The Garden’s Best At Lakes Region Farmers Markets
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
During the summer months, everyone can enjoy fresh vegetables, straight from the garden. Baked goods, from bread to pies, rolls, and cookies, are popular any time of the year, but not everyone has the time or skill set to bake pastries. (Or wishes to heat their home from an oven during the hot days of summer.)
It is the time of year when we can enjoy weeks of fresh produce, beautiful flowers, homemade jams, baked goods, and handmade items found at local farmer’s markets. These markets are popular, and visitors and locals love the crafts, vegetables, dairy products, and fresh meat, as well as the added treat of live music offered at many markets.
The Wolfeboro Farmers Market takes place each Thursday from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the summer and into the fall. It is held at The Nick Recreation Park on 10 Trotting Track Road (Rt. 28) in Wolfeboro. With plenty of parking and room for vendors to spread out, the market is a fun place to go for produce, fresh foods, and more.
The market in Wolfeboro is very popular due to the wide variety of products offered each week. Some of the market vendors you will see over the season include: Arlene’s Asian Kitchen, Beth’s Gluten-Free Goodies, Good Bread, Garden of Freedom, Makers House Homestead, Matras Maple/ Sudsy Cow, Mountain Heartbeet, Naoki’s Crafts, Peak’s International Eats, Red Gate Farm, Sweet Fern Pottery,
Siegrist Family Farm, Sol Kitchen, and Steven Bell the “Grumpy” Farmer to name just some of the many vendors. Stop by the Wolfeboro Farmers Market for lunch or pick up food for dinner from a variety of hot and cold offerings. Local musicians bring an added festive nature to the markets. Visit www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com for updates.
The popular Tamworth Farmers Market operates each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The market is held at 30 Tamworth Road in the parking lot of the Unitarian Fellowship of the Eastern Slope in Tamworth. Market dates include August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; September 7, 14, 21, and 28; and October 5, 12, 19, 26 and 28. (The winter market hours are listed at www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.)
The Tamworth Farmers Market has live music, which adds to the fun of the event. Throughout the summer, ven-
dors offer veggies, berries, herbs, eggs, honey, soaps, baked goods, and much more. Call 603-323-2368 for information.
In Barnstead, the farmers market is open on Saturdays until the end of September from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located at 1 Parade Circle in Barnstead. The market features locally produced food, live music, craft vendors, and more. For more information, visit www.barnsteadfarmersmarket. com
The Gilmanton Community Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 15. According to information on the market website, the Gilmanton Community Farmers Market, “began in 2020 as a dream turned into reality…providing Gilmanton and the surrounding communities with a variety of quality products from local growers and makers… who go above and be-
yond to give back to the community through the products they offer.” Bring a blanket or lawn chair to relax while enjoying live entertainment. Vendors include: Fresh Start Farms, Beans and Blossoms, Stir Crazy Baking, Bagels From NH, and more. Food trucks may be on-site during the summer. The market is located on the lawn of the Gilmanton Year-Round Library at 1385 NH Route 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works. Visit www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com or call 603-491-1687.
The Franklin Farmers Market is held on Thursdays through September 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Marceau Park on Central Street in downtown Franklin. The market has a festive atmosphere, with fresh produce, other items, and live music. For information, visit www. franklinnh.org or call 603-934-2118.
The Canterbury Community Farmers Market runs on Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This is the market’s 18th season. It is located at the grassy area/ parking lot adjacent to Elkins Library in Canterbury and is held rain or shine. Items offered include dairy, vegetables, bagels, bakery items, soaps, coffee, and much more. The first week of each month features an activity for children; the second week brings NH Master Gardeners to answer questions; the third week is the market’s famous “Sandwich Slam”, and the fourth week brings a chance to help fill “Mary Ellen’s Basket.”
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Moose Mountain Jazz Band Returns To Cate Park
The Moose Mountain Jazz Band has traditionally been one of the most popular offerings in the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand summer concert series. After a few years away, the band returns on Saturday, August 10 from 7-9 p.m.
The Moose Mountain Jazzband is a seven-piece band featuring Lance MacLean on banjo, Bob McInnis on clarinet, Neil Flewelling on cornet, Steven Piermarini on trombone, Mike Hathaway on piano, Mike Chatigny on drums, and Albi Bernard on tuba.
They play a foot-tapping style of music that was born in New Orleans and popularized in the early 20th century by jazz greats like Louis Armstrong. Dixieland Jazz is a celebration of mu-
Moose Mountain Jazz Band performs this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand
sic,” said band leader Lance MacLean.
“We want the people to leave the show feeling uplifted. We like to have fun with the music.”
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Dixieland Jazz has many influences, including gospel and blues music.
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A list of musicians playing at the Canterbury Market is online, as well as more information on vendors. Visit www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com
Bristol in the Newfound Lake Region offers a farmers’ market on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millstream Park. The park is located at 507 Lake Street in Bristol and offers baked goods, crafts, and agricultural items, as well as vegetables and fruits.
The Sandwich Farmers Market in Center Sandwich is open on Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Email sandwichfarmersmkt@gmail.com for information.
and still is, in New Orleans as a funeral march. This tune is played as a dirge, or slow, sad music on the way to the graveyard, but the band plays happy, upbeat music for the mourners returning back to celebrate life.
