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Star-Struck in the Lakes Region

By Abby Scott In first grade, I did a school project on the constellation Perseus, a Greek hero most noted for killing Medusa, the evil Gorgon with snakes for hair and a stony-gaze. (Seriously, she’d turn you to stone if you just looked upon her face!) In the constellation, Perseus is meant to be holding the head of the monstrous Medusa with his sword still raised, but when I was a first grader, it just looked like a couple of lines drawn between stars. It wasn’t until years later, when I found myself reading some Classical Greek literature, that I was reminded of my childhood foray in astronomy. It suddenly hit me: the ancient Greeks who pointed up at a few connected stars and said, “Hey, you know who that looks like?” were looking up at the same bright night sky that I see when I peek out my window at night. I suddenly felt incredibly small and completely in awe.

That’s exactly how Marc Stowbridge, president of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society (NHAS) says you should feel looking up at the night sky. “If you don’t go ‘Oh my gosh!’ and check your pulse to see if you’re breathing,” he says, “you’re not doing it right. Or maybe, you just haven’t seen the right thing yet. That’s why Marc and the NHAS are committed to sharing their love for space with everyone in New Hampshire, whether through their many events or their Library Telescope Program.

NHAS hosts skywatches and solar gazing at libraries and other organizations all around the state (you can find out when and where they’re

happening at NHAS’s website).

Castle in the Clouds, just down the road in Moultonboro, has weekly solar gazing and a few skywatching events throughout the summer. “It’s a delightful spot,” Marc says of Castle in the Clouds. “You have a huge sky to look at…this time of year Jupiter and Saturn will both be up [and] depending on the telescope, we’ll look at star cluster and galaxies and all sorts of things.” Marc and other NHAS members will bring their telescopes to the events, but you’re welcome to bring your own, too. “If there’s a lot of people at a skywatch, I very often will not even unpack [my telescope].

I’ll just bring my toolkit along and help people get theirs together,” Marc says.

Why is it called a skywatch and not stargazing? Well, there are a lot more things to look at than just stars.

“Saturn is a very good target…the moon certainly is,” and, much to my surprise, Marc added, “[but] looking at a full moon is not recommended. It’s so glary…crescent moons are much more fun because you see the shadows… you get a sense of depth” that you

otherwise wouldn’t get looking at a big and bright full moon.

I was most interested to hear about the NHAS’s solar gazing events. I couldn’t help but ask how can you look at the sun without hurting your eyes?

Marc laughs at that, saying, “I have a hydrogen-Alpha telescope.” After a bit of explanation, I finally understand that it’s a unique sort of telescope that really only lets you look at the sun. “Anything else you stare at, you won’t see a thing,” Marc says. “It filters out all the light except for the color hydrogen…a rather funny orange color.” This allows you to look at the sun’s eruptions and prominences without affecting your vision at all. “Come, disobey your mother and look at the sun,” he jokes.

Getting a chance to look at the sun during one of the NHAS’s solar gazing events is an incredibly unique experience. It’s only been in the past few decades that this sort of technology has even been available to astronomy enthusiasts, and the telescopes are still

not widely used. “Even amongst the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, there’s not very many of us that have solar scopes,” Marc notes.

Even during the upcoming solar eclipse—mark your calendars for mid-afternoon on August 21—Marc stresses the importance of not looking at the sun. Around here, he says, we’ll get about a 70% eclipse (meaning 70% of the sun will be covered by the earth’s shadow), but even when only a teeny bit of sun is visible, it’s still not safe to look. “Don’t try to wear five sunglasses,” Marc says, half-jokingly.

“They’ll work, but you won’t be seeing very well afterwards.” He suggests using eclipse glasses, or making a homemade pinhole camera. (You can check with your local library to see if they’re one of the many across the country offering free eclipse glasses.)

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•Star-Struck Continued from page 3 Sputnik and the Space Race as what kick-started his passion for astronomy.

“My main interest in astronomy is teaching,” he says, which explains his excitement over the NHAS Library Telescope Program. Since 2008, the NHAS has been placing telescopes in libraries all over New Hampshire. Just

here in the Lakes Region, more than eight libraries participate, including Gilford, Laconia, and Meredith. The telescopes can be checked out just like any other book, and come with just about anything you need for a night—or a few nights—of amateur astronomy. “The best book I know for skywatching is the one we put with the library telescope: The [National] Audubon Society Pocket Guide to the

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And, if you have a telescope of your own that you’re not quite sure how to operate, Marc encourages you to attendone of the public skywatches held at the McAuliffe-Shepherd Discovery Center in Concord—named for two of New Hampshire’s own astronauts, Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepherd—on the first Friday of every month.

But what if you can’t get your hands on a telescope? Well, the Perseid meteor shower (named for the constellation Perseus, from which the meteors seem to fly out of), coming up in the middle of August, is a great way to enjoy the night sky without any special equipment. “Meteors will tend to radiate out from a particular spot in the sky…[so] find a clear spot of sky, [and] they’ll go streaking across it,” Marc says. But, he advises, “I have a rule, if you will, that if I’m out looking at shooting stars everybody in my group is going to be looking in the same direction…up!” Otherwise, if everyone in your group is looking in different directions, one person might see a meteor on the left, another on the right, and if you’re in the middle, you’ll get a little dizzy from looking

back and forth trying to catch them all.

Marc says that Robert Frost’s “StarSplitter” has got to be one of the best poems about astronomy, and the NHAS even uses a quote from the poem as their charge for the Library Telescope Program, but I’m partial to the poem’s opening lines. The NHAS’s excitement about astronomy is enough to make the constellations come alive, something that Frost seemed to understand in his description of Orion emerging as night settles on New Hampshire: “You know Orion always comes up sideways.

Throwing a leg up over our fence of mountains, And rising on his hands, he looks in on me…”

Imagining Orion, and Perseus too, climbing over the White Mountains and finding their places in the sky each night reminds me of what the people who first pointed out the constellations must have felt: awe, but excited to find out more of the night sky’s secrets.

From library telescopes, to skywatches, to solar gazes, to just laying in a field and looking up, there are so many ways to get to know the night sky better this summer. To learn more about the Library Telescope Program, upcoming skywatches and solar gazing events and more, visit the NHAS online at www.nhastro.com.

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The Ghost Train steams into Tamworth at The Barnstormers Anyone familiar with The Barnstormers Theatre knows the legend of The Ghost Train, dubbed “the greatest ghost story of all time.” When Francis and Alice Cleveland and Ed Goodnow founded The Barnstormers, they chose Arnold Ridley’s The Ghost Train as their first show, knowing it would captivate 1931 audiences.

Now, 87 years and several (!) performances later, audience members still clamor to know when The Ghost Train will ride into the theatre which, The Barnstormers is thrilled to announce, will be this summer, July 13 to 22.

“Our production invites you to step back in time with us - to when the good guys were clever and cunning, the bad guys were more recognizable and predictable, and the train station was the one great communal nexus for all,” shares Blair Hundertmark, the show’s director. “While the world has indeed become much more complicated since 1923, when Arthur Ridley wrote The Ghost Train, our imaginations remain as eager as ever to be thrilled and titillated by the prospects of ghosts and the tension of suspense.”

The show’s plot centers on an eclectic group of travelers, with little in common, who miss their connection and must spend the night in a closed

Frank T. Wells as the foreboding Station Master, warning travelers about the ghost train. (Image courtesy Barnstormers Photography) train station in backwoods Maine, not far from the Canadian border. When the travelers are told by the less-thanfriendly Station Master the story of the ghost train that runs through there every year on the anniversary of a terrible accident, most are skeptical - until they hear the train whistle in the distance.

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Sweetbloods Bring Sweet Music to Tuftonboro Janet and Phil Sanguedolce are a local acoustic duo called The Sweetbloods. They are from Meredith, NH and their music is well known in the Lakes Region/White Mountains area. They specialize in blending tight vocal arrangements with tasteful guitar accompaniment.

They will perform on July 13, as the second in a series of free concerts at 19 Mile Bay Beach Pavilion in Tuftonboro. The free concert starts at 6:30 pm.

The duo’s repertoire is varied and incorporates songs from several genres and time periods. Their music centers around acoustic versions of classic rock tunes, folk rock and country rock tunes intermingled with folk, bluegrass, reggae, calypso, blues, and jazz tunes.

The duo’s primary influences include the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Band, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Emmy Lou Harris, and Joni Mitchell to name a few.

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vocalist performing professionally for over 45 years. He has played guitar, keyboards, fiddle, bass, and pedal steel guitar in various bands in the Midwest and New England. Janet is a talented visual and ceramic artist who has been performing professionally as a guitarist/vocalist for 10 years. Her hypnotic voice has been likened to that of Emmy Lou Harris.

On Sunday, July 23, the NH Music Festival returns to Tuftonboro with a brass quintet, as part of their Music in the Mountains Series. The New Hampshire Music Festival is a summer festival that honors the tradition of classical music while exploring new artistic paths.

The Summer Concert Series at the Pavilion is presented by Meredith Village Savings Bank, and coordinated

by Tuftonboro Parks and Rec. All concerts begin at 6:30 pm; seating is on the lawn or beach so please bring your favorite chair of blanket. While the concerts are free to the public, a

The Sweetbloods will perform on July 13, the second in a series of free concerts at the 19 Mile Bay Beach Pavilion. free-will offering will be accepted and concessions sold, with proceeds benefitting the Tuftonboro Scholarship Fund. For more information on the

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Get Groovin’ with the Doo Wop Project On Friday, July 14 Great Waters Music Festival will present The Doo Wop Project at Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro.

The Doo Wop Project (DWP) begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Throughout the show, the DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and

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Charl Brown, Dominic Nolfi, Russell Fischer, Dominic Scaglione Jr., and Dwayne Cooper make up the Doo Wop Project’s five-part harmony. They are accompanied by their music director, Sonny Paladino. Each member of the group has numerous Broadway credits attached to his name, including Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical and Hairspray. Brown received a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of Smokey Robinson in Motown. While these musicals have clear stars of the show, the Doo Wop Project shares lead vocals and doesn’t have one main singer — something Nolfi said was important to the group. Though their set list includes songs they’ve sung on the Great White Way, Nolfi said performing as the Doo Wop Project is different; he describes it as “harmony, partnership and fun.” “The main thing about forming this group was so we could be in the driver’s seat and make

all the calls creatively,” Nolfi said.

The idea for the group emerged after several of the members were working together on Jersey Boys four years ago. They began brainstorming after asking, “What were the [Four] Seasons listening to?” Nolfi said. They then looked to modern artists, such as Bruno Mars and Boys II Men, whose music is influenced by doo-wop.

The group sings a number of songs, from the Four Seasons’ “Sherry” to Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.” But one song Nolfi said the group is “daunted by and enjoys most” is “That’s My Desire,” which was made popular by Sammy Kaye in 1946. “It’s the closest to street singing, which is how Doo Wop really started,” Nolfi said. “Singing a cappella always makes us fret, but it always goes well.”

The show will start at 7:30 pm and is sponsored by Fidelity Investments, TD Bank, Ballentine Partners, Baker Newman Noyes, Green Mountain Communications, The Laker, 105.7 The River, Northeast Delta Dental, and Avery Insurance Agency.

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SLA to Host Exploration of Aquatic Microbes in Squam Lake Join the Squam ed to open your Lakes Association mind, as opening (SLA) for a peek your eyes may into the world not be sufficient, of the small and to those beings microscopic that you cannot on Friday, July see. Additionally, 14 from 10 am topics discussing to noon. SLA the protection of Conservation microbes will be intern, Alice discussed, and the Goldstein-Plesser, possible ramifiwill unveil the cations mistreatotherwise invis- The beautiful, natural world via the Squam ment may cause. ible and over- Lakes Association. (Courtesy photo) The guided looked creatures discovery bethat surround us. gins at 10 am Learn about their fascinating abilities at the Squam Lakes Association and their important role in the environHeadquarters, 534 US Rt. 3 in ment. The aquatic systems of Squam Holderness. For more information, or Lake will be explored with a brief boat to sign up for this Adventure Ecology trip into Piper Cove. Additionally, a Program, visit the SLA website (www. brief walk around the SLA will yield squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA dinumerous opportunities to observe the rectly at 603-968-7336. The SLA also microbes that accompany us in our teroffers further Adventure Ecology trips restrial existence. throughout the summer. Every Friday The world as you know it would not from June 16 through August 18, these function without these tiny creatures. free programs are open to the public The air we breathe, the soil we walk on, and cover a variety of nature and conthe plants we grow, and the fish in our servation related topics. lakes would not exist without these imThe Adventure Ecology proportant tiny beings. This day will open grams are presented by the Squam your eyes to the life that surrounds and Conservation Interns who spend their supports all the things around you. summers on Squam performing imBy the end of the program, participortant conservation work in support pants will understand why microbes of the Association’s mission. are so important. This day is intend-

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Make Your Dream Come True at the Annual New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction Attend the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s 17th Annual Vintage Boat and Car auction on July 15 and you could leave with a beautifully restored Chris Craft, a rare Fantail Launch, a sporty 1959 fiberglass Sea Fury, or an original Peter Ferber painting.

