A Day in the Life of a Conservation Officer
By Mark Okrant
New Hampshire state government is comprised of numerous agencies— termed authorities, boards, commissions, councils, departments, divisions, offices, programs, services, and others—that are identified at the www. nh.gov website. Among those listed is the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game.
Fish and Game Department’s Law Enforcement Division is responsible for the enforcement of all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the state’s fish, wildlife, and marine resources. As stated in the department website, it is “dedicated to providing the highest degree of wildlife law enforcement and ensuring the safety of those who pursue outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the State of New Hampshire, while maintaining the fundamentals of fairness, professionalism, and integrity.”
Furthermore, it is these very same conservation officers who are responsible for conducting all search and rescue missions within the woodlands and inland waterways of New Hampshire, as well as enforcing off-highway recreational vehicle and snowmobile regulations.
As public servants, our conservation officers are committed to providing the best possible services to the citizens and visitors in the State of New Hampshire. The primary mission of the Law Enforcement Division is wildlife enforcement. To accomplish this goal, it is imperative that conservation officers be highly trained and promote professionalism in the performance of their duties. Each officer has an obligation to respond to ever-increasing
public demands in a timely and respectful manner. To be successful, the Law Enforcement Division’s Mission must be administered without prejudice, always mindful that, in the execution of their duties, they act not for themselves, but for the New Hampshire public.
It is through the actions of personnel in the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Law Enforcement Division that each of the agency’s goals and objectives can be fulfilled. To do so, each conservation officer needs to perform as a member of a team that has been designed to protect the state’s wildlife resources by enforcing
off-highway recreational vehicle laws and by providing search and rescue response when necessary. In this way, conservation officers will continue to gain the public’s trust.
To learn more about the actions of New Hampshire’s conservation officers, we interviewed Lieutenant Brad Morse, Chief of District 2, situated in New Hampton. District 2 represents Carroll County, much of Belknap County, and northern Strafford County. Lieutenant Morse has served with Fish
and Game for twenty-one years; therefore, he is well-versed in the challenges and rewards that come with the job.
Asked to describe how a typical day changes throughout the year, he was quick to tell us that the tasks of a conservation officer remain mainly the same from January through December, with the exception of a change from watercraft to snow machines. The tasks faced by Morse and his colleagues don’t change very much, whether the temperatures are below freezing or the heat is searing. “Our principal job is search and rescue.”
Fish and Game operates the state’s only dive team. Therefore, it is the department’s job to recover victims of drownings. They are also called upon to recover guns and other items of evidence that have been thrown into rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water in an effort to avoid recovery. Morse informed us that during the average year, his Fish and Game colleagues perform one hundred and eighty missions.
The Fish and Game Department is typically contacted by the State Police’s dispatch service about a situation requiring their immediate participation. Asked to identify highlight events during his more than two decades of service, Morse was quick to reply, “Making a recovery of any missing person—especially after a lengthy period of time—is always memorable. We help to bring closure to family and • Conservation continued on page 4
Yesteryear
Taking to the Woods and Streams New Hampshire Fish & Game Celebrates 160 Years
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
If you or a family member enjoys fishing or hunting, you may have talked with a conservation officer from New Hampshire Fish & Game. You might have questions about getting a fishing license, rules and regulations for hunting or perhaps you require other outdoor information best answered by an expert.
We can thank the New Hampshire Fish & Game for all they do to protect the wildlife and land of the state and their ongoing efforts to create a place where everyone can enjoy the lakes, streams, and woodlands. The Fish & Game is also the go-to place to obtain a license to fish or hunt.
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friends after days or weeks of anguish.”
With the spring season in full swing, the Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers will be especially busy. Beginning April 1 is salmon season, which means that the big lakes are open to fish for salmon, lake trout, and rainbows. Morse and his team will be out in their boats enforcing rules for operating watercraft, as well as the number and size of fish that can be caught.
May 1 saw the beginning of turkey hunting season. Most turkeys are hunted with shotguns, but these must be killed according to strict regulations.
Field Force of the NH Fish & Game, 1927 (courtesy or NH Fish & Game)
The officers check to be certain that no one hunts prior to one-half hour before sunrise, cannot use ATVs, must use proper size shot (i.e., less than 10 gauge), and must not hunt from roads, nor too close to houses.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Law Enforcement Division is constantly kept busy. As the state agency whose principal responsibility it is to conduct search and rescue, their efforts are complicated by the fact that eighty-six percent of this state’s land area is densely wooded. This is particularly the case in the White Mountain National Forest. However, officers can be required to respond anywhere in New Hampshire. To facilitate that coverage, the Enforcement
Division is divided administratively as follows: The main headquarters of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Law Enforcement Division is located at 11 Hazen Drive, in Concord, NH 03301; with six sub-state districts—each representing a geographic region of the state: District 1 represents Coos County and northern Grafton County; District 2 represents Carroll County, much of Belknap County, and northern Strafford County; District 3 represents the majority of Grafton County, a majority of Sullivan County, northern Merrimack County, and a small edge of Belknap County; District 4 represents Cheshire County, southern Sullivan County, western Merrimack County, and a majority of Hillsborough
County; District 5 represents eastern Merrimack County, small portions of Belknap, Hillsborough, and Strafford counties, and most of Rockingham County; and District 6 is situated in Durham and represents the eastern portions of Strafford and Rockingham counties.
Hopefully, few who read this article will ever need the search and rescue services provided by Lieutenant Morse and his colleagues. However, for those who already have, they know well what a vital service this agency provides to citizens and visitors to New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Fish & Game has been around a long time: 2025 marks the 160th birthday of the organization, which started in the 1880s. At its beginning, it was all about restoring sea fish to New Hampshire’s waters and introducing new and freshwater fish, according to “History of NH Fish & Game” at www.wildlife.nh.gov
In 1865, the Governor of New Hampshire gained permission from the New Hampshire Legislature to move forward with a fish restoration effort, and soon the Commission of Fisheries was formed (today it is known as New Hampshire Fish & Game). By 1880, it encompassed game/hunting as well and was renamed the Commission of Fisheries & Game.
Older folks who grew up in New Hampshire may recall most towns having a local game warden. These men were often residents of the communities where they worked and had a sound knowledge of the rules for taking game and fish. Each town in the state hired its own game warden, and it was especially vital in rural areas where many people hunted.
In the 1890s, the state-appointed Commissioners of New Hampshire Fish & Game were given the authority to hire Special Detectives, and these men were put in place to ensure hunting and fishing laws were not being broken.
The first Special Detective – known as a state fish and wildlife enforcement officer- was hired in 1890. The detective was Mr. B. P. Chadwick, and he had his work cut out for him. Chadwick and the officers who followed had to have strong outdoor skills, such as rough camping at any wooded location, the ability to walk and hike long distances, and snowshoe through unbroken areas. These outdoor skills were at times needed to investigate the taking of a deer under questionable
circumstances or trespassing as well as other infractions.
