A Legacy of Art: Jewelry, Photography, Painting—and a Life Inspired by Nature
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
Photos by Wendy Oellers-Fulmer
Sometimes an unexpected occurrence leads to something wonderful. That was the case when Wendy Oellers-Fulmer of Gilford needed some jewelry for her mother-of-thebride gown.
She laughs as she recalls, “My daughter was getting married, and I had a dress for the wedding. But I couldn’t find jewelry I liked, so I decided to make something myself.”
That was a tall order for someone who had never made a piece of jewelry before, but Wendy was not to be deterred. She visited a bead store in Laconia and began to create jewelry. “I liked the process, and I ended up going to the store once a week to work on various pieces. Other people liked my work and asked me to make jewelry for them.”
Thus began a pastime that has become a passion and a way of life for Wendy – and also for her husband, Ron, who took up jewelry making in 2014. According to Wendy and Ron’s website, www.dreamscapejewelry. com, “Wendy is an award-winning teacher for her work in the arts and environmental education. Nine years ago, she discovered the joy found in making beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry.”
Wendy left teaching in 2012; before that, she started making jewelry in 2009. Her designs are inspired by the ‘stories’ found in nature, unusual focal beads, semi-precious gemstones,
and vintage jewelry pieces. She lives in Gilford with her husband (designer, silversmith, business partner, and best friend) Ron.
After retirement, Wendy immersed herself in a creative life of jewelry making, photography, and watercolor painting. Her photographs of the natural world are stunning and capture the many nuances of animals, inlets, fields, forests, and weather one could imagine.
When it comes to art, Wendy says, “I love all three: photography, jewelry making, and watercolor painting. The fundamental elements of art (color, line, shape, form, space, texture, and value) are involved in all three. Also, all three are inspired by nature, which I am passionate about advocating for. (I received both a state award and a national award for teaching about the environment. I love gardening and decorating, but I’m a late bloomer to the
visual arts world, and I did not start seriously painting until after I retired in 2012. My jewelry design business and photography have evolved over time.
“Ron is a true partner in the process, whether as a jewelry designer, navigator, eagle-eye spotter, or valued critic. He is also a very patient traveling companion, who doesn’t seem to mind when I stop on one of our hikes to take the time (which can be a while) to photograph something that catches my attention along the way.”
The website www.dreamscapejewelry.com goes on to introduce Ron: “Three years ago, while visiting with an 80-year-old close friend and mentor, Ron was introduced to the magic of silversmithing. (Ron has been designing since 2014.) A lifetime ‘rock hound,’ Ron now delights in showcasing his ‘finds’ in unique sterling silver pendants. Each day, he ventures out for long hikes with their two Golden Retrievers, collecting inspirational ideas for his Silverstone Collection pieces. Summers are spent outdoors where loons, eagles, and moose are a few of the animals that have inspired Ron’s creations, including the Northern Woods Sterling Bangles series.”
Living a creative life is not something unusual in Wendy’s family; her two daughters are also involved in the arts. “One daughter – Kate – is an art teacher at Inter-Lakes Middle High • Art continued on page 4
On the Green 2 Festival Returns to Brewster Academy with Art, Food & Fun
Don’t miss the On the Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival on August 8-10 at Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro. The Festival is open from 10 am – 5 pm both Friday and Saturday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Enjoy over 110 amazing exhibitors; including
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School in Meredith, and my other daughter, Heather, is a graphic artist, illustrator, and painter. My son, Chris (Roche) designs homes, and Ron, of course, is a silversmith artist,” Wendy explains.
When talking about the level of art talent in her family, Wendy muses, “There is definitely a genetic component with artists on both sides of the family, but I’ve always encouraged our kids to express themselves through the arts. Ron is also a late-blooming artist/silversmith, who was mentored by a close family friend, Bob Valpey, of Center Harbor.”
During her career, Wendy says, “I taught kids at Gilford elementary school and teachers at Plymouth State University. I was the co-developer, along with Dr. Cynthia Vascak, (a gifted painter and former dean of Arts and Science at Plymouth State University), of an Integrated Instructional model that taught teachers how to integrate the arts into their teaching…. not to eliminate arts programs but to supplement them. We received a threeyear research grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and it was in three schools: Interlakes, Ashland, and Gilford.”
A career in the arts is not always an
wildlife photography, leather jewelry, jade jewelry, functional & decorative pottery, inlaid marquetry with amazing inlaid wooden mirrors & tables, personalized wooden signs, personalized cutting boards, gourmet food items including local honey/cookies/home-
easy road to travel, and Wendy is well aware of that fact. She says, “One of the hardest parts of being a professional artist is to market yourself and your work and realize that your work has value. Also, to remember to keep the joy of creating alive and well. I taught my students how to not be so critical of their work…to choose one part of their work that they were happy about, identify what didn’t work, and to think about what they would do differently the next time.”
One might assume a family full of artists would be competitive, but Wendy says otherwise. “Competition doesn’t seem to be in our dynamics. It’s more about encouragement and offering moral support when needed.”
The summer season is a prolifically creative time for Wendy and Ron. They do a lot of hiking, Ron patiently waiting while Wendy pulls out her camera to catch a scene or a wooded area or something small but beautiful, such as a honeybee or butterfly.
Speaking of the environment and the beauty of a place like New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Wendy says, “I am passionate about the environment and between writing a weekly Nature Corner for the Gilford Public Library, I frequently post pictures of nature in hopes to facilitate a sense of awe, appreciation, and wonder for our natural world.”
made fudge/dilly beans/pickles/jams/ vinegars & oils, handcrafted log furniture, river tables/chairs, surveillance birdhouses, clothing, African photography, metal art animation, and much more. Food and live music by North River will also be available through-
She continues, “A percentage of some of our jewelry collections are donated to highly rated environmental organizations. For example, a portion of our bird-inspired products yield a donation to Audubon or Cornell (all about birds). A portion of turtle jewelry design sales go to Sea Turtle Conservancy, to name but a few.”
The couple takes joy in the peaceful countryside, where they gain a lot of inspiration for their jewelry work and photography. Their work is in demand, and they take part in a number of artisan fairs each year where return customers line up to see what the couple have created for jewelry on any given year.
In addition, they visit northern Maine each year, enjoying the peace and quiet of the rural area where they continue to do their artwork. Wendy says, “We share a studio space there in an 11- x 17-ft. building crafted by a local Amish community.”
Wendy says Ron has become so skilled and artistic as a silversmith that his pieces sold out entirely at their last show. Both Wendy and Ron have followers who look forward to the new designs the couple creates. Art lovers can see their work at the upcoming Meredith Fine Arts and Crafts Festival on August 23 and 24 on Main Street in downtown Meredith.
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out the festival. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome, and the Festival will occur rain or shine with canopies on the green. Admission and parking are free. For details or more information, visit joycescraftshows.com or contact Joyce at (603) 387-1510. See you there!
grown, have always been involved in visual arts, Wendy acknowledges that each of them is different in their artistic pursuits. Kate is an art teacher, painter, and photographer. Her skills are somewhat different than her mother’s or those of her siblings, but the art spirit flows through her, passed down from one generation to the next. Wendy’s other daughter, Heather, is a graphic designer, illustrator, and painter, and son Christopher, is a designer of beautiful homes.
Each day, Wendy and Ron are busy in their studios. The couple can be found creating new jewelry pieces or perhaps Wendy is editing nature photos or working on a watercolor. They could also be out on the trail, hiking or taking their small boat out on the water, searching for photo opportunities. It is the unexpected in the world around her that inspires Wendy, just as it did those years ago when she couldn’t find the jewelry she wanted to wear with a mother-of-the-bride gown. She did not settle but instead pushed ahead and created something for herself.
When it comes to art, Wendy continues to create what she wants, and the world is a better place for it. Her children, the next generation of artists, would wholeheartedly agree.
Visit www.dreamscapejewelry.com to see Wendy and Ron’s creations.
A Century of Service: The Gafney Library Celebrates 100 Years of Community Impact
This summer marks the 100th anniversary of the Gafney Library, a beloved institution with deep roots in Wakefield and Carroll County. What began as a visionary bequest by a Civil War veteran has grown into a vital community resource, embodying the enduring values of education, civic duty, and public access to knowledge.
Charles Benjamin Gafney, born in 1843 in Ossipee, New Hampshire, overcame early hardship—losing both parents at age four—and rose to become a respected judge, war hero, and legal scholar. In his will, filed in 1898, Gafney left a generous $5,000 trust for the creation of a public library to serve the people of Carroll County. His close friendship with John W. Sanborn of Wakefield, forged during their Civil War service, would ultimately influence the decision to locate the library in Sanbornville.
