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Paddling Is Popular Option For Water Journeys

By Thomas P. Caldwell

When thinking about boating in the Lakes Region, probably the first image that comes to mind is a power boat — particularly on a large lake like Winnipesaukee. A power boat offers the thrill of speed and can get the boater from one place to another much more quickly than a rowboat, canoe, kayak, or paddle board. A power boat also is safer on large expanses of water where abrupt changes in the weather can turn a great day on the lake into a nasty experience.

Yet manually powered boats definitely have a place on the water. While they are most appropriate for rivers and small lakes and ponds, paddling on even a big lake can be a lot of fun. That is the case whether the goal is simple fresh air and exercise or a more practical reason such as fishing. Paddling gives the rider time to view the shoreline and explore inlets or islands, whether alone or with others.

Rowboats (with or without an engine) are the old standby, along with canoes, but kayaks have become at least as popular, and the latest trend to emerge is the standup paddle board. That is the case even while fishing, with boards now capable of having a fishing rod holder on the front, leaving the occupant with hands free for paddling or casting. A bait bag can be attached to the rear of the board, and bungees can hold other essential gear. Equipment and food storage are easiest on a power boat, but a lot of gear can

fit into a canoe, and kayaks often contain storage areas or bungees to secure what you need to bring along. Even paddle boards can be equipped with a backpack to carry essential items. It comes down to what the paddler has in mind. An article in Paddling magazine states, “We hear a lot about the exploding popularity of SUP [stand-up paddle boards], but I think canoeing is still the gateway drug for getting into paddlesports. That won’t change. Camps and school groups still use canoes most often, and for many kids it’s their first experience on the water. We’re also seeing more paddlers getting involved with community events and clean-ups.”

Canoes provide more freedom of movement than kayaks, can accommodate more people and supplies, and controlling them is relatively easy to master: While it typically takes two people to control a canoe, it takes relatively little time to learn how to steer in tandem. Having a second person helps to balance out the boat, which is important because keeping the weight centered and balanced keeps the canoe from tipping over. Keep in mind that it takes some expertise to paddle safely in a lot of wind and large waves.

Another article in Paddling makes a different case: “Paddleboarding is growing. Not just the sport — SUP continues to be the fastest growing

sport in America according to the Outdoor Industry Association — but also the boards themselves. Oversized SUPs, able to carry a basketball team or a bachelorette party, are all the rage. … There are more than a half-dozen oversized paddleboards [and] they’re light enough to be carried to the water without the full team.”

For those with good balance, paddleboarding is easier to learn than either a canoe or kayak, and, if you do fall in the water, getting back on an SUP is relatively easy compared to the other two. Paddleboarding is a great way to stay in shape because, standing up, the paddler engages almost all of the muscles in the body. Standing high also provides a 360-degree view of the scenery that canoeists and kayakers miss from their positions.

Kayaks have their own advantages. Kayaks are the easiest of the three to steer, and they are easily maneuverable. They also are fast, with four-season capabilities. As with canoes, seated paddling is more comfortable than standing, and does not stress as many muscles as paddle boarding. The kayak paddler has a lower center of gravity and, while some kayaks are easy to flip, many are quite stable. Kayakers also can stretch their legs out in front of them — something those in canoes are not able to do.

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Moose Mountains Regional Greenways Hosts Ossipee Mountains Geology Presentation

Did you know that the Ossipee Mountains are over 125 million years old? The mountains are considered a stunning example of an ancient volcanic ring dike. These ring dikes form when a volcanic magma chamber collapses, causing the rock directly above to sink into the magma, which then gets pushed into a ring shape and cools over time into rock.

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) will be hosting Bob Newton, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences at Smith College, on Saturday,

August 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to share his knowledge of the unique geological features of the Ossipee Mountains and the formation of the Ossipee Ring Dike.

The event will start at the Tuftonboro Free Library for an indoor presentation, then move into an optional field trip. The field trip component will travel to the ledges at Camp Sentinel, showcasing geological features found there. Space is limited for the field portion. The walk will cover approximately one, half-mile from the parking area

Wright Museum Presents Guest Speaker Estelle Parsons

Join the Wright Museum of WWII on Thursday, August 22 at 2 p.m. for a conversation with special guest speaker and Academy Award Winning American Actress of film, Estelle Parsons.

Estelle left college to work on farms in the UK during WWII and will discuss her life and fascinating endeavors while helping the war effort in England. The Wright’s Gallery Gatherings are an opportunity to ask your questions and speak directly with special guests.

Village Players, a group treasured in the region.

to the ledges, climbing approximately 200 feet.

Registration is required by August 22 at mmrgnh.org/events.

This event is free to MMRG MOOSE-ie Member Families (those who have donated $25 or more in the last 12 months). Non-members are encouraged to make a $15 donation.

For questions about your membership status or to become a member, call the MMRG office at 603-473-2020, ext. 0, or email greenways@mmrgnh. org for more information.

Participants participating in the field

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Ms. Parsons is well known in Wolfeboro as she generously brings productions and talent to the community every summer in her support of the

Located at 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro, The Wright Museum of WWII is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories and artifacts of the Second World War era. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives, the museum seeks to honor the sacrifices and contributions of the Greatest Generation while providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the significant events and lasting impact of the war.

Visit wrightmuseum.org or call 603569-1212 for more information.

three riders. There are many different sizes and types of kayaks, probably more variety than any other watercraft. Those different sizes and shapes are meant for different styles of paddling and different types of water. In addition to the original style in which people sit inside the kayak, there also are sit-on-top styles, which are even more stable and easy to use, especially for those who have trouble getting in and out of traditional kayaks. If one chooses the traditional style but wants easier access, there are models with large cockpits.

While maneuverability is the kayak’s strong suit, the small size of paddle boards allows them also to access wooded areas and shallow waters that others are unable to reach.

Both kayaks and paddle boards are easy to transport, giving them an advantage over canoes. That also means they are more useful for short stretches of water and places where portage is

trip should dress for the terrain and weather and bring what they need for their own comfort and enjoyment (water, snacks, sturdy walking shoes, etc). MMRG, a non-profit land trust working to conserve and connect important water resources, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitats, and recreational land in Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro. Visit www.mmrgnh.org for information and a calendar of upcoming events.

required. Carrying a canoe over land takes a lot of the fun out of a short trip.

However, those wanting to make a long-distance water journey will find a canoe to be the best option. It can be loaded with gear and will be able to handle big waves and whitewater without getting everything soaked. Canoe trips of 10 or more days with friends are possible by using three or four canoes, which allow the group to carry enough gear and food. When portage is necessary out in the wilderness, a single person can haul a canoe with several hundred pounds of gear.

Whichever type of watercraft one chooses, paddling has been shown to ease depression and stress and it helps to create a stronger immune system. Benefits also include increased creativity and problem-solving.

Many marinas carry canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards as well as power boats; among them are Holderness Harbor on Route 3, Holderness, and Irwin Marine in Laconia. The crafts are also available at many retail outlets.

Gilford Rotary To Host Annual Pancake Breakfast

The Gilford Rotary Club will be hosting its 39th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 24, from 7 – 10 a.m. at the Gilford Youth Center on Potter Hill Road. The cost is $8/ adult and $5/child.

Indulge in all-you-can-eat pancakes, served with hearty sausage, orange juice, hot coffee, and freshly picked blueberries from Stone Brook Hill Farm. Gluten-free pancakes will be available by request.

Started by the Gilford Rotary in 1988, all proceeds benefit the Cheryl Walsh Scholarship Fund which has traditionally attracted applications from scholar-athletes of the Gilford High School Senior class. This long-standing event is currently the major schol-

arship fundraiser.

The ongoing goal is to raise and conserve a substantial enough principal to give a meaningful and truly helpful grant to each year’s recipient(s). Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to Treasurer, Cheryl Lynn Walsh Memorial Scholarship Foundation, c/o Gilford Rotary Club, Post Office Box 7091, Gilford, New Hampshire 032477091. Contributors who cumulatively donate $1000 or more are recognized through a Foundation Fellowship allowing for larger scholarships and more recipients.

The Gilford Rotary meets each Friday at 7 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Gilford Community Church.

Wakefield First Congregational Church To Offer Community Yard Sale

On Saturday, August 24, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., the First Congregational Church of Wakefield will offer a free space for folks to set up their own Yard Sale table (no vendors of craft or new items). Set up will be the morning of, starting at 7 a.m. Space is limited. Individuals will be assigned a spot in the church’s parking lot. A fully refundable $10 deposit will be required for anyone wishing to reserve a table space (which will be returned when the table space is set up, or when one-week advance notice is given for cancellation).

Individuals must supply their table (up to 8 feet).

All items that have not sold must be

removed by the end of the event.

