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Time for the Spectacular Vintage Boat & Car Auction

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Imagine beautiful vintage and contemporary boats, and shiny, sleek cars. Now imagine purchasing a coveted boat or car to enjoy from the New England Vintage Boat & Car Auction in Wolfeboro.

The popular auction is a yearly fundraising event for the New Hampshire Boat Museum. Says Martha Cummings, executive director of the museum, “The auction began around 2003 or 2004. It has been happening each summer for many years. It was held onsite at the New Hampshire Boat Museum on Center Street in Wolfeboro, and in 2019 it was moved to a more spacious location at the Nicholas J. Pernokas (the Nick) Recreation Park, off 10 Trotting Track Road in Wolfeboro. The Nick allows us to showcase the boats and cars and to spread out in a much larger manner.”

This year’s auction will take place on Saturday, July 15 at 10 am, with previews on July 13 and 14 from noon to 5 pm. The list of auction items is lengthy, in the categories of vintage boats, cars, fiberglass boats, sailboats, canoes and memorabilia. The auction will be live online and in person. Cummings says using the internet has helped out-ofstaters place bids, or to simply watch the event.

Auction consignments are taken before the event as well as donated cars, boats and other items.

When the auction began years ago, the intent was to hold a specialized

boat auction. The auction has grown over the years, and Cummings says it now includes cars as well. “Cars and boats go nicely together, and vintage cars and boats are fun!”

The auction will offer vintage, antique and more modern boats, and a selection of cars, some vintage and some modern. There also will be motorboats and sailboats, kayaks and canoes at auction. “We highlight the vintage because we are the New Hampshire Boat Museum and stewards of New Hamp-

shire’s boating heritage,” Cummings explains.

The auction is also a way to preserve wooden boats. For example, someone who has a vintage or classic boat, and no longer can keep it for whatever reason, finds it satisfying to see someone buy the boat, restore it and put it back on the water.

In 2020, an online portion of the auction began, and it has been, according to Cummings, very successful. It has allowed a larger audience to partici-

pate in the auction and has gained more awareness for the New Hampshire Boat Museum as well.

The first year of the combined live, in-person and streaming online auction was 2021. This is the third year of the live and streaming auction, and it has been, according to Cummings, “fantastic.”

Winning bidders who are winning online bidders know they are responsible for removing their boat in a time parameter. It does not pose a problem, because winning bidders are excited to claim their boat or car and do so promptly.

It is difficult to pinpoint how many people come to the auction each year, but it is estimated there are 400 to 600 in-person attendees and upwards to 200 people who register to bid. Thousands watch the auction online as well, likely fascinated by the romance of the vintage and antique boats and cars.

“Wooden boats are gorgeous and that is often why people are drawn to them,” surmises Cummings. There are a variety of other reasons as well, the first being that some people recall riding in a wooden boat as a child or that a family member had one of these boats. The boats evoke happy memories.

“The boats also have beautiful craftsmanship,” Cummings continues. “And some people cherish the boats because they present a chance for a project. If

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This 1947 40’ Chris Craft Sedan Cruiser is available at the Annual Vintage Boat and Car Auction on Saturday, July 15.

the boat needs some work, they can restore it and give it tender loving care. They like the idea of fixing up and saving a boat.”

Auctioned boats that stand out in Cumming’s mind include a pretty mid20th century fiberglass boat with the fun name of “Moppie”. The buyer of the boat got it for nostalgic reasons; they knew right away they wanted Moppie.

A few years ago, a Sportsman Chris Craft was auctioned, and Cummings remembers the buyers were excited to be the winning bidders. They had children and looked forward to taking the boat on the lake and to their island residence. They were thrilled to own the boat and to keep it in their family for a

long time.

In 2019, a “donut boat” as Cummings calls it, was another that stands out in her memory. It looked like a donut and was quite the conversation piece at the auction. The winning bidder planned to use the boat at social gatherings.

Auctioneer Peter Cocolutto has been handling the auction since about 2014 and is well versed in how the popular event should be run.

The main purpose of the vintage boat and car auction is fundraising. “It is our largest fundraising event of the season,” says Cummings. “It helps our operations throughout the year. Many non-profits have a signature event, and the auction is ours. The auction also is right on par with our mission of supporting boating heritage.”

The auction is fun and gives the gen-

eral public and serious bidders a chance to come out and see all the boats and cars. There will also be a food truck on site during the event, and a few vendors selling small boat parts and tools.

While it is much appreciated when people donate items to the auction, Cummings says another way to offer support is to consign a car or boat.

This year’s items will be available for viewing on the museum’s website around July 4. “We will have, among other items, a really amazing boat,” says Cummings. “It is a 40 ft. Cabin Cruiser from the time period of the 1940s. It is not a Chris Craft, but it is still a beautiful boat.”

Also expected to be in the auction is a fun, mid-20th-century Ford pickup truck. “A lot of people like trucks from that time period,” Cummings adds.

The auction will include a nice variety of sailboats, a few kayaks, beautiful Lyman and Century boats and a few Chris Craft Runabouts.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum is working on a second location in Moultonborough. It will house many of the items in the museum’s collection, according to Cummings. “We are pacing ourselves now that we have

wrapped up the first phase of renovations. At this point, we are focused on the permanent collection, and care and exhibit planning. We will soon be kicking off phase two.”

The new museum will showcase collections and offer some hands-on exhibits. Also being created is a professional museum grade archival space within the building. The opening date for the museum will likely be next year.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Wolfeboro location is now open for the season, offering the “Letting Off Steam” exhibit, focused on the history of steamboats in the area. This is the final season for the popular rowing exhibit, which gives a look at the sport of rowing on the waters.

Cummings mentions that the New Hampshire Boat Museum is very grateful for this year’s auction sponsors, Goodhue and Hawkins and Maxfield Real Estate.

Those who wish more information on programs, along with updates on the new Moultonborough museum or to view auction items in the days ahead, visit www.nhbm.org or call 603-5694554.

Great Waters’ Concerts in the Clouds Series Opens with The Sweet Caroline Tour

You won’t miss a beat of any of your Neil Diamond favorites if you are sitting in the Great Waters tent at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough on July 15th. The Sweet Caroline Tour starring the number one Diamond performer in the world – Jay White, will begin that evening at 7:30. The performance is without question the most authentic Neil Diamond Concert Experience on the planet.

Conceived in response to Mr. Diamond’s retirement from the concert stage and the massive demand from audiences worldwide to enjoy the music of the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame icon in a live music setting, Jay and the dynamic Sweet Caroline Tour Band pay homage to Neil Diamond by per-

forming the hits and beloved gems you know and love with the same energy and artistry Neil delivered over his incredible 50-year career.

Over three decades, Jay White has performed more than 10,000 concerts worldwide, reflecting the stage persona of an American Music Legend. Each expression of every Neil Diamond song Jay performs evokes the power and passion of a live Diamond performance.

Jay is grateful that his years of dedication and devotion have convinced tens of thousands of Diamond fans that he is the closest thing to the Real Deal – and he’s also humbled to have been acknowledged and embraced by Neil, Neil’s family and band for performing

the Brooklyn-born singer/songwriters’ music live in concert.

New this summer for those who would like to have an outdoor picnic experience before the concert at the Castle, we have invited two fantastic Food Trucks, Beans & Greens: Farm to Foodie and Peaks: International Street Eats & Handcrafted Shaved Ice. The food trucks will be outside the tent from 5:00 pm to 7:15 pm, and the performances begin at 7:30!

Significant Castle in the Clouds sponsors include Fidelity Investments, Eastern Propane, and Belknap Landscaping. All performances begin at 7:30. Tickets are sold online at www. greatwaters.org. Great Waters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide outstanding musical entertainment to those living and visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Contact the office at 603-569-7710.

