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May 17 • Vol 38 • No 7

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Colonial Theatre Is Back

By Thomas P. Caldwell With the renovation of Laconia’s Colonial Theatre almost complete, Spectacle Live is taking over the management of the operation this month and already has a list of upcoming shows.

Spectacle Live is a unique management company that specializes in operating municipally owned performing arts centers like the Colonial Theatre.

“While we’re going to start off a bit slowly because of COVID, we have announced our first shows, including comedian Bob Marley, Ambrosia, the Robert Cray Band, and Get The Led Out,” said Dan Berube, Spectacle’s director of marketing. He added that the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, the Colonial’s resident community theatre company, based at the Belknap Mill, has already announced three productions for 2021.

The Colonial Theatre originally opened in April 1914, described in the Laconia Democrat at the time as “one of the handsomest play-houses to be found in New England and far ahead of anything which the average city of Laconia can boast.” Designed by a local architect, George L. Griffin, it hadseating for 1,400 people and became a showplace for stage shows, vaudeville acts, and opera — the Boston English Opera Company performed “Il Trovatore” there in 1915.

The theater’s original owner, Benjamin Piscopo, commissioned a fire curtain for the stage with a mural depicting his home city of Venice, Italy.

During the early 1930s, the theater switched to primarily showing motion pictures and, in 1961, it held the world

Get the Led Out. premier screening of “Return To Peyton Place” by Grace Metalious, whose fictional town of Peyton Place was a thinly disguised version of Gilmanton.

The movie house became a multiplex theater in 1983 when the auditorium, orchestra section, and stage were carved into a five-cinema complex.

Piscopo’s fire curtain was stashed behind the dividing walls, where it was forgotten for many years. Unable to compete with larger cinema complexes, the Colonial finally closed in 2002.

Redevelopment There were a number of failed initiatives to purchase and restore the theater over the years until the City of Laconia partnered with the Belknap County Economic Development Council in 2015 to buy, restore, and reopen the Colonial, as well as creating retail space and apartments in the building.

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The project finally got underway in 2016 with the removal of the partitions and rediscovery of the hidden mural, but it was not until 2019, with a further injection of taxpayer money by the Laconia City Council, that the restoration of the building began in earnest.

As a condition of the city’s investment, it serves as the primary tenant, but the council had no interest in management of the facility, so Laconia issued a Request For Information (RFI) to parties interested in the operation and management of the Colonial. That is when Spectacle Live applied, sharing its vision of how to operate the facility.

“Our staff came up to tour the build-

ing, and really fell in love with the space,” Berube said. “After positive discussions with the city over the summer, we signed a 5½-year management contract last fall.

“We were also introduced to Bryan and Johanna Halperin during this time, who are long-time theatre producers in the Lake Region,” Berube said. The Halperins were the founders of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse and they remain active in several community theater productions. “We felt that the Colonial really needed a local arts organization to be a programming anchor. It turned out to be a great fit, as Bryan and Johanna can focus on producing community theatre with Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative while we take on the responsibilities of running the building day-to-day.”

Berube said the part of the renovation that he found particularly interesting was the sourcing of the marble. “There were chunks of the original decorative marble missing, but you can’t just buy matching marble off the shelf. The Misiaszek & Turpin architectural team dug into the history of the building and found references to Vermont marble.

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Science Center and Blue Star Museum The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, NH is pleased to announce it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families (up to five people) this summer. The 2021 program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 15, 2021, and will end on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021.

Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums nationwide.

“Like the resilience that military families demonstrate time and again, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is an example of resiliency in the arts sector over the past year,” said Ann Eilers, acting chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. “We are grateful to the Science Center for their leadership in strengthening community through their participation in the Blue Star Museums program this summer.”

Blue Star Museums include children’s museums, art, science, and history museums, zoos, gardens, lighthouses, and more, and hail from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The current list of participating museums will continue to develop over the summer, as organizations are welcome to register to be a Blue Star Museum throughout the summer. The full list of participating museums is at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of the Blue Star Museums 2021 program! Thank you to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center for participating in this impactful and highly an-

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cle Live has worked with more than a dozen New England venues on facility management and in promoting, marketing, and producing concerts, comedy, civic, educational, theatrical, and family entertainment events. Spectacle Live also has served as a consulting partner to other municipalities and non-profit venue owners, developers, programmers, and operators.

