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Gilford: 14,700 sf. landmark off-water marina/boat service facility. Renowned for its service and close proximity to the town docks this property included 2 level parcels totaling 6.25 ac., 605' of road frontage, storage for 200 boats, the main showroom/offices/service building, and 5 other buildings. $2,500,000 MLS# 4957091

Laconia: 4BR/5BA, 4,892 sf. luxury home in the gated community of Long Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. With ample living space and a fantastic layout, this property is perfect for those who love entertaining guests. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring high-end appliances. $1,199,900 MLS# 4944051

Meredith: 5BR/3BA, 2,096 sf. spacious raised ranch with an attached 3 car garage is a rare find in Meredith. New roof replaced less than 2 years ago. Located just a short distance from downtown, public docks, boat ramp, resorts, restaurants and more! Income opportunity with rentals. $599,900 MLS# 4948099

Sanbornton: Beautiful 39-acre equestrian/farm property with over 700’ road frontage & 40’ frontage on Hunkins Pond. 3BR/4BA, 2,505 sf. home with many recent updates. 20x40 meter indoor riding arena, heated viewing gallery, 6-stall barn, outdoor riding ring, many run-in sheds, paddocks. $1,190,000 MLS# 4951679

Meredith: 3BR/2BA, 1,297 sf. split level on 2.11 ac. This open concept home has an updated kitchen opens to deck overlooking the private backyard. The barn style garage was built in 2016 and provides storage above. Upgrades include vinyl siding, deck, appliances, FHW system and water heater. $425,000 MLS# 4956182

Meredith: 11 ac. located minutes off I-93. The level and cleared home site is ready for you to build your dream home capturing the spectacular mountain views. The driveway permit is in place. A snowmobile trail intersects the lower half of the property making it an ideal for winter fun. $299,900 MLS# 4950625

Groton: 2.5 acres mountain view lot in Ethier Estates with 200’ of frontage on Cockermouth River stocked with trout by NHFG in the low tax Groton. Nearby ATV, snowmobile, hiking trails, fishing, and skiing making this a nice private and serene place to vacation or build a permanent residence. $149,900 MLS# 4956708

Laconia: 3BR/2BA, 2,084 sf. luxury condo overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee while still affording high privacy. Features include open concept living area with gorgeous lake views, granite countertops, hardwood & tile flooring, walk-in closet, fireplace, and direct access from the elevator. $1,349,900 MLS# 4939101

Meredith: 3BR/3BA, 1,954 sf. contemporary townhouse in The Grouse Point Club. This 3-level home features seasonal lake and mountain views, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, enclosed porch and garage. Just a short walk to 3 sandy beaches, tennis court, private yacht club and clubhouse. $739,000 MLS# 4953682

1 tsp granulated sugar

¼ tsp fresh grind black pepper

For the Cod

2 tbsp olive oil

4 fresh cod fillets, 6-8 oz per piece, 1

½ -2 lbs total

Salt and pepper

Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re soft and blistering, but still hold their shape, 9-12 minutes. Add in the white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Stir in the basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, sugar, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set aside until needed. As for the cod, heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Pat the cod dry with paper towels, then season both sides of the cod with salt and pepper. Place cod in the oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the cod over and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until it’s cooked through, but do not overcook. Pour the white wine tomato basil sauce over the cod, let the sauce warm up for a minute, then remove from heat and serve at once. This is a very restaurant-style quality meal that is easy to make, and much more affordable.

Continuing with a pan-seared fish dinner frame of mind, it’s time for salmon to shine in this stuffed recipe.

The stuffing is a Cajun crème cheese blend of flavors that is pretty darn good. The flavor of salmon is so yummy that in my opinion it often doesn’t really need a sauce in most cases. With the stuffing in this one, it truly doesn’t need a sauce. This one again is for 4 of you. Prep/cook time is under a half hour, although once prepped and stuffed, I suggest putting the fish in the fridge for 45-60 minutes to help solidify the stuffing which makes it easier to cook.