The name Special Detectives was changed to State Game Wardens in 1915. At the time, there were about seven game wardens. It was a busy job because there were always violators in some manner. Various hunters occasionally needed to be fined, and in some cases, arrested and tried.
As the state grew in population, the public saw that the New Hampshire Fish & Game might be the answer to violations by hunters and others. Due to the demand, by 1926, the warden team was doubled. To give more access to all areas, automobiles and boats were added to make the job more efficient for the wardens. (It would be easier to investigate a probable offense via car or boat than on foot.)
By the 1930s, game wardens were renamed Conservation Officers and were part of the Fish & Game Department. Uniforms were required to be worn when on the job and provided a level of respect and identification for the officers. According to wildlife.nh.gov,
“The 1926 Biennial Report of the Department of Fisheries and Game stated, ‘After a great deal of deliberation, it was decided to try providing uniforms to the field men. This plan has been both praised and ridiculed by the public. It certainly adds a degree of dignity not before experienced. A Warden is expected to have other clothing with him at nearly all times and can change very quickly if it seems best.”
Fish hatcheries were important to the Fish & Game, and officers worked among the hatchery personnel. They also broadened the scope of their duties by running searches for lost hikers and others and instructing in hunter safety programs.
World War II curtailed the work of the NH Fish & Game, but as the war ended, men came home, and many of them wanted to take up life as they had known it as best they could. Fishing
and hunting allowed veterans to get outdoors and relax. Licenses for these sports increased, and along with it, the work of Fish & Game officers.
The world was changing, and more officers were needed to patrol all areas of the state as a greater number of people were fishing and hunting. Added to this, snowmobiles and ATVs brought outsiders onto sometimes private land, and there was also the issue of reckless or speeding snow machines.
As time went on, the Fish & Game office in Concord, New Hampshire, became a bustling place. It was located in the Concord Ice Company building, which was an older structure. Licenses were needed for hunters and those fishing the waters of the state, and this business was handled at the Concord office. Added to this were all the necessary business aspects of a big organization like Fish & Game, which needed space to operate.
When the building suffered a fire in the 1980s, a lot of thought went into where and what a new building would
be like. It would surely be in Concord where much of the state’s government was located.
With a new facility on Hazen Drive in Concord, the NH Fish & Game building was close to other state offices but with the added bonus of a nearby wooded area.
The many departments of Fish & Game have expanded over the years, and currently, there is the Office of the Director, Inland Fisheries Division, Law Enforcement Division, Marine Fisheries Division, Public Affairs Division, Business Division, Wildlife Division, and Facilities and Land Division.
The Hazen Drive location is the spot of the NH Fish & Game offices today (with satellite spots around the state), and the work goes on all over New Hampshire to uphold the motto of “Connecting You to Life Outdoors” for 160 Years.
Advice to the Players and Castle in the Clouds Team Up for “Shakespeare on Tap” Dinner Theater
Continuing their successful partnership, Advice to the Players of Sandwich and Castle in the Clouds are kicking off the season with a raucous performance of Henry IV at the Carriage House for one night only, Thursday, May 29. This abridged version of two Shakespeare plays (Henry IV parts 1 and 2) will serve as a fun introduction to Falstaff, who audience members will see again in this summer’s production of “Merry Wives of Windsor,” which will be performed in Sandwich and at Castle in the Clouds.
This performance will take place on the outdoor terrace, where audience members can indulge in traditional American fare and drinks. The restaurant will open for seating at 5:15 pm, and the show will start at 5:30 pm. Seating is limited, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot. Tickets are $15 per person, and walk-ins will be accepted only if seats are available.
For registration and more infor-
mation, please contact programs@ castleintheclouds.org or visit www. castleintheclouds.org
Operated by the Castle Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Castle in the Clouds is revered as a cultural and educational resource. The Lucknow Estate was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2024, recognizing its national significance in architecture and landscape architecture. For more information about Castle in the Clouds, visit www.castleintheclouds.org.
Advice to the Players is a unique company of theater professionals, enthusiastic community members, and energetic teens that has been performing Shakespeare and offering workshops in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and the White Mountains since 1999. Advice to the Players is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit committed to arts, education, and community engagement.
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Chocorua Lake Guided Paddle with the Loon Preservation Committee
Have you ever wondered why loon chicks ride on their parents’ backs? What loons are saying with those eerie calls in the night? What threats they face on our lakes, and what work is being done to preserve these beautiful, iconic birds in New Hampshire?
On Friday, June 6, from 10 am - 12 pm, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy and Loon Preservation Committee for a Guided Lake Paddle on Chocorua Lake, led by Loon Preservation Committee staff, to learn the answers to all of these questions and more! In a small group setting, we will visit with and learn about the loons on Chocorua Lake. We will observe and interpret loon behaviors and vocalizations, learn the fascinating history of the loons on the lake, and discuss the management work being done to help them—and all of New Hampshire’s loons—thrive. Participants must bring their own canoe or kayak and oars/paddles, and life jackets are required. Be sure to bring sun and bug protection as needed, a hat, binoculars if you like, a water bottle, and snacks. While this guided paddle is free of charge and open to the general public, in order to maintain a small group setting, the trip is limited to 15 participants, and RSVP is required. Please visit chocorualake. org/events for more information and
to register. Information on the meeting location will be provided in advance of the event.
The Loon Preservation Committee’s mission is to restore and maintain a healthy population of loons throughout New Hampshire; to monitor the health and productivity of loon populations as sentinels of environmental quality; and to promote a greater understanding of loons and the larger natural world. Learn more at www.loon.org.
CLC is a nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area. CLC is committed to providing convenient and attractive public access to Chocorua Lake and trails on nearby conservation lands for visitors and local residents. For more information including ways you can get involved, please visit www.chocorualake.org.
This event is one in a series of Chocorua Lake Conservancy programs held throughout the year to encourage people of all ages to enjoy Chocorua Lake and the trails and woods that surround it, and to learn more about the natural world we inhabit. To learn about upcoming events, visit www.chocorualake.org, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Belknap Area Market Management Announces Return of Farmers Markets for Second Season
Belknap Area Market Management (BAMM) is excited to announce the return of its farmers markets for the 2025 season, bringing fresh, locally sourced produce, meats, baked goods, and artisan crafts to the communities of Tilton, Meredith, and Laconia/Weirs Beach. The markets will run from late May through early October, offering residents and visitors a vibrant and accessible way to support local farmers and artisans. Both the Meredith Community Market and The Market at Weirs are already underway for the season. The Market at Weirs can be enjoyed from
10 am to 1 pm every Saturday at Weirs Community Park in Laconia, and The Meredith Community Market occurs Fridays, 3:30 – 6:30 pm at Burton Business Park, Route 104. The Tilton Farmers Market begins Tuesday, May 27 and will continue each Tuesday from 3:30 – 6:30 pm at Tilton Police Department, Route 132.
Each market will feature a diverse array of vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and artisan crafts. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted at all markets and are doubled through the Granite State Market Match program,
making healthy, local food more accessible to all.
