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CARING FOR YOU. SAFELY. We’re all living in unexpected times. Rest assured, all of us at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health are committed and ready to safely care for the people of Northern New England – at all our locations.

Understandably, you may be nervous about seeking care at this time; however, it’s so important to your overall health that you keep your scheduled appointments and not postpone care or ignore symptoms needing medical attention.

We’ve gone above and beyond to ensure every visit is safe for you, and our employees, including: • Everyone entering our facilities is screened for COVID-19 symptoms, temperature, recent travel and given a mask to wear.

• Patients with COVID-19 related symptoms are treated in separate areas to help prevent the spread of infection.

• We’re thoroughly and continuously cleaning all of our areas.

• All staff are wearing masks and other personal protective equipment.

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CONTENTS FEATURES

36 | Paddling on the Maine Coast Sea kayaking around Mount Desert Island.

by Lisa Ballard

44 | The Wonderful World of Wool Savage Hart Farm.

by Dian Parker

56 | Perfect Chemistry

Flourish Beauty Lab creates handmade products with local ingredients.

by Tareah Gray

76 | Weddings at Landgoes Farm The perfect Vermont venue.

by Emily Howe

On the cover: Fresh Berry Galette.

Photo @ Dreamstime.

This page: Residents of Savage Hart Farm enjoy grazing.

Photo by Peggy Allen.

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17 Editor’s Note 18 Contributors 20 Online Exclusives 22 Monthly Tidbits

Seasonal facts, fun & ideas.

28 Season’s Best

Mixed berry delights.

31 Eye on Health

Curb the quarantine 15.

64 Community

COVER Home Repair: Making miracles happen in the Upper Valley.

by Mark Aiken

85 Spotlight

Second Growth: Cultivating a community of healthy young people.

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by Elizabeth Kelsey

90 Cooks’ Corner

Destination New London

Try a new burger.

Shop, Dine & Be Pampered!

94 The Pick

Calendar of local events.

103 Advertisers Index 104 Celebrate the Moment Readers share their photos.

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White River Junction, Vermont Eclectic Shopping, Theater & Music, Diverse Services

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Points of interest in New Hampshire and Vermont.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Be Safe Out There As the pandemic continues into summer, we can all agree that we’d like for it to go away sooner rather than photo by jac k r ow ell

later. This experience is one we’re sure to remember, as COVID-19 continues to spread in some areas and which at this writing has claimed 418,000 lives, including more than 116,000 Americans.

As restaurants, stores, and event venues reopen and we dare venture out to eat, shop, and see a movie or a play, we need to maintain our standards for staying safe—continue to follow CDC guidelines and wash hands often, wear masks when necessary, and stay home when not feeling well.

It’s crucial to get out to support local businesses at this time but be smart and do so carefully.

In the Upper Valley, plan day trips with your family and head outdoors for hiking, biking, swimming, and boating. Just remember to keep your distance if other area residents are doing the same.

The staff and I extend a hearty thank-you to health care workers, first responders, teachers, grocery store and pharmacy workers, and other area employees who have continued to serve us and conduct business (but definitely not “as usual”) during this difficult time.

Take care of yourself and those around you and be safe. We hope this issue acts as a distraction from current troubles and inconveniences and inspires you with the joy that living in the beautiful Upper Valley brings.

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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Mark Aiken, WRITER Mark is a freelance writer from Richmond, Vermont. He teaches skiing at Stowe and trains for marathons with his wife. He is involved in another grueling and never-ending endurance sport with his wife: parenting.

Lynn Bohannon, PHOTOGRAPHER Lynn began her photographic career in Boston, studying at New England School of Photography, assisting commercial photographers, and color printing in photo labs. Originally from West Virginia, she worked her way north, finally landing in the hills of Vermont. Her current assignments include photographing people, product, and art.

Tareah Gray, WRITER Tareah is a New Hampshire freelance writer and editor who began her career in journalism and went on to become an English teacher and tutor. She enjoys playing outdoors, traveling with her family, and cheering on her children in their various sporting events.

Elizabeth Kelsey, WRITER Elizabeth writes for Mt. Ascutney Prevention Partnership and McLean Hospital. Her work has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, Psychology Today, and O, the Oprah Magazine. She is currently enrolled in a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling program at Antioch University. She plans to eventually offer narrative therapy while she continues to cover mental health topics. www.elizabethkelsey.com

Dian Parker, WRITER Dian is a freelance writer published in a number of literary journals and magazines.

She is also an oil painter and is curator for White River Gallery in Vermont. She has traveled extensively, including Syria before its heartbreaking devastation.

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MONTHLY TIDBITS

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When it comes to sunglasses, color doesn't matter.

Whether the lenses are amber, gray, green, or black, just look for 100 percent UV protection.

Be Cool Now that summer’s bright sunshine is beaming down on us, take care to protect your eyes. June 27 is National Sunglasses Day, so prepare to look cool— and save your vision.

According to a study funded by the US National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, UV radiation can damage proteins in the eye’s lens. Over time, this damage can increase the risk for cataracts, which impair vision by clouding the lens. Evidence shows that UV damage may also raise the risk for macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of age-related blindness, and sun exposure is also linked to a sunburn-like eye injury called photokeratitis, which can cause temporary blindness or blotchy vision.

If you’ll be shopping for a new pair of sunglasses this year, don’t think you need to spend a fortune for designer frames and lenses. Even inexpensive sunglasses can get the job done as long as they offer UV protection. Just look for a sticker or tag.

“It doesn’t matter how dark they are or the color of the lenses,” says Dr. Rebecca Taylor, a Nashvillebased ophthalmologist and a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “The most important thing is that the sunglasses block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays.” And, according to Dr. Taylor, polarization has nothing to do with UV protection but it does reduce glare.

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Long Live Liberty!

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. It arrived in New York City on June 17, 1885.

The statue instantly became an icon of freedom and a symbol of the United States, standing on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and welcoming immigrants arriving by sea.

An agreement was made that France would provide the statue, but the US was to provide the site and build the pedestal. According to Wikipedia, “Fundraising proved difficult, especially for the Americans, and by 1885 work on the pedestal was threatened by lack of funds. Publisher Joseph Pulitzer started a drive for donations to finish the project and attracted more than 120,000 contributors, most of whom gave less than a dollar. The statue was built in France, shipped to the US in crates, and assembled on the completed pedestal. The erection of the statue was marked by New York’s first tickertape parade and a dedication ceremony headed by President Grover Cleveland.”

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Ready, Set, Sip! Break out the straws on June 20, National Ice Cream Soda Day. Combine a few scoops of ice cream with any carbonated beverage or soda water or seltzer, and you’ve got the perfect summertime drink— smooth, delicious, and cool.

History has it that ice cream sodas were invented

by Robert Green in 1874 during Philadelphia’s 150th anniversary celebration. It is believed that he added vanilla ice cream to the sodas he sold after running out of ice. Instant hit!

The terms soda and float are often used interchangeably, but an ice cream soda typically refers to the drink containing soda water, syrup, and ice cream, while a float is generally ice cream in a soft drink.

Variations on the original ice cream soda are the root beer float (vanilla ice cream with root beer), the Boston cooler (vanilla ice cream and ginger ale combined in a blender), and the purple cow (frozen grape juice concentrate, milk, and vanilla ice cream blended together). Yummy!

Notable June Birthdays • June 17, 1917 Dean Martin, singer, actor, comedian, and member of the Rat Pack, who was one of the most popular entertainers of the mid 20th century.

• June 18, 1942 Paul McCartney, British singer, songwriter, and musician, who is still performing after taking the world by storm in 1964 with the Beatles.

• June 25, 1874 Rose O’Neill, cartoonist and creator of the Kewpie doll in 1909.

• June 27, 1880 Helen Keller, American author, political activist, and lecturer, and the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree in 1904. She graduated from Radcliffe.

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“What’s Up, Doc?”

A Tasty and Healthy Independence Day The Fourth of July may be all about burgers

and hot dogs, but this year sweeten things up and toss some fruit on the grill. Fruit is packed with micronutrients, dietary fiber, and polyphenols, which have antioxidant and antiinflammatory benefits—and it’s delicious.

The American Heart Association recommends making grilled fruit kebabs. You’ll need two cups each of pineapple and watermelon chunks, two peeled bananas cut into chunks, and a package of hulled strawberries. Thread the fruit onto eight skewers, aiming for two pieces of each fruit per skewer. In a small bowl, combine two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, two teaspoons honey, and a tablespoon of canola oil and whisk together. Use a basting brush to coat the fruit with about half of the mixture. Grill fruit kebabs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the remaining balsamic mixture

On July 27, 1940, Bugs Bunny made his first appearance in the cartoon A Wild Hare.

Since then he has been in more films than any other cartoon character and has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bugs was created

by Leon Schlesinger’s animation unit at Warner Brothers studios and voiced by Mel Blanc, known as the man of a thousand voices. Bugs Bunny’s appeal was universal, delighting both children and adults, and he was particularly popular through the 1940s during World War II, when he became a favorite figure in the US Military Forces—he was a mascot for several Air Force groups and was made an honorary Master Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. In 2002, TV Guide voted Bugs the number-one cartoon character of all time.

until the fruit is caramelized.

