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Inside This Issue... Find More Fishing Derby | Page 3

Valentine Recipes | Page 12

Peter Ferber Exhibit | Page 6

What’s Up | Pages 16-19

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Join the Fun at the Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby!

By Sarah Wright The cold temperatures of winter have set in, and those who go ice fishing are rejoicing. Conditions look great for this year’s Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby—the biggest ice fishing event in the Lakes Region! This fun competition will be held on February 9 and 10 this year, and freshly caught fish from any public body of water in the state can be entered for cash prizes. It’s a great way to enjoy a winter hobby, while experiencing the camaraderie that only a local event can provide. Support the Meredith Rotary and purchase your ticket today for the Derby.

If you need more encouragement to hang out on the cold ice, this year’s prizes are big. The first prize is $15,000, second prize is $5,000, and third prize is $3,000! These three prizes will be awarded to the top anglers whose names are drawn on Sunday during the Grand Prize drawing. (Eligible anglers include those with Derby tickets who have the largest fish in each category.)

Anglers can also receive prizes from $50 to $500 in their respective categories, depending on the weight of the fish caught. But even if you don’t have much luck on the end of your line, you can still enter $100 prize drawings held throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday with your Derby ticket.

There’s even one particular drawing on Saturday and on Sunday that could net you $5,000 in winnings.

This year’s chairman of the Derby is David Reid, and he says that everything looks perfect for the event,

which is in its 40th year. The planning committee meets year-round to discuss the Derby. Much of what David does involves working closely with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, securing state and town permits required to hold the event. In fact, two of the Derby judges formerly worked for NH Fish and Game. “It’s an exciting weekend,” says David, “and last year, the first fish on the board was caught by a ten-year-old. It’s a great feeling to see something like that happen.”

To find out what kinds of fish can be entered for prizes, check out the Rotary’s website. The list includes rainbow trout, lake trout, black crappie, cusk, pickerel, yellow perch, and white perch. There are also tips on their website for each fish regarding the best

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Derby participants can register their fish between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and from 7:30 am to 3 pm on Sunday. Any fish caught after the end of registration on Saturday can be registered on Sunday. Times will be recorded on the official Derby time

clock at Derby Headquarters. In order to register a fish, all participants must be at the outside weigh-in station no later than the above closing times each day and be acknowledged by a judge or Rotary member in the event there is a waiting line.

Forty years ago, in 1980, the Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby began as a way to help the local economy, raise funds for Rotary projects, and work with NH Fish and Game. The Derby also promoted fish research and monitored lake water quality. Today, the Derby still has an environmental focus, encouraging the practice of “catch and release” for any fish that doesn’t reach the minimum requirements to compete.

For the larger, registered fish, anglers can reclaim their catch after the award presentations. All fish not reclaimed by 4 pm on Sunday will be donated to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness for feeding their otters, raptors, bears, and other animals. It’s nice to know that the leftover fish go to a good cause!

So, this year, why not join the other 3,000 to 5,000 people who buy a ticket?

Everyone who would like to enter a fish in the Derby or participate in a prize drawing must have a valid Derby ticket. To register and receive your Derby ticket, you can fill out the brief form in the Derby brochure, or view the list of local participating vendors selling Derby tickets on the Rotary’s

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Registration costs $40 per person and your ticket comes with a $10 T-Bones/ Cactus Jack’s dining certificate. Also, those anglers age 16 and older will be required to have a New Hampshire fishing license for identification. For further information or questions, call the Rotary at 603-279-7600. To find out more about obtaining a fishing license, visit www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ licensing/.

If you’d like to enter the Rotary Derby, but worry that you’ll run out of time to register, here’s some great news for you. The Derby Headquarters trailer in Meredith will be open for Derby ticket sales and New Hampshire fishing license sales starting at 8 am the Friday of Derby weekend until 10 pm; Saturday from 6 am to 3 pm; and Sunday from 6 am to 3 pm. Tickets sold after 12 noon on Saturday of Derby weekend will be eligible for ticket stub

cash drawing prizes only.

Whether you’re an ice fishing expert or are new to the sport, the Rotary stresses safety for the enjoyment of everyone at the Derby. After all, conditions can change quickly out on the ice. The following advice is listed on their website: Always test the ice; Remember that wind and currents can break up the ice; Dress in layers, bring food and hot drinks; Fish with a partner; Do not gather in large groups; No fires on the ice; Bring blankets and a firstaid kit; If you fall in, reach for solid ice, kick, and roll to safety; Follow all fishing regulations; Do not drive cars onto the ice; and Leave nothing behind.

Don’t wait to get your ticket! The Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby is the highlight of ice fishing season. Look for updated Derby information on the Meredith Rotary Club website and on their Facebook page. Remember, you don’t need to fish to enter for prizes.

Come out and support the Rotary on February 9 and 10!

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Open House Hiring Event at Castle in the Clouds Spring may seem far off, but Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough is busy planning for its 60th season and hiring its 2019 team. The public is welcome to attend the Castle’s Open House Hiring Event, to be held in The Carriage House’s Winnipesaukee Room on Wednesday, February 6 from 5 to 8 pm. The Castle team invites anyone interested in seasonal work or volunteer opportunities to meet with managers to explore 20 different types of positions available this season.

The first 50 attendees receive a Castle in the Clouds gift bag, and all will leave with a bit of Castle “swag.” After meeting with managers, attendees are invited to enjoy the lake and mountain views from the terrace, tour the exhibit gallery, network in the Carriage House lobby, and enjoy coffee, tea, hot cocoa and pastries by the fireplace.

Whether you are interested in history and art, hospitality, restaurant services, upkeep of grounds and gardens, or driving the famous Castle trolleys, there are many opportunities to spend May through October on the mountainside.

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Those interested in a seasonal position are encouraged to bring a resume to the February 6 event, fill out an application in advance, complete an application at the event, or apply after learning more at the event.

