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My How They’ve Grown: Mountain Lion Cubs In Holderness

By Thomas P. Caldwell

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness has two new celebrities: a pair of mountain lion cubs rescued in the state of Washington.

“They’re such awkward teenagers right now,” said Amanda Gillin, the Science Center’s Development and Communications director, “but they’re getting so much more comfortable in their exhibit, which is wonderful.”

When they arrived at the Science Center in January, they were fourmonth-old orphans weighing between 20 and 30 pounds, but they have grown quickly. “They’re looking like adults and their paws are just enormous,” Amanda said.

Mountain lion cubs normally stay with their parents for about a year and a half, so when the two males were discovered without a parent nearby, rescue workers in Washington set about finding a facility that can handle their rehabilitation. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is nationally known for its work with orphaned and injured animals, and with its former mountain lions having died in 2021 and 2022, there was an opening.

“If they are orphaned, they really don’t have a high chance of survival,” Amanda said. “They [Washington state officials] contacted us and said, ‘We heard you guys were looking, and we have two of them.’”

Whether the two cubs are brothers is not known, but Amanda said that is not necessarily important to know, unless

there was some sort of genetic disorder. In this case, “everyone’s healthy”.

A veterinarian from the Plymouth Animal Hospital checks out all the Science Center’s guests, from raptors to reptiles. The Center’s Animal Care staff is trained to recognize when something is wrong and call in a vet when necessary. The preliminary assessment is a full veterinary checkup, including blood work and neutering.

Since arriving, the mountain lions have bonded, and now that they are comfortable in their new setting — on a side hill with rocks and trees to climb upon — they are exhibiting signs of the natural prey instinct. The staff is begin-

ning the training that is necessary for their health and wellbeing.

“Our goal with training is to get them to exhibit behaviors that can help in their care and help them participate in their own care,” Amanda explained. “So things like showing us their paws to see if everything is fine — nails and foot beds — and stand on a scale so we can judge their weight because if an animal gains rapidly or loses rapidly, it’s concerning.”

All animals at the Science Center are species that are native to New Hampshire. In the case of mountain lions, it is a species that used to inhabit the Granite State but is considered extinct

here. Several residents have reported seeing wild mountain lions in recent years, but the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says there is no physical evidence to back up the claims.

“Although there’s not a breeding population of mountain lions in the state, they are native to New Hampshire, and that’s why they’re here,” Amanda said of the cubs.

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is part of a nationwide network of organizations doing rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife, and it works closely with Fish and Game. “We have contacts throughout the country … and they won’t place them with places that can’t keep them healthy, so it’s nice to know that we met the criteria and the standards to take good care of them,” Amanda said.

The Animal Care team takes care of the feeding, cleanup, and maintenance of each animal’s habitat, including providing toys, treats, and other objects for the mental and physical stimulation of the animals. Some animal are provided buried treats to encourage them to dig, while others have toys containing food hidden under a stump or rock to encourage them to sniff out the treats. During the hot weather, they put out watermelon for the bears and fish popsicles for the otters.

Besides the mountain lion cubs, a

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recent addition to the Science Center population is a young bear cub from North Carolina. A family had illegally taken him in as a pet until authorities found out and removed him.

“He was very confused about what he was, like, ‘Am I a person? I’ve only been around people.’ He was really a little bear … he just turned one,” Amanda said.

The Science Center has a female bear that is 23 or 24 years old, and the staff is slowly introducing the young bear to her. “We just want to make sure it’s a safe interaction before they’re fully introduced,” Amanda said. “She’s a senior bear, and he can still climb trees; she can’t, and he’s got that going for him. They’ve had access to each other [through] sight and smell. They just haven’t been physically together. During that introduction process, our Animal Care staff will be out there all the time … just to make sure that everything goes smoothly.”

She said animals generally do get along right away because they will not have to fight over food as they would in the wild.

Many of the animals they take in have injuries that make them unfit for release in the wild, and all of the animals are there for life. In addition to rehabilitation, the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center aims to teach the public about the animals that inhabit the Granite State, and that includes the aging process.

The self-guided trails take visitors past a bat house to an exhibit about

life underground, and the staff gives presentations with live animals such as owls, talking about how the animals hunt, the camouflage they use, and their unique characteristics.

Animal exhibits include coyotes, gray and red foxes, bobcats, whitetailed deer, river otters, and raptors (American kestrels, bald eagle, red-shouldered and broad-winged hawks, and others).

There is a marsh walk and forest trail for leisurely walks, along with Kirkwood Gardens for the enjoyment of native plants. The Science Center in partnership with the Loon Preservation Committee conducts boat cruises on Squam Lake where people have an opportunity to learn about lake ecology and perhaps see a loon and loon chicks.

All of this began with a land conservation effort by members of the local community in 1966. The purchase of the original 180 acres was followed by the addition of the Holderness Inn and surrounding facilities, as well as a tract of land atop Mount Fayal in

1969, when the Squam Lakes Science Center was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and opened to the public. Additional buildings were

added in the ensuring years, and in 1984, the Center purchased a pontoon boat in order to conduct ecology classes on the lake. Natural history cruises on the lake followed in 1993.

The organization changed its name to the Science Center of New Hampshire in 2000, but found it created confusion with the public, who thought it was a state-operated facility. Before long, it took its current name, emphasizing that it is a natural science center.

In 2022, the Science Center recorded 63,281 trail visitors and 8.501 cruise passengers, with more than 96,000 people reached through its various programs which include taking live animals into area schools.

For a full listing of events and activities, visit www.nhnature.org/

Cow Island History at Winni Museum

On Wednesday, August 2nd at 7 PM, historian Susan Weeks will speak on the history of Cow Island at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum. Since seating is limited, reservations are requested, by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com or by phone at 603-366-5950. This program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members; for non-members, there is a $5 fee.

Susan Weeks is the Curator of the Tuftonboro Historical Society, and at this upcoming event she will discuss the facts and many fictions associated with Cow Island, Guernsey cows and the Pillsbury family. It is said that Paul Pillsbury first settled Cow Island, and he built a wind-powered gristmill there after 1812. The old windmill 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.

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. Programs focusing on New Hampshire history are held on Wednesdays during the summer season. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, July 1st through mid-October.

First Ever Lake Winnipesaukee Day on August 11 in Wolfeboro

The first ever “Lake Winnipesaukee Day’’ will be celebrated at The Oldest Summer Resort in America at the Wolfeboro Town Docks on August 11, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The new festival will be hosted each year on the second Friday of August, in celebration of the economic, recreational, and cultural benefits Winnipesaukee offers to all. It will highlight the importance of lake and land conservation and preservation.

“Lake Winnipesaukee Day’’ was inspired by an event in 2022 at the Wolfeboro Town Docks to celebrate the M/S Mount Washington’s 150th Anniversary. The event featured an

outdoor dance party, beer garden, and the area’s first outdoor laser show. The event was a huge success, drawing more than 1000 people to downtown

Wolfeboro for the celebration.

“Last year’s event was so much fun, and we’ve consistently received requests to do it again,” said Brian Deshaies, Wolfeboro Selectman Representative on the Wolfeboro Economic Committee, who is Sponsoring the event. “This new event will be bigger and better, and we’re excited to celebrate not only the lake, rivers, streams and mountains but so many people and organizations who work to protect its waters and lands.”

A defining element of last year’s event was the laser light show dance party, hosted by Pinnacle Laser Lights, which will be back this year with ad-

ditional enhancements. The event features lasers rather than fireworks, which can deposit pollutants into the lake and be harmful to wildlife.

Also returning this year is the M/S Mount Washington ship. The ship will offer three decks of live entertainment, cocktail and food service, and elevated viewing of the festivities and laser show. The Mount’s sister ship, The Spirit, will also serve local brew and sandwiches at the docks.

On shore, there will be outdoor activities for the whole family with food trucks, outdoor vending, a live DJ, and educational experiences about lake conservation.

“Those of us who live, work or play on Lake Winnipesaukee have a responsibility to protect it,” said Deshaies. “Lake Winnipesaukee Day is intended to bring us together as a community, have a lot of fun, and hopefully remind us that we must be mindful of how important the lake is to our lives.”

For more information about Lake Winnipesaukee Day, visit:

www.wolfeboronh.us/home/news/ lake-winnipesaukee-day-friday-august-11-2023-laser-light-show.

