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Celebrating 40 Years November 20 • Vol 40 • No 31

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Inside This Issue... Find More Yesteryear | Page 3

‘Cue the Grill | Page 10

What’s Up | Pages 14-16

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Yester year

A Grand Old Thanksgiving

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Thanksgiving means the gathering of family and friends, lots of food and festivities, and the ushering in of the Christmas season.

Although times may change, Thanksgiving many years ago was in some ways different, but in other ways, similar to today’s holiday.

Early in the 1900s, the Sandwich/ Tamworth/Whiteface area of the region was rural and quite isolated. Still, there were plenty of visitations among neighbors and family, especially for Thanksgiving dinner.

The year 1917 saw many families gathering, as written in the Reporter, (newspaper) published in nearby Conway. In Whiteface, 19 parents and friends were “highly entertained” by the Durgin School on November 28 during the Thanksgiving season.

“After partaking in dainty refreshments, all returned home feeling that the time had been well spent,” the paper reported. The program included Dialogue, The First Thanksgiving, School, a recitation, Over the River and Through the Wood, Waiting for Dinner, Ignorance is Bliss, The Landing of the Pilgrims, Waiting for Din-

ner, The Pumpkin, How Thanksgiving Came About, The Birds’ Thanksgiving, Why He Got No Pie at All, and A Poetry Contest.

For those unsure of how to prepare the Thanksgiving turkey, the Reporter of November 26, 1896, gave some recipes to help their readers, such as cooking a 12-pound bird at 20 minutes per pound. (However, remember that in those days, a turkey and perhaps the entire dinner was made on a blazing woodstove.)

In the Newfound Lake area, the Bris-

tol Enterprise, in the December 1936 edition, reported snippets submitted by readers of what they did over the Thanksgiving weekend. One such gathering was a Thanksgiving party at Elmhurst Farm, with 24 people from Hebron attending. At the Pastime Theatre in Franklin, Mrs. Marjorie Joyce drew one of the Thanksgiving baskets.

In the paper’s November 26, 1936, edition, the Bristol Cash Market ran a large ad advising readers it was the last call for turkey purchases. Those thinking about the holiday dinner could also

purchase Pascal Celery, Iceberg Lettuce, cranberries, squash, and nuts at prices much lower than we would find today.

As the cold weather set in, many Thanksgiving plans were moving forward. Still, according to the Bristol Enterprise, it was reported that the Norman Jefferies Ski Trail was an “easy, smooth trail for the novice or intermediate skier.” The ski trail was in Bridgewater, near Bristol, and use of the area was encouraged by the Winter Club of that town. While skiing was in its infancy in New Hampshire, the development of the ski area in Bridgewater was exciting news and probably a topic of conversation at the Thanksgiving table by many area families in the 1930s.

If you were looking for entertainment in November of 1936, you could make a trip to the Bristol Theatre downtown to see a special matinee of November 26 with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan starring in none other than the hit “Tarzan Escapes.”

On November 28, as locals recovered from a big Thanksgiving dinner, they

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At the Bristol American Legion, there was a turkey whist event in late November, with eight tables in play.

Prizes were a turkey dinner, a chicken, and 10 pounds of sugar, with all proceeds going to the Boy Scouts and Thanksgiving baskets for those in need.

To entice those who would be partaking over the holidays, an ad for the Public Service Company of Bristol offered a shiny new electric range with the enticement, “Whether it be your Thanksgiving dinner or any meal any day in the year, it will be better if cooked Electrically – with less effort on your part and greater certainty of success.” What housewife could resist this new-fangled way to cook a perfect turkey or bake pies to perfection?

The same electric range must have been trendy in the 1930s, for the North Conway Reporter advertised in the December 6, 1934, issue the availability of the range from the Public Service in a list of towns such as Franklin, Tilton, and Laconia.

The Boy Scouts were at their excellent works in November with a look ahead at the Christmas holidays. They were advertising for cast-off toys and games and anything that might be useful in Christmas giving. The clever Boy Scouts would repair and freshen the toys given to those in need. This was an act of recycling long before the

word was in use.

In the Lakes Region, headed toward the White Mountains, the Quimby School in the Sandwich area reopened on December 2, 1940, after a three-day vacation with students and staff “greatly rested.” It could be assumed the break was for Thanksgiving week. The students were tired when they went on leave after a very successful poultry show on November 26. Both girls and boys had their first basketball practice upon their return to school, and some lively wintertime games would bring entertainment to townspeople.

By December 12, the first snow trains were running, bringing skiers from Boston and stopping in Lakes Region towns. The villages, in the years ahead, would be a magnet for city folk who wanted to take to the New Hampshire slopes at such areas at Gunstock in Gilford.

In the early part of the 1900s, memories of World War I were fresh, the conflict having only ended a year before. It was a time of sadness, reflection, and, in some families, great joy with the return of husbands, fathers, and brothers once feared perished in the war. One town in the Alton area had a festive Thanksgiving dance put on by the local Women’s Club. Perhaps the dance and celebration helped families put aside grief for the wartime past and look ahead to their futures.

At Canterbury Shaker Village, holidays were embraced and well celebrated. From the 4th of July in summer until Christmas in December, each event was observed. Christmas was a big holiday for the Shakers, and they made candy, sewed all sorts of gifts,

and planned the festivities. Thanksgiving was a time of cooking and baking, and such Shakers as Eldress Bertha Lindsay of Canterbury were masterful at making pies, vegetable dishes, and other goodies.

