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July 29 • Vol 36 • No 17

Polar Caves, Day Tripping & Lots of Events!

Inside This Issue... Find More Polar Caves | Page 3

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Golf | Page 14

What’s Up | Pages 16-20

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A Polar Caves Adventure By Mark Okrant Photos courtesy Polar Caves Driving into the parking lot and spying the momma polar bear and her cub on the sign at the Polar Caves, I flashed back to my first visit as a preteen, during the mid-1950s. My parents, older brother, and I made the trip from Connecticut to Plymouth, New Hampshire in my father’s green Henry J automobile. Mom and Pop convinced us to suppress our boundless energy by promising we would do something special when the car stopped. The Polar Caves did not disappoint. What makes this place so exceptional? The Polar Caves is actually what geologists and physical geographers would describe as the natural byproduct of an advancing continental glacier where it flowed over a mountain or hill. As the glacier advanced, it wasn’t able to sustain its enormous load of boulders, rocks, and smaller materials. While passing over what today is called Hawk’s Cliff in Rumney, the glacier deposited granite boulders, or erratics, in an enormous pile. Jump ahead thousands of years. The caves were discovered in 1900 by a group of local teenagers who were playing among the boulders. Years passed before automobiles were beginning to carry travelers into the White Mountains. An entrepreneurial individual named Edwin Collishaw determined that this impressive collection of rocks and caves would be of interest to people touring in the

region; in 1922, the Polar Caves Park was opened for public viewing. The massive rocks that form the Polar Caves are evidence of the amazing power of the continental glacier that covered New Hampshire until approximately 15,000 years ago. This is the difference between caves formed by glacial deposition on a massive scale versus limestone caverns. As a

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fortify themselves for the adventure ahead. The main feature of Polar Caves is a series of nine granite caves: Polar Pinch, Ice Cave, King Tut’s, Fat Man’s Misery, Indian Council Chamber, Bear’s Den, Devil’s Turnpike, Orange Crush, and the Lemon Squeeze. Each of these necessitates that visitors duck, squeeze, and shimmy their way through passageways that are alternatingly low, narrow, or both. During this season’s visit, I received my blue wristband, and then proceeded along gravel walkways, boardwalks, and steep stairs where I met four delightful people from Massachusetts, the Weiss family. Their story was common to the Polar Caves—repeat visits. Mare, the mom in the family, told me they visit every year, sometimes twice per season. Both parents said they use a trip through Orange Crush and Lemon Squeeze to test their fitness while proving they’re not getting old too quickly! While we were exploring the caves, other visitors were taking advantage of the park’s six additional attractions: Glacial Wall is a rock climbing experience that provides five routes of varying difficulty. Polar Ascent is a 172-foot-long iron way. Here iron bars have been hammered into the rock face to make steps. At the conclusion, visitors repel back to a base camp. Maple Lodge provides a maple • Polar Caves Continued on page 5

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• Polar Caves Continued from page 3 sugaring exhibit and offers fudge, Bavarian nuts, and other snacks for sale. Animal Park is a small zoo that features three species of animals— Fallow Deer, pheasants, and ducks. Feed may be purchased and given to the animals. Baker River Mining Sluice is an excellent educational opportunity for visitors of all ages. With signage that identifies the region’s geology, this attraction provides an opportunity to mine for gemstones using a sluice provided by the park. Fees are charged to purchase mining rough. Rocky Ridge Way is a series of nature trails, including a wooden walkway that wind around the caves while offering spectacular views of the

surrounding mountains and woodland. As a retired university professor, I continue to be impressed by the educational quality of the experience offered at Polar Caves. Excellent signage provides a primer about the region’s geology, geomorphology, flora, and fauna; small wonder that the park attracts 50-55,000 visitors per year. If you take my advice, you’ll give this place a try. It is situated along New Hampshire Route 25, approximately five miles west of Exit 26 from I-93. During the 2019 season, the park is open seven days per week from May 11 to October 15. Hours of operation are 9 am to 6 pm until Labor Day, then from 10 am to 5 pm. For directions, group visits, and information about recommended clothing, visit www.polarcaves.com, or call 603-536-1888.

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Visiting the Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods By Molly Ingram Tucked back off the grid in the town of Sandwich, New Hampshire, lies the Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, a property of 125 acres used as public recreational trails and as a wildlife sanctuary. When first arriving to the trail head and parking lot of the sanctuary, you will be led to a visitor’s kiosk showing a trail map, information on the trail, and a sign-in sheet. After signing into the trail and taking a brochure to help guide your way through the trails, you will begin to adventure around Chapman Sanctuary’s beautiful woodlands and be treated to a one-of-a-kind outdoor

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and other visitors who utilize the space during the year. If you are interested in giving and supporting the organization, they have multiple kinds of funds you can choose from depending if you would like to donate to a specific part and not the organization as a whole. Some of these options include wildlife habitat fund, for the birds, and a garden fund. On the Chapman Sanctuary website, you will also find everything that is occurring on the trail with detailed, updated news, sightings, and information. You can also discover maps, more about the wildlife habitat management, volunteering, becoming a member, and different landmarks on the property. When you visit Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods you will quickly understand why it is such a unique and wholesomely beautiful destination. The land is created to attract humans and wildlife without harming the environment and creating an enticing environment to co-exist. When I visited the land, I was impressed with the peaceful beauty of the property. As I walked the fields of wildflowers, I began to understand why this sanctuary was started. Having recreational trails and a sanctuary operating together allows the Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods to connect people to nature, while educating and engaging the public who access the land. The land will allow you to understand the value and why it is far more than a patch of woodland. The Chapman Sanctuary & Visny Woods is located at 740 Mt. Israel Road in Sandwich, New Hampshire. Call 603-284-6428 or visit www. champmansanctuaryvisneywoods. com.