The Barnstormers Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s The Stranger

Enid Bradshaw has led a staid and proper existence. Unexcited about the prospect of marriage to her long-time fiance Dick Lane, Enid rejects him for newcomer Gerald Strange, who sweeps her off her feet. She abandons her job, friends, and family to move to a remote and secluded country cottage with him – where a dark and terrible climax takes place. This chilling and intricate psychological thriller was based on Christie’s 1924 short story Philomel Cottage. Sure to send a chill up your spine, this Agatha Christie is not to be missed.

This Barnstormers production stars Aimee Doherty, Darien Crago, Cheryl Mullings, Robert St. Laurence, John Long, and Jennifer Dorr White. It is directed by Dan Winerman. This production is sponsored by The Woodshed in

Moultonborough.

“I know audiences have never seen an Agatha Christie play quite like this one! Our patrons are Agatha Christie experts, who will come to the show with expectations, and leave with a whole new appreciation for the mistress of mystery.” - Sarah Rozene, Artistic Director

The Stranger is presented at the Barnstormers Theatre, on 104 Main Street in scenic Tamworth, NH. Tickets are $20-$39.50. Discounted same-day tickets for Carroll County residents, and budget-friendly Family Packages available. Intermission refreshments sponsored by Whippletree Winery and Tuckerman Brewing Co. For more information and tickets, visit barnstormerstheatre.org or call 603-323-8500.

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Delicious Salads

By Kelly Ross

Today’s theme is some fun and delicious salads to enjoy this summer that can obviously be made and enjoyed year-round. Granted, a couple of these do utilize some fresh garden veggies and seasonal berries, but regardless of the time of year, you can find these ingredients in your local supermarket. This first one is a perfect potluck/ backyard barbeque side dish, a perfect twist on a pasta salad with an Italian influence. This is almost a combo of a pasta salad with an antipasto salad as it contains Italian meat associated with an antipasto, as well as some great other flavors such as Kalamata olives, capers, banana peppers, fresh mozzarella, and basil, plus a slew of other classic flavors. Prep time is 15-20 minutes, marinating time is 45 minutes, and the total process is 1 ½ hours and will get you 10-12 servings as a side dish. Wicked good!

Italian Pasta Salad

3 small-medium red bell peppers, about 1 ½ lbs, roasted

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

1 large shallot, finely chopped

1 ½ tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 ½ tbsp red wine vinegar

½ tsp crushed red pepper

2 tbsp + 2 tsp kosher salt, divided; if using table salt, use half that amount

½ cup olive oil, divided

4 quarts water

1 lb uncooked pasta. I use cavatappi, medium shells, or tri-colored spirals, but anything works

5 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced

6 oz Genoa salami slices, cut into ½ inch-thick strips, about 2 cups, divided

½ cup chopped mild banana pepper rings

½ cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives, about 2 ¾ oz

2 tbsp drained capers

1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small bite-size pieces

1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves

Working directly over the flame of your grill or under a broiler, cook the red bell peppers, turning occasionally, until deeply charred all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic, and let stand for 5-10 minutes at room temp to let them

sweat. Unwrap and give them 5-10 minutes until cool enough to handle. Peel charred skin from bell peppers, discard skin and seeds. Slice peppers into ¼ inch strips. In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, shallot, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, crushed red pepper, and 2 tsp salt. Marinate, uncovered, at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently smashing some of the tomatoes using the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in sliced red bell peppers and ¼ cup of oil and set aside. Bring water to a boil in a 6-8-quart pot set over high heat. Add the remaining 2 tbsp salt and return to a vigorous boil over high. Add pasta and cook for 2 minutes until pasta is tender. While the pasta cooks, heat remaining ¼ cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and half the salami and cook, stirring often, until garlic is light golden, and salami starts to crisp along edges, 4-6 minutes, then stir into tomato mixture. Drain pasta in a colander. Add pasta, banana peppers, olives, capers, and remaining 3 oz salami to tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Let stand, uncovered, at room temp, until flavors meld, about 30 minutes. Stir in mozzarella and basil. Use soon after, or store in an air-tight container, refrigerated, for up to 1 day. If you don’t serve right away, make sure you bring to room temp and stir occasionally before serving. This will be very popular at your get together.

This next one also has an Italian theme to it, Tuscany to be specific, and can be used as a light meal but works great as a side as well. If you have never heard of a Panzanella salad, buckle up your seatbelts. I know how this is a diet conscience country who like to eliminate carbs as much as possible, but we all need to cheat now and then. Panzanella is usually a chopped Tuscan salad focusing mostly on to-

matoes, olive oil, vinegar, and bread, but can include many other ingredients such as cucumbers and onions which can make great additions. There are many versions of the Tuscan classic as far as the bread is concerned in how it is prepped. Sometimes the bread gets soaked/marinated, sometimes baked with butter and herbs, and sometimes you purposely let it sit out, so it becomes a little stale before the prep/ cooking process. Although this recipe has no protein in it, it’s very easy to add some, and in particular, I like to marinate some large shrimp and grill them to add to the salad. This will feed 6 and total time, including marinating time is about an hour and a half. When buying the bread, you want an authentic crusty loaf that is airy with large holes within.

Panzanella Salad a Tuscan Style

Tomatoes and Bread

2 ½ lbs mixed ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, but use half as much if using table salt

¾ lb ciabatta or rustic sourdough bread, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes

10 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 small shallot, minced, about 2 tbsp

2 medium cloves garlic, minced, about 2 tsp

½ tsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

½ cup packed basil leaves, roughly chopped

Place chopped tomatoes in a colander set over a bowl and season with 2 tsp kosher salt. Toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature to drain, tossing occasionally. Drain for a minimum of 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven

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to 350 degrees and adjust rack to center position. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, until crisp and firm but not browned. Remove from oven and let cool. Remove colander with tomatoes from the bowl with tomato juice and place the colander in the sink. Add shallot, garlic, mustard, and vinegar to the bowl with the tomato juice. Whisking constantly, drizzle in remaining ½ cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Combine toasted bread, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl. Add basil leaves. Toss everything to coat and season with salt and pepper. Let rest 30 minutes before serving, tossing occasionally until the dressing is absorbed by the bread. This a great Italian gem.

So, we gave Italy a couple of chances to shine, so let’s move on to Asia for the influence of this classic. This one is a Thai Chicken Salad that is extremely unique. You cook a delicious marinade and pour it over a few chicken breasts and bake them, then cube or shred the chicken once they get to room temp. The marinade/dressing is truly outstanding. The body of the salad somewhat resembles Cole slaw in that shredded cabbage and carrots are in the mix, as well as cukes and edamame. If you aren’t familiar with edamame, it stands for “beans on a branch” as they are soybeans that are picked when young and green, as opposed to mature soybeans used to make tofu. When young, it’s a totally different product. This dish is chock full of veggies not commonly used in a salad, but combined with this dressing, and one of my favorite parts of this, peanuts, it becomes a tremendous Asian flavor with awesome crunch. Since you must make the dressing anyway, double it up if you want an awesome sauce to save and use in stir fries, or it makes a great dipping sauce

for just about any appetizer, as well as over grilled fish or chicken. This will feed 4 and take between 1-1 ¼ hours.

Thai Crunch Chicken Salad

For The Chicken

3 boneless, skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 1 lb, pounded lightly to an even thickness

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

For The Dressing/Marinade

1 cup sweet chili sauce

½ cup rice vinegar

½ cup lite canned coconut milk

6 tbsp brown sugar

4 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced

2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

2 tsp sized knobs of ginger, peeled and grated

2 limes, juiced

1 tbsp soy sauce

For The Salad

1 small napa cabbage, chopped

½ small red cabbage, chopped

6 green onions, sliced

1 large cucumber, peeled, sliced then quartered

2/3 cup chopped carrots

2/3 cup edamame

2/3 cup torn fresh cilantro

2/3 cup chopped peanuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in the baking dish. Combine chili sauce, vinegar, coconut milk, sugar, garlic, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce and lime juice in a saucepan, whisking to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and pour half of the sauce over the chicken, turning chicken to coat completely. Set the remaining sauce aside to dress the salad later. Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until it is cooked through. While chicken is cooking, combine all salad ingredients, except

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for peanuts, in a large bowl and toss. When chicken has finished cooking, let cool for a few minutes then either shred or cut into chunks. Serve salad on plates, top with chicken, then peanuts, then finish with dressing.

