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It Isn’t Easy Being A Moose These Days

By Mark Okrant For many years, New Hampshire possessed three pre-eminent symbols: the Old Man of the Mountain, The State House in Concord, and the moose. While the State House recently celebrated its bicentennial, the Old Man unfortunately succumbed to natural forces 16 years ago. Meanwhile, the long-term welfare of the massive, nearsighted moose is uncertain.

Here is some essential background information about this elegant land mammal. Moose inhabit a substantial range in North America, as they can be found in significant numbers in Alaska, much of Canada, and across the northern U.S. from Washington throughout the northern Rockies, to Maine. New Hampshire’s adult moose measure six feet tall at the shoulder and average 1,000 pounds. These seemingly awkward beasts can run surprisingly fast when necessary and can clear fences and forest debris in a single bound, as they possess a pair of front legs that are longer than their rear ones.

Moose are “eating machines.”

A healthy animal will consume 40 to 60 pounds every day. While the construction of their teeth doesn’t allow them to bite through woody vegetation, these are perfect for stripping bark and leaves from trees and shrubs. The term moose is Algonquin for eater of twigs, as moose are particularly fond of the buds of willow, birch, aspen, maple, fir, and flowering plants called viburnum.

During the warm months, they prefer

Bull moose in late summer. Courtesy photo

aquatic plants, and will wade into ponds and wetland areas situated alongside byways where road salt has accumulated. Here, they will feast on salt tolerant flora and drink the salty water.

For people who want to view moose, favorite habitats include small clear-cut patches in the forest, beaver habitat, and areas of forest fire re-growth. During the fall, moose will use their hooves to create wallows, or depressions. Next, they will urinate, then roll around in the muddy soil in preparation for the rutting season. Among the best places for moose watching are: Route 3 north of Pittsburg, Route 16 north of Milan,

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Rutting is the moose population’s breeding season. Lasting from midSeptember through mid-October, it is a good time to avoid moose. During rutting, males that are five years and older seek the company of females 18 months and older. Because moose do not cohabitate in permanent pairs, the level of testosterone exhibited during

breeding season is considerable.

Picture half of the offensive line of the New England Patriots clashing against the right side of the Green Bay Packers’ defense. This is the level of energy generated by bulls seeking to drive away younger challengers and sparring with equal rivals. Would you want to be in the midst of that chaos?

I wouldn’t.

Male moose are absent parents. Once they have fathered offspring, they tend to head off to the nearest source of food, where they hang out with other bulls while fattening themselves for the winter season. Meanwhile, beginning at the age of two, young females will give birth during midMay, usually to a single 20 pound calf.

As long as they can avoid predatory black bears, coyotes, and wolves, these offspring will quickly begin to add weight, and can weigh as much as 400 pounds by the fall. Female moose are extremely protective of their young, and will stay together until the female is ready to produce a new yearling. For the curious among you, it is strongly advised not to appear to be threatening a calf in the presence of its mother.

Once the mother’s protective radar is set off, she will attack any human or beast violently until the threat is stilled.

One look at the state’s moose census will tell all you need to know about the challenges faced by these elegant, but awkward appearing beasts. After a prolonged period of low moose

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New Hampshire’s moose population reached 7,000 to 7,500 during the late 1990s. Sadly, the most current census shows that the moose population has diminished by more than one-half, and presently stands at approximately 3.400 animals.

Why has this happened? Surpassing predatory animals, the greatest threats to the welfare of moose are collisions with automobiles, hunters, and parasites. Kris Rines, who has served as the state’s wildlife biologist

specializing in moose behavior since the 1980s, has played a major role in limiting the loss of moose from all three threats.

Given the size and brown color of moose, they are particularly difficult to spot between dusk and dawn. They frequently wander onto roads and are as likely as not to just stand in the middle of the byway. Rines played a major role in adopting the Brake for Moose campaign, an effort that has saved countless human and moose lives, not to mention automobiles.

Rines also played a significant part in establishing the state’s initial moose hunt in 1988. Each year, instate and out-of-state residents pay a fee to enter a drawing that will allow them to purchase a moose hunting permit. The number of annual permits is carefully adjusted on the basis of that year’s moose census. In 2019, 49 permits

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The principal threat to the state’s moose population has little to do with automobiles or bullets. Moose are being threatened by the state’s everchanging entomology. Two insects, the brainworm parasite and the winter tick, are the principal culprits. Brainworm are carried by deer. While deer are not affected by this parasite, the same cannot be said for moose. The parasite is passed from deer feces to a land snail that is part of the diet of moose; the result is death. Winter ticks are an infestation that prompts moose to extricate them by any means possible.

The process triggers a substantial amount of hair removal, which can

lead to infections, hypothermia and, ultimately, anemia and death.

Rines has been researching this phenomenon for more than three decades. She points to the role that climate change has played. With warmer temperatures and the increasing length of winter, deer densities have increased dramatically. Deer have migrated north, carrying parasites with them.

At the same time, longer fall seasons and, consequentially, delayed cold and snowfalls have been occurring. These shorter winters mean that the winter tick survives and thrives longer. While it is impossible to tell how global warming will impact human environs, its consequence has already been felt to the detriment of the state’s moose population.

8th Annual Melvin Village Church & Auction Come join the fun at the 68th annual Melvin Village Church Fair and Auction on Saturday, July 13 from 9 am to 1 pm with a live auction beginning at 11 am.

The Auction and Fair, a Melvin Village tradition since 1951, begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 am that officially opens the event and lets the public loose to roam the fair grounds.

The morning events include games for children and tasty treats to purchase. Attendees will find trinkets and treasures at the fair’s popular white elephant including china and glassware, toys, used books, sports equipment, tools, electronics, small

appliances, furniture, art and much more.

A fine assortment of stylish secondhand clothing and linens can be found a short walk away at the Boutique at Willing Workers Hall. Not to be missed is the old-fashioned, live auction featuring a unique assortment of antiques, collectibles, furniture, art, watercraft, and golf carts. All items will be available for preview the morning of the auction.

Melvin Village Church is located at 476 Governor Wentworth Highway in Melvin Village. For more information and a list of live auction items go to mvccnh.org/auction or call the church office at 603-544-9661.

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New Hampshire Boat Museum Auction will be Bigger, Better On Saturday, July 13, hundreds are expected to attend New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Annual Boat and Car Auction, which will be held at the Nick Recreation Center in Wolfeboro for the first time.

“The new location gives us the ability to have a larger tent and more convenient parking,” said Betsy Farley, chair of the auction committee.

“People won’t have to park as far away and walk this year, and that alone will make a huge difference.” She said they will also have golf carts to help people in the parking lot.

“It is going to be much more convenient this year,” she added. “The museum is located right across the street, so people can walk across the street and go there, too. The quality of the boats are just fantastic. “Most years, I have about 10 project boats that need work, but this year I have very few.”

Almost all of the boats are water-ready.

This year’s event will feature high-quality items, especially boats, including beautiful Chris Crafts; a 1956 Capri; 1931 rare triple cockpit, and a 1952 gorgeous Runabout that has no reserve. There is a 1949 Ventnor,

CC 1952 Runabout a great Lyman Islander and a Correct Craft Barracuda! And that is just the beginning.

Also up for auction will be dories, launches, row boats and canoes. There is something for everybody.

The cars so far include a 1983 Alpha Romeo Spider and a 1966 Mustang Convertible. Lots more are coming in

Fun & Games at Nickfest!

Bring your family and join your friends, neighbors and visitors at the 14th Annual Nickfest on Saturday, July 13 from 11 am to 4 pm on Memorial Field, Main Street, Wolfeboro.

The rain date will be Sunday, July 14.

Included in the price of admission, you will enjoy the challenge of a selection of inflatable games including the Boot Camp Challenge, Bungee Trampolines, Climbing Wall, Jumbo Slide, Mini Ball Bounce, Bounce House, a Photo Booth, face painting, performances by Miss Karoly’s Dance Factory, live music, and the opportunity to touch and explore a selection of tracks and tractors in the NEW TOUCH-A-TRUCK area.

There will also be a Little Tykes play area for age 6 months to 3 years, and Henna Tattoos, Pony Rides and photos with the NH Unicorns, Italian Ice, and food available for purchase.

Don’t miss the burrito food truck that will be serving a variety of burritos and other delicious selections.

Thanks to the 2019 sponsors, 100% of the proceeds from Nickfest will go directly to The Nick and help provide the necessary funds to operate and maintain the park. The Nick is a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreation facilities for the citizens of Wolfeboro and surrounding towns.

The cost is $14 per person with children aged two and under free.

Nickfest tickets are available for purchase at Black’s Paper Store, downtown Wolfeboro, for a discounted rate of $12 each.

For more information or to inquire about volunteering or sponsoring please contact Holly Williams Aucoin at holly@thenick.org or call 603-5691909.

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Also, don’t forget motors. A 1956 Mercury Mark 20 HP racing motor, a 1953 Chris Craft Commander and a 1953 Martin 200 Silver Streak. “These are rare motors that were meticulously taken care of,” said Farley.

The popular auction has it all: vintage wooden boats, kayaks, fiberglass boats,

canoes, sailboats and cars. The event will also feature 75 memorabilia items at auction.

“We have one family with a large collection of items. They have been collecting for years and they will be putting items into the auction, so there will be a lot of variety,” Farley said. “We have some beautiful boat under glass models that are great for decorating and there’s always unique antique artwork.”

A preview of New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Annual Vintage Boat and Car Auction begins Friday, July 12 at noon. Bidding begins the following day, on Saturday, July 13 at 10 am.

Registration is free for current NHBM members and $10 for non-members.

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways.

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Taylor Community is Rockin’ and Busy in July!

The Taylor Community is the place to go for a variety of programs in July.

Learn about medical quackery in olden days, listen to great music and more at the Woodside Building; programs are free.

The Love Dogs The Love Dogs are a rocking, swinging rhythm and blues septet from Boston with four critically acclaimed CDs and one of the best live shows you will ever see! Experience them live Monday, July 8 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building off Union Avenue in Laconia. This free event is open to the public.

Members Eddie “Duato” Scheer, Alizon Lissance, Myanna, Glenn Shambroom, Randy Bramwell, Steve Brown, Mario Perrett, Mark Paquin and “Sax” Gordon Beadle play original swinging, rocking jump blues and New Orleans R&B. Take one red-hot horn section – we are talking alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone.

Add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar. Pour over a funky and swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called “the best in the business,” and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around.

It’s a recipe for music and mayhem, for intensity and irreverence and a great evening of music!

