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August | Vol. 9 | No. 8 Published on the 16th of the Month

Mud Bowl, Tours and Events!

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Mud Bowl Page 3

What’s Up | Pages 6-10

Cook Out | Page 12

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2023 Mud Bowl September 8, 9, & 10 at Hog Coliseum

By Lee Caldwell Photos courtesy of Lisa Dufault and North Country Muddy Crocs The 2023 Championship of Mud Football, known as the Mud Bowl, is sponsored by Amoskeag Beverages/ Miller Lite of North Conway and will be held September 8, 9, and 10 in the Hog Coliseum at the North Conway Community Center. This year’s theme is “Children’s Muddy Songs.”

The annual Tournament of Mud Parade is Saturday morning, Sept. 9, on Main Street in North Conway. The parade starts on Pine Street at 9:30 a.m. and ends at Norcross Circle. In addition to floats from the participating Mud Bowl teams, open division floats may enter for the chance to win prize money to be donated to a non-profit of their choice. For more details, event programs will be available mid-August at the North Conway Community Center and at several area business.

Dating from 1976, the Mud Bowl’s goal, “then and now, is to present an entertaining off-beat event while at the same time raising funds for local charitable organizations,” according to the committee. The event is organized by the North Conway Community Center, the Vaughan Learning Center, and Carroll County Retired Senior Volunteer Program with the help of team captains of the three North Conway-based teams and other community volunteers.

A veteran mud-bowl participant, Jason Veno, is not only the quarterback and founder of the 2022 champions, the North Country Mud Crocs, but he

is also on the Mud Bowl committee, and he is the area manager of the Mud Bowl sponsor Amoskeag Beverages/ Miller Lite.

Jason explains that the Mud Bowl is two-hand touch football in knee-deep mud with specific rules of play. There are 12 mud football teams throughout New England. Players range in age from 21 to 60. He adds, “There are usually 15 to 20 team members that are rotated. Seven starters on the field.

The team also usually includes a team mascot, cheerleaders, and a team photographer.

“We wear uniforms similar to a cyclist. Some players tape their feet with duct tape. Some wear water shoes.

When it is cold, it is cold in the mud.”

Jason enjoys the entertainment aspect of the Mud Bowl and the Tourna-

ment of Mud Parade. “We are doing a float skit of The Trolls this year and we do funny skits in the mud at half-time.

We also have fun tossing plastic footballs to the spectators.”

When asked to describe the phenomena that is Mud Bowl, he stated, “It is awesome crazy stuff. It is serious competitive football where you get to act like a kid and raise money for charity.” He goes on to say, “It raises close to $30,000 a year. The event is doing well. The support is great. It is unreal.

Just to hear about it doesn’t do it justice. You have to come and see it.”

Veteran Teams for 2023 include: North Conway Hawgs; North Country Mud Crocs; Carrabassett Valley Rats; Mud Gumbys; North Shore Mud Sharks; New Hampshire Mudcats; Jack’s Predators; Rhode Island Muck-

aneers; Rowley Mud Ducks; the Muddas; North Country Mud Things; and Mud Heroes.

Additional fun in the mud includes performances by Cheer Teams, a football toss with a $50 prize and a ladies’ game.

The Vaughn Learning Center will offer face painting so spectators can show support for their teams.

Spectators are encouraged to bring a blanket for hill-sitting to watch the game or an outdoor folding chair.

The North Conway Community Center food tent will have food and drink for the hungry. The Beer Garden will have cold beverages for adults.

T-shirts (including a new themed t-shirt with all the team logos), sweatshirts and beanies will be available for purchase.

The twelve Mud Bowl teams will play a 20-game double elimination seeded tournament. There have been a few changes to the rules this year.

A team captain meeting, held early in the year, drew matchups for the Friday game.

Schedule is as follows: Friday, September 8 Game 1 10:00 Things vs Hawgs Game 2 11:00 Heroes vs Sharks Game 3 12:00 Cats vs Ducks Game 4 1:00 Rats vs Gumbys Game 5 2:00 Muckaneers vs Predators Game 6 3:00 Crocs vs Muddas

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Geology Hike with Rick Allmendinger

• Mud Bowl continued from page 3 Saturday, September 9 Game 7 11:00 Winner Game 5 vs Winner Game 6 Game 8 12:00 Loser Game 5 vs Loser Game 6 Game 9 1:00 Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4 Ladies Pick up Game at 2:00 Parade Awards and Hall of Fame 2:30 Game 10 3:00 Loser Game 3 vs Loser Game 4 Game 11 4:00 Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2 Three Day Ticket Raffle Draw and Ball Toss Game 12. 5:00 Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 2 Sunday, September 10 Game 13 8:00 Number 8 seed vs Number 9 seed Game 14 9:00 Number 4 seed vs Number 5 seed Game 15 10:00 Number 3 seed vs Number 6 seed Game 16 11:00 Number 1 seed vs

