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Your Guide to What’s Happening in NH’s Lakes Region

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October 15 • Vol 35 • No 28

IN THIS ISSUE

East Alton Meeting House • Page 3 Golf • Page 14

What’s Up • Pages 16-19

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East Alton Meetinghouse – the Silent Sentinel

By Mark Foynes A silent sentinel for two centuries, the East Alton Meetinghouse is a building emblematic of our rich regional heritage, connecting us to a unique sense of place.

Historically, it helped foster the birth of a religion. It bolstered the nascence of a newly-forged community. And it bore witness to the transformation of Alton from an agricultural hamlet to a major tourist destination.

Built in the early 1800s, the East Alton Meetinghouse, once known as the First Free-Will Baptist Church, is a structure around which the original community center organized.

Located in a section of town known as Gilman’s Corner, the old meetinghouse is located on a side road just off Route 28 - about half way between the Alton Circle and the Wolfeboro town line.

The intersection of Gilman’s Corner Rd. and Rte. 28 is in the general area of the new St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church.

The white-clapboarded Greek Revival-era structure was erected to meet the needs of a growing community in the midst of a spiritual awakening.

In 1800, the U.S. census counted 721 residents in town. A decade later, 1,279 were enumerated - an increase of over 75 percent. And by 1820 - around the time when the church was built - the population exceeded 2,000.

The history of the meetinghouse is inextricably bound with the founding, evolution, and regional decline of the

The East Alton meetinghouse at Gilman’s Corner has graced the local landscape for about two centuries. Its steeple now shades a mini-library where locals can borrow books on an honor-system basis.

Free-Will Baptist Church in Alton.

(The movement actually began in

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1780 in the neighboring town of New Durham, of which Alton was originally

part until 1796).

The prime mover was Benjamin Randall - an itinerant preacher from the Seacoast area. Believing that established denominations failed to allow congregants to embrace “a doctrine of general atonement, and freedom of the will,” he set out to find like-minded souls.

Having signed the new religion’s covenants at the old Zecheriah Boodey House on New Durham Ridge, Randall began to evangelize on behalf of the newly-forged creed. According to the Church Record Book, “The people who settled here (between New Durham and Winipsogy Pond), being brought up under [a] darkness and error that universally prevailed were ignorant of the power of religion.”

To be sure - and to consider the context of the time - this was a period of considerable personal exertion and national tumult. Much of what is now Alton was just being brought under cultivation. Homesteads needed to be raised and pastures had to be claimed from the primordial forest.

And the Republican experiment was just beginning. Whether democracy would thrive or wither remained an open question. Folks were preoccupied with temporal matters - with little mind space to devote to higher questions.

But this was about to change, with preacher Randall as a catalyst.

By 1801, the Record Book notes, • Meetinghouse Continued on page 4

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• Meetinghouse Continued from page 3 “elderly brethren and the young converts in the fear and love of God thought of forming themselves into a body.” The local religious fervor escalated. In 1801, elders of the community began to organize. Two years later Randall was invited to speak to what was originally known as the Alton Monthly Conference. In 1805, forty people were baptized in nearby Gilman Pond. By 1811, there were 91 members.

According to a history published by the East Alton Meetinghouse Society, this initial surge in religious enthusiasm waned within a generation.

There was a reawakening, however, in 1825 when Sarah Glidden was struck down in her field by “a stream of lightning.” The account continues, “The shock was aweful [sic] and solemn among the people. Many who had not prayed for years began to pray.” Religious meetings were held most every evening throughout the village in people’s homes and gained momentum. As the gatherings grew in size, the use of individual dwellings was no longer possible. Consequently, “[T]hey were oblig’d to repare [sic] to the Meeting House, and it was filled every evening.”

As for the building itself, it underwent its own evolution. Early records are scant, but it’s likely that the structure was a multifunctional building that served municipal and spiritual functions. The prevailing belief is that it was a sturdy but simple structure, with the steeple being added later. 1838 was a big year in the building’s history. For reasons that aren’t entirely clear, the church was moved 12 feet to the east and was repainted. The $800 expense was met by selling prescriptions for pews. The original box pews were replaced with the current upright benches in 1844 - the same year a new pulpit was built and grain painted. The refurbished building was rededicated

Right entryway into the East Alton meetinghouse. This was one of two gender-specific entries into the historic structure.

on the first Sunday in January, 1848.

On the whole, the vitality and destiny of the East Alton Meetinghouse’s role as a spiritual hub was to be a function of demography, trends in spirituality, and - strangely enough - advances in the history of transportation.

Demographically, as the 1800s trod on, the town began declining in population. From its 19th century apex in 1820 of 2,058, the number of residents dwindled to 1,500 by the end of the century.

Additionally, the arrival of the

railroad around mid-century played a part. The rail line bypassed East Alton, with the Dover and Winnipisogee Railroad selecting a less graded path.

In the 1800s, population centers tended to follow the paths of railbeds. This was true of Alton, beginning in the mid-19th century and the commercial and residential center of gravity shifted to the Village and the Bay. With the local population in decline, Alton nonetheless remained - and grew - as a spiritual hub. In addition to the railroad’s huge impact on tourism, it also opened the region to devout folks from all around to participate in large religious gatherings.

Beginning in 1863, at the height of the Civil War, Advent revivals began at the still-thriving Alton Bay Christian Conference Center. By 1900, approximately 10,000 worshippers attended revivals each summer, and over 250 tents covered the area.

Conversely, attendance at the East Alton church dwindled. A survey of Free Will Baptist communities around N.H. noted, “The Church’s edifice is in good condition but has no man with which to furnish the pulpit.” Another source noted that the church was down to its last member by 1905.

Without a congregation, the disused building fell into disrepair. In the late 1920s, the Gilman Corner Community Club was created to raise funds for the church’s repair and ongoing maintenance. In the 1950s, the Community Club began the tradition of holding annual vesper services each August.

Today, that tradition continues. The building is also used for community meetings and gatherings, as well as for private functions for a rental fee.