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Interesting Programs at Lake Winni Museum On Wednesday, July 31 at 7 pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum in Weirs Beach will host Ripley Forbes, who will speak on ‘Island Life in the Era of Ernest Abbott.’ The talk is based on his twopart article “Gone But Not Forgotten: Island Legend Ernest H. Abbott 18881964” published by The Weirs Times in October of 2016. The program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members; for non-members there is a $5 fee. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. Since the early 20th century, generations of families have been drawn by the powerful natural beauty and tranquility of life on the Winnipesaukee islands. Ernest Abbott (1888-1964) was a legendary figure in the early history of the Gilford and Meredith island communities. His story is about a unique friendship between a tough New Hampshire-born Yankee and generations of largely “from-away” families who relied upon him every season. Families vacationing on the Winnipesaukee islands in the first half of the 20th century faced special challenges in the era before electricity, plumbing, refrigeration and other comforts that are taken for granted today. For more than four decades, Abbott cared for island camps and provided services to island families. His work ethic, honesty, and the enduring friendships he fostered, characterize an era of island life that is admired and shared by families across generations. Ernest Abbott’s story is an engaging tale of an era in lake history that is largely gone, but which offers lessons about friendship and community still relevant today. Ripley Forbes holds an MA in History from George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) and is the former president of the Birch Island Camp

EDALHAB underwater lab. Company. He is a third generation island resident. His presentation is based on private archives, local press accounts, published history and the photographs and personal reminiscences of many current and past Winnipesaukee island residents. On Wednesday, August 7 at 7 pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host retired Navy engineer and diver Gary Sniffin with his talk on ‘EDALHAB: UNH’s Underwater Habitat at Alton Bay,’ describing his experience as one of four engineering students who spent 48 hours at the bottom of the lake in UNH’s underwater habitat experiment in 1968. The program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members; for non-members there is a $5 fee. Since seating is limited, it is recommend making reservations The EDALHAB project was funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to test

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without needing a big support vessel. Sniffin and six other UNH undergraduate engineering students started construction on the project in 1967, and all had to be certified divers before partaking in the experiment. EDALHAB was transported from Durham and launched at Alton Bay on Friday, April 26, 1968, and Sniffin and the three other ‘occupying’ students entered the experimental habitat on Saturday morning, returning safely to the surface on midday Monday. Today, EDALHAB is on permanent display at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye. Programs focusing on the Lakes Region and New Hampshire history are held at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum throughout the summer season. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm, mid-June through mid-October. Seats may be reserved by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail. com or by phone to 603-366-5950.

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The Man Who Came to Dinner The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth presents The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart on stage until August 3. Life as they know it will never be the same for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley once radio celebrity Sheridan Whiteside arrives for dinner. Who knew there’d be penguins in the library and convicts in the foyer—and a whole lot more? Brilliant and witty, madcap and zany, the timeless classic combines the best of comedic literature with perfectlycrafted characters for one of the wildest romps ever in American theatre. “The Man Who Came to Dinner is a classic American comedy of the 1930s, where we at The Barnstormers come from,” said Director Bob Shea. “It’s the pinnacle of that renaissance era of comedy as well as that of co-writers, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, who also wrote You Can’t Take It With You. It has a vintage Barnstormers resident cast, built over the last 15 years; an ensemble of wonderfully

competent performers.” The show includes perennial Barnstormers favorites—Buddy Haardt, Shayna Vercillo, Blair Hundertmark, Dee Nelson, Jean Mar Brown, Dale Place, Cheryl Mullings, Madeleine Maby, and Doug Shapiro. Frank Ridley makes his Barnstormers debut as Sheridan Whiteside. Located in New Hampshire’s scenic Tamworth Village, the 282seat, professional Barnstormers Theatre has air conditioning, a hearing assist system, and wheelchair accessibility. Tickets are $15 - $36.50 with group rates and package discounts available. Beer, wine, lemonade and homemade cookies are available during intermission. Tuesday and Wednesday are Community nights, and Friday night is Family Night with special prices. For more information and tickets, visit www.BarnstormersTheatre.org, or call 603-323-8500.

The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is pleased to offer a Lined Tote Bag Class on Sunday, August 4 from 12:30 to 5 pm. Shirley Glines, owner/designer of Zoe Jax Gin Designs, will help you create your own lined tote bag with numerous fabric options from which to choose. The skill level for this class is age 12+ with basic sewing machine experience. Fabrics will be provided in the cost of the class. The class fee per person is $60. A materials list for what students need to bring will be provided upon registration or inquiry. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required for each class. To register

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Those who love fine art likely know just to produce a pleasing image, but to have those who see my work share and appreciate the work of Peter Fersomething of the idea, the feeling, the ber. He is a well-known Lakes Region artist whose vision often focuses on moment of inspiration that moved me lake scenes and boating; his following to do the painting,” shared Peter. Since 1994 Peter has also painted the of art lovers is wide. official posters for the New England On Saturday, August 3, The Art Place Chapter of the Antique and Classic in downtown Wolfeboro will hold Boat Society’s annual show, which its semi-annual Peter Ferber Gallery Show featuring new original paintings also come as highly collectable artist proofs. He has exhibited in over 50 by the artist. The unveiling and artist’s reception will commence at 9:30 am. shows in New England and the Midwest and more than 100 reproductions All are welcome to attend and meet the artist. of his work have been made, including Peter Ferber has been showing at The over 80 limited edition prints. Peter Ferber’s Gallery Show at The Art Place gallery in downtown WolfeArt Place will be on display through boro since the early 1990s. Each year August 17, or as long as paintings are the summer (August) and winter (February) shows draw people from near available. The Art Place is the exclusive gallery for Peter Ferber’s original and far, some of whom line up during artwork and produces most of his limthe early hours to catch a first glimpse ited edition prints. of his new originals and hopefully take one home. The Art Place is located at 9 North Main Street downtown Wolfeboro, Peter paints in a variety of mediums New Hampshire and is open year round using watercolor, oil, acrylic and cut and daily during the summer. For more paper. One thing that is constantly reflected in his work is hiswww.thelaker.com love for nainformation, please call 603-569-6159 ture and sense of home, as well Your as his Where-To-Go, or toll free 866-569-6159. What-To-Do Guide keen eye for detail. “My desire is not for the Lakes Region

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Aug. 2-3, Huggins Hospital Street Fair, held under tents at Brewster Field, Wolfeboro, bargains galore, books, antiques, linens, crafts, midway, food and more, www.hugginshospital.org, 5696630. Aug. 2-4, Our Town by Thornton Wilder, 7:30 pm, Village Players Theater, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 569-9656, www.village-players.com. (Aug. 4 show is a 2 pm matinee) Aug. 2-4 & 8-10, Mama Mia!, Franklin Footlight Theatre at Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, tickets/info: 934-1901.

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Aug. 6, Bow Junction concert, 5 pm, Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, info: 934-1901. Aug. 6, Poetry and Music Night, 7:30 pm, Meredith poet Russell Rowland, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, public welcome, 476-2630.