BAMM is committed to fostering a strong local economy by providing a platform for small-scale farmers and artisans to showcase their products. The markets also serve as community hubs, bringing together neighbors and visitors to celebrate the abundance of the Belknap region, while enjoying live music and hot food from a variety of food trucks.
BAMM is a NH benefit corporation dedicated to supporting and promoting local agriculture and artisans in the
Belknap region of New Hampshire. Through its farmers markets, BAMM provides a platform for small-scale producers to connect with consumers, fostering a vibrant and sustainable local food system.
For more information about the markets, vendor applications, and support opportunities, please visit www.bammnh.org or contact Belknap Area Market Management, 9 Berry Rd, Belmont, NH 03220; 603-409-2871, info@ bamm-nh.org.
Granite VNA Offers ‘Living with Grief’ Support Group in Wolfeboro
Granite VNA is offering a multiweek Living with Grief Support Group beginning Wednesday, June 11, from 1:30 to 3 pm at First Congregational Church, 115 South Main Street in Wolfeboro.
This group offers a safe space for mutual support and understanding as well as an opportunity to share ideas and strategies that may be helpful in your grief journey.
Registration is required. All commu-
nity members are welcome to attend. This program is offered at no charge. Masks optional. To register, call 603224-4093, ext. 82828, or visit www. granitevna.org.
Granite VNA is a not-for-profit licensed and certified home health and hospice care provider, providing home care, hospice care, pediatric and maternal child health services, and wellness programming. The agency serves
people of all ages in 72 communities across the Greater Capital Region and Central New Hampshire and has offices in Concord, Laconia, and Wolfeboro. Formed through the merger of Concord Regional VNA and Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, Granite VNA has served New Hampshire since 1899. For more information about Granite VNA, visit www.granitevna.org.
By Chef Kelly Ross
Many of my out-of-town weekend warrior friends who have summer camps and seasonal campsites up here were here over the long weekend, opening things up to get ready for the summer season with big smiles on their faces. It’s a no-brainer in that every-
one is all pumped up, gearing up for the upcoming beautiful weather we are accustomed to getting over the next few months. I hope all of you are getting your summer plans in order and I hope you have gotten your grills out of hibernation by now if you haven’t done so already. My grill has been working
overtime, that much I do know. Speaking of grilling, I have a couple of recipes off the barbie today as well as a couple from the kitchen, and they all have a similar theme, as today is all about shrimp. I have received my share of letters from many of you, and a common theme in the last few weeks has been for new recipes for using shrimp. Like many have mentioned, and I concur, shrimp is one of the best summer treats out there for a few reasons. First off, they are delicious and versatile, as I call them the chicken of the sea in that they can be used in a large variety of ways. A few readers have said their usual routine with shrimp is either shrimp cocktail or shrimp scampi, both of which are quite
popular and scrumptious, but there are scores of other preparations that are so good. I’ll admit I’m kind of shrimp cocktailed out, and though I will always adore shrimp scampi, today is about giving you some new options to use to enjoy them. Another reason why shrimp is such a popular option is that they are relatively inexpensive in the big scheme of things when it comes to shellfish. I have mentioned many times over the years that another of my favorite reasons for loving shrimp is that they work as both an appetizer and a main course - another aspect of their versatility. All of these apply to what
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course you want to use these, so have fun in your choices!
First off, this one is built as an appetizer, but when I did these in the restaurant biz as an app, I would get my share of customers ordering 2-3 of these as a main course. This is probably the most original and eye-appealing recipe of the day. Welcome to the world of shrimp-stuffed avocados! These truly have a multitude of amazing flavors within. The shrimp can be grilled or cooked in a pan inside, and from there, the flavors of pineapple, lemon, cilantro, onion, as well as the avocado and herbs make these something to brag about when making for your family or crowd. Once the avocados are halved and the pulp taken out, you mix all the ingredients and stuff the empty shell with all of that goodness. You can have these made in less than a half-hour and this is for 4 stuffed halved avocados, so plan accordingly depending on who and how many you are entertaining. These are healthy and refreshingly yummy.
Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
½ lb jumbo shrimp, I suggest 16/20 in size, peeled and deveined, tails removed
2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper
4 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, divided
2 large avocados
1 cup fresh pineapple, small dice
1 tbsp fresh pineapple juice
1 small red onion, diced small
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
Start by patting the shrimp with a paper towel to absorb any moisture from the shrimp. Heat your clean and oiled grill to medium heat. Toss the shrimp in small bowl with the cumin, salt and pepper and cook for 1 ½ -2 minutes per side or until done but do not overcook. Put the shrimp in a small bowl and add 2 tbsp of lemon
juice. Stir to combine and cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and put inside the fridge to chill. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the seed and score the flesh from inside the shell in evenly spaced crosswise and lengthwise rows to produce equal-sized chunks. Using a big spoon, scoop out all the flesh from the shell and transfer into a bowl. Pour the remaining lemon juice in the bowl to prevent the avocado flesh from browning. Wash the avocado shells and pat dry. Set them aside. In a large, non-reactive bowl, gently combine the avocado flesh, pineapple, cilantro, and onion. Remove the chilled shrimp from the fridge and chop them in regular, bite-sized pieces. Fold the shrimp into the avocado-pineapple mixture. Pour 1 tbsp of fresh pineapple juice, and season with salt and pepper. Using a large, wide spoon, scoop the shrimp-avocado mixture inside the reserved avocado shells as shown. Serve immediately and enjoy!
My next two recipes are kind of intertwined. I would have to say that at least 90% of all the shrimp recipes I share are for colossal to extra-large shrimp, but for the next two, we use a smaller size which is perfect for these recipes. Instead of the usual 16/20, 21/25, or 26/30’s, I love using 31/40’s. Yes, the bag of 31/40’s will call them large shrimp, but I consider these to be more in the medium range. The bigger the shrimp, the better their snap, which is always a selling point, plus when grilling, you need them large to avoid them falling through the grates. For one, this batch is meant for the pan in the kitchen. The first of these two is a pan-seared citrus shrimp that is again, so full of flavor. As for the second of these next two recipes, it is for an elegant summer salad that uses the leftover shrimp from the first. I recommend making the pan-seared recipe with plenty of extra shrimp and sauce, as the sauce is what I use for the dressing for the salad. Let’s focus on the dinner first, though. As a rule, when
using shrimp as a main course, 6-8 oz of shrimp are used in most recipes per person. This recipe is for 3 lbs of 31/40 shrimp, which is for 93 -120 shrimp, which usually gives you a number right in the middle, so about in the 105 range. This recipe is for 6-8 people, so if making for 4-5, you will likely have a pound of shrimp leftover for some great salads the following day. You’ll get the gist of what I’m saying once you make it. This is combined with some crazy good citrus flavors as well as garlic, and is one of the quickest and easiest recipes you will find that gives you such outstanding results. You can have this made in 15 minutes, which will make for some happy fans. It is also great when served over rice if used as dinner - it’s bright and chock-full of summer flavors. (And yes, this makes a great app as well!)
