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January 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 1

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Inside This Issue... Find More Alton’s Ice Runway | Page 3

Science Center Events | Page 12

‘Cue the Grill | Page 8

What’s Up | Pages 15-19

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The Alton Bay Ice Runway: Try Something Special This Winter

By Mark Okrant Photos courtesy Gerald Smith “Up in the sky(!): it’s a bird, it’s a plane…”

If you’re standing along the shores of Alton Bay during the heart of most winter seasons, you have an opportunity to view something that is truly unique.

[Note: one of my pet peeves is with misapplication of the term “unique,” whose literal meaning is “one of a kind.” Sadly, media personalities and others have become lazy…frequently substituting that term for other, more appropriate, descriptive adjectives].

However, here in Alton Bay, when weather permits, the narrow waterway offers a unique transportation phenomenon. Alton Bay is home to the only state and Federal Aviation Administration-registered ice runway in the lower 48 states.

How did this come to pass? The existence of air traffic on the waters of Alton Bay dates to the mid-to-late 1940s. At that time, seaplane owners were flying into Alton. One of them, Judson H. Downing, happened to be both a seaplane enthusiast and the owner of Downing’s Landing, an excellent location to park cars, launch boats, and—as things turned out— dock seaplanes. It was Downing who submitted an application to the state for Alton Bay to serve as a seaplane base.

The inlet served solely in this capacity until the 1960s, when registration as an ice runway was sought and approved.

By 1970, the state provided latitude and longitude maps as well as a blueprint

Alton Bay's ice runway. for runway speeds on the ice.

According to runway manager and maintenance head, Paul LaRochelle, the popularity of the Alton Bay Ice Runway, among pilots and spectators, has grown steadily. Designated as Runway B18, the strip experienced a record amount of activity in 2019, as 740 aircraft landed on Bay ice during 20 days of operation, spread over a 45day season.

These days, LaRochelle is the heart-

and-soul of the ice runway operation.

While he is quick to divert credit to the cadre of local volunteers who serve alongside him, it is ultimately the ice runway manager’s responsibility to ensure that conditions are safe for planes to land. Preparation for flights begins following the first hard freeze of the season. LaRochelle soon makes his way along the full length and width of the area that, ultimately, will serve as the runway. As he goes along, he

drills holes to determine whether the thickness of the ice is at least four inches, or thick enough for modest size motorized vehicles to be supported.

Once the ice has reached this thickness, he continuously monitors the depth until it reaches at least 12 inches everywhere. At this point, LaRochelle and his group of stalwarts complete the important task of plowing the 2,600• Ice Runway Continued on page 5

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January 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 5 • Ice Runway Continued from page 3 foot long by 100-foot wide runway, as well as a neighboring taxiway (measuring 50 feet wide to the right of the east edge), a helicopter landing area, and a parking lot. With this completed, LaRochelle calls in people from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to inspect the facility.

Once its high standards have been achieved, the state will issue official cones, markers, as well as a windsock, then instruct LaRochelle to open the ice runway.

Lest you think that LaRochelle can coast after state authorization has been granted, this is just the beginning of his season. Two visual assessments of the runway are necessary each day.

LaRochelle is there at sun up to inspect the ice conditions, especially the smoothness of the surface, as well as wind conditions. He conducts a second inspection just before daylight fades at dusk.

The size of landing aircraft makes it particularly necessary to maintain this vigilance. While an occasional two engine airplane and a rare glider have landed in Alton, the vast majority of aircraft served are single engine Pipers and Cessnas. All it would take is a pothole or ridge in the runway to cause a plane to flip onto its side or worse.

Owing to the diligence of LaRochelle and his crew, such occasions are extremely atypical.

Skeptics may wonder why all this attention is being paid to an ice runway situated within a small community along Lake Winnipesaukee… especially when you learn that the facility doesn’t service commercial aircraft. Other cynics may point out that, due to ice conditions, the facility wasn’t able to open during 20 percent of the seasons within the past decade.

A closer look at the full impact of this rare facility turned me from a skeptic into an enthusiast. A 2015 study, “New Hampshire Individual Airport

Summary Report—Alton Bay Ice Runway and Seaplane Base,” proved to be eye opening. From data presented in the report, it is apparent that the economic impact (direct, indirect, and induced) of that small runway is very meaningful to the southeast region of Lake Winnipesaukee. The facility provides jobs for seven employees, with a combined payroll of $240,000.

Total economic impact is estimated to be $750,000, while generating $50,000 in tax revenues. In a small community such as Alton Bay, this extra winter season activity may well make the difference between businesses remaining operational versus closing their doors. [Note: an earlier column in The Laker reported that pilots as well as numerous snowmobilers and other spectators contribute substantially as customers at restaurants and retail businesses].

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of social media, having captured nearly 5,000 Facebook followers. Each of these people is a potential visitor to the area, and the Lakes Region as a whole.

As I closed my conversation with Paul LaRochelle, he challenged me to drive up to Alton Bay on a fairweather day. There, he told me, I would experience 40 to 100 planes arriving or departing into a firm breeze, with pilots, ice fishermen, and other spectators enjoying every takeoff and landing.

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Winter Dining at the Immerse Yourself in Carriage House Restaurant Art this Winter!

Castle in the Clouds in Moultonboro boasts nature’s beauty with every season, including during the quiet, snow-filled months. The Carriage House Restaurant will be open for lunch on Saturdays and for a brunch buffet on Sundays; the winter dining schedule began on January 4 and will run through March 29, 2020. While the mansion will be closed, the public can enjoy winter views and the same delicious dining offered during the main season from the warmth of the Carriage House Winnipesaukee Room. The Winni Room, known to many as an event space for wedding receptions, holiday parties and Castle programming, offers a rustic charm with exposed beams and wrought iron, with grand views of the lakes and mountains through large picture windows that line the lakeside wall.

Lunch will be served on Saturdays from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a comforting seasonal menu available for viewing at castleintheclouds.org.

On Sundays, the popular brunch buffet will be offered from 10 am to 2 pm. A large spread of breakfast favorites, lunch items, and chef’s special creations ensure something for every taste. Though many buffet items change weekly, guests can count on classics, such as pancakes or

French toast; scrambled eggs; bacon or sausage; home fries; macaroni and cheese; a “catch of the day�; Caesar and fruit salads; assorted pastries and desserts; and vegetarian options.