Treat Your Tomatoes Right By this time of the summer, your vegetable garden may be overflowing—or maybe your neighbor’s garden is and you keep finding baskets of produce on your porch. If you have more tomatoes than you can eat, do you know how to store them properly? The best way to store tomatoes depends on their ripeness. The fridge will halt the ripening process, while the countertop will speed up 24 i m a g e •

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ripening. Fully ripe tomatoes may lose some of their tastiness in the fridge due to the loss of flavor-producing enzyme activity.

To keep them in peak condition, store them in the fridge until a couple days before you want to eat them, and then keep them on the counter so they can recover their flavor. If you’ve got a squishy tomato, putting it in the fridge will stop the ripening process, and the flavor won’t be affected by the cold.

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A bumble bee moth gathers nectar from phlox flowers. Also known as hummingbird moths, these daytime pollinators hover like hummingbirds and have the coloration of bees.

A Moth-Friendly Garden Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are essential for pollination, but

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white flowers and a heavy fragrance, including night-blooming jasmine, evening primrose, and moonflowers.

While most pollinators visit a variety of gardens, moths may live their whole lives in one garden. They’re attracted to a mix of grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees. A mothfriendly garden should be free of pesticides and contain mulch rather than rock.

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Visit Upper Valley Breweries After a challenging several months, local businesses need our support more than ever. On August 7, International Beer Day, discover (or rediscover!) some of the fantastic breweries in our own backyard. Until events like live music and tastings are back in full swing, many breweries are offering take-out, outdoor seating, and online ordering. Federal and state guidelines are changing regularly, so visit their websites or call first.

The Flying Goose Brewpub: (603) 526-6899, flyinggoose.com River Roost Brewery: riverroostbrewery.com Salt hill Pub: (603) 448-4532 (Lebanon), (603) 863-7774 (Newport), salthillpub.com

Let It Go When someone you care about hurts you, you can either hold on to the anger or embrace forgiveness and move forward. Forgiveness can lead to feelings of understanding, empathy, and compassion for the one who hurt you. It doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the harm done to you, but it can bring peace and help you go on with your life. According to the Mayo Clinic,

letting go of grudges can lead to happier relationships, improved mental health, less stress, lower blood pressure, improved heart health, and a stronger immune system. August 27 is Global Forgiveness Day. Consider those who have hurt you and how forgiveness can improve your life.

DID YOU KNOW?

The flower of August is the gladiolus, also known as the sword lily, which represents integrity.

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August Is National Peach Month Nothing says summer like a fresh, juicy peach. Peaches are so delicious on their own that you may believe they’re best eaten over the kitchen sink. But they’re also a tasty addition to both sweet and savory dishes.

• Add peaches to your yogurt and oatmeal.

• Wrap peach wedges in bacon and grill.

• Toss chopped peaches with tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, onion, and cilantro to make a sweet and spicy side dish for chicken or fish.

• Make a peach, prosciutto, and avocado sandwich.

• Top a homemade pizza with peaches and ricotta and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Here Comes the Sun

What’s So Funny?

We’ve all experienced the therapeutic effects of a good laugh. In addition to boosting our mood, laughter enhances our oxygen intake, stimulates the heart, lungs, and muscles, and releases endorphins, or feel-good neurotransmitters. It relieves our stress response and soothes tension. Laughter may also improve immunity and relieve pain. According to Scientific American, researchers don’t fully understand which aspects of a joke or situation make it seem funny—it seems to be a magical mix of things. August 16 is National Tell a Joke Day, a perfect opportunity to give someone the gift of laughter. Need a good one?

Here are a couple the whole family may like:

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Why did the girl throw a stick of butter out the window?

To see butter fly.

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Mixed Berry Delights

Savor the sweet treats of summer

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“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like.”

— Mark Twain

SEASON’S BEST

BERRY CRISP Adapted from www.allrecipes.com

FRESH BERRY GALETTE (From the front cover)

Serves 6

1 box white cake mix (only one layer required)

1 lb strawberries, washed and sliced

1 pint blueberries, washed

12 oz Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream) or vanilla icing 1. In a round cake pan, bake the cake according to package directions.

2. After the cake has cooled, top with whipped topping or vanilla icing.

Decorate with fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries.

3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Serves 8

For the Crumble: 2 cups all-purpose flour N tsp fine salt ¾ tsp baking powder ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup frozen unsalted butter 1½ tsp vanilla extract 2 large egg yolks

For the Fruit: 3 cups blueberries 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tsp fresh lemon juice L cup white sugar 2 tsp cornstarch Whipped cream

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Grate in the frozen butter, stopping occasionally to toss the butter into the flour mixture until coated.

Drizzle in the vanilla extract and add the egg yolks. Stir with a fork until the egg is mostly absorbed. Use your hands to finish mixing, squeezing until clumps form but the mixture remains mostly dry.

2. Place the blueberries in another bowl. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until the sugar and cornstarch are mostly dissolved.

3. Place about half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Press the mixture down until it’s well compacted. Spread the berries over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.

4. Bake in a preheated oven until the top is browned and berry syrup bubbles on the surface, 40 to 45 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Top with whipped cream if desired.

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EXPERT TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID WEIGHT GAIN AND STAY FIT

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e all know nutrition is important for health, but it’s easy to let it fall by the wayside in times of stress, frustration, and boredom—the emotions that many are experiencing

right now as we isolate. Without a doubt, anxiety alters our eating, and people often turn to food for relief. But traditional comfort foods, which are laden with sugars, fats, and carbs, actually add to stress levels.

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EYE ON HEALTH “Making a conscious effort to stay active, make smart food choices, and maintain routines is important, but like most things in life, it’s all about balance,” says Nathaniel Jordan, a nationally acclaimed health coach who has earned the title Minister of Wellness. Here are a few of Nathaniel’s tips for curbing the quarantine 15 and staying body-image positive: Stock your kitchen with nutritious ingredients and take advantage of seasonal produce. It can be hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you are homebound, especially if junk food is what’s readily available. Having nutritious, versatile ingredients around is key. Some of the best superfoods you can eat are greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, and berries. Now that fruits and veggies are in season, they’re cheaper and easier to find.

STAY HYDRATED

Drink water and stay hydrated. Being hydrated acts as a barrier to unnecessary snacking because most people often confuse thirst with hunger. Next time you want to snack, reach for water first.

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listen to a podcast, or read a book. Selfcare is a healthy distraction that can enhance your confidence and self-esteem.

And a positive body image is important to help you stay motivated and healthy.

Keep your body moving. In addition to eating healthy, it’s also important to stay active, both physically and mentally.

Keep your body moving by taking walks, dancing, and doing yoga. Even gardening or cleaning can get your heart pumping.

Eat mindfully and make a routine. When hunger hits hard, you’re likely to reach for anything. Instead, create an eating pattern where you have a meal or snack every three hours. I

After losing 100 pounds and reversing his own heart disease in 2012, Nathaniel Jordan now helps others by teaching the fundamentals of health and the healing power of food. For more information, visit theministerofwellness.com.

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VERMONT GRANITE MUSEUM

Located within a 19th-century granite manufacturing plant, the Vermont Granite Museum is filled with interactive environments for learning about the geology, technology, history, and art of Vermont’s granite industry. Come explore exhibits, walk the museum grounds, enjoy the views along the Winooski River, climb the indoor bouldering wall, play bocce ball, or shop in the museum store.

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JUSTIN MORRILL HOMESTEAD

Take a trip back to the mid 19th century at the Justin Morrill State Historic Site in Strafford, Vermont. The Homestead is a very rare example of Gothic Revival architecture and Victorian-style gardens.

Offering historic tours, public programs, events, and exhibits, the Homestead is Vermont’s first National Historic Landmark. Open for tours through October 11, Wed–Sun 11am–5pm.

7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre (802) 476-4605 www.vtgranitemuseum.org

ARTISTREE

Artistree is a nonprofit arts organization with the mission to promote the creation, exhibition, and appreciation of art in Vermont and New England. With yearround exhibits and annual calls to artists, the work displays the boundless creative talent of local artists. Located in beautiful South Pomfret, the Gallery is open to the public Tue–Sat, 11am–5pm during exhibits. For more information, visit Artistree’s website.

2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret (802) 457-3500 www.artistreevt.org/gallery

Groton Barre

MONTSHIRE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE Strafford Thetford Woodstock

Norwich Quechee

WOODSTOCK HISTORY CENTER

We endeavor to enrich lives and enhance our understanding of the unique place that is Woodstock. We offer a variety of local history educational opportunities and serve as a resource for historical research. We are located in the heart of the Village of Woodstock next to the Ottauquechee River, with outstanding views of the Middle Covered Bridge and Mt. Tom. 26 Elm Street, Woodstock (802) 457-1822 www.woodstockhistorycenter.org

BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM

Got milk? We do and lots more! Explore our working dairy farm and get comfortable with our Jersey cows, sheep, draft horses, chickens, and oxen through family-centered activities and programs. Farm life exhibits, 1890 Farm Manager’s House, gardens, museum shop, and a dairy bar.

Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock (802) 457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org Visit our website for safety information and current hours.

Adults $16; seniors $14; children ages 5–15 $8, ages 3–4 $4, ages 2 and under free.

214 Justin Morrill Memorial Highway, Strafford (802) 765-4484 www.historicsites.vermont.gov Events & Exhibits: (802) 765-4288 www.morrillhomestead.org Open for tours July 3–October 11, Fri–Sun 10am–5pm Gardens and grounds always open!