‘Cue The Grill

Delicious Summer Grilling

I’ve got a handful of very yummy and economical goodies that come off the barbie, including one each with pork, shrimp, burger and chicken, as well as a fun dessert, so let’s get at it. These first two recipes I usually use as an appetizer, but they can easily be served as a main course with some great side dishes. First off, I offer up a great spicy pork skewered recipe that is also sweet and tangy with a very wide variety of ingredients for the marinade, which once done as a marinade, is simmered on the stove or grill to baste the pork while grilling. This will get you 12-16 mini skewers of delicious fun. Prep time might take you 30 minutes, but it does require 45-60 minutes to freeze the pork somewhat to make it easier to prep, and then marinating time is about 6 hours. Cook time on the grill is very quick. This recipe is a

lot easier to throw together if you own a spice mill or a mortal/ pestle to grind one of the ingredients. Also, this recipe as well as a couple of others require

skewers, so if using wood skewers, always soak in water for at least 20 minutes prior to skewering the meat/ veggies before grilling.

Spicy Pork Skewers

2 lbs skinless, boneless pork shoulder

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

12 red Thai chiles, coarsely chopped

8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

1 cup Sprite or 7UP

½ cup soy sauce

1/3 cup cane vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar

¼ cup sugar

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1 tbsp black peppercorns

1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more for extra seasoning

6 dried shiitake mushrooms

Freeze pork on a rimmed baking sheet until very firm around the edges, 45–60 minutes. Remove pork from freezer and slice as thinly as possible into 1–2-inch lengthwise strips. Meanwhile, combine onion, chiles, garlic, soda, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, and 1 tbsp salt in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Grind mushrooms in spice mill or with mortar and pestle to a powder, then whisk into marinade. Add pork a few pieces at a time, coating well so they don’t stick together and can evenly absorb the marinade. Seal the bag, squish as much air as possible and chill for 6–8 hours. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and thread onto skewers. Transfer marinade to a small saucepan and bring to a rolling boil on the stove or grill. Cook 1 minute, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Move to a cooler part of the grill. Season pork lightly with salt and grill, undisturbed, until well browned, about 2 minutes. Turn

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and baste with marinade. Continue to grill, turning and basting every minute, until cooked through and browned all over, about 4 minutes longer. The flavor in these is awesome.

This one also has a great blend of flavors, goes together in 15 minutes, marinades for at least an hour and just takes 5 minutes to cook. This is for 1 pound of 16/20 shrimp, so depending on your crowd size and depending on if using as an app or a meal, you may want to double this up.

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Grilled Shrimp

1 lb jumbo shrimp, 16/20 in size is perfect, peeled and deveined

Salt and pepper to season

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Pat the shrimp dry on both sides and then salt and pepper them. In a medium-sized bowl combine the rest of the ingredients. Add the shrimp and let marinate for at least one hour or overnight. Preheat your clean, greased grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Place the skewers on the grill and cook on each side

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for about two minutes or until cooked through. Push the shrimp off the skewers onto a platter with toothpicks to serve as an app or leave on the skewers and serve over your favorite rice and/or other side dishes.

I know that when it comes to burgers, there are generally many subtle variations of what to put on them, but so many times it seems to be the norm with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion with your favorite condiments. This one comes with a couple of unique additions, including some homemade hot sauce spiked onions, as well as smoked Gouda for the cheese, and let’s throw some thick sliced bacon on it as well for good measure with your favorite BBQ sauce. You can put these together in 40-45 minutes from start to finish and this is for 4 burgers, 8 oz each, so if you want to make them smaller to get more portions, that’s your option. For the adult crowd, I suggest keeping them as they are. I wouldn’t expect this to be a big fan of the kid crowd, so give them their usual option unless they are adventurous in the world of food. I use the onions from this recipe for many other sandwich options as well. They are so good.

Smoked Gouda and Bacon

Burgers with Barbecue Sauce

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 sweet onion, 1 lb, halved and thinly sliced Salt

¼ cup hot sauce of choice

¼ cup beef broth

Butter, room temp

4 sturdy quality burger rolls or 8 slices of a thick cut quality bread

8 slices of thick sliced bacon cooked but not overly crispy

2 lbs ground beef, 80/20 preferably, formed into 4 patties of equal size

4 oz smoked Gouda, 1 cup of shredded, or you can use slices if preferred

¼- ½ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt, cover and cook, stirring a few times, until the onion is crisp-tender and just turning translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce and beef broth, bring to a boil, and then remove from the heat and season with salt. You can make these the night before and reheat slowly before service time. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Season the patties with salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare depending on how thick you make the patties, cook longer if you prefer your burger cooked more than that. A couple minutes before getting ready to pull them, butter your rolls or bread and grill them and cheese the patties. Set the burgers on the bottom roll/bread and top with the bacon, onion, and BBQ sauce. Close the burgers and serve, passing more barbecue sauce at the table if preferred. Add other veggies to them if wanted. Like a famous line from one of my favorite movies ever, Pulp Fiction, “Now that’s a tasty burger.”

As I love to say, it’s all about the marinades when seasoning the meat so it’s at its best, and again, this marinade is outstanding and makes one of the best flavored kabobs ever. The marinade has a Mediterranean influence being a mix of olive oil, Italian seasonings, honey, red wine vinegar combined with other seasonings. For the veggies, I go with onions, peppers, zucchini, and summer squash, but knock yourself out with whatever makes sense to you, maybe shrooms or cherry tomatoes. Prep/cook time is about an hour and the chicken needs to be marinated

for 1-3 hours. This makes 8 kabobs, generally ideal for 4 of you.

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Chicken Kabobs

1 ¼ - 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 large, thick, un-pounded breasts

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

3 tsp honey

5 cloves garlic minced

1 ½ tbsp dried oregano

2 ½ tsp dried thyme or dried rosemary, or a combo

1 ¼ tsp kosher salt

½ - ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 medium red onion quartered into 1-inch pieces

1 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and sliced into ½ inch coins

1 medium summer squash, ends trimmed and sliced into ½ inch coins

1-2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large lemon cut into wedges

Chopped fresh herbs of choice, parsley and dill are my favorites

Crumbled feta cheese

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place in a large zip top bag. In a separate bowl, whisk together the next 8 ingredients. Pour over the chicken, seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and massage the contents to coat. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1-3 hours making sure not to let the chicken marinade more than that or the vinegar will cause the chicken to break down. When ready to grill, preheat it to medium-high heat, making sure it is clean and oiled. Thread a piece of chicken onto the skewer, then add alternating pieces of the red onion, zucchini, chicken, yellow squash, and red bell pepper until you’ve reached the end of the skewer, ending with chicken. Repeat with the remaining skewers, then discard the excess chicken marinade. Grill the chicken until fully cooked through and the juices

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run clear, about 10-15 minutes, turning the skewers every few minutes so that each side has grill marks. Transfer to a serving plate and squeeze the lemon over the top. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and feta.

This dessert pizza is made with fresh berries as well as some fruit if preferred with soft sugar cookie crust and a cream cheese frosting. The actual recipe consists of red and blue berries, as well as kiwi, peaches, grapes, and mandarin oranges. It has a great look to it that screams summer, but you can skip the fruit and double or triple up on the berries to make a red, white, and blue masterpiece if you care to. It’ll all make sense as you read on if you want to tweak the recipe. Prep time is under a half hour, cooking time is half of that, but needs to cool for 2 hours so plan accordingly. Like a normal pizza, this will get you 8-10 slices depending on how you cut it and how many people you have around at the time.

