Capturing the Light: The Art of Jeremy Noyes
By Kathi Caldwell-HopperWhen his daughter was born 13 years ago, Jeremy Noyes wanted to document her life. To do so, he picked up his Canon Rebel camera and took photos of his baby daughter.
When his second child came along a few years later, Noyes continued photographing his children.
The photography bug had hit Noyes. He had the eye of a professional as he continued to take photos. He was living with his wife and children in California at the time but he was originally from New England (Bellows Falls, Vermont, to be exact).
Eventually, Noyes and his wife decided to move back to New England and settled in New Hampshire. Before they got settled, the Noyes family lived with relatives for a while. As with many young couples, they decided, after some time, to relocate. They wanted to give California another try and moved back.
Noyes had a videographer friend who invited him to take a cross-country trip to California. His friend’s goal was to document the journey via video; Noyes would take photos along their travel to use in the film’s footage.
“He showed me how to use my camera and its various functions,” Noyes recalls. “He said I had a good eye for a guy just doing photography as a hobby.”
At that point, Noyes was digging deep into photography and was hungry to learn more. “I spent thousands
of hours on YouTube learning how to use my camera, how to edit images, and what light could do when taking photos,” he explains.
Photography became an obsession for Noyes, and it changed the direction of his life. Formerly a skilled electrician, he eventually decided to make his hobby a profession. It was a bold move. Noyes and his wife stayed in California for about eight years before eventually returning to New Hampshire.
A friend told him of a rental space available in Meredith where Noyes could open a photography shop. Knowing Meredith was a bustling town with plenty of vacationers, especially in the summer, Noyes made the move. He
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says, “I opened Jeremy Noyes Gallery, in January of this year (2023). I was busy right away.”
Noyes serves his customers and is open and friendly with those who browse his gallery, located at 23 Main Street, Unit 3, in downtown Meredith. The gallery is bright, airy, and a perfect spot to showcase Noyes’ photos. Each image is colorful, and nearly all are landscapes taken throughout New England and far beyond.
Before opening his gallery, Noyes spent his first three years back in New Hampshire building a portfolio of Lakes Region photographs. Knowing he needed to gain exposure for his work, he did many art fairs to great
success. He also joined the Lakes Region Art Association and displayed his work at the Association’s gallery.
The Noyes’ photographs are breathtaking in their beauty, from a peaceful wooded path lined with tall birch trees to a dramatic ocean crashing over jagged rocks on a shoreline with the sun rising over the cliffs to scenes of Lakes Region areas.
Noyes says he is willing to go out to photograph at about 3:30 a.m., to get a shot of the sunrise. “I try to plan my trips a year ahead, always keeping in mind the sun and how it affects my shots. Sometimes I bring my family, and sometimes, depending on everyone’s schedules, I go alone. I often camp out along the way. My preference is sunrise shots. Often, no one is there, so no one is in the way of my shots.”
He adds that it is always a challenge to find a spot that is accessible but not on private land. “I am a water guy, and 95 percent of my shots are of the water.”
A true professional photographer/artist, Noyes constantly watches the light wherever he might go. “I do a lot of research, such as where the sun lines up on the landscape and the time of year. I take notes on my phone,” he explains. Noyes calls himself a light chaser, always looking for the next image he might capture if he gets the light just right.
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In his shop, photographs are displayed and printed on either metal or canvas. Each method produces images of stunning beauty, with muted or vivid colors as the subject dictates.
Customers drop in to browse the vast array of work by Noyes or call to place an order. His work reflects scenes of the Lakes Region in all its glory, from the still softness of winter in a blanket of snow to a sunrise or sunset over Winnipesaukee or another area lake.
Noyes has a book of national parks, and he was drawn to Acadia National Park on the Maine seacoast, where he captured his all-time favorite photo of a lighthouse with a sunrise. He arrived at the spot three hours before the sun came up to be there for the once-in-a-
lifetime photograph. It now hangs in his gallery, radiating dramatic beauty.
“My customers love scenes of the lakes, and birch trees and lupines,” Noyes says. He tries to give them what they most want, but always within the
constraints of what he sees in an artistic manner. During his off-season, he occasionally does wedding photography as time allows.
Along with his Meredith gallery shop, Noyes has an extensive website and an online gallery. It has many visitors and buyers who respond positively to the scenes Noyes captures with his Sony camera.
Noyes also has some of his photo-
graphs in other locations, such as the Winnipesaukee Trading Company in Alton; the Gilford Country Store in Gilford; the Makers space in Wolfeboro and at the Mall of New Hampshire; the White Birch Gift Shop and the Sandwich and Meredith League of New Hampshire shops.
In the future, Noyes says he would like to put down permanent roots for his family and buy a house in the area, and of course, run his gallery in Meredith. “I want to stay here and continue to do photography,” he concludes.
What began as a simple, endearing project documenting the early years of his daughter’s life has become a passion and a career for Jeremy Noyes. Take a look at his work, visit his gallery or website, and you will immediately be drawn into his world of colors, light and places we might never think to look.
Visit www.jeremynoyesphotography.com for information and to browse photographs.
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Rail Trail Club Hosting Open House
Come experience “riding the rails” first-hand as the members of the Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club will be providing rides to the public during an open house on Saturday, August 19th between 10 am to 2 pm. There will be antique gas and diesel-powered motorcars ready to take you out on the rails. You will see several different kinds of rail motorcars, including some cars from the 1930s & 1940s, and one with a vintage gang trailer. These rail motorcars, once used by the railroad for work, are now used for recreation on the Cotton Valley Rail Trail.
The Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club of Wolfeboro, NH invites the public to our open house at Fernald Station, 64 Gover-
nor Wentworth Highway in Wolfeboro. The event is designed to give the public an opportunity to meet with members to discover more about CVRTC, railroad preservation and the railroad motorcar hobby. Visitors will be able to tour the restored former Wolfeboro Railroad engine house, train station, and working railroad maintenance of way equipment. Free rides will be provided in member owned railroad motorcars on a section of the former Wolfeboro Railroad. CVRTC, a non-profit organization founded in 1992, currently maintains the 11-mile line, which is currently designated as a “rail with trail corridor” where railcar hobbyists, runners, bikers, and snowmobilers can equally enjoy
Geneva Point to Offer HurdyGurdy Workshop and Retreat
Have you ever heard of a hurdygurdy? Perhaps from the song by Donovan?
You may know it by one of its many other names — vielle a roue, zanfona, or organistrum — as there is a version of this medieval instrument in just about every European country.
The instrument has been making a popular comeback with its unique sound now heard in popular film scores, rock bands, folk music, and within its traditional medieval dance music heritage.
Geneva Point Center in Moultonborough is part of a local effort to bring more interest and education about the instrument in the United States through a first-ever workshop and retreat on Aug. 20 - 24. It is geared to everyone from the beginner to the most advanced player.
Those who are interested in learning
but do not have their own instruments will be able to rent one of the three that will be available.