Pan Seared Citrus Shrimp
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh orange juice, about 2 oranges
½ cup fresh lemon juice, about 3 lemons
5 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion or shallot
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided Pinch red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt
3 lbs uncooked medium shrimp, 31/40 in size, peeled and deveined 1 medium orange, cut into wedges or slices
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, 2 tsp of the parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture into a large skillet set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5-8 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cover, and cook until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes. Top with the remaining parsley and serve with
orange and lemon slices on the side, although I often throw the slices into the liquid when I toss the shrimp in. Deee-licious!
Now for the salad. This simple but flavorful shrimp salad is perfect for meal prep for lunch or dinner, thanks to the citrus shrimp, creamy avocado, and the crunch of sliced almonds over fresh greens of choice. You know how to cook the shrimp, so here is the rest of the recipe for a quick and simple salad. This is meant for 4 of you. If you care to add any extra veggies to the salad, please, have at it.
Pan Seared Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad
1 lb medium pan-seared citrus shrimp from above 8 cups of greens, such as arugula, spinach, spring mix, or whatever sounds good
Fruity or lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil, optional
Juice of ½ lemon or ½ orange
1-2 avocados, sliced or diced
1 shallot, minced
4 oz sliced almonds, toasted Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
As for the shrimp, you can either slightly microwave or heat them via stovetop, or if you prefer chilled, you’re all set. Toss the shrimp with the salad greens in a large bowl. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, and if desired (which I strongly suggest), some of the sauce remaining from the shrimp with a generous squeeze of citrus, and toss lightly to coat. If you don’t have any citrus olive oil, you can add citrus juice to a small amount of oil and go that route. Add the avocado, shallots, and sliced almonds, and then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.
Grilled shrimp on skewers are one of the most common routes to go when
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grilling shrimp, mainly because it’s much easier to flip them on skewers than to do so one at a time. I usually do this recipe as an appetizer, but as usual, that choice is up to you. Like many shrimp recipes, this one has a south-of-the-border feel to it. Prep and cooking times are quick, but the shrimp will need to be marinated for 2-3 hours. Depending on your mood and if using it as an app or meal, I usually use baby kabob sticks, putting only 2-3 shrimp on each with thin slices of lime. If you use it for dinner, use bigger skewers and add veggies if you care to, along with the lime slices. As an app, this will be good for 8 or so, and if as a meal, likely 4-6. After using smaller shrimp for the last two, let’s go back to using 16/20’s in size, which averages out to 36 shrimp or so. The unique flavors of south of the border will be wonderfully obvious in a very appealing fashion.
South of The Border Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
2 lb raw jumbo shrimp, 16-20 in size, peeled and deveined
2/3 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tsp minced jalapeno
4 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
Thin slices of fresh lime if placing shrimp on skewers
Chopped cilantro for garnish Wedges of fresh lime for squeezing over top of grilled shrimp
If using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes
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ier. Place shrimp in a wide, shallow bowl or dish and set aside. In a small bowl with high sides, combine all ingredients from olive oil through black pepper and pour into your food processor or blender until it’s smooth. Pour marinade over shrimp and gently stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, turning them about halfway through. If using skewers, thread shrimp onto skewers, with a folded slice of lime in between shrimp. Heat grill to medium-high. Make sure the grates are clean and then oil them well. Set shrimp on grates and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or just until shrimp are no longer translucent and have some nice char. Place shrimp skewers on a platter and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the top.
Although all these recipes do scream summertime fun, this one holds the title. When it comes to seafood, the three following dishes are probably the most famous for outdoor summertime feasting. First and second, and often both at the same time, are lobster and clam bakes. My favorite wedding I have ever catered or been to was at a Florida sunset lobster/clam bake with everyone dressed in togas, and yes, we had Maine lobsters. It was an absolute blast where the food was as good as the time that we all had. Infants to great-grandparents were all attired in personalized sheets and ivy and/ or flowers in our hair. I could write a whole article about that night, but I digress. Those two dishes, however, epitomize summer as much as any I can personally think of. The third one is one I cook more frequently in the summer and although there are two ways to do so, I’m sharing my favorite way. The meal I am speaking of is a shrimp boil, a mixture of shrimp, sausage, corn, onion, and potatoes all cooked together. The traditional meth-
Shrimp can be grilled with or without skewers, but skewers make it eas-
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May 26, Alton Memorial Day Observances, 10 a.m., services at Riverside Cemetery and Monument Square, 603-875-3461.
May 26, Center Harbor Memorial Day Observances, parade gathers at 11:45 a.m. at Chase Circle, steps off at noon, wreath laying at the War Memorial, music at Town Docks by the Inter-Lakes Marching Band, wreath tossing into Lake Winnipesaukee, Lakeview Cemetery for music and a wreath laying, parksandrecreation@centerharbornh.gov.
May 26, Gilford Memorial Day Observances, 9:45 a.m. parade forms at parking lot of the Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Rd., proceeds to the WWI/ WWII Memorial and Pine Grove Cemetery, with prayer by Reverend Michael Graham, all veterans are invited to join in the parade, 603-527-4700.
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 26, Meredith Memorial Day Observances, step off 10:15 a.m. from American Legion Post, 6 Plymouth St., proceed to Meredith Library for opening remarks, Taps; Lang St. Cemetery, Hesky Park POW MIA for wreath laying, free lunch for all to follow at American Legion, info: 603-937-4278.
May 26, Moultonborough Memorial Day Observances, gathers at 10 a.m. at elementary school on Blake Rd. proceeds to Moultonborough Town Hall, 6 Holland Street for a remembrance ceremony, 603-476-8868.
May 26, Plymouth Memorial Day Observances, gathers at National Guard at 10:30 a.m., to Main St. Town Hall for services at 11 a.m., 603-536-1397.
May 26, Wolfeboro Memorial Day Observance, parade forms at 8:45 a.m. in Brewster Field (next to the Congregational Church, steps off 9 a.m., Main Street to dockside for ceremony, music by the Kingswood Regional High School band, info: Paul Vivian at 703-798-8978. All veterans welcome to march in the parade.
May 26-29, Look Around Lucknow Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 588 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, tickets/info.: 603-4765410, www.castleintheclouds.org.
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 28, Laconia Elementary Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
May 28, Lecture Series: Spies and Space, 7 – 8 p.m., speakers David Barnhill and Stephen Ruef, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
May 28, Polliwogs Spring, 10 – 11:15 a.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.
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 29, Guided Hike: Settlement Loop Walk, 10 a.m. – noon, Castle in the Clouds, 588 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, tickets/info.: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.
May 29, Shakespeare on Tap, 5:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 588 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, tickets/info.: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.
May 29, Through the Eyes of a Soldier, 6:30 - 8 p.m., program by Wolfeboro resident Richard Simmonds who great-grandfather was a Civil War veteran, Bradley Room, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-5692428, www.wolfeborolibrary.org
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, Craft Materials Swap, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., bring craft items to swap, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org
May 31, Forest Trail Games & Exploration, 10 a.m. – noon, multi-generational program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.