If we could slow down to geological or ticks. Kids old enough to hike the time, we would feel the earth rising and stated distance over sometimes steep, falling beneath our feet in a perpetual rocky terrain are welcome with a carechurn of motion. Alas, our lives are too giver. brief. We can, however, learn to read Please register in advance at bit.ly/ the landscape to understand the moveCLC-081923 or via www.chocorualment that came before our time. ake.org/events so that we can let you On Saturday, August 19, from 9 know of any changes in the schedule.

AM-12 PM, join Chocorua Lake ConRain date will be Sunday, August 20.

Winner Game 13 servancy for an exploration of the loPresenter: OFNumber VINYL Game 17 Noon 2 seedWRAPPED vs cal glacial and COMPOSITE bedrock geology of the DECKING Rick Allmendinger is Professor Number 7 seed Clark Reserve in Chocorua with geEmeritus of Earth and Atmospheric Game 18 1:00 Winner Game 14 vs ologist Rick Allmendinger. The hike Sciences at Cornell University. He is by Winner Game 16 will offer an opportunity to see eskers, training a structural geologist and has Game 19 2:00 Winner Game 15 vs glacial meltwater channels, and kame spent most of his career working in the Winner Game 17 terraces, as well as two types of granAndes and the western United States.

Three day ticket and 50/50 raffle ite with different ages. We will also see Nonetheless, he is a New Hampshire drawing the Splitting Stone and learn why the native by birth and his family have Game 20 Championship Game 3:15 rock-working methods of 100 years owned property in the basin for nearly Winner Game 18 vs Winner Game 19 ago are still the ones used today. The 100 years. His first professional geolhike will start and end at the southern ogy job was mapping glacial deposMonica Belkin, Mud Bowl Secreend of the Old Mail Road on Chocorua its and bedrock units in northeastern tary and Treasurer, states that money Lake/Fowlers Mill Road and will covMassachusetts for the USGS under the raised will be donated to the North er about 2.4 miles and ~300 ft of elevadirection of Gene Boudette, who later Conway Community Center, Vaughn tion change. became State Geologist of New HampLearning Center, and Carroll County The 277-acre Clark Reserve is shire. At Cornell, he taught courses in Retired Senior Volunteer Program, as bounded by the White Mountain Nastructural geology, regional geology, well as other non-profits in the Mount tional Forest to the north and The Naand energy and climate change.

Washington Valley. The three-day, $25 ture Conservancy’s Bolles Reserve to More chances to explore the Chocticket ensures entrance into the games the east. A mix of forest types and varorua Lake Basin coming up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and douied terrain make for good exploring.

This event is one in a series of bles as a raffle ticket for a $500 prize Small vernal pools and wooded wetChocorua Lake Conservancy programs on Saturday and Sunday. Day tickets lands occur along with snaking eskers held throughout the year to encourage for adults are $10. Day tickets for chiland rocky slopes. people of all ages to enjoy Chocorua dren are $5 for ages 6-13. For more Wear sturdy shoes; hiking shoes/ Lake and the trails and woods that surinformation, call the North Conway boots or sneakers should be fine, but round it, and to learn more about the Community Center at 603-356-2096 flip flops might be a challenge on a natural world we inhabit. Visit www. or go on Mud-Bowl.org on Facebook. couple of short steep stretches up and chocorualake.org for information, and Volunteers are needed and appreciated. down Bickford Heights. Bring water follow us on Facebook and Instagram and a snack, and be prepared for bugs

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Middleton’s 157th Old Home Day August 23rd Old Home Days . . . a tradition that started with New Hampshire’s governor, Frank Rollins, in 1889, is an event that is celebrated this year as Middleton’s 157th gathering. Rollins was reacting to the loss of residents as people were lured westward or industrial jobs in the city. In 1887, he wrote for the New England Magazine, asking the sons and daughters of New Hampshire to come back to the homes they remembered. He asked if they heard the whispering call of memories saying, ‘come home, come home.’ Inaugurating Old Home Day, he was hopeful that the rural charms of home would convince them to stay. The first year, 44 towns held Old Home Day events, and after the two World Wars, the day also became a way to honor those who served.