Leading the majority of the workshops will be Sergio González, a hurdy-gurdy player and teacher from Barcelona, Spain, and Alison Gowan, a Quebec-based hurdy-gurdy player and vocalist. Noelle Beaudin, a hurdy-gurdy player and composer from Sandwich, also will be teaching at the workshop. Together, she and Max Enloe, a player and instrument technical expert from Dallas, Texas, have created the workshop program and have started what they hope will be the first of many educational outreach efforts for this instrument in the Northeast.
For more information about the workshop and retreat, visit www.GurdyWorld.com, email: info@gurdyworld. com, or call 603-677-6537.
access to the stunning scenery of the Lakes Region.
The Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club, Inc. began in the summer of 1992 when a group of New England rail car owners joined with a group of local railroad enthusiasts in Wolfeboro, NH. Together they obtained permission from the State of New Hampshire to operate rail cars and to maintain the former Wolfeboro Railroad including structures. The refurbished former Fernald Station is now used as the Club’s meeting place.
This collection of railway motor car enthusiasts and volunteers have joined together to preserve railroad property and equipment relating to the use of railway motorcars and have kept alive
the skills and experiences of the railroad workers who once used these vehicles in maintaining railroad lines around the world.
CVRTC currently maintains 17 miles of rail owned by the State of New Hampshire. The two rail-lines are the Wolfeboro-Sanbornville, NH branch line, no longer used by the railroad and known as the Cotton Valley Trail, and a portion of the Ossipee Branch between Rt. 28 and Rt.16.
Light refreshments including drinks, water and hot dogs will be available. We usually have CVRTC apparel for sale throughout the event. CVRTC is a not-for-profit organization. Donations are graciously accepted.
August Needlefelting Classes at Center Sandwich Gallery
The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, which is a founding member of the League of NH Craftsmen, is offering two fun and engaging Needlefelting classes in mid-August.
On Wednesday, August 16 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, League of NH Craftsmen
Juried Artisan Patsy Frasier will teach a traditional 3D needlefelting class during which participants will create a “Gnome on the Roam” character. Each student will be able to individualize their gnome with unique props and characteristics specified by a location of their choosing such as the library, a hike, or a café. This class is open to beginners and experienced needlefelters.
Our second class is Tapestry Needlefelt on Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Tapestry Needlefelt is a simple technique using barbed needles to decorate a flat, felt surface with a design. This class is taught by Neysa Russo, an artist from Bradford, VT, who creates museum-quality tapestries of ex-
quisite beauty and charm. Participants in this class will be able to choose from a variety of Neysa’s unique folk-art design stencils or they can even create their own design. Students in last fall’s sold out class created beautiful tapestries depicting loons, herons, roosters and florals.
Details on both classes and the remaining summer & fall offerings including tuition and materials costs and registration information can be found on the gallery’s website (centersandwich. nhcrafts.org).
It is part of the Sandwich Home Industries’ mission to provide a variety of affordable craft workshops for our community. In order to help students with the cost of our classes we are offering scholarships of up to $50, or half the class tuition, whichever is less. In addition to the website, more information can be found by calling 603-284-6831 or by visiting The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery at 32 Main Street in the historic village of Center Sandwich.
Arts & Crafts Fair at Brewster Academy
Don’t miss the On The Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival to be held once again at Brewster Academy on August 11-13, Friday & Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. There will be over 110 arts & crafts exhibitors with a fabulous chain saw demonstration on Saturday by Buck Ridge. Don’t miss his amazing talents. Some of the other exhibitors will include handsome soy candles, cedar wood furniture, beautiful leather jewelry, handsome alpaca products, personal care products, soft sculpture dolls & animals, gourmet oils & vinegars, stained glass, kettle corn, amazing metal creations with nuts &
bolts, laser engraving, home decor & signs, cribbage boards, pottery, handsome leather items - belts/pocketbooks, quilt raffle, fabric creations, NH maple syrups, beautiful wooden spoons & ladles, hats/tee shirts, beautiful tie dye clothing, inlaid wooden tables & mirrors, fine art paintings, doggie apparel, & lots more. Music - Food - Rain or Shine Under Canopies - Friendly, Leashed Dogs Welcome - Free Admission & Free Parking - GPS Address: 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro - More Info Call Joyce (603) 387-1510.
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Guided Hike of Welton Falls State Park Conservation Lands
Join Rob Moore, former Chair of the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) Board, for a morning in Welton Falls State Park on August 11 at 9 am. Enjoy a hike through conserved lands to this wonderful geologic gem hidden in the hills of a sub-watershed stream of the Fowler River. Participants should be prepared to cross a shallow river stepping from stone to stone or have wet feet. This moderate hike is approximately 3.5 miles. Dogs are not allowed. Registration is required and space is limited. Register online at NewfoundLake.org/events or call 603-744-8689.
The Newfound Land Conservation Partnership is a collaboration among the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA); the Society for the Protection of NH Forests; the Lakes Region Conservation Trust; the Nature Conservancy; and volunteer representatives from the towns of Hebron,
Groton, Bristol, Bridgewater, and Alexandria. Since 2009, the Partnership has worked to promote land conservation within the Newfound watershed through education and community outreach. Learn more about conservation in the Newfound Watershed and why land conservation is important at NewfoundLake.org/NLCP
Land conservation is an important part of NLRA’s work to protect the high-quality waters of Newfound Lake and its watershed, maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Through water quality and invasive species monitoring, educational events such as guided hikes and nature activities, and land conservation efforts that protect open spaces and help manage stormwater pollution, NLRA approaches conservation at the watershed level. You can learn more about NLRA’s initiatives at NewfoundLake.org
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Laconia: 5BR/6BA, 4,452 sf. luxury fully furnished home with deeded boat dock on Lake Winnipesaukee. 1stfloor primary suite, open concept, designer kitchen, and beautifully landscaped patio/entertaining area. Enjoy all Long Bay has to offer with two private beaches, tennis court, boat club, and more! $1,399,000 MLS# 4962619
Moultonborough: 3BR/2BA, 2,176 sf. ranch with a short walk the beach access on Lake Kanasatka and a boatslip available. 2 extra guest rooms and den in the finished basement are perfect for company. Amenities: tennis, pickleball and basketball court, beach, new bathhouse, and more. $585,000 MLS# 4962470
Laconia: 3BR/1BA, cottage in Pine Trail on Lake Winnipesaukee with a deeded boat slip protected by a stone jetty just steps away from the water. Enjoy cozy nights by the stone fireplace or relax on the deck overlooking the water. Home is being sold fully furnished. $798,000 MLS# 4962111
Laconia: 2BR/1BA, 1,110 sf. ranch on Pickeral Cove just off Winnipesaukee. Featuring direct lake views, high ceilings, screened-in porch, bonus room, trailer storage, and private boat launch. Low height small boats and jet skies can access Paugus Bay at the cove entrance. $824,000 MLS# 4961395
Laconia: 4BR/2BA, townhouse with many updates and detached garage. Enjoy long views to the water, open concept first floor, eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room and seasonal porch. The third level consists of a large bedroom that can be divided into two smaller bedrooms. $849,900 MLS# 4961249
Belmont: 2BR/1BA, 768 sf. cape on 1.77 acres. New vinyl plank flooring and freshly painted walls. The living room features a picture window to the backyard. 2 finished rooms above accessible by a pull down staircase. Enjoy town beach rights to Lake Winnisquam. $225,000 MLS# 4960602
Belmont: 2BR/1BA, 676 sf. home in Mallards Landing on Lake Winnisquam. This home comes fully furnished and has many recent updates including floors, oil tank, back stairs and paint. You're a short golf cart (included in the sale) ride from the sandy beach, boat launch, clubhouse and more! $294,900 MLS# 4958809
Meredith : 3BR/3BA, 1,954 sf. contemporary townhouse in Grouse Point. This 3-level home features seasonal lake/mountain views, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, an enclosed porch and a garage. A short walk to the 3 sandy beaches, tennis court, yacht club and clubhouse. $650,000 MLS# 4953682
Laconia: 3BR/2BA, 2,072 sf. brand new penthouse at Lakeside at Paugus Bay. Enjoy contemporary living space with amazing views from 60’ above ground. With many custom upgrades throughout including high-end stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tile work & more! $1,275,000 MLS# 4953162
‘Cue The Grill
Cooking in Foil Packets
By Kelly RossToday’s theme for the day is one of my favorites when it comes to convenience plus still very delicious. This works great for camping, and for backyard parties where all the prep can be done in advance so you can socialize, plus clean-up is almost non-existent. Cooking in foil packets is a great way to cook. So, to not be overly repetitious today, a couple of things should be kept in mind for all these recipes. Ideally,
use heavy duty foil, and I usually double wrap all of them. When making 4 packages, I use 8 sheets of foil, about 18 x 12 in size. Spray the inside of the 4 foil sheets so the product will go on top of the pan release to keep things from sticking. Make sure they are completely sealed when folding them to keep all steam within to assure an even cooking process, then double wrap with the other 4 sheets. If there are any holes or tears, wrap again with another sheet.