Castle in the Clouds employees enjoy perks like 30 percent off in the gift shop, restaurant, and ice cream stand, unlimited free Castle admission, Castle guest passes, and more.

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Capturing Moments: Peter Ferber Exhibit at The Art Place The Art Place in downtown Wolfeboro will hold its semi-annual Peter Ferber Gallery Show on Saturday, February 16, featuring new original paintings by local, well-known artist, Ferber. The unveiling and artist’s reception will commence at 9:30 am. All are welcome to attend and meet the artist.

Peter describes his new work by commenting, “So many of the paintings in this show are the result of moments. The moment as I’m crossing the lake and two islands, a point, and a mountain juxtapose with each other to form a wonderful composition–at its core a simple arrangement of abstract shapes and lines that is pleasing to my eye. A moment further along, and though all the elements are still in view, the relationship between them has shifted and the appeal as a painting is gone. The moment an antique runabout’s engine rumbles to life and begins to back out of a boathouse for an evening run; the anticipation of what kind of boat it will be and the thought of the fun excursion to come makes me want to record it visually. The moment I approach a tiny island at the entrance to an inlet and the setting sun is at the perfect angle that fringes the pine trees with a golden halo and glints off the water. When I returned a few minutes later, the light had changed and the

One of Ferber’s original and beautiful works of art capture a moment on the lake.

highlighted shapes were no longer visible. The moment I was driving down a side street in Meredith and caught a glimpse of an old Cape, a fence, a garden path, a birdhouse, and a little bit of the bay at the bottom of the hill.

The moment in Cape Porpoise (Maine) on my way for lobster, when the sun spotlighted the end of an old wharf and some dinghies, making them jump out against the shadowed, weathered walls of the fish houses. The moment I was walking the dog one moonlit evening before Christmas, and caught sight of a neighbor’s Christmas tree through the window that gave me goosebumps, as if in an instant I was seeing something

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from my grandparents’ era. The moment I wasn’t even aware I was capturing when I casually took some snapshots as I was passing a gazebo on Lake Wentworth. Later as I was viewing them, I saw one particular shot that when cropped became a striking image.”

Peter continues, “Once in the studio, these moments turn into hours and days, and weeks sometimes, as I work with the inspiration to capture the feel and the look on paper or board, in watercolor, oil and acrylic. With some, it’s a simple matter of rendering exactly what I saw. Others require more tweaking to bring out the moment. And some need a lot of careful arranging through many generations of sketches to come up with an image that at the ‘moment’ was more a concept in my mind triggered than a literal view. The image I wanted did not really exist, and

I have to really work to get the elements to come together and create the feel that came over me at that moment.

“In looking over the paintings for this show, almost all of them have originated in this way. I can’t ignore these moments. They don’t leave me alone. And they feed what you see in my shows,” he says.

Peter Ferber has been exhibiting at The Art Place gallery in downtown Wolfeboro since the early 1990s. The Art Place is the exclusive gallery for Peter Ferber’s original artwork, and produces most of his limited edition prints.

Since 1994 Peter Ferber has painted the official posters for the New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s annual show, which also comes as highly collectable artist proofs. Peter has exhibited in over 50 other shows in New England and the Midwest. More than 100 reproductions of his work have been made, including over 70 limited edition prints.

If there is a major weather event, the Saturday, February 16 show will be postponed until Sunday, February 17 beginning at 11 am. Peter Ferber’s Gallery Show at The Art Place will be on display through March 2, or as long as paintings are available.

The Art Place is located at 9 North Main Street in downtown Wolfeboro, NH and is open year round. Winter hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 603-569-6159 or toll free 1-866569-6159.

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Major step forward for Capital Campaign at NH Boat Museum Founded in 1992, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) recently paid off the mortgage on four acres of waterfront property it purchased last year on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Back Bay in Wolfeboro.

According to NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings, this development is a major step forward in its Capital Campaign and builds off several fairly recent “unseen accomplishments.”

“We completed the initial site survey work last year, which resulted in our plot plan,” she said. “We then received a first ‘Special Use Permit for Parking and Water Management’ from the Town this past September.”

With these important steps now behind them, Cummings said the next phase in its Capital Campaign consists of raising additional money to construct “a beautiful 10,000 sq. ft. year-round, state-of-the-art museum facility.”

“If enough funding is secured in the next six months, we would like to break ground in the fall of this year,” she said.

The need for a larger, year-round facility, noted Kristin Islay, co-chair of the Capital Campaign and NHBM board vice president, reflects the museum’s larger vision.

“We are more than a museum and

The new Bay Street property and future site of the NH Boat Museum. bigger than boats,” she said. Cummings agreed and said the Capital Campaign is part of a Master Plan, which seeks to expand all capacities of the museum.

According to Operations Manager Evan Liotta, a new year-round facility is an integral part of this plan. “A bigger exhibit hall would allow more of our collections to be on display for public viewing more often,” he said.

“We could also expand our educational programs, on-water programming and entertainment events.”

In addition to the new facility, Cummings said another important aspect of their Capital Campaign is

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renovation of their current building, for which funding has already been secured.

“It will be re-purposed as a boat building and restoration workshop center,” she said. “We are thrilled to be able to replace the roof and add insulation to the building for this future use, but it will also have a great impact for this 2019 season.”

Liotta said some of the more notable changes for 2019 include expansion of current programs and events. “Our Antique Boat Auction will be bigger and better than ever this year, and our Lake Discovery Camp has been in such demand that we doubled it from one week to two weeks,” he said. “We also hope our Bi-Annual Race Boat Regatta draws a larger audience than any before.”

In looking past 2019, Cummings said

she is excited for the long-term future for NHBM, which she described as a unique, experiential institution.

“We have some incredibly diverse programs that range from boat building for youth and families to boat restoration, sailing classes, wooden power boat cruises and more,” she said. “This is a dynamic place.”