Creamy Cajun Stuffed Salmon

4 center cut salmon fillets, 6 oz each, the thicker the better, skin on

2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika

1 tsp dried marjoram leaves

Salt and fresh grind black pepper, to taste

6-8 oz cream cheese, room temp

2 oz finely shredded cheddar cheese

4 cloves garlic minced

1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning

3 tbsp olive or avocado oil, divided

1 tbsp butter, divided

Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Lemon wedges, for serving

Using a paring knife, cut a slit into the sides, horizontally, of each salmon fillet, halfway down, about ¾ of the way through to create a pocket. Do not cut all the way through. Season salmon fillets with paprika, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Rub in the seasonings with your fingers. Set them aside. In a mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, and Cajun seasoning, then mix and stir until well incorporated. Taste and adjust accordingly. If you like a spicier filling, add some cayenne pepper. Spoon the seasoned cheese mixture into the fish pockets. Refrigerate the salmon for at least 45 minutes and as long as overnight. Heat 1 ½ tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add 2 salmon fillets to the skillet, skinside down. Cook for 6 minutes, or until fillets are cooked about three-quarters of the way through. Using a spatula, carefully flip over the fillets, add ½ tbsp butter and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until cooked through. Slowly remove cooked fish from the pan, trying not to lose any of that filling. Set fish aside, covered, keeping warm in a low-heated oven. Add remaining oil to the skillet and cook the remaining two fillets repeating the entire process. Remove from heat. Garnish salmon with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges and serve with your favorite sides.

For today’s finale, I’m going back to shrimp for this awesome sauté pasta dish. I know many of you are staying away from carbs so pasta may not be your cup of tea nowadays, but I know many more who still love a good pasta dish occasionally and if this is you, this is a favorite of mine. More times than not when you see a shrimp/pasta dish, scampi, carbonara or primavera are usually part of the dish’s name. This dish is Italian inspired with lots of flavors at play. Garlic combined with sun-dried tomatoes is smothered in a top-notch spicy creamy sauce and served over fettuccine pasta. You can always make this more your own by adding other shellfish or chunks of fish, adding veggies and/or switching up the pasta. This again feeds 4 and takes 4045 minutes.

Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spicy

Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

1 lb shrimp, 16/20, 21/25, or 26/30 in size, peeled and deveined, thawed and patted dry

6 oz sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, patted dry

2-3 tbsp of the oil from the sundried tomatoes

¼ tsp salt

¼- ½ tsp paprika

¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper

4-5 garlic cloves minced

1 ½ cups half-and-half or whole milk

1 tsp dried basil

¼- ½ tsp crushed red pepper

1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded

12-16 oz fettuccine pasta

In a large skillet, sauté the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side in the sundried tomato oil. They do not need to be cooked completely. Turn off heat and pull the shrimp out with a slotted spoon and set aside. Turn heat back on to medium and add the minced garlic and the sun-dried tomatoes, sprinkle with a small amount of salt, and paprika, and cook on medium heat for about 2 more minutes. Add the half-and-half, basil, black and crushed red pepper to the skillet and bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Whisk the Parmesan cheese into the hot cream and stir to melt cheese, on the lowest heat setting, until cheese is melted. Remove the sauce from heat. Add more salt, basil, and crushed red pepper if desired, to taste. Pop the shrimp into the sauce. In the meantime, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water. Add cooked pasta to the creamy mixture. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out, a little at a time. Bust out some delicious crusty bread and maybe a salad and you have yourself a winner. Enjoy what little quiet time we have left banging around our piece of heaven in these parts as the next time I write to you, it will be the week of the 4th of July, then it is Game On!!! I’ll share some good old fashioned grilling ideas for the big week as that is when grilling season truly kicks off for much of the public. Until then, keep your taste buds smiling, and if you care to reach out with any questions or feedback, touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail. com.