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Foil packets, if preferred, can be prepped a day in advance if you want to make life easier for any reason but will obviously be great if you prep and cook right then and there. There is no need to dirty any plates as I serve the packets on paper plates for everyone to dig into. Lastly, make sure when opening the foil once cooked, to be careful as escaping steam can leave a bad burn if not aware. If rain dashes your grilling hopes, these can be done in the oven, but they will take a little longer to cook. All that being said, let’s do this.
I’m starting with a great side dish to accompany many main dish recipes if you feel the desire. I will admit, one of my favorite foil packs out there are potatoes with peppers/ onions and spices, but since I think most all of us have mastered that recipe, I’m going to share one a little more off the board, but so awesome. If you want a potato foil recipe, email the address at the end of this article and I’ll get it to you. This one is for fresh green beans and bell peppers in a concoction of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup and pine nuts. These are wicked good my friends. This will be good for 4 packets. Prep time is 20 minutes, as is cook time. This will go with any entrée, whether the main dish is cooked in foil or not, or on the grill. Roasted Balsamic Green Beans & Peppers
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp pure maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
12 oz fresh green beans
2 red and/or yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced lengthwise
⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Mix oil, mustard, syrup, garlic and salt in a large bowl. Add beans and peppers and toss. Place ¼ of the vegetable mixture on each of 4 sheets of foil. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Fold the packets to cover the ingredients, then double-wrap. Starting at the top, seal the packet by folding the edges over one another to seal. Grill over a preheated medium to medium-high heated grill for 10-12 minutes, rotating the packets to another spot on the grill about halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Let’s get into some main dishes. First off is an all-inclusive meal so you may not use the bean foil packs for this one as this one has chicken, rice, carrots and broccoli in an outstanding sauce of honey, soy, ginger and garlic among a couple other great flavors. This one again can be prepped in 20 minutes and cooked in 20 and feeds 4.
Foil Pack Honey Garlic Chicken
1 cup minute rice
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, usually 3 large breasts, 6 oz per packet
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp flour
¾ cups baby carrots
1 ½ large red bell pepper, cut into small strips
1 stalk broccoli, cut into small florets For The Sauce
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¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tsp sriracha
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
Finely chopped cilantro for garnish
Set out 4 large sheets of foil. Fold up sides to create sides to hold the juices. In a bowl mix the minute rice and water. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes. Pound the breast to an even thinness for all and divide into 4 equal portions of 6 oz each, ideally cutting into 4 equal pieces, but depending on the size of the chicken breasts, there’s a chance 1-2 portions may have to be 2 pieces. Thinly slice the red bell pepper, halve or quarter the baby carrots into small and thin pieces, cut the broccoli into small florets. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and then dredge in flour which helps keep it from drying out. Add a pinch more of salt and pepper on top. Divide the rice and any liquid evenly between the packets. Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice. Add the veggies equally to both sides of the chicken and rice. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch/water. In another bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to the sauce and whisk until smooth. Drizzle evenly over the chicken pieces in the foil packets. Fold
up and seal completely. Double wrap the packets. Preheat the grill to high and grill for 15-25 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken and how efficient your grill runs. 2o minutes is usually just about right. Do not flip the packets while cooking and make sure the rice side of the packet is down. Remove the foil packets from grill or oven and open carefully allowing for the steam to escape. Season with more salt and pepper if desired and enjoy immediately. If desired garnish with cilantro.
Let’s move to a Hawaiian chicken theme. Chicken, pineapple, and a doctored BBQ sauce is the mentality for this one. This bad boy is amazingly tangy, as well as sweet and is accompanied by bell peppers and sliced zucchini for an outstanding din din. Prep and cooking times are similar to the last and again feeds 4.
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ideally 6 oz each
1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
1 can sliced pineapple, 15 oz
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
2 medium zucchinis, cut into ½ inch coins
Chopped scallions for garnish
Heat grill to medium heat. Place chicken on the center of aluminum foil and divide the veggies around the chicken and add 2-3 pineapple slices into each packet. In a bowl, whisk to-
gether BBQ sauce, juice from the can of pineapple slices, soy sauce, and garlic. Spread about 2 tbsp of the sauce on the chicken and make sure to reserve about ¼ cup. Wrap tightly and double wrap. Place chicken packets onto your preheated medium-high grill and cook for 13-15 minutes flipping at about 7 minutes. To serve, baste with reserved sauce, and garnish with green onions.
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For one more chicken foil package, let’s move to the southwest for a chicken fajita recipe. There is no mystery as to what is in a fajita as I’m guessing everyone out there has eaten at least one in their lifetime. Chicken, peppers, and onions with all the usual spices make this as good as you have ever had. Bust out some flour tortillas with all the usual accoutrements and you’ll be digging life for sure. You can have these prepped and cooked in 30-
40 minutes and this feeds 4.
Chicken Fajita Packets
1 ½ lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into ½ - ¾ inch thick strips
2 large bell peppers, ideally red or orange, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ large red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp paprika
Tortillas, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, and guacamole as wanted/ needed
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Preheat the grill to medium-high. Combine all spices in a bowl so they are completely mixed. Put the chicken strips and veggies in a large bowl. Put the oil into the chicken/veg mix and toss to coat. Sprinkle the spice mixture into the chicken/veg and again combine well so they are all well coated. Spoon ¼ of the fajita mixture in the center of 4 sheets of foil. Fold and seal the tin foil and place over direct heat on the grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes for even cooking, rotate once halfway through until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Serve with lightly grilled tortillas and toppings as desired. For a last dinner theme, here’s a shrimp and sausage combo for you
with a Cajun flavor to it and chock full of veggies. Like most of these today, this goes together very quickly. This will take care of 4 of you.
