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Sweets for Valentine’s Day…and Year-Round
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
Photo courtesy Kellerhaus
Much is happening at Kellerhaus, and it’s only partly due to the upcoming Valentine’s Day.
“We are busy year-round,” explains co-owner Daryl Dawson. “We do a lot of prep, and it gets busy the week of Valentine’s Day. We see a lot of customers come in that week - and even Valentine’s Day – to choose candies and other gifts for their special someone.”
No one knows the wide variety of homemade candies available like the chocolatiers at Kellerhaus. The Kellerhaus chocolatiers craft candies yearround, and they have a good feel for the many candies customers love and buy for themselves or others. In other words, Kellerhaus really knows chocolate.
Exactly what is a chocolatier? Daryl explains, “It is someone trained in culinary arts with a specialization in chocolate.” The Kellerhaus chocolatiers have a combined experience of over 30 years making chocolates and candy. Kellerhaus chocolatiers are experienced in making chocolate molds, creams, caramels, brittles, toffee, and the many other varieties of candies and chocolate.
“For Valentine’s Day, we have specialty heart-shaped Oreos, hot chocolate bombs, boxes of candies with heart-shaped windows, among many other sweet items. During holidays like Christmas, we are very busy, and our handmade candy canes are something we are very proud of. It’s just one of many traditions here at Kellerhaus,” Daryl points out.
Chocolate pops are also very popular, as well as items from the gift shop, where browsers can find everything from handmade items to the wellknown JellyCat plush. Also offered are greeting cards made by a local art-
ist and other wonderful items, such as Christmas ornaments.
“I am working on bringing in more locally made items, which we know customers appreciate,” Daryl continues.
When Daryl bought Kellerhaus in 2017, he sought something completely different from his prior career. He found it at Kellerhaus. Kellerhaus still uses Keller family recipes and also creates new confections for the shop.
“Kellerhaus has nostalgia and history, and I wanted to continue that,” he says.
Many people return to Kellerhaus again and again because it holds very special memories. People recall visiting as children (Kellerhaus started in 1906 as a confectioner’s shop in down-
ipes for buttercrunch, fudge, peanut brittle, candy creams, and caramels,” Daryl explains.
Because Kellerhaus knows chocolate and how to create the most delicious candies, they have a sense of what customer favorites might be. “The most popular candies are chocolates, of course, as well as buttercrunch, chocolate pops, and dark, milk, and white chocolates.
“We make candies daily to keep up with demand; we produce a lot. As well as walk-in traffic, we have an online store where customers can buy their favorites,” he adds.
Always experimenting, Daryl smiles when asked about last summer’s pickle ice cream. All Kellerhaus ice cream is made in-house, and the assortment has grown over the years, but pickle was a fun specialty flavor.
“We used to have a few ice cream flavors, but now we offer over 30, including sugar-free and sorbets,” Daryl explains. “Vanilla and Cookie Monster are still the favorites.” Vanilla is also great for those who enjoy the topping bar.
town Laconia). The original owner, Otto G. Keller, ran the business for many years until it was relocated to a beautiful home-turned-candy shop in Weirs Beach.) Older customers bring their children and grandchildren, carrying on a sweet tradition.
These and other customers love that much of the handmade candy still uses old Keller family recipes. “We use rec-
The pickle ice cream was a source of consternation for many who saw the flavor advertised on the exterior Kellerhaus sign last summer. Kellerhaus chocolatiers and ice cream makers understand the methods for working with sugar and flavors for candy and
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Delicious candy made right at Kellerhaus.
Ideas in Action: The Story of New Hampshire Humanities
In libraries, town halls, museums, classrooms, and community centers across the Granite State, people gather to listen, reflect, debate, and tell stories. These gatherings share a common thread: they are rooted in the humanities and supported by New Hampshire Humanities (NHH), a nonprofit organization that has helped connect people and ideas across the state for more than fifty years.
Founded in 1974, New Hampshire Humanities is the state’s designated public humanities council. Its mission is to inspire curiosity, foster civil dialogue, and explore the human experience through history, culture, literature, and ideas. From its earliest days, the
organization has operated on the belief that the humanities are not confined to universities or bookshelves, but belong in everyday community life.
New Hampshire Humanities emerged during a period of national investment in public culture and civic education. Following the creation of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in 1965, states across the country established humanities councils to ensure that federal support for scholarship and culture reached people where they lived. New Hampshire Humanities was created to serve that role locally, building bridges between scholars, cultural institutions, and the public.
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From the beginning, the organization emphasized access. Programs were designed to be free, open, and community-centered, reaching residents of all ages, backgrounds, and geographic regions. Rather than prescribing a single narrative, NHH envisioned programs for people to come together to learn about themselves and others, appreciate different perspectives, inspire curiosity, explore big questions, and promote the common good.
and future. For many small organizations with limited budgets, NHH grants and programming support have made the difference between an idea remaining hypothetical and becoming a lived community experience.
The cumulative impact of New Hampshire Humanities is measured not only in numbers, but in moments: a packed library discussing a novel that resonates with local experience; a historical exhibit that brings long-overlooked stories into public view; a facilitated conversation that allows neighbors to talk across differences with respect and curiosity.
Over the decades, that approach has proven both durable and adaptable. By the early 2020s, New Hampshire Humanities was supporting more than 1,000 public programs each year, partnering with libraries, historical societies, schools, museums, and civic organizations in nearly every corner of the state.
At the core of New Hampshire Humanities’ work is the idea that the humanities strengthen communities. Through storytelling, historical inquiry, ethical reflection, and civil dialogue, people gain tools to understand one another and engage thoughtfully with the challenges of their time.
One of the organization’s most visible initiatives is Humanities to Go, a statewide speakers and programs roster that brings historians, writers, filmmakers, and cultural practitioners directly into communities. These programs—lectures, film screenings, performances, and facilitated discussions—are hosted by local organizations and offered free to the public, making high-quality humanities programming accessible even in the Granite State’s smallest towns.
Complementing this outreach is a robust grantmaking program. Through Major and Mini Community Project Grants, New Hampshire Humanities has helped local organizations create museum exhibits, oral history projects, reading series, commemorations, and public conversations on topics ranging from Indigenous history and immigration to technology, ethics, and civic responsibility. Many of these projects are conceived and led at the local level, ensuring that programming reflects the interests and needs of each community.
As New Hampshire Humanities moved into the mid-2020s, it encountered significant changes in the national funding environment. Long-standing federal support for state humanities councils shifted rapidly, prompting organizations across the country to reassess their structures and strategies. For NHH, this moment became not just a challenge, but an invitation—to pause, reflect, and reimagine how best to serve the state in a changing landscape.
Rather than retreating from its mission, New Hampshire Humanities embraced this moment as a pivot point. Leadership and staff focused on clarity and adaptability, reaffirming the organization’s core purpose while exploring new ways to deliver programs, build partnerships, and ensure longterm sustainability.
Central to this reimagining has been a renewed emphasis on collaboration and community-driven programming. New Hampshire Humanities is strengthening partnerships with libraries, schools, cultural organizations, and civic groups, co-creating programs that share resources and amplify local voices. This approach allows ideas to travel farther while remaining rooted in place.