In July 1900, the trust had grown to $19,022, and by 1925, it reached $25,000—enough to build the library, with Wakefield voters raising an additional $1,000 to bridge the gap. Designed by Carl V. Badger and built by Goodwin & Dow, the Gafney Library officially opened its doors on Old Home Day in August 1925, with Governor John C. Winant in attendance and over 1,000 community members signing the guest book.
Unlike most libraries of its time, the Gafney Library was created to benefit an entire county, making it the only county-designated library in New Hampshire. In its early years, it became a gathering place, especially for men on Sunday afternoons who would sit by the fireplace and read newspapers at the large oak tables that once defined the main room.
In the decades that followed, the Gafney Library continued to grow and adapt to serve its patrons. Services were expanded to reach nursing homes and correctional facilities. In 1955, the library became a nonprofit organiza-
This 1931 postcard from the Eastern Illustrating Co. of Belfast, Maine, shows the original Gafney Library building in Sanbornville, complete with the historic cannon that once stood proudly out front. The cannon was later removed and melted down during World War II scrap metal drives.
tion. The 1980s brought much-needed improvements, including the creation of the Serendipity Room—used for children’s programs and community meetings—and the foundation of a capital fund.
In more recent years, the library undertook significant renovations to improve accessibility and meet the needs of a growing and diverse community. ADA-compliant accommodations were added to ensure that all patrons can access the building and its services.
A major expansion allowed the library to reimagine its interior spaces, resulting in a larger adult collection area, a new and vibrant youth space, a designated teen zone, dedicated restrooms, and a new community room that hosts events, programs, and meetings.
To celebrate this remarkable milestone, the Gafney Library is inviting the public to a 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 9, from 11:30 am – 2 pm. Festivities will include pizza, cake, and ice cream, special mementos, and a “Then and Now” historical poster display. The library will also be burying a time capsule— date to be announced—which will include a community memory book.
As part of the celebration, the Wakefield-Brookfield Historical Society will
hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 12, at 7 pm, focused on the history of the Gafney Library. The event will include a presentation, reflections on the library’s legacy, and, of course, cake and ice cream to mark the occasion. All are welcome to attend!
The closing reception and drawing of raffle winners for the 13th annual “Art at the Gafney” fundraiser will be held on August 16, 2025, from 2 to 4 pm.
Art has been an important part of the Gafney Library’s history. Art has been displayed in the Library since 1983. “Art at the Gafney,” began in 2012, and prior to that, it was held as “Art in the Barn,” in Brookfield at Tumbledown Farm.
Patrons and the public are invited to visit the library through August 16 to enjoy the best “Art of the Gafney fundraiser to date.
This year’s exhibit comprises 91
contributors from all over the United States. Of those contributors, many have been in every “Art at the Gafney” thus far. In the show, you will also see a wide range of ages and levels of expertise. The show also featured six respected artist friends who have recently passed away.
Mediums and donated items include photography, acrylic, watercolor, 3D mixed media, jewelry, glass, stained glass, collage, fiber, quilts, handstitched bags, wood, gift certificates, books, note cards, handmade soaps, pottery, and more. There is something for everyone.
Raffle tickets are 15 tickets for $10, six tickets for $5, and a single ticket for $1 each.
Each ticket may be placed on a donated item of choice – over 112 items to choose from. Tickets may be purchased up until 3 pm on August 16. Winners will be notified on August 16 and encouraged to pick up their art that day.
The Gafney Library remains a privately operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit that functions as a public library, offering everything from early literacy programs to tech assistance and art exhibits. It continues to honor the legacy of Charles Gafney while embracing the future, committed to education, inclusion, and community connection.
The library is located at 14 High Street, Sanbornville. To learn more about the library’s history or upcoming events, visit www.gafneylibrary.org or call Director Amy Swanson at 603522-3401.
Bluegrass Comes to the Bandstand on Saturday Night
The Saturday night free concert series in the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand continues on Saturday, Aug. 9, with High Range bringing their bluegrass sound to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.
High Range is a New Hampshire-based band playing both original and cover songs featuring fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, upright bass, and drums together since 1999. The band features Todd Jones on guitar, banjo, and vocals, Rob Kneeland on mandolin, drums, and vocals, Ellen Carson on fiddle and vocals, Steve Roy on mandolin and bass, and Brendan Dowd and Zac Francis on bass.
The band has opened for numerous acts including Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Tim O’Brien and Cornbread Nation, The Waybacks, Carol Noonan, Lori McKenna, Bill Morrissey and Tommy Makem
at venues around New Hampshire, including the Stone Church in Newmarket, Prescott Park Folk Festival in Portsmouth, Great Waters and the New Hampshire Folk Festival as well as numerous venues outside of the state including the Bluebird Café in Nashville, the Thomas Point Beach Festival in Brunswick, Maine, Hickory Fest in Stony Fork, Pa. and Down Home in
Johnson City, Tenn.
The band has also earned great reviews for their performances. “High Range has forged a tight, compelling ensemble sound that is highly musical and thoroughly entertaining,” said David McCarty of Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine. Dave Higgs of Bluegrass Breakdown on Nashville Public Radio said, “High Range has a sound all its
own, full of surprises, instrumental excellence, some fine vocals, and some absolutely killer originals.”
The Friend of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concerts run from 7 to 9 pm in Cate Park in downtown Wolfeboro each Saturday in July and August. 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.
High Range will play at 7 pm on Saturday, Aug. 9, 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.
Lecture by Arthur Krulewitz: The Cuban Missile Crisis
On Tuesday, August 12, the Wright Museum will welcome Arthur Krulewitz for a lecture on the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is the eleventh program of the Wright Museum’s 2025 Education Series.
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a major confrontation in 1962 that brought the United States and the Soviet Union close to war over the presence of Soviet nuclear-armed ballistic missiles in Cuba. During a thirteen-day period in October 1962, the world teetered on the verge of a nuclear holocaust as President Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev engaged in high-stakes political brinksmanship.
Arthur is currently a docent at the museum and is a retired internal medicine/critical care/pulmonary physician most recently from South Hadley,
Massachusetts.
Doors open at 6 pm, the program begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, August 12 at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Prepaid reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at https:// wrightmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212.
The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum features more than 20,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battlefield. For more information about the 2025 Lecture Series, or the museum, visit wrightmuseum.org.
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A true Wolfeboro native, Henry Southwick Max eld, Jr., but known to all as “Chip” was born on May 15, 1951, at Huggins Hospital. He was the son of Henry Southwick Max eld, Sr., and Elizabeth (Betty) Max eld. In 1954, Henry Max eld Sr. started HS Max eld Real Estate. is was the beginning of one of the most successful family-owned Real Estate businesses in the region.
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Chip graduated from the Holderness School in 1969 and later graduated from the University of New Hampshire, then explored the possibilities of Boston’s retail clothing business. However, his love of Wolfeboro and Lake Winnipesaukee lured him home. Chip joined his father, Henry Sr. in Real Estate Sales and Land Development. Chip later became a full-time member who thrived on and easily met challenges presented by the market. He was good at this business and enjoyed meeting people from di erent walks of life. Chip later married Christina (Tina) Suzanne Franz in 1976.
working towards the success of many organizations. In 1971, he co-founded the Abenaki Water Ski Club, where he took part in the challenging pyramid maneuver—a feat requiring strength, balance, and teamwork. ese same principles of resilience, adaptability, and stability were the foundation of all his business endeavors.
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When Henry S. Max eld Sr. retired in the early1980s, Chip took control of HS Max eld Real Estate, changing the name to Max eld Real Estate, Inc. Chip and Tina moved into a small Cape Cod home on South Main St., using the front of the house as their o ce. As business grew, so too did the need for additional o ce space. Chip smiled and said, “It was a great day when we moved the o ces to Railroad Ave. in downtown Wolfeboro.”
Chip had an accomplished resume: Budget Committee Member (1978); Chairman of the Red Cross/Southern Carroll County (1986); Founding Member and 1st President of Great Waters Music Festival (1995); Founding Member of Friends of Abenaki Ski Area (2005); Chairman of Downtown Committee/ Parking (2009); Governor Wentworth Arts Council/ Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce and State President of NH Realtor Association (1993).
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More notably, Chip was awarded e General James Wolfe Award in 2011 for the “WE CARE” program for Community Service from the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce. e Manchester Union Leader honored him with their “Legacy Award” (2016) for the “WE CARE” program, and the 1st Governor Wentworth Award for Community Service.
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Chip also expanded the agency’s territory with o ces in Ossipee, Alton, and Center Harbor, becoming the Lakes Region #1 Independently Owned Real Estate Company. Chip was awarded the NH Realtor of the Year in 1988.
roughout the years, Chip instilled a culture true to his business ethics. Agents and o ce sta are more than employees. ey are family, and they are loyal. When asked about his role as manager, Chip remarked.
