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July 26 • Vol 38 • No 17

Celebrate Summer!

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Inside This Issue... Find More Car Shows | Page 3

Day Tripping | Page 8

What’s Up | Pages 14-17

Boat Rentals | Page 28

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Car Shows and Cruise Nights for Car Enthusiasts

By Rosalie Triolo New York City’s Madison Square Garden on November 3, 1900, was the site of the first national and major automobile show. The auto shows of yesteryear introduced the ground-breaking invention of the “horseless carriages” powered by a variety of electric, steam and gasoline engines. Manufacturers and the future leaders of the nation’s transportation industry presented a variety of 160 different vehicles.

Since then, auto shows have evolved into public exhibitions of current automobile models, and some prototype cars featuring new styling and technology. They are often shown at auto shows to gauge customer reactions to revolutionary new designs, “cars of the future,” which may or may not be mass-produced.

Major shows such as the New England International Automobile Show at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center have dates planned for January of 2022, and the New York City International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center is scheduled for August of 2021. These shows are crucial for car manufacturers and local dealers to advertise new products and promote the various automobile brand names.

Here in the Lakes Region, the 2021 season for car shows and cruise nights is back. Typically, car show events are organized by car enthusiasts. Whether it be a car enthusiast association, a non-profit educational institution, a charitable organization, a preservation society, or a restaurant/tavern, car buffs showcase personally owned vehicles which are not presently being manufactured and are not for purchase.

After last year’s hiatus, Car Shows and/or Cruise Nights have returned to locations around the Lakes

Region. Here are some of the events: Hobbs Brewing Company, at 765 Rt. 16 in Ossipee, welcomes you every Thursday night through September 30 to exhibit your 1950s, 60s and 70s cars. Swing by from 5-8 pm to check out some great vehicles, meet awesome people, and talk shop in the beer garden. Dust off your ride and come on out; no pre-registration is required. Cars and trucks, all makes and models are welcome.

Come enjoy a fresh pint and a bite to eat from the food truck while you relax in the beer garden by the fire.

The Funky Gringo Food Truck will

be there every other Thursday. Also on site, enjoy local artist Ben Cook who will be playing live music along with special guests throughout the summer. Raffles and 50/50 offer great prizes to be won. The shows are sponsored by Ossipee Auto Parts, Wild West Dermagraphics, Highway Choppers, Lakeview Therapy, Shannon Detailing, and Carroll County Repair.

The Bob House Reel N’ Tavern is the place where, on Thursday nights, after 4 pm it is “Cruise Night.” The Bob House has been in business since 2009 and in 2013 Jonathan and Megan Mills bought the Bob House and began offering Cruise Night 4 years ago. Visitors are told, “Cruise Night! Join us for another beautiful night! Bring your classic car, park on our front lawn to display and receive a swag bag!”

Castle in the Clouds Car Show is in its 10th year and will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021. All types of Modern Antique Cars from model year 2000 forward are welcomed.

The show hours are 10 am to 3 pm.

Participants must be on site from 8 to 10 am to set up. Car show auto registration is $25.00 and $20.00 if you register by August 15. Spectator admission is $5.00. You will be view• Car Shows continued on page 4

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ing antique cars from the turn of the 20th century. Prizes will be awarded for the ‘people’s choice’ in the featured category (modern classics, year 2000 to present), and the ‘people’s choice’ outside the featured category. The show will take place in the big field with familiar views of Shannon Pond and the Ossipee Mountains in Moultonborough.

The Wright Museum’s 8th Annual Car Show on Center Street in Wolfeboro will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 10 am to 2 pm. Featured are antique cars, hot rods, and motorcycles, which must be at least 25 years or older. Only the first 75 vehicles will be allowed into the show and there is a non-refundable $10.00 registration fee for each vehicle. You can register your vehicles at www.wrightmuseum.org or contact Donna Hamill at

donna.hamill@wrightmuseum.org.

Live music will be performed by the Bel-Airs Doo Wop group and if you’re hungry, food by MacDaddy’s Rollin’ Smoke BBQ food truck.

Some car shows provide a list of rules of entry limiting the types of vehicles: Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Hot Rods and in some instances for the Single-Models.

Single-Model includes: the 1955 Ford Thunderbird sporty two-seat convertible, the Second-Generation Thunderbird called the “Square Bird” also produced by Ford from 1958 to 1960. The First-Generation Chevrolet Corvette, a two-door, two-passenger sports car was introduced in the 1953 model year. The Corvette also known as the “Vette” was produced from 1967 to 1982.

The Shelby race car was originally designed and marketed by Carroll Shelby, a successful race car driver.

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The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) defines an antique car as over 25 years of age.

However, included within the antique car category are sub-categories. The “Veteran era” are those pre-World War I cars built before December 31, 1904. In the earlier period of automotive manufacturing the American term the “Brass era” describes the distinctive brass fittings used for lights and radiators.

It encompassed that renowned period-of time from 1896 through 1915 when the term “Horseless Carriage” was repeatedly used. Generally, the “Vintage era” notably for car enthusiasts and collectors are cars built from 1919 to 1930. Valuable original antique cars or originally restored antique cars may be exhibited at car shows but are seldom driven.

The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) describes the unmodified classic car as “fine” or “distinctive” which are 20 years or older. The older car must meet historical requirements to be considered a “collectible” and worth preserving and/ or restoring. These automobiles, whether built in America or foreign built were produced between 1915 and 1948. Thus, post-World War II “classic cars” are not specifically defined, and the term is frequently applied to any older vehicle.

“A car that has been rebuilt or modified with large engines for more speed and acceleration is defined as: ‘a car that’s been stripped down, souped up and made to go much faster.’’ Many of the Hot Rod cars which are either an old car, a classic or modern American car are meant for exhibition and not for racing or daily driving. The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) maintains that the term “hot rodding” has not much to do with the vehicle but rather is an attitude and lifestyle.

For more information on any of the following Car Shows/Cruise Nights please contact: Hobbs Brewing Company, 765 Rt. 16 in Ossipee Contact: hobbsbeer. com.

The Bob House is located on Route 25 in Moultonborough. Contact: thebobhouseandreelntavern.com or call 603-253-1025 or 603-4557557.

Castle in the Clouds is located on Rt. 171/455 Old Mountain Rd. in Moultonborough. Contact: castleintheclouds.org or call 603-476-5900.

The Wright Museum is located on 77 Center St. in Wolfeboro.

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Southern Rail Returns to Cate Park on Saturday Night The final concert in Cate Park for the month of July will bring a nationallyknown bluegrass band to the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on Saturday, July 31.

Southern Rail has performed in the bandstand in the past and is returning to bring their high-energy, fun show to the bandstand for local concertgoers to enjoy again.

Southern Rail brings riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo and mandolin solo work. The group’s reverence for the traditional shines throughout their concerts and is reflected in their prolific songwriting.

The band includes Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals, Richard Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals and

to the band’s sound.

Stillman has been playing bluegrass banjo for more than three decades and has been involved in a number of influential bluegrass bands over the years. He also has numerous studio recording credits with many New England folk artists and is a past New England banjo champion.

Tibert starting playing guitar at age 14, but once he heard Dave Grisman on Old and in the Way, his life was never the same, as he’s been addicted to bluegrass ever since. He brings fluid, lyrical mandolin playing and superb bass vocals to the band’s sound.

Southern Rail will take to the bandstand on Saturday, July 31, for a 7 pm concert in Cate Park in downtown Wolfeboro. The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concert series is presented free of charge each Saturday night in the bandstand in Cate Park, with each concert lasting two hours with a short intermission.

At intermission, there will be a passthe-bucket offering collected to help support the free concert series.

In the event of bad weather, check the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page and signs will also be posted at the entrance to the park.

Southern Rail will return to the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on July 31.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper When you step inside the NH Boat Museum, you step into history. Each and every time I visit, I am surprised at the beauty of the antique boats on display – most of them wooden, sleek and breathtaking.