One of Eldress Bertha’s recipes was

for Squash Pie, just right for Thanksgiving. She wrote that she used butter cookies for the pie. She shared that the cookies were not her favorite, but she was always gifted a box at the holidays and added them to the squash ingredients for the pie filling.

TTCC is a Drop Box Spot for the 42nd Annual Greater Lakes Region Auction Calling all Santa’s Helpers, Elves, and Grinches gone good for the great gift gathering of 2023. Bring your brand-new gifts and gear to our Center at 30 North Main Street in Bristol and we will pass it on to be auctioned off for a super good cause. The Tapply-Thompson Community Center (TTCC) is an official Drop Box Location for this year’s 42nd Annual Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, as items and ideas can range from gift certificates, sporting goods, and tickets to events, to tools, household goods and toys.

This year’s event is happening December 5th through the 8th, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Belknap Marketplace on 96 Daniel Webster Hwy, in Belmont, NH. The event will be aired live on LRPA TV Channel 25 and streamed Live at laconiadailysun.com. You can also listen at Lakes 101.5 FM or check it out on social media at facebook.com/ childrensauction.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Mill Falls at the Lake The small town of Meredith, New Hampshire is home to the majestic ski destination Gunstock Mountain, boutique wineries, and of course, the beloved Lake Winnipesaukee. Right beside the glistening waters of Lake Winnipesaukee lives Mill Falls at the Lake, a timeless, all-season resort where guests and locals are considered family. As the perfect destination for anyone seeking a lakeside oasis, Mill Falls welcomes everyone from families and friends to couples and solo visitors. Travelers can relax to the sounds of the surrounding

nature and indulge in the wholesome activities that draw guests back year after year. This year, the treasured property commemorates its milestone 40th Anniversary.

Many consider Meredith, New Hampshire to be a storybook town.

However, Meredith was not always a well-known destination for a romantic lakeside getaway or a family-friendly vacation. Back in the 1980s, the residents of Meredith wanted more for their small town, which at the time was primarily used as a pit stop. Understanding just how special Mere-

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Fast forward to the ’90s, Meredith began to expand at a rapid pace. In 1995, Mill Falls opened Bay Point, a picturesque inn nestled along the beautiful cove of Meredith Bay, which integrated the property even further into the town’s identity. In 1998, The Chase House – a family-owned business across from Meredith Bay offering scenic views of the bustling Town Docks – joined the Mill Falls family, aiding the development of the resort and reinforcing its commitment to the local community of Meredith. With time, the property continued to grow, guests continued to return, and the destination of Mill Falls continued to form into something very special.

Mill Falls expanded even further in 2004 with the opening of Church Landing, known as one of the most desired pieces of lakeside property. Blending Church Landing’s historical design with modern updates, Mill Falls continued to develop its footprint, stirring excitement for both locals and guests alike. It wasn’t long before Mill Falls expanded its experiences even further with the unveiling of the Cas-

cade Spa, providing a unique haven for travelers to unwind and enjoy specialized treatments in a calming, lakeside atmosphere. Most recently in 2022, Mill Falls unveiled Cascade Spa’s brand-new rooftop spa deck, providing a new space for guests to relax and rejuvenate alongside the soothing sounds of Lake Winnipesaukee.

As an all-season resort, Mill Falls is not just about relaxation. A key factor that continues to draw guests back each year is the property’s abundance of activities on and off the lake. At Church Landing’s EKAL center, guests have easy access to pontoon boat charters, bicycles, kayaks, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, guided hikes, yoga, meditation, campfires, and more. In 2016, local Rusty Mclear gifted his own 1931 triple cockpit Chris-Craft boat named “Miss Meredith” to Mill Falls as a token of appreciation for all the property has done for the community. Today, guests can be found sailing along the iconic bay in this classic ride, soaking in all the destination has to offer with loved ones.

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Festivals, Craft Fairs and Holiday Celebrations

By Rosalie Triolo The Laconia Lights Festival will be held on Saturday, November 25th in downtown Laconia. The celebration is an all-day event that will get underway at 10:00 AM with the Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk. Join the parade and have fun whether or not you dress up as one of your favorite Christmas characters: Santa, Mrs. Santa, an elf, or as one of Santa’s eight reindeer, or Rudolph. As the advertisement mentions, this is a timed race, so you may walk, run, skip or jump your way for 5 kilometers of festive fun. In each age group there are prizes for the first two finishers.

The Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk event is sponsored by the Downtown Gym with all proceeds donated to the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction.

If you love parades, don’t miss the Holiday Parade, also taking place on November 25th. The parade will leave from Laconia High School at 5:00 PM sharp. Who doesn’t love a parade with marching bands, floats, and people walking the route, ending at Steward Park for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for City on the Lakes Holiday Walk to be enjoyed throughout the holiday season. To add to your Laconia Lights Festival experience, raffles, food trucks, music and activities will begin at 12 Noon throughout the afternoon and early evening until 8:00 PM. In Wolfeboro, Santa Claus is coming to town. Tis the season to be jolly and for families and friends to gather together, to enjoy the pre-Christmas fes-

tivities on Saturday, November 25th.

Before Santa arrives in his sleigh, there are many fascinating and fun-filled activities in which families may want to participate. Join Gingerbread Amy, who loves to assist people in learning the easy way to design and build gingerbread houses. The Gingerbread House Jubilee takes place at the Harmony Coffee House located at 21 Central Avenue from 10:00 AM–12 Noon.

Toys will be collected to Fill a Truck with Toys for the Wolfeboro Childrens Christmas Fund from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. A firetruck will be located at the Chamber of Commerce at the Railroad Station. Carolers will congregate at 2:30 PM in front of the Wolfeboro Community Christmas Tree on Main St. in front of Black’s Paper Store. And then at 3:00 PM, the event all you children, both young and old, have been waiting for - The Santa Claus Parade.

