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Motorcycle Week Celebrates Its First Century

By Jessica Caputo

Laconia Motorcycle Week, one of the oldest and most revered motorcycle rallies in the United States, has been captivating motorcycle enthusiasts and riders since its inception in 1916. Nestled in the scenic Lakes Region of New Hampshire, this iconic event has evolved into an annual celebration that draws bikers from all corners of the country. Spanning over a century, Laconia Motorcycle Week has become an enduring symbol of freedom, camaraderie, and the exhilarating spirit of motorcycling. As the rally enters its next century, it is poised to continue captivating enthusiasts and riders from around the world with new and exciting experiences.

Laconia Motorcycle Week owes its origins to a small group of motorcycling enthusiasts who formed the Laconia Motorcycle Club in 1916. The inaugural event, held on July 8th that year, was a modest gathering of a few hundred participants who shared their passion for motorcycles and the open road. Over the years, the rally grew steadily in popularity, attracting more riders, exhibitors, and spectators. In its early years, Laconia Motorcycle Week faced numerous challenges, including temporary suspensions during World War II and fuel shortages in the 1970s. However, the event persevered and emerged stronger each time, firmly establishing itself as an iconic motorcycle rally.

By the 1960s and 1970s, Laconia Motorcycle Week had gained national recognition, drawing tens of thou-

sands of attendees. The rally became renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, thrilling races, and lively festivities. Today, it continues to captivate motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages, maintaining its status as a must-attend event in the motorcycling calendar. This week offers a diverse range of activities and attractions that cater to riders and spectators alike. The rally serves as a hub for motorcycle manufacturers, vendors, and enthusiasts to showcase the latest bikes, accessories, and gear. The bustling vendor village provides an opportunity for attendees to explore a wide array of products and services, from motorcycle parts and apparel to custom-built bikes and memorabilia.

Furthermore, Laconia Motorcycle Week continues to play a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich history of motorcycling. The rally honors the pioneers and legends of the industry through dedicated exhibits and tributes.

Vintage motorcycle shows showcase meticulously restored classics, providing a glimpse into the past and paying homage to the machines that paved the way for today’s modern bike. This celebration of heritage instills a sense of pride and appreciation for the roots of motorcycling, ensuring that future generations understand and cherish the legacy they inherit.

One of the most anticipated highlights of Laconia Motorcycle Week is the thrilling racing events. The Lakes Region Speedway, a historic racetrack, hosts exhilarating motorcycle races that draw both amateur and professional riders from around the country. Spectators can witness heart-pounding action as competitors battle for victory, pushing their machines to the limit.

In addition to the racing and riding experiences, Laconia Motorcycle Week features a diverse range of entertainment options. Live music performanc-

es, stunt shows, bike shows, and tattoo contests are just a few of the attractions that keep attendees entertained throughout the week. The spirit of camaraderie pervades the event as like-minded individuals come together to share stories, forge new friendships, and celebrate their mutual love for motorcycles.

The rally also offers a myriad of scenic rides, allowing participants to explore the natural beauty and scenic views of the Lakes Region. From picturesque lakeside routes to winding mountain roads, Laconia provides an idyllic backdrop for unforgettable motorcycle adventures. Riders can join organized group rides or venture out on their own, experiencing the freedom and exhilaration that motorcycling embodies. Attendees can take advantage of the region’s picturesque views, hiking trails and camping sites. Leaving them to immerse themselves in the natural splendor that New Hampshire has to offer.

One of the reasons Laconia Motorcycle Week has stood the test of time is its ability to adapt and evolve. While the core essence of the rally remains unchanged, organizers have continually introduced new attractions and activities to keep the event fresh and engaging. In recent years, the rally has embraced emerging trends in the motorcycling community, such as the rising popularity of electric motorcycles. Attendees can now witness demonstra-

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tions and test rides of the latest electric bike models, highlighting the industry’s efforts toward sustainability and innovation.

Moreover, Laconia Motorcycle Week has embraced the digital age, leveraging technology to enhance the attendee experience. The event now features dedicated mobile applications and online platforms that provide up-todate information on schedule, events, and attractions. Riders can plan their itineraries, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and share their experiences with friends online and through social media. This allows more room for the motorcycle community to grow and foster the sense of community that defines the rally.

Laconia Motorcycle Week holds immense significance not only for the motorcycling community but also for the local economy and tourism industry. The event injects vitality into the region, with hotels, restaurants, and

businesses benefiting from the influx of visitors. Laconia and the surrounding towns have embraced the rally as an integral part of their cultural identity, eagerly anticipating the arrival of riders and spectators each year.

The economic impact of Laconia Motorcycle Week cannot be overstated. The rally brings in a significant amount of revenue for the local economy, supporting small businesses and generating employment opportunities. Hotels and campgrounds fill up months in advance, and restaurants bustle with activity as attendees fuel up for the day’s adventures. Local merchants set up shop, offering a wide range of motorcycle-related products and services. From parts and accessories to custom apparel and memorabilia. The rally provides a boost to tourism, highlighting the natural beauty of the Lakes Region and attracting visitors from far and near.

Beyond its economic significance, Laconia Motorcycle Week has left an indelible mark on the motorcycling community and the broader cultur-

al landscape. It has become a symbol of freedom, adventure, and the pursuit of an open road. The rally embodies the spirit of rebellion and individuality that has been associated with motorcycling throughout history. It serves as a reminder that, for many riders, the motorcycle represents more than just a mode of transportation- it represents a way of life.

As Laconia Motorcycle Week continues to grow, its impact on charitable initiatives and community involvement has also expanded. The rally serves as a platform to raise awareness and funds for various causes, supporting organizations dedicated to motorcycle safety, veteran support and local community development. Charity rides, auctions, and fundraising events are an integral part of the rally, allowing participants to give back and make a positive impact beyond the realm of motorcycling.

Laconia Motorcycle Week also plays a crucial role in promoting motorcycle safety and awareness. The rally serves as a platform for organizations and advocates to educate riders about responsible riding practices, proper gear, and the importance of sharing the road with other vehicles. Safety demonstrations and workshops are conducted, empowering riders to make informed decisions and ride responsibly. Which is the number one most important thing. Laconia Motorcycle Week serves as a beacon of safety, reminding riders to enjoy the thrill of motorcycling while prioritizing their well-being and that of others.

Another noteworthy aspect of Laconia Motorcycle Week is the recognition and celebration of the diverse and

inclusive nature of the motorcycling community. The rally welcomes riders from all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, or ethnicity. It has become a melting pot of all cultures, where individuals come together to share their passion for motorcycling and to break down barriers! Events like the Womens Motorcycle Ride and the International Parade of Flags highlights the rally’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and fostering a sense of belonging among all participants.

Furthermore, the legacy of Laconia Motorcycle Week extends far beyond the rally itself. It has inspired the creation of similar events and gatherings throughout the country, each with its unique flavor and traditions. Laconia’s century-long existence has set a standard for motorcycle rallies, showcasing the power of passion, community, and perseverance.

Laconia Motorcycle Week stands as a testament to the enduring allure of motorcycles and the vibrant spirit of the motorcycling community. For over a century, riders and enthusiasts have come together to celebrate their shared love for the open road, forging bonds, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. From its humble beginnings in 1916 to its current status as a cultural phenomenon, Laconia Motorcycle Week continues to captivate and inspire, fueling dreams and aspirations of motorcyclists from all walks of life. As the rally enters its next century, one can only imagine the countless adventures, camaraderie, and exhilaration that lie ahead for this legendary event.

Antique Boat Show in Wolfeboro

in 1999 with the mission and purpose of promoting the use of Lyman boats, the NELG also supports activities that promote youth involvement and interest in wooden boat building, repair, and maintenance.

The NELG is a 503(c) charitable organization, and we make regular donations to the NH Boat Museum, The

Landing School and Lowell’s Boat Shop to benefit wooden boat programs for young people.

For more information, see our website NewEnglandLymanGroup.com or check our FB page. You can also email NELGevents@gmail.com or call Betsy Bryant at 603 591-5176 with any questions.

Don’t miss the 23rd Annual New England Lyman Group Boat Show at the Wolfeboro Town Docks on Saturday, June 10th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. See a variety of classic Lyman and other Lapstrake wooden boats all enjoyed on New England lakes for decades. In addition to beautiful boats, we’ll have music, entertainment, silent auc-

tion and a raffle. The NH Boat Museum will join us with information about their programs. Talk with boat owners and vote for your favorite boat!

The New England Lyman Group, also known as NELG, has members who regularly use and enjoy their boats. Many members do their own boat maintenance and restoration. Founded

Community Arts Fund Supports Youth Art in the Region

Each year, the Governor Wentworth Arts Council provides funding to promote the arts across disciplines within the Eastern Lakes Region. The Community Arts Fund is open to all artists and organizations within the area of the Governor Wentworth School District.

For 2023, the Governor Wentworth Arts Council is proud to support two local youth art projects.

