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Get a Jump on Summer Activities for Kids

By Sarah Wright Once school lets out for summer, parents scramble to sign their kids up for all sorts of fun activities. There are many options out there for kids, such as summer theatre, day camp programs, parks and recreation events, and much more. Often these activities fill up quickly, so it’s good to start thinking about what your kids would like to do now, before summer arrives.

When kids are involved in summer activities, not only does it chase away the boredom blues, but kids can learn important skills like creating or crafting, and teamwork. Often these programs also boost a child’s confidence, helping them make new friends and create great summer memories. Here are just some of the exciting options available in the Lakes Region this year; plan ahead and sign up your kids early for the classes of choice.

If your child enjoys the spotlight, there are some great options for summer theatre workshops. The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith has a summer program for children ages 5 to 14, beginning in July.

Campers will collaborate with a teacher and each other to create their own productions using storytelling and improvisation. They can also take beginner’s workshops in art, dance, and music. Each week features a theme and will end with a stage performance for friends and family. The Winnipesaukee Playhouse is located at 50 Reservoir Road in Meredith. For information about the camp schedule and weekly

themes, or tuition cost for the program, visit www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse. org or call 603-279-0333.

The Kingswood Children’s Summer Theatre in Wolfeboro is entering its 49th season this summer with a production of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Kids will

meet at the Kingswood Arts Center from 8:30 am to noon on weekday mornings after the local schools close.

Performances will be held on the last weekend of July. If your child is unable to commit to the entire month of production and performances, you

can sign up for a special one-week enrollment where children can take part in the acting, art, singing, and dancing for the show, and see what it’s like to be part of the ensemble. For detailed information, call 603-630-7952 or visit www.wolfeboro-arts.org for updates.

As always, there are many local nature camps to get your kids outside this summer. At Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center on White Oaks Road in Laconia, campers ages 4 to 14 can make awesome outdoor summer memories at the WildQuest Camp. There are different themes each week, from June 24 to August 23, with days filled with activities like animal and plant identification, arts and crafts, Quests, games, hands-on learning, a weekly all-camp project, and much more. Registration has already opened for this very popular day camp. For more information, call 603-366-5695 or visit www.prescottfarm.org.

At Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, kids ages 4 to 14 can explore nature and science through its Guided Discoveries day camp. Experienced naturalists and educators lead kids through the weeklong outdoor adventures that run from June 24 to August 16. Kids will learn about creatures of the land, water, and air; make ceramic sculptures, learn how wild animals survive; create fantasy homes for fairies and gnomes; participate in some mad • Summer Camp Continued on page 4

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To register or find out more about the summer program, call 603-968-7194 ext. 7, or visit www.nhnature.org.

The Libby Museum of Natural History on North Main Street in Wolfeboro is a lovely museum, chock full of amazing taxidermy, Native American artifacts, antique money, and old household tools, among many other interesting items in the collection. The museum’s summer program for Young Explorers age 5 to 7 is popular for its creative play, crafts, exploring in the museum, and time on the nature trail, all beside beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. The program will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 am to noon, from July 9 to August 8. Sign up at www.thelibbymuseum. org. Kids ages 11 to 14 won’t want to miss the museum’s Wilderness Skills Week, offered this year from 10 am to 3 pm, the week of June 24 to the 28. Day campers will learn important skills like fire safety, shelter building, tracking animals, identifying trees, spoon carving, and more! Register at the above link for this fun program, or call 603-569-1035.

Are you looking for a fun experience for your kids involving boating, lake ecology, crafts, and games? Then you’ll want to sign them up for the Lake Discovery Camp at the New Hampshire Boat Museum, also in Wolfeboro, on Center Street. Session One is for kids in grade kindergarten through second grade, and it runs from July 22 to 26, and Session Two for grades 3 through 6 is held the week of July 29 to August 2. Both sessions meet from 9 am to noon, and will include crafts, games, science experiments, rides on Molly the Trolley, a tour of the Marine Patrol’s boat, sailing model boats with the Back Bay Skippers, the Watershed Warrior program, and a Lake Winnipesaukee boat tour on

The Millie B wooden boat.

The museum also offers a Youth Sailing course for kids ages 9 to 15.

Taught by a U.S. Sailing certified instructor, participants will learn the basics of sailing, boat handling, and knots—all on beautiful Lake Wentworth. For boys and girls age 12 and up, the museum provides an amazing opportunity for kids to build their own boat. From July 29 to August 9, kids will work on boat kits from 9 am to 3 pm, and can choose to build a two-person canoe, a one-person kayak, or a Bevin’s skiff. During the class, kids will use the provided tools, and learn boat-building skills from experienced staff and volunteers in a friendly environment. At the end of the 10-day session, there will be a special launch on Lake Wentworth to celebrate the completion of the boats.

(Families can also choose to build a boat together from July 6 to the 14.)

To register for any of the museum’s above programs, or to find out more, visit www.nhbm.org or call 603-5694554.

Kids can also learn to sail in Gilford with the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association. With sessions offered for kids of all levels between the ages of 7 to 16, top-notch instructors will teach budding sailors all the important skills they’ll need to gain confidence on the water. There’s even a Racing Club for kids who feel ready for a more independent sailing experience.

Further information about the session schedule and registration is at www. lwsa.org, or call 603-589-1177.

These are just a few of the amazing opportunities around this summer for kids of all ages! The Lakes Region also has many overnight camps, and parents can also check with their local libraries and Parks and Recreation departments for other daytime activities and programs. Start filling in your summer calendar now and let the fun begin!