With auctioneer Peter Coccoluto (NH License No. 3080) the sales of a 1956 Chris Craft Capri, a 1992 pontoon boat, a sleek 1991 Mercedes 500 SL, and over 100 other items fly by! The auction starts promptly at 10 am.

Since its first running in 2000, the Boat Museum’s Annual Vintage Boat & Car Auction in Wolfeboro has become the place to find restored boats, treasures to restore, meticulous reproductions, and a chance to mingle with New England’s savviest and most experienced classic boaters and hobbyists. In addition to boats and cars, auction lots include motors, boat parts and maritime collectibles for the home.

The Bargain Tent, which debuted last year, will be back. Here you can find great deals on a range of items that have been donated to the museum, including

A view from last year’s auction. (Courtesy photo) used books, décor, posters, motors, clothing and more. The Bargain Tent sale begins promptly at 9 am and it is cash and carry.

Auction items are posted for preview at www.nhbm.org and are updated daily. Onsite previews are scheduled from noon to 5 pm Friday, July 14, and 8 to 10 am on Auction Day. Pre-

registration for the auction is free and will speed your process Saturday morning. Pre-register at www.nhbm. org or call the Museum at 603-5694554 prior to July 15. You also can register under the tent during both preview hours. People are encouraged to arrive early the day of the auction, not only to speed registration, but to

avoid any traffic in Wolfeboro.

The Vintage Boat & Car Auction will be held rain or shine under a large tent on the Museum property at 399 Center Street (Route 28/109 North) in Wolfeboro, NH. All proceeds benefit the New Hampshire Boat Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization that focuses on the social history of life on New Hampshire’s lakes and the state’s important freshwater boating traditions.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum is open to the public for the 2017 season and will remain open through Monday, October 9, 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday, and Sunday noon to 4 pm. The Museum is a not-for-profit institution that focuses on the social history of life on New Hampshire’s lakes and the state’s important fresh water boating traditions. It is located, 2 miles from downtown Wolfeboro in the former Allen “A” Resort dance hall.

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It’s the society wedding of the version, renamed High Society, was the Lakes Region for filmed in 1956, starring Bing Crosby, year and you’re invited when the Winnipesaukee Playhouse presents Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Louis the Cole Porter musical, thelaker.com High Society.

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It’s Time for the 40th Annual Loon Festival Come join the loons for the 40th Annual Loon Festival at the Loon Center in Moultonboro, NH on Saturday, July 15 from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be fun for the whole family, including balloon animals, live animals, face-painting, and loon facts trivia that might earn you some throws at the dunk tank! There will also be slideshows presented by Loon Center biologists.

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The NH Lakes Association will have a display where you can learn about lakes and plants with their “Watershed Warrior Activity Circuit”. Mo’s balloon animals and Caitlyn’s creative facepainting are not to be missed!

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July 10, A Manufactured Wilderness, 3:30-4:30 pm, info on why summer camps were created, camp architecture, Connecticut College Prof. Abigail Van Slyck will be the speaker, Museum of the White Mts., 34 Highland St., Plymouth, info: 535-3210.

July 10, Outdoor Explorations – What’s Living in Our Pond? Program by UNH’s Bob Craycraft, 10 am, Carriage House at Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-register/info: 476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 10, Solar Gazing, 1-3 pm, free, takes place on grounds of Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, led by Marc Stowbridge of NH Astronomical Society. Info: 476-4900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 11, Caterpillar Lab, 10 am-2 pm, learn about caterpillars, with caterpillar nature walk from 3-4 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

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July 11, Painting Garden Stakes, children’s workshop, Sandwich Home Industries, League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich village, pre-register/info: 284-6831.

July 11, Pollinator Party, 9:30 am-5 pm, visit with local beekeepers, learn how to raise bees, walk the live animal/nature trail, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

July 11-12, How to Be a Friend, Kamp Kindness, 10 am-noon, ages 5-8, sign up early, spaces fill up fast, Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, registration form: www.thelibbymuseum.org.

July 11, 18 & 25, Chair Fiber Rush Weaving, adult workshop, Sandwich Home Industries, League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich village, pre-register/info: 284-6831.

July 12, Animals with a Bad Reputation, the benefits of three misunderstood wild animals, free, 2 pm, Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

July 12, Live Animal Program, program presented by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 10:30 am, Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, N. Woodstock, 745-8031.

July 12, Mountaintop Yoga for the TRUE Beginner, Gunstock Mt. Resort, Gilford, peaceful chairlift ride to top of mt., meet at welcome center at 8:40 am, lift ride begins at 9 am, reserve: www.gunstock.com.

July 12, Summer Reading Program, Mime, free entertainment for the public, 1-3 pm, New Durham Library, 2 Old Bay Rd., New Durham, info: 859-2201.

July 12, Wet Felt Pillow, children’s workshop, Sandwich Home Industries, League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich village, pre-register/info: 284-6831.

July 12-13, Metal Clay Jewelry, adult workshop, Sandwich Home Industries, League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich village, pre-register/info: 284-6831.

July 13, Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England, 6:30 pm, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, free, NH Humanities sponsored program, 279-4303.

July 13, Everest the Hard Way, slide show and talk by Ed Webster, 7 pm, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, 476-8895.

July 13, Nearer to Nature, 9-11:30 am, explore Pettitt Forest in Ashland with naturalist Margaret Gillespie, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9687194.

July 13, NH’s Long Love-Hate Relationship with its Agricultural Fairs, 7 pm, Sanbornton Historical Society, Lane Tavern, 520 Sanborn Rd., Sanbornton, free, NH Humanities sponsored program, 286-4526.

July 13, Who Calls in the Night? 7:30 pm, free, program on owls at night with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, The Loon Center, 183 Lee’s Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www.loon.org.

July 14, Aquatic Microbes in Squam Lake, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Association, Holderness, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, sign up: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

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July 14, Art Walk, explore outdoors environment with visual artists, conservationists and NH Music Festival musicians. Encounter small NHMF ensembles performing alongside visual artists. Double Head Trail, Sandwich, info: NH Music Festival, info: www.nhmf.org., 238-9007.

July 14, Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England, 7 pm, Ashland RR Station Museum, 69 Depot St., Rt. 132, Ashland, free, NH Humanities sponsored program, 968-7716.

July 14, Clay Animal Sculpture and Collage & Drawing, children’s workshops, Sandwich Home Industries, League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich village, pre-register/ info: 284-6831.

July 14, Cooking Demo with Liz Barbour, gourmet chef, 10:30 am, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, limited 35 participants; sign up in advance: 476-8895.

July 14, Life Under Logs, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

July 14, Mrs. Doubtfire, (PG), Dusk, Foss Field Soccer Field, Wolfeboro. Rain date is Saturday. www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation July 14, Music in the Mountains, Mount Major, off Rt. 11, Alton Bay, free, visit NH Music Festival for time/info: www.nhmf.org., 238-9007.

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July 14, Open Air Landscape Art, 10 am-noon, join local artist Mary Ann Stockman for outdoor art session at various locations around Castle grounds. Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro. Info/pre-register: 476-5410. (Also takes place July 28 & Aug. 4.)

July 14, Swim with a Mission, Wellington State Park, Newfound Lake, 614 W. Shore Rd., Bristol, www.swimwithamission.com.

July 14, Whelen Modified All-Star Shoot Out, 2:10 pm, NH Motor Speedway, Rt. 106, Loudon, tickets/info: 783-4931.

July 15, Annual NE Vintage Boat and Car Auction, (17th annual), 10 am, bid on boats, artwork, cars and more, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: 5694554, www.nhbm.org.

July 15, Ben & Jerry Grand Opening Celebration with special guests the REAL Ben & Jerry!, 1-4 pm, Ben & Jerry appearance 2-3 pm, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, info: 279-2200.

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July 15, Brewing in NH: An Informal History of Beer Making from Colonial Times to Present, 3-4 pm, Clarke House Museum Complex, Wolfeboro Historical Society, N. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 15, Donations Accepted for Church Fair, 9 am-noon, Melvin Village Community Church, drop off items at barn across street from the church, barn will be staffed to accept your donations of good condition, clean items (sorry, not accepted: tvs, computers, sewing machines, pianos, pillows, mattresses, baby furniture and upholstered furniture).

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July 15, 40th Annual Loon Festival, 10 am-2 pm, 183 Lee’s Mill Rd., Moultonborough, Games, wild life exhibits, face painting, storytelling and more. www.loon.org July 15, Fancy Nancy and the Mystery at the Museum, noon-2 pm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840. Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www. nhbm.org.

July 15, Juggler Steve Corning, presented by Gafney Library, at Wakefield Opera House, High St., Sanbornville, 10 am, free, info: 522-9735.

July 15, Kiln Fired Glass Pendants, adult workshop, Sandwich Home Industries, League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich village, pre-register/info: 284-6831.

July 15, Nickfest, 11 am - 4 pm, Brewster Field, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro. Family fun event, inflatable games, food, Live Music and more. Rain Date July 16. www. thenick.org.

July 15, Nor’Easter 100, 1 pm, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, NH Motor Speedway, Rt. 106, Loudon, tickets/info: 783-4931.

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July 15, The Shoe as Art workshop with Jim Daubenspeck of Daub’s Cobbler Shop, 9 am, Jim shares how to transform old shoes into wearable works of art, held at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Center Sandwich, info: 284-7728.

July 15-16, 28th Annual Craft Fair at the Bay, 10 am-5 pm, Alton Bay Community House and Grounds, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, Castleberry Fairs, free admission, 332-2616, www.castleberryfairs.com.

July 15-16, Handcrafted in NH Fest, 10 am-5 pm, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, Breton Woods, info: 278-5404.

July 16, Caffeinated Classics at Café Monte Alto, Main St., Plymouth, 9:30 am, NH Music Festival, info: 238-9007, www.nhmf.org.

July 16, Honey Bee Presentation, 2 pm, The Benz Center, 18 Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, free, discussion by Athena Contus of Wonalancet Honeybee Co., info: 2846428.

July 16, NH 301, pre-qualifying race, 3 pm, NH Motor Speedway, Loudon, tickets/info: 783-4931.

July 16, Sunrise Sunday, a Guided Hike, meet at welcome center at 5 am, Gunstock Mt. Resort, Gilford, info: 293-4341.

July 17, Nick Golf Classic and Tournament, Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Course, Wolfeboro/New Durham area, 1 pm shotgun start, pre-registration/info: 569-1909.

July 17, Outdoor Explorations – What’s Living in Our Pond? Program by UNH’s Bob Craycraft, 10 am, Carriage House at Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-register/info: 476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 18, Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England, 7 pm, Ossipee Historical Society, Old Carroll County Courthouse, 20 Courthouse Square, Ossipee, free, NH Humanities sponsored program, 539-1984.

July 18, Covered Bridges of NH, 6:30 pm, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, free, NH Humanities sponsored program, 279-4303.

July 18, Invasive Species Removal Days, 9:30 – 11 am, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

July 18, Pleasures of the Parlor: Playlists from a Victorian iPod, 7:30 pm, Holderness Historical Society, US Rt. 3 Curry Place, Holderness, free, NH Humanities sponsored program, 279-4303.

July 18, Wreck of Winnipesaukee, talk by NH diver Hans Hug, Jr., 6-8 pm, free, public welcome, learn about what’s under the lake, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

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Adult Summer Sailing Series, Wednesdays, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, 5-7 pm, throughout the summer, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Andover Historical Society, historic buildings open Saturdays, 10 am-3 pm, Sundays 12:30-3 pm, tour Potter Place Railroad Station, J.C. Emons Store, gravesites of famous magician Richard Potter and his wife, Tucker Mt. Schoolhouse. Info: pres@ andoverhistory.org.

