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August 12 • Vol 36 • No 19

Dugout Returns to Holderness, Events & More!

Inside This Issue... Find More Dugout Canoe | Page 3

‘Cue the Grill | Page 24

Golf | Page 14

What’s Up | Pages 16-20

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Dugout returns to Holderness after 80 year ‘layover’ Story & Photo by Leigh Sharps When Malcolm “Tink” Taylor, of Holderness, received a call from the Shelburne Museum in Burlington, Vermont last February, he never imagined it would actually lead to the return of a Native American Dugout canoe having its origin from the depths of Squam Lake in Holderness.

Public Relations Director at Shelburne (established in 1949 on the shore of Lake Champlain with 39 exhibition buildings) Leslie Wright called Taylor after seeing his name in the museum’s guest book signed in 2009. Taylor and his wife, Fran, were attending their son’s college graduation and had spent some time in Shelburne while in Vermont. Looking through the guest book just recently, Wright noted Taylor’s entry in 2009 and saw his hometown was Holderness, New Hampshire. It rang a bell with her that this was where an historic dugout had been recovered, but was currently stored in her museum where it had been for the past 80 years. It was in a warehouse and had only briefly been on display.

She called and asked Taylor if he thought some folks might be interested in having it returned to its ‘home’ and without hesitation, Taylor, a Holderness Historical Museum board member, said ‘yes’ guaranteeing, on behalf of the other members of the Holderness museum’s board, that they would give it a place of honor and treat it with the care it deserved.

Front view of historic dugout.

It was with great care that Taylor, and fellow board member Ron Huntoon, drove it home on a cushioned flat-bed trailer. It arrived home after a nearly four-hour, slow, and very deliberate trip from Burlington to Holderness on July 17, and was then gently set to rest in the meeting room under the main floor of the museum “very purposely,”’ said Taylor. Along with the dugout,

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Taylor came home with a certificate of transfer. He is now curator of this valuable historic artifact. The official ‘transfer of property’ by Shelburne Registrar Barbara Rathburn now hangs on the wall beside the “enthroned” dugout, where a brief history of its origin and retrieval from the lake also hangs.

A ‘dugout’ is a canoe gouged out

from a single tree trunk that was once the main source, often the only source, of portage for supplies, materials for dwelling construction, fishing, even warfare, for Native Americans in this area. In the northwest, cedar was often the choice of wood, but in the northeast it was mostly pine, occasionally a hardwood. This dugout is, indeed, one solid piece of a single piece of wood. Taylor demonstrated with three different pieces of hand-held granite how the Natives actually carved a deep hollow out of the center of a log to make such a canoe. “We hope to have some schoolchildren come starting this fall to work a log by hand to show the public just how these dugouts were formed and how much work there was to it,” Taylor predicted. That plan is just one in its infancy Taylor hopes to bring to the public to show just how significant these types of historic artifacts are to our past and to future generations.

The discovery of the dugout is quite an exciting story in and of itself, said Taylor. “Three fishermen in Veerie Cove accidentally snagged onto this sunken log which turned out to be the dugout. It was weighted down with rocks and after bringing it to shore they discovered there were skeletal remains inside. This was often the way the Abenakis buried their tribal chiefs, but if they were human remains, they’re long gone.”

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Page 4 | THE LAKER | August 12, 2019 • Dugout Continued from page 3 The three fishermen making the discovery were James King and Horace Wheaton, both of Tilton, as reported in the press of the day. The third fisherman was an unidentified Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer, also the gentleman who dove down to empty the dugout of the rocks (it was believed), before it was brought ashore. The wooden hull was displayed briefly at Granite State Motors in Tilton, then taken to Vermont when there was no local interest shown. This was in August of 1939.

Although Taylor laments that the state of New Hampshire does not officially recognize the Native tribes in the state, the way neighboring Maine and Vermont do, there is so much evidence

of their presence that it is incredulous to him that this is not so. Not many years ago, in 2001, the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, established in 1966 and located in close proximity to the Holderness historic museum and the

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by Abenaki descendants and other Native American supporters. They were alerted after several artifacts like arrowheads, shards of pottery, polished stone gouge, several firepits and some skeletal remains were uncovered in a dig, by accident, during construction.

The artifacts were found in a field the Center owns bisected by Davison’s Brook emptying into the river, now known as the channel.

The archaeological dig that resulted came about due to the construction of a boat launch and a boat trailer parking lot requiring the relocation of Route 113 along the waterfront, and a new visitors’ center building on the Science Center property.

In 2015, and later, another dig along the Squam River took place, from the sidewalk leading to (then) Chelsey’s Store (now the Golden Pond Store) and on the Neilsen property across the street. The State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program - or SCRAP - brought in college students who helped with many of these digs and they also found Native American artifacts. This summer and last, state archaeologists have been digging at Livermore Falls on the Pemigewasset River on the grounds of the state’s newest state park.

In 2001, Chief Investigative Archaeologist Dr. Robert Goodby,

Franklin Pierce University Professor of Archaeology, in his research paper, described the Science Center finds and surrounding Squam River areas as “one of the largest known pre-European contact sites in the state of N.H. with artifacts dating back possibly 4,000 years. Research shows it is most likely Western Abenaki-speaking Penacook tribesmen and women who occupied a very large parcel of what is now the lakeside Holderness village.”

Taylor says he believes the dugout could be at least 3,000 years old. But the Historical Society is looking to have a Carbon-14 test performed to pinpoint the age of the dugout wood when it was felled by stone axe. There were no metal tools until after the Colonists arrived, called the Contact Period.

It will cost $300 to take a large slice of the wood for testing and $600 for a smaller sample. “We’d really like to raise the $600 so as not to further damage our treasure,” Taylor concluded.

NOTE: Now that the word is out, interest has been increasing and the building has specially been opened for filming by Channel 3 PBcam.

For those who want to view the dugout, the Historical Society Museum is located behind the town Post Office on Main Street in Holderness and is open 10 am to noon on Saturdays or by special permission.

Skipper Landscaping and Painting on Tenney Mtn Highway donated the replica granite “tools” Taylor hopes to display alongside the dugout, and outside, a pine log section will be donated by Sharps Lumber for schoolchildren to start their own dugout construction project.

PBCam Channel 3 is presenting an in-depth show on Livermore Falls, the construction of the state park and the archaeological dig project.

Thanks to Tink Taylor for historical information and assistance.

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The Festival, originally organized by local artists, has been sponsored by the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce for the past 39 years and is held on the Main Street and amid the shops at the Mill Falls Marketplace. From the beginning, the show has attracted highquality artists and craftsmen and as a result of the support of Meredith Village Savings Bank, the Festival continues to be one of the most respected arts and

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The juried artists and craftsmen will present high-quality merchandise.

Featured in the craft category will be pottery, leather, wood products, weaving, quilting, metal sculpture, jewelry, baskets, dolls, and toys. Art work will include watercolors, oil paintings, pen and ink drawings, and photography.

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Squam Lakes Association Gives a Nod to History Have you ever wondered about the old cellar holes and stone walls that crisscross the Squam Lakes region?

Join the Squam Lakes Association staff on Wednesday, August 14 for a special presentation from local architectural historian and preservation consultant, Mae Williams.

Mae will discuss how historical manmade features throughout our local landscape can still be seen today. Once we know a little bit about the context of our local history, and do some basic historical research, these features come alive, helping to tell the story of our rich local history.

Using the example of the nearby Page Pond Community Forest in Meredith, Mae will discuss a range of feature types, including an intriguing 1830s mill site. These features can be seen throughout the region and state, and many of the concepts covered can be applied in other properties and communities.

Mae has a Bachelor of Arts in Medieval Art History from Bard College and a Master of Arts in historic preservation from Plymouth State University. A New Hampshire native, Where the Lakes she spent several years working in the curatorial department at Canterbury Shaker Village and at Squam Lakes

There will be a program on historic areas at the Squam Lakes Assoc. on Aug. 14.