Fruit Pizza

For The Sugar Cookie Crust

¼ cup butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

2 tbsp full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ¾ cups flour

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

For The Pizza

4 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temp

¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

½ cup fresh raspberries or blackberries

¾ cup fresh blueberries

½ cup sliced grapes, red or green

½ cup mandarin oranges or peaches or a combo, drained well

2 kiwis, peeled and sliced

For The Glaze

½ cup water

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp cornstarch

To make the crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 14-inch pizza pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes. Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla and beat until combined. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and slowly add to wet mixture and beat on low speed until combined. It might be slightly tacky/sticky. Shape the dough into a ball and place it on the prepared pizza pan. Cover with a piece of wax paper or parchment paper and use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 9-10″ circle. Be careful not to make the edges thinner than the rest or they may burn. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning

to brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely. For the pizza, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat again until smooth. Add the heavy whipping cream and beat on low speed until incorporated, then high speed until thickened and fluffy. It should be spreadable. Spread over cooled crust. Top with fruit as desired and you may not need all the fruit listed. I like to start with lots of options and eat the leftovers. This is a great time to bust out your artistic talent. I usually alternate the strawberries and blueberries along the outside, and then do the same with the other options within the outside colors and continue with all of them until you get to the middle. Try to alternate colors as best as possible to keep this as colorful as possible. Although the glaze is optional, I like to

add it, especially if I’m going to store the fruit pizza for more than a couple of hours before serving. It keeps the fruit from drying out and adds a nice sheen. To make it, whisk together water, sugar, and cornstarch in a small pot. Place on medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and cool completely as this is important before brushing over the fruit on the pizza. Refrigerate fruit pizza until ready to serve but I wouldn’t suggest doing so for more than 8 hours as the fruit will likely begin to release juices and the cream cheese may start to run, so it may look its best. Leftovers will last in the fridge for about 4 days however, although again, the appearance may lose some of its luster.

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Arts & Crafts Festival at Brewster Academy

Arts & Crafts Festival at Brewster Academy

Don’t miss the On The Green 1 Arts & Crafts Festival to be held once again at Brewster Academy on July 7-9, Friday & Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. There will be

over 110 arts & crafts exhibitors with a fabulous chain saw demonstration on Saturday by Buck Ridge. Some of the other exhibitors will include handsome soy candles, cedar wood furniture, beautiful leather jewelry, handsome alpaca products, personal care products,

soft sculpture dolls & animals, gourmet oils & vinegars, stained glass, kettle corn, amazing metal creations with nuts & bolts, laser engraving, home decor & signs, cribbage boards, pottery, handsome leather items - belts/pocketbooks, quilt raffle, fabric creations, NH maple syrups, beautiful wooden spoons & ladles, hats/tee shirts, beau-

tiful tie dye clothing, inlaid wooden tables & mirrors, fine art paintings, doggie apparel, & lots more. Music -

- See you there.

Through Aug. 1, Painting with a Purpose art exhibit, paintings of Marc Bard, lobby of Meredith Village Savings Bank, 24 NH Rt. 25, Meredith, art sale proceeds benefit Meredith Food Pantry, 279-7986, https://benjylevine07.wixsite.com/paintingforapurpose

July 1-31, The Mountains Are Calling, artwork inspired by the mountains, in wood, fiber, glass and more, Meredith League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, 279-7920, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org

Through Sept. 9, Snoopy and the Red Baron, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212.

July 3, Boat Parade, 9 am-noon, Camp Bernadette, Wentworth Watershed, info@wentworthwatershed.org, 534-0222.

July 3, Concert in the Park with Chris White, The Beagles, Mike Slater – Elvis impersonator, 4-9:30 pm, Ashland, julyfourth@ashland.nh.gov

July 3, Family Scavenger Hunt, 5:30-6:30 pm, free, gather at Alton Bay Bandstand, 875-0109.

July 3, Fireworks, 9:30 pm, Ashland Ballfield, downtown Ashland, julyfourth@ashland. nh.gov

July 3, Fireworks, 11:59 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeachfireworks.com.

July 3, Food Truck Festival, 3-9 pm, Ashland Ballfield, bounce house, rock wall, bungee jumping, games, 50/50 raffle by Common Man to benefit fireworks, Ashland, julyfourth@ ashland.nh.gov

July 3, Live Music, Town Square-Boneshakerz, 6-9 pm, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

July 3, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, registration suggested: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 3, Story Time, 11 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservatioons: www.castleintheclouds.org, 4765900.

July 3, The Adventures of Snow White, 10 am, by Fairy Tale Theatre, Belknap Mill, 3rd floor, 25 Beacon St. East, downtown Laconia, 524-8813.

July 3, Thursday Afternoon Band, 7-9 pm, free, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, bring a chair and enjoy the music, in case of rain cancellation by 2 pm day of concert: 875-0109.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 10 am, Ashland from fire station to Ballfield, julyfourth@ ashland.nh.gov

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 10 am, theme: All Together Now!, Bristol, 744-2713.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 2 pm, downtown Center Harbor, Blake Rd. to Moultonborough Function Hall, 139 Old Rt. 109 for a free barbecue and trophy presentation, 4768868.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 11 am, Tamworth, starts at Depot Rd., Tamworth. Games and food around town to follow parade, 704-0856.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 10:30 am, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville. com, 1-800-987-7633.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 10 am, Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2200.

July 4, 5K Family Fun Run, 8 am, Ordination Rock, Tamworth, info: www.ordinationrockrun.com.

July 4, Fireworks, 9:15 pm, over Center Harbor Bay, 253-4561.

July 4, Fireworks in Meredith, 9:30 pm, Meredith Bay, 279-6121.

July 4, Fireworks in Wolfeboro, at dusk, over Wolfeboro Bay, 569-2200, rain date July 5.

July 4, Independence Day Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 366BOAT, www.cruisenh.com

July 4, Independence Day Fireworks, 9:30 pm, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com, 1-800-987-7633.

July 4, Library Book Sale, Nichols Library, 8:30 am-noon, rain date July 6 from 9 am-1 pm, 35 Plymouth St., Center Harbor, 253-6950, www.centerharborlibrary.org.

July 4, Meredith Lion’s Club Annual Duck Race, 4 pm, Hesky Park, Rt. 3, Meredith, rain or shine, 279-6121.

July 4, Newfound Firecracker 5K, 8:30 am, Kelley Park, Bristol, proceeds in part to Peter Corneliusen Memorial Scholarship, 744-2713.

July 4, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown Center Harbor, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

July 4, Pancake Breakfast at Common Man, 7-10 am, Main St., Ashland, julyfourth@ ashland.nh.gov

July 5, NH Army National Guard 39th Army Band, 6:30 pm, free concert, Kelley Park, Bristol, 744-2713.

July 5, Reading in the Park, 10 am, Laconia Kiwanis reading stories in Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, downtown Laconia, 524-8813.

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July 5, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6-7 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 6, An Evening with Master Mentalist Jon Stetson at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows.

July 6, Birthday Bash for the Animals, 9:30 am-5 pm, watch Science Center animals open their birthday presents at special Up Close to Animals presentations, more activities, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 6, Classic Movie Series, To Kill a Mockingbird, 2 pm, Bradley Room, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428.

July 6, Echotones, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org

July 6, Guided Paddle: Explore Hebron Marsh, 10 am-noon, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, pre-registration: 744-8689.

July 6, Land, People & Property, 10:30 am-noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, registration required: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 6, Loon Cruise, 10 am-noon, Newfound EcoTour with Loon Preservation Committee biologist, Newfound Lake, book a tour at Newfound Lake Region Assoc., Bristol, pre-register: www.NewfoundLake.org/EcoTours, 744-8689.

July 6, Michael Vincent Band concert, 6:30-8 pm, Kelley Park, downtown Bristol, free, bring a lawn chair for seating, 744-2713.

July 6, Rumours – Fleetwood Mac, 7:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com

July 6, Travel Sketchbook with Pockets, 12:30-3 pm, age 18 and up, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: www.makersmill.org, 569-1500.

July 6, Votes for Women: A History of the Suffrage Movement, 5-6:15 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org, reservations encouraged: 476-5900.

July 7, Backyard Birding, 8-11 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., meet at Assoc. headquarters, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

July 7, Beach Bonfire & Sing-Along, 7-8:30 pm, free, Alton Bay Public Beach, 875-0109.

July 7, First Fridays Reception, 5-7 pm, meet featured artist, ask about classes, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 7, Guided Weedwatcher Paddle, 9-11 am, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, pre-register: 744-8689.