While I have a passing knowledge of many things Lakes Region/New Hampshire, I am not particularly informed about the vast history of boating in the area. A tour of the NH Boat Museum, located on Center St. in Wolfeboro, always increases my knowledge, and this year’s exhibits and some new (to the museum) boats add to the enjoyment of a visit.

This season, the exhibit is “Locally Produced” and it is all about boats and boating items produced in the area.

Viewers are treated to the origins of boating and how it grew in the Lakes Region.

If you like old photos that show how

of which looked so charming I could barely wait to see it up close. (More on this later.)

This is the second season for the fabulous “Locally Produced” exhibit and there are returning favorite items, as well as new things in the show.

The first display focuses on the early days of waterski manufacturing in the area. As a lover of all things old, I adored this portion of the museum displays. Information told that the increasing power and speed of boats on the lakes in the 1920s led to the idea of skiing behind a boat. It seemed like a rather logical – if perhaps at first daring – idea. The thrilling sport caught on; by the 1950s, waterskiing was one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the country. It also seems logical that New Hampshire and specifically the Lakes Region was front-andcenter when it came to waterskiing.

Two national brands of skis were manufactured in Laconia: AquaSport and Northland.

One of my favorite posters in the exhibit was a large advertisement that told of the National Water Ski Championships which were held from August 21-23 in 1959. The Weirs Ski Club was involved in the event.

An AquaSport Water Ski Rope Tow in its original box was a great part of the exhibit, along with old photos of local water skiers and water skis.

NH Boat Museum executive director, Martha Cummings, joined me on the tour, and pointed out the Nickerson boat, which she told me was back at the museum. The Nickerson rowboat is a long wooden boat that was quite utilitarian, and used to carry passengers and luggage and deliveries of goods • Day Tripping Continued on page 10

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How did the museum come to begin and find a home in Wolfeboro? A love of antique boats and their history led to the formation of the museum in 1992.

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According to exhibit information, Nicerkson Boat Works was located on Old Route 16 in Ossipee, New Hampshire. With a simple and sturdy design, the rowboats had flat bottoms so a person could stand up in them without capsizing. Although the boats were once common, today they are quite rare. Thus, the rowboat at the museum is quite interesting and those who are boating fans will want to see this gem.

Martha smiled as she pointed to a wall of boat license plates nearby. “It is the collection of Doug Hamel, and is a complete group of boat plates from 1916 to 1988.”

The boat that had caught my eye when I entered the museum was next on our tour and Martha told me it was from the collection of a Sunapee area family collection. “We just got the boat at the end of 2020,” she explained.

I could imagine the lucky family that got to ride in such a wooden boat, with its glass windowed cabin and sleek driver’s area. Built by FW Johnson, the boat is a gorgeous vessel.

FW Johnson was the son of an Alton, New Hampshire blacksmith and was a carriage builder. Later, FW turned to boat building at his property, the FW Johnson Launch Company on Gold St. in Lakeport, New Hampshire. He was best remembered for his building of “Laker” style launches so popular in the early 1900s.

Next to the first boat, a huge old wooden boat is a shining thing of beauty and it did not take much imagination to dream about the days when this boat plied the waters of Winnipesaukee with a driver at the wheel and a party of genteel folks with picnic baskets lounging on board as they moved over the water.

The boat is called the Regina and it is part of the NH Boat Museum’s

permanent collection.

It was constructed by Goodhue & Hawkins in 1913 and is only one of six of this type: long-necked launches commonly known as Lakers. Five of the ultraelegant boats still reside on Lake Winnipesaukee; the location of the sixth of unknown.

“If you stand here,” Martha suggested, indicating that I stand facing the very front of the boat, looking down the length of the Regina, “you will see my favorite view.” Indeed, when one stands with feet firmly placed on the floor and gazes down the length of the boat, you are treated to the sleek lines and artistry of the Laker’s construction.

It has a “cut water” that Martha loves and one can easily imagine the grace as the Regina cut through the waters of the lake.

The Regina was a donation to the NH Boat Museum and the gift was an incredibly generous one. (Fun fact: it is believed the boat was originally built for the estate of Lydia Pinkham, known as “the Queen of Patent Medicine.”

The boat was built after Lydia had passed away, and was kept in her Alton Bay property until obtained by a boat enthusiast.) A charming exhibit of Lydia’s patent medicine and her story are also on display.

The quest to locate and own the boat is one of the examples of just why the NH Boat Museum is beloved to so many – the understanding that these old boats are a huge part of the country’s recreational history.

A large part of the story of boating in the Lakes Region cannot be told without focusing greatly on Goodhue & Hawkins, whose business in Wolfeboro in the early 1900s led to the popularity of boating.

A time line display of the business tells us that Goodhue & Hawkins opened in 1903 when Nathaniel H. Goodhue and Chester E. Hawkins began operations on Sewall Road in Wolfeboro. They offered a wide range of services, including boat repair of steam and gasoline yachts and launches. Soon, the

business was building custom wooden speed launches to carry passengers, as well as renting boats. Between 1903 and 1933, they were building Goodhue Lakers, the long deck launches. The hulls were framed and planked at a boat yard on Clark Point and floated to Sewall Road, where their engines were installed and the craftsman-style finishing woodwork was completed.

The history of the company and also boating in the Lakes Region takes the visitor through the years and all the types of boats to the present-day Goodhue Boat Company.

Before I was done viewing the Goodhue & Hawkins timeline area, I studied the unique, original blueprints that are on display. They are the original drawings for the Laker boat.

The Locally Produced exhibit also offers a look at boats built at the Laconia Car Company. Originally, the company built passenger and freight railcars and trolleys. Later, they built boats. The original production debuted at the 1928 New York Boat Show.

Information in the exhibit tells us two boats were offered by the company: a 12 ft. Speedster and a 16 ft. Sportser.

The wooden boat named Zip is on display and another part of the history of boating in the Lakes Region.

On the museum stage area, there is a massive amount of information and delightful displays and photos pertaining to rowing. The exhibit is titled “Who’s in the Boat?” and it begins with a wall-sized display of the 1852 Harvard vs. Yale first intercollegiate rowing competition. The rowing event was held on Lake Winnipesaukee in Center Harbor and 1,000 people cheered on the competitors.

Three very long and thin boats for rowing sit in pride of place and one, a donation from Wolfeboro’s Brewster Academy, was found and pulled from the school’s lakeside area. The museum repaired the bow and it is yet another piece of area boating history.

The rowing exhibit runs deep and follows Women in Rowing and also

Diversity in Rowing.

When last I talked to Martha, the NH Boat Museum was working on a campaign for fundraising for a new permanent home for the facility. “We hit $1.1 million and we own the land on Bay Street in Wolfeboro,” she said.

“We are now pushing forward with fundraising to break ground with a goal of spring, 2022.”

As we finished the tour, I also enjoyed a display of flotation devices, ranging from a Cork Life Jacket that reminded me of the ones worn in the movie Titanic. The jackets were made until 1913, followed by the Kapok Vest until the 1940s. Also on view is a 1943 Kapok “Horse Collar” life vest in the orange color most of us are familiar with; other vests are on display.

And, not to be ignored, on the main floor, there is also an extensive exhibit about the M/S Mount Washington (after all, no exhibit on Lakes Region boating would be complete without a history of this major player of boating on the lake).

There also is a children’s area with activities, so that no one in the family is overlooked when it comes to boating.

Martha adds, “We are open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday we are open from noon to 4 pm. We are closed on Mondays,” she explained. (The NH Boat Museum is open until mid-October.)

I encourage you to visit and dream about the days when millionaires and hard-working boat builders took to the waters of area lakes, and left us with so much history and those wonderful boats for all to enjoy today.

For information on the programs and membership and riding on the Millie B, call 603-569-4554 or visit www.nhbm. org.

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What Is The Best Way to Deadhead Perennials?

By Emma Erler, Landscape and Greenhouse Field Specialist Deadheading is a task that most gardeners are aware of, and some, like myself, greatly enjoy. While not absolutely necessary, deadheading does have benefits to both plants and the garden. From an aesthetic perspective, deadheading perennials gives the garden a cleaner, more polished look.

