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November • Vol 38 • No 29 Monthly Edition

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

“Cue the Grill | Page 18

Fresh Turkeys | Page 6

What’s Up | Pages 14-17

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Maxfield Real Estate’s “We Care” Program We understand that the fabric of our communities and the well being of our residents are important to our well being as a company. In 1999, on our 45th anniversary, we established a charitable program called “We Care” to help support the communities that support us.

Our Mission • To help enrich and improve the quality of life for area residents and their families by donating a percentage of each commission dollar to non-profit organizations which are located within the company’s service area or benefit these communities in some way. Maxfield Real Estate, now in its 67th year, has three Lakes Region offices: Alton, Center Harbor, and Wolfeboro.

• To continue Maxfield Real Estate’s vision of expressing gratitude to people who use the company for their real estate needs which support the non-profit organizations that are so beneficial to local citizens and their families.

• To annually endeavor to support the promotion and success of this program with contributions from the management, sales agents, clients and customers.

Past Beneficiaries of the “We Care” Program • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Alton Food Pantry Alton Senior Center American Red Cross Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region Castle Preservation Society Child Advocacy Center of Carroll County End 68 Hours of Hunger Great Waters Music Festival Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction Interlakes Community Caregivers Kingswood Youth Center Lakes Region Humane Society Life Ministries Food Pantry Make-A-Wish Foundation Meredith Food Pantry New Hampshire Audubon Society New Hampshire Humane Society Pemi Baker Community Health The Nick Recreation Park Wolfeboro Police K9 Unit Wright Museum

Since 1999 our “We Care” Program has raised over $1,240,938 for more than 375 local charities.

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Yester year

Remembering Lakes Region Veterans

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

In the past, a special day in mid-November was known as Armistice Day. Today, we mark Nov. 11 as Veterans’ Day, but no matter what the name may be, the day honors those who served.

In dedication to veterans, area towns have monuments, lists of soldiers, and special buildings.

In the town of Tilton, Charles E. Tilton used some of his funds to erect monuments and statues throughout the town during the 1800s. In 1849, Mr. Tilton returned to New Hampshire from the western part of the country, where he had made his fortune. It was his mission to beautify the town and, with that in mind, he erected statues of historic figures and a monument to honor veterans.

Mr. Tilton donated a large granite stone base upon which a statue of a soldier was placed at the intersection of Main and Winter streets in Tilton. The carving on the stone is called Soldiers’ Monument, and it was dedicated in the spring of 1889.

According to information at www. tiltonnh.org., funds for the bronze statue were raised through public subscription by the local GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Post.

New Hampshire Soldiers Home in Tilton, NH in days gone by.

This was not so many years after the Civil War, and the family and friends lost in that conflict were never far from the minds of those left behind in towns such as Tilton. (Erecting monuments to the soldiers was a popular way to pay tribute.)

Also in the Tilton area, a home was built for veterans in the 1890s, after legislation directed that a place be built to operate as a state-run Soldiers’ Home. The legislation passed Con-

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In the Lakes Region and throughout New Hampshire, as elsewhere in the country, veterans who served in the Civil War were dealing with chronic injuries and illness, such as amputations and what we know of today as post-traumatic stress disorder. Many needed medical help and a place to live. The idea of a Soldiers’ Home was popular, and the search began to find a

suitable location.

Once again, Charles Tilton helped.

He gave to the state a piece of property called the Savage Farm in Tilton.

With around 30 acres in a rural setting, the property was a perfect place for a veterans’ home. It met the criteria of Governor David H. Goodell and the appointed veterans’ Board of Managers. The criteria were that the Civil War veterans admitted must not be able to care for themselves due to wounds, advancing age, or other medical problems.

The large building, when completed, was made of red brick. As this was the decorative Victorian era, the architectural design had ornate touches.

Furnishing such a large building was daunting, but the Women’s Relief Corps raised $5,000 and put that money (a very large sum at the time) to good use purchasing furniture as well as hiring cleaners to make sure the home was spotless from top to bottom.

The New Hampshire Soldiers’ Home was formally dedicated on Dec. 3, 1890. At long last, the deserving veterans had a place to call home.

The first veterans admitted were

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Page 4 | THE LAKER | November, 2021 •Yesteryear Continued from page 3 from the corps of the Grand Army of the Republic, a fraternal organization of Union veterans from the Civil War. Information at the New Hampshire Veterans’ Home website tells us the veterans “lived out their lives in dignity in the red-brick Victorian ‘Fortress’ in the Highlands of Tilton.”

As the years passed, the home welcomed veterans of many wars, and the structure expanded to meet the changing needs. In the 1970s, a 50-bed addition took the place of the 1890s original/main building. More beds and enlargements followed.

The stories of just a few of the hundreds of deserving area veterans underscore the importance of providing shelter, medical care, and honoring those who served.

Historically, Veterans’ Day originated as Armistice Day, on Nov. 11, 1919. It honored the end of World War I, which took place on Nov. 11, 1918.

Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and it became a national holiday on Nov. 11, 1938, according to www.military.com.

In 1954, the U.S. Congress changed the word “Armistice” to “Veterans”. At that time, on Nov. 11, it became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

In the 1940s, a news clip in the Laconia Evening Citizen was titled “Car to Be Awarded at Armistice Ball”.

The Wilkins-Smith Post of the American Legion held the ball at the State Armory. The ball had been an annual event since 1919 and was eagerly anticipated by veterans. However, during World War II, the event was discontinued. The ball after the war ended was the first Armistice Day observance (as it was then called) since the return of World War II soldiers. Entertainment was by Mal Hallet and his Coca-Cola broadcasting orchestra, with soloist Rita Williams. The grand prize for the evening was a Plymouth Deluxe Se-

dan.

When World War II raged on, the Laconia Evening Citizen had such grim headlines as “Two Laconia Boys Missing in France”. Another story in the Evening Citizen reported that Capt.

Sidney Thompson, of New York City, was visiting a relative in Wolfeboro.

Sidney had recently been awarded a Purple Heart and a citation of merit. He served in the African campaign during World War II and must have enjoyed visiting the Lakes Region where it was quiet and peaceful.

Women also served, such as Seaman Virginia Kirkland, who completed her basic training at Naval Training School. She was a graduate of the local Brewster Academy, as reported in the Evening Citizen.

During World War II, men and women from around the Lakes Region did their part, including Henry Allard of the Laconia area. He appeared on the front page of the Evening Citizen, surrounded by his grandchildren. He was dressed in his military uniform, and the headline above the photograph read “Grandad Home After Long Service”. He served as a Machinist Mate on destroyer duty.

Those who served over the decades looked forward to coming home to the Lakes Region and likely remembered fun times swimming, boating, and fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee. Before World War II, many danced to music at Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens at Weirs Beach. After returning from war duty, a place at Weirs Beach where they could camp and socialize with fellow veterans must have been very welcome.

However, long before the first and second World Wars, the Weirs Beach area was a good place for veterans to meet and renew acquaintances with others who fought in the Civil War. There is no doubt the war left many soldiers physically frail and mentally traumatized. After the war, veterans

found comfort in talking over wartime experiences with fellow soldiers.

In 1875, the New Hampshire Veteran’s Association (NHVA) was formed in Concord. Recognizing the veterans’ need for a place to get together, the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad donated a piece of property near the railroad’s Weirs Beach station. It was a good location for a campground, with scenic views and the quiet of the country would have been ideal for those who camped in the grove.

The land was on the hillside overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. In 1878, the New Hampshire Veteran’s Association began holding annual multi-day reunions at Weirs Beach. The events were successful, offering a place for veterans to camp and enjoy being with old friends.

In 1881, the State Legislature provided housing. The buildings completed, according to an article by Mark Okrant, were a Headquarters Building, the 3rd Regiment and First Band Building, and 7th Regiment Building (1885); 2nd Regiment Building and Manchester House Building (1886); the 16th Regiment Building and 1st Cavalry Building (1887); the 9th and 11th Regiments Building and 15th Regiment Building (1888); the National Veterans Association of New Hampshire Building (1891); the 14th Regiment Building (1893); and the Berdan’s Sharpshooters and Heavy Artillery Companies Building (1906).

Veterans and their families vacationed at the Veteran’s Campground, with many in attendance. Trains were a popular mode of transportation, bringing politicians to areas where veterans gathered on special occasions. Large crowds of veterans and others gathered on Grand Army Day and Governor’s Day. Civil War generals and political leaders and hopefuls gave speeches and attended picnics and socials, adding to the camaraderie of the attendees.

In the early 1900s, popular politi-

cian and leader, President Theodore Roosevelt, attended the 26th annual reunion, and between 20,000 to 40,000 people came to hear him speak in the Weirs Beach area. The area was decorated with bunting and flags and the lake was filled with steamboats and other vessels and must have been an amazing sight.

A typical and festive event took place on a weekend in August of 1930 at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Campground at Weirs Beach. The Reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic Spanish War, according to a printed piece by the New Hampshire Veteran’s Association, included a Spanish War and Veterans of Foreign Wars Day with a campfire, speeches, and music by the Laconia Municipal Band. Grand Army Day saw speakers and a campfire, and Woman’s Day featured Woman’s Auxiliary speakers, a Civil War reunion, and a campfire. The event closed with a Governor’s and American Legion Day “devoted to pleasure and the one feature a parade under the auspices of the New Hampshire Veteran’s Association,” related information about the event.