Being managed and maintained by volunteers, the meetinghouse does not have regular open hours, but it can be seen by appointment.

To inquire about facility rentals, call 603-875-5561 or email: cmchurch@ tds.net.

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Don’t Miss Northeastern Ballet’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow “A drowsy, dreamy influence seems to hang over the land, and to pervade the very atmosphere,” thus Washington Irving describes the town of Sleepy Hollow in his famous tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

Northeastern Ballet Theatre, New Hampshire’s premier ballet company, will perform an Edra Toth original presentation of this spooky story complete with ghosts, wraiths and shadows. Come dressed in your scariest costume and join the spirit of the Headless Horseman as he haunts the village of Sleepy Hollow! Join Brom Bones, Ichabod Crane and all the famous characters from the classic

tale for one night only, October 20, at 7 pm at the Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro.

Tickets in advance are $20/adults; $17.50/seniors and students; $60/ family of four and are available at www.northeasternballet.org or at either Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s studios (26 Glendon St., Wolfeboro and in The McConnell Center in Dover). Tickets at the door will be $5 more.

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Folks return year after year to get their favorite - either dark red kidney beans or white beans - both cooked with maple syrup from a local farm in Gilford.

Besides the beans, diners are also served all-you-can-eat corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes, carrots,

home-made rolls and apple or pumpkin pie for dessert.

If you would like to see the beans uncovered and lifted from their holes and taken into the church, you are welcome to be there at 4:30 pm the day of the supper. The church is located at 18 Wesley Way (off Rt. 11A near the Rts. 3/11 bypass).

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Unique Chance to See the Castle After Hours Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough is opening the doors of the historic Lucknow estate for a special evening tour, inviting the public to experience the mountaintop mansion at night.

“Castle After Hours” will be held on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. At 5:30 pm, guests are welcome to relax in The Carriage House by the hearth fireplace with their drink of choice, complimentary with admission. Self-guided Castle tours will take place from 6 to 8 pm, and the bar will remain open until 8:30 pm. The evening event will provide the public with a rare opportunity to explore the Castle while enjoying twilight and nighttime views of Lake Winnipesaukee.

“The Lucknow mansion is surprisingly homey for its size, especially in the evening, which unfortunately very few people ever get to experience,” explains Museum Curator, Robin Sherman. “We want this to be an opportunity for visitors to feel the grandeur of what it was like to live in such a thoughtful-

ly designed home, in this breathtaking natural setting. We hope our guests will come away with a new understanding of how the original owners, Tom and Olive Plant, experienced the home, and be inspired by the history and craftsmanship of this estate, built over 100 years ago.”

Tickets to Castle After Hours can be purchased both online at www.castleintheclouds.org and at the door. Admission includes one complimentary drink from the full bar offering beer, wine, mixed drinks, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests will also be treated to a complimentary cheese platter and crudités.

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Greater Meredith Program Scarecrow Contest in Meredith The Greater Meredith Program and the Meredith Merchants Group are sponsoring a Spooktacular Scarecrow Contest in Meredith during the month of October. Twenty-six funny, scary, business-related and history themed scarecrows will populate the town.

All the locations of the scarecrows are listed in an October Guide. Families can use the guide to visit and then vote for their favorite scarecrow. A ballot box will be on the porch of the Hermit Woods Winery at 72 Main Street. By voting, participants will have a chance to win the “Cauldron of Goodies” filled with gift certificates from 24 Main St. Café and Creperie, Hermit Woods Winery, Innisfree Bookshop, Lake Effect, Overhead Door Options, Inc., The Whole Living Center, plus a doll from Annalee Dolls and a pin from the Meredith Historical Society. DeTolla Dental is the continuing sponsor of the GMP Scarecrow Contest.

The Spooktacular Guide listing all the scarecrows can be picked up at the following participating businesses: 48 Main Café& Creperie, Annalee Dolls, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty,

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Chillin’ While Grillin’ Pumpkin Recipes

By Chef Kelly Ross Hello to my fellow foodies. We are officially full tilt into fall. Autumn means one huge thing to many, and that is Pumpkin Mania. Like so many foods, I don’t find a very big gray area when it comes to pumpkin. It seems to be a love/hate thing. I’m an exception as I admit I’m sort of a gray area guy.

The crazy pumpkin overkill is usually a little much for me, but certain pumpkin recipes knock my socks off while many others do not. Although I like pumpkin, I hate it when the flavor is too dominant.

As a kid, pumpkin pie did absolutely nothing for me. But on Thanksgiving, my grandmother made a wide array of pies, and most were fresh berry pies, which I loved. If she had let me, I would have inhaled a whole raspberry, strawberry or blueberry pie in a heartbeat. As I got older and spread my culinary wings, I learned how to enjoy pumpkin pie, but still not as much as a berry pie. I think it was a consistency issue for me. I think it was

a mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pie that my wife popped in my mouth when she was making a bunch which had me say, “Hey, this is awesome.”

As a chef playing around with recipes, especially desserts for the restaurant crowd, I found some great recipes.

Again, I like to keep the pumpkin taste somewhat subtle, although the pumpkin flavor is obviously key. There are some incredibly fun pumpkin recipes that I like.

Granted, as is in the name of my column, 90% of my articles are generated for the grill. Today, we are taking a road trip into the kitchen to have some pumpkin fun. Yes, most of these recipes are muffins, bars, and desserts, but we’ll also throw a soup recipe or two your way. Let’s start there.

If a nice warm pumpkin soup doesn’t sound enticing this time of year, it just proves my point that there are many who just aren’t into pumpkin, which is fine. To each their own. This first one screams Autumn, as it combines

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pumpkin and corn, two staples this time of year. This one also has a bite to it which helps keep you warm. This goes together as quick as any soup can.