Santa, who has been described in many Christmas books as a “jolly ole elf,” sits atop his sleigh as he travels down Main Street from Brewster Memorial Field, north to Mill Street. At Mill Street.

Santa will turn his sleigh around, and return to magically light the Community Christmas Tree. Afterward, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be waiting to greet and welcome you to Santa’s Hut, located on South Main Street and Cate Park.

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Wolfeboro’s Annual Festival of Trees, first held in 1999 is in its 24th year of supporting non-profit charitable organizations throughout the Greater Wolfeboro Area. This year’s beneficiaries were chosen for contributing to the needs of their particular missions whether it be maintaining hiking trails, sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 165, putting an end to youth mental illness, or bringing people together to discover, cultivate, and share their unique skills. The Cotton Valley Rail Committee whose 95 volunteer members work diligently using their own tools to maintain 12 miles of the trail. The Wolfeboro Lions Club, in addition to sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 165, provides scholarships, awards and helps operate Lions Camp Pride in New Durham. They also help support those less fortunate in need of eyeglasses and

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Makers Mill is committed to bringing people together to first discover their skills, help cultivate their skills and lastly share those skills with others.

This year the Festival of Trees grants will allow the Cotton Valley Rail Trail, which begins at Depot Street in Wolfeboro and ends at Turntable Park in Wakefield, to purchase tools and a portable compactor plate machine with a wheel attachment. All of which are essential to maintaining clean and safe trails.

A grant will help the Wolfeboro Lions Club in making major restorations to the Administration building. It will also help Operation Kid Sight for children in the Governor Wentworth School District. The Festival of Trees grant will enable Magical Yoga to expand its program of practicing yoga to enable children of all ages to gain self-control, calm confidence and positive mental health. It will also help kids of all ages “Take Control of their Own Minds.”

This grant will also enable Magical Yoga to expand the program to reach more children in the Lakes Region. Inspired by the phrase, “think globally, act locally,” members of Makers Mill G.A.L.A (Global Awareness, Local Action) will use the Festival of Trees grant to purchase new computers for use with the youth Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics education classes in addition to a workforce development training program.

Gala Night at the Festival of Trees reveals innovative and magnificently decorated trees surrounding the main floor and balcony of the Wright Museum on Thursday evening, November 30th from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM. Local restaurants and caterers will be serving refreshments.

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By Kelly Ross Hello Again My Lakes Region Foodie Friends. We’ve set the clocks back, yuck, and we are officially into gray season where the days are shorter, and we somewhat patiently wait for the snow to start flying. This is easily my least favorite time of the year with naked trees, getting dark early, and it just looks depressing out there. I know not everyone enjoys the snow, but at least it looks much more beautiful out there with white everywhere instead of this dreary gray.

On a positive note, the best family day of the year is right in front of us, that being Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was always a huge day in our family as my Grammy Judy would host a couple dozen of us for many years for the ultimate traditional Thanksgiving that resembled a Norman Rockwell painting.

She would start the day with appetizers

all over the house for hours, as well as her famous champagne punch chock full of fresh berries that were marinated in the champagne prior to making the actual punch. So good, and just as dangerous as it had a great tradition of knocking out a few people earlier than they had planned.

The meal would have the turkey and ham, a few types of potato dishes, stuffing, as well as another 6-8 side dishes, homemade rolls, awesome gravy, and of course about 7-8 different pies for dessert that she always made from scratch.

Always a phenomenal day. Admittedly, I’m not a huge fan of turkey or ham. Maybe because I have cooked over a thousand of each in my day, so, as a result, my Turkey Day dinner plate was usually a potpourri of as many side dishes as I could squeeze onto it.

As a result, I thought today would be a great day to dedicate to the many

great side dishes out there for those who care to add a few different options this year to your holiday table. I think it’s safe to say that the biggest challenge of preparing the Thanksgiving meal is all about timing everything to be ready at the same time. Usually, the oven is crammed full of a variety of goodies, so much of today’s recipes are meant to help you out in that regard.

Most of these can either be done in advance or not cooked in the oven, which helps in a big way when timing everything. A few of these you have likely never made for Thanksgiving, or at all, although they will fit right in with your traditional meal, and a couple are great twists on what you may already do for the big day, like a slow cooker green bean casserole for instance, which I truly believe is 10-fold better than the version most of us have grown accustomed to. Before we get to that, let’s

begin with a couple of dishes that can be made the day before or the day of, an outstanding relish, and a salad, that can both be served at room temp.

Let’s start off with an amazing cranberry orange relish that goes so well with any Thanksgiving feast. Although I know many of you like it, my biggest pet peeve about many turkey day tables is using canned cranberry sauce. I understand that with all the cooking going on, having a simple side dish or 2 is important, but to me, maybe because I cook for a living, it’s a failure of sorts.

I’ll use it at times in a leftover turkey sandwich the day or 2 after, but what I’m about to share is so over-the-top delicious and better. Not only is this so good, but you can make it in only 20 minutes. It looks as great as it tastes.

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Cranberry Orange Relish ½ cup shelled walnuts or pecans 12 oz fresh cranberries 1 medium navel orange skin included, scrubbed, and cut into chunks 1 medium sweet crisp apple, washed with peel on, cored and cut into chunks 1/3 cup of clover honey 1 tbsp orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier First, toast the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the walnuts into an even layer on an ungreased baking sheet with a rim. Bake for 8-12 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.