Berube said he got his start in live entertainment while he was in college and has worked at a number of entertainment venues around New England, serving in a variety of marketing and box office roles. He joined Spectacle as director of marketing in 2013.

Over the next few years, Spectacle Live plans to introduce more programing in Laconia “to ensure the Colonial is utilized as often as possible for a wide variety of events.”

For more information on the Colonial Theatre of Laconia, visit www.ColonialLaconia.com.

To contact Spectacle Live, email Pete Lally at plally@spectaclelive.com, call 617-531-1257, or visit www.spectaclelive.com.

said for the restored paintings. The team of Bonnette, Page and Stone have done a fantastic job. There is a ‘wow’ factor when you see what the building looks like now,” he said.

Describing Spectacle Live, which has offices in Lexington and Lowell, Massachusetts, as well as Laconia, Berube said, “We find that each venue needs a custom solution, and we’re able to scale our services based on what is needed. For the Colonial, we’re the day-in and day-out managers of the building. We run the marketing, ticketing, building operations, cleaning, and food and beverage services. It’s our job to promote the building to interested rental clients such as dance schools and local non-profits. We also have a strong talent-buying division that focuses on booking nationally touring bands and comedians. Because we operate several other buildings that are similar in size to the Colonial, we can often offer an artist multiple shows, which increases our chances of landing shows.”

Since its founding in 2012, Specta-

ticipated program,” said Kathy Roth Douquet, CEO Blue Star Families. “Because of the Science Center and their counterparts in the arts community, military families have the opportunity to create special memories and experience the arts again.”

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

In addition to the free trail admission from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center extends the discount for the full trail season. From May 1 through Armed Forces Day and from Labor Day through November 1, military ID holders receive free trail admission and their family (up to five people) receive half-price trail admission.

Regular admission is $18 for adults and seniors, $13 for youth ages 3-15, and free for children 2 and under and for members. Trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1, 9:30 am to 5 pm (last trail admission is at 3:30 pm). Please visit nhnature.org for full details about what to expect on your visit and to purchase tickets.

About Squam Lakes Natural Science Center The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, an informal public garden, and Blue Heron School, a

nature-based Montessori early learning center, the Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors since 1966 about the importance of the natural world. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year. The Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the only AZA-accredited institution in northern New England.

For further information about the Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.

About the National Endowment for the Arts Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities.

Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the Arts Endowment supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. Visit arts.gov to learn more.

About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families is the nation’s largest grass-roots military family support organization, with a mission to support military families to improve military readiness. Its distinctive approach builds stronger communities around military families through knowledge and programs that address the unique needs of those who serve.

Blue Star Families’ nationally recognized surveys and analysis give military families an important voice that informs policymakers and its military family programs. It uses the power of its collective resources and cross-sector collaborations to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of members of military families to strengthen the troops, their families, and our nation as a whole. For more information, visit bluestarfam.org.

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A Wonderful Introduction to the Big Lake

By Mark Okrant Photos courtesy Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association How can you find fault with an organization that is designed to make peoples’ lives better? In this case, you cannot. The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association (LWSA) was founded in 1988, originally to promote sailboat racing on the big lake (Winnipesaukee). Today, the organization’s goal is to introduce people to the sport of sailing, regardless of their financial circumstances, age, or ability. While introducing young people to the beauty, grace, and intricacies involved with sailing, the LWSA accomplishes so much more.

Housed in the Dave Adams Memorial Sailing Center, near to its place of origin at Fay’s Boatyard in Gilford, the LWSA sits on the shore overlooking Smith Cove. The safe harbor provided by that very cove makes the staff and pupils alike confident that this is the ideal situation for introducing neophytes to the sport.

LWSA students are immersed (if you’ll pardon the pun) into the sport right away. During their first morning at the Center, enrollees are given a swimming test. Once that is passed, students immediately learn how to recover from capsizing. During the capsize activity, pairs of students, fitted with life jackets, are launched into Smith Cove in small sailboats. Very close by, an armada of instructors in kayaks hovers while providing calm but comprehensive instructions. By the

end of a one-week outing, the young students—ages 8 to 10, or 11 to 16— also will have learned how to rig a sailboat while sitting on the green lawn outside the center. Then, each Friday, they will sail to a nearby destination where team building and ice cream are the order of the day.