There will be an area devoted to big items – furniture, boats, etc.

Any large items and/or boutique-quality items may be donated.

Call 603-522-3189 to coordinate delivery/pick up.

There will also be a bake sale and more.

Contact Margie Galabrun at balchlaker@gmail.com or 603-522-6647 for more information.

Provide your name, phone number, and email address for a reservation confirmation.

The First Congregational Church of Wakefield is located at 2718 Wakefield Road in Sanbornville.

Meredith Public Library Hosts Dog Piglet, The Deaf,

Blind Pink Puppy

On Thursday, August 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Meredith Public Library will welcome Piglet, a canine known as The Deaf Blind Pink Puppy. Piglet inspires children and adults, bringing his message of positivity into their own lives through social media pages as well as the Piglet Mindset Educational Program. Piglet and his brother Georgie, who is also deaf and blind, along with the rest of his adorable rescue dog pack, set an example of being inclusive and kind.

In addition to numerous magazine articles, podcasts, and websites, Piglet has also appeared on many TV programs and networks including Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, the Hallmark Chanel, and CBS News. There is no charge to attend the event and interact with the dogs (Piglet will appear with several doggy friends). There will be free Piglet stickers and merchandise available to purchase, including signed copies of Piglet Comes Home as well as a memoir titled Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family. Visit meredithlibrary.org or call 603279-4303 for more information.

CIRCULATION

Kid-Friendly Desserts Before Hitting The

Hey all, today is food fun dedicated to kid-friendly desserts. Summer is coming to a screeching halt, let’s celebrate before the real world of studying and homework. These recipes are also great for other aspects of school, such as sports and extra-curricular activities.

Most everyone has heard of and enjoyed Snickerdoodles, the awesome combo of cinnamon and sugar. These super moist cupcakes are a riff off the cookie and use a decadent buttercream frosting. You can put the frosting in a large zip lock bag and snip off the end, or top the cupcakes using a spatula.

Prep and cook time = 45 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cupcakes.

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

For The Cupcakes:

½ cup unsalted butter, room temp

3 large eggs

1 ¼ cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ½ cup sugar

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp cinnamon

For The Frosting:

2 cups powdered sugar

½ cup unsalted butter

2 tbsp heavy whipping cream

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the cupcake tins. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix the eggs with the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat for three minutes. With a large ice cream scoop, fill the cupcake liners with the batter to halfway full. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool thoroughly before frosting. For the frosting, beat butter for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add in powdered sugar and heavy cream until thick and well incorporated. Add cinnamon and brown sugar and mix until stiff peaks form. Pipe frosting in an icing bag with a tip onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkled brown sugar and cinnamon.

Now, a sweet dessert pizza (that reminds me a lot of fried dough), using storebought crescent rolls. Place the individual dough triangles on a cookie sheet and top them accordingly. In just 25 minutes you have 8 triangles (I suggest doubling the recipe). So simple and the kids are going to be all over these.

Crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Crumb

Wells

Pizza

¼ cup cold butter

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ tsp. cinnamon

Dash of salt

½ cup flour 1 can crescent rolls

For The Glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp. softened butter

1 ¼ tsp. vanilla extract

1 1 ½ tbsp. milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, cut the cold butter into the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and flour until the mixture forms crumbs. On an ungreased cookie sheet, separate the crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the dough triangles. Bake in a preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown. To prepare the glaze, blend the powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more powdered sugar if the glaze is runny, to meet desired consistency. Once rolls are baked and cooled, cut into smaller triangles, drizzle with glaze, and serve.

The most family-friendly, this simple no-bake pie sports a chocolate crust with peanuts dotted throughout, adding a wonderful texture and flavor. A lay-

er of rich chocolate ganache coats the crust before topping with a homemade peanut butter pudding, and the remaining ganache is poured over for a chocolaty finish that gives this pie an impressive presentation. The homemade peanut butter pudding is awesome on its own as well as in other desserts as well. Perfect for all ages for any occasion. Although easy to put together, this recipe requires refrigeration for at least 6 hours. Yields 8 slices.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

For The Chocolate-Peanut Crust

1 ½ cups packed finely ground chocolate cookie crumbs, such as Teddy Grahams

½ cup salted roasted peanuts, plus chopped peanuts for garnish

¼ cup packed light brown sugar

7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

½ tsp vanilla extract

For The Ganache

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

½ cup heavy whipping cream

For The Peanut Butter Pudding

¾ cup packed dark brown sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

½ tsp kosher salt

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For the chocolate peanut crust: lightly coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Set aside. Pulse together cookie crumbs, peanuts, and sugar in a food processor until peanuts are finely ground (20-24 pulses). Add butter and vanilla. Pulse until mixture holds together when squeezed, about 6 pulses. Spoon into prepared pie plate, firmly pressing into the bottom and up sides of plate. Freeze for 5 minutes For the ganache: place chocolate chips and cream in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour half of the mixture evenly over the bottom of the crust. Freeze crust until ready to use. Cover the remaining ganache and refrigerate until ready to use. For the peanut butter pudding: whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in milk, cream, and egg until combined. Bring to a simmer over medium-high, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook,

whisking vigorously, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in peanut butter, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon mixture into a large bowl. Refrigerate until slightly cooled, whisking occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove crust from freezer. Using a small rubber spatula, spread pudding evenly over Ganache layer in crust. Cover pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming. Refrigerate until pudding is set (6 -12 hours). Remove plastic. Once set and ready to serve, microwave the remaining ganache on high in 30-second intervals, stirring until chocolate is melted and smooth. Using your spatula, spread the mixture over the pie to evenly cover the pudding layer. Garnish with chopped peanuts. The pie may be loosely covered with plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Sure to become a family favorite, an icebox cake that only uses 4 ingredients and takes just 15 minutes. Makes 10-12 pieces of an Oreo cakewalk!

Oreo Cheesecake Icebox Cake

2½ boxes Double Stuff Oreos

2 boxes cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix, each the 4 serving size

4 cups milk

8 oz tub of frozen whipped topping, thawed

Chocolate syrup, for garnish

Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with Oreos, breaking them to

fill in any big gaps along the edges. Whisk together 1 box of instant pudding with 2 cups of the milk for 5 minutes, or until the pudding thickens and appears set. Pour the pudding evenly over the layer of Oreos. Use a rubber spatula to spread into an even layer. Top with another layer of Oreos, again breaking them into pieces if needed to fill any large gaps. Prepare the second box of pudding as you did the first, with the remaining 2 cups of milk. Pour the pudding over the 2nd layer of Oreos, spreading it into an even layer with a rubber spatula. Top with the whipped topping, using a spatula to spread into an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish the top with chocolate syrup and chopped Oreos before serving.

Finally, an amazing ice cream pie where the crust is made of crushed sugar and/or waffle cones. Delight in your choice of ice cream flavors, plus many assorted toppings and sauces. The crumbs must be crushed ultra-fine to cement the crust. Add sliced bananas or fresh berries to the mix. Adding extras will accommodate the preferences of your crowd. This can be made in 30 minutes but requires time to set in the freezer. Makes 8 servings.

Ice Cream Pie

1 ¼ cups finely crushed waffle and/ or sugar cones

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

3 tbsp sugar

6 cups ice cream(s) of your choice

½ cup or more chopped toppings (candy, sprinkles, cookies, or nuts)

1 ½ cups whipped cream, for serving

Cherries for topping

Crushed nuts for topping

Chocolate and/or caramel sauce for topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed waffle cones, butter, and sugar until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch metal pie plate. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. While the crust cools, remove the ice cream from the freezer to soften slightly. Once the crust has cooled, add alternating layers of ice cream and toppings onto the crust. Wrap the pie to secure it with several layers of plastic wrap. Freeze until frozen solid (6 hours minimum). Remove the plastic wrap and top the pie with the whipped cream, cherries, nuts, and your sauce of choice before serving.

Until next week, keep your taste buds happy and smiling. Reach out with questions or feedback at fenwaysox10@gmail.com

Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club Open House At Fernald Station

Come ride the rails for a unique experience as members of the Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club (CVRTC) will be providing rides to the public on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be antique gas and diesel-powered motorcars from the 1930s and 1940s. Formerly used by the railroad, such rail cars are now used for recreation on the Cotton Valley Rail Trail.

Hot dogs and water will be provided. Visit cottonvalley.org for more information.

Jimmy And The Jesters Bandstand Debut In Cate Park

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand welcome Jimmy and the Jesters to the Cate Park bandstand on Saturday, August 24, at 7 p.m. Featuring Jimmy “Mr. Rock and Roll” Merrick on lead vocals and guitar, Peter “WildMan” Previte on vocals and keyboard, Scotty “The Horn” Groleau on sax, and Steve “Gio” Giotis on vocals and drums, the band specializes in oldies, rock, and classic country.