Generation Zapped with Carolyn Larocque, July 10 Generation Zapped investigates the potential dangers of prolonged exposure to Radio Frequencies from

wireless technology; its effects on our health and well-being, as well as the health and development of our children. Carolyn Larocque will help us uncover the facts and reduce our exposure to limit the associated health risks during this technological revolution in a lecture Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. This free event is open to the public.

From its links to breast and brain cancer, to its associations with increased infertility and genetic mutations related to autism and ADHD, to newly developed illnesses, such as Electrical Hyper-Sensitivity, we encounter a hundred thousand times more levels of radiation from wireless technologies than we did decades ago.

Yet the safety standards set by federal regulatory agencies are outdated. New wireless devices such as smartphones, tablets and baby monitors to the latest “Internet of Things” continue to enter the market without any proper pre-market testing or post-market monitoring.

NHMF Performers at Taylor Community, July 14 The 2019 Taylor Concert Series, sponsored by the Bank of New Hampshire, continues on Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building with New Hampshire Musical Festival performers Elizandro Garcia-Montoya on clarinet and George Lopez on piano. Music will include selections by George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein. This free event is open to the public.

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Garcia-Montoya hails from Costa Rica and is a nationally sought-after chamber and orchestra musician.

He completed his master’s degree at Rice University; earned a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a Professional Studies Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music. He teaches clarinet privately and at the British School of Chicago.

Lopez, the Robert Beckwith Artistin-Residence at Bowdoin College, has been a performer and educator for more than 25 years. Born in Brooklyn, he spent his childhood in Belize, before his family moved to Texas, where he began playing the piano at age 11. Last year he toured Philadelphia, New York City, Seattle, the Bay Area and Mexico, as well as making his first visit to Cuba to give master classes and concerts with the Aries Trio.

Medical Quackery with Dr. Michael Cross, July 17 The late 19th and early 20th century is considered the “Golden Age of Quackery” – a time when snake oil salesmen sold patent medicines to an unsuspecting public. Can you tell scientific fact from fiction … or will you fall prey to the snake oil hucksters of today?

Dr. Michael Cross presents a lecture discussing many of the scientific and medical “quack” tonics and devices so prevalent during this period as well as their modern counterparts. Join Dr. Cross on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. This free event is open to the public.

Doctor Cross, Associate Professor of Chemistry, is department chair of Natural Sciences at Northern Essex Community College where he teaches chemistry and forensic science. He believes education should be fun and exciting and incorporates demonstrations and magic tricks into his teaching. He holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Utah where he specialized in oxidative lesions in DNA and RNA. Shakespeare & the Language that Shaped the World, July 17 Advice to the Players from Sandwich, New Hampshire, is proud to present Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped the World, by Kevin G. Coleman, on Wednesday, July 17 at 2 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. This free event is open to the public.

The play is a whirlwind tour through the life, times, and works of William Shakespeare, led by nine actors equipped with 10 stools, a couple of broadswords, a bit of historical information and scenes from many of his greatest plays.

Kevin G. Coleman, Director of Education at Shakespeare & Company, created this energetic, fast-paced peek into Shakespeare’s world and Elizabethan life. It is a fun, accessible introduction to Shakespeare with enough depth to please those who have already studied his works.

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The New Horizons Band in Concert The New Horizons Musical Organization of the Lakes Region promotes “music for life” by creating band performance opportunities for adult musicians who seek to make beautiful music for the enjoyment of members and audiences alike.

The New Horizons Band will bring their beautiful music to Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 pm.

NHMF Performers at Taylor Community, July 28 The 2019 Taylor Concert Series, sponsored by the Bank of New Hampshire continues Sunday, July 28 at

3 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building with New Hampshire Musical Festival Performers Andrea Di Gregorio on cello and Leslie Amper on piano. This free event is open to the public.

Di Gregorio is the principal cellist of the West Virginia Symphony and cellist in the Montclaire String Quartet, the symphony’s resident ensemble. She received her Bachelor in Music from the University of Colorado and Master in Music from Yale University as a student of Aldo Parisot. She is also an artist-in-residence as a string educator in the Kanawha Public Schools, teaching grades 4-8.

Amper is a winner of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship Grant. She has performed at Monadnock Music’s Virtuoso Piano Series; Pittsburg Symphony Concerts at the Point; Harvard University’s Fromm Music Foundation Concerts as well as in England, Italy and Austria.

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Doug Towle: The Constant Restorationist, July 29 Longtime VISIT USGilmanton resident, Doug ONLINE! Towle, will showcase photos and talk about the many restoration projects he’s completed in Gilmanton – from the first project in the 1970s through his current undertaking.

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Curtis gave Towle the moniker, “The Constant Restorationist.” Stop by to see Doug’s program, which is free, on Monday, July 29 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, For information, follow on Face.com book, visit www.taylorcommunity.org, or call 603-366-1400 for more information about Taylor Community programs.

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The Skywatch is led by members Is that a star or a planet? What of the New Hampshire Astronomical does the Milky Way look like? If you Society. Participants will learn about are wondering about these things, and search for objects in the night sky, the Gafney Library in Sanbornville invites you to come inside a Traveling such as the moon, planets, galaxies, constellations, and, maybe, even a Planetarium and find out the answers. shooting star, while looking through Educators from the McAuliffe the NHAS members’ telescopes.

Shepard Discovery Center will present These events are open to the public “Tonight’s Sky” on Saturday, July 13 at 10 am at Paul School on Taylor free of charge and are some of the many events scheduled during the Way in Sanbornville in the Traveling Planetarium. This show will inform summer. Details about programs are noted in the 2019 Summer Program you of the current night sky and the latest exciting information about space.

Guide available at the library on High After you have learned about the Street from 1 to 7 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and 9 am to night sky, mark your calendar for Lakes Region Events Calendar Updated Weekly 12:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Hold a Skywatch scheduled on Tuesday, onto your seat as you travel thousands July 23 at 8 pm (the cloud/rain date is Wednesday, July 24 at 8 pm) at the of light years from Earth to become part of the night sky!

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BEAR ISLAND – MEREDITH Immaculate property, inside and out.

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What’s New at the Loon Center

By Rosalie Triolo This year the Loon Center in Moultonboro presents “Nature Talks.”

The program begins at 7 pm every Thursday from July 11 until August 22. Loon Center Senior Biologist and Executive Director, Harry S. Vogel, is enthusiastic about this year’s variety of interesting programs and exhibits by experts in their fields. Topics will include Wildlife Photography, Social Black Bears, Creatures of the Night, Astronomy for Birders, Geology of the Lakes Region, and Rehabilitating Raptors.

Rick Libby of “MooseMan Nature Photos” will present his view of The Wildlife of New Hampshire. From walking in the remote woods of Maine to kayaking the lakes of New Hampshire or watching birds in the blue skies, Rick has photographed wildlife for over 40 years. He began with a little Kodak camera and through the years has graduated to professional Nikon cameras and lenses. On July 11, Rick will share his love of the

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The black bears in the wild reveal extraordinary generosity toward one another. “The haves” - those black bears with an abundance of food - share with “the have nots”, those black bears with an insufficient food supply. Ben and his sister, Pheobe Kilham, work to rehabilitate and release injured, orphaned and abandoned cubs back into

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What are Creatures of the Night? On July 25, a naturalist from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, accompanied by three live Creatures of the Night, will discuss why some animals forage for food in the dark, while others use the dark to escape predators. An article in the January 8, 2019 edition of National Geographic was titled, “How do animals see in the dark?”

“Nocturnal animals have evolved physical traits that let them roam in the dark more effectively.” Key words physical traits. “The eyes get bigger and the pupils widen. For example, owl eyes are so big they can’t move in the socket, but their wide pupils help them collect more light.” If you would like to learn more about the Science Center you can view their website at www. nhnature.org.

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A Senior Hydrogeologist with Nobis Engineering, Jim Vernon specializes in groundwater sources for water supply and has conducted studies, development and protection in a variety of geologic settings. The landscape we are familiar with in the Lakes Region today has evolved over hundreds of millions of years. Interestingly, ancient volcanoes occurred about 100 million years ago in the Ossipee Mountains. Unlike today’s Ossipee Mountain range, when looking up at the mountain, there appear to be individual peaks which are what is left of a large, now extinct volcano. Three major eruptions about 10 million years apart changed the appearance of the volcano. Ninety-million years ago the second eruption created the famous ring dike. Join Jim Vernon on August 8 for a fascinating talk on the Geology of the Lakes Region.

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Freese Brothers in Cate Park on Saturday night The Freese Brothers Big Band has been a popular draw in the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand in past summers and the band will return on Saturday, July 13, for a free concert as part of the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand summer concert series.

The concert series, which runs each Saturday night from 7 to 9 pm in the bandstand in Cate Park, is free to the public.

The Freese Brothers Big Band, based in Concord, was formed in 1982 by the four Freese brothers, Jack, Bill, George and Courtland, who had begun playing music together in a family performing group in the 1930s. The purpose of the band is to support and encourage the development of the musical talents of the public, particularly young musicians and its members and to foster an appreciation of music of all eras.

The band members live and work throughout the southern and central

New Hampshire area and come from diverse professional and musical backgrounds, including some talented high school students. They bring together their years of experience to produce a distinctive sound. The band is proud to note that many of its high school members have gone on to college to study music for their future careers.

The Freese Brothers Big Band members are all volunteers and the band’s performance fees maintain the band’s equipment, pay travel expenses and support the Freese Brothers Big

Band Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was formed in memory of departed musical friends. The band has awarded nearly $60,000 in scholarships to help high school musicians in the area improve their musical abilities.

The band provides quality entertainment for all sorts of occasions and because of that, you will hear different pieces of music throughout the concert. The band will play Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey, but will also include updated arrangements of classics hits from

newer artists like Michael Buble.

The Freese Brothers Big Band will mark the second in the two-month series of free concerts in Cate Park on Saturday nights, as the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand continue to strive to bring quality music to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee every summer.

The show will start at 7 pm and run through 9 pm, with a short intermission.

Though there is no admission charged for the show, a pass-the-bucket offering will be collected at intermission to help the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand continue to bring the free concerts to the public every week.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled and a sign will be posted at the entrance to the park near the town docks and an update will also appear at wolfeborobandstand.org and on the group’s Facebook page.

Fresh Ideas for Summer Fireworks Displays The Weirs Action Committee (WAC) has some fresh ideas planned for the 2019 Weirs Beach Fireworks shows. “Every year, we try to think of something new to add to this annual tradition,” said Robert Ames, President of WAC, and owner of the Half Moon Enterprises, located on Lakeside Avenue at Weirs Beach. “After meeting with Atlas, New England’s largest fireworks family and provider of the fireworks shows, we wanted to bring back the professional-grade, Class B fireworks that can only be shot from a

barge, versus the Class C shows that are shot from the beach.”