Chip’s success rapidly grew, as did his passion for Wolfeboro and involvement in the surrounding communities while
Chip’s community involvement resulted in the creation of “WE CARE”, a one-year charitable program in honor of Max eld Real Estate’s 45th year in business was a way “to help support communities that support us.” When Chip presented the agents with his idea the agents were excited to participate. is one year project was such a success it has continued to this day. Over the past 26 years, the “WE CARE” program had raised over one and a half million dollars for 459 charities.
Chip had many lifelong friends known since rst grade, as a young teen, caddying at Kingswood Golf course, and from the many organizations in which he was an active member. Chip will be remembered as a respected and valued friend to his agents and administrative sta , and those in the community who were touched by his generosity.
By Chef Kelly Ross
Hello, local and visiting foodie friends, let’s talk about some good eats! I grill year-round, but hey, summer is 24/7 grilling weather, especially when none of us really want to heat up the house by cooking in the kitchen! I have a handful of gems that all come off the barbie today, from chicken to pork to lamb and scallops, which are all delicious, but first off, I want to share an outstanding vegetarian dish.
BBQ grilled and pulled mushrooms on brioche rolls make for an amazing lunch or dinner for anyone. You’ll need both hands and several napkins to relish every morsel of this meat-free twist on pulledpork sandwiches. Maitake mushrooms are grilled until they’re browned all over, then you’ll shred them with two forks and stir in your favorite barbecue sauce. Mound the mixture on brioche buns, and top with vinegar-spiked slaw for that all-important crunch. When selecting Maitake mushrooms, look for tender, pliable, and damp, but not slimy ones. Skip any that are dry, tough, or brittle. If Maitake aren’t
your thing or if you have trouble finding them, adjust accordingly with something similar. Plan on this taking you about 40-45 minutes from start to finish, and this will be good for 4 awesome sammiches.
Barbecue Pulled Mushroom Sandwiches
2 cups finely shredded green and/ or red cabbage
1 large carrot, peeled and julienned, about ¾ cup
¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and thin stems, chopped
2 tbsp mayonnaise
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2 tbsp apple-cider vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ½ lbs maitake mushrooms, tough stems trimmed but cores left intact, broken into large clusters
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce, depending on how saucy you want it, warmed
4 brioche buns, split Preheat grill to medium-high, scrub grates, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with carrot, ci-
lantro, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning a few times, until mushrooms are browned and charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Using two forks, shred into bitesize pieces. Toss mushrooms with barbecue sauce. Toast cut sides of buns on the grill for about 1 minute. Spoon mushroom mixture and slaw on bottoms of buns, add tops, and serve immediately.
Let’s move onto an amazing grilled chicken dish. This recipe for Greek marinated boneless breasts and/or thighs is rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned with garlic, oregano, and parsley, along with Greek yogurt. The marinade is packed with so much flavor and will take your grilled chicken dinners to the next level. I mention this often when it comes to grilling, but if you don’t already own a marinating meat needler, get one! They are
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relatively inexpensive, as you can find one for as little as $20 or much more for a higher quality version, but it is a cartridge with a bunch of small swords of sorts, which is used to stab the meat repeatedly before marinating, so the marinade gets right inside the meat. It makes a huge difference when marinating any meat. If you don’t own one, you can use a fork to stab the meat, but the needler works much easier and is so much more effective in doing what it does. The marinating process for this dish is only 3060 minutes, the cooking time is 20 minutes, and this will feed 4-6 of you.
Marinated Greek Chicken
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp black pepper
2 lbs of boneless chicken breasts and/or thigh.
Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a bowl and mix well. Pound the chicken breasts or thighs just enough so the chicken is even in thickness as to not overcook parts of the chicken. With a meat
needler, (or with a fork if you don’t own one), stab the chicken all over on both sides to let the marinade get right inside of it. Put the chicken in a zip-top plastic bag or a container just big enough to hold your chicken and marinade, then pour in the marinade, squish out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and massage the marinade into the chicken so the marinade touches all parts of the chicken. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Any longer, considering the acidity of the marinade, will break down the meat. Preheat your clean and well-oiled grill to medium-high heat. Put the breasts and/ or thighs on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness, or until the pieces are cooked throughout. Pull the chicken from the grill and put it in a pan and cover for 10 minutes before serving. The flavor is amazing and serve them with your favorite summer side dishes.
One meat that often gets overlooked when it comes to grilling is pork, in particular, pork tenderloin. This honey garlic pork tenderloin recipe is one of my favorite ways to make pork tenderloin on the grill or in the oven. It’s made with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that works as the marinade and then as a sauce when grilling and when serving. As for marinating time, I suggest 2-4 hours. Yes, you can use
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a needler for this if you want, but not necessary, as any tenderloin is very tender anyway, but it certainly won’t hurt to needle it. This takes 5 minutes to prep and 20 to cook and will feed 4-6, depending on your crowd.
Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
2 pork tenderloins, trimmed, 1-1¼ lbs each, about 2-2½ lbs total
1 tsp oil
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 ½ cups honey
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup soy sauce
4 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar ½ tsp salt
3 tbsp corn starch
½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional, but highly recommended
Whisk together honey, broth, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, salt, corn starch and red pepper flakes. Pour half of it into a bowl to save for grilling. Put the pork in a ziplock bag and pour the other half of the marinade into the bag and squeeze out excess air and make sure the pork is fully marinated. Pop into the fridge for 2-4 hours. Once you are ready to grill, make sure it is clean and well-oiled and preheated to medium-high heat. Take the tenderloins out of the bag and put them in a pan, getting rid of the marinade in the bag. The reserved marinade should be put into a small pot and heated up on a medium heat to the point that it thickens while whisking, about 5 minutes. Bring the pork and sauce to the grill and place the tenderloins on the grill and cook for about 12-15 minutes, rolling as needed and brushing with the sauce as you go. You will want to save some of the sauce for serving time. Once cooked to your desired temp, although I think medium is perfect, pull from the grill and let them rest for 5-8 minutes, and then cut into ½ - ¾ inch thick slices, then fan them over the plates and drizzle with the extra sauce. So darn good! Although I think most don’t use pork as much as I think it should be used on the barbie, this next protein
is one I know I don’t use as often as I should and that is lamb. Yes, I know lamb is one of those classic love/hate proteins, as most people I know either love it or hate it with no middle ground. Although I am a fan, most in my family are not, so as a result, I don’t use it as often as I would like to. Even in my decades of restaurant work, that mentality seemed to be the same, as lamb was usually not a huge seller, which is why I usually ran it as a special as opposed to being a menu item. Although I am a lamb fan, I have never understood the mint jelly thing. Fresh mint, however, is a great addition as the hint of fresh mint is outstanding. This dish is for lamb kabobs, and there is something about kabobs that many fall in love with, me being one of them, as grilled veggies are never a bad thing. The lamb is at its best when marinated overnight, but it should be marinating for at least 4 hours. These juicy grilled lamb kabobs are brimming with a range of Mediterranean flavors thanks to the great marinade. This is an easy meal to prepare for any get-together. Prep time is in the 15-20 minute range, cooking time is about 15 minutes, and this will feed 4-6 as well. Grilled Honey
Mint Lamb Kabobs
1 ½-2 lbs lamb loin chops, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large Vidalia onion, cut kabob style into 1-inch squares
2-3 large bell peppers, red, yellow and orange, cut same size as onions
12 oz whole medium size button mushrooms
½ cup olive oil
½ cup honey
½ cup white balsamic vinegar
4 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried mint leaves
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Trim meat off the lamb loin chop
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bone, and cut meat into 1-inch pieces as well as the peppers and onions. Place them into a bowl with the mushrooms and set aside. Whisk together the remaining ingredients thoroughly to dissolve the honey and pour over everything. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Preheat grill to high heat, making sure it is clean and oiled. Skewer meat and vegetables onto metal skewers or wood ones that have been soaked in water to keep from burning. If you want to skewer the meat on separate skewers from the veggies, it can be easier to cook the meat to your desired temp, especially if you like it rare-medium rare, while cooking the veggies more so. Grill for 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on the actual size of the pieces and how you want the meat cooked. Serve with your favorite sides. If you are a lamb fan, you’ll be all over these. I want to finish the day with a fabulous grilled scallop dish that
is accompanied by a blistered yellow pepper relish that you may find yourself making for many other dishes. I love roasting bell peppers on the grill for many reasons, and this relish is one of them. The relish also has chopped almonds, garlic, spices, oil, and vinegar, and can be made in advance if you care to, as it will hold for a few days under refrigeration. Scallops cook so quickly is one reason I suggest maybe making the relish a little early, as the relish will take longer to make. I serve this scallop dish with couscous, but that is up to you. The larger the scallops, the better, although I know scallops are not cheap, but zoinks, they are so darn good. Considering the relish is served over the scallops, the scallops don’t need much other than some simple seasonings. The mild sweetness of roasted yellow bell peppers is a perfect match for succulent scallops. The scallops take less than 10 minutes to grill, and the relish takes more like 30 minutes from start to finish. If you make the
relish earlier than the scallops, let it come to room temperature before serving over the scallops. This will feed 4.