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Learn About Pysanky Egg Decorating at Meredith League The League of NH Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery in Meredith is hosting two Pysanky Egg decorating classes.

The egg decorating classes will take place on Saturday April 6 from 9 am to 12:30 and from 1:30 to 5 pm.

Learn the ancient Ukrainian Easter egg art of pysanky. Since pagan times, Ukrainians have decorated eggs to welcome spring. In this class, you will learn how to divide an egg, use hot beeswax applied with a kistky funnel to draw on the egg over a succession of aniline dyes, and create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind egg. Join Shannon Wallis and learn how to create one of these beautiful eggs.

Shannon Wallis, a former art and nursery school teacher, has been writing pysanky in Vermont since 1994 when she learned the technique from another art teacher. While Shannon has no Ukrainian ancestry, she has fallen in love with pysanky as an art form.

Shannon finds both the traditional and modern designs enticing, especially when they involve geometry. She has

recently become a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen in mixed media. Besides being an egg artist, Shannon is a potter and a mother of two teenagers.

Shannon will provide one egg pre-drawn with divisions, egg pad, kistkas, stands, dyes, beeswax, tape measures, pencils, candles, paper towels, egg blower, gloves, spray gloss, gold finding, handouts and a safe transportation method for your masterpiece. Students are asked to bring reading glasses if needed and clothes you wouldn’t mind getting stained. You can also bring water and a personal snack if you wish. Tuition is $38.00 per student, with a materials fee of $10.00. Space is limited to eight students and pre-registration is required.

To register for the class, call the League of NH Craftsmen Gallery at 603-279-7920. For information on this class and other classes and events, go to www.meredith.nhcrafts.org.

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“It is the perfect night out after being cooped inside all winter,” said Executive Director Martha Cummings, who noted the term, ‘Ice-Out,’ will be emphasized at the event. “We will host an IceOut 50/50 raffle where participants can bet on when the ice on Lake Winnipesaukee will melt.”

The event also serves as a kickoff to the museum’s 2019 season, which opens in late June. In addition to renovations to its current building, the 2019 season will feature the Buoy! Up Campaign, which is raising money for a new museum home, located on a four-acre lot on Back Bay.

Chip Maxfield, owner of Maxfield and Island Real Estate, said they are honored to play a part in NHBM’s exciting year. “We are very excited about this sponsorship,” he said.

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From Baseball to Summer Hotels to Corkscrews at the Alton Historical Society Story and Photos by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper For those that read the title of this story and thought, “I have no interest in history” and turn away from the word ‘Society,’ let me assure you there is nothing dusty or boring about the Alton Historical Society.

If you visit, all you need is a good sense of humor, some curiosity about people, and it wouldn’t help to like funky old items because there are a lot of those at the Alton Historical Society.

And, it would help if you set aside an hour or two, if Bob Witham, an officer with the Society and a longtime Alton resident, just happens to be at the museum when you visit.

The Alton Historical Society is open limited hours during the off-season, so plan your visit accordingly or give them a call and they will arrange to have someone open the museum so you can look around.

Luckily for me, a call to Bob Witham allowed a visit on a late winter Friday afternoon. Bob met me at the

Alton Library on Main Street in the downtown Alton area; the museum is on the basement level of the library.

With a patient nature and a willingness to share his many memories, Bob is one of those local residents we turn to when we have “Hey, whatever happened to such-and-such?” or “Who around here knows the real story and history of this or that place or happening?”

Bob knows a lot about Alton’s history and is a walking who’s-who of information because he was the local rural mail carrier for years. He chuckles as he recounts, “I was a brick layer and I also did heavy construction. Then I was the rural mail delivery carrier all over Alton. I drove a VW Beetle for the entire route and the roads were not in such good shape back then! But I always got the mail delivered.”

Perhaps it was all those mail deliveries on remote roads to farmhouses and rural businesses that gave Bob a lot of background and history about the Alton area. However he acquired his knowledge, Bob certainly knows a lot

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When asked, as we stand in the museum room that is chock-full of fascinating items, about Alton’s early history, Bob surmises that Joseph Pierce built the first wood-framed building in town and then he built a big • Day Tripping Continued on page 10

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Like many towns in earlier days, Alton was once a thriving industrial area, with a large corkscrew factory run by Rockwell Clough. “It was the largest corkscrew factory/company in the world at one time and it was located in downtown Alton. Clough invented a machine to help make corkscrews,” says Bob. Eventually, as was the case with many large wooden structures in olden days, the barn of the factory burned and the business eventually ceased.

A tour of the museum is not just a look at old items donated by locals, but with Bob along for the walk-through, each museum item is the starting point for a fascinating story or memories of times past. He paints a picture with words of how things were done way back when, and who did what and the contributions people made to the town. As we look at old photos of an inn, he recalls, “That was the Oak Birch Inn and it was built in the early 1900s as a summer hotel. It was lavish and it catered to the elderly who wanted to spend the summer near the lake. I recall there was a restaurant, a movie theater and a bowling alley. I remember one lady who would come and spend the whole summer at the inn.”

An old photo of the Alton Town Baseball Team brings back memories of various players, and then we find ourselves talking about a local woman who played for an all-female pro softball team on which the movie “A

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An area with old medical items leads Bob to mention, “There’s a picture of Doc Tuttle. He practiced medicine in town for 50 years.”

