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August 5 • Vol 36 • No 18

Soak Up Summer...

Funspot, Clark’s Bears and More!

Inside This Issue... Find More Funspot | Page 3

‘Cue the Grill | Page 21

Golf | Page 27

What’s Up | Pages 16-20

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Funspot … The Place for Fun!

By Sarah Wright Funspot, near the Weirs section of Laconia, is a favorite place for my family, and we’ve been there many times. Even if you don’t have children, the nostalgia of the arcade will make you feel like a kid again. There’s plenty to do for all ages, including golf, bingo, and bowling. You’ll have to check it out this summer—it’s perfect for a rainy day or a super-hot afternoon! Funspot was founded in 1952 by Bob Lawton, and has been entertaining visitors and locals for over 65 years, with no end in sight.

With more than 250 classic arcade games, the American Classic Arcade Museum part of Funspot is known among gamers across the country.

Where else can you play the original Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Q-Bert? The first time I went to Funspot, I was thrilled to see one of my favorite games from my childhood— Burger Time. I’m not very good at it, but I make sure to play it every time I go. My brother, an avid gamer who lives overseas, was in heaven when we went there during his last visit.

He took many photos to share with his friends. Funspot even has Pong!

Talk about a blast from the past. My mother was delighted to see so many pinball machines. It brought back great memories for her.

I also like that my kids can see how far we’ve come with videogame technology. It’s the only place where they have the chance to try these

historic games. Then they can move on to the newest arcade machines and choose from a selection of awesome titles to play. My kids like the Teenage

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Mutant Ninja Turtle multi-player game and the Jurassic Park one. I’m still trying to beat the big Tyrannosaurus with my younger son.

When you’re ready to get away from the noise and excitement of the arcade, try your hand at the wonderful 18-hole, indoor mini golf course. Originally opened in 1964 as an outdoor course, but recently refurbished and moved indoors, the course is full of New Hampshire history. Play through a covered bridge, old-fashioned train station, lighthouse, the M/S Mount Washington Cruise Ship, a beautiful model of the Cog Railway, and even “Waldo” the Whale! My kids have gotten better at mini-golf over the years, and each of us can usually hit a hole-in-one once when we play this course.

If bowling is more your game, Funspot has 20 bowling lanes, made up of 10 Candlepin and 10 Ten Pin lanes, both used for league bowling in the wintertime. In the summer months, all of the lanes are open to the public during regular hours. Kids will love the automatic bumpers and the fun animations on the automatic scoring screens. Bowl a few games, and if you get hungry, order a freshly made pizza delivered right to your lane to enjoy while you play.

Speaking of food, Funspot’s Braggin’ Dragon Restaurant is the perfect family food stop. Located on the lower floor, customers love the 17-inch freshly made, “dragon-fired” pizzas with plenty of topping choices. There are • Funspot Continued on page 4

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Page 4 | THE LAKER | August 5, 2019 • Funspot Continued from page 3 lots of other options, too, including chicken fingers, hot dogs, nachos, chili, and fish and chips. Purchase French fries, potato wedges, or onion rings to share with your friends, and don’t forget a soda, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or even a slush puppy to wash it all down. If you’re an early morning visitor, there are donuts and bagels available to tide you over until lunchtime. The restaurant also features free Wi-Fi internet access, and while you’re waiting for your food, explore the memorabilia on display, including old photos, signs, and other artifacts from the arcade’s history.

Grown-ups can pop into the D. A. Long Tavern for a break, where they can enjoy a craft beer and premium pizza while they unwind and watch the game, throw a round of darts, or shoot a game of pool. Who was D. A. Long, you may ask? D. A. “Denny� Long was the grandfather of Funspot owners Bob and John Lawton. He was a man both practical and visionary, making his mark in the areas of baseball and journalism, rubbing elbows with the movers and shakers of the time. Despite his humble beginnings, D.A. achieved the American dream the old-fashioned way—with hard work and persistence.

He will always be associated with two American firsts: the first regularly scheduled nighttime baseball game, which was played over 100 years ago in Wilmington, Delaware; and the first dual circulation Sunday newspaper, combining D. A.’s Lowell Sunday Telegram with the Boston Post. It’s no wonder his grandsons would want to

honor such an interesting man.

If you’re feeling lucky, Funspot offers five nightly Bingo games, plus a Sunday matinee every week in its state-of-the-art Bingo hall with seating for up to 400 players. If you arrive early, you’ll be able to purchase some “pull-tab� ticket games and have the chance at winning cash prizes worth thousands of dollars. You could also play more cards with less hassle by renting an electronic Bingo computer to use during the game. The Bingo games are run by local charities, and they are always looking for new members or volunteers to help at the games. Come out and support a local charity while you have fun with your friends. The updated Bingo schedule can be viewed at www.funspotnh.com/ bingo. Click on the “View Program� button for more information.

With so much to do, it’ll be a fun, action-packed day at Funspot. I haven’t even mentioned the kiddie rides, various motorized small rides for your tots. One of the most popular attractions for the younger set are the token-operated bumper cars in cute animal shapes. We’ve gone through lots of tokens on the bumper cars, but it’s so worth it to see the kids’ smiling faces as they drive around the track.

Funspot is located at 579 Endicott Street North in Laconia. Summer open hours are daily from 9 am to 11 pm, with a later closing time of midnight on Saturdays.

For further information about any of Funspot’s attractions, visit www. funspotnh.com or call 603-366-4377.

Ask about their free party areas. Stop in with friends and family this summer and make some fun memories!

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Swimming for the loons Swimming around the islands of Lake Winnipesaukee is nothing new for Brenda Gallagher and Pam Halsey.

For the past several years, they have been working towards the goal of swimming around all 258 islands in Lake Winnipesaukee that don’t have bridges. This year, they achieved that goal, having recently finished with their last island (named “E-36, Unknown).

Join swimmers Brenda and Pam, and sponsors, including the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC), Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT), and Irwin Marine for the second annual Winni Swim!

At 10 am on Thursday, August, 8, Pam and Brenda will swim around Ragged Island to raise money for the Loon Preservation Committee’s work to safeguard and recover loons in New Hampshire. Participants can register to swim or paddle along with Pam and Brenda.

Following the swim and paddle, LPC

Executive Director Harry Vogel will speak about the history of loons on Lake Winnipesaukee. LRCT Executive Director Don Berry will lead a guided tour of Ragged Island and discuss the island’s history. Refreshments will be served.

The Winni Swim is a fundraiser to benefit the Loon Preservation Committee’s Loon Recovery Plan, an ongoing effort to recover a viable population of loons in New Hampshire.

LPC is working to achieve this goal through increased monitoring and management, broadening the scope of LPC’s research to better understand threats affecting loons, and expanding their work to educate people about loons and their needs. This work also impacts many other species that depend on clean water and quiet places.

To register for the swim, or to learn more about how you can help the loons, please call LPC at 603-476-5666 or email info@loon.org.

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Music and Theatre Coming to Sandwich In honor of Sandwich’s Old Home Week, Advice To The Players (ATTP) has a full week of events planned.

ATTP is hosting Natalie Hebden as part of its 2019 Summer Concert Series at the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Sandwich on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 pm. Admission is Choose-YourOwn-Ticket price and refreshments are available by donation.

Just back from a 12,000-mile journey across the country, traveling two-lane roads, Natalie Hebden will be sharing her observations and new songs from her journey. Along with new and other original songs, the evening will be filled with many of Natalie’s (and the audience’s) favorites. She will be joined

by Steve Hayden on stand-up bass, Cindy Duchin on multiple instruments

and there will be appearances by other special friends – known as “Natalie and the Nightcaps”.

On Saturday, August 10 at 7:30 pm, ATTP will present the next installment in the Summer Studio Series with a new work titled Shadowtown, by local teen Callie MacIntyre, who will also be directing the piece under the guidance of Richard Posner. Admission is by donation.

Shadowtown takes place in an underground society dominated by the symbolism of light and darkness, believed by the people to be physical representations of holiness and sin.