Watch carefully towards the end of the baking time to make sure the nuts do not burn. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely. Place it in the refrigerator if you’d like to speed up this process.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, place the cranberries, orange, and apple. Blend until you have a uniform, very finely chopped mixture with a crunchy texture. I like to alternate between long and short pulses to ensure that the mixture processes evenly. Add the walnuts and pulse until roughly chopped. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and stir in the honey and orange liqueur. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Simple and scrumptious, and this is just like candy to me!

In what is easily the most unique and original side dish of the day, I offer a salad of sorts. Roasted butternut squash and quinoa are the main characters in

this dish, along with some dried cranberries, maple syrup, fresh thyme, walnuts or pecans, as well as some other goodies, not to mention an outstanding dressing that is combined into the mix.

Prep time is 15 minutes and cooking time is about a half hour. This will get you 6-8 servings. I often double up on the dressing as although the salad has dressing within it, adding a little extra at service is awesome, not to mention I strongly recommend more “if” you have leftovers.

Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad For The Salad ¼ cup diced red onions, about ½ an

onion 1 small, peeled butternut squash, about 2 lbs, seeded, and cut into ¾ inch chunks, about 3 ½ cups 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 ½ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock or water ¾ cup uncooked quinoa ½ cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts or pecans 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley For The Dressing

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp maple syrup ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp black pepper Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 400 degrees. Place the diced red onion in a small bowl and cover with water. Set it aside. This keeps the onion’s flavor but helps soften its harsh bite and the onion aftertaste. Place the butternut squash in the center of a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup, then sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Toss to evenly coat, then spread the squash into a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.

While the squash is baking, bring the broth, or water, and quinoa to a boil in a medium pan. If you are using water instead of broth, add ¼ tsp kosher salt. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.

Remove from the heat and let stand with the lid on for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then transfer to a large serving bowl. In a small bowl or a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all the dressing ingredients and shake well.

Drizzle enough of the dressing over the warm quinoa to moisten it, then stir to combine. Scrape the roasted butternut squash and any pan juice into the bowl with the quinoa. Add the cranberries, nuts, and thyme. Drain the red onion,

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Page 12 | THE LAKER | NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 11 then add it to the bowl. Toss to combine, adding more dressing as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. If making a day in advance, I suggest a couple of things. First, I strongly recommend you double up on the dressing for service time as the quinoa will absorb most of it. Second, if you prefer it warm, you can microwave it, but I strongly suggest doing so on a low-medium heat for a longer period of time as opposed to on full heat for a shorter time. Also, if you prefer, this is awesome over your favorite salad greens and topped with some feta cheese. This also works great with sweet potatoes instead of using butternut squash, although the spuds will take longer to cook in the oven.

OK, let’s move on to some hot dishes.

Green bean casserole has been one of those dishes that became a Thanksgiving standard for many families over the years. I’m not sure why it did as it’s a little obscure to me as I never considered it something that necessarily goes well with all the other items on the holiday table, although I’ve never minded it. My biggest complaint about it is that most times I’ve seen it or tasted it, it’s usually made with canned beans, which I am not a fan of as they often turn to mush, plus using canned mushroom soup is not a plus for me. Not with this version though as the beans are fresh and the sauce is homemade, and it’s very easy to put together in your slow cooker so once it’s in there, as the old line goes, you can “set it and forget it”, which is huge on a busy kitchen day.

Prep time is in the 20-minute range and

depending on your slow cooker and if you like the green beans al dente with a crisp bite to them or if you prefer them to be soft, slow cooker time will take 3-5 hours. Plan on this serving 10.

Bean Casserole, Slow Cooker Style 2 lbs fresh green beans 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 lb baby Bella mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk or half and half or a combo. Make sure you use whole milk as a lower fat content milk may curdle on you in a slow cooker 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or gruyere cheese depending on your taste 1 ½ cups or more of fried onions Trim the green beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. Don’t be tempted to cut them larger than this, or your green beans will turn out too firm. Add them to a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker. Melt the butter in a wide saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and golden and the mushrooms brown and have given up their liquid, about 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the top. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes more, until all the flour turns golden, and no white bits remain.

The vegetables will seem dry. Slowly add the milk a few splashes at a time, stirring between each addition to prevent lumps from forming. Increase the heat to medium high. Stir in the salt,

pepper, and nutmeg.

Cook and stir, allowing the sauce to bubble gently, running a wooden spoon or rubber spatula along the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking and stirring for 5-6 minutes, then stir in the sherry vinegar. Cook 2-4 more minutes, until the sauce has thickened to resemble a creamy gravy. It should be clearly thicker than it was when you started, but still be loose enough to easily coat the green beans. Pour the sauce over the green beans. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 3-5 hours, until the green beans are pleasantly tender but still have a bit of crispness, as in being cooked but not mushy.

The amount of cooking time you need will vary based on your slow cooker and your preference for how al dente you like your green beans. I recommend checking at the 3-hour mark to gauge their progress. As I mentioned, I like my green beans pretty crisp, so I only let it cook a little beyond 3 hours. If at 3 hours you’d like your green beans more done, give the casserole a stir, recover, and keep cooking until they reach your desired texture. Five or ten minutes prior to serving, stir in the cheese. Turn the heat to warm and let cook for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Immediately before serving, if desired, transfer the green bean mixture to a serving dish. Sprinkle the fried onions over the top. If you will be serving right out of the slow cooker, remove the lid, then sprinkle the onions on top of the green beans in the slow cooker. If you care to, put the onions on a cookie sheet or pie plate and pop them in the oven for a few minutes to heat them up and add a little extra crispness to them. I think you will like this ver-

sion very much.