The organization is also investing more intentionally in scalable and flexible humanities work—projects that can be adapted to different communities, audiences, and formats. Dialogue-based programs, local storytelling initiatives, and place-based history projects continue to thrive, demonstrating that meaningful humanities engagement does not always require large budgets, but thoughtful design and community trust.
Digital and hybrid programming, developed and refined in recent years, has become another lasting asset. On-
Special initiatives have further expanded this work. In recent years, NHH has supported programs tied to themes such as democracy, belonging, and civic life, including projects connected to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. These efforts underscore the organization’s long-standing commitment to helping communities use history not simply to look backward, but to think critically about the present
Backwards Brilliance: Paint, Sip
&
Flip the Magic!
“Forest Stillness” invites participants to create a tranquil moonlit forest lake scene using the fun reverse painting method on clear styrene. Sized to fit a standard 11 x 14 frame. (a clear plastic-like acrylic, often used as a modern alternative to glass for safety and ease.) A glowing, ethereal artwork with perfect symmetry in the water reflection, evoking peaceful stillness under a colorful night sky. Perfect for beginners — no drawing skills needed, just follow along step-by-step while sipping your favorite drink!
Reverse painting means you paint the foreground elements first (like trees in the front, leaves, branches, or details that appear closest to the viewer), then
layer midground, and finally the background (like distant trees, sky, or mist).
When complete, you view it from the unpainted side, giving it a glossy, luminous depth as light passes through the clear styrene. It’s the opposite of traditional painting order, which can be tricky and fun—perfect for a guided sip-and-paint event!
Join us for “Forest Stillness” – a relaxing Paint & Sip event! Friday, February 20, 5 to 7 pm. Lakes Region Art Gallery, Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, #300, Tilton. Price: $40 donation (all supplies provided)
For registration, visit https://forms. gle/SST9EBDyhw42osLr8.
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line discussions, recorded lectures, and virtual exhibitions now complement in-person events, extending reach to rural residents, homebound participants, and younger audiences who engage differently with cultural content. Financial sustainability has become a central focus of New Hampshire Humanities’ forward-looking strategy. While public funding has long played an important role, the organization is actively diversifying its support base, strengthening relationships with individual donors, New Hampshire-based foundations, and private philanthropic partners who recognize the humanities as essential civic infrastructure.
Emergency and bridge funding from private philanthropy has provided critical momentum, not merely as short-term relief, but as space to plan thoughtfully for the future. Fundraising efforts increasingly emphasize storytelling—demonstrating how investments in the humanities translate into stronger communities, informed citizens, and shared understanding.
At the same time, NHH continues to refine its long-term vision. Ideas such as expanded training opportunities, leadership development, and a more connected statewide humanities network remain central, even as timelines
and methods evolve.
As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, New Hampshire Humanities stands ready to help communities explore the enduring questions of democracy, identity, and civic responsibility. More than a commemorative moment, this anniversary offers an opportunity for reflection and dialogue—precisely the kind of work NHH has supported for half a century.
For more than fifty years, New Hampshire Humanities has demonstrated that the humanities are not luxuries or abstractions, but living practices that help people make sense of their world and one another. By embracing change with intention and creativity, the organization is charting a future defined not by uncertainty, but by purpose.
In a state known for independence of thought and strong local traditions, New Hampshire Humanities continues to serve as a quiet but powerful connector—bringing people together through ideas, stories, and the shared pursuit of understanding.
To learn more about the organization and see upcoming programs, visit nhhumanities.org.
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The Barnstormers Theatre Announces Line Up for 96th Season
The delights and pastimes of New Hampshire’s long winters are in full swing in Tamworth Village right now, but The Barnstormers Theatre production team is already dreaming up a sun- and fun-filled summer of live, professional plays and musicals. The season is packed with laugh-out-loud hits, beloved classics, and whodunnit fun that will keep audiences buzzing all summer long!
Season tickets are on sale now, along with new flex-pass and single show tickets.
The summer kicks off June 25July 4 with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, featuring Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek and Book by Jeffrey Lane. Based on the beloved film, the show follows two rival con men who clash on the French Riviera as they compete to fleece a naïve heiress.
Audiences will laugh till their sides ache as they discover who’s the dirtiest, rottenest scoundrel of them all!
Tony Award-winning comedy Eureka Day will run from July 9 - 18. With a script by Jonathan Spector, the play is set at the idealistic Eureka Day School during a typical board meeting on what seems like a typical day. But when a crisis hits, hilarity ensues. Facades fall, views are challenged, and polite conversation quickly unravels. Eureka Day is an all-too-familiar, laugh-out-loud look at… well, us.
The third show of the season is the feel-good Broadway classic, She Loves Me, July 23 - August 1. Often hailed as one of the most charming musicals ever written, She Loves Me is a romantic comedy about two feuding coworkers, Georg and Ama-
lia, who bicker at work while unknowingly falling in love as anonymous pen pals. The musical, which inspired the 1998 film “You’ve Got Mail”, features the music of Jerry Bock, lyrics of Sheldon Hamick, and book by Joe Masteroff.
The Barnstormers Theatre tradition of an annual Agatha Christie show lives on this summer from August 6-15. The fourth show of the season is Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. A snowdrift stops the luxurious Orient Express in its tracks and by morning an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment—stabbed behind a door locked from the inside. With the train isolated and a killer in their midst, world-famous detective Hercule Poirot must untangle an inter-
national web of secrets and lies. In this fast-paced, glamorous, and witty adaptation by Ken Ludwig, the question isn’t just whodunnit—it’s whether Poirot can solve the impossible before the killer strikes again.
August 20-29 will wrap up the 2026 season with a ‘cutting edge’ comedy, Shear Madness, by Paul Pörtner and adapted by Bruce Jordan & Maralyn Abrams. Set in a present-day local hair salon and updated daily with the latest news and gossip, this hilarious whodunnit mystery is never the same show twice. Audiences are invited to chime in about the zany cast of suspects—from the flamboyant salon owner to the snobby socialite—and see if they can spot the killer before they make a “clean cut” escape. It’s
the party of the season, where the audience always gets the last word! Classic Season Tickets are the best bargain for theatre-goers who are ready to plan ahead. Patrons can take advantage of early bird pricing - and save up to $8 per ticket - if they purchase by February 16th. Season tickets are available now by calling 603-323-8500 or emailing tickets@ barnstormerstheatre.org for details. Flex Season Passes (New in 2026) & Single Show tickets are available now. The Flex Season Pass allows patrons to purchase tickets to the five main stage shows with the option to choose dates, times, and seats. Theatre fans can attend according to their own schedules and have the option to complete the transaction online. Additional information and details are available on the website barnstormerstheatre.org or by contacting the box office. The Barnstormers Theatre is located in the scenic village of Tamworth, and is one of the oldest professional summer theatres in the country. Founded in 1931 by Francis Cleveland, youngest son of President Grover Cleveland, his wife Alice, and their friend Ed Goodnow, all veterans of the Broadway stage, The Barnstormers continue their legacy more than 90 years later. It remains one of only three Equity theaters in New Hampshire, producing professional, high-caliber theatre each summer. Ticket sales cover only about half of its operating costs, so The Barnstormers relies on contributions, like many arts organizations. Every gift helps sustain its mission and programming.
