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Gilford - This lovely and tastefully decorated 2-bedroom plus loft end unit at Samoset has been beautifully maintained and is exceedingly private. The oversized deck and screened porch are surrounded by mature landscaping. It is being sold furnished. $249,000

Gilford - Wonderful home in a great location with attached 3-car garage, spacious sun room, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. Well appointed kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances has eat-in dining area in addition to a formal dining room. 1 year old roof. Beautiful mountain view! $545,000

Moultonborough - This impressive estate property has 5.3 acres and 200’ waterfront. It has a charming main home, a guest house, a 2-bedroom Carriage House, waterside patios, new U-shaped dock, and a new 28 x 50 two story storage garage with heat and central air. This property is ideal for an extended family, friends & guests. $2,149,000

Moultonborough - You will be impressed with the design and flexible floor plan at this lovely, Winnipesaukee Lake Home. Surrounded by impressive perennial gardens, meandering walkways, stunning stone patios, a sugar-sand beach and dramatic lake and mountain views this stylish home will appeal to the discerning buyer. $1,495,000

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Meredith - This lovely 4-bedroom Grouse Point home has picturesque lake and mountain views. Updated kitchen, wine cellar, gleaming hardwood flooring. Sweeping deck overlooks private yard. Grouse Point amenities include clubhouse, indoor pool, docks and three beaches. It is an outstanding gated community. $875,000

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GilfordOne of the most tasteful and quality homes on Lake Winnipesaukee. Sweeping views with a 270’ waterfront, a sandy beach, a double u-shaped dock with a canopy and spacious waterside decking add to outdoor fun. Architecturally designed and constructed to perfection. Spectacular views. $6,888,000

Gilford GilfordOn a sweeping lot with over an acre of land with 215 feet of prime waterfront, this tasteful, 5-bedroom Governor’s Island home is appealing. Waterside improvements are significant, and the sandy beach makes water access easy. It has a desirable SW exposure for ever changing and dramatic sunsets. It is a prize! $2,150,000

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When most people think about World War II, quilts do not usually come to mind. But for Sue Reich, quilts are entirely significant, enough for her to write a book about them called World War II Quilts.

Sue currently has about 60 quilts in her collection and has loaned 23 of them to the Wright Museum on Center St. in Wolfeboro to display in an exhibition that runs until June 24. The quilts were all made between the years of 1941 to 1945 and have a direct connection to the war by reflecting the contribution of the home front.

Sue lives in Connecticut, and years ago became involved in a quilt search project, documenting historic Connecticut quilts. She started to wonder about World War II quilts, and after a quick online search, discovered hundreds of references to quilt making. In fact, to help women cope with the stress of war, the American Red Cross and women’s organizations across the country began offering sewing and quilting classes.

Sue’s interest in WWII quilts is also personal—her father was a sailor in the war. His brother was already serving, and he was eager to serve, too, so he lied about his age to join early. He was then stationed on the USS Saratoga, a destroyer in the South Pacific. Years later, Sue and her family attended the WWII Memorial dedication ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Sue began to look for quilts in the marketplace. Most of them have just come to light over the past 10 to 15 years, as Baby Boomers are finding the quilts packed away in attics and want to sell them. Sue has found quilts at auctions, tag sales, antique vendors, and online. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell if it’s a WWII quilt, but Sue knows what to look for.

S h e ’ s p u r c h a s e d quilts from all over the c o u n t r y , as well as some that were made in Canada.

When I spoke with Sue, I asked her if there were any common themes across the quilts and found out that there most certainly are.

“Common themes include patriotic ones to boost morale, lots of red, white, and blue—stars and stripes. Also, there are memorial quilts, created in honor of a specific soldier,” says Sue. “Another type of quilt is a fundraising quilt which was made to raise money for the Red Cross. People could put their signatures on the quilt. A group in New York City called Bundles for Britain also raised money and sent quilts overseas.”

At the Wright Museum exhibit, there are also victory quilts on display with an obvious “V” for victory on them.

Sue has a victory quilt with parachute fabric in it. She also has “utilitarian” quilts in her collection. Those are quilts made and sent to refugees in Britain, France, Belgium, and The Netherlands. Not many have survived in the marketplace, because they were heavily used. Usually there’s a tiny Red Cross tag on them, which is how Sue knows it is from the war. Many women made quilts to donate to The Red Cross. In fact, in one month, 16,000 quilts were sent to the Red Cross from Canada.

Sue and I talked about the significance of these World War II quilts. She says,

World War II Quilts on Exhibit at the Wright Museum

• QuiltsContinued on page 4

Navy Insignia Quilt, Quilmaker unknow. A special story accompanied this quilt.

It was made by a seamstress who sewed the insignia patches on sailors’ uniforms. The

sailors gave her an insignia patch to make her quilt in exchange for a package of cigarettes.

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“Journals and diaries from that time period are very hard to come by. These quilts tell a story. There was a draft and almost every family was affected. If women didn’t join the defense industry, they were collecting scrap with their children. Quilting was another way to contribute and support the war effort.”

Does Sue have a favorite quilt? She actually has a few favorites. In her entire collection, there are two quilts that stand out for her. The first is the Army/Navy quilt with the “E” for excellence award flag on it. The next quilt she treasures carries an even deeper significance. It’s a quilt sewn by victims of Auschwitz to thank the Russian Army for their liberation. Printed on it is the phrase, “Thank You Red Army,” and the fabric used is from the striped pajamas worn by concentration camp victims.

At the Wright Museum exhibit, you’ll see two of Sue’s other favorites. The first is what is known as a roll call quilt or an honor roll quilt. This particular one is from the town of Newport, in Clay County, Texas. It is dated June 1944, and lists the men from that town and where they were stationed. The men from Newport were scattered all over the earth, each one connected to that quilt from their hometown.

“One of the neat things about the quilt show is that both men and women are interested in it, so it brings them together,” says Sue. This is especially true of her other favorite quilt on exhibit. It’s made with hundreds of

wool patches from sailors who were in the war. A seamstress lived near a naval base and traded packs of cigarettes for patches from the sailors, so she could stitch them into the quilt.

“Men enjoy that quilt, because they like sharing with everyone what the patches mean,” explains Sue.

The Wright Museum is the perfect place for Sue’s collection. “I love the fact that the museum specifically focuses on the home front,” says Sue. We talked about the feeling of “we’re in this together” that you get when you walk through the museum. Nowadays, there seems to be a disconnect among the public about wars. “World War II had a draft,” says Sue. “Everyone was affected in some way.”

