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Celebrating 40 Years October 23 • Vol 40 • No 29
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Day Tripping Tea Rooms: Places Where the Future Can Be Considered in Complete Comfort By Mark Okrant One of the more interesting elements of the current hospitality landscape is the tea room. However, if readers think that this is a new phenomenon, you are mistaken. In the late 19th and early 20th century, tea rooms were far more than places to sit down for a light lunch or a spot of afternoon tea. They played an important role in several of the major progressive political campaigns of their era—including, but not limited to—the abolition of slavery; the right of women to own property, drive vehicles, and vote; the rise of Spiritualism and metaphysics as women-led religious movements; the rights of gay and lesbian people to exist; and the temperance plan to outlaw alcohol whose victims were most often women and children abused by violent men. By the early 1900s, tea rooms had become places where women could gather to discuss politics, including the organization of marches and demonstrations that would win them enfranchisement, AKA, the right to vote. During a typical afternoon tea session, enthusiastic discussions about liberation from second-class status were as important a part of the menu as the teas
themselves. It was in just such settings that the female suffragette movement had its roots. By the early 1920s, women in the English-speaking countries had achieved enfranchisement. However, the movement did not end when the suffragettes won the right to vote. Other antiquated laws, such as forbidding women to inherit property, to open a bank account without a male co-signatory, to obtain a line of credit for a business, to sign a lease, or obtain a safe method of birth control were still on the books. These became the next topics of discussion in
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tea rooms, as women fought to overturn sexist laws and establish themselves as full members of society. The tea room movement was started in hundreds of cities and towns where women established their own eateries, places to advocate for improved rights. Nearly all tea rooms in the US were owned by women who opened up rooms in their homes or set up tables in their gardens. Other women rented or borrowed barns, old houses, and grist mills to serve as makeshift tea rooms. Cooking and other food prep would take place at home or over tiny stoves.
Most tea rooms didn’t have access to water, necessitating that their proprietors bring in all supplies. In this country, women were not only ideal tea room consumers, nearly all tea rooms were owned by women. One impetus for women to start tea rooms was their inability to dine publicly unaccompanied in regular restaurants. Public rooms in taverns and hotels were dominated by men. Women could only enter such establishments with a man—if they were welcome at all. The tea room provided women opportunities to dine out. Women felt comfortable in these restaurants, which prided themselves on serving lighter, fresher fare than the heavy meat-and-potatoes filled meals served at restaurants and hotels. Modern tea rooms and tea houses don’t feel quite as radical now as they did at their inception, but the current model does provide a countercultural atmosphere, encouraging patrons to slow down and enjoy both refreshments and good company without distractions. These modern tea rooms are
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Page 4 | THE LAKER | OCTOBER 23, 2023 • Day Tripping continued from page 3 still modeled on the Victorian era—a warmer, sweeter, more hospitable time. Nationwide, there are an estimated one thousand or more tea rooms in operation currently. Afternoon tea is a custom steeped in history and sweetened with tradition. And while many prefer coffee, tea is more popular worldwide, second only in popularity to a glass of water. In New Hampshire, there are presently fewer than ten true tea rooms, although some other businesses set aside a portion of their time to serve the demand for such experiences. Those spaces may serve as havens for other segments of the population that have been assigned second class status—due to race, religion, politics, or gender-identification conditions. Seven establishments have been identified by www.visitnh.gov as providing some facsimile of a true high tea experience. Descriptions of these properties follow: -The Silver Fountain Inn and Tea Parlor, in Dover, offers “richly infused tea paired with delicious sandwiches, salads, sophisticated scones, and pastries. Guests will feel welcomed and impressed by their enchanting parlor, as well as their signature luncheons with imaginative themes like the Roaring 20’s, Mad Hatter and Downton Abbey-inspired teas.” -The Cozy Tea Cart, in Brookline, provides “cultured tea blends and pleasantly nuanced flavors. Their café is the perfect cozy space to enjoy herbal teas, indulge in exquisite scones,