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Packs
1 lb shrimp, 16/20’s or 21/25’s peeled and deveined, tail on
1 pound andouille sausages, thickly sliced
2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 red peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 corn cobs, cut into 1-inch rounds
2 large red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup melted butter
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Fresh chopped parsley
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add corn and cut potatoes.
Cook for 5 minutes and then remove from heat and drain. Set it aside. Divide the mixture between the four pieces of foil, piling it in the center of each piece. Combine the shrimp, sausage, peppers, zucchini, melted butter and spices in a bowl and toss well, then add to the corn/potatoes. Fold the long sides of the foil together over the top of the mixture, turning it over twice to seal the contents. Fold up the ends and seal the packet closed. Repeat for all the packets. Place the foil packets on the grill and cook undisturbed for 10-14 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Open the foil packets carefully and serve hot with chopped parsley.
Let’s end with some dessert. Although most don’t consider apple crisp to be a summer dessert, who’s ever going to say no, especially from the campfire or grill. This can be done from start to finish in less than 45 minutes and feeds 4-6.
Campfire Apple Crisp
Apple Filling
6 cups thinly sliced apples, 5-6, any variety you want, peeled and cored
3 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp apple pie spice
Topping
1 ¼ cup flour
¾ cup light brown sugar
¾ cup quick oats
1 stick of butter, melted
½ tsp apple pie spice
Vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for topping
Preheat your grill to 350 degrees. Using a large mixing bowl, toss together the thinly sliced apple, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and apple pie spice. Set it aside. Using a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, quick oats, apple pie spice, and melted butter. Set it aside. Tear 4-6 sections of foil. Scoop 1 cup or more of the apple filling onto the middle of the foil. Scoop out ½ cup of the topping on top of the apple filling. Place the packets around the edges of the grill. If you are using a campfire, place the packets on the grate over the fire pit. Allow them to cook for 20 minutes. Remove the packets and allow them to rest for 5 – 10 minutes. Top the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with the caramel sundae topping. If you care to prep these in advance to throw them together at the last minute, toss the apple slices in 1-2 tbsp lemon juice and keep in an airtight container, covered in plastic film, then refrigerate. Yummy.
See you all next week my friends. Until then, spoil those taste buds of yours and if you care to touch base with any questions or feedback, reach out to fenwaysox10@gmail.com
“Hands on History” Presentation in Center Sandwich on August 12
The North Sandwich Friends (Quaker) Meeting in partnership with Old Friends Genealogy invites the community of Sandwich and any other interested individuals to gather at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Benz Center located at 18 Heard Road in Center Sandwich. A PowerPoint presentation will be used to describe highlights of the recently completed “Hands on History” community project spearheaded and organized by the North Sandwich Friends Meeting. This project featured substantial work related to the Religious Society of Friends (1776) burial ground at the base of Wentworth Hill in Center
Sandwich including work inside the “stonewalls” by Sandwich Central Elementary students and volunteers as well as education and research outside the walls of the burial ground.
Old Friends Genealogy (Mike and Kate Lancor of Moultonborough) collected information from the inscriptions on gravestones in the burial ground and reviewed previously recorded maps and cemetery logs before proceeding with extensive genealogy research for those known to be buried in the burial ground. Ancestry.com was used as a platform to develop family trees for those buried there. Profile pages were created for each individual buried
identifying other relatives (e.g. mother, father, spouse, siblings, children) also buried in the same burial ground. The PowerPoint presentation will include sharing examples of the profiles developed through genealogy research for several families and individuals “at rest” in this Quaker Cemetery.
In addition, information on the appropriate methods of cleaning and preserving gravestones will be presented in hopes that other organizations will become involved in efforts to “bring back to life” and restore gravestones in the multitude of old graveyards and burial grounds scattered throughout Sandwich and communities through-
Lasagna Dinner in Union August 10
Can’t take a vacation to Europe right now? Why not have a taste of Italy with the Fellowship of the Union Congregational Church. On Thursday, August 10, 2023, a fantastic spread of homemade meat and veggie lasagnas, tossed salad, Italian bread, assorted home-baked pies, coffee and/or punch will be available from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Tickets are sold at the door only (no reservations), starting at 4:30 PM.
The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. If you prefer to take your meal home, To Go containers will be available.
The dinner will be served in the historic Reunion Grange Hall – Hotchkiss Commons at 71 Main Street in the village of Union in the town of Wakefield, just off Route 16. The Union Congregational Church is directly across the street. Plenty of parking is available be-
hind the church, in front of the Grange Hall, and along the street. Hotchkiss Commons is handicapped accessible and air conditioned. All proceeds will go to the Church Fellowship’s outreach
out the Lakes Region.
Special appreciation to all the community volunteers, The North Sandwich Friends (Quaker) Meeting, The Sandwich Historical Society, Bollinger Associates (Chip Bollinger), Sandwich Central School administration, teachers and students, and Old Friends Genealogy for participating. Thanks also to the Quimby Trust for partially funding this project. Anyone interested in more information about this presentation on Saturday, August 12 can call Mike Lancor (603-204-8409) or Susan Wiley (603-677-2634).
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Through Aug. 12, Murder on the Orient Express, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on 7/15, 18 & 20, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.
Through Sept. 2, Tiny Treasures, Great Joys, exhibit at Sandwich Historical Society, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday - Saturday, Wentworth Exhibit Room and Elisha Marston House Museum, Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple St., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6269, www.sandwichhistorical.org.
Through Sept. 9, Snoopy and the Red Baron, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 603-569-1212.
Aug. 7, Composting program, 4 p.m., by UNH Cooperative Extension, at Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.
Aug. 7, Guided Hikes: Oak Ridge, 10 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 7, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Mitch Alden, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 7, Story Time, 11 - 11:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservations: www. castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 7, The Battle of Lovell Lake, 7 p.m., speaker Greg Heppe, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.
Aug. 8, Black Bear Day, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., info. on the bears, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.
Aug. 8, Jelly Roll, Elle King, Struggle Jennings, Josh Adams Myers, 7 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets: 603293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.
Aug. 8, See It All American Tour, 7:30 p.m., Devon Allman and Donavan Frankenreiter, Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
Aug. 8, Social Behavior of Black Bears, 1 - 2 p.m., program with black bear expert Ben Kilham, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.
Aug. 9, Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee with Glenn Knoblock, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, pre-registration required: 603476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.
Aug. 9, Incubus, 7:15 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets: 603-293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.
Aug. 9, Nature Station, explore Grey Rocks, learn about plants and animals, make a craft, free, open to all, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.
Aug. 9, Music on the Lawn, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., with The Mountain Top Music Singer’s Workshop, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-3238510.
Aug. 9, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 - 7 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 10, Artisans on the Green Craft Fair, on the Sandwich town green, lunch available from Sandwich Women’s Club, contact artisansonthegreen@gmail. com, 603-284-6831.
