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Ober also warns hikers to check the weather forecasts, especially for hikes around Mount Washington. He recently had to rescue a man from out west who was an avid hiker but was not familiar with how quickly New Hampshire weather can change.

“He started out and it was 70 degrees out, and it was a beautiful day,” Ober recalled. “That night he stayed out in a tent, and it was wind chills of single digits, and close to 100 mph winds.

It changed overnight, and he never checked the weather to see that, but the information is out there. The weather

reational vehicle traffic. Most of the OHRV trails are in the North Country where some have shared access with regular traffic. Trails in the Pittsburg area close at the end of September, so OHRVers wanting to get in their last rides are out in force, exceeding even the summer numbers. Gradually, over the following weeks until mid-October, other trails will be closing.

Purchases of all-terrain vehicles is at an all-time high in New Hampshire, with more than 35,000 registrations, according to Fish and Game’s Enforcement Division. On Thursday and Friday afternoons, traffic heading north on Interstate-93 includes trucks from out-of-state towing ATV trailers.

“Even during the week, there still seems to be a lot of people coming up and riding,” Ober said.

Off-road riders have been involved in about 18 crashes since June, he said, and all of them have been due to driving too fast or going too fast for particular sections of trail. He noted that an all-terrain vehicle rental company in Berlin has adjusted its rental units to limit their maximum speed, and that has made a “huge difference” in the number of crashes. “I don’t even think they’ve had one this year with serious injuries,” he said.

Another factor in keeping injuries down is closing the trails a half-hour

forecasts are constantly updated by the [Mount Washington] Observatory, and we knew well in advance that the system was coming in. He just failed to look.”

Ober also emphasized the need for a light source. “Don’t ever forget a flashlight or headlamp,” he said. “We get called more on people who get caught out after dark because they weren’t anticipating how long it was going to take them, than anything else. They have a pack, but they just forgot to put a flashlight or headlamp in the pack.”

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The state’s Fish and Game Department is warning hikers that, even though the days are still warm, nighttime temperatures are dropping, particularly in northern New Hampshire and the White Mountains.

“Anytime between now and Columbus Day weekend, it’s going to be pretty high hiking traffic on the most popular trails,” said Lieutenant Mark Ober of Fish and Game’s Region 1, adding that, for those not familiar with hiking in the Northeast, the trails can be rocky and strenuous.

“There are very difficult trails that are rocky and sometimes hard to negotiate if you’re not used to it,” he said.

“Don’t be afraid to turn around if you think it’s going to be too much. Understand that these hikes may be only three or four or five thousand feet, but it’s very difficult terrain, and a lot of times it will get you into trouble, either by injury or exhaustion.

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With the OHRV trails closing, local snowmobile clubs will be preparing their trails for the winter season, but Fish and Game says that there is little crossover between OHRVers and snowmobilers. They remain two separate groups for the most part.

With the arrival of fall also comes the start of hunting season, and Fish and Game says the fall turkey season will open on September 15 for archers and October 11-17 for shotguns.

The department says that hunters who did not fill both of their turkey tags during the spring will be allowed to harvest one bird during the fall.

Wild turkeys had largely disappeared in New Hampshire before a concerted effort by Fish and Game biologists to restore the population. Today, it is not unusual to see a group of wild turkeys in fields or crossing highways, and the hunting season was established to help to control the population.

New this fall is the option for hunters to use a .410-gauge or 28-gauge shotgun during the shooting season. There Whererequirements, the Lakes are certain ammunition so it is important to check with one of

the registration stations to ensure compliance.

Hunters will continue to have the option of registering their turkey harvest in person or online, but must do so within 24 hours of harvest. Turkeys registered at a check station will receive the official leg seal.

Those registering online at https:// www.wildlife.state.nh.us/hunting/ turkey-reg.html will need to provide their hunting/turkey license information, license plate number of the vehicle used while hunting, the town and Wildlife Management Unit where the turkey was harvested, the sex of the bird, whether it is an adult or juvenile, its weight to the nearest quarter-pound, its beard length to the nearest quarter-inch, and its spur length to the nearest sixteenth of an inch.

N.H. Fish and Game is asking willing hunters to collect blood samples from their harvested turkeys to aid in research into the effect of West Nile virus on the species. Contact the Region 4 office by calling 603-352-9669 or emailing reg4@wildlife.nh.gov to request a sampling kit. During the spring season, 71 kits were mailed to hunters, with 30 of them returned. The samples that were collected went to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study in Georgia for testing.

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For women who are interested in hunting or fishing from a kayak, Fish and Game is offering two Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshops on September 25.

“Introduction to Deer Hunting” is intended for women who are new to deer hunting and are interested in a safe and ethical start. The day-long workshop is open to 12 participants and will cover the seasonal habits of deer, various hunting techniques, how to identify sign, choices of firearms and equipment, recovering your game, and clothing. The class will take place at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness.

“Kayak Fishing on Squam Lake” is geared toward participants with prior

kayaking experience who want to learn about angling from a kayak. Ten participants will join BOW and Let’s Go Fishing instructors for a day on Squam Lake. A two-part program, it will feature an indoor classroom session and presentation prior to getting out on the water. Topics include rigging a kayak for fishing, tech-niques such as casting and using various lures, fishing equipment and tackle, safety, and reading the water. Participants are not required to have a fishing license, but they will need to bring their own kayak. Fishing rods and reels will be supplied, or people can bring their own equipment.

The event will take place at the Squam Lakes Association Headquarters in Holderness.

Chocolate, Confections and More Auction The Wolfeboro Lions Club invites you to attend their one-of-a-kind, delicious and decadent “Chocolate, Confections and More Auction.” This fundraiser benefits the many charities and projects supported by the Lions. It will take place on Saturday, September 25 at the Todaro Leadership Center located at 144 Governor Wentworth Highway, Mirror Lake.

The fun begins at 5:30 pm with cocktails (BYOB) followed by a full dinner with desert and continues with the Live Auction at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 per person. Seating is limited and reservations are required. You may reserve a table for 8 in your name. If you are attending with fewer than 8 people, you will be seated with an existing group. Attendees should bring a mask in the event that masks may be required. Please contact Nancy Askew at 603-569-0199 for tickets and information.

The evening is going to test your willpower with offerings of deliciousness in a variety of forms including and not limited to cakes, pies, cookies, candies, cordials, wine, gift cards and more.

In addition to the Live Auction for individual items and gift baskets, there will also be a Silent Auction of items to tempt you. All items are made and/ or donated by members and friends of the Wolfeboro Lions Club. All items will be on display before the bidding begins.

Wolfeboro Lions Club offers scholarships, supports Camp Pride for disabled children, runs Operation Kid Sight for children in the Governor Wentworth School District and assists in the Wolfeboro/Tuftonboro area.

Lions also supports Camp Carefree for Children with Type 1 Diabetes.

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Camping…A Great Late Summer/Fall Family Activity

Comedian Jim Gaffigan often jokes that camping is a tradition in his wife’s family, but he’s what people would consider “indoorsy.” Gaffigan notes that the idea of burning a couple of vacation days sleeping on the ground outside isn’t his idea of fun. But the comic may be in the minority.

Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in North America. The statistics resource Statistica says the revenue of campgrounds and RV parks was estimated at $5.8 billion in 2015.

More than $2.5 billion was relegated to camping equipment spending. In Canada, National Park attendance is typically indicative of camping stays.

