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Yesteryear | Page 18

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Farmington Congregational Church to Celebrate Bicentennial

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper In the early 1800s, if you lived in a remote area such as Farmington, New Hampshire and wanted to attend church, you had to be flexible about where the worship would take place.

Often, a village had no church or funds to build a house of worship.

Perhaps this was the case when, on September 15, 1819, the Reverend John Walker gathered eight members to form the Congregational Society in Farmington. The first meetings were in homes and later in barns as the membership grew.

By 1870, a large wooden church was erected on what is today Main and Pleasant Streets in the downtown district. The original building burned to the ground in one night on February 10, 1875. With a strong faith and a pioneering spirit, the townspeople began to rebuild.

A young architect, Frederick Footman of Somersworth, New Hampshire, was engaged to design the new church.

His vision of a brick, Gothic-Revival structure with ornate stained-glass windows and a 120-foot-tall bell tower made the First Congregational Church a significant landmark in the town.

Because of its distinctive design, the church is the only downtown Farmington building to be listed on both the State Register and National Register of Historic Places. Located at 400 Main Street (in the downtown district) it is an outstanding example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church’s collection of 17 grisaille stained glass windows are unique. In 1976, the congregation began preserving the glass windows by placing a clear plastic protective covering over each one. After years of

weathering, the plastic windows have faded. The full beauty of these historic windows cannot be completely seen or appreciated until the natural light shines through. The church is currently raising funds to restore the windows.

As the 200th anniversary of the historic church fast approaches, the congregation and the town are looking forward to the weekend of September 14 and 15. The countdown to the bicentennial weekend is underway. To kick things off, on Sunday, August 25, an Ice Cream Social and Sunday School Reunion will take place at the church at 3 pm. Come join in the fun, share stories and greet new and old friends at the social. There will be stories from the past and present, photos of favorite teachers, such as Dorothy Ham Furber, and the historic ground-breaking in 1973 with Walter Greeley and Malcolm Glidden, when the church began constructing the new Education building. Everyone is invited to bring photographs and tell stories about their Sunday School days. You can email photos and stories to www.farmingtonnhucc@ metrocast.net.

Since music is a huge part of the church’s ministry, an evening concert is planned for 7 pm on Saturday, September 14 featuring the Farmington Community Band, combined choirs and the Jubilee Jazz Band.

Another project for the Bicentennial is a photo gallery. The church is preparing a photo display of the church for the September celebration. “We will feature historic and contemporary photographs in a gallery in the church,” The First Congregational Church in Farmington, NH.

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Page 4 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | August 2019 • Congregational Church Continued from page 3 says Pastor Kent Schneider. “These can be close-up photos of the interior as well as the exterior of the 1875 building. Images may include concerts, the church fair, the distinctive stained glass windows, as well as outdoor settings of the church with its landmark steeple and clock tower.”

From these photos, the church plans to select images that will appear on the front covers of the Sunday bulletins and be placed in a time capsule on September 15. Please email photos before August 25 to the church at farmingtonnhucc@metrocast.net.

Another exciting project on September 8 will be the dedication of four quilted banners, resembling beauti-

ful stained-glass images. The banners have been created by the women of the church specifically for the Bicentennial. Each quilt has a dominant color inspired by the green, red, purple and blue colors in the historic 1875 sanctuary windows. The planning of the designs, selecting and cutting the cloth, “stitch in the ditch” quilting and adding details required nearly a year of creative work by Sharon Glidden, Virginia Portigue, Debbie Leary, Susan Loker, Joyce Wood, June Guay, Evelyn Moulton and Dale McKibben. The banners will be hung in the sanctuary during the 10 am worship service.

A huge celebration, which the public is invited to attend, will mark the 200th anniversary of the church on Sunday, September 15 starting at 10 am. Organ, brass and choirs will lead the congregational singing. Interim Pastor Kent

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Special guests include the Rev. Gordon M. Rankin, Conference Minister of the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ and clergy who have served the church in the past, including Rev. Philip Zaeder and Rev. Debra Pratt-Peckham. A proclamation from Governor Christopher Sununu will be read, and an outdoor reception will follow the service with a time capsule ceremony at 1 pm in the sanctuary.

As a legacy of their growing ministry, the congregation is raising funds to build a new access ramp to make it easier for people to enter the historic church. The current concrete ramp was installed in the 1990’s to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act and has been repaired several times because of severe winter weather. Today, as more people are attending the church services, concerts, dinners and special events, the need for an improved access ramp has become a necessity.

“Our church welcomes all people,” says Pastor Schneider. “We want to provide easy access for everyone, especially individuals with walking or mobility needs.

“Because the church is newly listed on both the State Register and the National Register of Historic Places, we want the access ramp to fit the archi-

tectural integrity of the 1875 building.

We have hired Tim Sappington, AIA, a New Hampshire architect skilled in historic preservation to design the project and we will be working with local contractors to provide quality construction.”

The access ramp project will cost $31,000. Church members, friends of the church, businesses and community organizations are contributing to the Access Ramp Fund. The public can be partners in the project by making a tax-deductible donation through PayPal in the name of the First Congregational Church of Farmington or by sending a contribution to the First Congregational Church, 400 Main Street, Farmington, NH 03835.

For more information about the Bicentennial and church programs, visit www.farmingtonnhucc.org or call 603755-4816.