Aug. 10, Garden Party, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Kirkwood Gardens, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, party to benefit the Center’s mission, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by the Common Man, music by Bob McCarthy, tickets: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org/gala.
Aug. 10, Lake Discovery Day, 10:30 a.m. - noon, free, games, art, activities, takes place outside, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, pre-registration required: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
Aug. 10, Land, People & Property, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 10, Loon Cruise, special Newfound EcoTour with Loon Preservation Committee biologist, featuring loons of Newfound Lake, book a tour at Newfound Lake Region Assoc., Bristol, 603-744-8689.
Aug. 10, Marcy Drive Band, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org
Aug. 10, Nature Talk, The Secret Lives of Our Backyard Raptors with Phil Brown, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, free, 603476-5666.
Aug. 10, The Honeybees, 5 p.m., Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, bring lawn chair for seating, rain cancels concert, 603-934-3900.
Aug. 10, Weed Watcher Training, 2 - 4 p.m., Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake. org, 603-744-8689.
Aug. 10 & 11, King of Queens – A Tribute to Queen, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
Aug. 10-19, Fully Committed, Barnstormers, summer theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org
Aug. 11, 3rd Annual Free Car Show, 4 - 7 p.m., Clarke Plaza, Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.
Aug. 11, Carter Mountain Brass Band, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 6 - 8 p.m., bring your own lawn chair, free, 603-2534561.
Aug. 11, Family Block Party, 5 – 8 p.m., food truck, face painting, dunk booth, touch-a-truck, music & more, B&M Railroad Park, Alton, 603-8750109.
Aug. 11, Lakes Region Community Celebration, 4-10 p.m., presented by Town of Wolfeboro Economic Development Committee, held at Wolfeboro Town Docks, join the M/S Mount Washington & local businesses for food, drinks, laser show, 603-569-2200.
Aug. 11, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 11, Music in the Park, open mic concerts, sign up: 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m., free, Hesky Park, Rte. 3, Meredith, all musicians welcome, bring chairs, picnics, snacks, 603-533-5490, kitty@metrocast.net. Weekly through Sept. 1.
Aug. 11, Nature Painting Workshop, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-4765900.
Aug. 11, Passing It On: Succession Planning, 10 a.m. - noon, Wentworth Watershed, at Wolfeboro Public Library, Wolfeboro, info.: 603-534-0222, info@wentworthwatershed.org.
Aug. 11, The Ferns Family Band, 6 - 8 p.m., free, Belknap Mill, held in Rotary Park (next to the Mill), bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813.
Aug. 11-13, On the Green 2, Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 a.m., Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rte. 28, 603-387-1510, Wolfeboro, www.joycescraftshows.com.
Aug. 11-20, Book Sale, Gilman Library, 100 Main St., Alton, hours of sale: 603-875-2550.
Aug. 12, 5K Road Race, 9 a.m., Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.
Aug. 12, 6th Annual Pirate’s Cove 5K Walk and Run, 9 a.m., NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-621-3551.
Aug. 12, Alton Bay Boat Show, 9 a.m. - noon, free, Alton Town Docks, 26-40 Mt. Major Highway, Alton Bay, www.nhbm.org.
Aug. 12, Antique & Vintage Fair, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.
Aug. 12, Arts Live Event, 10 a.m. - noon, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813.
Aug. 12, Bittersweet, outdoor summer concert series, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rte. 11, Alton Bay, bring a chair and enjoy the music, in case of rain cancellation by 2 p.m. day of concert: 603-875-0109.
Aug. 12, Bring a Can…Get a Book, 3 – 7 p.m., bring a non-perishable item donation, held at Happy Cow, 385 Union Ave., Laconia, by Altrusa International, 603-832-9268, klcollins70@hotmail.com.
Aug. 12, Chris Klaxton Outdoor Concert, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Cate Park, Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.
Aug. 12, Dueling Pianos, Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, tickets: 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.
Aug. 12, Family Fun Day, 11 a.m.: Hebron Conservation Commission Hike; 2 p.m.: Hebron Library Story time, bubble games and more; Bocce Tournament (603-744-2634); 2 - 4 p.m.: Vintage Car Show; 5 p.m.: Jim Tyrrell Pop Rock concert; bbq by Hebron Village Store; 7 p.m.: The Reminisants concert; 8:45 p.m.: Hells Gate Fireworks display, Hebron village, 603-744-3335.
Aug. 12, Fireworks, 9 p.m., launched off barge in Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.
Aug. 12, Fireworks, 9:30 p.m., Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.org.
Aug. 12, Hikers Club: Upper Bridle Plus, 8 - 10:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 12, Landscape Oil Painting with Ann Xavier, 9 a.m. - noon, League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 603-284-6831, https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/
Aug. 12, Old Home Week Parade, 11:30 a.m., from Letter S Rd./Jones Field to Alton Bay, www.altonbusinessassociation.com
Aug. 12, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, music by Arlene WOW, on the patio, 3 - 6 p.m., Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Aug. 12, Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., prizes, barbecue at noon, free registration: Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, www.squamlakes.org, 603-968-7336.
Aug. 12, Walking Tour with Dr. John Foley, 10 a.m., meets at Wolfeboro Train Station, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.
Aug. 12, Warner Palooza, free, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, 603-456-2600, www.indianmuseum.org.
Aug. 12, Woods, Water & Wildlife Festival, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., crafts, walks, family event, hayrides, learn about NH animals & more, by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, Branch Hill Farm, Milton Mills, pre-register: 603-4732020, www.mmrgnh.org
Aug. 12-13, Alton Old Home Week Craft Fair, Alton, 603-875-0109.
Aug. 12-13, Light Out – Perseids Meteor Shower, Wentworth Watershed, Wolfeboro, info.: 603-534-0222, info@wentworthwatershed.org.
Aug. 13, Hot Skillet Club concert, 4 - 5 p.m., bring picnic/lawn chair, enjoy music on the green, donations encouraged, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org
Aug. 13, Softball Game, Alton Police Dept. vs. Alton Fire Dept., noon, Alton Central School Softball Field, food available, 603-875-0109.
Aug. 14, Chili Cookoff, 6 p.m., Foster’s Tavern, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.
Aug. 14, Minimalist/Ikebana Floral Design with Shirley Glines, 1 - 3:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 603-284-6831, https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/
Aug. 14, Story Time, 11 - 11:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservations: www. castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 15, A Walk Down Rt. 11 in West Alton, talk with old postcards, pictures and info. on places such as W. Alton Fire Station, Mt. Major Community Center and more, 7 pm, Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, www.altonhistoricalsociety. org
Aug. 15, Safety Last, silent movie, dusk (arrive no later than 8 p.m.), bring lawn chairs for seating, Alton Town Gazebo, Alton Bay, sponsored by Alton Old Home Week Committee, musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, 603-8750109,
Aug. 15, Seducing and Killing Nazis: Hannie, Truus and Freddie, Dutch Resistance Heroines of WWII, 7 - 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 603-569-1212.
