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The Who, What, Where and When Guide for White Mountain Wayfarers

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Lincoln/Woodstock

Welcome to the Lincoln/North Woodstock area, where there is something to do – indoors or in the great outdoors –every summer. Hiking and bicycling trails….dining choices… nighttime entertainment…trendy shops and mountain scenery are all reasons to visit the towns.

In 1764, this area of the mountains was granted to settlers. It was a wild, remote region and it took time for visitors to be lured to the natural beauty and possibilities of the northern part of NH.

By the mid to late 1800s, tourists were venturing to the region for the scenic beauty. The area became known for its accessibility to the Kancamagus Highway, which was completed in the 1950s. Loon Mountain’s ski resort soon followed, and the world was suddenly at the doorstep of Lincoln and Woodstock.

Lincoln is known as the second largest town by area in NH (Wikipedia.org), although the year-round population is not huge.

Clark’s Trading Post is beloved by generations who return year after year to this unique attraction. The history of Clarks is a story unto itself and as unique as the White Mountains. In

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1928, Ed and Florence Clark opened a roadside business in Lincoln, NH. It fascinated those traveling to and from the area and was known as Ed Clark’s Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch, offering a visit with the Clarks’ purebred Eskimo sled dogs. It also offered a display of artifacts from the far north and the Trading Post had souvenirs, tonic and maple candy. All in all, it was a popular and unusual place to add to a tourist’s todo list. By the early 1930s, Florence and Ed added their first Black Bear to the business and this made Clark’s even more unusual. In 1949, the couple’s sons, Ed and Murray, began training the bears and the Bear Show was started. The business grew, but some things are the same: the love and care the Bear Show bears receive.

Woodstock, with a population of around 1,500, sits next door to Lincoln; it was granted in 1763. In its early days, logging and lumber mills were king in the town, rivaled only by the tourist trade that brought visitors to see the wilderness beauty of the area. It joins neighboring Lincoln as a lodging and dining spot for sightseers, hikers and many others.

Franconia/Sugar Hill

Two little-known facts of the Franconia/Sugar Hill region are that movie star Bette Davis vacationed in the area and poet Robert Frost resided in Franconia for a few years.  The area has many beautiful views and a lot of businesses and special spots to recommend it to any visitor, whether poet, movie star, or just someone who wishes to relax and spend time

in NH’s peaceful mountains.

Franconia and Sugar Hill are nestled on the western side of the glorious White Mountains and the tranquility and beauty of the area is unsurpassed. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth granted the town of Franconia in 1764. It is interesting to note the town sits on a rich iron deposit, and iron was once mined in the area to make farm tools.

Bette Davis was vacationing in the area when she met and fell in love with Arthur Farnsworth, an employee of a local ski school, according to Wikipedia.org. They married and Davis had a plaque installed to commemorate her husband after his death; the plaque was placed on a rock on the Bridal Veil Falls trail.

Poet Robert Frost lived in a small farmhouse in Franconia, which he purchased in 1915. Frost found peace and quiet on the farm, which today is a cultural center, drawing poets from near and far. The site is called the Frost Place, and it was founded in 1976 when the town of Franconia purchased the farm. The property was restored and given its name.

Franconia also is home to Franconia Notch State Park and popular Cannon Mountain and the White Mountains sit in part of the area. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the area as well.

A trip to the area wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Polly’s Pancake Parlor, which has been around for years, starting as a small tearoom and today is a bustling business. Just up the road from Polly’s is the scenic and peaceful village of Sugar Hill, with summer and autumn events and the charming Harman’s Cheeses & Country Store in the village.

The historic Iron Furnace visitor’s site in Franconia is a fascinating look at the iron industry that once thrived in the town.

Bethlehem

Bethlehem was first established in 1774 as Lloyd’s Hill, the last of the provincial land grants. Voters changed the name to Bethlehem in 1799. In the early 1800s, Bethlehem was a stagecoach way station for those going to Crawford Notch and

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Portland, Maine. Taverns and blacksmith shops lined Main Street to accommodate the steady stream of travelers passing through. The beauty of Bethlehem was obvious and people began to stay permanently. Residents took in summer boarders and built tourist homes. The town became a popular mountain resort known for its clean, crisp air. More than 30 luxury hotels and boarding houses catered to summer guests. Magnificent private cottages adorned the hillsides.

Today, with its “just north of Franconia Notch” location, Bethlehem has a small-town atmosphere, while welcoming many artists and musicians. Because of this, it was recently become known as “an arts community.” The Colonial Theatre, located on Main Street, is a beautiful and historic building where all sorts of programs and shows take place, including lectures and movies.

The Rocks is a place visitors won’t want to miss when visiting Bethlehem. The estate was built in the 1880s by John Jacob Glessner, co-founder of the International Harvester company. Glessner built a 19-room mansion on the site and it was a beloved family summertime retreat for years. The Glessner family donated the property to the Society for the Protection of NH Forests in 1978.

In the summertime, there are a variety of hiking trails in a 360-degree radius around Bethlehem, and the Appalachian Trail is just up the road. Catch a film at the Colonial Theatre, or grab a bite to eat at one of Bethlehem’s charming restaurants. Whatever your reason for visiting Bethlehem, you will want to return again and again.

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Climax Steam Locomotive Back On The Track

By Thomas P. Caldwell

The White Mountain Central Railroad, based at Clark’s Trading Post in Lincoln, offers 25-minute scenic train rides that cover two and a half miles and pass through a 1904 covered bridge over the Pemigewasset River.

This year’s trips will bring back the 50-ton Climax steam locomotive, built in 1920, that was taken out of service last year so the crew could replace the drive shaft and rebuild the gears on the front truck. The railroad plans to operate the steam train throughout July and most of August. The rest of the time, the railroad will operate its 65-ton General Electric diesel locomotive which was built in 1948.

taken out of service and replaced by diesel engines. In order to save the steam locomotives from the cutting torch which would relegate them to the scrap heap, the Clarks wanted to create “green pastures for iron horses” and they began purchasing the old locomotives, built by Climax, Heisler, and Shay and Porter.

The history of the railroad began in the early 1950s when the Clark brothers, owners of the trading post, became fascinated by steam power. At that time, steam locomotives were being

The Climax is a geared steam locomotive, built in Corry, Pennsylvania, by the Climax Manufacturing Company. Patented on February 25, 1890, the Clarks’ model was built in 1920 and given the number 1603. The Beebe River Lumber Company of Campton purchased it new for use in hauling lumber out of Waterville Valley. Beebe River eventually sold the Climax to the East Branch and Lincoln Railroad where it continued hauling lumber until it was put into storage. It came into the Clarks’ possession in 1951 and, although

Bobby Henderson works on the Climax steam locomotive.

they planned to restore it someday, it was not until the early 1970s that they put the trucks back together.

Meanwhile, in 1963, Edward M. Clark, with his two teenage sons and a railroad crew, went to East Montpelier, Vermont, to purchase and dismantle a Howe-Truss covered railroad bridge that had been built in 1904. Once it was taken apart, they transported it and reassembled the structure over the Pemigewasset River, adjacent to the trading post property. Today, that bridge is believed to be the world’s only standing example of a Howe-Truss bridge.

The Clarks moved the Climax into a new brick engine house for restoration in 1975, installing a new lagging jacket, pins, and bushings, and replacing the tubes in the boiler as part of converting it from coal to wood. They also repaired the gears. The steam locomotive was placed into service during the summer of 1976, providing passenger service on the White Mountain Central Railroad for the first time.

The Climax steam locomotive is said to be one of only four left in operation worldwide. With its recent repairs, the trading post affirms “she’s ready for the next 100 years”.

The General Electric diesel locomotive that also operates over the line is a 65-ton standard-gauge engine that was built in Schenectady, New York, number 17,996. It served as the Newport (RI) Dinner Train until the White Mountain Central Railroad purchased it in 2004, and it has been used “as needed” on the tourist train ever since.