Kingswood Theater will utilize funding to support the acquisition of a dance instructor for choreography for 2023 choreography development. This self-funded High School theater program provides performing arts education and experiences to students in Grades 7-12. Choreography this year will include dance styles from

the 1930s and the Renaissance for the spring as well as traditional musical theater dance in the fall.

The Kingswood Youth Center will utilize funding to support the creation of a traveling mural. The mural will reflect messages of the environment and sustainability through thoughtful youth-led symbols created on each panel. The mural will find a “home base” at the Wolfeboro Public Library between traveling to the Kingswood Youth Center and other interested organizations.

The Community Arts Fund is closed for 2023 (all funds have been allocated). Information on future funding can be found at governorwentworthartscouncil.org

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“Compostion” New Work by Shani McLane and Valerie Vermeulen

Patricia Ladd Carega gallery, in Center Sandwich, begins the season on June 3rd, 2023 with an exhibit of new work by local artists Shani McLane and Valerie Vermeulen. The exhibit is entitled “Composition”. McLane’s bold silk screen designs relate to our natural environment as do Vermeulen’s metaphorical landscapes. McLane’s vibrant color is a contrast to Vermeulen’s more tonal palette. Each artist presents a compelling realization of composition at its best. Join us for the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the artists, bring your questions and comments and celebrate another season of art in the barn with us. The gallery is located at 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich. www.patricialad-

dcaregagallery.com or 603 284 7728.

Shani McLane is originally from Northern California. In 2000 she moved to New Hampshire. She studied printmaking at the University of Southern California and holds a BFA and M.ED. Her pieces “focus on the technique of silk-screening inks and enamels onto paper and glass”. McLane has taught workshops, given lectures and exhibited at a number of national and international locations including Pilchuck Glass School (Washington) and Plymouth State University (New Hampshire) to mention only a few. McLane uses her printmaking techniques to promote the STEAM Initiative (Science, Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) and communicate

environmental issues. The work on exhibit at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery primarily focuses on “the importance of the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway as well as the long-term shift in climate patterns.” She has written a syllabus entitled “Engineering the Glass Seed” which she has taught in a number of locations here and abroad.

Valerie Vermeulen: Lives and works in Holderness, NH. She has had several exhibitions at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery over the past few years and we are happy to show yet another collection of new work. Vermeulen is working on her PhD in Fine Art in New York City. Her words better describe her work:

“These pieces are experimentations in the amplification of meditation and consciousness in my work.

The intent is to perpetuate metaphorical and affective forms through the references of various colors and shapes and symbols. The connection to landscape continues to be imminent in my work as it defines my love of place and also demonstrates a profound example of an immense quality of depth and expansion which could also be revealed as a symbol of awakening consciousness.”

We are delighted to be beginning a

new season of exceptional exhibits at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery and we are looking forward to an interesting summer of talks, conversations, workshops and more. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and Instagram and stop by whenever you are in Sandwich. There’s a lot happening in our small town!

Community Festival at Castle

Join Castle in the Clouds and the Lakes Region Art Association/Gallery for a fun-filled community festival on Saturday, June 10th from 10 am-2 pm. Adults and children are invited to check in at the Castle in the Clouds booth to receive your “Scavenger Hunt” list. Visit the different artists, crafters, and community organizations to complete the scavenger hunt. Turn in your completed Scavenger Hunt list and win a prize from Castle in the

Clouds.

Lakes Region Art Association/Gallery tents will be set up for a Community painting and fun Children’s activity. Community organizations, entertainers, and crafters will join us for this special Festival on June 10th from 10 am - 2 pm (rain date June 11th) Visit our website for more information about the gallery: www.LRAANH. org

Ham and Bean Supper on June 8 in Union

A fabulous meal awaits you! Thursday, June 8 is the date for the next traditional ham and bean supper at the Reunion Grange – Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main Street in the village of Union in the town of Wakefield. The menu includes: two kinds of homemade beans, sliced ham, salads, rolls, assorted home-made pies, coffee, and lemonade. All that for $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child! Seating is on a first come, first served basis - no reservations. Tickets go on sale at 4:30 PM and the meal will be served from 5:30 -7:00 PM. The great cooks of the

Union Congregational Church have been preparing and serving these suppers for decades and they have become a popular summertime tradition. There is plenty of free parking behind the church, which is across the street from Hotchkiss Commons, and along the street. The building is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible. Call Betty at 603-473-2727 for directions or more information. Come for the food and stay to visit with your neighbors. Takeout will also be available. All proceeds will be used to support the Church Fellowship’s mission outreach.

Shani McLane, Svalbard #I, Screen Print on paper, Valerie Vermeulen, Meditation, ink on watercolor paper.

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Bike Week BBQ

By Chef Kelly

Let’s talk food, and food off the grill keeping the big appetites of the biker crowd in mind. In my 30+ years of cooking during Bike Week in the 603, and well over half of which down in The Weirs, I have learned many times over what the crowd seems to like. That consists mostly of burgers, wings, and ribs, so those are going to be my focus and game plan today. One thing is for sure though my friends and that is that you don’t have to be a member of the biker community to be a fan of these recipes. As long as you have a grill, the chances are great you will test drive a few of these over the course of the summer for sure.

As I usually do, let’s start off with a great appetizer, that being a great wing recipe, although for the right crowd, wings can easily be the main meal. I’m part of that crowd. This grilled wing recipe comes with a few delicious and quick sauces which will up your BBQ game big time if you grill a lot. The wings themselves are basic with minimal extras which is great in its simplicity, but the sauces will give extra greatness with the variety of choices. This recipe is for 4 lbs of wings, generally feeding 6. There is no marinating involved meaning these will go together quickly, easily within 45 minutes. If you want the wings sauced while

grilled, I suggest at least doubling up on at least one of the sauce recipes.

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4 lbs of wings, ideally fresh but frozen works too

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

For The Creamy Buffalo Sauce

½ cup hot sauce

½ cup blue cheese or ranch dressing

For The Garlic Parmesan, which I suggest serving warm

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 tbsp melted butter

6 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced

For The Honey BBQ

2 cup ketchup

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup apple cider vinegar

4 tbsp honey

2 tsp salt

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp black pepper

Let’s start with the sauces. For the buffalo sauce, simply combine the hot sauce and blue cheese dressing in a small bowl and stir to combine. For the garlic parmesan sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine and serve warm. For

the honey BBQ sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and serve warm. As for the wings, preheat the grill to medium-high to high, pat the wings dry and spray or drizzle the chicken wings with oil and then season on all sides with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Make sure the grill is oiled. Place the wings directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and grill them for 15-20 minutes, flipping every 3-5 minutes to prevent burning and to crisp the skin. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170-175 degrees, which is higher than the usual 165 degrees, but it helps give you a clean, pull-off-the-bone wing. Remove the wings from the grill. Toss in a sauce, or dip/drizzle the sauce on the top or whatever floats your boat. Great wings with fun options.

It’s time for a ride through burger town now, and it’s a large town. I have some great versions for you in many varieties. We’ll be making burgers with ground beef with a homemade peanut chipotle BBQ sauce to making a couple with ground pork with some great additions, not to mention a fabulous stuffed burger, plus two ginormous biker burgers, but let’s start with the peanut chipotle BBQ burger. The

sauce for this is a keeper for most anything grilled with such a great combo of flavors. Any sauce with peanut butter is a huge winner in my book. Admittedly, there is nothing out of the ordinary with the actual burger but it’s all about the sauce. The sauce takes a little over a half hour to make and can be used either while warm or at room temp. This recipe is for 4 burgers, although you may have some sauce leftover, which is never a bad thing. I actually suggest at least doubling the sauce recipe as it will hold great under refrigeration for 2 months and you will want to use this for future grilling or as a sandwich condiment.

Cheeseburger with a Peanut Chipotle BBQ Sauce

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp minced fresh ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup tomato puree

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp molasses

3 tbsp pure ancho chili powder

1 canned chipotle in adobo, minced

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½ cup water

2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

Salt and freshly ground pepper

4 quality hamburger buns, split and buttered

1 ½ lbs ground beef chuck

4-8 slices of sharp cheddar, or cheese of your choice

1 scallion, finely chopped

8 slices of cooked bacon, optional

Lettuce, tomato, and onion slices, for serving, optional

In a medium saucepan, heat the 1 tbsp of oil. Add the onion and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add the tomato puree, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, honey, molasses, ancho chile powder, chipotle and water. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a blender. Add the peanut butter and puree until smooth. Season the barbecue sauce with salt and pepper. Form the meat into four 1-inch-thick patties and brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill over high heat, turning once after 5 minutes. Brush the burgers with some of the sauce and grill until lightly glazed, about 2 minutes. Top with the cheddar and scallion, close the grill and cook just until the cheese is completely melted, about 1 minute. Brush the cut sides of the buns with butter or oil and grill until toasted, about 30 seconds. Brush both sides of the toasted rolls with more sauce, set the burgers on the buns, top with bacon and veggies of choice and serve right away. Don’t be afraid to add extra sauce as it’s delicious!