Although many years have passed since Reverend John Walker gathered the original church members in 1819, the goals of worshipping together and sharing beliefs, music and welcoming all people remain as the mission at the First Congregational Church of Farmington.

(Thanks to Pastor Kent Schneider for assistance with this story.)

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What’s UP Aug. 15-Sept. 1, Little Shop of Horrors, M&D Playhouse, 1857 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.

Aug. 16 & 17, Peter Pan, Theater in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 8/16 at 5 pm & 8/17 at 10 am, www.believeinbooks.org.

Aug. 16 & 17, The Village Players monthly movie, “Beatle Juice”, 7:30 pm, Wolfeboro. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com.

Aug. 16-18, Women’s Adventure: Trail Running and Yoga, AMC Highland Center, Bretton Woods, 466-2727.

Aug. 17, Complimentary Astronomy Presentation, AMC Joe Dodge Lodge, 361 NH Rt. 16, Jackson, 466-2727.

Aug. 17, Cruise in to the Wright, car show, 10 am-2 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 17, Mt. Washington Auto Road Hillclimb, Pinkham Notch, info: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 17, Ossipee Community Block Party, 5-9:30 pm, Moultonville Rd. at Gazebo, 2 bands, food & craft vendors, kids events & games, info on Ossipee Old Home Week Facebook page.

(Rain date Aug. 18) Aug. 17, Seldom Playrights, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

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Aug. 17, Sunset Concert Series with Ceili Rain, 7 pm, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, 3569980.

Aug. 17, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Aug. 17-18, Mt. Washington Valley Aug. Craft Fair, 10 am-5 pm, Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, over 80 exhibitors, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Aug. 17-18, Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, Pinkham Notch, Gorham, www. bikereg.com.

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Aug. 18, New Hampshire Farm Museum - Children’s Day on the Farm, noon-3 pm. Fun activities for children. Teddy-Bear Picnic & Parade, dance, relay races, face painting, animals, tractor rides, corn husk doll making, carnival fun, story time and so many more fun things from childhoods past. Richie’s Famous Hot-Dog Cart, maple cotton candy, popcorn, honey snow cones, other treats! Milton, 652-7840, www.facebook.com/NewHampshireFarmMuseum/.

Aug. 19, Cruise Night at the Crossing, 5:30 pm, antique cars and hot rods, Settler’s Crossing, N. Conway, Mt. Washington Valley Old Car Club, 356-7031.

Aug. 19, Solar Gazing in the Field with NH Astronomical Society, noon-4 pm, free, weather permitting, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 20, Breaking the Secret ENIGMA Codes: The Real Story of the “Imitation Game”, presented by Professor Tom Perera, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 20, Naturalist Led Hike in Jackson: Tin Mt. Summit, 10 am-noon, Field Station, Jackson, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 20, NH on High, 7 pm, Madison Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545.

Aug. 20, Stencilled Floorcloths, 9 am-4 pm, taught by Michele Hollick, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

Aug. 20, The Human Comedy, 1944 film, 1 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 21, Cones for a Cause, Trail’s End Ice Cream for Carroll County RSVP, 3631 White Mt. Highway, Intervale, noon-10 pm, 356-9331, www.carrollcountyrsvp.org.

Aug. 21, Simply Sandwich Souvenir Chicken with Diane Johnson, 10 am-noon, make a needle felted souvenir, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

Aug. 21, Wellness Wednesday Hike, 1 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 4765900, free, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 22, Naturalist Led Boat Cruise, 4-5:30 pm, Tin Mt. Conservation Group & Fishing Nerds guide service cruise on Silver Lake, East Shore Drive, Madison, reserve: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 22, Outdoor Walk, 10-11:30 am, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591.

Aug. 23, Music Together, ages 1-5 years, 10:15 am, meet other youngsters, stories, playtime, Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, info: 603-522-3401.

Aug. 23 & 24, Crafting a Shaker Box, 10 am-4 pm, taught by John Ryan, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

Aug. 22-31, Things My Mother Taught Me, The Barnstormers, summer theatre, Tamworth village, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

Aug. 24, Acoustic Radio, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

Aug. 24, Community Contra Dance, 7-10 pm, Town Hall, 86 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, public welcome, info: www.galacommunity.org.

Aug. 24, Digging into Native American History, 2-4 pm, presented by Professor Robert Goodby, Ham Room of Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Aug. 24, Sunset Concert Series, 7 pm, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, 356-9980.

Aug. 24, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Aug. 24, Yardbird Temple, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

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What’s UP Aug. 25, Chris Thomas King concert, 7:30 pm, presented by Great Waters Music Festival, takes place at Barn at the Inn on Main, Wolfeboro, tickets/info: greatwaters.org or 569-7710.

Aug. 25, Ice Cream Social and Sunday School Reunion, 3 pm, 1st Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, share stories, 755-4816.

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Aug. 25, Sunrise Drive, Mt. Washington Auto Road opens at 4:30 am so guests can drive to the summit and see sun rise, 466-3988.

Aug. 26, Cruise Night at the Crossing, 5:30 pm, antique cars and hot rods, Settler’s Crossing, N. Conway, Mt. Washington Valley Old Car Club, 356-7031.

