Blueberries: The Fruit Of The Summer Season
By Thomas P. Caldwell
Nothing says “summer” like fresh blueberries. Not only are they widely available and delicious, they contain antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals — unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to aging and diseases such as cancer.
Beyond the health benefits, blueberries are fun to pick. Unlike harvesting some fruits and vegetables, blueberries tend to fall off the bush right into one’s hand with little effort required. Of course, that means being ready to catch them before they fall to the ground, and not catching them with too much force so that they get crushed. (Experts say the rule is: If you “accidentally” damage a blueberry, you must eat it right away. That hard-and-fast rule may account for the blueberry-pickers who come away with blueberry stains around their mouths.)
Blueberries come in two general categories: high-bush blueberries, which are the most common cultivated variety in the United States; and low-bush or “wild” blueberries, which tend to be smaller but richer in antioxidants.
As a child, we would roam along the electric power lines where wild blueberries grew in profusion. It likely took some time to fill our berry containers, but we had so much fun that we did not really notice how long we were out. While many of the berries undoubtedly reached our mouths, rather than the containers we brought to collect them, we would still come home with full buckets that would be turned into
blueberry pies or served with milk in a bowl.
It was not until much later that we decided it was easier and quicker to pick or buy the high-bush varieties, which could fill a container much sooner. When a relative bought a farm with what seemed to be 1,000 blueberry bushes, we were happy to help out with the pruning and picking.
Today, many farms offer pick-yourown blueberry options. In the Lakes Region, they include Norland Berries off Route 28 in Barnstead (603-7762021), Locke’s Blueberry Farm on North Barnstead Road in Center Barnstead (603-776-2021), Stonybrook Farm on Glidden Road in Gilford (603-
293-4300), Triple Trouble Farm on Cherry Valley Road in Gilford, Green Acres Farm on Donkin Hill Road in New Hampton (203-533-9090), and Surowiec Farm on Perley Hill Road in Sanbornton (603-286-4069).
Those who want to grow their own blueberries will need to be sure to pick the varieties that are suited to their area. Also, consider planting a variety of species so they ripen at different times during the season. Multiple varieties also allow for cross-pollination, which means that plants will produce higher-quality berries.
Keep in mind that blueberry bushes prefer soil within a certain acidic range — ideally between pH 4.5 and 5.5.
Pruning the older branches is important because, as they age, the stems produce fewer berries. It is best to prune during the late winter when the plants are dormant to prevent plant shock. Blueberries can be ready for picking anytime between mid-June and mid-August, but they do not all ripen at the same time. It is not unusual to see ripe blue or blue-gray berries on the same clump as green, white, or red berries. Pick only the darkest blue ones for the sweetest flavor, but if you accidentally find some reddish ones in your container, they may continue to ripen after picking. Green or white berries will not ripen once they are picked.
There is a bit of art in the picking of the berries. Before starting, it is a good idea to wash your hands, and when you go out, wear a hat — there is not much shade in the blueberry patch. Bring a wide, shallow one-gallon bucket, preferably with a harness to hold it. An early-morning start is best for both the berries and the picker.
When harvesting them, gently roll the berries off the stem and into your palm, then into the bucket or basket. The reason for avoiding a deep, large container is that the weight of the berries can crush those on the bottom.
Later in the season, when full clumps of berries are ripe, you can simply cup them with your hand and, using your thumb, gently coax the berries off the
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Fully ripe berries may be easily removed in clumps.
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branch without damaging them or including the stems.
Large commercial blueberry growers often abandon manual picking for the faster mechanized harvesting machines, but they are less discerning, and more unripe berries are collected. Hand-picking is a better option; just check out the higher quality of the ber-
ries offered at a farmers’ market.
There are manual tools that make the harvesting easier, and they do not result in too many unwanted berries being scooped up with the ripe ones.