This year Middleton’s 157th Old Home Day will be held in the historic Old Town Hall, built in 1795-1796.

Moved to its location on Kings Highway in 1812, it was installed as the second story of another meeting house.

It is now an excellent example of meetinghouse architecture.

Beautifully crafted, box pews are hand-numbered, and the walls are adorned with murals painted by John Avery in 1841. With the addition of a second staircase, the upstairs can now be viewed and admired by visitors. The first floor became a banquet hall where it is expected that many people will gather for this year’s Old Home Day. Much of the food to be served will be prepared in an addition to the back of the building, which was once the Corner School, moved to the location and added to the building in 1950. The first town get-togethers are believed to have begun in 1866, 23 years before the official state sanction of the day. The first organizers called themselves the Sons and Daughters of Middleton, later be-

coming the Old Home Reunion, and lastly and currently, the Old Home Day Association. Diligent attention to history has resulted in a collection of information and 2 large photo albums of pictures and stories will be available for viewing on Wednesday.

Over the years, the Old Town Hall suffered the pains of aging as all buildings do. Realizing the importance of this historic building, two citizens took action. Cheryl Kimball and John Mullen galvanized the town, enlisted the support of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, and brought about the repairs and restorations necessary to see that it survives for many years to come. An assessment done by Preservation Timber Framing was funded in part by a grant from the Preservation Alliance. The residents of Middleton can be understandably proud, knowing that official notification states that the building is eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places. It has even been showcased by Fritz Weatherbee on New Hampshire Chronicles.

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year from its conception, most of the food served will be homemade—from scratch! Residents donate their time, talents and all the necessary ingredients. Baked beans, long-cooked and full of flavor are a hallmark of the feast.

Hot dogs, cole slaw, potato and macaroni salads, brown bread, pies, cakes and cookies—and of course, whoopie pies—are all on the menu. It’s an AllYou-Can-Eat meal and the prices are as old fashioned as the traditions; adults $7, ages 5 to 13 $3 and 4 and under eat free. Lunch service begins at 11:30 and diners have 2 hours (until 1:30) to devour every last morsel. In the unlikely event there are leftovers, takeout containers will be provided.

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Through Aug. 27, SpongeBob Musical, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Aug. 18, All Together Now – Fitness Foundations, 4 - 4:45 p.m., for grades 7 and 8, meets every Friday until Aug. 25 in Library Park, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552.

Aug. 18, Conservation Campfires, 6 -7 p.m., Artist Falls Lodge, Cranmore, in partnership with Tin Mt. Conservation Center, info. about nocturnal animals, Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

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Aug. 18, Echoes of Floyd, Sunset Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, tickets/info.: www.believeinbooks.org. or call 603-356-9980.

Aug. 18, Friday Night Market at Hobbs Tap Room, 5 - 8 p.m., farm produce, rotating food trucks, live music, weekly pop-up events, 765 NH Rt. 16, Ossipee, www.hobbsbeer.com. Weekly through Labor Day. Aug. 18, Main Street with Steve Kelly, a Bob Seger tribute concert, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322.

Aug. 18 & 19, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-4765900.

Aug. 18-20, An Iliad, 5:30 p.m., Advice To The Players, Quimby Park, 8 Maple St., Sandwich, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Aug. 19, Annual Cruise In to the Wright, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., antique cars, hot rods, BBQ, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 603-569-1212.

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Aug. 19, David and Jacob Bernz Concert, 7:30 – 9 p.m., World Fellowship Center, 368 Drake Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-2280, www.worldfellowship.org.

Aug. 19, End Hunger Summer Cornhole Tournament, 1 p.m., Hobbs Brewing Company, 765 White Mt. Highway, Ossipee, www.hobbsbeer.com, 603539-3795.

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Aug. 19, Party in the Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Constitution Park, Ossipee, craft fair, food trucks, touch a truck, disc golf, pickleball, guided walks, www.fcpossipee.org.

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Aug. 19, How War in Ukraine Can End: Taking Proxy War to the Negotiating Table, 10 a.m. - noon, World Fellowship Center, 368 Drake Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-2280, www.worldfellowship.org.

Aug. 19, Serene Green Concert at AMC Highland Center, 7 – 9 p.m., U.S. Rt. 302, Bretton Woods, 603-466-2727, www.outdoors.org.

Aug. 19, Tapestry Needle Felt with Neysa Russo, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 603-284-6831, https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/.