One of the gems in the museum is a

huge clock and Bob tells me it was an original clock face on the Alton Town Hall. It cannot be missed when touring the room and is a definite conversation piece due to its mammoth size.

An exhibit area features all sorts of

items from the Alton school system and you needn’t have attended school in the town to enjoy all the old items. An Alton High School Band drum stands among the items, which include old class photos, sports uniforms, a 1960 basketball schedule (having grown up in a small NH town, I can attest to the fact that in the dead of winter without much else to do, basketball games provide popular entertainment for locals), and a circa 1901 Alton Central School black-and-white photo.

If you love old banners and signs, this is a great place to visit. I particularly love the old and huge pennant that hangs from a wall hook with the words Bay View Pavilion Dance Alton Bay. It is old and rustic and speaks of a time when a summer dance at the Alton Bay Pavilion might see any one of a number of well-known big bands performing.

Lake memorabilia includes an earlyframed sign with wording, “See Lake Winnipesaukee from the U.S. Mail Boat Tonimar” with Capt. Lawrence P. Beck.

I was surprised to see an old poster advertising the Reptile Zoo at Alton Bay with living reptiles and baby wild animals. The zoo was said to feature snakes, lizards, giant African Land Snails, Bird Eating Spiders and even a chance to see Maggie the Baby Chimpanzee riding her bicycle!

Admission for a gander at these delights was just 20 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.

One fun thing about touring the museum with Bob is the fact that although you would assume he’s seen • Day Tripping Continued on page 11

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April 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 11 • Day Tripping Continued from page 10 it all, he stops now and then to marvel over something in the collection he hasn’t laid his eyes on before.

And often that means a memory of something fascinating associated with a photograph, an old poster or another item.

We got chatting about when fishermen started visiting the Lakes Region to pursue the sport of ice fishing. I assumed it was a fairly new pastime, but Bob says, no, some of the big homes on Route 11D that hug the waterfront rented out rooms to ice fishermen many years ago.

That led us to talking about outlying areas of Alton, which, after all, is a large town geographically. We spoke of the West Alton area, and such places as The Pine Cupboard, a snack bar and other railroad station stops and older, architecturally interesting homes in the area that was far enough from the downtown Alton community to have created its own community center, summer cottages, and a few stores.

Bob also mentioned the clay pipes made in East Alton, but by this time, my head was spinning with all we had talked about and seen, so I will leave that story for another day.

I should mention, before ending this day trip adventure, that those who love old lake artifacts will want to visit the museum if only to see the long wooden roller which was original to the M/S Mount Washington. It is a mammoth thing and an important piece of Lake Winnipesaukee history, showing as nothing else can, how the steamboat

in the early days was “rolled” onto the lake.

If you want to hear about ice delivery (in summer as well as winter), Bob knows all about that too and has some stories to tell. If you are doing family history research, Bob likely knew your family and probably delivered mail to them in the past. (He says there are a lot of people tracing family history these days and the Historical Society has written records that might help in searches.) If you are looking for an old barn or homestead, Bob may have taken a photo of the structure.

The Alton Historical Society is anything but a dull-as-dust place. It is full of stories and happenings and the people who came before us that contributed to the area. You don’t have to know the people to appreciate their stories and the items in the museum.

That was probably the mindset of a local minister who wanted to preserve Alton’s history when he started the local historical society in the 1950s.

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By Chef Kelly Ross Spring has sprung, although what the calendar says and what Mother Nature deems can be two different things at times. However, this time of year truly is wonderful. (I like winter, but no need for winter to continue as we get into April.)

Spring is also a reminder that Easter dinner is right around the corner. As a kid, my family’s biggest religious holidays were Christmas and Easter.

It always meant presents on one, and tons of candy and presents on the other holiday. Once I hit my teens, it wasn’t so much about those things as it was the huge holiday meals at my grandmother’s. At that point in my life, the great food holidays at my Grammy Judy’s was the best present I could get. To this day, no major food holiday can occur without the memory of my Gram. On the big holidays - Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter - Gram would make mini Chocolate Cream Pies.

When dinner was over, all the men and kids would face off in a “handsbehind-your-back” pie eating contest.

Over time, some of the ladies wanted in, which was great. I will always miss my Gram. She was the best chef I have ever known, and her sense of humor and personality was as outstanding as her cooking.

At Gram’s dinners, I was a huge sucker for the appetizers more so than the actual meal. We would graze for hours on them, my favorite being a crab cake done on an English Muffin.

She had many chips and dips, peanut butter and cream cheese stuffed celery, which I still love to this day, as well

as many other goodies. By the time dinner was ready, we were usually pretty full, but we always found some room. With the appetizer mentality, let’s start with a couple of apps, and then a few great side dishes, and lastly, a beautiful centerpiece main course.

The appetizers are from my late Gram, but the rest of the menu is from my culinary education.

Let’s begin with Julia’s English Muffin Crab Cakes. As a chef, I will concede that this recipe may not the beautiful traditional Maryland Crab Cake, but these cakes are delicious. It’s an easy recipe, and it cooks in a few minutes. This article will likely tick off a few family members once again, ha-ha, since they don’t like me sharing her recipes, but so be it. Here is the list for Grammy’s English Muffin Crab Cakes. This will get you 12 English muffin halves, maybe more depending on how thin/thick you spread the crab

mixture. Gram always cut each half into quarters for bite-size pieces.