In terms of plant health, removing seeds before they develop encourages plants to direct more energy towards root and shoot development. In some special cases, deadheading can even encourage a second bloom later in the season. How to do it properly is determined by a plant’s growth habit and your own preferences.

Deadheading perennials isn’t difficult, only time consuming.

Although deadheading is specific to each type of plant, all you really need to learn is to cut spent flowers back to a lateral bud or leaf. Only some plants will re-bloom after deadheading, but most will be better for it regardless.

Daylilies Deadheading daylilies isn’t absolutely necessary, but it does greatly improve the look of the plants. Spent daylily flowers are rather unappealing.

After they fade, they quickly turn to mush, occasionally drying onto

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undeveloped buds, preventing them from fully opening. Flowers that are successfully pollinated eventually form seed pods. When plants are in full bloom, all you need to do is snap off the spent flower heads and seed pods with your fingers. Once there are no longer any blooms, flower stalks can be cut to the base with hand pruners.

Iris When Iris are done blooming, they usually form a seed pod or two at the apex of their flowering stalks. Unless removed, the seeds will continue to develop until the pods eventually split open. Rather than remove just the seed pods, cut the entire flowering stalk as low as possible until it is hidden by the foliage. Removing a leaf or two that is attached to the flowering stalk will not do any harm to the plant and will make it look a little tidier.

Peonies Peony flowers quickly fall apart once they’ve finished blooming. Either let the petals fall to the ground or deadhead before they “shatter.” Clip the flower stem back to a strong leaf where the cut will be hidden by foliage. Deadheading won’t stimulate new growth, but it will strengthen plants and improve bloom the following season.

Shasta daisies Shasta daisies are a perennial that

will react to deadheading by producing more flowers. The second bloom is usually less substantial than the first but is still worth striving for. When Shasta daisy blooms are spent, cut them back to a lateral flower bud. When there are no longer any flower buds or the foliage starts to look messy, cut the flowering stalk at the base. Campanula and garden phlox, among others, can be treated in the same way.

Dianthus Dianthus usually puts on an impressive show all at once in early summer. Most of the flowers open around the same time. Though it is possible to clip each individual flowering stem, a more efficient method is to shear all of the stems down to the basal foliage. Regular hand pruners will work, or if you have a lot of plants, hedge shears will make quick work of the job. Dianthus responds very well to deadheading and will often send up a flush of new flowers within a few weeks.

Naturally, there are many more perennials that require deadheading than the ones listed in this article, but the same general principles apply. As long as you remember to cut spent flowers back to a bud or strong leaf, your perennials will do just fine.

(Courtesy of UNH Extension, Ask

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Simply Shaker Online Auction & Picnic-on-the-Green Canterbury Shaker Village is hosting its most important fundraiser of the year, the Simply Shaker Online Auction & Picnic-on-the-Green from Sunday, August 1 to Sunday, August 15.

The Online Auction offers something for everyone! You can bid on a range of exciting items and experiences – from sommelierselected wines to getaway packages and exclusive tours, to special artisan wares.

Bidding opens at 9 am on Sunday, August 1 and closes at 5 pm on Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps support the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and restoring the welcoming National Historic Landmark. So bid high and bid often!

Register for the auction by visiting www.shakers.org. A preview of auction items can be seen by visiting the Bidding Page.

Picnic-on-the-Green will take place on Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Enjoy a casual and relaxing summer evening on the Meeting House Green. This event will feature a picnic dinner, live music by the

Jared Steer Trio, and a presentation from special guest Martha Werenfels, Principal at DBVW Architects, about the Village’s ongoing preservation plan. Martha and her team have worked with the Village over the past year on a building assessment, which was funded in part by last year’s Simply Shaker Fundraiser. This year’s event will also feature a live Fund-the-Need auction, supporting restoration of the Village buildings.

Tickets are $100 per person, including picnic fare and beverages.

Beer and wine will be available as well. Visit www.shakers.org to purchase tickets now.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful event to conclude the Simply Shaker 2021 Annual Fundraiser!

Generous sponsors of the Simply Shaker Online Auction & Picnic-onthe-Green include Elektrisola, Inc., Merrimack Country Savings Bank, Northeast Delta Dental, The Rowley Agency, Stinson Associates, New Hampshire Magazine, and Constance Old, Fiber Artist.

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July 27, Newfound Lake Region Assoc. Guided Paddle with Rick Van de Poll, 9 amnoon, meet at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, register/info: www.newfoundlake.org.

July 27, Project Impact Musical Theatre for Kids, A Dragon’s Tail, 10 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, $6 p/p/, www.belknapmill.org.

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August 31-September 4

July 28, Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, in field by Elkins Library, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, fresh produce and more from vendors, with live music by Mary Hopkins & Friends, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com. (Takes place every Wed. till last Wed. in Sept.)

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July 28, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, pick-up band performs, Community Bandstand at Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, bring your own lawn chair for seating, free.

September 3

July 28, Christmas Party in the Park, 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Music & lyrics by Dylan MarcAurele, book by Mike Ross, and story by Larry Little

July 28, Music on the Lawn Concert, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

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Sponsored by the New Woodshed READINGS

2021 Season Sponsor: The Haynes Family Foundation

The Stephen Kaplan Plays Miley Chase the Science Ace

July 29-Aug. 2, Caterpillars in Residence with the Caterpillar Lab, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, 5-day exhibit to learn about the huge variety of NE caterpillars, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Enjoy old fashioned train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay! Meredith Station: (2-hour train rides): 154 Main Street, Meredith, NH Weirs Beach: (1 hour train rides) 211 Lakeside Avenue, Weirs Beach, NH

Explore the rails on our 4-passenger rail bikes! Guided rail bike tours at 10am, 12pm & 2pm Tuesday through Sunday. (closed Mondays) Adv. reservations required.

Rail Bike Adventures: Laconia Railroad Station 15 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH

July 30, Center Harbor Town Band Concert, 6 pm rehearsal, 7 pm concert, bandstand in downtown Center Harbor, free.

July 30, Friday Night Race Series, 3-8 pm, with music from DJ Nick, Highland Mountain Bike Park, 75 Ski Hill Drive, Northfield, info: 286-7677, www.highlandmountain.com.

July 30, Garden Tour, with gardener Gretchen Large, 9:30 am, tour Lucknow’s historic and garden landscapes, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-registration is a must: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 30, Green Heron, free concert, 6 pm, Belknap Mill, Rotary Riverside Park, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

July 30, Opening & Artists Reception, 6-8 pm, sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, paintings, photography, prints, fiber, and wearables, 3238041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 30, Salamanders of Squam, 9-11 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-registration required: www.squamlakes.org.

July 30, Science in the Park, with Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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July 30, Summer Art Show Opening Reception, 6-8 pm, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, continues Sat./Sun. July 31/Aug. 1, 10-4 pm. Regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, www.ChocoruaArtworks.com July 30-31 & Aug. 1, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10 am-4 pm, sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery, takes place at Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, paintings, photography, prints, fiber, and wearables, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 31, Behind the Library Concert, 4-5 pm, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, www. tamworthlibrary.org.

July 31, Cars and Coffee, 9 am, show & shine antique/classic/hot rod car show, all welcome, breakfast at Center Harbor Diner, car show at 11 Whittier Highway, Moultonboro, takes place last Sat. of the month.

July 31, Hebron Fair, 9 am, crafts, toys, and more, 16 Church Lane, Hebron, proceeds benefit Union Congregational Church of Hebron, info@hebronchurchfair.org.

July 31, Hill Old Home Day, info: www.townofhillnh.org.

July 31, Landscapes in Water, Field Fine Art Studio, Taylor Rd., Sandwich, 10 am-4 pm, sign up: fieldfinearat.weebly.com/classes.

July 31, Summer Concert Series presents East Bay Jazz Ensemble, playing swing, jazz and blues music, 7-9 pm, free, bring your own chair and enjoy music by the lake, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, info: 875-0109.