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Art Walk, Wolfeboro, (7/29, 8/26 & 9/30), monthly self-guided tour of galleries in Wolfeboro, 5-7:30 pm. Select locations featuring fine art paintings, prints, jewelry, live music, visit Wolfeboro Art Walk on Facebook.

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

Belknap Range Conservation Coalition Meetings, 3rd Thurs. of the month, email info@belknaprange.org for meeting time and place.

Blue Star Program, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, active-duty military and their families enjoy free admission (also National Guard and Reserve). Call for hours/info: 323-7591. Valid May 30-Sept. 2.

Castle in the Clouds, tours/exhibits/events, café, walking trails, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, open daily, info: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Childrens’ Theatre Camp, with Sharon Arsenault, various dates, info: www. rochesteroperahouse.com. Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 3351992.

Community Youth Sailing Program, Squam Lakes Assoc., weekly sailing classes from June 26-Aug. 10, info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

EcoTours, learn about lake ecology onboard the EcoTour, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., tour led by Newfound Audubon naturalists, tours take place weekly, mornings and afternoons through late Aug., reserve: 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Explore Squam Cruise, daily 1-2:30 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, pre-register info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org. Also offering Nature of the Lakes Cruise: 7/4-8/31; Loon Cruises: 6/5-8/28; Dinner & Sunset Cruise: 7/20 & 7/27; Lake Explorers Family Cruise: 7/11, 7/25 & 8/8.

Family Party Night, Wednesdays aboard the M/S Mount Washington, bring the family for dinner and kid-centered music and dancing. Kids under age 13 cruise for free. A great way for kids to get out on the lake and have fun, dance and watch the sun set!

Departs Weirs Beach, 6-9 pm, tickets/info: 366-MOUNT. Finding Place on Paper – Contemporary Poets and Printmakers Explore the Lakes Region & White Mts., on exhibit through Oct. 22, creations of local artists and poets on display, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, www.castleintheclouds. org, 476-5900.

Franklin Hospital Farmer’s Market, Tues. 3-6 pm, through Sept. 12, Aiken Ave., Franklin, 934-2060.

Kirkwood Gardens, stroll garden with colorful plants and shrubs, see birds. Free, open to public, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Laconia Farmer’s Market, 8 am-noon, Beacon St. East, downtown Laconia, www. laconiafarmersmarket.com.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Rte. 3, Weirs Beach. Preserving and promoting history of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity with memorabilia, photos, maps, models of steamboats 1833-1939, posters and photos of grand hotels plus artifacts ranging from Indian arrowheads to Big Band posters. Lectures and children’s corner. Call for hours: 366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, meets last Thursday of the month; weekly morning classes on Wednesday from 10-11:30 am at Wolfeboro Public Library, for information call Cindy Scott: 569-2428.

Lantern Tours, Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, guided lantern tours on Wed., Fri. & Sat. evenings in July & Aug.; Sat. & Sun. in Sept., limited dates in Oct. N. Woodstock, 745-8031.

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Libby Museum, a museum of natural history, Tues.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. noon-4 pm, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, for more information: 569-5709, www.thelibbymuseum. org.

Lil Sprouts, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, ages 5-8, Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info/pre-register: 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Live animal shows, Wednesdays, 2 pm, free, Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Lunch Box to Paint Box, noon-1 pm, first Tues. of each month artist Larry Frates demonstrates drawing and painting, free, public welcome, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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Millie B Boat Rides, tour Lake Winnipesaukee in vintage wooden Hacker Craft Millie B, rides run for 45 minutes, departs from Wolfeboro Town Docks, NH Boat Museum for tickets/info: 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

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Milton Farmer’s Market and Free Museum Admission, last Sat. of each month MayOct., 9:30 am-1:30 pm, local crafts, farm produce, homemade bread, jellies, homespun yarn, handmade and locally grown items, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, farmmuseum.org.

Nature Trails, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, interactive trail with live animal exhibits. Admission charge; 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

NH Boat Museum, exhibits: Racing on the Bay: The Wolfeboro Vintage Race Boat Regatta, Big Dreams; Little Boats: Mid-Century Model Toy Boats and Half Hull Models: Small Plans, Big Boats. Plus new exhibits of vintage boats and cars. 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org. Open May 27-Columbus Day. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, gardens, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Events and programs throughout the year. Call 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, info/summer hours: www.remickmuseum.org. Summer season hours: June 17-Sept. 2 - Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm; Sundays 9 am-4 pm.

River Otter Feeding, (May 1-Nov. 1), Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:30 am, see two playful river otters enjoy an early lunch, learn about otter biology, included in regular trail admission, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Sailboat Races, Thursdays, 6 pm, through mid Oct., Saunders Bay, Gilford, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Assoc., info: www.lwsa.org, time/info: j80fleetcaptian@lwsa. org.

Sandwich Historical Society, Elisha Marston House Museum, Sandwich, June 24Sept. 30: Wed.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm, www.sandwichhistorical.org or 284-6269. (This year celebrating 100th anniversary of the Sandwich Historical Society.)

Sculpture Walk, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, open to public, tour outdoor, juried Meredith sculpture walk year round, info: www.greatermeredithprogram. com.

Silver Lake Railroad, runs from July 1-Sept. 3 on Saturdays and Sundays at noon, 1, 2 and 3 pm, first come, first served, 55-minute scenic train ride through backwoods, donations accepted, Silver Lake Depot, 1381 Village Rd., Madison. Also visit 1941 Stirling Diner, Depot Museum, www.silverlakerailroad.com.

Summer Camps – The White Mts. Roots of an Iconic American Experience, through Sept. 13, 2017, history of camping/summer camps in NH White Mountain exhibit, Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210.

WHICH CAME FIRST?

An exhibition of chickens, eggs, and the age old question~ Now thru July 31 Be sure to get your 2017 Limited-Edition Ornament Winter’s Waltz by Walker Boyle 279 DW Hwy. • Meredith • 603-279-7920 •www.nhcrafts.org/Meredith Like us on Facebook so you can see other beautiful things made by NH’s finest artists ~ www.facebook.com/nhcraft

Summer Food Service Program, meals provided for eligible children without charge, first come/first served at Brewster Beach, Clark Rd., Wolfeboro from – 10:45 am-1:45 pm, July 10-Aug. 18; Tuftonboro Town Beach, 19 Bay Rd., Tuftonboro from 10:30 am12:30 pm, July 3-July 27, program of Governor Wentworth Regional School District.

Summer Reading Program, free entertainment for the public, Wednesdays in July, 1-3 pm, New Durham Library, 2 Old Bay Rd., New Durham, 859-2201.

Sunday Brunch Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington, May 21-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. (May 21 through October 22), 366-5531 or www. cruiseNH.com.

Tamworth Summer Farmer’s Market, 30 Tamworth Rd., July 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. 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.

The American Soldier, A Photographic Tribute, The Civil War to the War in Iraq, exhibit from July 1-Oct. 31, Wright Museum, Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www. wrightmuseum.org.

Thursdays Laconia Main Street Marketplace, municipal parking lot, downtown Laconia, weekly markets from 3-6 pm, crafts, baked goods, produce and more, through Sept., info: 528-8541.

Tools of Our Forefathers, old tools used in the area, Madison Historical Society, open June 1-Sept. 30 on Tues. from 2-4 pm, or by request; info: www.madisonnhhistoricalsociety.org.

Trails Open Daily, (May 1-Nov. 1), Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9:30 am-5 pm, admission charge, live animals in enclosures along the trail, info: www. nhnature.org., 968-7194.

Up Close to Animals, 11 am, noon, 1, 2, 3 pm, meet live animals up close, educational talks, daily July - Labor Day, then on weekends through Columbus Day, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Weirs Beach Fireworks, Friday evenings at 10 pm, from July 7 to Aug. 18, Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sun., Sept. 3 at 10 pm, www.weirsbeach.com.

Wellness Wednesdays Yoga on the Lawn of Lucknow (Castle in the Clouds), 6 pm, every Wed. from July 5-Aug. 30, pre-register (space is limited to 25 participants), Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900.

Traditions Restaurant & Pub at Purity Spring Resort offers nearby lakeside dining featuring classic and creative comfort food.

Enjoy a craft draft or seasonal drink on our porch, nosh on apps and light fare with friends in our cozy pub or enjoy the resort feel of our dining room with lake views. Visit traditionsnh.com to view menu, hours and specials.

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July 10-15, Cole Porter’s High Society, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Reservoir Rd., Meredith, info/tickets: 279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

July 11, Improv Meet Up, 6-8 pm, improvisational acting, no experience necessary, 12 Main St., Sandwich, Advice To The Players, info: 284-7115.

July 12, Taylor Whiteside concert, 7:30 pm, admission and light refreshments by donation, Arts Center at 12 Main St., Sandwich, info: 284-7532.

July 13, Doug Thompson performs for Acoustic Thursday, 8 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

July 13, Ragged Mountain Band, 6:30-8 pm, Kelley Park, downtown Bristol, free, bring lawn chair for seating, 744-2713.

July 13, The Sweetbloods, 6:30 pm, 19 Mile Beach Pavilion, Bay Road, Tuftonboro. Free admission, concessions available. Parksandrec@ tuftonboro. org. www.tuftonboro.org.

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July 13-16 & 20-23, [title of show], musical at Little Church Theater, Holderness, comedy about two guys writing a musical about two guys! Tickets/ info: littlechurchtheater.com.

July 13-22, The Ghost Train, The Barnstormers, Tamworth village, summer theatre, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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July 14, Center Harbor Town Band Concert, 7 pm, Center Harbor at the bandstand, free, public welcome, chparksandrec@metrocast.net.

July 14, Comedian Mark Riccadonna, 7 pm, Rochester Opera House, Rochester, 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

And DOCKSIDE SOFT SERVE

July 14, Devil Don’t Sleep Summer Tour with Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr and Luke Combs, doors open 5 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets/info: 603-293-4700, www.meadowbrook.net.

Serving: Burgers, Dogs, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood Rolls and Seafood Platters

July 14, Doo Wop Project, 7:30 pm, Great Waters Music Festival, Kingswood Arts Center, 396 S. Main St., Wolfeboro. 569-7710, www.greatwaters.org

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July 14, Moose Mountain Jazz Band, 6 pm food, 7 pm, free concert, under the tent, Wakefield Opera House, Sanbornville, info: 522-0126.

July 14-15, 21-23, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Village Players Theatre, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, www.village-players.com, 5699656.

July 15, Allegiance Concert, 7 pm, Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, Alton Bay, 875-6161. www.altonbay.org.

Taste of Winnipesaukee - Pescetarian

July 15, By Request, 7 pm, Cate Park Bandstand, Wolfeboro Town Docks. www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

Applewood Smoked Prime Rib $19.95 Every Friday 6-8pm While it Lasts Open daily from 11am to 9pm • 569-8668

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July 14, Fireworks, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com.

Kingswood Youth Center Chili Cookoff

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July 14, Dueling Pianos, Jim Tyrell and Gardner Berry, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

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July 15, Chamber Concert, 7:30 pm, Anderson Hall, 205 S. Main St. Wolfeboro.

New Hampshire Music Festival musicians present an exciting array of classical music for ensembles ranging in size. 238-9007, www.nhmf.org.

July 15, Don Campbell Band, summer outdoor concert, Hebron Gazebo, 6 pm, downtown Hebron, 744-3335, hebrongazebo@gmail.com.

July 15, Van Morrison Tribute by Gardner Berry, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

nh Laconia, July 15, Lenny Clark, 9 am, comedy show, wOlfebOrO, Pitman’s Freight Room, tickets: 527-0043.

July 15, Windham Swing Band, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, Tioga Pavilion, Mill St., Belmont, bring a lawn chair for seating, lite refreshments available. 998-3525.

July 16, Club Soda band concert, 6 pm, free, public welcome, Savina Hartwell Memorial Bandstand, Tilton Island Park, Main St./Rt. 3, Tilton, bring lawn chair or blanket, (concert series is celebrating 25 yrs!), refreshment/food available; no alcohol allowed, 286-3000.

July 17, Bedford Boys, presented by Alex Kershaw, 7 pm, Wright Museum, program will be held at Great Hall in Wolfeboro Town Hall, downtown Wolfeboro, advance reservations: 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

July 18, Avenged Seven Fold Volbeat concert, doors open 5 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets/info: 603-293-4700, www. meadowbrook.net.