One thing to keep in mind when blueberries are ripe: Birds know exactly when that is, and are ready. They will beat you to them if you’re not quick enough. Just a day’s delay may allow them to strip a shrub bare. However, it may be more trouble to protect the berries by placing netting over the bushes,
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If you end up with more blueberries than you can eat right away, they are perfectly good frozen, and they will be ready any time you want to make a batch of blueberry pancakes, blueberry muffins, or another of those blueberry pies.
Besides the wonderful taste, their health benefits make blueberries the perfect “superfood” that is low in
calories and good for you (even in a pie). They are among the most nutrient-dense berries, with a one-cup serving providing 13 percent of the daily value for fiber, 14 percent of Vitamin C, and 24 percent of Vitamin K. A cup also contains just 84 calories because of the high water content.
For all those reasons, there is no excuse for not getting out to pick some blueberries this summer, or at least to purchase some at a local farmers’ market. Your taste buds and your healthy body will thank you for the effort.
Windham Community Band Continues Summer Concert Series
After a few years away, the Windham Community Band returns to the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand this Saturday to continue the free summer concert series.
The concert will take place on Saturday, July 26, at 7 pm in Cate Park.
The Windham Community Bands began more than a decade ago and has grown in both size and musicianship in that time, and has established itself as a professional-quality symphonic band. The band is considered one of the largest and most active concert bands in the state, rehearsing and performing throughout the year.
The band has performed in Hampton Beach, Newburyport, Haverhill, and Lowell, Mass., and in summer concert programs throughout southern New Hampshire.
The band is comprised completely of volunteers ranging in age from teens to seniors, and they come from various backgrounds. Many are music teachers, while others are doctors, business people, technical professionals, and retirees. Some are still students. Band members come from towns throughout the area.
The Windham Community Band plays a repertoire of music that most will find familiar, including Broadway musicals, popular medleys, swing,
jazz, marches, and other favorites.
The Windham Concert Band director is Spencer Aston, an accomplished trumpet player, soloist, conductor, clinician, and teacher. He holds faculty positions at Bridgewater State, UMassBoston, and the Powers School of Music. The assistant director is Pam Choinski, who is the band director at Abby Kelley Foster High School in Worcester, Mass.
The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand is a non-profit group that sponsors free concerts in Cate Park each Saturday throughout July and August. The group is always looking for a wide variety of musical styles to fill the Saturday night series, and the opening week of the series brings the sounds of traditional concert
bands.
The concerts run from 7 to 9 pm, in Cate Park in downtown Wolfeboro.
Though there is no charge for the concert, a pass-the-hat offering is taken at intermission to help support the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand’s mission to bring quality acts to Wolfeboro every summer.
The Windham Community Band
will play at 7 pm on Saturday, July 26, weather permitting. The concerts are subject to weather conditions. If bad weather is threatening and the concert has to be postponed, there will be a sign posted at the park entrance near the town docks and will be posted online at wolfeborobandstand.org and on the group’s Facebook page.
The Windham Community Band is the next act in the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concert series. The group plays July 26 at the Cate Park Bandstand beginning at 7 p.m.
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ELEMENTS: The Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute
SAT., AUGUST 23 • 7:30 PM
PETER CINCOTTI
“Killer on the Keys” Show
SAT., AUGUST 16 • 7:30 PM
TED VIGIL: Songs of John Denver
WED., AUGUST 27 • 7:30 PM Featuring Regional Kingswood High School Students
Experience Flax to Linen at Gilmanton’s Historic Retting Pond
From 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, July 26, the Gilmanton Historical Society invites you to come experience Flax to Linen production as it was done in colonial times at the site’s historic flax retting pond. This site contains the only identified flax retting pond in the State!
Discover the amazing qualities of linen and learn why this ancient fiber is making a comeback as a fabric of the future. Try your hand at processing flax or watch a wonderful team of presenters transform this ancient plant from stalk to thread to fabric. Stroll through the Howe Barn to view the exhibit of flax & linen artifacts as well as a collection of antique farm implements.
Blacksmithing will be presented by Norm Miner. In addition, lacemaking demos will be presented by the New England Lace Group.
Like to hike?
The Howe Conservation Area includes a beautiful hike to Meetinghouse Pond on the Joe Urner Trail.