The last 2 recipes today do require to be cooked in the oven at game time, but you usually do this anyway. Although I love any potato dish, I usually gravitate to sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving since I seem to eat russets and red spuds more times than not during the rest of the year. One of my favorite potato dishes is au gratin style, but most people are happily surprised when I offer sweet potatoes done in this fashion. Not only is using sweet potatoes a twist on au gratin, this one is done with a southwestern twist, which I absolutely love. Maybe not traditional on a Thanksgiving table, but I’m all about thinking outside of the box. Trust me, you’ll love it if you are a fan of southwestern flavors. Even if you choose not to use it on Turkey Day, I strongly suggest you give this a whirl at some point. Prep time is 15-20 minutes, cooking time is an hour, and this will feed 8-10 happy eaters.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Gratin 4 large, sweet potatoes, about 4 lbs, peeled and sliced into thin rounds Coarse salt and fresh grind black pepper 1 ½ cups Monterey jack cheese, grated, 6 oz 1 ½ cups feta cheese, crumbled, 6 oz 1 small, sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp finely chopped canned chipotle chili in adobo ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp homemade or storebought chicken stock ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023 | THE LAKER | Page 13 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 12 Sour cream at service, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Toss potatoes with 1 ½ tsp salt and ¼ - ½ tsp pepper depending on your preference. Arrange half of the potatoes in the buttered dish, overlapping slices as needed. Sprinkle with half of each cheese. Top with onion. Stir chipotle into the stock and drizzle over onion.

Sprinkle with half the cilantro. Top with remaining potatoes, sprinkle with remaining cheeses and cilantro, then top with the crushed tortilla chips. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until very tender and top is well browned, about 30 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving. I love this with a dollop of sour cream on top of my portion.

Lastly, today, considering we are talking Thanksgiving, I would be remiss if I didn’t include a recipe for arguably my favorite part of any turkey day feast, and that is stuffing. Any homemade stuffing is something I’m all over like a dog on a bone. I think most of us can agree that the best part of stuffing is that delectable top layer that gets extra buttery and crunchy and this sheet pan version is one big serving of that.

I suggest using a rustic, crusty bread which always makes a better stuffing as it absorbs the herbs and stock so much better, giving the final product such greater flavor and consistency.

This also includes 2 great ingredients that always help make any stuffing so much better, those being sausage and apples, not to mention pecans and dried cranberries You’ll get bite after bite of

savory, crunchy stuffing that is so dang good alongside your Thanksgiving turkey and all your other great side dishes.

Prep time is 15-20 minutes and cooking time is 30 minutes in the oven and it will get you 8+ servings.

Sheet Pan Stuffing 1 ½ lbs or so of quality rustic bread, cut into ½ inch cubes, about 12 cups 1 stick butter, cut into pieces 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 Honeycrisp apples, skin on, cored, chopped into ¼ - ½ inch pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup white wine 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary 2 tbsp freshly chopped sage leaves 1 lb ground, sweet Italian sausage 2 cups chicken broth 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley ½ cup chopped dried cranberries ¾ cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crisped but not golden, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and apples and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and start to turn golden, about 15 minutes. Add wine and simmer until almost completely reduced. Stir in rosemary and sage. Scrape mixture into a large heatproof bowl. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up into small pieces, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Pour

off any excess grease and then add sausage along with toasted bread, broth, eggs, parsley, cranberry, and pecans to the bowl with vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and toss until well combined. Scrape stuffing mixture onto a large, rimmed baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake until crispy on top and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Incredible!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

We’ll catch up again in a couple of weeks where we’ll likely be talking about some fun recipes for the next big holiday, Christmas. Until then, keep those taste buds of yours happy and if you care to touch base with any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

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- 1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

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

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

Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. – noon, meets Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.

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

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

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

Ukulele Club, second & fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6 p.m., 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield Corner, 603-522-3189.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, local farm-raised meats, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, artisanal products, held at Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, Fridays until Dec. 22 from 3 – 6 p.m., 603391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets every Wed. from 4 – 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.

Through Dec. 15, Extending Ecology – Making Meaning with the White Mountains, exhibit at Museum of the White Mountains, 603-535-3210, www. plymouth.edu/mwm.

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Through Dec. 31, Art for New Hampshire Home exhibit, 4 p.m., The Lakes Gallery at Chi-Lin, 135 Eastman Rd., Laconia, 603-556-9384, www.thelakesgallery.com.

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LRSO Concert Features Guest Vocalist Sheree Owens

The holiday season is upon us, and the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra (LRSO) invites you to embark on a musical concert journey filled with joy, warmth, and timeless seasonal melodies. Join us Saturday, December 9th at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, and Sunday, December 10th at 3 p.m. at Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium in Meredith.

This year we are delighted to introduce our guest vocalist, Sheree Owens, a dynamic talent of the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative in Laconia. Sheree’s stunning voice takes center stage, adding her personal touch to orchestral classics like Ave Maria, and shining bright with popular favorites including Barbra Streisand’s White Christmas, Sarah Reeves’ My Favorite Things, Angela Lansbury’s We Need A Little Christmas, The Carpenters’ The Christmas Song, and many more beloved holiday tunes.

Sheree Owens’ journey began in ele-

mentary school, and her passion for music led her to earn a degree in Musical Theatre from Dean College. She’s no stranger to accolades, having proudly received three New Hampshire Theatre Awards for her outstanding performances in Les Misérables, The Penelopiad, and her captivating portrayal of Charity Barnum in Barnum.