July 19, Shelby Trevor classical violin & Daniel Padgett piano concert, 7:30 pm, admission and light refreshments by donation, Arts Center at 12 Main St., Sandwich, info: 284-7532.

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July 19-29, The Hounds of the Baskervilles, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Rd., Meredith, 279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Leaves On the Hour From Town Docks On the Half-Hour From Railroad Station 10-4 Seven Days

July 19-30, South Pacific, Inter-Lakes Summer Theatre, One Laker Lane, Meredith, 707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

Wolfeboro Trolley Company

Wolfeboro, NH • 603-569-1080 www.wolfeborotrolley.com

July 20, Eric Grant performs for Acoustic Thursday, 8 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Narrated Trolley Tours • Private Charters

July 20, Outdoor Concert in Rotary Park, 39th Army Band NH National Guard, 6:30-8 pm, free, bring lawn chair or blanket, in case of rain show will be held indoors at Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www. belknapmill.org.

July 20, Summer Outdoor Concert, 6:30 pm, on the lawn of the Farmington Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, free, bring canned good donations for food pantry. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for seating, 755-4816.

July 20, Swing Rocket, 6:30-8 pm, Kelley Park, downtown Bristol, free, bring lawn chair for seating, 744-2713.

July 21, Adrienne Danrich-This Little Light of Mine, 7:30 pm, Great Waters Music Festival, Anderson Hall, 205 S. Main St., Wolfeboro. Free show, Tickets required 569-7710, www.greatwaters.org.

July 21, Center Harbor Town Band Concert, 7 pm, Center Harbor at the bandstand, free, public welcome, chparksandrec@metrocast.net.

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Loon Preservation Committee’s 40th Annual Loon Festival

July 21, Dueling Pianos, Matt Langley and Jim Tyrell, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

July 21, Fireworks, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com.

At The Loon Center

July 21, Jim Messina concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551.

July 21, Linda Pouliet jazz blues vocalist, 6 pm food, 7 pm, free concert, under the tent, Wakefield Opera House, Sanbornville, info: 522-0126.

Saturday, July 15 • 10 am–2 pm Rain or Shine ~ Free Admission!

July 22, Billy Joel Tribute by Jim Tyrell, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Crafts For Kids • Storytelling • Face Painting • Loon Facts Dunk Tank • Biologist Slide Presentations Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Exhibit with Live Animals New Hampshire Lakes Association Exhibit

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Billiards Club, Monday nights at 6:30 pm, Tapply Thompson Community Center, Bristol, pick-up pool games, chance to socialize, info: 744-8159.

Concerts at 12 Main, Arts Center at 12 Main, Sandwich village, select concerts/ performances. Info: 284-7115, contact@advicetotheplayers.org.

Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel Music Jam, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, Old White Church, Route 109A, Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store and Post Office. Musicians and listeners welcome. Free, 569-3861.

Gilford Community Band concert, 7:30 pm, Gilford bandstand in the field, free, bring lawn chair for seating. Every other Wed. night, info: lyvie@metrocast. net.

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Live Jazz, every Thursday at 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia. Call 494-3334, pitmansfreightroom.com.

Open Mic, every Friday at 7:30 pm, The Back Room at the Mill Fudge Factory, 2 Central St., Bristol, 744-0405, themillfudgefactory.com.

Open Mic, every Tuesday, hosted by Paul Luff, those interested in performing: pluff1@myfairpoint.net, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www. patrickspub.com.

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Multi-talented host Paul Luff and a It’s all about the ladies with Cody great variety of talent. Beginning at James setting the groove - ladies 8pm. To get in the gig,email: get special prizes* Beginning at 8pm pluff1@myfairpoint.net

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

Winnipesaukee Belle Cruises, cruise the lake on the 19th-century replica paddleboat, day or night time cruise. May-mid-Oct. Departs from Wolfeboro Town Docks, downtown Wolfeboro, call Wolfeboro Inn for info: 569-3016.

Wolfeboro Inn Special Events, Taco Night on Tuesdays 4-9 pm; Sun. Brunch, every Sun. 10 am-2 pm; music on Sat. nights, Wolfe’s Tavern, 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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It’s a Fancy Nancy Mystery!

Strange doings are afoot at the N.H. Farm Museum in Milton, and fans of the “Fancy Nancy” children’s book series are being called upon to solve the mystery during a Saturday, July 15 event between noon and 2 pm.

“Fancy Nancy”, whose stories are adored by a generation of little girls, has a larger-than-life personality. She adores all things “resplendent” and always dresses extravagantly, wearing boas, tutus, ruby slippers, and fairy wings. Nancy loves using big words such as “iridescent,” “ecstatic,” and “extraordinary” – as well as anything in French.

Here’s your daughter or

granddaughter’s chance to get all dressed up and solve a mystery at the Farm Museum. Once the mystery, presented as a special scavenger hunt, is solved, participants will take part in an ice cream social and do a number of fancy crafts. Parents are encouraged to dress fancy as well! Admission to the event is $5 for children ages 3 to 5; one accompanying adult and museum members are admitted free. Please RSVP to 603-652-7840 in order to ensure there is enough ice cream and ample craft supplies. The museum is located one mile off the Spaulding Turnpike’s exit 18. Visit farmmuseum. org for additional event information.

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The Real Ben & Jerry’s Will Be at Ben & Jerry’s in Meredith! co-founders of the famous ice cream Ben & Jerry’s Meredith invites the company, Ben and Jerry themselves, public to the grand opening of their will both be at the event from 2 to 3 new indoor seating area and shop pm; they look forward to welcoming expansion at Mill Falls Marketplace on Saturday, July 15 from 1 to 4 pm. new and old friends personally.

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Remembering The Bedford Boys at The Wright Museum The New York Times best-selling author Alex Kershaw will give a lecture about his book The Bedford Boys on Monday evening, July 17 at the Wright Museum of WWII in Wolfeboro. The lecture, which is part of the Wright Museum of World War II’s Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney Education Programs, will take place in the Wolfeboro Town Hall’s Great Hall at 86 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH. The lecture will run from 7 to 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Admission is $10 for non-members and free for Museum members. Great Hall parking

is available behind the Town Hall and on Main Street. Please use the back entrance to the Town Hall.

The lecture focuses on D-Day, June 6, 1944 when 19 boys from Bedford, Virginia – population 3,000 in 1944 – died within minutes of landing on Omaha Beach with the first wave of American soldiers. Three more Bedford boys died later during the Normandy campaign. In all, the small town of Bedford lost 22 of its sons.

In The Bedford Boys, Alexander Kershaw tells the true story of these 22 young men and the friends and

families they left behind. To write the book, Kershaw interviewed survivors and relatives and read diaries and letters. Focusing on several remarkable individuals and families, The Bedford Boys recounts one of the most poignant stories of World War II – how one small American town went to war and lost many of its promising young men on Omaha Beach. Kershaw will share that story with you on July 17; Kershaw’s book will be on sale and he will sign copies after the lecture.

The Wright Museum of World War II is open daily through October 31.

Museum hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday noon to 4 pm. The Museum is a not-for-profit educational institution that focuses on the American home front as well as on the war front during World War II. The museum is located at 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH, on Route 28.

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Today, it seems like a risky tradition; neither of us were strong swimmers and our boating experiences were limited mostly to standing on the beach and watching other people zip by in their motor boats. But the canoe rental was inexpensive and do-able for two boating limited teens. I recall the hot sun, getting the hang of rowing and being out on the beautiful, beautiful lake.

Newfound Lake is indeed Scenic and I still stop my car at any place I can safely do so and gaze at the water whenever I am in the Bristol area.

I learned recently that there is a way to get out on the lake and to learn something about the natural world on the EcoTour, run by the Newfound

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Lake Region Association (NLRA).

The boat tour is what its name says: a chance to get out on Newfound Lake in a boat (in this case, a pontoon boat) and learn about the ecology of the lake.

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Newfound Lake!” I thought to myself as I put in a call to the NLRA to set up a time to go on an EcoTour, with narration by Newfound Audubon Center naturalists.

I spoke with NLRA’s executive director, Boyd Smith, who was happy to talk a bit about the tour, where it launches from and the days it goes out.

He told me it is a popular way to see Newfound Lake and help take some water samples and learn more about the geography and wildlife in the area.

To take a tour, you must call ahead at least 48 hours in advance at 603-7448689 and reserve seats on the boat and pay by credit card over the phone, or pay in cash or check at the dock before boarding the boat. The boat dock is located at Grey Rocks Conservation Area on North Shore Road in Hebron.

(It is very easy to find: take Route 3 north from Bristol toward Plymouth.

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It was a hot and sunny late June day heading into the week of 4th of July when I gathered my bag, camera and notebook and walked to the little dock where the EcoTour pontoon boat awaited. There were about six people already on the boat and they looked excited to be getting out on the lake. Geoff MacDonald, an Audubon naturalist, also was on board. He would be leading the tour along with our captain, Andy Connolly.

Captain Andy gave a brief safety talk and showed us where life jackets were kept, and he also told us a bit about the pontoon boat, named Madeline.

He went on to explain that Newfound Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in the world - it is unofficially in the top 10 cleanest.

Geoff jumped in with more information about Newfound’s waters, telling us that Newfound is a watershed with two major rivers – the Cockermouth and Fowler Rivers providing much of the water for the 4,000-acre lake. He went on to say the property (Grey Rocks) where the EcoTour ties up was donated to the NLRA by the McLane family. The NLRA restored much of the property to its natural state and the channel where the EcoTour launches has lots of fish, including perch, and small-mouthed bass. You can launch non-motorized, carry-in boats such as kayaks from the boat ramp. For those who love to walk, there is a 1.5-mile trail system with bridges and observation platforms. As would be expected, wildlife viewing on the trail is abundant.

As the boat glided into the waterway, Geoff pointed out a mallard nearby and a turtle sunning itself on a rock jutting out of the water among the lily pads.

“The Hebron Marsh is an important habitat,” Geoff told us. “The water in this area is just two-ft. deep and you can see fish quite easily.”

He pointed out the Hebron town • Day Tripping Continued on page 22

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• Day Tripping Continued from page 20 beach on the shoreline as we made our way out onto the lake. I found the tour to be a great way to see the area from the vantage point of the water, something I had not done for years.

Nearby was Grey Rocks; Geoff and Capt. Andy gave us some interesting

history, telling us it was a children’s camp, and donated to NLRA. Not far away we saw the shoreline of Paradise Point, a NH Audubon property.

I was amazed to see how forested and sometimes rocky the shoreline was and how unspoiled it looked even in this day and age of development. Capt.

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pines and even a nesting bald eagle.

My fellow passengers were thrilled to learn that an eagle called this area home. “Since 2012 the eagles have been here,” added Geoff. He stood and spread his arms wide to indicate the wing span of the amazing creatures.

He also mentioned that Audubon’s Paradise Point location (also on West Shore Road in Hebron) is a great place to rent kayaks.

The iconic Loon Island was spotted next and Geoffrey told us it is often seen in photographs of Newfound Lake. We were surely dreaming of the heaven it would be to spend summers in the little white, well-kept but oldfashioned cottage surrounded by pine trees, the lake lapping at the shoreline.

Geoff told us, “The cottage owners on the island create their own solar power. In Hurricane of 1938, did quite a bit of damage.” One would never know it now when gazing at the tiny island when traveling by in our pontoon boat.

We spotted Camp Mowglis, and Capt. Andy mentioned the name from the Rudyard Kipling book, and used by special permission from Kipling himself.

Geoff told us the lake is deep and rocky, which is probably why there are only five islands, unlike Winnipesaukee with its many islands.

“The underwater topography is quite interesting,” commented Capt. Andy.

“There is even a sunken island that is about 39 feet down.”

We soon passed Camp Onaway, and Pasquaney, with the distinction of being the oldest continually run camp in the U.S. Summer campers were on the lake, and their bright sailboats could be

seen on the clear, sunny morning. The wind was just right for sailing and I am sure the campers were having a great time.

Geoff told us that although we saw some boathouses near cottages, at this time building a boathouse on Newfound is no longer allowed. This attests to the care and awareness people have for the precious natural world and the lake.

When I commented that the shoreline looked in its natural state and heavily forested, Geoff explained, “The north shore of Newfound Lake is not so developed. Some areas are more populated than others.”