Aug. 19, Truck & Tractor Day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 19, Yoga in the Yard, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $5.00 suggested donation, Library Park, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-4475222, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Aug. 19 & 20, Mt. Washington Valley August Craft Fair, Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., , Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, downtown N. Conway, live music, food, artisans, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 603-387-1510.

Aug. 20, Car Show, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gorham Common, 69 Main St., Gorham, live music by Still Kickin’, food vendors, raffles and more, 603-466-2101, www.gorhamnh.org.

Aug. 20, Habitat for Humanity Cornhole Tournament, Hobbs Brewing Company, 5 p.m., 765 White Mt. Highway, Ossipee, www.hobbsbeer.com, 603-539-3795.

Aug. 20, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 20, Twin Mountain Weekend Walk, 2 - 3:30 p.m., walk the trails, tours of the Learning Center, re-register: Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

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Aug. 21, Open Minds Through Art, 1:30 - 12:30 p.m., 6 wk. program for those with memory loss, meets on Mondays at Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, pre-register a loved one: 207-661-7556.

Aug. 22, Backyard Astronomy Throughout the Year, 7 - 8 p.m., Whitney Community Center, Jackson, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 22, Guided Hikes: Brook Walk, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-4765900.

Aug. 22, Late Summer Wildflower: Pondicherry Field Exploration, 9 a.m.

- 1 p.m., walk the refuge, see fall birds and more, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 22, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., for babies and toddlers with a caregiver, join Tessa for stories, songs, and fun, free, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552.

Aug. 23, Free Admission Day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., free admission for all on this day, NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

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Aug. 24, Empire Trio, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, presented

by Great Waters Music Festival, tickets/info: www.greatwaters.org.

Aug. 24, Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 32 Main St., Conway, www.mountaintopmusic.org., 603-447-4737.

Aug. 24, Land, People & Property, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register required: 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 24-Sept. 3, Baskerville A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Barnstormers, summer theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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Aug. 25, Axe Throwing with See What Sticks at Hobbs Tap Room, Hobbs Brewing Company, 4 p.m., 765 White Mt. Highway, Ossipee, www.hobbsbeer. com, 603-539-3795.

Aug. 25, Conservation Campfires, 6 - 7 p.m., Artist Falls Lodge, Cranmore, in partnership with Tin Mt. Conservation Center, info about nocturnal animals, Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Aug. 25, Friday Night Market at Hobbs Tap Room, 5 – 8 p.m., farm produce, rotating food trucks, live music, weekly pop-up events, 765 NH Rt. 16, Ossipee, www.hobbsbeer.com. Weekly through Labor Day. Aug. 25, Moose Festival, 7 p.m., 104 Main St., Colebrook, North Country Chamber of Commerce, 603-237-8939.

Aug. 25, 90 Miles Away, Hobbs Tap Room, 5 p.m., 765 White Mt. Highway, Ossipee, www.hobbsbeer.com, 603-539-3795.

Aug. 25, Summer Astronomy Field Program, 8 – 9:30 p.m., program with Tin Mt. naturalist Matt Maloney, explore the night sky, pre-register: Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 25, The American Rogues, Sunset Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, tickets/info.: www.believeinbooks.org. or call 603-356-9980.

Aug. 25-27, An Iliad, 5:30 p.m., Advice To The Players, Quimby Park, 8 Maple St., Sandwich, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Aug. 25-27, Summer Street Fair, 10 a.m., all over Wolfeboro, music, food, fun, www.wolfeborochamber.com.

Aug. 26, Ball in the House Outdoor Concert, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Cate Park, Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.

Aug. 26, Migratory Birding with Matt Tarr, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., Great Meadow, Sodom Rd., Tuftonboro, by Moose Mt. Regional Greenways, www.mmrgnh. org., 603-473-2020.

Aug. 26, Twin Mt. Weekend Walk, 10 - 11:30 a.m., walk the trails, tours of the Learning Center, pre-register: Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Aug. 27, Glen David Andrews, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

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Aug. 29, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., for babies and toddlers with a caregiver, join Tessa for stories, songs, and fun, free, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552.

Aug. 31, Al Shafner and Candie Tremblay concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 32 Main St., Conway, www.mountaintopmusic.org., 603-447-4737.

Aug. 31, Land, People & Property, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register required: 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 1, AJ Worcester Trio concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 32 Main St., Conway, www.mountaintopmusic.org., 603-447-4737.

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Sept. 1, Friday Night Market at Hobbs Tap Room, 5 – 8 p.m., farm produce, rotating food trucks, live music, weekly pop-up events, 765 NH Rt. 16, Ossipee, www.hobbsbeer.com. Weekly through Labor Day. Sept. 1 & 2, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, registration: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

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Sept. 2, Carolyn Ramsay Band Outdoor Concert, 7 - 9 p.m., free, Cate Park, Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200.