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand offers a free, twohour concert series each Saturday night in Cate Park. There will be a pass-thebucket offering collected to help support the free concert series.

In the event of bad weather, check the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page. Signs will be posted at the park entrance.

Great Waters Presents Toomai String Quartet Season Finale

The Toomai String Quintet will perform at the Pinckney Boathouse at Brewster Academy on Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Great Waters’ Concerts in Town series.

for Culture, connection, and Enrichment), and the Juilliard School. They have also appeared at the Lincoln Center, the Philadelphia Alliance, and the Americas Society.

This ensemble of world-class musicians has been engaging audiences across the United States for over ten years, performing in concerts with presenters such as Carnegie Hall, 92 Y (New York City’s Global Center

The Curvey Family Foundation generously supports the Great Waters Concert in Towns series. Call 603-5697710 or visit www.greatwaters.org to purchase tickets.

Jimmy and the Jesters will be performing in the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on Saturday, Aug. 24.

History Afloat: Cruising Along In The ‘M/S Mount Washington’

By Mark Okrant

What is 230-feet-long, has four decks with the capacity to carry up to one thousand passengers, and travels at 10 to 15 mph across Lake Winnipesaukee? Yes, we’re talking about the historic cruise vessel, the M/S Mount Washington

Regarded as a piece of floating history, the Mount is not the first to carry that iconic name on the big lake’s waters. The first vessel was the S.S Mount Washington, a wooden side-wheeler. The “Old Mount” was built and launched in 1872 by the Boston & Maine Railroad company to transport travelers and cargo from one side of Lake Winnipesaukee to the other. According to historians, the S.S. Mount Washington was only one of many steamships operating on the lake in the late 1800s. However, because she was the fastest vessel and was affiliated with the railroad, she quickly dominated lake transportation business. By the end of the 19th century, the S.S. Mount Washington was carrying more than 60,000 passengers each year.

Entering the 20th century, automobile ownership soon began to cut into scheduled railroad travel. As a result, the S.S. Mount Washington was converted to a tourism attraction, carrying thousands brought north from greater Boston on the B&M Railroad, stopping at ports around the lake.

Of course, Weirs Beach was the most

popular, as it offered a large dance hall and a grand hotel to house visitors. All of this came to an end in dramatic fashion during December of 1939, when a fire spread to the pier where the S.S. Mount Washington was berthed for the winter.

Following the fire, owners of the demolished vessel began searching for a replacement. Since World War II had begun, the effort to procure necessary raw materials for a new boat proved too difficult to overcome. Thus began the search for an existing vessel that could be purchased and moved to Lake Winnipesaukee. Finally, in April of 1940, the Chateaguay was purchased, its hull dismantled, then cut into twenty sections for shipment by railroad from Shelburne, Vermont to Lakeport, New Hampshire.

Once in Lakeport, the pieces were reassembled, a new steel super struc-

ture created, before two 750 horsepower steam engines and boilers were fitted. The S.S. Mount Washington II was launched August 12, 1940, with a length of 205 feet, a beam of 32 feet, and a draft of 7 feet. Next, in 1946, she was refitted with diesel engines and rechristened as the M/V Mount Washington. In 1982, the ship was cut down the center and an extra 25 feet was added to her length. In doing this, she was reclassified as an official ship by maritime standards.

Today’s passengers are treated to views of Lake Winnipesaukee’s 240 miles of wooded shoreline, its beautiful clear water, and hundreds of islands, many of which are inhabited. Inside the ship, passengers view historic photos, maps, and old light fixtures—all with a New Hampshire theme. There are three dance floors, a gift shop, restrooms, bar service, and meal capacity for 500 banquet and 1000 reception guests.

From late May through October,

there are multiple tour options on the M/S Mount Washington

On Scenic Cruises, passengers sail for over two hours with stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The M/S Mount Washington visits five ports on the big lake, and takes on passengers in Wolfeboro, Meredith, Center Harbor, and Alton Bay on alternating days of the week. Cruises depart from Weirs Beach at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. daily; from Wolfeboro on Monday through Saturday, at 11 a.m.; and from Alton Bay on Sundays at 11 a.m. Sunset Dinner Cruises “are the perfect way to spend the evening with friends or loved ones.” Passengers enjoy a buffet dinner while experiencing breathtaking sunset views. These cruises are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in summer and offered on Fridays, Saturdays, • Mount continued on page 11

July 1 to October 31:

• Let Me Be Myself:

Third Annual NLRA Newfound Lake ‘Weed Stampede’

The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) will host the third annual Newfound Lake “Weed Stampede” on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25 from 8-11 a.m.

Paddle with a purpose! This volunteer-driven event aims to completely survey Newfound Lake’s shoreline for invasive aquatic plants. Once invasive aquatic plants take root, they quickly out-compete their native counterparts, wreaking havoc on aquatic ecosystems, fouling waters for recreation, and lowering property values.

The results of this event capture an important snapshot of the status of these invasive aquatic plants while raising awareness and celebrating a growing community of volunteer Weed Watchers. Last year’s stampede saw 28 volunteers paddle 72.3 miles

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and select Sundays in fall.

Enjoy the area’s biggest brunch buffet while taking in the beauty of southern Winnipesaukee on the Sunday Brunch Cruise. This narrated trip of three hours departs from either port and is designed to help learn about the people and events that have shaped the lake’s history.

The M/S Mount Washington Fleet offers one of New England’s most unique and dramatic venues for social and business gatherings of every kind. Whether a cocktail/dinner cruise or an intimate gathering aboard one of the smaller vessels, chartering a ship for your special occasion is an impressive way to entertain your guests.

All-encompassing Private Charters are available to rent for corporate affairs, weddings, personal celebrations, and school events. This includes business meetings, banquets, and employ-

ee outings; ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and post-wedding brunches; birthdays, anniversaries, and family reunions; prom, project graduation, and field trips. The M/S Mount Washington Fleet offers one of New England’s most unusual venues for social and business gatherings of every kind.

Regardless of the type of cruise taken, passengers aboard any of these cruises are sure to have a memorable experience. Having sailed on the M/S Mount Washington during the 2021 season, I was inspired by the experience, most notably the excellent piloting and narration by Captain Jim Morash.

Located on the western end of Lake Winnipesaukee, Weirs Beach is the home port of the M/S Mount Washington and her sister vessels. Full of nostalgic charm, this lakeside neighborhood offers arcades, amusements, shops, restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife scene. The ticket office is located at the center of the boardwalk, as well as

• Solar Gazing

• Kids’ Craft Hour & Story Time

• Creative Writing Workshops

• Guided Hikes & Walking Tours

• Garden Tours & Yoga

• Music Nights and Much More!

PICNIC & MINI PARADE

FREE • Monday 9/2

• 12:00pm - 2:00pm

gift shop and snack bar.

Located at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, the Town of Alton is considered one of the oldest ports of shipping on the lake.

surveying over 78% of Newfound’s near shore habitat. With your help, we can improve these numbers and ensure that Newfound ends the summer season free of invasives.

Day-of training is available on Saturday, August 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Grey Rocks Conservation Area. More information can be found by visiting NewfoundLake.org/events.

NLRA works to protect the high-quality waters of Newfound Lake and its watershed, maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Along with educational programming, NLRA monitors water quality, conserves land, manages stormwater pollution, and monitors for invasive species.

Visit NewfoundLake.org for more information.

For further information including tickets, call 603-366-5531, or visit the cruisenh.com website.

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STOP in to see our version of The Dog Days of Summer

Please

Through Aug. 31, The Photograph & Memory, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursdays –Saturdays, exhibit, Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple St., Center Sandwich, www.sandwichhistorical.org., 603-284-6269.

Through Sept. 1, D-Day: Freedom From Above, exhibit on WWII/D-Day, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www. wrightmuseum.org

Through Sept. 2, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery 84th Annual Exhibit, Lakes Region Art Gallery, 120 Laconia Rd., Tanger Outlet, Suite 300, Tilton, 603-998-0029, open Thurs. – Sun. opens at 10 a.m.

Aug. 19, Full Moon Mediums, 6 – 8:30 p.m., dinner and mediums with Karen Tatro and Scott Allen, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

Aug. 19, Kids Craft Hour, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., free, registration encouraged but not required, meet at Picnic Pavilions by Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 19, Making the Most of Your iPhone, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, register/info: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 20, Forgotten & Historic Town Pounds of New Hampshire, 7 p.m., Matthew Thomas guest speaker, Alton Historical Society, held at Gilman Library, 100 Main St., Alton, cotntail@tds.net.

Aug. 20, Lecture Series: Bob DiCicco – Love Letters From the Front, 7 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www. wrightmuseum.org

Aug. 20, Little Sprouts, 10 – 11:30 a.m., ages 5 – 9, learn how plants & food are grown, Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Road, Meredith, tickets/info.: 603-279-3915, www.moultonfarm.com.

