Lakes Region Memorial Day Observances
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
“When duty calls, that is when character counts.”
— William Safire
A special time is set aside each year in May to honor those who have sacrificed all for our country. Memorial Day takes place at a time of the year when flowers are in bloom. This has traditionally allowed families of fallen soldiers access to flowers for decorating the final resting places of loved ones.
You may see people wearing a red poppy on Memorial Day and wonder what the flower stands for. The answer is that during World War I, in 1915 to be exact, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae saw red poppies blooming in abundance in Flanders Field in Belgium. He was so moved that he wrote the poem, “In Flanders Field.” The poignant poem was about fallen soldiers, and it became a famous piece of writing. Thus began the practice of wearing a red poppy on Memorial Day.
We know Memorial Day as a time to honor the fallen who served our country, whether in the distant past or at any time in the history of the United States. Memorial Day was once called Decoration Day, and it has always been a time for observances and decorating the graves of those who died while in service.
Decoration Day began in the 1860s, after the Civil War. The practice of decorating the graves of war dead with floral wreaths is where the name Decoration Day originated. The name was
changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day in 1971, and it was scheduled to be observed on the last Monday in May.
The Civil War was a time of great distress, but also determination to put an end to slavery and societal issues. One person (among thousands of others) who served with courage was Civil War nurse Harriet Dame. Born in Barnstead, New Hampshire, in 1815, Dame lived a life of service far from her origins. She cared for her aging parents, and in the 1850s, after her parents had died, Dame turned her family property into a boardinghouse.
When the Civil War broke out, Dame wanted to serve her country. The best (and only way) for a woman to do so at the time was to be a nurse. Dame volunteered to work as a nurse in the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment from Concord. She had no formal medical training, but she learned fast. Consequently, she nursed the soldiers until the group disbanded in 1865.
Dame’s courage knew no bounds, and she worked in the camps, and later, when her Regiment fought in the battle of the First Bull Run, she insisted on being on the front lines. Those in power tried to stop her request to be at the front lines, saying it was “no place for a woman.” Dame, however, did not give in. She joined a team of doctors to attend to the sick and wounded.
Her service was risky. At one point, Dame was captured by the Confederates and taken to be a spy. This nearly
got her shot, but Confederate General Stonewall Jackson ordered her to be released.
After the war, Dame lived in Washington, D.C., and worked as a clerk and later became the president of the Army Nurses Association. She was an advocate for helping war veterans, and she worked to fund the building of veterans’ homes. As a testament to her respect among the troops, over 600 soldiers signed a petition asking the United States Senate to give Dame a pension for her service. The Senate agreed, making Dame among the few women to hold such an honor.
Memorial Day parades and commemorations listed take place in the Lakes Region:
The New Hampshire Veterans Home (NHVH) Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. in the NH Veterans Home ‘Town Hall’ Great Room. The keynote speaker, Ed Harrington, is a Brigadier General (Ret.), Vietnam Veteran, and Camp Resilience Board President. The NH Veterans Home is located at 139 Winter Street, Tilton; the NHVH ‘Town Hall’ Great Room ceremony parking lot entrance is on Colby Road at the corner of Winter Street and Colby Road. For more information, contact Sarah Stanley, NH Veterans Home Public Information Officer, at 603-527-4425.
Observances in Laconia will take place on Monday, May 26, with a Memorial Day Remembrance at 11 a.m. held at Veterans Square in Laconia
with a wreath laying and speakers. After the Remembrance, there will be a free luncheon open to the public at the VFW on Court Street in Laconia. For information, call 603-524-9725. Gilford observances will be held on Monday, May 26, with parade participants gathering in the parking lot of the Gilford Community Church on Potter Hill Road at 9:45 a.m. The parade will proceed to the WWI / WWII Memorial and Pine Grove Cemetery, where Reverend Michael Graham will lead a prayer. All veterans are invited to join in the parade. Please call the Gilford Town Hall at 603-527-4700 for further information.
Wolfeboro’s observance will be on Monday, May 26. According to American Legion Post Parade Marshal Paul Vivian, all veterans’ graves in Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro will be decorated. The annual Wolfeboro parade will form at 8:45 a.m. in Brewster Field (next to the Congregational Church). The parade will start at 9 a.m. and proceed from Main Street to the dockside (downtown) for a lowering of the flag to half mast, and a ceremonial salute. Following this, flower petals will be placed into the lake water. There also will be a playing of Taps and the national anthem, and patriotic music by the Kingswood Regional High School band. For information on the Wolfeboro observances and parade, call Paul • Memorial day continued on page 4
Vivian at 703-798-8978. Vivian adds that all veterans are welcome to march in the parade. In Alton, Memorial Day observances will be held on Monday, May 26. The parade will line up at 9:30 a.m. at Monument Square in downtown Alton and step off at 10 a.m. The observance will be under the Auspices of Claude R. Batchelder Post 72, American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and American Legion Riders. Services will be held at Riverside Cemetery and Monument Square. Following the services, everyone is invited to Post 72 for refreshments. In the event of rain, all services will be held at Post 72 on Route 28 in Alton. For information, call the Alton Town Hall at 603-875-3461.
Center Harbor’s observance will be held on Monday, May 26, with parade participants gathering at 11:45 a.m. at Chase Circle near the downtown area. The parade will begin at noon. There will be a wreath laying at the War Memorial. The parade will proceed to the Town Docks, where there will be music by the Inter-Lakes Marching Band. Music will be “The Star Spangled Banner” and Echo Taps. There will also be a wreath tossed into Lake Winnipesaukee.
The final stop will be at the Lakeview Cemetery across from the Congregational Church in Center Harbor, with music and a wreath laying. For further information, please email the Center Harbor Parks & Recreation Department at parksandrecreation@centerharbornh.gov.
Moultonborough will hold observances on Monday, May 26, with the
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parade gathering at the elementary school on Blake Road at 10 a.m. and proceeding to the Moultonborough Town Hall, located at 6 Holland Street. At the town hall, there will be a remembrance ceremony. For information, call 603-476-8868.
The village of Center Sandwich will hold a Memorial Day Remembrance Program at the Honor Roll next to the post office on Main Street in Center Sandwich on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. During the ceremony, veterans will lay a wreath, and other observances will be held. For information, call 603-284-7139.
The town of Meredith will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, with a parade in the downtown area. No further information was available at press time. For updates, visit www. meredithnh.org.
Plymouth will observe Memorial Day with a parade on Monday, May
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26, starting at the Plymouth National Guard at 10:30 a.m. The parade will proceed south to Main Street and stop in front of the Town Hall for a ceremony starting at 11 a.m., concluding at that location after services. Participating in the parade will be police, fire, two bands, some state representatives, select board members, the National Guard, and Scouts. Call 603-536-1397. While not technically in the Lakes Region, a Women in Military Service Memorial will honor the courage, sacrifice, and contributions of New Hampshire women in the military with the unveiling of a meaningful tribute. The dedication ceremony of the memorial will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans’ Cemetery at 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, with light snacks and beverages served. For information, call 603-796-2026 for information.