Parks Canada said there was a 4 percent increase in overall visitation between 2009 and 2014.

Camping takes many forms. Some purists equate camping to minimalist survival — eking out an existence for a few days with nothing more than a tent, a single roll of toilet paper and a fishing pole. Others enjoy the creature comforts of home and would readily consider camping something done from their climate-controlled RV. Camping ranges between sleeping under the open stars and glamping — a style of camping with amenities and potentially resort-style services.

No matter how one defines camping, information is the key to becoming the proverbial “happy camper.” The following list is a general starting off point for planning a camping adventure.

• When choosing a campsite, seek an area that offers the amenities you desire. Popular places like lakeside spots or those close to trails tend to book

up early. Also, consider proximity to bathrooms, showers and ingress/egress spots. People who desire solitude will pick different campsites than those who want to be near the family action.

• Choose a tent for the weather.

Supplies will differ depending on the temperatures when you plan to camp.

Select a tent with a sun-protection sealant to prolong its longevity. Opt for a location with partial afternoon shade to keep the campsite and tent cool.

Face the tent door into the wind for a breeze (and also to keep mosquitoes from camping alongside you). Speak with a camping supply retailer about your camping needs.

• Bring along low-salt, high-protein snacks. Low-salt, high-protein snacks will keep you fueled for day trips along the trails without making you thirsty.

Dried berries and high-fiber trail mixes also can keep energy levels up.

• Invest in an insulating pad. A good insulating pad will keep you comfortable when sleeping on the ground. Such a pad also will serve as an extra moisture barrier and will help keep you warm or cool.

• Use the moon. If this is your first time camping, schedule the night out to coincide with a full moon. There will be extra light at night to chase away any fears and make navigating a bit easier.

• Be an early bird. To see wildlife, hit the trails as early as possible. Early morning hours also are cooler for working.

Remember that camping involves getting in touch with nature. Leave the campsite how you found it, taking trash along with you.

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Make campfires safe and enjoyable Who doesn’t look forward to sitting around a crackling campfire in the evening with family or friends?

Such an experience attracts people to try camping, ultimately converting many of them into lifelong camping enthusiasts.

Campfires serve various purposes, from heating up simple foods to keeping wildlife at bay. Campfires also light up camps where people dine and sleep while providing much-needed warmth.

Campers must always exercise caution with their campfires. The University of Vermont Medical Center says 80 percent of pediatric campfire burns resulted from day-old campfires.

The National Interagency Fire Center advises that, in 2017, humans caused 88 percent of wildfires.

When building campfires, the following precautionary measures can ensure a safe time for everyone.

• Learn if it’s safe. Campgrounds and other areas will post if the conditions are safe for a fire. Heed all signs and do not ignite a campfire if posted warnings say it is too dry and unsafe to do so.

• Choose the right location. Look around and up to make sure that the fire will be in a safe location away from low-hanging branches or brush. Keep a radius of at least eight to 10 feet around the fire clear of tents, food, chairs, and other items, states the health and fitness resource Active.

• Prepare your site. Dig a small pit in which the fire can be housed, offers Smokey Bear. Place a ring of stones around the pit.

• Add fuel only as needed. Keep the fire at a manageable size and height.

Do not let it grow just to impress fellow campers, as it can spread and become

a problem.

• Beware of the “duff.” The rangers at Modoc National Forest in California say duff is a layer of decomposing wood material that lies between pine needles and dirt on the forest floor. It is highly flammable, and some mistake it for dirt. Be aware of duff near the campsite and extinguish any embers promptly.

• Maintain a close watch. Make sure at least one person is always tending to the campfire.

• Keep kids and pets away. Set a proper distance for pets and young children who may not understand the dangers of fire.

• Extinguish the fire properly. Keep a shovel and water nearby to drown the fire and embers. Mix the ashes and water again to catch anything that may be smoldering. Continue adding water, dirt or sand and stirring with a shovel until all material is cool. Never leave a former campfire hot. Check a decent perimeter around the campfire to ensure that no stray embers escaped.

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Basement Tours Open at Castle in the Clouds

Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough has welcomed visitors this summer and will continue to do so into the fall season. Once again guests can also tour the inner workings of the Castle with a Basement Tour.

Originally delayed this season due to the coronavirus pandemic, Castle in the Clouds is opening up the special tour to limited audiences four times a day.

The 45-minute guided tour will be offered at 11 am, noon, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm daily, and will cover the highlights of the Castle’s unique state-of-the-art 1914 construction, the ultra-modern appliances and amenities enjoyed by owners Tom and Olive Plant, and a glimpse into the lives of the servants who helped run and manage the Lucknow Estate in the 1910s and 1920s.

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in the Clouds members may tour the basement for a discounted price of $10.

Other pandemic related adjustments to the Castle’s operating plans include implementing a program of enhanced cleaning and sanitation of hightouch surfaces, using timed tickets to control the number of guests inside the mansion, and a requirement that visitors and staff members wear face coverings while inside buildings or in close proximity to one another. The regular entry along the historic estate road is closed to vehicles, but accessible to the public as a hiking trail; all guests should enter the property through the Ossipee Park Road entrance.

Castle in the Clouds is owned and operated by the Castle Preservation Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, interpret, and share the buildings and landscape of Castle in the Clouds as a cultural resource for the benefit of the public.

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Stoneboat Farm will provide old fashioned horse-drawn wagon rides at Prescott Farm’s Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 11.

Fun for All – The Prescott Farm Harvest Festival Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia will host its 11th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 11 from 10 am to 3 pm.

Fall is a traditional time to celebrate the harvest’s bounty with food and fun. The event will include an array of activities, including horse-drawn wagon rides, live traditional and Celtic music, Colonial-era Trades Faire demonstrations, nature craft activities for all ages, field games, garden tours, sing-alongs, and craft vendors.

Admission is free with a nominal fee for some activities.

Hungry and thirsty Harvest Festival attendees can purchase lunch, snacks, and beverages on site. Laconia Rod & Gun Club will be selling food and soft drinks as a fundraiser for their many charitable works. There will be a bake sale to support the Fledglings NatureBased Preschool scholarship fund.

Prescott Farm is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to environmental education and preservation. Since 1997, Prescott Farm has been a destination for people of all ages to learn about New Hampshire wildlife, ecology, natural history and cultural history through hands-on public programs and service learning opportunities in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It is a designated wildlife viewing area with over 160 acres of idyllic farmland, forest and pastures open daily, year-round to the public including more than three miles of woodland, pond and field trails, heritage gardens, and a Natural PlayScape, as well as Fledglings Nature-Based Preschool and WildQuest summer and vacation camps.

For more information about Prescott Farm and all of its programming and ways to help, please visit www.prescottfarm.org.

Visit Meredith Historical Society on Tuesday, September 7 and arrive with an appetite. Board member, John Edgar, will be expertly grilling free hot dogs outside the building and serving ice cream donated by Ben & Jerry’s.

Buy a raffle ticket for a basket of assorted items; the winning ticket will be drawn that evening. Tour the museum, including the “must-see” timeline, which showcases Meredith’s progression from a British land grant, to mill town, to today’s vibrant community. Board members will be on hand to answer questions and explain unique focal points.

Renovation of the museum included upgrades to flooring and lighting as

well as refreshing of the exhibits.