pastries, sandwiches, as well as opportunities to and engage with a knowledgeable staff.” -The Barn at Harrisville Inn, in Harrisville, serves Afternoon Tea on Thursdays and Saturdays by reservation. “You’ll be served a spot of fine tea in delicate china—followed by a tiered tray of delectable accompaniments.” -White Heron Tea, in Portsmouth, is “an oasis for tea lovers and enthusiasts. The company offers a variety of over 100 types of organic teas, and the café serves up irresistible blends and delicious pastries and sandwiches to match.” -Fezziwig’s Food and Fountain, in Portsmouth, describes itself as “a delightfully whimsical brasserie in historic downtown Portsmouth . . . nothing short of charming, where enchanting decorations accentuate your visit and the savory all-day menu.” -Étagère, in Amherst, offers a “High Tea service daily at 12 PM. “With an advance reservation, guests will be treated to a whimsical afternoon of divine teas and seasonal snacks in an imaginative parlor.” -The InkWell Coffee and Teahouse, in Littleton, is a “serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Noted for the warm welcome cultivated by its owners, their tea is sustainably sourced and expertly served.” While none of the seven tea rooms identified in www.visitnh.gov is situated in the Lakes Region, it can’t be very long before the charming villages of Meredith, Wolfeboro, Laconia, and others will host these quaint throwbacks to Victorian times.
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First Concert of New Season for LRSO 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. Benny’s exceptional talent has earned him top accolades at various competitions, including first places at the 2023 Elite International Music Competition (senior division) and the
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A Tasty Trail to Wineries By Pamela Hance New Hampshire’s wide renown as a grape growing and winemaking state didn’t begin until the second half of the 20th Century, when John Canepa, a pharmacist, noticed wild grape vines growing on his newly purchased property in Laconia. Canepa, the descendent of Italian winemakers, thought that if wild grapes could grow in the New England climate, he might make a go of resuming his family’s legacy. After years of studying viticulture and cultivating French hybrid vines, Canepas bonded White Mountain Vineyards in 1969.
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Meanwhile, Peter Oldak, an emergency room physician, bought a farm along the Powow River where he and his wife planned to grow flowers and vegetables. Oldak also planted six humble grape vines which burgeoned into his curiosity about cultivation and winemaking. By 1994, the Oldaks were in the business, making wines in the basement of their home in South Hampton. By 1999, Jewell Towne Vineyard was completed and is now the oldest currently producing winery in New Hampshire. These early efforts have given rise to the more than 30 wineries now operating in the state. A full-bodied variety of encounters with such establishments are available to those who embark on a wine tasting adventure, especially on the colorful and scenic “free ways” of New Hampshire. If time is a luxury enjoyed by winetasters, a road trip on the 34.5-mile Kancamagus Highway, now officially designated an American Scenic Byway, will lead to Seven Birches Winery, located at the Riverwalk Resort at Loon Mountain in Lincoln. The winery operates 3 retail stores at 2 locations walking distance apart. The elegant River-
Walk tasting bar also offers a gift shop, while The Atrium Wine Bar, quaint and rustic, is a perfect spot for a glass of wine after the hiking trail or ski slope. The Rhythm Studio provides a relaxed and spacious venue and includes sampling options and picnic-style foods. Outdoor seating is available at all three of the sites. Mark LaClair, a winemaking hobbyist, made wines at home prior to 2010 when he serendipitously gave a bottle of his wine to a keynote speaker at a local charity event. The thank-you gift led to his founding of Seven Birches Winery with his partners at Windy Ridge Orchard. That year, Mark started his first commercial vintage of Apple and Blueberry Wine, followed by the first vintage of grape wines from South America in the spring of 2011. After quickly selling out of everything, he knew that something special was brewing, something that would require more and larger tanks, and a year later the facility and tasting room opened. After five successful years at the orchard, Mark moved the facility to its present home at the RiverWalk Resort which was still under construction. The following years were marked with progress as a second tasting room, The Atrium, was opened, providing an expanded venue to host public and private events. Meanwhile, more than 450 grape vines were planted at RiverWalk, including hybrid grapes able to withstand the harsh winters and shorter NH growing season. When COVID hit in 2020, the Atrium was renovated to provide a safe tasting room space, and Seven Birches launched a new product line, Rhythm Cider, now distributed around New England and beyond. The progress