If you have never had a stuffed burger, I strongly suggest giving one a try. The options are almost endless. The premise is you put some of your favorite spices, herbs, and burger extras inside the middle of the burger when

forming the patties and once cooked, you get that deliciousness in every bite. This one is made with an ooey gooey mixture inspired by the Mexican dip Chile con queso, made with melted cheese and roasted chiles. To start with, you need to grill the peppers and garlic, and then chop them up and make the mixture and start making the stuffed burgers. This will get you 4 cheesy, spicy burgers.

Chili Cheese Stuffed Burgers

4 chile peppers, I suggest 2 habaneros and 2 jalapeños

Extra-virgin olive oil

1 large garlic clove, unpeeled

4 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 ½ lbs ground beef

4 kaiser rolls, split

Lettuce leaves, sliced onion

Jarred salsa, warm or at room temp Light a grill to medium-high. Rub the chiles with olive oil. Thread the jalapeños and garlic onto a skewer and grill until charred all over. Using tongs, repeat with the habaneros. Peel the chiles and discard the stems and seeds. Peel the garlic. Chop the chiles and garlic and transfer to a bowl. Fold in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cut eight 6-inch squares of wax paper, divide the beef among them. Pat each portion into a 5-inch round, a little thicker in the center. Using a ¼ cup measure, mound ¼ of the cheese mixture in the centers of 4 patties. Top with the remaining patties, then press the edges to seal. Flatten the centers so that the burgers are even. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the cut sides of the rolls with oil. Grill the burgers over a high heat, turning once, about 7-8 minutes total for medium-rare to medium. Toast the Kaiser rolls. Place the burgers on the rolls and top with salsa, lettuce leaves, and onion.

The next two burger recipes include ground pork in the recipes, this one combines pork with ground beef. This one is a twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, which is wildly popular in the Miami area, as well as in so many great

restaurants nationwide. Once you look at the list of ingredients, you will see how similar this is to the famous sandwich, except it includes the great grill flavor of the ground pork/beef burger. This will get you 4 burgers.

Cuban Sandwich Burgers

3/4 lb ground beef

3/4 lb ground pork

1 ½ tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 ¼ tsp garlic salt, divided

¾ tsp pepper, divided

¾ cup mayo

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

4 sturdy quality hamburger buns, split

8 thin slices Swiss cheese

4 slices deli ham

8 sandwich pickle stacker slices

Prepare grill for medium to medium-high heat. Place a large cast-iron skillet on grill grates. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, lemon juice, ¾ tsp garlic salt and half the pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties, ½ inch thick. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160 degrees, medium-well to well, 5-7 minutes on each side. Drop the heat to medium-low. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, and the remaining garlic salt and pepper and spread over cut sides of buns. Place burgers on bun bottoms, then top with Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, and bun tops. Using oven mitts, carefully place preheated skillet on top of the sandwiches. Grill sandwiches, covered, until buns are browned, and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes, but babysit to make sure they don’t burn. Take off the grill and slice them in half and serve. So good!

Next, this one is done totally with ground pork and has a great Asian flare to it, from the ginger sesame seasonings to the crunchy slaw. This one also makes 4 burgers of awesomeness.

Ginger Sesame Pork Burgers with Slaw

1 ½ lbs ground pork

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 ½ tsp Asian sesame oil

Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper

4 thick slices of choice of cheese, I prefer extra sharp cheddar

4 quality burger rolls

2 cups shredded Cole slaw mix

2 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp soy sauce

½ cup mayo combined with 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce

Light a grill to medium-high and make sure it is well oiled. In a large bowl, mix the pork with the scallions, ginger, garlic, 1 tsp of sesame oil, 2 tsp of kosher salt and ½ tsp pepper. Form the meat into four patties, ¾ inch thick. Grill the burgers, turning once, until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes total. Melt the cheese on them. Lightly toast the buns on the grill. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the coleslaw mix with the rice vinegar, soy sauce and the remaining ½ tsp of sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the sriracha mayo on both halves of the buns, top the lower half with the burgers, then with the slaw and serve.

I have 2 more burgers for you, and these are not for the faint of heart as these 2 are both stacked high with mega-toppings. This first one was arguably my biggest seller during all my Bike Weeks in the restaurant biz. Many of my line cooks used to laugh at me at times telling me there was no way these would sell. Suffice it to say I got the last laugh as I watched them make these while complaining much of time as they realized they were wrong. The main players in this one besides the actual burger are BBQ pulled pork and bacon, and lots of it. This is by no means a burger to eat on a regular basis, but if you’re in the mood to be bad, this is the one for you. Yup, once again this makes 4 burgers, very filling burgers but so worth it if you dare.

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Filthy Biker Burgers

2 lbs bacon, cooked until crisp, chopped small but not too fine

2 cups cooked barbecue pulled pork, roughly chopped

1 ½ lbs ground beef

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4-8 slices of pepper jack cheese

Toasted quality burger rolls

Your favorite BBQ sauce

Thinly sliced red onions and tomatoes

Sliced pickles

Lettuce

Combine the bacon, pork, and beef in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands to evenly distribute the different meats. Shape the patties with your hands into 4 even-sized burgers, or more if you want them smaller. Place them on a large tray. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set the tray in the refrigerator while you preheat your oiled grill to medium-high heat. Set a spray bottle of water next to the grill, so that you can spray down any flareups. Place the cold burgers on the grill and don’t touch them again until they are browned on the bottom and about halfway up the sides, about 4-5 minutes. You should be able to easily slide your spatula under them. If flames flare up from the fat in the burger, spritz the burgers with a little water. Flip the burgers carefully and continue grilling over medium-high heat until there are grill marks under the burgers, about 5-6 more minutes. Transfer the burgers over to one side of the grill and turn the

burners off under the burgers and adjust the other burners to medium-low heat. This allows the burgers to finish cooking over indirect heat. When they are just under your desired temps, lay the slices of cheese over each burger, close the lid until the cheese has melted. Toast the buns. Build the burgers with whichever toppings you prefer. I recommend generous amounts of barbecue sauce. Enjoy, and you will want plenty of paper towels or napkins or do as I do quite often and let my dogs clean my face and fingers.

One more burger before we end with a great rib recipe. This is another loaded burger, but much healthier compared to the last one, but still very big and filling. This has a Mexican flare to it, which includes avocado, lime juice, cilantro, jalapenos, queso fresco, as well as fresh pineapple slices. Although it may be too spicy for some, it’s easy enough to drop an ingredient or two. This is also for 4 of you.

The Ultimate Biker Mexican Mountain Burger

8 cooked slices of thick cut bacon

1 ½ lbs ground beef

3 tbsp fajita seasoning

¾ cup mayo

2 ¾ tbsp hot sauce

Zest and juice of 4 limes

2 avocados

4 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper

4 sturdy burger rolls, such as brioche or potato

4 slices queso fresco, ¼ inch thick each, or other cheese of choice

4 small jalapenos, sliced into thin rings

4 fresh slices of pineapple

Fry the bacon until crisp, 6-7 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and halve the slices. If you are like me, reserve the bacon grease for future cooking as I consider bacon grease my essential oil. Build 4 equal portioned burger patties and sprinkle them with the fajita seasoning. Cook on an oiled medium-high preheated grill until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes per side for medium. Meanwhile or before, mix the mayonnaise, hot sauce and the zest of the lime in a small bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, mash the avocado. Add the cilantro and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper. Mix and set aside. To build the burger, spread the spicy mayo on both the top and bottom of the toasted bun. Layer the patties on the bun bottom, followed by the cheese, guacamole, jalapeño, pineapple ring and bacon. Top with the other half of the bun and serve with your favorite burger side.

I can’t help but share a recipe for some great ribs today as well since ribs are another big seller during Bike Week, plus most everyone loves ribs as long as you aren’t a vegetarian. As opposed to the burger recipes, ribs do take a while to cook, but so well worth it. The cool part of it though is you can easily do the precook for it the day before serving if preferred so cooking time for your crowd will go together quickly by finishing on the grill. Also, unlike the burgers, this one is for a crowd as it will feed up to 8-10 people, so you can easily cut the recipe in half if you feel the need, but leftover ribs aren’t a bad thing. Let’s do it.

Chili Rubbed Ribs

3 tbsp packed brown sugar

2 tbsp paprika

2 tbsp chili powder

3 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

6 lbs pork baby back ribs

For The Glaze

1 cup soy sauce

1 cup packed brown sugar

2/3 cup ketchup

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 ½ tsp minced fresh ginger root

Mix the first 6 ingredients well and rub over ribs. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. Wrap rib racks in large pieces of heavy-duty foil and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until tender, 1-1 ½ hours. In a large saucepan, combine glaze ingredients and cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through and sugar is dissolved, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Carefully remove ribs from foil. Place ribs over direct heat and brush with some of the glaze. Grill, covered, over medium heat until browned, 25-30 minutes, turning and brushing ribs occasionally with remaining glaze.