Seeing the quilts up close is quite an experience. I like to imagine the women stitching together, talking about the war effort, and sharing worries about loved ones stationed overseas. The patriotism and love for our country is visible in these quilts. That’s the significance.

The Wright Museum of WWII is located at 77 Center Street, in Wolfeboro. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm, and on Sundays from noon until 4 pm. For further information, call 569-1212 or visit www.wrightmuseum.org.

(During the run of the exhibit, members of The Ladies of the Lakes Quilters Guild will be creating quilts at the museum every Friday morning from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. For more information about Sue Reich and her quilting research, visit www.coveringquilthistory.com.)

• QuiltsContinued from page 3

Castle in the Clouds presents scholar and author Dr. Barry H. Rodrigue as he discusses his research on Thomas Plant and the Lucknow (Castle) Estate, as well as the new 2015 edition of his biography A Castle in the Clouds: Tom Plant and the American Dream.

The public is invited to attend the intimate look at the 20th-century industrialist and the man behind Lucknow. A book signing follows the discussion (books will be available for purchase).

The event will take place on Wed., May 27 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Winnipesaukee Room at the Carriage House. Admission is free and there will be a reception with light refreshments before the lecture. Please use Ossipee Park Road entrance and follow signs for visitor parking and the Carriage House.

Seating is limited; please register for the event by calling Michelle Landry at 476-5418.

Dr. Rodrigue is a Research Professor at the Macro History Center, Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.

Castle in the Clouds is a not-for-profit organization owned and managed by the Castle Preservation Society and dedicated to the interpretation and preservation of the historic Lucknow Estate, built by Thomas G. Plant in 1914.

Castle in the Clouds is located off Route 171 (455 Old Mountain Road), in Moultonboro. Take Route 25 into Moultonboro, then south on Route 109 to Route 171. Use the Ossipee Park Road entrance. For information about Castle in the Clouds, visit www.castleintheclouds.org or call 476-5900.

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Give me an overcast, cool Saturday

morning and a few hours with not much on my schedule and the urge to browse some second-hand shops and I am one happy person.

I grew up with parents who loved a good yard sale and the chance to score bargains at auctions and second-hand shops. Once or twice my father even bought out an entire home full of old stuff and resold the contents at yard sales and to other antiques dealers. Nothing pleased my parents more than loading up their station wagon with what they fondly called “junk.”

As a kid, I didn’t get it. Why were we driving to old barns to buy rusted milk cans and old tools? They could never explain what the thrill was and I stayed baffled until I was in college with an apartment to furnish on a pretty tight budget. That is when I realized I had, by some mysterious form of osmosis, become a lover of second-hand shops and items as well.

Perhaps it was the years of being dragged to yard sales or growing up in a house filled to the brim with old stuff. Or maybe it was my inherent love of history and how people lived in the past. Whatever the reason, I started to see the worth of collecting antiques.

These many years later, I still love a good yard sale or the thrill of being first through the door at an estate sale. People say I have a knack for finding great old stuff; I just know I love things with some age to them.

Because it has been a long winter with no yard sales or as many second-hand shops to visit, I was eager to get out and explore. It was Sneak Peek weekend at one of my favorite shops, the Glass Knob, at 233 Whittier Highway in Moultonboro.

As I headed on Route 25 from downtown Meredith to the Moultonboro area, I remembered that one of my favorite places – Moulton Farm – is now open for the season. I had not had breakfast, so I headed down Quarry Road to the farm stand. There is a lot to like at Moultons, but I started my shopping at Cider Belly Doughnuts, located in a little building beside the farm stand shop. Cider Bellies has great (and warm!) cider doughnuts and I just could not resist ordering one to have with my morning coffee.

At Moultons, I can always rely on the produce and baked goods being plentiful and delicious. I bought some early season rhubarb, some strawberries and a few muffins and just could not resist also browsing through the greenhouses where the spring flowers are in bloom. (Moulton Farm is open daily; call for hours at 279-3915.)

Back on the road, I soon saw a lot of other second-hand/antiques lovers

had the same idea as me in visiting the Glass Knob on this particular weekend. I was lucky to find a parking space because the shop was busy.

The shop is set up in a room after room manner that offers up treasures galore. It also has items therein that are funky, unusual, beautiful, and just plain fun!

The shop is in a two-story 1800s Cape, with a screened back porch, carriage room and outdoor yard where even more antiques can be found.

I always see something unusual at the Glass Knob and my visit found the shop full of antiques and second-hand treasures. I thought to myself, “I guess I am getting old,” when I saw retro items from the 1970s at the shop. (It was rather comical to realize some of the things I saw that are current hot items were the sorts of things I owned as a teenager.) “Yup, I must be getting older” I reiterated to myself.

Last year I fell in love with some wonderful old subway signs at the shop. “Where does the shop owner find all this stuff?” I wondered when I saw the signs that would fit well in any eclectic décor/home setting. These items would surely be the darlings of the decorators on the current television makeover shows. A lot of other items in the shop would be must-haves for

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decorators as well. If you like a bit of fun and whimsy in your décor and

collections, this is the place to find out-of-the-ordinary items just right for a home that dares to make its own statement.

Although I wonder every time I visit the shop where the owner acquires these great old items, I would never dream of asking. To do so would be rather like a fisherman asking another fisherman to share his best-kept secret fishing hole.

No matter if I do not know where all the great antiques and unusual items come from when I visit the Glass Knob. It is enough to know the shop will have something new and one-of-a-kind with every visit. (It seems like new items show up often, so check back for fresh finds.)

If you love old items, from patio furniture, statues, china, prints and linens to name but a few of the many items in the shop, head to the Glass Knob for a really great second-hand shop treat.

I decided, after leaving the shop, to take one of my favorite drives “around the lake” as my kids used to call the trip from Meredith to Center Harbor/Moultonboro and on through Melvin Village/Tuftonboro to Wolfeboro and finally completing the trip through Alton/Alton Bay.

I had gotten as far as Melvin Village when I just had to stop at GeezLouise! Eclectic Home Décor. The shop is located at 448 Governor Wentworth Highway/Rt. 109 in the little The sign that tells shoppers you have arrived at GeezLouise!

• Day TrippingContinued on page 7

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of times and was thrilled to see it was open on this particular Saturday. Patio furniture and gardening items – some newer and many old and funky – spilled from the shop’s porch into the parking lot. The word “eclectic” really does define the shop, where shoppers are likely to find vintage to older antiques to gently used newer wares.

I started my shopping adventure in the little gardening shed next to the main shop. As always, things are fun and unusual at GeezLouise! The shed was full of great old items, and I spotted a white painted iron table with a glass top that would look great on my deck. Tables were set with retro china and I just had to smile at the bright color, the whimsy and the fun décor.

