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OCTOBER 16, 2023 | THE LAKER | Page 1

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Celebrating 40 Years October 16 • Vol 40 • No 28

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

‘Cue the Grill | Page 8

What’s Up | Pages 14-17

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Yester year ’Tis the Season for Lakes Region Ghosts and Scary Stories

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper New England and the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is a fitting location for ghosts and witches. After all, this area of the country was where settlers built homes and towns long ago. Tales of witch hunts and ghosts are prevalent in the New England states, and New Hampshire has its share of such stories.

The Lakes Region is steeped in history, with tales of olden-day witches and other creatures that go bump in the night. While these tales are heard less often than more widely known stories of early Colonial settlers, it is said, however, that ghosts roam the hills and valleys of the Lakes Region.

Perhaps the most interesting spiritual tales come from tranquil Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury, New Hampshire. The village was the home of the believers in Mother Ann Lee’s religion, with members commonly called Shakers. Many men, women, and children lived and worked at Canterbury Shaker Village in the 1800s and into the 1900s. The peaceful religious group never caused complaints from their neighbors and the Shakers were known to show compassion to all.

What is less well known is that the Shakers believed in spirits. This is surprising, given that many Christian beliefs find the idea of a spirit world to be

off-limits or downright absurd. in an afterlife, it stood to reason those neighbor for the cry of “witch!” to ring Not so the Shakers. There are writin the afterworld might wish to comout in a community. ten accounts of Shakers being visited municate with loved ones left behind.

According to Eva A. Speare, author by spirits of departed fellow members Alton is known for its summer acof “NH Folk Tales”, a witch once lived VINYL WRAPPED COMPOSITE and others. OneOF version was written, tivities that bring vacationers back DECKING in Plymouth, New Hampshire as a her“At this day, most (but not all) of the yearly for boating, dining, swimming, mit. In the early 20th century, a hermit Shaker people are sincere believers in and more. But for locals, it is also the named “Old Dr. Dearborn” lived in a what is commonly called Spiritualism. place where unexplained things hapsmall cottage. His home was very reIn one of the societies, it is believed pen at the Alton Town Hall. In the old mote and was located outside Plymthat a magnificent spiritual city, densebuilding, there have been strange ocouth. He was suffering from an illness ly inhabited and filled with palaces and currences, from furniture moving to and asked for food and medicine from fine residences, lies upon their domain mysterious voices, and it is said to be his nearest neighbors. Speare and anand at but a little distance from the terhaunted by the ghost of a rugged outother girl had the task of carrying food restrial buildings of the Church family, doorsman, among others. Perhaps the and supplies to Dr. Dearborn. and frequent communications come ghostly spirit is a solid, strong male figOne day, as the children were visitfrom this spirit city to their neighbors.” ure because someone has been known ing the Hermit, he related to them his Another Shaker wrote, “We have freto move furniture around in the upper encounter with a witch. He said that quently been visited by a tribe of Inregions of the building and rearrange when he was a teenager living in neardians (spirits of Indians), who used to chairs when no one is around. Maybe it

by Campton, his father owned a fine live in this country, and whose spirits is a ghost, looking to arrange the chairs horse, which the Hermit often rode. still come back here occasionally.” as he sees fit? Located at 1 Monument On an evening horse ride, the Hermit Ghostly sightings were common Square in downtown Alton, there is the passed the home of a woman named among the Shakers. In the 1800s and feeling of something unusual and perDolly, who was rumored to be a witch. early 1900s, if the neighbors of the haps chilling in the big building.

Suddenly, a black cat ran from Dolly’s Canterbury Shakers had known about None of the Halloween creatures can porch and leaped to the horse’s neck. the practice of calling forth the spirits frighten as much as a witch. Tales of The horse stopped in its tracks, and of the dead, they would have likely these mighty creatures said to be in a refused to move, even when the rider been baffled or distressed. Such things relationship with the devil, abound, esbeat it with a whip. Also taking a beatas séances were looked upon as akin pecially at Halloween. ing with a whip was the black cat, who to witchcraft for many years. For the During the 1700s and 1800s, women clung to the horse’s neck. Eventually, Shakers, however, spiritual sightings who were odd or eccentric often had the cat ran off and the horse took the and calling upon spirits were simply the label witch attached to their names.

• Yesteryear ways to communicate with those who At the height of the witch-hunting continued on page 4 had passed to heaven. If one believed hysteria, a woman had only to anger a

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The next day when the Hermit went to check on the horse, it hadn’t a mark on it and seemed its usual healthy self.

But as for Dolly, a neighbor soon arrived and related that she was nearly dead, “covered with welts and bruises and scarcely breathing from fatigue.”

Meredith, New Hampshire once had a well-known character called the Hermit of Meredith. The man’s real name was Joseph Plummer, and he lived in a small hut with a barn nearby. The hut and barn were in a field in a remote area of town. Dense forest and a crude road ensured visitors did not bother the Hermit of Meredith.