Annual Curly-Drew
Fishing Derby Set for June 1
The 75th Annual Curly-Drew Fishing Derby will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10 am to Noon at Whitten Pond in Tuftonboro, located on Route 109A just one mile north of the Wolfeboro town line. This long-running community tradition invites children aged 12 and under to enjoy a morning of fishing, fresh air, and family fun. Participants will compete for prizes in four age groups: 0–3, 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12. Whether it’s a child’s first time casting a line or a yearly tradition, the derby offers a welcoming and enjoy-
able experience for all young anglers. The event is sponsored by the American Legion Harriman-Hale Post #18 and the Wolfeboro Lions Club. Refreshments will be available and served free to all attendees. Families are encouraged to bring their fishing gear and arrive a little early to find a good spot along the pond. For more information, call 603-5699817 and leave a message. Organizers look forward to welcoming another generation of enthusiastic fishermen and women to this cherished local event.
By Chef Kelly Ross
As we chug through May with Memorial Day—the unofficial start of summer—just around the corner, the excitement for the Lakes Region’s favorite season is kicking into high gear. In another month, kids will be out of school, graduation parties will be in full swing, and families will shift into vacation mode. It’s a time of year that stirs up a lot of energy and activity, from cookouts and weekend getaways to mornings at the farmer’s market and evenings by the grill.
Today’s food theme focuses on a short but sweet growing season favorite: rhubarb. I usually highlight this ingredient around this time each year, when it’s just starting to show up locally. Fiddleheads also fall into the short-season category, but most people stick to traditional prep for those. Rhubarb, on the other hand, has much more versatility. Technically a vegetable, rhubarb is often used like a fruit in desserts, where its tartness pairs well with sugar. It’s also packed with antioxidants, vitamin K, and fiber—and can even be used in savory dishes.
My appreciation for rhubarb dates back to childhood summers with my Grammy Judy, who had a serious talent for baking. She made everything from scratch and picked berries and rhubarb with a passion that seemed almost competitive. One of her traditions was handing me freshly picked rhubarb with a sprinkle of sugar. At first, I couldn’t handle the tartness—but like many acquired tastes, it grew on me, and now I wish rhubarb season lasted longer than it does. Whether you’ve got a patch of rhubarb growing in your garden or you spot some at a local farm stand, now’s the time to put it to use. Below are a few of my favorite recipes—some sweet, some sa-
vory—that showcase just how versatile this seasonal ingredient can be.
Rhubarb Muffins
Yield: 12 muffins | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 25 minutes
4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
8 oz rhubarb, trimmed and cut into ½-inch chunks (about 1½ cups)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tbsp granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then buttermilk. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet
mixture and beat until smooth. Fold in rhubarb. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin and divide the batter evenly. Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Yield: 15 squares | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Bake Time: 1 hour
2½ sticks chilled unsalted butter
¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
⅓ cup cornstarch
2¾ cups sugar
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
1½ lbs rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
1½ cups buttermilk, shaken
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray a 9x13-inch baking pan.
For fruit sauce:
Combine lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan. Add fruit and cook over medium heat until soft and thickened, 15–20 minutes. Cool.
For crumb topping:
Mix ¾ cup sugar, cinnamon, and ¾ cup flour. Drizzle with ½ stick of melted butter and mix until crumbly.
For batter:
In a large bowl, mix remaining 3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in 2 sticks of chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla, then stir into flour mixture.
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with half the fruit sauce, then repeat. Sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake for 1 hour or until golden and set. Cool slightly before slicing.
Pork Chops with Rhubarb Cherry Sauce
Serves: 4 | Time: ~40 minutes
½ cup dried cherries
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
8–10 oz rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces (2 cups)
3 tbsp sugar
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
4 boneless pork loin chops (¾ inch
thick, 6–8 oz each)
Soak cherries in vinegar and ¼ cup hot water for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, heat oil and sauté onions until softened (7–8 minutes). Add cherry mixture, rhubarb, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5–8 minutes until rhubarb softens. Stir in nutmeg and season to taste.
Season pork chops and grill or pansear until cooked through. Top with warm rhubarb cherry sauce.
Rhubarb Crumb Bars
Yield: 9–12 bars | Prep Time: 25 minutes | Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
For the Streusel:
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
For the Cake:
½ lb rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 stick unsalted butter, room temp
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
2 large eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or spray an 8x8-inch baking dish. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang.
Streusel:
Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Add flour and stir into crumbs. Refrigerate.
Cake:
Combine rhubarb, brown sugar, and ¼ cup flour. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients. Spread batter in pan, top with rhubarb, then streusel. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden. Cool, lift from the pan using parch-
ment, and cut into bars.
Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookie
Yield: 24 cookies
Time: ~30 minutes
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 cup finely diced rhubarb
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg. Add dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Stir in rhubarb. Scoop 1-inch balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
That wraps up this week’s recipes. I hope you get your “rhubarb on” while the season lasts. For questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com. Until next time, keep those taste buds happy!
The League of NH Craftsmen’s 2025 Annual Ornament, Theodore
The 2025 Annual Ornament, ‘Theodore’, was created by metal jewelry artist Meggin Dossett of Lebanon, NH.
A New Hampshire icon, the moose has long been considered a guardian of the wilderness in native and traditional folklore. Inspired by this beloved symbol, artist Meggin Dossett has created ‘Theodore’, a cast pewter moose with white resin details. In the spirit of holiday storytelling, Meggin invites you to invent your own mythical tale about ‘Theodore’, a gentle and wise hero in the NH woods.
Each ornament is signed and numbered and sold for $26 in a gift box with an artist’s statement. It can be purchased in-store at 279 DW Hwy. Meredith, or ordered by calling the Meredith Gallery at 603-279-7920. For more details, visit our website at meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/ and our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/nhcraft/
The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy, Meredith, and is dedicated to the education and support of NH’s fine craft tradition since 1932.
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NH Fish and Game Sets 2025–2026 Waterfowl Hunting Season
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has set final season dates and bag limits for the 2025–2026 waterfowl hunting season after considering comments from the sporting community at a recent public meeting and through email correspondence.
The regular duck season is 60 days long with a bag limit of six birds daily. The regular Canada goose season is 60 days long, with two birds allowed in the daily bag. The 2025–2026 season dates, bag limits, and a map of the waterfowl zones may be viewed by visiting www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/ waterfowl-and-migratory-bird-hunting-new-hampshire
The following are the waterfowl seasons for ducks (including sea ducks), mergansers, coots, and Canada geese: The Northern Zone opens on October 2 and runs through November 30, 2025. The Inland and Connecticut River Zone opens on October 13 and runs through November 11 and then reopens November 27 through December 26, 2025. The Coastal Zone opens on October 2 and runs through October 8, and then reopens November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.