Grilled Scallops with Blistered-Yellow Pepper Relish 2-3 yellow bell peppers
¼ cup blanched whole almonds, toasted and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp white-wine vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ½ cups Israeli couscous
1 lb dry-packed large sea scallops, about 16, tough ligaments on sides removed
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for serving
¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Char the peppers on your grill, turning with tongs, until blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with a plate, and let them sweat and cool
completely. Scrape off skins with a paring knife or paper towel. Remove stems, ribs, and seeds, then finely dice peppers and transfer to another bowl. Add almonds, garlic, paprika, vinegar, and oil, and season with salt. Depending on when you make it and serve it, leave it out at room temperature or refrigerate it. Cook couscous in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and drizzle with oil. Transfer to a platter. Heat welloiled grill to medium. Thread scallops on metal skewers and drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until scallops are lightly charred and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes a side. Transfer skewers to couscous. Drizzle with some relish and sprinkle with scallions and cilantro. Serve with more relish alongside. A tremendous meal for a special occasion. Until next week, keep your taste buds smiling and happy, and if you care to touch base with any questions or feedback, please reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.
Through Aug. 10, Sandwich Old Home Week, events all week, info./schedule: Sandwich Parks and Recreation: parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.
Through Aug. 29, Doc’s Harness Horse History Tour, Tues. & Fridays, 11 a.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-3237591, www.remickmuseum.org
Through Aug. 30, Historic Murals Tour, 11 a.m., Wed.-Sat., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org
Through Aug. 30, Medical History Tour, 1 p.m., Tues.-Sat., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.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.
Aug. 4, Fishing Derby, 9 – 10 a.m., for ages 12 and under, prizes, cookies, lemonade, Littles Pond, Little Pond Rd., Sandwich, info.: Sandwich Parks and Recreation: 603387-2180.
Aug. 4, 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.
Aug. 5, Benedict Arnold, Patriot (and Traitor), 7 p.m., presenter: George Morrison, free, Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, presented by Meredith Historical Society, 603-279-1190, www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.
Aug. 5, Dot, Dot, Dot Mandala Class, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., create a set of coasters, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, register: www.chocoruaartworks. com, 603-323-8041.
Aug. 5, Family Yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., free, Kasia Beznoska will lead a yoga session for families and children age 10 and younger, Quimby Field, Sandwich, Sandwich Parks and Recreation: 603-387-2180.
Aug. 5, Lecture Series, Shannon McKenna Schmidt – The First Lady of World War II, speaker: Schmidt, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.
Aug. 5, Newfound Nature Series: Dr. Eric Hoffman, 7 – 8:15 p.m., talk about NH weather, history and more, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N Shore Rd., Hebron, free, open to all, co-hosted by NH Audubon Society & Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.
Aug. 5, Old Plants for Modern Humans, 9 a.m. – noon, foraging walk by Sandwich Historical Society, Chapman Sanctuary & Visny Woods, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Sandwich, advance registration required: sandwichhistorical.org.
Aug. 5, Queen Elizabeth II Performed by Sheryl Faye, 7 – 8 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895.
Aug. 5, Walking Through the Woods with Robert Frost, 7 p.m., seeing nature through the words of poet Frost, with speaker Jeffrey Zygmont, refreshments served, Clark Museum Barn, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org
Aug. 5-7, Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., adult and children’s books, puzzles, games, etc., Smith Building, Sandwich Fairgrounds, info.: 603-284-6665.
Aug. 5 & 9, Nature Station: Blending In and Standing Out, 10 a.m. – noon, animal scavenger hunt, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N Shore Rd., free, all ages welcome, Hebron, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.
Aug. 6, 94th Annual Youth Softball Game, 10:30 a.m. – noon, co-ed game, ages 9-15, Quimby Field, Sandwich, info.: 603-387-2180.
Aug. 6, Advice to the Players, The Merry Widows of Windsor, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Quimby Park, 8 Maple St., Sandwich, info.: advicetotheplayers.org.
Aug. 6, Alton Market on Main, farmers market, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.
Aug. 6, Author Visit, with Amy Makechnie, Gafney Library, 14 High St, Sanbornville, 603-522-3401, www.gafneylibrary.org.
Aug. 6, Birthday Bash for the Animals, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, all ages welcome, register: 603-9687194, www.nhnature.org
Aug. 6, Chocorua Lake Ecology Paddle, 8 – 11 a.m., find flora and fauna, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.
Aug. 6, Cookout on Quimby Field, noon, all invited, sponsored by Camp Hale, Sandwich, info.: 603-387-2180.
Aug. 6, Grange Hall Open House, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., tour historic Grange building, refreshments, 36 Maple St., Sandwich, info: sandwichhistorical.org.
Aug. 6, How to Draw Comic Book Characters with Ryan Higgins, 2 - 4 p.m., free, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-4768895.
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Aug. 6, Music on the Lawn, Dexter Harding, 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.
Aug. 6, 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.
Aug. 6, RDMTION, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com
Aug. 6, Sports Day, 1 – 4 p.m., races, tug-o-war, pie eating contest, more, all ages, Quimby Field, Sandwich, info.: 603-387-2180.
Aug. 6, The Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee, speaker: Glenn Knoblock, 7 p.m., Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia, free, pre-registration required: 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us
Aug. 7, An Evening with Pam Debitetto, photographer, 5:30 – 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum-Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org
Aug. 7, Artisans on the Green, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., one day arts & crafts fair, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, League of NH Craftsmen, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, info.: 603-284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.
Aug. 7, Barn Dance, 7 - 9 p.m., with Tom and Annie’s Caravan Band, Town Hall, 8 Maple St., Sandwich, 603-284-7701.
Aug. 7, Bike, Trike and Doll Carriage Parade, 10:30 a.m., begins in Quimby Field, Sandwich, 603-387-2180.
Aug. 7, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
Aug. 7, Live Music with Garrett Smith, 6 – 9:30 p.m., Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.
Aug. 7, Meatloaf – the Ultimate Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
Aug. 7, Merry Wives of Windsor, 5:30 p.m., bring chair or blanket for seating, Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Moultonborough, performed by Advice to the Players, info.: 603-476-5900, info./tickets: contact@advicetotheplayers.org.
Aug. 7, Mount Washington Spirit Gallery, 6 – 8:30 p.m., mediums Karen Tatro and Scott Allen, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5530, www.cruisenh.com
Aug. 7, Newfound Lake Eco Tour, 10 a.m. – noon, learn about loons with Loon Preservation Committee, tour meets at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.
Aug. 7, North River Music, 6:30 p.m., free outdoor concert, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, hosted by Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation, info.: www.tuftonboronh.gov.
Aug. 7, Open House at Quimby Transportation Museum, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 16 Maple St., Sandwich, info.: sandwichhistorical.org.
Aug. 7, Peregrine Falcon Recovery in New Hampshire with Chris Martin, 7 p.m., Loon Center,183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org
Aug. 7, Red Daisy Revival, 6:30 – 8 p.m., free concert, Kelley Park, 41 N. Main St., Bristol, 603-744-3354.
Aug. 7, Sandwich Women’s Club Luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., traditional luncheon and raffle, homemade sandwiches, beverages, dessert, on the Green, Sandwich, info.: sandwichwomansclub@gmail.com.
Aug. 7, 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.
Aug. 7-16, The Mousetrap, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-3238500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org
Aug. 8, Lake Winnipesaukee Day, 5 – 10 p.m., Wolfeboro Town Docks, presented by Town of Wolfeboro Economic Development Committee, info.: 603-569-8161.
Aug. 8, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
Aug. 8, Rock My Soul Concert, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 207-752-7285.
Aug. 8, 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.
Aug. 8, Summer Garden to Table, 10 a.m. - noon, age 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Aug. 8, That Motown Band - Matinee, 4 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com
Aug. 8-10, Elf the Musical, by Powerhouse Theatre, Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
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Aug. 8-10, On the Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, Aug. 8 & 9: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Aug. 10: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 120 exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.
Aug. 8-16, Once on This Island, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com
Aug. 9, Alton Bay Boat Show, 9 a.m. – noon, free, classic wooden boats on display in water, docks, Alton Bay, presented by NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm. org.
Aug. 9, An Evening with Gingerbread Amy, 6 – 8 p.m., Dark Lake Lodge, Wolfeboro, create a cottage of gingerbread, enjoy baked cookies, https://www.ticketleap.events/ tickets/theclaudestuartchristmasspecial/crafting-with-gingerbread-amy
Aug. 9, Beginner Leather for Young Adults, ages 12-17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., beginner class, with artist Molly Grant, at her studio, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, http://meredith. nhcrafts.org/classes/
Aug. 9, Bittersweet, 7 - 9 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, fireworks after the show, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.
