beans, 15 oz, drained 12 corn tortillas, 6 inch in diameter 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray. Set it aside. For the enchilada sauce, in a medium-sized skillet, add the olive oil, flour and chili powder.

Whisk until it starts to brown, and it is fragrant. Slowly whisk in the tomato sauce, vegetable stock, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin. Whisk until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside. As for the filling, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and season it with salt and pepper. Cook the ground beef until it is browned. Add the onion and green bell pepper, cook until the onion is transparent. Add in the garlic and black beans and cook for just about 2-3 minutes, stirring well. Remove the beef and vegetable mixture from heat.

In a medium bowl, mix the pepper jack and Monterey jack cheeses. To the prepared baking dish, pour a little of the enchilada sauce in the bottom, about ¼ cup. Line the bottom of the pan with 6 tortillas, they will slightly overlap.

Add half of the beef mixture in an even layer on top of the tortillas, spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the meat. Place a layer of the remaining 6 tortillas over the top of the cheese, pour half of the enchilada sauce evenly over

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