By Chef Kelly Ross
Hello, friends. I have a fun hodge podge of food ready for you, from a twist on a traditional breakfast to lunch to dinner and dessert. Let’s start with a breakfast pie based on the classic sausage, biscuit, and gravy. I have always been a sucker for that awesome combo, so when I first caught wind of this pie, I was hooked in a minute. Truthfully, this is not a pie in the usual form, but trust me, once you have this in front of you for breakfast, you will be all over this one. Prep time is 15 minutes, cooking time is 30 minutes, and this will feed 6 lucky eaters. If you enjoy an extra saucy gravy and sausage, double the recipe, other than the biscuits, and add it once it is out of the oven and plated.
Sausage, Gravy, and Biscuit Pie
1 lb ground sausage
2 cups milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
8 biscuits, pre-made or homemade
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground sage
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, optional
Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s browned. As it cooks, break up the meat into smaller pieces. Sprinkle flour over the
cooked sausage, stir it in, and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly. Turn up the heat to medium-high, letting the mixture come to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the gravy thickens, which should take around 5 minutes. Season the gravy with salt, pepper, and sage. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the biscuits in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the sausage gravy over the biscuits. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown.
Let’s face it, most of us are fans of just about any version of a grilled cheese sandwich, and although I have many in my repertoire, this is a top 5 of mine. Consider using garlic butter as the butter to grill the bread, mozzarella, parmesan cheeses, and shrimp to stuff it with. What do you think? Anything garlic bread-related and cheese in a sandwich is always a winner in my book, but the shrimp stuffed in between the bread slices makes this one a ginormous winner. Shrimp is arguably my favorite of the shellfish family for many reasons, and this is one of them due to their awesome flexibility. This recipe is for 4 sandwiches, and they will go together quickly. I cook the shrimp off scampi style, as in butter
and garlic, before putting them in the middle of this delicious sammich! Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese
8 slices of your favorite quality bread
12-16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup garlic butter for spreading
To prepare the shrimp, in a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and set aside. For the sandwiches, spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked shrimp, and sprinkled with grated Parmesan. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side out. Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down
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gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the sandwiches warm. Sooo Good!
Let’s move on to another fun meal utilizing garlic butter in something delicious, this time a yummy taco recipe using ground beef. This version of tacos is an outstanding fusion of sweet, savory and smoky flavors that is as quick and easy as it is popular to the taste buds. This has no southwestern flavors to it but more of a BBQ flavor accompanied by a homemade BBQ taco sauce. Traditional but also very unique. This will get you a dozen tacos and can be ready in half an hour.
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Tacos
2 lbs ground beef
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup honey
2/3 cup BBQ sauce
2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For The Taco Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tbsp honey
3 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
For The Rest
12 soft or hard taco shells/tortillas
2 ½ -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh chopped cilantro, optional
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika to create the taco sauce. Warm tortillas. Add beef mixture, drizzle taco sauce, sprinkle cheese, and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
In one of my favorite “go-to” winter meals ever, I bring you a taste of one of my favorite food cities: New Orleans. For me, there is not much of anything that I find as delicious or satisfying as a good old-fashioned gumbo. The combo of chicken, sausage, and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, loaded with fresh veggies in a great sauce. This version does not have a tomato base, which is different from the norm, but is absolutely outstanding. Prep is quick, as in 15-20 minutes, and then plan on a little more than an hour to cook it. Like any stew or soup, I find it best the next day so depending on your situation, make it a day or 2 before serving it and reheat it and serve, but regardless when you serve it, you will have a huge winner on your hands. This will feed 4-6 of you.
New Orleans Cajun Loaded Gumbo
For the Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken
1 lb sausage, ideally andouille but any smoked sausage is great, sliced
1 lb shrimp, ideally 20/24 in size, peeled, deveined and tails off
2 tbsp oil
4-5 tsp Cajun seasoning
For the Roux
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2-2 ½ qts chicken broth
For The Rest
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
½ cup celery, diced
¾ cup onions, diced
1 cup okra, sliced
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
3 tsp gumbo file
2 tsp hot sauce
¼ tsp salt
Cooked white rice for serving time, optional
Season the chicken, shrimp, and sausage with 4-5 tsp of Cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the seasoned chicken, shrimp, and sausage, and sear until golden-brown. Remove the meats. In the same pot, combine 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Stir continuously over medium heat until the roux is a deep, rich brown color, about 5 minutes. Add diced bell pepper, celery, and onions to the roux. Let them soften for about 5 minutes, then slowly pour in the chicken broth. Stir until well combined and bring to a simmer. Add 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 3 tsp gumbo file, hot sauce, and okra. Stir well. Return the seared chicken, shrimp, and sausage to the pot. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve the gumbo over white rice.
For an awesome dessert today, I bring a taste of breakfast into an absolutely amazing cheesecake recipe. This is a complete “done from scratch” recipe that is guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone lucky enough to grab a hunk of this. It has a usual graham cracker crust with a well-balanced cheesecake chock full of cinnamon and vanilla to keep it simple, but as I often say, simplicity can be the most awesome of many desserts. This is as if the ultimate breakfast treat went into a phone booth like Clark Kent and came out as a Superman cheesecake. Like any cheesecake, I suggest making this the day before serving, or at least 6 hours prior. This will get you 10-12 slices of love.
Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake
For the Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling 3 packages cream cheese, 8 oz each,
room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix until evenly coated, then press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes and set aside to cool. Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Blend in sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until smooth without overbeating. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture on the filling and swirl using a knife or skewer. Bake the cheesecake for 5565 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour. Remove the cheesecake, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled cheesecake in a spiral pattern. Slice and serve chilled.
Happy 2026, my friends, and I hope this potpourri of recipes today gives you some inspiration to start some fun cooking. Until next time, may you all keep those taste buds of yours happy and smiling, and if you have any questions or feedback about anything, please reach out to fenwaysox10@ gmail.com.
Granite VNA Seeks Community Volunteers to Support Hospice Program
Community members who are interested in helping Granite VNA support patients and their families are invited to join the agency’s upcoming volunteer training program, beginning Friday, February 6. From providing patient companionship and caregiver respite to supporting community health and bereavement programs, volunteers play a critical role in helping Granite VNA fulfill its not-for-profit, community-based mission.
“The most rewarding part of my role is meeting trusting people who join others who are in pain on their journey towards healing,” said Volunteer Bereavement Facilitator Donna Raycraft. “The work they do in supporting one another is uplifting to the facilitator who is privileged to see it.”
While the agency offers a wide array of volunteer opportunities, it has a critical need for volunteers to visit patients on hospice in their homes, veteran volunteers to support fellow veterans in hospice, and certified pet therapy teams.
“As a non-profit agency, the work volunteers do to support our services and programs is invaluable – we would not be able to serve the community without them,” said Granite VNA Vol-
unteer Coordinator Lisa Challender.
“Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community by helping neighbors. We invite members of our community to join us at the next training session.”