Alton’s Savage House was purchased by George Savage in 1850. Mr. Savage, a veteran, ran the large building as an inn until the late 1880s. Some years later, in 1914, his son, Henry Savage, bought the property in memory of his father, according to “Alton a Town to Remember” published by the Alton Old Photograph Committee. Henry ran the inn until 1939, with some of the rooms furnished for the use of the Sons of Union Veterans and their families.

Later, the Savage House became the American Legion Hall. (Major George Savage is pictured in “Alton a Town to Remember” standing with his beloved horse, Old Tom. It is said that Old Tom once saved the Major’s life; the horse is buried in Alton’s Riverside Cemetery near his master.)

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Fresh Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Mainstay Here, There, and Everywhere

By Mark Okrant According to a recent survey, 88 percent of American households eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. The National Turkey Federation tells us that an estimated 46 million turkeys are consumed every fourth Thursday in November.

To satisfy the annual demand of 16 pounds per capita, 245 million turkeys are raised and killed each year. Many of those turkeys are raised on large specialized farms until they reach the age of five to six months, at which time they are sent to slaughterhouses.

Headquartered at Mount Olive, North Carolina, Butterball, LLC, is the largest producer of turkeys in the United States. Butterball raises 17 million turkeys each year at its Mount Olive facility alone. Amazingly, the company’s turkeys are distributed to more than 50 countries worldwide.

The vast majority (80 percent) of consumers purchase frozen birds for their Thanksgiving feasts. With the pandemic having caused a number of holiday celebrations to be postponed or dramatically reduced in size, there was an increased demand for turkeys that are smaller than 16 pounds in size.

Nationally, problems meeting demand were exacerbated by labor and production challenges resulting from the pandemic. Consequently, there has been a shortage of those smaller fresh and frozen turkeys in supermarkets.

Closer to home, in the greater Lakes Region, there are a number of farms that raise turkeys as part of their agricultural activities. They include Birch Rise Farm and Hermit Brook Farm in Sanbornton, No-View Farm in Ossipee,

Top of the Hill Farm in Wolfeboro, and Trailbend Farm in Belmont. During a recent interview with Monique Labreque of Hermit Brook Farm, we learned a great deal about the process of raising turkeys on a smaller scale than mega-businesses like Butterball, Jennie-O, and Cargill.

Labreque rises every day at 2 a.m. in order to conduct all of the activities that are demanded of an operation like Hermit Brook. The farm maintains a stock of 300 turkeys in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday. Unlike larger farms in the U.S., Hermit Brook does not breed its own stock. Instead, they purchase day-old poults from a professional hatchery in Marietta, Tennessee.

From there, the process of fattening the poults on corn and other grains begins.

Once the young turkeys reach the age of 16 to 18 weeks, they are ready for slaughter. In the case of Hermit Brook, that occurs right on the farm in Sanbornton. Having their own slaughter facility works well, for most of the

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farm’s customers consist of local residents. A majority of them, and others from New Hampshire, as well as a number of commuters from Massachusetts, return every year.

Labreque says the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a very strong impact upon how the farm raised its turkeys. However, early in the season, numerous customers called the farm and cancelled orders, as they were not

planning to hold their usual Thanksgiving Day gatherings. A number of customers then came to the farm at the last minute to request turkeys. Similar to the national pattern, people were gathering in smaller groups, thus a substantial demand for turkeys weighing less than 16 pounds.

Labreque was prepared to satisfy her customers, but “One adjustment we made was not allowing people into our cooler. Since COVID began, we have been conducting business out-ofdoors.”

The projected demand for turkeys during Thanksgiving 2021 is a bit unclear, but the signs are promising. One hundred eighty of Hermit Brook’s 300 turkeys already have been reserved.

“Recently, we received 52 reservations in one day, and we haven’t even begun to advertise yet,” Labreque said with a smile in her voice.

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Register For Gilford Turkey Trot What began as a small group of local residents getting together for a morning run on Thanksgiving morning has turned into annual event attracting more than 400 people from all over New England.

The Gilford Youth Center Turkey Trot is a 5K Race and Family Walk that this year will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 25. Runners will start at 9 a.m., and walkers at 8:45 a.m., rain, snow, or shine.

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Flying Monkey To Show ‘The Big Parade’ The 1925 film “The Big Parade” will be featured with live accompaniment by silent film musician Jeff Rapsis at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

“The Big Parade” was the “Saving Private Ryan” of its time: a movie that showed audiences war as experienced by a front-line soldier whose life is changed forever by the experience. It is a sprawling World War I epic that was a box office sensation which made MGM into a powerhouse studio.

Released just a few years after the end of World War I, the film was hailed by critics as the first Hollywood film to depict the harsh reality of combat and its impact on troops. Its battle scenes were staged on a massive scale and retain their ability to shock audiences today.

“The Big Parade” was based on the best-selling novel “What Price Glory?” and it follows the story of a young man (John Gilbert) who enlists in the Army just before the U.S. enters the war. He is shipped out to France, where he falls in love with a French woman before

Silent film megastar John Gilbert (center) crouches in a foxhole in ‘The Big Parade’ (1925), the landmark World War I silent film blockbuster. The movie will be screened with live music on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth.

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machine, where they must endure the ultimate tests of duty and honor in a battle they come to see as meaningless.

In addition to its vivid war scenes, the film contains a famous dramatic sequence in which the French woman (Renée Adorée) realizes her love for the soldier and tries to find him to say good-bye as the massive convoy of troops pulls out for the front. Another celebrated sequence depicts the light-hearted first meeting of the soldier and the girl, in which he teaches her how to chew gum.

“The Big Parade” was the top-grossing movie of the entire silent film era, earning $6.4 million domestically and making director King Vidor into the Steven Spielberg of his day. It stood as MGM’s biggest single box office hit until the release of “Gone With the Wind” in 1939.

The 6:30 p.m. showing at the Flying Monkey is the latest installment of the silent film series at 39 Main Street, Plymouth.

“We felt screening ‘The Big Parade’ was a suitable way to mark Veterans’ Day,” said Flying Monkey manager Brooks Bartlett. “World War I is now part of history, but this picture is from a time when it was foremost in people’s minds. What was then called ‘The Great War’ was the 9/11 of its day, and this film captures that intensity and allows us to experience it today.”

Rapsis will improvise a musical score to the film in real time, attempting to bridge the gap between silent film and modern audiences.

“Live music adds an element of energy to a silent film screening that’s really crucial to the experience,” Rapsis said. “‘The Big Parade’ is filled with great scenes that lend themselves well to music. It’s a real privilege to create a score to help this great picture come back to life.”

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Wolfeboro Lions Hold Poinsettia Sale The Wolfeboro Lions Club is sponsoring its annual poinsettia sale, and will deliver all orders received

by Nov. 19 on Tuesday, Nov. 23, and orders received

by Nov. 30 on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Deliveries will take place between 9 a.m. and noon.

Delivering the plants proved to be very popular last year, this year the Lions are offering a choice of delivery or the plants may be picked up at the Wolfeboro Library, the club will be using the same New Hampshire supplier.

Poinsettias are available in red, white, or pink, and in three sizes: sixinch, eight-inch, and 10-inch.

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be supporting the community.

All profits go to various Lions projects, including Operation Kids Sight, which screens school children for potential eye problems; the Lions eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, and hearing aids for those in need; sponsorship of local Boy Scout Troop 165; college book scholarships; the Doug Cady music scholarship; a NH Boat Museum boat-building scholarship; Lions’ Camp Pride, a summer camp for the disabled; and diabetes awareness for children and adults.

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As the temperatures cool and the foliage season gives way to fresh snows throughout the Granite State, residents and visitors need to practice personal safety, responsibility, and respect for other outdoor enthusiasts, according to N.H. Fish and Game Law Enforcement Chief Colonel Kevin Jordan.

All outdoor recreation — even the shortest hike — requires year-round awareness, preparation, and self-reliance, Jordan says. Venturing into the woods or onto an unfamiliar trail connects people with nature in a simple and inspirational way, but you need

to be prepared, as with any outdoor activity. Never rely on GPS mapping or app technology to guide you in remote mountains or woodlands. Those who practice self-reliance carry maps, a compass, and the knowledge to use both tools. Never rely on anything with a battery, except a flashlight.

“People hiking now must be aware of their physical limitations, rapidly changing conditions, and the unreliable cellular service in many of the Granite State’s most natural and scenic locations,” said Jordan. “Unpredictable weather, extreme temperature fluctu-

Community Asked To Help Guide Makers Mill While the contractors’ hammers are still swinging over at Makers Mill on Bay Street, Wolfeboro, the programs committee is busy planning details for next year’s classes in woodworking, metalworking, fiber arts, fine arts and crafts, jewelry-making and metalsmithing, digital fabrication, and media/IT technology. The goal is to open the doors next summer and welcome the community to a place in which it’s fun and fulfilling to tinker, fix, repair, invent, build, design, produce, craft, iterate, and innovate.