The Youth Waterfowl Weekend will be held September 27–28, 2025. No license is required for youth hunters under the age of 16. However, youth hunters must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult age 18 or older. Granite State residents must have a current Regular New Hampshire Hunting, Combination, or Archery License to hunt for migratory birds. All nonresidents must have a Regular New Hampshire Hunting, Combination, Ar-
Service make more reliable estimates of the number of all migratory birds harvested. Each year, random selections of hunters are asked to complete a voluntary harvest survey.
chery, or Small Game License. In addition, duck and goose hunters aged 16 and older must have the following: a NH Migratory Waterfowl License, a National Migratory Bird Harvest Information or “HIP” certification number to hunt ducks, geese, woodcock, and snipe; and a Federal Duck Stamp with the hunter’s name signed across the face or an electronic version.
The Federal Duck Stamp can be purchased at many U.S. Post Offices or online through a participating state.
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Get HIP permit numbers by calling 1-800-207-6183 or by going to the “Buy Your License Online” section of the Fish and Game website at www. huntnh.com to receive a permit number (there is no charge). This number should be written on your valid New Hampshire hunting license. Harvest information from HIP helps NH Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
The Veteran and Active Military Waterfowl Weekend will take place January 24–25, 2026, for hunters licensed in New Hampshire. Participants may hunt the Connecticut River Zone but must launch from New Hampshire. Hunters must carry proof of eligibility, which may include: active military identification card, actively participating National Guard or Reservist identification card, retired military identification card, New Hampshire State driver’s license with veteran status, Form DD214 (Certificate of Honorable Discharge), or Form DD215 (Corrected Certificate of Honorable Discharge). All other requirements for hunting migratory game birds apply.
Hunters are asked to report all banded birds at www.reportband.gov. After you report a band, the U.S. Geological Survey will send a certificate with information about the bird.
Hunters should exercise caution this fall when field dressing ducks due to the possibility of the birds being infected with Avian Influenza (AI). To learn more, visit www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/wildlife-related-diseases/avian-influenza
For more information on waterfowl hunting in New Hampshire, including a duck identification guide, visit www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/ waterfowl-and-migratory-bird-hunting-new-hampshire
Wetlands & Wildflowers: A Guided Spring Walk into the Chocorua River Wetlands
Come explore the meeting place of water and land on Saturday, May 24, from 8 to 10:30 am, as Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) presents Wetlands & Wildflowers. Naturalist Lynne Flaccus and CLC Communications Director Juno Lamb will lead a guided walk into the upper wetlands of the Chocorua River, with opportunities to appreciate the fleeting beauty of spring wildflowers and the rich ecology of the wetland landscape.
Participants will venture through the Charlotte C. Browne Woods, a CLC
property, into wetlands that play a vital role in the Chocorua River’s journey from mountain to lake. These wetlands are teeming with life—sphagnum moss, sedges, ferns, orchids, and herbaceous plants blanket the ground, while insectivorous species like sundew, bladderwort, and pitcher plants thrive in this acidic, nutrient-poor environment.
Shrubs such as alder, winterberry, and native heaths provide bursts of color and scent, while the wetlands hum with life from dragonflies, butterflies, and phantom craneflies. Birds—including songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, and great blue herons—frequent this vital ecosystem for food, shelter, and nesting space.
Wetlands act as natural sponges, absorbing floodwaters, filtering sediments, and supporting biodiversity. This walk offers a chance to use all five senses to observe the intricate interplay of life in the wetland habitat and to reflect on its important connection to Chocorua Lake downstream.
Along the way, walkers will also encounter spring ephemerals—briefly blooming woodland flowers that appear before the tree canopy fully develops. The group will touch on topics such as ethical foraging and the traditional uses of plants in herbal medicine.
Participants should wear rubber boots (knee-high is ideal) or waterproof shoes, as the trail leads into wet and mucky areas. The walk into the river is an easy 10–15-minute stroll, with the majority of the event spent exploring the wetland itself. Be prepared for seasonal bugs, ticks, and sun exposure, and bring water, snacks, and a journal or sketchpad if desired.
The event is open to all, with a suggested donation of $10 for non-members. CLC members and children are
free. This program is suitable for curious and patient children aged 6 and up, accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is requested at chocorualake. org/events to receive updates in case of weather-related changes. The rain date is Sunday, May 25.
About the Presenters: Lynne Flaccus, a seasoned naturalist, brings decades of experience in land stewardship, wildlife studies, and nature education for all ages. Juno Lamb, CLC’s Communications Director, is a writer, teaching artist, lifelong gardener, and herbalist-in-training.
Wetlands & Wildflowers is part of an ongoing series of Chocorua Lake Conservancy programs designed to engage people of all ages with the natural beauty and ecology of the Chocorua Lake Basin. For more upcoming events and ways to get involved, visit www. chocorualake.org, or follow CLC on Facebook and Instagram.
Founded in 1968, the Chocorua Lake Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding areas. The organization works to ensure that both residents and visitors have access to the lake and nearby conservation lands for recreation, education, and quiet enjoyment.
Mill Falls Marketplace: A Resort Area’s Connection with the Past
By Thomas P. Caldwell
The town of Meredith — known as the “Latchkey to the White Mountains” — has become a major tourist and recreational attraction, but it started as a mill town, powered by the flow of water. Today’s Mill Falls Marketplace provided the catalyst for the town to transition away from its industrial roots while preserving that history in the conversion of an 1820s mill building into a four-story marketplace that today houses 11 shops.
A plaque on the site explains that downtown Meredith grew out of the 95-acre farm that John Bond Swasey inherited in 1800. Between 1816 and 1818, Swasey built a 600-foot rocklined canal from Lake Waukewan to Lake Winnipesaukee, channeling the water under the Main Street horse path to a point where the land dropped sharply. He constructed a sluiceway to provide water power for the industrial mills that began proliferating in the 19th century. The man-made waterfall was considered a monumental achievement in its day, and remains a spectacular sight for today’s visitors.
The mill that now houses the many commercial businesses originally was built about 1820 by local business developer John Bond Swasey as a grist mill, according to some historians. The mill became a fulling factory for the Meredith Village Cotton Company about 1830. In 1859, that factory and the adjacent textile mills came under the control of the Meredith Mechanic Association (“The Corporation”), and over subsequent decades, various kinds of textiles were manufactured in Meredith.
Manufacturing began to decline in the mid-1900s, and after the last of the big mills closed, Meredith began to languish. An interest in revitalization brought together three investors in 1983 who purchased the old linen mill
property to develop a hospitality and shopping center. The necessary renovations compromised the integrity of the mill as an industrial structure, but led to a revival of the town. The Mill Falls Marketplace became home to retail shops and eateries, and its success
prompted the investors to go on and create a series of world-class hospitality structures, turning Meredith into a nationally known resort town. Today, among the businesses associated with the Mill Falls Marketplace is Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, which originally opened in 1989. As its name implies, Giuseppe’s specializes in pizzas and classic Italian cuisine. Favorites include penne alla vodka, chicken marsala, steak tips, and seafood fra diavolo.
Other eateries include Identity Coffee Co., a diverse roastery café that also serves breakfast sandwiches; and Ben & Jerry’s, serving the famous ice cream in popular flavors, with gluten-free and non-dairy options available.
Finally, there is the Blissful Café & Bakery, offering freshly baked pastries, artisan bread, and handcrafted coffee drinks for breakfast and lunch.