July 7, Live Music in Town Square – Jim Tyrrell, 6-9 pm, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

July 7, Monarchs & Milkweeds for Super Stellar Friday, 7:30-9 pm, Newfound Lake Assoc., program at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, www.newfoundlake.org, info/pre-register: 744-8689.

July 7, Music in the Park, open mic concerts, sign up: 5:30 pm, music starts at 6 pm, free, Hesky Park, Rt. 3, Meredith, all musicians welcome, bring chairs, picnic, snacks, 5335490, kitty@metrocast.net. Weekly through Sept. 1.

July 7, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown Center Harbor, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

July 7, Sam Hunt, 7:30 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

July 7, Yoga in the Park, 10 am, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, downtown Laconia, 524-8813.

July 7 & 8, Upcycled Jewelry, 7/7: 3-6 pm, 7/8: 9 am-noon, age 15 & up/adults, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: www.makersmill.org, 569-1500.

July 7-9, On the Green 1, Arts & Crafts Festival, Fri. & Sat.: 10 am-5 pm, Sun.: 10 am-4 pm, over 100 exhibitors, chainsaw wood demos by Buck Ridge, rain or shine under canopies, live music, food, free admission and parking, leashed dogs welcome, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, Joyce: 387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

July 8, 22nd Annual Powwow, 11 am-5 pm, food, dancing, vendors, museum tours and more, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, 456-2600, www.indianmuseum.org.

July 8, Antique & Vintage Fair, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 8, Artisan Fair, 10 am-4 pm, Town Square street-style fair, live music, artists and more, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-987-7633.

July 8, Caterpillar Count, 2-4 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, pre-registration: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336.

July 8, Community Breakfast, hosted by Sawhegenit Chapter, 7:30-10 am, Masonic Lodge, 61 Pleasant St., Bristol.

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July 8, Dancing Dream – Abba Tribute Band, 4 & 8:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com

July 8, Flea Market & Craft Fair, 8 am-2 pm, Center Harbor Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 52 Main St., Center Harbor, crafts, artwork, home décor, jewelry, antiques and more, 253-7698, www.chccucc.org

July 8, Hebron Gazebo Concert, Jay Staples Variety Show, rock & roll music, 6 pm, barbecue by Hebron Village Store, dessert bake sale by Friends of Hebron Library, in the village, Hebron, 744-3335.

July 8, Hikers Club: Settlement Loop, 8-9:30 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

July 8, Intro to Mindfulness Mediation and Walking, 10-11:30 am, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org, pre-registration: 366-5695.

July 8, John Davidson at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/ https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

July 8, Linda Eder concert, 7:30-10 pm, Anderson Hall, Wolfeboro, Great Waters Music Festival, www.greatwaters.org

July 8, Live Music in Town Square, noon-3 pm: Mica’s Groove Train; 6-9 pm: Randy and Brad, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

July 8, Outdoor Antique & Vintage Fair, 11 am-3 pm, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 8, Recycled Percussion, 2 & 7 pm, Cake Theatre, 12 Veterans Square, Laconia, 6776360, www.thecaketheatre.com

July 8, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, music by Arlene WOW, on the patio, 3-6 pm, Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

July 8, Soggy Po’ Boys Outdoor Concert, 7-9 pm, free, Cate Park, Wolfeboro, 569-2200.

July 8, Terrestrial Invasive Plant Removal, 9-11 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, pre-registration: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336.

July 8, The Visitor, outdoor summer concert series, 7-9 pm, free, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, bring a chair and enjoy the music, in case of rain cancellation by 2 pm day of concert: 875-0109.

July 8 & 9, Malibu Boat Rider Experience North 2023, 10 am, East Coast Flight Craft, Weirs Beach, www.thewwa.com/event/malibu-rider-experience-north-2023/

July 8, 15, 22 & 29, Chair Caning for Beginners with John Worthington, 10:30 am12:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 284-6831, https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/

July 8-16, Adult & Family Boat Building, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-4554, www.nhbm.org

July 8-Aug. 26, Walking Tours with Dr. John Foley, 10 am on Saturdays, meet in front of former railroad station at Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce Information Center, 32 Central Ave., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 9, Animal Encounters, 10-11 am, presented by naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

June 9, Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

July 9, Recycled Percussion, 2 pm, Cake Theatre, 12 Veterans Square, Laconia, 6776360, www.thecaketheatre.com

July 9, The Wholly Rollers concert, 4-5 pm, bring picnic/lawn chair, enjoy music on the green, donations encouraged, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 7839511, www.shakers.org

July 10, Colonial Medicinal Arts, speaker: Dina Farrell, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 10, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Eric Grant, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations: www.castleintheclouds. org, 476-5900.

July 10, Pinocchio, 10 am, by Fairy Tale Theatre, Belknap Mill, 3rd floor, 25 Beacon St. East, downtown Laconia, 524-8813.

July 10, Ready Player One, 4-6:30 pm, Beaver Room, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428.

July 10, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register suggested: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 10, Story Time, 11-11:30 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

Adult Oil Painting, Mondays, 9 am-noon, no

necessary, drop-in group, Ossipee Town Hall, Ossipee, Pat Jones: pjonesossipee3@gmail.com.

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

Barnstead Farmers Market, Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm, food, crafts, music, 1 West Parade Rd., Barnstead, www.barnsteadfarmersmarket.com.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bristol Farmers Market, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Millstream Park, Rt. 3A, Bristol, 2731058.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, Wednesdays, next to Elkins Library, Canterbury, baked goods, produce, crafts, live music, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

Canterbury Shaker Village, tours, programs, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www. shakers.org

Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, www.chocorualake.org.

Clark Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, historic Clark home, schoolhouse, fire station and barn, July 1-Sept. 1, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. 10 am-2 pm, 569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets first and third Wed. of each month, 1:30-3:30 pm, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rt. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@yahoo.com

Cruise with a Naturalist, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3 pm, learn about history of Squam Lake, see wildlife, get info from naturalist, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 968-7194.

Dam Brewhouse, monthly events, 1323 NH Rt. 175, Campton, 726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

Discover Squam Cruises, daily at 11 am & 1 pm. (on Wed., Sat. & Sun. also at 3 pm), cruise to look for and learn about loons, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 968-7194.

Drawing with Tom Hitchcock, 10 am-noon, class open to all aspiring artists age 12 and up, pre-register: 496-6768, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton.

Farmington Farmers Market, Sat. through Oct., 8:30 am-noon, behind TD Bank North, corner of Central & Main St., fresh local foods, 859-2551, barrons@worldpath.net

Franklin Community Farmers Market, 3-6 pm, Thurs. through Sept. 4, Central St., Franklin, produce, food, crafts, live music, 934-3229, www.franklinnh.org/parks-recreation/pages/franklin-farmers-market

Garden Tour, 9:30-10:30 am on Fridays, also first & third Saturdays monthly through Oct. 7, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Gilmanton Farmers Market, Sundays, 11 am-2 pm, vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, live music and more, 1385 NH 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com

Hiker’s Club, meets every Sat. morning throughout the season, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 10 am-2 pm, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.

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

Land, People & Property, Thursdays until Sept. 28, 10:30 am-noon, walk around Castle in the Clouds grounds, learn about history of the property with guide, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rt. 25, Meredith, 279-9015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 279-7920.

Libby Museum, of Natural History, Tues.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. noon-4 pm, closed Mondays, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035.

Live Music, Gilmanton Farmers Market, Sundays 11 am-2 pm, 1385 NH 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket. com

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Loon Center, walking trails, loon displays/info., 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 476-5666, www.loon.org

Loon Cruise, Mondays & Fridays, 3 pm, learn about and look for loons on Squam Lake, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 9687194.