Each step of the Makers Mill creation story, starting back in 2017, has invited the community to guide and inform the process: the visioning events, the surveys, the feasibility studies and strategic plan — all these benchmarks were reached with input from volunteer community members who imagined creative ways that the Makers Mill Makerspace & Vocation Hub could serve the specific needs and aspirations of Carroll County.

All that creative energy was funneled into architectural designs for the building and the various work spaces

within it. Those designs on paper have morphed into real bricks-and-mortar renovations, and the current focus is on planning for an opening day next summer with a menu and schedule of programs available.

The community can guide the important next step of program development by sharing what sorts of classes, workshops, and programs would interest them and draw them to Makers Mill. A short, five- question survey is on the Makers Mill website blog page, the results of which will be used to determine program topics and logistics.

With feedback directly from its constituents, Makers Mill can put together an offering of programs that is aligned with community interests and needs.

Anyone who responds to the survey by the end of this year will be entered into a drawing for a six-month free membership to Makers Mill once the doors are open. The survey is located at www.makersmill.org/blog.

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ations, significantly reduced hours of daylight, and no electricity or wireless access mean that people must be prepared with flashlights, layers of clothing that will keep them warm and dry, and accurate maps and directions. All hikers, regardless of experience, must know when to turn back. This is not the time of the year for dangerous backcountry adventures in rapidly changing weather conditions. It is imperative that people enjoying New Hampshire’s natural resources exercise a high degree of caution. Unsafe and irresponsible behavior puts first responders and

volunteers at increased risk of injury.”

Jordan also strongly recommends that hikers carry the essentials for New Hampshire’s changeable weather conditions and for unanticipated emergencies: map, compass, warm clothing (sweater or fleece jacket, long pants — wool or synthetic —, wool hat, extra food and water, flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries, matches/firestarters, first aid kit/repair kit, whistle, rain/wind jacket and pants, and pocket knife.

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Fish and Game Offers In-Person and Online Safety Classes Winter will soon be here, and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is offering free in-person snowmobile safety education classes.

To operate a snowmobile or off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) in New Hampshire, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid motor vehicle driver’s license or have successfully completed an approved OHRV/ Snowmobile Safety Education class.

The classes are taught by instructors and staff trained by New Hampshire Fish and Game.

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult over the age of 18 when operating a snowmobile or OHRV, including on proper-

ty belonging to their parents, grandparents, or guardians.

Those interested in attending may register by visiting www.wildlife.state. nh.us/ohrv/education.html.

Online OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education classes also are available.

All online classes will include a combination of practical OHRV and snowmobile safety and the rules that apply to all trail riders. Learn more at www. wildlife.state.nh.us/ohrv/education-online.html.

“The online safety courses provide a convenient option for students to obtain their New Hampshire Rider Certificate, at their own pace, while learning key safety information important for

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riding both OHRVs and snowmobiles,” said Captain Michael Eastman, OHRV/ snowmobile education and law enforcement coordinator for the department. “The entire course can be taken on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, and offers a fun approach to learning by using live-action video and interactive learning modules.”

Many of the trained volunteer instructors who lead in-person classes are affiliated with one of the more than 100 snowmobile and 26 OHRV clubs in New Hampshire. “Joining a club is a great way to learn about safe riding, help support local landowners, and help maintain trails for your own and

others’ enjoyment,” Eastman said.

For more information on how to become involved with a snowmobile club, visit www.nhsa.com. For OHRV club information, visit www.nhohva. org.

In addition to safety education, Fish and Game conservation officers conduct patrols to detect and apprehend impaired snowmobile operators, enforce speed limits, deter unlawful offtrail riding, and detect machines with modified exhaust to help to keep the state’s snowmobile trails open and safe for all outdoor enthusiasts during the upcoming seasons.

The Schlenker Conservation Area, which boasts views of the Moose Mountains and Ossipee Range, is now under permanent protection.

Previously owned by the Garvin family whose ancestors were early settlers to the Wakefield area, the property was purchased by Cheryl Schlenker in 1977. At the time, it was the last property on Oak Hill Road from the Witchtrot Road end. The five-acre property has open agricultural fields as well as a Garvin family cemetery.

Cheryl said, “Oak Hill Road has been home since 1977. It has always been my desire to conserve the property in its natural state, realizing its natural beauty, abundance of wildlife, good soil, and close proximity and impact on lakes within the watershed.”

The Schlenker Property is within close proximity to many other conserved parcels.

Much of the property is bordered by wide stone walls, indicating that a high

percentage of the land was tilled, and “prime” designated agricultural soils occupy nearly 30 percent of the land, which increases its conservation. The surrounding pine forests provide habitat for local wildlife.

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways holds the conservation easement on the property, which will remain privately owned by the Schlenker family.

The costs of the easement were covered in part by the Alden Young Fund, established to support and increase conservation efforts within the town of Wakefield. Remaining funds for the project were provided through public and private fundraising efforts.

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways is a non-profit land trust working to conserve and connect water resources, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitats, and recreational land in Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro.

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Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra To Perform At PSU The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra will present its season-opening concert, “A Triumphant Return,” on Saturday Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at Plymouth State University’s Hanaway Theatre.

The concert will feature Dr. Adam Mayon, director of the university’s piano programs, performing Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” with the orchestra.

In addition to being a pianist and educator, Dr. Mayon is an author. He

received a musical arts degree in Piano Performance from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, with previous degrees from Eastman School of Music and Loyola University New Orleans. Adam is a dynamic performer and musical interpreter, often performing four-hand piano works with his wife, Zi Liang, also a collaborative pianist at PSU. Also performing will be violinist Sava Thurber, winner of the 2021 stu-

dent concerto scholarship competition, performing the “Carmen Fantasy” by Pablo de Sarasate.

The orchestra launched its concerto competition 13 years ago and, over the years, more than 150 talented high school students have auditioned, competing for scholarships and the opportunity to perform with the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra. A senior at Phillips Exeter Academy, Sava has been studying violin since age 4, and

actively performs in youth orchestras throughout New England. In 2019, he performed for Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine of Serbia. The program also features the orchestra performing one of Antonin Dvorak’s most famous masterworks, “Symphony No. 9 (New World).”

Tickets are on sale at www.LRSO. org. All ticketing is now done online, with reserved seating at all venues except PSU.

Inspired by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative’s November production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, several Laconia nonprofits have come together to create an interactive program of events for the community which celebrate Laconia.

Called “Celebrate Our Town - Laconia”, Powerhouse and the Belknap Mill will team up with Celebrate Laconia, Laconia Historical and Museum Society, and the Laconia Library to offer seven weeks of programs that explore the arts, culture, and history in Laconia.

Says, Karen Prior, Executive Director of the Belknap Mill, “As we were thinking of the themes of Wilder’s masterpiece and how it celebrates a small NH community, we thought it would be nice to reach out to other local groups and brainstorm ways we could collaborate to expand the impact of each organization to share in the celebration of our small NH community.”

Bookended by Powerhouse’s November 19 to 21 production at the Colonial and its January 7 to 9 workshop at the Belknap Mill of a new musical which shares many of the same themes of Our Town, the “Celebrate Our Town” events will include the Mill hosting art exhibits of Laconia-inspired art from community members and Laconia students as well as three new works of art produced by the Belknap Mill’s Art-

ist-in-Residence Larry Frates with help from community members.

The Mill will also host an exhibit on some of Laconia’s history put together by the Laconia Historical and Museum Society. The library will host a discussion about the play, as well as feature works of local writers.

For details on all events, as well as information about how the community can participate by sharing their artwork and stories, visit www.belknapmill. org/celebrate-our-town.

To participate in the art exhibit, contact Larry Frates via the website to find out how to join the painting fun, or to contact Jaylene Bengtson, who is curating the artwork submitted by community members.

Tickets are on sale for the Our Town production via the Colonial Theatre’s website, www.coloniallaconia.com, and patrons can sign up to attend the free discussion at the library on December 1; seating is limited.

Says Bryan Halperin, Powerhouse producer and director of Our Town, “There are 40 local individuals involved in the production of Our Town, but we know there are many more people out there who want to help us celebrate Laconia and can contribute stories and artwork, and more or who will want to view the online content, and attend the exhibits and discussions or theatre performances. This collab-

oration between community nonprofit organizations to celebrate our town is a way to show the city, donors and volunteers of the various organizations that the time, effort and funds committed to these groups produces benefits that the whole community can enjoy together.”

As with any public events during this time, COVID could have an impact on

the live events. People should check the website for updates on COVID safety precautions and for the possibility of some of the events becoming virtual.

Visit www.belknapmill.org or call the Belknap Mill at 603-524-8813. The Mill is located at 25 Beacon Street East in downtown Laconia, NH

Laconia Nonprofits Celebrate Our Town!

Masked Rehearsal

The cast of Nunsense will bring the zany Little Sisters of Hoboken to life on Thursday - Saturday, Nov. 11-13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m., at the Village Players’ Theater at 51 Glendon Street, Wolfeboro. From left are Carol Light, Kathleen Hill, Jennifer Schaffner, Anna Jortikka, and Emily Marsh. Tickets are on sale at www.village-players.com/nunsense or by leaving a voicemail at the box office, at 603-569-9656. Seating is limited because of COVID protocols, and masks are required. (Photo: Emily Judkins)

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Nov. 1 – 30, Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, Every $12 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with red circle sticker sold at Ossipee Hannaford generates a $1 donation to End 68 Hours of Hunger Wolfeboro Area Chapter providing weekend food to local children. Info: 603-515-6536.