Aug. 20, Nature in Focus: Images of Flora, Fauna and Landscapes of New England, with Bob Fleck, photographer, 7 – 8:15 p.m., free, 41 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-224-9909, ext. 313.

Aug. 20, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org

Aug. 20, Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., meet outside behind the library for stories, songs, and outdoor play, bring a blanket to sit on, dress for outdoor play, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Aug. 20, Summer Harvest Tour, 5 – 6 p.m., free, Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Road, Meredith, tickets/info.: 603-279-3915, www.moultonfarm.com

Aug. 20, Taco Tuesday: Rango, doors open at 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, wwwflyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 21, GALA – an Evening with Abby Mueller Singing Carole King and More, 5 p.m., live & silent auction, Concerts in the Clouds, Great Waters Music Festival, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.greatwaters.org, 603-5697710.

Aug. 21, History of the Abenaki Tower, speaker Karen Burnett-Kurie, 7 p.m., Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott Street North (Route 3), Weirs Beach (next to Funspot), 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us

Aug. 21, Little Sprouts, 10 – 11:30 a.m., ages 5 – 9, learn how plants & food are grown, Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Road, Meredith, tickets/info.: 603-279-3915, www.moultonfarm.com.

Aug. 21, Silent Film Series The Pagan, doors open at 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Aug. 22, Annual Meeting to Support the Science Center, 5:30 p.m., held at Kirkwood Gardens, adults-only cocktail party, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 22, Carolyn Ramsay Band, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., free, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, 19 Mile Beach, concessions on site, Tuftonboro, 603-5694539 x 125. Program of Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation Dept.

Aug. 22, Constellations at the Castle, 8 - 10 p.m., free, pre-registration encouraged, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 22, Garden Party to Support the Science Center at Kirkwood Gardens, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, tickets/pre-register: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org

Aug. 22, Guided Paddle: Northern Newfound Water Trail, 10 a.m. – noon, free, open to all, pre-registration required: 178 N Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-7448689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 22, Hops and Hulls Lecture Series, 7 - 9 p.m., guest speaker Benson Gray, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org

Aug. 22, Taylor O’Donnell and Mike Effenberger, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Aug. 22, The State of the Loon Report with Harry Vogel, Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.

Aug. 22, Volcanoes & Cellar Holes: the History of the Land Walking Tour, 1 – 2:3 p.m., pre-registration required, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

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

Aug. 22-Sept. 1, In the Heights, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on Aug. 24, 27, 29 & Sept. 1, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-2790333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Aug. 23, Fabulous 50s Car & Boat Night, 5 – 7 p.m., free, donations accepted, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center, Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org

Aug. 23, Hot Skillet Club, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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: 603-6527840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

Aug. 23, Timbear, Live on the Piano, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

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

Aug. 23-25, Tuftonboro Old Home Days, with many events around town throughout the weekend, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

Aug. 24, 33rd NH State Championships, Abenaki Waterski Club, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, www.usawaterski.org. Great spectator event.

Aug. 24, Antique Car Show, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Car Show, Kelley Park, Bristol, 603-744-3354, www.bristolnh.gov.

Aug. 24, B Man & Co., Summer Music Series, 3 - 6 p.m., Gunstock Barrel Bar and Grille, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rt. 11A, Gilford, 603-293-4341, www. gunstock.com

Aug. 24 Basket Making from Foraged Materials, 1 - 3:30 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Aug. 24, Beginner Wild Mushroom Walk, 10 a.m. – noon, age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Aug. 24, Black Ash Basket Making with Alice Ogden, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org.

Aug. 24, Bristol Fire Dept. vs. Bristol Police Dept. Softball Game, 3:30 p.m., Kelley Park, Bristol, 603-744-3354, www.bristolnh.gov.

Aug. 24, Bristol Old Home Day, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., craft fair, food trucks, and more, Kelley Park, Bristol, info.: Tapply Thompson Community Center, Bristol, ttccrec.org, 603- 744-2713.

Aug. 24, Buffet Breakfast, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., Masonic Hall/Union Lodge #79, 61 Pleasant St., Bristol, 603-744-3354, www.bristolnh.gov.

Aug. 24, Get the Led Out, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Aug. 24, Heartless, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, wwwflyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 24, Hiker’s Club: Shannon Brook Trail, 9 – 11:30 a.m., free, pre-registration required, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 24, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, 7 – 10 p.m., Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Arena, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5629, www.eventbrite. com/e/howl-at-the-moon-tickets-909310130077

Aug. 24, Jimmy and the Jesters, outdoor concert, 7-9 p.m., free, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.

Aug. 24, Ossipee Mountains Geology, 9 a.m. – noon, meet at Tuftonboro Free Library, for indoor or outdoor presentation, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register.: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org

Aug. 24, Polliwogs, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603366-5695.

Aug. 24, Saxx Roxx, 7 – 9 p.m., concert, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, free, bring lawn chair for seating, 603-875-0109, www.altonparksandrecreation.com

Aug. 24, The Toomai String Quintet, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Concerts in the Clouds, Great Waters Music Festival, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, www.greatwaters. org, 603-569-7710.

Aug. 24, Temple Mountain Live in the Garden, 3 - 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Aug. 24, TTCC Lobster & Chicken Dinner, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Kelley Park, Bristol, tickets: Tapply Thompson Community Center, Bristol, ttccrec.org, 603-7442713. (In case of rain, held at the Community Center, 30 North Main St., Bristol.) Entertainment by the Solitary Man/Carroll Brown.

Aug. 24, Walking Tour with Dr. John Foley, 10 a.m., meet at Wolfeboro Train Station for the tour, info: www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org

Aug. 25, Al Stewart and the Empty Pockets, doors open at 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603536-2551, wwwflyingmonkeynh.com.

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, Community Wide Worship Service at Inspiration Point, 9:30 a.m., all are welcome, 603-744-8132.

Aug. 25, Dudley Laufman & the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra, 4 p.m., concert on the lawn, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, bring a picnic and a chair, donations encouraged, rain or shine concert, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org

Aug. 25, Fabric Landscape Collage with Cheryl Miller, noon - 5 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org.

Aug. 25, Summer Send-Off Food Truck Festival, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rt. 11A, Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 26, Kids Craft Hour, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., free, registration encouraged but not required, meet at Picnic Pavilions by Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 26, Millie B. boat photo shoot with Birch Blaze Studios, schedule a photo with the studio for a portrait aboard the Millie B., 11:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., NH Boat Museum, reservations.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org

Aug. 27, Lecture Series: Dr. Stephen Brecher – Penicillin, A Football Game and the Golden Age of Antibiotics in WWII , 7 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org

Aug. 27, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org

Aug. 27, Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., meet outside behind the library for stories, songs, and outdoor play, bring a blanket to sit on, dress for outdoor play, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Aug. 28, Katie Dobbins Music Songwriter Roundup, with Moonfruits and Vanessa Jones, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

Aug. 28, One Night of Queen, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Aug. 29, Conservation 101 for Landowners, 5 - 6 p.m., free, Tuftonboro Free Library, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, tickets/info.: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org

Aug. 29, Wooden Nickels Band, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., free, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, 19 Mile Beach, concessions on site, Tuftonboro, 603-5694539 x 125. Program of Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation Dept.

Aug. 30, Graham Peck Live on the Patio at Hermit Woods, 6 - 8 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

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, The Weight Band, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, wwwflyingmonkeynh. com.

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

Aug. 31, Big Tree Tour, 1 – 3 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Aug. 31, Compaq Big Band, outdoor concert, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.

Aug. 31, Edible and Medicinal Qualities of Fungi, 9 a.m. – noon, with Dr. Rick Van de Poll, meet at Birch Ridge Community Forest, New Durham, by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org

Aug. 31, Elderberry Syrup for Year-Round Health, 10 a.m. - noon, age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

ONGOING

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com

Bad Mom Night, every Thurs., Trenta, 30 Middleton Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-5151068, www.trentanh.com.

Barnstead Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1 Parade Circle, Barnstead, nhbarnsteadfarmersmarket1@gmail.com, 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, Rt. 3, Bristol, bristolopenairmarket@atlanticbb.net.

Canterbury Shaker Village, walking trails, tours, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, restaurant, music, walking trails, tours, events, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea, and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.

Country Music Brunch, Sundays, brunch food & music, Beans & Greens Farm Pavilion, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853.

Country Village Quilt Guild, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.

Cruise Night, 5 – 7 p.m., Thursdays, 50/50 raffle, prizes, Tilt’n Diner, 61 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-286-2204. (Thursdays until Oct. 26)

Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www. dambrewhouse.com.