The next eight-week volunteer training program begins Friday, February 6, 2026, and runs through Friday, March 24, from 10 am – 12 pm, at Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH. Individuals applying to become Granite VNA volunteers will be required to:
• Complete volunteer training appropriate for their role
• Pass background checks with the State of New Hampshire Department of Safety, as well as the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Adult and Aging Services
• Undergo a Tuberculosis (TB) test (provided by Granite VNA)
Attend required annual training and meetings
Community members who are interested in volunteering may contact Lisa Challender at 603-224-4093 ext. 82826 or lisa.challender@granitevna. org or Randy Macdonald at 603-2244093 ext. 62378 randy.macdonald@ granitevna.org.
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Bundle up and bring your winter spirit! Newfound Lake Inn’s Winterfest 2026 is skating into Bridgewater, NH on February 21, ready to fill the chilliest days of the season with laughter, fun, and plenty of cold-weather cheer! From toe-tapping live music all day beginning at 11 am to delicious treats from the food and beer tents, featuring Amoskeag Beverages, and activities for all ages, Winterfest 2026 promises something magical around every corner. Whether you’re sipping something warm or making snow-day memories with family and friends, this festival is your invitation to embrace winter on the lake at its best.
Festival highlights include ice skating, live musical performances, the Polar Plunge benefiting the Newfound Lake Region Association, food and beverage tents, plus special surprises planned throughout the event to keep the fun going from start to finish.
Winterfest 2026 at Newfound Lake Inn is free and open to the public and runs from 10:30 am to 3 pm, with an afterparty planned at Sal’s Birch Bar in
the Inn featuring more live music. So, grab your coziest coat, your skates, your favorite people, and your sense of adventure — Winterfest 2026 is ready to turn up your sense of winter fun.
Newfound Lake Inn’s Winterfest 2026 occurs on February 21, from 10:30 am to 3 pm on the beach at Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, NH, with an afterparty at Sal’s Birch Bar. Admission is free. The ticket booth opens at 10:30 am; food and beer tents, kids face painting, and registration for the Polar Plunge begin at 11 am. Live music on the beach begins at 11:30 am with Henry Laliberte, followed by an ice carving demonstration at 12 pm. Sal’s Birch Bar Opens at 12 pm, with the Polar Plunge at 12:30, and karaoke on the beach from 1:30 to 3:30 pm with Dan Fallon. A kids scavenger hunt will also occur at 2:30, check in on the front porch. At 3 pm, the festivities transition to Sal’s Birch Bar with live music from Rich Thomas and Jeff Mitchell.
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An Artful Winter: Where Imagination, Color, and Creativity Brighten the Lakes Region
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by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
The color of springtime is in the flowers; the color of winter is in the imagination.”
— Terri Guillemets
If winter seems cold and snowy and gray, there is a way to bring color and warmth back into your life. Simply put, visit an art gallery.
The Lakes Region is full of inspiration for artists and the work of some of the most talented painters, printmakers and photographers is on exhibit and available for purchase at two art galleries on opposite sides of Lake Winnipesaukee.
The BayView Artisan Gallery in Meredith is full of the latest creations by 27 artists currently exhibiting, according to shop owner Fabiana Walsh.
As a working artist, Fabiana has a great sense for good art and nurtures those who exhibit and sell in the shop. In the open and airy space, the walls
are filled with paintings in a variety of subject matter, some oils, some acrylics and other materials.
When speaking of the most popular subject matter for the art in the gallery, Fabiana says, “People connect with landscapes. Specifically, they enjoy paintings of the Lakes Region area. When customers come into the gallery, we encourage them to take their time and browse. Often, a customer wants to take home a piece of the area. If a visitor is from elsewhere, they purchase artwork of the Lakes Region because it speaks to them and reminds them of a special place they loved.”
Whether a seasoned collector or someone who stops in to view the art with an idea in mind to perhaps purchase something special for their home, Fabiana welcomes everyone.
“We had a lot of international visitors come in last year. We are very busy in the spring, summer and fall.”
This is encouraging news because it
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shows that many people have a love and appreciation for the fine arts and a respect for artists who make the pieces filling the gallery.
“We also work with interior designers,” Fabiana adds. She opens her shop to designers and allows them plenty of time to choose artwork that is in keeping with a home they might be decorating for a client. As an artist herself, Fabiana knows that creating art takes time and she echoes that attitude as a gallery owner.
“I bought the gallery on January 1, 2026. I was previously the manager for BayView. The gallery originally began with a previous owner in 2024,” Fabiana explains.
Another unique aspect of the gallery is that visitors can watch as Fabiana paints at her easel. Her studio is in a light-filled space at the front of the gallery, and visitors enjoy watching her paint. If she is busy with gallery duties, Fabiana occasionally invites other exhibiting artists to paint in her studio. This allows visitors to watch a working artist as they paint and to ask questions.
“I offer something for everyone here, from contemporary to transitional to abstract art. We have a variety of mediums: paintings, furniture, woodwork, pottery and more and all are by New England artists,” Fabiana says.
In keeping with the emphasis on a variety of artists and artwork, Fabiana is making some changes for more wall space and lighting in the fine craft areas. This will highlight the art and fine craft work, which is offered for all cus-
tomers.
Well-known artists from New England exhibit at the gallery. Some artists focus on landscape paintings, others abstract art, and others paint animals or even automobiles.
Fabiana’s artwork includes contemporary art done in acrylics and oil, and as she says, “I also do woodworking.” Her range is wide and shows her diverse skills.
In the future Fabiana is planning to offer art classes in acrylics and oils, watercolors and painting on wood.
“Another goal is to get the gallery on the Meredith Sculpture Walk map. We are a member of the Greater Meredith Program and also the Meredith Cham• Artful Winter continued on page 13
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Artist Fabiana Walsh at her easel. She is also the owner of the BayView Artisan Gallery in Meredith, New Hampshire.
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ber of Commerce, which helps get the word out about the gallery,” Fabiana explains.
For anyone looking for a unique and attractive space for a party or a baby or bridal shower or small wedding, the BayView Gallery offers 2,500 square feet of gallery and event space overlooking the Meredith Bay area, in the heart of downtown Meredith.
All ages of people who love good art and want to be surrounded by it when they hold an event or meeting will find the BayView Gallery event space to be a unique and great choice.
“The space is intimate, so it is for a limited number of people for an event,” stresses Fabiana, but she agrees it is just about the most unusual and memorable place to gather with others.
Long term, Fabiana’s goal is to increase the visibility of the gallery and eventually bring it to the point where it is known far beyond the Lakes Region.
The BayView Artisan Gallery is located at 285 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith; call 603-733-9594 or visit https://bayview.gallery//
Across Lake Winnipesaukee the Art Place offers a variety of paintings, prints and more. Along with an intimate gallery full of contemporary and other genres of art, there is a frame shop where customers can have all sorts of items framed to perfection.
Says Art Place owner Chris Walton, “I bought the gallery in May of 2022.”
Chris is no stranger to the world of art and framing, because his family owned a frame shop elsewhere in
New Hampshire. “ I have always been around framing,” he says. This means he has had many pieces of art pass through his hands in years of framing art. It gave him a solid understanding of paintings, prints and other art which comes in handy in the art gallery side of the business.
Chris says, “We offer a mix of eclectic fine art to contemporary in a variety of mediums: oil, watercolor, photographers, limited edition artwork and other things.”