Class B fireworks are bigger and brighter and go a lot higher. The barge will float just outside the beach area.

Spectators will be allowed to gather on the beach itself for a fantastic vantage point. As in the past, the shows will also be viewable from the boardwalk, from Lakeside Avenue, and from aboard boats on the Lake.

Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, specializing in state-of-theart, computer-designed, electronically

fired displays, will be sure to wow the crowds. Also new this year, the six regular shows in July and August will move from Friday nights to Saturday nights at 10 pm, and will last longer, for approximately 14 to 15 minutes. WAC urges the public to support the sponsors of the Weirs Beach fireworks to ensure this event will continue to make Weirs Beach and the Lakes Region a destination for families.

The new beach area will be a unique fireworks-watching experience, and to help offset the cost of each fireworks

show, the Weirs Action Committee will be charging $10 per car to park at the beach parking lot. Parking spaces may also be reserved in advance online. To reserve a space, make a donation, and for the latest up-to-date information, please visit WeirsBeachFireworks.com.

This year’s fireworks displays are scheduled for July 13, July 20, July 27 and August 3, August 10, and August 17. The Labor Day weekend show will happen on September 1 at 10 pm and the September 14 show ends the summer fireworks at 11:05 pm.

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GILFORD $1,950,000 COMPLETELY RENOVATED IN 2014, this gorgeous 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bath, Lake Winnipesaukee hilltop home is only outdone by its commanding lake and mountain views. In-law suite in LL, 2 car garage & detached original stone garage.

ALTON $1,299,000 LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE COTTAGE w/end of road privacy & captivating long-range views, WF features; gazebo, beach patio, permanent docking system for multiple boats w/a canopy dock, sun deck, waterslide & protected swim area. Plenty of driveway parking & garage under for the toys.

ALTON $475,000 RECENTLY UPDATED open cape w/Lake Winnipesaukee views. Brand new kitchen has stainless farm sink, quartz counters, a large island, new lighting, new stone on fireplace in LR, new flooring in 4 season porch, bamboo floors throughout, all baths updated & desirable 1st fl. master suite w/large tiled shower.

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MOULTONBORO $355,000 BALMORAL COMMUNITY; a Winnipesaukee sandy beach access property that has lovely Shannon Brook as back boundary. Large private lot, adorable country cape has finished LL w/woodstove, screen porch & deck that overlooks brook.

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MOULTONBOROUGH: Sunsets and mountain views! Luxurious lake home w/ astonishing craftsmanship inside & out & 120' of waterfront & boat dock. $1,799,900 #4758042

MEREDITH: Lovely home on 10+ LACONIA:. Beautifully maintained, ac. w/ barns, garages, a Guest Cottage, custom post & beam 5-BR, 4-BA and an in-ground swimming pool. home w/ private lake access amenities $899,000 #4754084 at Long Bay. $859,000 #4740090

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

July 8, Learn to Skate & Play Hockey, 5:45-6:45 pm, Plymouth State Univ. Ice Arena, lessons for age 4 to adult 8 wk. session, every Mon., through Aug. 26, fee/registration: 535-3365, http:// plymouth.edu/arena.

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July 8, Love Dogs R&B concert, 6:30 pm, Woodside Building, Taylor Community, Union Ave., Laconia, www.taylorcommunity.org.

July 8, Medicinal Plant Walk, 10 am-noon, Canterbury Shaker Village, info/register: 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

July 8, Our Medicines Through Time, presented by June O’Donal of Remick Museum, 6:30 pm doors open, with talk at 7 pm, Wolfeboro Historical Society, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997.

July 8, Solar Gazing in the Field with NH Astronomical Society, noon-4 pm, free, weather permitting, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

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July 8, Tai Chi in the Park, 10 am, workout for kids in Rotary Park, led by Ben Low, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

July 8 & 15, Two-Day Latvian Mitten Workshop with Maryly Matthewman, 5-8 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, pre-register: 279-7920.

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July 9, Audrey Budington & Dan Faiella concert, 5 pm, free, Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, info: 934-1901.

July 9, Make Animals with Clay, children’s workshop with instructor Kathryn Field, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

July 9, Meet the Dinosaurs of Dinosaurs Alive, 10 am & 11:30 am, Squam Lakes Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 9, On the Wing – Live Birds of Prey, talk by Jane Kelly, 6 pm, free, all are welcome, Wakefield/Brookfield Historical Society, 2851 Wakefield Rd., info: 340-2295.

July 9, Open Air Landscape Art, 10 am-noon, for all skill levels, beginners welcome, leader is MaryAnn Stockman, local artist, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, register/info: 4765900. (Also held July 30, Aug. 13, Sept. 17 & Oct. 15.)

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July 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, Adult Sailing, 5-7 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

July 10, 32nd Annual Central NH VNA & Hospice Home and Garden Tour, four homes on the tour in Wolfeboro/Tuftonboro, 10 am-4 pm, tickets: Black’s Gift and Paper, 8 South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.centralvna.org/donate, 1-800-244-8549.

July 10, History of the Laconia Car Company, talk by Laconia historian and columnist Warren Huse, Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Route 3, Weirs (next to Funspot), 7 pm (free for members, $5 fee for non-members; seating limited, reserve at 603-366-5950 or by e-mail: lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com) July 10, Live Animal Show, 2 pm, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

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July 10, Story Walk, meet at Gilford Elementary School at 10:30 am, all ages welcome, guided nature walk through trails behind the school, rain date: July 11, info: 524-6042 or 527-4722.

July 10, Tips for Keeping Your Garden and Containers Looking Great, 1 pm, Moulton Farm, Quarry Rd., Meredith, sign up/info: 279-3915, info@moultonfarm.com.

July 10, The Whip-O-Will, Biology and Conservation of a Crepuscular Enigma talk by Pam Hunt, 7 pm, Quincy Bog Natural Area, Rumney, 786-9465, www.quincybog.org.

July 10, Wellness Wednesday Hike, 1 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 4765900, free, castleintheclouds.org. (Also July 24) July 11, Granite Planet, summer concert series, 6:30 pm, 19 Mile Bay Beach, Tuftonboro, free, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, concessions available, concert is weather permitting, www.Tuftonboro.org.

July 11, Ice Cream Social and Concert with music by Jordan Tyrill-Wysocki trio, 6:30 pm, Kelley Park, Bristol, 744-3354.

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July 11, NH’s Unique Political Culture, 7 pm, presenter will be Bill Gardner, NH Secretary of State, Sanbornton Historical Society, Lane Tavern, Rt. 132, Sanbornton Square, info: info@ lanetavern.org.

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July 11, Outdoor Walk, 10-11:30 am, learn to recognize useful, interesting, edible or medicinal plants on the museum grounds. Join one or multiple walks. With each succeeding walk, recognize many plants as they change through their life cycle and add new plants to your repertoire. Walks are fun and casual, but feel free to bring a small notebook or camera to help your memory. Additional walk dates thru October. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591.

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July 11, Pollinator Party, 9:30 am-5 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

July 11, Summer Nature Talk Series, Rick Libby: The Wildlife of NH, nature/wildlife photographer, 7-8:30 pm, free, Loon Center, 183 Lee’s Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www. loon.org.

July 12, Concert at the Bandstand, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor.

July 12, Mill Falls Marketplace Music in the Marketplace, Craig Jaster Trio, downtown Meredith, 5:30-8:30 pm, http://www.millfalls.com.

July 12, Stories in the Park, 10 am-noon, kids program with reading by members of Kiwanis Cares, free, public welcome, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

July 12, Veggie Hunt, 10-11:30 am, ages 5-9 accompanied by an adult explore where food comes from and healthy eating, Moulton Farm, Quarry Rd., Meredith, info: 279-3915, www.

MoultonFarm.com.

July 13, Cate Park Band Concert, Freese Brothers Big Band, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

July 13, Chippy and the Ya Ya’s, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

July 13, Club Soda concert, 6 pm, Hebron Gazebo, in the village of Hebron, barbecue by Hebron Store, info: 744-3335.

Discover New Hampshire’s Rural & Agricultural Heritage An Historic Working Farm Museum

July 20 Progressive Woods Dinner FUN 6-9 Preserve, Promote, and Carry Forward New Hampshire’s Agricultural and Rural Heritage

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July 13, Fireworks, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeachfirewors.com.

July 13, HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run, go by land or lake to win prizes and raise money for Easter Seals NH. After party with music and fun, info: nh.easterseals.com.

July 13, Lakes Region is Open! 10 am, exclusive peek into Lakes Region luxury with custom homes, boat rides, million dollar views, local eats, drinks & more! Ticket proceeds go to The Loon Preservation Committee. https://www.lakesregionopenhouse.com to get tickets and secure your boat ride.

July 13, Model A Antique Cars in the Lakes Region, 10 am-2 pm, White Mt. Chapter of Model A Ford Club of America, auto meet at old schoolhouse, Center Harbor Historical Society, 94 Dane Rd., Center Harbor, info 968-3902.

July 13, Movies in the Park, Wonder, dusk, free admission, soccer field by Back Bay Wolfeboro, bring blanket for seating.

July 13, New England Vintage Boat Auction, 10 am, boats, vintage boating memorabilia, vintage cars, vintage car memorabilia and maritime antiques to be auctioned. Preview items on July 12, noon-5 pm and July 13 from 8-10 am. Donations and consignments welcome; deadline July 5. Net proceeds benefit the Museum. Held at The Nick Recreation Center, Wolfeboro. Visit NHBM.org.

For Tickets & Special offers:

603-323-8500

barnstormerstheatre.org

Coming Up Next George Kaufman & Moss Hart

The Man Who Came to Dinner

July 25 to August 3 2019 Season Sponsor: The Haynes Family Foundation

Neil Simon’s

Laughter on the 23rd Floor July 11 - 20

Sponsored by The New Woodshed Considered Neil Simon’s funniest play, this love letter to his real-life early career as a TV writer catapults a 1950s writers’ room into a comedy fray. Locked in a battle with TV execs who fear the show’s humor is too sophisticated for middle America, the writers wrangle over their craft, hurling snappy one-liners while reflecting political and social issues of the times—then and now. This performance is intended for mature audiences (strong language).

July 13, Nick Fest, Family Fun Day, 11 am-4 pm, Memorial Field, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, 569-1909. (Rain date July 14) July 13, Nuno Felted Scarf Class with League-juried fiber artist, Melinda LaBarge at Meredith Community Center, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, pre-register: 279-7920.