These holiday concerts are the talk of the Lakes Region, and tickets disappear faster than hot cocoa on a chilly winter day! Tickets are $20-$30 for adults,

and $10-$15 for students college-age and under (please no children under age 5).

Don’t wait – these concerts sell out and will be a gift you’ll treasure all season long! Visit www.LRSO.org to buy seats for the Colonial Theatre or Inter-Lakes performances. You can also order by phone using the contact numbers listed for each venue on our website.

The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra extends its gratitude to its con-

Gafney Library November Art Exhibit

The November art show is up at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville, running through November 30th and featuring artist J.P. Goodwin. Those familiar with Gafney’s annual “Art at the Gafney” fundraiser will recognize Goodwin’s name - she has exhibited every summer since the fundraiser began.

She was also a Member of the Garvin Gallery Five, previously located in Wakefield’s Garvin building.

Goodwin ran a plein air painting group for 12 years in the White Mountain Valley Area and may be found outdoors at an easel, sometimes even in the snow to catch a moment in time, and finds time to garden, ski, hike, and snowshoe. Her work en plein air is primarily in oil and watercolor, but she also works in graph-

ite, pastel, fiber, and collage. In Goodwin’s words, “I paint because I cannot stop – I’m always learning about painting from piece to piece and am always painting until I get it right.”

Goodwin holds degrees in Fine Arts and Residential Design. As a professional artist for over 60 years, she has been involved with four co-op galleries in Massachusetts, Colorado, and New Hampshire. She is a past member of the Swampscott and Marblehead Arts Associations, an active member of the Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association as Past President, and since 2017 has helped guide ArtWorks Gallery of the Chocorua Creative Arts Center.

Goodwin was the muralist at the Mt. Washington Valley Children’s Museum.

A quarterly Arts Column by Goodwin appears in VIBE Magazine. Goodwin accepts commission mural work in the commercial and private sectors She has work in collections in Cuba, Japan, Europe, and Cypress.

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Volunteers Sought for Let’s Go Fishing

Are you an ice angler who is looking to give back to your community? Do you want to share your love of fishing on the ice? New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Let’s Go Fishing Program is currently seeking new volunteer instructors to take part in ice fishing programs around the state. All levels of fishing experience are welcome. The next training will be held on Saturday, December 9, from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at NH Fish and Game Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord NH. All materials and lunch will be provided.

To sign up for a training session, please email Lisa Collins at lisa.collins@wildlife.nh.gov or print and return a Let’s Go Fishing Program volunteer application form, which can be found by visiting www.fishnh.com/fishing/ documents/lgf-application.pdf. To request a form by mail or email, contact (603) 271-3212 or aquatic-ed@wildlife.nh.gov.

The training will cover teaching techniques and presentation skills, along with ice safety, ethics, fish identification, ecology, fishing regulations, and

more. Once instructors have completed the training, there will be an opportunity to take part in programs and join an existing team of volunteer fishing instructors. These programs are offered in partnership with schools, camps, scout groups, and community centers all over the state. “Becoming an instructor is extremely rewarding and is a fun way to get people involved in fishing,” said Let’s Go Fishing Program Coordinator Kyle Glencross.

Thousands of children and adults have learned to be safe, ethical, and successful anglers through the Let’s Go Fishing Program. This program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program, supported by an excise tax on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage, and protect the state’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as providing the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources. Visit www. fishnh.com to learn more.

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Discover the Legacy of Joseph Plumer, the Hermit of Meredith Woods On the morning of November 25h at 10 am, Bob Manley, Co-Founder of Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, invites you to join him on a hike to visit the grave site of Joseph Plumer, the renowned Hermit of Meredith Hill. Joseph, who passed away in 1862 at the age of 88, rests beside the foundation of his house and barn in the heart of the Hermit Town Forest.

A trail to the gravesite once existed, but the passage of time and limited visitors have obscured its path, rendering it impossible to follow. Through diligent research and assistance from local residents, Bob Manley and his partners successfully pinpointed the grave’s location.

During the hike, participants will discover the exact location of Joseph’s gravestone and explore the remaining foundations of his home and barn, as well as the stone wall he erected to enclose his livestock. Bob Manley

will share Joseph’s captivating story throughout the hike, complemented by a brief paper written by one of Joseph’s relatives in 1900.

The hike will commence promptly at 10 am from the town border of Meredith and Sanbornton on Hermit Woods Rd. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking and prepare for the hike. A small parking area is available, and roadside parking is permitted.

The round-trip hike is a short distance of less than a mile. Following the hike, participants are welcome to join Bob for a complimentary tour of the winery upon their return.

In consideration of the residents of Hermit Woods Road, the hike is limited to 20 people. Early RSVPs are encouraged to secure a spot. Interested individuals can join the hike by emailing info@hermitwoods.com and obtaining additional details about the meeting time and location.

Ceramic Artist Grace Kerr at Fine Craft Gallery The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is pleased to announce a newly juried ceramic artist, Grace Kerr. Kerr’s passion for working with clay began in her early childhood on a rice farm in Taiwan which in later life, after a career as a technical designer in the fashion industry, led her to pursue her passion in clay.

Kerr brings a wealth of experience and creativity to her work. Her unique blend of traditional techniques and con-

temporary aesthetics transforms clay into a pleasurable experience for viewing and daily living. Please join us at the Gallery as we welcome Grace Kerr and display her latest ceramic creations of distinct craftsmanship and innovative artistic vision.