John Hopper, board member who spearheaded the project, says, “This has been a labor of love actively undertaken by the entire board of directors and volunteers to portray the progression of our town and the characters instrumental in its transformations.”

Meredith Historical Society is located at 45 Main Street in Meredith, and is open from 10 am to 3 pm, Wednesday through Saturday until mid-October.

The Speakers Series takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at the Community Center with free admission.

For more information visit www. meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org, or phone 603-279-1190.

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September at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Raptor Migration Celebration will be fun for the family at the Science Center in Holderness on Saturday, September 11, 10 am to 4:30 pm. Fall is a season of transition and many animals are on the move to wintering grounds. See migratory raptors at trailside Pop Up Animal Encounters throughout the day.

Learn where our raptor species go each winter, how long it takes them to get there, and when and why they return.

From Leafhoppers to Lacewings: Field Exploration is the program on Sunday, September 12, from 10 to 11:30 am. 11:30 am. Head into a field armed with a sweep net to discover the many shapes, sizes, and types of insects that call this natural community home.

From leafhoppers that eat plant sap with their sucking-piercing mouthparts to the carnivorous lacewing with its delicate lace-like wings, be astounded by the wild diversity of insects. This program is for ages 5 and up.

Loons and Leaves: Squam Lake Fall Naturalists Cruise takes place on Friday, September 24, from 3 to 4:30 pm. Against the backdrop of colorful foliage, enjoy the sheltered coves and mountain views of Squam Lake. Look in on loon activities as young loons grow up and all prepare to migrate to the ocean for the winter. Find out why loons pick Squam Lake as their summer home. The Fall Naturalist Cruise is for adults.

Science Pub Outdoors: Local Impacts of Climate Change offers food trucks, beer and science on Thursday,

View from the Mount Fayal Trail looking toward Little Squam Lake.

September 30, from 5 to 7 pm. Adults can visit the classroom pavilion to hear from local scientists about climate change impacts we can see right here in New Hampshire. Come early to purchase the Uncommon Woman Conservation Ale brewed by Smuttynose Brewing Company for The Common Man in support of Squam Lakes Conservation Society and food from a local food truck. You must be 21+ and show ID to purchase beer.

Bring warm layers and blankets. The Science Pub series is a collaboration between Squam Lakes Association, Squam Lakes Conservation Society, and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. Reserve

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Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years.

Cruise on this beautiful lake where On Golden Pond was filmed almost 40 years ago. Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 3.

Cruise with a Naturalist takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm.

Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Common Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting

sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 3.

All Squam Lake cruises are 90 minutes in length on canopied pontoon boats. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center.

Advance reservations required by purchasing tickets at nhnature.org.

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 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 our 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.

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Beautiful Gilford near recreation and Lake Winnipesaukee! $334,900 | MLS# 4878472 Attractive 3-BR ranch home with open living/kitchen/ dining room that has sliders to the deck. Brick heart & ceramic wood stove, master BR w/ attached 1/2 BA + walk-in closet & bonus room in basement w/ wood stove, hearth & wet bar. The home has been recently painted, a new hot water heater and the roof is five years young. Town beach and boat access to Lake Winnipesaukee.

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Through Oct. 31, Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of WWII Era, exhibit, Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: wrightmuseum.org, 5691212.

Sept. 4-6, Labor Day Weekend Fall Craft Fair at the Bay, Castleberry Fairs, Alton Bay, Community House & Waterfront Park, www.castleberryfairs.com.

Sept. 6, Animal Encounters Series: Why Do Animals Do That? 10 am, Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, join Squam Lakes Natural Science Center under a tent for a live animal presentation led by naturalist, info: www.waterville.com or call 968-7194.

Sept. 7, Open House, Meredith Historical Society Main Street Museum, 5-7 pm, free, Main St., Meredith, meredithhistoricalsocietynh.com.

Sept. 7, Organic Gardening: Monthly Update, 6:30-8 pm, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Sept. 8, Button Up NH, hosted by Bristol Sustainability Committee and Bristol Energy Committee, 6:30-8 pm, Zoom, sign up: www.plymouthenergy. org.

Sept. 8, Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, in field by Elkins Library, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, fresh produce and more from vendors, with live music by Mark Ledgard, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

(Takes place every Wed. til last Wed. in Sept.)

Sept. 8, Fall Silk Sunflower Wreath with Shirley Glines, 1-3:30 pm, Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-register: 284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

Sept. 9, Harnessing History: Trail of NH State Dog, the Chinook, 5:30 pm, speaker historian Bob Cottrell, Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

Sept. 9, Lasagna Dinner, 5:30-7 pm, Union Congregational Church, held in historic Reunion Grange Hall/Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main St., Union/ Wakefield, tickets go on sale at the door only at 4:30 pm on 9/9/21, info: 7554740.

Sept. 9, The Shakedown, silent movie, 6:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 10, Model T’s and More, 10 am-4 pm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Sept. 10, Sock Hop with Rockin’ Daddios, free concert, 6 pm, Belknap Mill, Rotary Riverside Park, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Sept. 10 & 17, Garden Tour, with gardener Gretchen Large, 9:30 am, tour Lucknow’s historic and garden landscapes, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-registration is a must: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds. org.

Sept. 10-19, Lee’s Mill Steamboat Meet, boats, spectator viewing of steamboats, Moultonboro, info: 476-2224.

Sept. 11, 20th Annual New England Slalom Championship, 8 am-4 pm, Back Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, www.abenakiwaterskiclub.com.

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Sept. 11, Grant Hall Museum of Ossipee Historical Society is open from 2-4 pm, Rt. 16B, Center Ossipee, free admission, info: www.historicalsocietyofossipeenh.org.

Sept. 11, Gunstock Ascension Race, Gunstock Mt. Resort, 179 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, info: 293-4341.

Sept. 11, Harvest Festival, 10 am-3 pm, family events, horse drawn wagon rides and more, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Sept. 11, John Irish Duo performs, Twin Barns Brewing Co., 3 pm, 194 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 279-0876, www.twinbarnsbrewing.com.

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Sept. 11, Kids’ Program: Explore the World of Tiny Critters, 9:30-11:30 am, join Jess Halm to explore the world of tiny bog critters, Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, email: programs@quincybog. org.

Sept. 11, Mushroom Walk, 3-5 pm, learn to ID mushrooms, Charlotte C. Browne Woods, Washington Hill Rd., Chocorua area, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, info/register: lflaccus@chocorualake.org.

Sept. 11, Plymouth Town Wide Yard Sale, 9 am-3 pm, sales around town, www.tbhshelter.org.

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Sept. 11, Race Car Show, NE Motor Sports Museum, Rt. 106, Loudon, 7830183.

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Sept. 11, Raptor Migration Celebration, 10 am-4:30 pm, see migratory raptors trailside at Pop Up Animal Encounters, learn about where raptors go in winter and more, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Sept. 11, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 11 & 12, Hill Historical Society, open house 10 am-2 pm, at Hill Town Meeting House, 265 Murray Hill Rd., Hill, and drive-through allowed at Old Hill Village, info: hillhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Sept. 11 & 12, The Guys by Anne Nelson, 7:30-9 pm, reading of a play marking 9/11 anniversary, discussion to follow, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, admission: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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Sept. 11-Oct. 3, Charmed by Design – Found Object/Mixed Media Jewelry Show, by Lynda Vogel, 10 am, takes place at Hansel & Gretel Antiques, 436 Gov. Wentworth Highway, Rt. 109, Melvin Village, 544-2040.