Association while attending Plymouth State. After receiving her secondary degree, she found a way to combine her love of history, architecture and environmental conservation in a career in historic preservation.

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On Friday, August 16 from 1 to 3 pm at Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest, a hike and discussion of the history of people who have lived on and enjoyed Squam Lake before us will take place. Participants will start the two-mile loop by learning about the people who first lived in the Squam area, and eventually ending with those who use the lake today. If you enjoy history and hiking, this is a perfect opportunity to view the lake and the surrounding mountains and to ponder the past. The hike is led by Lakes Region Conservation Corps member, Adel Barnes, who is personally passionate about Squam Lake, conservation, and

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This program is suitable for anyone age 10 and up. Participants must register to attend this program. For more information, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-9687336).

The SLA offers Adventure Ecology programs every Saturday. The free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members, who perform important conservation service in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character, and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use, and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces, and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.

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NEW HAMPTON // This property will surprise you with all it has to offer! Bright & airy 3 bedroom/2 bath, sunroom, master suite, detached garage with apt. for rental income or your creative studio. 2+ level acres with brook frontage. $329,900 (4766964) Call 253-9360

WOLFEBORO // Cozy 2-bedroom cottage at Piping Rock in Winter Harbor has been well maintained.

Recently updated kitchen, beautiful sandy beach, assigned dock and good rental history. $314,500 (4750914) Call 569-3128

ALTON // Nicely situated 2 bedroom ranch on Merrymeeting River, private dock with boat access to Lake Winnipesaukee! Full renovation in 2016, drywall, plumbing, electrical, heating. $299,500 (4743720) Call 875-3128

BARNSTEAD // Adorable 2 bedroom/1 bath ranch in Locke Lake Colony. Open floor plan with multi-level deck and patio. Basement ready to be finished. Water access.

Come see today! $185,000 (4763384) Call 569-3128

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WOLFEBORO // Rarely available and one of the last building lots on Crescent Lake. 175 feet of southerly facing water frontage. Town water and sewer. Access to 3000 acre Lake Wenthworth too! $950,000 (4754767) Call 569-3128

MOULTONBOROUGH // Suissevale on Lake Winnipesaukee! Just ½ mile from the beach. This .36 acre lot is level and wooded and offers year-round enjoyment and recreation. $49,000 (4754338) Call 253-9360

WOLFEBORO // Beautiful 5+ acre bldg. lot with spectacular mountain views. Private, tranquil, water access to pristine Lower Beech Pond. 4 bedroom State approved septic design. $136,000 (4047661) Call 569-3128

ALTON // 1.17 acre sloping and wooded lot has access to private 590’ shared sandy beach on Half Moon Lake.

Expired 3 bedroom septic plan is available. Possible lake views. $39,900 (4681453) Call 875-3128

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Abundant docking, double slip boathouse. $1,890,000 (4758592) Call 253-9360

BEAR ISLAND – MEREDITH Immaculate property, inside and out.

Cottage and bunk house. Sunrise from screened porch or spacious deck. 125’ of frontage with 12 x 18 deck over the water. Incredible 180° majestic views. $575,000 (4759252) Call 569-3972

WELCH ISLAND – GILFORD Privacy! Open concept chalet close to water’s edge, plus 12x16 bunkhouse! Level lot with 1.77 acres and 170’ of waterfront, all gorgeous sand. 68’ L-shaped breakwater and dock. Unbelievable long range island views looking down the entire lake. $510,000 (4744783) Call 569-3972

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Summer Concert Series Presents David Lockwood Jazz musician David Lockwood comes to the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Sandwich on August 14, at 7:30 pm. Admission is Choose-YourOwn-Ticket-Price and refreshments will be available by donation.

After high school and knocking around in New York City and DC in the 1970’s, Lockwood enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated in 1980. He wrote and recorded a bunch of songs while at Berklee, sent out demos to publishers, got some songs signed, and got some rejections. One of his favorite rejection lines was ‘You write interesting songs. That’s a liability in this business.’

In the 1980’s and early 90’s, he wrote “interesting” songs for and performed as Little Davey and the Aberrations, and recorded three albums of original pieces for solo piano. Lockwood joined the New Hampshire band Straight No Chaser in the late 80’s and wrote most of the material for their well-received debut album Raccoon Beach, released in 1992. Since the 1990’s, Lockwood has continued to write, record, and perform

in and around New England while also serving as the celebrated music director, baseball coach, and Dean of Pranks for Holderness School in Plymouth, NH. For this concert, Lockwood will be performing original songs from his most recent albums, Lucky Me and Modern Love as well as a few new tunes and old favorites from the Little Davey and The Aberrations catalog. Joining him will be two outstanding players - Scott Kiefner on acoustic bass and Jared Steer on drums.

The Concerts Series is produced by Advice To The Players, at the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Center Sandwich.

The Concert Series hosts weekly concerts in the summer, and intermittent concerts through the fall, winter, and spring. Admission donations support the arts, the artists and the venue.

The 2019 Concert Series is dedicated in loving memory of Dick Stuart.

For more information visit www. advicetotheplayers.org/the-concertsseries.

Join the Yard Sale on August 17!

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Hope Ministries at the First United Methodist Church of Gilford-Laconia is hosting a yard sale on August 17 from 9 am to 2 pm and you are invited to participate. Table/space is available for anyone who would like to be part of the sale. Inside space is limited, but there is plenty of outside space. An inside table space is $20, which must be paid in advance; $10 for an outside space if

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paid in advance; and $15 if paid on the day of the sale. Set-up will take place on Friday, August 16 from 3:30 to 6 pm and on the morning of August 17 from 8 to 9 am. This is a “carry in/carry out” event.

Stop by the First United Methodist Church to pick up a reservation form (Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to noon) or email office@NHLakesUMChurch. org to have a form emailed to you.

For more information, please call the church office at 603-524-3289. The church is located at 18 Wesley Way, off Route 11A near the bypass – just two miles from downtown Laconia.

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MEREDITH: Beautiful ranch style home w/ bonus room on 2+ acre, just a short drive to sandy beach on Winnisquam. $489,000 #4762824

MEREDITH: Grouse Point Club home w/ expansive views of the lake and mountains. Unrivaled amenities! $439,900 #4743278

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LACONIA: Gorgeous cape home in Nature's View. 3-BR, vaulted ceilings, finished family room, sunroom & back deck. $339,000 #4762723

LACONIA: Private 3-BR post & beam home on 3+ ac. with private beach rights on Lake Winnisquam. $314,900 #4751540

LACONIA: Lake Winnisquam Beach rights! Well maintained 4-BR home w/ sunroom overlooking private backyard. $299,900 #4747955

WEIRS BEACH: Detached condo with 4-way tie off boat dock!

Great lake views, updated & nicely maintained. $289,900 #4753824

MOULTONBOROUGH: Located in Balmoral on Winnipesaukee. 3-BR cape w/ attached garage. Beautiful features. $278,000 #4741833

GILMANTON: Privacy and private access to 6 beaches on Sawyer Lake!

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GILMANTON: Year round home w/ access to 6 beaches! 3-BR, 2-BA and 28' deck w/ peak-a-boo lake views. $219,000 #4753212

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Through Aug. 17, Spider’s Web, Barnstormers Theatre, downtown Tamworth, tickets/info: 3238500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

Through Aug. 18, Jean Kennedy Art Exhibit, VynnArt Gallery, 30 Main St., Meredith, free, public welcome, 279-0557.

Through Aug. 30, Michele Johnsen exhibit, Art Gallery at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center, public welcome, 32 N. Main St., Rochester, 948-1099.