A High Priest serves as the villagers’ autocratic leader. The common people toil day after day under the threat that a sun god will plunge their world into

an eternity of darkness if they do not comply. A dedicated group works to end the tyranny with the shattering of the elaborate illusion.

For information about Advice To The Players events, visit www. advicetotheplayers.org.

Advice To The Players is a unique company of theater professionals, enthusiastic community members and energetic teens who have been performing Shakespeare and offering workshops in New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains region since 1999. ATTP has spent the last 20 years bringing award-winning productions of William Shakespeare’s richly passionate plays to life, while introducing new generations to live performances.

Climate change is a major topic around the world these days. In a series of events at the Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, climate change will be discussed during the month of August.

Roger Larochelle, Executive Director of Squam Lakes Conservation Society, will talk about Squam Range Forest Monitoring on August 6 at 5 pm at the gallery in Center Sandwich. Did you ever wonder how to measure carbon, or how we will measure the long-term changes in our local climate? Join Roger for a presentation sponsored by the Squam Lakes Conservation Society and the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation to discuss the monitoring plots being established on Doublehead Preserve in Sandwich, a 142-acre tract in the middle of the Squam Range.

Continuing the climate change theme, the gallery will present a program on August 10 from 9 to 11 am. As we see increasing evidence of the climate crisis around us, from more dramatic weather patterns to news of loss of biodiversity to migration around the globe, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or powerless, or to feel grief or despair, even as we see social movements addressing the climate crisis springing up around the world. According to Marshall Ganz, to be successful, social movements need to operate with five emotional cylinders: hope, solidarity, feeling you can make a difference, urgency and anger. Art is a central way to tell stories that circumvent the mind and speak directly to the heart and the emotions. Whether we want to share

stories that help engage others, or to explore our own experience of this time we live in, art offers us ways to do so. Join multimedia artist Juno Lamb in considering some of the ways art can help us be present to our emotions and to communicate to others the urgency we may be feeling. The free workshop will include conversation, guided

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Celebrating Belmont’s Sesquicentennial In recognition of Belmont’s 150th anniversary, the theme for the Old Home Day Parade in Belmont is “Celebrating our Sesquicentennial”.

The event-filled celebration will be held on Saturday, August 10.

Start your day with a delicious Pancake Breakfast under the Tioga Pavilion at 7:30 am. The 51st Belmont 10-Mile Road Race kicks off at 8:30 am with registrations at Belmont Middle School. If a shorter course for all ages is a better choice, the Tioga River Fun Run around the village area will be offered as well, with registrations also in the school parking lot.

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At mid-morning, enjoy the wonderful music of The Continentals, playing hits across the decades from the historic bandstand starting at 10:30 am. Young visitors can take a turn on their favorite pony with the addition of free rides near the Tioga Pavilion; nearby in the Pavilion area there will be a washing station and restrooms for all guests.

ARTSFEST will feature an aerialist demonstration with a juggler and stilt walker for entertainment and interaction. Don’t miss the What Not Shop set up to raise funds for the Belmont Senior Center. You never know what treasure you’ll find in

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Get your neighbors, club members, civic groups, or family together and create a float to add to the fun and excitement of the parade, starting at 1 pm. For the town’s public safety, the parade route will change this year by hooking back onto Mill Street vs. going the length of Main Street. Vendors will be grouped in the Belmont Mill area to allow floats and marchers to navigate the left turn into the municipal parking lot and continue onto Mill Street.

As always, enjoy a great lineup of crafters, information booths, historical discussions, etc. with booths set up all

around the Belmont Mill area.

A favorite 1980s cover band, AXIS, will play at Bryant Field beginning at 6:30 pm, followed by a spectacular fireworks show around 9:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the music and treats from the food concessions. A free Climbing Wall and Soccer Darts with plenty of space for the kids to run and play is a welcome end to a perfect summer evening in the Lakes Region.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper “The success of Clark’s Bears is not the result of the work of any one or two individuals, but rather the efforts of many people all pulling in the same direction. What you see at the Trading Post today was not done by one generation of family, but several generations...it was a long, hard pull from 1928 when my parents looked over this land...the entire Clark family and lots of helpers have worked at what you see-no one person can take credit for it.” — W. Murray Clark There is a lot to admire about a family that long ago crafted a life and a family business still thriving today. For years, I have heard the story of how Ed and Florence Clark, quite an outdoorsy, adventurous couple, started an Eskimo sled dog business in the Lincoln, New Hampshire area in the early 1900s.

Along the way, Ed and Florence and their sons, Edward M. and W. Murray began to work with and include black bears in a show that quickly became a popular part of their business. Thus was born Clark’s Trained Bears, an attraction that blossomed from the couple’s early souvenir stand and roadside attraction.

Fast-forward to today, and the story continues at Clark’s Bears, located in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Each summer for over 15 years, and as a long-time writer for The Laker, I drove from the Lakes Region to the White Mountains for my annual story on Clark’s. My son and daughter, upon reaching age 3 or 4, accompanied me. Maureen (daughter of W. Murray Clark and one of the main bear trainers) – took time out of her busy schedule to chat with me more times than I can recall. After a chat with Maureen, my kids and I spent a wonderful day at Clarks, watching the bear show, riding the White Mt. Central Railroad, thrilling

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to a glimpse of that cranky old goat, the Wolfman, and taking in all the fun things to do at this beloved attraction.

I have not been to Clarks for a few years, leaving the annual story to one of The Laker’s newer writers who wanted to experience the park with her young children. (My kids are now adults.)

But this year, my daughter, who was home for a few days, asked if we could revisit Clarks. While she had been to Clarks many, many times over the years, she is lately experiencing the nostalgia that often hits when adult kids have been living on their own for some years.

Thus, on a warm, sunny summer’s day, we made the drive to Clarks and had an absolutely wonderful day.

Let me say that you needn’t be a child to enjoy Clarks. Although the park is certainly geared for youngsters, it is also created so all ages can enjoy everything the attraction offers and not feel like you are in the way of young families. The day we visited, there were guests of all ages, from toddlers with parents to teens and grandparents. Some visitors were

there without young children, and we saw a number of senior citizen couples just out to enjoy a day at the park.

We started our day with (where else?!) a ride on the White Mt. Central Railroad.

We were among the first to board the charming train with its roomy seating.

Passengers sit under covered canopies with an open-air view of the scenery and of course, a good view is handy when that snarly, cranky old Wolfman makes an appearance near the train!

Some things do not change over the years, and I noticed today’s children were as excited to ride the train and maybe see the Wolman as my kids were years ago. Soon the train was underway and we sat back to enjoy the 25-minute ride that would take us over 2 ½ miles of beautiful woods with views of the Pemigewasset River. We had been warned by the train’s conductor that the Wolfman would likely appear and that he didn’t much like the train and strangers

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According to www.clarksbears.com, “One of the favorite parts of the train ride for many passengers is coming face to face with the Wolfman. This longtime resident of these woods, the rabble rousin’ Wolfman will amuse you with his antics, all in an attempt to keep curious visitors away from his secret mining operation of the precious mineral: Unobtainium. He never tires of using his many tricks to keep you off his land. Don’t worry kids, the Wolfman will not try to cross the bridge because he is too afraid of heights. He will not cross underneath the bridge because he is more afraid of water! In fact, the Wolfman is so afraid of water that he hasn’t taken a bath...IN YEARS!” After the fun train ride, passengers are returned safely to the beautiful Victorian train station to continue a day of entertainment at Clarks.

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The Wolfman, a popular figure at Clarks.

would miss the beloved bear show.

Once we exited the train, we checked our schedule of events. We had ample time to get seats before the Chinese acrobats took to the performance ring.

(Seating is on two levels and visitors can choose ground-level or upper deck viewing of the shows; we chose the upper deck which also gives a nice view of the park.)