Aug. 16, Needle Felt a Gnome on the Roam with Patsy Frasier, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 603-284-6831, https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/
Aug. 16, Spaghetti Supper, 5 p.m., hymn sing at 7 p.m., Community Church of Alton, 20 Church St., Alton, 603-875-5561.
Aug. 16, The Hurricane of 1938, with speaker Bill Minsinger, 7 p.m., Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society Museum, 503 Endicott St. N., Laconia, reservations requested, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us
Aug. 16, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 - 7 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-4765900.
Aug. 16-20, Footloose the Musical, Interlakes Summer Theatre, One Laker Lane, Meredith, interlakestheatre@gmail.com, 603-707-6035.
Aug. 17, Breaking Character, 5 p.m., Marceau Park, downtown Franklin, bring lawn chair for seating, rain cancels concert, 603-934-3900.
Aug. 17, Carolyn Ramsay Band, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org
Aug. 17, Dog Show, 6 p.m., Alton Bay Gazebo, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.
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Aug. 17, Guided Explorations with Watershed Stewards, Newfound watershed info/exploration, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.
Aug. 17, Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m., Alton Bay Gazebo, Alton Bay, 603-8750109.
Aug. 17, Land, People & Property, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 17, Nature Talk, The Black Bear of New Hampshire with Don Allen, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, free, 603-476-5666.
Aug. 18, AM Gold Yacht Rock, 8 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
Aug. 18, Jimmy and the Jestures, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 6 - 8 p.m., bring your own lawn chair, free, 603-253-4561.
Aug. 18, Patty Griffin concert, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
Aug. 18 & 19, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.
Aug. 18, Music in the Park, open mic concerts, sign up: 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m., free, Hesky Park, Rte. 3, Meredith, all musicians welcome, bring chairs, picnics, snacks, 603-533-5490, kitty@metrocast.net. Weekly through Sept. 1.
Aug. 19, 5th Annual Hot Rods, Muscle and More All Vehicles Car Show, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., New England Racing Museum, 922 NH Rt. 106 N., Loudon, 603-783-0183.
Aug. 19, 32nd NH Water Ski Championship, Back Bay, 21 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro, www.abenkiwaterskiclub.com, email: abenakiskiclub.com.
Aug. 19, A Guiding Star (Origami), 9 a.m.-noon, SWITCHcraft with League juried member Deb Fairchild, workshop for middle school students, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, info/pre-registration required: 603-279-7920.
Aug. 19, Annual Cruise Into the Wright, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., antique cars, hot rods, BBQ, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 603-569-1212.
Aug. 19, Chicken BBQ, 4:30 p.m., Alton Central Fire Station, Frank C. Gilman Highway, Alton, 603-875-0222.
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Adult Oil Painting, Mondays, 9 a.m. - noon, no experience necessary, dropin group, Ossipee Town Hall, Ossipee, Pat Jones: pjonesossipee3@gmail.com.
Advice To The Players, the works of Shakespeare via performances, camps and more, Sandwich, info: www.advicetotheplayers.org
ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, shows, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Barnstead Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., food, crafts, music, 1 West Parade Rd., Barnstead, www.barnsteadfarmersmarket.com.
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Bristol Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturdays, Millstream Park, Rte. 3A, Bristol, 603-273-1058.
Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, next to Elkins Library, Canterbury, baked goods, produce, crafts, live music, www. canterburyfarmersmarket.com.
Canterbury Shaker Village, tours, programs, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603783-9511, www.shakers.org
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, www.chocorualake.org.
Clark Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, historic Clark home, schoolhouse, fire station and barn, through Sept. 1, Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org
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Country Village Quilt Guild, meets first and third Wednesday of each month, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@yahoo.com
Cruise with a Naturalist, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3 p.m., learn about history of Squam Lake, see wildlife, get info from naturalist, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Dam Brewhouse, monthly events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.
Discover Squam Cruises, daily at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. (on Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday also at 3 p.m.), cruise to look for and learn about loons, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Drawing with Tom Hitchcock, 10 a.m. - noon, class open to all aspiring artists, age 12 and up, pre-register: 603-496-6768, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton.
Farmington Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through October, 8:30 a.m. - noon, behind TD Bank North, corner of Central & Main St., fresh local foods, 603859-2551, barrons@worldpath.net
Franklin Community Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Thursdays through September 4, Central St., Franklin; produce, food, crafts, live music, 603-934-3229, www.franklinnh.org/parks-recreation/pages/franklin-farmers-market Friday Night Market, 5 - 8 p.m., farm goods, crafts, rotating food trucks, live music, brews, and more, Hobbs Tap Room, 765 Rt. 16, Ossipee, every Friday until Labor Day weekend, hobbsmarket@gmail.com.
Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Fridays, also first & third Saturdays monthly through Oct. 7, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough; registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Gilmanton Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, live music and more, 1385 NH Rte. 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com
Hiker’s Club, meets Saturday morning throughout the season, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
In the Round, Sundays, 8:45 a.m., thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 284-7211.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net
Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 603-589-1177.
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
Land, People & Property, Thursdays until Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. - noon, walk around Castle in the Clouds grounds, learn about history of the property with guide, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603279-9015.
League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Libby Museum, of Natural History, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, noon - 4 p.m., closed Mondays, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1035.
Live Music, Gilmanton Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 1385 NH Rte. 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com
Loon Center, walking trails, loon displays/info., 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org
Loon Cruise, Mondays & Fridays, 3 p.m., learn about and look for loons on Squam Lake, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Lunchbox-Paintbox, with artist Larry Frates, noon - 12:30 p.m., first Wednesday of each month, http://www.facebook.com/arttoyouwithlarry, Belknap Mill, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Market on Main, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., every Wednesday through Oct. 11, produce, artisan goods, food trucks and more, 117 Main St., Alton, www.altonmarketonmain.com
Model Yachting - Back Bay Skippers, meets every Tuesday & Thursday, May - October 1 - 4 p.m., model yacht group, spectators welcome, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554.
Molly the Trolley, 603-569-1080, tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com
M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com
Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.
New Durham Farmers’ Market, 1 - 6 p.m., Saturday, Depot Rd. next to Post Office, New Durham, 603-515-1249, www.newdurhamfarmersmarket.com
New England Racing Museum, 922 NH Rte. 106 N., Loudon, www.NEMSMUSEUM.com
NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org
NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.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.
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.
Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks on Thursdays until Sept. 7, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule: 603-539-6390.
Quimby Barn Transportation Museum, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., through Columbus Day, early transportation wagons, snow roller, fire truck, Concord Coach and more, Maple St., Sandwich, 603-284-6269.
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.
Solar Gazing, noon - 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Every Mon. through Aug. 28)
Song and Jam Circle, community-created jams and song circle, third Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org
Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, contact for open hours: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org
Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.
Turtle Talk, 11 a.m. every Tuesday through end of August, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org
Up Close to Animals, daily program, meet live animals and learn all about them, at the amphitheater, 10 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m., through Labor Day and on weekends through Columbus Day, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.
Wakefield/Brookfield Historical Society, meetings second Tuesday of each month until October, most meetings held at Schoolhouse, 2851 Wakefield Rd., with October meeting held at Brookfield Town House, programs on the history of Wakefield/Brookfield, everyone welcome, 603-522-6713.