Entering the gallery, which is located at 9 North Main Street in downtown Wolfeboro, visitors are met with lots of art, from paintings displayed in the front windows to art on the walls. “We have about 12 to 15 exhibiting artists. They display year-round and we always have ongoing art on exhibit at The Art Place. Most of the artists are from the Lakes Region or elsewhere in the state.”
With so much variety of art from which to choose, there is a lot to see in the gallery. Chris says, “Landscapes are definitely a top seller at The Art Place and people like animals with loons at the top of the list. Our customers love paintings of the lakes and mountains. About 50% of the gallery is oil paintings, which is very popular; limited edition pieces are also very popular.”
One of the things The Art Place has been known for over the years is featuring the work of beloved local artist, the late Peter Ferber. His art has captured all sorts of Lakes Region scenes for years, and his incredible skill and accuracy evokes emotions in antique boat scenes to landscapes and other subject matter.
“We continue to carry llimited-edition Peter Ferber art, framed or unframed. His work will always be sought-after,” Chris surmises. Chris has done some remodeling over time, and those who stop in to view and perhaps purchase art will be met with new lighting and upgraded mellow pine walls. Chris points out, “The interior of the gallery has changed a lot. It retains a lake feel but with a much lighter wall color.”
Currently, Chris is working on website updates. He knows some Art Place
customers might have visited before and live out of the area. They could be considering a particular piece of art they saw and want to refresh their memory, thus turning to the gallery’s website for a second look.
“My goal is to get most of the art on the website so our visitors can come back and see it again,” Chris adds. The Art Place is open year-round from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.theartplace.biz. or call 603-569-6159.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library
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them a treat to celebrate. The library is located at 4 Holland Street, in Moultonborough.
Proceeds benefit Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library, whose mission is to promote literacy in the community by supporting and enhancing the services of the library.
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Feb. 4, Polliwogs, Winter Whiskers and Tracks, 10 – 11:30 p.m., for pre-K accompanied by adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Feb. 5, Artificial Intelligence Explained: A Lecture for Curious Minds, 2 – 3 p.m. & 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org, 603-476-8895.
Feb. 5, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Arthur James, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)
Feb. 6, Career Expo, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lakes Region Community College, Cay Building, 379 Belmont Rd., Laconia, 603-524-5531.
Feb. 6, First Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., free admission, tour the Mill, browse the museum/gallery, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www. belknapmill.org.
Feb. 6, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Dan Fallon, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn. com.
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Feb. 7, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with the Sweetbloods, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 7, Saturday Après with Garret Smith, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Feb. 7, Winter Fest, 10 a.m. Cold Water Dip & Sauna; 1-5 p.m. sledding, XC skiing, snowshoeing, Chinook Sled Dog Expo, crafts, bonfire at 2 & 4 p.m., and much more, silent auction 1-7 p.m., dinner, 5 p.m., tickets: 603-323-6252. Presented by Tamworth Outing Club and Chocorua Lake Conservancy. Event held around Chocorua.
Feb. 10, Honoring Life’s Final Journey: A Conversation on End of Life, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org, 603-476-8895.
Feb. 11, Soup and Classic Movie Evening, 4 – 6 p.m., Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Minot Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, 603-744-3352, www.minotsleeperlibrary.org.
Feb. 12, Chocolate Fare, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., variety of chocolate treats, $10 admission, proceeds benefit Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org., 603-476-8895.
Feb. 12, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Chris Lester, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 12, The Kid Brother, 7 p.m., silent movie with Harold Lloyd, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www. flyingmonkeynh.com. (Live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis)
Feb. 12-14, Book Sale, 2/12 & 2/13: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 12/14: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sorted by category, free admission, donations accepted. New and gently used CRAFT supplies included, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www. meredithlibrary.org.
Feb. 13, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Carrol Brown, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 14, Runs ’n Roses, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Feb. 14, Saturday Après with Lauren Smoken, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Feb. 14, Winterfest, noon – 3 p.m., open to everyone, free, chili cookoff, winter mini golf, sledding, ice skating, campfire, water quality demos, Squam Lakes Association, 534 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.
Feb. 15, Alton Bay Winter Carnival, 10 – 2 p.m., food, games, more, Alton Bay, www.altonbusinessassociation.com.
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Feb. 15, Candle Making Workshop, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., with Bewitched Acres, Carriage House, in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Feb. 18, Maple Candy Making, 1 – 3 p.m., multigenerational program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm. org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Feb. 18, Polliwogs, Winter Wonders, 10 – 11:30 p.m., for pre-K accompanied by adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Feb. 18, Tai Chi for Beginners, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary. org, 603-476-8895.
Feb. 19, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Jackie Lee, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 19, Maple Candy Making, 1 – 3 p.m.s, multigenerational program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www. prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.
Feb. 21, 3rd Annual Winter Fest, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., sledding, winter tracking, crafts in the Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Feb. 21, Saturday Après with Gary Gadoury, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Feb. 21, Taylorville, 4 p.m., Colonial Theatre of Laconia, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
Feb. 21-March 1, Wolfeboro Winter Carnival, 10 a.m., many events around the town, 603-569-5639.
Feb. 22, Ski, Shoe, Fatbike to the Clouds, 10 a.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
Feb. 24, Open Mic: An Evening of Poetry & Music, 6 - 8 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org, 603-476-8895.
Feb. 25, Discovering Greenland, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org, 603-4768895.
Feb. 26, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Jim Yeager, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 26, Winter Mingle, 5:30 – 8 p.m., hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, raffles, The Barn at the Inn on Main, 200 North Main St., Wolfeboro, tickets/info.: 603-569-2200.
Feb. 27, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Rich Thomas, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 27, The Robert Cray Band, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre of Laconia, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
Feb. 28, Live Music at SAL’s Birch Bar with Sam Vlasich, 6 – 8 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
Feb. 28, Saturday Après with Arlene Wow, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Feb. 28, The Dali Quartet, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, tickets/info.: www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.
March 1, Retro Day, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
March 3, Wildlife Gardening with Emma Erler, Science Pub, 5 – 7 p.m., Walter’s Basin, Holderness, dinner and talk, pre-register: https://www.squamslandtrust.org/ events/, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.
March 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)
March 6, Comedy Dinner, 6:30 - 10 p.m., Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
March 6, Skin the Moon, 5 p.m., ski down under moonlight at 8:15 p.m., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com
March 7, Saturday Après with Salvatore Sisti, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock. com.
March 14, Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre of Laconia, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
March 14, Saturday Après with Lauren Smoken, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock. com.
March 14-16, 2026 Francis Piche Invitational Race, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Braiding Group, 10 a.m. on 4th Saturdays of each month; 1 p.m. on 4th Tuesdays on each month, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501. (Meets Sept.-June)
Breakfast Buffet, 7 - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month, 603-569-4637.
Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays, coffee, tea, snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.
Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.
Fiber Arts Group, 10 a.m. – noon, meets Tuesdays, Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill, Sanbornton, 603-286-8288, www.splnh.com
Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: 603-524-8813 to schedule a tour.
In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.
Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year-round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro, www. llqg.net
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
Makers Mill, 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 individuals, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.
Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www. meredithlibrary.org.
Monday Special: Buy One Get One Pizza, 4 – 5 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, www.thetaphouse.net, 603-250-8029.