Coffee, tea, juice, milk and hot chocolate are included, and a cash bar is available. Brunch pricing is $26.00 for ages 18 and up, $17.00 for ages 12 to 17, $12.00 for ages 3 to 11, and free for children age 2 and under with a paying adult. All seating is on a firstcome, first-serve basis, as there are no reservations. To access the Carriage House Restaurant, please use the Castle’s year-round property entrance located at 586 Ossipee Park Road on Route 171 in Moultonborough.

Due to trail damage, the Carriage House Restaurant is not accessible by snowmobile until further notice.

Castle in the Clouds was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. It is operated by the Castle Preservation Society, 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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Edna Greenfield, an award winning and highly accomplished watercolor artist is teaching an eight-week watercolor class for beginners, as a refresher, and for intermediate students from January 9 to February 20. Edna will focus on ‘The Building Blocks of Watercolor’ to help with problem solving and inspire individual creativity. Her class is limited to the first eight who register at the Lakes Region Art Association Gallery, Tanger Outlet Mall, 120 Laconia Rd. Suite 132, Tilton, NH. All classes will be held on Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm.

Edna Greenfield has over 28 years of experience in both oils and her preferred medium, watercolors. She’s exhibited her work in museums, given workshops, taught and instructed on how to master watercolor painting to numerous students regardless of age throughout New England. Anyone interested in signing up for her classes should contact Edna at 603-254-8864.

She’ll inform you on what supplies will be needed and the cost for the eight-week class. ‘Painting Animals in Oils,’ a new course taught by Acacia Rogers, will help students gain skills in how to paint animals in oils.

Acacia, an award-winning and highly

acclaimed artist is teaching the eightweek course, which is limited to 10 students. The class runs from Tuesday, January 7 until February 25 at the Lakes Region Art Association.

Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate artist, Acacia uses the same combination of tested and proven teaching techniques that she has for the past 15 years, ensuring everyone will have great results. She’ll cover everything from animal anatomy, to form and perspective, how to improve your drawing skills, color mixing, matching and values, how to use layers to build dimension, a discussion of materials you’ll need and where to buy them at the best prices, plus tips on choosing reference materials.

Side by side easel time with Acacia also includes group critiques. At the conclusion of the course, student’s works are posted on Acacia’s website and social media.

If it’s fur, scales or feathers, Rogers has the background, skills and talent to help any artist, amateur or intermediate, to successfully paint animals in oil.

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‘Cue The Grill For the Love of Appetizers

By Chef Kelly Ross

Those who have gone out to eat with me know immediately what my favorite course is at the dinner table, and that is the appetizer section of any menu. I’m the guy that will often skip the main course and have two to three appetizers with no dinner or dessert.

In my humble opinion, appetizers are one of the best ways to express one’s culinary skills, and I am always looking for fun appetizer ideas. In case you haven’t figured it out yet, the topic of the day is appetizers that will blow your socks off, so let’s get at it right away. A few of these have minor twists on standard appetizers we have all heard of, but said “twist” makes them outstanding.

First on today’s appetizer list is a take-off on the simplest of seafood apps: shrimp cocktail. The new version is a Smoky Seafood Cocktail, which includes shrimp, scallops and crab claws. You don’t need to use all of this; the recipe is for 12 portions, so if you are having a large dinner party, these are outstanding. However, it’s easy to do this for two to four people. The recipe goes together fairly quickly, although it’s best when prepped partially to totally a day in advance.

Smokey Seafood Cocktail 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds ½ tsp crushed red pepper 1 tbsp sea salt 8 cups water 4 lemons 1 ¾ lb large shrimp, no smaller than 16/20’s, shelled and deveined 1 ½ lb jumbo sea scallops, muscles removed, halved horizontally 1 cup bottled chili sauce 2 tbsp prepared horseradish 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika 24 stone crab claws, cracked and chilled

In a large pot, combine the garlic cloves with the coriander and fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, salt and water. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from one of the lemons and add to the pot. Halve the lemon, squeeze it into the pot and add the halves. Bring the liquid to a boil and then drop to a simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

Add the shrimp and scallops and simmer just until white throughout, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the size of the seafood. Drain the shrimp and scallops and transfer them to a large plate.

Leave the aromatics on the seafood.

Cover and refrigerate the seafood until

chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.

In a small bowl, whisk the chili sauce with the prepared horseradish, smoked paprika and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice from another lemon. Spoon the smoky cocktail sauce into individual serving bowls. Once you take the chilled seafood from the fridge, pick any aromatics off the shrimp and scallops and arrange the seafood in the individual glasses with the crab claws.

Remember, all can be done a day in advance. If you can’t find cracked stone snow crabs, you will need to crack them yourself. Wrap each claw in a kitchen towel, and carefully, using the back of a French knife, lightly crack the claw in such a way that the meat is easily accessible. You will definitely love this elegant appetizer.

One of the simplest of appetizers (although I love them) are Pigs in a Blanket, a basic recipe of cocktail weenies wrapped in puff pastry and baked and then dipped in one of many sauces. I like to call this updated version Hogs in a Blanket. No cocktail weenies here - use sausage. The choice of sausage is up to you, but I am a huge fan of Andouille sausage, as its flavor and spice is outstanding. I love the • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 10

From our family to yours, have a safe and prosperous New Year!

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Page 10 | THE LAKER January 2020 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 8 Pig version, but I enjoy the Hogs even more. This recipe will take about an hour and give you three dozen pieces.

Hogs in a Blanket 7 oz all-butter puff pastry, thawed and cut into four 5 inch squares 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water 4 links of Andouille sausage, 3 oz each ½ cup of your favorite store bought sweet chutney; I prefer cranberry 3 tbsp whole grain mustard Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and position a rack in the center. Arrange the puff pastry squares on a work surface and brush the top edges with the egg wash. Place the sausages on the bottom edges and roll up the pastry, pressing the edges to seal. Freeze the logs for 10 minutes, or until firm. Cut the logs into 1/2-in. slices and place them cut side up in 3 mini muffin pans. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden and sizzling.

Turn out onto a paper towel-lined rack to cool. Mix the chutney and mustard in a small bowl. Place the Hogs on a platter and hit each one with a dollop of the chutney/mustard mix. These are great, and a very popular Super Bowl party appetizer.

I am a huge fan of party dips of any kind, and the following is in my top three for sure. This dip is a sure-fire winner at any occasion, either a highend affair or just a few of you getting together for some fun food. This will take about a 1 ¼ hours or so to prepare and will feed a dozen people.