Aug. 26, Solar Gazing in the Field with NH Astronomical Society, noon-4 pm, free, weather permitting, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

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Aug. 27, Rug Braiding with Misty Batchelder, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Sandwich Home Industries/ Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

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Aug. 27, The Rice Paddy Invasion, 7-8 pm, talk by author Linda Kush, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 27, They Were Expendable, 1945, talk & book signing by author Dolores Beal Stephens, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 28, Wellness Wednesday Hike, 1 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 4765900, free, castleintheclouds.org.

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Aug. 29, Naturalist Led Boat Cruise, 4-5:30 pm, Tin Mt. Conservation Group & Fishing Nerds guide service cruise on Silver Lake, East Shore Drive, Madison, reserve: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 31, New Hampshire Farm Museum - Milton Farmer’s Market, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. All items sold at the market are homegrown or handmade. FREE access to Museum outside grounds - animals, trails, with outbuildings open. Pig roast at noon, tickets in advance. Milton, 652-7840, www.facebook.com/NewHampshireFarmMuseum/.

Aug. 31, Pig Roast, noon-2 pm. Pig on the spit with all the sides, come get stuffed. Live music and farm attractions. Enjoy this Labor Day celebration together on the farm. Reservations $25 adult, $10 child. NH Farm Museum, Milton, 652-7840, www.facebook.com/ NewHampshireFarmMuseum/ Aug. 31, Sunset Concert Series with Entrain, 7 pm, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, 356-9980.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 1, Railfans Weekend, Conway Scenic Railroad, N. Conway, reservations: 800232-5251.

Aug. 30 & Sept. 1 & 2, 30th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, Sat.: 10 am-6 pm; Sun.: 10 am-5 pm; Mon.: 10 am-4 pm, Alton Bay Community House and Grounds, free admission, held rain or shine, under tents and indoors, Castleberry Fairs, www.castleberryfairs.com.

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Aug. 31, Mushroom Foray with NH Mushroom Company, 10 am, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 31, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 1, Railfans Weekend, Conway Scenic Railroad, N. Conway, reservations: 800232-5251.

Sept. 2, Cruise Night at the Crossing, 5:30 pm, antique cars and hot rods, Settler’s Crossing, N. Conway, Mt. Washington Valley Old Car Club, 356-7031.

Sept. 2, Race for Reading/Believe in Books Literary Foundation, 9 am, takes place at Story Land, Glen, info: 356-9980.

Sept. 2, Storm the Castle Fun Run/Walk, 8 am, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

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Sept. 3, Book Discussion, The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin, 2 pm, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, 539-6390.

Sept. 3, D-Day Equipment and Weapons, talk by Randy Cook, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Sept. 3, Film presentation: From Here to Eternity, 1953 film, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Sept. 7, Earrings in a Day Workshop, 10 am-4 pm, taught by Joy Raskin, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

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Sept. 7, Flax to Linen. 10 am-3 pm. Demonstrations of plowing by oxen, sowing, pulling, stooking, rippling, and retting. Then watch and join in as staff take harvested flax and bring it through breaking, hackling, scutching, spinning, reeling, and finally weaving into amazing linen fabric! New Hampshire Farm Museum, Milton, 652-7840, www.facebook.com/NewHampshireFarmMuseum/.

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Sept. 10, Solitude on the Island – Art Photographer and winter caretaker of Isles of Shoals,

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Sept. 10, When and Where? Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt and the Politics of the D-Day Invasion, talk by Professor Kurk Dorsey, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

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What’s UP Sept. 12, Outdoor Walk, Carol Felice, museum educator and herbalist at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, talk about how to recognize the abundance of useful, interesting, edible or medicinal plants. Take part in one or multiple walks occurring through October; with each succeeding walk, you will get to recognize many plants as they change through their life cycle and add new plants to your repertoire. Walks are fun and casual, but feel to bring a small notebook or camera to help your memory. Free; $5 non-members (includes Museum admission). No registration required. Dress for the day’s weather and our varied terrain. 323-7591.

Sept. 13-14, Vintage Race Boat Regatta, 9 am-4 pm, Wolfeboro Town Docks, nearly 50 vintage boats representing several classes including small outboards, Grand Prix hydroplanes, Jersey Skiffs, and Gold Cup racing boats will run group heats on a one-mile oval-shaped course throughout the day. www.NHBM.org for schedule of events and registration. 569-4554.

Sept. 14, Botanical Pop Up Books Workshop, 10 am-3 pm, taught by Rebecca Goodale, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

Sept. 14, Farmington Community Band and Jubilee Jazz Band concert, 7 pm, part of Bicentennial celebration, 1st Congregational Church of Farmington, 400 Main St., Farmington, 7554816.

Sept. 14, Sunset Concert Series with Studio Two, 7 pm, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, 3569980.

Sept. 14, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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Aug. 17: Medieval Martial Arts. Welcome “Fechtschule Frisbee” as they practice 15th Century sword and armor techniques. Meat Roast ($) to benefit Heifer International and Pot-Luck Supper.

Aug. 24: Pirate Treasure Hunt.

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Aug. 30 - Sept. 2: Labor Day Weekend. Family Dance with Bittersweet, Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae.

Sept. 6-8: New England Home Brewers’ Jamboree: Friday Night BBQ. Saturday Live bands, Homebrew Competition & Tasting ($), kids’ games, food, fundraiser for Make A Wish Foundation.