Craft Fair at Gunstock Mountain

Come and celebrate at the 4th of July Weekend Craft Fair at Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, NH, on July 1-2 - Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm both days! A special feature will be free, handcrafted wooden airplane kits for the first 50 children who see Bruce McEwen who will be exhibiting his beautiful American flags and wooden signs. There will be over 100 fabulous arts & crafts exhibitors with a wide range of arts & crafts including cedar wood furniture, leather jewelry, wildlife photography, handsome soy candles, handpainted metal/wood/slates/

Model Yacht Club to Host Open House

On Saturday, July 1, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Back Bay Skippers Model Yacht Club will host an Open House at Bridges Falls Path in Wolfeboro.

At the Open House, The Back Bay Skippers will demonstrate various model yachts and explain techniques for sailing them. “They will also let folks have a hand at sailing one of the yachts,” noted Program Manager Anne Lennon. “It will be a lot of fun.”

For those interested in — or curious about — model yachts, The Back Bay Skippers also teach Model Yacht Building Workshops. The next one is sched- uled to take place, July 10 - July 14, for adults and youth (14 and up).

During this weeklong workshop, participants will learn how to construct a model sailboat in “a friendly, stress-free, and fun environment.”

“No experience with woodworking tools is necessary, either” remarked Martha Cummings, executive director of New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM). “All you need to do is come prepared to have fun.” skis, resin art pictures, handcrafted wooden spoons, various jewelry styles, gourmet vinegars & oils, gourmet honey, Raku pottery, handsome macrame chairs, American wooden flags, laser engraved wood & glassware, dog & cat toys/treats/apparel, CBD products, charcuterie boards, bath & body products, Lake Winnipesaukee signs, unisex perfumes, corn hole bags, whoopie pies, kettle corn, & lots more. Music both days. Free Admission. Friendly, leashed pets welcome. Food. Rain or Shine Under Canopies. For more info, call Joyce (603) 387-1510.

NHBM’s Model Yacht Open House takes place on Saturday, July 1 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the Bridge Falls Path adjacent to Foss Field in downtown Wolfeboro.

Presented by joycescraftshows.com

Hansel & Gretel Antiques

Through June 30, Robert Gordon Show & Sale, to honor the late Robert Gordon, well known locally and afar, paintings for sale. Open 10 am-5 pm, Wed.-Mon., ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

June 24-Sept. 2, Tiny Treasures, Great Joys, exhibit at Sandwich Historical Society, 10 am-4 pm, Thurs.-Sat., Wentworth Exhibit Room and Elisha Marston House Museum, Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple St., Center Sandwich, 284-6269, www.sandwichhistorical.org.

June 26, 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, 476-5900.

June 26, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration suggested: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

June 26, Story Time, 11-11:30 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 27, Early American Military Aviation and Military Ballooning, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212.

June 27, Guided Bird Walk, 7:30-10 am, free, open to everyone, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, pre-registration: 744-8689.

June 27, Horse Whisperer, 4:30 pm, Leach Equine explains partnership between horse behavior and human mindfulness, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 5246042.

June 27, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Jeff Mitchell, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www. castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 27, The Past, Present and Future of NH’s Indigenous People, 6:30 pm, Old Town Hall, Gilmanton Iron Works, Gilmanton Historical Society, info@gilmantonhistoricalsocity.org.

June 27, Understanding Stress, 10 am, how to combat stress, with Dr. Amanda of Awakening Chiropractic, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

June 28, Katie Dobbins Music & Hermit Woods Winery present Songwriter RoundUp, 6-8:30 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

June 28, Ossipee Ring Dike Complex, 7 pm, presented by Nelson Eby, NH Geological Society, Freedom Historical Society, 733-9307, www.freedomhistoricalsociety.org

June 28, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6-7 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 29, Community Night Out, 5:30-8 pm, Kelley Park, Bristol, Silver Circus performance, music, climbing wall, ice cream, touch a truck and more, 744-2713.

June 29, Daniela Schachter Trio, 6-9 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

June 29, Decatur Creek Concert, 7:30 pm, Wolfeboro Congregational Church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, tickets: Black’s Paper Store, info: 569-5210.