July 13, Open House, Hill Historical Society, 10 am-2 pm, Town Meeting House, 265 Murray Hill Rd., Hill, info: hillhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

July 13, Swim With a Mission, a day of competition, live military demonstrations, music, food and more. Wellington State Park, West Shore Rd., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

July 13, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

July 13, Traveling Planetarium, all ages welcome, 10 am, takes place at Paul School, presentation

by McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, presented by Gafney Library, Sanbornville, info: 5223401.

July 13, Vintage Car Show & Rides, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-2911.

JULY 2019

July 13 & 14, 30th Annual Craft Fair at the Bay, 10 am-5 pm, Alton Bay Community House and Grounds, free admission, held rain or shine, under tents and indoors, Castleberry Fairs, www. castleberryfairs.com.

July 13 & 27, Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament, 8 am-1 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, info: 968-7336.

UNDER THE STREETLAMP DooWop, Motown

July 14, Doo Wop All Stars, 6:30 pm, free, Tilton Island Park/Savina Hartwell Bandstand, Tilton, bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating, 286-3000.

July 14, 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser, 7:30 am, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort, 196 Shawtown Rd., Freedom, 539-2069.

STEEP CANYON RANGERS Bluegrass

July 14, Family Day, rides in WWII era vehicles, live music, re-enactors, animal shows, Mo the Clown, and more, Wright Museum of WWII, Center St., Wolfeboro, www.wrightmuseum.org.

July 14, Ikebana-Inspired Flower Arranging Class with Shirley Glines, 1-3 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, pre-register: 279-7920.

OUR NATIVE DAUGHTERS

July 14, Jewish Food Festival, Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court St., Laconia, pre-orders/info: www.tbinh.org.

feat. Rhiannon Giddens American Folk

July 14, Learn to Tape a Shaker Chair, 9 am-5 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, info/register: 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

July 15, Nick Golf Classic & Tournament of Champions, 1 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club, New Durham, 569-1909, holly@thenick.org.

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July 15, Solar Gazing in the Field with NH Astronomical Society, noon-4 pm, free, weather permitting, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

July 15, Tea Party in Butterfly Garden with Floral Arranging with Jo-Anne Cole, 10 am, Minot-Sleeper Library, Bristol, 744-3352.

July 15-19, Weaving Intensive Workshop, 9 am-4 pm, taught by Sara Goodman, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

July 16, Adult Craft: Herbal Foot Spa Treatment with Melissa Morrison, 6 pm, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 524-4775.

July 16, Alton Historical Society Program, 7-9 pm, free, public welcome, speaker TBA, takes place at Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, altonhistorical@gmail.com.

July 16, Don Bartenstein concert, 5 pm, Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, info: 934-1901.

July 16, Guided Paddle with Rick Van De Poll, 1-4 pm, meet at Grey Rocks Conservation Area/ Hebron, paddle along northern Newfound Water Trail, info: 744-8689.

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July 16, Ossipee Historical Society talk “Grandpa’s Logging Stories”, plus the tools he used in logging, 5:30 pm, Historic Courthouse, 20 Courthouse Square, Ossipee, 539-1002.

July 16, Patton’s Way: A Radical Theory of War, talk & book signing by author James Morningstar, Army Lt. Col. (Retired), 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

July 17, Cate Park Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

Named Best Dining in Wolfeboro ~ NH Magazine

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Chili Cookoff Taste of Winnipesaukee - Pescetarian

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

Applewood Roasted Prime Rib $19.95 Plenty of Unlimited Parking after 5pm Every Friday 6-8pm, while it lasts!

Open daily from 11am to 9pm • 569-8668

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

OVERLOOKING THE WOLFEBORO TOWN DOCKS 27 S. Main Street • 569-8668 • jogreens.net Check us out on Facebook at Jo greens garden cafe

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

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

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

The oldest Candy and Ice Cream maker in New Hampshire!

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

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

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, June 5-Oct. 2, held in parking lot/field by Elkins Library, Canterbury, rain or shine, vendors, music, food, info: ccfma.net.

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

Clark House Museum Complex, July 5-Aug. 31, open on Wed.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 pm, tours, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997.

Dinosaurs Alive! on exhibit July 1-Sept. 30, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Exploring the Summer of ’69 When Laconia & the World Had Space Fever, Laconia Historical & Museum Society, exhibit in rotunda at Laconia Public Library, free, from May 31-Sept. 21, info: 527-1278.

Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing, 284-7168.

55 Plus Singles Club, meets Tuesdays at 6 pm, make new friends, hobbies, share stories, music, recipes and more, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Center Tuftonboro, 569-4256.

FIKA, every Saturday from noon to 1 pm, experience the custom of FIKA, with a complimentary slice of Scandinavian Almond Cake, Betty Schneider’s Scandinavian Baking, Rt. 113 East, 12 Deer Hill Road, Chocorua, 323-2021.

Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group, every other Tues., 9:30 am-noon. Fiber artists and/or interested onlookers welcome to join Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more. Bring a project to work on, if desired. Group meets monthly every other Tues. at Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include Museum admission.) 323-7591.

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

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

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

259 Endicott Street North, Laconia, NH 603-366-4466 • www.kellerhaus.com

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

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OPEN 7 DAYS

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

In the Round, 8:45 am, thought-provoking discussion, Benz Center Sunday mornings, Sandwich, all are welcome to discuss wide range of topics, 284-7532.

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

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

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, May 25-Oct. 27, Castle Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Lunch Box to Paint Box, noon-1 pm, first Wed. of each month, bring your own lunch and watch an art painting demo by artist in residence Larry Frates, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, free, 524-8813.

Masonic Breakfast, first Sun. of each month, 7-11:30 am, 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro.

Fresh fruit, omelets made to order, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cereal, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

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

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

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

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, May 27-Oct. 14, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

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Start Your Day Off Over Easy BREAKFAST & LUNCH - MADE FRESH DAILY

Grab breakfast or lunch at The Farmer’s Kitchen. We use only the freshest ingredients for our homemade creations.

Come by today to try our: 100% Colombian Coffee freshly ground from whole beans Farm fresh eggs | Specialty Omelets Eggs Benedict - topped with homemade hollandaise, made fresh to order Buttermilk Pancakes | French Toast served on thick Texas toast Sandwiches & Burgers | Don't forget to check out our daily breakfast & lunch specials!

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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, starting Saturday, July 6, and held every Saturday in July and 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 Farmers Market, Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 pm, May 23-Oct. 31, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.WolfeboroAreaFarmersMarket.com.

Youth & Adult Sailing Classes, 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.

Main Street • Wolfeboro • (603) 569-5558

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A Landmark for Great Food, Fun and Entertainment

July 8, Music Night, Mark Bartram performs, 5:30 pm, dinner and music on the terrace, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, reservations: 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

July 9, Music Night – Open Seating, Cindy Duchin performs, 5:30 pm, dinner and music on the terrace, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, no reservations needed, info: 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

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July 9, Open Mic Night, hosted by Paul Luff, 7:30 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

July 10, Advice to the Players Summer Concert Series presents Ellen Schwindt, 7:30 pm, the Arts Center at 12 Main, Sandwich, www.advicetotheplayers.org/the-concerts-series.

July 10, Cody James performs, 8 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www. patrickspub.com.

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July 11, Comedian Rob Schneider, 7:30-10 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.fl yingmonkeynh.com.

July 11, Music Night, Dave Young & Tim Hazelton perform, 5:30 pm, dinner and music on the terrace, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, reservations: 476-5900, castleintheclouds. org.

July 11, Rob Randlett performs, 8 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www. patrickspub.com.

July 11, Rob Schneider, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.fl yingmonkeynh.com.

July 11, The Mudhens, 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia, info: 5270043, www.pitmansfreightroom.com.

July 11, Under the Streetlamp concert, 7:30 pm, presented by Great Waters Music Festival, takes place at Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro, tickets/info: greatwaters.org or 569-7710.

July 11-20, Avenue Q, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Rd., Meredith, 279-0333, www. winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

July 11-20, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, The Barnstormers, summer theatre, Tamworth village, tickets: 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 12, Dueling Pianos: Jim Tyrell vs. Matt Langley, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

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July 12, Tigerlilly Live! 9 pm, Tower Hill Tavern, 264 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-9100, www.towerhilltavern.com.

July 12, Tony Sarno (blues concert), 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia, info: 527-0043, www.pitmansfreightroom.com.

July 12, With a Little Help From Our Friends Summer Gala, 6 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, free, castleintheclouds.org.

July 13, Chris Lester performs, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www. patrickspub.com.

July 13, Comedy Night with Mark Scalia & Jody Sloane, 9 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia, info: 527-0043, www.pitmansfreightroom.com.

July 13, Foreigners Journey, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 5362551, www.fl yingmonkeynh.com.

Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, games, food and entertainment.

Enjoy Bungee Trampolines, Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course, Jumbo Slide, Bounce House, Boot Camp Challange, Photo Booth, Face Painting, Henna Tattoos, Unicorn Rides, Little Kids Play Area, Live Music and MORE! Including New Attractions: Truck & Tractor Area, and a Burrito Food Truck!

July 13, Willie J Laws Band, 9 pm, 264 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-9100, www. towerhilltavern.com.

July 14, Puddle of Mud at the Big House Nightclub, 6 pm, 322 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-9100.

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

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

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Friday Theme cruises in July & Aug., Dinner Dance Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington.

Enjoy the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night on a sunset dinner cruise and dancing to live music with various themes. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

From Weirs Beach, 7-10 pm. 366-5331, www.cruiseNH.com.

Irish Music Session, 7 pm, weekly on Fridays, Kathleen’s Cottage, 90 Lake St., Bristol, 7446336.

Ladies Night, every Wed. from 5-10 pm, half priced drinks for ladies at the bar, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

Old-Time Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Jam Session, Tuesdays year round, 6:30-9:30 pm, Historic Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 569-3861.

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

SATURDAY, JULY1313, 2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM $14

Senior Discount Monday Night Dinner Cruises, swing to the oldies aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Experience the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night on a sunset cruise while you dance to the tunes of the “Good Old Days”. Buffet dinner is included. (Age 60 & over qualify for discount on Monday nights. Mondays, July 1-Aug. 26. Departs Weirs Beach, 6-9 pm.

366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com.