Through Columbus Day, Unexpected Encounters, art exhibit by Mimi Wiggin, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Through Sept. 2, Lakes Region Art Assoc. 79th Annual Art Show, Assoc. gallery at 120 Laconia Rd. Suite 132, Tilton, 998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

Aug. 12, Solar Gazing in the Field with NH Astronomical Society, noon-4 pm, free, weather permitting, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 12, Tai Chi with Ben Lowe, 9:30-11:30 am, intro class, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

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Aug. 13, Open Air Landscape Art, 10 am-noon, for all skill levels, beginners welcome, leader is MaryAnn Stockman, local artist, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, register/info: 4765900. (Also held Sept. 17 & Oct. 15.)

Aug. 13, Tim & Dave Show concert, 5 pm, Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, info: 934-1901.

Aug. 13 & 20, 2-Day Beginner Oil Painting Class with Ann Xavier, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, League of NH Craftsman Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, pre-register: 279-7920.

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Aug. 14, Biketemberfest Fireworks Show, 11:05 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com.

Aug. 14, Castle Close Up: Furnishings Tour, 6 pm, reservations required, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, free, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 14, Cultural Landscape – a Museum of Local History Talk with Mae Williams, 7-8 pm, meet at Doublehead Trailhead, Thompson Rd., off Rt. 113, program of Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, registration required: 968-7336.

Aug. 14, Ecology and Management of Beaver talk by Matt Tarr, 7 pm, Quincy Bog Natural Area, Rumney, 786-9465, www.quincybog.org.

Aug. 14, Felted Fish Class with Diane Johnson, children’s workshop ages 6-11, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

Aug. 14, Garden Days of Summer, 5-7 pm, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 3665695.

Aug. 14, Gilford Community Band Concert Series, 7:30 pm, free, takes place at bandstand in Gilford Village Field, or if raining in Gilford High School Auditorium, info: 527-4722.

Aug. 14, Invasive Species Workday with the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, 9 am-4 pm, a volunteer opportunity, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, register/info: 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 14, Leisure, Landscape, and Legacy at the NH Veterans Association Campus, talk by historian C. Ian Stevenson, Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Route 3, Weirs (next to Funspot), 7 pm, (free for members, $5 fee for non-members; seating limited, reserve at 603-366-5950 or by e-mail: lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com)

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Aug. 14, Life Downstairs, Legacy of British Servant Culture on American Pop Culture, 5:30-7 pm, free, Museum of the White Mts., Plymouth, 535-3210.

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Aug. 14, Wellness Wednesday Hike, 1 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 4765900, free, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 15, Lecture Series, 7 pm, Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit, Hal Lyon speaker, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554.

Aug. 15, Summer Nature Talk Series, Diane Hime – Rehabilitating Raptors, 7-8:30 pm, free, Loon Center, 183 Lee’s Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www.loon.org.

Aug. 15, The Wizard, original ballet interpretation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer, 7 pm, takes place at Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro, presented by Northeastern Ballet Theatre, tickets: www.northeasternballet.org.

Aug. 16, Concert at the Bandstand, Michelle Canning Band, bluegrass music, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor.

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Aug. 16, Walk Through Time – the People of Squam Lake, 1-3:30 pm, meet at Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest West parking lot, College Rd., Center Harbor, hike and learn about history of the area and its people, program of Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, registration required: 968-7336.

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Aug. 16 & 17, The Village Players monthly movie, “Beatle Juice”, 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.

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What’s UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

Aug. 17, Art as Message, 5 pm, Blair Folts, Executive Director of GMCG; Linda Gray, Senior Philanthropy Advisor with New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; Dr. Rick Van de Poll, Wetland Scientist; Boston-based artist Deborah Friedman, speak on how art conveys messages that reflect the artists’ profound interest in climate crisis, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, 284-7728.

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Aug. 17, Barbershop Music, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, 2-4 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

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Aug. 17, Barbershop Harmony Jamboree, summer concert series, Prospect Mt. High School, 242 Suncook Valley Rd., Alton, 7:30-10:30 pm.

By Hal Lyon, author of the book Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit

Aug. 17, Book Sale, 9 am-noon, Madison Library, Rt. 113, Madison, 367-8545.

Aug. 17, Chris Bonoli, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

Aug. 17, Eco Tours, 10:30 am-noon, Wild Meadow Paddlesports, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, NH, info@wildmeadowpaddlesports.com, 253-7536. Naturalist, Tara Schroeder, leads tour of Center Harbor Bay. She describes how the lake was formed, and how the bay was transformed as transportation and industry came to the region. Loons, Otters, and Bald Eagles are often sighted.

September 5 7:00 pm Racing on NH Waterways

By Billy Allen and Rachel Warnick, South Shore Outboard Association raceboat drivers

All lectures are FREE and will be held at the New Hampshire Boat Museum.

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Aug. 17, Garden Days of Summer, 5-7 pm, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 3665695.

Aug. 17, Hebron Family Fun Day, 11 am Hebron Conservation Commission hike, 2 pm Hebron Library book sale, car show at 2 pm, Bristol Police Dog Demo at 3:30 pm, 4 pm Cow Patty Bingo, 5 pm Hebron BBQ by Fire Dept., music in gazebo with John Irish Duo and Don Campbell Band, fireworks at dusk, Hebron Gazebo, in the village of Hebron, barbecue by Friends of Hebron Library, info: 744-3335.

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Aug. 17, House Tour, 10 am-3 pm, to benefit Sandwich Central School 6th grade class trip to Washington, DC, five Sandwich-area homes on the tour, tickets/info: www.discoversandwich. com.

Aug. 17, Mountain Brew & Barbecue, 11 am-4 pm, Gunstock Mt. Resort, Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 17, NH Water Ski Championships, 8 am-5 pm, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, great spectator event, Abenaki Water Ski Club, 393-7307.

Aug. 17, Seldom Playwrights, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

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

Aug. 17, Thy Will, 7:30 pm, Advice To The Players, Shakespeare company, Art Center at 12 Main St., Sandwich, who really wrote Shakespeare’s plays, exploration by Timothy Mooney, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Aug. 17, Yard Sale, 9 am-2 pm, 1st United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, off Rt. 11A, individual spaces can be rented: 524-3289.

Aug. 17 & 18, Mt. Washington Valley August Craft Fair, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm, Schouler Park, over 80 exhibitors, crafts, live music with North River Band, chainsaw demo both days, held under canopies, rain or shine, free admission, friendly, leashed pets welcome, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, over 80 exhibitors, www.joycescraftshows.com, 528-4014.

Aug. 17 & 18, Two-Day Dichroic Pendant Class with Lynn Haust, League of NH Craftsman Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, pre-register: 279-7920.

Aug. 18, Bel Airs, 6:30 pm, free, Tilton Island Park/Savina Hartwell Bandstand, Tilton, bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating, 286-3000.

Aug. 18, Historical Figures Tea, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, re-enactors present lives of famous characters, advance sign-up required, Clark Museum Barn, Wolfeboro Historical Society, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-4997, wolfeborohistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

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

Aug. 19, Carl R. Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament, register: 7 am; shotgun start: 8 am; Ridgewood Country Club, Moultonboro, info: 476-5666.

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

Aug. 20, Alton Historical Society Program, 7-9 pm, free, public welcome, speaker: Hal Lyon fishing stories, takes place at Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, altonhistorical@gmail.com.

Aug. 20, Bend the Ride concert, 5 pm, Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, info: 934-1901.

Aug. 20, Breaking the Secret ENIGMA Codes: the Real Story of the Imitation Game, 7-8 pm, talk by Prof. Tom Perera, Wright Museum, Center St., Wolfeboro, tickets/reservations: 569-1212.

Aug. 20, Diane Walsh solo piano concert, 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, tickets: 569-2151, program presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music.

Aug. 20, Mushroom Foray, 1-4 pm, presentation by Rick Van De Poll, meet at Grey Rocks, Hebron at 1 pm, register/info: 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 20, NH on High: Historic and Unusual Weathervanes of the Granite State, talk by Glenn Knoblock, 7 pm, Madison Library, Rt. 113, Madison, 367-8545.