Soon we were treated to a great performance that started with the Yandong Chinese Acrobats. First up was Ya Ting, a very talented young woman who could fit in all sorts of tight spaces, including a narrow wooden barrel. Her body seemed to be made of rubber, so pliable she could fit into the barrel. Next up was Jing Ja, whose skill at juggling a large ceramic flower container…

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She baffled and amazed the audience (including my daughter and me!) with her series of quick costume changes that seemed to happen in the blink of an eye.

After a brief intermission, it was time for the bear show We have come to love this show at Clark’s, and although we have been treated to the show for many summers, it always seems new a lot of fun to watch. We are not alone in this love of the bears and the show. It is something the Clark family takes great pride in, as well they should. This is no “animal show” but rather a chance to educate about North American Black Bears and to show how intelligent and well treated the bears are.

To understand fully how involved the Clark family is with the bears, one must glean a bit of history. According to www.clarksbearsc.om, In 1949, brothers Edward M. and W. Murray Clark started teaching and training bears for show work, a tradition that Clark family members continue to this day. The late W. Murray Clark developed a rapport and understanding of these intelligent animals which he passed on to his

children, the current trainers, Maureen and Murray Clark. “Each performance is unique,” Murray says. “The weather, dynamics in the den, audience reaction - any number of things can affect the bear’s attention and distract them from the performance.” Truly a tradition among White Mountain vacationers, this entertaining and educational ½-hour show is a thrill for all. Unmuzzled and unleashed, the bears enjoy performing in the covered show arena.

No one could be more dedicated to the bears than Maureen and Murray.

They tell us that bears reside in a natural habitat elsewhere on the property. I have interviewed Maureen in the past, and I know she has been and will continue to be dedicated to caring for the bears. This means not only joining the bears each summer in the performance ring, but interacting with the animals and caring for them year round. Long after out of state guests have gone home and winter sets in, Maureen and her brother, Murray, are with the bears daily. (Maureen once told me she checks on the bears in the deep of winter when they are in semihibernation in their dens on the property.

How does she do this? By crawling into the den and making sure the beloved bears are healthy and content.)

The bear show starts with an introduction by Murray, who explains everything one could wish to know about the bears. He gives a bit of family and bear history and tells about the bears who are in the show and the Clark family. There are currently three bears in the show and four who reside across the street on the family property. Murray tells us that bears in the wild live a mere four to five years, while bears at Clarks live long lives. The oldest bear at Clarks lived 38 years and currently, Victoria, who I recall seeing in the show ring in the past, is 29 years of age, living in retirement on the property.

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Get a Peek at Beautiful Boathouses on Annual Tour On Thursday, August 8, from 9 am to 4 pm, you will have a chance to get an up-close look at some of the best boathouses when the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) hosts its 13th Annual Boathouse Tour. The tour, sponsored by Lake Life Realty Keller Williams and Church Landing, will provide participants with the opportunity to visit historic, as well as new boathouses on Lake Winnipesaukee.

“This is the only tour of its kind,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings. “Participants will have the chance to view beautiful, historic boathouses from the inside out.”

Each tour may be customized to suit individual tour goer’s preferences.

“You can choose between three different ways to take the tour: On the water in a vintage wooden boat, by land in your own car, or by land in an antique automobile,” Cummings said.

Those who choose to take the tour via boat will “glide on the lake” in one of the museum’s vintage wooden boats, some of which are original Lake Winnipesaukee ride boats.

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Tours by either boat or antique car depart from Meredith Bay in Meredith at 9 am and again at 1 pm.

Cummings said tour goers can also elect to take their own vehicle. “Taking the tour in your own car allows for personalization,” she said. “Drivers will meet at The Chase House at Mill Falls in Meredith and be supplied with a map and directions. Each boathouse also has clear markings and easy parking.”

Vintage boat ride tickets are $135 for members and $150 for non-members; antique car ride tickets are $67.50 for members and $75 for non-members; self-drive tickets are $36 for members and $40 for non-members. Tickets also include free admission to the NHBM on the day of the tour or at a later time.

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Michael Vincent Band Making Bandstand Debut The Michael Vincent Band will be making its Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand debut on Saturday, August 10 at Cate Park in downtown Wolfeboro.

The Michael Vincent Band was born more than a decade ago in central New Hampshire. The band members were students at the same school and stayed busy working as a trio and eventually picked up a fan base as word of their talent spread around the state.

A road trip in 2009 landed the band in Mississippi, where they received a college education’s worth of blues schooling over the course of a few years.

From there, the band began hitting the road more often, playing from San Antonio, Texas to Key West, Florida to Boston and everywhere in between.

The thousands of miles on the road and hundreds of honky-tonks served as the backdrop for what the Michael Vincent Band does, which is play the blues.

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In the event of inclement weather, there will be signs posted at the entrances to the park announcing the concert’s cancellation. There will also be a post on the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page.

Leisure, Landscape and Legacy On Wednesday, August 14 at 7 pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host historian C. Ian Stevenson of Boston University with his talk ‘Leisure, Landscape and Legacy at the New Hampshire Veterans Association Campus’.

The New Hampshire Veterans Association (NHVA) was founded in 1875, and held annual reunions or ‘encampments’ every August at Weirs Beach from 1878 onward. Starting in 1880, numerous permanent structures were built on the nearly eight-acre Campground site, including the Headquarters Building (1885), located at the corner of New Hampshire Avenue.

In 1980, the NHVA district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Stevenson’s doctoral dissertation “This Summer-Home of the Survivors’: The Civil War Vacation in Architecture and Landscape, 18781910” explores communal vacation cottages and campgrounds constructed

by Civil War veterans as places to merge memory and leisure among their comrades and families. His talk will focus on the NHVA waterfront site at the Weirs, discussing the ways Civil War veterans used architecture and landscape to heal wartime trauma and to preserve their legacy.

The program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society and NHVA members; for non-members there is a $5 fee. Since seating is limited, reservations are recommended.

Programs focusing on the Lakes Region and New Hampshire history are held at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum throughout the summer season. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm until mid-October.

Seats for upcoming lectures may be reserved by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail. com or by phone to 603-366-5950.

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Aug. 5, 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. 5, Stephanie Jenkins & Justin McCarthy, musical performance, 6:30 pm, Taylor Community, Woodside Building, off Union Ave., Laconia, free, public welcome, 366-1226.

Aug. 5, Wine Tasting and Open House, 5-7 pm, explore Allard House museum and Works Barn while tasting local wines, lemonade and ice tea also served, Freedom Historical Society, 28 Old Portland Rd., Freedom, tickets: freedomhistoricalsocity.org.

Aug. 5-9, En Plein Air Watercolor Workshop, with Kathi Smith, 9 am-4 pm, explore vistas of White Mts., paint outside, Museum of the White Mts., Plymouth, info/register: museum.wm@ plymouth.edu.

Aug. 6, Bow Junction concert, 5 pm, Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, info: 934-1901.

Aug. 6, Community Church Ladies Aid Annual Fair, 10 am-2 pm, baked goods, crafts, candy, punch, cookies, white elephant items, Hodge Building, fairgrounds, Sandwich, 630-4423.

Aug. 6, Open House at Lower Corner School House, 1-4 pm, 22 Schoolhouse Rd., Sandwich, info: 284-6269.

Aug. 6, Poetry Night, 7:30 pm, guest poet presenter will be Russell Rowland, 7-time Pushcart Prize nominee, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 476-8895.

Aug. 6, Roger Larochelle, Executive Director of Squam Lakes Conservation Society will speak about the effects of the Climate Crisis on conservation, 5 pm, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Center Sandwich, 284-7728.

Aug. 6, Seneca Ladd, Origins of Meredith Village Savings Bank and Meredith Mystery Stone, presented by John Edgar and John Hopper, Meredith Historical Society, Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, doors open at 6:30 pm, free, all are welcome, 279-1190.

Aug. 7, Advice To The Players performance of Measure for Measure, 5:30-7 pm, Quimby Park, Maple St., Sandwich, www.advicetotheplayers.org. Other dates throughout the week; call for details, 284-7115.