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Dine “Under the Tent” at the Jewish Food Festival People will be coming together from all over New Hampshire and beyond to enjoy the memories of the tastes and smells from the kitchens of Jewish mothers and Bubbes (grandmothers) through the ages…from traditional Jewish cooking to delicatessen delights to amazing desserts and more. Don’t just dream of the luscious homemade delicacies from the kitchen of Temple B’nai Israel…plan to be there to attend The New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival at Temple B’nai Israel (TBI), 210 Court Street in Laconia on Sunday, July 14, from 11 am to 2 pm.

The Jewish Food Festival in Laconia ranks with the best due to TBI’s talented cooking crew of women and men who have been gathering before Festival Day for planning and recipe selection, as well as participating in dozens of cooking and baking sessions in the temple kitchen.

Per Committee Chair Stu Needleman, “Our cooking teams have prepared hundreds of servings of the most delectable foods. We have purchased, cooked and hand-sliced nearly 200 pounds of everyone’s favorite meats and baked dozens of varieties of cakes, cookies and other deserts. But no matter how much we have, everything goes quickly. So, don’t be late and risk having your favorite item sold out!”

Along with the homemade favorites, the Jewish Food Festival features corned beef, pastrami and tongue from Evan’s New York Style Deli of

Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Evan’s meats are cooked on premises, in his restaurant, and dedicated TBI volunteers make the trip to bring these delicacies to New Hampshire. Just added for 2019, fresh bagels will be available to purchase at Food Festival special prices. TBI has partnered with locally owned and family run Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls, located in Gilford and Moultonborough, where bagels are baked daily using only the finest ingredients. Look for prepackaged bagels on the bakery table.

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Yester year Odd NH Museums: Reptiles and Mummies and Mysteries

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper There were stuffed lions, tigers, a giraffe and other animals as well as Egyptian mummies and hundreds of pairs of shoes from around the world.

But it was the tiny pair of red sneakers, battered with age and the elements that once belonged to a little girl lost in the White Mountains that fascinated many visitors.

These items were just a few of the oddities from the huge collection of artifacts at the Morse Museum in Warren, NH. Many older folks recall the museum from childhood summers.

No summer holiday for locals and vacationers was complete without visiting the Morse Museum, where you would be sure to see things you could never see elsewhere. Although the thousands of unusual objects at the Morse Museum were fascinating, the little red shoes were a vivid remnant of a child who had lost her way in the mountains and survived to tell the tale.

In the heyday of the Morse Museum (the early 1900s to 1960s) a summer vacation for many families meant driving to such in-state destinations as Story Land and Santa’s Village.

A memorable side trip was a trek to Warren for a look at all the fascinating things the Morse family had brought back from worldwide trips. Traveling to Africa and Europe was not possible for most people, and a look at the animals and objects, many strange beyond belief, that the Morse clan brought to their museum was like stepping into

see the museum. There were souvenirs available, such as cedar chests, ivory carvings, and rings and semi-precious stones.

Ira loved to talk about his hunting adventures, and often, people would follow him around the museum as he pointed out objects and before he knew it, a crowd had gathered to listen to his stories.

The large house where the museum was located stood out in the town where old farmhouses were more the norm. It had a curved porch supported by huge white columns, and the museum was eye-catching in and of itself. Inside the museum were animal heads, leg and skin flaps which were mounted on the walls and ceiling. The huge museum space seemed fitting for • Yesteryear Continued on page 24

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Historically, the Morse Museum opened in 1928 when Ira H. Morse put his collections on display in the small town of Warren.

According to information at www. themorsemuseumstory.com, thousands of people visited the unique museum over the years. The goal for museum owner Ira Morse was to share the things he had collected on his travels with others.

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The trophies and things, both large and small, that Ira collected on his trips, filled the Morse Museum. Ira clearly wanted to share his treasures with others; perhaps he knew this was the closest people who visited the museum would ever come to the exotic places he had seen.

At the museum were many unusual things, such as exotic wooden figures from Bali, a mummy, a tea set made from ostrich eggs and trimmed with

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Other pieces in the vast collection were just that: things from the world of travels the Morse’s experienced, such as chips from a roulette table at Monte Carlo, a cigar humidor made from a rhino foot, Hindu toe bells, shields made from elephant ears, tse tse flies in a box, and something very strange, a • Yesteryear Continued on page 25

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The shoes in the collection were numerous, and covered every style, from footwear for bound feet to shoes made from the skin of a zebra. Also, there was a wonderful trout pond in back of the museum where the Morse family had a stock of trout.

Eventually, due to the fact vacationers were traveling to more distant places, the museum saw visitor numbers decline. In 1992 the Morse Museum closed its door and the contents were auctioned. Those interested in purchasing the fascinating “The Morse Museum Story” can visit www. themorsemuseumstory.com.

In Alton Bay, vacationers could find lodging, restaurants, and boat rides, but they probably never expected to find a reptile zoo!

An old postcard advertised Eugenia Shorrock as the proprietor and a photo of an attractive woman (assumed to be Eugenia) holding a baby lion.

She is dressed in high dapper leather boots and is smiling at the cub. The advertisement says the reptile museum had “living reptiles, animals and curios.” It must have been quite a place, with a “choice line of jewelry

and gifts for all occasions.” There also were boats for rent, as well as bait for sale.

According to an old poster for the business, the Zoo also featured “Maggie the Baby Chimpanzee” riding her bicycle, quite a thrill in a New England village!

Kids would have loved the snakes, lizards, tortoises, and the Bird Eating Spider would have been something to see and recall long after going home.

Camp counselors wondering what to do to entertain young campers on a rainy day could have planned a field trip to the Reptile Zoo, because the ad

assured all that the museum was “An Educational Nature Exhibit, Valuable to Every Summer Camp.”

The business was open day and evening at the height of summer in July and August. Admission for adults was 20 cents and children were admitted for 15 cents each.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Free, fun, family-friendly and musical. You just can’t go wrong with a summer bandstand concert. If you like that idea, you have many from which to choose. Free outdoor bandstand concerts are taking place all over the Lakes Region this summer. Grab a lawn chair or blanket for seating/ relaxing and sit back for some great music; many concert series also offer concessions so you can get a snack and drink while enjoying the music.

If you want to experience a true town band, attend summer concerts

by Moulton’s Band, the oldest continuous band in New Hampshire.

Now celebrating its 130th year, the band offers free outdoor bandstand concerts the second, third and fourth Wednesdays in July and August, rotating at three locations. Those bandstand locations are The Baptist Church on Rt. 132; Mountain View bandstand on Steele Hill Rd., and the Town Square Bandstand on Tower Hill Rd. The concerts are at 7 pm

Moulton’s Band summer concert. and refreshments are sold during the shows. Visit Moulton’s Band Facebook page for updates and a schedule. New band members of all ages and abilities are welcome.

The Weirs Community Park offers free outdoor concerts in July and August. On July 20, The Bel Airs will be the entertainment and on August 2, Saxx Rox takes to the stage.

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In the Laconia area, the bandstand in Rotary Park on Beacon Street East is the place to be for a series of great free outdoor concerts. The Belknap Mill has coordinated the concert series, and the Mill is located right next to the park. In the event of rain, concerts will be held inside the Mill on the third floor. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. On July 19, the Michael Vincent Band takes to the bandstand, followed by Crescendo’s Gate on July 27; Club Soda on August 2; Great Bay Sailor on August 30, and the Rockin’ Daddios on Sept. 6. Concerts are from 6 to 8 pm.

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Stop by Gilford Village field for some good, old-fashioned band music performed by the Gilford Community Band on Wednesdays, July 17, July 31, and August 14. Concerts take place in the Weeks Bandstand and all are welcome to attend. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, then relax and enjoy the music. The band will present an eclectic mix of patriotic marching tunes, popular music, and classical selections. In case of rain,

the concert will be at the Gilford Performing Arts Center in the high school. For more information, contact Lyvie Beyrent at lbeyrent@sau73.org.

The little town of Hebron near Newfound Lake offers a popular gazebo concert series each summer.

The concerts are a bit unique, because a different business or organization does a barbecue/food during a concert.

On July 13, Club Soda performs with a barbecue by Hebron Store; July 20 will see Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki performing Celtic music with an ice cream social

by Friends of the Hebron Library, and Lunch at the Dump band with barbecue

by Hebron Village Store takes place on August 3. A Family Fun Day on Aug. 17 will feature events all day with John Irish Duo and Don Campbell Band in the evening, followed by a fireworks display. For information, call 603-7443335.

Also in the Newfound Lake area, Bristol is celebrating its bicentennial this summer and offers a lot of happenings. Among those events are the free concerts at the Kelley Park Concert Pavilion each Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm. On July 11, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki performs; on July 18 the Country Mile Band is scheduled, followed by Studio Two Beatles Tribute Band on July 25; Uncle Steve Band on August 1; the fun Back Shed String Band on August 15 and Honest Millie on August 22. On August 8 plan to attend the 67th annual Penny Sale at Newfound Regional High School at 6:30 pm.

The Alan and Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer Concerts at Tilton Island Park’s bandstand on Main Street in Tilton are beloved in the area. This is the 27th year of the concert series; shows are free and in memory of Alan and Savina Hartwell.

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Wright Museum to host Family Day For fans of natural beauty and classic New England Lakes Region culture, there is no better venue than Family Day on Sunday, July 14 at the Wright Museum of World War II on Center Street in Wolfeboro.

Generally attracting 400+ visitors, the event takes place on museum grounds and features everything from rides in WW II vehicles to live music, re-enactors, face painting, animal shows, “Mo” the clown and more.

“It’s a wonderful community event that captures the beauty and

charm of Wolfeboro,” said Mike Culver, museum executive director.

“The entire town gets involved with Family Day - it is really a fun day for people of all ages.”

Admission is $9 for members, $12 for adult non-members, $10 for children ages 5-17 and free for children 4 and younger.

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perform on July 25; on August 30 it will be Not 30, and on August 8 the popular Carolyn Ramsay Band will entertain.

Shows begin at 6:30 pm; bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Visit www. tuftonboro.org. for information.

Alton Bay is a fun place in the summer months. The bandstand at water’s edge is the location for a group of outdoor summer concerts that are free and just steps from all kinds of dining. There is docking nearby and the concerts take place each Saturday starting at 7 pm.

The lineup includes July 13: Chippy and the Ya Ya’s; July 20: Shana Stack Band; July 27: Bittersweet; August 3: East Bay Jazz Ensemble; August 10: Blacklite Band; August 17: Chris Bonoli; August 24: Saxx Roxx. You can bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Also, the beloved Barbershop weekend will take place on August.

17 at 2 pm with a Harmony Jamboree at the Alton Bay Bandstand. On August 17 at 7:30 pm, the Barbershop Harmony Jamboree begins at 7:30 pm at Prospect Mountain High School in Alton (242 Suncook Valley Rd.).