Nov. 1, Last Day of Trail Season at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. Info: nhnature.org.

Nov. 1, Culinary Adventures, Soups, 6-7:30 pm, making recipes from the Soup Book cookbook, Moultonborough Public Library, Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895.

Nov. 3, Introduction to Knitted Socks Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Belknap Mill, Laconia. Info: www.belknapmill.org.

Nov. 3, Annual Meeting, Sandwich Historical Society, 6 p.m., Doris L. Benz Community Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich. Info: sandwichhistory@gmail. com.

Nov. 3, Webinar: Help Put Our Lakes on a Low-Salt Diet This Winter, sponsored by NH LAKES and NH Department of Environmental Services, 7 p.m. Free. Visit nhlakes.org/explore-lakes-webinars to learn more and sign up.

Nov. 4, Lakes Region Uncorked, 5 – 8 p.m., Church Landing at Mill Falls, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. 30-plus vendors offering variety of local craft beverages. Info: www.lakesregionuncorked.com.

Nov. 4, Ceramic Water Color Deer Sushi Plate, 6 – 9 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

Nov. 4, Pat Metheney Side Eye concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Nov. 4, Theatre Thursday Matinee, 1-3 pm, free, held in Agnes Thompson Mtg. Room, 603-875-2550, Gilman Library, 100 Main St., Alton.

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Nov. 4-7, Matilda, district-wide musical, 7:30 pm, also 2 pm on Nov. 7, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin, tickets/info: www.franklinoperahouse. org, 603-934-1901.

Nov. 5, Second Annual Charity Silent Auction Opening, noon - 7 p.m., ArtWorks Gallery &Fine Crafts, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua. Browse auction items, meet potter Sally Cornwell from 5 to 7 p.m. Also online at www.chocoruaartworks. com. Bids close Sunday, Dec. 12. Info: 603-323-8041.

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Nov. 5, Forest Gnome-Paint & Sip, 6 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

Nov. 5, Author Alex Kershaw discusses Netflix Series The Liberator, free Putnam Fund program at Belknap Mill, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5, Tusk The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute at the Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Nov. 5-6, Tatting for All Skill Levels, League of NH Craftsmen-Meredith Fine Arts Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway. Friday, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – Noon. Info: https://meredith.nhcrafts.org.

Nov. 6, Christmas Tree Painting Party, 1 – 3 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

Nov. 6-7, Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Fair, Tanger Outlets, Tilton. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Nov. 6, Phil Vassar concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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Nov. 6-7, Silver Bells Holiday Craft Fair, Sat. and Sun. 10 am-4 pm, over 80 exhibitors, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, Joyce’s Craft Show, 603387-1510.

Nov. 7, Make Your Own Wool Feather Tree, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen-Fine Craft Gallery, Meredith. Info: 603-279-7920, http:// meredithnhcrafts.org/classes.

Nov. 7, Fall Bridal Show, noon-3 pm, by Lakes Region Bride magazine, wedding vendors, gowns and more, Church Landing, DW Highway, Meredith, info: www.lakesregionbride.com.

Nov. 7, Snow Tree: Fused Glass Class, 1 – 3 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

Nov. 7, Mushroom Cooking Class, 2 – 4:30 p.m., NH Mushroom Company, 153 Garner Hill Road, Tamworth. Info: www.nhmushrooms.com.

Nov. 8, History of Agriculture As Told By Barns, presented by John C. Porter, virtual event sponsored by Lakes Region Community College and Bennett Library, 7 p.m. Info: Penny Garrett, pgarrett@ccsnh.edu or 603-524-3207.

Nov. 9, Life Downstairs: British Servant Culture in Fact, Fiction, and Film with Ann McClellan, interim provost and vice-president of academic affairs at Plymouth State University, at Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 6:30 p.m. Info: 603-524-4775 or info@laconialibrary.org.

Nov. 9, Meet the Author – Anders Morley, 6:30-8 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, Holland St., Moultonborough, info: 603-476-8895.

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Nov. 9, “The Modern Era of Hotel Development - 1983 to 2019”, talk by Rusty McClear for Meredith Historical Society, 7 pm, held at Meredith Community Center, free, refreshments at 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m., meredithhistoricalsocietynh.com.

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Nov. 10, Forest Gnome Paint & Sip Night, 6 p.m., Crazy Cat Winery, 365 Lake St., Bristol. Info: www.crazycatwinery.com.

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Nov. 10, Interacting With Wabanaki-Maine History, Zoom presentation sponsored by Cook Memorial Library and Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 6 p.m.

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Nov. 10, The Big Parade, silent movie, 6:30 p.m, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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Nov. 11, The Wailin Jennys concert, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Nov. 11-13, Nunsense, 7:30 p.m.,Village Players Theatre, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, tickets: www.village-players.org.

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Nov. 12, Tommy Vext, Struggle Jennings, A Killer’s Confession, God Bless The Outlaws Tour, Granite State Music Hall, 546 Main St., Laconia, 5 p.m. Info: www.granitestatemusichall.com.

Nov. 12, Fresh Powder Paint & Sip, 6 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

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Nov. 12, AudioBody, electronic circus arts show, 7:30 pm, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin, tickets/info: www.franklinoperahouse.org, 603-934-1901.

Nov. 12, Keller Williams concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Nov. 13, Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Belmont High School, 255 Seavey Road, Belmont. Info: 603-267-6525.

Nov. 13, Annual Meeting, Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, 10 a.m., Doris L. Benz Community Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich.

Nov. 13, Make Earrings Day at League of NH Craftsmen-Meredith Fine Arts Gallery, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Info at http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes.

Nov. 13, Winter Horse Paint & Sip, 6 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

Nov. 13, Don Dokken & George Lynch Together On Stage, 6 p.m., Granite State Music Hall, 548 Main St., Laconia. Info: www.granitestatemusichall.com.

Nov. 13, Fred Moyer, virtual concert, Wolfeboro Friends of Music, info: www. wfriendsofmusic.org, 603-569-2151.

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Nov. 14, Environmental Board Games for Teens and Adults, 9:30 a.m. – noon , Squam Lakes Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. Info: www.nhnature.org.

Nov. 14, Nunsense, 2 p.m.,Village Players Theatre, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, tickets: www.village-players.org.

Nov. 16, NH Mobile Vaccination Van, Doris L. Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Info: 603-284-7211 or BenzCommunityCenter@ gmail.com.

Nov. 17, Mystery Book Club, 10:30-11:30 am & 7-8 pm, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895.

Nov. 18, Winter Birch Trees Fused Glass Class, 6 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

Nov. 18-21, Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus, holiday-themed radio play with onstage sound effects, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith. Thursday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Info: www. winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Nov. 19, Christmas at the Castle Preview Party, 4-7 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, https://www.castleintheclouds.org.

Nov. 19, Clay Christmas Tree, 6 p.m., Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia.

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Nov. 19-21, Our Town by Thornton Wilder, 7:30 pm, 11/21 at 2 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info: 800-657-8774, www. coloniallaconia.com.

Nov. 20, Pie/Bake Sale, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main St., Union, to benefit Women’s Fellowship Missions. Info: Betty at 603-473-2727.

Nov. 20, Wolfeboro Turkey Trot, starting and ending outside Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Info: www.wolfeborochamber. com.

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Nov. 20, Thanksgiving on the Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Nov. 20, Nature-Inspired Wreath-Making, 1-3 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia. Info: 603366-5695.

Nov. 20, Forest Gnome Paint & Sip, 6 p.m. Art Escape, 636 Union Ave., Laconia. Info: www.artescapenh.com.

Nov. 20, LACS Country Lit 2021 Tour, 6 p.m., Granite State Music Hall, 546 Main St., Laconia. Info: www.granitestatemusichall.com.

Nov. 20, Glen Phillips & Chris Barron concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Nov. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, Christmas at the Castle 2021, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, https://www.castleintheclouds.org.

Nov. 21, FUNds4Paws.org Bowlathon, 10 a.m., Funspot, Rte. 3, 579 Endicott St. N., Weirs Beach. Raffles, team prizes, more. Bring a dog or cat donation and get ice cream. Register at FUNds4paws.org/bowlathon.

Nov. 25, 40th annual Turkey Trot starting at 9 a.m. at Newfound Grocery and Country Store, Rte. 3-A, Bridgewater, 9 a.m. Register in person on the day of the race or pre-register via Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ NewfoundCountryStore.

Nov. 25, Gilford Youth Center Turkey Trot, 5K race and family walk, 9 a.m., beginning and ending at 19 Potter Hill Road. Info: gilfordyouthcenter.com or 603-524-6978.

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Nov. 26, Murray Hill Weaving Open House, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 685 Murray Hill Road, Hill. Info: www.murrayhillweaving.com.

Nov. 27, Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade, 3 p.m. Santa will be there to light the Community Christmas Tree after the parade. Info: www.wolfeborochamber. com.

Nov. 27, Center Harbor Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Bandstand overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, 5:30 p.m., followed by caroling, music by the Center Harbor Town Band, and refreshments. Sponsored by the Center Harbor Community Development Association. Info: 603-455-4379.