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array of wineries is Front Four Cellars in Wolfeboro, owned by Michael and Julia Bilodeau. Michael grew up in NH and Julia spent every summer in New England from the time she was born. Attracted by the breathtaking autumn foliage, the couple honeymooned in New England, making an extended stop in Wolfeboro, a cozy New England community surrounded by forests and mountains, nestled on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Recognized as “America’s Oldest Summer Resort,” Wolfeboro is still appreciated yearround by both full-time residents and year-round vacationing lake lovers and winter sports enthusiasts. Scenic roads leading out of town, some paved and some not, pass by rural neighborhoods of provincial homes and bucolic barns and farmhouses. Front Four Cellars tasting room is in the midst of the town’s fine bakeries, cafes and shops full of quality souvenirs. Nearby is a beautifully restored former train station now accommodating the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce, and access to the 12-mile Cotton Valley Trail, a family-friendly, multi-use rail-trail that meanders along two lakes, over trestles, scenic wetlands, beaches, back woods and fields. Front Four Cellars is the result of a passion for wine that began several years ago. In 2017, wine lovers and entrepreneurs, Julia and Michael, decided to try their hand at making wine in their garage. Julia, a teacher, and Michael, a business owner, set out to make exceptional craft wine that was distinctive in both flavor and quality. By combining high-quality natural ingredients with exceptional wines, the Bilodeaus felt
they had met their goal. Fast-forward to 2022, and these wine connoisseurs and former hobbyists deemed their wines unique enough to stand out in the market. Cultivation of their vines and production of their grape-based wines began and still operates on 7 acres in Leesburg, Virginia. This year, Front Four Cellars is also trying its hand at growing grapes locally at the 1810 House on Center Street in Wolfeboro. The objective of the Bilodeaus is not only to provide carefully crafted wines made from the highest quality grapes but to create a gathering place where people can connect. Since drinking wine is a social event, Julia and Mike believe a good wine can reflect the times and places in the hearts of people. Because of that, all Front Four wines have a tale to tell. Each one is named to evoke a joyful memory with the popping of a cork. Located in the heart of Wolfeboro, within walking distance from the Mount Washington boat dock, the comfortable, unpretentiously decorated tasting room, enhanced by the paintings of popular artist Sandy Martin, contributes to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere intended by Michael and Julia. The tastings, flights, glasses, bottles and barrel tables enhance the social aspects of the Front Four experience. On designated weekdays, special discounts are offered in appreciation of educators, health care and service workers and their guests. Weekly appearances by local musicians like Carolyn Ramsey, Luciano, Garret Smith and Canadian-born Yves Lavoie provide mellow acoustical performances every weekend. Plans are in the mak-
ing for painting and sipping, cooking and sipping, sipping in Halloween costumes, and sipping and viewing an exhibit of Sandy Martin’s most recent original watercolors. Whippletree, a wooden yoke attached to the traces of a draft horse and a vehicle or farming implement is an archaic word rarely heard in its original context since the early half of the 1700’s. It is also the name of a rustic and relaxed winery located on Turkey Street in historic Tamworth, a quaint New Hampshire town. The name itself is only a part of the history reflected by Whippletree Winery. The winery, housed in a 1940s summer cottage, was moved from Ossipee Lake to Tamworth to save the significant building built by Virgil White who, back in 1913, decided that he was getting pretty sick and tired of his Model-T constantly getting mired in the snow. White’s battle with the elements of New Hampshire winters inspired him to transform his horseless carriage into a force against Nature, a few years later patenting a conversion kit which is now known as the first snow-mobile. Visitors to Whippletree Winery will enjoy their tasting or special event in Virgil’s old lake home surrounded by a collection of antiques, including chicken coops that have been refashioned into countrified wine racks. The tasting room brings the history up to date and adds a very personal note, reflecting the affection that locals have for “the winery in the