This concert is free to the public, though a pass-the-hat offering is taken at intermission to help the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand support the continuation of the concert series each summer.
Because outdoor concerts are subject to weather conditions, should the concert need to be postponed, a sign will be posted at the park entrance (near the town docks), and online at wolfeborobandstand.org and on the group’s Facebook page.
The Market at the Weirs is held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturdays with fresh produce, meats, and artisan crafts, through Oct. 5. The market is held at Weirs Community Park, 49 Lucerne Ave., Weirs Beach. Email: bamm-nh. org. or visit www.themarketatweirs. com
The Market on Main in Alton has a variety of vendors every other Wednesday until October 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. There are vendors, food trucks, activities for children, and more. The market is held at 115 Main Street in downtown Alton. Visit www.altonmarketonmain. com
Most markets are SNAP/EBT friendly, making shopping accessible for those on a limited budget.
Wolfeboro ‘On The Green’ Arts and Crafts Festival
Don’t miss the second in the series of the “On The Green” Arts & Crafts Festival to be held at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro on Friday, August 9- Sunday, August 11.
Festival hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday will feature a live chainsaw demonstration by Buck Ridge.
Come and explore over 100 arts and crafts exhibitors including pottery and metal creations, sublimation art and mirrors, soy candles and CBD, essential oils and personal care products, wildlife photography and fine art paintings, cedar wood furniture and wooden spoons and ladles, alpaca products
and fabric creations, gourmet oils and vinegars, kettle corn and NH maple syrups, home décor and laser engraving, canoe, kayak and paddle accessories, hats, t-shirts, and tie-dye clothing, inlaid wooden tables and cribbage boards, and many more.
Live music will be performed by North River on both weekend days. This is a rain-or-shine event with a tent for coverage. There is no admission cost and parking is free. Use 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro as the accurate GPS address. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.
For more information, visit www. joycescraftshows.com or contact Joyce at 603-387-1510.
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery To Showcase Two Artists In August
Through August 15, the Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery will showcase the work of two local artists: Dayna Talbot and Anne McMillan. Both artists employ unique methods and materials to express their creative genius, sure to promise a compelling exhibition that will challenge and delight their audience.
In Black, White, and Then Some, multi-disciplined conceptual artist and Meredith resident Dayna Talbot will exhibit paintings, wall pieces, and sculptures. A graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, Boston and Lesley University College of Art and Design, Danya explores the dualism of order and chaos, finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. Her work spans paper, printmaking, and sculpture, and her installations often reflect themes of frailty and resilience, a testament to her deep understanding of
nature and the human condition. Book, mixed media, and fiber artist Anne McMillan will exhibit her books in The Book as Art which has emerged over the last 30 or 40 years in the contemporary art world. The Laconia resident brings her distinctive approach of incorporating found objects and natural materials into her books. Because her work is tactile, each piece is an immersive experience inviting the viewer to explore the layers and stories hiding within. Anne views her work as a “time capsule”, capturing memories and emotions through her books. Visit Patricialaddcaregagallery.com or call 603-284- 7728 for more information.
The Gallery is located at 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Howdy to all of you. It has been one of the hottest summers ever and it certainly is moving fast! Kids will be back to school, much to their dismay as well as the teachers out there, although I know many parents are looking forward to it.
Today’s food theme is dedicated to the ocean with an upscale mentality. I have shared more shrimp recipes over the years than any other seafood. Here are some ideas for salmon, swordfish, scallops, and crab.
To begin, a scrumptious “from scratch” lobster corn chowder made with a homemade lobster stock. I encourage boiling down the bones and gizzards to make an incredible stock for gravy, soup, or stew. Once the lobsters are cooked, add the shells and juices to
make the best seafood stock ever. This lobster corn chowder is made with the meat of 3 lobsters and fits as a meal or an appetizer. Excluding the cooking time for the lobsters, the chowder itself will take 120 minutes and easily feeds 6-8 (leftover soups and chowders are usually better the next day). I advise cooking the lobsters the day before. It is far easier to shell the lobster meat when it has chilled.
Lobster Corn Chowder
3 cooked lobsters, 1 ½ lbs each, cracked and split
4 ears corn
For The Stock:
6 tbsp unsalted butter, ¾ of a stick
1 cup chopped sweet onion
¼ cup cream sherry
1 tsp candy paprika
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4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup dry white wine
For The Soup:
1 tbsp olive oil
¾ lb raw bacon, large diced/chopped
2 cups red potatoes, skin on, large diced (about 4 small or 2 medium)
1½ cups chopped sweet onions
2 cups diced celery, 3-4 stalks
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tsp fresh chopped chives
¼ cup cream sherry
Remove the lobster meat from the shells. Cut the tail and claw the meat into large cubes. Place in a bowl (feel free to remove the meat from the legs, but leaving them will bolster the flavor, much of which will seep out during the cooking process anyways). Cover the meat with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Reserve the shells and all the juices that are collected. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Set aside, saving the cobs for the stock. To make the stock, soften the butter in a stockpot or Dutch oven big enough to hold the lobster shells and corncobs. Add the onion to the butter. Prepare over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until translucent but not browned, stirring occasionally. Add the sherry and paprika. Cook, while stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Add the milk, cream, wine, corncobs, and lobster shells (and their juices). Bring to a
simmer. Partially cover the pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, checking periodically. Adjust heat if not simmering. Meanwhile, in any other stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and prepare the bacon for four to five minutes over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the potatoes, onions, celery, corn kernels, salt, and pepper to the pot and sauté for 5-6 minutes. When the stock is ready, discard those larger portions of the shell and the corncobs with tongs. Place a strainer over the top of the second pot. Carefully pour the stock into the pot with the potatoes and corn. Discard the pieces of shell collected in the strainer. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Add the cooked lobster, chives, and sherry. Season to taste. Heat lightly and serve warm with a garnish of crisp bacon.