Shoppers may check out Adornments & Creative Clothing on the second floor of the Marketplace. Family-owned since 1989, the store features unique clothing, jewelry, and accessories like handbags and shoes. The store is known for offering top clothing brands and a collection of Made in the USA items, as well as finely crafted sterling silver, semi-precious stones, and designer jewelry.
Great Northern Trading Company features a large selection of casual apparel, gifts, and home décor items, including t-shirts and sweatshirts adorned • Mill Falls continued on page 13
Two Legendary Tributes Coming to
The Colonial Theatre of Laconia will present two exciting tribute concerts this year, showcasing the music of legendary rock bands Queen and Fleetwood Mac.
On Wednesday, August 27, at 8 pm, Gary Mullen & The Works bring their acclaimed show One Night of Queen to the Colonial stage. The high-energy performance perfectly recreates the sound, spirit, and showmanship of Freddie Mercury and Queen. British singer Gary Mullen rose to fame after winning ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” in 2000 and soon began touring with his band, The Works, performing to sold-out audienc-
es across the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa, and New Zealand. Tickets for One Night of Queen are priced from $39 to $79.
On Saturday, October 4, at 8 pm, the Colonial will host Tusk, the world’s number one tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Featuring five seasoned musicians with over 25 years of experience together, Tusk delivers a faithful and energetic tribute to the iconic band’s greatest hits, covering the full lineup from Mick Fleetwood to Stevie Nicks. Tickets for Tusk are $39 to $59.
Tickets for both events are on sale and can be purchased online at www.Colo-
21 Mile Row to Benefit
Get ready to be inspired! Bob Manley of Hermit Woods Winery & Sweet Mercy’s Kitchen in Meredith is set to embark on a remarkable solo journey: rowing an impressive 21 miles across Lake Winnipesaukee in June 2025. This inaugural “Row for Winni” aims to raise crucial funds for the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance (LWA), the sole nonprofit dedicated to protecting the health and vitality of Lake Winnipesaukee and its watershed.
Starting a decade ago, Bob Manley and his business raised significant funds for the LWA over several years. LWA is
nialLaconia.com or by calling 1-800657-8774.
Originally opened in 1914 and operated for 87 years, the Colonial Theatre was once a grand downtown destination, featuring a fire curtain painted with a view of Venice. After closing in 2002, the theatre was revitalized through a partnership between the City of Laconia and the Belknap Economic Development Council (BEDC), reopening in 2021 after a full renovation. The restored venue now seats 750 and hosts a wide range of performances, including live music, comedy, theatre, and civic events. It is managed by Spectacle
Management and is home to the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative. The theatre is located at 609 Main Street, Laconia. Visit: www.coloniallaconia.com Founded in 2012, Spectacle Live provides venue management, booking, and production services throughout New England. With offices in Lexington, MA, Lowell, MA; and Laconia, NH, the company partners with more than a dozen venues to present concerts, comedy, theater, and family entertainment. For more information, contact Pete Lally at plally@spectaclelive.com or 617-531-1257, www.spectaclelive.com.
Lake Winnipesaukee
grateful for the continued support from this innovative craft winery and generous community partner. Passionate about experiencing the lake’s beauty and vastness under his power, Bob regularly skis, skates, and bikes across its frozen surface in the winter, and explores by sail and oar when the weather warms. Two years ago, he discovered the sport of sculling, and with the guidance and support of Squam Lakes Community Rowing, his skills have progressed to the point that he is confident in undertaking the adventure of crossing Winnipesaukee. Bob shared, “I couldn’t feel
more prepared—or more motivated. I’m excited to take on this challenge not only as a personal milestone, but as a way to give back to an organization so vital to the health of our beautiful lake.”
The funds raised through “Row for Winni” will support the LWA’s vital work, including water quality monitoring, shoreline protection, and educational programs that engage the community in lake stewardship. The Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance invites the community to rally behind Bob Manley’s extraordinary challenge and contribute to the protection of our lake. Every donation,
no matter the size, will make a tangible difference in ensuring a healthy Lake Winnipesaukee, now and for the future. Donate online at www.winnipesaukee.org/row-for-winni/
The Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance (LWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the Lake’s water quality and natural resources through monitoring, education, stewardship, and science-based lake management strategies.
For further information, please visit www.winnipesaukee.org.
Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair in North Conway
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the awesome Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair on May 24-25 at Schouler Park in North Conway, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm both days. The photo shows some of the amazing handcrafted American flags that will be exhibited. Some of the other arts & crafts will include fine leather jewelry, amazing metal artwork, wildlife photography, log furniture, special ski Adirondack chairs, gourmet food items, charcuterie & cutting boards, hand poured soy candles, handcrafted
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soaps and skin products, hand-painted wine glasses, sublimated artwork on trays, tumblers, and trivets; animal photography, books with authors, laser art, face painting, macrame chairs with custom orders, NH maple syrups and much more. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Rain or shine, under canopies, along with food and music both days with North River. Free admission, for more information visit www. joycescraftshows.com or call Joyce at 603-387-1510.
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with the names of regional lakes, as well as other lake-focused items.
Lee’s Candy Kitchen is an old-fashioned candy store, also offering selections of gourmet chocolates and fudge, and novelty candies.
Innisfree Bookshop has long been a favorite stop, stocked with new book releases and a wide range of genres by top authors. The helpful, well-read staff can suggest books to customers, and the store holds a selection of games, puzzles, toys, and other gifts.
The Nest offers New Hampshire-made products such as candles, lotions, soaps, drapes, and pillows, with a selection of vintage jewelry,
furniture, items for home décor, and accessories that celebrate Lake Winnipesaukee.
Voila Salon carries popular hair and body products, while offering a trim or a new hairstyle, with the staff listening to meet each client’s needs and concerns.
603 Paws carries an array of dog and cat toys, treats, apparel, and accessories. For animal lovers, there are custom-created and one-of-a-kind petthemed t-shirts, socks, mugs, and gifts. Customers may also be greeted by the owners’ pets.
While visiting the Mill Falls Marketplace, be sure to stop in front of the cascading waterfall and perhaps pose for a picture on the bridge, with the thrilling waterfall in the background.
Things to see and Things to do
Through May 30, The Tiny Art Show, at ArtWorks Gallery. Mini masterpieces by K.A. Brett School in Tamworth and Madison Elementary School students, open 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Thurs. - Monday, ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323 8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
May 19, Art Talk with Gerry Harvey, Everything You Wanted to Know About Painting with Acrylics, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Art Gallery, Tilton Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., 603-737-6752., 603-998-0029, www.lakesregionartgallery.org
May 19, Laconia Annual Golf Classic, Laconia Country Club, proceeds support maternal healthcare, for Concord Hospital, Elm St., Laconia, www.concordhospital.org., 603-737-6752.