There is no prep involved other than opening a few cans. Generally, not my style, but hey, if it works and it is quick, and more importantly delicious, you won’t be complaining. I have never done this in the restaurant world as I do everything from scratch there, but

this is a great fun recipe nonetheless at home. I like serving it with some warm cornbread or muffins. You should have this ready in 20 to 30 minutes, and it will get you 8 cups or so.

The List for Pumpkin Corn Soup 1 15 oz can of solid pack pumpkin 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and •Chillin’ Continued on page 11

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October 15, 2018 •Chillin’ Continued from page 10 drained 1 ½ cups of frozen corn 1 10 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, Ro-Tel makes a good one About a quart of chicken stock or broth, whether home made or store bought ¼ tsp black pepper 3-4 dabs of hot sauce, optional This is truly all you need. In a large sauce pan, combine everything and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Drop the heat to a simmer and continue to cook uncovered for 15 minutes or so. Not too tough, huh? It doesn’t get any easier, and I think you will love it.

Now let’s do a soup from scratch using an actual pumpkin. This one is labor intensive, especially compared to the last one, but it’s well worth the time for those who enjoy doing the authentic kind of cooking. Both recipes have their place depending on your time frame and crowd. I used to call this one a Roasted Autumn Soup.

It truly is incredibly creamy, mainly due to roasted pumpkin and coconut milk, and all in all, it’s a fairly healthy soup. This was always a popular soup on Thanksgiving Day in my years while running kitchens. One great thing about this soup, as almost any homemade soup from scratch is, that it always tastes better if made a day or two before serving. Let those wonderful flavors do their thing, but it won’t disappoint fresh off the stove,

that’s for sure. Total time, from prep to cooking, is 1 ½ hours or a little longer and will give you 10 cups or so.

The List 1 4 lb pumpkin, ideally a sugar pie pumpkin, but any will work 4 tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet onion, diced 6 cloves of garlic, minced ½ tsp salt ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground clove ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 quart of vegetable or chicken broth/stock ½ cup of coconut milk, not fat free (Heavy cream will work, but not as well) 3 tbsp of pure maple syrup, or honey if preferred ¼ cup of green pumpkin seeds (pepitas) As for the pumpkin, you can either roast it in a 425-degree oven, or if you care to, this can be done on the grill if you want. The grill does add a nice smoky flavor, but either way works well. Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. If you like to roast pumpkin seeds, go for it. If not, discard them. Once cleaned out, cut each half in half so you have four pumpkin quarters. Rub the flesh side of each hunk of pumpkin with olive oil.

Either put parchment paper on a sheet pan for cooking in the oven and place the pumpkin on that flesh side down, or put it on a medium high grill, also flesh side down. Cooking time should

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be similar either way, 35 to 40 minutes, or until the flesh is easily pierced by a knife or fork. Let cool until able to handle.

In a heavy bottomed pot, toss in the remaining olive oil, about 3 tbsp, over a medium to medium high heat. Once warm/hot, add the onion and garlic and stir occasionally. That will take 6 to 8 minutes. While cooking, peel the skin from the pumpkin flesh and toss away.

Add the flesh to the pot with all of the spices. Stir with a spoon to help break up the pumpkin somewhat. Add the stock, bring to a boil, then drop the heat to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir it now and then. While cooking, toast the pepitas in a skillet pan over a medium heat until they are toasty and starting to pop in the pan. Transfer to a small bowl and let them cool.

Once the proper time has gone by for cooking the soup, stir in the coconut milk and maple syrup. Once well blended, remove from the heat. Let sit a few minutes. At this point, either blend it, using an emulsifier, or a blender. The blender arguably gives a creamier and smoother result, but is a little messier and can be hot on your hands as you will need to hold the top on the blender.

Also, you will have to do it in batches.

Give it a taste. Adjust seasonings if needed; sometimes I add more coconut milk. Once ready to serve, sprinkle some of the pepitas over each bowl or cup as a garnish. If refrigerating or freezing any, let cool before you do so.

It’s a great fall soup!

Next, although not a soup, let’s add one more appetizer to the mix, although some will say it tastes like a dessert,

and that is Pumpkin Dip. Like the first soup recipe, this is about as simple and delicious as it gets. Another classic food this time of year which screams “Autumn” is apples. As far as I’m concerned, sliced apples and this dip are so awesome and it really is a classic fall combo dish. Sliced pears and even Graham Crackers are great for dipping as well, but I have also been guilty of eating it by the spoonful.

The Short List 1 cup canned pumpkin ½ cup confectionary sugar 1 package of room temp. cream cheese ½ tsp cinnamon 8 oz container of Cool Whip Items for dipping as described above Combine the first four ingredients in a mixer until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped cream and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Cut apple/pear slices just before eating, or bring out the Graham Crackers. It’s a great dish to make in advance if you are having guests.

Now let’s get into what I am guessing most of you want to read about, and that is scrumptious desserts/breads/ muffins, all with a twist. For the most part, I’m not a dessert eater unless it was my Gram’s homemade pies. I’m the guy when going out to eat that will go for appetizers/dinner as opposed to dinner/dessert. However, these first two desserts are truly favorites of mine, •Chillin’ Continued on page 12

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•Chillin’ Continued from page 11 and again, both really easy.

The first one is a Pumpkin Lasagna, and it is so delicious. It has a simple walnut crust, a cheesecake layer, a pumpkin layer, and the whipped cream topping with more walnuts. Simple and Delicious.

The List for the Crust 1 cup flour ½ cup softened butter ½ cup of toasted walnuts, chopped The List for the Cheesecake Layer 8 oz softened cream cheese 1 cup confectionary sugar 1 cup whipped cream The List for the Pumpkin Layer 2 ½ cups milk 3 small packages of instant vanilla pudding 15 oz can of pumpkin puree 1 tsp cinnamon The List for the Topping 1 cup whipped cream ½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped Preheat your oven to 350 and spray a 9x9 baking dish. In a bowl, combine the 3 crust ingredients until well blended and put in the baking dish and press evenly throughout the bottom of the dish. Bake for 12 minutes or so and remove and let cool.