So, how does an activity that preaches “safety and fun first” accomplish the organization’s stated mission of changing lives? Al Posnack is a youthful octogenarian whose personal motto is, “You’re never too old to have a happy childhood.” With that attitude, he seems perfect to serve as youth sailing

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The LWSA offers a wide range of sailing programs to children and adults. Introductory sailing is taught to “Mighty Minis” (age 7), and to Level Ones (ages 8-10, 11-16). For students who are judged ready, there are Level Two programs (ages 8-10, 11-16).

These programs build upon the skills obtained during the Level One programs. For older students (ages 13-16) who are recommended by the instructors, there are Level Three Programs that teach more advanced skills such as wind and weather, chart reading, and the proper way to land a sailboat. For those students, ages 8 to 12, who wish to learn the competitive side of sailing, there is an Opti Racing program. Also, the 420 Racing program teaches teams of older students to sail in practice races.

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Adults are not ignored by the LWSA, as there is an Adult Learn-to-Sail Level One program for inexperienced people ages 16 and older, as well as a Level Two program for those with prior experience. Finally, for children who cannot wait until summer to arrive, the LWSA offers an After-School Sailing program

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Since March of 2020, the entire recreation, tourism, and hospitality industry has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Looking back on the past year, Posnack describes the organization as being, “Clueless at first.” Initially, the administration strongly considered closing the school down completely. However, they looked carefully at how other forms of recreation, such as downhill skiing, were responding to the pandemic. It was decided to continue with a very limited schedule, one that eliminated beginners and double-handed (i.e., two-person teams) sailing. As a result, following its very successful 2019 sailing season, attendance in programs dipped to less than one-third of normal.

So, what will the 2021 season bring?

In an effort to remain vigilant against Covid, the LWSA has instituted a cohort system. Students enrolled in programs will sail together in groups of two throughout the week or weeks.

They will remain in these same pairs during shore activities, when social distancing and wearing masks will be pro forma.

Like any non-profit, the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association faces operation challenges. However, the

organization is fortunate to have support from the surrounding community.

To teach 200 fledgling sailors participating in 250 sessions necessitates a number of resources, especially boats.

In order to maintain an updated fleet, the LWSA operates a boat donation program, wherein people in the region contribute boats, most of which are sold to enable newer boats and equipment to be purchased. Meanwhile, funds for operating the school come from a combination of students’ tuition and donations.

Some members of the public may look upon sailing as a “rich person’s sport.” Posnack makes it clear that this is not the case at the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association. While individual program tuitions range in price from $135 for the shortest course to $445 for a two-week program, the organization maintains a scholarship program. Providing opportunities for children of all ages and economic backgrounds is very important to Tripp, Posnack, and the other staff members.

Posnack points with pride to the staff, primarily comprised of students who began as neophytes, then continued in the program until they became junior, and later, senior instructors at the center. Also, more than one graduate of the program began on scholarship then went on to attend one of the merchant marine academies. This is a particular source of pride for the LWSA staff.

Determined to expand the appeal of sailing, which has shown signs of declining in other areas of the United States, the LWSA is growing its adaptive sailing program, to work with people living with physical and emotional disabilities. Hopefully, this will include teaching sailing to military veterans who are experiencing PTSD. For more information about the sailing school, how to determine which program is best suited for your child, or to learn more about how to make a boat donation or fund a scholarship, visit www.lwsa.org.

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Meredith Fine Craft Gallery Recognizes Artist Alice Ogden

Don’t miss the Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair on Sat. and Sunday, May 22-23, at Tanger Outlets in Tilton. Over 100 fabulous exhibitors will be there.

It’s Craft Fair Time!

Don’t miss the Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair on May 22 and 23 at Tanger Outlets, located at 120 Laconia Road in Tilton, NH. Fair hours are Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. One hundred talented exhibitors will be displaying their wares. A special feature will be demos of chainsaw wood carvings by Elise, and special demos of macramé chairs and scroll saw decor.