May 19-23, Collections Camp, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org
May 21, Laconia High School Music Dept. School Spring Concert, 7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
May 21, Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 22, Comedy Night with headliner Steve Sweeney, 7 – 9 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-7449111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
May 22, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 23, Belleflower Tap Takeover, 3 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 23, Dakota Smart, music, 6 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 23, Dan Fallon, music, 6 - 8 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn. com
May 23, Joyful Arts Technique, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 24, Intro to MIG Welding, 5 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
May 24, Juston McKinney, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
May 24, Neon Nights, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
May 24, Pete Downing, music, 6 - 8 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn. com.
May 24, Piano Night with David Lockwood, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com
May 24, Stained Glass Flowers, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 24, Steve McBrian, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 24, Wetlands & Wildflowers, 8 – 10:30 a.m., Charlotte C. Browne Woods, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 11 Runnells Hall Rd., Chocorua, 603323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.
May 25, April Cushman, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 25, Chris Lester, Live music on SAL’s Roof Deck, 3 - 6 p.m., SAL’S Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-7449111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
May 25, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
May 24 & 25, Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, Joyce’s Craft Shows, www. joycescraftshows.com, 603-387-1510.
May 26, Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., NH Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street in Tilton, 603-527-4425.
May 26, Memorial Day Services, 11 a.m., Veteran’s Square, downtown Laconia, free luncheon at VFW, Court St., Laconia, all are welcome, 603-524-9725.
May 27-30, Collections Camp, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org
May 27, Machining Blueprint Reading, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 28, Laconia Elementary Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
May 29, Beginner Quilting: Jewel Box Pattern, 6 – 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 29, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 29, Chris Fitz Band, 6 - 8 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
May 30, Dan Fallon, music, 6 - 8 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn. com.
May 30, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 30, Joyful Arts Technique, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 30, Women’s Workshop: Faucet Repair, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 30, Yesterday Once More, A Tribute to the Carpenters, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
May 31, NE Fiddle Ensemble, 6:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
May 31, Luciano Monzione, music, 6 - 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
May 31, Mokume Gane Polymer Earrings, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 31, Piano Night with Chris Mega, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com
June 1, Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. –noon, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, info.: 603-293-4341, www. gunstock.com.
June 1, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
June 1, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 5, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
June 5-29, If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words, art exhibit, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
June 6, Chocorua Lake Guided Paddle with the Loon Preservation Committee & Chocorua Lake Conservancy, bring your own kayak or canoe and oars/ paddle, free, limited to 15 people, register: 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake. org
June 6, First Friday Reception with Terri Brooks, 5-7 p.m., meet Terri, guest artist for June at ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323 8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
June 6, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 6, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
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Art & Coffee Club, Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Braiding Group, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4th Sat. of the month, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501. Also meets every Tues. at 1 p.m.
Breakfast Buffet, 7 - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month, 603-569-4637.
Canterbury Shaker Village, tours, walking trails, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, www.chocorualake.org.
Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.
Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.
Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www. dambrewhouse.com.
Family Crafts at the Belknap Mill Museum, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., third Saturday, drop-in event, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle, first Tues. of every month, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
First Fridays Receptions, June through Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.
Freedom Village Store, variety of goods from artisan items to baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info/hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.
Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: jill@belknapmill.org, 603-524-8813 to schedule a time for a tour.
In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.
Indoor Pickleball, 5 p.m., Sandwich Central School gym, Sandwich, every Tues., Thurs. & Fri., parksandrec@sandwichnh.org
Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603-279-9015.
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League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Loon Center, walking trails, loon exhibits, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org
Makers Mill, a variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or singles, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.
Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.
New England Racing Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., open Saturdays, 922 NH Rte. 106 N., Loudon, www.NEMSMUSEUM.com
NH Boat Museum, events and exhibits, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-5694554, www.nhbm.org.
NH Farm Museum, seasonal (summer & fall) old-time farm events, gift shop, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, contact for open hours/dates: 603-6527840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-3238510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Plymouth Historical Museum and Memory House, Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., through November and by chance or appointment, exhibits, research information, Old Webster Courthouse, One Court St., Plymouth, 603-536-2337, info@plymouthnhhistory.org.
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.
Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390.
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, farmstead events, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Roller Skating Night, 5 p.m., Mondays, bring your own skates, age 18 and up, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, info/updates: 603-539-1307, www. ossipee.org
Rug Hookers, 10 a.m., meets Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.
Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.
Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier at 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.
Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org
Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com
Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.
Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays, 4 – 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.
Crafting Community: Joyce Endee’s 30-Year Legacy of Art Shows
By Thomas P. Caldwell
The Lakes Region and New Hampshire in general abound in creative talent, and anyone who has spent any time here is likely to have come across one of the craft fairs organized by Joyce Endee. She has coordinated fairs from North Conway to Nashua, and continues to showcase local talent, offering them the perfect venue to introduce themselves and their crafts to new audiences.
The hard work that goes into the planning and execution of each craft fair is not always recognized, but that is as it should be. The goal is to offer an exciting and flawless experience for both crafters and those browsing for an item that excites them or makes the
perfect gift for others.
“I feel blessed to work with many talented, wonderful arts-and-crafts exhibitors and will always put my heart and soul into promoting my events for these amazing people!” Joyce says. “Creativity is one of life’s most rewarding aspects!”
How did she get into event coordination? Joyce had been a professor of Business at the Community College of Nashua “many years ago,” and part of her work involved organizing departmental events, primarily for students.
“I always had a passion for arts and crafts,” she recalls. “When I was teaching, I designed and created my pantsuits for work.”
She retired from teaching to raise her
three children. When her husband became ill, she said, “I had to go back to work.”
Joyce found that she could not find a teaching position she liked, so while searching for income, she decided to participate in a craft show. It was not well-organized, she said, “So, I decided to put a couple of craft shows together on my own, and the rest is history. I turned my passion for arts and crafts into a business.”
herself, there is too much administrative work in putting together a show for her to have her booth. She also says it would not be fair to compete with any of her exhibitors.
Creating a business around her interests was not quick or easy, but with three children and a husband to support, she needed to work. Starting a business of her own seemed to be the way to go.
Behind-the-scenes work requires a great deal of planning. There are permits to secure, contracting with venues, handling advertising and insurance, finding and jurying exhibitors, and taking care of signage, among other things that must be done to ensure a smooth and distraction-free craft show. She plots out the vendor locations, seeking to create a show with an interesting diversity of arts and crafts without too much duplication.
“There were not as many arts and crafts exhibitors 30 years ago as there are now,” Joyce says, “but I persevered and continued to put shows together. I have been doing it for 33 years now! Fortunately, exhibitors typically find me now, and I don’t have to find exhibitors as much anymore.”
As much as she enjoys craft work
Even when all the plans are in place, there are several challenges to meet, including the variables of the weather and anchoring tents against wind and rain.
“The advertising is a challenge, keeping up with the changes,” Joyce
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says. “It used to be that just print advertising was enough, but now, obviously, there is digital advertising also.” Joyce’s first craft show of the 2025 season took place on May 17-18 at Tanger Outlets in Tilton.