Who wants homemade crabcakes? These are quick and easy and can be served as an appetizer or main course. This recipe makes 8, two-inch diameter cakes. Prep and cooking time is under 30 minutes. These are best served with a roasted red pepper remoulade. Hotel Crab Cakes
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For The Remoulade:
1 cup mayo
1 ½ tsp minced garlic
¼ tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp creole mustard
1 tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp relish
1 scallion, finely chopped
½ - ¾ tbsp horseradish (recommended)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp Creole seasoning
4 oz jarred roasted red peppers, drained and diced
Salt to taste
For The Crabcakes:
¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
½ cup mayonnaise
1 egg
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon-style mustard
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
2 cans lump crabmeat, drained and cleaned, 6 ½ oz each
2 tbsp butter
For the remoulade, gather all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix until everything is fully incorporated. Store in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use (if making in advance).
For the crabcakes: in a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except the crabmeat and butter. Mix well. Fold in the crabmeat, being careful not to break it up. Form into eight equal-sized patties. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the patties for
3-4 minutes per side, or until browned. Serve immediately with the remoulade sauce. If you made the sauce in advance, pull from the fridge a half hour before eating.
Salmon +puff pastry+ spinach+ rice= popular every time! This makes 4 packages. Depending on your crowd (these can be halved). Serves 4-8 of you depending on the appetite of your crowd. Prep time ~15 minutes; cook ing time a half-hour.
Puff Pastry Salmon Pockets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
⅓ cup rice, white long grain or brown rice is fine
2 cups fresh
½ tsp salt to season
¼ tsp lemon pepper pepper
and gently simmer for a further 1215 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through. Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Set aside and let it cool somewhat. Preheat oven to 410 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Cut pastry sheets in half to make 2 rectangles per sheet. With the shorter edge in front of you, spoon ¼ of the rice and spinach mixture on the lower half of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the
oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. It nicely coincides with the strawberry corn salsa, which like most, can be paired with tortilla chips and other dipping goodies. Marinade the swordfish at least 30 minutes (ideally 4-8 hours). The swordfish prep takes 10 minutes and is zippy once ready to grill. This feeds 4 and will not disappoint.
Grilled Marinated Swordfish For The Salsa:
1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
⅔ cup water
2 tsp chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillion)
4 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
2 sheets puff pastry
4 salmon fillets, skinless and boneless, 6 oz each
1 egg whisked
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Fry the onion until soft and transparent. Add the rice and spinach. Cook for another minute, until spinach has wilted. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Add water and bouillon to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to combine all ingredients. The bouillon should be completely dissolved. Reduce heat to low, cover,
pleted. Brush the pockets with whisked egg. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown. Slice each parcel in half and serve warm.
In this next exhibit, swordfish is marinated in an eclectic mixture of olive
For The Swordfish: 4 swordfish steaks, ~6 oz. each ¼ cup olive oil 1 ½ tbsp honey
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1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp minced garlic
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
For the salsa: in a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lime juice, and salt. Drizzle over strawberry mixture, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 1 hour minimum. For the swordfish: place the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl to combine well. Reserve 2 tbsp of the marinade for later use. Add the garlic to the marinade and stir. Add the swordfish to the marinade (I usually combine the fish and marinade in a large Ziplock bag). Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. Remove the swordfish from the marinade and scrape off any excess bits of herbs or garlic, otherwise they could burn on the grill. Preheat your clean and well-oiled grill over medium-high heat. Add the swordfish steaks and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the swordfish is opaque throughout. Brush the reserved marinade over the fish. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges if desired.
cally flavored blackened crust. The contrast of the spicy rub against the sweetness of scallops holds up well to the aggressive blackening. A simple vinaigrette of green onions adds a vibrant freshness to the dish, as does the smoky tomato relish. I suggest U-10’s for the scallops (meaning you’ll get 10 or under per pound). The vinaigrette can be prepped in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. All can be prepped and cooked in one hour. Feeds 4. So good.