The Hermit was born in the late 1770s and lived alone in Meredith for

over 30 years. According to www.hermitwoods.com, the Hermit’s parents were Jesse and Sally Plummer, who settled in Sanbornton and had six children. From childhood, Joseph was shy and withdrawn.

Legend has it that he was disappointed in love and shyness which led to his solitary existence. Much of Plummer’s time was spent tending his small farm and now and then visiting with New Hampton school students who made their way to the property out of curiosity or pity.

His hut had no windows and the only light was from a fireplace. Furnishings were crude, and relatives who worried about their brother/son (he had a large family living locally) sent him clothing.

The Meredith hermit wasn’t poor;

he had saved money and owned a big tract of land. Living away from society meant Mr. Plummer didn’t need fancy clothing, a well-decorated home, or other accouterments of the day. The Hermit died alone in the woods at 88 years of age and his family erected a marker on the spot that read: The Grave of a Hermit Joseph Plummer Of Meredith Died December 3, 1862 Aged 88 Content with seeking happiness for himself only, He lived in seclusion.

He died alone.

Peace to his ashes And rest to his soul.

If witches strike fear into our hearts, a walk through a cemetery at night can

set the stage for a ghostly or bewitching visitation. A New England cemetery, where lichen-covered stones lean this way and that in the ground causes even the bravest to become fearful.

Ghostly encounters are every day in the area, and a Newfound Lake area resident fled in fear after perhaps coming upon a ghost on a mountaintop. The story goes that the young man decided to take a fall hike on a beautiful, warm, windy October day. He struck out from his parents’ home on the outskirts of his hometown. He had in mind to hike a small mountain, using a familiar trail that led to an outdoor cathedral with wooden benches and a large wooden cross. He had often visited the spot and loved the view of the village far below.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023 | THE LAKER | Page 5 • Yesteryear continued from page 4 The day was warm, the foliage pretty and the sun shone in a brilliantly blue sky. He quickly climbed the path to the mountain cathedral, eager to sit on a bench, relax, and take in the view.

Oddly enough, he realized part way up the mountain that he seemed to have the area to himself, although on a nice fall day such as this was, it was usually a busy place. The quiet was broken only by the wind in the tall trees.

As the trail flattened out, he was relieved to know he was at the top and could soon rest. He bounded into the open area from the trail’s end and glanced around. “It seemed I wasn’t alone after all,” he recalled. A woman sat on a bench near the edge of the clearing and clifftop before the cross.

Her head was bowed and her general appearance was one of sadness. Her back was turned to him, but even so, the hiker sensed grief about the woman. He was also surprised to see she was wearing what appeared to be garments from another era, her dress long and a dark veil covering her bowed head. She emanated sadness as she sat alone and the man felt he should back away and not intrude. He turned to

leave, using the only path down from the mountain. For a second, he considered leaving but then thought that if he was quiet, he could enjoy the spot because he had hiked too far and wanted to spend time there.

He turned around a second later, shocked to find the woman had vanished. “There was no one else around, and there was no way she could have exited the mountain without walking behind me on the path, which was the only way to get to the bottom. I had no idea where she has gone…except to say she had vanished into thin air,” he said.

He ran down the path and got to the bottom and into the village quickly.

What started out as a lovely fall hike ended in heart-pounding fear when he realized he was the only living person around for miles…and alone with a possible ghost!

A ghostly girl is said to appear at a local inn in the Tilton area and many have seen her apparition. Little Laura died in a fire at the inn when it was a boarding house over 100 years ago.

Laura is the ghost that seems to live on and appear when it pleases her. She is said to be a happy child, unwilling to speak of her death, but instead likes to

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of one particular family. If the spirits of those people roam at night, they won’t bother the landowner because she tended their cemetery lovingly, and their gratitude would be immense.

Drive the secondary roads around the Lakes Region, and it will not take long to come across old family or community graveyards. Stones mark the graves of those who died many years ago, some even from the Revolutionary War era. (Between the early 1800s and 1920s three types of stones were most common: marble, used mainly around the mid-1800s; and soapstone and slate, used before marble became popular.

From ghostly visitations at Canterbury Shaker Village to witches to menacing spirits, the Lakes Region is alive with the spirits of the departed. As Halloween, the most haunted time of year, approaches, it is up to each us to decide if we believe such chilling tales.

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Fear of cemeteries and ghosts was not always as intense, because in the early days of central New Hampshire settlements, people buried their loved ones on family land. Towns were few and far between, and people made graveyards near their homesteads.

There was probably less fear of a cemetery where well-known loved ones were buried. Here were the final resting places of a mother, a father, grandparents, or a sibling.

A Sanbornton area woman bought land in a rural part of the town and built her house there 20 years ago. As she settled in, she became aware of a cemetery on the property, hidden by severe overgrowth of weeds and bushes. She decided to clear the brush away in her spare time and soon realized it would be a lengthy job. When finally cleared, she saw many old gravestones and realized the cemetery, dating to the 1800s, was the final resting place

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LRSO Announces First Concert of Season

The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra (LRSO) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated first concert of the 2023-2024 season, taking place on November 4, 2023, at Hanaway Theatre, Plymouth State University at 7 p.m. This exquisite evening of music promises an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts of all ages.