In the shop, proprietor Mindy Hemmelrick greeted me. She has an eye for offering great items for customers and I rarely come away empty-handed.

“The shop is a mix of old and new and from all periods,” Mindy told me. “We have everything from furniture to home décor.”

As we chatted at her checkout area, I spied a photo of bathing beauties in flapper bathing attire. “I just have to have that,” I told her after she pulled it out so I could get a better look.

It wasn’t an old item, but a fun reproduction that I loved on first glance. The price was reasonable and I walked away with a wonderful treasure that will look great on my office wall.

I browsed through the large room, where nooks and crannies offered up all sorts of fascinating items. Mindy has a knack for arranging things to look their most attractive.

One bureau top was the resting place for an ornate old mirror and a beautiful china container with a delicately painted top. An old miniature picture of a young lady and some vintage lace were placed strategically to add to the dressing table vignette display.

I fell in love with a large old tin that said simply Flour in gold letters and an old Satin Cigarettes advertising tin tray

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I reluctantly bid Mindy goodbye, promising to return soon. From Melvin Village, I headed to Wolfeboro, where I stopped to stroll around the downtown area to browse through the shops now open for the upcoming summer season.

As I made by trek around the lake, the earlier morning cloudiness had given way to bright sunshine and warmer temperatures. Sitting at the Wolfeboro dock area and watching the boats come and go while the sun shone down upon me was pure heaven. I closed my eyes to let the sun warm my face and had to smile when I heard, “Hi there! How’ve you been all winter?” and knew it was Hotdog Bob at his hotdog cart just a few feet away, greeting a customer he has not seen since last fall. (Bob and his charming little hotdog cart are staples in the downtown Wolfeboro area every year and many people don’t consider a trip to the town complete without stopping for a hotdog and a chat with ever-friendly Bob.)

My head was full of my morning adventures. From cider doughnuts to the unusual at Glass Knob Antiques to my new bathing beauty flapper-era picture at GeezLouise!, it was a morning of junking and sampling great food.

Although my parents passed some years ago, I liked to think they might be looking down from on high, well pleased that they had passed their love of all things rusty and dusty and historical to me.

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The nation’s first Memorial Day was celebrated on May 1, 1865 when Wolfeboro native Mary Cotton Redpath rode in a lead carriage with Charleston’s ranking Union General Logan into Hampton Park, the site of a Union Prisoner of War Camp. Behind them marched an estimated 10,000 freed blacks that decorated the graves of soldiers who died in captivity.

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the story of Memorial Day and Mrs. Redpath on Fri., May 29, at 9:30 am. At a public celebration at the Sentinel marker at Wolfeboro’s Pickering Corner and Cate Park, Mary Cotton Redpath (played by sixth grader Catherine Ling) will tell her story and is joined by Cornerstone Christian Academy students who will remind listeners of the impact of the atrocities of war. Of special note is a recitation of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

After the lesson about the first Memorial Day, students and guests will march down the hill to Cate Park where students will share Wolfeboro-area Civil War stories from a wide variety of perspectives.

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Have you ever dreamed of making your own boat but didn’t know how? If so, the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s popular Boat Building Program is perfect for you. This summer the Boat Museum is offering two sessions of intensive boat building classes geared for novices who want to make either a canoe, kayak or Bevin’s Skiff.

Thanks to grants from a number of donors, scholarships are available for students in the Youth Program and families with children who participate in the Adult/Family Program. The scholarships are for youth or families who might not otherwise be able to participate due to financial considerations.

The deadline to sign up for Boat Building is June 1. After that date, prices will go up.

The boats, which Museum volunteers start for the students over the winter, are from kits. You have the choice of building a one-person canoe; one-person kayak (max 160 lbs.) or an 11 ft. six in. Bevin’s Skiff.

Costs vary, depending on the boat chosen. Current Boat Museum members get a discount. The Boat Building classes are a great value, because students create a boat at a low cost and learn about boats and boat building from experienced teachers.

Two summer sessions are available. Adult/Family Boat Building will be held from July 11 to 19. This session is open to adults or families with an adult and child team. Depending on the type

of boat selected, students might finish the boat before the July 19. The class runs daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The second session, Youth Boat Building, will be held from August 3 to 14. This session is open to girls and boys ages 12 and up. In this course, students can choose to build a canoe, kayak or Bevin’s Skiff. Scholarships to build the canoe are available for students with financial consideration. At the end of the session, a special picnic and launching will be held on Lake Wentworth. The class runs from

9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. In each class, students will learn the

safe use of hand tools and small power tools taught by expert instructors, with plenty of individual assistance by volunteers. All materials and tools are supplied. (You don’t have to be a woodworker!) Through hard work and the help of volunteers, students will create their own beautiful finished boat to take out on the lakes and rivers after the class finishes.

The program is looking for volunteers to assist boat builders.

Training is provided for volunteers who can contribute a few days up to a few weeks depending on volunteer schedules.

To receive a sign-up form or scholarship information in the mail, please call the Museum at 569-4554; applications also are available online at www.nhbm.org.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum is located at 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, two miles from downtown Wolfeboro in the former Allen “A” Resort dance hall/theater building.

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May 23-Oct. 12, Summer Exhibit, A Pilgrimage to Simplicity: Lake Wentworth Traditions and History, exhibit tracing the history of Lake Wentworth. 339 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm and Sun.12 noon-4 pm.

May 24, Live from the Lyceum, Erik Ray performance, 1 pm, Tamworth Lyceum, downtown Tamworth, 323-5120.

May 24, Hike for a Home, fundraiser hike, open to all, stop by the Love146 tent and make a donation to end child sex trafficking, Mount Major, Rt. 11, Alton. 5 am-5 pm; www.love146.org.

May 25-Sept. 7, A Blue Star Museum: Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Remick offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve. The Blue Star Museums effort is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. Remick Country Doctor Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth. 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 26, Bald Eagle Adventure Cruise, 3-4:30 pm, view bald eagles in their natural habitat from canopied pontoon boat. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.May 26, Discovering NE Stone Walls, Gilmanton Historical Society talk. Kevin Gardner will explain how and why NE came to have thousands of miles of stone walls and how they still define the landscape. During presentation Kevin will build a miniature table top wall, using small stones from a five gallon bucket. 7:30 pm, Old Town Hall on Rt. 140, Gilmanton Iron Works. Free, open to public.