For the last couple of salads, we’re going to bust out some of my favorite summer salad ingredients, and that’s fresh berries. This includes chicken over greens with strawberries and blueberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges and as I say often, it’s all about the dressing as this one is a homemade strawberry poppyseed. The dressing uses stevia as opposed to sugar, which is sweeter than sugar with no carbs, calories, or artificial ingredients that has a slight hint of menthol flavor. This will feed 4 and you can have this done in a half hour.

Strawberry Chicken Salad

For The Salad

12-16 oz grilled chicken breast, cut into strips or bite-sized chunks

12 cups of your favorite salad greens

2 cups strawberries, sliced

2 cups blueberries

1 cup mandarin oranges, canned, in its own juice, drained and cut into bitesized pieces

½ cup slivered almonds

1 cup pineapple chunks

Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing:

4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

2 cups balsamic vinegar

½ cup stevia

8 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp sea salt

2 tsp black pepper

8 tsp poppy seeds

Preheat grill to high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. If preferred, marinate the chicken in your favorite version considering the other ingredients. Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray. Place on hot grill, cooking 5 minutes on each side. Remove breasts from grill and set aside. Once the chicken has had a chance to cool somewhat and slice into bite-sized strips. For the dressing, place all ingredients except poppy seeds in a blender and blend until smooth. Add poppy seeds to dressing and pour into an airtight jar or sealable container and shake until the poppy seeds are well mixed. Refrigerated dressing will stay good for up to two weeks. On each plate, arrange 3 cups salad greens, 3-4 oz of chicken, ½ cup strawberries, ½ cup blueberries, ¼ cup pineapple, ¼ cup Mandarin oranges, and 2 tbsp almonds on each plate and serve with the yummy dressing.

Lastly today, it’s time for a fruit and

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berry overdose. This works as a side dish salad or as a great dessert and I have even started my day with it many mornings as a great way to wake up.

I know we have all made a fresh fruit salad before, but between the mega berries and the sweet and tangy fruit dressing, this one goes above and beyond the usual fruit salad. If you don’t like the choice of fruits in this, substitute as needed, just keep the quantities consistent. You can make this in 30-40 minutes and then it should chill before serving. Depending on how and when you serve this, you’ll easily serve 4-6 lucky eaters.

Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad

For The Dressing

2 large oranges to get 2/3 cup fresh orange juice and ½ tsp zest

2 large lemons to get 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice and ½ tsp zest

1 large lime to get 1 tbsp juice and ½ tsp zest

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp poppyseeds

For The Salad

1 can mandarin oranges, 15 oz, thoroughly drained

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

3 kiwis, peeled, halved, and sliced

1 cup seedless grapes

1 ½ cups blueberries

2 large mangoes, peeled and diced

1 cup blackberries

1 cup raspberries

Bring the orange juice and zest, lemon juice and zest, lime juice and zest, and brown sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove the dressing from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and poppyseeds. Set aside to cool completely. Remove the stems from strawberries and chop them into large chunks. Thoroughly drain the mandarin oranges, peel the kiwis, halve them, and then thinly slice them. Remove the grapes from the stems. In a large bowl, add the prepared mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries, sliced kiwis, grapes, blueberries, mangoes, blackberries, and raspberries. Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss the ingredients together. Move to the fridge to allow it to cool and let the flavors gel together. Once chilled and ready to serve, toss once more and enjoy.

Enjoy your salads my friends and we’ll catch up again next week. Keep your taste buds happy and if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com

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The Midtown Men Bring Iconic Hits of the Sixties to Great Waters

Singing their way across America, the Midtown Men will wow you on Saturday, August 5 when they appear as part of the Great Waters Concert in the Clouds series at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. After originating the lead roles in Jersey Boys on Broadway, this very skilled vocal group has brought to life the greatest hits of the sixties rocking performing arts centers and symphony halls across the continent.

Members of this talented group include J. Robert Spencer, Daniel Reichard, Michel Longoria and Christian Hoff. J. Robert Spencer is an American musical theatre and television actor nominated for a Tony Award as Lead Actor in the Broadway musical Next to Normal. He is also an independent Film Director, Producer and Writer and has appeared in several independent films. He is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Shenandoah University.

Daniel Reichard is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance and has appeared in several rolls both on and off Broadway as well as film. In addition to starring in Jersey Boys, he also played the title role of Candide in the New York City Opera’s production. As a concert singer, he has had soldout engagements at New York City’s Joe’s Pub, the Metropolitan Room and Arts Nova. He also appeared as Frank-

ie in the 2009 film version of “Forever Plaid”.

Hollywood born Longoria attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he earned a BFA in Drama. He made his Broadway debut in the smash hit Hairspray and has appeared in numerous productions on television. He has appeared in productions at the Walnut Street Theatre, the Helen Hayes Performing Arts Cents and Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy and has appeared as a singer-songwriter at various venues throughout NYC.

The fourth member of The Midtown Men, Christian Hoss, received a Tony Award for his performance as Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys as well as a Drama Desk Award, Drama League Award and Outer Critics Award and has done voice-overs for over 200 characters surpassing the audio book world record. He has guest starred on NBC’s “Law and Order: SVU” and “Law and Order: Criminal Intent” and has numerous other film and television credits.

Tickets for The Midtown Men as well .as the remainder of the 2023 Great Waters Summer Performances may be obtained by calling the office at 603-569-7710 or online at www.greatwaters.org. Great Waters is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing outstanding musical performances to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

NH Boat Museum to Host Artist Reception

On Friday, August 4 from 5:30 p.m.7 p.m., New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host a reception for Kim Bartenhagen as featured artist of the month in August.

Basket Class at Fine Craft Gallery

Join us for another basket class with Ray Lagasse on Saturday, Aug 5th, from 9 to 5:00. In this workshop, students will choose one basket design to make and learn the fine craft of basket making using reed and hardwood. They will be guided through the process of constructing their own beautiful and functional handmade basket from start to finish. All tools and materials needed to make one’s chosen basket will be supplied by the instructor. This class is open to all skill levels and no prior basket making experience is needed.

Pre-registration is required. Tuition is $125.00 - $155.00 depending on the basket you choose. Please visit our website Meredith.nhcrafts.org

Click on CLASSES to see the design choices.

For those interested, an additional class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16th & Saturday, Oct 14th, 2023.

The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy Meredith. For more information and to register please call 603-2797920.

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Resident of Brookfield, NH, Bartenhagen said she is often inspired by found, salvaged, antique, and organic materials.

“It is important for me to mix a lot of textures, materials, and colors,” she described. “I tend to gravitate towards colors in nature.”

Noting she has a theme in mind for some of her work, she said ideas, at other times, “come from out of the blue.” “My ideas happen when I am surrounded by objects, such as antiques, old books, nature, fabric, and good junk,” added Bartenhagen, whose work is available for purchase at Zen Glow Wellness in Wolfeboro, NH.

While Bartenhagen’s work will be available for viewing by the public in NHBM’s gallery in August, the Artist Re-

ception is open only to members. “It’s a perk of membership,” explained Martha Cumming, NHBM executive director. “We provide unique experiences throughout the year for members, so this is a nice example of that…Plus, members get to chat with the artist, which is always fun.”

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an enduring connection, stewardship, and appreciation of New Hampshire’s freshwater boating heritage through compelling exhibits, experiences, and educational programs.

NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, Eastern Propane & Oil, Stark Creative, KW Lakes and Mountains, Taylor Community, Belletetes, and North Water Marine. To learn more about NHBM, or upcoming events and programs, visit nhbm.org.

Through July 31, Capturing Beauty, art exhibit, Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Lakes Gallery at Chi-Lin, 135 Eastman Rd., Laconia, 603-556-9384, www.thelakesgallery.com

Through July 31, The Mountains Are Calling, artwork inspired by the mountains, in wood, fiber, glass and more, Meredith League of NH Craftsmen, Rte. 3, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, www.meredith. nhcrafts.org

Through Aug. 1, Painting with a Purpose art exhibit, paintings of Marc Bard, lobby of Meredith Village Savings Bank, 24 NH Rte. 25, Meredith, art sale proceeds benefit Meredith Food Pantry, 603-279-7986, https://benjylevine07.wixsite.com/paintingforapurpose.

Through Aug. 5, Agatha Christie The Stranger, Barnstormers, summer theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org

Through Aug. 5, Freedom Historical Society Exhibits, 28 Old Portland Rd., Freedom, 603-539-5799.