Capt. Andy told us that someplace in the area we were in, the old Stella Marion vessel lay at the bottom of the lake. (A bit of history provided by Geoffr and Capt. Andy related that the vessel caught fire and sunk many years ago.) Steamboats were widely used for carrying mail across the lake and for logging at one time.

Geoff pointed out Bear Mountain and told us when the sun hits the mountain at just the right angle, an outline of a bear can be seen on the cliffside! He also mentioned peregrine falcons have been in the area since 2006, producing nine offspring in 10 seasons.

“NH Audubon has made a great effort to restore the falcons,” Geoff said.

Soon we passed Tree Island, known as the smallest island on Newfound Lake. Indeed, it lives up to its name and looks like a narrow strip of sand with some trees and not much else. It • Day Tripping Continued on page 23

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little creatures are very important to the ecosystem and that the health of Newfound is good, which is great news is, however, part of the natural charm for everyone. I think the tour’s stop for of the lake. water testing would be fascinating to We passed Mayhew Island and any younger passengers as well.

Capt. Andy said it is a camp for inner It was a glorious day on Newfound city boys and that Franklin Roosevelt Lake, but all good things must Jr. was once a camp counselor on eventually end and we soon found Mayhew. ourselves back in the Hebron Marsh We passed, in the distance, area.

Cummings Beach and Nuttings My head was full of all I had seen Beach, and Geoff commented it was a and learned about Newfound Lake popular area for waterskiing. He also and the natural world we so often take pointed out Cardigan Mountain and the for granted. My fellow passengers Wellington State Park boat launch and were very impressed with the tour and Belle and Cliff Islands. thanked Geoff and Capt. Andy as they We stopped at the ledges area, where exited the pontoon boat. the water is very deep. On the nearby Geoffrey and Andy took a few shore, we gazed up at the rocky ledge minutes to chat with me and to answer area, which gives that part of the lake further questions. The EcoTour boat its name of the ledges. At the spot, is handicapped accessible and tours Geoffrey and Capt. Andy prepared to last about two hours and run through do water quality testing. Geoff asked late August on Monday, Thursday and for volunteers and two passengers Friday from 10 am to noon and 1 to 3 wanted to help. Not to get too scientific pm. If the weather forecast is for rain/ and spoil the fun for those who want unsettled weather, the tour will be to take the tour, suffice to say we used cancelled. The boat may be chartered various instruments to test depth and for private tours, which include a water temperature. Indeed, the water is docent and captain. quite clear which we all suspected.

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The Famous Bears of Clark’s Trading Post

By Sarah Wright Clark’s Trading Post in Lincoln is one of those “must-see” places to visit in New Hampshire. Although Clark’s started back in 1928 as a roadside attraction with Eskimo sled dogs and artifacts from the far north, it now offers a steam train ride with sightings of the infamous old rascal of the mountains - the Wolfman, an amazing Chinese Acrobat show, water blaster boats, a climbing tower, Segway tours, the Anaconda Escape water ride, five small museums to explore, and Merlin’s upside-down funhouse. But the biggest draw by far is the incredible trained bear show. Truly a tradition among White Mountain vacationers, this entertaining and educational halfhour show is a thrill for all. (I took my boys to Clark’s last summer, and we were delighted and impressed with what the bears could do.) You have to see the bear show to believe it.

The Clark family has run Clark’s Trading Post for generations. Florence and Ed Clark purchased their first black bear in 1931 to attract visitors.

In 1949, sons Edward and W. Murray Clark began training bears for show work, and The Bear Show was born.

Now in their fifth generation, the Clark family continues to entertain visitors to the Trading Post. Current trainers, Maureen and Murray Clark, are joined by many Clark family members, who work at the Trading Post. I had a lot of questions about the bears, as I’m sure many people do, so I felt fortunate for the opportunity to speak with Maureen Clark between bear shows.

Most visitors want to know how many bears reside at Clarks. Clark’s Trading Post currently has seven bears.

They come from all over the country.

Echo, a 14-year-old bear, is from Pennsylvania. He was on his way to

Mishka is ready to enjoy another summer at Clark’s Trading Post.

(Courtesy photo) an animal auction in Ohio when the Clarks stepped in to adopt him.

Tula is a seven-year-old bear from Illinois, and Pemi (short for Pemigewasset) is a 14-year-old bear from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

“We typically get the bears when they’re very young,” says Maureen.

“Some come from zoos that don’t have the space, and we’ve also received wild cubs whose mother was killed by a hunter and one cub that was abandoned by its mother.” The abandoned cub was named Moxie. “She was the last wild bear we had,” says Maureen. “She passed away in 2014.”

When the bears aren’t performing, they live in an enclosure across the street from the Trading Post. “Our oldest bear is Victoria, who is 29½ years old,” says Maureen. “She’s retired now, and lives in the enclosure.”

Most bears can learn the tricks necessary to perform in the shows, but every so often the family gets a poor

student. “Mishka didn’t have much interest in performing,” says Maureen, “but he was a beautiful bear who enjoyed people watching, so we kept him over at the Trading Post.”

I asked if black bears train better than other bears, and was told the shape of the bear is important for training. Black bears, Syrian bears, and European Brown bears are all good at balancing on their hind legs, so they have an easier time with training.

So, what does it take to train a bear?

“We start training in April or May, and

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take them across the street on Memorial Day weekend to get them used to the park and the ring,” says Maureen.

“First the bears are trained to hold a bottle, and eventually we’ll get them jumping from one barrel to another and put them in the swing. By August to early September, some of the bears are already really good.” There are many rewards that the bears work for, including almonds, peanuts, prunes, fig bars, yogurt-covered raisins, and even ice cream. (If you’re wondering, the bears prefer vanilla or black raspberry ice cream!)

The treats are just a small part of their regular, healthy diet. Maureen says most people might be surprised to learn that bears love to eat leaves and even graze on grass. Fruit is also a favorite. She says, “Bears may have large paws and long claws, but they can manage to eat an orange and leave the peel behind.” Maureen has been training bears for over 30 years, and has experienced firsthand how highly intelligent they are. “They become human-like in their motions, learning to imitate quickly,” she says.

Every bear show is unique and can vary depending on the weather, audience reaction, or smells in the air.

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Spelling (and laughter) taking center stage in Village Players musical

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This summer, The Village Players will perform The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on July 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm and July 23 at 2 pm at the theater on 51 Glendon Street in Wolfeboro. Tickets are available at Black’s Paper and Gifts on Main Street in Wolfeboro, online at www.villageplayers.com, or at the door.

Spelling Bee is a musical, which is a rare treat for summer fare at The Village Players’ Theater. The show is based on the book by Rachel Sheinkin, with a score by William Finn. Kathleen Hill is directing the play with Assistant Director Christian Boudman. Kaylin Dean is directing choreography and

Bobby Burns is Musical Director.

Spelling Bee features some challenging dialog in the form of some very out-of-the-mainstream words such as palaver, indicant, rooibos and omphaloskepsis. The six contestants, Chip Tolentino (played by Connor Nelson), Logainne Schwarzandgrubenierre (played by Rebecca Connelly), Leaf Coneybear (played by Garrison Barron), Marcy Park (played by Sammi Smith), Olive Ostrosky (played by Gwen Collins), and William Barfee (played by Joshua Spaulding) are all “tweens” (11-13 year-olds) who have to deal with the challenge of these bizarre words.

They also have to navigate life with their dysfunctional families, the high pressure of competition, the psychoses (and slightly off-color behavior) of the adults on the stage with them, and the expectations of their parents.

As the spelling bee progresses, time gets distorted as the contestants are alternately triumphant and defeated.

The action plays out in real time with the characters experiencing some stream of consciousness and flashbacks, which paint a picture of the contestants’ lives outside the competition. There is also audience involvement that, along with song and dance numbers, keeps things lively.

Through it all, Douglas Panch (played by Bob Tuttle) delivers all the rules, words and, upon request, definitions. Tuttle says the role is very different from what he has done

before. “Staying in character is a bit of a challenge. There are long periods when the action is on the contestants and I’m just sitting in the background on stage. The spelling words are very off-mainstream. Also, the montage (a musical number) is fast and I’m not about fast.”

Of Panch, Tuttle says, “He is burnt out and sick of the job. He’s at a dead end. He clearly despises the children.

I’m trying to channel Ben Stein as the teacher in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, ‘Bueller… Bueller…’”

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is sponsored in part by Richard J. Neal, DMD. And as a reminder, the show will have a special 7:30 pm start time for the Friday and Saturday shows.

• Clark’s Continued from page 31

each day, and the park has a couple of exciting announcements for this year. The talented Yandong Chinese Acrobats have added a new member to their team: world-renowned hand balance performer, Arevik Seyranyan, who has performed in Disney shows.

She will surely amaze audiences.

Also, the popular shooting gallery at Tuttle’s Rustic House has been upgraded to a laser shooting gallery.

Hit the target by the teakettle and watch the steam come out, or hit the target by the fake skunk and it’ll spray. (Don’t worry, it’s just water!) Clark’s Trading Post is fun for the whole family. Don’t miss it this year.

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The New Hampshire Way - Making Old New Again

By Barbara Neville Wilson Photos Courtesy David De Jager Use it up Wear it out Make it do or do without!

When you’ve spent time in New Hampshire, you eventually realize that Yankee ingenuity isn’t always about inventing new things. It’s also about finding novel ways to convert old things to new uses and sometimes discovering ways to reinvent ourselves, too.

The Cottages of Wolfeboro are a fine example. Driving north on Route 28 (Center Street) towards Ossipee, and just after the Wolfeboro Shopping Center, you’ll see a sign for the cottages on your left. A stately, extended brick house sits atop a well-landscaped knoll; if you crane your neck on a drive-by, you’ll see a row of little white-painted, green-trimmed cottages behind the brick house.

Pristine though the cottages are, you look at them and immediately sense their origin is in another era, when roads were rough and a stay at a motor court was an adventure.

A consultation with Dave De Jager, the current owner of the Cottages of Wolfeboro, reveals that travelers have stayed in the cottages for nearly a century. They came to Wolfeboro for different reasons through the years, but always, location and hospitality have been the focus.

According to Dave, the Cottages were originally built by Mr. Hutchins, founder of the Hutchins Excelsior Mills, a longtime anchor in the industrial landscape of Wolfeboro. (Excelsior is a rather grand name for wood shavings that were used to pack things—like eggs and ice—for rail shipment. At one time, 300 train car loads a year were

The buildings recall cottage colony vacations of the past. (Photo courtesy David De Jager) sent from Wolfeboro.)

Mr. Hutchins did well for himself.

His grand Victorian house is found just north of the Cottages, and beyond that was the site of the mill. The house is now owned by Dean Sedlar, who operates a furniture company called Cottage Surroundings in the old carriage house. Much of the furniture is made of natural objects or is vintage, refinished to modern taste (See? We told you things get repurposed a lot around here!)

According to Dave, the first cottages that would become The Cottages of Wolfeboro were built in 1926 by Mr. Hutchins, “to house some tourists and visiting engineers designing/repairing equipment for the excelsior/industrial mill over the actual Wolfeboro Falls.”

A year later, the Hutchins family sold the mill to the Gardner Pad Company.

It’s unclear how much the cottages were used after that, but by 1938, in the height of the Depression - and perhaps in response to a change in family fortunes? - Hutchins’ daughter, Mrs.

Berry, put this ad in Boston papers: NEED A BREAK FROM THE CITY HEAT AND BUSTLE? 12 Charming Cabin Rentals tucked into the only private woodlands in this Quaint Downtown! Take the train, Cross the lake, or drive here, but rest assured, you can confidently place your keys in a drawer for the week and stroll to shows, activities, lakes, trails, museums, dining, shopping and SO much more.

There’s something for EVERY age in Wolfeboro, the Oldest Summer Resort in America!

Dave’s website describes the scene. The year 1938 was “a time

when automobile vacations were still new, exciting and just a little bit dangerous. Weary city dwellers could escape hot urban summers and call a little piece of the country the Oldest Summer Resort in America. Couples and families played horseshoes and tossed balls under tall trees, enjoyed lake pleasures, entertainment and shopping in the village or dining on the Harborfront. They would then return to their cottages for socializing and a well-earned peaceful sleep at night.”