I hope you all have a great Bike Week, whether you are going to be right in the middle of it or laying low. I understand how many of you may be thinking some of these recipes are a little much for you, but it is Bike Week and this is how most of us had to plan our menus and specials during this epic week. Always keep your taste buds happy my friends and I’ll see you next week. Until then, if you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com

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Two Craft Classes in June

Saturday, June 24th, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm to learn to make your own silver pendant with a bezel-set stone in this class with League-juried artist, Joy Raskin. Students will make a simple silver pendant with a silver bezel setting and set a cabochon stone. Tuition is $75.00 per student, and the material fee is between $10.00 - $40.00 (The cost of silver and gemstones varies).

Saturday, June 25th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm to learn to make your own shadow box with League-juried artist, Patsy Fraiser. Focus on the fun of needle felting an adorable 5 x 5 shadow box that can sit on your shelf or hang on the wall. Create a background and a foreground, then pull them together to make a creative scene. Bring your own inspiration or use some of the great ones supplied in class. This class is good for those new to needle felting, but all skill

levels are welcome. Tuition is $40.00 per student with an additional materials fee of $20.00 paid to the instructor at the time of the class.

To register or inquire about these classes, call us at (603) 279-7920 or stop into the gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH.

For more details, visit our website at meredith.nhcrafts.org and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ nhcraft/

The League of NH Craftsmen is a non-profit organization that encourages and promotes the creation, use and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional hand craft. The League represents the signature of excellence in fine craft, through the work of its juried members, and its rigorous standards for self-expression, vision, and quality craftsmanship.

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Kristin White and Derek St Cyr join Susan Bradley and Stacey Atherton to Form Susan Bradley and Associates

Susan Bradley and Stacey Atherton are pleased to announce a partnership with REALTORS® Kristin White and Derek St Cyr, to form Susan Bradley and Associates.

Kristin has been a licensed real estate agent since 2008 and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire. She has a strong background in real estate sales, financial services and marketing communications.

Derek has been a licensed real estate agent since 2020. Prior to real estate, he spent 20 years in staffing and operations in a management role within his family’s business. He also spent several years in the yachting industry having obtained his U.S. Coast Guard Captains License and enjoys sailing in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Derek and Kristin spend summers boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. Derek is a dedicated buyer’s agent and joins wife Kristin as an agent with Susan Bradley and Associates at the Gilford office of Coldwell Banker Realty.

White and St Cyr are both natives to

the Lakes Region and have a strong track record of success, having personally closed over $130,000,000 in real estate sales since 2020.

Susan Bradley and Associates is a premier, award-winning team of Realtors serving the Lakes Region and beyond. As a prominent local Real Estate professional, Bradley has reached the extraordinary milestone of $1,000,000,000 in personal sales, and holds many of the industry’s valued accreditations including CRS - Certified Residential Specialist, GRI - Graduate Realtor Institute, and ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative. For more information about buying or selling a home contact Susan Bradley and Associates at 603-493-2873 or visit SusanBradley.com.

Coldwell Banker Realty has approximately 4,275 affiliated agents and 65 office locations, the organization serves consumers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, NH and Maine. Coldwell Banker Realty is owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. (NYSE:HOUS), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the US.

Gilford Community Church Awards $40,000 through Daniell Fund

Gilford Community Church (GCC) has awarded $40,000 to local nonprofit organizations through the Daniell Fund. Recipients include Community Action Program Belknap/Merrimack County ($5,000), Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region ($5,000), Brigid’s House of Hope ($10,000), Project Sweet Peas ($10,000), and Winni Womenade ($10,000).

Jessica Fleck, Chair of the Daniell Fund Committee and GCC’s Outreach Committee, said awards reflect the congregation’s increasing concern regarding food insecurity and affordable housing in the Lakes Region. While considering responses from Daniell Fund Grant applicants, she said she was mindful of Matthew 25: 35-36.

“‘Feed the hungry, welcome a stranger, clothe the naked, care for the sick and

imprisoned,” she said.

Acknowledging the committee was unable to fund all requests, Fleck said organizations that did not receive an award will still receive support from GCC. “They will either receive a lesser donation from our Outreach Funds or will be supported through donations as part of a social service project,” she said.

For organizations awarded a grant from the Daniell Fund, the support will affect tangible community outcomes.

At Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region, the grant award will fund free bagged lunches to anyone who needs it, regardless as to whether they struggle with substance misuse. “While doing street outreach, we discovered that on Saturdays in Laconia there is a ‘food gap,’” said Daisy Pierce, PhD, Executive Director. “We will also host a BBQ

once a month during the nicer summer weather.”

According to Susan Varnum, President, Winni Womenade, the grant award will help fulfill 20+ requests from men, women and children in need of shortterm financial assistance who are facing a financial crisis. “In 2022, we served triple the amount of people than we did in 2021,” she said. “2023 is serving up to be our biggest year yet.”

Providing safe housing for victims of human trafficking and exploitation, Brigid’s House of Hope will use the grant award to contribute to their transportation fund. “Ultimately, we will purchase a van to transport Brigid’s House survivors to and from daily appointments, outings, community volunteering, and much more,” said Ashley Emery, Resource Development Manag-

er.

According to Michael Graham, GCC Pastor, grants awarded through the Daniell Fund are made possible by a substantial endowment gift from Barbara and the late Robert Daniell. “This is an annual opportunity that will exist in perpetuity,” he explained. To learn more about the Daniell Fund, including background information on Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region, Winni Womenade, and Brigid’s House of Hope, visit gilfordcommunitychurch. org

GCC is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. Sunday service at GCC takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd. in Gilford and is also viewable live on YouTube.

Don Campbell to Teach Internet Safety at Effingham Public Library

The Effingham Public Library is pleased to announce the next round of computer classes to be offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. beginning on Tuesday, June 6th, taught by Don Campbell. Don comes to the Effingham Public Library with over 30 years of experience in the computer field. Starting with desktop publishing, he then moved into computer installation, repair, WiFi networks and inhome and classroom training. He specializes in serving the computer needs of homeowners and small businesses. He can be found online at www.pc-handyman. net.

Don is able to approach the subject matter with a sense of humor coupled with ample amounts of friendliness and patience. Ever helpful, attendees leave each class feeling more confident than before. Classes are well attended and fun! The classes, which are 90 minutes long, are being offered at the Effingham Public Library and will be a fourpart series of Internet basics to include Connecting to the Internet and Navigating Websites, Tabs and Favorites; Search terms, Search Results, Control Key Shortcuts and Internet Privacy, and finally, Viruses and Email Scams. There will be a question and answer

period directly following the classes.

The newly renovated Effingham Public Library is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m., Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Stop by and see our beautiful new

space. Library applications are accepted by non-residents.

For more information on these classes, please call the library directly at 603-539-1537, or email at effinghamlibrary@gmail.com

June 5, 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, 476-5900.

June 5, Writer’s Night Out, 6-7 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 5248813, www.belknapmill.org.

June 5, 7, 12, 14, After School Sailing Program, 4-7 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Assoc., 25 Davis Rd., Gilford, 589-1177, www.lwsa.org

June 6, Conservation 101 for Landowners, 6:30-7:30 pm, free, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register: 473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

June 6, Divided on D-Day: How Conflicts and Rivalries Jeopardized the Allied Victory at Normandy, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/ tickets: 569-1212.

June 6, Go Native with Your Landscaping, 6:3-8 pm, Program Meeting Room, presenter; Donna Miller, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, register: 476-8895.

June 6, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Eric Grant, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 6, Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30-11:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

June 6, The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns, presenter John Porter, Meredith Historical Society, Meredith Historical Society program, held at Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, doors open at 6:30 pm with light refreshments, program at 7 pm, 279-1190.

June 7, A Walk Back in Time: The Secrets of Cellar Holes, 5-6:15 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations suggested: www.castleintheclouds.org, 4765900.

June 7, Charlie Puth, 7:30 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

June 7, Frida Kahlo Mixed Media Painting Class, 12:30-3 pm, age 18 and up, Makers Mill, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

June 7, Polliwogs: Colors All Around, 10-11:30 am, pre-K accompanied by an adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www. prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for pre-registration: 366-5695.

June 7, Silent Film Series “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”, 6:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie Theatre, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

June 7, Volunteer with Trail Fixing Collective, meet at Old Bridle Path trailhead, 9 am-noon, pre-register: 968-7336, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, www.squamlakes. org.

June 7, Winnipesaukee Beekeepers Assoc. meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Center Tuftonboro, 569-4256, www.tuftonborolibrary.org.

June 8, Ham & Bean Supper, 5:30-7 pm, Hotchkiss Commons, benefits Union Congregational Church Fellowship Missions, tickets available at 4:30 pm on 6/8, 80 Main St. , Union, info: 473-2727.