New England Style Crabmeat Dip with a Brown Butter Crumb Topping 1 cup mayo ¼ cup minced celery ¼ cup minced green pepper 2 tbsp finely chopped sweet onion 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Tabasco sauce, or favorite hot sauce 2-3 sprinkles of cayenne pepper 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shell pieces Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper 4 oz day old dried quality bread, torn into 1 inch pieces, about 4 cups 4 tbsp unsalted butter Your choice of Crostini, chips, veggie sticks for serving In a large bowl, blend the mayonnaise with the celery, green pepper, onion, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce and cayenne. Fold in the crab and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, pulse the bread until fine crumbs form. Spread the breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until crisp. In a large skillet, cook the butter over a moderate heat until the milk solids start to turn golden in color, likely 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir in the toasted breadcrumbs and season with salt and pepper. Scrape the crab mixture into a 10-in. round baking dish or skillet. Sprinkle the brownbutter crumbs evenly on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden on top and bubbling at the edge. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with crostini, chips or veggies.

I think it’s time to officially give a recipe for some chicken and why not throw bacon into the equation as well?

This is a fun and delicious chicken finger variation that is baked and not fried, with a yummy sweet and salty, crunchy flavor to it. This is another classic Super Bowl recipe that will please your crowd, even if their team is losing. This recipe will get you 16 fingers, so depending on your crowd, adjust accordingly.

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders 4 chicken breasts 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper

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OK, we have two apps to go. The first is simple and quick and a great Super Bowl party goodie, and the last is also quick and easy, but very elegant and great for special occasions. The first one can be used as an appetizer, a snack, or even accompany a great Italian dinner.

With just five simple ingredients, the prep is 10 minutes and it takes only 10 to 12 minutes to cook. It will give you 16 pieces of yumminess.

Italian Crescent Rollups 8 oz package of refrigerated Crescent rolls 1/3-1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped 2-3 tbsp thin sliced fresh basil Granulated garlic for sprinkling Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Unroll the Crescent dough and separate the eight triangles, then cut each one in half from the point down.

With some of the sundried tomato oil, brush the top of all 16 triangles.

Divide the sundried tomatoes evenly among the triangles, then the basil, and sprinkle with the granulated garlic and Parmesan cheese. Starting at the fat end of the triangles, roll them toward the point and put them on a lightly sprayed baking dish, sealed side down, then sprinkle more Parmesan over the tops and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes

and serve right away. Basic, simple, and outstanding.

Lastly is another elegant appetizer that can easily be made as the main course accompanied by a side dish or two. Scallops are again on the recipe list, paired with a tasty, simple Newburg sauce. This recipe is for 12 individual scallops, so as an app, it could take care of three or four of you, but as a meal, likely only two. I usually multiply this recipe by three when I make it.

Pan Seared Scallops with a Newburg Sauce 1 can cream of shrimp soup, 10.5 oz can ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup dry sherry ¼ tsp seafood seasoning, or Old Bay, or even leaf thyme will work 2 tbsp butter 12 large sea scallops, muscle removed, patted dry Sea salt Fresh grind black pepper 2 Tbsp bread crumbs 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley Let’s start with the sauce. Combine the soup, cream, sherry, and seafood seasoning over a low to medium heat, stirring well. Once it is warm and well combined, pull from the heat and set aside. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and firm in the middle. Move them to a platter.

Add the breadcrumbs and parsley to the skillet and mix well. Top the scallops with the sauce, then with the toasted breadcrumbs.

I think you will find these appetizers delicious and pleasing, whether for a crowd or just a few guests. Remember to eat well folks and treat your taste buds as they deserve to be treated!

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January Science Center Programs and Events Enliven Winter The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness offers many programs during the winter. Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Exhibit Trail is for adults and families with children ages 6 and up. The tour takes place on January 11, 19 and 26 from 10 am to noon.

Learn about the animals who live at the Science Center during the winter.

Most of them stay in the same place, just as they would in the wild. A staff naturalist will lead a guided walk on the live animal exhibit trail to see the animal ambassadors dressed in their winter coats and discuss how these native animals are well adapted for winter in New Hampshire. If needed, snowshoes are available at no extra cost or participants can bring their own. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress to be outdoors with insulated snow boots, hats, gloves, and warm layers. Pre-registration is required.

Science Pub: Community Conversations on Climate Change: Canaries in the Coalmine takes place on January 14 from 6 to 8 pm.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Squam Lakes Association, and Squam Lakes Conservation Society invite the public to gather in the lounge at Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness for an engaging evening discussing climate change solutions over drinks and appetizers. Climate change is affecting our natural world and the animals (including us) that

One of the many animals on the nature trail in winter at the Science Center. Courtesy photo

inhabit our planet in many ways. The conversation will focus on solutions to this global problem. Bring your questions and plan to contribute to the community conversation on climate change. Science Center Executive Director Ian MacLeod will talk about bird population declines in New Hampshire. There is no charge to attend. Participants can order and pay for food and drinks individually.

Seating is lounge style. For dining with traditional seating, arrive early to eat in the dining room prior to the 6:30 pm presentation start time in the lounge.

Advance registration is requested.

Ice Fishing for Families on Free Fishing Day on Saturday, January 18 runs from 7 to 10:30 am. The ice fishing program is for adults and families with children ages 9 and up. Beneath the snow and ice is a wondrous world of peril: oxygen starts to deplete, food is

scarce, and the water temperature is barely above 37 degrees Fahrenheit.

Join a Science Center naturalist in search of fish that remain active under these conditions. Try to entice fish to the end of a line using lures and jigging techniques that mimic their natural food. Learn about fish adaptations by observing fish colors, fins, and mouthparts. Whether you fish for food, as a social gathering, or to be out in the elements, ice fishing is a great activity to foster your love for nature.

All fishing instruction and equipment are provided at no extra cost. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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beverage, and a camp chair. January 18 is New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day and there is no charge for this event and no license required.

Binos and Bird Feeders: Winter Backyard Birds will take place on Saturday, January 25 from 10 am to noon. The Science Center will hold a winter backyard bird program for adults and families with children ages 5 and up. What birds overwinter in New Hampshire? How do they survive?

Gather around the Science Center’s bird feeders and learn to identify backyard birds. Participants can even try letting the birds eat out of their hand! You will discuss bird feeding basics, make a bird feeder from natural or recycled materials to take home, go on a walk to identify birds in the field and forest using binoculars, and finish up by meeting a bird some may consider an uninvited guest at bird feeders. Binoculars and snowshoes will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress to be outside with insulated snow boots and warm layers.

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93. The Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the only AZA-accredited institution in all of northern New England.

To register for events, and learn about upcoming programs and membership, visit www.nhnature.org or call 603968-7194.