Saturdays Memorial Day through Labor Day Crafts for All Ages: 10AM - 1PM • Hay Wagon Ride: 4PM All of our dances are FREE to registered campers. Children and adults are welcome.

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Sept. 14-15, Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, 10 am-5 pm, 2145 White Mt. Highway, Ossipee, www. motherearthscreation.com.

Sept. 15, Bicentennial Celebration, 10 am, music, special guests and more, 1st Congregational Church of Farmington, 400 Main St., Farmington, 755-4816.

Sept. 16, LGBTQ Awareness Panel Discussion, 6-7 pm, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Sept. 17, Open Air Landscape Art, 1-3 pm, for all skill levels, beginners welcome, leader is MaryAnn Stockman, local artist, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, register/info: 4765900. (Also Oct. 15.)

Sept. 17, Ossipee Historical Society talk “Discovering New England Stone Walls”, by Kevin Gardner, 5:30 pm, Historic Courthouse, 20 Courthouse Square, Ossipee, 539-1002.

Sept. 19, Madison Bed & Breakfasts, 7 pm, Madison Historical Society, 19 East Madison Rd., Madison, 367-4640, www.madisonhistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 19, Places You’ve Never Seen with Sue Rose, 7 pm, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545.

Sept. 20-21, Fall Plein Air Workshop: Palette Knife Technique with award-winning artist Cynthia Rosen, 9 am-4 pm, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, 155 Ridge Rd., Jackson. Pre-register: 387-3463, www.jacksonartnh.com.

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A Century of Games summer exhibit, open Tuesdays from 2-4 pm, Memorial Day-Labor Day, Madison Historical Society, 19 East Madison Rd., Madison, www.madisonhistoricalsociety.org.

Art for You, 2nd Thurs. of the month, 4:15 pm, ages 5 & up, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 5229735.

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

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

Breaker Madness, 3:30-4:30 pm, Wednesdays, school-aged kids invited to explore making and building useful objects and crafts, free, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

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

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

Conway Public Library, Book Discussion Group meets 3rd Monday of each month, 10:15-11:30 am, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

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

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

Eco-Forum Lecture Series, speakers on the second Thurs. of each month, discussions about environmental issues, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, info/time for programs: 4476991.

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

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

Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group, meets every other Tuesday, 9:30 am-noon. Fiber artists and/ or interested onlookers welcome to join Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more. Bring a project to work on, if desired. Group meets monthly on every other Tuesday schedule at Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include access to the Museum.) 323-7591.

In the Round, thought-provoking discussion, held at Benz Center, Heard Rd., Sandwich, Sunday mornings at 8:45 am. All are welcome to discuss wide range of topics. Info: 284-7532.

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

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

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

Lego Club Jr., 5th Friday of the month, 10:15 am, ages 1-5, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 5229735.

Libby Museum, natural history museum featuring the collections of Dr. Henry Forrest Libby, Abenaki artifacts, fossils, furs, Gov. Wentworth mansion relics, maps, adult and children’s programs, exhibits of contemporary art by local artists, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www. thelibbymuseum.org.

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

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

Milton Farmers Market, Saturdays at 9:30 am, fresh veggies, baked goods, crafts and more, takes place at NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 923-8919.

Model Yachting, Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling 1 Meter model yachts on Tues. and US 12 model yachts on Thurs. Sailing takes place on Back Bay on the Bridge Falls Path. New participants and visitors are welcome.

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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, open daily 10 am-5 pm, (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Explore the science of climate and weather through interactive exhibits. 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-2137.

M/S Mount Washington, ongoing events: Sunday Champagne Brunch, Mon. Evening Senior Discount, Wed. Evening Kids Go Free, Fall Foliage Dinner Cruises, for specific event/cruise dates: www.cruisenh.com.

New Hampshire Farm Museum, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. House tours, barn exhibits, animals, and grounds. $25 for family, check www.nhfarmmuseum.org for events.

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Sandringham Sundays, British TV on the Big Screen, every Sunday evening, tea at 6:30 pm, program at 7 pm, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, info: 539-1537.

Senior Meals & Bingo, Mon., Wed. & Thurs., noon, Greater Wakefield Resource Center, 254 Main St., Union, $3 donation, www.greaterwakefieldresourcecenter.webs.com.

Strings and Things, 6-8 pm, second and fourth Thursdays, bluegrass, Christian and country music, Greater Wakefield Resource Center, 254 Main St., Union, www.greaterwakefieldresourcecenter.webs.com.

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

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

Tamworth & the Civil War Exhibit, May 27-Oct. 14, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Thurs. Night Book Group, meets fourth Thurs. of every month for discussions of books, 7 pm, Mystery Book Group meets second Thurs. of the month, White Birch Books, N. Conway, 3563200, www.whitebirchbooks.com.

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

Weekly Book Sale, every Saturday in August at Union Congregational Church, 80 Main Street, Village of Union in the town of Wakefield, from 9 am-1 pm. Proceeds go to the church and towards the expenses of restoring and maintaining the Reunion Grange/Hotchkiss Commons. A variety of books with stock changing regularly. Coffee and treats available. Parking behind the church and in front of the Commons. Info: Betty at 473-2727.

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

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 pm, until Oct. 31, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.WolfeboroAreaFarmersMarket.com.