Lunchbox-Paintbox, with artist Larry Frates, noon-12:30 pm, first Wed. of each month, http://www.facebook.com/arttoyouwithlarry, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Market on Main, 11 am-3 pm, every Wed. through Oct. 11, produce, artisan goods, food trucks and more, 117 Main St., Alton, www.altonmarketonmain.com

Model Yachting - Back Bay Skippers, meets every Tues. & Thurs., May-Oct., 1-4 pm, model yacht group, spectators welcome, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, NH Boat Museum, 569-4554.

Molly the Trolley, 569-1080, tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/ schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com

M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

New Durham Farmers Market, 1-6 pm, Saturdays, Depot Rd. next to Post Office, New Durham, 515-1249, www.newdurhamfarmersmarket.com

New England Racing Museum, 922 NH Rt. 106 N., Loudon, www.NEMSMUSEUM. com

NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 6527840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

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

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if pre-registration is necessary: 366-5695.

Quilting Group, 1-4 pm, meets every 2 weeks on Thurs. until Sept. 7, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule: 539-6390.

Quimby Barn Transportation Museum, Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm, through Columbus Day, early transportation wagons, snow roller, fire truck, Concord Coach and more on display, Maple St., Sandwich, 284-6269.

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

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

Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Every Mon. through Aug. 28)

Song and Jam Circle, 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, 584-2712, www.artstamworth.org

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 10 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org

Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, contact for open hours: www. tamworthhistorycenter.org

Tiny Treasures, Great Joys, exhibit at Sandwich Historical Society, 10 am-4 pm, through Sept. 2, Thurs.-Sat., Wentworth Exhibit Room and Elisha Marston House Museum, Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple St., Center Sandwich, 284-6269, www.sandwichhistorical.org.

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm, donation requested, Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 569-3861.

Wakefield/Brookfield Historical Society, meetings second Tues. of each month until Oct., most meetings held at Schoolhouse, 2851 Wakefield Rd., with Oct. meeting held at Brookfield Town House, programs on the history of Wakefield/Brookfield, everyone welcome, 522-6713.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays until Oct. 26, noon-3:30 pm, locally farmraised meats, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, flowers, maple syrup, honey, artisanal products, held at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures about life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org

Bandstand Soggy Po Boys

At the conclusion of an exciting Fourth of July week in the Lakes Region, the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand’s free summer concert series will welcome Soggy Po’ Boys to the bandstand in downtown Wolfeboro on Saturday, July 8.

The Soggy Po’ Boys include Stu Dias on vocals and guitar, Eric Klaxton on clarinet and soprano sax, Josh Gagnon on trombone, Nick Mainella on tenor sax, Mike Effenberger on piano, Brian Waterhouse on drums and Scott Kiefner on bass.

The group formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a club on Fat Tuesday and since then have honed their sound and become more of a Mardi Gras centerpiece. The group explores the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and has expanded its repertoire to look beyond the New Orleans jazz to include traditional Caribbean tunes as well as funk, soul and brass band and street beat music.

Though native to New England, the Soggy Po’ Boys are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the Northeast and beyond, playing at concert halls and street corners, mu-

sic festivals and burlesque festivals, bars, libraries and wherever the party requires, as New Orleans music is celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes.

The Soggy Po’ Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so special and those attending their show will hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concerts take place each Saturday night in July and August, weather permitting, in the bandstand, located in Cate Park in downtown Wolfeboro on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.

If weather should cause the concert to be cancelled, signs will be posted at the entrance to Cate Park and a notice will be posted on the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page.

The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. and run for two hours, with a short intermission, at which time a pass the bucket offering will be held to support the free concert series.

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Ossipee Historical Society offers Concert During Old Home Days

July 8th 2 PMOssipee Historical Society invites the public to a concert Liberty Is Our Motto! Songs and Stories of the Hutchinson Family Singers, to help celebrate Ossipee Old Home Week held on the lawn of Grant Hall Museum, 52 Route 16B in Center Ossipee. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

Light refreshments will be served. In case of rain this concert will be held at Ossipee Town Hall.

Steve Blunt portrays John Hutchinson, telling of “his family”, who were among America’s most notable musical entertainers for much of the mid19th century with songs advancing social reform and political causes. In this living history program, Steve shares

their music with lyrics provided. Audience members are invited to sing along on “The Old Granite State,” “Get Off the Track,” “Tenting on the Old Campground,” and more.

Steve Blunt is an award-winning musician and storyteller with over 20 years of experience in education and the arts. He has been selected seven times as a grant-funded artist for the NH State Library’s “Kids, Books, and the Arts” program and is committed to sharing traditional folklore and history with audiences of all ages. He holds an MA in Teaching of English from Teachers College at Columbia. This is a NH Humanities ToGo Program.

“By the Lake” Opens in Meredith Gallery

Magdalena Perez is living proof that television personality Bob Ross was a master painting teacher. Just three years ago Magdalena had never picked up a paint brush. The Colombian native, claims she learned everything she needed to know to get started from Bob Ross. She now takes an occasional art class to learn new techniques like how to mix colors. When she is in New York she attends the Art Students League. Her series of 15 lakeside scenes entitled “By the Lake” will be on exhibit at The Galleries at 30 Main in Meredith from June 29th to July 16th.

“When Magdalena visited my gallery last year I asked her if she was an artist. Her life partner John Rutherford immediately took out his cell phone and proudly showed me photos of her latest work. I could not believe that she had just started painting. The wheels started spinning and I asked her if she would consider having a show” said co-gallery owner Vynnie Hale. “So happy that she agreed”.

Perez explains, “During the summer of the 2020 Covid lockdown, I had the opportunity to experience the captivating beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee. This serene and joyful place became my muse, leading me on a profound internal journey. It was here that I discovered my passion for capturing the

magnificence of nature and its exquisite wonders through the medium of oil painting.

Through my art, I am able to express a myriad of emotions and invoke deep feelings within the viewer. The tranquility that love brings, the boundless happiness and unwavering enthusiasm—it is through these evocative portrayals that I aim to recreate the essence of our humanity. Painting enables me to convey the profound sense of calm and contentment that nature provides, as well as the indescribable beauty that surrounds us.

Moreover, I find in the act of painting a true connection with the present moment, allowing me to fully embrace and enjoy the fleeting nature of life. Each brushstroke becomes a celebration, a reminder to cherish every passing second. In this process, I am constantly sowing the seeds of inspiration, nurturing a boundless wellspring of creativity within myself and those who experience my art.

In essence, my artistic journey is a testament to the profound impact that nature has on our lives and the extraordinary power of art to capture its essence. It is my sincere hope that through my paintings, I can transport others to the tranquil and awe-inspiring landscapes that have so deeply moved me, igniting a renewed appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us all.”

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Fascinating History and Farm and Flax Day

Story & Photos by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Old barns are beautiful remnants of the past. Some barns sit abandoned to time, while a few are finding new life for events such as weddings and parties. And now and then, a historical society or conservation group save a chosen barn.

One such barn is a historical gem located deep in the country in Gilmanton. The historic Tom Howe Barn is the site of the Gilmanton Historical Society

Farm Museum at 245 Meeting House Road. The Historical Society uses the barn for exhibits and programs in the summer. The old barn dates to 1890, but it is not the original barn. (The first barn was in use earlier.)

No matter the period, there is tremendous historical and farming significance in the property because of Flax. For those unfamiliar with Flax, it was once a sought-after plant for making linen.

Says Lori Baldwin, a Gilmanton Historical Society member, and Museum curator, who has an avid interest in Flax and its history, “Flax was highly sought after during colonial times. The first settlers in the area in the 1760s were doing Flax work.”

This meant having the land to grow Flax as well as having a nearby retting pond, vital in the production process of prepping the Flax to ready it for market.

The discovery of the barn as a Flax-making site has historical signif-

icance. The pond in Gilmanton was likely used for retting Flax two centuries ago. It may be the only surviving site of its kind in New Hampshire, and this is where its historical uniqueness

comes into play. Added to this, the chance to see and learn about how Flax was once made is fascinating. One man who recognized the historical significance of the barn and proper-

ty was Tom Howe. The members of the Gilmanton Historical Society speak fondly of Howe, who passed away in 2021. He was a Gilmanton resident and Senior Land Director for the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. Howe was also a conservationist, preservationist, and a friend and neighbor to those in Gilmanton. Further, he led the charge in conserving the barn and property.