Grammy’s English Muffin Crab Cakes 1-2 packages of 6 English muffins (I suggest the good ones, as in Thomas’) 2 cans of your favorite crabmeat, 8 oz. each Two 5 oz.-jars of Old English Sharp Cheddar Spread, room temp.

1 stick butter, room temp.

3 tbsp mayo Few shakes of granulated garlic Salt & pepper Combine the crabmeat, softened butter, cheese spread, and mayo until well mixed. Season with the spices, and mix well once again. Toast the English muffins in a toaster, just enough to brown them without crisping too much. Put muffins on a pan that has been sprayed with pan release. With a knife, spread the crab mixture over the muffin halves. In a preheated 350 degree oven, cook for 5 minutes, then

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I’m a sucker when it comes to seafood, so for the next appetizer, this a classic hot dip based on a dinner entrée. Again, it’s a quickie to put together, and it also cooks up quickly, and this one is a little more “high-end” per say, and it is a great dish for people to sit around and talk and chip away at. It has the classic flavors of shrimp and garlic, white wine, and parmesan cheese, and lemon, just like traditional Shrimp Scampi. I add crabmeat, and then you get all the usual suspects in a hot and bubbling dip. This will easily feed 8 as an appetizer.

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April 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 13 • ‘Cue The Grill Continued from page 12 to dip by hand, or cut into cubes and a fondue fork for dipping the cube Preheat the oven to 350. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, lemon juice, parsley and shrimp. Lightly stir, add salt and pepper. Do not overcook the shrimp. They should be opaque in color, and the wine should be reduced by half; cook about 5-7 minutes or so.

Transfer the shrimp to a cutting board and chop coarsely. Add shrimp in a bowl with the liquid from the skillet.

Add ricotta, cheddar, crabmeat, and Parmesan and stir well to combine.

Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-30 minutes, until it starts to bubble.

Then go from bake to broil, and broil for 3-5 minutes to brown the top. I like to pop the bread in the oven for 5 minutes or so before slicing or cubing.

Once your guests are done grazing over your appetizers, let’s start with a first course at the table with Cream of Asparagus Soup. This won’t be the onlymention of asparagus in this article; it is easily one of my top three favorite vegetables. So far, our Easter recipes are very simple but exquisite, and that theme continues with this delicious soup. I understand how certain meals may not look the best from a presentation standpoint as green soups have been known to scare some Shingle Pro,anLLC away.

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Cream of Asparagus Soup 4 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 lbs asparagus, trim off the thick white bottom and cut into one inch pieces Salt & pepper 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream, plus a little more for garnish Fresh chopped chives and dill for garnish In a heavy pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic until fragrant, 2 minutes or so. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, mixing as you go. Once there is some good heat and asparagus starts to lightly brown, add the warm chicken broth/stock, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or so.

The asparagus should be very tender, but still green. Puree the soup using an immersion mixer in the pot, but be careful when doing so. Return it back to the pot and add the heavy cream and warm it over low heat. Serve in cups/bowls, drizzle a little heavier cream over each, and sprinkle the fresh chopped dill and chives over each. If you want to step up the presentation, put the cream in a Ziploc and poke one corner with a pin, and squirt the cream in a decorative fashion.

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Scalloped Potatoes 10 slices bacon 3 tbsp butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp flour 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup chicken broth 2 lb russet potatoes, rinsed and scrubbed clean 3 cups Smoked Gouda, or cheddar, or any of your favorite cheeses ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives Salt & pepper Cook the bacon in a medium-high heated skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Also, peel and slice the potatoes, or, you may leave the skins

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Page 14 | THE LAKER | April 2019 • ‘Cue The Grill Continued from page 13 on. Put the slices in water. In another skillet, melt the butter, add the garlic and again, cook for a minute or 2 until fragrant. Stir in the flour and combine well and cook for a minute. Whisk in the cream and chicken broth and season with the salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes or so, whisking off and on, until the sauce thickens somewhat.

Remove from the heat.

Drain the potatoes well. Spoon a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Add a layer of potatoes, then more sauce over the spuds, top with some cheese and bacon. Repeat this process until all the ingredients are gone, 3-4 more layers until the dish is full. In a 375-degree preheated oven, put the pan of spuds on a larger baking pan to catch any overflow, and bake for 1 ¼ hours or so. The potatoes should be tender and the sauce bubbling. Let it rest for about 15 minutes before serving.

I’m going to share two quick and easy asparagus options for a side dish.

I love them both, but if watching carbs, your choice will be easy. The first is Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, and the other is Bacon Asparagus Crescents.

Let’s start with the first one, and then go to the crescent.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

¾ lb of sliced prosciutto 1 lb asparagus 1 tbsp olive oil table grind black pepper This recipe will take you just 15 minutes to prep and cook. Cut an inch or 2 off the fat end of each spear. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each spear tightly, starting at the bottom of each and working your way north. Sprinkle with pepper. Coat a skillet with the olive oil, and cook the spears on a medium to medium/high heat. Cook them on all sides, rolling as needed to lightly brown on all sides. The cooking process shouldn’t take much more than 5 minutes.

Bacon Asparagus Crescents 8 slices of bacon flour for rolling out the dough 1 tube crescent rolls 24-32 spears of asparagus, cut off the bottom, about an inch worth 1 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper Egg wash ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese This is a very fun combo of a few things I love: crescent rolls, bacon, and asparagus. This side dish gives you a dinner roll with a couple of wonderful extras. The total process takes close to an hour.