May 27, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, 6:30-8 pm, Cook Library, Tamworth. George Plender, Bud Hadley, and Jimmy Driscoll talk baseball, sharing college, minor and major league experiences. George holds the NCAA record for a pitching streak of 60 1/3 scoreless innings. Bud’s father Bump Hadley pitched for the Yankees in the era of Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. Jimmy played minor and major league ball in the 1960s and 70s, including for the Oakland As and the Texas Rangers. 323-8510.May 27, Tom Plant and the American Dream, presentation by Dr. Barry H. Rodrigue, 6 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, free, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.May 27, Meet Eleanor Roosevelt, one-woman theatre piece performed by ElenaDodd offering a frank and often humorous look at the struggles and life of the former First Lady. 7 pm. Moultonboro Public Library, Rt. 25, Moultonboro. Open to the public. May 28, Cooking With Gretchen, class with Castle’s executive chef Gretchen Shortway, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 10:30 am-1:30 pm; pre-register: 476-5414, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 28, Dinner & Storytelling Gala with a variety of tellers, 6:30 pm, Corner House Inn, junction of Routes 109 and 113, Center Sandwich. Info: www.cornerhouseinn.com.

May 29, Music in the Pub with Jon Sarty, 6:30 pm, Corner House Inn, junction of Routes 109 and 113, Center Sandwich. www.cornerhouseinn.com.

May 29, Natural Adventure Series: Spring Birding, weekly bird ID program, explore various habitats. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. 7-10 am, $15 p/p, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.May 29, Interactions: Guest Artist Series Opening Reception, featuring Deidre Scherer and Corina (Scherer) Willette, 5-8 pm, mother and daughter exhibit on view through June 18, The Art Place, 9 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-6159, www.theartplace.biz.

May 29, Small Farmer’s Club for ages 2-6, Get to Know Pigs, farm fun for kids with hands-on activities, craft, game and story, 10-11 am. $5/child, parent must accompany child. Remick Country Doctor Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth. 323-7591. www.remickmuseum.org.

May 29, It’s a Mystery Book Discussion Group, Wolfeboro Public Library, book discussed will be The Gods of Gotham, 10:30 am, public welcome. Light refreshments served. 569-2428.

May 29, Memorial Day Celebration with Cornerstone Christian Academy, hear the story of Mary Cotton Redpath at 9:30 am at Pickering Corner/Cate Park, Wolfeboro. Recitation of Gettysburg Address, sharing of Wolfeboro-area Civil War stories and refreshments featuring Civil War-era inspired foods. Public welcome, free. www.cornerstoneca.net, 539-8636.

May 30, 9th Annual King Pine Tri & Duathlon, Purity Spring Resort. Race Day will feature events for the entire family. Rt. 153, Madison, NH, www.kingpinetri.com.

May 30, Historic Building Tour, Captain Enoch Remick House Tour, 11 am-noon. Part of Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, the stately house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its influence on the town of Tamworth, and for its significant architectural qualities. Highlights include 19th-century murals attributed to the American painter John Avery, the original medical office and medicine room used by two country doctors, plus a host of antique furnishings and exhibits showcasing New England architecture, foodways, medical history and textiles. Tour begins promptly. Included with $5 Museum admission; please check in at the Museum Center. 323-7591; Remick Country Doctor Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth. 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

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Trails open, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, interactive trail with live animal exhibits. Admission charge; 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Masonic Breakfast, First Sunday of each month, 7-11:30 am, 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro. Fresh fruit, omelets made to order, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cereal etc.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm., year-round, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth Village. With displays, Capt. Enoch Remick House, workshops, education programs, special events and hearthside dinners. Call 323-7591 or 800-686-6117.Third Thursday of May, June, July, August and Sept., Madison Historical Society meetings, Madison Historical Society Museum, located at Madison Corner. The Society is open 2-4 pm Tuesdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group. Meets every other Tuesday starting May 19 onward, 9:30 am-noon. Fiber artists and/or interested onlookers are welcome to join our Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more. Bring a project to work on, if desired. This group meets monthly on an every other Tuesday schedule at Remick Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include access to the Museum.) 323-7591.

Silver Lake Railroad, 55-minute, six mile round trip through gorgeous backwoods of Madison. Train rides by donation, depart Silver Lake Depot, Rt. 113 on Fridays at 5 and 6 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am, 1, 2 and 3 pm. Visit restored 1941 Stirling Diner, Depot Museum. Classic Car Cruise Friday Nights, 6-8 pm. Weather permitting. www.silverlakerailroad.com

May 30, Spring Farm Day, 10 am-3 pm, dance around the maypole, take farmhouse tour and horse drawn wagon rides, carding and spinning wool demos and more. Admission: $7; $4 ages 4-17. Milton Market is open to public 9:30 am-1:30 pm. NH Farm Museum, Milton, 652-7840, www.farmmuseum.org.May 31, Artistry of Hooked Rugs gallery reception, 5:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds Carriage House, Moultonboro, free, open to public, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 31, Capriccio! Piano and Clarinet Trio, Taylor Community, 3 pm, Woodside Building, 435 Union Ave., Laconia. Free and open to the public, www.taylorcommunity.org, 366-1400.

May 31, Farm Brunch, Moulton Farm, Meredith, 9 am-noon, reservations: 279-3915, www.moultonfarm.com.

May 31, Live from the Lyceum, Tom Bartlett performance, 1 pm, Tamworth Lyceum, downtown Tamworth, 323-5120.

May 31, Nature Crafts, 1-2 pm, Paradise Point Nature Center, 79 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, 744-3516, www.nhaudbon.org.

June 1, Book Binding: Coptic Stitch Bound Notebooks with Justin Martin, 5:30-8:30 pm, The Barn at Moody Mountain Farm, 100 Pork Hill Road, Wolfeboro. Call 539-6460. www.galacommunity.org.June 2, A Maine Boy Goes to War, lecture and book signing by author Paul Marshall, retired United Methodist minister who grew up in the woods of northern Maine. He served as a combat medic during WWII. Reverend Marshall’s book will be for sale at the lecture. Admission is $8 per person and free for Wright Museum members. Space is limited; RSVP to ensure sufficient seating for all attendees: 569-1212.

June 2, The Victorians: A Morbid Taste for Mourning, Linda Salatiello and Evelyn Auger explain Victorian funeral practices, 7 pm, free, open to public, Meredith Historical Society Museum, 45 Main St., Meredith. 279-1190.

June 3, Basic Bike Maintenance, instructor: Fill Enright, Kingswood Youth Center, Wolfeboro, 539-6460, by Global Awareness Local Action.

June 4, Annual High School Art Show, juried student artwork from schools throughout central NH. No charge. 5-6:30 pm. Little Church Theatre, Rt. 113, Holderness, 968-2250, www.littlechurchtheatre.com.