May 31, Best of Boston, comedy with Lenny Clark & Friends, 7:30 p.m., Notch Biergarten, Beans & Greens, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853, www. beansandgreensfarm.com
May 31, Intermediate Soapmaking – Colorful Soaps, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.
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, NE Fiddle Ensemble, 6:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
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
May 31, Saturday Hike: Mount Robert’s First Viewpoint, 9 – 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 588 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, tickets/info.: 603-4765410, www.castleintheclouds.org.
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 2, Music Night with the Sweetbloods, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seatings, dinner included, Castle in the Clouds, 588 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration a must.: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 3, Book and Dagger, How Scholars and Librarians Became Unlikely Spies of WWII, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
June 3, From Canvas to Film: Exploring the Art and Artists of Lucknow, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org
June 3, Music Night with Mitch Alden, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seatings, dinner included, Castle in the Clouds, 588 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration a must.: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 4, Music Night with Eric Grant, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seatings, dinner included, Castle in the Clouds, 588 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration a must.: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 4, Polliwogs Spring, 10 – 11:15 a.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-registration: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.
June 4, SBDC: Business Advising, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
June 4, Zipper Pouch, 5 - 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-5691500, www.makersmill.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, Freese Brothers Big Band, 6 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www. belknapmill.org.
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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
Barnstead Farmers Market, Saturdays starting June 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1 Parade Circle, Barnstead, email: nhbarnsteadfarmersmarket1@gmail.com, www.barnsteadfarmersmarket.com.
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
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.
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, 603-5248813, 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
Gilmanton Farmers Market, June 8-Oct. 12, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., local vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, live music and more, 1385 NH 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, 603491-1687, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com
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.
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
Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
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.
Market on Main, farmers market, every other Wed., June 11-Oct. 1, noon - 3 p.m. – every other Wed., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.
Model Yachting, 1 – 4 p.m., Back Bay Skippers at Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, watch radio controlled model yachts, NH Boat Museum, schedule: www.nhbm.org.
Molly the Trolley, 569-1080, take tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com
M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com
New England Racing Museum, 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
Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Memorial Day-mid-Sept., Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake. org, call for hours/dates of operation: 744-8689.
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.
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
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
Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 968-7194.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.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
The Market at the Weirs, Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., fresh produce, meats and artisan crafts, through Oct. 5, Weirs Community Park, 49 Lucerne Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-409-2871, www.themarketatweirs.com
Tilton Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., next to Police Dept. building, 45 Sanborn Rd., Tilton, Rt. 132, free admission, 603-409-2871, www. themarketatweirs.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 Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon – 3:30 p.m., The Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, email: wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.
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.
Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
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od is by throwing everything in a pot with seasonings, water, and butter and cooking slowly, and then you have a full-meal deal waiting for you. My favorite way to cook this is in individual foil packs that you throw on the barbie and once done, everyone has their own packet of awesome food fun. I precook my spuds and corn on my stovetop before making the packets, otherwise the shrimp would be overcooked by the time the potatoes and corn would be cooked. Andouille sausage is my sausage of choice, but you can sub any large link sausage such as sweet, mild or hot Italian sausage. It’s all cooked in a garlic butter and because of the closed-up foil, everything steams
quickly so cooking time off the grill is usually 15 minutes. This recipe is for 4 packets but as always, this recipe is very easy to multiply for larger crowds. It’s a perfect dish for a bunch of you with everyone getting their own packet of fun, and it helps on cleanup as well. Prep time is 20-25 minutes, and you know the rest.
Grilled Shrimp Boil in Foil Pack
1¼ lbs baby potatoes, cut in half or quarters depending on size
2-3 ears corn on the cob, depending on size, cleaned, and each ear cut into 5-6 rounds
1 ¼ lb raw shrimp, 16/20 in size, thawed, peeled, and deveined
12-16 oz Andouille smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium Vidalia onion, thinly sliced 6 or more cloves garlic, minced
2 sticks of butter, melted
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
Lemon slices & chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Tear 8 large heavy-duty foil sheets, 12 x 12 to 15 x 15 inches in size. Set them aside. Add 8 cups of water to a large pot and set over high heat, bringing it to a boil. Add the potatoes and corn to the boiling water, reduce the heat to a steady simmer and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Drain. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, sausages, onion, potatoes, and corn. Add garlic to the melted butter and add to the shrimp mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning and stir until thoroughly combined. Divide the shrimp mixture ingredients between 4 of the aluminum foil sheets. Wrap the
foils tightly around the ingredients and seal it all together. Place the 4 packets, folded side down, on the remaining foil sheets and wrap up once again. Place the packets directly on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking. Remove from the grill and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to continue to cook. Carefully open the packets being careful not to get hit with escaping steam as it will hurt, garnish the shrimp boil with lemon and parsley and serve and enjoy! The perfect party food for summer. If the weather is bad, you can cook these in a 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. Game over today my friends. We’ll catch up again next week as Bike Week is just around the corner. Until then, keep those taste buds of yours happy and smiling and if you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to fenwaysox10@gmail.com
Small Bookstores Make And Sell Dreams
By Thomas P. Caldwell
Owners and managers of small bookstores have similar things to say about being in a place with physical copies of the books people want. Izzy Usle at Innisfree Bookshop’s Laconia store said, “It’s a truly a dream job, to be surrounded by books and be able to try to make a space that people are calm in and that they enjoy.”
Jeanne Snowdon, owner of Country Booksellers in Wolfeboro, had a similar comment. “I’ve always wanted to own a bookstore, but it was one of those dreams I didn’t think I would ever get to,” she said. That dream became real on April 1 when she took over ownership of a store dating back to 1994 when the original owner, Karen Baker, opened it at a different location. Jeanne is the third owner, and said, “So many people come in and say, first of all, thank you for taking over, because they say we can’t let it go, you know? It makes this town special, because there’s so few independent bookstores, right? And so they thank us all the time for that.”
At a time when online sales are leading to the closure of many retail stores, the small bookstores rely on communty engagement for survival. Mansfield’s Books And More in Tilton also carries collectible items and has an area set aside as a food pantry to help the poor and homeless.
The Readery in Plymouth is a nonprofit store operated by Lakes Region Community Services. It relies on
book donations and offers them at below-market rates.
Heidi Nichols says The Readery is popular with residents. “They always check with us first, because they know that we support individuals, and they help us out by giving us their business … and it’s an inexpensive way to get their books. If you’re interested in a book, it’s half off the US publisher’s price, unless it’s - I call it - ‘loved a little more’.”
George Mansfield has owned a number of small bookstores in the Franklin-Tilton area. “I was born and lived [in Franklin] all my life and was a teacher for 35 years in Franklin schools, and retired. I had open-heart surgery, and decided I’d need to do something a little slower,” he said. The Tilton store
is “just about my fourth or fifth store I’ve opened, and each time I’ve closed, it’s been for a variety of reasons — not economic reasons, but just either health or family issues. But I’ve been here for about six years now.”