Farm & Flax Day will occur at Tom Howe Conservation Area, 245 Meeting House Rd, Gilmanton. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged for the ongoing restoration efforts. The rain date is set for Sunday, July 27. For more information, visit gilmantonhistoricalsociety.org or the Facebook event at www.facebook.com/ share/16XQ2myHCo.
Screen Printing Basics with William Mitchell
Join the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on Sunday, July 27, from 12 pm - 5 pm for a Screen Printing Basics Class with juried artist William Mitchell. Are you interested in learning more about screen printing or wanting to further develop your screen printing ideas and techniques? Dover printmaker William Mitchell will guide you in exploring the history of the process and basic techniques to get you started. In this workshop, we will learn how to paint directly on the screen with Speedball drawing fluid and Speedball screen filler to create a permanent silkscreen stencil that can be utilized to print ink directly on paper or fabric. Students are welcome to bring a simple sketch idea, no larger than 5x7, to help prepare
their screen. The class will provide all materials to use, but an apron or old clothes are recommended. The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.
Tuition is $65.00 per student with a $10 materials fee paid to the instructor on the day of class. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Those who wish to take the class must sign up by Wednesday, July 23.
To register for this workshop, call the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery at (603) 279-7920 or visit the Gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith. For more details, visit our website at meredith.nhcrafts. org/classes/ and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nhcraft.
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Meredith Library Finale Goes “Out of This World”
Mountains abduction case and its surprising intersections with American culture, civil rights, and the rise of New Age thought.
The Meredith Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program series, In Search of...NH’s Unexplained, wraps up with a thought-provoking journey into one of New Hampshire’s most mysterious tales. On Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 pm, the library will host a special Zoom appearance by author Matthew Bowman, discussing his book The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill: Alien Encounters, Civil Rights, and the New Age in America
The event, free and open to the public, will take place on the large screen in the library’s Function Room at 91 Main Street. Bowman, a Professor of Religion and History at Claremont College in California, explores the 1961 White
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at Innisfree Bookshop in the days leading up to the event. Attendees will receive the program’s weekly mystery picture, qualifying them for a chance to win a prize as part of the library’s Adult Summer Reading Program.
Come explore the unknown—right here in New Hampshire. For more information about this event, contact the Meredith Public Library at (603) 279-4303, or visit www.meredithlibrary.org.
A Lakeside Tradition: 73rd Annual Hebron Fair set for July 26
On Saturday, July 26, from 9 to 3, the picturesque Hebron Common nestled at the north end of Newfound Lake will once again transform into a bustling place dotted with colorful tents when the Union Congregational Church of Hebron sponsors the 73rd Annual Hebron Fair. Although it has changed and evolved from year to year, the Hebron Fair remains one of the Lakes Region’s premier summer events. From its modest beginnings in 1952 as a small craft and bake sale in the basement of the church to the busy fairground that spreads across the center of town today, it continues to be a fun event for the whole family. The event is rain or shine, with free admis-
sion. A variety of art and craft vendors and food purveyors, the “Hebron Boutique” rummage sale, the vendor and business showcase brown bag raffle, the “Vintage Shoppe” tent featuring collectibles and gently used items, the book tent, and the baked goods/plants booth will be there. Plus, there will be Hebron Fair t-shirts, the dunking booth, and kids’ games at the “Midway,” as well as booths representing local nonprofit organizations.
As always, the church thanks everyone for their contributions and is extremely grateful for the support. The fair is a success because of the generosity of this wonderful community. For additional information, visit hebronchurchfair.org.
Spectacle Live Announces Exciting Lineup at the Colonial Theatre of Laconia
Spectacle Live is bringing a dynamic slate of performances to the Colonial Theatre of Laconia. Tickets are currently available at ColonialLaconia. com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. The lineup includes the return of the hilarious Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through The Change (April 18, 2026), a feel-good sequel packed with laughs and ‘70s-’90s hits. Experience the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir on December 3, 2025, with a magical holiday concert. And on October 23, 2025, fans of epic scores won’t want to miss a double feature: The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The
Hobbit & The Rings of Power at 4 pm, followed by The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others at 7:30 pm—both showcasing iconic film music performed by symphonic orchestras and special guests.