In the summer, the Center Harbor Parks and Recreation Band Concert Series performs in the town bandstand near the Fire Station. There is plenty of lawn space for concertgoers to spread out a blanket or bring a lawn chair for seating. Concerts take place Fridays on July 12, 19, 26, August 2 and

Savina was a talented professional singer and her husband, Alan, worked tirelessly to present the concerts to the park in her memory each year until his passing. His family carries on the organization of the concerts. Show run from 6 to 8:30 pm. On July 14, Doo Wop All Stars take to the bandstand; July 21 brings Club Soda; July 28 will feature 60s Invasion, with East Bay Big Band on August 4; Soultown Band on August 11; August 18 sees the Bel Aires and A Salute to our Veterans with Annie & the Orphans rounds out the season on August 25. Please bring your own blanket or lawn chair for seating.

No alcohol is allowed. Concerts are free but donations are appreciated.

Performances are weather permitting and subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. Call 603-286-3000 for updates and more information.

In Tuftonboro, an outdoor concert series is a popular mid-week happening in the Lakes Region. Spearheaded by the Tuftonboro Parks and Recreation committee, the free Summer Concerts at the Pavilion take place in a beautiful lakeside setting at 19 Mile Bay Beach Pavilion on Bay Road in Tuftonboro.

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August 17: Seldom Playrights; August 24: Acoustic Radio and August 31 – Yardbird Temple. For information, visit the Friends of the Community Bandstand Facebook page. In the event of bad weather, the concert will be cancelled. A sign will be posted at the park entrance near town docks and updates will be posted at wolfeborobandstand.org.

A free outdoor concert series will be held in Franklin’s Marceau Park on Central Street in July and August. The concerts will entertain area residents and visitors with a great variety of musical styles. This year’s lineup includes: July 2, Groove Alliance; July 9, Audrey Budington and Dan Faiella; July 16, Don Bartenstein; Li’l Penny Band on July 23; Bryan Conway on July 30; Bow Junction on August 6; The Tim & Dave Show on August 13 and Bend the Ride on August 20. All concerts begin at 5 pm. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. In case of rain, the concerts will move to the Franklin Opera House (City Hall). For more information, contact the Franklin Opera House at 603-9341901.

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Visit the Center Harbor Parks and Recreation at www.centerharbornh.org for information.

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand will present a season of concerts in the park each Saturday in July and August in in Cate Park in Wolfeboro from 7 to 9 pm. The concerts are free to the public, though a pass-the-bucket offering is taken at intermission for those wishing to support the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand, who continue to bring free, quality entertainment to Wolfeboro each summer. The concerts, featuring a variety of musical talent, take place in the pretty gazebo in the park. Boat docking is nearby. Concerts start at 7 pm and the schedule will feature (weather permitting): July 13 – Freese Brothers Big Band; July 20 – Strafford Wind Symphony; July 27 – Studio Two: Beatles Legacy; August 3: New Legacy Swing Band; August 10: Michael Vincent Band;

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By Chef Kelly Ross Being a chef, I know there are so many ways to enjoy food during the summer as opposed to the off season. We have more options for food considering the season, more restaurants are open to give us their options, and we have the backyard grill to enjoy. As much time as I spend in the kitchen, and I do, I love to cook outside. One great thing about summer menus is that it is the best time of year to enjoy fresh vegetables, and in particular, great salads that aren’t always available year round. Thus, great summer salads are today’s theme, and although I’m not a huge vegetable fan, I love salads. Cooked veggies don’t do much for me for the most part,

although off the grill is an exception, but fresh raw veggies are where it is at as far as I am concerned. More times than not, when you cook a vegetable, you lose much of the valued nutrients in the process. Salads get you all the nutrients. I will always love a great basic salad, but bring out the extra seasonal goodies and some delicious grilled proteins, and I am way good with that.

I have a bunch of fun salads to share, and the grilled proteins and seasonal fun items that go on top can truly make the salad.

One item I love on salads is avocados.

But if you don’t like avocados, skip ’em. If you really love them, double

up on ’em. As a result, let’s start with a wonderful chopped salad. I love chopped salads as they usually have so many extras involved. This salad has a great smoky flavor in the shrimp and corn and it has a delicious creamy cilantro dressing. It will give you 4 servings.

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blend until smooth and refrigerate.

Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, lime zest and salt and pepper. On a greased medium heated grill, grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, rolling as needed to get them slightly charred. The shrimp should cook for no more than 5 minutes total, grilling on both sides. Let the corn cool slightly and cut the kernels off the cob. Each shrimp should be cut into 2-3 pieces. In a large bowl, combine the last 8 ingredients and toss well.

Distribute over 4 plates, add the corn and shrimp, and top with the dressing.

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Page 30 | THE LAKER | July 8, 2019 •’Cue the Grill Continued from Page 28 If you care to serve over fresh spinach or lettuce, I would suggest doubling up on the lime juice, oil and a little more salt and pepper.

Now it’s time for more corn and avocados and tomatoes for that matter, but in a completely different salad, although maybe more traditional than the last two. This one is topped with bbq chicken, which has a great smoky marinade and flavor. It also has a tremendous salad dressing. This dressing/marinade works so well on other great items, especially on grilled veggies, but I have used it on many items. You can top with slivers of fried corn tortillas, which I love on a salad much more so than croutons. I love the tortilla strips on a bowl of chili as well.

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The chicken should be cooked 3-4 minutes on each side until done. In the kitchen in a medium sauce pan, add

about 1-1 ½ inches of oil and bring to a medium heat. Once hot, drop in the slivers of tortilla, stirring with a slotted spoon until the bubbling starts to mellow out, spoon the strips out of the oil onto a plate with paper towels to drain. Strips should be crispy. Lightly salt them while hot if preferred. Cut the kernels off the cob, combine in a large bowl with the lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and the remaining dressing if you care to. You can always drizzle it over the top if preferred, but I like this one better when mixed within. Slice the chicken and add to the top of the salad, as well as the chicken juices, and top with the tortilla strips.

In this back and forth rotation I seem to be going in, here is another vegetarian salad that is very different. In a classic example of how fresh is much better than canned, let’s talk beets. Fresh roasted beets are so, so good. The natural sweetness is as unique as any vegetable, and as sweet as many fruits for that matter. There is mega crunch as well to this salad. Granted, the process takes a little while, but you can cook the beets in advance and put the salad together later in the day or the next day if wanted. This yields 4 servings.

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July 8, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 31 •’Cue the Grill Continued from Page 30 inch pieces 2 radishes, trimmed and sliced razor thin 2 avocados, sliced 1 tbsp fresh chopped chives 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 oz soft goat cheese, crumbled Preheat your kitchen oven to 425 degrees. Place the beets on a sheet of parchment paper which is on a sheet of aluminum foil (foil will work, but better with parchment). Drizzle the beets with 2 of the tbsp of oil and hit them with salt and pepper. Wrap the paper and foil around the beets, put on a walled sheet pan and bake for 4560 minutes, until tender. Insert a knife into the package to test for tenderness.

Once out of the oven, carefully unwrap the foil and let the beets breathe. Once they are cool enough to handle, using paper towels, rub off the skins and cut them into wedges. When completely cooled, combine the beets, watercress, radishes, avocados, and chives in a large bowl. Combine the last tbsp of oil with the vinegar, and drizzle over the salad and toss, season with salt and pepper, divide between 4 plates, and top with the goat cheese.

Now almost everyone I know loves a good Caprese Salad. It’s very basic and very simple and very delicious. This is a slight twist on that salad using fresh eggplant off the grill. If you care to, this salad is great with grilled chicken as well. This recipe is for 6 lucky eaters.

Eggplant Caprese Salad 6 tbsp olive oil 1 medium-large eggplant, cut diagonally in ¼ inch slices Coarse salt and fresh grind pepper 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced 1 lb sliced medium-large tomatoes ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, ripped by hand 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar.

Preheat your grill to medium high and oil it well. With the eggplant slices on a sheet pan, brush oil on both sides of all the eggplant slices, then season with salt and pepper and grill a few minutes on both sides until tender.

Now you have a choice. You can take the eggplant off the grill, let cool, top with tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil and drizzle with the balsamic and eat this as a salad. If you prefer, once the eggplants are close to being cooked, while on the grill, add tomato slices and mozzarella, close the grill lid to let the cheese melt, pull off the grill, then top with the basil and vinegar. Regardless of your choice, you can’t lose.

Let’s do another great salad veggie which is often overlooked and that is zucchini. Zucchini is a very versatile vegetable, cool, or off the grill, and it is very flexible to different marinades.

We grill a lot of zucchini here at home, although in this recipe, the zucchini is sliced and marinated and then tossed with grilled chicken and a bunch of other nice goodies. This is another fun and unique blend of outstanding ingredients, some of which we haven’t talked about yet today. Four portions for you on this salad.

Zucchini and Grilled Chicken Salad ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and fresh grind black pepper 1 ¼ lb zucchini, thinly sliced in coin form 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ lb fresh spinach, chopped ½ red onion, thinly sliced ¾ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup fresh chopped mint

is well coated. Set aside. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill for a few minutes on each side until done. Let sit for a few minutes, then slice thinly on a diagonal. Add the chicken to the zucchini with all the rest of the ingredients and mix well with a set of tongs so it is very well combined.

Plate, serve, dig in, and enjoy.

This next salad has an appearance like no other, and is nothing but fruit and veggies. It is really fresh tasting and fun. To do this true to form, you will need a mandolin to give you a classic look of ribbons of goodies, and then topped with a yogurt lime dressing. Staying mostly true to form, this one feeds 4.

Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Squash Salad Dressing 1 cup plain yogurt Zest of a lime 1 tbsp fresh lime juice ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground cumin A few good grinds of black pepper Salad 1 lb of yellow summer squash 1 large cucumber ½ large cantaloupe 1 ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp salt Mix all the dressing ingredients and refrigerate. Using a mandolin, or a veggie peeler can work but not as well, shave the cuke and squash into wide ribbons. Toss with the vinegar and salt. Cover and refrigerate. Shave the cantaloupe and also refrigerate, separately. Just before serving, drain the cuke/squash combo, toss with the cantaloupe and serve. Fun stuff!

The last salad of the day will utilize some great grilled salmon over pickled veggies, which is served over a bed of fresh spinach. Another unique but classic salad. This one will also feed 4.

Salmon Salad ½ red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp chopped capers 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp coarse salt 4 six oz salmon fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt & Pepper 12 oz fresh baby spinach ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped In a large bowl, add the first five ingredients and let stand for ½ hour.