Mansfield’s Books And More carries a large selection of collectible items — “a variety of things, some antiques, including myself,” George said. Most are items he has purchased, but he also has a large number of contributors who bring objects when they are cleaning their garages or assisting with estate settlements.
“I keep my prices extremely low, because there’s no investment on my side, other than the time,” he observed. As for the books, he said he switched his focus from fiction to non-fiction
because that seems to be more popular right now. He also carries a large selection of children’s books. “That’s my favorite genre to work with, because I was a reading teacher,” he said. “I consider it my hobby more than anything else,” George said, “and it’s a great community service as well. I have probably about a half a dozen people who come in on a daily basis, brilliant people. … Sometimes I’ll have four people sitting up here, all having a conversation about whatever topic.”
Autumn Siders started working at the Country Bookseller as a teenager and became the store’s second owner after Karen Baker died. Even after she, in turn, sold the business to Jeanne Snowdon, she has continued as a part-time employee and consultant as Jeanne and her husband, Andrew, settle in and prepare for a busy summer season at “the little town bookstore with the big town selection”.
Indeed, the store carries an extended collection of books of all types, from bestsellers to the works of local authors. If a customer comes in for a book they do not carry, they will order it. (Andrew indicated a set of shelves behind the counter that had several custom-ordered books waiting to be picked up.)
Jeanne said she is thinking about bringing back the small coffee shop that used to operate in a corner of the
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Owner Jeanne Snowdon behind the sales desk at Country Booksellers in Wolfeboro. (Tom Caldwell Photo)
store, and they regularly bring in local authors for readings and book signings. As they prepare to celebrate the store’s 31st anniversary this summer, they are partnering with the Wright Museum of World War II to bring authors in their lecture series to speak and sign copies of their books. Prior to purchasing the store, Jeanne had worked at the Wolfeboro Public Library, and she is working with them to promote an author who will be speaking there about her debut novel.
Another community connection is the Friday morning women’s group that meets at the store, and because Andrew plays the guitar, they also may put together an informal music circle.
“I’m so thankful to Karen, and especially to Autumn, just for being here,”
Jeanne concluded.
Izzy Usle, 25, recalls going to Innisfree Bookshop at the Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith when she was four-years-old. The owner, Casey Gerken, opened a second location on Main Street in Laconia in 2022, and Izzy now manages that store.
“I worked at the Meredith one for a year, then I moved to Maine for a little bit, and then about two months ago, I came back to manage [this] store,” she said.
“It’s a little more eclectic than the Meredith store,” she said, “because the
people that come in are locals to Laconia, and this is a little closer for them than the one in Meredith. So whatever they’re interested in at the time, and they often have things that are outside of, you know, what we expect sometimes.”
That means that, like Country Booksellers, Innisfree takes a lot of special book orders.
“You have popular authors’ names like any other bookstore — generally New York Times bestsellers and things that are nominated for prizes” such as the Pulitzer Prize, she said. “People that come in are willing to support their local store.”
She also carries fun things that can serve as gifts for family members and friends. “I do a lot of the ordering for that, and so we try to make it fun and exciting. It draws people of all ages,” Izzy said. She also noted that there is a place on the store’s website for authors to apply to have their books placed in the store.
For more information on the small, local bookstores, visit www.innisfreebookshop.com, www.thecountrybookseller.com. Find Mansfield’s Books and More, and The Readery on Facebook.
Meet the Goats & Discover Livestock Landscaping
On Saturday, May 31, from 11 am to 1 pm, attendees can meet the goats of Broken Boat Farm at the Meredith Public Library, 91 Main Street. Vincent VanGoat, Wayne Goatzky, Abigail Baaadams, Hermione Grazer, Michael Angelgoat, and others will be visiting the library at the parking lot entrance. Farm owners Kelly and Josh will be available to discuss the fun and environmentally friendly practice of livestock landscaping and answer questions.
There will be a table with mini grain
bags available for purchase to feed the goats (2 mini grain bags for $1). Photobooks of before & after pictures of previous jobs that show the goats’ work will be on display.
Broken Boat Farm, LLC (known for ‘VanGoat Family Landscaping’) uses goats and sheep for vegetation management and land reclamation projects, such as invasive species and overgrowth control, Commercial & Residential Solar Grazing, Municipal landscaping, and field reclamation.
Photo by Stoddard Whitridge
Poster carrying quote from Plato. (Tom Caldwell Photo)
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Residents Urged to Leave Fawns and Other Young Wildlife Alone
In the coming weeks, deer will begin giving birth around the Granite State, with most deer fawns being born in May and June. Each spring, many New Hampshire residents see young deer by themselves and fear the worst. Has the mother died? Has she abandoned her fawn? The answer in most cases is no. The doe is usually not far off, waiting to return to feed her newborn.
Adult deer can be easily detected by predators due to their scent and large size. For these reasons, does will spend extended periods away from their fawns to disassociate their scent from the fawn, helping to keep them safe from predators. For the first month of
life, the doe will only visit the fawn a few times a day to nurse quickly before leaving again, although usually not going too far away.
Some well-intentioned people who see fawns alone, however, assume that they have been abandoned and may take them in to try to help. Most of the time, this act removes the fawn from the care it needs. The best chance a young wild animal has to survive is in its natural environment under the care of its mother. If you care, leave them there.
If you suspect a fawn or other young
wildlife has been abandoned, injured, or orphaned, do not move the animal. Contact the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department by emailing wildlife@wildlife.nh.gov or calling 603271-2461 to initiate a report. Department staff can assess the situation and help determine the best course of action. In most instances, it is advisable to leave the fawn or other animal alone and allow time for the mother to return. Do not approach, pet, or feed wildlife, and never remove any animal from its habitat. Only qualified people with special rehabilitator permits, issued through the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, may take in and care for injured or orphaned wildlife. Improper care of injured or orphaned wildlife frequently leads to sickness or death, and often the animals cannot be returned to the wild. For example, deer fawns that have been fed the wrong type of milk or formula will develop severe diarrhea (scours). For a full list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators, visit www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/rehabilitators.
Please remember, the best way to help young wildlife is by keeping them wild. For more information, visit www. wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/ white-tailed-deer-new-hampshire.
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Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking in New Hampshire
Memorial Day weekend has been the traditional start of the summer hiking season in New Hampshire. As you make plans for the season to get outside to hike, bike, kayak, or climb, be prepared for changeable late spring weather conditions, and also be aware that snow and ice may still be present at higher elevations despite the green grass in your backyard.
Outdoor enthusiasts are also encouraged to purchase a voluntary Hike Safe card for 2025. Card proceeds help defray the costs of training and of search and rescue equipment for Fish and Game Law Enforcement Conservation Officers, preparing them to come to your aid if the unexpected happens.
“People must always take personal responsibility as they head out by acknowledging their physical limitations, being aware of changing weather conditions, and knowing when it’s time to turn back,” said Fish and Game Law Enforcement Chief Colonel Kevin Jordan. “Some locations at higher elevations are still holding snow and may require micro spikes or even snowshoes to cross. It is imperative
that people enjoying New Hampshire’s natural resources exercise a high degree of caution. Unsafe and irresponsible behavior also puts first responders at extreme risk of injury.”