Some of the exhibits will include cedar wood creations, Moose Man photos, amazing hand painted decor, fairy gardens, fused glass, nuts and bolts art creations, leather jewelry,

marquetry with inlaid furniture, hand poured soaps and personal care products, soy candles, hand knitted items, various jewelry styles, metal art work, home decor, resin window art, children’s items, pandemic masks, handcrafted wooden spoons, kettle corn, towels and quillows, artwear, gourmet honey, NH maple syrups, handcrafted pocketbooks, and lots more.

The fair will be held rain or shine outside under canopies. Please call Joyce for more information at 603387-1510. Take I-93 Exit 20 and go left at the lights.

The League of NH Craftsmen - Meredith Fine Craft Gallery would like to recognize the talented artist Alice Ogden.

Alice Ogden has made her signature black ash baskets for over 30 years, and been a member of the League since 1980. Every part of the basket from the materials to the process is locally sourced and crafted by hand. Black ash wood is collected from the local woods and swamps of New Hampshire, then stripped of bark and made into long wooden strips. Ogden weaves the basket together by hand and finishes it off with her signature hand-carved wooden handles. Collectors all over the country prize her baskets.

To inquire about her work, call the League in Meredith at 603-279-7920

or stop into the gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH. You can also visit http://meredith. nhcrafts.org/. To view the online selection of Ogden’s work, go to the website to visit the online store and scroll down to the artist listing at the bottom of the page. Select “O” and then click on “Ogden, Alice.”

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NH Outside with Emma May Gardening Tips

By Emma Erler Protect yourself from ticks by tucking your pants into your socks and wearing long sleeved shirts with snug collars and cuffs.

Light colored clothing is best, as it makes it easier to spot and brush off ticks. Treating clothes with permethrin provides additional protection. The two most common species of ticks in New Hampshire are dog ticks and blacklegged ticks. Black legged ticks are especially important to watch for because they can transmit the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis and Powassan encephalitis in people.

Don’t be too hasty to plant warm season vegetables in the garden.

Crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers should only be planted once the soil has warmed, the risk of frost has passed, and the nighttime temperature stays above 50°F. In New Hampshire, these conditions are usually met from mid-to-late May, depending on whether you garden in the southern or northern part of the state. Tender crops like cucumbers, pumpkins, squash and melons that love hot weather can be sown directly from seed in the garden earlier in May by warming the soil with hot caps or cloches one week before planting. Hot caps and cloches warm the soil and encourage germination and should be kept in place until young plants emerge from seed and have developed a couple of sets of true leaves.

Prune flowering trees and shrubs at

the proper time.

Spring flowering shrubs (those that bloom before mid-June) should be pruned soon after they finish flowering. If they are pruned early in the spring before they bloom you will remove the flower buds. Examples of spring flowering shrubs include lilac, forsythia, azalea, rhododendron, viburnum and fothergilla. Summer flowering shrubs should be pruned before growth begins in the spring, because these plants produce flower buds on new wood during the current season. Shrubs examples include panicle hydrangea, clethra, rose of Sharon, potentilla and spirea.

Purchase and plant perennials that are labelled for your USDA hardiness zone.

Hardiness zones refer to the average annual minimum winter temperature in an area. For example, zone 4b represents average minimum winter temperatures of -20 to -25°F. Of course, winters in New Hampshire are seldom average. It might stay extremely cold for a week or more or fluctuate from very warm to very cold. The length of cold, its depth and temperature fluctuations can affect whether a plant survives, even if it is listed as being hardy enough for an area. While perennials that are hardy to zone 5 or lower are suitable for most of New Hampshire, they may still suffer winter damage.

Renovate or seed a new lawn.

Although fall is the best time to establish a healthy lawn, it can be done in May if frequent irrigation is applied after seeding. Regardless of whether you are starting a new lawn from scratch or renovating and repairing an old one, you will need to analyze the

site and prepare the soil. If your lawn is thin and patchy with weed issues, there is probably a limiting soil factor that needs to be corrected. Examples may include poor or excessive drainage, soil compaction, acidic soil pH, or nutrient deficiencies. A good place to start is with a soil test, which will tell you the soil pH, availability of selected nutrients, organic matter content and lead level, and give you recommendations on how much lime and fertilizer to add.