Aug. 7, Edalhab: UNH’s Underwater Habitat at Alton Bay 1968, talk by engineer and diver Gary Sniffin, Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Rt. 3, Weirs, next to Funspot, 7 pm, free for members; $5 p/p for nonmembers, seating limited, reserve: 366-5950.

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Aug. 8, Summer Nature Talk Series, Jim Vernon – Geology of the Lakes Region, 7-8:30 pm, free, Loon Center, 183 Lee’s Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www.loon.org.

Aug. 8, Swim for the Loons, 10 am, join swimmers Brenda Gallagher and Pam Halsey for swim around Ragged Island, fundraiser for Loon Preservation Committee, info: 476-5666.

Aug. 8-17, Spider’s Web, The Barnstormers, summer theatre, Tamworth village, tickets: 3238500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

Aug. 9, Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 9:30 am-3 pm, Freedom Elementary School, 40 Loon Lake Rd. Sponsored by Freedom Community Club, www.freedomoldhomeweek.net.

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Aug. 10, Alexandria Church Fair, 9 am-3 pm, local vendors, Patten Brook Pony rides, petting animals, live music, food tent, antique cars, town wide yard sale, silent auction, ham and bean supper by Friends of Newfound Football, 12 Washburn Rd., South Alexandria, 744-8104.

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All “woodies” and “classic” boats welcome on a first-come-first-served basis. Visitors can vote for the 2019 People’s Choice Awards. Info: NH Boat Museum, 569-4554.

Aug. 10, Alton Old Home Week Fireworks, 9 am, over Alton Bay, 875-0109.

Aug. 10, Art & Action in a Warming World, workshop with Juno Lamb, 9-11 am. Participants of all ages are invited to reflect on and respond to the climate crisis through mixed-media image making, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Center Sandwich, 284-7728.

Aug. 10, Belmont Old Home Day, 7:30 am-10 pm, activities on Mill and Main Sts., parade, crafters, road races, pony rides, fireworks, music, evening activities at Bryant Field, free, info: 998-3525.

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Aug. 10, Family Fun Day, 11 am-2 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, free, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 10, Fireworks, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com.

Aug. 10, Landscape Painting, 10 am-2:30 pm, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Aug. 10, Make Your Own Herbal Products: Tinctures, Oils and Salves, 1-4 pm, Remick Museum, Tamworth, 323-7591.

Aug. 10, Mark209 band, 7 pm, Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, 5 Broadway Blvd., Alton Bay, info: 875-6171, www.altonbay.org.

Aug. 10, Michael Vincent Band, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

Aug. 10, Movies in the Park, Ralph Breaks the Internet, dusk, free admission, soccer field by Back Bay, bring blanket for seating, Wolfeboro.

Aug. 10, Old Home Week 5K, 7:30-11 am, part of Alton Old Home Week, held at Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, info: 875-0109.

Aug. 10, 17th Annual Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival, Moose Mt. Regional Greenways, info: 978-7125, info@mmrg.info.

Aug. 10, 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. 10, Ten-Mile Road Race, 8:30 am, registration at Belmont Middle School, challenging course over back roads of Belmont, 998-3525.

Aug. 10-11, 27th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festival, Castleberry Fairs, takes place at village shops and on the town green, Sat.: 10 am-7 pm; Sun.: 10 am-4 pm, www.castleberryfairs.com.

Aug. 10-11, Old Home Week 39th Annual Craft Fair, Railroad Square Park, Alton, info: 8750109.

Aug. 10-11, Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, 10 am-5 pm, 2145 White Mt. Highway, Ossipee, www. motherearthscreation.com.

Aug. 11, Hope Haitian Choir, 7 pm, Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, 5 Broadway Blvd., Alton Bay, info: 875-6171, www.altonbay.org.

Aug. 11, Masonic Lodge Annual Yard Sale, 8 am-5 pm, Old Quimby School, 43 Maple St., Sandwich.

Aug. 11, Sharon “Sugar” Jones, jazz concert, 3 pm, free, public welcome, Taylor Community Woodside Building, off Union Ave., Laconia, 366-1400.

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Aug. 11, Soultown Band, 6:30 pm, free, Tilton Island Park/Savina Hartwell Bandstand, Tilton, bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating, 286-3000.

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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.

BOAT SHOW

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.)

August 10 9:00 AM  NOON ALTON TOWN DOCKS ALTON BAY

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.

Admission is free 399 Center Street, Wolfeboro 603.569.4554 • www.nhbm.org

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, 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.

presents our 2019 Lecture Series August 15 7:00 pm Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit

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

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.

399 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH • 603.569. 4554 • NHBM.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)

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.

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.

The oldest Candy and Ice Cream maker in New Hampshire!

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, open 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.

Dinosaurs Alive! on exhibit through Sept. 30, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Exploring the Summer of ’69 When Laconia & the World Had Space Fever, Laconia Historical & Museum Society, exhibit in rotunda at Laconia Public Library, free, from through Sept. 21, info: 527-1278.

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.

Franklin Farmers Market, 3-6 pm, on lawn of Franklin Regional Hospital, 15 Aiken Ave., Franklin, every Tues. through Sept., 934-2060.

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: 5274722. (Concerts in Aug. on 8/7, 8/21 & 8/24.)

Gilford Farmers Market, 9 am-noon, Saturdays, 88 Belknap Mt. Rd. at Benjamin Rowe House, Gilford, info: Gilford Farmers Market on Facebook.

Hill Historical Society, open house through Sept, held second Sat. of the month, 10 am-2 pm, Town Meeting House, 265 Murray Hill Rd., Hill, info: hillhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

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.

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Laconia Farmers Market, 8:30 am-noon, Saturdays, City Hall parking lot, Beacon St., through Sept., info: laconiafarmersmarket.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Paddle Sports, every Wed. & Sunday, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, NH, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Young Explorers, nature programs for 5-7 year olds, runs July 9-Aug. 8, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info/register early: 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Youth & Adult Sailing Classes, June-Aug., 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.

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Through Aug. 11, Mama Mia!, Inter-Lakes Summer Theatre, Laker Lane, Meredith, 707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

Aug. 4, 11 and 18, Boardwalk Jazz Quartet featuring Rob Ames, 7-10 pm, free, Patio Garden Restaurant, Weirs Beach, 366-5800; or email patiogarden@ weirsbeach.com.

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Aug. 5, Bryan Conway performs, 6 pm, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

Aug. 6, Local Brews Cruise with Long Trail Brewing and Supernothing, 6:30 pm, Thirsty Thursday, Winnipesaukee Belle, departs from Wolfeboro Town Docks, info: 569-3016.

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Aug. 8, Hot Sardines concert, 7:30 pm, presented by Great Waters Music Festival, takes place at Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro, tickets/info: greatwaters.org or 569-7710.

Aug. 8, Thirsty Thursday with DJ Shamar, 6:30 pm, Winnipesaukee Belle, departs from Wolfeboro Town Docks, info: 569-3016.

Aug. 9, Cindy Duchin performs, 6:30 pm, Corner House Inn pub, 22 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

Aug. 9, Drummer PJ Donahue Jazz Trio, 7-10 pm, Patio Garden Restaurant, Weirs Beach, 366-5800; or email patiogarden@weirsbeach.com.

Aug. 9, Rory Scott performs, 7 pm, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

Aug. 9, Scott Spradling Band, 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia, info: 527-0043, www.pitmansfreightroom.com Aug. 10, Jeff Lines performs, 7 pm, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

Aug. 10, Lenny Clarke Comedian, 9 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia, info: 527-0043, www.pitmansfreightroom.com.

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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.

Friday Theme cruises, 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, 5693861.

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

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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.

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

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‘Cue The Grill Grilling Ideas “Outside The Box”

By Chef Kelly Ross My mom, Sally, was my biggest supporter in all aspects of life, and that included cooking. She taught me how to be original and do things a little differently, and as a result, today’s theme is geared around great foods and the unorthodox ways of cooking certain things that will keep you coming back for more. My mom, who passed a few weeks ago, told me how to “think outside the box” when doing many things, and in particular, when it came to cooking.