June 8, ImproVisions Jazz Trio with pianist Michael Arnowitt, Hermit Woods Winery, 6-9 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

June 8 & 9, Making Cornhole Boards, 6:30-9 pm, age 18 and up, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

June 8, NLRA Volunteer Day, 10 am-noon, trail maintenance, restoring shorelines and more, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

June 8, Vance Gilbert at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/ https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

June 8-10, Boat Show, 9 am, Wolfeboro Town Docks, Dockside Drive, Wolfeboro, www.newenglandlymangroup.org.

June 8-10, Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Perform It! Stage Company, Village Players Theatre, Wolfeboro, tickets: performitstagecompaay@gmail.com. (7 pm and on June 11 also 2 p)

June 9, Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

June 9, Comedy Live at Lakeport, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com

June 9, Guided Hike, Little Pond, Cockermouth Forest, 9 am-noon, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., pre-registration: 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

June 9, Milkweed Munchers, 1-2:30 pm, monitor milkweed at Grey Rocks, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689. (Also June 12, 16 and 19.)

June 9, 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, picnics, snacks, 533-5490, kitty@metrocast.net. Weekly June 9-Sept. 1.

June 9, Rhett Miller, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

June 9, Spoon Carving Workshop, 6:30-7:30 pm, join Alton Hand Carvers for beginning workshop, Alton Bay Community Center, 58 Mt. Major Highway, Alton Bay, registration fee, 875-0109 to pre-register, parksrec@alton.nh.gov

June 9 & 10, John Davidson at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/info: https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

June 9 & 10, Piano Night, Hermit Woods Winery, 6-9 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

June 9-18, One-Eyes Jacks from Sturgis, Weirs Drive In, www.laconiamcweek.com for updates.

June 10, 17th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride to NHMS, 8 am-1 pm, NH State Police escorted ride, Naswa Resort, 1086 Weirs Bld., Laconia, 366-4341, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 10, Annual Breeding Bird Census, session 1: 5:30-8 am, session 2: 8-9:30 am, free but reservations required, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9687194, www.nhnature.org.

June 10, Antique & Vintage Fair, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

June 10, Art Therapy, for veterans, active miliary, first responders and their families, 10 am, free, with art therapist Fran Nuttery-Upham, drop-in event the second Sat. of May & June, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org

June 10, Beginners Gemstone Bracelet, 12:30-4:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-registration: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

June 10, Children’s Day, games, food, crafts, music and fun, 10 am-4 pm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

June 10, Community Arts Festival, 10 am-2 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, rain date: June 11, www.castleintheclouds.org

June 10, Cotton Valley Rail Trail Bird Walk, 8-10:30 am, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Brookfield, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register: 473-2020, www. mmrgnh.org

June 10, Gaelic Storm, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

June 10, Hebron 75th Anniversary Emergency Vehicle Parade, 9 am, leave Hebron Fire Dept., route is around Newfound Lake, 744-9468.

June 10, Homegrown Wellness, 10 am-noon, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for pre-registration: 366-5695.

June 10, John Davidson at Club Sandwich, 7-9 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/ https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

June 10, Making Plantain Oil to Soothe the Sting, 10 am-noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org Call ahead for pre-registration: 366-5695.

June 10, NH Gay Men’s Chorus, 7 pm, The Barnstormers, summer theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org

June 10, Subtronics, 6:30 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

June 10, Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond with Metallica, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 335-1992, www. rochesteroperahouse.com.

June 10, Wilderness Skills: Geocaching, 1-3 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org, register: 366-5695.

June 10-11, Top Cop for Kids Motorcycle Challenge, skill-based competition for regional police officers and non-police riders to show off their abilities on two wheels, benefits NH Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, NH Motor Speedway, Rt. 106, Loudon, www.nmhs.com

June 10-11, USCRA FIM North American Vintage Championships & Harley vs. Indian Wars, vintage racing action at speeds exceeding 130 mph, rain or shine, NH Motor Speedway, Rt. 106, Loudon, www.race-uscra.com

June 10-17, Motorcycle Demos hosted by Katancha & Harley-Davidson with a demo ride course, a full vendor mall and food court from 10 am to 5 pm daily at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Demo Ride registration ends at 4:30 pm daily. 603-783-4744, www.nhms.com

June 10-18, Laconia Motorcycle Week, Laconia, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 11, AMA Gypsy Tour, 10:30 am, leave Rally Headquarters in Weirs Beach, proceed to the NH Motor Speedway and Northeast Motor Sports Museum for the USCRA FIM North American Vintage Races, Rt. 106, Loudon, 366-2000.

June 11, Creative Writing Workshop, 1-3 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 11, Sarah Borges, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

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2022 Featured Exhibits

May 1 to June 22:

• 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

Monday—Saturday: 10AM–4PM

The Wright Museum is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions and enduring legacy of WWII-era Americans.

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2022 Featured Exhibits

June 11, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, 7 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

May 1 to June 22:

June 12, Milkweed Munchers, 1-2:30 pm, monitor milkweed at Grey Rocks, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www. newfoundlake.org, 744-8689. (Also June 16 and 19.)

• Saturday Evening Post Covers

ONGOING

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

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

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. in Barnstead, www.barnsteadfaramersmarket.com.

July 1 to October 31:

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, Millstream Park, Rt. 3A, Bristol, info: 273-1058.

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

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, 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

Career Coaching Session, every Tues. between 10 am and 4 pm, 50-min. personal career coaching session, takes place monthly until June 27, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 569-1500, www.makersmill.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, directions/ www.chocorualake.org.

The Wright Museum is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions and enduring legacy of WWII-era Americans. 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH | 603-569-1212 | www.WrightMuseum.org

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

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.

Franklin Community Farmers Market, 3-6 pm, Tues. July-Sept., 206 Central St., Franklin, produce, food, crafts, live music, 934-3229, www.uucfranklin.org.

Garden Tour, 9:30-10:30 am on Fridays, also first & third Saturdays monthly from June 2-Oct. 7, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 4765900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Gilmanton Farmers Market, Sundays 11 am-2 pm, local 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, 284-7532.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays 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 from June 1-Sept. 28, 110:30 an-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, hours: 279-7920.

Live Music, at Gilmanton Farmers Market, Sundays 11 am-2 pm, 1385 NH 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., Moultonboro, 4765666, www.loon.org

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

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

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

Monthly Fiber Mingle, 7 pm, bring your own fiber arts project to work on, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

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

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 744-8689.

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

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

NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, call for opening day/hours: 569-4554, www.nhbm.org

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

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

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

Quilting Group, 1-4 pm, meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/ 539-6390.

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

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

Song and Jam Circle, community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 584-2712, www.artstamworth.org

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 968-7194. (Cruises include Discover Squam Cruise daily 1-2:30 pm, Bald Eagle Adventure Tuesdays 3-4:30 pm, Loon Cruise 3-4:30 pm Mondays & Fridays)

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

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 10 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: 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 Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm, donation requested, Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 569-3861.

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

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays until Oct. 26, noon-3:30 pm, local farm-raised meat, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, flowers, maple syrup, honey and a variety of artisanal products, held at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 3915661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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

Through June 10, Remick Farm Tour, 10 am & 1 pm, every Fri. & Sat. 5/20-6/10, Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org

Through June 15, Pvt. Charles J. Miller, WWII Paintings from the South Pacific, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212.

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

June 5, Cruising NH History with Michael Bruno, 6-7:30 pm, program meeting room, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, register: 476-8895.

June 5, Emergency Care Planning, 9:30 ma, First Congregational Church of Wakefield, 2718 Wakefield Rd., Sanbornville, guest speakers: Wakefield Police Chief Michael Fentoin and member of First Responders Team, free, 522-8235.

June 5, Hidden Treasures Under Lake Winnipesaukee, Clark House Museum Complex, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

June 5, Milkweed Munchers, 1-2:30 pm, monitor milkweed at Grey Rocks, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689. (Also June 9, 12, 16 and 19.)

Concord Knows How to Party

By Mark Okrant

This summer, residents and visitors alike will head to events all over New Hampshire searching for interesting retail vendors, art exhibits, sporting demonstrations, and other activities. However, what if all those opportunities were available in one community?

Owing to the hard work of an organization known as Intown Concord, that is a reality this June 22nd through the 24th.

Back in the 1920s, the Concord Chamber of Commerce established a Retail Trade Board to celebrate how the city’s downtown benefits businesses and community members. One half-century later, in 1974, an event called Old Fashioned Bargain Days was started by the members of the Retail Trade Board. For many years, Bargain Days was a downtown-wide sidewalk sale designed to allow local retailers to sell out-of-season goods and make way for fall merchandise. Then, in the early 1980s, a group of merchants and volunteers was created to market the downtown. They teamed up with other agencies and organizations to prepare an application to the National Main Street Program. In 2001, the program was accredited, and Main Street Concord was born. In 2011, Main Street Concord changed

its affiliation with the National Main Street program and became Intown Concord. The mission of Intown Concord remains the same today: making downtown Concord great for residents and guests every day of the year. Market Days and many other Intown Concord events and programs are the product of decades of hard work by committed community volunteers who were determined to improve and celebrate this special downtown area.