Precook the bacon to medium, so that it is still flexible, but at least ½ to ¾ of the way cooked. On a lightly floured

surface, roll out crescent dough to a large rectangle. Square it off and cut into 8 equal squares. Toss the asparagus on a pan with oil and salt and pepper and roll so well seasoned. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and put a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan. Spray it with pan release. Brush the dough tops with egg wash. Lay a piece of bacon, fully extended over each dough square, then 3-4 pieces of asparagus over the bacon, sprinkle generously with the Parmesan cheese. Wrap the bacon around the asparagus, and then roll the dough around each asparagus package. Seal ends well with more egg wash if needed. Once wrapped, brush each puff pastry with more egg wash and bake until golden brown and nicely puffed out, about 12 minutes.

The last recipe offers the best centerpiece holiday entrée there is.

However, you have to be a fan of lamb.

When you walk out of the kitchen and put this dish on the table, people will flip out. I guarantee it will be a stunner no matter how much talking was going on prior. It is a Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Crown of Lamb. If you have ever had or seen a Crown of Lamb, you will understand the reaction I am talking about. Granted, this isn’t a usual cut of meat you find in the meat case at your local supermarket, but if you ask the butcher a week in advance of your meal, I feel confident he’ll make it happen for you. The usual crown will feed 6 for sure, maybe more. If cooking for a larger crowd, you may want to prepare 2 of these.

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Stuffed Crown of Lamb 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped Salt & fresh ground pepper 1 crown of Frenched lamb….again, you need to talk to your butcher 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more as a drizzle once done 2 cups jasmine rice 1 15 oz can artichoke hearts, drained 3 cups baby spinach, chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Juice of a lemon 2 lemons, sliced in circles for garnish In a small bowl, combine the oregano and rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Rub the entire lamb crown with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, and then rub the seasoning mix over the crown as well.

Place the lamb in a Bundt pan so that the center of the pan comes up through the middle of the lamb. It will look like a crown. Place the Bundt pan onto a baking pan, put into a 375-degree preheated oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until you reach an internal temp of 130 degrees. Pull and tent with foil and let rest for 15 minutes.

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Drizzle generously with olive oil and combine very well. Transfer it back to the rice pan, cover, and hold on a low heat. After the lamb has rested for 15 minutes, move it to a serving platter, spoon the rice concoction inside the crown, place lemon slices around the crown and serve. It will be a guaranteed wow moment, and so delicious.

I wish you an outstanding Easter, and above all, treat yourselves to some special meals in the process. My next article in The Laker will be recipes for some Breakfast Bakes, maybe some fun ones for the fathers and kids to make for Moms on Mother’s Day. If you have any questions or feedback, touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail. com.

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Royal decree from The Streetcar Company Rehearsals for The Streetcar Company’s upcoming production, “Shrek: The Musical” are in full swing.

The show will take place from April 26 to 28 at the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium in Meredith, NH. Cory Chapman, a security guard at the National Guard Base in Concord, is playing the swamp-dwelling ogre Shrek. After a brief performing hiatus, he is excited to take on this larger than life role. “Shrek and I both have layers, we are stubborn, we are both kind of outcasts and sooner or later we open ourselves up to others.”

The damsel in distress, Princess Fiona, is played by Anna Williams who is making her Streetcar debut. A full time pre-dental student at Manchester Community College, Anna is majoring in Life Sciences as well as working part time. Williams loves that Fiona is “the-not-so-princessy Princess, her personality is so quirky, goofy and she tries so desperately to hide it, but ultimately must be who she truly is.”

In the role of Shrek’s wisecracking sidekick Donkey, is David Nelson, a longtime member of Streetcar. Nelson works for LRGHealthcare. Being part of Streetcar’s musical is a must-do for him every year. “This show is full of hilarious parts. My character is very silly, immature and light-hearted.”

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When asking the cast what audiences will take away from the show, their answers were very similar. Alward remarked, “They’ll expect a good time, some entertainment and a bit of off-color humor, which the show has, but I think it has a greater message than the movie. The musical teaches that it’s okay to be yourself, no matter who you are.”

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April 2, New England Stone Walls, 7 pm, presenter Kevin Gardner, Meredith Historical Society, Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, free, public welcome.

April 3 & 10, Photography Course, 6-8 pm, taught by professional photographer Jaymee Cornell, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 9980029.

April 4, Jim Tyrell performs, 7-10 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

April 4, Shaker Spotlight Lecture Series, 10:30 am, Hubbard Education Center, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, Bradford Cook, Shaker trustee and attorney shares remembrances of working with last remaining Shaker women to form the new museum, free lecture with membership, info: 783-9511, rsoules@shakers.org.

April 4, Storytelling with Sharon Lafond, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn. com.

April 4, Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 7 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Plymouth State Univ. Office of Environmental Sustainability co-hosting film festival, takes place at Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, Plymouth, 9687194.

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April 6, Big Backyard Series, Amazing Vernal Pools, 10-11:30 am, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695.

April 6, Blessed Bargains Spring Fashion Show, 10 am, First Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, free admission door prizes, www.farmingtonnhucc.org.

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April 7, NH Fiddle Ensemble, 2 pm, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin, tickets: 934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

April 7, Volunteer Trail Work Day, 9 am-1 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

April 10-14, Insignificance, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 7:30 pm Wed.-Sat., 2 pm Sat., 5 pm Sun., tickets/info: 279-0333, Footlight Circle, Meredith.