Aug. 20, Ossipee Historical Society talk by Merle Lowe, 4th generation maker of weathervanes in Conway, 5:30 pm, Historic Courthouse, 20 Courthouse Square, Ossipee, 539-1002.

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

Aug. 21, Family Stories and How to Tell Them, presented by Jo Radner, 7 pm, Freedom Historical Society, takes place at Town Hall, Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomhistoricalsociety. org.

Aug. 21, Simply Sandwich Souvenir Chicken with Diane Johnson, children’s workshop, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 2846831.

Aug. 21, Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, silent movie, 6:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, movie accompanied by live music, 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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

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ONGOING: Art at the Gafney, exhibit/fundraiser, on view until Aug. 17, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday 9 am to 12:30 pm. Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, info: 522-3401.

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.

Bolduc Park Golf Course, non-profit, volunteer run 9-hole, par-3 golf course and disc golf course, available for public use for modest donation, info: 524-1370. 282 Gilford Ave., Gilford, open daily 7 am-7 pm.

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

Bristol Farmers Market, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Mill Stream Park, Rt. 3A, Bristol.

Bristol Historical Society, displays of local interest, free, public welcome, open June-Oct. Tuesdays 6-8 pm & Saturdays 10 am-noon, High St., Bristol, info: 744-2751.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, Wednesdays through Oct. 2, held in parking lot/field by Elkins Library, Canterbury, rain or shine, vendors, music, food, info: ccfma. net.

Canterbury Shaker Village, open 10 am-4 pm, exhibits, tours, special events, food, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Clark House Museum Complex, through Aug. 31, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 pm, tours, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997.

Dear Old Sandwich Excursions Exhibit, Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple St., Sandwich, 284-6269.

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Juried Fine Artists & Exploring the Summer of ’69 When Laconia & the World Had Space Fever, Laconia Craftspeople Historical & Museum Society, exhibit in rotunda at Laconia Public Library, free, through Sept.

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• Musical Entertainment 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.

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Gilford Community Band Concert Series, 7:30 pm, every other Wed. evening in summer, free, takes place in Gilford Village Field, or if raining in Gilford High School Auditorium, info: 527-4722.

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In the Round, 8:45 am, thought-provoking discussion, Benz Center Sunday mornings, Sandwich, all are welcome to discuss wide range of topics, 284-7532. www.meredithareachamber.com Laconia Farmers Market, 8:30 am-noon, Saturdays, City Hall parking lot, Beacon St., through Sept., info: laconiafarmersmarket.com.

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Lakes Region Fiber Artists and Crafters, Wednesdays, 10:30 am-1 pm, drop-in fiber arts group, work on rug hooking, needlecrafts, knitting, etc., Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

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

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Lucknow Revealed, Castle in the Clouds Gallery Exhibit, through Oct. 27, Castle Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

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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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Morning Moondala Beach Yoga, through Aug. 23, Albee Beach and Carry Beach, Wolfeboro, info@moondalayoga.com.

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.

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

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

Model Yachting, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling 1 Meter model yachts on Tues. and US 12 model yachts on Thurs. Sailing takes place on Back Bay on the Bridge Falls Path. New participants and visitors are welcome. Call Mark Whitehead at 539-4973 or go to NHBM.org for info.

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New Hampton Farmers Market, June-Oct., 9 am-noon, Saturdays, Town House, off Rt. 104, New Hampton, 968-9530.

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.

Paddle Board Yoga, 9:30-11:30 am, Wild Meadow Paddlesports, every Wed. & Sunday, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info@wildmeadowpaddlesports.com, 253-7536. Experienced yoga instructor will have you walking up and down the board and doing poses you didn’t think you could do! Beginners are encouraged! Class sizes are limited so book now.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia.

Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn.

Events and programs throughout the year. Call 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, daily tours and chores, visit the gardens, see the farm animals, tours of the buildings, special events, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

River Otter Feeding, a special river otter feeding every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 am. See the two playful resident river otters enjoy an early lunch. Expert volunteers tell visitors about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two. River otter feeding time is included in regular trail admission. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

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

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

Speers Summer Hymn Sing, 82nd season of the family hymn sing held each Sunday through Labor Day, bring an instrument to play, or come to sing with the audience, 36 Taylor Rd., Sandwich, info: Sue Speers at 284-7770.

Summer Nature Talk Series, 7 pm, Loon Center, every Thursday, talks on a variety of topics.

Free admission, donations welcome, Loon Center, Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www. loon.org.

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

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

Team Trivia Every Monday, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www. patrickspub.com.

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

Unexpected Encounters, art by Mimi Wiggin, on exhibit until Columbus Day, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www. thelibbymuseum.org.

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

Wolfeboro AL-ANON Family Group, 8 pm, meets weekly on Mondays, First Congregational Church, in library on second floor of the church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro.

Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 pm, May 23-Oct. 31, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.WolfeboroAreaFarmersMarket.com.

Youth & Adult Sailing Classes, learn to sail or race a sailboat. NH Boat Museum & Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation offer a variety of sailing classes for youth and adults. Info: www.NHBM.org.

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Aug. 13, Not30 band performs at Brews Cruise, with Stoneface Brewing Co. on Winnipesaukee Belle, 6:30 pm, departs from Wolfeboro Town Docks, 569-3016.

Aug. 14, David Lockwood concert, 7:30 pm, Advice To The Players, Art Center at 12 Main St., Sandwich, name your own ticket price, refreshments by donation, www. advicetotheplayers.org.

Aug. 14, Juston McKinney comedian performs in a fundraiser for Great Waters Music Festival, tickets/info: greatwaters.org or 569-7710.

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Aug. 14-18, Saturday Night Fever, Inter-Lakes Summer Theatre, Laker Lane, Meredith, 707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

Aug. 14-24, Guess Whose Coming to Dinner?, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Rd., Meredith, 279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

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Aug. 15, Mary Fagan performs, 8-11 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

Aug. 15, Robert Earl Keen, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 15, Thirsty Thursday with Yarble Smashers, 6:30 pm, Winnipesaukee Belle, departs from Wolfeboro Town Docks, info: 569-3016.

Aug. 16, Dueling Pianos: Matt Langley vs. Gardner Berry, 9 pm-midnight, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

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August 16, Honey Bees Trio, 7-10 pm, Patio Garden Restaurant, Weirs Beach, 3665800; or email patiogarden@weirsbeach.com. patiogarden@weirsbeach.com.

Aug. 16, Mike Loughlin performs, 7 pm, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

Aug. 16, Sweet Bloods perform, 6:30 pm, Corner House Inn pub, 22 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

Aug. 17, Lenny Clarke & Greg Kretschmar, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug, 17, Tall Granite Big Band with vocalist Mary Fagan, 7 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia, info: 527-0043, www.pitmansfreightroom.com.

Aug. 17, Tim Theriault performs, 9 pm-midnight, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

Aug. 17, Wangari Fahari Trio, 7-10 pm, Patio Garden Restaurant, Weirs Beach, 3665800; or email patiogarden@weirsbeach.com.

Aug. 18, Boardwalk Jazz Quartet featuring Rob Ames, 7-10 pm, free, Patio Garden Restaurant, Weirs Beach, 366-5800; or email patiogarden@weirsbeach.com.

Ongoing Contra Dance, beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, dance starts at 8 pm, Old Town Hall, Rt. 140, Gilmanton, takes place second Sat. of each month, $8 admission, https://www. facebook.com/groups/.

Day and Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, departures/ schedule: 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

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Friday Theme cruises in July & Aug., Dinner Dance Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Enjoy the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night on a sunset dinner cruise and dancing to live music with various themes. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. From Weirs Beach, 7-10 pm. 366-5331, www.cruiseNH.com.

Holycow Music Bingo, 6 pm, every Thurs. night until Aug. 29, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

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

Karaoke, 7 pm, Wednesdays, Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, DW Highway, Meredith, in the tavern, 279-6212.

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.

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.