White River Junction Reading Windsor Chester Bellows Falls

This award-winning, interactive science museum offers exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Located next to the Connecticut River, the museum’s 110-acre outdoor space offers water experiences and miles of nature trails.

Exit 13 off I-91, One Montshire Road, Norwich (802) 649-2200 www.montshire.org Summer hours may vary.

Check our website daily for visitor information and at-home science resources.

KING ARTHUR FLOUR

Visit King Arthur Flour for all things baking! Our retail store has all your baking essentials, from top-quality ingredients to tools, mixes, pans, and more. Enjoy a delicious meal or treat highlighting local and seasonal ingredients from our bakery and café. Or sign up for a baking class. King Arthur Flour was founded in 1790 and is 100 percent employee owned.

135 Route 5 South, Norwich (802) 649-3361 www.kingarthurflour.com/visit Open daily

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE/VINS NATURE CENTER

Explore your natural curiosity! Come and enjoy our dinosaur and forest exhibits, hiking trails along the Ottauquechee River, Adventure Playscape, live bird programs, Nature Store, and the new Forest Canopy Walk.

149 Natures Way, Quechee (802) 359-5000 www.vinsweb.org Reopening June 15, open daily 10am–5pm Reduced rate June 15–July 13: adults $10, youth $5.

Enclosed exhibits and Nature Store will reopen July 13.

Admission: adults $17.50; seniors/students/military $16.50; youth/veterans/teachers $15.50. Free for members and children under 3 years of age.

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Trippers

New Hampshire

Explore. Investigate. Enjoy.

Take the time to see these attractions nearby.

Just a short drive from where you live, each one makes a wonderful day trip this summer.

MATT BROWN FINE ART & THE GREEN LION GALLERY

Two galleries, one location. The MBFA gallery features artwork, crafts, and books by residents (past and present) of Lyme, NH, and Thetford, VT, including paintings, prints, fiber arts, poetry, and pottery; photographs, floor cloths, cards, and clocks; jewelry, fiction and nonfiction, woodenware, soaps, and syrups.

The Green Lion Gallery specializes in handmade, mostly contemporary prints. It moved to Lyme this spring from its former location in Bath, ME.

LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN RETAIL GALLERY AND CRAFTSTUDIES PROGRAM

Visit our Gallery offering a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind traditional and contemporary fine craft by top regional artisans and an extensive CraftStudies Program that offers classes and workshops for children and adults.

1 Main Street, On the Common, Lyme (603) 795-4855 www.mbrownfa.com www.greenlionart.com Fri & Sat 10am–5pm or by chance or appointment

13 Lebanon Street, Hanover (603) 643-5050 (Gallery) (603) 643-5384 (CraftStudies) www.hanover.nhcrafts.org Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat 11am–4pm

MT. KEARSARGE INDIAN MUSEUM

Lyme

ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM

Visit Enfield Shaker Museum! Experience the Shakers’ legacy through tours of historic buildings and fascinating exhibits.

Watch a traditional craft demonstration, wander through the museum’s herb garden, hike 1,500+ acres of conservation land once owned by the Shakers, or register for one of many on-site programs for all ages. You can even book a room for the night or rent the entire site for your special event.

Visit the museum, which curates seven regions of North America. Study and explore 600 Native nations. On our 12.5-acre campus, enjoy a short nature walk through Medicine Woods Trail and learn about the trees and plants Native Americans used for food, shelter, and medicine. Explore the arboretum, which has 75 varieties of trees and is open to visitors. We have recently been recognized as one of the top 10 Native American museums in the USA. One Circle, 1,000 stories. Experience it.

Hanover Lebanon Meriden

Sullivan

Enfield

New London Warner

Charlestown

Sunapee Newbury Harbor

447 NH Route 4A, Enfield (603) 632-4346 shakermuseum.org Due to COVID-19, please check our website for open hours.

18 Highlawn Road, Warner (603) 456-2600 indianmuseum.org Please call ahead or visit our website for updated hours of operation.

THE FORT AT NO. 4 LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

The Fort at No. 4 brings to life the colonial era of the Connecticut River Valley. Replicating the original 1744 settlement of Charlestown, New Hampshire, the fort immerses visitors in the turmoil and struggle for existence in a frontier town during the French and Indian War. Check our website for updated information on events and activities.

267 Springfield Road (Route 11) P.O. Box 1336, Charlestown (603) 826-5700 info@fortat4.com www.fortat4.org

JOHN HAY ESTATE AT THE FELLS ON LAKE SUNAPEE THE MV KEARSARGE DINNER BOAT AND THE MV SUNAPEE II

Enjoy beautiful Lake Sunapee on either of our two boats, the MV Kearsarge dinner boat for an evening dinner cruise or the MV Sunapee II for an afternoon tour around the lake. Both boats are available for charter.

Town Dock, Sunapee Harbor (603) 938-6465 www.sunapeecruises.com

Discover the 1891 summer retreat of diplomat and statesman John M. Hay. Explore renowned gardens and woodland trails. Tour the historic 22-room Colonial Revival home.

Enjoy educational programs, events, concerts on the Veranda, the art gallery, and outdoor sculpture exhibits.

456 Route 103A, Newbury (603) 763-4789 ext.3 www.thefells.org Grounds: Daily 9am–5pm House: Seasonally Wed–Sun 10am–4pm

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA BALLARD

Kayakers take in the expansive coastal view while navigating the chop by Mount Desert Island.

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A small island at low tide.

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ea kayaking has been around for more than 4,000 years in the northern latitudes of the world, particularly in Greenland, Alaska, Russia, and Canada. The earliest sea kayaks were crafted with wooden or whalebone frames and then covered with animal skins. Native people used them for transportation and for hunting seals, walruses, whales, and otters. In fact, the word kayak is derived from the Aleutian term iqyak, which translates to “hunter’s boat.”

When I showed up at the headquarters of National Park Sea Kayaking Tours in Bar Harbor, Maine, the only hunting I planned to do was with binoculars. With great excitement, I looked forward seeing the seals, sea birds, and whatever else caught my eye while day tripping along Mount Desert Island, the largest island on the Maine coast.

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yaking a k l a c lo in n o A quick lesths e boats. launching

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Top: Kayakers shuttle their boats to the water's edge at Bartett's Landing.

Bottom: A guide with National Parks Sea Kayaking Tours paddles close to shore with the incoming tide.

“Did you bring your shark spray?” asked Scott, my guide. The question surprised me. While the Gulf of Maine is home to a number of shark species, including blues, makos, and fearsome great whites, they are usually 20 miles or more offshore. We planned a six-mile paddle from Bartlett’s Landing to Clark Cove on the west side of the island, which, at 108 square miles, felt like the mainland. What’s more, the route was along sheltered narrows and bays, and never more than a quarter mile from shore.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK I was in Maine mostly to explore Acadia National Park, which is located on Mount Desert Island. Acadia had long been on my list of must-see national parks. It’s one of the most popular national parks in the United States, with more than 2 million visitors each year, and for good reason. It’s a northern nirvana for 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds, so a good spot for wildlife watching. The scenery is a mix of inland lakes and ponds, framed by dramatic seaside cliffs and bald peaks that rise abruptly from the sea. With all that water, there are plenty of places to paddle, one of my favorite pastimes.

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DETAILS Take a guided sea-kayaking tour with National Park Sea Kayak Tours, nationalpark seakayak.com.

Get the latest tidal info at tides.net.

Stay at the historic and centrally located Bar Harbor Inn, barharborinn.com.

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Clockwise from above: A couple paddles a tandem kayak toward a rock outcropping to look at several seals. Kayakers pause on the water to rest and watch a bird. View over a kayak bow of the water ahead.

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May to October is prime time for a visit to this seaside preserve that spans 38,000 acres plus another 12,500 acres of easements. The park is split into two sections on Mount Desert Island, but also includes parts of nearby Isle au Haut to the southwest, the Schoodic Peninsula to the east, and 18 other smaller islands. I figured a sea kayak would be a great way to explore some of the park’s 60 miles of coastline.

ON THE WATER Scott was joking about the shark spray, of course.

While surf-fishermen sometimes hook a juvenile sand tiger shark, the odds were much higher of seeing a playful porpoise. The bigger question was where to launch the kayaks, a decision based on the wind, waves, and tide, which averages 12 feet and causes a notable current as it flows in and out. At that particular moment, paddling north from Bartlett Landing would give us a tailwind, and we would be paddling with the “floating tide” (in the direction of

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the tidal current). The main challenge would be the rollers and chop, but the views and the wildlife would provide welcome distractions.

On Bartlett Island, across from the put-in, we glimpsed the Rockefeller family’s coastal compound. Historically, this area has attracted many of the richest, most influential families in America. During the late 1800s, the Rockefellers, Fords, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Astors were among the many industrial tycoons and financiers who built summer “cottages” on and around Mount Desert Island. These seaside estates were the pinnacle of luxury, but the Great Depression, World War II, and then a massive fire in 1947 that destroyed over 17,000 acres including many of these exclusive retreats, ended that era of extravagance, though many of today’s uber-wealthy still have homes in the area.

As we paddled along the rocky shoreline, harbor seals lolled here and there, napping in the sun.

Gulls screeched at us, looking for lunch, and a pair of loons peered at us with their gleaming red eyes.

Enjoying the rhythm of my paddle pulling left and right, I suddenly spied a jellyfish beside my kayak.