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Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, meets monthly in Wolfeboro; call for time/location/ info: 569-2428. Libby Museum, natural history museum featuring the collections of Dr. Henry Forrest Libby, Abenaki artifacts, fossils, furs, Gov. Wentworth mansion relics, maps, adult and children’s programs, exhibits of contemporary art by local artists, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org. Lucknow Revealed, Castle in the Clouds Gallery Exhibit, through Oct. 27, Castle Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

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Lunch Box to Paint Box, noon-1 pm, first Wed. of each month, bring your own lunch and watch an art painting demo by artist in residence Larry Frates, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, free, 524-8813. Masonic Breakfast, first Sun. of each month, 7-11:30 am, 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro. Fresh fruit, omelets made to order, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cereal, etc. Model Yachting, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling 1 Meter model yachts on Tues. and US 12 model yachts on Thurs. Sailing takes place on Back Bay on the Bridge Falls Path. New participants and visitors are welcome. Call Mark Whitehead at 539-4973 or go to NHBM.org for info. Morning Moondala Beach Yoga, through Aug. 23, Albee Beach and Carry Beach, Wolfeboro, info@moondalayoga.com. Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, open daily 10 am-5 pm, (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Explore the science of climate and weather through interactive exhibits, 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-2137. New Hampshire Farm Museum, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. House tours, barn exhibits, animals, and grounds. $25 for family, check www.nhfarmmuseum.org for events. New Hampton Farmers Market, June-Oct., 9 am-noon, Saturdays, Town House, off Rt. 104, New Hampton, 968-9530. Paddle Board Yoga, 9:30-11:30 am, Wild Meadow Paddle Sports, every Wed. & Sunday, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, NH, info@wildmeadowpaddlesports.com, 253-7536. Experienced yoga instructor will have you walking up and down the board and doing poses you didn’t think you could do! Beginners are encouraged! Class sizes are limited so book now. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Events and programs throughout the year. Call 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, daily tours and chores, visit the gardens, see the farm animals, tours of the buildings, special events, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

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River Otter Feeding, a special river otter feeding every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 am. See the two playful resident river otters enjoy an early lunch. Expert volunteers tell visitors about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two. River otter feeding time is included in regular trail admission. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194. Sandwich Historical Society, summer exhibit: Dear Old Sandwich, also Elisha Marston House and Barn, open for the summer. Nearby Quimby Transportation Museum also open, info: www. sandwichhistorical.org. 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, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, open to public, www.greatermeredithprogram.com, maps/info: 279-9015. Speers Summer Hymn Sing, 82nd season of the family hymn sing held each Sunday through Labor Day, bring an instrument to play, or come to sing with the audience, 36 Taylor Rd., Sandwich, info: Sue Speers at 284-7770. Summer Nature Talk Series, 7 pm, Loon Center, every Thursday, talks on a variety of topics. Free admission, donations welcome, Loon Center, Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www.loon.org. Tamworth Adult Book Group, meets 4th or 5th Wed. of each month, 10:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510. Tamworth & the Civil War Exhibit, through Oct. 14, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org. Team Trivia Every Monday, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www. patrickspub.com. Theater Thursday Matinee, first Thursday of each month, 2-4 pm, Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, new and classic movies shown, free, 875-2550. Weekly Book Sale, held every Saturday in August at Union Congregational Church, 80 Main Street, Village of Union in the town of Wakefield, from 9 am-1 pm. Proceeds go to the church and towards the expenses of restoring and maintaining the Reunion Grange/Hotchkiss Commons. A variety of books with stock changing regularly. Coffee and treats available. Parking behind the church and in front of the Commons. Info: Betty at 473-2727. Wolfeboro AL-ANON Family Group, 8 pm, meets weekly on Mondays, First Congregational Church, in library on second floor of the church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro. Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 pm, May 23-Oct. 31, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.WolfeboroAreaFarmersMarket.com. Young Explorers, nature programs for 5-7 year olds, runs July 9-Aug. 8, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, info/register early: 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org. Youth & Adult Sailing Classes, June-Aug., learn to sail or race a sailboat. NH Boat Museum & Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation offer a variety of sailing classes for youth and adults. Info: www.NHBM.org.

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Dance band swings into Wolfeboro’s Cate Park The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand invite everyone to come out and dance to one of the area’s premier dance orchestras as the New Legacy Swing Band makes its return to the bandstand on August 3 in Cate Park in downtown Wolfeboro. New Legacy Swing Band entertains enthusiastic dancers and listeners throughout New England, performing at weddings, birthdays, concerts, private parties and corporate events. The band’s schedule includes stops in Portsmouth, North Hampton, Manchester, Hampton Beach, Greenland and Dover in New Hampshire, Kittery, South Berwick, Wells Harbor and Kennebunk in Maine and Ipswich, Stoneham, Cambridge and Leominster in Massachusetts. The New Legacy Swing Band has earned rave reviews from around the area, including from a guest at the Wentworth Hotel who wrote, “It was such a pleasure to have the New Legacy Swing Band perform at our 90th birthday celebration. The band, including the vocalist, was fabulous. Our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music. Your style of music transcends generations. My only regret is that we don’t have another event planned really soon at which your band could play.” The band’s extensive music library includes big band, jazz, swing, waltzes, Latin, rock and roll and R and B tunes from all music eras and the band can also provide “special occasion” songs

The New Legacy Swing Band will perform in the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on Saturday, August 3. when needed. The New Legacy Swing Band consists of five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, three rhythm section players and a vocalist. The alto saxophone players are Joe Abbiati and Gail McCarthy, while Jim Cameron and Harry McCoy are the tenor sax players and Rich Young is the baritone saxophone player. The four trumpet players are Scott Beckman, Jay Taylor, Rob Cary and Alan Eves, while the four trombone players are Paul Cole, Marc Keroack, Mark Taddonio and Ed Stromski. The rhythm section includes Ann Cary and Jake Walters on piano, Ben

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Dinosaurs and Fish and Mountain Lions…and lots more! There is so much happening at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness during August. Plan to attend as many of the fun events as possible before summer comes to a close. Up Close to Animals: Mountain Lion Training will take place on Thursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from noon to 12:30 pm. Join a Science Center Naturalist and Animal Care staff as they discuss and show the many adaptations of mountain lions. Animal Care staff regularly work with the Science Center’s two mountain lions on training to help maintain their health

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Poetry and Music Night Coming up at Moultonborough Library The Poetry and Music Night at Moultonborough Public Library will take place on Tuesday, August 6, featuring Meredith poet Russell Rowland, a seven-time Pushcart Prize nominee and author of two chapbooks and one full-length collection. Bob Demaree of Wolfeboro will serve as guest host. The program begins at 7:30 pm, with featured readers followed by open mic. Rowland is a retired United Church of Christ pastor, trail volunteer for the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, and grandfather. He is the author of We’re All Home Now, published by Beech River Books, two chapbooks and a forthcoming collection, Wooden Nutmegs, to be published by Encircle Publications in 2020. His work, also nominated for the “Best of the Net”

award, has appeared in many small journals. Demaree is the author of four collections of poems, including Other Ladders published in 2017 by Beech River Books. He is the winner of contests sponsored by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire and the Burlington Writers Club. A retired educator, he lives on Rust Pond in Wolfeboro and in Burlington, N.C. Priscilla Burlingham, program coordinator, commented, “All are welcome to participate and to listen. Bring some words or a song and share it here.” The Moultonborough Library is located at 4 Holland Street, near the blinking light at the junction of Routes 25 and 109 north in Moultonborough, New Hampshire.