July 31, Weirs Beach Fireworks, 9:30 pm, shot from a barge, watch from Weirs Beach area, www.weirsbeachfireworks.com.

July 31-August 1, Summer Art Show, 10-4 pm, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua.

Regional art show sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, www.ChocoruaArtworks. com.

Aug. 1, Music on the Meeting House Green presents The Wholly Rollers, 4-5 pm, bring your own lawn chair, concert held outdoors, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Aug. 1-15, Online Benefit Auction, Canterbury Shaker Village, info: 783-9511, www. shaker.org.

Aug. 2-13, Youth Boat Building, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 5694554, www.nhbm.org.

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Aug. 3, George Sanborn – Meredith Progressive Champion, program tracing Sanborns work and his founding of the Meredith News and Meredith Public Library, takes place at Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, free, speaker will be Rudy VanVeghten, free, 6:30 pm, Society, www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.

Aug. 3, Movie in Kelley Park, dusk, “Raya and the Last Dragon”, movie starts at dusk, Kelley Park, N. Main St., Bristol, 744-3354 ext. 136.

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Aug. 3, National Night Out Community Event, with Bristol Police Dept., 6-8:30 pm, Kelley Park, N. Main St., Bristol, 744-3354 ext. 136.

Aug. 3, Project Impact Musical Theatre for Kids, Sleeping Beauty, 10 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, $6 p/p/, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 4, Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, in field by Elkins Library, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, fresh produce and more from vendors, with live music by Audrey Drake, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com. (Takes place every Wed. till last Wed. in Sept.)

Aug. 4, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, pick-up band performs, Community Bandstand at Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, bring your own lawn chair for seating, free.

ONGOING Art at the Lake, Tuesdays at the Boathouse Lawn, Church Landing, 2 pm, program

by EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 677-8646, www. ekalactivitycenter.com.

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 10 am-5 pm, closed Tuesday (first Friday Night Art open 12-7 pm), 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua. Ask about classes and the Summer Art Show, www.chocoruaartworks.com, 323-8041.

Back Bay Skippers, Model Yachting, racing of radio controlled model yachts on Bridge Falls Walking Path, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, Tues. and Thurs. 1-4 pm, free, all are welcome, 569-4554.

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Bike Tour, Thursdays through Oct. 28, 8-10 am, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com.

Blessed Bargains Thrift Shop, First Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, 755-4816.

Book & Puzzle Sale, every Sat. in August, 8 am-1 pm, Union Congregational Church Chapel, 80 Main St., Union, parking behind the church, coffee, soft drinks, snacks, crafts and gift items, benefit Women’s Fellowship Missions, info: 473-2727.

Bristol Historical Society Open House, open til Sept., Tuesdays at 6:30-8 pm; Saturdays 9 am-noon, 3 High St., Bristol, 744-2751.

Cadio Kickboxing, Thursdays through Oct. 28, 5:30-6:30 pm, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, Boathouse Lawn at Church Landing, 677-8646, www. ekalactivitycenter.com.

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Castle in the Clouds, traditional mansion tours, programs, walking trails, dining, please follow CDC guidelines, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for walking, please respect forests and do not litter, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www. chapmansanctuaryvisneywoods.com.

LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN THE LAKES REGION! Join Great Waters in celebrating over 25 years of amazing performances with a new series Concerts in the Clouds in partnership with the Castle in the Clouds.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, incredible views of mountains, benches for seating, sketch, paint, meditate, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.

Clark’s Trading Post, Lincoln, www.clarkstradingpost.com, 745-8913.

Cruise with a Naturalist, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Discover Squam Cruise, daily at 11 am and 1 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Evening Yoga on the Castle Lawn, 6 pm, every Wednesday until Aug. 18, $15 p/p, per class, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-register: 476-5900.

Freedom Village Store, variety of goods from artisan items to baked goods and much more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, info: 539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.

Friday Night Market, farmers market, Fridays from 4-7 pm, parking lot of Hobbs Tap Room, 765 Rt. 16, Ossipee, info: fridayfunmarketossipeert16@gmail.com.

Gilmanton Community Farmers Market, Sundays from 10 am-1 pm, live music, fresh produce, meat, honey, maple syrup, baked goods and more, 1385 NH Rt. 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, info: 393-1083, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com.

Gilmanton’s Own Market, farmers market with fresh produce and more, order goods and for pick-up details, visit https://gilmantonsown.wordpress.com.

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Guided Hikes, 8 am, Wednesdays through Oct. 27, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, reservations required: 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com.

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Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, scenic rides in Lincoln and Meredith, info: www.

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In the Round, via ZOOM, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/806102625. Info: 284-7532.

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Kayak Adventure, 6-10 am, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, next to town docks, guided group paddle in Meredith Bay to many islands and beaches on Winnipesaukee, reservations: 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com. Through Oct. 29.

To ensure your safety and enjoyment, all shows will be held outdoors at Castle in the Clouds.

Visit our website to buy tickets at GreatWaters.org or call (603) 569-7710. Follow us @GreatWatersNH

Knot Only Knitters, virtual knitting & fiber arts group meets every Monday 2:30-4:30 pm, Minot Sleeper Library, Bristol, 744-3352, www.minotsleeperlibrary.org.

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Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 279-7920.

Libby Museum of Natural History, natural history and art exhibits, with live animal shows on Wednesdays at 2 pm, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, admission info: 569-1035.

Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines.

Loon Cruise, Mondays and Fridays at 3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Madison Historical Society, exhibit: Our Town, through Sept. 7, open Tues. 2-4 pm, 19 East Madison Rd., Madison, 367-4640, www.madisonnhhistoricalsociety.org.

Meditation, 9-10 am, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, Church Landing Waterfront area, 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com. Through Oct. 26.

Monthly Sit & Sew, 10 am-3 pm, Belknap Mill Quilters Guild, 3rd floor, make quilts for local community from pre-cut kits, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, www.bmqg.org.

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

North East Motor Sports Museum, open Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183, www.nemsmuseum.com.

Pilates on the Boathouse Lawn, Mon., Fri. & Saturdays, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, Church Landing Waterfront area, 677-8646, www. ekalactivitycenter.com. Through Oct. 29.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www.prescottfarm.org.

Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and bog environment, free, info: www.quincybog.org.

Sanbornton Community Arts Festival, 10 am, talks place the second Sat. of each month, until Dec., held at Old Town Hall, Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Sanbornton, email: cremy1776@ hotmail.com.

Sandwich Historical Society, Our Women of Sandwich Part II – Mothers & Daughters exhibit, 4 Maple St., Sandwich, hours/info: www.sandwichhistorical.org, 284-6269.

Sandwich Sidehillers, meets monthly, trail clearing, Sidehillers clubhouse, 303 Wing Rd., N. Sandwich, sidehillers@gmail.com.

Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015. During summer guided docent tours leave from in front of Innisfree Bookshop in Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith.

(25 new sculptures on the walk this year.)

Story Walk on Millstream Path, “Ox Cart Man” by Donald Hall, Bristol, info: www. slimbaker.org.

Summer Movie Nights, Kelley Park, Bristol, info: 744-3354 ext. 136.

Sunset Boat Cruise every Mon.-Sun. 7:30-8:30 pm, EKAL Activity Center, (next to Meredith Town Docks), 281 DW Highway, Meredith, reservations required, call 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-noon, Saturdays at KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Through Aug. 11, World War I America, exhibit, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: wrightmuseum.org, 569-1212.

Tilton Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3-6 pm until Sept. 28, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 286-7880.

Wakefield Marketplace, Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm, Rt. 16 & 153, Wakefield, produce, handmade goods and more, market runs til Columbus Day weekend, www.wakefieldmarketplace.org.

Wayfinding: Maps of the White Mountains exhibit, (through Sept. 17, 2021), Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, info: 535-3210.

Wolfeboro Outdoor Farmers Market, every Thurs. until Oct. 28, 12:30-4:30 pm, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, fresh veggies, flowers, handmade goods and more, info: www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and programs focusing on the home front during the war years, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: wrightmuseum.org, 569-1212.