Other shows coming up this season are:
Saturday and Sunday, May 24 - 25, from 10 am to 5 pm: Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair at Schouler Park off Route 16 in North Conway;
Saturday and Sunday, July 5 - 6, from 10 am to 5 pm: Gunstock’s Fourth of July Weekend Craft Fair at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford; Friday - Sunday, July 11 - 13: On The Green 1 Arts & Crafts Festival at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, with Friday and Saturday hours running from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm;
Saturday and Sunday, July 26 - 27, 10 am - 5 pm: Mount Washington Val-
ley July Craft Fair, Schouler Park off Route 16 in North Conway;
Friday - Sunday, Aug. 8 - 10: On The Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, with Friday and Saturday hours running from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm;
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 - 17, 10 am - 5 pm: Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair in Schouler Park off Route 16 in North Conway; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 - 31, 10 am - 5 pm: Gunstock Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair, Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford;
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 - 21: Falling Leaves Craft Fair, Tanger Outlets, Tilton, with hours of 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday;
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 - 5:
Mount Washington Valley Fall Craft Fair, Schouler Park off Route 16 in North Conway, with hours of 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday;
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 - 19: Leaf Peeper’s Craft Fair in Schouler Park off Route 16 in North Conway, with hours of 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday; Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 - 2: Silver Bells Craft Fair at Tanger Outlets, Tilton, with hours of 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday and 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday; and
Sunday, Dec. 13, 9 am - 3 pm: Holly Jolly Craft Fair, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Nashua. Artists and crafters looking for creative fulfillment and extra income are encouraged to contact Joyce at joycescraftshows.com or 603-387-1510. “I am always looking for new and creative artisans for my arts and crafts shows.”
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Behind the Scenes at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse
By Mark Okrant
One year ago, it was my privilege to be introduced to the wonderful theater company housed at 33 Footlight Circle in Meredith, New Hampshire. You can imagine my delight when I was asked to go behind the scenes to interview two of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse’s outstanding set designers: Dan Daly and Melissa Shakun.
With Melissa traveling in Europe, we took the opportunity to initially pick Dan’s brain about what it means to be the set designer for this local professional theater company. As we were about to learn, set designers are high-energy people who love what they do.
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse was the first playhouse where Dan Daly ever worked. While still a college student, he did carpentry work, then graduated to the job of technical director and built scenery for several years. Ac-
cording to Dan, once he was hired to serve as set designer, his responsibilities grew substantially.
Today, as a set designer, the first thing he does is to carefully read the script to determine whether the play is in his “wheelhouse.” Once on board, the playhouse staff determines what the budget for the production will be. According to Dan, a “budget” means much more than dollars and cents. There must be the appropriate number of qualified staff to complete necessary work on everything from lighting to metal and woodwork. No design will be possible without the excellent work of these unseen individuals.
Once he’s satisfied that he’s the right person for the job and has signed his contract, Dan begins by crafting a series of drawings that depict everything from the scene or scenes to the position of the audience relative to the stage. Next, he hands his design ideas to the
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technical director, who will ascertain whether the necessary resources and skills are available to complete his ideas as set designer. Of course, none of this occurs in a vacuum. Costume designers, lighting people, sound designers, and others must have input into the final product.
Throughout the process, Dan holds meetings with the director of the play to determine what she/he is attempting to convey conceptually. The pair will discuss general ideas for the produc-
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tion and how the design of the space contributes to that presentation. As we soon learned, set design is a team effort—one that may go through several iterations before it is ready for production. Collaboration is at the root of all quality theater productions.
Not all the work takes place on-site in Meredith. For example, this season, Dan will be working on a production of “Fully Committed,” a play set in the reservation line of one of New York’s trendiest restaurants. To better understand how that space should look, Dan will travel to New York City to conduct field research. Once there, he’ll make sketches which will be shared with the play’s director (Note: Dan cautioned me that no setting is ever final . . . changes are made throughout the show’s tenure . . . as the director constantly searches to create the ultimate environment for the play). According to Dan, the process of building the final set takes approximately one and a half weeks. As the set designer, he arrives at the playhouse for “load-in,” a time
when the crew will strike the previous set and spend at least half a day putting the new set in place.
After load-in, all the designers will sit in a room to discuss whether the show is ready to proceed as planned. While actors have two days working with the director to see how things are working during dress rehearsals, the tech and design people use this time to be certain that their lighting and scene cues are functional. Those changes are not limited to the stage and the actors. Seating arrangements can be changed to increase framing of the setting. Also, the director may decide that the audience’s relative position needs to be rearranged to enhance their overall experience.
Dan assured me that he takes no credit for the final appearance of things—that goes to the technical director. The technical director oversees building, painting, and the actions of the other crew members. Putting on a play necessitates “tons” of paperwork, according to Dan. Communication, by necessity, must be constant.
In preparation for this article, it was our good fortune to interview a second set designer. Melissa Shakun has en-
joyed a sixteen-year relationship with the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, but is better known in show business circles for her seven seasons as a set designer with the popular Saturday Night Live television show.
Asked how she most benefits from working with live theater, she did not pause for an instant.
“If you do your job well, a set designer dramatically improves the connection between the audience and the piece.” Melissa described the playhouse people as her “summer family”—a relationship she dearly loves. It was the Playhouse that gave Melissa her first opportunity to be a set designer. Consequently, while she dearly enjoys working on Saturday Night Live, Melissa confesses, “I need Winnipesaukee Playhouse for the good of my soul.”
Melissa describes how there is a true sense of community at the playhouse, one that permits every member—actors, directors, tech staff, and others—
to pitch in to make the production happen. She recalled how, during her early years, the playhouse was situated in a former Weirs Beach grocery store. Even now, at its beautiful present campus, everyone is treated like a member of the community. For her part, she strongly believes in paying it forward, as new artists in the company benefit from her years of experience. It is this universal sense of community that makes live theater work. Everyone feels like she or he is a part of things . . . this includes the audience. Moreover, every performance is different from the previous one. Whether you attend “Fully Committed,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” or one of the other professional productions at Winnipesaukee Playhouse this season, attendance at a second night of the same show is bound to produce intricate surprises owing to the work of these set designers and their colleagues.
Kick Off Summer at the Memorial Weekend Craft Festival
The scenic Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith will come alive with color, flavor, and music for the 33rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival on May 24, 25 & 26, 2025. Celebrate the long weekend surrounded by creativity and discover unique, American-made works from over 100 juried artisans across New England.
Explore booths filled with beautifully handcrafted treasures, including pens, creative wall art, genuine gemstone jewelry, hand-thrown functional pottery, and much more. Support local artists and find the perfect treasure to bring home, or a special gift for someone else.
Treat your taste buds to a variety of delicious offerings: Enjoy amazing
hot sauces (as featured on Hot Ones), all-natural fruit jams, refreshing wine slushy mixes, farm-made baked goods, and a diverse selection of other scrumptious delights.
Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to join the festivities.
This event is free and open to the public, rain or shine. Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Monday (Memorial Day) from 10 am to 4 pm, at Mill Falls Marketplace at 312 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith. From Interstate 93, take Exit 23 onto Route 3 North.
For more information, including a full exhibitor list, please visit us at Castleberryfairs.com or check out the Facebook Event.