The train schedule found at clarksbears.com/detailsCalendar.php indicates which locomotive is in use through color-coding. Yellow indicates that it will be the Climax handling the trip.

Wolfman

A popular, sometimes notorious, feature of the rides is the train’s encounter with “the Wolfman” — said to be a longtime resident of the Lincoln woods who attempts to keep curious visitors away from his secret “unobtainium” mining operation.

According to the trading post’s website, “He never tires of using his many tricks to keep you off his land. Don’t worry, kids, Wolfman will not try to cross the bridge because he is too afraid of heights. He will not cross underneath the bridge because he is more afraid of water! In fact, Wolfman is so afraid of water that he hasn’t taken a bath ... IN YEARS! You will be returned safely to the beautiful Victorian train station where you can continue your day. Note to parents: Please use your discretion for your preschool children.”

The disclaimer is necessary because “He yells a lot, he insults people, and he even fires a weapon to protect his unobtainium claim. Not to mention he stinks and has no manners whatsoever! Beware of the Wolfman!”

Wolfman has been chasing the train for decades, and becomes angry when passengers yell back, “Scram, you old goat!” He will chase the train all the way back to the covered bridge.

Somehow, the Wolfman ends up at the trading post’s performance ring when the park is ready to close for the day, greeting visitors and providing an opportunity for pictures and autographs.

Clark’s Trading Post has more to say about the Wolfman: He does not have an offensive odor, at least to other woodland creatures.

His mean-ness is only outdone by his uglyness [sic]. His

ability to fly off the handle has never been accurately measured. His appetite has kept all manner of small game and insects at a tolerable level.

Science has never fully cataloged all the parasitic creatures which inhabit his personal self.

His legendary ability to hunt is only exceeded by his ability to evade taxes or any other form of payment for any goods or services.

His prolonged use of “Unobtainium” for various purposes has rendered him un-photographable due to severe auroscopicdihectofractionistic distortion.

He is known to like children although he prefers chicken or strawberries, in season.

Dogs don’t bother him — more than once.

His IQ is apparently off the scale — which end is not quite clear.

He was evidently married at one time and still suffers from the effects.

It is not clear if “Wolfman” is his first name or last and he would not verify the rumor that he was once called Cedric, becoming quite huffy at the suggestion.

Clark’s Trading Post also features an Anaconda Escape highspeed water slide, haunted mansion, Kids Climbing Tower, museums, a Segway park, trained bear show, Water Blaster Boats, an ice cream parlor, snack bars, craft and gift shops, and candle-making.

More information about locomotive lore and railroad heritage is available in the trading post’s Florence Murray Museum and at whitemountaincentralrr.com.

Dine Around the World at the Gypsy Café

The Gypsy Café, located 117 Main Street in Lincoln, NH has a fun, casual dining vibe. Owned by award-winning chef Dan Duris, the Gypsy Cafe offers great food and a unique, fun atmosphere. Recipes are authentic and time-tested; the ingredients are fresh and the result is a popular menu bursting with flavor.

The creative, unique restaurant offers flavorful dishes from around the world…with a New England twist. Serving lunch and dinner, the Gypsy menu has such tasty and international items as Greek Lamb, Red Dragon Sirloin, Sea Flower Shrimp, Navajo Pumpkin Pasta, to name but a few. Burgers are made with creative flair and include the Pecos Burger, Indo Burger and Tao Veggie Burger. Try the Cranberry Mac and Cheese or the Gypsy-Q Chicken Sandwich for a different, delicious lunch or dinner. Top this off with homemade desserts that are a hallmark of the Cafe, as well as Margaritas and Specialty Drinks from the full bar for a meal you won’t soon forget!

The décor of the Cafe is colorful, with artwork and design created by Dan Duris and other local artists. Due to the popularity of the Gypsy Café, reservations are suggested. Bring the entire family for a meal; outdoor seating is available in the warm-weather months. Call 603-745-4395 or visit www.gypsycaferestaurant.com.

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Three Rewarding Walks In Franconia Notch State Park

By Mark Okrant

If you were a rusticator or summer visitor traveling through the White Mountains more than a century ago, the scenery would have looked vastly different from how it appears today. That’s because the logging industry had laid waste to large parcels of the region’s primary-growth forest. Fortunately for all of us, the efforts of a small group of people calling themselves the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (SFPNH) changed that.

Established in 1901, the organization raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, some of which was used to help the State of New Hampshire purchase Franconia Notch. While awareness of this fortuitous action has diminished over time, those who enjoy the great outdoors—residents and visitors alike— owe the SFPNH a great deal.

More than two million leisure travelers pass through Franconia Notch State Park each year while driving along on I-93. Based on visitor counts, it is estimated that approximately one-half million people stop in the Park annually to partake in various forms of recreational activity. If one has ever tried visiting the Flume Gorge or the Cannon Mountain Tramway on a holiday weekend, then these numbers would not be at all surprising.

While not all visitors are inclined to camp at Lafayette Place Campground, bike the park’s 8.8-mile multi-use recreation path, or hike to Lonesome Lake, Eagle Ridge, or Mount Lafayette, there is no need to despair. Other treasures provide

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instant gratification for young and old alike.

What is so appealing about Franconia Notch State Park? The simple answer is that it provides easy access to one of the best examples of glacial erosion in the United States within a short walking distance from an interstate highway.

By driving two and one-half hours north from Boston along I-93, one will soon be cognizant of a change in the roadway. Here, the four lanes of I-93 are transformed into a beautiful twelve-mile-long, three-lane parkway. Within the next mile are magnificent landscapes shaped by the retreating North American Ice Sheet, evidence of the forces that were once at work more than fifteen thousand years ago.

As a former geography and tourism professor, I will introduce you to three of my favorite places in the Park. Each of the following provides a high return on your investment in shoe leather: The Basin, Boise Rock, and the Old Man of the Mountain Memorial.

Entering the Park from the south is The Basin, a magnificent glacial pothole. Parking is available within easy access from both the north and southbound lanes of the interstate, but the latter requires a shorter walk. Water cascades from the headwaters of the Pemigewasset River into a granite bowl that is twenty feet in diameter. A dramatic whirlpool swirls amidst the walls of the formation, which was formed thousands of years ago when scoured by fast-moving water with a load of rocks and sediment. The Basin’s beautiful circular shape, in combination with the sound of rushing water and rolling

rocks, makes this setting one of the most dramatic for its scale anywhere.

Driving a short distance north on I-93 is a parking lot with a sign indicating the site of Boise Rock. Don’t expect to find any potatoes growing nearby. Instead, you will encounter a glacial erratic. Derived from the Latin word errare, meaning “to wander”, a glacial erratic is a rock ranging in dimension from a pebble to a boulder that differs in size and type from the surrounding rock. It is likely that Boise Rock was left behind by the retreating ice sheet. A second theory is that it tumbled from a surrounding cliff created by the glacier’s withdrawal. Regardless of the boulder’s origin, it saved the life of a traveler named Thomas Boise, who sought shelter there when caught in a blizzard during the 1800s. One story tells that Boise was surprised by the storm and saved himself by killing his horse and crawling inside the animal’s carcass. While imagining the events of that night, be certain to look out to your west, for Boise Rock is one of the best places to view the steep cliffs of Cannon Mountain, whose dramatic wall was carved by the ice sheet.

State residents and visitors alike loved viewing the Old Man of the Mountain. First discovered by Native Americans and later by explorers surveying the area in 1805, the forty-foot-tall profile of an old man’s head became the state’s symbol. Each year, more than one-half million visitors stopped, parked, and stared at the great granitic visage, while as many as two million quickly glanced at the old man’s side-view while driving on the highway. Dick Hamilton, longtime head of tourism marketing for the White Mountains region, had a nightly ritual. While driving north through the Notch at the end of his workday, he would look upwards toward the famous silhouette and utter the words, “Goodnight boss.”