Through Aug. 6, Freedom Old Home Week, events all over town, www. freedomoldhomeweek.com.

Through Aug. 6, The Layered Landscape, exhibit of the Lakes Region by artist Marian Federspiel, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., The Galleries at 30 Main, Meredith, 603-279-0557, www.thegalleriesat30main.com

Through Aug. 12, Murder on the Orient Express, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on 7/15, 18 & 20, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Through Sept. 2, Tiny Treasures, Great Joys, exhibit at Sandwich Historical Society, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday - Saturday, Wentworth Exhibit Room and Elisha Marston House Museum, Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple St., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6269, www.sandwichhistorical.org.

Through Sept. 9, Snoopy and the Red Baron, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 603-569-1212.

July 31, Bingo, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com.

July 31, Cribbage Tournament, 1 - 5 p.m., Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com.

July 31, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Mark Bartrum, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

July 31, Solar Gazing, noon - 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register suggested: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 31, Story Time, 11 - 11:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservations: www. castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

July 31, The Little Mermaid, 10 a.m., by Fairy Tale Theatre, Belknap Mill, 3rd floor, 25 Beacon St. East, downtown Laconia, 603-524-8813.

July 31, Yoga for All Ages, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3:45 p.m., Freedom Art Gallery, 8 Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com

Aug. 1, Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb, 7 - 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 603-569-1212.

Aug. 1, Full Moon Paddle, 8:30 p.m., Wentworth Watershed, info.: 603-5340222, info@wentworthwatershed.org.

Aug. 1, Introduction to Mosaics with Cindy Stanton, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 603-284-6831, https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/

Aug. 1, Mah Jongg Tournament, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com.

Aug. 1, 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, 603-476-5900.

Aug. 1, The Mystery of Owls, 6:30 p.m., Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com

Aug. 1, Youth Camps of Bear Island the History of Camp Lawrence & Camp Nokomis, presenter Charlie Seifert, Meredith Historical Society, Meredith Historical Society program, held at Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, doors open at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments, program at 7 p.m., 603-279-1190.

Aug. 1 – 31, Featured Artist Kim Bartenhagen Exhibit, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org

Aug. 2, History of Cow Island, with speaker Susan Weeks, 7 p.m., Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society Museum, 503 Endicott St. N., Laconia, reservations requested, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us

Aug. 2, Music on the Lawn, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., with Elderly Brothers, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510.

Aug. 2, Outlaw Music Festival, 5 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets: 603-293-4700, www.banknhpavilion. com.

Aug. 2, Quilts of Valor, 1 - 3 p.m., presentation to veterans, Town Hall, 16 Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com

Aug. 2, Summer Concert Series with Pete Downing & Dan Anderson, 5 p.m., free, Panorama Six82, 40 Clubhouse Lane, Thornton, 603-726-3076.

Aug. 2, Til We Meet Again, Ritual of Remembrance, First Christian Church of Freedom, 12 Elm St., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com

Aug. 2, Wednesday Specials: Wildlife Encounters, 1-2 p.m., free, Laconia Community Center, 306 Union Ave., Laconia, newborn to age 12, www.lacoialibrary.com, 603-524-4775.

Aug 2, Wildlife Encounters, 10 - 11 a.m., Freedom Elementary School, 40 Loon Lake Rd., Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com.

Aug. 2, Wildlife Encounters, 1 - 2 p.m., Laconia Community Center, 306 Union Ave., Laconia, for newborns to age 12, 603-524-4775.

Aug. 2, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 - 7 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-4765900.

Aug. 2-13, South Pacific, Interlakes Summer Theatre, One Laker Lane, Meredith, interlakestheatre@gmail.com, 603-707-6035.

Aug. 3, Big Picture Band, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org

Aug. 3, Community Cookbook Potluck, 5 p.m., food from Community Cookbook submissions, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-5246142.

Aug. 3, Digging Into Native History in New Hampshire, 5 - 6:15 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Aug. 3, Food For All Farm to Bowl Fundraiser, by Mt. Washington Valley Eaters and Growers, noon – 3 p.m., Wolfeboro Farmers Market, The Nick (park), Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, www.mwveg.com.

Aug. 3, Guided Canoe/Kayak Tour, 1 - 4 p.m., location TBA, Freedom Old Home Week, for update, email: naturenut@outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com

Aug. 3, Guided Explorations with Watershed Stewards, Newfound watershed info/exploration, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.

Aug. 3, Ice Cream Social, 6 - 8 p.m., sweet treats & music, bring a lawn chair for seating, Freedom Town Hall bandstand, Freedom, www.freedomoldhomeweek.com.

Aug. 3, Land, People & Property, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register required: 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 3, Nature Talks, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Live Animals, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, free, 603-4765666.

Aug. 3, Susan B. Anthony performance by Sheryl Faye, 6 p.m., Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042.

Aug. 3, Wildlife Encounters, Junior Zookeeper, Summer Reading Event, 2 – 3 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, registration a must: 603-476-8895.

Aug. 3 & 4, The Sweet Caroline, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com

Aug. 4, Annual Craft Fair, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Freedom Elementary School, 40 Loon Lake Rd., Freedom, 978-337-4323.

Aug. 4, First Friday Artist Reception, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 5 -7 p.m., refreshments, ask about events & classes, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, 603323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 4, Foreigner, 7 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets: 603-293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

Aug. 4, Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., books & baked goods for sale, Freedom Town Library, 38 Old Portland Rd., Freedom, 603539-5176.

Aug. 4, Kayak Paddle Trip, 10-11 am, Merrymeeting River, Alton, space limited, register by June 28, 875-0109, parksrec@alton.nh.gov

Aug. 4, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Aug. 4, Music in the Park, open mic concerts, sign up: 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m., free, Hesky Park, Rte. 3, Meredith, all musicians welcome, bring chairs, picnics, snacks, 603-533-5490, kitty@metrocast.net. Weekly through Sept. 1.

Aug. 4, Squam Sunrise Stretch, 5 - 6 a.m., Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-register: www.squamlakes.org, 603-968-7336..

Aug. 4, Steve Blunt, children’s musician, 3 - 4 p.m., Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm St., Freedom, 603-539-5176.

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BREAKFAST & LUNCH - MADE FRESH DAILY

Aug. 4, Story Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., presented by Wolfeboro Public Library, held at NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, ages 2-6, enjoy a story, do a craft, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 4-6, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-9656, www.village-players.com.

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Aug. 4-27, The SpongeBob Musical, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Aug. 5, Axis 80s Party, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 5, Basket Making Class with Ray Lagasse, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, pre-registration required: 603-279-7920.

Aug. 5, EZ Band, outdoor summer concert series, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rte. 11, Alton Bay, bring a chair and enjoy the music, in case of rain cancellation by 2 p.m. day of concert: 603-875-0109.

Aug. 5, Hebron Gazebo Concert, Marjorie Senet & the Broken Home Boys, country western, 6 p.m., barbecue by Hebron Village Store, in the village, 603744-3335.

Experience the past, and be inspired by a nation united.

Aug. 5, Hikers Club: Mt. Roberts First Viewpoint, 8 - 9:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds. org, 603-476-5900.

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Aug. 5, Lions Camp Pride Craft Fair, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., craft fair & vendor marketplace, food truck, raffle, 154 Lions Camp Pride Way, New Durham, 603913-1281 or 603-204-7251, www.lionscamppride.org

and be inspired by a nation united.

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• Saturday Evening Post Covers

1941-1946: The Art of Mead Schaeffer, Norman Rockwell and Friends

July 1 to October 31:

• Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank

Open daily May 1 through October 31

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May 1 to June 22:

Aug. 5, Joe Pera: Tour in the Midwest & Rustbelt Pt. V: Places I Wanted to Visit in August, comedian, 8 p.m., Colonial Theater, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets: 1-800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com

• Saturday Evening Post Covers

Aug. 5, Midtown Men – Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Castle in the Clouds/Concerts in the Clouds, Moultonborough, Great Waters Music Festival, tickets: www.greatwaters.org

1941-1946: The Art of Mead Schaeffer, Norman Rockwell and Friends

Aug. 5, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, music by White Dog Duo, on the patio, 3 - 6 p.m., Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-2934341, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 5, Seldom Playrights Outdoor Concert, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Cate Park, Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.

July 1 to October 31:

Aug. 5, The Chicks/Wild Rivers, 7:30 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets: 603-293-4700, www.banknhpavilion. com.

• Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank

Aug. 5 & 6, Disney Newsies Jr., 11 a.m., Interlakes Summer Theatre, One Laker Lane, Meredith, interlakestheatre@gmail.com, 603-707-6035.

Aug. 5 & 6, 46th Annual Orford NH Flea Market, by Orford Volunteer Fire Dept., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., on the Common, Rte. 10, Orford, rain or shine, antiques, crafts, used items, burgers, hot dogs and refreshments, 603-353-4855.

Aug. 5 & 6, Changes in Latitude, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 6, David Wax Museum, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 6, Gallery Reception, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

603-569-1212

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Aug. 6, Meredith on Canvas, 1 - 3 p.m., Karlin’s Wine, Cheese & Provisions, 20 Main St., Meredith, art on display and for sale from this summer’s Meredith on Canvas Plein Air event, rain held rain or shine, meredithoncanvas@gmail. com.

Aug. 6, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 p.m., bring your own lawn chair, free, 603-253-4561.

Aug. 6, Reception/Meet the Artists, 1 - 3 p.m., at Karlins, 20 Main St., Meredith, info: meredithoncanvas@gmail.com

Aug. 6 Fiddlers Three Concert, 7 p.m., Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

Aug. 6, The Fretbenders concert, 4 - 5 p.m., bring picnic/lawn chair, enjoy music on the green, donations encouraged, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org

Aug. 7, Composting program, 4 p.m.,, by UNH Cooperative Extension, at Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

Aug. 7, Guided Hikes: Oak Ridge, 10 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Aug. 7, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Mitch Alden, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Aug. 7, Story Time, 11 - 11:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservations: www. castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Aug. 7, The Battle of Lovell Lake, 7 p.m., speaker Greg Heppe, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Aug. 8, Black Bear Day, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., info. on the bears, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 8, Jelly Roll, Elle King, Struggle Jennings, Josh Adams Myers, 7 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets: 603-293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

Aug. 8, See It All American Tour, 7:30 p.m., Devon Allman and Donavan Frankenreiter, Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Adult Oil Painting, Mondays, 9 a.m. - noon, no experience necessary, drop-in group, Ossipee Town Hall, Ossipee, Pat Jones: pjonesossipee3@gmail.com.

Advice To The Players, the works of Shakespeare via performances, camps and more, Sandwich, info: www.advicetotheplayers.org

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

Barnstead Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., food, crafts, music, 1 West Parade Rd., Barnstead, www.barnsteadfarmersmarket.com.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bristol Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturdays, Millstream Park, Rte. 3A, Bristol, 603-273-1058.

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

Canterbury Shaker Village, tours, programs, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603783-9511, www.shakers.org

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.

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

Clark Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, historic Clark home, schoolhouse, fire station and barn, through Sept. 1, Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org

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

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Cruise with a Naturalist, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3 p.m., learn about history of Squam Lake, see wildlife, get info from naturalist, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194. Dam Brewhouse, monthly events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

Discover Squam Cruises, daily at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. (on Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday also at 3 p.m.), cruise to look for and learn about loons, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Drawing with Tom Hitchcock, 10 a.m. - noon, class open to all aspiring artists, age 12 and up, pre-register: 603-496-6768, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton.

Farmington Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through October, 8:30 a.m. - noon, behind TD Bank North, corner of Central & Main St., fresh local foods, 603859-2551, barrons@worldpath.net

Franklin Community Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Thursdays through September 4, Central St., Franklin; produce, food, crafts, live music, 603-934-3229, www.franklinnh.org/parks-recreation/pages/franklin-farmers-market Friday Night Market, 5 - 8 p.m., farm goods, crafts, rotating food trucks, live music, brews, and more, Hobbs Tap Room, 765 Rt. 16, Ossipee, every Friday until Labor Day weekend, hobbsmarket@gmail.com.

Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Fridays, also first & third Saturdays monthly through Oct. 7, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough; registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

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

Hiker’s Club, meets Saturday morning throughout the season, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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

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

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 603-589-1177.

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

Land, People & Property, Thursdays until Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. - noon, walk around Castle in the Clouds grounds, learn about history of the property with guide, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603279-9015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

Libby Museum, of Natural History, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, noon - 4 p.m., closed Mondays, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-5691035.

Live Music, Gilmanton Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 1385 NH Rte. 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com

Loon Center, walking trails, loon displays/info., 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org

Loon Cruise, Mondays & Fridays, 3 p.m., learn about and look for loons on Squam Lake, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Lunchbox-Paintbox, with artist Larry Frates, noon - 12:30 p.m., first Wednesday of each month, http://www.facebook.com/arttoyouwithlarry, Belknap Mill, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Market on Main, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., every Wednesday through Oct. 11, produce, artisan goods, food trucks and more, 117 Main St., Alton, www.altonmarketonmain.com

Model Yachting - Back Bay Skippers, meets every Tuesday & Thursday, May - October 1 - 4 p.m., model yacht group, spectators welcome, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554.

Molly the Trolley, 603-569-1080, tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com

M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.

New Durham Farmers’ Market, 1 - 6 p.m., Saturday, Depot Rd. next to Post Office, New Durham, 603-515-1249, www.newdurhamfarmersmarket.com

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

NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

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

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks on Thursdays until Sept. 7, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule: 603-539-6390.

Quimby Barn Transportation Museum, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., through Columbus Day, early transportation wagons, snow roller, fire truck, Concord Coach and more, Maple St., Sandwich, 603-284-6269.

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

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

Solar Gazing, noon - 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Every Mon. through Aug. 28)

Song and Jam Circle, community-created jams and song circle, third Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org

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

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

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

Turtle Talk, 11 a.m. every Tuesday through end of August, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org

Up Close to Animals, daily program, meet live animals and learn all about them, at the amphitheater, 10 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m., through Labor Day and on weekends through Columbus Day, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Wakefield/Brookfield Historical Society, meetings second Tuesday of each month until October, most meetings held at Schoolhouse, 2851 Wakefield Rd., with October meeting held at Brookfield Town House, programs on the history of Wakefield/Brookfield, everyone welcome, 603-522-6713.

Wakefield Marketplace, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., produce, fruit, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more, Rte. 16 north and Wakefield Rd., Wakefield, schedule: www.wakefieldmarketplace.org.

Wolfeboro Farmers’ Market, Thursdays until Oct. 26, noon - 3:30 p.m., local farm-raised meats, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, flowers, maple syrup, honey, artisanal products, held at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum. org

Fiddlers Three Concert in Tuftonboro, Sunday August 6

The well-known fiddlers, Ellen Carlson, Melissa Caron and Kathy Sommer, will perform a concert at The Old White Church in Center Tuftonboro, on Sunday, August 6 at 7:00 pm. The Church is located at 149 Middle Road (Route 109A), across from the Tuftonboro General Store & Post Office. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Pay at the door, cash or check.

Fiddlers Three, accompanied by Shana Aisenberg on guitar and Brendan Dowd on bass. feature spectacular high energy and sweet-sounding fiddles along with resonant heartfelt vocals. The trio has been fiddling together for years with a fun approach to many styles of music and to hear them per-

form is a joy. Ellen Carlson is a New Hampshire fiddler with a strong grasp of several genres of music. She grew up playing square dances and then bluegrass, country and rock with her brothers and has explored Celtic and swing. The tunes and styles she performs are varied, and she definitely sings as well as

she fiddles! Besides Fiddlers Three, Ellen currently performs with the High Range, the Hot Skillet Club, Sugar Hill and has played with Sweet, Hot & Sassy and The Blue Hill Kickers.

Melissa Caron is a Maine-based fiddler known for playing and teaching many different styles of music. Classically trained, she has experience teaching string programs and general music in public schools. Melissa has been a member of the Portland-based bluegrass band, Jerks of Grass, since 2006 and the old-time band, Sugar Hill. She teaches at her studio in Scarborough, Maine and recently recorded the album, “Stuff That Works,” with the Fiddlers Three.

Kathy Sommer is a violinist, fiddler and mandolinist known for her tasteful and polished style, versatility, and energetic stage presence. Her violin study and performance began at age seven at the Eastman School of Music in New York. From classical music training, she eventually branched out to study and play a dizzying variety of styles including folk, swing, bluegrass, Cajun, and jazz. Her violin and mandolin playing is featured on numerous CDs with her long-time band, The Busk-

ers, Fiddlers Three, and the all-women swing band, Sweet, Red, Hot and Sassy, plus numerous other artists’ recordings. She also performs as a folk and classical artist.