By around 1944, business was thriving to such an extent that the original cottages were expanded to 12 units and they were updated. The family continued to run the summerseason “Berry Motel and Cottages” until 1992. “The History of Wolfeboro, NH, 1770-1994” by Q. David Bowers frequently mentions the Berry property as among the busiest in town. As The Cottages’ website reports, in the 1940s, “The Berry Cottages…welcome[d] returning GIs and their families for inexpensive and active vacations. The individual cottages offered privacy, space for socializing and active children, and kitchen facilities to control dining expenses. Their location encouraged guests to explore and enjoy outdoor and downtown activities.”

Their proximity to downtown Wolfeboro, while being tucked into a glade of trees, gave vacationers the best of two worlds. They were within • New Again Continued on page 34

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1st Annual Garden Party Stroll On a quiet country road in Gilmanton, a charming red house sits on a rise. If you drive by and glance at it, you might say to yourself, “What a well-kept lawn and nice yard.”

You would be correct, but it goes beyond a nicely mown lawn. The owners of the property, Dick and Sue Barr, have fashioned a series of beautiful, you-can-stroll-forever gardens that seem to pop up from the sloping land.

The couple spend all spring, summer and fall in their gardens, weeding, planting, replanting and sometimes rethinking where new and old favorite plants, trees and shrubs will go.

Let’s not forget the water features as well. The Barrs are experts at installing/experimenting with unusual water fountains, and when something doesn’t

feel quite right or has run its course, they aren’t afraid to rethink and redo an area. Case in point: their beloved little pond area with fish. Sue still shakes her head in regret when she speaks of the repeated effort of a nocturnal animal to make a feast of the fish. The risk to the fish was too great, and so the Barrs removed the pond area and installed a wonderful new stone water fountain feature.

Not long ago, Dick decided he wanted a little greenhouse. Thus, he sent away for one from a European company and now has a wonderful greenhouse on the property. He says it’s great year-round and especially wonderful on a cold and snowy winter’s evening to sit in the little house and look up at the stars in the night sky while feeling

the warm, moist air captured in the structure.

There doesn’t seem to be much this couple is afraid of tackling when it comes to gardening. If you want to grab a fellow gardener or just want to stroll some beautiful gardens on a summer’s afternoon, head to the 1st Annual Garden Party Stroll at the Barrs. The event takes place on Saturday, July 22 from 4 to 6 pm at 30 High Street in Gilmanton and proceeds will benefit the Gilmanton Food Pantry and the Gilmanton Year-Round Library.

Tickets are $20.00 per person or two tickets for $35.00. Wine, cheese and crackers will be served and you enjoy a before-dinner snack and glass of wine while strolling the beautiful gardens.

If you have gardening questions,

please attend the Garden Stroll. Or maybe you want to learn m o r e a b o u t how Dick and Sue handle installation of the garden water features or how to grow something unusual or even what the process was for constructing and heating the greenhouse. The couple are always willing to chat and give advice.

For tickets to the event, and to RSVP, call the Barrs at 603-267-1905 or email susan.barr75@gmail.com.

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lodgings had closed for the season.

The small cottage was furnished in mid-century pine and pressed board, the mattress springs were tired, and the mattress itself permanently dented. The electric heater on the wall gave limited warmth on cold autumn nights, but, yet, for a history buff, the comfort of a place well-loved and stories stored in the walls made it perfectly wonderful for a short stay.)

In 1992, the last Berry family owners sold the cottages and the front house to Larry Keniston, the Town of Wolfeboro’s building inspector. After a decade or so, another owner tried to make a go of it before selling the property to Dave and his wife, Wendy, in 2008.

As you may recall, 2008 marked the start of the Great Recession in the United States. Like so many, the De Jagers discovered that what had been working for them had changed.

Buying the Berry Motel and Cottages was a sharp departure from all they had done before, but like many savvy entrepreneurs, they saw potential, not only in the buildings, but in the nascent trend of more active, family-centered vacations for many Americans.

Not wanting to make the property “modern,” they chose to focus on the nostalgic qualities of the buildings and the style of leisure their geographical placement evoked. They embraced the old and made tasteful, subtle changes to better fit the expectations of a 21st century traveler.

Dave recounts, “Wendy and I became the proud owners of The Cottages in the fall of 2008. Longtime residents in the area, we knew that under the worn exterior was the jewel we remembered. As chain motels became the norm in the late 1970s, many

similar communities died out, but luckily, the Cottages survived. Wendy and I discovered sound foundations and good construction. The original cottages’ assets remain - privacy, space, and kitchen facilities. Quite honestly, the location has only gotten better. We had a ton of fun updating, painting and redecorating…we have worked hard to retain each cottage’s nostalgic ambiance… and yet include modern conveniences and technology.”

Almost ironically, by using the thennew Internet tool of “HomeAway” to introduce and book their property for guests, they were able to nearly sell out the 82-year-old Cottages in just their first season and have had rare vacancies since then. In 2015, business was so good, they refurbished the brick house at the front of the property as a short-term rental unit rather than a yearly lease.

“Make it do?” Yes, the Berry Cottages, now the Cottages of Wolfeboro, have made it do very well Indeed!

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Summer Sandwich Happenings

By Diane Cook Johnson Ladies Aid Picnic The summer meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Community Church of Sandwich will be the annual picnic, with salads galore and, dessert served by our hostesses, Cecelia Hansen and Jackie Berry. It will be held on July 13 at the home of Jackie Berry in Meredith. Donna Johnson will convene the meeting at 12 noon. Please bring a salad to share. All are welcome.

SHS Open for Season This summer is the 100th anniversary of the Sandwich Historical Society (SHS). Many events, exhibits and opportunities to participate are coming up this summer. Joan Cook and the Sandwich Historical Society committee members have announced the availability of a pewter ornament featuring the Society’s Elisha Marston House and barn. The limited-edition ornament was designed by Hampshire Pewter, and will be available in the gift shop at the Elisha Marston House.

You can also purchase the ornament at www.sandwichhistorical.org or at the Sandwich Home Industries. Proceeds from the sale of the ornament will support the Society’s 100th anniversary events, and maintenance of the newlyacquired Heard barn.

The Arts Center at 12 Main Summer Concerts 2017 There will be a concert each Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm in July and August at the Arts Center at 12 Main. Sponsored by Advice To The Players, Sandwich’s Shakespearian company, the series provides an eclectic mix of performers and musical styles. Admission and light refreshments are by donation and everyone is invited to attend. Upcoming concerts will include: July 12 - Taylor Whiteside, vocal and various instruments; July 19 - Shelby Trevor, classical violin, and Daniel Padgett, piano; July 26 - The Bearcamp Trio, classical music; August 2 - The Starlight Honeys, vocalists and accompanists; August 9 - String Equinox, with Shana Aisenberg and Beverly Woods on a variety of instruments; August 16 - Peg Loughran, vocal and guitar, with Lisa Ferguson, vocal and guitar; August 23 - Geoff Loff, classical piano and Katie Loff, operatic vocalist; August 30 - Trish Jackson, jazz vocalist, with David Young, bass. Mark your calendars be-

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Artisans on the Green art and craft fair Over 30 New Hampshire artists and craftspeople will gather on the Sandwich Town Green on Thursday, August 10, from 10 am to 4:30 pm to demonstrate, describe, and sell quality arts and crafts. The annual event, held during Sandwich Old Home Week, is hosted by Sandwich Home Industries, a League of New Hampshire crafts gallery.

The Artisans on the Green event celebrates existing artisans while also encouraging visitors to appreciate, purchase, and learn how to create beautiful objects. The public is welcome to talk with the artists, watch them work, and purchase objects with which they have fallen in love. Organized

by Sandwich Home Industries each summer for many years, this event is a great way to celebrate the Home Industries mission and the commitment to community crafts education.

Artisans show their expertise in every media, including fiber, glass, clay, metal, wood, paint, jewelry, and photography. Ben Adriance is one of the many local Sandwich craftspeople who will be demonstrating their craft on August 10. His woodworking skills and wood products include custom cabinetry, Shaker furniture, furniture repair, as well as the fabrication of English-style field gates. The historic white gallery building, which is adjacent to the Green, also showcases artisans during the fair day and through October 15 this year. For example, Sara Goodman, a fiber artist and educator who recently taught a five-day weaving course at Sandwich Home Industries, has her work displayed and sold at the Gallery building at 32 Main Street, Center Sandwich.

The free daylong event occurs in rain or shine. Free parking is plentiful and lunch is available from the Sandwich Women’s Club with proceeds supporting their annual education scholarship. Meredith Village Savings Bank is the official sponsor of the event. “We are incredibly grateful for the bank’s belief in crafts education, the Artisans on the Green day, and

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A founding member of the League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich Home Industries continues to support craftspeople from all regions of New Hampshire and to educate children and adults through its programs. The shop is open daily from May through October 15. For a list of craft courses available during summer 2017, visit http:// centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesdemos/. For more information about Artisans on the Green please contact: sandwichcraftgallery@gmail.com or call 603-284-6831.

SHS Comics Camp “Live Free and Draw” Comics Camp for junior historians will be held from July 24 to 26 (Monday – Wednesday) from 9 am to 3 pm at Sandwich Historical Society. Learn to bring local history to life through the three-day workshop, which will show you how to use basic cartooning techniques to create exciting, eye-catching comics based on local historical primary sources like diaries, letters, oral histories, old photographs, and more. The final product will be a mini-comic about events in Sandwich history. No cartooning experience necessary; everyone can create comics!

There is no charge for the event. Registration is now open for students entering grades 4-9. Residents and visitors alike are welcome to attend – but space is limited! To register, email sandwichhis-

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Presenter Marek Bennett’s latest graphic novel, “The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby”, details the experiences of a Henniker, NH school teacher during the Civil War. For more information and comics, visit www.

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Sandwich Farmer’s Market The Sandwich Farmers’ Market cordially invites interested people to become a vendor. Do you make cheese, grow vegetables, make lovely crafts or art objects? How about chocolate candy? Or baskets? The market welcomes vendors of all kinds to come every week or just occasionally to sell your goods. A table is $5 per market or vendors can pay a seasonal fee. The market is held on Wednesdays, 4 to 6 pm on Church Street, and Saturdays, 9 to 11:30 am in the Corner House parking lot. Please call Monty, market secretary, at 603-284-6800 to participate.

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• Sandwich Continued from page 35 Gus Whitcomb of Holderness; Joe Detolla from Meredith, and Colin Casey of Holderness. The team’s goal is to spend 30 hours on a raft moored in Meredith Bay next to Hesky Park (by Lago restaurant) to help raise funds for New Hampshire kids with life-threatening illnesses so they may experience their dreams through the Make-A-Wish program. During fundraising, the local team will be working with a “Wish Buddy,” Eric Adams, high school student from Moultonboro. Eric’s wish to spend a day with the New England Patriots was made possible through the NH MakeA-Wish program and he continues to “pay it forward” with his support.

If you would like to help support the Make-A-Wish foundation and the local team’s efforts and to help seriously ill kids in New Hampshire, you can make a pledge through www.wish.org/donate.

You can also stop by Hesky Park the weekend of July 21 and 22 and enjoy the movies, bands and other entertainment that will be happening throughout the event and shout out your encouragement to team mates on the rafts!

Surroundings Art Gallery Surroundings Art Gallery opened for the summer season on July 1. The vast majority of artwork is new this year as the gallery welcomes back a number of well-known and beloved artists, such as Celia Judge, Cam Sinclair, David McPhail and many others. Karel Hayes has returned with her latest children’s books and illustrations. The gallery is also pleased to introduce Gretchen Warsen, who is new to the gallery this year. Her work is filled with vibrant colors and is more abstract than the gallery’s usual representational landscapes. Hours of

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operation during July and August are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm, and Sunday noon to 4 pm. Visit surroundingsart.com to learn more, and be sure to stop by the gallery.

Improv! Meet-up Summer Dates Set Advice To The Players’ is continuing twice monthly improv meet-ups this summer on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from July through August (7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22). Meet-ups are from 6 to 8 pm at the Arts Center at 12 Main St in Sandwich. Improv novices and trained professionals alike enjoy this casual, laughter-filled experience. Games and exercises are introduced that make you think on your feet, say the first thing that pops into your head, and not take life too seriously (at least for the two hours you’re there)! Looking to try something new or lighten up for a bit?

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The meet ups are open to teens and adults; a $5 donation supports the Arts Center at 12 Main St. Email jessie@ advicetotheplayers.org or call 603-2847115.