Sadly, during the early morning hours of May 3, 2003, the series of granite ledges that formed the old man separated and fell. Some even suggested that a giant replica made of plastic or steel be constructed and fastened to the cliff. Understandably, a sense of mourning was felt statewide and beyond, and an Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund was formed, later evolving into an organization called the Friends of the Old Man of the Mountain. Under the leadership of Dick Hamilton, the group raised money and worked with designers to develop the Old Man of the Mountain Memorial.

This beautiful location along Profile Lake is easily accessed via the south end of the Cannon Mountain parking lot by walking down a fairly steep, but well-paved path toward the lake. Near the shoreline is a platform within a series of cleverly designed steel profilers, each of which can be aligned with the corner of Cannon Mountain cliff, creating a sense of what the profile once looked like. While you are there, be certain to examine the pavers, a series of markers bearing the names of all the people who contributed to the Old Man Fund.

Finally, if your timing is right, there is an opportunity to visit the Old Man of the Mountain Museum. Inside are displays of historic memorabilia and photographs about the care, repair, and promotion of the Granite State’s official symbol. For more information about the memorial, be certain to visit www.oldmanofthemountainlegacyfund.org.

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History in a Refined Setting: The Adair Country Inn and Restaurant

The beautiful Adair Country Inn and Restaurant in Bethlehem welcomes guests year-round in a tranquil setting. Built in 1927, for many years the inn was the private home of the Hogan/Guider family.

Frank Hogan was a successful Washington, DC lawyer when his daughter, Dorothy Adair Hogan, married John Guider. Hogan built the Adair as a wedding gift for his daughter. (John Guider was a lawyer in Frank Hogan’s firm, and the family was close knit.)

Due to the Hogan/Guider family’s social standing, they were friends with people from all walks of life. Glittering society found its way to the Bethlehem home, and guests to the Adair home included presidential hopefuls, Supreme Court justices, senators, actors such as Dorothy’s lifelong best friend Helen Hayes, and sports figures.

historic homes for rent on the estate. Today, the inn continues the tradition of hosting friends in a gorgeous country setting where the property features flower gardens in summer and bursting foliage in the fall. In the winter, the Adair welcomes guests who love to ski and enjoy snow activities.

Featuring individual guest rooms and fine dining in a casual setting at the Adair Restaurant, a visit to the inn is memorable. Serving afternoon tea for in-house guests, a bar with a variety of drinks, and fine dining, there is something for every taste at the Adair Inn. Weddings are memorable affairs at the Adair Inn as well.

Couples return again and again to the Adair Country Inn to stay in the well-kept, tastefully decorated rooms that harken back to the age of Dorothy Guider and her friends and family.

The property remained the Guider’s private home until the passing of Dorothy Guider in 1991. In 1992, the beautiful home was converted into an 11-room country inn with two additional

For information on the Adair Country Inn and Restaurant, visit www.adairinn.com or call 1-888-444-2600.

Visit Lively Littleton

Littleton is a great place to visit while in the White Mountains. Many travelers are thrilled to find a busy town with so much going on tucked into the rural area. From galleries to specialty shops, and many restaurants, Littleton also is steeped in history. Early White Mountain tourism flourished in the area, among the beautiful White Mountains. Today, the town is known for its many restaurants, artists, and a variety of shops.

The town was settled in the 1760s and originally called Chiswick (which means Cheese Farm in Saxton). Until 1770, the town was part of Lisbon. The town was eventually named in honor of the Surveyor of the King’s Woods, Colonel Moses Little when it was incorporated in 1784, according to www. wikipedia.org.

When it comes to New Hampshire’s history, Littleton is interesting: the Kilburn Brothers had a factory in Littleton where they published photographs, stereo views and sold stereoscopes in the Victorian era. The business operated until 1909.

Another historical fact is that the town’s beloved resident, Eleanor H. Porter, was the author of “Pollyanna”. The town has embraced heroine Pollyanna, the fictional character known as “the Glad Girl.” See Pollyanna’s statue on the front lawn of the Littleton Library on Main Street, and plan to visit on the annual Littleton Pollyanna Glad Day, this year on Saturday, June 11. It is the anniversary of the unveiling of the Pollyanna sculpture on the Library Lawn. Be there to help celebrate the statue…and

of course, the Glad Girl herself!

If you have come to the area for bicycling, you are in the right place! This is an up-and-coming hotspot for technical riders, where advanced trails deliver panoramic views of the Presidential Range. With many miles of trails in the Parker Mountain area, there is a trailhead with parking at the end of School Street in Littleton, NH. The trail network offers mountain biking, hiking, and running trails, with something for every outdoor enthusiast.

The Moore Dam on the nearby Connecticut River forms the Moore Reservoir. Fishing for the family is great here.

Other area sites include the River Walk and Covered Bridge, a downtown historical walk, and the Littleton Opera House. With a long history, the Opera House offers productions and space for events.

Shopping and dining are fun experiences in Littleton. From homemade pizza to gourmet, a meal on the run ice cream, and much more, there is something for everyone in Littleton. Lodgings abound, from country inns, bed and breakfast establishments, to larger hotels and motels.

Shops include those that specialize in clothing, art, repurposed furnishings, baked goods, ski and sportswear, books, fun antiques, and much more. A stroll down Main Street, with shops lining the area, as well as on little side streets, is a day’s worth of adventure.

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The Conway Area

Shoppers love great stores, and the Conway area has plenty. Whether you love shopping for clothing, books, home furnishings or other items, the many shops from downtown North Conway to the outlet store area in the town, offer something for everyone.

Visitors also come for to the area each summer for the hiking and biking, kayaking/canoeing and the scenery and dining. The Mount Washington Valley areas of Conway and North Conway have something for every visitor.

Conway encompasses the areas of North Conway, Center Conway, Kearsarge and Intervale, as well as an area known as Redstone.

Long before early American settlers came to the valley, the area was home the Pequawket Indians. They made good use of the Saco River area for fishing and hunting and lived along the waterway. Their camps stretched for miles and created an amazing sight.

Darby Field is a name seen in the area today, and the man/ explorer of that name came to the mountains in the 1640s. He

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arrived via the Saco River, the best means of travel at the time. Like many other areas of NH, the area was named for an English noble or famous personage. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth sent a group of men to settle the area he called Conway (named for the commander of the British army).

The area grew over the years and by the 1850s, artists discovered the wild beauty of the region. One of the most famous artists, Benjamin Champney, trekked over the White Mountains, capturing the views on canvas. The paintings became great publicity for the White Mountains, and soon tourists began arriving. This led to the era of the grand hotels and tourism.

Today, the Mount Washington Valley continues to lure vacationers year-round. Visitors come for attractions like the Conway Scenic Railroad and The Mount Washington Auto Road, the shopping, and the arts and entertainment, which abound each summer throughout the Conway area. Of course, another lure is the many outdoor activities.

The New England Ski Museum has a second location (main headquarters for the museum is near Canon Mountain) at the former North Conway Community Center on Rt. 16 near the

downtown area. You can trace the interesting history of skiing in the area and in NH at this fascinating museum.

Dining and nightlife are plentiful, and restaurants offer everything from burgers to gourmet fare.

Bretton Woods

The tiny area of Bretton Woods has some big boasting rights: it was the home of the United States Monetary and Financial Conference in 1944, the location of one of the remaining grand hotels, a ski area, as well as being home to the first cog-driven train to climb Mount Washington. Some mistake it for the resort that is situated there and shares the name Bretton Woods. However, the area is actually within the town of Carroll.

At one time, grand hotels dotted the White Mountains. The sprawling facilities provided a playground for the wealthy. Most are gone now, but the beautiful White Mountain Hotel and Resort remains. Opened in 1902, the hotel has seen it all: Prohibition, world war, a monetary conference, and the start of the sport of skiing which has grown in popularity over the years. Declared a National Historic Landmark in the 1980s, the Mount Washington Hotel is one of only a small number

of grand hotels still in existence. It continues to welcome guests and offers a glimpse of the era of luxury vacationing in the mountains.