Gilmanton Conservation Committee member, Thom Dombrowski, recalls when he and Howe discovered that the property likely produced Flax many years ago. They walked the land and saw a pond at the edge of the field. After inspection, they realized the pond was probably part of the Flax production, because Flax is harvested and then submersed in a pond for a time.

In 2012, Jon Hall, whose home is across the street from the barn, was the first to propose the purpose of the mysterious stone platform adjacent to the barn. He alerted members of the Gilmanton Land Trust, who in turn invited members from the NH Division of Historical Resources to visit the pond. (The pond was originally discovered by Jon Hall.) It may be the only surviving site of its kind in New Hampshire. After this Thom worked with Tom Howe and others to clean the stones in the pond.

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the property was manipulated with a stone platform to be used in the retting of Flax for linen production and is one of the only known ponds to still exist in New Hampshire. The foundation is adjacent to the barn and related to an earlier barn building.

When Howe saw all this, his excitement was contagious, and soon the Historical Society, the Conservation Commission and the Gilmanton Land Trust got involved.

According to the Gilmanton Land Trust, “After nearly a year of complex document preparation and review by Federal, State, and local agencies, the Gilmanton Land Trust and conservation partner, Five Rivers Conservation Trust, secured this parcel along with

three other parcels. Five Rivers Conservation Trust holds the conservation easement in perpetuity, the Town of Gilmanton owns the property, and the Gilmanton Conservation Commission oversees and monitors the property. This property will forever be known as the ‘Tom Howe Barn & Conservation Area.’ ”

The original owners of the property were the Swain family, who settled in Gilmanton during the late 18th century. John Swain was born in 1719 in Hampton. Swain and his wife, Judith, had six children while living in Hampton Falls. At some point, John and his sons Theophilus, Levi, Stephen, and other family members relocated to Gilmanton. This would have been a time when much of New Hampshire’s land was wild and unsettled. Most likely this section of Gilmanton was unset-

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The Gilmanton Historical Society has joined the Conservation Commission in its mission to preserve the old barn. The work has been intense; it was last used as an auction barn, and the interior had to be cleaned before preservation began.

The Tom Howe Barn & Conservation Area has been recognized by the State Division of Historic Resources and listed on the NH Register of Historic Places. After becoming listed on the Register, fundraising began and work commenced to save the barn, with the first job sealing holes that were letting in the weather. Missing window panes were replaced. But nothing is simple when repairing such a historic structure, and sensitivity to history is part the process.

Paula Gilman, member of both the Gilmanton Conservation Commission and the Gilmanton Historical Society,

has worked on the Capital Campaign for the project in fundraising, applying for grants and appealing to the general public. Gilman lists such issues as drainage, repairing/replacing all the doors so that they are historically accurate, repairing/replacing 10 windows and sills – also historically accurate, installing electricity and a security system as vital to the upgrades.

The goal is to have a place where part of the Historical Society’s collection of donated items can be kept and to open the barn to the public for tours. After moving items in for display, programming held in the old barn was next on the agenda.

The barn has exhibition areas created by the Historical Society, including a food production area, woodworking, field and pasture, blacksmith, and flax

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production. Also on the property is the Joe Urner Hiking Trail, where visitors can enjoy a walk that takes them to beautiful Meeting House Pond and step back in time to when farming was done.

Historical Society member, Lori Baldwin, is passionate about Flax, and

it has become her specialty. Ask her about Flax, and you are sure to get a lot of information about its history in the 1700s and the process of turning the plants into linen.

She says at one time, to retain land in America, farmers were required by England to produce a certain amount of Flax per year. A portion of the harvest was sent to England, where it was

coveted for linen. According to Rev. Daniel Lancaster’s 1845 History of Gilmanton, “There were 1,273 tons of flax and hemp produced.”

In today’s world, we do not often think of one fabric as so necessary, but in those days, linen was the preferred product for clothing and bedsheets, towels, and other items. Wool was scarce and hot to wear in summer, but linen from Flax was popular and widely used.

Baldwin has planted a patch of Flax in the field near the Tom Howe Barn. She is happy to walk visitors through the time-consuming process of making linen from Flax. It is an old-time procedure that few people know about.

But Baldwin is passionate about Flax and realizes its historical significance at the site. It is rare to find a retting pond and a property where making Flax was done cooperatively. Neighbors probably joined the owner of the property over 150 years ago, with everyone helping to prepare Flax for linen.

A program to relive those days will occur on Saturday, July 29 from 10 am to 3 pm, when the Second Annual Farm and Flax Day will be presented at the Tom Howe Barn. The event took place last summer to acclaim, and this year’s event will be even better, promises Baldwin.

Farm and Flax Day will offer visitors a chance to step back into the past, see an old barn and its displays, and view a blacksmithing demonstration by Norman Miner and Jon Hall, and take a tour of the Tom Howe Retting Pond.

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bers will demonstrate the processing of making Flax as it was done in Gilmanton 200 years ago. (Baldwin says that in colonial times one twin bed sheet required two acres of Flax, which speaks to the arduous process of making Flax.)

The Farm and Flax Day is a family event with something for everyone. Baldwin can speak to not only Flax/ linen production but the resentment in pre-Revolutionary War times by American citizens. They felt the effects of the King and Britain’s use of their labor for desired products. (At the time, the King of England required each landholder in New England to send one pound of Flax to the home country per year.)

“People wanted to be self-sufficient and free of those rules,” says Baldwin. “They were patriotic and wanted to be independent of Britain.”

Sandwiches, salads, and whoopie pies will be served at Farm and Flax Day, so no one will leave hungry!

Fundraising for this project is ongoing and donations are appreciated to continue the work to preserve the Tom Howe Barn and property. Donations can be made to Gilmanton Historical Society, PO Box 236, Gilmanton, NH 03237. The Gilmanton Historical Society is a 501 © (3) nonprofit and donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

For those who want to experience how farming was once done, Farm and Flax Day is a must-attend event. The rain date for the event will be Sunday, July 30.

For information, visit www.gilmantonhistoricalsociety.org

NH Boat Museum to Host Artist Reception with Lauren Hammond

Art is an important part of the visitor experience at New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM), which will host a reception for Lauren Hammond on Friday, July 7, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

“We love to feature the work of local artists, many of whom present landscapes that resonate with our visitors,” said Martha Cummings, NHBM executive director. “We are pleased to welcome Lauren and feature her work throughout the month of July.”

Since graduating from the University of New Hampshire in the 1980s, Hammond has continued to paint, draw, and teach art. After a 10-year career as a graphic artist, she has taught art at a local private school while spending most of her free time working on canvases and inspiring others to join her en plein-air.

“The forests, mountains, flowers, gardens and light are just what I want

to paint,” said Hammond, who said living near nature in New Hampshire (Wolfeboro) is her inspiration.

In addition to featuring local artists, Cummings said NHBM’s Artist Receptions are a perk of membership. “This private member event is a chance to meet the artist and enjoy the museum after hours,” she said. “This is part of our expanding benefits of membership.”

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways. To become a member, or learn more about NHBM, visit nhbm.org.

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Lake Winnipesaukee Museum Summer Preview

The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will open for the season on Saturday, July 1st, welcoming visitors to see our collection of period photographs and objects focused on historic tourism, recreation, and transportation on the Big Lake. The Museum, located at 503 Endicott Street North (Route 3) next to Funspot, will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM through mid-October.

This year, we are delighted to feature a new diorama by David Warren of Wolfeboro, showing the construction of the S.S. Mount Washington II at Paugus Bay in 1940. After the old

Mount burned at The Weirs docks in December 1939, Captain Leander Lavallee and his partners acquired the Chateaguay in Vermont, which was then dismantled, cut into sections, and moved by train to Lakeport for reassembly. The Museum is fortunate to display Warren’s scale models of both the Chateaguay and the S.S. Mount Washington II, so this new diorama is an exciting addition to further understanding of the history and evolution of The Mount.