“That a lion’s mane jellyfish,” explained Scott, who happened to be on the other side of it. “They can grow up to eight feet in diameter!”

I was glad that this one was only eight inches across, though I could see its many “hairs” (stingers) dangling below its not-quite-clear, white body. I made a point of keeping my fingers out of the water.

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Kayakers take a short break at Indian Point but stay close to their boats as the tide quickly creeps in.

into our outing. We pulled the kayaks onto a gravel beach there to take a break. It was short. The tide was coming in fast and soon tickled the bows of our boats, which had been on dry pebbles only 15 minutes earlier.

The rest of the paddle across a broad bay was more challenging. We had to keep a steady pace. Otherwise, the waves halted our progress. An hour later, we were at the take-out at Clark’s Cove, tired but elated.

There are many outdoorsy things to do around Acadia National Park, but nothing quite like sea kayaking. The ocean calls to visitors at this scenic seaside destination. Kayaking was the perfect way to get on the water and to see some of the marine life. I

Contributor Lisa Ballard has taken Image readers on adventures around the globe for over 15 years. To read more of her articles, order one of her books, or see more of her photos, visit LisaBallardOutdoors.com.

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BY DIAN PARKER PHOTOS BY CPERRY PHOTOGRAPHY 6 OPENING PHOTO BY PEGGY ALLEN

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF

WOOL

Visiting a sheep farm when it’s lambing season is a charming and chaotic experience, chock-full of new life. The mothers and their newborns bounded over to meet us with much baaing and bleating. The babies frolicked and bounced up and down with all four feet off the ground. And so many colors! Black, cinnamon, dark and light gray, off-white. The lambs’ fleece was curled tight and the mothers, recently sheared, were sleek and plump.

Savage Hart Farm is a small sheep farm par excellence. The owners, Peggy and Todd Allen, started the farm in 2012 and now have 53 lambs and sheep—19 lambs were born this past April. The Allens came from Chicago, where Peggy worked for Disney ABC Television Group. “I’ve always wanted a sheep farm,” Peggy says. “But we knew nothing! So we started by reading Sheep Farming for Dummies.” Todd adds, “Whatever makes Peggy happy!”

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And happy she is. The lambs follow her around like she’s their mother, and to some she is. Only the night before, Peggy had sat up most of the night feeding a black weakling by bottle, kept warm with a heating pad. The newborn had been rejected by its mother. In the barn, a skinny white lamb kept nuzzling up to Peggy. The ewe mother was only paying attention to her twin, so Peggy had to bottle-feed the ignored lamb every five hours, day and night. Ewes usually have twins.

SOFT, PLUSH, AND BEAUTIFUL The Allens breed Corriedale sheep known for their luxurious and unique colors of warm gray, dark cinnamon, and off-white. The breed originated in Australia and New Zealand when Merino sheep were crossed with Lincolns, resulting in a yarn with so much loft and soft fiber it almost feels like cashmere (the opposite

of alpaca, whose hair is limp). Peggy spins and knits with the luscious, springy yarn and makes the skeins available, which tend to sell out fast.

She also sells lambskin rugs of a rich cocoa brown that is almost black and in white and light brown, all washable. The lambskin is sent off to a tannery in Milwaukee and when it comes back, the rug is so thick and plush you’ll want to sleep on it.

The yarn and rugs are sold directly from the farm and also at the Norwich Farmers’ Market, Scratch Supply Company in Lebanon, Must Love Yarn in Shelburne (which also sells online), and at fiber festivals such as the Tunbridge Sheep and Wool Festival. The Allens also sell lamb meat, which comes in custom cuts, wrapped and dry frozen. The lamb sells at the same price per pound no matter the cut. They also offer a breeding stock of some of their ewe lambs, and occasionally they sell rams.

Opposite: Peggy and Todd Allen.

Above: Peggy entices the sheep to visit with a handful of grain—it’s their version of cotton candy.

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Clockwise from far left: Todd holds a 2020 lamb. Fleece colors range from white to cinnamon to dark brown. It’s feeding time for this lamb. Meet Jewel, the first Savage Hart Farm lamb, born in 2013.

A LABOR OF LOVE Savage Hart Farm is a rolling expanse of 32 acres; 27 of which are pasture. The house sits high at 1,100 feet and the fields sweep over spectacular vistas. Around mid-May, the lambs and their mothers are let out to the fields to gambol and graze. Having sheep in the fields is labor intensive, with tight rotational grazing, continual fence mending, and the diligent maintenance of holes in the grass so the sheep don’t run and break a leg. They feed on the lush grass until it’s time for them to breed with a ram. During the Vermont winter, the flock lives on hay. Each of the herd requires four pounds of hay every day for six months.

Then, before breeding, the sheep and rams are fed highly nutritious grain.

Sometimes the mothers need assistance in giving birth, which can be in the middle of the night or during a thunderstorm or a blizzard. “You do what you got to do,” says Peggy. “Having a front-row seat to Mother Nature is so humbling. I realize

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“I’ve learned we’re the caretakers of these animals,” says Todd. “It is up to us to keep them alive and healthy. We take that responsibility seriously. It is a labor of love.”

Clockwise from top: Todd moves the flock onto new grass; moveable electric fencing helps. Photo by Peggy Allen.

Skeins of Savage Hart Farm yarn.

Two 2020 lambs.

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it has nothing to do with me. The mother knows what to do, even if we’re helping pull out the life. The lamb is born and the mother starts licking.�

Each ewe lamb is given a name.

Todd and Peggy choose a theme and then name the lambs accordingly: first ladies (Hillary, Eleanor), music legends (Jewel, Ella ), Star Trek characters, and last year the theme was beer. You can imagine Peggy and Todd sitting around their large farm table in the kitchen making up names late into the evening, laughing and proud, tracking their flock.

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Scottish and with a marmalades separate entrance.

There is fresh flowers make the a full kitchen, bath, a washer and breakfast table special.

Inset: stone bass dryer,Wild and a queen-size bed with exquisitely presented as anentree option a comfortable queenan for of dinner. size sofa bed in the main room. The rental is usually 90 percent booked, but this year they will have to wait and see what happens. Renters can be Dartmouth parents, King Arthur Flour class attendees, and anyone who would love to wander the hills, stare out over long, 270-degree vistas, and watch the grazing sheep in the sunset. “I’ve learned we’re the caretakers of these animals,” says Todd. “It is up to us to keep them alive and healthy. We take that responsibility seriously. It is a labor of love.” I

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Millstone at 74 Main 74 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-4201 www.74MainRestaurant.com Mon–Sat 11:30am–9pm Sun 11am–9pm, Brunch 11am–2pm

Hugo Anderson MFA Artist/Curator

468 Main Street New London, NH (310) 266-9904 www.hugoanderson@me.com Open most weekdays (look for the flag) and by appointment

Grounds 374 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6010 Open 7 days a week 8am–4pm

Timeless Kitchens

Flash Photo NH

GraceHill Construction

11 Pleasant Street New London, NH (603) 526-7866 www.timelesskitchen.com

(603) 526-2400 digital@flashphotonh.com flashphotonh.com

PO Box 466 New London, NH (603) 748-2804 www.gracehillco.com

Mon–Fri 10am–5pm

Design, Printing, Packing & Shipping & More!

New England Beauty & Wellness

The Flying Goose Brew Pub

Clarke’s Hardware

207 Main Street New London, NH (603) 942-2455 www.newenglandbeautyandwellness.com

40 Andover Road New London, NH (603) 526-6899 www.FlyingGoose.com

257 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2800 www.ClarkesHardware.com

By appointment only

Mon–Sun 11:30am–9pm

Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm Sat 8am–5pm Sun 9am–1pm

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Unleashed

Shop In Store or Online Curbside Pickup & Local Delivery Available 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2088 www.UnleashedNH.com Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–2pm

Tatewell Gallery

Hubert’s Family Outfitters 219 County Road New London, NH (603) 863-4032 www.Huberts.com Mon–Sat 9:30am–6pm Sun 11am–4pm

Made-from-scratch breads, pastries, and sandwiches

New London Inn & Coach House Restaurant 353 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-2791 www.TheNewLondonInn.com Please visit our website for menus, rates, and hours.

The Renaissance Shoppe

A resale shop located at and to benefit Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice

New London Shopping Center 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2910 www.tatewell.com Mon Appointments only Tue–Fri 10:30am–5:30pm Sat 10:30am–4pm

12 Lovering Lane New London, NH (603) 526-2892 www.blueloonbakery.com Open Wed–Sun Check our website for seasonal hours and weekly specials.

Floorcraft

Morgan Hill Bookstore

Optometrist On Premises

231 NH Route 11 Wilmot, NH (603) 526-2600 www.FloorcraftNH.com

253 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-5850 www.MorganHillBookstore.com

255 Newport Road Unit E New London, NH (603) 526-6990

Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Sat 8am–1pm

Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm

Mon, Tue, Fri 9am–5pm Wed & Sat 9am–12pm Thu 9am–7pm

107 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-6711 www.LakeSunapeeVNA.org Tue–Sat 10am–4pm

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f Kirsten Connor could give her teenage self any advice it would be to pay attention in chemistry class. Little did she know in high school that later, as a single mom of three little ones, she would utilize her cooking background and her own personal experiences with sensitive skin to teach herself to make healthy soap from scratch and eventually build a successful company that creates products using ingredients that are biodegradable and specifically formulated for sensitive skin and hair.