Yoga, 9-10 am, Sundays, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, Church Landing Waterfront area, 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com. Through Oct. 31.

Also, Yoga/Paddleboard Stretch & Tone on Mon., Wed. & Fri. from 8-9 am; Tues., Thurs. & Sun. 8-9 am, through Oct. 31.

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July 27-31, Our Town, The Barnstormers, summer theatre, Tamworth village, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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July 28-Aug. 14, Tell Me On a Sunday, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, tickets/info: 279-0333.

July 29, Bristol Summer Concerts in the Park, Blacklite Band, 6:30 pm, free, bring your own lawn chair, Kelley Park, N. Main St., Bristol, 744-3354 ext. 136.

July 29, Summer Concert Series, Raging Rockaholics, 6:30 pm, free admission, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, bring your own lawn chair, info: 569-4539 ext.

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July 30, An Evening with Sinatra, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, tickets/info: 519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 30, Henry Laliberte music, 6-9 pm, Boardwalk Bar and Grill, Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

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July 30, Green Heron, free concert, 6 pm, Belknap Mill, Rotary Riverside Park, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

July 30, Opening and Artists Reception, 6-8 pm, Summer Art Show & Sale, Runnels Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, coordinated by ArtWorksGallery, info: 323-8041.

July 30, Tapestry: Carole King Tribute, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 30-Aug. 1, Bob Marley, comedian, Colonial Theatre Laconia, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-675-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

July 31, Classic Albums Live Performs: The Eagles-Hotel California, 7:30 pm Great Waters Music Festival, tickets/info: greatwaters.org or 569-7710.

July 31, David Clark’s Songs in the Attic, The Music of Billy Joel, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, tickets/info: 519-7506, www. lakeportopera.com.

July 31, East Bay Jazz Ensemble concert, Summer Concert Series, 7-9 pm, free, bring your own chair and enjoy music by the lake, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, info: 875-0109.

July 31, Mitch Alden performs, Twin Barns Brewing Co., 3 pm, 194 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 279-0876, www.twinbarnsbrewing.com.

July 31, Rory Scott Duo music, 6-9 pm, Boardwalk Bar and Grill, Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

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Aug. 1, Live Music with Jeff Lines, 4-6 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Aug. 1, Music on the Meeting House Green presents The Wholly Rollers, 4-5 pm, bring your own lawn chair, concert held outdoors, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Aug. 2, Open Mic with Paul Luff, 6-8 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Aug. 4, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, pick-up band performs, Community Bandstand at Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, bring your own lawn chair for seating, free.

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Aug. 4-15, Little Shop of Horrors, Interlakes Summer Theatre, One Laker Lane, Meredith, tickets/info: www.interlakestheatre.com, 707-6035.

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Ongoing Free Music in Marceau Park, 5 pm, Central St., Franklin, in July & Aug. Music in Hesky Park, 6 pm, Fridays, open mic format hosted by Kitty and Kevin Boyle, all are welcome, bring a chair or blanket for seating, by town docks, downtown Meredith, info: 279-8942, kevinb@metrocast.net.

Music Night, dinner and live music, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 5:30 pm, reservations a must: 476-5900.schedules: www.castleintheclouds.org.

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

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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Brings Everyone ‘Nearer to Nature’

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In fact, there are 210 acres of fields, forests, (Kirkwood) gardens and wetlands. Besides the trail system, there are three hiking trails as well: Forest Trail (⅔ mile; time: one hour), Ecotone Trail (⅓ mile, time: 30 mins.) and Mt. Fayal Trail (one mile, time: one hour). In addition to the hiking trails, the Center’s offerings are extremely varied with something, literally, for everyone.

Founded in 1966, their mission statement states: ‘The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, public gardens, and a nature-based Montessori early learning center, The Science Center has educated audiences of all ages since 1966 about the importance of our natural world.’

The popular lake cruises run May to October and have different themes: Discover Squam, cruise with a naturalist, bald eagle adventure, loon cruise, dinner (Walter’s Basin nearby) and sunset cruise, lake explorer’s family cruise and private charters.

These cruises take place on two large covered pontoon boats, so they are

able to journey on the lake in any type of weather. Access to their dock is at the beautiful pavilion on the Squam Channel, which was built not much longer after the state built the new public launching ramp (1999) just up the shore from the Lake Cruise Headquarters.

In 2018 more than 9,400 people took advantage of the cruises on the state’s second largest lake. They love to be able to see some of the sites where the celebrated film ‘On Golden Pond’ was made starring Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda in 1981.

The screenplay was written by this area’s prominent playwright, Ernest Thompson, who won an Oscar for his work which he adapted from his 1979 play. (Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda also earned acting Oscars, for the movie). ‘On Golden Pond’s fame certainly contributes to the lake’s attributes and it is the Science Center’s cruises which make the movie truly real for sightseers.

Remarked Amanda, “The lake tours have resumed their popularity this year after 2020 when we had to cut capacity for the cruises in half last year, and we are still not operating at full capacity this year in order to provide a bit more space on the boats. They are a very popular way to get out on the lake.

Our Loon Cruises, done with the Loon Preservation Committee, are some of

the most popular cruises. They sell out weeks in advance.” (Cruise information is below).

Just about every year something new is added to Science Center programs or animal exhibits. This year there is a new raptor exhibit, a songbird feeding station and a reimagined ‘Celebrate Birds Building’.

“We’re always brainstorming on how we can improve, continue educating the public and bring new exhibits to our visitors. We just wrapped up a Capital Campaign that made the Raptor Exhibit possible along with the Blue Heron School, Lake Cruise Headquarters and the creation of a scholarship fund,” noted Amanda.

The Blue Heron School is for preschool to kindergarten-age children.

The school follows the Montessori philosophy and that is incorporated with a nature-based approach for early childhood education. They go out every day, in any weather, to enjoy nature and sometimes have guided explorations with a knowledgeable Science Center naturalist. Running from September to

June, students enjoy both indoor and outdoor classrooms.

The animal exhibit trail is currently enjoyed by tourists, residents and all the summer camp bus tours have resumed, along with the end-of-school-year field trips. (In 2018 over 25,000 attended Center programs and field trips. Over 57,000 experienced the trail system).

“For much of our programming we plan very far in advance. When things were still quite bleak with the virus in late winter/early spring this year we were planning for the summer. We decided not to hold our Up Close to Animals presentations at the amphitheater in order to keep large groups from congregating. Instead, we are holding Pop Up Animal Encounters along the trail. This allows our visitors to still see our program animals up close, but with their own group and they can move along when the next group comes through. That same thought is why the gift shop is outdoors: to prevent large groups from congregating indoors as • Science Center continued on page 20

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In the year 2018, volunteers gave over 8,632 hours. The docents (guides) are trained as welcoming and informative greeters and they also meet folks on the trail using educational props and holding animals. Besides the docent program, other volunteers help out with animal care, the maintenance of the exhibits, serve as greeters, do light gardening at Kirkwood Gardens and there are also Lake Education Assistants trained to do lead level testing in the lake. There are also special event volunteers and volunteer instructors. They have a ‘First Guides’ teen junior docent program as well.

There are many long-term docents

returning year after year like Dom and Irene Marocco, volunteers since 2010.

(Dom is a retired biology professor from Plymouth State University).

Recently, they manned the live turtle presentation for visitors at the end of their trail tour. To the curious, the Maroccos visibly showed and explained the difference between the blanding to the shells of snapping and painted turtles.

There are over 50 animals to see from the popular deer, bear, otter, mountain lions (who have been at the Science Center since they were cubs), fox, bobcat, fishers, turtles and coyote displays to the new raptor exhibit (hawks, night heron, great horned and barred owls, northern goshawk, bald eagle and a turkey vulture). And there are many more animals not mentioned

here. Some of the exhibits have tunnels and slides for youngsters and there is a fantastic outside play park with a tree house. (The indoor play building is still closed this year).