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production steps necessary to “do it yourself”. Everyone is encouraged to wander the green, learn, have fun, and find unique crafts to own or gift. This year’s Artisans on the Green, held during the annual town-wide Sandwich Old Home Week, promises to have something for everyone: craft demonstrations, access to artists, beautiful handmade items for sale, animals to pet, delicious food and live music by singer/songwriter Cindy Duchin. Sandwich Home Industries organizes the event, which is sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank. The entire event is free; there is no admission charge and there is plentiful parking at marked locations in the historic and beautiful town of Center Sandwich. The event will be held rain or shine. A founding member of the League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich Home Industries continues to support craftspeople from all regions of New Hampshire and to educate children and adults through its programs. The Sandwich Home Industries gallery of fine crafts is open daily from May through October. For a list of craft courses available during the 2019 season, visit http://centersandwich. nhcrafts.org/classes-demos/. For more information about Artisans on the Green, email sandwichcraftgallery@gmail.com or call 603-284-6831.

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July 29, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 25 • Science Center Continued from page 22 Please dress for the weather with clothes that can get wet and muddy. An adult must participate with children at no cost. In October 2018, a crew from the BBC and PBS converged on Holderness for live broadcasts of Autumnwatch New England. View the first of four BBC episodes featuring spectacular nature footage, the well-loved BBC hosts, and wonderful pre-recorded segments with local wildlife expert Rick Van de Poll and Loon Preservation Committee biologist Tiffany Grade on August 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Executive Director Iain MacLeod served as a special advisor for the production and will introduce the shows and provide background and color commentary. A Birthday Bash for the Critters is a fun event on August 8 from 9:30 am to 5 pm…and everyone is invited! Visitors will learn how animal care staff provide a rich and stimulating environment for the animal ambassadors through daily enrichment activities. Watch the animals open their birthday presents

at special Up Close to Animals presentations held at different animal exhibits throughout the day. Docents will be on hand with touchable objects and to answer questions. Dave Duck Day is all about Dave on Tuesday, August 13 from 9:30 am to 5 pm. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center celebrates Senior Naturalist Dave Erler’s 40th anniversary as a Science Center staff member! For 40 years, Dave, also known by his nature name “Dave Duck,” has inspired countless children to explore the natural world around them. Dave’s favorite ways to experience nature are captured in his book 50 Nature Activities for Kids. Experience a sampling of these activities throughout the day and pick up your own copy of the book signed by Dave Duck. Share your stories and memories with Dave at a reception from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dinosaurs Alive! Day is Tuesday, August 20 from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Visitors will learn about the amazing creatures that roamed the earth more than 65 million years ago. Create a dinosaur craft and dig for dinosaur

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the Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors since 1966 about the importance of our natural world. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year. 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. For details about events, upcoming programs, and membership go to www. nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.

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Entertaining Lineup at Weirs Jazz Series The Weirs Jazz Series at the Patio Garden Restaurant was recognized as the “Best of NH” during its inaugural season in 2013, and it has grown to feature jazz acts from Boston, NYC, and other jazz hotspots. The Patio Garden is presenting three jazz shows every weekend through Sunday, August 18, weather permitting. The casual, outdoor Patio Garden Restaurant is located at the end of the Weirs Beach boardwalk, across the footbridge from Lakeside Avenue. The concerts at the Patio Garden are free and open to all ages. Table, bleacher, and bar rail seating is provided. The restaurant is part of the Winnipesaukee Marketplace at 21 Weeks Street in Laconia, New Hampshire. The Jazz Series schedule for August will be: Friday, Aug. 2, 7-10 pm: Saxophonist/ Pianist Fred Haas Jazz Trio - Haas is

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Lace Knitting Class at Sandwich Home Industries Enjoy carefree lace knitting! Register for Introduction to Lace Knitting and join instructor Donna Kay, nationally recognized knitting instructor and designer, for her class at the Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery on August 3 from 9 am to 4 pm. Sometimes considered the “pinnacle of knitting,” lace knitting is characterized by a pattern of openings in the fabric. In this class, you’ll learn how to knit a simple pattern as you begin the Meadow Flower shawl. Organizing your knitting, working lace stitches, reading patterns and charts, inserting “lifelines,” fixing errors, and

Jazz Orchestra and the Ryles Jazz Orchestra, plays in the Adagio Big Band, and is a member of the River City Band and the B Street Bombers. Ryan will be accompanied by Travis Shelby on guitar, Justin Greenberg on bass, and George Farrell on drums. Friday, August 16, 7-10 pm: Honey Bees Trio - led by eclectic songwriter Mary Fagan, a chanteuse whose musical influences range from Billie Holiday to Bob Dylan, the Honey Bees is a New Hampshire-based trio that plays lively music from a wide mix of genres, from 1930s and 1940s-era Jazz, to Western Swing. With the exquisite talents of Chris O’Neill on lead guitar, and master Jock Irvine on upright bass, they play a crowd-pleasing mix of familiar favorites and original songs that blend seamlessly together, creating a swinging-good time! Saturday, Aug. 17, 7-10 pm, Wangari

blocking will be covered in detail. The class is appropriate for experienced and beginner students who know how to knit and purl. To register or request more information, contact sandwichcrafteducation@gmail.com, call 603-284-6831, or visit Sandwich Home Industries, a founding member of the League of NH Craftsmen, at 32 Main Street in the historic village of Center Sandwich. See a complete list of class descriptions at centersandwich. nhcrafts.org.

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The Parish Helpers Village Fair and Cookie Walk will be held on Saturday, August 3, from 9 am to 2 pm at the First Congregational Church of Wakefield New Hampshire, United Church of Christ. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel like a kid in a candy store at the Cookie Walk where you can choose your own selection from a huge variety of homemade cookies. There will also be a Pie and Bread Sale, crafts, vendors, American Girl doll clothes, jewelry, and more. Early-bird coffee and sweets will be available at 9 am or you may want to take a break from shopping and sit down for a relaxing lunch. While you are in Wakefield Corner, be sure to visit the Treasure Shop, which is located across the street from the church in the historic Old

Jones is a legendary performer and native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she shines as an original standout of the seacoast music scene, with engagements throughout New England, Boston and New York. She specializes in jazz, R&B and blues. Visit www.taylorcommunity. org, or call 603-366-1400 for more information.