Certain combinations of foods you may not have thought of can sometimes create something incredibly special. Often, it’s a simple twist on something, and at other times, it may seem completely “off the wall” crazy, but I love it when the worlds of crazy combos collide to make the eaters scream “WOW!” When that happens, you know you have succeeded big time.

This week, we will cover appetizers, a salad, and a great sandwich inspired by my mom. If you read this column often, you know I am a sucker for chicken wings that come off the grill, so we’ll start there. Wings are a run-ofthe-mill food for most, but I’ll bet you

never had butterscotch on your wings before. You will be sold if you try this fun wing recipe.

We all know how popular wings are in the world of food. There are many wing flavor options, but I guarantee this is a recipe you haven’t seen or tasted before. As I mentioned, it has butterscotch (homemade no less) and it does have a great spicy bite to it as well. Hot and sweet always makes for a great marriage when it comes to the culinary chapel, so let’s start off there and then cover some other fun options.

When it comes to wings, I always suggest buying fresh whole wings, and then cut them at the joint to give you the flat section of wing as well as the small drumstick. Cut the small tip off the wings, as that will only burn right up. The main reason for fresh is that frozen are always pumped with a bunch of liquid, so when cooking, there is major shrinkage. This recipe is for 2 lbs of fresh wings, and once cut, should give you about 56 portions on the average, so this will feed a crew for sure.

Spicy Butterscotch Wings Spicy Part of Sauce ¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup ketchup ¼ cup Sriracha sauce, or favorite buffalo sauce 2 tsp black pepper, or cayenne if you really like it spicy, or 1 tsp of each 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt Butterscotch Sauce 1 cup sugar 1 cup warm milk ¼ cup butter Crumb Topping 2 tbsp butter

1 cup Panko bread crumbs 4 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Make sure your 2 lbs of wings are cut and ready to go. Combine all ingredients from the hot sauce list.

Turn on the grill to a medium high heat, making sure it has been well oiled. Put the sauce in a container with a lid and put the wings on the grill. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side. After • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 22

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In a small-medium skillet pan, add the sugar and cook over a medium heat until it begins to melt. Once that starts, drag the sugar to the center of the pan so it all cooks evenly. Continue to cook without stirring until the melted sugar turns amber in color. Stir in the warm milk and butter, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and is smooth, usually about 7-8 minutes.

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Keep warm. In a large skillet over a medium heat, melt the butter, add the Panko crumbs, half the green onions, the garlic and salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes stirring until the crumbs are golden brown. Set aside. Once the wings come off the grill, toss in a large bowl with the butterscotch sauce until well-coated. Put the crumbs in a separate bowl, add the coated wings and toss well again until the wings are well coated with the crumbs. Put on a platter and top with the remaining green onions. These are very delicious as is, or like many wings, feel free to dip in bleu cheese or Ranch dressing, but I strongly recommend tasting one before doing so.

Let’s talk some classic shellfish: oysters. Those who love them swear by them, those who don’t are completely grossed out by them, and I know dozens on both sides of the tracks. My guess is that 80 percent or more of all oysters served and eaten are via the raw bar mentality, topped with a dab of hot sauce and than sucked right down out of the shell. Going outside the box regarding oysters, let’s utilize the grill.

I know many who love raw oysters, but won’t eat them fried, but still LOVE

this version. Obviously, if you don’t like oysters at all, go to the next recipe.

These will be cooked live on the grill for just minutes, and then topped with an outstanding butter sauce. This is incredibly easy and is for 24 fresh oysters. When buying, get oysters that are as fresh as possible and hold on ice in your refrigerator until grilling time for best results.

Grilled Oysters with a Compound Browned Butter Sauce 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter 3 tbsp finely minced red onion 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 ½ tsp lemon zest 2 ½ tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice ¼ cup packed chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives 24 fresh oysters, bought no more than one day prior to cooking Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, simmering and swirling until it turns a golden brown and has a somewhat nutty scent, and let dark brown bits form in the bottom of the • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 23

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You can make the butter sauce a day or two in advance, cover and refrigerate, and cook on a low heat to melt when needed. Put the oysters on a preheated medium-medium high heated grill with the curved sides of the shells down.

Leave them untouched on an uncovered grill for about 6-7 minutes until the shells are all slightly opened. Carefully transfer them to a pan so the juice of the oyster does not escape. When cool enough to handle, remove the tops of them, spoon a tsp of the butter sauce or more if desired, and gobble them down. If you like oysters, you will certainly dig these in a ginormous way.

OK, so let’s talk about another one of those things that people either love or hate, and that is lamb. One thing everyone does seem to love and have eaten hundreds of them in our lifetimes is pizza, but has anyone ever had a lamb pizza, especially off

the grill? I’m guessing no, and the combination of flavors on this grilled pie is phenomenal and the ingredients are a Greek treat. Most people love their lamb with mint jelly which is a big turn off for me, but this pie is made with fresh mint, and yes, that to me is where it’s at. If you like lamb, there are only two decisions you need to make when doing this. One: If you want to prepare a lamb roast or a leg of lamb or something similar, save at least a pound of rare to medium rare slices, or if not that route, use ground lamb. I prefer the lamb tips of sorts, but regardless, it’s awesome. The second choice is whether you want to make your own crust, or buy a dough ball at the supermarket, or, you can always buy a flatbread of sorts. Chances are if you already make your own dough, that’s what you will do. If you haven’t tried before, I think the chances are almost as good that you will buy something. If buying, go with the dough ball and roll it out yourself. Ideally, when grilling a pizza, you want the dough thin and not so big that you can’t maneuver it on the grill. If you buy a store-bought dough ball, I am predicting you will want that split into at least three equal crusts before rolling, either as a round pie or rectangular as in flatbread style, but again, you are better off grilling two to four smaller pies than a large one that is hard to work with.

Grilled Lamb Pizza with Fresh Mint and Feta 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing each side of the crust 6 leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut in ½ lengthwise, than cut crosswise in ¼ inch slices. (Rinse them well) 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley ¾ cup fresh mint leaves 1 lb lamb of choice 1 ½ cups crumble feta cheese Prepare the dough to your liking, but ideally, it should be no larger than 1 foot in diameter, and smaller is a little better.

If going the rectangular route, I would suggest 12 x 7 or 8 in size. As for the toppings, melt the butter and 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a medium to large sauté pan or skillet. Over a medium heat, sauté the leeks and scallion, adding the salt and pepper as well. Stir off and on for 5 minutes or so until everything has softened somewhat. Transfer to a bowl, and if using ground lamb, add the meat to that same pan and cook over

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Pull them off, flip them grill side down on the pans, brush again, and repeat the process. Once off the grill, turn the heat down to low-medium low. Depending on how many crusts you have come up with, as I said, it should be 2-4, divide all toppings by that number. Divide the fresh mint in half, using the 1st half to line the bottoms of the crust, then the leek mixture to line the crusts, leaving a typical ½ inch border. Top with the lamb, and then the feta. Gently pop these back on the lower heated grill.

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Now you know why I suggest a thin crust. You can either close again for a minute or so or let it go as is. I suggest closing the lid as much as possible.

Depending on your grill, turn it to a low heat as opposed to medium-low. A minute before taking off the grill, top them with the remaining fresh mint.

Once they come off the grill, lightly drizzle the pies with olive oil, slice and dig in.

Let’s throw a great salad into the mix.

This recipe is sheer insanity with all the crazy goodies it has to offer. Sure, we have all seen seafood on salads, but this one is like no other and has more like the ingredients of a Seafood Diablo or something similar. This recipe has muscles, calamari, shrimp, and crabmeat for seafood, but there is also some other fun stuff included.

As for the seafood, as always, I say to make it your own. If you don’t think

mussels are what you want for instance, eliminate or substitute something else.