April 11, Nick Appetizer Social, 5:30-8:30 pm, fundraiser for The Nick, held at Garwoods Restaurant, 6 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-7788.

April 11, Rob Randlett performs, 7-10 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

April 11, Storytelling with Kate Chadbourne, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn. com.

April 12, 100th Anniversary Celebration, Irwin Marine, Union Ave, Laconia, 5246661, www.irwinmarine.com.

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April 12, How the Potty Trained Us: Stand-Up Comedy & Ted Talk, 6:30 pm, takes place at Plymouth State University, Hyde Hall, Room 200, Highland Ave., Plymouth, program by Squam Lakes Assoc., 968-7336.

April 12, Ice Out Celebration, 6 pm, NH Boat Museum theme: Start Your Engines, live and silent auction, dinner, held at The Barn at Inn on Main St., Wolfeboro, info: www. nhbm.org, martha@nhbm.org.

April 12, NH Boat Museum Annual Ice-Out Event, 6 pm, the Inn on Main St., Wolfeboro, dinner, silent and live auction, benefit for Boat Museum, www.nhbm.org.

April 12, Storytime and Adventure, 10:30 am-noon, please dress for going outdoors, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, pre-registration at must: 968-7336.

April 13, Annalee Easter Open House & Build a Buddy Event, 339 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, www.annalee.com.

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April 13, Easter Egg Hunt, 11 am, for children up to age 12, Moultonboro Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonboro, info: 476-8895.

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April 13, Guided Hike: Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest, 1-3 pm, meet at Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest West Parking Lot, College Rd., Center Harbor, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, registration: 968-7336.

April 13, Katie Dobbins/Lindsey Sampson Concert, doors open 6 pm, concert 7 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, tickets/info: 524-8813.

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April 14, Artist Lecture Series, Rebecca Goodale talk about her book “Illuminated Autobiography” and other art books, 4 pm, program by Sandwich Home Industries, takes place at Benz Center, Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, free, part of Sunday afternoon seminars, 284-6831, sandwichcraftgallery@gmail.com.

April 15, Make a Beeswax Candle, 11 am-12:30 pm, Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591.

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April 16, Laundry Day, 11 am-12:30 pm, learn about washing clothing the old-fashioned way, Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591.

April 16, Talk by Stephen Long, author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England, 7 pm, free, public welcome, a look at the hurricane of 1938 and its impact on New England, Hill Public Library, program of Hill Historical Society, info: 744-7864.

April 17, Butter Making, 11 am-12:30 pm, Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591.

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April 18, Craft Day, 11 am-12:30 pm, Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591.

April 18, Pete Peterson performs, 7-10 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

April 18, Storytelling with Bonnie Marshall, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn. com.

April 19, House of Hamil concert, 7:30 pm, Arts Center at 12 Main, Sandwich, presented by Advice to the Players, suggested donation $15.

April 19, Toys and Games, 11 am-12:30 pm, Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info/register: 323-7591.

April 19 & 20, The Village Players monthly movie, “Citizen Kane” at 7:30 pm.

Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com.

April 20, Discover Wild NH Day, 10 am-3 pm, free, family event, live animals, archery, fishing and more, NH Fish & Game, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, info: 271-3421.

April 20, Easter Egg Hunt, 1 pm, Tapply Thompson Community Center, face painting, Easter bunny, entertainment, egg hunt, family fun, 30 N. Main St., Bristol, 744-2713.

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April 20, Spring on the Farm, 11 am-3 pm, meet baby animals, card and spin wool, take part in Farm Olympics, visit herbal remedy Boo-boo Station, walking trails open, food available for purchase, admission charge, Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591.

April 21, Volunteer Trail Work Day, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

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April 24, Squam Speaker Series: Importance of Local Agriculture and Food Production, 7-8 pm, speaker: John Moulton of Moulton Farm, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

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April 25, Magic of Jason Purdy, 10 am, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin, tickets: 934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

April 25, Storytelling with Vicky Dworkin, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn. com.

April 26-28, Shrek the Musical, The Streetcar Company, Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium, Meredith, tickets: www.streetcarcompany.com.

April 27, Excelsior Cornet Band, 7:30 pm, Anderson Hall, 205 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, tickets/info: www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

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April 27, Home, Garden & Recreation Show, 9 am-3 pm, presented by the Alton Centennial Rotary Club at Prospect Mt. High School, Rt. 28, Alton. Discover the latest in home decor, design, landscaping, and find home improvement ideas, inspiration, and expert advice, info: www.altonrotary.org.

April 27, Marquetry, Creating Fine Crafted Art in Wood, 1-3 pm, Craig Altobello walks audience through the process of turning wood into works of art to the beeswax finish, Nature Learning Center, Albany, 447-6991.

April 27, Pastels on the Pond, 1-3 pm, workshop on oil pastels, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336.

April 27, Small Farmer’s Club, 11 am-noon, ages 2-8, topic will be sheep, Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth, info/tickets: 323-7591.

April 27, Wizard of Oz, presented by Hampstead Stage Co., 10 am, Wakefield Opera House, public welcome, free admission, program of Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 5223401.

April 27 & 28, Annual Muffin & Scone Tour, 1-5 pm, $10 p/p, info: http:// bedandbreakfastnh.com, 968-7269.

April 28, Community Clean-Up and Pot Luck, 9 am-1 pm, volunteers needed to help with spring clean -up, projects to include clearing fallen tree limbs, raking leaves, weeding the garden, and helping with indoor projects like sweeping, dusting, and preparing activity supplies. Potluck lunch info/to volunteer: rsoules@shakers.org.