Ellen, Melissa and Kathy are all well known in Northern New England. As if this weren’t enough, they are the directors of the Fiddleheads Jam Camp and of the NH Fiddle Ensemble. Their new album featuring an eclectic variety of sung songs and instrumentals garnered rave reviews in the Fiddler Magazine: “This album is loaded with great musical moments. Each one of the fiddlers is an accomplished musician demonstrating not only extreme discipline in an ensemble but also the ability to take a melody and run with exquisite improvisation. The diversity of the material is stunning.” Included were songs written by Bob Wills, Chuck Berry, and Guy Clark plus all manner of fiddling styles are incorporated. They have fun together and it shows!

The historic Old White Church of Center Tuftonboro located on Route 109A, just across from the Tuftonboro General Store & Post Office, is an intimate, cozy setting that regularly hosts weekly Country & Bluegrass jam sessions and other music concerts. The doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7 pm. Seating is limited to 100, so be sure to come early to avoid disappointment. For more information about this concert or to reserve tickets, call Joe Ewing at 603569-3861.

Hang on! Alton Old Home Week to Celebrate 100th

Anniversary of Silent Film Classic ‘Safety

It’s a cinematic image so powerful, people who’ve never seen the movie instantly recognize it. The vision of Harold Lloyd hanging from the hands of a huge clock, from the climax of his silent comedy ‘Safety Last,’ (1923), has emerged as a symbol of early Hollywood and movie magic.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the film’s original release with an outdoor screening of ‘Safety Last’ on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Alton Town Gazebo in Alton Bay, N.H. The screening will feature live music for the movie by silent film accompanist Jeff Rapsis. All are welcome to this free family-friendly event, which will start at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to arrive no later than 8 p.m. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy ‘Safety Last’ under the stars. The show is part of this year’s Alton Old Home Week schedule of events, which run from Aug. 11-20.

‘Safety Last’ follows young go-getter Lloyd to the big city, where he hopes to make his mark in business, then send for his small town sweetheart. His career at a downtown department store stalls, however, until he gets a chance to pitch a surefire publicity idea—hire a human fly to climb the building’s exterior. But when the human fly has a last-minute run-in with the law, Harold is forced to make the climb himself, floor by floor, with his sweetheart looking on. The result is

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an extended sequence filmed without trick photography that blends comedy and terror, holding viewers spellbound Lloyd, along with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, is regarded as one of the silent screen’s three great clowns. Lloyd’s character, an ambitious young man ready to struggle to win the day, proved hugely popular in the 1920s. While Chaplin and Keaton were always favored by the critics, Lloyd’s films reigned as the top-grossing comedies throughout the period.

Silent film at the Alton Town Gazebo will give audiences the chance to experience early cinema as it was intended: on the big screen, with live music, and with an audience.

“Put the whole experience back together, and you can see why people first fell in love with the movies,” said Rapsis, who practices the nearly lost art of live silent film accompaniment. Rapsis performs on a digital synthesizer that reproduces the texture of the full orchestra, creating a traditional “movie score” sound.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Harold Lloyd’s iconic thrill comedy ‘Safety Last’ (1923) with a screening on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at dusk at the Alton Town Gazebo in Alton Bay, N.H. All are welcome to this free family-friendly event, which will start at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to arrive no later than 8 p.m. For more about the music, visit www. jeffrapsis.com.

The Old Man and Blueberries

Story & Photos by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

It takes a particular personality to enjoy museums. Looking at paintings and historical artifacts is not to everyone’s taste, even if an exhibit features an iconic symbol that has been beloved for decades. If that symbol had a dramatic and tragic demise, the exhibit would be even more interesting for some of us. Further, it takes a love of blueberries, a summertime treat all over New Hampshire, to drive to an out-of-theway location to pick the beginnings of a season of prolific berries.

Luckily, I am both a lover of museums, history, and blueberries. It’s an unlikely combination, I admit. But when I had a work-free Friday, I decided to check out the exhibit at the Museum of the White Mountains in Plymouth and perhaps take the long way home around Newfound Lake. My drive would take me to Bridgewater and Alexandria, a village near Bristol. I would head through the village of Alexandria and ultimately reach blueberry heaven. Kemah Farm waited for me at the top of the long road, with some of the best blueberry pickings in the Lakes Region.

Because it was mid-summer, the traffic was heavy, but that didn’t stop my trek. I rather like all the tourists and busy towns of summer. Soon enough, with the advent of autumn, the traffic will be lessened. Every season in the Lakes Region seems to have its best

points. Summer, when the streets are busy, is a festive time, and I relish experiencing it. Meredith is a town I passed through on my way to Plymouth and it was as usual, quite bustling with tourists.

Highways with merging, super-fast traffic is not my thing, and if possible, I stick to more rural byways, such as Route 3 from Meredith through Holderness. After passing through the town, I continued on to Plymouth, where the

Museum of the White Mountains awaits with interesting exhibits, many focused on the history of New Hampshire.

The current exhibit is titled “An Enduring Presence: The Old Man of the Mountain” and will be on display until September 16. The museum is housed in a former church at 34 Highland Street near downtown Plymouth. Purchased by Plymouth State University, it became part of the school’s campus in 2010.

Entering the museum, I started my tour with information on the creative draw of the White Mountains for artists and others many years ago. At the outset, travelers who passed through the Notch area may have seen the Old Man rock formation, but little was remarked upon. Artists seemed to favor other scenes, and it is a mystery why the Old Man’s image was not often captured on canvas. But eventually, as the 1800s rolled on, writers began to include the Old Man in their poems and stories of the White Mountains.

The exhibit has many paintings and photographs of the area, such as a daguerreotype by photographer Samuel Bemis, dated 1841. A landscape painter, Thomas Doughty, captured a view of Echo Lake in an early 1800s painting. Poems were written about the mountains and the Old Man and are included in the exhibit. Even such interesting items as a vinyl record in its sleeve

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holds the song “The Old Man of the Mountain” from 1969. By the mid1900s, everyone was getting in on the act of tributes to the iconic image of the Granite State, from Old Man mugs, plates, banners, signs, and much more.

In the mid-1800s, those who visited the White Mountains put viewing the Old Man of the Mountains on their holiday to-do list. The mysterious rock outcropping was responsible for the creation of hotels and other businesses in northern New Hampshire as the number of tourists increased. Tourists required overnight accommodations; thus, hotels and inns were built.

An old poster for train travel north and south in New Hampshire was among my favorite items on display. It told of the Boston, Concord, and Montreal train schedules. The year for the poster was 1866, and it included such delights as the time to catch Lake Winnipesaukee’s Lady of the Lake boat for those “desirous of making a pleasant excursion.”

It is interesting to see how much the Old Man’s image impacted everything and how that old-time rock profile was depicted on road signs, such food items

as Profile Potatoes and Potato Chips, road maps, tourist felted pennants, menus from hotels, and much more.

The White Mountain paintings from long ago are also a significant part of the exhibit and a chance to glimpse a world long past. I loved the bucolic scenes of ladies and gents at their leisure among the White with the ever-present Old Man in many of the paintings

The exhibit concludes with information and photos of how the rock face was reinforced with cables as it became apparent the Old Man was in danger of cracking and tumbling. The end of the Old Man and his unexpected demise are included.

As I left the exhibit/Museum of the White Mountains, I was happy I took the time to visit. I have lived in the Granite State nearly all my life but never realized the Old Man’s former and present impact on the state. If you start to look, he is everywhere and always will be part of New Hampshire’s roots.

Driving from Plymouth to Newfound Lake, I realized I had skipped lunch. I was driving Rt. 3A to Bridgewater when I saw a big ice cream cone sign at the Idle-A-While Country Antiques. I can’t think of anything I love more than ice cream and antiques; this shop has both! I love the seating on the front

porch, where one can enjoy ice cream from the stand before moving indoors to shop for antiques.

At the foot of Newfound Lake, I took a right onto West Shore Road and eventually came to Alexandria. You will know you’re there when you come into the pretty little village with a country church on the green and some old homes and a small library. Drive through the village and continue to a fork then take a right onto Cardigan Mountain Road.

Driving up Cardigan Road, you can enjoy an authentic country trek with old homes and woods. Eventually, you will come to a sign on the right for blueberries. This is the location of Kemah Farm, my favorite blueberry picking site and a place I visit every summer.