Through hands-on programs and activities, she said the museum brings to life what is special about boating on the lakes and rivers of New Hampshire.

“The museum is a place where you can learn about the history and evolution of boating on New Hampshire’s fresh water,” she said. “You can see beautiful, old wooden boats, and take rides in our own vintage boat replica 1928 Hacker Craft, the Millie B.” These programs and experiences, she said, are for people of all ages. “Boating attracts people for different reasons,” she noted. “It could be for speed, peace, fish, nature, or for exercise and fun.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum helps to not only peel back the layers of a lifestyle that is distinctly American, it provides people with opportunities to experience boating in unique and memorable ways.”

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways.

To learn more about NHBM, or its Capital Campaign, visit nhbm.org.

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Central NH Divers Hosting Training and Demo Central NH Divers and Watermark Marine Supply store of Laconia have joined forces with East Coast Divers from Brookline MA, to host the 2019 Annual Ice Diving Event on Meredith Bay on February 9 and 10.

This season the event will take place

on the same weekend as The Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby in Meredith Bay, so in addition to ice diving, the whole family can participate in tournament activities as well, or just simply enjoy local venues with live music and great food.

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Ice diving is considered an advanced type of diving – some would say extreme – because it means diving in a closed environment with only one entry or exit point. This kind of diving without a direct, vertical ascent or access to the surface is called penetration diving, which also includes cave and wreck diving.

Needless to say, this requires special training. Ice divers need to know about different types of ice and how it forms, they need to be able to recognize and avoid unsafe ice conditions, and they need to know how to prepare a dive site and what special equipment will be required.

If challenging diving sounds

appealing, the Ice Diver course might be for you. Please sign up at www. ecdivers.com.

If you are already a certified ice diver, you are welcome to join the outing on the ice. All Ice Diving Specific Tools and surface support infrastructure, such as a heated tent, a bob house and trailer with heat for changing, defrosting gear, coolers with warm water, etc. will be provided. Call the Central NH Divers at 603-279-9099.

Not a diver? That’s okay! You are invited to come check out the activities hosted at the Central NH Divers bob house on Meredith Bay during The Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby Weekend.

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Great Recipes, Appetizers and Desserts for Valentine’s Day

By Chef Kelly Ross Hello again to all my foodie friends.

It’s been a little while and I hope everyone enjoyed the busy holiday season. Every new year brings much of the same ’ole thing: those darn holiday bills, shoveling, and usually a lot of dieting. While January is a month to recuperate financially and tackle weight issues, February brings us to another reason to splurge, and that is Valentine’s Day. I know Valentine’s Day is a sore subject for some, but don’t be afraid to treat yourself to a special meal for you and your loved one. Today, I’m going to share a fun and easy soup, (although decadent), two upscale appetizers, one incredibly wonderful main course, and a few fun desserts.

Let’s start with the soup, as you would when ordering in an upscale restaurant. I can almost guarantee none of you have tried or heard of this one. Not only is it pretty simple, it’s extremely delicious and “screams” that it’s a winter winner that will warm you from the inside out. It’s also a combo of two classic soups, a French Onion Soup and a Tomato Soup. Some people have been known to raise an eyebrow when they hear about this combo, but once they dig in, they are sold. So let’s start with a French Onion Tomato Soup. I treat this like a traditional French Onion Soup: I top it with a large crouton, some cheese, and I broil it. If you just want to serve it as is, it is still awesome! This recipe is for 6-8 servings, depending on what size bowls you use to serve the soup. Like any soup, don’t be afraid to make it a day prior. Consider that leftover soups always taste better a day or two later.

If you only want this for a couple of people, cut the recipe in half, but I think that you will want some of this around for a few days, especially if you bring your lunch to work, as my better

I’m a huge fan of both, although I’m a sucker for any good crab cake, so let’s start with that one. This recipe makes about 18 small crab cakes, about 2 inches in diameter.

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French Onion Tomato Soup 3 medium sized sweet onions 3 tsp of minced garlic 1 tsp thyme 3 tbsp butter 4 cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes (Hunts makes the best) 1 cup beef broth 1 cup chicken broth 2 tbsp brown sugar ½ - 2/3 cup water Sliced baguette bread, some melted butter, Parmesan cheese 6-8 thick slices of Swiss cheese 6-8 slices of thick Provolone cheese Sprinkles of Parmesan cheese When I make caramelized onions, I usually do so with just a little olive oil. Not the case for this soup. Cut your onions in half, and slice them to about 1/8 inch in thickness. Put into a hot pan with the garlic, thyme, and about a ½ cup of water and cook over a medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a few tbsp of water every 4-5 minutes. The onions ideally should be a dark brown color and the liquid almost completely

evaporated. At this point, add the butter, tomatoes, brown sugar and the beef and chicken broths and cook on a medium heat until it starts to lightly boil. Bring it to a simmer, and let it go for ½ hour or so, maybe a bit longer.

Stir well to make sure it is blended.

For the croutons, slice the baguettes into ¼ inch slices. Melt some butter, and with a pastry brush, dab the bread so both sides are completely coated with the butter. Put on a sprayed pan, top each slice with some Parmesan cheese, and bake in a 350-degree oven for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.

Put the soup bowls, or crocks, on a pan, fill with hot soup, and top with a crouton, a slice of Provolone and Swiss, and sprinkle Parmesan over the top and pop in the oven, under the broiler until golden brown and bubbling. Keep an eye on the Parmesan cheese, as it can burn if left in too long.

Now let’s talk appetizers. I have two to offer, both somewhat similar and also quite different. They are similar in that they are pan fried cakes of some sort. One is a classic crab cake, and the other is a corn cake that I like to add shrimp to, although it is not mandatory.