April 28, Landscapes in Watercolor, 10 am-4 pm, Field Fine Art Studio, 74 Taylor Rd., Sandwich, registration/info: 273-1326.

May 1, Beginner Tatting with Elaine O’Donal, 10 am-2:30 pm, League of NH Craftsman Meredith, 279-7920.

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May 2-4 & 10 & 11, Mary Poppins, 7:30 pm, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin, tickets: 934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org. Also May 12 at 2 pm.

May 4, NH Day, 9:30 am-5 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194.

May 4, Planning Your Medicine Garden, 1-4 pm, Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth, info/tickets: 323-7591.

May 4, Spring Open House, Moulton Farm, Quarry Rd., Meredith, info: 279-3915, info@moultonfarm.com.

May 4 & 5, This Shining Night, Clearlakes Chorale, 5/4: 7:30 pm; 5/5: 2 pm. First Congregational Church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.clearlakeschorale.org.

May 4 & 5, Vintage Market on Squam Lake, 9 am, Cottage Place on Squam Lake, Holderness, 2-day fest of vintage shopping, demos, samples, food trucks, fun and more.

Eclectic vintage shopping experience that includes: vendors and shopping upcycling, antiques, local arts and crafts and more. www.vintagemarketonsquam.com, 968-7116.

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

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

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

Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, winter hours 9 am-2:30 pm, weekends in winter, call for info: 476-5900.

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Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing, 284-7168.

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

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

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

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

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

Ladies Night, every Wed. from 5-10 pm, half priced drinks for ladies at the bar, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

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

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

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

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

Old-Time Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Jam Session, Tuesdays year round, 6:30-9:30 pm, Historic Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 569-3861.

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

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Events and programs throughout the year. Call 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org.

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

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

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Theater Thursday Matinee, first Thursday of each month, 2-4 pm, Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, new and classic movies shown, free, 875-2550.

Wolfeboro Inn Special Events, Taco Night on Tuesdays; Whiskey Wednesdays; Food Truck Fridays; 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.

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Legendary Kris Kristofferson to Perform at Capitol Center Kris Kristofferson and the Strangers will perform at the Capitol

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Kris Kristofferson has been making things happen his entire life. Born in Texas and raised in a military family, he was a Golden Gloves boxer who studied creative writing. He achieved notable success as a country songwriter in the early 1970s. His chart-topping hits — including “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” and “For the Good Times” — helped redefine country songwriting.

Kristofferson’s success as a songwriter triggered his next successful career as a performer.

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at ccanh.com. Tickets may also be obtained at the CCA’s box office at 44 South Main St., Concord, NH, which is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 6 pm, and Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm.

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including three with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as part of the Highwaymen. During his April 18 performance at the Capitol Center, Kristofferson will be backed

by The Strangers, the band that played behind country legend Merle Haggard beginning in the 1960s. (Four of Haggard’s children are currently listed as band members.)

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Her numerous awards include the 2015 Maine Crafts Association Artist Award.

Rebecca Goodale is a faculty member at The University of Southern Maine, where she is program coordinator for the Kate Cheney Chappell ’83 Center for Book Arts, inspiring artists at all levels. Her recent work includes a series about plants and animals listed as threatened or endangered in Maine. She hopes the series will inspire sensitivity

for these rare flora and fauna. She has also created an intriguing series entitled an “illuminated autobiography.”

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Registration Opens for Sailing Programs out and experience it, too,” added Cummings.

Due to popular demand, Community Sailing is extended this year by one week and will take place from July 8 to August 23.

Sailboat Sharing will occur from May 15 to October 15. Registration opens on April 1 at wolfeboronh. maxgalaxy.net.

To learn more about the programs, or NHBM, visit nhbm.org.

Dock Design & Permitting Registration is open for two sailing programs, which represent a collaboration between several agencies in Wolfeboro, including the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM).

In the Sailboat Sharing Program, NHBM works with Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation and Brewster Academy to provide individuals with the opportunity to sail without “the hassle of owning a boat.”

“The program is a great way to have the luxury of using your own boat without having to worry about all the extra maintenance,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings. “This year, the program also has a new three-tier system, which is dependent on the desired amount of use. We offer more options to suit individual needs.”

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tier will include mooring fees, maintenance and insurance.

In the Community Sailing Program, NHBM and Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation partner to teach basic sailing to adults and children. Most classes take place on Albee Beach on Lake Wentworth and at Lake Winnipesaukee (adults).

“These classes are a great way to get people out on the water and teach them the basics of sailing,” said Cummings. “We prepare the boats, get them ready, and work with the town to hire instructors.

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House of Hamill to Perform in Sandwich on April 19th Advice To The Players will kick off its 2019 Concert Series with House Of Hamill. The unique and entertaining concert will be held at the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Center Sandwich on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 pm.

Admission is a $15 suggested donation.

Refreshments will be available by donation.

House of Hamill musicians Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan met 10 years ago backstage late one night at a theatre in rural Pennsylvania. Brian’s band, Enter the Haggis and Rose’s group, Burning Bridget Cleary, were sharing a stage that evening, and the two bonded over a love of Irish fiddle tunes, Radiohead, and 4 am whiskey.

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Both are confident and unique lead vocalists, and the blend of their two voices in harmony is hypnotic and irresistible, making the House of Hamill on the cutting edge of a new generation of traditional musicians. Whether playing songs from their debut album, “Wide Awake” (2016) or stomping through a set of original jigs and reels from their follow-up “March Through Storms” (2018), their chemistry onstage is always engaging and often hilarious.