This summer’s Wednesday lecture series on Lakes Region and New Hampshire history will start on July

12th, when Hans Hug, Jr. of Exeter returns to give his program “The Wrecks of Winnipesaukee” focusing on the underwater history of the Big Lake. He will speak about his scuba diving adventures in Lake Winnipesaukee, and the things he has found below the surface of the lake. Hans an avid diver and history buff who has dived all over the lake in search of artifacts, vehicles, shipwrecks and more. Using old maps, photographs, historical research and high-tech side-scan-sonar, he has discovered more than 70 wrecks in the lake.

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On July 26th, author Kim Varney Chandler will present her award-winning new book Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, giving an overview of historic covered bridges and their makers throughout the Granite State. New Hampshire was once home to over 300 covered bridges, and over sixty remain, most of which are over a century old. This event will include a book signing by the author, who also provides checklists for those who wish to visit all of the state’s remaining cov-

ered bridges.

On August 2nd, historian Susan Weeks, Curator of the Tuftonboro Historical Society, will explore the history of Cow Island on Lake Winnipesaukee. She will discuss the facts and many fictions associated with Cow Island, Guernsey cows and the Pillsbury family. It is said that Cow Island was first settled by Paul Pillsbury, who built a wind-powered gristmill there after 1812. The old windmill tower at the peak of the island, a site of interest for tourists in the 1890s, was destroyed by storms in the early 20th century. However, a replica windmill structure built in 1935 later became part of Camp Idlewild for Boys, which was active from 1891 until 1975.

On August 16th, Dr. William Minsinger will present a program on the Hurricane of 1938, which devastated southern New England on September 21st of that year. Dr. Minsinger is a longtime summer resident of the Lakes Region, and author of The 1938 Hurricane: An Historical and Pictorial Summary. His talk will focus attention

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on the hurricane’s impacts on Sandy Island and other Lake Winnipesaukee locations, using photos from family albums and other available sources.

Finally, on August 23rd the Museum

will welcome Inez McDermott, guest curator of the recently opened exhibition “An Enduring Presence: The Old Man of the Mountain” at the Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State University. Twenty years after its collapse, the Old Man of the Mountain remains a prominent New Hampshire icon, still used as an official and unofficial emblem across the state. Professor McDermott will speak on “The Old Man: His Life and Legacy,” examining the role that the Old Man has played in shaping New Hampshire’s identity from its first recorded discovery in the early 19th century until today.

Both the Museum of the White Mountains and the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum are members of the expanding New Hampshire Heritage

Museum Trail, which offers a Passport admissions program sponsored by the Bank of New Hampshire. Trail passports, which provide admission to 21 member institutions, are now available for $25 (a $150 value) at all participating museums. The Heritage Museum Trail’s mission is to connect the public with culturally rich heritage institutions throughout New Hampshire (see www.nhmuseumtrail.org for more information).

The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity. The Society collects, preserves, and interprets objects and ephemera relating to the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and its environs, with an emphasis on late 19th and early 20th century seasonal tourism, recreation, and lake transportation (see www.lakewinnimuseum.org).

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From the beginning, Wakefield and Brookfield’s lakes, their tributaries and outflows have been of vital importance. They provided food, needed water for farming, power for industries such as mills and ice harvesting, and a draw for vacationers. On Tuesday, July 11 Jon Balanoff and Jim Schimansky from AWWA (Acton-Wakefield Watersheds Alliance) will take us on a journey from the historic roles of the area lakes, starting in 1823, to the importance of the lakes today and in the future. They will share with us the necessity of keeping the watersheds and lakes healthy for the benefit of all in the community. There are even more threats to these beautiful resources which we all need to be aware of. After all, the lake real estate is the backbone of the area’s tax base and that affects everyone.

AWWA has an impressive record of working in the local waters to improve

water quality, to help avoid invasive species from taking a destructive hold and educating people on what endangers our lakes. They run a Youth Conservation Corp which works with landowners to control erosion in order to preserve water quality. In addition, they provided middle school science programs for 6th and 7th graders so that the next generation will be aware of the issues facing the lakes going forward. This entertaining and informative program will be held at the “Little Red School House”, 2581 Wakefield Road in the Historic District of Wakefield, starting at 7:00 PM. After the program, there will be a social time with snacks where you will have an opportunity to speak personally with Jon and Jim. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information and directions, call Jennifer at 603-522-6713.

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Buster Keaton’s ‘The General’ with Live Music at Flying Monkey

He never smiled on camera, earning him the nickname of “the Great Stone Face.” But Buster Keaton’s comedies rocked Hollywood’s silent era with laughter throughout the 1920s. See for yourself with a screening of ‘The General’ (1926), one of Keaton’s landmark feature films, on Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, N.H. The screening will feature live music for the movie by silent film accompanist Jeff Rapsis. General admission is $10 per person.

The show is the latest in the Flying Monkey’s silent film series, which gives audiences the opportu-

nity to experience early cinema as it was intended: on the big screen, with live music, and with an audience.

‘The General,’ set during the U.S. Civil War, tells the story of a southern locomotive engineer (Keaton) whose engine (named ‘The General’) is hijacked by Northern spies with his girlfriend on board. Keaton, commandeering another train, races north in pursuit behind enemy lines. Can he rescue his girl? And can he recapture his locomotive and make it back to warn of a coming Northern attack?

Critics call ‘The General’ Keaton’s masterpiece, praising its authentic period detail, ambitious action and

battle sequences, and its overall integration of story, drama, and comedy. It’s also regarded as one of Hollywood’s great railroad films, with much of the action occurring on or around moving steam locomotives.

Accompanist Jeff Rapsis will improvise an original musical score for ‘The General’ live as the movie is shown, as was typically done during the silent film era.

“When the score gets made up on the spot, it creates a special energy that’s an important part of the silent film experience,” said Rapsis, who uses a digital synthesizer to recreate the texture of a full orchestra for the accompaniment.

With the Flying Monkey’s screening of ‘The General,’ audiences will get a chance to experience silent film as it was meant to be seen—in a high quality print, on a large screen, with live music, and with an audience.

“All those elements are important

parts of the silent film experience,” Rapsis said. “Recreate those conditions, and the classics of early Hollywood leap back to life in ways that can still move audiences today.”

Keaton, along with Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, stands today as one of the silent screen’s three great clowns. Some critics regard Keaton as the best of all; Roger Ebert wrote in 2002 that “in an extraordinary period from 1920 to 1929, (Keaton) worked without interruption on a series of films that make him, arguably, the greatest actor-director in the history of the movies.”

A remarkable pantomime artist, Keaton naturally used his whole body to communicate emotions from sadness to surprise. And in an era with no post-production special effects, Keaton’s acrobatic talents enabled him to perform all his own stunts.

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Trolley/Dinner/Theatre Trip to See Fiddler on the Roof

Jolly the Trolley will travel from Wolfeboro to Meredith on Thursday, July 13 to see the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof at Lakes Region Summer Theater with a stop at Birch and Vine Restaurant in Melvin Village for dinner.

Ticket holders will have a choice of four entrees: Caesar Salad w/Grilled Chicken, Shrimp or Ahi Tuna, Fish and Chips, Portobello Truffle Ravioli w/ Beurre Blanc or CBS Burger & Fries, plus Dessert.

The all-inclusive price of $90 per

person includes the trolley ride, dinner (with tax and gratuity) and a reserved orchestra seat.

Proceeds will benefit the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro.

Jolly the Trolley will leave the Kingswood Arts Center, 21 McManus Road,

Wolfeboro at 4:30 pm.

For more information or to purchase tickets call the Wolfeboro Trolley Company at 603-569-1080. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at wolfeborotrolley.com.