Sept. 12, From Leafhoppers to Lacewings: Field Exploration, 10 am-11:30 am, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Enjoy old fashioned train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay! Meredith Station: (2-hour train rides): 154 Main Street, Meredith, NH Weirs Beach: (1 hour train rides) 211 Lakeside Avenue, Weirs Beach, NH

Sept. 12, Music on the Meeting House Green presents Aurea Ensemble, 4-5 pm, bring your own lawn chair, concert held outdoors, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Sept. 13, Culinary Adventures, Bobby Flay, 6-7:30 pm, cooking class, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, pre-register: 4768895.

Sept. 14, History of Agriculture As Told By Barns, presenter: John C. Porter, 7 pm, Belmont Historical Society, Belmont Mills, 14 Mill St., Belmont, 5248268.

Explore the rails on our 4-passenger rail bikes! Guided rail bike tours at 10am, 12pm & 2pm Tuesday through Sunday. (closed Mondays) Adv. reservations required.

Rail Bike Adventures: Laconia Railroad Station 15 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH

Sept. 15, Afternoon Cruise, noon, NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, info: 5694554, www.nhbm.org.

Sept. 15, Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, in field by Elkins Library, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, fresh produce and more from vendors, with live music by Paul Hubert, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

(Takes place every Wed. until last Wed. in Sept.)

Sept. 15 & 22, Basket Weaving Class, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, learn to make a lidded basket with League juried artist, Ray Lagasse, pre-registration: 279-7920, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, www.meredith.nhcrafts.org.

Sept. 16, Castle After Hours, 5:30-8:30 pm, see the Castle after dark aglow with historic lighting, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 4765900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 16, Harnessing History: Trail of NH State Dog, the Chinook, 7 pm, speaker historian Bob Cottrell, Tuftonboro Assoc., takes place at Tuftonboro Library, 221 Middle d., Ctr. Tuftonboro, 539-2001.

Sept. 17, Golf Tournament, 8 am-4 pm, Kingswood Golf Club, Wolfeboro, benefit for Lakes Region Humane Society, 539-1077.

Sept. 17, Oak Ridge Trail Guided Hike, 10 am, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info/tickets: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 17-18, Painting the New England Landscape in Watercolor with Robert O’Brien, Zoom class, 9:30 am-noon, Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-register: 284-6831, www.centersandwich. nhcrafts.org.

Sept. 17-18, Wolfeboro Vintage Race Boat Regatta, 9 am, Wolfeboro Town Docks, info: 569-4554, www.nbm.org/regatta.

Sept. 17-19, NH Highland Games and Festival, Scottish themed event, food, games, music, and more, Loon Mt., Lincoln, info: www.NHScot.org.

Sept. 18, Al Di Meola concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 18, Annual Sim Baker Day & Hawk Watch, Bristol, info: slimbaker. org.

Sept. 18, Awareness Festival, 10 am-4 pm, Sandwich Fairgrounds, yard sale in craft building, music, food, children’s activities, Rt. 109, Sandwich, info: 284-6151.

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ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com, info/hours: 323-8041.

Back Bay Skippers, Model Yachting, racing of radio controlled model yachts on Bridge Falls Walking Path, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, Tues. and Thurs. 1-4 pm, free, all are welcome, 569-4554.

Basement Tours, 45-minute guided tour of the early 1900s Castle basement, see period appliances, learn about the mansion’s servants and more, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info/tickets: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, info/call for hours: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Belknap Mill Book Club, 6 pm, meets virtually September 29, October 27, November 24 and December 29. Email: bookclub@belknapmill.org.

Blessed Bargains Thrift Shop, First Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, 755-4816.

Book & Craft Sale, 8 am-1 pm, Union Congregational Church Drew Chapel, 70 Main St., Union/Wakefield, open Sept. 6, 11, 18 & 25, info: 473-2727.

Bristol Historical Society Open House, Tuesdays at 6:30-8 pm; Saturdays 9 am-noon, 3 High St., Bristol, 744-2751.

Canterbury Shaker Village, open 10 am-4 pm, exhibits, tours, special events, food, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

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Castle in the Clouds, traditional mansion tours, programs, walking trails, dining, please follow CDC guidelines, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for walking, please respect forests and do not litter, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisneywoods.com.

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Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, incredible views of mountains, benches for seating, sketch, paint, meditate, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.

Clark’s Trading Post, Lincoln, www.clarkstradingpost.com, 745-8913.

Cruise with a Naturalist, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Curbside Food Pickup, 11 am-3 pm Tuesdays & Fridays, call ahead with your order for farm fresh foods, meats & more, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, remickmuseum.org.

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

Friday Night Market, farmers market, Fridays from 4-7 pm, parking lot of Hobbs Tap Room, 765 Rt. 16, Ossipee, info: fridayfunmarketossipeert16@ gmail.com.

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Gilmanton’s Own Market, farmers market with fresh produce and more, order goods and for pick-up details, visit https://gilmantonsown.wordpress.com.

Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, scenic rides in Lincoln and Meredith, info: www.HoboRR.com.

In the Round, via ZOOM, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/806102625. Info: 2847532.

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What’s UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

Knot Only Knitters, virtual knitting & fiber arts group meets every Monday 2:30-4:30 pm, Minot Sleeper Library, Bristol, 744-3352, www.minotsleeperlibrary.org.

Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 10 am-6 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 9980029.

Lakes Region Curling Assoc., Pop Whalen Ice Arenaa, Wolfeboro, www.lakesregioncurlingnh.org.

Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, info/events: 569-2428, www.lakesregiongenealogy.wordpress.com.

Lakes Region Pantry & Gift Shop, open Saturdays 10 am-1 pm; Wed.-Fri. 11 am-4 pm, donations of clothing/household items welcome, 977 Whittier Highway, Moultonboro, 476-5400, www.lakesregionfoodpantry.org.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 279-7920.

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Libby Museum of Natural History, natural history and art exhibits, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, admission info: 569-1035.

Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines.

Loon Cruise, Mondays and Fridays at 3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Madison Historical Society, exhibit: Our Town, through Sept. 7, open Tues.

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Monthly Sit & Sew, 10 am-3 pm, Belknap Mill Quilters Guild, 3rd floor, make quilts for local community from pre-cut kits, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, www.bmqg.org.

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

North East Motor Sports Museum, open Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183, www.nemsmuseum.com.

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www. prescottfarm.org.

Rail Bike Tours, 10 am, noon & 2 pm, Tues.-Sunday, Rail Bike Adventures, Laconia Railroad Station, 15 Veterans Square, Laconia, reservations required: www.HoboRR.com.

Sanbornton Community Arts Festival, 10 am, takes place the second Sat. of each month, until Dec., held at Old Town Hall, Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Sanbornton, email: cremy1776@hotmail.com.

Sandwich Historical Society, Our Women of Sandwich Part II – Mothers & Daughters exhibit, 4 Maple St., Sandwich, hours/info: www.sandwichhistorical. org, 284-6269.

Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015.

During summer guided docent tours leave from in front of Innisfree Bookshop in Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith. (25 new sculptures on the walk this year.)

Summer Movie Nights, Kelley Park, Bristol, info: 744-3354 ext. 136.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-noon, Saturdays at KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Wayfinding: Maps of the White Mountains exhibit, (through Sept. 17, 2021), Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, info: 535-3210.