Open Mic Night, 7 pm, every Tues., Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Senior Discount Monday Night Dinner Cruises, swing to the oldies aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Experience the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night on a sunset cruise while you dance to the tunes of the “Good Old Days”. Buffet dinner is included. (Age 60 & over qualify for discount on Monday nights. Mondays, through Aug. 26. Departs Weirs Beach, 6-9 pm. 366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com.

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Trivia Night, 7 pm, Thursdays, Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, DW Highway, Meredith, in the tavern, 279-6212.

Aug. 12, Bryan Conway performs, 6 pm, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

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Bandstand Concert Series Heads to the Country The next Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concert will feature some old school country music.

The Seldom Playrights will take to the bandstand on Saturday, August 17 in Cate Park. This marks the third year the group has been part of the summer concert series.

The Seldom Playrights are a group of musicians brought together by their love of old school country music, as played by the likes of Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens, Marty Stuart, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris and Dwight Yoakum, among others.

Jim Lamond, who has played with Susan Tedeschi, Mark Erelli and Joyce Andersen, is the band’s bass player and one of the band’s vocalists.

Bruce Derr, who has played with The Molenes and Mainesqueeze, is the band’s pedal steel player, while Rob Kneeland, who has been part of High Range, chips in on vocals and also

plays drums. Billy Loosigian, who has experience with The Darlings, Willie “Loco” Alexander and The Joneses, plays guitar, specifically the Fender Telecaster, while Kent Allyn, who has appeared with Joyce Andersen, David Surrette and Cormac McCarthy, plays acoustic guitar and also chips in with vocals.

The band plays genuine honky-tonk country and American roots music, as inspired by some of their idols. The band has a regular gig at the Blue Mermaid in Portsmouth as part of “Honky Tonk Tuesdays.”

The Seldom Playrights will bring the old school country sound to the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand as part of the summer concert series, which takes place each Saturday in July and August on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand present the

concerts every summer for free in the bandstand in Cate Park. While there is no charge to enjoy the concerts, a pass-the-bucket collection is taken at intermission to help support the group’s mission to continue to bring quality music to the Wolfeboro area each summer.

The Seldom Playrights concert runs from 7 to 9 pm, with a short intermission.

If bad weather is forecast, there will be a sign posted at the entrance to Cate Park near the town docks and a notice also will be posted on The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page.

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The spirit of giving back lives on at Granite Man Triathlon

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Every summer, a very special triathlon takes place in Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro. Not just a race or competition, the Granite Man Triathlon, now in its 38th year, honors the spirit and legacy of Albert Dow. If you compete in the Triathlon, you likely will hear Albert’s name mentioned, or you might read about him. The competition, begun over 20 years ago, honors Albert, who worked for the EMS climbing school in North Conway. He was also a member of the local search and rescue team.

On January 23, 1982, Albert joined fellow members of the elite “Mountain Rescue Services” in the search for two teenage climbers reported lost in

a blizzard on Mt. Washington. The temperature on the mountain was 25 degrees below zero, the wind gusted up to 100 mph and the Forest Service had declared an extreme avalanche danger.

Despite these conditions, the members of the rescue service set out to find and rescue the lost climbers.

Albert and his climbing partner, Mike Hartrick, were selected by the rescue team as the best climbers to handle the most dangerous climb: a 750 foot, ice-covered chute running down the mountain. Albert and Mike worked carefully on the icy mountain-face: tying in with safety ropes, and using ice axes and steel-cleated crampons to hold onto the icy rock face. They scoured the chute but the youths

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Albert and Michael finished their search and started the climb down to rejoin the rescue team when a heavy snow above them shifted and suddenly swept down upon them in an avalanche.

The tidal wave of snow lifted Mike Hartrick upward to safety, but Albert was not so fortunate. Mike Hartrick and the others found Albert beneath the snow two hours later. He had given the ultimate sacrifice, his life, in the search of two complete strangers. Those people who knew Albert were aware it was a sacrifice he was prepared to give.

He was 27 years old and engaged to be married.

Rescuers later found the two lost climbers. Those rescued and the rescuers will likely say Albert’s sacrifice helped define the lives of others. Indeed, the two young men who lost their way on that day, were rescued and went on to productive careers, perhaps because of Albert’s sacrifice. One of those who was rescued, Dr. Hugh Herr, is a world-renowned pioneer in advanced prosthetics and exoskeletons. He became an MIT Professor and Director of the MIT Center for Extreme Bionics in Cambridge, MA. The other, Jeffrey

Batzer, became a Christian minister.

Albert and his parents and siblings were from Tuftonboro Corner and he was known in the area and beyond as a skilled climber and a generous person.

The Granite Man Triathlon, organized

by Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation, began years ago as a way to celebrate Albert’s life. Proceeds from the race go towards the Albert Dow III Memorial Scholarship Fund. Over the years, the Dow family have been on hand to help at the race that honors Albert’s spirit of giving back to others.

The 38th Annual Granite Man Triathlon is coming up this year on Saturday, August 17. The triathlon will begin and finish at Carry Beach, located on Forest Road in Wolfeboro.

The popular race draws around 350 triathletes from throughout New England and as far away as France.

For those who wish to compete, the race starts at Carry Beach with a ¾- mile swim, followed by a 15-mile bike ride and a 4.2-mile run. The event is open to individuals and teams, and both first time and experienced racers are welcome to participate.

The triathlon’s proceeds sustain the Albert Dow III scholarship which is awarded to “that Kingswood High School Graduate who exemplifies unselfish devotion to the service of mankind.”

Race day check in starts at 6:30 am.

All racers must check in, even if already registered and check in ends on race day at 8:30 am. A pre-race meeting will be held at 8:45 am with instructions and rules for the race given. The race starts at 9 am and it will be a fun event for all. Awards begin at noon.

To learn more about the Granite Man Triathlon, visit https://www. wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation/ pages/granite-man-triathlon or call Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation at 603-569-5639.

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‘Cue The Grill Fine Dining/Grilling for Special Occasions

By Chef Kelly Ross My grill is one of my favorite possessions and it gets used as much as my TV or stereo. If you don’t eat much off the grill, I suggest you do so. It’s the best way to cook, the tastiest, and by far the most convenient this time of year to keep the heat out of the house.

Although I like to share great upscale grilling items mixed in with the run-of-the-mill, today’s recipes are geared toward an upscale, fine-dining mentality. When I think upscale, I generally think seafood and prime cuts of beef, and maybe duck or lamb. For

the most part, that will be my focus in this article. Whether the occasion be a small family gathering, a birthday or anniversary get-together, a reunion of friends, or just for the hey of it, I have some great eats coming your way.

Let’s start with a great appetizer that should appeal to shrimp lovers. Most everyone has heard of and/or has had Chicken Satay with peanut sauce. I am a huge fan, but let’s try it with shrimp and a twist on the peanut sauce. As I say often, you have choices when it comes to the sauce. This one is a Mango Chutney Peanut Sauce, which

truly rocks! This sauce is a treasure on shrimp, scallops, chicken and pork in a huge way. You can either buy a mango chutney at many supermarkets and specialty stores as you don’t need a lot for this recipe, but I suggest you give this homemade recipe a shot. It makes way more than you need, but I always can it and it lasts forever. Whether you want to add the peanut factor at some point or use as is, it’s a “No-Lose” situation. With that in mind, I’m going to share the Mango Chutney recipe first, then the recipe for the shrimp.

Neither of these will disappoint. The Mango Chutney is also one of the best jams in the world on top of toasted homemade bread or on crackers. This recipe will get you six 8 oz jars.

Mango Chutney 2 cups sugar 1 cup distilled vinegar 6 cups of mangos, peeled and cut into ¾-inch chunks 1 sweet medium onion ¼ cup caramelized ginger, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp whole mustard seeds ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Six 8 oz canning jars In a 6-quart sauce pot, combine the sugar and vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring often so the sugar dissolves.