The concert, titled “Romancing the Lone Ranger” features three masterful compositions – Rossini’s William Tell Overture (most recognized as the theme from the Lone Ranger television series), and two stalwarts of music’s Romantic Era, the first movement of the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1 and the magnificent Brahms Symphony No. 1.

“We are excited to kick off our season with such a powerful and diverse program,” said Maestro Ben Greene.

“The William Tell Overture’s iconic finale, the passionate melodies of Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto,

and the grandeur of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 will leave our audience both moved and inspired.”

The featured soloist for Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto is the outstanding pianist Benny Wang, winner of LRSO’s 2023 concerto competition. A remarkable yet unassuming 15-yearold pianist, Benny is a freshman at Phillips Exeter Academy.

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The concert will take place at the Hanaway Theatre in the Silver Center at Plymouth State University. Tickets are FREE for PSU students, $5 for non-PSU students, and $20-$30 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at www.LRSO.org or at the Silver Center box office (603-535-2787). We thank our sponsors Ravena and John McIntyre, and Evelyn and Michael Miller, for their generous support of young musicians with our concerto competition and the November concert.

This November performance is just the first in our new season, which includes performances at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith, and the Colonial Theatre in Laconia. December’s “Christmas Belles” performances in Laconia (12/9) and Meredith (12/10)

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Classic Fall Flavors

By Kelly Ross Hello friends. I trust many of you are keeping clear of all the leaf peepers right now, well, at least if you are locals.

To those in town visiting and checking out the beautiful scenery, please enjoy.

I get many emails from readers almost every week, and I generally accommodate those who send in their usual requests for a recipe theme, so with that in mind, today’s theme is one that I admittedly do kind of neglect when it comes to sharing some food fun recipes, and that is side dishes. I do love my emails and I respond to them all, but I truly embrace the messages asking me to share certain ideas/themes/thoughts. Some of you have become regular pen pals and I enjoy your feedback on when you utilize some of the recipes I share. 95% of the feedback I get is very positive, and as much as I love to hear your success stories, I also appreciate your feedback when something may not have been as awesome as you expected. None of us are perfect and we all have different tastes, but I do appreciate your honesty when it comes to cooking, the good and the bad. So, since we are talking side dishes today, let’s get started.

Considering the time of year, I’m going to share many classic fall flavors, starting with butternut squash, although

not in a typical fashion. One of my favorite side dishes ever is polenta. For those not familiar, polenta is an Italian dish made with yellow cornmeal.

It can get a little confusing as yes, the dish is called polenta, but many identify cornmeal as polenta as well. The first few times I started making polenta as a youngster, I was confused when the recipe said to buy/use polenta to make polenta. That never made sense to me as a novice, and I find it still odd, but if you ever find a recipe asking you to buy and use polenta to make polenta, that’s what’s going on.

When made and served immediately after cooking, it’s very creamy and delicious with a similar consistency to grits.

If you cook it and pan it and refrigerate, it will solidify so you can either bake it later and serve, or as I often do, once chilled, you can slice it, almost like a small loaf of bread and either grill it or fry it. This version is far from the norm however with the addition of the butternut squash as well as fontina cheese inserted into it for some great gooey pockets of cheese throughout. If you care to serve this once you are done cooking, that is your option, although I think it’s at its best the next day. As a side dish, this will get you 6-8 servings or more. Cooking time on your stove-

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top is less than an hour and does require a lot of babysitting as it does need to be stirred often.

Butternut Squash Polenta 1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more for extra seasoning if preferred 1 cup coarse polenta, (cornmeal), about 5 oz 1 medium butternut squash, about 2 lb, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups whole milk ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg ½ cup Parmesan, finely grated ½ stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup fresh sage leaves ½ lb fontina cheese, cut into ½ inch pieces Combine 1 tbsp salt and 6 cups water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Gradually whisk in cornmeal, then cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until polenta just begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in squash, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until polenta is thick and no longer gritty, and squash mashes easily when pressed with the back of a spoon, 30–40 minutes. Mix in milk and nutmeg, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly

and smashing squash with the back of spoon, until squash is dissolved into the polenta, 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan and ¼ cup butter until melted. Let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

Add sage and cook, stirring, just until leaves are lightly crisped and darker in color, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Grease a shallow 3-qt baking dish with butter, then transfer polenta mixture to baking dish.

Scatter Fontina cheese over the top and press down lightly with spoon to submerge. Top with crisped sage. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill overnight and up to 2 days. Once ready to cook, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Uncover dish and bake casserole until bubbly and lightly browned on top, 30–35 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. If preferred, once out of the refrigerator, slice the polenta into ¾ -1-inch slices and heat a sauté pan, lightly grease it, lay the slices down and fry each side for 2 minutes or so until golden brown on both sides and warm throughout. So Good. If you care to

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Continuing with butternut squash in mind, this one is a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving next month, sitting on the table next to the green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and the cranberry sauce. But of course is great anytime.