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

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

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

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

Gilmanton Farmers Market, through Oct. 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sundays, local vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, live music, and more, 1385 NH 140, on the lawn of Gilmanton Year-Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, 603-491-1687, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com

Guided Group Tour, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: jill@belknapmill.org, 603-524-8813, Monday-Friday.

In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.

Indoor Pickleball, 5 p.m., Sandwich Central School gym, Sandwich, every Tues., Wed. & Fri., parksandrec@sandwichnh.org

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net

Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org

Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-4765666, www.loon.org

Makers Mill, a variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org

Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or singles, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.

Market on Main, 3 – 6 p.m., farmers market, every other Wed., through Oct. 2, 115 Main St., Alton, www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Model Yachting, 1 – 4 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Back Bay Skippers at Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, watch radio-controlled model yachts, NH Boat Museum, schedule: www.nhbm.org.

Molly the Trolley, take tours/rides of the Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: 603-569-1080, 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 Cruzers Antique Car Gathering, Fridays through Labor Day, 5 – 8 p.m., at Village Pizza, 825 Lake St., Bristol, weather permitting, free, over 100 classic & antique cars, theme nights, raffles, parades, 603-744-5497.

New England Racing Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., open Saturdays, 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

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, runs until mid-Sept., Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 603-744-8689.

Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-3238510, 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 program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, 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.

Roller Skating Night, 5 p.m., Mondays, bring your own skates, for age 18 and up, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, info/updates: 603-539-1307, www.ossipee.org.

Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. – noon, meets Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.

Sailing Lessons, youth & adult, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, 25 Davis Rd., Gilford, schedule/pre-register: 603-589-1177, www.lwsa.org

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.

Sing-Along Night with Jim Tyrell, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Beans & Greens Farm Pavilion, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853.

Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community-created jams and song circle, 3rd 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 Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, 603968-7194.

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, 9 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org

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

That Trivia Guy, 6 – 9 p.m., Wednesdays, individuals or groups play trivia games with host, Beans & Greens Farm Pavilion, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853.

The Market at the Weirs, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, fresh produce, meats and artisan crafts, through Oct. 5, Weirs Community Park, 49 Lucerne Ave., Weirs Beach, email: bamm-nh.org., www.themarketatweirs.com

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, noon – 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, email: wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com, www. wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays from 4 – 6 p.m., in the basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.

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

Pemi Chorus Welcomes Singers For December Concert Series

The Pemigewasset Choral Society (“Pemi Chorus”) will begin weekly rehearsals at Plymouth State University for its upcoming December concert series.

The first rehearsal is Monday, August 26, at the Silver Center for Performing Arts, with registration and music distribution beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7- 9 p.m., with optional sectional rehearsals beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first three rehearsals may be attended without obligation to determine if the chorus is a good fit.

Semester dues, which help cover music purchases, are $50/ singer, pay-

able at registration or no later than the third rehearsal.

The December 2024 concert performances take place on Thursday, December 5 (Gilford Community Church); Friday, December 6 (Inter-Lakes Middle/High School); and Sunday, December 8 (Plymouth State University).

The theme for the December concert series is “Peace,” and the program will feature “Dona Nobis Pacem” from Bach’s Mass in B Minor as well as traditional holiday-themed selections.

The chorus is directed by locally renowned award-winning music teacher and Choral Director Will Gunn and

accompanied by collaborative pianist, Laura Belanger. Now in its 51st year, The Pemi Chorus is a regional community organization based in Plymouth with a wide-ranging musical repertoire. Members come from more than 30 communities throughout the Lakes Region and White Mountains. Member-

ship is currently 103 members with a diverse range of ages from high school students and well beyond. The chorus performs concerts in December and May and welcomes new members at the start of each semester (late August and late January). Visit pemichoral.org for more information.

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Two Public Input Sessions On Rule Changes For Freshwater Anglers

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) will hold two informational sessions, open to the public on Tuesday, August 27 at the Department’s Headquarters at 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, and on Wednesday. August 28 at the Department’s Region 1 Offices at 629B Main Street, Lancaster.

Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m. The goal of these meetings is to gather feedback on proposed rule changes regarding freshwater fishing in the state.

The Inland Fisheries Division has been diligently working to reorga-

nize and clarify the rules for water bodies managed for recreational fishing. NHFG Inland Fisheries Division would like to complete this objective for the 2025 fishing season. Proposed changes are currently in draft development and include modifications to the management category and seasons associated with the state’s designated trout ponds. These two public informational sessions are not official public hearings and are being held to provide opportunities for anglers to express their interests and concerns on the direction of the proposed fishing rules.

Chocorua Lake Conservancy Annual Picnic And Parade Of Lights

in Tamworth, was inspired by aspects of the Japanese festival celebrations he witnessed during his time living in Japan. Experience why this tradition continues so many decades after its inception.

Celebrate the end of summer and the gift of community with a magical lantern parade on Chocorua Lake at dusk. Join Chocorua Lake Conservancy on Sunday, September 1, at 6 p.m., for its Annual Picnic in the Grove by Chocorua Lake, followed, at dusk, by the Parade of Lights on the lake.

BYO picnic, drinks, chairs, and the all-too-essential flashlight or headlamp. Decorate your canoe or kayak with lanterns, lights, or candles to participate in the parade, or watch the beauty unfold from the shore.

The Parade of Lights was started in the 1960s by longtime Chocorua resident, painter, and landscape designer Sam’l Newsom, and his friends. Newsom, who designed the Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and the Remick Park

Put in from the Grove (at the Route 16 end of Chocorua Lake Road), or at the Island (off of Rt. 16) and paddle over toward the Narrows Bridge for the start of the parade.

CLC is a nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area. CLC is committed to providing visitors and residents convenient and attractive public access to Chocorua Lake and trails on nearby conservation lands. Visit www.chocorualake.org for more information.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum Hosts Local Author Stephanie Erickson

On Wednesday, August 28 at 7 p.m., the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host local author and islander Stephanie Erickson, who will present her new book The Islands of Southern Lake Winnipesaukee. Since seating is limited, reservations are requested: e-mail lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail. com or call 603-366-5950. This program is free for Society members; $5 for non-members and will include an author book signing.

Stephanie will share the rich and diverse history of the islands and how they have shaped the culture there today. The first summer home on Sleepers Island was Hale’s castle, a replica of a medieval castle said to be constructed by the same stone masons who built the Castle in the Clouds in

Moultonborough. An indigenous archeological site and other relics have been uncovered on Rattlesnake Island.

Wright Museum Education Series Lecture by Dr. Stephen Brecher

Visit the Wright Museum on Tuesday, August 27 for the twelfth program in the Education Series, as it welcomes Dr. Stephen Brecher.

In Penicillin, a Football Game and the Golden Age of Antibiotics, learn about the miracle drug heralded with saving the lives of 10 to 15 % of all WWII Casualties. Research and production of penicillin became the second highest priority of the war effort in 1943.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. in the Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center.

Admission is $5/ members and $10/ non-members.

Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at wrightmuseum.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 representative of both the home front and battlefield.

The Museum is located at 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Visit wrightmuseum.org for more information.

the steamboat Lady of the Lake, and the Diamond Island House was cut in half and moved across the lake to become the Hotel Weirs. In later years, the U.S. Navy established a research station on the island. Many of the book’s images are from the collection of the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society. The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society was founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of the Big Lake and its vicinity, offering programs focusing on the Lakes Region and New Hampshire history. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the Museum is open Wednesday- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through mid-October.

Treasure Island and Cub Island were originally developed as boy’s summer camp. Diamond Island was a stop for

Yesteryear

Amazing Aunt Dolly (And Other Tales Of Bear Island)

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Dolly Island is in actuality, a pair of small islands named after Dolly Nichols. In the olden days, Dolly owned one of Lake Winnipesaukee’s first ferryboats, and the hand-propelled boat ran between Meredith Neck and Bear Island.

Dolly’s given name was Dorothy, but many people called her by her nickname, “Aunt Dolly.” She is the best-known islander on Lake Winnipesaukee and quite an interesting, colorful woman. In her time, and beyond, Aunt Dolly was a bit of a legend, and her story only grew over time. Some said she was an odd, eccentric woman, but others asserted she was courageous and independent.

Dorothy was born in Meredith, New Hampshire in 1777 to Ensign and Joanna Bryant. Like many others who wanted to increase their fortunes, the Bryant’s moved from their hometown of Newmarket, New Hampshire to Meredith. They farmed their land as did other early settlers and the Bryant’s daughter, Dolly, probably helped with outdoor chores and housework.