Nov. 27, Juston McKinney Comedian, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 South Main St., Plymouth. Info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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Dec. 2, Judy Collins concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Dec. 2, Theatre Thursday Matinee, 1-3 pm, free, held in Agnes Thompson Mtg. Room, 603-875-2550, Gilman Library, 100 Main St., Alton.

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Dec. 3-11, Elf, the musical, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin, tickets/info: www.franklinoperahouse.org, 603-934-1901.

Dec. 4, Annual Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gilford High School, 88 Alvah Wilson Road. Info: ghscraftfair@sau73-org.

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Dec. 4, Needle-Felted Ornament-Making, 10 a.m. – noon, followed by workshop on making stocking stuffers, 1 – 3 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia. Info: 603-366-5695.

Dec. 4-5, Festival of Trees, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin.

Info: 603-934-1901 or franklinoperahouse.org.

ONGOING Altrusa Club of Laconia, Woodside Building, Taylor Community, 435 Union Ave., Laconia, second Tuesday of every month, 5:30 p.m.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, info/call for hours: 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Belknap Mill Page Turners Book Club, 6 p.m., meets virtually on the last Wednesday of the month. Info: bookclub@belknapmill.org.

Blessed Bargains Thrift Shop, First Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, 603-755-4816.

Curbside Food Pickup, 11 am-3 pm Tuesdays & Fridays, call ahead with your order for farm fresh foods, meats & more, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, remickmuseum.org.

Evangelical Living Military Ministry, meets third Sat. of each month, non-denominiational Christ centered ministry for veterans and active military personnel, 9-11 am, 122 Meredith Center Rd., Meredith Center Free Will Baptist Church fellowship fall, 603-520-4229, flyingfabian213@gmail.com.

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Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St, Freedom, info: 610-762-2493.

Freedom Village Store, variety of goods from artisan items to baked goods and much more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, info: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore. org.

Friends & Fiber Group, drop-in gathering, Wednesdays from 6-8 pm, bring fiber projects, Community Rm., Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich, 603284-7168. All are welcome, free admission.

Gilmanton Historical Society, Old Town Hall, Rt. 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, open Oct,-May on second and fourth Sat. of each month, 10 am-noon, www. gilmantonhistoricalsociety.org.

Goat Hike, walk the property with a cute kid goat, Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, Tamworth, info: 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

In the Round, via ZOOM, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/806102625. Info: 603284-7532.

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Knot Only Knitters, virtual knitting & fiber arts group meets every Monday 2:30-4:30 pm, Minot Sleeper Library, Bristol, 603-744-3352, www. minotsleeperlibrary.org.

Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 10 am-6 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603998-0029.

Lakes Region Curling Assoc., Pop Whalen Ice Arena, Wolfeboro, www. lakesregioncurlingnh.org.

Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, info/events: 603-569-2428, www. lakesregiongenealogy.wordpress.com.

Lakes Region Pantry & Gift Shop, open Saturdays 10 am-1 pm; Wed.-Fri. 11 am-4 pm, donations of clothing/household items welcome, 977 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-476-5400, www.lakesregionfoodpantry.org.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 603279-9015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 603-279-7920.

Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666. Walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines.

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

NH Farm Museum, Sat. – Sun., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

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Open Mic Night, 7 pm, every Monday, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 603-293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

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

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

Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, tours, events, goat hike and more, Tamworth, info: 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Samuel H. Wentworth Library, 35 Main St., Center Sandwich. Monday – Thursday, 12 – 6 p.m.; Fridays 12:30 – 6 p.m.; Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

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Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 603-2799015 (25 new sculptures on the walk this year).

Second Annual Charity Silent Auction, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua. Bid in person, phone or email. Bids close Sunday, Dec. 12. Details and items online at www.chocoruaartworks.com. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday – Monday. Info: 603-323-8041.

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‘Cue the Grill Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Autumn Fun

By Chef Kelly Ross Hello, my Lakes Region friends.

Much of our color is gone, the temps are definitely dropping, and Halloween is behind us, which means next in line is Thanksgiving season.

All in all, cooking a good bird is something most all of us have our own ways of doing. I think a perfect mentality today is to attack a fun soup or two with some delicious side dishes

and desserts that scream Turkey Day with volume, and if your family is anything like mine, volume is spelt with a capitol V. We jokingly mention at most family reunions that Helen Keller can hear every word out of our mouths.

OK, so let’s start off with a fun soup. It’s almost impossible to think “Thanksgiving” without thinking “butternut squash.” We will use this theme a few times today, as butternut squash

is truly a classic. The only people I don’t know who aren’t fans are kids — I think mainly because of the color. There is no doubt in my mind that, if someone who says they don’t like it was blindfolded and tasted it, they would fall in love. Regardless, we are going to start today’s festivities with a great Turkey Day prelim, a delicious Butternut Squash Soup. This has those two outstanding factors, in that it is delicious and simple to prepare. You can’t lose with those factors.

Butternut Squash Soup 8 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash, roasted 1 tsp cinnamon and ½ tsp salt for roasting the squash 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 large apples of choice, peeled, cored, seeded and cubed 1 large sweet onion, sliced ¼ -½ tsp curry depending on your taste 7 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk 2 tbsp salt, plus a little more if desired For starters, put the cubed squash in a bowl and toss with the cinnamon and salt, put on a greased pan, and put into a preheated 425-degree oven for 30-40 minutes.

While baking, set up a large skillet over a medium-high heat and add the coconut oil, onion slices, apple cubes,

curry, and a few shakes of salt, and sauté for about 10 minutes, until the apples and onions are well softened.

Add the vegetable broth, milk, and squash from the oven and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and continue to cook, uncovered, for about ½ of an hour. Add the salt in small doses, taste and add more as needed. Put the contents in a blender or food processor, or use a hand-held immersion blender until the soup is completely smooth. Put back into the pot and over low heat and let simmer until ready to serve.

This is great for a few days or, if preferred, it freezes very well. My wife is a huge fan of soups to bring to work for lunch and this one is a big favorite or hers.

So I have to toss another soup idea by you, as this is my favorite soup season. My family are huge suckers for soups as well. When I have a crowd coming over for Turkey Day, I ask my family what they want, and a soup has been required many times. This recipe has been a huge “go-to” for everyone to make the day after. If your family loves the flavors of the Southwest, you will love utilizing this recipe after the big dinner. It’s not overly spicy, but never forget to doctor up any recipe more to

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Southwestern Creamy Cheesy Turkey Soup 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium red onion, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 cup chopped baby carrots 1 cup crimini mushrooms, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 lbs cooked turkey breasts or thighs or combo, ideally cubed, or shredded 1 ½ tbsp chili powder 1 ½ tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp fresh grind pepper 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 oz, Do not drain 4 cups chicken or turkey broth, homemade or store bought 2 cups half-and-half 4 oz creamed cheese, room temp, cut into cubes 2 ½ cups Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes Topping 1 large tomato, diced ¼ red onion Lime wedges, optional 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro This is pretty easy, but let me preface this recipe as well as many in that, although they do go together fairly quickly, like most soups and sauces, they are at their best when sitting a day

or two. Depending on your crowd, or options. importantly in my household, if you First on my hit list is a great blend want this to eat for a few days or if you of veggies that are roasted with maple want to freeze some in portions like I and cinnamon. The smell and flavor are do for my wife, you may want to douusually winners. This contains butterble up on recipes. nut squash, sweet potatoes, and brussel In a large Dutch oven pan, heat the sprouts, as well as walnuts and cranolive oil and sauté the onion, celery, berries. This is outstanding! mushrooms, peppers, and garlic for 2-4 Maple Cinnamon Roasted Vegeminutes until the veggies are translutables cent and softened. In a bowl, toss the ½ cup olive oil chicken with the chili powder, cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon coriander, salt, and pepper, and add to 1 ½ tsp salt the pan. Sauté the chicken in the pan ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper OF WRAPPED COMPOSITE with the veggies for VINYL 5-7 minutes until 1 ½ lbs butternut squash, peeled, the chicken is cooked. Add the tomaseeded, and cut into ½ inch cubes toes and chicken broth and bring to 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and a boil. Lower the heat to simmer and cubed into ½ inch cubes let it go for 20 minutes or so. Remove 1 lb of fresh brussel sprouts, from the heat, and stir in the cream trimmed and cut in half cheese and Velveeta until well-blend¾ cups walnut halves ed. Return to a simmer and stir well. ¾ cup dried cranberries Remove from the heat again, add the 1 ½-2 cups maple syrup half-and-half, taste, and adjust seasonPreheat your oven to 400 degrees. ings as it fits your taste. Put back on In a large bowl, combine the oil and a low simmer for 15 minutes. Remove all seasonings and mix well. Add the from the heat for the last time. Ladle cubed squash and sweet potatoes, as the soup into the individual bowls, top well as the brussel sprouts, and toss with chopped tomatoes, onions, and ciwell so all is well-coated with the sealantro, and squeeze a lime wedge over soned oil. Pour the oiled veggies on a the top and dig in. Scrumptous! greased baking sheet or two and bake Let’s move on to some fun side for 35-40 minutes, or until the veggies dishes to accompany the big bird. I are browned and tender. Pour the vegwill admit, when I have done the big gies on a platter, sprinkle the top with meal with family over the years, usuwalnuts and cranberries, and drizzle ally with 20-30 of us, there have been with the maple syrup. Sprinkle with 7-8 side dishes. Kind of overkill, but additional cinnamon if desired and with all the eaters we had, most of the serve immediately. Watch for many, bowls of side dishes were beaten up many happy faces! pretty well. Obviously, if you have less The next great side dish for the big than a dozen or so at the table, you defidinner combines two of my favorites, nitely don’t need that many side dishes, although both are as simple are as they but it is important to utilize some great come, and those are taters and corn.