Heat the grill to medium high, and oil it generously. Brush oil over the top of the flesh of the salmon fillets and put onto the grill flesh side down for 3-4 minutes. Turn to skin side down, sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and pepper, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the skin is browned and easily comes off the fillet once pulled from the grill. In 4 bowls or on 4 plates, divide the spinach, add the pickled mixture, and crumble the now skinless salmon over the salad.

Happy salading my friends. A good salad is good, but a great salad is awesome, so mix up your culinary world to give these a test drive from time to time. I’ll see you next week to share some great marinades, sauces, and chutneys to go with all the great grilled goodies out there. Until then, Ciao everyone!

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The New Lake Wentworth Inn Is Open for Business

By Sarah Wright Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to Wolfeboro, you’ve probably driven by the old Allen A Motor Inn on Center Street many a time, wondering how such a happening place could fall into disrepair. What was once the glorious Allen A Resort and Motor Lodge that opened in 1935, with its amazing events and parties, had fallen by the wayside, a memory on the side of the road. Well, a couple of years ago, four friends were sitting lakeside, talking about properties in Wolfeboro.

The Allen A Motor Inn immediately came to mind for two of them, and they began excitedly talking about the possibilities the property could hold.

When it later went up for sale, the group took it as a sign and jumped right in!

The four friends consist of two couples: Denise O’Grady and Todd Loomis, and Peter and Lani Ford. All have summered in the area for years, with Peter having grown up in the area. Brought together when the wives met during yoga class, and eventually traveling to Peru together to hike Machu

Picchu, their friendship has only gotten stronger. With the purchase of the property and the decision to change the name to the Lake Wentworth Inn, they began a new journey, that despite some early difficulties, has been a wonderful experience. I had the chance to speak with all of them, and their excitement is contagious.

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Stop in for a peek, and it’ll be obvious how much time and effort have gone into the renovations.

The four friends make an amazing team, and they each bring something different to the table. Denise has the inspiration for design ideas and small details. “The color scheme is soft, with shades of white, blue, and dark gray,” says Denise, “with bead board in every room.” With simple geometrics and crisp white linens, the rooms have the feel of a lakeside cottage. The touch lamps are a nice feature that she thought would be great for when guests need to find a light in the dark.

With a background in human resources and corporate training, Lani is the process and procedure person. She has the business background to handle the staffing and day-to-day operations of the inn. One of her goals is to eventually

form relationships with other businesses in town. They already have a local connection with Brewster Academy, donating part of their proceeds to scholarship funds for every referral.

“We love Wolfeboro, and Peter and I actually got married here on the 4th of July years ago,” says Lani, “so it means a lot to us to hear such great feedback from people who have stopped in for a walk-through.”

All 43 units and common areas among five buildings on the property had to be redone. This is where the team of Peter and Todd came in. After taking ownership of the property in December, the real work started in the new year.

General Contractor Carl Mitchell was hired for the job, along with a great crew of local talent. The building was sound, but the roof needed to be replaced, and most of the interior was gutted. “The first challenge was cleaning the whole building out, and removing what was left behind,” describes Todd. “We also had to bring the plumbing and electrical up to code. Everything was on one circuit.” The winter was tough, with pipe bursts and other obstacles. All of the bathrooms had to be redone, along with new windows, doors, and floors everywhere. A new HVAC system was also installed. They set a very ambitious goal of having it all finished by Memorial Day weekend, but I was impressed that they were able to celebrate their first official guest on June 8.

As of now, the first two buildings are open. The rooms face the pool, and have either a queen size bed, or two oversized full beds. Building one is also pet-friendly, and the owners are toying around with the idea of eventually turning the fifth building into a sort of “doggy daycare” for guests. Todd is also the technology guru, working on • Lake Wentworth Inn Continued on page 33

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Buildings three and four are still in process, but will have adjoining suites for families and other groups travelling together. Some of the rooms will also have kitchenettes with a microwave, sink, and induction cooktop for longer

stays (in addition to the fridge and coffeemaker). This is a perk I would’ve liked when my kids were little! If you feel like grilling, there are a couple of grills available for guests out back by the patio area.

The common areas were another big project for the team. They brainstormed and came up with the great idea of redesigning one of the rooms into a game room. Hang out with friends and family playing pool or foosball, or watching a game on one of two flatscreen TVs. The common area in the new lobby includes comfy seating, a table and chairs, microwave, fridge, and a computer for guests to use. If you prefer a quiet space, spend some time

in the library nook. Choose a book to read during your stay, or leave a book that you brought along with you for someone else to enjoy.

Denise, Todd, Peter, and Lani hope to have the final building open by August 1. They’re also finishing up the exterior landscaping, and making plans to offer bike rentals to their guests, as well as wagons for families to use to haul their stuff to the beach. I agree that it’s details like these guests will remember. The new owners are planning to keep the Lake Wentworth Inn open year-round, while making adjustments along the way, according to the needs of their guests.

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Summer Splash to benefit Science Center Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness will celebrate environmental education and the hidden stories of nature at the annual Summer Splash Gala on Sunday, July 21. Guests will enjoy a variety of entertaining events, including a live and silent auction, dinner, and dancing to the band, Brandy.

The Summer Splash Gala is Squam Lakes Natural Science Center’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year, raising funds to support environmental education.

This year’s Summer Splash Gala will be on Sunday evening, (not Saturday), and at a new venue, The Barn on the Pemi. The rustic venue perched above the Pemigewasset River in Plymouth will provide the ideal location for a night of fun from 5 to 10 pm. Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased at https://www.nhnature.org/programs/ gala.php or by calling 603-968-7194 x 11. Seating is limited; purchase tickets

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not to be missed—there will be fun for the whole family, including balloon animals, live animals, live music, facepainting, kids crafts, loon trivia, and a dunk tank. LPC Biologists will be on hand with informative presentations about loon biology and the work of LPC. Several of LPC’s collaborators will also be in attendance at the Loon Festival. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will have an interactive Discovery Table with live animals and animal artifacts and the NH Lakes Association will have a booth with fun activities that teach about the importance of protecting our

watersheds. Mo the Clown will be on site to create balloon animals and other balloon works of art, and LPC staff and volunteers will be available for creative face painting.

For over 40 years, the Loon Preservation Committee has worked to preserve the Common Loon and its habitat in New Hampshire through research, education and management activities. Come learn about these marvelous and mysterious birds and how you can help protect them.

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Weaving & Watercolors at Sandwich Home Industries Summer is a limited. great time to take Join renowned one or more of artist Robert the informative O’Brien for workshops offered Painting the at the Sandwich Many Moods and Home Industries.

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July 15 to 19. The Robert Obrien watercolor Students will learn workshop will run techniques from from 9 am to 4 pm. rendering a simple Tuition is $400 plus a $5 materials fee. reflective puddle to a swift moving Summer Weaving Intensive-5 Warps mountain stream and everything in in 5 Days is structured for all skill between. Tuition is $80/day and is levels from beginners learning to set up appropriate for adults (18+). a loom to advanced weavers who want To register for workshops, contact to work on their own project. Because sandwichcrafteducation@gmail.com, this is a small class, each student will call 603-284-6831, or visit Sandwich receive instruction and teacher support Home Industries, a founding member that promotes growth and helps expand of the League of NH Craftsmen at 37 their skills. The class is appropriate for Main Street in Center Sandwich. See adults and children 10+ years of age a complete list of class descriptions at who are serious about learning. To centersandwich.nhcrafts.org. maintain a small class size, seats are

The Lakes Region Rotary’s car show fundraiser, which raises thousands of dollars annually for local charities, will be held at Weirs Beach on July 27.

Winni Belle Cruise for Childhood Diabetes The Wolfeboro Lions Club is sponsoring a fundraiser for children with type 1 diabetes and to create awareness in the community for individuals of all ages to have their blood sugar tested.

On Sunday, July 28, the Winni Belle will leave the Wolfeboro’s town docks at 2 pm to cruise Lake Winnipesaukee for two hours. The primary objective of the two-hour tour will be to raise money for Camp Carefree, a regional organization which focuses on camp experiences for children who have type I diabetes. Their local session this year will be held at the Lions Camp Pride on Merrymeeting Lake from July 28 to August 9.

On board will be Patty Walker, owner of Carroll County Diabetes, Nutrition and Wellness Center to offer free blood sugar screening while a DJ “spins”

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Diabetic-friendly appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available as well. Tickets cost $40 per person which includes, as mentioned, appetizers, boat ride, free sugar screening and music entertainment.

Diabetes has grown to epidemic proportions in our country, especially among young children, and the Wolfeboro Lions, along with Lions Club International, want to raise awareness by educating the citizenry of the greater Wolfeboro area and support research to hopefully one day eradicate this disease. This effort has been added to the club’s 100-year mission for the preservation of sight and hearing.

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Boating on the Lakes The Canoe: a time-honored form of transportation made in New Hampshire

By Mark Okrant Photos courtesy Squam River Canoe How many readers are aware of the world’s oldest form of transportation?

If you think it has something to do with a wheel, then you are mistaken. Many historians date the invention of the wheel to 4,000 BCE. Meanwhile, it is believed that the first canoes were built approximately 4,000 years earlier.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a canoe as a lightweight, narrow vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers, facing in the direction of travel, and using a single-bladed paddle.

The term canoe actually comes from the Carib word kenu, meaning dugout.

Pesse canoes were being constructed in what is present day Netherlands

during the Stone Age; and dugouts with paddles have been dated to 5,300 BCE in Denmark.

Historically, canoes were dugouts, or consisted of birch bark laid across a wood frame. Indigenous North Americans built canoes that typically were 14 feet long and weighed an estimated 50 pounds. These amazingly light craft were capable of carrying a large amount of cargo, then could be portaged, or carried, around rapids, waterfalls, and terrain between two waterways. Once early European explorers arrived during the sixteenth century, they soon learned the value of this versatile form of transportation.

In fact, the canoe played a significant role in the travels of Lewis and Clark, the Hudson’s Bay Company, and many others.

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With the passage of time, canoes were constructed by fastening a waterproof canvas to a wood frame. Still later, aluminum and stitch-and-glue canoes appeared on the scene. Stitch and glue consisted of plywood panels stitched together with copper wire, then glued with an epoxy resin.

Most contemporary canoes are designed to carry one or two people, plus goods for picnicking, camping, fishing, or hunting. These are loaded onto a car roof rack or into the back of a utility vehicle for the trip from home to shoreline.