Dolly married Joseph Nichols in around 1800, and by 1815 the couple decided to move to Bear Island. It was at that point that the legend of Dolly and her different way of life truly began. Seeing that transportation between Bear Island and Meredith was needed, the couple started a ferry boat business. It can only be imagined what life was like for Dolly. It would have been a remote and perhaps a lonely place, as homes were far apart. You had to be a hearty, strong person to live on Bear or any of the other islands on Winnipe-

saukee in the 1800s. Dolly would need all the courage she could muster when her husband and two of her children died. (Another child had already left home to make his way in the world.) Some said she and her husband did not get along and they separated, leaving Dolly alone to cope with island life. It would have been even tougher, because a woman alone, divorced or separated from her husband, was shameful in those days. However, other islanders provided Dolly with a small “shack” where she lived and also ran a modest business providing food and drink to fishermen and islanders.

Dolly was not one to be kept down and with her usual efficiency, she had a garden and made friends with fishermen who needed food and something to drink when they sought shelter if the weather had turned inclement. She may have been caught in a lake storm herself and knew the dangers. Thus, she placed candles in the windows of her little home to help guide sailors in a storm.

Continuing to live on Bear Island, Aunt Dolly (as she was known by

this time) made occasional trips to the mainland to get supplies. She ran the ferry and provided transport to islanders and others, and also brought goods to island families. For a time, Dolly ran a small store near the waterfront of the island. Although it is said Dolly was a tiny woman, she was large in legend as a strong woman; you just didn’t mess with Aunt Dolly and expect to fight a passive little person. Dolly could take care of herself and was said to carry a knife for protection.

A woman who was living such an independent life, and running a business was unusual for that time period, likely adding to the legend of Aunt Dolly. She must have been quite strong and used to outdoor work. She rowed a skiff alone and was able to lift kegs of rum or cider without the help of others.

When Dolly began to age the hardships and tough way of island life took their toll, she relocated to live with relatives off Bear Island. Sadly, at the end of her life, Dolly was living at the Meredith Town Poor Farm. She passed away at age 79 and is buried locally.

Along with Aunt Dolly, there are oth-

er stories and legends of Bear Island, which is the second largest of Winnipesaukee’s 270-plus islands. Belonging to the Town of Meredith, Bear Island was among the lands granted by England to John Mason in the 1600s. The island got its name when official Governor Wentworth surveyor James Hersey was measuring and evaluating the island. With him were a group of fellow surveyors and Penacook Indian guides. The party had dogs with them, and before long, the animals caught the scent of bear. Marveling that the bear on the island must be large, the party named the property Bear Island. (The name came after the party stumbled upon a group of bears just waking from their winter slumber.) The fight is recounted in Bear Island Reflections by the Bear Island Conservation Association. The confrontation was harrowing, but the men eventually won.

Over the years, travelers made their way to Bear Island (this was at the advent of a new idea: summering on or near the lake and in the country) and needed lodgings. In 1879, Melissa and Leonard Davis started Bear Island House, the only hotel to exist on the island. It was sold around 1883 to Solomon Lovejoy, who rebuilt the boarding house and added three two-story wings, with room for 100 guests.

As the age of tourism got underway, guests reached Bear Island House after a long and arduous journey. Travelers first took the railroad from their home to the Weirs area where they boarded the paddle steamer Lady of the Lake

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Bear Island House in the olden days.

League of NH Craftsmen Offers Late-August Classes

The mission of the League of NH Craftsmen is “to encourage, nurture, and promote the creation, use, and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional craft through the inspiration and education of artists and the broader community.”

Join juried artist, league member, and veteran black ash basket maker, Alice Ogden on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. for a Black Ash Basket Making Class. A self-taught artist, Alice is known for her signature hand-whittled white oak rims and handles. Materials used in the process are harvested by Alice herself. Among her many accolades, Alice was awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts for her artistic excellence and professional commitment to her craft. Her work is featured in several publications and exhibits including the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

In this one-day workshop, students will learn to craft either a “Kitten Head” or “Ashley” basket. Using pounded black ash splints with hand-whittled

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and finally landed at the Bear Island House Wharf. The wait was hopefully short before the weary guests were met by a hotel employee with a horse and buggy. The driver loaded people and luggage into the buggy and carried everyone over a bumpy road to the remote lodging establishment.

Solomon was a bit of an inventor and sought ways to improve the vacations of his guests as well as make the work of his staff smoother. He came up with a way to rig a gasoline motor to propel a wheelbarrow to carry water to the hotel. He also made a houseboat to offer excursions for his guests.

white oak rims and handles, students will learn chase weaving, rim and handle attachment, and the appreciation of working with materials harvested from the woods. All materials will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced basket weavers. Tuition is $85/ student with a $115 materials fee paid in cash or by check on the day of class. Space is limited. Pre-register by Monday, August 19.

Join juried artist Cheryl Miller on Sunday, August 25 from 12 - 5 p.m. for a Fabric Landscape Collage Class. Students will use printed cotton and batik fabrics to create a textile landscape using raw edge applique stitched by machine (students should have a basic knowledge of sewing straight stitch by machine). There will be time to practice with scraps before students create their landscape. Sewing machines and fabric will be provided. Students will need to bring fabric scissors, a photo, sketch, or idea for the landscape they wish to create, any fabrics or lace of their own they might want to use (op-

Inventing seemed to run in Solomon’s family and his son, Ralph, invented the Lovejoy Shock Absorber and sold the patent to General Motors for the staggering sum of $800,000, according to Bear Island Reflections.

Over the years, amenities at the Bear Island House improved and the hotel offered a lot to guests, such as hiking, tennis, boating, and swimming.

Eventually, an aging Solomon sold the business to George Collins. The new owner was from Laconia, and he owned Bear Island House for a time before selling it to Coleman Blair in 1922.

The Bear Island House continued to serve guests until it burned at the end of the summer season in 1934.

tional), and a lunch or a snack. Tuition is $70/ student, with a $20 materials fee paid in cash or by check on the day of class. Space is limited. Pre-register by Tuesday, August 20.

Join juried artist and broom maker Larry Antonuk on Saturday, August 31, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a Plaited Turkey Wing Workshop. Larry began his brooming journey after watching a demonstration at the Shaker Museum in Enfield. He soon became a museum interpreter and began researching broom designs and building reproductions of both small and tall brooms. Larry sells his brooms at five Shaker museums in New England.

Explore the basics by creating a simple turkey wing-style whisk broom. Embellish the handle with either broomcorn stalk or basket reed.

Students will take home two or more brooms, as well as the knowledge necessary to continue crafting brooms on their own. Moderate hand strength and hand-eye-foot coordination will make for a more enjoyable workshop. Tuition is $75/ student with a $15 materials fee, paid in cash or by check on the day of class. All tools and materials will be provided. Space is limited. Pre-register by Monday, August 26. To register for these workshops, contact the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery at 603279-7920 or visit meredith.nhcrafts. org/classes/

The Gallery is located at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith and is dedicated to the education and support of NH’s fine craft tradition since 1932.

Cricut Class At Makers Mill

For those looking to elevate their Cricut skills, the “Cricut: Learn Design Space Software” class on Tuesday, August 27 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. provides an in-depth exploration of Design Space, making it easier for participants to turn their Cricut dreams into reality.

Makers Mill is a vocational hub dedicated to fostering creativity, collabo-

ration, and lifelong learning through workshops, and classes intended to inspire community art, skill development, and entrepreneurship. Tours are available every Friday and on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Visit makersmill.org/ events to register.

Moultonborough Library ‘Paving the Way’ To Memorial Garden

Friends of the Moultonborough Library are “Paving the Way” to the Memorial Garden to be constructed on library property and installed in the spring of next year.

Demonstrate your support by purchasing a personalized engraved brick. Leave a lasting legacy through a graphic or a book quote. Create a brick in memory of a loved one or add your

family name. The options are endless. Bricks are available in two sizes: 4x8/ $100 and 8x8/ $175 and can be ordered online by using the QR code provided on the website, or may be purchased in person at the library. Limited quantities are available. Visit moultonboroughlibrary.org or call 603-476-8895 for more information.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

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Ona Judge was a remarkable woman: brave, intelligent, and stubborn. Her personality traits were needed to face her harrowing life as a slave in the household of George Washington to her daring escape to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

On a sweltering summer’s day, I took a fascinating tour given by the Black Heritage Trail NH, located in a historic building near the Portsmouth waterfront. The office of the Heritage Trail is located at 222 Court Street and has a gift shop on the premises as well.

My guide for the tour was Dariya Steele, the tour and speaker outreach coordinator for the Black Heritage Trail NH. She was ready to lead the tour even though the temperatures soared into the 90s and the sun was relentless. Speaking about the history of the black community in Portsmouth and the long and proud history of its people is important to Dariya, and she

had a lot to share.