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‘Cue The Grill Great Summertime Desserts By Chef Kelly Ross I hope you are enjoying the summer heat, the lakes, and all this outstanding area has to offer, because the list is long. Although 99 percent of the summer articles I write are geared toward the grill and all the great goodies that pop off it as a result, I am going in a different route today. Why you might ask? For good or bad, you can blame or thank today’s recipes on the crazy summer heat. For starters, the theme for today is some classic summertime desserts. I know I have shared many, many grilled desserts in the past couple of years, so I thought it was time to have some fun with other recipes, and all of these will be frozen and incredibly refreshing. If you have kids in the family, or grandkids for that matter, you will be looked at like the second coming of Santa Claus when you produce these desserts. Not just great for a summer night, but also great for kid birthdays. I don’t eat ice cream often, but the few times a year that I do, I feel like a little kid and wonder why I don’t do this more often. There are many options when making these recipes, depending on ice cream choices, candy

choices, novelty ice cream choices, toppings and cake choices. As you read these recipes, you will realize what I am talking about. Like ANY recipe, I tell everyone to make them their own, and to design around your tastes and preferences, or more importantly, the taste of the kids and/or the crowd you are making these for. The best part about cooking is to stay creative, not getting stuck in a rut, and to keep doing new things, even if they are not new things in the culinary world, but new things in “Your Culinary World.” Another thing I like to mention when making recipes your own, is that simple can be delicious and awesome. All you truly need to do is buy a chocolate cookie crust or graham cracker cookie crust, some vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice creams, let them soften, then add in layers in the crust so you end up with a tri-colored Neapolitan kind of thing, top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, freeze, and voila, you have yourself a great and simple frozen dessert. So let’s talk desserts. When making a great ice cream cake or frozen dessert, one thing is vital: Having room in your

the following desserts for that matter. Frozen Insanity Ice Cream Blast A 4 oz package of sugar cones, 12 cones, very coarsely chopped, 1 inch pieces 4 cups softened chocolate ice cream 4-5 assorted novelty ice cream or candy bar treats, advice a little later 4 cups softened mint chocolate chip ice cream 4 cups softened peanut butter cup ice cream 2 tubs frozen whipped cream topping Maraschino cherries, jimmies, crushed heath bars and/or M&M’s to top Mini ice cream novelty cones In a 10-inch spring form cheesecake pan, line the bottom with the coarsely chopped cones. Put the chocolate ice cream over the cones, smooth it over to create an even layer. This part seems weird, but here it is. Take any of your favorite candy bars or frozen novelty treats like ice cream sandwiches, frozen candy bars, even frozen nutty topped ice cream cone desserts and lay them • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 31

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July 29, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 31 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 30 on their sides to fill the pan. You may have to be creative squishing them all together. I like frozen chocolate éclairs and strawberry shortcakes on a stick; just make sure they are pushed off the sticks. Start to layer the mint chocolate chip over the top of the novelties, doing your best to squish the ice cream in between the novelties where there are any gaps. Push down as best you can. Now add the peanut butter cup ice cream, again, squishing down as best as possible to make sure the top is level. Top with whipped cream, cherries, crushed nuts, chocolate syrup or any topping you like. Ideally, add 16 mini cones on top with point side up and freeze for 4 hours. Trust me, when you pull this out of the deep freeze and pop on the table, your crowd and especially the kids will be flipping out. Undo the spring form, and dig in. (As for the inside novelties, I’m a huge fan of Snickers or Twix ice cream bars as well as any candy bars, but there is NO bad answer here.) Next, if you read about my dessert preferences often, you know how much I LOVE a big bowl of Trifle, regardless of flavor. Strawberry Shortcake, Tiramisu, or Death By Chocolate are always favorites, but this one is far and above the ones I just mentioned, and I’m sure that is because of the ice cream factor. Like any trifle, this is a scoop and serve kind of thing as opposed to slicing and serving, but it is truly a dessert very well known for many to go back and grab seconds and thirds. This will feed 16 easily.

as far as I am concerned, strawberry anything, especially come summertime, is always a winner. This one is much lighter than the last couple as it’s very fluffy and full of great air that melts in your mouth, and guaranteed not to disappoint whatsoever. I think of the crazy song from the 80’s as eating this treat is like “Walking on Sunshine”, although much colder, and it does feel good. This will serve 12 easily and needs to freeze for 2+ hours before serving. It is simple and mouthwatering. Heavenly Strawberry Cloud 1 angel food cake, cut into 1 inch slices, as in slicing bread ¾ gallon strawberry ice cream 12 oz container of whipped topping 8 oz can crushed pineapple ½ cup crushed walnuts

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bottom of the bowl, but not too fine. Scoop ½ of the ice creams, which can be a fun array of many flavors, over the cake. Drizzle ½ of the strawberry topping over the ice cream, and whipped cream. Repeat the process. Once done, top with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Serve right away or freeze and serve when ready.

Arrange the cake slices to fill the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish or pan. Push the softened ice cream onto the cake slices, smooth out well. Mix the whipped topping and crushed pineapple in a bowl and spread over the ice cream. Sprinkle with nuts and any other toppings that sound great and freeze for a couple of hours or more. Feel free to garnish with any fresh berries of choice. There are many similarities in how the last few recipes were put together, and although there are some things in common with this one, it has more originality. It also has a couple of easy

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Page 32 | THE LAKER | July 29, 2019 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 31 “pre-made” items that help out, as well as make it pretty fun and tasty. This fine treat is called a Pizookie and it is a great dessert. The name comes from a combo of a pizza and cookie, but trust me, it is strictly a dessert. It is close to the size of a pizza with the great flavor of a cookie. You can use a pre-bought cookie mix and do your thing with either a frozen sea salt yogurt or a similar ice cream, but yes, caramel is the key here with all the other great flavors. This should feed 10 to 12 people, and will leave your taste buds on Cloud Nine. The classic part is that each piece is topped with a cinnamon sugar donut hole and caramel sauce. This is a great and fun dessert truly meant to make you flip out with joy. Caramel Pizookie 1 roll of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough, 16.5 oz ¾ cup crushed walnuts ½ cup brown sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 ½ qts caramel swirl ice cream or sea salt caramel yogurt, softened 8 oz container frozen whipped topping 1 jar of caramel sauce 15 oz frozen pack of cinnamon sugar donut holes, or store bought Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice the cookie dough into ½ inch slices. Arrange on the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan, pressing/squishing them all together so there are no holes/air in the dough, basically creating a cookie crust bottom. Bake 13-15 minutes until done and/or golden brown in color. Let cool completely. While cooking, combine the walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix well. Spread the ice cream or yogurt over the cookie crust, pack as tightly as possible. Sprinkle the nut mixture over the top, then the whipped cream, cover and drizzle the caramel sauce and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Once ready to eat, let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, slice the pizookie, and top each slice with a donut hole or 2, or even add an extra on the plate. Our last two treats of the day are still frozen, but more of an individual serving sort of thing. The first is a copy cat of the most famous campfire dessert with a fun change to it, and then a classic favorite from out of the freezer