Add everything else and simmer uncovered until it thickens somewhat and starts to resemble a syrup. It must be thickened. This does take a while, close to 35-45 minutes, but stir constantly. If you are canning, which I strongly suggest, put a rack of sorts on the bottom of a large pot. Place the sealed jars on the rack, fill the pot with hot water so the jars are covered by at least an inch of water. Bring to a boil and let boil for at least 15 minutes.

Take out of the water and let cool to room temp. This stuff is outstanding!

Shrimp Satay with a Peanut Mango Chutney Sauce ½ cup smooth peanut butter ½ cup mango chutney 1/3 cup soy sauce ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes • Cue’ the Grill Continued on page 25

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August 12, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 25 • Cue’ the Grill Continued from page 24 Sea salt & fresh grind black pepper 2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp, 16/20’s or 20/24 in size preferably 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Metal or wooden skewers. If wooden, soak in water for at least ½ hour For the sauce, combine the peanut butter, chutney, lime juice, ½ the soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, as well as ½ cup water in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside. Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Place them in a baking dish or whatever you have room to do so. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, the remaining soy sauce as well as more salt and pepper, and pour over the shrimp. Spin the shrimp over a few times so well coated. Let sit for about ½ hour in the refrigerator. Heat a well-greased grill to medium high.

Pop the shrimp skewers on the grill for about 3 minutes on each side. Never overcook shrimp. Push the shrimp off the skewers onto a platter, top with the chutney sauce, which should be at room temp, and the cilantro, and dig in. If you have leftover peanut chutney sauce, it will hold in the refrigerator for a week or so, and as I said, it works well with many grilled goodies.

Let’s do one more appetizer. In the past I have mentioned individual bacon wrapped asparagus spears to be served as a side dish with dinner. This version has a stepped-up mentality that is so darn good in appetizer form. Between the asparagus, bacon, and the dipping sauce, you will find these tremendous treats irresistible. This will make 10 bundles, which is generally good for 4-6 people.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with a Sriracha Dipping Sauce 3 medium stalks of asparagus, trimmed from the fat end about an

inch or so 10 slices of thick hickory smoked bacon ¼ cup olive oil Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper 1 cup mayo ¼ cup sriracha sauce ¼ cup lime juice 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro Lay the 10 slices of bacon down on a cutting board. Lay 3 pieces of the cleaned up asparagus on each slice, about ½ inch apart. From one end, take the bacon and wrap over the first asparagus. Move the second piece close to the wrapped piece, wrap the bacon over the second piece. Repeat the process with the third. Wrap tightly so the bacon goes from the top to bottom on the bundle. Pierce with a toothpick to secure the bacon. Put on a sheet pan, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roll as needed to coat. On a well-greased mediumlow to medium heated grill, lay down the bundles. Cover the grill, but keep an eye on things, especially depending

on how your grill runs. If fire flares up in a big way, turn down the heat.

You are looking for a slow gradual cook, rolling the bundles as needed.

This could take 25 to 30 minutes. If preferred, it can be done in the oven.

While cooking, combine the sauce ingredients thoroughly. Once bacon is well browned and the asparagus is tender, you have yourself a winner.

Place them on a platter or dish, pop out the dipping sauce, serve.

Now, let’s talk the main course by starting with one of the best Surf & Turf recipes known to mankind. This includes cooking a whole beef tenderloin, or maybe half of one depending on your crowd. When it comes to filet mignon, although cooking it on the grill works, it is one of the cuts of beef I prefer to pan cook with fresh thyme, a brown butter and

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Page 26 | THE LAKER | August 12, 2019 • Cue’ the Grill Continued from page 25 Grilled Whole Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce & Grilled Scallops with Lemon Salsa Verde For the Beef and The Sauce 1 whole beef tenderloin, cleaned of fat and silver skin ¼ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp sea salt 1 ½ tbsp fresh grind black pepper 2 cups mayo 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup prepared horseradish, more if you are like me ½ tsp oregano 1 tsp black pepper For the Scallops and Salsa Verde ¼ cup olive oil 24 large sea scallops Sea salt & fresh grind black pepper 1 whole lemon, with the peel, seeded and chopped fine, saving the juice 2 small shallots, chopped fine S&P 2 cups olive oil 1 ½ cups fine chopped fresh parsley 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro ½ cup fresh chopped chives Extra lemon juice if needed/ preferred

Let’s start with the two sauces, which will go together in a matter of minutes.

For the horseradish sauce, combine the bottom 5 ingredients and refrigerate until ready to go. As for the lemon Salsa Verde, take the bottom eight ingredients and the same applies. Combine extremely well and refrigerate. Come serving time, pull the Salsa Verde to room temp about 45 minutes before eating. The horseradish sauce should be pulled just before service. Once the tenderloin is all cleaned up and ready to rock, cut the skinny end off, and if the whole tenderloin is more than you need, cut off more of that

end and cut them into steak tips for the near future. You will never have more tender steak tips anywhere as no restaurant ever uses beef tenderloin for steak tips, unless they charge $30 per plate. As I said earlier, ideally you want the tenderloin to be even in width throughout. Take the olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper and combine well in a small bowl. Regardless whether the beef is in one or two pieces, put on a small sheet pan and lube the entire tenderloin, including the ends. Have your grill preheated to a medium high heat, and plop the beef on. If you are a seasoned grilling veteran and know your temps, you will know when ready to pull when it is a great rare-medium rare. This is an expensive cut of meat, so don’t overcook it. As I say often, if you want your beef well done, order a burger. If you are not a seasoned grill

veteran, break out your thermometer, ideally a digital one, and cook to where you need it. Keep in mind that like any meat, it will continue to cook some when it’s off the grill, so plan accordingly. Make sure you roll it as needed while cooking so all sides have been charred, browned and seared.

While it is cooking, combine the oil, salt and pepper for the scallops in a medium to large bowl, add the scallops and toss the bowl in such a way that they are coated. Once the beef is done, let it rest on a cutting board, add the scallops onto the grill, flat side down and cook for about 3 minutes, maybe 4, and turn them over and cook for the same amount of time. Pull from the grill, slice the tenderloin as thin as possible and put on individual plates with a good sized dollop just to the side of the beef slices. Add 4 scallops per plate if serving 6, and spoon the lemon Salsa Verde over each individual scallop. Add your proper side dishes and eat like a champ and imagine you are eating in a 5-star restaurant, because in essence, that is what you are doing, except you can dress any way you wish.

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August 12, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 27 • Cue’ the Grill Continued from page 26 breast. I guess it’s just as much overkill per se with the half duck. There is no arguing with certain people’s tastes and I know that all too well from spending 75% of my life in the restaurant biz.

You will still get some of the gaminess that comes with duck, but by no means as intense. As most know, duck is often paired with orange one way or another and this one is no different, although it does have a spicy bite to it as well. Like many meats, I strongly suggest cooking the duck breasts to medium rare. We aren’t cooking chicken my friends so no need to worry. Medium rare is the norm. The process to cooking these is very easy and won’t take more than 30 minutes from the time you make the sauce, marinate the duck, grill it, let it rest and slice it. Obviously depending on your side dishes it may alter things, but hey, the main course is a delicious cakewalk. Keep in mind that duck does have a fatty makeup and can cause flare ups when grilling, so I strongly suggest babysitting while grilling, even cooking on an indirect heat. This recipe is for 4.

Grilled Duck Breast with a Spicy Orange Sauce 4 boneless duck breasts, approximately 7.5 oz each 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp fresh grind pepper, ideally from a pepper mill 2 tbsp lemon juice The Sauce 2 tbsp orange zest

1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp Sriracha sauce, or your favorite hot sauce 2 tbsp orange marmalade Salt to flavor Sugar to flavor Let’s start with the sauce. Combine the top 4 sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat to simmer and let it continue to heat for 5 minutes.

Add the marmalade and mix well.