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Snowmobile and OHRV Safety Classes Scheduled Winter is on its way, and free in-person snowmobile safety education classes are now being scheduled in the Granite State. To operate a snowmobile or off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) in New Hampshire, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid motor vehicle driver’s license or have successfully completed an approved OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education class. These classes are taught by instructors and staff trained by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Those interested in attending should register soon before slots are filled by visiting www. wildlife.nh.gov/highway-recreational-vehicles-ohrv-and-snowmobiles/ ohrv-and-snowmobile-safety-education.

OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education classes can also be conveniently taken online. With recent changes to state laws, all online classes will include a combination of practical OHRV and snowmobile safety, and the rules that apply to all trail riders. The cost for the virtual class is $34.95.

“The online safety courses provide a convenient option for students to obtain their New Hampshire Rider Certificate, at their own pace, while learning key safety information important for riding both OHRVs and snowmobiles,” said Captain Michael Eastman, OHRV/ Snowmobile Education and Law Enforcement Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

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Even after course completion, all youth riders under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult over the age of 18 when operating a snowmobile or OHRV, including on property belonging to their parents, grandparents, or guardians.

To further one’s safety and rider etiquette education, operators of all ages are invited to join one of the over 100 snowmobile and 26 OHRV clubs in New Hampshire. “Joining a club is a great way to learn about safe riding, help support local landowners, and help maintain trails for your own and others’ enjoyment,” Eastman said. For more information on how to become involved with a snowmobile club, visit www. nhsa.com. For OHRV club information, visit www.nhohva.org.

In addition to safety education, NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers will be out on the trails this winter conducting patrols to detect and apprehend impaired snowmobile operators, enforce speed limits, deter unlawful off-trail riding, and detect machines with modified exhausts. These ongoing initiatives will help to keep the state’s snowmobile trails open and safe for all outdoor enthusiasts during the upcoming seasons.

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Recycling 101: The Dos and Don’ts of Recycling Recycling might just be one of the easiest things that we can do for the environment . . . right? When people think of being more sustainable, they will often go straight to recycling as an answer for being more eco-friendly. However, recycling might not be as easy as you think if you don’t take the time to know the proper rules. Some well-intentioned citizens can find themselves “wish-cycling,” which includes trying to recycle items that are not actually recyclables.

While this doesn’t sound inherently harmful, wish-cycling damages the recycling process by wasting time and resources for facilities that have to remove non-recyclable items from the system.

To prevent wish-cycling and help make the recycling process more efficient, here are some big DOs and DON’Ts of Recycling 101.

DO Reduce Waste Where You Can Before you start throwing your items in the recycling bin, you should first consider reducing and reusing where you can. Remember the 3 R’s- reduce, reuse, recycle. This means that you should reduce and reuse first. For example, maybe you want to cut down on your plastic water bottle consumption or reuse your plastic containers for a new purpose before throwing all your plastic in the bin. It’s always important to consider the other 2 R’s – reduce, reuse – before you come to the third R: recycle!

DON’T Throw in Plastic Bags or Trash Bags Plastic bags are one of the biggest

“NOs” of recycling and one of the biggest contaminants seen at recycling facilities. The material of plastic bags makes them unable to be processed in the same way as other plastic bottles or containers.

Plastic bags cause equipment jams, which create further delays and inefficiencies in the recycling process. To help speed up the process and protect our environment, make sure you are not throwing plastic bags or trash bags in your curbside recycling. If you want to recycle your plastic bags, check out facilities that have specific recycling programs for plastic bags.

DO Use Paper or Reusable Bags The good news is that there are plenty of sustainable alternatives to plastic bags! If you’re looking for something to carry your recyclables in, paper bags are a great option. Paper bags can be recycled, so you can throw recyclables into your bag for a convenient trip to the recycling bin. Using reusable bags are also a great way to cut back on plastic waste and to reduce the amount of plastic you are using. Use a reusable bag to avoid the headache of plastic bags altogether.

Not only will recycling facilities thank you, but the planet will, too!

DON’T Throw in Greasy or Dirty Recyclables Another big “NO” of recycling is throwing in items that are dirty or greasy. In general, pizza boxes can’t be recycled because of all the grease that soaks into the cardboard.

The food debris on your recyclables can be problematic. Dirty materials, like greasy pizza boxes, may contaminate clean recyclables and create poor-quality products. Rather than trying to recycle that greasy pizza box or sticky cup, just throw it out to make recycling more efficient.

DO Wash Out Your Recyclables You can avoid sending contaminated materials to the facility by cleaning out your recyclables. Taking the extra minute to rinse out your recyclables makes a big difference in creating a more efficient recycling process. Whether it’s a plastic bottle, peanut butter jar, yogurt tub or cat food can, you should ALWAYS make sure to give your recyclables a good wash before sending them off to the recycling facility.

DON’T Try to Recycle an Item You’re Unsure of This “NO” sounds pretty simple, but it’s critical to remember. If you are unsure of whether something is recyclable,

don’t throw it in the recycling bin. After all, this contributes to “wish-cycling!”

A good rule of thumb is to check with your local transfer station. If you have curbside recycling, contact your hauler to find out exactly how to recycle items.

You can check with online resources, like your town website or the EPA, to learn about commonly accepted recyclables. Remember, when in doubt, just ask!

DO Check with Your Local Facilities It’s always important to check with your local recycling facility or curbside hauler to see what materials they accept.

Some transfer stations have strict recycling rules that require different types of recyclables to be sorted. Many facilities provide additional services, such as battery, electronic, tire or household hazardous waste recycling. These additional services may have a fee to cover part of the recycling costs. It’s important to keep in mind that supply and demand for recyclables change, so this may change the types of items accepted in your town. Check with your local recycling program periodically to make sure you are up to date with the proper recycling procedures.