Invasive plants are often the first to leaf out in the spring, making them stand out against native vegetation.

Plan to control the invasive plants on your property early in the season before they go to seed. The main means of managing invasive plants are with mechanical controls (pulling or digging) or chemical controls (herbicide treatment). The most effective management technique varies by species and its stage of development.

Small diameter woody plants and herbaceous plants can be pulled out or dug up when their numbers are small. Other mechanical treatments include smothering plants with heavy plastic sheeting or repeatedly cutting or mowing invasive plants. A final option is to treat mature shrubs or large populations of herbaceous plants with an herbicide.

(Courtesy of UNH Extension, Ask UNH Extension. The UNH Extension staff is knowledgeable about a number of topics, from gardening to food preservation and more. Information is reprinted with permission of UNH Extension. Got questions? The Ask UNH Extension Infoline offers practical help finding answers for your home, yard, and garden question. Call toll free at 1-877-398-4769, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm or e-mail answers@unh.edu.)

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Pesto, Pesto, Pesto

By Chef Kelly Ross I have mentioned in the past some of the great foods that fit in a love/hate category. These foods don’t fit into a food that people are OK with; they either love the food or they hate it. I think of lamb, shucked oysters, sushi and veal to name a few, and although it’s not a food so much like the others, today’s theme, pesto, easily fits into the love/hate category.

I find pesto to be absolutely delicious and decadent. As much as I love it, I’ll be the first to admit it’s not the most beautiful thing to look at with its dark green color and oily, soupy consistency almost resembling a split pea soup, which reminds me of another love/hate food!

For those not sure what pesto is, it’s nothing more than a bunch of fresh basil, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese, all combined in a food processor and then pine nuts are added.

This concoction is amazing on many grilled proteins and vegetables, and used in some outstanding seafood and pasta dishes. Sometimes it is used asis, and often it is combined with heavy cream making a pesto cream sauce, usually in a pasta dish.

We all have our summer hobbies that we love. For some people, it’s breaking out the bikes, the boats, the tennis rackets or jogging shoes, but for many, it’s all about getting back to building a garden. If you enjoy pesto, you would be crazy not to grow a bunch of basil. One of the many cool things about pesto is that it freezes so well. As the basil is ready to be picked, make a batch of pesto and freeze it, or

refrigerate and use it soon.

Basil is not the only way to make pesto, just the best, in my opinion, and the most popular and famous.

Depending on your preferences, you can make pesto with spinach, kale, and parsley, among other things. A combo of two greens also works. So, let me share the basic pesto recipe and we can go from there.

Fresh Basil Pesto 3 cups fresh basil 3 cloves garlic Juice from ½ a lemon ¾ tsp kosher salt 1 tsp fresh grind black pepper 3 tbsp of crushed walnuts 1/3 cup virgin olive oil 1/2-2/3 cup Pecorino or Parmigianino cheese, or a combo ¼ roasted pine nuts Place the first six ingredients in a

food processor and pulse until almost smooth. Turn the processor on and while running, slowly add the olive oil in through the top until you have a smooth sauce. If you need a little extra oil, that’s fine. Toast the pine nuts at 350 degrees (in the oven) on a small pan coated with cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes or so, watching regularly so as not to burn. They should be a light golden brown. Let them cool. Stir the nuts and cheese into the mixture and voila! You have some incredible pesto.

Adjust seasonings as needed. Once done, lightly pour just enough olive oil over the top of it before refrigerating or freezing, as the oil will prevent the top of the pesto from fading in color.

Before we get into a few recipes, let’s talk about some of the best ways of using pesto without really needing a recipe. When grilling, pesto is

absolutely ideal on chicken. Being the sandwich fan that I am, grilling up a boneless chicken breast with a generous brushing of pesto, as well as grilled tomato, onion and fresh pineapple, all brushed with the pesto with melted mozzarella on a sturdy onion roll is outstanding. Pesto works on any cut of chicken, bone-in or boneless. I strongly recommend it.