For the cheesecake layer, mix the cream cheese and confectionary sugar, then fold in the whipped cream. Put evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate while working on the pumpkin layer Mix the pudding mix and milk then add the pumpkin and cinnamon and continue mixing until well blended.

Put over the cheesecake layer.

Spread on the whipped cream topping and sprinkle on the walnuts and refrigerate for 3 hours or so. Pull it out and watch this bad boy disappear like a magic trick.

Now although you may think this next one sounds a little similar to the last one, it is much different. Yes, it has some similarities, but it’s truly an apple/orange comparison. The lasagna is definitely a dessert you need to eat with a fork. This is a bar in every sense

of the word that works as a breakfast bar with your coffee, a mid day snack during a work break, or as a dinner dessert. Simply, it’s a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bar. Again, it’s simple and a great finger food idea. You ideally will need a 10x15x1 inch jelly roll pan, or something similar. Keep in mind that these are bars and generally a little over an inch high, so if you use a 10x15 pan with higher walls, just remember that the reason the pan looks too big is because you don’t need the height of

the pan so much as the length/width.

You will also need a sheet of parchment paper in the pan and it is much easier to put the paper in a low walled pan.

The List for the Bar 4 eggs 1 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour 2 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp ground ginger 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda The List for the Cream Cheese Topping 16 oz of softened cream cheese 1 ½ tsp corn starch 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs, lightly beaten Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, spray the 1x15x1 jelly roll pan with pan spray, lay down a sheet of parchment paper and spray that as well.

Starting with the bars, mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar, then add the pumpkin, oil, and vanilla and make sure it is well blended. Add in all the dry ingredients and again, make sure it is well incorporated. Pour over the parchment paper and make sure it is smooth and even throughout.

Combine all of the cream cheese layer of ingredients, again until well blended, and transfer to a pastry bag •Chillin’ Continued on page 13

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October 15, 2018 •Chillin’ Continued from page 12 or into a large enough Ziploc, cut the corner, and draw lines of the mix in your favorite style, whether diagonally, or left to right starting at the top and working to the bottom. This is the top layer so the appearance is generally important although it won’t affect the incredible flavor, but I’m a big fan of presentation. Bake for just under ½ hour or until the toothpick test comes out clean in the middle. Cool to room temp to let it sit and then cut into bars and dig in.

Let’s talk about great breakfast/ snack breads now. I am such a sucker for breakfast quick breads, and muffins as well, but breads are a true weakness of mine. Considering how little time I had at home in the morning before heading out the door for the day, like most of us, it’s perfect. Whether slicing a couple pieces, sometimes toasting them in the toaster, or just buttering and popping in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, I’m in love. It’s such a great way to give my taste buds a happy wake up call. Considering today’s theme, you guessed it, it is a pumpkin bread, but with a twist. Two of my favorite quick breads join forces. I strongly recommend that you multiply the recipe and make 3 to 4 of them and wrap them up tightly, once cooled, and freeze them. It’s low in sugar to take advantage of the sweetness of the main ingredients, and I prefer a whole wheat flour for this recipe, although a white flour works just fine. All in all, it’s a healthier quick bread version than most. Here’s the list for Pumpkin

Banana Bread.

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup ripe mashed banana, about 1 banana 2/3 cup of packed light brown sugar ¼ cup melted butter ¼ cup orange juice 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips, optional, but suggested In one bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients (all dry) in a bowl. In a larger bowl, combine all the rest of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Once the wet mixture is well blended, mix in the dry ingredients and stir well to incorporate. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into a well sprayed 9x5 bread pan and pop into a preheated oven set to 350 degrees and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the infamous toothpick test comes out clean. Once out of the oven, put the pan on a wire rack so the entire pan cools, not just the sides. After 10 to 15 minutes, remove from the pan and again let the bread sit on the wire rack about ½ hour before slicing it, then inhaling it.

Our last recipe is the quickest and easiest of the bunch. It’s another breakfast treat that is gluten free, but you won’t know it is. This one is a flourless Pumpkin Oat Muffin which is made in the blender. I prefer them in mini muffin form; this recipe will make 24 muffins, or if you prefer the

traditional size, it’ll give you a dozen. I love popping the small ones like candy.

The List 1 ½ cups rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp pumpkin spice ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree ¾ cup packed brown sugar 3 tbsp canola oil 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup mini chocolate chips ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries Again, you will want a 350-degree preheated oven. Coat your muffin pan liberally with cooking spray. Put the rolled oats in a blender and pulse until they are finely ground. Add the next 4 dry spices and pulse a time or two to mix them. Lightly beat the eggs and add them to the blender with the

pumpkin, brown sugar, oil, vanilla and puree until smooth without over mixing. Fold in the chocolate chips and cranberries and then distribute into the muffin cups about 2/3 full or so. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in a small muffin pan, closer to 20 to 22 minutes if in the larger pan. Either way, use a toothpick to double check. Enjoy!

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Abstract Realities at Gafney Library A father and son have pulled individual pieces of art together and set up an exhibit at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville for the month of October.

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LRSO Concert to Feature Competition Winner The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra (LRSO) offers its seasonopening concert on Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 pm at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith.

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IT’S TIME FOR US TO PUT AWAY THE GARDEN ART

Through October 23, Chris Kressy, a Retrospective, celebration of the art and life of well-known artist and former Plymouth State Univ. art professor Kressy, Museum of the White Mts., 34 Highland St., Plymouth 535-3210, www.plymouth.edu.

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Through October 31, Glass Pumpkin Patch, month-long exhibit of pumpkin-related glass items, stop by to browse the displays, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, pre-register: 2797920, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org.

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Oct. 15, Get Out and Hike! Undercut Trail to West Rattlesnake Trail, 9 am-5 pm, meet at Squam Lakes Assoc. headquarters at 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

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Oct. 16, Science Pub: The Beebe River Conservation Project and Climate Change, 6-8 pm, meet at Walter’s Basin Restaurant, Rt. 3 in Holderness for a discussion, program is free, you buy food and drinks, Squam Lakes Assoc. headquarters at 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes. org.