This savory casserole is packed with bacon, two types of cheese and just enough kale to lend the dish a healthy twist. Equally versatile as a side dish or a main dish, this butternut squash casserole is a hearty, easy, and delicious way to eat your veggies. I have been known to eat the leftovers for breakfast or lunch, out of the microwave and topped with a couple of over-easy eggs. For the vegetarian crowd, just eliminate the bacon. Prep time is close to a half hour, cooking time is a tad over an hour and will take care of 8 of you.

Butternut Squash Casserole ¾ lb or more of thick-cut bacon, sliced 1-inch thick 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 leek, halved and sliced ½ inch thick 3 cups roughly chopped kale, usually

1 bunch will do it 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup fresh or shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick spray.

In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon and 2 tbsp bacon fat to a large bowl.

Discard remaining bacon fat or save it for another use. Add squash, onion, leek, kale, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper to bowl. Toss to combine. Arrange vegetable mixture in an even layer in prepared dish. Bake until a knife easily inserts into squash, about 30 minutes. Top casserole with mozzarella and cheddar in an even layer. In a small bowl, mix panko, Italian seasoning, and oil, then sprinkle over cheese.

Continue to bake until cheese is melted, and breadcrumbs are golden brown, 1015 minutes more.

Before we get to a couple of fun potato dishes, I have one more veggie dish that again, is perfect for your turkey day table, or even more so at Christmas as it does have the festive colors associated with that big holiday. The combo of

veggies is Brussels sprouts and carrots, although feel free to sub and/or add any veggies that are more your style, but this combo combined with the dried cranberries for some sweetness and tart flavors, and the crunch of the pecans, as well as the balsamic vinegar makes this a win/win recipe. Whether for a special occasion or just any dinner night of the week, there is no bad time for a scrumptious veggie dish. I’m sharing this recipe in 2 ways, first out of the oven, and secondly, especially if at a busy holiday dinner with a busy oven, this dish is also perfect in the air fryer. You can have this prepped and cooked in 40-45 minutes if cooking in the oven and less than that if in the air fryer and this is for 4 side dishes, so if making this at the holidays, you may want to double up on this one. This one is as simple as it gets my friends.

Roasted Vegetables with Pecans and Craisins ¾ lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ½ pieces 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves

Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup toasted pecans ½ cup dried cranberries If cooking in the oven, preheat it to 400 degrees. Scatter vegetables on a large baking sheet. Toss with oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme.

Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender, shaking the pan halfway through. Before serving, toss roasted vegetables with pecans and cranberries.

If doing so in your air fryer, in a large bowl, toss vegetables with oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Place vegetables in basket of air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Before serving, toss roasted vegetables with pecans and cranberries.

So, it’s time for potatoes to show what they can offer you. This first one is all about sweet potatoes, casserole style. Although I love anything sweet potatoes, the norm for many is to just toss them in the oven and bake them.

I’m not complaining per se when I get a baked sweet spud, but there are

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Save the ends of the spuds to use in the bottom layers and save the uniform slices for the middle and upper layers for better presentation. Total time is 2 hours, prep being 30 minutes of that, and this will get 8-10 servings.

Sweet Potato Gratin 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, divided 4 tsp cloves garlic, chopped 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves Kosher salt

1 cup heavy cream ¾ cup whole milk ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 2 large eggs ¾ cup grated Parmesan, divided Freshly ground black pepper 2 lb sweet potatoes, a mix of purple, orange, and white, peeled, and sliced 1/8 inch thick 2 1/3 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, about 8 oz, divided Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-quart casserole or gratin dish with 1 tbsp butter. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. When butter stops foaming, add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add thyme, sage, and ½ tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 30 seconds.

Add cream, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer but do not let boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Transfer 1 cup cream mixture to a liquid measuring cup.

Whisking constantly, slowly stream cream mixture into eggs a few tbsp’s at a time until incorporated. Then, add egg mixture back to the saucepan with remaining cream mixture and whisk until combined. Whisk in ½ cup Parmesan. Line bottom of prepared dish with a layer of potatoes, slightly overlapping

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Top with 2/3 cup Gruyere and 2/3 cup cream mixture. Repeat 3 times, ending with cream mixture. Top final layer with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan. Spray a piece of foil with pan release spray and tightly cover dish. Bake the gratin for 30 minutes, uncover, and continue to bake until sides are bubbling and golden brown, about 30 minutes more.

Top with thyme. I suggest letting it sit for 8-10 minutes to let it set before digging in. This dish is a true winner. If you care to put this together in advance of cooking, it works great. You can build it, let it completely cool to room temp as the sauce is warm, wrap tightly in plastic and it will hold for 2 days under refrigeration. If cooking the next day or 2, let it sit at room temp for 30 minutes before cooking it.