The original way I was taught this dish was to lightly blanche the squid and shrimp in boiling water, and to completely cook the mussels in the water as well. That way is more than acceptable, but you know me, I like to utilize the grill as much as possible, so that’s how I am pushing this recipe today. Some are marinated briefly and grilled, but once all cooked, they get dropped into the homemade dressing and then combined with vegetables, making this is a classic salad. This is most definitely a “thinking outside the box” kind of salad if there ever was one. It makes a lot, and if served as an appetizer, it is plenty for 8+ people.

If doing this as a main dish, which is the most usual in my circles, it will get you 4-6 portions. Remember, when preparing mussels, soak for 15 minutes in very cold water prior to cooking to clean/purge them. Pull out the beards if any, using pliers if needed. Discard any that don’t close when you tap on them.

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Whisk in the oil and chopped parsley and set aside in a large bowl as all ingredients will eventually end up in here. Prep the calamari and peel/devein the shrimp. In a smaller bowl, combine the 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 more tbsp lemon juice, and the Sriracha and soy sauces.

Put the calamari in this mixture for 1015 minutes and combine well. Start the well-greased grill on a medium heat.

Lay a sheet of heavy duty foil over the grill and with a fork, poke holes

throughout. Spray well with cooking spray. With a set of tongs, pull the calamari out of the marinade, shaking as best as possible to keep as much marinade as you can, and plop the squid on the foil. Spread them out as best as possible and close the lid for 2 minutes. Lift the lid, flip them over as they won’t take a long time to cook, maybe 4-5 minutes at most. Do Not Overcook! Take them off the foil and put them in the large bowl of dressing as the lemon products of the dressing will help the squid continue to cook with the citrus. Once the calamari comes out of the marinade, before grilling, add the shrimp to the same bowl and gently toss the shrimp to help coat. If you have to add a little more of the marinade ingredients, that’s fine.

Again, these should not marinate more than 10-15 minutes. Once ready, yank off the foil and again, making sure the grill is well oiled, add the shrimp to the grill carefully. Cook for maybe 3 minutes per side until opaque in color.

Do not overcook. Add them to the dressing bowl with the calamari and lightly toss all within. Lay the mussels on the grill on a medium high heat, similar to the oysters of our earlier recipe. After 5 to 7 minutes, they should start to open. Once all have opened, take them off the grill. If you prefer to boil them, that’s fine. If any of the mussels have not opened, discard them. Once cooled, you have options.

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in plastic wrap, but they should be eaten within a few hours as the rolls will become soggy if sitting around too long, although never an issue in my house! I feel confident you will love the first one, and then look to the sky and say “Thank you, Sally” as you make another one, and maybe another.

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• ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 24 goodies, keep in the shell and serve on the salad as is, or a combo of the two options. The choice is yours. Now add the fennel, bell pepper, celery, parley leaves, and the crabmeat and toss very well. Season with salt and pepper, and serve on plates and dig in.

This is by no means traditional in the salad world, nor in any culinary world for that matter, as this is the epitome of “thinking outside the box”.

I’m going to throw in a quick and easy sandwich recipe my Mom made a tradition in our family and one I still love. I know everyone has had and most enjoy a great Italian sandwich. My Mom’s version is not only a favorite in my family, but I have made these in the restaurant world and for catering events to go along with finger roll sandwiches for that type of event. They are a great conversation piece in their originality. Yes, an Italian sandwich is normal and run of the mill, but when my Mom came up with these for me 50+ years ago, that was probably the first “thinking outside the box” recipe

I ever knew of. In my Mom’s Chopped Italian, all ingredients are diced and marinated in Italian dressing, and served in one of my favorite breads ever, a flat sided New England Style Frankfurt Roll. They can be consumed as a three-to-four bite sandwich, and the marinated ingredients make these so darn scrumptious. I make these about once a month at home so everything is marinated in the fridge, and I just spoon out with a slotted spoon into the roll whenever I am hungry. Like all recipes, design to make your own, but here is what I use. If eating a bunch in one sitting for many people, I add tomatoes. If sitting in marinade for a few days, I don’t use tomatoes, as they don’t hold up as well as the other ingredients.

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Following The Antiquing Trail

By Rosalie Triolo The Latin word for antique (antiquus) means old, ancient. A piece of furniture, glassware, a work of art, old maps, or anything of aesthetic or creative value with historical significance and at least 100 years old or older is considered antique.

However, as times change, so do peoples’ tastes. As Mari Leather of Mari’s Treasures in Wolfeboro explained, “Some people tend to buy antiques just for the sake of owning them, while others purchase antiques because they not only appreciate their aesthetic and creative value but because they are fascinated by the history behind the antiques and admire their beauty.

Conversely, some dealers believe the age of a piece, which would be considered an antique, doesn’t necessarily mean it is desirable or saleable.�

At her shop, Mari enjoys mixing the old and new to accommodate everyone’s preference. A large cabinet holds a late 1800s Limoges Salmon Platter made in France with matching plates. Walking through the shop, there is a 1920s oak kitchen cabinet with an old glass butter churn on display. Up on the second floor are the “Primitive� pieces. New England Primitive as

Platter from Mari's Treasures in simple and dark. Large Primitive are pieces of Shaker and farmhouse designs. Collectible old hand tools from the 1800s hang from hooks and others are placed on a table. Old baskets, still in good shape, are on display on a beam.

Mari gently removes a handmade quilt sewn in the 1840s and 1850s from its protective covering. She points out the places where the quilt has some flaws, but it is still remarkably lovely in its muted colors, soft and tranquil. Late 1800s to the early 1920s yellowware blue banded bowls decorate the shelves of a wooden hutch. A large 1870s wooden bread bowl was once used to mix dough.

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Things to see and August Things5,to2019 do | THE LAKER | Page 29 Dragonfly has opened a new Americana and Folk Art Gallery at 839 White Mountain Highway/ Route 16. A compilation of her 35 years collecting, dealing and focusing on quality NH Americana, Antiquarian Books, Rustic Cottage Decor, Textiles, and Pottery will all be displayed for sale.

Catherine’s travel experiences and writing over the past five years has focused on Outsider Artists and Visionary Environmental Homesites; the objects can be seen in the new gallery.

Ossipee, where Catherine’s shop is located, is known as the Foothills of the White Mountains but is in the NH Lakes Region. With 250 lakes, ponds and beaches, the Lakes Region offers opportunities for recreation and respite antiquing from the many local shops in the area. The local homes provide plenty of rustic, lake and camp decor as well as hooked rugs, paintings and folk art. In keeping with the local NH theme, highlights focus on Lake Winnipesaukee and White Mountain antiquarian books, photography and ephemera.

Working with her adult sons, Catherine’s gallery also carries things for younger customers. You might see some vintage clothes, locally made tie-dye t-shirts, estate costume jewelry, and crocheted afghans.

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The Gallery is also home to The Pot Shop and Museum which represents the seed of a collection of Cannabis, Marijuana and Hemp memorabilia and objects which will help tell the 8,000-year-old timeline of the herbal medicine, right on through the current federal prohibition.

Donations are always sought and welcome, especially of a historical nature.

The Gallery can be found on the internet and at www.DragonfliesAntiques.com, or on Facebook under Dragonflies Antiques, or personally as Catherine S. Dragonfly. Catherine’s passion has kept her in the antiques and collectibles business since 1985.

Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The shop is located exactly ½ mile south of the intersection of Route 28 & 16 (on the same side as Hannaford).

Whether you are vacationing in New Hampshire or are a seasonal or full-time resident and like to go antiquing or have never been before, it is quite an experience to find items that possibly your grandparents used back in the “good old days.” There is so much history right here in these shops and among expert antique dealers to give the background of each item.

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In his book “Treasury of craftsmen were designing and producing glass bottles and flasks.