Perfect Chemistry

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Flourish Beauty Lab creates handmade products with local ingredients

Hard-to-find apothecary items: nut-free, gluten-free, gentle body care that smells amazing, sensitive skin brushes, flower essence bath salts, natural deodorant that really works, and reuseable cotton rounds and washcloths.

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Clockwise from top: Flourish’s full lineup of shampoos, conditioners, and styling and treatment products for various hair types as well as clean, organic makeup options.

Rosewood Infusion+Angelica Hand+Body Lotion. Earthy and sensual Patchouli Tangerine+Sea Salt Shampoo.

Opposite: Kirsten Connor, founder and formulator of Flourish Beauty Lab with an array of her products.

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A popular feature of the Flourish Beauty Lab since its opening is the Refill Bar. “By refilling empty containers for our customers, we have kept thousands of bottles from entering the landfill and recycling loop,” says Kirsten.

“Every one of our recipes has been a labor of love. By creating them ourselves, we’re experts in the how and why of every ingredient we use rather than working with an end product that someone else created for us. We love what we do and how we produce it, and we’ll never compromise or homogenize our recipes by outsourcing our production.”

Kirsten, owner and formulator of Flourish Beauty Lab in White River Junction, Vermont, since 2008, would tell her young self that chemistry is “really fascinating and practical—and you’re good at it!” Although she enjoyed some time as a Waldorf kindergarten teacher after her own school days, when she moved to Vermont in 2002 with her three kids, she found a creative outlet in making soap that her skin liked, and it evolved from there. All of her recipes for the various hair and skin products produced in her lab are from scratch and all her own.

From Soap to Shampoo “Flourish really was a natural evolution from a business I had years ago making cold-process soap,” says Kirsten. “When people were buying soap, they requested other things and one of those was shampoo.

Shampoo happens to be really complicated to make, but I was determined to figure it out. Once I did, it was the thing that really propelled the business forward.”

Flourish Beauty Lab has a chic shop in White River Junction but also ships to customers all over the United States and Canada. Kirsten has had some of the same customers since 2004, and she meets the demands of modern times by connecting with beauty bloggers from around the country to review her products. She also maintains a comprehensive website with a live chat option, an Instagram feed, and video testimonials. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the lab immediately produced an alcohol-based, waterless cleansing gel that was actually planned for part of their Vermont Camping Kits scheduled for release this summer. But they “kicked it into high gear since there was such a need for it,” says Kirsten.

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“Each brand is formulator-driven, meaning it wasn’t founded by a celebrity or wealthy person who hired someone to create products for them,” says Kirsten.

Clockwise from top: Small-batch indie facial and makeup brands. From the Mini Bar: Patchouli Tangerine and Sea Salt Volumizing Mini Hair Care Collection. Decadent cocoa butter body creme in Rosewood Infusion+Angelica (rosewood, bitter orange, and black pepper).

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Handmade with Local Ingredients Flourish Beauty Lab’s motto is “sensitive is synonymous with conscious, delicate, and responsive.” Their products fill a niche market for people who are super-sensitive to both ingredients and scents. Kirsten says, “We live in an age where hair and skin care comes from factories. We’ve decided to stick with handmade. Using as many local ingredients as possible, we formulate and produce all of our hair- and skin-care products right here in our open lab in downtown White River Junction.”

The beauty lab chemists consider common allergens like nut oils, sensitizing essential oils, and gluten in their practice— as well as cleansers and preservatives commonly found in shampoos in health food stores and co-ops—making sure not to include them. “We’re in charge of our productions from start to finish,” says Kirsten. “Every one of our recipes has been a labor of love. By creating them ourselves, we’re experts in the how and why of every ingredient we use rather than working with an end product that someone else created for us. We love what we do and how we produce it, and we’ll never compromise or homogenize our recipes by outsourcing our production.”

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Stop to Shop—and More Shoppers of Flourish Beauty Lab can find a variety of hair-care products, skin moisturizers and cleansers, lip-care products, and aroma mists. They can browse by hair type and shop by scent.

The staff at the beauty lab provides free personal hair-care, skin, and makeup consultations. They are available to host private bridal parties, birthday parties, and girls’ nights at their Beauty Bar. In addition to their own products, the store also carries other brands whose philosophy is similar to Flourish’s. “Each brand is formulator-driven, meaning it wasn’t founded by a celebrity or wealthy person who hired someone to create products for them,” says Kirsten. “These

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founders are experts in what they do; they have been in the trenches developing these products from scratch from their own unique perspectives, dealing with issues such as sensitivity, acne, and aging skin. Using their respective backgrounds— herbalist, chemist, nutritionist—they are in control of their own production from start to finish, just as we are, which enables them to offer their own recipes instead of modifying them for large-scale production, warehousing, and distribution.”

An Eye to Ecology A popular feature of the Flourish Beauty Lab since its opening is the Refill Bar. “By refilling empty containers for our customers, we have kept thousands of bottles from entering the landfill and recycling loop,” says Kirsten. “We give an incentive of the fifth refill free to get people into the habit of refilling. We’ve been wanting to offer a refill-by-mail program as well, and we just launched that option on our website on Earth Day by finding made-in-the-USA, spouted pouches to refill bottles.”

The lab uses biodegradable (and concentrated) products of varying sizes (travel, individual, and family) to limit waste. They package in glass whenever possible and use recycled shipping materials. The lab and store are also on their way to being solar powered, another way for the company to practice environmental responsibility. I Flourish Beauty Lab 4 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 457-4208 flourishbeautylab.com

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From left: John Heath, Paul Johnson, Jay Mead, Mary Alice Leonard Heath, Bill Neukomm (front), Diane Reinhardy (back), Lisa Ricci (front), Sophie Connor (back), Kathy Partridge, and Mitch Ross.

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COMMUNITY

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Right: Work crew leader Jay Mead and volunteers install a new steel roof.

Below: “We sell lots of donated furniture, appliances, tools, building supplies, and books. This keeps stuff out of the landfill and funds our home repair program,” says store manager Mitch Ross.

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ast year, Korean War veteran Clyde Brown suffered a broken neck and a stroke. “They don’t know in which order,” his wife of 62 years Mary explains, noting that the stroke could have caused him to fall or that the trauma could have induced the stroke. “It doesn’t really matter,” she says. What does matter is that months after his return home, Clyde suffered a second stroke.

This time, relegated to a wheelchair, his return was more complicated as their home has stairs, narrow doorways, and no walk-in shower. “I couldn’t do this,” says Mary, who lives on a fixed income and wouldn’t be able to afford the renovations necessary for Clyde to return home. “We needed a miracle,” says Mary.

If, like Mary, you’re in need of a miracle, where would you look?

Fortunately for Mary and hundreds of other lower-income, disabled, elderly, or otherwise challenged Upper Valley residents, there are miracle workers in the area. They are known as COVER Home Repair—a nonprofit based in White River Junction that uses volunteers to complete urgently needed home repairs for low-income homeowners. The acronym COVER stands for Corps of Volunteers Effecting Repair and Reuse.

There are two components of COVER’s operation: the home repair service and a retail store. The store, an 8,000-square-foot retail space in the old Catamount Brewing building on Main Street in White River (cofounder Simon Dennis acquired the building at a foreclosure auction in 2004), sells used building supplies, tools, and furniture.

People can bring donations to the store, but if they are unable (or if the donation is unwieldy), COVER can travel.

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Find living room furniture, bathroom fixtures and vanities, and much more at the COVER store.

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Local Miracle Workers “We work with people who have circumstances that leave them feeling isolated and helpless,” says COVER Executive Director Bill Neukomm. The miracles that COVER makes happen don’t fall out of the sky; they are planned, intentional, and deliberate—and a result of the hard work and collaboration of donors, volunteers, agencies, businesses, and the COVER staff.

There are two components of COVER’s operation: the home repair service and a retail store. The store, an 8,000-squarefoot retail space in the old Catamount Brewing building on Main Street in White River (cofounder Simon Dennis acquired the building at a foreclosure auction in 2004), sells used building supplies, tools, and furniture. People can bring donations to the store, but if they are unable (or if the donation is unwieldy), COVER can travel.

Meanwhile, applications for home repairs come from both individuals and agencies advocating for homeowners.

“The more money there is, the more we can do,” says John. In short, the more miracles COVER can work.

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Applications are reviewed and COVER sends staff to meet with homeowners, inspect the site, and assess the project.

Then dates are set, volunteers arranged, and repairs made. “We have pretty good systems in place,” says John Heath, COVER’s director of home repair, in a massive understatement.

How to Make Miracles Happen To perform these sorts of home repair miracles, you need a few things: visionary founders (in COVER’s case Simon Dennis and Nancy Bloomfield founded the organization in 1998), a

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“The store has a wide selection of good quality books including some collectibles and free books for children,” says Liz Ambros, volunteer book manager.

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focused director (Bill), and a quality staff.

You need a dedicated board and generous donors like Mascoma Bank, Hanover tech company Hypertherm, and many others. And—perhaps most importantly— you need community volunteers. “Last year we had over 400 volunteers,” says Bill. COVER volunteer crews perform renovations and repairs in more than 100 homes per year.

While COVER has focused successfully in recent years on increasing revenues from the retail store in order to improve the nonprofit’s stability, donations from businesses, foundations, organizations, and individuals remain critically important. John sums it up: “The more money there is, the more we can do.” In short, the more miracles COVER can work.