Ice Cream Sandwiches 12 whole graham crackers 12 scoops ice creams (softened) of choice. Mix and match flavors if you want. 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 4 cups white chocolate chips 4 tbsp vegetable oil Cookie/sundae sprinkles or jimmies

section in any supermarket. Sometimes individual treats are easier, especially for the kids, and you will not need as much room in the freezer to store these. Regardless, all of today’s desserts are awesome in their own right, and that is the bottom line, isn’t it? As long as it creates a great smile and happy taste buds, who are we to argue? These can be a little messy and many adults I know prefer to eat them with a fork; but you know how kids are, the messier the better! Frozen S’mores Bars 18 whole graham crackers ¼ cup brown sugar 4 oz unsalted butter, melted A 3.9 size box instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups milk 4 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup confectioners sugar 1 cup marshmallow fluff 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips Start by lining an 8 x 8 baking dish with foil so that it not only lines the bottom, but overlaps 2 of the sides so later on when you need to pull them out of the pan, this will simplify things considerably. Spray the foil completely and set the pan aside. Take 10 of the graham crackers and pulse them in a food processor until finely ground. Combine the crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined. Add the mixture to the prepared pan and pack down as evenly as you can. I usually use a smaller pan that fits in the prepared pan to help

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squish them down. In a preheated 350 degree oven, bake for 15 minutes. Pull and let cool to room temperature. While cooking, mix the pudding mix/ milk and once done, refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, the fluff and the whipped topping in an electric mixer. Once the crust is cool, pop the pudding over the crust and smooth evenly. Spread the whipped topping over the pudding, and again, smooth things over as best as possible with a rubber spatula. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours, but best if overnight. When ready to devour, crush the remaining 8 graham crackers by hand so that they are in small pieces, not finely ground. Top with chocolate chips, press crackers and chips slightly into the frozen bars, and lift the whole thing out by the foil hanging over the edge and place onto a cutting board and slice into squares and serve. Remember, you may want to eat these with a fork. I like these better than the dessert coming right off the campfire. Last on the recipe list for today is homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches. As opposed to the chocolate cakelike outside to a traditional ice cream sandwich, I prefer these with graham cracker outsides to them. I love the crunch and the flavor, and pick your poison in what kind of ice cream you want to pop into the middle of these. Once chilled in the freezer, you dip one half in melted chocolate, freeze again, then pull out and dip the other half of the sandwiches in melted white chocolate. This recipe makes 6 sandwiches.

Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap. Lay out 6 of the graham crackers on a cutting board, and top each with 2 scoops of your favorite softened ice cream and place the other 6 crackers over the top. Press down somewhat firmly, place the sandwiches on the plastic wrap on the pan and freeze for at least an hour. Either in double boilers or in microwave safe bowls, melt each chocolate in separate bowls/ pans, one at a time. Add 2 tbsp of oil to each chocolate while melting. If doing in a microwave, do so for 45 seconds at a time, stir well, and continue for about 3 minutes until completely melted. Once melted, pull the sandwiches from the freezer and dip each sandwich ½ way into the chocolate and sprinkle with the jimmies. Put back in the freezer. After another hour, do the same with the other chocolate and do the same with sandwiches on the other side so the end result is milk chocolate on one side and white chocolate on the other, both sprinkled with jimmies. Freeze for at least another hour. Enjoy an hour or 2 later or wrap each in plastic wrap once they are completely frozen from melted chocolate. The crackers will remain crispy for about 2 days, but even after that, they may have lost the crispness, but the flavor is still great. Who doesn’t enjoy a great ice cream treat on a hot summer day? This will take care of all of your cravings and cool you off, not to mention those who you are entertaining…..especially the kids. I love doing these for family reunions and kid birthday parties or sometimes just because it seems like the right thing to do. I know I am generally the grilling expert, but sometimes we all need a change of pace. Next week I will be sharing great ideas for what I consider “Thinking outside the Box” when it comes to grilling. We will talk about fun ways to grill that may not seem the norm, but are so darn good. For those who have any feedback or questions, please touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

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Things get yummy at the TTCC Annual Lobster & Chicken Supper! The Tapply-Thompson Community Center’s Annual Lobster & Chicken Supper will be held at Kelley Park in downtown Bristol on Saturday, August 24 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Don’t miss this delicious summer tradition! Tickets are available at the TapplyThompson Community Center or at the door while they last. The cost is $17 for chicken, $20 for lobster & $25 for a combo of a lobster and quarter chicken.

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The First Congregational Church of Farmington will welcome the Hope Haitian Choir on Sunday, August 11 during its 9:30 am worship service. The choir is made up of 15 children from Haiti, ages 8 to 17. The children sing and dance to a variety of music, including original hymns sung in French, English and Creole. The choir was formed in 2012 by Barbara House, director of the group. She says, “Each year we become better performers and servants for Jesus Christ. It is our goal to share with other churches the joy and love for God that the children bring from Haiti.” The First Congregational Church

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items. From an early mover and shaker in the development of the town to an exhibit of artwork by the town’s folk artist extraordinaire, the museum is a great place to visit. Meredith Historical Society President, Karen Thorndike, greeted me and she was eager to show me what is on display this summer and to share the unusual and fun tidbits of information about the town over the years. “This building was once the town’s post office and in the 1960s and 70s, it was an auto museum. Our current exhibits encompass two floors and we also offer an area where people can do genealogy research,” said Karen. She had a lot to say about Seneca Ladd, the founder of local Meredith Village Savings Bank. He did a tremendous amount of good for the town and there is a display with photos of Seneca, his wife and other items that help tell the story of life as it once was in Meredith. He lived from 1819 to 1892 and had a manufactory of pianofortes and melodeons in the building that is now the Historical Society’s museum. An old photograph on display shows

the stately home where Ladd resided and it is a large, beautiful building. A charming painting depicts the SA Ladd building in winter, with horses and wagons parked outside. In the background is what I assume to be Ladd’s home and just up the hill, a whitewashed typical New England church. Seneca seems like someone we would all have enjoyed knowing. He had a deep interest in all sorts of things, and among them was our earth; he was known as an amateur geologist and archeologist. In an old photo, he appeared to be an imposing figure, with thick, unruly hair and piercing eyes. Skilled in all sorts of things, Ladd noticed his employees in the manufactory were not the best at managing their money. He decided to start a mutual savings bank to help people organize and save money; in 1869 Ladd and some associates opened Meredith Village Savings Bank. The bank’s safe remains in the building today and is a unique part of the museum. Among the collection at the museum is a melodeon made by the Seneca Ladd Manufacturing Company.