June 29, Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories, 6-7 pm, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, free, 524-4775, www.laconialibrary.org.

June 29, Guided Weed Watcher Paddle, 9-11 am, paddle to learn how to identify invasive aquatic plants, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

June 29, Lake Discovery Day, 10:30 am-noon, free, games, art, activities, takes place outside, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, pre-registration required: 5694554, www.nhbm.org.

June 29, Land, People & Property, 10:30 am-noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

June 29, Magic Workshop with Andrew Silver and the Silver Circus, 3-4 pm, magic, mentalism, hands-on practice, Minot-Sleeper Library, Bristol, 744-3352.

June 29, Patriotic Sing-A-Long, 11 am, join Jane Ellis and sing songs, wear red, white and blue, light refreshments served, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 5246042.

June 29, Peter Mulvey at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission: https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

June 29-July 8, Nunsense, Barnstormers, summer theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 3238500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org

June 30, Catfish Howl concert, 6-8 pm, free, Belknap Mill, held in Rotary Park (next to the Mill), bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

June 30, Classic Movie Series, Pal Joey, 1-3 pm, Bradley Room, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428.

June 30, Dave Ayotte Duo, live music in Town Square, 6-9 pm, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com, 1-800-987-7633.

June 30, Empire Trio, 7:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 5197506, www.lakeportopera.com guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

Birthday Bash for the Animals

June 30, John Davidson at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission: https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

June 30, Kayak Paddle Trip, 10-11 am, Merrymeeting River, Alton, space limited, register by June 28, 875-0109, parksrec@alton.nh.gov

June 30, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30-10:30 am, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 30, Morning Mindfulness, Paddle on Squam, 7-10 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, pre-registration: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336.

June 30, Music in the Park, open mic concerts, sign up: 5:30 pm, music starts at 6 pm, free, Hesky Park, Rt. 3, Meredith, all musicians welcome, bring chairs, picnic, snacks, 533-5490, kitty@metrocast.net. Weekly through Sept. 1.

June 30, Piano Night with David Lockwood, 6-9 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

June 30, Screen Printing Basics with Bill Mitchell, 10:30 am-3:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 284-6831, https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/

June 30, Team Up Together, 7 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

June 30, Three Doors Down, 8 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www. banknhpavilion.com.

June 30-Aug. 1, Painting with a Purpose art exhibit, paintings of Marc Bard, lobby of Meredith Village Savings Bank, 24 NH Rt. 25, Meredith, art sale proceeds benefit Meredith Food Pantry, 279-7986, https://benjylevine07.wixsite.com/paintingforapurpose

July 1-31, The Mountains Are Calling, artwork inspired by the mountains, in wood, fiber, glass and more, Meredith League of NH Craftsmen, Rt. 3, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, 279-7920, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org

July 1, Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby, 9 am-1 pm, Cate Island, Baldwin family dock, Wentworth Watershed, Lake Wentworth, Wolfeboro, 534-0222.

July 1, Caterpillar Count, 2-4 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, pre-registration: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336. Also July 8.

July 1, Chicago, 8 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion. com.

July 1, Compaq Big Band Outdoor Concert, 7 pm, free, Wolfeboro Community Bandstand, Cate Park, Wolfeboro, 569-2200.

July 1, Create a Handmade Journal, with Robin Cornwell, 2:30-4 pm, ArtWorks Gallery, 132 White Mt. Highway, Chocorua. Pre-register: 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 1, Fireworks, dusk, Crystal Lake Park, Gilmanton, 186 Crystal Lake Rd., Gilmanton.

July 1, Fireworks, dusk, foot of Newfound Lake, Bristol, rain date July 2.

July 1, Fireworks, 9:30 pm, Tamworth.

July 1, Fourth on the Farm, 10 am-4 pm, celebrate birth of the nation, banjo music by Bob Kilham, strawberry shortcake, lawn games, and more, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

July 1, Hikers Club: Bald Knob via Cutoff, 8-11 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

July 1, Independence Day Family Carnival, 11 am-3 pm, Town Square Gazebo, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-987-7633.