5 Days of Sandwich Camp 2017 Again this year, the Sandwich Conservation Commission is sponsoring the Five-Days of Sandwich day camp for the children and grandchildren of Sandwich property owners, ages 7 to 14. Three separate one-week camp sessions, Monday-Friday, are scheduled for the first three weeks of July, (the first week is already underway but two weeks of camp remain.)

Campers will learn about the natural history of Sandwich and its flora and fauna, trail craft, leave-no-trace ethics, and the sustainable use of local resources as they explore the nooks and crannies of the town.

During the Five-Days program, campers will hike and swim daily, depending on the weather conditions.

Each day will offer a Sandwich-centered history and nature experience. Campers should expect the Five Days program to be informative, physically stimulating and challenging, and, most of all, fun!

Registration is now open and registration forms are available in the Selectmen’s office or at www. sandwichnh.org. The $40-camp fee is due upon registration; scholarships are available. Due to the popularity of the program, spots cannot be reserved.

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Senior Meals Meals for seniors (age 60 and over) are served at the Benz Center on Wednesdays at noon for a small donation. Folks and friends are welcome. Many Sandwich seniors who enjoy Wednesday’s lunch at the Benz in Sandwich have discovered they are welcome to pop in for lunch at the Lion’s Club (at Old Route 109 in Moultonboro). The Moultonboro/ Sandwich Senior Meals Program is available for all seniors over the age of 60. Congregate meals are held at the M’bro Lions Club on Monday through Thursday at noon. In Sandwich, the meal is held on Wednesdays at the Doris Benz Center. All residents are welcome at both venues. Meals on Wheels are delivered by volunteers on Monday through Thursday to those who are shut-in, disabled or in need of service.

A small donation can be made for each meal. Call Donna at 603-476-5110.

In the Round In the Round is an informal gathering of folks who meet at the Benz Center on Heard Road in Center Sandwich on Sundays at 8:45 am for stimulating conversation. Each week a topic of discussion is suggested views are shared in an open-minded and respectful atmosphere. All are welcome.

Sandwich Ladies Aid White Elephant is Seeking Donations As you do summer cleaning, please remember the Sandwich Ladies Aid White Elephant sale during Old Home Week in August. Donate your lightly used (or new) decorations, small appliances and electronics, furniture, media, etc. (no clothing or shoes, please). You can bring you goods to the Speer residence at 36 Taylor Road (on the left beyond the dump road). Put your donations in the back part of the white barn, just past the house – anytime. The sale is the Ladies Aid’s biggest fund raiser, with the proceeds funding charity donations throughout the year.

Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery The Patricia Carega Gallery is located 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich. The gallery features a series of opening receptions and gallery events, as well as some of the finest art in the area. For more information, visit PatriciaLaddCarega.com or call 603284-7728. Gallery hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 pm on Sunday.

Field Fine Art Field Fine Art offers private lessons and small group classes in watercolor, oil, and drawing at a studio near Squam Lake in Sandwich. Classes and workshops in July include: Plein Air Painting in Oils and Acrylics, a twoday workshop on July 24 to 25; Plein Air Painting in Watercolor on July 10 to 11 or as a class Thursday afternoons; Sketchbook Adventures class is offered on Thursday mornings; Large Scale Portraits in Watercolors workshop is offered on July 29 to 30; Drawing Animals workshop is offered on July 19.

For more information and to register, visit FieldFineArt.org or call Kathryn at 603-986-2900.

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Wolfeboro Historical Society Celebrates 91st Season The Wolfeboro Historical Society is celebrating its 91st year! The Society has been providing tours of the Clark House Complex on North Main Street in Wolfeboro, providing historical information and research, booking NH Humanities speakers, planning special historical events, as well as marching in the Fourth of July parade.

Docents Mark Lush in the Clark House and Schoolhouse, and Jim Rogers in the Fire House are a wealth of historical information. Both dress in period clothing.

A tour through the Clark House takes you back in time to 1778 to experience how daily life was lived so long ago.

The house includes a knowledgeable

but humorous tour of the dining room, kitchen, parlor, borning room (find out what that is!), and bedrooms where one wonders how Enoch and Sarah Hayes Clark raised 10 children in the 1800s.

In the 1895 one-room schoolhouse, kids will learn what would have been expected of their counterparts all those years ago. One expectation was that the older boys bring in firewood every morning for the woodstove during the winter. Mark gives a wonderful living history of both eras.

Jim Rogers, whose family has lived in Wolfeboro since the 1700s, provides a colorful history of local fire engines.

The Monitor No. 1 hand engine was built by William C. Hunneman & Co.

and delivered to W. Newton, MA on May 16, 1842; another engine built

by C. Hunneman was Carroll No. 2 Hand engine and delivered on Dec. 19, 1845, to Dover, NH and others including a steam engine manufactured in Manchester, NH, around 1875 can be viewed. All were lovingly and beautifully restored before being housed in the fire station. Tours take place Wednesday to Friday from 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Don Hargy also will give walking tours and he, too, will be dressed in period wear, telling the history of the beautiful downtown historic buildings.

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Last, but not least, on July 15 from 3 to 4 pm, in the Schoolhouse there will be a presentation by Brew Scholar, Glenn Knoblock, on “Brewing in NH: An Informal History of Beer Making from Colonial Times to the Present.”

Following the presentation from 4 to 5 pm, there will be beer tasting provided by two of the area’s newest Wolfeboro breweries: The Lone Wolf, brewer, Graham Coons, and Burnt Timber, brewer, Ed Michno. Both programs are open to the public free of charge.

Learn more about the Wolfeboro Historical Society and upcoming events at www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Popular comedian Lenny Clarke coming to Pitman’s Lenny Clarke is a name that virtually every New England comedy fan knows. There are few professionals with the credentials, the following, and the history of success Clarke has achieved. The longtime Boston based comedian will be appearing at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia (located at 94 New Salem Rd.) Saturday, July 15 for a 9 pm performance.

“We have had a lot of early interest in the show and have sold a significant number in advance,” said Dick Mitchell, who along with his wife Connie, owns and operates Pitman’s. “We are offering a $5 saving per ticket if people buy in advance.”

This past December, Clarke kicked off Pitman’s fifth year of comedy with a sold-out show leading fans requesting to have Clarke return. “Lenny was great his first time here, and he got a standing ovation,” said Mitchell. “The people loved him and wanted us to

bring him back.

“He was here in December and a lot of regular comedy fans came out. We wanted to bring him back in the summer so those who are up for vacation can see him and at the same time see the room.”

Pitman’s regularly has music, as well as the monthly comedy shows and fundraisers for local organizations.

Joining Clarke on the stage will be Boston headliner Mike Prior, who has been seen on Comedy Central, MTV, and has toured nationally.

The Lenny Clarke show will be followed by the next comedy night at Pitman’s scheduled for August 12 at 9 pm starring Artie “The Mad Pharmacist” Januario and Boston closer Dan Crohn.

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Yester year Early Vacationing on Newfound Lake

By Kathi Caldwell Hopper Newfound Lake is smaller than its mammoth cousin, Lake Winnipesaukee.

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Much is known and written about Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake, but Newfound remains the rather modest, quiet little lake.

Newfound, which some say is among the cleanest in the world, is about 4,106 acres in size and considered one of the deepest lakes in New Hampshire (168 ft. deep at one point, and at another, 180 feet deep.) The pristine lake is about 2 ½ miles wide and seven miles in length.

Unlike the names of many other lakes and towns in New Hampshire,

Newfound is not an Indian name. No one knows for certain when the lake was named Newfound, but one can surmise that it may have been named by early settlers, who had “newly found” the lake.

By the mid 1800s, it was becoming increasingly popular for the wealthy to spend the summer at a resort. Some chose to leave the heat of the city for such idyllic spots as the cooling White Mountains or the seacoast. For others, peace and quiet was best attained at a summer hotel near a lake. In bygone days, if you wanted a restful summer where the biggest entertainment was a rousing game of croquet or a good nap in a hammock, Newfound Lake was the place to go.

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This was the era of such genteel pursuits as nature walks and canoeing.

Such Newfound Lake towns as Hebron and Bristol offered outdoor recreation in abundance.

As in other areas of New Hampshire, farmers and people with country homes began renting rooms and offering meals to tourists. For those who loved the countryside of the Newfound area, a summer spent on a farm seemed heavenly. In his book “Newfound Lake”, Charles E. Greenwood wrote that Hebron residents George S. Smith and his wife began taking in boarders in the late 1870s, following the example of John Sanborn, who owned the local Grove Hill Farm. These farms offered boarders riding, boating, fishing and swimming, wholesome food and a good night’s sleep in the quiet country.

In 1880, among the first true summer boarding houses was built in Bridgewater on the eastern side of Newfound Lake. Originally called Lake View House, the structure must have caused quite a stir in the area.

Three stories high, with a dining room, dance hall and around 75 bedrooms all comfortably furnished, the Lake View House was reminiscent of the big hotels being constructed in the White Mountains at the time. As at most of the boarding houses, the view of Newfound Lake was good.

Soon other hotels sprang up in the area: Elm Lawn, Bayview House, and later, Pasquaney. Large farms continued to help meet the demand, and just a few were Ackerman House, the Silas Brown property known as Newfound Lake Farm, and the Norman Smith Farm. The largest town in the area was Bristol, and it boasted the Hotel Bristol and the G. G. Brown Hotel in the 1800s.

Cottages were also springing up around the lake in the 1880s. Up until this time, vacationers who did not want hotel accommodations pitched tents on the beaches. At times, the shores were bustling with tent colonies. Eventually, those who loved the lake probably

decided that a cottage was preferable to a tent, and purchased land to build their summer home.

One area on the eastern side of Newfound Lake near Bridgewater became known as “Cottage City.”

Owned mostly by professional and local businessmen, these summer homes were at the time the largest grouping of private cottages.

Interestingly, one farm in the Whittemore Point (Bridgewater area) locale was bought by E. P. Lindsey of Boston. Refurbished from top to bottom, the farm had a cottage for the hired help, and a modernized barn.

Many renovations were made to the brick farmhouse. Lindsey may have been originally from the Newfound area, and it is known that as a young man he worked as a common laborer in Bristol. Eventually, he amassed a fortune, and when his wife died in the 1930s, the estate was valued at over $1 million. The estate became part of Camp Tomahawk, a boy’s camp.

Locals may have been amazed at the influx of summer tourists and those buying up property around Newfound Lake. One notable was Dr. Thomas Watson, who was an assistant to Alexander Graham Bell in the invention of the telephone.

By the early part of the 20th century, travelers came to Newfound Lake for peace and recreation. To meet the demand, housekeeping cottages sprang up, rented to visitors for a week, or sometimes for an entire summer.

W. F. Darling of Bristol built a large group of cottages in the 1920s. The colony was first known as Hiland Park with about 100 cottages. Guests could rent a cottage, cook meals, remain undisturbed by other tourists, and best of all, sit on their porch and take in the wonderful views. Eventually this cottage colony would become known as Bungalo Village.

About this time, at the entrance of Newfound Lake, Walter Prince bought • Yesteryear Continued on page 39

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Jim Messina Set to Rock The Lakes Region The Flying Monkey Performance Center on Main Street in Plymouth will present Jim Messina on Friday, July 21 at 7:30 pm. Messina is known best for his time with Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins and Messina; his musical legacy spans five decades, three acclaimed rock super groups, a vibrant solo career, and a dizzying range of game-changing producing and engineering credits, from The Doors psychedelia to jazz-pop pioneer Herb Alpert.

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over 1,000 feet of shore property, on which he built a cottage colony.

Ahead of his time, Prince saw further opportunities for income by building a store, restaurant and gas station.

Everything the vacationer could want from a nearby dip in the lake, to dinner in a restaurant and gas for the family car was at Prince’s.

Other cottage groupings followed, and by the 1930s, many summer vacationers traveled to pretty Newfound Lake.

During the 1930s and 40s, Newfound Lake was a magical place, as much so from the many cottages and resorts as from the lake itself. Woodbury’s, built in the 1930s on the western side of the

lake, had many cottages, a store and recreation hall. Cottagers probably gathered on someone’s screened porch for an evening of card playing. Perhaps a Victrola could be heard on the still evening summer air with a tune from Benny Goodman. Canoes and early motorboats plied the warm Newfound Lake waters.