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.
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, programs for adults and children, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.
Quilting & Crafting Group, 1 p.m., meets 2nd & 4th Thurs. monthly, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Center Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390.
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.
Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier at 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.
Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth. org
Stamp Club, 7 p.m., All Saints Church, 258 South Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 603569-3453.
Sweets on Snow, sweet treats offered on the slopes on Saturday and Sunday mornings, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Tamworth Outing Club Second Saturday Dance, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, live musical bands/callers, info@tamworthoutingclub.org
Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com.
Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.
Walking Group, Tuesdays, 9 – 10 a.m., start at Parks and Recreation building, 328 Main St., Alton, sign up: parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov., 603-875-0109.
Winter Hikes, 2nd & 4th Saturdays from Feb. - April, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., hike and learn about the land and property’s history, Castle in the Clouds, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org., 603-476-5900, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough. Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays, 4 p.m., All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.
Through Feb. 21, Learn to Play Hockey, by Back Bay Hockey Assoc., at Pop Whale Ice Arena, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, www.backbayhockey.com
Through Feb. 28, Musical Murder Mystery at Walt Chester World, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
Through March 3, Nordic Meisters, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or do all three, race series, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com. Takes place on Tuesdays.
Through March 31, The Road Not Taken, 9 a.m. daily, Upper Exhibit Gallery, exhibit by 3 artists interpreting Robert Frost poem, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, https://www.laconianh.gov/1000/Library
Feb. 3, Diamond Art Snowflake Magnets, 3 – 5 p.m., for ages 6-11, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, https://www.laconianh.gov/1000/ Library
Yesteryear
Love and Marriage for Lakes Region Women
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
In days of old, a woman was considered a spinster if she did not marry by her late teens. By age 25 and onward a woman could be a burden to her family if she did not marry.
For those women who made a match, sometimes it was little more than a business arrangement. But the lucky ones married for love.
It is hard to say which women in NH married so as to avoid the old maid status and those that wed for love.
One such enigmatic woman was Frances Wentworth. Perhaps Frances was fond of her husband, John Wentworth, the Royal Governor of New Hampshire in the 1700s. Surely the esteemed title and all the luxuries that went with it must have been an enticement. Her life was one of parties and social events from the Wentworth’s large home on the seacoast.
Frances Deering Atkinson Wentworth married John Wentworth in the late 1700s. John was her cousin, and they were in love. (At that time, marrying a cousin was acceptable in society.) John was handsome and smart and sure to rise in the world. But he disappointed Frances by making a long trip to England and staying for many years.
Who knows how Frances reacted to his absence? Perhaps she feared the old maid status and wanted to make sure it did not become her lot in life. Thus, she married wealthy Thomas Atkinson but may have regretted her choice when he fell ill. Things became more complicated when John suddenly returned as Thomas lay dying. Whatever the details, John and Frances rekindled their relationship. This was scandalous for the time and when John and Frances married only 10 days after Thomas passed away the gossip began.
Perhaps the couple were deeply in love or their long association as cousins bonded them. They enjoyed a glittering social life in Portsmouth when John became governor, and it was a life Frances loved.
Mrs. Wentworth was a city girl and may have accompanied her husband a bit grudgingly when he decided to build a summer retreat in the Wolfeboro area. The large home was tended by servants and was luxurious but remote. At the time such areas were sparsely populated and difficult to reach, so friends and relatives of the Wentworths stayed for weeks once they arrived. The visits from the outside world probably offered the social life Frances longed for and were a reprieve from the isolation of their summer home.
cle, Benning Wentworth, was a New Hampshire governor from 1741 to 1766. He was groomed to rule over the family and tend to their business interests. Once he became Royal Governor, he ruled for some time but was not particularly popular.
Benning spent his retirement years a widower residing in the Portsmouth area; he had been married to Abigail Ruck, from a wealthy Boston family. After Abigail’s passing, Benning eventually married his much younger housekeeper, Martha Hilton, which caused a scandal at the time. His family shunned Martha, but Benning must have loved her because he left his sizeable estate to her. After his death, Martha went on to marry another Wentworth. Who knows why she married the much older Benning unless it was for money and position? She stayed by his side, however, which shows affection on her part.
Although she entertained often when in Wolfeboro, Frances was said to dislike the country and found it lonely and boring. However, she would not have to endure the country life for long; the couple fled America and settled in England when the Revolutionary War began.
The Wentworths were driven out of New Hampshire because they were loyal to the King of England. They fled to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Later, on a trip to England, Frances got a taste of the British aristocracy when she met a member of royalty. Either the couple were very modern in their lifestyle, or they had a less than close relationship because when Frances caught the eye of Prince William Henry of England, John Wentworth shrugged it off.
However, the Wentworths stayed together and Frances eventually died when visiting England. John returned to Halifax to settle debts and remained there until his death in the 1800s. The couple had a long and interesting marriage in spite of a major war, exile from New England, and years apart, not to mention affairs and a bit of scandal.
Before Frances and John brought gossip and a touch of royal society to New Hampshire, an earlier Wentworth was equally scandalous. John’s un-
In Effingham on the outskirts of the Lakes Region, a young man settled with little except a desire to work hard to get ahead. Isaac Lord’s life was a rags-to-riches tale with an ambitious, society-loving wife similar in some ways to Frances Wentworth. Lord married Susanna Leavitt in the 1790s. The fast-rising Lord seemed to have his hand in many things going on in Effingham, from tax collecting to the purchase of land to serving as selectman, assessor, overseer of the poor, school committee member and as a representative to the General Court. Isaac and Susanna’s sons were raised in the area and when they reached an age to go out to work, the elder Lord helped them get positions in the town and elsewhere. Lord’s daughter married a minister/instructor at the Effingham Union Academy.
Stories relate that Mrs. Lord found Effingham too quiet for her rising position in society. The Granite Monthly stated, “She wanted to reside in a city, and in a manner commensurate, to her mind, with the wealth and importance of her Lord.” To please her and to fur-
ther his business ventures, Lord moved with his wife to Portland, Maine.
Effingham area locals watched as Lord and his wife relocated to Portland, Maine where they settled into a large home. While only about 50 miles from Effingham, it was a world away from the tiny community where the young, once unknown Lord made his fortune.
Mrs. Lord loved city life and the social events it offered. But her husband longed for the quiet and peace of tiny Effingham. Eventually the Squire returned to Effingham, where he lived until his death in the 1830s.
If a couple married for love and shared interests, it was surely Fred and Paula Markus. Today’s Loon Center and Markus Wildlife Sanctuary in Moultonborough credits the couple with doing much to save area wildlife. The sanctuary and supporting foundation are named for the couple, and it is the fulfillment of Fred’s dream that Hemlock Point (where he built his cabin) be maintained in its natural state forever.
Fred and Paula married in New York City in 1928 and honeymooned in Europe and North Africa. Upon their return to the United States, they settled in the Boston area, where Fred became
a prominent architect.
In the winter of 1932, Fred and Paula bought a 150-acre tract of land on Lake Winnipesaukee in the Moultonborough area. The land had rugged terrain and about a half mile of shoreline. Although the land was rough, the couple rolled up their sleeves to build a cabin. Over time the land became a haven for the hardworking Fred and Paula.