Pull off the heat and taste it and adjust seasoning with salt and sugar to your taste. If you like extra heat, add a splash more Sriracha sauce. Adjust accordingly. If the duck breasts were frozen and thawed, pat dry with a paper towel. With a sharp paring knife, score the skin in a cross hatch pattern so you form diamond patterns. Mix the oil, pepper and lemon juice and pour over the breasts and massage the marinade into the skin gently. If cooking on a direct heat on the grill, which is likely smarter, do so on a low- to mediumheat. If you want to cook on an indirect heat, use a grill pan on top of the grill and heat it to medium. Grease either the grill or pan. Make sure the pan is hot when putting the duck on skin side down, same if directly on the grill. A general rule is 10 minutes each for medium rare. I suggest 6 minutes skin side down to get as crispy as possible, then 3 minutes on the other side. If you don’t find the skin crispy enough, finish it on direct heat for a minute or 2 if desired. Adjust times accordingly if you want them cooked more than

medium rare. Pull from the grill, let rest for close to 10 minutes on a cutting board before slicing the duck thinly on an angle. Fan the slices out over a plate and top with the orange sauce. This is a very tasty Quack Quack recipe.

I’m going to end today with a tremendous grilled salmon recipe, combined with an avocado salsa. It’s a great marriage with no chance of divorce. Again quick and easy, again delicious, and again exquisite. This is the best of all worlds when grilling or cooking. I would suggest doubling or tripling the salsa recipe if you love a good salsa with chips, or I love it at breakfast in an omelet. This recipe will feed 4.

Grilled Salmon with an Avocado Salsa For the Salmon 2 lbs salmon fillets, 8 oz portions, skin on 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh grind pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp granulated garlic For the Salsa 2 avocados, chopped 1 large tomato

½ red onion, chopped ½ cup corn, preferably off the cob, or frozen Juice of 2 limes 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro Few good shakes of salt In a small bowl, combine the 6 spices for the salmon and make sure they are well blended. Rub the salmon with the olive oil, and then rub with the spice mix. Combine all the salsa ingredients until well blended, doing so gently as to not mash the avocados. Put the salmon on a well oiled grill, preheated to medium-high. Put the salmon skin side down and grill for 4 to 5 minutes, roll them over and continue for another 4 to 5 minutes. Most prefer their salmon to a medium temp, but do what you wish.

Top with a couple of good spoonfuls of the delicious salsa and jump in like you haven’t eaten in a week.

Well, that’s it for today. I hope these upscale grilling options appeal to your taste buds. It’s all good stuff so please enjoy. As for next week’s article, I will share some great recipes for grilling on Labor Day weekend. I know, right…it will be Labor Day soon enough! Until then, continue to treat your taste buds the way they should be treated, and Ciao my friends.

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The Clark Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.

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What the Lakes Region Was Like Hundreds of Years Ago

By Mark Okrant People are fascinated by the idea of time travel, especially the prospect of viewing life as it was long ago.

While time machines remain a product of science fantasy, past life can be reconstructed through modern day scholars’ interpretations of historical records, folklore, and traditional landscapes. It was with the idea of learning more about past life in the Lakes Region that I consulted several historic works, then capped things off by conversing with Donna and John Moody, a wife/husband team whose credentials in Abenaki anthropology and ethno-history are without peer.

The earliest Native Americans migrated into New England several thousand years following the retreat of the last continental glacier.

Archaeologists tell us that the earliest Native Americans arrived in the region as the glaciers slowly retreated between 16 and 24 thousand years ago.

Donna Moody, however, pointedly told us that the Abenaki and their cousins did not migrate here. Rather, “They were created here from Patambowk (Lake Champlain) to Godakwadso

(Mount Washington). The Abenaki (from “Wobanakiak� meaning People of the Dawnland/East), are a large part of the Algonquian linguistic family, and occupied a home in 1600 that extended from Western Maine, into all of New Hampshire and Vermont, and neighboring portions of Massachusetts and Quebec.

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For example, Winnipesaukee and Merrimack are Anglicized versions of Abenaki words.

Abenaki hunted in the forest using the bow and arrow, spear, and used a variety of traps, including the kelhigan, a dead fall log trap designed to crush the heads of larger foraging wild game, and fished in nearby lakes, ponds, and streams using weirs, nets, lines, and spears. Birch bark canoes, caulked

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Evidence of their presence remains in the form of the very sophisticated tools they created. Axes, knives, adzes, mortars and pestles, spearheads, arrowheads, gouges, chisels, fish net weights, bowls, pipes, and many other essential items were made by reshaping local rock, including flint, soapstone, quartz, and quartzite. Meanwhile, pottery and pipes were fashioned from clay deposits mined locally. Baskets and bags were woven from a variety of fibers and wooden splints.

By the time Europeans appeared in New England, the Abenaki—like other indigenous American people—already had established an intricate subsistence economy whose annual calendar was based upon resources that presented themselves with the change of seasons.

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The timing and process of this activity has been carried over to the present day, with one exception: the Abenaki generally harvested and transported the sweet byproduct in granular, rather than liquid form.

From the full onset of spring, and continuing throughout summer, local Abenaki lived in villages that extended in a long arc along Lake Winnipesaukee, focused upon the western shoreline of the Weirs Channel.

Some early English sources referred to the Abenaki as nomadic. In truth, their lifestyle was deeply rooted in the land and waters, and is more analogous to the present practice many share today of living in sheltered locations during the winter, and traveling to favorite fishing, hunting, and vacation spots in the warmer seasons. It was along the region’s rivers and lakes that the Abenaki adapted to the annual runs of fish from, then back to, the sea.

From late April through the first two weeks of June, adult shad migrated from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Winnipesaukee, followed by salmon, then eel. A large stone weir that was interwoven with saplings and branches, was constructed at what today is Weirs Beach. This device functioned like a corral, enabling large quantities of the vital quarry to be caught. During late summer, young shad and salmon were caught as they migrated from the lake to the sea. Of course, there were many species of local fish that also were

caught.

The spring thaw was an important time for another element of this culture’s subsistence economy. At this time, women would get the fields ready for planting. The maize, beans, squash, pumpkins (a later introduction), and many other foods the Abenaki produced became staples for the European immigrants who followed, and remain elements of our modern diet. Summer was a time for berry picking. Harvesting of crops, gathering of nuts and a wide variety of floral and faunal foods and supplies took place in the late summer and early- to midfall. During early October, the Abenaki celebrated a period of thanksgiving for the bounty they had received from nature. This also marked the beginning of fall hunting season.

A significant attribute of Abenaki culture is that women were at the center of all things, and ‘ownership’ of everything except what a man could carry was in the hands of women.

While men had ownership of their tools and weapons, everything else— from individual homes, to the camp or village, gardens and fields, fishing and hunting places—was managed and cared for by women in the community.

They also generally supervised collection and distribution of the harvest. As a result, Abenaki women were treated with a level of respect that is too often missing in contemporary society; and, abuse of women and children that occurs too commonly today, was virtually absent.

Another important lesson to be learned from the Abenaki was their adherence to a people-and-nature philosophy.

Traditional Abenaki culture respected nature by taking no more than was needed to survive during any one season. There was an implicit kinship between people and nature’s elements. One can see this woven into their language and folkways, wherein all people and surrounding beings are believed to be related, with the spiritual

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This philosophy was at odds with many early and post-industrial cultures.

Some ancient cultures felt subservient to nature, an approach that suppressed significant progress. Meanwhile, by proceeding as though they can control nature, some post-industrial economies have abused natural limitations and potentially placed the natural environment in peril.

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New Singletrack Mountain Biking in Wolfeboro

By Molly Ingram Throughout the year and no matter what the season, you can always find a local spot to enjoy the outdoors in the town of Wolfeboro. The Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski Association, and local beaches around the area are just a few of the destinations where you can paddleboard, ski, bike, run, or kayak. New locations for recreational activities have expanded over time.