Lastly, today, let’s bust out some Yukon gold potatoes for this dish, also bringing garlic and prosciutto and some awesome herbs and spices for a great side dish to add to any great entrée at the dinner table. For those of you who have never made, or more importantly, eaten melted potatoes before you are missing out in a big way. Melting is a weird name for this style of cooking though as caramelized would be the better term in my book. Once done, they end up looking like big pan-seared scallops as they are flat on both sides and come out golden brown after being pan-seared in a 500-degree oven and finished with chicken stock, garlic, fresh sage and other spices, and finished with crumbled prosciutto. These are phenomenal. Prep time is 15-20 minutes and cooking time is just under an hour. This feeds 4 as a tremendous side dish, although they are so good, you may have to ration them onto individual plates.

Melting Potatoes with Garlic, Prosciutto & Sage 4-5 slices prosciutto 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, sliced into 1-inch rounds 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage, plus

more for garnish 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp dried marjoram ¼ tsp salt, divided ⅛ tsp ground pepper ¾ cup chicken broth, reduced sodium is preferred 5 medium cloves garlic, smashed Position oven racks in middle and upper third positions, then preheat to 400 degrees. Line a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper. Arrange prosciutto slices in a single layer in the prepared pan. Bake on the middle rack until crispy, 8-10 minutes. Carefully transfer the prosciutto to a wire rack to cool. Discard the parchment paper and lightly spray the pan with pan release spray. Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees. Combine potatoes, sage, oil, butter, marjoram, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper in a medium bowl, then toss until evenly coated. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the pan. Bake on the upper rack for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully flip the potatoes. Bake until mostly golden brown on both sides, about 15 minutes more. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully pour broth over the potatoes. Add garlic to the pan. Bake until the liquid is absorbed, 8-10 minutes.

Transfer the potatoes and garlic to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Crumble the cooled crispy prosciutto over the potato mixture. Garnish with additional sage, if desired.

That’s it for today boys and girls. I again thank all of you who email me with feedback and thoughts. I do appreciate the love and talking food with all of you. Until next week, keep those taste buds of yours happy, and if you have care to reach out, please email me at fenwaysox10@gmail.com

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Audubon Society Program on Roosting Crows

On Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Loon Center in Moultonborough, the Lakes Region Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society will present a program on The Winter Crow Roost on the Merrimack, presented by Craig Gibson.

Craig, a well-known bird and conservation photographer, is on a mission to shed light on a captivating winter crow roost in Lawrence, MA in the heart of the Merrimack Valley along the Merrimack River, near the border of southern New Hampshire and about twenty-five miles north of Boston.

For decades, the city has hosted a significant winter crow roost of mostly American Crows, along with a much smaller number of Fish Crows. The size of the roost typically grows from an initial group of 2,500 in October to almost 15,000 by late January.

Craig established a Crow Patrol during the 2017-2018 winter crow roost season, along with help from Bob and Dana Fox. During the following winter seasons, Craig has made hundreds of observation nights observing, monitoring, documenting, and photographing the amazing crows, with a constant eye on streaming, staging, and roosting behaviors and patterns. The Crow Patrol is promoting wider community involvement among birding, conservation, environmental, and educational groups as well as expanding a series of citizen science projects with grade school, high school, and college students.

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New to New Hampshire – Invasive Spiny Water Flea Confirmed in Lake Winnipesaukee This summer, state biologists from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) documented the presence of a new aquatic invasive species to New Hampshire.

The spiny water flea (Bythotrephes longimanus) was documented on September 13 in the deepest location of Lake Winnipesaukee, in the Broads in Gilford, New Hampshire. Subsequent sampling also confirmed spiny water flea presence in Alton and Wolfeboro areas of the lake. State biologists believe this is a recent infestation.

The spiny water flea is a microscopic animal, also known as zooplankton, that is native to Europe and Asia. Spiny water fleas were first introduced to the United States to the Great Lakes in the 1980s. The nearest locations of other spiny water flea infestations include Lake Champlain in Vermont, and Lake George and a few other waterbodies in New York. The tiny animal was likely introduced by transient boaters who visited a waterbody with an existing infestation. Live organisms or eggs were probably transported to Lake Winnipesaukee on recreational or fishing gear or in the live well or bilge of a boat.

There are no treatments available to control this species once it is established, therefore the best, and only management option, is preventing introduction into uninfected waterbodies by cleaning, draining, and drying all vessels and recreational gear after leaving a waterbody as required by state law (RSA 487).

The spiny water flea is not harmful to humans; however, it can be a nuisance when it builds up on fishing lines. It can also negatively impact aquatic food webs by changing the plankton community which can, in turn, influence fish populations. “Some of our native fish species could be impacted by this,” said John Magee, Programs Supervisor with the Inland Fisheries Division at the NH Fish and Game Department. “At high densities, the spiny water flea can outcompete native zooplankton on which some of our native fish species rely.”

NHDES biologists have been monitoring for this species for the past eight years, anticipating eventual detection in New Hampshire. “Invasive species are very good at spreading to new locations,” said Kirsten Hugger, an Aquatic

Ecologist with NHDES. “We anticipated there was potential for introduction to Lake Winnipesaukee due to boater traffic, which is why we initiated a monitoring program in 2016. However, it is still surprising and disappointing to have confirmed that spiny water flea is in New Hampshire.”