Colonel Jordan strongly recommends that hikers and outdoor enthusiasts be prepared by carrying with them the 10 essentials for changeable weather conditions and unanticipated emergencies which include: map, compass, warm clothing including a sweater or fleece jacket, long pants(wool or synthetic), and wool hat, extra food and water, flashlight or headlamp, matches/ firestarters, first aid kit/repair kit, whistle, rain/wind jacket and pants, and a pocket knife.
Read more about safe hiking at www. wildnh.com/outdoor-recreation/hiking-safety.html.
2025 Hike Safe cards cost $25 for an individual, or $35 for a family, and are good for the calendar year ending December 31, 2025. The price is the same for both residents and nonresidents.
Cards can be purchased online at www.wildnh.com/safe and at New Hampshire Fish and Game Depart-
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Purchasing a hunting or fishing license also provides you with the same protection as a Hike Safe card. In addition to Hike Safe card revenues, Fish and Game’s Search and Rescue Fund is supported by a $1 fee collected for each boat, snowmobile, and OHRV registered in New Hampshire.
It’s your responsibility to hike safe. Be sure to follow the hiker responsibility code by being knowledgeable about where you are going and what the local weather and terrain conditions will be, leaving your plans with someone, turning back in inclement weather or if you are running out of daylight, and planning for emergencies. Visit www. hikesafe.com for more information.
Behind the Scenes: Barnstormers Theatre Crew
By Mike Moore
Tamworth, New Hampshire, has been the home to one of the more renowned summer stock theatres in the country. The Barnstormers Theatre began entertaining Lakes Region audiences in 1931, marking the upcoming season as their 95th year of bringing art to life onstage. Founded by Francis Cleveland, an actor and the youngest son of President Grover Cleveland, The Barnstormers attracts professional actors and crew from around the region, as well as many professionals from around the country. Year after year, many of the theatre’s brightest seek the opportunity to be a part of a company and put on a show in such a historic and scenic setting.
The Barnstormers earned its name due to the fact that its first acting troupe, assembled in 1931, would travel town to town throughout the region to put on performances during the weekdays, but always beginning and ending their run at home in Tamworth. When the opportunity arose to purchase a permanent home just four years into The Barnstormers’ existence, the company seized the opportunity, and from the 1935 season moving forward, every show has been performed at The Barnstormers Theatre, a converted store on Main Street in Tamworth. Consisting of over 40 cast and crew members each season, the challenge of putting together multiple stage productions within the brief couple of months of New
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Hampshire summer is one that The Barnstormers Theatre Artistic Director Jordan Ahnquist and the entire crew relish. Each season, the theatre offers five productions in approximately ten weeks’ time, giving theatre-goers a chance to see plays and musicals of different varieties. But in the months of June and September, the theatre serves as host to several other shows and performances. According to Ahnquist, who’s been a part of Barnstormers for many years, but in his first season as Artistic Director, “We’re excited to get to work on these projects. I think we have a feel-good season planned that audiences will enjoy.”
With so much magic to plan and so little time to accomplish it, summer stock theatre takes the hard work and talents of many different individuals beyond those seen on stage. The lighting, the sound, the costumes, and the props all need to be as perfect as the actors performing, so although those roles in a production may be behind the scenes, they are equally deserving of the audience applause and admiration. At the heart of all that needs to be accomplished backstage is the Production Manager. With countless tasks to manage simultaneously, starting well before the first rehearsal through well beyond the final bows, the passion for and dedication to theatre are a must for the person in this role. At The Barnstormers, Michele Begley takes on Production Manager duties for the
second summer in a row, her third year with the theatre. During the offseason, Begley works as a Production Stage Manager for the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, so theatre is a lifelong passion and pursuit. Ahnquist thought the title “Rockstar” was apt for Begley when speaking about her contributions to the company.
It’s not uncommon for theatre professionals like Ahnquist and Begley to make their way back to Tamworth year after year because of the stellar experience. In order to provide professional, entertaining theatre to full venues night after night for nearly a century, the team of 40 people involved in the production, crucially, must work well together when under deadlines. When speaking about each member of the crew, Ahnquist often cited several and sometimes dozens of years’ experience with the theatre. That is likely because The Barnstormers’ primary focus is on creating a family atmosphere, treating their summer of hard work a little like summer camp.
Other behind-the-scenes roles that help put on such quality productions each year play very important parts, yet require very different sets of skills and talents. Leading the technical staff is the Technical Director, a role that oversees all aspects of the set design and construction. Being able to turn scaled drawings into the three-dimensional world that tells the show’s story as much as the actors is a crucial skill
to have, and being handy with power tools is a must. Another valuable part of the crew is the Head Carpenter, who has the task of completing all scenic construction for each show, in addition to various other duties such as set install and strike, maintaining inventory, and making any modifications throughout the run of the shows. Quality and precision are qualities that are best utilized in this role. The Scenic Change Artist is responsible for all painting required for each show, from the large-scale set pieces to the more delicate work of stenciling. Having a knack for color mixing and working with floor treatments are qualities that make a great Scenic Change Artist.
The Sound Supervisor not only captains the sound board every night of every show, but they are also responsible for ensuring all the sound equipment is positioned precisely to capture the sound of the performance perfectly for the audience. Expertise in working with sound consoles is an ideal skill for this important position. For the person acting as Head Electrician, they will be responsible for all aspects of lighting, from inspection and inventory to hanging the lights each night for all five productions.
The Costume Shop Manager is responsible for all aspects of the show’s costumes, including overseeing the de-
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sign, fitting, and managing the inventory. The Wardrobe Supervisor assists the Costume Shop Manager with inventory during shows but also has the chance to work in the costume shop, assisting with stitching and alterations. The Prop Master is in charge of all the props for each show, from the hand props used by the actors to the furniture and set dressing seen on the stage. Maintaining the inventory before, during, and after each show requires a strong attention to detail in each of these positions on the crew, particularly in shows where actors have multiple “quick change” moments, or the plot of the play transitions back and forth between two separate scenes, with only a brief window to accomplish the change.
Several members of the season’s production crew are filling apprentice roles. Ahnquist was particularly fond of the workshops that The Barnstormers offers to the apprentices there for
the summer. He thought it was a great way to foster the interest of those in college or the early part of their theatre careers. There are apprentice roles specific to set construction and carpentry, and also with the wardrobe department for those interested in costuming. There are also three general apprentice spots, where the apprentice can get involved
in many aspects of the work behind the scenes, including sound, electrics, paint, or those interested in marketing or front-of-house roles. Being involved in the apprentice program gives these young professionals a tremendous opportunity to learn from and work with qualified professionals in the field.