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The Trick to Treats By Kelly Ross Hello again my foodie friends. Things are starting to chill out after a busy summer and foliage season. Now we get ready to enter the oh-so-dreaded gray season, as I call it, as the leaves start falling and we sit and wait for the white stuff to start falling as well. Many welcome the snow, and I think many more frown upon it, but regardless of your opinion on the white gold for the ski mountains, our opinions and thoughts don’t mean a thing as it’s going to control our lives for 4-5 months. Until then though, do what you must do to start getting ready for it. Since we are closing in on Halloween, I thought today would be a fun reason to make some treats for the kids. I know a good portion of my shared recipes are geared toward the adult crowd, so let’s show some love for the youngsters, although I know the adult crowd will be fans of most of these as well. I have one breakfast recipe before we get into some fun desserts and treats. If entertaining a bunch of kids for a house Halloween party, a few of these will be awesome to have banging around to keep them all jazzed up. I have a cookie recipe, a dessert dip, a yummy cupcake, and finally a peanut butter cup pizza. They will all be winners, but first off, let’s make some pumpkin pancakes. These pancakes are made from scratch and are very scrumptious, takes 20 minutes to put together and this will make a dozen pancakes, or more if you make them smaller. Pumpkin Pancakes 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup light brown sugar 4 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cloves 2 cup milk, whole or 2% 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling 2 eggs ¼ cup vegetable oil, plus more for the griddle/pan 2 tsp vanilla extract Preheat a griddle to medium heat. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves and set it aside. In another bowl, whisk
together the milk, pumpkin, egg, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture and whisk gently until completely combined. Set aside for 5 minutes. Once the griddle comes to temperature, drizzle with vegetable oil and wipe off excess with a paper towel. Ladle ⅓ of a cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bubbles around the edges are open and set. Flip and cook on the second side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter,
maple syrup, honey, whipped cream, or even fresh fruit and berries. This will become a hit for everybody. Next, we are taking the idea of a caramel candy apple and turning it into a dip with the same flavors. I remember this recipe as a kid, and although I always loved caramel candy apples, this was much easier to eat and not nearly as messy. I have also used this as a dish on my dessert table at Thanksgiving for everyone to enjoy. It’s such a crowd pleaser for kids and adults alike, made with cream cheese and heavy whipping cream, vanilla and caramel, crushed Heath bar candy, flaky sea salt, and sliced apples is what is used to dip into the fun. This can literally be done in under 10 minutes and is great for a small crowd. Caramel Apple Dip 16 oz cream cheese, room temp ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1 ½ cups or more of caramel sauce ½ cup crushed Heath bars 1 tsp flaked sea salt A bunch of apples, cut into slices, and/or anything else you want to use to dip into the dip In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping the sides as necessary. Add cream and beat on low until combined, then on high speed until thick and fluffy, which may take a few minutes. Spread it into the bottom of a baking dish or bowl. Pour caramel sauce over top and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with
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as well as pure maple syrup, which is a great addition. These will spread out nicely while they cook, and as I say often when baking, do not overcook them, unless you prefer a crispy cookie. Prep time is 15 minutes as well as the cooking time, although once the dough is mixed, it needs to sit for a half hour. This will get you 15 cookies, so as always, this a great one to double up on, especially depending on how many are being treated to these gems. Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup instant oats ¾ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp salt 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, room temp 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey, or a combo 1 cup finely diced red apple, about 1 medium Whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the maple syrup. Add into the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the apple. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared sheet using a spoon and spatula and flatten slightly. Bake for 11-14 minutes. Cool the pan for 10 minutes before putting the cookies onto a wire