July 1, John Davidson at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/ https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

July 1, Jonathan Sarty concert, 7 pm, food trucks trucks, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth.

July 1, Lakescape Oil Painting with Ann Xavier, 9 am-noon, League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 284-6831, https:// centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/.

July 1, Live Music in Town Square, noon-3 pm: Jessica Olson Duo; 6-9 pm: Bob Pratte Band, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com or call 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

July 1, Patriotic Boat Parade, 5 pm, Alton Bay, coordinated by Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, great spectator event, 875-6161.

July 1, Piano Night – musician TBA, 6-9 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

July 1, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, music by John Irish, on the patio, 3-6 pm, Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

July 1, Terrestrial Invasive Plant Removal, 9-11 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, pre-registration: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336. Also July 8.

July 1, The Shifters, outdoor summer concert series, 7-9 pm, free, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, bring a chair and enjoy the music, in case of rain cancellation by 2 pm day of concert: 875-0109.

July 1, Wolfeboro Lions Club 3rd Annual Car Show, 11 am-2 pm at the Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Road off Rt. 28 in Wolfeboro. Fun, no classes, non-judged event, all vehicles and motorcycles welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle, and concessions are available, 651-6598.

July 1-2, 4th of July Weekend Craft Fair at Gunstock, 10 am-5 pm, over 100 exhibitors, held rain or shine under canopies, live music, food, free admission and parking, leashed dogs welcome, Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, www.joycescraftshows.com, Joyce: 387-1510.

July 1-Sept. 9, Snoopy and the Red Baron, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212.

July 2, 5K Race, 7 am registration begins at Todd Randlett Trucking, 8 am 5K race starts, 1 pm cornhole tournament at Ashland Ballfield with barbecue, bit.ly/Ashland5K.

July 2, Animal Encounters, 10-11 am, presented by expert naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Town Square, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

July 2, Cornhole Tournament, 1 pm, Ashland Ballfield, with bbq by Ashland 4th of July Committee, cornhole sign up: bit.ly/AshlandCornhole.

July 2, Falling in Reverse, 6:30 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www. banknhpavilion.com.

July 2, Free Admission Day, 10 am-4 pm, free admission for all on this day, NH Boat Museum, Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 2, Guided Hike: Oak Ridge, 10 am-noon, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

July 2, Hymn for Her, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

July 2, Laconia 4th of July Celebration, parade 3:30 pm line up of participants at Laconia High School, 4:30 pm parade travels to Opechee Park, N. Main St., Laconia, followed by events/food, fun in park with fireworks at 10 pm, 524-0521.

July 2, Meredith on Canvas, 10 am-5 pm, artists painting outside around downtown Meredith, on Do the Loop Trail, good spectator event, meredithoncanvas@gmail.com, gmp@greatermeredith.org

July 2, Movie in the Park – National Treasure, 8 pm, Ashland, info: julyfourth@ashland.nh.gov

July 2, Music on the Green with Jordan Tirrell-Wysoki Trio, 4 pm, free admission with suggested donation, bring lawn chair for seating and snacks, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 3, Story Time, 11-11:30 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, in partnership with Moultonborough Public Library, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds. org, 476-5900.

July 3, Tedeschi Trucks Band, 7 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www. banknhpavilion.com.

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

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

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

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

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 2 pm, downtown Center Harbor.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, Moultonborough, 11 am, from Blake Rd. to Moultonborough Function Hall at 139 Old Rt. 109 for a free barbecue and trophy presentation. Call 603476-88685.

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

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

Ongoing

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

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

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

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

Bristol Farmers Market, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Millstream Park, Rt. 3A, Bristol, 273-1058.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Garden Tour, 9:30-10:30 am on Fridays, also first & third Saturdays monthly through Oct. 7, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 4765900, www.castleintheclouds.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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