A Ramp and a Holdup In early March, days before Vermont went into COVID-19 lockdown, COVER volunteers (including students from Hanover High School) arrived at Mary’s home. The crew started with a circle in which volunteers introduced themselves

and group leaders went over the mission for the day. “I thought they were praying at first,” says Mary, who unabashedly believes the crew came in answer to her own prayers. “They were angels,” she says.

The thing about any philanthropic experience, whether it’s volunteering or making a cash donation, is that homeowners like Mary aren’t the only beneficiaries. “We pay a lot of attention to the volunteer experience,” says Bill.

Volunteers learn new skills, meet new people, and experience a profound sense of accomplishment. “They really knew what they were doing,” says Mary. “And they were enjoying the work. The teachers were so patient and skilled. Angels,” she says again.

They built a wheelchair ramp in a day. Often, a COVER ramp build ends with the resident wheeling in the front door—but that wasn’t the case here. Mary and Clyde’s home needed more work: carpeting removed, doors widened, and a walk-in shower installed in place of a tub.

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The coronavirus pandemic delayed this work. As we go to print, small COVER crews are mobilizing after a six-week hiatus, and the rest of Mary’s renovation is finally underway. COVER staffers and volunteers did not sit idle during the pandemic; they volunteered at food shelfs and other nonprofits, and COVER vehicles became mobile food shelfs.

Meanwhile, Mary and Clyde are spending time together on Zoom and phone calls as they wait for the work to finish. “I just can’t wait for him to come home,” says Mary. COVER, having missed months of work, is waiting to see how the post-crisis work environment will look. Here’s what we do know: “It’s important work,” says John. “We’re helping people whose lives are in crisis. And the need isn’t getting smaller.”

Fortunately, for those in need in the Upper Valley, COVER Home Repair makes miracle work their business.

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Big Fatty’s BBQ Centrally located in White River Junction, Vermont, Big Fatty’s BBQ is the Upper Valley’s premiere barbecue and craft beer destination. Featuring freshly cooked meats and homemade sides, Big Fatty’s continues to delight locals and visitors alike. Want to take something home? Check out Big Fatty’s Crowler Pit, located right next door, to bring home Big Fatty’s merchandise and to stock up on all your favorite craft beer!

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We have missed seeing everyone bellied up to the bar, hanging out in the lounge and enjoying our patio for the past few months and we are excited to get back to slingin’ some of the best grub + grog in the Upper Valley as soon as we can! We want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us through our gift card sale and our recent taco trailer days! Your enthusiasm has wildly exceeded our expectations and is keeping all of us stoked to get back to “normal”. We are still actively booking catering opportunities for weddings, parties, and other taco trailerworthy events for later this season and into 2021! Stay tuned on our social media pages and website as we communicate updates to come!

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Make reservations now for socially distanced indoor and outdoor dining. We look forward to seeing all our wonderful guests again, from a safe distance of course, and with plenty of hand sanitizer.

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Even a passing shower couldn’t dampen this couple’s happiness.

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“There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” —Everett Dirksen

STORY AND PHOTOS BY EMILY HOWE

6 OPENING IMAGE BY SEAN HOOD

Weddings at LANDGOES FARM THE PERFECT VERMONT VENUE

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early beloved, we are gathered here today to talk weddings. My husband, a filmmaker, made a movie years ago called Vermont is for Lovers, featuring a couple being married at our Tunbridge farm. Little did he know that 20 years later, that scene would become a common occurrence here.

The small Vermont family farms that were once the backbone of our economy are swiftly becoming a way of the past, replaced by the larger megafarms outside of the Northeast. Many area dairy farmers have found alternatives: going organic, specializing in cheeses or ice cream, fighting to carve out a new place and continue in an ever-shrinking market. As sheep farmers, our plight was slightly different, but was still the too-familiar struggle. No matter what you farm, keeping a small farm running in Vermont is an uphill battle, a labor of love, and we were faced with the choice to get creative or fold.

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The Business of Making Memories Born out of the necessity of saving our way of life, in 2015 we started exploring the idea of agritourism and transformed our family farm into a wedding venue.

Several years later, our booming wedding business is going strong. And our sheep are doing just fine too. Along with shearing and lambing, we now also think in color swatches and menu lists. We know when to divert a tipsy Uncle Bob away from the microphone and when to hug a teary bride if the napkins ended up a shade off from the bridesmaid dresses. We have become orchestrators of people’s most special day, a job we enjoy and an honor we value highly.

Weddings, and the months leading up to them, are huge causes of stress for an engaged couple. They want to host a “perfect” day that they—and their family and friends—will remember forever. Our reception barn has been completely turned into an enchanted forest full of trees and fireflies. It’s become a hunting lodge with trophy deer heads lining the walls. It’s hosted a glittering, three-day-long Indian wedding. Our venue has seen hayrides and soccer games, nature hikes, musical parades, glorious sunsets, giant weddings, and tiny weddings. People have been served everything from elaborate, eightcourse, black-tie dinners to wood-fired gourmet pizza to the simple comfort food of a pig-roast barbecue.

A Place Where Anything Can Happen We’ve had no end to adventures, but every single wedding was perfect. It really was.

They were all unique and wonderful.

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Above: The barn is decked out for a festive fall celebration.

Our reception barn has been completely turned into an enchanted forest full of trees and fireflies. It’s become a hunting lodge with trophy deer heads lining the walls. It’s hosted a glittering, three-day-long Indian wedding.

Left: Bridesmaids and groomsmen hitch a ride to the ceremony site in the back of a beloved classic.

Below right: The converted hay barn seats up to 230 guests.

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Clockwise from right: Wedding guests catch up with each other, enjoying the foliage of the surrounding Green Mountains. The barn exterior. Colorful flower gardens are scattered around the site. Guests help themselves to a selection of delicious appetizers from local caterers. Newlyweds share a special first dance with their infant daughter.

Opposite: Spring weddings are particularly lovely with close to 100 fruit trees in bloom.

The best weddings are the ones that stand out, the ones where the laughs bring you closer together.

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in my throat rises. I squeeze my husband’s hand, feeling sappy and sentimental. And I wipe a tear watching this adored couple’s hard work be realized. It’s like witnessing dear family members wed. Because they’ve truly become part of our family. The Landgoes Farm family.

Landgoes is a place where anything can happen. And has.

The first year in business was quite the learning curve for us. We had to ban sky lanterns when a windy night ignited several trees.

(Luckily the groom and his best man at that particular wedding were firefighters and put it out before anyone really noticed.)

We quickly created a “preferred vendor” list of trusted local businesses after a bridal couple

hired an unknown and the food never arrived. (We frantically called an Upper Valley restaurant, and they closed to the public that evening to cook a fabulous dinner for 200. We ended up serving the meal only seven minutes late, and nobody knew the difference!)

We’ve speed-stitched up a ripped wedding dress strap after the groomsmen got a little too enthusiastic with the “pick-upthe-bride” shot suggested by the photographer. We’ve loaned socks and cell-phone chargers, cake servers, crayons, and Advil. We’ve hosted after-parties in our home when the limo forgot to come back to take the last wedding guests to their hotel at the end of the night.

The stories are endless. Many hilarious and part of the fabric

Emily Howe and John O’Brien, owners of Landgoes Farm.

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that makes each event unique, but experiences that probably gave me a gray hair or two at the time!

By this point, we’ve got it down to a science, and things usually go like clockwork with only the occasional escaped Labrador ring bearer and rare tantrum from a disgruntled, overtired flower girl.

But even without unwanted extra surprises, the best weddings are, in fact, not the ones where everything is flawless and unmarred by the unexpected. The best weddings are the ones that stand out, the ones where the laughs bring you closer together. The most perfect weddings happen when you understand that perhaps the napkins don’t need to exactly match the bridesmaids’ dresses. Instead of wrecking the moment, maybe that lamb baaing in agreement as you exchanged rings was a good omen. Maybe perfection comes from your nearest and dearest gathering together in a beautiful place, to celebrate you marrying the love of your life. That alone is the basic recipe for magic . . . just add some livestock looking on, good food, swinging music, and a hefty dose of hugs and kisses. Vermont is for lovers, after all. I Landgoes Farm 73 Moody Road Tunbridge, VT (802) 889-3474 landgoesfarm.com

Rustic touches and homemade details set a tone of relaxation and welcome.

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By Elizabeth Kelsey Photos Courtesy of Second Growth

Second Growth

CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY OF HEALTHY YOUNG PEOPLE Second Growth's youth program staff, Nichole Gagnon (first row center) and Sarah Little (second row, second from left), gather with Start Ready Summer Camp participants at Monadnock Park in Claremont.

This camp is held annually for two weeks at summer's end with a focus on preparing for the upcoming school year.

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or every generation, adolescence is a time to explore new freedoms and discover oneself. It’s also a period notoriously fraught with angst.

According to Second Growth’s Executive Director Heidi Postupack though, today’s young people have added stresses. Staff at the Upper Valley youth organization see kids grappling with the omnipresence of electronic devices and related issues of isolation, sexting, and bullying. “Those are some of the things we didn’t have to cope with 30 or 40 years ago,” Heidi says.

“There is, overall, an increase in anxiety in this generation of teens.”

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Second Growth youth programs are held throughout the Upper Valley.