Sept. 2, Food For All Farm to Bowl Fundraiser, by Mt. Washington Valley Eaters and Growers, 9 a.m. – noon, Tamworth Farmers Market, outside Unitarian Universalist, Tamworth, www.mwveg.com.

Sept. 2, Hikers Club: Faraway Mountain, 9 - 11 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Sept. 2, Maha Yoga Festival, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Rotary Arts Pavilion, 28/34 Henry Law Ave., Dover, www.mahayogahala.com/festival.

Sept. 2, The Executioner’s Sons, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Advice To The Players, Sandwich, info/show location: www.advicetotheplayers.org, 603-996-3912.

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Sept. 4, Labor Day Fun Run, 9 a.m. race start, proceeds go to Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, race held at Story Land, 850 NH Rt. 16, Glen, pre-registration encouraged: erin@believeinbooks.org.

Sept. 4, Putting Human Face on the Textile Industry, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-4765900.

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Sept. 8, Sonny Barbato concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 32 Main St., Conway, www.mountaintopmusic.org., 603-447-4737.

Sept. 9, Fall Mountaintop Family Stargazing, 7 - 9:30 p.m., Teneriffe Mountain, Milton by Moose Mt. Regional Greenways, www.mmrgnh.org., pre-register, space limited to 25 people, 603-473-2020.

Sept. 9, Hikers Club: Bald Knob via Cutoff, 9 a.m. - noon, free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Sept. 9, Son of a Gun: Guns & Roses Tribute, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse. com.

Sept. 10, Miriam featuring Amy Fairchild and Carla Ryder, 7 p.m., Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www. thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 12-14, Watercolor Plein Air 3-Day Workshop, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with J.P. Goodwin, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com, info/register: 603-323-8041.

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Sept. 14, Al Shafner and Ray Ryan concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 32 Main St., Conway, www.mountaintopmusic.org., 603-447-4737.

Sept. 14, Castle After Hours, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

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Sept. 14, Land, People & Property, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 15, Laurie and Ken Turley with Michael Murphy concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 32 Main St., Conway, www.mountaintopmusic.org., 603-447-4737.

Sept. 15, Vintage Race Boat Regatta, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wolfeboro Town Docks, NH Boat Museum, 6034-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

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Sept. 15 & 16, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Sept. 16, Hikers Club: Settlement Loop, 9 - 10:30 a.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 603-476-5900.

Sept. 16, Jen’s Friends Climb Against Cancer, Cranmore, Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, https://www.jensfriends.org/climb-against-cancer.

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

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, shows, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 604-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org,.

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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

Conway Historical Society, historical info., 603-447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.

Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Conway Scenic Railroad, various train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 630-356-5251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic.com.

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

Friday Night Bites, 4 - 7 p.m., every Friday night until Aug. 18, food, live music, entertainment, bring lawn chair for seating, N. Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, 603-356-2096.

Friday Painters, 12:30 - 3 p.m., meet weekly, Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., at the Gibson Center, 14 Grove St., N. Conway, ken@gibsoncenter.org.

Gorham Farmers Market, weekly event on Thurs. through Oct. 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Town of Gorham Common, 69 Main St., Gorham, fresh produce, fruits, meats, baked goods, cheeses, soaps, handmade items, live music, and much more, 603466-3322.

Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jackson Historical Society, open Saturdays & Sundays, 1 - 3 p.m. or by appointment, Jackson Historical Society, 23 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-3834060, www.jacksonhistory.org.

Land, People & Property, Thursdays through Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. - noon, walk around Castle in the Clouds grounds, learn about history of the property with guide, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, registration required: 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org.

Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, Fridays, 32 Main St., Conway, 603-4474737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

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Great Desserts for Kids and Adults

By Kelly Ross The recipes today are frozen desserts, which make great treats, mostly for the kids, and three are geared more towards the adult crowd, but all are very multi-generational without question. Four out of the five are influenced by some of the most famous ice cream novelty bars ever, but let’s start off with the one that’s not, and definitely my favorite of the bunch today.

When it comes to the battle of brown-

ies vs blondies, the blondie wins every time in my book. Sure, I’m ok with chocolate, but it’s not on the top of my list in the world of sweetness. There are many ways to make blondies, as well as with various flavors. My Gram used vanilla and almond extracts, which I fell in love with from day one. As I had more options to blondies over the years, I had some with lemon, and then lemon combined with strawberries, and then I was wowed. These easy blondies are

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moist and dense, like a soft shortbread, with plenty of little jammy pockets with thanks to a cup of diced fresh strawberries in the batter. The hint of lemon revs up the berry flavor and gives these strawberry bars a bright, tangy vibe.