We made our way for a few blocks on the brick sidewalks, echoing a time when cobbled and brick streets were the norm in the seaside town. Portsmouth in the 1700s and 1800s was a major port community in New Hampshire and the place where goods and people arrived by boats. Some stayed and some were just passing through. For the black people who were sold into slavery, Portsmouth was either the last stop when they were bought by white men or a stop-over on a ship to another state and town where they faced the auction block and a life of servitude.

At the waterfront park, we stopped for an explanation of the location’s importance to Ona’s story. Dariya began by sharing the background of Ona Judge and the time in which she lived. “Ona was born around 1773, but she was never sure of the exact date or year, which was common among slaves,” Dariya said. “She was part of

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the Custis estate, the family of George Washington’s wife, Martha. Ona was ‘lent’ to the Washingtons to serve Martha as a personal body servant.”

Because Ona’s mother was a seamstress while enslaved, she likely taught sewing skills to her daughter, which would explain Ona’s work as Martha’s dresser and body servant. It was Ona’s job to keep Mrs. Washington’s clothing in good shape, style her mistresses’ hair and do any personal chores that were necessary.

Washington’s house and was required to dress well, because she was a symbol of President George Washington’s estate and family. Ona was given some freedom and spending money, and the ability to go into the nearest town. She also traveled with the Washingtons, and it was traveling that gave her a way to escape her life as a slave. With the encouragement of former slaves, Ona learned of a free black community. She made her escape at just the age of 16 on May 21, 1796.

As the life of a servant/slave went, it was seen as better than the grueling work of a field slave. She lived in the

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When George Washington realized Ona had escaped, he set out to capture her and have her returned to his estate. Dariya explained that although Washington said he supported the 1780 emancipation law, he quietly owned slaves. As distasteful as this was, the practice of enslavement was thriving at the time, and I learned George Washington was but one of many who benefited from keeping human beings as property. (Others on the Heritage tour were shocked to learn the “Father of our Country” was a slaveholder.)

Standing at the Portsmouth waterfront area, I could easily imagine a young Ona, alone and frightened but determined, stepping off a ship. Was she met by others who were free men and women or former slaves? According to Dariya, there was a supportive black community in Portsmouth in those days and they were willing to help a runaway slave and not ask a lot of questions. This would be to Ona’s advantage as she settled into the city.

One of Washington’s cohorts, Jo-

seph Whipple, lived in the area and was appointed to the board of customs. He knew the comings and goings of those on the waterfront and was told by Washington to watch for Ona. Whipple learned Ona was in New Hampshire and Washington urged him to capture her. Whipple placed ads in local papers asking for her capture but to no avail.

Of course, there is no photograph of Ona, so we have no idea what she looked like. But she somehow managed to evade capture, even with her story and ownership by the most famous man in the country.

We also learned during the waterfront portion of the tour that it was there Ona met the man she would marry, a seaman.

Our tour next took us up a few streets to the shady, forested area at the back of the Governor John Langdon mansion. Dariya explained that Langdon was very rich and powerful and connected to George Washington. He aided the President as best he could to retrieve and return Ona to the Washingtons but was never successful. Further, according to our guide, Langdon’s nephew was asked by Washington to pick up

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Ona to return her to the plantation. He too was not successful.

Hearing Ona’s story and her courage in a time when she was always looking over her back and knowing the consequences should she be caught made the tour impactful. Dariya explained that had Ona been caught and returned to the Washington plantation, the consequences would probably have been grave. She would either have been put to work as a field slave or worse, executed as an example to others.

Ona thought it prudent to leave Portsmouth where she was recognizable and head to a smaller, more isolated town. She took her family and left Portsmouth for Greenland, New Hampshire where she lived for the rest of her life.

Last on the tour was a stop at the African Burial Ground, the final resting place for about 200 people. Dariya relayed that the cemetery was discovered in 2003 when workers mistakenly dug up a coffin, setting off further excavation to discover more graves.

The cemetery was where black townspeople were buried, segregated to that given spot. Lest one think they will walk through an old cemetery for

many of the townspeople buried there, that is not the case. A statue nearby represents the first enslaved person. A few people walking by stopped to listen to the narrative by Dariya and we all stood fascinated. I cannot speak for others, but I was humbled by the history and the courage of the brave people of Portsmouth who endured so much.

The tour soon came to an end, and we made our way back to the office for the Heritage Trail where we browsed the gift shop.

As I headed home, I thought of the courage and determination of young Ona Judge who found a way out of enslavement and ended up far away in the seacoast town of Portsmouth.

There is a lot more to the Trail than the story of one woman (Ona); other subjects comprise various tours as well. Any tour of the Black Heritage Trail of NH makes it well worth the trip to Portsmouth. The Heritage Trail offers fascinating and moving stories of former slaves and features frequent events as well.

Visit www.blackheritagetrailnh.org or call 603-570-8469.

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Effingham Public Library To Feature Artist Maryclare Heffernan

A New Hampshire artist inspired by the everyday world outside her windows, Maryclare Heffernan will be the featured artist at the Effingham Public Library through August 6 - September 26.

“Creating art means recognizing the simple beauty in each moment,” Maryclare acknowledged, who began her foray into fine art while recuperating from surgery several years ago when one of her sisters, an artist, came to visit bringing with her little square canvases and paints, brushes, and different mediums.

She picked peonies from the garden along the driveway and they sat on the front porch while she painted. The rush of joy Maryclare felt in that moment of painting pink, white, and green stemmed flowers on those inexpensive canvases was indescribable. There was

nothing to do but learn more and paint more. An obsession was born.

Maryclare’s art is ever-evolving as she works in oils, watercolors, pencil, and ink. Painting what she loves to look at, or what she feels compelled to capture,

from seascapes to pears to bird nests to tiny violets in the grass, there is no theme to other than what she finds beautiful and moving.

“Art fills my heart and soul with joy and possibility,” she declared.

“There is no happier joy than being able to inter-

pret in painting the energy, space, and structures I am so very fortunate to witness every day. Beauty is everywhere. Deciding what to capture on paper, board or canvas is the happy decision of every painting experience.”

Maryclare shared her personal art discovery through a TEDx Talk dated March 2017 (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=GAS7gzFhGJo). “Quite frankly it was the most thrilling and terrifying experience I’ve ever had,” she admitted.

The Effingham Public Library is located at 30 Town House Road and is a community center with books, offering free library cards, programming, and social activities for all. For a calendar of events, directions, or more information, call 603-539-1537, or visit effingham.lib.nh.us/

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Mud Bowl Celebrates Five Decades This September

“50 Years, The Best of Five Decades” is the theme for the 2024 Championship of Mud Football to be held Friday, September 6 - Sunday, September 8 at Hog Coliseum located at the North Conway Community Center (NCCC).

Sponsored by Amoskeag Beverages/ Miller Lite, this 12-team touch football tournament played in mud raises money for the NCCC, Vaughan Learning Center, Carroll County Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and other non-profits in the Mt Washington Valley.

More than $1,000,000 has been donated over the years.

The $25 ticket ensures entrance all three days and doubles as a raffle ticket for a $500 prize on both weekend days.

Day tickets are $10/ adult and $5 / children ages 6-13.

The Annual Mud Parade Tournament will be held Saturday morning, departing from Pine Street at 9:30 a.m. and ending at Norcross Circle. Enter an open division float for the chance to win prize money to be donated to a non-profit of your choice.

Event and program information

will be available in mid-August and will be found at multiple businesses throughout town.

Veteran teams include the North Conway Hawgs, North Country Mud Crocs, Carrabassett Valley Rats, Mud Gumbys, North Shore Mud Sharks, New Hampshire Mudcats, Jack’s Predators, Rhode Island Muckaneers, Rowley Mud Ducks, The Muddas, North Conway Mud Things, and Mud Heroes.

$50 prize), and a ladies pick-up game. Face art will be offered at The Vaughan Learning Center and children’s games on Saturday afternoon.

Bring a blanket for sitting or an outdoor folding chair. The food tent will offer many options, and the Beer Garden will sell cold beverages for adults. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and beanies will be available for purchase. Take a chance on a one-of-a-kind quilt raffle.

An outside celebration featuring food trucks, a silent auction, and live music from Rek’lis will be held Saturday evening from 6-10 p.m. at the Community Center (78 Norcross Circle, North Conway).

Volunteers are needed and appreciated.

There will also be performances by cheer teams, a football toss (with a

Call 603-356-2096 or visit Mud Bowl NCCC on Facebook for more information.

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Daniel Webster: Many Accomplishments, Many Place Names

By Mark Okrant

If readers were asked who in New Hampshire holds the most legacy, the answer would most likely be Daniel Webster. Evidenced by multiple titles alone: Daniel Webster Highway, the (former) Daniel Webster College, Webster Hall at Phillips Exeter Academy (and one at Southern New Hampshire University), the special collections library at Dartmouth College, the statute of Webster representing New Hampshire in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the U.S. Capitol, the (former liberty ship) SS Daniel Webster, the Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin, numerous inns and restaurants, and the statue poised front and center of the State House in Concord. Also, let us not forget Stephen Vincent Benet’s popular The Devil and Daniel Webster. What did Webster do to warrant so much attention? It might have been easier to describe what he did not do, as this is a one-thousand-word column, not a volume of hardcover books.