Seafood, shrimp and scallops, in particular, off the grill are also a pesto magnet of sorts. Chicken takes much longer to cook than shellfish does, so the chicken gets lathered up more than the shellfish as it gets brushed more often. Scallops and shrimp are usually done within 4-6 minutes, so a couple of brushes is all it gets, although it’s easy to add more at the dinner table. When it comes to swordfish and salmon, it works great as well and where it takes longer to cook, more of the pesto gets cooked into the fish, similar to the chicken.

A couple more quick ideas are maybe the best options. Pesto pizzas absolutely rock. Sub pesto for pizza sauce, or combine it with Alfredo, add your cheese and maybe some chicken, artichokes and chopped scallion once out of the oven and you’ll have a very unique and great pie, especially off the grill. Another favorite is a simple but upscale grilled cheese sandwich.

Break out a really nice quality homemade bread with some sliced fresh mozzarella, pesto and tomato and you will arguably have the best grilled

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Now let’s focus on a few recipes.

The first one can be used as an appetizer or as a side dish. Although vegetarian in nature, it’s pretty easy if you care to turn it into something with bacon or diced ham maybe inside it. You can literally put anything into the filling on these, and although when I first was introduced to these it was something baked in the oven, I prefer the grill myself. This recipe will give you 8 pieces, the product of two whole zucchinis. Multiplying this recipe is almost a given when I entertain.

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats 2 large zucchinis 1 cup snow peas, chopped 2 small tomatoes, chopped Small handful of Kalamata olives, chopped Small handful of chopped scallions ¾ cup crumble feta cheese ¼ cup pesto Pinch of salt Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise down the middle, and then cut each half in half widthwise. Scoop out the middles/seeds, giving you zucchini boats. Brush them with olive oil all over. Place on the grill, flesh side down on a medium heat and close the lid and cook for 6-7 minutes, making sure they don’t overcook. They should be fork-tender but not completely cooked.

Take all the rest of the ingredients, only ½ cup of the feta, and mix extremely well. Fill the boats and top with the extra feta. Place them all on the grill, skin side down this time and cook for

another 5-6 minutes with the hood down so the filling is warm-hot and the cheese has melted nicely.

Sticking with the appetizer theme, I am guessing most of you have heard of a Caprese salad or sandwich. Both are delicious. Here is an outstanding spin off those dishes. This is an uncooked appetizer that is always a popular one in it being six inch Caprese skewers drizzled very generously with fresh pesto for a fun snack. How irresistible is the taste of fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and basil with pesto? I’ll tell how, they are addicting. This recipe is for a dozen 6-inch skewers that go together in a matter of minutes.

Pesto Caprese Skewers 24 red cherry tomatoes 12 yellow cherry tomatoes 24 bite sized fresh mozzarella balls 36 small fresh basil leaves Salt and pepper ½ - ¾ cup of fresh pesto, depending on preference 12 six-inch wooden skewers On each skewer, strategically skewer two red and one yellow tomato, 2 mozzarella balls and 3 folded basil leaves in an alternating fashion. Place all the skewers on a platter and lightly salt and pepper them while rolling to make sure they are seasoned all over, then drizzle pesto over them. These are simple and elegant all at the same time.

Maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for great appetizers or maybe it’s because pesto is such a great ingredient for appetizers, but I have to throw another one at you. Call it a weakness on my part if you must, but when it comes to apps, I could eat them all day and skip the main course if the apps are as good

as these. Bruschetta is so delicious and a staple in many restaurants and homes during special occasions. If you are one of the majority who has had it before, you know what I am talking about. Add some ricotta and pesto to it and you have yourself an absolute over-the-top game changer. One of the many great things about bruschetta is that it is as appealing to the eye as it is to the taste buds. Seriously, who can

resist little pieces of upscale toast with the great array of veggies, cheese and sauce? They are almost like a bite-size, high-end pizza of sorts. This version has ricotta cheese and pesto among the other classic ingredients that will always leave you wanting more. (I should have eaten before writing this • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 17

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Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta 3 rustic French baguettes ½ cup + olive oil 3 shallots, diced 3 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 ½ cup ricotta cheese A few shakes of granulated garlic, dried oregano and basil 1 cup pesto Salt and pepper Balsamic glaze, found in almost any salad dressing section of your supermarket Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the baguettes into 1/2-inch slices.