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Times

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Tues&Thurs

Wed

3/3/20 1/28/20 3/31/20 4/1/20

5:30-7:30 5:30-7:30 5:30-7:30 6:30-8:30

2 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeks

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Thurs

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5 weeks

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6:30-8:00 7:00-8:30 5:30-6:15 7:45-8:45 5:45-6:45 6:30-8:30 7:00-8:30 6:30-8:30 6:45-7:45 7:00-9:00 6:30-8:30 5:30-6:30 6:30-8:30 5:00-6:15 5:00-6:15 5:00-6:15

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Free Free $45.00 $90./$50. $90./$50. $45.00 Free $45.00 $45.00 $50.00 $45.00 $70.00 $45.00 *$55.00* *$55.00* *$85.00*

LHS-603 LHS-605 Downtown Gym LHS-Café LHS-Café LHS-615 LHS-605 LHS-615 LHS-Café LHS-514 LHS-615 ctc-H235 LHS-615 ctc-H225 ctc-H225 ctc-H225

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Cooking Chinese Cooking

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Acupuncture, Herbs, & Holistic Medicine Better Posture Better Life Beginner Ballroom- Couple/Individual Beyond Beginner Ballroom- Couple/Individual Freedom Through Forgiveness Holistic Roots to Healthy Living & Life Style Choices Introduction to Spiritual Energies Line Dancing- Vintage Style Mah Jongg Made Easy and Fun Meditation 101 T'ai Chi Chih What are Angels & How to Communicate with them Yoga for Everyone: Beginning Yoga for Everyone: Beginning Yoga for Everyone: Beginning

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1/29/20 1/28/20 1/27/20 1/28/20 1/28/20 4/23/20 2/11/20 3/12/20 1/28/20 1/27/20 4/9/20 1/29/20 3/26/20 1/28/20 1/30/20 1/28/20

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2/6/20 3/16/20 2/4/20 3/3/20 2/5/20 1/29/20 1/29/20 2/5/20 2/12/20

6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-7:30 6:00-8:00 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30

1 week 1 week 1 week 1 week 12 weeks 1 week 1 week 1 week 1 week

Free Free Free Free *$60.00* Free Free Free Free

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Donald McLelland Lynn Keltz Kristen Gardiner Kristen Gardiner Stacy Brown Stacy Brown Greg Caulfied Greg Caulfied Greg Caulfied

Language French Travel and Language Sign Language Spanish for Beginners Spanish Intermediate Level I Spanish Intermediate Level II

Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon

1/27/20 1/27/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20

7:00-8:15 6:30-8:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 8:00-9:00

5 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks

$40.00 $50.00 *$45.00* *$45.00* *$45.00*

LHS-201 LHS-315 LHS-205 LHS-205 LHS-205

Marta Burke Elizabeth Gammon Mark Frattarola Mark Frattarola Mark Frattarola

Learning a skill Basic Home Maintenance & Repair Basic Woodworking Dog Obedience: Advanced Dog Obedience: Beginning Dog Obedience: Trick Dog Intro to Graphic Arts Open Shop Woodworking Planning a Novel Theatre Basics Voice Overs…Now is Your Time!

Welding Basics: ARC, GAS, MIG & TIG Welding Basics: ARC, GAS, MIG & TIG Welding Basics: Advanced MIG,TIG,Stick,Fabrication

Mon Thurs Wed Wed Wed Tues Tues Thurs Tues Thurs Tues Wed Thurs

1/27/20 1/30/20 3/11/20 3/11/20 3/11/20 2/4/20 1/28/20 3/5/20 2/4/20 3/19/20 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/6/20

6:00-9:00 6:00-8:30 7:00-8:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 6:30-8:30 6:00-8:30 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 6:30-8:30 5:30-8:30 5:30-8:30 5:30-8:30

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Check out our other great offerings:

A.B.E.- Free Adult Basic Education Tuesday & Thursday nights 6:00-8:30 HiSET (Formerly GED) Prep- Free Tuesday & Thursday nights 6:00-8:30 E.S.L.- Free for those learning English Tuesday & Thursday nights 6:00-8:30 A.D.D.- Free for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Tuesday & Thursday nights 6:00-8:30

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Jon Butcher to Perform at Inn on Main Get ready for some hot rhythm and blues, rock and roll and soul on a cold winter’s night as Grammy nominated guitarist/composer Jon Butcher returns to the Inn on Main in Wolfeboro on Saturday, January 11. Jon will be joined by his new band 360 and will be touching on selections from his 40year career including his latest releases 360 and Two Roads East as well as Axis and Experience Hendrix.

Butcher’s signature sound features his powerful, soul-infused vocals and his guitar work reflects a skillful mix of rock and R&B, funk and soul, jazz and Americana. All these sounds are focused through a prism built from the blues. Jon’s powerhouse live performances with bandmates Jeff Keithline (bass), John Anthony (drums) and Mitch Chakour (keys) are electrifying and not surprisingly, sold out.

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Butcher’s later work included writing and producing the music for HBO’s Holmwood. He’s since been nominated for a Grammy.

The last time Butcher came to Wolfeboro was January of 2019 with the Blues Project, playing to a soldout Barn at the Inn on Main. (The Inn

on Main has been hosting a number of great shows in conjunction with Can You Hear Me Now Productions.)

Over the last year, they’ve brought blues diva, Diane Blue (Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters), Once an Outlaw feat/Chris Anderson of the Outlaws and the Blues Project Feat/Jon Butcher.

The Inn has also hosted the Cold River Radio Show.

Can You Hear Me Now has also brought Barry Goudreau’s (Boston) Engine Room, James Montgomery, Charlie Farren and the Mallet Brothers, among others and will be working with the New Cider Press for three big shows this summer for their outside Summer Concert Series.

Can You Hear Me Now and the Inn on Main are striving to make the Barn the premier intimate concert venue in the area and have more shows in the works, so stay tuned!

A limited amount of VIP/Dinner tickets are available at $55; General Admission is $30.

Tickets are available at Blacks in Wolfeboro, by calling the Inn on Main at 603-569-1335 or at http://www. ticketleap.com. The Inn is located at 200 North Main Street in Wolfeboro.

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Through Jan. 12, Process & Light, exhibit of artists Peg Scully, Nancy Marsden, John Watkins, ArtWorks Chocorua, 132 White Mt. Highway, Chocorua, info: 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Through Jan. 15, Art Exhibit, work of Lindsey Tebaldi, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Through March 28, Chloe Feldman Emison Art Exhibit, Carnegie Gallery, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St., Rochester, 323-1428.