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

Wright Museum of World War II, interpreting the contributions of citizens on the home front and battle fields in WWII era. Open til Oct. 31, Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. noon-4 pm. 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Writer’s Night, third Thurs. of each month at 7 pm, music, poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, info: 539-1537 or 651-9796.

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Have Chef - Will Travel Great Picnic Style Foods For Hanging on the Saco

By Chef Kelly Ross Hello, my Rt. 16 area friends and visitors. I hope the summer is treating you well. Regardless of your summer hobbies, the weather has cooperated fairly well. The gifts of nature in the woods and backyards of the area are so awesome. Whether hiking the great trails, hanging on Cathedral Ledge, doing The Kanc and/or Diana’s Bath, buzzing through the Notches, or hanging on the Saco, it’s a no-lose situation this time of year. Speaking of the Saco River, some of my favorite memories of living in North Conway are walking my dogs down to the water for a few hours of lounging on the beach and letting the animals have a blast in the water.

With that mindset, today’s recipes are geared around great picnic options, whether hanging on the Saco, on the trails, or anywhere you may be gallivanting during the day. When it comes to picnic foods, most go with the usual options, like sandwiches, chips, fruit, and maybe some homemade desserts. There is no wrong answer to what you want to bring, but my mentality is to try something different.

You can go with the basics, which is fine, but I like to step the usual picnic foods up a level or two for originality and more flavor. Dining in the great outdoors doesn’t mean you have to rough it. To me, picnic food should never take a back seat to eating at home, but doing so in the simplest manner is tops and ideally perfect for eating with your hands. I know most of my articles/recipes are geared toward grilling, and some of these recipes still apply to that mentality, but much is made in the kitchen for great eats to take on the road. I’ll share an appetizer, a salad, some main course items as well

as a dessert or two.

Let’s begin with a fun starter, although depending on the eating mentality, it could easily be used for the main course. On picnics, grazing is often the way to go, so run with these recipes any way you wish. Obviously, some of these choices will depend on whether taking a quick spin with a picnic basket or in a cooler as some things need to be refrigerated, so decide what your game plan is and how long the food will be waiting before eating.

You can’t beat a great shrimp recipe and this is one of the best shrimp recipes ever. Sure, it’s easy to bring shrimp cocktail for the picnic, but this shrimp recipe is where it is truly at. Sweet and sticky with a great little tang, these will be incredibly addicting.

These have an Asian flare that is pretty much irresistible. The size shrimp you use will dictate how many you have, but this recipe is based on 1 pound, and my suggestion is the bigger the better with the shrimp. Realistically, using 20/24’s is a good size, although there are bigger. The size of your crowd may dictate how much you cook, but I usually triple this recipe cause I can eat a pound of these all by myself!

Sticky Sesame Ginger Garlic Shrimp 1 lb of shrimp, 16/20’s or 20/24’s in size, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 3-4 scallions, finely chopped for garnish In a large bowl, add soy sauce,

garlic, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, ginger, and 1 tbsp olive oil and mix well. Add the raw shrimp and lightly toss so the shrimp are well coated. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or more).

On a medium to high heated, wellgreased grill, take the shrimp out of the marinade with a slotted spoon and grill • Have Chef Continued on page 11

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August 2019 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | Page 11 • Have Chef Continued from page 10 for about 3 minutes each side and then transfer to a plate. Pour the marinade into a sauté pan and let simmer until it thickens to the point where it looks like a syrup. Pull from the heat, bring to room temp, add the shrimp, toss, and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to hit the road. Bring the chopped scallions with you, serve the shrimp on a plate or platter and top with the scallions and dig in. So delicious!

The next two recipes may sound cliché when it comes to picnic food, but they have a great twist so they won’t be the same ’ole, same ’ole type of thing.

The first is a fun and cool twist on potato salad, followed by a fun chicken recipe, also not the norm. Let’s start with a fun spud salad, chock full of bacon, cheddar and Ranch dressing. This is the only non-finger food of today’s recipes, so you will definitely need forks for this dish.

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad 2 ½ lbs small red potatoes 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced 2 sticks celery, finely diced 1 lb crisp cooked bacon, chopped ¾ cups of shredded Cheddar, the sharper the better 2 ½-3 cups Ranch dressing of choice 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp fresh grind black pepper 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp celery seed 4 scallions, finely chopped Cut the spuds into quarters. Put in a pot with enough water to cover potato, plus an inch of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook uncovered for 1215 minutes until the taters are tender.

Drain, and chill under cold water to shock them until cooled. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Chop it. In a large bowl, combine the cool taters, onions, celery, 2/3 of the bacon, the ¾ of the cheese, Ranch dressing, mustard, salt and pepper, celery seed, and scallions and mix thoroughly and gently so as not to crush the potatoes.

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours prior to eating, ideally at least 6 hours. This recipe brings the basic “run of the mill” potato salad up a level. Once ready to serve, top with the rest of cheese and bacon. This will go great with any of the following entree recipes.

Similar to potato salad, fried chicken is another staple when it comes to classic picnic food, but my job is to step things up once again. Any homemade fried chicken is generally a winner in my book, but this simple recipe is my favorite. It has a little bite to it as it has cayenne pepper in the mix, which

I think is a great addition. Whether you eat this at home at the time it is made, or bring it on a picnic, I strongly suggest giving this batch of fried chicken a try.