Wakefield Marketplace, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., produce, fruit, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more, Rte. 16 north and Wakefield Rd., Wakefield, schedule: www.wakefieldmarketplace.org.
Wolfeboro Farmers’ Market, Thursdays until Oct. 26, noon - 3:30 p.m., local farm-raised meats, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, flowers, maple syrup, honey, artisanal products, held at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum. org
The Barn at Moody Mountain Farm Presents — An Evening with Kyle Care
Kyle Carey’s unique trans-Atlantic fusion of music includes influences of the American Folk Anthology, the Appalachian poetry of Louise McNeill, and the traditional music of Ireland, Cape Breton and Scotland. She will be performing at The Barn at Moody Mountain Farm, 100 Pork Hill Rd.
Wolfeboro on Saturday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.
The results are well described by Jeremy Searle of R2 Magazine—‘Kyle Carey is, quite simply, a delight. Drawing from both the American and British folk traditions, her songs, including some very fine originals, are
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beautifully crafted and performed. She’s assured, confident, charming and irresistible.’ Kyle’s debut album ‘Monongah’, produced by former Lùnasa guitarist Donogh Hennessy, rose to number eight on the Folk DJ charts, landing on a number of ‘Best of 2011’ lists by year’s end.
Her original songs draw heavily from the American folk tradition, while her fluency in Scottish Gaelic makes for her own brand of ‘Gaelic Americana’ music. Kyle’s sophomore release ‘North Star’ recorded in Scotland and produced by Solas founding member Seamus Egan was released in the fall of 2014 to wide-
spread critical acclaim, charting at #45 in the top 200 CDs of 2014— compiled by Folk DJs nationwide.
Her fan-funded third album ‘The Art of Forgetting’, produced by Dirk Powell, features a cast of backing musicians which includes luminaries such as Rhiannon Giddens and John McCusker, and was released in early 2018 on the World Music Network’s Riverboat Records label to wide-spread acclaim –landing on PopMatters ’20 Best Folk Albums of 2018’ list by year’s end. Having toured for five years on both sides of the Atlantic, Kyle Carey is a unique and innovative artist not to be missed.
Artisans on the Green
Sandwich
Home Industries and the Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery is pleased to announce that our annual Artisans on the Green will take place during Sandwich’s Old Home Week on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Over thirty artisans including painters, photographers, jewelry artist, wood works, potters and a wide range of other arts and crafts will showcase and sell their work. Several artists will have demonstrations of their ar-
tistic process and show how they create such beautiful work. The Artisans on the Green is an opportunity for the Sandwich Home Industries to support and showcase local artists. Lunch and a raffle will take place on the green sponsored by the Sandwich Women’s Group. For more information, you can check out the Artisans on the Green section on the Galleries website at www.centersandwich. nhcrafts.org.
Black Bear Day at Science Center
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center celebrates one of New Hampshire’s largest mammals as they officially welcome the young black bear who joined the team of animal ambassadors last winter. Black Bear Day takes place on Tuesday, August 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.
Presentations throughout the day will teach about what black bears eat, where they live, and how their special adaptations make them suitable for New Hampshire’s wilderness. Visitors will learn what they can do to keep wild bears wild!
Walk the trail and see the Science Center bears receive special treats to commemorate the day and learn how the Science Center cares for its black bears.
Don’t miss renowned black bear biologist, Ben Kilham, who will speak about the Social Behavior of Black Bears at 1:00 p.m. (for adults, no charge to attend, but registration is required). Ben has been rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned black bear cubs, in cooperation with New Hampshire Fish and Game, since 1993.
Black Bear Day is included with regular trail admission (free for members, $24 for adults, $22 for seniors age 65+, $18 for youth ages 3 to 15, and free for children 2 and under).
The animal exhibit trail is open daily through November 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the last trail admission at 3:30 p.m. For more information about this event, upcoming programs, and membership, please visit www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
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Charles M. Schulz, Snoopy, and the Red Baron - Lecture by Benjamin L. Clark
On Thursday, August 10th, the Wright Museum will welcome author Benjamin L. Clark, curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. This is the tenth program of the Wright Museum’s 2023 Education Series. Please note this program was originally scheduled for August 22nd.
The mission of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is to preserve, display, and interpret the art of Charles M. Schulz. The Museum carries out this mission through exhibits and programming that celebrate the life of Schulz and the Peanuts characters. Come enjoy their fascinating traveling exhibit and hear from Curator Benjamin Clark about just what it’s like to work every day with Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and of course loveable old Snoopy.
Benjamin L. Clark is the curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum
and Research Center. Since 2003, his work in museums has taken him from his native Nebraska through Texas, Oklahoma, and Montana. He leads the team responsible for caring for and interpreting the legacy of Charles M. Schulz at the museum in Santa Rosa, California, and around the world. His work has been featured in The Washington Post, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR’s Morning Edition, and more. He lives with his wife and son in Santa Rosa, California.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 10th at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at www.wrigthmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212.
Newfound Nature Station: Super Soils!
Join the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) as we explore the ground beneath our feet at Grey Rocks during Newfound Nature Station, a free program that connects youth and families to the natural world. This event will be held at Grey Rocks Conservation Area at 178 N Shore Road, Hebron, NH on August 9 & 12 from 10 am to 12 pm. Soil is an amazing mixture of minerals, organic matter (dead and alive), air, and water that provides habitat for wildlife, water filtration, nutrients for plants, and a host of other ecosystem services. This valuable resource is created through slow chemical, physical, and biological processes leading to different types of soil in different places. At Nature Station you can explore the GLOBE Soil Tent to learn about soils in different ecosystems, analyze the soil of Grey Rocks, and make some nature art to take home. This program is
free and open to all.
Newfound Nature Station, along with other family programs and events, is part of NLRA’s year-round work to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty around them, learn more about the environment and
how to protect it, and fall in love with
the Newfound Watershed. By connecting the people of Newfound to the wonders around them, NLRA works to inspire the next generation of stewards and fulfill the mission of protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed. Along with programs like Newfound Nature Station, NLRA maintains Grey Rocks Conservation Area in all seasons as a place for people and wildlife alike. It offers walking trails, a picnic area, fishing alcoves, and a non-motorized boat launch and is frequented by wildlife like loons, turtles, and bald eagles as well as people. Learn more about NLRA including other upcoming events at NewfoundLake.org
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NH Veterans Home Craft Fair Vendor Registration Open
The New Hampshire Veterans Home (NHVH) is open to vendor registrations for their 6th annual craft fair to be held Saturday, September 30th at the Home on 139 Winter Street in Tilton, NH. This outdoor festival features free admission and will take place in and around the Home’s pavilion from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The annual event has featured many talented artisans offering a wide variety of items including: handmade gifts; seasonal decorations; personalized items; gift baskets; furnishings; scenic (Lakes Region / New England) pieces; baskets; woodworking; handmade jewelry; photography; pottery; ceramics; art; crochet, knit and sewn items; salsa,
jelly, sauces, syrup, and relish; soaps, bath balms and lip balm; and more. Two food trucks, Drag-on Pizza and Marah’s Baking Company, in addition to New Hampshire Veterans Home options of grilled cheese and homemade soups, will be available to satisfy visitors’ appetites.