Wanting to get away from the demands of the city, Fred and Paula led simple lives at their Winnipesaukee camp. While there is no doubt Fred and Paula became more and more aware of the need to preserve the land, the shoreline and the beloved wildlife of the area, they enjoyed their time at the lake indulging in simple pleasures.
Fred created the Paula Anna Markus Foundation in 1966 in tribute to his beloved wife. That foundation granted a 99-year lease to the Audubon Society of New Hampshire, and the site now serves as the headquarters of the Loon Preservation Committee.
The couple was fun-loving and energetic, as well as dedicated to preserving the natural world. The affection and shared interests of Fred and Paula is a testament to a good marriage; theirs lasted a lifetime.
No story of marriage in New Hamp-
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shire would be complete without mention of Thomas and Olive Plant, owners of the famed Lucknow estate, or, as it is known today, Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. Thomas made his fortune in the shoe industry and retreated to the Ossipee Mountain area of New Hampshire where he built his amazing estate. Once their home was complete, Thomas and Olive lived year-round at the remote home.
When times were good the Plants entertained often. One can imagine they were close, both enjoying horseback riding, golf and other outdoor sports. They had to get along because they lived at close quarters in their isolated home.
According to information at the website for Castle in the Clouds (www. castleintheclouds.org), Tom met Olive Dewey when he was touring Europe.
Olive was well educated, having attended college and working as a school teacher. She had a personality that attracted Thomas. As a hard-working and determined man who made a fortune,
he had to be smart and independent. Olive echoed this type of personality with her own independent spirit. She also enjoy riding horses, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, and also playing the organ.
She also displayed an independent personality, as seen when it came to driving: She liked to drive her own car, something unusual for women in the early 1900s.
Tom and Olive married in 1913 and named their mountain top estate Lucknow. They moved in around 1914 and lived at their ornate home for 26 years. When Tom passed away in 1941, Olive went elsewhere to live with family. Olive and Thomas enjoyed a wonderful life together, and one can only imagine her sorrow as she left Lucknow, carrying away memories of Thomas and their life together.
Olive married, it seems, for love. Her story is one of wealth and society, but the reason she achieved those heights was for love.
Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend Is February 27–March 1, 2026
Winter is here, which means it’s time for snowmobile enthusiasts to start planning for New Hampshire’s Open Snowmobile Registration weekend. From Friday, February 27, through Sunday, March 1, 2026, riders from throughout New England, as well as those from all around the U.S. and Canada, will have the opportunity to explore the over 7,000 miles of picturesque trails New Hampshire has to offer snowmobilers.
During the 3-day Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend, sleds legally registered to ride in other states and provinces will be able to operate on New Hampshire’s trails without having to register in the state. All other New Hampshire laws and regulations regarding the operation of snowmobiles will be enforced, including speed limits, safety equipment, carrying signed landowner permission letters, compliant exhaust systems relative to noise and decibel levels, and youth operation standards.
“This weekend is one of the highlights of the winter for many resident
and nonresident riders,” said NH Fish and Game Law Enforcement Captain Michael Eastman, who coordinates snowmobile and off-highway recreational vehicle enforcement, registration, and safety education for the Department. “It’s a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to explore some of the most beautiful parts of the state that can be most easily accessed by snowmobile in the winter.”
Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend is an annual event, and New Hampshire resident snowmobile enthusiasts should look to other New England states and Canadian provinces for similar Open Snowmobile Registration weekends in January and February of 2026.
For information on snowmobiling, including rules and regulations in New Hampshire, visit www.eregulations. com/newhampshire/ohrv. Learn more about New Hampshire’s extensive trail system at www.nhtrails.org. Become familiar with local snowmobile clubs and services at www. slednh.com.
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Discover the Layered World of Peter Anderson at Meredith Fine Craft Gallery
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, is thrilled to introduce newly juried mixed media collage artist Peter Anderson and invites viewers into a richly layered exploration of texture, process, and mark-making. Drawing from a diverse range of Portuguese graphite materials and fine art papers from around the world, Peter creates compositions that balance precision with spontaneity.
At the core of Peter’s work is an extensive use of Portuguese graphite, including traditional graphite bars, water-soluble colored graphite squares, and kneadable graphite balls. These varied forms allow him to build subtle tonal shifts, expressive gestures, and unexpected surface interactions. Graphite is applied, erased, reworked, and layered, becoming both drawing medium and structural element within each piece.
Equally important to the work is the selection of paper. Peter combines classic printmakers’ papers with thick Japanese Washi, Thai mulberry, and other handmade papers, chosen for their unique weights, fibers, and absorbency. These surfaces interact differently with graphite and monoprint techniques, creating depth and visual tension throughout the collages.
Peter’s monoprints incorpo-
rate foundational layers or focal points, adding traces of movement and chance to the compositions. Through cutting, assembling, and recontextualizing these elements, Peter constructs “combines” that feel at once intimate and expansive, inviting close inspection while suggesting broader narratives of time, process, and material memory. This mixed media collage work reflects a deep engagement with both traditional and experimental materials, resulting in pieces that are tactile, nuanced, and quietly powerful.
The Meredith Fine Craft Gallery invites you to come see Peter Anderson’s exquisite body of work that explores the creative process of materiality and mark-making. For more information, please call the Gallery at 603-279-7920 or visit our website meredith.nhcrafts. org. The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy. Meredith, NH.
The League of NH Craftsmen is a non-profit organization that encourages and promotes the creation, use, and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional hand crafts. 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.
Flying
Monkey to
Screen Vintage Silent
He was the most popular film star of the 1920s, routinely outpacing comic rivals Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton at the box office.
He was Harold Lloyd, the boy next door who could wind up hanging from the hands of a clock high atop a skyscraper. Audiences loved Lloyd’s mix of visual comedy and thrilling adventures, making him one of the most recognized icons of early Hollywood.
See for yourself when ‘The Kid Brother’ (1927), a feature-length film regarded as Lloyd’s masterpiece, is screened on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, N.H.
The screening, the latest in the Flying Monkey’s silent film series, will feature live accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based composer who specializes in creating music for silent films.
Comedy Masterpiece ‘The Kid Brother’ on Thursday, Feb. 12
General admission is $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at www.flyingmonkeynh.com or at the door. In ‘The Kid Brother,’ meek country boy Harold Hickory (Lloyd) looks up to his tough father, but is overshadowed by two burly older brothers. When a traveling circus brings trouble to town and possible disgrace to the Hickory clan, can Harold save the family name?
From that simple situation, Lloyd weaves a roller coaster of a tale that critics and film historians say show him at the height of his powers as a filmmaker and comedian.
“The first silent film I ever saw that made me actually stand up and cheer,” wrote critic Steven D. Greydanus of The Decent Films Guide. “As a first introduction to silent film, I would pick ‘The Kid Brother’ over the best of Chaplin or Keaton every time.”
“Unlike Chaplin’s Little Tramp, who
Winter Adventures for Women at the NH BOW Winter Workshop
Registration is open for New Hampshire’s 2026 Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Winter Workshop, a one-day program where women will learn outdoor skills to enjoy during the winter months.