Love a Lake? Learn to Protect It–NH LAKES Hosts 2025 Lakes Congress
If you love a lake, then you won’t want to miss the 2025 Lakes Congress hosted by NH LAKES. This popular annual education, training, and networking event will take place on Thursday, June 5, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, New Hampshire.
New Hampshire has been home to some of the most pristine lakes in the country until now. However, our lakes face devastating threats nationwide and deserve bold statewide solutions. Lakes Congress attendees come seeking knowledge and the skills they need to educate, advocate for, and organize for New Hampshire’s lakes.
This year’s event will kick off with the presentation, “The Evolution of Lake Management: What can we learn from the past for a clear future?” by Dr. Ken Wagner, Owner, Water Resource Services, Inc.. During this dynamic keynote address, Dr. Wagner will discuss what we already know about the past and what he predicts for the future of lake management, including how lake science, research, and management have evolved over the last five decades and how our understanding, approaches, and technologies have changed.
What else is in store for Lakes Congress 2025? Sessions on polluted runoff water management, available grants and funding options for lake and water-
shed improvement projects, managing proposed land development projects, in-lake management options for aquatic invasive species, and more case studies in restoration projects from our lake communities.
“With Lakes Congress, our goal is not only to inspire but to provide each person who comes with training and information they can bring to their communities to restore and preserve the health of the lakes in their community,” explained Andrea LaMoreaux, NH LAKES President. “For the fourth year in a row, a record number of public health advisories for toxic blooms were issued for our lakes last summer. Invasive species continue to spread to more lakes. Everyone takes home ideas from Lakes Congress about simple things they can do to help stop these blooms and stop the spread of invasive species.”
This event is open to the public. To learn more about Lakes Congress and to register, visit www.nhlakes.org/ lakes-congress.
Established in 1992, the mission of NH LAKES, a statewide, publicly supported nonprofit organization, is to restore and preserve the health of New Hampshire’s lakes. For more information, visit nhlakes.org, email info@nhlakes.org, or call 603.226.0299
Yesteryear
Campfires, Canoes, and Cozy Cabins: A Look Back at Lakeside Summers
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
Whether a family came to the Lakes Region to drop off their children for a week at summer camp or to settle in for a vacation, there were many options to suit every taste and pocketbook.
Vacationing during the summer in the late 1800s to mid-1900s was vastly different from today, when we have easy access to all areas. However, in slower times, a good campfire, a cozy cottage, and a refreshing swim in the lake were all it took for a satisfying and memory-making family vacation. The same
could be said for the simplicity and charm of a child’s summer camp experience.
On Newfound Lake, not far from Laconia, summer lodgings were plentiful. The Whip-O-Will had swimming, boating, and fishing, with a private beach. There were 30 pine-paneled cottages with fireplaces. Bungalo Village, on the west side of Newfound Lake, had 40 bungalow cottages and recreational opportunities galore.
If your family wanted to be on or near Lake Winnipesaukee, you might choose
Proctor’s Pine Tree Lodge and Cabins in the Weirs Beach area, with charming cabins in a European plan. Another great place was Haley’s Birchland Cabins and Tea Room, with housekeeping and a tea room serving three meals per day. The lodging establishment also offered boats.
Little Cape Codder’s Colony and Chick-A-Gami cottages had the attraction of the lake nearby. Mother Bear and Cubs Cottages and The Flaminco Motel were also well-known lodging options.
In the 1960s, the Shangri-La Motel
was an extremely popular and upscale place to vacation. It originally opened in 1879 and overlooked the area from its vantage point high on a hill. In the 1950s, it was purchased by George and Mary Spanos and named the Shangri-La.
Alton and Alton Bay have been popular with vacationers for many years. In the early days of Alton, the Fifield House served as an important lodging establishment, according to Alton: A
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Little Cape Codder Cottages circa 1950, Laconia, NH.
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Town to Remember. It offered rooms and had a dining room, as well as a saloon and a blacksmith shop with horses for hire. Over time, it was enlarged and renamed the Munroe House, and still later, it was called the Village Inn. Located on Main Street, it was a beautiful, large structure and probably a centerpiece of the village at one time. Like many old hotels, it eventually burned. However, it survived longer than most, not falling victim to fire until the 1970s.
A classy place to vacation was the Margate in Laconia. The Margate motel was AAA rated with over 30 brick units and a sandy beach. A travel brochure from the 1960s told readers some of the units had kitchens, and there were phones, televisions, and tiled baths!
A Little History of the Squam Lakes by Catherine Hartshorn Campbell mentions The Willows hotel on Little Squam Lake, which opened in 1895 and was run by Benjamin Pease and his family until 1964. Although the 40 guest rooms were simple, the establishment was popular with travelers and vacationers who returned every year for the good food and company at the
hotel. Summer camps of all sizes and in various locations sprang up around the area, from those privately run to non-profit organizations giving inner city children an opportunity to get away from urban areas.
The YMCA summer camps have a long and respected history, and their programs originated in the late 1800s. Locally, YMCA Camp Belknap, located in Tuftonboro, started in 1903. At that time, roads to the Lakes Region were rough, and when kids arrived for the YMCA camp, they were there to stay.
YMCA Camp Belknap aimed to “make good boys better”. In its literature, Camp Belknap’s motto stated, “God first, the other fellow second, and myself last”.
Nearby, William Lawrence Camp sprang up a few years later in 1913. The boy’s camp has the distinction of being one of the oldest in the United States. Like many camps of the era, William Lawrence Camp was born from a religious affiliation. The Episcopal Church in Massachusetts had a respected Bish-
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op, William Lawrence. The Bishop believed strongly in camping and good health for youngsters. When the camp was founded in Tuftonboro, it was named after the inspirational Bishop. Girls were also provided for when Laura Lattoon started the first girls’ camp in the United States, Camp Kehonka. According to an early camp brochure, it was stated that Kehonka began in 1902 in Alton. For many years, Kehonka was a complete summer camping experience for girls age 7 - 17.
Kehonka had swimming, sailing, canoeing, and mountain climbing. Also impressive was Kehonka’s dedication to offering diverse arts and crafts to its girls. A. Cooper Ballentine, a founder
of the League of NH Craftsmen, was involved with Kehonka, and because of him, arts and crafts were an important part of the camp.
The camp had weaving looms for the girls to use, some dating from the 1700s, as well as modern looms. At Kehonka, the artistically inclined were as at home as sports-minded youngsters.
Kehonka (which means “call of the Canada goose”) closed many years later.
The first girls’ camp in the Squam Lake area was St. Catherine’s in the Mountains, and it began in 1888. The camp was run by the Sisters of the Community of Saint John and was associated with a diocesan school in New York.
Social workers, clergy, and doctors were deeply concerned about getting
city children into the country for enriching summer experiences in the great outdoors. The “nature study movement,” as some called it, had an early advocate in Ernest Berkeley Balch, who opened Camp Chocorua on Chocorua Island in 1881.
Balch was from an influential Episcopal family that owned property in the Squam Lake/Holderness area. It seemed the perfect place to start a summer camp that would bring boys into the natural world. The first campers worked hard. As well as swimming, tennis, boating, camping trips, and dramatics, the boys spent a portion of each day cleaning the tents and washing clothes.