Located in downtown Laconia, the
beautifully restored Colonial Theatre hosts live music, theater, and more in a 750-seat historic venue. For more information, visit coloniallaconia.com or contact Pete Lally at plally@spectaclelive.com.
Free Monthly Game Night at Makers Mill
Makers Mill is bringing back the fun with its free monthly Game Night, held on the last Saturday of each month from 5:30 to 8 pm. All ages are invited to join in this relaxed evening of games, laughter, and community connection.
Game Night is the perfect chance to break out your favorite board games, discover something new, and enjoy plenty of good company. Participants are welcome to come and go as they please throughout the 2.5-hour program. A selection of games will be provided, but everyone is encouraged
to bring along a favorite to share with the group.
Guests are also invited to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to keep the energy up while the dice are rolling and cards are flying. Come solo or bring a crew—there’s something for everyone.
Pre-registration is requested to help organizers plan, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows. Participation is limited to 20 people. To reserve your spot or learn more, visit makersmill. org/gamenight.
Please call ahead for event updates. Information and schedules subject to change.
Through July 19, Little Shop of Horrors, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com
Through July, Exhibit of Antique Toys, runs for month of July, Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org
Through July 30, Floral exhibit, floral watercolors, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org
Through Sept. 1, From Spies to Satellites: The Cold War Era, exhibit on how WWII laid the grounds for the decades that followed, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Through Sept. 9, The Artwork of James Belcher, Upper Exhibit Gallery, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.
July 20, Music on the Green with Peabody’s Coal Train, 4 p.m., free, takes place outdoors at Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers. org
July 20 & 21, The Sweet Caroline Tour, Neil Diamond Tribute, 7/20: 7 p.m., 7/21: 4 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
Jully 21, Drop-in Cribbage, 1 – 3 p.m., Bradley Room, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, no registration required, 603-569-2428.
July 21, Music Night on the Carriage House Terrace, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Colin Hart performs, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
July 21, Nature Art with the Newfound Audubon Center: Fairy Houses, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., geared for 3-7 year olds, Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-224-9909, www.nhaudubon.org.
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July 21, Return to Oz, Kids in the Park, 10 – 11 a.m., IMPACT Theatre, free, first come, first served seating, 3rd floor, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, jill@belknapmill.org.
July 21, Story Time & Craft Hour at Castle in the Clouds, 11 a.m., Picnic Pavilion by Shannon Pond, free family event, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org.
July 22, A Yellowstone Spring, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., free, Joe Callanan, wildlife photographer, relates tales of his adventures in the wild, Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042.
July 22, Author Visit – Holly Thompson author of Listening to Trees, 6 – 7:30 p.m., book discussion, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303.
July 22, Lecture Series, Dr. Edward Gordon – Fireball in the Night: The Fire-Bombing of Japan and the Atomic Bomb Controversy, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, pre-paid reservations encouraged: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.
July 22, Little Sprouts at Moulton Farm, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Rd., Meredith, for ages 5-9, info/preregister: 603-279-3915.
July 22, Living an Active Life With a Healthy Lower Back, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., free, presented by Dr. Amanda from Awakening Chiropractic, Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042.
July 22, Music Night on the Carriage House Terrace, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Jaret Steer performs, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org
July 22, Newfound Nature Series – Sheryl Horton, NH Audubon 7 – 8:15 p.m. – noon, evening talk about NH wildlife, ecology, weather, history and other topics, free, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, by Newfound Lake Region Assoc. and NH Audubon Society, info: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org
July 22, Paint Picnic, 2 – 3 p.m., paint plant pots and enjoy a little summer picnic, Hall Memorial Library, 19 Park St., Northfield, 603-286-8971.
July 22, Selections from Threads, concert, 7 p.m., Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts, 114 Main St., Plymouth, program of NH Music Festival, 603-238-9007, http://nhmf.org
July 22, Time to Fold, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., origami workshop, pre-register: ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, http://www.chocoruaartworks.com/.