For The Sauce 1 ½ cups mayo 1 red bell pepper ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp lemon juice Let’s start with the sauce. It’s quick, simple, and should be refrigerated for a couple of hours before cooking the crab cakes. Dice the red pepper, pop it in a food processor for a few pulses, and them pop in a bowl with all the remaining ingredients, mix well and put it in the refrigerator.

As for the cakes, start by sifting through the crabmeat to make sure all shell/cartilage has been removed.

Combine the eggs, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, and parsley until well blended. Toss in the crabmeat and gently combine as to not bust up all the crab, trying to keep it as intact as possible. Add the cracker crumbs and again combine gently. Form the concoction into small 2-inch diameter patties, put on a sprayed sheet pan, cover with film, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before the cooking process. Once ready to cook, put a little oil in a pan, turn heat to medium, and brown the cakes, about 4-5 minutes on

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Let’s move on to a Shrimp Corn Cake; if you want a seafood free app, leave out the shrimp, but as I say often, “Shrimp Good.” I know some are allergic to shellfish (I’m so sorry), but it does add some great flavor and texture. These come with a great soy mayo sauce, that I also love to add some hot sauce to, but not necessary if heat is not up your alley.

Soy Mayo Sauce ½ cup mayo 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp ketchup 2 tsp Dijon Mustard ½ tsp granulated garlic ½-1 tsp of your favorite hot sauce Few good shakes of black pepper Corn Cakes ½ cup finely diced sweet onion 1 tbsp oil, plus more for frying the cakes 2 cloves minced garlic ½ lb any size shrimp, chopped ¾ cup flour ¼ cup cornmeal 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 cup cream corn 1 cup kernel corn 1 large egg, beaten For starters, take all the sauce ingredients and put into a small bowl and combine until blended, wrap, and LakerAd.pdf 1 1/9/2019 M refrigerate until it’s time4:25:03 to eat.

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In a large skillet, cook the diced onion in the 1 tbsp of oil on a medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another minute or so. Toss in the chopped shrimp and continue to stir until the shrimp has turned pink in color, and then remove from the heat.

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together until well blended.

In a small bowl, combine the two corns and the beaten egg and mix together well, then add the shrimp mixture and combine, and fold into the dry mix until it is thoroughly combined.

In a large pan on the stove on a medium-medium high heat, or in an electric skillet, pour in oil so it is about ¼ inch high in the pan. Ideally, you want the oil right around 375 degrees.

Using a tablespoon, spoon the mixture by rounded spoonfuls carefully into the oil about 1 ½ -2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Pull them from the oil with a slotted spoon and drop them onto paper towels to drain. If need be, pop them into a 300-degree oven for 10 minutes or so if they have cooled off some, and serve with the sauce.

I’m a big fan of all of the above appetizers, but time to step things up to truly a five-star dinner you would receive at the best restaurants around for big money, and you can do it quite simply at home and all in all, it is relatively easy.

It’s a combo of beef tenderloin, yummy lobster and one of the most incredible vegetable side dishes ever: Parmesan Bacon Brussels Sprouts. There is no doubt that Brussels sprouts are the new vegetable trend. When prepared right, oh my! When I was visiting a high school friend in Colorado with other friends,

we had an incredible dinner prepared for us one night by a very talented chef, and we talked a lot about food and shared different recipes. She told me she was going to prepare this type of Brussels sprouts, and I am not kidding, I was truly floored. Admittedly, I haven’t had much experience with them, and usually when I did have them, they were so overcooked, they were terrible.

We had Beef Wellington that night with these vegetables, and I must admit, I was addicted to the sprouts. As much as I love that main course, I thought tenderloin and lobster for Valentine’s Day would be appropriate and also a good match for the Brussels sprouts, so here it goes, Lobster Beef Tenderloin with Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts.

This will feed four people for sure. If cooking for two, cut it by a half to a third. The prep and production will take you a bit more than an hour, so it really isn’t very labor intensive.

Lobster Beef Tenderloin with Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts 2 lbs. of fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered 3 tbsp olive oil, separated ¾ tsp salt, separated ¾ tsp black pepper, divided 2 lb whole beef tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin ½ cup chopped shallots 3-4 tbsp. water 2 thick slices bacon, or 4 thin 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, not chopped ¼ tsp crushed red pepper ½ pound cooked lobster, more if preferred

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp red wine vinegar For starters, turn the oven up to 425 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet very well with cooking spray. Toss the quartered and trimmed Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and ¼ tsp each of the salt and pepper.

Toss well. Spread evenly over the pan and make sure they are not layered.

Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until they are almost tender. Do not overcook.

Slice the whole tenderloin in ¼ to ½ inch slices. If you like your beef between rare and medium rare, cut them more like ½ inch, maybe a little more. Sprinkle each side of the slices with the remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet type of pan, add 1 tbsp. of the oil on a medium-high heat and lightly cook/brown each side of the slices, about 1 ½ minutes or two on each side. Add a little more oil if needed.

Again, do not overcook. On the same large pan as the sprouts, find room for the tenderloin slices and move things around as needed. Pop back in the oven until the sprouts are done, 6-10 minutes.

Check the beef temperatures so as to not overcook.

Meanwhile, return the skillet to the burner and add the bacon for just a minute or so until somewhat cooked.

Add the shallots, most of the water, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Continue stirring until most of the water has evaporated and well combined. With a spatula, scrap the bottom of the pan while mixing to release the crumbles

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Repeat this process 3 more times leaving a total of 4 layers. Refrigerate 6 hours to overnight lightly covered in plastic wrap, and then cut into desired sized pieces and truly enjoy.

Let’s move onto Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse. Every now and then I bump across someone who has not had mousse before, and like many foods, I have never met a mousse I didn’t like. This is a great combo of three very delicious things, creating a seriously smooth yum-fest. Again, quite simple.

• Valentine’s Recipes Continued from page 13 from the bottom of the pan and the shallots are soft. Add the lobster pieces, the bigger the better and ideally uniformed in size. Mix well but gently so as to not bust up the lobster meat but to combine and to make sure the lobster is hot and remove from heat.