I could gush on about Kemah Farm all day, from its serene and peaceful location to its trusting, honor system payment method to the great blueberries. However, you should experience the delights of Kemah for yourself if you want an afternoon of excellent blueber-

ry picking in a rustic, funky, and memorable place.

I was satisfied with my trek as I headed home into the Friday afternoon/early evening traffic at the start of a busy summer weekend. I learned much more about the incredible Old Man of the Mountain, saw great scenery on quiet country roads, and had a decadent ice cream lunch. Finally, I had plenty of blueberries stashed on the back seat of my car courtesy of the wonderful Kemah Farm.

Perhaps my gentle summertime excursion would not be to everyone’s taste, but there couldn’t be anything better for those who love museums and blueberries.

Visit www.plymouth.edu/mwm/ for information on the Museum of the White Mountains. Go to www.kemahfarm.com for updates on blueberry picking and other information and directions to the farm.

Be Aware of Water Quality Challenges and Risks After Heavy Rainfall

The above average rainfall New Hampshire has experienced this month is causing our lakes and rivers to swell, which creates hazards for our residents and visitors. Naturally, once the rain stops and blue skies return, people will want to recreate in the water, but be aware that the rains bring certain risks that remain even on “blue sky days,” such as elevated levels of bacteria, including cyanobacteria, large amounts of debris, and swift currents.

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Elevated levels of bacteria are likely in lakes and rivers where there has been high rainfall. Runoff from roads and parking lots can carry contaminants, such as nutrients and bacteria, into New Hampshire waters. You may also see oil slicks or large amounts of debris entering the waterbody from the excessive runoff, breached dams, and road or culvert washouts.

If you are in doubt, stay out of the water and wait for flood waters to recede and lake levels to come back down. Don’t let children or animals play or swim in flooded areas. Contaminated water can result in skin rashes, sore throats, diarrhea, or

more serious problems. Being aware of the potential risks associated with flood waters and increased runoff can help you make informed decisions. NHDES’ beach and lake monitoring programs are incapable of continuously testing every waterbody around the state to determine their suitability for recreation. For those locations we do monitor, the sampling is on a fixed schedule; conditions today may not be the same tomorrow.

If you are interested in sampling your private or public beach for Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, use the NHDES Accredited Laboratory Search Tool to find a laboratory to assist you with collecting and testing your samples.

This summer has also brought a record number of cyanobacteria (“toxic algae”) blooms and they have occurred earlier in the season. These blooms can be stimulated by high temperatures and high levels of nutrients associated with runoff. Contact with cyanobacteria can be unhealthy for people and potentially deadly for pets.

Watch for blooms and murkiness of water. Cyanobacteria blooms can look like scum, mats, spilled paint or paint

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chips that are blue, green, white, yellow or brownish. If you notice anything resembling cyanobacteria, refrain from wading, swimming or drinking the water, keep pets out, and report it to NHDES through the Cyanobacteria Bloom Report Form.

Always check the NHDES website for fecal bacteria and cyanobacteria beach and lake advisories before heading out, and subscribe to weekly healthy swimming updates issued by NHDES.

In some areas near lakes and rivers, groundwater wells, especially shallow “dug” wells, can become inundated by high water and ground saturation. When this happens, there is an increased risk of contamination of the drinking water well with bacteria. It is important to note that the water from a well may show no change in color or odor and still be unsafe to drink. If your well was flooded or if you have concerns about nearby flooding, you should get the water tested before consuming.

High waters in lakes and rivers can flood septic systems on shoreland properties. This can cause sewage to back-up into the house or to discharge untreated to the surface water. In this situation, while the water levels are high, the homeowner can:

Leave the structure vacant, if it is not a primary home.

Use the facilities at another house, office, gym, restaurant, etc.

Arrange for a port-a-potty.

If the septic tank is above water and still intact, it can be used as a holding tank that will need to be pumped every 2-5 days depending on use.

If your system is flooded, wait 1-2 weeks for the leach field to dry out after the flood waters recede before using the system.

For questions, contact the local health officer first, because they have the capacity to get on-site to look at a particular property. Homeowners should hire a licensed septic system designer for technical questions and system evaluations. Questions about permitting for replacement systems should be directed to NHDES at (603) 271-3501; ask for the “Reviewer of the Day.” Questions about pump-outs and port-a-potties should be directed to Wade Pelham, Sludge and Septage Coordinator, at (603) 271-2818.

In flooded homes, the inside air can become unhealthy and create an environment for mold to grow. Inhaling mold can cause adverse health effects, including allergic reactions. Mold also can damage materials in your home. See EPA’s Homeowners’ and Renters’ Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters for information on how to clean up after a flood and how to prevent indoor air problems.

Also, any food, or fruits and vegetables from your home garden, that have come into direct contact with flood waters can make you sick. Any such produce should be washed prior to eating.

Be aware of the associated risks; do not swim or boat if the conditions appear to be unsafe; check the NHDES Healthy Swimming Mapper to know before you go; and report potential cyanobacteria blooms to NHDES through the cyanobacteria reporting form.

For more information, please contact Ted Diers, NHDES Water Division Assistant Director, at theodore.e.diers@ des.nh.gov.

For additional information regarding potential health impacts from flooding, please contact the DHHS Public Information Office at pio@dhhs.nh.gov or (603) 271-9389 to be connected with a subject matter expert.

When Books Went to War - Lecture by Author Molly Guptill Manning

On Tuesday, August 1st, the Wright Museum will welcome author Molly Guptill Manning. This is the eighth program of the Wright Museum’s 2023 Education Series.

When America entered World War II in 1941, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned 100 million books. Outraged librarians launched a campaign to send free books to American troops, gathering 20 million hardcover donations. Two years later, the War Department and the publishing industry stepped in with an extraordinary program: 120 million specially printed paperbacks designed for troops to carry in their pockets and rucksacks in every theater of war.

These small, lightweight Armed Services Editions were beloved by the troops and are still fondly remembered today. Soldiers read them while waiting to land at Normandy, in hellish trenches in the midst of battles in the Pacific, in field hospitals, and on long bombing flights. This pioneering project not only lifted soldiers’ spirits but also helped rescue The Great Gatsby from obscurity and made Betty Smith, author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, into a national icon.

Molly Guptill Manning is an Assistant Professor of Law at New York Law School, where she teaches Legal Practice, Civil Procedure, and Professional Responsibility.

Professor Manning’s scholarship focuses on legal history and the intersection between law and culture. She

has written articles on soldiers’ voting rights, fraud and poetic license, and prisoner’s access to the federal courts. Her articles have been published in the Columbia Journal of Law and the Arts, New York University Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, and the Federal Bar Council Quarterly, to name a few. She has also written several books including When Books Went to War, a New York Times best seller. She is currently working on a fourth book on the First Amendment. She has been interviewed on MSNBC, NPR Morning Edition, and WNYC, and she has given talks across the United States, including at the FDR Presidential Library, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Senate Library.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1st at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at www.wrigthmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212.

The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the homefront and battlefield. For more information about the 2023 Lecture Series, or museum, visit wrightmuseum.org.

Make a Nature Journal at Grey Rocks

How do you interact with the Newfound Lake Watershed? Join the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) Watershed Steward Isabella Giancola at Grey Rocks Conservation Area on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:00 am to explore this question and create your own nature journal! You”ll follow a guided walk through Floodplain Loop Trail; learn about different wetland species and how they interact with the Newfound Lake Watershed; and take pictures, gather leaves, seeds, and anything else you find to add to your journal. After the walk, add your observations to your journal, including words, poems, species ID information, drawings, leaf pressings, and anything

else that you feel fits your answer to the question: “How do you interact with the Newfound Lake Watershed?”

A watershed is an area that funnels water from rain, runoff, and snowmelt into a common body of water. In this case, the Newfound Lake Watershed includes the town of Hebron and areas in Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Dorchester, Groton, Orange, and Plymouth. The Newfound Lake Watershed is an important habitat for many different native species and provides a fantastic area for people to explore. By creating a nature journal for your explorations in the watershed, you can tune in to your surroundings, keep track of your observations, and

encourage yourself to learn about your environment.

The NLRA offers a variety of other free programs throughout the year that are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation topics. The guided exploration programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the NLRA who perform conservation work in support of the Association’s mission. For more information or to sign up for this guided exploration, visit the NLRA website (newfoundlake.org) or contact the NLRA directly (603-744-8689).