Meredith Historical Society Museum It is on display on in the museum. One of the things I love about the museum is the homage paid to the town’s unusual citizens. One such citizen, who is highlighted in a display space on the second floor, is Caleb Towle. Hardworking Caleb was born in 1767 and owned a property called Caleb’s Clearing in Meredith. He built a log cabin on the land and later, a frame house. Caleb and his brother • Day Tripping Continued on page 37

July 29, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 37 • Day Tripping Continued from page 36 were among those who signed an early petition to have “Centre-Harbour” broken off from New Hampton. This was done in 1797 and Caleb was later among the 11 original members of the Centre Harbor Congregational Church. But it was Caleb’s unusual size - it is said he weighed about 515 pounds that created his local fame. He stood 5 feet, 10 inches and a special chair was made to accommodate his size. Caleb was beloved in the town and was known as a hardworking, active citizen with a “jovial spirit.” In a display at the museum, there is a drawing of Caleb, decked out in his finery and nearby, a pair of very large trousers it is said he once wore. Perhaps my favorite display was the paintings on the stairwell going to the second floor. My eye was immediately drawn to the folk-art style of the paintings, some landscapes and some portraits. Karen, when asked, told me about the artist, Freda Weeks. It seems Freda used her considerable art talent to capture in her paintings, a variety of local people. My absolute favorite was a painting of a little elderly lady wearing a fine hat with a large feather. It is an absolute gem of a picture, as is the portrait of a local man smoking a pipe. “Freda was a Meredith artist and she passed away over 20 years ago. She painted local scenes, such as a church, the village and even the dump!” said Karen. Admittedly, I was fascinated with Freda and later searched the internet for information on the local woman. I found some information about her, and the most interesting was an article in the Boston Globe dated 1949. There

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South Eaton Meeting House Annual Fair When it comes to a classic New England summer event, the South Eaton Meeting House Annual Fair is tough to beat. This fun-filled gathering will be held on August 3, at the South Eaton Meeting House from 11 am to 2 pm. The venue is located at the junction of Towle Hill Road and Burnham Road in South Eaton, New Hampshire. From Route 153, just south of Purity Spring Resort, turn onto Horse Leg Hill Road (which becomes Towle Hill Road)

and you will see the meeting house in approximately ½ mile. Offerings include a wonderful lunch, craft vendors, desserts and baked goods, along with many great raffle prizes. It is a much-anticipated event, with something for everyone to enjoy. Please stop by to experience the fair and to support the South Eaton Meeting House. A History of the South Eaton Meeting House

In 1840, William B. Towle donated a plot of land for the purpose of establishing a house of worship. Also donated was a “goodly stand” of timber. Trees were “felled and hauled to the Blaisdell Mill” in carts driven by teams of oxen. The trees were milled into lumber and then returned over the steep incline known as “Horse Leg Hill”. Stephen Allard was appointed leader and oversaw construction of the church

by neighbors. Completed in 1844, the South Eaton Meeting House opened its doors as a member of the Free Will Baptist Society. It stands today in pristine condition, maintained as it was in 1844 by local neighbors. Nondenominational services, weddings, concerts and local activities are still conducted in Eaton’s only structure listed on the National Historic Register. For information, visit www. southeatonmeetinghouse.com.

NH summer camp named to National Register of Historic Places The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources has announced that Camp Mowglis in Hebron, New Hampshire was honored by the United States Secretary of the Interior with placement on the National Register of Historic Places, for both its contributions to the development of summer recreational camps for children and its architecture. The first summer camp in the United States dedicated to boys under 14, Camp Mowglis was founded in 1903 by Elizabeth Ford Holt, who believed that sports were good for girls as well as for boys and had previously founded nearby Camp Redcroft for girls. Each camp focused on providing campers with activities drawn from the outdoors and nature. Camp Mowglis takes its name directly from Rudyard Kipling’s “The

Jungle Book,” published in 1894. Holt wrote to Kipling asking his permission to use a slightly altered version of the lead character’s name. The author agreed and maintained a lifelong interest in the camp. In addition to offering a variety of activities still available at summer camps more than a century later, Camp Mowglis started a program called “Industries” that awarded ribbons for successfully completing learned skills – including bugling, camping and cooking, first aid, lifesaving, photography, riflery, weather study and woodcraft – similar to merit badges offered by other organizations today. In 1921, Camp Mowglis began performing trail maintenance at Mt. Cardigan at the request of what today is the N.H. Division of Forests and Lands. One trail on the mountain has

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its historic significance. Most were constructed before World War II. In an effort to maintain the natural setting, the landscape has been minimally disturbed. Buildings are set in modest clearings and all roads within the camp are unpaved. A garden that Holt established to grow vegetables during the Great War has grown flowers since the mid-1920s. Administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of historic resources worthy of preservation and is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect our historic and archaeological resources. Listing to the National Register does not impose any new or additional restrictions or limitations on the use of private or non-federal properties. Listings identify historically significant properties and can serve as educational tools and increase heritage tourism opportunities. The rehabilitation of National Register-listed commercial or industrial buildings may qualify for certain federal tax provisions. In New Hampshire, listing to the National Register makes applicable property owners eligible for grants such as the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program or LCHIP (lchip. org) and the Conservation License Plate Program (nh.gov/nhdhr/grants/ moose). For more information on the National Register program in New Hampshire, please visit nh.gov/nhdhr or contact the Division of Historical Resources at 603271-3583.

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Brookfield’s 225th Anniversary Celebrates with Annual Town Bar-B-Q The Eleventh Annual Town BarB-Q dinner will be held on Saturday, August 3. The dinner will be held at the Brookfield Town House, located at 265 Wentworth Road, (Route 109) in Brookfield, New Hampshire. A Memphis-style bar-b-q will be served from 5-7 pm. “Seabrisket” will be operated by Brookfield resident Rick Surette - he learned about this style of cooking at the World Championship Barbecue in Memphis in 2002. Rick

has won many awards for his Memphis style bar-b-q, using smokers and not relying on seasoning alone to ensure a tasty product. Dinner will feature your choice of beef brisket or pork. Chicken will also be available. Side dishes will be baked beans, corn on the cob and fresh tomatoes from McKenzie’s, corn bread and homemade desserts. The Brookfield Heritage Commission and the Selectmen sponsor the dinner.