This recipe will fed 4-6 for sure.

Killer Fried Chicken 1 qt buttermilk 3 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt 2 ½ cups flour 2 whole chickens, 2 ½ lbs each, split up into 16 pieces Vegetable oil for frying Stir together the buttermilk with 1 ½ tsp of the cayenne pepper and 1 tsp granulated garlic. Add all pieces of chicken, turning them to coat well.

Cover the bowl with the plastic right against the milk, mix and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.

In a large plastic bag, add the flour and all remaining spices. Shake vigorously to combine. One chicken piece at a time, add to the flour mix, shake well, and place the chicken on a sheet pan.

Continue until all hunks of chicken are well coated. In a large skillet, add 2 to 2 ½ inches of oil and bring it to about 350 degrees. Add chicken to the hot oil but do not overcrowd the pan.

Total time is usually 18-20 minutes, obviously rolling as needed to keep the chicken well browned all over. Set cooked chicken on paper towels on top of newspapers (it’s what I do) so most of the oil drains out. These are great hot, warm, or cold.

Let’s talk steak tips, which are so good at room temp or cold and will melt in your mouth in a big way. Between these and the earlier shrimp recipe, they can be used as an appetizer or as a cold surf and turf main course, and I guarantee these will be addictive.

No need for a big story or recipe on these as preparation is simple, as is the marinade. These need to be grilled to rare or medium-rare; medium at the most. Put these on a plate, which I recommend with toothpicks to stab into each, with or without the shrimp, and with the potato salad will have your taste buds fired up! This is a Maple Garlic Teriyaki Steak Tip recipe and it is by far the most requested steak tip recipe I offer when catering. The big secret is to own a tenderizer needling machine, which are cheap, $20-$25 on average.

A needler is a cartridge with dozens of little razors that gets the marinade right inside the beef. As for what cut of steak you choose, it is your call. Even if you prefer a cheap cut of beef, a needler will help a lot, although I would marinate an

inexpensive cut for up to 2 days. The more tender the cut of beef, 4-8 hours works well, or overnight. Again, grill to a rare-medium rare for best results.

The main idea here is to make enough marinade to cover the tips, plus have enough for the cooked tips to sit in until you have your picnic. The marinade is simple, one part teriyaki glaze, one part maple syrup, then add as much fresh chopped garlic as you prefer, as well as few splashes of sesame oil, sesame seeds, and fresh grind black pepper. Stir very well. After you stab the tips with the tenderizing needler, soak them in as much marinade as needed for a day or so. Grill to rare-medium rare, pull off, let cool, and add just enough of the extra marinade to coat all the cooked tips. When ready to serve, place on a platter or a large plate, sprinkle with chopped scallions and dig right in.

I want to add a great sandwich before I get into a couple of awesome picnic desserts. Again, many of the past recipes are basic with an upscale twist, and the same can be said for this one. I am a huge fan of a great tuna sandwich.

I know this won’t sell for all, but for those who dig tuna, you are going to love this twist. No mystery that making a tuna sandwich is a cake walk, and even with the addition of a few great ingredients, this is still easy to prepare.

Not only do I love tuna sandwiches, a

good sandwich is one of my favorite food choices of all time. I prefer a solid white tuna in oil as opposed to water, and then adding fresh apple slices and basil makes this sandwich a winner and a keeper. Here is a recipe for 4 sandwiches.

Tuna Sandwich 12 oz solid white tuna packed in oil, drained well 3 sticks celery, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced 1-2 apples of choice, cored and sliced in ¼ inch wedges 3-4 tbsp mayo of choice, more if you like it soupy 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves 4 lemon wedges, one each to squeeze juice on each sandwich Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper 8 slices of best bread available; I prefer oatmeal bread In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the bread and apples. Mix very well. Divide the tuna over 4 of the slices, add apple slices to each, and some lettuce, and maybe tomato or onion slices.

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Page 12 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | August 2019 • Have Chef Continued from page 11 finger food styles of foods continue to be besd packing. Items such as cookies, brownies and bars are the most practical, and I’m going to share two of my favorites, first a bar, and second, a toffee style of blondie. This first one will give you up to 20 bars depending on how you cut them.

Ultimate Lemon Bars The Crust ½ cup unsalted butter, plus 3 tbsp, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ½ cups flour ½ cup confectioners sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 ½ tsp course salt, as in sea salt 2 tsp lemon zest For the Topping 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tbsp flour ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice,

plus 2 tbsp, plus 1 tsp 2 tbsp lemon zest ¼ cup milk, plus an extra tbsp ¼ tsp sea salt Let’s start by making the crust. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan generously, ideally a glass pan. In a food processor, or a Kitchen Aide mixer, combine the flour, confectioners sugar, cornstarch and salt and process until well mixed.

Gradually add the butter and lemon zest until the mixture is pale yellow and has the look of course meal. This will take about 15 seconds or so depending on what you are using. Dump the mixture into the baking dish. Press the mixture throughout so the crust is ¼ inch in thickness on the bottom and also about ½ inch along the sides of the dish. Put the dish in a freezer for 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Once in the oven, bake for 10 minutes, rotate the dish and cook for another 10-12 minutes until it is a wonderful golden brown in color. As for the topping, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and flour. Then stir in the lemon juice, zest, milk, and salt until well combined.