Blackened Sea Scallops with Scallions and Roasted Tomatoes
4 ripe plum tomatoes, roasted, halved, seeded and diced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp smoked sweet Spanish paprika
1 tbsp ground ancho chile powder
1 tbsp ground pasilla chile powder
1 tsp freshly ground white pepper
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp celery salt
20 U-10 sea scallops, muscle removed
¼ cup canola oil
Last up: jumbo scallops, blackened and pan-seared, served with roasted tomato relish and a green onion vinaigrette. Quick cooking over high heat seals in flavor and creates a fantasti-
Kosher Salt
¼ cup white wine vinegar
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1 small shallot, chopped
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp honey
6 green onions, green part only, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Begin by roasting the tomatoes for
the relish. Preheat oven to broil, or turn your outdoor grill to high heat. Brush the tomatoes with 2 tbsp of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Broil or grill, turning a few times, until the entire surface is blackened, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly. To make the tomato relish, halve the tomatoes, seed, and dice. Add the red and green onions, vinegar, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Mix gently to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. For the vinaigrette: combine the vinegar, ¼ cup water, the shallot, mayonnaise, and honey. Using an appliance, blend until combined. Add the green onions. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. To cook the sea scallops: combine the paprika, ancho and pasilla powders, white and black pepper, thyme, oregano, onion and garlic powders, and celery salt in a medium shallow bowl. Heat a large castiron pan over high heat until it begins to smoke. Brush the scallops with oil on both sides. Season with salt. Dredge one side of each scallop in the spice
rub. Place the scallops in the pan spice side down. Cook until browned until a crust has formed:1½ to 2 minutes. Turn the scallops over and continue to cook until just cooked through, 2-3 minutes longer. Divide the scallops among 4 dinner plates. Top each scallop with the tomato relish, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and sprinkle green onion on top. May all you seafood lovers succumb to these great recipes. Until next time, reach out with any questions or feedback at fenwaysox10@gmail.com Keep those taste buds happy!
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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
Aug. 5, Clark Museum Evening Lecture Series, 7 – 8 p.m., Ruby Grace Miller talks about Antique Clothing Conservation, free, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociiety.org.
Aug. 5, Music Night at the Castle, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, The Sweetbloods perform, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds. org
Aug. 5, Solar Gazing, noon – 4 p.m. free, pre-registration encouraged, field by Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 5, Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m., free, pre-registration encouraged, Picnic Pavilion at Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 6, Exemplary Country Estates presented by Cristina Ashjian, 6:30 p.m., Meredith Historical Society, presented at Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, 603-260-7493, meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.
Aug. 6, Lecture Series: Fred Johnson – The Fighting Seabees, 7 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Aug. 6, Music Night at the Castle, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Mitch Alden performs, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 6, 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. 6, 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. 7, Music Night at the Castle, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Eric Grant performs, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 7, Music on the Lawn, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Welles Stafford performance, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Aug. 7, Summer Polliwogs, 10 – 11:30 a.m., for pre-K accompanied by an adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Aug. 7, Yoga on the Lawns, 6 – 7 p.m., pre-registration required, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 8, Artist Reception, for artist Lucy Merrow, free admission, 5:30 - 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum’s Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org
Aug. 8, Bats of the White Mt. National Forest, 6 – 7 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-register: 603-9687194, www.nhnature.org
Aug. 8, Big Picture Band, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., free, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, 19 Mile Beach, concessions on site, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539 x 125. Program of Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation Dept.
Aug. 8, Della Mae, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, wwwflyingmonkeynh.com.
Aug. 8, How to Eat Local, 6 – 7 p.m., Gilford Public Library 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042, www.gilfordlibrary.org
Aug. 8, Loons of New Hampshire by author Glenn Knoblock, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.
Aug. 8, Sayon Camara & Landaya Trio, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
Aug. 8, Story Hour at Moultonborough Public Library, 11 a.m. – noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org
Aug. 8-17, Go Back for Murder, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
Aug. 8-17, Richard III by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on Aug. 10, 13-15, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.
Aug. 9, Dakota Smart, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Aug. 9, Lake Winnipesaukee Day, 5 – 10 p.m., Wolfeboro Town Docks, downtown Wolfeboro, food, DJ music, vendors, activities for kids, laser light show 9 – 10 p.m., info.: 603-986-1097, lucy.vancleve@Verani.com.
Aug. 9, Stories on the Farm, Thank You, Sarah!, 10 – 11:30 a.m., read by Grandma Pat, NH Farm Museum,1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, RSVP: 603652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Aug. 9, The Whitney Houston Show starring Belinda Davids, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Concerts in the Clouds, Great Waters Music Festival, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.greatwaters.org, 603-569-7710.
Aug. 9, Tim Hazelton Live on the Piano, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
Aug. 9-11, Fiddler on the Roof, Aug. 9-10: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 11: 2 p.m., by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-6578774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
Aug. 9-11, On The Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival, 8/9 & 10: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 8/11: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, Joyce’s Craft Fair, 603-528-4014, www.joycescraftshows.com.
Aug. 10, Woods, Water, and Wildlife Festival, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, youth fishing, arts and crafts, hayrides, and much more, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, tickets/info.: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org
Aug. 10, Alton Bay Boat Show, 9 a.m. – noon, free, Alton Town Docks, info.: NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org
Aug. 10, 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. 10, Bittersweet, 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. 10, Family Fun Day, downtown Hebron, 2 p.m. dessert contest, Bocce Tournament; Hebron Fire Dept. equipment display 2 – 4 p.m., Vintage Car Show, Nicol Know Murphy music at 5 p.m., Don Campbell Band at 7 p.m., 8:45 p.m. fireworks display, barbecue by Hebron Fire Dept. at 5 p.m., 603-744-3335.