Today, many of the wonderful old cottage colonies and hotels are gone.

A trip around the lake, however, shows summer homes that are a symbol of what vacationing once was.

What it means to vacation may have changed over the years since the first travelers found their way to Newfound Lake, but the clear, clean water, beautiful views and promise of serenity is as real today as it was many years ago.

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Two of the most recently installed are “Airblade” by Drew Klotz from Weston, CT. in Hesky Park. Klotz says that his art is an attempt to harness his love of flight. He has always been in awe of the way wind interacts with its surroundings. That fascination resulted in his kinetic sculptures. His goal is to play with wind and the artworks environment.

“Trout” by Andreas von Huene from Woolwich, ME has been installed in Scenic Park. This sculpture is five ft. long and weighs 500 lbs. “Trout” gives the impression of movement while suspended in water. Its large, svelte form invites us to appreciate its subtleties visually and by touch.

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Lessons in Kindfulness at The Libby Museum The nature of childhood has changed. There’s not as much nature in it. American childhood has moved indoors during the last two decades.

The negative impact of decreased time outdoors includes a doubling of the childhood obesity rate - accompanied by an incremental 100-billion-dollar cost to our health care system - as well as declining creativity, concentration and social skills.

Fast Facts About Outdoor Time and Children: • Children are spending half as much time outdoors as they did 20 years ago. (Juster et al 2004); (Burdette & Whitaker 2005); (Kuo & Sullivan 2001) • Today, kids 8 to 18 years old devote an average of seven hours and 38 minutes using entertainment media in a typical day (more than 53 hours a week). (Kaiser Family Foundation) • In a typical week, only 6% of children ages 9 to 13 play outside on their own. (Children & Nature Network, 2008) • Children who play outside are more physically active, more creative in their play, less aggressive and show better concentration. (Burdette and Whitaker, 2005; Ginsburg et al., 2007) • Sixty minutes of daily unstructured free play is essential to children’s physical and mental health. (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008) • The most direct route to caring for the environment as an adult is participating in “wild nature activities” before the age of 11. (Wells and Lekies, 2006) “We want to encourage children to put the electronics aside, get outside, and enjoy the natural world,” says Susan Berry, who has provided nature education programs at The Libby since 1992.

“Dr. Libby (founder of The Libby Museum) understood that children have a natural affinity towards nature.

The natural world continues as the framework for our children’s discovery experiences at the Libby. As our world grows smaller, and our need to get along with each other and share the earth’s resources grows larger, understanding and appreciating diversity in our human family and in the natural world become ever more important. We must learn to treat both our fellow human

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Kids need to be active and run around, of course, but they can also benefit from cultivating a bit of stillness. Observing an insect at work is a wonderful meditation; in this practice of observation, children learn patience, self-regulation, and empathy for living creatures. Kids cultivate an awareness of the awesome, magical world in which they play an important part - that of caretaker, earth keeper, and peaceful participant.

“I choose one small aspect of the environment such as a worm, a bee, or a milkweed plant. I find that children develop empathy and become aware of their role in the web of life best through the study of one small section of it at a time, such as a beetle, rather than the whole forest. Most of our children spend the majority of their time in front of screens, and most don’t have the background knowledge and direct experiences in the natural world that many of us take for granted. Summer vacation should include the benefits from the inspiring, nurturing and restorative activities that only Mother Nature can provide,” says Berry.

Mindfulness and kindness go hand in hand, so much so that the term “kindfulness” is now used to describe what is taught at The Libby’s Kamp Kindness. As mentioned before, the emphasis is on how to respect and treat living creatures when studying them.

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The Art of Painting Icons: St. George Slaying the Dragon Master Iconographer and award-winning artist, Marina Forbes, will offer a one-day, hands-on icon painting workshop titled “The Art of Icon Painting: St. George Slaying the Dragon” in Concord, NH on July 15 from 10 am to 5 pm at Grace Episcopal Church (30 Eastman Street, Concord, NH 03301).

The seven-hour painting workshop is for students who would like to start and finish their icon of St. George Slaying the Dragon in one day. It is also a great opportunity to learn how to paint with a script brush!

The workshop is a hands-on experience for students interested in exploring the basics of traditional icon painting, one of the world’s oldest and most respected forms of religious art. The program will include a demonstration of traditional materials and methods of icon making. Then, under the direction of the instructor, students will create their own icons using a combination of traditional and contemporary mate-

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Lee Settlement Quest Now Available for a Day of Fun The Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) announces the availability of the Lee Settlement Quest at LRCT’s Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area in Moultonboro. The Quest is a new and highly enjoyable free summer activity for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

The Lee Settlement Quest is a “treasure hunting” activity in which participants explore a forest trail in the Ossipee Mountains using a set of rhyming clues in order to find a treasure box. In the process, participants see and learn about many natural and historical items they might well miss in a casual walk The location of the Quest is at the north end of the Castle in the Clouds grounds within the 5,381 conserved acres of LRCT’s Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area. It is accessed by traveling up Ossipee Park Road from Route 171.

A copy of the Quest can be picked up at the Castle in the Clouds Gift Shop or downloaded directly from the LRCT website at lrct.org.

Over the past year, the Lee Settlement Quest has been tested by numerous members of LRCT as well as the general public, and found to be easy to understand and navigate, educational, and of course, fun for both adults and children.

Summer visitors, young people, retirees, grandparents, and parents with children have all tried and enjoyed the Quest. The following is a comment recently received by LRCT:

Children love the Lee Settlement Quest. (Courtesy photo) “My husband and I walked the Quest one afternoon. We’ve walked, skied, and snowshoed the Lee Settlement and Whitten trails innumerable times.

We found almost everything that

was mentioned in the text. We were both amazed at what we had missed previously: the original cobblestones, the culvert, and the biggest/most fun surprise of all: the pile of New

Hampshire ‘potatoes’.”

After taking a group of three adults and three girls (ages 9, 10, and 11) on the Quest recently, the same LRCT member reported numerous examples of curiosity and team analysis of the clues by the children, concluding: “The 3 adults just kept looking at each other in astonishment as we watched a blur of six skinny legs bound forward and backward like puppy dogs. They found everything on the Quest, and read every plaque…. re: favorite parts: two kids said actually finding the box was the best part. The 3rd kid said she liked the cemetery best. All three adults said the best part was watching how the three worked together and how much fun they had.”

The Quest follows 19th century roads that connected a series of family farms known as the Lee Settlement, originally settled by the Lee Family in 1792. The Quest identifies cemeteries and their occupants, cellar holes, and natural curiosities along the way. A number of areas of particular interest have explanatory plaques mounted on trees with old photographs showing the buildings and people in the late 19th century.

LRCT developed the Lee Settlement Quest to promote greater enjoyment and appreciation of the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area by young families with children, and the Quest is proving very successful in that regard.

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Treasure Shop in Wakefield Open for the Summer The Treasure Shop will be open this summer on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am to noon at the Old Town Hall at 2695 Wakefield Road in Wakefield.

It is located in the historic village of Wakefield Corner, which is also home to the Wakefield Library, the Wakefield Inn and the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.

The Old Town Hall was built in 1837 and used as the town hall until 1895 when the current town hall was built. The now vacant Old Town Hall was leased to the Ladies Social Circle (now the Parish Helpers) of the First Congregational Church and it has been leased to them ever since.

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strike in 1956, it was used for church services while the church was rebuilt.

In 1963, the Parish Helpers began having a Treasure Sale at the Old Town Hall on Wednesday afternoons.

Thus, the Treasure Shop came into existence. It has changed somewhat over the past 50-plus years. They no longer sell clothing and they do not sell larger items, but they have just about everything else. You can find everything from fine china and toys to small appliances and yarn! There’s a large selection of used books, and there are curtains, jewelry, hardware and more. If you need/want it, it is probably in the shop!

The Treasure Shop is the primary fundraiser for the Parish Helpers.

From its beginning in 1857, the Parish Helpers has contributed primarily to the operation of the Parish Helpers.

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LRCT at lrct.org or at the Castle in the Clouds Gift Shop.

Beyond these natural attractions, visitors can take advantage of a number of facilities that are part of the Castle in the Clouds historic mansion run by the Castle Preservation Society.

These include the Castle in the Clouds mansion itself, the Carriage House Restaurant offering luncheon meals (with a patio overlooking the lake), a separate outdoor snack bar offering lighter meals and snacks, picnic tables overlooking a pond stocked with large trout, which can be fed with special food available on the dock, and the gift shop. The combination of activities allows a couple, a group of friends, or a family to enjoy a full day of fun together after participating in the Quest.

Since its founding in 1979, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust has conserved over 25,000 acres of land throughout the Lakes Region in 145 properties. LRCT’s land conservation work preserves community character, conserves critical wildlife habitat and diverse ecosystems, protects natural landmarks and scenic landscapes, and provides recreational opportunities for people of all ages. To learn more about the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, please visit lrct.org.

The author of the Quest is Dr. David Leuser, a professor of Management at Plymouth State University and LRCT volunteer. Dr. Leuser is preparing a book on the history of Ossipee Mountain Park, which was a 19thcentury tourist attraction located near the Lee Settlement between 1880 and 1911.

Goals of the Quest include greater community involvement and support, greater understanding of the unique history of this beautiful and popular vacation area of New Hampshire, and motivating young people in particular to take time away from their electronic screens to get outdoors and appreciate the natural beauty and heritage of the Lakes Region.

The Quest route is approximately 1.5 miles long and of moderate difficulty.

In addition to this route, the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area includes over 30 miles of well-marked hiking trails and carriage roads with great vistas of Lake Winnipesaukee. Another relatively easy hike on the property is The Brook Walk, which offers multiple picturesque cascades and waterfalls in a forested valley. LRCT’s Castle in the Clouds Hiking Trails Map is available for purchase either online directly from

From its beginning in 1857, the Parish Helpers has contributed primarily to the operation of the First Congregational Church which it calls home. Over the course of the last 160 years, the Parish Helpers has expanded its philanthropies and now donates to many other local and global charities as well.

Stop by this summer and see what treasures await you at the Treasure Shop!

For more information about the First Congregational Church or the Parish Helpers, visit www.fccwakefieldnh. org.

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Boaters can help keep New Hampshire lakes and rivers a boating paradise Do you motorboat, sail, or paddle on any of New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes and ponds or 17,000 miles of rivers and streams? If you do, you know that there are beautiful vistas and wildlife to enjoy and interesting shorelines and coves to explore. You also know that getting out on the water is fun and it makes you feel good.

Unfortunately, you may also know that boating in some areas of our lakes and rivers isn’t so fun—approximately 85 New Hampshire water bodies contain infestations of invasive species that can clog boat motors and propellers.

Invasive species infestations can also make swimming dangerous and are difficult and expensive to manage.

Invasive species are also nearly impossible to get rid of once they are

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You may have met a Lake Host— one of NH Lakes Association’s approximately 775 royal blue shirted individuals working at 100 of New Hampshire’s most highly used boat ramps—who has taught you how easy it is to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Boaters who always clean, drain, and dry their boat, trailer, and gear after taking it out of the water will prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species like milfoil, Asian clams, and more.

This boating season, Lake Hosts will not only continue to teach and show boaters how to prevent the spread of invasive species, they will also be providing information about a new state law that all boaters need to know about. Effective January 1, 2017, after taking a boat out of the water, boaters in New Hampshire are required to do the following: 1. Clean off all hitchhiking fragments

of plants, animals, and debris on the outside of vessels before leaving the launch (this applies to invasive and native species).

2. Drain water out of the boat motor, bilge, live wells, ballast tanks and bags, storage compartments, bait buckets, and other water equipment before leaving the launch area. (Canoes, kayaks, and other non‐motorized boats need to be drained, too!)

3. Open/remove drain plugs and keep them open while trailering (if the vessel is equipped with drain plugs—a wrench may be needed to open/remove plugs).

It is best for boaters to drain boats and open/remove drain plugs in a location where the water will not flow directly into nearby water bodies. Please avoid draining any kind of boat while on the ramp incline.

And, to provide our waters with the most protection from invasive species, if you don’t have five days to let your boat dry before launching it again, thoroughly rinse the hull off with clean water (hot, high pressure water is best), and dry it off with a towel.

By always arriving at the next boat launch with your boat, trailer, and gear cleaned, drained, and dry, and with all drain plugs open, you will help keep New Hampshire a boating paradise.

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