Non-native aquatic invasive animals are those that are not naturally found in New Hampshire’s lakes, ponds, and rivers. Because they are not native, they have few predators or diseases, allowing them to grow quickly and dominate the freshwater systems.

Aquatic invasive species, whether invasive plants or animals, can cause impacts to native aquatic species, reduced shorefront property values, water quality impairments, and problems with the aesthetic and recreational values of waterbodies. Further expansion of the spiny water flea to other waterbodies in New Hampshire is likely over time.

Boaters and other on-water recreation enthusiasts are urged to be aware of their role in the spread of aquatic invasive species, large or small, and practice good lake stewardship activities, specifically:

CLEAN off any plants, animals and algae found on boats, trailers, and other recreational gear, and dispose of it away from a waterbody. This includes anything attached to fishing line, tackle, nets and other equipment used in fishing activities. Pressure washing with hot water is recommended. For fishing and other gear, inspect and remove any organisms you find and wash with soapy and/or hot water. Dispose of unwanted bait and associated water in the trash or on land away from water, rather than dumping it in the waterbody.

DRAIN your boat, bait buckets, bilges, live wells, and other water-holding equipment away from the waterbody, leaving all drains in the open position during transport.

DRY anything that comes into contact with the water for at least five days.

For more information or to report a potential new infestation, please contact Kirsten Hugger at kirsten.a.hugger@des.nh.gov or John Magee at john.a.magee@wildlife.nh.gov.

Portsmouth Brass Quintet in Farmington

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The First Congregational Church of Farmington NH welcomes the Portsmouth Brass Quintet on Saturday, October 21st at 3 p.m. for an entertaining and toe-tapping afternoon of light classical music and big band hits from the swing era. The concert will open with a set of Baroque transcriptions including J.S. Bach’s Little Fugue in G minor. The quintet will then perform

The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is excited to present WHOO, an exhibit of owls by Sandra Grant.

Sandra uses rug hooking as her means to create beautiful sculpted birds. By raising the hand-dyed wool, she sculpts the bird into a dimensional piece and embellishes them with textured yards and feathers. The results are amazing, with birds that look as though they are about to take flight.

opera selections from Romantic Italian composers alongside George Gershwin’s, Porgy and Bess. The concert will conclude with bits of Americana and a tribute to big band legend, Glenn Miller.

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Bean Hole Beans - A Long Tradition On Saturday, October 21, First United Methodist Church of Gilford continues its long tradition of serving the best bean-hole beans in the region as part of its Harvest Supper. Cooking beans in the ground may have originated with the New England Native American tribes. The method was then used by marching regiments as they arrived at their destination and the cook had arrived early in the day to prepare the beans buried in holes with hot rocks, so that troops could be fed immediately.

The tradition continued into peace time with Grange suppers, Old Home Day suppers and church suppers through-

out New England. Today, few of these public suppers continue the tradition of cooking their beans in bean holes.

However, for over 50 years, the First United Methodist Church in Gilford has proudly carried on this tradition. On the Friday before the dinner, the beans are par-boiled, placed in huge iron pots with maple syrup, salt pork and spices.

In the late afternoon the two large iron pots are moved to the holes lined with red hot stones where the holes have been prepared by keeping a wood fire burning in the hole the entire day. After covering the holes, the pots are left in the ground for 24 hours; Saturday

afternoon the pots are uncovered and lifted out and moved to the dining hall so beans can be scooped into dishes for serving. Folks return year after year to get their favorite--either dark red kidney beans or yellow-eye beans--both cooked with maple syrup from a local farm in Gilford. Besides the two kinds of beans, diners are served all-you-caneat corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes, carrots, home-made rolls and apple or pumpkin pie for dessert. Tickets for both the 5:00 setting and the 6:30 setting are available and cost $16 for adults and $8 for children under 12.

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uncovered, lifted from their holes and carried into the church, you are welcome to come to the back parking lot at 4:30 on Saturday the 21st. First United Methodist Church (Hope Ministries) is located at 18 Wesley Way (off Rt. 11A near the 3/11 bypass).

Call the church office at (603) 5243289 for information and to make reservations for the dinner. Tickets sell out quickly so call early. If leaving a message, please leave your name, number of tickets and time of the setting you want.

Newfound Nature Station Tracks Sunlight

Join the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) as we explore the changing daylight during Newfound Nature Station, a free program that connects youth and families to the natural world. This event will be held at Grey Rocks Conservation Area at 178 N Shore Road, Hebron, NH on October 17 & 21 from 10 am to 12 pm. Now that we are past the solstice and temperatures are cooling, we’re more aware of

the changing length of days & nights.

Local plants and animals have their own ways of responding to these seasonal changes- at Nature Station we’ll learn about what’s happening in leaves at this time of year, be human sundials, and make suncatchers to take home.

This program is free and open to all.