The Concerts Series at the Arts Center at 12 Main Street is sponsored and hosted by Advice To The Players, at the Arts Center at 12 Main in Center Sandwich. The Concert Series hosts weekly concerts in the summer, and

intermittent concerts through the fall, winter, and spring. Admission and donations support the arts, the artists and the venue. (Admission is a $15 suggested donation. (Refreshments will also be available by donation.)

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Fun things to do every season: Enjoy a winter wonderland for skiing, snowmobiling, skating, ice fishing or just an evening by the fire. In spring, the maple syrup starts flowing and flowers bloom galore. A summer of sight-seeing, concerts, summer theater, craft fairs, boating, fishing, biking, swimming, lakes, beaches and theme parks. In autumn, nearby country fairs, apple picking and fresh locally grown native produce will fill you up with wholesome goodness.

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Bed & Breakfast Muffin and Scone Tour Coming Up in April The Lakes Region Bed & Breakfast Association invites you to the Annual Muffin & Scone Tour on April 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 pm. The ticket price is just $10 per person and you get a lot for that price!

Imagine visiting a group of charming bed and breakfast inns and peeking inside each place on your tour. You will see beautifully decorated common areas at the inns and meet the innkeepers, and you will be welcomed at each stop with warmth and friendliness.

History will be on the agenda as well, because the inns are steeped in years and years of service as lodging facilities and many were once working farms in beautiful rural locations. Some are on or near a lake or other body of water,

others in wooded settings, but all are a joy to visit.

As you make your way to see the bed and breakfast inns, you will work up an appetite, but don’t worry.

Each inn will offer you delicious baked goods – specifically muffins and scones and beverages.

You will stop at the Pleasant View B&B in Bristol; the Inn on Golden Pond in Holderness; the Tea Rose Inn in Plymouth; The Lantern Inn in Laco-

nia; the Nutmeg Inn located in Meredith and the Lake House at Ferry Point in Sanbornton.

Tour participants will enjoy take-home treats at each participating B & B. You can make it even more enjoyable by booking the weekend at one of the participating inns and receive a special package deal of 10 percent off a one-night stay or 20 percent off a two-night stay. If you

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Those who go on the Muffin & Scone Tour will be entered to win either a one-night stay at one of the participating bed and breakfast inns or a gift certificate and basket from King Arthur Flour. Please note that in order to be entered for the prizes listed, you must visit all six participating inns listed above.

For tour ticket and information, please call Kelli at 603-968-7269. Visit the Lakes Region Bed and Breakfast Association at http://bedandbreakfastnh.com.

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Gilford A Family Compound that surpasses excellence. Experience wonderful sunrises, sun-filled days and the ever-changing sunsets at this estate that is on a rare, beautiful point of land. Outstanding docking, sandy beach, incredible views, level lot, patios, two homes, two lots with 566’ of crystal clear waterfront.

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This stunning and landmark farm, KREBS Farm, overlooks private ponds, rolling meadows, woodlands and picturesque lake and mountain views. Renovated to include a Great Room, which was incorporated into its original barn, the home includes 6 bedrooms and 6 baths. This is a magnificent property. $3,895,000

This unique and beautiful home was built with the highest quality and care by craftsman and premier builder Wood and Clay. Built with efficiency in mind, it is a “Green Designated” home. The large U-shaped dock will accommodate three boats. Spectacular views and sweeping decks. $1,995,000

(New Listing) On a fabulous Winnipesaukee lot in a desirable Gilford location this comfortable, sunny home has enormous potential. The 1.2-acre lot has 200 feet of prime waterfront and a natural sandy beach. The home is light and bright. The lot is large and special. The location is prime. $1,495,000

Laconia This stately Long Bay home overlooks a lovely lake view and has a private and tranquil setting.

The covered verandas provide relaxing and spacious spots that are perfect for dining or simply enjoying the view. Step inside and you will be impressed with the details and spaciousness of this lovely home. $1,199,999

Laconia (New Listing) Enjoy picturesque sunsets and panoramic views from this outstanding property with 521 feet of prime, crystal clear waterfront. Natural sand beaches, a large boathouse with deck above, 1.2 acres of rare privacy and a 4-bedroom cottage are part of this special property. Enjoy it as is, or build a home to your taste. $995,000

Gilford This newly finished home is impressive. The home is wired for a generator, has multi zone central air and heat, beautiful views, huge deck, open concept living and high end finishes. It is just minutes from Gunstock which has year-round activities. It’s new. It’s spacious. It’s beautiful and ready to move in! $700,000

Gilford (New Price) This beautifully updated and tasteful 3 bedroom condo has lovely lake and mountain views. The kitchen is spacious and updated with granite and tile, and it is well appointed. Amenities include a sandy beach, tennis court and an opportunity for a private dock. It is a wonderful and desirable association. $479,000

Laconia This stately home sits on a beautifully landscaped and private lot. It is just a short stroll to Bond Beach. It has been totally updated with new roof, flooring, appliances, fireplaces, paint and baths.

Quality is evident. It is a beautiful and unique home in a lovely and convenient neighborhood. It shows like new. $439,900

Ashland This comfortable end unit at Villages at Riverbend has a desirable open concept living space.

Amenities include an inground pool and tennis. It is an easy walk to the picturesque Pemigewasset River.

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