Transfer the beef to a platter or to individual plates, spoon the lobster concoction evenly over the tenderloin slices. Sprinkle the Parmesan and the vinegar over the Brussels sprouts and serve on the side of the surf & turf. This meal is truly a gem and I can guarantee you will try both aspects of this meal again, whether separately or together.

So if the e-mails I get on my articles are any indication, most of you enjoy seeing articles and recipes about appetizers and main course specialties, but the majority seem to want more dessert recipes. I have three great Valentine’s Day desserts to share with you. As I have mentioned in previous articles, I am a much bigger fan of pies than cakes, mainly because recipes using berries are a huge favorite of mine. Neither are technically a pie or cake, but the first two utilize berries, and the last one has a twist that most love, and that is caramel. In order, we will talk you through a Berry Lasagna, a Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse, and a Caramel Crème Brule.

The Berry Lasagna is extremely easy to make and it’s delicious and also very colorful. It is somewhat built like a lasagna, and is also a lot like a trifle. The appearance makes it good

Valentine’s Day dessert. I do like to make this for spring and summertime barbecues as well. You will need an 8x8 inch pan, so if you want to use a bigger pan, you will need to bulk up this easy recipe.

Berry Lasagna 1 ½ cups sugar 1/3 cup of water 12 oz fresh raspberries 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract Two 10.75 oz. frozen pound cakes ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 12 oz fresh blueberries In a small sauce pan, stir 1 cup of the

sugar with the water over a medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour this mixture into a blender with all the raspberries and blend until it is smooth.

Strain the mixture over a small mesh strainer over a small bowl to eliminate the seeds. Set aside.

Put the heavy cream into a mixer with the last ½ cup sugar and beat on a medium speed until stiff peaks form, which shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes.

Take the pound cakes out and place them on their sides, not bottom side down. Slice them lengthwise into strips about ¼ inches wide. These will

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse ¼ cup water 1 packet plain gelatin 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries, plus extra for garnish if preferred ½ cup powdered sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Put the water in a small sauce pan and sprinkle the gelatin over the water, let it sit for a minute or two without touching a thing to let the gelatin soften. Turn on the heat to low and start the stirring process to dissolve all the gelatin. If you find a small lump or two that won’t dissolve, remove with a

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In a blender or food processor, pour in the gelatin mixture, cream cheese, strawberries and powdered sugar until thoroughly mixed. Pour into a large mixing bowl. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream gently into the strawberry mixture, stirring until the cream is well incorporated into the strawberries.

Spoon the mixture into four dessert dishes. Chill for at least 4 hours lightly wrapped with plastic wrap. Garnish with sliced strawberries and additional whipped cream if desired and you have yourself a deliciously light, fluffy, and wonderful treat.

On this Valentine’s Day Recipefest, we end with a fine dining restaurant classic. Crème Brule is a staple in many restaurants, but most of my friends and family have never given it a shot, and there is no reason why. This recipe will come out perfect, so don’t be afraid of it. Most professional chefs, as well as many skilled home chefs, own a small kitchen torch as the tops of any crème Brule are cooked on the top of it to brown the sugary top to caramelize it to add to the deliciousness. If you don’t own one, which are cheap to buy, you can always pop in the oven broiler about 4 inches away from it. If you prefer a thicker sugary crust, add more sugar. This makes 14 servings at a ½ cup each, although I know many who want a full a cup of it. In the restaurant world, the mixture is poured

into individual baking safe dishes for serving purposes. Most homes don’t own these, which is why this will be made in a 13x9 baking dish.

Crème Brule 4 ½ cups heavy whipping cream 1 ½ cups half and half 15 large egg yolks 1 1/3 cups sugar 3 tsp caramel extract ¼ tsp salt 1/3 cup packed brown sugar Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large saucepan, pour in both creams and heat on a medium high heat until bubbles start forming around the sides of the pan and then remove from heat.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, 1 cup of the sugar, caramel extract and salt until well blended but not foamy.

Very slowly, and stirring constantly, drizzle the cream mixture into the egg yolk mix.

Place an ungreased broiler safe baking dish inside a larger pan with some extra room. Pour the mixture into the smaller dish very slowly and then place the 2 pans on an oven rack, and pour very hot water into the larger pan so it comes to about 1 inch of the top of the baking dish. Bake until the middle is just barely completely set, generally around 45-50 minutes or so.

Immediately, and carefully, remove the baking dish from the water bath and place on a wire cooling rack for an hour or so. Refrigerate until cold throughout.

Mix the brown and remaining white sugars together, top the custard evenly, hold your kitchen torch about two inches above it and start caramelizing

evenly all over it. Work methodically, working one side to the other. Serve immediately. If you don’t own a torch, place pan about 4 inches away from a preheated broiler. Keep a close eye on it, or them if in individual broiler safe dishes, so as not to burn them.

If baking in individual dishes, also put the dishes into a hot water bath and the timing will likely be closer to 20-25 minutes until the set.

Once cooked and cooled, the process is the same as in a large baking dish.

Happy Valentine’s to all! I hope these dishes prove to be a fun reason to cook for a special loved one, whether it is your Valentine or anyone special to you.

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Feb. 16, Chili & Beer Tasting Fundraiser, 4-6 pm, Castle in the Clouds, ages 21 and up, outside the Carriage House, $25 admission includes tasting glass, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, call for info: 476-5900.

Feb. 16, Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival, 11 am-3 pm, traditional ice block cutting, indoor and outdoor activities, meet and greet farm animals, music by Brier Hill Band in Hearth Room, crafts, demos and more, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, (severe weather date: Feb. 17).

Feb. 16, Local Walk or Snowshoe Adventure, 10 am-noon, sponsored by Alton Parks & Recreation and led by Ruth Arsenault, free, location TBA before the trek, meet at Alton Bay public parking lot in front of Welcome to Alton Bay sign, register/info: bernieruth1977@aol.com.