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Oct. 16-Nov. 27, Watercolor Painting, 9-11 am, adult class, Community Center, One Circle Drive, Meredith, 279-8197.

Oct. 18, Castle After Hours, tour famed Lucknow estate in the evening, 5:308:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, tickets/info: 476-5900.

Oct. 18, From the Seacoast: The Barn Gallery Comes to Plymouth, 5:30-7 pm, free, Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth, 525-ARTS, www.plymouth.edu.

Oct. 18, Funky Feat, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 18, Get Out and Hike! Mount Percival/Mount Morgan, 9 am-1 pm, meet at Squam Lakes Assoc. headquarters at 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Oct. 18, John Shelley performs, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Oct. 18, NE Lighthouses, 6:30-8:30 pm, talk by writer Jeremy D’Entremont, free, public welcome, light refreshments served, Meredith Public Library, Main St., Meredith, 279-4303.

Oct. 18, Trinidad and Tobago Birds, 7 pm, program at Loon Center, Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonboro, presented by NH Audubon Society, public welcome, 476-5666.

Oct. 18, The Capital Crime of Witchcraft: What the Primary Sources Tell Us, 7 pm, presenter Margo Burns talks about Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 and 1693, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428.

Oct. 18-21, Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical, Silver Center, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, tickets/info: 535-2787.

Oct. 19, Critical Hours: Search and Rescue in the White Mts. With Sandy Stott, 10:30 am, Moultonboro Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, 476-8895.

Oct. 19, Dueling Pianos: Jim Tyrrell vs. Matt Langley, 8:30 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Oct. 19, Halloween Magic Show with Darren Young, 6 pm, Moultonboro Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, 476-8895.

Oct. 19, John Lodge concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 19, Outdoor Walk, 10:30 am-noon, learn about plants, herbs, $5 p/p/, geared for 16 and up, Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Oct. 19, Resin Jewelry with Joy Raskin, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, learn to make resin jewelry, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, pre-registration required: 279-7920.

Oct. 19, Spirit Encounters, 6:30 and 7 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511. (Also takes place on Oct. 26.)

Oct. 19, Stargazing and S’Mores, 7-9 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc. headquarters at 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

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Oct. 19, Woodcraft Wonders Class for Kids with instructor Heidi Fayle, 9:3011:30 am, homeschoolers welcome, Art Works Chocorua Creative Arts Center, info/pre-register: 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

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Oct. 19-21, Natural Dyes Part 1, Indigo and Shibori, instructor Sara Goodman, Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-register: 284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

Oct. 20, Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse, 9 am-4 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, pre-register: 279-7920, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org.

Oct. 20, Frost Heaves with Fred Marple comedy, 7:30 pm, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, tickets/info: www.franklinoperahouse.org, 9341901.

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Oct. 20, Hearthside Dinner, learn how to prepare a meal the old-fashioned way, dinner to follow, 4-8 pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Oct. 20, Harvest Supper, two seatings: 5 and 6:30 pm, bean hole beans, veggies, pies, Gilford United Methodist Church, Rt. 11A, Gilford, tickets: 5243289.

Oct. 20, Heifetz on Tour Concert, 7:30 pm, Kingswood Arts Center, N. Main St., Wolfeboro, tickets/info: Wolfeboro Friends of Music, www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

Oct. 20, LRGH Auxiliary Fall Craft Fair, Laconia High School, Union Ave., Laconia, 9 am-3 pm, 524-3211, Ext 3663.

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Oct. 20, Martin Barre concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 20, Spiders!, 10-11:30 am, learn all about spiders and their usefulness in the eco system, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org.

Oct. 20, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 7 pm, Northeastern Ballet Theatre production, Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro, tickets/info: 834-8834, www. northeasternballet.org.

Oct. 20, The Wonders of Whitten Woods, 9 am-2 pm, meet at Whitten Woods Trailhead, Highland St., Ashland, presented by Squam Lakes Assoc. headquarters at 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

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Oct. 20 & 21, Retrospective: Artists Winslow Eaves and Annaleida van’t Hoff, tour of the artist’s former studio, gallery, light refreshments, select works for sale, info: The Andover Hub, 157 Main St., Andover, info: www.andoverhistory.org.

Oct. 24, Get Out and Hike! East Rattlesnake and Five Finger Point, 2:305 pm, meet at Squam Lakes Assoc. headquarters at 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Oct. 24, Pot Luck Supper and Annual Meeting, 6 pm, Tuftonboro Historical Society, meets at United Methodist Church, Tuftonboro Corner, 520-0395.

Oct. 25, Friends Book Discussion: Amy and Isabelle, 10:30 am, Moultonboro Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, 476-8895.

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Oct. 25, Jim Tyrrell performs, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Oct. 25, Who’s Bad concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 26, Chocolate Fare Fundraiser, 1-3 pm, sample a wide variety of chocolate goodies, raffle basket, Moultonboro Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, 4768895.

Oct. 26, Dueling Pianos: Jon Lorentz vs. Matt Langley, 8:30 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Oct. 26, Spirit Encounters, 6:30 and 7 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511.

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Oct. 26-28, Natural Dyes Part II, Mordant Dyes on Cloth and Yarn, instructor Sara Goodman, Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-register: 284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

Oct. 27, Annual Halloween Bash, 9 pm, doors open at 8 pm, Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-3016.

Oct. 27, Bats!, 10-11:30 am, learn all about bats and their usefulness in the eco system, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Oct. 27, Community Contra Dance, 7 pm, Town Hall, 86 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, presented by GALA, www.galacommunity.org.

Oct. 27, David Bromberg and Loudon Wainwright III, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www. flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 27, Fall Family Halloween Bash, 5-7 pm, all are welcome, Meredith Community Center, One Circle Drive, Meredith, games, activities, info: 2798197.