For their 95th season, The Barnstormers Theatre and the tireless and talented people involved will put on five beloved shows this summer. Starting on June 28, theatre lovers can see Something Rotten, a Tony-nominated musical that puts a hilarious spin on Shakespearean times. The troupe will waste no time before premiering their second show of the season, Barefoot in the Park, on July 10. This classic Neil Simon play has been a favorite of audiences for decades. For the season’s third show, The Barnstormers will be putting on Front Row to Murder, an Agatha Christie-inspired play that is
an homage to Tamworth and written by the company’s own Jordan Reeves. The clever and thrilling play is a mystery about a murder that occurs during a murder mystery play performed at a cozy summer theatre. This world premiere will run from July 24 through August 2.
Shortly after the cast and crew wrap Front Row to Murder, they will be back on stage to perform Agatha Christie’s captivating murder mystery, The Mousetrap. And for the fifth and final show of the 2025 season, The Barnstormers will stage the Tony-winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This hilarious and beloved musical tells the story of young students vying to win a prestigious spelling championship. Performances will start on August 21 and run through August 30.
The Barnstormers are as big a part of the charm and appeal of Tamworth and the Lakes Region as the leaves in autumn. Whether here in New Hampshire for the summer and looking for season tickets, or just up for a short vacation and want to take the family for a night of quality theatre, The Barnstormers offers the opportunity to order tickets to single shows through their website at www.barnstormerstheatre.org. For those looking for season tickets or wanting to offer donation support, there is contact information provided on the website as well. Take the opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the professional artistry of everyone from on stage and behind the scenes this summer during The Barnstormers Theatre’s 95th season.
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Gaelic Storm at Full Force: After 20 Years, the Celtic Powerhouse Is Just Hitting Its Stride
Stone Mountain Arts Center is thrilled to welcome back Gaelic Storm on Friday, June 13. Tickets for the 8 pm show are available at stonemountainarts.com or by calling 207-935-7292. Lobby opens at 5 pm, dinner service begins at 6 pm.
It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. This multi-national,
Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2000 shows, it is a true force to be reckoned with. With their latest release, Go Climb a Tree, their music has never sounded more representative of themselves as musicians and as live performers.
The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and
Makers Mill Launches Upcycled Clothing Club as Part of Monthly Fiber Mingle Series
Makers Mill is weaving something new into its community programming with the launch of the Upcycled Clothing Club, kicking off at the Fiber Arts Evening Mingle on Tuesday, June 3, from 6-8 pm. This free monthly event welcomes all fiber lovers—seasoned stitchers and curious beginners alike.
The Mingle is a relaxed, social gathering where participants bring their own fiber arts projects—sewing, embroidery, weaving, quilting, basket making, leather work, and more—to work on in a supportive, creative space. Bring along that project you’ve had sitting in the cupboard forever and finish it! Share your knowledge and stories, and ask for tips. Knowledgeable volunteers from the Fiber Arts Circle are there to offer guidance and connection. Held the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8 pm, the Mingle is free and open to ages 15 and up. Registration is helpful, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. A second Fiber Mingle
also takes place on the second Monday afternoon from 1-3 pm.
The new Upcycled Clothing Club invites makers to transform old clothing into one-of-a-kind creations, keeping the upcycling spirit of Makers Mill’s popular Fashion Show alive all year long. To kick things off, the June 3 mingle will feature a demonstration on upcycling T-shirts into fun and functional new pieces.
“Upcycling is a creative, sustainable way to express yourself using what you already have,” says Jeanne Flanagan, Fiber Arts Circle Leader. “With fabric stores closing and thrifting on the rise, it’s more relevant than ever.”
Makers Mill is a nonprofit makerspace and vocation hub in Wolfeboro, offering classes, tools, and community across fiber arts, woodworking, tech, and more. Free tours are offered every Friday and the first Saturday of the month at 10 am. Learn more at makersmill.org.
it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure. The country-music folks adore the storytelling, the bluegrass-heads love the instrumentals, Celtic fans love their devotion to tradition, and the rockers simply relish the passion they play their instruments with. Each band member, in their own way, expresses a deep gratitude for their fans, but it’s best summed up in the words of Patrick Murphy: “The fans are the ones that have given us this life. We’re here for them.”
“You have to see us live. We are the true working-mans’ band,” says Ryan Lacey
The dedication to live shows date all the way back to the mid-1990s, when
Gaelic Storm kicked off its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, California. Due to their discovery at the pub, by the end of the decade, the musicians had appeared in the blockbuster film Titanic (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”). This laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually find them topping the Billboard World Chart six times, making appearances at mainstream music festivals, and regularly headlining the largest Irish Festivals across the country, all the while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band, whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.
Program Explores Farm History as Reflected in Robert Frost’s Poems
Poet and author Jeffrey Zygmont returns to the Meredith Historical Society on Tuesday, June 3, with a new presentation, “Robert Frost on the Farm: New Hampshire Farming in 1900 as Told by the Poet.” This follows the popularity of his 2024 talk, “Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost.”
Zygmont will recite selected Frost poems centered on early 20th-century farm life, offering historical context and insights into Frost’s life and artistic vision. The event celebrates both local heritage and the enduring power of Frost’s verse. “Robert Frost’s poetry helps us understand
the rigors and beauty of rural New England life,” said Zygmont.
The free program begins at 7 pm at the Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive. Doors open at 6:30 pm for light refreshments. Sponsored by New Hampshire Humanities, the event invites audience participation in a discussion of Frost’s work. “Farming was a key part of early Meredith history,” said Historical Society President John Hopper. “We’re fortunate to welcome Jeffrey again this year.”
For more details and the full 2025 Speaker Series schedule, visit www. meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.
Explore Newfound with NLRA’s EcoTours
The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) is ready for summer with their Newfound EcoTours, a two-hour boat tour that brings passengers up close to the eye-popping scenery and abundant wildlife on Newfound Lake. Newfound EcoTours are a popular summer activity for visitors to Newfound and long-time residents alike. Passengers encounter wildlife such as loons and eagles, see the lake from a new perspective, and learn about NLRA’s work in the watershed.
Newfound EcoTours depart from Grey Rocks Conservation Area Friday-Sunday at 10am and 1pm from May 24 to June 15, then Thursday-Sunday from June 19 to August 31, by advance reservation only. Special arrangements can be made for other days and times by
emailing EcoTours@NewfoundLake.org or calling 603-744-8689. NLRA members receive a 25% discount on the price of the tour. You can learn more and book your tour at: NewfoundLake.org/EcoTours
Newfound EcoTours are part of NLRA’s initiative to introduce residents and visitors of the Newfound area to the unique qualities of Newfound Lake and the importance of protecting it.
The mission of the Newfound Lake Region Association is to protect Newfound Lake and its watershed. The Association, through education, programs, and collaboration, promotes conservation and preservation of the region’s natural, social, and economic resources. Visit www.NewfoundLake.org to learn more.
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project incorporating techniques from the course to reflect individual style. The course runs five weeks, May 27 –June 24, Tuesdays, 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm at Lakes Region Art Gallery in the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300 Tilton, NH 03276. Limited spaces available; $200 course fee, visit www. mcquadefinearts.com/art-classes to secure your spot.