rack and start devouring. Where the last recipe has similarities to apple pie, these cupcakes have the feel of a pumpkin pie. I usually top these with either cream cheese frosting, homemade whipped cream or thawed frozen whipped topping and sprinkled with cinnamon just before serving them. The kids will love ‘em. These go together quickly, and the cooking time is 20 minutes and gets you a dozen cupcakes. Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes 15 oz pumpkin puree ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla ¾ cup evaporated milk 2/3 cup flour ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking powder 2 tsp pumpkin spice ¼ tsp salt Cream cheese frosting, frozen whipped topping, thawed, or homemade whipped cream Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12-cup cupcake pan. In a bowl stir together flour, pumpkin spice, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Mix the pumpkin puree with sugar, eggs, vanilla and evaporated milk. Add dry ingredients to the mixture and mix until it’s evenly combined. Fill each cupcake hole with 1/3 of a cup of the mixture, then bake for 20 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 20 minutes then remove them from the pan and let them cool completely. Top
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OCTOBER 23, 2023 | THE LAKER | Page 11 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 10 the cupcakes with your desired frosting, then dust with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice on top before serving. Lastly, I offer you what will easily be the Holy Grail for all the kids involved. This is basically a Halloween pizza dessert, using crushed Oreos and chocolate fudge sauce as the crust, and peanut butter cream cheese as a sauce of sorts, and then topped with Reese’s pieces and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. This is generally made and frozen for 3-5 hours, then when ready to serve, pull it and cut like a pizza. Once it has set in the freezer, you can move it to the refrigerator if you prefer to serve it refrigerated and not frozen, but it’s going to be a ginormous hit with the youngsters either way. I cut mine into 8-10 pieces, but it’s up to you and may depend on how many you are serving. You can make this in 20 minutes before freezing it. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pizza 25 Oreo cookies, or a copycat version ½ cup thick fudge sauce 4 oz cream cheese at room temp ½ cup heavy 35% whipping cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar ¼ cup smooth peanut butter ½ cup Reese’s pieces ½ cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups In a food processor, process cookies until crushed. Add fudge sauce and process until a chocolate dough forms. It will be smooth and easy to work with. Press dough out onto a 12-inch pizza
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Autumn Classes at Fine Craft Gallery Three great classes to end the Autumn season at the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery. Join us Saturday, Oct 28th from 10 to 4:00 for Silver Ring with a Bezel class. Joy Raskin will teach students to make a silver ring out of wire or sheet metal and then make a bezel to set a cabochon stone. The bezel will be soldered to the ring and the cabochon set. Students can bring a favorite stone and any silver they have. Joy will have silver and stones on hand for purchase. Tuition is $75.00 with a materials fee of $10 to $30.00 depending on what is desired. On Sunday Oct. 29th create a Picfolio with Gay Ayers. A Pic-folio is an accordion book, using paper folded in a particular way that will accommodate 10 photos. They are held together with a ribbon. These make wonderful small gifts or keepsakes! Students will use 10-11 photos, 4” x 6” that you will provide, and the instructor will guide
you through cutting, gluing, arranging, and assembling to make a beautiful picfolio book of your treasured photographs. Tuition is $55.00 with a materials fee of $25.00 On November 4th make a Needle Felted Christmas Ornament with Patsy Frasier. This is a fun class for all levels of felting experience. You can make 3 different types of ornaments, a gingerbread man, a 3D toy soldier, and a bauble (approx. 3” in size). Get ready for the Holidays with these creative classes designed for a fun day. Pre-registration is required. The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy Meredith, NH. For more information visit our web site Meredith.nhcrafts.org To register for classes please call 603-279-7920. The League of NH Craftsmen is committed to the education and support of NH’s fine craft tradition.