Wolfeboro Outdoor Farmers Market, every Thurs. until Oct. 28, 12:30-4:30 pm, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, fresh veggies, flowers, handmade goods and more, info: www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.

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‘Cue The Grill Surf ’n Turf Recipes

By Chef Kelly Ross This is the official start of what may be my favorite few weeks of the year.

Although it is a great time of year to go out and eat, cooking at home, whether just for family or to make for a party, is also fun. I love to entertain friends and serve them good food and drinks. This time of year also screams out bonfires, so I usually start around dinner time with eating and having a few cocktails for eight to 10 guests, and then have a bonfire with additional guests.

Today’s theme of grilling and entertaining is focused on the upscale mentality of eating, as we will be talking Surf & Turf (S&T), which in many ways is kind of a vague mindset. Sure, we understand that it will be geared toward something from the land and something from the sea, but the choices are endless, although I think most just assume steak and shrimp

or lobster. Believe you me, we will go there, but we’ll have a couple of options you may not have thought of.

Seriously, for what it is worth, I could serve tuna melts and burgers and call it a surf ’n turf, but that doesn’t seem fair now, does it?

So let’s talk S&T, shall we? For starters, I’m going to talk about something I enjoy, and that is a Shrimp Boil. For those not familiar with what that is, it is basically an all-inclusive meal with shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob and potatoes. I have seen other variations, but this is the norm so to speak. Once you hear “boil”, that pretty much sums up the cooking process, but there actually are many ways to cook it. This can be made the traditional way, but it can also be done in a crock pot or on a sheet pan in the oven. If you want to cut the spuds into much smaller pieces, it can be done

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on the grill in foil packs, and although I love the grill flavor, a true Shrimp Boil tastes better coming out of liquid or the oven. My grills have a burner, so I often do mine outdoors, so I can still entertain my crowd and grill some appetizers while out there. This recipe will feed 4-6.

Classic Shrimp Boil 2 lbs 16/20 shrimp, or 20/24, peeled and deveined 2 ½ - 3 lbs of Andouille sausage links 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob, husked and cut in half 2 ½ -3 lbs of small red potatoes 2 sweet onions, cut in half 4 cloves of garlic, smashed 3 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning 1 tbsp Black Pepper 3 tbsp fresh thyme 5 lemons, 3 cut in half, 2 cut into wedges 5 qts water 2 bottles of beer, 12 oz each Plenty of butter, salt and pepper In a large pot, add the water, beer, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, lemon halves, onions and thyme and bring to a boil over a medium-high heat. Add the spuds with 1 tbsp of salt and cook until just almost tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add the corn and cook for 4-5 minutes, then add the sausage links and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Next, for the tricky part: drop in the shrimp.

Turn down the heat to a medium and cook until just opaque and pink. Drain carefully, ideally trying to save at least a quart or so of the liquid. From this point, I like to throw the corn and sausage on the grill for a couple of minutes for added flavor and the shrimp for an even quicker time. Once ready to serve, I do so in a large walled container, dump some of the liquid over it, put in the middle of the table with butter galore, salt and pepper and the lemon wedges and go to town. So yes, shrimp and sausage constitutes a surf ’n turf, my friends! If you want to try this recipe on a sheet pan in the oven, put the main ingredients on the pan(s), cut back on the seasonings since not cooking in liquid and cook for a half

hour in a 400-degree oven. Regardless how and where you cook it, I advise serving with fresh Cole slaw and corn bread. Yum! Next, this one is more of a traditional surf ’n turf, especially where the grill concept is concerned. Without a doubt, Shrimp Scampi is as popular as any shrimp recipe on the planet. Seriously, almost everyone loves garlic, butter, white wine, lemon and Parmesan cheese. Individually, they are all outstanding on their own, but throw them together and you have some culinary magic. Consider a grilled rib eye topped with a few giant grilled shrimp and then topped generously with a shrimp scampi sauce. You show me someone who won’t eat this recipe and I’ll show you either a vegetarian or someone allergic to shellfish. This recipe is simple and can easily be altered to a different cut of steak if preferred. This one is for four people.

Steak & Shrimp Scampi 4 Rib Eye steaks, about an inch thick and about 1 lb each Montreal steak seasoning Salt & fresh grind black pepper Granulated garlic 16 jumbo shrimp, 13/15 or 16/20 in size, shelled and deveined 2 lbs salted butter 2 cup dry white wine 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced 3 lemons ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese Fresh shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish Fresh chopped parsley OK, let’s do this ’cause I’m starving right now! Let the steaks sit at room temp for ½ hour prior to grilling. Peel and devein the shrimp. In a sauté pan, melt the butter, throw in the garlic over a medium heat and swirl somewhat to help bring out the flavor from the garlic.

Turn the heat up a little and as things start to bubble, add the white wine and the juice of 2 of the lemons. Cook a bit longer and add some black pepper to • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 19

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About the same time as the steaks, put the shrimp on the grill as well. The tips will take about 3-4 minutes per side, the shrimp about 2-3 minutes per side. Once the shrimp is finished, put 4 shrimp on top of each steak. Put the pan of sauce on the grill or on its burner to bring to a medium to high heat while stirring. Once the steak gets to medium rare, put a shrimp topped steak on each plate, ladle the scampi sauce over each, shave fresh Parmesan over each and top with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges. The first time you make this will not be your last, I promise you.

Next, we will talk delicious steak tips and grilled scallops that have much different flavors but mesh well. The tips are sweet in flavor and the scallops are grilled accompanied by a yellow pepper relish. It’s all pretty easy and basic, although it may not sound that way.

When it comes to the steak tips, you have options. Considering this recipe is only for 4 people, if you cut your own, it will only take a few minutes, and it’ll be cheaper as well. I would suggest buying a large top or bottom round roast, cut into 1-inch slices or wider, tenderize them with a needler or a fork and then cut them into 1-inch cubes or larger. Once they marinate for a day or two, you will wonder if these tips were cut from beef tenderloin. Huge win/ win, my friends!

Soy & Maple Steak Tips & Grilled Scallops with Blistered Yellow Pepper Relish For The Tips 3 lbs of steak tips ¼ cup soy sauce ¾ cup maple syrup 3 cloves garlic 1 ½ tsp fresh grind black pepper 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 bunch chopped scallions

For The Scallops ¼ cup blanched whole almonds, toasted and finely chopped 2 yellow bell peppers 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb dry-packed large sea scallops (about 16), tough ligaments on sides removed 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for serving ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro For the tips, once cut, put in a Ziploc bag. Put all the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and combine completely. Dump into the bag, seal it and massage it in such a manner that the tips are all well coated. Marinate for at least 4 hours and ideally overnight.

For the scallops, char peppers over a hot grill, turning with tongs, until blackened and blistering, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with a plate, and let cool completely. Scrape off skins with a paring knife or paper towel. Remove stems, ribs, and seeds, then finely dice peppers and transfer to another bowl. Add almonds, garlic, paprika, vinegar, and oil; season with salt. Relish can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Have one side of the grill on medium high and the other on medium. Well oil the grates, especially the medium heated side for the scallops. Start the tips first as they will take a little longer.

Put them on the hotter side and cook for about 4 minutes per side for a nice medium rare. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. The scallops will take about 2-3 minutes per side. Serve the scallops over the relish with more on the side as well as with scallions and cilantro. Top the tips generously with the scallions and dig in and enjoy.