Aug 9: Blueberries and Books, 9 a.m. - noon, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 603-522-3401, www.gafneylibrary.org.
Aug. 9, Casablanca, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org
Aug. 9, Comedy Night with Steve Sweeney & Friends, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm. com.
Aug. 9, Geology Hike with Rick Allmendinger, 9 a.m. – noon, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, Clark Reserve, 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.
Aug. 9, Hebron Family Fun Day, dessert contest, kids games, Bocce Tournament, Car Show, live music, fireworks and more, Hebron Gazebo, Hebron Village, 603-744-3335.
Aug. 9, Herb Infused Oils & Salves, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Aug. 9, High Range, 7 – 9 p.m., Friends of Wolfeboro Bandstand, Cate Park, Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.
Aug. 9, Ice Cream Social, 2 – 4 p.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Aug. 9, Little Lies, Fleetwood Mac Tribute 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh. com
Aug 9: Parish Helpers’ Village Fair and Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2718 Wakefield, First Congregational Church of Wakefield, 603-522-3189, www.fccwakefieldnh. org
Aug. 9, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net
Aug. 9, Summer Music Series, Garrett Smith, 2 – 5 p.m., Barrel Bar & Grille, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com
Aug. 9, The Yo-Yo Guy, 11 a.m. – noon, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org
Aug. 9, 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
Aug. 10, Jim Lauderdale, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net
Aug. 11, Books with Bees, 11 a.m. – noon, story time and craft hour, free children’s program, Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org.
Aug. 11, Sun Strokes Cyanotype Class, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, register: www.chocoruaartworks.com, 603323-8041.
Aug. 12, A Photographic Tour of Ashland, 7 – 8 p.m., Booster Clubhouse, 99 Main St., Ashland, www.ashlandnhhistory.org
Aug. 12, Intermediate Watercolor, 1 – 3 p.m., 5-week course, with Stephanie McQuade, Lakes Region Art Gallery, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300, Tilton, 603-568-3761.
Aug. 12, Lecture Series, Arthur Krulewitz, MD CM – The Cuban Missile Crisis, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.
Aug. 12, Monoprint Making (inspired by Squam Lake,) 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., art session to make monoprints, all ages welcome, pre-register early to secure a space: 603968-7336, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, www.squamlakes.org
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Alton Market on Main, farmers market, every other Wed., through Oct. 1, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-5198264.
ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open yearround with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Barnstead Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, 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, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org
Castle in the Clouds, tours, hiking, programs, concerts, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@ gmail.com.
Cruise Night, 5 – 7 p.m., Thursdays, 50/50 raffle, prizes, Tilt’n Diner, 61 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-455-7631.
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.
Family Fun Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. nights, weekly family event, food truck, pizza wagon, fun park, Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd., Gilford, 603-2932853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.
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 & art, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-3238041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Franklin Farmers Market, Thursdays from 3 – 6 p.m., through Sept. 11, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, 603-934-2118, email: franklinmarketinfo@gmail.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
In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.
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 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, 603476-5666, 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 les, 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., through Oct. 1, noon - 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264. 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/schedules: 603-569-1080, www.wolfeborotrolley.com
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M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366BOAT, 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, through 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.
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 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: 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., through 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
History Behind the Sign: College Road Historic Marker
By Mark Okrant
Whether or not we are aware of Governor John Wentworth, he deserves a place in our written history, for it was his summer residence that gained Wolfeboro its designation, “the Oldest Summer Resort in America”. John Wentworth was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1737. In August of 1766, he was commissioned as Governor and vice admiral of New Hampshire. Wentworth understood the need for an effective transportation system. So, he began the process of developing roads between the major population centers that were fast developing along the Atlantic coast, as well as the Merrimack and Connecticut river valleys. Although the provincial assembly was reluctant to fund those roads, Wentworth used rents collected on land grants to pay for the work. In 1771, it is reported that he had constructed more than 200 miles of roads at a cost of £500. The same year, he convinced the assembly to appropriate £100 for a surveyor to produce the first detailed high-quality map of the province.
The College Road in New Hampshire refers to a historic road that was originally built to connect Governor Wentworth’s estate in Wolfeboro to Dartmouth College. The road was sur-
veyed in 1771 and played a significant role in the early development of the region. It ran from Wolfeboro through Plymouth, Groton, and over Moose Mountain to Hanover, where Dartmouth was situated. Governor Wentworth traveled this road to attend Dartmouth’s first commencement ceremony in August of 1771.
The historical marker commemorating this road is listed as #116 in the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources series, according to the Historical Marker Database.
It is located near the Libby Museum in Wolfeboro, at the intersection of Route 109 and Long Pond Road. It reads:
College Road
Governor John Wentworth and the King’s Council voted in the spring of 1771 that a highway be made from the Governor’s estate at Wolfeborough
to Dartmouth College.
Joseph Senter, David Copp and Samuel Shepard surveyed the 67mile road which followed this route to Plymouth. Thence it passed through Groton, Around Lary’s and Goose ponds, over Moose Mountain to Hanover. Wentworth rode over it to
Dartmouth’s first commencement, August 28, 1771.
New Hampshire’s historical highway markers illustrate the depth and complexity of this state’s history and the people who made it—from Abenaki Native Americans to poets, painters, and contemporary sports figures; from meeting houses to stone arch bridges and long-lost villages; and from factories and cemeteries to places where international history was made. Through 2024, there were 291 of these markers. Concord, with 14 markers, has the largest total of any town. To learn more about the program, search the Division of Historical Resources’ interactive map.
Geology Hike with Rick Allmendinger at Chocorua’s
If we could slow down to geological time, we would feel the earth rising and falling beneath our feet in a perpetual churn of motion. Alas, our lives are too brief. We can, however, learn to read the landscape to understand the movement that came before our time.
On Saturday, August 9, from 9 am–12 pm, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy for an exploration of the local glacial and bedrock geology of the Clark Reserve in Chocorua with geologist Rick Allmendinger. (Rain date will be Sunday, August 10.) The hike will offer an opportunity to see eskers, glacial meltwater channels, and kame terraces, profound evidence of natural climate change over the last 25,000 years, though still far slower than today’s anthropogenic climate change. Hikers will also see two types of granite with different ages, and a visit to the Splitting Stone will show how and why the methods to work the rock used more than 100 years ago are still the ones used today. The hike will start and end at the southern
end of the Old Mail Road on Chocorua Lake/Fowlers Mill Road and will cover about 2.4 miles and ~300 ft of elevation change.
The 277-acre Clark Reserve is bounded by the White Mountain National Forest to the north and The Nature Conservancy’s Bolles Reserve to the east. A mix of forest types and varied terrain makes for good exploring. Small vernal pools
and wooded wetlands occur along with snaking eskers and rocky slopes.
Wear sturdy shoes; hiking shoes/ boots or sneakers should be fine, but flip flops might be a challenge on a couple of short, steep stretches up and down Bickford Heights. Bring water and a snack, and be prepared for sun and bugs or ticks. Free for CLC members; $10 sug-
Reserve
gested donation for non-members. Please register in advance at chocorualake.org/events so that we can let you know of any changes in the schedule. Rain date will be Sunday, August 10.
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.
Beginner Leather for Young Adults (Ages 12-17) with Molly Grant
Join juried artist Molly Grant at her studio in Canterbury, NH, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9 am – 5 pm for Beginner Leather for Young Adults (ages 12-17).
Young adults, ages 12 through 17, will learn about leather craft by working for a day with Molly Grant, an experienced leather artist in her well-equipped studio in Canterbury, NH. Students will develop a project of their choice, whether it’s a purse, carry-all, or a roll-up tool case, and
learn pattern-making skills while using an industrial sewing machine to conceptualize and complete their project. Students can come to class with suggestions or ideas of what they want to make, and Molly will confirm or compromise to ensure the project can be completed in the allotted time. Parents or guardians who accompany students are welcome to stay in the classroom or sit on the deck attached to the studio. It will be a fun adventure, and stu-
Friends of the Wakefield Libraries
“Blueberries and Books” fundraiser
Blueberry season is in full swing, and there is no better time to have the annually anticipated Friends of Wakefield Libraries (FOWL) “Blueberries and Books” fundraiser! This event includes a book sale and a bake sale with a multitude of blueberry confections –jumbo muffins, pies, scones - any kind of blueberry item you can think of and maybe some you’ve never considered. This event will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm outside the Gafney Library. Books include a large selection of youth fiction, cookbooks, newer adult fiction, and nonfiction. Puzzles and local artwork will also be available.