Daniel Webster was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire, in 1782. Before he died seventy years later, he served as a renowned lawyer and statesman. Webster represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the United States Congress and served as Secretary of State under three different presidents: William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore.

While practicing law in New Hampshire, Webster was appointed to revise the state criminal code and devise reg-

ulations for state prisons. One of the most prominent American lawyers of the nineteenth century, Webster argued over two hundred cases before the United States Supreme Court, including two of significance: Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden

During his heyday, Webster, Henry Clay, and John C. Calhoun were regarded as the Great Triumvirate, a tribute to their standing—albeit frequently at odds—in Washington, D.C. While opposing President Andrew Jackson, Webster joined the Whig Party, and ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1836.

Webster returned to the Senate in 1845 and immediately regained his status as a leader of the Whig Party. During this time, he maintained strong relations with his counterparts from the South over the issue of slavery; many Northerners believed his position was too soft. In 1850, President Fillmore appointed Webster as Secretary of State. Webster notably facilitat-

ed the passage of the Compromise of 1850, a monumental legislation that settled several territorial issues while enacting a fugitive slave law allowing runaways to be apprehended and returned to their masters. Not surprisingly, the latter compromise proved unpopular in much of the North and undermined Webster’s standing in the Granite State.

Throughout his career, Webster became an outspoken critic of the institution of slavery, which embroiled him in a broader political conflict: states’ rights versus federal control. One can imagine Webster taking a firm stance arguing issues such as the death penalty, assisted suicide, same-sex marriage, gun control, cannabis, and a woman’s right to choose. For those wondering how Webster would have preferred those issues to be addressed, one need only view the words he spoke at the time: “Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.”

Another highlight of Webster’s career was the debate about the National

Bank, which President Andrew Jackson advocated. Webster led the Senate’s effort to prevent Jackson’s Secretary of the Treasury from removing government deposits. With the Bank’s charter due to expire in 1836, Jackson attempted to save his beloved bank through a compromise measure, but Democrats rejected his proposal. Webster played a key role in a censure resolution against Jackson that caused a permanent break between the two men.

While serving as Secretary of State during the Tyler administration, Webster addressed several key international issues. Foremost among these was American influence in the Pacific Ocean. With a strong effort from Webster, the United States completed its first treaty with China. Under Webster’s influence, the United States worked on a compromise with Britain to partition the Oregon Territory, subsequently announcing that it would oppose any attempt to colonize the Hawaiian Islands. Next, Webster addressed growing concern over the boundary between Canada and Maine. Ultimately, negotiations produced the Webster-Ashburton Treaty that delineated that portion of the U.S.-Canada border.

On a personal level, Webster had two marriages. In 1808, he married Grace Fletcher, a schoolteacher and the daughter of a New Hampshire clergyman. Between 1810 and 1822, Daniel

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Chocorua Lake Conservancy Offers Song of the Lake Through Mudras

Join Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) for Song of the Lake Through Mudras, an immersive movement workshop on Sunday, September 1 from 2–6 p.m. with Indian classical dancer Mouli Pal, at the Grove at Chocorua Lake.

Mudras are hand gestures that depict elements of nature, emotions, wildlife, and more.

No experience is necessary. This is an all-ages, free program where participants will dance together in the Grove. The afternoon will include traditional Indian refreshments and time for conversation and questions. Participants are encouraged to bring finger food to share.

Space is limited. Register in advance at chocorualake.org/events to be informed of any changes that may require relocating indoors.

Odissi dancer, Founder and Director of Upasana Odissi, Mouli Pal has a

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and Grace had five children: Grace, Daniel (Fletcher), Julia, Edward, and Charles. Sadly, Grace and Charles died before reaching adulthood, while Webster’s wife, Grace, succumbed from cancer in January 1828. After the death of his first wife, Webster was frequently the subject of rumors in Washington regarding his alleged promiscuity. Many suspected that the painter Sarah Goodridge, with whom he had a close

long and deep connection to Chocorua Lake.

Odissi is a lyrical Indian dance style that was originally performed in temples in eastern India as a worship ritual and has since become a globally recognized performing art that tells stories of love and devotion through rhythm, music, poetry, and literature. Stylized footwork, lyrical upper body move-

relationship, was his mistress.

Webster suffered yet another loss when his brother, Ezekiel, died in April 1829. In December of that same year, Webster married Caroline LeRoy, the 32-year-old daughter of a New York merchant. They remained married until Webster’s death, and she lived until 1882. She and Webster had two children together—another daughter named Grace and a son named Noah Webster (not to be confused with Noah Webster who compiled A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language).

ment, and facial expressions emit from the heart of the artist.

Mouli is a captivating performer, dedicated teacher, choreographer, and cultural ambassador who has trained under the tutelage of the legendary Maestro Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. She continues to perfect her art and has been featured by prestigious presenters across the United States,

By early 1852, Webster had begun to suffer from cirrhosis of the liver. His poor health made it increasingly difficult for him to serve as secretary of state. In September 1852, Webster returned to his Marshfield, Massachusetts estate, where his health continued to decline, this time due to a subdural hematoma. He died in Marshfield on October 24, 1852, and is buried in Winslow Cemetery near his estate. His last words were, “I still live.”

New Hampshire residents and visitors alike who seek to learn more

India, and Austria. Past performances include solo concerts at the prestigious Hopkins Center for Arts at Dartmouth College, Provincetown Dance Festival, Munroe Center, Yuwa Bharati California, and Trinetra Boston. Mouli also assumed a weeklong residency where she created a dance production for the students of K.A. Brett School.

Upasana Odissi is a nonprofit that promotes affordable lessons and scholarships to deserving collegebound dancers. It is due to these efforts that Mouli has received recognition including the “Padmawati Rasthriya Award” in 2019 by the National Cultural Mission in Odisha.

CLC is a nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area. Visit www.chocorualake.org for more information.

about this incredible, albeit controversial statesman would benefit from a visit to The Elms, the Webster family home, situated off South Main Street in Franklin. The building and grounds are on the United States National Register of Historic Places and have been designated a National Historic Landmark. A state historic marker about Webster is located at the intersection of North Main Street and Capitol Street in Concord.

How Families Can Get Ready For A New School Year

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of neighborhood ice cream trucks for the bells of school as summer vacation gives way to the start of a new academic year. August through September is prime back-to-school season, with children all across the country stocking their backpacks and shopping for new school wardrobes.

There is more to getting ready for the start of school than making sure pencils are sharpened and tablets are charged. Parents and children can work together to ensure the transition back to the classroom is as seamless as possible. Adjust sleep and wake times

Summer vacation often means letting loose of schedules for a while, and that may translate into later-than-normal

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bedtimes and rising a little later in the morning. Everyone in the household will have to reacquaint themselves with schedules that ensure kids get to school on time. A few weeks before the first day of school, start incrementally going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier each morning. Try to plan out the increments so that by the time the last few days of summer vacation wind down, the family is on target with a waking schedule that mirrors the school schedule.

Acclimate to being around people

Although summer vacation may involve trips that bring children in contact with other people, it may have been some time since they’ve spent five or more hours per day around 20 to 30 people their age. It may take a transition period to get used to being around a bunch of peers, so families can visit places where there tend to be crowds of kids, such as zoos, aquariums, parks, and trampoline centers. These can be low-pressure locations to

dust off social skills.

Know the route or plan for school transportation

Students may be driven independently, ride the school bus, walk or bike, or carpool with others to and from school. Families can establish plans so that getting to and from school is not something kids need to worry about. Practice routes and timing, taking into consideration that when schools open there will be much more traffic. Parents can reassure children that there will be a learning curve, but all of the kinks generally get worked out during the first week.

Avoid “summer slide”

Most students don’t want to think about studying, homework, and testing while on summer break, but it can be beneficial to stay current on some lessons. Summer slide refers to the loss of some of the learning achieved during the previous school year over the summer break. Some experts say the summer slide is overstated, but it can’t hurt for students to refresh their memories on some math, science, and language arts concepts over break so that they will be ready to hit the books when the new school year begins.

Prep for school lunches

Children and adults can work together to map out healthy eating options for school lunches. Many school districts have lunch plans that can be purchased through an online account. Participating students simply enter a number or swipe a code at checkout. School lunches are built to be nutritionally diverse and have options that even picky eaters will like.

School is right around the corner, and families should get ready for the routine and needs that go with the academic year as the first day draws closer.