When I am hungry and don’t feel much like cooking, I often just toss a tater or two in the oven and cook off a can of corn and inhale them. This combo dish is a fun and popular side dish that is always a popular one with any crowd.

Sweet Corn and Potato Au Gratin 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh grind black pepper 1 cup whole milk DECKING 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1/8 inch slices, skin on 2 cups fresh corn off the cob, or frozen corn 1 can creamed corn, 8 oz can 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup panko bread crumbs 2 tbsp butter, melted 1/3 cup grated parmesan In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in the butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic, salt, and pepper until well-blended. Add the milk gradually while stirring well. Stir in the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for an additional 10 minutes or so until the spuds become somewhat tender. Stir in the corn and creamed corn and combine well, then do the same with the cheddar.

Grab a 9-inch-square pan or similar and grease the bottom and sides well.

Pour the concoction into the dish very carefully. In a small bowl, combine the panko, melted butter, and parmesan, and top the potato mixture with it. Put

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As I alluded to earlier, butternut squash is a big favorite of mine. This recipe is by far my all-time favorite. It is chock full of deliciousness and has an outstanding crunchy topping to it which makes it unique compared to any other squash dish I have ever had.

This is a guaranteed success story at the Thanksgiving Day table.

Honey-Thyme Butternut Dish ½ cup honey 1 tsp dried thyme, divided A 5 lb butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced 3 tbsp water ¼ cup olive oil, plus 2 tbsp, divided 1 ½ tsp of both sea salt and fresh grind black pepper ¾ cup panko In a large saucepan, heat the honey and ½ tsp of the thyme, stirring frequently over a low heat for 4-5 minutes. It should be very fragrant. In a large microwave-safe dish, combine the squash and water. Cover and zap in the microwave for 6-8 minutes until squash is tender. Drain. Add ¼ cup of

the olive oil and 1 tsp each of the salt and pepper and toss well to coat the squash.

On a flat surface, stack the squash slices. Set a 9-inch-square baking dish on its side and fill with the squash stacks. Once the pan is full, put the dish back in its regular position. Drizzle 3 tbsp of the honey mix over the squash.

Bake for 45-50 minutes.

In a small skillet, heat the remaining oil over a medium heat. Add the bread crumbs, as well as the remaining salt and pepper. Cook and stir over a medium heat for about 5 minutes just before the squash will be coming out of the oven. It should become golden brown.

Once the squash is out of the oven, pour the panko mix over the top and drizzle the remaining honey mix over the top of the crumbs and serve.

So it’s time to talk about a couple of desserts. Well, one is a definite dessert and the other is more of a sweet snack, but regardless, these are great additions to have banging around on Thanksgiving.

Let’s start with the dessert. I love a good bread pudding, although I know some who don’t, usually complaining about the texture/consistency. I never quite understood that angle, but to each

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Butterscotch and Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding 9 cups of a fresh homemade bread, such as an Italian or English bread, cut into ½ cubes 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup caramel chips 4 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half ½ cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup melted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp of a mix of white sugar and ground cinnamon Butterscotch sauce Vanilla ice cream and/or whipped cream Grease a 4-quart slow cooker. Plop in the bread and half the pecans.

In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla until well-blended. Pour over the bread and pecans and press down gently so the bread absorbs the liquid. Sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mix over it. Microwave the caramel chips in 15-second increments and stir until melted. Pour over the top and sprinkle the rest of the pecans over the top. Cook covered on low for 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Serve warm, top with ice cream and/ or whipped cream, and finish with butterscotch sauce and listen to everyone shut up and enjoy. Wicked good!

Lastly, as I said, this is more of a treat to have banging around the house this time of year than it is a dessert,

and that is a classic: fudge. It’s time to introduce you to a pumpkin fudge.

It goes together pretty easily; the only difficult or frustrating thing about it is waiting a few hours for it to cool and set and, more importantly, eat.

Creamy Pumpkin Fudge 3 cups sugar ¾ cups butter 5 oz can evaporated milk ½ can canned pumpkin 10 oz package of caramel chips 2 tsp ground cinnamon 7 oz marshmallow fluff Spray a 9 x 13 glass baking pan with pan spray. Line the pan with foil and spray that generously as well. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and pumpkin.

Cook over a medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it boils. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to boil, still stirring, at a moderate rate until a digital thermometer reaches 234 degrees. I know it’s a weird number, but trust me. This will likely take 1520 minutes, so be patient. Pull off the heat immediately. Stir in the caramel chips and cinnamon and stir until the chips have melted completely. Add the marshmallow and continue to stir until well-melted and smooth. Pour the mixture into the foiled pan and let it sit for 2-3 hours until completely cooled. Do so at room temp. Do not rush the cooling process. Once cooled, pull out the foil from the pan, cut into squares, and enjoy. I know you will!

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Advance Tickets to Christmas at the Castle Now Available Castle in the Clouds will offer its popular “Christmas at the Castle” program on the weekends just before and after Thanksgiving. The festive annual event will have the theme of “Holiday Carols,” with local businesses and designers showcasing their design aesthetics by adopting and decorating a room in the mansion or an area of the estate grounds.

This year’s decorators include Branch and Bloom of Wolfeboro, Décor Fleurish of Wolfeboro, Great Impressions Staging of Wolfeboro, Lake Life Realty of Moultonborough, Random Gardener of Effingham, Riverstone Florals & Design of Gilford, Stark Creative of Wolfeboro, Steele Hill Resort of Sanbornton, and Zoe Jax Gin Designs of Moultonborough.

In addition to touring the decorated mansion, ticket-holders will be able to browse unique and local wares at

the Artisan Fair and in the Gift Shop, take holiday pictures at a photo station, have lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant, and come away with graband-go craft and treat bags.

Admission to Christmas at the Castle will be between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 20-21 and 26-28. Admission price is discounted for those ages 5-17, and free for ages 4 and under. Tickets are limited this year and must be pre-purchased online or over the phone; there will be no sales at the door.

All guests are encouraged to wear face coverings while indoors, on the trolley, and whenever social distancing cannot be practiced.

To access the event, use the property entrance at 586 Ossipee Park Road on Route 171 and check in at the Carriage House.

For more information, visit castleintheclouds.org or call 603-476-5900.

The Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire is inviting artists who live and work in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts to submit drawings on the theme of its 2022 exhibition, On the Edge.

On the Edge implies a balancing act, the eve of discovery. The edge can be structural: a border, boundary or threshold. It could also be perceived in human terms: those on the margins or the fringe; apprehension or society tension. The theme is open to the artists’ interpretation.

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Hansel & Gretel Antiques To Participate in Tuftonboro Holiday Festival Hansel & Gretel Antiques will participate in the 26th annual Tuftonboro Holiday Festival on Nov. 13 and 14. It will be the group shop’s tenth year in the event.

The shop offers a wide selection of antiques and collectibles for home adornment or unique gifts.

Hansel & Gretel Antiques is Tour Stop No. 4, among 11 other Tuftonboro participants town-wide. The shop is located at 436 Governor Wentworth Highway, Route 109, in Melvin Village, and offers easily accessible parking.

Hansel & Gretel Antiques will be open on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Festival organizers are encouraging shoppers to get a jump-start on gift purchases here, avoiding the box store crowds and online shopping shortages.

The festival provides an opportunity to spend the day meandering throughout Tuftonboro’s scenic countryside, experiencing “one-of-a-kind” shopping while supporting local artisans, non-profits, and merchants from the area.

Hansel & Gretel Antiques’ current retail location was home to the original Hansel & Gretel (Candy-Gift) Shop which operated for many years in Mel-

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vin Village. Beloved by many children living or vacationing in New Hampshire, their penny candy, prized fishing pond, scary witch, and gift shop still linger in the minds of those who visit the (now) antique store.

Today, the vendors say, the public can “fish” for a multitude of unique treasures available from the 50 participants. Many of items come from homes or artisans in the Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro area. Reproductions of the old shop’s postcards also are for sale, featuring original photographic images of the interior and exterior of the former penny candy shop.

Among the unique offerings are an 18th century glazed yellow pine corner cupboard associated with George Washington’s granddaughter, Martha Parke Custis; iron door stops c.192030; and tables, chairs, clocks, toys, antiques, art, New Hampshire , neon signs, and beverage and automobile advertising items.

Reclaimed wood and refurbished furniture by Tuftonboro artisans B. Palmer, Penny Bean, and Dominique Grey feature tables, chairs, benches, dressers, and other items. For those looking for personal gift items, the shop has a large selection of genuine southwest Native American Indian jewelry, vintage and estate pieces, and handcrafted jewelry by Wolfeboro artist Lynda S. Vogel. Vintage mid-century holiday brooches, earrings, and rhinestones can add just the right “glam” to your seasonal attire.