“FOWL is a dedicated and well-organized group of volunteers whose support has made a meaningful impact at the Gafney,” said Library Director Amy Swanson. “They’ve funded important resources not covered by our regular budget, such as our ASCAP subscription and museum passes. FOWL also generously supports our Summer Reading Program and was a key donor in helping us acquire our new book drop.”
Proceeds of this fundraiser will go toward the Gafney and Wakefield Library’s needs. Call the Gafney Library at (603) 522-3401 for more information.
dents will go home with a useful, hand-made item of their own design! Please bring a bagged lunch and drink, as students will be given a lunch break.
Tuition is $155 per student with a $35 materials fee paid to the instructor on the day of class. Class will be at Molly’s studio: 355 Hackleboro Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224. Bring a bagged lunch.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by Monday, August 11. 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 or at www.facebook.com/nhcraft/
Music At The Winery: Hermit Woods’ The Loft
By Thomas P. Caldwell
Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, now located at 72 Main Street, Meredith, has made a name for itself by bucking tradition. That includes finding a way to charge for wine-tastings before it was legal to do so, and creating The Loft, where music has become a main event at what already was an award-winning boutique winery.
Upcoming performers at The Loft include Philip Hamilton, known for his vocal work with various jazz fusion groups, including Spyro Gyra, Steps Ahead, the Pat Metheny Group, Special EFX, and Full Circle, a Boston-based jazz group he co-founded that recorded for Sony Records. Also among this season’s lineup are Sharon “Sugar” Jones and the Starlight Honeys.
Bob Manley, co-founder of Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, described as “a craft winery firmly committed to tradition — when we’re not busy overturning it,” says Hermit Woods is “Proudly Contrarian” — an attitude expressed on its website: “When we founded our winery, it was illegal in New Hampshire to charge for tastings. So we sold wine glasses to our guests and gave the wine away for free. We ruffled a few feathers, but eventually
the authorities saw the wisdom of our ways and changed the rules. Now I can tell customers at our tasting bar that it’s a wine experience so good, it used to be illegal.”
Explaining how a winery became a music venue, Manley explained,
“When we moved into our current location in 2014, we weren’t quite sure what to do with the second floor. Then, in 2017, I discovered the ceiling could be raised to 14 feet — and that’s when the light bulb went off. I began envisioning the space as a listening room, inspired by the Listening Room series created by Jonathan Lorentz at Pit-
man’s Freight Room [in Laconia].”
Lorentz is a jazz performer, teacher, and promoter, and Manley said, “Jonathan and I started collaborating in 2018 to imagine and develop what would become The Loft at Hermit Woods. It took several years to fully design the space, secure funding, and find the right builder. Construction began in 2020 and was completed in 2021.
“However, due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we delayed the official launch of the Listening Room until May 17, 2022. Since then, we’ve hosted nearly a show every week — sometimes two — and have proudly welcomed audiences to more than 190 performances to date.”
Asked about any especially memorable performances, Manley said, “The Ballroom Thieves certainly stands out as one of our favorites. They have actually performed at our venue twice, most recently this past April.”
Explaining the success of the entertainment, he said, “What makes The Loft truly stand out is that it’s a Listening Room — a rare and sacred space where music takes center stage. It’s not background noise — it’s the main event. Phones go away, conversations
pause, and the audience leans in to fully experience the artist and their story. In a world full of distractions, true listening rooms are becoming increasingly hard to find.
“At Hermit Woods, we created The Loft to be just that kind of place. Here, music is really heard — and even more importantly, most of the music is original. We welcome artists who share their own songs, their own voices, and their own journeys. It’s a space where genuine connection happens between performer and audience, and where the craft is honored with the attention it deserves.
“Yes, it goes against the grain of today’s fast, noisy world. And that’s exactly why it fits us so well.”
The weekly performances on Thursday nights include Sharon Jones, a native of Portsmouth, on Aug. 7, bringing a mixture of jazz, R&B, and contemporary sounds. She lists her influences as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, and Nina Simone.
On Aug. 14, the Starlight Honeys — comprising Katie O’Connell on vocals, drum, and guitar; Samantha Tracy on vocals, guitar, and banjo; Roger Sorlien on vocals, guitar, banjo, and mandola; Douglas Hazard on vocals, guitar, and mandolin; and Dick Hodges on vocals and bass — will perform their combo of folk, rock, country, and reggae. Their original song, “Ten Rod Road”, won the Songwriting Competition for North Conway’s WMWV 93.5 Radio Station and receives regular airtime. They have performed at the Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Denmark Arts Center, and numerous live radio shows, as well as at local venues such as the Sandwich Fair, White Gates Farm, and Tuckerman Brewing Company.
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Philip Hamilton and friends will appear at The Loft on Aug. 21. (Courtesy Photo)
From Ghost Towns to Airfields: Discover Lake Winnipesaukee’s Hidden Past
On Wednesday, August 6, at 7 pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host NH Humanities speaker Glenn Knoblock, who will present “The Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee.” Since seating is limited, reservations are requested; reach out to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com or by phone to 603-366-5950. This grant-funded program is free to all attendees.
Lake Winnipesaukee’s history goes well beyond the boating and other recreational-related activities we think of today. Knoblock will reveal the many facets of this history, including the real story about “America’s Oldest Summer
Resort” in Wolfeboro, the religious sect on Gilford’s Governors Island who thought the world was ending, Massachusetts’ early efforts to claim New Hampshire territory as their own, the site of the country’s first college sports rivalry in Center Harbor, the African American community that once existed in Gilmanton, and the only airport of its kind in the entire country in Alton. Whether you live in the area, are a visitor from elsewhere in the Granite State, or are a summer resident or tourist, these fascinating and enlightening bits of history will change forever how you view New Hampshire’s “Big Lake.”
Glenn Knoblock is an independent scholar and author of over twenty books. He has served as the main military contributor to Harvard and Oxford University’s landmark African American National Biography, and he has also written for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. His work documents a wide variety of subjects in New Hampshire and New England history, including African American history, historic cemeteries and grave markers, as well as covered bridges,
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Philip Hamilton will appear on Aug. 21 with guitarist Paul Bourgelais, bassist Lennie Bradford, and Gilberto on drums. With a blend of jazz, rock, swing, and world music, it promises to be a standout performance.
Singer, composer, and producer Cassandre McKinley is on the schedule for Sept. 4, bringing a selection of soul, jazz, R&B, blues, and country. Her career has included collaborations with J. Geils, Bernard Purdie, Dave Mattacks, Herb Pomeroy, Peter Eldridge, and Duke Levine. She is currently in the studio working on her next album, a duo project with world-class pianist Tim Ray.
Saturday nights are reserved for live piano sessions from 6 to 8 pm featuring a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano. The sessions showcase both local and regional pianists, with Chris Mega on Aug. 9; Michael Gallagan on the 16th; David Lockwood on the 23rd; and Craig Jas-
the Kancamagus Highway, and New Hampshire’s loon population. 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. 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.
ter on the 30th. Looking ahead, Sept. 6 will feature John Franzosa; Sept. 13, Chris Mega; Sept. 20, Brandy IrishGerjuoy; Sept. 27, David Lockwood; Oct. 4, Chris Mega; Oct. 11, Mark Shilansky; Oct 18, Michael Gallagan; and Oct 25, Matt Fuller.
Gilford-based Katie Dobbins is the host of the monthly Songwriter RoundUp, and she will bring folk duo Alex Cumming and Audrey Jaber to The Loft on Sept. 11. The evening will begin with Dobbins providing a brief opening set before inviting Alex and Audrey to join her for a couple of songs and a conversation about their work. The guest artists will then perform on their own.
The Thursday night schedule continues throughout the fall, and is posted on the Hermit Woods website, https:// hermitwoods.com. Many of the musical performances also are posted on the Hermit Woods YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCN1awHYso9eBUSwQxP-Ss2A
Register Now for August and September Hunter Education Courses
Sign up now to take your Hunter Education class and be ready for all of this fall’s hunting seasons. Register today at www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/hunter-education. Select “Find a class” to locate traditional in-person courses or pick “Start online course” to take the virtual Hunter Education course. To complete the class, participants will be required to attend a field day. A list of available field days will be provided upon completion of either type of course. Walk-ins are accepted at in-person trainings on a space-available basis, but seats are never guaranteed. Pre-registration is highly recom-
mended.
If you are planning to take the online Hunter Education course, get started now. There are currently numerous spots available for the field days, which are required after completion of either course to receive certification. These spots will become more difficult to find as the hunting seasons get closer.
Hunter Education is required in New Hampshire before a new hunter can purchase his or her first hunting license. If you are age 16 or older, you need a license to hunt. To meet this requirement, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department offers classes
around the state. Participants must be at least 12 years old to achieve certification in basic Hunter Education. New Hampshire’s Hunter Education course provides firearms and archery certification. Children under 16 are permitted to hunt with a properly licensed adult hunter who is at least 18.