Sadly, the male black bear, 25 years old, passed away in September 2020.

“In the wild,” explains Amanda, “black bears typically live 18-20 years. Our female black bear is 23 years old and we would like to have another bear on exhibit with her. Because we are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums we can work with other zoos across the country to bring new animals here to the Science Center. We also have a good working relationship with New Hampshire Fish and Game who bring injured or orphaned animals to us as well.” The public often find injured or orphaned animals and birds and bring them to the Center, too.

Animals here range from young to very old. Says Amanda, “Because all of our animals live out their natural lives here, we tend to cycle through and right now we have an older collection (the mountain lions are 18, the black bear is 23, the red foxes are 14). When we bring new animals into an exhibit where there is already an animal, there is a long introduction period. The two animals are in separate shift areas so we can make the introduction first visually, then by smell. This can be a fast or long process depending on how they react to each other. When we finally allow them to have physical contact, it is very carefully done with our Animal Care staff present. If they react well upon the introduction, we then have docents help to monitor their behavior to make sure it continues to go smoothly.”

And to that age-old question, ‘What happens to all the animals in the winter?’ Amanda says: “They all have the same routine. They are all native to New Hampshire, so they are used to the cold, snowy winters and adapt to it. The only animals who move are

the migratory raptors who move into a heated facility here on our campus.

A lot of animals adapt with a heavier winter coat, in other words most of the mammals. We do guided tours of the trail in the winter and it’s amazing to see the difference between the animals’ summer coats and their winter coats... especially in the red foxes!

“Our trail season goes through November 1, so we’ll be open every day through then. We will be holding a Halloween event on Saturday, October 30. It will include special Jack-O’Lantern enrichment (providing environmental stimuli) for the animals and additional activities for all trail visitors that day.”

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will continue to enthrall youngsters and adults for decades to come and we can thank them for bringing us all ‘Nearer to Nature’!

The Natural Science Center’s website is nhnature.org where all information about programs and trail hours, etc. can be found as well as information on the lake cruises. The cruises run from May through October. Information for the dinner and sunset cruises are also on the website. Reservations for the cruise and special events/programs are available online or by calling 603-9687194. The trail hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm, with the last trail admission at 3:30 pm. The trail is open May 1-November 1. Trail tickets are available at the Welcome Center entrance or online.

For media inquiries or questions or for reservations prior to events and/or trail or lake cruises, contact Amanda Gillen at amanda.gillen@nhnature. org. or call: 603-968-7194.

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Rte. 113, Science Center Road, in Holderness off Rte. 3 which runs through the center of the town. Some story information is from the Center’s website. Special thanks to Amanda Gillen for the interview.

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Protecting Loons from Lead Lead poisoning from ingested lead fishing tackle is the leading known cause of adult loon mortality in New Hampshire. The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) is partnering with the Loon Preservation Committee to collect illegal lead fishing tackle at this year’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection. Residents and taxpayers from the 24 participating Lakes Region communities can bring their lead sinkers to any of the eight collection sites, for no additional charge. Each household can also bring up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of other HHW for safe disposal.

While the Loon Preservation Committee has a Lead Tackle Buyback Program at participating locations around New Hampshire, which provides a financial incentive to turn in illegal lead tackle, note that the HHW sites will not be providing vouchers, only free disposal. To find a buyback location near you, and to learn more about lead impacts on local loon populations, visit www.

loonsafe.org.

The 2021 Lakes Region HHW collections will be held on the last Saturday of July and first Saturday of August from 8:30 am to 12 noon.

The following communities are participating: Alexandria, Andover, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Center Harbor, Effingham, Franklin, Freedom, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hebron, Hill, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, Ossipee, Sanbornton, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tilton and Tuftonboro. The town of Northfield has postponed participation this year.

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By Chef Kelly Ross Welcome back to another chapter in culinary fun my Lakes Region friends.

Very rarely do we bump across a food item that everyone loves. It’s just not the norm. This is often because of the allergies and diets that people are religious to following. I get it. It is what it is in a foodie world. One of my thought processes today is to unite more of us than would be the norm with a theme that almost everyone would say, “Oh, that sounds good!!” It took a little thought on what that topic would be, but eventually a light bulb went on over my head as I thought, “Hey, how

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July 26, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 23 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 22 Like almost any of these recipes, you can easily substitute your favorite berries for the ones offered, although I always suggest give the original recipe a test drive the first time around and then tweak accordingly if that is what you want to do. I know I’m not the boss of you, but just a friendly suggestion. The first one I am tossing your way uses blueberries as its berry of choice. Although I generally enjoy a good pie over a cake, a good berry cake does resemble a great muffin, which is another of my favorites. One of my favorite aspects of this recipe is that it is sweetened naturally with New Hampshire maple syrup, which is never a bad thing. This will take about an hour and gives you 8 slices of oldfashioned goodness.

Summertime Blueberry Cake 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour, plus 1 tsp. white all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp fine sea salt ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup maple syrup or honey, or a combo 6 tbsp melted butter 2 eggs at room temperature 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ pints of fresh blueberries 1 tbsp raw sugar to sprinkle on top Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for service Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Line the base of a 9-inch spring form pan with parchment paper cut to fit inside. With pan release spray, spray

the parchment as well as the sides of the pan to prevent the cake from sticking. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups of the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir them together with a whisk.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup and butter and beat together with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat well, then add the buttermilk and vanilla. Mix well. If the butter solidifies in contact with cold ingredients, gently warm the mixture in the microwave in 30 second bursts, then stir again. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a big spoon, just until combined (a few lumps are ok). In a small bowl, toss 2 cups of the blueberries with the remaining 1 teaspoon flour (this helps prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom). Gently fold the blueberries into the batter. The mixture will be thick, but don’t worry.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Distribute the remaining blueberries on top, focusing them more toward the center of the cake. Sprinkle the top of the blueberries with the raw sugar.

Bake for 34 to 38 minutes, until the cake is golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, blueberry bits aside. Place the cake on a rack to cool. Before releasing the spring form sides, you might need to run a butter knife along the outer edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Serve as desired. Store leftover cake covered, at room temperature for 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, although I fully expect it to be long gone by then.

Next is possibly the most unique of

today’s recipes in that one of the key ingredients is not a usual suspect when it comes to desserts but usually more often seen in Italian dinner specialties, and that is ricotta. We all know ricotta is a cheese, although not so much of the stereotypical variety. However, when used in this cake, you end up with a fluffy, moist cake that is a great nighttime dessert, as well as a great morning breakfast cake. Oh yeah, did I forget to mention all the raspberries that are in this cake? This is delicious and will give you 8 slices.

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1 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp kosher salt 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups ricotta ¾ tsp vanilla extract 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 ¼ frozen raspberries or blackberries or a combo, divided Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9-in. diameter cake pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with pan release spray. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 24

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Page 24 | THE LAKER | July 26, 2021 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 23 bowl. Whisk eggs, ricotta and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth and then fold into the dry ingredients until just blended. Next, fold in the butter followed by ¾ cup of the berries, taking care to not crush the berries. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and scatter the remaining ½ cup berries over the top. Bake the cake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes.

Let cool at least 20 minutes before unmolding from the pan. The cake will come out looking not much different than a large pancake of sorts. As unique as this recipe is, it’s a frequent flyer on my baking hit list.

This dessert is wicked popular, and I’m all over this when I make it. A great mousse is so light and fluffy it melts in your mouth. It’s not nearly as heavy as most traditional desserts, which is why it is so popular with many. I’m not going to lie and say that because it is a light dessert that it is low on calories, but it will make you think that it is.

This is as simple as it gets. Portion size is tough with something like this so to tell you how many portions this will get you is next to impossible. All in all,

1- 1 ½ cup portions is the norm.