Hansel & Gretel vendors will have hundreds of unique holiday items in a variety of sizes and styles, portray-

ing St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and his entourage. Vintage trees and displays will feature antique and Old Worldstyle Shiny Bright©, metal, wood, and handmade ornaments.

Sleds from different eras, ice skates, snowshoes, and sleigh bells, along with a selection of the Dickens Village Series houses and accessories also will be available, as well as winter-themed art, holiday dishes, pottery, textiles, snowmen, folk art items, greenery, and locally handcrafted wares.

Hours and times at the 12 locations taking part in the Tuftonboro Holiday festival will vary, but are individually noted on the festival tour maps, available at Hansel & Gretel Antiques, the Tuftonboro Historical Society Museum Barn (10 vendors), Pinecone Café & Country Store, Spider Web Gardens, Caldera Gallery, Mary’s Garage, Friends of the Libby, Alyssa Berry, Scentsy Open House, Lianie’s Boutique, and The Olde Ways at Mustard Seed Farm. Maps in advance will be available at the Tuftonboro Town Offices, Post Office, and Free Public Library.

Hikers Club will offer a special holiday luncheon on Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at the Todaro Center in Mirror Lake.

The public is asked to follow CDC COVID-19 guidelines for everyone’s protection.

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Festive Holiday Events and Cut-Your-Own-Trees

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper The holidays are fast approaching and many areas in the Lakes Region are planning wonderful seasonal events.

From craft fairs to concerts to Santa visits, there’s something for every age and interest. Here are some events to get the whole family in the spirit. (Remember to call ahead to make sure the event you wish to attend has not been postponed.)

The Silver Bells Craft Fair, presented

by Joyce’s Craft Shows, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, Route 3 in Tilton. Call 603-528-4014.

Get started on your holiday shopping at the Belmont High School Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will offer more than 100 vendors with plenty of craft-like gifts and food. The high school is located at 255 Seavey Road in Belmont; call 603-267-6525.

Kick off the festive season with

the annual Tuftonboro Holiday Open House, taking place at about 12 locations in the Tuftonboro area. The popular holiday event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14, with locations opening at 9 or 10 a.m. Information and locations will be on the event flyer/map, which will be available at

Pine Cone Country Store, Hansel & Gretel Antiques, the Tuftonboro Town Offices, and the Melvin Village and Tuftonboro post offices, as well as the Pier 19 Country Store. Many shoppers make this event the start of their holiday season, visiting locations on the map to purchase handmade gifts and baked goods. Plan to have lunch by

the Hiker’s Club at the Todaro Center on Governor Wentworth Highway in Mirror Lake. You also may access information on Facebook at Tuftonboro Holiday Festival or call Sue Weeks at 603-520-0395.

From Nov. 18 to 21, the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith will present “Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus,” a holiday-themed radio play. The Winni Players return with their annual live radio drama. This classic holiday story stems from a young girl’s innocent letter to the editor of The New York Sun in 1897. It will be told in the format of an old-fashioned radio drama, complete with onstage sound effects. For tickets and information, call 603-279-0333.

The Playhouse is located at 33 Footlight Circle in Meredith.

Make a Nature-Inspired Wreath on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center at 928 White Oaks Road

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If you love to get out and exercise, plan to be at the Wolfeboro Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the former railroad station building in Wolfeboro. The 5K race is a lot of fun; for information, call 603569-5639.

Spend the day at the Christmas at the Castle event in Moultonborough on the weekends of Nov. 20 and 21 and Nov. 26-28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to touring the decorated mansion, ticket-holders can browse unique and local wares at the Artisan Fair and in the Gift Shop, take holiday pictures at a photo station, have lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant (first-come, first-served), and continue the fun at home with grab-and-go craft and treat bags. Admission to Christmas at the Castle is discounted for those ages 5-17 and free for ages 4 and under.

To offer a safe event for all guests and staff, tickets are limited this year and must be pre-purchased online or over the phone; there will be no sales at the door. Carriage House activities, including the Artisan Fair and restaurant, are only accessible to ticket-holders. All guests are encouraged to wear face coverings while indoors, on the trolley, and whenever social distancing cannot be practiced. To access the event, guests should use the property entrance located at 586 Ossipee Park Road on Route 171 in Moultonborough and check in at the Carriage House.

This year’s Castle decorators include Branch and Bloom of Wolfeboro; Décor Fleurish of Wolfeboro; Great Impressions Staging of Wolfeboro; Lake Life Realty of Moultonborough; Random Gardener of Effingham; Riverstone Florals & Design of Gilford; Stark Creative of Wolfeboro; Steele Hill Resort of Sanbornton; and Zoe Jax Gin Designs of Moultonborough. For information, visit castleintheclouds. org or call for tickets at 603-476-5900.

The Gilford Youth Center Turkey Trot is a 5K Race and Family Walk

will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 25. It is a great way to start the holiday. Runners begin at 9 a.m. and walkers at 8:45 a.m.

The event will take place rain, snow, or shine. The registered 5K course is considered flat and fast. It is ideal for both runners and walkers, beginning and ending at the Gilford Youth Center at 19 Potter Hill Road. Runners of all ages are encouraged to participate; they will be timed, and results will be posted at gilfordyouthcenter.com on the same day as the race. Along with the overall times, the Center will post times for age brackets: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 60 and over. The Family Walk is a great way for everyone to start the day.

Walkers of all ages, as well as pets and strollers, are encouraged to be there.

For information, visit gilfordyouthcenter.com or call 603-524-6978.

On Saturday, Nov. 27, Santa, his elves, and others bring the holidays to Wolfeboro with the town’s annual Christmas Parade, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Main Street, concluding with Santa lighting the Community Tree after the parade. Call 603-569-2200.

The annual Lights Festival Holiday Parade in Veterans Square will kick off the Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival and holiday season in Laconia. The parade takes place on Sunday, Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m.; visit celebratelaconia.org for details. Also in the planning stages are a Light-Up Laconia Holiday Decorating Competition to run from Nov. 28 to Dec. 17. The City on the Lakes Holiday Walk happens on Nov. 28 to Jan. 1. The Lights Festival Coloring Contest will take place on Nov. 28.

Email connect@celebratelaconia.org for information.

The Festival of Trees in Wolfeboro is a sparkling event, taking place at the Wright Museum on Center Street. The festival features more than 60 trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses, non-profit organizations, families, and

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individuals. This year’s Festival theme is “Main Street-Wolfeboro Celebrates the Holidays”. There will be a preview gala on Dec. 2. The trees will be on view Dec. 4 and 5, Dec. 8, and Dec. 11 and 12. The admission price benefits local organizations. Visit wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com.

If you are working on your holiday shopping, head to the Gilford Community Church at 19 Potter Hill Road in Gilford village for its Christmas Fair on Friday, Dec. 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair has a variety of items for sale and is a great chance to shop for the holidays. Call 603-524-6057 or visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org.

The Gilford High School Annual Craft Fair will take place on Dec. 4.

The fair is spread out in both the middle school and high school, where you will find wonderful gift items made by local artisans, as well as food and refreshments. The fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at 88 Alvah Wilson Road. Email ghscraftfair@sau73. org. for information. The fair benefits the Gilford senior class.

On Dec. 4 and 5, Sandwich kicks off the holiday season with the 45th Christmas in the Village. Detailed plans are still in the works (as of press time), but there will be small venues, and, some craftspeople will be “virtual” partic-

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A website, sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com, will feature links to crafters and artisans from recent years and a few new Sandwich participants. Hours will vary from location to location due in part to each venue. Please refer to the website and Facebook page for the latest information. Some participating locations will be Sandwich Home Industries; Foothills Café and Curio; The Porch; Willow Pond Antiques and Goods; the Benz Center; Partridge Hill Farm; Advice to the Players doing a Wrap-a-Thon from Dec. 4 to 19; Will Lehmann Frame Shop; Soft Touch Farm, and Vicki Dworkin. On Friday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m., the tree on the green will be lit. For updates, visit sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com and Christmas in the Village - Sandwich NH Facebook page. There will be a list of locations and links to virtual booths online. Call Diane Johnson at 603-2847168 or email Julie Deak at sandwichchristmasinthevillage@gmail.com.

On Dec. 4, 5, 11, and 12, the Festival of Trees will take place at the Franklin Opera House at 316 Central St. in Franklin. Admission is free and you can attend and purchase raffle tickets to win a tree and everything under it.

For information, call 603-934-1901 or visit franklinoperahouse.org.

The Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith will hold its Holiday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 5. Stroll through the shops and enjoy refreshments, holiday music and more. Call 603-279-6121.

Children adore Santa, and a chance to visit him and all his holiday helpers in his workshop should not be missed.

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Page 26 | THE LAKER | November, 2021 • Holiday Events continued from page 25 The Tapply-Thompson Community Center at 30 North Main St., Bristol will present the 66th annual Santa’s Village and Craft Fair on Friday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. The cost of admission is a canned good donation.

Visit Santa’s elves as they work on toys and wrap presents, enjoy one of Mrs. Claus’ famous cookies, check out the awesome North Pole train station, and spend time with Santa. Then do some holiday shopping at the Center’s craft fair. For information, call 603-7442713 or visit ttccrec.org.