Jan. 8, Everyday Living with Diabetes, 12:30-2:30 pm, every Wed. for 4 weeks, learn skills for healthy living, Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, register: 527-2948.

Jan. 8, Lunch Break Hike: Conquering Cotton, 11:30 am-1 pm, meet at Cotton Mt. trailhead, off Rt. 113, Holderness, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

Jan. 8, Team Trivia Tournament, 5-8 pm, soup, salad and trivia games, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1027.

Jan. 9, Storytelling with Quinn Golden, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@ cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 9, What to Wear Outdoors at Prescott Farm, 7-8 pm, snowshoe yoga, building winter shelters, learn to snowshoe at Prescott Farm this winter.

Don’t let cold feet, hands, or noses stop you from experiencing the fun. Learn about layering and staying warm and dry in winter weather. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Jan. 9-Feb. 20, The Building Blocks of Watercolor, class taught by Edna Greenfield, held at Lakes Region Art Assoc., 120 Laconia Rd. Suite 132, Tanger Outlet Mall, Tilton, 254-8864.

Jan. 10, Full Moon Snowshoe, 6-8 pm, nature-focused moonlit walk, wear boots, dress warmly, snowshoes provided if needed, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Jan. 10, Jim Tyrrell & Guest perform, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

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Jan. 11, Belknap County Day, bring proof of Belknap County residency for discounts at Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-4341.

Jan. 11, Dynamite Chowder Dinner, 5:30-7 pm, Bristol United Church of Christ, Bristol, info: 744-8132, www.www.bristolucc.org.

Jan. 11, Farm to Table Cooking: Winter Squash Soups, 10 am-noon, turning squash into tasty soups, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Jan. 11, Jon Butcher concert, 7:30 pm, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-4444.

Jan. 11, Night Hike: Five Finger Point, 6-8 pm, meet at trailhead at end of Pinehurst Rd., Holderness, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 9687336.

Jan. 11, Snow, Snow and More Snow! 11 am-noon, lesson on the water cycle, Young Farmer’s Club for ages 4-6, Remick Museum, Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591.

Jan. 11, Snowshoe Fun & Games, 1-3 pm, snowshoe basics, fun games and challenges, designed for all levels of snowshoers, snowshoes provided if needed, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Jan. 11, Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Exhibit Trail, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, pre-registration required: 968-7194.

Jan. 12, Beacon Brass, 2-4 pm, concert at First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro, presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, 569-2151.

Jan. 12, Creating Pathways into Nature, 4-6 pm, Peter Jensen discusses making trails, Winter Lecture Series presented by Sandwich Home Industries at Doris Benz Community Center, Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, info: 284-6831, sandwichcraftgallery@gmail.com.

Jan. 12, Nature Inspired Art Afternoon at Belknap Woods, 12:30-3:30 pm, carpool from Holderness to Gilford, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

Jan. 13, Johnny Bluehorn & the Caretakers, 6:30 pm concert, free, public welcome, Taylor Community, Woodside Building, off 435 Union Ave., Laconia, info: 366-1400.

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Jan. 14, Coffee & Community Conversation Series, 10 am-noon, Lori Oakley, Wellness Coach discussing what she offers to the community. Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, info: 524-4775 x16.

Jan. 14, Science Pub Community Conversation, Climate Change: Canaries in the Coalmine, 6-8 pm, program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, takes place at Walter’s Basin, Holderness, dinner and program, register/info: 968-7194.

Jan. 14, The First Cog Railway, 2 pm, free, public welcome, Taylor Community’s Back Bay Community House, 66 Taylor Drive, Wolfeboro, Vince Lunetta shares the story of the world’s first cog railway and his time working on the Cog, info: 366-1400.

Jan. 15, Book and Author Signing with MJ Pettingill, local author, 10:30 am-noon, Moultonboro Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonboro, 476-8895.

Jan. 15, Dog Day Morning Hike, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

Jan. 15, Team Trivia Tournament, 5-8 pm, soup, salad and trivia games, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1027.

Jan. 15, Watching the Lights Go Out author lecture, 6:30 pm, Taylor Community, Woodside Building, off 435 Union Ave., Laconia, info: 366-1400.

Jan. 16, Before & Beyond the Lifts: Sketches of Backcountry Skiing with Jeff Leich of New England Ski Museum, 6:30-8 pm, Minot Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, info: 744-3352.

Jan. 16, Storytelling with Rebecca Rule, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@ cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 16, Winter Warmers Cocktail Workshop, 6-7:30 pm, Tamworth Distilling, 15 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-7196.

Jan. 17, Matt Langley & Guest perform, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Jan. 17, Peter Lawlor performs, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 17-19, Recycled Percussion, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com for times and info.

Jan. 18, Build a Better Mousetrap Car, 11 am, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, 524-8813. (Takes place through Feb. 1, call for details.)

Jan. 18, Discover Nature: Animal Tracking, 9:30-11:30 am, tips and tricks to distinguish small details of wildlife in winter, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org.

Jan. 18, DJ Kevin Larson, 8 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

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Jan. 18, Free Winter Fishing Day in NH, fish without a license on this day in NH, other regulations must be followed, info: NH Fish & Game, 271-3421.

Jan. 18, Ice Fishing for Families on Free Fishing Day, 7-10:30 am, for adults and kids age 9 and up, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9687194.

Jan. 18, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio, 7:30 pm, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, tickets/info: 934-1901.

Jan. 18, Open Hearth Cooking Program, 4-8 pm, help prepare a meal cooked over the hearth, then share the meal, Remick Museum, Tamworth, pre-register a must: 323-7591.

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Jan. 18, Snug as a Bug, Insects in Winter, 10 am-1 pm, learn about bugs in winter, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

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Jan. 18, Wilderness Survival: Winter Shelters, 1-3 pm, learn to make a winter outdoor shelter, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Jan. 19, Buzzz! Create Nature Comics, 10 am -1 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

Jan. 19, Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Exhibit Trail, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, pre-registration required: 968-7194.

Jan. 21-Feb. 15, Nourish - Arts Address Mind, Body, Spirit, exhibit, Museum of the White Mts., Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210.

Jan. 22, Rise ’n Shine: Guided Sunrise Hike to E. Rattlesnake via Butterworth Trail, 6-8:30 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

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Jan. 22, Team Trivia Tournament, 5-8 pm, soup, salad and trivia games, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1027.

Jan. 22-26, ETC. Presents: Annie, Smith Recital Hall, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, 535-ARTS. Jan. 23, Mystery Book Club, The Destroyers will be discussed, 4-5:30 pm, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, info: 524-4775.