The first summer of Camp Chocorua (1881) saw only six campers. Although it never had a large enrollment, the camp ran for nine years with Balch and his sister Emily in charge. Many look upon Camp Chocorua as the model for all other camps that came after.
Other Lakes Region summer camps soon followed, including Camp Algonquin (which taught grammar and other scholastic studies); Camp Asquam, which also stressed academics; the Groton School Camp, founded in 1893; and Camp Hale, begun in 1901.
Not far from Alton and Wolfeboro, a very special camp was established in 1989. Lions Camp Pride has a motto of “Where fun has no boundaries!” Located in the picturesque area of Merrymeeting Lake in New Durham, Camp Pride offers an escape from everyday life for everyone to enjoy. The camp particularly caters to hosting special needs groups, but is also a venue for youth and
corporate retreats and other special events.
Newfound Lake had several early summer camps, and many are still in existence. The first was Camp Pasquaney in Hebron, founded in 1895 by Edward Wilson of New York. He wrote of his camp, “Special attention will be given to physical development and the individual needs of each boy will be carefully studied, while the finest opportunities will be offered for baseball, tennis, fishing, and swimming...”
Further, in an article in the Bristol Weekly Enterprise for Jan. 17, 1895, it was reported that Wilson would be “designing a camp to provide a spot where boys may spend their summer months in pure air and amid beautiful environments.”
Also on Newfound, Camp Redcroft (for girls) opened in 1900. In 1911, its name changed to Camp Onaway. In 1903, Mowglis Camp for Boys opened and was a companion camp to Onaway, being located just up the road. Mowglis was begun by Elizabeth Ford Holt, who purchased a farm on the shores of Newfound Lake. She was the camp director from 1903 - 1924 and is remembered by those who knew her as “quietly dominant in bearing and character.” While always dressing simply and wearing a “dejected” old straw hat, she commanded respect from the boys under her care each summer. Early on, she obtained permission from author Rudyard Kipling to borrow the names of his Jungle Books, and named Mowglis buildings Toomai, Baloo, and Akela, among others.
What to know about AMD
Physical changes are a normal byproduct of aging. Gray hairs and less elastic skin that contribute to wrinkles may be among the more notable physical signs of aging, but older individuals also may note their vision is not what it once was.
Diminished vision can be a byproduct of various conditions. Aging individuals who have noticed a loss of vision may be dealing with age-related macular degeneration or AMD. Seniors concerned by AMD can learn about the condition so they’re well-positioned to manage it if and when they need to.
What is AMD? The National Eye Institute notes that AMD is an eye disease that is the leading cause of vision loss for older adults. In fact, Johns Hopkins Medicine notes age is the most common cause of severe loss of eyesight among people 50 and older. The NEI notes that aging causes damage to the macula, which is the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision. When a person has AMD, his or her central vision is blurred.
What happens when a person has AMD? Because AMD blurs the central vision, people who develop the disease may struggle to recognize faces, read, drive, or engage in activities that require close-up work, including cooking or fixing things around the house.
Are all cases of AMD the same? The NEI notes that AMD happens very slowly in some people and faster in others. Some people may not recognize they have vision loss even when they already have early AMD. In addition, there are two types of AMD:
• Dry AMD: Dry AMD is the most common type of the disease and occurs as the macula gets thinner with age.
Dry AMD progresses slowly over several years and occurs in three stages: early, intermediate and late.
• Wet AMD: Wet AMD is a less common form of late AMD that the NEI notes typically causes faster vision loss. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye and damage the macula. Wet AMD is treatable.
Does AMD produce symptoms? AMD produces different symptoms depending on the stage of the disease. Early dry AMD does not cause any symptoms, and the NEI notes some people with intermediate dry AMD may not experience symptoms. Those who do may notice symptoms such as mild blurriness in their central vision or difficulty seeing in low lighting. Late wet or dry AMD patients may notice that straight lines are beginning to look wavy or crooked and there may be a blurry area near the center of their vision. That blurriness can grow larger over time and people may begin to see blank spots. Colors also may seem less bright and people may have difficulty seeing in low lighting.
Who is at risk for AMD? The NEI notes that adults over 55 are more likely to have AMD than any other group. People with a family history of AMD, Caucasians and smokers also have a higher risk of developing AMD. Quitting smoking, getting regular physical activity, maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and eating a healthy diet that includes leafy greens and fish are some ways people can lower their AMD risk.
AMD is most common among individuals over 50. More information is available at nei.nih.gov. ~ Metro
Things to see and Things to do
Spies and Space presented by David Barnhill and Stephen Rueff of
On Wednesday, May 28, the Wright Museum will welcome David Barnhill and Stephen Rueff. This is the first program of the Wright Museum’s 2025 Education Series.
David Barnhill and Stephen Rueff are the creators of the Spies and Space Exhibit, which will be on display at the Museum this summer. Their discussion will highlight the years after WWII from 1946 to 1991, when the United States and the Soviet Union we dubbed “superpowers”. As each country vied for dominance, innovations and scientific advancements became enticements for illicit espionage activities. Both the US and the USSR sought to demonstrate their supremacy by initi-
ating a race to outer space, conducting covert espionage, and building up immense nuclear arsenals. This evening’s discussion will focus on how the real-world drama and intrigue of international espionage and the fascination with outer space seeped into American and Soviet popular culture during the Cold War.
Stephen Yogi Rueff grew up in Minneapolis collecting comic books in the 1960s and loves his
role as co-founder of SuperMonster City!, where he is a curator and managing director. Stephen has worked in the arts as a performer, designer, manager, and producer, touring around the globe with performing artists such as MacArthur Genius Award Recipients Meredith Monk and Bill T. Jones, as well as Blue Man Group, Karen Finley, and many, many other artists and creatives.
David Barnhill has been collecting since the early 1960s. David’s parents felt that anything that inspired him to read and stimulated his imagination was a good thing. As David’s interest
in film, literature, and comic books evolved, his parents allowed him to pursue his passion for monsters, villains, superheroes, and the fantastic. Doors open at 6 pm, the program begins at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 28, at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at wrightmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212. The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battlefield. For more information about the 2025 Lecture Series or the museum, visit wrightmuseum.org.
Discover Design Inspiration at the 2025 House Tours Event
Mark your calendars. On Wednesday, June 11, from 10 am – 4 pm, the Friends of the Moultonborough Library invite home enthusiasts and design lovers to experience the House Tours: 5 Beautiful Homes event. Explore five stunning private residences, each showcasing unique architecture and exquisite interiors.
Tickets are just $40 and offer an all-day pass to tour these incredible properties at your own pace. Visit the
Moultonborough Library, 4 Holland Dr., to purchase your ticket.
Sponsors of the Event are: Lake Life Realty, 603 Oil and Propane, Bank of New Hampshire, Meredith Village Savings Bank, Moulton Farms, Stephen’s Landscaping, Aging Excellence, Miracle Farms, Village Kitchen, and Trexler’s Marina. Thank you! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to tour some of the area’s most beautiful homes.
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