July 22 & 24, Paper Quilling – 3 Projects with instructor Amanda Twaddle, 1 - 3 p.m., Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, League of NH Craftsmen, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-registration: 603-284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.
July 23, Alton Market on Main, farmers market, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.
July 23, From Guns to Gramophones: Civil War and the Technology That Shaped America, speaker: Carrie Brown, 7 p.m., Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia, free, pre-registration required: 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us
July 23, Handcraft Meetup, noon, community hand-craft circle, bring your own lunch and work on your handicraft projects, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
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July 23, Key Elements, 1970s music, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Concerts on the Common, South Main St., Rochester, 603-332-4120.
July 23, Kids in the Park – Radio with DJ Heather of Lakes 101.5 FM, 10 – 11 a.m., free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, jill@belknapmill.org.
July 23, Movie: The Goonies, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com
July 23, Music Night on the Carriage House Terrace, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Another Story performs, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org
July 23, Music on the Lawn, Della Valla Trio, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
July 23, Polliwogs Summer, 9 – 11:15 a.m., pre-K accompanied by an adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm. org., pre-registration required: 603-366-5695.
July 23, Tribute to Real Country Music, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
July 24, Abby Mueller Trio, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Great Waters Summer Concerts, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, 603-569-7710, www.greatwaters.org.
July 24, Block Printing Fun, kids: 9 - 10:30 a.m.; adults: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Holderness Town Hall, 1089 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-registration: 603-986-3700, recreation@holderness-nh.gov, www.holderness-nh.gov
July 24, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
July 24, Grand Impressions, 7 p.m., NH Music Festival, Silver Center for the Arts, 7 p.m., Plymouth State University, Plymouth, http://nhmf.org.
July 24, Line Dance – Red White & Boots, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
July 24, Protecting Our Lakes – Cyanobacteria with Bree Rossiter, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org
July 24, Pulp Fiction, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com
July 24, Ricky and the Giants, 6:30 p.m., free outdoor concert, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, hosted by Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation, info.: www.tuftonboronh.gov.
July 24, Scales, Scutes and Skins with the NH Audubon Society, 1 – 2 p.m., Leavitt Park House, 334 Elm St., Laconia, presented by Laconia Public Library, 603-524-4775.
July 24, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www. castleintheclouds.org.
July 24 & 31, Textured Clay Slab Plates and Platters with instructor Suzanne Weil, 10 a.m. – noon, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, League of NH Craftsmen, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-registration: 603-284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.
July 24-Aug. 2, Front Row to Murder (World Premier), Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
July 24 & Aug. 7, Newfound EcoTour with Loon Preservation Committee biologist, 10 a.m. – noon, learn about loons, their habitat and how to protect the birds, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, by Newfound Lake Region Assoc., pre-register: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org
July 25, Book Release Party with Fiona Powell, 3 - 5 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
July 25, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
July 25, Stories on the Farm, Whispers on Winnipesaukee A Haley Mae Story by Martha Kruse, 10 – 11:30 a.m., activity for all ages, RSVP: 603-652-7840, nhfarmmuseum.info@gmail.com, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton.
July 25, Summer Art Show Opening Reception, 6-8 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua. Art, music & refreshments, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
July 25, Summer Band Concert, 6 p.m. rehearsal, 7 p.m. show, Center Harbor Town Band, in the gazebo overlooking the water, Center Harbor, free, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, www.centerharbortownband.com.
July 25, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh. com
July 25 & 26, Aug. 1-3, Calendar Girls, by Tim Firth, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, tickets: 603-569-9656, www.village-players.com.