Enjoy the music of the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra at their “Holiday Spectacular” concert. The concert takes place at the Colonial Theatre in downtown Laconia on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., and at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in

Meredith on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. For information, visit lrso. org.

Experience what life was like when candles lit the streets at the Gilford Candlelight Stroll on Dec. 11 in Gilford village from 5 to 7 p.m. Dress warmly and stroll the streets to take in the evening lit with hundreds of candles. For information, call 603-524-6042.

The “Nutcracker” ballet in the Lakes Region is at the Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Don’t miss this classical story, performed by the Northeastern Ballet Company. For ticket information, visit northeasternballet.org.

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Mike Ahern, the fourth-generation owner of Glove Hollow Christmas Tree Farm, Plymouth, is excited for the Christmas tree season to begin.

He says, “We will have nine fields of trees this year. We offer cut-your-own and pre-cut and we are open from Friday, Nov. 26, until Friday, Dec. 24.”

The farm also opens the weekend before Thanksgiving for limited hours for customers who want the very first choice; they can cut their own tree that weekend. Bring the family for tree-cutting and plan to visit the concession trailers on the property for great food.

There also is a fun viewing tower and a 60-foot farm slide and a tree house that visitors love. The farm is located at 395 DW Highway off I-93 exit 24 in Plymouth. Call 603-520-9096 or visit glovehollow.com.

The Varney Homestead Tree Farm at

93 Powder Mill Road in Alton offers Lincoln Douglas Firs and is a fun place to visit in a country atmosphere. Visitors are advised to dress warmly and wear boots when getting their tree. You can bring a sled to haul your tree if there is snow on the ground; the farm has hand saws for tree-cutting. Payment is cash only. Please call ahead for hours and dates when open at 603-8757110 or visit nhtreefarm.com.

The Muehlke Family Tree Farm at 320 Belknap Mountain Road in Gilford will be open for one weekend only: Thanksgiving weekend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, Saturday, Nov. 27, and Sunday, Nov. 28. You must sign up at the farm’s website — muehlkefamilytreefarm.com — ahead of time to reserve an appointment slot.

Please visit the website for complete details and the appointment sign-up page. Call 802-662-0404.

Donations Keep Food Pantry Programs Alive The Lakes Region Food Pantry of Moultonborough reports having had another successful summer, offering programs that benefit individuals and families in need.

The team says the successes were only possible because of the support from near and far.

For the past several years, the pantry has offered a summer lunch program for students in kindergarten through Grade 12, providing weekly vouchers for the purchase of healthy food at two local grocery stores. The program started off serving Moultonborough only, but it has expanded to include

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Not long after the launch of the lunch program, a back-to-school sneaker program began and, starting in the summer of 2021, students also received new backpacks and $10 Dollar Tree gift cards for school supplies.

The initiatives have received enormous positive feedback. It is the donations by individuals, businesses, and organizations in the Lakes Region and beyond that allow the programs to enrich the lives of Lakes Region Food Pantry clients.

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Locally owned small businesses are vital components of many thriving communities.

The unique role locally owned small businesses play was never more apparent than during the pandemic, when many such establishments were forced to close, reduce their hours of operation, or downsize their offerings as consumers were urged to stay home and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In the wake of those changes, communities across the country soon realized how vital local businesses are to their local economies.

Job creation and tax revenue are two ways that locally owned small businesses support local economies. Those businesses also make communities unique and serve as a source of pride for residents, which underscores the importance of supporting them as the world slowly emerges from the pandemic.

Businesses big and small look to the holiday season as a great time to increase their revenue. Big business gets a significant boost from Black Friday, which occurs on the day after Thanksgiving and marks the unofficial opening of the holiday shopping season. Con-

sumers who want to support locally owned small businesses as they start their holiday shopping, however, can look to Plaid Friday.

Plaid Friday was initially organized in Oakland, California, in 2009. Back then, Plaid Friday, which takes place on the day after Thanksgiving, was intended to serve as a more laid-back alternative to Black Friday, a day that’s become as notorious for incidents threatening public safety as it has for great deals. Plaid Friday efforts promote locally owned small businesses and encourage residents to patronize those establishments as they begin their holiday shopping.

Since 2009, Plaid Friday has caught on outside of Oakland, and many communities now embrace it. Many small business owners hold Plaid Friday sales, and some even offer extra discounts to customers who wear plaid, which has come to symbolize support for small, independently owned businesses.

This year, Plaid Friday occurs on Nov. 26. Residents are urged to support small, locally owned businesses, many of which could use a boost after a challenging 2020 holiday season.

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How Did Black Friday Begin?

Black Friday is seen by many as a shopping extravaganza that begins in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving, offering deep discounts on various items, doorbuster deals, and other specials that have customers anxious to raid the aisles.

Many believe Black Friday was named for the day retail companies would become profitable for the year (retailers would record losses in red in and profits in black), but other accounts of the origins of Black Friday differ.

Gold Rush One story attributes the name of Black Friday to Sept. 24, 1869, when two speculators created a boom and subsequent bust in the gold market. According to the History Channel, rebel speculators Jay Gould and Jim Fisk attempted to control the nation’s gold market. They hoped to drive the price of gold sky-high, relying on a corrupt network that extended from Wall Street and the government of New York City all the way to the family of President Ulysses S. Grant. Eventually, the conspiracy unraveled on what became known as “Black Friday.”

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Other historians say that Black Friday has ties to Philadelphia. According to Bonnie Taylor-Blake, a neuroscience researcher at the University of North Carolina, in the 1950s, stores around Philadelphia promoted big sales the day after Thanksgiving when many people were off from work. The sales also took place in advance of the Army/Navy football game that traditionally took place in Philadelphia on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Stores knew that suburban shoppers and football fans would be milling about town during the extended weekend. As a result, traffic cops and other law enforcement personnel had to work 12-hour shifts to corral the extra foot and vehicle traffic around the city.

These cops referred to the day as “Black Friday.” Despite city officials’ best efforts to remove any negative connotations and rename the day “Big Friday,” the name “Black Friday” stuck and even spread to other areas of the country.

Black Friday is a phenomenon that marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, though its history might be rooted in more than just buying gifts for loved ones.

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Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips The week of Thanksgiving is a busy time of the year to travel and is marked by a large number of people giong to see loved ones. In 2017, AAA projected that 50.9 million Americans would travel 50 miles or more from home for Thanksgiving. While many people look forward to seeing their loved ones, the sheer volume of cars on the road during Thanksgiving week makes it a dangerous time to travel.

A 2013 study examining the previous five years of data on traffic crashes in Alberta, Canada, found that long weekends have 18 percent more deadly accidents than non-holiday weekends.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Thanksgiving is the most dangerous holiday for driving. The most recent data available from NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System indicates that there were 764 crashes involving a fatality during Thanksgiving 2012. In comparison, there were 654 crashes involving a fatality during Christmas that year.

This Thanksgiving, drivers should make it a point to follow these tips to ensure they get to their destinations safely and soundly.

• Check the forecast before you go.

Weather can be unpredictable around Thanksgiving. Conditions may be sunny one day and then cold and icy the next. Stay up to date on the latest weather forecasts and road conditions as you prepare for your trip, making sensible decisions about traveling if

there is inclement weather.

• Get your vehicle inspected. Have your vehicle inspected in the days before you hit the road. A mechanic’s diagnostic checkup and routine servicing, such as topping off fluids and changing windshield wipers, can make driving safer.

• Keep your fuel tank more than half-full. FEMA suggests keeping the tank full when temperatures are extremely cold. That is because condensation can build up in near-empty gas tanks, potentially freezing fuel lines and leaving you stranded.

• Opt for airline updates. Flights can be delayed or canceled when weather is poor. Many airlines will now text travelers who are subscribed to updates or frequent-flyer programs and apps. That’s a convenient and free bonus.

• Plan for stops. Drowsy driving and distracted driving are extreme dangers across North America. Take breaks to avoid drowsiness, and only use a mobile device when safely pulled over at a rest stop.

• Leave plenty of time. There are bound to be many travelers come Thanksgiving week. Build extra time into your trip so you don’t have to speed or rush to make it on time.

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GivingTuesday takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year.

Though that typically means the day is celebrated after the calendar turns to December, this year’s GivingTuesday takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 30.

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GivingTuesday organizers describe the event as a “movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world.” GivingTuesday is often characterized as hashtag activism, which involves social media users employing Twitter hashtags to show support for a cause. Twitter hashtags do not utilize spaces between words, so GivingTuesday references adhere to this practice.

How can people participate in GivingTuesday?

The organizers behind GivingTuesday note that the day is about all types of giving. Individuals who want to participate can donate money, food, and/or clothing; start an advocacy campaign; help a neighbor; or commit an act of generosity. Participants need not make their GivingTuesday efforts part of any official event associated with the day, but those who want to can visit VolunteerMatch.org to look for volunteering opportunities in and around their communities. Employers and even local governments also may sponsor or host events on GivingTuesday.

Twitter users also can use the hashtag #GivingTuesday to promote causes and/or encourage donations throughout the day. Some organizations may match users’ donations up to a predetermined dollar amount, and users can enter #GivingTuesday into the Twitter search engine to discover such efforts.

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