Newfound Nature Station, along with other family programs and events, is part of NLRA’s year-round work to en-

courage residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty around them, learn more about the environment and how to protect it, and fall in love with the Newfound Watershed. By connecting the people of Newfound to the wonders around them, NLRA works to inspire the next generation of stewards and fulfill the mission of protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed. Along with programs like Newfound Nature

Station, NLRA maintains Grey Rocks Conservation Area in all seasons as a place for people and wildlife alike. It offers walking trails, a picnic area, fishing alcoves, and a non-motorized boat launch and is frequented by wildlife like loons, turtles, and bald eagles as well as people. Learn more about NLRA including other upcoming events at NewfoundLake.org.

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Through Oct. 30, Small Work, exhibit of smaller photos, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-883, www.belknapmill.org.

Through Oct. 31, Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, League of NH Craftsmen, Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603279-7920.

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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.

Oct. 16, Graveyard Tour, 2 - 4 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Oct. 16, NH Cemeteries and Gravestones, 5 - 6:15 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Oct. 16, Telescope Viewing Night, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Village Green, Tamworth, all ages welcome, get a view of the night sky, if clouds/rain, viewing will take place 10/17. 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Oct. 17, After School FX Halloween Make-up Tutorial, (teen program), 3:30 – 5 p.m., Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www. meredithlibrary.org.

Oct. 17, Perfect Tales from the Winni Playhouse, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., info. TBA, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

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Oct. 17, Contra Dancing in New Hampshire: Then and Now, 12:15 p.m., speaker Dudley Laufman, Tilton Senior Center, 11 Grange Rd., Tilton, 603-5278291.

Oct. 17, Garden Workshop: Composting Basics, 10 – 11:30 a.m. join the Center’s horticulturalist Emma Erler to learn about composting, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194.

Oct. 17 & 21, Nature Station: Changing Sunlight, 10 a.m. – noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

Oct. 18, Decoding the Mystery of Cats, Why Cats Do What They Do, 6 p.m., Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, Zoom program, info: www.laconialibrary.org., 603-524-4775.

Oct. 18, If the Earth Told Us Stories, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., storyteller Andy Davis speaks on folklore, the relationship to the natural world and more, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Oct. 18, Monthly Silent Films, 6:30 p.m., double feature: The Unknown & West of Zanzibar, The Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 18, Milkweed Munchers, 2 – 4 p.m., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, Hebron, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

Oct. 18, Polliwogs – Hoo-Hoo and Moo-Moo, 10 – 11:30 a.m., program for pre-K with an adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-registration a must: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm. org.

Oct. 18, Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music, 6 p.m., speaker: Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895.

Oct. 18, The Capital Crime of Witchcraft: What the Primary Sources Tell Us, 5:30 p.m., Plymouth Historical Society, Old Webster Courthouse, 1 Court St., Plymouth, speaker Marcia Schmidt Blaine, marcia.s.blaine@gmail.com.

Oct. 18, The Concord Theatre – 90 Years Later, 7 p.m., Bank of NH Stage, Capitol Center for the Arts, 16 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh. com, 603-225-1111.

Oct. 19, Evening Sky Watch in the Library Garden with the NH Astronomical Society, 6 p.m., free, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 603524-4775, www.laconialibrary.org.

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Oct. 19, Pumpkin Carving/Painting, (children’s program), 3:30 – 5 p.m., Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, please sign up: 603-2794303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

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Oct. 19, Rupert Wates, concert, 7 p.m., Club Sandwich, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, tickets/info: www.johndavidson.com.

Oct. 19, The Honey Bees Trio, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6 – 9 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main Street, Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 20, Cozy Throne & Long Autumn, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage, Capitol Center for the Arts, 16 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 603-225-1111.

Oct. 20, Everwinter Night, 6:30 p.m., The Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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Oct. 20, Guided Hikes: Brook Walk, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-4765900.

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Oct. 20, Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt on Stage, 8 p.m., Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 603-225-1111.

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Oct. 20, Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Samuel Wentworth Library Community Room, Center Sandwich, by Advice To The Players, thataudaciouslady@ gmail.com, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Oct. 20, Piano Nights in Loft at Hermit Woods, 6 – 8 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main Street, Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www. hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 20-21, 27-29, Corduroy, Lake Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, tickets/show times: 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Oct. 20-22, Captain’s Courageous The Musical, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

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Oct. 21, A Tricky Circuit, 9 a.m. - noon, SWITCHcraft with League juried member Deb Fairchild, workshop for middle school students, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, info/pre-registration required: 603-279-7920.

Oct. 21, Airing of the Quilts, 1 – 3 p.m., free admission, Wolfeboro Bible Church, 533 Center St., Wolfeboro, to display a quilt sign in noon – 1 p.m., email: pagirven@gmail.com.