Prep time is about 15-20 minutes, bake time more like 30 minutes and will get you a dozen yummy squares.

Strawberry Lemon Blondies For The Blondies 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temp ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup diced fresh strawberries For The Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar, then sifted 1 tbsp strawberry puree, you’ll need about 2 large strawberries, instructions below 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, or just enough to thin the glaze to a spreadable consistency.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. This will help you lift out the blondies for easy glazing and slicing later. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg. When the egg is fully incorporated, beat in the lemon juice. The lemon juice will probably not completely incorporate at this point, but no worries. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, and add to the wet ingredients, mixing until no more dry flour is present. Gently fold in the diced strawberries with a rubber spatula. Spread the mixture into your pan and spread it out as evenly as possible. The dough is thick, so take

your time. Bake for 30-35 minutes, just until starting to turn golden around the edges and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the center will be moist but not wet. Don’t over-bake these, or they will dry out. Let cool on a rack. Trim the strawberries for the glaze and puree in a small food processor. Strain the puree through a small strainer to get 1 tbsp of puree. Whisk together the sugar, puree, and lemon juice until no lumps remain. If your glaze is too thin, add a touch more sugar. If it’s too thick, add more lemon juice. Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies. Let the glaze set before slicing. If you don’t want to bother with the strawberry puree for the icing, just use lemon juice. For a couple of great variations/options, try this recipe with diced rhubarb, or a combination of strawberries and rhubarb, or how about blueberries or raspberries?

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Remember those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars from when you were a kid that were covered in delicious bits of strawberry crunchies? This multi-layered cake is blanketed in a homemade version of those same crumbles. The homemade strawberry crunch is made with a combination of freezedried strawberries and crushed vanilla wafer cookies, plus a little melted butter to hold it all together. It is decadent, fun, and nostalgic. This is easy in that it uses a couple of boxes of store-bought cake mix as part of the equation in this recipe. The freeze-dried strawberries are used in two ways in this recipe.

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Copycat Strawberry Crunch Cake For The White Cake 1 box white cake box, 15 ¼ oz 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 large egg whites For The Strawberry Cake 1 box strawberry cake mix, 15 ¼ oz 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs For The Buttercream 8 cups powdered sugar 2 cups softened unsalted butter 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp milk ¼ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries For The Strawberry Crunch 2 cups freeze-dried strawberries 6 oz vanilla wafer cookies 3 tbsp melted butter Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare the white cake layers. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes or by hand until ingredients are smooth. Divide the white cake batter into two 8-inch round cake pans coated with cooking spray. Bake for 26-31 minutes. The cakes are done when a

toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 15 minutes and then remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely before assembling the cake. For the strawberry cake layers, all the same. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes or by hand until ingredients are smooth. Divide the strawberry cake batter into two 8-inch round cake pans coated with cooking spray. Bake for 26-31 minutes. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 15 minutes and then remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely before assembling the cake. For the buttercream, in a large mixing bowl fitted with a wire whisk, combine 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1 cup of butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Beat well to combine. Add the milk 1 tsp at a time until the desired spreadable consistency is achieved. Remove 1/3 of the white buttercream frosting to a bowl. To the remaining 2/3 still in the mixing bowl, add the ¼ cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Beat well to combine and set aside. In another large mixing bowl, fitted with a wire whisk, combine the remaining 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1 cup of butter, and the last tsp of vanilla extract. Beat well to combine. Add the milk, one tsp at a time, until the desired spreadable consistency is achieved.

Using a serrated knife, cut the rounded top off the cakes to make a level surface. Place one of the strawberry layers down on a cake stand or serving platter. Top with half of the pink strawberry buttercream. Stack one of the white

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cake layers on top. Frost with about ¼ of the white buttercream. Place the other strawberry cake layer on top. Frost with the remaining pink strawberry buttercream. Place the last white layer on top. Frost the top and the sides of the cake with the remaining white buttercream. To make the strawberry crunch, in a large zip bag, crush freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla wafer cookies using a rolling pin until a coarse meal is reached. Dump into a bowl, add melted butter and toss until the mixture is evenly combined. Cover the cake completely with strawberry crunch, pressing the mixtures all over the sides and top. Chill until ready to serve. As fun to eat as it is delicious!