Evening Book Group Discussion Red Molly Brings Bold, Americana Harmonies to Great Waters Great Waters Music Festival (GWMF) is presenting Red Molly on Friday, August 2 at Anderson Hall in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire at 7:30 pm. The trio of singer-songwriters is Abbie Gardner, Laurie MacAllister and Molly Venter. They are known for beautiful harmonies and thoughtful lyrics. Formed in 2004, Red Molly has inspired countless female trios and has since reinvented themselves as a high-octane five-piece band in 2017. They remain a dominant force on the Americana/folk scene due to their laughter and spontaneity on stage. Known for their three-part harmony, their songs and arrangements lay bare a love of vocal blending. The band weaves together threads of American music, from country and blues to folk and bluegrass. Their innovative instrumentation is suited for roots/ rock and heartfelt ballads alike, and the

alchemy of their personalities onstage draws even back-row listeners into a sense of intimacy. Red Molly is a joy to experience. Director of Great Waters Music Festival Cheryll Andrews commented, “This trio embrace the power and fun of the female voice. Their wide-ranged harmonies fill any room.” Tickets can be purchased online at www.greatwaters.org or call 603-5697710. Great Waters Music Festival was founded in 1995, and is a non-profit organization dedicated to culturally enriching New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Dr. Gerald Mack, director of the Worcester Chorus and a former professor at the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford, founded the non-profit summer festival to encompass a diversified program designed to appeal to a variety of musical tastes.

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Emporium Opens at East Alton’s Historic Gilman’s Corner Neighbors and visitors alike will find a new and colorful shop to check out in East Alton’s historic Gilman’s Corner neighborhood. A resident and enthusiastic collector of vintage, antique and artsy home décor and items, as well as an assortment of ready-to-wear bridal gowns, Rhona Jones opened the doors of the Brick House Emporium a few weeks ago. The shop’s shelves, tables and many nooks and crannies are abundantly stocked with items sure to give personality to a cottage, home or garden. The Brick House Emporium is nestled in a barn behind a two-story Colonial brick house that stands facing into the corner of Drew Hill and Gilman’s Corner Roads. “The brick house itself was built in 1820, with the wooden Cape portion dating to about 1765. The barn out back just presented the perfect opportunity to

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Boating on the Lakes History of Recreational Boating at Squam Lakes Association The Lakes Region has a long, colorful history when it comes to boating on the bodies of water. To learn more about this fascinating topic, be at the Squam Lakes Association on Thursday, August 1 from 7 to 8 pm for a special presentation by Executive Director of the NH Boat Museum, Martha Cummings. Martha will touch upon the history of recreational boating in New Hampshire and share the exciting activities that the NH Boat Museum has for all ages. Martha has over 10 years of experience in the museum field. Her museum work includes managing historic house sites, restoring buildings, collections and nonprofit management. She has been the Executive Director of the NH Boat Museum for a little over a year, starting in May 2018. At the Boat Museum, she is learning all about vintage and classic

boats and motors. Prior to the Boat museum, she was the director-curator at the Rufus Porter Museum in Bridgton, Maine. New Hampshire has a coloeful history of boating on the state’s fresh waterways and the NH Boat Museum actively preserves and shares this history through many programs and exhibits. The August 1 talk is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome and will support the Squam Lake Association’s mission to conserve for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. The talk will be held at the Squam Lakes Association located at 534 U.S. Route 3 in Holderness, New Hampshire. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the Association at 603-968-7336.

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Granite United Way Day of Caring Seeks Non Profit Projects Granite United Way will be hosting its annual Day of Caring events this September and is currently seeking projects from local nonprofits in each of its regions. This year marks the 27th year of Day of Caring events. Nonprofits can participate by submitting a project for nearly 3,000 volunteers that take part in Day of Caring, Granite United Way’s signature volunteer movement. Projects can include painting, clean-up, landscaping, and office assistance just to name a few. Agencies must be a 501(c)(3) to participate. Those interested should contact Granite United Way at info@ graniteuw.org. “Our Day of Caring events continue to showcase the dedication of local

volunteers to our nonprofit partners,” said Patrick Tufts, president and CEO of Granite United Way. “We are always so impressed with the ‘sweat equity’ our volunteers put into their projects. Each year these Day of Caring events engage more and more volunteers and nonprofits!” Day of Caring events will be held in the following regions on the following days: September 5th - Northern NH September 11 - Southern Region September 17 - North Country Region September 18 - Merrimack County September 20 - Upper Valley Region September 25 - Central Region For more information on Granite United Way, visit www.graniteuw.org.

Wright at Night to feature local beer, mead and food and live music In celebration of its 25 anniversary, the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro will present Wright at Night on Tuesday, August 6. The event will feature local beer and mead tastings, food, live music and more. Featured brewers include Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern, Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Company, Lone Wolfe Brewing Co., and Sap House Meadery. Food will be provided by local vendors, including Jacob Ivester, Personal Chef, with live music by George Barber. For museum staff, the opportunity to host such an event is special, especially given its unique nature. “This is an event we feel will attract a wide audience that in turn might take an interest in what we do here at The Wright,” said museum Executive Director Mike Culver. “We are truly honored to have these folks join us for a very special night.” For event participants, the chance to “give back” is meaningful, too. Barber, whose musical style draws from AltCountry and Americana, said he is excited to perform at the event. “I’m honored to play this music, so steeped in America’s traditions and history, th

at an event that celebrates those same tenets,” he said. To date, Barber has toured and shared the stage with various music icons, such as Joe Pug, the Low Anthem, Derek Russell Fimbel, Annie and the Beekeepers, and Tallahassee. “Having George here with our region’s incredible local brewers and culinary masters will make for an event people will not want to miss,” added Culver. Tickets, priced at $20 for nonmembers and $10 for members, will be available at the door. Tickets include four tastings with additional drink tickets priced at $5. During the event, attendees are also welcome to tour the museum. To learn more about the event or the museum, visit wrightmuseum.org. The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battlefield. The Wright Museum is located at 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; call 603-569-1212.

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Enjoy the Beach at a NH State Park By Sarah Wright The Lakes Region really shines in the summer. There is so much to do in the area, including lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy fishing, camping, waterskiing, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, tennis, golf, and of course…boating. Many of these activities can be experienced at a state park. New Hampshire has 93 state park properties that provide recreation for all ages and abilities. These parks include beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, natural areas with a multitude of trails, and much more to explore. Check out one of the local state parks this summer, and get ready to have some warm weather fun. White Lake State Park off Route 16 in Tamworth is so popular that it’s been known to sell out on nice weekends and holidays. The park lies along the shore of White Lake, which is a glacial lake. During the Ice Age, glacial ice was buried beneath glacial debris. When the ice melted, a depression was created which gradually filled with water. I brought my kids there at the end of the summer once, when the crowds were thinner, and we swam, enjoyed a pleasant walk on the trail around the lake, and took advantage of the playground by the water. It was easy to see why it would be a popular family destination. Other than swimming and hiking, the lake offers good trout fishing, and boat rentals are available, including canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, SUP, and row boats. The park has a dayuse area, group areas, a campground with

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