The NHVH also welcomes donations of gift cards from businesses and organizations from throughout our state. In recent years, over 100 gift baskets have been raffled at the event, each containing gift card(s) to local businesses.
To reserve a vendor space; donate gift cards, gift baskets, or concession items; or volunteer for the event, email volunteer@nhvh.nh.gov or call
NHVH volunteer coordinators Patty Copeland at (603) 527-4449 or Heather Sparano at (603) 527-4837. Vendors who complete registrations and donors who contribute by September 8th will be included in the event booklet.
All proceeds from vendor registrations and raffle ticket sales benefit the NHVH Resident Benefit Fund, providing continued programming to maintain maximized quality of life for our state’s veterans.
The NHVH is home to men and women veterans who have served their
country and fellow New Hampshire citizens. NHVH was established in Tilton in 1890 as the Soldier’s Home for Civil War Veterans and serves its mission to provide high quality, professional long-term care services to the Granite State’s elderly and disabled veterans with dignity, honor and respect. NHVH is the State’s only longterm care facility dedicated exclusively to veterans. For more information, call (603) 527-4400 or visit www.nh.gov/ veterans, www.facebook.com/nhveteranshome.
Loon Program in Ashland
Harry Vogel of the Loon Preservation Committee will give an illustrated talk on “New Hampshire’s Loons” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, at the Booster Clubhouse in Ashland. Vogel, now the Senior Biologist and Executive Director of the Loon Preservation Committee, has studied loons for over twenty years and has authored numerous papers on these iconic water birds.
The talk will cover the biology of loons and the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve them in New Hampshire. This free public program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Town Library, who will also serve refreshments. The Booster Clubhouse is located at 99 Main Street in Ashland village, next to the Ashland town ballfields and playground on Routes 3 and 25.
Hunter Education Classes
Online and In Person
Sign up now to take your Hunter Education class and be ready for all of this fall’s coming seasons. Register today at https://wildlife. state.nh.us/hunting/hunter-ed.html. Select “Find a class,” to locate traditional in-person courses or pick “Start online course” to take the virtual Hunter Education course. To complete the class, participants will be required to attend a field day, a schedule of which will be provided upon completion of either type of course. Walk-ins are accepted at in-person trainings on a space-available basis, but seats are never guaranteed. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
If you are planning to take the online Hunter Education course, get started now. There are currently numerous spots available for the field days that are required after completion of either course. These spots will become more difficult to find later in the year as hunting seasons get closer.
Hunter Education is required in New Hampshire before a new hunter can purchase his or her first hunting license. If you are age 16 or older, you need a license to hunt. To meet this requirement, the New Hampshire Fish
and Game Department offers classes around the state. Participants must be at least 12 years old by the last day of the course to achieve certification in basic Hunter Education. Students must be at least 15 years old to take the online course with a field day. New Hampshire’s Hunter Education course provides firearms and archery certification.
Hunters who purchased an Apprentice Hunting License last year must take Hunter Education before they can purchase a hunting license. The Apprentice Hunting License allows people to hunt under the guidance of an experienced hunter, without first taking Hunter Education, but it can be purchased only once in a lifetime. Learn more at www.huntnh.com/hunting/apprentice.html.
For more information on Hunter Education in New Hampshire, visit www.huntnh.com/hunting/hunter-ed. html or call (603) 271-3214.
Hunter Education in New Hampshire is funded with Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration by an excise tax on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment. To learn more visit www.huntnh. com/funding/wsfr.html.
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Tuftonboro Resident Receives Stewardship Award
NH LAKES recently awarded the 2023 John F. Morten Memorial Award for Exemplary Lake Stewardship to Steve Wingate, Lakes Region resident and steward of Mirror Lake in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire.
“Steve Wingate has had an enormous impact on educating lake residents about the importance of caring for the environment around us,” explained Joanne Huyler, one of 16 individuals who nominated Steve for the award. “He has not only set the example but has actively assisted a generation of people in following in his footsteps.”
Steve has served and continues to
serve on numerous local, regional, and statewide organizations and projects that conserve New Hampshire’s lakes, wetlands, and forests. They include the Tuftonboro Conservation Commission and Milfoil Committee, UNH Lakes Lay Monitoring Program, Lakes Region Planning Commission, Lake Winnipesaukee Association, Wolfeboro Waters, Lakes Management Advisory Committee, Carroll County Conservation District, and the Great Meadow Wetlands Project.
Steve was awarded the 2023 John F. Morten Memorial Award for Exemplary Lake Stewardship on July 15 at the
Winter Harbor Way Association Meeting. NH LAKES Board Chair Bruce Freeman and President Andrea LaMoreaux presented Steve with the prestigious award.
“While a record number of amazing individuals were nominated for the Morten Award this year, the selection committee was unanimous in bestowing this award upon Steve,” explained LaMoreaux.
Freeman continued, “Steve’s contributions are numerous, and he has been unselfish giving of his time, talent, and treasure. We’re confident that his contributions to the Mirror Lake community—and beyond—will continue to
grow and live on for years to come.”
This special award was created in 2002 in honor of the late John F. Morten (1914-1989). It was Mr. Morten’s lifelong work to give generously his time, talents, and financial resources to help protect New Hampshire’s lakes and ponds that he loved so much. He was a person who made things happen—an out-of-the-box thinker, leader, and activist who was organized, determined, and persistent in the achievement of any task. In tribute to his vision, dedication, and commitment, NH LAKES established the John F. Morten Memorial Award for Exemplary Lakes Stewardship.
The Coast Guard in World War IILecture by Carmen Bazzano, USCG(Ret.)
On Tuesday, August 8th, the Wright Museum will welcome author Molly Guptill Manning. This is the ninth program of the Wright Museum’s 2023 Education Series.
The Coast Guard played a vital role in WWII, but their story is often overlooked. Coast Guard units served with distinction in missions supporting the war effort even before formal U.S. entry into World War II.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8th at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in
Pirates Cove 5K Fun Run and Walk in Wolfeboro
Wolfeboro. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at www.wrigthmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212.
The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the homefront and battlefield. For more information about the 2023 Lecture Series, or museum, visit wrightmuseum. org.
Presented by Eastern Propane & Oil, Easterseals NH’s Veterans Count will host the 6th Annual Pirates Cove 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, August 12, at the New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro, NH. Participants of all ages and abilities can run or walk on Lake Wentworth’s beautiful Cotton Valley Rail Trail. The Pirates Cove 5K Fun Run & Walk is named in memory of the service members who ran the first Pirate’s Cove 5K Run in 2008 at “Camp Slayer” in Baghdad, Iraq.
Proceeds from the 6th Annual Pirates Cove 5K Fun Run & Walk benefit Veterans Count, a program of Easterseals NH, VT & Farnum. Veterans Count provides service members, veterans, and their families access to eligible benefits and services, housing, counseling services, and other needs to build a sustainable, secure, and viable future. Veterans Count’s services are available to all who serve or have served in the military, regardless of service era, discharge status, or VA eligibility.