Aug. 10, Introduction to Fermenting Foods, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Aug. 10, Moose Mountain Jazz Band, outdoor concert, 7-9 p.m., free, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.
Aug. 10, Wooden Spoon Carving, 10 – 11 a.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org
Aug. 10 & 24, Walking Tours with Dr. John Foley, 10 a.m., meet at Wolfeboro Train Station for the tour, info: www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org
Aug. 11, Freebo and Alice Howe Band, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
Aug. 12, Antique and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., on the grounds of Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org (In case of rain, event will be cancelled.)
Aug. 12, Introduction to Mosaics, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., on the Green, Center Sandwich, 603-284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.
Aug. 12, M/S Mount Washington’s Birthday, dinner, cruise, entertainment and birthday surprises, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh. com.
Aug. 12, Music Night at the Castle, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Cindy Duchin performs, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 12, Solar Gazing, noon – 4 p.m. free, pre-registration encouraged, field by Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 12, Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m., free, pre-registration encouraged, Picnic Pavilion at Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 13, Climate Change and Health in NH, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, program meeting room, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org
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Aug. 13, Lecture Series: Alex Kershaw – Patton’s Prayer: A True Story of Courage, Faith and Victory in WWII , 7 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Aug. 13, Music Night at the Castle, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Allen James performs, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
Aug. 13, 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. 13, 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. 13, Taco Tuesday: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, doors open at 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, wwwflyingmonkeynh.com.
Aug. 13 & 17, Nature Station, 10 a.m. – noon, explore Grey Rocks Conservation Area, free, open to all, 178 N Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www. newfoundlake.org
Aug. 14, Antje Duvekot, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
Aug. 14, Growing a Garden for Pollinators with Lead Horticulturalist Emma Erler, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-register: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org
Aug. 14, Great Lakes Region Children’s Auction: An Evening of Broadway, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
Aug. 14, Music on the Lawn, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., White Mountain Ceili Band performance, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Aug. 14, Rebecca Robbins, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Brewster Academy’s Pinckney Boathouse, Great Waters Music Festival, Wolfeboro, www.greatwaters.org, 603-5697710.
Aug. 14, Spinning Demonstration, 10 – 11 a.m., with Madison Warped Weavers. Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org
Aug. 14, The Wholly Rollers, 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. 14-18, Million Dollar Quartet, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, tickets: 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com
Aug. 15, 1964 The Tribute presented by the Holy Trinity Endowment Trust, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
Aug. 15, Idol Hands, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., free, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, 19 Mile Beach, concessions on site, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539 x 125. Program of Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation Dept.
Aug. 15, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Owls, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.
Aug. 15, The Loft Welcomes Benny Sharoni, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
Aug. 16: Guided Exploration: Watershed Hike, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., free, open to all, pre-registration required: 178 N Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www. newfoundlake.org.
Aug. 16, Music by the Lake: Al Hospers Band, 7 – 9 p.m., Cate Park, dockside, downtown Wolfeboro, www.governorwentworthartscouncil.org.
Aug. 16, Spafford, doors open at 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, wwwflyingmonkeynh. com.
Aug. 16, Stories on the Farm, Mary Had a Little Lamb, 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. 16 & 17, Club Sandwich with John Davidson, 7 p.m., 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows
Aug. 16-18 & 23-25, Wyrd Sisters, a tale of a wicked duke and duchess, and more, The Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 603569-9656, www.village-players.com
Aug. 17, 41st Annual Granite Man Triathlon, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Carry Beach, Forest Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation
ONGOING
ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops, and events, open yearround 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, 603783-9511, www.shakers.org
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, restaurant, music, walking trails, tours, events, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, www.chocorualake.org.
Country Music Brunch, Sundays, brunch food & music, Beans & Greens Farm Pavilion, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853.
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
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 lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, 603-4911687, 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
Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year-round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets 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
Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 603-589-1177.
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603-2799015.
League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, 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.
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, 603366-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, 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, 603-323-8510, www. tamworthlibrary.org.
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if 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, 603-9687194.
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 the host, Beans & Greens Farm Pavilion, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603293-2853.
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 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
Wright Museum Welcomes Author Alex Kershaw With Lecture And Book Signing
On Tuesday, August 13, the Wright Museum will welcome widely acclaimed, prize-winning, New York Times best-selling author, Alex Kershaw, marking the tenth program of the Wright Museum’s 2024 Education Series.
General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning roads into rivers of muck, slowing trucks and tanks to a crawl. A thick ceiling of clouds had grounded American warplanes, allowing the Germans to reinforce. The sprint to Berlin had become a muddy, bloody stalemate, costing thousands of Ameri-
can lives. Patton seethed, desperate for some change, any change, in the weather. A devout Christian, he telephoned his head chaplain. “Do you have a good prayer for the weather?”
he asked. The resulting prayer was soon printed and distributed to the 250,000 men under Patton’s command. “Pray when
driving,” the men were told. “Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray by night and pray by day. Pray for the cessation of immoderate rains, for good weather for Battle. . . . Pray for victory. . . . Pray for Peace.”