July 25-Aug. 2, Fully Committed, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com
July 26, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center /Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
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July 26, Beginner Soapmaking, 10 a.m. - noon, age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
July 26, Bruce in the USA, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com
July 26, Changes in Latitude, Jimmy Buffet Tribute, 8 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
July 26, Classical Music with Elizandro Garcia-Montoya, clarinet & Bill Kalinkos, clarinet, 10 a.m., Café Monte Alto, 83 Main St., Plymouth, http://nhmf.org
July 26, Exemplary Country Estates, 7 - 9 p.m., talk with art historian Cristina Ashjian on NH country estates that are open to the public, Nichols Memorial Library, 35 Plymouth St., Center Harbor, 603-253-6950, www.centerharborlibrary.org.
July 26, Exhibit and Open Hours at Tamworth History Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
July 26, Fourth Annual Farm & Flax Day, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., farm museum at Tom Howe Conservation Area, 245 Meetinghouse Rd., Gilmanton, 603-731-8382.
July 26, Got It Covered Band, 7 - 9 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton. nh.gov.
July 26, Hebron Church Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., crafts, food, books, and much more, 16 Church Lane, Hebron, 603-744-5883.
July 26, Kalled Gallery’s Saturday Night Out, 5 – 8 p.m., live music with Carolyn Ramsay, art, food and fun, 33 North Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-3994, wwwkalledjewelrystudio.com.
July 26, Painting Plein Air, 9 – 11 a.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
July 26, Summer Music Series, Gary Goudry, 2 – 5 p.m., Barrel Bar & Grille, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com
July 26, Walking Tours with Dr. John Foley, 10 a.m., meet at Wolfeboro Train Station, info.: Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org
July 26, Windham Community Band, 7 – 9 p.m., Friends of Wolfeboro Bandstand, Cate Park, Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.
July 26-27, Gallery in the Garden, 10 a.m., free admission, meet artists, purchase arts and fine crafts, enjoy the gardens, 148 Sandogardy Pond, Northfield, www.galleryintheGardenNH.com.
July 26-27, Mount Washington Valley July Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, held at Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 603387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.
July 26-27, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10-4 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
July 27, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
July 27, Chamber Music Matinee, 3 p.m., free admission, Woodside Building, 227 Ledges Drive, Laconia, NH Music Festival concert, http://nhmf.org
July 27, Music in the Mountains, 9:30 a.m., free, NH Music Festival musicians, Starr King Fellowship, 83 Main St., Plymouth, http://nhmf.org
July 27, Steve Forbert, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net
July 27, Trail Time at Heron Pond with Will Zehring, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 2 – 4 p.m., meet at Hammond Trailhead, Scott Rd., walk to Heron Pond and pond loop, no registration necessary, info./rain cancellations: 603-323-6252.
July 28, Music Night on the Carriage House Terrace, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. seating, Cindy Duchin and Steve Hayden perform, dinner on the patio, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org
June 28, Story Time & Craft Hour at Castle in the Clouds, 11 a.m., Picnic Pavilion by Shannon Pond, free family event, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org.
July 29, Chamber Music, classical music concert, 7 p.m., Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth, program of NH Music Festival, 603-238-9007, info@nhmf.org.
July 29, Into the Deep, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., paint layering, pre-register: ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, http://www.chocoruaartworks.com/.
July 29, John Lodge of the Moody Blues, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh. com
July 29, Lecture Series, Helen Fry – Women in Intelligence, speaker Ron Janowski, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.
Alton Market on Main, farmers market, every other Wed., June 11-Oct. 1, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.
Art & Coffee Club, Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 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.
Bingo, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m., Moultonborough Lions Club, Town Function Hall, Old Rt. 109, Moultonborough.
Bristol Open Air Market, Saturdays until Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mill Stream Park, 507 Lake St., Bristol, www.BristolNH.gov.
Canterbury Shaker Village, tours, programs, walking trails, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603783-9511, www.shakers.org
Castle in the Clouds, tours, hiking, programs, concerts, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603476-5900, 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.
Community Breakfast, 2nd Sat. of each month, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, 18 Pleasant St., Bristol, donations welcome, 603-744-3060.
Cruise Night, 5 – 7 p.m., Thursdays, 50/50 raffle, prizes, Tilt’n Diner, 61 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-455-7631.