American Design,” which is over 800 pages, Clarence P. Hornung Hornung continues the journey of begins the story of American these craftsmen through the era of fine cabinetry, to brass candlesticks, craftsmanship and inventiveness when the first settlers in the early and items made of pewter to the era of domestic time-saving devices 1600s built ships adorned with figureheads of English design. In in the kitchen. All these and many those early years the infant colonies more items made by accomplished craftsmen are antiques. Whether used wood toLakes buildRegion theirEvents houses, Calendar Updated Weekly ships, farming and fishing tools, it be your grandmother’s china cabinet or your great-grandmother’s furniture and dishes. Hornung goes on to describe the advancement gold bracelet, it is a family treasure. of both shipbuilding and colonial

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Page 30 | THE LAKER | August 5, 2019 • Day Tripping Continued from page 10 ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care and conditions for their black bears, recently the finishing touches were put on a new winter quarters for the bears. The spacious accommodations will house the bears, off public display, when they are not performing in the famous Clark’s Bear Show.)

After the introduction, Maureen joins Murray in the ring with Pemigewasset, a 472 lb. bear. The well-trained bear does a number of charming tricks, including riding in a swing, playing Frisbee and basketball, as well as riding a scooter!

Throughout the show, Maureen speaks gently to the bear and is always by the bear’s side to offer encouragement… and of course, ice cream treats! The bears are trained with positive reinforcement and patience, and the love and care they receive is very apparent.

Lovely Tula was up next. At nine years of age, she is the youngest bear performer at Clarks. At 309 lbs., she gets “Bear” aspirin from the fake medicine cabinet, dances and even eats ice cream through a wooden barrel.

The park offers a full day of fun for all ages, including Merlin’s Mystical Mansion (among our favorites), the popular Segway Park, Bumper Boats, Climbing Tower…and a great way to cool off and splash down at the Anaconda Escape water raft ride.

Along with the performance ring shows, and attractions just mentioned, there are individual buildings fashioned as a charming, old-time main street would be with a history museum full

of Clark family photos, information on how the business began long ago, a candy and ice cream store, gift shops, Americana Museum, 1884 Fire Station, and Avery’s Garage.

As if all that were not enough to keep everyone happy, Clarks also offers Tuttles Shootin’ Gallery, Kilburn’s Photo Parlor, River City Mining, Segway Safari and Face Painting.

You can get a light snack, ice cream or a meal at a choice of the Whistle Stop Snack Bar, Pullman’s Pizza and Subs, Popcorn Wagon, or the Peppermint Saloon.

The charm of Clark’s Bears is its ability to offer something new while retaining the things we all remember and love from childhood days: the beloved bears and the amazing bear show. Watch the bear show with Murray and Maureen, take a ride on the train, thrill to outsmarting the Wolfman or simply stroll the park, and you will agree with W. Murray Clark who once said, “The success of Clark’s Bears is not the result of the work of any one or two individuals, but rather the efforts of many people all pulling in the same direction.” It is a direction that continues to bring memory-making family fun to successive generations.

Clark’s Bears is located at 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Call 603-745-8913 or visit www.clarksbears.com. Clarks is open daily for entertainment through Labor Day and then weekends from September 7 through Columbus Day, October 14.

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There are many aspects of the Lucknow mansion that set it apart from other early 20th-century homes, aside from its history, size and mountaintop location. The intimate, three-tour series began in June with an architecture tour, focused on the home’s cutting edge construction, global influences, and Arts and Crafts design.

The third and final tour is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 at 6 pm, and will focus on the mansion’s furnishings, both original and replicated. The Plants (Lucknow’s original owners) filled their home with a collection of handcrafted, Americanmade furniture and art; during the tour, participants will learn how these pieces were key components of the Arts and Crafts movement, and what they tell

us about the Plants’ lifestyle, tastes and personalities.

Tickets for Castle Close-Up tours are $25 for non-members and $22 for members, available at www. castleintheclouds.org. or by calling 603-476-5410. Due to the intimate nature of the tour, tickets are limited.

The tour requires navigation of two flights of stairs and is not handicap accessible. The Castle Close-Up tours are generously sponsored by Christopher P. Williams Architects, PLLC. The Castle Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, interpret, and share the buildings and landscape of Castle in the Clouds as a cultural resource for the benefit of the public.

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Robert Earl Keen celebrates A Bigger Piece of Sky One of the most prolific songwriting troubadours comes to The Flying Monkey in Plymouth on Thursday, August 15 at 7:30 pm.

It is not always easy to sum up a career — let alone a life’s ambition — so succinctly, but five words from Robert Earl Keen’s calling-card anthem just about do it. You can complete the lyric with the next five words — the ones routinely shouted back at Keen by thousands of fans a night (‘and the party never ends!’)

— just to punctuate the point with a flourish, but it’s the part about the journey that gets right to the heart of what makes Keen tick.

Some people take up a life of playing music with the goal of someday reaching a destination of

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Three-decades on from the release of his debut album — with 19 records to his name, thousands of shows under his belt and still no end in sight to the road ahead — Keen remains as committed to and inspired by his muse as ever. And as for accruing recognition, well, he’s done fine on that front, too; from his humble beginnings on the Texas folk scene, he has blazed a peer, critic, and fan-lauded trail that has earned him living-legend status in the American music world.

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“Some of my band members have been with me more than 20 years now,” Keen says proudly.

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Watch artists paint local scenes at Paint Wolfeboro Art lovers are encouraged to visit Wolfeboro on Wednesday, August 14 for the Governor Wentworth Arts Council’s 10th annual Paint Wolfeboro event. Area artists will gather at locations in downtown Wolfeboro for a day of open-air painting. Visitors can watch works of art being created and purchase pieces either during the day or at an afternoon sale in Cate Park. Look for the artists around town in their yellow T-shirts.

Paint Wolfeboro runs from 10 am to 2:30 pm, with the sale scheduled

from 2:30 to 4 pm at the Community Bandstand in Cate Park. Julia Velie, a singer and guitarist from Moultonborough, will be on hand to provide musical entertainment. Her voice is smooth and laid back; perfect for summer days on the lake. Her repertoire is full of songs you will fondly remember, performed with her unique style and ability to deliver using the gift of her beautiful voice. Julia has performed in the Lakes Region for over 10 years and can be found on Fridays frequently at Hart’s Turkey Farm

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Children can join in the outdoor art fun by trying their hand at watercolor painting in Cate Park from 11am to 2 pm. For a small donation, each child can create a painting to take home, along with a watercolor kit for future fun. Children must be a least four years of age and accompanied by an adult.

Artists can still sign up to be part of the event. For more information and a registration form, visit wolfeboroarts. org, or call Madelyn Albee at 603-569-

1701. Artists pay $15 to participate ($20 the day of event) and they set the price for their paintings and keep 60 percent of the proceeds from the sale of their work. Any unsold paintings remain the property of the artist.

Money raised from the Paint Wolfeboro event funds educational activities sponsored by the Governor Wentworth Arts Council, including grants to libraries in five local communities.

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Also evident in this exhibit are works inspired by her travels in the United States and abroad. All of the paintings are for sale.

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Besides focusing on her own artwork, Jean enthusiastically promotes the arts.

She served two terms as president of the Lakes Region Art Association and continues to be active in informal artist circles, exhibiting in various locations and encouraging others to continue developing as painters. She paints in watercolor, acrylic and oil, and is pleased to be offering this exhibit of her newest works in oil.

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Boating on the Lakes Cruise with a Naturalist on Squam Lake Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake on a Cruise with a Naturalist trip guided by an experienced naturalist educator at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness.

Learn about the geology of New Hampshire while immersed in the wild beauty of Squam Lake and the adjacent mountain ranges in a memorable lake cruise experience. Gain a greater appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from the glacial origin of the mountains to the fascinating histories of different islands.

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Tourism’s Trifecta: Visitors, Tolls, and Information road” was established in 1923. Today, there are 88.9 miles of toll roads within the Granite State. The Central Turnpike, which consists of the Everett Turnpike and a portion of I-93, is the longest (39.5 miles). The Spaulding Turnpike (33.2 miles) and the Blue Star Turnpike, a small stretch of I-95 (16.2 miles), comprise the remainder of the system.