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center,
located at 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at wrightmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212. The author’s featured books may be purchased at the Country Bookseller or at the Museum. 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. Visit wrightmuseum.org for more information.
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 from August 6September 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 indescrib-
able. 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 interpret 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/
Great Waters: Two Performances, Two Locations In August
Gear up for the following two performances to be held at Great Waters:
On Friday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m., Great Waters presents, The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life by vocalist Belinda Davids in this “mind-blowingly spot on” tribute show.
Unlike other Great Waters performances at the Castle, this show is on a Friday.
Broadway actress Rebecca Rob-
bins will perform music from the Oscar Songbook at Brewster Academy’s Pinckney Boathouse on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Robbins has appeared on Broadway in A Tale of Two Cities and the Phantom of the Opera. She has also appeared at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theater, San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre, and the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Tickets are available online at www. greatwaters.org or by calling 603-5697710.
Renowned Benny Sharoni Quartet Returns To Hermit Woods
The Loft at Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery will host The Benny Sharoni Quartet on Thursday, August 15 at 6 p.m. Renowned for a dynamic fusion of bebop and Latin rhythms, this marks their third appearance at The Loft. Experience a world-renowned jazz performer in an intimate setting.
A prominent figure in both the US and European jazz scenes, Benny’s recordings “Eternal Elixir” and “Slant Signature” have earned rave reviews, noting his ability to blend R&B-style honked bell notes with nimble lines.
Arrive early for a complimentary wine tasting and enjoy delicious food and wine before the show.
Tickets are available at: hermit-
woods.com/events/benny-sharoni/
It is requested the audience refrain from talking during the featured show, allowing the artists and the audience to immerse themselves in the experience.
The Loft at Hermit Woods Listening Room Series is a sixty-seat music venue in downtown Meredith at Hermit Woods Winery bringing talented artists from New England and beyond to perform on most Thursday evenings year-round. Performances include jazz, folk, blues, classical, and world music, granting an up-close and personal experience with all performing artists.
Visit www.hermitwoods.com for more information.
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Hundreds of
Yesteryear
Wonderful Wicwas Lodge
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
It was a beautiful location with views of nearby Lake Wicwas and fields of green stretching for miles. This is where the Wicwas Lodge was situated, in rural Meredith Center.
Wicwas (or Wisquash), means “very good water.” The Wicwas Lake House was named and operated by Joseph Smith Sr. His son, Joseph Jr., bought the property from his mother’s estate upon her passing and operated the house as
a summer boarding establishment from 1919 until 1935 when it burned. The fire was devastating and took most of the ornate and beautiful house which was considered one of the most notable homes in Meredith Center. An article in the Laconia Evening Citizen revealed that the home was originally built 200 years before by Daniel B. Smith, who came to Meredith from Vermont. Over time, the original structure saw additions, and it made a wonderful spot for
vacationers and boarders.
After the fire, Mr. Smith rebuilt the structure and continued to operate a boarding house-style business. The new house was different in design and style than the original ornate. The new structure, named Wicwas Lodge, was more of a lodge, with rustic beams and rafters and a casual design. Once completed, Smith began operating Wicwas as a summer hotel about a year after the 1935 fire.
nally stood. The floors were of oak and other wood in the building was cut at Chemung.
The article went on to describe the interior of the lodge as having a huge living room which ran the length of the structure “in which there are many pictures which might be in a museum” and at either end of twin brick fireplaces were hooked rugs with the design of horses. Other furnishings were braided rugs, an old grandfather clock, a large walnut sideboard, couches, and a desk.
Wicwas could easily accommodate many guests due to its large size, and “lodge” design. A festive grand opening event was held in 1936 and about 350 guests attended, eager to get a look at the new lodge hotel. Some of the original furnishings of the former Wicwas Lake House had been saved from the fire and were stored and later displayed in the new hotel. In that that same article it was reported that an old barn from the Mallard Farm on Tucker Hill in the nearby Chemung area was dismantled and moved in sections and was later set up at Wicwas. The barn was 96 by 42 feet and set up as it origi-
A balcony overlooked the living room, and 16 rooms comprised the second floor. Most rooms had a bath, which was quite a luxury at that time. Old furniture found a place in some of the lodging guest rooms. A screened porch ran the length of the lodge with sweeping views of Lake Wicwas not far away.
A longtime guest, Mr. Howard Cobb of Belmont, Massachusetts who had been coming to the house for 16 years,
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was the first person to sign the register for the new Wicwas Lodge.
When the Lodge opened, the staff consisted of a chef and a few chambermaids.
A pamphlet for tourists from a later date (perhaps 1950s or 1960s) featured a photo of the lodge on its front cover with the wording “Enjoy Your Summer Vacation Here – Boating, Fishing, Swimming In A Most Relaxed Atmosphere.” Those considering a vacation/visit to Wicwas were assured that Boston was only 100 miles away and New York City 500 miles away, both accessible by rail. Amenities were row boats, fishing for perch, pickerel and bass, horseshoes, shuffleboard, croquet, and tennis.