Remember Creamsicles, those orange ice cream treats on a stick? Delicious, right? Well, let’s turn one of everyone’s favorite childhood ice cream treats into an amazing potluck dessert with this refreshing and creamy lush.

For the crust, we use a sugar cookie mix which makes a perfect crust, then it gets topped with layers of a creamy combo of vanilla pudding, orange jello, cream cheese, and whipped topping. It’s always a showstopper at any get together.

You can have this made in 40-45 minutes, but then needs to refrigerate for at least 6 hours. I always make this a day in advance of serving. You’ll get 15-18 servings.

Orange Creamsicle Lush For The Cookie Base 1 pouch sugar cookie mix, 17.5 oz Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 1/3 cup butter, melted For The Filling and Topping 2 boxes orange-flavored jello, 3 oz

each 1/3 cup boiling water 2 boxes vanilla-flavor instant pudding, 3.4 oz each 2 ½ cups cold milk 8 oz cream cheese, room temp 1 cup powdered sugar 12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed Orange sanding sugar ½ cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained, optional Heat oven to 375 degrees. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, for about 30 minutes. In a food processor, process half of the cookies to coarse crumbs.

Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process remaining cookies to coarse crumbs and again add to the bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. In an ungreased 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly on the bottom. Set it aside. In a small bowl, pop in the gelatin, then add the boiling water and beat with whisk until blended. Stir occasionally for about 2 minutes or until mostly dissolved. In medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Stir the dissolved gelatin into the pudding. Let stand for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl frequently. Beat 2 cups of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mix. Spread over cookie crust. Pour pudding mixture over cream cheese layer, spreading evenly over top.

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Let’s dive into some frozen desserts that are guaranteed to create a bunch of smiles. These next two are influenced by ice cream novelties, as were the last two, but these stay true to their influences considering the potential ice cream headache these could give you. This first one is a copycat of one of my favorites. I’m a diehard taco fan, so let’s attack the Choco Taco mentality. One job I had back in the day was as the executive chef for the M/S Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee and one of my gazillion responsibilities was to supply their mailboat with ice cream treats to sell the kids out on the islands, like the traditional ice cream trucks that used to drive around the local neighborhoods. By far, the biggest seller every summer was Choco Tacos in a

landslide. They consist of a taco shell shaped waffle cone stuffed with vanilla ice cream, fudge, peanuts, then dipped in milk chocolate. Believe it or not, you can make the ice cream and taco shells yourself in a half hour or so, it does require 15 minutes of cooking time and maybe 15-20 to decorate, plus time to freeze. This makes 18-20 tacos. The taco shell will require either a waffle cone maker or a crepe/sauté pan.

Homemade Choco Tacos For The Ripple Fudge No-Churn Ice Cream 2 & 1/3 cups heavy cream, separated 2 tbsp brown rice syrup, although corn syrup is fine 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp kosher salt 3 ½ oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped from a block or chips 1 tbsp unsalted butter ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups heavy cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz For The Shells 2 whole eggs 2 large egg whites

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about 1/3 of the ice cream base to the container. Smooth out the top and add a few tbsp of fudge sauce. Using a knife, swirl the fudge sauce into the ice cream.

Repeat the layers until you’ve worked your way through all the ice cream. You should end up with about ½ cup of fudge sauce. Place it in a fridge-safe container. It will last up to 1 week. Transfer the ice cream to the freezer until firm, about 4 hours, ideally overnight. For the shells, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, salt, vanilla extract and sugar. Mix in the flour until no specks of white appear. Pour in the butter and salt and mix once more until very smooth. As for making the taco shells, if you’re using a waffle cone maker, take the time to pre-heat it. Drop a tbsp of batter onto the center of the maker. Close and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Remove immediately and transfer to the center of two layered paper towels. Immediately place the edge of a smallish book in the center and wrap the paper towels/waffle cone around the book, shaping it into a taco. Press on it for 1 minute, then remove and allow to cool

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If using a crepe pan, I suggest adding 1 tbsp of water to the batter as it will need to be thinner for cooking in the pan.

After 1 minute, flip the batter over and cook for another minute. Other than

that, the process is the same.

To assemble, line a baking sheet with parchment. Remove the ice cream from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes. Using a teaspoon, spoon it into the taco shells and transfer to the baking sheet.

Transfer the tacos to the freezer for about 1 hour. The ice cream is sort of soft so it needs this long to freeze, but if you’re using store-bought ice cream,

refreeze for about 15 minutes or until you’re ready to serve.