Feb. 16, Peter Ferber Exhibit, semi-annual show featuring new work by Ferber, a wellknown and talented Lakes Region artist. Artist’s reception starts at 9:30 am, The Art Place, 9 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, public invited, 569-6159. Snow date: Feb. 17 at 11 am.

Feb. 16, Snowshoe Yoga, 10 am-noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info. 366-5695.

Feb. 16-17, Alton Bay Winter Carnival, outdoor events on the Bay, and on the ice, info: 875-0109.

Feb. 16-24, Wolfeboro Winter Carnival, events throughout Wolfeboro, village on the ice on Wolfeboro Bay, Abenaki Ski Area events and more. Info: www.wolfeboronh.us.

Feb. 17, Center Harbor Skatefest, 11 am-4 pm, Center Harbor Beach, public skating, water rescue demo by Center Harbor Fire Dept., groomer rides on the lake, bonfire, music, food, visit Skatefest Facebook page for updates.

Feb. 19, Goddess Bracelets with Wendy Oellers-Fuller, 6:30-8 pm, popular program fills up fast, so pre-register early, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 5246042.

Feb. 19, Hawk Migration program with Eric Masterson, 2 pm, Taylor Community Woodside Building, off Union Ave., Laconia, free, public welcome, info/reserve seating: 366-1226.

Feb. 19, Moonlit Snowshoe Walk, 6-7:30 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info. 366-5695.

Feb. 20, Author David Brody discusses research on his book “Brendan the Navigator” 6:30 pm, Taylor Community Woodside Building, off Union Ave., Laconia, free, public welcome, info: 524-5600.

Feb. 20, Squam Speaker Series: Poetry Reading and Book Signing with Dr. Rick Van de Poll, 7-8 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

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Feb. 21, Pete Peterson performs, 7-10 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

Feb. 21, Storytelling with Ed Faye, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Feb. 22, Dueling Pianos, Jim Tyrell vs. Jon Lorentz, 8:30-10:30 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

Feb. 22, Friday Dinner and Music Night, dinner: 4-8:30 pm; music starts at 5 pm, performer: Cliff & Candie, Castle in the Clouds Carriage House, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Feb. 22, Pink Talking Fish, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 5362551.

Feb. 22 & 23, Fire and Ice Festival, 5-10 pm, Wolfeboro Inn, N. Main St., Wolfeboro, reservations: 569-3016.

Feb. 23, Annual Abenaki Winter Triathlon, 9 am, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, 569-2513.

Feb. 23, Awaken, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551.

Feb. 23, History Hike: Red Hill Fire Tower, 9 am-2 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-register: 968-7336.

Feb. 23, Joel Cage performs, 8-11 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

Feb. 23, Local Walk or Snowshoe Adventure, 10 am-noon, sponsored by Alton Parks & Recreation and led by Ruth Arsenault, free, location TBA before the trek, meet at Alton Bay public parking lot in front of Welcome to Alton Bay sign, register/info: bernieruth1977@aol.com.

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Feb. 24, Evening Light and Water Painting: A Photography Workshop, 5-7 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-register: 968-7336.

Feb. 24, Lakeside Bridal Show, noon-3 pm, The Margate Resort, Laconia, $5 p/p, www.lakesregionbride.com.

Feb. 25, Books Sandwiched In, noontime book discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann, reviewed by Ken Hill. All are welcome, bring your lunch and hear the review, beverages and dessert provided. Samuel W. Library, Sandwich, 2846665. (Snow date March 4)

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Feb. 25-March 1, Adventure Vacation Camp, 8:30 am-3 pm, nature programs for kids, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-register: 968-7336.

Feb. 25-March 1, WildQuest Winter Vacation Camp, 9 am-4 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info. 366-5695.

Feb. 26, Community Seed Swap Potluck, 6-8 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info. 366-5695.

Feb. 26, Learn to Curl, 2 pm, Pop Whalen Arena, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

Feb. 28, American Legion Skating Party, 6-8 pm, Pop Whalen Arena, 569-5639.

Feb. 28, Bill Noland performs, 7-10 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

Feb. 28, Storytelling with Joan Blackwood, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn. com.

March 1, Friday Dinner and Music Night, dinner: 4-8:30 pm; music starts at 5 pm, performer: Eric Grant, Castle in the Clouds Carriage House, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

ONGOING: Belknap Mill, programs, exhibits and self-guided tours of the Power House, 1823 historic former textile mill, The Mill Plaza, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, winter hours 9 am-2:30 pm, weekends in winter, call for info: 476-5900.

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Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing, 284-7168.

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Friday Dinner & Music Nights, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, dinner: 4-8 pm, live music: 5-8:30 pm, call for info: 476-5900.

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Things to see and Things to do

Irish Music Session, 7 pm, weekly on Fridays, Kathleen’s Cottage, 90 Lake St., Bristol, 7 pm, 744-6336.

Ladies Night, every Wed. from 5-10 pm, half priced drinks for ladies at the bar, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

Local Walk or Snowshoe Adventure, Saturdays, 10 am-noon, free, meet at Alton Bay public parking lot, info: bernieruth1977@aol.com.

Lunch Box to Paint Box, noon-1 pm, first Wed. of each month, bring your own lunch and watch an art painting demo by artist in residence Larry Frates, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, free, 524-8813.

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Old-Time Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Jam Session, Tuesdays year round, 6:30-9:30 pm, Historic Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 569-3861.

Open Mic Night, 7 pm, every Tues., hosted by Paul Luff, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com. Interested in performing: contact pluff1@ myfairpoint.net.

Paws to Read with Nessie, 10 am-noon, sing up to read with Nessie, certified therapy dog, Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Events and programs throughout the year. Call 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org.

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Saturday Lunch at the Castle, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 10:30 am-4 pm, call for info: 476-5900. (Takes place until March 31.)