In the past year, a group of locals put their skills together to construct a new recreational location and to bring a new sport to the area.

Wolfeboro Singletrack Alliance is a non-profit organization actively developing multi-use single-track trails designed for mountain biking and non-motorized users, in partnership with the Wolfeboro Conservation Commission. The trails are located in multiple locations, one being off the Cotton Valley Rail Trail’s Fernald Station, located off Governor John Wentworth Highway (Route 109).

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You may be wondering what a single-track is. Single-track is a type of mountain biking trail made for the width of one bike. It’s smooth, but may have technical rocky sections, banked turns, the track may go over tree roots, hills, or jumps. Many mountain bikers prefer single-track, as single-track is designed specifically for the sport, and has elements mountain bikers would opt for. The Wolfeboro Singletrack Alliance has been maintaining and planning to build more trails throughout Wolfeboro since 2018.

They say their mission is “to work with land managers to ensure access to well-built sustainable trails, while protecting the environment at the same time and envisioning Wolfeboro as a destination with an expanding network of sustainable trails”. The trails are built by volunteers or local riders who utilize the single-track trails. The idea of building single-track trails is to construct them properly so environmental impacts are minimal, and people are able to stay on the trail and not make any additional trails throughout the woods.

Single-track trails give the rider a different experience by immersing each person into undisturbed nature.

For a nonprofit to build these kinds of sustainable trail systems takes a lot of volunteer work and financial support.

The Wolfeboro Singletrack’s website provides access for an individual to donate to their organization. The donations help maintain the existing trails, along with creating new ones and expanding the singletrack. The donations are also used to help hire trail builders, purchase • Singletrack Continued on page 33

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The class will take place at the Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery on August 20 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Also referred to as painted canvases, oil cloths, and floor canvases, these functional works of art are a part of our American heritage dating back to the 1700’s. Choosing from a variety of colors and patterns, students will make one 2’x 3’ stenciled floorcloth.

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Whether you live in the area yearround, come here seasonally, or are visiting the area for the first time, this is a chance to make a truly personal souvenir of Sandwich. Needle-felting is an easy, creative, and relaxing craft.

The wool for your chicken will come from Sandwich sheep and feathers will come from a local flock (or you can bring a few from your favorite chickens). The workshop is appropriate for students 12 years of age and older.

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Volunteering is also needed to help with trail building and maintenance.

The organization meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Abenaki ski lodge, so if you are interested in learning more about the organization’s goals and plans, you are welcome to join.

The goal of building and incorporating single track trails throughout Wolfeboro is to not only expand the sport, but to drive a young demographic to town to help grow the economy. By embracing this adventure tourism as a low cost and environmentally sustainable way of generating more economic activity, local businesses and other services in town will be able to benefit from travelers coming to utilize the trail

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Advice To The Players’ Summer Studio Series Presents Thy Will Advice To The Players, Sandwich’s Shakespeare Company, is thrilled to continue the 2019 Studio Series with Timothy Mooney’s Thy Will, on August 17 at 7:30 pm at The Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Sandwich.

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“We moved to the area when Robyn joined the faculty at Plymouth State University and subsequently was appointed Dean of the College of Business Administration. Three years ago we bought the business, but this is the 20th season in the same location for Wild Meadow Paddlesports,” Steve says on a busy Friday mid-morning at the shop. Customers of all ages are arriving for a variety of reasons: some to rent and others to purchase a kayak or paddleboard, others to get accessories and some repeat customers are at the shop to get advice on where to paddle or to ask a particular question about the water sports.

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investment when we moved to the area.

We have always been a fit, outdoorsy couple so a business like this made sense,” explains Steve. “I saw that Wild Meadow Paddlesports was for sale and stopped by. The business had a good reputation, which was a plus.”

After purchasing the business, Steve and Robyn set about expanding Wild Meadow Paddlesports and added more inventory. “We invested in technology,” Steve adds. This modernized the business and allowed for online reservations and rentals.

Speaking of rentals, Steve says kayak and paddleboard rentals are a growing part of the business. “Rental deliveries are very popular,” he explains. The ability to rent a kayak or paddleboard with an online reservation and to have it delivered to your vacation rental is very attractive to time-strapped families.

Steve says Wild Meadow Paddlesports has a very simple fee structure: you rent what you want for a flat fee. This eliminates the stress of continually checking your watch to make sure you get a three-hour, a halfday or other time constraining rental back on time. Rentals can put-in on Center Harbor Bay right at the shop, can be loaded on a customer’s vehicle for transport, or can be delivered if you are in Meredith, Holderness, Moultonborough, Sandwich or Center Harbor. (Delivery costs an additional fee. Rentals also include life jackets and paddles.)

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August 12, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 37 • Paddlesports Continued from page 36 Along with sales and rentals, Wild Meadow Paddlesports has added a new segment for kayakers and paddleboarders that has proven very popular thus far this summer: experiences to get people out on the water. SUP (stand up paddleboard) Yoga takes place Wednesdays and Sundays and is a calming and wonderful experience led by Lori Card.

On the calm waters of Center Harbor Bay, participants gather at 9:30 am.

Class size is limited, and the cost of the experience includes a SUP rental, or you can bring your own paddleboard.

Also popular are the Kayak Eco Tours led by Tara Schroeder every other Saturday through August. The cost includes equipment rental and you will experience both natural and historical highlights of the area from your kayak.

The Eco Tour runs for about 1 ½ hours and includes information from Tara on how the lakes were formed and other natural history. Also, she will talk about and point out loons, wildlife, river otters, as well as bald eagles, although it cannot be guaranteed the tour will spot wildlife. She also covers the history of the area.

Kayaks and paddleboards are certainly popular these days, but what about that age-old standby, the canoe?

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Many people are enticed by the newest paddleboards and kayaks, but Steve says there are many who still love to canoe. Today’s canoes are lighter weight, which is good news for an aging population that may not be able to carry/maneuver a heavier, older canoe.

“Canoes are growing in popularity with young families,” Steve says.

“Millennials are starting to have children and as parents, they want to get out on the water but know they can’t take their kids kayaking yet. A canoe is a great way to experience the lake and keep your kids in the same boat with you.”

At the other end of the age spectrum, older water lovers are taking to solo canoeing. Perhaps, Steve explains, a husband and wife have enjoyed canoeing together for years. But now, one of the pair, for whatever reason, can no longer canoe. “You usually need two people to paddle a canoe, but the new solo canoes have one seat in the center and a single person can easily paddle without anyone else to help,” Steve says.

Wild Meadow Paddlesports also offers a lot of accessories, from lifejackets to paddles and much more.

If you are a beginner and not sure where to begin, the staff at Wild Meadow can help. “We start by

suggesting you rent a watercraft. The sit-down (vs. sit on top of) kayak is the best option for a beginner, offering good stability. We suggest the beginner paddle to the west shore from our shop.

It is out of boat traffic and a pretty and calm paddle around the islands. We also can provide a map to help.”

Safety is of prime importance at Wild Meadow Paddlesports and the staff watches the weather carefully. If conditions are not favorable, Steve is adamant that customers stay off the water.

These days, the weight of kayaks and canoes are less. Steve is aware that the ability to lift a boat onto a car or bring it from the water to land is of concern to older folks and young families. “Our boats are 20 to 30 percent lighter and we carry light weight boats by Current Designs and Hurricane Aquasports, among others.

“Paddleboarding has become extremely popular and it’s here to stay,” Steve adds. The shop offers a variety of boards and all the most current gear.

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Because Steve and Robyn love to sneak away and kayak on the quiet waters of the lakes as the sun rises, they know how special kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding can be, and they want to share that joy with others.

From youngsters to senior citizens, everyone is welcome at Wild Meadow Paddlesports.

For information, visit www. wildmeadowpaddlesports.com or call 603-253-7536. The shop is located at 6 Whittier Highway in Moultonborough, near downtown Center Harbor and is open from May to October.

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