Historically, the Meredith Center area had a gristmill and sawmill in the 1770s and a dam for waterpower. Sheep Island was the largest island on the lake with a good pasture for summertime sheep grazing.
institution is seen as critical for the welfare of the agricultural community in Meredith Center.”
The local Grange was also a place for neighbors to help one another in times of need, such as ham and bean suppers.
The Wicwas Lake Grange was famed locally for its performances, perhaps because unlike other Grange buildings, the Meredith Center Hall had a stage. Everyone in the little town seemed to enjoy the Grange, and it had about 50 members attending twice monthly meetings.
By the 1970s, Grange members had regular mentions in the Bristol Enterprise newspaper, such as Youth Nights at the Wicwas Grange on March 13, 1977. When other Grange chapters were closing due to lack of interest, the Meredith Center Wicwas Grange continued.
Farrar Taverns. (At the time, taverns often operated out of homes, with beer, cider, and food, as well as overnight lodgings.)
Not everyone in Meredith Center owned and operated a farm, but every family needed to work. In the 1800s, mills in Meredith employed many. Among the largest was the Meredith Shook and Lumber Co., with approximately 60 workers. With such ready work to be offered, residents of Meredith Center often looked down the road to Meredith for jobs.
destroyed by fire in 1887.
Among other businesses in Meredith in the 1800s was the Hosiery Mill owned by Allie and Minot Hall. The mill was among the largest businesses in the town during the mid-1800s.
The Hall brothers manufactured a high-quality grade of pure linen. The mill was commonly known as the Meredith Flax Mill, and it greatly boosted Meredith’s economy. Sadly, the mill burned, and what ensued was a terrible loss to the town. Allie Hall eventually bought out the entire business and established the Meredith Linen Mill which operated for many years.
Elsewhere in Meredith in the early 1900s, the Wicwas Grange Hall was as popular as any other small-town organization, serving many purposes such as where housewives socialized and shared ideas to a place for children to learn arts and crafts, or how to care for farm animals, to a building where local people could enjoy programs and parties.
The Wicwas Lake Grange Hall was built in 1902 and 10 years later, rebuilt after a fire. The town felt it worth keeping the Grange and emphasized, “The
A place of worship in the town was the Meredith Center Free Will Baptist Church, organized in 1810 with 15 members. At the outset, church meetings took place in the local schoolhouse and homes. In 1831, the church was built.
In 1850, a ladies’ group was organized to make garments for soldiers in the 12th New Hampshire Regiment. In 1859 a steeple was erected, which became a Meredith Center landmark, being the only church in the area with a steeple. In 1917 the church became a member of the Baptist Association; the church stands for worship today.
Not far from Meredith Center is Parade Road, between Laconia and Meredith. At one time, the road offered for the traveler the Davenport, Young, and
In 1876, Samuel Hodgson manufactured mittens in his shop for about a year. Soon, Hodgson’s associate, a Mr. Abal, patented an automatic machine for knitting socks. In 1877 Hodgson started manufacturing stockings in Meredith and had a successful business. Due to these thriving business endeavors, new buildings were erected to triple the capacity of the mill. By 1885, the mill employed around 160 people, (mostly women) before being
(Information for this story courtesy of the Meredith Historical Society and John Hopper. The Meredith Historical Society Main Street Museum is located at 45 Main Street in downtown Meredith. A second location, the Farm Museum, is located at 61 Winona Road in Meredith. For hours, visit www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.)
Humanities Speaker Glenn Knoblock to Present
On Wednesday, August 7, at 7 p.m. the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host NH Humanities speaker Glenn Knoblock, who will present “The Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee.” Seating is limited, therefore reservations are requested, to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com or by calling 603-366-5950. This grant-funded program is free to all attendees.
Lake Winnipesaukee’s history goes well beyond the boating and other recreational-related activities we think of today. In this presentation, Glenn will reveal the many facets of this history, including the real story about “America’s Oldest Summer Resort” in Wolfeboro, the religious sect on Gilford’s Governors Island who thought the world was ending, Massachusetts’ early efforts to claim New Hampshire territory as their own, the site of the country’s first college sports rivalry in Center Harbor, the African American community that once existed in Gilmanton, and the only airport of its kind in the entire country in Alton. Whether you live in the area, are a visitor from elsewhere, or are a sum-
mer resident or tourist, these fascinating and enlightening bits of history will change forever how you view New Hampshire’s “Big Lake.”
Glenn Knoblock is an independent scholar and author of over twenty books. He has served as the main military contributor to Harvard and Oxford University’s landmark African American National Biography, and he has also written for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. His work documents a wide variety of subjects in New Hampshire and New England history, including African American history, historic cemeteries, and grave markers, as well as covered bridges, the Kancamagus Highway, and New Hampshire’s loon population.
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. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through mid-October.
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One of the great benefits to be derived from writing is exposure to fascinating people, places, agencies, and innovations that otherwise would be unknown to me. Case in point is Advice to the Players, a Lakes Region-based company whose mission is, “to engage students and the community to enjoy and benefit from Shakespeare’s plays as an exploration of our shared humanity.” This mission is accomplished by producing live performances and mentorship that “connects performing arts professionals, students, and community members.”