June 4, Winnipesaukee Beekeepers Assoc. Meeting, Tuftonboro Public Library, 6:30-8:30 pm, 569-4256.

June 4-6 & 13, Rummage Sale, Holderness Community Church, 923 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 6/4: 9 am-6 pm; 6/5 & 6/6: 9 am-2 pm; 6/13: 9 am-2 pm. Info: 968-7643.June 5, Author Tea and Talk, 11 am, best-selling author Sue Miller talks about her latest book, The Arsonist, Moultonboro Library, Moultonboro. Tickets: $20 includes book, tea and light refreshments. Presented by Bayswater Books, 253-8858.

June 5, Devonsquare concert, Anderson Hall, Great Waters Music Festival, Wolfeboro, 7:30 pm, tickets: 569-7710, www.greatwaters.org.

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Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel Music Jam, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, Tuftonboro Town House, 247 Middle Road, Route 109A, Tuftonboro. Musicians and listeners welcome. Free. Call 569-3861.

Arts Walk, last Friday of each month, 5-8 pm, self guided tour of galleries and arts locations in Wolfeboro, 569-2762, hosted by Governor Wentworth Arts Council, www.wolfeboroarts.org.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Rte. 3, Weirs Beach. Preserving and promoting history of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity with memorabilia, photos, maps, models of famous steamboats 1833-1939, posters and photos of grand hotels plus artifacts ranging from Indian arrowheads to Big Band posters. Also lectures and children’s corner. Call for hours: 366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Open for Art, Wednesdays, 6 pm, the Arts Collaborative Teaching Studio, 5 Winona Road, Meredith. Info: www.theartscollaborative.net.

NH Music Festival Summer Season Concerts, July 7-Aug. 6, Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University, Plymouth. This summer’s theme: American Landscapes, celebrating American music and the great outdoors. Tickets: 535-2787, www.nhmf.org.

Open Mic/Jam Night, Thursdays, 7-11 pm, Hawg’s Pen Cafe, Farmington. All levels, styles, and genres welcome. Info: [email protected].

Live Jazz every Thursdays at 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia. Call 494-3334, pitmansfreightroom.com.

Creative Women’s Gathering, first Friday of the month, 7 pm, the Arts Collaborative Teaching Studio, 5 Winona Road, Meredith. Projects and themes change each month. Info: www.theartscollaborative.net.

Fiber Group, Fridays, 1:30-3:30 pm, Shepherd’s Hut Market, 637 Morrill Street, Gilford. Call 393-4696 or email [email protected].

Loon Cruises on Squam Lake, 3 pm, join Tiffany Grade, Squam Lake Project biologist and Squam Lake Natural Science Center captain for 90-min. Loon Cruise. Info: Loon Preservation Committee: 476-5666.

Open Mic every Friday at 7:30 pm, The Back Room at the Mill Fudge Factory, 2 Central St., Bristol, 744-0405, themillfudgefactory.com.

Loon Preservation Committee Summer Evening Nature Talks, Thursdays from July 9-Aug. 20, 7:30 pm, Loon Center, Moultonboro, free, 476-LOON, www.loon.org.

Live Blues every Friday night at 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia. Call 494-3334, pitmansfreightroom.com.

Jazz at Sunset, Thursday evenings from July 2-Sept. 3, 5:30 pm, $10 per person, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, info: 476-5414, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Wellness Wednesdays, July 8-Aug. 26, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, walk trails, yoga classes ($15 p/p per class), healthy lunches at Carriage House Restaurant. Info: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

River Otter Feeding, every Mon., Wed., and Fri beginning May 1 at 11:30 am. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. See two playful resident river otters enjoy their lunch, hear about otter biology and ecology. Pre register: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Explore Squam Cruise, daily 1-2:30 pm beginning May 16, explore Squam Lake, see wildlife aboard canopied pontoon boat, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. 968-7194, www.nhnature.org. Pre-registration required.

Acoustic Mondays, July 6-Sept. 7, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 7:30 pm, tickets in advance required: 476-5414, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Drop In Rug Hooking Group, learn the art of rug hooking or work on other fiber arts projects, led by master rug hooking artist Carol Dale, meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford. 10:30 am-12:30 pm, free, info.: 524-6042.

Summer/fall programs at Tamworth Historical Society; dates TBA; programs include: Bob Cottrell: Tamworth Barns Talk and Tour; Christine Hadsel Stage Theater Curtains of New England; England 250 Years Ago with Richard Posner; Annual Meeting with Recollections of Tamworth vets and their families. Visit www.tamworthhistoricalsociety.org for updates.Through March, 2016, Trail Clubs, Connecting People With the Mountains, historical exhibit, Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth. www.plymouth.edu/museum-of-the-white-mountains, 535-3210.

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Internationally known artist Deidre Scherer has two concurrent exhibitions in Wolfeboro: INTERACTIONS at The Art Place and THE ART OF LAST THINGS at the First Congregational Church.

Scherer’s thread-on-fabric work has been shown in over 200 exhibitions worldwide, including solos at The Baltimore Museum of Art; the Maltwood Art Museum, Victoria, BC; and the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY. For INTERACTIONS, Scherer has included works of torn and woven paper.

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Deidre says, “My daughter Corina’s intimate work influences what I do and how I think about my own work. She has taken a vast leap of faith to create her delicate art that fits naturally in the palm of her hand. Her courage and honesty inspire me to look anew, and to start again.”

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Once school is out for the summer, parents start scrambling to sign their kids up for all sorts of fun activities. There are many options out there whatever your child’s interests, but summer theatre is something every youngster can benefit from.

Maybe you have a child that loves the spotlight, or perhaps your child could use a boost of confidence to find their voice? Theatre camp teaches kids about teamwork, and how to work together on a stage production. Your kids are bound to come away from the experience with new friends and great memories. Here are some theatre camp options in the Lakes Region.

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith has a summer program for children ages 5 to 14, beginning in July. Camp 1 is for the youngest children, ages 5 to 8. Morning campers will collaborate with a teacher and each other to create their own productions using storytelling and improvisation.

Afternoon campers at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse will participate in beginner’s workshops in art, dance and music. Kids can sign up for morning or afternoon sessions, or participate in both. Each week features a theme and will end with a stage performance for friends and family.

Camp 2 is for ages 9 to 11, and will extend the work done in Camp 1. Morning students spend time creating and staging performances, while the afternoon offers intermediate level art, dance and music workshops. Again, parents can sign their children up for either morning or afternoon sessions, or both. Family and friends enjoy a themed performance at the end of each week.