Saturday Writer’s Group, 10 am-noon, join fellow aspiring writers and meet authors for informal weekly roundtable, Tuftonboro Library, 221 Middle Rd, Center Tuftonboro, www.tuftonborolibrary.org., 569-4256.

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Sculpture Walk Tours, self-guided, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, open to public, www.greatermeredithprogram.com, maps/info: 279-9015.

SnowCoach Trips, adventure trips to Mt. Washington’s summit, www.mountwashington. org, 356-2137.

Snowshoe Ridge Tour, Saturdays, 4 pm, dress warmly, tours depart from the Outdoor Center and return at 6 pm; second tour runs 6 to 8 pm, Gunstock, Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-4341 ext. 192.

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Sundaes Unplugged, all day, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www. patrickspub.com.

Sunday Brunch at the Castle, 9 am-2:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, call for info: 476-5900. (Takes place until March 31.)

Tamworth Adult Book Group, meets 4th or 5th Wed. of each month, 10:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

Team Trivia Every Monday, 7-9:30 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

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Yester year Winter Fun: Carnivals, Outing Clubs and Cold Weather Competitions

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper For generations, snow has been a part of life in New Hampshire. Perhaps to embrace, rather than endure, long winters, locals decided it would be fun to get outside, offer some competitions and food and music during the coldest time of the year. That idea became known as a winter carnival, and to this day, nothing says fun quite like a winter carnival.

In days of old, when roads were nearly impassable in winter and folks could not travel as far, they made their own fun at winter carnival gatherings that included ice skating, snowmen making, dances and suppers and the crowning of a carnival queen. These

simple celebrations brought people out to socialize and have fun during the long winters in New England.

In the Newfound Lake area, the village of Hebron got in on winter carnival fun starting in about 1922.

According to A Brief History of Hebron, NH by Ron Collins, that was the year a winter carnival was planned.

It was tied in with the area outing and ski clubs, such as the one on Tenney Hill in Hebron.

Bristol, also in the Newfound area, seems to have embraced the fun of winter carnival events, and such outdoor competitions as a Carnival Log Rolling contest drew big crowds of spectators.

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In 1923 the club put together and sponsored Bristol’s first winter carnival.

The event proved wildly popular and grew over the years. A typical winter carnival included snowshoeing, ice skating, winter sports competitions, ski jumping, parades and a festive carnival ball with dancing and music by an orchestra; those who braved the winter weather had a social event to talk about for the remainder of the winter.

At some point, the club enlarged the winter carnival to include a Jack Frost and Miss Snowflake dance for high schoolers. The pageant, held at the

town’s community center in Bristol, featured competing students from the local high school with the winners crowned during the dance.

Gunstock in Gilford has been the place for winter fun for decades. The resort is no stranger to winter carnivals, starting many years ago. A newspaper article in The Telegraph (Nashua) from 1989 stated that the resort’s winter carnival was set to begin on February 19 with many activities planned, such

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Wolfeboro has offered a fun winter carnival for years, and it all began in the 1940s at the area that would become Abenaki Ski Area. The Abenaki Outing Club members were enjoying winter activities on a hill in the town and wanted to promote winter activities.

The club presented a winter carnival in the 1940s, with skiing, skating and other outdoor pastimes.

The idea of a winter carnival got its start in Franklin when the town’s recreation department was given the go-ahead to build a ski area in the town.

The Franklin Outing Club stepped in to help the recreation department run the ski area and in 1962, the Great Gains Ski Area (which became the Veteran’s Memorial Ski Area) held its first winter carnival.

Many years later, the Franklin Outing Club was still offering a

winter carnival. Testifying to the staying power of the club and the carnival, 2015 marked the 53rd year of the winter event. Such events as a casserole supper and bonfire, a pancake breakfast, fishing derby does not sound all that different from the events of the old-time carnivals in the early 1900s.

In 1922, a winter carnival was held in Tamworth with Hazel Evans crowned as carnival queen. She rode in the festive carnival parade in a sled led by the famous Chinook sled dog.

Other outdoor winter adventures have been a part of the Lakes Region for years and perhaps the most beloved is the annual Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby.

According to From Yesterday to Today The World Championship Sled Dog Derby by Cynthia Molburg, the races began in Laconia around 1930 and were part of other events presented by the New England Sled Dog Club.

By 1931, the Laconia Sled Dog Club was created to promote the sport in the area. Clearly, the event was very popular, and by 1936, the title World Championship was added.

Sled dog competitors (known as mushers) came from around the country and as far away as Canada to participate in the race. When World War II broke out, the races ceased but saw resurgence in the mid 1950s. At that time, the Belknap County Sportsman Club sponsored the event. Some of the members of the former Laconia Sled Dog Club stepped in to help as well and formed the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club. Many local organizations and such departments as local police and road crews and city officials helped as well. In the 1960s, the races were very popular and brought excitement to the area in the deep winter. Over 40 team drivers might race on any given year and spectators filled the sidewalks of Laconia to cheer on the teams.

Wintertime outdoor lovers joined together all over New Hampshire in the early 1900s to create carnivals and also to enjoy snow sports. Four local men formed the Tamworth Outing Club in 1935. In the group’s initial minutes, it was recorded, “The object for which this corporation is established is to promote and encourage out-door

sports and recreation, and to furnish or otherwise secure facilities for the same; and to aid in such development of the region as is consistent with its character and the thought of its inhabitants.”

The club was quite active and they created lots of outdoor opportunities for visitors and locals alike. Their early projects included trail clearing and a rope tow created in 1936 and ski races in the winter of 1937. They also sponsored a sled dog race in 1937 and held popular barn dances in winter and summer.

The winter of 2019 offers a number of winter carnivals in the Lakes Region, including the Annual Ice Harvest and Winter Carnival in Tamworth at the Remick Country Doctor Museum on Saturday, February 16; the Alton Bay Winter Carnival on February 16 and 17; the Wolfeboro Winter Carnival from February 16 to 24, among others.