Clockwise from above: Spring Break Arts Camp was held at Kilton Library in West Lebanon; Youth Program Coordinator Nichole Gagnon (center) and Dartmouth lacrosse players Claire Marshall and Riley Ricciardi meet at Second Growth to prepare curriculum for Start Ready Summer Camp; campers take a break; Dartmouth football player Niko Lalos organizes teams for relay races; campers gather for warm-ups and drills led by volunteers from Dartmouth football.

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Above: Teens attending Spring Break Arts Camp pause to thank donors and sponsors for enabling Second Growth to offer this tuition-free program.

Inset: Second Growth staff and Start Ready Summer Camp participants climb the face of Arrowhead on the last day of camp.

Second Growth’s youth programs, which are free of charge to all participants, provide social activities with underlying educational purposes.

Founded in 2000, Second Growth aims to reduce substance use and violence for adolescents by providing education, prevention, treatment, and recovery services for youth, young adults, and families in the Upper Valley. The agency offers counseling as well as training, group support, and prevention education at the individual, school, and community level.

Second Growth serves the residents of Windsor and Orange counties in Vermont and Grafton and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire. Heidi says whether families live in Claremont, Windsor, Hanover, Norwich, or Thetford, they struggle with the same issues. “The main difference, from community to community,” she says, “is that some families have more resources to support their teens.”

Second Growth doesn’t have more clients from any particular town or region and welcomes youth from diverse backgrounds.

According to Heidi, “The first question we ask isn’t ‘How will you pay for this service? First, we try to understand what is going on in your family, what’s going on with your child. Are we the right place to help you?’ If we believe we have the expertise to help, we then work with clients to ensure our services are affordable through sliding-scale fees and scholarships that are supported by our unrelenting fundraising efforts.”

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“One way or the other, if you can change some of these kids’ minds, if you can influence them, they can go back to their schools and effect a little bit of change. It’s contagious.”

Specialized Training Pediatricians, school counselors, mental health providers, and child protective services in New Hampshire and Vermont make referrals to Second Growth.

“Therapists are usually trained to treat adults, or they are trained as child psychologists, child psychiatrists, but there’s this transition age,” Heidi says. “A 16-year-old is not really a child anymore, but they’re not an adult, either.” She adds that fewer protocols exist for treating adolescents for issues such as substance use disorder, which is why Second Growth’s staff of counselors and group leaders is specially trained and licensed to serve young people. The organization places student assistance professionals in participating schools to provide individual counseling and teach best-practice curriculum on topics including bullying prevention and suicide prevention. In addition, Second Growth’s team leads several support groups for teens and young adults to address substance misuse and related mental health challenges.

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Second Growth’s youth programs, which are free of charge to all participants, provide social activities with underlying educational purposes. Coaching for Captains, an athletic program from which the organization’s other sports and arts initiatives are based, is open to student athletes of all levels, whether they’re varsity football players or recreational lap swimmers. The group, which runs throughout the academic year and consists of school visits, regional trainings, and monthly workshops, engages its members in activities that emphasize the mental, social, and emotional aspects of sports. It prepares student athletes to navigate adolescence safely and become informed peer leaders. The same principles apply to Second Growth’s Start Ready Summer Camp, a skills clinic that invites local college athletes to serve as role models,

as well as its Spring Break Arts Camp (moved to summer 2021 due to the coronavirus public health crisis), which encourages young teens to pursue their favorite creative projects and develop a sense of community.

“Adulting” Second Growth’s forthcoming program, Adulting 101, takes a more practical approach to youth development by preparing teens for the responsibility of—well, adulthood. Adulting 101 will consist of a series of after-school events offered on a regular basis throughout the 2020–21 school year. Workshop topics include Financial IQ, Nutrition, and Basic Car Repair.

Heidi says the new program was already being developed when Listen Services approached Second Growth last winter about supports when Listen’s the Junction Youth Center was slated to close in February 2020. In response to the news, Second Growth sent its counselors to the center for its last two months of operation to build relationships with youth there and encourage them to attend Adulting 101 or other programs at Second Growth and to access other community supports.

Heidi says Second Growth doesn’t currently have the resources to offer an after-school drop-in site like the Junction, but she’s excited by the lessons young people will take away from her organization’s expanding offerings. The initiatives, she says, will have a ripple effect in the community. “One way or the other, if you can change some of these kids’ minds, if you can influence them and help them develop greater resilience, they can go back to their schools and effect a little bit of positive change.

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COOKS’ CORNER Courtesy of Safe Catch Canned Tuna

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hrow something different on the grill at your next backyard barbecue. Try tasty and healthful

tuna burgers. They’re a welcome change of pace from beef burgers, and they do just as well on a bun—or not— topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and all your other favorite fixings. Keep cans of tuna stacked in the pantry or cabinet for a quick high-protein snack or meal.

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It’s delicious and nutritious, and one of the California Burgers contains only 155 calories.

Note: These recipes feature Safe Catch canned tuna, which is available in several flavors. If it’s not available at your favorite food store, you may substitute regular canned tuna and add your own spices to taste.

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Tuna Talk Tuna is low in calories but packs a good amount of protein and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats into each serving. The omega3s in tuna are linked to heart, brain, eye, and joint health.

Tuna is also rich in antioxidants and important micronutrients including selenium, niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, phosphorus, and iron.

SAFE CATCH SPICY THAI TUNA BURGERS WITH CRUNCHY PEANUT SLAW Makes 4–5 burgers

Crunchy Peanut Slaw: 2 Tbsp avocado mayo 1 tsp chili oil 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1 bag (9 oz) of broccoli slaw (any slaw mix will work) 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 2 Tbsp peanuts (chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes and then toast in a pan for about 3 minutes, toss, and toast 3 more minutes) Tuna Burgers: 2 cans Safe Catch Tuna (don’t drain, no oil or water added) 1 egg lightly beaten N cup almond flour 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp ginger 2 Tbsp chopped scallion ½ lime, juiced 1 Tbsp avocado mayo 1 Tbsp soy sauce (optional) 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1 Tbsp chopped jalapeno (more or less depending on your spice tolerance)

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1. First, prepare the slaw (you want to do this first so it marinates). In a small food processor or blender, combine mayo, chili oil, and peanut butter and blend well.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli slaw and peanut butter mixture to evenly coat the slaw. Mix in the peanuts and sesame seeds and set the slaw aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine tuna burger ingredients and mix well.

4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spray well. Using a

L-cup measuring cup to form the burgers, pack the tuna mixture into the cup and then gently turn upside down and tap the bottom to remove the burger. You can also form it with your hands. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes so they stay together.

5. While burgers are in the fridge, preheat the oven to 350°. Bake burgers for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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ONE PAN GARLIC HERB TUNA CAKES AND VEGGIES Serves 2

2 cans Safe Catch Garlic Herb Tuna 1 egg N cup almond flour Pinch salt 1 lb brussels sprouts, ends chopped off and cut in half 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil ½ tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried oregano 1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl combine Safe Catch Garlic Herb Tuna, egg, almond flour, and a pinch of salt and set aside.

2. Line a sheet pan with foil and add brussels sprouts and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Toss veggies with oil, salt, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano and roast for 10 minutes.

3. Remove pan from the oven and push veggies to one side. Pack a ½-cup measuring cup with the tuna mixture to form four patties. Push patties down a bit on the pan and bake for 10 minutes, then flip them and bake for another 10 minutes.

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CALIFORNIA TUNA BURGERS Makes 2 burgers

Burgers: 2 cans (5 oz each) Safe Catch Tuna (don’t drain, no oil or water added) N cup almond flour 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 large egg 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil Garnish: Caramelized onions Tomato slices Avocado slices Iceberg Lettuce 1. In a large bowl, combine tuna, almond flour, mayonnaise, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Stir together until combined and then season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide into three equally sized balls and form into patties.

2. Heat a large skillet over mediumhigh heat and add avocado or coconut oil. Once the pan is hot, add the patties and cook four minutes on each side until browned. Top with caramelized onions, tomato, and avocado and wrap in iceberg lettuce. I

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Many events have been canceled or postponed due to the pandemic. Check the venue website or call before planning to attend an event.

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Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden

June 27 Victorian Cross-Stitch Bookmarks Needlework was an important pastime for 19th century women, including the Enfield Shakers.

Photographs show us they made cross-stitch samplers on perforated paper. Bookmarks using the same techniques were also popular as tokens of affection. Learn to design and stitch your own version in this hands-on workshop.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1–4pm shakermuseum.org July 4 Patriotic Sing-Along and Pie Sale Celebrate the Fourth of July in the Mary Keane Chapel. Song lyrics and flags will be provided.

Veterans and service members are invited to come in uniform. Homemade pies will be for sale following the sing-along. Cost: free (donations accepted).

Enfield Shaker Museum, 11am shakermuseum.org

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July 7, August 4 Garden Stroll Join museum herbalist emerita Happy Griffiths as she leads you through the museum’s Shaker Herb Garden and highlights the herbs at their best.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 11am shakermuseum.org July 8 Wednesday Walk: Shaker Themed Tree Hike Walking around Enfield Shaker Museum you see a large variety of wooden objects including architectural elements, furniture, tools, and equipment. Have you ever wondered what kind of trees were used for building and manufacturing in the 18th and 19th centuries? Join us for a Shaker themed tree walk around the Enfield Shaker site.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm shakermuseum.org

July 12 An Evening with Pianist Daesik Cha Join the museum for an evening of piano compositions by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Liszt featuring MIT-affiliated artist and piano lab instructor Daesik Cha. Enfield Shaker Museum, 7pm shakermuseum.org July 14 Tuesday Tour: Historic Preservation Tour This special tour will focus on the past, present, and future of preservation work on our historic buildings.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm shakermuseum.org July 21 Berries from the Garden: JamMaking Workshop Come spend time with friends and neighbors and go home with decadent, sparkling jam! Use plump,

Penguins organic berries from the museum’s gardens to make jars full of preserves.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 6–8pm shakermuseum.org July 23 Thursday Things: Chairs Take a seat as cultural historian Shirley Wajda talks about chairs.