Hunters who purchased an Apprentice Hunting License last year must take Hunter Education before they can purchase a hunting license. The Apprentice Hunting License allows people to hunt under the guidance of an experienced hunter, without first taking Hunter Education, but it can be pur-
chased only once in a lifetime. Learn more at www.huntnh.com/hunting/apprentice.html.
For more information on Hunter Education in New Hampshire, visit www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/hunter-education or call (603) 271-3214. Hunter Education in New Hampshire is funded with Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration by an excise tax on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment.
To learn more, visit www.huntnh. com/funding/wsfr.html.
Monoprint Making Workshop Inspired by Squam Lake
Join the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) on a Monoprint making adventure on Tuesday, August 12 from 9:30 am – 3 pm. Participants will enjoy a pontoon boat tour in the morning to explore the lake, take reference photos, and do a plankton haul. Upon returning to shore, the workshop will move to the water lab to examine the contents through a microscope, with a camera, projected onto a large screen. A lunch break immediately follows, and participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Resources, including books, will be available to peruse during lunch. At 1 pm, there will be an introduction to monoprint making and various tools used for this medium. Participants will sketch out their chosen subject matter before using pencils to incise (carve) images into foam with sharp tools, then ink up foam with water-soluble, environmentally friendly ink and print on paper and canvases, one of each, so participants can leave with two pieces of artwork. A gallery walk will occur once folks have completed at least one print. Then, participants are welcome
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This program will be led by Professor Emerita MaryAnn McGarry of Environmental Science and Policy at Plymouth State University (PSU). She took up monoprint making upon retiring in 2021. She is continually enrolled in art classes, primarily at Artistic Roots in Plymouth, New Hampshire, working with her mentor, Annette Mitchell, Professor Emerita of Art at PSU. Annette Mitchell, wrote the book, Foam Is Where the Art Is: New Ways to Print. The workshop will be adopting Mitchell’s techniques, and the book will be available as a reference.
For more information or to sign up for this program, visit the SLA website
(squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other Adventure Ecology programs throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation-related topics.
The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character, and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners, the SLA promotes the protection, careful use, and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces, and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.
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Drink Up: A Celebration of Artful Sips
and Handcrafted Vessels
The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery is pleased to announce its latest exhibit, “Drink Up.” This thoughtfully curated collection celebrates the everyday ritual of drinking — whether tea, coffee, wine, lemonade, or water — through the lens of fine craft. The exhibit features handcrafted drinking vessels made of glass, porcelain, and pottery, created by various talented juried artists who blend function with beauty in every piece.
every day. “Drink Up” encourages a deeper appreciation for the art of the pour and the joy of handmade design. Join the Meredith Gallery to experience the simple pleasure of holding art in your hands as you “Drink Up” and sip in style. For more information, please call the Gallery at 603-279-7920 or visit meredith. nhcrafts.org. The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy. Meredith, NH.
Newfound Nature Station: Blending In & Standing Out!
Join the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) as we explore animal coloration at Grey Rocks during Newfound Nature Station, a free program that connects youth and families to the natural world. This event will be held at Grey Rocks Conservation Area at 178 N Shore Road, Hebron, NH, on August 5 & 9 from 10 am to 12 pm. Animals use color for defense from predators, sometimes to hide, and sometimes as a warning. Depending on the habitat, this can make them harder or easier to find. Come explore animal camouflage & mimicry at Grey Rocks! Participants will go on an animal scavenger hunt, learn about some clever mimics, and make some nature art to take home. This program is free and open to all. Newfound Nature Station, along with other family programs and events, is part of NLRA’s year-round work to en-
courage residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty around them, learn more about the environment and how to protect it, and fall in love with the Newfound Watershed. By connecting the people of Newfound to the wonders around them, NLRA works to inspire the next generation of stewards and fulfill the mission of protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed. Along with programs like Newfound Nature Station, NLRA maintains Grey Rocks Conservation Area in all seasons as a place for people and wildlife alike. It offers a new conservation center, walking trails, a picnic area, fishing alcoves, and a non-motorized boat launch, and is frequented by wildlife like loons, turtles, and bald eagles as well as people. Learn more about NLRA, including other upcoming events, at NewfoundLake.org.
These artful drinking vessels present a diverse range of forms, glazes, textures, and colors from elegant stemware and delicately thrown glasses to rustic mugs and sculptural goblets. Whether minimalist or ornate, each vessel invites consideration of the personal and cultural significance of objects we use
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.
Rhodes, in this incarnation for the last novel of the Harrison Rhodes Quintet, by Peter Thompson. This jail, this hapless “crime,” mirrors all the missteps (bitingly funny) of the other novels. He’s childishly altruistic, but often sallies forth in the most vicious terms against horrible bosses and an unfair share of other monsters. www.dialogosbooks.com
My Fair Lady Now Playing at Interlakes Summer Theatre
The Interlakes Summer Theatre will continue its 18th season with “My Fair Lady” a classic musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion,” about a phonetics professor who transforms a Cockney flower girl into a refined lady. The musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly”. It was a major success on Broadway and in film, winning numerous awards.
The production will be directed by Kelsey Robins and choreographed by Breonna Trilling, with Musical Direction by F. Wade Russo. Set Designer is Peter Kallok, Costume Designer-Patti Hatch Hibbert: Lighting Designer-Sam Bessler; Sound Designer- Miles Ahlstrom, Technical Director-Claude Wei Zhang;
Prop Design-Bee LaClair; Stage Manager-Will Farris; Production Manager-Kristen Wettstein; Costume Shop Manager-Ginny Fisher;
Assistant Stage Manager-Camille Marie Hoad.
My Fair Lady will run through Aug 10, with a matinee on both
Thursdays. Next up will be Menopause, The Musical, Aug 13 - 17. Interlakes Summer Theatre is grateful to the following Sponsors: Banner Sponsor Meredith Village Savings Bank; Season Sponsor Plymouth General Dentistry; Show sponsors The Mug Restaurant, RC Brayshaw Printing, The Daily Sun, Home Comfort, Lakes Region VNA, Taylor Community, and Weirs Times. The theatre also enjoys support received from Heart and Hands, LR Children’s Auction, Inter-Lakes Children’s Charity, and the Meredith Rotary Club.
Tickets can be purchased at our Box Office at 1 Laker Lane from 10 am - 2 pm every day, or at the door before performances, or online at interlakestheatre.com, or by calling 1-603-707-6035.
End 68 Hours of Hunger’s Annual Labor Day Raffle Begins
This year celebrates the 5th Annual Labor Day Raffle to benefit End 68 Hours of Hunger Wolfeboro Chapter. Running through the month of August and culminating in a drawing just after Labor Day, the raffle features fabulous prizes donated by many generous businesses in the area. There are 6 raffle baskets to choose from, each filled with items and gift cards with a value of more than $600. Prizes include a wide variety of restaurant choices from casual to elegant; personal care certificates from top to toe, such as hair styling and apparel; sports and entertainment packages for golf and music; everyday
supplies from fuel to hardware; pet and garden necessities (and niceties); home art and décor, and so much more!
Tickets are only $5 each or 5 for $20 and will be sold at the following locations in Wolfeboro at Hunters Shop ‘n Save on August 5 and 19, at the Town Docks on Lake Winni Day (August 8), at the Farmers Market on August 14 and 28, and at the Wright Museum on August 16. Pier 19 Country Store in Tuftonboro will have tickets for sale on August 7. In Ossipee, tickets may be purchased at Tractor Supply on August 21 and in Middleton at LaValley Building Supply on August 23. Tick-
ets can also be ordered by contacting Donna at 603.515.1092 or emailing donnamcullen1@gmail.com; or Peg (508.596.2850) or emailing jpmongiello@gmail.com. Drawing will be held on September 4 at the Wolfeboro Town Hall. Winners will be notified by phone or email, and do not need to be present to win. Except for one basket, which includes gift items, all prizes are certificates and will be mailed to winners. End 68 Hours of Hunger is a private nonprofit organization with a mission to provide nourishing food to children in pre-K through grade 6 in the communities of Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro,
Ossipee, Effingham, Brookfield, and Middleton, who experience hunger for the approximately 68 hours that occur on the weekends. We are a voluntary organization; proceeds from our raffle go toward the purchase of food for the children in our program. More information about our chapter can be found online at www.end68hoursofhunger. org (look for Wolfeboro chapter), on Facebook (End 68 Hours of Hunger Wolfeboro…), or by mail at PO Box 1026, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896.
Lasagna Dinner in Union August 14
Can’t take a vacation to Europe right now? Why not have a taste of Italy with the Fellowship of the Union Congregational Church? On Thursday, August 14, 2025, a fantastic spread of home-made lasagnas, tossed salad, Italian bread, assorted home-baked pies, coffee, and/or punch will be available from 5:30 to 7 pm. Tickets are sold at the door only (no reservations), starting at 4:30 pm. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children. If you prefer to take your meal home, To-
Go containers will be available.