Raspberry Mousse 6 cups of fresh raspberries 1 cup sugar 6 tbsp cold water 2 tbsp light corn syrup 6 egg whites Juice of 1 lemon 1 quart of heavy or whipping cream 2 tbsp vanilla extract ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar For starters, pick through the many raspberries to find the best looking ones to use as a garnish for the top when done. Take the rest of the berries and puree in a food processor until very smooth. Transfer ¼ cup of the puree, with seeds, to a small bowl. Strain the remaining puree into a mixing bowl, eliminating the rest of the seeds. Add some of the seedless puree to the puree with seeds to reach 1 cup total.

Set that batch of puree aside. Chill the remaining strained puree which will be used for a sauce later. In a heavy sauce pan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring slowly to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally and brushing down any sugar crystals from the sides of the pan using a brush dipped in cold water. Raise the heat slightly to get the temp of the mix to 240 degrees. While it is cooking, beat

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the egg whites in a standing mixer until stiff. As soon as the hot mix hits 240 degrees, turn the mixer down to low and slowly pour in the hot syrup. Once the hot syrup has been incorporated, raise the mixer speed and continue to beat until the meringue is cool. Stir together the 1 cup reserved raspberry puree with the lemon juice and fold it into the meringue until nearly blended.

Whip the heavy cream with the vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff, then fold into the meringue until blended, but do not over-mix. Refrigerate until ready to use, or portion it into serving glasses or bowls, but leave room for the top to add the raspberry sauce made earlier and then garnish with the better looking berries. This dessert is very elegant, decadent, and more importantly, insanely delicious.

Let’s do some pie, shall we? It’s time to break out some yummy fresh strawberries and build a pie that is pretty simple and quite basic that is guaranteed to have everyone wanting a second slice. It is quite irresistible and a perfect dessert for pot lucks and family reunions. As far as the crust is concerned, I have come to find that most people already have a family recipe to fall back on or are just plain afraid to make their own, so, I suggest if you don’t have a go-to recipe, use a store-bought mix as they go together easily and all in all, come out fairly well. Depending on how you cut the pie will dictate how many slices you get, but 8-10 is the general rule of thumb and it shouldn’t take more than 45 minutes to put the recipe together.

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Where the last recipe was extremely basic in the big scheme of things and very “of the norm” so to speak, this one contains two normal pie ingredients, although they are never seen together, at least in my past. The first time I heard of it, I questioned it even though I am a huge fan of always thinking outside the box when it comes to cooking, but after a couple of slices, I was more than sold.

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Flower Arranging and Jewelry Classes Being Offered at Gallery The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery is offering online registration for two craft classes which will take place in early August.

On Thursday, August 5, the gallery will be offering a second session of Summer Flower Arranging with Shirley Glines. The first session offered in late June proved to be so popular that it sold out and the gallery received several requests to offer it again.

Participants will learn basic fresh floral design techniques and take home a beautiful summer table arrangement that they have learned to design and arrange themselves.

The only jewelry class being offered this summer will be on Saturday, August 7 with Alice Carroll teaching students the techniques and use of

tools to design and fabricate their own handcrafted metal pendant on a handforged linked chain.

Among the skills that will be taught are cold connections, forging, sawing and filing. This is a wonderful opportunity to design and fabricate a unique piece of hand crafted jewelry.

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The Gallery will be open through Mid-October from 10 am to 5 pm on Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 5 pm on Sunday.

Founder of Meredith’s Public Library Subject of Aug. 3 Talk The Meredith Historical Society’s upcoming program, “George SanbornMeredith’s Progressive Champion” will be held on Tuesday, August 3 at the Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive in Meredith. Refreshments will be available at 6:30 pm, and the program begins promptly at 7 pm.

The program will be presented by Rudy VanVeghten. Rudy will examine George Sanborn’s accomplishments, including his founding of the Meredith News and the Meredith Public Library.

After growing up in rural Vermont, Rudy attended Northeastern University in Boston, graduating in 1973 with a degree in English/Journalism. He came to work for the Meredith News in October of that year, first as a reporter and later as editor. During his 27 years at the local newspaper, he followed the paper’s transformation from cold type to an all-digital, pre-press production.

In 2001, he returned to his alma mater, Northeastern University, as publications manager and later as website operations manager. Retiring in September 2020, Rudy relocated back to Meredith as a full-time resident.

Rudy serves on the Executive Board of the Meredith Historical Society and has authored The History of Meredith Bay and Filling the Void-History of the Meredith Public Library. He also serves as copy editor, member of the editorial board, and frequent contributor to de Halve Maen (or The Half Moon,) a scholarly journal of Dutch-American history published in New York.

Karen Thorndike, president of the Meredith Historical Society, noted, “We are thrilled to have Rudy lead the return of our programs this year.”

She added, “We timed this presentation in advance of the Library’s grand re-opening that will occur later this fall. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost. Please consider joining us on August 3 to learn about this unique aspect of Meredith’s history.”

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Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in gelatin until dissolved.

Refrigerate about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.

Fold berries into gelatin mixture. Pour into crust. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set. Serve with whipped cream.

Store covered in refrigerator.

I hope this list of dessert recipes has most of you drooling and ready to put a shopping list together so you can start creating smiles in your house and with your crowd of friends and family.

Until next week, continue to spoil your taste buds and treat them like royalty. If you care to touch base with any questions or feedback, please e-mail me at fenwaysox10@gmail. com.

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Indian Trails in the Lakes Region: Byways Shrouded in History

By Mark Okrant During the century before Columbus arrived, more people lived in North America than within the entirety of Europe, according to a 2010 National Geographic report. As populations grew and different tribal cultures evolved, Native Americans created literally thousands of miles of trails extending from coast to coast, and from Mexico to Canada. One of these was the Great Trail (or Great Path) that connected parts of New England to Canada, as well as the Middle Atlantic to the Great Lakes region. While some of these trails have been identified as warpaths, their primary purpose was hunting and gathering, as well as trade routes.

Here in New Hampshire, Native Americans were present from the time that the most recent Ice Age ended, or about 11,000 years ago. The most prevalent group in this region, the Abenaki, lived a cyclical existence, following the availability of their principal food sources, which were based upon seasonal climates, as well as the presence of fresh water (i.e., lakes, rivers, and streams) and fertile ground.

A portion of the Great Trail system extended from the northern tip of New England, through the state’s Lakes Region, past greater Boston, into southern New England. One of the ultimate authorities on Native American activity within this region was a historian and archaeologist named Chester Price.

Price’s 1958 “Historic Indian Trails of New Hampshire” was published in the New Hampshire Archaeologist. In that work, Price identified and mapped 23 trails situated within the state. A close examination of Price’s map reveals that a minimum of 10 trails served the Lakes

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Region. These were: • the Merrimack-Winnipesaukee, which connected Amoskeag Falls on the Merrimack—a very valuable fishing site—to Lake Winnipesaukee • the Newichwannock, which connected the area east of Lake Winnipesaukee with points east • the Asquamchumaukee, that was aligned between the Connecticut and Pemigewasset watersheds • the Ossipee, which served the area northeast of Lake Winnipesaukee • the Chenayok, that served the area southeast of the big lake • the Coos, Mascoma-Aquadoctan, Quannippi, Squamanagonic, and Sunapee trails.

Many of the region’s geographical features derived their names from the Abenaki language. For example, the meaning of Amoskeag is “at the fish land.” Also, Winnipesaukee means “the lake around islands.” During the

height of Native American culture, trails were conveyances where people followed landforms through forests and grassy areas, and crossed the rivers and streams that flowed though them.

The waterways became an efficient means by which to transport people and their possessions from seasonal fishing sites, to agricultural areas, and hunting grounds.

One of the most important of the Abenaki fishing camps was situated at Paugus Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Here, the native tribes constructed weirs in Lake Winnipesaukee. Weirs functioned like corrals where fish could be trapped, then speared in great quantities. As a place to trap and harvest fish, the Weirs Beach area served as an important meeting place. Former state archaeologist, Richard Boisvert, reported an account of 200 canoes along the shore at the Weirs on one occasion.

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Upon the arrival of colonial settlers, trails that had been created by indigenous tribes became vital to the lives of the European immigrants. It was no coincidence that a number of the conflicts between indigenous and colonial people took place along these important byways. Later, a number of New Hampshire’s modern roadways would be laid out along these same routes.