According to Executive Director and actor Jessie Chapman, “Advice to Players is both a community and professional theatre company. It welcomes professional and amateur performers on the same stage—not separately like other companies. Local artists from
Sandwich, Plymouth, and other New Hampshire communities interact regularly with performers from New York, Kansas City, and other parts of the US.”
Advice to the Players was founded in the Spring of 1999 by Caroline Nesbitt. This diverse company of union and non-union professionals, as well as community and youth actors, has been central to its mentoring aspect, performing Shakespeare and offering workshops in New Hampshire’s Lakes and
Mountains region.
Beginning with a March production of Othello and continuing the next year with Much Ado About Nothing, program-
ming expanded over the years to include productions at the Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage, performances at The Barnstormers Theatre, and educational initiatives among generations of young people.
What makes this company special is the creative environment in which all employees, contracted artists, volunteers, and community members are made to feel safe. Advice to the Players takes a strong inclusive, welcoming stance. It is anti-racism and supports the safety of women, non-binary/gender-non-conforming individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and others. The company maintains a relationship with the Association of Mental Health Coordinators, to provide the highest standards of accessibility, health, and sustainability in the theater industry.
Located in N’dakinna [in-DAHkee-NAH], the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Abenaki, Pennacook,
and Wabanaki peoples, Advice to the Players is cognizant of the trials and tribulations faced by these, and all Indigenous peoples, and honors their elders, past, present, and emerging.
Each spring and summer, Advice to the Players provides two, full-scale productions, “second-stage” offerings, plus classes, camps, and workshops.
The following productions will be presented outdoors, weather permitting, this 2024 season:
August 24 & 25: The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson
September 20 - 29 : The Tempest December 14 &15: Twelfth Night Auditions are held once a year in Center Sandwich. While this season’s auditions have been completed, those interested in the 2025 season should watch for announcements online. Information on the Studio Series Readings and Education programs is also available on the company’s website.
The company’s Shakespeare Drama Camp lasts for two weeks and includes theatre games, clown skills, movement and dance, performance training, and play production. Each camp is a theatre experience in which teaching artists immerse children in the art and craft of acting in Shakespeare’s plays. Upcoming camp “Shakesperience” sessions are listed as follows:
Friends and Foes is designed for ages 4- 7 and combines active play with sto• Advice to the Players continued on page 25
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
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, Au-
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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 (optional), 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
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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.
Meredith Public Library To Host
Author Christopher Daley
Author and New Hampshire resident Christopher Daley will speak at the Meredith Public Library on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.
In this presentation, titled New England’s First Serial Killer (The Northwood Murderer), Christopher will explain how the story starts with a single act on an early fall day in 1872 and escalates into tales of murders going back years throughout the region. Christopher will further examine Franklin Evans and his murderous life as New
England’s first serial killer, by sharing period and modern photographs, maps, and newspaper sources.
Christopher is a retired history teacher who has spoken all over New England for the past three decades. He has presented virtually nationwide at libraries, historical societies, schools, and various clubs and organizations, and has consulted for the Travel Channel. His first book is titled Murder and Mayhem in Boston: Historic Crimes in the Hub
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New Biography Profiles Local Founding Father, Ebenezer
As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence in 2026, there is renewed focus on the efforts of national founding fathers George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and others. A new book published this summer by the Meredith Historical Society adds a local name to that esteemed pantheon.
“Ebenezer Smith, Meredith’s Prime Mover: Biography of a Local, State, and National Founding Father”, by Rudy VanVeghten delves deep into the life and times of the one individual who most championed the cause
of settling the township that today encompasses Meredith, Laconia, and Center Harbor Village.
“This book beautifully captures the significant impact of Ebenezer Smith, a truly influential figure in the Revolutionary-era history of New Hampshire,” added Lynn Brody Keltz of the Laconia Historical and Museum Society.
“…the scope and extent
of Smith’s political and community-based achievements are of extreme historical importance.”
Ebenezer Smith, Meredith’s Prime Mover is now available at the society’s Main Street Museum. Copies of the book will also be available at the society’s August 6 program by Cristina Ashjian on “Exemplary Coun-
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try Estates,” at 7 p.m. at the Meredith Community Center, and at the society’s annual Open House on Tuesday, September 3, when the author will be on hand to sign copies of the book. Since 1950, the Meredith Historical Society has endeavored to preserve, develop, and promote the knowledge and awareness of the town’s rich history through educational programs, museum resources, original historical research and publications, and an expanding library of digital and traditional resources.
Meredith Bay Barbershop Harmony Jamboree
Tickets are now on sale for the Meredith Bay Barbershop Harmony Jamboree to be held Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18. This weekend brings together signers from across the Northeast.
Friday will begin with a dinner at the Meredith Community Center followed by a miniature golf tournament at Pirate’s Cove Saturday morning. A
“Great Gathering” show will be held Saturday night including an “Everyone In Harmony” performance.
Sprinkled throughout the weekend will be mini-performances at local shops and restaurants and an open-mic at Hesky Park.
Tickets are $15 advance/ or $20 onsite. Visit www.nedistrict.org/jamboree for full details.