We will also take an up-close look at Enfield Shaker examples in the museum’s collection.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 3pm shakermuseum.org July 24–25 Beginner and Intermediate Oval Box Making Learn to create your own cherry Shaker oval boxes with Eric Pintar of the Home Shop. Participants will take home a nest of four finished boxes.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 6–10pm Fri, 8:30am–4pm Sat shakermuseum.org

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July 26 Wood Finishing Basics Gary Wood will share some tricks of the trade he has discovered in his 40-plus years as a furniture conservator.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 9am–3pm shakermuseum.org July 28 Tuesday Tour: A Hervey Elkins’ Tour of Enfield Shaker Site Hervey Elkins’ Fifteen Years in the Senior Order of the Shakers (1853) remains one of the most important sources of what life was like for the Enfield Shakers in the

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mid-19th century. This tour will focus on his descriptions of various aspects of life in the community including the decor of the Great Stone Dwelling, agriculture, and the social dynamics between men and women.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1–2pm shakermuseum.org July 31–August 2 Knife Making for Beginners Join metalsmith and artist Skip Cady for an introductory workshop on the art of knife making. No experience is required.

All materials and tools will be provided.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 10am–5pm shakermuseum.org

August 1 Opera North: Bluegrass and Broadway Blow-Me-Down Farm, 6pm operanorth.org August 3–7 Outdoor Exploration Camp for Ages 9–13 Under the guidance of local science teachers, students will get to explore the environment of the Upper Valley through the lens of environmental studies.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 9am–4pm shakermuseum.org

August 6 Thursday Things: Portraits Cultural historian Shirley Wajda explores portraiture in American and Shaker history, including a look at examples of Shaker cartes-de-visite from the museum’s collection.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 3pm shakermuseum.org August 7–8 Opera North: The Magic Flute Blow-Me-Down Farm, 6pm operanorth.org August 11 Tuesday Tour: Eldresses and Trustees In commemoration of the centennial of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote, this tour will focus on the role women played in Enfield.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm shakermuseum.org August 15 Shaker Chair Seat Weaving In all the Shaker communities, fabric tape was preferred over rush or wood splint. It is longer lasting and simple to weave. Choose from our wide variety of chair tape colors. Please bring scissors and a hammer.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1–4pm shakermuseum.org August 16 Medicinal Herb Gardening Museum herbalist emerita Happy Griffiths shares her expertise on the medicinal properties of herbs.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 2–4pm shakermuseum.org August 19 Wednesday Walk: Land Use in 19th Century America This guided hike will focus on how land use evolved over time. We will use Shaker land as an outdoor classroom to illustrate the changes in land use.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm shakermuseum.org August 20 Thursday Things: Table Take a seat at the proverbial table as cultural historian Shirley Wajda discusses

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Enfield Shaker Museum, 3pm shakermuseum.org August 25 Tuesday Tour: Enfield Shaker Lives Join the museum’s Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for a biographically based tour of the museum’s grounds and learn about the lives of the Enfield Shakers who built, inhabited, and worked in each of the museum’s nine buildings.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm shakermuseum.org August 28–30 2020 Shaker Forum Join the museum for an engaging annual weekend devoted to Shaker history and culture.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 3pm shakermuseum.org

John Hay Estate at The Fells thefells.org Due to the recent developments with the COVID-19 virus and the mandate by the State of New Hampshire, the offices and restrooms at the John Hay Estate at The Fells are temporarily closed. We have also decided to delay our opening for the 2020 season. Please check our website and Facebook page regularly for any new developments that occur or new planning efforts or actions we take.

We always welcome walkers and hikers to enjoy the grounds and trails and we encourage you to visit while practicing the appropriate social distancing.

Mother Nature continues to provide us with some glorious weather and there are more wonderful things to see, explore, and enjoy each day. We are thinking of you and we want to thank you for your continued support during these challenging times.

Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org The health and safety of LOH’s entire extended family—staff, volunteers, patrons, members, donors, foundations,

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business partners, and their customers—remain our top priorities. That’s why all LOH programming remains temporarily suspended.

Like many in the arts community, LOH relies heavily on ticket sales. With programming suspended, there are effectively no ticket sales at this time. We look forward to the day when we can return fully to our role as a vital hub for our community and the performing arts.

But in the meantime, we must turn to patrons, donors, and members like you—all who are able—to help LOH get through this crisis.

Here are four ways you can help, right now: • Follow LOH on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and if you like what you’re seeing, help spread the word with your “Likes” and “Shares.”

• Purchase a gift card.

• Make a donation.

• If you’re holding tickets for a show that’s been canceled or postponed, please consider converting your purchase into a tax-deductible donation, or hold off as long as possible before requesting any refund. Email us at info@lebanonoperahouse.org if you’d like to convert your tickets into a donation. We’ll take care of it and send you a thank-you.

Donations payable to Lebanon Opera House are also accepted via mail: PO Box 384 Lebanon, NH 03766

New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org During this rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, all of us affiliated with the New London Barn Playhouse would like to express our hope that you and your families, our beloved community of supporters, remain healthy and safe during this difficult time.

It is with great sadness that we inform you that the board of directors has decided to cancel all scheduled in-person productions, programs, and classes for the 2020 summer season.

This is a challenging time for all of us. As you can imagine, the inability to produce our regular season creates a significant financial hardship for our organization, a nonprofit whose very existence is dependent on the loyalty and generosity of our patrons and supporters.

Now more than ever we need your support!

Please consider making a donation toward the

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Northern Stage northernstage.org Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all live productions and programs. This is a very difficult time for everyone, and we want you to know how much we value our audiences, who are so passionate about our work, our artists, who bring such exquisite talent and vision to our stages, and our tireless staff. We will be working diligently to guide the company through this crisis and come back with renewed determination to “change lives, one story at a time.”

In the meantime, we invite you to stay engaged and join us for Play Date, our weekly online deep dive into the world’s great plays. We hope that those who are able will donate to the Theater Life Fund to support Northern Stage and these programs. For more information and to make a donation, visit northernstage.org.

Please Support Local Arts!

Keep an eye on local arts venues in our community for updates on when their regular scheduling will resume.

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Claremont Opera House claremontoperahouse.info North Country Community Theatre ncct.org Old Church Theater oldchurchtheater.org Hopkins Center Highlights Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (603) 646-2422 www.hop.dartmouth.edu

Hop@Home: The Hopkins Center Creates a New Digital Stage To reach its community at a time when people can’t gather in its facility, the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth has launched a digital stage: Hop@Home, hop.dartmouth.edu/ hop-at-home.

Hop@Home addresses the Hop’s usual community—both Dartmouth students and faculty

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and members of the general public—as well as far-away arts lovers, including Dartmouth’s international network of alumni. Most of the programming has a live, active element of talk, participation, or creative collaboration, and the Hop also is commissioning artists to produce work expressly for Hop@Home.

Dartmouth students, especially the Hop’s 12 current Fellows, are involved in ways ranging from creating podcasts, leading a live chat, or contributing to videos.

Some examples of Hop@Home programs include: • A Hop-commissioned live-streamed performance by musicians led by Amir ElSaffar, an internationally renowned artist whose April 21 “in-person” Hop concert had to be postponed until next year.

• A weekly live conversation with a filmmaker or scholar unpacking a different film each week, including such notable Dartmouth alumni as William Kamkwamba, subject of the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and Katie Silberman, screenwriter of Booksmart, and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.

• Recorded concerts by the Dartmouth Symphony and Coast Jazz orchestras, streamed with live chat with the ensembles’ directors and student members.

• An ongoing talk show with innovators in American theater.

• A crowd-sourced dance project inviting creative contributions from any and all viewers.

“Hop@Home is a virtual stage meant to recreate for the digital world all of the programs our community relies on the Hop to provide when we are all able to gather together live,” says Mary Lou Aleskie, the Howard L. Gilman ’44 Director of the Hopkins Center. “Nothing replaces the live experience, but much like the Hopkins Center itself, Hop@Home is a place to gather, share stories, celebrate our community and our students, and come together with some of the most acclaimed and creative artists of our time.”

Each week the Hop sends out an advisory about Hop@Home programming for the coming week, plus HopTakes, three recommendations from Hop staff of other online arts programming not to miss.

Don’t miss out on a performance! Visit hop. dartmouth.edu/hop-at-home to subscribe to weekly Hope@Home emails to find out about all upcoming events.

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Peggy Sadler gets ready for the big race at the head of the Charles River.

Roger and Eleanor Shepard bike in the Bavarian Alps.

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A cop and a robber (Josh and Eli) get ready for Halloween.

William Asher Griswold was born August 8, 2019, to Adrienne Williams.

Karen and Lyn welcome their new granddaughter to the family.

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Quentin’s first day of school.

Paul, Griffin, and Amanda enjoy family time.