Early American Military Aviation and Military Ballooning

memorates the former Newfound teacher and co-founder of the school’s track and field program, is awarded annually to a 4-year track and field Newfound athlete to assist with their continuing education costs. The 2023 recipient was Benjamin LaPlume.

Registration and race details are available at www.NewfoundFirecracker5k.org. Registration can be made online or by downloading the mail-in form and returning it to the Firecracker 5K, 5 Park Street, Bristol, NH 03222.

Event sponsorships are available, and prizes are needed for the day of the raffle. For more information, contact Kendra LaPlume at newfoundfitnessnh@ gmail.com or call 603-387-1681

On Tuesday, June 27th, the Wright Museum will welcome Leah Dearborn. This is the fourth program of the Wright Museum’s 2023 Education Series.

Military ballooning in the United States began early in the Civil War. Balloons gave the Union the ability to view enemy troops from the “high ground” during a battle. Best known of the “aeronauts” was Thaddeus S.C. Lowe. He and others made numerous observations using hydrogen-filled balloons during the first two years of the war. World War I was the high point for the military use of observation balloons, which were extensively deployed by both sides.

Leah Dearborn is the Assistant Director at the Aviation Museum of New

Hampshire. She is an experienced communications professional with many articles to her credit and a passion for aviation.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20th 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 603569-1212.

Music on the Green Kicks off with Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio

On Sunday, July 2 at 4:00 p.m., Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio will kick off Music on the Green, an annual concert music series hosted and presented by Canterbury Shaker Village.

“When I was a kid, some of my first performances were on the grounds of Shaker Village amidst the historic buildings and surrounded by the beautiful rolling fields,” said Tirrell-Wysocki. “It’s a real treat being able to return and perform here all these years later… It feels like coming home.”

An Emmy nominated composer and critically acclaimed New Hampshire based fiddler and singer, Tirrell-Wysocki will be joined by fellow NH natives

Matt Jensen on guitar and Chris Noyes on upright bass.

Held outside in a natural, intimate setting, the Music on the Green series features various types of music for all ages and runs every Sunday from July 2 – September 17. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $20. Music on the Green is sponsored by CCA Global Partners, New Hampshire Dance Collaborative (NHDC), and Kathleen Belko, Trustee.

Village tours are available with a reservation before Music on the Green performances, while visitors are encouraged to explore the extensive trail system on the Village’s nearly 700-acre property.

To purchase tour tickets or learn more about the Village, which interprets Shaker life through tours, exhibits, buildings, gardens, and programs, visit shakers.org.

Canterbury Shaker Village is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

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Special Loon Cruises with NLRA’s EcoTours!

The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) is once again partnering with the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) to offer special Loon Cruises on Newfound Lake! These 2-hour cruises aboard the NLRA pontoon boat, Madelaine, feature a biologist from LPC to provide information on the behavior and ecology of loons as passengers tour Newfound on the lookout for loons and other wildlife such as bald eagles, otters, and osprey. These programs complement work by LPC and NLRA to support Newfound’s loons through monitoring and placement of a nesting raft.

This year’s Loon Cruises will take place June 22, July 6, and August 10.

You can learn more and book a tour at: NewfoundLake.org/EcoTours. NLRA

Volunteers Needed for One Community Project

Every summer, Gilford Community Church (GCC) and Gilford Youth Center (GYC) help a local resident in need through One Community Project (OCP), a program that needs volunteers for its next project, June 25 - June 28.

“We have more than a dozen volunteers, both youth and adults, but we are still a little short on numbers,” said Amber McLane, director of GCC’s Children and Youth Program. “These community service projects are fun and lunch will be provided.”

This year, OCP volunteers will assist a Gilford resident in need of general handyperson support and landscaping maintenance. “The tasks we perform will have a transformational impact on this resident’s home and life,” she said.

OCP is sponsored in part by Sherwin Williams, Walmart, Shaws, Bank of NH, and Gilford Village Store. “We are so thankful for these businesses who are supporting this event,” added McLane. “With just a few more volunteers, we can achieve everything we have set as our goals. There is no time requirement, so even 5 hours volunteered is a big help.” members receive a 25% discount on the price of the tour!

Located in Gilford, NH, GCC is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. To volunteer for OCP, register at gilfordcommunitychurch.org or contact McLane at gccyouthprogram@gmail.com.

Newfound EcoTours are part of NLRA’s initiative to introduce residents and visitors of the Newfound area to the unique qualities of Newfound Lake and the importance of protecting it. Along with educational programs to foster stewardship of our natural resources, the NLRA performs water quality monitoring, stormwater management, invasive species monitoring and prevention, and land conservation to work towards their mission of protecting and conserving the Newfound Watershed. Visit www.NewfoundLake.org to learn more about these programs and how you can join the effort.

Give $10 to Center Harbor Heritage Fund, Get $10 Off at The Common Man

Back by popular demand, the Sixth Annual “Give $10 & Get $10 Off Summer Fun-raising Campaign” for the Center Harbor Heritage Commission is now underway. Everyone who donates $10 to the Heritage Fund receives a Do Good Bonus card for $10 off their bill at The Common Man restaurants. This is a wonderful way to “do good” by giving back to the local community while having fun dining out with family and friends.

“Give $10 - Get $10 Off” Bonus cards are available by mail. Send your check for $10/card, payable to the “Heritage Fund,” to the Town of Center Harbor Heritage Commission, PO Box 140, Center Harbor, NH 03226 attn: K. Ponton. The cards will be mailed within 10 business days of check receipt to those who donate by mail.

Members of the Town Heritage Commission will also be outside EM Heath Supermarket in Center Harbor on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 from 10 am to 2 pm and at Moulton Farm in Meredith on Saturday, July 8 from 9 am to noon with Do Good Bonus cards. Cash or checks accepted. Only a limited number of Bonus cards are available, and they quickly “sell out” every summer. You may use more than one card at a time towards your bill at any Common Man restaurant and the Company Store, except Common Man Roadside, New Berry’s on the Common, and The Flying Monkey. The cards are valid until December 31, 2023.

Funds raised by the Do Good Bonus cards are used by the Heritage Commission to preserve Center Harbor’s historic places and protect its rural, small-town charm. Recent projects include restoring the 1843 Center Harbor Town House on Route 3, replacing the roof of the 1886 Centre Harbor Village School on Route 25B, and a building condition assessment with plans for repairs to the 1910 Nichols Memorial Library. For more information, please email the Heritage Commission at chheritage@yahoo.com