Jan. 23, Storytelling with Olga Morrill, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@ cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 24, Jim Tyrrell & Guest perform, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Jan. 24, Peter Heimleich performs, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 24, TUSK-Fleetwood Mac Tribute concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: 536-2551, www. flyingmonkeynh.com.

Jan. 25, Binos and Bird Feeders: Winter Backyard Birds, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, pre-registration required: 968-7194.

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Jan. 25, Denny Laine and the Moody Wings Band concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Jan. 25, Explore Together: Animal Tracking, 1-3 pm, search the trails for signs of animals in winter, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Jan. 25, Snowshoe Yoga, 10 am-noon, led by Trail Yoga instructor Kate Kretschmer, a unique and peaceful experience, yoga in the snow, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, payment at time of registration, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Jan. 25, Soapmaking: Shampoo Bars, 1-3 pm, the basics of soapmaking, each participant will take home about 10 bars of scented soap, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Jan. 26, Goldsworthy Creations in Belknap Woods, 1-3 pm, carpool from Holderness to Gilford/Belknap Woods, create artwork with Andy Goldsworthy, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

Jan. 26, Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, 6:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh. com.

Jan. 26, Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Exhibit Trail, 10 am-noon, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, pre-registration required: 968-7194.

Jan. 27, The Bretton Woods Agreement, Kurk Dorsey Lecture, 6:30 pm, Taylor Community Woodside Building, off 435 Union Ave., Laconia, free, public welcome, 366-1400.

Jan. 29, Team Trivia Tournament, 5-8 pm, soup, salad and trivia games, Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1027.

Jan. 29, Lighthouses of Seacoast NH and Southern Maine, author Jeremy D’Enremont talk, 6:30 pm, Taylor Community Woodside Building, off 435 Union Ave., Laconia, free, public welcome, 366-1400.

Jan. 29, Teatime: Mt. Israel, 9 am-2 pm, meet at Mead Base Parking Lot at end of Diamond Ledge Rd., Sandwich, Squam Lakes Assoc., registration required: 968-7336.

Jan. 30, Pacific Crest Trail: Hiking with Mikayla Clarke, 6:30 pm, photos and stories about the 2,653-mile trail, free, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

Jan. 30, Storytelling with Jackson Gilman, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 30 , ’Tis the Season: Celebrating Winter Traditions, 7 pm, program on wintertime work and play over the years, Bob Cottrell program, free, public welcome, Madison Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, refreshments served, info367-8545.

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Jan. 31, Broken Arrow concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Jan. 31, Cindy Duchin performs, Corner House Restaurant and Bar, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 31, Eric Grant performs, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Jan. 31, Understanding Bobcats in New Hampshire: NH Fish & Game Wildlife Stewards, 6-7:30 pm, learn about the natural history of native wildlife, related research and management activities in NH, and the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program that makes the work possible, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Feb. 1, 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race, sledding hill at end of South St. on Academy St., Laconia, free, register by Jan. 24, 524-5046.

Feb. 1, Adult Nature Craft: Candlemaking, 1-3 pm, make your own handdipped candles, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, payment at time of registration, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Feb. 1, Discover Nature: Winter Tree ID, 1-3 pm, learn to identify features of bark, branches and buds in winter trees, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org.

Feb. 1, Kids Can Cook: Pasta Noodles, 10 am-noon, create and form pasta, for children and adults, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, register/info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Feb. 1, Mother of a Comedy show, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Performance Center, Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh. com.

ONGOING: Adult Dungeons and Dragons, meets every other Thurs., 3:30-7:30 pm, age 18 & up, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, sign up required, 5244775.

Alton Book Chat, 7-8 pm, Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, meets on 2nd Tuesday of each month, all are welcome, info: 875-2550.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

First Friday Food, Fun & Flicks, 5-7 pm, takes place Sept. to June, pizza and movie, plus a craft/game, Effingham Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 539-1537.

Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group, every other Tues., 9:30 am-noon. Fiber artists and/or interested onlookers welcome to join Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more.

Bring a project to work on, if desired. Group meets monthly every other Tues. at Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include Museum admission.) 323-7591.

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

Ice Skating, noon-10 pm, rink lit from 4-10 pm, Memorial Park, Laconia, info: 524-4775.

In the Round, 8:45 am, thought-provoking discussion, Benz Center Sunday mornings, Sandwich, all are welcome to discuss wide range of topics, 2847532.

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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.

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Lakes Region Fiber Artists and Crafters, Wednesdays, 10 am-noon, dropin fiber arts group, work on rug hooking, needlecrafts, knitting, etc., Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

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

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.

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

Old-Time Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Jam Session, Tuesdays, yearround, 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.

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

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

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

Sunday Brunch, through March 29 (Sundays), 10 am-2 pm, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds. 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 Farmer’s Indoor Market, Saturdays, Jan.-April every other Sat. at Tamworth Town House, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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

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Carrying on Traditions…and Looking Ahead at Maxfield Real Estate

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Times change and no one knows that better than Randy Parker, who has been selling real estate in the Lakes Region for a number of years at Maxfield Real Estate, with offices in Wolfeboro, Center Harbor and Alton.

Recently, Maxfield Real Estate Inc., was acquired by Parker Realty Group LLC and will continue doing business as Maxfield Real Estate, and the Alton, Center Harbor and Wolfeboro offices will remain in their present locations.

Randy Parker will be working with his son, Jon, to run the real estate business. Started in 1965 by Henry S. Maxfield, and then owned and operated by his son, Henry (Chip) Maxfield, the company has been there as the market changed and grew over the years.

Says Randy, “Originally, the business was operated from a home near Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro. The real estate market and business was different back then; for example, in the 1960s, properties were selling for around $29,000.00!”

He laughs as he adds, “Rattlesnake Island was for sale for much less back then.”

Prices may have risen considerably over the years, but the integrity and hard work that built the company has not changed. Randy speaks of the agents he works with at Maxfield, “I have been at Maxfield since 1999 and

I have seen the company grow in sales and agents. In those 20 years, Maxfield has led the industry in sales in Carroll County and individual agents at Maxfield have led the industry in sales.”

Maxfield acquired the Center Harbor office during that time and there are good agents there. The Alton office has been a part of the company for a long time and also has good agents.

Henry Maxfield senior and his son, Chip, were the key reasons Randy originally joined Maxfield. Randy was an independent contractor and had owned his own business. As a business owner, he knew what a successful company looked like and Maxfield Real Estate fit the profile of a thriving, well-run company. Randy wanted to work in a “hometown business” and he liked the Lakes Region.