ONGOING: Back Bay Skippers, racing of radio-controlled model yachts on Bridge Falls Walking Path, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, Tues. and Thurs. 1-4 pm, free, all are welcome, 569-4554.

Belknap Mill, programs, outdoor concerts and self-guided tours of the Power House, 1823 historic former textile mill, The Mill Plaza, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Benz Center Senior Meals, Sandwich, each Wed. at noon. Well-balanced meal.

Age 60 and older, small donation requested, 284-7211, www.benzcommunitycenter.webs.com.

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

Working Studio See it made

Buffet Breakfast, 3rd Sunday of each month, 7-11 am, American Legion, Spring St., Bristol.

Contra Dance, beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, dance starts at 8 pm, Old Town Hall, Rt. 140, Gilmanton, takes place second Sat. of each month, $8 admission, https:// www.facebook.com/groups/ Day and Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, departures/ schedule: 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

Explore Squam Cruise, see wildlife on Squam Lake from a canopied pontoon boat, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194, www. nhnature.org, pre-registration required.

Fiber Friends, Mondays, 10 am-12:30 pm, drop-in fiber arts group, work on rug hooking, needlecrafts, knitting, etc., Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

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Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing, 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, every other Tues., 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 every other Tues. at Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include Museum admission.) 323-7591.

Friday Fireside Gatherings, second Friday of each month through Dec., 7-8:30 pm, gather around the campfire for info. on farm animals, gardening and more, campfire snacks, free, Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Hooks and Needles, knitting and crocheting group, 9:30-11 am, Meredith Community Center, One Circle Drive, Meredith, 279-4538.

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

Irish Music Session, 7 pm, weekly on Fridays, Kathleen’s Cottage, 90 Lake St., Bristol, 7 pm, 744-6336.

Ladies Night with James Cody, every Wed. at 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, meets last Thurs. of the month; also weekly morning classes on Wed. from 10-11:30 am, Wolfeboro Public Library, Cindy Scott: 569-2428.

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Lunch Box to Paint Box, noon-1 pm, first Wed. of each month, bring your own lunch and watch an art painting demo by artist in residence Larry Frates, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, free, 524-8813.

Lyceum Sunday Folk Series, free, all ages welcome, every Sunday at 12:30 pm; song circle at 1:30 pm, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

Masonic Breakfast, first Sun. of each month, 7-11:30 am, 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro. Fresh fruit, omelets made to order, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cereal, etc.

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.

Old-Time Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Jam Session, Tuesdays year round, 6:30-9:30 pm, Historic Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 5693861.

Open Mic Night, 7 pm, every Tues., hosted by Paul Luff, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com. Interested in performing: contact pluff1@myfairpoint.net.

Open Studio, 10 am-noon, Mondays, drop-in painting group, open to public age 18 and up, beginner to advanced welcome, free, no instruction, bring your own supplies, Lakes Region Art Assoc, Tilton Rd., Tanger Outlet Mall, Tilton, info: 991-2137.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Events and programs throughout the year.

Call 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org. Mon.-Sat., 10 am-4 pm.

Saturday Writer’s Group, 10 am-noon, join fellow aspiring writers and meet authors for informal weekly roundtable, Tuftonboro Library, 221 Middle Rd, Center Tuftonboro, www.tuftonborolibrary.org., 569-4256.

Sculpture Walk Tours, self-guided, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, open to public, www.greatermeredithprogram.com, maps/info: 279-9015.

SnowCoach Trips, adventure trips to Mt. Washington’s summit, www. mountwashington.org, 356-2137.

Sunday Brunch Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington, through Oct. 22, cruise Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the Mount. Departs Weirs Beach at 10 am and 12:30 pm. Departs from Alton Bay at 11:15 am. 366-5531 or www.cruiseNH. com.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm until Oct. 27 at 30 Tamworth Road, Rt. 113, in parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Eastern Slope Meeting House, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket. org.

Tamworth Writer’s Group, meets second Tues. of each month, 5 pm, Cook Memorial Library, downtown Tamworth. Led by Ed Martinez, aboutwritingtamworth@gmail.com.

Team Trivia Every Monday, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

Wolfeboro Inn Special Events, Whiskey Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays on the Winnipesaukee Belle, Friday AYCE Fish Fry in Wolfe’s Tavern, music on Sat. nights, Sun. Brunch, every Sun. 10 am-2 pm, Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-3016, www.wolfeboroinn.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.

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‘V for Victory Porter’ to be unveiled at Wright Museum On Saturday, October 20 at the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro, nearby neighbor Burnt Timber Brewing will pour ‘V for Victory Porter,’ a beer made especially for the occasion.

According to Eddie Michno, who owns Burnt Timber Brewing with wife Mara, his beer is based on a recipe from Whitbread Brewery in London for a porter they made in 1940.

“I touched it up a bit to bring the alcohol content up from then 2.8% to the 4.5% range to give it a fuller flavor,” he said. “The original beer was apparently brewed at a time while the brewery was under aerial attack from the Germans.”

As for the choice to brew a porter, Michno said he had a clear vision as to what he wanted to make for the Wright Museum.

“Due to prohibition, a lot of the breweries in America weren’t making anything much different than American lager at the time,” he said. “I didn’t want to brew an expensive version of a watered down beer.”

Based on his own personal test taste, Michno feels confident he achieved his objective. “It tastes good,” he said.

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“I’m excited to bring it to the Wright.”

For those unable to visit the Wright Museum on Saturday October 20, ‘V for Victory Porter’ is available on tap at Burnt Timber Tavern in Wolfeboro.

“A portion of the proceeds from ‘V for Victory Porter’ sales at the Tavern will benefit the Wright Museum,” added Michno.

As for details regarding the October 20 event, adults (21+) who purchase admission to the Wright

Museum on that day will receive one complimentary tasting of beer with additional 12 ounce pours available for purchase. Paid admission will also enable visitors of all ages to enjoy complimentary BBQ pork ribs and homemade mac and cheese courtesy of Mill Street Meat Market and Jacob Ivester, Personal Chef.