All done for today my North Conway friends and beyond. I’ll see you again in September for another round of food fun. Until then, continue to keep those taste buds smiling and if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com

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WingZilla/RibZilla/KillaZilla and Luau ATV Poker Run

By Lee Caldwell The Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce’s (AVCC) annual WingZilla/Rib Zilla chicken wing and rib cook-off competition and Luau ATV Poker Run is happening Saturday, Sept. 9, at Service Credit Union Heritage Park in Berlin from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Described by the AVCC as “A family-friendly end-of-summer celebration, this end-of-summer bash features activities for all ages including a poker run, corn hole and horseshoe tournaments, a hot wing eating contest, food and beer tents, live music, children’s face-painting, games, and more.”

Paula Kinney, Executive Director of the AVCC, enthusiastically describes WingZilla/RibZilla as, “A riot. It is a just plain fun end-of-summer party held the weekend after Labor Day. Competitors cook all day and everybody eats all day.”

The AVCC goes on to say, “The event kicks off with a Hawaiian-themed Luau ATV Poker Run presented by the Professional Firefighters of Berlin, Local IAFF 1088. Participants are encouraged to dress themselves and their ATVs to win prizes for the best use of the Hawaiian theme. Registration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon in Service Credit Union Heritage Park.The last run begins at noon and all participants must return by 3 p.m. Jeeps, trucks, cars, and motorcycles are also welcome to participate.

“Poker run winners will be announced at 4 p.m. and prizes will be awarded for the top three poker hands, worst hand, and best use of theme. Proceeds from the poker run will benefit Operation Warm, which provides new winter coats for children in need.”

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There will be a “People’s Choice” winner as well as official judging. At 5 p.m., the designated judges will sample the wings and ribs and select a winner.

Following the cook-off is the KillaZilla Hot Wing Eating Contest.

Paula states that the wings are so volcanically hot that Killa/Zilla contestants have to sign a waiver before entering. Enter the contest if you dare!

Throughout the day, there will be games and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Registration for the horseshoe tournament begins at 9 a.m.; tournament begins at 10 a.m.

Registration for the corn hole tournament begins at 2 p.m.; tournament begins at 3 p.m.

The evening ends with the live band, Conniption Fits, who will perform a wide range of rock, pop, country, and hip-hop from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Admission to WingZilla/RibZilla is free and ATVs are welcome. Additional fees apply for food, beverages, and activities.

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It’s Time to Be a Hero

By Alexander Dunford Pet parents mark the kitchen calendar for the New Hampshire Humane Society’s annual Be a Hero 5K, on September 23rd, at Castle in The Clouds, Moultonborough. Be a Hero 5K welcomes both two and four-legged runners to trek a beautifully mapped course combining trail, road, and off road, followed by a post-run celebrationin the field by Shannon Pond. The family fun, pet friendly event begins at 8:30 am, registration begins one hour prior.

The New Hampshire Humane Society’s inspiring mission to serve the Lake Region’s many different pet needs hosts their seventh Be a Hero 5K, in partnership with Eastern Propane. 2023, marks the second year in a row the event takes place at Castle in The Clouds. The Humane Society aims to build on last year’s success with an impressive 150 runners who participated, by letting the public know all pets are free, and everyone who registers before August, 23rd, receives a an event t-shirt. And, parents make sure to pack the kids, because every kid who chooses to run receives a medal. Adults are certain to enjoy a spirit of friendly

competition too; the top three placed male and female contestants will earn a prize.

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Here are some of the year-to-date, [as of July 20, 2023] stats regarding the hard work put in by the Humane Society and its members (source —New Hampshire Humane Society): 450 adoptions to loving homes

47 lost pets reunited with their families 389 pets served by low-cost or nocost spay/neuter programs 364 animals saved from euthanasia facilities 9 animals rescued from abuse and cruelty situations 10,500 pounds of pet food provided to NH families experiencing hardship 50 dedicated and talented NH Humane Volunteers and Fosters 2700 Volunteer Hours The Be a Hero 5K certainly is a cause everyone can get behind because the story regarding New Hampshire Humane Society’s efforts is one of selflessness and determination to help the region’s pet families. Being a hero has never been easier, or more rewarding, when all anyone needs is an open heart, a passion for four-legged friends, and a good pair of running shoes. Participants aren’t just helping a great cause; they are taking part in a larger community passionate about animal welfare. So, join ranks with the Humane Society and run the gorgeous course mapped out at Castle in The Clouds on September, 23rd, at 8:30 am and be a hero.

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