Brush each piece with olive oil on one side. Place the baguette slices oiled side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to your pre-heated oven and bake for 4-5 minutes. Don’t bake them much longer than this or the bread will become too crunchy.

Remove the baking sheet from your oven. Using a pair of tongs, flip each baguette slice over so the oiled side is facing up. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat 3-4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and sauté until it’s just starting to get soft, approximately 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until the tomatoes start to get soft and juicy, but still retain their shape (you don’t want them to fully collapse), about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and

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The Hubble Reef - Cohabitation The Squam Lakes Association will explore The Hubble Reef, a spectacle of life on Squam Lake, through a screening of filmmaker Ethan Soule’s premiere mini documentary. Ethan will discuss the wildlife featured, the process of creating this film, and the benefits of cohabitation. The screening will take place on May 26 from 7 to 8 pm as part of the Squam Speaker Series.

A description of the film tells us that among the waves of Squam Lake exists the Hubble Reef, a diverse ecosystem of fish, birds, dragonflies, mink, and humans alike. Every year in early summer the reef bursts with activity as local fish enter their mating season.

Their behaviors, rituals, and challenges shape their future as they try to provide for their offspring. The humans who call the lake home live among all this activity, but it is often easy to miss, hidden just below the surface. We are not living in the fishes’ world and they are not living in ours; we are sharing the one world we cohabitate.

Says Ethan Soule, “Hubble Island

and the freshwater reef that surrounds it has been deeply formative in my love and appreciation for wildlife. It is here that I have returned throughout my life and learned that there is no tangible separation between humanity and the rest of the natural world. This film aims to highlight a vibrant ecosystem home to both humans and wildlife alike. I spent three years filming underwater coming back each June to film the mating rituals of the fish and pulled

additional footage from over a decade of visits. I share and educate about these animals so the viewer may see an example that just beside them there is great complexity and beauty in the wildlife that they may often overlook.

If you wish to effectively work to preserve something you must do so not out of guilt but out of love. I created this work to spread that love for the ecosystems that surround us.”

Ethan Soule is a filmmaker based out

The “Winnipesaukee Spirit” will join the fleet, including the M/S Mount Washington and the U.S. Mailboat Sophie C. The Winnipesaukee Flagship Corporation at Weirs Beach, NH has announced the launch of its newest

vessel, the Winnipesaukee Spirit. The launch of the new vessel marks the first expansion of the company fleet since 1962.

“Our company will celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2022, and we’ve spent the past few years planning for

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“It’s been part of our plan to grow the fleet, but we have been waiting for the right vessel. The Winnipesaukee Spirit is that vessel.“ Seating up to 100 passengers, the 56foot vessel includes two decks, indoor/ outdoor seating, and two small lounge areas, which can be rented for semiprivate gatherings. The entire vessel is also available for charter, allowing the

of Long Island, New York. He grew up in Concord, NH and graduated from Hampshire College with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography in 2015. Ethan currently works full time as a Marketing Video Producer for a software company.

In his free time, he works as a freelance videographer, a wildlife photographer, and a filmmaker. Ethan has produced, directed, directed photography, and colored many short films across many subjects and genres. One short film has been included as part of an installation in the Mumok Museum of Modern Art in Vienna. The Hubble Reef is his first documentary, which will be featured in the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival. Ethan plans to create more documentaries focusing on cohabitation and more narrative films shot on Squam Lake in his future work. To view these works please visit https://www.ethansoule. com.

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Summer Youth Program at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center If your kids are looking for some excitement this summer, registration opens on June 2 for the free youth day program, Exploring the Outdoors, being held this July and August at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, located at 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness.

The program gives boys and girls, ages 10 to 15, the opportunity to learn about New Hampshire’s wildlife and

its identification, habitat, and “signs” such as tracks and scat. Students will spend a short orientation period in the classroom and the rest of the day exploring Owl Brook’s diverse habitat—and the wildlife that make their home there. Due to current Covid guidelines, the usual program choices will not be offered as in the past.

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Day programs will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 13 and ending August 5. Tuesdays will be for youth age 10-12, and Thursdays will be for youth age 13-15.

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Participants may register for only one session to be sure that all interested youth have an opportunity to attend.