The Bretton Woods ski area is nearby and welcomes outdoor enthusiasts.

The Cog Railway is part of Bretton Woods; in July of 1869, after much work to cut through the forests the first train, Old Peppersass, was the first cog-driven train to climb 6,288-foot Mount Washington.

Tamworth

Summer outdoor activities, the arts, farming and music are just some of the reasons to visit Tamworth, in the shadow of Mount Chocorua.

Tamworth includes area villages of Wonalancet, Whittier, Chocorua and South Tamworth. White Lake State Park lures visitors and locals during the warm weather months, and many come back for the brilliant fall foliage and winter fun activities.

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The Café Lafayette Dinner Train, conveniently located on Rt. 112 (Kancamagus Highway) in North Woodstock, invites you to escape the ordinary and relive the romance of dining on the rails while riding in a beautifully restored Pullman dining car. Bringing in travelers from all over the country and beyond, Cafe Lafayette is listed as one of the top four dinner trains in the world by the Wall Street Journal.

You will feel you have stepped back in time when train travel was the best way to see the world, and meals were fine

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affairs offering carefully prepared cuisine. Relax at your table and get ready to enjoy five courses of fine food and spirits served in the Grand European manner.

Departing from North Woodstock, right off exit 32 on I93, the two-hour, 20-mile round trip is a must-do for vacation memories to last a lifetime.

In the spring and summer, the unique dinner train offers spectacular views of the picturesque Pemigewasset River with its surrounding fields, forests and mountains.

In autumn, observe the spectacular foliage right outside your train car window aboard the “Restaurant with a Constantly Changing View.”

Choose from tempting appetizers and always fresh poultry, seafood, meat and vegetarian entrees prepared and cooked to order on board. Enjoy homemade dinner rolls, unforgettable salads with greens fresh from Café Lafayette’s gardens, sorbet, homemade desserts, tea and coffee. Also offered is a complete wine list and cocktail service.

The price includes two-hour train fare, five-course meal and tax. Reservations are recommended; visit www.nhdinnertrain. com or call 603-745-3500.

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Summer Cook-Outs For Friends And Family Made Easy

By Kelly Ross

One of my favorite things about this time of year are the summer treats such as fresh fruit, veggies, and seafood. Let’s not forget to utilize those grills for cookout season with all your friends and family. I’m about to give you some great ideas for summertime apps, salads, entrees, and desserts which are delicious and fairly simple to put together.

This appetizer is easy, combined with a slight elegance, and I’ve also been known to make these as a dessert in certain situations. Strawberries are the main character combined with only 2 other ingredients. These are a perfect warm-weather treat regardless of which course you serve these at. The strawberries are grilled, kabob style, then hit with a drizzle of a mixture of chocolate and espresso balsamic. Yummy and healthy, you can prep and cook these in 20 minutes. This recipe yields 4 kabobs, so feel free to double or triple this one. Summer fruit on a stick makes for a fun treat!

Grilled Strawberry Kabobs

1 lb. fresh strawberries

2-3 tsp espresso balsamic

2-3 tsp chocolate syrup

Wash the berries, leaving them whole with the stems intact. Let dry. Core the stems from the berries. Combine the chocolate syrup and espresso balsamic in a bowl and set aside. Heat the grill to medium heat and spray with pan-release spray. Place the washed strawberries on skewers. Do not crowd them. Group the same-size berries together. Place the skewers on the oiled grill. Cook for about 6-9 minutes, depending on the size of the berries. Be sure to turn several times, so all sides get nice grill

marks. Berries are done when they are warm and nicely charred. Remove from the grill and place on a serving tray. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze mixture. Dig in!

Next, arguably the most popular seafood appetizer out there is the basic shrimp cocktail. If you are familiar with gazpacho, this recipe contains both those mentalities. In essence, this is served shrimp cocktail style, although some of the shrimp in this recipe are chopped for the sauce/soup along with a bunch of veggies combined in a spicy tomato base. The whole shrimp are served around the rim of the glass for awesome eye appeal. A Mexican shrimp cocktail is spicy, colorful, and memorable. This contains jalapenos, avocado, and a V-8 base to the soup. The only cooking involved is that of the shrimp, taking only a few minutes. This recipe is best refrigerated to be served a few hours later. Depending on the shrimp size and that of your serving ware will dictate how many servings you end up with. I would advise doubling the recipe if serving four or more people. If so, I recommend buying 1 lb. of 16/20 to use for the rims, and you can buy something smaller for the gazpacho. The flavor, zing, and ingredients merge to please the palate!

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined. I recommend 16/20 in size, maybe 20/24

1 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes, diced 1 cup English cucumber, diced ½ cup red onion, finely diced 1 tbsp jalapeño pepper, diced with seeds and ribs removed ½ cup ketchup

1 cup or more of spicy V8 tomato juice

1 large lime, juiced

2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

2-4 dashes of hot sauce of choice

1 large avocado, cubed

Lemon or lime wedges at serving time

Bring enough salted water to a boil to cook the shrimp. Add the uncooked shrimp. Stir and cook until the shrimp turns pink, about two minutes or so depending on the shrimp size. Do not overcook. Remove shrimp from the water. Immediately place into an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain when completely chilled. Place chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and jalapeños in a mixing bowl. Add ketchup, spicy V-8, lime juice, cilantro, and hot sauce. Gently mix until ingredients are well blended. Reserve as many shrimp as you wish to garnish the rims of the glass, 2-3 per serving is ideal, then chop the remaining shrimp into bite-size pieces. Stir chopped shrimp into the tomato mixture. Cover with plastic wrap. Place reserved whole shrimp in a separate bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate shrimp cocktail and reserved shrimp until chilled, at least 1-2 hours. If the mixture seems a bit thick, add a bit more tomato juice or pickle juice. Stir in the avocado chunks when ready to stir. Serve in clear cocktail glasses or clear glass bowls. Hang the reserved whole shrimp around the rims and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Serve each portion with a lemon or lime wedge. Dig in and enjoy!

Now it’s time to get excited about this simple and flavorful shrimp salad that makes the perfect summertime meal. The dressing screams citrus, the pan-seared shrimp pops with flavor, and with the additions of creamy avocado and crunchy sliced almonds, this salad is unique and fantastic! You can add your own flavors and twists and can be served hot or cold. Feeds 4 as a main meal.

Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Moose Moose

1 lb medium shrimp (I use 31/40 in size)

8 cups of your favorite greens, such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix

Fruity or lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil

Juice of ½ lemon or ½ orange

1-2 avocados, sliced or diced

1 shallot, minced

4 oz sliced almonds, toasted

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For The Citrus Garlic Dressing

1/3-1/2 cup olive oil

The juices of 1 lemon and 1 orange

1 tbsp water

¼ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp oregano

Fresh grind black pepper

2 cloves of garlic, minced

Orange and/or lemon wedges to serve with the salad for extra squeezes of juice (if preferred)

To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in the mason jar. Shake well. You can serve as you make it or refrigerate until ready to use. For the shrimp: in a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, half the parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture into a large skillet set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5-8 minutes. Add the shrimp, and season with kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2-4 minutes depending on their size. With a slotted spoon, pull out the shrimp and plate. In addition to the prepared dressing, you may use the leftover marinade as a salad dressing but don’t combine the two in the jar. Mix the salad in a bowl and gradually add enough dressing. Lightly coat the lettuce, mixing well. Add half

the shrimp and toss, then serve on individual plates and top with the remaining shrimp, avocado, shallots, and almonds. This truly is a perfect summer salad!

Let’s now talk about some hot main course ideas! How you choose to use this recipe (as a dinner or app) and whether loading up on the veggies will determine how many it feeds. According to the recipe as presented, you can have these prepped and grilled in 30 mins. The caramelized sweetness of this dish elevates chicken to a whole new level.

Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Skewers

4 lbs chicken tenders, or boneless breasts cut into wide strips

2 packed cups brown Sugar

2 cups ketchup

½ cup red wine vinegar

½ cup water

2/3 cup pure maple syrup

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

4 tsp ground mustard

4 tsp paprika

3 tsp kosher salt

2 tsp black pepper

Mix brown sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, water, pure maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Place chicken tenders in a shallow pan with high walls. Add as much sauce as required to completely cover the chicken. Cover and let the chicken marinate for at least 2-4 hours or overnight. (I prefer to place all the ingredients in a Ziplock and let it marinate). If using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 30-45 minutes before skewering. Remove the chicken from the fridge, grab one tender at a time, and lace through the skewer. I start at the chunkier end and embrace a weave motion, or simply slide the entire tender on

the kabob. Either way, they will taste the same. Set the kabob on a plate and repeat the process. Once completed, drizzle extra marinade over the chicken, and let it sit while the grill is heating up to medium-high heat, ensuring it has been generously coated with pan-release spray. Place chicken on the grill with the excess skewers off the front of the grill. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, then turn over the kabobs and cook another 3 minutes. Continue to cook if not done (at this point I leave the lid open and turn the kabobs so they are cooked evenly on both sides, about 8-10 minutes). Should you care to skewer veggies separately, baste with the extra sauce and serve those kabobs along with the chicken. Make sure you put out the extra sauce for dipping and extra drizzling. Yummy!

Now, let’s do something more upscaled with a fine, flaky salmon. Grilled with a great sauce or marinade, it’s all the better! This is a record-time recipe, start to finish 20 minutes, requiring only 5 ingredients, and the Dijon mustard and maple syrup do most of the work. The sauce is sweet and sticky and absolutely delicious! I suggest buying the thickest salmon fillets you can find. If you are a salmon lover, you will not be disappointed. This recipe is for 4.

Grilled Maple Dijon Salmon

4 center-cut salmon filets, skin on 6 tbsp maple syrup

4 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp chili powder

Get Nearer to Nature

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Spray the grill with cooking spray. In a small bowl combine maple, mustard, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Brush half of the marinade on the salmon; set the rest aside.

Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down. Cook for 4-5

No summertime meal is complete without dessert lasagnas! This lasagna is based on the classic banana split, a summer favorite with many flavors. There are five different layers, and is incredibly easy to make with no baking involved. All the flavors you love about a classic banana split, such as banana, strawberries, pineapple, and chocolate are combined into this layered gem. Just remember to refrigerate it for several hours or overnight before jumping in, but well worth the wait. In 30 mins., you will have about 12 hunks of deliciousness!

Banana Split Lasagna

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

½ cup butter, melted

8 oz cream cheese, at room temp

¼ cup granulated sugar

3 ½ cups + 2 tbsp of cold milk, divided

16 oz frozen whipped topping, divided

1 container frozen, sliced strawberries, 23 oz, thawed and drained well

1 can crushed pineapple, 20 oz, drained well

2 boxes banana cream instant pudding, 3.4 oz each

Chocolate syrup to drizzle over the top

Chopped walnuts

Maraschino cherries

Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir the mixture until moist, then assemble the crumbs into an even layer in your baking dish. Place the baking dish into your refrigerator until you’ve prepared your next layer. In another medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, 2 tbsp of milk, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium speed. Mix until fluffy and light. Using a rubber spatula, completely mix in 8 oz of the whipped topping. Once the mixture is completely combined, remove your baking dish from your refrigerator and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker crust. Pour your drained strawberries and pineapple on top of the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly. It doesn’t matter which fruit you put in first. Mix the two boxes of banana cream instant pudding with 3 ½ cups of cold milk. Whisk for a few minutes until the pudding starts to thicken. Then, use a rubber spatula to spread the pudding over the fruit layer. Let the dessert sit for about 5 minutes to allow the pudding to firm. Spread the remaining 8 oz of whipped topping over the top of the dessert as evenly as possible. Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the top in any decorative fashion. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before adding walnuts and cherries.

I hope all of you enjoy your summer regardless of what your hobbies are. We have a few months of fun and frolic ahead, not to mention letting your taste buds enjoy all of what the summer flavors have to offer. If any of you have any interest in touching base with any food questions or feedback, please reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

Vacation the way it was Meant

A Burgeoning Business

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Rudy Glocker loves the White Mountains. He is an outdoorsperson and enjoys hiking the many trails the White Mountains offer. As an avid hiker, Glocker knows durable clothing is imperative for a comfortable outdoor experience.

“New Hampshire has a great deal to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, downhill skiing, backcountry skiing, and more are plentiful. Outdoor recreation started in the state but not many garments are made here,” he says. Glocker saw the best way to preserve and enhance the place he loved was to create a new business, Burgeon Outdoor.

With a popular shop and production studio in The Village Shops, an old mill building housing various stores in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, there is a lot to like about Burgeon Outdoor. Customers of the business certainly think so, and because of this, Burgeon Outdoor is growing - opening a second production facility in Gorham, New Hampshire in 2022.

Burgeon’s mission is to help mountain communities flourish. It accomplishes this by employing local talent to bring ideas to Glocker and collaborate on styles and garments that will work for customers.

Burgeon Outdoor started when Glocker opened the shop and business to the public in 2019; he chose Lincoln due to its White Mountain location with ski areas and hiking mainstays. “There is easy access to I-93 making Lincoln easy to reach,” explains Glocker.

In the old mill building, there is an airy, open storefront where shoppers can browse and ask questions about the apparel. They can also speak with and watch the production team in the same airy space as the store. This creates a unique shopping experience.

“We use all kinds of fabrics for the garments we make,” says Glocker. Fabrics such as Spandex, TENCEL™ which is made from the pulp of trees, and recycled polyester to name a few of the materials, are used in the variety of quality clothes beloved by hikers, skiers, outdoors people, and others.

It isn’t a requirement to be a young hiker or skier to wear and appreciate Burgeon’s clothes. “We don’t have a particular age group that purchases our clothes. We welcome all ages,” Glocker explains.

Burgeon’s products are made in the roomy studio, and the stitchers can be easily seen from the large windows surrounding the space. Once in the shop, customers can ask questions about the base layers, mid layers, outer layers, hoodies, T-shirts, and more for men and women.

Burgeon employees and Glocker listen to their customers and respond by creating clothing that’s desired by a variety of buyers. For example, the company’s most popular product, a warm and durable Highlander Hoodie, was suggested by an employee.

“I make decisions for designs based on listening to the ideas of my employees too,” Glocker says. He adds that his team gives him valuable input, and this makes sense because they are making the garments.

For example, Glocker speaks of the Sunseeker Hoodie. Burgeon aimed to upgrade the feel and fit of this product. They sampled a few different fabrics and Glocker listened to customers and employees’ experiences to determine the optimal material. The product was refined somewhat, and the new version is a summer hoodie that covers all the bases. It is great for hiking as

well as water activities like boating, kayaking, and fishing.

Glocker understands the needs of his customers, and it helps that he has been coming to the White Mountains since he was a child. “We took vacations and hiked Mount Washington. I loved the White Mountains.” Glocker never forgot the magic of the mountains and it eventually brought him back to the area.

Perhaps the store’s popularity is because it is where customers can touch and ask questions about the clothes. Few companies are set up like Burgeon, where there are no secrets; everything is in the open and customer questions are welcomed by the staff. Added to this, Glocker loves to talk shop and explain each product, from the zipper used on a jacket to the lining and outer fabric.

“Most of our customers have a New England focus and are from the greater Boston area,” Glocker says.

Sharing and giving back to the community and his employees is a big part of Burgeon Outdoor. Burgeon’s mission is to help mountain communities flourish, and it accomplishes this mission by employing local talent, giving employees flexible hours, share in the company’s success, and by being an active member in the social fabric of the community. Reflecting this, 5% of Burgeon’s sales go directly into supporting its community and environmental efforts.