For Mike Culver, executive director of the museum, this communityoriented event represents “Wolfeboro

at its best. It is wonderful to see so many businesses working together and with us to create a fun, family-friendly event to help celebrate a great 2018,” he said. “We are all so grateful at the interest and support show by these businesses in the Wright Museum.”

Proceeds from the October 20 event (held indoors) will benefit the Wright Museum, which features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battle field.

“We honor the sacrifices made by this ‘greatest generation’ and demonstrate how its study and appreciation is relevant to our lives today,” added Culver. “I hope people visit us for this event and take a peek inside at exhibits and a collection that bring in close to 19,000 annually…This is a special place and we have some great neighbors, too.”

For more information about the Wright Museum, which is open daily through October 31, visit www. wrightmuseum.org. To learn more about Burnt Timber Brewing and Tavern, or ‘V for Victory Porter,’ visit www.burnttimbertavern.com.

Audubon Bird Program on Trinidad and Tobago Birds On Thursday, October 18 at 7 pm at the Loon Center in Moultonborough, the Lakes Region Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society will offer a program called “Trinidad and Tobago – A Birder’s Trip” presented

by Bob Quinn and Becky Suomala.

These tropical islands are famous as a birding destination, with colorful honeycreepers, motmots, tanagers, and Scarlet Ibis, among many others. Only eight miles from the coast of Venezuela at the closest, they are some of the most biodiverse areas in the West Indies: home to 472 species of birds, about

100 mammals, about 90 reptiles, about 650 butterflies, and 3300 plants in just under 2000 square miles – less than a quarter of the size of New Hampshire.

From the unique oilbird, to the hummingbird show on the Asa Wright Nature Center veranda in Trinidad, to the tropic birds of the blue waters off Tobago, Bob Quinn and Becky Suomala will introduce you to some of the wonders of a trip there. Bob has been there on many trips, and Becky visited in March of 2017 – enjoying the butterflies and plants, as well as the birds.

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Gathering Time Folk Trio to perform fundraising concert We Care of Temple B’nai Israel will conclude its fifth year and 10th benefit concert on October 27 when the organization brings back to the area one of the country’s best folk-rock trios, Gathering Time (gathering-time. com).

Enjoy an evening of memorable music from the 1960’s and 70’s, as well as complimentary snacks and desserts at the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium in Meredith at Inter-Lakes High School on 1 Laker Lane. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert begins at 7:45 pm. Purchase tickets online at tbinh.org. Plan to arrive early for best seats and great refreshments.

The beneficiary of the net proceeds and the contributions of the event sponsors is Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice. This agency provides at-home services from birth to bereavement, and they have served Lakes Region communities since 1918. Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice is a not-for-profit, Medicarecertified provider and is licensed by the State of New Hampshire. The agency is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees from both the Wolfeboro and Laconia regions and is supported by private and corporate donations.

The saying goes “it takes a village” and TBI is fortunate to have tremendous support from more than 100 Lakes Region businesses through the Temple B’nai Israel Sponsor Book, as well as event sponsors for 2018, Meredith Village Savings Bank, Miracle Farms Landscaping Services and Golden

View Health Care. These community minded businesses are working handin-hand with We Care to help improve the lives of their neighbors.

Temple B’nai Israel of Laconia, a small 70 family congregation, is the heart of Jewish activity in the Lakes Region and all of Central New Hampshire. Who would have thought that such a small group could make such a difference in the local community?

Almost five years ago, TBI hatched a unique concept of raising money and donating it to worthy local charities.

TBI named the program We Care and through nine different musical events over four and a half years, the organization has raised, and given away to seven different local nonprofits, (some more than once) nearly $60,000.

The We Care initiative was launched to expand the temple’s commitment to core Jewish values - “to heal the world” (tikkun olam) and “a moral obligation for charitable giving” (tzedakah). We Care is the largest charitable program under the TBI umbrella. The concerts, held twice a year in the spring and fall, have supported families, veterans, domestic abuse victims, children and the homeless.

As this year draws to a close, We Care is already planning for 2019. We Care seeks to partner with small local Lakes Region nonprofits that would benefit from a team of experienced fundraisers to supplement their fundraising efforts.

Requests for consideration can be submitted to info@tbinh.org.

The Glass Pumpkin Patch The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery in Meredith is featuring the 4th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, which will be on display until October 31 in the Meredith shop.

The collection features the work of several League juried artists, including Jordana Korsen, Lada Bohac, and Bob Burch. Beautiful glass pumpkins of all sizes and colors will be available.

If you collect glass pumpkins, this is a must-see exhibit; if you simply love

fall in New England or would like these elegant pieces to decorate your harvest table, stop in and enjoy the Pumpkin love.

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Visioning Session for Birch Ridge Community Forest The Partnership for Birch Ridge Community Forest, consisting of Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG), Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (SELT), and Merrymeeting Lake Association (MMLA), invite all who have an interest in conserving the proposed 2000-acre Birch Ridge Community Forest overlooking Merrymeeting Lake to participate in a community visioning forum on Thursday, November 1 at New Durham Elementary School.

The Community Visioning Session is designed to be fun, informative, and interactive, where participants can learn more about the Birch Ridge Community Forest and help create a shared vision of how to best use and manage the land for the benefit of the community. A concurrent on-site Children’s Program, “Kids Map Their Special Places”, will be available for school-age children.

Refreshments will be served beginning at 6 pm and children should be dropped off at that time. The Visioning Session will run from 6:30 until 8:15 pm. There is no charge for participating, but preregistration is required.

The Partnership is working to

acquire, conserve, and steward Birch Ridge as a community forest. Based on a model developed by the Northern Forest Center, a ‘community forest’ promotes conservation, community, and economic development through community ownership and management of land.