Concord Market Days is a three-day street festival that encompasses most of Main Street and includes more than one hundred and fifty vendors selling clothes, food, jewelry, and other items. In addition, the festival offers three

stages of live music featuring locally and nationally known entertainers. For those interested in attending—and who wouldn’t be—the city is prepared to host you. While Main Street between Centre Street and Hills Avenue will be closed to traffic for the duration of the festival, public street and garage parking are available at locations on State Street, Storrs Street, and School Street.

The best news is that no tickets are required for entry to the festival because Markets Days has free admission; however, attendees can purchase food and wares at numerous vendor booths. A word to the wise: some vendors may accept credit cards and some will be cash-only. Meanwhile, the beer

tent (Note: no outside alcohol is permitted; so be sure to bring a photo ID) and the popular KidZone bounce house tickets are cash-only. Not to worry— there are several ATM locations along Main Street.

For those who require strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices, the sidewalk ramps on Main Street will remain clear for everyone’s use. Bicycle racks are available for those who plan to lock vehicles. Also, all events will be ADA accessible. There will be user-friendly porta-potties onsite, reserved wheelchair seating at Eagle Square, and an ASL interpreter for events.

If you are one of those who is concerned about crowds, the State House Lawn will have a tent providing accessible assistance called the “Calm Space.” The Space will have supplies such as earplugs and sunscreen, and will also serve as a place to take a breather from the action at Market Days.

One of the best things about Market Days is the abundance of music and other activities for people of all ages. From 3:30 pm-9:30 pm on Thursday, June 22nd, at the Homegrown Stage • Market Days

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situated by Bicentennial Square, the following bands/acts will be performing: Down to the Wire, Felix Holt, Llava Llama, Lucas Gallo and Friends, and Trade. From 11:00 am-7:45 pm on Friday, June 23rd: Mike Morris Yoga and Music, Paulie Stone, Chris Peters, Don Bartenstein, Lauren Hurley, Audrey Drake, Carrie and The Wingmen, Brian Burnout and Friends, Scott Solsky Quartet, Fiesta Melon, and Andrew North and The Rangers will be on the stage. Finally, on Saturday, June 24th, from 11:00 am-9:30 pm, the schedule has: Mike Morris Yoga and Music, Hey Dana, Hank and Chaz, Ben Harris, Ryan Deachman, the Joe Messineo Band, Slim Volume, Holy Fool, From the Earth, Dopamine, Donaher, and the Faith Ann Band.

For those seeking a more physical outlet, consider taking a Class with Thrive Fitness on the City Plaza on Friday, June 23 from 6 pm-7 pm, and Saturday, June 24 from 1 pm-2 pm and 5 pm-6 pm. Dance, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and strength training are available during quick thirty minute cardio sculpt classes.

The event’s organizers have not forgotten about the youngest generation, as The KidZone, sponsored by Hannaford, will be open all three days from 10:00 am-8:00 pm on the State House Lawn. Those attending are strongly

advised to check out the full schedule of free demonstrations, games, face painting, workouts, Salsa Dancing, Jam Sessions and more. The KidZone will feature two bounce houses. Families also will enjoy playing corn hole, hula hoops, jenga, and more. This year, Lollipop the Clown/Pammy the Balloon Twister, will be making all sorts of balloon animals and art. The Bounce House experiences are available for purchase, but all other activities on the Lawn are free. Additionally, the Concord Public Library will conduct Story Time Under the Tree on Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23 from 11 am-1 pm.

As an added treat, on Saturday, June 24th, from 10 am-8 pm on the State House Lawn, a Mobile Base Camp will be offered by the Boy Scouts of America’s “Scouting on the Go” Unit. Among the activities offered are an archery range, Gaga Ball Pit, Spike Ball, and bowling. Trained shooting instruc-

tors and volunteers will ensure safety of all activities.

On Thursday, June 22 from 2 pm-3 pm, and on Friday, June 23 from 10 am-10:30 am, Concord Community Music School’s dance movement therapist will provide an opportunity to sing, dance, move, and play. This ac-

tivity is designed to provide children ages 5 months to 8 years, and their parents or caregivers, a chance to play instruments, explore props through dance and song, learn marching, and participate in moving rhythm games.

The organizers are excited to welcome back the Concord Arts Market to Market Days Festival 2023. Attendees are encouraged to visit, shop, and show their support for more than four dozen local artists lining Pleasant Street.

According to Jessica Martin, executive director of Intown Concord, the 49th Concord Market Days Festival will be held regardless of weather, with attendees numbering from 10,000 to 15,000 each day. For more information about this super event, visit www. marketdaysfestival.com, email info@ intownconcord.org, or telephone (603) 226-2150.

Help Protect Water Bodies from Aquatic Invasive Species

As the 2023 boating season is beginning in earnest, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) reminds boaters of state laws intended to prevent additional aquatic invasive species infestations. Specifically, it is illegal to transport any aquatic plants on recreational gear and related trailers. Further, boaters are required to drain any water-containing devices on vessels, and to only trailer vessels in the open drain position. Violators could face fines ranging from $50-$200. This law is enforced by New Hampshire Marine Patrol, conservation officers, and other peace officers.

Freshwater aquatic invasive plants and animals are those that are not naturally found in New Hampshire’s lakes, ponds, and rivers. Because they are not native, they have no predators or diseases, allowing them to grow quickly and dominate the freshwater systems and impact the native plants, fish, and aquatic insects already present. Aquatic invasive species can lead to reduced shorefront property values, water quality impairments, and problems with the

aesthetic and recreational values of water bodies.

According to Amy Smagula, the NHDES Exotic Species Program Coordinator, “New Hampshire now has a total of 80 lakes and 11 rivers infested with aquatic invasive species. Most of these waterbodies contain variable milfoil as the primary invasive plant, while others have fanwort, Eurasian water milfoil, and water chestnut, among other common species. Dozens of waterbodies also have established populations of the Chinese mystery snail, an aquatic invasive animal; and, the Asian clam, another aquatic invasive animal, has been identified in nearly a dozen waterbodies.” A new invasive plant, water violet, was recently found in some of the state’s largest lakes, and it is spreading in the Lakes Region, where it can pose a risk to other nearby waterbodies, and downstream waters like the Winnipesaukee, Pemigewasset, and Merrimack Rivers.

Boaters are reminded to:

CLEAN off any plants, animals and algae found on boats, trailers, and other

recreational gear, and dispose of it away from a waterbody.

DRAIN your boat, bait buckets, bilges, and other equipment away from the waterbody, leaving your boat’s drain in the open position during transport.

DRY anything that comes into contact with the water.

Also, if your vessel is registered in a state other than New Hampshire, you are required to purchase and display an out-of-state boater decal, which can be purchased for $20 online

The Department of Environmental Services urges lake and river residents and visitors to routinely monitor for aquatic invasive species and report new infestations of anything suspicious early. Look for plants or animals that are growing or increasing in number quickly, and that do not appear to be part of the native aquatic community. For more information or to report a potential new infestation (emailed photos are welcome), please contact the Exotic Species Program Coordinator at Amy.Smagula@des.nh.gov or 603-271-2248.

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Network Of Hiking Trails Includes Little Round Top

By Thomas P. Caldwell

On a warm Friday afternoon in May, I took my Leonberger dog, Lemon Magnolia, for her first hike in the Slim Baker Area for Outdoor Living. The hiking trails lie within the two-million-acre Quabbin-to-Cardigan (Q2C) Initiative, a two-state partnership focusing on the conservation of the Monadnock Highlands of north-central Massachusetts and Western New Hampshire, northward to Mount Cardigan and the White Mountain National Forest.

The region, according to Q2C, is “one of the largest remaining areas of intact, interconnected, ecologically significant forest in central New England, and is a key headwater of the Merrimack and Connecticut rivers.”

The Slim Baker Area, on Little Round Top Mountain in Bristol, was created in honor of Everett “Slim” Baker, a New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officer who died of cancer in 1953. He wanted to foster an appreciation of the woods, and his dream was to have an outdoor education center.

Reba Follansbee Hipson, whose family had donated the land for Wellington State Park in Alexandria, agreed to deed over a 125-acre tract of land around Little Round Top for the conservation area. Slim was able to help plan the development of the site before his death.

The site was cleared in 1954 and a rustic lodge was built in 1955-1956 under the control of the Slim Baker Foundation for Outdoor Recreation.

Later, an adjacent 10-acre field was added to the property, and the foundation cut a trail to the summit on what is now known as the Stephens Loop.

Bristol resident Dean Stephens died in an airplane crash in 1958, at age 28. His parents, Dr. and Mrs. Waldo Stephens, had the summit of Little Round Top developed as Inspiration Point in his memory.