Guided Hike in Hebron Town Forest As the leaves fall, we have a chance to see the underlying shape of the watershed. It’s a great time to notice landforms and seasonal changes in plant communities that can have an impact on everything downhill. Join Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) Education & Outreach Manager Mirka Zapletal for an autumn hike Thursday, November 2nd in the Hebron Town Forest at 10 am exploring the fall landscape and what it tells us about water quality in the watershed. Participants will hike the Cockermouth Ledge Loop, an approximately 2-mile trip with some steep sections, which includes views of Newfound Lake and Groton. Registration is re-
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Discover the Art of Slow Stitch: A 5-Week Fiber Arts Series at Makers Mill Makers Mill, the nonprofit community makerspace and vocation hub, invites you to embark on a creative journey through the world of fiber arts with “Slow Stitch: The Art of Beautiful Hand Sewing.” This 5-week series, held each Wednesday from October 18th to November 15th, is designed to introduce you to the captivating world of hand sewing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced stitcher, these classes will inspire and enhance your skills, fostering creativity and craftsmanship. Unleash your inner artist by joining at 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, NH, to explore a variety of exciting topics each week. The “Slow Stitch” series is adaptable, allowing participants to join individual classes based on their interests or attend all five for a comprehensive experience. The series kicked off this past Wednesday where participants experienced the beauty of traditional American Redwork and Japanese Sashiko stitching. They practices the running stitch and back stitch techniques to cre-
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Owl-O-Ween at Science Center Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will celebrate Halloween and the mysterious raptors known as owls on Saturday, October 28. Join us for OwlO-Ween to celebrate all things owl! Owls are a distinctive kind of raptor with unique adaptations that help them stalk their prey at night including extra-large eyes, high-frequency hearing, and specially designed feathers that enable some owls to fly almost silently. Meet live owls at Up Close to Animals presentations throughout the day at the amphitheater where a naturalist will speak about the unique adaptations and characteristics that make each owl ambassador special. See the animals along the live animal exhibit trail en-
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Oct. 28, Owl-O-Ween, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., celebrate all things owl, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-9687194, www.nhnature.org. Oct. 28, Piano Nights in 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. 28, Silver Ring with a Bezel Set Stone with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., pre-registration required, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Crafts Gallery, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, https://meredith. nhcrafts.org. Oct. 28, The Jersey Tenors, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Interlakes Community Auditorium, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, fee/reservations: Temple B’nai Israel, 603-5247044, www.tbinh.org.
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Nov. 3-5, Holiday Village Fair, First Congregational Church, 63 South Main St., Rochester, 11/3: 5 – 7 p.m., 11/4: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 11/5: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 603-332-1121, www.first-ucc.net. Nov. 4, An 1863 Thanksgiving, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org. Nov. 4, 2nd Annual Hospice Ball, 5 – 10 p.m., Franklin VNA & Hospice, held at Newfound Lake Inn, Bristol, 603-934-3454, www.franklinvna.org. Nov. 4, David Cook concert, 7:30 p.m., The Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com. Nov. 4, Needle Felted Holiday Ornaments with Patsy Frasier, 10 a.m. 1 p.m., pre-registration required, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Crafts Gallery, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, https://meredith. nhcrafts.org. Nov. 4, Romantic Lone Ranger, 7 – 9 p.m., Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, with guest artist Benny Wang on piano, held at Plymouth State University, www.LRSO.org. Nov. 4, Seeing Your World Naturally, Nature Inspired Art Classes, with artist Larry Frates, 1 – 3 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org. Nov. 4, Veteran’s Breakfast, 8 – 9:30 a.m., Meredith Center Freewill Baptist Church, 122 Meredith Center Rd., Meredith, RSVP by Oct. 25: 603-279-0227. Nov. 4-5, Silver Bells Craft Fair, 11/4: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 11/5: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Joyce’s Craft Shows, Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, 603-2867880, www.tanger.com. Nov. 5, Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute, 67:30 p.m., The Flying Monkey, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
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Adult Oil Painting, Mondays 9 a.m. - noon, no experience necessary, dropin 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.