Last on today’s S&T hit list is the most fun recipe of the day, in my humble opinion. This again will include a steak tip recipe, this one with a New Orleans flavor to them, and I group them with another New Orleans classic and that is catfish. I LOVE catfish, maybe mainly because N’Awlins is my favorite city to visit, and also because it can sometimes be tough to find up here, but where there is a will, there is a way. The catfish is done as a sandwich finished with a wonderful hint of peach and other great flavors. Catfish, like other flaky fish, does not cook very

well on the grill, so I do my tips on the grill and my catfish in a pan on my grill burner. They both go together pretty quick and easy, so consider this another win/win, especially since both halves of the equation are so Louisiana Scrumptious! Both recipes are designed to feed 4.

Peachy Catfish Sandwich ½ cup peach preserves ½ cup of mayo Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp more cayenne pepper ½ tsp onion powder ½ tbsp granulated garlic ¼ tsp paprika 4 catfish fillets, usually around 4-6 oz each ¼ cup olive oil 4 soft hoagie rolls 8 slices of tomato 1 cup shredded lettuce 8 slices of bacon, cooked Louisiana Steak Tips 3 lbs steak tips. (Do the same as I suggested in the last recipe by cutting a top or bottom round.) ½ cup olive oil 1 tbsp granulated garlic ½ tbsp ground cumin ½ tbsp chili powder ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt 1-2 tbsp of hot sauce of choice depending on your taste buds 3 medium sweet onions and 3 red bell peppers Just like the last batch of steak tips, I suggest cutting the meat, but whether you cut your own or buy as is, take a needler to them very generously and pop them in a Ziploc. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and pour over the tips in the bag. Seal

and massage the tips and refrigerate at least 4 hours and no more than 24 hours.

Next, slice the onions and peppers and sauté them up about halfway. You still want the peppers somewhat firm. Set aside. You can do these in advance or as you are putting the tips and fish together.

Obviously, it’s all about timing to get both dishes out at the same time, but easy to do. For the catfish, in a medium bowl, combine peach preserves, mayonnaise, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; mix well and set aside. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, the onion powder, granulated garlic and paprika; mix well. Sprinkle catfish fillets evenly on both sides with the spice mixture.

Put a large skillet over medium heat on the grill’s burner, heat ½ the oil until hot. Cook fillets 5 to 6 minutes per side, adding more oil if needed, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Grill the rolls.

Meanwhile, grill the tips for about 4 minutes on a hot, greased grill, flip them and cook for another 3-4 minutes for a nice medium rare, depending on their size. While cooking, put the onions and peppers in a sauté pan and put on the other side of a hot grill to finish them up. On the grilled roll, lay down the tomatoes, then the fish, top with ¾ of the sauce, the lettuce, the bacon and add the other ¼ of the sauce on the top of the roll and pop the tops on. Meanwhile, on each plate, add half the peppers and onions, split the tips up 4 ways and top with the rest of the veggies. You will feel like you are at Mardi Gras my friends, and your taste buds will be jumping for joy.

I hope you will give these recipes a test drive over time to spoil your taste beds. If you care to touch base with feedback or questions, email me at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

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In this workshop, students will choose one lidded basket design to make and will learn the fine craft of basket making using reed and hardwood. Each student will be guided through the process of constructing a beautiful and functional handmade basket from start to finish.

All tools and materials will be supplied by the instructor. This class is open to all skill levels, and no prior basket making experience is needed.

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Author and Emmy Award Winner Peter Lion presents American St. Nick behind American St. Nick, what has always amazed me is the confluence of personnel, timing, location, circumstance and flat out luck that had to happen to make this story possible,” said Lion. “It’s truly remarkable.”

The Wright Executive Director, Mike Culver, said he looks forward to the presentation, which is part of their 2021 Lecture Series, presented by Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney.

“The American St. Nick is one of those stories that sounds as if it was created in Hollywood,” he said. “WWII American soldiers who can’t be home find a way to bring the true Christmas spirit to the children of a small village and in the process manage to ‘be home’

for Christmas...more than 70 years later, those soldiers are still celebrated and revered for what they did for that village.”

American St. Nick lecture begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 7 followed by a book signing at the Wright Museum, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro on the first floor of the new DuQuoin Education Center. Admission is $3 for members and $8 for non-members.

Masks are optional for all fully vaccinated audience members.

Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 603-5691212.

On October 12, from 7 to 8 pm, Peter Lion will return to speak about the documentary film made from his book, “The American St. Nick.” The film will be screened as part of the Wright’s Goodgame-Canney education program, and reservations are required.

For more information about the 2021 Lecture Series, or museum, visit wrightmuseum.org.

Northeastern Ballet Theatre (NBT), New Hampshire’s premier ballet company and training school, is pleased to announce fall classes will begin Tuesday, September 7.

NBT provides professional instruction in the art and discipline of classical ballet for ages 3 to adult, and all abilities, beginner to professional.

With studios in Dover and Wolfeboro, NBT is the artistic vision and passion of its founder, Edra Toth. The former prima ballerina for Boston Ballet Company has built a life teaching children and adults the joy of dance.

NBT offers students the opportunity for a rich, life-long experience through serious training in a professional dance atmosphere. NBT does not do recitals; instead students have the opportunity to participate in several full-length ballets throughout the year including an annual production of The Nutcracker.

In 2022, NBT will be presenting Swan Lake and all students are encouraged to be part of this wonderful ballet, although participation is not mandatory. One parent recently praised the ballet education her daughter received at NBT by saying it is “a place with nurturing teachers who go out of

their way to make their dance students feel seen, accepted, and show them that they truly matter. The teachers’ knowledge and integrity makes NBT an inspiring place to learn and grow in this beautiful art form.”

NBT is located in The McConnell Center in Dover and at 26 Glendon Street in Wolfeboro (across from Walgreen’s). Auditions for NBT’s The Nutcracker will be held on Saturday, September 11 at the Wolfeboro studio and Sunday, September 12 at the Dover studio at the following times, which are the same for both studios: moon 12:30 pm for 3 - 5 year olds, 12:30 – 1 pm for 6 - 8 year olds, 1 - 1:30 pm for 9 - 11 year olds, 1:30 - 2 pm for age 12+ on pointe, and 2 to 2:30 pm for age 12+ not on pointe.

NBT’s Nutcracker auditions are open to dancers from all dance schools. The dates for performances are December 11 at 7 pm and December 12 at 2 pm at Dover High School and December 18 at 7 pm and December 18 at 2 pm at the Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro.

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“We drove up the beautiful valley of the White Mountain tributary of the Merrimac and, just as a glorious sunset was steeping the river, valley, and mountain in its hues of heaven, were welcomed to the pleasant home and family circle of our friends.”

So writes John Greenleaf Whittier, a man who was destined to pen some of the most beautiful poetry about the lesser-traveled areas—mountains, lakes and forests—of New Hampshire.

Those who vacation in the Lakes Region are certainly aware of its majestic beauty. No matter what one’s vocation in life, or where one has traveled, this area of the country will stand out for a long time in the memories of those who pass this way.

Certainly, the beauty of the lakes and mountains of New Hampshire impressed Whittier, who lived and wrote in the 18th century.

In the mid-1800s the Lakes Region and White Mountain area were still largely undeveloped. Grand hotels were springing up around the area, but roads were crude and travel was long and uncomfortable. It did not, however, stop the artistic minded men and women who sketched, painted and

wrote about the area at that time.