Turnpike travelers typically concern themselves with what is happening between the white lines on the asphalt. A closer look reveals that New Hampshire’s turnpike system is supported by 10 toll plazas (this figure includes ramp toll stations), 87 toll lanes, and 48 interchanges (i.e., exit ramps).

To date, the state’s peak year for toll transactions was 2007 (115.5 million).

During 2017, nearly one-half (47%) of these occurred on the Central Turnpike, followed by the Blue Star (33%), and the Spaulding (20%).

On March 15 of 1989, a significant travel industry milestone took place

By Mark Okrant Among the first travel services that many visitors to New Hampshire encounter are the state’s toll roads and rest areas. We take the presence of these facilities for granted. However, their arrival was noteworthy, as they heralded a new era of transportation and commerce in the Granite State.

Tollroads Historians tell us that the first toll road (AKA turnpike) was established during the seventh century BCE. It was located in the Fertile Crescent, and was called the Susa-Babylon Highway. One can only imagine the traffic jams—donkeys, wagons, and other livestock—at those toll booths.

Doubtless, detained travelers left behind more than pieces of silver.

In the United States, the title of first toll road goes to the PhiladelphiaLancaster Turnpike, which was built during the 1790s, or more than 20 decades before EZPass transponders were used in New Hampshire.

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That was the morning when Gordon and Joan Wood’s car became the onebillionth to pass through the New Hampshire toll system. Given the fact that the first permanent tolls opened on June 24 of 1950, that milestone represents an impressive amount of activity in a relatively brief amount of time.

An examination of toll booth finances provides a clearer understanding of why the state has retained the system.

During 2017, estimated toll revenue in New Hampshire exceeded one hundred (121.2) million dollars. However, the geographic breakdown of toll revenues does not correlate with the aforementioned pattern of transactions.

The Blue Star (50%) attracts the largest proportion of revenues, followed by the Central (37%) and the Spaulding (13%).

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mention of its importance to our leisure travel industry. With an estimated 8590 percent of out-of-state visitors arriving by private automobile, truck, rental car, or bus, the three turnpikes are a vital segment of this important generator of state revenues. When one considers that visitors arriving at Manchester-Boston Regional and other airports are not likely to walk to their destinations, it is safe to say turnpikes serve nearly 100 percent of visitors.

Maintaining the vitality of the turnpike system necessitates funding for construction projects, administrative costs, salaries and benefits, and equipment. Nearly one-third of the multi-million dollars of expenditures comes from tolls collected at those 10 booths. This information casts doubt on the wisdom of Connecticut’s 1985 decision to remove their I-95 toll • Tourism Continued on page 37

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Any discussion of turnpikes merits mention of the EZPass system. Initial conversion of New Hampshire’s toll booths occurred on July 11, 2005.

This “game changing” innovation has altered the travel landscape on toll roads.

With the invention of the automobile, New Hampshire gained an early start as a provider of quality roads.

Proponents of the Theodore Roosevelt International Highway (TRIH) were quick to compare the quality of this state’s highways favorably with those of surrounding states. By 1921, twentythousand motorists had traversed the TRIH from North Conway to Littleton.

The New Hampshire Highway Department was quick to recognize that visitors would need information.

So, by 1921, a brochure containing numerous road maps was designed for automobile travelers; and, by 1924, road marker signs had made their appearance.

Visitor Information Booths By definition, visitor information booths—AKA tourist information centers, welcome centers, or rest areas—may be established in several ways. Many of these facilities are state-owned and operated; others are state-owned but privately operated, while a number are privately owned and operated. Within cities and towns, ownership of booths may be by a

state, county, municipality, chamber of commerce, or joint venture.

Traditional facilities and services provided at such locations included public restrooms, brochure racks, state maps, with a staff member to provide local information. Michigan was the first state to situate tourist information centers along one of its highways. On May 4, 1935, the first such facility was opened next to U.S. Route 12 in New Buffalo.

Throughout most of the country, highway booths such as the one in Michigan were preceded by local community facilities. As touring increased following World War I, towns and cities began to provide information booths or rest areas to serve the traveling public. According to Dick Hamilton, a longtime travel marketing director, photographic evidence confirms that the earliest visitor information booths were in place within New Hampshire communities during the 1920s. The first of these consisted of small wooden structures, lacking insolation against extremes of hot or cold, with many providing one or two outhouses and no running water. These early information booths were generally situated inside town limits at strategic locations where visitors and curious locals alike could find them. A significant event occurred in 1939, when booths began distributing the New Hampshire State Department of Highways’ free map of state roads.

Beginning in 1965, New Hampshire built and staffed welcome information centers along its interstate as well as U.S. and state highway systems.

There were 17 of these booths, some operating year-round while others were open seasonally, prior to the Great Recession of December 2007 to June 2009. For financial reasons, the state made a decision to close several of these locations. Currently, there are 12 year-round rest area and/or welcome center facilities along principal roads at Canterbury, Colebrook, HooksettNorth, Hooksett-South, Lebanon, Littleton, North Conway, Salem, Seabrook, Springfield, and Sutton.

In March of 2015, the State of New Hampshire entered into a public private

partnership to establish the Common Man Roadside, a state of the art welcome center abutting the north and southbound lanes of I-93, at Hooksett.

Within each of these facilities are a diner, pizza parlor, café and bakery, state liquor store, League of New Hampshire Craftsmen gallery, savings bank, as well as modern restrooms and a staffed information booth. Outside each, there is a 16-pump gasoline station and abundant parking. Truly, visitor services have come a long way from the days of the closet-size information booth.

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Charmed Again at Local Shop Lynda S. Vogel will display her latest work in a special showing at Hansel & Gretel Antiques from August 9 to September 1. “Charmed Again” is Vogel’s third annual summer showing of found object/mixed media jewelry in the Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro area.

Although her jewelry is available on a regular basis at Hansel & Gretel Antiques, the month-long show at the shop provides viewers with a unique opportunity to explore a larger exhibit and once a year special offerings from her Designs East collection. It will also be a chance for the public to meet the artist.

Located at 436 Governor Wentworth Highway/Route 109 in Melvin Village, Hansel & Gretel will open the show starting at noon on Friday, August 9.

Vogel moved to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire from Estes Park, Colorado with her husband, Michael, in December of 2015. While in Colorado, she served as the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park’s executive director. She held the position for 25 years until her retirement in June 2014. Now a full-time resident of New Hampshire, she continues to pursue her ongoing passion for the arts and her love of the great outdoors in the Granite State.

Currently, Vogel creates unique mixed media assemblage jewelry

incorporating found objects, metals, gemstones, vintage treasures and flea market finds. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted and the Designs East collection features a variety of work including her Charmed Series. The Lakes Region, holidays, travel, abstract shapes and/or ethnic cultures are recurring themes in her work. The assemblage process allows the artist to build three-dimensional layers for depth and movement.

“A vintage charm, bead or well-worn piece of jewelry can set the tone for a piece,” Vogel noted. “It is a joy and challenge to repurpose and recycle them into wearable works of art. Each piece has its own story. More intricate designs have an individual theme and title and naming them is quite fun.

Some of the earrings and necklaces are one-of-a-kind, while others are created in limited production. My jewelry is made to be enjoyed and worn by everyone in a wide price range.”

The “Charmed Again” collection features a multi-cultural focus this year, with designs reminiscent of the American Southwest and from around the world. Since childhood, Vogel has collected and cherished charms, beads and small objects. “Charms can tell stories, bring back or make new memories,” she says.

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In the mid 1970’s, Vogel had the opportunity to buy an entire box of strung antique African trade beads from an Ethiopian diplomat. She also has friends who travel and would bring her small objects from afar.

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to 6 pm. Refreshments will be served.

On Saturday, August 10 from 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday, August 11 from noon to 3 pm, Vogel will be on hand to answer questions about her work.

Visitors can also enter into a door prize giveaway over the opening weekend of the show. Some restrictions will apply.

Winners will be selected at random on Sunday, August 11 at 3 pm.

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