Through the years, the property has been used for archery lessons, Boy and Girl Scout activities, and the Tapply-Thompson Community Center’s

Day Camp program. In recent years, there has been an initiative to expand its use by making improvements to the lodge and trails, and the Heart Centered Multi-Age Independent School began holding a Nature Preschool there to introduce young children to the outdoors.

What had been an access road to the summit was developed into the Worthen Trail, providing an easy but steep half-mile hike to Inspiration Point, with its views of downtown Bristol and the Pemigewasset Valley, as well as the mountains beyond.

The trail’s namesake, the late Samuel Worthen, had taught English at New Hampton School, was active in the Bristol Historical Society, and was famous for his bean-hole beans during Old Home Day celebrations in Bristol, Bridgewater, and New Hampton.

Other trails in the Slim Baker system include the Cabin Trail, Stephens Loop, and the Greenan Trail, as well as New Chester Mountain Road.

What is known as New Chester Mountain Road formerly served as the main stagecoach road between Boston and Montreal. It was my original connection to the Slim Baker Area. I grew up about two miles south of Bristol Village and my neighbor, Harriet D’Arcy, had cut a horse trail through the woods behind our house to reach the old stagecoach road. As a young boy in the days when children were allowed to run free, I used to hike along the horse trail and up the stagecoach road to the Slim Baker Lodge and from there took the trail to Inspiration Point.

When I was a Cub Scout, the group had activities at the Slim Baker Lodge.

I recall one year when I wandered away from the others to spend some time on the familiar trails. I was distracted while watching a chipmunk and lost track of the time until, realizing I should get back, I came down the trail just as they were practicing archery — and an archer was about to shoot at a target right in front of me. The leaders

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Inspiration Point. Photo courtesy Tom Caldwell

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were not impressed by my sudden appearance at that moment.

Hiking Today

Lemon Magnolia and I began our May hike on the Worthen Trail, passing a cleared field on the left as we climbed the wide path to Inspiration Point. It was very different from the narrow switchbacks over a boulder-lined trail that I remembered from my youth, and it was much easier, despite the steepness of the grade.

Reaching the top, we came to the log benches and giant wooden cross that had been erected at Inspiration Point many years ago, along with the marker honoring Dean Stephens, “who spent his summers here and loved the Bristol

community with its mountains, lakes, streams, and wooded valleys more than any other place on earth”.

The plaque included a verse he wrote on his 21st birthday which, it says, “de-

fines the course and values to which he was committed”:

To be young in heart and young in spirit

To be firm in belief and humble in approach

To seek understanding and tolerance

To love each day and knowledge

To laugh at darkness and be silent under the sheltering tree

To make righteous my soul

To be twenty-one

Today, Inspiration Point also serves as a viewing station for the twice-annual hawk watch, with volunteers recording the sightings of hawks and other migratory birds making their way up or down the Pemigewasset River Valley.

From Inspiration Point, we took the Stephens Loop, which is a more conventional woods trail, weaving around ledges and other impediments as it descends from the summit. We abandoned that trail where it intersected with the Greenan Trail, a new pathway

named after Dr. John Greenan, one of the original backers of the Slim Baker Foundation.

The first thing one encounters on the Greenan Trail — at least from that end — is a rustic log shelter with a fire pit. The trail seems pretty level, but it slowly descends as it works its way around the side of the summit which, from the path, appears as a towering heap of boulders and ledge. It is a nice walk among trees of various types, some of which had fallen or broken off during harsh weather.

The trail eventually widens into a grassy roadway that leads back to the parking lot.

That was enough hiking for one afternoon, but we will be returning to take in the other trails.

Before leaving the Slim Baker Area, we had to visit the Sleeper Cemetery which contains the graves of early nineteenth century members of the Sleeper family, along with that of Thomas Fuller, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. A few of the tombstones are broken, the victims of vandalism in the years before the Slim Baker Lodge had a full-time caretaker. The cemetery now is well-maintained, along with the lodge and picnic area.

A final glance down the south side of New Chester Mountain Road where those childhood memories of the stagecoach road remain strong, and we returned to our car and left the Slim Baker Area behind for this trip; but even the dog seemed to be saying we’ll have to return soon.

The Galleries at 30 Main

By Rosalie Triolo

Vynnie Hale, for many years, managed a golf course. For him, the decision to take the unfamiliar path less traveled into the world of art was a giant leap. On December 10, 2010, Hale opened his own business, VynnArt, Art Supply Store, sharing space in the Christine Hodecker-George Gallery. Eventually, they expanded the business by adding workshops. After two years, Christine left to open her own gallery.

VynnArt Art Supplies remained robust, and the workshops were popular and filled. Having never put a paint brush to canvas, Hale learned to paint by sitting in on workshops, and watching free YouTube art lessons. He joined the Lakes Region Art Association and filled the empty walls with art from local artists.

And then the unthinkable occurred, the 2020 Covid Virus. Forced to close his shop for 3 months, Hale lost no time taking this opportunity to reorganize his business. In January 2021, VynnArt, Art Supply was transformed by dividing the space into 3 galleries under one roof, the VynnArt Gallery, The Moreau Gallery, and The Ferreira Gallery. All three owners were in harmony with their common goals, and each possessed the skills and knowledge to achieve these ends. Today forty-four local artists display their works in the galleries under the one roof of “The Galleries at 30 Main,” in Meredith, NH. Hale tributes his success to, “This was all possible due to the support of the community, local businesses and the people who live around me.”

Growing up in Laconia, Paul Moreau at a young age loved art, and is a selftaught artist. His oil on canvas landscapes gives life to a sunrise over the lake, or the dew of a morning mist. In Moreau’s own words, he expresses what his goal is when painting a portrait, “I don’t just want to recreate a

likeness- I want you to experience total empathy with whomever I’m painting. I want you to know exactly what they are thinking, and how they are feeling. I want to leave you with a moment frozen in time, complete with all of the emotions originally embossed to the scene, as full of life as the day a picture was taken.”

For artists who join Moreau’s gallery, he offers not only community wall space but also the opportunity to have their work exhibited on the gallery’s Instagram and Facebook which provides a large following of art enthusiasts. Restaurants and other small businesses throughout the community and surrounding areas welcome the opportunity to provide a space that professionally presents and highlights the artist’s work as part of The Moreau’s Gallery collection.

Marie Kelly’s passion for art and painting is evident in the way she describes her love of details created by nature; the way sunlight touches tree tops, the textures of tree bark and rocks and the dappled reflections of land and

sky on water. Yet, there is another medium that Kelly enjoys - Zentangle –Yoga for the brain. A style of abstract drawing that consists of creating a repetition of patterns, or tangles on white paper using a black gel pen.

A retired Registered Nurse, Gerri Harvey devotes time each day to painting scenes from around the Lakes Region. Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam Lake, are her favorite subjects, and as she refers to them, the smaller

lakes which are hidden gems. She is an amazing artist and an active participant in gallery events. Harvey’s talents also encompass the art of Batik Painting. Batik is a wax-resistant fiber art used to denote a particular method of applying colored designs to fabric.

An art teacher for Canterbury and Belmont Elementary School, Katie Van Cura is inspired by the feeling of freedom of being outdoors. Her adventures in the mountains and the variations in colors and forms are apparent in her paintings of nature. Van Cura hopes to inspire her students with the same love of nature and to appreciate the beauty and majesty of the mountains.

Cate Poole’s watercolors are inspired by years of sailing and hiking in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and the US Virgin Island of St. John. Poole has fond memories of her visits to her family’s vacation home in Melvin Village, NH, and hopes her images invoke a sense of familiarity, connection, and joy of the area.

A Drawing Art Instructor, Marilee Sundius still enjoys the “old fashion” way of drawing with pencil and paper. She believes every subject has its own

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United Methodist Churches Donate Cleaning Buckets

Imagine a community weather disaster – an earthquake, flood, wildfire, or tornado. A whole community is impacted and homes are damaged. Where do you go to find cleaning supplies? The local store may also be damaged or the shelves empty.

This type of disaster is uncommon here in New England but happens all over our country and the world.

UMCOR, The United Methodist Committee on Relief, donates hundreds of buckets full of cleaning materials every year to be used in disasters. These buckets enable those affected by floods, hurricanes and tornadoes to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up. With severe spring weather across the United States, the buckets help so many people in difficult times.

Hope Ministries at First United

Methodist Church Gilford teamed up with Trinity UMC at the Weirs and Bath UMC in Bath, Maine, to assemble almost 75 cleaning buckets plus 160 hygiene kits filled with basic grooming necessities for displaced people. While the buckets are used only in the US, the hygiene kits can be sent anywhere in the world. In the spring of 2022, the news showed a relief plane filled with kits from churches all over America being given to Ukraine.

We thank the three United Methodist Churches for their work on this project, all the people who donated money and supplies, and the ones who shopped, inventoried, and packed the buckets. The buckets will be dedicated on Sunday, May 29 at First UMC in Gilford and then taken to the distribution hub in Pennsylvania.

inner beauty. As an artist to just copy a photograph of a subject is not really capturing the life and personality of that subject. Sundius holds art classes in The Galleries at 30 Main for children as young as seven, teens and adults.