Whittier was born on December 17, 1807 at the rural family homestead near Haverhill, Massachusetts, according to wikipedia.org. Surely Whittier got his love of nature from the years he spent at this remote place, surrounded by forests and animals. Even as a child, the man who would become known as America’s poet after the Civil War, loved the written word. He read the Bible, what few books the family had and the weekly newspapers.

After a brief period of schooling, Whittier became a teacher, while pursuing a writing career on the side.

But soon after his teaching career began, the young man took up the antislavery cause. Through his interest in anti-slavery and his early writings, Whittier came to the attention of a powerful abolitionist editor, Nathaniel Peabody Rogers. According to the website of the John Greenleaf Whittier Home and Museum, the poet was “an extraordinary American who lived in tumultuous times, putting his life on the front lines in the battle for equality and freedom for all people.”

Rogers invited Whittier to visit his home near the Pemigewasset River in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The above description, penned by Whittier, describes his first vivid meeting with

the scenic wonder of the state, and it was the beginning of the poet’s lifelong love affair with New Hampshire.

Whittier never forgot that visit and when he returned in the 1840s, it was by stagecoach. Whittier’s work, “The Bridal of Pennacook” was written about the area and was published in 1844.

Year after year the poet seemed drawn to New Hampshire, and in 1865 he came to Campton to spend the summer on a farm with friends. Here he wrote the poem “Franconia from the Pemigewasset”.

After the Civil War, Whittier discovered the natural beauty of the White Mountains; the area became his favorite retreat. With the success of his work “Snow Bound” Whittier was financially secure. Now he could indulge his dream of living in and writing about the lakes and mountains of the Granite State.

As he roamed New Hampshire in pursuit of poetic material, Whittier discovered the beauties of the Lakes Region. He wrote “The Legend of the Lake” about Centre Harbor and Alton Bay. In the summer of 1867 Whittier stayed at the Bearcamp River House in West Ossipee. From this spot other artists and writers also sought

John Greenleaf Whittier inspiration, and the paintings of artist Benjamin Champney portray the views of Chocorua.

Whittier wrote “Among the Hills” while in the area. He returned for a number of summer seasons to Bearcamp River House, and near the mountain he considered the most beautiful, Chocorua.

By this time the poet had literary friends, admirers, as well as family members. A number of them loved to visit the poet at Bearcamp, and the house would quickly fill with Whittier associates.

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A great friend of Whittier’s was Lucy Larcom, who also wrote about the hills, valleys, and waterways of central New Hampshire.

Larcom was from Lowell, Massachusetts, where she worked in the mills. The young woman met Whittier when he lived in Lowell in the 1840s. The famous poet assisted and encouraged Larcom and she in turn helped him compile “Songs of Three Centuries”.

In 1861, Larcom began to summer in the hills of New Hampshire.

During her summers in the area, she wrote beautiful poems, inspired by the grandeur of the landscape as was Whittier.

Like Whittier, Larcom chose

Campton for her summer residence.

There she composed such poems as “Hills in the Mist” and “My Mountain”, to name but a few.

Loving the area, she traveled and stayed also in the White Mountains, Ossipee, Sandwich and Center Harbor.

She wrote poems that would make her a popular writer in the mid to late 1800s: “Asleep on the Summit”, “Clouds on Whiteface”, and “A Mountain Resurrection”, all about the Sandwich area.

While residing near Mount Moosilauke in the summer of 1892, word came of the death of Larcom’s dear friend, John Greenleaf Whittier. (Whittier died in Amesbury, Massachusetts near the seacoast on September 7, 1892.)

It was a sad blow to end a beautiful summer in New Hampshire. Two days after Whittier’s death, Larcom, while resting at the summit of Moosilauke, wrote “Mountaineer’s Prayer”.

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New Hampshire Small Game Hunting Seasons Now Open Small game hunting season for gray squirrel started on September 1 and it is a great way to introduce someone new to hunting. On October 1, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and snowshoe hare seasons each open, all of which are exciting species to pursue and make excellent table fare. Small game hunters will want to check out the New Hampshire Small Game Summary Report, which presents final data from the Small Game Hunter Survey and the Ruffed Grouse Wing and Tail Survey, both conducted by the NH Fish and Game Department each year.

The 2020 report is now available online at www.huntnh.com/hunting/smallgame.html.

While the New Hampshire Small Game Summary Report covers a variety of species, the primary focus is on the Granite State’s two most sought-after small game birds: ruffed grouse and woodcock. The report looks at long-term trends for observation rates and breeding surveys for both grouse and woodcock.

Ruffed grouse and woodcock remain the most popular small game species hunted in New Hampshire, comprising 85% of reported hunter effort. Other species of interest to small game hunters include snowshoe hare and gray squirrel.

“With a better understanding of small game populations, we hope to achieve improved management and provide enhanced opportunities for public enjoyment of our small game species,” said New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Small Game Project Leader, Karen

Bordeau. “We would very much like to see an increase in survey responses this fall from the northern and central tiers of the state to better understand our small game populations across New Hampshire.”

If you hunt small game, please take part in this year’s surveys: Grouse hunters can participate in the Wing and Tail Survey by picking up grouse sample packets from participating locations listed at www.huntnh.com/ surveys/ruffed-grouse.html.

Download the Small Game Survey form at www.huntnh.com/surveys/ small-game.html, call 603-271-2461, or email wildlife@wildlife.nh.gov (include your name and mailing address and mention the small game survey).

Everyone who completes either of these two surveys will be entered into a raffle for a firearm donated by Sturm Ruger and the Ruffed Grouse Society, respectively.

“A big thank-you to all the small game hunters who participated in our survey efforts,” said Bordeau.

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Recycled Percussion Pushes Boundaries

By Thomas P. Caldwell From its beginning, Recycled Percussion has been on a mission to promote tolerance and advocate for the disadvantaged throughout the world, spreading the message that no one should ever be left out.

“You can’t change who you are,” says Justin Spencer, who founded the group with Ryan Vezino. “You are just as special as any other person. No celebrity, no boss at work, no person who judges you, nobody is better than you. Start realizing you’re a special person and the world needs you to be the best you can be.”

That is the message the group lives and shares with students whenever they perform at schools and other small venues — which they do a lot.

Justin, who was born in Laconia, says he grew up living in a small trailer without much in the way of possessions.

“I was one of those kids that’s always tapping on a desk,” he said. While attending Goffstown High School, he and Ryan put together a five-minute song for a talent show, using makeshift instruments with an emphasis on percussion. Their performance won second place and set them on a course that would take them to Las Vegas and an ABC television show, Chaos and Kindness.

According to Justin, an elementary school teacher approached them after the talent show to ask whether they would be willing to bring their act to young students. They began taking their show from school to school and eventually raised enough to allow them to start performing around the country.

In 2009, they auditioned for America’s Got Talent and were selected from among 10,000 acts seeking to appear on the show. Winning third place there was their breakthrough moment, and they soon had requests to appear in Las Vegas.

Today, they have appeared in thousands of shows around the world, including opening for the Super Bowl one year, and they have written and produced episodes for the show Chaos and Kindness. Although the band was based in Las Vegas, Justin returned to New Hampshire to purchase a lakefront home in Laconia, and the band opened

a Chaos & Kindness store in Lakeport Square in 2019. A second Chaos & Kindness store opened on Keene’s Main Street last May. The stores sell everything from clothing to candles, with all proceeds going toward helping the disadvantaged.