Glocker wants to create a positive impact on the environment and local charities. One way Burgeon does this is by utilizing their open studio space to hold fundraising events for local organizations such as New England Disabled Sports, as well as Lakes Region and Pemigewasset Search and Rescue. During events, Burgeon keeps the store open and donates a portion of any sales to the organization.

“When I was a child, I thought the mountains and their communities were heaven on earth. When I returned to the mountains as a young adult, I learned that my view of the ski resorts, mountain summits, and lakes was far from the whole picture,” Glocker explains.

“I learned a great deal about the resilience of these communities, their amazing work ethic, their independence, their preparation for winter, their love of place, family, and country. We believe outdoor apparel and equipment should be made in the communities that inspire their use,” he says.

Before founding Burgeon, Glocker was the president of a golf apparel company in California. Before that, he served as managing partner of Pediped Footwear, and was a children’s footwear designer, manufacturer, and marketer. Glocker led sales and distribution for the company, and this experience helped in his role as owner of Burgeon Outdoor.

In the past, Glocker also was a vice president of Goldman Sachs and worked as a distributor of sporting goods. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MA and BA in Political Science from Penn State University. With his strong business background, and love of the mountains, starting Burgeon Outdoor made sense.

Where does the name Burgeon Outdoor come from? Glocker explains that the word ‘Burgeon’ means ‘begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.’ It defines quite well what Burgeon Outdoor is all about, creating a better tomorrow for mountain communities.

Visit www.burgeonoutdoor.com, or stop by the Burgeon Outdoor store/studio at The Village Shops, 25 South Mountain Drive

Events Calendar

Scenic NH’s extensive calendar will keep you up-to-date on all sorts of events, located on the main roads and hidden among the hills. Please call ahead to check dates and times; events subject to change. For an up-to-date calendar listing please visit thelaker.com/white-mountains-events.

ONGOING

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC,  art, workshops, and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-3238041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www. believeinbooks.org.

Clark’s Bears, bear shows, rides, train rides, Wolfeman, food, exhibits, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, 603-7458913, www.clarksbears.com

Cog Railway, 3168 Base Station Rd., Mount Washington, 800-922-8825, www.thecog.com.

Conway Historical Society,  historical info., 603-447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.

Conway Public Library,  15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Conway Scenic Railroad, train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 603-356-5251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, www.conwayscenic.com.

Cruise Night with Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club, 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 3-Aug. 26, Settler’s Green, 2 Common Court, North Conway, 888-667-9636, www. settlersgreen.com

Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

First Friday Receptions, June-Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Franconia Artwalk, self-guided walking tour of Franconia’s Main Street. See art, architecture, gardens, sculptures, stroll along Gale River, www.artwalkfranconianh.org.

Franconia Notch State Park, Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site, displays about the Old Man, scenic areas, off I-93, Exit 34B, Franconia, hours/info: 603-823-8800.

Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.

Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St., Freedom, call ahead for hours: 610-762-2493.

Friday Painters, 12:30-3 p.m., meets weekly, Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., Gibson Center, 14 Grove St., North Conway, ken@gibsoncenter.org.

Gorham Farmers Market, Thursdays from June 6 to Sept. 26, 3-6 p.m., Town of Gorham Common, 69 Main St., Gorham, live entertainment, vendors and more, www.gorhamnh.org.

Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

League of NH Craftsmen Littleton Fine Craft Gallery, 81 Main St., Lower Level, Littleton, 603-444-1099, https. littleton.nhcrafts.org.

Littleton Farmers Market, every Sunday from June-Oct., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton, produce, meat, eggs, flowers, handcrafted goods and more, www. littletonfarmersmarket.com.

Littleton Studio School, community arts center with classes, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, 1712 Lost River Rd., N. Woodstock, info/schedule: 603-745-8031, www. lostrivergorge.com.

Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Mount Washington Auto Road, events, tours and more, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603-466-3988.

Lakes Region of New Hampshire

Mount Washington Valley Farmer’s Market, June-Oct., takes place at North Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle, North Conway, info/schedule: mwvfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, info: 603-535-3210.

Music in the Park, Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Service Credit Union Heritage Park, Berlin, 603-752-1002, www. androscogginvalleychamber.com.

Naturalist Led Hikes in Jackson, 10 am-noon, July & New England Ski Museum, 2628 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, 603-730-5044, www.newenglandskimuseum. org.

New England Ski Museum Franconia, history of skiing and snow sports in New England, 135 Tramway Drive, Franconia, info/hours: 603-823-7177, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary. org.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series, dates TBA, Gazebo Park, Bethlehem, every Sunday, free, info: 603-733-6066, www. bethlehemevents.org.

Quilting Group, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org.

Sugar Hill Historical Museum, 1400 NH Rt. 117, Sugar Hill, hours/info: 603-823-5336.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket. org.

Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org

Tin Mountain Conservation Center,  1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, programs, hikes, nature learning center, 603-4476991, www.tinmountain.org.

WREN – Women’s Entrepreneurial Network, art events and gallery, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem, 603-869-9736, www. wrenworks.org.

Yoga in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with Dixie Lea, BYO towel or mat and water, free but donations appreciated, 14-week event (Saturdays), Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Young Farmers, 10 – 11 am, held on select Saturdays through June, introduce children to the wonders of the farm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-registration suggested: 603-323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org.

JUNE

June 2, Bobby Keyes Quartet, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net

June 5, Evening Paddle: Iona Lake, 5:30-7 pm, all paddling levels welcome, canoe rental: $10 p/p, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, pre-registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www. tinmountain.org.

June 6, Boots & Bling, 5-10 p.m., fundraiser for Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence, dinner, dancing, live auction, Cranmore Mt. Resort, North Conway, info: www.cranmore.com.

June 6, The Common Loon – A New Hampshire Icon, 7 p.m., presentation on loons, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, preregistration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

June 7, First Friday Reception with Bill Fein, 5-7 p.m., opening for guest artist of the month, ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041,  www.chocoruaartworks. com.

June 7, Full Moon Night Event by Stir Up the Paint NH, Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org.

June 7, Snowy Mountain Sisters, 7:30 p.m., Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

June 8, Black Fly Trail Run & Relay, 10 a.m., race a 3- or 10-mile course as an individual or a team of three, Great Glen Outdoor Center, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

June 8, Making Miniature Bowls with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org

June 8, Summer Exhibit Opening – Traditional Arts, 4-6 p.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org

June 8-16, Laconia Motorcycle Week, bike events around the state, Weirs Beach, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 9, Cold River Radio Show, 6 p.m., Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

June 9, Forging Rings, Earrings and Bracelets with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org.

June 9, Suitcase Junket, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

June 11 & 18, Yarn Coil Baskets,  with Martha Koons, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, preregister: 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

June 12, Silent Film Series “Our Hospitality,” 6:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551 tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh. com.

June 12, Weaving Demonstration with Madison Warped Weavers, 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter. org.

June 14, Jake Shimabukuro, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

June 15, Barrymore’s Ghost, 7:30 p.m., Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

June 15, Children’s Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., games, crafts, snacks and more, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

June 15, Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race, 9 a.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington. com, 603-466-3988.

June 15, Market Baskets Workshop,  with Mary Jeanne Luckey, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041,  www.chocoruaartworks. com.

June 15, Minis on Top, 5 p.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603-466-3988.

June 15, New England Irish Harp Orchestra, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

June 15, Yoga in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with Dixie Lea, BYO towel or mat and water, free but donations appreciated, 14-week event, (Saturdays), Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

June 16, Billy Wylder, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

June 16, MAGIC! of Chris Lengyel, Dam Brewhouse, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, info.: 603-726-4500, www. dambrewhouse.com.

June 17-18, Simplify Thru Shape, Value and Color with Lon Brauer, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, 155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, 603-387-3463, www.jacksonartnh.com.