Lakeview Chamber Players in Concert

The Joyful Noise Music Series at the First Congregational Church Meredith is excited to begin their 2023 concert season with The Lakeview Chamber Players on Thursday, July 13th at 7 PM.

The Lakeview Chamber Players are an ensemble of six professional orchestral musicians from Washington DC and New York City. They began giving concerts in the summer of 2015 when Tim and Sarah Maček, violinists with the Kennedy Center/Washington National Opera Orchestra and summer residents of Rangely, Maine, invited friends and colleagues from Washington and New York to Maine for a chamber music concert, sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. These concerts have since become an annual event. In the summer of 2018, they brought their concerts to the New Hampshire Lakes Region, performing at the Arts Center in Center Sandwich, the summer home of another member

of their ensemble, Elizabeth Field, whose family has roots in Sandwich, NH going back several generations.

“Now in 2023,” says Tim Maček, “we are delighted to have the opportunity to join with the Joyful Noise Music Series to present a concert at the First Congregational Church in Meredith. This year our program features classical chamber music masterworks, including the Beethoven String Trio #3 and the magnificent “Clarinet Quintet” by Johannes Brahms, as well as tango music by Argentinian master Astor Piazzolla”.

The artists of the Lakeview Chamber Players are Tim Maček, violin (Kennedy Center/Washington National Opera Orchestra), Sarah Maček, violin (Kennedy Center/Washington National Opera Orchestra), Elizabeth Field, violin (The Bethlehem Bach Orchestra), Suzanne Orban, cello (Washington Ballet Orchestra), Morrie Sherry, clarinet (Dall’ombra Ensemble; soloist

with Baltimore Symphony), Uri Wassertzug, viola (Kennedy Center/Washington National Opera Orchestra).

This is a special concert to be enjoyed by all. A suggested $20 donation is appreciated to continue bringing quality performing artists to the Joyful Noise Music Series.

The First Congregational Church

of Meredith is located at 4 Highland Street. Parking is in the back of the church, or across the street at the Town annex and nearby public parking off of Main Street. To learn more about this event and The Joyful Noise 2023 music series please see www.fccmeredith. com or phone 603-279-6271.

Local author/illustrator, Kimberly J.B. Smith will be signing copies of the new children’s book, The Dove Who Inspired Beyond Barbed Wire as well as exhibiting original illustrations from the book at the Galleries at 30 Main in Meredith, NH on July 6th from 4 - 7 p.m.

Smith and co-writer, Andrea Ackerly penned this uplifting book about Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl to share Frankl’s message on how to be happy in spite of life’s obstacles. They tackled the story of Frankl’s life as a Holocaust survivor and his subsequent development of Logotherapy in helping to find life’s meaning as the central human motivational force. Using their train-

ing in neurodevelopment and counseling, Smith and Ackerly worked meticulously to craft this uplifting message without detailing the explicit details of the Holocaust.

The book was written with the intention that it would be a children’s book to help children to gain resilience and grit; however, the authors have found that

this book is meant for all ages. Many adults love the life lessons embedded in the book as it is a condensed version of Viktor’s classic book; Man Search for Meaning. Frankl’s son-inlaw, Ph.D. of the Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna, has graciously edited and vetted the book.

The event will include viewing orig-

inal mixed media illustrations created by Kimberly, a treasure hunt and simple mask making for the children, and a book signing. Light refreshments will be available and all are welcome.

The Galleries at 30 Main is a local treasure. Located in Meredith, it was originally opened more than ten years ago by Vynnie Hale as VynnArt Gallery. Since then, the gallery has grown including the addition of co-owners and exhibiting artists of distinction as well as the gallery´s community outreach. For more about The Galleries at 30 Mail, visit: www.thegalleriesat30main.com/

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BNH Sponsors Children’s Theatre

Bank of New Hampshire is proud to once again be the naming sponsor of the Palace Theatre’s Children’s Summer Series. This series will run from July to August and features seven different productions performed by professional actors and designed specifically for young children and their families.

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Bank of New Hampshire is excited about this partnership as we aspire to remain an independent mutual financial institution, delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service, while assisting our employees, customers and communities to build brighter futures.

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The Palace Theatre is the busiest full-time theatre in the state of New Hampshire, making it a strong economic engine for the local community. It is a non-profit performing arts center that hosts its own professional company, youth, and teen programs as well as presenting acts. The Palace Theatre is fully committed to strengthening access to theatre for youth in the Manchester area and beyond. Palace Youth Theatre provides an avenue for young children and young adults to perform and grow as individuals within the Palace Theatre Community.

“The incredible shows we produce as part of our annual Children’s Summer Series provide members of our community with an affordable entertainment option during the summer months,” said Peter Ramsey, President and CEO of Palace Theatres. “We are grateful to Bank of New Hampshire for their continued support of this important program and look forward to welcoming children and their families to

The historic and elegant over 800 seat Palace Theatre is Southern New Hampshire’s crown jewel for entertainment, bringing the Broadway experience to all. For information about any Palace performance, including the Performing Arts Series, Palace Youth and Teen Theatre, Presenting Show Series or other events, contact the box office at (603)668-5588 or visit www.palacetheatre.org.

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Castle in the Clouds and Great Waters Renew Their Partnership

Castle in the Clouds and the Great Waters Music Festival are pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership to bring outstanding summer concerts to the beautiful grounds of the Castle in Moultonborough. During the months of July and August, Great Waters will present well-known performers under their large acoustical tent located in the meadow near Shannon Pond.

Castle in the Clouds recently adopted a new strategic plan that includes five areas of focus. One of these areas is to expand and strengthen their current partnerships, including their work with Great Waters, whose mission is to provide outstanding musical performances to those living in and visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It is a natural fit for both organizations.

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Chuck Clark, Executive Director of Castle in the Clouds, says: “It is of great importance that nonprofits work together for the good of the community. We are excited that the Castle is able to provide the setting, while Great Waters provides the music. This is an opportunity for both organizations to utilize their complementary assets and skill sets to benefit everyone.”

Great Waters values the ability to locate its concerts in a breathtaking space that showcases the quality and beauty of the musical performances. Because the Castle’s Moultonborough location is so central to the Lakes Region, it offers a convenient as well as a stunning location to full-time and summer residents.

Joan Myers, the Executive Director of Great Waters, says: “Bringing our communities together in beautiful settings to hear magnificent performers is a privilege. We’re always thrilled to witness the magic at these concerts and

to know we’ve played a role in creating some lasting memories.”

Concerts in the Clouds this summer will present:

The Sweet Caroline Tour - Saturday, July 15th starring Jay White in an homage to Neil Diamond

The Magic of ABBA - Saturday, July 22nd featuring ABBACADABRA

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll - Friday, July 28th

The Midtown Men - Saturday, August 5th, with stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys

Great Waters GALA - featuring Jessica Vosk, celebrated Broadway singer and actress - Wednesday, August 16th

Classic Albums Live Performs CCR Chronicle Vol.1 - Note for Note, Cut for Cut - Saturday, August 19th

For tickets and information, patrons can reach Great Waters at GreatWaters. org or by phone at 603-569-7710.

Great Waters and Castle in the Clouds are both nonprofit organizations.

“Mountains” Exhibit in Meredith

The Meredith League of NH Craftsmen is excited to announce our upcoming exhibit, “The Mountains Are Calling,” taking place throughout the month of July. Join us as we celebrate the natural beauty of the mountains around New England and showcase the incredible talent of our local artists. This exhibit will feature a variety of artists who have created unique and stunning pieces inspired by the mountains, using a range of mediums including wood, glass, fiber, and more. Whether you’re a lover of the outdoors

or simply appreciate beautiful art, this exhibit is not to be missed.

Mark your calendars and join us for “The Mountains Are Calling” at the Meredith League of NH Craftsmen. Immerse yourselves in the beauty of our local mountains through the eyes of our talented artists.

For more details, visit our website at http://meredith.nhcrafts.org and our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/nhcraft/ or visit the Gallery at 279 DW Hwy. Meredith