Oct. 21, Eyes on the Skies: Orionid Meteor Shower, 6 – 7 p.m., adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Oct. 21, Garden to Table Pumpkin Everything, 10 a.m. – noon, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Oct. 21, Graveyard Tour, 3 - 5 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Oct. 21, Halloween Saturday Storytime, (teen program), 10 - 11 a.m., Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Oct. 21, Hikers Club: Upper Bridle Plus, 9 - 11:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Oct. 21, Natural Watercolors Part II: Making Watercolor Paints From Natural Elements, with artist Larry Frates, 10 – 11:30 a.m., adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Oct. 20, No Apologies Comedy Show, 7:30 p.m., The Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 21, Seeing Your World N-ART-urally, Natural Watercolors Part 2: Making Watercolor Paints from Natural Elements, with artist Larry Frates, 10 – 11:30 a.m., adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Oct. 21, Wild Mushroom Walk with New Hampshire Mushroom Company: In Depth, 1 – 4 p.m., adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Oct. 22, Chocorua Byways: An Old Roads Ramble with Paul King, 2 – 3 p.m., Chocorua Lake Conservancy, pre-register: www.chocorualake.org.

Oct. 22, Guide Bird Walk with Suzanne & Tom, 8 - 10 a.m. – noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, free, open to all ages, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 10 North Main St., Bristol, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Oct. 23, Graveyard Tour, 3 - 5 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Oct. 24, Sarah Blacker in Concert, benefit concert for Lakes Region Mental Health Center, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 899-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www. dambrewhouse.com.

Day Corn Maze, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily, (Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.), Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.

Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St., Freedom, 610762-2493.

Freedom Village Store, variety of goods from artisan items to baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info/hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.

Gilmanton Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., through Oct. 15, vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, live music and more, 1385 NH Rte. 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www. gilmantonfarmersmarket.com.

Haunted Corn Maze, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. evenings through Oct., Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.

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

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

John Davidson Shows, Fri. & Sat., 7 p.m., Club Sandwich, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, tickets/info: www.johndavidson.com. (Shows weekly until Oct. 21) Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, info: www.nhnature.org, 968-7194.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro.

A second group meets first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.

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

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Lakes Region Curling Association, fall & winter leagues, matches at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, Wolfeboro, Sundays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 84 S. Main St., 603-569-5639.

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

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

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

Makers Mill, a variety of workshops, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

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

Italian Dishes, Creative Food, Also Offering The Best Hand-Tossed Brick Oven Pizza in The Lakes Region Made Only With Fresh Ingredients Daily.

Molly the Trolley, 603-569-1080, tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley until Columbus Day, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com. Haunted/History tours in Oct. M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

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

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

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Open Mic Nights, 7 p.m., third Fri. of each month, Samuel Wentworth Library Community Room, Center Sandwich, by Advice To The Players, thataudaciouslady@gmail.com, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

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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.

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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.

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

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30 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.

Up Close to Animals, Sat. & Sun. programs, meet live animals and learn all about them, at the amphitheater, 11 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

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

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, 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 starting Oct. 27 on Fridays until Dec. 22 from 3 – 6 p.m., 603-391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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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.

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

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Laura Belanger, Organist in Concert The Joyful Noise Music Series is delighted to present organist, Laura Belanger in concert on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 4 PM at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

Laura Belanger, a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, is an active organist as well as composer. She holds Choirmaster and AAGO professional certificates from the American Guild of Organists and has held multiple officer and board positions with AGO chapters throughout New England.

Her performances include numerous organ recitals and dedications of organ installations throughout New England, as well as performing with the New Hampshire Master Chorale and the Plymouth State University Chorus

and Orchestra. Laura also is the creator of “Organ Symphony Assistant” which promotes masterworks written for organ and orchestra. Laura is currently the organist at Sanbornton Congregational Church as well as the collaborative pianist for the Pemigewasset Choral Society.

This special concert is themed “A Lotta Toccata” and will include classic and contemporary organ masterworks.

Admission is free. A suggested $20 donation is appreciated to continue bringing quality performing artists to the Joyful Noise Music Series.

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Art Exhibit at Gafney Library “The Art of Gina LaFontaine” is the title of the exhibit currently at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville during October. Gina’s ink on paper geometric designs show the simplicity and beauty of lines, circles, and squares, mostly in black and white but some featuring yellow. Her crisp and clean works are not static, but a visual treat, each piece a journey using shapes to create movement. Titles in her exhibit include “Tipsy Squares,” “Stagger,” “Through and Through,” and “Stained Glass.”

Gina explains, “I have a quiet little art studio in a comfortable apartment where I can steady my mind and hand to draw uniquely layered geometric shapes. I use a ruler with various markers and pens and use acrylic inks when adding any color. Squares in particular are prominent and represent balance and order. Take a closer look and you will find the power of three as that number has always appeared at the

right time to guide my journey through life – a small subtle symbol that things are as they should be.”

Gina has been creating art for over 20 years and recently exhibited her work at the Franklin Gallery in Rochester and at the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association “Art in the Park” in North Conway. She lives with her husband in North Conway and may be visited on Instagram @gina_lafontaine.

There will be a reception open to the public on Thursday, October 19th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm where Gina will have available some of her works for purchase in the form of prints, stickers, and tee shirts. The exhibit is available for public viewing during library open hours of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm. For more information call the Gafney at 603.522.3401.

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