June 18 & 20, Kids Summer Art Camp, Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org.

Fresh Dough Daily from Scratch

June 20, Annual Mountain-Laurel Exploration, 3-5 p.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, pre-registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

June 21, Kerr and Carolyn’s PSU Scene of the Crime Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www. flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

June 21, Stories on the Farm, A Horsey Home, 10-11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org

June 22, Two Towns, live music in Town Square, 6-9 p.m., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or 800-987-7633.

June 23, Jon Stetson, America’s Master Mentalist, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

June 23, Soldering 101 with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org.

June 25-July 30, Summer Mountain Bike Series, 3:30-6:45 p.m., every Tues. for 6 weeks, racers can ride long, short or mini courses, no fees, Great Glen Outdoor Center, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, pre-register: 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com

June 26, Magic Show with Robert Clarke (Summer Reading Kickoff Event), 4-5 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

June 26, Quilting with Norma (Grasse), 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org

June 27, Friday Night Jazz: Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic. org.

June 27-July 6, Camelot, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

June 28, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.-noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

June 28, Four Sticks, Led Zeppelin Tribute, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www. believeinbooks.org.

June 28, Stories on the Farm, Pony Parade, 10-11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org

June 29, Basket Weaving Workshop with Ray Lagasse, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org

June 29, Chair Caning with Vicki Telemark, 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org

June 29, Fourth on the Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., music, firing of muskets, Independence celebrations, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

June 29, Juston McKinney, 7:30 p.m., North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln, tickets/info: 603-745-2141, www.jeansplayhouse.com.

June 29, Making Wire Jewelry and Wire Working with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www. littletonstudioschool.org.

June 29, NH ATV Day, 8 a.m.- noon, Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603-466-3988.

June 30, Animal Encounter Series: Animals with Bad Reps: 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 800-987-7633.

June 30, Flush Settings with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org.

June 30, Steve Forbert, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

JULY

July 1, Summer Story Time with Kate, 10:30 a.m. -11:30 p.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, under the tent (weather permitting) or in the library, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 3, All American 4th of July Party, 11 a.m. -3 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, North Conway, info: www.cramore. com.

July 3, Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-4474737, www.mountaintopmusic.org

July 3, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, https:// cranmore.com

July 3, Mini Meisters, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, downhill bike series for kids age 14 and under, www.cranmore.com

July 4, 4th of July Fireworks, 9:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 11 a.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 4, Live Music: Chris White Duo, noon-3 p.m., Boneshakerz: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 5, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.- noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

July 5, First Friday Reception with Peg Scully, 5-7 p.m., paintings and conversation with award winning artist, ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-3238041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 5, Live Music: Chris White Duo, noon-3 pm; Bob Pratte Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 5, Stories on the Farm, Mudman and Meatball, 1011:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

July 5, Studio Two, Beatles Tribute, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www. believeinbooks.org.

July 5 & 6, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

July 6, Family Carnival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Packard’s Field, Packard’s Rd., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 6, Live Music: Tandem Chance, noon-3 p.m., Diversity from 6 -9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 6, Sunset Drive & Guided Tours, 7 p.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603466-3988.

July 7, Animal Encounter Series: Owls of New Hampshire: 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 7, Butcher Baglio and Estes, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-3236169, www.thefarmstand.net.

July 8, Family Summer Story Time with Kate, 10:30-11:30 a.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, under the tent (weather permitting) or in the library, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

OpenYear-Round!

July 10, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore. com.

July 10, Local Plants, Local Remedies, 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org

July 10, Mini Meisters, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, downhill bike series for kids age 14 and under, www.cranmore.com

July 10, Summer Reading Event: Barnyard Party with Foxx Run Farm, 4-5 p.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, pet and read to small farm animals in the library park, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 11, Roomful of Blues, 7 p.m., Arts Jubilee concerts, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org.

July 11-20, Educating Rita, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 11-27, Cats The Musical, North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln, tickets/ info: 603-745-2141, www.jeansplayhouse.com.

July 12, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.-noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

July 12, Live Music: Bryan Conway, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 12, New York’s Finest – Tribute to the Police, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

July 12, Stories on the Farm, The Milkman’s Boy, 1011:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org

July 12 & 13, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows

July 13, Artisan Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 13, Braiding Rugs with Betty Parker, 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

July 13, Live Music: Dave Ayotte Band, noon-3 p.m.; Dan Morgan: 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 13, Old Cars, 11 a.m.-noon, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www. tamworthhistorycenter.org.

July 13-14, Intro to Plein Air (Outdoor) Painting with Melanie Levitt, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, 155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, 603-387-3463, www.jacksonartnh.com.

July 14, Animal Encounter Series: Why Do Animals Do That? 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 14, Gold 101 with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-4441066, www.littletonstudioschool.org.

July 14, Verdict Records Revue featuring Ernest Thompson, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

July 15, Family Summer Story Time with Kate, 10:3011:30 a.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, under the tent (weather permitting) or in the library, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 16-18, Watercolor en Plein Air Workshop,  with JP Goodwin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041,  www. chocoruaartworks.com.

July 17, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore. com.

July 17, Mini Meisters, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, downhill bike series for kids age 14 and under, www.cranmore.com.

July 17, Summer Reading Event: Lindsay Munroe (children’s music), 4-5 p.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 18, Classic Rock Orchestra, 7 p.m., Arts Jubilee concerts, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org.

July 19, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.-noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

July 19, Live Music: Rebecca Turmel, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

July 19, Stories on the Farm, Old Home Day (by Donald C. Hall), 10-11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652 7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

July 19, Uncle John’s Banjo, bluegrass spin on music of Grateful Dead, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

July 19 & 20, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

July 20, Dowsing Demonstration, 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

July 20, Garden Photography Workshop at Castle in the Clouds,  with Matt Cohen, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-3238041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 20, Live Music: Swipe Right Duo, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

July 20, Seek the Peak, fundraiser for Mount Washington Observatory, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988.

July 20, Story Telling with Marion Posner, 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

July 21, Animal Encounter Series: Creatures of the Night, 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 21, Fundraiser for Pan Mass Bike Event, Dam Brewhouse, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, info.: 603-7264500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

July 21, Jamie McLean Band, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

July 21, Sunrise Drive & Guided Tours, 4 a.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603466-3988.

July 22, Summer Story Time with Kate, 10:30-11:30 a.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, under the tent (weather permitting) or in the library, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 24, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, www. cranmore.com.

July 24, Mini Meisters, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, downhill bike series for kids age 14 and under, www.cranmore.com.

July 24, Summer Reading Event: Palace in the Park Adventure, 4-5 p.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 25, The New Legacy Swing Band, 7 p.m., Arts Jubilee concerts, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org.

July 25-30, Summer Mountain Bike Series, 3:30-6:45 p.m., weekly mt. bike series for all ages and abilities, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, register online/free: 603-466-3988.

July 25-Aug. 3, Into the Breeches, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

July 26, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.-noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

July 26, Live Music: John Chouinard: 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

July 26, Stories on the Farm, N is for New Hampshire, 1011:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

July 26, Summer Art Show Opening Reception,  6-8 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, art, music & refreshments, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery/ CCAC, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 26, The Devil’s Brigade, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

July 26 & 27, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows

July 26-28, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery/CCAC, 603-3238041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 27, 25th Annual Chocolate Fest & Live Music, 5:308:30 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville. com or call 800-987-7633.

July 27, Annual Summer Picnic and Story Share, 3-6 p.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

July 27, Live Music: Boston City Rhythm, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 27, White Mt. Jeep Invasion, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603466-3988.

July 27-28, Mount Washington Valley July Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, North Conway, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

July 28, Animal Encounter Series: New Hampshire Wildlife, 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

July 28, David Wax Museum, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

July 28, The High Kings, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

July 29, Family Summer Story Time with Kate, 10:3011:30 a.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, under the tent (weather permitting) or in the library, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 30, Chamber Ensemble, classical music, program of NH Music Festival, Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center, 7 p.m., Plymouth State University, Plymouth, 603-238-9007, info@ nhmf.org.