By putting in a little extra effort and learning about your town’s recycling program, you’re doing a great service to the recycling facilities and the environment. Before you know it, you’ll be a recycling expert!

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Wild And Crazy Escape Into Art

By Thomas P. Caldwell Who could pass up the opportunity to throw paint everywhere and not have to worry about cleaning it up?

Art Escape in Laconia has a special room just for that kind of fun.

“There are so many rules,” says Jeanie Cox who, with her husband, Jim, operates the Union Avenue studio. “There’s no place for kids at home or at school to just kind of go wild and crazy and just have some fun. You can’t squirt ketchup and mustard on the walls; you can’t make a mess in the kitchen and throw food everywhere. So here is a place where we’re like, ‘Hey, the only rule is to have fun.’”

Art Escape’s blacklight-illuminated splatter room is not just for youngsters; adults have just as much fun quirting day-go paint on the walls or, taking a cue from the Blue Man Group, pouring a little paint on a drum before hitting it with their rhythm sticks and sending a spray of color in all directions. It can even be practical: The process can be used to decorate t-shirts or paint canvases.

To allay parents’ fears about what their children will look like after throwing paint everywhere, Art Escape ensures that each child has a hooded plastic poncho and foot coverings when they enter the splatter room, and whatever paint ends up on face and hands is easily washed off.

Corporate groups have gathered at Art Escape to take advantage of the splatter room’s unique diversion or used the studio space for team-building activities.

The splatter room is but one attraction at Art Escape, which opened 16 years ago adjacent to Laconia High School and moved to its present location up the street six years ago. It serves as a do-ityourself art studio.

“I started in a little space with nothing and just kept building,” Jeanie recalls.

The front of the studio has a store-like

appearance, with racks of canvases already carrying outlines of images that children can color in, much like coloring books, along with shelves of ceramics ready to be painted and the paints and brushes necessary to do so. There are several tables where walk-ins can sit to work on their art projects.

“Any time we’re open, people can walk in and paint ceramics,” Jeanie said.

Parents or grandparents often bring their children in for a little artistic practice, especially during school vacations and rainy days. This time of year, making Christmas presents also brings people in — not just children but also adults wanting to take classes in glass-blowing, fused-glass wreaths, pottery-making, and canvas-painting.

“They make really good Christmas presents for personal friends, and you get to have fun, so it’s cheating a little bit,” Jeanie said.

Art Escape also has a bring-your-own policy for adults.

“We don’t serve food or drinks but we have bring-your-own, including alcohol, so people can just come in and bring a bottle of wine and cheese-and-crackers

or strawberries or whatever,” Jeanie said.

The studio has served as a venue for bachelor and bachelorette groups, birthday parties, and Christmas parties for families and business groups.

Art Escape offers both day and night classes, so nights are typically when the adults show up to paint or work with glass.

Classes A popular class has been the art of blowing and shaping molten glass into German-style ornaments or plant watering globes. Using a torch, participants heat the glass and then blow into the tubes to form their products. The classes do not require previous experience; there is a demonstration at the start of the class to show how it’s done. Each student receives three glass tubes and an assortment of colorful glass to make one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments.

Classes in fused glass also are offered with step-by-step instructions on how to create a piece such as a wreath, which is popular this time of year. Fused glass is made by first cutting glass in a kiln.

Participants glue those glass pieces to-

gether and leave them to be fired again in a kiln. The pieces will be ready for pickup in two weeks.

Whenever working with glass, participants are warned to cover any beverages and not to bring in other food to avoid the chance of any glass getting into the food.

In December, Art Escape will begin the month by holding a Winter Wonderland Paint and Sip event on Friday, Dec. 1, in which participants will create a winter-themed painting while enjoying music and whatever drink they want to bring along. Jeanie will guide participants through the steps of painting while expressing their creativity.

On Friday, Dec. 8, there will be an interactive fused glass workshop to make a 6»x6» winter birch tree fused glass piece.

Then, on Saturday, Dec. 9, at another Paint and Sip event, Art Escape will provide step-by-step instructions for painting a snow gnome.

A Paint and Sip event on Friday, Dec. 15, will have participants painting a set of two wine glasses, with all the supplies needed to complete them.

For a complete listing of the upcoming events, go to https://artescapenh.com.

Art Escape also will bring the classes to you, sending an artist and supplies for the craft of your choice to groups of 15 or more at other locations. All that is needed is access to water with tables and chairs set up. Art Escape even will handle the cleanup afterward.

Art To Go projects allow people to choose from a selection of ceramics and pre-drawn canvases to bring home for creative projects, with the prices including the necessary paint. Brushes are sold separately. All projects have a choice of kiln-fired or non-fired acrylic-based paints.

Art Escape is located at 636 Union Avenue, Laconia, 603-527-2529.

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TUBACHRISTMAS Returns to Wolfeboro The nineteenth TUBACHRISTMAS concert in Wolfeboro will be on Saturday, December 10, from 2 to 3 pm at a new location, the First Congregational Church, 115 South Main Street. Bring your family and friends and enjoy this free public concert of holiday music and traditional carols, which will be performed by a low brass ensemble.

The concert features the low brass instruments, such as tubas, baritone horns and euphoniums, usually seen at the back of the band. Donations will be gratefully accepted and will go directly to the L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry to help provide food and other necessities for area residents.

The Wolfeboro TUBACHRISTMAS concert is a re-

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