Owning a business is nothing new for Randy, and for that matter, for his son, Jon. Randy owned and operated a chain of sporting goods stores in southern NH and currently owns a restaurant in upstate NY. Jon has built, owned and operated a network of health clubs on the seacoast since 2001.

Randy explains, “I taught math for seven years. I also owned the sporting goods stores and I had the first racquetball club in the state. And, I bought a hotdog stand in NY, and I still have that!”

Randy is among the Lakes Region’s top real estate producers, and he will continue to serve his well-established

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client base and act as Principal Broker. “We have hired two new agents as well,” he says.

Jon has followed in his father’s entrepreneurial footsteps. He owns the health clubs and has made a success of his businesses. He will bring that business experience to Maxfield Real Estate as well.

Says Randy, “We plan to use our experience in the various service and retail industries to continue to serve our clients and to take Maxfield to the next level,” says Randy.

Jon will continue to list and sell properties, as well as take over the duties of business development. His role will be to learn what was done at Maxfield in the past, how to upgrade things and what to keep the same. Along with making those assessments, he will be doing social media, advertising, and promotions.

Because Maxfield Real Estate is a successful company, Randy says they are not looking to make huge changes and will do things thoughtfully and slowly. “We see our roles as providing our team of professionals and agents with the education, tools and technology needed to give their clients and customers the best possible service,” explains Jon Parker. “We are very proud to take over Maxfield Real Estate and keep it an independent, family-owned company focused on serving the communities of the Lakes Region.”

Randy says he was aware that Maxfield Real Estate was available and since the company has such a “tremendous staff” and long history, it was a natural fit for him.

But what about working and owning a business with a family member?

Many people would shy away from this, but for Randy, it works. “In the past, I coached Jon in football and wrestling when he was in school and we have worked together before. It very much works for us.”

Randy will stay with the listings he has and new listings and referrals will

be directed to Maxfield’s agents. “We have hired two new agents as well,” he says.

Some things at Maxfield will not change, such as the logo, office locations and policies and principles.

These things, among others, are successful and will stay the same. The company’s online presence will be upgraded.

Of course, as a principal agent with years of experience at Maxfield Real Estate, Randy is definitely in the know about the current real estate market and can give thoughtful predictions about the market in the future. He explains, “It has been a seller’s market since 2017. We are seeing five percent a year appreciation.”

He adds that the market typically sees five to seven years of positive growth and then a three- to four-year dip. Then it goes back up again.

“The market is influenced by the number of people getting good jobs and being able to afford a home or vacation property. I did a study going back to the 1930s, and that growth pattern over the years has held true,” Randy says.

Everything has been selling in 2019; often, $200,000 to $400,000 properties have sold in just one day. Waterfront is solid in sales as well.

“There are jobs in the area and people are staying here,” Randy concludes.

“The Lakes Region is a great place to live and the taxes are good, as are the schools.”

As the real estate market has seen changes over the years, so has Maxfield Real Estate. But in that changing world, Randy and Jon know how solid the company is. They are carrying on the successful traditions started by the Maxfield family, while always remaining current and definitely looking ahead.

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Winter Experiences at Prescott Farm An exciting new year of programs is coming to Prescott Farm on White Oaks Road in Laconia. With flexible membership plans, plenty of returning favorite programs, and exciting new offerings, Prescott Farm can help create a new nature connection this year.

Prescott Farm strives to help residents and visitors of the Lakes Region make connections with nature every day. A membership to Prescott Farm provides a wide array of benefits, including access to over 140 Community Connections Programs for free or at reduced rates, discounts on WildQuest Nature-based Day Camps, and invitations to exclusive membersonly events.

Popular favorites and exciting new programs will be offered in 2020.

Explorers of all ages will have a blast during Snowshoe Fun & Games, a new program kicking off on Saturday, January 11 from 1 to 3 pm. Games and challenges make the event perfect for fun-seekers of any age and any snowshoe experience level.

Later in the month, Prescott Farm welcomes back one of the most popular programs of 2019, Snowshoe Yoga. In this unique and peaceful snowshoe experience,

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Guest instructor Kate Kretschmer’s adaptable style is perfect for individuals of all yoga and

snowshoe levels. The series kicks off on Saturday, January 25. (Preregistration for Snowshoe Yoga is highly recommended.)

Every season of 2020 is bursting with exceptional programs to help residents and visitors to the Lakes Region connect with nature. In

addition to the programs above, programs in January include: Full Moon Snowshoe Walk (Friday, January 10 from 6 to 8 pm) Farm to Table Cooking: Winter Squash Soups (Saturday, January 11 from 10 am to noon) New series: Discover Nature: Animal Tracking (Saturday, January 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 am) New series: Wilderness Survival: Winter Shelters (Saturday, January 18 from 1 to 3 pm) New series! Homeschool: Winter Series (begins Wednesday, January 22 from 1:30 to3 pm) A complete calendar of programs and descriptions, along with a guide to physical demands and recommended ages, can be found on the Community Connections Program page of the Prescott Farm website at www.prescottfarm. org. Registration for programs throughout 2020 is open now, giving guests the chance to plan ahead.

Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended because many programs reach capacity well before the program date.

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She is a member of Zea Mays Printmaking Studio in western Massachusetts. Her work can also be seen at the Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery in Sandwich and Artworks in Chocorua as well as at exhibitions at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery of the NHAA in Portsmouth.

Church Landing at Mill Falls is located at 281 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith.

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Drew Farm Donald McWhirter Builder - Melvin Village 603-340-0341 donaldjmrr@aol.com

Pastoral farm lands, accented with rock walls provide luxurious 2 to 4 acre home sites, some with views of Moose Mountain Range. Custom built homes in a quintessential New England setting. Quiet and peaceful yet near everything. Located in the highly regarded Governor Wentworth school district and close proximity to highly acclaimed private schools, Brookfield allows you many of the amenities of beautiful Wolfeboro and the Lakes Region without the summer congestion.

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

New Hampshire has the seventh highest per capita income and the lowest crime rate in the country; the SAT scores of its students are the highest in America; and it is among the lowest taxed states in the nation. Come discover the good life in Brookfield, New Hampshire.

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Nature in Winter at Squam Lakes Association Would you like to trek across frozen Squam Lakes, drill through the ice, and become a regular part of some cool science that matters? If so, you sound like a potential winter water quality volunteer with the Squam Lakes Association (SLA)!

The SLA has monitored the lake’s summer water quality since the 1970’s, but only recently has the program been expanded to include winter water quality monitoring. Collecting water quality data year-round allows the SLA to form a more comprehensive understanding of lake dynamics.