The Upper Camp is for the older kids, ages 12 to 14. This is a two-week, full-day camp where kids will adapt and perform scripts related to each session’s theme. Activities will focus on vocal and physical acting, and how these areas can have a big impression on the audience.

Professional artists from the Playhouse will also share their knowledge with the campers in workshops held midway through each

session. Kids will have better script comprehension, and more time to rehearse the production that will be performed for friends and family on the last Friday of camp.

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse is located at 50 Reservoir Road in Meredith. For information about the camp schedule and weekly themes, or tuition cost for the program, visit www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org or call 279-0333.

The Kingswood Children’s Summer Theatre in Wolfeboro is entering its 45th season this summer with a production of Shrek the Musical Jr. The family-friendly musical comedy features an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, to succeed, Shrek must battle an even larger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.

Kids will meet at the Kingswood Arts Center beginning on June 25 for auditions and then on weekday mornings throughout July. Performances of Shrek the Musical Jr. will be held on July 24, 25 and 26.

If you would like your child to experience Kingswood Children’s Summer Theatre, but are unable to commit to the entire month of production and performances, you can sign up for a special one-week enrollment. For the week of July 6, children can take part in the acting, art, singing, and dancing for the show, and see what it’s like to be part of the ensemble.

For further information, call 630-7952 or visit www.wolfeboro-arts.org for updates.

Students in middle school and high school can sign up for the Young@Arts workshop at The Little Church Theater on Route 113 in Holderness. This summer workshop will familiarize teenagers with the language, stories, characters and ideas in one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Teens will go through a full-production process similar to a professional theatrical company. The actors will learn Shakespearean text, rehearsal techniques, character development and many other theatrical

Kids Get Creative at Summer Theatre Campskills. Once roles have been cast, students are required to attend daily scene rehearsals, a tech and dress rehearsal, and evening performances.

Auditions will be held on June 29. Workshop hours will be between 9 am and 5 pm on June 29 to July 2, July 6 to 10, and on July 13. Scenes will be rehearsed during workshop hours to accommodate student schedules; students need only be present for rehearsals of scenes in which they appear.

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July 14 from 6 to 10 pm, and dress rehearsals will be held on the evenings of July 15 and 16. Performances will take place at 7:30 pm on July 17 and 18.

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Summer Theatre Camp is a great way for your child to learn a new set of skills. Who knows? Your child might just catch the acting bug and become hooked!

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Meet Eleanor RooseveltThe Wright Museum will host

the one-woman play Meet Eleanor Roosevelt presented by Elena Dodd on Tues., May 26 at 7 pm; doors open at 6 pm. The program is the fourth session of the Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney 2015 Educational Programming.

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was a leader and a revolutionary who championed the powerless. Elena Dodd’s performance as Mrs. Roosevelt provides an intimate and informative depiction of the extraordinary life of an extraordinary woman. She gives a frank and often humorous look at the struggles and personal fulfillment of a shy young woman who changed herself into a strong voice for social

justice and universal human rights and who also witnessed the tumultuous events of her day.

Elena Dodd is an actress and writer with the Streetfeet Women of Boston, an organization she co-founded in 1975. Dodd has performed numerous roles in experimental groups in Boston. She graduated from Wellesley College and has an MA from Boston University.

Admission is free as part of the NH Humanities Council Humanities to Go Programs. Space is limited; RSVPs are encouraged to ensure sufficient seating for all lecture attendees. Call 569-1212 to reserve your seat today. Visit www.

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Capriccio! Piano and Clarinet Trio at Taylor Community The Taylor Community Music

Series Capriccio! sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire, is scheduled for Sun., May 31 at 3 pm in the Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, 435 Union Ave. in Laconia. The event is free and open to the public.

The concert offers Capriccio! with Nicholas Graham and Matthew Marsit on clarinet and Scott Smedinghoff, piano. The trio will treat the audience to music from Gerald Cohen, Leonard Bernstein and Felix Mendelssohn, among others. Ron and Nan Baker are

sponsors of the event.Graham made his national debut

in 2006 on From the Top! the NPR broadcast program showcasing America’s young, talented musicians. He was chosen from hundreds of musicians to perform at the first taping of the show’s 13-part television special. Recently, Graham won Grand Prizes in the 2014 and 2015 Culley Concerto Competitions at Dartmouth, and the 2012 LIU Post Concerto Competition in New York.

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staff of the Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts at Dartmouth College as Director of Bands. He has led ensembles and performed as a solo, chamber and orchestra musician throughout the U.S. In addition to his current work at Dartmouth, Marsit was recently named Artist in Residence in Winds and Music Director of the Williams College Wind Ensemble.

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Author to Appear for Tea & Talk Bayswater Books of Center Harbor

will kick off this season’s Tea and Talk series with bestselling author, Sue Miller, on Fri., June 5 at 11 am at the Moultonborough Library. Miller will discuss her newest book, The Arsonist. Tickets are $20, which includes the book price, tea, and light refreshments.

Known as one of the most widely celebrated chroniclers of family life, author Sue Miller highlights the struggles of family and community in The Arsonist. The Arsonist tells the story of Frankie Rowley, who, after coming back to her family home in NH after 15 years, finds the tranquility she expected is cut short when a mysterious arsonist burns house after house to

the ground. As this seemingly idyllic community becomes increasingly on edge, Frankie also has to deal with her father’s declining health - and begins a passionate affair with the editor of a local paper that will yield its own risks and revelations.

Bayswater Books is pleased to bring celebrated author Sue Miller to the Lakes Region for an intimate discussion of her new book and to share her life experiences as a writer. Space is limited and RSVPs are required. Reserve tickets in advance for Tea and Talk. Call 253-8858 to special order copies; Bayswater will have them signed for you. Visit

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Some people call them theater

curtains. Some people call them drapes. No matter what their name, the old curtains that once adorned area stages were works of art. Painted with vivid scenery, some of the curtains featured local hand-painted advertisements on the sides.

When the ornate old theaters eventually closed, the curtains came down and were destroyed or now and then, stashed away for safe keeping under the stage or in a storage room. There they sat, gathering dust, rolled up and waiting to be rediscovered. Luckily for the public, some of the curtains have been found, restored, and come to glorious life once again.

To see two beautiful old theater curtains up close, plan to stop by the Laconia Public Library on Main Street in Laconia to view a fascinating exhibit running until June 26. Titled Laconia’s Grand Opera Houses, the exhibit, coordinated and presented by the Laconia Historical and Museum Society, features the grand old theater curtains and a lot of information/memorabilia on local theaters as well.