Acacia Rogers, a full-time artist, paints with oil on wood, oil on linen canvas and stretched linen canvas. A long-time resident of New Hampshire, she appreciates the beauty and colors of nature. “To be able to bring those beautiful images to life is gratifying.” Her plans are to create how-to videos of painting time lapse and studio tours.

One of the three owners in The Galleries at 30 Main, and a life-long resident of New Hampshire, John Ferrei-

ra’s primary interest is in landscape and nature photography. His motto is “Slow down and Observe.” His mission is to try and freeze those moments in time by using photographic techniques, to tell the broader story of what is there, and transport the viewer to a special, and at times magical place. Self-taught, Ferreira has been in-

volved in photography most of his life. Throughout the years, he continues to be involved in the process of self-study in photography, developing and printing. To create a long-lasting print, he uses pigment inks on museum-grade 100% cotton paper, and produces all fine art prints himself.

“Nature captures me.” Christine Ferreira’s style of painting is Abstract Realism/Oil. Abstract realism involves using abstract painting techniques to slightly distort a real object. Based on concepts and feelings revealed from the wonders of nature, Christine Ferreira’s paintings are organic and energetic with free-flowing shapes and lines.

Richard S. Mundy’s preferred medium is watercolor. His art is motivated by his interests in music, pattern and the theatre. Mundy’s works are visual memoirs of people, places and things he has come upon which have left an indelible impression on him.

To visit each of the galleries, and for information on the artists, workshops and events can be found at thegalleriesat30main.com.

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Beware This Hidden Danger When Grilling

Grilling season is about to heat up. Many foods taste even more delicious when cooked over an open flame. Burgers, chicken, sausage, and even vegetables are delectable with a little sear and smoky flavor.

According to home industry advisors at The NPD Group, more than 14 million grills and smokers were sold between April 2020 and February 2021, amounting to a 39 percent increase in dollar sales during the first year of the pandemic, compared to the same period the year prior. Grilling is not something that has gone away simply because pandemic precautions have been lifted. It’s still a popular way to cook food, especially when entertaining in warm weather.

The National Fire Protection Association advises that seven out of every 10 adults in the United States have a grill or smoker. And while home fires are associated with such appliances, there’s another danger associated with grills — particularly regarding how they’re cleaned.

Popular stainless steel or brass wire

brushes commonly used to clean grills may be effective, but they can be quite dangerous as well. Consumer Reports states that thousands of people visit emergency rooms each year after having ingested wire bristles that stick to the grill surface and end up in cooked food.

Recently, a pediatric emergency doctor in St. Petersburg, Fla. posted a now-viral TikTok video explaining how a four-year-old boy she treated developed ear pain after eating at a barbecue. It took a barrage of tests before doctors eventually determined the boy had a two-centimeter-long metal wire lodged in his peritonsillar tissues in the throat (nearby to the ear, thus causing the pain), and an abscess had developed around it. The boy had been eating a hamburger, so it is presumed that a metal wire from a grill cleaning brush had become lodged in the burger and then in his throat.

Wire bristles also can wreak havoc in the stomach and intestines if they are consumed. Infections may occur, even leading to sepsis if not treated prompt-

ly.

Fortunately for avid grillers, they don’t need to turn in their spatulas just yet and give up on grilling. In fact, embracing new ways to clean grills can ensure everyone gets to eat great food without getting sick.

• Invest in alternative cleaning tools. Pumice stones and coil-shaped bristle-free brushes can effectively lean grills without employing wire bristle brushes.

• Use oven cleaner. Rather than scrubbing, grab oven cleaner spray and use it on the grill. Wipe off the residue when foods stuck on the grill dissolve.

• Rely on aluminum foil. Aluminum foil wads can replicate the scouring power of steel-wool pads. Wait for the grill to cool down a bit before using the foil to clean.

• Inspect the grill. If you still use a wire brush, make sure to toss it if the bristles start to come loose. Also, wipe the grill down with a damp cloth prior

to grilling to catch any errant wire bristles prior to cooking.

Taking measures to clean grills without wire brushes can ensure a season’s worth of safe and delicious cooking.

~ Metro

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Each year in the middle of June, families honor the special men who help make the familial engine run. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States and Canada, and families across both nations make the day all about dads.

Many families have their own unique Father’s Day traditions, but it’s not uncommon for those rituals to cross familial lines. For example, gift-giving is one popular Father’s Day tradition many families share. With that in mind, anyone looking for the right gift for Dad this Father’s Day can consider these ideas.

• Grill: Father’s Day comes just as spring is winding down and summer is set to begin. That means Dad will soon be firing up the grill several nights per week, if he hasn’t already. Since summer is grilling season and Father’s Day predates the start of summer by a couple of days, why not give Dad a new grill

this season? Many people have fallen in love with the art of smoked foods in recent years, and if Dad fits that bill then a smoker/grill hybrid can be just the gift to make him smile. If Dad prefers the convenience of grilling at a moment’s notice, then a new propane grill can fit the bill. Dads who love to tailgate outside their favorite football stadium may love a new portable grill to bring their pregame tailgates up a notch.

• Beer subscription service: If Dad’s a devoted drinker of craft beers, then a subscription to a beer club that delivers suds right to his doorstep could make this Father’s Day one he won’t soon forget. Clubs vary and many offer an array of membership options, but typically these groups hand-pick beers from an assortment of participating breweries, some local and some from distant, though likely domestic, locales. Gift givers can take note of Dad’s favorite beer style, whether it’s the wildly pop-

ular IPA or beers brewed in the Belgian tradition or some other style. Such information can be provided to clubs who will then curate the subscription box to align with the styles Dad likes best.

• Golf trip: If Dad is an avid golf er, then he likely has his sights set on some special places to play 18 holes. Families can pool their resources and give Dad a trip to a course he wants to play. Courses across North America have hosted PGA Tour and PGA Tour Canada events, meaning Dad could end up playing the same holes his favor ite professionals have played. Pebble Beach Golf LinksTM in California is undoubtedly on many a father’s golf course bucket list, but many more clubs outside of California and across both

the U.S. and Canada offer stunning views and challenging rounds that will be sure to please Dad this Father’s Day.

• Man cave memorabilia: No man cave is complete without memorabilia. If Dad’s a diehard sports fan, help him decorate his go-to spot to watch his fa vorite team with some authentic mem orabilia. Whether it’s a framed gameworn jersey or a bat with Dad’s name engraved on it or a basketball signed by the roster of his favorite team, these items will look great on the wall of any

The right Father’s Day gift for Dad can make this special day even more meaningful for the men who do so much for their families throughout the year. ~Metro

Summer fun begins here!

Summer fun begins here!

Create Your Native Plant Garden

Gardening is a worthwhile endeavor that not only passes the time, but can be a form of exercise and relief from the daily grind. Gardens also provide ample opportunity to experiment, as individuals can produce everything from vegetables to bountiful blooms.

Recent years have witnessed a growing emphasis on eco-friendly gardening that aims to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides in an effort to protect the planet. One way to do so is to rely on native plants.

What are native plants?

Native plants are indigenous to particular regions. The National Wildlife Federation says native plants grow in habitats without human introduction or intervention. Native plants have formed symbiotic relationships with local wildlife over thousands of years, which the NWF notes makes them the

most sustainable options. Native plants help the environment and thrive with little supplemental watering or chemical nutrients.

Natives vary by region

Native plants vary by region. In arid climates, certain succulents may be native because they don’t need much rainfall to thrive. In lush wetlands, succulents might be out of place.

Start native planting

The NWF offers native plants for 36 different states that can be shipped right to customers’ doors to help replenish native varieties. In addition, gardeners can visit local gardening centers to select native plants. Small and independently owned centers often feature knowledgeable local staff whose expertise can prove invaluable to individuals seeking native varieties.

It’s important to keep in mind that

native varieties may look less cultivated than more exotic blooms and foliages designed to sell for their unique appearances. Wildflowers and native grasses may be the types of native plants found in abundance, which may grow up and out quickly. These other tips can help the process.

• Plan and prepare the site by removing weeds and turning over the soil. This will give seedlings an opportunity to take root without competition from weeds. Seedlings will give gardens a faster head-start than waiting around for seeds to germinate. However, gardeners can start seeds indoors and then move them outside once they are seedlings.

• Avoid planting native plants in

rows, as that’s not how they’re likely to grow naturally. Vary the placement so the plants look like they sprouted up haphazardly.

• Gardeners can still exert some control over native gardens prone to growing a little wild. Borders and paths can better define the growing areas.

• Grow Native!, an initiative from the Missouri Prairie Foundation, suggests planting two to four species in broad sweeping masses or drifts. Mix grasses with flowering plants. The grasses produce dense, fibrous roots that can prevent weed growth.

Native plants should require minimal care. Keep an eye on them and supplement with water if conditions have been especially dry ~ Metro