Recycled Percussion and Chaos & Kindness have leveraged their operations to provide assistance to people trapped in their homes when Hurricane Harvey struck Texas and to provide a home for a Maine woman who had been living in a shed with her four dogs. Their efforts have inspired neighbors to help neighbors and citizens to be a little less judgmental when encountering disadvantaged people.

It is all part of Recycled Percussion’s efforts to inspire people to have a positive outlook.

Last year, Justin acquired the former Evangelical Church in Veterans Square, Laconia, which had been closed after a failed attempt to convert it into a restaurant and bar. He hopes to open it as a performance venue.

Meanwhile, the building served as a toy distribution center last December when Chaos & Kindness collected items as Christmas gifts for children.

Everyone from young children to teenagers were invited to go down and pick out several free toys.

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Another focus the band took was on helping a stroke victim recover some sense of self-worth. Roy Small, a native of Laconia, had a career as a Roy Orbison tribute artist who toured across North America until the first of several strokes ended his career.

He was living at his daughter’s home in Lakeport when the first Chaos &

Kindness store opened just a few blocks from his house. Roy was attracted to a bin of candy where a sign invited visitors to help themselves to a piece, and he returned day after day, filling his pockets with the sweets. Justin was called to deal with the situation.

Although Justin had no idea who Small was, he was taken by Roy’s infectious smile. Once he learned of Roy’s background, he brought Roy into Recycled Percussion as a special guest, teaching him to speak a few words again and perform alongside the band as they played Orbison’s signature hit, “You Got It.” When Roy died after a fall in 2020, Justin posted a tribute on the band’s Facebook page: “I truly believe Roy and I were meant to meet, we were supposed to find each other so I could give him his encore in life, give him the platform and the fan base to see that once in a lifetime contagious smile he posses [sic]. Everyone says WE changed his life but I know the truth, he changed OURS. … You have done more for me Roy then [sic] I ever did for you, for that I thank you. I hope your [sic] Performing someplace tonight wherever you are.”

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Registration is now under way for the Association’s fall 2021 season.

Running from mid-October to mid-December, the fall season offers eight weekly curling matches at Pop Whalen Ice Arena in Wolfeboro.

Matches take place from 5:15 to 7:15 pm on Sunday evenings.

LRCA matches put a premium on friendly competition, sportsmanship, and fun. League play is open to men and women age 14 or over. No previous experience is required, and participants may join as individuals, with a partner, or as part of a complete team.

All equipment is provided, and organizers will assist unaffiliated registrants in finding a team.

Curling accommodates a variety of playing styles. While some players prefer to use the traditional crouch and slide delivery for the stone, others employ a walking delivery using a “push stick.”

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Because some things have changed since LRCA members last competed in March 2020, teams in the Fall 2021 league will be limited to four members apiece on the ice for any match, in order to promote better social distancing. The Association will adhere to all state and local health regulations, and LRCA organizers encourage all curlers to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

The fall league will accommodate a maximum of eight teams, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sometimes referred to as “chess on ice,” curling originated on the marshes of Scotland in the early 1500s and came to North America with British colonists in the 18th century. First demonstrated at the 1926 Winter Olympics, it became an official Olympic sport in 1998.

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Canada Geese—The Ugly Truth Canada Geese are beautiful birds.

Unfortunately, they are known for having a few ugly habits. But, what is uglier is that humans are unwittingly encouraging these habits. Although most people find a few geese along the shoreline of a lake, pond, river, or stream acceptable, problems quickly develop as the number of birds increase and when the birds no longer migrate, becoming permanent residents. These problems include: overgrazing of grass and ornamental plants; accumulation of droppings and feathers; attacks on humans by aggressive birds; and the fouling of waterbodies, swimming areas, docks, lawns, and recreational areas. Flocks of geese and other waterfowl also feed on a variety of crops. These birds require fresh water for resting and nesting and tender young grass and other succulent vegetation for food. The plentiful, well-manicured lawns of residential neighborhoods, corporate business areas, parks, airports, and golf courses provide excellent habitat.

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Additionally, the feeding of waterfowl by humans contributes to conflicts with humans. Probably without even realizing it, most of us, particularly those of us who live along the water, are putting out a “Welcome” mat to these majestic birds. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 protects all native waterfowl in the United States,

Nature enthusiasts often cherish the time they get to spend around a campfire. Whether you’re telling scary stories, having a few drinks after a long hike or just relaxing and gazing up at a starry sky, time spent around a campfire is a unique experience that can make for an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

There’s much campers can do around a campfire, and that includes cooking.

Campfire cooking may not require campers to learn advanced techniques practiced by their favorite celebrity chefs. However, there are a few tricks campers can try as they attempt to

create a well-balanced, nutritious and delicious campfire meal.

• Create a menu and gather ingredients ahead of time. No one wants to take a spice rack with them into the woods. But that doesn’t mean campfire cooking has to lack seasoning and other special touches that are easy to add when cooking at home. Make meal planning part of your pre-trip preparation. Measure out ingredients ahead of time and store spices and other items in their own sealed and labeled Ziploc bags.

• Pack some fresh ingredients as well.

Fresh ingredients like garlic cloves can

including migratory and resident Canada geese. Under this law, it is illegal to hunt, kill, sell, purchase, or possess migratory birds except as permitted by regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service.

Canada geese and human conflicts are on the rise in the Granite State.

It is no secret—Canada geese have become problematic in some areas of New Hampshire. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services Program, which provides federal leadership and expertise to resolve wildlife conflicts that threaten the nation’s agricultural and natural resources, human health, safety and property, has determined that the Canada goose population in the Granite State exceeds what is possible to provide for a balanced relationship between humans and the geese.

Information from NH Lakes.

Established in 1992, the mission of NH LAKES, a statewide, publicly supported nonprofit organization, is to ensure that New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes are clean and healthy, now and in the future. To achieve its mission, NH LAKES works with partners, promotes clean water policies and responsible use, and inspires the public to care for our lakes.

For more information, visit nhlakes. org, email info@nhlakes.org, or call 603-226-0299.

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be brought along without taking up much space. Vegetable lovers can chop their greens the night before their trip and store individual servings in their own labeled Ziploc bags to ensure fireside meals are as nutritious as they are delicious.

• Bring some small tools along.

Small cooking tools that won’t take up much space can be brought along to up the flavor factor even more. For example, a garlic press is about the size of a screwdriver and can be used to peel, crush and mince fresh cloves.

The garlic can then be added to the pan in which you’re sautéing some fresh vegetables for some instant, easily created flavor. Another small and handy tool to take along is a portable digital food thermometer. This can ensure meats and poultry are cooked

to perfection, helping campers enjoy foods that don’t dry out over the flame.

• Don’t forget foil. It’s easily overlooked, but aluminum foil is a useful commodity for a campfire cook.

Campfire cooking surfaces may not be large enough to prepare every camper’s food all at once, forcing cooks to cook courses or sides one at a time.

Aluminum foil can keep cooked foods hot while the rest of the meal is still over the flame. Foil also can be used as a way to cook foods like vegetables over a flame without causing them to wither or dry out.

Campfire cooking can be taken to a more flavorful level with a few simple tricks.

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