Although outside the Lakes Region, the Newport, NH Winter Carnival in the Lake Sunapee area has been around for over 100 years and will take place from February 7 to 10 this year in the town of Newport, NH.

Chili & Beer Tasting Fundraiser at Castle in the Clouds Castle in the Clouds in Moultonboro is hosting its second annual Chili and Beer Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, February 16 from 4 to 6 pm outdoors in the paved area in front of The Carriage House.

Guests can sample homemade chili and beer from 10 local Lakes Region restaurants and breweries, plus spirits from Tamworth Distilling. A variety of chili will be served, including brisket, pork, andouille sausage, prime rib, beef, turkey, vegetarian, and vegan chilies and more, with classic chili toppings available.

Though the event is outdoors, The Carriage House will be open to guests to warm up and relax by the large hearth fireplace. “All proceeds from this

Chili and beer at the Castle! This year’s event is on February 16. Courtesy photo

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SLA to Host 22nd Annual Winterfest Celebration The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) will host the 22nd Annual Winterfest celebration on Saturday, February 16 from noon to 3 pm. Be part of one of the most fun winter events around Squam Lake, while supporting the protection of the Squam Lakes Watershed.

Winterfest celebrates the beauty and wonders of winter on Squam Lake and offers many free outdoor family activities such as ice skating, pond hockey, cross country skiing, sledding, mini golf in Piper Cove, bonfire, winter sports demos, amazing raffle prizes, and loads of fun. This event is not to be missed!

Come enjoy the best of what the season has to offer. Also returning

this year is the Annual Chili Cookoff competition. Sample and vote on the region’s best chili donated by local restaurants. The SLA will have custom-designed SLA reusable chili bowls, spoons, and mugs for purchase

for this competition.

Winterfest is a special event that supports the important missionfocused work of the Squam Lakes Association in conservation, education, watershed wellness and low-impact

access to the most beautiful lake and trails in New Hampshire. Bring your sled, skates, skis, and appetite. Play in the snow, warm up with hot cocoa by the bonfire, and retreat indoors to treat your taste buds by sampling chili from area restaurants. Please join us in keeping our Squam Lakes protected and preserved, and celebrate winter with our Squam community!

This event will take place at the SLA Resource Center, 534 Route 3 in Holderness. It is free and open to the public. Winterfest is also a great way to connect with the Squam community.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, or would like more information, please contact the SLA at 603-968-7336.

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Something for Everyone at Prescott Farm this Winter Feeling adventurous and ready to trek into the woods this winter? Prescott Farm on White Oaks Road in Laconia, NH has got you covered! More interested in a cozy conversation about gardening plans for spring? Prescott Farm’s the place for that, too. In fact, Prescott Farm offers a wide array of public programs this winter that will suit winter warriors, inquisitive naturelovers, gardeners, and everyone in between.

Snowshoe Programs For those looking to truly embrace winter’s wonders, there are several snowshoe programs on tap. If you are ready to balance a snowshoe walk with sun salutations and downward facing dogs, there’s Snowshoe Yoga. The inaugural series will be taught by guest instructor, Kate Kretschmer, and will take place on February 16 and March 23 from 10 am to noon. More attune to an evening of star gazing? Prescott Farm’s naturalist will share knowledge of the night sky and nocturnal critters during the Moonlit Snowshoe Walk on Tuesday, February 19 from 6 to 7:30 pm.

Family Programs For many years, Our Big Backyard has been a popular series for seven to 11 year old’s and their favorite grownups.

spring days and digging into another year of gardening, the Intro to Organic Gardening Program is a great option.

This service learning opportunity will provide an introduction to Prescott Farm’s Learning Garden and offer tips and tricks for home gardeners as they plan for the upcoming growing season.

The program kicks off Tuesday, February 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm. The Community Seed Swap Potluck is an invitation to cook up your favorite potluck dish, bring some viable seeds to share, and enjoy community with your fellow gardeners. The gathering will be Tuesday, February 26 from 6 to 8 pm.

Details and registration information on all of Prescott Farm’s public programs can be found at www. prescottfarm.org or by calling 603366-5695.

Prescott Farm is a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to providing year-round environmental education programs for all ages and a place in the Lakes Region community that encourages curiosity, discovery, fun and connection to the natural world. For more information about programming, events and volunteer opportunities at Prescott Farm, please visit prescottfarm.org.

Kate Kretschmer, founder of snowshoe yoga, will lead three Saturday morning programs at Prescott Farm this winter.

Kids who are ready to explore the natural wonders of our ecosystem will love the new-for-2019 program Let’s Go “Owling!” On Friday, February 15, 6 to 7:30 pm, a naturalist will lead

an educational adventure about the nocturnal birds during their mating season.

Gardening Programs For those already dreaming of warmer

Get Reading at Meredith Library Book Sale!

The Friends of the Meredith Library will host a book sale at the Meredith Public Library on Thursday, February 14 from 9 am to 6 pm, on Friday, February 15 from 9 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday, February 16 from 9 am to 1 pm.

With the purchase of a first-time (new) membership with the Friends, you will be provided with an attractive Friends of the Meredith Library canvas book bag which in turn can be filled, one time, with books free of charge! Memberships (Individuals $15, Family $25 and Business $50), may be updated any day during the event. Book dealers are welcome and scanners are permitted at any time

during the sale.

The mission of the Friends of the Meredith Library is to promote library involvement in the community and community involvement in the library.

Proceeds from the book sales and the “Book It” 5K race on August 31, are used in many ways, such as providing funds for adult and children’s reading programs; passes to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Castle in the Clouds and various museums; ancestry and genealogy programs and guest speakers from the New Hampshire Humanities Council, to name just a few. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Sylvia Detscher at 520-0434.

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