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
Franklin Farmers Market, Thursdays from 3 – 6 p.m., through Sept. 11, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, 603-934-2118, email: franklinmarketinfo@gmail.com.
First Fridays Receptions, June through Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, 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, 603-491-1687, 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. Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, displays of historic Lakes Region artifacts and information, souvenir postcards, plates, paperweights, memorabilia, summer camp historical information and more, lecture series, open Wed. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Columbus Day weekend, 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us
Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 603-589-1177.
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
Live Music, Friday nights, 5 – 8 p.m., free, Mill Falls Marketplace brick courtyard, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, www.millfalls.com
Loon Center, walking trails, loon exhibits, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-4765666, 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 les, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www. ossipee.recdesk.com.
Meredith Community Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., 1 Burton Drive, off Rt. 104, Meredith, free admission, 603-409-2871, www.meredithcommunitymarket.com.
Model Yachting, 1 – 3 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Back Bay Skippers at Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, watch radio controlled model yachts, NH Boat Museum, schedule: www. nhbm.org.
Molly the Trolley, take tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/sched-
ules: 603-569-1080, 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, 603-366-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, 603569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, 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: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum. org
Newfound Classic Car Show, every Friday through Labor Day, 5 – 8 p.m., free, Village Local Kitchen, 825 Lake St., Bristol, www.ttccreg.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: 603-744-8689.
Ossipee Historical Society Grant Hall Museum, open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – noon until Sept. 30, 52 Rt. 16B, between First Congregational Church buildings, lmsween@roadrunner.com.
Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, 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
Sailing Lessons, youth & adult, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, 25 Davis Rd., Gilford, schedule/pre-register: 603-589-1177, www.lwsa.org
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 603651-5800 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: 603-968-7194.
Squam Lakes Association, programs, hikes, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, 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., May 24-Oct. 4, fresh produce, meats and artisan crafts, through Oct. 5, Weirs Community Park, 49 Lucerne Ave., Weirs Beach, email: bamm-nh.org., 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.tiltonfarmersmarketnh. 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, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Author Reveals How New England’s Civil War Technology Shaped our Nation
On Wednesday, July 23, at 7 pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host NH Humanities speaker Carrie Brown, who will present her talk “From Guns to Gramophones: Civil War and the Technology that Shaped America.” Since seating is limited, reservations are requested by phone at 603-366-5950 or by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com. This grant-funded program is free to all attendees.
Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as a freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors’ centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Brown delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives.
In her talk, Brown explores the technological triumph that helped save the Union and then transformed the nation. During the Civil War, northern industry produced a million and
a half rifles, along with tens of thousands of pistols and carbines. How did the North produce all of those weapons? The answer lies in new machinery and methods for producing guns with interchangeable parts. Once the system of mass production had been tested and perfected, what happened after the war? In the period from 1870 to 1910, new factory technology and new print media fueled the development of mass consumerism. While this program tells a broad, national story, it focuses on the critical and surprising role of Vermont and New Hampshire in producing industrial technology that won the war and changed American life.
The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society was founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of the Big Lake and its vicinity. Programs focusing on the Lakes Region and New Hampshire history are held on Wednesdays during the summer season. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm through mid-October.
Learn Invasive Aquatic Plants on NLRA Guided Paddle
Help protect Newfound Lake by learning how to spot invasive aquatic plants! Join Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) for a guided Weed Watcher paddle on Friday, July 25, from 9 to 11 am at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd, Hebron. During this on-the-water training, participants will explore native plant life, learn how to identify invasive aquatic plants, and leave with the skills necessary to conduct independent Weed Watcher sur-
veys. As invasive species continue to spread across New Hampshire’s waterbodies, threatening water quality, biodiversity, and even property values, early detection is vital in keeping Newfound Lake healthy and thriving. Weed Watchers help NLRA detect and respond to potential infestations before they spread. Learn more and register at NewfoundLake. org/events. Participants must supply their own paddle craft.
NLRA works to protect the high-quality waters of Newfound Lake and its watershed, maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Along with educational programming, NLRA monitors water quality, conserves land, manages stormwater pollution, and monitors for invasive species. You can learn more about NLRA’s initiatives at NewfoundLake.org.