The Winter BOW workshop will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, NH. Participants focus on one outdoor activity during the day-long workshop. This year’s choices include ice-fishing, winter outdoor survival, snowshoeing and wildlife tracking, winter hiking, and “Shoe and Shoot” (woodland target shooting on snowshoes). Information about each course is available at www. nhbow.com.
A fee of $100 covers the workshop, lunch, and most equipment use. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. All registration takes place online. To sign up, visit www.nhbow.com, where you will be directed to the event registration page. If the program is full, please check back to see if spaces have opened through cancellations.
New Hampshire BOW programs are co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (www. wildnh.com) and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation (www.nhwf.org), a nonprofit group that advocates for the promotion and protection of hunting, fishing, and trapping, as well as the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat.
was as much defined by his bizarre eccentricities as his bowler and cane, Lloyd’s character, with his trademark spectacles, was an instantly likable, sympathetic boy-next-door type, a figure as winsome and approachable as Jimmy Stewart or Tom Hanks,” Greydanus wrote.
The film co-stars Jobyna Ralston, Walter James, Eddie Boland, and Constantine Romanoff.
Harold Lloyd, along with Chaplin and Keaton, stands as one of the three masters of silent comedy. Though Lloyd’s reputation later faded due to the unavailability of his movies, the recent re-release of most of his major films on home media has spurred a reawakening of interest in his work and a renewed interest in theatrical screenings.
“Seeing a Harold Lloyd film in a theater with live music and an audience is one of the great experiences of the
cinema of any era,” said Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based silent film musician who will accompany the film.
“Films such as ‘The Kid Brother’ were designed for a specific environment. If you can put those conditions together again, you can get a sense of why people first fell in love with the movies,” Rapsis said.
‘The Kid Brother’ will be screened with live music on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 pm at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, N.H.
General admission is $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at www.flyingmonkeynh.com or at the door. For more info, call (603) 5362551.
For more info on the music, visit www.jeffrapsis.com.
Winnipesaukee Playhouse Hosting February Vacation Camp
Inspired by and based on their very popular summer camp program, the Winnipesaukee Playhouse is launching a week-long February Vacation Camp, which will run during NH’s public school winter break from February 23-27. It will take place at the Playhouse’s Meredith campus and will run from 9 am - 4 pm daily. The Playhouse’s camps take an integrated arts approach, offering instruction in theatre, visual arts, music, and dance. Students begin their day with instruction in vocal and physical characterization, theatre terms and concepts, and collaborative storytelling. Through play, improvisation, and guided activities, campers work together to create original short plays based on a
special Winter theme. Each afternoon features hands-on workshops in art, movement, and music. Campers explore new techniques, learn about influential artists and styles, and discover how different art forms connect and support their creative work. The week concludes with a showcase of selected activities and student-created work, presented for friends and family. February Vacation Camp is open to students ages 5-14. The weeklong program costs $325, and financial assistance is available for those who qualify. More information can be found under the “Education” menu at www. winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org, and questions can be answered by calling 603-279-0333.
4th Annual CLC/TOC Winter Fest in Chocorua
On Saturday, February 7, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) and Tamworth Outing Club (TOC) for Winter Fest, a fun day of food and fire, nature and art, indoors and outdoors, community connections, and fun! Bring your family, bring a friend, or come meet some new ones!
Winter Fest begins at 10 am on Saturday morning at Chocorua Lake with a Cold-Water Dip and Sauna with the local year-round dipping group, the Tamworth Otters. By donation. Thank you to White Mountain Sauna Haus (whitemountainsaunahaus.com) for the sauna! If you’d like to dip and sauna, please register at chocorualake.org/ events, or come along to watch the fun.
Winter Fest: From 1 to 5 pm, as weather and conditions permit, we’ll have sledding, trails for x-country skiing and snowshoeing (bring your own sleds/skis/snowshoes); Chinook/sled dog expo; winter stories by the fire with storyteller Andy Davis at 2 pm and 4:30 pm; Winter Songs of Joy and Connection for all ages with Dexter & Lucy at 3 pm & 4:15 pm; a cold water dipping expo with the Tamworth Otters; a water quality display with CLC Stewardship Director Debra Marnich; winter tree ID with Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm; make your own Valentines with Arts Council of Tamworth; try rag rug making with Tamworth History Center; make bird seed balls with MWVEG; a plant ally winter hydration center with Tamworth Community Nurse Association, as well
as bonfires, treats, & hot drinks. By donation. Please register at chocorualake. org/events.
We’ll also have a silent auction with art, wonderful local experiences, and handmade items from 1 to 7 pm. All auction and event proceeds will benefit the Tamworth Outing Club and Chocorua Lake Conservancy.
Winter Fest Dinner Dance requires advance tickets. At 5 pm, we’ll head indoors for beer & wine by donation; cocktail hour music by the Winter Festivarians; a delicious supper provided by The Farmstand (vegetarian & dairyand gluten-free options) and dessert; and at 7:30 pm, a traditional dance with the Winter Festivarians, and caller Jennifer McHone Villalobos. No experience necessary! The caller will guide you through jigs, reels, square dances, circle dances, waltzes, and more. This kind of dancing is a long tradition in Tamworth. Tamworth Outing Club has been hosting dances since 1937, the second-oldest continuously held dance in New Hampshire.
Tickets are required indoors from 5 to 9 pm for supper and the evening dance: $10 for kids (6 and under are free); adults are “choose your price”: $25, $50, or $100. Please choose your ticket price based on what you are routinely able to pay for meals out and cultural events. Evening ticket sales help support free afternoon events for everyone, and sliding scale tickets help us make events accessible. Any net proceeds will support TOC’s many
community activities for children and everyone, and CLC’s protection of and care for land in the Chocorua Lake Basin and all-ages educational programs. Please register in advance; this event sold out early last year, and tickets will not be available at the door. Storm date is Saturday, March 7.
If you are coming from out of town and would like to book a room at The Preserve and make a weekend of it, please contact Anna Paddock at info@ chocorualake.org or 603-323-6252. Room rental proceeds also benefit the work of CLC & TOC!
Storyteller Andy Davis carries a rucksack bulging with Celtic folktales, personal stories, shaggy dogs, and tales of world-improving heroes throughout New England, sometimes farther, including to the remote reaches of Zoomland. He crafts his yarns in front of the hearth in a little half-finished homemade house a mile from Tamworth Village.
Dexter Harding & Lucy Gatchell are longtime community singers, dancers, musicians, and naturalists.
The Winter Festivarians is Amy Berrier, Peter Kimball, and Candace Maher, with caller Jennifer McHone Villalobos.
The mission of the Tamworth Outing Club is to organize and host recreational, inclusive activities for the benefit of Tamworth residents and visitors of all ages. We are dedicated to providing year-round opportunities that bring people together for social
and recreational enjoyment, as well as an appreciation of our local traditions and the natural world around us. Our goal is to offer relevant programs that engage our community in meaningful ways while continuing to evolve in an ever-changing future.
Go to www.tamworthoutingclub.org for updated information and a calendar of events, or find them on Facebook. CLC is a nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area. CLC is committed to providing convenient and attractive public access to Chocorua Lake and trails on nearby conservation lands for visitors and local residents. For more information, including ways you can get involved, please visit www.chocorualake.org.