Along with events like this, the NLRA maintains Grey Rocks Conservation Area for the benefit of visitors and the ecosystem of Newfound. Grey

Rocks Conservation Area includes beautiful walking trails, a charming picnic area, great fishing spots, and a public, non-motorized boat launch. The property is also home to some amazing wildlife such as loons, river otters, and bald eagles. Guided exploration programs and events like these are designed to encourage the community to explore the nature around Newfound Lake and educate the public about conservation topics. The NLRA hopes to connect people to the natural environment and inspire them to help protect Newfound Lake and its watershed. Learn more about the Newfound Lake Region Association and upcoming events at newfoundlake.

August Bandstand Concerts Kick Off with a Trip to the Country

The next Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand summer concert series will feature some old school country music.

The Seldom Playrights will take to the bandstand on Saturday, Aug. 5, in Cate Park. This marks the fifth year the group has been part of the summer concert series.

The Seldom Playrights are a group of musicians brought together by their love of old school country music, as played by the likes of Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens, Marty Stuart, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris and Dwight Yoakam, among others.

Jim Lamond, who has played with Susan Tedeschi, Mark Erelli and Joyce Andersen, is the band’s bass player and is one of the band’s vocalists. Bruce Derr, who has played with The Molenes and Mainesqueeze, is the band’s pedal steel player, while Rob Kneeland, who has been part of High Range, chips in

on vocals and also plays drums. Billy Loosigian, who has experience with The Darlings, Willie “Loco” Alexander and The Joneses, plays guitar, specifically the Fender Telecaster, while Kent Allyn, who has appeared with Joyce Andersen, David Surrette and Cormac McCarthy, will play acoustic

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guitar and also chip in with vocals.

The band plays genuine honky-tonk country and American roots music, as inspired by some of their idols. The band has a regular gig at the Blue Mermaid in Portsmouth as part of “Honky Tonk Tuesdays.”

The band will be bringing the old

school country sound to the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand as part of the summer concert series, which takes place each Saturday in July and August on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand present the concerts every summer for free in the bandstand in Cate Park. While there is no charge to enjoy the bands, a pass-the-bucket collection is taken at intermission to help support the group’s mission to continue to bring quality music to the Wolfeboro area each summer.

The Seldom Playrights will be taking the bandstand on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. The concert runs until 9 p.m., with a short intermission. If bad weather is threatened, there will be a sign posted at the entrance to Cate Park near the town docks and there will be a notice posted on The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page.

The Seldom Playrights

A heartfelt, and funny tale of horrible bosses and a summer love — an altruistic young man working in the violent wards of a New England mental hospital.

Makers Mill and Carroll County 4-H launch “4-H Movers & Makers”

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are just one subject participants of the forthcoming “4-H Movers & Makers” program will be exploring.

(Carroll County, New Hampshire)Makers Mill, in partnership with Carroll County 4-H, has received a generous $10,000 Charitable Grant from

Eversource Energy. The grant will be used to support the implementation of “4-H Movers and Makers”, a 4-H club where kids learn to be empowered makers and apply those skills to problem-solving in their communities.

Participants in 4H Movers & Makers will start out learning skills such as 3-D printing, sewing, wood working, electronics, metalworking, and more. They will then be supported in identifying local challenges and problems that they care about, as well as inventing solutions to address those challenges. Some ideas, such as inventing adaptive tools and household items to help people with limited mobility, have already been proposed. Other ideas involve meeting with local farmers to learn how arduino and sensors can assist in irrigation automation and other farm chores. Most importantly, based on their interests, participants will be the ones to decide which challenges they want to tackle.

Beginning in the fall of 2023, the after-school 4-H club invites youths ages 8-14 to work with mentors at Makers Mill on fun projects with wood, 3-D printed plastics, fabric and metal. They will then learn to add electrical circuits for light, motion, and sensing capabilities. To ensure the success of this program, Makers Mill and Carroll County 4H are inviting adults who want to support local youth to consider becoming one of the Maker Mentors. There are also opportunities available for volunteers willing to share their technical skills in woodworking, fiber

arts, electronics, machining, and more during select afternoon program sessions.

If you are interested in becoming a Maker Mentor, or know of a youth age 8-14 who might be interested in participating in the year-long program, or just curious about how to get involved and support the program, please contact Greg Hufford at gregory.hufford@ unh.edu.

About Makers Mill: Makers Mill is a nonprofit Community Makerspace & Vocation Hub that exists to enrich rural lives and foster fulfilling livelihoods by bringing people together to discover, cultivate, and share their unique gifts and skills.

About 4-H: 4-H is the youth development organization of UNH Extension. 4-H Provides opportunities for youth to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that help them thrive.

About Eversource: Eversource Energy is New England’s largest energy delivery company, and is committed to supporting the communities they service through grants, volunteering, and scholarships.

of Makers Mill): Left to right- Benjamin King working on an arduino breadboard with Claes Thelemarck, UNH Coop Extension Education & Youth Development Specialist, at a recent Tinker Time at Makers Mill. Electronic and Robotics

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Stunning Images at Galleries at 30 Main

An exhibition of Marian Federspiel’s visually stunning graphic images of the lakes region will be on display at The Galleries at 30 Main in Meredith from July 20 through August 6, 2023. Hours: 10-5 Daily. Admission is free.

Mairian’s work captures scenes of iconic local beauty which are digitally rendered to reflect the natural peaceful beauty of the forests, mountains and lakes of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Visitors may recognize such places as Lake Winnipesaukee, pastoral views of local fields, and wetlands and ponds in bloom with shimmering lake light in a series of large framed vertical renderings. The show’s title, “The Layered Landscape” refers to the artist’s technique of creating hundreds

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or even thousands of individual layers in her images to achieve the stunning visual effect.

Federspiel has a BFA in painting from the University of Connecticut and a M. Ed from Lesley University. She worked as an art director and designer for 20 years until becoming a digital art teacher at Laconia High School where she taught for the next 20 years. It was her work in advertising design where computers took over the industry in the late 80s that introduced her to the wondrous potential of digital painting. Marian is retired from teaching now and works from her home studio. Her work can be viewed on the web at mfederspiel.com.

Docents who have been trained in the background of the various sculptures placed in Meredith’s village and parks will lead tours of the 2023 Meredith Sculpture Walk this summer. There are 28 new pieces displayed along with 4 returning pieces from last year. Docents will explain the creative process of the artists while they sculpted their pieces as well as the materials and construction. In its tenth

anniversary year, this is an opportunity to learn more about the public art that has been installed by the Meredith Sculpture Walk Committee of the Greater Meredith Program.

The tours will be held on Wednesdays, July 19- September 13 at 10:00 am. Meet in front of the Innisfree Bookshop at Mill Falls Marketplace. Special group tours can be arranged by calling 603 279-9015.

Gafney Library Summer Reading Program

Did you know the Egyptian plover flies into the Nile crocodile’s mouth and pecks at its teeth, eating the decomposing meat that gets stuck there? Or, that the Colombian lesserblack tarantula lets the dotted humming frog share its burrow, the frog is protected from other predators, and it feasts on carnivorous ants that would attack the Tarantula’s eggs? Learn more about animals at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville during the six-week summer reading program, “All Together Now.”

Local resident Emily Gorney is working on her graduate capstone project at Unity College in New Gloucester, Maine, incorporating several programs in the Gafney summer reading program. “Art for Animals,” always available during the six-week program, is designed to encourage participants to learn about animals and create a painting, drawing, music, or video (Yes, we have a green screen and lighting!), to show what is learned. “Farmers Market Finds,” traces food and animal products to their source; “Natural Di-

lemma-What Would You Do?” examines an individual’s values and beliefs relating to wildlife. An “Animal Trivia Game” will be held on Wednesday, August 2nd, 4-5:30 pm.

The summer reading program runs from June 27th through August 4th. To date, 53 children have committed to reading 100 minutes a week and upon completion each week they receive a small prize - it’s not too late to sign up! Remaining programs include “Mural with Martina” – create a mural to hang in the new youth library area on Wednesday, July 26th 4-5:00 pm; The Friendship Show – a puppet show with Howard Gordon on Thursday, August 3rd 3:00 pm and an obstacle course on the last day celebration, Saturday, August 4th, 10:00 to noon.

For more information call the Gafney at 603.522.3401, check the website and download the summer reading brochure at www.gafneylibrary.org, or check out the Gafney Library Facebook page.