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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. Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. 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.
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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. 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, 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.
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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,
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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. 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. 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. Molly the Trolley, 603-569-1080, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com. Haunted/History tours in Oct. New England Racing Museum, open Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 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. 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. Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 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.
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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. 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.
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in the cellar where minimally processed wines ferment, emanating the bouquet of potential concoctions of sweet fruity wines such as lime-jalapeno, apple cider donut and blueberry muffin. Visitors can also learn the differences between male and female bottles and the wines within them. In all, forty hand-crafted wines, both dry and sweet, are brewed at the site. “A wine for everyone”, says Lauren. Nestled between the majestic White Mountains and the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Whippletree Winery lies along the long tasty trail between Seven Birches and Front Four Cellars. Through two and a half centuries, the area has remained a place of stunning natural beauty, as well as a vibrant cultural community. Artists, poets, thinkers and innovative winemakers, like Marc LaClair, Michael and Julia Bilodeau, and Lauren Barrett have all found inspiration there. The results of their efforts and achievements are sure to be enjoyed by all who’s wending rewards them with a visit to Seven Birches, Front Four Cellars or Whippletree Winery. More about each winery and their products can be found at their websites.
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The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department reminds motorists to be extra cautious while admiring the autumn foliage from Granite State roadways because moose are active and on the move. Drivers should be prepared to see and react quickly to moose on or near roads. While moose/vehicle collisions can happen at all times of the year, fall is a time of increased moose activity and therefore accidents. In 2022, 58 moose were killed by vehicles in New Hampshire, which is a slight reduction from the 72 moose deaths as a result of car collisions in 2021. Drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert—and not just at “moose crossing” signs. To avoid a moose collision, especially in the North Country
where moose are more prevalent: Observe posted speed limits and avoid excessive speeds which reduce collision reaction time—especially at night, dusk, and dawn. Use high beams when possible. Drive slowly enough to be able to stop within the zone of your headlights. Watch for moose by scanning the sides of roads as you drive. If you see a moose on the side of the road, you should expect it to run in front of you so SLOW down. For more information on avoiding moose collisions, visit w w w. w i l d l i f e . n h . g o v / w i l d life-and-habitat/moose-new-hampshire/brake-moose.
Bristol Launches New Tourism Webpage to Guide Visitors Year-Round The Town of Bristol, N.H., is inviting you to experience the big things this little town has to offer. Its new, all-in-one tourism web page, www. visitbristolnh.com, is a guide to the many places people can dine, stay the night, shop, and enjoy the outdoors in Bristol. The guide offers an overview of the Town of Bristol and a menu of activities, from where to go swimming to where to grab a drink after a day of hiking. The site includes information about local restaurants, breweries, retailers, inns, local parks and outdoor activities, as well as directions to the town and links to the Town of Bristol residents’ page and Bristol Business page. To make finding the locations on the site easier on the ground, Bristol has launched a wayfinding badge program. The badges on the website each represent a different aspect of Bristol’s hospitality industry, such as Dine, Shop and Boat. The busi-
nesses listed on the site also display their corresponding badge on the door or within their establishment. Visitors can head to the website to learn more about the business. “We’re excited to have an easy way for visitors to find the many spots us Bristol locals have grown to love,” said Christina Goodwin, Bristol Town Administrator. “We hope our badge program brings the Bristol business community closer together and provides a new avenue they can use to promote what they do.” Businesses that would like to be listed on the www.visitbristolnh. com website should contact Cade Overton at bristolmedia@bristolnh. gov and include their business name, location, phone number, and website address. For more information about the new website, badge wayfinding program, or Bristol, N.H., please contact Christina Goodwin at townadmin@bristolnh.gov.
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