Moultonborough Library: Local and Regional Passes Are Available for the Asking
Looking for an activity to do with your summer guests? The Moultonborough Library has an answer for you! Passes are available for local and regional attractions.
The passes are for Moultonborough Library cardholders who are residents or taxpayers of Moultonborough. Non-residents can call the library, (603) 476-8895 the day before they would like to reserve and see if a pass is available.
Free and Discounted Passes Available through MPL include the Currier Museum of Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Museum of Fine Arts, and New England Aquarium. Passes for seasonally-opened attractions such as the Canterbury Shaker Village, Castle in the Clouds, NH Philharmonic, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Wright Museum of World War II, and Mount Washington Observatory are also available. In July, a discounted pass for the Mount Washington Cog Railroad (BOGO) may also be available. Restrictions apply, so visit the Museum Passes page under the Library Services tab at www.moultonboroughlibrary.org for more details or to reserve a pass.
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Navigation by App in the Wilds at Cook Memorial Library
Navigation is an essential skill for anyone venturing into the woods. We used to rely on paper maps and analog compasses to plan our hikes and get us to our destination and back again. Increasingly, however, people are using hiking apps on their phones, often without understanding how the devices work and the pitfalls that can get them into trouble.
On Tuesday, July 29, at 6:30 pm, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy and Cook Memorial Library for Navigation by App in the Wilds, a free program with geologist Rick Allmendinger. This presentation will highlight how navigation with apps and phones works and how to use them to arrive at your destination and return safely. The emphasis is not on how to use a particular app but instead on general navigation principles when using any hiking app.
The presenter, Rick Allmendinger, is a field geologist with 50 years of experience hiking, bushwhacking, and doing field work, and is the author of several hiking apps for the White Mountains, including the Chocorua
Map app.
The presentation at 6:30 pm will be followed by a dessert potluck—bring your favorite!—and a chance for hands-on practice and Q&A with Rick. Please register in advance at chocorualake.org/events, or just show up.
Rick Allmendinger is Professor Emeritus of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. He is, by training, a structural geologist and has spent most of his career working in the Andes and the western United States. Nonetheless, he is a New Hampshire native by birth who now lives in the state full time, and his family has owned property in the Chocorua Lake Basin for nearly 100 years. His first professional geology job was mapping glacial deposits and bedrock units in northeastern Massachusetts for the USGS under the direction of Gene Boudette, who later became the State Geologist of New Hampshire. At Cornell, he taught courses in structural geology, regional geology, and energy and climate change.
Carolyn Hudson Brings the Spirit of Ikigai to Jewelry at Meredith Gallery
The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery welcomes the newest addition to our Gallery, jeweler Carolyn Hudson, whose creative work is deeply rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai—the intersection of passion, purpose, and artistry.
serves as a quiet expression of what we live for, who we are, and what we love.
Influenced by her natural surroundings, Carolyn’s hand-made work of silver and stone embodies the spirit of Ikigai and the worldwide paths she has traveled. With every piece, Carolyn translates this essence into handcrafted designs that are both timeless and deeply personal. Fusing traditional craftsmanship with modern elegance, her jewelry invites wearers to reflect on what brings them joy, meaning, and beauty in everyday life.
Known for organic forms and minimalist lines displayed in beautiful ginkgo earrings, stunning necklaces, and luminous bracelets, Carolyn believes her pieces are talismans of balance, grace, and inspiration for the wearer. Her work
The Meredith Gallery is charmed to present Carolyn’s aesthetic jewelry pieces and invites you to stop by and be drawn into its captivating magic. For more information, please call the Gallery at 603-279-7920 or visit our website, meredith.nhcrafts.org. The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy. Meredith, NH.
The League of NH Craftsmen is a non-profit organization that encourages and promotes the creation, use, and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional handcraft. The League represents the signature of excellence in fine craft, through the work of its juried members and its rigorous standards for self-expression, vision, and quality craftsmanship.