How popular are canoes? The Outdoor Foundation reports that there are 10 million participants in canoeing, or approximately three percent of this country’s population, each year.

According to a Statista report, there were 492,420 registered canoes and kayaks in the U.S. during 2017. This total represented a nearly 10 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Geographically, the East, North Central, South Atlantic, and Middle Atlantic census regions provide more than half of all U.S. canoeists.

However, New England is tied for first place in the proportion of residents who participate in this activity.

What do we know about canoeists?

The Outdoor Foundation tells us the U.S. average is seven days of participation each year, with the largest proportion (31 percent) canoeing two to three times. In terms of demographics,

34 percent are ages 25 to 44, while 26 percent are 45 years or older. The vast majority (82 percent) of canoeists are Caucasian; 57 percent are males; nearly one-half of all canoeing households made more than $75,000 last year; and nearly two-thirds have completed at least some college.

A few years back, I was invited to participate in a canoeing event with Plymouth State University Geography Club students. Not ever having been inside a canoe, I had no idea what to expect. I soon learned that participation would consist of carrying our canoe down an embankment of the Pemigewasset River, where we would ease it into the water. This proved to be an unpleasant surprise, as the aluminum beast weighed approximately 70 pounds. Fortunately, my partner for the day was a considerably larger man, more experienced in the art of being a canoeist.

I learned several lessons that day.

First, traveling by canoe is a delightful way to experience New Hampshire’s waterways—as long as one is careful, accidents such as tipping and swamping are easily avoided in most conditions.

Second, I learned that the best way to travel in tandem is for the heavier person to sit in the stern of the canoe. It is particularly helpful if this individual is skilled in using his paddle to steer • Boating on the Lakes Continued on page 37

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July 8, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 37 • Boating on the Lakes Continued from page 36 the craft. The third thing I realized is that there would be no further canoeing occasions unless I could find one that is lighter in weight. This is when I was told about Ranger Canoe.

The Ranger Canoe is a true Lakes Region product. The company was founded in 1964 by Jim Gilman, a native of the Bay State. Gilman had been responsible for manufacturing the original space helmets used by NASA. In 1972, Gilman introduced the Challenger American Canoe Association (ACA) racing line.

Ultimately, production was moved to its present location in Ashland, New Hampshire. Gilman kept the company until 1980, when he sold it to the present owner, Michael O’Hara.

O’Hara’s involvement with canoes actually began during his youth. A native of Athol, Massachusetts, O’Hara spent his summers on Lake Sunapee.

While still living in Massachusetts, O’Hara began competing in a popular local Athol event, the Orange River Rat Race. The canoeing bug had bitten him. While O’Hara was matriculating at Plymouth State College during the mid to late 1970s, he learned that the company’s ACA race boats had

earned three of the top five places in the national championships of 1976.

Throughout his college years, O’Hara became eminently familiar with the lightweight Ranger Canoe while assisting Gilman at his shop on Tenney Mountain Highway. Upon graduation from Plymouth State, O’Hara took over ownership of Ranger Canoe.

In order to understand what makes the Ranger Canoe a superior watercraft, I interviewed O’Hara. For four decades, O’Hara has been building the Otter 16 by hand. As such, he is a holdout from a bygone era. Decades ago, there were perhaps two dozen small canoe building operations in New England.

Today, fewer than a handful remain.

To this day, O’Hara works primarily by himself, producing 50 to 60 canoes per year, in two colors—dark green and burgundy.

What makes a Ranger Canoe Otter 16 such a desirable product? The answer is simple: quality and weight.

Unlike the heavy clunker I dragged and pushed into the Pemi several years ago, O’Hara’s canoes weigh between 51 and 52 pounds. I didn’t need help understanding the growing popularity of lightweight canoes. Like this columnist, a substantial number of canoeists are Baby Boomers whose

days of extended weightlifting are far in the rearview mirror. So, if you’re determined to save money by shopping for a bargain basement canoe, be prepared to lug that hunk of aluminum, plastic, or fiberglass. For yours truly, there is only one choice. Quality canoes like the Otter 16 can be carried easily, are capable of moving quickly and with agility in the water, and have the strength to withstand day-to-day abuse.

To achieve the greatest strength while adding the least weight to each 16-foot craft, O’Hara builds his canoes of Kevlar, a remarkably strong space-age synthetic fiber. Each canoe is reinforced with Soric aerospace infusion core material. Next, he applies a gel skin coat, then adds ash rails and contoured cane seats.

O’Hara notes that his canoes are priced very favorably, considering the combination of high quality and low weight they offer. In order to purchase a lighter weight canoe, O’Hara told me, the cost would be nearly twice that

of a Ranger Canoe.

Ranger Canoe’s Otter 16 can be purchased through nine specialty retailers in five northeastern states; however, they are offered at a discount directly from Ranger Canoe. Please be advised that there is a caveat.

Ranger Canoe is a one-man operation . . . O’Hara builds the Otter 16s all by himself. He doesn’t employ a second set of hands nor an onsite sales person.

Therefore, canoeists are advised not to simply show up in Ashland prepared to discuss or view O’Hara’s canoes.

Everything comes to a standstill when this happens, proving costly to the business’s bottom line.

O’Hara also advises that his canoe works is not a child-friendly place; there are materials lying around that don’t constitute suitable playground space. Therefore, if you are thinking about purchasing an Otter 16—and you should—be certain to call 603968-7022 or email rangercanoe@ myfairpoint.net in advance to make an appointment.

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NASCAR Rolls into Loudon for New England’s Biggest Summer Party If you like to get loud, then New Hampshire Motor Speedway is the place to be in July when NASCAR returns for New England’s biggest summer party – the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 race weekend on July 19 to 21. “We are counting down the days until fans start to arrive for our big NASCAR weekend,” said David McGrath, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “We’ve added so many new features and even a new event on The Flat Track for fans to enjoy so they have an unforgettable experience all weekend with their family.

This will certainly be the highlight of the summer.”

The on-track action kicks off on Friday,

July 19 with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour All Star Shootout and Cape Cod Café Pizza Pole Day on “The Magic Mile” and the all new Friday Night Dirt Duels presented by New England Racing Fuel on The Flat Track.

The Modified All Star Shootout at 2:10 pm is a 30-minute timed shootout between some of the best drivers on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Friday is named Cape Cod Café Pizza Pole Day, as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers compete for the pole at 4:35 pm, setting the stage for Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. One ticket provides access to both events, with kids (12 and under) admitted for free.

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Friday Night Dirt Duels presented by New England Racing Fuel, which will be headlined by the U.S. Legend Cars International and USAC Dirt Midget Association racing in the first -ever race under the lights on New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s newest racing surface, The Flat Track. Fans can enjoy a night of short track racing – featuring NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie and Daniel Hemric in legend cars and Ryan Blaney as Grand Marshal – on the 0.25mile dirt track. Heat races start at 7:30 pm, with gates opening and practice starting at 6 pm. Tickets, which include open garage and pit access, are $10 for adults with kids 12 and under free.

Saturday, July 20 is Tripleheader Saturday with the NASCAR Xfinity Series Lakes Region 200 serving as the feature event at 4 pm, with entries expected from some of the biggest names in the sport. NHMS’s one-mile oval sets up the modifieds to put on one of the most exciting races in America for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Eastern Propane & Oil 100 at 2 pm. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East United Site Services 70 at 6:45 pm features some of the youngest future stars in NASCAR that often are making their first appearance in front of New England race fans. One ticket provides access for

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On Sunday, July 21, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 takes place at 3 pm. The day will serve as one of New England’s biggest parties of the summer with a pre-race concert by Love And Theft and fun for all ages, including $10 tickets for kids (12 and under).

July is filled with many events for families to enjoy, including: including: Sunapee Racing Team on July 2, 11, 23 and 25 Penguin Roadracing School on July 26 Loudon Road Race Series on July 27 & 28 MOAT Mountain Road Course Series on July 27 & 28 White Mountain Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America on July 27 North East Drift Co. on July 27 & 28 Fishtail Riding School on July 29 For ticket information for all 2019 events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, including the July 19 Friday Night Dirt Duels presented by New England Racing Fuel, the July 19 to 21 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 race weekend and the September 20 to 21 Full Throttle Fall Weekend, visit NHMS.com or call Fan Relations at 603-783-4931.

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Gilford This stunning Governor’s Island home has been totally designed and reconstructed to perfection. With a Southwest exposure, the sun streams throughout the three levels.

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On a simply fabulous lot with 184 feet of sugar sand beach and amazing southeasterly views down the lake will sit this beautiful Adirondack Style home with 6540SF of pure luxury. This will be a special Meredith home on a very special and rare lot. Construction completion is anticipated in July. $3,995,000

This Queen Ann Victorian style home has been built with care and precision The design, the attention to detail, the care with which it has been maintained is obvious. Coffered ceilings, walls of cherry, raised panels, hardwood flooring all are simply beautiful! Sandy beach and oversized, canopied docking. $3,895,000

If you are looking for a waterfront home with original, charming detail that has been beautifully and tastefully updated, this home is for you. 1.7 private acres, 284ft of prime waterfront, Southwest exposure, private location, dock. Step inside, and you will experience a charming, casual and inviting year-round home. $1,595,000

Gilford - On a fabulous Winnipesaukee lot in a desirable Gilford location, this comfortable, sunny home has enormous potential. The 1.2-acre lot has 200 ft of prime waterfront and a natural sandy beach. The home is light and bright. The lot is large and special. The location is prime. $1,395,000

Laconia - This stately Long Bay home overlooks a lovely lake view and has a private and tranquil setting.

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Gilford - A terrific 4-bedroom Colonial style home that has been beautifully updated and maintained. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is private yet close to the Governor’s Island beach, clubhouse and tennis. The home abuts conservation land for added privacy. The home, the location, the amenities: all are fabulous! $699,900

Gilford - Sitting on a knoll overlooking dramatic mountain views, this custom log home is private, spacious and appealing. The warmth of wood, the beamed ceilings, the special custom detailing are all inviting and special. This is an outstanding home on nearly 28 private acres. $695,000

Gilford - This charming 2-bedroom plus den Gilford condominium sits at the edge of Winnipesaukee. Perfect for year-round use, you will enjoy the screened porch which adds comfortable space for enjoying summer evenings with fantastic views and picturesque sunsets. Docks are included for your boat or watercraft. $529,000

Laconia - This sun-filled home is located in the desirable Windermere Ridge community. A large 2 acre lot provides privacy. The tasteful 4-bedroom, 4-bath home has a sweeping and attractive farmers porch. This home is in pristine condition and is located in a desirable and convenient neighborhood. $499,900

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