The better our understanding of this ecosystem, the more successful conservation efforts will be. But you are needed to keep this program running.

Volunteering involves hiking out onto the frozen lake with a sled full of equipment, measuring water temperature and dissolved oxygen levels, and bringing a water sample back to the SLA lab for processing.

It’s a great opportunity to get outside in a new way while learning a little more about the ecosystem that you call home. No prior knowledge or experience is required. The SLA will conduct training for all new volunteers.

Most volunteers choose to go out with an LRCC member for each shift, but private outings are also an option.

If you are interested, email Lakes Region Conservation Corps member and winter water quality lead Grace

Water quality monitors.

Callahan at grace@squamlakes.org or call the SLA at 603-968-7336 and ask for Grace.

More winter programs offered Grab your headlamp and a warm beverage, and join the SLA for a guided night hike around the Five Finger Point natural area on January 11 from 6 to 8 pm. The group will observe the lake and forest blanketed in the light of a full moon, which will be a unique activity. While our sight might be partially impaired, our other senses will have the opportunity to guide the group through the dark as we follow along the lake shore in this loop hike. This program is open to ages 12 and up, who are comfortable hiking 2.7 miles in the dark. Children must be accompanied

by an adult. Participants will meet at the Pinehurst Road parking area (not designated; parking is on side of road before private sign) before hiking to the Five Finger Point trail. On the loop, the group will stop at different viewpoints to observe the water, moon, stars, and everything else the night has to offer.

Participants should bring a headlamp, extra layers that can be taken off/added on to stay warm and dry, rain gear, a hat, an extra pair of socks, any sort of medication needed, hiking boots, snowshoes or microspikes (dependent on conditions), snacks, and plenty of water (maybe a thermos of your favorite warm drink). The SLA can provide snowshoes for up to six participants should they be necessary. Science Pub:

Community Conversations on Climate Change will take place on Tuesday, January 14, from 6 to 8 pm. Join the SLA in the lounge at Walter’s Basin in Holderness for engaging an engaging evening discussing climate change solutions over drinks and appetizers.

Climate change is affecting our natural world and the animals (including humans) that inhabit our planet in many ways. The discussion will focus on solutions to this global problem.

Different scientists and organizations will speak for about 30 minutes with a lively discussion to follow. Bring your questions and plan to contribute to this community conversation on climate change. The event is sponsored by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Squam Lakes Association, and Squam Lakes Conservation Society and the January 14 topic will be Canaries in the Coalmine: Bird Population Declines in New Hampshire by Ian MacLeod.

There is no charge to attend. Order and pay for food and drinks individually.

Seating is lounge style; for dining with traditional seating, arrive early to eat in the dining room prior to 6:30 pm when the presentation starts in the lounge.

Advance registration requested by calling the SLA at 603-968-7194, ext.

7. Weather cancellations will be posted at nhnature.org.

Melvin Village Marina, Inc. Visit Us at the New England Boat Show Feb. 8-16 • Offering New, Pre-Owned and Brokerage Boat Sales Service & Parts Dept.

• Fuel Dock and Ship Store Boat Rentals • Boat Registrations NH Temp Boat Licenses

www.melvinvillagemarina.com On Lake Winnipesaukee 463 Governor Wentworth Highway Melvin Village, NH • 603-544-3583

In Ossipee 801 B Route 16, Ossipee, NH 603-651-1001

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ALL THE BEST FOR THE COMING YEAR! THANK YOU Meredith LAKES REGION FOR MAKING 2019 SO GREAT!

This wonderful Lake Waukewan waterfront home was designed for lakefront living. Easy care pine walls complement the large windows and water view. With 3 levels of living there is room for all.

The home is inviting and warm and is a perfect year-round home in a peaceful and tranquil cove location. $775,000

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Moultonborough This estate is unlike any other on Lake Winnipesaukee.

An 8.6 acre, level lot has 584 ft. of sandy beach, sweeping lawns, tennis court, gazebo, six-stall barn, one-bedroom caretaker’s cottage, pastures, pond…and stately Gilford $1,615,000 7600 sq. ft.-home surrounded by lush lawns, mature trees and perennial gardens. $5,995,000

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Gilford - On a beautiful, level lot with fabulous lake and mountain views, sandy swimming and oversized dock, this spacious home is perfect for an extended family. It can easily be used as a two-family home or a Gilford $3,900,000 spacious-single-family home. This is a special Gilford property. $1,950,000

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Laconia - This sun-filled home is located in the desirable Windermere Ridge community. A large 2 acre lot provides privacy. The tasteful 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has a sweeping and attractive farmers porch.

This home is in pristine condition and is located in a New Hampton - $1,195,000 desirable and convenient neighborhood. $499,900

Gilford

Gilford

A family compound that surpasses excellence. Experience This tasteful and sunny Governor’s Island waterfront wonderful sunrises, sun-filled days and the ever-changhome has a desirable SW exposure that is perfect for ing sunsets at this estate that is on a rare, beautiful point enjoying colorful sunsets. A desirable floor plan allows of land. Outstanding docking, sandy beach, incredible for easy single level living while having room for exMeredith $3,800,000 views, level lot, patios, two homes, two lots with- 566’ of tended family and guests. The home shows like new. crystal clear water frontage. $5,995,000 $2,650,000

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Gilford - This elegant country estate with nearly 16 private acres has picturesque long views. A barn with 4 stalls plus a pony stall has a caretaker’s 2 bedroom apartment above plus storage for farm equipment.

Moultonborough - $1,400,000 A second barn was designed for 20 annual events, if desired. $1,629,000

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Meredith - This tasteful 3 bedroom home is being constructed on a 7+ acre lot with possible views. Located at the end of a private road this new home will have wood flooring, granite counters, central air, efficient heating, and an attached two car garage. It’s a high-quality home Laconia - $825,000 in a convenient and private Meredith location. $449,000

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Meredith - Private and conveniently located, this serene property enveloped in rolling lawns opens up to a tasteful Cape style home accompanied by an antique barn, sugar house, apple orchard and walking paths Wolfeboro - $1,275,000 through private woodlands.

Watch the sunset from the sweeping deck overlooking Meredith Bay. $949,000

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Gilford - This beautifully updated 2 bedroom condominium is warm and inviting. The kitchen and baths have been tastefully updated. Amenities include docks, moorings, tennis courts, pools, clubhouse and beach. Samoset is a desirable and convenient Gilford - $2,600,000 community. $314,900

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