There are several options for those who want to learn more about Native American activity. Within the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Affairs, the mission of the Commission on Native American Affairs is to recognize the historic and cultural contributions of Native Americans. The Division of Historical Resources engages in a comprehensive program of historic preservation and offers its Project Archaeology.

Three Native American organizations—the Abenaki Nation of New Hampshire (www. abenakinationofnh.com), the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook/Abenaki People (www.cowasuck.org) and the Ko’asek Traditional Band of the Abenaki Nation ( w w w. c o w a s u c k a b e n a k i . c o m ) — provide other options. Additionally, there are two intertribal organizations: the Laconia Indian Historical Association (www.lihanh.org) and the New Hampshire Intertribal Native • Indian Trails continued on page 28

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By Thomas P. Caldwell A little girl who had been standing in line for a pony ride approached the horse and expressed surprise: “Oh, they have fur!”

“She was in total bewilderment and I went, ‘Okay, this is it; I’ve got to pursue this more, because kids should not be raised not being aware of these things,” said Jennifer Tuthill. “It’s right up there with thinking that black cows give chocolate milk.”

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Icelandic horses, she says, “are pretThey also have two extra gaits to offer ty extraordinary little horses, and they besides the typical walk, trot, and galhave really good minds there. For the lop. most part, you can say they’re calm, The breed is best-known for the tölt, sure-footed, and forgiving animals.” a unique four-beat lateral gait in which Like many horse owners, she started the horse’s hind legs move well under out with a single horse. A former marathe body and carry more of the weight thon-runner, she was living and teaching on the hind end, allowing the front to in Montana at the time and was adjustrise and be free and loose. The fifth gait ing to arthritic conditions that preventis known as the flying pace, a very fast ed her from running any more. She first pace with a two-beat lateral movement. encountered Icelandic horses through “When you ride on their backs, as an friends, and having been a “horse peradult, they just are full of life and enson” as a youngster, she thought, “If I ergy. Tölt is a wonderful, smooth gait, ever could get back into horses, this is which they can do fast or slow,” Jennithe breed for me.” fer says.

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her son, who also had an arthritic condition that made it hard for him to resume his usual sports, decided he wanted an Icelandic horse.

“After we retired and returned to New Hampshire, along came two more,” she said. “They say Icelandic horses are like potato chips: You can’t have just one.

Every partner or husband’s fear when the other person leaves the house is that you are going to bring back more.”

With 94 acres of land, Jennifer says there are about five miles of trails to ride on her property. Depending upon the need, age, and ability of the child, parents who are unsure whether their child will want to ride for a full hour can start with a half-hour ride and then decide whether to continue for the second half-hour.

“There’s a lot of beautiful field, and then nice wooded trails,” she said, explaining that she starts a ride in a small enclosure to get the child used to being on a horse. “We do some activities and

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Silent Film Epic ‘Ben Hur’ Brings Excitement to Flying Monkey One of early Hollywood’s greatest epic films returns to the big screen with a showing of ‘Ben Hur, A Tale of The Christ’ (1925) on Thursday, August 5 at 6:30 pm at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, located at 39 South Main St., Plymouth.

The screening, the latest in the Flying Monkey’s silent film series, will feature live accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based composer who specializes in creating music for silent films.

The silent version of ‘Ben Hur’ was originally slated for a screening earlier this year at the Flying Monkey, but was postponed to Thursday, August 5.

‘Ben Hur,’ starring Ramon Novarro and Francis X. Bushman, was among the first motion pictures to tell a Biblical-era story on a large scale.

The film, which helped establish MGM as a leading Hollywood studio, employed a cast of thousands and boasted action sequences including a large-scale sea battle.

The film is highlighted by a spellbinding chariot race that still leaves audiences breathless with excitement.

Set in the Holy Land at the time of Christ’s birth, ‘Ben Hur’ tells the story of a Jewish family in Jerusalem whose fortune is confiscated by the Romans and its members jailed.

The enslaved family heir, Judah Ben Hur (played by Novarro, a leading silent-era heartthrob) is inspired by encounters with Christ to pursue justice. This leads him to a series of

epic adventures in his quest to find his mother and sister and restore his family fortune.

‘Ben Hur,’ directed by Fred Niblo, was among the most expensive films of the silent era, taking two years to make and costing between $4 million and $6 million. When released in 1925, it became a huge hit for the newly formed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio.

The chariot race scene in ‘Ben Hur,’ with Novarro and other cast members driving teams of horses at high speed on a mammoth dirt racetrack in a gigantic replica of a Roman stadium, was among the most complicated and dangerous sequences filmed in the silent era. It remains noted for its tight editing, dramatic sweep, and sheer cinematic excitement.

The chariot race was re-created virtually shot for shot in MGM’s 1959 remake, and more recently imitated in the pod race scene in ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.’

Besides Novarro in the title role, the film stars Francis X. Bushman as Messala, the Roman soldier who imprisons the Hur family; Betty Bronson as Mary, mother of Jesus; May McAvoy as Ben Hur’s sister Esther; and Claire McDowell as Ben Hur’s mother.

‘Ben Hur’ was based on the bestselling 1880 novel by General Lew Wallace, which interwove the story of Christ’s life with the Ben Hur clan, a fictional Jewish merchant family.

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race scene included stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Harold Lloyd, Lionel Barrymore, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford, Lillian Gish, Mary Pickford, and a very young Clark Gable.

The film was remade by MGM in the 1950s in a color and wide-screen version starring Charlton Heston that garnered 11 Academy Awards. Some critics believe the original 1925 version offers superior drama and story-telling.

In creating music for silent films, accompanist Jeff Rapsis performs on a digital synthesizer that reproduces the texture of the full orchestra and creates a traditional “movie score” sound.

For each film, Rapsis improvises a music score using original themes

created beforehand. No music is written down; instead, the score evolves in real-time, based on audience reaction and the overall mood as the movie is screened.

‘Ben Hur, A Tale of The Christ’ (1925) will be shown on Thursday, August 5 at 6:30 pm at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center at 39 South Main St., Plymouth, New Hampshire. Admission is $10 per person general admission. Tickets are available at www.flyingmonkeynh.com or at the door. For more information, call the Flying Monkey at 603-5362551.

For more information on the music, visit www.jeffrapsis.com.

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touch the horses. She also welcomes people who want to stop by just to see the horses, and she continues to take them to local fairs and town activities where children can touch, admire, and become friends with the horses.

“I also go to the Mount Cardigan Orchard in Alexandria in September and October when they’re open for apple-picking, and bring one or two horses for the greater part of the day, and offer rides there, as well, which is extremely popular,” she said.

She believes that providing an opportunity to see and touch a real horse is something that is needed at a time when owning a farm animal is expensive and children spend so much of their time indoors.

“I have thought long and hard about this and I really think that the animations kids are seeing on their screens, especially after a year at home, and the animations are so incredible these days, that kids feel what they see on the screen is real, and when they see a real animal in front of them, they have absolutely no context in which to relate to it,” she said.

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then take it from there. We have ample opportunity for a variety of rides outside of the corral.”

For most of the rides, Jennifer walks along beside the child, leading the horse; but with more advanced riders, she will ride while leading the other horse.

Operating year-round means that, during the winter when the trails are covered with snow, riders will leave the property to travel along plowed roads or the snowmobile trails that criss-cross her property.

Jennifer also offers birthday parties where she sets out buckets or baskets with treats or surprises along the trail.

She leads the children out and they stop at each location to retrieve the prizes.

Another option is to have an activity trail where they throw a ball into a basket, or other tasks.

“Parents can bring birthday treats and have the kids eat them at our house and open presents at our barn or farm, or they can skip that part and just have this be an activity as part of their birthday and go home or to another site for a birthday party,” she said.

For some parties, she will decorate the horses with birthday attire.

In addition to activities at her farm, Jennifer will take the horses to people’s homes so children can just see and

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