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Once the pan comes out of the oven, let stand for 3-5 minutes, then add the bowlful of topping over the crust, and pop back in the oven until the topping is set but not crowned. It should be yellow in color, and this should take 20 minutes or maybe a bit more. Put on a baking rack to cool evenly and completely. Cut into 20 evenly-cut squares. Serve right away, or wrap in plastic as a whole, or for the picnic, you can individually wrap, refrigerate until ready to bring on your picnic. There is a bunch of very summery deliciousness in every bite!

Last on the list for today is a big weakness of mine. I’m one of the few out there who isn’t a big chocolate fan. Sure, I’ll eat it and in certain presentations, I do enjoy it. I’m not a big brownie fan though, but as a kid my Gram made such outstanding blondies, I think that is one of the reasons why.

I have never met a blondie brownie I didn’t love. This blondie recipe has a great twist from the normal version, and it will not let you down, guaranteed.

This recipe will make 1 dozen.

Blondies 2 sticks unsalted butter 2 ½ cups flour, plus enough to dust the pan 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp salt 2 cups packed light brown sugar ½ cup sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp pure almond extract 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup toffee bits Confectioners sugar for dusting the top This recipe is also baked in a 9 x 13 pan, again best if using a glass

dish. Spray completely with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, pushing down evenly. spray liberally with cooking spray and lightly flour the paper. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the butter until it turns golden brown, remove from heat and let cool. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In the bowl of a mixer, combine the butter, brown and granulated sugars and stir with a wooden spoon until also combined. Attach the bowl to the mixer and with a paddle attachment, beat on a medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 ½ - 3 minutes.

Add vanilla and almond extract and beat for just enough time to combine throughout. Gradually, add the dry mix, and then the walnuts and toffee bits.

Mix very well to make sure everything is well mixed. Pour into the prepared baking dish. In a preheated 350 degree oven, bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Do not overcook.

Again, put the dish on a wire rack to let cool completely before pulling it out of the dish with the parchment paper. On a cutting board, peel off the paper, and cut into 3 inch squares. Dust with confectioner’s sugar if that is your thing.

Happy picnicking my friends, whether doing so on the Saco River or anywhere for that matter. Never underestimate the awesomeness of getting away from it all for a relaxing da. It’s good for the head, and the food is ygood for the tongue and belly. Until next month, when I will share some fun, healthy grilling ideas and recipes.

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Gary and Friends - Broadway and Beyond Two of Wolfeboro’s premier music organizations – The Great Waters Music Festival and The Wolfeboro Friends of Music - have joined together to present Gary and Friends – Broadway and Beyond on September 1 at 7:30 pm at Anderson Hall. Bring neighbors and friends and enjoy a wonderful evening of your favorite Broadway music.

The two organizations are collaborating to enhance their support of music education in the area. The shared net proceeds will be dedicated to providing music enrichment for children and adults.

The artists will be Gary McGloin, Andy Campbell, Michelle Lowes and Gina Finocchiaro. Gary has had many roles in the community and his vocal talents have even on occasion outshone his culinary artistry.

Andy Campbell is well-known as the maestro who directs and leads the spectacular concerts each year performed by the Clearlakes Chorale. His skills in leading the music programs at the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro and Brewster Academy are no less impressive.

Michelle Lowes has given National Anthem performances at a number of regional venues, including Fenway Park. Gina Finocchiaro is at first glance simply known as the pastor of the First Congregational Church UCC, but her vocal talents are recognized by those who have been fortunate to hear her.

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temporary show tunes including “Over the Rainbow� from 1939’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ and “The Wizard and I� from 2003’s ‘Wicked’, “Suddenly Seymour� from 1982’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and “It All Fades Away� from 2014’s ‘Bridges of Madison County.’ The concert will surely please with the depth and breadth of the artists’ ranges. The program, produced and directed by Charlie Zatzkin, will move seamlessly from one piece to another with delightful comments and insights from the artists.

From its beginning, the Great Waters Scholarship Program has contributed financial assistance to music students in the area, helping them on the journey to connect their gifts with the needs of the music world. They are a sponsor of the New Hampshire Master Chorale’s Children’s Chorus Festival and have partnered with the Kingswood Theater Boosters to support their arts initiative. Two years ago, Great Waters took over the Street Piano Project, partnering with Huggins Hospital to ensure the continuation of the “Music Heals� project.

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Direct support for these and other educational programs is an essential and significant part of the missions of both organizations and are wholly supported by donations and designated funds.

This concert will aid continued and expanded programs. Both organizations realize the support for the presence of music in our children’s lives enriches their growth.

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WFOM presents pianist Diane Walsh The Wolfeboro Friends of Music (WFOM) will present a solo piano concert by pianist Diane Walsh of Portland, Maine on Tuesday evening, August 20 at 7:30 pm at the First Congregational Church at 115 South Main Street in Wolfeboro. Her program highlights Sonata No. 18 (the ‘Hunt’) by Beethoven, Chopin’s Ballade No.3, “Reflets dans l’eau” by Debussy, and “Graceful Ghost” rag

by William Bolcom. These classical gems and more will please area friends and visitors who have been patrons of the Summer Piano Concerts at the Kingswood Arts Center for the past five years.