At one time (the 1800s until about the mid 1900s), live theater entertainment of all kinds was very popular in the area. The community theaters presented everything from vaudeville shows to operas to graduations, weddings and other functions that necessitated large spaces and a stage.

Some of the Laconia-area theaters include the Folsom Opera House, Casino Auditorium, Lakeport Opera House and once the icon of downtown Laconia, the former Moulton Opera House. (The two grand drapes in the current exhibit once hung in the Moulton Opera House and Lakeport Opera House. One has been restored to its former splendor; the other will be restored in the future.)

The exhibit encompasses an upstairs space in the library; you cannot miss it if you take the stairs or the elevator to the upper floor where you will find the exhibit with the huge old theater curtains on display.

Take time to look at all the objects in

the glass cases and to read the posters and view the theater memorabilia. You will be transported back to the days when a trip to the local theater meant magical entertainment and musicals featuring artists from near and far.

Moulton’s Opera House was the jewel in the crown of Laconia; John Carroll Moulton, president of the Laconia National Bank, built it. According to information at the exhibit, the building was a huge brick structure containing the theater, and other businesses as well. O’Shea’s Department Store served the public from the building’s first and basement floors; at one time it was the largest department store in NH. The Opera House took up the second and third floors. What a bustling, magical place Moulton’s must have been in its heyday.

The restored grand drape in the current exhibit was painted in South Carolina, a copy of an original painting titled Morning on the Nile by artist John Antwerp. The painted curtain, created by artist Eugene Cramer, shows the pyramids and community of Jizeth (near Cairo) bustling with boats sailing and people working. The morning sun glows with orange splendor, casting light over the scene.

Morning on the Nile must have been a beautiful work of art under the theater lights and thrilled audiences who sat waiting for the show to begin.

There is a lot to see at the exhibit,

Grand Old Theater in Laconia

including a case full of photos of the old Gardens Theater and even a pair of opera glasses. The theater was in Laconia’s Pemaco building, constructed in the 1920s. It was a grand place and lavishly equipped with fine furniture and rugs. Dances and other entertainments were held in the

Gardens Theater. An old flyer from the heyday of the Gardens advertises that John Barrymore was playing in the movie The Beloved Rogue. At one time, the theater seated 700 people.

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In another case, old advertisements for a Friday evening, November 18, 1881 entertainment by the Mutual Baseball Club was offered at Laconia’s Folsom Hall. On the schedule for the event was a piano solo, cornet solo, declamation, readings and more, with the conclusion of the evening a grand promenade.

Folsom’s opened in 1863 after being constructed by A. G. Folsom and S. L. Leavitt. The building was large, with three stories on the street side and four stories on the other side with water views. The intent was for the building to house stores, offices and a large public hall on the top floor.

One of the most unusual displays in the exhibit is the old ticket booth from the Lakeport Opera House. Made of heavy wood, the booth sports a window and shows where the box office staff would once have sat when selling tickets to theater patrons.

The Lakeport Opera House was remembered fondly by many as a place for Saturday movies and plays of all sorts. It was built in 1882 and towered over the Lakeport Square area of Laconia. According to the Laconia Democrat, the first play came to the stage of the Opera House and was titled Foiled or a Struggle for Life and Liberty. Admission was just 25 cents.

At one time, a plethora of theater

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Entertainment options were many, thanks to the huge opera houses that seemed to keep springing up all over the city. The 1880s saw balls of all

sorts; the current exhibit features some of the old dance announcements such as the First Annual Ball by the Odd Fellows Amusement Association at the Folsom Opera House. The card states that a 13-piece orchestra would be playing and a Grand March would take place at 8:45 pm. The cost to attend was $1.00 per person; supper was served at the Hotel Wonolancet for an additional 50 cents.

Another charming piece of local history in the exhibit is a set of theater seats from the Gardens Theatre; the seats are wooden with ornate metal trim and are original.

Lots of old photos from the heyday of opera houses in the city as well as fun memorabilia complete the exhibit. If you love history or theater, this exhibit is a must-see. Admission is free and the exhibit is open during regular library hours.

For further information, call the Laconia Historical and Museum Society at 527-1278 or visit www.laconiahistorical.org.

• TheaterContinued from page 23

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This spring, for the first time, Phinneas and Phlox Phoebe migrated from North Carolina to Gilford, NH to nest and start a family. While searching for the perfect home, the birds took a short break on a broad maple tree on the edge of a neighborhood.

From their vantage point, they could see woods surrounding a lush green lawn. There were birdhouses and bird feeders hanging from the branches of a white birch tree at the side of a big yellow house. Not that Phoebes ate seeds or nested in houses. But the birdbaths and berry bushes certainly made this look like a bird friendly environment.

The moss they needed for their nest grew in abundance in the shade of the

trees near the stonewall. They would be able to harvest mud balls, necessary to hold the moss snuggly in place, from a shallow stream close by. But where would they build their lovely, cozy home? They spied the small deck and stairs off the back porch of the big yellow house. Perfect.

Phinneas and Phlox worked diligently over the next few days to build their nest. It wasn’t always easy because the humans who lived in the big yellow house were often in the yard and sometimes went under the porch for tools. But, at last it was complete.

All the while Phlox and Phinneas were preparing for their family, the humans in the big yellow house, Gran and Pops, were readying for a visit from their grandson. Nicholas would be arriving from North Carolina on July 1. Gran put fresh linen on the bed in the children’s room. She dressed

The PhoebesSetting Up and Nesting at A Summer Home

The Phoebe bird.it up with comfy, cushy pillows and filled the room with Nicholas’ beloved books.

Meanwhile, Pops got out the bocce balls for the front lawn and set up the badminton net in the back yard. Pops filled two super-blaster squirt guns with water. It was when Pops was stowing the water guns under the porch that he first got dive-bombed by a small grayish brown bird.

“Gran, we got tenants under the porch,” he called to his wife. Gran was thrilled. Earlier in the spring black cap chickadees had nested in the blue A-frame.

For the next few days Gran and Pops tried to identify the frisky little birds. Phinneas and Phlox were so busy flitting hither and yon that it was difficult to get a good look at them.

“I’ve got it,” Gran trilled, “They’re eastern phoebes! Listen to this.” And she began to read the field guide.

“This species appears remarkably big-headed, especially if it puffs up the small crest. Its plumage is gray-brown above. It has a white throat, dirty gray breast and buffish under-parts, which become whiter during the breeding season. It is migratory, wintering in the southernmost United States and Central America.

The nest is an open cup with a mud base and lined with moss and grass,

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While perched, Phoebes will often pump or wag their tails. The Eastern Phoebe’s call is a sharp chip, and the song, from which it gets its name, is fee-bee.”