Kids should arrive prepared with a bag lunch, water bottle, sturdy footwear, sunscreen, insect repellent, and any required medications—all to be carried in a backpack throughout the day.

Please download all required forms and return them prior to attending.

Forms are available on the event registration page and can be mailed to Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, 387 Perch Pond Rd., Holderness, NH 03254 or emailed to Eric.Geib@ wildlife.nh.gov.

Course Schedule: Week 1: Exploring the Outdoors (9 am-3 pm) Tuesday, July 13 (10-12 year olds) Thursday, July 15 (13-15 year olds) Week 2: Exploring the Outdoors (9 am-3 pm) Tuesday, July 20 (10-12 year olds) Thursday, July 22 (13-15 year olds)

Week 3: Exploring the Outdoors (9 am-3 pm) Tuesday, July 27 (10-12 year olds) Thursday, July 29 (13-15 year olds) Week 4: Exploring the Outdoors (9 am-3 pm) Tuesday, August 3 (10-12 year olds) Thursday, August 5 (13-15 year olds) “New Hampshire is still a relatively rural state, but fewer young people are taking advantage of outdoor opportunities,” said Tom Flynn, program manager at Owl Brook. “The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is here to inspire youth to become involved in the outdoors. These free, educational summer workshops are a fun way to help them discover what wildlife is all about in the Granite State.”

The mission of the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is to educate individuals on the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to become safe and responsible hunters, trappers, and stewards of the state’s natural resources. Its facilities include shooting ranges, classroom space, and interpretive trails.

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Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Readies for 2021 The Hobo and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad is advising the public that the 50+ miles of rail between Lochmere, NH and Lincoln, NH should now be considered active for the 2021 season.

Various train operations will be taking place from now through December, including maintenance, excursion trains, special tourist trains and equipment moves.

The Railroad staff reminds everyone that caution should be exercised at all times while around moving trains and to always expect a train. Other safety considerations to keep in mind include grade crossing signals, which should be obeyed. Drivers should always stop when they hear whistle signals at grade crossings and should never try to beat a train at a crossing or park on or near a railroad crossing.

To further promote the message of railroad safety, the Hobo and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver, a nationally recognized non-profit organization that works diligently to improve railroad safety through engineering, education and enforcement.

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The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad offers old-fashioned train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay from late May though October. (Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad photo)

the potential danger around moving rail equipment, even when rail cars and locomotives are moving at slow speeds,” stated Benjamin Clark, president of the Railroad. “Safety is always our first priority.”

Both the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH and the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Meredith and Weirs Beach, NH offer a variety of scenic excursions and special events for the general public, as well as school groups and

bus tours, typically from mid-May though late October. Scenic train rides for the public begin Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31, 2021. Advance reservations are required. Departure times and tickets for all trains are available by visiting www.HoboRR. com.

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The Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads are privately owned with operations in Lincoln, Meredith, and Weirs Beach, NH. As one of the northeastern United States largest and most popular tourist railroads, weekend operations begin in late May, with daily operations getting underway in late June and running through the end of October with additional events taking place in Lincoln, NH weekends from Thanksgiving until just before Christmas.

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In the evening, drive or walk through the Sandwich Fairgrounds for the Enchanted Midsummer Experience. As you make your way through the fairgrounds you will be greeted, hoodwinked and serenaded by characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Whether walking or driving, the experience should take you 15 to 20 minutes and is geared toward all ages. Tickets will be sold in five minute blocks for each walking/driving pod.

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“We are thrilled to welcome race fans to ‘The Magic Mile’ to enjoy the many racing events we’ve got lined up throughout the season,” said David McGrath, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “The past year has given us the opportunity to host a variety of events that are outside of our typical wheelhouse, but we’re excited to get back to our motorsports and fan entertainment roots.”

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NASCAR Cup Series Driver Denny Hamlin races down the backstretch of “The Magic Mile” during the July 21, 2019 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Photo courtesy NHMS/Abby Fenerty.

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Road Course Series (Multiple Events Throughout Season) The Granite State Legends Cars RCS runs as a part of U.S. Legend Cars International. The 2021 schedule features 13 legend car races from April through September, including 10 races on the 1.6-mile full road course and three races on the 0.95-mile inner road course. Tickets are available on-site on the day of each race.

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