July 31, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore. com.

July 31, Mini Meisters, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, downhill bike series for kids age 14 and under, www.cranmore.com.

July 31, Summer Reading Celebration: Ice Cream Party with Monty the Moose, 4-5 p.m., all children and their caregivers are welcome, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

AUGUST

Aug. 1, For the People, classical music concert, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, program of NH Music Festival, 603-238-9007, info@nhmf.org.

Aug. 1, Not Fade Away Band, 7 p.m., Arts Jubilee concerts, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org.

Aug. 1-17, Little Shop of Horrors, North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln, tickets/info: 603-745-2141, www.jeansplayhouse.com.

Aug. 2, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.-noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

Aug. 2, Live Music: Doug Thompson, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

Aug. 2, Stories on the Farm, The Ox Cart Man, 10-11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 2, Texas Hill, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 2, The Side Cars Band – Tribute to The Cars, 6:30 pm, live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Aug. 2 & 3, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

Aug. 2 & 3, Journey to Jericho ATV Weekend, details TBA, 603-752-6060, www.androscogginvalleychamber.com.

Aug. 3, Draft Horse Hitching Demo with Grant and May, 10-11 a.m., how to hitch a draft horse, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www. tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 3, Live Music: Green Heron Duo, noon-3 p.m.; Diversity Duo, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 3, Ugotta Regatta, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Corcoran Pond, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 3-4, Moat Mountain 24 Hours of Great Glen, 12 or 24-hour Mountain Bike race, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988.

Aug. 4, Animal Encounter Series: Owls & Hawks, 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 4, Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 7, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore. com.

Aug. 7, Mini Meisters, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, downhill bike series for kids age 14 and under, www.cranmore.com.

Aug. 8, Glen David Andrews Band, 7 p.m., Arts Jubilee concerts, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org..

Aug. 8-17, Go Back for Murder, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

Aug. 9, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.-noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

Aug. 9, Johnny Folsom 4, Johnny Cash tribute, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Aug. 9, Live Music: John Chouinard, 6 -9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

Aug. 9, Stories on the Farm, Thank You, Sarah!, 10-11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 9-11, Denali Hiking Challenge, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 10, Dog Days of Summer, Dam Brewhouse, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, info.: 603-726-4500, www. dambrewhouse.com.

Aug. 10, Live Music: Dan Morgan Duo, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

Aug. 10, Sunset Drive & Guided Tours, 6:15 p.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, https://mt-washington. com, 603-466-3988.

Aug. 10, Wooden Spoon Carving, 10-11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 10, Yoga in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with Dixie Lea, BYO towel or mat and water, free but donations appreciated, 14-week event, (Saturdays), Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Aug. 11, Animal Encounter Series: Animals with Bad Reps, 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 11, Freebo and Alice Howe Band, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-3236169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 14, Mini Meisters, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, downhill bike series for kids age 14 and under, www.cranmore.com

Aug. 14, Spinning Demonstration, 10-11 a.m, with Madison Warped Weavers, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter. org.

Aug. 16, Bubbles and Beats at The Bears, 11 a.m.-noon, free, kid events, hundreds of bubbles fill the air, each child receives a free bubble wand, The Gazebo, Settler’s Green, White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www.settlersgreen.com, 888-6679636.

Aug. 16, Get Poison’d, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Aug. 16, Live Music: Dan Morgan, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 16 & 17, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

Aug. 17, Live Music: M & D Duo, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 17, Snow Shoe and Dog Sled Building, 10-11 a.m., demo by Bob and Ryan Cottrell, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www. tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 17, Tom Rush, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Aug. 17, Truck & Tractor Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., see a display of trucks, tractors, antique cars and wagons, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-6527840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 17 & 18, Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, North Conway, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Aug. 17 & 18, Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, 8:30 a.m., Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, mt-washington.com, 603-466-3988.

Aug. 18, Chris Smither, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net

Aug. 21, Live Music on Koessler’s Patio, 4-6 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, cranmore. com

Aug. 21, Silent Film Series The Pagan, 6:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-5362551.

Aug. 22-31, Pride & Prejudice, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

Aug. 22-31, Stephen King’s Misery, North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln, tickets/info: 603-745-2141, www.jeansplayhouse.com.

Aug. 23, Dis-N’-Dat, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Aug. 23, Live Music: Bryan Conway, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 23, Stories on the Farm, The Quilt Story, 10-11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840,  www. nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug 23 & 24, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

Aug. 24, Live Music: Swipe Right Duo, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633

Aug. 24, Working with Gold with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org.

Aug. 25, Comedian Tony V, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 25, Sterling Ring with Gold Bezel with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Littleton Studio School, 23 Ammonoosuc St., Littleton, 603-444-1066, www.littletonstudioschool.org

Aug. 30, Animal Encounter Series: Owls of New Hampshire, 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 30, Echoes of Floyd, Pink Floyd Tribute, 6:30 p.m., live music in outdoor amphitheater (weather permitting), 2024 Sunset Concert Series, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Aug. 30, Live Music: Bryan Conway, 6-9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 30, Stories on the Farm, The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever!, 10-11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 30 & 31, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

Aug. 31, Black Bear Trail Races, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 31, Family Chalk Art Festival, 1-3 p.m., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 31, Live Music: Chris White Duo, noon-3 p.m.; Jamie Hughes Duo, 6 -9 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Aug. 31, Yoga in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with Dixie Lea, BYO towel or mat and water, free but donations appreciated, 14-week event, (Saturdays), Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1, End of Summer Bash & Fireworks, 5-8 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800987-7633.

Sept. 1, Live Music: Marc & Carl’s Unplugged Jukebox, noon-3 p.m.; Boneshakerz: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Sept. 1, North Country Comedy Series, Labor Day Weekend, 7:30 p.m., North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln, tickets/info: 603-745-2141, www.jeansplayhouse.com.

Sept. 2, Animal Encounter Series: Creatures of the Night, 10-11 a.m., Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-987-7633.

Sept. 2, Jim Lauderdale, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 2, Kids Fun Run, 9 a.m., held at Story Land, Glen, NH, presented by Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, 4 races for

age categories, all participants get free park admission for the day, info: www.believeinbooks.org. or call 603-356-9980.

Sept. 6 & 7, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows

Sept. 6-8, Muster in the Mountains, 7 p.m., free, Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, https://mt-washington. com, 603-466-3988.

Sept. 7, Dennis O’Neil and Davey Armstrong, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Sept. 7, Tuba Skinny, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207935-7292.

Sept. 7, WingZilla, RibZilla, Service Credit Union Park, chicken wing and rib cookout competition, Berlin, 603-7526060, www.androscogginvalleychamber.com.

Sept. 8, Cold River Radio Show, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

Sept. 8, Sarah Borges Band, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 12, Heather Pierson and the Potboilers, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Sept. 13, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www. johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

Sept. 13, Comedian Bob Marley, 6:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/ info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Sept. 14, 2nd Annual Queens Take Tamworth, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www. barnstormerstheatre.org.

Sept. 15, Alana McDonald, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 19, Becoming Wolf: Eastern Coyotes in New England, 7 p.m., held at Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, pre-registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www. tinmountain.org.

Sept. 20, Damn the Torpedoes, A Live Tom Petty Concert Experience, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www. flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Sept. 20, Jordan TW Trio, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

Sept. 21, Dennis O’Neil and Davey Armstrong, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, jazz, blues and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Sept. 21, Great NH Pie Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., all you can eat from an array of pies, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Sept. 21, New Hampshire’s Run for the Fallen, 8:30 a.m.noon, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 800-9877633.

Sept. 22, Miriam featuring Amy Fairchild and Carla Ryder, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.