Gran and Pops kept a watch on the two birds in the days before Nicholas arrived. The birds loved to perch on the badminton net or clothesline posts. “Chip,” one would say. “Chip,” the other would answer. “Fee b bee, fee b bee,” they would sing in duet from the trees.

Once Nicholas arrived, the activity in the quiet yard picked up. There were water gun fights, badminton games, treasure hunts with much running and shouting. Phinneas and Phlox became anxious.

Gran and Nicholas checked the nest daily. At first they saw nothing. Two days later they saw a bit of fuzz. One day three beaks rested on the rim of the nest. Phinneas and Phlox watched from nearby.

“Chip,” sang Phlox.“Chip,” replied Phinneas The birds began to relax with the boy

• The PheobesContinued on page 27

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Phlox preferred to cheer him on at badminton.

Two weeks flew by. Nicholas, Gran and Pops kept very busy. They went to the beach, they climbed in the treetops, they went kayaking at Clough Pond, they went boating on Lake Winnipesaukee with Cousin Lily and, the cousins climbed the maple tree for the annual photo.

But everyday when Nicholas, Gran and Pops returned to the big yellow house, they looked for Phinneas and Phlox and checked the nest.

All too soon it was time for Nicholas to fly home to North Carolina. On the night before he was to leave, Nicholas packed his DS, his IPod, his books, his art supplies, his Teddy bear, his blanket and his freshly-laundered clothes. He had one last thing to do and that was to say goodbye to Phinneas, Phlox and their feathered family.

In the dark of early morning, Nicholas and Gran left for the airport and watched the sun rise through the rear window of the car.

“My,” said Nicholas, “what a beautiful sight to start the day.”

Sadly Gran delivered her grandson to his parents, who had missed him like crazy.

Once back in Gilford and the big yellow house, Gran greeted Pops, then went to look in on the babies.

“Pops, they’re gone! Our children are gone!”

“Of course they’re gone. They’ve been gone for years.”

“Not those children; the birds have flown the nest. How could they leave on the day I was away?”

“Well, honey, you flew south; maybe they thought they were supposed to too.”

“Do you think they’ll come back next year?”

“Yup. Our birds always return home to roost.”

(Author’s note: In the summer of 2012, his parents gifted our grandson, Sawyer, to us for two weeks. Sawyer and I share a passion for picture books. Among the many activities we enjoyed during our time was writing and photo-illustrating a children’s story. This was a true collaboration; both of us wrote and both took pictures. In the end we had a 32-slide power point. This past winter, after mastering a travel book with photos and journal entries through Shutterfly, I revisited the Phoebe story and created a real picture book using the techniques. Sawyer loved it. The Phoebes is the story and some of the pictures.

Sawyer will be visiting this summer for two weeks. I can’t wait to see what we will write this year. And, a side note: Eastern Phoebes are quite loyal to their nests and will reuse them year after year. With a little spring-cleaning, an old nest can look like new.)

• The PheobesContinued from page 26

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For 30 years Devonsquare has brought their contemporary folk sound to audiences around the world. On Fri., June 5 at 7:30 pm, Great Waters Music Festival will present the folk-rock group at Anderson Hall in Wolfeboro.

The three talented singer songwriters from Maine and NH (Alana MacDonald, Tom Dean, Herb Ludwig) toured the US and Europe for many years as well as releasing five CDs. From the pubs and folk stages of the northeast, the singer-songwriter trio developed a devoted fan base that followed the musicians from coast to coast to hear their shimmering three-part harmonies and award-winning songs. Devonsquare was commonly referred to as the number-one vocal group on the contemporary-folk music circuit.

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From the folk clubs in the 1960s and 70s to the major label debut in 1988 on Atlantic Records, this group, known for their exceptional songwriting and stunning vocal harmonies, never stopped growing.

Sadly in 2005, founding member Herb Ludwig passed unexpectedly during a heart operation. His songwriting, beautiful tenor voice and soaring falsetto were an integral part of the heavenly Devonsquare vocal sound. After a number of years passed, remaining members Tom Dean and Alana MacDonald decided to perform again as Devonsquare, joined by longtime bass guitarist Teg Glendon and guitarist Robby Coffin. The June 5 Wolfeboro concert brings their unique and beautiful sound to the Lakes Region.

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Philip Brown Parsons’ work reminds us of why we love the Lakes Region. His retrospective exhibit, A Tribute to a New England Artist, will open the season at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery in Center Sandwich. An opening reception will be held Sat., June 13 from 5 to 7 pm. His son, Philip B. Parsons, Jr., will reminisce about his father’s life in a talk beginning at 6 pm.

The paintings done by Parsons in watercolor and oil, in pencil and ink, pastels, illustrations, and in drawings and prints show a gifted hand, a gentle stroke, a curious mind and a love of nature.

Parsons and his family have had deep roots in the Lakes Region for many years. In his portfolio, the roads and farmhouses are familiar. The birds, horses and dogs could be our own. Parsons’ hands were rarely idle as they drew and sketched on anything available. He was a master of pencil, ink and watercolor, often working on a paper bag or small bit of cardboard. Parsons was not one to draw every brick but there is texture, depth and detail in all his work.

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Respecting its history as a place of worship, a cross still sits atop the roof over the front door and stained glass windows filter the summer sunlight. Today, dynamic energy of a secular type can be felt as dramatic voices echo down the aisles during summer performances.

The Little Church Theater celebrates its 12th season this summer with three months of performing and visual arts, all open to the public.

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If you enjoy beautifully restored antique and classic wood boats, plan to stop by the Wolfeboro town docks on Sat., June 6 from 9 am to 3 pm for the 16th Annual New England Lyman Group boat show.

Organized and sponsored by the New England Lyman Group, the show is free and open to the public. All Lyman and other lapstrake-style boat owners are encouraged to participate, and there is no fee for participation and dock space.

The show is open to the public who are invited to walk out on the docks to visit and talk with the Lyman owners. Many of the boats have been in the same family for years and have been lovingly restored and maintained. All are welcome to participate in the nautical-themed raffle and silent auction. Merchandise with the Lyman

logo, the NELG club logo, and posters will be on sale.

The New England Lyman Group was founded in 1999 to gather information, have fun, to learn about wooden boats in general and the history of Lyman boats in particular. In addition, the group contributes annual scholarship funding to assist young students in the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s boat building program.

For further information and exhibiting your boat in the Lyman Show, contact Rick Filiau at 485-7355 or [email protected] or call Ben Lasher, Club President, at 781-351-9188. For information about the New England Lyman Group visit http://newenglandlymangroup.org.

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