A Community Forest Steering Committee made up of a diverse group of interested individuals is guiding the process of engaging the community to develop a community-informed and supported management plan for Birch Ridge. New Durham and area residents will have opportunities to share their knowledge of the property and to get to know the land better, as well as to express their goals and desired outcomes for the proposed Birch Ridge Community Forest with respect to recreation, access, wildlife habitat, and water quality. This inclusive public process will include a survey of New Durham residents, several outings on the land, and this Community Visioning Session on November 1.

Steve Whitman of Resilience Planning & Design will facilitate the Visioning Session. As a professional

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After a brief introduction to the Birch Ridge project, the heart of the Visioning session will consist of themed breakout tables with maps and question prompts where participants may discuss the topic and leave comments. Table themes will include the future of the existing cabin on Birch Ridge, recreational uses of the property, other community needs related to the property, wildlife considerations, water quality considerations, and educational opportunities. People will be encouraged to visit at least four of the six tables.

MMRG Executive Director Patti Connaughton-Burns is excited about engaging the community in the Birch Ridge Community Forest project. Says Connaughton-Burns, “Birch Ridge has been a local and regional priority for conservation for more than 10 years due to its importance for water quality, scenic views, wildlife, and recreation.

The proposed Community Forest has the potential to be an incredible asset to the Town and region. I hope people will come out for this Visioning Session to tell us about the special places you know on Birch Ridge and share your ideas and dreams for the future of this land. This is your chance to participate in the Community Forest planning process! And the concurrent Children’s Program gives a chance for families with children to be able to join us for the evening as well.”

The Children’s Program, ‘Kids Map Their Special Places’, will be available on site for up to 15 pre-registered school age children whose parents,

grandparents, or other caretakers are attending the Visioning Session.

Trained educators and approved MMRG staff and volunteer chaperones will encourage kids to find creative ways to explore on paper what they love to do outdoors or play an animal guessing game.

The Visioning Session is free and open to the public but pre-registration is requested by noon on Wednesday, October 31. Please register online at seltnh.org/events-page/ or call SELT at 603-778-6088.

The Partnership is currently raising funds to complete the purchase of the property and steward it forever. SELT is preparing several grant applications and recently received the competitive Community Forest grant from US Forest Service. Connaughton-Burns gave an update of the local fundraising efforts at the end of September: “Thanks to an extraordinary challenge campaign, every donation will be matched, dollar for dollar. The fundraising momentum is already very encouraging!”

More information about the Birch Ridge Community Forest and Partnership is available at www.seltnh. org/birchridge. Donations to save and steward Birch Ridge Community Forest may be made to any of the three partner organizations: Moose Mountains Regional Greenways online at www.mmrg.info/donate/ or by mail to MMRG, PO Box 191, Union, NH 03887; Southeast Land Trust online at www.seltnh.org/birchridge or by mail to SELT, PO Box 675, Exeter, NH 03833; Merrymeeting Lake Association online at http://mmlake.org/ or by mail to MMLA, PO Box 468, New Durham, NH 03855.

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Fall is a Busy Time at Remick Museum Plan to attend some of the fun fall happenings at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth. Sign up now and be there for farm events that are geared for every family member.

Mark your calendar for Nocturnal Adventures on Saturday, October 27 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy cattle barn flashlight tours, a scavenger hunt, campfire and s’mores, glowing pumpkin pond and much more! The price is $5 per person and age 4 and under are free.

Plants of Field & Forest: Outdoor Walk takes place on Friday, November 2 from 10:30 am to noon. Throughout the growing season, learn to recognize the abundance of useful, interesting, edible or medicinal plants on the grounds of Remick Museum. Take part in one or multiple walks; with each succeeding walk, you will learn to recognize the plants as they change through their life cycle and add new plants to your repertoire. Walks are fun and casual, but feel free to bring a small notebook or camera to help your memory. The event is free for Museum members and is $5 per person for non-members (includes Museum admission). No registration is required.

Dress for the day’s weather and the varied terrain.

Plants of Field & Forest: Foragers Gathering is scheduled for Friday, November 2 from 1 to 2:30 pm. Bring

your adventurous taste buds and expand your appetite for nature.

Harvest wild, edible plants, then pair them with cultivated ingredients to create a nutritious, delicious menu item. This is the final Gathering of the season. Admission is $5 for members; $10 for non-members and includes Museum admission. Registration closes Wednesday, October 31/when filled. Dress for the day’s weather and varied terrain.

The Fiber Arts Group will meet Tuesdays, November 13 and 27 from 9:30 am to noon. Fiber artists or interested onlookers are welcome to join the Happy Weavers & Friends group to observe the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting and more! Bring your project to work on and the Museum will provide a comfortable space to work. Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator, this group meets every other Tuesday, year round. Admission is free (does not include access to the Museum). No registration is required.

A fun Hearthside Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 17 from 4 to 8 pm. Join the Museum staff for an educational dinner. This evening begins with costumed Museum interpreters guiding guests “back in time” to learn about 19th-century kitchens and food preparation, seasonal farming and foods, and historic cooking recipes and tools. Guests then assist in preparing,

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seasoning, cooking, roasting and baking foods using traditional means and tools—all in the process of creating an authentic, seasonal farmstead meal.

Finally, sit down together to enjoy the fruits of your combined labor.

This will be a BYOB-friendly event.

The cost is $65/person, age 16 (with parent) and above. Reservations close Friday, November 9/when filled.

Small Farmers Club is geared for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, November 30 from 10 to 11 am. At Remick Museum, young children can experience the seasonal rhythms and chores on a historic farmstead. Through ageappropriate activities—including

crafts, games, stories and animal meet and greets—participants enjoy seasonbased activities such as planting, milking, harvesting and wintertime indoor activities. This month’s theme: Various Vegetables, Part II: Below the Ground. Admission is $6/child, ages 2–6. A parent/guardian must accompany their child for the duration of the activity. Children should be dressed to spend time outdoors with appropriate clothing for inclement weather. Registration closes Thursday, November 29/when filled. No walkins, please. For program information and registration, call the Remick Museum at 603-323-7591.

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