The dinner will be served in the historic Reunion Grange Hall – Hotchkiss Commons at 71 Main Street in the village of Union in the town of Wakefield, just off Route 16. The Union Congregational Church is directly across the street. – you can’t miss the beautiful steeple! Plenty of parking is available behind the church, in front of the Grange Hall, and along the street. Hotchkiss Commons is handicapped accessible and air-conditioned. All proceeds will
go to the Church Fellowship’s outreach programs, which benefit the local communities and worldwide missions. For
more information and directions, call 603-473-2727.
Love Got to Do With It?
Everything, Honestly.
She’s got the legs, the lungs, and the legendary hits—Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tina Turner Tribute is rollin’ on the river into Moultonborough, and this one’s guaranteed to be simply the best.
Get ready for an electrifying night of nonstop Tina classics—from “River Deep, Mountain High” to “Better Be Good to Me”—served with powerhouse vocals, high-octane energy, and a whole lotta fringe. Whether you’re dancing in your seat or shaking a tail feather on the lawn, this show brings the sass, the soul, and the sequins. The
show is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, from 7:30 – 9 pm, at Castle in the Clouds at 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough.
These tickets are hot enough to make “Steamy Windows,” so snag yours before they fog up and disappear!
Presented by Great Waters Summer Concerts: Concerts in the Clouds, where world-class acts light up New Hampshire’s Lakes Region all summer long—with a little help from the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll (or at least her fabulous tribute). For tickets and additional information, visit greatwaters.org.
Yesteryear
When Boating Ruled the Lake
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
These days, boating is big in the Lakes Region. It is why many people come to the area to vacation. If you have a boat, or plan to rent one while here, it is a sign that the lakes are beloved if you want to be on the water.
To a greater or lesser degree, that has always been the case. In the early days of vacationing, most people did not have a boat to enjoy on Lake Winnipesaukee. However, they found a way to get out on the water for a boat tour. A day’s cruise or an evening, moonlit ride around the lake was a wonderful part of any vacation in the area.
The boats on the lakes were many, from small and private to large motor-ship type vessels. Each had a story to tell, and passengers often fell in love with a favorite boat and its backstory.
Probably the most popular and sought-after boat on the water was Lady of the Lake. According to an article in the Laconia Democrat from April, 1894, the heyday for the Lady was the years from 1868 to 1876.
The Lady served vacationers as an excursion boat. An experienced boater, Winborn A. Sanborn, captained the Lady during the 1860s and again from 1878 to 1881. Sanborn may have been given the job of captain because he was a stockholder of the Lady’s company.
The boat was well-cared-for but ultimately deemed unsafe for travel in the 1890s. Sadly, the Lady was towed ashore and stripped of machinery that could be repurposed. After this, she was moved to Glendale, and the hull was used as a bunkhouse for workmen con-
structing Kimball Castle.
Later, the once busy and popular Lady was hauled to an area of the lake beyond Belknap Point and sunk. But the Lady put up a valiant fight and rolled over in the water, resurfacing. At that time, the boat was towed to the middle of nearby Glendale Bay and successfully submerged in deep water, where she remains today.
In the early days, steamboats were often owned by wealthy residents in the area. One such boat, the Swallow, was the property of Herbert Dumaresq. He owned Kona Farm, a large estate in Moultonborough. An article in the June 18, 1947, in the Laconia Evening Citizen relayed that the Swallow was purchased by Dumaresq in the late 1800s. As told by Edward Blackstone in his book, “Farewell Old Mount Washington,” the Swallow was known as “the trimmest and most picturesque steam yacht ever to decorate the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee.” (Information from “Kona Farm” by Barbara Kelley.)
A lesser-known steamboat, the Marshal Foch, was on the lake in the early 20th century. The Foch was docked at a wharf in Lakeport. The wealthy bicycle
and automobile manufacturer, Col. Albert Pope, was the owner of the craft. When his business dwindled, he sold the pretty boat to the Rollins family.
After a time, the craft was again sold, this time to Dr. Greene of Long Island in Moultonborough. The year was 1907. The Greene family enjoyed the boat and kept it in good shape. They had the money to do so, having created and sold an elixir called Nervura.
Upon the death of Greene’s brother, the boat again changed hands, going to Capt. Leander Lavallee. He worked to remodel the craft and renamed it the Marshal Foch
Steamboats were nothing new to Lavallee. He had extensive experience with boats on Lake Winnipesaukee and was the owner/captain of the steamship Mount Washington
By the 1930s, the Foch was the marine mail carrier on the lake, originating from Lakeport. Her work as an official mail carrier around the lake ended when the Uncle Sam gained the route, according to “Mail Service on the Lake” by Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D.
Other mail boats on Winnipesaukee included the Robert & Arthur (1892
to 1894); The Dolphin (1894 to 1906); Uncle Sam II (1963 to 1967), and Tonimar (1941 to 1965), among others.
The U.S. Mail Boat Tonimar delivered mail to summer island residents in Alton Bay and Wolfeboro. (In 1975, a couple purchased the vessel.) The islands the Tonimar serviced for mail delivery in 1951 were Little Mark, Redhead (also known as Treasure Island), Waveland (or Keniston), Mud (or Varney), Little Mud, Farm Island, Spectacle, Pistol, Little Bear, Devens, and Echo.
The Rainbow IV speedboat thrilled Weirs Beach spectators in the summer of 1926, when over 6,000 people were in attendance for a big speedboat race. The large attendance numbers underscored the growth and interest in boating on the lakes, and the Rainbow IV was among the fastest in its day. The boat held four world records and easily won the Weirs 19-mile competition.
The Foxy operated as a Weirs Beach area party boat in the early 1900s. After the boat was shipped out of state, the Foxy II plied the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee in the 1950s. Serving as a tourist boat, the Foxy II made daily trips and was run by Captain Carl Wallace of Laconia.
A display ad from the heyday of the Foxy related to readers the joys of a trip on the excursion boat. Visitors could see Paugus Bay, 50 Winnipesaukee islands, the new Weirs Beach Spindle Point Lighthouse, Governor’s Island, where the wealthy summered in large homes and mansions, Rattlesnake, Camp, and
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Eagle Islands, water skiers, other boats, Endicott Rock, Kimball’s Castle, and other “exciting water activities.”
Three cruises were offered daily during the summer, as well as private charter trips. The Foxy also had a water ski school on site for those interested in learning the sport.
The ad further told readers they could be assured to see, while on a Foxy excursion, “the beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee and the grandeur of the White Mountains” with crisp, clear air. The summer sun would be tempered by the lake and mountain breezes, and colorful evening sunsets were promised.
The Foxy’s captain, Carl Wallace, would suggest and offer directions to area points of interest, and his staff would provide information on where vacationers/visitors might find lodgings and restaurants.
In the community of Melvin Village, William Blackstone Sr. and his son, Herbert A. Blackstone, built the steamer Cyclone. The steamer was large – about 80 feet in length and cruised at approximately 10 miles per hour, not a bad speed for the time it was created. The Blackstones built the steamer for Arthur and Appleton Lamprey, who launched the Cyclone in 1886. The steamer was put to active use mostly for freight service and made runs from Weirs Beach to Melvin Village and elsewhere around the lake. It was often seen in Wolfeboro, where it was hired for charters and moonlight excursions, which were quite popular at the time.
Sandy Island Camp launched the steamer Huntress in the early 1900s, and it carried 30 passengers. It was 42-feet long, but was succeeded by the Viking, and later, the Sandy, a war surplus boat acquired after the First World War. The Viking, according to “The Sands of Time Sandy Island Camp: The First 1000 Years,” was a sturdy vehicle. The later Sandy had a similar sturdy construction. The list of steamboats and other boats in the Lakes Region during the early days is long. A partial accounting includes The Belle of the Waves, built in 1892 by Arthur Lamprey; The Mineola which was constructed in 1877 in Newburgh, NH (brought to Lake Winnipesaukee in 1877 for use as a freight and passenger business steamer); The Eagle, built in 1886 at Lake Village and owned by the Greene family and The Meredith, constructed in Center Harbor in 1887. The boat burned while moored at Black’s Wharf and was later rebuilt and named the Ethel Burnell. These are just a few of the many steamboats/ vessels in the Lakes Region that plied the waters in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s.
Pleasure boats are everywhere on the lakes these days, but at one time, a different sort of boat, graceful and iconic, ruled the lake.
(Thanks to the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum for use of historic and reference materials for this story. The museum offers a vast collection of early lake artifacts, old photos, and much more, as well as a summer lecture series on a variety of local historical/lake subjects. Visit www.lwhs.us.)
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