WFOM’s regular eight-concert season commences September 21 with the return of Ted Vigil’s ‘John Denver Tribute’.

Ms. Walsh holds degrees from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Irwin Freundlich, and from Mannes College of Music, where her mentor was Richard Goode and where she became an Associate Professor for 32 years. Walsh has toured the globe, with solo, chamber and orchestral dates in 46 of the 50 states and in 21 other countries. Her prodigious performances of musical masterpieces are preserved on 18 CD’s.

During 2015, Diane Walsh was visiting artist and faculty at Colby College, Maine, and thereafter was ensemble pianist with the Portland Chamber Music Festival on the USM Portland campus. In 2017 Ms. Walsh was invited to be the soloist with the Portland Symphony in Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, and again in 2019 in Chopin’s Piano Concerto #2. She has collaborated with Juilliard musicians, travelled to Suzhou, China for master classes with gifted young pianists, and toured New Zealand with local composers, thereafter programming their avant grade music in concerts here at home. Summer appearances in Skaneateles, NY at the Festival’s 40th celebration where Ms. Walsh was Director from 2000-2005, and a return recital engagement on August 28 in Casco Bay, Maine.

Walsh moved to Portland, Maine with her husband, the writer Richard Pollak, in 2014, joining Portland’s Rossini Club, America’s oldest civic music presenter, known for its platform for area professional and amateur classical musicians. The Club also holds yearly competitions for aspiring young artists, awarding scholarships for advanced study.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper To look at the Conway area today, one would find it difficult to imagine a time when dense trees covered the land; the nearby White Mountains cast a shadow on tranquil lakes, rivers and streams where animals roamed free.

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Some land grant families did not settle in the area, while just as many diligently tilled the soil and began farming and building homes.

A prominent early citizen was Colonel Andrew McMillan, a lieutenant and colonel in the British army. Born in Ireland in the early 1700s, he was a leader among his neighbors and saw to it that everyone settling in Conway did their share to develop the area. According to “History of Carroll County, New Hampshire” McMillian saw to it that unimproved land grants were regranted.

By the 1770s, the population of Conway stood at around 275, quite a number in times that were fraught with unrest and difficulties in homesteading elsewhere in New Hampshire.

Conway was different from other settlements from the start. Settlers were drawn to the area, perhaps because of the beauty of the mountains. With the influx of people—some settlers and some visitors to the town—the first hotel was built by Captain Joshua Heath in Center Conway. After 1792, many taverns sprang up around the town. In 1812, Conway boasted a sawmill and

gristmill, a meeting place called Abbott’s Tavern, and a number of homes.

From about this time forward, many inns and hotels sprang up, culminating in the many quality lodgings in the area today. Locals and guests needed entertainment and the Conway Musical Society filled that need in the early 1800s.

The Society met at the Centre schoolhouse and although there is little information on the group, it can be assumed they gathered to practice and perform musical numbers.

A local entrepreneur, Colonel John Hill, started an early hotel which he named Pequawket House. It was a large building, with room for many guests, as well as Hill’s other business ventures (in one part of the inn Hill manufactured shoes, and in another part he ran a store and bakery.) Many years after, the building was torn down to make way for Kennett High School.

In its day, Pequawket House had many distinguished guests, among them Daniel Webster, Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, Mrs. Grover Cleveland and John Greenleaf Whittier.

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Because of the stagecoach, many artists and city folk began exploring the north country of New Hampshire. They found the Conway population receptive, and the area easy to travel to. In a town where there was little entertainment, the arrival of a stagecoach was exciting because you never knew who might arrive. Everyone came to meet the coaches, to glimpse the passengers who came from far away dressed in up-

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From 1850 onward, tourists saw Conway and North Conway as desirous vacation destinations. More hotels were being built and wealthy Boston and New York families stayed for the entire summer, with the husbands working in the city during the week and joining the family on weekends.

A big promoter of Conway as a vacation spot was Samuel Willey Thompson. He held many jobs: builder of a rival stagecoach route; a mail carrier and public relations man who promoted the area to wealthy families and artists as a great vacation spot.

Thompson rented rooms to tourists, and was especially fond of artists. He pointed out the best views to painters and when the paintings were sold elsewhere, Conway saw further business.

Thompson enlarged his house four

times, and by 1870 he could accommodate many guests.

In the 20th century, the Center Villa hotel was sold to a local man, Henry D. Gibson, who bought the Villa and renamed it the Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway, according to an article titled “North Conway’s Eastern Slope Inn”

by Tom Eastman.

Gibson had left his native town for the world of high finance and was very wealthy when he returned to the area.

Probably happy to return to his hometown, Gibson put a great deal of work into the Inn to upgrade the building.

One of the few to perish in a Conway hotel fire was one of three sisters of the Duffy family. Edward Duffy and his three sisters bought a beautiful home

in Conway and turned it into a guest house. The business was named Sunnymeade, and sadly, burned in 1939. One of the Duffy sisters perished in the conflagration.

Over the years, more and more tourists came to Conway. First by stagecoach and later by railroad, the wealthy guests came. Later still, when skiing became popular, snow trains brought large groups of college students and youth from Boston and New York. The North Conway railroad station was always a hive of activity, with coachmen shouting out the name of their hotel to those debarking from trains.

Today Conway continues in a tradition of recreation and innkeeping that first brought vacationers and artists to

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